STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) - Hand-Painted Ralph McQuarrie X-Wing Starfighter and Imperial TIE Fighter Illustration - An illustration of an X-wing starfighter and an Imperial TIE fighter hand-painted by Ralph McQuarrie from the production of George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. This artwork was created circa August 1976, and later printed on T-shirts for US-based crew members, including the staff at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM). The ships in the artwork were likely a deliberate choice by McQuarrie to represent ILM's work.This illustration is one of the few produced for the film that includes an X-wing. It is shown here in its final design form with four distinct engines rather than two, and features the earlier blue-striped fuselage which progressed to a red stripe later in production. The piece features a number of McQuarrie's signatures, including the orange planet in the background (similar to the well-known triangular "The Star Wars" logo McQuarrie designed), the arched framing (similar to the "Fantastic Five" painting), a soft gradient on the lettering, and airbrushed engine, laser, and motion streaks to add energy to the piece.This illustration is rendered in mixed media, primarily including gouache, on illustration board. Below the "Star Wars" lettering is a pasted-on additional piece of paper likely added to cover an earlier abandoned design element. The board also features press-on lettering reading "the star wars corp. 1976." The artwork is stored with a clear acetate cover layer and an additional paper cover that McQuarrie applied after completing it. It remains extremely well-preserved with no fading and only a minor surface tear outside of the image area. McQuarrie's original trilogy paintings are the pinnacle of his work; they are exceedingly rare and highly sought after by collectors. This is one of only a small number of McQuarrie paintings related to the first film known to exist in private collections today. Both the composition and content of the piece are superb, and a high-quality image of this artwork has never been published previously. Dimensions (on board): 16.5" x 19.25" x 0.75" (42 cm x 48.75 cm x 2 cm)Estimate: $50,000 - 100,000Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, June 28th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, June 29th or Friday, June 30th.
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STAR WARS TOYS - LEGO George Lucas Minifigure - A LEGO minifigure of George Lucas, founder of Lucasfilm and creator of Star Wars. Specially made exclusively for the LEGO design team in Billund, Denmark, the George Lucas minifigure was never released to the public and is exceedingly rare.This plastic minifigure features gray hair and painted details including a gray beard, a blue button-up shirt with brown grid lines, and gray legs. The figure exhibits minimal wear to the painted finish. Dimensions: 1.75" x 0.75" x 0.5" (4.5 cm x 2 cm x 1.5 cm)Estimate: $8,000 - 16,000Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, June 28th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, June 29th or Friday, June 30th.
XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS (T.V. SERIES, 1999) - Xena's (Lucy Lawless) Shattered Chakram - Xena's (Lucy Lawless) shattered chakram from the fantasy action series Xena: Warrior Princess. In the Season 4 episode "The Ides of March," Callisto (Hudson Leick) shattered Xena's spine with her own signature weapon.This two-piece metal chakram is painted silver-color and gold-color, etched with geometric patterns, and inset with rare New Zealand paua stones. Each piece's tip features jagged edges made to appear shattered by production. The chakram exhibits paint scuffing throughout and has been dulled by production. Dimensions: 9.75" x 1.25" x 0.5" (25 cm x 3 cm x 1.5 cm)Estimate: $3,000 - 6,000Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, June 28th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, June 29th or Friday, June 30th.
2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY (1968) - 11-Photo Panorama of Stanley Kubrick's "War Room" - An 11-photo panorama of Stanley Kubrick's "War Room" from the production of his sci-fi epic 2001: A Space Odyssey. Kubrick filled his production office at MGM-British Studios in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire with documents detailing the film's highly complex blend of live-action footage and visual effects, earning it the nickname "War Room." These 11 images offering a 360-degree perspective of the "War Room" were captured by a production photographer, then gifted by MGM's publicity department to a film programmer in 1971. The rare full set is printed in black-and-white on glossy photo stock. They exhibit bending throughout. Dimensions: 8.75" x 9.5" (22.25 cm x 24.25 cm)Estimate: $800 - 1,600Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 28th or Friday, June 30th.
BLADE RUNNER (1982) - John Chambers Collection: Rutger Hauer Hand Cast - A cast of Rutger Hauer's hand from the production of Ridley Scott's sci-fi classic Blade Runner. In a final act of rebellion against termination, Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer) drove a nail through his own hand while fighting Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford).This rare, original foam latex hand cast comes from the collection of legendary makeup artist John Chambers, who created it to design Batty's hand prosthetic. It is hand-painted with blue veins and ornately detailed knuckles, fingernails, and joints. The latex exhibits extensive cracking and splitting from age and exposure with exposed foam throughout the underside. Dimensions: 12" x 6" x 2" (30.5 cm x 15.25 cm x 5 cm)Estimate: $800 - 1,600Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 28th or Friday, June 30th.
BRUCE LEE - Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Grappling and Throwing Techniques Drawing - A drawing by acclaimed martial artist Bruce Lee, created during the development of his revolutionary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, or "The Way of the Intercepting Fist."This rare, hand-drawn illustration delineates Lee's explanation of grappling and throwing techniques derived from Judo and Jiu-Jitsu. It is rendered in black and red ink on a single sheet of paper, displayed within a clear plastic cover.The drawing depicts various body stances to correctly execute throws and to grapple, including wrist positions. It features several annotations in Lee's distinctive flowing handwriting, including "the elbow throw" and "arm drag." This lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity detailing its history and expanding upon the technical theory. The paper exhibits yellowing from age. Dimensions: 11.5" x 9" x 0.25" (29 cm x 23 cm x 0.5 cm)Sold without copyright; see copyright notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, June 28th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, June 29th or Friday, June 30th.
