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Click here to subscribeA Tower flintlock pistol, circa 1850, with circular steel barrel, 23cm, lockplate engraved 'TOWER GR' with lion and crown cypher,39cm overall, and a 19th century revolver, length 25cm (a.f). (2) Condition Report Flintlock - Main spring broken and lock not functioning, missing screw to lockplate otherwise with general wear. Revolver - hammer lifts but is cylinder is jammed and will not rotate, in poor condition.
A George III small giltmetal-mounted ebonised bracket timepiece with pull-quarter repeat By John Ellicott, London, circa 1760The inverted bell-top case with brass carrying handle above a moulded pediment, the glazed front door with arched panel, the back door similar, flanked to each side with two glazed panels, on plinth base and block feet; the 5in. arched brass dial, signed John Ellicott, London on a silvered roundel to the arch, above silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted centre, blued steel hands and calendar aperture, the chain fusée movement with four turned pillars, anchor escapement (formerly verge) foliate engraved backplate, signed to the centre, with pull-quarter repeat on three bells, and with sliding bell-hammer block and fine quality repeat work below the dial; restorations, (1 pendulum)39cm highJohn Ellicott II succeeded his father of the same name. A Fellow of the Royal Society, he was appointed Clockmaker to the King. Recorded as working in 1728, he died in 1772. Condition Report (1 pendulum)The clock ticks when wound. It is a timepiece so does not strike the hour. However it is pull-quarter repeat which allows the user to pull a cord which comes through the side to give the last hour and quarter. This mechanism works but the cord needs replacing as it's broken and too short to go through the case.The movement was formerly verge escapement and has been converted to anchor. There are no frets or glass to the sides. The left hand edge moulding of the pediment is loose. The dome joints are split, secure but could be improved. The dial silvering is a bit flat and the wax infill to the chapters is lost in places. The brass frets in the door spandrels are replaced. Some veneer chips and losses to the dial surround fillet.The height with handle up is 38cm.
A Tissot Stylist 18ct gold cased lady's wristwatch, circa 1970s, the cushioned rectangular dial with gold /black batons, black hands, mechanical movement cal. 2401, serial 16124287, hammer head mark (marteau sans manche) for maker Novelor, Jean-Pierre Dubois, Helvetia head grade mark, on a 18ct gold woven strap with machine engraved clasp, stamped 750, case no 12609, 37.3g gross total without movement but including glass.Notes: in working condition, winds and hands set well, runs across 15 min test, however we cannot guarantee full functionality, thus requires full service.
A Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture carved and silvered and gilded in classical style, with urns, birds and flowers. The vellum leaf, painted in pastels, shows a musical gathering in the grounds of a country estate, near the river. Several musicians are seen playing in the centre, the first couple have started to dance, observed by several other couples and a seated dog. One couple, having laid out their picnic, seem more engrossed in each other. The verso, en grisaille, shows a pair of lovers at a quiet rural assignation. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. . The gilding is still bright but the silvering dull. The fan has been framed and the rear gorge appears soiled perhaps by glue. The fan will not re-fold. The frame is available within the hammer price should the purchaser wish to have it.
An 18th Century Ivory Fan, the slender monture carved, pierced and painted in colour, the gorge with a central cartouche painted with chinoiserie and two side vignettes, one with a basket of flowers, the other with pink roses, complementing two further areas of pink roses that separate, at each side, two ladies carved in the ivory. The lower gorge section features a band painted with shells and roses. The leaf, vellum mounted à l'Anglaise, is painted in deep colours to the recto, showing a fête champêtre with two couples, the ladies wearing particularly well portrayed bodices, two other male friends looking on. The verso shows a maiden at rest in a country setting, the top and side borders painted with exotic fruits and flowers. Guard length approx. 11.75 inches or 30cm. The fan has been removed from the frame for the images to be taken. Some rubbing to the outer edges of the leaf. Seen from the verso, very yellowed Sellotape is present to the top section. The fan does not wish to refold. The frame is available within the hammer price should the purchaser wish to take it. Old repair to the upper guard.
