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Lot 1754
GUILLAUME PETIT; an exceptionally rare mid-17th century English verge enamelled pocket watch, the outer and inner case enamel painted with figures in landscapes titled 'Hylas et Sylvie', the dial with Roman numerals to the chapter ring and very detailed foliate engraved decoration to the centre and with single hand, the movement signed 'Guillaume Petit, Londini', with verge fusee movement, worm and wheel setup, pierced and engraved masked cock and Egyptian pillars, diameter 5.2cm.Additional InformationThe watch is presented in remarkable condition , light surface scratches and tiny pin head sized pitting marks to the enamel, the movement is not currently functioning but the dial and case in good condition. Very small area of exceptionally good restoration to the enamel. The weight of this item is 103.3g. The case appears to be base metal, it may be brass or brass on copper, however it is difficult to determine.
Lot 438
Late 19th Century Rare Royal Doulton Aesthetic Style Blush Ivory Centrepiece Gondola form bowl with eagle mask moulded front set with amber glass eyes, surmounted with stylised moulded, winged dragon. Raised on turned moulded pedestal base, the whole painted in enamelled blossoms, the base finished with acanthus border and gilt decoration. Marked to base 'Doulton Burslem, reg no. 123857. Height, 9 inches, length 14 inches. Please see accompanying image
Lot 615
Collection of Crested Ware Pieces 11 in Total. Large sizes, some rare and interesting ones, including Jovial Monk from Kirkham. Also includes 1. Black cat seated at fireplace 'We kept the home fires burning', 2. Blackpool - Progress 'Ferris Wheel' Arcadian, 3. Blackpool - Progress Pig - Florentine China. 4. 'Jovial Monk' Kirkham - Clifton. 5. Fleetwood Fisherman. 6. Blackpool Large Swan. 7. Blackpool Tower - Shelley. 8. Marble Arch, Hyde Park, City of London, Arcadian. 9. Model of 'Flanborough Lighthouse' Willow Art. 10. Model of the Old Lantern - Shelley China. 11. City of Leicester - Grandfather Clock.
Lot 1309
WWII Interest A Rare German SS Officers Sword With Scabbard And Original SS Portepee And Felt Sword Case. Officers sword in wonderful condition comprising ebony grip wrapped with single strand wire, forming 13 bands; The grip fitted with circular silver Runic disc to centre. Hilt underside bears the SS Rune acceptance stamp in chamfered octagon; the pommel being the special SS style which screws into the hilt of the sword and not the blade tang. Blade in polished steel is unmarked/without maker and is in very good condition, the white leather blade buffer pad is still intact, the scabbard is in good condition and retains 99% of the black paint finish, the lower scabbard mount is decorated with the standard line pattern, the upper mount is in the traditional Wotan's Knot pattern, the sword is complete with the correct and original SS officers silver brocade and silver-wire portepee with woven black runic insignia to top knot. Along with original fawn wool felt sword case with woven cotton rope drawstring. Overall size: 99cm, blade size, 83cm. Please see accompanying image
Lot 20d
Greece, Hellenistic, c. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A stupendous - dare I say PERFECT - core-formed glass amphoriskos used by the ancients to hold perfumed oil. This vessel boasts an exceptionally elegant form with a piriform body, twin trail handles joining the shoulders to the long tubular neck which rises to an everted, disk rim, all upon a droplet shaped globule. The decoration of this piece is simply breathtaking. Note how the deep cobalt blue body is wound with golden tangerine orange-yellow thread-like trails applied in a close-knit zigzag or feathered pattern around the body. Threadlike horizontal golden trails also encircle the shoulder, neck, lower body, and rim (the disc form of which is actually aubergine in color). A divine work of glass art to be treasured for its impeccable form, beautiful hues, and sophisticated technique. Size: 5.9" H (15 cm); 6.125" H (15.6 cm) on included custom stand.Core-formed glass represents one of the earliest and most widely-used forms of glass manufacture in the ancient world. The production of glass objects seems to have originated in western Asia around 1500 BCE, followed by an explosion in the Egyptian industry in the fifteenth century BCE. At around the same time, glass begins to be mentioned in written sources from Mesopotamia, suggesting its growing popularity. However, it was the Greeks and Romans who perfected the technology of glass making and considered it an art form. In around the middle of the sixth century, a technological breakthrough led to the creation of the first glass vessels and allowed the industry to become established in its own right. This was the core-forming technique, which was to remain the dominant method for the creation of vessels in the ancient world until the advent of glass-blowing in the first century BCE.The technique involved shaping a core of clay and sand in the form of the vessel around a metallic rod. Then, molten glass was either trailed onto the core using a tool, or from dipping the core directly into a container of molten glass. To achieve a smooth surface, the vessel was continually reheated and rolled on a flat slab. Finally, the metallic rod was removed and, once the vessel had slowly cooled down, the core material was scraped out. The trailing of the vessel in molten glass led to aesthetically pleasing decorations in zigzag or feather patterns, in favoured colours of turquoise, white, cobalt blue, yellow and brown, like the present piece. This delicate and intricate technique limited the size of the vessel; as such, these objects were often miniature forms of well-known vase types, designed to hold perfumes, scented oils and cosmetics. The present example is unusual