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Click here to subscribeA 2ND LIFE GUARDS OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD BY PROSSER, 83.5cm blade finely etched with a crowned flaming grenade over regimental devices, laurel wreaths and a maker's panel to either side, regulation four-bar brass hilt decorated with scrolling foliage and flaming grenades, wire bound fishskin grip, some losses, contained in its steel scabbard with single suspension ring.
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, 80cm flattened diamond section blade with short central fuller, regulation copper hilt with boat shell guard, D-shaped knuckle bow, ovoid pommel, ribbed wooden grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Guard loose. While all the characteristics of this pattern of sword are present, there is a possibility that this is in fact a general officer's sword of the same period.
AN ORIENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURE OF A FEMALE IN FLOWING ROBES, probably Guanyin, with fish basket, blue and white decoration, unmarked, chipped to basket, tail of fish and chipped toes, unmarked, approximate height 45cm (condition: chipped to basket, tail of fish and chipped toes, hairline to face, chipped to head dress near ear, glazed crazed
A white metal (stamped plat), blue zircon and diamond set dress ring, size L/M and an 18ct and plat, aquamarine and diamond set ring, size L, gross 8.1 grams.CONDITION: Typical waer around the facet edges of the zircon and minor scratches to the shank. Some waer to the settings of the aquamarine ring. Two of the tiny diamonds each have a tiny nick.
Two early 20th century yellow metal, amethyst and seed pearl set dress rings, including a 9ct heart shaped, sizes H & J, gross 10.3 grams.CONDITION: Oval ring has a small crack to the shank where it joins the ring head and there is small areas of solder on either side of the ring head where the shank joins.
A white metal (stamped plat) and marquise diamond set dress ring with baguette cut diamond set shoulders, size P, gross 3.3 grams, the central stone weighing approx. 0.45-0.50ct, with an estimated colour and clarity of H/I and I3.CONDITION: There are two tiny nicks to the edge of one of the crown facets on the central stone. No depth measurement available as the there is gold solder to the shank directly below the culet.
NINE CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURINES together with a pair of Capodimonte porcelain figural candlesticks and a pair of porcelain figural bowls of giant clamshell form (13) Condition: the cherub with twin bowls has chip to one bowl, restoration to the base of the cherub; Jester and maiden dancing has wear to the glaze decoration in several areas on the jester and the gilding to the base on the hair; clamshell bowls with rim chips and gilding wear, chip to one toe; the pair of musical cherubs has minor wear to the gilding; chip to the finger on the singing girl; one wing missing on the pipe player; small Capodimonte girl has extensive damage to the dress; the pair of Capodimonte candlesticks one damaged and restored at the top, the other with damage to the fingers and again stuck back down at the top
A RUDOLSTAET CONTINENTAL PORCELAIN FIGURAL GROUP depicting three ballerinas, 22cm wide x 26.5cm high; a further continental porcelain figurine of a seated dancer, 15cm wide x 26cm high (2) Condition: the Rudolstaet group with chips and losses to the dresses, one little finger missing and two chips to the flower in the same hand, three encrusted flowers on the base with chips; the seated figurine with restoration to one leg at the ankle, chips and losses to the dress
A collection of Victorian and later gold, gem and paste set jewellery, comprising a collection of five single pendent earrings, including A Victorian gold, red enamelled and diamond-set earring designed as a serpent; a blue enamelled and diamond-set earring and a green stone-set example; a 15ct gold dress stud; another part dress stud; a seed pearl-set crescent brooch (with damages); various amethyst-set links (detached) and various hardstone links (qty).
A collection Victorian and later gem-set jewellery, comprising: a green garnet and seed pearl-set stick pin; four further various stick pins; a pair of 15ct gold, amethyst, green garnet and seed pearl pendent earrings, with screw thread fittings(deficient three stones); a yellow precious metal, diamond and onyx set mourning ring; a diamond-set bar brooch (deficient central stone: a 9ct white gold cultured pearl set dress stud and a bloodstone set example (11).
A collection of six 9ct gold and gem-set dress rings; comprising, a three stone amethyst and diamond set dress ring, set with circular-cut amethysts, ring size Q; two further amethyst-set rings; a turquoise and seed pearls-set ring of cluster design; an opal and diamond cluster ring and blue stone cluster ring, 19.7g gross combined (6).
