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Lot 1279
Ceramics including Beswick hounds, Royal Doulton horse group 'Spirit of Love', cased glass bowl, Spode part coffee set, Victorian cheese wedge, tea wares, Continental figures, Model 101 HMV wind-up gramophone, a Singer sewing machine and a pair of graduated modern bird cages, a composition garden ornament, various pottery gilt metal and porcelain table lamps, embroidered and crocheted table linens etc (qty) (four boxes)
Lot 40
A rare original vintage early 20th century Art Deco Rolls Royce Spirit Of Ecstasy Flying Lady chrome car radiator bonnet mascot after the original by Charles Robinson Sykes. Raised on a circular pedestal base mounted to an early radiator cap. Incised markings signed R R Ltd 6 2 11 (1911) C Sykes. Also marked Trade Mark Reg Red US Date Off. Measures: 13cm tall (figure only)
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Lot 326
[NATAL - CONGELLA INCIDENT]: SMITH THOMAS CHARLTON (1794-1883) British Captain, noted for his defence of Port Natal (Durban) during the Congella Incident of May-June 1842. An interesting A.L.S., T C Smith, three pages, 4to, Fort Cox, 25th August 1846, to Lieutenant Colonel Cloete. Smith informs his correspondent that the return he requires has been harder to accurately complete than first anticipated ('with the regulars it is “plane sailing” obtaining the information wanted, but it is far otherwise with the Burghers - composed as they are of all classes & colours in the community'), also referring to Sir Andries Stockenstrom ('he was too great a personage to send in returns or reports of any kind'), further continuing 'The dispatch from Hogg will interest all parties at Head Quarters - he has done much and I think will do much more & it is just the person for the service he has been sent on' and commenting on other individuals, one who 'has been secured as a prisoner' and a Mr. Flynn whose conduct 'seems to have been strange' and whose functions should be suspended, explaining 'The fact is our diplomatic agents have been left too long at their several posts & have become so accustomed to Caffre diplomacy that they have become half Caffre themselves'. Smith also writes of other military attacks and matters, not all of them in a favourable manner, commenting 'The account you give of the state of your draught oxen is by no means encouraging as regards further movements - here they are dying at a handsome average daily……and the only consolation is that the Caffres themselves appear to be suffering and would apparently be glad of a termination to the conflict…..Of the movements of “the great man of the party” - Sir A - we know nothing……In your opinion of the erratic operations of the ex-Lieut Governor I fully concur'. In a postscript written to the edges of the integral address leaf Smith refers to 50,000 rounds of ammunition at Fort Cox which are due to be transported to Cloete's division and enquires as to how they should be forwarded. The address panel bears a small red wax seal and there is a small area of paper loss caused by the original breaking of the seal. Together with a further interesting A.L.S. by an unidentified representative of the Governor in Cape Town, three pages, folio, Colonial Office, Cape Town, 12th August 1842, also to Lieutenant Colonel Cloete. The letter is written on behalf of the Governor and acknowledges receipt of a number of Cloete's letters, dated between June and August, as well as their accompaniments 'detailing the operations which, in conformity with His Excellency's instructions……were carried into effect by you for reinforcing Captain Smith, for re-establishing the supremacy of the British authority in the neighbourhood of Port Natal, and for bringing the rebellious Emigrant farmers to subjection by compelling them to acknowledge their allegiance to the Queen', continuing to add that, after careful perusal of the reports and anxious consideration of the circumstances, His Excellency 'is of opinion that your proceedings were in strict accordance with the spirit of your instructions & that the main objects of the expedition, viz the suppression of the revolt and the establishment of the Queen's authority having been effected, it became expedient and necessary to prevent the further effusion of blood by extending towards the rebels a leniency to which their violent conduct and determined hostility gave them little title to expect', and further stating that His Excellency wishes to express his conviction 'that, under the peculiar circumstances of the case, no other line of conduct could have been pursued…..' Two letters of fine content and association relating to the Congella Incident. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, otherwise VG, 2 Abraham Josias Cloete (1794-1886) Afrikaner General in the British Army. In 1842 Cloete was sent with reinforcements from Cape Town to relieve a small force under Captain Thomas C. Smith of the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot which was besieged by insurgent Boers near Port Natal (now Durban). Cloete's firm action not only avoided a battle, but pathed the way for a permanent settlement of the subsequent Natal Colony. He later served as Quartermaster-General in the Xhosa Wars of 1846. Andries Stockenstrom (1792-1864) British Politician & Colonial Administrator, Lieutenant Governor of British Kaffraria 1836-38. In 1846 Captain W. S. Hogg, whose dispatches are referred to in Smith's letter, had led an expedition against the Tembu chief Mataga and in the same year commanded the Hottentot Levies during the Xhosa Wars.George Thomas Napier (1784-1855) British Lieutenant-General, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Army in the Cape Colony 1839-43 during which time the abolition of slavery and the expulsion of the Boers from Natal were the main events.
Lot 353
Die cast models - a substantial quantity of Lledo Days Gone and Promotional Models including Morris Minor Traveller Exclusive Edition gold plated, delivery vehicles, buses etc.; Lledo landspeed record models including Spirit of America, Blue Bird, Thrust 2 and Railton Mobil special; others including Corgi Morris Minor Post Office van boxed trolley bus etc.