An 18th Century Ivory Fan, the skin leaf mounted à l'Anglaise and painted with a scene of a son kneeling before his father, both in armour, the son having removed his helmet in deference, attendants to the sides, a large residence behind, hills in the background. The monture is particularly finely carved and pierced, the gorge with three figurative scenes, the lower gorge intricately carved with overlapping sticks creating interlinking designs. The verso is simply painted with a wooden fence and trees. Guard length 11.5 inches or 29cm.. The monture is in quite amazing condition given the delicacy of the gorge carvings. This fan has been framed but has been easily removed for the images to be taken. The top inch of the leaf is slightly crumpled. The fan does not want to fold. Some brown marking seen on the verso. The frame is available within the hammer price should the purchaser wish to take it.
A Good Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan, the monture of white mother-of-pearl, silvered and gilded. The upper guard features a large classical urn. The gorge sticks, shaped with narrow ovals on four sticks, the ovals contained within straight sticks on others, are also decorated in classical fashion. The theme of ovals continues to the leaf, the recto having four ovals, equally spread, the reserves featuring chickens to the left and a dog chasing a hare to the right. The outer painted ovals depict harbour scenes, with stone towers, sailing boats and workers about their business, related seemingly to fishing. The central ovals feature gentle pastoral scenes, with a suitor offering a flower to a maiden, and a lady seated, having gathered flowers. The verso is plain. Guard length approx. 10 and 5/8 inches or 27cm. Together with A Second Ivory Fan, the colourful double leaf depicting a maiden and her suitor, the latter in uniform with breastplate and plumed helmet, paying homage before an altar of the Goddess of hunting, Diana, her hunting dog to her side, Cupid in flight, his quiver and arrows on the ground beneath him. The monture is carved and pierced, with a central cartouche. The verso features simple floral sprays painted in gold. Guard length approx. 10 inches or 25.5cm (2) . The first fan has been framed. probably due to repair seen on the lower guard, and glue noted on the other side. The leaf is actually very clean and sound. Some rubbing to the folds. Slight crumpling to the top edge of the leaf. Very slightly splayed when re-folded. The frame is available within the hammer price, should the purchaser wish to take it. The second fan is quite badly damaged, with full splits to some folds, a broken guards and repairs to a broken gorge.
Portraits: A Fine Mid-18th Century Ivory Fan with elaborately shaped monture, designed to coordinate with the design on the leaf. The guards feature cherubs to the tips, the upper guard then painted with the portrait of a wealthy gentleman wearing a powdered wig. The lower guard is painted with a lady in tall bonnet tied under the chin. Three portraits are visible, two to the recto, one to the verso. The gorge sticks alternate between straight sticks, gilded, and others shaped to accommodate colour portraits, cherubs, birds, and urns, some highly gilded. The two central portraits face each other in profile, exchanging a tender gaze, the gentleman to the left in green velvet and powdered wig, the lady to the right in pink gown and white bonnet tied with a pink ribbon. Quite a bulbous head. The double leaf, in silk, is vibrantly painted, featuring five oval vignettes, bordered with gold sequins, two containing musicians, three with dancers. Two ladies in pink are dancing. One gentleman, seated, plays the violin. A younger man performs with a tambourine and the last gentleman, in blue to the left, appears to be dancing. Each painted panel is divided from the others with a formal column, the design in silver metal and sequins, bordered with strong gold. Elsewhere, the leaf is painted with extravagant drapes, tokens of love and flowers. Light decoration to the verso, following some of the design from the recto, in orange, with painted pink roses. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm.. This fan has been framed, the frame available within the hammer price if required. The verso is seen to have a fair amount of repair to folds. Some losses to the gilding, which is generally dull.
