9th-10th century AD. A bronze male idol, possibly depicting a god or a saint, dressed in a long robe and tall conical hat holding a staff in his left hand. 86 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. A similar hat/crown detail can be seen on the Zbruch idol, which is believed to represent a pre-Christian deity. The pillar is commonly associated with the Slavic deity Svetovid, although opinions on the exact meaning of all the bas-reliefs and their symbols differ. There are also theories claiming it to be Triglav, Perun, Dazbog or Veles, but because our knowledge of iconography of Slavic gods is limited, there is no definite conclusion. However, it is known that most of the saints adapted attributes of pre-Christian gods, which resulted in syncretism, traceable especially in folklore. This statue may represent modified version of Veles in his aspect of a protector of cattle and shepherds, but it is possible that it represents an early depiction of a saint, as well. Very fine condition, very rare.
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Neolithic, 5th-2nd millennium BC. A very well formed ceremonial axe-hammer in a fine-grained pale brown serpentine material showing layers at the sides; with slightly convex cutting edge and waisted taper to oval and domed hammerhead face, with central piercing for hafting. 345 grams, 12.3cm (5"). Property of an Essex gentleman; formerly in a private collection, acquired by descent 1970s. The material from which this axe-hammer is made is not suitable for use as an implement, being quite soft and liable to splitting on the original geological sediment planes and it was thus most probably made for ceremonial rather than practical use; the lack of any usage wear evidence is also suggestive of this. Extremely fine condition. Rare.
Neolithic, 6th-5th millennium BC. A bulbous terracotta figurine with chevron band to the chest and back, looped arms and ears, head with pinched features, socket to the top of the head. 152 grams, 79mm (3 1/4"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. Fine condition; repaired, one ear absent. Rare.
13th-9th century BC. A bronze parallel-sided body and slightly convex edge, mouth with carinated collar, raised ribs to each face, two lateral loops extending from the mouth. 167 grams, 84mm (3 1/4"). Property of a professional; acquired on the European art market in the 1980s. Cf. Evans, J. The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain and Ireland, London, 1881, item 179. Fine condition. Rare.
8th-4th century BC. A fired clay rectangular weight with a large hole pierced through two sides, beneath which are four smaller holes diagonal to each other; each face is inscribed with lines of Iberian script and with wave patterns below on two sides. 1.8 kg, 15cm (6"). Private collection, Bath, Avon, UK. Fine condition. Rare.
Late 18th-early 19th century AD. A thin leaf of ivory curving from the shape of the original tusk and squared at either end, finely painted with a scene entitled, in Hebrew, 'Akeda Yitzchak' (The Binding of Isaac) showing Abraham in a rocky and wooded landscape, throwing away a dagger and standing before an altar on which his son Isaac kneels, with hands tied behind his back; above both figures is an angel who points to a goat at the bottom lower right of the scene; next to the goat is a red coloured garment and a pot with flames coming out of the top; to the bottom of the scene is the Hebrew inscription ?????????, ???-????????? ?????? ???-????????, ?????-??????? ???, ???????? from Genesis 22.12 (Lay not thy hand upon the boy, neither do thou any thing unto him); an artist signature 'Karbasi' is below; of Middle Eastern workmanship. 55 grams, 29cm (11 1/2"). Property of an American collector; acquired Europe 1970s-1990s. Very fine condition. Rare.
Before August 1684 AD. A gold touchpiece of King Charles II, dies by John Roettier, first issue (struck before August 1684"). Obv: warship Royal Sovereign sailing left with CAR.II.D.G.M.B.FR.(piercing)ET.HI.REX legend. Rev: St Michael slaying wyvern with SOLI.DEO.(piercing)GLORIA. legend. 3.36 grams, 23mm (1"). Property of a Surrey, UK collector. See Woolf, Noel The Sovereign Remedy - Touch-Pieces and the King's Evil, 1990, BANS Doris Stockwell Memorial Papers No 4, pp.10-14, legends 1/1, figs.17-19 and 23-24. Charles II held his first Touching in the Banqueting House, London in June 1660 with over 600 scrofula sufferers attending; from July 1660, Touchings were held each Friday in London between 1 November and 18 December, during the months of January and February and for a month at Easter, with a maximum of 200 being allowed to attend for each day; the weight of the gold touchpieces was reduced to 30 grains from August 1684 and this example is of the earlier type, struck at 54.3 grains; touchpieces are always pierced. [No Reserve] Fine condition; pierced as issued. Rare.
