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Click here to subscribeA COLLECTION OF METAL, STONE AND TERRACOTTA OBJECTS, MOSTLY 19TH CENTURY including four Indian hardstone figurines, a small bronze figure of a Tibetan monk and a stone axe-head, 10cm long and smaller (12) Provenance: From the collection of the late Christoph von Fürer-Haimendorf (1909-1995), ethnologist and professor of Anthropology at SOAS Various damages and losses
Two Matchbox Superfast Twin Packs, TP-7 Emergency Set, 1. MB-46b Stretcha Fetch, white body, red base, blue windows, Ambulance labels, Maltese cross wheels and 2. MB-59b Mercury Fire Chief Car, red body, clear windows, unpainted base, helmet & axe labels (faded) models are near mint to mint original condition, part factory sealed yellowed bubble, has been opened to one side, with some dents, backing card is good, some edge wear and TP-9 Field Car & Racing Car on trailer, 1. MB-18a Field car, metallic red body, tan roof, black base/interior44 label, 4 spoke wheels and 2. MB-24B Racing Car, metallic red body, 44 label, Maltese cross wheels with trailer, models are mint, factory sealed bubble, has very tiny split, header card is excellent.(2 items)
Ca. 600 - 400 BC. A gold pendant in the shape of an axe, consisting of a cylindrical upper element joined to a flattened, openwork blade below. The cylindrical section is decorated with dense granulated clusters and capped at both ends with filigree rings. The blade is embellished with filigree clusters arranged in groups of three on one face and groups of four on the reverse.Size: 15,1mm x 20.8mm; Weight: 1.42gProvenance: Private London collection; previously in a 1990s UK collection of Ancient Art. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
A late 19thc glass seal with portrait of Robert Burns - slight chips and scratches to surface: l. x 1.5cm, a 19thc oval cornelian intaglio seal with cherub with pick axe and moto: l. x 1.1cm, a 19thc cornelian intaglio seal of a Greek figure: l. x 1.5cm and late 19thc intaglio amethyst seal of a dove and olive branch with moto- slight chips to edge: h. x 1.5cm d. x 1cm (4)
Matchbox Superfast group (1) 36b Hot Rod Draguar - metallic candy pink body, amber canopy, pale yellow interior, bare metal base, 5-spoke wide wheels (2) 59b Mercury Park Lane Police Car - red body with helmet & axe hood & door labels, blue roof-light, clear windows, ivory interior, bare metal "No.59 or 73" base, 5-spoke wide wheels (3) 60b Lotus Super Seven - dark orange body with devil hood label, clear windscreen, black interior, bare metal base, 4-spoke wide wheels (4) 61a Blue Shark - racing number 86 nose label, clear windscreen, bare metal base (5) 69b Turbo Fury - racing number 69 nose label, clear windscreen, gloss black base - Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Near Mint type G, H & I boxes. (5)
A 1920s-30s French Art Deco patinated bronze sculpture of a woodcutter or lumberjack, designed by Alexandre Ouline (active c1918-c1940), showing a determined muscular man holding an axe, bracing himself with one foot and leaning back to swing the axe to cut a tree stump, the base moulded 'OULINE BRONZE', 31cm high, base 44cm longest. (LDC0002)Condition: No apparent dents, splits or damage. The patina is worn to reveal the underlying metal at some of the extremities, on the base and on top surfaces such as his left shoulder and the top of his left thigh.PACKING & SHIPPINGLet us take the hassle of sorting out packing and shipping from you. Mark Hill Auctions is delighted to be able offer the buyer an in-house packing and shipping service for this lot. We use UPS for shipping and all packages are sent insured with a tracked service. We do not ship without insurance. We do not use any other service such as Royal Mail, FEDEX or DHL.Please see below for estimated packing and shipping prices: UK (Estimated): £31.00 USA (Estimated): £93.00 EU (Estimated): £37.00R.O.W. (Estimated): £92.00In