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Click here to subscribeA 14ct gold, aquamarine and diamond set pendant, the pear shape aquamarine with round cut diamonds to the apex, approx 15mm high, fitted with a yellow metal cable link chain, approx 6.2g, together with a 9ct gold and single pearl set ring, approx size M/N, approx 2.5g and a 14k gold onyx and diamond set cross-over ring, c.1970s, in an Art Deco style, approx size R/S, approx 4g. (3) CONDITION REPORT: All in good condition.
Northern European School, mid 19th century- Portrait of a gentleman, quarter length, seated; oil on glass, in a gilded frame with oval aperture, oval, 20.5x15.5cm: Northern European Provinicial School, mid-late 19th century- Portrait of a gentleman seated three quarter length, traditionally held to be Christopher Nickels; oil on albumen print laid down on card, in a gilded moulding frame, 17.8x15.2cm: After Thomas Gainsborough, British 1727-1788- Eliza Ann Linley; hand coloured reproduction print, oval, 34.3x28cm: After Francesco Bartolozzi RA, Italian 1727-1815- "Autumn", after R Westal; reproduction print in colours, 16x13cm, (4) CONDITION REPORT: lead - loss to paint in background, on left side of picture, approx 15mm diam some areas of craquelure, predominantly on his forehead marks and scratches otherwise general good condition in a gilt moulding frame reverse of frame is written 'EGBERT VAN HEEMSKIRK/DUTCH 17th C' minor losses areas of craquelure examined under uv lamp, evidence of some areas of overpainting in general good condition after gainsboough - in a glazed oval gilt frame, circa early 20th century may or may not be stuck down, unexamined out of frame autumn- in a glazed gilt frame, circa early 20th century may or may not be stuck down as unexamined out of frame sheet is yellowed time faded
5 assorted Formula 1 1/18th scale diecast and plastic racing cars, by Minichamps, Carousel 1 and others, all are loose examples to include Minchamps B A R Honda 006 2004, Minichamps Mclaren Mercedes MP4-22, Carousel 1 Lotus 49 and 2 others (All G) Condition Report / Extra Information 82 Lotus by Carousel. Black Lotus Ford by Minichamps. 6 Lotus 49B Graham Hill unmarked. Bar Honda by Minichamps. McLaren Mercedes by Minichamps.
The Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien (signed by the author). This is 1969 deluxe India Paper edition, from George Allen & Unwin. The book is in fine condition with the original slip case with has some wear. The owner worked at the publishers and when Tolkien visited their office, he signed the book for her on the free endpaper. This edition is desirable in its own right but Tolkien's signature makes it a rare collectable item. Condition Report: NB. Slip case is badly scuffed but the book itself is very good.
ROBERT F. ELWELL [1874-1962], OIL ON CANVAS, C. 1927, 40" X 30", WAPITI RANGE, WYOMING, & R. C. VOSE FRAME: Entitled on the stretcher "The Dying Day", depicting a packhorse on the Wapiti Range, North Fork of the Shoshone River Mountain Range, signed lower left and again on the stretcher, also signed by the frame carver, Carrig-Rohane Shop, R. C. Vose, Boston, and dated 1927 [see the additional photos]. Framed size 49" x 38 1/2". Robert Farrington Elwell, American, 1874-1962.
