A rare set of early 20th century Avery jockey scales with weights. History/Provenance: the scale was one of two at Newmarket and was sold after the war and used on Southend Pier as a fairground scale. In 1967 it was sent to Avery to be chrome plated on the brass and restamped with EIIR (19) 67 Stamp. The scale comprises a very early leather mahogany chair in need of restoration but the scale weighs accurately to 2oz and there is a full set of weights and original 1950s fairground board. Prior to auction, the scale was on loan at The Avery Historical Museum which closed in August 2014. This lot is accompanied by numerous photographs and clippings including a photograph of "Teddy" Edwin Watt who died in 2011 in Torbay. He had, up until 2000, used the scales on Paignton seafront until health and safety banned him. He purchased them through his showman background Southend in the early 1970s.
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A rare Polonaise rug with floral decorated main panels in muted shades showing traces of blue and yellow, 380 x 168cm. CONDITION REPORT: Extremely faded and worn, almost beyond recognition. There is metal thread woven into the decoration throughout. There are several 2cm x 2cm holes and there are 4 or 5 patched repairs appearing on the back.
A rare and unusual 19th century rectangular slate panel commemorating the Egyptian war, 1882, elaborately engraved throughout with a classical arch surmounted with Britannia flanked by officers slaying Egyptian soldiers above pair of panels inscribed "Alexandria and Tel El Kebir" and inscribed "In Memento of The Egyptian War 1882" above a scene depicting a British cavalry officer slaying an Egyptian cavalryman with a view of the pyramids beyond, the front panels of the depicted arch are inscribed with details of the Egyptian War and inscribed to the foot of the arch "By. Z.F. 1009.", further inscribed in a square panel on the bottom border "Respectfully inscribed to Chief Warder John White H.M. Convict Department, Portland. By a convict.", 62 x 37cm, in Gothic style oak frame. Provenance: from the family the named chief warder John White by descent. Included is a signed affidavit confirming the above and stating that to the best of the family's knowledge, it was done by the prisoner with only a ruler and a bone needle.
A rare Ranlite Clockwork large scale Austin Saloon, in black Bakelite, circa 1935, length 270mm (10.5in), in a contemporary plain card box, F, repairs to roof at top of front doors, lacks windscreen, paint loss to tin wheel arches/running boards, tyres disfigured, key broken, clockwork requires attention
A rare Colt Lightning slide action rifle. This is a large frame (express model) in 40-60-260 cal. (now on the obsolete calibre list). This model was made 1887-1894 with a total production of only 6,496. This example S/No. 1765 dating to approx 1889. The rifle is in overall fine condition retaining most original finish to metalwork and woodwork
hinged cancelled hinged 1840/1953 - Well developed collection of the period with rare copies and unusual varieties, organised into two albums including a study on the 1 p. red and 2p. tables of the first issue - Group to be examined but of great interest for experts. It deserves in depth examination - Four cert. (historical) BPA (1954/58)
mint and hinged 1848 - “Post Paid” 1 p. orange on yellowish paper initial printing (pos. 10) - Extraordinarily preserved and well margined - Former Ferrary, Hind, Burrus and Kanai collection (in the last two collection it was the only new copy of this rare stamp). Coming from the Feldman auction, Zurich, 3rd November 1993, n. 5
An extremely rare French wrought iron fireback, early 16th century An extremely rare French wrought iron fireback, early 16th century, Pau district, composed of three horizontal slats secured to three uprights, the central one with fleur-de-lys finial flanked by further finials, the outer uprights topped with hanging rings, 106cm high, 159cm wide Comparative Literature: Henri Carpentier, Plaques de Cheminées, F. de Nobele, Paris, 1967, see page 170 for a directly comparable example
An impressive and rare French wrought iron framed combination orangery and... An impressive and rare French wrought iron framed combination orangery and glasshouse, 19th century, the square section orangery with domed four sided top, the adjoining greenhouse of broad gothic arched form, all above a low supporting wall of old bricks, on a sectional modern concrete foundation, 490cm high, 1450cm long, 450cm wide, (the glazing now missing overall but for a small number of panes)
