Wincanton Auctions

Tibetan School, Wrathful Deity in Yab-Yum, 20th century Pigments on paper, depicting a blue-skinned wrathful deity seated in embrace within a flaming aureole, surrounded by attendant deities and figures; later framed. 80 cm high, 57 cm wide. (Extensive creasing, tears, losses and surface wear; not examined out of frame.)

AFRICAN KONGONI (HARTEBEEST) SKULL TROPHY A mounted skull and horns of a Kongoni (Coke’s Hartebeest) affixed to a shaped wooden shield plaque bearing the inscription “Kongoni – Kenya – 1937”. Overall height approximately 73 cm. Condition: Skull with age-related deterioration and losses, particularly to the lower section. Horns intact with natural wear. Plaque with surface marks.

Vintage Tradesman’s Butcher’s Delivery Bicycle with Basket A vintage tradesman’s delivery bicycle, formerly used by J.O. Thomas, Butcher, Maesteg (Est. 1910), complete with large wicker front basket and period painted shop sign panel. The bicycle of traditional gents’ frame with rear carrier, front-mounted metal basket frame housing a wicker basket, and leather saddle (marked “Dunlop”). Finished in black with visible age-related wear throughout. The painted wooden shop advertising board is included with the lot. Showing surface rust, paint loss, wear to tyres and chain, and general age-related condition consistent with long-term storage. Restoration required. Untested and sold as a display/restoration piece. A characterful example of a vintage commercial delivery bicycle with strong decorative and display appeal.

Ercol Light Elm Drop-Leaf Dining Table A mid-century Ercol light elm drop-leaf dining table, the rectangular top with rounded corners and twin fall leaves, raised on four tapering legs. The underside retaining original metal support rails and mechanism. Approximate size (extended): 140cm long x 76cm wide x 72cm high. Condition: generally good overall with light surface wear, minor scuffs to legs and edges consistent with age and use. Mechanism operates as intended.

A Set of Four Ercol Elm Dining Chairs A set of four mid-century Ercol dining chairs in elm and beech, each with a traditional hoop back and spindle supports above shaped elm seats, raised on tapering legs with crinoline stretchers. Ercol maker’s label present, inscribed “Made in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.” Condition: Good overall condition with light surface wear and minor marks consistent with age and use. Structurally sound.

DIAMOND, SILVER AND AMETHYST PENDANT A substantial silver pendant featuring a large oval checkerboard-faceted amethyst with a vibrant lilac hue, bezel-set within an open circular mount and accented by a single round brilliant-cut diamond of approximately 0.30ct, VS2 clarity and H/I colour. A custom made piece. Total gross weight of approximately 19.58g.

GEORGIAN THEATRE PLAYBILL – A COMEDY OF ERRORS - THEATRE ROYAL COVENT GARDEN, 1819 An early 19th-century theatre playbill for the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden, announcing a performance on Monday, December 20th 1819 of Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors, with songs and selections from Shakespeare’s plays, poems and sonnets, followed by the melodramatic romance Blue Beard; or, Female Curiosity. The cast list includes a number of notable performers of the Regency stage, including John Liston, the celebrated comic actor; Catherine Stephens, the renowned singer who later became Countess of Essex; members of the Kemble theatrical family including Mrs. C. Kemble; and references to performances by William Charles Macready, later one of the most important Shakespearean actors and theatre managers of the 19th century. Printed on laid rag paper with visible chain lines when held to the light. The imprint at the foot reads “Printed by E. Bladon, 2, Bridges-Street”, the printer associated with the Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. Approx. 35 cm x 21 cm. Condition: Age toning with water staining, particularly to the lower corner, and losses to the edges. Creasing and small holes consistent with age.

Anstey Wilson Teak and Brass Sunburst Wall Clock A mid-century style teak and brass sunburst wall clock by Anstey Wilson, England, the circular brushed brass dial with baton hour markers and black hands, signed to the centre and marked Quartz, within a brass bezel and radiating teak spokes. Quartz battery movement. Diameter: approx. 48 cm Condition: general light wear; minor marks to spokes and bezel consistent with age; movement untested.

COLLECTION OF VINTAGE ADVERTISING AND CONFECTIONERY TINS AND BOX A mixed group of early–mid 20th century lithographed advertising tins, including examples for Craven A Virginia Cigarettes, Blue Bird Toffees, Bishop’s Move Tobacco, Garden of Allah Dates, Pastilles, and other confectionery and household products, together with commemorative and decorative tins including a coronation example with ER cipher. The lot also includes a Reading Bone Fertilizer Co. “Reading Meat Meal for Hens and Hogs” advertising tin sign.

ROYAL TANK CORPS BULLION BADGE AND MODEL TANK A bullion embroidered Royal Tank Corps badge depicting a tank within a laurel wreath beneath a crown and above the motto “Fear Naught”, worked in gold and coloured threads on cloth backing, together with a painted die-cast model of a British Mark IV tank named “Flypaper”, numbered F56. Badge: inter-war period, circa 1923–1939. Model: modern collector’s model. Condition: wear to cloth backing of badge; model in good display condition.