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Click here to subscribeTwo various antique Indonesian ivory kris handles includes carved ivory handle depicting traditional Indonesian deity figure, together with another depicting a carved scroll, each on a fitted wooden stand. Provenance: purchased in Indonesia early 1970s.(Height 19cm and 16cm approx, including stand). NB This item may not be exported
NO RESERVE Arabic and Greek printing.- Elichmann (Johann) Tabula Cebetis Graece, Arabice, Latine. Item Aurea Carmina Pythagorae, cum paraphrasi Arabica. Cum praef. C. Salmasii, text in Arabic, Greek and Latin, woodcut printer's device to title, 19th century red morocco-backed glazed boards, Leiden, Maire, 1640; and 3 others, Continental, v.s. (4)
WILLIAM ARTHUR SMITH BENSON (1854-1924)ORIGINAL CATALOGUE, LONDON, 1899-1900 including Price List Of Fittings for Oil, Gas, Candle, Table Ware, &C., 4to, colour plates displaying a collection of fittings, modern card covers, in caseProvenance: Bernard QuaritchNote: This is a rare item - another copy of this catalogue is held at the National Art Library, Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
[Holberg, Ludvig]. Nicolai Klimii Iter Subterraneum Novam Telluris Theoriam ac Historiam Quintae Monarchiae adhuc nobis incognitae exhibens e Bibliotheca B. Abelini, editio secunda auctior et emendatior, Copenhagen & Leipzig, Christian Gottlob Mengel, 1745, engraved frontispiece, engraved title, folding map and 4 engraved plates, small wormtrack to fore-margin of first few leaves, and wormtrack to lower inner margin towards rear of volume, not affecting text, bookplate of Scrope Berdmore, S.T.P. Coll. Mert. Custos, 1790 to front pastedown, additionally inscribed to head of front pastedown 'e Museae C: Cracherode May 15 1799 J B', contemporary calf, gilt decorated spine, rubbed and some wear, with upper cover detached, 8vo, together with Familiar Letters from Italy, to a friend in England, by Peter Beckford, 2 volumes, 1st edition, Salisbury, 1805, bookplate of Scrope Berdmore, and Henry C. Compton, Lyndhurst, to front pastedown, contemporary sprinkled full calf, rubbed and a little wear to joints, 8vo, plus Milton (John), Poetical Works, with principal notes of various commentators, to which are added illustrations, with some account of the Life of Milton, by the Rev. Henry John Todd, 6 volumes, 1801, first volume inscribed to front endpaper 'Hen: Bathurst the gift of Apsley 1804', marbled edges, contemporary diced uniform full calf, heavily worn, with most covers detached, large 8vo (binding copy), and other various antiquarian, mostly English literature and history, including two copies of the Book of Common Prayer, 1715, a third Book of Common Prayer dated 1753, with gilt bookplate of Lucrecia Compton dated 1770 to front pastedown, and two heavily-worn English 17th century stumpwork designs depicting the Virgin and child within a corona, mounted to centre of each cover, a part-set of Scott's works, Moral Emblems... from Jacob Cats and Robert Farlie, illustrated by John Leighton, 1860, etc The first item is the second enlarged edition of an influential utopian novel set in the earth's interior, by the Norwegian-Danish author Ludvig Holberg (1684-1754). (3 shelves)
Burke (Edmund, subject). The Confederacy of Kings against the Freedom of the World; being Free Thoughts upon the Present State of French Politics ... in Three Letters addressed to the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, 1st edition, for Deighton, and Johnson, 1792, errata leaf, marginal damp-staining to first 2 quires including title page, bound with: [Price, Joseph], A Third Letter to the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, on the Subject of the Evidence contained in the Reports of the Select Committee of the House of Commons, 1st edition, for the author, 1782, title page soiled and laid down, repaired closed tear, lacking final leaf (pp. 69/70); Burke (Edmund), Two Letters addressed to a Member of the Present Parliament on the Proposals for Peace with the Regicide Directory of France, [2nd edition or later], F. and C. Rivington, 1796, lacking half-title (which contains the edition statement); Dundas (Henry, 1st Viscount Melville, subject, An Exposure of the Persecution of Lord Melville in a Letter to an Intimate Acquaintance, 1st edition, for J. Hatchard, 1805; Le Mesurier (Havilland), Two Letters on the Commissariat; written to the Commissioners of Military Inquiry, 1st edition, for John Stockdale, 1806, title page slightly soiled and with a