BRUCE LEE - Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do Center-line Theory Drawing - A center-line theory drawing by acclaimed martial artist Bruce Lee, created during the development of his revolutionary martial arts philosophy, Jeet Kune Do, or "The Way of the Intercepting Fist". This rare hand-drawn illustration delineates Lee's explanation of the center-line theory, which propounds that a fighter should try to control an opponent's center line.The drawing is rendered in blue and red ink on a single sheet of paper, exhibited within a clear plastic cover. It displays different hand and body positions to correctly parry an opponent's attacks. It also features several annotations in Lee's distinctive flowing handwriting, including "Parries - energy toward opponent, rather than away". This lot is accompanied by a letter of authenticity detailing its history and expanding upon center-line theory. The paper on which the drawing is rendered has yellowed with age. Dimensions: 11.5" x 9" x 0.25" (29 cm x 23 cm x 0.5 cm)Sold without copyright; see copyright notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, June 28th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, June 29th or Friday, June 30th.
JOHN CHAMBERS - John Chambers Collection: John Chambers Face and Hand Casts - Face and hand casts of legendary makeup artist John Chambers. Chambers received an Honorary Academy Award® for his groundbreaking prosthetics work in classic films like Planet of the Apes and television series such as Star TrekThese rare, original plaster casts of Chambers' face and hands come from his own collection. The face cast is molded around a wooden handle wrapped with tape and rope, while the right hand cast's base is engraved "Chambers '55." Also included is a color-printed photograph of the casts. The casts exhibit some scuffing and adhesive residue. Dimensions: (largest) 17" x 12" x 5" (43.25 cm x 30.5 cm x 12.75 cm)Estimate: $600 - 1,200Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, June 30th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 28th or Thursday, June 29th.
JOHN CHAMBERS COLLECTION - John Chambers Collection: Set of Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Hand Casts, Molds, and Photos - Hand casts, molds, and photographs of ventriloquist Edgar Bergen and his signature dummy Charlie McCarthy. This set comes from the collection of legendary makeup artist John Chambers, who sculpted hand molds for Bergen's elaborate vaudevillian dummies before working extensively in classic film and television. It consists of two rare, original plaster hand casts; four plaster hand molds applied with red tape; and four color-printed photos of Bergen, McCarthy, and the casts dated "11/7/55." Holes are punched in the centers of one cast and two molds, and each mold exhibits adhesive residue. Dimensions: (largest) 7" x 7" x 5" (18 cm x 18 cm x 12.75Estimate: $400 - 800Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, June 30th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 28th or Thursday, June 29th.
A RARE INDIAN GOLD-ENCRUSTED BAYONET, 19TH CENTURY with tapering blade of hexagonal section at the base and reinforced diamond section towards the point, decorated with gold foliage in a tall triangular panel on each face, rectangular ricasso decorated with gold flowers, and a pair of long slender arms to fit along the sides of the barrel each decorated with gold foliage (small losses), 30.3 cm overall
A RARE BOSNIAN OTTOMAN TROUSSE, SARAJEVO, DATED 1887 AND 1888 comprising knife with slightly curved single-edged broad blade with traces of blued finish and inscribed 'Sarajevo 1888' within a foliate and linear frame on one face, white metal bolster, engraved copper alloy back-strap, a pair of bone grips rising to form an eared pommel, inset over much of its surface with numerous brass studs, fork with two long prongs, shaped ricasso decorated with scrollwork and with the date '1887' on one face, and bone hilt en suite, in leather-covered wooden scabbard with small base metal chape, an iron band at the locket and later suspension ring and short chain, 31.2 cm blade (the knife)
A RARE OTTOMAN CIRCULAR IRON SHIELD, EARLY 16TH CENTURY of shallow convex form embossed with a low domed central rondel enclosed by a series of radiating curved flutes, engraved with the mark of the Ottoman Court Arsenal at Hagia Eirene, pierced with ten holes for bosses, some to correspond with enarmes, the border pierced for a lining (lining, rivets and enarmes missing, painted black), and reinforced in its early life with a band aroud the circumference on the inside (small chips), 50.5 cm diameter ProvenanceThe Ottoman Court Arsenal, Hagia Eirene, Istanbul. A highly decorated shield of this distinctive form, previously in the Austrian Imperial Collection and described as Persian or Syrian, is now preserved in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna (inv. no. C94).
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN MEDIEVAL SWORD (KOPIS), PROBABLY 15TH CENTURY in patinated condition, with curved single-edged blade formed with a short projection half way along the back-edge, iron hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade with a pair of finely pierced shaped plates, one retaining a portion of a silver inlaid cross, angular figure-of-eight shaped guard chased as a pair of addorsed elephant's heads (small holes and chips), retaining some silver-encrusted details including plaited 'eyes', carved wooden cushion-shaped pommel with finely pierced tall conical stepped iron button, 75.7 cm blade Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C92. Three related examples, formerly in the collection of Anthony North, were sold in this room 30th June 2010, lot 83. A fourth example, also from the Elvis collection, was sold in this room 7th December 2022, lot 3. Dating on this group varies, ranging from the 12th to 16th centuries. See Elgood 2004, pp. 83-5 and Rawson 1968, plate 12.
