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A RARE, UNOFFICIAL BOAT BADGE FROM THE DOVER PATROL MONITOR SIR JOHN MOORE [1915]
cast in alloy and mounted on a wooden shield with provenance pasted behind - 15½in. (39.5cm.) high; together with a tompion from the Ottoman dreadnought Sultan Osman I (H.M.S. Agincourt) mounted on circuit board with plate; an unofficial badge for the Destroyer Tormentor (1917); alloy examples for the frigate Loch Quoich (1944); destroyer Troubridge (1942); two shore establishment badges; a presentation badge from the Pakistan naval base Karsaz mounted on wooden base dated 1958; and a flag of St George mounted on wood
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Sultan Osman I was originally built to order from Brazil and named Rio de Janeiro but was sold to Turkey before completion and renamed. A huge Dreadnought, she mounted fourteen 12in. guns in seven turrets and displaced over 30,0000 tons deep loaded. Completed when WWI broke out, Churchill impounded her until it was clear which side the Turks favoured. When they sided with Germany, she was absorbed into the Royal Navy as Agincourt and became, at 671ft, its longest ship. A substantial refit was required to maker her compatible with the Grand Fleet and she saw service at Jutland where her commander unleashed a broadside whose sheet of flame was so immense it was briefly thought her magazine had gone up! She was broken up in 1922
£250-350
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A GROUP OF LIGHT CRUISER BADGES
heavily cast in brass or alloy and comprising: Caledon (1916); Concord (1916); Dunedin (1919) and Rhyl (1959), each mounted on wood or circuit board, the largest - 7½in. (19cm.) diameter
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£150-250
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UNOFFICIAL ROYAL NAVY BATTLESHIP BADGES
heavily cast in brass and comprising: Iron Duke (1912) mounted on circuit board; and Lord Nelson (1907) mounted on wood; together with an unofficial-pattern tompion from H.M.S. Thunderer (1911), the largest - 13in. (33cm.) high
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Iron Duke was Jellicoe's flagship at the Battle of Jutland, 31st May 1916. Both Thunderer and Lord Nelson served at the Dardanelles in 1915
£150-200
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A BADGE FOR H.M.S. GANGES
heavily cast in bronze - 19in. (48cm.) high
£300-500
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AN ELABORATE CAST IRON SECTION OF QUARTER DECK SCREEN FROM THE FIRST CLASS CRUISER H.M.S. ST GEORGE [1892]
depicting St. George slaying the dragon within a foliate roundel of patriotic symbols - 26 x 18in. (66 x 46cm.)
One of nine 'Edgar' class ships, St George's place in history is secured by her part in the shortest War on record. When the pro-British ruler of the Zanzibar Sultanate died on the 25th August 1896, his anti-British successor, Khalid bin Barghash Al-Busaid, failed to register and agree succession with the British Governor. Barricading himself in his palace on the 27th August, a small task force lead by St George commenced a short bombardment at 9.02am, setting the palace on fire and sinking the Zanzibar armed Royal Yacht Glasgow. By 9.40am the rebel flag was torn down and order restored. Sultan Khalid received asylum in the German consulate before escaping to German East Africa. The St George was designated a depôt ship in 1909 and sold for breaking in 1920
£200-300
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A LITHOGRAPHIC PORTRAIT OF LORD KITCHENER FRAMED IN HAMPSHIRE WRECK WOOD, CIRCA 1916
by Thomas Forman & Sons after Cecil Cutler (1886-1934), mount of issue with title and publisher, contained within plain wood frame with engraved brass historical provenance plate on lower edge. Overall size - 24 x 17½in. (61 x 44.5cm.)
