Scheuchzer (Johann Jacob) Physique Sacree, ou Histoire Naturelle de la Bible, 8 vol., first edition in French, half-titles to all but vol.3 and 6, titles in red and black with engraved vignette, engraved frontispiece (to vol.3), 2 portraits (one mezzotint), engraved head-piece at beginning of each volume, 756 plates (?of 758), a couple double-page and a couple folding, one partially hand-coloured, a few text leaves lightly browned, but generally a clean, crisp copy, contemporary russia, gilt, occasionally slightly rubbed or scuffed, vol.1 and 2 with lower cover slightly stained, traces of worming to spines and small patch on lower cover of vol.2, a couple of spine ends slightly chipped, folio, Amsterdam, Pierre Schenk & Pierre Mortier, 1732-37.⁂ A superb copy of this monumental work on natural history as it relates to the Bible, covering fossils, insects, birds, reptiles (particularly snakes), plants, diseases, the sky, storms, plagues and constellations all juxtaposed with passages in both testaments.
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A Poole pottery freeform lamp base pattern X/PRP shape 197A height 12cm together with another green ground Poole pottery lamp base shape 197A. (2)Lot 889The green lamp has a few marks but these would appear to be removable, perhaps a few light scuffs, the chrome fitting is lightly corroded.The freeform lamp has no issues, there is one small patch where the grey ground has not taken.
A crimplene late 60s early 70s jumpsuit made by Devonshire Lady, size 14. Two large patch pockets. The sleeves and the top part of the jumpsuit are in a darker green check.A maxi dress in a light jersey and tulle with gold thread running through the dress. The yoke of the dress is a gold foliage design with a v scallop neckline. Approx. size 14.A lime green midi crimplene sleeveless dress made by Richmond London. The fabric is self-pleated fabric. Also includes a matching belt A plum-coloured crochet tank top, 1970s. A collection of aprons from the 1950s and 1960s. Remnants of fabric. One is from the late 50s in turquoise ribbed cotton with a splash modernist design of yellow and black. Also includes pale lemon cotton remnants and a small remnant of midnight blue and burnt orange design silk. A white synthetic dress by Pigalle, 1960s. Square neckline, sleeveless, and calf length.A vintage style corset by Nymph. Made in England, 1960s. The colourway of the corset is crimson covered in black lace. Also included are a pair of matching knickers in red crimson with black lace overlay and with elasticated sides. Comes with suspenders. It comes in its original box. This garment looks to be? unworn.Large Quantity (1)
A Derby figure emblematic of Autumn and a pair of Samson hard paste figures in the Bow manner: the Derby figure in the form of a girl holding a basket and bunch of grapes, patch marks and incised N35, circa 1780, 15cm (restored), the pair of figures holding baskets of fruit, gold anchor and incised L marks, 13cm. (3)
A 1960s autograph book containing a 1964 Rolling Stones promotional card signed by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Bill Wyman, signed in the book Dudley Moore, Sandie Shaw, Adam Faith and Hy Hazell, a Keith Skues signed promotional flyer for a book, Richmond Arms Hotel card signed by John Alderton and Jill Browne, together with a Beatles Fan Club embroidered patch
A GOOD CASED 120-BORE FIVE-SHOT PERCUSSION FOURTH MODEL TRANTER REVOLVER, 3.75inch sighted octagonal blued barrel, border and scroll engraved blued frame, serial no. 16011T, border and scroll engraved case colour hardened mounts, chequered wooden grip, contained in its green baize lined mahogany case, the lid with trade label for J. H. CRANE, 3, ROYAL EXCHANGE LONDON, complete with commensurate accessories and key. Patch of finish loss to right side of barrel and fading to case colour hardening otherwise very good.
