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Click here to subscribeA 1:10 scale model of the 1886 Benz Patent Motor Wagon by CMC,hand-assembled precision model in copper, brass, aluminium, stainless steel, leather and wood, with working steering, moveable flywheel, crankshaft, connecting rods, pistons, drive chains, wheels, 25cm long, with CMC tag in original box and packing. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A superb 1:2 scale model of a 1901 Curved Dash Oldsmobile child's car,painted black with red details and gold coach-lining, black deep buttoned upholstery, the car with mudguards, steps, horn, lamps (with modern LEDs), based upon the car displayed at the Haynes Motor Museum in Sparkford, 2 x 400W geared units electrically powered by 2 x 12N 8Ahr Leisure batteries, with top speed of approximately 12.5 kph, Akerman Geometry Tiller operated steering, front beam axle, rear live beam axle with 'flat' differential, cantilever leaf spring suspension, 4 x cable operated wheel disc brakes, wire spoked wheels with pneumatic tyres, maximum carrying capacity 175lb. 155 x 132 x 112cm overall, weight of 155Kg. Sold together with a detailed and illustrated instruction manual. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊◊◊ Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SEIHO: A BOXWOOD NETSUKE OF HANDAKA SONJABy Seiho Azuma (1936-2003), signed Seiho 声方Japan, Ibaraki prefecture, 20th centuryHandaka Sonja resting on a rock, bending forwards, the face with a strenuous expression, while conjugating a dragon which wraps around his body and rests its head on the rakan's lap. The robe and scale finely incised, the pendulous earlobes suspending golden loops. Natural himotoshi through the arm.HEIGHT 4.5 cmCondition: Excellent condition, minor wear to staining.Provenance: Collection Gabor Orszagh, Budapest, Hungary, acquired from Michael Bernstein.Seiho, born as Katsuo Azuma in 1936 in the Ibaraki prefecture, studied carving under the famous Hose Maguro until he turned 22. Seiho is well known for his legendary and mythological figures, animals, and religious subjects. He is a member of the International Netsuke Carvers Association and has received several awards from the Ueno Royal Museum and the Japan Art Association.
A GOOD IVORY NETSUKE OF A STREET VENDORUnsigned Japan, c. 1790, Edo period (1615-1868)Published: Sydney L. Moss (2010) They are all fire and every one doth shine. The Elly Nordskog Collection of Japanese Inro, Pipecases and Netsuke, London, pp. 408-409, no. 143.Superbly carved in a spirited and animated manner that is uncommon for the sankaku-type netsuke, possessing a good depth and plasticity, depicting a merchant or peddler turning in mid-step as he walks, his left hand obscured by his loose-fitting robe with neatly incised folds, holding a bunch of dried fruits with his right, carrying a straw bundle with a flowering prunus branch attached over his shoulder, his finely rendered face with a cheerful expression marked by a wide smile and upturned eyes, one himotoshi to the back, the other ingeniously carved through the robe beside the man's crossed legs.HEIGHT 7.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear, traces of use, expected age cracks. Fine, cream-colored patina to the back.Provenance: Ex-collection Elinor “Elly” Nordskog (1919-2013).This charming depiction, full of action and character, is one which derives from a fairly prolific and so far anonymous artist – or more likely workshop – in the late eighteenth century. The milky-white ivory and the concern with surface and line indicate they were based in or close to Osaka, and their figures are of medium rather than outsize scale and always smile. Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0254).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
LARGE FAMILLE ROSE ARMORIAL PUNCH BOWL QING DYNASTY, 18TH CENTURY 清 粉彩倫諾克斯氏族紋章大碗 thinly potted, painted on both sides with Lennox of Woodhead coat of arms and the motto 'I'll Defend' underneath a pink scale bandDimensions:40cm diameterProvenance:Provenance: Private Scottish collection, acquired from AJB Jardine Paterson, Gask House, Perthshire (by repute)Note: Note: Clan Lennox is a Lowland Scottish clan in the County of Dumbartonshire. William Lennox of Woodhead (1722-1800), is the 8th of Woodhead. His arms were granted in 1772. A pair of famille rose armorial platters, similarly bearing arms of Lennox of Woodhead was sold in this saleroom, 11 Dec 2013, lot 475.
