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Lot 428
Four LPs by HawkwindIncludes the rare unofficial release 'Assassins of Allah' (UDX 203/204) #41 of 300, The Festival Records 1981 UK unofficial release 'Live at the Bottom Line New York', 'The Cyberspace Conspiracy' limited edition no label unofficial release and 'Live at the Watchfield & Stonehenge Festivals 1976' 1981 UK unofficial release.
Lot 1005
A rare wall hanging regulator by Dent of London. The quality oak case includes a wonderful thick glass curved top, allowing a view of the movement. Under the silvered dial is an intricately carved oak decoration which includes very fine fretwork. During the 1930's this superb regulator was the property of Percy Webster, who was a collector and author of "English Domestic Clocks" and his collection was sold by Sothebys and this regulator bares sale label no. 2680A. Technical information and photographs of the movement are available on request
Lot 128E
Northeast Nigeria, Jos plain region, Nok, ca. 500 BCE to 200 CE. A seated figure depicting a male elder (though hermaphroditic) with characteristic enlarged haughty head, high smooth forehead, large eyes with cast-down pupils, linear upper and curved lower lids, elaborate coiffure/headdress, and intricately carved jewelry. Seated on a stool with arms raised, he is likely engaged in prayer or ceremony. The utmost sophistication achieved in Africa more than 2000 years ago! Custom stand. Size: 6.5" W x 18.375" H (16.5 cm x 46.7 cm); 19.25" H (16.5 cm x 48.9 cm) w/ stand.Hermaphroditic type features were already being used during this early period in Sub Saharan Africa. Very few of these figures remain, and the attention to detail on this piece is particularly impressive. Just look at the artistry required to delineate the necklace/pectoral, armbands, leg bands, and nose ornaments - not to mention those finely defined fingers, jutting chin, full breasts, and protruding, soft belly above the waist wrap. A rare and special figure from one of Africa's most understudied cultures. Provenance: Ex-Peter Arnovick collection Condition: Losses to feet, stool, right arm, and coiffure/headdress as shown. Expected surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #120110
Lot 26b
Russia, Western Siberia, Yamal Peninsula and Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug (District), 8th to 10th century CE. A beautiful bronze pendant, with a rounded, looping, central item composed of several individual bronze wires flattened and merged together, with three dangling crow's feet on short chains. There is a high level of detail throughout, including the webbing of the feet. We believe that these items were hung from hunting belts and later buried with their owners. Birds seem to have been very significant in this culture, with their heads often serving as protective features on human figures and their dangling feet often depicted on rustling, jangling artifacts like this one. Size: 2.25" W x 4.3" H (5.7 cm x 10.9 cm)In western Siberia during the Bronze Age, which there extended into what we in the west think of as the medieval period, there were sanctuaries in the forest where archaeologists and local people have found evidence of bronze and silver smelting, as well as bronze and silver artifacts. These sanctuaries seem to have accumulated, over many generations, metal gifts left to the spirits who patronized them. These sanctuaries played a role in local life into the early 20th century, with many people being afraid of disturbing the ancient metal items within; accounts of archaeological expeditions into the 1980s include much information on what superstitious activities the scientists had to go through before local informants would take them to sites. These objects are rare outside of the Russian world, and nearly all of the information published about them is in Russian. They often include stylized human figures and animal iconography. For humans, there is heavy emphasis in depiction placed on certain parts of the body, like eyes and hands; animals seem to be more naturalistically drawn (although not entirely). The relationship between this kind of a artistic expression and that of the Perm Animal Style (also Permian Animal Style) is not currently known, but they were contemporaneous and geographically close, and have many of the same elements. These people may also have been inspired by the Scytho-Siberians who came before them, and the Vikings who they could have had contact with in the west. Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection Condition: Patina to surface as shown but all design elements present with clear details. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #117311
Lot 56a
China, Neolithic / Machang Period, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. Large pottery vessel in a very rare double vessel form. Lower jar is your typical red and black decorated jar with twin handles, but a smaller jar with different decoration sits atop. Rare and fabulous! Size: 11" W x 14" H (27.9 cm x 35.6 cm) Provenance: Ex-Private Atlanta, GA collection Condition: Nice old surface deposits, else intact and excellent All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119820
Lot 7
Greece, Geometric period, ca. 8th century BCE. A simple and suggestive abstract figure of a bull with a long tail, large phallus, long legs and face, and twin horns curved inward towards each other. Animals were very popular motifs in the Geometric period, and small bronze figures were given as votive offerings at temples. Bull figures, like this one, were given as offerings at the Temple of Zeus of Olympia. See a similar figure at the Walters Art Museum. Size: 2.25" L x 1.6" H (5.7 cm x 4.1 cm)We look to the Geometric period (ca. 900 to 700 BCE) for the roots of Classical Greek civilization as well as the mythos that much of Western culture is built upon: this was when Homer composed the Iliad and the Odyssey, and when graves full of rich and rare metal objects alongside the monumental kraters that served as grave markers told the story of warriors riding into battle in chariots for heroic (or sometimes villainous) rulers. Beyond the world of warfare and kings, the common people engaged in a difficult agricultural cycle whose vagaries led people to worship at the cults of outsized and often capricious gods. Artistic figures like this one show a strong command of form and shape, and the ability of artists at this time to create instantly recognizable representations with simple forms. The market for votive figures shows that farmers placed their trust - or at least felt it was a worthwhile investment to do so - in praying to the gods for help. Provenance: Ex-Sieling collection, Virginia Condition: Encrustation in low profile areas; slight smoothing of form, but shape is very clear. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119929
