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An Irish carved bog oak Sargeant's truncheon with harp and shamrock decoration (leather strap missing), 32 cm long

9ct gold charm bracelet with sixteen dependant charms, mainly 9ct and one 14ct, charms to include harp, fish, swan and others, 40.1g.

Sixpence 1697 third bust, late harp, small crowns, S.3542, toned GVF

Charles I hammered gold Double-Crown, gorup D, mm. harp, S.2702, 4.22g, straightened, dented/plugged Fine.

Halfcrown 1696C, Octavo, large shields, early harp, S.3483, scarce, VG/Fair.

A Swarovski silver crystal model of a harp, boxed, together with various other Swarovski silver crystal ornamentsLight scratches and marks visible under a lens.Most appear to be in original boxes.

Sebastian Erard: A Simulated Bird's Eye Maple, Penwork and Gilt Composition Pedal Harp, early 19th century, with brass plaque engraved Sebastian Erard Harp and Pianoforte Maker in Ordinary to Her Majesty and the Royal Family, the reverse inscribed Sebastian Erard's Patent 458?, 18 Great Marlborough Street, London, the fluted column support with Grecian decoration, the base decorated with anthemion, with 43 strings and 8 pedals, the platform base on claw feet 172cm highProvenance: The Property of Sir Brooke Boothby, ex Fonmon Castle The harp needs re-tuning and is playable. Strings are present. Numerous natural cracking to the gesso (as photographed). Numerous scuffs to the framework and the paintwork consistent with age. Some wormholes visible on the back support and around the base (as photographed). Two of the paw legs/feet are later in date. Some further old decay to the underside. Please see additional images online.

Vintage Cord Harp.

RARE IRISH SINGLE-ACTION GRECIAN HARP by 'John Egan of 30 Dawson Street, Dublin', circa 1820, decorated with gilded Grecian musicians, fluted column in green and gilt, base with further foliate decoration and two winged musicians, eight pedals, four paw feet, 165cms (h)Comments: pedals loose and missing, damage to paw feet, wear, splits and scuffs overall, strings loose and missing in places, a rare example in need of restoration, viewing highly recommendedProvenance: The Cornelia Bayley Collection from Plas Teg, an important Jacobean house in Flintshire, North Wales Plas Teg: Once in a Generation Welsh House Clearance — Rogers Jones CoNote: the auction lots are contained in a warehouse near Wrexham. Viewing can be arranged by appointment by calling Richard Hughes on 07593 181017. Purchased lots require collection by appointment once invoices are settled and strictly within ten days (maximum) from the auction date. Purchases which are not collected by this time will incur a charge of £50 per item per day. Please note that most HGV vehicles can enter the warehouse for convenient collection, but we do not offer assistance for heavy and large objects, please be prepared.

George I (1714-27), silver Halfcrown, 1717, roses and plumes reverse, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, +.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TIRTIO+, 14.92g (Bull 1554; ESC 589; S.3642). Toned with wear from circulation both sides, some spots, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as VF25.NGC certification 8368437-011.The Latin legends translates as on the obverse "George, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign." This year of halfcrown always has TERTIO mis-spelled as TIRTIO.The roses and plumes on the reverse are indicative of metals sourced from mines in England and Wales operated by the London Lead Company which occurred on some years of coinage from 1706 in the reign of Queen Anne until 1737 in the reign of George II. For further reading see new publication "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch, Chapter Fourteen.The total silver output for the calendar year of 1717 at the Mint amounted to £2,939.

William III (1694-1702), silver Halfcrown, 1696 Norwich Mint, N below first laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., toothed border around rim both sides, rev. small crowned cruciform shields, early Irish harp, plain angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters and dated,.+.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. OCTAVO.+.+, 14.86g (Bull 1083 R; ESC 538; S.3479). Weak in parts with streaky tone both sides, small patch of scratches on reverse from prior spot removal, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF details reverse spot removed, a rarer provincial issue.NGC certification 8368437-003.The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William the Third by the Grace of God," on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." And on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the eighth year of the reign."Over £5million worth of old hammered silver was recoined into modern milled silver coinage over 1696 and 1697 of which the provincial mints of York, Norwich, Exeter, Chester, and Bristol all played a part as well as London.