A pair of Copeland claret ground bone china tub shaped vases, c1880, painted with landscapes, the other sides with raised gilt insects and festoons, 75mm h, printed mark and miscellaneous other 19th c English small ceramics, to include a Chamberlain's Worcester gilt seaweed sander or pounce pot, Ridgway enamelled lavender blue earthenware capstan shaped pot and domed cover, Ridgway buff earthenware mug, miniature Copeland parian ware model of a pheasant, Wedgwood green and white jasper ware portrait medallion of Stanilas II Augustus Pontiatowski, Staffordshire earthenware patch or other stand painted with flowers, etc (19) Pair of Copeland tubs with slight faults but many of the other items in good condition
A Regency mahogany bow front chest of drawers, outlined throughout in satinwood, fitted two short over three long graduated drawers with bowed apron and slightly splayed bracket feet, cast brass swan loo handles, 104cm h; 104 x 53cm Possibly later inlaid, handle patch marks, other abrasions and wear
JNO. RIGBY & CO. A SCARCE 1871 PATENT 12-BORE SNAP-ACTION UNDERLEVER HAMMERGUN, serial no. 13771, for 1872, 30in. black powder reproved damascus barrels, the rib engraved in gothic script 'JNO. RIGBY & CO. 72 ST. JAMES'S STREET. LONDON. AND AT DUBLIN', 2 1/2in. chambers, bored approx. true cyl. in both, elongated action incorporating J. Rigby snap-action hold-open underlever patent no. 1098 of 26th April 1871, use number 279, carved percussion fences, rebounding sidelocks with dolphin hammers, fine border and acanthus scroll engraving, the makers name in gothic script to the lockplates, reblued furniture, 14 1/8in. stock including steel buttplate, fore-end wood with some cracks and repairs, weight 6lb. 12oz., in a leather case, the lid outer with leather name patch embossed 'CAPTAIN DE-GEX. 33RD REGT.' S2 - Sold as a Section 2 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act
BAKER, LONDON A .550 FLINTLOCK SPORTING-TARGET RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1820, with twist steel octagonal 31 1/2in. barrel, the top-flat marked 'GUNMAKER TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE REGENT', dove-tailed fore-sight with later tunnel protector, standing notch rear-sight with additional folding leaf, the breech-block inlet with a gold poincon marked 'BAKER, LONDON' together with a fleur-de-lys, gold line to rear of breech, trophy engraved top-tang, socket mounted at wrist containing an adjustable peep-sight, border engraved bevel-edged lock signed in a gold poincon similar to the breech, pierced cock with sliding safe behind, rainproof pan, walnut half-stock with chequered semi pistol-grip butt, raised cheek-piece, long engraved iron patch-box, iron furniture and provision for under-barrel ramrod (missing), weight approximately 8 1/2lb., overall length 47in.
MASSACHUSETTS ARMS, USA A .54 CAPPING BREECH-LOADING CARBINE, MODEL 'GREENE'S PATENT BRITISH ISSUE', serial no. 1108, dated for 1856, with blued tapering round 18in. barrel, dove-tailed block and blade fore-sight, elevating ladder rear-sight, central section of outer barrel faceted for grip, plain receiver, long plain top-tang marked 'GREENE'S PATENT JUNE 27 1854', back-action lockplate fitted with 'Maynard's' tape priming system and marked 'MASS. ARMS CO. CHICOPEE FALLS USA 1856' a 'VR' crown cypher and 'MAYNARD'S PATENT SEPT 22 1845', plain hammer, walnut butt-stock with iron patch-box and semi-crescent heel-plate, saddle-ring to the trigger-guard tang, large trigger-guard bow with two triggers, the front one unlocking the barrel for loading, British ordnance stamps and no provision for fore-end, the whole with much colour and finish remaining, overall length 34 1/2in., weight approximately 7lb.
A .450 PERCUSSION PENNSYLVANIAN STYLE RIFLE SIGNED B&S, NEW YORK, no visible serial number, circa 1840, with heavy 37 3/4in. octagonal barrel, the top-flat stamped 'B&S NEW YORK', nickel dove-tailed fore-sight, standing notch rear-sight, scroll engraving and twin white-metal bands at breech, long scroll engraved top-tang, unsigned border and scroll engraved back-action lock with dolphin headed hammer, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist, the raised cheek-piece inlet with a white-metal depiction of a squirrel, white-metal furniture including crescent heel-plate with pierced toe-plate, complex patch-box to right hand side, spurred and scrolled trigger guard and nose-cap and ramrod throat, double set triggers and plain ramrod thimbles (one detached but present) and brass mounted wood ramrod
J.W. EDGE, MANCHESTER A 14-BORE PERCUSSION DOUBLE-BARRELLED SPORTING-GUN, serial no. 1350, circa 1845, with 30in. twist barrel, unsigned raised top-rib, silver bead fore-sight, a gamebird engraved to the rib-end, fully engraved top-tang with shallow sighting groove, isolated bar-action locks with dipped tails, the narrow bars signed 'J.W. EDGE', the plates with fine border and scroll engraving and featuring hunting dogs to both sides, both hammers competently repaired and refinished, walnut half-stock chequered at the wrist (patch repair to underside of fore-end below loop), engraved iron furniture and original ramrod, weight approximately 6 1/2lb., overall length 46 1/4in.