One of the most recognised characters from the Great War - the recruiting poster bearing his face is possibly the most famous and imitated poster ever designed. At 4.45pm on 5th June 1916 Kitchener embarked the cruiser Hampshire at Scappa Flow on a secret mission to Tsarist Russia. Rough seas saw their destroyer escorts return earlier than intended and, just three hours after departure, Hampshire hit a mine off the Orkneys, sinking within fifteen minutes. Of the 655 crew and 7 passengers, only 12 survived clinging to two Carley floats, but included none of Kitchener's party who were last seen on the sloping deck in their greatcoats. The wood of this frame comes from an empty ships boat that was washed ashore, the only contemporary wreckage salvaged.
£150-250
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THE BELL FROM H.M. MOTOR LAUNCH 154, CIRCA 1916
cast in brass and inscribed to front H.M.M.L. 154, clapper with rope sally, mounted on an oak frame for wall hanging, the bell - 6¼ x 7in. (16 x 18cm.)
Larger than the preceding coastal motorboats which measured between 40-55ft, the motor launch was a relatively late introduction to the War effort. Five hundred and eighty of these 80ft long craft were in service from 1916 - all were made by the American firm of Elco and were specifically used to defend the coast from submarine attack. This did not prevent U-123 torpedoing the Irish ferry Leinster just a month before the armistice on 10th October, 1918. The Dublin Steam Packet Co. ran ferry services throughout the War, perhaps encouraged by the greater coastal protection that had been introduced. The Leinster was built in 1897 by Lairds and, at 2,646 tons, was a large vessel able to achieve an impressive 23.5 knots. The crossing from Kingstown to Holyhead was busy and 680 passengers and crew were aboard when the submarine fired two torpedoes with devastating accuracy. Ultimately 480 were to lose their lives in heavy seas, however H.M.M.L. 154 assisted in the rescue and saved several from the freezing waters
£250-350
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A SHIP'S BELL FROM THE PATROL SHIP P63 [1917]
of typical form, inscribed to front as per title, with remnant suspension crown - 11in. (28cm.) high
£100-150
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AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING R.N. REGULATION COCKED HAT, EPAULETTES AND BELTING SET
by Gieves Ltd contained in tôleware chest of issue with owners name A.E.M. Raynesford, R.N. inscribed to lid - 19in. (48cm.) wide
Anthony Raynsford was serving as anti-submarine officer aboard the destroyer H.M.S. Faulknor when, in company with Firedrake and Foxhound he coordinated and sank the first U-boat of WWII. On the 14th September, 1939, U-39 had just attempted to torpedo the Ark Royal who had a lucky escape when the torpedoes exploded 80m short of their target. The response was swift and accurate and, as Flotilla Leader, Faulknor lead the depth-charge counter attack forcing U-39 to the surface where her 43 crew mustered on deck with no casualties
£500-800
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A PAIR OF VICTORIAN REGULATION ROYAL NAVY LIEUTENANTS EPAULETTES
with blue cord shoulder ties under, indistinctly inscribed on silk pads J S 3401, contained in tin of issue with central belting compartment with belting and maker's label for Ellyett & Digance, Portsea; together with a GRVI pair of epaulettes by Gillott & Hasell for the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, rank of Commander, contained in plush-lined tin with empty belt compartment, both - 9½in. (24cm.) wide
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£200-300
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A REGULATION SUB-LIEUTENANT'S ROYAL NAVY BICORN HAT, EPAULETTES AND BELTING
by Gieves Ltd, contained within original plush-lined tôleware chest of issue and named on lid for J. H. Shepherd, R.N. - 19in. (48cm.) wide
£200-300
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CORONATION NAVAL REVIEW AT SPITHEAD, 20TH MAY, 1937
an attractive and unusual privately produced souvenir album containing twenty-six original black and white photographs, including one of the arrival of the King and Queen, picturing various aspects of the Review along with the invited guests of 'The House of Seager' aboard the chartered steam yacht Lady Vagrant (built 1903 and owned by Mr Claude Grahame-White), each photograph mounted on a single page with printed captions, the album bound in full black morocco, with elaborately blocked upper cover decorated with a hoist of four coloured flags in addition to the coloured burgee of the Royal Motor Yacht Club, in card slipcase of issue - 8½ x 10¾in. (22 x 27.5cm.); the lower right corner of the cover is blocked with the name S Franey, the individual to whom the album was presented, original forwarding letter included
£100-200
