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Bronze age socketed chisel and gouge. Circa 1150-800 BCE. 100mm & 73mm. The socket form of the chisel is similar to the Thorndon Type socketed knives, but without the rivet holes, a rare type of which very few are referenced. Socketed gouges appear to have begun in the Wilburton phase, and continued as part of the tool repertoire until the end of the Bronze Age. Ref: Pearce, 1983. The Bronze Age Metalwork of South Western Britain Part I, page 43. Both pieces have damage to the socket end.
Air Ministry, WWII, Husun Herny Hughes, Flying Boat 3 1/2 inch Sextant, English, dated 1943, engraved A.M. REF No.68/177 and numbered 35147 with trade label to lid for Husun, Henry Hughes & Son Ltd, finished in black crackle paint in polised fitted case Footnote: Henry Hughes Nautical Sextant, model 6B/177, is a fascinating artefact that bridges the worlds of maritime and aviation history. Built by London-based firm Henry Hughes & Son, this sextant is a remarkable example of technological ingenuity from the Second World War. This particular model was specifically designed for use aboard the Sunderland flying boats, these aircraft that played a vital role in the Allies' fight against German U-boats. The Sunderland was a four-engine flying boat renowned for its endurance and versatility, patrolling vast stretches of ocean. For such missions, precise navigation was absolutely critical, and the Hughes 6B/177 sextant was a key tool to ensure that. Interestingly, this instrument holds the distinction of being the only marine sextant adapted for use in the air. It was specially built to maintain the high level of accuracy required for the Sunderland's long reconnaissance flights. However, there’s a twist to its story. Despite its innovative design, it seems the sextant was rarely, if ever, used during actual flights. Marine sextants, while excellent on calm waters, struggled to perform effectively in the dynamic and often turbulent conditions of the air. Instead, flight crews relied on the bubble sextant, which was far better suited to the challenges of aerial navigation. That said, the Henry Hughes sextant wasn’t without its purpose. When the Sunderland flying boats landed on the water, the sextant came into its own. Stationary on the ocean’s surface, it was used for traditional navigation.
A 3rd Pattern Fairbairn Sykes Commando knife, with the Indian contract mark of a letter I over a broad arrow mark to the cross guard. Supplied by Wilkinson in 1943, the terms of the contract stated that no additional markings, such as trade marks were to be put on the pieces (numbering around 2500 in quantity). The only other mark appears to be a raised number 2 cast into the pommel area. Distinctive doughnut shaped securing nut to the end, along with the usual tool mark to the nut from where it’s been tightened. Flattened diamond shaped blade, with the usual V shaped grind to the central spine, as seen on the 3rd pattern FS knife. Complete with its brown leather scabbard with metal chape. Approximately 30.5cm in its scabbard, blade length 17.1cm. Condition: generally good. Good overall colour and patination to the piece, but there is a little oxidisation between the grooves in the handle. Normal service and age related wear. Together with what appears to be a civilian issue Fairbairn Sykes style knife, lacking its scabbard, and no visible marks (oxidisation to the handle).
A PAIR OF VICTORIAN OAK 'TURNERS' CHAIRS the crest rails with carved decoration, spiral turned arms, solid triform seats, on turned supports joined by stretchers. 87cm high, 65cm wideKnown as a ‘Turner’s chair’ because all the parts, including the seat, are turned on a pole-lathe by a wood-turner. Stools and chairs are the most important aspects of turners’ furniture. The role of the turner is usually considered a secondary function – as a decorator of joined furniture, taking on aesthetic rather than structural responsibilities. Yet the turner was also responsible for an independent range of items, which included furniture, spinning wheels, mortars, cups, bowls and scales. The principle of turnery consists of shaping a piece of wood with chisels whilst it revolves around an axis between the jaws of a lathe. This process was precisely described in the seventeenth Century: ‘…Any substance, be it Wood, Ivory, Brass, etc., pitcht steddy upon two points (as on an Axis), and moved about on that Axis, also describes a Circle concentric to the Axis; And an Edge-Tool set steddy to that part of the Aforesaid Substance that is nearest the Axis, will in a Circumvolution of that Substance, cut off all the parts of Substance that lies further off the Axis and make the outside of that Substance also Concentrick to the Axis… This is a brief Collection, and indeed the whole Summ of Turning…’. (see Victor Chinnery, ‘Oak Furniture: The British Tradition’, Antique Collectors’ Club, 1979, pp. 81-86 for information about turning; and pp.87-104 for information about turned chairs). The terms ‘turner’ and ‘thrower’ mean the same thing, thus the classic turned chairs are described as both ‘turneyed’ and ‘throwen’ in English inventories.
