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ROBERT O LENKIEWICZ "The Mary Notebook" published by White Lane Press 1988, limited edition of 350 copies, clothboard bound in clothboard outer cover, together with a poster/programme for "R O Lenkiewicz Retrospective Exhibition 9th August to 22nd October at The City of Plymouth's Museum and Art Gallery 1997" CONDITION REPORTS Book is in overall good condition. The outer case has some scuffs and accretions and areas of dirt and some staining. Some slight fraying. The spine of the book has some areas of staining and some dirt. General wear and tear commensurate with age and use.
Saite Period, 624-525 BC. A substantial carved rock crystal scarab, detailed underside with ribbed suspension loop. Cf. Andrews, C. Amulets of Ancient Egypt, London, 1994, item 59(f"). 99 grams, 61.5mm (2 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970, supplied with geologic report No. TL004933, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Extremely fine condition. The very tip of one foreleg is broken off.
18th century AD. A hollow-formed silver bracelet comprising D-section hoop and flared shoulders, openwork expanding plaque with vertical and horizontal bands of ellipsoid cells on a background of curved ribs with a total of one hundred and twenty eight inset circular faceted diamonds, and with thirteen larger inset irregular faceted diamonds; hinge to one shoulder, clasp and lateral retaining clips. 39 grams, 67mm (2 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, supplied with geologic report No. TL004928, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Very fine condition.
Mainly 3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of stone and ceramic seals and beads, including four accompanied by a typed and signed note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (R-132) 'Ancient Engraved Bead 16 x 33 9 mm. This was a barrel-shaped bead, pierced lengthways, and on it one one side a browsing horse was engraved. More recently about one third was cut away leaving the horse as the prominent aspect. This is reported to have come from west central Asia, which is very probable, and a date c. 1000-500 B.C. is the most likely for this rare item. The lower parts of the horse are rubbed, but the whole is entirely clear.'; (1813) 'Fragment of Black Stone with Engraved Animal, 35 x 39 x 13.5 mm. This is a broken piece of a stone tablet which has been re-used by having a linear horned animal put on one side, and a hole drilled for suspension. The animal reminds one of rock carving in the Near East, and this fragment is very probably to be dated c. 3000-1500 B,C. Most likely it was used as an amulet and comes from Syria, Palestine, Anatolia or western Arabia. There are remains of carving on the other side also, perhaps a bird.'; (18) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 8 x 9 x 4.5 mm. This has an oblong flat face, sides that flare out a little, and a domed top. It is pierced lengthways. The design shows a a [sic] horned animal falling on its front paws, and a linear symbol. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, perhaps c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. It is in fine condition.'; (T-966) 'Stamp Seal of bone, 40 x 32.5 x 4mm. This oblong, the whole somewhat curving towards the shorter sides. The design on the face consists of a network of 'passageways' in connecting groups. The emphasis is on avoidance of right angles and long straight lines. There are two holes in the centre of the object for suspension of the piece, both into the same groove. this comes from the Indus valley and dates to the early Harappan period, c. 2500 B.C. Related examples have been excavated at Mehrgarh, but smaller and with simpler designs. This is a rare piece and in quite good condition. The surfaces and edges are worn down, but the whole design remains clear.' 74 grams total, 9-40mm (1/4 - 1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item numbers 18, 50, 1117, 1813, R-132, R-830, R-913, T-966, W-235, V-599, V-659; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s with notes for 18, 1813, R-132. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The items are made from ceramic (3), jasper (3), white metal (1), bone (1), jet (2) and serpentine (1).' [11] Fine condition.
18th century AD. A gold ring comprising a D-section hoop with floral detailing, inscribed to the inner face in italics 'within thy breast my [heart] shall rest' with long 's' and ? for 'heart'; stamped capital 'R' unidentified maker's mark. See Evans, J. English Posies and Posy Rings, Oxford, 1931, p.109 for a variant of this legend. 1.62 grams, 18mm overall, 16.0mm internal diameter (approximate size British K, USA 5 1/4, Europe 10.27, Japan 10) (3/4"). Ex Horton collection; acquired on the UK art market. Very fine condition.
New Kingdom, 1550-1070 BC. A carved agate figurine of Bes standing on a discoid base with hands on hips, wearing the three-feather headdress; ribbed loop to the reverse. 17 grams, 54mm (2 1/4"). From an old British private collection; formed between 1975 and 1985, supplied with geologic report No. TL004931, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A gold ring comprising a flat-section gold hoop with scaphoid plaque to the underside, barrel-shaped shoulders, ellipsoid bezel with niello facing nimbate figures each holding a cross and jointly holding a cross between them, 'CMN' below. Cf. Wamser, L. Die Welt von Byzanz - Europas Östliches Erbe, München, 2004, item 639 for type. 9.54 grams, 24.70mm overall, 21.08x18.93mm internal diameter (approximate size British R 1/2, USA 8 3/4, Europe 19.38, Japan 18) (1"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired by his father in the 1970s; thence by descent. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
24th-22nd century BC. A large black jasper cylinder seal depicting from left to right: an antithetical group consisting of two human-headed bulls, the right protected by a naked hero La?mu (Hairy), next to him a rampant lion to the left attacked by a long-bearded bull-man (Kusarikku, see sub No.1) and to the right by another La?mu, due to abrasion of the upper part of the seal, the heads of the figures are no longer recognisable, but they can be complemented by similar seals. See Boehmer, R. M. Die Entwicklung der Glyptik während der Akkad-Zeit, Berlin, 1965; and Collon, D. Catalogue of the Western Asiatic Seals in the British Museum. Cylinder Seals II. Akkadian - Post Akkadian - Ur III-Periods, London, 1982. 33 grams, 35mm (1 1/2"). Property of a European gentleman living in London; previously from an American collection formed in the 1950s. Fair condition.
2nd century AD. A bronze dragonesque brooch with S-shaped body, two beast-head finials, median grid of enamelled cells, section of pin to the neck. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 608. 9.26 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). Ex Horton collection; formerly in a collection formed in the 1990s. The brooch is unusual in its construction with both 'neck' elements joined to the body, thus preventing the pin from being secured behind the lower plaque. Very fine condition.