for its scale, and for its exquisite state of preservation, maintaining a vivid and shiny surface. The name of the vessel means 'little amphora', derived from the traditional vessel used to store wine or oil. Glass continued to remain a luxury material, although the production of small vessels for daily use extended its reach to a greater audience. The Hellenistic period, spanning the era from the conquests of Alexander the Great (356-323 BCE) to the inception of Roman imperial rule at the end of the first century BCE, was characterized by its love of luxury items created by master craftsmen for an increasingly affluent society. Glassmaking in its current form reached the pinnacle of its manufacture, with the exploration of different techniques and increasingly beautiful designs and forms.These core-formed miniature vessels of the period capture a rare glimpse of this extraordinary epoch and represent the last of their kind; the discovery of glassblowing in the Syro-Palestinian region in the first century BCE eclipsed the core-forming technique to become the preferred method of glass production for centuries to come.A core-formed amphoriskos of similar scale and design is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (inv. 17.194.597, second to mid-first century BCE).Cf: H. Tait, ed., Five Thousand Years of Glass, (London, 1991); On glass production in the Hellenistic Age, J. Henderson, Ancient Glass: An Interdisciplinary Exploration (Cambridge, 2013) pp. 203-226. Provenance: private Connecticut, USA collection; ex private UK collection (EMW), 1960s Condition: Intact and superb! Choice indeed! All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #146726
Lot 3a
Egypt, early Ptolemaic Period, ca. 4th century BCE. The upper part of a faience votive statue of Taweret. Taweret, "The Great Female One", is a blend of hippopotamus, crocodile, and human features. Those two animals are some of the fiercest known to the ancient Egyptians from the Nile Delta, and the goddess is a fierce protector of pregnant and nursing women, called upon to protect women in childbirth. This example is particularly detailed and a rare deep forest green. She holds what looks like an ankh before her knees. Size: 1.55" W x 3.7" H (3.9 cm x 9.4 cm); 4.75" H (12.1 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-private Knoxville, Tennessee, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s Condition: Lower third of body is lost, with a hairline crack on the back of the head that has been repaired. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #146603
Lot 43
Roman, Republican Period, ca. late 1st century BCE. A marble head of an elderly man from a relief - similar to Republican portraits of Julius Caesar found on coinage of the state (the Roman Senate made Caesar the first living Roman whose image was portrayed on state coinage in 44 BCE). Note his clean-shaven haggard visage, wrinkles upon his forehead, folded baggy skin on this neck, and a receding hairline with closely cropped hair that is combed forward from the crown of his head and finely delineated with incised wavy locks. The veristic rendering of his visage is a product of keen observation on the part of the sculptor. Note the furrows across his forehead, those deep-set, large, almond-shaped eyes beneath full brows, his pursed thin lips flanked by nasolabial creases, and overall gaunt face with pronounced cheek bones and pointy chin. Further conveying his advanced age are the wrinkles surrounding the Adam's apple on his neck. The epitome of Republican "warts and all" portraiture! Size: 10" H (25.4 cm); 16.25" H (41.3 cm) on included custom stand.This remarkably realistic representation suggests that the portrait may have been created during his lifetime or very soon after death, perhaps taken from a death mask. The sculptors' "warts and all" approach which may seem unflattering to modern eyes, was extremely popular during the late Republic and Early Empire periods. Such realistic portraits were created to preserve records of elite members of society such as senators, generals, and other high-ranking officials.In the Classical world, portraiture served two main functions - all depended upon whether the subject was dead or alive. Images of the deceased were created for ancestral worship and kept in a private or family context. Ancestral busts preserved the individual's contributions and legitimized the family line. Sometimes masks of important ancestors were worn at funeral processions. Images of the living, on the other hand, were placed in public contexts, as a means of commemorating the individual's might, oftentimes honoring a military victory or public benefaction. For example, sculptures of Augustus and successive emperors served to advertise and affirm their power.Cf. a similar sized portrait of an old man from a tomb relief, said to be from Rome, now in the Metropolitan Museum, inventory number 17.230.133.A portrait bust depicting Julius Caesar that is very similar in style and likeness to this example hammered at 160,000 Euro at Gorny & Mosch (June 2014) - https://www.gmcoinart.de/auction/STEINSKULPTUR_Portr%C3%A4t%20des%20Gaius%20Julius%20Caesar.aspx?los=10&lager=00108&ActiveID=106&lang=enThe description translates as follows: "In 44 BC. the Roman Senate voted to make Caesar the first living Roman to be portrayed on the coinage of the state. Immediately, the Roman mint began to churn out money with variations on the new theme, the dictators portrait. Nevertheless the research seems to be still quite diffuse as an official effigy was not published during his lifetime. The portraits that appear on republican coins can be referred for comparison, although they show great individuality of features. But despite all differences they have three important characteristics in common: They show Caesars head in profile right, a haggard face with wrinkled