A MATCHED PAIR OF MAHOGANY AND UPHOLSTERED SOFASIN GEORGE III STYLEthe larger sofa 92cm high, 215cm wide, 72cm deep overall, the smaller sofa 89cm high, 204cm wide, 69cm deep overall Condition Report: As catalogued these are in George III style, they are more likely to be mid 20th century frames which have been more recently upholstered, they are a close pair and not a true pair - one is slightly larger and has four supports the smaller on three supports - they have been upholstered 'as a pair'. The legs and frames with marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useThe frames appear to be solid and stable overall, the upholstery is later applied, Dreweatts can make no comments or give any guarantees as to the condition or originality to the frame beneath this later upholstery. This is in a condition that reflects its lack of significant age and light use in a domestic settingPlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
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A PAIR OF GILT METAL MOUNTED BLACK MARBLE URNSIN LOUIS XVI STYLEeach 45cm high overallProvenance:An Important Collection from a Cadogan Square HouseSotheby's, New York, 22nd May 1991, Lot 187Sotheby's, New York, 4th May 1999, Lot 141 Condition Report: Overall there are fine scratches, rubbing, knocks and abrasions consistent with age and wear.The pleated silk lampshades have some marks and aging. Observations including un-polished brass top light arms; the ormolu with some rubbing to the edges and raised sections; some residue to the urns almost like glue; some rust to the underside; some marks; some residue from a sticky label; the brass screw top to one of the lamps with the screw section sheered from the table lamp and now within the terminal.Please see the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition.Condition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE ITALIAN CUT-GLASS AND GILT IRON TWENTY EIGHT-LIGHT CHANDELIER PIEDMONTESE, MID 18TH CENTURY AND LATER With twenty eight candles over two tiers, on C and reverse C-scroll arms with all over beading and flowerhead mounts, swag and pendant prisms, electrified Height overall approximately 140cm, 120cm wide Provenance: An Important Collection from a Cadogan Square HousePerrin Antiquaires, Paris, acquired 3rd December 1997Viewing: Please note this lot is on view at our Hambridge Lane Premises - approximately 10 minute drive from Donnington Priory. Condition Report: The chandelier is constructed with two metal arm holder tiers- these are united by 4 arms (each with 5 lights) that slot into top adn bottom tier. Additionally there are 4 small branches- with no lights that slot into the top tier- and 4 2 light branches that slot into the bottom tier. Both tiers have vacant apertures suggesting there may originally have been further fitments.The iron frame has a rough gilt brushed surface with rubbing of variable nature. Whilst the flower head banding to the arms feels correct- the larger drops throughout are of a different colour and feel to be possibly French later replacements. The finial to the centre is fairly modern and the ball drops also feel different in style.The whole slightly dirty adn with chips and losses to drops and fitments - not visually detrimental initially- but we do have some loose elements which are broken suggesting some replacements may need to be made.The whole has wiring attached to the surface of the branches with brass thin wire but the main electrical wiring seems incomplete- the whole will require a through electrical checking, rewiring and refitting prior to installation.Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. ELECTRICAL GOODS. These are sold as decorative items only and if bought for use must be checked over for compliance with safety regulations by a qualified electrician before use. Condition Report Disclaimer
A LARGE AND IMPRESSIVE GILT AND LACQUERED BRASS EIGHT BRANCH CHANDELIER AFTER A DESIGN BY CHARLES HEATHCOTE TATHAM, CIRCA 1825 AND LATER Central column with graduated tiers of lotus leaves and scrolled acanthus mounted with three figures of stylized eagles, supporting eight numbered scrolled and leaf scrolling arms now fitted with mock candles and with clear and frosted glass shades, electrified approximately 242cm high, 129cm diameterProvenance:An Important Collection from a Cadogan Square HouseViewing: Please note this lot is on view at our Hambridge Lane Premises - approximately 10 minute drive from Donnington Priory.Traditionally auctioneers and historians have always credited this distinctive and unusual form of tiered corona chandelier design to the London designer and retailer William Collins (fl. 1808-1852) and Johnston Brookes & Co. In 2002 Phillips New York offered 6 chandeliers as part of the John Hobbs auctions- each attributed to Collins. A footnote to one of the lots (lot 65, October 22, 2002) is perhaps a better starting point to help attribute this form of design more accurately."There are