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A RARE 'JOLLY ROGER' FLOWN BY H.M. SUBMARINE TANTALUS, 1943-44
the black bunting field with stitched white skull and crossbones and several devices in different materials comprising crossed cannon, eight stars, two broad and two narrow bars, attached to canvas sleeve with lanyard - 37 x 56in. (94 x 142cm.); together with a copy log of Tantalus's wartime career detailing all kills etc., with annotations by the Captain
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Provenance: Able Seaman Charles Deleay (born 1922, served in Tantalus 29th April 1943 to 25th March 1945); His son; Present owner via auction, 2008
This Jolly Roger is something of a rarity as it is one of the very rare flags actually flown by the submarines after each successful action. It was tradition to fly a Jolly Roger only after a successful mission, symbols were added to the flag denoting the method used to sink a vessel with a symbol for each ship sunk. The horizontal bars represent ships sunk by torpedo and the stars surrounding the crossed cannons represent ships sunk by the submarine's 4in. deck gun -Tantalus sank four ships with torpedoes and eight vessels by gun fire. This flag shows its evolution by the different fabrics used for each star or bar with both cotton and linen being used. Use has caused some fraying around the crude sailors' stitching but is commensurate with its pedigree.
A later version from Tantalus was shown on the Antiques Roadshow, and recorded two additional undercover missions. It was almost certainly made on the journey home as all the symbols and materials are the same and because this example was becoming worn out
£2000-3000
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'H.M.S. BELFAST MACHINERY INFORMATION BOOK'
comprising approximately 100 inked cloth technical plans including many fold-outs, complete with index and bound between two wooden boards with stencilled title pasted to front - 14½ x 24½in. (37 x 62cm.)
One of the only pair of 6in. gun cruisers to serve in the Royal Navy, H.M.S. Belfast was built, appropriately enough, by Harland and Wolff at Belfast. Laid down in December 1936, she was launched on 17th March, 1938 and completed on 3rd August, 1939 just one month before the outbreak of WWII. Displacing 10,260 tons (12,675 fully loaded), she measured 613½ feet in length with a 63 foot beam, and was powered by Parsons SR geared turbines to give a maximum speed of 32½ knots. Her main armament of 12-6in. guns was augmented by various anti-aircraft weapons, 6-21in. torpedo tubes and three aircraft, and she carried a full compliment of 850 men
Commissioned into 18 Cruiser Squadron of the Home Fleet, she scored an early success when she captured the large German liner Cap Norte near the Faroes on 9th October, 1939, the latter ship becoming a very useful addition to the Merchant Navy when put back into service as Empire Trooper. Less lucky the following month, Belfast struck a mine in the Firth of Forth on 21st November and was so severely damaged that she almost broke in two. Her subsequent rebuilding at Devonport took nearly three years and by the time it was finished in September 1942, her sister ship Edinburgh had been lost on an Arctic convoy. Back in service as flagship to 10 Cruiser Squadron of the Home Fleet, she saw considerable action for two years before being withdrawn for a refit in 1944. Recommissioned in May 1945, she was sent to join the Pacific Fleet and remained in the Far East until 1952 when she was laid up in Reserve pending the extensive modernisation which was carried out from 1955-59. Returning to the Far East in 1959, she eventually became Reserve Fleet HQ ship at Portsmouth (1966-70) by which time she was the last WWII cruiser in commission. As a result, and undoubtedly influenced by her wartime exploits in the Arctic, off Normandy and off Korea, it was decided to preserve her at a permanent mooring in the Pool of London
£400-600
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AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING WHITE ENSIGN, BELIEVED TO BE THE FIRST ALLIED FLAG RAISED ON 'SWORD' BEACH DURING THE ALLIED D-DAY LANDINGS IN NORMANDY, 1944
constructed in printed cotton bunting attached to canvas sleeve stamped with maker's marks, production date for '1942', and annotated in pen Treated with Texaproof 23.6.48; and Normandy Landings to verso (old wear consisting of fraying along the trailing edge, two probable bullet holes and smoke staining) - 26 x 53in. (66 x 135cm.); together with a 7 x 7in. brass plaque stating provenance
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Provenance: Recovered from beachhead and taken to H.M.S. Mercury (a Portsmouth shore establishment); deposited with Royal Navy Trophy Store, item number P5962; Tom Ferrers Walker, Collector, via Trophy Store sale 1970's; loaned to Royal Naval Museum, Portsmouth, 1983; dispersed 2010 to present owner.
