Roman Decorated Terracotta Oil Lamp circa 1st -2nd century AD. From the Romano Greek influenced period, here we have a stunning rare oil lamp. Made from terracotta, this lamp is in excellent condition for an artefact which is almost 2000 years old. he top with the scene of a pair of warriors, that to the front drawing a bow, the figure behind wearing a Corinthian helmet. To the front the kneeling figure of an elderly male seeking supplication. The dish of the lamp portrays a battle scene of "Odysseus slaying the suitors". The Greek inscription on the lamp below the scene names Odysseus. The scene depicts a bowman, Odysseus pulling back the bow, there is a soldier in the background with a spear, and in the right bottom corner is a crouching captive begging for his life. The lamps were filled with olive oil and a wick inserted into the spout, they were used as a daily light source. Plain lamps being as common as our light bulb. Lamps were also used as funerary items to bring light to the afterlife. This particular lamp is exceptional showing a rare depiction. A fantastic display item. 1 15mm x 75mm. Very fine condition.
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A Rare Egyptian Bronze Khopesh Sword, C. 2000-1300 BC. An extremely rare and unusual khopesh sword, also referred to as a sickle sword. A bronze blade with long thin body, rib running to the centre, curving to the end. Short tang to the other end for separate handle. These rare and unusual forms of ancient weaponry evolved from early battle axes. The blunted edge of the weapon's tip also served as an effective bludgeon, as well as a hook. These weapons changed from bronze to iron in the New Kingdom period. The earliest known depiction of a khopesh is from the Stele of Vultures, depicting King Eannatum of Lagash wielding the weapon; this would date the khopesh to at least 2500 BC. Extremely unusual and rare to find these examples being sold on the open market. Size: 47 cm. Weight: 726 grams. Provenance: Ex. Swiss Collection, Acquired legally over the last 20 years. Previously in a German collection.
Romano-British statue of Minerva, 2nd-3rd century AD. A sandstone statue of the goddess Minerva, standing with head turned slightly to the left andwearing a Corinthian helmet. Wearing a long peplos held in place at the shoulders by a pair ofbrooches, belted below the breasts and with a Medusa face to the chest. The right hand raised andholding a spear, the left to the side of the body and holding shield. Standing on a rectangular basewith pillar to the back.For a discussion on the Cotswold school of sculptors, see: Henig, M. Roman Sculpture from theCotswold Region, Oxford, 1993Minerva was one of the most popular goddesses to be worshipped in Britain during the Romanperiod. As well as her association with war and as protector of soldiers, she was also the patrongoddess of craftsmen and was commonly seen as a protector of cities. She also had a role in theWestern provinces of the Empire as a healing goddess, most notably at the geothermal springs atBath, England, where she was known as Sulis-Minerva. The style of carving on this statue iscommonly seen in the Cotswold region, an area associated with wealthy villas and prosperoustowns. It is from this region that a number of similar statues have been found, such as that fromLower Slaughter, Gloucestershire, and now in the Gloucester City Museum, (accession numberL.99). Sculpture from Roman Britain is rare and tends to show a strong influence of native styles,as in this piece. Size: 53cm.Ex. Glouchestershire Collection, acquired legally over the last decade.
Ex Petrie Egyptian Naqada Rough Ware pottery jar, C. 3000 BC. A red pottery jar with an ovoid body and pointed base. This form of pottery is referred to ask rough-ware, a very unusual and now rare variety to be found on the market. This type of pottery usually had a pitted like appearance. Plant fibres were added in to give the pottery more strength. Said to be from the Petrie Collection.12.4 cm.
Military collection Royal Airforce. A large, rare collection all association to Lt.Frank Smith Williams DOB 22/8/1897 2nd Battaliuon, The Monmouthshire Regiment. Served in the flying corps until 1st April 1918 until it became the Royal Airforce.Cloth badges of the Monmouthshire Regiment/flying air corps and the Royal Airforce taken from his uniform. Royal flying corps cap badge, 2 Great war medals. RAF cloth badge. WVS civil defence badge. ARP badge, RFC badge and others"Poland Still unknown" A book written by V Swicz, a Polish Airman. Inscribed inside "To Fl. Lt. F.S Williams" With salutations to the British wings.The British Soldiers Testament - First aid to the injured - The high way code issued by the minister of transport. F. S Williams wage slip. A King George discharge letter to F.S Williams dated 21st September 1915Other related photos and regalia The clock (36x13cm) was made from the propeller of the Sopwith Camel which he flew himself during world war one The plane retired: January 1920 (The Sopwith Camel was a British First World War single-seat biplane fighter aircraft introduced on the Western Front in 1917)
λ A rare late 17th - early 18th century silk fan. The double silk leaf hand painted with an elegant lady and her attendant, bordered by crowned and plain gilt spangles the ivory sticks painted at the gorge, the guards inlaid with tortoiseshell and with the finest of piqué work. The verso painted with a basket of flowers and decorated with gold spangles. With tortoiseshell thumb piece at base. Length 23.5 cm.
λ A rare 19th century Chinese Canton carved ivory telescopic Mandarin thousand faces export fan, a rare extending fan decorated with numerous figures, their clothes made from silk and their faces from small slithers of painted ivory. Carved guardsticks, carved and pierced sticks. Extended 24.5cm, closed 18.5cm.
A beautiful rare vintage Star Wars First 12 action figure ' Action Display Stand ' complete with the full set of original figures. Each figure being mint or mint+ with an original weapon. The stand and figures have been beautifully displayed in a purpose made perspex display cabinet and can easily be removed. One of the nicest Star Wars displays we've seen. Cabinet measures approx: H17cm x W53cm x D16cm.
