Ornithology relating to South Africa to include:- "The Bird Paintings of C G Finch-Davies", Winchester Press, Johannesburg 1984, vol 1946 of 4700 subscribers' volumes, the whole limited to 5026, colour plates, pictorial pastedown to front board, elephant folio within its original slip case Fennessy (ills) "Birds of the African Bush", Tryon Gallery, Collins 1975, no.247 of 295 copies signed by the artist and author Leslie Brown, colour plates, marbled ep, full leather within green slip case Bannerman, David A "The Birds of West and Equatorial Africa", Oliver and Boyd 1953, 2 vols, dust wrappers Clancey "The Birds of Natal and Zulu Land", Oliver & Boyd 1964, dust wrapper Fennessy, Rena "Birds of the African Bush", dust wrapper Clancey, P A "The Rare Birds of Southern Africa", Winchester Press 1985, dust wrapper and other related volumes (2 boxes)
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Rare Worcester tea bowl and saucer, circa 1754-55, polychrome painted in the Chinese style with a bird in flight, above an iron red fence and flowering trees, the saucer 12.25cm diameterNB. A coffee cup and saucer in this uncommon pattern is in the H R Marshall Collection, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford Both pieces have been professionally restored but display well.
Rare 1960s Rolex gold novelty pendant watch in the form of a lantern, with Rolex Precision 17 jewel movement in 18ct gold case with blue hardstone panel to the reverse, approximately 29mm, on chainThe watch is in good condition commensurate with age. The watch appears to be fully wound but not running. Surface dirt and very slight pitting to the dial. The case is in good condition. There are four holes in each corner of the case at the back but uncertain whether it is missing something/decoration, possibly missing an applied gold X cross. The chain is unmarked and uncertain as to whether it is gold, weighs 8.8 grams. The watch is 18ct gold, weighs approximately 16.1 grams.
A rare Bristol hard paste model of a bird's nest, circa 1850, in biscuit hard-paste porcelain, 8cm acrossSee the Victoria & Albert Museum for another example Probably some minor losses to the nest but looks in good condition. There is a brown mark on the outside which may be remains of glue. No repairs or restoration.
Rare Chelsea coffee cup and saucer, circa 1755, painted with children and putti, moulded branch and flower handle, red-lined rims, both pieces with red anchor marks, the saucer 12cm diameterSome enamel wear and scratching, mostly to the saucer. The cup has one small hairline on the rim and two longer ones.
Edward Backhouse Jnr. (1808-1879), bound collection of etchings of birds, circa 1840, with index listing the 32 plates. Bound in full calf by Dresser & Sons of Darlington, in fine condition. NB: Edward Backhouse Jnr. was the son of Edward Backhouse (1781-1860) philanthropist and founder of the Sunderland branch of the Backhouse Bank, his uncle, Jonathan Backhouse (1779-1842) is famed for his backing of the Stockton to Darlington railway. This privately published book is very rare; only about half a dozen copies are known and every copy varies, it is not in the British Library, this copy is by family descent from the Backhouse familyNo title page. Contents complete as specified in the index. Some cracking to leather binding, particularly the spine, contents generally in good condition with very minor time staining
Rare and large 18th century linen backed handcoloured map of Suffolk by Joseph Hodskinson, The County of Suffolk...Engraved and Published by William Faden, Geographer to the King (Successor to Mr. Jefferys), First edition, with inset plan of Ipswich, south west view of the Abbey Gate at Bury St. Edmunds, and diagram of principal stations, 1783, total size 122 x 163cmSome areas of considerable deterioration (see additional images) particularly on far left edge, small losses to periphery, map is mostly intact, some holes to backing at the folds, some marks and stains
Rare 18th century 'highwayman's wallet', the folding Moroccan red leather wallet housing a concealed flintlock pistol, engraved Clemetshaw, with label to the inner case for 'Clemetshaw Patent, Fossgate York', 15cm long. NB: Supposedly designed as protection against highwaymen, it may be a later conceit
A rare near pair of Wedgwood jasperware pastille burners, circa 1805, the burners supported by three stylised dolphins, decorated with swags and foliate patterns, the first marked 'Josiah Wedgwood Feb 2 1805' and lighter in colour, the second slightly darker and marked 'Wedgwood', 13cm highThe 1805 burner has some flea bites and light crazing/hairlines around the bottom, and there are repairs to the dolphin supports. The other has losses, some restoration to the base, and obvious damage.
