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Click here to subscribe1st century AD. A bronze bow brooch of kräftig profilierte type with separately cast eagle-heads added to the headplate and bow. See Hattatt, R. Iron Age and Roman Brooches, Oxford, 1985 item 337 for type. 23 grams, 50mm (2"). Property of a private collector; acquired before 1975. Fine condition; one eagle-head absent. Rare.
8th-10th century AD. A bronze vessel and suspension chain comprising: a sheet bronze container or cauldron formed from three separate rivetted panels, waisted profile with rolled rim, domed base, tinned interior, one circumferential and two vertical reinforcing bands at the joints, applied iron plates beneath the rim on each side each with a median iron hoop projecting above the rim, flat-section curved handle with returned and scrolled ends; the suspension chain of twenty six iron links, each waisted in profile and twisted, a flat-section hook, two decorative lower distributors with two links between, flat-section suspension hook with bull-head finial and lateral twisted bars, additional meat-hook or suspension hook with three spurs, twisted ring. See Carver, M. Sutton Hoo. A Seventh Century Princely Burial Ground and its Context, London, 2005 for discussion. 4.5 kg total, chain: 248cm overall, cauldron: 29cm at the handle (11 1/2 - 97 1/2"). From the family collection of a London gentleman; formed in the late 1940s-1950s; thence by descent. There are parallels for the bronze cauldron from across northern Europe, most notably from the 7th century ship burial in Mound 1 at Sutton Hoo, Suffolk, England (Carver, 2005"). The waisted profile of the present piece is unusual for such a vessel, but the rounded underside is a common feature. The chain is an elaborate item, again similar to the example from Sutton Hoo although shorter. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Very rare.
250-175 BC. Mesembria mint. Obv: head of Herakles right, wearing lionskin headdress. Rev: BASILEWS ALEXANDROY legend with Zeus seated left, holding eagle and sceptre; Corinthian helmet over Omega-Zai monogram in left field. Not in Price, BMC, SNG Cop, SNG Stockholm, or any of the hoard lists consulted (Mektepini, Black Sea, Meydancikkale, Andritsaena, etc.; Müller Incerti 1260 for monogram. See Wildwinds website (this coin"). 16.44 grams. . Two other examples offered by Gorny & Mosch in auction 152 Lot 1329 Oct. 2006; Nomos AG auction 2 Lot 61 May 2010. Good very fine. Extremely rare; possibly unpublished.
9th-11th century AD. A pendant comprising a piriform natural crystal pebble bead in a sheet gold sheath with punched pellets to the borders, ring-and-dot motifs, punched triangles with a pellet to each angle; wire loop to the underside, wire coil to the top and loop, twisted wire suspension hoop with coiled ends. 21 grams, 56mm (2 1/4"). Property of a European gentleman; acquired on the German art market before 2000. [No Reserve] Very fine condition. Rare.
Kings Lynn; A rare mid 17th Century English provincial silver slip top spoonWith fig-shaped bowl and tapering faceted stem, the "slip-end" initialled 'R' prick-dot engraving, stamped once in the bowl with Kings Lynn town mark, indistinct mark to reverse of the stem, Kings Lynn circa 1630, length 16cm, weight 1.7oz CONDITION REPORT: Light wear
4 Bottles and One Half bottles mixed Lot Spirits and Liqueurs including rare old bottlesComprising 1 Half bottle Benedictine Liqueur from 1950's in original wrapping, 1 bottle 26⅔floz. 80° Yates's Demerera Rum from 1960's, 1 bottle Tia Maria and 1 bottle Tequila Garcia, 1 bottle of Woods 100 y/o Navy Rum.
