BANKSY (B. 1975)Girl With Ice Cream on Palette 2004 tagged; signed and dedicated on the reversespray paint and emulsion on wood59.7 by 50 cm.23 1/2 by 19 11/16 in.This work was executed in 2004.Footnotes:This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity issued by Pest Control Office.ProvenancePrivate Collection, UK (acquired directly from the artist)Gift from the above to the present ownerAs one of the most acclaimed and sensationalist contemporary artists in the world, Banksy's career has garnered a following unlike any other. His political statements and subversive mise-en-scène have adorned cities across the globe at vital junctures in recent history, provoking alternative perspectives and fomenting spectacle and theatre in the art world. Banksy has gained unparalleled acclaim for his iconic and anti-establishment street art that is universally recognisable, and his most definitive and enduring works are fiercely sought after by collectors globally.From his emergent years, Banksy associated with the graffiti subcultures that were abundant across European towns and cities in the 1990s, turning to freehand graffiti as a teenager having been inspired by local artists and the French graffiti artist Blek le Rat. He was a renegade and nomadic phantom, spray-painting and tagging trains and walls before turning his hand to stencilling following a close encounter with the police; enabling him to work quickly and avoid apprehension by the authorities. Unlike many of his graffiti counterparts, whose exaggerated script and cartoon characters had become practically conventional in the modern city, Banksy's bold and iconic stencils combined an astute sense of current affairs, transcendent ideas and a stylised technique that has captured audiences and launched him from outsider street artist to one of the most important political and cultural voices of the twenty-first century. Girl with Ice Cream on Palette from 2004 is a rare example of Banksy's stencilling style on found material which is not only entirely fresh to the market but also depicts one of the most playful and memorable images from his oeuvre, which first appeared at his major breakthrough exhibition Turf War in 2003. Not one to shy away from dark humour and pointed irony, Banksy takes a subject that evokes the fragility and innocence of childhood: a young girl resplendent in her polka-dot dress, her hair tied in plaits with a bow, gleefully holding an ice cream cone. That the cone contains a fizzing stick of dynamite, however, is Banksy's dramatic punchline and typifies the flavour of his humour; a poignant reflection by the artist on the inevitable disillusionment that accompanies ageing and possible hopes for the future. In common with many of Banksy's most successful works, Girl with Ice Cream on Palette intends to shock, yet it also aims to engender thought provoking discourse within a broader socio-political context. Banksy has repeatedly returned to the motif of childhood in his work, most notably in his Girl with Balloon, that appeared on walls in London for the first time in 2002 and was later used in support of social media campaigns such as 'Stand with Syria' in 2014. These images represent a powerful symbol of lost innocence, Banksy reportedly having remarked that parents would do anything for children these days except from letting them be themselves. His deployment of satire as a tool for social commentary is always as funny as it is affecting, and his works bring into question the principles of a culture whose power structures will leave much in the way of financial, environmental, and social reparations to a younger generation. He explores this notion further in his Jack and Jill edition print of 2005. The carefree smiles of the children and their easily distinguishable childhood attire are juxtaposed with the bulletproof police vests that encase their slight frames; a sardonic meditation by Banksy on the internalisation of discipline and the stolen innocence of youth, perhaps evocative of Foucault's theory of the internalisation of discipline. Banksy has solidified his position as one of the most well recognised and sought after street artists of the century having completely transformed graffiti culture. His identity, even after more than twenty years, still remains delightedly anonymous.