Sekon (G. A.). A History of the Great Western Railway being The Story Of The Broad Gauge, 1st edition, London: Digby, Long & Co., 1895, 16 black and white illustrations, minor marginal toning, some light spotting to endpapers, front gutter cracked, original gilt decorated blue cloth, lightly rubbed to head and foot, 8vo, together with; Stretton (Clement E.), The History Of The Midland Railway, 1st edition, London: Methuen & Co., 1901, numerous black and white illustrations, endpapers toned, occasional minor spotting, front gutter cracked, original gilt decorated green cloth, covers and spine lightly rubbed to head and foot, 8vo, and Grinling (Charles H.), The History Of The Great Northern Railway 1845-1895, 1st edition, London: Methuen & Co., 1898, occasional light spotting, minor marginal toning, front gutter cracked, original gilt decorated red cloth, spine lightly rubbed to head and foot, 8vo, plus Stuart (Robert), A Descriptive History Of The Steam Engine, 1st edition, London: John Knight And Henry Lacey, 1824, previous owner pencil inscription to front endpaper, 49 black and white engravings, minor marginal toning, light spotting to endpapers, half Morroco, covers and spine lightly rubbed, 8vo and other 19th and 20th-century railway reference and related, including Railways of America, A Century Of Locomotive Building, Railways of England, mostly original cloth, some in dust jackets, some leather, G/VG, 4to/8voQty: (6 shelves & a carton)
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C[airncross] (W.M., editor). The Record Flight from London to Calcutta: Being the Experiences and Adventures of Lieutenants Raymond Parer and John Cowe McIntosh (Australian Flying Corps) on their most Remarkable Flight, 1st edition, Development, 1920, black & white illustrations from photographs and commercial adverts, original cloth-backed printed boards, slightly browned and soiled, some edge and corner wear, 8voQty: (1)NOTESA rare publication concerning the first pilots to fly a single-engine aircraft from England to Australia. By the time they reached Calcutta they had run out of money and decided not only to fly advertising flights for whisky and tea companies over Calcutta but also to publish this account setting down the record of their flight thus far in order to help raise funds. They did eventually reach Melbourne and their aeroplane survives as part of the Australian War Memorial Collection in Canberra.
Four: Engine Room Artificer First Class N. S. Morley, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (271977, N. S. Morley, E.R.A. 3., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (271977 N. S. Morley. E.R.A. 2 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (271977 N. S. Morley. E.R.A. 1 H.M.S. Vivid.) light contact marks, otherwise very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Neville Stanley Morley was born at Devonport on 6 March 1890 and commenced his naval service as Boy Artificer in H.M.S. Indus on 20 July 1905. His war gratuity was paid to H.M.S. Colossus (Gloucester). He was advanced to Engine Room Artificer First Class in October 1922, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1923. Promoted Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class in H.M.S. Dauntless in December 1923, he was shore pensioned in March 1930. Morley was remobilised in June 1940, and served during the Second World War as a temporary Acting Warrant Engineer.
Pair: Artificer Engineer W. Polwarth, Royal Navy, who was killed in action when H.M.S. Mary Rose was sunk off Lerwick on 17 October 1917 British War and Victory Medals (Art. Eng. W. Polworth. R.N.) good very fine (2) £70-£90 --- William Polworth was born in Aberdeen on 18 May 1879 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 30 June 1902. Advanced Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class on 1 September 1914, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Mary Rose from 27 April 1915, and was confirmed in his rate on 1 September 1915. Awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 1 August 1917, he was commissioned Artificer Engineer on 1 October 1917, and was killed in action when H.M.S. Mary Rose was sunk by two German cruisers approximately 70 miles east of Lerwick whilst escorting a convoy of 12 merchant ships from Norway. He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial.
