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Charles Miller Ltd
Lot 22

A RARE AMERICAN DOUBLE SHELLWORK VALENTINE WITH SAILOR'S WATERCOLOUR INSERTS, CIRCA 1840 depicting an American 'tar' leaning on an anchor with US 'stars and stripes' shield by his feet, the US eagle holding a banner inscribed FREE TRADE AND SAILORS RIGHTS, tipping his hat to a lady in the opposite frame, she dressed in a 'stars and stripes' dress, also leaning on an anchor and holding a US shield, both framed within geometric shellwork designs within octagonal glazed wooden cases hinged at centre -- 9in. (23cm.) diam.

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Lot 237

A RARE TWO-DAY MARINE CHRONOMETER BY JOHN BLISS & SON, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1856 the 3½in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 2577, with gold spade and blued secondary hands, the seconds dial further inscribed Patent, spotted plates with Earnshaw escapement to standard balance (probably later) with blued helical spring and jewelled detent, contained in gimbal-mounted brass bowl within lower tier of case with locking arm, tipsy key and drop handles -- 7in. (18cm.) (square); together with an associated second- and third-tier and top lidFootnote: John Bliss & Son was only in operation from 1855-1857. When John Bliss Snr died in 1857, his son, John, took over the company with his brother, renaming it John Bliss & Co.Condition report: Instrument in good running order at time of cataloguing. Movement quite oily. Case with old repairs.

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Lot 236

A RARE TWO-DAY DOUBLE MARINE CHRONOMETER SET BY G.U.B. GLASHÜTTE, CIRCA 1960 the 3½in. silvered dials signed Glashütte and numbered 11262 and 11265 respectively, gold spade hands with oxidised secondaries, spotted plates counter-stamped with maker's mark, Earnshaw escapement with Guillaume balance with silvered helical balance spring and jewelled detent, contained in swing mounted brass bowls with repeat numbers and marks underneath, within wooden box of issue with locking arms, tipsy key and electrical contacts with switch to front and removable glass lid -- 5¾ x 12 x 6½in. (14.5 x 30.5 x 16.5cm.)Footnote: G.U.B. is thought to have produced 35 of these double chronometers used to compare Greenwich with sidereal time and it is believed that of those, 25 have been converted into normal ship's chronometers.Condition report: Both in good working condition. Original scratch marks 'I' and 'II' on case and coloured marks in black, white and red.

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Charles Miller Ltd
Lot 273

A RARE SET OF PRECISION THERMOMETERS BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS, LONDON, CIRCA 1850 comprising three silvered thermometers signed as per title and numbered 5, 10 and 8 by bulb, with scales for Fahrenheit, rising to 150, 155 and 160 respectively and secured within original fitted wooden box of issue with securing hooks – 13¾in. (35cm.) highCondition report: No. 5 tube broken.

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Charles Miller Ltd
Lot 104

A RARE PRESENTATION SALVER COMMEMORATING THE LAUNCH OF H.M.S. CAPTAIN, 1743 engraved with the Royal coat-of-arms, and inscribed At Ye Launching of His Majesty's Ship The Captain, A Third Rate of 70 Guns, 1230 tuns, the 14 of April 1743. Built by Mr John Holland at Woolwich, the reverse with London hallmarks for 1742 -- 7¼in. (18.5cm.) wide; 240g Provenance - A tankard with identical engraving made by Thomas Farren is held within the national collection at Greenwich, Object ID No. PLT0208.Footnote: Captain was one of twelve Third Rates of 70 guns built to the 1733 Establishment. With Britain being simultaneously drawn into the Wars of Austrian Succession and Jenkins' Ear, ships were in pressing need and she was commissioned immediately at a fitted cost of £26, 065.11.8d. She had several commanders in quick succession, but her first was John Byng (executed 1757). Capt. Legge took command in 1744 and as part of Norris's Channel Squadron captured the privateers Le Faucon and Le Grand Turk 1744-5 as well as sparring with larger warships. Serving mainly off Biscay and Finisterre, after a refit she had a long spell in American and Canadian waters where she captured the supply ship Le Foudroyant. By 1774 she was showing her age and was converted to a 30-gun storeship and renamed Buffalo. However, she had a belated flourish to her career and was raised to 50-guns and established as a 4th Rate for service as flagship in the Downs. Coppered in 1780 for use as guard ship at Portsmouth, she took part at the Battle of Dogger Bank a year later, and was also at Howe’s Relief of Gibraltar in 1782. Worn out, she was paid off and broken up at Woolwich in 1783, forty years after she was launched there.

