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Lot 604
A fine 18th Century English hunting sword, having a white metal hilt with ivory grip scales and knuckle chains, the scales secured by rivets with flamboyant flowerhead washers, the cross guard of planar form with scroll terminals, the curved blade having a broad fuller and retaining traces of etched or engraved decoration, in a shagreen-covered scabbard with white metal locket, chape and band, the locket engraved "Hawes, Bond Street", 76 cm
Lot 453
OO Gauge. 5 boxed models from the Hornby 'Skaledale' range including R.9733 Works Office, R.8588 Weighbridge & Scales, R.8535 Water Tower, R.9726 LMS Water Tower and R.8709 Fuel Oil Tanks. A boxed Hornby R.505 Water Tower model is also included as part of this lot. Apart from the R.8535 model which has slight damage, all otherwise appear VG boxed. (6)
Lot 2369
16th-18th century AD. A hand-forged iron single-edged knife with T-section blade, curved back and reinforcing rib, integral scooped grip with rivets for the scales; possibly a pesh-kabz or similar weapon. 263 grams, 40cm (15 3/4"). Property of an Essex collector; acquired on the UK art market; formerly in an early 1990s private collection. [No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 2452
1st-3rd century AD. A group of bronze fragmentary scales from a lorica squamata panoply, each with attachment holes, slightly curved profile. 4.03 grams total, 14- 18mm (1/2"). From the property of a London gentleman; thence by descent; previously in an important private Mayfair, London collection, acquired after 1970. [7, No Reserve] Fair condition.
Lot 2509
13th-6th century BC. A bronze dagger with lentoid section blade tapering to a point; the hilt hollowed both sides to receive wood or bone scales. Cf. Khorasani, Manouchehr Moshtagh, Arms and Armour of Iram, Germany, 2006, cat.7 for similar example. 300 grams, 38.5cm (15 1/4"). Private collection, Cambridgeshire, UK; acquired prior to 2000. Fair condition.
Lot 629
17th century AD. A silver-gilt ring with rectangular-section hoop expanding at the shoulders, octagonal bezel with a central shield flanked by volute scrolls, initials 'EW' above the scrolls, inside the shield a standing figure holding scales and a sword, second similar figure above the shield. 8.74 grams, 24.34mm overall, 17.98mm internal diameter (approximate size British O 1/2, USA 7 1/4, Europe 15.61, Japan 15) (3/4"). Property of a European collector; formerly in an old European collection formed in the 1980s.Very fine condition. A large wearable size.
Lot 712
Late Period, 664-332 BC. A carved stone figure of Babi, or Thoth, the sacred baboon, crouching on a rectangular base. 130 grams, 60mm (2 1/2"). Property of a North London gentleman; previously the property of a lady; acquired in the late 1970s on the London art market. The baboon was considered sacred to the Egyptians due to the fact that they were observed at sun rise standing up in the direction of the east and calling out to the sun. They are commonly depicted at the base of obelisks as guardians of the solar deities. They are also associated with Thoth, the god of wisdom, medicine, magic and the maintainer of the stability of the universe. Baboons are also known in Egyptian mythology from their underworld connection under the name of the god Babi.The name Babi, which means 'Bull of the Baboon' relates to the alpha male of the troop and is associated with the power of the Pharaoh. He is also seen on papyri standing near to the scales of justice that weighs the heart of the deceased before Osiris, and he acts as a destroyer of the sinful in the next world. Fine condition.
Lot 444
Dated 1222 AH (1807 AD"). A North Indian copper-alloy hollow sphere, the surface showing two engraved and overlapping graduated scales with many astronomical figures, animals and inscriptions; pierced through at centre. See Savage-Smith, E. and B., Islamicate Celestial Globes: Their History, Construction and Use, Smithsonian, 1985, for much information and examples.793 grams, 15cm (6"). Property of a Middlesex collector; acquired on the London art market before 2000; formerly in an old English collection.Fine condition.
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