19th century American scrimshaw powder flask decorated with on one side a three masted ship in full sail, an eye and an eagle above a shield and motto "dont give up the ship" ( said to have been the dying command of James Lawrence in 1813 aboard the USS Chesapeake. After Lawrence's death was reported to his friend and fellow officer Oliver Hazard Perry, he ordered a large blue battle ensign, stitched with the phrase "Dont Give Up The Ship" in bold white letters.) The reverse with two winged mermaids, a diamond shaped inlaid panel of mother of pearl and Liberty seated holding a trident in her left hand. 15 cm
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A group of Japanese porcelains, late 19th/20th century, comprising; a small Imari koro and cover; an Imari plate; a modern Fukagawa square dish; a plate painted with birds; a celadon- ground flask and vase; a small studio pottery brown glazed vase; also a Chinese cloisonne small dish decorated with a dragon.
"A small Collection of Roman and Egyptian Antiquities including Ancient Egyptian Beads (made up into a necklace and earrings), Ushabti Figures and a green paste Scarab (badly damaged), Roman glass Tear Flask, small Greco Roman Terracotta Female Bust (broken from larger object) and an Ivory Figure of a bearded warrior on horseback, ethnic wooden Figure on horseback, Eskimo Figural Bowl, turquoise glaze stem Bowl, A/F, three small terra cotta Items, etc"
An interesting WWI presentation silver vesta box holder, engraved “Pay. Lieut J.A.R. Reid R.N.R from C.J.C.L. 12th Submarine Flotilla, Grand Fleet Sept 1916 to March 1919”, maker’s mark Mackay & Chisholm, HM Edinburgh 1918, with original box of matches; and a small Eastern silver butt shaped priming flask engraved with simple scrolled panels, 4”, GC.
2 earthenware photo tiles: “Portrait of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig Modelled by Geo Cartlidge after photograph by Elliot & Fry Ltd” one sepia, framed, the other black & white, unframed, tiles 9” x6”; a Dewar’s Whisky brown china flask with Britannia ruling the waves, by Doulton “No 181”, reg no for 1920; a Boer War green lustre portrait plate Baden-Powell, and ribbon plate Roberts; a “Peace Day/ Sale/ July 19th 1919” beaker by Doulton; 7 other items. GC -13
A QUANTITY OF CONCORD RELATED MEMORABILIA to include a Limited Edition print from the original painting by Anthony Hansard, signed in pencil in the margin by Captain Jock Lowe and Anthony Hansard Numbered 1900/1950 together with pamphlets, menus, note paper, document wallets, certificates of flight, a propelling pencil, playing cards, a spirit flask, alarm clock, a paperweight and toiletries bag etc.
A G. Keller Paris, cased picnic set, circa 1920, the leather case enclosing a fitted, suede lined interior containing a large silver plated, double spirit flask, the bayonet tops engraved 'S' and 'H', 24cm high and a small container with screw top, all within lift-out tray, the layer beneath containing three silver plated sandwich tins, each stamped 'G.Keller Paris' 14.5cm wide
An early Victorian silver pocket hip flask, having an engraved armorial within finely engraved surround of scroll acanthus leaves and flower heads, 2.3oz, maker Nathaniel Mills of Birmingham, 1849, 8cm Condition Report / Extra Information Marks good Cap good Engraving good and crisp Minimal handling wear Small number of very minor surface dents, barely visible Otherwise no apparent faults
SELECTION OF GLEN MORAY MINIATURES 9 bottles. A selection of Glen Moray Miniatures, including: Glen Moray 1971 (43%, boxed); Glen Moray 12 year old; Glen Moray 10 year old (70 proof); Glen Moray 10 year old (70 proof, flask shape); Glen Moray 12 year old; Glen Moray 12 year old wine finish; Glen Moray 16 year old wine finish; Glen Moray Chardonnay finish; Glen Moray 15 year old (43%). All 5cl & 40% abv unless otherwise stated. See image for fill levels & condition.
18 bore Percussion single sporting gun by Manton, 24,1/2 ins part octagonal half stocked barrel inscribed Manton London, in gold, (no ramrod), steel lock indistinctly inscribed Manton, steel scroll furniture with pineapple finial, steel butt plate in oak gun case, fitted interior with Dixon coppper and brass powder flask, spring vice, wad stamp, nipple key, oil bottle, ebony three piece cleaning rods, mops, etc.
12 bore Percussion double sporting gun by H Hart, 29 ins damascus half stocked barrels, rib (a/f) with gold line inlay, indistinctly inscribed H Hart Maker Birmingham London Registered 58-347, platinum breech plugs (nipple a/f), brass mounted ramrod with worm, scroll engraved steel lock and furniture with pineapple finial and forend , steel butt plate, in fitted oak case with spring vice, nipple key, oil bottle and powder flask (a/f), Joyce percussion caps and H Holland trade label
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