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Lot 224
Funerary Cone, New Kingdom, 1550-1077 BC. A ceramic cone with the wide, flat end stamped with a series of hieroglyphs in several horizontal lines. Funerary cones were small cones made from clay that were used in ancient Egypt almost exclusively in the Theban Necropolis. The items were placed over the entrance of the chapel of a tomb. They first appear in the eleventh dynasty but a re generally undecorated. During the New Kingdom the cones were smaller in size and inscribed in hieroglyphs with the title and name of the tomb owner, often with a short prayer. Size: 12.5cm.
Lot 332
A buff pottery storage vessel of unusual squat disc shape with a short flaring mouth. Some small chips and general surface wear. Greek 4th century BC.Ex. Collection: Livingston Ludlow Biddle [USA, 1877 - 1959]. Acquired in 1903 while touring the Mediterranean on board Alcedo, at the time the largest private yacht in the world belonging to his uncle George Drexel. Biddle was descended from a wealthy Philadelphia banking family and devoted much of his time to the arts. His son helped create the National Endowment for the Arts [NEA]. The glamorous steam and sailing yacht Alcedo was built in Glasgow Scotland in 1895. She was 300 foot long and required 100 crew to operate. She was enlisted into the US Navy in 1917 and became the first American ship to be sunk by enemy action during World War 1 with the loss of 21 souls. Intact Size: 37mm x 59mm.
Lot 338
A pottery lekythos made in the Apulian, South Italian region. It is decorated with a white geometric net pattern. The body is decorated with a net-pattern of white crosshatching on a reserved ground. There is a wave-pattern around the shoulder. There are rays on the upper neck. The decoration is clearly inspired by vases of the Attic Bulas group of the end of the fifth and the first half of the fourth centuries. Bodies decorated with black net-patterns highlighted with white dots are extremely common, and even an occasional wave-pattern turns up which this example has. The lekythos was used for storing oils, such as olive oil. A small example like this could have stored perfumed oil or was left as a grave good. Complete and intact. Some surface loss on side. Ex. Private collection, Michael Green, Devon. 140mm.
Lot 340
A black glazed pottery kantharos wine cup with a wide body and two ring handles surmounted by horizontal thumb-spurs. Ex. Collection: Livingston Ludlow Biddle [USA, 1877-1959]. Acquired in 1903 while touring the Mediterranean on board Alcedo, at the time the largest private yacht in the world belonging to his uncle George Drexel. Biddle was descended from a wealthy Philadelphia banking family and devoted much of his time to the arts. His son helped create the National Endowment for the Arts [NEA]. The glamorous steam and sailing yacht Alcedo was built in Glasgow Scotland in 1895. She was 300 foot long and required 100 crew to operate. She was enlisted into the US Navy in 1917 and became the first American ship to be sunk by enemy action during World War 1 with the loss of 21 souls. 104mm.
Lot 530
Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II Temple Foundation Brick, 605-562 BC A baked clay rectangular brick with thirteen columns of cuneiform text mentioning the foundation of a temple by Nebuchadnezzar II. 19cm. Nebuchadnezzar II (from the Akkadian meaning "O god Nabu, preserve/defend my firstborn son") was king of Babylon from 605 BC to 562 BC, the longest and most powerful reign of any monarch in the Neo-Babylonian empire. Nebuchadnezzar was the eldest son and successor of Nabopolassar, an Assyrian official who rebelled and established himself as king of Babylon in 620 BC; the dynasty he established ruled until 539 BC, when the Neo-Babylonian Empire was conquered by Cyrus the Great. Nebuchadnezzar is first mentioned in 607 BC, during the destruction of Babylon's arch-enemy Assyria, at which point he was already crown prince. In 605 BC he and his ally Cyaxares, ruler of the Medes and Persians, led an army against the Assyrians and Egyptians, who were then occupying Syria, and in the ensuing Battle of Carchemish Necho II was defeated and Syria and Phoenicia were brought under the control of Babylon. Size: Provenance: Ex. Swizterland Collection, acquired over the last decade on the art market.