6th-7th century AD. A flat-section openwork gilt-bronze mount depicting two profiled raven-heads flanking a stylised standing figure; ravens with characteristic right-angled bow above the eye, coiled beak and long curved neck; figure with T-shaped nose and brow, crescent mouth, arms extending to the waist, flanking the chest with cross motif; lower body is formed as a band of three square cells, with legs spread below, triangular motif between; two attachment studs to the reverse. Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts – volume 1. Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2010, item 1.4.5-r. 5.04 grams, 26.42mm (1"). Property of a Nottinghamshire gentleman, UK; found Eyke, Suffolk, UK. Very fine condition. Very rare.
1st-2nd century AD. The goddess of love depicted with youthful idealising features on a slender neck, hair dressed in a chignon to the rear, two tresses pulled up over the crown of her head and fastened in a top-knot, her oval face with almond-shaped eyes beneath gently-arching brows, slightly-parted lips, and a rounded chin; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Havelock, C.M. The Aphrodite of Knidos and Her Successors, Michigan, 1995 for discussion. 9.8 kg, 41cm including stand (16"). From the private collection of James E Bonstow, 1997/8-2015; acquired from the estate of Stanley Payton of Devon, England; previously part of Mr Payton's private collection formed in Torquay, between 1930-1950s, supplied with geologic report No. TL004936, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition, cleaned.
4th-2nd millennium BC. A group of eleven seals comprising six accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1933, which state: (R-14) 'Ring-Stone of Lapis, 11 x 8 x 3mm. This is oval with flat face and flat back with rounded edges at the back. the design shows a human seated as if on a curling snake and holding up a rod. This is reported to have come from west central Asia, which is most likely. This type is rare, and so difficult to date with certainty, but perhaps c. 1500-500 B.C. is correct.'; (R-417) 'Half a Gable Stamp Seal of Black Stone, 39 x 28 x 8mm. This shows a finely rendered standing stag with unidentified matter under its snout. This comes from Syria-Anatolia and dates to c. 4000-3400 B.C. It is a large and good quality depiction, but while the stag is virtually complete, the other half of the seal, with no doubt another identical stag, is missing.'; (U-380) 'Stamp Seal of Black/Grey Stone, 47 x 34 x 12mm. This is a gable in shape, pierced through the thickest part. The design shows two standing horned quadrupeds, one above the other, with filling strokes around. This comes from north Syria or Anatolia and dates to c. 400-3400 B.C. it is a large example of its kind, and is in very good condition.'; (U-446) 'Stamp Seal of Black Stone, 26 x 20 x 5mm. This is an oblong plaque, engraved on one side only, with two suspension holes for carrying on a string. The design consists of angular grooves: a pattern of straight strokes or stokes turning at right-angles, never curved. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2500-2300 B.C. It is a rare item and in quite good condition, the corners being a little worn down.'; (T-611) 'Stamp Seal of Black/Green Stone, 15 x 19 x 4.5mm This is an oblong plaque, pierced twice, through opposite corners. Both sides have designs, done in the same style of short wedge strokes. The one shows a recumbent winged quadruped with tree in front of it. The other side also, it seems, depicts a recumbent winged quadruped. This comes from eastern Iran or west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a rare type, but is worn.'; (W-72) 'Stamp Seal of Grey Stone, 43 x 65 x 6mm. This is an oblong plaque with design on one side, not pierced. The design shows a lion on its haunches with curving tail raised. This comes from northern Mesopotamia or Anatolia and dates to c. 4000-3400 b.C. It is a rare item for both size and shape. Above the lion's back there are crescents on poles and in front of the lion there are less clear scratchings. These may all be secondary. The plaque is worn and chipped and its plain back is much scratched.'; the rest comprising: three oblong plaques, two bifacial stamps and one oblong seal with gable-shaped reverse. 159.7 grams total, 11-65mm (1/2-2 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 1729, 4074, R-140, R-417, R-586, T-611, V-380, V-446, W-72, W-840, Z-81, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The seals are made from lapis lazuli (2), serpentine (3), bone (1), limestone (5).' [11] Fine condition.
4th-1st century AD. A rock crystal vessel in the form of an amphoriskos with right-angled handles, chamfered rim to the mouth, facetted body. 70 grams, 88mm (3 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1970, supplied with geologic report No. TL004941, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. [A video of this item is available to view on TimeLine Auctions website.] Very fine condition.
2nd century BC-1st century AD. A carved limestone statue of a figure with segmented cap, deep shoulders, braided hair to the reverse, low-relief angled arms holding a sword(?) and dagger(?); gusset to the waist, rectangular panel to the reverse. 5.6 kg, 27.5cm (10 3/4"). Property of a English gentleman; formerly the property of a Munich collector; previously in a German collection formed in the 1980s, supplied with geologic report No. TL004946, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Fine condition. Rare.
