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Click here to subscribeBassett-Lowke Catalogues and BR Peaked Caps, cat's including a bound 1913 edition, others dated 11/34, 12/36, 11/37, Autumn '52, Autumn '56 and Autumn '57, with a fine 'Real Thing in Miniature' B-L fold-out poster (VG), 10th and 12th editions of 'The Model Railway Handbook', together with a 'grease-top' BR hat and another in blue/silver with double arrow motif, and the iron head of a coal hammer, varying P-VG (qty)
A set of twelve Norwegian silver and enamel teaspoons and a tea strainer, by Marius Hammer, Bergen, (only two spoons and tea strainer marked), with plique-à-jour enamel terminals, twisted stems, in a fitted case, the tea strainer of circular form, with scroll borders, approx. weight 4.5oz. (13)
A LATE 19TH CENTURY BRASS SKELETON CLOCK, of cathedral form, the pinnacle with bell which is struck by an axe headed hammer, the pierced steel dial with black painted Roman numerals, single fusee movement, with brass bob pendulum and a key, mounted on a velvet covered oval base with ebonised plinth on turned feet, with a glass dome, a.f, height of clock 34cm, height including base and dome 42cm (condition: clock can be wound and seen working but not striking, dome is damaged)
Veronica Carlson signed Black/white portrait photograph mounted in a black frame featuring Peter Cushing and Veronica Carlson, stars of the Hammer production ‘Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed’. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Veronica Carlson signed Black/white portrait photograph mounted in a black frame featuring Peter Cushing and Veronica Carlson, stars of the Hammer production ‘Frankenstein Must Be Destroyed’. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99.
Vale Press.- Campion (Thomas) Fifty Songs, edited by John Gray, [one of 210 copies], wood-engraved violet border and ornamental initials by Charles Ricketts, some very light offsetting, bound in repoussé tan morocco, gilt, for the Marchioness of Londonderry, by the Chiswick Art Guild, and with her bookplate, upper cover with title in gilt within a design of oak leaves in relief against a background of small gilt dots, lower cover with central coronet and initials "T.L." of the Marchioness and corner-pieces of repoussé oak leaves and gilt dots, spine ruled in compartments with five raised bands, top edge stained green and with small gilt stars, others uncut, pink striped moiré silk endpapers, signed at foot of rear turn-in, spine very slightly faded, [Watry B7], 8vo, [Vale Press], 1896.⁂ "The women binders of the Chiswick Art Workers Guild, the commercial side of the Chiswick School of Arts and Crafts, produced a distinctive style of modelled binding in Nigerian goatskin...The Chiswick modelled binding designs, which date from about 1896, have a Spanish or Italian flavour, reflecting the style of other leatherwork taught at the School...The women at Chiswick sent their bindings to be sold by Karslake, and so, from 1898, they bear the signature of the Guild of Women Binders, rather than that of the Chiswick Art Guild." Tidcombe. Women Bookbinders 1880-1920, p.96Theresa, Marchioness of Londonderry (1856-1919), beauty and wife of one of the major landowners of Northern Ireland who was an influential political & society hostess. The novelist E.F.Benson wrote about her, "she went for life hammer and tongs... Like a highwayman in a tiara, trampling on her enemies as if they had been a bed of nettles."