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Lot 227

A RARE AND HISTORICALLY INTERESTING 4IN. RADIUS POCKET SURVEYING SEXTANT BY JESSE RAMSDEN, LONDON, CIRCA 1794 signed on the T-bar Ramsden London, the arc with chamfered scale directly divided to 130°, vernier with clamp and fine screw adjustment and swivel magnifier, the index arm inscribed Lieut. Col. Twiss, threaded sighting tube arbour, two shades, index mirrors and horizon mirror with adjusting arm and switch, contained within original fitted case of issue -- 6in. (15cm.) wideFootnote: General William Twiss (1745-1827) was a military engineer and integral not only to Britain's defences at the height of the Napoleonic threat, but also to several key British possessions overseas. Attached to the Ordinance Office of the Tower of London in 1760, in 1762 he was sent to Gibraltar as overseer of the King's works, a role which lasted until 1771 when he returned to bolster the defences of Portsmouth Dockyard. In June 1776 Twiss arrived in Canada with General Sir John Burgoyne's army and, having been appointed aide-de-camp to General William Phillips, took part in the operations to clear the insurgent Americans from Quebec province. Sir Guy Carleton, commander-in-chief in Quebec, then made him controller of works for the construction of a fleet to wrest possession of Lake Champlain from the Americans, an objective accomplished with victory at the Battle of Valcour Island in October 1776. The following year, when Burgoyne opened his campaign to enter the Hudson valley, Twiss was appointed his commanding engineer, planning the siegeworks that led the Americans to abandon Fort Ticonderoga on 5 July. Captured shortly after, he was exchanged and sent back to Canada to strengthen Canada's defences. He chose the site of Fort Haldimand on Lake Ontario (1778) and supervised the construction of a temporary citadel at Quebec, work on which began in 1779. Twiss also made important improvements to the navigation of the St Lawrence River, particularly by his fortified canal at Côteau-du-Lac. On 18 December 1778 he was promoted captain-lieutenant and in 1781 he became Canada's commanding engineer. Returning to England in 1783, he was appointed Secretary to the Board and responsible for the defences of Portsmouth and Plymouth DY's, and in 1794, having been promoted lieutenant-colonel (when he doubtless acquired this high-quality sextant), he was also appointed lieutenant-governor of the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. During the 1790s the threat of French invasion kept Twiss busy on the south coast, and he oversaw the strengthening of the eastern defences of Dover Castle with four new bastions. He subsequently made tours of the Channel Islands (1800) and Ireland (1802) in order to report upon their defences. During the heightened danger of French invasion in 1803 he again looked to the defences of Dover and, on his recommendation, the western heights overlooking the town were fortified. He also sank the grand shaft to connect the barracks on the western heights with the town below. Appointed brigadier-general on 11 February 1804, he was instrumental in helping achieve — despite the dilatoriness of the Ordnance Board — the construction between 1805 and 1808 of a chain of seventy-three Martello towers to guard landing points in Kent and Sussex. Twiss had been promoted major-general on 30 October 1805, and on 24 June 1809, he became colonel-commandant of the corps of Royal Engineers. He retired to Yorkshire in 1810 but was promoted to full general in 1825. The Museum of Royal Engineers in Gillingham has his pocket theodolite, also by Ramsden, Object No. 6303.5.3.Condition report: Fine overall condition retaining much original lacquer. Scale dulled, rubbing to vertical T-section. Front rim of lid missing.

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Lot 143

NELSON & TRAFALGAR: A PAPIER MACHÉ SNUFFBOX, CIRCA 1806 an extremely rare oval papier maché snuffbox commemorating Nelson’s death at Trafalgar, in brown to simulate leather, the hinged lid blind-stamped with a left-facing bust of Nelson, with Victory in full sail above a scroll inscribed Nelson – Trafalgar, all within an oak leaf border, 3¼ x 2in. (18 x 5.5cm.)Footnote: Whilst commemorative snuffboxes were produced in a wide variety of different metals and often enamelled, examples in papier maché are regarded as extremely rare; hardly any others have been located and it is significant that the National Maritime Museum holds only a single example [see NMM OBJ0226]. Moreover, the Greenwich piece has the far more usual black lacquer-type finish and is completely unlike the box offered here.

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Lot 136

A NELSON COMMEMORATIVE WATCH, BY HENRY OLLARD, 1812 a silver key-wind verge watch, by Henry Ollard, 1812, white enamel dial, double-bottomed hunter case, the openwork watch-cock elaborately decorated with a scroll reading Trafalgar upon trophies-of-arms and with an oval portrait of NelsonFootnote: A very rare Nelson commemorative and the only example known to the cataloguer.

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Lot 142

A NELSON BROADSIDE, CIRCA 1806 'A most Complete and Valuable Memoir of Lord Nelson's Life and Funeral ... with Accounts ... of the Victory of Trafalgar, with a Plan of the Battle', a rare piece of ephemera in the shape of newspaper, four leaves, two portraits of Nelson, his arms and his insignia on page three, plan of Trafalgar on page six and his hearse and coffin on page seven, a few tears and stains, folded -- 14½ x 10in. (37 x 25cm.)

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Lot 21

A RARE NAVIGATION LAMP BY CHANCE BROTHERS & CO. LTD, CIRCA 1900 constructed in polished copper and brass, bell top with chimney and substantial handle, hinged lamp compartment with Fresnel-type lenses in shaped guards, maker's label to reservoir and tubular suspension bracket, now converted to electricity -- 22in. (56cm.) high (not including handle)Condition report: Good overall condition, lamp now missing all oil components. Lens with some chips to edges and may be later replacements. Electrics not tested. 44lbs.

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Lot 40

Late 3rd century BC. A fine and rare shallow bowl (????????) with low inturned rim, black glazing inside and outside; relief lines beneath the rim; a rosette to the bottom, surrounded by two low relief rings from which a calyx of narrow lotus petals and lanceolate leaves radiate, alternating with acanthus leaves with tips turned to right or to left; the frieze consists of a row of Erotes running to right, each holding a hunting spear with the left hand, while the right hand is protected by the cloak wrapped around the arm, alternating with wild animals, lions, leopards and wild dogs; over it a second frieze of ovules alternating with a couple of vertical lines. See Baur P.V.C., 'Megarian Bowls in the Rebecca Darlington Stoddard Collection of Greek and Italian Vases in Yale University' in American Journal of Archaeology Volume 45 Issues 2, pp.229-248, Yale 1941, s. fig.1913/203 for type. 175 grams, 11.3cm (4 1/2"). From the private collection of Antony John Scammell (1937-2019); acquired from Collector Antiquities, London, UK; from the collection of Dr Bron Lipkin; accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity from Dr Bron Lipkin. Antony John Scammell (1937-2019) was born, and lived his entire life, in the city of Bristol, England. Already from an early age he was enthralled by history and the heroes that it created. While serving overseas with the British Army, Antony began collecting coins and banknotes and this led to collecting a variety of different items throughout his life. From the early 1960s onward, Antony invested in acquiring ancient artefacts. Antony's vast collections started with Egyptian antiquities, but soon branched into Greek and Roman civilisations. The Roman civilisation fascinated him most and, when family commitments allowed, archaeological digs were coordinated in the west of England. These digs uncovered numerous artefacts, many of which were donated to local museums. In retirement, the collecting continued apace, branching into UK coins, British Empire banknotes and fossils. Very fine condition.