Anne (1702-14), silver Crown, 1703, VIGO. below first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO, 29.95g (Bull 1340; ESC 99; C&R 562 R; S.3576; KM.519.1). Toned a little brighter on obverse, some nicks and surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU details cleaned.NGC certification 8368422-007.The most intrepid of stories lays behind the capture of the Vigo treasure as opposed to the other companies or privateers who had their mark placed upon the coins in other reigns. The Battle of Vigo Bay occurred on 23rd October 1702 and it was after the Battle that the treasure largely of silver, with a tiny proportion of gold was captured and transported back to Southampton on the south coast of England. From there the treasure was brought with great pomp and ceremony to London, overseen by the Mint Master himself, one Mr Isaac Newton, to then be turned into coinage at the Royal Mint in the Tower of London. The treasure consisted of absolutely thousands of pounds in weight of silver, but a mere seven pounds and eight ounces of gold. The silver output for the calendar year of 1703 amounted to £2,226, though the following output of 1704 amounted to a massive £12,422 which probably includes continued production of 1703 dated coins from the VIGO treasure.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Anne by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign."

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Halfcrown, 1705, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, Welsh plumes in angles, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .++ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. QVINTO, 14.97g (Bull 1360 R; ESC 571; S.3581). Toned with wear both sides, nicks and surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF40, rare.NGC certification 8368441-001.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Anne by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the fifth year of the reign."We note the silver output for the calendar year of 1705 was a mere £1,332 which pales into insignificance when compared to the over half a million coined in gold that year. This small output of silver would have been spread across Crowns, Halfcrowns shillings and sixpences only.The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from Wales. For further reading see "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch.

g Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof Ten Ounces of Five Hundred Pounds, 2021, Three Graces, struck in 999.9 fine gold, crowned head right, JC below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 500 POUNDS.2020, rev. three female figures representing England, Scotland and Ireland embracing with a harp, thistle and shield at their feet, quiver and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABILE around, and W. WYON in the left field, edge milled, 312g (S.GE14). Brilliant proof as struck, graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases.NGC Certification 6135569-001 Limited issue of 50.

George I (1714-27), silver Halfcrown, 1715, roses and plumes reverse, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, +.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SECVNDO+, 14.92g (Bull 1550 R; ESC 587; S.3642). Toned with wear and haymarking both sides, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU50.NGC certification 8368437-010.The Latin legends translates as on the obverse "George, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the second year of the reign."The roses and plumes on the reverse are indicative of metals sourced from mines in England and Wales operated by the London Lead Company which occurred on some years of coinage from 1706 in the reign of Queen Anne until 1737 in the reign of George II. For further reading see new publication "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch, Chapter Fourteen.The total silver output for the calendar year of 1715 at the Mint amounted to £5,093.

 gElizabeth II (1952-2022),gold proof Two Ounces of Two Hundred Pounds, 2020, Three Graces, struck in 999.9 fine gold, crowned head right, JC below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 200 POUNDS.2020,rev. three female figures representing England, Scotland and Ireland embracing with a harp, thistle and shield at their feet, quiver and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABILE around, and W. WYON in the left field, edge milled (S.GE12).Brilliant proof as struck, graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo, First Releases. NGC Certification 6135525-001Calendar Year Mintage 335.The Latin legend on obverse translates as "Elizabeth the Second by the Grace of God, Queen, Defender of the Faith", and on the reverse as "Unbreakable League". 

William III (1694-1702), silver Halfcrown, 1697, York Mint, Y with curved tail below first laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., toothed border around rim both sides, rev. large crowned cruciform shields, later Irish harp, plain angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters and dated,.+.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. NONO.+.+, 15.14g (Bull 1100; ESC 551; S.3492). Toned with a couple of spots, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU53, rarer provincial issue.NGC certification 8368437-004.The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William the Third by the Grace of God," on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." And on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the ninth year of the reign."Over £5million worth of old hammered silver was recoined into modern milled silver coinage over 1696 and 1697 of which the provincial mints of York, Norwich, Exeter, Chester, and Bristol all played a part as well as London.

