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Lot 315

A RARE SUNDIAL WITH MIDDAY SIGNAL CANNON, early 19th century and probably French, with circular marble base with brass gnomon and engraved with daylight hour markings and positioning degrees, the base mounted with a brass-framed magnifier adjustable via two tangent braces either side of a central brass saluting cannon with 4 1/2in. barrel.

Lot 322

A RARE, VIRTUALLY COMPLETE, CASED SET OF FLAKFERNROHR OBSERVATION BINOCULARS BY TZK, Cold War period Czechoslovakian Army Issue, with padded forehead rest, removable objective lens sunshades, coloured optical lenses, rotating turret with azimuth indication, commanders observation glass, connector for illuminated reticule, and some accessories, canvas cover in its steel carry case, complete with its adjustable wood tripod.

Lot 10

A RARE .177 PRESENTATION BSA UNDER-LEVER IMPROVED MODEL 'B' AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 17205, for 1907/8, with 19 1/4in. barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, tap-action breech marked on the lever and retainer 'P. PAT', the top of air-chamber marked 'THE BSA AIR RIFLE (IMPROVED MODEL B), THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS COMPANY LIMITED, SOLE MANUFACTURERS', single pin trigger unit, cast trigger guard and front mounted adjuster, chequered walnut saw-handled butt-stock retaining 'piled arms' trade-mark on the left side of butt, the right inlet with an oval white metal escutcheon marked 'PRESENTED BY THE BIRMINGHAM SMALL ARMS CO. LTD. TO THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION BOYS BISLEY 1907, WON BY THE ROYAL MASONIC SCHOOL 1ST TEAM', the rear end of the same side of the butt also stamped 'RMS' over '4' together with a further illegible stamp, iron heel-plate and spade under-lever marked with 'LINCOLN JEFFERIES' PATENT', traces of stained blue finish throughout. Pre-1939

Lot 636

A RARE 54-BORE PERCUSSION LANG'S GAS CHECK TRANSITIONAL REVOLVER RETAILED BY WITTON & DAW, CIRCA 1852, no visible serial number, with 6in. sighted barrel, the top flat engraved 'WITTON DAW & CO. 57 THREADNEEDLE ST. OPPOSITE THE ROYAL EXCHANGE', six shot cylinder fitted with vertically positioned nipples, the action body finely foliate scroll engraved, the dolphin headed hammer engraved to match, well made replacement figured walnut grips, stepped oval butt-cap with trap in the base.

Lot 615

A RARE .65 NATIVE OFFICER'S PERCUSSION PISTOL OF THE POONAH IRREGULAR HORSE BY GARDEN & SON, CIRCA 1850, no visible serial number, with 9in. twist barrel, the top flat engraved 'GARDEN & SON 200 PICCADILLY LONDON', and having the usual cavalry refinement of a swivel rammer hinged at muzzle, hook breech fitted with a fixed vee sight and foliate scroll engraved, bar-action lock bearing the legend 'POONAH IRREGULAR HORSE' to the centre and surrounded with some foliate scroll engraved decoration, full walnut stock with chequered butt and fitted with German silver mounts including lions head butt-cap with lanyard ring held in lions mouth, foliate scroll engraved trigger-guard, plain nose-cap, rammer pipe and two barrel key escutcheons.

Lot 18

A RARE .177 AIR-ARMS SHAMAL CUSTOM-STOCKED PNEUMATIC AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 00114, for 1988, with blued 29in. barrel including detachable sound moderator, cast and machined receiver with twist and pull brass handled bolt, the make and model detail inlaid in red paint, blued under-barrel air reservoir, custom walnut three-quarter thumbhole stock with adjustable heel-plate and chequered fore-end, tested, fitted with a Kassnar 6-18x40 telescopic sight in Sportsmatch mounts.

Lot 1090

A RARE .455 (ELEY) COLT SINGLE ACTION 'BISLEY FLAT-TOP TARGET' MODEL REVOLVER, serial no. 212813, for 1901, with round 7 1/2in. barrel signed on a single line by the maker, block and blade fore-sight, model and calibre marked to left side of barrel, solid frame with flat top-strap fitted with a drift adjustable blade, fluted cylinder, reproduction chequered black plastic grips, mostly cleaned of finish. S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act, Sections 7.3 and 7.1 Eligible.Unless prior arrangement has been made, two weeks after the Sealed bid sale, all Section 5 (and Section 7.1 / 7.3) items will be moved to a Section 5 carriers where storage charges will be incurred.Goods will not be released until all outstanding charges have been met. Collection will be by arrangement.