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Lot 527

12th-13th century AD. A bronze figure of a crouching lion on its haunches with forelegs held straight, tail curled to the middle of the back; rectangular base with gusseted rim and stud beneath; mounted on a custom-made display stand. Recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under reference HAMP-080143. 228 grams, 85mm including stand (3 3/8"). Found Greywell, South East Hampshire, UK; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report number HAMP-080143. Very fine condition. Rare.

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Lot 163

Dated 1792 BC. A pillow-shaped ceramic administrative tablet with impressed cuneiform text to both broad faces; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Clay tablet, 91x57mm., with 21 lines of Babylonian cuneiform on obverse and reverse. It is an administrative document dated to the 31st year of R?m-Sîn I (c.1792 B.C.), king of Larsa, listing 12 men in the employment of some large establishment giving their names on the far right of the column, their professional titles in front of the names, and on the left side two columns with figures for each man, referring to each man. The figures are summarized at the bottom of the list, and the reverse of the tablet gives the date: / year: second after Isin was captured by the exalted weapon of An, Enlil and Enki. / Some damage to the top of the reverse, but most of the writing is preserved.' 180 grams, 90mm (3 1/2"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10249-165038. Fine condition.

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Lot 492

6th-7th century AD. A bronze warrior figurine, an armed rider sitting astride his horse on a small rectangular base; the male warrior with centre-parted bobbed hair, large pellet eyes and moustache, pointed chin, arms held close to the sides with right hand gripping the reins and left hand and forearm covered by the circular shield with central boss, the legs with ankle-length trousers and pointed shoes to the feet, a scabbarded sword to the left hip with hilt and lobed pommel; the scabbard, reins and bridle depicted in three parallel bands. The depiction of the mounted warrior is similar to on one of the decorative motifs on the Sutton Hoo helmet (Bruce-Mitford 1978, The Sutton Hoo Ship Burial, Vol.2, p.149, fig.110d), where the warrior rides stirrupless and carries a round shield and sword. Published on the Portable Antiquities Scheme with report number NMS-40A7A7. 28.04 grams, 41.59mm (1 3/4"). Property of a Norfolk gentleman; found by his son whilst searching with a metal detector near Bradwell, Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, UK, on Monday 13 July 2015; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme report number NMS-40A7A7, and a detailed report by Anglo-Saxon specialist Stephen Pollington; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10216-166087. Stephen Pollington writes: 'The purpose of the piece must remain the object of speculation but one context suggests itself immediately. Many high-status male burials of the period (e.g. Sutton Hoo, Taplow, Prittlewell) include the remains of a board on which a table-top game (similar to chess) was played, and other burials likewise include gaming counters among the grave-goods. Later examples use miniature carved figures instead of counters - such as the famous 12th century set of character figures carved in ivory, discovered on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland. It seems possible that this figure was intended for a similar function... The figure is of great academic interest as a rare example of a 6th-7th century human form modelled in the round, and of a warrior horseman with his standard form of equipment (but lacking his helmet and spears).' Fine condition, minor damage to left shoulder. An excessively rare museum-quality object. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]

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Lot 487

Middle Bronze Age, 1400-1150 BC. A substantial bronze palstave axehead from the Manston hoard pit deposit, being one of the best examples in the hoard; triangular flanges rise from the butt to the stop bar; a hollow to both faces below the septum; narrow body expanding to a wide triangular blade with slight flare at the tips. See Evans, J., The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, pp.76-84 and figs.56-68, for similar types. See Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference PAS KENT-495597, for this find. 527 grams, 18cm (7"). Found near Manston, Kent, UK, 2016; accompanied by copies of the British Museum PAS report number KENT-495597, and Treasure Act documentation under Treasure Reference 2016 T618. A rare opportunity to acquire a scarce type of British Bronze Age axe from a recorded treasure hoard. Fine condition.