A vintage Palitoy made Star Wars carded action figure ' 2-1B ' . 45 back card. UKG Graded to 85% . Flat card and mint bubble. Within a UKG perspex display case. NOTE: This is a ' Toy Toni ' carded action figure (genuine card back, bubble and figure - assembled at a later date ). Early ' Toy Toni ' figures were not known by grading companies and as such, some slipped through the net. A rare example of one of the largest scandals in Star Wars collecting history.
An incredible lifetime collection of loose Star Wars action figures. Lovingly collected over many years, each figure was the best condition the collector could find. All are mint to mint+ loose, and, where present, all have their original weapons. The extensive collection of figures includes: Han Solo (Hoth Gear), AT-AT Driver, Tuskan Raider, Han Solo (Bespin), Yoda, Luke Skywalker (Jedi Knight), Luke Skywalker (Hoth), Jawa, 2-1B, Leia (Boushh), Bespin Security Guard, Cloud Car Pilot, AT-AT Commander, Security Guard Bespin (white), Greedo, Lando Calrissian, Zuckuss, Han Solo (Endor), Speeder Bike Pilot, Leia (Bespin), Luke Skywalker (Hoth Battle Gear), Lobot, C3P0, Chewbacca, 4-Lom, Snowtrooper, Ben Kenobi, Leia Hoth, Death Star Droid, Dengar, Imperial Guard, Bossk, Boba Fett, TIE Fighter Pilot, IG-88, Emperor Palpatine, Rancor Keeper, X Wing Pilot Luke, Squidhead, FX7, Ugnaught, Hammer Head, Rebel Soldier Endor, and many others - some duplicate variation figure. An incredible collection. The best personal collection of loose figures we have ever seen. The collection housed within two original Darth Vader action figure carry cases. Rare
A beautiful rare c1930's lead figure / soldier set of a Napoleonic procession. Comprising of a highly detailed horse drawn carriage, with various bandsmen and soldiers around. Mounted upon a wooden plinth base. Measures approx; 65cm long. Highly detailed figures, makers unknown, likely French.
A collection of 9x vintage Airfix 1:32 scale plastic model military soldier figures. All within the original boxes. To include: British Eighth Army, Australian Infantry, French Grenadiers Of The Imperial Guard, American Infantry, British Infantry Support Group, German Infantry, Russian Infantry, British Paratroopers and Waterloo British Infantry. Boxed. Rare.
A collection of 18x assorted vintage Kenner / Palitoy Star Wars action figure backing cards / card backs. Some rare figure cards included. Comprising of: Emperor's Royal Guard, Han Solo (In Trench Coat), Leia Organa (Bespin Gown), Last 17 Tri-Logo Paploo,Last 17 Amanaman, Obi Wan Kenobi, 8D8, Weequay, Imperial Stormtrooper, Darth Vader, Princess Leia Organa (Boosch Disguise), Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard), Logray, AT-ST Driver, Leia Organa (Combat Poncho),8D8 Tri-Logo, Walrus Man, and Power Droid. Various conditions. Good assortment.
A rare variation vintage Matchbox Moko Lesney made diecast model No. 27 ' Cadillac Sixty Special '. In the rarest pale metallic green colour, with cream roof, silver wheels and red base. Condition physically very good, but some paint chipping (7/10). Within the original and correct Moko Lesney box. Rare.
An original vintage Palitoy made Star Wars carded action figure ' Imperial Dignitary '. From the Last 17 range. On the rare Tri-logo 79 back ' Return Of The Jedi ' card. Unpunched. Card back with some waves, and bubble with crushing (but no splits). Figure appears mint / mint+ (the nose remaining completely unrubbed). Rare action figure in this condition.
A rare ex-shop-stock Palitoy made Action Man ' Training Tower ' playset. Comes 100% complete and unused, with the original instruction sheet present. Outer box mint (BUT - stars cut from base), otherwise one of the nicest boxes we've ever seen. Also comes in its original outer cardboard trade box. Rare.
An original vintage Hornby Railways made 3.5" gauge G100 ' Stephensons Rocket ' ' Real Steam Train Set ' live steam locomotive set. Contents appear little used (if any), fully complete, within the original box. All inner packing present. Only ever displayed, never fired. Rare in this condition. Highly detailed set.
A rare superbly detailed Midsummer Models 1:24 scale precision diecast & plastic model steam traction engine No. MSM003 ' Earl Beatty ' Burrell Scenic Showman's Engine. Model appears mint and complete (but is unchecked). Only ever displayed, so some dust present. Within the original box with inner packing present. Highly detailed model.
A rare original vintage Palitoy made Action Man ' Front Liners ' series ' British Infantry Uniform ' costume for Action Man figure. Ex-shop-stock, factory sealed upon its original pictorial backing card. Unpunched. Contents mint and unused. Card generally very good, some folding and waving. Very rare in this form.
The ' holy grail ' of vintage Playmates made ' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ' action figures; ' Scratch ' the cat. c1993. Rarest figure of the entire TMNT toy line. The figure remains largely in good condition, with tight joints and the makers details to foot. Some minor paint rub to his Prisoner ID number, and other extremities have very minor paint wear. Generally near mint. A rare survivor. Measures approx; 12cm tall.
An incredibly rare vintage 1965 Gilbert & Co made ' Secret Agent James Bond 007 - Action Toy Set 1 ' featuring ' James Bond In Scuba Outfit, Domino - She Lives With Danger, Cruel One Eyed Largo With Pistol, plus Disco Volante Yacht - In Thunderball Largo Pilots Secret Hydrofoil At Blinding Speeds .' The rarest of the Gilbert James Bond action figure sets. This one remains factory sealed within its original cellophane (split to front). Contents are mint and unused. The cardboard base under Largo has naturally come unstuck, otherwise the set appears very good. Likely one of the only sealed ones in existence. Very rare set.
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