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Preisdatenbank abonnierenVictorian gold enamel and seed pearl brooch, Victoria 1889 silver crown brooch, Victorian South African coin brooch and a silver East Riding County Football Association fobCondition Report:Gold brooch tests approx 9ct-12ct, brooch is plaster filled has had some repairs approx 18 grams, silver gross 81 grams
Edith Brearey Dawson (née Robinson) (British 1862-1928): Stream in the Moors, oil on canvas laid onto board signed 17cm x 24cmNotes: Edith was the daughter of a Quaker Schoolmaster living in Scarborough as early as 1881, she studied under Albert Strange at the Scarborough School of Art, exhibiting at the Royal Academy and the RBA between 1889 and 1893. She married fellow artist Nelson Ethelred Dawson in 1893 then moving to London she mostly abandoned painting in favour of metal and enamel work
French-Ebonised 8-day wooden mantle clock c1890, with silvered mounts, decorative carrying handle and raised on ball feet, with a white enamel dial, Roman numerals and steel moon hands within a glazed cast brass bezel, twin train movement with a "tick-tack" deadbeat escapement and rack striking movement, sounding the hours and half-hours on a bell. Integral pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 25cm Length/Width: 13cm Depth/Diameter: 9cm
Tiffany- early 20th century brass cased 8-day mantle clock, rectangular case with engraved images taken from classical & mythological fables, with an open strapwork dome, finials to the corners and a cast figure of a standing maiden, case raised on a splayed base with acanthus engraving, enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute markers and steel hands, dial centre engraved Tiffany & Co Paris, twin train French movement with a platform escapement wound from the rear, baseplate of case stamped with the serial numbers 4372 & 5652. With key. Provenance from Chatsworth House, Derbyshire.Dimensions: Height: 22cm Length/Width: 10cm Depth/Diameter: 10cmCondition Report: Mainsprings wind but movement not working and in need of service/attention.
French- early19th century provincial 8-day Toleware wall clock c1820, in an octagonal case with brass ball carrying handle, painted case with contrasting decorative gold and blue motifs, enamel dial with Roman numerals, minute track and steel moon hands within a glazed cast bezel, twin train going barrel movement with a silk suspension and countwheel strike, sounding the hours and half hours on a bell. With pendulum.Dimensions: Height: 43cm Length/Width: 34cm Depth/Diameter: 14cm
Early 20th century 9ct gold open face, keyless 'Traveler' lever pocket watch by American Watch Company, Waltham, No. 17878530, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, case by Dennison, Birmingham 1912Condition Report:Approx 90.3gm, inner dust cover, pendant and bow also 9ct gold, movement not functioning but clean, dial with light mark around 1 o'clock and very small hairline between 4 and 5 o'clock, case with some light scratches, closes tight, diameter = 48mm
Early 20th century 9ct gold full hunter, keyless 'Traveler' lever pocket watch by American Watch Company, Waltham, No. 14765271, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, case by Dennison, Birmingham 1907Condition Report:Approx 91.55gm, inner dust cover also 9ct, bow not gold, movement intermittingly funcitioning, dial and glass good, case with some light scratches (more prominent around opening), closes tight, case diameter = 48mm
Early 20th century 10ct gold full hunter, keyless 'Royal' lever pocket watch by American Watch Company, Waltham, No. 10097407, white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, case stamped 10cCondition Report:Approx 70.1gm, inner dust cover also 10ct, all tested, movement not functioning (overwound) but clean, dial with some light specs, glass with scratch near 2 o'clock, light scratches to case, closes tight, diameter = 45mm
Rolex early 20th century 9ct rose gold manual wind wristwatch, white enamel dial with black Roman numerals and red 12 o'clock, London import mark 1915, on 9ct rose gold expanding bracelet, stamped 9cCondition Report:Approx 24.65gm (including movement), bracelet with magnetic springs, movement functioning and clean, dial good with a few very very light specs (not detrimental visible mainly with 10x loop), hands moving freely, replacement crown, one spring damaged to bracelet, case diameter = 27mm (excluding crown)
A Selection of Modern Costume Jewellery, including diamanté necklace, similar earrings, imitation pearl bead necklaces, ornate brooches and pins, open work panel style bracelet, with similar rings, etc, together with a hallmarked silver enamel pin/badge, "EAST MIDLAND MOTOR SERVICES LTD" "25 YEARS SERVICE", with engraving to reverse.
