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Click here to subscribeA rare Corgi Toys Belgian Issue Series II Land Rover (416S). A T.S. (Touring Secours) in bright yellow livery, with red interior and grey canopy, example with suspension. Complete with aerial to nearside wing, metal tow hook, dished spun wheels with black tyres. VGC, 8.5/10, minor chips mainly to front bumper. Unboxed, still a rare item. £400-500
A rare Corgi Toys Land Rover 109"W.B. (406S). A very limited issue Series II Land Rover from 1961 in yellow with red interior, spare wheel to bonnet and metal tow hook. This example was produced without a plastic canopy. One of the hardest Land Rovers to acquire. GC some chipping, but still displays well. £80-120
Microscope Slide Case from Wynne Baxter Collection of Diatoms Wynne Edwin Baxter (1844-1920), renowned as the founder of the legal practice now known as Mayo Wynne Baxter, was a multifaceted individual whose contributions extended beyond the legal realm. Born on May 1, 1844, in Lewes to William and Anne Baxter, he emerged as a prominent figure in the legal and public spheres. Educated at Lewes Old Grammar School and privately in Brighton, Baxter was admitted as a solicitor in 1867, initiating his legal career on Albion Street in Lewes. His tireless commitment to public service saw him holding various roles, such as Vice-President of the Provincial Newspaper Society, Junior Headborough for Lewes, and the first Mayor of Lewes in 1881. In 1875, Baxter expanded his legal practice to London, opening a second solicitor's office on Cannon Street. His legal acumen was further demonstrated by his role as solicitor to the Lewes Co-operative Benefit Building Society, a position he maintained until his passing. Baxter's legal legacy continued through the evolution of the firm, eventually adopting the name Wynne-Baxter and Keeble, and later, Wynne-Baxter, Rance and Meade. Beyond his legal pursuits, Wynne Baxter made significant contributions to various fields. Notably, his interest in microscopy led him to translate and publish Henri Van Heurck's "The Microscope" in 1893. Baxter's dedication to microscopy extended to his role as the Treasurer of the Royal Microscopical Society, where he presented several antique microscopes to the Museum of the History of Science in Oxford during the early 1900s. Wynne Baxter's involvement in the judicial system included serving as Coroner for Sussex in 1880 and later for East Middlesex in 1886. His pivotal role during the Whitechapel Murders of 1888-1891, conducting inquests on victims of Jack the Ripper and Joseph Merrick, elevated his national recognition. Baxter's personal theory suggested the murderer sought specific female organs for sale to doctors. Apart from his legal and forensic duties, Baxter pursued diverse interests. He collected works by John Milton, becoming a leading expert on Milton's life and works. His extensive collection of rare books, including an 11th-century psalter and a 13th-century Bible, was auctioned in 1921. Additionally, Baxter engaged in the study of Diatomacae, microscopic plants, reflecting his broader curiosity and commitment to various intellectual pursuits. English, c.1900, title on spine in gilt lettering 'DIATOMS COLLECTION WYNNE BAXTER, 48', the faux leaterh covered case with pull out drawer to hold 26 standard slides, empty Wynne Edwin Baxter 1844 - 1920- maintained a strong connection to his hometown, Lewes. After the death of William Nevill in 1915, he purchased land known as the Pells, donating it for public use as a pleasure resort. Baxter's generous gift included the Pells lake, the recreation ground, and the renowned Pells Pool. Wynne Edwin Baxter's life concluded on October 1, 1920, at the age of 76. His funeral, held at the church where he had been married 52 years earlier, was a significant event attended by dignitaries and mourners. Baxter's lasting legacy endures through Mayo Wynne Baxter, the law firm that evolved from his original practice and continues to thrive in the legal landscape.
METAL/THRASH - LP/12" RARITIES. Blistering bundle of 3 x LP/12" rarities. Titles are Paralex - White Lightning (green vinyl, Reddingtons Rare Records DAN 4 - Ex+ record/VG sleeve with archive stickers), Whiplash - Power And Pain (RR 9718 - Ex+ record/VG sleeve re-laminated) and Hydra Vein - After The Dream (CMO 193 - Ex+ record/VG sleeve re-laminated0.
IDLE RACE - TIME IS LP (UK OG - SLRZ 1017). A rare record here by Idle Race - Time Is (original UK pressing, SLRZ 1017, 1971). The record is in Ex+ condition with clean playing surfaces and bright, sharp centre labels. The textured sleeve is in VG condition with edgewear and minor creasing - several BBC Archival stickers have been stuck to the front and reverse of the cover.
