15.4.11

DAGUERROTYPES

A pair of degauerrotypes that caught my eye - love the colour especially the blue of the upper one with the red velvet.


Lot No: 87

DAGUERROTYPES
A collection of 11 daguerrotype portraits, 2 framed, the others mounted in contemporary morocco cases, a few hinges and cases broken, one plate cracked, various sizes, [c.1860-1880]

Estimate: £150 - 300 

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6.4.11

Car mascot

Kind of beats the Spirit of Ecstasy:



From Bonhams Sale 19280

Lot No: 167
A Jolly Roger motoring mascot by H. Beddoes & Co,
nickel-plated cast bronze, depicting skull & cross-bones motif, unusual calormeter-fitting integral mount, stamped makers name and patent marks, plating tarnished and age-worn condition, English, 1920s.

Estimate: £300 - 350, € 350 - 400