Four: Able Seaman L. J. Cornish, Royal Navy, who was killed in action when H.M.S. Acasta was sunk in the Norwegian Sea by the German Battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau, during Operation Alphabet- the evacuation of Norway, 8 June 1940 British War and Victory Medals (J.40902 L. J. Cornosh. A.B. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45, the Great War pair mounted as worn, the Second War medals loose, contact marks to the Great War pair, these nearly very fine; the Second War medals extremely fine (4) £160-£200 --- Leslie James Cornish was born in Dorking, Surrey, on 14 June 1899 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 5 June 1915. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Ganges, Centaur, and Curacoa, and was advanced Able Seaman on 1 July 1918. He was shore discharged on 13 June 1929, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day. Recalled for War service he served during the Second World War as an Able Seaman in the destroyer H.M.S. Acasta from 23 August 1939, and was killed in action during Operation Alphabet on 8 June 1940. On 31 May 1940 H.M.S. Glorious sailed from the Clyde to the Norwegian coast to carry out air operations in support of the evacuation of allied forces from Norway in Operation Alphabet. On 8 June she returned to Scapa Flow, escorted by the destroyers H.M.S. Ardent and Acasta. On the way through the Norwegian Sea the funnel smoke from Glorious and her two escorting destroyers was spotted by the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau at about 3:46 p.m. The German ships were not spotted until shortly after 4:00 and H.M.S. Ardent was dispatched to investigate. H.M.S. Ardent and H.M.S. Acasta laid a protective smokescreen to hide the British ships, and engaged the German ships with their 4.7 inch main armament, which proved to be ineffective. Despite coming under heavy fire from the much larger guns of the Germans, H.M.S. Ardent carried out a torpedo attack. She managed to score a single hit, but was struck repeatedly by enemy shells, and eventually capsized with the loss of 10 officers and 142 ratings. H.M.S. Acasta was finally sunk after roughly two hours of fighting; the battle flag of the Gneisenau was lowered to half-mast and her crew brought to attention to honour the brave fight of Acasta and her crew. Meanwhile, the Scharnhorst switched her fire to H.M.S. Glorious at 4:32 p.m. and scored her first hit six minutes later on her third salvo, at an approximate range of 24,000 metres (26,000 yd), when one 11.1 inch shell hit the forward flight deck and burst in the upper hangar, starting a large fire. This hit destroyed two Swordfish being prepared for flight and the hole in the flight deck prevented any other aircraft from taking off. Splinters penetrated a boiler casing and caused a temporary drop in steam pressure. At 4:58 p.m. a second shell hit the homing beacon above the bridge and killed or wounded the captain and most of the personnel stationed there. Glorious was hit again in the centre engine room around 5:20 p.m. and this caused her to lose speed and commence a slow circle to port. She also developed a list to starboard. The German ships closed to within 15,000 metres (16,000 yd) and continued to fire at her until about 5:40 p.m. Glorious finally sank at around 6:10 p.m. with the loss of 1,207 out of her crew of 1,250. The whole engagement lasted just short of three hours and cost the lives of 1,519 officers and ratings. From Acasta there was just one survivor. Cornish is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
Four: Engine Room Artificer First Class E. F. Waite, Royal Navy, who was Mentioned in Despatches 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 1st issue (MX.60517 E. F. Waite. E.R.A.1. H.M.S. Montclare.) about extremely fine (4) £100-£140 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 14 June 1945. Ernest Frederick Waite was Mentioned in Despatches whilst serving as an Engine Room Artificer Third Class in H.M.S. Guillemot (Seedie’s Roll refers).
The Victory Medal awarded to Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class H. S. Burton, Royal Navy, who was killed in action during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, when H.M.S Defence exploded after being hit by two salvoes from SMS Derfflinger and several other German battleships, and sank with the loss of all hands Victory Medal 1914-19 (M.11415 H. S. Burton. E.R.A. 4. R.N.) edge nicks, good very fine £100-£140 --- Hugh Stanley Burton was born in Islington London, on 1 February 1888 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 12 January 1915. Posted to H.M.S. Defence on 9 February 1915, he was confirmed in his rate on 23 February 1916, and served in the Defence, the flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir Robert Arbuthnot, at the Battle of Jutland, 31 May - 1 June 1916. At Jutland the armoured cruisers H.M.S. Defence and Warrior were closing with the disabled German light cruiser Wiesbaden, when they came under concentrated fire from the battlecruiser Derfflinger and four battleships at less than 8,000 yards. The Defence was hit by two salvoes which caused the detonation of a magazine and surrounding ammunition, and she exploded, with the loss of all hands. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