Lot 86B
Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. An impressive redware sculpture representing a seated shaman, with gently bent, outstretched legs, his elongated arms falling beside his torso, hands placed upon knees. He wears a classic shaman's horn on his forehead wrapped by an incised strap that continues around his chin and a 5 petaled collar. The figure's visage is quite serene, perhaps indicative of a prayerful or trance-like state. A magnificent example liberally covered with manganese. Size: 10.125" W x 14.625" H (25.7 cm x 37.1 cm) Provenance: Ex-private Arizona collection Condition: Choice and completely intact, which is very rare. Wonderful patina and finish without commonly found corrosion to surface. Covered with manganese deposits. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118788
Lot 86F
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. While most collectors of Pre-Columbian pottery are familiar with pups from the Colima region, canines from Jalisco are relatively rare. This example, comprised of hollow-molded brownware, stands on all fours with a bulbous form, upturned tail, and a flared rim atop the back. The visage shows an elongated snout, flaring nostrils that are somewhat pig-like (though no pigs existed in ancient Jalisco), an open mouth with wagging tongue, and coffee-bean shaped eyes. Size: 8" L x 5.375" H (20.3 cm x 13.7 cm) Provenance: Ex-Harvey Collection, acquired prior to 1972 Condition: Expected surface wear commensurate with age. Tiny nicks to rim. Elegant smoke clouds and burnishing marks. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #120168
Lot 53
Tanzanite Three Row Bracelet, 27.5cts of oval cut tanzanites, of good colour,380 closely set in three rows in platinum vermeil and silver, fastened by a tongue and box clasp with two figure-of-eight safety catches; a spectacular carat weight of the single source, rare gemstone; a birthstone for December, the only gem to be added to the list in over 100 years
Lot 536
Coalport - Fine Quality and Rare Cobalt Blue Scroll and Floral Hand Painted Set of 12 Plates with Two Pairs of Sandwich Dishes and One Very Fine Coalport ( 17 ) Pieces In Total. Pattern 6427. c.1890. Sizes - Plate 9 Inches Diameter, Sandwich Plate 10.75 Inches Diameter, Cakes Plate 9.25 Inches Diameter, Pedestal / Comport 5.5 Inches High. Wonderful Condition In All Pieces.
Lot 591
Rare 1850’s Thomas Pennell Patent Hammerless Self Cocking Revolver 54 bore 7 inch octagonal barrel. The top flat with faint London retailer. Lower barrel frame with loading hole. Six shot plain percussion cylinder. Flat side hammerless frame with foliage scroll engraving. The left side with remains of belt loop. Steel trigger guard. Checkered grip with white metal oval escutcheon. Cylinder rotation working but hammer possible absent. Steel with dark patina.
Lot 503
Rare WW2 Pattern Airborne Forces Leg Drop Bag dark green canvas tubular bag with padded base section. Lace up rope side and lace fastened top. Side fitted with webbing leg harness (part absent) and hanging rope bag complete with rope and belt attachment panel. Internal issue stamps dated “1955”. Rare part of Airborne equipment seldom encountered.
Lot 25
A rare Edwardian Windermere type Demelza steam launch boat, with Cheddar Pegasus steam plant, on four cylinders with 11mm bore and 11mm stroke, with a crank shaft driven water pump to the boiler, displacement lubricator with steam stop valve, Piezo ignition unit, exhaust oil trap, pressure gauge and water gauge with blow down valve and working pressure up to 45PSI, with realistic decking and remote control with later editions, 118cm wide. it is believed the boat has been successfully sailed between 2009 and the current day at Wicksteed Park and the workmanship is considered to be extremely high.
Lot 1093
The Beatles, 16x LPs of unusual and bootleg releases. "Sgt Pepper" (1978 picture disc); "Complete Silver Beatles" (1982); "Historic Sessions" (1981); "From Then To You" (bootleg of ultra rare compilation of Xmas fan club releases); "Words & Music" (2xLP 1984); "Interviews" (1984); "Sessions" (1985); "Broadcasts" (1980); "Poster, Incense & Strobe Candles" ((WBCN Broadcast of 'Get Back' reference acetate); "The Beatles Story" (2xLP Capitol USA); "Introducing....." ((V-Jay USA); "Songs & Pictures Of....." (V-Jay USA); etc. Condition of the vinyl is mostly very good to excellent.
Lot 1094
Rare Paul McCartney “Unplugged: The Official Bootleg” (3 copies). (Parlophone/MPL PCSD 116); these are 1991 limited edition, individually numbered releases Nos 400, 3773 & 42362. Also “Choba B CCCP (Back In The USSR)” (1989 Russian LP); this was initially released only in the Soviet Union but two years later, was issued internationally. Records appear to be unplayed.
Lot 1109
Prog/Psych. Very rare and collectable "Samantha Promotions Vol 1" (Various Artists Transworld SPLP 101, orange sleeve with black lettering). This was a private pressing of reportedly only 100 copies. The tracks appear nowhere else other than on a 1991 reissue of a 300 copy run. The condition of the vinyl appears to be excellent
Lot 1048
Approximately 70x 7” singles and EPs, mostly 1960s. EPs include: Buddy Holly “No 2”; Rolling Stones “1st” & “5x5”. Singles include: the very rare The Alan Bown Set “Headline News” and four Tamla Motown singles on the Stateside label Martha & The Vandellas “Live Wire” & “Wild One”, Mary Wells “Sweetest Boy” and Supremes “Come See About Me”. Other artists include: Betty Everett; Fontella Bass; The Showstoppers; Spencer Davis Group; The Who; and The Rolling Stones. There is some variation in the condition of the vinyl but most are very good to excellent.
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