also related chandeliers with tiered lotus leaf stems, which might possibly be by Collins, at Castle Howard, Yorkshire."The chandeliers at Castle Howard were actually designed by the architect and designer Charles Heathcote Tatham. In his 1806 book "Designs For Ornamental Plate, Many Of Which Have Been Executed In Silver From Original Drawings" plate 7 illustrates "a chandelier executed in gold metal for the New Gallery finished at Castle Howard in 1802". In common with this lot its construction is formed around a single central pole with no hanging chains and stepped individual tiers of floral mounts- above the moulded light dish with arms and foliate wrapped terminal below. The maker of his chandeliers for Castle Howard is unknown but Tatham and his brother produced work in collaboration with and for Vulliamy. Vulliamy's use of an eagle decorative motif is well known and might indicate a design inspiration for this lot.Another maker, of a slightly later date, was the firm of Messrs. Hancock and Rixon, the court 'Lustre and Glass manufacturers. It may be that they drew on Tatham's designs for their own work- notably the dolphin detailed pair of chandeliers for Sutherland House (formerly York House), London commissioned by George Granville Leveson-Gower, 2nd Duke of Sutherland (d. 1861). Condition Report: Viewing: Please note this lot is on view at our Hambridge Lane Premises - approximately 10 minute drive from Donnington Priory.The chandelier has been reassembled for photography only and is currently disassembled. Condition Report Disclaimer
A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU THREE LIGHT WALL SCONCES POSSIBLY BY ÉMMANUEL ZWIENER, CIRCA 1860 Central sconce on opposing griffin head supports, back plate with urn above imbricated scroll volute support, variously incised 'Z'each 46cm high, 28cm wideProvenance: Private Collection from a Country House, Berkshire. Condition Report: Both now drilled and with old wiring for electricity. One with detached left branch/arm which will require remedial work. One lacking end to scrolling drop to base. Both rubbed and worn from use and with signs of wear from fairly heavy use- surface dirtyCondition Report Disclaimer
A SCULPTED ALABASTER BUST OF A YOUNG LAUGHING GIRL ITALIAN, LATE 19TH CENTURY Mottled grey marble base, unsigned 47.5cm high overall, the base 23cm wide, 19cm deepCondition Report: Remedial infill rest probably from carving to flaws to reverse- some internal flaws visible under strong light notably top knot of hair- some rubbing and wear to raised carved extremities- surface marks and spot dirt blemishing notably to eyeCondition Report Disclaimer
AFTER RAPHAEL SANZIOTHE MADONNA DELLA SEDIAOil on canvas89 x 70cm (35 x 27½ in.)Provenance:Property from the Kingshott CollectionSale, Christie's South Kensington, 8 September 2015, lot 241 After the original work, executed c. 1513-1514, in the Palazzo Pitti Collection in Florence, Italy.Condition Report: The canvas has been relined and on a later stretcher (slightly loose). Fine surface cracking but the paint layer appears to be stable. A repaired hole below madonna's chin and a diagonal repaired tear on her arm. UV light reveals retouching in these areas and also in broader areas in the background (largest areas along left and lower edge) as well as in some fine lines on the madonna's face. It has been cleaned and revarnished. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE CONTINENTAL GREEN FLUORSPAR AND LAPIS LAZULI INLAID TABLE TOP 20TH CENTURY Of rectangular form, with rectangular book-matched veneersapproximately 57 x 95cmCondition Report: The top is 4.5cm thick, and may benefit from a light clean. Area of damage to one side edge and with rubbing and surface wear from use and cleaning. Remains of old mostly illegible Sotheby's lot label to reverse.Please refer to additional images for visual references to condition which forms part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Buyers are reminded that liability for loss and damage transfers to the buyer from the fall of the hammer. Whilst the majority of lots will remain in their location until collected, we can accept no responsibility for any damage which may occur, even in the event of Dreweatts staff assisting carriers during collection. Condition Report Disclaimer
SIX HAND-COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF EGYPT (LUXOR, KARNAK, DENDERA) EARLY 19TH CENTURY40 x 78cm (15½ x 30½ in.) and smaller (6) Provenance: Property from the Kingshott Collection Condition Report: Under glass and unexamined out of frame. Some light foxing, creasing and minor abrasions, the sheets are presumably laid down. Colours generally appear quite strong. Two have slightly lifted from the sheet they have been laid down on. Condition Report Disclaimer