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Anonymer böhmischer Buchmaler.Blatt aus einem Antiphonar mit der Bildinitiale H mit Darstellung der Geburt Christi und 4 kleinen Initialen. Aquarell, Gouache, Feder und Goldhöhung mit lateinischer Handschrift auf Pergament, doppelseitig beschrieben.Böhmen, ca. 1370-80. Initiale 10 x 7 cm; Schriftspiegel 35 x 20 cm; Blattgrösse 47,5 x 32 cm. 18 Zeilen und Noten. Textura in schwarzbrauner Tinte, Quadratnoten jeweils auf 4 roten Linien. Unter Passepartout, gerahmt (Rahmen 62 x 46 cm).Text: "Hodie nobis caelorum rex de Virgine nascere..." (Responsorium, 1. Noct, zum Weihnachtsfest).Vorliegendes Blatt aus einem aufgebrochenen Antiphonar, verbildlicht in einer Initiale H die Geburt Christi und, ausserhalb der Initiale am linken Bildrand, die köstlich aquarellierte Verkündigung an die Hirten. Aus der Bordeaux farbenen Initiale wachsen breite, Akanthus Rankenausläufer in Grün, die sich windend in die untere Bordüre entwickeln und so den bas de page Schmuck bilden. Das schlichte Kolorit der reizenden Darstellung beschränkt sich auf Grün- und Bordeaux-Töne, während der Initialgrund Blau gehalten ist und von Rankenwerk verziert wird. Die lebhaft erzählerische Ader des Illustrators reicht, wir haben es erwähnt, auch in den Bereich ausserhalb der Initiale, wo am linken Buchstabenstamm sich in steiler Vertikalität eine Baum bestückte Felslandschaft entwickelt auf deren Kuppe eine Stadtansicht zu erkennen ist. Am Fusse dieses Felshügels steht inmitten seiner Schafe und des bellenden Hundes ein Hirte, der in Rückenansicht zum Engel emporblickt und dessen frohen Botschaften der Erlösergeburt lauscht.Die böhmische Autorschaft dieses hübschen Blattes ergibt sich einerseits aus ikonographischen Aspekten der Bilderfindung, und andererseits aus der Figurentypik, die sich unverkennbar an jene der böhmische Malerei um 1360-80 anschliesst. Die auf einer Decke liegende Mutter mit ihrem eng angeschmiegten Kind, das sie küsst, ist - freilich in vereinfachter Form - ein Zitat aus der Geburt Christi des Meisters von Hohenfurt (ca. 1350, Prag National Galerie), der dafür seinerseits italienische Bildfindungen aufgegriffen haben mag. Das Mariengesicht selbst fusst auf dem böhmischen Typenrepertoire, wie es die anonymen böhmischen Maler des Madonnenbildes in Museum of Fine Arts in Boston und der Anbetung der Könige in der Sammlung Pierpont Morgan in New York ca. 1360-70 vorgebildet hatten. Gewisse Härten in der Zeichnung unseres Josephs lassen weiter an Figuren des Meisters von Wittingau erinnern, wie etwa an den Kopf des Nikodemus in der ca. 1380 entstandenen Grablegung Christi in der National Galerie in Prag. Die hier festgestellten künstlerischen Verbindungen zur böhmischen Kunst um 1360-1380, insbesondere der nicht gänzlich geglückte Versuch unseres Buchmalers, die sanfte Lichtmalerei in der böhmischen Malerei dieser Zeit ins Medium der Buchmalerei zu transponieren, was sich im blassen Kolorit der Inkarnatsfarben verdeutlicht, deutet darauf hin, dass die Entstehung des vorliegenden Blattes vermutlich in die Zeit um 1370-80 fällt. Vorliegendes Blatt ist ein seltenes Zeugnis, der böhmischen Buchkunst des späteren 14. Jahrhunderts, abseits des kaiserlichen Hofs.(Prof. emer. Dr. Gaudenz Freuler, Universität Zürich)Auf Trägerkarton montiert. Gewellt, in den Rändern etwas gebräunt, leicht angestaubt, mittig mit gelöschter Note. Provenienz: Günther Rare Books, Hamburg - Schweizer Privatbesitz.
