A Fine Cased 13-Bore D.B. Percussion Sporting Gun For 'Imperial' Caps By Sam.l & C. Smith, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, No. 6133 For 1854With browned damascus twist sighted barrels each engraved in full along the rib and with silver fore-sight, case-hardened patent breeches now with standard nipples, engraved 'Smith's Patent' within a platinum rectangle at the centre and each with platinum plug, case-hardened tang engraved with foliate scrolls and overlapping scales, signed case-hardened border engraved slightly rounded serial numbered locks decorated with foliate scrolls, flat hammers en suite and each with detachable nose, varnished finely figured half-stock (minor old bruising) with chequered grip, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising serial numbered butt-plate decorated with foliage on the heel tang, trigger-guard en suite, trigger-plate with foliate engraved pineapple-shaped finial, rear ramrod-pipe en suite, vacant silver escutcheon, original brass-mounted ramrod, and retaining most of its original finish: in original lined and fitted brass-mounted oak case with accessories including leather shot-belt with 'Irish' charger, two shot-flasks each with black pigskin body, three nipple-wrenches, one for 'Imperial' caps and retaining its pricker, a loading rod with threaded knob-shaped grip over the steel worm, rare hammer-nose spanner, and a tin of Smith's Patent 'Imperial' caps, the interior of the lid with maker's trade label (minor damage) for 1830 to 1845, the exterior of the lid (some old scratches) with flush-fitting brass carrying handle centred on a circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 79.4 cm. barrels
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Victorian gold snake necklace, head set with pearls and oval cut ruby eyes, on top of blue guilloche enamel, with graduated gold scales, in 15 ct, 43 cm in length. CONDITIONOverall good condition15 ct gross weight 35.6 gramsclasp opens and closes securely Enamel is complete accept for a on very small corner near clasp side. There are also surface scratches on nose and edges at the bottom side of the head pearls measure approximately 3mm in diameter eachrubies are approximately 0.10 carats eachhead of snake measures approximately 4.2 x 1.5cm Please see ewbanks.co.uk for condition reports and further images
A French market wooden Epicerie shop circa 1910, with lithographed tinplate Penny Toy wall mounted telephone, the counter with labelled produced drawers beneath including Nougat and Bougies, the counter and shelves behind with original produce including four un-plucked chickens and scales —12½in. (31.5cm.) high
An unusual Metal Tube Products ‘Just Like Daddy’s’ dolls’ house gardening set, painted red and green, in original box; another with lid only; and another just on tie-card; a Timpo Kitchen Set, in original box (boxes crushed); and four grocery scales Ex-Shop Stock from The High Street Winchester
Late 2nd-early 3rd century AD. A Roman bronze sport helmet of 'Pfrondorf Type' (type F of the Robinson classification of Roman cavalry Sport Helmets, Robinson, 1975, pls.367-375, pp. 126-127), with female features, possibly representing a gorgon (Medusa), comprising a two-part helmet with a back plate, the face piece originally with a removable inner mask; the skull embossed with stylised representations of hair along the sides and collected at the lower centre of the back to a chignon, the centre decorated by a blue enamel stone; on the upper part of the skull a two-headed snake, whose wide body is decorated with scales chiselled on the surface, long neck protruding on the two sides of the skull until the brow; the edge of the skull is decorated by punched triangles and a line representing the crown of the hair around the face; a small flat neck guard; a hinge is fastened through a pin the skull to the mask allowing it to be raised; the T-opening for the face was not always present in this type of helmet. See Robinson, R., The Armour of Imperial Rome, New York, 1975; Garbsch, J., Römische Paraderustüngen, München, 1979; Born, H.,Junkelmann M., Römische Kampf-und Turnierrüstungen, Band VI, Sammlung Axel Guttmann, Mainz,1997; D'Amato R., A.Negin, Decorated Roman