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Preisdatenbank abonnierenInseparables, an R. Lalique opalescent and clear glass easel clock, no.765, designed 1926, relief moulded with a design of four budgerigars perching on blossoming branches, the engine turned circular dial embellished with a Greek key border, moulded marks to bottom11.5 x 11.5cm A minute nick to the lower left front corner, otherwise in good condition. Moulded R. Lalique mark, circa 1930s. Clock appears to run when wound, but not tested for time keeping.
Good repeater carriage clock striking on a gong, the movement back plate signed Payne & Co, 165 New Bond Street, London, no. 402, also inscribed on the base plate Mr J. Snowdon Henry, 142 The Terrace, Piccadilly, no. 402, within a gorge gilded brass case, the escapement window enclosed within an engine turned silvered surround, 6.75" high (winding key)
French ormolu figural two train mantel clock, the 2.75" gilt chapter ring enclosing an engine turned centre, signed Steffenoni, Paris, also signed on the movement backplate and stamped Guyerdet, no. 2556, with silk suspension, outside countwheel and striking on a bell, inset into a rounded arched pillar surmounted by a seated robed figure playing a flute, upon a stepped base with cast egg and dart border, 15.75" high (no pendulum)
A collection of approximately 120 postcards, including topographical views of Britain and America, family portraits, a photographic postcard of a steam engine and another of a cowboy outside a gypsy caravan.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A collection of 16 photographic postcards of Worthing, West Sussex, including a crashed steam engine published by Edwards & Son, and others titled '116 Montague St, Worthing, destroyed by Fire, June 1st 1908', 'Station & Central Hotel, Worthing', 'St Matthews Rd, Worthing', 'Arrival of Lord Mayor of London, May 29, 1914', 'Chapel Road, Worthing', 'Eriswell Road, Worthing', '5th R.W. Kent Kitchen, Worthing 1912' and 'Coronation Decorations, Warwick St, Worthing, May 12, 1937'.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A selection of silver items, including A Georgian serving spoon, Jewish silver cups carked 84, set of six silver cups marked 925, a Georgian silver sherry label with later silver Port and Whiskey labels, a Georgian tea straining spoon, a pair of Art Deco engine turned napkin rings with two others, two sets of salt and pepper, a pair of spoons, and a cake slice, with a mustard pot with blue glass liner, and a silver plate, circa 900g (qty)
A BI-METAL CIGAR CUTTER S. J. ROSE & SON, BIRMINGHAM 1958 With 9 carat gold engine turned mounts 7.5cm (3in) long Condition Report: Marks to gold mounts clear Gilding to the edges of steel parts worn Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use 34g gross Condition Report Disclaimer
A FRENCH GOLD CIRCULAR SNUFF BOX JEAN-BAPTISTE LIZON, PARIS 1798-1809 3rd standard (.750) With a pull-off cover, engine-turned with rows of lozenge motifs within a border of chased foliage on a stippled ground 63cm (2 1/2in) diameter 77.3g (2.49 oz) Provenance: Christie's South Kensington sale, 19th November 2013, lot 337 (lot label); Sotheby's sale, 21st December 1964, lot 172 (note inside) Condition Report: Light nicks and scratches commensurate with age and light use. Marks clear. Generally very good Condition Report Disclaimer
A WILLIAM IV SILVER SNUFF BOX NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM 1836 With engine turned borders and engraved 'From a friend to the Rev. B.B.' 7cm (2 3/4in) long 65g (2.1 oz) Condition Report: Marks partially obscured Hinge good Cover closes well Engraving crisp Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
[MASONIC INTEREST] AN EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM 1840 The cover with an engraved presentation inscription within a chased oak leaves and acorns border, a conforming shaped thumbpiece, the sides and base engine turned, 8.3cm (8 1/4in) long 134g (4.3 oz) The presentation reads Presented to Brother Wm. Davis by the Brethren of Abby Lodge, Nuneaton, No. 625, as a fraternal mark of their high esteem and as a grateful acknowledgment of their sense of obligation to him for his invaluable services in the formation & support of the above Lodge of free & Accepted Masons. Abbey Lodge was founded in 1836 and was the first of the five lodges in Nuneaton. Condition Report: Marks are clear Hinge good Engraving slightly rubbed Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