Dated 1842 AD. A large and heavy bronze vesica seal matrix made by Benjamin Wyon; the face depicting the intaglio heraldic arms of the Bishop (halved, showing a seated nimbate figure holding sword in mouth with left arm raised in blessing and an armoured spurred leg between two spears) surmounted by a bishop's mitre; with incuse 'THE SEAL OF ASHHURST TURNER GILBERT D. D. BISHOP OF CHICHESTER 1842' legend; the reverse inscribed 'B WYON / CHIEF ENGRAVER / OF HER MAJESTY'S SEALS / 41 MARGARET STREET' in four lines. 578 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). Property of a Warwickshire gentleman; formerly in the private collection of the famous actor Leslie Phillips; acquired 1950-1960. Supplied with a computer print-out of the obituary of Bishop Turner from The Times, 22nd February 1870; Dictionary of National Biography entry for Benjamin Wyon, and a print-out of the bishop's portrait. Bishop Gilbert (1786-1870) was appointed Bishop at Chichester in 1842 (see his obituary, copy included, for biographical details); Benjamin Wyon (1802-1858) was appointed Chief Engraver of the Seals in 1831 and was the son of Thomas Wyon (the elder); he made the Great Seal for William IV and also produced medals. Born in 1924 in London, Leslie Phillips attended the Italia Conti Academy where he developed the slightly affected accent which became his trademark. He usually played a roguish, suave charmer, and also enjoyed successful comic roles in the early Carry On films and on radio’s The Navy Lark. He has appeared in more than fifty films, plays and TV series spanning six decades; and recently gained new fans through his appearances in the Harry Potter films. He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1998 Queen's Birthday Honours; promoted to Commander (CBE) in the 2008 New Year Honours. Very fine condition. Very rare.
Late 18th century AD. A Georgian period green baize-lined mahogany hinged-lid box with brass lock (no key) containing a suite of three graduated cut-steel safe or vault keys each with round bow and baluster turned shaft; the largest with removable sprung dust preventer to bore; the wards precision-cut in different but matching geometric patterns. 683 grams, box: 16 x 9 x 7.5cm (longest key: 13.5cm) (6 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 (5 1/4)"). Property of a Hampshire gentleman; by inheritance 1970s. It is likely that the largest key would fit a vault door and that the two smaller keys would be to safes within the vault; the slightly different sizes would prevent confusion for the user. Very fine condition. Rare.
The Spectator. Addison, Steele and Oths. Printed for J & R Tonson in the Strand London 1744 6 vols. Irish Literary & Historical Interest. 12mo. 6 vols. of 8. ESTC T98544. The Spectator conceived by Dubliner Richard Steele, along with Addison was first pub. 1 March 1712. Contemporary brown calf. Glit blind tooling to boards. Gilt numbers to spines. 5 raised band with gilt. Some chipping to bottom and tops of spines. Front board of Vol. 1. missing. Vol 3 - front and rear boards holding by binding cord. All others, holding firm. Inscription of Sir Pryse Pryse on frontpastdown of each vol. An attractive set. Along with - "The Lucubrations of Isaac Bickerstaff Esq., Revised and corrected by the author". Printed, Charles Lillie and John Morphew, L. 1711. Vol. IV only. 32mo. [8], 367, [13]pps. Includes errata. Pps. 108, 270, 272 misnumbered 208, 170, 722 respectively. Both boards missing, & spine almost disintergrated. ESTC T143448 reports only 2 copies, 1 in the B.I. & 1 in USA. This vol. is one of the very rare copies printed by Charles Lille. [2].
