A bronze figure of Yamantaka (Vajrabhairava) and his consort Vajravetali, 19th/20th century, his buffalo head with eight further heads behind and with thirty two arms, on sixteen legs, standing on eight Asuras, on a pierced lotus base. Height 36.5 cm, width 32 cm, depth 13 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: I believe this to be more 20th century not 19th/20th century. The tip to the central flame of the headdress is missing. The rear set of arms is loose to the main body and is incised with the number 9. There are small traces of verdigris throughout. On the high points on the rear of the head there are some small finials which are lightly polished but in my opinion not detrimental to the overall effect. The loose base is in generally good condition throughout however one Asuras (second in on the left hand side) has the tip of her headdress missing. The underside of the base is incised with the number 3. Given the small number faults mentioned this is still overall an effective looking item.
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A set of three Japanese carved and stained wood wall brackets, late 19th century, two with relief lacquer and Shibayama type decoration, two depicting a bird on the roof of a bird house with a blossoming prunus tree, inset with coral coloured berries and mother of pearl flowers, and another with a carved bone butterfly above low relief lacquer iris and leaves behind a fallen log, all within a sunken shaped panel, the underside of the brackets decorated in gilt with butterflies, birds and flowers, 59 cm x 31 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: One item has an 8 mm section of the moulded gilt frame missing from the bottom left hand corner. The gilding to the raised shaped border and outer edge are all rubbed, but not detrimental. There is an old split on the bottom left hand side near the pierced bracket, the coral coloured berries on the main panel have faded and are now a pink/white. Other than those faults mentioned the remainder appears to be in good order, no obvious further faults. It's matching partner bracket has a full length split (approximately 46 cm long) running from the top to the bottom, this can be seen on the left hand side of the panel. A small section of scroll is missing from the top on the left hand side. One of the ears holding the lower shelf to the panel has been off and has been screwed back on. The gilding is rubbed to the shaped interior border and the outer border of the main panel. The lacquer work mother of pearl inlaid pieces all appear to be intact and in good order. The individual wall bracket with iris and butterfly decoration has a full length split to the centre panel on the right hand side which continues down the right hand side of the remainder of the body. A small section of scrolling is missing from the upper right hand side. The gilding around the shaped interior rim and outer rim is 50% erased. The lacquer work and inlaid decoration to the main panel all appear to be in good decorative order. The splits in our opinion are age related expansion splits.
A superb ' Thunderbirds To The Rescue ' multi-signed paperback book. Signed to the front and inside page by a large number of cast / crew associated with the original 1960's Thunderbirds series (and some other Gerry Anderson related series). Autographs include; Gerry Anderson, Sylvia Anderson, Matt Zimmerman, Ray Barrett, David Graham, Wanda Ventham, David Holliday (signed twice), Jeremy Wilkin, Michael Billington, Brian Johnson (SFX), Bob Bell, Joy Cuff, etc. All were obtained in person. All hand signed, in various pens and all are undedicated. Rare to have all these signatures on one single item.
A rare and interesting Garter from the insignia of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, length 18½” including plain gilt buckle, the bullion wire motto and embellishment appears silver to the face however a small section visible on the reverse showing this as originally gilt. Basically GC (some wear to ends and edges) Provenance: a modern note suggests this item came via inheritance from a Great Grandfather who was a friend of a Comptroller to a Duke of Wellington
dating: Late 19th Century provenance: Persia, Straight, single-edged blade with chiselled back, in finest damask (probably older than the grip); hilt with iron base and frame, decorated in gold (koftgari) with floral motifs (small parts missing). Grip with yellow-gold grip scales, adorned with rubies, emeralds, and, on the pommel, with two diamonds. Wooden scabbard covered with bordeaux velvet (completely worn), with metal, gilded chape. The small dimensions suggest us that the item was made for an important lady of the Persian court. length 25.5 cm.
Bristol.- Law.- Presentment (The) of the Grand Jury of Bristol at the General Sessions of the Peace, &c. holden there, begun March 13. 1682. To the right worshipful, Thomas Eston, Esq; Mayor; the right worshipful Sir John Churchhill, Knight, Recorder..., single sheet, 359 x 219mm., printed recto and verso, fold, short tear, chip to margin, soiled, [Wing P3286], folio, printed by H. Hills, Jun. for Charles Allin, book-seller in Bristol: and published by Ran. Taylor, near Stationers Hall, 1683.⁂ Scarce; only 6 copies listed by ESTC (3 in UK: BL, Cambridge & National Library of Scotland) but it appears to be the same item as Wing P3285 which lists 3 copies, 2 in UK (BL & Lincoln's Inn).
Bristol & West Country.- Howard (John) An Account of the Present State of the Prisons and Houses of Correction in the Western Circuit, half-title, errata leaf, without 8pp. of Abrstracts from Acts at end, browned, half-title with contemporary ink signature at head, disbound, by Order of the Society ...against Vice and Immorality, [1789] § Confession of Arthur Baily (The), (late of the Post Office, Bath,) who was executed at Ivelchester...1811, for opening a Letter and taking Two Bills therefrom...published for the Benefit of his Six Orphan Children..., 56pp., some staining, preserved in later marbled wrappers, Bath, J.Browne, 1811 § Reflections on the Kind of Instruction, best adapted for Infant Schools, 16pp., title soiled, insect damage to lower margin, stitched in original wrappers, uncut, Bristol, Wright & Bagnall, 1828; and a bundle of others, pamphlets, newspapers etc. relating to Bristol and the West Country, v.s. (c.20)⁂ The second item appears to be unrecorded; the third is listed by COPAC with one copy only in the British Library, and by WorldCat with one copy only in the University of Kansas archives.
