A Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, green/ grey tube pendant, on a modern leather thong, 7.2cm longFound by the vendor's grandfather Charles Herbert Lankester (1879-1969), whilst farming for coffee in the Chachi and Las Concovas Cartago region, Costa Rica in the early 1900s. It is believed by the vendor that this item was brought to England before World War II.Charles Herbert Lankester (1879-1969) was a dominant figure of Central American orchidology. Better known as 'Don Carlos', Lankester was born in Southampton, England, on June 14 1879 he was offered a position to work as an assistant to the recently founded Sarapiquí Coffee Estates Company in Costa Rica. Many of the plants he saw and collected were new species. With no literature at his hand to determine the plants he collected, Lankester started corresponding with the assistant director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Arthur Hill in 1910.He returned to England in 1920 to enrol his five children in English schools. Lankester travelled to Africa from 1920 to 1922, hired by the British Government to conduct research into coffee plantations in Uganda.In 1955, after his wife's death and already 76 years old, Lankester decided to sell his farm but retained the small part which contained his garden, a piece of land called "El Silvestre". Lankester moved to a house he had bought in Moravia, one of the suburbs of the capital, San José. On this farm, Lankester began his wonderful collections of orchids and other plants, which formed the basis of the Charles H. Lankester Botanical Garden of the University of Costa Rica.
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Hot Wheels "Redline" 1968 plastic Car Carrier Showcase Plaque shop counter/wall display. Has a stand to the rear for counter display and holes to the rear for wall mounted display. This item has been stamped 1968 USA - see pics. This measures approximately 45cm wide x 24cm heigh x 5cm deep. Hard to find item which rarely comes up for sale. This item would benefit from a professional clean. We have tried to show any plastic stress or imperfections - Please see extensive photos for condition. All sides have been shown.
A Victorian mahogany seven drawer Wellington chest - 51cms wide CONDITION REPORT In our judgement, condition of lot is fair. Notably, the top sports a crack and the item has suffered damage as shown in images.No keys included. Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself. To that end, we have provided a number of additional images to showcase the lot in further detail.Height, 102.5cmDepth, 35cm
CONDITION REPORT In our judgement, lot is less than fair and would benefit from some restoration. Notably, the frame item sports several signs of loss, with some of the outer decorative sections snapped off. The crown also has a deep split on both the left and right, compromising the frames overall structure. The back reveals further splits to the frame, specifically where a row of screws/nails have previously been used, and there is also some gilt repainting evident and some loss of the mirror film.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement.The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself. To that end, we have provided a number of additional images to showcase the lot in further detail.
Two vintage golly dolls (2) Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Novelty cast iron moneybox and a small Japanese figure of a crane riding a terrapin Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
Majorette - Corgi - Dinky - Matchbox - Others - An assortment of 12 diecast vehicles in varying scales to include #16002 Cadbury Bro. Bournville. #4104 AC Cobra A27 SC, DY-S 101950 Mercedes-Benz Diesel Omnibus Type 0-3500 and others. Item appear to be in very good-excellent condition and contain their wing mirrors and certificates where appropriate. Mostly very good boxes. Items not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Hornby Dublo - An assortment of 10 OO gauge locomotives (2 and 3-rail) with extra tenders and parts. Includes #2218 Class 4MT 2-6-4 80033, #EDL11 Class A4 4-6-2 'Silver King' 60016, EDL1 Class A4 4-6-2 7 'Sir Nigel Gresley' and others. Item are in a fair plus condition with various age and play related wear. Some damage / missing parts. Items not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Bachmann Branchline - A boxed OO gauge locomotive 32-776 Class 37/0 Diesel BR Green Split Head Code D6707. Item appears to be in very good condition but has been weathered . Box appears very good; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Character Options - Vivid Imaginations - A pair of signed Doctor who related merchindse, signs in the pressance of the vender. Includes a Sylvester McCoys and Ken Dodd signed video cassette of Doctor Who Delta and Bannermen. An Elizabeth Sladen Signed action Figure Satr Poet; This items contains photographs of the item getting signed by the actress. Also an unboxed Thunderbirds Hood Action Figure. Items appear to be in mostly very good condition. good-very good box;some display dust; would benefit a clean. Items not checked for completeness. Signature unverified. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Corgi - A boxed Aviation Archive 1/72 scale Martin RB-57A - No.363 TRW, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, 1954. Item appears to be in very good condition with detailing accessories. Item comes housed in a very good box; some storage wear. Item would benefit a clean (display dust). Content not checked for completeness.