Collection of Jaguar-related parts and fittings: two P100 LUCAS HEADLIGHTS, in need of restoration, complete with glass and mounts; two P80 Lucas Headlights, rechromed; two P70 Lucas Headlights; three Notec Spotlights (need chroming); one Lucas Spotlight; two lights painted white similar in style to Lucas P80's; one leaping Jaguar emblem mounted to radiator cap mk4; a Solenoid; two cutout boxes; various headlight reflectors and surrounds/lights, brackets, bolts; Jaguar Tool Kit; Oil can; Various Manuals; books, etc. Jaguar related, etc.
MODERN LIVE LP COLLECTION - a collection of 28 modern live LPs. Collection to include: David Bowie, The Who (x2), Prince, The Smashing Pumpkins, Thin Lizzy, Blondie (x2), The Cure, Lou Reed, The Doors, Kraftwerk, Talking Heads, Depeche Mode, Grateful Dead (x2), Foo Fighters, Neil Young, Bjork (x2), The Kinks, Tool, Steve Miller Band, Pink Floyd, Rod Steward & The Faces, Foo Fighters, Black Sabbath. The collection is in Ex+ condition and all are still sealed.
MODERN LIVE LP COLLECTION - a collection of 28 modern live LPs. Collection to include: The Rolling Stones, Guns N' Roses, Ramones, AC/DC, Slayer, Black Sabbath, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, The Clash (x2), Fleetwood Mac, Run DMC, Depeche Mode, Frank Zappa, Derek & The Dominos, David Bowie (x3), Pink Floyd (x2), Jethro Tull, Roxy Music, Whitesnake, Nine Inch Nails & David Bowie, Prince, Blondie, Tool, Rod Stewart & The Faces. The collection is in Ex+ condition and all are still sealed.
Star Wars - Palitoy - Kenner - Seven loose vintage Star Wars 3¾" action figures majority with accessories. Lot includes Lando Calrissian with plastic cape and blue Bespin Blaster (Hong Kong, LFL, 1980); B-Wing Pilot with blue Endor Blaster (No COO, LFL, 1984); Ugnaught with apron and tool case (Hong Kong, LFL, 1980) and similar. Bespin Guard would benefit from cleaning and has some slight discolouration, otherwise figures appear to be in Good - Very Good condition overall. All items are unchecked for completeness. The originality of the weapons / accessories is untested and unverified by us, buyers need to use the detailed photos to satisfy themselves as to originality and completeness prior to bidding. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A carnelian intaglio depicting a seated crowned god resting on a podium, holding a long tool in his right. Behind him a tall tree with leaves. The intaglio is set in a gold ring composed of a flat-section round hoop with column or flower-shaped shoulders connected to a bezel adorned with knots. For similar see: British Museum, Museum number 1917,0501.268; 1917,0501.1440.Size: D:18.14mm / US: 8 / UK: P 1/2; Weight: 9.75gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Not to be confused with Jaguar-Sport, the JaguarSport XJR S was a unique, 6-litre XJR developed jointly by Jaguar and TWR. Only 115 right-hand drive cars were built and this is undoubtedly one of the best. One of the rarest of all XJS, the XJR S was a special development by JaguarSport, a conjunction between Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw’s TWR. Owned 50/50 by both parties, JaguarSport was launched in 1988 and planned to produce the epitome of all things Jaguar. With the XJR S, they certainly achieved that. Hand-built at JaguarSport in Kidlington by the TWR engineers who had worked on the XJ220. With the focus of the car not just being upon the unique engine fitted to those cars made post 1989, the chassis was developed to ensure this was the most competent it could be to handle the 160mph top speed from its V12 engine. Compared favourably to Italian and German competitors of the time, the work between Jaguar and TWR certainly ensured these of all XJS are the most sought after.The JaguarSport XJR S may have looked similar to their production counterparts, but differed immensely with many parts unique to the model and of course, its 6-litre V12 engine. The engine was rated at 318bhp and was 700cc larger than the