A good Prussian Fire Station Officer`s pickelhaube, PL skull with gilt eagle plate having town or city arms in the centre, German silver mounts including chin chain and tall spike with gilt stars to base mount, silk lining. Clean Condition (top of skull slightly pushed inwards). See front cover
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MALE TORSO: A colour decorated plaster model for demonstration and instructional purposes, the rib-cage removable revealing various individual components, numbered for lecture purposes, the half-skull with dissectional brain, possibly by Adam Rouilly, 38" high on plinth base. (See Illustration).
1935 Silver Jubilee ½d. to 6d. "Cleft Skull" flaw, S.G.65a-68a, the set of four in vertical marginal blocks of 6 (three pairs) from the left of the sheet Positions Row 14/1 to 16/2, each block including the major "Cleft Skull" flaw Row 14/2 and the "Tagged Ear" flaw Row 16/1, fresh, original gum (4)
1935 Silver Jubilee ½d. to 6d. "Cleft Skull" flaw, S.G.65a-68a, the set of four in vertical blocks of 6 (three pairs) Positions Row 14/1 to 16/2, each block including the major "Cleft Skull" flaw Row 14/2 and the "Tagged Ear" flaw Row 16/1; each block on a separate First Day Cover cancelled 1 May 1935. Very scarce (4)
1935 Silver Jubilee ½d. to 6d., S.G.65-68, a remarkable and highly specialised mainly-mint research collection housed in a large green Stanley Gibbons PHILATELIC peg-fitting album. Arranged in order of value with comparisons between the various printings and including the major flaws "Spots above head and behind neck" and "Cleft skull" for each value, and a host of constant flaws that have not yet achieved a catalogue listing. Highlights include the ½d. and 1d. value in complete sheets, 3d. pairs as `single` pairs or multiples (62) and 6d. (28); the small used representation includes a very rare 6d. vertical block of 10 (five pairs). Mixed condition (few hundred) This exceptional collection is written-up to exhibition standard with numerous notes accompanied by illustrations of the plate flaws and characteristics. The basis of the collection was formed just after 1935 and sold to Roland Jonas in 1951 by H.R. Harmer. He in turn sold it to Commander Hall who re-wrote the collection and contributed many new items. Included with the above is a copy of "The Springbok" in which Tim Hall`s article appeared and his `John H. Wicks` medal plus copious research notes.
1935 Silver Jubilee ½d. to 6d., S.G.65-68, the exceptional `Tim Hall` specialised collection of this issue on 61 pages written-up to the highest exhibition standard. Generally arranged by sheet position with each of the plate flaws studied in depth including the different printings, mainly unused multiples, but also some used. The major flaws "Spots above head and behind neck" and "Cleft skull" for each value and many other remarkable flaws that have not achieved a catalogue listing. Highlights include "Spots above head and behind neck" 1d. matched marginal blocks of 4 from the three printings, 6d. scarce used block of 4; "Cleft skull" with a complete set of seven pairs with printings of the ½d. and 1d., many other pairs and blocks; "Dot on the King`s parting" with at least three examples of the 6d.; "Tagged ear" set of 4. Also a study of `arrow` marginal blocks and a few freaks including ½d. vertical block of 6 with major "doctor blade" flaw and much else of interest to the specialist. Mixed condition (few hundred)
Four Assorted Sheep Skulls, comprising Sardinia Mouflon, ENB 1889; Ladakh Urial or Shapu (ovis vignei vignei), Shigar Valley, Baltistan 30th Aug 1935, on oak shield; Ladakh Urial or Shapo (Ovis orientalis vignei), horns on skull. on wood shield; Bharal or Blue Sheep (Pseudois nayour nayour), horns on skull, on wood shield
An officer’s Albert pattern helmet, 1842-71, of the Royal Horse Guards (The Blues), plated skull, gilt peak binding, acanthus foliage to front and back peaks, top mount, leather backed chinchain and large ear rosettes, gilt helmet plate with silver plated cut star and red and blue enamel (restored) to pierced Garter centre, red hair plume with large rosette, leather lining. Good Condition, the gilt generally sound (light wear and distressing to skull). Plate 3
A rare trooper’s pre 1856 lance cap of the 16th (The Queen’s) Light Dragoons (Lancers), black patent leather peak, skull, turned up back peak and top, broad yellow/red/yellow headband, black cloth sides with yellow braid to brass corners, brass lion head ear bosses and large rayed plate bearing Royal Arms and 8 battle honour scrolls “Peninsula” to “Sobraon”, small scroll “Queens” at the top, “16” at the bottom (K&K type 1), red and yellow tuft, leather headband liner. Basically Good Condition for age (minor wear and repairs, split to top, liner stitching AF) Plate 6
A mid 17th century “Dutch” lobster tail helmet, the skull formed in one piece, with 6 radiating ribs, adjustable single nasal bar, the underside of the peak with inventory or assembly marks; the neck guard formed of 4 lames; pierced ear flaps. Good Condition for age, (minor dents to skull). Plate 6
An interesting Royal Flying Corps greetings card, bearing gilt RFC badge and motto on the front, the inside with skull and crossbones and “Greetings and Good Luck from Jimmy” and with a photograph of Vickers “Gun Bus” number “A852”, annotated below in ink “Alas poor old “852”, Reported missing Jan 1918, Jimmy”; also a gilt and enamel RFC wings pin back brooch and a similar “Sterling Silver” RAF brooch. GC. (3)
SILVERED METAL CEREMONIAL STAFF OR KHATVANGA with flaming finial above three carved human heads, (fresh, dried and a skull), symbolizing the conquest of the three poisons of lust, hate and delusion, 47cm high; a painted model of a `Terracotta Warrior`, 38cm high; and an Egyptian painted wooden panel fragment, 20cm wide (3)
NEO-CLASSICAL CARVED GILTWOOD TORCHERE STAND CIRCA 1800 the circular top with outset corners, above a berried laurel wreath and skull carved frieze, raised on fluted turned tapered legs united by a triform stretcher with urn finial, terminating in bellflower and acanthus carved scroll feet (lacks marble top) 44cm diameter, 124cm high
A Comb-Morion, 19th Century, formed in two halves with a rounded skull, rising to a high medial comb, embossed with foliage and mythical creatures, integral brim turned down at each side, rising to an acute point at the front and rear, the crown embossed on each face with large fleur-de-lys, encircled at its base by ten round-headed rivets, the inner retaining some black paint finish, 30cm high A Halberd, with tapering central spike, of diamond section, waisted at the base, cresentic pierced axe-blade and rear fluke, 60cm high. A Partisan, with broad pierced central blade formed with a medial ridge, 58cm high, (3). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
An Indo-Persian Kulah Khud, with tall domed skull fitted with central spike, a pair of plume-holders and mail neck-defence of butted links, engraved over its full surface with figures in traditional dress and a band of foliage around the base, with traces of original gilding, 25cm high. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports

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