A 50-BORE LOW COUNTRIES FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN WITH SOCKET-BAYONET, EARLY 18TH CENTURY with blued Ripoll barrel formed in three stages with turned girdle, a raised brass moulding over the base of the breech, the brass-lined stamp "Coma " (Neue Støckel 189) and swamped muzzle with bayonet lug and the fore-sight set on an engraved brass oval, the barrel tang overlaid with brass and engraved with acanthus leaves, with bevelled lock also overlaid with brass and finely engraved with foliage and a monster`s head scroll within beaded borders (the sear-spring broken), walnut half-stock carved with a series of pronounced raised mouldings (modified from the original full-length within its early period of use), the butt formed with a trap housing the original socket-bayonet, full brass mounts, comprising butt-plate engraved en suite with the lock and fitted with engraved hinged trap-cover released by a spring-stud at the heel, side-plate cast in low relief with a pierced design of acanthus scrolls involving a bust medallion supported by half-figures, bevelled moulded trigger-guard stamped "10" in miniscules on the finial, three faceted baluster ramrod-pipes, escutcheon cast in low relief and centring on a warrior bust medallion, plain brass fore-end cap, original ramrod, and complete with its socket-bayonet made entirely of steel. 109.2 cm; 43 in barrel
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A RARE SENIOR OFFICER`S DE-LUXE QUALITY DRESS SABRE WITH HILT AND SCABBARD MOUNTS OF PARCEL-GILT SILVER, BADEN OR WÜRTTEMBERG, THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURY with curved single-edged flat blade etched over its length in imitation of a damascus pattern, etched with laurel branches and gilt trophies-of-war on both sides, enclosing the figures of Mars and Venus etched and gilt on respective sides, and etched and gilt with a striped pattern along the back-edge, silver stirrup-hilt cast in relief, formed of a knuckle-guard with two oval bars branched diagonally across the outer face, with the quillon terminal formed as a dog`s head cast in the round, a pair of langets, the outer langet decorated with a silver-gilt lion mask in high relief, back-piece also of silver-gilt and rising to an eagle`s head pommel, and ebony grip carved with a scale pattern, in its original leather-covered wooden scabbard with parcel-gilt silver mounts cast in relief with subjects en suite with the blade, the locket involving the figure of Victory, and the middle-band applied with a fluted plaque carrying the cipher WR crowned, silver maker`s stamp of Sick of Stuttgart; complete with its portepee incorporating the black, white and red Federal colours 74.5 cm; 29¼ in blade The cypher on the middle-band of the scabbard is possibly that of the 2. Badisches Grenadier Regiment, Kaiser Wilhelm I. The regiment was established in 1852 and became a part of the Baden contingent of the Prussian army in 1871, under the designation Infanterie Regiment Nr. 110
A good Tunbridge ware rosewood writing slope, the fall within a mosaic panel of Bayham Abbey attributed to Henry Hollamby, the hinged lid with a floral mosaic panel, both within a broad mosaic border of flowers and leaves, the concave sides with a further band of floral mosaic, the interior with replacement tooled leather below an inlaid lid, a pair of stamp slides, a pen dish and a pair of inkwells (one only with lid), 32.5cm x 27cm x 8cm.
A good Tunbridge ware rosewood writing slope, the fall within a mosaic panel of Bayham Abbey attributed to Henry Hollamby, the hinged lid with a floral mosaic panel, both within a broad mosaic border of flowers and leaves, the concave sides with a further band of floral mosaic, the interior with replacement tooled leather below an inlaid lid, a pair of stamp slides, a pen dish and a pair of inkwells (one only with lid), 32.5cm x 27cm x 8cm.
