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Click here to subscribeThree Early 20th Century Coloured Linen Patch Work Covers, including a large yellow and green patchwork, with central diamond and surrounding frames, backed with flour bags, 203cm by 223cm; blue and white patchwork, worked in frames around a central block, furnishing fabric to the reverse, 215cm by 182cm; pink and blue linen patchwork worked in a similar design, plain cotton reverse, 187cm by 203cm
A late 19th/early 20th Century Chinese censer in the form of an elephant, his head turned looking behind CONDITION REPORTS Has a hole evident to the base. Split to the bronze especially to two legs together with a possible repair. Some signs of pitting and a "patch" to the elephant's neck. Surface scratches, accretions, build-up of dirt and dust in areas, some small dents in areas and nicks to the bronze. A small chip to the area where it was possibly a lid. There is no lid. There is a crack to ther top of one of the hind legs of the elephant. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use - see images for details, 20 cm x 25.5 cm. Weighs approximately 3.3 kilograms.
Circa 3000 BC. A carved siltstone cylinder seal with pierced handle to end, depicting six fish, accompanied by a museum quality impression and a typed, signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'With pierced handle like reed hut. Design: two rows of three fish, one row of pots with spouts, two linear grids; one broken patch. Mesopotamian, c. 3000 BC. Condition good save for damaged patch.' 7.77 grams, 28 mm (1 1/8"). Property of a Mayfair, London, UK, ancient art collector; acquired in the 1970s-1980s; inventory number 85. Fair condition; chipped.
3rd-1st millennium BC. A group of ten seals including three accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which state: (T-582) 'Stamp Seal of Dark-coloured Stone, 24 x 23 x 9mm. In shape this is a rough hemispheroid with a flat patch on the back, pierced diagonally. The design, in drill holes, shows a horned animal down on its front paws. This comes from Iran or west central Asia and dates to c. 3400-2800 B.C. It is badly worn in parts, but the design is complete and clear.'; (T-638) 'Stamp Seal of Black/Green Stone, 22 x 21 x 6mm. This is a rhomb with notched sides, pierced twice, through opposite corners. The designs on both sides are erotic. The one shows a woman with legs apart, the other shows a scene of coitus a posteriori, with the woman drinking from a pot through a straw. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-1800 B.C. It has an extremely rare pair of designs for this area and period. It is a little damaged, and the designs have been cleaned out.'; (R-84) 'Stamp Seal of Lapis, 14 x 12 x 8mm. When complete this was roughly square, with a flat face, notched sides, and a loop handle on the back. The face has a design entirely of drill holes, consisting of a simple cross with decorated ends to each arm, and triangular fillings within the triangles so created. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. One side is broken off and missing, but what remains is in good condition.' 57 grams total, 11-30mm (1/2-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 1955, 2927, 6812, R-84, T-544, T-582, T-638, V-33, V-273, W-246, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The seals are made from serpentine (2), jasper (1), limestone (4), lapis lazuli (3).' [10] Fine condition.
London Irish Pre 1953 Uniformdark green woollen, single breasted, high collar tunic. Patch chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Two remaining KC composite London Irish Regiment buttons. Some buttons replaced with composite RUC buttons. Cream blanket lining. Together with matching dark green woollen wide leg trousers. Front waist slash pockets. Right seat slash pocket.
Good Selection of Parachute Badges and Wingswings include plated Senegal ... Plated Mauritania ... White metal Israel ... Gilt and enamel USSR ... Plated USA ... Embroidery Australia SAS ... Embroidery Australia ... Embroidery Canada ... Embroidery South Africa. Badges include Canada Airborne (post war) ... Australia Special Forces ... Embroidery USA Airborne patch. 67 items.