A RARE GEORGE III BLACK JAPANNED AND POLYCHROME DECORATED SEMI ELLIPTICAL FOLDING TEA TABLEBY HENRY CLAY, LAST QUARTER 18TH CENTURY Veneered in papier mâché and painted, the top with neoclassical reserves and with Grand Tour style vignettes within bands of Roman style profile portraits, the interior with a Chinoiserie scene, the whole with 73.5cm high, 92cm wide, 46cm deep (when closed)The discovery of this rare table is an important addition to the very small number of known examples of furniture produced by the Birmingham manufacturer, inventor and entrepreneur Henry Clay (1738-1812).In 1776 Edward Daniel Clarke noted in his book that he had visited Clay- and seen two pier tables for Lord Bristol, "which were painted after some designs brought purposely from Rome". These tables for the 4th Earl disappeared until 1987 when two appeared at Christie's London with two further appearing in 2005 and two more known to be in a private collection. The Bristol tables were designed with decoration to the top in two styles. Either fully painted scenes of Italianate landscapes- or in the Pompeian manner with vignettes within formal borders with medallions of profile human and animal heads and with central medallion of Cupids sacrificing at an altar, while crowning a roundel portrait of Beatrice Cenci as seen in the Palazzo Barberini.This table corresponds to the second form of decorative design. A papier mâché tray in the Birmingham Museum stamped Henry Clay has this exact design- presented as an oval- which is how this table design would appear if two such tables were placed back-to-back. The frieze and top and legs are veneered in what Clay referred to as "panel"- his 1772 patented version of 'stoved', or baked, japanning on papier mâché.Whilst the location and existence of the Bristol tables is recorded- it is also known that Clay carried out commissions for other similar examples of furniture and tables. Most notably it was said that he presented a pair of pier tables to Queen Charlotte, the wife of George III. There appears to be no trace of such tables in the Royal Collection but it seems that many pieces purchased by Queen Charlotte were later sold. The gift had been made with a view to currying favour and further commissions from the Queen, her retinue and the court. It is a tantalising possibility that this table may be from one such commission.The interior decoration on this table, especially the execution of the trees, may be compared with the Clay panel sold by Woolley & Wallis, 11 November 2008, Lot 365. The pendant heads bear comparison with the doors in the Marble Hall, at Keddleston Hall in Derbyshire (pl.11 p21 in "Japanned Papier Mache").We are most grateful to Yvonne Jones for her assistance and suggestions with cataloguing and researching this table.Related Literature:Yvonne Jones, 'A recent discovery of two papier mâché pier tables by Henry Clay', The Furniture History Society Newsletter, no. 162, May 2006Yvonne Jones, 'George Brookshaw - Japanner! Further light on japanned metal and papier mâché furniture c. 1740-c. 1820', The Furniture History Society Newsletter, no. 173, February 2009Yvonne Jones, 'Japanned papier mâché and tinware c.1740-1940', pp.128-130, Woodbridge, Antique Collectors' Club, 2012Condition Report: Wear, abrasions and loss from use, handling and as per age.The surface uniformly with build up of surface dirt and varnish(?) discolouration. The main top with undulations from carcass movement. Streaky patches of surface that might be from old water spillage. Interior much better condition. Some rubbing to exposed gilded detailsStructurally- all 4 legs have been off at one time or another. Back two with modern metal strip bracing, 1 front with underframe block repair- the other with cruder nail repair.Losses to veneer most notably to extremities and exposed edges notably back corners, feet and top and frieze marginsPlease see numerous additional images for visual references to condition which form part of this condition report.All lots are available for inspection and Condition Reports are available on request. However, all lots are of an age and type which means that they may not be in perfect condition and should be viewed by prospective bidders; please refer to Condition 6 of the Conditions of Business for Buyers. This is particularly true for garden related items.We must advise you that we are not professional restorers or conservators and we do not provide any guarantee or warranty as to a lot's condition. Accordingly, it is recommended that prospective buyers inspect lots or have their advisors do so, and satisfy themselves as to condition and accuracy of descriptionAll lots are offered for sale "as viewed" and subject to the applicable Conditions of Business for Buyer's condition, which are set out in the sale catalogue and are available on request. Condition Report Disclaimer
Pair of Howard style armchairswith blue kelim style upholstery, on turned wooden legs terminating in brass castors, 73cm wide approx x 90cm high approx overall (2)Overall light wear consistent with age and use. Tarnish/wear to castors and metal finish. Tiny stains in places. Minor pulls. No odour.