The Schoolmaster's assistant. Being a compendium of arithmetic, both practical and theoretical. In five parts… Thomas Dilworth Printed & sold by Robert and Hugh Causton London 1787 1 vol. Historical & Educational Interest. Rare. 12mo. 24th ed. (173mm L x 100mm W) xiv, [10], 192pp. Foldout plate between pps. 130--131. ESTC does not appear to have a record of this particular ed. The most similiar is ESTC T83995, which only records 3 copies. However, in this copy for auction the the pagination is correct. Moreover, the publisher's details are slightly different to the one recorded in ESTC. Full contemporary brown three calf, rubbed and scuffed, with loss to upper and lower sections of the spine. Red morocco half title to spine. Corner and edges bumped, with boards beginning to split but holding firm. Some inscriptions and calculations to the front & rear pastdowns, ffep and last blank leaf, with some markings throughout. A nice copy. [1]
Tales of the Slave Squadron. Plus The Petrel, a tale of the sea. (Two separate novels combined in one volume). Lieut. Warneford .Charles H. Clarke,London:Cicra 1860.1 vol. Rare Victorian Literature. 8 vo. Both novels scarce. First novel is a 1st ed. Copac reports only 4 copies. Plus another. "The History of Magaret Catchpole, A Suffolk Girl" by Rev. R. Cobbold. Simpkin Marshall & Co, L. Circa 1858. Story of a female's transportation to Australia. 8 vo. (ix), 378pps. including supplementary, 1 engr. & half-tilte p. Contemporary 3/4 calf, marbled boards with blind tooling to same. Gilt motif to spine & burgundy morocco half title. Binding firm. [2].
Mary Seaham, a Novel and further novel entitled, Mr. and Mrs. Asheton.Novel 1 - Elizabeth Caroline Grey & Novel 2 - Julia Cecilia Stretton (1812-1878) London: Novel 1. C 1855 & Novel 2. 1864. Rare Woman's Victorian Literature. 8 vo. Two novels in 1 vol. Copac reports no copies of Mary Seaham's 2nd ed., and only 1copy of th 1864 ed of "Mr. & Mrs. Asheton". Three-quarter leather. Black morocco half-title to spine which is generously gilted. Some scuffing to boards but spine v. good. Sold along with "The black knight" & "The autobiography of a five pound note " all good to v. good. [3].
The Life of a Sailor. Capt. Frederick Chaimer (1796 - 1870) Routledge, Warne, & Routledge. London: 1860. Rare Victorian Literature. 8 vo. Copac reports only 1 copy of this ed. Oiginally published in 1832. Sold with "Ben Bradshawe", Darton and Co. L. 1859. Parlour Library vol. 192. Copac reports only two copies of this ed. Both books three-quarter leather. Black morocco half-title to spine, generously gilted. Some chipping to spine of Ben Bradshawe, with rubbing and scuffing to boards on both vols. An attractive set of Chaimer's novels. [2].
Forest Days: A romance of old times. G.P.R James. Simms & McIntyre. Belfast, 1853. Irish Literary & Bibliographic interest. 8 vo. Rare Simms & McIntyre publication. Simms & McIntyre revolutionised the publishing business during the Victorian era by producing cheap and affordable literature for the masses. As these were cheply produced they have been literally read out of existence. Copac reports only 1 copy of this ed. Sold with "Nemesis or the avenger", by Marion Harland, pseud - real name Mary Hawes. L. Simpkin, Marshall & Co. L. 1860.1st ed. Part of the Run and Read Library. 2 plates. Copac reports only 3 copies. Both books three-quarter leather. Black morocco half-title to spine, generously gilted. Both V. Good copies. [2].
Tom Rockett. Albany Fonblanque Jnr. Ward & Lock. London: 1860. Rare Victorian Literature. 8 vo. 1st ed. Copac reports 3 copies. Sold with "The Adventures of Mr Ledbury and his friend Jack Johnson" by Albert Smith. No title page. Lacks 5 lines of text or last page. Pagination correspondes with 1859 Routledge ed. of same. Both books three-quarter leather. Black morocco half-title to spine, generously gilted. [2]
Homeward bound: or the chase. A tale of the sea. J. Fenimore Cooper. G. Routledge & Co. London. 1855. 1 vol. Rare Victorian Literature. 8 vo. [165mm L x 110mm W]. Copac, reports only 2 copies of this ed. Sold along with "The Jacquerie: or, the lady and the page", by G.P.R. James. Both new editions. L. George Routledge & Co. 1858. Copac reports only 1 copy of this ed. Both contemporary three-quarter leather. First with black morocco half-tiltle and richly gilted spine. Marbled boards and page ends. Good to very good condition. Second with marbled boards and gilt motif & half-title to spine. Some rubbing to boards on the first, and rubbing and scuffing to boards the second. Very good. [4].
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Rare Victorian Literature. 8 vo. [165mm L x 110mm W]. Copac, reports only 2 copies of this ed. Sold along with "The Jacquerie: or, the lady and the page", by G.P.R. James. Both new editions. L. George Routledge & Co. 1858. Copac reports only 1 copy of this ed. Both contemporary three-quarter leather. First with black morocco half-tiltle and richly gilted spine. Marbled boards and page ends. Good to very good condition. Second with marbled boards and gilt motif & half-title to spine. Some rubbing to boards on the first, and rubbing and scuffing to boards the second. Very good. [4].
