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Lot 20
A RARE TURQUOISE, DIAMOND AND GARNET SERPENT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1865 Of ouroboros form, the highly flexible body set with graduated circular cabochon turquoises within collet-setting, the eyes set with similarly-cut cabochon garnets embellished by rose-cut diamond accents, within fitted case by 'Payne & Sons, jewellers & Goldsmiths, in ordinary to the Queen. The Queen Dowager, H.R.H. The Prince Albert & Royal family. 21, Old Bond Street. Bath.', length 41cm Snake motifs are one of the earliest historical and culturally diverse mythological symbols, and figure prominently in jewellery. These intriguing creatures make for alluring pieces of jewellery inspired by serpents through the ages, from the fall of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden to the Gods of ancient mythology. They represent a host of meanings in different countries and civilisations. To the pharaohs of Egypt, snakes represented royalty and deity and they wore them as sacred pendants around their necks. The Romans had different interpretations ranging from everlasting love to a symbol of wisdom. The Greeks also looked toward the serpent as representing this quality, and Aesculapius, their god of medicine, was always depicted with a snake wrapped around his staff - a motif that continues to remain the symbol of the medical profession. While for the Hindus, Hebrews and Native Americans the creature is endowed with various meanings within the cycle of the human life, ranging from rebirth, transformations, sexuality and desire. As it quite common with members of royal families, particular fashions adopted by specific individuals can lead to them becoming an iconic symbol of the period. In 1839, Queen Victoria did just that for the snake motif in jewellery. On her engagement to Prince Albert she was presented with a ring formed as continuous snake, signifying their everlasting love. It was set with an emerald, her birthstone, centered in its head. Queen Victoria's ring set a trend throughout England, and eventually across Europe, for a range of snake rings, coil-style flexible necklaces and bracelets with gem-set heads, as well snake brooches, cuffs, bangles, and wonderfully designed earrings that featured a snake slinking around a gemstone. Colour is of particular importance in jewellery designs which are inspired by animal motifs as they add life and character to the piece. Turquoise was plentiful during the 19th century and among the most fashionable gems for everyday wear. Victorian jewellers used round turquoise cabochons to represent the scales of their snaky creations. The stone's popularity, in fact, inspired Tiffany & Co. founder, Charles Lewis Tiffany, to choose its colour for the cover the first Blue Book, a catalogue of the house's jewels, in 1845; today, the colour is referred to simply as: Tiffany Blue. The Art Nouveau period favoured naturalistic and animal/insect motifs and the snake continued to be an inspiration in jewellery designs. In the 20th century houses such as Cartier, Bulgari and Boucheron, adopted the serpent but translated it into their own aesthetics and style.
Lot 474
THREE TRAYS CONTAINING POWER SUPPLIES CABLES ETC, including a tray containing Audio and gaming electrical equipment including one Brother and one Dyno Lable printer, a Wahl Hair clipper set, a Smart Weigh electronic scales, a Mustek PVR H140 Personal media player, a handheld security metal detector, various wind and barometric measures together with a hard carry case and a small one
Lot 583
A silver key wound pocket watch by Scales of Kendal no: 9083 having a Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds in a silver case having engine turned decoration, Chester 1918 Condition Report. does not seem to be in worlking order. the key fits but seems to be overwound. minute hand is slightly bent and hairline crack to face
Lot 1310
A 19th century mahogany and brass bound travelling apothecary case, the hinged lid with brass corners and recessed handle, opening to reveal a fitted interior with twelve (of fourteen) glass bottles and stoppers, having further drawer below containing scales and glass pestle & mortar etc, w.18cm, d.18cm, h.20cmCondition report: Missing escutcheon, otherwise all brass good.Mahogany with handling wear and scuffs etc, but generally good.No splits or repairs.Two bottles missing.Some bottles with chips.
Lot 1580
CASED MEDICAL ITEMS including a cased Leitz Haemacytometer Thoma, a Hawksley Crista Haemoglobinometer, a Dr Bengue's Anaesthetic Chlorethyl, Martin Wallach Phonendoscope, Zeiss Ikon portable microscope, Theodore Hamblin Ophthalmoscope, Tabloid Hypodermic Case, Weiss & Son scales, Parke Davis & Co Nebuliser, Examination Lamp etc. Also with a boxed Parker Vacumatic Fountain Pen with 14k nib.