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Lot 169

1900-1700 BC. A clay tablet containing a forty-one line extract from a Royal hymn, which claims to be written by En?edu'anna, a daughter of the great king Sargon of Akkad; accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Clay Tablet, 102 x 55 mm., with Section of Sumerian Royal Hymn. This tablet is joined from two pieces with a little loss of text at the break and also due to other damage. However, of the 41 lines of cuneiform script which it contains, the majority are complete and legible. The tablet has a 40-line extract from a hymn which claims to be written by En?edu'anna, a daughter of the great king Sargon of Akkad (c. 2235-2279 B.C."). The total composition consists of 153 lines, and this tablet gives lines 40-79. This tablet is Old Babylonian, c. 1900-1700 B,C., and after the extract has a single line giving a date, but only the day of the month remains. En?edu'anna is claimed as author of quite a few Sumerian texts which survive, and though it is always possible that she employed professional scribes to compose the texts, the very personal matter in some of them does give the impression that they do in fact reflect her thoughts. This hymn is usually known today, as it was in the ancient world by the first phrase, Nin-me-sharra, 'Lady of all the cosmic regulations.' It is in fact is (sic) praise of the goddess Inanna. En?edu'anna was appointed by her father to be high priestess of Nanna, moon-god of Ur, and she held that post for a long time, until the reign of her nephew Nar?m-Sîn, but in a rebellion against Nar?m-Sîn Ur was led by a man Lugal-anne, and according to this hymn he deposed En?edu'anna from her office, which is not surprising. Translation [Lady] who makes glad the [reins], lady [who makes rejoice] the heart, Whose anger is not appeased, the daughter of [Sîn,] the great one, Lady who excels over the land, who has [refused] you worship? In the mountain where you worship is withheld, grain is taboo, Its (the mountain's) great gate you have turned to ashes. Its rivers bear blood for you: its people have nothing to drink. It leads to you its army captive, Its troops break up for you of their own accord. Its strong young men [go before you] of their own accord. A storm has taken over[the city's] dancing, The men and domestic animals are driven before you as captives. Over the city of which it was not said, 'The land is yours,' Of which it was not spoken, 'It belongs to the father who begat you,' You have uttered your holy command, [have turned it back from your way], [Have caused] your foot [to be removed] from its animal pens. Its women [do not speak] pleasantly with their husbands, By night they do not confer [in love], [They do not reveal] the holy things of their bodies. Aggressive wild cow, [daughter of Sîn the great one], Lady superior to An, [who has refused your worship?] One of the right cosmic regulations, great lady [of ladies,] Who came forth from the holy womb, [superior to] the mother[who bore you], Extremely wise one, lady of the lands, Life of the abundant peoples, let me [chant] your holy song! Faithful deity, fitted for the cosmic regulations, It is magnificent to speak of you with power! Merciful, truly pure of heart, let me speak of your cosmic regulations. I enter my holy sanctum, I, high priestess, I En?edu'anna, I carry the basket, I sing the hymn, But now [I am put] in the retreat and have to live thus. The light is extinguished, the day is darkened, Shadows come near, the storm covers (everything"). My honeyed mouth speaks confusion, My pleasant disposition has turned to dust. Sîn, what is this Lugal-anne to me? Speak to An that An may release me, You must [say] to An, 'Now!' [that An may release me.] [This woman will despoil the manhood of Lugal]-anne. [Mountain and flood lie at her] feet. [That woman is] exalted, [she will make the city abandon him.] [Month ....], 18th day, [year .....] This is an important new addition to the textual history of this fascinating personal hymn said to have been written by the king's own daughter.' 168 grams, 10.1cm (4"). Ex central London gallery; acquired 2000 from a UK dealer; acquired by them from an Oxford academic, catalogue number c/1178; examined by the late Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; and accompanied a copy of a typed and unsigned two page scholarly note and translation by the Professor; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10254-166488. [No Reserve] Fair condition, repaired. Excessively rare.

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Lot 209

7th-5th century BC. A rock crystal conoid stamp seal pierced for suspension, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'This has a convex octagonal face and high sides that rise vertically to a round top, below which it is pierced. The face has a design of two rearing, facing horned animals. On one side there is a second design: on a base-line: a recumbent mushussu-monster, a mixture of lion and snake, and from its back rise the spade, symbol of the god Marduk, and the stylus, symbol of the god Nabu. This is a late Babylonian seal, c.600-450 B.C. but possibly made in Syria. The design on the face is rare, but not unknown elsewhere, and a second design on the side is also rare. However, the seal is worn and chipped'. See Christie's, Fine Antiquities, South Kensington, Wednesday 25th April 2001, Lot 464, for this item. 8.3 grams, 29mm (1"). From an important private UK collection, acquired from Christie’s, London, 25 April 2001, lot 464; accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note, by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 and by copies of the relevant Christie’s catalogue pages. Fine condition.

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Lot 189

16th-10th century BC. A large black serpentine seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design shows a man with arms raised and hands stretched out walking to the left. The other major item is also apparently human, but perhaps a woman (breasts indicated) also raising her hands and arms, but squatting. The remaining space is taken up with a ball-staff, a wheel, three snakes and a dot. This is an Anatolian seal, c. 1500-1000 B.C. It is a large specimen with a rare and interesting design, which is deeply cut. The edges have ruling around them and have been recessed. The seal is in good condition. The man is apparently in a state of erection, and the posture of the woman may indicate that this is a scene of sacred marriage.' 33.2 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number 9001; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition. Rare.

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Lot 159

Dated 2042 BC. A substantial rectangular clay cuneiform tablet fragment with columns of Sumerian cuneiform script to both faces; supplied with a copy of a three-page (five-sides) report, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which includes the following details: 'Large Clay Tablet with Sumerian Inscription 194 x 198 mm. This tablet was originally written with 6 columns of Sumerian cuneiform on each side, but as now preserved parts of five columns remain on the obverse, three substantially complete, on the reverse some of all six remains, four substantially complete. This is an administrative document from the town of Umma, from the period of the Third Dynasty of Ur, c. 2070-2020 B.C. It comes from the state textile industry in the town and is an account of the materials and labour used up in this industry presumably over one year. The very end of the document would have had a note explaining such matters, but now it is lost. However, the surviving text gives abundant evidence of the large scale of this industry at the time.'; there follows Lambert's detailed translation of the quantities of various commodities (e.g. wool, guzza cloth, nilam cloth, etc.) and quantities (shekels, grains, minas, talents, etc.) as well as the labour input of the workforce and notation of the year (the great exalted high priestess of heaven was installed); the note concludes 'As will have been observed, in the middle of column X there is a year name, alluding to the installation of a high priestess. This is the fifth year of Amar-S?n, third king of the Third Dynasty of Ur, c.2042 B.C. That seems to mean that what precedes is referring to that year, while what follows must refer to the following year. While much of this tablet is quite clear, there is also much in need of further research. It is clear that the slave girls (abbreviated here to 'girls') used in the textile industry also worked in the fields at some time of year such as harvest when the male labour was insufficient. A tablet of this size is extremely rare, and it is a major document for the social history of the period. The girls were not in fact slaves in the full sense, but were female serfs: tied to their jobs, but free in the time off work.' 1.7 kg, 19cm (7 1/2"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; and accompanied with a copy of a three-page (five-side) report, typed and signed by the Professor; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10145-166086. Very fine condition, fragmentary. Extremely rare. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]