Later 6th-7th century AD. A silver sword mount formed as a central square panel with cell above, four beast-head arms; the cell with inset garnet cloison and crimped gold foil behind; the centre hollow with slider-bar to the reverse; each arm a stylised beast-head with bilinear collar, bilinear brow-ridge and nasal, pellet eyes and nostrils with bilinear frames. See Franceschi, G., Jorn, A. & Magnus, B. Mennesker, Guder og Masker i Nordisk Jernalderkunst, vol.1, Borgen, 2005; Hammond, B. British Artefacts vol.1 - Early Anglo-Saxon, Witham, 2009; Menghin, W. Das Schwert im Frühen Mittelalter, Stuttgart, 1983; Pollington, S., Kerr, L. & Hammond, B. Wayland's Work: Anglo-Saxon Art, Myth & Material Culture from the 4th to 7th century, Ely, 2010; Mortimer, P. Woden's Warriors. Warriors and Warfare in 6th-7th Century Northern Europe, Ely, 2011. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. Sword pyramids were once a very rare class of find, discovered only in very high-status burials such as Niederstotzingen (Germany), Sutton Hoo Mound 1 (Suffolk, England) and the Broomfield barrow (Essex, England). Since the 1980s, a quantity of such finds have come to light and the object-class is now better understood. They are found predominantly in England, the Rhineland, central Europe and southern Scandinavia, and were a short-lived display item. The classic form is a truncated hollow gold (or silver, or bronze) pyramid with a bar to the reverse, inset garnet and glass plaques to the four faces and top (Pollington et al., fig.8.52 and plates 19, 54, 55; Hammond, p.73-4; Menghin, map 22). Several variant forms do exist, such as the octagonal-base and the conical types (Hammond, 2009, item 1.4.2.2-f; Mortimer, 2011, p.117). Another common Continental variant includes a flat-section rectangular plaque, as well as a form with curved edges to the plaque (Menghin, map 23). The present example with four beast-heads is apparently unique, although it has parallels in later harness and other mounts. The beast-heads have close parallels on the headplate of a 6th c. silver bow-brooch from Stora Gairvide, Gotland (Franceschi et all, item 75) and on the footplate of another from a burial mound at Sandal, Norway (Franceschi et al., item 66). The exact purpose of the pyramids is not known, but when they occur in graves they are usually placed in pairs high on the sword's scabbard (Menghin, p.150 and fig.90) which suggests that they were used in the suspension of the scabbard from its belt, or more evocatively in the fastening of textile 'peace-bands' which secured the sword in its scabbard and provided a very visible demonstration that the owner did not intend to draw it in haste (Mortimer, p.116). 18 grams, 39mm (1 1/2"). Property of a Scottish gentleman; acquired from continental Europe in the early 1960s; gifted to his daughter in the early 1980s; thence by descent 2004. "Fine condition, usage wear to upper face."
10th-11th century AD. A bronze discoid Scandinavian type pendant (also widespread in the historical Rus region), with central raven motif with spread wings, raised border. Cf. Korshyn, V.E. Yazicheskiye Priveski Drevniye Rusi X-XIV Vekov, volume III, Moscow, 2013, item L5-8. 5.60 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Fair condition; loop cracked. Rare.
9th-12th century AD. A bronze mould half with pouring hole above, transverse slot to accept a pin, broad axe-shaped recess with pellet detailing, Baltic workmanship. Cf. mould half in Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate VII, item 15. The transverse slot was used to hold a pin to create a ready-made suspension loop. 22 grams, 38mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Rare.
9th-12th century AD. A rectangular bronze mould for a lozenge pendant with lattice pattern, transverse slot to accept a pin, Baltic workmanship. Cf. mould half in Sedov, B.B. Finno-Ugri i Balti v Epokhi Srednevekovija, Moscow, 1987, plate VII, item 21. The transverse slot was used to hold a pin to create a ready-made suspension loop. 21 grams, 31mm (1 1/2"). Property of a German collector; acquired in the 1990s. [No Reserve] Fine condition. Rare.
