There are 24981 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribeA trayRosewoodSilver 833/000 handles and applied elementsEngraved floral and shells decorationOporto hallmark (1887-1937) and goldsmith's mark Inocêncio Ricarei Leite (1907-1931)(signs of wear, minor losses)Literature:VIDAL, Manuel Gonçalves; ALMEIDA, Fernando Moitinho de - "Marcas de Contrastes e Ourives Portugueses (1887 a 1993)", vol. II. Lisboa: IN-CM, nrs. 83 and 1933.75x41 cm
Eleven: Petty Officer C. F. Wakeham, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Exeter during her epic encounter with the Admiral Graf Spee at the Battle of the River Plate on 13 December 1939 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (P/JX. 135923 G. F. Wakeham. P.O. R.N.); Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (P/JX. 135923 G. F. Wakeham. P.O. R.N.) officially re-impressed naming; U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (JX 135923 G. F. Wakeham. P.O. H.M.S. Mull of Kintyre.) mounted as worn; together with the recipient’s H.M.S. Ajax and H.M.S. Exeter Chilean Medal of Gratitude 1939, presented by the Chilean Municipality of Concepción for the Earthquake of 24 January 1939, bronze, an officially named later issue, the obverse featuring the Eagle coat of arms of Concepción, ‘Municipalidad de Concepción Chile’ around, the reverse inscribed ‘Gratitud a Marinos “Exeter” y “Ajax” Terremoto del 24-1-39.’, and named ‘C. F. Wakeham HMS Exeter’, light contact marks, good very fine (11) £800-£1,000 --- Charles Frederick Wakeham, a shop assistant from Brentford, Middlesex, was born on 4 February 1916. He attested into the Royal Navy as a Boy on 23 June 1931 and served in H.M.S. Exeter from 31 October 1936. Whilst serving in the 8th Cruiser Squadron on the South America Squadron, Exeter assisted with the humanitarian mission following the devastating earthquake at Concepción, Chile, on 24 January 1939. The earthquake, the deadliest in Chile’s history, measured 8.3 on the Richter scale and led to a death toll of approximately 28,000, and around 95% of the town’s buildings were completely destroyed. A medal was struck to be awarded to the crews of H.M.S. Exeter and H.M.S. Ajax, but owing to the outbreak of the Second World War, the majority of the unnamed medals were never issued. However, in March 2017, a second named issue was awarded to surviving crew members who had not received the earlier award. ‘Upon the outbreak of the Second World War, H.M.S. Exeter, still on the South America Squadron, under Rear-Admiral Henry Harwood, was heavily engaged against the Graf Spee on 13 December 1939. Just five minutes after the start of the action, an 11-inch shell burst alongside the British ship, killing torpedo tubes crews. A minute later she received a direct hit on “B” turret which put its two 8-inch guns out of action. Splinters swept the bridge, killing or wounding all but three of the officers and ratings standing there. The Captain escaped and, finding the bridge out of action and the wheel-house communications wrecked, he made his way aft to the fight the ship from there. As he did so, Exeter received two more direct hits from 11-inch shells forward ... The Exeter was still receiving punishment, although it was at this stage of the battle that the light cruisers were taken in and out with such skill, striking the enemy with their full weight whenever he turned to tackle the largest of the British cruisers. Two more 11-inch shells hit the Exeter, causing further casualties and extensive damage. One entered the hull and started a fierce fire between the decks. The other put the foremost turret and its two 8-inch guns out of action. It was on the occasion of these hits that the spotting aircraft reported she had completely disappeared in smoke and flame, and it was feared that she had gone. However, she emerged and re-entered the action. In doing so the men of the Exeter proved again the indomitable spirit of the Royal Navy. Their ship was badly stricken. Two of the three turrets were out of action, leaving no guns forward. She had a 7 degrees list and was down by the head. All her compasses had been