Lot 711

A RARE .56-50 (RIMFIRE) SPENCER MODEL 1867 REPEATING CARBINE, CIRCA 1868, serial no. 102707, with 20in. barrel rifled with six grooves, block and blade front-sight and ladder rear-sight, the breech stamped 'SPENCER REPEATING RIFLE / PAT'D. MARCH 6, 1860', action socket bearing the serial number, plain unmarked back-action lock (pitted and cleaned) with side hammer, two piece iron mounted walnut stock, the butt housing the seven round tubular magazine, half length fore-end with a single spring retained barrel band, stock refinished, barrel and action with some corrosion. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 804

A RARE .30 (RIMFIRE) WOODWARD'S PATENT OVER AND UNDER TURN-OVER POCKET PISTOL, CIRCA 1865, serial no 870, with 2 1/4in. Birmingham proofed swivel barrels, borderline engraved silver-plated action, the left-side with an engraved roundel marked 'WOODWARD'S PATENT 1863, NO 870', central hammer with bar safety, two piece chequered walnut grips, action at fault. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 303

A RARE 1882 PATENT 'LIGOWSKY'S PORTABLE 15LB SENDER' EARLY CLAY PIGEON TRAP, US patent 252,230 of January 10th 1882, target clamp missing, with brass spring lever affixed by a ball and socket on an iron tripod with fluted cabriole legs with pad feet (drilled for mounting).

Lot 545

A GOOD .451 ENFIELD / WHITWORTH PATTERN 1863 THREE BAND PERCUSSION TRIALS RIFLE, no visible serial number, complete with bayonet, 32 1/2in. barrel rifled with Whitworth patent hexagonal rifling, (muzzle recrowned), block and blade front-sight, ladder rear-sight the sighting bar marked 'H' and 'C' and the ladder sides graduated on one side for hexagonal and the other for conical projectiles, the lock bearing the Crown V.R. cypher on the tail and '1863 ENFIELD' to the centre, iron-mounted figured full walnut stock the butt impressed with the Enfield 1st class roundel and also the roundel of Robert Hughes of the Universal Firearms Co, three barrel bands the top band with its special circular bayonet lug unique to the Enfield / Whitworth, sling swivels, rod a replacement, complete with its rare yataghan sword bayonet, the blade and grip fully Enfield marked and bearing the Crown V.R. cypher with its correct iron mounted black leather scabbard, the bayonet in very good condition.

Lot 631

A RARE .31 MANHATTAN SERIES II POCKET REVOLVER WITH ORIGINAL HOLSTER AND BELT, CIRCA 1860, no visible serial number, with 4in. octagonal barrel, the top flat marked 'MANHATTAN FIRE ARMS MF'G CO. NEW YORK', with Colt type under barrel loading lever, open top foliate engraved frame, stamped on the underside 'PATENTED DECEMBER 27 1859', six shot cylinder etched with stagecoach scene and twelve cylinder stops, two piece walnut grips; complete with its original black leather holster and belt fitted with a brass buckle with cast initial's 'A. D.'? in a semi wreath to the centre, some distressing to the capping cut-out and some small traces of finish in protected areas, the belt and holster crazed and worn overall, the belt partly broken in one area.

Lot 511

A RARE .52 SHARPS MODEL 1853 CAPPING BREECH LOADING CARBINE, CIRCA 1854, serial no. 9645, with 21 1/2in. barrel rifled with six grooves and stamped 'SHARPS RIFLE MANUFACTURING CO. HARTFORD', brass blade front-sight and fixed vee rear-sight (period replacement), back-action lock marked to centre 'C. SHARPS / PATENT 1852', Sharps patent pellet primer, action tang stamped 'C SHARPS / PATENT 1848', two piece brass mounted walnut stock, the butt with patchbox, half fore-end with one brass band.

Lot 456

AN INTERESTING AND RARE .44 COMBINATION FLINTLOCK AND PERCUSSION POCKET PISTOL BY MABSON, LABRON & MABSON, CIRCA 1830, no visible serial number, 2in. turn-off Birmingham proofed barrel, boxlock action, the right side engraved with a trophy of arms and on the left the with the makers name 'MABSON, LABRON & MABSON', can be fired by either flintlock or percussion means of ignition, the lower jaw of the flint cock is adapted to function as a percussion hammer to strike a nipple located just in front of the touch-hole, the action with a bar safety that locks the cock, one piece slab sided grips.

