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McTear's
Lot 92

* ANNE ESTELLE RICE (AMERICAN 1879 - 1959) THE PORT pencil and watercolour, 24cm x 31cm Mounted, framed and under glass label verso: Fosse Gallery, John Lindsey Fine Art Ltd; Studio stamp 'AER' Note: Exhibition at the Fosse Gallery, Stow-on-the-Wold, 8th to 20th December 1986; signed verso by the artists son David Drey. Stamp AR verso together with a signature by David Drey, the artist's son. The stamp was created by David Drey for an exhibition of his mother's paintings at the Fosse Gallery in Stow on the Wold. Anne Estelle had a habit of not signing her paintings and drawings, which is why David decided to avoid any queries about authenticity.

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Unique Auctions
Lot 124

A framed and glazed GB coin and stamp collection, a pre decimal set, proof coinage etc

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Shapiro Auctions
Lot 122

SALVADOR DALI (SPANISH 1904-1989) Dance around the Tree , 1946 ink on paper 38.3 x 30.8 cm (15 1/6 x 12 1/8 in.) signed and dated with monogram lower left PROVENANCE Julien Levy Gallery, New York (stamp on verso) Heath Gallery, Atlanta, GA Acquired by the present owner from Onik Sahakian EXHIBITED Modern European Master Works on Paper , a benefit exhibition for Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology, Heath Gallery, Atlanta, GA, October 11-18, 1986 (label attached)

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Shapiro Auctions
Lot 133

ANDY WARHOL (AMERICAN 1928-1987) My Shoe is Your Shoe , ink on paper 19 x 24 cm (7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.) [sight] signed upper right; inscribed with title lower center; artist`s estate stamp on verso PROVENANCE Estate of Andy Warhol

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Shapiro Auctions
Lot 158

REGISTER OF THE MAJOR FAMILIES IN RUSSIA BY PRINCE PIERRE DOLGORUKOV, 1843 DOLGORUKOV, Prince Pyotr [Pierre] Vladimirovich (Russian 1817-1868) NOTICE SUR LES PRINCIPALES FAMILLES DE LA RUSSIE [REGISTER OF THE MAJOR FAMILIES IN RUSSIA] Bruxelles: Meline, Cans et Compagnie, 1843. 16mo (146 x 106 mm). 206 pages. Contemporary quarter binding with marbled paper. Spine with gilt tooling. Text in French PROVENANCE From the Library of Fuerst M. Lievens (stamp on title page) From the Latvian Library of VALSTS (stamp on the first flyleaf) THIS LOT IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE.

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Shapiro Auctions
Lot 23

RICHARD KARLOVICH ZOMMER (RUSSIAN 1866-1939) The Quran School , oil on canvas 57 x 98 cm (22 1/2 x 38 1/2 in.) signed lower right; a Victor Barat stamp on verso PROVENANCE Acquired from the decendants of Richard Zommer`s previous landlords and family friends. Retailed by Victor Barat, Tours. LOT NOTES Between 1913 and 1917 the family of the present owners shared their home with Richard Zommer and his wife, maintaining a relationship with the artist until 1938, shortly before Zommer`s arrest. Please see the 1917 photograph of the mother of the present owner together with Richard Zommer

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Trevanion & Dean
Lot 192

A collection of silver and objects of virtue, to include four silver napkin rings, five Morocco leather napkin rings, a bronze plaque of Beethoven signed 'F. Stirsmy', and a Tunbridgeware stamp box (Qty)

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Trevanion & Dean
Lot 217

A military issue oil lamp by C E & S, with military arrow stamp and dated 1955, with a Veritas paraffin lamp and a 19th century brass and mahogany scales stand (3)

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Trevanion & Dean
Lot 494

After Lawrence Stephen Lowry, limited edition colour print, The Auction, no 69/850, blind stamp, 45cm x 54.5cm - framed and glazed

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Trevanion & Dean
Lot 503

After Lawrence Stephen Lowry (1887-1976) colour print The Fever Van signed in pen and with Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp and date code DJD 45cm x 54cm - framed This lot will be subject to Artist Resale Rights

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Stag Auctions
Lot 301

Two large ceramics, one jug and one chinese style vase. Jug having stamp to base "Naples" "Ivory Porcelaine" , vase having a repaired rim and chinese lettering to one side.