CHARLES LANCASTER, LONDON A FINE CASED 40-BORE PERCUSSION OVAL-BORED DOUBLE-RIFLE, serial no. 3063, for 1858-59, with browned 31in. damascus barrels, blade fore-sight, dove-tailed rear-sight with three folding blades, platinum line and engraved rib-end to the colour hardened breech, vented platinum plugs, borderline and scroll engraved colour hardened bar-action locks signed in banners 'C. LANCASTER, LONDON', sliding safes forwards of the engraved dolphin headed hammers, chequered walnut half-stock with inlet colour hardened iron patch-box to rear of right hand side of butt, the lid engraved with a herd of deer led by a stag, the hinge engraved with scrolls, chequered iron heel-plate with scroll engraved top-spur also featuring a standing gundog, trigger-guard tang with chequered pistol-grip spur, rutting stags engraved to the trigger-guard bow, pineapple finial and ramrod throat and original brass-mounted ebony ramrod, the whole retaining much apparently original finish and colour, complete with its original oak storage case lined and compartmented in green baize, original parchment trade-label attached to inner lid and containing a number of period accessories including the original numbered mould, shaped wad-punch and leather covered powder-flask, leather sling, caps and a ball-starter
A CASED 10mm PINFIRE DOUBLE-BARRELLED PISTOL, UNSIGNED, MODEL 'LEFAUCHEUX PATENT', serial no. 00, circa 1875, with 4 1/4in. twist brushed bright side-by-side barrels, borderline and scroll engraved boxlock action with twin central hammers (one cracked at nose) and concealed automatic triggers, fluted ebony grip with shell carving at head and panels of running vines to each side, capped pommel and Lefaucheux patent forward facing under-lever, in a probably later walnut case with period adapted Continental style lining for the pistol, a mahogany patch-pot, a small English-style copper powder-flask and a brass mounted mahogany cleaning rod together with an aperture for a box of cartridges Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament
SIX BOXES AND LOOSE CERAMICS AND ORNAMENTS ETC, to include collectors plates, Limoges decorative ceramics, relief moulded tankards, ornamental tortoises, Sylvac vase, Crown Ducal 'Petit Pierre' vase, Portmeirion 'Botanic Garden' rectangular dish, ornamental figures and figurines, ceramic patch boxes, Wade whimsies etc (6 BOXES & LOOSE)
* Marcus Ford (1914-1989)'Strand on the Green, Chiswick'signed 'MARCUS FORD' l.l. and inscribed with title on artist's label verso, oil on board 27 x 40.2cmCondition ReportFramed size: 41.5 x 54.5cmBoard slightly loose in frame, small crack to paint upper right and small patch where paint is slightly lifting on house on left, please see images, otherwise fine.
LEE X-LINE Jeansjacke "RIDER JACKET", Gr. L. Limited Edition - 072 / 236. In der Innenseite signiert mit Stückzahl. 100% Baumwolle. Modell aus dunkelblauem Denim mit Kontrastnähten, aufgesetzten Brusttaschen. Rückteil mit Farbkleks-Design in Schwarz, Weiß und Silberfarben. In dieser Ausführung nicht erhältlich. Sehr guter Erhalt.| LEE X-LINE denim jacket "RIDER JACKET", size L. Limited Edition - 072 / 236. Inside signed with piece number. 100% cotton. Model made of dark blue denim with contrast stitching, patch chest pockets. Back with color blob design in black, white and silver colors. Not available in this design. Very good condition.
TRAILWEAR BY PENFIELD Weste, Gr. XL. Dunkelbraunes Modell mit Quersteppung, dunklbraunen Leder-Details an der Schulterpartie, aufgesetzte Brusttaschen und Eingrifftaschen mit Reißverschluss. Sehr guter Zustand. | TRAILWEAR BY PENFIELD vest, size XL. Dark brown model with cross-stitching, dark brown leather details on the shoulder area, patch breast pockets and welt pockets with zip. Very good condition.
A MID 19TH CENTURY BANDED AGATE AND SPLIT PEARL BROOCH, a carved banded agate set with a split pearl, within a fancy oval frame with ivy leaf decoration, with a glazed locket back. 5cm by 5.5cm, 18.9 grams grossSmall sign of repair to side of frame, showing as small patch of discolouration. Not hallmarked or stamped but in our opinion would test as gold.