addition to these packing and shipping estimates, insurance will be charged as described below.INSURANCE We only ship with insurance. Insurance costs 1.5% of the total of the hammer price plus buyer’s premium and any applicable VAT, so you can work this cost out yourself when you have won a lot and received your invoice. As such, the price for insurance will be added to the above estimates if you request your item(s) to be shipped.HOW TO REQUEST SHIPPING To request packing and shipping, please wait for your invoice to arrive by email and click on the ‘Request Postage’ button on your invoice, or contact us by email at admin@markhillauctions.com requesting packing and shipping for your lot(s). The actual packing, shipping and insurance cost will then be added to your invoice and your invoice will be resent to you for payment.VAT All above quoted packing, shipping and insurance prices will have VAT added at 20%.IMPORTANT When you request your lot(s) to be packed and shipped, you understand and agree that you are committing to pay for packing and shipping because, in order for us to give you an accurate cost, we need to pack the lot(s) to ascertain the final weight and size. By doing that, we have already incurred cost by spending time and using materials to pack your lot(s). Therefore this charge must be paid, even if you later decide to collect your lot.Please note that this packing and shipping service is undertaken entirely at the buyer’s risk. Whilst we are careful and experienced and take the utmost care to pack items as well as we can, we cannot be held responsible for any damage to, or loss of, items packed and sent to you. By paying for our in-house packing and shipping service, the buyer agrees that any items are sent entirely at their own risk and that no compensation can be offered by us for any loss or damage. Lots must be paid for in full before they will be packed and released.MULTIPLE PURCHASES The estimates above are for this lot only. If you buy multiple lots from this auction, they can be combined where possible into one or more packages - size, shape and weight permitting. For these packages containing multiple lots, you will receive a discount of 17.5% of the total of the applicable quotes listed for those lots.IMPORT DUTIES When your item(s) arrive in your country, import duties & taxes and other service charges may be payable before goods are released to you. These duties, taxes and charges vary for each country and are entirely your responsibility and must be paid by you. Please note that we have no way of knowing what they will be. If you do not pay these charges, your item(s) will be returned to us.
A mid 19th century vellum bound journal, blank, the cover embossed in gilt with the McMurray clan crest of a lion rampant wielding a Lochaber-Axe within the motto 'VIRTUTE FIDEQUE' (By bravery and Faith), above the Baronet's crest 'fax mentis honestae gloria', embossed 1849 to spine, fitted with a Bramah style lock stamped 'Patent Mordan & Co. Makers London', 20x13.5cm
36.5cm diameter domed body with turned rim, four central domed bosses, the whole decorated with quadranted panels decorated with scrolling foliage and flower heads highlighted in white metals on red enamelled grounds, together with a 19th Century Indian axe with double crescent head inlaid with scrolling foliage and geometric designs in white metals. (2)
A near pair of late 19th century Dutch silver presentation spoons, both with large egg shaped bowls, engraved decorative stems and figural terminals holding a saw, a set square and a compass, of Masonic Interest, each marked with Dutch hallmarks, circa 1880, with crowned Lion rampant mark, axe / hatchet mark, different date marks, both .934 standard, each approx. 18cm long. (2) Weight approx. 85.7 grams (2.7ozt) Further details: both tarnished, some surface scratching and wear; signs of polishing in past; overall wear.