forehead, prominent nose and a long narrow neck with folds of baggy skin. This is exactly what Suetonius relates (Divus Iulius, Cap. 45):while his baldness was a disfigurement which troubled him greatly, since he found that it was often the subject of the gibes of his detractors. Because of it he used to comb forward his scanty locks from the crown of his head . The present marble head reflects the high cheekbones with the sunken cheeks, the aquiline nose, the broad mouth and the individual wrinkled skin of the neck. All of these features are comparably found in authenticated portraits as well (cf. E. Boehringer, Der Caesar von Acireale [1933] Taf. 25-29). Exactly for these reasons the designation of this portrait head as Gaius Iulius Caesar appears to be secured. As it bears all the characteristics of republican portrait art it must have been created during the dictators lifetime or very soon after his death. It originates presumably from a statue. Especially in Asia Minor Caesar gained great popularity by freeing the cities from the Roman tax collectors excessive demands as well as by granting privileges to the leading municipalities. The cities repaid the Clementia Caesaris with the erection of statues and other honours (cf. K. Tuchelt, Frühe Denkmäler Roms in Kleinasien 1: Roma und Romagistrate [1979] Nr. 45-54; statues in Alabanda, Ephesos, Pergamon, Phokaia and Smyrna). In most cases the only reminders of them are the inscriptions on their bases whilst the presevation of a head like this one is a very rare exception." Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-William Froelich collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1970s Condition: Losses to back, sides, neck, and high-pointed areas such as the nose and ears as shown. Expected surface wear commensurate with age, though the visage is still quite strong with realistic features and countenance. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #144095
Lot 67
Europe, Iberia (Spain and Portugal), Celtic-Iberian period, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A finely carved stone rendering of a ram, laying down in a prone position. The ram's face is skillfully delineated with incised circular eyes, curvilinear markings across the snout, and spiraled horns in bold relief - the body presents interesting target-like concentric circular motifs - two on each side. In addition, running chevron patterns further adorn the back of the ram's neck and horns - and incised horizontal frets further adorn the outfacing surfaces of the horns. The stone itself is quite attractive, probably a greenstone that also boasts rose, russet red, and cream hues. Size: 20.5" W x 14.25" H (52.1 cm x 36.2 cm)In addition to representing a ram, this piece was probably used as a firedog. There would have been two of these, and the ancients would have positioned one on either side of a fire pit that would have served as the legs to an elaborate ancient grill if you will. The ancients would have roasted meat resting on the back of the rams over a fire.The term Celtic-Iberian refers to a group of peoples who lived in the Pre-Roman era in northern and central Spain or in the region between the Iberian tribes of the Mediterranean coast on the Iberian peninsula and the Celtic tribes of the interior of the peninsula. Largely it refers incorrectly to the totality of all ancient Celtic and Iberian tribes on the Iberian peninsula. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Morris Pinto collection, New York, USA, acquired in the 1980s Condition: Normal surface wear with scuffs and nicks as shown. Deposits on the surface as well. Old losses to rear end, nose, edges of curled horns, one section of the base (below front circular motif), peripheries and high-pointed areas as shown. Still the overall carving is impressive as are the incised elements. Rare and impressive. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #145987
Lot 68b
Ancient Near East, Anatolia, Syro-Hittite, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A fine gathering of two rare religious idol figures formed from copper. Each pair of figures stand atop an integral plinth, one bar-shaped and one circular, and both have a larger figure placing their left arm around the smaller figure next to them. The larger figure shows a slender male figure standing next to a shorter female figure, each with grooves incised across their shirts, and the male has his right arm held outward. The smaller pair of figures shows a very tall male figure standing next to a shorter male figure with one arm to his mouth, and the taller figure holds a small tool in his right hand. Each composition is covered in thick layers of citrine, green, and brown patina. Size: 1.75" W x 4.3" H (4.4 cm x 10.9 cm); 4.8" H (12.2 cm) on included custom stand.Bronze votive idols like these are known in a variety of fascinating forms throughout the pre-literate ancient world. From the truly abstract Kilia-type figures that are barely recognizable as human to the exaggerated feminine shapes of so-called "Venus" figures, people in the past, as today, had a clear desire to portray human forms and did not feel constrained by naturalism. There are some repeated motifs: outstretched arms, as on these figures, which researchers have interpreted to mean an act of supplication; similarly, the wide eyes on these figures are an often-repeated characteristic that researchers believe emphasizes that the figures depicted are attentive to the gods. Miniature figures like these seem to be portraying worshippers rather than gods, and we believe that they were small enough that, even though they were made of bronze, ordinary people could have owned them and kept them on home altars. Many people from the ancient Near East are found buried with items like these examples. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection Condition: Small nicks and abrasions to both sets of figures, with light softening to some finer details, and light encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits as well as great patina throughout. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #146691