A RARE MAORI FIGHTING STICK OR QUARTER STAFF (TAIAHA OR HANI), 19TH CENTURY with carved stylised blind face and plain tongue with a medial ridge on one face only, swollen and flattened towards the lower terminal, and with rich patina throughout, 173.0 cm overall William Ockelford Oldman records two related examples in his catalogue of 1907 and catalogue number 84 of 1910 (no. 17). Taiaha is the Taranaki name for the weapon used on the North Island of New Zealand. Another name is hani.
A RARE 35 MM BORE BURMESE BREECH-LOADING RIFLED BRONZE CANNON, CIRCA 1871 with tapering sighted barrel rifled with six deep grooves, formed with a thick saddle and a pair of trunnions stamped on their respective faces ‘Thin-baw-set yon-daw’ (Royal Ship Factory) and the date 1233 AH (circa 1871 AD), rebated ahead of the breech, cylindrical breech with pierced end-cap (elevating mechanism missing, small losses): on black painted stepped wooden carriage 131.0 cm barrel (including breech) The Royal Ship Factory (Yadarnarpon Factory) was built in Mandalay in 1864 on the Irrawaddy river by Prince Kanaung as part of the extensive modernization programme initiated by his older brother, King Mindon (1853-78) following the second Anglo Burma war of 1852. Prince Kanaung chose ninety of the best scholars to travel abroad to learn the latest industrial sciences and over the following five years more than fifty factories were set up which included four for the production of artillery, small arms, ammunition and ships. Olympia Auctions thanks Elizabeth Howard Moore, Prof. Emeritus, South East Asian Art & Archaeology, S.O.A.S., for her translations of the inscriptions on this cannon.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN COPPER ALLOY SWORD (KOPIS), PROBABLY 18TH/19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged blade with pronounced angular tip, medial ridge over its upper portion, and sixteen pierced projections along the back at the base each fitted with a drop-shaped rattle, hilt retained by an iron rivet, extending over the lower portion of the blade with a pair of engraved shaped panels with moulded terminals, angular figure-of-eight shaped guard cast and chased with a chakra in each quarter, carved wooden cushion-shaped pommel with copper alloy corners, moulded button and copper alloy grip (grip and button restored), 71.0 cm blade Roy Elvis Catalogue Number L10.
‡ A VERY RARE NORTH ITALIAN SALLET, STRUCK WITH THE MARKS OF TOMMASO MISSAGLIA, MILAN, CIRCA 1440-50 formed in one piece with a rounded crown rising to a low medial ridge, extending downwards and flaring slightly outwards at each side to just above the level of the shoulders, projecting rearwards over the nape as a short integral "tail" and cut at the front with a broad rounded face-opening; its rear struck with the maker’s marks, a gothic letter ‘M’ beneath a split cross at each side, and the gothic letters ‘MY’ at the centre, its lower edge (internally reinforced) formed with a plain outward turn bordered by four later domed and fluted lining-rivets (two missing, the skull with one large internally-patched repair at its apex, three further smaller patched repairs, some plugged rivet-holes for the attachment of a lining and chin-straps, and its metal showing some delamination), 22.0 cm high Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent The marks are those of Tommaso Missaglia and his workshop before 1450. The same marks appear on the armour of Count Galeazzo d’Arco, preserved at Schloss Churburg (CHS21), and the associated right gauntlet of the Avant armour also formerly at Schloss Churburg and now preserved in the Glasgow Museums (AGM 39-65e). Tommaso dei Negroni da Ello, called Missaglia, is considered to be the founder of the great Milanese dynasty of armourers. He is first recorded around 1430 living in the parish of Santa Maria Beltrade in Milan when he contracted with the armourer Bellino Corio for the supply of armour to Tuscany and Romagna. In 1445 he made an armour for Lionello d’ Este, Marquis of Ferrara and Modena, that was presented to the Bishop of Liège and also supplied armour to the Dukes of Gonzaga in Mantua. When the celebrated condottieri Francesco Sforza (1401-66) became Duke of Milan in 1450 he appointed Tommaso and his son court armourers. The following year Tommaso made an armour for the Duke. There was evidently a close relationship between the two men, Tommaso lent the Duke a Flemish bed for the visit of Alessandro Sforza in 1452 and there are a number of instances when the armourer gave financial support to the Duke, gaining considerable favour that was to continue with future generations. Tommaso’s success was considerable, his will records estates and possessions in the Duchy of Milan, Central Italy, France, Naples and Spain. See Gamber in Thomas 1977 pp. 990-4, Boccia 1982, p. 290, marks 116 and 117, Boccia & Coelho 1967 p. 138, Trapp 1929, p. 56. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
‡ A RARE PAIR OF ITALIAN VAMBRACES FOR TOURNAMENT USE, CIRCA 1560, WITH AN ASSOCIATED PAIR OF SPAUDLERS OF THE SAME PERIOD the vambraces of fully articulated construction, comprised in each case of an open upper cannon fitted near its upper end with a projecting locating-stud and at its lower edge with a winged couter of five lames linking it to a tapering tubular lower cannon, the couter open at its rear, and the lower cannon formed in two halves joined by a hinge at their rear and closed at the front by a self-sprung stud and hole, the point of the elbow embossed with curved ribs radiating from its centre, the wing of the left couter fitted with a threaded stud for the attachment of a reinforce, the wings of the couters and the cuffs of the lower cannons and the tops of the upper cannons each formed with boldly roped inward-turned edges accompanied by recessed borders, the first and fifth lame of the couter notched at their exposed edges, and the secondary borders of the second to fourth incised with pairs of lines; the spaudlers each formed of six lames overlapping outwards from the third, the first and last of which are formed with boldly roped inward turns accompanied by recessed borders, and the first additionally fitted at its apex with a buckle, 63.0 cm (2) Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN DAGGER, LATE 15TH/16TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY MADURAI, TAMIL NADU with broad double-edged wavy blade (laminated at the forte on one face), iron hilt comprising a pair of tongue-shaped langets, globular quillons formed as stylised parrot heads, swelling integral grip (small rust holes), pommel en suite with the guard and rising in the centre to a compressed spherical button (pitted throughout), 32.3 cm overall Roy Elvis Catalogue Number D109. A sword with a hilt of this type, also from the Elvis collection, was sold in this room, 7th December 2022, lot 8. The pommel symbolises the trimurti (Brama, Vishnu and Maheswara). A sword of this type is illustrated on a sculpture in the Rama Temple, Kumbakonam, built circa 1610. See Elgood 2004, p. 122, figs 11.18 and 11.19.