WWII MEDALS IN POSTAL BOX, to include 39-45 star, Africa star, defence medal and war medal, unnamed as issued, posted to 'S. Pursall, Ward End', and a George VI territorial efficiency medal, named '2072575 Spr C. Perkins R. E.' Buyers - for shipping pricing on this lot, visit www.cuttlestones.co.uk/shipping
J. H. DELL - 'NATURE PICTURES. A Series of Thirty Original Illustrations drawn on wood by J. H. Dell and engraved by R. Paterson. 1871, A/F, together with Joseph Nash - 'The Mansions of England In The Olden Time' 1870, four volumes (5) Buyers - for shipping pricing on this lot, visit www.cuttlestones.co.uk/shipping
'A SERIES OF SEVENTY ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATIONS TO CAPTAIN SIR R. F. BURTON'S "ARABIAN NIGHTS" and a portrait of Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton reproduced from the original pictures in oils specially painted by Albert Letchford', Choice Edition de Luxe, 1897 Buyers - for shipping pricing on this lot, visit www.cuttlestones.co.uk/shipping
A VINTAGE SCRAPBOOK, of newspaper etc. clippings, dated to 1932, relating to 'Shorts R.6/28 Flying Boat', to include pictures and short articles about the plane NOTE: The R.6/28 was built as a long range bomber for the RAF and was the biggest flying boat of its time Buyers - for shipping pricing on this lot, visit www.cuttlestones.co.uk/shipping
6th century AD. A small bronze bow brooch with D-shaped head and five radiating knops, shallow bow, lozengiform footplate with lateral knops and animal-head finial; pin-lugs, pin and catchplate to the reverse. 8.05 grams, 46mm (1 3/4"). UK art market, acquired prior to 1980. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, item 1319. Fine condition.
Bronze Age, 2000-900 BC. A group of three items comprising: one half of a circular Bronze Age stone metal casting mould for a circular mount or object, with casting channel in a coarse stone (with inked reference 'OXON'), dating to circa 1200 BC; a ground stone Bronze Age archer's wrist guard in a grey shale with two full and one partial perforations for tying thongs, chipped at two corners (with inked reference 'Feltwell'), dating to circa 600 BC; and a shard of Bronze Age ceramic Beaker vessel showing 'fingernail' impressed ornament (with inked reference 'Icklingham, Suffolk'), dating to circa 900 BC. 270 grams total, 50-70 mm (2-3"). Ex Michael Nellist collection; acquired from Keith Lloyd (with list extract), one from Bonhams 13/04/2011, lot 224 (ex Ancient Relics with certificate, ex R. S. Murray collection) and one Keith Lloyd; findspots as stated. The Mike Nellist Collection. His interest in antiquity was piqued when, during the 1970s, he spent some time working in Israel and had the opportunity to visit Roman-period locations including Lake Galilee and Masada, the site of the famous Judaean revolt and subsequent massacre. He made his first purchases at that time and was soon building an enviable collection of artefacts. While studying at university, he was able to study human remains at first hand in conjunction with archaeological research and from there his passion for the human aspects of historical research was kindled. Now retired, Mike indulges one of his other passions – wildlife and nature photography [3, No Reserve] Fine condition, the guard chipped at two corners.
1842-1844 AD. A broad white-glazed plate with branch and blossom detail in blue to the border, central scene of a villa, wall and vegetation, probably NIce, France; to the reverse, pictorial maker's mark of a tree and wall with 'NICE' legend, 'R.& M.' below. 734 grams, 26.5cm (10 1/2"). Acquired London art market, 1960s-1970s. The 'R.& M.' abbreviation was only used between 1842 and 1844, and the name of the design ('Nice') was often included in the mark. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
200-1 BC. Obv: SELEYKOY legend with laureate head of Asklepios right. Rev: P-E-R-G-AMHNWN in fields and below with eagle standing left on thunderbolt, wings spread, head right. 7.83 grams. Ex Walter Steinberg collection; with envelope. SNG Cop 378; Lewis 850; Weber 5186; SNG von Aulock 1381-1382; Lindgren I 295; Sear 3976. Walter Steinberg has been a well-known figure at fairs, sales and events for many years. Born in 1922 in Philadelphia, Walter has had a life-long passion for collecting. A long-time resident in London, he has now retired to New York and decided that the time has come to pass on the antiquities and coins he has collected over his lifetime. Walter acquired coins and artefacts that interested him, so his collection, although containing many lovely examples, also contains many affordable specimens. Much of the material has been unavailable to the market for 30 to 50 years. Walter hopes that the items he collected will now find new homes with the next generation of collectors. [No Reserve] Near very fine.