ALIENS (1986) - Model Miniature Colony BuildingA model miniature colony building from the production of James Cameron's action sci-fi sequel Aliens. Model buildings were used throughout the film to create the set of Hadley's Hope, a terraforming and mining colony on the planetoid LV-426. Miniature scale buildings were used when the U.S. Colonial Marines arrived in their dropship and drove their APC vehicles through the desolate town.The model miniature building is made from resin with a plasticard roof dressed with plastic rods and blocks. Several sections on this model were constructed using a method known as kitbashing where the designer would take pieces from other models and toys - most notable models used are a Star Wars Snowspeeder, Millennium Falcon and a Space: 1999 Eagle transporter. Dimensions: 34 cm x 33 cm x 10 cm (13 1/2" x 13" x 4") Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 MThis lot will be auctioned on Saturday, November 5th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Sunday, November 6th.
DARK CRYSTAL, THE (1982) - SkekZok the Ritual Master’s Decorative Broach PrototypeSkekZok the Ritual Master's decorative brooch prototype from Jim Henson's and Frank Oz's fantasy adventure film The Dark Crystal. SkekZok, the Ritual Master of the Skeksis, features several crescent moon motifs throughout his ensemble.This resin brooch is painted to resemble grey metal with a green patina, a textured scale-like finish, faux crystals, and yellow resin talons. It is mounted to a black wooden display base. It exhibits some light scratching to the brooch and base. Dimensions: 11.5 cm x 7.75 cm x 18 cm (4.5" x 3" x 7") Estimate: £800 - 1,200 ΩThis lot will be auctioned on Saturday, November 5th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Sunday, November 6th.
DRAGONSLAYER (1981) - Vermithrax Pejorative ScaleA dragon scale from Matthew Robbins' adventure fantasy Dragonslayer. Scales were shed by the vicious dragon Vermithrax Pejorative, who terrorised the kingdom of Urland. Scales were gathered by Valerian (Caitlin Clarke) and affixed to Galen's (Peter MacNicol) shield to protect him against Vermithrax's flame breath.The scale is made of fibreglass and resin, with a raised centre and a textured ripple effect towards one end. It is painted dark grey-brown and portions of silicon with imprints of other scales remain on the both sides, suggesting it may have formed part of the dragon-scale shield. The scale shows signs of paint wear and degradation to the resin from age. Dimensions: 33 cm x 20 cm x 3 cm (13" x 8" x 1") Estimate: £600 - 800 MThis lot will be auctioned on Saturday, November 5th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Sunday, November 6th.
FLUBBER (1997) - Professor Philip Brainard's (Robin Williams) Miniature House ModelA miniature house model from Les Mayfield's sci-fi comedy Flubber. This model is a large-scale miniature of Professor Philip Brainard's (Robin Williams) home, where he worked on scientific experiments that resulted in his accidental creation of the green substance Flubber.The model comprises the main house and a separate garage, all made from a mix of wood and resin, with acrylic windows and no base. The windows feature paper curtains or false interiors glued to the inside, and the garage has "#1 Prof House" handwritten in pen on the interior. This lot exhibits significant wear from production use and age, including dirt marks, peeling paint, unstuck panels, glue remnants and a missing garage roof. Dimensions (house only): 89 cm x 86 cm x 58.5 cm (35" x 33 3/4" x 23") Estimate: £500 - 700 †This lot will be auctioned on Saturday, November 5th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Sunday, November 6th.