[LANCASHIRE COTTON INDUSTRY INTEREST] AN EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER RECTANGULAR SNUFF BOX FRANCIS CLARK, BIRMINGHAM 1843 The cover engraved Presented to James Davies by Thomas Copeland in acknowledgement of Services rendered during the erection of a pair of Engines at Audley Mill, Blackburn. 9th May 1860, with an engine turned border, sides and base 8.cm (3 1/4in) long 107g (3.45 oz) Audley Mill, Kent street, was erected as a weaving shed in 1859-60 by Thomas Copeland from whom John Thompson purchased it circa 1880. By 1891 John Thompson and Co. were operating 588 looms to make shirtings and became part of Lilford Weavers in 1946. Weaving ended at Audley Mill in 1955. Condition Report: Marks are partially rubbed Hinge is tight Slight gap to cover Engraving lightly rubbed Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
THREE SILVER RECTANGULAR BOXES Comprising: a George IV silver rectangular box by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1829, the engine turned cover engraved with a monogram within a rectangular reserve, a chased foliate thumb piece and reeded sides, 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long; another George IV rectangular box, maker's mark and Birmingham date letter obscured, with a chased foliate border, reeded cover with rectangular vacant reserve, 7.5cm (3in) long; and another 140g (4.5 oz) gross
A SILVER RECTANGULAR BOX MAKER'S MARK H.W, LONDON 1922 With engine turned decoration and a circular vacant reserve to the cover 7cm (2 3/4in) long Together with a French silver coloured circular box, .925 standard Minerva mark, with engine turned and beaded decoration, 7.5cm (3in) diameter; and a Dutch silver coloured oval box, the cover inset with a porcelain enamel plaque, 11cm (4 1/2in) long 270g (8.7 oz) gross
A COLLECTION OF CIGARETTE BOXES To include: a silver mounted rectangular cigarette box by W. D. Pritchard, Birmingham 1953, with an engine turned cover and on four stepped feet, 13.5cm (5 1/4in) long, with a cedar liner; three square silver mounted cigarette boxes; a silver rectangular cigarette case by Asprey Ltd., Chester 1913, the engine turned covers with an applied crest and motto, the interior engraved with a presentation inscription, 9cm (3 1/2in) high; and an Edwardian silver vesta case by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1904, engraved with a monogram. 4.5cm (1 3/4in) high 132g (4.25 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
THREE SILVER MOUNTED CIGARETTE BOXES AND A CIGARETTE CASE Comprising: an Edwardian silver mounted cigarette box, possibly by William Comyns, London 1908, the cover with a reed and stitch border, engraved with a crest and presentation inscription (worn), 12cm (4 3/4in) long, with a cedar liner; a plain rectangular cigarette box, maker's mark obscured, Birmingham 1915, 18cm (7in) long, with a cedar liner; a square cigarette box by Francis Higgins, London 1926, the cover with engine turned decoration and engraved 'Bulgy', 9cm (3 1/2in) wide; and a cigarette case by E. J. Trevitt & Sons, Chester 1936, with engine turned decoration and engraved AG, 8.5cm (3 1/4in) long 67g (2.15 oz) weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A COLLECTION OF SILVER AND SILVER COLOURED ITEMS To include: a George III silver rectangular snuff box, maker's mark obscured, London 1819, with engine tuned decoration and circular shaped vacant reserve, 5.5cm ( 2/14in) long; another Georgian silver snuff box; a Dutch silver box, circa 1842, the cover embossed with flowers, the body with reeded decoration and a shield shaped vacant reserve, 4cm (1 1/2in) high; a silver coloured cocktail stirrer/straw; and two spoons 172g (5.55 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A COLLECTION OF SILVER AND OTHER ITEMS To include: a silver rectangular cigarette case by Joseph Gloster Ltd., Birmingham 1920, engraved with foliate swags and a shaped vacant reserve, 8cm (3in) high; a silver mounted pen knife; a pair of silver oval napkin rings by