Lot 7
Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 712 to 332 BCE. An incredibly striking and rare opaque sky blue glass bowl, probably made for holding condiments like salt or other spices at the table. From the outside, it presents a conical form, with shallow, sloping sides; the interior has thick, vertical sides roughly halfway down its length before abruptly changing to a conical form above its small, flat base. The bowl is mold made, its sides smooth. Age has given its interior a pretty pearlescence through which the original color of the glass shines. Size: 2.5" W x 1.7" H (6.4 cm x 4.3 cm) Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection Condition: Small depression to interior center probably from a bubble that popped during its creation. No pontil mark as it was mold made; a pontil scar or mark indicates that a vessel was free-blown, while the absence of such a mark suggests that the work was either mold-blown or that the mark was intentionally smoothed away or wore away over time. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #146058
Lot 75
Ancient Middle East, South Arabia, Qatabanian culture, ca. 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE. A striking pale yellow-white stone slab, a high-relief funerary stele, with a carved abstract human face presenting an inverted triangular profile, a slender nose between almond-shaped eyes, slender lips, and perky ears, all beneath a tall forehead. The tall, rectangular plaque has flat faces and peripheries, and a three-character name of "Aws," a popular name during this time, inscribed below the face. Lightly-drilled recesses denoting the pupils suggest the eyes were at one time adorned with bright colors, and faint traces of original orange-red pigment are still visible around the peripheries. Size: 7.5" W x 14.875" H (19 cm x 37.8 cm); 18" H (45.7 cm) on included custom stand.The deceased in this part of the world were often represented by anthropomorphic funerary stelae like this one; however, the face is highly stylized and it is doubtful that this is a portrait of a known individual. They have been found in three areas, one of which was the cemetery at Tamna, the capital city of Qataban. The Kingdom of Qataban rose to prominence in the second half of the 1st millennium BCE, because it controlled the trade in frankincense and myrrh, incenses required to be burned at altars during religious rituals further north and west. A haunting and rare artifact, certain to spark conversation, and a reminder of the deeper history of the Middle East.For a stylistically-similar example, please see The British Museum, museum number 1995,0124.1: https://www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=271702&partId=1&searchText=arabian+ancient&page=1Another stylistically-similar example of a slightly-smaller size hammered for $11,875 at Christie's Special Exhibition Gallery Antiquities auction (sale 2490, December 7, 2011, lot 23): https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/ancient-art-antiquities/a-south-arabian-limestone-pillar-stela-for-5509059-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=5509059&sid=e325e265-8cd6-48be-8023-2e89624dfaa4 Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-private Connecticut, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s; ex-private collection, acquired in the 1930s and 1940s Condition: Losses along edges and bottom as shown. Face is nicely preserved as are the letters at the base. Minor abrasions to obverse, peripheries, and reverse, with fading to original pigmentation. Light earthen deposits throughout. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #144096
Lot 92
East Asia, China, Warring States Period to early Han Dynasty, ca. 475 BCE to 43 CE. A extremely rare example of a rock crystal ear cup (known as "erbei") of an ovoid form. The curved-bottomed cup has gently expanding walls which taper towards the top and create the thin rim from which a pair of semicircular "ear" handles project. The rock crystal is clear and translucent but has faint red/orange age deposits on its surface that give it a glass-like appearance. Cups like this example were heavily employed by the Chu peoples and were traditionally used for drinking wine, and the purpose of the handles was to provide stability so that none of the liquid was spilled. Size: 3.55" W x 0.95" H (9 cm x 2.4 cm)For a similar example, see Roger Chow, "Sparkling Splendours: The Art of Ancient Chinese Carvings on Rock Crystal and Agate, the Taoshi Zhai Collection", Hong Kong: The Art Museum, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2000, no. 220, pg. 209. Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection; ex-Joe Gerena collection, New York, USA, 1990s Condition: Intact, with some surface scratching commensurate with age. Light deposits on surface. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #146561
Lot 37
Rare Omega Marine 14k gentleman's wristwatch, U.S.A. Pat, no. 1907700, square black dial with Roman numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, crown at the twelve position, associated Bentima Star cal. 2335 15 jewel ETA movement, sliding two-piece case inscribed Omega and numbered twice, 8859179, with flip lock clasp to the reverse, U.S. PAT. APPL No. 520.818, modern tan leather strap, 23mm - **The Omega "Marine" was the first dive watch, the first watch specifically tested and qualified for diving. It was first worn whilst diving by Commander Yves Le Prieur, a French Naval Officer and inventor of the Aqualung - Condition Report: - Movement - associated movement requiring attention, runs for a short time but stops, Bentima Star movement ETA 2335. Dial - marks. Glass - marks, loose in setting. Hands - lacking subsidiary hand, marks, hands raised slightly so case not sliding open. Case - inscribed Omega, marks, some tarnishing, small bruise marks to the case back. Crown - adjusts correctly. Strap - modern, good. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 57