Lot 1110
GLENLIVET 1943 GORDON & MACPHAIL PRIVATE COLLECTION AGED 70 YEARS Active. Ballindalloch, Banffshire. Distilled 14 January 1943, matured in first fill sherry hogshead no. 121, bottled 11 June 2013, bottle no.6 of 42. 70cl, 49.1% volume, in wooden presentation box, with certificate of authenticity, and small sample.
Lot 106
A superb part-reproduction WWI First World War Imperial German / Prussian uniform Pickelhaube helmet. Leather construction, with ornate brassware decoration. All original period WWI First World War fittings / decoration. Only the hat itself is a reproduction. Complete with spike and badge to front. Fantastic quality.
Lot 107
An original WWI First World War era (likely post-war) silk work panel with the lyrics to ' It's A Long Long Way To Tipperary '. Decorated with a marching scene, various medals and flags. Framed and glazed to a total size of: 48cm x 48cm. Along with a framed silk-work, made from Kensitas cigarette silks, depicting various regimental crests and figures from history. etc.
Lot 111
Two antique WWI First World War era rifle bayonets - both AF (minor faults). Comprising: a German ' Butcher ' sawback bayonet with ricasso marked for Waffenfabrik (missing quillon / crossguard) and a WWI likely Czech bayonet (no makers marks) with steel scabbard (AF - handle split). Longest measures approx; 49cm long.
Lot 115
An original WWI First World War campaign cutlery set / field officer's concealed knife and fork. Each utensil having wooden handles with brass rivets , collars, knife and fork all being made from stainless steel and each slotting into each other to conceal the utensil. The blade being engraved for Bonsa. Measures; 20.5cm
Lot 120
A superb original WWI First World War Imperial German / Prussian Pickelhaube uniform helmet. Leather construction, with brass spike and eagle to front with ' FR ' to centre. Complete with original liner. Also retains a rare c1914 canvas camouflage cover, with sewn ' R ' (likely for Reserve) to the front. The leather skirt of the helmet stamped with indistinct numbers. Condition generally very good for age, and in expected used condition. Very good example of this scarce WWI helmet. Rare.
Lot 13
A framed collection of 20x Scottish WWI First World War & WWII Second World War (and other) related military cap badges from various regiments and divisions. All mounted onto tartan. To include ' London Scottish Strike Sure ' ' The Royal Scots ' ' The Highlanders ' ' Scottish Rifles ,' ' The Cameronians ' and others. Frame Measures 43cm x 53cm.
Lot 135
A WWI First World War German infantry soldier's uniform belt, pouches and bayonet ensemble. Comprising of a WWI S98 rifle bayonet, with ricasso marked for ' Amberg ' and ' F. Herder & Sons, Solingen '. The bayonet is supplied within its original scabbard (total length: 50cm). The rest of the ensemble is made up of period WWI ammo pouches, and a period bread bag. All upon a believed period WWI belt, stamped to verso for 1914. A fascinating piece of WWI history.
Lot 156
A rare WWI First World War German infantry soldier's Gas Mask and carry tin. The filter stamped for ' Juli 18 ', so a late-issue mask. Complete, with both spider web eye lenses. Various markings to the inside of the mask, nearly all illegible - serial number ' 3276 '. Of rubberised canvas construction, with elasticated head straps. Within its original issue painted tin. Very rare WWI Gas Mask. Original carry straps to tin.
Lot 175
A scarce c1910 Rolex half hunter wrist watch. Decorative hands, with luminous dial and ' Rolex ' stamped to top. The half-hunter cover decorated with arabic numerals. The rear of the hinged case crudely inscribed ' 11846 Sgt W. Waters 4GG BEF ( British Expeditionary Force ). Interesting piece of WWI First World War history. Rare. Watch is not currently working.