smashed, and the Captain was handling his ship with the aid of a small boat’s compass. In these circumstances she altered course towards the enemy and fired her torpedoes ... The Exeter, gradually dropping astern, fought on until she had nothing left to fight with. At about 7.30 a.m. her sole remaining turret was flooded. Ten minutes later she turned to the south-east and slowly limped away, making necessary running repairs as she went ... Exeter made her way to the Falkland Islands, where she underwent repairs until January 1940, before she could undertake the return voyage to the U.K. Meanwhile, her casualty return spoke volumes: five officers and 56 ratings killed, three ratings died of wounds, and three officers and 17 ratings otherwise wounded. So, too, the resultant awards to her gallant ship’s company: a C.B., two D.S.Os, seven D.S.Cs, three C.G.Ms, 17 D.S.Ms and 18 “mentions”.’ (The King’s Cruisers, by Norman Holman, refers). Appointed Petty Officer on 6 November 1942, Wakeham saw later Second World War service in H.M.S. Glenarn, H.M.S. Grebe, H.M.S. Cleopatra, H.M.S. St. Angelo, H.M.S. Effingham, H.M.S. Druid and H.M.S. Caroline, as well as other shore establishments. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 3 February 1949, after having re-enlisted to complete his pension on 14 May 1946. Post-War, he served in Malaya and Korea and was awarded the 1953 Coronation medal. Pensioned to shore on 8 March 1956, he died in Plymouth, aged 77, on 6 February 1993. Sold with copied service papers; a quantity of original related photographs, including several of the recipient in uniform and in later life wearing his medals; the original menu card for the Corporation of London’s Guildhall luncheon held in honour of the officers and men of H.M.S. Exeter on 23 February 1940; original newspaper cuttings relating to the battle; the 50th anniversary edition of Memories of the Battle of the River Plate containing contributions from the recipient; his named ‘Crossing the Equator’ parchment whilst serving in H.M.S. Exeter, dated 1937; original programme for the Coronation 1953 review of the fleet at Spithead; original medal ribbon bar; rank badges; and newspapers cuttings relating to the late issue of the Chilean award.
The dpa'dam of Tibet, the standard sidearm of Tibetan warriors, is a long, single-edged sword with an oblique tip. Worn thrust through the belt, it features a pommel holding a prized coral and engraved gilt scrollwork. The scabbard has a typical form, with intricately carved scrollwork on the frame and a lower section covered with a metal plate depicting waves and conch shells. The upper face of the frame is adorned with elaborate silk fabric, and the sword's handle is made of shagreen. Knife, pommel to point: 30.25"L x 2.25"W. Blade: 25.25"L. Sheathed: 31.25"L. 18 th century Issued: 18-19th centuryCondition: Age related wear. As is.
JURASSIC PARK (1993) - Production-Made Baby Velociraptor Puppet and Egg - A production-made baby velociraptor puppet and egg from Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park. While on a simulation tour of the Jurassic Park labs, Dr. Allen Grant (Sam Neill) and his acquaintances saw Dr. John Hammond's (Richard Attenborough) latest discovery of recreating Jurassic life as they witnessed a baby velociraptor hatch from its egg. Created by key artist Rob Hinderstein from Stan Winston Studios, this velociraptor puppet is made of a gray and yellow painted resin egg with a black foam backing featuring high-gloss, light brown painted sculpted resin with Hinderstein's icon Jurassic eyes detailed with lifelike yellow and brown latticework veins and coated in a red crystalline material. The egg is mounted to a textured, gray-painted 3D printed resin base covered in artificial moss, leaves, and broken resin egg shells with a clear acrylic rod inserted in the underside. This lot exhibits minor flaking moss and crystalline. Dimensions: 5.5" x 5" x 11" (14 cm x 12.75 cm x 28 cm)Estimate: $8,000 - 16,000Bidding for this lot will end on Tuesday, March 12th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, March 13th or Thursday, March 14th.