George III (1760-1820), silver proof Bank of Ireland Six Shillings, 1804, laureate and draped bust right, top leaf of laurel wreath points to end of E, C.H.K on truncation, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX., rev. struck en medaille, Hibernia seated left, holding spray of leaves, harp to right with 10 strings, date and value in exergue, 1804 / SIX SHILLINGS, legend around upper half, BANK OF IRELAND TOKEN, the whole coin struck over a Spanish Empire Eight Reales, 26.90g (D&F 616; S.6615; Vice 4a dies 1d+A1). Toned with remains of original lustre, date weakly struck, very fine.CGS UK certification 5880 -HD.G3.1799.03The Latin legends translate as on obverse "George III by the grace of God, King" and on the reverse "of Britain."

g Elizabeth II (1952-2022), gold proof Five Ounces of Five Hundred Pounds, 2020, Three Graces, struck in 999.9 fine gold, crowned head right, JC below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 500 POUNDS.2020, rev. three female figures representing England, Scotland and Ireland embracing with a harp, thistle and shield at their feet, quiver and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABILE around, and W. WYON in the left field, edge milled, 156.30g (S.GE13). Brilliant proof as struck, graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases.NGC Certification 6135194-006 Limited issue of 160.

George I (1714-27), silver Crown, 1716, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eleven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, roses and plumes in alternate angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN. ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, note use of letter U in edge wording, +.DECUS. ET. TUTAMEN+ ANNO. REGNI. SECVNDO., 30.11g (Bull 1540; ESC 110; S.3639). A little bright and perhaps once cleaned as some residual tone remains around rim and within hair, short scratch on cheek, a couple of tiny digs on obverse, otherwise about very fine, reverse a little stronger.The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "George by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse as "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." Additionally on the edge as "an ornament and a safeguard, in the second year of the reign."The roses and plumes on the reverse are indicative of metals sourced from mines in England and Wales operated by the London Lead Company which occurred on some years of coinage from 1706 in the reign of Queen Anne until 1737 in the reign of George II. For further reading see new publication "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch, Chapter Fourteen.

George I (1714-27), silver Halfcrown, 1720, 20 of date struck over 17, roses and plumes reverse, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, nine strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, retrograde Z type 1 in date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, +.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SEXTO+, 14.96g (Bull 1555; ESC 590; S.3642). Toned with wear and haymarking both sides, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as VF30.NGC certification 8368437-012.The Latin legends translates as on the obverse "George, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the sixth year of the reign."The roses and plumes on the reverse are indicative of metals sourced from mines in England and Wales operated by the London Lead Company which occurred on some years of coinage from 1706 in the reign of Queen Anne until 1737 in the reign of George II. For further reading see new publication "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch, Chapter Fourteen.The total silver output for the calendar year of 1720 at the Mint amounted to £24,279.

William and Mary (1688-94), silver Crown, 1691, conjoined busts right, legend and toothed border surrounding, GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, WM monogram in angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date surrounding, legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR FR. ET. HI. REX. ET. REGINA. edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO.+., 30.00g (Bull 820; ESC 82; S.3433). Attractively toned with some wear to high points, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU50.NGC certification 8368384-002. The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William and Mary by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "King and Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." Additionally on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign." We note the silver output for the calendar year of 1691 was a mere £3,731 and would have been spread across Crowns, Halfcrowns and Small silver, the second lowest of the reign.

George II (1727-60), silver Crown, 1746, LIMA. below older laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS.II. DEI.GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, Irish harp with ten strings, coat of arms of Brunswick and Luneberg with seven hearts, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .M.B.F.ET. H.REX.F.D.B. ET.L.D.S.R.I. A.T.ET.E., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. NONO, 30.17g (Bull 1668; ESC 125; S.3689). Toned with a little wear to high points, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU55.NGC certification 8368422-012.The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George the second by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun et Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius et Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." Additionally on the edge as "an ornament and a safeguard, in the nineteenth year of the reign."The coins provenance marked LIMA under the bust are all made from silver from treasure captured from the Spanish by the English Privateers John Morecock and James Talbot, Captains of the Prince Frederick and the Duke in 1745. The total silver output for the calendar year 1746 was an immense £136,431.The story behind these captures is revealed in detail in the new book published by Spink "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch, where Chapter 9 pages 116-142 deals with the back story of the journey of silver mined and coined in Peru by one nation, subsequently captured and finding its way reminted into the pockets of the populous of another nation, the two biggest sea powers of the era.

