6th-5th century B.C. The front of a scale armour coat composed of over five hundred overlapping bronze scales, each mounted onto a custom-made stand for purposes of display; the scales show to have formed different series, some having holes only in the upper part, some with three holes in the upper part and two holes to the left, and some showing three upper holes and one central hole. Cf. similar scales from Egypt, dated circa 590 B.C., in the Metropolitan Museum, discovered in the palace of Apries, accession no.09.183.7a–v; Chernenko, E.V., The Scythians 700-300 BC, Hong Kong, 1998, pp.7ff., pl.D & E; ???????? ?.?., ‘Elements of Scythian tradition in the complex of armament of the Altai forest-steppes population, in the 6th-3rd centuries B.C.’, in Russian Academy of science, The war and the military in the Scythian-Sarmatian world, Proceedings of International Scientific Conference in tribute to the memory of A.I. Melyukova (Kagal’nik, 26-29 April 2014), in Russian, pp.119-126 and pp.162-171, pl.3, p.126, fig.2, p.165. 9.6 kg total, 79 cm high including stand (31 in.). Acquired 1971-1972. From the collection of the vendor's father. Property of a London, UK, collector. Accompanied by an academic expertise by military specialist Dr Raffaele D'Amato. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate no.11389-192359. The favourite armour of the Scythian noblemen was a protection composed of scales, usually protecting the torso, sometimes the entire body (kataphraktoi). The Scythians found the most efficient method of arranging the overlapping ‘fish-scales’ as a corselet made of a number of bronze and iron plates, able to protect against sword and spear thrusts. The scales were fixed to an organic backing in such a way that the edges were overlapping in a similar way to rooftiles creating a complete protection for the wearer. Our scales correspond well to bronze scales found in May 1961 in an accidentally destroyed burial in a barrow, near the village of Nadezhda Sovetsky district. They were discovered together with iron scales, a Greek Corinthian helmet, fragments of an amphora, five arrowheads and fragments of an iron sword. Most of these bronze scales were oblong in shape, with a sub-rectangular upper end and a rounded lower end, but slightly bigger than our scales.
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Late Period-Ptolemaic Period, circa 500-31 B.C. An Egyptian or Graeco-Roman hardstone sphinx modelled in the round, sitting on a sub-rectangular base, with the body of a winged feline and head of a woman, her hair tied in a bun on the top of her head, stylised anatomical and facial detailing, circular socket to the top face behind the head; mounted on a custom-made antique wooden display base. Cf. a heavily worn steatite(?) winged sphinx, dated to 90-10 B.C., was found at Meroe and is now in The Museum of Fine Arts Boston, inv.no.22-1-609. 74 grams total, 50 mm long including base (2 in.). From Saqqara in the late 1960s. With John Cummings, Lincolnshire, UK, 1990s. Acquired 20 May 1997. Property of a South Oxfordshire private collector. Accompanied by an original invoice no.6469 dated 20 May 1997. Accompanied by a scholarly note by Egyptologist Paul Whelan. The sphinx amulet is quite rare in Egypt, for instance, the vast output and variety of amulets identified from the industrial-scale workshops at Naukratis do not include three-dimensional winged sphinxes, only their image impressed in scarabs, suggesting that this example may have been an import and/or once the possession of a Greek person in Egypt.
BROCKBANK & ATKINS, LONDON. A REGENCY EBONISED AND BRASS INLAID DOME-TOP DOUBLE FUSEE EIGHT-DAY BRACKET CLOCK the 7" signed painted convex dial with Roman numerals fronting an eight-day chain driven double fusee movement striking the hours on a gong, with anchor escapement and adjustable steel-rod pendulum. The arched case with brass edges and inlaid geometric design to the front, shaped side handles, fish scale sound frets and square feet.34cm high The case is in nice original condition with no losses, there is a shallow scratch to the top and very fine splits in the veneer, also a small patch above 11, the painted dial is original, some patches of repair to the ground. Hands are original. The movement is complete but not original to case, there is a filled hole to each side of the case where the original brackets have been.
HENRY GRATTE, KENNINGTON LANE, SURREY. A LATE GEORGE III PAD TOP QUARTER CHIMING BRACKET CLOCK WITH ENAMEL DIAL the mahogany break-arch case with gilt brass pierced fish scale sound frets and a full opening front door enclosing an 8" enamel dial with Roman numerals and gilt brass hands fronting an eight-day five pillar double fusee movement with border engraved backplate and massive heavy brass bob pendulum running on a deadbeat escapement, the hours and quarters striking on two bells40cm high
A miniature scale model of a Korean Turtle Ship, plated in 24k gold and contained within a perspex case and outer hinged box. Measures approx; 16cm x 20cm x 12cm. Turtle ships participated in the war against Japanese naval forces supporting Toyotomi Hideyoshi's attempts to conquer Korea from 1592 to 1598. Korean Admiral Yi Sun-sin, who won all battles against the Japanese Navy, is credited with designing the improved turtle ship. From their first appearance in the Battle of Sacheon, his turtle ships, equipped with at least five different types of cannon, greatly contributed to winning 16 times in 16 battles against the Japanese Navy
Doll Furniture - A collection of wooden 1/3 scale dolls furniture with three doll stands. The furniture consists of a bed including pillow, sheets, etc; with a cot carrier; a tall chest of drawers; a full length mirror, and a bureau with stool. The furniture is well constructed and is unmarked and appears to be in Good - Very Good overall condition with general signs of age and display use. (2) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Bburago - 3 x boxed 1:18 scale models, Porsche 356B Cabriolet # 3031, Lancia Aurelia Spider # 3010, Jaguar E Type # 3026. The cars appear in Very Good condition overall, the Lancia has some marks on one side. The boxes are Fair, two of the windows have come unstuck. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (3)
Corgi - James Bond - 6 x boxed cars including 2 x special edition James Bond gold Aston Martin DB5 models # 96656 and 4 x Mini models in 1:36 scale in different colours # C330. The models appear Mint in mostly Very Good boxes, one of the Mini boxes has a creased window. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Corgi - 2 x boxed limited edition Trucks in 1:50 scale, a Scania 113/143 Fridge in Thomas Gibb's livery number 640 of only 2001 produced # CC14802 and a Scania Sights & Sounds model in Ian Hayes Haulage livery number 270 of only 3310 produced # CC12935. Both appear Mint in Very Good boxes with mirrors and certificates. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (2)
Corgi - 2 x limited edition trucks in 1:50 scale, a Volvo F88 Sheeted Flatbed in BRS livery number 704 of only 2000 produced # CC13105 and a Guy Invincible Twin Axle Trailer in McCall & Greenshields livery number 780 of only 2700 produced. # CC11701. Both models appear Mint with mirrors to fit in Very Good boxes with light storage marks. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (2)
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