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Click here to subscribeTwo ruby-set rings, the first yellow metal with central faceted oval stone within a border of ten diamonds, shank indistinctly stamped (possibly 18ct), together with an 18ct gold ring set three rubies within a navette-shaped border of diamonds, size K and N respectively, 7.3g gross approx (2)
7x Corgi The Aviation Archive Military 1:144 scale die-cast models comprising Bristol Britannia 312F 'XX-367' 'Team Spirit' A&AEE Boscombe Down AA31502, Comet 4 - Royal Aircraft Establishment AA31401, Boeing B-29 Hawg Wild AA31802, Short S.25 Sunderland V - RAF Coastal Command 1st Issue 48801, C130 K, C1 Hercules RAF Desert Storm 48405, Boeing B-29 Superfortress - 468th Bomb Group, 58th Bomb Wing (VH), USAAF 'Esso Express' AA31801 and HP Victor K2 'Lusty Linda' XL231 AA31602, all boxed, two with certificates. UK P&P £20+VAT
Scary Movie 4 40x30 movie poster from the 2006 American science fantasy horror comedy film and the fourth film in the Scary Movie franchise, as well as the first film in the franchise to be released under The Weinstein Company banner since the purchase of Dimension Films from Disney. It was directed by David Zucker, written by Jim Abrahams, Craig Mazin, and Pat Proft, and produced by Robert K. Weiss and Craig Mazin. Good Condition. UK Shipping from £4.99, Europe from £6.99 and ROW from £9.99.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 40x30 movie poster from the 2002 fantasy film directed by Chris Columbus and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. [3] It is based on J. K. Rowling's 1998 novel of the same name. The film is a sequel to the 2001 film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone and the second instalment in the Harry Potter film series. It was written by Steve Kloves and produced by David Heyman. Good Condition. UK Shipping from £4.99, Europe from £6.99 and ROW from £9.99.
John Frederick Herring, Snr. (British, 1795-1865)The Glasgow and London Royal Mail on the road signed and dated 'J.F.Herring. Senr 1845.' (lower right)oil on canvas61 x 83.8cm (24 x 33in).Footnotes:ProvenanceSir Mortimer Singer Collection, Milton Hall, Didcot, Berkshire, 1930.Alfred H. Caspery Collection, 1940.Mrs. James Donahue Collection, New York.Arthur Ackermann & Son Ltd., London. K. W. Sanbar Collection, London.Private collection, Ireland.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: PP This lot is owned by a private individual. The right of return enjoyed by EU customers is not applicable.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
NO RESERVE Illuminated Manuscripts.- Meiss (Millard) French Painting in the time of Jean de Berry, 5 vol. (The Late Fourteenth Century and the Patronage of the Duke, 2 vol., second edition; The Boucicaut Master; The Limbourgs and their Contemporaries, 2 vol.), 1969-74 § Morand (K.) Jean Pucelle, Oxford, 1962 § Pächt (Otto) The Rise of Pictorial Narrative in Twelfth-Century England, Oxford, 1962 § Fouquet (Jean) The Hours of Etienne Chevalier, edited by Claude Schaefer 1972 § Kren (T.) & Scot McKendrick. Illuminating the Renaissance: The Triumph of Flemish Manuscript in Europe, original wrappers, Los Angeles & London, 2003, illustrations, some colour, all but the last original cloth or boards, the fourth with slip-case, the rest dust-jackets; and 7 pamphlets on illuminated manuscripts, 4to & 8vo (16)
NO RESERVE Italian Art.- Horster (Marita) Andrea del Castagno...with a critical catalogue, Oxford, 1980 § Ettlinger (L.D.) Antonio and Piero Pollaiuolo...with a critical catalogue, Oxford, 1978 § Clark (K.) Piero della Francesca, second, revised edition, 1969; The Drawings by Sandro Botticelli for Dante's Divine Comedy, 1976 § Pope-Hennessy (John) Paolo Uccello, second edition, 1969 § Kanter (L.) & Pia Palladino. Fra Angelico, New Haven & London, 2005 § Berti (L.) Masaccio, University Park, Pa. & London, 1967 § Wohl (H.) The Paintings of Domenico Veneziano ca.1410-1461, Oxford, 1980 § Antal (F.) Florentine Painting and its Social Background, 1947 [1948], illustrations, many colour, original cloth or boards, all but the seventh with dust-jackets, the fourth a little faded, the last frayed at head of spine, the first also with slip-case; and c.10 others on Early Renaissance painting, mostly Florentine, v.s. (c.20)
An 18 carat gold and diamond set cluster ring, approx 0.6 carats of which the central diamond approx 0.4 carats, size K, total weight approx 3 g CONDITION REPORTS In answer to the questions - are the diamonds lively and of a relatively good colour - we would comment yes. The metalwork shows signs of wear and light scratching condicive with age and use but as to other damage the ring is basically sound.