BLACK WIDOW (2021) - Young Natasha Romanoff (Ever Anderson) and Yelena Belova's (Violet McGraw) Photographs with Gas Mask, Shotgun Shells, and Ammunition Cases - Young Natasha Romanoff (Ever Anderson) and Yelena Belova's (Violet McGraw) photographs with a gas mask, shotgun shells, and ammunition cases from Cate Shortland's Black Widow. After the older Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) sent her childhood "sister" Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson) vials of Red Dust to free other Widows along with a photo of them as children, the two traveled to find their surrogate mother, Melina (Rachel Weisz), who kept a secret armory in her home. This lot consists of two color photo strips featuring young Natasha (Ever Anderson) and young Yelena (Violet McGraw); 10 red and gold painted resin shotgun shells with a black painted metal canister; a gray acrylic ammo case with 48 gold-color metal bullet casings; one black acrylic ammo case with 49 black and gold-color metal 9mm Luger bullets; and a black rubber gas mask with rubber straps and a clear acrylic visor. This lot exhibits tears on the photos and minor chipped paint on the shells and canister. Dimensions: (largest) 6" x 7" x 1.25" (18 cm x 15.25 cm x 3.25 cm)This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve.Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, March 14th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, March 12th or Wednesday, March 13th.
JARHEAD (2005) - SFX Leg - A SFX leg from Sam Mendes' Jarhead. After the start of Operation Desert Storm, the marines marched through the Highway of Death, filled with the shells of vehicles and soldiers dead from explosions.This lot consists of one boot made of rubber and leather, with an inserted foam leg and foot. Production intentionally distressed this leg to appear burned and damaged. This lot exhibits fiber fragility, chipped and exposed foam. Dimensions: 18" x 14" x 4.5" (45.75 cm x 35.5 cm x 11.5 cm)This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve.Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, March 14th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, March 12th or Wednesday, March 13th.
FAST & FURIOUS 9 (2021) - Dominic Toretto's (Vin Diesel) Stunt Shotgun and Jakob Toretto's (John Cena) Stunt Kimber Pistol - Dominic Toretto's (Vin Diesel) stunt shotgun and Jakob Toretto's (John Cena) stunt Kimber pistol from Justin Lin's action sequel Fast & Furious 9. Dom carried his shotgun when he investigated Mr. Nobody's (Kurt Russell) downed plane and Jakob pointed his gun at Dom when they faced off in Otto's (Thue Ersted Rasmussen) mansion.The rubber shotgun has a metal armature, is painted to resemble metal and has five rubber shotgun shells attached to the stock. The pistol is made of hard rubber. Both have some minor wear to the paint. Dimensions: (shotgun) 37" x 3" x 6.25" (94 cm x 7.5 cm x 15.75 cm)Restricted ownership; see replica firearm notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: $3,000 - 6,000 ΔBidding for this lot will end on Tuesday, March 12th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, March 13th or Thursday, March 14th.
Four French silver snuff boxes, the first mid 18th century, of cartouche form, the cover and base chased with figural scenes, within borders of flowers, foliage, shells and putti, gilt interior, marked to inside cover and base with warranty mark (Jurande), the second, 19th century, of rectangular form, the lid with central floral reserve, within blue enamelled Gothic arcading border, the sides and base engraved with C-scrolls and floral sprays, inner rim with lozenge maker’s mark ‘L B’, Minerva head post 1838 guarantee mark, the third, 19th century of rectangular form, the lid engraved with enamelled arcade and central fountain, with sea and cityscape behind, lozenge maker’s mark, Minerva head guarantee mark, the fourth, 19th century, of slim rectangular form, integral hinge, lengths 7.9cm, 7.9cm, 7.6cm and 8.0cm. (4) £150-£200 --- Condition Report All in very worn condition. 1st - detail and raised points heavily rubbed throughout, lost most definition. Weight 62.7gm. 2nd - extensive enamel loss to lid, interior gildiing rubbed, Minerva head 800 standard mark. Weight 71gm. 3rd - pale green and blue enamel losses to arcading. heavy wear throughout. Weight 74gm. 4th - heavy wear, one corner dented, engine-turning rubbed throughout. Weight 63gm.