An early 20th-century French style painted and parcel-gilt hardwood parlour settee with original needlepoint upholstery and raised on stop fluted supports, 145cm by 65cm by 105cmStructurally sound, slight opening to some of the joints, chips and wear to the paintwork, original upholstery, colour heavily faded with patches of wear, the seat now quite flat, and with one large stained patch
München, Bayern - Trikot 1997/1998 - Original match worn Spielertrikot vom FC Bayern München mit der Rückennummer 10. Getragen von Lothar Matthäus in einem Spiel der Fußball Bundesliga in der Saison 1997/1998. Matthäus ist Fußball Weltmeister 1990 und Europameister 1980. Trikot mit ca. 23 Original Autographen der Spieler auf der Vorderseite (Kahn, Matthäus, Lizarazu). Status:ABB. - Trikot kurzarm; Größe XL; Vereins-Emblem und adidas-Logo gestickt; Werbeaufdruck 'Opel' geflockt; Spielername, Rückennummer und Schriftzug 'Bayern München' geflockt; Trikot hat geringe Gebrauchsspuren (Beflockung leicht angegraut); mit BL Patch; adidas. Trikot kommt aus der Sammlung eines ehemaligen Mitarbieters von Bayern München. -
Josefa de Óbidos Circle (Seville, 1630 - Óbidos, Portugal, 1684) "Christ Child with the Instruments of the Passion" Oil on canvas. There is a small patch on the back. It has a period carved, polychromed and gilded wooden frame, which has a wood support from a later period at the back of the frame. 97 x 77cm. Measurements with the frame: 116 x 96 cm.
A GERMAN 18TH CENTURY GOLD MOUNTED AND PORCELAIN BOXSECOND HALF 18TH CENTURYModelled as a female figure wearing shaped face patches, a tiara set with diamonds, an emerald and a ruby, the gold mount chased with a band of flower heads and C-scrolls, the base painted with a floral spray6.5cm (2 1/2in) high59g grossFace patches were a popular ornament in the 18th century, not only were they useful for covering scars and pock marks, but they also had specific meanings depending on where the patch was placed, such as a patch on the forehead indicating a mystic disposition. There were also a plethora of patch shapes to choose from, including stars and crescent moons, each could be placed in order to enhance the beauty of the wearer, such as seen in this box.Condition Report: Ruby appears to have been resetHinge goodSome pittingNo apparent cracks or chips Condition Report Disclaimer
JULES EGGERT, ATLIN, BRITISH COLOMBIA, CANADA, A PROSPECTORS CONCH SHELL CAMEO BROOCH AND BRACELETCIRCA 1910The oval shell cameo carved with the profile of Flora, wearing a diadem and flowers in her hair, within a radiating gold nugget style surround, stamped to the reverse J. Eggert Atlin; the bracelet with squared links with triangular pierced sections, with applied gold nugget decoration, the clasp with an oval shell cameo carved with the profile of a lady within a gold nugget style border, signed J. Eggert Atlin, with belcher link safety chainSize/dimensions: brooch 4.6cm long; bracelet 18cm longGross weight: 49.9 gramsJules Eggert (1855-1922) was born in Switzerland and moved to Atlin, British Colombia in 1899, a year after the start of the gold rush which began after gold deposits were discovered in the region. His jewellery store, built in 1902, was burnt down in the catastrophic fires that took place in the area in 1914. The brooch and bracelet were given to the vendors great aunt in 1913 by a close friend that had travelled to Atlin.Condition Report: The shell cameo has some slight nibbles to the high relief flowers, the setting has some slight tarnishing, the signature to the reverse is clear, there is a small old test patch to the back of the brooch, which we have used to test the brooch setting, it tests as a higher carat gold. Brooch 24.4 grams gross.There is wear and thinning between the links from use, however there is still use left, the clasp is in good working order, the cameo has some rubbing to the high relief points. The safety chain is later. The setting tests as a higher carat gold. 25.5 grams grossCondition Report Disclaimer
CARTIER, TRINITY, A PAIR OF EAR HOOPSThe three colour hoops to stud and clip fittings, signed Cartier, numbered B552.61, and stamped 750 with French poinçon, in an associated Cartier caseSize/dimensions: 2.3cm long Gross weight: 14.4 gramsIn a fitted gilt tooled red leather bound Cartier caseCondition Report: The earrings have some light wear commensurate with use, there is a small patch of tarnishing to one of the earrnigs at the back over one of the French eagles head marks Condition Report Disclaimer
