Naval interest: a 'shipwreck' walking stick, mid-19th century, constructed of gunmetal and reclaimed ships' timber, the handle engraved with ships at sea, the collar inscribed 'Mary Rose Sunk 1545 Raised 1840',84.2cm longPossibly relating to Charles and John Deane. They were contracted to remove wrecks by the Admiralty, notably the 'Royal George'. With the assistance of Augustus Siebe, they developed the first practical diving suit in 1837, and used it in 1840 to raise cannons and salvage from the Mary Rose. It is most likely they commissioned this stick using oak timber and gunmetal to commemorate the event.Condition ReportGeneral knocks and wear. More noticeable knocks to the ferrule. Repaired split to the lower part of the shaft. Believed to have been constructed from the timbers of the Mary Rose.
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A Victorian carved beech walking stick, Irish, carved in relief with three snakes, with an applied white metal plaque engraved 'John Burke Foster, Dublin',86.5cm long, andthree shillelagh,late 19th century, each of typical form,largest 94cm long (4)Condition ReportSnake) Split to the middle, with some movement. Wear to the plaque.Shillelagh) Largest with a section missing to the top. General knocks, scuffs and wear commensurate with age and use.
A winter Alpine stick, 20th century, Basque Country, with a horn pommel and braided leather handle, the white-metal mounts engraved 'Nere Bidekari Laguna William John Sheptycki 24.08.1929', the ferrule engraved 'Ainciart Bergara Lavessore 1993',95cm long, anda fox-hunting stick,the top resin set in the form of a coiled fox, with a silver-plated collar engraved with hunting scenes,overall 92cm long (2)These are traditional Basque Country shepherd's sticks, called 'makilas' or 'makhilas', and made since the 1780s from the medlar tree.Condition ReportAlpine stick) Square patch to the horn of differing colour, possibly from a previous sticker. Minor knocks and wear. Some rust to the spike. Point beneath handle in good order.Fox) Wear and rubbing to the coiled fox. Wear to the plated mounts.
Qty of badges inc 2 x Tobacco medallions (in silver), Jolle fish tie clip, carved stone guardian angel, Royal Enfield enamel badge, souvenir walking stick plaques, military & vintage buttons, dog tag (I M Gatling) etc Antique 18ct & platinum marked diamond cluster millegrain set ring - size N & 2.6g total weight & is approx 11.3mm across & is in an original Bracher & Sydenham (Reading) retail box - SOLD ON BEHALF OF THE NEW BREAST CANCER UNIT APPEAL YEOVIL HOSPITAL
Vinyl - Reggae - 21 UK pressing Reggae albums and one 12” singles to include: Duke Reid - Golden Hits (UK 1977, Treasure Isle 003), Prince Buster – Fabulous Greatest Hits (original UK 1968 blue labels, Fab Records, MS 1), Prince Buster – Big Five (UK 1971 dark blue labels, Prince Buster Records MLP12-157), Dandy & Audrey – I Need You (UK 1969, Downtown Records, TRLS 17), The Paragons With Roslyn Sweat – With Roslyn Sweat (UK 1974, Treasure Isle Records, TI 002), Abyssinians – Arise (UK 1978, Front Line Records, FL 1019), Dennis Alcapone – Belch It Off (UK 1974, Attack Records, ATLP 1005), Dr Alimantado – In The Mix (UK 1985, KM 003), Prince Far I And The Arabs – Crytuff Dub Encounter Chapter 1 (UK 1997, Pressure Sounds, PSLP 13), Burning Spear – Social Living (UK 1978, 1 Stop Records, STOP 1001), The Congos – Feast (UK 2006, Kingston Sounds, KSLP008), Culture – Two Sevens Clash (UK 1983, Blue Moon Records, BMLP 004), Big Youth – Dread Locks Dread (UK 1975, Klik Records KLP 9001), Deadly Headley – 35 Years From Alpha (UK 1982, On-U Sound Records, ON-U LP 14), Rico – Man From Wareika (UK 1976, Island Records, ILPS 9485), Rico – That Man Is Forward (UK 19821, 2-Tone Records, CHR TT 5005), Augustus Pablo – Thriller (UK 1975, Nationwide Records, NW 003), John Holt – A Love I Can Feel (UK 1974, Attack Records, ATLP 1010), DEB Players – Umoja Dub - Love And Unity (UK, D.E.B. Music, DEB LP 03), Aswad – Showcase UK 1981, textured sleeve, Island Records, ASWAD 1), Rupie Edwards / Rupie Edwards All Stars – Oh Land Of South Africa / Black Stick (12”). Condition VG overall
Vinyl - 4 albums and one 12” by The Sugarcubes / Bjork, to include: Björk – Debut (UK 1993 1st pressing, One Little Indian, TPLP31), The Sugarcubes – Stick Around For Joy (UK 1992, One Little Indian, TP LP 30), The Sugarcubes – Here Today, Tomorrow Next Week ! (UK 1989 with printed inner, One Little Indian, TPLP 15), The Sugarcubes – Life's Too Good (UK 1988 with printed inner, TPLP 5), The Sugarcubes – Regina (UK 1989 12”). Condition EX overall
A selection of gold jewellery. To include four 9ct stone set bar brooches, one with base metal pin, a Victorian hair plait mourning brooch, a 9ct rose gold shell cameo brooch, an American 1 dollar gold coin stick pin, dated 1851, on a base metal pin, a Victorian 9ct lady's bloodstone set signet ring, 9ct paste set ring and two pairs of cluster earrings, total weight 25.8g.
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