4th-1st millennium BC. A group of ten stamp seals including five 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: 'Stamp Seal of Green/Black Stone, 25 x 26 x 8mm. This has a square flat face, and the back is curving from side to side, the sides being cut off, and the hole is drilled through them. The design consists of a horned animal within a notched frame. The creature is standing, has very long horns, and his front paws are bent. This is a seal from Syria/Anatolia, c. 4000-3400 B.C. It is a good example of its type, and in good state of preservation.'; (R-815) 'Stamp Seal of Dark-Red Stone, 17.5 x 17 x 5.5mm. this is square, with notched edges and flat face, pierced through two opposite tips. The design on one side shows a plant with side shoots and bloom on top. The other side shows a detailed design no easily interpreted, though it too might be a plant/ This is a seal from west central Asia, c. 2300-2000 B.C. it is worn, but the designs remain entirely clear.'; (W-43) 'Stamp Seal of White Stone, 20 x 23 x 9mm. This is an oblong plaque with pierced and grooved suspension loop of one piece on the back. The design on the face shows a standing bison with some probably cultic object under its head, and script symbols above its back. This comes from the Indus Valley or a neighbouring area and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is covered with glaze and in good condition. The design is the classic Indus Valley seal design.'; 'Stamp Seal of Soft White Mineral, 16 x 15 x 16.5mm. This is a roughly square plaque with raised centre on the back pierced for suspension. The design on the face is a linear pattern: a swastika within a square with four arms from this square filling space left by the swastika. This comes from the Indus Valley civilization and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a little damaged, but generally in fair condition.'; (T-564) 'Mould of Grey Stone, 26 x 28 x 11mm. This is roughly square, with rough back and sides. The mould on the face shows a man and woman sitting in amatory pose with a tall standard at each end of the scene. This comes from west central Asia and is clearly under Greek influence. and to be dated to c. 200 B.C. to 100 A.D., From Greek Bactria, or a successor kingdom. It is a rare item and in quite good condition.' 99 grams total, 16-43mm (1/2-1 3/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 2913, R-418, R-815, R-833, R-850, T-564, W-43, W-163, Y-439, Z-69, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The seals are made from serpentine (2), glass (1), limestone (6), chalk (1).' [10] Fine condition.
3rd-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of ten cylinder seals comprising: one with procession of horned quadruped, standing figures holding a spear in left hand and right arm raised, and a figure (?) with wide headdress, possibly an idol; one with three schematic creatures, possibly birds; one with two facing sphinxes; one with two figures standing either side of a staff and two panels of hieroglyphic text; one with horse and archer; one with central geometric panel bordered by two panels of fish; two with linear pattern and two with ornate decorative pattern. 121 grams total, 25-57mm (1-2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; 53, 1712, B-95 (161), L-2, R-615, T-968, V-194, W-337, Y-436, Y-873, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The seals are made from serpentine (1), bone (1), limestone (4), composition (3), and bronze (1).' [10] Fine condition.
2nd century AD. A large discoid plate brooch with hub and spokes to the outer ring, enamelled spur centre to the hub and radiating enamelled cells in red and blue, outer ring with inlaid chequered pattern in blue and white enamel with notched edge, attachment ring to the edge, hinge and catch to the reverse. Cf. Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985, item 546 for type. 57 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a lady living in Kent, UK; formerly part of her grandfather's collection; acquired in Germany after WWII; thence by descent 2006. Fine condition.
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.
6th-7th century AD. A bronze applique in the form of a male head with horned headgear; piriform face, lentoid eyes, the nose covered by the nasal of the headgear, the beard triangular and the ends of the moustache extending beyond the cheeks; hair covered by a helmet or mask with hatched texture, extending around the upper face and developing to two crescent extensions from the temples which meet above the crown of the head; the terminals are formed as birds' heads and show evidence of gilding; three integral attachment pegs to the reverse. Cf. Hammond, B. British Artefacts - volume 1. Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2010, item 1.4.5-r; Raynor, K. The Rempstone Mount: Anglo Saxon and Viking Horned Man Images & Artefacts, Nottingham, 2010 ; Pestell, T. Paganism in Early Anglo-Saxon East Anglia in Heslop, T.A., Mellings, E.A. and Thofner, M. Icon? Art and Belief in Norfolk from Prehistory to the Present, Woodbridge, 2012, figs. 6(a,b"). 5.42 grams, 35mm (1 1/4"). Found at Melton, Leicestershire, UK and recorded with the PAS under reference LEIC-40DB05. The headgear with bird-head terminals is restricted to the 6th-7th centuries in England although there are parallels from the material culture of both Anglian England and southern Scandinavia at this time. A pair of comparable bird-helmetted human faces can be found on the reconstructed frontal plates on the helmet found in Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo (Suffolk) depicting dancing warriors, and the male face shown on a foil fragment recovered from the barrow at Caenby (Lincolnshire"). Similar also is the figure on one of the dies found at Torslunda (Öland, Sweden) showing a male wearing a helmet with a pair of bird-headed horns. A long, triangular male face is shown on the vandyke designs on the foil horn mounts from the barrow at Taplow (Berkshire"). A male figure wearing a helmet with horns and bird-head terminals is the central design on a long triangular buckle found in grave 95 at Finglesham (Kent), and also from Finglesham (grave 138) is a mount in the form of a long, triangular human head with vertical radiating bands from the top of the head, and two crescentic horns emerging from the crown, terminating in opposed birds’ heads which meet above. A similar mount was found at Rempstone (Nottinghamshire) and privately published in Raynor (2010) another was found more recently at Attleborough (Norfolk"). A mount depicting a similar figure, showing the upper body with hands gripping spears, was published in Hammond (2010"). The significance of the headgear has not been fully explored but the coincidence of the birds and the head recall the later myths of Oðinn and his bird messengers, and suggests that these mythic characters were familiar in early Anglo-Saxon England. Fine condition. Excessively rare.
17th-18th century AD. A carved translucent jade bowl with basal ring and everted rim, running swags below the rim, chrysanthemum petals to the lower body, scrolled tendrils and foliage to the median band. 322 grams, 16.5cm (6 1/2"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection, supplied with geologic report No. TL004934, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Very fine condition.
3rd-1st millennium BC. A group of ten stamp seals, including two accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which state: (R 439) 'Stamp Seal of Black Stone, 23 x 23 x 16mm. This is square with a flat face, and the back which rises first with grooved vertical sides, then flares inwards to a pierced handle with linear decoration on the top. The design shows a standing horned quadruped suckling its young, and tête bêche another standing quadruped of a different type. This comes from Syria and dates to c. 900-600 B.C. It is in very good state of preservation.'; (R-785) 'Stamp Seal of Black Stone, 17 x 16 x 13mm. This has a roughly square flat face, and short sides that rise steeply with upper bevelled edge to the base of a stout pierced loop. The design, which is put within a linear frame, consists of a prancing horned quadruped with branch rising from its back and sideways twig between its legs. This comes from Syria-Palestine and dates to c. 1000-700 B.C. it is a little chipped at one corner, but is generally in good condition.'; the rest comprising: three square-shaped, four oblong shaped seals with geometric designs; and one square seal with two simple horned animals, possibly bulls, each with long curved tail. 145 grams total, 17-44mm (1/2-1 3/42"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers K-24, R-439, R-785, V-426, W-204, W-836, W-856, X-76, X-79, Z-63, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: 'The seals are made from limestone (4), serpentine (4), jasper (1), and bone (1).' [10] Fine condition.
