20th century AD. A mixed group comprising: one rectangular with calligraphic text, lug handle to the reverse; two similar with wire handle and loop; one discoid chakra wheel and one conch shell shaped with calligraphic text, wire loop and handle. Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Known as chhapa these stamps are used by Hindu devotees to mark the body, either every day by the devout, or at special festivals by the less so. The marks on the body provide a visual display of the adherent’s devotion and also to transfer the beneficence of the deity to the wearer. They are primarily connected to the cult of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, who manifests on Earth at times of moral and spiritual danger to the order of society, most notably in his form of Krishna. The stamps will take the form of written text, usually mantras in raise of the god, or the names of Radha Krishna. They also include symbols associated with Vishnu, such as the conch shell, chakra wheel, club and lotus. The most prominent mark is on the forehead and is known as the Harimandira and takes the form of the stylized foot mark of Krishna The devotee will take a purifying bath in a sacred river and then dip the stamps into a paste of white sandal wood and applied to twelve parts of the body to the accompaniment of mantras - it is commonly believed that every part of the body represents a particular form of god and so every stamp mark is applied with the devotion a particular god expects. 192 grams total, 56-99mm (2 1/4 - 4"). [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
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20th century AD. A mixed group comprising: three rectangular with calligraphic text, wire handle and loop to the reverse; one discoid chakra wheel with radiating lugs, calligraphic text, cast loop; one a Vaishnav Harimandira caste mark with text and feet of Krishna at top and loop handle. Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. Known as chhapa these stamps are used by Hindu devotees to mark the body, either every day by the devout, or at special festivals by the less so. The marks on the body provide a visual display of the adherent’s devotion and also to transfer the beneficence of the deity to the wearer. They are primarily connected to the cult of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, who manifests on Earth at times of moral and spiritual danger to the order of society, most notably in his form of Krishna. The stamps will take the form of written text, usually mantras in raise of the god, or the names of Radha Krishna. They also include symbols associated with Vishnu, such as the conch shell, chakra wheel, club and lotus. The most prominent mark is on the forehead and is known as the Harimandira and takes the form of the stylized foot mark of Krishna The devotee will take a purifying bath in a sacred river and then dip the stamps into a paste of white sandal wood and applied to twelve parts of the body to the accompaniment of mantras - it is commonly believed that every part of the body represents a particular form of god and so every stamp mark is applied with the devotion a particular god expects. 147 grams total, 45-123mm (1 3/4 - 4 3/4"). [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: six cylinder seals in lapis lazuli, crystal and other hardstones; a bifacial steatite rectangular stamp seal; a fusiform carnelian seal;two crystal flat-section stamp seals, each with a profile bust; a square-section carnelian seal with quadruped to each face; a carved crystal lion figurine. Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980. 63 grams total, 18-38mm (3/4 - 1 1/2"). [12, No Reserve] Fine condition.
. A mixed group of undated archaistic seals comprising: eight cylinder seals in lapis lazuli, steatite and other hardstones; a barrel-shaped steatite seal; a plano-convex lapis lazuli seal; a discoid plaque; a pyramidal stamp seal with intaglio figure. From an old London collection, formed in the 1980s. 185 grams total, 20-44mm (3/4 - 1 3/4"). [12, No Reserve] Fine condition.
20th century AD. A mixed group comprising: two rectangular with calligraphic text, wire handle and loop to the reverse; one similar with lug handle; one a pair of feet with text and loop handle; one of pelta-shaped Vaishnav Harimandira caste mark plaques formed with rosettes and scrolls. From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Known as chhapa these stamps are used by Hindu devotees to mark the body, either every day by the devout, or at special festivals by the less so. The marks on the body provide a visual display of the adherent’s devotion and also to transfer the beneficence of the deity to the wearer. They are primarily connected to the cult of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, who manifests on Earth at times of moral and spiritual danger to the order of society, most notably in his form of Krishna. The stamps will take the form of written text, usually mantras in raise of the god, or the names of Radha Krishna. They also include symbols associated with Vishnu, such as the conch shell, chakra wheel, club and lotus. The most prominent mark is on the forehead and is known as the Harimandira and takes the form of the stylized foot mark of Krishna The devotee will take a purifying bath in a sacred river and then dip the stamps into a paste of white sandal wood and applied to twelve parts of the body to the accompaniment of mantras - it is commonly believed that every part of the body represents a particular form of god and so every stamp mark is applied with the devotion a particular god expects. 135 grams total, 40-102mm (1 1/2 - 4"). [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
