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Lot 68
A RARE DIVING LAMP BY C.E. HEINKE & CO., LONDON, CIRCA 1930 heavily constructed in brass with copper guards, thick domed glass cover to bulb compartment with rubber washers, the top with threaded electrical contacts stamped by rim HEINKE -- 17½in. (44.5cm.) highCondition report: 18lbs in weight
Lot 21
A RARE NAVIGATION LAMP BY CHANCE BROTHERS & CO. LTD, CIRCA 1900 constructed in polished copper and brass, bell top with chimney and substantial handle, hinged lamp compartment with Fresnel-type lenses in shaped guards, maker's label to reservoir and tubular suspension bracket, now converted to electricity -- 22in. (56cm.) high (not including handle)Condition report: Good overall condition, lamp now missing all oil components. Lens with some chips to edges and may be later replacements. Electrics not tested. 44lbs.
Lot 100
1st century AD. A terracotta lamp formed of two halves, made of brown clay covered with good quality glaze, each half made in a separate mould, seam between the two halves visible from the inside, handle with grooves, wide rim, discus decorated with the image of the Greek hero Jason, naked, the head covered by a Phrygian helmet and turning towards the right looking at the severed head of the Dragon, the golden fleece worn over his shoulders. See Brooner, O., Isthmia excavations by the University of Chicago under the auspices of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens, volume III, Terracotta Lamps, Princeton,1977, nn. 2374, 2442, for similar types. 79 grams, 11.3cm (4 1/4"). From the collection of Arno Jumpertz, Leverkusen, Germany, 1924-1984; much of the collection was exhibited at Neus museum, in 1985. This lamp (Lucerna) belongs to the type XXIII of the Brooner classification, characterised by double volutes and a nozzle with rounded end; discus rarely plain, commonly decorated with relief; flat or slightly concave base. The scene here depicted represents the well known episode of the Argonauts, with Jason, Prince of Iolkos (nowadays Volos, Thessaly), slaying the dragon and recovering the golden fleece on his shoulders. Fine condition.
Lot 99
1st-2nd century AD. A terracotta oil lamp shaped as a head of a comic actor wearing a mask of a satyr or slave; thick hair, knit eyebrows, small holes for eyes, large open mouth with typical striated band around it, suggesting a beard; leaf-shaped handle ornament with large looped plain ring behind; short round-tipped volute-nozzle; flat oval base marked off by oval groove. See Bussière, J., Lindros Wohl, B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017, p.435. 240 grams total, 12cm including stand (4 3/4"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired from Dick Meijer Antiquiteiten, Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 2014; previously in a private collection from the north of the Netherlands; collected between 1950-1990; accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity. Such lamps with figurines first appear in the Hellenistic period possibly originating in Athens. Found in all parts of the Mediterranean basin, they were particularly popular during the first and second centuries A.D. Egyptian and Italian workshops seem especially strong. In the fourth century, partly due to growing Christian influence, many types of these artefacts disappeared. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Fine condition, restored.
Lot 102
175-225 AD. A terracotta ring-handle lamp, row of chevrons on the spine in shape of a myrtle-wreath imitating a laurel crown, the discus decorated with a pair of female theatre characters masks, heart-shaped nozzle, basal ring impressed with maker's mark '???' in Greek capitals. Cf. Bailey, D. M., Catalogue of the Lamps in the British Museum III, BM, 1988, Q1709, for a less well detailed example. 118 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From the collection of Arno Jumpertz, Leverkusen, Germany, 1924-1984; much of the collection was exhibited at Neus museum, in 1985. Lamp of Loeschcke type VIII; many examples of this shape have been found and are distributed widely over the Western Mediterranean, especially in North Africa and in Rome itself. The Roman masks represented here were made of wood or canvas, similar to those used in ancient Greece. They covered the entire head, and were equipped with false hair, conforming to the mask they belonged to. The facial features were strongly characterised, facilitating the interpretation of different characters of the actor. Moreover, the conformation was such that they acted as a megaphone, broadening the voice of the actor in the great theatres of antiquity. The expression 'ut -per-sonaret', which defined their function, would later give rise to the term 'person'. Very fine condition.