3rd-1st millennium BC. A group of ten stamp seals including five accompanied by typed and signed notes by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which state: (1605) 'Stamp Seal of Brown Stone, 18 x 20 x 12.5mm. This seal has a flat oblong base, ridged sides flaring inwards to the handle, which is pierced. It has two grooves over the top, and another groove around the sides. The design shows a prancing stag with a bird(?) above its back and two wedges between its legs. This is a seal of Syria or Anatolia, c. 900-600 B.C. It is in good condition.'; (T-553) 'Stamp Seal of Green Stone, 24 x 23 x 18mm. This has a roughly flat square face and sides that flare inwards to a ridge supporting a platform on which is a pierced loop handle. The design on the face shows a standing horned quadruped and various extra cuts, including a simple cross. This comes from west central Asia or some area to its west and dates to c. 4000-3400 B.C. It is a little damaged, but generally in fair condition. The extra cuts were made in the ancient world as the seal passed to a new owner.'; (R-441) 'Stamp Seal of Dark-coloured Stone, 24 x 18 x 13mm. This is oblong with a flat face, and sides which flare inwards to the base of a recumbent quadruped, between the legs of which it is pierced. The design shows a standing human frontally, apparently holding something in one hand, and with a blob above one shoulder. This is a rare design, but no doubt from Syria or Anatolia, dating to c. 1200-600 B.C. The back is damaged, and the object generally is worn.'; (W-44) 'Stamp Seal of White Stone: 14 x 15 x 8mm. This is an oblong plaque with pierced suspension loop of one piece on the back. The design on the face shows a bison with head down in trough and above it script symbols. This comes from the Indus Valley or a neighbouring area, and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is cracked, but otherwise in good condition. So far the script has not been deciphered.'; (1518) 'Bifacial Stamp Seal of Fawn Stone, 31 x 21 x 12mm. On the one side is a heraldic eagle, with wings spread and tail feathers down. Each side is a scrolling line. On the other side is a standing man, with hair hanging down to his shoulder, a scabbard at the waist, and raising one hand. Other small items occur to his right and left, but are now partially obscured by incrustation. This seal comes from eastern Iran or Bactria, and dates to c. 2300-1800 B.C. It is a rare item, but a little worn on the clear side, and in need of cleaning on the other side.' and four bifacial seals, one white oblong-shaped with hatched quatrefoil design to one side, camel to the other; one square with two facing figures to one side, to the other an assortment of symbols including a crescent, two vase-shaped symbols, a circle and a plant; one black oblong-shaped with two horned quadrupeds to one side, ten vertical lines to the other; one oblong seal with tall body gentle sloping to a round knop handle, to the face a stylised horned zoomorphic head; one black square seal with ridged and pierced knop handle, to the face a canine and a galloping quadruped, possibly a horse. 111 grams, 14-31mm (1/2-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 235, 1585, 1605, 1730, R-441, R-565, T-553, V-653, W-44, Y-385, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr. Bonewitz notes: The seals are made from serpentine (3), limestone (3) , bone (2), ceramic (1), jasper (1"). [10] Fine condition.
Mainly 1st millennium BC. A mixed group of bronze stamp seals, mainly scaraboid and rectangular in shape, mainly zoomorphic designs and some with text; fourteen examples accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 which state: (25) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 14 x 10 x 6 mm. This is roughly oblong with rounded corners and pierced lengthways. The face shows a design within beaded border, in two registers.The upper register shows a stylized tree or plant and to each side of it a bird. The lower register shows two facing feline heads with jaws open and between them an unidentified item. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 500 - 100 B.C. It is generally in very good condition, though a hole has opened from the back to the main and original hole.' (24) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 11 x 10 x 5.5 mm. This is a broad scaraboid, pierced lengthways. The design is divided into three registers by a [sic] two notched lines, and the whole is also enclosed within a notched line. The central register has three times, perhaps vessels, and the upper and lower registers have similar designs, tête bêche, perhaps birds on the wing. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, with a rare design, perhaps c. 700-400 B.C. It is in very good condition.' (23) 'Bifacial Stamp Seal of Bronze 13 x 9 x 4 mm. This is oval with flat faces, and pierced lengthways. The one side shows two facing, rearing horned animals, with a strong tree or other item between them. The other side (seen by turning top to bottom, not side to side) shows two kneeling humans with tree or standard between them, to which they are raising their hands. In a second register above is a row of two recumbent animals, the first with head turned backwards. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal. c. 300 B,C. to 200 A.D. The worship scene is very rare, and the seal is in good condition.' (19) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 7 x 10 x 4 mm. This is a scaraboid, pierced lengthways. The face shows a horned animal in full gallop (?) with something under its body. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c.300 B.C. to 200 A.D. It is in very good condition.' (12) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 10 x 8.5 x 7 mm. This has a flat oval face, sides that flare out, and a domed top rising to a point. It is pierced lengthways. The design, which is put within a beaded frame, shows two rearing horned animals with heads turned backwards, and between them a monogram: [..] probably to be read K-R-B, an attested Old Arabic name. This is a pre-Islamic Arabic seal, probably c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. It is in fair condition.' (11) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 11 x 9 x 5 mm. This is a scaraboid, pierced lengthways. The design, which is put within a linear frame, shows three registers. In the middle and main register is a tree, and to each side of it a browsing quadruped shows sideways. Above are two facing birds(?), and below is a similar design tête bêche. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. It is in good condition.' (10) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 15 x 10 x 5 mm. This is scaraboid, pierced lengthways. The design, which is put within a beaded border, shows a rearing quadruped, a crescent with dot, and other fillers. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. There is some corrosion on the surface, but generally it is in good condition.' (8) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 10 x 15 x 7 mm. This is a scaraboid in shape, pierced lengthways. The design, which is put within a beaded border, shows a horned animal in full gallop with head turned backwards, and some fillers. This is a Pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. There is some corrosion on the surface, which might be capable of being removed, but generally this is in good condition.' (7) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 10 x 16 x 7 mm. This is a scaraboid in shape, pierced lengthways. The design shows a prowling lion within a beaded border. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. It is in good condition.' (6) 'Bifacial Stamp Seal of Bronze 14.5 x 10.5 x 3.5 mm. This is of roughly oval shape, and originally had a loop along the top, pierced for suspension. This is now broken along the hole. Both designs are put within linear borders. On the one side is a prancing quadruped above a walking quadruped, with unidentified motifs between. The other side shows two rearing horned animals with head turned back, and an unidentified motif between them[,] other items beneath them. This is a Pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 600-300 B.C. Save for the missing loop[,] it is in good condition.' (5) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 15 x 9.5 x 6 mm. This is a scaraboid pierced lengthways, with a design within a beaded frame on the face. It shows a rearing horned animal with head turned back to avoid an attacking rearing lion. This id a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. It is in good condition.' (3) 'Bifacial Stamp Seal of Bronze 16 x 11/5 x 6 mm. This is a scaraboid in shape, pierced lengthways, and the designs on both faces are put within beaded borders. The flat face shows two rearing horned animals with heads turned backwards to face each other, and unidentified items between them. The convex back shows a prowling feline with long tail raised over its back. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, c. 300 B.C. to 200 A.D. It suffers from some corrosion, but the designs can be made out, and it is unusual for the two designs.' (2) 'Stamp seal of Bronze 16 x 11 x 6.5 mm. This is scaraboid in shape, pierced lengthways. The face shows a design enclosed within a beaded border: two rearing horned animals with heads turned backwards, the between them two linear symbols: ?? While these have some resemblance to letters of the Old Arabian alphabet, they cannot be identified with certainty. This is a pre-Islamic seal, c. 300 B.C to 200 A.D. It is in fine condition.' (1) 'Stamp Seal of Bronze 25.5 x 14 x 8.5 mm. This is scaraboid in shape, but is not pierced lengthways as is normal, but has a pierced loop at the top and a small globe [sic] is added on at the bottom. The face shows a standing man with arms extended, done in a matchstick style. This is a pre-Islamic Arabian seal, but a rare type and difficult to to date, but perhaps c. 1000 to 500 B.C. is right. There is some incrustation on the surface, but the metal is generally in very good condition.' 72 grams total, 10-26mm (1/2 - 1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 19, 23, 24, 25; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s and notes present for all except number 9. [15] Fine condition.
10th-12th century AD. A statuette of oolitic laterite(?) depicting a standing female (Devata) in pleated skirt and diadem with hair pulled down from the head and held to the chest in a hank; tiered bracelets to the upper arms; the skirt with tiered belt and pelta-shaped frontal panel; finely carved facial details with small lips, long ears, broad brow; mounted on a wooden stand. 62.3 kg, 100cm including stand (39"). Property of an American gentleman; previously the property of a Cambridgeshire professor; formerly from an important estate acquired in the 1960s; supplied with geologic report No. TL004940, by geologic consultant Dr R. L. Bonewitz. Fine condition.
3rd-1st millennium BC. A group of ten stamp seals including four accompanied by typed and signed notes by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which state: (T-556) 'Stamp Seal of Dark-coloured Stone, 18.5 x 21 x 10mm. This is a thick oblong plaque, pierced the short way, with designs on both sides. The one shows a lamp on a stand. The other shows a running horned quadruped. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 500-100 b.C. It is a rare type, and in mint condition.'; (T-899) 'Stamp Seal of Black/Green Stone, 35 x 35 x 7mm. This is a square plaque. The design shows a heraldic eagle with head sideways at the top, wings spread and tail feathers down. In its beak it holds a snake, the body of which crosses the eagle's body, and in on talon it is gripping some small creature. The plaque is pierced from front to back through an upper corner and two other corners are trimmed. This comes from west central Asia and is a rare type not easy to date with certainty, but a date c. 2000-1000 B.C. is the most likely. The design is well preserved, and deeply cut.'; (-585) 'Stamp Seal of Green Stone, 22 x 21 x 15mm. This originally had a flat, nearly square face, and a back which rises steeply to a pierced lug. The design on the face is a pattern of shapes: a cross-effect formed of four pointed narrow shapes, and in the four quarters so left vacant there is a triangle. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2000-1500 B.C. It is a nice example of its kind, but one corner is missing and the whole is worn.'; (W-42) 'Stamp Seal of White Stone, 21 x 22 x 10mm. This is an oblong plaque with an oblong, ridged and pierced loop of one piece on the back. The design on the face shows a composite creature: standing human-like figure at the front, body and hind quarters of a quadruped added on at the back. This comes from the Indus Valley or a neighbouring area and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It has a rare design, but the seal has a little damage, and there is some hard incrustation on parts of the surface.' 90 grams total; 22-35mm (3/4-1 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; collection numbers 1720, 4003, R-848, T-556, T-899, V-655, V-585, W-42, W-245, W-834, academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Dr Bonewitz notes: 'Seals are made of limestone (7), serpentine (2) and jasper (1).' [10] Fine condition.
Bletchley Park rare cover 1997 Architects of the Air. First Day Cover featuring the De Havilland Mosquito designed By R. E. Bishop (1903 - 1989). Cancelled Bletchley Park, 10 June 1997 over a Royal Mail stamp 'Bishop - De Havilland Mosquito. Limited Edition No. 1 of 200. Unsigned. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99. Please Note Overseas Shipping Of Framed and mounted Items Are At Cost.
