15th century AD. A substantial gold ring dating from the period of Henry VII and the Wars of the Roses, the tapered band with channelled edges engraved with flower and foliage design, a line of three rose blooms at the shoulders, the circular bezel with incuse and retrograde design of a standing heraldic dragon passant sinister with wings addorsed and mouth open, palm branches above and behind, 'S' before and a star below, with Latin retrograde Black Letter '+Crede.et.vi[n]c[e]' inscription for 'Believe and Conquer' and the letter 'S' possibly relating to the name of the owner; John Cherry, former Keeper of Medieval and Later Antiquities at the British Museum says: 'Dr Michael Siddons in his book on Badges (Heraldic Badges in England and Wales vol III Ordinaries (Society of Antiquaries of London and Boydell and Brewer, Woodbridge, 2009, pages 72-3) assigns the dragon to Edward III and the family of the Tudors, and a number of other families, such as the Mortimers, Earls of March, the Fitzgeralds, Earls of Desmond, the Clifford, Earls of Cumberland, Brooke, Lord Cobham, and the Earls of Ulster. Without knowing the heraldic colour, it is not possible to distinguish between these. The dragon on the bezel of the ring is not ducally gorged and chained and this would rule out the actual Dukes of Somerset, though not another member of the family. The three roses on the shoulder of the ring also appear to be a badge and here the lack of colour prevents our knowing whether it is the red rose (Lancaster) or the white rose (York) that it represents. Dr Michael Siddons points out that the rose was a widely-used badge (above, pages 44-45"). It is also possible, though less likely, that the dragon may be a rebus for the name Dragon or Wyvern and that the letter S is the forename. Whatever the exact interpretation of the device and motto on the ring, and this is an opportunity for further research, it is a very fine example of a late medieval heraldic signet ring, dating from the mid or late fifteenth century.' See Dalton, O. M., Franks Bequest Catalogue of the Finger Rings, British Museum, London, 1912, no.280 for a similar form (in silver); see Oman, Charles, British Rings, 800-1914, 1974, pl.40H for a similar bezel; both of 15th century date. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. 25.59 grams, 29mm overall, 25.24mm internal diameter (1 1/8"). Property of a Gibraltarian collector, previously property of a Middlesex gentleman; acquired from a Wellingborough collector in the 1970s. Accompanied by a positive X-Ray Fluorescence metal analysis certificate. The presence here of the letter 'S' before the dragon, could indicate an initial letter of a personal name of the owner; possibly a member of the family of the Dukes of Somerset, three members of which family died in the Wars of the Roses in their support of the Lancastrian cause, and for whom the dragon or wyvern features as a supporter in their arms. The dragon is the main feature of the arms of the County of Somerset. The forces of Henry VII fought under the banner of the red dragon of Cadwaladr ap Cadwallon when marching through Wales, on their way to Bosworth, where Richard III died. A dragon appears as a supporter to the Henry VII royal arms, and to those of Henry VIII. The dragon is also seen as a symbol of the country and people of Wales, and widely appears in personal and corporate arms to this day. The prophecies of Cadwaladr had long been cited by aspirants to the English throne in justification of their claims. The motto is now also associated with the Scottish origin Toash (or latterly, Tosh) family. This lot is published at the front of section in the printed catalogue. [A video of this lot is available on the TimeLine Auctions website] Extremely fine condition. Rare and important.
