- 4PC 1993 HASBRO STAR BRIGADE MOSC FIGURE
4PC 1993 HASBRO STAR BRIGADE MOSC FIGURE GROUP United States1993Group includes 1993 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Star Brigade Astro Viper, Countdown, Roadblock, and T.A.R.G.A.T., all factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage including corner and edge wear, minimal curling to cards, all with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- 5PC 1993 HASBRO GI JOE MEGA MARINES
5PC 1993 HASBRO GI JOE MEGA MARINES MONSTERS MOSC United States1993Group includes 1993 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Mega Marines Blast-Off, Cyber-Viper, Gung-Ho, Mirage, and Mega Monsters Bio-Viper, all factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage including corner and edge wear, minimal curling to cards, all with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- 2PC 1989-93 GI JOE ARAH REPEATER & MEGA
2PC 1989-93 GI JOE ARAH REPEATER & MEGA VIPER MOSC United States1989-1993Group includes 1989 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Repeater and 1993 Mega Marines Mega Viper, both factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage including corner and edge wear, minimal curling to cards, both with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- 6PC HASBRO GI JOE BATTLE CORPS MOSC
6PC HASBRO GI JOE BATTLE CORPS MOSC FIGURE GROUP United States1993-1994Group includes 1993 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Battle Corps Alley Viper, Backblast, Crimson Guard Commander, H.E.A.T. Viper, and 1994 Shipwreck and Viper, all factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage including corner and edge wear, minimal curling to cards, all with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- 5PC 1993 HASBRO GI JOE ARAH STAR BRIGADE
5PC 1993 HASBRO GI JOE ARAH STAR BRIGADE MOSC United States1993Group includes 1993 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Star Brigade Astro Viper, Countdown (x3), and Roadblock, all factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage including corner and edge wear, Roadblock with tear to hang tab, minimal curling to cards, all with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- 3PC 1992 HASBRO GI JOE ARAH DUKE FLAK-VIPER
3PC 1992 HASBRO GI JOE ARAH DUKE FLAK-VIPER MOSC United States1992Group includes 1992 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Duke and Flak-Viper (x2), all factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage including corner and edge wear, minimal curling to cards, all with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- 4PC HASBRO GI JOE BATTLE CORPS MOSC
4PC HASBRO GI JOE BATTLE CORPS MOSC FIGURE GROUP United States1993-1994Group includes 1993 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Battle Corps Backblast, H.E.A.T. Viper, and 1994 Viper and Shipwreck, all factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage including corner and edge wear, minimal curling to cards, all with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- 4PC HASBRO GI JOE BATTLE CORPS MOSC
4PC HASBRO GI JOE BATTLE CORPS MOSC FIGURE GROUP United States1993-1994Group includes 1993 Hasbro G.I. Joe A Real American Hero Battle Corps Alley Viper, Backblast, H.E.A.T. Viper, and 1994 Viper, all factory sealed with light wear as expected from age and storage, light corner and edge wear, minimal curling, all with clear bubble, please refer to photographs.
- FRENCH ART DECO NYMPH BRONZE SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION:
FRENCH ART DECO NYMPH BRONZE SCULPTUREDESCRIPTION: A delicate Art Deco Bronze Sculpture depicting a female nude with a snake around her right leg. A beautiful bronze sculpture of a lady with a snake on her leg. The scene presumably depicts the forest nymph Eurydice, the bride of Orpheus who chased by a shepherd was bitten by a Viper. The bronze sculpture is carved with a three steps bronze rounded pedestal.
CIRCA: Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: France
DIMENSIONS: H: 13" W: 4" D: 5"
CONDITION: Great condition. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS 305-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
- ENGLISH DECORATED PINEWOOD SHIP'S MESS
ENGLISH DECORATED PINEWOOD SHIP'S MESS TABLE, 19TH CENT...English Decorated Pinewood Ship's Mess Table, 1 st half of the 19 th the single plank top with dish rails and later hand painted decoration "Gun Room HMS Viper" and Royal Cypher of George III on ring turned trestle base, picked out in navy blue.
Height 29 in. Length 9 ft. 8 in. Width 2 ft. 1 in.