£2000-3000
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THE SHIP'S BELL FOR THE MINESWEEPER DEPOT SHIP CELEBRITY, 1943
cast in brass and inscribed with black-filled lettering H.M.S. CELEBRITY / 1st JUNE 1943, suspension loop and clapper - 8½ x 8in. (21.5 x 20cm.)
£150-250
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A PAINTED BRASS CEREMONIAL DRUM FOR THE ROYAL NAVY, LATE 20TH CENTURY
with polychrome Royal arms to front, rope ties, pvc skins, the lower with snare and stamped Everplay Extra - 15 x 14½in. (38 x 37cm.)
£40-60
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A CUT GLASS SPIRIT FLASK FROM THE ROYAL YACHT OSBORNE
facet cut with Royal devise to front and associated stopper with scent spoon attached - 7½in. (19cm.) high
£150-250
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A GREEN PATTERN DINNER PLATE FROM THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT III
with cypher for Edward VII and retailer's marks for 'T.Goode & Co.' - 9¾in. (24.7cm.) diameter
£300-500
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A GREEN PATTERN TEA CUP AND SAUCER FROM THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT III
with cypher for Edward VII and retailers marks for 'T. Goode & Co.'; together with an associated coffee can saucer
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£250-350
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A BLUE AND WHITE PATTERN MILK JUG FROM THE ROYAL YACHT VICTORIA & ALBERT II
with devise to front inscribed HER MAJESTY'S YACHT ; the base with maker's mark for Copeland - 4in. (10cm.) high
£200-300
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A PAIR OF 7 X 50 KRIEGSMARINE BINOCULARS BY LEITZ, CIRCA 1942
stamped on the back plates with maker's code 'BEH', Kriegsmarine mark and numbered '25583', complete with elasticated bakelite lens cap and contained within original case of issue with counter impressed makers code and Kriegsmarine mark, and dated '1942' - 12in. (30.5cm.) high
£1500-2500
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A PAIR OF 7 X 50 KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT BINOCULARS BY LEITZ, CIRCA 1944
stamped under the rubber guards on the back plates with makers code 'BEH' and numbered '469546', and contained in case of issue with counter stamps dated '1944' (leather hinge parted) - 10¼in. (26cm.) high
£1000-1500
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A PAIR OF MILITARY-PATTERN PRISMATIC 7 X 50 BINOCULARS BY CARL ZEISS, JENA, CIRCA 1914
signed as per title on the back plates, original leatherette covering and strap, contained in leather case of issue with securing catch and strap, case - 11¼in. (28.5cm.) high
£600-800
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A RARE PAIR OF 7 X 50 KRIEGSMARINE COASTAL FLAK SPOTTING BINOCULARS BY CARL ZEISS, JENA, CIRCA 1944
signed on the back plate as per title and numbered '2070776', further inscribed and numbered Flak. (Küste) Nr.6170, stamped with Kriegsmarine mark and contained in associated black leather case - 8in. (20cm.) high
£1500-2500
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A PAIR OF 7 X 50 KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT BINOCULARS BY LEITZ, CIRCA 1944
stamped on the back plates with maker's code 'BEH' and numbered '459822', complete with rubberised eye-piece caps and contained within original case of issue with counter impressed makers code and Kriegsmarine mark, and dated '1944' - 10in. (25.5cm.) high