Lot 816

A SCARCE .32 (RIMFIRE) (EXTRA SHORT) REMINGTON RIDER MAGAZINE REPEATING POCKET PISTOL, CIRCA 1875, no visible serial number, with 3in. octagonal barrel and turned muzzle, the top-flat signed 'E. REMINGTON & SONS ILION' over 'RIDER'S PAT. AUG 15th 1871', with five shot tubular magazine located under the barrel, with rare plain unengraved receiver, twin cocking and loading hammers, smooth wood birdshead slab-sided grips, the whole retaining strong amounts of original plated finish. Sold as an exempt item under Section 58 (2) of the 1968 Firearms Act, to be held as a curiosity or ornament

Lot 55

A RARE .210 POPE BROTHERS AIR-PISTOL, serial no. 5834, manufactured in Boston, USA between 1874-78, with pull-out to cock 8 3/4in. smoothbore barrel (missing fore-sight), cast receiver with moulded notch rear-sight, barrel tensioning flat-spring along the top of air-chamber, the end-cap marked with 'POPE BROS USA' to the centre with various countries patent dates around the circumference, integral smooth birdshead grip with aperture at heel for a detachable wire stock (absent) and exposed spur trigger, traces of original nickel finish, with a period advertising post-card. Pre-1939

Lot 215

A RARE SWORD-BAYONET FOR THE JACOB DOUBLE RIFLE, circa 1860, with a double-edged 29 1/2in. steel blade with narrow central double-fullers on each side terminating some 11in. from the point, steel hilt and pierced guard with double muzzle-ring, pressed black leather riveted grips, steel spring, together with its black leather scabbard with steel fittings, blade pitted both sides for the lower 9in., some surface rust patches to the hilt, scabbard solid, leather with creases and grazes to the raised seam, some staining and smoothed pitting to the fittings, 35 1/4in. overall. This bladed product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.Please be aware that we are unable to send edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)

Lot 4

A RARE .22 WEBLEY & SCOTT MK3 UNDER-LEVER DELUXE MODEL AIR-RIFLE, serial no. B9149, for November 1974, with blued tapering 18 1/2in. barrel, dove-tailed block fore-sight, elevating rear-sight, squared tap-handle, blued air-chamber with applied parallel telescopic sight rail, highly figured walnut half-stock with chequered panels at grip and fore-end (small filled 'shake' to right side from new), butt-end ribbed but not fitted with a heel-plate and push-button under-lever, the whole apparently little used.

Lot 37

A RARE .177 LANGENHAN 'ORIGINAL V' BREAK-BARREL AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 132058, late variant circa 1933 with round 22in. rifled barrel, dove-tailed fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, plain air-chamber marked 'FLZ' within an oval border to rear, slab-sided trigger unit housing to rear, chequered walnut butt with capped pistol-grip and iron heel-plate, the left side of butt stamped 'ORIGINAL V' within a circle, applied trigger-guard with provision for front mounted trigger weight adjuster (absent), no provision for fore-end and barrel locking catch protruding through the cocking link, no finish remaining to exposed metal surfaces. Pre-1939 ** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price (UK Buyers only).

Lot 15

A RARE .177 WEBLEY & SCOTT MKI AIR-RIFLE, serial no. 1044, circa 1929, with 19in. barrel, dove-tailed blade fore-sight, elevating notch rear-sight, plain barrel release block with sliding locking catch, plain air chamber, left hand side of breech housing stamped 'MANUFACTURED BY WEBLEY & SCOTT LTD BIRMINGHAM & LONDON' on the left, the right side with 'PATENTS GRANTED' above six countries patents in six lines, the left side of trigger unit stamped 'WEBLEY AIR RIFLE MKI, together with the 'winged bullet' trademark and fitted with a rotating safety catch, the underside of block with trigger adjustment screw marked 'ADJUST PULL', the right hand side with serial number to front and stamped with 'PATENTS GRANTED' above a further five lines of countries patents, walnut saw-handled pistol-grip half-stock (cracked and repaired at wrist), plain iron heel-plate, finish faded and frosted. Pre-1939

Lot 465

A RARE AND GOOD .56 FLINTLOCK WILLIAM IV PATTERN 1824/32 SEA SERVICE PISTOL, CIRCA 1830, no visible serial number, 9in. barrel stamped with Government proofs at breech, swivel rammer hinged at muzzle, borderline engraved lock engraved with the King's cypher to the centre of a Crown over 'W.R.', swan-neck cock, regulation brass mounted full walnut stock, the wrist bearing the broad arrow 'B.O.' Government ownership stamp, and various other inspection stamps, typical belt hook on the left-side, possibly unissued.