KOREAN SCHOOL "Tree with blossom and finches" inscribed top left "To Mr Clive M Beck friend of Korea from K W Lee June 25th 1987" watercolour, artist stamp lower right Size approx. 32cm high x 99cm wide excluding frame CONDITION REPORTS Appears to be in good condition with no signs of foxing 32.5cm x 98cm see images for further detail
SHORTY ROGERS / ART PEPPER INC SIGNED ALBUMS. 15 LPs, some signed sleeves. Shorty Rogers & Art Pepper ?– Popo (Xanadu 148), Art Pepper - Among Friends (Interplay, IP-7718, signed with inscription on front of sleeve by Art Pepper), Blues Express (FXL1 7234, signed with inscription to reverse of sleeve by Shorty Rogers), Shorty Rogers and the West Coast Giants (Japan, ZR25-1119, with Obi), Music from Gigi In Jazz (LPM 1696), Shorty Rogers - Gospel Mission (ST-1960), Shorty Rogers - Portrait of Shorty (France, PL42828), Wherever The Winds Blow (CLP 1129), Shorty Rogers and His Giants Vol 2 (NL 70110), Re-Entry (Atlas, LA27-1024), Courts The Count (LJM-1004), Way Up There (LTZ-K 15179). The Swinging Mr. Rogers (LTZ K 15023), Plays Richard Rogers (LPM 1428), The Big Shorty Rogers Express (LPM-1350). Condition varies but generally from VG+ to Ex or Ex+.
BIG BAND / JAZZ LPS BY KENNY CLARKE/FRANCY BOLAND. 16 LPs here. Titles: Big Band Sound of.. (MC-25102), Now Hear Our Meanin' (Mono BPG 62567), Famous Orchestra (Czech, 55 988), All Blues (BMP 29747-0). Change Of Scenes (2304 034). Off Limits (2310 147), November Girl (BLP 30172), Latin Kaleidoscope (583 726). Faces (583 789). Fellini 712 (583 738), More Smiles (15-29746), Live At Ronnies (583 055), All Smiles (583 727), At Her Majesty's Pleasure (2460 131 select), Jazz Is Universal (HA-K 8085), Handle With Care (A1404), Open Door (MUSE 5056), Fire, Heat, Soul and Guts (PR 7634). Condition varies from VG to Ex.
UK SOUL 45'S MIXED PACK OF 10. Belting pack of 10 x UK Soul 45's to include Kim Weston - What Love Has Joined Together on Oriole (1847), Little Stevie Wonder - Fingertips on Oriole (1853), Shirley & The Shirelles - Look What You've Done to My Heart with picture sleeve on Bell (BLL1049 - Ex+/VG+), The Flirtations - Keep on Searching with picture sleeve on Deram (DM281 - Ex+/VG+), The Parisians- The Sun Gotta Shine in Your Heart on Pama (PM772), Ernie K Doe - Gotta Pack My Bag on Action (ACT4512), Al Wilson - The Snake on Bell (1436), The Rag Dolls - Society Girl demo on Cameo Parkway (P921), JJ Jackson - Courage Aint Strength on Warner Bros (WB6029) and Fontella Bass - Safe and Sound on Chess (CRS8042). All are in Ex+ or better condition.
SOUL 7" SINGLES. Cool bundle of (chiefly) UK issued Soul singles, 13 x 7" here. Titles: Dee Dee Warwick - Get Out Of My Life (Private Stock, PVT.13), Wynder K. Frog - Green Door (Island, WIP-6006), Gloria Jones - Tainted Love (Inferno, HEAT 6), Otis Blackwell - It's All Over Me (US, Columbia, 5-10654), The Mar-Keys - Philly Dog (Atlantic, AR.4079), Little Stevie Wonder - Workout Stevie, Workout (Stateside, SS 238), The Fantastic Four - I Feel Like I'm Falling In Love (Soul, S-35058), Jr. Walker and The Allstars - How Sweet It Is.. (UK, Tamla Motown, TMG 571), The Artistics - Look Out I'm Gonna Get You (US, Stereo, Brunswick, 55493, promo copy), Jackie Ross - Man Is Born (US, USA Records, USA 103), Yvonne Vernee - Just Like You Did Me (Groovey Grooves, GG001), Maxine Brown - Reason To Believe (US, Commonwealth United Records, C-30087), Paul Humphrey - Cool Aid (US, Lizard, X-21006). Condition is impressive, with most Ex or Ex+.