Charles Goldsborough Anderson (1865-1936)Portrait of a vicar and his wife, oil on canvas, one signed in full top left and the other with monogram, 55cm x 44cm, one framed and under glassNot relined, and in original frames with light wear due to the age. The lady portrait is looser and has some marks.
A PAIR OF FRENCH BRONZE AND GILT METAL THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA IN EMPIRE STYLE MID-19TH CENTURY modelled as a winged figure standing on an orb, holding an urn with three scrolling candle holders, on a cylindrical pedestal with engine turned decoration and a square foot 65.5cm high (2) Catalogue Note For a similar pair, see Bonhams, The Gentleman's Library Sale, 23rd February 2021, Lot 173
A CUT-GLASS TWO-LIGHT CANDELABRA IN THE MANNER OF WILLIAM PARKER, LATE 18TH / EARLY 19TH CENTURY the central faceted shaft above two lights on scrolling branches and a third branch suspending swags issuing from an orb above a square section blue with glass, gilt decoration, in the manner of James Giles, on a concave pedestal and gilt metal base with ball feet 63cm high
A GEORGE IV ORMOLU AND GLASS SIX-LIGHT DISH LIGHT C.1825 AND LATER the later circular lozenge cut-dish with an urn, decorated with vine draped ram's masks and a cone finial, issuing six arms, the gallery with palmettes and hung from a conforming corona by three chains, with a sphere and leaf pendant base 124.5cm high, 76.7cm diameter Provenance Partridge Fine Art, London A Private Collection, California, USA. Catalogue Note A similar light is in the Yellow Drawing Room at Harewood House, Yorkshire, illustrated in Eileen Harris, The Genius of Robert Adam, fig. 205. another example is illustrated in Jonathan Bourne and Vanessa Brett, Lighting in the Domestic Interior, p.134, fig. 453.
A PAIR OF FRENCH ORMOLU THREE-LIGHT CANDELABRA IN LOUIS XV STYLE 19TH CENTURY each modelled with a cherub, supporting a branch issuing three flowerhead nozzles, with detachable drip-pans, on a Rococo scroll base, the undersides with incised initials 'EB' 39cm high, 18cm wide Provenance Redlynch House, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
Four: Private F. R. Koch, Ceylon Light Infantry Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Ceylon (11010 Pte. F. R. Koch C.L.I.); Ceylon, Dominion, Armed Forces Inauguration Medal 1954, unnamed as issued, edge bruising to last, otherwise good very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Frederick R. Koch served with the Ceylon Light Infantry during the Second World War, during which the C.L.I. was deployed to the Seychelles and Cocos Islands; escorted Italian Prisoners of War from the Middle East to Ceylon; and later escorted Japanese Prisoners of War from Ceylon to India. Koch continued to serve after the Second World War, and was awarded the Efficiency Medal in 1950 (Ceylon Government Gazette 8 December 1950), and the Ceylon Armed Forces Inauguration Medal in 1954. Sold with copied research.