A large and rare Chinese gilt bronze figure Probably late Ming, the three-faced deity with flaming headdress and eight outstretched arms, holding a Ghanta, a Vajra and other Buddhist attributes, seated on a separately cast throne, raised on a carved hardwood stand, height 34.5cm CONDITION REPORT: Light wear to gilding in parts, surface scrathes and wear marksProvenance came from a large house clearance with antiques, see photos
6 Bottles mixed Liqueurs and Pimms including very rare bottles from 1940's and 50'sComprising 1 bottle very rare 1940's 'Liqueur Verte' Pere Fremont &Cie, 1 very rare bottle 1940's Rynbende's 'Silver Liqueur' Schiedam, 1 bottle 1950's 'ABC' Apricot Brandy, Cusenier Paris, 1 bottle1950's 'Isolabella' Liquore Mandarinello Milano, 1 half bottle Green Chartreuse and 1 litre bottle Pimms No.1
An exceptionally rare 1920s Burgess & Leigh (Burleigh Ware) wall plaque, designed by Charlotte Rhead in the 4111 pattern, having a tube-lined decoration of an ornately dressed lady in profile, holding a bunch of grapes in front a parrot, the wings of the bird forming part of the border decoration. It is highly probable that Charlotte herself completed the decoration of this plaque, given the intricacy and quality of the tube-lining. The subject appears to have been copied from a painted design by Louis Swettenham for Burgess & Leigh, dating from 1921. Swettenham had previously worked for Doulton and Mintons. The plaque bears an L (for Lottie) Rhead signature in Charlotte's own hand, 42.5cm diameter Condition Report: Firing crack to one of the hanging holes versoCrazing evident on close inspectionNo other damage or restoration
A small Roman glass vase, circa 1st century Together with a Roman glass ewer, with a note inscribed Ancient Roman, beautiful little glass vase in brilliant iridescence 1st century, excavated in London, rare shape and style and of fine colouring, Earl of ... Col. 5 and 12 cm high respectively. (2) CONDITION REPORTS: Both generally in good condition, expected wear.
A rare World War II Prisoner of War photograph album Stalag XXA Thorn Poland 1940-1944Complied by Company Sergeant Major J S W Newton Royal Engineers POW 5607 Comprising: two-hundred and ninety-four black and white photographs of everyday life in Stalag XXA Thorn in Poland from 1940 to 1944 including images of roll call, group photographs, boxing matches, cobbler's shop, library, “delouser”, cookhouse, football, German Secret Police making merry, various concert parties, orchestras and military bands, cricket, highland dancing, funerals (including a tribute from the German High Command), the “Empire Games” Australia v England 1943, plays and pantomimes together with two original pencil portrait sketches and a watercolour of Company Sergeant Major Newton, a typed cast list for “Turkey Time” and a printed and signed copy of the programme for “The Scarlet Pimpernel”.
5 Bottles Mixed Lot Fine and very collectable Whisky and Liqueur from 1940's - 1960/70's Comprising 1 bottle 4/5's quart early 1960's Haig 'Pinch' 86° proof with metal twist cap, 1 decanter (bottle) 1960's Whyte & Mackay “Supreme” rare Old Scotch Whisky (missing foil - unopened most of cork stopper intact), 1 ceramic Decanter/Jug 12 yo Pure Malt Whisky distilled exclusively for Apollo window blinds (in presentation carton), 1 bottle 1940's Gordons Orange Gin and 1 bottle 1960/70's Benedictine 23¾ floz. 73° proof
1 bottle of Exceptionally Rare Triple Distilled Talisker Isle of Skye Malt believed to be from pre 1928 (the year 'triple distilling' ceased) We believe this bottle dates back to approximately 1900 (1898 - 1916) and carries the Dailuaine-Talisker Crest Label of that period). The intact reverse label bears reference to supply to the "Royal" Army, Triple distillation and Distillery manager W.G. Allan. Talisker Distillery have advised that the reverse label had been used until 1934 however the crimped capsule suggests this bottle pre-dates the later era. G. Allan took over in 1892. Three years later, Allan's trustees assigned the lease to The Talisker Distillery Co. Ltd. That company merged in 1898 with The Dailuaine Distillery Co. Ltd to form Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Ltd. Thomas Mackenzie, DL, JP, became the managing director, and a major shareholder, of the new company. It extended the premises in 1900. Mackenzie's death led in 1916 to the acquisition of a majority interest in the company by a consortium consisting of John Dewar & Sons Ltd., W. P. Lowrie & Company Ltd. (a subsidiary of James Buchanan & Company Ltd.), The Distillers Company Limited and John Walker & Sons Ltd. With the merger of all of these companies in 1925 under the name of The Distillers Company Limited, Dailuaine-Talisker Distilleries Ltd. became a subsidiary of that company. The triple distillation ceased in 1928, however triple distilled whisky remained in stock for a further 10 - 12 years.
