Royal Navy. A photograph album chronicling the inaugural voyage of HMS Ajax. The album covers its maiden commission, spanning from the 11th of June 1935 to the 6th of August 1937, during which the ship visited various locations including Gibraltar, Malta, Bermuda, South Georgia, Buenos Aires, Trinidad, and Havana. It contains approximately 236 neatly captioned photographs, each measuring 10.5cm x 7.5cm. The subject matter captured includes picturesque views of the visited regions, as well as moments such as the procurement of war supplies in Bermuda, the firing of smoke screens, the impressive 'Big Shoot' performed by the battleships of Alexandria, the harpooning of whales, the erection of a cairn in memory of Shackleton, and several onboard scenes from the Ajax, including the engine room, bridge, torpedo tubes, seaboat crew, and the aircraft catapult. Additionally, there are photographs documenting a 'Crossing of the Line' ceremony, also known as the Royal Neptune's Court, and more. The album is accompanied by copies of research obtained from naval-history.net, providing detailed information about the history of HMS Ajax. The ship, a Leander-class cruiser, was ordered from Vickers Armstrong of Barrow under the 1931 Programme on the 1st of October 1932. It was laid down as Yard No 682 on the 7th of February 1933 and officially launched on the 1st of March 1934, becoming the eighth Royal Navy warship to bear the name, first used in 1767. Completion of the ship occurred on the 15th of April 1935, at a cost of £1.48 million. HMS Ajax played a significant role during World War II, particularly in the Battle of the River Plate in December 1939, where it dealt substantial damage to the German battleship Graf Spree, leading to its eventual scuttling. Following 1940, HMS Ajax was primarily deployed in the Mediterranean. In February 1942, the civil community of Halifax adopted the ship after a successful WARSHIP WEEK National Savings Campaign.
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Royal Air Force. An inter-war period photograph album, with twenty-six photographs taken in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East, photographs 9" x 6.5" and 6.5" x 4.5", examples include a pyramid at Dashur with an RAF Airco DH9A light bomber in flight, three Westland Wallace bi-planes in flight, a Boulton Paul Sidestrand twin-engine biplane bomber and the Citadel in Cairo together with water dams, people, other pyramids and historic buildings, album size 13" x 9.5" (album partly filled)
A collection of 19th century and later decorative items to include a pair of brass and abalone inlaid candlesticks, a Chinese 1920s bronze circular tray decorated with a scene of buddha, pagoda, cranes and trees, a German silver plated Art Nouveau Jugendstil repousse tray, a pair of faceted and beehive brass candlesticks and a gilt metal Standphast Goldoil cigarette case with engine turned decoration to case. Measures
Kigu - A vintage 20th century circa 1950s gilt metal ladies vanity combination cigarette case and compact. The case having engine turned decoration and lipstick / lighter holder to top and snake chain strap to top. The compact having engine turned spring loaded powder tray and mirror. Marked for Kigu in several places. Measures 80mm length.
A collection of 20th century train / locomotives / steam engine related ephemera. Lot to include multiple photo albums to include the following steam trains, King Edward I, County of Carmarthen, Earl Bathurst, Firefly, Union of South Africa, Lord Nelson - black & white / colour. Along with signal box examples. Also include 6 x Stanley Gibbons, Stamps of the World simplified catalogues numbers 1-6 also (2015 editions). Along with 2 x Stanley Gibbons brand new old stock stamp albums with 100 extra leaves.
