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Click here to subscribeA collection of four Oriental items to include an early 20th century carved bone Mahjong set with tiles and pegs in a brass mounted hardwood box bearing Chinese characters (handed down through generations in the Cantlie family) along with a 20th century Chinese hardwood abacus with a maker's plaque, a Middle Eastern octagonal marquetry box inlaid with all-over geometric designs in ebony, satinwood and mother of pearl, and a Chinese lacquered plate stand. L.45cm (abacus)
Vintage Dollhouse Furniture and Accessories Collection An eclectic collection of vintage dollhouse furniture and accessories dating from the mid-20th century to late 20th century, crafted from wood, metal, plastic, and fabric. Highlights include a wooden twin-door cabinet, a slanted-front desk with pull-out drawers, a cream-painted wardrobe, and white miniature kitchen units including a stove and rolling pin. Additional features comprise a metal samovar, floral fabric-upholstered armchair, a painted television unit, a miniature abacus with colourful beads, and assorted loose plastic items such as dishes and utensils. The collection exhibits wear consistent with age and use, particularly on wooden items, with some elements retaining vibrant condition. A notable representation of the transition from handcrafted to mass-produced dollhouse furnishings.
SELECTION OF VINTAGE COLLECTIBLESconsisting of David Hughes fish paperweight, a red Sparklettes soda syphon with matching ice bucket, Norwegian pewter candlestick holder, pair of Norwegian carved Tiger Kunst figures of a man and woman, old Chinese abacus, two Ronson lighters, various vintage car key rings including Lancia, a coal model of the 4472 flying Scotsman by E J Mining lt, cocktail shaker, and two wooden animal carvings
A quantity of mixed collectables to include late C19th and C20th items, tea caddies, wooden stationery boxes, papier mache boxes, abacus, treen apothecary bottle, two oil lamps, tiles, and modern mirrors, and miscellaneous plated items, all in used condition with some wear, sold as seen. see all photos.
Lladro porcelain figurine titled Asian Scholar (model 01006177), designed by Francisco Polope. Issued in 1995 and retired in 2002, this elegant piece portrays a scholar in traditional Chinese attire holding an abacus while standing beside a draped table. The figurine features soft pastel hues, intricate detailing, and a refined composition. It measures 9.5"H, and the original box, included with this lot, measures 13"H. The underside bears the Lladro backstamp, confirming its authenticity.Issued: 1995 - 2002Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Lladro porcelain figurine titled Asian Scholar (01006177), depicting a young scholar in traditional Asian attire, holding an abacus while standing next to a small table with a scroll. This finely crafted piece showcases Lladro's signature hand-painted detailing, with soft pastel hues and intricate sculptural elements. The figurine bears the Lladro backstamp on the base, ensuring authenticity.Artist: Francisco PolopeIssued: 1995 - 2002Dimensions: 9.75"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.
Severus Alexanader AR Denarius.. AD 222-235. Rome mint; struck AD 222. IMP C M AVR SEV ALEXAND AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / LIBERALITAS AVG, Liberalitas standing to left, holding abacus and cornucopiae. RIC IV 148; RSC 108a. 3.00gr, 20mm, 6h. Good Very Fine. Flan crack at 9h. Struck on a broad flan.Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
Philip I AR Antoninianus.. AD 244-249. Rome mint; struck AD 244-247. IMP M IVL PHILIPPVS AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right / LIBERALITAS AVGG II, Liberalitas standing to left, holding abacus and cornucopia. RIC IV 38b; RSC 87. 4.09gr, 24mm, 6h. Good Very Fine.Ex German art market, 2000s.Acquired from an EU collector living in London.From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman.
Steinsäule aus Serpentin. Um 1900. Granatserpentin wohl aus Zöblitz. H 117 cm, Deckplatte 40 x 24 cm. 31,3 + 21 + 20,6 + 10,7 kg. 4-teilig. Attische Basis mit oktogonaler Standfläche, 2-teiliger Schaft mit flachen Pfeifen und Halsring, drehbar gelagertes Kapitell in annähernd toskanischer Form mit ovalem "Abakus". Ovale Platte geklebt mit geringen Ausbesserungen, kleinerer Abplatzer am Stand. Gut geeignet zur Präsentation allansichtiger Figuren. Abholung erforderlich.Aufrufzeit 28. | Feb. 2025 | voraussichtlich 20:12 Uhr (CET)Stone column made of serpentine. Around 1900. Garnet serpentine probably from Zöblitz. H 117 cm, cover plate 40 x 24 cm. 31.3 + 21 + 20.6 + 10.7 kg. 4-part. Attic base with octagonal base, 2-part shaft with flat pipes and neck ring, pivoted capital in almost Tuscan form with oval "abacus". Oval plate glued with minor repairs, minor chipping to the base. Good for the presentation of all-view figures. Collection required.Call time 28 | Feb. 2025 | probably 20:12 (CET)*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Two pendants with chains, including an abacus pendant, marked 20, WH to verso, length approx. 2.3cm (including jump ring), on a box-link chain, bolt ring marked 14k, length approx. 40.0cm, total gross weight 3.1grams; and a bark effect cross pendant, marked 14k to verso, length approx. 3.0cm, (not inc. jump ring), on a twisted rope chain, marked 14k to jump ring, length approx. 45.0cm, total gross weight 4.8grams, (2).
