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Click here to subscribeA POST 1952 GORDON HIGHLANDERS REGIMENTAL FLAG, and a kilt cover with front pocket and waist band (2) The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Both items in excellent condition, the flag complete with lines and toggles. The kilt cover pocket with General Service button.
SCOTTISH CARVED, POLYCHROMED, AND TOLE TOBACCO FIGURE LATE 19TH/ EARLY 20TH CENTURY depicting a private grenadier from the 79th (Cameron) Highlanders, dressed in a tole kilt and bonnet with black feathers, with leather and sheepskin straps and pack with a cloth bedroll, on a square plinth with label 'PRIVATE GRENADIER COMPANY/ 79TH CAMERON HIGHLANDERS/ HEAVY MARCHING ORDER/ 1815/ WATERLOO'Footnote: Provenance: Previously Bardrochat House, South Ayrshire
VARIOUS LADIES/GENTS COATS, SUITS, STOLES, HATS etc, to include a John Collier pure new wool grey suit (trousers & jacket), a Jaeger, London brown jacket, a Highland Hills Industry wool kilt, size 22, a Burton Tailored coat size 40, a Miss Smith wool camel coat size 20, a fur stole, straw boater style hat, various belts, ladies hats, etc
dating: Third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Europe, Straight, double-edged blade, ribbed in the center and with double central fuller in the first half. Fine, bronze hilt with quillon, quillon block carved with braided branches and quillons with a beast's head. In-the-round grip, finely carved to effigy a shirtless archer, dressed in a kilt and intent on holding a handful of arrows (in the left hand he was once probably holding a bow of lance). Right hand holding another arrow. Bronze scabbard with decorations in relief. A vulture above, under which the two naked warriors are fighting, surrounded by the coconut palms. Lower other animals, and the Rod of Asclepius surmounting crossed bow and lance, a mask on the ground. length 25,9 cm.
Seltene keltische Kilt-Nadel Frankreich, Bretange, 18./19.Jh. L. 8,3 cm Oberer Teil aus Silber, Gold gebödet und ausgefasst mit Diamantrosen. Nadel und Ring aus Gelbgold mit französischer Punzierung. Ca. 18,2 gr. L. rest. Provenienz: Aus einer Stuttgarter Sammlung. A RARE FRENCH CELTIC KILT PIN, Bretagne, 18th/19th century. Upper part with silver front, set with rose-cut diamonds, yellow gold at the bottom and pin with French hallmarks. C. 18,2g. Minor restoration.
London Scottish NCO’s miniature plaid brooch or kilt pin.Fine silver plate example by ORR. Plain burnished quoit mounted with thistle sprays secured with ornate wing nuts. To the centre, a Lion Rampant; across the base of the wreath a blank scroll. Stout pin to reverse. VGC P. Orr & Sons Ltd, of Madras and Rangoon, a well known Indian silversmith.
WW1 Canadian 16th Bn. CEF Canadian Scottish Attributed Uniform.An extremely rare near complete attributed uniform worn by Lance Corporal Percival Dunseith Sparling of the 16th CEF.Comprising: Tam O’Shanter retaining 16th CEF Cap Badge. ... Doublet, with is the 1902 pattern Highland Regiment doublet (Traces of Glasgow paper label two pleats to the collar). Retaining original brass and cloth badges. “C16”, Collar badges, “Canadian Scottish” shoulder titles, Cloth Divisional badges indicating “16th Battalion”, Lance Corporal chevrons, Good Conduct chevron, Three overseas chevrons. The jacket with scattered moth nips and holes. ... Kilt this of retains original paper label “Seaforth Highlanders 1916”. There appears to be no moth damage to the kilt. ... Sporran Other Ranks pattern, the black leather cantle with 16 CEF badge. Slight age wear, cantle with hole to accommodate a different badge. ... Scarlet Hoes tabs. ... The uniform is accompanied by a copy of an original photograph of Lance Corporal Sparling wearing this uniform. Also photocopies of letters sent from France. (7 parts) Lance Corporal Percival Dunseith Sparling was born in Brussell, Ontario in 1886. He volunteered for service in February 1916. He landing in France in 1917 and was wounded in January 1918. He received his discharge in May 1919.