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World Banknotes - South Africa - Orange Free State - Post Note Set - 1s 6d to 15/- [7]Various issue dates, 1898-1921, Post Office, post notes issue; each ink signed by postmaster, to various payees; perforated at left for separation from counterfoil. 1s and 6d. Obv: red, black values and number, arms; serial number A/1 02252; issued Ficksburg, 3rd November 1898, cashed Port Elizabeth, 8th November 1898. Rev: blank, Cape of Good Hope 1d red postage stamp tied with Port Elizabeth cds; 2s and 6d. Obv: brown, black values and number, arms (with perforation through); serial number A/1 02802; issued Patouriesburg, 7th July 1899, cashed Cape Town, 14th July 1899. Rev: blank, Cape of Good Hope 1d red postage stamp tied with Cape Town cds; 5s. Obv: orange, black values and number, arms; serial number A/1 01422; issued Harrismith, 4th July 1898, cashed Point, Natal, 8th (corrected in ink from 11th) July 1898. Rev: blank, Natal 1d red postage stamp tied with Point, Natal cds. 7s and 6d. Obv: green, black values and number, arms; serial number A/1 00254; issued Ladybrand, 9th July 1898, cashed Cape Town, 17th July 1898. Rev: blank, Cape of Good Hope horizontal pair 1d red postage stamps tied with Cape Town cds. 10s. Obv: purple, black values and number, arms (with perforation through); serial number A/1 06356; issued Bothaville, July 1921, cashed Cape Town, 21st July 1921. Rev: blank, Cape of Good Hope vertical pair 1d red postage stamps tied with Cape Town cds. 12s and 6d. Obv: red, black values and number, arms; serial number A/1 00141; issued Bosh, 8th July 1898, cashed Kimberley, 11th July 1898. Rev: blank, Cape of Good Hope horizontal triple 1d red postage stamps affixed with Kimberley cds. 15s. Obv: yellow, black values and number, arms (with perforation through); serial number A/1 01247; issued Bothaville, 19th June 1899, cashed Cape Town, 17th June 1899. Rev: blank, Cape of Good Hope vertical triple 1d red postage stamps tied with Cape Town cds. Pick - (the 1s & 6d value not listed)/Pick S682/Pick S683/Pick S684/Pick S685/Pick S686/Pick S687. 183 x 98mm each. The 1 shilling and 6 pence value is not listed (but a 1 shilling value is given); all are good examples with generally clear issue and encashment stamps. [7]Generally very fine; a few with folds, most bearing various additional Post Office and other ink stamps. Scarce.
Islamic Turkish Silver Caddy19th century AD. A broad silver-coloured metal caddy, elliptical in plan with vertical repoussé floral bands to the lid and body, band of floral detail to the rim; the lid conical with handle formed as a bird`s nest modelled in the round; three stamp marks to the underside. 365 grams, 14cm (5 1/2"). Property of a West London gentleman; acquired between 1980-2010. [No Reserve]Very fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `King of the English Nation` Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank and loop above; intaglio design of a standing crowned figure of the king holding a sceptre and with an eagle to his side, above a robed supplicant figure praying; to the border the Lombardic script legend `A[V?E?] REX GENTIS ANGLORV` ([hail?] king of the English nation); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 3.71 grams, 20mm (3/4"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found near Blyth, Northumberland, UK. The depiction of the head and crown of the king on this seal is as seen on the English silver coinage issued from 1279 AD; the king depicted here is likely to be of the period Edward I to Edward III. Very fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `St Helena` Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank and trefoil loop above; intaglio design of a robed standing female figure holding a cross with head inclined towards a robed kneeling figure praying in a field of trefoils; to the border the Lombardic script legend `*SC HELENA.PRO.ME.ORA` (Saint Helena pray for me); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 11 grams, 26mm (1"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Firle, East Sussex, UK. Saint Helena (circa 250-330 AD) was first wife to Constantius Chlorus (Constantius I, emperor 305-306 AD) and mother of Constantine the Great (Constantine I, the first Christian emperor, 307-337 AD); she was a native of Bithynia. She became a Christian after the Edict of Milan in 313 AD and was prominent in the building of several basilicas and many churches in the Holy Land; she is chiefly associated with the `discovery` of the True Cross near Mount Calvary and is usually depicted in imperial garb, holding a cross to commemorate this; her sarcophagus remains to this day in the Vatican Museum; her day of commemoration is 18th August. Very fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `John of Messingham` Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank and quatrefoil loop above; intaglio design of Madonna and Child (Mary and Jesus) with tree within an arch, lateral towers and stars above, kneeling supplicant in panel beneath; to the border the Lombardic script legend `S`IOH`ISDEMESSINGHAM` (seal of John of Messingham); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 8.71 grams, 23mm (1"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found near Louth, Lincolnshire, UK. Very fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `Haldard` Corpus Christi Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank, collar and trefoil loop above; intaglio design of the crucifixion in one arch and Madonna and Child (Mary and Jesus) in the other, a robed supplicant beneath