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Lot 168

1900-1700 BC. A part of a clay tablet containing a Sumerian hymn to the sun god Utu with a Babylonian translation; accompanied by a typed and signed scholarly note by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Portion of Clay Tablet, 72 x 65 mm., with Bilingual Literary Text. This is part of a four-column tablet of Old Babylonian date, c. 1900-1700 B.C. Some 13 lines of Column I remain, from the middle of the column, nothing of Column II, only the first sign or two of some 12 lines of Column III (on the reverse) and 12 lines of Column IV. The text is part of a Sumerian hymn to the sun-god Utu, with Babylonian translation. Only columns I and IV can be translated: Column I: Utu, might warrior among mankind, king, bison who strides along in the land, Utu, bison, who strides along in the land [... Column IV ... creation of Enlil which is put at his feet, Utu .... and built his temple. The temple which he established was not destroyed. [.......] of Ningal [ ... This is addition to the small number of Old Babylonian bilingual literary texts. Sumerian was mainly used in learning at this time, though Babylonian was the normal spoken language on the streets. Thus scribal schools normally copied out Sumerian literary texts, and only rarely was a translation into the vernacular provided. But this is one of such. So far it seems that there is no other duplicate copy known of this text, but with further discoveries and study other copies may turn up and allow more complete text to be established.' 173 grams, 71mm (2 3/4"). Ex central London gallery; acquired on the UK art market in 1998; formerly from an old London collection; accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note and translation by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993 and also a copy of an earlier unsigned note for this tablet; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10253-166492. No Reserve] Fair condition, repaired. Excessively rare.

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Lot 438

Late 9th century BC-early 7th century BC. A broad hammered bronze helmet of conical shape, decorated to both sides of the bowl with chased low relief representing fighting divinities or warriors; two bronze rings for fastening the leather chin-strap to both sides; rows of pierced holes to the edges for fastening the leather lining; mounted on a custom-made display stand. See Barnett, R.D. and Falkner, M., The Sculptures of Assur-nasir-apli II (883-859 B.C.), Tiglath-pileser III (745-727 B.C.), Esarhaddon (681-669 B.C.) from the Central and South-West Palaces at Nimrud, London, 1962; Born H. and Seidl U., Schutzwaffen aus Assyrien und Urartu, Sammlung Axel Guttmann IV, Mainz, 1995; Christie’s, The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part I, Wednesday 6 November 2002, London, 2001; Dezs?, T., Near Eastern Helmets of the Iron Age, (British Archaeological Reports, S992), Oxford, 2001; Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg (2003) in Russian; Dezs?, T., The Assyrian Army, I. The structure of the Neo-Assyrian army as reconstructed from the Assyrian Palace Reliefs and Cuneiform Sources, 2. Cavalry and Chariotry, Budapest, 2012; similar helmets in Gorelik, 2003, pl. LXI, nn.3,95. 4.4 kg, 58.5cm including stand; helmet: 1.9 kg, 25cm (23"). From a private collection formed in the Netherlands; previously in a European collection formed prior to 1980; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10198-165156. This rare and wonderful helmet is an unusual example of conical bowl with multiple rim-holes for the attachment of a lining fabric. Pointed conical helmets like this were worn both by cavalry (Barnett-Falkner, 1962, pls. LXIV-LXV; Dezs?, 2012, pp.14,19) and infantry of Urartian and Assyrian armies. Judging from the cavalry depictions of Urartian bronze helmets in Assyrian art, Urartian soldiers were equipped with an Assyrian-type pointed helmet, a rounded bronze shield, and two spears. Further incised representations on Urartian bronze helmets show cavalrymen wearing pointed helmets, equipped with lances, their upper body covered by a rounded bronze shield (Dezs?, 2001, cat.n.91-99"). Fine condition.

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Lot 160

20th-17th century BC. A rectangular ceramic block with low-relief cuneiform text to one long face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, handwritten and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Portion of clay object with cuneiform inscription, probably part of a brick inscription of royal content, c. 2100-1700 B.C.' 1.4 kg, 32cm (12 1/2"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; accompanied by an original scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10247-165045. [No Reserve] Fine condition.

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Lot 490

1st century BC-1st century AD. A bronze upper staff terminal in the form of a closed crook with socket for attachment, the slender curved tip extending from the socket and ending in a stylised bovine or horse head with incised eyes, detailing to edges and the nose ending with small loop, possibly to receive a tassel; the socket with two cross pins to secure to a wooden shaft. Cf. Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference NMS-178AE0, for a similar, more ornately detailed example, also from Norfolk. Portable Antiquities Scheme, reference NMS-003D82 (this item"). 45.1 grams, 44mm (1 3/4"). Found while searching with a metal detector in Ashwellthorpe parish, near Norwich, Norfolk, UK, Tuesday 17 October 2017; uncovered in undisturbed soil at a depth of 18 inches; accompanied by a copy of the Portable Antiquities Scheme Report number NMS-003D82, including associated museum drawings. Very fine condition. Extremely rare. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]

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Lot 202

24th-20th century BC. A brown and black limestone cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design consists of a lion standing on its hind legs and gripping the backs of two rearing bulls which face away from it. In the sky there is a linear device of triangular form. This comes from west central Asia and is in an extremely rare style and so difficult to date. Most probably it dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is finely engraved and in excellent state of preservation.' 9.79 grams, 25mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number R-437; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition. Extremely rare.