An original Royal Air Force Pilot’s Flying Log Book appertaining to Flight Lieutenant R. H. Orlebar, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who saw much action in Spitfires with 145 Squadron during the Italian Campaign in 1944, covering the period July 1941 to August 1957: extremely well annotated and together with numerous assorted inserts and a quantity of additional ephemera including photographs, letters, cards, medical reports, newspaper cuttings, the spine a little frayed; covers and contents in good condition £200-£300 --- Rupert Hale Orlebar was born in 1920 at Steyning Sussex and joined the Royal Air Force in November 1940. He commenced his pilot training in July 1941 in Texas, U.S.A., and, having been commissioned Pilot Officer on 6 December 1941, was selected to continue training on Spitfires at No. 53 O.T.U., based at Llandow, Vale of Glamorgan from March 1942. The following month Orlebar was involved in a mid-air collision at 1000ft. His log book noting ‘undignified descent on golf-course - 4 months in hospital after collision - most awkward.’ Upon recovery, he completed his training and went operational at No. 504 Squadron, Ibsley, on 29 January 1943. Flying the Spifire Mark V he partook in a variety of sorties over the next six months, his logbook noting, inter alia, sweeps over France, convoy patrols and a shipping strike on barges. On 3 May he states ‘Escort to 12 Venturas to Amsterdam docks. Attacked off Dutch coast by 190s. Phew!!!’ After a posting to R.A.F. Setif in North Africa in July 1943 he received promotion to Flight Lieutenant in December and then joined No. 145 Squadron flying the Spitfire Mark VIII ‘a lovely aircraft...oceans of power’ in Italy on the front line of the Italian Campaign in March 1944. Here Orlebar’s logbook takes on a diary like form, often containing lengthy paragraphs to describe the day’s events and usually including details of kills and incidents relating also to other pilots in the squadron. His first month in Italy consists of sweep patrols over the Anzio Invasion and Cassino Battle Areas with much action and a forced landing due to engine failure at Lago being noted early on. Involved in a kill on 24 March 1944, Orlebar’s log book entry - not atypical - reads: ‘24 March 1944 - Sweep-Patrol Cassino Battle Area. Blooded! Jimmy Minto, Mac McDonald, and ‘Blackie’ each got a destroyed this morning! Terrific show. Took off 15.45hrs in Green section, Hughie Wells leading 2/10 cloud, very good visibility. We were bottom section of 4, at 12000 ft. 2 stray huns cam down - Jock Sterling destroyed one - a 109. Jock Sutherland, Tommy Thomp and Hughie Wells shared the other - I had a shot at it from about 300 yards giving 3 rings deflection - didn’t see the strikes, but it started smoking and crashed. Pilot baled out.’ After a six week course at the Advanced Bombing and Gunnery School at El-Ballah, Egypt, Orlebar returned to Italy to rejoin 145 Squadron, now a fighter-bomber squadron, at Lago, Italy on 27 May and proceeded over the remainder of the year to undertake a variety of sorties including bombing rail targets and gun positions, bomber escort, bombline patrol, scrambles, fighter sweeps, armed reconnaissance and strafing. Detailed logbook entries continue to describe each day’s activities, e.g.: ‘29 March - Sweep Patrol Anzio Invasion Area. W/O Jerry McCully (Canada) destroyed a long nosed 190, and F/O ‘Brook’ Harrington got a probable and a damaged (long-nosed 190s) this morning before breakfast off Anzio these were both later confirmed as ‘destroyed’ by ships - very fine.’ ‘3 April - Sweep Patrol Anzio Invasion Area. Good weather and thin layers of cloud 5/10 - Bandits reported north of Frosinone - Blue Section saw their smoke trails - Jock Sutherland and Tommy Thompson closed to engage them, two short nosed 190s - they were at 20000 ft, the huns at 22000. Enemy aircraft dived steeply - Tommy followed his and shot him down ‘on the deck’ - Jock lost his - I was yellow 2 to Hughie Wells. ‘2 August - Bombing Road-Rail junction and strafing goods train on Bologna-Pesaro R/R - Weather good but towering masses of cumulus up to 14000 ft south of Bologna and over the hills. C.O.’s bomb failed to release on his bombing dive, coming off and exploding underneath him when he was strafing, blowing a hole in his wing. I was only a hundred yards behind him! - My bomb also hung up and was eventually jettisoned. Strafed train but it was empty and would not burn - no flak.’ Orlebar’s wartime operations tail off sharply after 21 November 1944. Aside from a series of internal flights in Italy in the summer of 1945 and a single solo flight in a Messerchmidt 108 in 1946, the only further entries in the logbook are local flights in light trainers in 1957.
