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Click here to subscribeC. Valerius Flaccus AR Denarius. Massalia, 82 BC. Draped and winged bust of Victory right; tripod behind / Legionary eagle between two standards inscribed H (Hastati) and P (Principes); C•VAL•FLA (ligate) upwards to left, IMPERAT upwards to right, EX• S•C below. Crawford 365/1a; RSC Valeria 12. 3.66g, 18mm, 6h. Good Very Fine. Pleasing iridescent toning.
M. Plaetorius M. f. Cestianus AR Denarius. Rome, 69 BC. Draped bust of Fortuna right, control symbol behind / Half-length bust of Sors facing, head slightly right; tablet inscribed SORS below, M•PLAETORI CEST•S•C around. Crawford 405/2; RSC Plaetoria 10. 3.84g, 19mm, 6h. Near Very Fine. Rare.
Visigoths, Spain. Witteric AV Tremissis. Emerita (Mérida), AD 603-609. + VVITTERICYS RE+, facing bust / + EMERE T Λ PIV(horizontal S), facing bust. CNV 175.8; MV 193b; Miles, Visigoths 143a; MEC 1, 227. 1.48g, 18mm, 6h. Extremely Fine. Minor flatness, otherwise sharply struck and well centred. Very Rare.
L. Manlius Torquatus AR Denarius. Rome, 65 BC. Ivy-wreathed head of Sybil right; SIBYLLA below neck truncation / Tripod, on which stands amphora flanked by two stars; L•TORQVAT downwards to left, III•VIR upwards to right, all within torque. Crawford 411/1b; RSC Manlia 12. 3.95g, 18mm, 5h. Good Extremely Fine. A superb example of the type, with a deep old cabinet tone. Destroyed during the civil wars under the dictatorship of Lucius Cornelius Sulla in 83 BC, the rebuilt Temple of Jupiter in Rome was dedicated in 69 BC, though some literary sources report that it was not until the late 60's that work was actually finished. The Sibylline Books, volumes of prophecies purchased by the last king of Rome and consulted only in times of emergency, had also been lost in the destruction. Keen to replace them the Senate sent envoys in 76 to collect similar oracular sayings from all over the known world. Lucius Manlius Torquatus had become consul with Lucius Aurelius Cotta only after having had the consuls-elect for 65 BC condemned for bribery, one of whom was the nephew of the dictator Sulla. The types chosen for this denarius, readily recognisable to the citizens of Rome, would have brought to mind the dictatorship of Sulla and the scandal of the elections and placed Torquatus as the saviour of Rome against such men, for the torque that surrounds the reverse type humorously recalls his famous ancestor from whom the family agnomen stemmed.
Augustus AR Denarius. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), July 18-17/16 BC. S•P•Q•R•IMP•CAESARI•AVG•COS•XI•TR•POT•VI, bare head right / CIVIB•ET•SIGN•MILITA•PART•RECVPE, facing quadriga on central part of triumphal arch, figures on left and right each holding a standard, aquila and bow. RIC 134a var. (RECVPER); BMC 428; C. 84 var. (same); CBN 1232 var. (same). 3.76g, 20mm, 6h. Fleur De Coin. Highly lustrous metal. Very Rare, and almost certainly the finest known specimen. This type depicts the Arch of Augustus in the Forum Romanum, which spanned the road between the Temple of Castor and Pollux and the Temple of Caesar, and was built in 20/19 BC to commemorate the return from Parthia of the lost standards of Crassus. Though little remains of the arch today, its identification is certain, thanks to an inscription found at this location in 1546. This inscription is significant, as it records a dedication to Augustus in 29 BC, and since no remains of a second arch of Augustus have been found in the Forum, this has led many to conclude that this 'Parthian Arch' was an expansion or replacement of the old Actian Arch (see RIC 267, CRI 422) set up in 29 BC, which commemorated the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium, and which was almost certainly considered distasteful for celebrating a victory over other Romans. The appearance of the arch must be deduced from the numismatic record, since it is not anywhere described in the historical texts. The present type is thus an important archaeological document, allowing for the reconstruction of an early Imperial monument which is otherwise survived only by partial travertine foundations and some marble fragments which have been set atop them in modern brick beds.
A.W.W. Co Waltham Mass; An Openface Pocketwatch, the signed dial with Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary dial, the movement signed American Waltham Watch Co, within plain case with screw front; Waltham USA; A "Silverode" Cased Openface Pocketwatch, the signed dial with Arabic and Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary dial, the movement signed P. S. Bartlett Waltham Mass, within plain case with screw back. (2)
Rolex; A 1980's Oyster Perpetual (69178) Datejust Ladies Wristwatch, serial number R431944 (for 1988), the signed black dial with date aperture, within (after set) diamond set bezel, to President bracelet (stamped number 8570 F), in a Rolex box. *This watch has no certificate.