A SELECTION OF ITEMS, to include two gold plated cameo panels one depicting a lady in profile within a rope twist surround, the other depicting a figure in a kilt, an oval floral carved bone panel, a carnelian swivel fob pendant, a gold plated circular locket set with circular cut colourless stones assessed as paste, a chain, small spoon etc (condition Please Note - some items show signs of damage)
A Canaanite bronze figure of a deity Bronze Age, circa 1500-1200 B.C.The smiting god with ridged conical headdress, striding forth wearing a vertical striped short kilt with a scabbard at the waist, the right arm raised to hold a weapon, now missing, 12cm highFootnotes:Provenance:Prof. Samuel Jean Pozzi (1846-1918) collection, France. Collection S. Pozzi (deuxieme partie), Art Antique; Galerie Georges Petit, Paris, 25-27 June 1919, lot 329. Anonymous sale; Crait + Müller, Paris, 30 October 2019, lot 91.During the 2nd Millennium the imagery of Canaanite bronze gods was derived from foreign, and particularly Egyptian, deities. The conical crown is thought to be influenced by the White Crown of upper Egypt and the 'smiting god' type resembles images of Egyptian pharaohs triumphing over their enemies. These warrior-type figures are thought to represent the storm god, Baal. For a similar 'smiting god' figure see O Negbi, Canaanite Gods in Metal, Tel Aviv, 1976, p. 112, fig. 128 1318.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Egyptian polychrome wood overseer shabti New Kingdom, circa 1500-1069 B.C.Wearing a tripartite wig, broad collar and characteristic long kilt and triangular apron, the arms crossed at the chest, a single column of text on the kilt reading: 'Instructions of Osiris Bak-aay, justified', details in red and black, 21cm high Footnotes:Provenance: Léon Rodrigues-Ely (1924-1973) collection, Marseille, France.Archéologie-Art Islamique, Collections Léon Rodriques-Ely; Christie's, Paris, 6 May 2015, lot 74. Private collection, UK, acquired from the above sale.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A large Egyptian turquoise glazed composition amulet of Thoth Late Period, circa 664-332 B.C.The ibis-headed deity striding forth with hands clenched and held to his sides, wearing a short kilt and striated tripartite wig, the front of the rectangular base with dark blue linear inlay, 12.3cm highFootnotes:Provenance:with Alex G. Malloy, New York. Philip Pearlstein collection, New York, acquired from the above 22 March 1973. with Antiquarium, Ltd, New York. Private collection, UK, acquired from the above 26 January 2018.Thoth was associated with knowledge and writing and was also believed to have healing properties. The frequent use of Thoth figures as mummy amulets may be due to his role as recorder in the final judgement when the virtue of the deceased was decided.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SELETION OF SILVER JEWELLERYincluding a bracelet with pierced panel links depicting a figure riding a dragon; three expanding christening bracelets; an Albert chain; a amber coloured glass set kilt pin; a carnelian set brooch; four various rings; a seed pearl set crescent moon brooch; etc., 1 box
GOOD SELECTION OF SILVER AND SILVER MOUNTED JEWELLERYincluding a Caithness millefiori set pendant on chain; a Luckenbooth brooch; an entwined Celtic knot design brooch; a turquoise enamel decorated bar brooch, maker mark 'AJS'; a citrine set brooch; a button hole flower holding brooch; a kilt pin with entwined decoration, maker 'A.W.J'; and a small amethyst set Luckenbooth style brooch, etc., 1 box
10th-7th century BC. A brown limestone seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The scene shows a bull mounting a cow that is giving suck to its young as the farmer, wearing a kilt, stands in front steadying the cow. There are two stars and a crescent in the sky, a tree in front of the farmer and the spade-symbol behind him. Five dots fill the space above the bull's body. This is a Neo-Assyrian seal in the linear style, c. 900-700 B.C. It is one of the rarer designs, and very well engraved, though there is a little wear on the surface and some touching up.' 13 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 4062; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition.
2nd millennium BC. A bronze figure standing upright on a rectangular base wearing a close-fitting helmet, tight wrap-over shirt with cap sleeves, raised waistband and kilt with fringed hem below; left arm straight with hole in the fist, right arm raised and slightly bent with fist clenched; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Aruz, J., Art of the First Cities. The Third Millennium B.C. from the Mediterranean to the Indus, New York, 2003. 226 grams, 14cm including stand (5 1/2"). Property of a London collector; from her family's private collection; formerly with a London gallery; acquired in the 1990s. Very fine condition.
Saite Period, 664-525 BC. A bronze lioness-headed figure of Wadjet seated on a square-section throne, wearing tripartite wig surmounted by Atef crown consisting of ostrich feathers, horned sun disk and fronted by rearing uraeus; her clenched hands resting on the knees with ankle-length kilt, feet on a square footrest, throne with lateral panels of low-relief scale pattern with incised hieroglyphs representing the Union of the Two Lands; mounted on a custom-made wooden stand. Cf. similar figure in the British Museum (accession number 1992,1110.1) with less elaborate headdress than here. 2 kg total, 33cm including stand (13"). Ex V.G.F. collection, Shelby Township, Michigan; acquired from Royal-Athena Galleries, New York, USA, in 1986; previously with Christie's, London, 13 July 1983, lot 468; formerly in a European private collection, prior to 1983; on loan to Ohio State University, Picker Art Gallery, Colgate University, and Fitchbury Art Museum, between 1986-2015; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10119-167436. Wadjet 'the green one' was known to the Greeks as 'Uto'. She was originally the tutelary goddess of the city of Dep which eventually became part of the conurbation called Per-Wadjet (House of Wadjet"). Wadjet was considered the matron and protector of Lower Egypt, and later the joint protector and patron of all Egypt. Very fine condition. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]
Assorted Modern Ladies' Costume, comprising Escada Margaretha Ley navy blue pin striped single breasted trouser suit, with a contrasting white lapel mount and matching sleeveless top (38), an Escada two piece green wool skirt suit with long line double breasted jacket with contrasting panel and straight skirt (size 38), and a similar green wool skirt suit with tartan trims to the jacket and pleated kilt (38); Kasper for A.S.L three piece skirt suit with a grey/blue large checked long line double breasted jacket, straight skirt and white linen waistcoat, another black short sleeved jacket with decorative gilt metal and black centred buttons, and straight skirt (size 8); Antonette Franz Houshoffer green two piece skirt suit with long line jacket, velvet mounted collar, pockets and straight skirt (size 38); Class navy skirt suit with long sleeved jacket, cream trim and straight skirt (size 44); Mansfield Clothes London, navy and cream crepe short sleeve jacket with double breasted buttons and matching navy straight skirt; Esmodell navy double breasted long sleeved jacket, with a shaped front, white silk layered detachable collar and straight skirt (size 38); Maxdine black wool and velvet inserted long line jacket and matching straight skirt (size 44); Basler navy trouser suit, comprising long line jacket with three buttons to the front, matching tailored trousers (11). Condition overall on all the items is very good.
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