A collection of five 9ct gold and gem-set dress rings; comprising an emerald and diamond ring of cross over cluster design; dress ring of knot design, both ring size R; a tri-gold trinity band ring, ring size K; a three stone coral and seed pearl dress ring, ring size Q and a pearl set dress ring, 13.8g gross combined (5).
Original vintage advertising poster for Bi-Borax Oriental - Nettoie Purifie Assainit / Cleans Purifies Cleanses - Great artwork features a lady in a traditional yellow dress with a red bow, holding the product with ferns in the background Borax, also known as sodium borate is a common ingredient in cleaning products. Good condition, folds, restored paper loss, restored tear, backed on linen. Country of issue: France, designer: J L Verley, size (cm): 86x63.5, year of printing: 1905
Original vintage advertising poster for Mazawattee Tea - The most delicious tea in the world featuring a great illustration of a red haired lady in a white dress drinking tea on a bench next to a tree. A small dog with a blue collar stands on its hind legs and begs. The Mazawattee Tea Company, founded in 1887 by the Densham family, was one of the most important and most advertised tea firms in Britain during the late 19th century. Printed by Stafford and Co in Netherfield. Excellent condition, folds, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 101x76, year of printing: 1920s
Original vintage advertising poster for Persil Fur Alle Wasche / For all washing - Great artwork features a lady in a white summer dress and a red parasol umbrella walking down a country path. Bold white lettering in a blue border. Very good condition, light staining, 2 sheets, backed on linen. Country of issue: Germany, designer: Werner Von Heudflass, size (cm): 121x83, year of printing: 1932
Original vintage poster advertising KLM featuring a fun design by by Paul C. Erkelens (b.1912) depicting two smiling pilots flying a traditional wooden clog as a plane marked KLM with the airline logo on the front and white wings on the sides, a stewardess offering drinks to the passengers who are wearing different national dress to show the services that KLM provides around the world, and the text running in dark blue letters diagonally below against the shaded blue sky background. KLM (Koninklijke Luchtvaart Maatschappij / Royal Dutch Airlines; since 1919) is the flag carrier of the Netherlands. Printed in Holland by Kuhn en Zoon Rotterdam. Good condition, repaired tears, small paper losses, staining, creasing. Country of issue: Holland, designer: Paul Erkelens, size (cm): 100x62, year of printing: 1947
Original vintage advertising poster for Lido on the Champs Elysees Paris - Le Plus Celebre Cabaret du Monde / The Most Famous Nightclub in the World - Great artwork depicts a lady in a flamboyant feathered hat and dress - a white gloved hand is covering her up with a black top hat. Good condition, folds, printing error, backed on linen. Country of issue: France, designer: Pierre Laurent Brenot (1913-1998), size (cm): 57x42, year of printing: 1950s
Original vintage drink advertising poster for Smirnoff, the renowned vodka brand founded in Moscow. Smirnoff uses a humorous advertising slogan here - "They think we're just good friends... but we've discovered Smirnoff." The photograph features a smiling man and woman sitting on a bench by the seafront. The man is wearing white flared trousers, sunglasses and sat in a relaxed position with hands in pockets. The woman is wearing a patterned green dress, yellow heels and shyly covering her smile. These original vintage Smirnoff advertising posters are part of the 1970s The Effect is Shattering campaign by the London-based Young and Rubican agency, which aimed to promote the vodka as a way to achieve glamour and excitement as an escape from the humdrum of daily life. Very good condition, light scuffs (mainly on bottom edge). Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 46.5x41, year of printing: 1970s
Original vintage drink advertising poster for Smirnoff, the renowned vodka brand founded in Moscow. Smirnoff uses a humorous advertising slogan here - "I've crossed a few bridges since I discovered Smirnoff." The photograph features a lady wearing a silk lace night dress, looking at the viewer against a backdrop of a interior with dark purple curtains and decorative ostrich feathers. These original vintage Smirnoff advertising posters are part of the 1970s The Effect is Shattering campaign by the London-based Young and Rubican agency, which aimed to promote the vodka as a way to achieve glamour and excitement as an escape from the humdrum of daily life. Very good condition, light scuffs (mainly on bottom and top edges). Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 46.5x41, year of printing: 1970s
