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PERCUSSION RIFLE | CENTRAL EUROPE, CENTRAL EUROPEAN | Country: Central Europe | Date: around 1820 | Condition: Very good | Lot information | The percussion ball gun, made around 1820, was originally flintlock and later converted to a percussion system. The gun shows signs of use, including a cracked front forend and a period repair to a broken stock neck. Brass fittings include a trigger guard with decoratively shaped finger rest and stock shoe. The overall condition corresponds to the age of the weapon with visible patina on the metal parts and small cracks in the wood of the stock. | Dimensions | Length: 1150 mm | Weight: 4,7 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.
TARGET RIFLE "MICHAUMONT À LIÉGE" | FRANCE, FRENCH | Country: France | Date: 3rd quarter of the 19th century | Marking: Michaumont and Liége, armurier du roi, Canon acier spécial | Condition: Traces of removed corrosion on the front of the barrel | Lot information | Originally a percussion target, adapted for shooting Flobert cartridges, similar to the so-called Bavarian towels, from the 3rd quarter of the 19th century. The weapon has a richly decorated lock plate with the signature "Michaumont à Liége, armurier du roi, Canon acier spécial", which confirms its Belgian origin and quality production. The stock is made of dark walnut wood, ergonomically shaped for target shooting, with a prominent cheekpiece and a decorative butt for a stable grip. The brass or steel stock shoe is engraved and curved for better support when shooting. The weapon is fitted with a dioptric sight, which was common for precision sporting and hunting rifles at the time. The front of the barrel shows traces of removed corrosion, indicating the age of the weapon and its use. | Dimensions | Length: 1045 mm | Caliber: 4 mm | Barrel: 695 mm | Weight: 4,9 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.
FLINTSTONE RIFLE "MARCUS ZELLNER IN WIEN" | AUSTRIA (VIENNA), AUSTRIAN | Country: Austria (Vienna) | Date: 2nd half of the 18th century | Marking: Marcus Zellner in Vienna | Weapon Number: 6, 85 | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Flintstone rifle signed "Marcus Zellner in Wien" numbered 6, 85. The barrel is octagonal, fitted with brass ferrules and decorated with simple engraving.The lock plate is finely engraved, the stock is made of dark wood with volute carving and finished with a brass shoe. The trigger is also brass, with carved details.Marcus Zellner (1683-1758) was a member of the extensive Zellner family of riflemen, who were active mainly in Zell am Wallersee and Salzburg. He was apprenticed to his father and, after marrying the daughter of gunsmith Felix Meier, became a master in Vienna in 1726. The rifles of his workshop belong to the precise examples of Central European gunsmithing of the 18th century. | Dimensions | Length: 1415 mm | Caliber: 15 mm | Barrel: 1037 mm | Weight: 3,2 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.
▲ Clive Barker (b.1940) 'Magritte's New Shoes', 2016polished bronze, stamp signed, titled, dated and numbered '2/6' on plaque inside the right shoe9.5cm high (2)Provenance: The David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art.Condition ReportDust and dirt to crevices. Verdigris starting to emerge in places. For a full report please contact the department.
Eighteen various silver and other collectable items including manicure sets, button hooks, shoe horn and nail buffers, all with filled handles and steel ends, four glass jars with silver lids, a silver commemorative spoon, two pairs of nail scissors with filled silver handles, a pair of opera glasses in purse, two plated napkin rings and a plated bracelet (18).
An Edward VII hallmarked silver mounted five piece dressing table set, comprising handled brush, hand mirror, brush, lidded cut glass dressing table jar and shoe horn, all Birmingham 1902, and a cased set of five George V hallmarked silver teaspoons, Sheffield 1919, combined weighable silver approx 2.45ozt/76.5g.
A 1960s poster 'Le Phonographe - Of Course I'm Going To See - Boot'n Shoe Light Show', on thin glossy paper with applied matte transfer writing and image of bearded man impaled by a large knife, 30" x 20".Provenance: From the estate of Richard Drew aka Zacron (1943-2012). British artist and designer, best known for his iconic Led Zeppelin III sleeve design
Three vintage handbags - comprising a Patrick Cox soft leather shoulder bag with zipped closure, zipped and open side pockets and cord lining with single zipped pocket and phone pocket, 24 x 27.5cm; a chocolate brown Vera Pelle shoulder bag with top zip closure, zipped side pocket and flap compartment concealing zipped and open compartments, with fabric and leather shoulder strap, 20 x 24cm; and a Marks & Spencers faux-crocodile leather tote bag; together with an Italian faux-crocodile leather wallet, 16.5 x 11.5cm; and two pairs plus a matched pair of beech wood shoe stretchers. (10)
Two 19th century snuff boxes - one of reel form in turned rosewood with inset white metal disc plaque, 8.6cm diameter; the other carved as a shoe, with sliding cover and brass nailed decoration to the sole, 8.2cm long; together with a 19th century oval yellow metal and polished striped agate box, 6.3cm long, (small filled chip to back edge of cover).