with chalice; to the border the Lombardic script legend `MATER QV[...] HALDARD` (mother [of God?] ...Haldard); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 20 grams, 33mm (1 1/4"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Gringley-on-the-Hill, Nottinghamshire, UK. Very fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `St Catherine` Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank and trefoil loop above; the intaglio design of a facing female figure holding a spoked and spiked wheel, a frond to each side; to the border the Lombardic script legend `*SAVNCACATERINA` (Saint Catherine); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 13 grams, 27mm (1"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Norfolk, UK. Saint Catherine of Alexandria was said to have been martyred under the Roman emperor Maxentius at Alexandria in the early 4th century AD; her assumed relics have been kept at the Monastery of Mount Sinai since at least the 10th century AD and she is traditionally depicted with the spiked wheel of her martyrdom; she was venerated and popular in the Medieval period with her commemoration formerly being held on 25th November. Extremely fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `St Catherine` Circular Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank and quatrefoil loop above; intaglio design of a quatrefoil with a tressure of arches, within which a facing female figure with a spiked wheel in her left hand and robed kneeling figure praying at her side; to the border the Lombardic script legend `CATINA:VIRGO:DIVINA:CLEMENT[IS]S[I]MA` (Catherine the most merciful divine virgin); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 16 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Thaxted, Essex, UK. Saint Catherine of Alexandria was said to have been martyred under the Roman emperor Maxentius at Alexandria in the early 4th century AD; her assumed relics have been kept at the Monastery of Mount Sinai since at least the 10th century AD and she is traditionally depicted with the spiked wheel of her martyrdom; she was venerated and popular in the Medieval period with her commemoration formerly being held on 25th November. Extremely fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `St John the Baptist` Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank, collar and trefoil loop above; intaglio design of a standing figure of St John within an arcade with trefoils and tracery holding a circular object; a kneeling supplicant figure before, to the border the Lombardic script legend `ECCExAGNVSxDEI` (Behold, the Lamb of God`); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 15 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Worcester, Worcestershire, UK. The inscription on the seal is taken from John the Baptist`s reference to Jesus in John 1:29 Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi (Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world). Fine condition, small chip to edge.
Medieval Bronze `St. Stephen` Circular Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank, collar and trefoil loop above; intaglio design of a standing robed figure holding stones with fronds in the field; to the border the Lombardic script legend `*SANCTVS-STEFANVS` (Saint Stephen); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 22 grams, 34mm (1 1/2"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found near Boston, Lincolnshire, UK. Saint Stephen The Deacon (died circa 35 AD), the disciple chosen by the apostles as the first of the seven deacons, is often depicted holding or with a group of stones which were the cause of his death and martyrdom by stoning at the instigation of the Sanhedrin, as witnessed by St Paul; his celebration day is 26th December. Extremely fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `St Peter` Vesica Seal Matrix14th century AD. A stamp seal with strap and loop to the reverse; intaglio design of a standing St. Peter, facing, holding a book and a key, stars and crescents in the field; to the border the Lombardic script legend `TV ES PETRVS ET SVP HAC PETRA` (you are the rock and on this rock); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 11 grams, 31mm (1 1/4"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Blyth, Northumberland, UK. Saint Peter the Apostle (died circa 64 AD) was born Simon, son of John and, with his brother Andrew, became a disciple; the seal inscription refers to Matthew 16:18-19 Tu es Petrus, et super hanc petram aedificabo ecclesiam meam, `You are Peter (the rock) and on this rock I shall build my church`; his commemoration day is 29th June. Extremely fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `St Andrew` Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A stamp seal with strap and loop to the reverse; intaglio design of St. Andrew facing, tied to a saltire cross; to the border the Lombardic script legend `S` WILI`.CADELLANI+ANDREA:PIE` (seal of William Cadellan, Andrew [the pious?]); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 11 grams, 26mm (1"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970s; found Dalton-le-Dale, County Durham, UK. Saint Andrew (died 1st century AD), brother of St Peter, was a disciple of St John the Baptist before folowing Christ; his relics were stolen from Constantinople in 1210 and now rest at Amalfi; he is the patron saint of Scotland, Russia and Greece and he is usually depicted on or with the saltire cross of his martyrdom (sometimes holding a fish), said to have been at Patras in Achaia; his commemoration day is 30th November. Extremely fine condition.