LLANELLY POTTERY - an exceptionally rare large shallow bowl, painted by Shufflebotham and showing the 'Old Parish Church, Llanelly' with painted title, no marks to base, 12ins diam (31cms) circa 1908-1916 Note: as outlined on Page. 42 of 'Llanelly Pottery' by Dilys Jenkins (1968, DEB Books, Swanea), the 'Old Parish Church' bowls were said to have been ordered by Lady Howard Stepney as twelve Christmas gifts. There is an example of the bowl at the museum in Parc Howard
LLANELLY POTTERY - an undocumented exceptionally rare oval meat platter, painted by Shufflebotham with a scene of five cows in a lush green landscape and red sunset sky, painted title to border 'Welsh Cattle', and with black painted continuous rims, inscribed Llanelly to base, 16ins long (41cms)
LLANELLY POTTERY - a rare ice pail of tapering cylindrical form, the exterior painted by Shufflebotham all round with a continuous rose bush bearing pink open flowers, green LLANELLY mark to base, 9ins high (23cms) Note: Parc Howard Museum hold similar, whereabouts and existence of others unknown
DYLAN THOMAS A handwritten letter by Dylan Thomas on Basildon Bond note-paper, addressed 'Dear Wynne Lloyd...' and with the poet's Boat House address handwritten at top right and dated August 12, 1952, size 7 x 4.5ins (18 x 11.5cms) Wynne Llewelyn Lloyd CBE was a Cambridge University graduate and former Chief Inspector of Schools, for the Ministry of Education. The letter reveals the poet's anxiety about not being paid for an event in Bangor, North Wales (documents providing evidence of Dylan Thomas visiting North Wales, at anytime, are extremely rare). 'The Ministry of Persecution' probably refers to the tax office who were pursuing the poet at about the same time. The letter is dated fifteen months prior to the poet's death when Dylan Thomas left but £100 in his will. Provenance: this is the first time that the letter has come in to public domain as it has been consigned by the family of the late Mr Wynne Lloyd CBE, the recipient of the letter
A RARE SECOND WORLD WAR LUFTWAFFE VEHICLE PENNANT FOR A GENERAL OR DIVISION COMMANDER of cotton double-sided multi-part construction, in black, white and red with a large gold bullion thread Luftwaffe eagle, in its original plastic covering as mounted to a staff car, 24cm x 40cm; together with a light alloy German Transport Police eagle device as fitted to motorcyclist's helmets.
ADOLF HITLER - AN EXTREMELY RARE AND LARGE SECOND WORLD WAR GERMAN GLASS CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR DECORATION hand-blown with a green lustre finish, and with an etched portrait of Hitler and swastika devices, inscribed 'Viel Gluck Im Neuen Jahre - 1939' ('Good Luck in the New Year'), circumference 90cm.
WOW WEE Battery operated Robosapien X Chrome Robot - walks, runs and turns. Designed by a NASA Scientist. Rare Robot signed by the Designer. 14in tall. Excellent working order. Instructions can be downloaded from the WOW WEE website. Together with WOW WEE Robotics Battery Operated Java Powered 2ft Robotsapien with Controller. In working order. Instructions online and can be downloaded from Wow Wee support. (2)
John Ogilby Rare Hand Coloured Period Map Showing The Kingdon Of England & Wales With Royal Cartouches And Royal Crests, and a catalogue of major roads delineated, a new map revised, with full margins, in good original state. By John Ogilby his Majesties Cosmographer. Late 17th Century framed, glazed & mounted.