A Great War 1918 ‘Zeebrugge Raid’ casualty D.S.M. group of four awarded to Able Seaman F. H. Hide, Royal Navy, who was wounded whilst serving in the Block Ship H.M.S. Intrepid Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (J.3075 F. H. Hide, A.B. “Intrepid”. Zeebrugge-Ostend. 22-3 April, 1918.); 1914-15 Star (J.3075. F. H. Hide. A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.3075 F. H. Hide. A.B. R.N.) traces of lacquer, edge bruise to first, good very fine (4) £2,000-£2,600 --- D.S.M. London Gazette 23 July 1918: ‘For services in H.M.S. Intrepid during the operations against Zeebrugge and Ostend on the night of 22nd - 23rd April, 1918.’ Frederick Henry Hide was born in Camberwell, London, on 5 October 1891 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class on 19 October 1908. Advanced Able Seaman on 1 December 1911, he served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, and at the time of the Zeebrugge Raid was borne on the books of H.M.S. Pembroke. The Zeebrugge Raid, 22-23 April 1918 On 23 April 1918, St. George’s Day, the joint operations on Zeebruge and Ostend harbours were carried out by the Royal Navy and the 4th Royal Marines. Their aim being to block the Bruges ship canal at its entrance, Zeebrugge harbour, and to block the entrance to the Ostend harbour by sea whilst inflicting as much damage as possible on the respective ports and ultimately nullify their use as bases for German torpedo craft and submarines. Sir Roger Keyes’ Despatch of 9 May 1918 states: ‘Intrepid (under the command of Lieutenant Stuart Bonham-Carter) had been unable to get rid of her spare watch of stokers, owing at first to the delay in her motor launch getting alongside, and apparently to the disinclination of the surplus crew to miss the coming fight. She therefore proceeded to the canal with 87 officers and men on board instead of 54. On approaching the Mole she came under heavy shrapnel fire. She rounded the lighthouse and, directed by Thetis, aground on her port hand, steered for the canal, very few guns firing at her, as they were concentrated on the Mole, doubtless at Vindictive and Thetis. On reaching his position in the canal, Lieutenant Bonham-Carter went full speed ahead with the starboard engine and full speed astern with the port helm hard-a-starboard. He then waited for the crew to get into the boats but finding the ship was making stern way he had to blow the sinking charges before the steaming party could get out of he engine room. Engineer Sub-Lieutenant E. V. Meikle, with his men, got into a cutter, of which he took charge, proceeded out past the Thetis till picked up by motor launch. Another cutter was picked up by the Whirlwind, and the skiff by Motor Launch 282. With the two officers and four petty officers Lieutenant Bonham-Carter lunched a Carley raft and went down the canal until picked up by motor launch 282. This motor launch came right into the canal under the stern of the Iphigenia - the next blocking ship - under a heavy fire. She was commanded by Lieutenant Percy Dean, R.N.V.R., whose conduct Lieutenant Bonham-Carter describes as ‘simply magnificent’ [for his most conspicuous gallantry Dean was awarded the Victoria Cross]. With the exception of Stoker Petty Officer H. L. Palliser, who was killed while in the motor launch by a machine gun, the whole crew got away. Lieutenant Bonham-Carter reports the exceptionally fine behaviour of the whole of his crew - deck and engine room alike - and I may say that here regarded the chances of escape from any of the blocking ships as very slender, and this was well-known to those who so readily volunteered for this hazardous service, and to the volunteer crews of the motor launches who ran equal risks in their work of rescue.’ Hide was wounded in action during the raid, and for his services was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal. Total casualties during the Zeebrugge Raid were 227 killed and 356 wounded, out of a total volunteer force of 1,700. Eight Victoria Crosses were awarded. Hide was invalided out of the service, presumably on account of the wounds he had received during the raid, on 25 November 1918. Sold with a copy of the General Order to the Fleet following the raid; various contemporary postcards of Zeebrugge; a copy of the book ‘Zeebrugge & Ostend Raids’, by Stephen McGreal; and copied research.