SEPTEMBER JONES - I'M COMING HOME DJ PROMO ON KAPP. Classic Northern Soul here from September Jones with I'm Coming Home c/w No More Love on Kapp (K-802). The record is in VG+ condition with light hairlines and scuffs and one slightly heavier just about feelable scratch across last minute of I'm Coming Home - this does play through but pops quietly as it goes over the scratch.
ORNETTE COLEMAN - LPs. Three collectable ones in nice condition. Tomorrow Is The Question (UK, Contemporary, LAC.12228, yellow labels, RE, VG+/Ex with some creasing/stickers to front), Something Else! The Music Of Ornette Coleman (UK, Contemporary/Vogue, LAC 12170, Ex/VG+ with stickers to front and some tape along flipback lower edge), The Ornette Coleman Quartet ?– Ornette! (UK, Mono, London American Jazz, LTZ-K 15241, glossy Ex with light scuffs, very clean label, sleeve Ex with stickers to front, some shelf wear).
JOHN COLTRANE - GIANT STEPS LP (UK ORIGINAL - LONDON LTZ-K.15197). Wonderful one here, John Coltrane - Giant Steps (UK, London American Jazz, LTZ-K.15197, matrix A-side 'AML 1608-1B U ET', disc is Ex with some marks, scuffs and hairlines but nothing that should affect play, sleeve also strong Ex with stickers and some pen to reverse).
CHARLES MINGUS LPs - PITHECANTHROPUS ERECTUS US AND MORE. Desirable pack of 4 x LPs to 'git in your soul'... Titles: The Charlie Mingus Jazz Workshop - Pithecanthropus Erectus (US, Mono, Atlantic, 1237, side one matrix 11373B AT1, Ex/Ex with stickers to sleeve), The Black Saint and The Sinner Lady (UK, Mono, HMV, CLP 1694, front laminated/flipback, Ex/VG+ with stickers), Blues and Roots (UK, Mono, London, LTZ-K 15194, VG+/VG+ with pen and stickers to sleeve), Oh Yeah (UK, Mono, London, HA-0K 8007, Ex+/VG+ with pen and stickers to label).
ORNETTE COLEMAN - UK PRESSING LPs. 2 x LPs from Ornette in sparkling condition. Titles: The Ornette Coleman Quartet - This Is Our Music (UK, Mono, London Atlantic, LTZ-K 15228, Ex+ with few very wispy hairlines, VG+ sleeve with stickers and light ring wear / age wear), Change Of The Century (UK, Mono, London Atlantic, LTZ-K 15199, VG/VG+ with stickers/some age wear).
JOHN COLTRANE UK LPS. Mixed bundle of 4 hot LPs from Trane. Titles: Coltrane Jazz (UK, Mono, LTZ-K 15219, London Atlantic, VG+ with many wispy marks, VG+ sleeve with stickers and some creasing), The Last Trane (UK, Prestige/Transatlantic, PR 7378, Ex/Ex with stickers and some notes in pen to reverse), Like Someone In Love (UK, Prestige/Transatlantic, PR 7188, Ex+/Ex with stickers and notes in pen to reverse of sleeve), Coltrane Plays The Blues (UK, Mono, London Atlantic, HA-K 8017, Ex/VG+ with stickers, some pen and shelf wear).
