Ca. 1368-1644 AD. Ming Dynasty. An elaborate male figure with beautifully glazed pigment. The man is standing with his feet apart and dressed in orange pantaloons, a cream coloured tunic, and a long dark green coat lined with yellow. He is wearing heavy boots and a conical hat with a thick brim. His face shows a calm expression with wide-open eyes. He holds a fascinating implement which may indicate that he is a merchant or trader. This type of figurines were tomb attendants, a class of artefacts called 'mingqi' - sometimes known as "spirit utensils" or "vessels for ghosts". They became popular in the Han Dynasty and would persist for several centuries. Alongside figures like this one were musicians, athletes, and animals. Mingqi often show a high level of detail and naturalism. These were designed to assist the 'po', the part of the soul of the deceased that remained underground with the body while the 'hun', the other part of the soul, ascended. Hundreds of pottery figures like these were placed into tombs during the Ming period. In one undisturbed Ming Dynasty prince's tomb, archaeologists found an array of small figures placed as if in ceremonial procession; the deceased's books, paintings, clothing, and other personal effects were also present. Good condition. For a general overview of the art of the Ming Dynasty, see Department of Asian Art. (2000). "Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)." In Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History. New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art (http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/ming/hd_ming.htm) Size: L:230mm / W:80mm ; 620g. Provenance: From the private collection of a Somerset gentleman; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1990s on the UK /European art markets.
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BOXED 'ROLLS-ROYCE' RADIATOR DECANTER BY RUDDSPEED, 1960s, chromed with shutters, enamel badge and Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, 20cms high, contained in original presentation box. Provenance: private collection West Country Condition: minor scratches, mascot silvering slightly worn, box with torn lid corner and broke silk ribbon, and restuck ribbon
A GEORGE VI SILVER MINIATURE SPIRIT KETTLE ON STAND, by Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1939, bullet shaped, the flush side-hinged cover beneath a double scroll brown Bakelite swing handle, the stand raised on three triple scroll legs and pad feet, with burner; together with A GEORGE VI SILVER MINIATURE TEAPOT, by Adie Brothers Ltd, Birmingham 1937, en suite. Teapot 14.2cm handle to spout, 15.6 troy ounces grossThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Marks clear and well struck throughout - conforming date letters throughout kettle, stand and burner. All pieces stand upright, no rocking. Hinges to kettle and teapot covers both very slightly loose but sturdy. Light surface marks and scratches throughout commensurate with age and use
IWAN BALA ink on paper - entitled verso 'Mae'r Ysbryd Mawr yn Cerdded' (The Great Spirit is Walking), signed and dated 2000, 21 x 15cms Provenance: private collection, consigned via our Cardiff office Presentation & Condition: no problems, framed and glazedPlease note that this lot may be subject to Droite de Suite at 4% of the hammer price (Please see terms / enquire)
Belinda Lang signed 4x3 black and white photograph. Lang is an English actress known for playing Liza in the ITV sitcom Second Thoughts (1991-94), and Bill Porter in the BBC sitcom 2point4 Children (1991-99). Her theatre credits include London productions of the Noël Coward plays, Present Laughter (1981), Blithe Spirit (1997), and Hay Fever (2006). Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Gregory Porter signed 12x8 colour photo. Gregory Porter (born November 4, 1971) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. He has twice won the Grammy Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album: first in 2014 for Liquid Spirit, and then again in 2017 for Take Me to the Alley. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Nameplate SPIRIT OF SUNDERLAND ex British Railways Class 43 HST power car 43274 named December 2015 and removed October 2019. Rectangular cast aluminium face in as removed condition back has been cleaned. Measures 51.25in x 11in. Donated by LNER to be sold on behalf of their nominated Charity Calm and comes with an official LNER certificate of authenticity confirming the original owner.
Nameplate SPIRIT OF DAGENHAM plus FORD badge ex British Railways class 90 electric 90037. Built by Crewe Works and introduced April 1990. Named 19th May 2001 at the Ford Car Plant Dagenham. The loco was stored for several years during which time the nameplates were removed possibly in 2020? Currently back in traffic with DB Cargo. Cast aluminium in as removed condition nameplate measures 50.5in x 7.5in and badge 26.5in x 12in. Sold on behalf of DB Cargo (UK) Ltd and comes complete with a certificate of authenticity.
