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Lot 63
Bronze Age British 'Sompting' Type Looped and Socketted Axehead 800-700 BC. A substantial cast socketted axehead with ribbed collar to the mouth, flared blade with convex cutting edge and hammer facets; thick lateral loop. 524 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired TimeLine Auctions, lot 300, 14 March 2013; ex Mike Nellist Collection, acquired Bonham's sale, lot 157, 28 October 2004; formerly Robert Stephen Murray Collection and Roger Box (1983); found North Somerset, prior to 1980. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 116; Moore, C.N. & Rowlands, M. Bronze Age Metalwork in Salisbury Museum, Salisbury, 1972, item 42; Schmidt, P.K. & Burgess, C.B. The Axes of Scotland and Northern England, Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Ab. IX, vol. 7, Munich, 1981, item 1579. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Very rare.
Lot 80
Stone Age British Polished Jadeite Axe Neolithic, 6000-3000 BC. A ground and fully polished axe in a dark green mottled hardstone, sub-triangular in form with near straight cutting edge and rounded butt. 288 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2005. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London, 1897, item 51. Sir Richard Ground notes that the axe has the appearance of having been re-shaped from a larger oval original, and that the butt appears to have suffered damage from being used as a hammer. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition; butt and edge slightly chipped from use.
Lot 81
Stone Age British Polished Stone Axe Neolithic, 6000-3000 BC. A ground and polished grey stone axe with narrow butt (some evidence that the butt has been used as a hammer), straight sides, slightly convex cutting edge; inked label to upper face '75 Prob. Cornwall'. 336 grams, 14.5cm (5 3/4"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired privately, 2005. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain, London, 1897, item 66. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Fine condition; ancient abrasion to butt.
Lot 9
Bronze Age Decorated 'Sögel Culture' Dagger 1500-1300 BC. A cast ogival-shaped blade with scooped midrib; to each face an engraved panel of parallel lines and arches following the profile of the blade; six plug rivets to the upper edge. 124 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Ex Sir Richard Ground (1949-2014) Collection, Derbyshire, UK; acquired Christie's, New York, sale 1531, lot 67 (hammer price $6,600); ex 'South Styrian Noble Collection'; by gift from Marie Gabriele Ernestine von Windisch-Gratz, Duchess of Mecklenberg (the niece of Prince Ernst), circa 1900. Cf. Gerloff, S. Prähistorische Bronzefunde, Abteilung VI, 2. Band. The Early Bronze Age Daggers in Great Britain, C.H. Beck'sche Verlagbuchhandlung, Munich, 1975, p.117. Sir Richard Ground notes that the fashion for decorating the surfaces of swords, daggers and other items is typical of the Apa and Sögel cultures on the Continent. Each piece from the collection is accompanied by Sir Richard's personal illustrated catalogue sheets which describe the piece fully, give details and circumstances of his acquisition, academic references and general notes. The eminent lawyer Sir Richard Ground, OBE (1949 - 2014), a graduate of Lincoln College Oxford, was called to the bar at Gray's Inn in 1975. After a period spent specialising in media law, he was, in 1983, appointed Crown Counsel in the Cayman Islands, a position which he held until 1987 when he assumed the role of Attorney General. He served as Chief Justice of the Turks and Caicos Islands from 1998 to 2004, and then as Chief Justice of Bermuda until his retirement in 2012. Highly regarded in legal circles for his decisiveness and impeccable integrity, he was awarded the OBE in 1991 in recognition of his services to the Cayman Islands, and was made a Knight Bachelor in 2012 for services to justice in Bermuda. He had a passion for the natural world and worked alongside his wife, fellow lawyer Lady Ground, to found the National Trust for the Cayman Islands, as well as publishing several volumes of wildlife photography. Sir Richard was a keen and knowledgable collector of both coins and ancient weaponry. His collection of Roman, Byzantine, English, and European coins fetched exceptional prices when sold by Spink in September 2014. It is with pride that we are able to offer his collection of Bronze Age weaponry for auction. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition. Very rare.
