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Lot 2275
A Novelty Silver Table Lighter, William Comyns & Sons Ltd, London 1960, naturalistically modelled as the head of a dog, the base with Colobri lighter fitting, 8.5cm high Some wear to the finer detail of the fur at high points and tips of ears. Clear marks to neck. Lighter fitting is removeable for filling, not currently working.
Lot 2269
A 9ct Three Colour Gold Cased Rollagas Lighter, Alfred Dunhill, London 1981, with alternating textured and brick decoration, together with A Dunhill Gemline Gold Plated Fountain Pen and Ballpoint Pen, circa 1991, the fountain pen with 14ct gold nib, the lighter 6.5cm high (3)The lighter with wear to the decoation on all sides, hallmarks sljghlty rubbed but still clear, some scratching to base, the flint container is crackedand would need replacing. Engraved ''DH 99'' to the lighter mechanism. The pens with minor signs of use, the occasionsal small mark, the ballpoint with two or three snmall dings.
Lot 179
An Important Foucault-Secretan Reflecting Telescope, by Secretan a Paris, circa 1858, signed to the front end cover ‘Secretan a Paris’ and engraved on the mirror ‘MS’ (Mark Secretan), folding French polished French walnut square telescope tube mounted with star finder to the rear, achromatic microscope type eyepiece with rack and pinion focus and sun filter to the front, mirror (10.4cm diameter), at rear mounted in a wooden frame with a brass plate to cover with 4 screws, all mounted on a delicate adjustable stand, with altitude set by lifting the telescope, brass followers then rest in notches along two curved racks, two removable side wings for stability, tube 67cm long The Foucault-Secretan Telescope – The World’s first glass reflector One of the problems facing early telescopes was that of Chromatic aberration ( where greater magnification causes light to break down into its component colours). Attempts to get around this were made with reflecting telescopes that used speculum metal as a reflector. Leon Foucault solved this problem with the world’s first silvered glass reflector. Glass mirrors compared to speculum can offer lighter, cheaper, stiffer mirrors that are less brittle. Silvered glass can also be renewed without having to re-grind and polish as with metal mirrors. One of the greatest advantages was Foucault’s method of ‘retouches locales’ or local corrections. This allowed errors in the mirror to be identified and corrected with local polishing rather than polishing the whole surface. This method allowed engineers to produce mirrors of much larger apertures with fast focal ratios. Also of course silvered glass offered a far more reflective surface than that of speculum. This lead to the development of Cassegrain and other telescope systems that are in use today. Foucault’s invention has been called (by Raymond N Wilson, the well known optical engineer) “one of the most important advances in the history of the reflecting telescope.” (Wilson, 1996: 414) This form of telescope was first sold in 1858 and was still showing in catalogues as late as 1887. However, few are known to have survived. A telescope held in a private collection in France has the highest recorded serial number of 42. Interestingly this telescope does not have a serial number.” This form of telescope was first sold in 1858 and was still showing in catalogues as late as 1887. However, few are known to have survived. A telescope held in a private collection in France has the highest recorded serial number of 42. Interestingly this telescope does not have a serial number.
Lot 816
Julian II Æ 'Medallion' or solidus weight. Antioch, AD 361-363. FL CL IVLIANVS P F AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / IVSTITIA, Justitia standing right, holding scales in right hand and scroll(?) in left; ANT in exergue. RIC -; C. -; Gnecchi -. 4.30g, 22mm, 11h. Extremely Fine. Apparently unique and unpublished. This highly interesting piece may have been distributed as a commemorative medallion or as part of an issue of largesse, however the reverse type is not particularly indicative of the latter. It does however bear remarkable similarity to the exagium solidi issues some four decades later, which portray Moneta standing with scales and cornucopiae, and its weight is consistent with the lighter end of Julian's solidi.