short closed tear; generally light spotting and browning throughout the volume, stab-holes visible in gutter, contemporary half calf, front board detached, 8vo (21 x 13 cm). Together with approximately 10 others, including Hinds (Samuel), A Charge Delivered to the Clergy of Norwich, 1st edition, B. Fellowes, 1852, contemporary half calf by Bedford, 8vo, Sade (Jacques de), The Life of Petrarch, collected from Memoires pour la vie de Petrarch by Mrs Dobson, 2 volumes, 5th edition, 8 engraved plates, offset, contemporary half calf, 8vo, and similar ESTC N26822 (Confederacy of Kings), T2818 (Price). Pamphlet volume including scarce pieces relating to Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France and the Warren Hastings trial. ESTC traces eight copies only for the first item (Confederacy of Kings); Copac locates seven copies of the Dundas, and one copy of the Le Mesurier. (15)
Edinburgh Philosophical Journal. Exhibiting a View of the Progress of Discovery in Natural Philosophy, Chemistry, Natural History..., Conducted by Dr. Brewster and Professor Jameson, 14 volumes in 7, Edinburgh: Archibald Constable, 1819-1826, numerous plates, maps, plans etc, some folding, a few with colour, scarce light spotting or toning, volume IX-X with some dampstaining and one contents leaf with loss to fore-margin (affecting one word), together with Edinburgh New Philosophical Journal, Exhibiting a View of the Progressive Improvements and Discoveries in the Sciences and the Arts, Conducted by Robert Jameson, 32 volumes in 16, Edinburgh: Adam Black, 1826-1842, scarce light spotting or toning, uniform contemporary red half morocco, faded and a trifle rubbed, 8vo First item: Volume I June 1819 includes 'Demonstration of a Theorem Relating to Prime Numbers' by Charles Babbage. Volume VIII January 1823 includes 'On the Theoretical Principles of the Machinery for Calculating Tables. In a letter from Charles Babbage... to Dr. Brewster'. (23)
18TH CENTURY OAK 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK marked Nicholas Goddard, Newark, having arched hood, long waist door with glass bullion on panelled base with bracket feet, overall copiously later carved. 15.5 x 12" approx brass face with silvered Roman chapter ring and strike silent indicator, pierced gilt spandrels, seconds dial and date aperture. Two train movement, strikes on one bell. Overall 235cm high approx. This item has been flood damaged and is sold without reserve. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
19TH CENTURY 8 DAY LONGCASE CLOCK marked Thomas Naduell, West Bromich, having hood with broken swan neck pediment above arched apertrue flanked by plain turned columns, the waist with quarter pilasters and moulded door on a panelled base with reeded angles. 20" x 14.5" painted face with rolling moon (seconds dial missing) and date aperture, Roman numerals. Two train movement, strikes on one bell. Overall 230cm high approx. This item has been flood damaged and is sold without reserve. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
19TH CENTURY DUTCH MARQUETRY SIDE CABINET overall copiously inlaid with floral marquetry and parquetry, having a cushion shaped frieze drawer over two blind panelled cupboards standing on tapering block feet. Single shelf to the interior. 101 x 49 x 95cm approx. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Fair condition commensurate with age. Some damage to one area of marquetry on the top and odd small sections of missing veneer around edges in places but basically an attractive item.
FINE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH WALNUT STRAIGHT FRONTED DISPLAY CABINET having swept top, above a pair of glazed doors with foliate inlaid panels below, revealing two plate glass shelves to the interior, canted sides with serpentine glazing over similar foliate inlaid panels, overall with good quality ormolu mounts, geometric and foliate designs with lion masks on bold paw feet. Circa 1875. 163 x 48 x 170cm approx. This item has been flood damaged and is sold without reserve.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: This item has been flood damaged and was immersed in river water up to the second shelf. Although appearing still in remarkably good condition there is evidence in places of lifting veneers, one of the rear legs joint has expanded and there are a few minor pieces of missing veneer. Sold as seen. Veneers in lower portions are loose in places and coming away - some minor losses (so far). Exceedingly good quality, particularly the mounts. Marble top is lost.
