An idiophone (percussion instrument) of the Gurunsi in Burkina Faso, probably 20…

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An idiophone (percussion instrument) of the Gurunsi in Burkina Faso, probably 20th century Cast bronze percussion instrument engraved in the shape of a bell (rattle filling missing), ending in a ring-shaped finger grip. Dark age patina, slightly stained. Length approx. 14 cm. Condition: II

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An idiophone (percussion instrument) of the Gurunsi in Burki

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Estim. 120 - 180 EUR

GURUNSI/TURKA, Burkina Faso. Hardwood, patina of use. Very old loom stirrup. Height: 18 cm. Old wear. Provenance: Former Charles Henault collection (former assistant at the Kinshasa Museum).

Bruns, Hugo. William of Brunswick (1806-1884). Lithographed portrait after the depiction from 1881. Approx. 68 x 54 cm. With facsimile signature and date of the artist next to the depiction, with facsimile signature of the sitter below the depiction. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the government in 1881. Plainly framed. -Slightly creased, somewhat dusty.

Percussion rifle, late 20th century. Muzzle-loading gun in the style of around 1850. Wooden stock, brass fittings. Iron barrel and lock with artificial rust patina. Various numbers and acceptance marks on the barrel. With wall mount, attached to it 3 lead musket balls and a Prussian eagle sheet brass. Rifle l. 124 cm

Estim. 600 - 800 EUR

An Edwardian lady's vanity travelling set in Moroccan leather case with Bramah lock and weather cover, silver gilt fittings by 'NM', case signed Pittway Brothers, London 1912; Fitted tool-trays with compartments lined with purple velvet and covered with colour-matching moire, containing silver-mounted glass pots and jars, hair and clothes brushes, a pin cushion-mounted sewing box; lift to reveal manicure instruments, a hand mirror, a button hook, a shoe horn, a glove stretcher, button hooks, toothbrushes, scissors, pill boxes and medicine spoon etc. Each of the silver tops along with the travel case is monogrammed with the initial 'W.G.' for The 10th Countess of Dysart, and decorated with engine-turned patterns. 46.0 x 37.0 x 16.0 cm one brush has been replaced some instruments are missing one glass container is fractured

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