‡ A FINE AND RARE 50 BORE SILESIAN WHEEL-LOCK CARBINE, TESCHEN (CIESZNYKA), SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY with octagonal sighted barrel rifled with eight deep grooves, engraved with scrolls over the muzzle and breech and with traces of silver inlay (polished bright), rounded lock fitted with external wheel retained by a bar through the spindle and dog each chiselled and engraved with scrolls and foliage and inlaid with silver en suite with the breech, sliding pan-cover with button release, full stock inlaid over its length with pierced and engraved silver plaques against a hatched ground decorated with differing exotic birds and flowers, mother-of-pearl flowerheads and silver wire scrolls enriched with pellets, curved butt decorated en suite, including a large exotic bird silver plaque on the cheek-piece, the underside, and on the patchbox cover, further small silver plaques on the right of the spine and a small rectangular panel beneath the cheek-piece decorated with a running pattern of foliage (the fore-end chipped and repaired, the inlay with small losses and minor restorations), iron trigger-guard shaped for the fingers, silver butt-cap decorated with C-scrolls flowers and foliage, silver fore-end cap, and associated faceted ramrod-pipe (ramrod missing), 49.5 cm barrel Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent A wheel-lock birding rifle made for Elisabeth Lucretia, Duchess of Teschen (1599-1653), decorated in a similar manner, is preserved in the Magyar Nemzeti Museum, Budapest (inv. nr. 55.3686. See Kruczek 2001, p. 134, no. 156. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
‡ A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF 40 BORE GERMAN WHEEL-LOCK HOLSTER PISTOLS STOCKED BY THE SO-CALLED MEISTER DER TIERKOPFRANKE, SECOND QUARTER OF THE 17TH CENTURY with octagonal barrels engraved with scrolls within triangular panels at the breeches, medians and behind the muzzles, the remaining surface chiselled with delicate scrolls and minute flowerheads against a very finely cross-hatched ground and with minute traces of early gold damascene, integral tangs decorated en suite, bevelled locks retained by two quick release screws, fitted with external wheels retained by a bracket, sliding pan-covers and moulded dogs, decorated en suite with the barrels and retaining minute traces of early gold damascene, full stocks carved with foliage and moulded over the fore-ends (small repairs), the ramrod-pipe aperture covered with a demi-figure issuant with scrolling tendrils, panels of leafy tendrils beneath the breech, a stylised bird-of-prey and a monsterhead scroll opposite the locks, a panel of scale ornament beneath, the tangs enclosed by a large panel filled with a bouquet of flowers and scrolling tendrils, the butts with a triangular panel filled with further scrollwork on each side and a grotesque on the spine, the principal panels all enriched with a finely matted ground and framed by minute circles, iron mounts comprising trigger-guards and faceted butt caps each with a very finely cross hatched ground and previously damascened, moulded iron ramrod-pipe, iron fore-end cap, and associated iron-tipped ramrods (one shortened), 32.8 cm barrels (2) ProvenanceJohn Wigington, sold Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc., New York, 3td October 1951, lot 221 (illustrated in catalogue and on cover)Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent LiteratureHans Schedelmann, Die Grossenbüchsenmacher, Braunschweig 1972, p. 98.This remarkable anonymous gunstocker, named the master of the animal head tendril (Meister Der Tierkopfranke), was probably employed at the Imperial court in Vienna where eleven firearms attributed to him remain extant and are now preserved in the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Dated firearms suggest a period of activity between 1624-59 for this maker, or workshop. Pistols stocked in this manner are rare, two are preserved in the Belgian Royal Collection and one in the collection of the Prince of Liechtenstein. See Schedelmann, op. cit., pp. 98-99. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
A RARE WORLD WAR I MACHINE GUNNER'S 'WELSH KNIFE' OF THE 9TH BATTALION, ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS, CIRCA 1917-18 entirely of steel, or regulation type, with broad leaf-shaped blade, stepped folding circular guard locking into the forte, plain tang with a portion of cord binding, sharpened pommel, and original canvas-covered leather scabbard with belt loop, 59.8 cm Provenance Herbert George Davis (1883-1967), who was in service with the Howard de Walden family before and after World War I.Thence by descent. Allegedly based on an ancient Welsh weapon (later proved not to be the case), the "Welsh Knife" was designed by the sculptor and armourer Felix Joubert in 1916. A limited number were made by the Wilkinson Sword Company at the behest of Lord Howard de Walden who commanded the Battalion between September and December 1917. A memorandum of 27 January 1920 in the Imperial War Museum states "9th Batt'n. Royal Welsh Fusiliers. This battalion made use of a knife with which all machine gunners and bombers were always equipped. Every member of a raiding party was so armed and in one raid on the Messines Ridge two days before the battle of Messines they were used with conspicuous success. They were provided by Lord Howard de Walden and were a replica of a weapon used by Ancient Welsh tribes. They were double-edged, but were intended more for bayonetting than cutting."