Medieval Bronze `St John the Baptist` Oval Seal Matrix14th century AD. A `chess piece` type stamp seal with hexagonal-section shank, collar and loop above; intaglio design of a facing nimbate figure of St John standing with frond and holding a miniature lamb-and-flag icon; to the border the Lombardic script legend `ECCE AGNVS D[?]EI` (Behold, the lamb of God); accompanied by an impression and collector`s relevant data cards. 11 grams, 28mm (1"). An important London collection of ecclesiastical seals, acquired since the 1970`s; found Knapton, Yorkshire, UK. The inscription on the seal is taken from John the Baptist`s reference to Jesus in John 1:29 Ecce Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi (Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world). Very fine condition.
Antique Gold Diamond Ring19th century AD. A flat-section three-band hoop with triangular-section raised plaque, three inset diamonds; stamped to the inner face `.585`. 3.68 grams, 21mm overall, 17.40mm internal diameter (approximate size British O, USA 7 1/4, Europe 14.98, Japan 14 1/2) (3/4"). Property of a Suffolk collector. The mark `.585` is a European stamp, equivalent to UK 14ct gold. Fine condition.
Near Eastern Mesopotamian Stone Stamp Seal Matrix4th-3rd millennium BC. A carved plano-convex discoid stamp seal matrix with grotesque mask modelled in the half-round, the nose pierced for suspension; to the underside, a drilled intaglio of an ibex with figure behind within a pelletted border. Cf. similar amuletic seal with drilled design in Collon, D. Near Eastern Seals, London, 1990, item 1B. 14 grams, 29mm (1 1/4"). Acquired on the London art market before 1995; believed found in Lebanon. Fine condition, worn.
Near Eastern Sumerian Stone Stamp Seal with Vulture3rd millennium BC. A carved, layered calcite seal matrix in the form of a vulture with drilled eye, pierced vertically for attachment; to the underside, six intaglio wing motifs. See Collon, D. Near Eastern Seals, London, 1990, p.15-16. 47 grams, 58mm (2 1/4"). Ex Philippe Mariaud de Serres, Paris; acquired before 1980. Fine condition.
Near Eastern and Other Bronze Seal Matrix and Stamp Group6th-10th century AD. A mixed group comprising: a chessman seal matrix with peacock motif; a seal matrix with ibex motif; a discoid seal matrix with pierced lug handle, motif of man and foliage; and a Byzantine bread stamp fragment with `???` text. 55 grams total, 21-32mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). Property of a West London gentleman; acquired between 1980-2010. [4, No Reserve]Fine condition.
Jean Baptiste Henri Durand-Brager (1814-1879) - Panorama of the British and French fleets meeting off Brest, 21st August 1865 Oil on canvas Signed J.B. Durand-Brager lower right Canvas stamp to reverse and old frame title inscribed 21 Août 1865 / Réception de l`Ascadre Anglaise Entrant A Brest / par le Marquis Chasseloup Loubat, / Ministre de la Marin et des Colonies à Bord de la Reine Hortense 23.5 x 80 cm. (9 1/4 x 31 1/2 in)
DUGDALE (W.) The History of Imbanking and Draining of Divers Ferns and Marshes . . . 2nd edition, revised & corrected, by Charles Natson Cole. 11 engraved & folded maps; contemp. russia, rebacked gilt-panelled calf, marbled e/ps., folio. 1772. * ex British Museum Library, with their neat 'Museum Britannicum' duplicate for sale stamp (1831) verso of title & at end; Sir John Trollope old armorial bookplate
GREW (N.) The Anatomy of Plants. With an idea of philosophical history of plants. And several other lectures, read before the Royal Society. First Edition. 83 engraved plates (5 d-page), licence leaf; contemp. calf, newly rebacked with gilt-panelled spine, 4to. printed by W. Rawlins, for the Author, 1682. * ownership stamp at front - R.P. Knight (? possibly author of lot 294 )
RAY (J.) A Collection of Curious Travels & Voyages. In two tomes . . . to which are added, three catalogues of such trees, shrubs, and herbs as grow in the Levant. First Edition. imprimatur leaf, part title for 'Second Time'; contemp. panelled calf. 1693. * from the library of Worcester College, Oxford (with the authorised cancellation stamp)
RAF., WORLD WAR II - Rootes 'Shadow' Factory, RAF. Speke (Liverpool); 15 loose b/w. photographs depicting hangar interiors with production lines for the Handley Page Halifax bomber. * incl. assembly workers & other personnel, an armament production line, cockpit close-up, completed aircraft outside, etc.; mostly 10 x 7 ins., some versos with 'Rootes Securities' stamp, technical illus. numbers & dated Sept/Oct. 1943; from 1941 over a thousand of this aircraft would be completed; formerly the location had been Speke (Civil) Airport & was to be re-instated as such postwar.