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals with various shapes and designs including nine accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-444) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 20 x 16 x 23mm. This has a flat oval face, and sides that rise steeply to a stalk handle surmounted by a loop. The design on the face is linear and consists of a Y-motif and three crescents based on the rim filling the spaces left. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. The edges of the face and the loop are worn, but the metal appears to be sound, and the piece generally is in fair condition.'; (T-432) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 22 x 22 x 20mm. This is round with bevelled edges. The face is flat, the back slightly convex with short stalk handle ending in a loop. The design on the face is linear, consisting of two crescents base on the rim, and spiralling line also based on the rim, and a short straight stoke also based on the rim. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2200-1800 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface which could be removed, but the piece is in very good condition.'; (U-494) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 17 x 17 x 21mm. This has a round flat face, and a back which rises steeply to a stalk handle ending in an oval pierced loop. The design on the face, done in raised liens, consists of two similar curved motifs and two small strokes filling spaces. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; (K-12) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 27 x 19 x 27.5mm. The seal has flat face and back, with large stalk handle rising from the back and ending in a pierced loop. The face has an outer rim and is hollowed out inside this rim. The shape is built up from three arms which go out from the centre and then curve a little inwards ending in a point. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. The face is somewhat crumpled and the handle pushed out of line, but otherwise it is in good condition.'; (D-27) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 20 x 23mm. This has a round flat face with hammered design in the middle, and the back rises to a large stalk handle. The design shows a bird on the wing. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. The handle is a little worn, otherwise the piece is in good condition.'; (B-26) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 26 x 22 x 28mm. This has a round flat compartmented face, with solid back rising via a stalk handle to a pierced knob handle. the design consists of two oblongs side by side, surrounded above and on the sides by a double band, and below by three irregular shapes. The seal comes from the Bronze Age of west central Asia, and probably dates to c.2000-1500 B.C. The loop at the top is broken and much of the rim is missing, but what remains is generally in good condition. the design is rare, possibly unique, but so far we do not know what it may represent.'; (R-877) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 25 x 25 x 22mm. This has a round flat face, and a flat back on which is a small central raised portion supporting a stalk handle with pierced loop on the top. The design on the face is linear: two pairs of facing, matching linear motifs: each line begins at the edge and curls over as it reaches the middle. Two have bigger curls than the other two. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; (U-308) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 19 x 20 x 20 x 24mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and convex back on which is mounted a stalk handle with pierced loop. The design is a trefoil with a dot in the centre and a short stroke within each of the three arms. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2100-1800 B.C. There is heavy incrustation on the surface, otherwise it is in fair condition.' 165 grams total, 21-30mm (3/4-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers B-20, B-26, D-27, K-12, U-494, T-432, T-444, R-877, T-748, U-308, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
1st millennium AD. A carnelian stamp seal with domed body, the underside engraved with 'POKIAPYK' with reversed K, teardrop-shaped stroke between the letters. 1.62 grams, 11mm (1/2"). Property of a Bristol collector; formerly part of his father's collection formed between 1960-late 1970s. Accompanied by a museum-quality impression. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
Late 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten bronze seals including eight accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: K-6) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 45 x 44 x 16 mm. This has the shape of a seven-pointed star with flat face and back, on which is mounted a loop handle. The face is compartmented but not open-work. The points of the star are each a rough pear shape, which leaves a smaller seven-pointed star in the middle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition.'; T-465) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 32 x 26 x 14 mm. This is oblong, with handle of inverted V-shape on the back. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of grid of six rough squares in two rows of three, but originally it had three rows, not two. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. The two-third remaining are slightly bent, but otherwise are in very good condition.'; T-461) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 41 x 41 x 12 mm. This has the shape of a rosette, with flat face, compartmented, and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted U-shape. The design consists of a pair of concentric circles and eight petals around them. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and has been cleaned.'; T-159) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 40 x 28 x 14 mm. The design of this seal is a pattern of two crossing straight bands joined at the closer ends by a single line. The design is both compartmented and open-work, with a handle of inverted V-shape on the back. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There some pressed earth adhering to the surface, which could be removed, but the metal is in very good condition and the seal is a nice example of its type.'; V-366) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 39 x 27 x 15 mm. This bears the shape of the design, with flat face and flat back ,on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape . The design is linear and consists of two pairs of diagonal strokes which cross in the middle, the ends of which are held by two parallel strokes. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is encrusted, but could be cleaned and the metal appears to be in good condition.'; C-6) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 42 x 15 mm. This is round, compartmented, and with a solid back. The handle is a loop of strip metal attached to the back. The design shows a circle, not quite in the centre, and nine lines radiating from it to the outer rim. This seal comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. There is some incrustation on the surface, but the metal is in very good condition.'; R-500) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 38 x 38 x 15 mm. This is round, with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle of inverted V-shape. The design is both compartmented and open-work. It consists of a central circle and an outer band, which are joined with four plant-like motifs and between them four simple strokes. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with incrustation, which could be removed. The metal underneath appears to be in good condition.'; T-490) 'A Stamp Seal of Bronze, 34 x 34 x 12 mm.This has a very roughly oval shape with an indentation at one point. It is of open-work construction with a handle of inverted V-shape on the back. The design is a pattern of shapes formed by mostly straight lines. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a known type of design, but strange as now preserved. It is possible that the indentation results from loss of part of the outer rim. The metal is in good condition and the piece has been cleaned.' 190 grams total, 26-43mm (1 - 1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [10] Fine condition.