Armour, London, 2017; D'Amato R., A.Negin, Roman Heavy Cavalry (1), Cataphractarii and Clibanarii, 1st century BC-5th century AD, Oxford, 2018; this mask helmet belongs to the category of Roman Mask Helmets employed in the sportive games, acting also as military training, of the so called Hyppika Gymnasia described by Arrian of Nicomedia in his Taktika, written down during the age of the Emperor Hadrian (117-138 AD), however, these kind of very simplified masks were often used in battle as well, especially by the heavy cavalry of the catafractarii (D'Amato-Negin, 2018, p.30,36,38-40), the distinguishing features of this type of masked helmet, diffused in the Roman Army since the Late Antonine Age (second half of second century AD) is the removable central area of the mask covering eyes, nose and mouth and the division of the helmet in two parts on the line of the ears; the Pfrondorf specimen (Garbsch,1979, pl.26; Born-Junkelmann,1997, p.50; D'Amato-Negin, 2017, fig.168 a-b), in Stuttgart Museum, which gives the name to the typology, is the most complete and known of such specimens; three parts helmets are known from Danubian sites, like Ostrov (Romania, Robinson, 1975, pls. 370-373; Garbsch, 1979, pl.27), from the German Limes (Oberflorshtadt, Robinson, 1975, fig.129, p.108, D'Amato-Negin, 2017, fig.172c, p.169) and a magnificent specimen, preserved only in the skull, from the collection Axel Guttmann is kept at the Musée d’Art Classique de Mougins (D'Amato-Negin, 2017, fig.172a, p.169); a further splendid specimen, the mask only preserved, is kept in a large private European collection (D'Amato-Negin, 2017, fig.180, p.177"). 2.1 kg total including stand, 27cm (10 1/2"). From an important East Anglian collection of arms and armour; formerly in a Dutch private collection since the 1990s; previously in a Swiss family collection since before 1980; accompanied by a metallurgic analytical report, written by metallurgist Dr. Brian Gilmour of the Research Laboratory for Archaeology and the History of Art, University of Oxford, report number 144723/HM1364; and an academic report 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 number no. 144723-10011. This type of helmet is very rare in such fine condition. Helmets with a facial cut-out have often the female characteristic of Medusa, considering the psychological impact that this creature, with the power to transform men to stone. The apotropaic character of such divinity, inspiring terror on the enemies and confidence to the wearer, was part of the interpenetration of the divine world inside the human world, considered essential for the men who risked their life daily, who needed to feel the protection of the divine beings on the battlefield, or in the travel to the underworld. The main problem of these helmets with face attachment and three-part cutout for eyes, nose and mouth, is the question of the presence of the inner mask. Separate inner masks in bronze are known, some of them silvered (Robinson, 1975, pl.374, p.127, from Stadtpark Mainz), or with slender brows and finely pierced rings in the eye-opening (Robinson, 1975, pl.37,5 p.127, from Weisenberg"). There is no way of ascertaining whether or not our specimen was equipped with an inner mask, though it would appear to be quite possible that it was not, as there are no traces of holes in the point where, in the mask helmets of this typology, the turning pin for the attachment of the mask is usually visible. This suggest that our mask was conceived and used for a more practical use on the battlefield, without excluding its possible employment for the tournaments and the Hyppika Gymnasia. Very fine condition, some restoration. Extremely rare in this condition.
20 boxed diecast models by Corgi, Matchbox, EFE and others, in various different scales, including a Dinky 297 Silver Jubilee Atlantean Bus with some repainting and super detailing, a 1:18 scale Paul's Model Art Williams Renault FW17 D. Hill Racing Car and a Blackpool Transport Northern Counties Palatine II bus model in 1:76 scale. 11 boxed Atlas Editions assorted ship models, mounted on plinths, together with two others lacking cardboard outer box, are also included as part of this lot. Overall models appear G/VG however condition of outer packaging varies. (33)