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Chilcotts
Lot 470

An Edwardian walnut Stamp Box, together with a treen four-section spice tower, 7½in (19cm) high, a French kingwood and inlaid pocket-watch box of shaped rectangular form, a papier mâché circular box and cover with dancing scene and an inlaid octagonal box and cover (5)

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Lacy Scott & Knight
Lot 1233

Oscar Dahl (Danish) - A silver Arts & Crafts buckle, set with a large centre cabochon amber within a surround of stylised geese, makers stamp verso, further stamped 826 S, circa 1910, dia. 7.5cm Condition Report / Extra Information Stones all good, no chips. Silver good. Marks good. Slight split to seam at edge and small dents to both front and back. Very grubby and unpolished. Buckle fixes well. We are unable to tell whether the amber has been treated or not.

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Lacy Scott & Knight
Lot 1058

HORACE, Q. Horatious Flaccus... Richardi Bentleii, Cambridge 1711, 4to complete in one volume, contemporary calf, boards detached but present, content clean and sound, small library stamp title page (1)

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Lacy Scott & Knight
Lot 1182

A pair of North American sterling silver pedestal table candlesticks, each of tapering hexagonal form on flaring hexagonal bases, 24.7oz, maker Shreve, Crump & Low, each with makers stamp and further stamped sterling 925/100 and numbered 4520, h.24.5cm Condition Report / Extra Information Some light age wear. Otherwise good.

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Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers
Lot 710

Three folders of The Royal Family limited edition mint and specimen stamp sets

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Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers
Lot 714

Three folders of The Royal Family specimen stamp sets and First Day Covers

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Arthur Johnson & Sons Auctioneers
Lot 749

Costume jewellery, stamp album, etc.

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Charles Ross Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 147

A Lincoln stamp album, containing a quantity of used, GB and all world stamps.

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Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 150

A German Third Reich SA dagger by Justinuswerk, complete with hanger, bearing Hessen Gau stamp

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Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 347

A Royal Mint 2006 Brunel gold two pounds coin, sealed with stamp cover

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Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 348

A 1900 gold Sovereign, in stamp cover

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Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 349

A 2007 gold Sovereign, in stamp cover

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Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 350

A 2007 gold Sovereign, in stamp cover

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Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 351

A 2006 gold Sovereign, in stamp cover

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Laidlaw Auctioneers & Valuers
Lot 352

A 2004 gold Sovereign, in stamp cover

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The Auction Centre Ltd
Lot 117

A good mixed lot to include a child's miniature cradle, an Aero Models flying scale kit, a Spears Lotto game, a Corgi Super Haulers McFarlane diecast truck, a stamp album containing UK and Worldwide postage stamps and a collection of Britains detail soldiers, lead soldiers and other

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 233

A very rare modified 1874 model revolver dating: 1875-1890 provenance: Kingdom of Italy Octagonal, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrel with foresight. Grooved, six-shot cylinder (functioning mechanic, to be cleaned), frame featuring remains of the mark "GLISENTI BRESCIA" on the left and remains of a stamp, on the right side remains of a stamp and the serial number "2xxx". Folding trigger, loading gate, extractor. The ring for the strap is missing. Wooden grip scales with remains of checkering. Modified version of model 1874 revolver adapted to the mechanic structure of Bodeo. Created in a small number of pieces. See "Pistole Militari Italiane 1814-1890" by Luciano Salvatici, Editoriale Olimpia, 1985; page 131 with picture. dimensions: length 25,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 237

