George Armfield (British, 1810-1893) Spaniels and game in a woodlandoil on canvassigned50 x 75cm**conditionreport**Oil on canvas with one area of repair to the canvas with a patch repair to the reverse and restoration to the related area of paintwork. There is also a stain to the reverse of the canvas. Housed in an ornate gilt plaster on wood frame with general contraction cracks along all sides of the moulding.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
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A Khorassan Mashhad red ground carpet, circa 1930’s, with field of stylised floral motif medallions, multi-bordered, 545 x 400cm**conditionreport**Main pile of the carpet worn down and showing the threaded base in numerous areas as well as smaller white flecks of base material, one corner with a small replacement patch, the opposing corner with another larger patch just down from the corner, degree of wear varies to certain areas of the carpet, please see our photographs for further details.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A George III engraved silver tea caddy, by Benjamin Mountigue, of serpentine form, with carved ivory pineapple finial and button to open the hinged cover, London, 1784, length 14.2cm, together with a later associated silver caddy spoon, 11oz (a.f.). CITES submission reference:PEP4M192**conditionreport**Large patch repair to the left side of the caddy, near to the base. Repair to the edge of the cover. Engraved crest and initial to the front of the caddy. Hallmarks clear.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
The frieze with relief carved scallop decoration and pierced carved brackets to the square section legs.155cm wide x 72.5cm deep x 78.5cm highQty: 1In generally good condition. Some patches, scuffing and dents to the top. A notable patch on the front approximately 43cm away from the left hand edge.
With silk stitching on a linen background, sewn from seven panels.234cm x 180cmThe stitched decoration is unfinished with pencil marks detailing further planned stitches, some wear and fraying in the linen notable towards the centre of the decoration and in the borders, with some light staining throughout commensurate with age and use, a backing patch to the lower left hand corner with some holes.
A group of boxed Lilliput Lane houses to include Christmas Eve, Glamis Castle and Jamaica Inn. Deeds with the follwing cottages; Cabbage patch corner, Pretty as a Picture, Coronation Arms, Little Dog Lost, Jamaica Inn, Bee Keepers Cottage, Little Bee, The Old Mill at Dunster, Dunster Yarn Market, Make a Waish, Glamis Castle, Christmas EveCondition Report: Bee Keepers Cottage Chip to top of Chimney Pot, Chine Cottage, Damage to one chimney pot, Moreton Manor Paint loss/scuffs to tress.
AN INDIAN WHITE METAL TWO PIECE BACHELOR'S TEA SET, comprising teapot and twin handled sugar bowl, elephant finial to the teapot lid and elephant head spout, figural 'S' scroll handles, wavy rims, the bodies repoussé decorated and chased with deities and foliate motifs, height of teapot 11cm, gross weight 486.9 grams (2) (Condition Report: teapot has two patch repairs to the bottom edge around one side which has erased some of the decoration, split in the rim of the sugar bowl, dints to bases of both)
TWENTY ONE LILLIPUT LANE SCULPTURES FROM COLLECTORS CLUB AND SYMBOL OF MEMBERSHIP, boxed and with deeds unless mentioned, comprising three from Collectors Club Beekeepers Cottage L2316 2000/2001 (chimney loose), Two Pints Please L2497 2002/2003 and The Chocolate Factory L2586 2003/2004 and eighteen from Symbol of Membership Fresh Today 1999/00 (no box), Little Bee 2000/01 (chip to chimney top), Little Scrumpy 2001/02 (chip to eaves), Gold Top 2002/03, The Chocolate Box 2003/04 (with badge), The Toy Box 2004/05 (no box or deeds), Cabbage Patch Corner 2005/06 (with badge), Sugar Mouse 2006/07 (with badge), Afternoon Tea 2007/08, Nutkin Cottage 2008/09, Fruits of the Sea 2009/2010 (with badge), The Pigsty 2010/11 (chip to roof), Arithmetic At the Old School House Walney 2011/12, Parsley Cottage 2012/13 (with badge), An Apple a Day 2013/14 (with badge), Alfresco Afternoons 2014/15 (with badge), The Hop Pickers 2015/16 and Out to Sea 2016/17 (with badge) (21 + 19 boxes) (Condition Report: some rubbing, obvious chips where mentioned, some wear to boxes)
Messenger Bag, Bree. Brauner Polyester, titanfarbene Hardware, gem. "BREE". Verstellbarer Schultergurt mit beweglichem Schulter-Patch. Klettverschluss, Einsteckfach mit Reißverschluss auf der Rückseite. Innenmaterial oranges Synthetik. Innen je ein geräumiges Haupt- bzw. seitliches Einsteckfach. Kaum Tragespuren. Ca. 32 x 42x 9 cm.