A Selection of Costume Jewellery, to include Attwood & Sawyer panda brooch, dolphin brooch, cat brooch, Irish copper cuff bangle, gilt coloured Abstract panel bracelet, enamel inset floral clip-on earrings, imitation pearl bead fringed brooch, amulet style pendant, imitation pearl bead collar necklace, pair of decorative buckles, statement stone set brooch, gilt coloured bagle, embroidered hand mirror, etc :- Two Trays
An Art Deco Style Enamel Ladies Wristwatch, the unsigned circular white dial with Arabic numerals, within plain case, stamped "925", to leather strap, together with another similar rolled gold ladies wristwatch, the unusual dial with arabic numerals, within plain case (worn), to gilt coloured expanding bracelet (damages). (2)
The rare 1814 K.C.B. neck Badge attributed to Captain Sir Thomas Lavie, Royal Navy, who was knighted for his command of H.M.S. Blanche upon the occasion when she captured the French frigate Guerriere off the Faroe Islands in July 1806The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander’s neck Badge, gold and enamel, hallmarks for London 1814, some loss of green enamel to wreath, one or two very minor chips to enamelled arms, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Spink, April 2023 when offered alongside other Orders, Decorations and Medals awarded to members of the Lavie family.Thomas Lavie, son of Germain Lavie and Ann Gregg, was born in Putney on 16 October 1765 and first appears in the Naval Service as a Lieutenant on the books of H.M.S. Astrea, a 32-gun frigate. During Lavie's time with this ship and under the command of Captain Lord Henry Paulet, she took the French 42-gun vessel Gloire in an hour-long engagement. Paulet was awarded a Naval Gold Medal for this action, and as Lavie was promoted Master & Commander a few months later it is possible he too served in this action.From 1796 through to 1800 Lavie was placed in command of several smaller vessels - namely the sloops H.M.S. Bittern and Seagull - before being promoted to Post Captain in January 1801. Though not appearing to remain actively employed during the Peace of Amiens (March 1802-May 1803) Lavie clearly enjoyed an element of patronage at the highest levels within the Admiralty - no other personage than Lord St. Vincent requested he be appointed to a ship despite being "low on the post list" (Selections from the Correspondence of Admiral John Markham During the Years 1801-4 and 1806-7, p. 3, Navy Records Society, 1904, refers) - a stroke of extremely good fortune in such difficult times for officers of the armed forces. Despite this, Captain Lavie appears to have next been employed as commander of the 32-gun frigate H.M.S. Iris from the autumn of 1805, before removing in June of 1806 to H.M.S. Blanche, the 38-gun frigate in which he was shortly to make his name.A Single-Ship Action, Capture, and Later LifeLavie and Blanche were patrolling off the north-eastern coast of Britain with the objective of protecting merchant ships and trade routes from attack by French raiders and privateers when they received word of an enemy squadron in the area under orders for that very purpose. Sailing north from the Shetland Islands, on 18 July 1806 the French frigate Guerriere was spotted and Lavie made all sail to close with his opponent. The resulting battle was an exceptional result for the British captain and the men under his command: Guerriere failed to prepare for action (perhaps mistakenly believing the British frigate to be French), and by the time Guerriere began to fight back Blanche had already unleashed two broadsides into their opponent's hull. French gunnery appears to have been particularly bad on this occasion, not only did Blanche suffer minimal damage with a mere four men wounded, but conversely British gunnery was excellent, with Guerriere losing her mizzenmast in addition to having over fifty of her crew killed and wounded. Brought safely back to Britain, Lavie's reward was a knighthood and Guerriere was taken into the Royal Navy as H.M.S. Guerriere; she later met her end in a single-ship action against the famous American frigate U.S.S. Constitution.Lavie (now Sir Thomas) continued in command of Blanche and saw further active service (capturing the George Washington in January 1807), but on 4 March 1807 disaster struck. Whilst en-route from Spithead to Brest to join Sir James Saumarez's blockading squadron, Blanche hit a submerged reef during a storm and swiftly began to break up. Thankfully Lavie and most of the