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD, 15TH/16TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY BIKANER, RAJASTHAN with long single-edged blade curved towards the double-edged tip (repairs), iron hilt comprising broad recurved knuckle-guard with wolf's head terminal, tall pommel formed en suite with a bird's head behind, and the grip inset with a pair of small horn panels (the iron parts pitted), 81.3 cm blade Roy Elvis catalogue number C101. The wolf's head is perhaps a reference to Bhima, from the Hindu epic Mahabharata. The owner's notes state that this is one of four known examples, one of which is preserved in the Junagarh Fort Museum, Bikaner, Rajasthan.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN DAGGER (KHANJAR), 15TH/16TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY SRIRANGAM, TAMIL NADU with recurved blade formed with a reinforced point, a pair of long fullers divided by a rib on each face and widening at the ricasso, the latter chiselled with a bouquet on each face and retaining some early gilt finish, iron hilt comprising a pair of langets enclosing the forte and chiselled and gilt en suite, conical guard chiselled with a band of foliage and with pierced beadwork border, knuckle-guard and pommel decorated en suite, the former with Yali head terminals and the latter with chiselled and gilt moulded button, and integral grip formed with a central moulding framed by band of beadwork, 39.0 cm overall Royal Elvis catalogue number D43.
A LATE 17TH OR EARLY 18TH CENTURY MILITARY OFFICER’S SASH an extremely rare and fine sash of knotted crimson silk, approximately 9 ft long including the tassels. The original purpose of sashes was for carrying a wounded officer off the battlefield. They were made by a crochet technique known as Sprang, which enabled them to stretch laterally but not lengthways. 18th Century portraits show officers wearing their sashes both around the waist (normally under the coat and over the waistcoat as prescribed in the 1768 Clothing Warrant) or over the shoulder. Portraits suggest that cavalry officers tended to wear them over the left shoulder while infantry officers wore them on the right shoulder. In many cases officers are depicted without a sash, indicating that this item was mainly reserved for active service. Olympia Auctions gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Andrew Cormack with the cataloguing of this lot.
THE UNIFORMS OF MAJOR GV KEANE OF THE ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS the first a particularly good and rare Service Dress tunic of the pre-1913 pattern by Holt & Son, Sackville St., khaki serge with a high stand-and-fall collar bearing brass Corps badges and complete with white linen liner, plaited shoulder-straps, and Lieutenant’s rank-badges in a white worsted slash on the sleeves; the second a blue Full Dress tunic of the RAMC, also by Holt & Son, with “Dull Cherry” collar and gauntlet cuffs, both edged with gold staff pattern lace, gilt KC buttons, bimetal collar-badges and round gold shoulder-cords of infantry pattern, bearing Captain’s rank-badges in silver embroidery (lining frayed, minor surface moth damage); together with a Universal Pattern blue frock coat and a blue mess jacket with “Dull Cherry” roll collar and gauntlet cuffs, and a companion waistcoat of the same colour, with very small mounted silver buttons; and a pair of blue overalls with triple maroon stripes
THREE SOLDIERS' WAISTBELT CLASPS the first a rare and ornate clasp of the Dunbartonshire Volunteers, in white metal, with foliate decoration to the loops, and the centre mounted with an Elephant bearing a Castle, within a circle inscribed with the regimental title; the second a brass General Service clasp bearing KC crest and motto; the third similar, but with a plain QVC in the centre
A RARE SCOTTISH ENGRAVED POWDER-FLASK, DATED 1731 of flattened cowhorn, engraved on each side with the date, a pair of thistles beneath a stylised crown and a geometric rondel, and with the initials 'O.B', on one face and 'W' on the other, with provision for a basal cap and stopper (now missing, small chips), 17.5 cmFlasks of this type are associated with North East Scotland, particularly Aberdeenshire, Angus and Mearns.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN BROADSWORD, 16TH/17TH CENTURY, PROBABLY MADRAS OR GINGEE with tapering blade of flattened-diamond section (perhaps associated), widening to the width of the hilt at the forte, iron hilt extending over the lower portion of the blade with a pair of long shaped langets, upward-curved guard, pommel en suite with the guard and fitted with an additional shaped bar (restorations, the iron parts pitted), and integral banded grip with central moulded collar, 77.7 cm blade Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C66. Similar swords are preserved in the British Museum, London (nos. 096145 and 293376) and the Victoria and Albert Museum. See Elgood 2004, p. 89, figs 8.34 and 8.35 and Rawson 1968 plates 18-20. Another example from this collection was sold in this room 7th December 2022, lot 7.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD, PROBABLY KERALA 17TH/18TH CENTURY with broad tapering blade of flattened-diamond section, copper alloy hilt comprising a pair of long moulded langets with foliate terminals applied with a pronounced demon head behind, broad curved guard, moulded square pommel fitted with a rattle on each corner, sectional button, and integral gip, 88.5 cm blade Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C96.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 17TH CENTURY with broad double-edged blade of wootz steel swelling to a 'Cobra's head' tip (small chips), engraved steel hilt formed with a pair of shaped langets decorated with scrolling foliage and extending over almost a third of the blade's length on each side, the portion at the forte widening and down-curved with blade-catching lugs, dish-guard formed of a pair of curved D-shaped panels of V-section, the outer surface forming a pair of additional blade-catching lugs en suite and engraved with a foliage around the border, engraved up-turned cup-shaped pommel (now open at the top), solid grip engraved with lines, and with some red pigment throughout (the hilt with areas of pitting), 85.0 cm blade Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C121. Two related examples of this distinctive type were sold in this room, 7th December 2022, lots 5 and 6.