Lot 1189
An early 18th century eight day black lacquered longcase clock, the 12 inch brass dial signed Claudius Du Chesne, London on the silvered chapter ring, the matted centre with subsidiary seconds, ringed winding holes and date aperture flanked by engraved birds, cherub and crown spandrels, wheatear engraved border, the five ringed pillar movement latched to the centre, locking plate striking also with passing half hour strike on a smaller hammer, the case decorated with gilt chinoiserie designs against a black ground, the flat hood flanked by gilt painted columns to simulate fluting, 82.5in (210cm) high.Claude Duchesne: Free of the Clockmakers Company 1693-1730.
Lot 834
An antique sporting gun with hammer lock and obsolete breech and lever action,barrel stamped 'W.R.E.1 G', barrel 71 cm long / 112 cm long overall Condition Report complete, barrel good, straight, overall light surface rust, mechanism stuck shut, wood good/dirty, no splits or chips, no deactivation certificate available but deactivated and unusable as-is
Lot 776
A 28 bore percussion duelling or target pistol, 16” overall, octagonal twist barrel 10” wtih platinum line at breech, the lock engraved with scrolls and “Jewesson & Battie”, the walnut halfstock with GS fore end cap, barrel wedge plates and escutcheon, and rounded chequered butt, the steel trigger guard with single set trigger. QGC (action AF, safety bolt, hammer, ramrod and ramrod pipe missing), with a non fitting spare hammer (heavily pitted).
Lot 793
A Sharps Patent .38” RF single shot rifle by Tipping & Lawden, 38” overall, round barrel 24” with folding rearsight and B’ham proofs, numbererd 225, the centre hammer action stamped “Tipping & Lawden/ Sharps Patent” around the hammer screw, with sheath trigger, the barrel released to slide forward for loading by a catch beneath the fore end, a lever on the left side operating the cartridge extractor, the walnut butt with chequered pistol grip. GWO & C (the barrel release spring missing, butt plate pitted). Plate 6
Lot 623
AMENDMENT: Please note that there is a paper label to the interior of this violin, Ludovicus Bergonzi fecit Anno 17/40. A violin, 20th century, lacking tuning pegs and rest, (a/f), 60cm long (VAT charged on the hammer price) CONDITION REPORT: general wear overall to body, 3cm scratch noted plus other wear rubbing to varnish label to interior, Ludovicus Bergonzi fecit Anno 17 with 40 filled in pencil
Lot 624
A Chinese Cantonese card case, 19th century, lacking cover, carved with figures in architectural settings, together with a Japanese metal handle moulded with crane, an Islamic white metal dagger handle, together with six Georgian and later silver spoons, various marks and a silver pencil( a lot) (VAT charged on the hammer price)
Lot 725
Kingsley, Charles, The story of Hereward the Wake, illustrations by Selons, together with a number of volumes concerning Sporting birds and game shooting to include British Sporting birds by Kirkman and Hutchinson, Fifty years of Sport in Scotland by the Duke of Portland, Lennox, Sport at home and abroad and others together with a selection of postcards(a lot) (VAT charged on the hammer price)
Lot 118
An 18ct white gold and single stone zircon dress ring, the raised shoulders set with diamond highlights, approx size M/N, approx 2.7g, together with a graduated cultured pearl necklace with 9ct gold clasp (af) (2) (VAT charged on the hammer price) CONDITION REPORT: The blue stone probably a zircon. Approx 2.9ct. Mid 20th century. Approx 2.7g. Stone approx 9mm diameter. Good overall condition. Pearl necklace with a break in stringing.