Rare Rolex 'Pre-Oyster' Hermetic silver wire-lug wristwatch, ref. 397, import hallmarks London 1923, circular dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, 15 jewel timed six positions for all climates Rolex Prima movement, inscribed inner case back, Hermetic screw front case with fluted bezel, case maker W&D (Wilsdorf & Davis), 32mm (no strap) - **See Dowling & Hess - The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches, An Unauthorized History, page 46 for similar reference to the model. - **Green Rolex pouch and Rolex service note dated 26/04/2016
Lot 65
Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch (small crown), ref. 6536-1, circa 1959, serial no. 399xxx, black bezel insert with the red triangular insert, black dial with 'Swiss' gilt minute track dot markers, dot markers and 'lollipop' sweep centre seconds, marked 'Rolex Oyster Perpetual 100m = 330ft Submariner'', cal. 1030 25 jewel movement, no. N849xxx, screw-down small crown, inside case back date 'I 59', riveted Oyster expanding bracelet, ref. 875088, 38mm - **Introduced in 1955, the 6536 Submariner was produced alongside the Big Crown 6538 throughout the late 1950s - **Acquired in late 1960s by the present owner's late grandfather and has been in the family ever since and has not been serviced or touched during this period - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - nice patina and good text, some typical light marks but considered good. Glass - surface scratches and marks present. Hands - nice patina as expected of the period. Case - bezel pearl worn with light marks, small indentation to the top right lug, typical surface marks and wear of the period - please view all images as guidance.. Crown - winds and adjusts correctly. Bracelet - certainly of the period, some dents to the clasp, other typical marks, no date code present. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 70
Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date 'Single Red' Submariner stainless steel gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 1680, circa 1970, serial no. 2794xxx, bi-rotational bezel, black dial with luminous markers, Mercedes style hands, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, cal. 1570 26 jewel movement, Oyster bracelet, bezel 40mm (bracelet at fault) - **The original owner passed away in 1986, he was in the Army and also participated in motorcycle and water skiing display teams as shown in the images online - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - original and appears in good general condition. Glass - badly marked and scratched. Hands - light marks, generally clean. Case - bezel is currently seized with some surface marks, the watch has been well worn and has visible marks and wear and obviously not been serviced for many years, one service inscription to the inside case back, please view images as guidance. Crown - winds and adjusts correctly. Bracelet - with the original clasp which has been replaced, surface marks present and service required. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 75
Extremely Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual Military Submariner stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a pointed crown guard case, ref. 5512, circa 1961, serial no. 693xxx, bi-directional rotating bezel, matt black 'Swiss-T- **The present owner of the watch, a former diver, has had the watch since 1980 where he qualified as an Army Compressed Air Diver 17.06.80 to 16.07.80 and Army Unit Diving Supervisor at Marchwood between 23.03.81 to 10.04.81. He later trained mostly at Horsea Island, Portsmouth and Portland Harbour, Weymouth using this watch. It has been serviced locally once during this period and no alterations have been made during this period of ownership - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - condition good. Glass - some surface marks present. Hands - some oxidised wear to the metal. Case - worn on many dives and has surface marks and wear consistent to the period and use, the bezel is currently seized so requires attention, the bars are not fixed, the back with issue markings as mentioned and subject to personal opinion - please view all images for guidance. Crown - adjusts correctly, has surface wear and flattened a little to one side. Strap - later fabric strap in good order. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 89
Fine and rare Rolex Genéve Cellini 18k gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 5085, circa 1980, serial no. 694xxxx, baguette ruby octagonal bezel, pavé set diamond dial with a red enamel centre, mechanical movement, the case back with the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, 124.2gm, 32mm - **with the original box - **Provenance: presented to the owner's late father (Commander JCS Mandeville) by The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, in recognition of his service as an officer in the Sultan of Oman's Royal Yacht Squadron in the early 1980s-Commander JCS Mandeville joined the Oman Navy in 1977, previously British Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm). Executive Officer of Royal Yacht (Al Said) and Commander Operations of Oman Royal Yacht Squadron from approx 1983/1986 - 1996He was commander of operations at Old Muscat Omani Naval Base which looks out onto Fort Jalali and Al Alam Palace. One of the last major projects he organised for Sultan Qaboos was the UNESCO Maritime Silk Road Expedition that involved the use of the Royal Yacht 'Fulk Al-Salamah'. https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/content/sultanate-oman-supports-unesco-silk-road-online-platform **please note only scanned images are available with this lot.- Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - good. Crown - adjusts correctly. Bracelet - some mild marks, wrist size 8" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 90