˜A SMALL TORTOISESHELL SNUFF BOX, UNMARKED, ENGLISH, CIRCA 1815 of curved oblong form, the hinged lid applied in gold with an alert fox in low relief, 5cm long; together with the following tortoiseshell boxes: a patch box and cover, circular, silver sides, the tortoiseshell panels with silver piqué placé scrolls and foliage, the interior with (cracked) mirror, English, circa 1770, 4cm diameter; a snuff box, curved oblong, the engine-turned hinged lid with gold thumbpiece and circular cartouche, English, circa 1820, 5.1cm long; and a small counter box with four counters, circular, decorated with silver piqué, probably English, circa 1800 (4)Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.
A collection of British Army uniform items, comprising: a 1943 dated Lieutenant's battledress blouse with Gloucester Regiment fabric insigna; a 1944 dated example with Royal Engineers shoulder titles, a Highland Division divisional patch, and WWII campaign and Efficiency Medal ribbon bar; a post war battle dress blouse and beret, Royal Artillery A.C.F.; a pair of worsted battledress trousers with NATO store markings, size 12A; and a Captain's No 2 service dress tunic with Probyn's Horse buttons and insignia (some affixed and some loose).
A 1950's Swedish cocktail sofa, the striped button upholstery with stained beech arms and legs CONDITION REPORT: Some minor wear including a patch on the back (illustrated), generally good for age and use. Width 135 cm. Height of back 89 cm. Depth 75 cm. The dangling trim was presumably for attaching the seat to the base- it is not part of the seat itself. The finish has rubbed away at the base of the feet- see images.
A Circa 1925 Art Deco Black Opal and Diamond Ring, an oval cabochon opal in a claw setting, to forked old cut diamond set shoulders, total estimated diamond weight 0.40 carat approximately, finger size N see illustration . The ring is in good to fair condition, the shank has been resized and is thin, the opal has a chip/surface reaching fracture visible to one short edge appearing as a white patch. Gross weight 4.3 grams. Condition Report made 5th September 2018.
An Early 19th Century Kingwood, Marquetry and Parquetry Secretaire à Abattant, the deep frieze drawer above a fall enclosing a leather writing surface, pigeon holes and drawers, with two cupboard doors inlaid with shell patera, all between canted stiles, 89cm by 43cm by 147cmRather tired with various small patches of veneer missing throughout. Natural? vey fine splits throughout timber. Top drawer and fall front have a fine split running down with the lower section of the cupboard doors having bad splits running through the centre and through the shell inlay. Repair work and later elements to the legs. Front right leg spliced. Various small sections throughout with patch repairs. Interior in reasonable condition. Leather is scuffed and worn. 171117
A late 18th century enamelled circular pill or patch box, titled to the cover 'A gift of a friend' 2.1cm diameter enclosing a Charles III coin dated 1781 (2) CONDITION REPORT: The top with a chip and cracks, some cracks to the exterior and interior of the base and with a slight loss to the underside of the base.
A selection of glass to include a 19th century facet cut patch stand, 15cm high, a pair of late Victorian hobnail cut pedestal comports, 15cm high, a pair of 20th century cut glass pedestal bowls 14cm high and two futher smaller patch stands (7) CONDITION REPORT: All seem in rather good condition with no obvious cracks or restoration.
A 19th century French bronze medallion, obverse showing bust of Prince Frederick, reverse dated 1858, 4.5cm diameter, together with a Samson porcelain patch box, a Georgian glass intaglio seal, depicting the bust of a man facing left, dated 1732, a lead relief plaque, depicting the bust of a man facing right, a silver pill box, Birmingham 1905 and a 19th century carved ivory covered card case (6)
German WW2 Luftwaffe Ausweis all filled out and with photos, 1940 light grey, 1941 light green, 1944 light blue to on officer, and an SS Ausweis 15 June 1934 with photo in shirt, cross strap and tie and '54' collar patch, fully filled in with signatures but sadly the validity adhesive stamps have been removed. (4)
AVIATION & MILITARY FIRST DAY COVERS - SIGNED 3 albums of First Day Covers including Operation Deep Freeze, First UK Aerial Post, 40th Anniversary of VJ Day, Red Arrows, Royal Air Force (50th and 75th Anniversary), Jet Provost, Biggin Hill etc. Mostly signed including Air Marshall Clayton, Major O Patch, Les Munro DSO, General St Michael Gow, Lord Lewin, Brig P Crook, George Cole, Patrick Moore, Bob Monkhouse, Sir Harry Secombe, and many more. Approx 150 covers in total. (3)
A good collection of 9x original WWII Second World War era German Third Reich Nazi insignia uniform patches. To include; Jager patch (infantry), Mountain Troops Eidelweiss patch, Snipers arm patch, Sauerland patch, Hitler Youth arm shield and others. All genuine period items. Rare collection.