Lot 314

TWO RARER LARGE-SIZE VINTAGE CARTRIDGE & POWDER HANGING CARD ADVERTISEMENTS, the first with an illustration of geese taking flight with a grey surround and stating 'ELEY CARTRIDGES ALWAYS RELIABLE', (22in. x 18 1/2in., some wear to edges) and an extremely rare example for the 'KENNALL GUNPOWDER COMPANY'S SPORTING POWDER', listing the manufactory at Kennall Vale, Penryn Cornwall and featuring an illustration of St. Michael's Mount together with depictions of various awards (restored centrally and to one corner, rebacked), a penned annotation to top right corner stating 'Pedigree of the Laugley family'.

Lot 287

Rare 1937 Copeland Spode George VI Coronation tyg, 14cm highNo obvious signs of damage. No in-house shipping on this lot or any other ceramics.

Lot 392

Very Rare - A Treatise on the Manufacture and Distillation of Alcoholic Liquors by M. Mckennie, Published Henry Carey Baird 1871, Foxing on Book.

Lot 142

1 bottle Balvenie 25 Year Old Rare Marriages 48% Vol, Whisky [IB]In Bond - LCB Tilbury

Lot 400

Very Rare - From Vineyard to Decanter, A Book About Sherry, Don Pedro Verdad - 3rd Edition 1876

Lot 1476

Bottle Napoleon Sainte Louise VSOP brandy unopened bottle of 700ml capacity; together with an opened bottle Suntory very rare old whisky, 180ml capacity.

Lot 1365

Rare antique decorated horn snuff box embossed figural decoration to lid, circa 1810s, (length 7cm approx).

Lot 1025

Rare antique Spode 'Argyle' coffee pot very rare pattern to coffee pot and cover, circa 1800, (height 17cm approx).

Lot 1045

Rare Victorian Wedgwood blue jasper covered bottle rare piece, (no relief applied), domed cover, impressed mark to base, circa 1890, (height 22cm approx).

Lot 1047

Rare Shelley 'Moire Antique' ceramic table vase marked to base and Reg No 637802, circa 1920, (height 20cm approx).

Lot 1272

Three rare George IV York sterling silver spoons hallmarked York 1824, maker: James Barber & Co, with engraved initial D to handle, approximate total weight 230 grams

Lot 1578

Boda Erik Hoglund glass face sculpture rare Erik Boda item on metal stand. Stand has a rusty finish. 27cm high.

Lot 143

Rare Jaeger Le-Coultre No. 2 1930s Art Deco Desktop Alarm Clock

Lot 82

Rare 19th Century French 10 Centimes Excellent Condition Postage Stamp w/paperwork Renaud Montbas

Lot 587

A rare bottle of Bass & Co Prince's Ale, the label dated July 23rd 1929; together with a newspaper clipping relating to the fact that Prince's Ale was brewed by Bass to commemorated a special visit to their Burton-On-Trent brewery by Edward Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) on July 23rd 1929. The Prince pulled a lever to start the mashing process to launch the special brew.

Lot 1009

A rare vintage Besson ''Sessionaire'' Bb trumpet, made at the Boosey and Hawkes Edgware Factory, serial no 355509 for 1962 in brass and nickel silver, with mother-of-pearl finger button inserts and an Art Deco style design in metal on the main slide; together with a rare Vincent Bach 10c silver plated mouthpiece with 24 ct gold plating on rim and cup, and a modern gig bag.