Late 3rd-1st millenium BC. A mixed group of five bronze seals including three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-524) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 43 x 39 x 9.6mm. This is formed of a grid of miscellaneous shapes, with flat face and flat back, on which a loop handle is mounted. The design appears to be abstract, not depicting anything. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a rare and interesting type, and the metal is in good condition, but there may be some loss of outer parts.'; (K-57) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze, 35 x 34 x 14mm. This is round, with notched edge, flat face and slightly convex back with central pierced loop. The face shows an engraved heraldic eagle, with head sideways at the top, wings spread, and tail feather down and spread. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is in very good condition and the metal has been conserved.'; (W-99) 'Decorated Bronze Attachment, 42 x 33m. This bears the shape of the design, showing two heads of animals such as jackals joined on to shaped items not now identifiable as depictions. On the back there is a loop for a cord of strap to pass through. This is steppe art, from west central Asia, dating to c. 600-300 B.C. It is an attractive piece and the metal is in good condition, but one end of the piece is broken off.'; the rest comprising: one discoid with various shapes, possibly representing a horned quadruped; one roughly discoid with two circles to the centre, surrounded by four pear shapes, each with a circle to the centre, handle to the reverse. 112 grams total, 34-43mm (1 1/4-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection number W-99, K-57, T-524, R-956 W-155, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. [5] Fine condition.
6th century AD. A gold finger ring with discoid plaque, low-relief motif of a cross dividing two opposed busts over 'X?PIC' legend (for XPICTOC' Christ?"). 4.68 grams, 20.93mm overall, 16.86mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (3/4"). Property of a London gentleman; previously from the 'Sectarian Collection', an important collection of jewellery formed in the 1990s.Fine condition.
19th century AD. A silver finger ring comprising a D-section hoop with scooped shoulders, trumpet bezel with inset carnelian cabochon, intaglio standing figure. Cf. Chadour, A.B., Rings. The Alice and Louis Koch Collection, volume I, Leeds, 1994, item 527. 7.14 grams, 31.22mm overall, 17.35mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 9.95, Japan 9) (1 1/4"). Property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A large ceramic bulbous vessel, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; concentric circle decoration to the body and neck, short neck with narrow aperture. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.43 grams, 15.5cm (6"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, date 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one globular with short neck; one drum-shaped with conical foot; one irregular biconvex. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1 kg total, 7.7-11cm (3 - 4 1/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A ceramic bulbous vessel with domed top and flat base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; elaborate decorative band of impressed zig-zags surrounding a band of triangles-in-teardrops, short neck with narrow aperture. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 542 grams, 12.8cm (5"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, date 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of four hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade;one elongated with vertical ribs and carinated shoulder; one drum-shaped with impressed cord detailing; two globular with short tail. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.8 kg total,11-1.5.5cm (4 1/4 -6"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [4, No Reserve] Fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; two piriform types, one with band of slashes below the shoulder, and one elongated with four vertical ribs. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.4 kg total,11.1-14.2cm (4 1/4 - 5 1/2"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A pair of hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; both with short necks, one with four large impressed pellet-in-circles to the shoulder, the other with a band of rosettes. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 743 grams total, 97mm each (3 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of four hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one an irregular bulb with rouletted horizontal lines; one piriform with raised bands above and below the shoulder; one similar, undecorated; one elongated with segmented sidewall, carination and radiating bars to the shoulder (lower body absent"). Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 2.6 kg total,13-15cm (5 - 6"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [4, No Reserve] Mainly fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A ceramic bulbous vessel with domed top and flat base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; plain body, collared short neck with narrow aperture. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1 kg, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly in a private collection formed between 1990 and 2000; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, date 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one biconvex with band of impressed roundels to the shoulder; one similar of irregular form with guilloche and impressed collar; one elongated with vertical herringbone pattern to the equator, carinated shoulder and tiered neck. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.5 kg total, 11.5-15.4cm (4 1/2 - 6"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A hollow ceramic vessel with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; short neck and domed nozzle; two circumferential bands of pointillé zig-zag motif with triangles flanking a band of egg-shaped impressions. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 518 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one irregular biconvex type with incised band; one similar with impressed band of hatched roundels; one elongated with bulbous middle and carinated shoulder, curved lower body. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.3 kg total, 8.6- 16cm (3 1/2 - 6 1/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of four hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; three irregular piriform types with circumferential lines; one elongated type with vertical impressed bands and carinated shoulder. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 2.2 kg total, 11-19cm (4 1/4 - 7 1/2"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [4, No Reserve] Fair condition.