Robert Edgar Stone, London 1946, 5cm (2in) long; five other silver napkin rings; an unmarked silver coloured napkin ring; an American silver coloured and gold coloured inlaid cigarette case, stamped sterling 14K gold inlaid, with reeded decoration and engraved D.L, 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long; a gilt metal lighter by Dunhill, with engine tuned decoration, 6.5cm (2 1/2in) high; and another similar by S. T. Dupont, 5cm (2in) high 363g (11.7 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A SILVER MOUNTED PHOTO FRAME SANDERS & MACKENZIE, BIRMINGHAM 1925 With an engine turned border 35cm (13 3/4in) high Together with a silver coloured rectangular folding photo frame, stamped 800, with engine turned decoration, 9.5cm (3 3/4in) high; and a silver coloured shaped square photo frame, unmarked, cased with flower and mask decoration, 15cm (6in) high
A PAIR OF 9 CARAT GOLD CUFFLINKS BIRMINGHAM 1965 The octagonal panels with polished and engine turned decoration, belcher link connectors Size/dimensions: 1.7cm long Gross weight: 8.6 grams Condition Report: The cufflinks have some light surface wear commensurate with use Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF 9 CARAT GOLD CUFFLINKS BIRMINGHAM 1927 The rectangular panels with rounded ends, engine turned decoration, belcher link connectors Size/dimensions: 17cm long Gross weight: 12.2 grams Condition Report: The cufflinks have some wear commensurate with age and use, the belcher link connectors may be, replacements, in good working order Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF EARLY 20TH CENTURY THREE COLOUR GOLD CUFFLINKS The rectangular panels with three colour bands, with engine turned decoration, stamped 18ct & Pt, with belcher link connectors Size/dimensions: panels 1.4cm long Gross weight: 16 grams Condition Report: There is wear between the links, noticeable thinning, some wear to the panels, but not as much wear as between the links Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF 9 CARAT WHITE GOLD CUFFLINKS LONDON 1992 The square engine turned panels to swivel terminals, makers mark EVB Size/dimensions: panels 1.3cm wide Gross weight: 16.7 grams Condition Report: The cufflinks have some light wear and surface scuffs, the swivels are in good working order Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF GEORGE V 9 CARAT GOLD CUFFLINKS CHESTER 1931 The oval panels with waved engine turned decoration, belcher link connectors; together with a pair of associated octagonal topped dress studs, circa 1930, stamped 9ct Size/dimensions: panels 1.8cm long; octagonal panels 0.7cm wide Gross weight: 8.5 grams Condition Report: The cufflinks has some wear between the links, some general wear and scuffling. The studs have some light wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ART DECO DIAMOND BAND RING CIRCA 1930 The octagonal band with eight cut diamonds and engine turned decoration between, the inner shank inscribed Reggie Connie 15.12.32, and stamped Pt.97; together with a polished silver coloured band ring Size/dimensions: first finger size N Gross weight: 4.1 grams Condition Report: The first ring has some abrasion to the engine turned decoration, the diamonds are bright and lively. The second ring has some abrasion, it is silver, finger size P Condition Report Disclaimer
AN 18 CARAT GOLD OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH CIRCA 1870 Movement: Lever fusee, three armed domed balance, flat balance spring Case: 18 carat gold three piece hinged case, dust cover, the back cover with engine turned and foliate decoration and a vacant reserve, hallmarked London 1870 Dial: Gilt Size: 46mm Signed: None Accessories: Rolled gold seal with cornelian matrix, engraved with a crest, mounted on a fob Condition Report: Movement will require attention, it functions intermittently. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Dial appears to be in a poor condition with noticeable marks, scratches, tarnishing, some lifting of the laminate. Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing. Glass has scratches and marks. Case shows light scratches and marks. Hinges appear intact. Watch - 82g gross This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com Condition Report Disclaimer
