Null Charles SYKES "Spirit of ecstasy", Group in silver bronze (formerly). Rolls…

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Charles SYKES "Spirit of ecstasy", Group in silver bronze (formerly). Rolls Royce mascot. H. 11.5 cm. Signed on the base

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Charles SYKES "Spirit of ecstasy", Group in silver bronze (formerly). Rolls Royce mascot. H. 11.5 cm. Signed on the base

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Estim. 700 - 900 EUR

AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE STERLING SILVER BODIED POWDER-FLASK BY SYKES, London hallmarked for 1839, with slender reverse taper 6in. body engraved with a garter inscribed 'PERSEVERE' around a Griffon's head above a recumbent crescent in turn above a wreath, hallmarked turned neck and silver plated brass top with adjustable measure and signed 'SYKES PATENT' and 'SYKES' respectively, external blued mainspring.

Estim. 100 - 150 EUR

Three dagger-knives: a - Dagger, copper handle, iron mount, median-edged blade. b - Fairbairn-Sykes commando dagger, bronze handle, iron guard, median-edged blade. c - Trench dagger, wooden handle, iron guard, quadrangular blade. E.M. Late 19th, early 20th century

Starting price 80 EUR

Fairbairn-Sykes type B2 commando dagger (third model), 178 mm straight bronzed blade, bronzed oval hilt, black metal ringed grip, tan leather scabbard with blackened brass bolt, 325 mm TL, made in Sheffield in the late 20th century for British troops, mint condition from stock.

Estim. 1 000 - 1 200 EUR

SPIRIT OF ECSTASY" SCULPTURE after Charles Robinson SYKES (1875-1950) Automobile mascot known as Spirit of Ecstasy. Large proof in silver-plated bronze, on black marble base. Height: 61 cm Spirit of Ecstasy has been the Rolls-Royce mascot since 1911, inspired by a model by Eleanor Thornton (1880-1915).

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