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Lot 437

8th century BC. A bronze helmet of conical form made in one piece, a raised groove to the front, three arched ribs with round terminals above the brim resembling eyebrows, chased royal lion motif above, the central rib from helmet's apex with a stylised animal; a row of pierced holes for the fastening of a leather lining to the edges; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Borchardt, J., Homerische Helme: Helmenformen der Ág?is in ihren Beziehungen zu orientalischen und europäischen Helmen in der Bronze-und frühen Eisenzeit, Mainz, 1972; Born H., Seidl U., Schutzwaffen aus Assyrien und Urartu, Sammlung Axel Guttmann IV, Mainz, 1995; Christie’s,The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part I, Wednesday 6 November 2002, London; Christie’s,The art of the warfare, the Axel Guttmann collection, Part II, Wednesday 28 April 2004, London, 2004; Dezs?, T., Near Eastern Helmets of the Iron Age, (British Archaeological Reports, S992), Oxford, 2001. 2.1 kg total, 48cm including stand (19"). Property of a London gentleman; believed to be ex Guttmann collection; accompanied by an archaeological report by military specialist Dr. Raffaele D'Amato; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10197-167081. In literature, these helmet are identified with the general word for helmet ( Gurpisu), and especially with the word Karbatullu. This specimen is a rare example of a helmet of this typology with multiple rim-holes for the attachment of a lining fabric, although this would have been normal for most Urartian helmets. The lion figure, also visible on Assyrian or Urartian helmet fragments preserved in the British Museum, is usually connected with the goddess Ishtar, supporter of Assyrian royal power. Fine condition.

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Lot 183

13th-10th century BC. A black limestone cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a typed and signed scholarly note issued by the late W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'In the middle of the design stands a god or hero, wearing a robe with a winged solar disc resting on his head. In each hand he is holding off a rearing winged quadruped. A terminal is formed of a crescent above a stand with unidentified object rising from the stand. This comes from Syria or Anatolia and dates to c. 1200-1000 B.C. It is a rare type, but crude in execution. It is in quite good condition.' 9.7 grams, 26mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number V-372; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; and accompanied by a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by the Professor. Fine condition. Rare.

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Lot 497

10th-11th century AD. A sheet bronze appliqué formed as a lacertine panel with four canines, probably wolves enmeshed, the three remaining profile heads and forelegs extending beyond the quatrefoil border, reserved on a pounced field; the eyes pierced for attachment. 3.25 grams, 49mm (2"). Ex central London gallery; acquired on the UK art market. Fine condition. Extremely rare.

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Lot 162

Circa 3000 BC. A rectangular biconvex clay tablet with impressed grid and pictograms to each face; accompanied by an old scholarly note, signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states in reference to this (a) and another tablet (b, see lot above) presented as a pair: 'Two Pictographic clay tablets (a) 59x49mm mentions 88 sheep (b) 60x47mm. Both administrative documents c.3000 B.C. from Sumer. Condition fair.' 43 grams, 59mm (2 1/4"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; collection number T1(b); accompanied by an original scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993. Fair condition, repaired.

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Lot 553

1603-1625 AD. A silver vervel or hawking ring used during falconry, comprising a flat-section hoop with legend in italic script 'Kyng James', and a waisted heater shield with quartered arms of the Stuart kings; the arms displayed are the royal arms used by the Stuarts (outside of Scotland) from the accession of James I to the British throne in 1603. 0.84 grams, 10.36mm (1/2"). Found while searching with a metal detector near Angmering, West Sussex, UK, on 8 November 2016; declared under the treasure act under reference number 2017 T10, subsequently valued at £4,000-£4,500, but disclaimed as no museum was in a position to acquire it; accompanied by a copy of the treasure report for H M Coroner, the official provisional valuation, letters from the British Museum, and a copy of the Portable Antiquities report number SUSS-D17951; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10233-167384. James Charles Stuart was born 19th June 1566 and died 27th March 1625. He was King of Scotland, reigning as James VI from 24 July 1567. He later became King of England and Ireland, reigning as James I with the union of the Scottish and English crowns on 24 March 1603 until his death. Falconry was a popular sport of the nobility and gentry in the Tudor and Stuart periods, and there were strict rules concerning the social classes and the types of bird appropriate to each, documented in various books on hunting, hawking, fishing and heraldry. A hawking ring or vervel formed part of the equipment of a hunting bird, where it was attached to the jesses around the bird's feet. It probably allowed a sturdy leather leash to be connected to the jesses and the block or perch. Many known examples are made in silver, usually with the owner's name or initials engraved on the hoop. Rare examples feature an attached heraldic shield, as in the present case, which demonstrate clearly the aristocratic status of the owner. The Boke of St. Albans, printed in 1486, offers a seriation of bird-types appropriate to the various social classes, e.g. Ther is a Gerfawken. A Tercell of a gerfawken. And theys belong to a Kyng..... Ther is a Spare Hawke, and he is an hawke for a prest. (There is a gyrfalcon. A tercel [male] of a gyrfalcon. And these belong to a King..... There is a sparrowhawk and he is a hawk for a priest.) Fine condition; edge of shield bent. An excessively rare ring, the personal possession of an important British monarch. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]

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Lot 161

Circa 3000 BC. A rectangular biconvex clay tablet with impressed grid and pictograms to one face; accompanied by a copy of a hand written and signed scholarly note, signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states in reference to this (b) and another tablet (a, see lot below) presented as a pair: 'Two Pictographic clay tablets (a) 59x49mm mentions 88 sheep (b) 60x47mm. Both administrative documents c.3000 B.C. from Sumer. Condition fair.' 56.8 grams, 50mm (2"). Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; collection number T1(a); accompanied by a copy of a hand written and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10248-165043. Fair condition.