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Aubigné, Agrippa d'.Histoire Universelle. 3 Teile in 1 Band.Maillé, Jean Mossat, 1616-1620. Folio. 365 S., [15] Bll. (d.l.w.), 489 S., [7] Bll., 549 S., [7] Bll. Lederband d. Z. mit Rückentitel, Deckelfileten und golgepr. floralen Mittelstücken (Rücken berieben und beschabt, Ecken bestossen).Tchemerzine I, p. 164: "Extrêmement rare." - Erste Ausgabe. - Seltene Chronik aus der Feder des protestantischen Militärs und Dichters Théodore Agrippa, chevalier d’Aubigné (1552-1630). 1620 wurde das Werk im Pariser Parlement verurteilt und durch den Henker verbrannt, da sich d’Aubigné an einer Verschwörung gegen Charles d’Albert, duc de Luynes, einen Günstling Ludwigs XIII. beteiligt hatte. Er selbst wurde aus Frankreich verbannt und fand in Genf Zuflucht. - Flieg. Vorsatz fehlt vorne, etwas gebräunt, erstes Titelblatt aufgezogen. - Exlibris Roger Budin, Geneve.
Rare commemorative jug; Encircling scene with portrait of George in relief. Brown colored glazed ground with green handle and border. Doulton backstamp. Light crazing. Artist: Charles NokeIssued: c. 1932Dimensions: 9"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
The cup illustrates one of the best known poets William Wordsworth, in this rare presentation cup. The designer was C. J. Noke.Noke shared Sir Henry Doulton's regard for Wordsworth and produced this loving-cup to commemorate his being made Poet Laureate in 1843. One one side is a portrait of Wordsworth below Grasmere Church where he lies buried, on the other side is his sister Dorothy among a mass of daffodils below Dove Cottage. Issued: 1933Dimensions: 6.5" HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
Glossy porcelain jug; With silver undershirt, badge and accents. Rare Royal Doulton Character Jug, Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson D6932 (black, gold and cream). Series: Character Jug of the Year This was the Character Jug of the Year of 1993. It was issued to commemorate the Battle of Trafalgar, on October 21, 1805. No backstamp. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1993Dimensions: 8"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
Exceptional rare flask with detailed raised portrait of Mr. Micawber on the front. Bottom front reads 'Micawber The ever-expectant'. On the back, a bottle label of Hudson's Bay Scotch Whisky is attached. Wilkins Micawber is a clerk in Charles Dickens's 1850 novel David Copperfield. He is traditionally identified with the optimistic belief that "something will turn up." Issued: c.1920sDimensions: 7"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
Rare color variation of Night Watchman painted on a light green body - Kingsware glaze on stoneware body. All light greens, black and browns. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Charles NokeDimensions: 10"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
Rare Isaac Walton Ware tobacco jar with twist-lock lid in the Fishing pattern. Quote reads "Friend, who is more welcome to my dish than to my angle was my fish". The Isaac Walton Ware line was introduced in 1905 with designs by Charles Noke based on Isaac Walton's 'The Compleat Angler' first published in 1653. The series depicts combinations of fishermen in 17th century dress with various quotations and willow tree borders. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 4"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
A large vintage advertising painted tin. A very rare and large antique adverting painted tin for Cincinnati Peanut Co.. Marked with paint on the bottom. Some minor denting and paint loss but all in all very good for an antique advertising tin such as this. Issued: 20thDimensions: 2 FEET TALL X 16" DEEPCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Antique or Vintage condition as is. No notable issues but normal age related wear
Antique double sided porcelain advertising sign. Rare antique DOUBLE SIDED porcelain advertising sign for McCall patterns. This authentic sign is attached to a wood holder ready to hang on your wall. Some condition issues but typical to these porcelain enamel signs. Issued: 20thDimensions: 20"L x 9.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Antique or Vintage condition as is. No notable issues but normal age related wear
Rare figure of a World War I soldier in military garb. Blighty is a British slang term for Great Britain. It was also used throughout the 1800s in India to mean an English or British visitor. The unique Titanian glaze uses a titanium oxide which results in a blueish or greenish colour. Issued: 1918Dimensions: 12"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