Edwardian and Later Postcards Incudes Reading and Area RPs, all loose, RPs include Olympic Regatta Henley Duke Street 1908, Wallingford High St flooded Oxford Rd Reading 1910, horse drawn fire engine in flooded Oxford Rd 1910, London Rd, Cemetery Junction Reading with tram, West St Reading, Broad Street Chapel, Heelas & Sons Minster St Reading, Stop me Buy one ice cream seller, and cranes lifting a GWR steam tank locomotive on a railway bridge in Vastern Rd, the remainder include, topographical and humorous examples, P-G, (35+)
William IV 18ct gold pocket watch/fob watch with fusee movement by G. J. Lewis of Newcastle on Tyne, signed and numbered 18475, the engraved gold dial with three-colour gold decoration, the inner case with inscription dated 12th May 1834, the exterior of the case with engine turned decoration and cast foliate edging, hallmarked London 1833, in a fitted leather box. Case approximately 44mm.Appears to be fully wound but not running, the balance wheel does spin if the watch is given a gentle shake. The fusee chain appears to be intact/not broken. The dial and case are in good condition commensurate with age, the case is hallmarked. The chain is not gold. The leather case is in good condition commensurate with age. The watch weighs approximately 66 grams excluding the chain.
Victorian 18ct gold fob watch with key-wind movement signed G. Carter, Hackney, engraved gold dial in 18ct gold case with finely engraved floral and engine turned decoration, London 1880, case 38mm, in a Victorian rosewood box.The watch is currently running and winds smoothly. The watch is in excellent condition commensurate with age, the engraved decoration is in excellent condition and still crisp, no obvious dents or scratches. The dial is clean. Weighs approximately 48 grams. The chain is gilt metal. The Victorian box is in good condition.
A small quantity of silver items including jewellery. Comprising; a pair of small trophy cups, Birmingham 1936, 79g; a foliate engraved napking ring with script initials, Birmingham 1908, 20g; another, modern and velvet lined; an engine-turned buckle bangle stamped 'Sterling Silver', 25g; an identity bracelet, London 1966, 25g; a 'Swoosh' brooch, 8g; and a tie tack
Two silver concave cigarette cases, each with engine turned bands. Comprising: one oblong with a round reserve with initials 'A.G', hallmarks for Birmingham 1915, 8.5cm, x 8cm x 1.7cm, 107g; the other rounded-rectangular with a vacant round reserve, Birmingham 1911, 9cm x 7cm x 1.85cm. 91g gross
An INRI crucifix on a loaded base marked 'Sterling Silver' and other items. Including; a miniature mug with a scroll handle, the marks rubbed, probably Birmingham 1910; two silver mounts from photograph frames; a silver match box holder; two decanter labels 'Brandy' and 'Sherry'; a Dutch import match box holder; an inscribed and engine turned napkin ring; and a cigarette holder case, various dates and makers, approx. 152g of weighable silver; together with a Chinese export small photograph frame with the mark of Wang Hing; a silver pin cushion base; a silver and tortoiseshell mounted desk tidy and other items
Dinky 957 "Fire Service" Gift Set to include 257 Nash Rambler "Fire Chief" Car; 955 Fire Engine with Extending Ladder with windows and 956 Turntable Fire Engine with windows and plastic hubs - conditions are Fair (do have some sun fading and chips on most areas) in a generally Fair blue and white striped lift off lid with detailed picture - see photo.
Dinky Emergency Service group to include 250 Streamlined Fire Engine - red including ridged hubs with treaded tyres, silver trim and ladder with bell; 253 Daimler "Ambulance" - cream, silver trim, red ridged hubs; another but later issue - finished in white body, with windows, red ridged hubs with treaded tyres and 255 Land Rover "Mersey Tunnel Police" - red including ridged hubs - conditions are generally Fair to Good Plus in Poor to Fair yellow and red carded picture boxes. (4)
Dinky group to include 250 Streamlined Fire Engine - red including ridged hubs with treaded tyres, silver trim and ladder; 252 Bedford Refuse Wagon - light tan, red ridged hubs with smooth tyres, green metal side slides and opening rear hatch; 260 Morris Commercial "Royal Mail" Delivery Van - red including ridged hubs with smooth tyres, black roof panel, silver trim and 471 Austin "Nestle's" Van - red, silver trim, yellow ridged hubs - conditions are generally Good Plus still lovely bright examples in generally Fair to Good yellow and red carded picture boxes. (4)
Dinky 310 Gift Set to include Massey Ferguson Tractor - red including plastic exhaust stack, black metal vent, yellow hubs (plastic to front) with black treaded tyres - bare metal steering wheel with plastic figure driver, complete with Hay Rake - finished in red, yellow - condition is generally Good (does have small chips along engine cover) in a Fair to Good all yellow and red lift off lid box - see photo.