THREE POCKET WATCHES Comprising: a 9 carat gold keyless win open face fob watch, import mark for London 1910, three quarter plate movement, white dial, four piece hinged case with metal cuvette, the back cover engraved with foliate decoration, 32mm diameter, 28g gross; John Forrest, a silver open face pocket watch, Chester 1891, lever fusee movement, three piece hinged case, the back cover with engine turned decoration, 52mm; another silver open face pocket watch; a silver watch chain; and an Edwardian silver sovereign case by Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1901, 34mm diameter Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
S. MORDAN & CO, A 9 CARAT GOLD PENCIL AND A PROPELLING PENCIL The propelling pencil with engine turned and spot detail, Birmingham 1922, etched L. Soper, 13.5cm long; together with a S. Mordan Co. propelling pencil, stamped 9ct Gross weight: 41.2 grams Condition Report: the first pencil has some denting near the tip, with name engraved to the top of the pencil, general wear commensurate with age and use. The second pencil has general wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
YARD O LETTE, A 9 CARAT GOLD PENCIL LONDON 1962 With engine turned barrel, initialled reserve, clip stamped Yard O Lette; together with a miniature 9 carat gold pencil, Birmingham 1927, with polished barrel and orb terminal; in a black leather case Condition Report: The Yard-o-lead has some wear, initials C.D.S, some scuffing. The small pencil has a split to the barrel. Condition Report Disclaimer
PARKER, A 9 CARAT GOLD 61 FOUNTAIN PEN LONDON 1974 Cap and Barrel: engine turned cap and barrel with rectangular vacant reserve Nib and Filling System: hooded nib stamped, cartridge, inked Condition Report: The pen in our opinion has a broad nib, no major dents or scratches, some scuffs commensurate with occasional use Condition Report Disclaimer
AN ART DECO SILVER CIGARETTE BOX GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO. LTD., LONDON 1921 With a reed border and engine turned decoration, engraved J. B. C. from R. H. W May 27th 1923 inside the cover 20.5cm (8in) long With a cedar liner Condition Report: Marks are clear Hinge good Engine turning good Engraving crisp Stands well Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A LEATHER TRAVEL CASE CIRCA 1929 The cover stamped R.S.A., with twin flip lock clasps and a leather loop handle, opening to a red leather interior containing a thirteen piece silver mounted dressing table set by J. P. & Co. Ltd., London 1929, with engine turned decoration and engraved R.S.A, including a silver mounted and tortoiseshell comb, and a leather writing pad and stationary folder 49cm (19in) long With a canvas dust cover
Five: Warrant Officer A. E. Brown, Royal Air Force 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue ((357126) W/O. A. E. Brown. R.A.F.) mounted for wear, generally very fine or better (5) £160-£200 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1944. Anthony Ernest Brown was born in Newcastle in November 1901, and apprenticed to Sir W. G. Whitworth & Co. Limited in November 1917. He enlisted as a Fitter (Aero-Engine) in the Royal Air Force, 11 January 1924. Brown advanced to Corporal in December 1931, and to Flight Sergeant in December 1939. He served at R.A.F. Cosford and R.A.F. Halton in an instructor capacity, prior to serving at R.A.F. Manston, November 1940 - January 1943. Subsequent postings included with 543 Squadron, March - October 1943, and 541 Squadron, October 1943 - February 1944. Brown advanced to Temporary Warrant Officer in December 1941, and to Warrant Officer in December 1946. He was discharged 21 October 1949 (awarded L.S. & G.C. 11 January 1942), and in later life lived at 105 Cauldwell Lane, Monkseaton, Whitley Bay. Sold with the following original documents: M.I.D. Certificate, dated 14 January 1944; Air Officer Commanding in Chief, B.A.F.O. (Germany) Certificate of Appreciation, dated 2 March 1946; named War Office Certificate of Appreciation for services in the Home Guard, 1952-1956; R.A.F. Certificate of Service and Discharge; recipient’s Indenture of Apprenticeship to Sir W. G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co. Limited, dated 24 November 1917 and other ephemera.