Depiction of Admiral Jellicoe,a Royal Navy officer, who served in the First World War. Rare blue and white color variation with yellow handle. Designed by Sir Francis Carruthers Gould (1844-1925). Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 10.5"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandProvenance: David Bearman Collection
Rare variation of the mini character jug made without handle as a toothpick holder. Royal Doulton Toothpick Holder, Sairey Gamp Toothpick Holder D6150 black hair; light green band; dark green coat; yellow and burgundy bow; green umbrella with brown handle. In Charles Dickens’ 1843 novel “Martin Chuzzlewit†Sairey Gamp is a gossiping, gin-drinking midwife and nurse. #CharlesDickens #RareVariation Artist: Harry Fenton and Leslie HarradineIssued: 1940-1942Dimensions: 2.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good
Sunset Orange Sapphire Floral Stud Earrings, each earring comprising five pear cut, warm sunset orange sapphires, known as one of the rare 'fancy sapphires', totalling just under 3cts overall, with a round cut natural white zircon to the centre; the whole set in gold vermeil and silver post and push back fittings
A rare stainless steel Rolex Oyster-Perpetual GMT Master ‘Pepsi’ Ref: 1675, date 1960, serial: 622753, Cal: 1560, magnified date aperture at 3, Mercedes hands with luminous inserts, arrow timezone, screw down back, blue and red ‘Pepsi’ bezel, the screw back engraved Montres Rolex SA 1675 IV60, the movement with 25 Jewels, adjusted 5 Positions, bracelet stamped 78360 and clasp 501B, movement working at time of cataloguing Provenance: Purchased by the vendors Grandfather in the 1960's
A rare Derby coffee cup, teacup and saucer, in Sevres style, painted in the manner of William Billingsley, with five festoons of blue roses on a white ground gilt with florets, the inner rim gilt with leaves, crown, crossed batons, and D in puce, pattern 100, long tail 7, 1790Provenance: G Cope Collection label
A rare pair of Derby Patch Mark Salutation figures, she stands with a fan, he taking a bow, both in colours, shaped bases applied with flowers and foliage, 12cm high, incised 87, 1775See Bradshaw, Peter, Derby Porcelain Figures; Royal Crown Derby Museum has an example of the male and suggests modelled by Nicholas Francois Gauron
Cartography - Collins (Captain Greenville, Hydrographer in Ordinary to the King's most excellent Majesty), Great-Britain's Coasting Pilot: Being a New and Exact Survey of the Sea-Coast of England and Scotland From the River of Thames to the Westward and Northward; with the Island of Scilly, And from thence to Carlisle; Likewise the Islands of Orkney and Shetland [...], with Directions for coming into the Channel between England and France, London: Printed for J. Mount, T. Page, and W. Mount, on Tower-Hill, 1779, allegorical frontispiece engraving, red and black printed title within a double black-ruled border, pp: [iv], 30, 48 engraved nautical charts and maps (various sizes, mostly two-page), the majority of with dedicatee's arms, contemporary calf boards only (rubbed, loose, lacking spine), 19th century ink MS inscription to title, royal folio (52.5cm x 33.5cm], [1] A rare late edition of Great-Britain's Coasting Pilot; OCLC lists only two copies of this 1779 edition, at the National Maritime Museum, and the National Library of Sweden.
A rare Chelsea bonbonniere figural cover, modelled as Europa and Zeus masquerading as a bull, the interior painted with Deutsche blumen, 6cm wide, Red Anchor period, c. 1756; a Chelsea tapering etui sleeve, painted with ho-ho birds, flow blue ground, 7cm long, c. 1756; a Chelsea urn-shaped scent bottle, painted with Italianate landscapes, 7cm long, c. 1760, [3]
A rare pair of Japanese Arita models, of shishi, each modelled landing, or just landed, on earth from heaven, with ferocious expressions, a bell around each neck, their bodies decorated in typical tones of iron red, brown, black, green and gold, 30.2cm and 22.5cm high, Edo period, c. 1700For similar examples, see: C Jörg, Fine & Curious, Japanese Export Porcelain in Dutch Collections, p.282 no.356, for another figure of a shishi possibly from the same mould from the J M van Diepen Foundation, Fraeylemaborg, Slochteren. This piece is raised on a rock-shaped base applied with peonies; Also, Christie's London, Courtly Display: the Somlyo Collection of Japanese ceramics, London exhibition 12th-19th December 2015, no.23 for a pair of lion dogs modelled seated on their haunches.