Lot 524

T Jeffries, circa 1786, Rare Map of Chinese Geographical Tartary Korea, Manchuria Mongolia, Taiwan, etc, framed and glazed

Lot 862

Thirty holo/reverse holo and 300 common/uncommon/rare Pokemon cards in tin

Lot 866

Thirty holo/reverse holo and 300 common/uncommon/rare Pokemon cards in tin

Lot 864

Thirty holo/reverse holo and 300 common/uncommon/rare Pokemon cards in tin

Lot 861

Thirty holo/reverse holo and 300 common/uncommon/rare Pokemon cards in tin

Lot 860

Thirty holo/reverse holo and 300 common/uncommon/rare Pokemon cards in tin

Lot 865

Thirty holo/reverse holo and 300 common/uncommon/rare Pokemon cards in tin

Lot 368

A Rare Late Victorian Two-Seater Sofa/Chaise, upholstered in Howard & Sons monogrammed blue and white cotton printed fabric, with overstuffed and buttoned armrest and seat, on turned walnut legs with brass-capped toes and castors, the rear left leg numbered 77888168203cm by 90cm by 83cm

Lot 204

A Rare and Unusual Blue Guilloche Enamel Bell Push Timepiece, signed Cartier, circa 1930, blue guilloche enamel column shaped case, base with leaf decorated border and a vacant aperture for the electric wire, underside with the hand setting knob and winding square and numbered 2852 7379, 1-3/4-inch enamel dial with Arabic numerals and signed, diamond set arrow hands, the central dial section depresses which would have activated the electrical contacts, manual wound lever movement, (electrical movement and wire are now missing) see illustrations4.7cm highA similar example sold at Sotheby's 14th December 2004 lot 40.Case with small chips and small cracks around the vacant hole white enamel in the base, the enamel surfaces with minor scratches in parts, but otherwise the other enamel surfaces are in good condition, central dial section is still depressing correctly, electrical movement and wire are now missing and not working, dial with one small scratch between 3 and 4 o'clock, dial edge above 12 o'clock position is chipped, this chip is covered by the bezel when located in the case, hands are in good condition, winding smoothly and hand setting correctly, movement in going order.

Lot 295

John Broadwood & Sons: A Rare Mahogany and Marquetry-Inlaid Cottage Upright Straight-Strung Piano, circa 1884, numbered 58837, of attractive proportions, the case richly inlaid with trailing leaves, husks and flowers, the hinged lid inlaid with musical trophies enclosing an ivory and ebony keyboard, a moulded panel below with oval patera inlaid with an urn above two foot pedals and flanked by reeded supports123cm by 51cm by 105cmWith non-transferable Standard Ivory Exemption Declaration number 2PRHLC4SPiano case with some slight variations in colour. Generally good based on its age. Some general scuffs and scratches mainly around the base. Small sections of veneer missing or patched around the base (as photographed). The ivory keyboard is very yellowed. Keys working - needs re-tuning.

Lot 247

The Beatles - Beatles VI.  Rare Original 1965 UK 1st pressing Export only Stereo vinyl record Issue on the Yellow and Black Parlophone Records labels, Parlophone / EMI Records, CPCS 104. Vinyl is in very good condition with only light unfeelable marks, Sleeve is in very good condition.

Lot 257

The Beatles - Beatles For Sale.  Original UK Stereo 1st Pressing, vinyl record album, Yellow on Black labels, 1/1 matrices, This is also a Rare mis-pressing with side 2 label on both sides !, Parlophone records, PCS 3062. Vinyl is Very Good Plus, Sleeve is EX.

Lot 248

The Beatles - Second Album.  Rare Original UK Export only 1966 2nd press Stereo vinyl record Issue on the Yellow and Black Parlophone Records labels, Parlophone / EMI Records, CPCS 102. Vinyl is in VG- / VG condition with only light unfeelable marks, Sleeve is in VG condition (small name written on back).

Lot 250

The Beatles - Abbey Road.  Rare UK 1969 1st pressing vinyl record, with dark Apple labels, Misaligned Apple on sleeve back, 2 / 1 matrices, and no “Her Majesty” credit on label, or sleeve. Vinyl is in Excellent condition, Misaligned sleeve is in Excellent condition.

Lot 211

A rare sea coconut 'coco de mer' (Lodoicea Maldivica):  (30.5  x 28  x 17 cm )Originating in the Seychelles Islands, the sea coconut is the seed of Lodoicea maldivica, a palm from the species Arecaceae (Aricacies). It is the largest and heaviest seed in the plant kingdom and is found only in the primeval jungle of May Valley of Praslin Island where the last of these trees survive.