William Verral, A Complete System of Cookery, rare first edition published in 1759, with various interesting inscriptions, including recipes and previous owners, including 'Harriet Wilson 1819' (by family repute this was Harriette Wilson, the mistress of the Duke of Wellington, although the spelling of the forename is different), calf binding, 20cm high
Exceptionally beautiful and rare mouth-blown and hand-cut Bohemian coupe in blue and clear crystal and with base in uranium crystal, circa 1920sUitzonderlijk mooie en zeldzame mondgeblazen en handgeslepen Boheemse coupe in blauw en helder kristal en met voet in uraniumkristal, circa 1920H 16 Diam. 20.5 cm
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Half-Sovereign, 1887. London. No JEB. The issues the mint encountered with the Jubilee coins are well documented and were exacerbated by the pressure for the coins to be ready for the Queen's Golden Jubilee on 20 June 1887. Records show that 1,771,425 half-sovereigns were struck in 1887, but only 871,770, less than 50% of the total, were fit for circulation. The Jubilee head series—in all denominations—provides collectors with a unique insight into the workings of the Mint. Due to time restraints the Jubilee head designer Joseph Edgar Boehm’s initials JEB were individually punched onto six master dies for each mint (London, Sydney and Melbourne) by Royal Mint employee William Poplett, creating no less than 23 varieties of 1887 Jubilee Head half sovereigns. It is unknown at which point in the process Jubilee coins without the JEB were struck. They were possibly the first coins struck before William Poplett punched in the JEB on six master dies. In any case, the 1887 half sovereign without JEB is extremely rare. In their publication 'The Jubilee Head Gold Half Sovereign 1887-1893' (Sovereign Rarities, 2019), David Iverson and Steve Hill estimate that no more than three dies were used with no JEB, indicating a production estimate of around 10,000 coins.Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; no JEB on truncation; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / High, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS65 , certification number 49294881.PCGS population in this grade: 1, single finest graded.Reference: Marsh-478B; S-3869C; DISH-L501Diameter: 19.3 mm.Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
FRANCE. FIRST REPUBLIC. Napoleon Bonaparte, (as General de l'armée d'Orient). Bronze Medal, 1798. Paris Mint. Dated 1798. Dies by Jouannin and Brenet; Denon, mintmaster. Obv: Bust facing slightly left, wearing lotus wreath; J. JOUANNIN. F. DENON D. on truncation. Rev: Napoleon riding left in biga of richly caparisoned camels, holding sceptre and crowned by Victory flying above, holding palm frond and wreath; obelisk and Corinthian column left; L'EGYPTE CONQUISE. MDCCXCVIII. in two lines in exergue, BRENET F. DENON D. below. Reference: Hennin-879. Rarity: Rare.Diameter: 40.4 mm.Thickness: 3.8 mm.Weight: 39.44 g.Composition: Bronze.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-2022. Gold Sovereign, 1992. Royal Mint. Proof. Third crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right; RDM on truncation; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REG · F · D. Design by Raphael Maklouf. / St. George on horseback rearing right, dragon below, date and B.P. in exergue. Design by Benedetto Pistrucci. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 CAMEO, certification number 5898056-022.NGC Census in this grade: 2, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 3Reference: KM-943; Marsh-313K; S-SC2 (was 4271)Rarity: Extremely rare.Mintage: 4,772.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Thickness: 1.52 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
GUYANA. DEMERARA AND ESSEQUIBO. George III, 1760-1820. Silver 3 Guilder, 1816. Royal Mint (Tower Hill). Laureate bust facing right, GEORGIUS III D:G:BRITANNIARUM REX. Engraver; Thomas Wyon the Younger. / Central denomination within wreath, date below, UNITED COLONY OF DEMERARY & ESSEQUIBO,Ex NGC MS 61 2786834-016. Ex Heritage Auctions, Dallas Signature Sales 3091 (6-7 May 2021) Lot 32387.Reference: KM-15; Pr-5.Rarity: Rare.Mintage: 10,000.Diameter: 38 mm.Thickness: 2 mm.Weight: 23.32 g.Composition: 816/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Sovereign, 1880 M. Melbourne. Shield. Young head left, WW on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; mintmark M and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC AU 58, certification number 2130746-025.NGC Census in this grade: 4, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 16Reference: S-3854; Marsh-61; McD-128Rarity: R2 in Marsh, very rare.Mintage: 3,053,454.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