A Second War ‘Immediate’ D.F.M. group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant Jack Edwards, 142 Squadron, Royal Air Force Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1317475 Sgt. J. Edwards. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, good very fine and better (6) £2,400-£2,800 --- D.F.M. London Gazette 19 March 1943: ‘Edwards, Jack. 1317475 Sergeant, No. 142 Squadron (Immediate). Joint citation with Sqn. Ldr. James Frederick Henry Booth (37958), No. 142 Squadron (Awarded Immediate D.F.C.); and 911963 L.A.C. James Arthur Skingsley, No. 142 Squadron (Awarded Immediate D.F.C.): ‘One night in January 1943, Squadron Leader Booth, Sergeant Edwards and Leading Aircraftman Skingsley were captain, bomb aimer and acting flight engineer respectively of an aircraft which attacked the docks at Bizerta. Shortly after its bombs were released the aircraft was subjected to a series of attacks by an enemy fighter, sustaining much damage before the attacker was driven off. The starboard engine was hit and burst into flames, the hydraulic system rendered useless and the rear turret and other equipment damaged; in addition, a portable oxygen bottle was set on fire. The aircraft began to lose height and the situation appeared hopeless. The captain ordered his crew to prepare to abandon aircraft. Leading Aircraftman Skingsley, ignoring his parachute pack, however, attempted to extinguish the flames from the oxygen bottle. Sergeant Edwards came to his assistance and together they grasped the blazing bottle with their bare hands, carried it to the escape hatch and hurled it out. The fire in the engine and in the main plane subsided and Squadron Leader Booth decided to attempt to fly the bomber home. All moveable equipment, including guns and ammunition, was jettisoned in an effort to maintain height. Although the aircraft was difficult to control, Squadron Leader Booth succeeded in flying it to base where he made a successful crash-landing in the face of extremely harassing circumstances. These members of aircraft crew displayed courage and devotion to duty in keeping with the highest traditions of the Royal Air Force.’ The original recommendation for Edwards’ Immediate D.F.M. adds a little more detail: ‘Sergeant Edwards was the Bomb Aimer of the crew detailed to attack Bizerta docks on the night of 18th January, 1943. After dropping their bombs, they were attacked by a Ju.88 night fighter. After the fourth attack, the starboard engine was on fire, the rear turret knocked out, airspeed indicator and flaps damaged and the portable oxygen bottle amidships on fire. The machine also began to lose height rapidly. Despite this Sergeant Edwards very gallantly stayed in his turret until ordered by the Captain to take up position for bailing out. On leaving the turret, he immediately went to the fire amidships and with complete disregard for his personal safety and ignoring his parachute pack, he proceeded to help put out the blazing oxygen bottle, getting his hands severely burnt. He also assisted the Flight Engineer to lighten the aircraft by jettisoning all the removable equipment. By his prompt action, Sergeant Edwards undoubtedly helped his Captain to save the crew and aircraft. Sergeant Edwards has completed 23 successful sorties and his devotion to duty at all times has been outstanding and an example to his comrades in the squadron. Very strongly recommended for an immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 8 June 1944. Jack Edwards was born at Pontyridd on 18 May 1909, and was employed prior to the outbreak of war in 1939 by the South Wales Power Company as an assistant electrical storeman. Joining the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve as a Leading Aircraftman, he in due course became a Sergeant-Observer and was posted to No. 142 Squadron at Blida, Algeria. He was awarded the D.F.M. for his gallantry on the night of 18 January 1943, when his Wellington III bomber attacked by a Ju.88 after a successful bombing raid on Bizerta docks. The Rear Gunner successfully baled out but the remaining crew, after the exertions described above, made a successful crash landing at base; their aircraft was written off. Edwards returned home on leave in May 1943 and on 13 September he was commissioned as Pilot Officer (on probation). He was decorated with the D.F.M. at an investiture at Buckingham Palace, accompanied by his wife Bessie, on 12 October 1943. On 13 March 1944, his appointment as Pilot Officer on probation was confirmed and he was promoted to Flying Officer (War Substantive). He was promoted to Flight Lieutenant (War Substantive) on 13 September 1945, and finally relinquished his commission on 18 May 1954. Flight Lieutenant Jack Edwards died at Swansea in 1971, aged 63, his death being registered in the 3rd quarter of the year. Sold together with original Observer’s cloth wing and ribbon bar for D.F.M.; an original wartime copy of Blida’s Bombers by Squadron Leader Eric M. Summers, M.M., R.A.F., being a record of Nos. 142 and 150 Squadrons of 330 Wing during six months in North Africa, with honours & awards and casualties, the front and rear fly-leaves signed by numerous squadron members; together with an original photograph of Edwards and crew members at Blida, two original news cuttings and a quantity of detailed copied research and photographs including squadron O.R.B., combat report and London Gazette notices, all additionally copied to CD. For the medals awarded to the recipient’s father, see Lot 282.