James II (1685-88), silver Crown, 1687 TERTIO, second laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. . ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO.+, 30.19g (Bull 743; ESC 78; S.3407). Attractively toned and well struck on a broad flan for this issue, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU58.NGC certification 8368384-001.A major influx of silver came into the mint for coinage during 1687, as a successful sea salvage operation of a treasure from the Spanish ship the Nuestra Señora de la Concepcion had occurred off the East Coast of North America. Remarkable in that the ship had sank some forty years before and had broken up over the Ambrosia Bank Shoal. William Phips was in charge of the successful recovery and delivery of some 25 tonnes of silver, which was made to the Mint in June 1687. Two commemorative medallions were produced in connection with the event, the "Silver Shoals" medal depicting on the reverse the wrecked hull of the ship and the salvagers approaching, and a second medal depicting Lord Albemarle whose Treasure hunting company had financed the expedition, with Neptune on the reverse. Perhaps this is why much of the silver coinage of James II often shows haymarking and flaws, as the silver used had been immersed in saltwater for some 40 years before refining, annealing, and striking.The coins were also rushed in their production as 25 tonnes of silver amounting to £205,536 of coin, was to be processed making weaknesses prevalent across the larger denominations. This input from the salvage was four fifths of the silver output in coin for 1687.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "James the Second by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." Additionally on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign."

Anne (1702-14), gold Guinea, 1702, Pre-Union type, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned Pre-Union cruciform shields, six strings to Irish harp, rose at centre, emblematic sceptres in angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR.FRA ET.HIB REG., edge milled, 8.17g (Schneider 525; Farey 0460 S; EGC 458 R2; MCE.209; S.3562). Ex-jewellery piece with associated smoothing and sweating from being worn, milled edge practically worn flat, poor to fair but a very rare initial date.The Latin legends translate as "Anne, by the grace of God," on obverse and on the reverse as "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland."This gold Guinea dates to the period when Sir Isaac Newton was the Master of the Mint with John Croker was the Chief Engraver of the coinage. The output of gold this calendar year had been £162,069.

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Halfcrown, 1707, roses and plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, roses and plumes in alternate angles, six strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG: BR: FRA. ET. HIB: REG:, edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. SEXTO, 15.00g (Bull 1364; ESC 573; C&R 583 R; S.3582). Toned with wear both sides, some flecking, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF45.NGC certification 8368437-009.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Anne by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign."The roses and plumes on the reverse are indicative of metals sourced from mines in England and Wales operated by the London Lead Company which occurred on some years of coinage from 1706 in the reign of Queen Anne until 1737 in the reign of George II. For further reading see new publication "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch, Chapter Fourteen.The total silver output for the calendar year of 1707 at the Mint amounted to £3,639.

George I (1714-27), silver Crown, 1723, South Sea Company Issue, laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. D. G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. F. D., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, initials SS and C in alternate angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .BRVN ET. L. DVX S.R.I.A:TH ET. EL., edge inscribed in raised letters of inverted orientation to obverse, note use of letter U in edge wording, +.DECUS. ET. TUTAMEN+ ANNO./+ REGNI. DECIMO.,30.13g (Bull 1545; ESC 114; S.3640). Toned, some scratches to rear of bust in obverse field, some adjustment marks below, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF45.NGC certification 8368422-008.The Latin legends translates as on the obverse "George, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith" and on the reverse "Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." Additionally on the edge as "an ornament and a safeguard, in the tenth year of the reign."The South Sea Company is famously known for the economically disastrous "South Sea Bubble" of over-speculation by the public in its shares which occurred 300 years ago in 1720. The company subsequently managed to recover successfully with careful debt management from this low point and later supplied much silver bullion from South America to the Mint in exchange for the right to export money overseas. The silver supplied up to 1723 produced a very large coinage of Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings and Sixpences all dated 1723 amounting to a calendar year output of £149,107.