1970 Hillman Avenger 1500 Super- A rare survivor, just 48,600 miles from new with 5 previous keepers - Offered with handbook plus a collection of old MOT's and invoices - Fitted with automatic transmission and a no-advisory MOT into June 2018PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1975 Jaguar XJ-S 5.3- The 170th RHD example and fitted with rare manual gearbox- 57,300 miles from new and current family ownership for c.30 years- Offered with history file and an MOT certificate into Aug 2018Vendor Condition Ratings:Bodywork: 'Good'Engine: 'Very Good'Paintwork: 'Very Good'Electrical equipment: 'Good'Gearbox: 'Very Good'Interior Trim: 'Good'PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1998 RTV-Vincent 1200- Matching numbers- Extremely rare bike, 1 of only 4 made- Recommissioned 2014- In good running order- Described by the vendor as excellent all round- Extensive history and info file included- Fascinating historyPLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
1942 Harley Davidson EL 1000- Older restoration- Last run 5/6 years ago- Needs some recommissioning before use- Older import, comes with customs paperwork, taxes paid- Rare civilian model produced during war effort years- Sought after 1000cc Knuckle HeadPLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 16.2% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
The Motorcycle' Newspaper Pictorial Enamel SignRectangular newsagent's enamel sign, single-sided with pictorial featuring a speeding 1930s motorcycle with male rider and female passenger. Very good condition, save for light nibbling to the edges. Rare. 14 x 9.5 inches.PLEASE NOTE: All estimates are subject to a buyer's premium of 18.6% incl. VAT (@ 20%)
The ex Pip Harris 1951 Norton 596 Manx 30M/Watsonian racing motorcycle combination, frame number E11M35893, engine number D11M22055, silver and black. In the post WWII years the likes of Eric Oliver and Peter Valentine (Pip) Harris enjoyed just as high a profile with their combinations as their contemporary solo stars. Pip had great success in both the world championship and British short circuit racing over a 25 year career piloting Norton, Vincent and BMW combinations with his highest finish in the worlds a third in 1956. This Norton Manx was despatched to Pip on 3 March 1951 and according to the Norton factory records was supplied with a 500cc 30M engine, a rigid frame and girder forks. Now 596cc fitted the DOHC engine will have been one of two engines used by Pip in the 1951 season. A 500cc limit was stipulated for the World Championships but there was no such restriction for British domestic racing, hence competitors would have one frame and two engines. This ex Harris Manx was purchased from the estate of the late Reg Dearden, one of the most famous of all Norton tuner/entrants, by the late Eric Biddle of Horwich near Bolton. The ex Dearden Nortons were assembled for Eric Biddle by Kerry Kearton who was paid in surplus bikes and parts. One of the machines Kearton received was the ex Harris combination, which our vendor brought from him in the early 1970s. It was subsequently restored in the 1990s and was then displayed at The National Motor Museum Beaulieu for many years, all be it unfortunately mistakenly identified and attributed to Eric Oliver. The renowned Norton historian Dr George Cohen identified this Manx as having been supplied new to Pip 'The King of Drift'. Now requiring careful recommissioning, this rare and historically significant racing outfit would provide the new fortunate owner with the opportunity to participate in some of motorcyclings most prestigious historic events such as Les Coupes Moto Legende at Dijon, Bikers Classics at Spa Francorchamps and the ever popular Festival of 1000 Bikes at Mallory Park. The historic Manx will be offered for auction with sundry paperwork. See illustrations
Edo Blohm Luftwaffe bomber pilot signed rare 1982 Navy cover RNSC319 comm. Sinking of U589. Only 35 issued, photos inside. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
Kathy Kirby 1960s singer signed rare 7 x 5 b/w photo to Janet. English singer, reportedly the highest-paid female singer of her generation. She is best known for her cover version of Doris Days Secret Love. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
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