A collection of 4 x framed and glazed reproduction military army patches backed onto felt to include; British Navy rank patches and a submarine clasp / badge , U.S United States military patches , British formation patches 1944 - 1945 and a Wiltshire regiment patch and badges. Largest measures; 51cm x 64cm.
An original British Rail BR 1960's ' Filton Junction ' enamel railway station totem sign. Ex-GWR station with a three way junction to Avonmouth, South Wales and London. Brown white edged enamel construction, in typical rounded-edge form. Mounting holes to top and bottom flanges. Generally very good, one patch of enamel loss to front upper edge (see photographs), general wear and tear otherwise good. A rare local interest Bristol related railway platform totem sign. Measures approx; 93cm long.
A rare original WWII Second World War era 617 Squadron RAF uniform patch. Once belonging to 590718 Flight Lt J. R. Mirfin. Framed and mounted beneath an image of Mirfin and crew on their Goodwill Tour of America in 1947, and a small panel detailing Mirfin's service. The patch can be seen on Mirfin's jacket. Framed. Total size; 50cm x 35cm. Rare. * a percentage of the hammer price of this lot is donated towards ' The Attack On The Sorpe Dam ' film.NOTE: Proceeds from this lot are being donated towards the ' Attack On The Sorpe Dam ' film project. The film tells the story of the famous Dambusters raid of WWII, and features testimony from George 'Johnny' Johnson himself.
† Pitch Black (2000) A two piece costume comprising of fatigue shirt and trousers made for the 'Captain' (Vic Wilson) of the 'Hunter Gratzner' spaceship. Shirt features an embroidered Hunter Gratzner Industries Inc emblem patch to the front. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot.
† Stardust (2007) Costume made for Primus’ groom. The costume comprises of a period style Shirt, Trousers and Waistcoat bearing the embroidered patch crest of Primus. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot.
† Star Wars The Empire Strikes Back (1980) A group of cast and crew issue embroidered patches featuring the film's iconic logo. Originally obtained directly from the British manufacturer of the Crew Patches for production. The style of patch is understood to have been gifted to cast and crew during the production of The Empire Strikes Back (12). Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot.
† Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) Large embroidered patch of the film's title logo. The patch has a raw unfinished edge, lending itself to being a test sample of a design that was likely ultimately never finished/issued, and was sourced directly from the manufacturer in 1983. Together with a crew preview screening ticket, fourteen press stills and a synopsis. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot.
† Terminator 2 - 3D Battle Across Time (1996) Hero Claw Arm Police Jacket worn by Robert Patrick in his seminal role as the T-1000. The mini-sequel to Terminator 2: Judgment Day reunited director James Cameron and the main cast of the movie, including Arnold Schwarzenegger as T-800, Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor, Edward Furlong as John Connor, and Robert Patrick as the T-1000. The Police Jacket has Los Angeles Police embroidered patches to each upper sleeves with a smaller insignia patch below. Each sleeve features a seamlessly integral long claw chrome effect arm. The Jacket features a Zip removable inner to facilitate/aid production use. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot.
† The Fifth Element (1997) Military Technician Jacket. This style of Jacket can be seen during the sequences aboard the President's Ship. The film's costumes have a very unique and individual style having been designed by Jean-Paul Gaultier. The short sleeve aquamarine Jacket features various embroidered patch insignia with added detail to the back, where originally pipes would have been fed through. The jacket is name tagged inside 'Peter Chong'. Please note that VAT is payable on top of the hammer price at 20% in addition to standard buyers premium inc. VAT for this lot.
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