A Staffordshire pearlware musical duet spill vase, c.1820, the figure of a gentleman playing the flute, the lady a mandolin with a calf, a cat and shells beside them, between a pink and blue enamelled cornucopia and waterfall, 23cm high, small repair and loss***CONDITION REPORT***There is a small section of the cornucopia rim on the left-hand side which has been broken and re-glued and the mandolin is missing the terminal end.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Framed Portrait Photograph of Albert ‘Paddy’ Paddock. Overall size including frame 76cm x 56cm. This is his story: "I joined the Royal Navy and was trained as a wireless telegraphist. I volunteered for combined operations and on D Day we were on Juno beach as we directed fire from the battleship. We all suspected it was the Warspite, but as we only worked with codes, I can’t ever be sure. The 16inch shells that we directed in sounded like an express train travelling through a station as they roared over our heads and we were all fully aware that if we directed just one of these shells short, we would all get it".
Framed Colour Photograph of D-Day Veteran Fred Lee. Overall size including frame 76cm x 56cm. This is his story: "I was a Stoker below deck on HMS Nith, which was acting as headquarters for the 231st Infantry Brigade. At 4am on the 6th of June I was put on watch until 8am. We were about a mile and a half from the beach and once the barrage started there was so much going on and the noise was so great, I suppose it was all a bit scary. What upset me most were all the dead soldiers in the sea, one of which had his pay book hanging out. Funny how you remember some of the little things. Shells from our ships were whistling over the top of our heads and German shells were dropping around our ship when an officer yelled to keep our heads down. It never entered your mind that our ship would actually be hit. On the 23rd June it was hit by a guided bomber packed with explosives and the plane exploded on the starboard side killing eight men. I was due to be on watch on the starboard side at that time, but I had been changed to the port side because someone was ill. When I look back now, we really went through something and survived".
Framed portrait black and white photograph of Normandy Veteran Robert Purver. Size overall including frame 76cm x 56cm. This is his story: "I went in with the Canadians on Juno Beach in the first wave of the landings. My job was to find the quickest routes off the beach and get the soldiers moving to them as soon as possible. If we stayed stuck on the beach, we would be wiped out. Behind us the guns from the ships fired and we could hear the shells whistling over our heads. Then a squadron of Spitfires flew over us at head height and opened up on the German defences to try and soften them up for us. When the landing craft beached and the front lowered, we ran for our lives. There were Canadians falling and dying all around me. I kept on running".
Framed Colour Photograph of D-Day Veteran Richard Atkinson. Overall size including frame 76cm x 56cm. This is his story:On D-Day, we had very little time on the beach. We were in an LST landing craft with the big ramp up. We could hear everything happening around us, but couldn’t see a thing with the ramp up. All of a sudden they opened the doors and dropped the ramp. We came off the ramp and onto the beach and were amazed. The smell of cordite from the rockets and shells from the big guns from the ships was hanging in the air and the noise was unbearable and the number of ships when I looked around, you could have stepped from one ship to another! You couldn’t see for ships! We just wanted to get off the beach and live, but what stuck in my mind was the noise and the smell of death. Death has got a funny smell, you can’t mistake it".