Lot 510
Suzanne Valadon, French 1865-1938- "Louise Nue"; drypoint etching on laid, signed and dated 1895 within the plate, signed in pencil, 25x29cm, (unframed). (VAT charged on hammer price.) CONDITION REPORT: unframed on laid paper signed in pencil bottom right browned and time faded overall with patches of further staining and spotting overall affects the sheet and the plate there is a tape hinge top left corner on the reverse and associated bleaching to the top corner visible from the front there are no nicks or tears to the sheet, will require some restoration to remove staining but otherwise appears fine
Lot 513
Archibald Thorburn FZS, British 1860-1935- Study of a raven; pencil, signed with initials and dated March 20 1918, bears label for Mealands (Knightsbridge) Ltd 11& 12 Knightsbridge Green London SW1, 10.5x16.5cm (VAT charged on the hammer price) CONDITION REPORT: in a wooden moulding frame circa mid 20th century glazing is broken into two pieces frame is the original has been examined out of the frame backboard bears inscription "(Raven I) '57" sheet is not stuck down old mount shadow and prominent time fading to sheet vertical yellow mark and staining across centre of sheet pencil mark far centre left of sheet otherwise fair to good condition, will require restoration -
Lot 515
Manner of Sir Winston Churchill- North African view of houses by a pool; oil on canvas laid down on board, bears initials and date, 27.8x37.9cm (VAT charged on the hammer price) CONDITION REPORT: in a hardwood stepped moulding frame over-painted with white, circa mid 20th century canvas is ruckled and becoming detached form the board support the paint surface is subject to ingrained dirt under inspection with uv lamp the signature and date appear to have been added at a later date and are over the impasto otherwise good condition
Lot 534
Robert Strange, British 1721-1792- Portrait of Bindo Altoviti, after Raphael, publ 1787; engraving, in a glazed ebonised bolection frame with gilt slip, 46x36cm: British Provincial School, late 19th/early 20th century- View of a highland loch; watercolour, 11x22cm: Dorothy Berry, British exh 1926-32- Flowers in a pewter mug; oil on panel, signed, 30x25cm: Attributed to Dorothy Berry, British exh 1926-32- Lilies; oil on canvas, 32x26cm., (4) (may be subject to Droit de Suite) (VAT charged on the hammer price)
Lot 535
British School, late 19th century- Fishes, Isaac Walton, Angler & Author, A Petty Couple, Fishing Extraordinary, The Prince of Wales landing a Jack, The Princes, Albert Victor and George Line fishing at Sea"; hand-coloured lithograph, 46.5x59.5cm: French School, mid-late 19th century- Figures on a shore; over-painted print laid down on panel, bears inscription, in an ebonised frame, 9.8x14cm: British School, late 20th century- Study of two girls; black pen, inscribed, 10.5x10.5cm: Henricus Hondius, Dutch 1573-1670- "Scotiae pars Septentrionalis", 1619; hand-coloured engraved map, 36x46cm: together with a South East Asian painting on fabric of a portrait subject, (5) (part unframed) (VAT charged on the hammer price)
Lot 212
Hammer horror Christopher Lee signed 20th Century Fox press book Rasputin the Mad Monk, sixteen pages with poster art of Tom Chantrell, lobby card images, window card & insert images including the feature Get your Rasputin beard free as you enter the theatre, newspaper advert blocks for Rasputin the Mad Monk & The Reptile & pages on exploitation advertising & publicity, four page Warner Pathe campaign book for Rasputin the Mad Monk with pictures of the film posters, ad blocks & scenes
Lot 338
Seven British Quad film posters inc Further Up The Creek (1958), artwork by John Stockle, Byron-Hammer Productions, two different printings of the film starring Edgar Lustgarten Inside Information, Print of Death, The Mating Game (1959) Mission Bloody Mary / Secrets of a Windmill Girl (1966) & Monty Python's And Now For Something Completely Different, Brainstorm (1965) folded & a small number of Double Crown film posters (10+) 30 x 40in. (76 x 102cm) Generally in Good/VG condition.
Lot 381
10 British Quad film posters inc When Dinosaurs Ruled the Earth / The Great Bank Robbery (Hammer Films - 1970) Chantrell artwork, The Wild Geese (1978) x 2, What's Up Doc?, When Eight Bells Toll x 2, The Man Who Couldn't Get Enough. / A Virgin For St. Tropez., & others, folded (10) 30 x 40in. (76 x 102cm) All have damp patches, mainly to edges.
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