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Lot 315
A Continental sculpted limestone group of Venus and a dolphin, 20th century A Continental sculpted limestone group of Venus and a dolphin, 20th century, the goddess portrayed as standing and nude but for light drapery, the stylised dolphin at her feet, on a square section pedestal, 242cm high overall, the base 74cm high, 54cm wide
Lot 163
1930's ART DECO NINE PIECE FIGURED LIGHT WALNUTWOOD DINING ROOM SUITE, COMPRISING; EXTENDING DINING TABLE, SIX SINGLE DINING CHAIRS and a COCKTAIL SIDEBOARD, the TABLE of oblong form with incuse corners, raised on twin slab pedestals, with one extra leaf, 31" (78.8cm) high, 36" (91.5cm) wide, 55" (139.7cm) long, 73" (185.4cm) extended, THE DINING CHAIRS with polished cloud type backs, pale grey leather upholstery and rounded front legs, THE COCKTAIL SIDEBOARD of stepped and break fronted form with short back, the centre section with concertina cocktail section to the top, the mirror back interior fitted with cocktail sticks, lemon squeezer and fixed tray with circular cut-outs for bottles and glasses, over a cutlery drawer and pair of cupboard doors, enclosing three drawers to the interior, flanked by a pair of cupboard doors, each with a drawer to the interior, raised on an inset plinth base, 46" (116.9cm) high, 65" x 21" (165.1cm x 53.3cm)
Lot 168
GOOD QUALITY 1930's ART DECO INLAID FIGURED LIGHT WALNUTWOOD FIVE PIECE BEDROOM SUITE, comprising, BREAKFRONT THREE DOOR WARDROBE, 74 3/4" (190cm) high, 60" x 26" (152.4cm x 66cm) TWO DOOR WARDROBE, 71" (180.3cm) high, 45" x 25" (114.3cm x 63.5cm), both with fitted interior, DRESSING TABLE, with circular bevel edge mirror, two central glass shelves and six stepped drawers to the pedestals, 63" (160cm) high, 58" x 22" (147.3cm x 55.9cm), ARCHED FOOTSTOOL with floral padded seat and the CONTINENTAL HEADBOARD, fitted with a pair of bedside cabinets, 44" (111.8cm) high, 74" (188cm) wide, each cabinet with single dresser above a stepped cupboard, 28 1/2" (72.4cm) high, 15 1/2" x 15 1/4" (39.4cm x 38.8cm) (5)
Lot 40
LATE VICTORIAN LIGHT OAK AND EBONISED CHEVAL MIRROR, the oblong, bevel edged plate in a moulded frame with scroll carved cresting, flanked by fluted scroll supports and raised on a platform base with conforming scroll feet and metal castors, 69" (175.3cm) high, 31" x 23 1/2" (78.8cm x 59.7cm)
Lot 1020
Later 6th-7th century AD. A silver sword mount formed as a central square panel with cell above, four beast-head arms; the cell with inset garnet cloison and crimped gold foil behind; the centre hollow with slider-bar to the reverse; each arm a stylised beast-head with bilinear collar, bilinear brow-ridge and nasal, pellet eyes and nostrils with bilinear frames. See Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005; Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009; Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010; Mortimer, P. Woden's Warriors. Warriors and Warfare in 6th-7th Century Northern Europe, Ely, 2011. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. Sword pyramids were once a very rare class of find, discovered only in very high-status burials such as Niederstotzingen (Germany), Sutton Hoo Mound 1 (Suffolk, England) and the Broomfield barrow (Essex, England). Since the 1980s, a quantity of such finds have come to light and the object-class is now better understood. They are found predominantly in England, the Rhineland, central Europe and southern Scandinavia, and were a short-lived display item. The classic form is a truncated hollow gold (or silver, or bronze) pyramid with a bar to the reverse, inset garnet and glass plaques to the four faces and top (Pollington et al., fig.8.52 and plates 19, 54, 55; Hammond, p.73-4; Menghin, map 22). Several variant forms do exist, such as the octagonal-base and the conical types (Hammond, 2009, item 1.4.2.2-f; Mortimer, 2011, p.117). Another common Continental variant includes a flat-section rectangular plaque, as well as a form with curved edges to the plaque (Menghin, map 23). The present example with four beast-heads is apparently unique, although it has parallels in later harness and other mounts. The beast-heads have close parallels on the headplate of a 6th c. silver bow-brooch from Stora Gairvide, Gotland (Franceschi et all, item 75) and on the footplate of another from a burial mound at Sandal, Norway (Franceschi et al., item 66). The exact purpose of the pyramids is not known, but when they occur in graves they are usually placed in pairs high on the sword's scabbard (Menghin, p.150 and fig.90) which suggests that they were used in the suspension of the scabbard from its belt, or more evocatively in the fastening of textile 'peace-bands' which secured the sword in its scabbard and provided a very visible demonstration that the owner did not intend to draw it in haste (Mortimer, p.116). 18 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Scottish gentleman; acquired from continental Europe in the early 1960s; gifted to his daughter in the early 1980s; thence by descent 2004. "Fine condition, usage wear to upper face."