A box of collectables - including a Japanese lacquered covered bowl, early 20th century, 14.3cm diameter; a Mauchline ware cylindrical box, 5.3cm high; a Victorian papier-mache horse shoe snuff box (hinge a/f); a 'Jerusalem' olive wood case; two pieces of WW1/WW2 steel shrapnel; a J. Rabone & Sons 'Vulcan' boxwood and brass folding 2ft rule; a British Rail Southern region Porter enamel and gilt metal badge; a Pall Mall whist marker; etc.
THREE NOVELTY SILVER MOUNTED PIN CUSHIONS To include: an Edwardian shoe shaped pin cushion by S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., Chester 1909, 13cm long; an Edwardian boot shaped pin cushion by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1906, 5.5cm long; and a canoe shaped pin cushion, maker's mark obscured, Chester 1907, 9cm long
Collection of jewellery and other items including two yellow metal fobs, a silver and enamel St Andrews Hospital brooch, a yellow metal mounted cameo brooch, a military cap badge, a cased pair of small shoe buckles, a yellow metal and glass bottle brooch, polished agate necklaces and other items including necklaces, dress studs, bracelets, brooches and other items
Collection of early 20th century crested china figures, including makers such as Arcadian, Shelley, Swan China, Wilton China, McKenna and Willow Art. Featuring crested cat figures, cat barometer, demon luck cat, trinket tray, shoe figure and more. Most with makers marks to the underside. Largest measuring approx. 14cm x 8.5cm.
A collection of twelve items to include a 19th century miniature gilded glass decanter with three cups, a miniature glass shoe (possibly Murano), a C.1900 red leather folder with hallmarked silver mounted corners by G. H. James & Co. bearing the initials A.B. together with a tooled and gilt red leather folder, an early 20th century silver mounted match striker by William Henry Sparrow, a large sterling silver pin and other miscellaneous items. H.34cm
A collection of 19th century and later hallmarked silver and white metal to include an embossed T. H. Hazlewood and Co. box, an Adie & Lovekin Ltd shoe horn, a T.S. Birmingham engraved box, two button hooks, a brush and a lidded pot with indistinct marks, a Chester marked propelling pencil and other unmarked items. L.21cm Gross Weight: 449g
A 20th century Meissen figure group and two other Continental porcelain figures, largest 19cm high. Condition - fair/good Some damage to Meissen: bocage chipped and incomplete; shovel handle missing; two leaves missing inside his basket; a petal and a leaf chipped at his right hand. Sitzendorf male’s right shoe incomplete; female good.
THREE BOXES AND LOOSE MISCELLANEOUS SUNDRIES to include a rectangular cast iron 'Mallard' plaque, a shield-shaped 'Vespa' plaque, a boxed dog crate/cage 93.5cm x 125cm x 61cm, two wall mirrors, two enamel plaques, a small group of Marilyn Monroe books, a box of assorted shoe polishes, a cased pair of vintage bowls, a quantity of assorted towels, a box of assorted CDs to include country, easy listening and pop genres, a small group of DVDS, etc (3 boxes + loose) (s.d)
Ca. AD 500 - 600.A unique bronze oil lamp in the shape of a soldier's boot. The oil lamp has an elegant and slender form, with a protruding discoid foot, a boot-shaped body with a keeled central section, and a sloping shoulder. The boot is made up of a base with short nails, indicating it was likely to be for use in snow or mud. The top part of the shoe displays crossed laces at the front, extending to the top of the boot. Two bronze rings accommodate two chains for hanging the lamp. The entire composition has developed layered speckles of green and brown patina. For similar see: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum Accession Number: 62.10.1.Size: 120mm x 110mm; Weight: 440gProvenance: Prince collection, 1990s-2014; Ex. Fragments of Time, 2006. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
MAXIME BLACHERE (XX-XXIème siècle)Passion Diamond Shoe.Épreuve digitale imprimée sur Dibond avec attaches murales, signée et éditée en 10 exemplaires.40 x 50 cm.Accompagné du certificat de l’artiste.Digital proof printed on Dibond with wall fasteners, signed and edited in 10 copies.40 x 50 cmWith the artist’s certificate.
Large selection of lace bobbins to include: Glass beaded wood carved bobbins. Approximately 90 Wooden carved bobbins with metal inlay. Approximately 25. Decorative bone and glass lace bobbins. Approximately 17. Wooden and glass beaded lace bobbins Approximately 60 Ornate and collectable glass bead and wooden bobbins Approximately 37 10 bags of starter lace bobbins approximately 100. Shoe box full of lace making bobbins with spare beads.