Pair: Shipwright Artificer H. Smith, Royal Navy Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, S.E. Asia 1945-46 (D/MX.66530. H. Smith. Shpt. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 1st issue (MX66530. H. Smith. Shpt. Art. 1. H.M.S. Ark Royal) ship partially officially corrected on last, light contact marks, good very fine (2) £80-£100
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Egypt (P. O’Brian, 26th Lt. Dragns.) fitted with twin-pronged silver ribbon buckle, nearly extremely fine £1,000-£1,400 --- Patrick O’Brian is confirmed on the roll of the 23rd Light Dragoons (formerly 26th Manners’ Light Dragoons, until 1803). Only 34 clasps for Egypt to the regiment.
An outstanding original ‘Defence of Lucknow’ medal awarded to Major Sir John Henry Townsend-Farquhar, 5th Baronet of Mauritius, 7th Bengal Light Cavalry, who was severely wounded by a musket ball to his jaw while serving with the Volunteer Cavalry at Chinhut. In letters home he relates that upon examination by surgeons no trace of the ball could be found and it was feared it had entered his head; it was only after the ball passed ‘per anum’ that he remarked that he must have had a very good digestion Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (Lt. J. H. T. Farquhar, 7th Bengal Lt. Cavy.) small marks overall, dark toned and a little polished, otherwise nearly very fine £3,000-£4,000 --- John Henry Townsend-Farquhar was born on 2 August 1839, at Goldings, Bengeo, Herts, the son of Sir Walter Minto, 2nd Baronet of Mauritius and his wife Erica Catherine née Mackay. Sir Robert Farquhar, the first Commander and Governor of Mauritius, was granted the dignity of Baronet on 27 July 1821, after an illustrious career in the East India Company, being Lieutenant-Governor of Prince of Wales Island (Penang). He took the additional name of Townsend to place before Farquhar on 19 July 1824. The Baronetcy fell into disuse after the death of the 6th Baronet Sir Robert Townsend-Farquhar in 1924. Services in the Field: Was present at the Battle of Chinhut, 10 June 57, severely wounded, and was present throughout the siege of Lucknow 1857 (Medal and Clasp). Nature of Employment during service: Nominated by Martin Tucker Smith, M.P. 8 October 1856; Educated: Mr Howard, St. John's Wood in Mathematics and the Classics and Westminster College; Commissioned Cornet 4 November 1856; overland route to India arriving 17 December 1856; appointed to do duty 2nd Light Cavalry, 12 January 1857; posted to 7th Light Cavalry at Lucknow, 23 January 1857, and promoted Lieutenant on the same date; promoted Captain, 1 January 1862; passed Hindustani, 24 October 1862; appointed to officiate as duty officer Stud Department, 24 October 1862; duty officer Stud Department, 30 November 1863; to officiate as sub-assistant Stud Department, 10 February 1869; Furlough 6 May 1869; appointed to officiate as 2nd class assistant Stud Department, 4 July 1869; sub-assistant Stud Department, 2 December 1870; to officiate as 2nd class assistant Stud Department, 2 December 1870; succeeded to Baronetcy, 10 June 1872; Brevet Major, January 1874 on half pay. Two months after the debacle of Chinhut, Farquhar had recovered sufficienly to write several letters home to his parents totalling 39 pages. Dated between 1st September and 10th December 1857, these letters were privately published exclusively for friends and family under the title, Private Copy of Letters received Thursday 28th of January from Lieutenant John Farquhar 7th B. L. Cavalry. The letters open with his personal ordeals at Chinhut and recovery and is paraphrased with with additions from L. E. Ruutz Rees' “Siege of Lucknow” and Dr. Greenhow “Notes: Medical and Surgical taken during the late Siege of Lucknow”. ‘We marched to Chinhut 30th June '57 some 500 in number. In the distance we could see about 3,000 of the enemy. A howitzer was brought up and began firing immediately. They returned fire with great accuracy with their nine pounders. We brave volunteers had to ride about and do our best to keep out of range of the enemy's shot. Captain McLean of the 71st N.I. who was riding two from me had his horse's leg shot off immediately and was later killed by round shot. Directly afterwards the horse of Lieut. Sewell, who was in front of