Hornby: A boxed Hornby O Gauge, Clockwork, No. 2 Mixed Goods Set, TS 413; comprising: LNER, 4-4-2 Locomotive, 1784, with key and original cardboard cover; N.E, No. 1 Open Wagon, Shell Motor Spirit Tank Wagon, N.E Cattle Truck, and N.E Goods Brake Van, all appear in good order, oval of track, box in as seen condition, label removed and not present, edges heavily worn; together with a boxed O Gauge Fibre Wagon, and boxed Hornby Level Crossing, box as found. (one box)
Vinyl - Five Christy Moore vinyl LP's to include Prosperous (Tara Records TARA 2008), What Ever Tickles Your Fancy (Polydor Records 2383 344), Ride On (WEA Records 240 407-1), The Spirit Of Freedom (WEA Records IR 0840), Unfinished Revolution (WEA Records WX 104), overall vinyl and sleeve condition VG+.
28 Millennium FDC with Various FDI Postmarks, Including Scientists' Tale 1999, Farmers' Tale 1999, Soldiers' Tale 1999, Christians Tale 1999, Artists' Tale 1999, Citizens' Tale 1999, Inventors' Tale 1999, Travellers' Tale 1999, Patients' Tale 1999, Settlers' Tale 1999, Workers' Tale 1999, Entertainers' Tale 1999, Mind and Matter 2000, Body and Bone 2000, Spirit and Faith 2000, Above and Beyond 2000, Fire and Light 2000, Water and Coast 2000, Life and Earth 2000, Art and Craft 2000, People and Place 2000, Stone and Soil 2000, Tree and Leaf 2000. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Approx 150 FDC with Stamps and Various FDI Postmarks, may contain Duplicates, Includes Post Office Technology 1969, St John Ambulance 1987, International Philatelic Exhibition Olympia London 1970, Scrooge and the Spirit of Christmas 1973, Historic Buildings 1978, Racket Sports 1977, Centenary of Election 1968, Votes for Women 1968, Post Office History and Activities 1969, Post Office Technology 1969, British Paintings 1968, British Paintings 1967, 1968, 50th Anniversary of the first Transatlantic Flight 1969, 50th Anniversary of Sir John Alcock and Sir Arthur Whitten Brown 1969, Christmas 1967, 1969, 1970, British Bridges 1968, Charles Darwin Foundation 1982, The Story of Stanley Gibbons 1983, British Architecture 1969, Victorian Britain 1987, The Royal Air Force 1986, British Polar Explorers 1972, Fisherman's Year 1981, Motor Cars 1982, Youth Organisations 1982, British Discoveries 1967, County Cricket 1973, Notable Anniversaries 1969. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
An 18ct gold long service tie stud for the Anglo-American Oil Co set with diamonds to two points of the six pointed star, enamelled in blue and white, inscribed verso 'N.P. Davies July 1920' The Anglo American Oil Co started in 1888 and had offices in Queen Anne's Gate, London. They were a distributor of motor spirit and over the years they expanded and merged with other companies, eventually changing their name to ESSO, a household name, approximately 4 grams
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Eniautos Terastios [Greek title]. Mirabilis Annus, or the Year of Prodigies and Wonders, being a faithful and impartial collection of several signs that have been seen in the heavens, in the earth and in the waters; together with many remarkable accidents and judgments befalling divers persons, according as they have been testified by very credible hands, all which have happened within the space of one year last past, and are now made publick for a seasonable warning to the people of these three kingdoms speedily tp repent and turn to the Lord, whose hand is lifted up amongst us, printed in the year, 1661, double-page engraved frontispiece depicting twelve wonders (top right margin torn away, small tape reinforcements to versos), 88 pp., small hole in text of leaf M3 affecting a few letters, some light soiling and ink stains, early signature of Robert Wood to frontispiece verso, bound with Telfair (Alexander). A True Relation of an Apparition, Expressions and Actings, of a Spirit, which infested the House of Andrew Mackie in Ring-Croft of Stocking, in the Paroch of Kerrick, in the Stewartry of Kirkcudbright, in Scotland 1695, Edinburgh: printed by George Mosman, 1696, 15 [1] pp., lower margins a little frayed, some soiling and toning, later half calf, spine titled in gilt, a little rubbed, small 4toQty: (1)NOTESWing E3127; T623. First work a collection of astronomical and meteorological observations in 1660-61, including freak weather events, an earthquake in Leicestershire, meteors, swarms of insects and animals, a spaceship, sudden deaths and other apparitions.