Two Georgian Bilston enamel patch boxes of Cornish interest. One with a hinged lid decorated with St Michael's Mount inscribed 'Cornifh Mount', revealing an inset mirror, width 46mm; the other inscribed 'A Trifle from FALMOUTH', hinged to reveal a mirror, width 43mm. The estimated in-house shipping to a UK mainland address is available from £20
WWII Second World War - a believed original WW2 period SAS Special Air Service uniform cloth beret patch. Featuring the 'Who Dares Wins' motto and winged dagger motif to the centre. Embroidered in blue, with white bayonet and red lining. Provenance unknown, although appears of some good age - sold strictly 'as is'.
A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Kriegsmarine side cap. Blue wool construction with front cockade roundel and bullion Eagle Swastika patch. Due to the nature of these items, we politely remind buyers of the need to satisfy themselves as to the condition / originality of all lots prior to bidding irrespective of any description.
A WWII Second World War Third Reich Nazi German Officers M43 overseas side cap. Field grey wool construction with a green backed BeVo cockade and embroidered Eagle Swastika patch. Made by Schubt, Berlin. Due to the nature of these items, we politely remind buyers of the need to satisfy themselves as to the condition / originality of all lots prior to bidding irrespective of any description.
VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) Interest Miss Freda Margaret Packham. V.A.D WWII group comprising Burma Star, 1939-1945 Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, her dog tags, Mobile V.A.D patch,various Red Cross and Nursing badges and medals, Red Cross belt buckle, and head wear. Together with photographs, letters and other documents relating to her service in Burma and India. Provenance:- By family decent Included with this lot is her notebook and a later manuscript giving a fascinating insight of her life and duties in the V.A.D. Leaving for service in India on 14th July 1944. Later in 1945 when the ship she and a small group of other nurses was due to travel to Burma on was delayed, she managed to hitch a ride on an R.A.F flight to Rangoon, arriving on July 9th 1945 she was possibly the first V.A.D in Burma. Serving at 38 British General Hospital, she was active in the care of British prisoners of war released from Japanese captivity. Also included is a dispatch, Letter of Appreciation from Brigadier F. Harris, DDMS Burma Command on 30th January 1946, in which he states, " It is with great pleasure that I have heard of the splendid way in which the Nursing Officers and VAD members of the 49. IGH rose to the occasion during the recent difficult time in that hospital, even, I believe, to the extent of carrying out duties normally performed by the IORS of the unit. I understand that, due to their hard work and devotion to duty the care of the patients was during this time, maintained at its customary high level. I should be glad if you would be so good as to convey to P/Matron (Mrs) McQuinn and all the members of the QAIMNS and VAD in 49 IGH (C) my grateful appreciation of their sterling efforts and my thanks for so loyally carrying out their difficult task in such an exemplary way. They have indeed upheld the best traditions of the Military Nursing services.
Capt. D. S. Houghton R.A. 1st Royal Kohat Mountain Battery, Frontier Force, WWII medal group War Medal, Defence Medal, Burma Star, 1939-1945 Star, miniatures and the Royal Society of St. George medal, Kohat Mountain Battery (Frontier Force) shoulder badge, another patch, Royal Artillery buttons, two framed photographs of him in uniform and his notebook bearing the typed entry, "This notebook was captured by the Japanese forces on the 7th February, 1944, during the ambush of H.Q.R.A. 7th Indian Division, Nygakadauk Pass and subsequently recaptured", the notebook contains a very detailed hand written treatise on caring for horses / mules with some illustrations and pressed plant specimens
Indian Patta Gauntlet sword, 96cm blade and a Tulwar with 93cm blade Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. Collection must be made in person or by arrangement with a delivery company that provides an age verification service. We do not provide a shipping service for bladed items.Condition Report: Patta blade has surface oxidization and some pitting, gauntlet also has surface oxidation and some high points are worn through, there is a patch inside the gauntlet.Tulwar blade is clean but shows signs of previous oxidization, edge has small chips, tip has small roll, hilt has surface oxidization, scabbard is worn.