Rare Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Green Stella Oman Dial' Day-Date 18ct gentleman's bracelet watch, ref. 18038, circa 1981, serial no. 7261xxxx, the green dial printed in red with the national emblem of the Sultanate of Oman, with baton markers, sweep centre seconds, day and date apertures, fluted bezel, president bracelet, 36mm - **In fine condition and with the original unstamped guarantee paper, tags and box - **Provenance: presented to the owner's late father (Commander JCS Mandeville) by The Sultan of Oman, Qaboos bin Said Al Said, in recognition of his service as an officer in the Sultan of Oman's Royal Yacht Squadron in the early 1980s-Commander JCS Mandeville joined the Oman Navy in 1977, previously British Royal Navy (Fleet Air Arm). Executive Officer of Royal Yacht (Al Said) and Commander Operations of Oman Royal Yacht Squadron from approx 1983/1986 - 1996He was commander of operations at Old Muscat Omani Naval Base which looks out onto Fort Jalali and Al Alam Palace. One of the last major projects he organised for Sultan Qaboos was the UNESCO Maritime Silk Road Expedition that involved the use of the Royal Yacht 'Fulk Al-Salamah'. https://en.unesco.org/silkroad/content/sultanate-oman-supports-unesco-silk-road-online-platform **please note only scanned images are sold with this lot-Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - good. Glass - good. Hands - good. Case - some light marks but generally good condition. Crown - winds and adjusts correctly. Bracelet - good condition, wrist size 7.5" approx. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 95
Rare Tudor Oyster Prince Submariner stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a pointed crown guard case, ref. 7928, circa 1960, serial no. 535xxx, rotating bi-directional bezel, black 'Swiss' dial with a gilt chapter ring, luminous markers, Mercedes style hands and centre seconds, marked '200m=660ft', Auto-Prince 'butterfly' rotor 17 jewel movement, the inside case back dated 'II.60', NATO type band, 40mm - **with a Rolex service box - Condition Report: - Movement - functioning. Dial - nice patina and good for the period. Glass - good. Hands - nice patina. Case - generally clean condition with mild marks, some polishing to the lugs 0 see images. Crown - adjusts correctly. Strap - modern, good. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Lot 377
British WWII RAF Magazines 'Duff-Gen' of the 61st Air School (13) going from Jan 1944 to Feb 1945, this is a rare collection, all in excellent condition, they give an excellent insight into the period, some fantastic information including many aerial instructions, cricket scores, guard room gossip, comics etc. A good lot
Lot 107
A rare Au Nain Bleu presentation dolls trunk, French circa 1900, the light tan and brown faux-leather trunk with dark brown studded straps, leather carry handles and metal clasp lock with original key and original metal label above that reads "AU NAIN BLEU/PARIS, 406, 408, 410 Rue St-Honore, 1 et 3, Rue Richepance, Ancien: 27/Bd Des Capucines" hinged top opening to white paper lined interior with lift-out tray and two sections below for doll and clothing, (condition: good), 9 ½” (24cm) tall, 17 ¼” (44cm) wide.
Lot 133
Large rare Steiff mohair standing Kangaroo and Joey, German 1930s the orange and brown straw filled Roo with brown glass eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, felt lined ears with button to left ear, swivel head and jointed at arms and with pouch for velvet Joey with glass eyes and felt ears, (condition: good), 19” (48cm) tall, to top of head.
Lot 144
A rare clockwork Schuco dressed Teddy bear, circa 1930, short brown mohair head with glass googly type eyes, stitched nose and felt lined open mouth and tongue, metal torso housing c/w mechanism, jointed at shoulders and hips, red and white felt arms with mohair and velvet paws, mohair legs and red felt boots, felt jacket and velvet shorts, (condition: mechanism not working, a couple small sparse areas to mohair, red top has been removed in the past and needs attention), 12” (30.5cm) tall.
Lot 158
Wonderful A.T Kestner bisque head doll, German circa 1885, the beautifully moulded pale bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, moulded lids with finely painted lashes and brows, delicate shading to cheeks and open/closed mouth, with her original blonde wig in ringlets and plaster pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with fixed wrists and wearing a white cotton dress with lace detail and collar, underclothes and brown leather heeled boots, incised 14, this doll is known as A.T Kestner as it has a close resemblance to the rare French A.Thuillier French Bebe, (condition: tiny kiln dust spot to nose, some repair to fingers, boots are worn, small piece missing from plaster pate, head perfect), 24” (61cm) tall.
Lot 159
Kammer & Reinhardt 109 bisque head character doll, in original clothes, German circa 1909, the beautifully moulded bisque head with painted blue eyes, moulded lids and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and subtle shading to cheeks, with her original light brown wig in plaits and card pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists, wearing a white spotted cotton dress with lace, underclothes, socks and leather shoes, incised K&R, 109, 49, known as ‘Elise’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: a few minor wig-pulls to back of head, head perfect) 20” (50cm) tall.