Agra Rifle Volunteers Officer's Pouch Belt Plate post 1902,A very rare fine quality two part example in silver plate featuring the Taj Mahal, laurels, unit title and strung bugle horn; shaped backing plate and three screw post fasteners. Very good condition. (1)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
The Sind Rifle Corps,An officer's most rare die-stamped silver plated helmet plate featuring the first pattern Imperial crown a decorated eight-pointed star, unit title strap enclosing a camel and palm trees, at the bottom 'In Defence', a similar quality distinctive pattern shoulder title, 'RV/SIND' and a later pattern small white metal button, 'Sind Volunteer Rifle Corps', all fasteners present. Very good condition. (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Bombay Volunteer Rifles, The Scots Company, Officer's HM Silver Glengarry Badge,A rare and very fine example, large size (5.3 x 5.5cm), heavy gauge, die stamped, the obverse with full unit details, thistle sprays rampant lion etc., the reverse marked for Birmingham 1916 by 'JR G & S' and 'JR Gaunt London', two loop fasteners. Extremely fine. (1)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
6th Madras Infantry Officer's Headdress Badge c1861-1901,A fine and rare example in die-stamped unmarked silver coloured metal, St. Edward's crown over an ovoid title strap, in the fretted centre, '6' over a crowned Chinese Dragon, the pin back has replaced earlier fasteners. Very good condition. (1)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
2nd Madras Infantry Headdress Badges, 1901-1903,A very fine and rare trio, comprising two officer's cap badges of identical design, the first in unmarked silver coloured metal, the other in gilt metal and two enamels, both with original pin backs (4.3 x 3.2cm); the third of other ranks quality, in die-cast white metal with the same detail but larger (7.00 x 4.5cm), two lug fasteners. All feature the first pattern Imperial crown, five battle honours, the Elephant & Dragon with '2MI' below the Elephant. Very good condition. (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
53rd Sikhs (Frontier Force) Officer's Pouch Belt Plate or Pouch Badge,A rare example in heavy gauge die-cast blackened silver plate (6 x 6.4cm), features St. Edward's crown laurels four battle honours, a scroll, 'Punjab Frontier' and a larger scroll, 'Frontier Force', the domed centre mounted with a rampant lion and within a circle, '53 Sikhs', three screw post fasteners. The blackened finish part worn away otherwise good condition. (1)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Indian Army Auxiliary Forces,Oudh & Cawnpore Horse an officer's very rare cast silver plated and gilt metal pagri badge, QVC over a coiled bugle horn with 'C&O H' monogram in the centre (pin back). Allahabad Auxiliary Force, a pair of KC period unmarked silver coloured metal collar badges and a brass shoulder title, 'Allahabad', Bihar Light Horse, a die-cast white metal hat badge and a white metal shoulder title 'B.L.H', Punjab Light Horse, a KC bi-metal cap badge and a white metal shoulder title 'P.L.H', Southern Provinces Mounted Rifles 1.5 pairs of white metal collar badges, Simla Volunteer Rifles a pair of KC period white metal collar badges and a blackened brass shoulder title, 'Simla', United Provinces Horse, a white metal cap badge and a similar shoulder title, 'U.P.H.', Surma Valley Light Horse, a large cast white metal pouch badge being the first pattern Imperial crown over script 'SVLH' and scroll below, 'Non Sibi Sed Patria' (screw post fasteners), a KC period white metal collar badge and a similar shoulder title, 'S.V.L.H', Northern Bengal Mounted Rifles, a rare trio of white metal items being the cap badge and a facing pair of collar badges, all feature a tiger's head on a torse and the motto, 'Fideliter', all with 'JR Gaunt London' tablets, Bengal & North Western Railway Volunteer Rifles, a blackened brass shoulder title, 