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), silver proof Two Ounces of Five Pounds, 2020, struck in .9999 fine silver, from the Great Engravers series commemorating the Three Graces coin by William Wyon, crowned head right, JC below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 5 POUNDS. 2020, rev. three female figures representing England, Scotland and Wales embracing, a harp, thistle and shield at their feet, quiver, and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABILE (unbreakable league), edge milled (S.GE8). Brilliant proof as struck, graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases.NGC certification 6135515-020

Charles II (1660-85), silver Crown, 1662, by Roettier, first laureate and draped bust right, rose below, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS . II. DEI. GRA., rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, pairs of interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, eight strings to Irish harp, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, lettering of inverted orientation to obverse with words of closely spaced letters, +*DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN*, 30.00g (Bull 340; ESC 15A; S.3350). Toned with rim knock at top of obverse, a few nicks and flecks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU50.NGC certification 8368422-001. The Latin legends on this coin translate as "Charles the Second, by the grace of God" on the obverse, "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" on the reverse, and finally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard" a reference to the prevention of the edge being clipped or mutilated by the unscrupulous. The new issue of machine made "milled" coins were introduced to the public in the latter part of the year 1662, with the production of these English silver Crowns, the first denomination issued proudly by this method. The smaller denominations of Halfcrown and Shilling would follow dated 1663 with the Sixpence not arriving till 1674, the Twopence in 1668 and other small silver from 1670. It seems there was good reason for the issue of the silver Crowns first as in the year 1662 King Charles II sold the town of Dunkirk back to the French for five million French Livres, the town having been captured by the Parliamentarian forces in 1658. This created a massive influx of silver into the Mint to convert to British silver, reportedly 1,500,000 silver Ecus transported in 300 chests from December 1662 until mid-1663 at a total weight of 108,636 pounds. Naturally the biggest denomination in silver would be the most efficient way to work through the supply, hence the Crown being the coin of choice. There are two distinct varieties of silver Crown dated 1662 as well as a number of more minor variations, the main one being whether the coin carries a rose under the bust or not. It has often been conjectured that the rose indicates silver supplied from the west country of England, so perhaps the non-rose variety would mean silver from the Dunkirk sale, however, research is ongoing to hopefully one day find documentary evidence, as the West Country theory seems to be more of an assumption and extrapolation of when the rose mint mark was used for the Truro and Exeter area for provincial silver coins in the reign of Charles I some 20 years earlier. This sentiment was echoed by Alan Broad in his article "1662 Rose below" who also remarked that the old Commonwealth hammered cross and harp money was also being recoined so that was more likely a source for the rose below mark. This has been echoed more recently in "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch in Chapter 16 "The Enigmatic Roses Coins" page 217.

Charles II (1660-85), silver Crown, 1664, second laureate and draped bust right with crooked ties, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, seven strings to Irish harp, no line below crowns, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB. REX. edge inscribed in raised letters, +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN.*.ANNO. REGNI. XVI., 29.79g (Bull 362; ESC 28; S.3355). Toned with wear to high points, nicks and surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF40.NGC certification 8368422-003.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles the Second, by the grace of God" and on the reverse, "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland", and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the 16th year of the reign." The regnal year for Charles II always ignores the Commonwealth period and counts the regnal year from the death of his Father in January 1648/9.We note the calendar year output of silver for 1664 amounted to a total of £44,333, the sixth lowest of the reign.

Charles II (1660-85), silver Halfcrown, 1673, fourth laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, seven strings to Irish harp, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters, .+. DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. VICESIMO. QVINTO, 14.66g (Bull 463; ESC 473; S.3367). Toned with wear to high points, short scratch in obverse field, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF45.NGC certification 8368422-014.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles the Second by the Grace of God" and on the reverse, "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the twenty fifth year of the reign." The regnal year for Charles II always ignores the Commonwealth period and counts the regnal year from the death of his Father in January 1648/9.We note the calendar year output of silver for 1673 amounted to a total of £313,300.

William III (1694-1702), silver Halfcrown, 1697, Exeter Mint, E below first laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., toothed border around rim both sides, rev. large crowned cruciform shields, later Irish harp, plain angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters and dated,.+.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. NONO.+.+, 15.12g (Bull 1074; ESC 547; S.3490). Toned with brighter elements to hair, some flecking both sides, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU details cleaned, rarer provincial issue.NGC certification 8368437-005.The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William the Third by the Grace of God," on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." And on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the ninth year of the reign."Over £5million worth of old hammered silver was recoined into modern milled silver coinage over 1696 and 1697 of which the provincial mints of York, Norwich, Exeter, Chester, and Bristol all played a part as well as London.