20th century AD. A mixed group of stamps comprising: four rectangular with calligraphic text; one discoid conch shell with scrolls and rosettes. Acquired on the London art market in the late 1980s. Known as chhapa these stamps are used by Hindu devotees to mark the body, either every day by the devout, or at special festivals by the less so. The marks on the body provide a visual display of the adherent’s devotion and also to transfer the beneficence of the deity to the wearer. They are primarily connected to the cult of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, who manifests on Earth at times of moral and spiritual danger to the order of society, most notably in his form of Krishna. The stamps will take the form of written text, usually mantras in raise of the god, or the names of Radha Krishna. They also include symbols associated with Vishnu, such as the conch shell, chakra wheel, club and lotus. The most prominent mark is on the forehead and is known as the Harimandira and takes the form of the stylized foot mark of Krishna The devotee will take a purifying bath in a sacred river and then dip the stamps into a paste of white sandal wood and applied to twelve parts of the body to the accompaniment of mantras - it is commonly believed that every part of the body represents a particular form of god and so every stamp mark is applied with the devotion a particular god expects. 159 grams total, 49-102mm (2 - 4"). [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
20th century AD. A mixed group comprising: three rectangular with calligraphic text, wire handle and loop to the reverse; two conch shell shaped with scroll motifs and loop handle. From a large London collection; formed between 1980-late 1990s. Known as chhapa these stamps are used by Hindu devotees to mark the body, either every day by the devout, or at special festivals by the less so. The marks on the body provide a visual display of the adherent’s devotion and also to transfer the beneficence of the deity to the wearer. They are primarily connected to the cult of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, who manifests on Earth at times of moral and spiritual danger to the order of society, most notably in his form of Krishna. The stamps will take the form of written text, usually mantras in raise of the god, or the names of Radha Krishna. They also include symbols associated with Vishnu, such as the conch shell, chakra wheel, club and lotus. The most prominent mark is on the forehead and is known as the Harimandira and takes the form of the stylized foot mark of Krishna The devotee will take a purifying bath in a sacred river and then dip the stamps into a paste of white sandal wood and applied to twelve parts of the body to the accompaniment of mantras - it is commonly believed that every part of the body represents a particular form of god and so every stamp mark is applied with the devotion a particular god expects. 132 grams total, 48 - 103mm (2 - 4"). [5, No Reserve] Fine condition; one with border chipped.
20th century AD. A mixed group comprising: three rectangular with calligraphic text, wire handle and loop to the reverse; one a chakra wheel with calligraphic text,cast loop; one conch shell with text and loop handle. Private collection, London, UK; acquired prior to 1990. Known as chhapa these stamps are used by Hindu devotees to mark the body, either every day by the devout, or at special festivals by the less so. The marks on the body provide a visual display of the adherent’s devotion and also to transfer the beneficence of the deity to the wearer. They are primarily connected to the cult of Vishnu, the preserver of the universe, who manifests on Earth at times of moral and spiritual danger to the order of society, most notably in his form of Krishna. The stamps will take the form of written text, usually mantras in raise of the god, or the names of Radha Krishna. They also include symbols associated with Vishnu, such as the conch shell, chakra wheel, club and lotus. The most prominent mark is on the forehead and is known as the Harimandira and takes the form of the stylized foot mark of Krishna The devotee will take a purifying bath in a sacred river and then dip the stamps into a paste of white sandal wood and applied to twelve parts of the body to the accompaniment of mantras - it is commonly believed that every part of the body represents a particular form of god and so every stamp mark is applied with the devotion a particular god expects. 178 grams total, 53-126mm (2 - 5"). [5, No Reserve] Fine condition.
6th-9th century AD. A mixed bronze group comprising: a ring with discoid bezel, two birds with pierced eyes; a ring with discoid bezel, starburst motif; a stamp seal matrix, two lines of text (????? / ????); a bifacial discoid pendant with advancing animal to each face; a discoid seal with intaglio cross motif, lug to the reverse. Property of a European collector; acquired Europe, 1980s-1990s. 28 grams total, 26-29mm (1 - 1 1/4"). [5, No Reserve] Mainly fine condition.
20th century AD. A silver neck-ring with round-section ends coiled over the shank, flat-section plaque with flowers and butterflies reserved against a hatched field; maker's stamp to the reverse. Property of a Kent, UK collector; acquired London, 1980s. 78 grams, 18cm (7"). [No Reserve] Very fine condition.
19th century AD. A bronze ewer with dimpled base, waisted body and flared neck, scooped U-section spout with pouring lip, D-section strap handle with hinge for the domed lid with knop finial; circumferential incised lines to the lower body, bands of applied stamp ornament to the upper body and lid. From a West Sussex collection formed before 1980. 750 grams, 24.5cm (9 1/2"). [No Reserve] Fine condition, usage wear.
