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Click here to subscribeGB Lord Russell hand signed envelope with 1837 FREE postmark sent to Lady Lockwood at Tunbridge Wells (she was sued for desertion by her husband at about this time). As a politician (City of London MP, and later Prime Minister) Russell was allowed to use 'Freepost' and it was necessary to hand sign the envelope. Red wax elaborate seal to reverse, small tear at top, rear flap missing, but interesting historical item.
A box containing various clothing to include men's suits, bridesmaid dresses, evening dress, etc, together with a black and gold machine embroidered fabric top CONDITION REPORTS The peach coloured bridesmaids dresses bear Berkertex labels, they are in used and worn condition with stains and dirt. All other items in used and worn condition with some dirt and stains, some fraying. The shirt style lightweight long jacket bears "Windsmoor" label and the navy blue dress with sequin detail bears "Debut" label. The green and the black floral tops appear to be home made. Please note that the black and gold item is not an Oriental jacket - it is a machine embroidered fabric top.
A pair of Minton's porcelain candlesticks in the form of a putti upon a column, a cast metal fountain head in the form of a dolphin, a shredded clay decorated Highland bull, a shredded clay decorated ram, a slipware decorated jug inscibed "G Lloyd 2000" to base, a large stoneware harvest jug and another similar smaller, together with a swan shaped flower holder CONDITION REPORTS Candlesticks with some wear and scuffs. These appear to be 20th Century. Various firing blemishes and roughness to surface of glaze. One candlestick with quite a few cracks. Both with some chips. Height of candlesticks approx 24 cm. Height of tallest jug approx 24 cm. Both harvest jugs with some chips and losses and cracks. The pottery figures with some chips and losses. The cast dolphin fountain head with wear and tarnish and appears to have fitments missing from tail and base. Height approx 13 cm. This item is not bronze but cast metal. The art pottery jug with some wear and dirt and the swan ornament with stains, crazing and some chips.
Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. [Charter granted to the Society by William III], woodcut of the royal arms at head, woodcut initial, central fold, some creasing and dust-soiling at edges, J.Downing, 1702 § [Peacock (Thomas Love)] The Misfortunes of Elphin, first edition , lacking half-title, this copy without advertisements, bookplate on front pastedown, some browning to page edges, original boards, spine badly worn with loss, worn at fore-corners, some marking and darkening, [Wolff 5481], Thomas Hookham , 1829 ; and another related item, v.s. (3)
A fine 19th Century calamander ladies vanity case The rectangular hinged cover centred with a brass oval with a blue silk padded interior, the gilt metal lock plate stamped Betjeman & Sons makers, London with a compartmentalized tray fitted with a blue velvet panel with eight manicure items including six with Mother of Pearl handles, two rectangular glass boxes with engraved EPNS mounted covers, two cut glass jars with push on tops and a row five circular and square glass jars above a concealed drawer stamped A Scott, Wheeler Gate, Nottingham. 20x30x22.5cms. (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Lot 1778 - the rectangular hinged cover surface scratching wood and scratching to the oval brass inset, original pleated blue lining to inner lid, some staining to the lower section of the lid lining, gilt metal hinge and hinges bright some inner rusting to the bolt of the hinge. One rectangular glass bottle internal crack along the base, rectangular glass box minor chip to rim. Some surface scratching and bruising to the metal mounts of each item. Frieze drawer spring in good condition operated by the central internal button, with signature to the panel A Scott Nottingham. Drawer line is good condition, original padded lining some staining. One loop handle missing to the tray with the sewing compendium and rectangular boxes. Original red velvet applied to the base with some tears, good condition.
A Japanese nashiji lacquer hirashoku serving table on curving legs, the top modelled as a partly open kakemono showing a bearded immortal attended by a youth and an oni, the both carry symbolic utensils. (See illustration) Condition Report: Size is 11” x 7” x 3.5” Good condition. See images for damage. Background is dull and maybe oxidised. Item is from Meiji period.
A late 19th century woolwork sampler with an alphabet and numbers, above a verse by Annie Scarsbrook, Berkswell School 1879 and one other 19th century woolwork of "Kitty" by S.M. Condition Report: One item measures 30x30 the other 30x40. The 'kitty' picture has several stains and the other has some surface mould.
Irish. Ulster Volunteer Force / 36th Ulster Division WW1 cap badge. A scarce die-cast bronzed example. Solid oval, with raised rim, bearing the Hand of Ulster.Worn by soldiers of 36th Ulster Division until regimental patterns became available. See “Kitchener’s Army” by Ray Westlake, page 140, item j.