Elizabeth II (1952-2022), silver proof Five Ounces of Ten Pounds, 2020, struck in .9999 fine silver, from the Great Engravers series commemorating the Three Graces coin by William Wyon, crowned head right, JC below for designer Jody Clark, Latin legend and border surrounding, ELIZABETH II. D. G. REG. F. D. 5 POUNDS. 2020, rev. three female figures representing England, Scotland and Wales embracing, a harp, thistle and shield at their feet, quiver, and palm branch in exergue, FOEDUS INVIOLABILE (unbreakable league), edge milled, 156.3g (S.GE9). Brilliant proof as struck, graded by NGC as PF70 Ultra Cameo First Releases.NGC Certification 6135532-001 Limited issue of 500.

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Crown, 1705, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to Irish harp, Welsh plumes in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REG., edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .++ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. QVINTO, 30.00g (Bull 1341 R2; ESC 100 R2; S.3577). Lightly toned, some wear to high points, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU53 and the rarest date for the denomination in this reign.NGC certification 8368384-003. The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Anne by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the fifth year of the reign." We note the silver output for the calendar year of 1705 was a mere £1,332 which pales into insignificance when compared to the over half a million coined in gold that year. This small output of silver would have been spread across Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings and Sixpences only. The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from Wales. For further reading see "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch.

Anne (1702-14), silver Crown, 1713, third draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned emblematic Post-Union cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, roses and plumes in alternate angles, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BRI.FR. ET.HIB. REG., edge inscribed in raised letters and dated, +DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN ANNO. REGNI. DVODECIMO., 30.00g (Bull 1349; ESC 109; S.3603). Olive grey tone, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU55, the final year and type of the reign for this denomination.NGC certification 8368384-001.The Latin legends translate as "Anne, by the grace of God," on obverse and on the reverse as "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland," additionally on the edge as "an ornament and a safeguard, in the twelfth year of the reign."We note the silver output for the calendar year of 1713 was a mere £7,232 which pales into insignificance when compared to the over half a million coined in gold that year. This small output and would have been spread across Crowns, Halfcrowns and Small silver only.The roses and plumes on the reverse are indicative of metals sourced from mines in England and Wales operated by the London Lead Company which occurred on some years of coinage from 1706 in the reign of Queen Anne until 1737 in the reign of George II. For further reading see new publication "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch, Chapter Fourteen.

Charles II (1660-85), silver Crown, 1673, QVINTO edge, third laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, seven strings to Irish harp, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, DECUS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REG. VICESIMO. QVINTO., 30.01g (Bull 390; ESC 47; S.3358). Toned with flecking both sides and some wear to high points, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU50.NGC certification 8368422-004.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles the Second by the Grace of God" and on the reverse, "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the twenty fifth year of the reign." The regnal year for Charles II always ignores the Commonwealth period and counts the regnal year from the death of his Father in January 1648/9.We note the calendar year output of silver for 1673 amounted to a total of £313,300.

George II (1727-60), silver Crown, 1741, young laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, GEORGIVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform shields, eight strings to Irish harp, roses in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, M.B.F. ET. H. REX. F.D. B.ET. L. D. S. R. I. A. T ET. E., edge inscribed in raised letter and dated, DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. DECIMO. QVARTO, 30.09g (Bull 1666; ESC 123; S.3687). Toned with wear to high points of portrait on hair and eye, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF45.NGC certification 8368422-010.The Latin legends translate to on obverse "George the second by the Grace of God" continuing on the reverse in abbreviated Latin which if in shown in full reads "Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex Fidei Defensor Brun et Lunebergen-sis Dux, Sacri Romani Imperii Archi-Thesaurius et Elector" and translates as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland, Defender of the Faith, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, High Treasurer and Elector of the Holy Roman Empire." Additionally on the edge as "an ornament and a safeguard, in the fourteenth year of the reign."We note the silver output for the calendar year of 1741 was £9,486 and this output and would have been spread across Crowns, Halfcrowns, Shillings, and Sixpences.The roses reverse is traditionally thought to be indicative of silver sourced from English mine operations only and the most recent update about this is to be found in "The Metal in Britains Coins" by Graham Birch.