Original vintage drink advertising poster for Smirnoff, the renowned vodka brand founded in Moscow. Smirnoff uses a humorous advertising slogan here - "I was the mainstay of the public library until I discovered Smirnoff." The photograph features the side view of a lady sat on a windsor style armchair in a barn with straw on the ground. She wears a laced decorated lilac purple dress and resting her stretched legs, wearing laced leather boots. These original vintage Smirnoff advertising posters are part of the 1970s The Effect is Shattering campaign by the London-based Young and Rubican agency, which aimed to promote the vodka as a way to achieve glamour and excitement as an escape from the humdrum of daily life. Very good condition, light scuffs (mainly on bottom edge). Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 46.5x41, year of printing: 1970s
Original vintage drink advertising poster for Smirnoff, the renowned vodka brand founded in Moscow. Smirnoff uses a humorous advertising slogan here - "Rumour has it she's discovered Smirnoff." The photograph features a blonde lady suspiciously entering a doorway, wearing a white and olive spotted dress and holding a floral patterned purse, turning against her back and looking at the viewer. These original vintage Smirnoff advertising posters are part of the 1970s The Effect is Shattering campaign by the London-based Young and Rubican agency, which aimed to promote the vodka as a way to achieve glamour and excitement as an escape from the humdrum of daily life. Very good condition, light scuffs (mainly on bottom edge). Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 46.5x41, year of printing: 1970s
Original vintage cabaret show poster featuring a fantastic design by the notable graphic artist Rene Gruau (Renato de Zavagli; 1909-2004) to promote Bonjour la Nuit / Hello Night at the famous nightclub Lido on the Champs Elysees Paris for the club's 25th anniversary in 1971, created by Pierre Louis-Guerin and Rene Fraday and directed by Bob Turk with costumes by Folco. Colourful and flamboyant burlesque image of scantily dressed smiling Bluebell Girls dancing in their flowing white feather costumes and sparkly jewellery with gentlemen in top hats as black silhouettes behind them against a dark blue background, the text over the white dress in stylised blue and black letters below. Le Lido opened in 1946; the Irish dancer "Miss Bluebell" Margaret Leibovici (nee Kelly; 1910-2004) founded the renowned Bluebell Girls dance troupe who performed at the Paris Lido from 1947. Excellent condition. Country of issue: France, designer: Rene Gruau, size (cm): 58x38, year of printing: 1970
Original vintage travel advertising poster promoting tourism in Georgia to the ancient port city and resort of Batumi with the Soviet State travel agency Intourist featuring a scenic image of a young lady in a light overall dress and straw hat holding a large basket of freshly picked fruit from a tree framing the top of the poster in front of people enjoying the view from the green grass hill in the foreground towards the Black Sea and the historic waterfront city and Old Town of Batumi behind red flags on a mast, a car and bus driving along the road by the palm trees and a ship visible on the blue water, the bold lettering above and below with the Intourist logo. Artwork by the notable Russian graphic designer Maria Nesterova (Nesterova-Berzina; 1897-1965) who worked on travel posters for Intourist, including a series of iconic Visit the Resorts of the USSR posters. Batumi is now the capital of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara in Georgia. Many prominent artists were commissioned to design the advertising posters for Intourist (created in 1929), which were sent to and displayed in tourist offices and embassies all over the world. Fair condition, tears, staining, creasing, pinholes, small paper losses. Country of issue: Russia, designer: M. Nesterova-Berzina, size (cm): 100x63, year of printing: 1930s
Original vintage travel poster for Brussels General World Exhibition that took place between May and November 1935. Colourful design depicting a parade a people in traditional and national dress from the different countries around the world, some holding flags, banners and culturally significant objects. 30 nations 450 palaces and pavilions. Good condition. creasing, light staining. Country of issue: Belgium, designer: JVD Bergh, size (cm): 102x62, year of printing: 1935
Original vintage travel advertising poster for India, captioned 'Colourful costume'. The image features a colourful illustration showing an Indian lady in a traditional dress with a decorative beaded headscarf and a large nose ring, set against a grey background with a black banner below and the text in yellow and white: Colourful Costume India. Produced by the Directorate of Advertising & Visual Publicity, Ministry of I & B for the Department of Tourism, Government of India, New Dehli. Printed by Mew Jack Printing Works Private Ltd, Bombay. Poor condition, creases, tears on margin, top left hole and corner missing. Country of issue: India, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 101x63, year of printing: 1959
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