11 boxed plastic model aircraft kits in 1:72 and other scales by Airifix, Matchbox, Revell and Tamiya, including an Airfix Hawker Hurricane Mk.1 in 1:24 scale, all are unchecked for completeness. A boxed diecast UH-1E Huey Helicopter model from the Corgi Aviation Archive range - US50412, is also included as part of this lot (12)
17 boxed plastic model kits, by Revell, Airfix and others in various different scales, predominantly aviation related, although this lot does include a Revell 1:87 'Big Boy' Locomotive kit and a number of ship kits by Airifix, Revell, Imai and Mini Hobby Models. Contents of all opened packaging are unchecked for completeness. (17)
A QUANTITY OF BOXED MINICHAMPS & MATTEL HOT WHEELS RACING DIECAST 1/18 AND 1/43 SCALE MICHAEL SCHUMACHER COLLECTION FORMULA 1 RACING CARS, to include various Limited Editions including Minichamps Ferrari Test Car Fiorana 1998 in both scales, all models appear complete and to have hardly ever been removed from box, one outer box faded (12)
A QUANTITY OF MAINLY BOXED RACING MOTORBIKE DIECAST AND PLASTIC MODELS, mainly from the modern era, assorted scales, Italeri, Maisto, Saico, NewRay and a number of De Agostini models from the Champion Racing Bikes partwork, some with literature and still sealed in original packaging, majority appear complete and to have hardly ever been removed from boxes (three boxes)
A late 19th Century English travelling apothecary set by the chemists Savory & Moore. A leather cased set with key, containing compartments holding 22x glass bottles (3 missing) containing samples including; Tinctutre of Arnica, Turkey Rhubarb, Jamaica Ginger, Nitrate of Silver, Sulphate of Zinc, Calomel, Epsom Salts, etc. Most with original labels, some with leather seals intact. Plus a central layered division with trays containing; a set of scales and weights, Bilious Pills, pestle & mortar, etc. Also section in lid containing gauze, cloth pads, etc. Some labels for thr Army & Navy Co-operative Soc. Ltd. VGC for age. £60-90
28 unmade military related plastic kits/figures by ESCI, Airfix, Fujimi and Emhar etc. Scales most 1:72. Including 5x AEC Matador with 5.5" gun. Tanks- Elefant, Volga, Chieftain, Chi-Ha Type 97, Jagdpanther, Stuart M3/A1 etc. Figures include - German Mountain Troops, Gurkha's , Russian Infantry, NATO Paratroopers and red Devils British Paratroopers. All boxed, minor wear to a few. Contents Mint, some duplicates. £70-90
26 unmade military related plastic kits/figures by ESCI, Airfix, Fujimi and Emhar etc. Scales most 1:72. Including Tanks: T-34/85 Sibirische Schutzen, Praga, Chieftain, Panther A, Vickers Mk V1, Elefant, M4 A1 Sherman. Also LWB Land Rover, AEC Matador, Monty's Caravan. Figures include NATO Ground Crew, Australian Infantry, British WW1 Infantry, Soviet WWII Infantry, British Commandos etc. All boxed, minor wear to a few. Contents Mint, some duplicates. £70-90
20 unmade military related plastic kits/figures by ESCI, Airfix, Matchbox, Hasegawa etc. Scales 1:72 & 1:76 Including Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress, De Havilland Mosquito, Wellington aircraft. Plus tanks - Scorpion/Scimitar, 2x Chieftain, 38T Hertzer, Panzer IV, Stuart and a Jagdtiger. Plus 3x AEC Matador & Gun. French/Russian White M3. Also a German Half Track Sd.Kfz.11. Also figures - Washington's Army, Russian Soldiers, Russian Guards Units and German Mountain Troops. All boxed, minor/some wear/damage to a few. Contents Mint, some duplicates. £70-90
20 unmade plastic aircraft and Military vehicle kits. By Airfix, Esci, Hasegawa, Revell, Matchbox, Fujimi, Italeri, etc. 1/24, 1/72 and 1/100, scales. Including Unimog U 1300 I. 2-T Military. Bell UH-1B Heliswiss. Iljuschin IL-4. Mitchell B-25. De Havilland Mosquito. CG-4A Hadrian Glider. Tupolew Tu-2. Mig-3 Fighter. Yakovlev Yak-3. II-2 AM-38F. SU-2 Bomber. Supermarine Spitfire. 2x helicopters - Puma SA330C and a MBB BO105. Also a Centurion, Chi-Ha, 2x LCM MkIII and Sherman Mk2 etc. All boxed, minor wear/creasing, one damaged. Contents Mint, as new. £70-90