POLYDOR RECORDS - LP COLLECTION. Great quality collection of around 93 x LPs on Polydor. To include Musica Elettronica Viva - Friday (rare 1969 UK original, 583 769 - lovely Ex+ condition record/VG sleeve), Jym Young's San Francisco Avantgarde - Puzzle Box, Smokey Smothers - The Driving Blues Of (623 239, 2 copies), Memphis Slim & Mickey Baker (2 copies), Kings Of Rhythm & Blues (2 copies), James Brown inc. It's A Mother and Mr. Dynamite, Music Inc/Charles Tolliver, Stanley Cowell - Blues For The Viet Cong (583 740, 3 copies), Charlie Mingus, Archie Shepp, Jimmy Witherspoon, Bud Powell, Quatrain (583 745) and Ella Fitzgerald. The collection can include duplicates and some LPs from box sets that don't contain the outer box. Ref box: GST239477 - GST239388.. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+, odd one may drop to VG. Please note that all sleeves will contain archival stickers from the BBC. These stickers can be 'on top' of the plastic with some 'underneath' (i.e. on the sleeve itself). Some sleeves have been 'laminated' either by way of 'punching' the plastic wallet to two parts of the sleeve or by fully wrapping the plastic to the sleeve. Generally G to VG.
R & S LABELS - LP COLLECTION (STAX/ STATESIDE/ RCA). A lovely collection of around 207 LPs. Artists/ titles include BB King - Live & Well (SSL 10297), The Bee Gees - Rare Precious & Beautiful, Hello-Goodbye OST, The Beach Boys - Sunflower, Albert King - The Lost Session, Holy Toy - Why Not In Choir (SNTF 950), Chet Baker - Candy (x3) (SNTF 946), Stan Getz & Chet Baker - Line For Lyons Queen Ida - In San Francisco. James Brown, Dave Van Ronk, James Cotton, Albert Collins, The Untouchables, King Kurt, James Warren, Madness, Polyrock, Gary Burton, Art Blakey, Stan Webb's Chicken Shack, Trash. The collection can include duplicates and some LPs from box sets that don't contain the outer box. Ref box: GSS025835 - GSS026077, GSS026822 - GSS026924 & GSS005095 - GSS005762. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+, odd one may drop to VG. Please note that all sleeves will contain archival stickers from the BBC. These stickers can be 'on top' of the plastic with some 'underneath' (i.e. on the sleeve itself). Some sleeves have been 'laminated' either by way of 'punching' the plastic wallet to two parts of the sleeve or by fully wrapping the plastic to the sleeve. Generally G to VG.
Rare early 20th century Lines Bros Ltd Blue/Green painted Baker and Confectioner wooden hand cart, with transfer decoration and L. Bros Ltd London triangular logo to either side, and hinged cover to top with accessories. Approx. 53 x 73 x 39cms reasonable used with wear due to age scuffs scratches wear and tear
A gents stainless steel Rolex Oyster Perpetual automatic wrist watch ref. 114200, no. 70190 early 1980's, the signed 28mm rare Green dial with orange markers, luminous hands. Stainless steel Oyster case, three-piece link Oyster bracelet, automatic self-winding chronometer-rated perpetual movement, 330 feet waterproofing, in the original box with tags and instruction booklet. Winds sets and runs.