A RARE INDIAN COMBINED AXE AND MATCHLOCK PISTOL, 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY TRAVANCORE, KERALA with iron head of triangular section formed with a moustache-shaped leading edge and chiselled with a band of dentile at the base, square socket decorated en suite, small faceted bud-shaped rear pean on a large flower-shaped rondel, tapering socket forming the barrel and decorated en suite, the breech reeded and fitted on the right with an integral pan (pivot-cover missing), curved serpentine, shaped trigger, long tang with wavy upper edge (the iron parts pitted), and wooden haft retained by a pair of rivets with foliate heads, turned basal terminal incorporating its iron ramrod, and traces of early red paint, 58.0 cm overall Roy Elvis catalogue number E24.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), 17TH CENTURY with broad double-edged heavy blade swelling to a 'Cobra's head' tip, engraved steel hilt formed with a pair of moulded langets extending over the forte, the portion at the forte widening and down-curved with blade-catching lugs, dish-guard formed of a pair of D-shaped panels of V-section and with decorative notches at the apex, the outer surface decorated with linear designs and foliage (later red pigment), engraved up-turned cup-shaped pommel (now open at the top), and solid grip engraved with lines in the centre, 77.5 cm blade Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C22.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN SWORD (KHANDA), PROBABLY VIJAYANAGARA, 14TH/15TH CENTURY with broad blade of flattened-diamond section flaring to a 'cobra's head' tip (laminated where straightened), iron hilt extending over the lower third of the blade with a pair of shaped robust moulded bars terminating on each face with a pair of short prongs arranged at right angles to the blade (one chipped), each side with a pair of long moulded bars enclosing the edge of the blade, deep V-shaped guard, tall segmental stepped mace-like pommel formed in three stages, and beaded swelling iron integral grip (the hilt with restorations), 66.6 cm blade Roy Elvis Catalogue Number C78 A related example, is preserved in the British Museum (inv. no. 293374). See Elgood 2004, p. 82. Another, formerly in the collection of Henri Moser, is preserved in the Bernisches Historisches Museum, see Moser 1912, p. XIII, pl. XXIII, no. 107 and another was sold in this room, 7th December 2023, lot 1.
A RARE SOUTH INDIAN RAPIER, LATE 16TH/17TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY BIJAPUR, NORTH KARNATKA with slender European blade with traces of a bladesmith's signature within a short fuller on each face, iron hilt extending over the forte with a pair of langets with filed terminals formed as lotus flowers, robust circular guard with beaded border, recurved knuckle-guard, pommel en suite with the guard, attenuated button with fluted bud-shaped terminal, and integral grip, 93.7 cm blade Roy Elvis catalogue number C55.
A Rare First World War Tank Driver's Leather Helmet by Hobson & Son (London) Ltd., of four panelled construction secured by steel rivets, the two centre panels extending down to form a neck protector, the two side panels each punched with three ventilation holes, with leather sweatband stamped with maker's mark, and chinstrapThe neck protector is missing the last rivet and there is a small hole. The right panel and right centre panel each with impact marks. Some scuffing. Generally in good order.
PURCHASER MUST BE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OVERA Daisy Power Line Model 44 CO2 .177 Calibre Revolver, numbered 0695 26649, with rare 8" barrel and brown plastic grips; a Daisy Power Line Model 44 CO2 .177 Calibre Revolver, numbered 0098 00211, with 6" barrel, together with nineteen plastic six shot magazines, all contained in an aluminium case
A RARE COLLECTION OF PLASTER RELIEFS BY JAMES WATT (1736-1819) CIRCA 1809-1819 Produced in his Garret Workshop in Heathfield using his eidograph, and to include: Two large plaster profile heads of Anton Bergman and John Hunter, on blue ground, 10cm high; two small marble reliefs of Mon Du Luc, two small plaster reliefs (Watt Sale lot 227): a plaster relief of Bacchic Putti, 26cm wide (Watt Sale lot 251); a plaster relief of reclining putto and two other small figures (Watt Sale part lot 246); various other reliefs (Watt Sale part lot 261) and nine assorted frames (Watt Sale part lot 263)Provenance: Sotheby's London, "The James Watt Sale Art & Science", 20th March 2003
λ MAXIMILIEN FIOT (FRENCH, 1886-1953) A RARE BRONZE GROUP OF FOUR RABBITS WITH A CARROT 20TH CENTURY Signed to cast, and inscribed Cie des Bronzes Bruxelles 31cm long, 21cm high Provenance: The Imogen Paine collection of rabbits Condition Report: Generally good with very mild wear as per age, use, handling and cleaning. Base with mild contact marks, blue ink spot to underside Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection Condition Report Disclaimer
WALTER GILBERT FOR THE BROMSGROVE GUILD- A RARE LEAD FIGURE 'THE SNAKE CHARMER' CIRCA 1908 Depicted standing, playing pan pipes or 'syrinx', snake entranced encircling left arm, set on stone plinth, unmarked figure 95.5cm high, plinth 40.5cm high, 40.5cm wide This relatively rare model was illustrated on page two of The Bromsgrove Guild trade catalogue from 1908. Catalogued as "SNAKE CHARMER (b)" it was priced at 30 guineas. Please see John Davis, Antique Garden Ornament, p. 313-314 (Plate 7.28)Condition Report: Weathering and with wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, handling, use, and cleaning. There are scratches/abrasions around extremities of the piece- including but limited to fingers, ends of coat, right hand shoulder etc.some lead shrinkage lines and marks. The hat looks to have been cast separately and then set on the head- the junction point is quite worn and notable suggesting it has been pushed/worn at this point. Some marks around junction points of different castings- left upper arm looks to have had some remedial work in the past. Pipes and serpent's tongue greener- suggesting they may have had a copper based decorative coating originally. Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