me, was shot dead. At this time I received a wound through my jaw. I was giddy for several minutes but managed to stick on my horse and went to find our commanding officer, Captain Radcliffe, who ordered me to go find the doctor, which I did; but found that the doolie bearers had fled the battle and taken the surgeons instruments. By this time we were getting a regular good licking and soon a retreat commenced. Fearing that my horse may be shot I luckily had the strength left to reach the Residency. Our Native Artillery behaved most shamefully, playing regularly into the hands of the enemy. When I got to the European Hospital I found Dr. Boyd of the 32nd and Dr. Feyrer ready to attend on me. They put me through a great deal of pain in probing the wound and removing pieces of the fractured jaw; but they could not make out what had become of the ball, and I was none the wiser. The doctors believed at first that it was all up for me, thinking that the bullet had lodged in my head. Ten days afterwards, however, I discovered that I had swallowed and digested it; my digestion must have been good at the time! The ball must have been spent as on going through my jaw must have taken the direction of my throat and I must have swallowed it together with all the blood in my mouth. Dr. Greenhow noted “Bullet-wound of mouth breaking jaw, ball swallowed and after three weeks passed per anum.” My wound at first was very painful, living on arrow-root as I was so weak. I was getting along swimmingly when I was taken by a fever which made me so weak I could hardly walk a yard... There have been several attacks been made since the siege began and if I feel strong enough I take a musket and pop at the insurgents through the loop holes cut in the Brigade Square. I could never make out if I hit anybody, however I think I must have polished off two or three of them. His subsequent letters deal with the insurrections within the various Lucknow cantonments at the commencement of the mutiny with descriptions of the deaths of many of his fellow officers and the gradual disaffection of his men. His anger at the loss of his cantonment house and personal belongings is only mollified by the honesty of his personal servant. Of Captain Radcliffe, who was killed at the Baillie Guard, he evinces that he was one of the finest fellows he had ever known. The killing of the officers of the 48th N.I. from which only two survived is covered in detail. He describes his daily life and his wishes that all at home keep well. He thanks Providence that he remains safe hoping that God willing they will all meet again. Perhaps his most poignant words are in relation to the strength of the 7th Bengal Light Cavalry at the Relief of Lucknow in November 1857. Out of a force of 17 officers and senior N.C.O's 12 had been killed and 2 severely wounded, Farquhar and Boileau: ‘I now command the 7th B. L. Cavalry, composed as it now is, of 7 Troopers, 4 Horses, 3 Syces, a Grasscutter, a Native Doctor, and a Dresser. Brevet Major J. H. Townsend-Farquhar took up the Baronetcy on return to England and died at Blackland's House, Chelsea, a private lunatic asylum, on 14 August 1877. Sold with copied research including his privately printed letters and extracts from other publications.
India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (3857 Lce. Sergt. E. Budd. 1st. Bn. Hampshire Regt.) officially re-engraved naming, edge bruise, otherwise good very fine £70-£90 --- Edward Budd was born at Portsea, Hampshire, in 1862 and attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry at Portsmouth on 5 March 1881, having previously served in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Hampshire Regiment. He served in India from 11 December 1891 to 13 January 1903, and transferred to the Hampshire Regiment on 1 June 1892. Promoted Corporal on 3 February 1896, he served during the operations on the Punjab Frontier in 1897-98, and was appointed Lance-Sergeant on 22 January 1898. Promoted Sergeant on 15 October 1900, he was discharged on 4 March 1909, after 21 years’ service. Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extract, that lists the recipient attached to the Commissariat and Transport Department (which no doubt explains why his medal has been officially renamed).