A 1882 model Schmidt revolver dating: 1875-1890 provenance: Swiss Octagonal, 7.5 mm cal. barrel with foresight, serial number "P1xxxx" and stamp depicting a cross. Six-shot cylinder with fuller, frame with serial number and coeval stamps, the hammer and the trigger en suite. Grip with grip scales of hard rubber, a ring for the strap. First type. dimensions: length 23 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 243

A fine pair of wheel-lock pistols dating: second quarter of the 17th Century provenance: Saxony Smooth, octagonal, 15 mm cal. barrels with remains of another stamp; iron locks with inside wheel, smooth plate with oblique borders, sliding pan cover; wooden full stocks enriched with bone and mother of pearl inlays, depicting the effigy of a hunter with spear and trumpet, a hunter with bow and hounds, two hunters with bow and spear with their hounds chasing a wild boar, other hounds and wild animals, everything surrounded by trees, floral decorations, ornamental bands and hops. Under the wheels the royal, Saxon coat of arms in mother of pearl. Onion-shaped pommels decorated en suite. Iron trigger guard chiselled with foliage. Iron trigger guards. Bone-tipped wooden ramrods. Both pistols feature restorations: the lock (functioning) of one of the pistols has been replaced in a later period. Despite the restorations, it certainly is a scarce and interesting pair of pistols. dimensions: length 66 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 251

A flintlock snaphaunce pistol dating: circa 1800 provenance: Tuscany Smooth, two-stage, 12 mm cal. barrel, the octagonal part marked "A. TOR.NE", with a stamp between three circles; lock finely engraved and chiselled with bird, snakes and floral motifs, sliding pan cover, at the inside the monogram "UP"(?); wooden stock with brass mounts slightly engraved with flora motifs. Wooden ramrod with iron cartridge extractor. dimensions: length 23 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 254

An interesting silver mounted flintlock pistol dating: third quarter of the 18th Century provenance: Europe Fine, smooth, round, 14.5 mm cal. barrel, entirely decorated with granulated ground, the base with two unclear stamps, the first one depicting a double-headed eagle, the other featuring a "C", the first part framed by two rings; with foresight; sighted tang decorated en suite; flintlock, round plate, engraved with floral motifs; wooden full stock slightly sculpted, with smooth silver frames, trigger guard with two stamps: "DR" and another unclear stamp. Horn-tipped wooden ramrod. dimensions: length cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 271

A small percussion pocket pistol dating: mid-19th Century provenance: France Round, rifled, turn-off, 7 mm cal. barrel, with stamp, "5" and the inscription "Si tu es trompe N'hesite pas Frappe"; frame engraved with floral motifs, foldaway trigger, grooved piston, ivory grip. dimensions: length 10.2 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 289

A percussion pepperbox revolver dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium Revolving block provided with six smooth, cylindrical, twisted, turn-off, 9 mm cal. barrels; at the base the stamp of Liège. Almost cylindrical frame with remains of engraved racemes, with lower hammer and ring trigger, in one piece with the grip provided with ebony grip scales; butt-plate engraved with spider-net pattern. dimensions: length 28,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 296

An interesting pin-fire revolver by Arendt dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium Round, rifled, 7 mm cal. barrel, with octagonal base marked "Arendt Brevete a Liege" and serial number "812x", foresight; six-shot cylinder with stamp of Liège test bench; loading gate and safety lock, folding trigger; wooden grip scales, extractor in the butt-plate (similar to ramrods in the pepperbox). dimensions: length 18.5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 30

A scarce apache revolver with folding blade, by Dolne-Bar dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium With six-shot cylinder barrel group (keeping 70% of finishing), with stamps of Birmingham test bench, cal. 5 mm; frame with the crowned mark "DAF" on the lower part, the inscription "DOLNE-BAR / INV. BREVETE" on the left, surmounted by the serial number "1xxx", folding trigger and safety lock on the right, and stamp of Birmingham test bench. On the left the undulated, double-edged, folding blade. Folding grip, as the frame made of brass; all other elements made of iron. Very scarce in such good condition. dimensions: length totale 20,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 300