£1000-1500
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A KRIEGSMARINE U-BOAT CLOCK
the dial fully marked and numbered '15953', red hands, going-barrel movement, in polished brass bulkhead case with black-painted back stamped '16725' - 8in. (20cm.) overall
£1000-1500
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A KRIEGSMARINE SUBMARINE GYRO SEXTANT BY C. PLATH, HAMBURG, CIRCA 1943
with maker's plate numbered '2760', finished in grey and black and contained in fitted aluminium box of issue complete with accessories, catches and drop handle - 13in. (33cm.) wide
£300-500
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A PAIR OF IMPERIAL GERMAN PRISMATIC ARTILLERY PERISCOPE BINOCULARS AND STAND BY CARL ZEISS, JENA, CIRCA 1914
signed on the underside as per title and stamped with a grenade mark, finished in original green paint with removable shades and folding tripod mount with bubble level, contained in original leather case of issue with bridle suspension points, and signed telescopic tripod stand - 16¾in. (42.5cm.) high
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£1000-1500
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A PAIR OF 7 X 50 SOVIET SUBMARINE BINOCULARS, CIRCA 1950
unsigned but stamped under rubber cuffs on the backplate '7 x 50 / 72724', internal range-finding marks on left side, leather eye-piece cap, contained in original brown leather case of issue with filters in tissue paper, catch and straps - 9¼in. (23.5cm.) high
Closely modelled on German WWII examples by Zeiss and Leitz, the optics are comparable.
£400-600
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A PAIR OF 7 X 50 FRENCH ADMIRALTY PATTERN PRISMATIC BINOCULARS BY JUMELLE, CIRCA 1933
signed, stamped and numbered on the back plates Modele 1933, 7 x 50 B1, No. 2523, Marine Nationale, Construction Navales, contained in brown leather case of issue counter stamped to lid, the case - 12in. (30.5cm.) high
These instruments compare closely with their German equivalents and were absorbed by the German army and navy when they invaded in 1940.
£300-500
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A GOOD SAILOR'S WOOLWORK PICTURE, CIRCA 1850
depicting a man o' war under full sail with red streamer and white ensign flying on a calm sea - 14 x 20¾in. (35.5 x 52.5cm.)
£500-700
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A SAILOR'S WOOLWORK PICTURE, CIRCA 1880
worked in coloured wools and depicting intertwined patriotic foliage of roses, thistles etc, around a swag of international flags surmounted with the crown with glass beads, and with a cabinet photograph of a Royal Marine wearing medals to centre - 14 x 18in. (35.5 x 45.5cm.), framed and glazed
£300-500
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A 19TH CENTURY SAILOR'S WOOLWORK PICTURE
depicting a three-masted corvette under full sail, surrounded by national flags and framed within a theatrical stage setting with curtains and pelmet, etc - 15½ x 21½in. (39.5 x 54.5cm.), framed and glazed
Framed 24 x 30in
£200-400
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Ø A LATE 19TH CENTURY MARQUETRY WHALEBONE AND MARINE IVORY JEWELLERY BOX
constructed in light oak and inset overall with geometric designs, the lid with marine ivory handle, hinges, lock and stay, plush-lined interior with tray, set on tapering square feet and inscribed underneath A. Jennings Sitka Alaska - 8 x 13½ x 8in. (20 x 34 x 20cm.)