A Regency Ivory Fan with tiny gorge, gilded and silvered, the barrel head finished with diamanté. Two ladies in regency gowns appear to be tending to a seated gentleman, his rather gauche-looking companion in uniform with plumed helmet and metal breastplate, watching from the left. Gold sequins adorn all the clothing, and a decorative border of silver and gold floral shaped spangles decorate the top edge and sides. The silk leaf is painted, strong colours for the foreground bushes which partly conceal distant buildings and trees. The verso is plain cream silk. Guard length approx. 7.5 inches or 19cm.Together with A Small and Delicate Regency Fan with silver spangles of many shapes and sizes, profusely embroidered onto cream net. The gorge and guards are carved, pierced and clouté, the guards with meandering curves and other beaded inset detail. Barrel rivet. Guard length approx. 6.25 inches or 16cm (2). First fan, some yellowing to the ivory, light foxing to the silk seen on the verso. Some wear to the folds and slight damage to the bottom border to the right. This fan ahs been framed and the frame is available within the hammer price should it be required. Slightly splayed if refolded. The second fan lacks some spangles, some clouté and the fabric has some issues.
Lovers in the Rose Garden: An Attractive Early 20th Century Pale But Shaded Mother-of-Pearl Fan, the stick tips shaped as a T. All mother-of-pearl sections are gilded, with a floral design. The double leaf, the upper layer cut away in places, is painted with a central cartouche showing a suitor doffing his tricorn hat to his lady, whilst walking through the grounds of a large Georgian mansion. Indistinct signature, on the lines of ''E…cf''. To each side, an oval vignette set within a larger section, bordered with tiny sequins. To the left, a painting of a large building with towers. To the right, a similar building but seen from a rural setting. Each oval hangs from a blue ribbon tied in a bow, surrounded by small flowers. Guard length approx. 7.5 inches or 19cm. . Wear to the leaf folds. Light soiling to the verso. This fan has been framed and the frame is available within the hammer price if desired. A few gauze folds are starting to split. Slightly splayed if refolded.
A Mid-19th Century Mother-of-Pearl Fan with deep and heavy gorge, the double paper leaf a hand coloured lithograph showing an outdoor social gathering with couples in their finery, some ladies with folding fans. The gorge, in white mother-of-pearl, is extensively carved and pierced, the central focus, in gold, offset by a lattice carving, showing ladies in extravagant gowns and a suitor on bended knee. The sticks shoulders are cut away before meeting the narrow leaf. The verso with cream background features a medieval castle with two couples, the men in tunics, listening to music. Some floral gilding to the gorge. Fitted with an elaborately shaped gold metal loop inset with green stones. Guard length approx. 10.5 inches or 26.5cm. Together with A 19th Century Painted Brisé Fan with tortoiseshell thumb guards, the recto painted in Vernis Martin fashion, with young people gathering to play music in the outdoors. Two couples in 18th century costume, and two further maidens gather flowers for garlands and generally pass the leisure hours in company of their friends. The gorge is painted in delicate fashion with flowers in a central cartouche, and dragonflies and wild flowers to two side vignettes. The verso is painted with a riverside scene with habitation on the opposite bank and a grand garden urn on pedestal to the right. Guard length approx. 7.75 inches or 20cm (2). The first fan has complete splits to the leaf in two places, repairs to the leaf as seen from the verso, and some light staining or glue residue. Gorge sticks show signs of old repairs. This fan has been framed and will not re-fold. Frame available within the hammer price should it be required. The brisé's ribbon is defective.
The Meiji Court: A Late 19th/Early 20th Century Hiõgi or Japanese Court Fan, a brisé fan silvered, gilded and painted against the natural dark wood with prunus and willow. The verso is painted with the traditional birds and butterflies amongst clouds. From each guard hang six long plaited silk cords (which are believed to represent the six virtues) measuring 60 inches of 152.5cm, and artificial flowers are attached to each side. Twenty-three inner sticks and two guards. The rivet is capped with a butterfly to one side and a flower to the other. Guard length 13.5 inches or 34cm. Also used in Noh Drama, Japanese theatre. See examples in ''From the Land of the Fan'', an exhibition at the Fan Museum London in 2001, and pages 42 and 42 of ''Ogi'' by Julia Hutt and Hélène Alexander. An example of an early Hiõgi was sold in 2019 at Rossini in Paris in July 2019 for 7000€ hammer, and a 19th c example sold in Martel Maides in Guernsey on October 16th 2019 for £6000 hammer.. Generally good with a couple of repaired splits to the upper edge of the fan and a little age tarnishing of the silver.