Dated '1797', issued 2000, by Donald R. Golder, struck in copper, silvered-copper and yellow metal. Obvs: profile bust with incuse GEORGIUS III D G REX legend. Revs: seated Britannia with incuse BRITANNIA legend and date and with added FLORENT CONCORDIA REGNA inscription; in case of issue, with certificate numbered 47 of 500 issued. 250 grams total, case 16 x 8cm. [3] Proof FDC, some light toning. Scarce commemorative set.
1356-1357 AD. Pre Treaty series Ga. Obv: facing bust within tressure with annulet below bust and +EDWARDVSoREXoANGLoZoFRANEo legend with E for C in FRANC and annulet stops. Rev: long cross and pellets with annulet to first quarter dividing +POSVI DEV ADIVTOREM and CIVITAS LONDON legends for London mint. 2.05 grams. S. 1579; N. 1201; Greenhalgh dies O.6/R.6. [No Reserve] Good fine. Scarce; the only dies recorded in series G reading FRANE for FRANC.
32-31 BC.. Military mint travelling with Marc Antony. Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C legend with Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow. Rev: LEG VIIII legend with legionary eagle between two standards. 3.50 grams. Crawford 544; Sydenham 1225; RSC 35; Sear 1479 variant (legionary number"). [No Reserve] Good fine; flat struck to edge.
32-31 BC.. Military mint travelling with Marc Antony. Obv: ANT AVG III VIR R P C legend with Praetorian galley, thyrsos behind prow. Rev: LEG XI legend with legionary eagle between two standards. 3.29 grams. Crawford 544; Sydenham 1225; RSC 35; Sear 1479 variant (legionary number"). [No Reserve] Good fine.
20th century AD. Group comprising: World War II Defence medal (in original card box addressed to Mr C. Macdonald of Bootle, Liverpool, with Home Secretary award note) and 1939-1945 Star, Defence medal and War medal group (in original card box addressed to Mr W. R. Ames of Manchester, with Secretary of the Admiralty award note); all with ribbons. 160 grams total. MYB 185/MYB 177/MYB 185/MYB 186. [4, No Reserve] Extremely fine.
19th-20th century AD. A flat-section hoop and expanding shoulders, each with a floral plaque; bezel with incised 'magic square' of order 5 with numerical notation above and below. 6.61 grams, 21mm overall, 18.70mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (3/4"). Ex Swiss collection; acquired 1980s. Known as Buduh these magic squares predate Islam and have been found in a number of ancient cultures; the earliest example comes from China and dates to the sixth century BC. It is possible that the idea of magic squares entered into Islamic culture when the Arabs first went to India on trading expeditions. They are used for a number of purposes such as helping find love; curing headaches, stomach ailments, fevers, and epilepsy; preventing theft, attacks by bandits, and poisonings; and helping to find lost objects. [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
2nd century AD. A mixed group of plate brooches comprising: one fish-shaped with enamelled scale detailing, hinged pin and catchplate to the reverse; a horseman with inset cells to the horse's chest and flanks, rider's body to accept red enamel fill, sprung pin and catchplate to the reverse; one similar without enamel or pin; a gilt-bronze tutulus disc brooch with pellets to the border, central boss surrounded by five smaller bosses and surmounted by a clubbed knop. 21 grams total, 23 - 45mm (1 - 1 3/4"). Property of a Suffolk lady. Cf. Hattatt, R. Brooches of Antiquity, Oxford, 1987, items 1070, 1177, 1198. [4] Fine condition.
WWI family group comprising George V Coronation 1911 (St Andrews Ambulance Corps) Medal (310 issued) to R.K. Ireland, WWI trio to 28048 Pte. R.K. Ireland RAMC, Edward VII Scottish Police visit to Scotland medal 1903, St Andrews Association medal of 1907 to R. Ireland, WWI pair to 350369 Pte. A.P. Ireland Royal Scots, dog tags to both various cloth and metal badges including Boys Brigade, RAMC, etc.
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