Lot 161
Rare small size Kammer & Reinhardt 107 bisque head character doll, in original factory clothes, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with exceptional moulding, painted blue eyes, and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original light brown wig, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing original Lederhosen- style outfit with black velvet breeches, green felt jacket, braces, white shirt with red neck-tie, green felt hat and knitted socks with leather shoes, incised K&R 107, 30, known as ‘Carl’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: excellent) 12 ½” (32cm) tall.
Lot 162
Rare Kammer & Reinhardt 131 bisque head character doll in original clothes, German circa 1909, the moulded bisque head with weighted blue glass eyes, finely painted lashes and feathered eyebrows, closed smiling mouth and original light brown wig, on a good composition five-piece star-fish body, wearing original red romper and striped hat, incised K&R/Simon & Halbig 131, 24, (condition: excellent, romper faded) 10 ½” (27cm) tall.
Lot 163
Rare Simon & Halbig 150 bisque head character doll, German circa 1909, the nicely moulded head with painted pale blue eyes, and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original short blonde wig, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing original white cotton sailor-style outfit with beret, socks and white leather shoes, incised 150, S&H, 0, (condition: a few minor wig pulls to back of head), 15” (38cm) tall.
Lot 165
Rare Bruno Schmidt 2033 ‘Wendy’ bisque head character doll, German circa 1909, the fine pale bisque head with weighted brown glass eyes, painted lashes and feathered brows, closed mouth and pointed chin with dimple, original short light brown wig with card pate, on a good fully jointed composition body with fixed wrists and wearing original cream dress with floral pattern and lace, underclothes, shoes and straw bonnet with feathers and blue flowers, incised 0, 2033, BSW in heart, 537, (condition: lacks tip to one finger, otherwise excellent) 14” (35cm) tall.
Lot 166
Kammer & Reinhardt 114 bisque head character doll in original clothes, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with painted pale blue eyes, moulded lids, and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original long blonde wig with card pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing original white cotton dress with lace, straw bonnet, underclothes and socks, incised K&R, 114, 39, known as ‘Gretchen’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: excellent) 15 ½” (39cm) tall.
Lot 167
Kammer & Reinhardt 117 bisque head character doll in original clothes, German circa 1909, the fine bisque head with weighted blue glass eyes, finely painted lashes and feathered eyebrows, closed mouth and original light brown wig in two plaits, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing all original blue dress with pocket, blue flannel coat and beret, , underclothes, socks and brown leather shoes, incised K&R/Simon & Halbig 117, 43, known as ‘Mein Liebling’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: one wig pull to back of head, otherwise, perfect) 17” (43cm) tall.
Lot 168
Rare A.M 231 ‘Fany’ bisque head doll with original factory clothes, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with weighted blue glass eyes, painted lashes and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original long blonde wig and card pate, on a good fully jointed wood and composition chunky toddler body with swivel wrists and wearing original pink dress with buttons and cream edging, bonnet, underclothes, pink socks and white leather shoes, incised 231, D.R.M.T, 248, ‘Fany, A2M, (condition: excellent), 12” (31cm) tall.
Lot 170
Small Kammer & Reinhardt 114 bisque head character doll, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with painted pale blue eyes, and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original long light brown wig, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing original white cotton dress with lace, bonnet, underclothes and socks, known ‘Gretchen’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: a little wear to upper legs, head perfect) 8” (20cm) tall.
Lot 172
Small Kammer & Reinhardt 101 bisque head character doll, German circa 1909, the pale bisque head with painted pale blue eyes, and single stroke eyebrows, closed mouth and original light brown wig, on a good fully jointed wood and composition body with swivel wrists and wearing original white cotton trouser suit, incised K&R 101, known as ‘Peter’ in the rare K&R character doll series, (condition: excellent) 9” (23cm) tall.
Lot 189
A rare Marklin embossed tinplate pram doll carriage, German circa 1900, hand painted cream embossed wicker style basket shaped pram with gold edging and applied gold scroll decoration to sides and back, wooden turned handle and cream spoked wheels with gold rims, padded bedding and pink silk covered canopy, (generally excellent condition, handle support struts have come away from pram, silk canopy cover not original).
Lot 190
A rare Marklin dark blue tinplate pram doll carriage, German circa 1900, with embossed Art Nouveau style decoration to sides and shield to rear, nickel plated spoked wheels and chassis, turned wooden handle, mauve silk covered canopy, with padded mattress, (good general condition, some paint flakes to one side and front panel, silk fraying), 8 ¼” (21cm) long.
Lot 193
A rare Marklin embossed tinplate pram doll carriage, German circa 1900, hand painted cream embossed wicker style carriage with gold edging and applied gold scroll decoration to sides, turned wooden handle and cream spoked wheels with gold rims, cotton covered canopy, generally very good condition, some minor paint chips), 8 ¾” (22cm) long.