crew survived, but were taken prisoner and spent the remainder of the Napoleonic Wars (some seven years) in French gaols.Upon Lavie's release he was court-martialled as a matter of course for the loss of his ship, but exonerated from blame due to the court concluding that a large quantity of iron used in the interior construction of the ship, along with a significant number of firearms stored near the compass, caused an unforeseen navigational error. Though free from blame, Lavie appears not to have received another active command until the end of 1821 when he was appointed to the 74-gun H.M.S. Spencer; he was, however, one of the first naval officers to be appointed a Knight Commander of the Bath upon its' expansion in January 1815. Sadly Lavie's time in command of Spencer was short-lived as he died on 1 February 1822, aged just 56, at the Royal Naval Hospital, Plymouth, and was interred at Stoke Damerel. He had married Mary Sissmore in October 1797 and it appears that at least two of their six sons followed in their father's footsteps to become officers in the Royal Navy.…
The rare and superb 'Operation Grapeshot' M.B.E., 'Monte Rogno' Virtuti Militi, 'Monte Cassino' Cross of Valor group of nine awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel T. Lipowski, 9th Heavy Artillery Regiment, Polish Army, whose remarkable life story includes a tragic episode during the Fall of Poland which saw him narrowly escape the fate of two of his comrades, who were arrested and murdered during the Katyn MassacreReturning to active service his extreme bravery attached to the 5th (Kresowa) Division in Italy saw him honoured on several occasions and even wounded during the Battle of Monte Cassino, being hit by shrapnel that had already passed through the lung of a brother Officer who stood besidePoland, Republic, Order of Virtuti Militari, breast Badge, 5th Class, silver and enamel, of wartime manufacture by Spink; Cross of Valor, with Second Award Bar; Cross of Merit, with swords, 2nd Type, silver-gilt; Army Medal; Monte Cassino Cross 1944, the reverse officially numbered '33078'; United Kingdom, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Italy, Kingdom, Croce al Valore Militare, sold together with an archive including a named cigarette case, portrait and photograph album and the named document of issue for the award of the M.B.E., overall good very fine (9)Virtuti Militari awarded 30 June 1944, the original citation (translated) states:'During the operations 'Adriatyk', he distinguished himself by working in difficult conditions under strong and accurate enemy fire, especially at the Observation Point on Monte Regano. He cooperated perfectly with the infantry, conducting accurate and effective fire, not breaking off observation despite the fire. With his behaviour, he set an exemplary example for officers and privates at the Observation Points, as always. He fully deserves the decoration.'Cross of Valor awarded 6 August 1944, the original citation (translated) states:'At Cassino he organized an Observation Point and stayed there. On May 10-12, 1944, despite heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire, he remained at the Observation Point and continued his work. On May 12, 1944, despite heavy fire, he left the Observation Point to get better information and moved forward. He was wounded, but he did not want to stop his work.'Second Award Bar awarded 1945.M.B.E. London Gazette June 1945, the original recommendation states:'During the period 9th -21st April 1945, this officer worked with the maximum devotion as B.M., F.A. 5th Kresowa Division Artillery, which was in support of the Infantry in their operations against lines of Rivers Senio, Santerno, Sillaro, Gaina and Idice. Major Lipowski made a particularly great effort and showed special dexterity on 19th April and night 19th/20th, when Headquarters 5th Kresowa Division was faced with the task of co-ordinating the fire plans not only of the Divisions Artillery but also Artillery under command of the neighbouring RAK Force (Reinforced 2 Polish Armoured Brigade with 2 British Royal Horse Artillery and 3 Polish Field Regiment in SP). Rud Force (3rd and 4th Polish Infantry Brigades supported by 5th Polish Field Regiment and 7PHA) and AGPA.Major Lipowski's skillful [SIC] Staff work at HQ 5th Kresowa Division Artillery on 19th April and night 19th/20th resulted in the rapid working out and co-ordination of the Artillery fire plans which effectively helped the Infantry and assisted