The Queen’s South Africa Medal awarded to Private A. Mitton, 1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action at Caesar’s Camp (Wagon Hill), Ladysmith, 6 January 1900, in which action the regiment won two V.C.’s Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (5060 Pte. A. Mitton, Manchester Regt.) polished, otherwise very fine £400-£500 --- A. Mitton, 1st Manchester Regiment was a member of “A” Company and was killed in action at Wagon Hill, 6 January 1900, when the regiment was heavily engaged. Under Colonel Curran, Caesar’s Camp was manned by the Manchesters and the 42nd Battery R.F.A., Naval and Natal Brigade Volunteers. The Boers occupied part of the area and there was bitter fighting for most of the day. Only after some 15 hours of combat were the Boers driven from the hill. The fighting took its toll of the Manchesters with casualties amounting to 33 killed and 41 wounded. For this action, Privates R. Scott and J. Pitts, both of “D” Company, were awarded the V.C. for ‘holding out in their sangar for fifteen hours without food or water, all the time keeping a sharp look-out, although the enemy occupied some sangars on their immediate left rear.’ (Elandslaagte, by David J. Biggins refers). The battle is known in English as Wagon Hill but the larger area of the battle was on the neighbouring plateau of Caesar's Camp where the Manchesters had their camp and fought on 6 January 1900. “A” and “D” companies were principally involved. The men in “D” Company qualified for the clasp Elandslaagte, having fought in that battle a few months earlier, whilst “A” Company was not at Elandslaagte. “D” Company was holding the crest from a series of sangars and at about 3 am “A” Company was pushing up to relieve them when the Boers stormed over the crest. The men in the sangars fought a desperate battle to keep the Boers out, while those of “A” Company also came under heavy fire from the attacking Boers on the crest. Privates Pitts and Scott of”D” Company were awarded the Victoria Cross. They were the only survivors of the defenders of one of the sangars. Victoria Crosses were also awarded for this action to Lieutenant R. Digby Jones, Royal Engineers (posthumous), Lieutenant J. Masterson, Devon Regiment, and Trooper H. Albrecht, Imperial Light Horse (posthumous).
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (Captn. R. H. W. Tulloh, A.P.D.) engraved naming, small area of erasure between rank and initials, good very fine £180-£220 --- Henry William Tulloh was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Yorkshire Light Infantry on 18 January 1888, and served with the 1st Battalion. He was promoted Lieutenant on 20 November 1889 and Captain on 10 March 1894, and subsequently served as the regiment’s Paymaster. He transferred to the Army Pay Department on 12 March 1901, and served with this new unit in South Africa during the Boer War the following year. His brother, Lieutenant-Colonel G. S. Tulloh, Gloucestershire Regiment, as killed in action at Sanctuary Wood during the Great War on 9 May 1915.
The Queen’s South Africa Medal awarded to Corporal G. Leech, 1st Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action at Caesar’s Camp (Wagon Hill), Ladysmith, 6 January 1900, in which action the regiment won two V.C.’s Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith (4292 Cpl. G. Leech, Manchester Regt.) extremely fine £500-£700 --- G. Leech, 1st Manchester Regiment was a member of “D” Company and was killed in action at Wagon Hill, 6 January 1900, when the regiment was heavily engaged. Under Colonel Curran, Caesar’s Camp was manned by the Manchesters and the 42nd Battery R.F.A., Naval and Natal Brigade Volunteers. The Boers occupied part of the area and there was bitter fighting for most of the day. Only after some 15 hours of combat were the Boers driven from the hill. The fighting took its toll of the Manchesters with casualties amounting to 33 killed and 41 wounded. For this action, Privates R. Scott and J. Pitts, both of “D” Company, were awarded the V.C. for “holding out in their sangar for fifteen hours without food or water, all the time keeping a sharp look-out, although the enemy occupied some sangars on their immediate left rear.”’ (Elandslaagte, by David J. Biggins refers) The battle is known in English as Wagon Hill but the larger area of the battle was on the neighbouring plateau of Caesar's Camp where the Manchesters had their camp and fought on 6 January 1900. “A” and “D” companies were principally involved. The men in “D” Company qualified for the clasp Elandslaagte, having fought in that battle a few months earlier, whilst “A” Company was not at Elandslaagte. “D” Company was holding the crest from a series of sangars and at about 3 am “A” Company was pushing up to relieve them when the Boers stormed over the crest. The men in the sangars fought a desperate battle to keep the Boers out, while those of “A” Company also came under heavy fire from the attacking Boers on the crest. Privates Pitts and Scott of”D” Company were awarded the Victoria Cross. They were the only survivors of the defenders of one of the sangars. Victoria Crosses were also awarded for this action to Lieutenant R. Digby Jones, Royal Engineers (posthumous), Lieutenant J. Masterson, Devon Regiment, and Trooper H. Albrecht, Imperial Light Horse (posthumous).