9th-12th century AD. A bronze piriform mount or repoussé die with pellets to the border, central motif of a facing figure with centre-parted hair, the body angled forwards with geometric lines before, trefoil behind the shoulders, possibly depicting god Baldr being killed by a mistletoe branch. Supplied with a positive X-Ray Fluorescence analysis certificate. Baldr was a young and beautiful god of light and purity, son of the god Odin and the goddess Frigg. He had a dream of his own death and when his mother found out about the danger, she made every object in every realm vow never to hurt Baldr, except mistletoe. Loki, cunning god of mischief, found out and hurried to the place where the gods were indulging in throwing objects at Baldr, which would bounce off without harming him. Loki gave the mistletoe to Baldr's blind brother Hodr, who then inadvertently killed his brother with it. The story of Baldr's death is also recorded in Saxo Grammaticus' book Gesta Danorum, although it tells a slightly different story, in which Balder (called Balderus) is defeated by Hodr (called Hotherus) with a magic sword called Mistletoe. In this tale, Balder and Hodr were rival suitors for the hand of Nanna (wife of Balder in Edda), and Balder was a demigod with (nearly) invulnerable body. 27 grams, 42mm (1 3/4"). From an old Munich collection; acquired on the German art market before 2000. Very fine condition. Extremely rare.
4th century BC. A round-section gold penannular bracelet with slight recurve to the underside, square-section finials formed as serpent-heads with pellet eyes and scale detailing. 52 grams, 81mm (3 1/4"). From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition. Rare.
1400-1100 BC. A penannular silver hoop with butted ends, engraved design of bulls and a tree; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Ancient Silver Finger-Ring. This was made from a strip of sheet silver, bent to a circle and embossed and engraved. It deepens away from the join. In the centre of the design is a stylized sacred tree with central stem, two cotyledons and seven buds around the drown, and other details. To each side of the tree is an approaching bull, the one on the right separated by a maltese cross, the on on the left separated by a rhomb. At each end of the strip is a kind of trefoil. The whole design is enclosed within upper and lower rulings. This is a Middle Assyrian ring, c. 1400-1100 B.C. It is deeply and finely engraved and in remarkably good condition for ancient silver. Rings of this kind and quality are rare. It was probably used as a ring-seal. 26 grams, 29mm overall, 25.55mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z+7 1/2, USA 16 1/4, Europe 38.54, Japan 37) (1 1/2"). Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. Fine condition. Very rare.
2500-2100 BC. A carved stone head with horns above the ears and inlaid eyes; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Ancient Near Eastern Demon Head in Black Stone. 61 x 29 x 68mm. The front gives the face in full detail, the back in contrast is smooth and plain. The demon has a smiling face, with chin, lips and nose rendered fully naturalistic. The eyes are inlaid with shell and lapis in bitunen [sic] surround. They are large. The brows join above the nose are [sic] are also inlaid. The ears are those of a quadruped and the bases of horns appear above the ears. The top of the head is smooth. This comes from central Mesopotamia or a neighbouring area and dates to c. 2500-2100 B.C. It is an extremely rare item for size and quality of workmanship. The nose has a little damage, otherwise the piece is in very good condition and is an important addition to art of its period and area.; mounted on a custom-made stand. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Bulls and lions in quasi-human pose have been known in the ancient Near East since the early third millennium BC. They have been interpreted as personifying the elementary principles of world order. The figure of the bull-man is first seen on cylinder seals of the Early Dynastic Period (3000 - 2500 BC) where he is shown with human head and torso but with taurine horns, lower body and legs. The figure is often associated with a human hero figure engaged in some sort of contest of strength. In the Old Babylonian Period (1950 - 1651 BC) the bull-man appears as a companion of the sun god Shamash. In later periods the bull-man appears as one of a repertoire of generally beneficent creatures that were placed within buildings as a barrier to evil. 293 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition. Extremely rare.