Anne (1702-14), silver Pre-Union Halfcrown, 1704, plumes reverse, first draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, ANNA.DEI. GRATIA., rev. Pre-Union crowned cruciform shields, Welsh plumes in angles, seven strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG: BR: FRA. ET. HIB: REG:, edge inscribed in raised letters of upright orientation to obverse, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO, 14.88g (Bull 1359 R2; ESC 570; S.3581). Toned with weakness to higher points, some adjustment marks on one plume, long scratch from 04 of date, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF details reverse scratched.NGC certification 8368437-007.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Anne by the Grace of God," and abbreviated on the reverse as "Queen of Great Britain, France and Ireland." and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the third year of the reign."The plumes reverse indicate that this coin is made from silver sourced from mining companies associated with Wales, for further reading see "The Metal in Britain's Coins" by Graham Birch. The total output of silver from the Mint in the calendar year of 1704 amounted to £12,422 which probably includes continued production of 1703 dated coins from the VIGO treasure.

Charles II (1660-85), silver Crown, 1684, fourth laureate and draped bust right, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, CAROLVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, interlinked Cs in angles, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, eight strings to Irish harp, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, MAG. BR.FRA. ET.HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters, .+ DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO... REGNI. TRICESIMO. SEXTO+., 29.94g (Bull 420 R; ESC 67; S.3359). Toned with usual soft strike and wear, some short scratches in field, otherwise has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF40.NGC certification 8368422-005.The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "Charles the Second by the Grace of God" and on the reverse, "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" and additionally on the edge "An ornament and a safeguard, in the thirty sixth year of the reign." The regnal year for Charles II always ignores the Commonwealth period and counts the regnal year from the death of his Father in January 1648/9.We note the calendar year output of silver for 1684 amounted to a total of £53,660.

Two Melissa musical compacts, Two Melissa musical compacts, both gilt metal engine turned of rectangular form, largest with birds in flight over water and reeds, 9.5cm x 6cm, the other domed with harp, La Vie en Rose sticker to mirror, 7.5cm x 5cm (2)

A handcrafted African stringed instrument, possibly a traditional lyre or harp, featuring a rustic wooden frame and a stretched animal skin soundboard. The instrument is strung with multiple strings tied to a wooden tuning bar, with shell adornments along the rim of the bowl, showcasing an authentic folk craftsmanship. The aged patina and visible wear suggest cultural and historical significance, likely used in traditional ceremonies or storytelling performances. The backside of the instrument features a label, potentially indicating provenance or maker details.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 18.5"HCountry of Origin: AfricaCondition: Age related wear.

19th Century metal accessories group. Includes: Cast brass Milners' Patent safe plate, 2x corkscrews, folding iron toolkit, Jews harp, can opener, toffee hammer, compass, Salter's scales, gilt brass pen nip holder and woodgrain effect tool.

A resin sculpture of a woman seated on rocks holding a harp, 58cm highLocation:If there is no condition report shown, please request

λ MICHAEL GINSBORG (BRITISH B. 1956) PLAYING THE GREAT HARP, SIXTH STUDY Acrylic on paper on calico Signed, titled and dated 1993 (verso) 30.5 x 46cm (12 x 18 in.)Provenance: Private Collection, Prunella Clough Benjamin Rhode Gallery, London Sale, Phillips, London, 25 September 2001, lot 243 Private Collection, Wiltshire

BLUES - LP COLLECTION. A collection of 29 x LPs. Artists/ Titles include Carey Bell's Blues Harp (DS-622), Juke Boy Bonner - I'm Going Back To The Country (F1036), Jimmy Davis - Maxwell Street, Curtis Jones - Lonesome Bedroom Blues, Smokey Hogg Sings The Blues, Crying Sam Collins and his Git-Fiddle, Leroy Carr - Blues Before Sunrise, Big Bill Broonzy - Trouble In Mind, Big Bill Broonzy Sings Country Blues, Eddie Kirkland - Front And Centre, Blind Blake 1926-30 - Bootleg Rum Dub Blues, Chuck Berry - Back Home, Joe Hill Louis, Little Walter and Charley Lincoln. The condition is generally VG+ to Ex+ with some dropping slightly below.

mm: Lion -1642/1644, Type 1. Crowned bust left, VI behind, rev. Crowned oval, garnished arms, Maid of Erin harp, 2.94gm. (Brooker 1099; N. 2321; S. 2875). Good very Fine, good cabinet tone.