A Victorian mahogany collectors chest of fourteen drawers, each with bone handles, enclosed behind two panelled doors. Height 35cm, Width 36cm, Depth 25cm.Condition Report: Looks to be George IV/early Victorian and has its key.The rear left corner of the top has a small old patch. There are one or two dents to the top front moulding. It was once fixed to a stand of some form.
R.A.F Bomber Command and P.S.I.O.W.A. interest. F/Sgt A. E. Hawes. R. A. F. 1698023. an interesting late WW II. R. A. F Bomb Aimers diary. Listing missions and also the daily life and frustrations of service. Attested July 8th 1942, Called up 31 May 1943. He flew Wellington Bombers and later Liberators with 70 Squadron, 37 Squadron and 40 Squadron from Tortorella and Foggia. The diary lists his postings and opens with the quote " It is not the thought of dying that comes hard, it is the thought of how I shall die. Lord let me die quickly, cleanly, with a brave and courageous heart.",together with his RAF Bomb Aimer Brevet Wings, gilt Eagle R. A. F cap badge, group of five WW II miniatures. A Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation ( P.S.I.O.W.A. ) engine turned silver cigarette case inscribed on the inside of the lid Presented to A. E. Hawes by members of his " Purgatory Gang" which he so successfully commanded during 1942-1943. the exterior engraved with his initials and and aircraft ( probably an Airspeed Oxford which was manufactured at the airfield during the war years ) London 1942, 6oz 189gm, in 1939 Amy Johnson, was hired by Portsmouth, Southsea and Isle of Wight Aviation (P.S.I.O.W.A), to pilot their daily service and later joined the Air Transport Auxiliary (A.T.A.) R. F. C. enamelled sweetheart pin, Home Guard lapel badge and a Royal Coat of Arms patch
A Late 19th Century French Louis XVI-Style Mahogany and Gilt-Metal-Mounted Bureau à Cylindre, with a brèche d'Arrabida marble top above three oak-lined small drawers above a tambour cylinder front decorated with ribbons and flower garlands enclosing six mahogany-lined drawers above a leather writing surface, two frieze drawers below, on square tapering legs with brass-capped feet, 97cm by 49.5cm by 110cmIn generally good condition apart from the marble top which has some cracks/repairs. Fall front with some bruising. Small patch repairs to the timber with minor shrinkage? split. Otherwise general scuffs throughout consistent with age.
A George III Tilt-Top Tripod Table, with circular burr top, 68.5cm by 72cmThe top has been split in two and repaired, solid wood with several visible patch repairs, also with a large repiar to the edge at the underside with fading scratches and water/burn marks, both base and top with evidence of old worm. No movement and no cracks to tripod.
Donald Ayres (b.1936)Farmer with loaded haycart, with Drumlanrig Castle beyondSigned, dated 1989 verso, oil on canvas, 40cm by 60cmSome surface dirt and discolouration. Minor pieces of debris trapped within the varish. Small horizontal, linear patch of paint loss which appears to have been scraped, in the centre by the bottom edge (see image).
Created with soft body and hard plastic face, dressed in jogging suit with embroidered cat. Original birth certificate included with official registration number U14405-82. Cabbage Patch Kids fabric tag. Issued: c. 1983Dimensions: 7"L x 5"W x 17"HManufacturer: Appalachian Artworks, Inc.Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Clutch, Versace Collection. Schwarzes Glattleder, goldfarbene Hardware, gem. "VERSACE COLLECTION". Umschlagklappe mit Drehverschluss. Innenmaterial taupefarbener Baumwollcanvas mit Leder-Patch "VERSACE COLLECTION GENUINE LEATHER MADE INITALY". Innen je ein Haupt- und seitliches Einsteckfach mit Reißverschluss. Neuwertig. Ca. 13x 25x 5 cm. Beigegeben: Originaler Staubschutzbeutel.