Lot 2225

A massive Dutch Delft polychrome pictorial wall plaque, Royal Tichelaar Makkum, circa 1900, decorated with a coastal scene above an elaborate scrolled cartouche, rare factory mark verso intended for export pieces, 59 x 48cm

Lot 2254

Rolex: A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, model: Explorer, ref: 1016, 1967, (calibre 1570) lever movement signed and numbered 319414, adjusted to five positions and temperature, original finish black dial with luminous Arabic, triangle and baton markers, dial stamped below 6 Swiss-T 25, luminous Mercedes hands, case with Rolex screw down crown, screw back stamped inside with maker's mark Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switzerland and numbered 1016 and dated IV.67, Rolex stainless steel oyster bracelet with riveted links and a deployant clasp dated 3/6936mm wideCase and bracelet with surface scratches, bracelet links with no signs of stretching, minor dents to the lugs and case sides, case is dirty in parts, Rolex crown with a minor dent, crown is screwing down correctly on the threaded tube, plexi glass with scratches and small cracks, original dial finish is in good condition and in my opinion this is a good example, luminous hour markers are very slightly faded which is visible under an eyeglass but have a good patina, hand setting correctly, movement is clean, movement in going order.

Lot 2247

Rolex: A Rare Stainless Steel Automatic Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, model: Turn-O-Graph, 50m=165ft, ref: 6202, 1954, automatic lever movement signed and numbered 01241, original black dial with gilt writing and outer minute track, luminous triangular, dot and baton markers, luminous Mercedes hands, screw down crown, 60-minute scale black bezel with a red triangle at 12, screw back stamped inside with maker's mark Rolex Geneva Swiss, numbered 6202 and dated I 54, Rolex stainless steel riveted oyster bracelet with later replaced clasp numbered 62523 H-18 and date letter code U3 for 1998, end links stamped 64 and 8035mm wideCase and bracelet with surface scratches, case sides with minor dents around one of the spring bar holes, bracelet clasp has been replaced, bracelet with one pin missing next to the clasp and due to this the bracelet is currentlycome apart, original bezel with small scratches and very minor dents, bezel black surface is rubbed to the outer edges, original dial finish is in good condition, gilt writing is very clear and the luminous has evenly faded in colour and has a good aged patina, hands with small staining marks and the luminous is discoloured in parts, Rolex crown with small dents, crown is screwing down on the threaded tube correctly, hand setting correctly, movement in going order.

Lot 2289

Audemars Piguet: A Rare 18 Carat Gold Automatic Day/Date Wristwatch, signed Audemars Piguet, No.779, Known by Collectors as "The Owl", model: Royal Oak, ref: 25572BA, circa 1988, (calibre 2124) lever movement, champagne coloured "Tapisserie" pattern dial with rounded baton hour markers, two sub calendar dials for day and date, octagonal shaped bezel with eight screws, hexagonal shaped unsigned screw down crown, case back signed Royal Oak and numbered 779, Audemars Piguet 18 carat gold bracelet with deployant clasp stamped with maker's mark AP&Co and a convention gold mark 750, with Audemars Piguet box36mm wideThis Iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak was first released in the early 1970's and designed by the famous designer Gerald Genta. Audemars Piguet first introduced this reference 25572 to the market in 1983. It has the double calendar function for the date and day of the week. Due to the dial layout and with the sub dials positioned at a horizontal axis, these watches are now referred to by collectors as "The Owl". The executions of reference 25572 comes in two form types. The first type 1 layout shows the hands and hour markers having a slender stick form. The type 2 version like the present lot shows the hour and minute hands and hour markers of a rounded baton shape. This is a highly desirable model and reference in today's watch market.Case and bracelet with light surface scratches, case sides and bezel with very minor dents visible under an eyeglass, case has been polished, bezel edges are slightly rounded, crown is screwing down correctly on the threaded tube, crown is unsigned, glass is clean, original dial surface is in good condition, hand setting correctly, both calendars are changing correctly, movement in going order. Total watch weight 167.2g. Bracelet length including watch case is 20cm approximately. Box is worn, front of the box with a vacant recess which would have been the AP plaque.