AUSTRALIA. George V, 1910-36. Gold Sovereign, 1928 M. Melbourne. A low mintage, rare date from Melbourne mint. As the Western world discontinued gold convertibility due to WWI, many rare dates were created in Australia during 1920s as sovereigns were produced in small numbers. Large parts of some mintages were melted and used to pay off war debts, typically to the United States.Bare head left, B.M. on truncation; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS63 , certification number 14569140.PCGS population in this grade: 20.PCGS population in higher grade: 9.Reference: S-3999; Marsh-246; McD-287Rarity: R2 in Marsh, very rare.Mintage: 413,208.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Sovereign, 1874. London. Shield. The 1874 London shield sovereign is one of the elusive rare dates thanks to its lower mintage and the fact that the shield sovereign was discontinued in the United Kingdom and replaced by the St. George reverse. The shield sovereign continued to be produced in Australia to service commerce with the Chinese, who did not like the idea of a dragon being slain!Second young head of Victoria facing left, hair tied in fillet; date below truncation; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; die number and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS AU53 , certification number 35654258.PCGS population in this grade: 6.PCGS population in higher grade: 13.Reference: Fr-387j; KM-736.2; Marsh-58; S-3853BRarity: R4 in Marsh, 11 to 20 examples estimated to have survived.Mintage: 520,713.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Sovereign, 1842. London. Open 2/1. A significant coin, proving that the 1841 dies were re-used the following year.First young head of Victoria facing left, hair tied in fillet; date below truncation, with open 2 over 1; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; thistle, rose and shamrock below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.CGS 45 Variety 05.Reference: Marsh-25; S-3852Rarity: Extremely Rare; seemingly the only know example.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.9881 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
AUSTRALIA. George V, 1910-36. Gold Sovereign, 1931 M. Melbourne. The lowest mintage circulation sovereign from Melbourne mint, this has been given an R2 rating by Marsh.Bare head left, BM on truncation; GEORGIVS V D. G. BRITT: OMN: REX F. D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right, no WWP under lance; mintmark M in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 63, certification number 6645005-009.NGC Census in this grade: 5.NGC Census in higher grade: 1Total NGC Census: 34Reference: S-4000; Marsh-249; McD-293Rarity: R2 in Marsh, very rare.Mintage: 57,809.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
GLOUCESTERSHIRE BADMINTON . Halfpenny Token, ND. Bust of King George III, HE FEELS HIS PEOPLES WANTS & RELEAVES THEM. / Central wheatsheaf, A below, RELIEF AGAINST MONOPOLY. Rarity: Rare.Diameter: 29.1 mm.Weight: 9.58 g.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Half-Sovereign, 1890. London. No JEB High shield DISH L509. No half sovereigns were struck in 1888 and 1889 in an attempt to steer the public towards greater use of silver coins, which were less prone to wear than the half-sovereign and so more cost-effective. The double-florin (4 shillings) piece was produced 1887-1890 to offset for the half-sovereign shortage, but weighs 22.6 grams and measures 36 mm. The public was not happy about carrying around the equivalent value of the widely used half-sovereign (10 shillings) in silver coins. Production of half sovereigns recommenced in 1890 with 2,266,023 coins.Having experienced lots of issues with the Jubilee coinage in the run-up to the Queen’s Jubilee, the Mint continued making tweaks to the design in the following years. To improve metal flow, the reverse shield was redesigned and moved slightly lower (sometimes called wide date as the lower part of the shield pushed the date further apart). However, the Mint continued using the high shield dies from 1887 production runs until 1892, the later ones being very rare (1891 is ultra-rare). For 1890, both types are common, the new lower shield type coins slightly more prevalent than the high shield.Crowned and veiled Jubilee bust facing left; no JEB on truncation; inscription: VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRIT: REGINA F: D:. / High, crowned and embellished shield-of-arms; date in exergue; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:.Extremely fine.Reference: Marsh-479B; S-3869C; DISH-L509Diameter: 19.3 mm.Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
GHANA. GOLD COAST, 1821-1957. George III, 1760-1820. Bronze 1 Ackey, 1796. Soho Mint (Birmingham). Pattern Proof. The original order of coinage for the African Company of Merchants in 1796 was characterised by the mis-spelling “Parliment”, which was corrected when a further supply was ordered in 1801.Crowned Royal Cypher monogram within wreath divided date at top. / Coat of arms with legend around, FREE TRADE TO AFRICA. BY ACT. OF PARLIAMENT. 1750.Ex PCGS PR 65 43903672. Ex Stack's Bowers & Ponterio, Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction Lot 30445.Reference: KM-Pn7.Rarity: Rare.Diameter: 32 mm.Thickness: 1.5 mm.Weight: 15.55 g.Composition: Bronze.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