RARE WILLIAM AND MARY BURR ELM STRAIGHT FRONTED CHEST OF EIGHT SHORT DRAWERS, having oval herringbone outlined and cross banded panel to the moulded edge top, the drawers with herringbone and cross banded outlines on a moulded edge base with bun feet. Appearing original brass handles and escutcheons. 52 x 84 x73cm approx. This item has been significantly flood damaged and is sold without reserve. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: This item has been significantly flood damaged up to the top drawers. A lot of the veneer has either come off or is very loose and the carcass has undoubtedly distorted. The top was not submerged but may have been affected by the damp.
19th century walking stick with carved ivory finial in the form of a dog, 83cm PLEASE NOTE: THIS ITEM CONTAINS OR IS MADE OF IVORY. Buyers must be aware that regulations of several countries, including USA, prohibit the import of ivory, or any goods containing ivory. Ewbank’s advise prospective purchasers who intend to ship this lot to another country that they must familiarise themselves with the relevant import/export regulations prior to bidding. They are responsible for their shipping arrangements and the onus is therefore on them to organise their own shipping.
A SPERM WHALE PENIS, ¨late 19th century, a taxidermy stuffed sperm whale penis (Physeter macrocephalus), stuffed with hair and end tied with rope,167cm long and 29cm at the thickest partCITES ANNEX - A The vendor of this item has received an email from the UK CITES Management Authority and this piece has been classed as worked and does not require an article 10 certificate.May be subject to CITES Regulations when exported.
Rare WW2 Fleet Air Arm White Leather C-Type Flying Helmet and G-Type Oxygen Mask, the helmet in the style of a Naval issue C-Type with zipped ear cups. Complete with the original wiring loom. Earphones within the ear cups. Complete with the original goggle straps and rear neck flap. Helmet has an original G-Type oxygen mask attached retaining the copper nose wire and original microphone attachment. The set shows service wear and some staining to the white leather. A scarce item of WW2 headdress.
Rare British Airborne 1st Model Step-In Paratroopers Smock, manufactured by Rego Clothiers Ltd, produced in a heavy gabardine khaki coloured material with working central front zip, Newey Patt press stud fittings to the front, storm type cuffs and armpit ventilation. Original shoulder straps. Lower side pockets have the original zips. Interior of the smock has the original “Jackets Parachutist” label, having Rego Clothiers Ltd makers details, size details etc. War Department inspection stamp but no date letter visible. The smock shows light service wear. Overall a very good example of an extremely rare item of British Airborne forces clothing. These smocks were the first examples produced and issued to the newly formed British Airborne Forces. They were a direct copy of the early German Paratrooper smocks, which were also a step-in pattern. These early smocks were issued to the Airborne forces which took part in the Bruneval Raid (Operation Biting). They were soon proved to not be very effective as they were not quick to get in and out of and as a result were very soon replaced by the more commonly found Denison Smocks and Parachute Oversmocks. Very few of these early pattern smocks remain on the collecting market as many were dumped or altered for use after WW2. For more details about these items please see “Denison British Airborne Specialist Clothing From WW2 to the Present Day” by Bruce Wilson.
Imperial German Hussar Regiment Nr12 Commemorative Pipe, porcelain pipe with hand painted scene of a Hussar on horse back with regimental details and reverse side with German maiden. The pipe is complete with its full length commemorative pipe stand which can be taken apart. Very well detailed item. Small area of damage to lower section of pipe bowl but otherwise good example. Complete the stand measures 124cms in length.
WW1 German Trench Art Memorial, made from a bullet with Imperial crown tunic button mounted to the centre and small brass picture frame to the top with a image of a German in civilian clothing, can only assume this is someone who probably was killed during the war. This actual item was on display at the Tate Britain’s Aftermath exhibition, June 25th – September 24th 2018.
Rare Officers Beret for the Polish 1st Independent Parachute Brigade, well worn example of the special pattern beret issued to the Polish Airborne forces in WW2. The grey beret is fitted with bullion embroidered beret badge and single metal star below. Ribbed cloth trim and painted gromets. Cloth lining in spiral pattern. The beret shows a lot of service wear with staining and some small moth holes. An excellent used example of a scarce item of WW2 airborne headdress.