George III (1760-1820), Sixpence, 1787, young laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, stop above head, rev. four crowned shields cruciform, with hearts, six strings to harp, (ESC 1626; Bull 2187; S.3748). Extremely fine, attractively toned.

[type 7var.], mm: Lion -1642/1644. Crowned king on horse left raising sword, horse's tail between legs, EBOR below horse, rev. Crowned, lion paws garnished arms, Maid of Erin harp. 13.73gm. (cf Brooker 1088; N 2315; S 2869). About Very Fine, good cabinet toning but scratches at horse’s hooves and large edge flan flaw.

George III (1760-1820), Possible Trial or Pattern Shilling, 1787, in silver, by L. Pingo, struck in an unusually large flan, stop above head and at date, with semée of hearts, 7 harp strings, edge grained, raised rims, 26mm, 5.98g (cf. Bull 2172; ESC 1241; S 3746). Good very fine toned.Ex Noonans, 10-3-2020, lot 248 – hammer £460.

mm: sun/-. St. George's Cross arms within laurel and palm wreath, rev. Conjoined arms of St. George’s cross and Irish harp, denom. above. 2.98gm. (ESC 1489; Bull 200; N 2726; S 3219). Extremely Fine, pleasantly toned but weakly struck.

First laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, plain in angles, seven strings to Irish harp (S. 3470; Bull 995; ESC 89). A touch of rub to the highest points, otherwise Good Very Fine, darkly toned.

Anne (1702-1714), Crown, 1708, SEPTIMO, plumes, second bust left, reverse crowned cruciform shields, plumes in angles, nine strings to harp, (S.3602, Bull 1347, ESC108). Choice extremely fine, some parts better. Delightful orange, blue toning, with underlying brilliance.

Tower mint, mm: Lis – 1604/05. Second crowned and armoured bust right with pointed beard, XII behind, rev. Square-topped shield, plain harp, 5.84gm. (N 2073; S 2646). Very Fine, flan a little irregular, with a good iridescent cabinet toning.

William III, (1694-1702), Halfcrown, 1698 DECIMO, first laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right, rev. crowned shields cruciform, large square shields, ordinary harp with seven strings, (Bull 1034; ESC 554; S.3494). Extremely fine, attractively toned.

mm: sun/-. St. George's Cross arms within laurel and palm wreath, rev. Conjoined arms of St. George’s cross and Irish harp, denom. above. 14.83gm. (ESC 431; Bull 28; N 2722; S 3215). About Very Fine, a little weak in places.

Tower (under King), mm: Triangle – 1641/43. Third Equestrian Portrait of King left, brandishing upright sword, sash flying behind, grassy base line, no caparison., rev. Oval garnished arms, plain harp, 14.86gm. (Brooker 349–51; N 2212; S 2776). Very Fine, toned.

Tower (under King), mm: Tun -1636/38. Fifth crowned and draped narrow bust left, with single arch, falling lace collar, large XII behind, inner circle, rev. Square topped arms on cross moline, harp with five strings, inner circle, 6.05gm. (Brooker 515; N 2229; S 2796). Almost Extremely Fine, lightly toned with areas of weakness, esp. on obv.

First young head left, w.w. raised on truncation, date below. Rev, crowned shield of arms within laurel wreath, seven strings to Irish harp, emblems below, edge milled (S. 3852; EGC 1054; Marsh 22). Good Very Fine, rev. better, a couple of tiny toning spots.

Crowned bust left with B below, mark of value behind, rev. Square-topped arms upon long cross fourchée, Maid of Erin harp, 0.51gm. (Brooker 723; N.2303; S.2857). About Extremely Fine, very prettily toned with some iridescence, scarce.

Tower (under King), mm: Anchor -1638/39. Fifth crowned and draped even narrower bust left, with single arch, falling lace collar, large XII behind, inner circle, rev. Square topped arms on cross moline, harp with five strings, inner circle, 5.97gm. (Brooker 517; N 2228; S 2796). Almost Extremely Fine, lightly toned with areas of weakness.