FREDDY VS. JASON (2003) - Jason's (Ken Kirzinger) Machete Printed Annotated Production DesignA printed drawing depicting Jason Vorhees' (Ken Kirzinger) machete from Ronny Yu's horror crossover Freddy Vs. Jason.Drawn to a 1-1 scale by production designer John Willett, the illustration shows Jason's signature weapon, a two-and-a-half-foot-long machete, along with an accompanying sheath and some handwritten annotations around the sheath and on the back of the paper. There is creasing to the paper, staining on the reverse side, and it has been folded into rough quarters for storage. Dimensions: 86 cm x 56 cm (34" x 22")Additional Provenance:This lot comes from the personal collection of Friday the 13th collector and historian Mario Kirner. Estimate: £700 - 900 ΩThis lot will be auctioned on Saturday, November 5th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Sunday, November 6th.
LORD OF THE RINGS TRILOGY, THE (2001 - 2003) - Hand-drawn Mumakil Design and Set Design CopiesA hand-drawn mumakil design and set design copies from the production of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings trilogy. This lot includes a pencil drawing of a mumakil, the elephant-like beast ridden by the Haradrim, drawn onto thick tracing paper. It includes technical and scale information. The set designs relate to miniatures built at Dry Creek Quarry near Wellington, New Zealand, which was the site of The Hornburg in The Two Towers and Minas Tirith in The Return of the King. The set designs feature highlighting and some handwritten annotations. The pages have minor staining, tears to the edges and have been rolled for storage. Dimensions (mumakil design): 59 cm x 83.5 cm (23 1/4" x 32 3/4") Sold without copyright; see copyright notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £500 - 700 MThis lot will be auctioned on Sunday, November 6th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Saturday, November 5th.
MUPPET SHOW, THE (T.V. Series, 1976-1981) - Gonzo's "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" Morgan CarGonzo's Morgan car from Jim Henson's comedy TV series The Muppet Show. Gonzo's car appeared during the opening number of Season 5 Episode 7. Gonzo sang "Workin' at the Car Wash Blues" as he cleaned the vehicle before driving off. The car also appeared in Season 5 Episode 10 where the car featured the number plate "ZZXKL", which led Fozzie and Link to believe the car's name was "Zikskuhl".The car is a small-scale pedal version of the Morgan Plus 8. It comprises a steel chassis with treadle-action drive to the rear axle; four wheels and a spare, with solid rubber tyres; a red fibreglass body; a black leather-lined seat; a clear plastic "aero" windscreen; a pair of functional headlights activated by a button by the steering wheel; an "LG10" number plate on the front bumper; and the loose "ZZXKL" number plate. Dimensions: 123 cm x 48 cm x 43 cm (48" x 19" x 17")Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 MThis lot will be auctioned on Sunday, November 6th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Saturday, November 5th.
NORTH SEA HIJACK (1979) - Large-scale Model Miniature HelicopterA large-scale model miniature helicopter from Andrew V. McLaglen's action thriller North Sea Hijack. This model helicopter was used in place of a full-sized Bo 105 for SFX distance shots as it approached the oil rig platform that had been hijacked by terrorists. Made from wood and metal with a fibreglass shell, the helicopter is painted red with blue accents including the name of the craft "Jennifer" on the tail. This name is a reference to the book on which the film is based: Esther, Ruth, and Jennifer by Jack Davies. The model helicopter features mechanical propellers with a motor hidden behind the cockpit and shows minor paint wear from age. Dimensions: 160 cm x 60 cm x 45 cm (63" x 231/2" x 173/4")Special shipping required; see special shipping notice in the Buyer's Guide.Contains mechanical components; see mechanical notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000 MThis lot will be auctioned on Sunday, November 6th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Saturday, November 5th.