λ GUIDO RIGHETTI (ITALIAN, 1875-1958), A RARE BRONZE MODEL 'LIÈVRE ASSIS' 20TH CENTURY The seated alert hare on naturalistic base, posthumous lost wax cast, signed to cast G. Righetti, stamped UDB (Univers du Bronze Paris) and EA I/IV 35.5cm high, base 30.5cm long Provenance: The Imogen Paine collection of rabbits Sotheby's, Gleneagles Hotel, 1-2 September 1998, lot 1015Sotheby's, Deborah, Duchess Of Devonshire: The Last Of The Mitford Sisters, 2nd March 2016, lot 262 £9,870 Deborah, Duchess of Devonshire, inherited from her father the 2nd Baron Redesdale a love for country life- for dogs, horses, livestock, agricultural shows and, perhaps most famously, chickens. She was also fond of rabbits- as her purchase of this bronze from Sotheby's Gleneagles sale in 1998 shows. Righetti was born in Milan in 1875 and drawing inspiration from Prince Paulo Troubetzkoy, a friend of the family, turned his hand to modelling and sculpting animals. Troubetzkoy was a vegetarian and animal lover- and lived surrounded by tamer animals. Righetti too seems to have been driven by a greater love for the animal world than some of his predecessors- creating a home for himself in the Hermitage of San Salvatore near Mount Erba- living and sculpting in a building alongside hens, sheep and passing wilder animals. He worked from life- the pets at home, the wilder caged animals in the zoos and the uncaged wild animals around him. Exhibiting in Italy at first- he went on to show at the 1914 Venice International Exhibition and the San Francisco World Fair in 1915. Margherita Sarfatti writing of his exhibition at the Central Art Gallery in 1920 stated :"the sculptor Guido Righetti, one of the very few Italian sculptors, who shows that he is assiduously interested and pay attention to the groupings and games of muscles and limbs of our adorable lower brothers.."Condition Report: Good and with very mild wear as per handling and age. Base with mild wear from table contact. Some dust and verdigris build up to crevices- notably around tailPlease see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE JOHN CHEERE LEAD FIGURE OF THE FARNESE FLORA 18TH CENTURY On a later composition base with laurel wreath moulding the figure 118cm high base 58cm square at the top 207.5cm high overall Cheere's Flora was a copy of the Farnese Flora executed in marble for the Pantheon at Stourhead in Wiltshire by the John Michael Rysbrack (1694-1770). In turn, Rysbrack's Flora derives from the Antique statue of Flora discovered at the baths of Caracalla and placed into the Farnese collection.Nathanial Curzon employed Cheere to provide statues for the North and South porticos of Kedleston- in keeping with Robert Adams architectural designs. By 1769 the 'Flora Farnese' and 'Antique Bacchus' were installed in the South niches.Condition Report: Weathering and wear, marks, knocks and scratches as per age, outdoor use, handling, use, and cleaning. This has led not untypical remedial restorations for a lead figure of this size, age. Old remedial work visible to areas including but not limited to:Neck, feet, ankles, joints of upper arms, areas of face, back of figure right ankle- this repair has failed and will require further work to rectify. This piece will need careful specialist carriers to collectPlease see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report. All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
λ ARMAND PETERSEN (FRENCH, 1891-1969) A RARE BRONZE MODEL OF A SEATED RABBIT CIRCA 1931-1939 Build up of green verdigris patina across the body, signed to cast Petersen, and inscribed Susse Freres Edt Paris, stamped to underside Made in France 16cm long, 14cm high Provenance: The Imogen Paine collection of rabbits Condition Report: Good and with mild wear as per handling and age. Lifetime cast, 2 small thin scratches to top of hindquarters Base with mild wear from table contact and with blue ink spot Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection.Condition Report Disclaimer
PROSPER LECOURTIER (FRENCH, 1851-1925) A RARE LARGE BRONZE MODEL OF A RABBIT GROOMING LATE 19TH CENTURY The figure on a naturalistic base with snail, circular socle, signed to cast 28.5cm high, base 13cm diameter Provenance: The Imogen Paine collection of rabbits Condition Report: Good and with very mild wear as per handling and age. Base with mild wear from table contact and with blue ink spot Please see additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of description. All lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
John Cox Dillman Engleheart (1784-1862) Portrait miniature of a Lord Lieutenant, wearing red coat with dark blue facings and standing collar, gold epaulettes and black stocksigned and dated 'J C D Engleheart/ Pinxit/ 1819/ London' (to the reverse)watercolour on ivory8cmProvenance:Bonhams, London, 21st November 2013, lot 103, when acquired by the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)The present lot is a rare depiction of the uniform worn by a Lord Lieutenant before circa 1830.This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate, Ref. No. 5J8STS43.Old paint losses along the lower edges in the sitter's uniform - the retouchings in this area have discoloured and some of them now appear orange on closer inspection under stronger lighting. Dust sealed from the glass round the back of the backing paper. 9.8 x 8.2cm framed
Rare 1966 World Cup England Scrapbook Containing Signatures From The Starting 11, Subs and Manager. Signatures include Gordon Banks, George Cohen, Ray Wilson, Nobby Stiles, Jack Charlton, George Cohen, Bobby Moore, Alan Ball, Roger Hunt, Bobby Charlton, Geoff Hurst, Martin Peters, Jimmy Greaves, John Connelly, Ron Springett, Jackie Henderson, Peter Bonetti, Jimmy Armfield, Gerry Byrne, Ian Callaghan, Terence Paine, Alf Ramsey. Superb Collection includes Replica Winners Medal. Pages Are Loose From Cover. All autographed items come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99.