FRANCE. FIRST FRENCH EMPIRE. Napoleon I. Bronze Medal, 1805. Milan mint. Dated 1805. Dies by Manfredini. Obv: NAPOLEO. I. GALL. IMP. ITAL. REX. GERMANICVS. RVTHENICVS., head left, laureate and wearing helmet decorated with star, eagle and thunderbolt and surmounted by snake; L. M. on truncation. Rev: VINDOBONA. CAPTA. ANNO. MCCMV., mourning figure of Vienna seated right with trophy right in background; L. M. on ground line right, MEDIOLANI in exergue. Reference: Bramsen-444. Rarity: Vary Rare.Diameter: 42.3 mm.Thickness: 3.7 mm.Weight: 42.30 g.Composition: Bronze.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
GHANA. GOLD COAST, 1821-1957. George III, 1760-1820. Bronze-Copper 1 Tackoe, 1796. Soho Mint (Birmingham). Pattern Proof. The original order of coinage for the African Company of Merchants in 1796 was characterised by the mis-spelling “Parliment”, which was corrected when a further supply was ordered in 1801.Crowned Royal Cypher monogram within wreath divided date at top. / Coat of arms.Ex PCGS PR 64 40566695. Ex Heritage Auctions, Showcase Auction 61284 (20-21 Nov 2022) Lot 99259.Reference: KM-Pn1.Rarity: Rare.Diameter: 17 mm.Thickness: 1 mm.Weight: 1.94 g.Composition: Bronze-Copper.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
ITALIAN STATES. VENEZIA (VENICE, REPUBLIC). Antonio Grimani (Doge LXXVI), 1521-1523. Gold ducat, 1521-1523. Obv: ANT• GRIMAN S• M• VENETI•, St Marco standing right, holding gospels and presenting banner, Doge kneeling left; DVX downwards in field. Rev: •SIT• T• XPE• DAX• Q• TV• REGIS•ISTE DVCAT•, Christ standing facing, raising hand and holding gospels, surrounded by mandorla containing 9 stars.Good Very Fine. Reference: Friedberg-1244.Rarity: Rare.Diameter: 21 mm.Weight: 3.52 g.Composition: Gold.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
AUSTRALIA. George V, 1910--36. Gold Half-Sovereign, 1918 P. Perth. Bare head left, with B.M. on truncation; GEORGIVS V D.G. BRITT: OMN: F.D. IND: IMP:. / St George on horseback slaying the dragon right; mintmark P in groundline; date and B.P. in exergue. Edge milled.- R3 in Marsh, Extremely Rare.Reference: S-4008; Marsh-534; McD-080Rarity: R3 in Marsh, Extremely Rare.Diameter: 19.3 mm.Weight: 3.99 g. (AGW=0.1176 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
AUSTRALIA. Victoria, 1837-1901. Gold Sovereign, 1886 M. Melbourne. Shield. One of the key dates in the Australian series, the 1886 M shield has a low survival rate despite its average mintage figure. Marsh has given this date an R3, however this does seem a little low considering the 1887 M shield has been given the same rating but appears more often and will cost significantly less.Young head left, WW on truncation; date below; VICTORIA DEI GRATIA. / Crowned shield within wreath; mintmark M and national emblems below; BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID: DEF:. Edge milled.Extremely fine.Reference: S-3854A; Marsh-67; McD-140Rarity: R3 in Marsh, extremely rare.Mintage: 2,902,131.Diameter: 22.05 mm.Weight: 7.99 g. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)Composition: 917/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: This lot is exempt from VAT. A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Victoria, 1837-1901. Copper Cent, 1846. Birmingham (Smith). Pattern Proof. This is an extremely rare Pattern which signified the first attempt in Great Britain to introduce a decimal currency system. Birmingham was the start of this movement and saw the earliest patterns for a British decimal coinage, struck in the 1840s by Smith for Marrian and Gausby. The original inscription, "SMITH'S DECIMAL CURRENCY" infringed upon the Royal Mint's right of producing the coinage. Consequently, the patterns from 1846 were amended to read "SMITH ON DECIMAL CURRENCY". A total of five denominations were created: 10, 5, 2, and 1 cent pieces, along with a 1 centum denomination. The idea was that 1,000 cents would be equivalent to £1. Although straightforward in theory, this system was not implemented until 1971, exactly 125 years later, when Britain officially went decimal.Young head of Queen Victoria facing left within a raised narrow rim with beading. / Legend around, 1 CENT in centre; SMITH ON DECIMAL CURRENCY. Original striking by Marrion and Gausby. Edge plain.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS PR62 BN, certification number 39354320.PCGS population in this grade: 1.PCGS population in higher grade: 1.Reference: Fr.823; Peck 2086Rarity: R17 in Freeman.Diameter: 34 mm.Thickness: 2 mm.Weight: 1 g.Composition: Copper.PLEASE NOTE: A 20.00% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