DARREN CULLEN: A set of 6x Darren Cullen ' beheaded queen ' 1st class stamps. Each a street art take on the standard 1st class stamp. Issued in black and white with red coloured neck. One seemingly rare version with black neck. Cullen exhibited his ' Pocket Money Loans ' installation at Banksy's Dismaland, where these were sold as souvenirs. Obtained directly from Dismaland. NOTE: From a private collection of Dismaland / Banksy and related items. Some of which were obtained directly from Dismaland, or directly from the artist(s) associated. Where something is listed as possibly Banksy buyers are reminded to satisfy themselves as to originality, condition and authenticity, and no artwork comes with authentication or any guarantee implied or given. Provenance, where given, is there for reference or guide only. The vendor will be donating an amount of the proceeds raised in this sale to a local Bristol homeless charity. .
Cheese Labels a interesting collection of approx. 400 labels, mostly Switzerland but some UK and USA. Circular and triangular, a varied and colourful collection loose mounted on sheet paper with stamp hinges. Good V/G Together with a small collection of 30 postcards depicting mostly female portraits from the early 1900's, fair good
Stamps, Mixed a large collection of all world stamp, including a number of albums and stockbooks containing various countries, a bundle of Commonwealth pages is of particular note; together with a bag of world covers, a selection of GB presentation packs, a quantity of partially sorted on paper GB stamps and a 2KG bag of on & off paper world kiloware. (good, parcel)
Stamps, GB a Penny Black on piece (LF). SG1 ‘Intense Black’ Plate 6, stamp has 3 three clear margins and a fourth but thin margin, a good red Maltese obliteration in the centre, item is a wrapper with slight staining to the front, predominantly seen at the top of the cover. A clear CORK backstamp dated September 12th 1840. (excellent, 1 cover)
Stamps, GB a Penny Black on piece (OK), SG2 ‘Black’ Plate 7, a clear 3 margin penny black with a fourth tapering top margin, a superb red Maltese cross obliteration to centre, item is an entire letter with seal – damage to the front is clearly scene. Mallow back stamp present, dated January 16 1841 (excellent, 1 cover)
Stamps, GB a large collection of 42 GB Commemorative 1st Class stamp booklets; each booklet containing either 4 stamps and a commemorative pane or 4 standard 1st class stamps alongside 2 commemorative 1st class stamps; 184 1st class stamps, Total face value £115. (excellent, 1 bundle of pages)
Trade Cards, Mixed Collection, Star Wars, Complete Sets, Topps Cards, Star Wars (1A-66A) and two sets of Star wars (1-66) (fair)(3 sets) together with Nestle Cards, in original colour albums, Stars of the Silver Screen Vol 1 and 2, (gen gd, writing to inner covers, Cards gd) with letter ephemera about the sets, and Wonders of the World (picture stamp album), also included a selection of Football related Cards, Topical Times Footballer Colour Panel Panes (8) Black & White Portrait Panes (12) and Triple Panes (4)(gen gd)
Trade Cards, Mixture, Mint condition sets, three sets of each of the following, Twinning's Rare Stamps 2nd Series (1 with red over stamp), Radio Fun British Sports Stars, Morning Foods The Cunard Line (blue back), Knockout Super Planes of Today, Anonymous Bridges of the World, Sweetule Junior Service Quiz, Lever (Sunlight) British Birds & Their Nests, Kane Football Clubs & Colours, Longleat House, Seymour Mead Island of Ceylon, and Lamberts Football Clubs & badges, Butterflies & Moths and Past & present, also included 2 sets of Neilsons Interesting Animals (excellent condition lot)
Cigarette Cards, Military, a collection of part sets to include Ardath Fighting & Civil Aircraft (x size, 8), Gallaher Army Badges (47), Players Regimental Standards and Cap Badges (48) and Flags of the League of Nations (48), together with Teofani Past & Present Weapons of War (23) (presented attached to paper by stamp hinges, gd/vg)
Cigarette Cards, Mixture, a variety of part sets, mixed genres and Manufacturers to include Ardath Figures of Speech (14) and Proverbs (2), Carreras Malayan Industries (16), School Emblems (7) and Tools & How to Use Them (40)(presented attached to paper by stamp hinges, gen gd/vg, a few marked)
Cigarette & Trade cards Cricket, selection inc. Carreras (Australia) Personality Series (3 cards, Bradman, Richardson & Woodfull), Hill's Sports Series, 4 cricket subject cards, Amalgamated Press Album of Record Breakers, 3 stamp style issues inc. Bradman, Portfolio of Sport 7 cards, again inc. Bradman & Churchman's Well-Known Ties, 18 standard size cards & 9 'L' size cards all with cricket references (mostly vg) Hill's Sport Series - there are 4 cards, 2 each of number 41 and 42, each pair having a different back.
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