'B.N.W.R.V.R', Bengal & North Western Railway Battalion, a cast silver plated cap badge, a cross saltire, thistle sprays and initials (by Phillips Aldershot), all fasteners present. Very good condition. (24)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Indian Army Auxiliary Forces,Bombay Volunteer Artillery, a die-stamped silver plated shako badge, Guelphic crown, star plate, unit title and central cannon. An officer's very rare die-stamped silver plated 1878 pattern helmet plate, Royal Arms with top scroll, 'Bombay' and 'Volunteer Artillery' lower scroll, all fasteners present. Very good condition. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Indian Army Auxiliary Forces,Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, die-cast silver plated pouch badge, ornate strung bugle horn with 'CVR' in the centre (screw post fasteners), Presidency Volunteer Rifle Battalion, an other ranks die-stamped white metal helmet plate, Guelphic crown, 'Bath' style cross, laurels, 'PVRB' script capitals centre, a white metal shoulder title 'PVRB'. The Calcutta & Presidency Battalion an other ranks KC period bronzed cap badge, 1st Battalion Calcutta Volunteer Rifles, an officer's die-cast silver plated KC period cap badge, crown, monogram and bugle horn. The Calcutta & Presidency Battalion Motorised Company, an officer's extremely rare die-stamped silver plated headdress badge, KC, Union wreaths, an armoured car and motto, 'Per Auduis Stabilis Est', all fasteners present. Very good condition. (6)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Indian Army Auxiliary Forces,Bangalore Railway Volunteers Insignia all in die-stamped white metal, headdress badge being a large coiled bugle horn with 'BRV' monogram, a single collar of same format but with a Guelphic crown and a later one with an Imperial crown, a 'BRV' monogram collar or side-hat badge. Eastern Bengal Volunteer Rifles (1900-17) a die-stamped blackened brass hat or collar badge, laurels, crossed rifles, full unit title and central monogram, 'EBVR'. Eastern Bengal Volunteer Rifles (1873-1879), an officer's very rare die-stamped silver plated helmet plate, QVC, laurels, a strap, 'E.B. Volunteer Rifles' and central steam railway engine (lugs). Eastern Bengal Railway Battalion, KC period officers' cap badges, one in die-cast unmarked silver coloured metal, (lugs), the other in die-cast gilding metal (blades), crown, tiger's head laurels, motto and unit title, all fasteners present. Good overall condition. (8)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Indian Army Auxiliary Forces,Coorg & Mysore Rifles (c.1884-1917), an officer's fine and rare very large headdress badge in die-stamped unmarked silver coloured metal, a nilgai's head cabossed with unit scroll below, three lug fasteners. Dehra Dun Contingent (1925-47), a die-cast bronzed cap badge. East Coast Rifle Volunteers (1890), a die-stamped white metal hat badge, first pattern Imperial crown atop a coiled bugle horn, script 'ECRV' in the coil. East Coast Volunteer Rifles (1903), a die-cast plated shoulder title, 'bugle horn/ECVR'. East Coast Battalion A.F, an officer's die-cast plated cap or collar badge, Imperial crown, fish, unit title and motto, 'Manu Forti'. (lugs). Great India Peninsula Railway Volunteers, a die-stamped white metal headdress badge, eight-pointed star with strap, 'G.I.P.R. Volunteers', central cross of St. George, a blackend brass shoulder title, 'GIPRV', all fasteners present. Good condition. (7)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Indian Army Volunteer Buttons Victorian Period,A carded display of nineteen scarce examples, crown/VR within unit title types, all large size, Calcutta Volunteer Rifles (2) officer's, Chittagong VR, other ranks, Serajgunge VR other ranks (exceptionally rare), Cachar VR, Northern Bengal VR, both other ranks (very rare). Agra Volunteer Rifles (monogram within unit title, other ranks small), Bombay Volunteer Artillery (QVC cannon full unit title, other ranks, large), Bombay VR (first pattern Imperial crown bugle horn full unit title, two other ranks large and medium sizes), Bombay, Baroda & Central India Railway Volunteers (crowned bugle horn, within circle, 'B.B & C.I.R. Volunteers', two other ranks large and small), Bangalore Rifle Volunteers, other ranks small, bugle horn within unit title. Central India Volunteer Rifles, group of six, one large, four medium one cap, all with QVC central shield of Arms and unit title, one officer's. Good condition. (19)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