A 1920s MODEL GUN TURRET FROM METAL OFF THE SCUTTLED IMPERIAL GERMAN BATTLESHIP HELGOLAND, the well-made model fashioned as an inkstand in the form of a revolving gun turret, the inner lid marked “Cast from Metal ex-surrendered German Battleship Helgoland”, Thos. W. Ward Ltd. Sheffield, 1922, lacking one (of the two) ink reservoirs but otherwise an attractive item, extreme width -- 7½ins. (19cms.), Helgoland was the nameship of a small class of three battleships and one battle-cruiser ordered for the Imperial Navy during the celebrated Anglo-German ‘Arms Race’ of the early twentieth century. Built at Kiel, Helgoland herself was 549 feet in length with a 94 foot beam and displaced 25,200 tons deep loaded. With a main armament of 12-12in. guns, she could cruise at 20 knots and must have been a hugely impressive sight at full speed. In action at Jutland, in Vice-Admiral Schmidt’s 1st Squadron, she was interned at Scapa Flow when the High Sea’s fleet surrendered after the November 1918 Armistice. Laid up idle for six months, Helgoland was scuttled along with the rest of the fleet on 21st June 1919, after which began the famous salvage operation which lasted throughout the 1920s.
Ø A FINELY WORKED AMERICAN SCRIMSHAW-DECORATED STAY BUSK, CIRCA 1860, with detailed work over both sides comprising a whaling scene with whaler being destroyed by a whale; the reverse with a sailor’s sweetheart and symbols of love and friendship inscribed TRUE LOVE -- 12½in. (31.8cm.) long This item is made from whalebone so will requires a CITES certificate if going outside the EU.
HORNBY UNBOXED ALMOST MINT '00' GAUGE 4-6-0 LOCOMOTIVE AND TENDER KING CHARLES I No 6020 in BR green TWO OTHER UNBOXED LOCOMOTIVES (one lacks tender), THREE BACHMANN MINT AND BOXED ITEMS OF GOODS ROLLING STOCK AND DAPOL BOXED ITEM OF ROLLING STOCK, BACHMANN BOXED GWR CHOCOLATE/CREAM PASSENGER COACH, THREE HORNBY BOXED PLASTIC BUILDINGS and sundry TWO RAIL TRACK
"5th-4th millennium BC. A terracotta figurine with pinched facial features, stub arms and conjoined legs; linear detailing for the robe, impressed points to the breasts and navel. 103 grams, 12.5cm (5"). Cf. Renfrew, C. The Arts of the First Farmers, Sheffield, 1969, item 152. From an old German collection; acquired in Munich in the 1960s. " Very fine condition.
". An undated archaistic bronze figurine of the god Pan in 2nd century AD style, standing with left hand behind his back, right hand supporting a lamb; the god nude, bearded with tousled hair, ram's horns to the temples, goat's legs and feet in advancing pose, tail looped to the rear; mounted on a custom-made stand. 247 grams, 13.5cm including stand (5 1/4"). Supplied with accompanying documentation from Yanto Alexander Fine Art. Cf. Rolland, H. Bronzes Antiques de Haute Provence, Paris, 1965, item 138. The god Pan was associated with the herding and hunting in the Greek world, hence the depiction as part-human and part-goat. Ex Yanto Alexander Fine Art, Netherlands, acquired 2012; formerly in a private European collection, acquired 1980s; previously with a private German collection and another European collection, acquired European art market; believed originally from Eastern Europe, prior to 1960. " Fine condition.
"1st-2nd century AD. A T-shaped bow brooch with integral loop and discoid plaque with reserved pellet, thick bow and arms with raised lozenges to the outer face, D-section foot; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse; wire hoop and coiled shank attached to the loop. 16 grams, 52mm (2"). Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 908. Property of a lady; by descent. [No Reserve]" Fine condition; tip of pin absent.
"1st-2nd century AD. A T-shaped bow brooch with sprung loop and plaque with raised chevron detail, thick bow and arms, with raised lozenges to the outer face, median facetted baluster and D-section foot; hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse. 8.65 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 387. Property of a lady; by descent. [No Reserve]" Very fine condition.
"10th-14th century AD. A bronze scabbard chape of Baltic Viking type with scooped upper edge, knop finial, raised rim to the mouth with median extension and lug to the reverse, raised fleur-de-lys motif to each face. 38 grams, 93mm (3 3/4"). Cf. Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate IX, item 27. Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. [No Reserve]" Fair condition; one face cracked.
"Later 1st-2nd century AD. A silver trumpet brooch with enamel ornament comprising a discoid headplate with leaf-shaped enamelled cells and thick loop above, trumpet-shaped upper bow with red and black enamelled La Tène style panels, ribbed D-section collar with acanthus-leaf detail above and below, keeled footplate with opposed triangular enamelled cells in red and black, discoid foot with enamel fill and central pellet; catchplate and hinged pin to the reverse; gold wire looped around the bow above the collar. 20 grams, 66mm (2 1/2"). Cf. Hattatt, R. Ancient Brooches and Other Artefacts, Oxford, 1989, item 1528. Property of a Suffolk lady. " Fine condition.
"9th-12th century AD. A cast two-part moline cross reliquary with suspension loop and simple line decoration on both sides, East European workmanship. 4 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). Cf. Kolchin, B.A. and Makarova, T.I. Drevnyaya Rus', Byt i kultura, Moscow, 1997, plate 104, item 8. Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. [No Reserve]" Fine condition.