A Very Good Selection of Rollei Professional, Cokin X-Pro, Lee & Other Filters. To include Rollei Pro filter system holder and rings, with several NiSi ND 'Big Stopper' type and other filters, Lee 150x150 SW, 150 .9ND & 6 ND filters, HiTech 150 ProStop 5IR, Cokin X-Pro Circular Polariser, 154 ND (3 of) 121 Grad, 121 MGrad, 121 FGrad, etc. All in good condition, some appear unused. PLEASE NOTE: This set was generously donated to the Disabled Photographers Society. Aston's Auctioneers will waive their seller commission fees on this item so the charity will receive the full hammer price. (Cabinet C)
A FINE SAXON LEFT-HAND DAGGER, LATE 16TH CENTURY with broad tapering blade of flattened lozenge section and heavy iron hilt comprising outward-canted, sharply down-turned quillons of oval section with spatulate terminals each decorated beyond a pair of transverse incised lines with four longitudinal lines, and fitted at their junction with a sturdy side-ring formed with moulded decoration at its centre and fitted with a flat shell-guard possessing quatrefoil piercings, eight-sided mushroom-shaped pommel with moulded neck and baluster tang-button, and wooden grip retaining its original binding of alternating twisted and plain iron wire between "turk's heads (lightly patinated overall) 36.0 cm; 14?in blade 52.2 cm; 19¾ in overall Provenance The Luthner Collection The Property of a Gentleman, sold Christie, Manson & Woods, 17th April 1923, lot 14 William Randolph Hearst, sold Hammer Galleries, New York, 25th March 1941, lot 184
A GERMAN ZISCHÄGGE, MID-17TH CENTURY with hemispherical one-piece skull embossed with six radiating ribs, fitted at its apex with a transversely-pierced finial and circular washer, at the brow with a flat ogival peak struck at the front with an unidentified maker's mark and the letter "L" and pierced at the rear with a rectangular hole to accommodate a sliding nasal-bar struck at its leaf-shaped upper end with the letters "h" over "h", and secured at the brow by a rectangular staple and locking-screw, fitted at the nape with a slightly flaring, obtusely-pointed neck-guard of four upward-overlapping lames, and at each side with a pendent scutiform cheek-piece pierced at its centre with seven circular auditory holes in rosette-formation, the main edges of the helmet formed with plain inward turns and the surface showing the remains of a black-from-the-hammer finish now cleaned bright and lightly patinated overall 26.5 cm; 10½in high Provenance A former convent, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France, later the home of the French literary historian and critic Charles Augustin Sainte-Beuve (1804 - 1869). According to the vendor this was found in the attic in the mid-20th century, probably part of a 19th century decoration.
‡ A 15 BORE SPANISH PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN BY VICTOR ESTEBAN, DATED 1838 with octagonal sighted barrel punched and blued over its entire surface, retained by a pair of slender iron bands each incorporating a ramrod-pipe beneath, fitted with silver 'spider' fore-sight on a bed of gold scrolls, further gold scrolls over the breech and about the gold-lined punzónes of Bustindui at the breech (Neue Støckel 124 and 130, the latter unclear), finely engraved tang decorated with scrolling foliage on a matted ground, dated at the rear and with the maker's gold-lined punzón behind the breech, finely chiselled lock decorated with a pair of hounds in pursuit of a stag, marked en suite with the breech and with a waterfowl on the tail, chiselled hammer, figured full stock carved over the fore-end and with a low bud-shaped moulding about the tang, iron mounts comprising trigger-guard with foliate terminal and the bow struck with gold-lined punzón of Miguel de Zegarra, engraved flush-fitting foliate side-plate, engraved butt-plate, a pair of sling swivels, and horn-tipped ramrod 89.0 cm; 35 in barrel Provenance Dr James D. Lavin
A 40 BORE FRENCH PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL BY JALABERT LAMOTTE, ST ETIENNE, CIRCA 1840 with etched twist sighted rifled barrel, engraved action signed on the left, decorated with foliage, fitted with engraved hammer chiselled with a lionhead and engraved folding trigger, figured hardwood butt, and the pommel fitted with silvered trap cover decorated with a classical mask 6.5 cm; 2 1/2 in barrel
‡ A FINE CASED 64 BORE SIX-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVER BY H. TATHAM, 37 CHARING CROSS, LONDON, CIRCA 1845 with case-hardened fluted barrel group engraved around the muzzles, signed engraved German silver action, fitted with engraved case-hardened bar hammer, blued trigger, blued sliding thumb-piece safety-catch, and blued belt hook, finely chequered walnut butt, engraved blued trigger-guard, engraved case-hardened butt-cap with trap, vacant silver escutcheon and much original finish throughout: in original fitted mahogany case lined in blue velvet, the lid with vacant brass escutcheon on the outside and with trade label for no. 37 Charing Cross on the inside (one small stain), complete with accessories including bullet mould, rammer and copper power-flask 11.5 cm; 4½ in barrels Provenance Christie's, 25th February 1981, lot 215 Henry (2) Tatham succeeded his father, of the same name, at 37 Charing Cross after his death in 1834.