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- REMINGTON MODEL 522 VIPER .22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC
REMINGTON MODEL 522 VIPER .22 SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLEFeatured in this lot we have a Remington Model 522 Viper magazine fed semi-automatic rifle chambered in .22 long rifle. This rifle displays a 20" long round barrel, synthetic stock, checkered pistol grip, semi-auto action, 10 round removable magazine, and adjustable rear sight. The left side of the frame is marked with "Remington Model 522 Viper" and proof marks stamped on either side of the barrel near the receiver. The top of the barrel marked with warning labels and "Remington Arms Company, Inc. Ilion, N.Y. U.S.A. ***Model 522*** .22 Long Rifle Only" with the serial number. Mechanically the rifle shows working condition with a working action and heavy trigger pull. The piece shows good condition overall with some light wear and rusting due to handling and use. The rifle weights 4lbs 6oz. Serial Number: 3159283. This is a modern firearm and requires a FFL transfer or NICS background check.
- MARC CATESBY(British, 1679-1749)
Four
MARC CATESBY(British, 1679-1749)
Four first edition snake plates from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands : Vipera Fusca, T.45, plate 10-1/8 x 13-3/4 in, sheet 14-3/8 x 20-7/8 in; Anguis Annulatus, T. 52, plate 9 x 11-7/8 in, sheet 14-3/8 x 20-7/8 in; Vipera Nigra, T. 44, plate 9-1/4 x 12-7/8 in, sheet 14-3/8 x 20-7/8 in; An Recinoides, T. 46, plate 9-3/4 x 13-3/8 in, sheet 14-3/8 x 20-3/4 in.; 1731-1743 edition, vol.II; matching gilt wood and composition frames, green suede mats, 25-1/4 x 31-3/4 in.
Provenance: North Carolina Collection
Condition:
binding edges present, pencil inscriptions in margins, hinged in, T.52 with some light stains, T.44 with crease in lower left, flyspeck, small tear with loss upper right; frames with abrasions
- MARK CATESBY(British, 1679-1749)
Three
MARK CATESBY(British, 1679-1749)
Three hand colored engravings of snakes from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands , 1731-1743 edition: T. 45 The Brown-viper, laid paper, plate 9-7/8 x 13-7/8 in., sheet 13-3/4 x 20-3/8 in.; T. 46 The Copper-belly snake, laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark, plate 9-5/8 x 13-1/4 in., sheet 14-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.; T. 43 The Water-viper, laid paper with Strasbourg Lily watermark, plate 9-1/2 x 13 in., sheet 14-5/8 x 20-5/8 in.; matching wood frames, largest 21-1/4 x 23-7/8 in.
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
T. 46 hinged in, toning, light foxing, small stain in right margin, binding edge present, small areas of chipping; T. 43 large loss and restoration to left margin. 3/8 in tear at top, foxing, tear at top edge, water damage to left edge of the sheet outside of the plate, initials and year inscribed in pencil on back; T. 45 with slight toning, evidence of binding edge, small chipping at corners, two restorations within plate not affecting image, handling grime, light foxing, pencil inscriptions, light fading
- SIX MARK CATESBY RELATED ENGRAVINGS,
SIX MARK CATESBY RELATED ENGRAVINGS, SNAKES(British, 1679-1749)
Four from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida and The Bahama Islands : T. 60 The Bead Snake, with text, 1754, 20-3/8 x 14-1/4 in.; T. 42 Pygmy Rattlesnake, 1771, 14-1/4 x 20-1/2 in.; T. 48 Black Rat Snake, 13-5/8 x 20-3/8 in.; T.56 Eastern Hog Nosed Snake, 1771, 21-5/8 x 14-1/4 in.; George Edwards after Catesby T. XLI Vipera caudisona, The Rattle-Snake, 1754, 13-3/8 x 19-1/2 in., and T. LIX The Glass Snake, with latin text; hand colored engraving on various watermarked papers; unframed
Provenance: Private North Carolina Collection
Condition:
pencil inscriptions in margins, some toning, stains, handling grime, small losses and tears
- SILVER SNAKE CANE-Ca. 1900 -L-shaped
SILVER SNAKE CANE-Ca. 1900 -L-shaped silver handle modeled to depict a snake’s head with a long and pointed mouth and visible nostrils highlighted by a pair of green glass eyes. -Properly harmonized in its dimensions and striking scales, the handle bears a tiny obscured hallmark, tentatively identified as French Minerva head and comes on an ebonized hardwood shaft and a metal ferrule. -Amazing and statement making, this cane is the work of an accomplished master. It is agreeable to wear and with an addictive feel to the hand, it proved hardwearing. Today the fashionable status of canes and the charm of animal subject proved an irresistible combination for collectors. -Although canes with snakes generally enjoy the reputation of having been reserved for the physician, as the reptile represents the Aesculapius viper and is a symbol for rebirth and eternal life, this particular cane leans towards the decorative and perhaps without any background symbolism. -H. 3 ½” x 2 ¼”, O.L. 35 ¾” -$600-$800 -The serpent or snake is probably the most widely revered of all creatures because it embodies so many forces. Its underground lair allies it with the underworld and it is associated with the primal waters, from which all life was created. It guards the trees in the Greek garden of Hesperides and, not that much earlier, a tree in the Garden of Eden. The serpent, which sloughs off its skin, could also depict the saying that knowledge persists beyond death and the serpent has the secret.
- ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF TROPAEUM FRAGMENT,
ROMAN MARBLE RELIEF TROPAEUM FRAGMENT, CUIRASS & SHIELD...Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2ndto 3rd century CE. An exceptional marble relief fragment of a tropaeum or trophy monument depicting the spoils of war with a muscled cuirass and a large shield bearing the image of an anguiped - a divinity with serpents for legs. Dynamically placed, the cuirass diagonally leans to the right displaying carefully carved abdominal and pectoral muscles, a prominent collar, and shoulder straps adorned with spiraling motifs. A short sleeve projects from the right arm socket, featuring horizontal striations. The shield sits perpendicular to the cuirass, boasting the relief image of an anguiped, perhaps intended to be a monstrous, serpent-footed giant. Size: 14.8" W x 9.6" H (37.6 cm x 24.4 cm); 13.7" H (34.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Standing nude, the intimidating creature presents an athletic physique with a robust torso, a drilled navel, delineated genitalia, and strong legs that lead to coiling and writhing bodies of snakes, each terminating in hissing viper heads. Powerful arms at his sides, the mythological figure holds a scepter in his left hand and a club or weapon of some kind in the other.
Some myths convey the fact that the goddess Gaia was impregnated by the blood of the castrated sky-god Uranus. She subsequently bore a tribe of 100 giants which were customarily depicted as primitives with serpents instead of legs. They were possibly descended from the barbarian tribes of Thrace. The creature depicted on this shield may likely be one of these giants.
In Ancient Greece, the victor in a battle would erect a monument called a tropaion or "trophy" on the battlefield to commemorate their victory. Initially, this consisted of a living tree with lateral branches on which they would hang the armor of their defeated foe and pile the enemies' helmets, cuirasses, and shields at the base. This tradition became known as a tropaeum in Ancient Rome, and soon merged with the Roman triumph so that a trophy could be displayed in the city for all to see, thus more effective for impressing citizens and furthering one's own political career. The symbolic effectiveness of the tropaeum became so well recognized that Romans chose to display sculpted reliefs of them, such as this example, to serve as an enduring record of their victories rather than the fleeting presence of one constructed in the traditional fashion.
Marble statuary, reliefs, and cladding were ubiquitous in the Roman world, as the remains of the preserved cities at Herculaneum and Pompeii demonstrate. Their sculpture was intended to conjure human vitality, and was inspired by the works of Polykleitos, who became the model to which sculptors aspired in Greco-Roman as well as later Western European art. Greco-Roman statuary, unlike that of the other Mediterranean civilizations like Egypt, Persia, etc., celebrated the naturalistic human form. This included representations of their gods, who appear as if living people, dressed as if they are elite citizens. For example, the famous statue of Hades with Cerberus, his three-headed dog, today on display at the Archaeological Museum of Crete, has an extremely realistic quality despite its fantastical nature, down to the details on each dog head. This suggests an intriguing, more personal relationship with the gods rather than the more abstract or magical portrayals of other contemporary societies.
For more examples of Roman marble relief tropaea see: Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2002.297 and 2002.568 and Berlin State Museums (Staatliche Museen zu Berlin), Antikensammlung, 958a and 958b.
Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#170777
Condition:
Fragment of a larger piece. Expected nicks, chips, scratches, and abrasions throughout. Some softening of detail, especially to proper right sleeve of cuirass and shoulders and head of anguiped. Otherwise, excellent with nice remaining details and great encrustations.