A Great War group of three awarded to Engineer Lieutenant-Commander W. A. Horton, Royal Navy, who served as Second Engineer in the Royal Research Ship Terra Nova during Captain R. F. Scott’s last Antarctic Expedition, 1910-13, being presented with his Silver Medal by H.M. the King in 1913. Following the Great War Horton served as Chief Engineer in R.R.S. Discovery and Discovery II, and at the time of his death held the record for the number of Antarctic voyages completed, having spent no fewer than ten seasons, including winter voyages, in the Antarctic 1914-15 Star (Art. Eng. W. A. Horton. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Eng. Lt. W. A. Horton. R.N.) minor traces of verdigris to VM, othewise very fine and better (3) £500-£700 --- William Ault Horton was born in Derby on 14 January 1883, and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 7 June 1904. Advanced Engine Room Artificer Second Class on 12 January 1910, he transferred to the Royal Research Ship Terra Nova for service with the British National Antarctic Expedition on 25 January 1912, and served as Second Engineer of the Terra Nova during Captain R. F. Scott’s final and celebrated Antarctic Expedition. Promoted Acting Artificer Engineer on 1 September 1914, Horton served during the Great War, and was promoted Engineer Lieutenant. Following the cessation of hostilities he was advanced Engineer Lieutenant-Commander and resumed his Antarctic Research Work, spending ten seasons, including winter voyages, in the Antarctic, as Chief Engineer in Discovery and Discovery II from 1925 to 1937. He died in November 1939; at the time of his death he held the record for the number of Antarctic voyages completed. For his services in the Antarctic Horton was awarded the Polar Medal in Silver with clasp Antarctic 1910-13 (London Gazette 25 July 1913), receiving this medal from the hands of H.M. King George V on 26 July 1913. For his services in Discovery and Discovery II 1925-37 he was posthumously awarded the clasp Antarctic 1925-37 in bronze (London Gazette 7 October 1941). Uniquely (presumably owing to an oversight at the time), Horton was issued the clasp only for the second award, rather than being awarded it attached to a separate bronze medal; consequently his silver medal is the only Polar Medal that carries this combination of clasps. Sold with copied research.
Four: Commissioned Engineer J. A. Miller, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (269885, J. A. Miller, C.E.R.A. 2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Art. Eng. J. A. Miller. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (269885 J. A. Miller, C.E.R.A. 2Cl. H.M.S. Blenheim.) very fine (4) £140-£180 --- John Alexander Miller was born in Edinburgh on 5 August 1877 and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Pembroke II. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1915, and his medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M.S. Pembroke. He was promoted to commissioned rank of Acting Artificer Engineer from H.M.S. Grasshopper in June 1917, and was promoted to Commissioned Engineer in June 1929. His rank was amended to Senior Commissioned Engineer in April 1949.
Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class S. H. Collingwood, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. King George V during the battle of Jutland 1914-15 Star (269913, S. H. Collingwood, C.E.R.A.2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (269913 S. H. Collingwood. C.E.R.A.1. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (269913 S. H. Collingwood, Ch. E.R.A. 2 Cl. H.M.S. King George V) traces of lacquer, otherwise nearly extremely fine (4) £120-£160 --- Sam Hunter Collingwood was born at Rochdale, Lancashire, on 3 March 1877 and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Duke of Wellington II on 16 October 1899. He served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. King George V, and was present in her during the battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916, being advanced Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 1915, and was paid a War gratuity to H.M.S. Cleopatra. He was shore pensioned on 18 October 1921.
Four: Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class C. Cook, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.778, C. Cook, E.R.A.4., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.778 C. Cook E.R.A.3 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.778 C. Cook. A-C.E.R.A. 2 H.M.S. Colombo) contact marks and minor edge bruise to last, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Charles Cook was born in Mayfair, London, on 29 January 1893 and commenced his naval service as a Boy Artificer in H.M.S. Fisgard on 1 January 1909. His war gratuity was paid for service in H.M.S. St. George (Tenders). Post-War he served for two years attached to the Royal Australian Navy, reverting to the Royal Navy in 1922. Advanced Acting Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 April 1926, and was ultimately promoted to Chief Engine Room Artificer First Class. He was shore pensioned in January 1933, but was recalled for War service in July 1939, finally being shore discharged in July 1945.