Three: Commissioned Engineer W. Barnes, H.M.S. Ajax, Royal Navy, who died in service in 1928 1914-15 Star (Art. Eng. W. Barnes. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Art. Eng. W. Barnes. R.N.) good very fine (3) £100-£140 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Ajax was launched on 21 March 1912 and was part of the 2nd Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland. William Barnes was born at Moushole, Cornwall, on 6 October 1881 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 9 June 1903. He transferred to the Officers Section, as an Acting Artificer Engineer, on 31 August 1914, and served during the Great War in H.M.S. Ajax, being confirmed as an Artificer Engineer on 11 September 1915. He transferred to H.M.S. Actaeon, for service in Torpedo Boat 20, on 20 May 1919, with his rank altered to Warrant Engineer, and was promoted Commissioned Engineer on 1 September 1924. Serving in H.M.S. Cyclamen in the East Indies, he died in service of heart failure brought about by heat exhaustion on 28 June 1928.
A Great War ‘Western Front 1918’ D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Company Sergeant-Major G. D. Young, 6th Battalion, Welsh Regiment, later a Captain in Swansea Home Guard Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (265253 C.S. Mjr. G. Young. 6/Welsh R.); 1914 Star (1098 L. Sjt. D. Young. 1/6 Welsh R.); British War and Victory Medals (1098 W.O. Cl. 2. G. D. Young. Welsh R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (265253 C.S. Mjr. G. D. Young. 6/Welsh R.) mounted as worn, contact wear and polished, otherwise nearly very fine or better (7) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919; citation published 11 March 1920: ‘He especially distinguished himself when his company was wiring the sunken road east of Pontruet in October, 1918, where he was put in charge of a section of front, setting a magnificent example to all ranks when under heavy machine-gun fire.’ George Dowe Young was a native of Swansea and a pre-war territorial in the Welsh Regiment, and otherwise employed as an ‘engine driver (Portable)’. He proceeded to France with the 1/6th Battalion on 29 October 1914, but was ineligible for the 1914 Clasp. He won his D.C.M. for good work when employed on the wiring of the front line posts held by 3rd Infantry Brigade at Pontruet on the night of 30 October 1918 (Battalion War Diary refers). His T.F.E.M. was announced in Army Order 380 of October 1919. C.S.M. Young re-enlisted in 6th Welsh Regiment (TA) on 9 April 1921. He was called-up in 1939 but was released in 1940 to help form the Home Guard in Swansea, ending the war in the rank of Major. Sold with 3 photographs including a group photograph of Major Young with other Swansea veterans, mostly wearing medals, a Swansea Evening Post news cutting with picture of Major Young and others on the occasion of the disbandment of the 6th Welch Old Comrades Association with the laying up of its standard at the garrison church of Christ Church, original ‘Certificate of Employment During the War’, and copied research including medal cards and Battalion War Diary for September and October 1918.
Three: Engineering Lieutenant J. W. Tribbeck, H.M.S. Monarch, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.7552, J. W. Tribbeck, E.R.A. 4. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.7552 J. W. Tribbeck. E.R.A. 3 R.N.) contact marks and edge bruising, nearly very fine (3) £100-£140 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Monarch was launched on 30 March 1911 and was part of the 2nd Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she scored a direct hit on the German dreadnought König, and engaged the battle cruiser Lützow. John William Tribbeck was born in Southampton on 27 September 1892 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 30 April 1914. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Monarch from 1 September 1914, and was advanced to Engine Room Artificer Fourth Class on 15 September 1915, and to Engine Room Artificer Third Class on 29 April 1917. Promoted Engine Room Artificer Second Class in H.M.S. Champion on 30 April 1921, he transferred to the Officers Section, as Warrant Engineer, on 31 March 1925, and was promoted Commissioned Engineer on 30 March 1935. He remained in Naval Service and served in the Second World War, being appointed Engineering Lieutenant on 12 September 1939. Officially placed on the Retired List in September 1942, he continued in service and remains listed as Engineering Lieutenant in the July 1949 Navy List. He died on 3 March 1959.