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Lot 530

Mid 14th-mid 15th century AD. A gold finger ring with D-section hoop, flared and cusped shoulders each with an inset garnet and heart-shaped reveal, trapezoidal bezel with claw setting for a cabochon sapphire; the underside flat with blackletter 'ihc' legend. See Gaimster, G. & Gilchrist, R., The Archaeology of the Reformation 1480-1580, and Kunz, G., Rings for the Finger, 1973. Published under the Treasure Act, reference 2020-T74 and Portable Antiquities Scheme report number NMS-71D15D. 4.06 grams, 20.76mm overall, 16.13mm internal diameter (approximate size British K 1/2, USA 5 1/2, Europe 10.58, Japan 10) (3/4"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector on Monday 20th January 2020, near Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, 2020; recorded with Portable Antiquities Scheme and disclaimed under Treasure Act reference 2020-T74; accompanied by various documents including a letter from the British Museum stating that the ring is to be returned to the finder, and a copy of the PAS report number NMS-71D15D, and an independent specialist report and valuation by graduate gemmologist and jewellery expert Anna Rogers, GIA GG, BA, Gem-A, ref. no.165864/7/10/2020; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no.10224-165864. The HM Coroner report offers a date range of 1350-1550 AD based on the overall format of the ring, the devotional significance of the Christogram (ihc) and the cut of the cabochon. A date in the later 16th century or beyond is regarded as improbable due to the prevailing religious climate of the Reformation. Very fine condition. Rare and important. [A video of this lot is available to view on Timeline Auctions website.]

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Lot 384

Late 3rd millennium BC. A bronze discoid stamp seal with loop handle; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'Stamp Seal of Bronzer 54 x 54 x 17 mm. this is round with flat face and flat back, on which is mounted a handle with flat top and hole near the base. The design, which consists of raised lines within an outer rim, shows a standing Bactrian camel with long rope-like thing hanging from its mouth, and three circles filling spaces. This comes from west central Asia and dates to c. 2300-2000 B.C. It is a large seal, the metal of which has been conserved. The design is a rare one and the seal is generally in good condition save for some denting of the outer rim and some recent scouring.' 64 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number T-170; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition, usage wear.

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Lot 188

3rd millennium BC. A large limestone cylinder seal with abstract design; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of a typed and signed scholarly note by W.G. Lambert, Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham 1970-1993, which states: 'Cylinder Seal of Cream Stone with Grey Flecks, 29 x 25 mm. The design consists of an abstract pattern of cuts and holes, the cuts often beginning and ending in points. While here and there one may thing (sic) a horned quadruped is meant, generally it is safer to accept that it is genuinely abstract. The seal is from Syria or Anatolia, and dates to c. 3000 B.C. Such seals are known, but are rare, and this one is in fine state of preservation. It is also unusually large for the type and period.' 27.4 grams, 29mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s, item number 1; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s. Fine condition.

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Lot 486

12th-8th century BC. A high tin content bronze jeweller's anvil comprising a rectangular body, 41mm in height, 40mm in width and 25mm in thickness; the top edge of the anvil is bevelled, with a longitudinal ridge in the centre and with two working faces sloping downwards; when viewed from the side, the body of the anvil is pentagonal in shape; there is a sub rectangular projection extending from the base of the body for sinking into a wooden block approximately 51mm long and 9mm thick; this projection is sub-ovoid in cross section and tapers both in width and in thickness towards the tip with projecting side flanges to provide a key, also tapered. Similar to another anvil, also found in Essex, recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme with reference number ESS-3965F0. 353 grams, 92.93mm (3 5/8"). Found whilst searching with a metal detector near Shalford, Essex, on 13 September 2020, and recorded with the Portable Antiquities Scheme under report number [TBC]. Gold working in the Bronze Age British Isles produced ornaments and other items between circa 2500 and 800 BC. In this period, communities in Britain first learned how to work metal, leading to the widespread creation of gold, copper and bronze items; gold artefacts were especially prestigious items used to show the high status of those individuals who wore, or were buried with them. Very fine condition. An excessively rare, museum-quality example.

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Lot 180

19th-16th century BC. A haematite cylinder seal, drilled vertically for suspension, accompanied by a museum-quality impression and an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: 'The design shows two standing facing figures. On the left is the shepherd god Amurru, in short clothes to the knees, and holding up his crook. He is wearing a pointed hat. On the right is a worshipper with bare head and wearing short clothes, one hand hanging down. Between the two is a vertical row of animals: a winged sphynx at the top, a lion beneath, and beneath that two unclear quadrupeds. A two-line inscription in Sumerian cuneiform names the god: Amurru, son of An. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1600 BC. It is rare for its details, probably without parallel, but the art is crude and the bottom is chipped.' 9 grams, 24mm (1"). The Signo collection, the property of a West London businessman, formed in the late 1980s-early 1990s; item number T-122; academically researched and catalogued by the late Professor Lambert in the early 1990s; accompanied by an original typed and signed scholarly note by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert. Fine condition, chipped.

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Lot 5

A rare piece of sheet music for 'The seven seas of rhye' Price scribbled out on front. Minor age related marks No rips or tears

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Lot 83

A promo set for Queen's The Miracle - rare with all 4 signatures including Freddie Mercury - was bought at a charity auction in 1989 at St George's Hospital in London - contains unplayed cd , teaser tape , photo and booklet the lot was purchased by the present owner while he was a medical student at St.Georges in 1989. It had been gifted to the hospital for the purpose of the auction. There is no reason to doubt its authenticity 

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Lot 46

Two rare interview and press conference albums.

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Lot 11

A rare programme for spring tour 1978.

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Lot 28

A collection of VHS videos, some rare titles with some excellent footage for transfer.

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Lot 22

A large collection of magazines and cuttings, some rare items.

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Lot 4

A rare promo pack for 'The miracle' includes booklet,photo,compact disc and cassette tape.

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Lot 546

A rare and genuine unused ticket for Nirvana at the Brixton Academy on 3rd April 1994, number 02824, presented in a frame with an image of frontman Kurt Cobain.

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Lot 562

A collection of Wham! and George Michael items comprising The Final tour brochures with ticket, a rare 'Monkey' mini CD, other CDs, buttons etc.

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Lot 50

A rare Jimi Hendrix four track record titled 'Flyer'. Issued in a plain sleeve with a black panther propaganda flyer pasted on to the front but unfortunately incomplete. Light hairline scratches to both sides with spindle marks to the label.