Lot 196
Rare and early cork model of a church with Grodnertal wooden dolls, circa 1825, the finely modelled church mounted on a wooden base with three tombs, the tower having hand painted clock face, corner pinnacles, arched glazed windows, upper shutter windows, and open door leading into church, the nave with side entrance and further glazed windows, the detachable end section opens to the nave with balcony having red silk drapes and door, further red drapes to windows and written prayers to walls, a row of blue cloth covered pews to each side, seating eight dressed cloth figures with silk clothing, no features to faces, with seven painted wooden Grodnertal dolls, including Priest seated in red felt pulpit with book, table in front with a further two handwritten books, other dolls include two adults and four children in various sizes, all with finely painted features, jointed bodies and painted red shoes, wearing original clothes, (church is fragile, with general wear and loss, but lovely and original), (Priest lacks feet, doll in cape lacks one arm), in a glass case, (lacks one glass section), church 18 ½” (47cm) tall, base 10 3/4” x 18” (27 x46cm), tallest doll approx, 3 ¼” (8cm) tall, smallest seated doll approx, 1 ¼ (3.5cm) .
Lot 210
Rare miniature china shoulder head doll on wooden body, German circa 1840, with finely painted features, blue eyes and red line to lids, black moulded hair in ringlets and sloped shoulders to wooden body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, having glazed china lower arms and legs with painted red slippers, wearing a red dress, petticoat and bloomers, (condition: end of right hand re-glued), 6 1/4 (16 cm) tall.
Lot 211
Rare miniature wood and papier-mache doll, German circa 1830, the little boy with finely painted features, moulded short black hair and peg jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with painted yellow shoes and wearing original shirt and brown trouser4” (10cm) tall, (condition: excellent), together with a basket containing wooden sailor doll and another), (3 items).
Lot 212
Rare miniature china shoulder head doll on wooden body, German circa 1840, with finely painted features, blue eyes and red line to lids, black moulded hair with bun, and sloped shoulders to wooden body jointed at shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, having glazed china lower arms and legs with painted red slippers, wearing a pink cotton dress, petticoat and bloomers, (condition: right lower leg restored), 6 1/4 (16 cm) tall, together with three glazed china limbs, two lower arms and a lower leg.
Lot 215
Three early miniature shoulder head dolls, German circa 1850, including Parian-type lady with finely painted features, moulded brown hair-style, and on a cloth body with bisque lower arms and legs, painted boots and wearing blue striped dress, and underclothes, (condition: one boot restored) 4 ½” (11cm) tall, another similar doll with rare moulded bonnet with lustre feather and lilac plaid dress, (lacks right boot tip), 4 ¾” (12cm) tall, and another with snood and pink and cream dress, (cracks to back of shoulder plate).(3 items).
Lot 22
A fine wooden Grocery store, German 1890s, the stained wooden shop with three glazed opening doors to front each with transfer decoration and filigree detail, barley twist columns, glazed windows to each side and decorative pediment with shop name, the interior in two sections with glazed interior dividing door, plain walls and inlayed square patterned wooden floor. Store having built in shelves and drawers with bone handles and counter, contents include various ceramic and glass jars, jugs, bottles and vases, three scales and rare green painted tinplate floor sack scales, four paper wrapped sugar cones, rare painted tinplate wall hanging water dispenser, and tinplate tray with meat slicer spinning wheel and various baskets and utensils, bisque head shopkeeper and more. Side-room with bamboo table, chairs, two gilt framed pictures and green painted tinplate umbrella stand with label, china shoulder head doll, (condition: one transfer to door scratched, centre door lacks gilt key surround, filigree detail possibly added later, one piece missing, and one roof bar missing), 26 ¼” (66cm) tall, 33” (84cm) wide, 14” (36cm) deep. Please note: For shipping and collection of this lot after the day of sale please contact Leigh Gotch at C&T auctioneers.
Lot 238
Fine and rare Bru bisque shoulder head fashion doll, French circa 1870, pale bisque head with fixed light blue glass eyes, painted lashes and feather brows, closed mouth, and pierced ears with original coral earrings and necklace, blonde wig with cork pate, swivel head to good kid leather body, wearing her original blue/grey silk jacket and skirt with braiding to buttons, and velvet ribbon bows to back, straw bonnet, underclothes and black velvet heeled boots with metal buckles, incised L Depose to breast plate, (condition: one kiln dust spot to forehead, faint hairline to breast-plate), 17” (43cm) tall.
Lot 239
Rare smiling Bru bisque shoulder head fashion doll, French circa 1870, beautiful pale bisque head with fixed bright blue glass eyes, painted lashes and feather brows, closed mouth, and pierced ears with pearl earrings, necklace and original blonde wig with cork pate, swivel head to good kid leather body, wearing a pale pink gown with ribbon bows and embroidered buttons, underclothes and later boots, (condition: head no longer swivels, original metal spring rusted), 14 ½” (37cm) tall.
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