Bamboo-Kosmetiktasche, Gucci. Supreme Canvas GG mit Lederstreifen, gem. "GUCCI made in Italy", dunkelbraune Beschläge, umlaufender Reißverschluss mit Bambus-Anhänger. Innenmaterial brauner Polyester. Innen je ein Haupt- und seitliches Einsteckfach mit Leder-Patch "GUCCI made in Italy". L. Verfärbungen im Canvas. Ca. 11x 17x 8 cm.
Großer Weekender, Mulberry. Brauner, beschichteter Mulberry Canvas, goldfarbene Hardware. Reißverschluss, zwei kurze Stoffgriffe mit Lederdetails, abnehmbares Adressschild mit transparentem Fenster. Innenmaterial Baumwollcanvas mit Karo-Muster. Innen je ein sehr geräumiges Haupt- bzw. seitlich angebrachtes Einsteckfach mit Logo-Patch "Mulberry Company ENGLAND D". Griffe mit Tragespuren, Kanten mit Abrieb. Ca. 50x 78x 21 cm.
"Boy Bag", Chanel. Schokobraunes, in Diamant-Optik gestepptes Wildleder, palladiumfarbene Hardware, gem. "CHANEL". Umschlagklappe mit doppeltem CC Lock-Verschluss. Verstellbarer Kettenriemen mit Wildlederdetails. Innenmaterial brauner Baumwollcanvas. Innen je ein Haupt- bzw. Einsteckfach mit Logo-Patch "CHANEL MADE IN FRANCE". Guter Zustand. Data Code 18793175, aus den Jahren 2013 bis 2014. Ca. 16x 24x 7 cm. Beigegeben: Carte d' Authenticité, originaler Staubschutzbeutel.
Vintage-Umhängetasche, Salvatore Ferragamo. Dunkelblaues Glattleder, goldfarbene Hardware, gem. "Ferragamo", verstellbarer Trageriemen, Umschlagklappe mit Gancini-Verschluss. Innenmaterial schwarzes Glattleder. Innen zwei Hauptfächer, ein Einsteckfach mit Reißverschluss und angenähtes Logo-Patch mit goldfarbener Prägung "Salvatore Ferragamo E21 10 68 MADE IN ITALY". Tragespuren und Kratzer im Leder. Ca.22x 30x 4 cm. Beigegeben: Originaler Staubschutzbeutel.
Umhängetsche "Artsy", Louis Vuitton. Monogram Canvas, hellbraune Beschläge aus Rindsleder, goldfarbene Hardware, gem. "LOUIS VUITTON", Tragegriff aus teils geflochtenem Leder. Abnehmbarer Schlüsselring-Anhänger, gem. "LOUIS VUITON", vier schützende Metallstandfüße. Innenmaterial beiges Mikrofaser mit Leder-Patch "LOUIS VUITTON PARIS made in Spain". Innen ein Haupt- und sieben seitliche Einsteckfächer, einmal mit Reißverschluss. Min. Gebrauchsspuren. Ca. 40x 49x 20 cm. Beigegeben: Kaufbeleg vom September 2010.
Schultertasche "Artsy", Louis Vuitton. Schwarzes, geprägtes Monogram Empreinte-Leder, goldfarbene Hardware, gem. "LOUIS VUITTON", kurzer Tragehenkel aus geflochtenem Leder, vier goldfarbene Metallstandfüße. Innenmaterial grauer, gestreifter Baumwollcanvas mit Leder-Patch "LOUIS VUITTON PARIS made in Spain". Innen ein Haupt- und sieben Einsteckfächer, einmal mit Reißverschluss. Min. Tragespuren. Ca. 32x 43x 20 cm. Beigegeben: Kaufbeleg von Juli 2011.