- AMMO: (7) BOXES RIFLE PISTOL HANDGUN
AMMO: (7) BOXES RIFLE PISTOL HANDGUN CARTRIDGESMixed lot of modern and vintage ammunition: (91) rounds 22 Long Rifle CCI, (100) 22 Target Short CCI, (88) 22 LR CCI, (1000) 22LR CCI Stinger, (600) 22LR Viper Remington, (150) 22LR Zapper 22 PMC, (550) 22 LR HP Federal. Also included is a Ruger 22 Automatic Standard Pistol magazine. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
- BVLGARI 'SERPENTI VIPER' 18KT WG & DIAMOND
BVLGARI 'SERPENTI VIPER' 18KT WG & DIAMOND RINGBulgari "Serpenti Viper" 18kt white gold and pave set diamond ring, approx 1.00cttw, average clarity: VS, near colorless, inside shank hallmarked Bvlgari, Au750, Italian hallmark star 2992AL (Alessandria), marked size small, approx size 6, 10.1 grams (inclusive of all materials) **NOTE: THIS LOT MUST BE PAID BY BANK WIRE**
- COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN CAST METAL MODEL
COLLECTION OF FIFTEEN CAST METAL MODEL CARSCOLLECTION OF FIFTEEN CAST METAL MODEL CARS, 1:18 scale, including 4 by American Muscle: 1957 Chevy Bel Air, 1966 Dodge Charger, 1967 Chevy Impala SS, and 1967 Chevelle L-78; 4 by Road Legends: 1956 Continental Mark II, 1961 Desota Adventure, 1948 Ford F-1 Pick Up, and 1959 Buick Electra 225; 2 Burago: 1931 Mercedes-Benz SSKL, and 1990 Lamborghini Diablo; 2 Sun Star: 1963 Ford Galaxie 500, and 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible; 2 Signature Models: 1939 Lincoln Zephyr, and 1938 Cadillac V16 Fleetwood; plus 1 Maisto: 1997 Dodge Viper GTS-R.
- PERSIAN HAMADAN TRIBAL HALL RUG, HAMADAN
PERSIAN HAMADAN TRIBAL HALL RUG, HAMADAN TRIBAL VIPERSIAN HAMADAN TRIBAL HALL RUG, Hamadan tribal villages region, northwestern Iran, three geometric medallions and stylized floral design on red ground, hand knotted, 3'10" x 10'3".
- ANDERS JOHANSEN OIL OF EURODYCE AND
ANDERS JOHANSEN OIL OF EURODYCE AND THE VIPERAnders Johansen (1882-1967), oil on board Eurodyce and the Viper, signed lower left, 16" x 20".
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- PIERCE VIPER TATTOO FLASH, UNKNOWN VINTAGE,
PIERCE VIPER TATTOO FLASH, UNKNOWN VINTAGE, INK ON PAPER. 19 3/4" X 15 3/4" SIGHT, 28 1/2" X 24 1/2" FRAME.Pierce Viper Tattoo Flash, unknown vintage, ink on paper., Dimensions: 19 3/4" x 15 3/4" sight, 28 1/2" x 24 1/2" frame.
- REMINGTON MODEL 522 VIPER SEMI AUTOMATIC
REMINGTON MODEL 522 VIPER SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLEREMINGTON MODEL 522 VIPER SEMI AUTOMATIC RIFLE, 22 lr caliber, 19 3/4" barrel, blued finish, flat black nylon stock, ten round detachable magazine, adjustable rear ramp sight, serial #3066093. Lot requires FFL or background check.
- Vintage Motorcycle Photos and Pamphlet.
Vintage Motorcycle Photos and Pamphlet. Velocette Viper, Venom, Thruxton.
Dimensions: H: 14 inches: W: 10.5 inches ---
Condition: Good condition.
- *RARE Colt Viper Double-Action Revolver
*RARE Colt Viper Double-Action Revolver .38 spl. cal. 4'' barrel S/N 66069R. Nickel finish checkered walnut grips; 1977 date of mfg. Condition: Excellent condition with an excellent bore. It retains all of its original nickel finish with some fine scratches overall. The grips are excellent. This is a nice gently used collectible Colt.