(This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Hornby - A pair of boxed OO gauge locomotives to include R2912 2-6-4T Thompson L1 9001 (renamed from LNER to British Railways, Numbering as per factory) and R2857 4-60 Class 5MT 45458 (missing coupling). Items appear to be in overall good plus condition. Boxes appears good-very good; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Tri-ang - Mainline - Airfix - Hornby - Others - Approximately 40 unboxed OO gauge, coaches, wagons, box van and others. Item appear to be in fair plus condition; some minor damages from use. Most contain buffers and couplings. Items not checked for completeness. Includes 1 EMPTY box (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Tank - Corgi - Solido - Matchbox - Others - 10 boxed diecast vehicles in varying sales. Includes 2 Tonka Construction vehicles; wrecking ball and Dumper, #93715 Mini Special Editions set, #4404 Bus "Green Line" Double Decker and others. Items appear to be in very good-excellent condition. includes certificate where necessary; 1 item missing wind mirrors. Good plus boxes; some storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lima - A pair of boxed HO/OO gauge locomotives. Includes #205141 Class 50 50020 'Revenge' and #205106 Class 55 55022 'Royal Scots Grey'. Items appear to be in very good-excellent condition. Boxes appear good-very good; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Hornby - Dublo - Tri-ang - Others - An assortment of mixed OO scale layout accessories to include signals, Girder bridges, platform sections, snap fit kit buildings (assembled and not) and others. Item vary in condition due to their unboxed nature. Over all fair plus. Some damage / missing parts. Items not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lledo - over 40 boxed diecast vehicles to include #80000 1937 Scammell tractor Pickfords, #47001 1933 Austin Taxi Black Taxi, A pair of Royal Air Force Sets (BB1003 & BBL1003) and others. Item appear to be in mostly excellent-near mint condition in very good-excellent boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Hornby - Airfix - Lima - Approximately 14 unboxed OO gauge locomotives, coaches and rolling stock to include 54151 Class 61xx 'Large Prairie' 2-6-2T 6167, R059 Class 2721 0-6-0PT 2744, L205102 Class J50 0-6-0 68920 and others. Also includes 3 boxed OO scale wagon kits (with instructions). Item appear to be in very good condition; some detailing added. Very good boxes. Items not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Del Prado - An assortment of issues of Scenes of Victorian Life includes magazine issues 1-90. approximately 60 issues are loose (magazines and parts separate) and approximately 30 issues factory sealed. Lot also includes a display case (disassemble). Item appears in mostly very good plus condition. Items not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG-2
Bachmann - A pair of boxed OO gauge items. Includes #31-435 0-6-0 Midland Class F1 41726 and #32-992 Wickham Trolley Car BR Engineers Yellow. Items appear to be in very good-excellent condition. Boxes appear very good-excellent. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Hornby - A boxed Special edition OO gauge locomotive R2426 BR 4-6-2 Princess Royal Class Princess Elizabeth 46201. Item appears to be in excellent condition and comes with its certificate. Box appears very good-excellent. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Corgi - Micro Machines - Solido - Matchbox - Others - An assortment of over 50 predominantly unboxed diecast items to include Tom and Jerry Racers, Model T Ford Christmas, Cadillac V16 1931 and others. Lot also includes a factory sealed Micro Machines #6400 Boat Collection (very good box) and a Thirty Mini Years Video Cassette. Item are in a varied condition due to some use and age. Items not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG-2
Hornby - A pair of boxed OO gauge locomotives. Includes R295 BR Class A3 Dick Turpin 60080 and R311 Patriot Class Duke of Sutherland 5541. Item appears to be in very good condition. Box appears good; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Eaglemoss James Bond - GE Fabbri - 12 1/43 scale Eaglemoss James Bond diecast cars in perspex cases with 7 magazines issues. Includes Aston Martin DB5 -Thunderball, Ford Ranch Wagon - From Russia With Love, Dragon Tank - Dr No and others. Item appear mostly mint in factory sealed blister; 1 opened in excellent condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lima - 2 boxed HO/OO gauge locomotive and a dummy car. Includes #205105 Class 55 Deltic D9003 'Meld', #9125 DB 815606-9 and #8037L DB 515590-8 (dummy car). Items appear to be in very good condition. Boxes appear fair plus; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Tri-ang - 7 unboxed Pullman Diesel Cars; 3 powered and 4 dummy. Items appear to be in overall good condition with sign of some play and age. 2 items have missing and / or damages buffers. Another item is missing a bogie. Items not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Sigikid Limited - A boxed large vinyl doll with stands and certificates. Lliu Whippler 66cm (certificate 57/300). Item appears to be in very good-excellent condition. Housed in a good-very good box ; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Sigikid Limited - A boxed large vinyl doll with stand and certificate. Wada Bill Buchwalder 64cm (certificate 141/300). Item appears to be in very good-excellent condition. Housed in a good-very good box ; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Lima - A pair of boxed HO/OO gauge locomotives. Includes #204740 Class 37 37717 Maltby Lily Hall and #205292 Class 59 59206 "Pride Of Ferrybridge". Items appear to be in very good-excellent condition. Boxes appear good; some storage wear. Item not checked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
A box of Robertson advertising figures Notice from the the-saleroom.com: These items are listed on the basis they are illustrative of a bygone culture in which there were different social norms. We understand the potential controversy surrounding this type of item but believe that providing transparent information about historical context fosters greater understanding of our complex cultural history.
A MID-18TH CENTURY OAK FIVE DRAWER CHESTOn bracket feet, 94cm wide; 53cm deep; 80cm highGood overall condition old marks and scratches present expected with the age of the item, one shrinkage split running across the top, later handles of a similar period fitted, all drawer linings are split, no locking mechanism present.
A GEORGE III POLYCHROME PAINTED BOWFRONT HANGING CORNER CUPBOARD50cm wide; 31cm deep; 68cm highCondition report; the bottom of the cupboard would benefit from some attention as there are some large scratches/ scuffs - pictures uploaded. There has been a new lock fitted however there is no key with this item. The two shelves inside the cupboard are solid. There are some small splits to the wood on the front and some losses to the paint. Overall this is in good working condition.
A MEXICAN POTTERY HEAD FRAGMENT AND ANOTHER FEMALE HEAD (2)Teotihuacan, 100BCE-700CE Of triangular form, mounted on a Perspex base, 5.5cm high; the other with undulating headdress, mounted on an ebonised base, 19cm high Provenance: The first item acquired from a Single Owner Collection sale, Toovey’s, March 2013, lot 1711.
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