Laptop-Tasche, Valentino Garavani. Clutch in rosa und blauem Camouflage-Print. Logo-Patch auf der Frontseite aus Leder, gem. "VALENTINO GARAVANI". Zwei-Seiten-Reißverschluss. Innenmaterial schwarzes Nylon. Innen vier Seitenfächer, eins davon mit Reißverschluss und Logo-Patch, gem."VALENTINO GARAVANI MADE IN ITALY", Artikel-Nr. QY2B0457RDX. Neuwertig. Ca. 24x 33 x2 cm. Beigeben: Originaler Staubschutzbeutel. Neupreis ca. € 500,-.
Maxi-Shopper "ICARE", Yves Saint Laurent. Schwarzes, in Diamant-Optik gestepptes Lammleder mit bronzefarbenem "YSL"-Monog. Bronzefarbene Hardware, gem. "SAIN LAURENT PARIS". Zwei eingenähte Lederhenkel. Innenmaterial schwarzer Baumwollcanvas. Innen je ein Haupt- bzw. seitliches Fach mit Reißverschluss und Leder-Patch "SAINT LAURENT PARIS MADE IN ITALY". Kaum Tragespuren. Ca. 41x 56x 9 cm. Beigegeben: Originaler Staubschutzbeutel.
Patch, Thomas (1720 Exeter - Florenz 1782) Selbstbildnis als Ochse, Nr. 13 aus der Serie "The Twenty-Five Caricatures" von ca. 1769/1770. Radierung/Bütten mit Wasserzeichen (fleckig, Randmängel), mit Text auf Latein, Griechisch sowie Italienisch wie "Qui se humiliat exaltabitur" und bez. "Se ipsum pinx". Darstellung 28,5x 34,5 cm, Blattgröße 31,4x 38,7 cm. Wvz.: Wohl Le Blanc 1 Stephens/George 3088 Watson 5713. Ein weiteres Ex. befindet sich in der National Portrait Gallery, London 6913.
Thomas Sewell Robins (British 1810-1880), Vessels off the coast, oil on canvas, signed with initials and dated 58 lower right, 23.5 x 33cm. FramedCondition Report: small patch and retouching around area of sails, peripheral paint loss, craquelure throughout, needs a light clean and minor retouchings.
A group of medals, awards and insignia relating to Lt. T. J. Barker Royal Navy:- Operational Service medal with Sierra Leone ribbon and box of issue; Operational Service medal with Afghanistan bar and operation Veritas box of issue; 2002 Golden Jubilee medal; and 2012 Diamond Jubilee medal, mounted as worn with miniatures together with an additional Operational Service medal with Afghanistan ribbon (Lt. T. J. Barker RN); Nato ISAF medal; additional unnamed 2002 Jubilee medal; combined Task Force AEGIS 2006 medallion, 662 Squadron AAC patch, US Pilots wings, a Breitling award for aviation heroism awarded to Lieutenant Tim Barker RN dated March 4th 2008 for service with 771 Squadron RNAS Culdrose, 771 Squadron patch, 1st Bn. Desert Eagles Special Forces fob, dog tags, name badge, various medallions, epaulettes and other insignia
Doyle (Richard). In Fairy-Land. A Series of Pictures from Elf-World, with a Poem by William Allingham, 1st edition, London: Longmans, Green, Reader & Dyer, 1870, 16 colour-printed plates, some light spotting, blank leaf before half-title with small section excised at head, all edges gilt, original green cloth gilt, small stain and faded patch to upper cover, spine a little rubbed with small tears at ends, some edge wear, folio QTY: (1)
Milne (A.A.). The House at Pooh Corner, 1st edition, London: Methuen & Co. Ltd, 1928, black & white illustrations and decorations by Ernest H. Shepard, slightly browned patch to decorative endpapers, top edge gilt, original red cloth with gilt decoration, some slight fading to edge of boards, dust jacket, some small water stains, very small nicks to spine ends, 8vo, together withNow We Are Six, 2nd edition, London: Methuen & Co Ltd, 1927, black & white illustrations and decorations by Ernest H. Shepard, half title page toned, decorative endpapers, top edge gilt, original red cloth with gilt decoration, edges slightly bumped, 8vo, and When We Were Very Young, 16th edition, London: Methuen & Co Ltd, 1927, black & white illustrations and decorations by Ernest H. Shepard, half title page toned, decorative endpapers, top edge gilt, original blue cloth with gilt decoration, 8voQTY: (3)
Large quantity of mainly Britains and some Dinky accessories to include horse carts, push carts, milk churns, fences, rollers, flowers, garden flowerbed, vegetable patch, bird feeders, pens, suitcases, telephone box, post box, gas pumps, air pumps, oil cabinets, confectionery machines, wheelbarrows, lawn mower, water well, tin plate hut, sack trucks, scarecrow, AA telephone box, live cable reels, etc, together with a boxed Britains Lilliput World figure set, boxed Hay Ladders and Carter, plus a boxed HM set, etc
