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Lot 91
A miscellaneous group of mixed silver, plate and EPNS itemsvarious dates and makers, comprising silver: three Elizabeth II silver spirit labels, Stephen J Rose, London, 1972, a dressing table hand mirror and tray, John Edward Wilmot, Birmingham, and plated and EPNS: four spirit labels, a cigar case and a cup with dolphin stem
Lot 870
10th-11th century AD or later. A pink sandstone head of Shiva as Trimurti, with three heads; the larger central head of Shiva, eyes closed in meditation, with masses of hair piled up into a dome shape with the locks of hair secured with rings and forming a geometric pattern to the top; lose locks of hair falling down the shoulders; two smaller heads to the side, both bearing the likeness of Shiva but representing Brahma and Vishnu, with benign features and eyes half closed in meditation. 110 kg, 62cm (24 1/2"). Very fine condition.Property of a London gentleman; acquired 1990-2000.The Trimurti (meaning three forms of God), also known as the Hindu Trinity, is an iconographic representation of God in Hinduism, which depicts divinity as a three faced figure. These three faces represent God's roles of creation, preservation and destruction, which are associated with Brahma (the source or creator), Vishnu (the preserver or indwelling-life), and Shiva (the destroyer and transformer) respectively. These three personae are thought to represent different modalities of the one supreme divinity. According to scholarship, the origins of the Trimurti can be traced back to the the Rig Veda, dated to approximately 1500 BC, where the earliest expression of god in three aspects is found. By the time of the original composition of Hindu epics (500-100 BC), Shiva and Vishnu had gained a place at the top of the Hindu pantheon and Brahma had been relegated to a minor deity. At this time Shiva is often associated with Agni, the king of the gods, and often subsumes, and eventually takes over his position as the preeminent deity. The followers of Vishnu would also claim that their god was the supreme, and this would be reinforced through the avatars that appeared on Earth, such as Krishna. However, Vishnu and Shiva are considered equal parts of an androgynous entity referred to as Hari-Hara, a duad which eclipses the triad in importance. It was not until the arrival of the Puranas, sacred texts that were composed between the third and tenth centuries AD, that the Trimuti became a standard doctrine. The Padma-Purana, a Vaishnava text, explains the origin of the three modalities of the one supreme Vishnu: In order to form this world, the supreme spirit produced from his right side Brahma. In order to maintain the world, he created from his left side Vishnu. To destroy it he gave rise to Shiva from his middle. Some men worship Brahma, others Vishnu, and yet others Shiva. Since these three are one, the devout should draw no distinction between them. This is the first explicit statement of the three gods' essential oneness as constituents of the supreme principle. Iconographic representations of the Trimurti first appear around the latter half of the first millennium of the common era. For example, the famous image of the Trimurti statue found on Elephanta island (near Mumbai, India) was carved during the eighth to tenth century. This sculpture has been attributed the imperial Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta (in present day Karnataka), who ruled the southern and the central parts of India this time period, and used the image of the three Gods as their insignia. In this particular image, Shiva is depicted as manifesting all three aspects of the Godhead, as in our piece. It has been suggested that the emergence of the Trimurti was perhaps a deliberate attempt to reconcile the major Hindu deities of the time into one universal Godhead in order to minimize the spiritual competition among devotees, and to promote unity and harmony. From this perspective, the Trimurti, like the Hindu deity Harihara, reflects the deep impetus in Hindu thought towards inclusion and syncretism.
Lot 30
Markie Models Spirit Fired Scenic Showmans Engine, 1/10th scale finished in maroon with brass fittings, cream spoked road wheels, and lined with James F Craig Engineering Ltd Livery, fitted with electrical lights to the planked wooden canopy, fitted with 3" steel tubed boiler, single horizontal cylinder, whistle, lubricator, Ramsbottom Safety Valves, Markie Steam Gauge, sight glass, Worm and Link steering, hand operated brake, reverse lever and fitted with front dynamo and exciter dynamo, appears un-fired, free running model, length 26", Max Width 10", Max Height 14",
Lot 41
Scratch built Spirit Fired Horizontal Steam plant, comprising of horizontal boiler, fitted with single oscillating cylinder with opposing spoked fly wheel, safety valve, hand operated steam take off, and exhaust, with burner, mounted on wooden plinth, sold with a Mamod SP2 Steam Plant, of usual specification (G), and a small dynamo raised on wooden plinth, all examples requires cleaning
Lot 2328
11 various Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, Dinky by Matchbox and Matchbox Collectibles diecast group, mixed subjects to include saloons, commercial vehicles and circus examples, specific example include DYS-17 1939 Triumph Dolomite, YRS01-M 1955 Chevy AAA Tow Truck, KS190SA-M The Spirit of J and B Freight liner FLD 120, and others
Lot 111
Attributed to Maerklin of Germany, Circa 1900, a tin plate and brass child's cooking range, comprising a grate, 2 ovens, 5 ring hob above with rare chocolate pot with wood stirrer, tea kettle, poaching pan, saucepan and water boiler with tap, brass lions paw feet, brass hob trim and brass oven and grate, hinged doors, brass lids on pans and kettles, pans probably repainted, stove untouched just expected patina of age, very good, no spirit burner 14" Length, 9.5 Depth, 14.5 Height to Brass Capped Chimney
Lot 1191
CLYNELISH SPIRIT OF FREE EMBO 12 YEARS OLDActive. Brora, Sutherland. The villagers of Embo in Sutherland celebrate their Day of Independence each year, with Clynelish being the official spirit of the day. Bottled 1988 by Ainslie & Heilbron, Glasgow. 75cl, 40% volume. CONDITION REPORT: Discolouring and damage to label, fill level mid/low shoulder.
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