20 unmade plastic Military vehicle kits. By Airfix, Esci, Hasegawa, Matchbox, Fujimi, etc. 1/72 and 1/76, scales. Including Tanks- M-4 (A3E8) Sherman. Jagdpanther, 2x Russian KV-1 Type C. Japanese- Chi-HA. German Praga Light Tank. Plus 3x Half-Tracks - US Army M4A1, German 3 -Ton Sd.Kfz.11 and a US Army M3-A1. LC VP Landing Craft. Plus a Challenger, Crusader III, Centurion and a German Jagdpanther. Flame Thrower tank OT-34. Plus a Russian Medium Tank, T-34/76 etc. All boxed, minor wear/creasing. Contents Mint, as new. £70-90
20 unmade plastic Military vehicle kits. By Airfix, Esci, Hasegawa, Matchbox, Fujimi, etc. 1/72 and 1/76, scales. Including Tanks- M-4 (A3E8) Sherman. Jagdpanther, ISU-152-1, 2x Russian KV-1 Type C, 4x Japanese- Chi-HA and 2x Type 97 and also a HO-NI Type 1. German Praga Light Tank. Plus 3x Half-Tracks - US Army M4A1, German 3 -Ton Sd.Kfz.11 and a German Sd.251/1 Rocket Launcher. Also a D.U.K.W., Monte's Caravan & scout Car and a Daimler Mk2 Armoured Car etc. All boxed, minor wear/creasing. Contents Mint, as new. £70-90
20 unmade plastic aircraft/Military vehicle kits. By Revell, Italeri, Monogram, Esci, Hasegawa, RMM, Zlinek, etc. 1/24, 1/72, 1/76, 1/100 scales. Including a Bell UH-1B Heliswiss. AS51 Horsa Assault Glider. CG-4A Hadrian Glider. Iljuschin IL-4. 2x IL-2 AM-38F. De Havilland Mosquito. IL-2 type 3 Stormovik, plus 4x Helicopters including a 2x SA 341H Gazelle and a MBB BO105 etc. Together with military vehicles including- Daimler Mk2 Armoured Car, US Armoured Scout car m3 a1. Panther A Tank. Plus a GMC CCKW-353 Cargo Truck etc. All boxed, minor wear/creasing. Contents Mint, as new. £70-90
20 unmade plastic aircraft kits. By Revell,Italeri, Zvezda, Hasegawa, Master Modell, Hobby Craft, Maquette etc. Scales 1/24, 1/72 and 1/100. Including a Russian Petlyakov Pe-8 ON, 'Stalin's Plane'. A.S.51 Horsa Mk1/Mk2 Assault Glider. CG-4A Hadrian, Iljuschin IL-4, Ty-2, Su-2, Pe-3, I-16 Type 24 WW2 Soviet Fighter. Tupolew Tu-2. Yakovlev Yak-3. Yak-7V/UTI. 2x IL-2 AM-38F. IL-2 type 3 Stormovik. 7x Helicopters- Hughes 500 MD TOW. Alouette 2, Bell UH-1D, SA 341H Gazelle, 2x MBB BO105, variations. Plus a Puma SA 330C. All boxed, minor wear/creasing. Contents Mint, as new. £70-90
Roman, a silver denarius struck for Trajan (AD 98-117) dating to c. AD 103-111. Obverse: IMP TRAIANO AVG GER DAC PM TR P , laureate bust right with hints of drapery. Reverse: COS V PP SPQR OPTIMO PRINCIPI, Aequitas standing left holding cornucopia and scales. Mint of Rome. About Very Fine, the reverse extremely crisp with some toning. Diameter: 20mm. Weight: 3.1g. RIC vol. II, no. 118.Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.
Roman, a complete copper-alloy single looped zoomorphic buckle of Hawkes and Dunning type 1b, dating c. AD 350-450. The buckle is 'D' shaped in plan, the front of its frame taking the form of a pair of fish or dolphins with large, bulbous eyes. The latter are joined at the mouth, while projecting from the upper edges of their heads are crests in the form of backward-facing horse heads. Crescentic punched motifs on the back of the fish are presumably intended to represent scales, while incised lines down the horse heads clearly reflect their manes. The eyes and mouths of the horses have also been applied through engraving. Wrapped around the plain, constricted strap bar, the pin survives intact-decorated with a series of transverse ridges and possibly demonstrating a zoomorphic terminal (now somewhat worn). Condition: superb, even mid-brownish patina, pin slightly more blackish in colouration as a reflection of a different metal composition. Maximum width across frame: 25mm.Discussion: buckles of this form are relatively well known from Britain, though few retain their original pin fittings. This example misses only its accompanying plate, which would have wrapped around the strap bar alongside the pin. The best parallel represented by a detector find from Over Wallop, Hampshire (WILT-F77983). See also examples in published literature (Hawkes and Dunning 1961, pp. 46-47). Reference: Hawkes, S, C, and Dunning, G, C. 1961. Soldiers and Settlers, fourth to fifth century: with a catalogue of animal-ornamented buckles and related belt-fittings. Medieval Archaeology 5, pp. 1-71. London: The Society for Medieval Archaeology. Provenance: from the collection of a metal detectorist.
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