Rare color, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated realistically hand painted Snow Leopard, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, beautifully crafted mini box features handsome Boxer Dog, seated on pale yellow oval box with strokes of red, blue and black. Inside is adorable hedgehog. Intricate metalwork and sweet bow hinge clasp. Porcelaine Limoges France Peint Main Edition Limitie Pierre Arquie back stamp. 011 of 750. Artist: PAIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2.75â€L x 1.75"W x 3"HEdition Number: 11 of 750Country of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare limited edition hand painted mini box is a double hinged version of Sydney Australia’s world famous and distinctive opera house. Both clasps are bars. One compartment reveals gold Boomerang. A ticket to the opera Carmen painted on other. Elda Creations Peint a La Main Limoges France. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 3â€L x 2.5â€W x 2.5â€HEdition Number: 2 of 50Manufacturer: Elda CreationsCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated Tiger with stripes, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare glossy porcelain duo, features two versions of the charming twin figurines sets. Depicting adorable girls sitting naively in boxes. Lenox backstamp. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 2''L x 1.75''W x 3.75''H, EachManufacturer: LenoxCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated realistically hand painted Leopard, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Charmingly hand painted Limoges fine porcelain mini box with double green barrel cacti. Ridges, spots and all. Vibrant green colors on mottled beige amber base, has slithering snake hinged snap closure. Opening reveals willowy palm trees inside. Extremely rare double cactus. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75"W x 2.5"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
Rare, stylized and sleek. Intricately detailed seated hand painted Black Panther, finished with a gilt trim collar replete with dangling chain and floral hinged clasp. Factory missed white spot on front. Peint Main Limoges France back stamp with artist initials MB and GU. Artist: MB,GUIssued: 20th c. Dimensions: 2"L x 1.75W x 4"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.
A rare Second War Battalion Colour of the 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards with central King's Crown, Prince of Wales Plumes and II "on a scroll 16½" x 21½", framed and glazed, the reverse of the frame "Picked up on the sands at Dunkirk- the Company colour of the 2nd Batt. Coldstream Guards commanded by Captain The Lord Frederick Cambridge who was killed on the Doyle Canal at the beginning of the retreat towards Dunkirk May 1940" (Captain Lord Frederick Charles Edward Cambridge was killed in action on the 11 May 1940 - the son of the First Marquis of Cambridge and his Aunt being Queen Mary the Consort of King George V)
A very rare Heyde Ernest Shackleton 1908 Antarctic Exploration Set, with twenty-five hand painted 50mm lead figures comprising Shackleton waving his hat, a man carrying a Union Jack (wrongly painted), a man on skis, two pairs of men walking, a man standing, a man standing with horse, a man kneeling with horse, a grey horse and a bay horse, two dogs, three sledges loaded with equipment and ten free-standing penguins, plus three icebergs, one with two penguins and one with a flag, and a tinplate boat, NimrodProvenance:Sale; Tennants, The Michael Denby Collection of Toys, 13 June, 2009, lot 274The Eve Clarke CollectionThe Nimrod Expedition of 1907–1909, or British Antarctic Expedition, was the first of three expeditions led by Ernest Shackleton to the Antarctic and his second time to the Continent. Its main objective was to be first to reach the South Pole . This goal was not achieved but the expedition's southern march reached a record Farthest South of just 97.5 nautical miles from the pole.The icebergs are made of moulded card or papier mache and then painted in white paint with glitter. The figures are made of lead.
This rare watch has Swiss quartz movement and a meteorite stainless steel case with clear back, uni-directional rotating bezel, screw down crown, and sapphire crystal. Functions: date, hour, minute, second. Water resistant 200m. Functionality not guaranteed. Dimensions: 47mmEdition Number: 948 of 1000Manufacturer: InvictaCountry of Origin: SwitzerlandCondition: Age related wear. Watch is working at time of cataloging.
Rare 1965 Bulova Accutron Spaceview M5 openwork gentleman waterproof stainless steel wristwatch. This watch is an iconic symbol of innovation and style that features a dial-less gold tone see-through round face and 10KT gold filled bezel with a brown leather band 18R. Underneath face: 10KT gold filled bezel. Number: E70490-M5. Band length: 8.50"L. Dial dimensions: 30mm. Issued: 1965Dimensions: See DescriptionEdition Number: E70490Condition: Age related wear. Needs battery.
This gorgeous rare brown carbon fiber dial is a part of the Swiss chronography movement. The precise Swiss-Quartz is encased in stainless steel and includes a rich brown leather strap. This item includes its original box 4.5"L x 6"W x 4"H. Issued: VintageDimensions: 10"L x 2"WManufacturer: InvictaCountry of Origin: SwitzerlandCondition: Age related wear.
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