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Eight boxed/carded figures to include Lord of the Rings Return of the King DVD Gift Set and Tradeable Miniatures Game Booster Pack, Skylanders Spyro's Adventure, Doctor Who The Tenth Doctor, Marvel Super Hero Mashers Micro x 2, DC Collectables Batman Mr Freeze and Disney Infinity Marvel Ant-Man
A William IV ivory handled mameluke by Andrews of London presented to Lord Charles Innes-Kerr:, the curved blade with single edge and clipped back pin, decorated with crown and 'WRIV' cypher over crossed sword and cannon within a laurel wreath, signed as per title to ricasso with Pall Mall address, regulation cast brass hilt with quillons, two piece ivory grip with Tudor Rose securing pins and laurel wreath mounted bullion loop, in a polished brass scabbard with double suspension rings, blade length 76.5cm long.*Provenance Formerly the property of Lord Charles Innes-Kerr, originally owned by his maternal grandfather James Charles Dalbiac then purchased by W H Potter as a memento of Lord Charles from the auction of the contents of Iron Cross House, Byfield, Northamptonshire. Iron Cross House was owned by Mr Potter and had been leased to Lord and Lady Innes-Kerr until 1916 as a hunting 'box'
A collection of vintage Wedgwood Danbury Mint Lord Of The Rings cabinet plates to include Dawn At Minas Tirith, The Sun Unveiled, Leaving Rivendell, Treebeard, Bridge at Khazad-Dum, Goldberry, Pursuit in Rohan, At The Foot of Mount Doom, The Ride of the Rohirrim, The Anger of The Mountain, The Mirror of Glaladriel, Green Hill Country complete in boxes. Measures 20cms long.
A Lord of the Rings limited edition reproduction helmet 'The Helm of Gimli', with certificate of authenticity and wooden stand, 38cm high CONDITION REPORT: Lot 223 - one side ear flap is slightly looser than the other - the leather is slightly pulled further down but it is still secure, otherwise condition is good. No box.
Miscellaneous UK & Foreign Coins & Commemorative Medallions comprising: CuNi proof £5 2004 with cert, in CofI, FDC, a year set 1977 ½p to crown, card-mounted in a Sandhill case, 5 x £5 coins: 2003 'Coronation Jubilee' & 2007(x4) 'Diamond Wedding,' 5 x CuNi crowns: 1953(x3), 1965 & 1977; a silver proof commemorative medal 'Marriage of Prince Charles & Camilla Parker Bowles 2005' 28.2g, .925 silver, with cert, in CofI FDC & 4 x similar medals in nickel-brass, each in a presentation pack; Guernsey Brilliant Uncirculated set 2003 8 coins 1p to £2, in a presentation pack & 2 x £5 coins 2000 & 2001 'Centuries of the Monarchy' in a presentation pack BU; Isle of Man 4 x crowns 1981 'Year of the Disabled' in a Sandhill case UNC; New Zealand 5 x 50 cents 2003 with designs based on the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy, in a presentation pack BU; Western Samoa silver proof 10 tala 1979, 31.4g .925 silver, with cert, in CofI, FDC; Cook Islands silver proof 1 dollar 2005, 20g .500 silver, with cert, no CofI & 2 x Maria Theresa restrike thalers 1780X in presentation packs BU, together with miscellaneous foreign coins including Canada 3 x silver dollars 1973, 1976 & 1977, euro coins, pre-decimal bronze & CuNi etc
TOLKIEN J. R. R.: (1892-1973) English Writer, author of the classic fantasy works The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. T.L.S., J. R. R. Tolkien, one page, 4to, Headington, Oxford, 24th November 1967, to Miss. Karen C. Walker. Tolkien commences his letter by asking 'Am I right in thinking that your mother was Cecile Barbier?' and continues 'I have recently met her sister Marie (who married her cousin and remains Barbier), and one of her daughters'. The author further writes 'I remember your grandfather, Paul Barbier, very well. He was extremely kind to me as a very young man on my first university job. He was a great scholar and a great character, and I remember a good deal about him' and informs his correspondent 'I have been ill for some time and am now very heavily engaged with work of my own, and putting memories of this kind in order actually takes up a good deal of time, and I haven't any to spare at present' although concludes 'But I will jot down things that I remember from time to time and perhaps you would like to jog my memory early next year to see what I have got for you' . Accompanied by the original envelope. Together with a T.L.S. by Tolkien's assistant, Phyllis M. Jenkinson, with her initials ('P.M.J.'), on behalf of the writer, one page, 8vo, Headington, Oxford, 29th February 1968, also to Miss. Karen Walker. Tolkien writes, in part, 'I am afraid I haven't had any time to jot any memories of your grandfather down, as I have had a very disturbing and troubling time….I cannot see any relief from pressure for some time ahead and I am afraid it is no good my asking you to jog my memory again….but I will keep you in mind….in case I find some moment'. Accompanied by the original envelope. VG to about EX, 2 Paul Barbier (1873-1947) Professor of French at Leeds University 1903-38 who has been described as 'an exceptional scholar and inspiring teacher as well as an efficient adminstrator'. Barbier was a keen linguist and took a particular interest in words and names which led him to focus on lexicographical studies.
