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Click here to subscribeTwo pairs of Qajar steel scissors Persia, 18th/ 19th Centuryeach with large serpentine handles terminating in dragon heads, pendant openwork palmettes to the top ends of the blades, the first decorated in gold overlay with inscriptions, the second with chiselled inscriptions the larger 26.3 cm. long(2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A large Qajar silver-plated brass torch stand Persia, early 20th centuryof cylindrical form with slightly flaring rim on a splayed foot, raised bands to upper and lower body, hinged serpentine handles to each side, profusely engraved with cartouches and friezes containing figures and quadrupeds interspersed by intricate foliate interlace 41.2 cm. highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Safavid openwork Steel 'alam Section Persia, 16th/ 17th Centuryof teardrop form terminating in two curved elements, decorated in openwork with two cartouches filled with inscriptions on a ground of scrolling tendrils, the base of flaring cylindrical form, mounted 61 cm. highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
Two Kashan moulded calligraphic pottery border tiles Persia, circa 1200of moulded concave form with flattened upper borders, each decorated in relief with inscriptions in naskhi surmounted by bands of undulating vines the larger 27.5 x 10.5 cm.(2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Qajar lacquer box containing a set of portable merchant's weights and scales Persia, dated AH 1242/ AD 1826-27rectangular, the interior containing two sets of steel balances and brass pans, one with gold damascened decoration, ten weights of various sizes, the interior decorated in polychrome and gold with foliage, perching birds and urns with floral sprays, the exterior with floral sprays and portrait medallions to the side, the top with a noble youth visiting a holy man, the borders with inscription-filled cartouches 32.9 x 19 x 6 cm. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A pair of Qajar silver-damascened steel sheep Persia, 19th Centuryeach standing upright facing forward with head raised, decorated in silver and brass inlay with friezes of vegetal motifs around the bodies, cartouches containing floral interlace to the backs and heads 25 cm. high(2)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
An engraved calligraphic emerald Persia, 18th/ 19th Centuryof square form with flattened corners, engraved with inscriptions in nasta'liq on a ground of scrolling vines, mounted in a later eighteen carat gold ring, the bezel decorated in openwork with geometric designs 1.7 x 1.7 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Timurid cuerda seca pottery tile Persia, 15th Centuryof square form, decorated in cobalt-blue, turquoise, yellow and manganese on a white ground with geometric interlace filled with flowerheads, palmettes and other stylised vegetal motifs 16.5 x 16.2 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Kashan underglaze-painted pottery bowl Persia, 12th/ 13th Centuryof conical form on a long foot, decorated underglaze in cobalt-blue and black on a white ground with four radiating inscription-filled bands interspersed by panels containing palmettes, the rim with a further band of inscription, the exterior with panels containing foliate sprays 26.7 cm. diam.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Nishapur buffware pottery bowl Persia, 10th Centuryof shallow rounded form on a short foot with everted rim, decorated underglaze in yellow, green and manganese on a cream ground with five birds interspersed by abstract vegetal motifs, the exterior with a large zig-zag motif filled with lattice design, hatching and stylised palmettes 24.2 cm. diam.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Qajar katamkari table Persia, dated AH 1301/ AD 1883-4with circular top, the baluster pillar terminating in three downswept legs, profusely inlaid with micro-mosaic bone, brass, wood and lac forming geometric patterns, with a series of concentric star motifs to the centre of the top surrounded by cartouches filled with inscription in nasta'liq 72 x 50 x 50 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Safavid style underglaze-painted pottery kendi Qajar Persia, 19th Centuryof compressed globular form with truncated conical neck and domed spout with circular aperture, decorated in cobalt-blue and brown with black outline on a white ground with two birds in a rocky landscape with floral sprays, the neck with panels containing flower motifs 17.5 cm. highThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
Three walrus ivory-hilted steel daggers North India and Persia, 19th Centurycomprising a Qajar jambiyya, the hilt with traces of enamelled-gold inlay, the pommel with inlaid rubies; a kard decorated in gold overlay with floral motifs, the wood scabbard clad in red velvet with gilt-brass mounts; and a fragmentary jambiyya decorated in gold overlay with floral motifs; the wood scabbard clad in red velvet with gold koftgari steel mounts the kard 39 cm. long(3)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y R