ELF (2003) - Santa's (Ed Asner) Light-up Scaled Sleigh Dashboard with Spirit ClausometerSanta's (Ed Asner) light-up, scaled sleigh dashboard with a Spirit Clausometer from Jon Favreau's Christmas movie Elf. Jovie (Zooey Deschanel) started a sing-along to raise the Clausometer on Santa's sleigh after Buddy (Will Ferrell) lost his Christmas spirit.This dashboard was custom-made by the SFX team for shots of the fully-operational sleigh at a smaller scale in order to make Buddy appear oversized. It features a panel of chrome-plated buttons and gauges, including a "Spirit Clausometer," a pressure gauge, and buttons labelled "Ho Ho Ho," inset into a polished wooden compartment. Following production, electronics on the reverse were switched out by SFX crew with a more automated system which illuminates buttons and raises gauges when connected to an AC outlet. Several lights are dimming and the wood exhibits scratches from production use. Dimensions: 58.5 cm x 18 cm x 28 cm (23" x 7" x 11")Contains electronic components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000 ΩThis lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 3rd. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 4th; Saturday, November 5th; or Sunday, November 6th.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) - Krayt Dragon RibA krayt dragon rib from George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. C-3PO (Anthony Daniels) walked past the skeletal remains of a krayt dragon in the Tatooine desert. Bone fragments were recovered from the sand dunes of Tunisia where the sequence was filmed.This rib shard is constructed from fibreglass and painted in an off-white bone colour. Metal hooks are affixed to the back with plaster for mounting to the large-scale dragon body. The rib exhibits significant fracturing and cracking, discolouration, and flaking to its finish from many years in the Sahara. Dimensions: 52.25 cm x 12.75 cm x 12.75 cm (20.5" x 5" x 5") Estimate: £3,000 - 5,000 ΩThis lot will be auctioned on Sunday, November 6th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Saturday, November 5th.
EXCALIBUR (1981) - Perceval's (Paul Geoffrey) Screen-matched Holy GrailA screen-matched Holy Grail from John Boorman's fantasy epic Excalibur. After the ailing King Arthur (Nigel Terry) dispatched his knights to search for the Holy Grail, it was eventually found by Perceval (Paul Geoffrey) and brought to Camelot. The unique hand-etched scale pattern around its rim screen-matches the Grail to the one Perceval handed Arthur to drink from.While designing the Grail, Boorman and art director Robert Pratt visited the Victoria and Albert Museum in London for inspiration, and decided upon a goblet with a highly reflective surface. The Grail is made of hand-beaten aluminium, and its individual beating marks are visible inside the cup. Its exterior, meanwhile, features exquisite hand-etched details around the base and rim. The Grail has tarnished over time, and the interior - which held a liquid resembling red wine during filming - has darkened further. Dimensions: 18 cm x 18 cm x 20 cm (7" x 7" x 8")This lot comes directly from the personal collection of director Sir John Boorman and is accompanied by a letter from him confirming its authenticity. Estimate: £8,000 - 12,000 Ω This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 3rd. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 4th; Saturday, November 5th; or Sunday, November 6th.
SUPERMAN III (1984) - Derek Meddings-made Model Miniature CarA Derek Meddings-made model miniature car from Richard Lester's superhero sequel Superman III. This miniature was made by the legendary special effects designer Meddings and his team for a section of the scene in which Evil Superman (Christopher Reeve) and Clark Kent (also Reeve) fought in a scrapyard. The shots involving the miniature were ultimately cut, but the full-scale car can be seen on the car crusher conveyor belt. The car is made of fibreglass and metal, with acrylic windows and it has been intentionally distressed. The car is accompanied by nine behind-the-scenes photos showing the sequence being filmed. Dimensions: 118 cm x 45 cm x 30 cm (46 1/2" x 17 3/4" x 11 3/4") Estimate: £500 - 700 †This lot will be auctioned on Sunday, November 6th. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 3rd; Friday, November 4th; or Saturday, November 5th.
TEAM AMERICA: WORLD POLICE (2004) - Team America Hummer H2 Large-Scale Model MiniatureA light-up large-scale Team America Hummer H2 model miniature from Trey Parker's action comedy Team America: World Police. Team America deployed a Hummer while chasing enemies through Egypt.This Hummer H2 model consists of fibreglass over a steel frame with four Kenda Turf Rider lawn mower tires, a patriotic paint theme, a hood that opens to form a ramp, resin rockets and thrusters, and emergency lights activated by two switches underneath. It exhibits scuffing; peeling; sticky residue; and numerous loose or absent parts including unsecured lights, one missing missile, unattached guns, and a reattached licence plate. Various separate parts are also included. Dimensions: 183 cm x 86.5 cm x 76.5 cm (72" x 34" x 30")Contains electronic components; see notice in the Buyer's Guide.Special shipping required; see notice in the Buyer's Guide. Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000 USThis lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 3rd. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 4th; Saturday, November 5th; or Sunday, November 6th.