‘After having heard the battle raging around his craft, he left his engines under the charge of his assistant, picked up his sten gun, and joined in the gun battle.’ The unique Brunei D.S.M. pair awarded to Petty Officer Mechanician P. J. D. Kirwin, Royal Navy, Stoker Petty Officer of the leading lighter at the opposed Royal Marines Commando raid against heavily armed Indonesian supported rebels at Limbang, Brunei, on 12 December 1962, who, ‘when his craft came under heavy fire, left the safety of his engine room, grasped his automatic weapon, and engaged the rebels himself at very close range’ - one of just four D.S.M.s awarded to the Royal Navy in the period from the Korean War in 1953 until the Falklands War in 1982 Distinguished Service Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (P/KX.869578 P. J. D. Kirwin. P.O.M. (E) R.N.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Brunei (KX.869578 P. J. D. Kirwin. P.O.M. (E). R.N.) this with officially re-impressed naming, together with original Royal Mint case of issue for D.S.M., extremely fine (2) £16,000-£20,000 --- D.S.M. London Gazette 31 May 1963: ‘For gallant and distinguished services in operations in Brunei during the period 8th to 23rd December 1962.’ Revolt in Brunei Up to 1962, the island of Borneo was divided into the vast southern area under Indonesian rule and three British dependencies, Sarawak, North Borneo and, sandwiched between them, the tiny but very wealthy protectorate of Brunei. With the sun gradually setting on British interests in this part of the Far East, a proposal to include these three northern Borneo states into the new Federation of Malaysia was opposed by Indonesia which then proceeded to back the dissident TNKU in mounting an insurrection in Brunei with the aim of maintaining a North Borneo Union. To further this, in December 1962 the rebels occupied several towns, including Brunei town and at Limbang across the border in Sarawak, they held a number of hostages, including the British Government’s Agent - the ‘Resident’, ‘Dick’ Morris - his wife and a nursing sister. There were indications that the hostages were to be executed on 12 December. At this time 42 Commando, who were awaiting Christmas in Singapore, were put on short notice, and two days later ‘L’ Company, under Captain Jeremy Moore (later to command British Land Forces during the Falklands War), flew to Brunei Town where the Gurkhas had restored order. In fact, most of the trouble had been quickly stamped out, except at Limbang, only accessible by river. Amphibious Assault on Limbang Tasked with rescuing the Limbang hostages, Moore’s urgency was further sharpened when it was learned that the TKNU had murdered some hostages at Bangar. At the waterfront in Brunei he met the Senior Naval Officer, Lieutenant-Commander J. J. Black (who by coincidence would also rise to senior command during the Falklands War as Captain of the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Invincible) who had requisitioned two Z-Lighter landing craft for the raid, the Nakhoda Manis and the Sindaun, and provided these with five man crews from the minesweepers Fiskerton and Chawton under his command. Lieutenant Willis, being Black’s First Lieutenant, was appointed as the Senior Naval Officer charged with ensuring that the task force arrived off Limbang but once the assault landing was under way, the lighters would then come under the tactical direction of the senior Royal Marine on board. None of the Royal Navy men under Willis had any experience in handling Z-Craft or landing craft operations but they were now being committed to the daunting prospect of an opposed landing. At 10pm on 11 December, the understrength ‘L’ Company of 87 men, faces blackened, all wearing green berets with glinting cap badges for identification, filed on to the waiting Z-Craft. On board the lead lighter, Nakhoda Manis - commanded by Willis - was Captain Moore, his reconnaissance group, part of Company HQ, and 5 Troop. Also aboard as guide was Captain Muton, the Brunei Director of Marine who would later receive the M.B.E. for his efforts and four more Royal Navy crew including Petty Officer Mechanician Kirwin. The assault went in at first light: ‘When they were 300yds from the Limbang police station, and as the leading craft came abreast of the huts south of the town,‘it erupted like a disturbed ants' nest as the rebels stood to’. At 200yds the Commando Intelligence Sergeant called through the loud-hailer in Malay: ‘The rebellion is over . . . you should lay down your arms.' They replied with automatic weapons - an LMG, three or four SMGs - and some dozen rifles, supported by over 100 shotguns. The instantaneous counter-fire from both craft gave the commandos, thanks to their Vickers machine-guns, the initiative, enabling the leading craft to beach half a minute later only 30yds from