A pin-fire Mariette revolver dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium Round, rifled, 10 mm cal. barrel with octagonal breech, provided with fore -and rear-sight, on one side the mark "MARIETTE BREVETE"; smooth, six-shot frame, engraved with rocaille, with stamp of Liège test bench; frame engraved with rocaille, grip scales decorated with relieved floral motifs and rocaille, with ring for the strap. With a leather holster. dimensions: length 28,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 301

A rare Chamelot & Delvigne pin-fire revolver dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium Rifled, octagonal barrel with fore -and rear-sight, marked "Chamelot & Delvigne" and stamped "PF"; six-shot cylinder with stamp of Liège test bench, finely engraved with floral motifs, featuring silver decorations. Frame engraved en suite, loading gate (on the left) and extractor; light horn grip scales. dimensions: length 23 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 305

A small Gasser centerfire revolver dating: 1875-1890 provenance: Austria Octagonal, rifled, 7 mm cal. barrel with foresight; grooved, six-shot cylinder, with stamp, the mark "L. Gasser WIEN", serial number "1xxxxx"; checkered, wooden grip scales. Keeping most of the antique nickel-plating. dimensions: length 14,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 306

A center-fire revolver dating: 1875-1890 provenance: Belgium Rifled, octagonal, 11 mm cal. barrel with foresight; smooth, six-shot cylinder with stamp of Liège test bench; floral and geometrical engravings; loading gate and extractor; checkered, wooden grip scales. dimensions: length 29 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 311

A very scarce four-shot percussion stick gun with stiletto dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Belgium Wooden haft, detachable. Grip with silver mounts featuring stamps, probably English. Removing the grip of the stick, there is a four-barrel gun with grooves similar to the barrel of a pepperbox revolver, the base marked "PARIS BREVETE", "PARIS", with stamp of Liège test bench; by pulling the barrels comes out a small piston that, through a button, fires all shots at the same time. In the front part, between the for barrels, is a stiletto blade. dimensions: length 83.5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 336

A knife with saw-back dating: early 19th Century provenance: England Wide, single-edge blade with saw-back, on the fuller a double fuller ending right before the tip (slight pitting). Military brass hilt with slightly wider quillon marked "L. GREEN" on a side, with lobed parry arms and knuckles-shaped guard, wooden grip with remains of the mark "L. GREEN" on the back; flat cap; on the guard remains of a stamp. dimensions: length 47,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 345

A bayonet-dagger for the 1870 model Vetterli rifle dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Italy Straight blade of cruciform shape (slight pitting), at the base remains of the stamp "M"; brass cross-quillon with ring and straight arm, in one piece with the grip, featuring remains of a stamp and part of the antique paint. Black, leather scabbard (repaired) with brass mounts; cap with hook. dimensions: length 40 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 372

A carved hilt knife dating: early 19th Century provenance: Southern Germany Blade with stamp (crossed swords on three "X"); bone grip depicting a hunter with Alpine clothes (Bavaria/Austria) with a rifle on his shoulder, belt with the date "1809". dimensions: length 24.7 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 374

A serving knife with carved grip dating: 18th Century provenance: Italy Wide, rectangular, double-edged blade, on the base a star-shaped stamp between two crosses, undulated border; white horn grip depicting a soldier wearing a armour with plumed helmet, lance and mask-shaped shield; silver ring-nut. dimensions: length 39 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 376

A rare knife and fork with scabbard dating: circa 1800 provenance: Germany The blade of the knife with key-shaped stamp; beautiful, horn grips partially blackened, with bone pommels sculpted with heads of man and woman. Leather scabbard with a woven band in the upper part and bronze mounts. dimensions: length 21.8 - 23.1 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 465

A Starr Arms Co. Double Action 1858 Army Revolver dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA Round, rifled, swivelling, 6" barrel, with iron foresight, the stamp "B" and remains of another mark at the base, cal. 44. Smooth, six-shot cylinder; loading lever under the barrel, remains of a stamp at the front part, under the serial number. Frame marked "STARR ARMS Co. NEW YORK", with 1856 patent. Iron trigger guard and back. Serial number "13xxx". Wooden grip. dimensions: length 29 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 467