1932, upgraded from II, black, serial no. 96126, body, VG-E, shutter workingNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1933-39, black, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, body, VG, lens, GNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1937, chrome, serial no. 266521, with Leitz Elmar f/3.5 50mm lens, 1932, chrome, serial no. 124128, body, G, shutter working, lens, G-VG, some very light internal haze, complete with MOOLY clock-work motor drive, chrome, serial no. 914Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1940-42, chrome, serial no. 352683*, body, VG-E, shutter workingNote: * denotes duplicated serial numberNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1956, black repaint, serial no. 847934, with Leicavit, body, VG-E, shutter working, chip to vulcanite and wear to eye-pieceNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1959, chrome, serial no. 1672195, body, VG, elements, G-VG, some light marks to rear element and internal haze, with maker's capsNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1961, chrome, serial no. 1905445, body, VG-E, elements, VG-E, with caps in maker's caseNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1959, chrome, serial no. 1703529, body, VG, elements, VG-E, tiny patch of internal haze, with caps, in maker's bubbleNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1957, chrome, serial no. 1528851, body, VG-E, elements, VG, some internal haze, with caps in Leitz New York caseNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1947, chrome, serial no. 487358, body, G-VG, elements, VG-E, complete with E. Leitz N.Y. lens hood Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1932, black/chrome, serial no. 96570, body, G-VG, elements, VG, some internal haze, with lens hood and maker's capsNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1959, black, serial no. 1652838, body, VG-E, elements, VG-E, with maker's capsNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
black, body, G, elements, F, marks to front element, with maker's caps and caseNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1954, black re-paint, serial no. 704278, body, VG-E, shutter working, film advance lever slightly stickingNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1955, chrome, serial no. 807367, body, G-VG, shutter working, slowest speeds sticking, in maker's box Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1960, chrome, serial no. 1003344, body, G-VG, shutter working, in maker's boxNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1960, chrome, serial no. 1005077, body, E, shutter working, slow speeds inaccurate, with case and maker's box Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1963, chrome, serial no. 1087890, body, VG, shutter working, slow speeds inaccurate, in maker's box Note: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1970, black enamel, serial no. 1273649, body, G-VG, shutter working Note: Paint appears to be original enamel finishNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1974, black/chrome, serial no. 1380773, body, E, shutter working, with paperwork, in maker's boxNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
chrome, serial no. 2622354, body, G-VG, some light internal marks Note: Converted to Leica M from ContarexNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1959, with ocular attachment, chrome, serial no. 1657235, body, G-VG, elements, G, some internal haze, with maker's capsNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1965, with ocular attachment, chrome, serial no. 2154515, body, VG, elements, E, with maker's capsNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1968, chrome, serial no. 2311735, body, E, elements, E, with caps, in maker's caseNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1974, black, serial no. 2676260, body, VG, elements, VG-E, with maker's capsNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1962, chrome, serial no. 1951087, body, VG, elements, VG, with maker's cap and bubbleNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1964, with ocular attachment, chrome, serial no. 2036359, body, VG, elements, VG, complete with maker's casesNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1966, chrome, serial no. 2228540 to helicoil, body, E, elements, VG-E, some very light internal haze, in maker's bubbleNote: Lacking serial number to frontNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1958, chrome, serial no. 1580361, body, G-VG, elements, E, with maker's lens hood and capsNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1959, chrome, serial no. 1681202, body, VG-E, elements, E, with lens cap and maker's bubbleNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1959, chrome, serial no. 1693797, body, VG-E, elements, G-VG, some very light internal marks, with maker's caps and caseNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1962, chrome, serial no. 1920852, body, G-VG, elements, E, with maker's caps and caseNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1971, black, serial no. 2489382, body, E, elements, E, with lens hood and caps, in maker's boxNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
1997, silver, serial no. 3759072, with Focus Module 2.8/280/400, body, E, elements, E, complete with maker's lens hood and cap Note: Converted to Leica SNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
black, serial no. 616830, body, E, optics, VG-E, some internal haze, complete with maker's leather case and boxNote: Lot imported under Temporary Admission. 5% UK import VAT will be charged on the ‘hammer’ and 20% UK VAT will be charged on the ‘buyer’s premium’ and invoiced on an inclusive basis under UK Margin Scheme rules.
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