NO RESERVE Railways.- Great Western Railway. Alteration of Trains. London to Cirencester, Bath, Bristol and Bridgewater...Time Table, single sheet printed on both sides, c.400 x 275mm., Bristol, Wansbrough (Albion Office), 30th July [1841] § Bristol and English Channels Direct Junction Railway. [Notification of proposed railway to lessee of a cottage on land affected], 4pp., docket title, numbered "9" and addressed to Mr. Robert Larcombe of 11a Tamford Cottage, Wayford in manuscript, folds, final leaf with title soiled, 1845, both tipped into card mounts (2)⁂ The first is dated 30th July [10,000] at head, COPAC lists only a similar item dated 10th August and printed in London (Bristol University). The second relates to a proposed rail line to link Watchet in West Somerset and Bridport on the south coast, avoiding the dangerous passage by sea around Land's End, but it never materialised.
Chinese yixing teapot of rectangular form, decorated with calligraphy, the underside with impressed seal mark, 16cm high, together with a square circular shaped yixing teapot having blue enamelled decoration depicting a Kylin and stylised foliage, 11cm diameter Condition: Rectangular teapot has small flake loss to one corner of cover, and tiny 'flea-bite' to tip of spout, second item has similar tiny loss to spout - **General condition consistent with age
Chinese engraved pewter clad Yixing four piece tea set comprising: teapot, hot water jug, lidded sucriere and lidded milk jug, all typically decorated with dragons, each piece with character marks to both the body and the pewter mounts, height of hot water jug 15cm Condition: Sucriere has loss to collar (not visible when lid in on), lidded milk jug has handle detached and in pieces but present within body of item, other items in good condition - **General condition consistent with age
Large early 20th Century Chinese ivory Clams Dream carving, the interior typically decorated with a rural scene with a procession of figures amongst trees, 16cm wide Condition: Small item (possibly a figure) missing from centre of scene to interior of shell, otherwise good condition - **General condition consistent with age
Chinese carved jade wedge shaped fitting 6.5cm long, a similar rectangular panel 5.5cm long, a similar seal 3cm high, a green hardstone figure of an animal 4.75cm long, a carved soapstone figure of a deer 4cm high and an Indian marble pestle/baton, the white metal band inset with turquoise 17.5cm long Condition: First five items all sound, sixth item (pestle/baton) has losses to turquoise band - **General condition consistent with age
Twenty-four late 19th Century Chinese watercolours on pith paper, variously depicting Imperial and Court life, to include the Emperor and Empress with courtesans, assorted processions including a figure in a sedan chair, an altar and shrine, warrior soldiers holding flags and standards, and other domestic scenes, various sizes to approximately 20cm x 29cm, together with a paper wrapper with ink script in Chinese characters, all later framed and glazed Condition: All in modern green stained frames and would benefit from re-framing in uniform period or appropriate frames and mounts, most have a degree of minor damage including scattered spots or small holes, a few have minor tears, one has tears affecting the field and also has some losses to lower edge, overall in good condition for this type of item, but please refer to images - **General condition consistent with age
African carved stone ball, terracotta vase, terracotta cooking pot and a carved and painted Gourd bowl, the largest item measures 45cm high. Please note VAT is to be paid on top of the hammer price as well as the buyer's premium for all the Tribal African figures in this sale. This is due to the whole collection being sold by a VAT registered storage company. For more information please contact the Peter Wilson Fine Art Auctioneers saleroom.
Five hallmarked silver napkin rings to include a pair of engine-turned examples and three non-matching napkin rings, various hallmarks, two white metal napkin rings, approx combined 3.5ozt, also three hallmarked silver bottle labels, various hallmarks, approx 3.5ozt, a plated cruet set of pepper, salt and mustard, a shoehorn with silver handle and manicure item with silver handle.
Bulova Accutron 18ct gold cased gents wristwatch the circular gilt dial having baton chapters and date aperture mounted on a black crocodile calf leather strap working at lotting CONDITION REPORT: The item is working at lotting, we do not comment on time keepingThere are minor surface scratching to crystal and wear use to caseBack stamped 1-992433Generally good condition
Various annuals including Beezer x 2, The Dandy Book x 4, The Beano x 1, The Eagle Book of Rockets and Space Travel, Eagle Annual 1962 and various comics including Superman, The Amazing Spiderman, Marvel Collectors Item, Atomic Rabbit, Fantasy Masterpiece, Li'l Rascal Twins, Lash LaRue Western x 2, Space Adventures, Sinister Tales x 3, Batman album and 1960's and 50's Beano, Hotspur, Lion, TV Comic, Walt Disney, Buster, Tiger, Roy of the Rovers Especially Written for You by Bobby Charlton, TV Picture Stories x 3, etc
A deactivated 1947 .303 calibre Bren gun Mark 1 (Canadian), Serial No. IT0985, 24ins blued steel barrel with flash arrester, blued steel action bearing the "Inglis 1947 Bren Mark 1", fitted with contemporary bipod, in original fitted wooden case with two spare magazines, original Certificate of Deactivation, and recent certificate of re-deactivation to current 2017 specifications (certificate dated 21/03/2018), 45ins overall Note: No licence is required to purchase this item
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