Starr Arms Co. 1863 Army Revolver dating: third quarter of the 19th Century provenance: USA Round, rifled, swivelling, 8" barrel provided with iron foresight, with the stamp "M", cal. 44. Smooth, six-shot cylinder; loading lever under the barrel. Frame marked "STARR ARMS Co. NEW YORK", with 1856 frame. Iron trigger guard and back. Serial number "34xxx". Smooth, wooden grip. dimensions: length 33,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 469

A Remington Double Deringer dating: 1875-1890 provenance: USA Two over and under, swivelling barrels with remains of finishing, on the back the mark "E REMINGTON & SONS ILION N.Y. / ELLIOTS PATENT DEC 12th 1865", on the side the extractor and the crowned stamp "G", cal. 41; frame with remains of nickel-plating, engraved with racemes, with spur-trigger, opening lever. Grip with wooden grip scales. dimensions: length 12 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 5

A rare miquelet flintlock dating: 18th Century provenance: Naples Lock with the crowned stamp "FR DI NAP", featuring fine, floral engravings, the borders oblique at the centre; the hammer decorated en suite, the screws of the hammer and the batterie both covered with medallions featuring a bust on gilt ground, beautiful batterie with high-relieved mask, the central segment of the face on the mask, in correspondence with the nose and the mouth, can be moved through a small spring; at the inside a long signature (not entirely clear) "A NI GA PACI f..". dimensions: length 14.8 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 506

An experimental sabre dating: 19th Century provenance: France Strong, straight blade of triangular section and hollow faces, at the base the crowned stamp "B" and the mark "Manuf.e de Klingen", the rest of the inscription cut; brass hilt with three-loop guard with floral decorations at the base; slightly curved, anatomic grip, with fish skin covering. Short cap with laurel crown. Coeval, iron scabbard with two rings. dimensions: length 107,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 512

An officer's sabre with interesting blade dating: 19th Century provenance: England Single -and false-edged blade, with fuller, on the forte gold inlays in koftgari style depicting floral motifs, with a rectangular stamp and inscription (in Amharic?), remains on inlays on the back too; gilt bronze hilt with pierced guard featuring the crowned monogram "VR" (Victoria Regina); long cap with floral decoration and checkering; grip with fish skin covering and copper wire binding. Iron scabbard coloured in black, with one ring. dimensions: length 88 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 518

A saw-back sabre dating: mid-19th Century provenance: Piedmont Straight, single-edged blade with rounded tip and circular hole, saw-back, at the base the stamp "R.F.". Brass hilt; quillon with langets, straight arms with acorn-shaped edges; anatomic grip (a reparation at the centre) with curved pommel, with a brass band at the centre and ebony grip scales. dimensions: length 80,7 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 522

A NC officer's sabre with Black Eagle Order dating: circa 1900 provenance: Prussia Curved, single -and false-edged blade, with rounded back and stamp on the back. Brass hilt; quillon with langets, the front one with a white metallic plaque of the Black Eagle Order, angled guard with trophy of flags and cannons, long cap shaped as a lion head with floral decorations; grip with fish skin covering, metallic wire binding. Complete with sword knot. Black, iron scabbard with one ring. dimensions: length 96 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 525

A presentation officer's shasqua dating: circa 1900 provenance: Russia Curved, single -and false-edged blade, with a wide fuller at the centre and two thin ones near the back, on one side of the forte the crowned monogram "N II" (for Nicholas II) between floral decorations, on the tang a stamp and remains of a mark in Cyrillic; on the opposite side a Russian imperial eagle between floral motifs; remains of nickel-plating. Brass hilt with dedication on the quillon, the guard decorated with foliage; brass grip; on the cap the crowned monogram "N II" surmounting a crown of laurel. On the top the Order of Saint Anna, gilt, enamelled in red and surmounted by the crown (the cross on the crown is missing). dimensions: length 95,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 534

