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Click here to subscribeA U.S. luminous spirit filled double gauge. Indicating the pitch and roll of an airship. Of blackened alloy, lettered in white, O degrees – 10 degrees both ways roll and 0 degrees – 30 degrees both ways pitch, screw sockets for light bulbs at one end of each gauge, marked “Degrees. W C Rieker. Maker. Phila. P2824” at base, 225mm x 125mm (max). GC. Plate.16
A spirit filled navigation compass from a Zeppelin. Gimbal ring mounts and stem for correcting magnets, side suspension bracket, the painted dial marked “Armee Kompass III” with maker’s name “Carl Bamberg, Berlin-Friedenau”, name repeated on maker’s plate on bracket. Compass diameter 11.5cm. Overall height 26cm. Black painted finish (some wear). Basically GC. Plate.16
A spirit filled navigation compass from a Zeppelin. Coloured enamel dial with maker’s name “Carl Bamberg. Berlin Friedenau”, repeated on the rim with No 29552, single gimbal ring, dial diameter 11.5cm (some wear). Plus a charred section of propeller blade marked (faint) “Zeppelin L53 (?) brought down at Cuffley”. 25cm. Basically GC Plate.16
An Imperial German souvenir of Military Service spirit flask, of glass with plated metal outer casing, screw on pewter lid surmounted by an eagle, which acts as a cup, and coloured hanging cords, the sides decorated with coloured scenes of military life, overlaid metal trophy of flags, title of Regiment and dates 1903-1905. GC (worn, the eagle repaired)
# A 19th century Coromandel decanter box, of square form, the hinged cover opening to reveal four glass rectangular spirit decanters and stoppers, the box with brass label inscribed WEST ONE JAMES STREET LONDON, 23cm high, together with one silver and three plated labels, inscribed VODKA, RUM , WHISKEY and BRANDY (5)
A pre-war Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy car mascot originally from a 1932 20/25 model, reg. no. NG 2660 and the following year used on a 1933 20/25, DZ 200, original chrome plated finish, marked `Trade Mark Reg.` and `Reg US Pat. Off.` beneath wings, 4¾in. (12cm.) high, mounted on a radiator cap and polished mahogany base with inscribed plaque, together with a pre-war photograph of the 20/25 with chauffeur, inscribed `Jabez Downee Rolls Royce 20/25`. (2)
A George III mahogany wheel barometer early 19th century, the case edged with boxwood and ebony and with broken arch pediment, silvered hygrometer dial, alcohol thermometer, convex mirror in a reeded ebonised mount, 7¾in. silvered dial, turned ivory pointer wheel and silvered spirit level signed `S. Hart Malmesbury`, 39in. (99cm.) high.
A late 19th century continental silver-gilt hot water shaving pot, with a French import mark, with a hinged engine-turned cover with a crowned cipher, on a screw-off pierced base, with an ivory ring handle and with an electroplated spirit flask, in a case, height 9.8cm, approx. weight 6.9oz.
Figural bronze sculpture of an airmanMark Hopkins (Colorado, 20th Century) figural bronze sculpture `Flight of the Spirit`, 1996, edition 72 of 250, depicting an airman gazing skyward, his right hand resting on a propeller, signed, dated, and numbered on base, 17``h x 12``wStarting Price: $200
Bronze, after Charles SykesBronze sculpture, ``Spirit of Ecstasy,`` after Charles Robinson Sykes (British/American, 1875-1950), bears signature lower right bottom, green marble base (circular), sculpture dimensions: 21.75``h x 13.75``w x 13.5``d, overall (with base): 22.875``h x 13.75``w x 13.5``dStarting Price: $750
CAROL II: (1893-1953) King of Romania 1930-40. Autograph Statement Signed, Carol, one page, 4to, Casa M.S. Regelui, n.d., in French. The King’s statement reads, in full, ‘The idea of general peace among nations must be achieved, else the very existence of the civilized world has collapsed. In order for that idea to succeed, it is nonetheless essential that the various nations come to know, understand and respect one another, while retaining their individuality, in order to eliminate the frictions which inevitably occur among the various countries.’ Lightly laid down to a folio sheet. Together with George, Prince of Greece Autograph Statement Signed, Georges, Prince de Grece, Prince de Danemark, one page, folio, n.p., n.d., in French. The Prince writes, in full, ‘In order to ensure peace, we must all, great or small, have the same rights in the League of Nations, and the great Powers must treat the small nations in a spirit of equity and not of vested interest.’ Also including J. B. M. Hertzog (1866-1942) Prime Minister of South Africa 1924-39. Autograph Statement Signed, one page, folio, Geneva, 16th September 1930, in part, ‘The League is the response made by humanity to the appeal of nationalism for protection against war and its consequences. To thrive it must stand implanted in the heart of humanity…’ VG, 3 The statements were prepared for publication in the Pax Mundi book; an anthology of sentiments on peace published in Switzerland by the World League for Peace. Between 1925 and 1932 many notable persons from around the world were asked to comment on the prospects of world peace and the volume included contributions from Marie Curie, Guglielmo Marconi, Albert Einstein, Rabindranath Tagore and many others.
A large Kukri with two smaller Kukri`s set in scabbard, horn handle, inlaid with silver coloured metal mounts, the scabbard being leather with a silver coloured metal tip, a similar smaller, a small dagger with horn handle within a leather case, Schafer biro, set of dice, various other penknives, small spirit level and a decorative paperknife (1 box)
A brass theodolite by G & M Simons, London, the sighting tube with spirit level raised on a calibrated arc with magnifier, above silvered compass signed ‘G & M. Simons 49 King Street London’, the 5 inch baseplate with fine adjust and magnifier, on a four screw base, together with mahogany case and tripod.
A 19th Century brass level by Troughton & Simms, London, the sighting tube with two spirit levels (one a/f) signed as per title, over a 3 inch compass plate with silvered dial, on a four screw mounting plate, together with fitted mahogany case with retailers label for ‘J & W.E Archbutt, Lambeth’ 33cm long.
ASSORTED SPIRITS THE SPIRIT OF ROBERTTOWN A "marriage of molasses spirit and distilled spirit from Scotland". 70cl, 25% volume. BAGPIPER WHISKY Indian produce. 750ml, 42% volume. HIGHLAND DRUM Blended Scotch Whisky, "produce of EEC". 70cl, 40% volume. CHARLIE WHISKY Indian Spirit. 750ml, 25 U.P. BONNIE SCOT SPECIAL MALTED WHISKY Indian Spirit. 75oml, 42.8% volume. SANG THIP ROYAL THAI LIQUOR 0.75 L, 80 proof. IRISH MIST Irish Liqueur. 700ml, 35% volume. 7 bottles
J&B ULTIMA Blended Scotch whisky. A blend of spirit from 128 individual malt and grain distilleries, released in 1994. 70cl, 43% volume. In carton. J&B 15 YEAR OLD VICTORIAN Blended Scotch whisky, bottled for the Japanese market. 75cl, 43% volume. J&B 12 YEAR OLD EXCEPTION Pure malt Scotch whisky, bottled for the French market. 70cl, 40% volume. In tin. 3 bottles.
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