‡ A FINE CASED PAIR OF 40 BORE 6-SHOT PERCUSSION PEPPERBOX REVOLVERS BY WESTLEY RICHARDS, LONDON, BIRMINGHAM PROOF MARKS, CIRCA 1850 each with case-hardened fluted barrel group engraved around the muzzles, engraved case-hardened rounded action signed on the left and inscribed 'improved revolving pistol' on the right, fitted with engraved case-hardened bar hammer, blued sliding thumb-piece safety-catch, finely chequered figured walnut butt with engraved case-hardened trap, engraved blued trigger-guard, vacant escutcheon, and each retaining much original finish throughout: in original fitted oak case, the lid with flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle on the outside, the interior lined in green baize, with trade label for 170 New Bond Street (one small tear), and with some accessories including three-way flask and rammer 14.0 cm; 5 ½ in barrels Provenance Christie's, 29th October 1980, lot 153
‡ A 32 BORE PERCUSSION OFFICER'S PISTOL BY SAMUEL & CHARLES SMITH, PRINCES STREET, LONDON, NO. 3633, CIRCA 1825 with heavy etched twist octagonal sighted barrel signed in italics on the top flat, struck with the serial number, proof mark and '2' beneath, engraved recessed breech with pierced platinum plug, scroll-engraved tang, signed scroll-engraved flush-fitting bolted lock (areas of pitting, bolt chipped, hammer spur replaced), set trigger, figured walnut half-stock, chequered butt, engraved iron mounts including numbered trigger-guard with foliate terminal, silver escutcheon engraved with the owner's crest, silver barrel bolt escutcheons, and silver fore-end cap, and brass-tipped wooden ramrod 25.5 cm; 10 in barrel
ΩAn emerald and diamond cluster ring, the step cut emerald with canted corners, estimated to weigh 3.15 carats total, within a surround of brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.56 carats total, finger size K, 7.3g gross Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ΩA 1960s diamond necklace, the graduating swaged mesh necklace with two curves of brilliant cut diamonds, with further brilliant cut diamond accents, approximately 1.12 carats total, to a concealed clasp, 43cm long, 80g gross Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ΩA 1960s gold coloured sapphire and diamond necklace, the chevron link necklace to an incorporated graduating open link panel to the front, with a textured scrolling panel set with a row of circular cut sapphires and a fringe of chevron link chains with brilliant cut diamond terminals, approximately 0.25 carats total, stamped 750 with makers mark HP, 41cm long, 99.6g gross Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ϒ ΩA coral necklace, the necklace with graduated oval cabochon coral within ropetwist settings, with matt figure of eight panels between, with a ropetwist set oval cabochon coral drop, stamped 750 with makers mark FID, 66cm long, 141.2g gross ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ΩA 1960s emerald bracelet, the pierced tapered panels with applied ropetwist and polished bar decoration, each panel with a step cut emerald, 18cm long, 70.8g gross Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ΩA diamond tubogaz serpent necklace, the tubogaz collar with pavé set brilliant cut diamond head and tail, approximately 5.18 carats total, with marquise cut blue diamond eyes, stamped 750 with indistinct control mark, collar 38cm long, 99.3g gross Please note the blue diamonds are untested for treatments Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ΩA 1980s abstract brooch/pendant and ear clip suite, the two colour brooch with a lobed polished white metal border to a gold coloured textured pierced ground set with brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1 carat total, stamped 750 with scrolled makers mark GL, 5.3cm long, together with a matching pair of earrings, with brilliant cut diamond accents, approximately 0.24 carats total, 2.3cm long; 77.6g gross Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ΩA 1980s abstract brooch and ear clips, the pierced circular brooch with geometric textured ground, with a peeled back triangular section pavé set with brilliant cut diamonds, and an abstract spray of diamonds in four claw settings, approximately 0.94 carats total, 4.6cm diameter, stamped 750 with makers mark AW (WA), together with a matching pair of ear clips, set with eight cut and brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.54 carats total, 2.2cm diameter; 45.2g gross Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
ΩA single stone diamond ring, the old mine cut diamond weighing 4.38 carats, the shoulders set with trios of eight cut diamonds, stamped pt 0.950, finger size J Ω Indicates that the lot has been imported from outside the EU is liable to the standard rate of Import VAT currently 20% on the hammer price. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
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