A painted pine tool chest and contents of tools, once the property of Jack Goodchild of Naphill, High Wycombe, aka "The Naphill Bodger" renowned chair maker of the 1940s and 50s including many with labels dating the tools circa 1948-54 (some possibly earlier), including five various stock and bit (brace), eight various spoke shaves, sharpening tool, two axe heads, two draw knives, etc. (more recently the property of John (aka Robert) Plant chair maker Cirencester)
A 19th Century Indian Mughal warrior's rosewood handled iron axe, with shaped blade and engraved brass metal finial, approx 76 cm long, together with a horn handled ebonised evening cane with silver ferrule inscribed "Mrs Turiss Lindfield", a malacca cane with antler handle and another rustic cane or club
A 14ct Gold Double Axe Pendant with fine 14ct Gold Chain;the pendant is stamped "585" and measures approx. 3cm in height including the bale and approx. 2cm width, the fine chain is stamped "585" and measures approx. 15 inches in length, total gross weight of the pendant and chain is approx. 3.5 grams
CEREMONIAL AX OF SAXON MINERS | GERMANY (SAXONY), GERMAN | Country: Germany (Saxony) | Date: 19th century | Condition: Traces of corrosion on the blade, surface patina on the handle corresponding to the age of the object | Lot information | Decorative Axe of Saxon miners. Wrought iron blade with a decorative cross-section. The handle is richly inlaid with carved bone, decorated with depictions of the Saxon coat of arms, heraldic and mining motifs, including figures of miners, tools and symbols associated with mining. | Dimensions | Length: 810 mm | Weight: 1,8 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
BATTLE AX TABAR | Date: 20th century | Condition: The decoration is largely worn | Lot information | Decorative Indian axe-tabar made in the 20th century, inspired by historical battle axes used in India and Persia. The weapon is all metal, richly decorated, including the head of the monarch. The blade is perforated, a characteristic feature of many ceremonial weapons. | Dimensions | Length: 530 mm | Blade: 135 mm | Weight: 1,5 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
AX | INDO-PERSIA, INDO-PERSIAN | Country: Indo-Persia | Date: 20th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Decorative Axe with oriental motifs, made in the 20th century. The blade is decorated with a rich gilded ornament with calligraphic elements, inspired by historical Indo-Persian weapons. The hilt, decorated with engraving and gilding, contains a hidden dagger point | Dimensions | Length: 765 mm | Blade: 175 mm | Weight: 2,4 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
COMBINATION WEAPON | INDIA, INDIAN | Country: India | Date: around 1800 | Condition: Good | Lot information | A combination weapon from around 1800, combining an Axe and a smoothbore pistol. A close-up reveals a simple percussion mechanism with a rotating tap, which probably worked on the principle of a flint or percussion lock. This mechanism allowed firing from a short, smooth barrel, the slightly flared muzzle of which suggests the possibility of use as a shotgun. The lock area shows engraved decor and hand-crafted details, typical of the Indian or Persian armorial tradition. | Dimensions | Length: 370 mm | Weight: 770 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
AX OF TABARZIN | INDIA, INDIAN | Country: India | Date: 20th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Indian tabarzin battle saddle axe, made in the 20th century. This type of Axe was traditionally used in Northern India, where it served as both a horseman's weapon and a ceremonial object. The richly decorated pommel and the curved blade, typical of tabarzine, are characteristic. | Dimensions | Length: 905 mm | Blade: 205 mm | Weight: 2,2 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
A BOX OF SEVEN MERRYTHOUGHT TEDDY BEARS, comprising a limited edition Sunset Gold Ironbridge bear no 65/500, with swing tag certificate attached, a limited edition Isabelita teddy bear by John Axe, no 55/1000, a limited edition Happy Anniversary bear no 24/500, two different Harrods by Merrythought teddy bears, a teddy bear dressed as a beefeater, and another well-loved bear with growler, tallest approximately 40cm (1 box) (sd)
A striking bronze sculpture depicting Ganesha, the revered Hindu deity of wisdom and remover of obstacles, dynamically poised atop a sacred cow. Crafted with intricate detailing, this multi-armed Ganesha holds a trident, axe, and lotus, signifying his divine attributes. At the base, his vahana, the rat, is depicted, representing his dominion over desires and obstacles. Rich in symbolism, this impressive 3-foot-high statue embodies spiritual energy and artistic craftsmanship, making it a remarkable collector's piece.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.