Extremely Rare Formal Adolf Hitler Presentation Silver Photograph Frame, fine example of the specially produced 925 silver photograph frame that was personally presented by Adolf Hitler. The frame is of steeped border design with the lower section having rectangular section with highly detailed national eagle and swastika with AH flanking the swastika. The frame is complete with its original reddish brown leather backing with brass clip fasteners and fold out stand. Frame is held by four small silver pins, two in the top and two in the bottom. The bottom edge is stamped with the original makers mark for Franz & Hermann Wandinger, who were the only silversmiths to be authorised to make these specially produced frames for Adolf Hitler to present. Bottom is also stamped with 925 silver mark and crescent moon and crown mark. A very good example of an extremely rare item of Third Reich militaria. These frames were only presented by Adolf Hitler and would have originally had a signed dedicated Hoffman type photograph of Adolf Hitler. It is believed that HRH the Prince of Wales later King Edward VIII was presented with one of these frames when he visited Berlin in the pre-war years.
Royal Air Force Officers Inter War Parade Full Dress Busby, leather covered shell with seal fur surround, knotted gold bullion cords with blue flecks. Fitted with the correct pattern busby badge. Fine officers ostrich feather plume. Interior has leather sweatband and officers lining, tailors label to the crown for Moss Bross & Co Ltd. Patent leather chinstrap still present. Fur remains in good condition. Some denting to the busby shell. Overall a good example of a scarce to find item of Royal Air Force headdress which was relatively short lived.
Rare WW2 Luftwaffe Handheld Aerial Camera in Original Transit Case, near mint condition of the rare Luftwaffe issue handheld aerial camera, “Handkammer Hk 12,5 / 7x9”. Retains all the original paint finish, instruction plates and issue plates. Complete with the original handle and thick leather strap. Accompanied by two spare lenses by Schneider-Gottingen. The camera is housed in the original wooden transit case which retains much of the original paint finish, metal hinged catch fittings and carry handle. Painted to the top of the box “Hk. 12,5 / 7x9” and “Fl 38004”. Also written to the front is address of the American serviceman who brought the item back from Germany at the end of the war, the original 1945 dated US certificate allowing Major Donald B O’Brien to post back to the USA this camera. A very interesting and scarce item of WW2 Luftwaffe equipment.PLEASE BE AWARE THIS ITEM IS VERY HEAVY
WW1 British Cavalry / Mounted Troops Greatcoat, interesting heavy khaki wool double breasted greatcoat with brass General Service buttons. Large collar, shoulder boards and lower pockets. White blanket cloth lining to the interior with ink depot issue stamps to the inside of the arm section. Coat shows some wear but generally a good example of a scare WW1 item of clothing.
Inert WW2 German Stick Grenade, complete with the metal top retaining just remains of the original paint finish. Wooden haft with stampings to the top. Metal base cap has remains of the paint finish. Please note this item is empty and safe. Legal to own in the UK. We are not able to offer any shipping for this item.
Early British Airborne Step-in Paratrooper Smock, being the light KD cloth example which was used for training in India and the Far East. The smock has front zip with concealed press studs to the top section. Armpit ventilation and side zips. Press studs to the lower leg sections of the smock. No labels or marks can be found inside the smock. Clear evidence of wear. Scarce item of Airborne uniform / equipment.
Scarce Victorian Sudan / Zulu War Period Officers Foreign Service Helmet, fine six panelled white helmet with top ventilation fitting. Complete with its officers style leather sweatband and crimson silk lining. Stamped to the interior with Hawkes & Co makers details. Helmet is complete with its original velvet backed linked chinstrap. A very fine example of a scarce to find item of Victorian military headdress.
Rare Third Reich Luftwaffe Me109 or Fw190 Aircraft Control Column, fine example of an original control column complete with ribbed covered grip section. All the original buttons for firing guns and fittings for releasing bombs etc. Mounted to the lower section of the column is the original data plate which is numbered Fl 47 919, Werk-Nr 27615, Great-Nr 102-288B and Baumuster KG 13 B. Overall a very good example of a scarce and iconic item.