Lot 104
Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox - A collection of approximately 30 diecast vehicles in various scales some incomplet. Lot includes Dinky Toys Mighty Antar Transporter; Corgi Chipperfields International 6x6 Truck; Dinky Toys Foden 2nd Series Truck and similar. All items are in Play worn condition and are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 117
Joal, Corgi, Lledo - Nine boxed diecast vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Joal #337 Volvo FH12-420 Globetrotter - Wynns; Corgi 'Heavy Haulage' CC11101 Scammell Contractor - Siddle C Cook; Corgi Trackside DG198002 Scammell Contractor Wrecker - BRS and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Fair - Excellent boxes with imperfections and all models are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 118
Corgi, Lledo, Matchbox, EFE and others - Over 20 boxed diecast vehicles in various scales predominately by Lledo including some sets. Lot includes Cameo Classic Drinks Collection; Lledo Rupert the Bear 75th Anniversary; Lledo Promovers Co-Op Milk Articulated truck and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Fair Plus - mainly Very Good boxes with some imperfections. Items are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 119
Matchbox, Corgi, Brumm, and others - In excess of 20 boxed diecast vehicles in various scales, which includes several Code 3 Matchbox Models of Yesteryear. Lot includes Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y27 Foden Steam - Hall & Co (Code 3 by Brooklands Miniatures); Y37 Garret Steam Wagon (Code 3 - Great Dorset Steam Fair); Brumm S003 Ferrari 815 Sport 1940 and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in some Poor - Very Good boxes with storage wear and imperfections. All items are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 127
Tamiya, Airfix Humbrol, Hasegama - 11 boxed plastic model kits / figure sets in various scales. Lot includes Tamiya #82 British Ambulance Land Rover 7; Airfix RAF Pressure Recovery Set; Hasegawa Isuzu Fuel Truck TX-40 and similar. Some kits are in sealed boxes, some appear to be in sealed bags and a couple appear to be part made. Boxes range from Good - Excellent. All kits are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 128
Matchbox, Revell, Airfix, Hasegawa - 11 boxed plastic model kits / figure sets in various scales. Lot includes Revell #03025 Land Rover 109 (Series III); Hasegawa Toyota Starter Truck; Airfix Matdor & 5.5 Gun and similar. Some kits are in sealed boxes, one appears to be in a sealed bag and a couple appear to be part made. All kits are unchecked for completeness. Boxes range from Fair - Excellent.
Lot 129
Corgi, Cararama, Oxford Diecast, Schuco and others - A group of over 20 boxed diecast model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Schuco Junior line Land Rover Freelander; Oxford Diecast CFE001 Vauxhall Cresta Estate; Corgi Limited Edition CC07711 Land Rover Defender RAF Mountain Rescue and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Fair Plus - mostly Very Good boxes with some storage wear and imperfections. All items are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 135
Corgi, Lledo, Vanguards and others - Over 30 diecast model vehicles predominately boxed, in various scales, together with a boxed glass fronted display case. Lot includes Vanguards, Special Edition BRS vans of the 1950s; Corgi 59502 ERF Curtainside Trailer - Eddie Stobart; Corgi #19304 Bedford S Van - Wall and similar. Boxed models appear to be in Good - Mint condition in Poor - Very Good boxes. Unboxed items are in Playworn condition and all items are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 137
Corgi, Matchbox Dinky, Oxford Diecast, Lledo, Vanguards, Others - A collection of 17 boxed diecast model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Oxford Diecast 1:76 Limited Edition VOL04CS Eddie Stobart Volvo FH Curtainside; Corgi Orinal Omnibus OM43912 Daimler CWA6 Duple - Douglas Corporation; Vanguards VA11005 Morris Minor Van and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Fair Plus - mainly Very Good - Excellent boxes with some storage imperfections, and all are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 142
Tas Figs, Unconfirmed Makers - Approximately 26 predominately unboxed hand painted metal soldiers in different scales from various eras but mainly ANZAC orientated. Lot includes Tas Figs no.13 Volunteer, Tasmanian Imperial Bushmen 1900; NZ mounted Rifles Charging; Brigadier NSW Infantry 1900 and similar. Figures are painted to a high standard and overall appear to be in Very Good - Near Mint condition. Lot also contains 2 unassociated empty boxes.
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