THUNDERBIRDS (T.V. SERIES, 1965 - 1966) - Peter Nelson Collection: Full-Size FAB 1 Rolls-Royce Radiator CoverA FAB 1 full-size Rolls-Royce radiator cover from the production of Gerry and Sylvia Anderson's puppet animation television series Thunderbirds. This radiator cover was made by the production for use on a full-size version of Lady Penelope's Rolls-Royce saloon car FAB 1. It was used during close-up shots and where a 1:1 scale reference was required, such as when the front-mounted machine guns appeared from the grill, and for Parker's perspective as he drove towards Creighton-Ward Manor.It is made from a chrome alloy and features drill holes on the top where the 'Spirit of Ecstacy' ornament would attach, a hole at the front where the Rolls-Royce emblem would be affixed and two channels at either side where the grill would slide in and be bolted at the bottom. The cover shows mild tarnishing from age. Dimensions: 68 cm x 68 cm x 15 cm (263/4" x 263/4" x 6")From the personal collection of Peter Nelson, previously displayed at his two museums, "The Cars of the Stars" and "The Bond Museum" in Keswick, Cumbria, until they closed in 2011. Estimate: £2,000 - 3,000 MThis lot will be auctioned on Thursday, November 3rd. The auction will begin at 3:00PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast at propstore.com on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Friday, November 4th; Saturday, November 5th; or Sunday, November 6th.
TANABE CHIKUUNSAI II (1910-2000)A Handled Flower Basket Showa era (1926-1989), circa 1950-1990Madake bamboo, rattan, and lacquer; uroko-ami (fish-scale hexagonal plaiting), hexagonal plaiting, wrapping, knotting, signed Chikuunsai tsukuru (Made by Chikuunsai); with faceted lacquered bamboo otoshi (water container); with wood tomobako storage box inscribed and signed Uroko-ami yurigata hanakago Tekisuikyo Chikuunsai tsukuru (Lily-shaped flower basket in fish-scale plaiting, made by Tekisuikyo Chikuunsai); seals: Denri no in (Seal of Denri), Chikuunsai. 41cm (16 1/8in) high. (3).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
SUZUKI CHOKICHI (KAKO, 1848-1919)A Bronze Baluster Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), early 20th centuryThe body cast and carved in varying degrees of relief depicting an egret about to alight on a lotus pond filled with large, overlapping, leafy lotus flowers and pods, the feathers of the bird and surface of the foliage rendered in a naturalistic manner, the egret's eye inlaid in gold; signed on the base with a cast mark Dai Nihon Kako tsukuru (Made by Kako of Great Japan) within an oval reserve. 33.8cm (13 5/16in) high.Footnotes:One of the most celebrated monumental bronze casters of the Meiji era, from around 1900 Suzuki Chokichi seems to have worked at a less monumental scale and in a more refined manner, as here. See Joe Earle, Suzuku Chokichi: Master of Metal Raptors, in Victoria Weston ed., Eaglemania: Collecting Japanese Art in Gilded Age America, exhibition catalogue, Boston, McMullen Museum of Art, Boston College, 2019, p.28.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GEORGE III FRUITWOOD VENEERED TABLE TIMEPIECE, DAVID LOCKWOOD, SWAFFAMCIRCA 1760The four pillar single fusee movement with verge escapement regulated by bob pendulum and incomplete pull-quarter repeat mechanism previously sounding the hours and quarters on a graduated nest of three bells now adapted to serve as passing strike on a single bell set above the plates, the 6.25 inch brass break-arch dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring incorporating Arabic five minutes beyond the minute track, with pierced steel hands and unusual cast basket of fruit decorated scroll spandrels to angles, beneath arch centred with a silvered signature boss engraved David, Lockwood, Swaffham flanked by conforming grotesque mask and scroll cast spandrels, the fruitwood veneered inverted bell-top case with hinged cast brass carrying handle over double cavetto top mouldings and glazed dial aperture beneath brass fish-scale upper quadrant frets to the front door, the sides with shaped scroll-pierced upper frets over break-arch windows, the rear with break-arch glazed rectangular door incorporating further scroll-pierced frets to quadrants, on cavetto moulded skirt with brass claw-and-ball feet, (formerly ebonised, repeat work incomplete).44cm (17.2ins) high with handle down, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. David Lockwood is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Swaffham circa 1752.