Art. A collection of art & miscellaneous reference, including Antique Boxes - Inside and Out..., by Genevieve Cummins, 1st edition, London: Antique Collectors' Club, 2006, large 4to, Lucy Kemp-Welch 1869-1958, The Spirit of the Horse, by Laura Wortley, 1st edition, London: Antique Collectors' Club, 1996, large 4to, mostly original cloth in dust jackets, G/VG, 8vo/oblong folio, together with 2 19th century hand-coloured maps, 'Environs of Bath and Bristol' & 'A Modern Map of Dorsetshire', both framed & glazedQty: (3 cartons)
Seven: Corporal S. P. Edwards, Royal Regiment of Wales, late Cheshire Regiment General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24768996 Pte S P Edwards Cheshire) impressed naming; U.N. Medal, on UNPROFOR ribbon; N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, Former Yugoslavia, with plastic case of issue and ribbon bar; N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, Kosovo; Iraq 2003-11, no clasp (24768996 Cpl S P Edwards RRW) laser-engraved naming, with named card box of issue; Jubilee 2002; Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 1994 (24768996 LCpl S P Edwards Cheshire R) laser-engraved naming, with named card box of issue, together with companion set of 7 miniature dress medals, both sets mounted court-style for wearing, nearly extremely fine (8) £260-£300 --- Stephen Patrick Edwards was born on 23 July 1968 and enlisted into the Cheshire Regiment at Carlisle on 14 December 1989. He transferred to the Royal Regiment of Wales on 13 July 2000, and was discharged in the rank of Corporal on 28 February 2006. The following extracts are taken from the Testimonial on his Certificate of Discharge: ‘Corporal Edwards joined the Army in December 1989 and was sent to the Prince of Wales’s Division Depot at Litchfield to complete his basic training. The course was physically and mentally demanding, with robustness, team spirit and character required throughout. Corporal Edwards joined the 1st Battalion The Cheshire Regiment in November 1990 and quickly settled in to life in the Field Army. He completed exercises in Belize, The United States, Canada and Poland along with numerous exercises in Germany and United Kingdom. Corporal Edwards has a wealth of operational experience which has included service in Northern Ireland (3 times), the Balkans (both Bosnia (twice) and Kosovo (once)) and more latterly Iraq (3 times).’ Sold with copied coloured group photograph of the ‘Commanding Officers TAC 13-man patrol “The Infidels”, all men named including Corporal Edwards; together with copied Army Form B 108A (Certificate of Service), Army Form B 108X(2) (Certificate of Service dated 30 January 2006), and copied Certificate for award of UN Medal.
The Important Battle of Britain fighter ace’s C.V.O., D.S.O., D.F.C. and Second Award Bar group of eleven awarded to Group Captain Peter Townsend, Royal Air Force, who in February 1940 became the first pilot to bring down an enemy aircraft on English soil, later commanding No. 85 Squadron from May 1940 until June 1941, a period that witnessed him completing over 300 operational sorties, twice taking to his parachute - once when wounded - and raising his score to at least eleven enemy aircraft destroyed. Appointed Equerry to H.M. King George VI in 1944, and Comptroller to the Queen Mother’s Household in 1953, his famously controversial and ultimately forlorn romance with the Queen’s sister, Princess Margaret, brought him further celebrity status to add to his spectacular wartime achievements. Turning his attention to writing, in later years he authored the classic Battle of Britain memoir ‘Duel of Eagles’ whilst his well regarded 1978 autobiography ‘Time and Chance’ tells the story of his eventful personal life. To be sold with the recipient’s original Flying Log Books, bound in one volume - with later annotation in his own hand - covering the entirety of his operational career. The Royal Victorian Order, C.V.O., Commander’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, the reverse officially numbered ‘C1106’; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse of the suspension bar officially dated ‘1941’; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., with Second Award Bar, the reverses of the Cross and the Bar both officially dated ‘1940’; 1939-45 Star, 1 clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Jubilee 1977, unnamed as issued; Netherlands, Kingdom, Queen Juliana’s Coronation Medal 1948; Order of Orange-Nassau, Officer’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with rosette on riband, breast awards mounted court-style in this order, and all housed in an attractive custom made glazed leather display case, with sterling silver plaque, engraved ‘Gp. Capt. P. W. Townsend R.A.F. C.V.O. D.S.O. D.F.C.’, last with enamel damage, contact wear overall but generally good very fine unless otherwise stated (11) £160,000-£200,000 --- Provenance: Sotheby’s, November 1988 (when titled as “The Property of the Recipient”); Dix Noonan Webb, December 2004. D.S.O. London Gazette 13 May 1941. The concluding paragraphs of the original three page recommendation state: ‘Acting Wing Commander P. W. Townsend, D.F.C., has been engaged in active operations against the enemy without respite, except for the very short period when he was wounded, since the outbreak of War. He has flown over 300 operational flights including 95 at night. During