^ Moroccan Sword Nimcha, 19th century, broad curved single edge blade cut with 3 fullers, iron guard with traces of gold damascene, one piece rhino horn grip, in its leather-covered scabbard. Fair condition, some heavy rust to blade, well worn. Overall 98cms, 82cms.THIS ITEM WILL REQUIRE A CITES LICENSE TO BE EXPORTED OUTSIDE THE UK
Victorian 21st Hussars Officers Sabretache Attributed to Sir Hugh Bateman Protheroe Smith OBE, being a French grey cloth faced example with gilt lace border having white central stripe, the centre embroidered with crowned VR cypher and laurel wreath surrounding a circle with “21/H” to the centre. Three brass D ring fittings to the top. Reverse of blue leather backing and complete with the pouch having Hawkes & Co paper label. The sabretache remains in excellent overall condition with the bullion remaining bright. Attached to the D rings is a label giving attribution and stating that the item was purchased at the sale of his home at Pentowan, Gyllyngvas, Falmouth Bay. This pattern of sabretache was only worn for a very short time as the regiment became 21st Lancers after 1897. Sir Hugh Bateman Protheroe Smith was from Cornwall, he was commissioned in The Dorsetshire Regiment in 1895 and transferred to the 21st Hussars, later Lancers in 1897. In 1898 he served with the regiment in the Sudan, charging in the famous action at the Battle of Omdurman. He served in South Africa from 1899-1900, receiving the Queens South Africa medal with five clasps. He later served in Somaliland 1903-04, before being appointed Commanding Officer, Military Mounted Police, Egypt in 1905 where he remained until retiring from the army in 1909. After leaving the army, he returned to Cornwall and he became Chief Constable for which he received a Knighthood in 1928.
^ Superb Brechin Volunteer Infantry Georgian Presentation Sword by Woolley, Deakin, Dutton & Johnson,1808, of Scottish National Interest, the sword with signed blued and gilt blade etched with crowned GR cipher, Royal Arms, figures of Victory, Britannia etc, martial trophies, Prince of Wales feathers, Union flowers and profuse foliage together with the gilt presentation inscription ‘Presented by the non-commissioned officers & privates of the Brechin Volr. Infantry to David Ogilvy Esqr Major of that corps in testimony of their esteem and respect for him as an officer and a gentleman A.D. 1808‘ against a blued ground. The presentation inscription is similar in design and style to that seen on the Lloyds Patriotic Swords. Gilt brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, pierced knuckle guard with laurel, langets formed as a pair of angel heads against a star burst, spiral carved ivory grip. In its leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts finely engraved with dragons and with an elaborate trophy. Good condition, a little age wear to scabbard mounts and blade, grip with vertical age crack. A truly beautiful sword of extreme quality, presented to someone believed to be from one of the most influential families in Scottish history. The Ogilvy family is one of the most distinguished families in Scottish History dating back to 1296 when Patrick de Ogilvy appears on the Ragman Roll swearing fealty to King Edward I of England. Patrick’s two sons, however supported Robert the Bruce during the wars of Scottish Independence. During the English Civil War, the Clan Ogilvy supported the Royalists, they fought under James Graham the 1st Marquess of Montrose. It was at the Battle of Philiphaugh in 1648 where James Ogilvy 2nd Earl of Airlie was captured and imprisoned in St Andrew’s Castle but managed to escape the day before his execution, wearing his sisters clothes. The Ogilvy Clan fought during the Jacobite Uprisings in 1715-16 and 1745-46 with one regiment from the clan fighting at the famous Battle of Culloden. It was after this battle that the chief of the clan escaped to France. The Brechin Volunteer Infantry, in Angus, was raised in 1799, in response to the threat of invasion from France after the French Revolution.THIS ITEM WILL REQUIRE A CITES LICENSE TO BE EXPORTED OUTSIDE THE EU
A SELECTION OF MAINLY SILVER AND WHITE METAL JEWELLERY to include a marcasite watch, loose charms, a heart shape modified amber pendant, a cut glass dressing table item, an Omega watch movement, a Longines watch movement, together with further necklaces, pendants, charms, rings, brooches, earrings etc, some with marks to indicate silver, weight 372 grams
England on Deroy - only the second one through the door at 1818 - 99 copies only ever made at Carnforth's Deroy studios back in the mid 70's , Carlisle based England were a great hard rock / prog band and this album is musically brilliant which is why it is still demanding hefty prices on the rare occasion it comes up for sale - your chance to own and important piece of musical history - some sleeve issues on rear as you can see and some marks to vinyl but playback is Ex - came from an associate of the band - fantastic item that we are proud to be offering up for saleVINYL LOOKS VERY GOOD CONDITION, HAS BEEN PLAYED BY OUR VALUER AND SOUNDS VERY GOOD AND NOT SCRATCHY AND A DECENT SHINE
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