750-650 BC. A rectangular ceramic tablet with cuneiform text; accompanied by a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Ancient Assyrian Clay Tablet. 95 x 52mm. The format of this tablet is unusual. The top two corners have been cut away, and a hole bored through the tab so created, to that the tablet could be held in a wooden frame. The real text in Assyrian cuneiform follows below this tab, and was continued on the reverse, but this is now lost. The tab on the obverse is decorated with crossing bands, and amid them there is a short inscription which is not now quite complete: 'Upon the house of Mr. [...] son of his god, .... [extend] protection.' The main text is intended to keep the owner safe from the myriad evil demons conceived to inhabit the universe. It is a variant of many such texts, but is apparently unique in its particular selection and listing of of [sic] these malign powers. In the continuation on the back, which is now lost, instructions on how to deal with these threats were no doubt written. The following is a translation, though the ends of the lines are mostly now lost: 'Preventive ritual. Evil of dreams, signs and evil omens, evil of wicked and fearful omens, evil and no good of [...] by making an offering, the diviner's rites [...] evil of sorceries, charms, spells, magic, evil of mankind, evil 'foot', ... dread, panic, silence, breathlessness, despondency, the curse of the gods, [...] the mouth of the people [....] confrontation with a god, [...] the ban of the gods [...].' The tablet dates to c. 750-650 B.C. and is rare in its particular format with the tab to hold it in a frame. The script preserved is that of a professional scribe: clear and legible where well preserved. 80 grams, 95mm (3 3/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. Fine condition. Rare.
Circa 3200 BC. A carved limestone seal with frieze of advancing figures; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Grey Stone. 21 x 14mm. The design consists of a frieze of four human bodies, walking and in some cases raising one hand. Some fillers appear near the top of the scene. This is a Sumerian Uruk period seal, c.3200 B.C. It is deeply engraved and has a rare design, known mostly from impressions on bullae for its style. The surface is worn, but the deepness of design has saved the design very well. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. 5.46 grams, 21mm (3/4"). Private collection, London, UK; formed 1970s-1980s. "Fine condition, abraded."
1900-1700 BC. A carved lapis lazuli seal with seated god and procession of figures; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Lapis Lazuli. 14 x 8mm. On the right a god is seated on an angular stool, wearing a hat and long robe, holding up a cup. Two standing figures face him: first a human worshipper in long robe which leaves on shoulder bare, clasping the hands at the waist, secondly an introducing deity also in long robe raising one hand. There s a lunar crescent in the sky and a sitting monkey as a filler. The design rests on a base line. This is an Old Babylonian seal, c. 1900-1700 B.C. It is in a rare stone, and the seal is in fine condition. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz 1.92 grams, 14mm (1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; aquired in the late 1970s and 1980s. Very fine condition.
Circa 3000 BC. A carved marble seal with geometric designs; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of White Marble. 25.5 x 17mm. The design is a pattern of lines and shapes: the larger one of the two being based on a running quadruped, the smaller one being an eye shape. Instead of the usual piercing through the middle, there is a pierced extension at the top, perhaps meant as a depiction of the head of some creature. This is a jemdet Nasr Sumerian seal, c.3000 B.C. It is in fine condition, and the extension on top is rare. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz 7.50 grams, 26mm (1"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Fine condition.
2300-2200 BC. A limestone cylinder seal with intaglio images of a standing god and animals; supplied with a cast impression; accompanied by an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Grey Stone. 32 x 24mm. In the centre of the scene is a standing god, with long beard, long robe from the waist of decorated cloth and bottom fringe. In each hand he is gripping the horn of a bull: the two identical: long curling beards and manes. Above the backs of the bulls are crouching lions on a smaller scale, and above and between the lions a recumbent quadruped. Below each arm of the god is a very small rearing horned quadruped. This is an Akkadian period seal c. 2300-2200 B.C., but extremely rare and possibly unique. The design seems to lack any parallel so far. Most of the surface is in very good condition, but the creature above the lions is slightly damaged. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz 33 grams, 32mm (1 3/4"). Property of a lady; acquired in the late 1970s on the London art market. Fine condition.
1400-1200 BC. A carved marble seal with frieze of animals; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of White Marble with Brown Inclusion, 18.5 x 11mm. The design is a lizard or similar creature, two water creatures with four legs and two antennae and a snake. This comes from Syria-Palestine and dates to c. 1400-1200 B.C. It is a rare type and in very good condition save for a little chipping of the bottom. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz 3.94 grams, 19mm (3/4"). From a London, UK, collection; acquired 1970s. Fine condition. Rare.