Four: Chief Ordnance Artificer First Class H. Richards, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.7458, H. Richards, E.R.A. 4., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.7458 H. Richards E.R.A. 3 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.7458 H. Richards C.O.A. 1. H.M.S. Excellent) generally very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Harold Richards was born at Portsmouth, Hampshire, on 1 August 1892 and commenced his naval service as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Victory II on 6 April 1914. He was paid a war gratuity for service in H.M.S. Iron Duke, and his medals for service in the Great War were sent to H.M.S. Champion. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1929 and was shore pensioned in April 1936. Recalled for War service in October 1939, he was shore discharged in August 1945.
An Elizabeth II silver cigarette case with engine turned and pink gold banded decoration, opening to reveal a gilt-washed interior (by Asprey & Co., London 1958), 7.8 cm x 7.2 cm, together with a sterling silver cigar piercer (by L & C Hardtmuth for Sampson Morden & Co. of London), 7.5 cm long and an Edwardian silver cheroot case (by Samuel L Levi, Birmingham 1906), 8.5 cm long, 4.87 oz total
A 9 carat gold engine turned snuff box with sliding top and harebell banded edge by S.J. Rose & Son of London 27.5 g 4.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 1 cmCondition ReportHas light wear and tear, the inside lid has a polish line/mark to the inside and some kind of residue as well as a small knock/roughness to one corner. Otherwise item has general wear and tear conducive with age and use - see images for more details
The Beverley Mill Plant, a live steam plant with single cylinder horizontal engine, with vertical boiler with detachable chimney stack, horizontal twin flywheels, dynamo and street lamp, with brass flagged effect floor and raised to a mahogany stepped base, height 36cm, length 34cm, built by John Hemmens 2013, with name plate and another plate reading Model No. 5.
AMENDED - A Jubilee locomotive brass name plate, raised lettering on a red background, 16.5cm x 83cm, and the oval Andrew Barclay Sons & Co works plate Caledonia works Kilmarnock No 2012, 1935, 42.5cm x 29.5cm. (2)NB - The 0-6-0 Jubilee tank engine was in use on the Black Country Baggeridge branch in 1935 and was later dismantled at Round Oak in 1963. Further references to this engine are found in Mr Ned Williams book The Earl of Dudley’s Railway.
A 1961 AJS 650cc twin motorcycle model 31DL, registration No 160 TPG, 2585 miles showing, frame No A80104, engine No X6369 with blue tank finished in chrome and black, twin exhausts and wire spoke wheels, comes with keys and V5C first registered 13th March 1961 and a folder of relevant paperwork, including invoices and receipts.
AMENDED - A 1961 AJS 650cc twin motorcycle, model 16, not registered, frame no A78039, engine no X2954, replacement gear box no M26467, twin exhaust, in black and chrome, leather seat, together with large box of accessories including a spare petrol tank, an ongoing and unfinished project, no V5C but comes with a folder of paperwork receipts and invoices.
A 1960 AJS 248cc motorcycle, model 14, in blue and black, not registered, frame no 7889, engine no 60/14 6572, gear box no G7096 with wire spoke wheels, lacking seat, some spares, a restoration project, no V5C but with a small folder of relevant paperwork to include original spares list. Ideal restoration project.
Eleven Corgi diecast models, all Dibnah's Choice or Vintage Glory of Steam including some Premium Editions, comprising 80113 The Great North Fowler B6 Crane Engine & Log Trailer, CC12511 Dingles Atkinson Borderer, Low Loader & Garrett Road Roller, CC2021 Newquay Steam Beer Foden Dropside Wagon, CC20001 Tarmac Sentinel Dropside Wagon, Trailer & Load, CC20302 War Department Garrett 4CD Tractor & Trailer, CC20102 A Deakins & Sons Fowler B6 'Super Lion' Showmans Engine etc, all boxed. (11)
A live steam Burrell traction engine, 'Old Sal', well made and finished by Colin Tyler in 1968, presented in a mahogany display case with glazed top, height 82cm x width 66cm x length 132cm, and cupboard base, height 70cm x width 72cm x length 137cm.Provenance - This model was purchased in the Christie's South Kensington Motoring Art, Railway Art and Models Sale on 11th August 1994.
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