Lot 198
A rare and fascinating original WWI First World War German / Bavarian ' Der Gute Kamerad - Ein Lern Und Lesebuch Dienstrunterricht Des Deutschen Infanteristen ' ( A Reading And Learning Book For the German Infantryman ). Published in Berlin 1915/16. Contains much information, on various topics of warfare from trench warfare, zeppelins, Morse code, ammunition, targeting, use of bayonets etc. Many with illustrations. The front and rear personal detail panels remain unfilled. A scarce publication.
Lot 199
A fascinating collection of rare early 20th century magic lantern glass slides. All military / WWI First World War related views of soldiers, trenches, aircraft and other related views. Each slide neatly annotated to margin. All housed within a wooden case, also fully annotated to the lid with which slides depict which view. Views include ' French Machine Gun Instruction Class ', ' French 280mm gun at work, shell being hoisted into position,' ' Funeral Of Lord Roberts ', ' Siege Forts After Bombardment ,' ' Five dead Germans ', ' British Infantry getting through wire entanglements ', ' French soldiers attending a wounded comrade ,' ' First Aid By A French Surgeon ,' ' Execution of a German spy in France ,' ' A Highlander wearing his anti-gas mask ', and many others. Incredibly fascinating collection of images.
Lot 20
A rare and fascinating collection of three WWI First World War medal groups, all presumed to be that of a father and his two sons. Comprising; WWI medal pair (Victory Medal and War Medal) belonging to a ' G. M. Whitaker ' (Father) - possibly of the RAMC. Along with his French ' Military Health Service Honor Medal ' in its original named box ' Mlle G. Whitaker ' 1917 and his French Gratitude Medal (unboxed). Some effects (RAMC badge, pre-war Nursing Badge etc) WWI medal trio belonging to a 2931 Pte H. T. Whitaker of the South Staffordshire Regiment ( ' S Staff R '). Comprising War Medal, Victory Medal and 14-15 Star. All on bar. WWI medal trio group belonging to a 2928 Pte T. R. Whitaker also of the South Staffordshire Regiment. Comprising War medal, Victory medal and 14-15 Star. All on bar. Along with his ID / dog tags. The collection also includes some ' S Stafford ' uniform badges, cap badges and ' On War Service ' badges etc. A rare and interesting group of medals. NOTE: Consigned from a deceased estate - nothing is known of the history of the recipients.
Lot 203
An original WWI First World War German Iron Cross (2nd class) medal, along with the original letter to the recipient - appearing to be a soldier in the Garde-Grenadier Rgmt No. 5. Along with a real photographic postcard of the recipient, wearing the Iron Cross medal. Interesting collection, seldom seen.
Lot 208
A scarce pre-WWI First World War era Prussian / Kaiserreich / Austro-Hungarian propaganda drinking glass. Pressed glass form, with the motto ' Einigkeit Macht Stark ' ( Unity Makes Strength ) to the top. The central column depicts two soldiers meeting and shaking hands. The glass in very good condition - some minor flea biting, but no major damage - and measures approx; 9cm tall.
Lot 210
An original WWI First World War German soldier's uniform Tornister ( back pack ). The rear leather strapping stamped for ' Industriegruppe 5, Stuttgart 1917 ' and the name of the soldier ' Dachmann ' impressed alongside. Various leather straps and fittings present. The Tornister still retains its original inner tent-peg bag (stamped to the flap ' 1918 ' and the bag still contains two tent poles and four tent pegs. A scarce example.