A Safavid walrus ivory-hilted gold-damascened steel sword (shamshir) Persia, 17th/ 18th Centurythe single-edged watered steel blade of curved form, chiselled to one side with a roundel containing a lion with engraved inscription to body, above a lobed inscription-filled cartouche, the crossguard decorated in gold overlay with a rosette and borders containing a floral vine, the steel centers of the grips with undulating vines, the pommel with inscriptions, the grips of walrus ivory, the scabbard of wood clad entirely in embossed leather with steel mounts decorated ensuite in gold overlay 102 cm. longThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y R
A Timurid moulded cuerda seca pottery tile Persia, circa 1450of convex form with two rows of moulded palmettes surmounted by a cylindrical section, decorated in cobalt-blue, turquoise, red, green and manganese on a white ground with four palmette cartouches containing flowerheads, above a band of undulating tendrils with pendant palmettes, mounted 52.3 x 15.5 x 9 cm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A Fars brass bowl Persia, 14th Centurywith rounded base, inverted sides and flattened rim, engraved with a series of roundels containing mounted warriors within quatrefoils interspersed by bands of inscriptions in thuluth all on a ground of scrolling tendrils, the base with radiating bands of flower-filled palmette cartouches, owners' inscriptions to rim and base 23 cm. diam.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A maiden wearing a luxurious fur mantle, attributed to Muhammad Qasim Persia, Isfahan, dated AH 1004/AD 1596-1597gouache and gold on paper, inscribed and dated lower centre, laid down between gold speckled pink borders on wide margins with gold floral lattice design painting 160 x 86 mm.; page 337 x 218 mm.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A collection of Qajar steel tools Persia, 18th-19th Centurycomprising a powder measure; a set of ember tongs and pricker in the form of a dragon; a sugar axe in the from of a dragon and three axe heads, one in the form of a bird; a miniature gold damascened axe; a brass inlaid lock element; a Qajar padlock in the form of a key; a miniature hook knife; a circular boss; a hinged multi tool; an awl; a file; a lancet; a pair of tweezers and seven other implements the larger axe 35 cm. long(23)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R
A 1914/15 TRIO TO PTE R J ALLEN SEAFORTHS who was commissioned into the RAF as a Pilot 1914/15 Star correctly impressed - 2126 Pte R J Allen Sea Highrs Pair correctly impressed - 2126 Pte R J Allen Seaforth (Officer type naming) Condition GVF Reginald John Allen was born in 1894. He landed in France on 1st May 1915; he was subsequently commissioned into the West Yorkshire Regiment and attached to the RAF. He qualified as a Pilot. However he never served in a combat role with the West Yorkshire Regiment nor RAF and as such his medals are named to his enlisted rank and regiment. He was discharged from the RAF on 29th August 1918.
After F C Turnercolour engravingsVale of Aylesbury Steeple Chase , 1 -4, 40 x 60 cms, framed , with British Sporting Prints, Ariel Press, 1963, Sotheby's catalogue Part II of Mr and Mrs R. Dick Collection, 1974, Seago Edward " Peace in War" Collins 1943 (7)Condition Reportdiscolouration and browning, some foxing.
4 boxed Minichamps F1 Racing car models in 1:18 scale including Toro Rosso Cosworth STR1 V. Liuzzi 2006, B-A-R Honda 007 J. Button 2005, and two Scuderia Toro Rosso STR3 models - S. Vettel Italian GP 2008 and S. Bourdais 2008, the latter being a limited edition of 999 pieces. All appear VG/E boxed. (4)
OO Gauge. 2 boxed Hornby 4-6-0 Locomotives BR B17 'Leeds United' and BR B12 '61568', both with Tenders, together with a boxed Airfix Fowler 0-6-0 Loco with Tender. A boxed Tri-ang 4-6-2 Britannia Class Locomotive (with added details) and a Tri-ang R.35 Tender, also boxed, are also included as part of this lot. Conditions vary. (5)
OO Gauge. 4 boxed Hornby Locomotives with Tenders by Hornby, Tri-ang etc. including 2 x R.859 4-6-0 Black Five Class '45192' and LMS '5112', R.759 GWR 4-6-0 'Albert Hall' and 'Flying Scotsman' 4472 in LNER green together with a Hornby Dublo EDL17 0-6-2T '69567', also boxed. Conditions vary. (5)
OO Gauge. 7 boxed Wagons and 2 boxed Coaches by Hornby, Lima, Mainline and Airfix including Hornby R.124 Car Transporter with 3 Triumph 2000 cars together with a further seven unboxed Wagons. A boxed AGW Solid State Controller and a good quantity of unboxed trackside accessories including plastic platforms and buildings, trees, signals etc. are also included as part of this lot. Contained in two boxes.
OO Gauge. 4 boxed Hornby Steam Locomotives including R 552 B.R. 4-6-2 'Oliver Cromwell' and R.350 S.R. 4-4-0 LI together with three Diesel Locomotives, also boxed. A small quantity of unboxed Minix and similar railway scale vehicle models and a 'Motorail' Car Carrier wagon are also included as part of this lot.
A collection of five 18th century leather bound books, British Topography, Drunken Barnaby's Four Journeys to the North of England, 3rd Edition, printed for S Illidge 1723 History of Antiquities of the City and Cathedral Church of Hereford - printed for R Gosling 1717 A Collection of Welsh Tours, 3rd Edition printed for G Sael 1798 Gilbert of The Young Carrier an Amatory Rural Poem 1808 Salmon N - A New Survey of England, Vol II only 1731
R Gore (20th century British School) - A finely detailed ink illustration of figures harvesting apples, pen and ink on paper, signed and dated 83, 57 x 42 cm, together with Graham Clarke (20th century British), Buzzer - Signed coloured limited edition etching 300/300, 16.5 x 21 cm, both framed (2)
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