An officer's small-sword dating: first quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Russia Straight, double-edged blade of hexagonal section, at the forte finishing and gilt engravings depicting floral motifs and trophies (slight pitting on the base). Brass hilt; shell-guard featuring relieved racemes and, on the inside surface, a stamp in Cyrillic; guard decorated with floral pattern, the parry quillon shaped as a dragon head in the round, the pommel with bas-relieved floral motifs; grip with copper wire binding (defects). Leather scabbard (damages, not pertinent) with brass chape and silver cap with decorated button. dimensions: length 96 cm.

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Lot 541

A saw-back sapper's short sword dating: second quarter of the 19th Century provenance: Russia Straight, single -and false-edged blade, with fuller on most of the length, slightly curved tip, ribbed at the centre, and saw-back; on both sides of the base remains of stamps in Cyrillic. Solid brass hilt, quillon with straight arms ending in circles, at the centre the date "1838" and remains of the Russian imperial stamp (crowned, double-headed eagle); grooved grip; buttoned pommel. Wooden scabbard with leather covering (small damages and parts missing); brass chape and cap, both with stamps in Cyrillic. dimensions: length 62,8 cm.

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Lot 546

A pioneer's short sword dating: mid-19th Century provenance: Saxony Straight, single -and false-edged blade (slight pitting), slightly narrowed toward the base, on a side of the tang a stamp depicting a knight's helmet, on the other a crowned monogram; brass hilt, quillon with counter-curved arms with stamped crown and the mark "101.R.5.73"; brass grip, this one too with a stamped crown. Black leather scabbard with brass mounts, the cap marked "101.R.1.248.". dimensions: length 62 cm.

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Lot 549

An eagle head short sword dating: mid-19th Century provenance: France Straight, single -tip and false-edged blade, with saw-back (some pitting), with remains of a stamp at the base; solid brass hilt, quillons with straight arms, the grip shaped as a eagle head. dimensions: height 62,5 cm.

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Czerny International Auction House Ltd.
Lot 586

An extremely rare Enigma I chiper machine dating: second quarter of the 20th Century provenance: Germany Metallic and bakelite structure in black. With a plaque featuring the serial number "A 16539 / jla / 43". The "plugboard" complete with cables with connectors (some cables slightly damaged). All keys functioning. The inside surface marked with serial number coeval with the plaque; in very good condition. Complete with the light panel, well preserved (lamps missing), and the battery box (without battery). The mechanic is complete with the spindle for the rotors (missing) and disc with the contacts. Provided with an antique, wooden case (small damages on the back surface of the cover, some pitting on the mounts), the front door marked "Klappe schliessen"; on the inside surface of the cover a metallic plaque for spare lamps, two hooks, clips and braces for spare cables (the spare elements are now missing) and a plaque with instructions, underneath a stamp depicting an eagle on swastika. On the back a leather, transportation handle (damaged). Very scarce object, of unique charm and historical interest. The Enigma machine uses three movable rotors codifying text messages producing encrypted messages then sent, generally via morse code, to the receiver, this one too provided with an Enigma machine featuring the same configuration of the sender in order to decode the message. Initially developed and patented for civilian use, it was soon adopted by German Army which ordered an enhanced version of the commercial model, complete with the three rotors and the plugboard adding a significant cryptologic strength to the machine. The final version was produced from 1932, called the "Enigma-I", and German Army got the exclusive production rights. It was built by Heimsoeth und Rinke in Berlin. The Alleys spent years trying to decipher the Enigma code, but things finally changed thanks to the famous United Kingdom's Government Code and Cypher School, based in Bletchley Park. Thank to Polish help and French intelligence, the well-know Alan Turing, together with other members of the senior staff, was able to decrypt the Enigma code, giving a substantial aid to the Allied war effort. dimensions: dimensions custodia 27,7 x 15,5 x 34 cm.

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