Nineteen large DM Medal Special Signed Covers. The unbelievably rare set of 19 special signed large RAF Museum Awards Series Covers, in nice RAF Large black album. The album alone has got to be worth £75. This series of eighteen flown covers illustrates the principal honours, decorations and campaign medals which have been awarded to members of the Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force and Royal Air Force Regiment, the Royal Naval Air Service and the Fleet Air Arm. Each cover which measures a large 32cm x 23cm carries the signatures of seven airmen, whose gallantry or leadership in the service of their country, has been recognised by the award shown. A further special cover has been added to the series to mark the relationship between the RAF and the Luftwaffe. The collection comes housed in a luxury album, and all the covers are laid out in protective sleeves with the inlay cards and signatories photographs shown opposite. This stunning collection bears some of the rarest World War Two autographs you could hope to own, including MRAF Sir Arthur Harris, Sqn Ldr Neville Duke, Leonard Trent VC, Bill Reid VC, Leonard Cheshire VC, Rod Learoyd VC, AVM Don Bennett, AVM Johnnie Johnson, Dambuster David Shannon, Group Captain John Cunningham, Eric Winkle Brown, Peter Twiss, ACM Sir Christopher Foxley-Norris, Dambuster Mickey Martin, Dambuster Bill Townsend, Group Captain Dennis David, Bob Stanford-Tuck, Group Captain James Tait, Hamish Mahaddie, Oliver Philpot, Don Kingaby, Denis Crowley-Milling, Dambuster Tony Burcher, Dambuster Len Sumpter, James Ginger Lacey, Bobby Oxspring, Laddie Lucas and so many more. Full list of covers and autographs. Award of the Air Force Cross signed by Sir Dermot Boyle, FH Bugge, AC Clouston printed, Grp Capt Emmerson, Sir Arthur Harris, and Bill Randle and ACM Keith Williamson. Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross signed by Sir Robin Hooper, Desmond Hughes, HC Rigby, Flt Lt Jimmy Edwards, Grp Capt. Ken Batchelor, Neville Duke and Ivor Broom. Award of the Victoria Cross signed by Leonard Cheshire, John Cruickshank, Norman Jackson, Rod Learoyd, Bill Reid, Leonard Trent and Freddie W Award of the Distinguished Service Order signed by Don Bennett, Harry Burton, John Cunningham, Denys Gillam, Johnnie Johnson, Dave Shannon and Hugh Verity. Award of the Distinguished Service Cross signed by Eric Brown, Fred Russell printed, Peter Twiss, David Morgan, Derry Kearns, Ian Robertson and Sir William Garthwaite. Award of the Military Medal signed by Edward Cerely, John McFarlane, Elspeth Green, William Magrath, Roy Marlow, Harry Simister and Wally Simpson. Award of the OBE signed by Sir Harry Broadhurst, Paul Holder, Earl of Selkirk, Colin Scragg, Denis Smallwood, Sir Geoffrey Tuttle and Sir John Whitley. Award of the Order of the Bath signed by Lord Cameron, William Dickson, Christopher Foxley-Norris, Lewis Hodges, Micky Martin, Denis Spotswood and Augustus Walker. Award of the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal signed by D Allen, Jack Bettany, George Dove, DT Jones, JW Norris, Bill Townsend and J G Wheeler. Award of the 1939-45 Star Battle of Britain signed by Ben Bennions, Dennis David, Bob Doe, H Hallowes, Pat Hancock, Bob Stanford-Tuck and George Unwin. Award of the Aircrew Europe Star signed by Michael Beetham, Harold Bird-Wilson, Wallace Kyle, John Lapsey, Hamish Mahaddie, Fred Rosier and James Tait. Award of the Military Cross to Airmen signed by Brian Coote, Peter Gosse, Arthur Hall, A E Milton, Norman Page, Oliver Philpot and Sir Robert Thompson. Award of the Air Efficiency Award signed by Denis Crowley-Milling, HG Davis, Frank Dodd, Sandy Johnstone, Don Kingaby, HM Stephen and Peter Vanneck. Award of the Distinguished Flying Medal signed by Tony Burcher, E Cummings, Bill Howarth, James Lacey, DA Macdonald, AG Mitchell and Len Sumpter. Award of the George Medal to Airmen signed by R Bullen, Sir Geoffrey Dhenin, John Gray, Michael Lakey, James McCarthy, D Oliver and J Reeson. Mentioned in Despatches signed. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99. Please Note Overseas Shipping Of Framed and mounted Items Are At Cost.
Millvina Dean survivor signed R. M. S. Titanic signed coin FDC PNC. 1 Republic of Liberia $5 coin inset. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99. Please Note Overseas Shipping Of Framed and mounted Items Are At Cost.
Military General Mark W Clark signed typed letter on The Citadel headed paper. Mark Wayne Clark (May 1, 1896 - April 17, 1984) was a United States Army officer who saw service during World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He was the youngest four-star general in the United States Army during World War II. During World War I, he was a company commander and served in France in 1918, as a 22-year old captain, where he was seriously wounded by shrapnel. After the war, the future U. S. Army Chief of Staff, General George Marshall, noticed Clark's abilities. During World War II, he commanded the United States Fifth Army, and later the 15th Army Group, in the Italian campaign. He is known for leading the Fifth Army in its capture of Rome in June 1944. Clark has been heavily criticized for ignoring the orders of his superior officer, British General Sir Harold R. L. G. Alexander, and allowing the German 10th Army to slip away, in his drive to take Rome, the capital of Italy, a strategically unimportant city. The German 10th Army then joined with the rest of the German army group at the Trasimene Line. In March 1945, Clark, at the age of 48, became the youngest American officer ever to be promoted to the rank of four star general. General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower, a close friend of Clark's, considered him a brilliant staff officer and trainer of men. Clark was awarded many medals, including the Distinguished Service Cross, the U. S. Army's second highest award. A legacy of the Clark task force that he led in 1953-1955, which reviewed and made recommendations on all federal intelligence activities, is the term Intelligence Community. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99. Please Note Overseas Shipping Of Framed and mounted Items Are At Cost. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.99. Please Note Overseas Shipping Of Framed and mounted Items Are At Cost.