Lot 2237

Patek Philippe: A Rare Silver Open Faced Keyless Lever Deck Watch with Guillaume Balance, signed Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve, ref:739, Movement No.178858, Case No.626007, retailed by A.Lunser, Berlin, Movement manufactured circa 1916, Encased in circa 1941, (calibre 21) manual wound lever movement signed Patek Philippe & Cie and numbered 178858, movement stamped twice with a Geneva seal mark, Guillaume split bimetallic balance with a blued overcoil hairspring, micrometer regulator, wolf's tooth winding, silvered dial with Arabic numerals signed Patek Philippe & Cie, Geneve and numbered 178858, blued steel hands, plain polished case stamped inside with maker's mark Patek Philippe & Co, Geneve and numbered 626007, stamped with Swiss silver marks 0.925 and FFBA for (Federation Fabricants De Boites), cuvette inscribed with retailers signature A Lunser, Berlin60mm widePatek Philippe references 738 and 739 was introduced in the late 1930's for navigational purposes. This present watch is the reference 739 which has the high quality calibre 21 Guillaume bimetallic balance high movement which is stamped twice with the Geneva seal standard mark. The Guillaume balance is comprised of steel and nickel alloy with anti-magnetic properties which is not affected by varying temperature changes. Patek Philippe used earlier made movements like this example which dates circa 1916 and later encased them like this case in the late 1930's/early 1940's. This present example has the retailers inscription on the cuvette inscribed A.Lunser, Berlin. Adolf Lunser was based in Berlin and retailed many high quality watches by leading watchmakers such as the well known German watchmaker A.Lange & Sohne and Swiss watchmaker Patek Philippe. This retailer supplied to the German Government, senior members, and for military/navigational purposes. This is a fine and rare example which will be a desirable timepiece for a watch collector.Case with surface scratches, case with dents to the case back, sides, bezel and cuvette, cuvette with retailers signature, hinges are clean and the covers are closing correctly, glass is clean, dial with minor discolouring in parts and minor scratches, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement is clean, balance with a good swinging action, movement in going order. This movement was manufactured in circa 1916 and encased in circa 1941.

Lot 2234

Omega: A Rare Second World War Stainless Steel Centre Seconds Royal Air Force Air Ministry Issue "Weems" Wristwatch, signed Omega, "Weems", 1939, issued in 1940, (calibre 23.4SC) lever movement signed and numbered 9053059, silvered dial with Arabic numerals, 60-minute calibrated bezel with a screw down button in the band to secure the bezel, fixed bars between lugs, snap-on back engraved A.M Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd MK VIIA 6B/159 5089/40, inside back cover stamped with maker's mark Omega Swiss Made and numbered 994824833mm wideThe Weems system allowed the wearer to set the exact time via the seconds hand. The wearer turns the bezel, synchronizing against an external time signal, then secures the bezel with the screw button. The Mk VIIA code 6B/159 were issued to pilots.Case with surface scratches, case with rust and dirt marks in parts, bezel is sliding correctly when unscrewing the lower crown, military engraved marks to the back cover are clear and not rubbed, winding crown is bent on the winding stem and is not straight when hand setting the watch, plexi glass with scratches, original dial finish is discoloured and slightly stained in parts, movement plates are dirty, movement is fully wound and not working.

Lot 2235

Hanhart: A Rare Second World War German Luftwaffe Pilots Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Hanhart, circa 1940, (calibre 41) manual wound lever movement numbered 119632, column wheel chronograph movement, overcoil hairspring, shock protection, original black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, two sub dials for seconds and 30-minute register, outer fifth of seconds track, cathedral luminous hands, chrome plated case with buttons in the band to operate chronograph, large winding crown, fixed bars between the lugs, stainless steel screw back inscribed Boden Edelstahl Wassergeschutzt Stossfest and numbered 11963241mm wideHanhart was contracted in the Second World War to supply watches to the Luftwaffe pilots and naval officers.Case with chrome plated surfaces rubbed throughout but has a good aged patina, case with surface scratches, case with minor dents in parts, crown slightly rubbed, later strap, original dial finish, luminous hour markers have evenly faded and have a good aged patina, hands with luminous nicely evenly faded in colour, hand setting correctly, chronograph functions are working, movement in going order.

Lot 396

Rare TSR2 Jet design team signed Experimental Jet Aircraft cover. Signed by test pilot and WW2 BOB ace Wg Cdr Roland Beamont DSO DFC, test pilot Wg Cdr James Bell OBE and designers Donald Knight, Bernard Heath OBE, George Henson. Lots info on all inside cover. Scarce collection of related autographs. All autographs 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

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