the Armour in breaking down enemy opposition, crossing the Gaina River and approaching River Quaderno.The Staff work at HQ 5th Kresowa Division Artillery had to be completed in a limited time in order to prepare the above Artillery plans and called for great effort and extreme accuracy. Major Lipowski not only directed the Staff work most efficiently but shone as an example of adroitness and devotion to duty.'Note the number of the recipient's Monte Cassino Cross is confirmed upon the roll.Tadeusz Lipowski was born on 29 March 1904, the son of two flour mill owners. His parents were forced to produce food for the German Army during the Great War, whilst the young Lipowski attended the local grammar school. Joining the Infantry Cadet School in 1926 he transferred to the Artillery Cadet School the next year and was commissioned Lieutenant in 1929.September 1939 and escaping to fight againPosted to Bendzen, Lipowski was set to work training new recruits, he was still there when the German Army invaded Poland in September 1939. His Regiment was left in an exposed position and forced to withdraw to avoid being encircled.Lipowski was interviewed post-war and the interviewer wrote a summary of his experiences, this narrative takes up the story:'The regiment was soon split up and within three days it had been officially annihilated although splinter groups had joined other regiments to continue fighting. Tade was able to join the Le Wolf East Polish soldiers on the 21st September and together they had fought their way out of danger or so they thought. Similar situations repeated themselves throughout Poland where the soldiers fought bravely on their own without the support of their planes which had been destroyed during the first day and without the aid of advanced weaponry…'Not long later the Russians invaded as well, tightening the noose around the Polish Army, communications at the time meant that many soldiers were not even aware of the Russian attack. One of these was Lipowski who awoke in a wood one morning to the sight of a Russian soldier on patrol. Unsure of whether this man was a friend or foe he remained hidden as the unsuspecting Russian passed beneath his sights, it was not until later that he discovered how close he had come to disaster.As the Polish defences were overrun, the Regiments began to splinter in small groups either seeking to withdraw to France and carry on the fight or set up resistance organisations. Lipowski, accompanied by two brother Officers, returned to the town in which he had been at school. His sister was living in the town and while they planned their next step she concealed them in her home.His brother came up with a plan to move them to a safer location by dressing the three men in his suits and putting them in the back of a wagon driven by a friendly farmer. Lipowski was forced to borrow a suit by his brother however the two Officers with him refused as the suits were expensive and they didn't want to take them. Instead, they removed their rank pips and took on the appearance of other ranks.During the journey the travellers were stopped by a Russian soldier, the farmer attempted to explain away the soldiers in his cart however this was for naught:'The Colonel could remain silent no longer and admitted to the Russian that they were in fact Officers so that the farmer would not get into trouble. Tadek said nothing but looked straight ahead. These Officers were only two of the many who were shot at Katyn by the Soviet secret police and left to rot in the mass grave, later discovered and dug up by the Germans two years later. Tadek had once again narrowly escaped death by what he called "good luck".' (Ibid)Reaching an underground resistance organisation, Lipowski was concealed by them and on 25 December 1939 dressed as a civilian he set out for southern Poland and the border. At one point he was stopped by a German soldier and asked when he was going, for one heart stopping moment it seemed that he was caught. This was not the case however, and it turned out the German was drunk and looking for someone to share a beer with - Lipowski agreed to a drink and later the soldier even waved him off on the tr…