the police station. Two marines of the leading No.5 Troop were killed before the craft gained the bank and their OC, Lt ‘Paddy’ Davis, was wounded as he jumped ashore. Sgt Bickford led two Sections of the Troop against the police station, which was quickly cleared, but the naval coxswain of the leading craft had been wounded and as the craft drifted off the bank, Lt D.O. Willis, RN, drove it hard back ashore; but this shallow draught lighter broached to 150yds upstream between the hospital and the home of the British Resident. Capt Moore sent the reserve section ashore, with HQ personnel led by TSM McDonald, and they cleared the hospital. As they came through to the back of this building, the Troop sergeant and two marines were killed, ‘for the jungle comes literally right down to the back door of the hospital’. The grounding of the craft up-river had been a fortunate accident, for Capt Moore found some of the hostages in the hospital. A rebel had fired at them but missed, and no one was hurt. While the ground between the hospital and the police station was being cleared, as was the Resident’s house, the Company Commander was told of more hostages. Therefore, he organised the clearing of the rest of the town to the south, and by the afternoon had released another eight hostages but at nightfall there were still rebels inside the Company’s perimeter, two of whom were killed close to the marines’ positions. Next day the town was secured. Five marines had been killed and six wounded (including a sailor), but the action here, coupled with those of the Gurkhas and Queen's Own Highlanders elsewhere in Brunei, had broken the rebellion. At Limbang alone 15 rebels had been killed and 50 captured from a force of 350, - twice the expected size. They had been taken by surprise, as the commandos now discovered. The Vickers guns in the second craft had been masked, the Company Commander also learnt, by the leading craft, until QMS Cyril Quoins asked the officer commanding this lighter if he could pull out of line to give them a clearer shot. ‘Sergeant Major’, the officer replied, ‘Nelson would have loved you’, and promptly swung his craft into a more exposed position.’ (The Royal Marines by James D. Ladd refers.) It is also worth quoting Captain Jeremy Moore’s observations, made much later: ‘It is perhaps interesting to note that, though my assessment of where the enemy headquarters might be was right, I was quite wrong about the hostages. Furthermore, it was chance that the second beaching happened where it did, that resulted in us taking the hospital from the direction we did. It could be that this saved us heavier casualties, though I assess the most important factor in the success of the operation was first class leadership by junior NCOs. Their section battle craft was a joy to watch...
A sterling silver Waltham side wind hunter pocket watch, 50mm diameter with engine turned decoration and cartouche with engraved initials within a garter surround, to a white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, blued hands and subsidiary seconds dial, the movement marked Am. Watch Co. Waltham, Mass. Bond St., serial no. 15389357, hallmarked Birmingham 1908, 97.75g, together with a metal Tell chronograph pocket watch,(2)Silver pocket watch:Not currently running. Not seconds hand.Hairline crack to dial, and other marks.Surface marks/scratches/tarnish to case.Chronograph watch:Not currently running.Tarnish/marks/scratches to case.
A 9ct gold vesta case, engraved 'Geoff Feb 25.1919' to the front, and 'Lets' verso, Birmingham 1916, 3.8x 3.0cm, 12.53g,together with a silver gilt match book case, by William Neale,with engine turned decoration, engraved to the inside 'J.and M.C., 1885-1935', Birmingham 1934, 6.3 x 4.5cm, 41.37g, anda silver cased glass scent bottle,import hallmark London 1976 (3)Provenance: The residual contents of Bixley Manor by instruction of the executors of Sir Timothy Colman KG.Vesta case very dented and scratched.Match book case with surface marks and tarnish.Scent bottle - silver dented and tarnished.
A 9ct gold cased fountain pen, with engine turned decoration, engraved 1888-1938, London 1937, together with a sterling silver propelling pencil,Birmingham 1890 (2)Provenance: The residual contents of Bixley Manor by instruction of the executors of Sir Timothy Colman KG.Fountain pen: does not write. The ink fill mechanism has rusted. The clip has come unattached and been later soft soldered to the lid. Surface marks/scratches.Pencil: a later pencil has been put in to the case - the pencil appears to be too big, and so cannot be drawn up or down. Surface marks/scratches, and dings in places.
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![[MASONIC INTEREST] AN EARLY VICTORIAN SILVER TABLE SNUFF BOX
NATHANIEL MILLS, BIRMINGHAM 1840
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