Circa 3000 BC. A carved limestone seal with running 'eye' design; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Cylinder Seal of Brown Stone. 31 x 24mm. The design is a frieze of two 'eye' shapes: oval shapes with two curving lines above and below with short strokes filling in the gaps at top and bottom between the ends of the curving strokes. This is in the Sumerian Jemdet Nasr tradition and dates to c. 3000 B.C. However, it may comes [sic] from south-west Iran or northern Mesopotamia, where such seals were also made. It is unusual in having two grooves cut in the stone where later the deep gouging for the 'eyes' was done, and this leaves two 'tails' at one or both ends of the 'eyes', so that they may be meant as water creatures, not eyes. This is a rare feature. There is some incrustation on the surface, which could be removed. The stone is in good condition. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz 24 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). Property of a North London collector; acquired in the 1970s. "Fine condition, some accretion. Rare."
600-400 BC. A carved blue chalcedony stamp seal, octagonal in section tapering towards the top; accompanied by a museum-quality impression and a copy of an old scholarly note, typed and signed by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993, which states: Stamp Seal of Chalcedony. 20 x 14 x 27mm. This has the form of an octagonal dome, pierced lengthways, with design on the slightly convex base. It shows a design on a baseline consisting of two standing bull-men holding up with their raised hands the lunar crescent, in which is the bust of a man or god, bearded and raising the hands. Two plant symbols appear between the bullmen. This is a Late Babylonian seal, c. 600-400 B.C. It is well engraved, and in very good state of preservation. Also, the design is a rare one for the shape and period of the seal. This lot is part of a single collection of cylinder seals which were examined in the 1980s by Professor Lambert and most are accompanied by his own detailed notes; the collection has recently been reviewed by Dr. Ronald Bonewitz 12 grams, 28mm (1"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Extremely fine condition.
3rd-1st century BC. A foot from a couch or stool formed as a tiered foot and baluster with broad lotus-leaf collar, lion's claw with swept curves to the rear, bust of Diana (?) with acanthus leaves and lateral palmettes, biconvex rim. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. Similar examples to this foot dating to the Roman period can be seen on the complete triclinium couches now in the Museo dei Conservatori, Rome, The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (accession number 17.190.2076), and The Walters Art Museum in Baltimore (accession number 54.2365). 170 grams, 20.5cm (8"). Property of a North West London gentleman; formerly with a central London gallery in 1990. Fine condition; cracked. Very rare.
2800-550 BC. A bronze figure in conical cap and flared skirt, belt with animal's paws; notched detailing to the brow and eyes, hem of the skirt; hands supporting the breasts. Cf. pose of the figure in Godard, F. The Art of Iran, London, 1965, fig.62. 121 grams, 11.5cm (4 1/2"). From the collection of a North West London gentleman; acquired in the 1980s. Very fine condition. Very rare.
12th-13th century AD. A bronze discoid mirror with one polished face; to the reverse, a central pierced lug and raised rim, addorsed pair of sphinxes amid foliage, band of text to the border. 198 grams, 11cm (4 1/4"). From an important North London collection formed before 1980. Very fine condition. Rare.
19th-20th century AD. A mixed group of glass beads, each formed as a polychrome vessel with spout and handle and polychrome eye motifs to the body, comprising: two brown with blue spouts; four blue-green with pale blue bases; two dark blue-green with red bases; one yellow with pale blue spout; one green with pale blue spout. 36 grams, 18-26mm (3/4 - 1"). Acquired on the London art market in the 1960's. [10, No Reserve] Very fine condition. Rare.
15th century AD. A gold D-section hoop with ropework detailing, faceted expanding shoulders with flower sprays and sunburst motifs, three facets to the bezel the central one with engraved facing Corpus Christi in loincloth with raised arms, flanked by figures in three-quarter view. Cf. Oman, C.C. Victoria and Albert Museum Catalogue of Rings, reprinted Ipswich, 1993, item 268. 4.16 grams, 19mm overall, 15.12mm internal diameter (approximate size British I, USA 4 1/4, Europe 7.44, Japan 7) (3/4"). Property of a jewellery collector; acquired 1992 amongst a collection of vintage jewellery. Very fine condition. Rare.
13th-15th century AD. A gold flat-section hoop with triangular flange extension, incised scrolled patterns to the flange. 19.33 grams, 40mm overall, 22.03mm internal diameter (approximate size British Z, USA 12 1/2, Europe 29.12, Japan 28) (1 1/2"). Property of a Surrey collector; acquired in the early 1970s. Extremely fine condition. Very rare.
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