A quantity of 19thC and later bygones, to include coins, 19thC and later bun head pennies, world coins, two pound coin, hand mirror, five franc note, two stamp albums containing a quantity of world used stamps, to include France, Germany, Great Britain, etc, mainly 1950`s and later. (a quantity)
DUGDALE (W.) The History of Imbanking and Draining of Divers Ferns and Marshes . . . 2nd edition, revised & corrected, by Charles Natson Cole. 11 engraved & folded maps; contemp. russia, rebacked gilt-panelled calf, marbled e/ps., folio. 1772. * ex British Museum Library, with their neat 'Museum Britannicum' duplicate for sale stamp (1831) verso of title & at end; Sir John Trollope old armorial bookplate
GREW (N.) The Anatomy of Plants. With an idea of philosophical history of plants. And several other lectures, read before the Royal Society. First Edition. 83 engraved plates (5 d-page), licence leaf; contemp. calf, newly rebacked with gilt-panelled spine, 4to. printed by W. Rawlins, for the Author, 1682. * ownership stamp at front - R.P. Knight (? possibly author of lot 294 )
RAY (J.) A Collection of Curious Travels & Voyages. In two tomes . . . to which are added, three catalogues of such trees, shrubs, and herbs as grow in the Levant. First Edition. imprimatur leaf, part title for 'Second Time'; contemp. panelled calf. 1693. * from the library of Worcester College, Oxford (with the authorised cancellation stamp)
RAF., WORLD WAR II - Rootes 'Shadow' Factory, RAF. Speke (Liverpool); 15 loose b/w. photographs depicting hangar interiors with production lines for the Handley Page Halifax bomber. * incl. assembly workers & other personnel, an armament production line, cockpit close-up, completed aircraft outside, etc.; mostly 10 x 7 ins., some versos with 'Rootes Securities' stamp, technical illus. numbers & dated Sept/Oct. 1943; from 1941 over a thousand of this aircraft would be completed; formerly the location had been Speke (Civil) Airport & was to be re-instated as such postwar.
Ary-Jean-Léon Bitter - an Art Deco green patinated cast bronze figure representing Diana the Huntress, depicting a standing nude girl, holding a bow behind her back, beside a seated dog looking up at her, the canted square base bearing cast signature `Ary Bitter` and `L N J L Paris` foundry stamp, height approx 66cm (broken bow end).
Silvain Vigny 1903-1970 Oil on canvas Signed Dated (19)53 Studio stamp verso from Cannes"Sur la plage 1"Silvain Vigny was a surrealist painter, born in Vienna. In 1928 he illustrated "Danse Macabre" by Fagus. He viewed the world as a fantastic, tragic show and often painted sad and sorrowful figures, women with ungainly forms, beach scenes"" and compositions imbued with mysticism. He moved to France in 1929 and settled in Nice in 1934. His paintings are in collections around the world. 61 cm x 73 cm
Silvain Vigny 1903-1970 Oil on canvas Signed Dated (19)55 Studio stamp verso from Cannes"Sur la plage 2"Silvain Vigny was a surrealist painter, born in Vienna. In 1928 he illustrated "Danse Macabre" by Fagus. He viewed the world as a fantastic, tragic show and often painted sad and sorrowful figures, women with ungainly forms, ""beach scenes and compositions imbued with mysticism. He moved to France in 1929 and settled in Nice in 1934. His paintings are in collections around the world. 61 cm x 73 cm
Jean Baptiste Henri Durand-Brager (1814-1879) - Panorama of the British and French fleets meeting off Brest, 21st August 1865 Oil on canvas Signed J.B. Durand-Brager lower right Canvas stamp to reverse and old frame title inscribed 21 Août 1865 / Réception de l`Ascadre Anglaise Entrant A Brest / par le Marquis Chasseloup Loubat, / Ministre de la Marin et des Colonies à Bord de la Reine Hortense 23.5 x 80 cm. (9 1/4 x 31 1/2 in)
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