604–562 BC. A rectangular incised clay cuneiform tablet section with plain border, held in a custom-made case; accompanied by a scholarly note by Dr. Manuel Ceccarelli of the University of Tübingen, Germany, which states: 'New Babylonian Brick of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon (640–562 BC; King of Babylon 604–562 BC) Translation: “[Nebuchad]nezzar, K[ing] of Babylon, who pro[vides] for the Esa?il temple and the Ezida temple, foremost son of Nabopola[ssar], king of Babylon,[am I]. For Šamaš (= the sun god), [my lord], I built the E[babbar temple, Šamaš’ temple] of La[rsa], as of old.” '. 3 kg total, 34.5 x 25.7cm including box (13 1/2 x 10 1/4"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; accompanied by a scholarly translation by Dr Manuel Ceccarelli. Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; all with short necks and plain bodies, two with circumferential bands around the neck. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.4 kg total, 11.2-14.2cm (4 1/2 - 5 1/2"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A hollow ceramic piriform vessel with conical top and thick rim, shoulder decorated with a band of roundels and opposed triangles, conical base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 520 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, date 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; all with stepped necks and short necks, one with circumferential line decoration. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.4 kg total, 10-13.5cm (4 - 5 1/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade. comprising: a small with plain body; one with stepped neck, circumferential lines below; a large one with stepped neck, a band of impressed flowers to the shoulder. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.4 kg total, 8.7-15cm (3 1/2 - 6"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A pair of hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one with short stepped neck and domed nozzle, band of impressed S-scrolls to the body; the other with domed nozzle, a band of concentric circles below. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.9 kg total, 14-15cm (5 1/2 - 6"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A hollow ceramic vessel with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; three raised lugs to the body and short nozzle; two circumferential bands of impressed pointille zig-zag and triangle decoration. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 604 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of four hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one piriform with rouletted band to the equator, one similar with impressed profile busts to the shoulder, two biconical with shallow circumferential lines. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 2.4 kg total, 12-15.5cm (4 3/4 - 6"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [4, No Reserve] Fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A hollow ceramic piriform vessel with conical top and thick rim, narrow mouth and conical base, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and wick, used as a hand grenade; vertical bands of lobes on a field of stamped chevrons. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 939 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a Suffolk collector; formerly acquired on the European art market in the 1990s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A large hollow conical ceramic vessel, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; band of indented circles with triangles in between to the shoulder, short neck with domed top. Cf. Arendt, W. I., Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W., Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D., Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 531 grams, 12.5cm (5"). From an important English collection; acquired in the 1990s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels two with conical body, one with piriform body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade, comprising: one small with everted neck and pointed base; one with ribbed neck, stamped annulets with pointillé below; the large one with short stepped neck and domed nozzle, a band of stamped ring-and-dots interspersed with vertical columns to the body. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.2 kg total, 7-15cm (2 3/4 - 6"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fine condition, two repaired.
9th-11th century AD. A group of three hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one piriform with impressed hatched roundels to the shoulder; one an irregular bulb with short conical tail; one elongated with raised vertical ribs and carinated shoulder. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 1.7 kg total, 10.8-14.4cm (4 1/4 - 5 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [3, No Reserve] Fair condition.
9th-11th century AD. A pair of hollow ceramic vessels each with conical body, intended to be filled with explosive liquid and a wick, and used as a hand grenade; one with tall neck, panels of five raised pellets flanked by vertical ribs, impressed ovoids above; the other with short neck and a band of impressed pellets to the body. Cf. Arendt, W. Irene Granaten des 13-14. Jahrhunderts, die an der Wolga gefunden sind, Zeitschrift fur Historische Waffen-und Kostumkunde, 11 (1926-8), p.42; Arendt, W. Die Spharisch-konischen Gefasse aus Gebranntem Ton, ibid.; Ayalon, D. Gunpowder and Firearms in the Mamluk Kingdom, London, 1956, p.16. 893 grams total, 11.5-12cm (4 1/2 - 4 3/4"). Property of a North West London gentleman; part of his father's collection formed during the 1980s; accompanied by an academic paper by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato, dated 15 July 2019 and titled Eastern Roman Empire - Greek Fire Bomb or Hand Grenade (??????? k???????) 9th-11th century AD. [2, No Reserve] Fine condition.
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