Another selection of the curious from the catalogue of one of our local auction houses.
An antique far Eastern bronze figure of a river cod [sic] having gilt embellishment and raised on an integral base. [Shown right]
An elaborate IBO Nigerian tribal mask, with pointed features and an elaborate headdress.
Two 1950’s Japanese musical compacts, fully boxed, together with two Vogue compacts.
A long natural rawhide whip, together with a shorter example with a black finish.
A set of thirty black and white Edwardian French erotic transparencies …
A collection of miniature African ivory busts, some on hardwood stands, mounted to serve as place setting marks.
An early 20th century trophy mounted stags head on an oak shield plaque.
An 18th century silk embroidered map of England and Wales, showing counties, in oval gilt frame.
A collection of seven antique ethnic and tribal metal items including fish spears, cow bells and weaving implements.
A large of [sic] art glass Menagerie animals, to include a five piece elephant band …
A Spanish infantry helmet with original leather liner (Revolution period), together with an Italian infantry helmet.
A scratch built motorised pond model of the German battle cruiser Gneisenau … [Below]
Five West German Hummel figures, to include a boy playing a horn …
A Roman 2nd century slingshot raised on a modern circular stand.
A modern Eastern style marriage chest, clad in silk mix floral fabric and brown leather studded strap work …
An industrial nut trolley …