AN INDIAN COLONIAL TROPHY CUP AND COVERTWENTYMAN & CO., CALCUTTA CIRCA 1835With a foliate finial to the ogee domed cover, chased with a floral band and a tongue and foliate border, the body half chased with a conforming floral band, twin floral chased loop handles, engraved 'To Captain J. Herring 37th Regiment as a mark of esteem from the undermentioned member of the Mess....' and on a circular moulded spreading pedestal foot34cm (13 1/2in) high1685g (54.15 oz) John Herring arrived in India on the 10th Sept 1805. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant during the Nepal War in 1814 - 1815. His Indian military adventures took him to Afghanistan during the First Afghan War of 1838-42 as a Lieutenant-Colonel in the 37th Regiment of the Bengal Native Infantry. He was murdered by tribesmen at Haidar Khel in Afghanistan on 3rd December 1839, and was buried in Kabul two days later. Condition Report: Marks are partially obscuredDecoration goodEngraving crispCover does not sit wellDent to cover rimSmall thin patch just below engravingSlightly wobblesCondition Report Disclaimer
A 9ct white gold opal ring, size M1/2, weight 1.9gms, together with a 15ct gold bar brooch set with a white opal weight 3.5gms Condition Report:both opals pretty examples with plenty of colour play,no chips, small patch of abrasion on the opal in the brooch, only just visible and probably from setting not wear damage. Mounts all good
A c1920s pale green beaded evening dress with single off-centre front pleat detail, heavily beaded all over with small white beads, with floral and feather details in blue and gold beads, with further blue and gold beaded detail to the V-neck and hem, bust approx 36", waist approx 36". CONDITION REPORT Some staining, including staining under arms and to hem. Several patches of the background white beading missing - mainly around the feather and frond detailing at the waist, each patch approx 10cm long. Some fraying and missing beading to the hem. Some mismatched beads in odd colours.
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD; a black patent mock croc leather handbag, the front fold-over flap set with gold tone orb logo magnetic closure and hardware, top handle and detachable strap with gold hardware, suede lining to flap interior, cloth interior lining with repeating orb logo, interior patch pocket and zip pocket with gold tone plaque, approx 28 x 26 (at widest point) x 12cm, with original dust bag.
Two black football referee shirts, both with 'FA Referee' embroidered logo to chest pockets, one with embroidered logo for 'Sheffield & Hallamshire County F.A.', the other with embroidered logo for 'Northamptonshire Football Association Match Official', a pair of vintage black shorts by 'Bukta Sportswear' and a vintage black long-sleeved referee shirt with detachable white collar and cuffs, embroidered patch to chest pocket inscribed 'The Referees' Association' and an embroidered patch for 'Dorset County F.A. Referees Association' to the opposite chest pocket, with 'Mansfield of Banbury', label to neck interior, also a Mitre black plastic wallet containing red and yellow cards and four 'Referee United States Soccer Federation' patches, two dated 2004 and two dated 2005. CONDITION REPORT The vintage Mansfield shirt in particular with many hand sewn repairs.
A Saudi Arabian style jacket in a bottle green velvet. Full Length. Lavishly embellished in gold braiding, and in the style of a caftan. Fastens with buttons down the front. Lined in jade green satin fabric. Approximately size 16.A Mishel Ambers sample American size 10 (UK 14) summer dress. It is a linen mix in violet with a tie die effect of turquoise and white. The V neck dress has a tie belt and two patch pockets. (2)
PENNANT (Thomas) A Tour in Wales, 2 vols, 4to, wide margins, fine contemp. red straight-grain morocco gilt, a.e.g., (small patch of insect erosion at lower hinge of vol. 1 and a couple of wormholes at the top of the lower hinge, vol. 2; library stamps, Ambassador College (defunct), Pasadena, California at foot of both titles, and the occasional accession numbers), L., 1784
Circle of Eloise Harriet Stannard (British, 1828-1915), Still life of fruit and a butterfly in a stone alcove oil on canvas, unsigned 14¼ x 19in. (36.25 x 48.25cm.) * Has been restored in the past 20-30 years, but does not appear to have been relined. The canvas is well stretched but slightly convex. Good, clean visual condition. Under UV, scattered retouches to paint chips and craquelure, mainly to margins, and a patch of heavier repainting to the lower left corner on the stone ledge. Frame regilded.

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