£1500-2000
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A GOOD 19TH CENTURY SAILORWORK MAHOGANY AND BONE SWIFT OR YARN WINDER
with turned wooden bowl to top threaded brass securing cuff bone and mother-of-pearl inlaid table clamp with brass thumb-screw under - 29in. (73.5cm.) high excluding screw; contained within original red wool cloth-lined wooden case with hinged lid and securing hooks - 30½in. (77.5cm.) diameter
£300-500
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A RARE TREEN CARVED SAILORWORK SHAVING BOX
the lid carved in relief and depicting a 19th Century 'Jack Tar' in a top hat, flanking naval symbols with stylised Britannia and the national emblems of Scotland and England in the corner, thistle and rose, the fitted interior including pewter soap dish inscribed on the underside JAMES BROWN ARBROATH 1826 and depicting the profile of a two-masted warship and a thistle, recesses for razor, brush etc., and two bone knives - 10¼in. (26cm.) wide
£350-450
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A WHALER'S SCRIMSHAW DECORATED FOLDING POCKET KNIFE, CIRCA 1850
the steel blade stamped for 'Hunter / Sheffield', horn sides decorated with whaling scenes, one inscribed JM 1841 / Mary Jane - 4¾in. (12cm.) closed
£250-350
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A FINE BEAD WORK SWEETHEART PURSE, CIRCA 1850
depicting a British man o'war underway; and a small holding, lined silk interior and bead work handles - 6 x 7½in. (15 x 19cm.)
£150-250
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A PRISONER-OF-WAR STYLE BONE GUILLOTINE, PROBABLY LATE 19TH CENTURY
modelled with drummers and guards, and executioner holding a rope to guillotine, with head basket mounted on a platform with two guns and railings, contained within a glazed dome on ebonised base - dome 13 x 11in. (33 x 28cm.)
£300-500
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AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY NAPOLEONIC PRISONER-OF-WAR POLYCHROME BONE FIGUREHEAD
depicting a warrior with a hinged arm holding a spear and mounted on a bone display base - 3in. (7.5cm.) high
Presumably intended for a large model, it's interesting to ponder whether the model was unfinished at the close of hostilities, or if the carver produced it as a 'speculation' that wasn't realised. It seems highly likely that the components for these models were effectively subcontracted with some prisoners specialising in carving, others in rigging and blocks etc., with the modeler really assembling these to his hull.
£150-250
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Ø A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
worked overall and depicting two 'Jack Tars', one raising a toast, the other armed with pistol and cutlass, divided by a pineapple, and a sperm whale - 5in. (12.5cm.) high
£400-600
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Ø A 19TH-CENTURY SAILOR'S SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH
worked overall with an allegorical depiction of Britannia protecting marine life; and a whaler under full sail inscribed under J English - 5½in. (14cm.) high
£300-500
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Ø A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WHALE'S TOOTH OF THE S.S. GREAT BRITAIN
incised over one side with a profile of the vessel under both sail and steam, inscribed under as per title, the root with wooden plug - 5in. (13cm.) high
£400-600
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Ø A SCRIMSHAW DECORATED WALRUS TUSK
incised over one side with a whaling scene (tip chipped) - 22½in. (57cm.) wide
£600-800
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Ø A 19TH CENTURY SET OF SAILORWORK MARINE IVORY MODEL TOOLS
comprising ten typical tools, including saw, mallet, rasp, flensing knives, hatchet etc., each handle drilled with threading holes and all suspended on a string, each - 3½in. (9cm.) long
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£100-150
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Ø A 19TH CENTURY 'GOING ASHORE' CANE
tapering malacca shaft with foliate silver cuff with foul anchor with square section ivory handle - 33in. (84cm.) long
£250-350
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Ø A FINELY CARVED 19TH CENTURY WHALEBONE WALKING STICK
the shaft carved with four distinct designs and terminating in a marine ivory handle in the form of a hand grasping a serpent - 38in. (96.5cm.) high
£1200-1800
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Ø A RARE GOLD-MOUNTED POLISHED NARWHAL WALKING CANE, CIRCA 1897
the plain tapering shaft with steel finial, scrimshaw decorated band and gold cuff with London marks for 1897 - 32in. (83cm.) high
£1500-2500
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Ø A 19TH CENTURY MARINE IVORY AND WOOD WALKING STICK
the tapering wooden shaft with copper final, silver cuff, finely carved marine ivory handle in the form of a hand clutching a knotted serpent - 36in. (91.5cm.) long
£400-600
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