Lot 1206
9th-12th century AD. A bronze piriform mount or repoussé die with pellets to the border, central motif of a facing figure with centre-parted hair, the body angled forwards with geometric lines before, trefoil behind the shoulders, possibly depicting god Baldr being killed by a mistletoe branch. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. Baldr was a young and beautiful god of light and purity, son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg. He had a dream of his own death and when his mother found out about the danger, she made every object in every realm vow never to hurt Baldr, except mistletoe. Loki, cunning god of mischief, found out and hurried to the place where the gods were indulging in throwing objects at Baldr, which would bounce off without harming him. Loki gave the mistletoe to Baldr's blind brother Hodr, who then inadvertently killed his brother with it. The story of Baldr's death is also recorded in Saxo Grammaticus' book Gesta Danorum, although it tells a slightly different story, in which Balder (called Balderus) is defeated by Hodr (called Hotherus) with a magic sword called Mistletoe. In this tale, Balder and Hodr were rival suitors for the hand of Nanna (wife of Balder in Edda), and Balder was a demigod with (nearly) invulnerable body. 27 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
Lot 2337
Dated 1876. Type A6. Obv: profile bust with VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR REG F D legend. Rev: crown over ONE SHILLING within wreath with date below and small die number 5 above. S. 3906A; ESC 1328; BSC 905. This lot has been authenticated and graded by a specialist independent coin grading service and is encapsulated with a unique reference number that is traceable through the records of that organisation. (33.47 grams with capsule). "CGS graded AU 75 (= almost uncirculated), very light gold tone. Scarce."
Lot 614
Neolithic, 4th-2nd millennium BC. A late period fully bifacial projectile point of long triangular form with slightly concave base and ovate section; superbly knapped with neatly serrated edges, formed in a translucent brown flint with light blue-grey patination. Cf. Green, H. Stephen, The Flint Arrowheads of the British Isles, BAR British Series 75(i), fig.60C for a similar point form, found Suffolk, UK. 8.35 grams, 65mm (2 1/2"). Property of an Essex gentleman; formerly in a private collection, acquired by descent 1970s. Extremely fine condition. A superb specimen.
Lot 93a
A Katana Samurai sword with Tamahagne steel blade in original case and silk cover. Made to order 10 years ago by Kenneth Hakegard of Zheng-Wu Knife & Sword Co. Hamon wave present but faint. Vendor advises Habaki hand made in Sterling silver and although the sheath looks black, it is in fact dark gold when seen under strong light.
Lot 238
An Edward VII silver novelty pin cushion in the form of a clog, Chester 1906, Stokes & Ireland Ltd, (William Henry Stokes & Arthur George Ireland) of plain form with blue velvet cushion, approx 8cm long, together with a George V silver novelty pin cushion and hatpin stand, Birmingham 1912, makers mark partially rubbed, possibly Crisford & Norris Ltd, in the form of a golf bag with club, leaning on a tree stump, approx 11cm high, a further silver novelty pin cushion in the form of a stool, Birmingham 1901, Levi & Salaman, approx 3.5cm high, a silver pin keeper wheel of circular form, with embossed foliate scroll decoration and chatelaine loop, approx 4cm diameter, another similar, of oval form, approx 4cm x 3.5cm and a pierced bone pin keeper in the form of a pair of bellows, approx 6cm. (6) CONDITION REPORT: Clog, good overall condition. Golf bag, some light denting to base edge, minor dent to bag. Pin wheels, good overall condition. Bone bellows, one handle missing.
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