Dinky 533 Leyland Cement Wagon "Ferrocrete / Portland Cement" - yellow including Supertoy hubs with grey tyres - Fair to Good in a Fair blue and white striped lift off lid box and 955 Fire Engine with Extending Ladder - red including Supertoy hubs with grey treaded tyres, silver trim and ladders, with metal tow hook - Good Plus in a generally Good Plus blue and white striped lift off lid box. (2)
Dinky unboxed group to include 153A Jeep; Electric Dairy Delivery Vehicle; Austin Covered Wagon; Mechanical Horse and Open Trailer; Luxury Coach; Daimler "Ambulance"; Berliet Turntable Fire Engine; plus others - conditions are generally Poor to Fair (many are repainted/restored) - comes with some reproduction boxes - see photo. (qty)
Dinky group to include 555 Fire Engine with Extending Ladder - red including Supertoy hubs, silver trim and ladders, with windows and tow hook; 591 Monarch AEC Thompson "Shell Chemicals Limited" Tanker - red, yellow including Supertoy hubs; 923 Big Bedford "Heinz 57 Varieties" - red cab and chassis, yellow back and Supertoy hubs with grey treaded tyres and 956 Turntable Fire Escape - red including Supertoy hubs, silver and black platforms, chrome ladder without windows - conditions are generally Fair in generally Fair to Good Plus (slightly grubby) lift off lid boxes. (4)
Dinky group to include; 2 x 189 Lamborghini Marzal - metallic aqua, white, red interior, Speedwheels, 2 x 223 McLaren -metallic green, white interior, black engine, Speedwheels, racing number 5; 283 Single Decker Bus "Red Arrow" - red, yellow interior, white opening doors, cast hubs & 432 Foden Tipping Lorry - white cab, red chassis & interior, yellow tipper & plastic hubs - conditions are generally Near Mint to Mint in Fair to Excellent window boxes & bubble pack. (6)
18CT GOLD SLIM CASED FULL HUNTER POCKET WATCH WITH UNION HORLOGERE MARKS, engine turned silver dial set with stylised Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, fully marked case and dust cover and UH within a shield stamped to the movement, the case numbered 134360, appears working when listed, 50mm case diameter, 66.5g gross, import duty marksProvenance: possibly purchased circa 1919 as a wedding present and thence a family heirloom handed down over three generations
AN ART DECO CHROME PLATED PHOTOGRAPH FRAME, A PERPETUAL DESK CALENDAR AND A PAIR OF WALL LIGHTS (5)The frame with glass sheets, on engine milled feet, 22.5cm wide; the calendar with hinged top and printed month cards, moulded plastic base with registration number No.22, 211/33, 13cm wide; and a pair of wall lights with label to the reverse ‘Lightolier’ 12cm diameter; and a chrome plated metal ink blotter with resin or Bakelite cube finial
Mamod - A boxed Mamod ST3 static steam engine. The model show some age and signs of use, appearing Fair Plus overall and would benefit from cleaning. The model comes with and funnel and some solid fuel tablets. Model sits within a Fair dusty box with some crushing and storage imperfections. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
Oxford Diecast - Cararama - A collection of 18 boxed predominately Oxford Diecast model vehicles in various scales from several series. Lot includes #76MA002 Mercedes London Ambulance; #76DN003 GMFB Dennis Fire Engine; #76SFE008 Grampian Fire Scania Pump Ladder and similar. Models appear Mint, presented within one Fair - mainly Good - Very Good boxes. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)
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