- Theodoros Stamos Greek/American, 1922-1997
Theodoros Stamos Greek/American, 1922-1997 The Viper, 1949
Estimate:$15,000-$20,000
- Four Chinese hardstone carvings, belt
Four Chinese hardstone carvings, belt hook, white with grey vein, chilong below dragon head, verso with flower, 4-3/4 in., red numerical code ; figural group, grey with russet skin, three goats, base with label for "The Percival Collection of Chinese Jades", 1-1/2 in.; archaic style belt hook, pale green to gray, horse head hook terminating in beast head, 6-1/4 in., partial calcification, beast mouth with minor chips; bi disc, greyish green with textured brown areas, one 2 in. russet area, two chilongs and viper, verso with raised spirals, 5-3/4 x 3-5/8 in.; age undetermined. Good condition. The Estate of the Late Dr. Jeffrey Lieberman
- Bicycle collectible lot including brass
Bicycle collectible lot including brass shoe horn ''AW Gamage for cycle shoes'' 2 balloon tire gauges 3 parts tins ''Bendix coaster brake'' pennant ''La Vipere'' brake card early ''cycle'' lock. Good to VG cond.
- Mark Catesby engraving (British, 1679-1749),
Mark Catesby engraving (British, 1679-1749), Arbor Foliis…Vipera Nigra , print from the Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands, first or second edition, hand colored engraving on laid paper, probable crown watermark, 18th century, unsigned, plate 9-1/2 x 13 in., page 13-1/4 x 19-1/8 in.; gilt wood frame. Minor tears along edges and bottom, hinged in, foxing, toning; frame with abrasions and chips.
- Mark Catesby engraving (British, 1683-1749),
Mark Catesby engraving (British, 1683-1749), Common Garter Snake with Hammock Viper's Tail , plate LIII, from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands , 1754 edition, hand-colored engraving on laid paper with "J. Honig & Zoonen" watermark, unframed, plate 13-5/8 x 10 in., page 191/4 x 13-1/8 in. Water damage to paper bottom margin with related losses and tears, handling grime, light toning.
- [NATURAL HISTORY] Books on Science and
[NATURAL HISTORY] Books on Science and Medicine Lot of 6 vols. Goldsmith Oliver (1730-1774). A History of the Earth and Animated Nature. Glasgow: W.G. Blackie & Co. 1859. 8vo half-leather gilt spine marbled endpapers lxiii 564; [vi] 663; both with plates and illustrations in text. Some damage to spines mostly at the head. Also flaking of both cloth and surface of corner leather tabs. [Darwin Erasmus.] The Botanic Garden a Poem. London: J. Johnson 1799 2 vols. stated 4th ed. Small 8vo full leather withgilt spine devices and lettering gilt borders on boards and on board edges marbled endpapers xx 492pp; xii pl [2pp] 282 [2]. Leather drying front hinge cracking (rear just starting). Text block holding. Previous owners of several generations left bookplates names stamps on frontmatter. Ferguson James F.R.S. Lectures on Select Subjects in Mechanics Hydrostatics Hydraulics Pneumatics and Optics. With the Use of the Globes the Art of Dialing and the Calculation of the Mean Times of New and Full Moons and Eclipses. London: W. Strahan J. and F. Rivington et al. 1776. 8vo full leather 5 spine bands 396 [6] 48 13 of 23 plates called for (the other ten have blank pages inserted as though plate never included). Front board and first gathering detached (still together). Damage to spine ends. Moderate foxing. Charas [Moyse]. Nouvelles experinces sur la Vipere. Paris: the author and Fauxbourg St. Germain n.d. (ca 1669 1672). 12mo full leather 5 spine bands 245pp 2 folding plates. First full title page missing (frontis/half-title present); second title page (p 201) present. Leather dry front hinge separating; front pastedown missing. Scattered foxing. Leaves overall in very good shape other than some humidity effects.
- Japanese bronze snake model Meiji
Japanese bronze snake model Meiji period, 19th century Well-cast model of a loosely-coiled viper; fully-textured with a dark patina and gilt-applied eyes. H: 3.5 in.
- (SANGORSKI AND SUTCLIFFE) BEWICK THOMAS
(SANGORSKI AND SUTCLIFFE) BEWICK THOMAS AND JOHN Select Fables. Newcastle: Emerson Charnley 1820. 8vo full brown crushed morocco ruled in gilt with circular inset design with an onlaid lion head on the upper cover surrounded by the moral from ''The Lion and the Mouse '' and a diamond inset design of a serpent on the back with the title of the fable ''The Viper & the File '' with eight jewels including four garnets on the upper cover and four turquoises on the rear cover circular inset with onlaid lizards on front inner covers surrounded by the moral of ''The Two Lizards '' and rear inner cover with ''The Sun & the Vapour'' in circular inset snake-skin endpapers goffered edges.