RIVAROSSI; three H0 gauge US locomotives, R5461 'MC Cloudriver R.3' - two trucks Heisler, R5430 4-8-8-2 cab forward 'S.P.L. 4257' and R5441 Big Boy 'U.P. 4011', all boxed (3). CONDITION REPORT: Boxes variously worn or lightly worn, first and second with paperwork, first includes facsimile share certificate.
A superb quality scratch built 5" gauge live steam model LMR 57 Lion 0-4-2 locomotive and tender (with coal) built by John R Higham, length approx 90cm, presented in glazed display case with boiler examination certificate issued by Wirral Model Engineering Society 24/10/18 stating copper construction, 2 litre volume, 11.03 bar litres, Test Pressure of 120psi applied for Working Pressure of 80psi and Limit Pressure of 88psi (sold with this certificate and further dated 1993/94, see condition report for details); also included is a coloured print after J.W. Petrie depicting the Lion at Edge Hill Station circa 1840 (framed and glazed).John Higham served as a director at General Motors before leaving to become Production Manager at Meccano Ltd. in Liverpool. CONDITION REPORT: Full scans of certificates are available upon request, boiler manufacturer identified on 2018 certificate as Ciri Bushell and date of manufacture as 1993, serial/boiler (system) no. N49-80-69; photographs of the model in active use on a model railway are also available upon request. In excellent condition throughout.
NO RESERVE [Surtees (Robert Smith)] Handley Cross; or, Mr. Jorrocks's Hunt, plates, 17 hand-coloured, illustrations, lightly browned endpapers, bookplates, cracked hinges, original decorative cloth, a little rubbed, slight bumping to corners and extremities, [?1898] § Chalmers (Patrick R.) A Dozen Dogs or So, colour frontispiece and 12 plates by Cecil Aldin, illustrations, original cloth, lightly faded spine, 1930 § Edwards (Lionel) The Wiles of the Fox, frontispiece, 5 plates, 1 folding, illustrations, bookplate, original cloth, a little rubbed, 1932; and 12 others, similar, 8vo & 4to (15)
Africa.- Hall (R. N.) Great Zimbabwe: Mashonaland, Rhodesia, first edition, presentation copy signed and inscribed by author, frontispiece, plates, some folding, illustrations, related newspaper cuttings pasted inside upper cover, photograph of author pasted to verso frontispiece, related Christmas greeting pasted to half-title, envelope of fauna samples pasted inside lower cover, cracked hinges, occasional marginal notes, cracked hinges, occasional spotting, original decorative cloth, gilt, rubbed and worn, [Hosken p.91], 1905 § Wollaston (A. F. R.) From Ruwenzori to the Congo, first edition, frontispiece and plates, 2 maps, 1 folding, occasional faint spotting, bookplate, original cloth, 1908; and another, similar, 8vo (3)
Travers (H.) Miscellaneous Poems and Translations, occasional spotting, bookplates, contemporary calf, a little rubbed, York, C. Ward and R. Chandler, 1740 § Cotton (Charles) Poems on several Occasions, occasional spotting, ink signature to blank, bookplate, contemporary calf, rebacked with original spine laid down, small loss to spine foot, [Wing C6389], Tho. Basset; Will. Hensman and Tho. Fox, 1689; and 2 others, similar, 8vo (4)
Spence (Joseph) Polymetis: or, an Enquiry Concerning the Agreement Between the Works of the Roman Poets, second edition, engraved portrait frontispiece and 41 plates, illustrations, occasional faint off-setting, occasional faint spotting and marginal damp-staining, bookplate, contemporary decorative calf, rebacked with original spine laid down, folio, R. and J. Dodsley, 1755.
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV NIKOLAI: (1844-1908) Russian Composer, a member of The Five Group. An excellent A.L.S., `Nikolai R. Korsakov´, in Cyrillic, one page, 4to, St. Petersburg, 17th September 1903, to Vasily Ilyich, in Cyrillic. Rimsky-Korsakov states ´I did not have the time nor find the place to compose a new Romance..´ further saying `I returned to St. Petersburg and searched out the old romance. I am ready to send it to you, but I am waiting for your reply for the poem which you forgot to write for me.´ Rimsky-Korsakov further again concludes saying `Do I have the right after 2 years to give this romance for publication to whoever I want? I suppose that this will not bring any harm to the collection you publish, since in 2 years no one will buy it anymore…I´ll send you the romance upon receipt of your poem.´ With blank integral leaf. Accompanied by the original envelope, hand addressed by the composer and signed by him in the return address. VG £2500-3500 Vasily Ilyich Safonov (1852-1918) Russian Pianist, Conductor and Composer. Director of the Conservatory in Moscow in 1889 and of the National Conservatory of Music in New York. He conducted the premiere of Tchaikovsky´s Pathetique Symphony in Moscow.