The very rare find has been handed down the familyof Miss Louisa Alcock who was in service to the Duchess of Cambridge. Made of gingham in purple and white check the style is from the 1870's and is decorated with unusual buttons and turned back cuffs piped in white trim. The name ofLouisa is written in the dress by a later family member and has been in the family ever since
A silver half hunter pocket watch dated Sep 1916 to reverse, engraved name indistinct, S. Smith & Son Ltd, Trafalgar St London, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and subsidary dial, together with a white metal propelling pencil and silver pencil lead container (3)
A collection of general purpose hunting knives and one Supreme throwing knife with 9cm blade. All in brown leather scabbards, one with rabbit fur covering. All full sized blades are approx 13cm long. One miniature knife with 6cm blade. Six items in total all circa late 1940's / early 1950's (6)
An early 1900s lace blouse when the S shape was in fashion made by Allan-et-cie robes, Lingerie 59 Neco Bond Street (bought in Jersey) together with a late Victorian day dress in black grosgrain with a black lace insert over mustard coloured silk elbow length sleeves with a lace cuff, both from Jersey and a satin bridesmaids dress in cream, would fit a 7 to 8 year old 1920s/30s also from Jersey
A good collection of various knives: Gurhka Kukri style knife with 50cm bright steel blade marked "India" complete with black scabbard and both small knives: Kukri with 22cm blade, complete with black scabbard and knives: Kukri with alloy grip 29cm blade and decorated velvet embroidered scabbard: Sanelli Bone Marrow scoop knife with Inox marked 19cm blade: serated edge paper knife by Myers, new in packet: Paper knife with Deer's foot grip, 14cm blade in leather scabbard: Paper knife with Mother of Pearl handle, 15cm stainless steel blade with Masonic marking for Lodge 243 with fold out pen knife blade: Polyglow paperknife 14.5cm blade with fold out pen knife blade and scissors: 1940's hunting knife with Antler grip and 14cm blade by William Rodgers of Sheffield, no scabbard: Enfield No 4 MKII Spike bayonet and scabbard: two Indian made knifes with 22cm blades (one with serrated edge) complete with scabbards: folding set of scales in leather pouch for hunting/fishing.
A 1930s 9ct gold cased wristwatch on 9ct gold bracelet, strap approx 20.5 grams, a 9ct gold cased 1940s wristwatch on 9ct gold woven rope bracelet strap (af) approx 11.6 grams, a yellow metal cased Sekonda wristwatch, an Onyx and diamond set 9ct gold signet style ring, ring size S, approx 2.7 grams and a circa 1930s paste set necklace
A collection of 18th and 19th century printed cotton fabrics cut and sewn into a patchwork quilt (not completed). Large quantity (over 20 pieces varying in size) of fabric swatches cut into hexagonal shapes and stitched together. A large variety of printed cottons and fabrics (linens) from the mid 18th century, some examples of chintzs and glazed cottons also, block and roller printed examples and some pieces are backed with paper dating from the 18th century, some printed other s hand written. An invaluable documentation of early cotton/linen printing and production.
A silver fronted miniature bible with embossed portrait of angels, by Sir Joshua Reynolds, entitled 'Angel Heads' (as seen in the National Gallery), Birmingham dated 1904, maker SB +SI s. Blackensee & Son, along with a tortoiseshell box a/f and two pairs of spectacles
Group of five: General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 bar, WWII 1939-1945, Africa and Italy Stars and War Medal; A. & S. H., 2(?)990768 Pte. D. Kennedy, mounted. CONDITION REPORT: Surface wear, ribbons possibly original, stained, minor knocks to edges.
Four Volunteer Long Service Medals (one Victoria, three Edward VII); 1st, 2nd and 5th V. B. A. & S. Highrs. and 2nd V. B. Somerset. L. I., two Pte, one Sjt, one L. Cpl, variously named. CONDITION REPORT: Surface wear, minor knocks, areas of toning, replacement ribbons.
DERBYSHIRE; oil on canvas, a coastal landscape with boats, signed and dated lower left (18)97, 31.5cm x 42cm, framed and glazed, also further oil on canvas, 'The Broken Pitcher', titled and signed S Barnes (?) verso, 19 x 15.5cm, framed (2). CONDITION REPORT: Please note that there are lines on the canvas where the stretchers have pressed, as well as surface dirt and some surface marks throughout.
A collection of militaria comprising four Christmas 1914 tins, a WWI Victory Medal, Queen's Reg., 56067 Pte. S. J. Dean, a 1919 Calcutta School's Peace Celebration Medal, a Red Cross Society 'Proficiency in First Aid in Chemical Warfare' Medal, 1017 E.M.E. Hambling, a German WWII rifle cleaning kit and a white metal Liberation of The Falkland Islands Medal.
S BLANCKENSEE & SON LTD; a George V hallmarked silver vase with waisted knopped stem to spreading loaded base, Chester 1925, height 15cm, a cigarette case engraved with foliate scrolls and initialled 'AGL', William Neale Ltd, Birmingham 1918, 8.5 x 8cm, a small silver mug, Cohen & Charles, Birmingham 1967, height 7.5cm and a silver plated bud vase, weighable silver combined approx. 5.3ozt (4). CONDITION REPORT: Vase rim lower section misshapen with dents, further smaller dents and surface scratches throughout, cigarette case with a few minor dents and surface scratches, small mug with one major dent and further surface scratches.
Three India General Service Medals, North West Frontier 1936-37 bars; A. & S. H., 2979156 Pte. W. Logue and 2979350 Pte. D. Dick; R. I. A. S. C.. (M. T.), MT-110366 Vulcanist Asmat Ullah. CONDITION REPORT: One medal has been cleaned, surface wear, knocks to edges, ribbons replaced.
A mixed lot to include mid-20th century telescopic gun sight with various impressed markings, a shell case, a Cornelius Whitehouse meat cleaver, an Enots Autoram grease gun, a canvas gun holster with printed marks 'M W & S Ltd 1944', a number of mid-20th century military equipment wooden and metal boxes/cases, also four fishing reels and a vintage leather briefcase.
Naval General Service Medal, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 bar, and Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal; the first, H. M. S. Muzbee, 208568 R. Sharples; the second, H. M. S. Cairo, K. 17760 P. J. Osborn; with four bronze regimental competition medals awarded to R. Sharples (and two blank). CONDITION REPORT: Bronze medals refer to Col./Major/Captain Sharples participation in the Officers Cup in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; surface wear, some minor knocks, some areas of toning, ribbons replaced.
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