Bayko - Building set No.4. A box containing Building set No.4 by Bayko. This Bayko No. 4 set (introduced 1952) was the largest and most expensive set available - a 1955 price lists show the No. 4 set at 99/- (shillings) which equated to the princely sum of five pounds. This was a huge amount of money for a toy at that time, and surviving examples are rare. The item appears in Excellent condition and comes with page 56 of instructions and additional brick rods. Unable to confirm completion. (This does not constitute a guarantee). [MP]
Century 21 - Captain Scarlet - An incomplete 1967 Captain Scarlet And The Mysterons Playchart set. This rare item contains the chart which appears to be in Good condition, it also contains the instructions but none of the playing pieces. The box has no end flaps. (This does not constitute a guarantee) [ba]
Lead crystal figure bear with jet black crystal eyes and nose. Part of the Rare Encounters collection. Swarovski etched backstamp. This item has its original box which measures 4.75"H x 3.25"dia. Signed by artist. Artist: Elisabeth AdamerIssued: 2006-2010Dimensions: 2.25"L x 1"W x 2"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
This Swarovski crystal baby panda was part of the Endangered Species group, later moving to Rare Encounters when Swarovski changed their theme group names. To stop the black crystal being viewed through the clear crystal, a mirror coating is used. Please note this item is tiny! Swarovski etched backstamp. This item has its original box which measures 2.5"H x 3.25"dia. Artist: Adi StockerIssued: 1994-2006Dimensions: 1"L x 1"W x 0.75"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
This Swarovski crystal elephant was originally a member of the African Wildlife group and was later moved to the Rare Encounters theme. It is made from clear crystal, with black eyes and there is a small, frosted crystal tail. Swarovski etched backstamp. This item has its original box which measures 2.5"H x 3.25"dia. Artist: Adi StockerIssued: 1989-2006Dimensions: 2"L x 1.25"W x 1.5"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
This Swarovski silver crystal mother kangaroo with joey was in the Rare Encounters group. The kangaroo is made from clear crystal, both the kangaroo and joey have black eyes. This item has its original box with measurements 6.5"H x 3.25" dia. and Swarovski etched backstamp. Artist: Gabriele StameyIssued: 1994-2006Dimensions: 2.5"L x 1.25"W x 2.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
This rare bunny in faceted clear crystal features jet black eyes. This variation has ears that lie flat on the top of his head. This one has the old block logo. This item has its original box which measures 3"H x 2.5"dia. Swarovski etched backstamp. Artist: Max SchreckIssued: 1979-1988Dimensions: 1"L x 1"W x 1.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Rare volume from Hetzel's French edition A Un Elephant et a l'Eventail (au titre dans l'eventail: title in fan) from the Voyages Extraordinaires series by Jules Verne. It includes the novel Les Naufrages du Jonathan (The Survivors of the Jonathan) with black & white and color illustrations by George Roux. Collection Hetzel, Bibliotheque d'Education et de Recreation, published by Pierre Jules Hetzel et Cie, Paris. Artist: Jules Verne (French 1828-1905)Issued: 1909Dimensions: 7.50"W x 11"H x 1.50"DManufacturer: HetzelCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Very good. Some color discoloration on spine. Trace of re-jointing on interior of back cover. Very tight pages.
New Kingdom,18th-19th Dynasty, Ca.1550-1186 BC. A rare dagger with a blade and handle cast from the same piece of bronze and three rivets for wood or bone grip plates remaining. The blade is thick and heavy, characteristic of daggers from this period from Egypt and Canaan, and the central ridge is lifted high. The blade tapers strongly towards the sharp edge, forming a shape that is pleasing to the eye. For a similar example, see Louvre Museum, Inventory Number: E 677 (N 2113 B). Item comes with an XRF laboratory report, from the independent Belgian laboratory, Hebolabo. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 340mm x 65mm; Weight: 450g Provenance: Property of a European collector; formerly in an English art gallery, 2010; previously in Elsa Bloch-Diener collection, 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Predynastic Period, Ca. 3600 - 2600 BC.A rare ancient Egyptian bowl made from fossilised conglomerate featuring a large, circular interior with a tall sloping wall. These forms of vessels are usually found in tombs. But their function is to assure the permanence of the ka, or spirit, of the deceased eternally in the Hereafter. Such permanence is linked to stone, one of the most enduring of materials used by the ancient Egyptians. Size: 70mm x 160mm; Weight: 495g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Coptic Period, Ca. AD 395-642 .A rare Egyptian Coptic textile cap in blue, red and yelow wool. Plaited using a (Sprang) technique. This produces a highly elastic, netlike fabric. After stretching a system of parallel warp threads on a frame, the weaver would generate the fabric by twisting and interlacing the threads. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, acc. No. 37.1762E. Size: 450mm x 200mm; Weight: 55g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Coptic Period, Ca. AD 395-642.A rare Egyptian Coptic textile cap in blue, red and yelow wool. Plaited using a (Sprang) technique. This produces a highly elastic, netlike fabric. After stretching a system of parallel warp threads on a frame, the weaver would generate the fabric by twisting and interlacing the threads. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, acc. No. 37.1762E. Size: 360mm x 210mm; Weight: 45g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Second Intermediate Period, Ca. 1650 - 1550 BC.A rare steatite Egyptian cylinder seal decorated entirely with hieroglyphs. The seal is sectioned into five vertical registers and filled with various hieroglyphs. The most prominent band features two large uraei, whilst the other registers display smaller, apotropaic signs. Size: 16mm x 8mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sand of Time Gallery, Jul 2006, Lot 66.