ELIZABETH II : (1926- ) Queen of the united Kingdom 1952- & PRINCE PHILIP (1921- ) Duke of Edinburgh, consort of Queen Elizabeth II. D.S., Elizabeth R, as Queen, at the head, and Philip, as Grand Master, at the foot, one page, large folio, Court at Saint James´s, 15th June 1895. The printed document grants the dignity of an Ordinary Dame Commander of the Civil Division of the Order of the British Empire to Alison, Mrs Munro, CBE. With blind embossed seal. Some extremely light, very minor discoloration at the extreme edges, evidently caused by previous framing, otherwise EX £250-350 Dame Alison Munro (1914-2008) High Mistress of St. Paul´s Girls School 1964-74
GEORGE III: CONTINENTAL BLOCKADE. On 16th May 1806, England declared the blockade of all French coasts on the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea. In retaliation, Napoleon signed the Berlin decree, 21st November 1806, declaring the British islands under continental blockade. The English responded with the decree signed by King Georges III, referred to in the present letter, 11th November 1807, obliging any neutral vessel to pay rights to the British customs, and a month later Napoleon signed the Milan decree stating that any vessel paying such rights to the British would be considered an enemy and would be arrested. An excellent set of two documents related to the continental blockade, comprising GEORGE III (1738-1820) King of the United Kingdom 1760-1820. D.S., George R., at the heading, one page, large folio, St-James´s Court, 13th April 1808, to Lubbock & Co. The partially printed document, signed by George III as King, is a Royal patent permitting for six months that their vessels could move from Cadiz, Ayamonte and Sanlucar in Spain, to London´s port, with the wine and other cargoes authorized to be imported according to the 11th November 1807 decree, and won´t be affected by the blockade which only applies vessels with weapons and war material cargoes. Countersigned by Robert Jenkinson, 2nd Earl of Liverpool (1770-1828) British Prime Minister 1812-27, and Secretary of State for war 1809-12. The document bears to the front a paper seal affixed and a blind embossed seal. With blank integral leaf. Few small tears to the edges, not affecting text or signatures. Together with MORTIER EDOUARD (1768-1835) Marshal of France, Duc de Treviso. Prime Minister of France 1834-35. An excellent content L.S., `Ed. Mortier´, three pages, 4to, Anclam, 12th December 1806, to General Michaud in Hamburg, in French. Mortier insists on Napoleon´s orders and states `The Emperor orders repeat and insist on the strict execution of his decree related to the continental blockade … His Majesty´s wish is that no English cargo can go through Altona, nor Hamburg, nor any other location…No English good, nor colonial ones can go through, All letters to England, written by English, must be confiscated..´ VG,2 £600-900
TOLBERT JR. WILLIAM R.: (1913-1980) Liberian President 1971-80. Assassinated during a coup d'etat led by Samuel Doe. Signed 8 x 10 photograph of Tolbert Jr. standing in a full length pose and holding a ceremonial baton in one hand. Photograph by Vincent, official photographer of the Executive Mansion in Liberia, and bearing his credit stamp to the verso. Signed in bold black ink to a clear area of the image, with a very minor smudge to the initials. One minor paperclip indentation to the upper edge and some very light, extremely minor corner creasing, VG £80-100
GARROS ROLAND: (1888-1918) French Aviator and Fighter Pilot during WWI. First to cross the Mediterranean sea by air. Signed 4 x 2.5 card, `R,Garros´, in pencil, to the verso of a printed visiting card of Antony Mars. Matted in black beneath a 5.5 x 3.5 photograph of the French aviator, the image showing a very young Garros with one of his monoplanes, to an overall size of 7 x 8. Garros died at the very early age of 29 when he was shot down by a German fighter pilot only a month before the end of the war. VG £120-150
NIXON RICHARD: (1913-1994) American President 1969-74. T.L.S., R Nixon, one page, 4to, Washington, 2nd October 1957, to Mr. Carl Shipley, on printed stationery of the Vice President. Nixon thanks his correspondent, in full 'This is just a note to thank you for your thoughtfulness in taking the trouble in sending me the literature which Col. Robert E. Wood recently sent you. I have noted its contents with great interest.' With two files holes to the head, not affecting text or signature, otherwise VG £100-150 Robert Wood (1879-1969) American Military Officer and Business Executive. Noted as a conservative Republican.
WILHELM II: (1859-1941) German Emperor & King of Prussia 1888-1918. D.S., Wilhelm R[ex], two pages, folio, Berlin, 18th April 1903, in German. The attractive partially printed document, in German, is a patent given by Wilhelm II in his capacity as King of Prussia, to infantry officer Oberstabsazt Dr. Butterstack. Boldly signed in black ink at the foot by the Kaiser, a very large and good example signature. Also bearing alongside the Emperor´s signature a large and very attractive Hohenzollern coat of arms blind embossed seal. Also bearing a small Royal blind embossed seal to the upper left front. With blank integral leaf. Folded, otherwise EX £150-200
Early Victorian silver pair-cased pocket watch, Taylor & Sons Liverpool, No.5297, the cream Roman dial with subsidiary seconds at VI, the chain fusee movement with engraved balance cock, inscribed as above, beneath dust cover, the case hallmarked Birmingham 1849, sponsors mark of R&S, 4.3oz approx gross Condition: Dial appears discoloured and is a possible replacement, movement is beneath dust cover, chain fusee will wind but balance wheel not running freely although it does move (mechanism not fully tested or warranted), case appears sound - **General condition consistent with age
George Cruikshank (1792-1878) - Signed first proof engraving - The Worship Of Bacchus or The Drinking Customs Of Society, printed by R. Holdgate, published June 20th 1864 by William Tweedie, signed in pencil, dimensions of image 55.5cm x 98.5cm Condition: Fairly significant foxing mainly to the upper area of the image, this is plainly visible in our image - **General condition consistent with age
Three police medals - Metropolitan Police pair comprising: Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 and Coronation of King Edward VII 1902 awarded to C. Pawlie/Pawley, V Division/R Division, together with a Special Constabulary Faithful Service Medal awarded to George Pearce Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information
Royal Crown Derby Queen Elizabeth II 'Old Imari' pattern charger or shallow dish, of wavy edged form decorated in 1128 pattern with EII R crowned cypher to border, orange printed marks, 40.5cm diameter, in lined box of issue Condition: Vgc in original box of issue - **General condition consistent with age
WW1 Manchester Regiment Medal Pairconsisting silver War medal and Victory named to '202429 Pte J H Joy Manch R'. Together with an African WW2 service medal named to 'N14414 D Thipe' ... Small silver hallmarked cigarette case with engine engraved finish ... Silver and enamel Steward 1940 Worcestershire Royal Masonic Institution For Girls medal.
Selection of Wiltshire and R Berks Titlesincluding red embroidery on khaki 40th Wilts ... Brass T4 Wilts ... Brass T4 Royal Berks ... Brass I Y Berks ... Brass Berks ... 2 x embroidery slip on Wilts ... Embroidery slip on R Berks ... 3 x embroidery tropical slip on Wilts ... Embroidery tropical R Berks. 12 items.Illustrated
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