Rare Coastal Chart Map Of Lancashire, Showing The Isle Of Mann And Angelsey, with Vingenettes showing a little & great Ormes and the Chester Ban. Hand coloured wash of the period, cartouche dedicated to the most honourable Si John Lowther Bart, One of the commissioners for executing the office of Lord High Admiral Of England. Full margins. Late 17th Century framed, glazed & mounted. 29x25''
A 1952 Indian Brave, registration number NSV 906, red. Indian were renowned for their large V twin motorcycles, also produced a smaller 250cc side valve engined machine, which was manufactured by Brockhouse Engineering of Southport (the makers of the Corgi). The Brave had the 250cc side value engine, which remained in production until the mid-1950s, and ceased production when the company was taken over by Royal Enfield. This rare machine has performed part of a large collection of motorcycles in recent years, and has been kept in dry storage. The vendor informs us that the motorcycle was last used in 2014, when it was said to be running well. Unfortunately, the vendor has lost the key but a replacement should be available through the Owners' Club. During his ownership, the motorcycle has benefited from a new exhaust pipe and is now only for sale due to the owner's ill health. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration
A 1960 Royal Enfield Meteor Minor, registration number 134 RPK, red. A rare motorcycle in period and now an even rarer sight on today's roads, as the Meteor Minor never had the appeal of its rivals 500cc twins. It featured an over square 496cc overhead valve vertical twin engine with separate light alloy cylinder heads and an Albion four speed gearbox. It was more than capable of keeping up with the competition and had a very respectable top speed of 98 mph when new. This Meteor Minor comes to auction from a deceased's estate. It would appear in good condition but it is not known when the machine was last used, and to this end it is advised that the motorcycle will require re-commissioning and the usual safety checks before being ridden. V5C, no MOT, tax exempt See illustration
EXTRA LOT: A 1966 Honda CS92 Benly Sports, frame number C92-5000121, engine number C92E-5000125, blue. The CS92 is one of the most underrated and undervalued of Honda's early classics, yet arguably is one of the most interesting. Introduced in 1959 the model featured stylish upswept exhausts fitted with perforated heat shields and featured the 15 bhp ***four (not two) stroke*** engine which was capable of 75 mph when new. The CS92 was produced for less than two years and this example is in remarkably original and complete condition. We are advised by the vendor that the engine turns over without any untoward noises, but there is some damage to the seat cover, and in some places there is surface rust on the frame. Offered for auction without any documents this ultra rare early Honda represents possible a once in a lifetime opportunity to own such a machine. No accompanying paperwork. See illustration
A 1962 Moto Guzzi Lodola, registration number UXG 118, red with bronze frame. This rare 235cc sports machine has formed part of a large collection of motorcycles in recent times. It has been in dry storage since it was last used in 2014, when the vendor advises us that the machine was running well. It is currently registered to run on a daylight MOT, with the last certificate expiring on 19th September 2013, which had no advisories. This rare Italian sports machine is offered for auction with an instruction/maintenance manual, various receipts, and general information. It is now reluctantly for sale due to the vendor's ill health. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration
A 1966 Gilera Giubileo 150cc 5V Sport Extra, registration number FHJ 511D, yellow with bronze frame. This rare Gilera has formed part of a large private collection. It was last used in 2014, when the vendor informs us that it was running well. It benefits from an engine rebore, with new piston, which still requires further running in a five speed gearbox and alloy wheels. Its last MOT expired in ***May 2013 (not 2015)***, and now will require general fettling and the usual safety checks before passing its new MOT and taking to the road. It is now unfortunately, only reluctantly for sale due to the owner's ill health. V5C, no MOT, tax exempt See illustration
A circa 1952 Peugeot 55 GLT twin port 125cc, blue. This rare lightweight motorcycle is offered for auction as an oily rag restoration project. The motorcycle would appear complete in all major respects. The engine turns over freely with good compression. No accompanying paperwork See illustration
A 1958 T.W.N. (Triumph Werke Nurnberg) Cornet, black. This rare German two stroke 198cc single has a very unusual engine incorporating twin pistons in the single cylinder and features electric start which is another very unusual feature for a late 1950s motorcycle. Having formed part of large collection of motorcycles this TWN has been in storage for the last two years but up until that point the vendor informs us that the machine was running well. The vendor now informs us that the machine will require general recommissioning after storage and a new battery will be required. The TWN is offered for auction with a list of parts fitted and owner's manual. RF60, MOT and tax exempt See illustration
A 1938 SOS DC, registration number PSJ 680, frame number DC 2019, engine number RYR 594, black and chrome. This rare 249cc watercooled SOS has formed part of a small private collection. The motorcycle was purchased by the vendor in 2009 in a partially restored condition. He has subsequently finished the job including restoring, respraying and chrome plating the petrol tank. Since the restoration was completed the motorcycle has been on display and will require final fettling of the usual safety shake down before returning to the road. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration ***Note: The vendor informs us that PSJ 680 will require new rear wheel bearings***
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