First Day Cover Collection of over 150 Unsigned FDC's From 1982-1985. Includes Cotswold Covers, Royal Mail Covers. All Addressed To One Person. All Contain Stamps and Postmarks. May Be a Rare Cover in this Lot. May Yield Good Value. All autographed items come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99.
First Day Cover Collection of over 150 Unsigned FDC's From 1967 to 1980. Includes Cotswold Covers, Royal Mail Covers. Some Addressed To One Person. All Contain Stamps and Postmarks. May Be a Rare Cover in this Lot. May Yield Good Value. All autographed items come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99.
THE CHANGING COMPANIONS, COMIC METAMORPHOSIS, c.mid 19th century, 12 hand coloured lithographed figures laid on wood and cut into four triangular pieces, each pair of figures is laid on wood with a different colour verso, a rare Victorian game in which the pieces can be mixed up to provide different amusing characters, complete with all 48 pieces, one piece is missing its part lithograph, others have old repairs and one is in two pieces, some damage, marking, wear and minor losses to lithographs and wooden pieces, contained in a cloth covered box with removable wooden lid which has a pictorial paper label with some marking and wear, box complete except missing one of the slots that hold the lid and also has other damage, marking and wear
Splendid and Rare Taxidermy group of exotic birds, ; likely South American, set in natural branch and fauna surrounds. By a master of Taxidermy T M Williams , 155 Oxford street, and arrangement is on an oval base( sawn down at the back to the rear, and no longer has a glass dome cover. Beautiful Antique conditionWilliams showed his work at The great exhibition of 1851, and he trained Henry Ward , father of Rowland , Britains most successful taxidermist.Original Label to the base and a Fine piece with several seldom seen birds in lustrous colours.
Georg Jensen; a rare 925 sterling silver four-row floral necklace set with amethysts, No. 1 design, comprising repoussé links in the form of stylised bud foliage and berries, collet set with oval and round amethyst cabochons, to a conforming clasp, 37 cm wide, 192g.Literature: P 176 and 177 Georg Jensen Jewelry David A. Taylor; P 85 'A Tradition of Splendid Silver', Drucker. First design of Jensen for his jewellery line in 1905, normally would be a single strand, this is a rare piece with the four-strand version, which is made later in the 1930s.Purchased from Georg Jensen & Wendel AS - København - 25-03-1983Reciept Number - 021535
Christopher Nigel Lawrence ( active,1969-2003) for Jaeger LeCoultre; a fine and rare silver-cased Atmos Clock, London 1971, this design was one of five designs specially commissioned by Jaeger LeCoultre, the case of extreme horned rectangular modernist form with distinctive bark textured detail to the periphery of the case, fitted a"crown of thorns" fire gilt bezel with integral indices over a lapis blue dial bearing the legend: Jaeger LeCoultre and ATMOS trademark, the facia of the clock with rectangular glazed lenticle to observe the rotation of the torsion pendulum. 15.5 cm wide x 13.5 cm deep x 43 cm overall height. Notes: Christopher Nigel Lawrence was born in Cumberland in 1936.He studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London,then working for R. E. Stone he later joined the illustrious silversmith Gerald Benney as a workshop manager and worked in this establishment for eight years, where he developed the method of hammer texturing surface as can be seen in this lot and later refined the use of cutting techniques, He later left to set up his business in Leigh On Sea, later moving to Southend.In 1973 he held a one-man exhibition at Goldsmiths Hall.A private collection. Notes: Christopher Nigel Lawrence was born in Cumberland in 1936.He studied at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, London,then working for R. E. Stone he later joined the illustrious silversmith Gerald Benney as a workshop manager and worked in this establishment for eight years, where he developed the method of hammer texturing surface as can be seen in this lot and later refined the use of cutting techniques, He later left to set up his business in Leigh On Sea, later moving to Southend.In 1973 he held a one-man exhibition at Goldsmiths Hall.Good overall cosmetic condition, with no major issues. Surface wear and tarnishing in places. Movement running smoothly and appears to be keeping in time, although not tested for a prolonged period.Update:The movement has been running now for three days without pause or hesitation and seems to be keeping fair time, although some very slight regulation is needed to advance or retard the mechanism as required to fine tune it when in its final position. 22/06/23 JRL
A rare Russian Foot Officer’s Spontoon, circa 1780/1800, the head formed of a broad leaf-shaped blade etched with the Imperial double eagle surmounted by the Imperial crown of Catherine II, the letters of an abbreviated inscription at the base, the lower portion of scroll outline, the neck fitted with a horizontal bar with recurved tips, and with faceted socket segmented by moulded collars and extending to a pair of long straps: on its original long wooden haft (pitting and patches of surface rust), head length 80cm, overall length 220cm
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