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Lot 529

A rare and unusual Led Zeppelin promotional poster with a psychedelic image to the front and information and band images to the reverse. Rolled and in good condition. Approx 57cm x 25cm.

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Lot 457

A rare Pink Floyd 'Variations On A Theme Of Absence' CD/Video box set, complete with book and t-shirt.

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Lot 310

A collection of Duran Duran CDs including a rare mini CD and some box sets.

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Lot 915

A rare Dansette Viva auto changer record player. Fully refurbished.

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Lot 555

Jamiroquai interest. A die cast model of an Audi RS4 Avant Quattro Estate car presented on a display plinth and under a perspex lid. This rare model was presented to the group as part of a gift package for the band's performance on 04/06/03 at the Le Mans 24 hour race. Also included is Jay Kay's backstage pass for the event and a letter of provenance from Jamiroquai tour manager, Warren Kennedy.

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Lot 248

A rare United Dairies advertising flexible filmophone type record promoting exercises for children in the 1930s, with musical accompaniment by Noel Gay. This is sold together with two fairy story 'Play a book' records (3).

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Lot 69

A collection of Worcester porcelain with a George III mahogany set of wall shelvesThe Worcester comprising a rare custard cup and cover printed in blue with the 'Gillyflower' pattern, five coffee cups painted with coloured floral sprays, one with the Astley' pattern, two bell-shaped cups with wishbone handles, a moulded hexagonal cream boat in the 'Astley' pattern, and a group of blue and white tea bowls, coffee cups and saucers, the shelves with a pierced open fretwork gallery and sides, 67cm x 20cm x 106cmFootnotes:Custard cup and cover circa 1770-72, hatched crescent markColoured floral coffee cups 1765-70Cream boat circa 1760This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Lot 71

A rare early 18th century walnut, crossbanded and boxwood strung bureau cabinetThe hinged top enclosing a baize lined top and a hidden hinged compartment revealing a second concealed drawer above a dummy drawer and three short drawers flanked by cupboard doors enclosing further drawers, with adaptations, 92cm wide x 30.5cm deep x 77cm high, (36in wide x 12in deep x 30in high)Footnotes:Provenance: Boningtons, Fine Art & Antiques Sale, 18th November 2015, lot 344Literature: Adam Bowett, English Furniture 1660-1714 from Charles II to Queen Anne, 2002, p. 216, pl. 7:42. For a comparable red japanned bureau chestThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Lot 14

A rare 17th century weight driven wall clock now contained in an ebonised floorstanding caseUnsignedThe 10 inch square brass dial with large winged cherubs head spandrels framing the wide Roman chapter ring with inner quarter hour track and meeting-arrowhead half-hour marks, the centre engraved with three tulips, with large original steel hand, the movement with four turned columns and urn finials in the style of contemporary lantern clocks, (two finials altered to fit the bell and spider), now with verge escapement to a short pendulum (with evidence of previous balance wheel control), now contained in a 17th century case, 2.18m (7ft 2ins) high.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Lot 400

SEX PISTOLS GREAT ROCK AND ROLL SWINDLE ORIGINAL PROMO BANNER SET OF SIX. Rare full set of six day-glo promotional banners issued to promote the release of 'The Great Rock n Roll Swindle' in 1980. Each measures approx 6 x 28" and features a variety of slogans. Generally VF/NM condition.

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Lot 710

DEAN PARRISH 7" STATESIDE DEMOS. A real collectors pack of 2 rare UK pressed 7" demos by Dean Parrish. Titles include Turn On Your Love Light / Determination (SS 550, 1966 UK 7" demo pressing on Stateside. Record is in incredible Ex+/ Archive condition, 4-prong center labels are very clean and bright. Comes in company sleeve with writing on) & Skate ( Part 1 )/ Skate (Part 2) (SS 580, 1967 UK 7" demo pressing on Stateside. Record is in equally stunning Ex+/ Archive condition. 4-prong center labels are wonderful and clean. Comes in company paper sleeve with writing on).

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Lot 30

SHANE MACGOWAN POGUETRY RARE BOOK. A copy of the sought after and long out of print 'Poguetry' book (Faber and Faber, 1989) by Shane MacGowan, John Hewitt and Steve Pyke. Some wear and creasing along spine, some pen marks, light foxing.

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Lot 573

DAVID BOWIE / TERRY O'NEILL T-SHIRT / BOOK. To include: Terry O'Neill - Rare and Unseen (ACC Arts Books) signed by Terry O'Neill, excellent condition. Also a boxed t-shirt from the Iconic Images /Terry O'Neill collection with images of DB onstage in LA, 1976, size M, unworn.

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Lot 415

OASIS BILLBOARD POSTERS. Oasis posters to include: Live By The Sea, Earl's Court concert poster, a rare Japanese issue posters. Each approx 40 x 60", condition generally strong VF or NM.

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Lot 905

THE BEATLES AND RELATED - UK LPs, 7" (INCLUDING RARE FLEXI'S). A smashing good lot of around 21 LPs and a handful of 7" including some rare flexi's. Beatles titles include The Beatles Third Christmas Record (1965 Fan Club release, flexi has some hazing, no insert, picture sleeve is in beautiful Ex condition), Another Beatles Christmas Record (1964 Fan Club release, flexi has some light creasing and hazing, no insert, picture sleeve has some pen and a small pin hole, VG), All My Loving, Twist And Shout, A Hard Day's Night (GEP 8920, factory sample sticker on side 1), Beatles For Sale (PMC 1240, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (PCS 7027, reissue), A Collection of Beatles Oldies (PCS 7016, reissue), Wings - Band On The Run (2 copies). The Beatles - From Liverpool (2 copies, one in box, other has all 8 LPs in their numbered picture sleeves without box). Condition is generally VG to Ex.

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