previous 5.3-litre V12. A modified intake system, Zytek engine management and a low-loss true dual exhaust system were part of the car’s advanced specification. The Hydramatic GM400 was modified with different 'changing points' to better suit the 6-litre car and a Salisbury limited-slip differential was standard. The suspension was further-developed by TWR with increased coil spring rates and the Bilstein shocks, front and rear, were specially tuned for the XJR S.Externally, the cars were modified with a subtly aggressive body kit, 16" 'Speedline' aerodynamic wheels and a host of modifications inside included a bespoke Connolly Autolux leather interior and the steering wheel was made for JaguarSport by Momo of Milan. They were normally built to order, with cars being transported from Browns Lane to Kidlington to be hand-finished. At £45,500, it was £11,000 more than the 5.3 which explains why a little over 500 were made (115 in right-hand drive) before production stopped in 1993, making them highly sought after today.This low ownership, very low-mileage example is accompanied by an excellent history file, detailing services from delivery in 1993 until 2005 with just a few periods of inactivity until the odometer had reached 23,000 miles approximately. It has covered very few miles since that point, indeed only showing a touch over 29,800 miles at the time of cataloguing, having formed part of a large private Collection for the last few years.Sold by us two years ago from seven years of second ownership, it's supplied with its original book pack, tool roll and more as well as a history file detailing relatively recent expenditure including brake pipe replacement, a power-steering refresh and some interior cosmetic work to ensure that the car remains at its best. With a fresh MOT and at an estimate that can only be described as sensible given the results for some recent XJS sales, this very special car is offered for sale purely due to our vendor’s advancing years and is sure to create interest from collectors of the very best Jaguars.Specification Make: JAGUAR Model: XJS COUPÉ Year: 1993 Chassis Number: SAJJSAES3EK185754 Registration Number: K615 GOO Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: 8W010745SB Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 29580 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Magnolia LeatherClick here for more details and images
Ca. 2nd millennium BC.A cast bronze axe head with a tubular socket and a blade oriented vertically, while at the back, another edge is arranged horizontally, denoting its adze functionality — a tool with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2005,0810.10.Size: 215mm x 75mm; weight 995gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. AD 100 - 300.A rare cosmetic tool, delicately carved from bone and implemented with intricate detailing on its body and two retractable tips serving as both nail and ear picks. The tool's body and tips have been skillfully pierced, suggesting that they possibly were adorned with insets, adding to the item's remarkable aesthetic appeal. In the ancient Roman world, personal grooming and hygiene were of paramount importance, reflecting an individual's social status and overall health. The use of such finely crafted cosmetic tools was widespread among the upper echelons of society, where their intricate designs and luxurious materials served as symbols of wealth and refinement.Size: L:65mm / W:15mm ; 5gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Ca. 2nd millennium BC.A cast bronze axe head with a tubular socket and a blade oriented vertically, while at the back, another edge is arranged horizontally, denoting its adze functionality — a tool with a cutting edge perpendicular to the handle.For similar see: The British Museum, Museum number 2005,0810.10.Size: 200mm x 60mm; weight 745gProvenance: Private UK collection; From an old British collection formed in the 1990s.

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