Elagabalus, Denarii (3), 218-22, laureate and draped bust right, rev. Abundantia, or Annona, standing left, emptying cornucopia, star in field, 3.38g/11h (RIC 56b; RSC 1b); similar, rev. Liberalitas, standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia, 3.17g/6h (RIC 100; RSC 81a); similar, bust horned, rev. Elagabalus, in Syrian priestly robes, standing right, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar, holding club upright in left hand, star in field, 3.40g/6h (RIC 131; RSC 246) [3]. Very fine £120-£150
Septimius Severus, Denarii (2), 208, laureate head right rev. Concordia seated left, holding sceptre and patera, 4.13g/12h (RIC 218; RSC 514); 202-210, similar, rev. Liberalitas standing left, holding abacus and cornucopia, 3.01g/1h (RIC 277; RSC 296); Julia Domna, Denarius, 196-211, draped bust right, rev. Ceres seated left, holding corn-ears, 3.79g/7h (RIC Septimius Severus 546; RSC 14); together with another Denarius of Septimius Severus [4]. Generally very fine £80-£100
ONE BOX AND LOOSE VINTAGE TREEN AND GLASS to include a leaded glass hanging window and four small painted glass art nouveau style sun catchers, a vintage abacus, a driftwood handled corkscrew and a deer antler handled corkscrew, a horn cup, a vintage J Ward bookstand, a snakeskin leather for display, vintage hand-turned wooden turned tobacco urns, a J. Wardale & Co London compass marked 1918 marked with an officer's arrow, assorted brass and wooden Indian boxes, a vintage Clark and Co's sewing thread box (1 box and loose) (s.d)
A Double Curb Link Bracelet, suspending twenty-four charms including a swivel fob, a horse, a flower, an abacus, a bus etc, length 20.8cmBracelet stamped '750'. One charm hallmarked 14 carat gold. Three charms hallmarked 9 carat gold. Eight charms unmarked. Four charms stamped '750'. One charm indistinctly marked. Five charms stamped '14K'. One charm stamped '21K'. One charm stamped '585'. Gross weight 82.7 grams.
A SILVER HINGED BUCKLE BANGLE AND ASSORTED COSTUME JEWELLERY, the floral detailed belt buckle, hinged bangle, hallmarked Birmingham, approximate gross weight 34.5 grams, a small white metal butterfly brooch stamped 'Sterling', a silver beaded abacus pendant with chain hallmarked Birmingham, together with a small white jewellery box, beaded necklaces, bracelets, brooches, rings etc some pieces boxed
SPECIMEN WELSH MONEY: 56 ONE-POUND NOTES, with red dragon & abacus below '1 Punt', nos. 100954-100990, 100993, 101007, 101033,101078, 101080, 101085-101098, reverse colour printed with a painted impression of Caernarfon Castle, and 30 associated retailers cards Provenance: private collection GwyneddNotes: Private issue of promissory notes (pay the bearer on demand) by Welsh nationalist Richard Williams as a "Chief Treasury of Wales Limited" (Prif Trysorfa Cymru Limited) and the "Black Sheep Bank" (Gwmni y Ddafad Ddu Cymreig). To be legal instruments, some notes had 2 penny duty stamp from the Board of Inland Revenue. Most notes were sold as souvenirs in form of cancelled and specimen notes, rather than as redeemable banknotes.
ASSORTMENT OF VINTAGE DESK ACCESSORIES AND COLLECTABLESincluding a quantity of Parker pens, travel clocks, Lloyds calculator, slide rules, rulers, set squares, stainless steel Polo cigarette case with integral lighter, Ronson lighter, table abacus, Micrometer Calipers, Safari binoculars, leather purses, staplers, used stamps, Hip flask, etc.