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETER, WILLIAM BOWLEY, SHREWSBURYEARLY 19TH CENTURYWith open triangular pediment over silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches opposing the usual observations, the right-hand upper corner with engraved signature W'm Bowley, Shrewsbury, Fec't within a circular cartouche, set behind hinged glazed door over chevron strung and crossbanded trunk with visible tube flanked by angled banded veneers, above rounded base fitted with ring-turned domed cistern cover.100cm (39.5ins) high excluding brass finial, 15cm (6ins) wide. William Bowley is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS & RETAILERS 1660-1900 as an engraver working from Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury, 1809-18. Condition Report: The tube is intact and contains mercury but has extensive air locks hence will need refilling. The silvered scale is in sound original condition but has heavy patchy tarnishing/discolouration. The case is in sound original condition with faults limited to a filled bump/chip to the right hand side of the rounded base panel and minor bumps, scuffs, chips to mouldings and shrinkage; the surface is in untouched condition hence is a little dull/uneven hence would benefit from the attention of a good furniture finisher. Condition Report Disclaimer
5 1/72 boxed Corgi die-cast model aircraft and 1 1/144:AA33604 1/72 Panavia Tornado GR1, 75 Anniversay, RAF Marham 1990, 108/3800. Excellent condition, no obvious problems, appears complete.49403 1/72 EE Lightning F3, 5 Sqn 1978, 1755/6800. Model in very good condition, no obvious problems, appears complete with exception of missing a stand insert. Box insert has a split.AA32407 1/72 BAe Harrier Gr3,1 Sqn RAF, winter camouflage 1982. 1875/2400. Good condition, no obvious problems, appears complete.49803 1/72 Hawker Hunter Mk6, 4 FTS 1973. 4963/6800. Very good condition but missing 2 lowered U/C door covers.AA33202 1/72 F-4J(UK) Phantom F3, 74 Sqn RAF 1986. 3768/6,700. Fair condition, would be excellent but both sets of canopies are fogged. Appears complete.AA31209 1/144 scale Avro Vulcan B2 Falklands 30th anniversary, Ascension Island, 1982. No COA. Excellent condition, missing stand.
3 boxed 1/24 scale die-cast european car models:A Danbury Mint 1964 Aston Martin DB5, box fair, no paperwork. Model excellent except for right side rear tyre has a flat spot, may be possible to replace with spare, although not very noticeable when model sat on its wheels.A Franklin Mint 1967 Volkswagon Beetle, box fair with paperwork. Model exterior excellent/near mint but bonnet and rear engine cover loose and won't stay open. A Burago 1961 Porsche 956B Coupe painted in matt cream colour (attached to box).
[MISCELLANEOUS]. MUSIC New Instructions for the German Flute Containing the Easiest and most modern Methods for Learners to play, to which is added a favorite Collection of Minuets, Marches, Song Tunes, Duets &c, also the method of double Tongueing and a complete Scale and description of the German Flute with all the additional keys invented by Mr Tacet, Clementi & Co., London, no date [circa 1814], quarter leather, engraved portrait frontispiece, folding description of 'Mr Tacet's new invented German Flute', oblong octavo. Note: Bearing a neat ownership inscription to the front free endpaper 'Edwin Blow / Gracehill Nov. 7th 1814', suggesting a possible family connection to John Blow (1649-1708), the English Baroque composer and organist. Condition Report : Spine worn, with small loss at head; joints cracked above upper cord. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
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