British Military Insignia,A good quality selection comprising a rare cloth pagri badge for the 1st/4th Wiltshire Regiment c1915-1917 then used on the reverse of the khaki tunic in France, being a red wool cloth cross pattee on a light-weight beige linen rectangle (5 x 5.5cm), 1st V Bn Worcestershire Regiment o/r cap badge 1905-08 (crude repairs to the fasteners); brass s/titles, 10/C/KSLI, (10th Company 1st Cadet Battalion), Royal Grammar School Worcester OTC, T/13/County of London (pair), T/16/London, MGC, 34/VAD/Worcester (original pin back), a 'N.A.C.B' die-stamped brass cap badge, 'Birmingham Battalion 1914' enamelled brass lapel badge, a very rare die-stamped bronze cap badge to the 'Women's Volunteer Reserve' (1914-16), a rare die-cast bronze pin back oval badge 'B/1915' within the title 'Women's Volunteer Reserve', made by J A Restall Birmingham (pin missing), a 'Sterling' silver sweetheart's pin back brooch to the 80th CEF Battalion, a rare die-stamped bronzed Royal Engineer's EVIIIR cap badge, fully fretted, slider fastener (Senior NCO's?). Good overall condition except where stated. (15)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Emin Relief Star,silver medal, hallmarked Birmingham 1889. Extremely fine. (1)Footnotes:Ex: Sir William Mackinnon of Balnakiel, Argyle. Founder of the British India Steam Navigation Company.A rare award by the Royal Geographical Society awarded to the personnel of the expedition to rescue Emin Pasha led by Henry Morton Stanley. Only about 200 of these stars were ordered from Carrington & Co, being made by Barnet Henry Joseph & Co, Birmingham Jewellers, at least 175 of them were forwarded to the intended recipients & 9 were issued named to Chiefs.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A rare Belleek relief decorated pottery plate, the centre field decorated by hand with a river or lake landscape with figures in a row boat, a ruin in the distance, unsigned, bears black Belleek stamp and impressed Belleek stamp "Belleek Fermanagh" and with initials "BCB", approx 21 cm diameter CONDITION REPORTS Has some wear to the enamel in particular to some of the red dots, the very base is unglazed. Otherwise general wear and tear to include some light surface scratches and generally in need of a clean. See images for more details.
Scottish. 21st Foot (Royal North British Fusiliers) Victorian glengarry badge circa 1874-77. Good rare die-stamped brass flaming grenade bearing ROYAL NORTH BRITISH FUSILIERS strap; pierced stencilled 21 to centre. (KK 454) Brass loops North & South Service wear GCRedesignated 21st Foot (Royal Scots Fusiliers) in 1877. Provenance, Ex Hugh King Collection.
2nd (Windsor) Berkshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate circa 1860.Good rare die-stamped blackened brass crowned Garter; to the voided centre, silvered BRV cypher over 2 on wire gauze. Two pinched loops VGCFormed at at Windsor as a subdivision 27th October, 1859. Provenance, Ex Hugh King Collection.
91st (Flixton) Lancashire Rifle Volunteer Corps Victorian pouch belt plate circa 1880.Good rare die-stamped blackened brass crowned strap FLIXTON VOLUNTEER RIFLES; 4 to solid centre. Two screw posts VGCFormed 14th August, 1860 at Flixton forming part of 4th Admin. Bn at Eccles. 4th became 1st VB Manchester Regiment in 1888. Provenance, Ex Hugh King Collection.
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