Lot 106
A 19th century lacquered brass 'Miners dial' or alidade by Newton late Wilton, St Day, Cornwall:, the silvered dial signed as per title with outer ring calibrated to 360°, brass cased spirit tube, coarse and fine adjust, fitted mounts at either end of the base plate for either sighting vanes or calibrated rack and opinion sighting scope mount with spirit tube, in a fitted case , retailer label to the interior of the lid for ' J T Letcher Scientific Instrument Maker, Truro', the case 14 x 24 x 24cm
Lot 436
A STAR OF SNOWDOUN MASONIC LADIES CHAPTER BROOCH DATED 1859 the central sunburst set with a bouton pearl with three forget-me-knots in a heart shaped border with green enamel leaf detail, suspending a snowdrop flower and surmounting a coronet, the reverse engraved 'Ladies Rock' and two references EPH III 17.18, Phil IV 7 in box of issue, title inside lid of box Star of Snowdoun Sech IV 6 and Luke XI 9 dated 1859 90mm long Note: This lot has been granted a license from Scottish Natural Heritage, and it contains fresh water pearls legally taken from the wild prior to 27 March 1991. During the 'killing times' of the 1680's many martyrs were put to death due to their religious beliefs. Margaret Wilson, her younger sister Agnes, and Margaret McLaughlin succumbed to this fate, as covenanters, as they refused to swear an oath to James VII as head of the church. Agnes was only 12 at the time, and was spared, but is depicted in the memorial commissioned by William Drummond of Stirling in 1859. The statue depicts a guardian angel watching over Margaret Wilson reading the Bible to her younger sister, Agnes. In addition to the statue, William Drummond commissioned this brooch for all female members of his family for the inauguration of the Drummond funded Virgin Martyrs' memorial. The brooch, heavily symbolic, with the three forget-me-nots for each woman, the pearl symbolising purity and most significantly the cross, crown and laurel leaves of martyrdom. Two Biblical references are noted on the box and two are engraved on the brooch, Zechariah 4:6 and Luke 11:9 on the box, and Ephesians 3:17-19 and Philippians 4:7 on the reverse of the brooch. Three similar brooches can be found in the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum. See 'A History of Stirling in 100 Objects', Elspeth King, 2011. Taken from New International Version (NIV), the biblical references are as follows; Ephesians 3:17-19 [17] so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, [18] may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, [19] and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. Philippians 4:7 [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Zechariah 4:6 [6] So he said to me, This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the Lord Almighty. Luke 11:9 [9] So I say to you: Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
Lot 355
An early 20th century Asprey & Co silver plated coffee and hot water pot set on spirit burner stand, the stand having twin wicker bound handles with removable hot plate stamped "Asprey London" with spirit burner to housing on stretcher below, the hot water and coffee pots of tapered circular form with wicker bound loop handles and hinged lids with coffee bean terminals to curved wire thumb grips, bases stamped "A & Co" makers mark (used 1900-1909), together with silver napkin rings and three Victorian silver fiddle pattern teaspoons, (silver weight 162.8g). (qty)
Lot 515
Four Waterford crystal "Horse Collection" figurines, to include; "Mother and Foal", heights 11.5cm and 7cm respectively, in box, together with "Free Spirit", modelled as a running horse, height 15cm, in box with certificate, and "Rearing Horse", height 23.5cm, in box with certificate, all signed to base. (4)Condition; In good condition, no chips.
Lot 38
PAIR OF CHOPARD HAPPY SPIRIT EARRINGS, each formed by two free moving gold circular sections under glass marked Chopard, with a round brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.10 carats, 17mm in diameter, with 'HAPPY SPIRIT and 845405, 3173004' engraved to the edge, 29.7g, in box, with outer box and certificate of origin stating the date of purchase as 07/08
Lot 77
CHOPARD HAPPY SPIRIT PENDANT, formed by two freemoving gold circular sections under glass marked Chopard, with round brilliant cut diamond of approximately 0.10 carats, 32mm diameter, with 'HAPPY SPIRIT and 79/5431-20, 3121118' engraved to the edge, on a three strand chain 45cm long, 32.7g, with additional chain section, in box, with outer box and certificate of origin stating the date of purchase as 08/05/08
Lot 206
Ca. 500 BC. Rare Greek petailed phiale bowl with omphalos in the centre; Beautiful decorated with smooth patina and bronze exposure, in the reverse small leaf decoration running along the body. Amazing example of Greek art. A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid, or grains such as rice, as an offering to a god or spirit, or in memory of the dead. It was common in many religions of antiquity and continues to be offered in cultures today. Various substances have been used for libations, most commonly wine or other alcoholic drinks, olive oil, honey, and in India, ghee. The vessels used in the ritual, including the patera, often had a significant form which differentiated them from secular vessels. The libation could be poured onto something of religious significance, such as an altar, or into the earth; Amazing Condition; Intact; 170x45mm (6.69in, 1.77in) ; 250gr; Private London collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK and European art market; All Items sold by Pax Romana Auctions come with professional Certificate of Authenticity.
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