Middle Kingdom, 13th Dynasty Ca. 1765-1763 BC.A rare cylinder seal carved from steatite, with traces of the original glaze remaining. Much of the glaze is concentrated around an inscription, which reads, "The son of Ra, Sobekhotep Amenemhat, beloved of Sobek-Ra, Lord." Size: 22mm x 8mm; Weight: 2g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sand of Time Gallery, Jul 2006, Lot 58.
Late Dynastic Period, Ca. 664-332 BC. An extremely rare cylinder seal of Egyptian green faience. Decoration includes a fragmentry section of a cartouche, possibly of Neferirkare-Kakai, a 5th Dynasty Pharaoh, with various decorative motifs surrounding. Neferirkare's nomen "Kakai" appears on the Abydos king list. Size: 15mm x 5mm; Weight: 1g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sand of Time Gallery, Jul 2006, Lot 75.
First Intermediate Period, Ca. 2181 - 2055 BC.A rare type of amuletic seal in glazed steatite, taking the form of a half cylinder design amulet with a flat base. The seal is inscribed was an intricate maze pattern. For a similar example, see: The Israel Museum, Accession Number: 76.30.1912. Size: 20mm x 7mm; Weight: 1g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sand of Time Gallery, Jul 2006, Lot 56.
Middle Kingdom, Ca. 1814 - 1770 BC.A rare steatite cylinder seal decorated entirely with hieroglyphs. The seal is sectioned into five vertical registers and filled with cartouches of Middle Kingdom Pharaoh Amenemhat III. Size: 25mm x 8mm; Weight: 3g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Sand of Time Gallery, Jul 2006, Lot 18.
Ca. 500 BC.A rare simpulum (ladle) crafted in bronze, showcases a deep, round bowl paired with an elongated, flat handle gracefully curved at the upper end, culminating in the finely detailed head of a duck. It served as an instrument for distributing wine during banquets and libations. For a similar example, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number: X.21.90. Size: 300mm x 60mm; Weight: 160g Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
New Kingdom, 18th Dynasty, Ca. 1390 - 1352 BC.A rare ushabti of Amenhotep III, depicted mummiform with the torso runing parallel to the body and the lower arms are crossed over the chest. The remains of a 'nemes' wig cover, with two long lappets at the front and a queue at the back, can be seen from the end resting on the shoulder. The shabti holds two 'ankh' signs in his hands, symbolising life and, in particular, the desired life after death, thus identifying the figure with the king himself. The shabti is inscribed with six rows of hieroglyphs, with Chapter 6 from the Book of the Dead, invoking the shabti to serve as a surrogate for the Pharaoh if he was called upon to labour in the afterlife. For similar examples, see pp. 79-81, pls 12-13. in J.-F. and L. Aubert, Statuettes Égyptiennes: Chaouabtis, Ouchebtis, Paris, 1974. The tomb of Amenhotep III was originally found by two engineers under Napolean's expedition in AD 1799, and was subsequently rediscovered by Victor Loret in AD 1898 - 1899 and excavated by Theodore M Davis in AD 1905 - 1914. Many shabtis from the tomb are now in museum collections including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and The British Museum. Size: 150mm x 70mm; Weight: 555g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014, acquired from Aaron Gallery, April 2003, London, UK. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
C. 19th Century AD.A gorgeous agate cameo depicting a more than rare subject, Venus teaching Cupid to use the bow. This is after a drawing by John Gibson (1790 - 1866) titled "O lend me now the succour of thine arm" drawn probably in 1851 and made for the book by Elizabeth Strutt, The story of Psyche. Size: 21mm x 14mm; Weight: 1.5g Provenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Private collection 1970s-1990s.
Ca. AD 200-300.A rectangulars schist panel featuring a vine tendril emerging from the base in the lower right corner. The tendril alternates with well-defined leaves, each exhibiting distinct veins, extending to the upper-left corner. Beneath this vine tendril, a scene unfolds, portraying figures in a Bacchic procession. A nude, bearded man is seated atop a mountain goat, surrounded by a group of female dancers. One of the women supports the figure to prevent him from falling off the animal, while the other two look towards a male figure at the left of the scene. This may be a rare Gandharan rendition of the Return of Hephaestus, a famous myth often featured in Greek art involving Dionysus. Item comes with a professional historical report from Ancient Report Specialists. Size: 550mm x 240mm; Weight: 50+kg Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Ca. 2000 BC.A rare stone oil lamp with an eight-pointed star shape and central circular oil reservoir. This lamp would hold up to eight wicks that would be fueled from a central oil compartment. Size: 50mm x 90mm; Weight: 965g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1990s.
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