A Royal Crown Derby transfer printed part dinner service - impressed and light brown printed factory marks, date code for 1893, decorated in light brown with floral sprays, foliage and diaper work, comprising a meat plate; a set of five graduated serving platters (49cm, 44cm, 33.25cm and a pair 28.25cm); an oval covered soup tureen, ladle and stand; two sauce tureens and stands (one lacks cover, one tureen with later red printed 1894 mark); four oval covered vegetable dishes; 23 x 26.5cm dinner plates; 13 x 23cm salad plates; and four soup plates. (64)* Condition: All pieces in good condition, apart from: - Meat plate: hairline crack to edge of the well - 49cm platter: Small patch of discoloured glaze crazing to centre of well. - One 28.25cm platter has a few patches of discoloured glaze crazing to the well - Sauce tureen base only: Discoloured glaze crazing to interior and base - One vegetable dish has discoloured glaze crazing to the interior - Dinner plates: Seven with a small patch of discoloured glaze crazing and nine with heavy discoloured glaze crazing. - Salad plates: Three with a small patch of discoloured glaze crazing and seven with heavy discoloured glaze crazing. - Soup plates: Three with scattered patches of discoloured glaze crazing.
An unusual illustration from a manuscript, depicting the travels of the King's wife Mihr dressed as a Prince and companions at the Ka'aba in Mecca, Deccan, India, mid-18th century, manuscript on paper, the scene depicting the three worshippers within the hateem, the inner circular wall around the ka'aba, with gold detail to the holy shrine, within a courtyard with arched walls, an entrance gate with watch tower either side below, two lines of Persian in nasta'liq script above, the reverse with a prince, presumably Mihr dressed as a man, on horseback with two attendants, one on camelback, a group of sheep to the foreground and rolling grassy hills to the background, with 5 lines of Persian in nastaliq script above describing the sacrifice of Eid Al Adha, folio 24.3 x 17cm.; painting 20 x 16cm. The Persian text of this unusual illustration refers to the travels of Mihr, the King's wife and her companions towards Mecca, commandments from the King for his vizier, their sacrifice of large amounts of animals and Mihr's circumambulation around the Ka'aba and prayers. Although the text states Mihr is in a state of Ihram she is not shown as such in the illustration, wearing her royal garments rather than the white robes meant to signify that in front of God there is no difference between Muslims of any class or stature.It is interesting to note that the formidable Empress Nur Jahan (1577-1645) was named Mihr un-Nisa at birth, her later name given by her husband the Mughal Emperor Jahangir. Nur Jahan was a very strong and powerful woman obtaining many rights normally belonging to men alone. We do not know if Nur Jahan herself ever made the Hajj nor if this enigmatic text is part of now lost story in which she disguised herself as a Prince and travelled to Mecca but Nur Jahan was not adverse to dressing in men's clothing. A famous painting by court painter Abul Hasan Nadiruz Zaman in the Rampur Raza Library depicts her dressed as a man and holding a gun, her hair tucked up beneath a turban. In 1617, gold and silver coins, which bore her name opposite that of Jahangir, started circulating and a courtier of the period described an incident where she surprised many by appearing in the imperial balcony, which was reserved for men only. She regularly went hunting, issued imperial orders, and designed public buildings, taking measures to support poor women or champion the disadvantaged. In 1626, when Emperor Jahangir was captured by rebels led by Mahabat Khan while on his way to Kashmir, Nur Jahan intervened herself to get her husband released, riding into battle atop a war elephant. Condition Report: The folio is cropped. The edges and corners are in good condition. This folio is repaired and restored form at least one main L-shaped tear. Holding the folio with the scene at the Ka'aba up, one notices extensive repainted areas to the left of the painting, a skillful polygonal patch to the left above the gate, a repaired and repainted tear tot he right and atop of the Ka'aba, the long vertical tear affecting text and painting tot he right. This tear is bordered by further areas of repainting. The rules are in poor condition with some staining and smudging. the two lines of text above are stained, smudged. Holding the folio the other side up (riders in a hilly landscape), one notices the various patches applied to this work. Two are located within the stained and smudged text above. A large area of repaint is noticeable in the corner and affects most of the herd. It mirrors the location of the polygonal insert. The L-shaped tear, now repaired and restored, affects the text, hilly landscape, camel rider, and rules below. The corner has been retouched. The rules have been cursorily retouched with a minute part being refitted upside down. The pigments have dulled, show some staining and would require cleaning.This work would need further sustained attention. The department would highly recommend an inspection in person before bidding.
Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (successful) (Peter John Sargeant. 24th June 1952.) with integral bronze riband buckle, in Elkington, London, case of issue, good very fine £200-£240 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, March 2022. R.H.S. Case No. 62,653. ‘The rescue took place on 24 June 1952 on the mud flats at the mouth of the River Colne, at Ray Creek, Point Clear, St. Osyth, Essex. Barry Trevor Stock, aged 10 years, attempted to ride his cycle across the mud flats as a short cut to the far shore starting at about 9.00 p.m. About 200 yards out, the front wheel dropped into a hole of soft mud and the boy fell into the hole with the bicycle on top of him. He struggled but could not get up, so he shouted for help. It was nearly an hour before his cries were heard and by that time it was quite dark. William Norman Station-Bevan, his wife and others tried to find the boy without avail. Station-Bevan then brought his car to the cliff top and lit up the flats with his headlights. This helped Peter John Sargeant and Harold Benjamin Glynn who were having difficulty in locating Stock from the sound of his cries. They sank to their waists in a soft patch, tried a fresh cast and reached the boy. Here Sargeant borrowed Glynn’s stick, clambered into the soft hole and freed the boy whom he carried to safety. Glynn, a sick man, could not assist in this being exhausted by his efforts. For their efforts in rescuing Barry Stock, Peter Sargeant, a schoolboy aged 15 years, was awarded the R.H.S. Bronze Medal and Harold Glynn, a window cleaner, aged 27 years, was awarded the R.H.S. Certificate on Vellum’.
A 1583 Breeches Bible "The Bible Translated According to The Ebrew and Greeke and Conferred with The Best Translation In Divers Languages Imprinted At London By Christopher Barkes Printer and The Queens Most Excellent Maiestie 1583" with receipt from Michael J Moon 1976 for £125 (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The bible has two frontis leaves before the title page, one of these leaves Is loose but still attached to the binding. The book looks to be complete. We can find no missing pages. The text is complete. It has the title page for The New Testament. This version contains The Book of Psalms. The spine is in poor condition but complete. It is missing one clasp and shows signs of wear to the boards and yellowing to the pages as you would expect. There is a small rip and missing section to the top of the fronits page but not missing any script. There is a small hole in the page The Son of The Holy Scriptures. The photograph of the coats of arms on that page shows a brown patch above with a hole in it, see image.
A George III antique walnut kneehole desk, with secretaire drawer above a slide cupboard and six drawers with brass drop handles and all raised on bracket feet. Height 79 cm, width 79 cm, depth 49 cm (see illustration). CONDITION REPORT: The surface of the desk has a split at the centre leading from the right-hand side 3/4 of the way across which is very slightly open. There are other further cracks leading from back to front on the right-hand side and a small loss of veneer which has been filled in at the rear. There is also slight bubbling to the burr but nothing untoward. There is a further crack from the left-hand side centre leading towards the front edge and coming around the bend back towards the front. This is very slightly open and has some very slight losses to the veneer. The front of the cabinet is generally a good colour and is in good condition. The central door has a small patch of veneer which has been replaced just below the top hinge and there also appears to have been a crack to the timber in the centre which has been polished. Sections of the base appear to have been either replaced or glued back into position at some point also. On the right-hand side of the cabinet there has possibly been some long-gone woodworm which has been waxed and there is also a rough patch of veneer at the top but we would suspect that this is possibly something to do with the grain of timber used at the time of production. There is a small section of timber which has been replaced at the back leg and some of the veneer is missing or loose to the base. The right-hand side is generally much cleaner but again there are some patches of flaky or missing veneer to the base section. Tipping the desk upside down, the rear leg on the right-hand side has been glued back into position and there has been some strengthening to the two right-hand side legs at the front. Looking at the inside of the drawers there are other holes present so there has presumably been other handles fitted at some point.