Lot 157
6th-7th century AD. A bronze hanging lamp holder comprising a large openwork central disc fitted with six circular sockets for the stems of glass lamps, three integral loops to the inner rim from which hooks are suspended, large single suspension hook above; inscribed dedication to the inner rim in Greek '+ ??? ????? ???? ?? ??????? ????? ???????+', translating to: 'I, Elias, for the interior of Saint Romanus'; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Bailey, D.M., A catalogue of the lamps in the British Museum, IV, Lamps of metal and stone, and lampstands, London, 1996; Wamser L. and Zahlhaas, G., Rom und Byzanz, Archaologischen Kostbarkeiten aus Bayern, München, 1999. 1.3 kg total, 42cm including stand (16 1/2"). Ex North London gentleman; formerly from an important Mayfair collection; accompanied by an archaeological report by Dr. Raffaele D’Amato. Fine condition.
Lot 84
1st century BC- 1st century AD. A bronze hanging lamp with handle and ornament most likely moulded and added after casting; ornamented handle in the shape of a bevelled crescent with a small globule at each end; large ring behind, globular body with rounded plain rim, large plain-lipped filling-hole, lid missing, round-tipped nozzle, flat nozzle top with bevelled sides, raised base forming solid circular foot, four suspension chains united by a cross-shaped hook, fixed on the sides of the lamp. See Bussière, J., Lindros Wohl B., Ancient Lamps in the J. Paul Getty Museum, Malibu, 2017. 135 grams, 19cm (7 1/2"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired from Brigantia, York, UK, in 2007; accompanied by the original invoice and certificate of authenticity. Just as the dates of bronze lamps are marked by uncertainty, so often is the place of production. It can be assumed that Early Imperial lamps were mostly produced in Italy, as were the lamps from the second to fourth century A.D. The Late Roman products, on the other hand, seem to derive primarily from the eastern Mediterranean. The types of the first and second centuries spread rapidly to other parts of the empire, as confirmed by general parallels found and by the geographical places of manufacture or origin (primarily Asia Minor"). Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Fine condition.
Lot 170
A collection of glass lampsIncluding a pair of green glass stem lamps, with cast brass pierced foliate bases, together with a graduated pair of white glass lamps, with bell shaped bases and three green opaline lamp bases, The largest 70cm high, (7)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 1022
METAL/HEAVY ROCK - 7". Proper loud collection of around 83 x ace 7" . Artists/titles include Iron Maiden - Sanctuary ('censored' sleeve) and Running Free, Mythra - The Death & Destiny E.P. (LAMP 2 - VG+/Ex), Black Sabbath - Die Young, Hard Road and Neon Knights, Guns N' Roses, Rainbow, Saxon, Boston, Gillan, April Wine, Bon Jovi, Nazareth, Alice Cooper, Thin Lizzy, Deep Purple, UFO, Queen (x5), Whitesnake, Motorhead - S/T (BRO 124) and St. Valentines Day Massacre (BRO 116), Def Leppard, Faith No More, Krokus, Girlschool, Sammy Hagar, Heart, Toto, Joe Cocker, Stevie Nicks, Poison, Marillion and Slade. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.
Lot 111A
A Roman Bronze Oil Lamp in the Shape of a Dove with the Bust of a GoddessCirca 1st-2nd Century C.E.Height 6 1/4 inches.Provenance:Family Collection, Canada, possibly acquired from Charles Ede Ltd.A.H. Wilkens Auctions, Toronto, June 13, 2017, Lot 1145Property from the Collection of Michael Minick, New YorkThere is no bill of sale or document to support the Charles Ede provenance. When the collection was handled by Wilkens Auctions, Charles Ede catalogs were present but no bill of sale. The bust possibly married to the oil lamp. The lamp shows signs of bronze disease. Please request a complete condition report. For condition inquiries please contact fdcr@hindmanauctions.com
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