The '1917' D.S.O., 'Neuve Chapelle 1915' M.C. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. G. Gilchrist, Royal Engineers, late attached 8th Signal Company, whose bravery under fire saw him honoured in 1915 as well as receiving a total of four 'mentions' throughout the warDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved 'Lt. H. G. Gilchrist R.E. Neuve Chapelle March 10th-14th 1915'; 1914 Star, clasp (Lieut: H. G. Cilchrist, R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (Major H. G. Gilchrist.), with M.I.D. oak leaves, minor pitting, very fine (5)D.S.O. London Gazette 1 June 1917.M.C. London Gazette 27 April 1915, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry in repairing telephone lines under heavy fire, from 10th to 14th March, 1915 at Neuve Chapelle.'Hector Gordon Gilchrist was born at Thornton Hall, East Kilbride, Lanark on 9 May 1889, the son of James and Janet Gilchrist. His father was an engineer with a shipbuilding company and the younger Gilchrist studied at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. Later working as an engineer he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant with the Territorial Army and posted to the Scottish Cable Telegraph Company on 2 January 1912. Gilchrist was advanced Lieutenant with them prior to being mobilised for Great War service.On the outbreak of the war he was posted to 5th Division Signals on 5 September 1914 and entered the war in France the next day. Attached to the 8th Divisional Signal Company Gilchrist went into action with them at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle in spring the next year. This was a plan to break through the German lines at the village of Neuve Chapelle to seize the Artios Ridge. The attack was successful however they were unable to follow up on the offensive, around this time Gilchrist earned a 'mention' to go with his M.C. (London Gazette 22 June 1915). Advanced Captain not long later he was serving in that role when he was 'mentioned' again the next year (London Gazette 1 January 1916). Further promoted Major on 15 March 1917 he was again 'mentioned' just two months later (London Gazette 18 May 1917) to go with a D.S.O. in July.Restored to the Territorial establishment on 18 July 1918 Gilchrist was recorded serving with Scottish Troops around this time. He was promoted Lieutenant Colonel a month after the end of the war on 12 December and again 'mentioned' for the last time then (London Gazette 23 December 1918). Appointed Chief Signal Officer of I Corps he returned to Britian on 29 January 1919 for leave only to be caught there with spanish flu.Whilst still unwell he returned to the Territorial Force on 28 June 1919 - from his hospital bed at No. 3 Scottish General Hospital, Glasgow - and returned to the rank of Lieutenant. Promoted Captain on 21 May 1920 Gilchrist was posted to 52nd Lowland Division on 12 January 1921. He was never to return to active service and instead entered the business world, joining Halley Motors Ltd. in 1921.Appointed Joint Managing Director in 1924 he became sole Director in 1926. Joining the executive committee of the north-west Engineering Trades Employers' Association in 1928 he was Director of Bowden (Holdings) Ltd. in 1939. Gilchrist later died on 27 April 1960; sold together with copied research.…
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted K.C.B. group of three miniature dress medals worn by Admiral Sir H. Smith, Royal NavyBaltic 1854-55; The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. Badge, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, with wide riband buckle; China 1842, mounted as worn on E. & E. Emanuel riband buckle, good very fine (3)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 296.…
The Baronet's Badge worn by Sir F. H. Newnes, 2nd Baronet Newnes of Wildcroft, a leading turn of the century newspaperman and Liberal politician, son of the 'Founding Father of Popular Journalism' Sir George NewnesBaronet's neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse inscribed 'Newnes of Wildcroft 1895', hallmarked for London 1929, good very fine, in its fitted case of issue[C.B.E.] London Gazette 10 June 1954.Frank Hillyard Newnes was born in Manchester, the son of Sir George Newnes and his wife Priscilla. His father was a Liberal Politician and founder of the publisher George Newnes Ltd., his periodicals Tit-bits and The Strand Magazine are considered forerunners of Modern Popular journalism. The younger Newnes attended Clare College, Cambridge and graduated with an M.A. and L.L.B. in 1897.He joined his father's publisher that same year and worked there for many years, also following him into politics to become the Liberal M.P. for Bassetlaw, North Nottinghamshire in 1906. He managed to take the seat from the Conservatives however lost