A collection of watches, including Accurist Quartz analogue and nine by Skagen of Denmark. CONDITION REPORT: The cabinet is generally in good order. To the top left hand-side there are around 3 sporadic woodworm holes, although this is long gone. The panel to the front right-hand door has some very slight rubbing which should be visible on the image. On the right-hand side of the cabinet there is again sporadic evidence of woodworm (+/- 10 holes) and the right-hand panel has a small patch of rubbing +/- 1 cm x 5 mm width
A rosewood Tunbridge ware tea caddy, of rectangular form, the sides with a band of floral mosaic (small patch of rosewood replaced front right), the lid with a panel of floral mosaic within geometric mosaic borders, the interior with two rosewood mosaic bordered lids with original paper linings, 21.6 x 11.5 x 11.5cms. From the collection of the late Dr. Brian Austen
This family memorabilia collection comprises items from Civil War Veteran Elias Eave of Upland, Pennsylvania. Included are two marriage certificates of family members, a photo of Elias, a photo of another family member, cemetery plot documentation for Elias, a Civil War uniform patch, Medals and ribbons of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR), a ribbon from the Third Annual Reunion of the 3rd Penna. Heavy Artillery and 188th Regiment P.V. in Gettysburg, PA., Bullion fringe ribbon of the Journeymen of House Painters Association of Chester, Penna., a pension document of Elias, Rubber Company stock certificates of family members, and Elias' hinged badge from Battery G 3rd PV. Largest item measures 11"L x 13" W. Issued: late 1800's to mid 1900'sCondition: Age related wear.
A PAIR OF SILVER SEVEN LIGHT CANDELABRA AND A PEDESTAL BOWL PROBABLY EGYPTIAN, .800 STANDARD The candelabra with circular sconces, foliate baluster capitals and six foliate capped scroll arms, the stem formed as two putto, to shaped circular bases chased with C-scrolls and foliage, the pedestal bowl conforming The candelabra 46.5cm (18 1/4in) high, the pedestal bowl 39cm (15 1/4in) high 9953g (320 oz) Condition Report: Candelabra 1 - Stands well, not loaded, small patch of solder to the base, appears straightCandelabra 2 - Stands well, not loaded, appears straightPedestal bowl - Stands well, not loadedNo personal engraving to any of the piecesStamped with marks similar to Egyptian .800 standard marksNo boxesAll with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and useGenerally good conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
AN EDWARDIAN DIAMOND CIRCLET BROOCH CIRCA 1910 Of scalloped outline, set with a circle of old European cut diamonds in millegrain settings, mounted in platinum and gold, diamonds approximately 4.00 carats total, unmarked Size/dimensions: 2.9cm long Gross weight: 5.5 grams Condition Report: The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, commercial white, slight variation, clarity mostly VS-SI2. there is a small patch of yellow solder to the inside of the hoop, the brooch fitting is later, but sits well. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LATE 19TH CENTURY MINIATURE ZAPPLER STYLE CLOCK The miniature table clock with a black enamelled dial and white Roman numerals, with a facetted garnet border, within a scrolled foliate engraved case with chased foliate pediment with cone shaped finials and a green enamelled balance wheel with rose cut diamond accent, manual wind movement Size/dimensions: 6.2cm tall Gross weight: 64.2 grams Condition Report: There some signs of repair to the case, a patch to the top of the back, a small tear to one side of the case near the top wind hole. The dial has been re-enamelledCondition Report Disclaimer
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