Lot 57
A Hallmarked Silver Cigarette Box, (marks rubbed) of rectangular form, the hinged lid engine turned and initialled, inscribed to the front "Presented to J.S. Lester. Esq: A.J.G. as a token of Regard & Esteem by the Gun Inspection Staff, Armley, Leeds November 1918", 17.8cms wide; Together with A Hallmarked Silver Mounted Photograph Frame, of shaped design,on wooden easel back, overall height 19.5cms; and a table lighter, initialled "D.R.L." (3)
Lot 578
A collection of silver and white metal pill boxes, gilt and white metal costume jewellery including brooches chains and watches a boxed gents watch and a black finish cigarette case depicting a Japanese scene, a white metal engine turned cigarette case, various white metal spoons, Robinson's 'Golly' brooches various enamelled pins and brooch components etc Wedgwood Jasper ware lighter
Lot 196
Good quantity of Indiana Jones toys and other items: Disney 10" Vinyl Statue; Grand Partez a la Recherche des Tresors Perdus game; Atari Last Crusade game; two vinyl records; TSR Unpainted Metal Miniatures; Galoob Micro Machines 10 Vehicles Set; Disney Micro Action Playset; three Disney Micro Action Vehicles; four jigsaw puzzles; Atari Fate of Atlantis game; video boxset; novel; lighter; assorted trading cards. G-E.
Lot 7
A model of a 2 1/2 inch gauge live steam 4-4-0 tender locomotive, the boiler with fittings including sight-glass, regulator, sliding firebox doors the chassis having twin outside cylinders with Walschaert s valve gear. Six wheel tender with fitted water hand feed pump. The model is in need of some restoration and comes together with a six wheel tender which has been re-painted in a lighter green. Length 79cm. Cab width 12cm.
Lot 230
TWO SIMILAR CHINESE PORCELAIN, BALUSTER SHAPED, LIDDED VASES in transitional Wucai style. Both decorated in enamel palette with military and court figures within stylised bands and floral and foliate borders. One vase (the smaller) has an underglaze blue incorrectly drawn Kangxi seal mark to the base, the larger vase unmarked. (Together with two hardwood stands). Approx. height 40cm and 42cm. (2) CONDITION REPORT: These are not a pair, painted in different styles and details but from similar influences. The smaller vase is much lighter and has fritting and losses to the glaze internally around the rim, the cover has a significant chip and assorted and various frits and glaze blemishes. The larger vase appearing in better condition and being more heavily potted, some wear and glaze blemishes. Both vases are in very dirty condition.
Lot 215
Ephemera a set of six Chinese white metal teaspoons; a table lighter in the form of a Rolls Royce car engine grille; a miniature cased Bible and book of the Common Prayer; a silver vesta case; a silver plated vesta case; faux pearls 9ct clasp; costume jewellery earrings; a silver coloured necklace stamped Tiffany; a cold painted model of a Dog sat on a potty
Lot 911
GENTLEMAN'S INTERNATIONAL WATCH CO. MILITARY ISSUE STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND WRIST WATCH lacking serial number to the movement, the round black dial with Arabic numerals in white, hour markers at 12, 3, 6 and 9, outer seconds track, the 35mm case with broad arrow thus /I\ and 6B/346, 553/48 engraved to the reverse exterior, lacking crown, lacking strap, lacking box and papers Condition Report:At the present time, this is not in working condition.It is in heavily worn condition with scratches, dents and some signs of pitting all over the case.There are scratches all over the crystal with around five or six more predominant, larger scratches.The dial is sitting slightly off centre, leaning toward the right hand side.The hands and luminesce markers are showing signs of patina.All Arabic numerals and dial writing are still of a good white colour.The second hand is missing and the minute hand appears to have been replaced as this is lighter in colour and appears newer than the hour hand.The inner dust cover is intact and the caseback threads as it should.
Lot 477
the Rolling Stones vinyl and CD box sets including Exile on Main Street 273429-9 sealed, ladies and gentlemen Limited edition sealed box set, some girls sealed box set, get your Ya yas out box set, 1983 Rolling Stones fan club including 7 inch single and photo copy of Mick Jagger court case, get your Ya yas out small set Plus a collection of books, mainly sealed plus Zippo lighter and drinks coasters
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