A Bakongo Nkisi Nkondi nail fetish figure from the Bantu People of The Democratic Republic of Congo, the standing figure with painted eyes and nail set body and large seashell held by a rope to aid the potency of the Nkisi, hollowed out and sealed compartment to the stomach which contains a "secret item" which is the most potent enabler of the Nkisi's power, height 62cm, width 19cm, depth 21cm. The Bantu People of the Congo basin cover many ethnic groups speaking the Bantu language. These nail fetish figures are specific to the Bakongo subgroup The Bantu People hence the popular tag of "Bakongo Fetish Figure". The Bantu People believed in the concept of a powerful spirit known as a Nkisi that is able to inhabit any object or entity. To that end, they created these power fetish figures and they invited these powerful spirits to posses through the spiritual coaxing and provocation of an Nganga. An Nganga is a native witch doctor, diviner, healer and spiritual mediator who is able to protect people against witchcraft, diseases and evil spirits.
A COLLECTION OF SILVER TO MODERN AGE COMIC BOOKS ETC., to include 'Spellbound', 'Mystic', 'Not Brand Echh', 'The Mighty Crusaders', 'She Hulk', 'The Adventures of the Jaguar', 'Wonderwoman', 'Marvel Collectors Item Classics', 'Skrull' and 'Killpower' together with a comic book price guide 1992-1993 (Approx 45) Buyers - for shipping pricing on this lot, visit www.cuttlestones.co.uk/shipping Please note: every page of every book is not checked, if you are unable to view yourself please ask for detailed information
Yaacov Agam, Israeli (1928) Limited Edition Lithograph "Ben Gurion". Signed Lower Right, Numbered 198/200 Lower Left. Signed on Frame Glass. Signed en verso. Good Condition or Better. Measures 27-1/4 Inches Tall and 21-7/8 Inches Wide, Frame Measures 36-1/2 Inches Tall and 31-1/8 Inches Wide. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
after: Francois Lemoyne, French (1688-1737) Oil on Canvas "Iris Au Bain" Unsigned. Craquelure, Scuffs Upper Left. Measures 42 Inches by 32 Inches. Frame Measures 47 Inches by 36 Inches. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Yaacov Agam, Israeli (1928) Monotype, "The Wailing Wall". Signed and Numbered 1/1, Artist's Label en verso. Good Condition or Better. Sheet Measures 20 Inches Tall and 40 Inches Wide, Frame Measures 22-3/4 Inches Tall and 43 Inches Wide. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
French Late 18th Century Louis XVI Carved, Painted and Parcel Gilt and Needlepoint Fire Screen. Unsigned. Wear and Rubbing, small area of Loss, Lower Right. Measures 37-1/2 Inches Tall, 24-1/4 Inches Width. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
René-Georges Hermann-Paul, French (1874-1940) Circa 1937 Oil on Canvas, Nude in Landscape. Signed and Dated Lower Right. Craquelure Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 57 Inches Tall and 44 Inches Wide, Frame Measures 63 Inches Tall and 50-1/2 Inches Wide. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Follower of Paris Bordone, Italian (1500-1571) Oil on Canvas, Orpheus. Unsigned. Conserved Condition, In-painting. Measures 38 Inches Tall and 28-3/4 Inches Wide, Frame Measures 46 Inches Tall and 36-3/4 Inches Wide. Provenance: Gallerie G. Cramer, 38 Javastraat, The Hague, Holland. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Italian School Oil on Canvas "Lucretia". Unsigned. Restored, Relined, Restretched, Craquelure. Measures 53-1/2 Inches Tall and 40 Inches Wide, Frame Measures 61 Inches Tall and 47 Inches Wide. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Circa 1927 Russian Limited Edition Plaster Bust of Vladimir Lenin. Signed V. Bibaev, Numbered 131/445 and Dated 1927. Minor Chips/Losses Otherwise Good Condition. Measures 24-1/2 Inches Tall and 23 Inches Wide. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Well Done 20th Century Chinese Carved Hardwood Étagère on Base (Marriage). Set Throughout with Figural and Decorative Paneled Doors. Nicely Carved Fret Work. Good Condition. Measures 66-3/4 Inches Tall, 40-1/2 Inches Width, 16 Inches Depth. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Antique Deep Relief Carved Chinese Hard Wood Table. Deep relief Carving of Blossoms and Fruit. Unsigned. Typical Wear or in Good Condition. Measures 32-1/2 Inches Tall, 24 Inches Width. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
Large Antique Chinese Hand Painting on Silk. "Man With Horse" Fabric Borders. Unsigned. Good Condition. Framed Under Glass. The Complete Piece Measures 38-1/4 Inches by 74-1/2 Inches. We will not ship this item due to its size. We will happily recommend a list of outside vendors upon request.
15/16th Century Russian Carved Ivory Pendant Icon "Virgin and Child" in Silver and Gilt Metal Pendant. Unsigned. Antique Condition. Measures 2 Inches Tall and 1-3/8 Inches Wide. `This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California or New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $30.00
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