A LARGE COLLECTION OF VARIOUS SHELLS Assorted shells and marine specimens including nautilus, cowrie, and many others (two boxes) 20cm length of largest Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A Pair of Silver Plate Three-Light Candelabra, Apparently Unmarked, Probably First Half 19th Century, the bases each circular and with a band of foliage, shells and flowers, the stems tapering, the detachable branches with two reeded arms, each terminating in a spool-shaped socket, with a further central socket, filled, 51cm high (2)
A GEORGE II SILVER SUGAR CASTER FREDERICK KANDLER, LONDON 1749, COVER UNMARKED With a foliate finial to the pierced domed cover, the half lobed body with four scroll loop handles issuing from shells, engraved with a crest and on a circular moulded spreading foot 21cm (8 1/4in) high 507g (16.3 oz) Provenance:From the Collection of Pablo Bronstein Provenance: Woolley & Wallis, Silver & Objects of Vertu, 25th January 2022
A PAIR OF GEORGE II CAST SILVER BALUSTER SUGAR CASTERS PETER ARCHAMBO, MAKER'S MARKS ONLY, LONDON CIRCA 1730 With bud finials to the pierced domed covers, the bodies applied with scroll straps, shells and florals swags to stippled grounds, engraved with a coat of arms and on circular spreading feet 17cm (6 3/4in) high 747g (24 oz) Provenance:From the Collection of Pablo Bronstein Provenance: Bonhams, Silver and Objects of Vertu including Gold Boxes, 20th October 2022, Lot 290 Condition Report: Castor 1 - Marks to base partially obscured, cover appears unmarked, cover fits tightly to the body, stands well, engraving lightly rubbedCastor 2 - Marks to base clear, cover appears to be unmarked, cover fits tightly to the body, stands well, engraving lightly rubbedBoth with light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Unusual Zsolnay Pecs earthenware ewer with twist handle. Body is florally decorated after early Persian ceramic designs. Mouth of ewer has pierced strainer holes and two protruding shells. Base impressed 753 Z. V. Pecs with blue printed indistinct Zsolnay mark. Handle has been reglued in three places. Height: 36cm
Raffaello Cipriani (19th century, Italian) Full body portrait of St. Dominic, founder of the Dominican Order. Painted with white Lilies symbolic of purity, ethereal crown and right hand raised heavenward. In a remarkable heavy giltwood frame with foliate Rococo C and S scrolls with Rocaille shells to the median of each side. Size incl. frame, Height: 211cm Width: 115cm Depth: approx. 6cm
An Edwardian mahogany triptych screen, serpentine scroll top with carved shell pediment, the fielded panelled screen with a central carved heraldic device incorporating shells, crosses and Latin motto with banner date '1859-1909', the outer panels with carved initials within cartouches, 135cm high, 122cm wide
ENAMEL PORTRAIT BRACELET, CIRCA 1830Designed as a series of portraits depicting Geneva enamels of young ladies in regional costume, the name of the relevant canton to the reverse in white enamel, each framed with cannetille decoration of flowers, leaves, shells and burr motifs, length 16.3cmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GEORGE I WALNUT TEA TABLE the folding rectangular top with projecting ears for candles and with stained decoration to simulate burr-wood within a crossbanded border edged with herringbone banding, on cabriole legs carved with stylised scallop shells at the knee and ending in pointed pad feet, 80.5cm wide x 39cm deepProvenance: There is an old label for "Sandford Orcas Manor House". This table appears in a photograph of the Great Hall dating from circa 1916.
AN IMPORTANT GEORGE II WALNUT AND SCAGLIOLA GAMING TABLE with a pentagonal scagliola top inlaid with trailing flowers, scallop shells and groups of playing cards within strapwork borders within a moulded edge over a plain frieze, on five cabriole legs carved at the knee with stylised acanthus leaves with a flowerhead and foliage below, 118cm x 125cm (across the top) x 77.5cm highThis rare table was almost certainly conceived for the game of Ombre, an 18th century card game for five players. One of the playing cards is signed "Alla Fama" ("to fame").Provenance: Almost certainly commissioned for Ven House, Milborne Port, although there are no records or labels to support this. The table was illustrated in Country Life on 17th March 1966 accompanying a letter from Arthur Oswald requesting information on similar pieces.Note: It seems likely that the scagliola top was purchased in Italy on the Grand Tour and subsequently mounted on the frame in England.To be removed at the Buyer's risk and expense.
A LATE GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND MARQUETRY "BANJO" BAROMETERcirca 1800, by Thomas Bates of Markett (sic) Harbro, with a silvered thermometer and a circular gauge, the case inlaid with panels of conch shells and flowerheads beneath a triangular arched pediment centred by a brass urn finial, 99cm high x 26cm diameter
A QUEEN ANNE WALNUT WING ARMCHAIR with a shaped back and outscrolled arms over a bow-fronted seat, on cabriole legs at the back and front, carved with stylised shells and pendant leaves, ending in pad feet, 114cm high x 91.5cm across the armsProvenance: According to family records, this chair is a Ven heirloom and probably came to Sandford Orcas in 1929.
Loading...