it again in the next election in January 1910. The same year his father died and Newnes inherited the baronetcy as well as the publishing business.Newnes married Emmeline de Rutzen, the daughter of Sir Albert de Rutzen, Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Bow Street, in 1913. After the outbreak of the Great War the next year he decided to join up, being commissioned Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve in 1915. He did not remain in that service however, transferring to the Army and being advanced Captain with the 12th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment. Notably he did not see any service entitling him to Campaign medals, as such this badge is his only named entitlement.After the war Newnes became Director of a number of companies in the publishing trade, as well as Chairman of Country Life Ltd. He was the Director of his father's publication, The Westminster Gazette, a Liberal newspaper which Prime Minister Gladstone allowed to be decorated with the Party's green colours, leading to it being dubbed 'Pea-Green Incorruptible'.Outside of the political and publishing worlds, Newnes was deeply involved in matters of public health. He joined the Voluntary Hospitals Committee for London and was a member of the management committees of the Royal Free Hospital and its Medical School. He also became Chairman of the Post-Graduate Institute of Dental Surgery and the Eastern Dental Hospital, the latter being the reason for his award of the C.B.E. Furthermore, he was President of the Printers Pension Corporation and Vice President of the Periodical Proprietors Association.Newnes later died in Western Australia on 10 July 1955; sold together with copied research including a biography of Sir George Newnes (the recipient's father).…
The Boer War C.M.G. group awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. A. Swan, who commanded the 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment during the South African War and was one of Lincolnshire's most popular landlords of the timeThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (Lt: Col: C. A. Swan, C.M.G, Linc: Rgt:); Coronation 1902, silver, in Elkington & Co. Ltd. embossed case of issue, enamel damage to the C.M.G. with some less than sympathetic restoration, minor edge bruising, otherwise good very fine (3)Provenance:Noonans, July 2019.C.M.G. London Gazette 26 June 1902.Charles Arthur Swan was born on 3 October 1854 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire, the son of the Rev. Charles Trollope Swan, J.P. and resided at Sausthorpe Hall in Lincolnshire. Educated at Eton College and later at Magdalen College, Oxford, he married Ethel Conway Gordon in 1885 and together the couple had 3 children: 2 daughters and a son, Major Charles Francis Trollope Swan M.C.. He was a Justice of the Peace in Lincolnshire for 55 years and served as High Sheriff in 1895.As Lieutenant-Colonel he commanded the 3rd Battalion (The Royal North Lincolnshire Militia) 1900-09 and was Honorary Colonel of that Battalion from 17 February 1909. He served in the South African War, where he commanded the 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment from 11 April 1902 to 31 May 1902 and was awarded the C.M.G. for his services.Swan generously paid for and donated Sausthorpe Village Hall to the village as well as making several philanthropic donations upon his death. Swan died at Spilsby on 9 January 1941.His obituary which appears in the Lincolnshire Echo of 11 January 1941 recalls:'Colonel Charles Arthur Swan who has died at his home Sausthorpe Old Hall, Spilsby, at the age of 86 was one of the county's most popular great landlords and until a few years ago took a very active part in public life in East Lincolnshire. He had been a Justice of the peace for 55 years and Chairman of the Spilsby Bench from 1919 to 1936. After leaving Oxford he commenced to study for the bar, but in 1882 he joined the Royal North Lincolnshire militia. This later became the 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment which he commanded for a time and of which he later became honorary Colonel. The Battalion saw active service in the Boer War and in recognition of its share in the activities its Colonel received the C.M.G.In the last war, Colonel Swan was too old for active service, but he did valuable work for recruiting and for the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association.'…
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