Lot 22
An incredibly rare WWI First World War silver plated Imperial German plaque commemorating Franz Stabbert - Kapitanleutnant of Zeppelin LZ93 (L44) after it's crash in France, 1917. The plaque with makers marks to verso for ' J. Godet & Sohn ' measures 23cm x 16cm, and features an Imperial German Zeppelin badge to the top, and reads ' Franz Stabbert - Kommandant L44 = Fur Herausragende Leistungen Im Luftkreig - DELAG - Friedrichshafen - 1917 '. (For Outstanding Performance In The Air). The border features an Imperial Cross to each corner. Within it's original presentation case. Incredibly rare and interesting piece of history. Note: 'L44' denotes the 'tactical numbering system' of early Zeppelins, it's production number was LZ93. Kapitänleutnant Franz Stabbert was a Kapitänleutnant of the German Kaiserliche Marine. Stabbert was in command of LZ 93 when he took off from Tønder in the night of 19 October 1917 to participate in a so-called silent raid over England with 10 other airships. After completing its mission the LZ 93 set course for Tønder to head home on the morning of 20 October 1917. The ship however came in trouble over France near Chenevières as it was passing a storm. The ship climbed to a height of 6 km in an attempt to outflee the storm, but suddenly the ship was hit by anti aircraft fire from the French army-artillery 174th section of Chenevières and Saint-Clément southeast of Luneville in the department of Meurthe-et-Moselle and the region Lorraine. After being hit, the ship caught fire and ultimately the hydrogen filled gas cells exploded before plunging nearly completely vertical to the untouched French soil below. The LZ 93 was photographed during its fall to Earth and the pictures were published in the weekly Le Miroir on 4 November 1917. All crew onboard the airship perished in the disaster and the body of commander Stabbert can be seen next to his ship on the picture taken from the wreck. It is believed that the crew died when they were crushed by the zeppelin when it smashed into the ground, suggesting that the crew was fully aware of their 6 km long descent. The crew were all buried in the city of Gerbéviller. Four other zeppelins who had accompanied LZ 93 on its raid were also shot down above France.
Lot 220
A superb vintage WWII Second World War era home ' First Aid Case '. The First Aid Kit appears complete (unchecked) and unused - with all items still sealed / unused. Includes the original inner ' Home First Aid Case ' instructions and detail cards. Issued by Shoreditch Borough Council during the War to civilian homes. Rare in this condition.
Lot 221
A collection of WWI First World War & WWII Second World War medals, comprising: a WWI War Medal for 1028 Gunner L. Jones of the Royal Artillery, another for 1843 Pte J. Sullivan of the Welsh Regiment (with ribbon), a ' For Loyal Service ' King's Badge and a WWII Second World War ' War Medal ' with ribbon. All unrelated.
Lot 228
An early 20th century Naval officer's peaked cap. Label to interior reads ' D.33 First Officer Rogers, 7 '. D.33 is presumed to relate to the ship on which Officer Rogers served (possibly either HMS Vimey or HMAS Canberra). With original off-set badge (depicting an anchor and castle motif). A rare and interesting cap.
Lot 234
A fascinating collection of personal effects relating to WWI First World War soldier ' Q. S. Greene '. Comprising of: his gold hallmarked topped swagger stick / walking cane (hallmarked for Richard Hedley Whittaker of London, c1916 and monogrammed ' QSG ' (92cm long), his monocular spotting lens by Carl Zeiss and a trench art brass shell engraved for ' Ypres 1916 '. Also included is a rare ' Tower Of London ' British Legion ceramic poppy on metal pole, purchased by the family to remember Q. S. Greene. The poppy measures approx; 49cm long in total. All consigned direct from the family, who have supplied this background information: Q.S Greene, an American, was a keen sailor and, at the outbreak of WW1, he tried to join the Royal Navy, but they were not recruiting. He was eventually commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 15th March 1915 and joined the 4th Battalion of the Coldstream Guards in April 1915. He was posted to France as a Lieutenant in August 1915, He was wounded twice and is mentioned in CP Blacker’s WW1 book called “Have you forgotten yet”? He married an English girl whilst recovering from his wounds and his son was born 2 months after he had been killed as an Acting Captain at Arras on 29 March 1918
Lot 242
A collection of assorted period badges and medals. All eras. To include; WWI First World War Victory medal for 12260 Pte C. Type South Wales Borderers, a WWII Maginot Line French brass badge, a 1910-1935 Silver Jubilee Medal (boxed), a silver hallmarked High Jump medal, a Sixty Years Reign commemorative Queen Victoria medal, Girls Brigade medal and others. Interesting collection, all presumed to be unrelated.
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