HARRY POTTER: Signed colour 8 x 10 photograph by both Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) individually, the image depicting the two actors standing in full length poses either side of actress Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) at a promotional event relating to one of the Harry Potter film series. Signed by Radcliffe in bold blue ink and by Grint in bold red ink, largely to clear areas of the image. Together with a small selection of signed 10 x 8 photographs by various other actors who have starred in Harry Potter films comprising Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid; the image depicting Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and two others, but not Hagrid himself), Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange) and Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy). The latter two both show the actors in costume poses and all are boldly signed to clear areas of the images (two are inscribed). Also including a signed colour 10 x 8 photograph of Elijah Wood in a close-up portrait pose in costume as Frodo Baggins from The Lord of the Rings and a signed colour 10 x 8 photograph by Richard Taylor, the creative director of the New Zealand film prop and special effects company responsible for the costumes, props etc. for The Lord of the Rings film trilogy, the composite image depicting various actors in character costume poses from the films. Signed by Taylor in bold silver ink to the image. VG to EX, 6
SIR IAN HOLM Benham BLCS108b Royal Shakespeare Company Theatre FDC signed by actor Sir Ian Holm who starred in Alien, Lord of the Rings and the Fifth Element. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
CHRISTOPHER LEE 7x5 inch photo signed by actor Christopher Lee who starred in some of the greatest films of all time, including Bond, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Folio Society A very large collection of the publications from the Folio Society with volumes from 1948, the second year of its existence to 2012, to include: Homer. The Odyssey; illustrations engraved on copper by John Buckland-Wright, 1948. 8vo., publisher's cloth, dust wrapper, wrapper with tears at upper edge, (Folio 60 no 11); Longus. The pastoral loves of Daphnis and Chloe, with etchings by Marcel Vertès, 1954. 8vo., quarter parchment, blue cloth boards, in a slip case, (Folio 60 no 69); Tolkien, J.R.R. The Lord of the Rings: illustrations by Ingahild Grathmer [i.e. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark], drawn by Eric Fraser, 1977. 3 volumes, 8vo., quarter pale grey leather, cloth boards, in a slip case, (Folio 60 no 417); [Idem] The Hobbit, illustrations by Eric Fraser, 1979. 8vo., quarter leather, cloth boards, in a slip case (Folio 60 no 456); Fitzgerald, Edward. The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, 1955. 1st impression, small 8vo., coloured frontispiece and other plates, bound in full red brocade, in a box, (Folio 60 no 85); Dickens, Charles. The novels, 1981-88. 16 volumes, 8vo., illustrations by Charles Keeping, quarter cloth, patterned paper boards, in slip cases, (Folio 60, no 480, etc.); Hayward, A.L. The Dickens encyclopaedia, 1989. 8vo., with illustrations, quarter cloth, decorative paper boards, in a slip case; Rochester, John Wilmot, Earl of. Perfect and imperfect enjoyments: poems, 1992. Folio, coloured frontispiece and other coloured plates by Richard Shirley Smith, quarter morocco, with Cockrell marbled paper boards, fore-edges uncut, in solander box, no 293 of 450 copies this bound and signed by the illustrator, (Folio 60 no 725); Nash, Paul. W., compiler. Folio 60: a bibliography of the Folio Society 1947-2006, 2007. Folio, coloured frontispiece, illustrations, publisher's cloth, in a slip case; The Times atlas of the world, 2005. Large folio, half dark blue morocco, cloth boards, in slip case, (Folio 60 A 33), a quantity, for which there is a substantial, but partial, listing available
J.R.R. Tolkien Deluxe Limited edition set, comprising The Hobbit, Children of Hurin, The Lord of the Rings and Silmarillion. Four volumes by Harper Collins, individual slipcases & unopened in cellophane wrapping housed together in titled slipcase. Only 500 sets contained in this special collection slipcase were issued
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