the Battle of Britain he led every patrol against the enemy except one and it will be noted that the Squadron total was excellent in comparison to its losses. This very light loss of pilots by No. 85 Squadron can only be attributable to the excellent, courageous and well thought out leadership of its Commanding Officer. No. 85 Squadron was the first Squadron in the R.A.F. to reach treble figures in conclusively destroying enemy aircraft. Though some of this number was destroyed before Acting Wing Commander Townsend took over command of No. 85 Squadron, the balance can without doubt be credited to the training, personal leadership and high devotion to duty of its Commanding Officer. Acting Wing Commander Townsend since taking over command of No. 85 Squadron has infused into his pilots and ground personnel a spirit of tremendous keenness and devotion to duty by his example and personal character. Apart from his ability as a leader he is a gallant, determined and courageous fighter. Acting Wing Commander Townsend in all has destroyed eleven enemy aircraft, probably destroyed three, as well as damage others.’ D.F.C. London Gazette 30 April 1940. The original recommendation states: ‘On the 8 April 1940, whilst on patrol over the sea off the north east coast of Scotland, Flight Lieutenant Townsend intercepted and attacked an enemy aircraft at dusk and after a running fight shot it down. This is the third success obtained by this pilot and in each instance he has displayed qualities of leadership, skill and determination of the highest order, with little regards for his own safety.’ D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 6 September 1940. The original recommendation states: ‘This officer assumed command of a Squadron after its return from France at the end of May 1940, and in a very short time, under his leadership and guidance, it became a keen and efficient fighting unit. On 11 July 1940, whilst leading a section of the Squadron to protect a convoy, he intercepted about twenty or thirty enemy aircraft, destroying one and severely damaging two others. The enemy formation was forced to withdraw. Under his command, the Squadron has destroyed eight enemy aircraft while protecting convoys against sporadic enemy attacks. On 18 August 1940, his Squadron attacked some 250 enemy aircraft in the Thames estuary. He himself shot down three enemy aircraft, the Squadron as a whole destroying many others. The success which has been achieved since Squadron Leader Townsend assumed command, has been due to his unflagging zeal and leadership.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 11 July 1940. Peter Wooldridge Townsend was born in Rangoon, Burma on 22 November 1914 and was brought home to be raised in Devon. Educated at Haileybury, he entered the R.A.F. College, Cranwell in September 1933, and graduated top of his entry, his first official posting being to No. 1 Squadron. In 1936 he transferred to No. 36 Squadron in Singapore, during which period he flew Vildebeest Torpedo Bombers - ‘a big biplane as ugly as its African namesake’ - but before the outbreak of hostilities, Townsend had returned to the U.K. and joined the “Fighting Cocks”, No. 43 Squadron. Within a very short space of time, he was to be wounded by cannon-shell, twice shot down, and awarded the D.S.O., D.F.C. and a Second Award Bar to his D.F.C. In fact, Townsend epitomised the very spirit of Churchill’s famous “Few” and rapidly became a household name. The sort of conditions under which Townsend achieved such fame are best summed up by the Royal Air Force Museum at Hendon’s description of a typical Battle of Britain pilot: ‘In 1940 he had total control of a 350 m.p.h. fighter but, no radar, no autopilot and no electronics. His aircraft was armed with eight .303 machine-guns (the same calibre as a soldier’s rifle). His opponent had cannon. His aircraft was unarmoured yet over 90 gallons of fuel was situated in front of his lap. He had no helmet or protective clothing, save a silk parachute. He had three seconds to identify his foe and little more to pull himself clear of the cockpit if hit. He could have been only nineteen years old.’ First Pilot to Bring Down a “Raider” on English Soil By the outbreak of war, Townsend was a Flight Commander but, like most of his contemporaries, without combat experience. In comparison to their Luftwaffe opponents, this was a serious shortcoming which would result in terrible casualties. However, the R.A.F. possessed its fair share of “natural aviators” and it was these men who rapidly asserted themselves during those bleak days of 1940. Among their ranks was Peter Townsend, who, following his very first combat, emerged with the envious accolade of having brought down the first German raider on English soil. The Heinkel III had fallen victim to his Hur...
Squadron Leader Iain Hutchinson 222 and 236 Squadrons Battle of Britain 1940 veteran signed The Spirit of Victory in Europe 50th Anniversary 1945 1995 cover, certified copy No. 13 of 15. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Squadron Leader Maurice P Brown AFC 611 and 41 Squadron and Flt. Lt Anthony G Russell Ae 43 Squadron Battle of Britain 1940 veteran signed The Spirit of Victory in Europe 50th Anniversary 1945 1995 cover, certified copy No. 5 of 7. Good Condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
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