‘Colonel Cameron, informed by a staff officer of the critical state of affairs, formed the 9th regiment in line under a violent fire, and, without returning a single shot, ran in upon and drove the grenadiers from the rocks with irresistible bravery, plying them with a destructive musketry as long as they could be reached, and yet with excellent discipline refraining from pursuit, lest the crest of the position should be again lost, for the mountain was so rugged that it was impossible to judge clearly of the general state of the action’ (Napier, Peninsular War, book xi. chap. 7, Battle of Busaco, 27 September 1809) ‘We sprang over the wall and moved rapidly against a strong body of the enemy posted outside of the convent, and on seeing these a very galling fire opened upon us from the adjacent buildings which I ordered to be forced. Woodham entering the largest in which he was killed after gaining the first floor at the point of the bayonet. The row was now at its height, some charging those posted at the convent, others clearing the houses of which the windows and other outlets the enemy availed themselves to escape and all uniting in full chase to the village of San Martin.’ (The recipient describes the assault and capture of the fortified convent of San Bartolomeo in front of San Sebastian - from ‘The Letters of Lt. Colonel Sir John Cameron, 1st Battalion, 9th Regiment of Foot, 1808-14’) The rare Regimental Commander’s Peninsula War group of four awarded to Lieutenant-General Sir John Cameron, K.C.B., who first saw action with the 43rd Light Infantry in the West Indies in 1794 at the captures of Martinique, St Lucia and Guadaloupe, displaying his gallantry and winning his captaincy at the storming of the Fortress of Fleur d’Epée; subsequently, as a junior captain placed in command of his sickness reduced regiment, he suffered severe wounds and was captured in the defence of Berville Camp, 4 October 1794, spending 2 years in a prison hulk off Pointe-á-Pitre, Guadaloupe. Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel in the 9th Foot in September 1807, Cameron commanded the 2nd Battalion at Vimeiro the following year, and then, assuming command of the 1st Battalion - a position he retained throughout the Peninsula War - served under Sir John Moore in 1809 at Corunna where his intrepid bravery gained the approbation of his superior in command; he returned to Portugal in March 1810 at head of his Battalion, being Mentioned in Despatches for Busaco where he ‘exerted himself with the greatest gallantry in front during the charge, when his horse was killed under him’; was wounded and fell from the breach at the final assault on San Sebastian; and in the fiercely contested Battle of Nive, finding his regiment surrounded by superior numbers, made a successful charge to the rear taking between three and four hundred prisoners - the following day, while reconnoitring, he became engaged en tirrailleurs and had his horse shot from under him once more. Appointed one of the first K.C.B.s on his return from the Peninsula Wars, in which campaign the 9th’s losses exceeded those of any other regiment, and from which his important journals and letters survived to be later published under the title, ‘The Letters of Lt. Colonel Sir John Cameron, 1st Battalion, 9th Regiment of Foot, 1808-14’, he was later appointed Colonel of the Regiment he had commanded for upwards of thirteen years The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander’s, a contemporary Paris-made breast star, circa 1815, 75mm, silver with appliqué centre in gold and enamels, the reverse centre inscribed ‘Mortier Bijoutier Palais Royal No. 34 A Paris’, fitted with silver pin for wearing; Army Gold Cross 1806-14, for Vimeiro, Corunna, Salamanca, and St. Sebastian, 3 clasps, Buzaco, Vittoria, Nive, the edge of the lower three arms of the cross inscribed ‘Lt. Colonel John Cameron 1st. Bn. 9th. Foot’, with usual oak and laurel suspension ring and swivel-ring gold bar suspension; Field Officer’s Small Gold Medal, the reverse centre inscribed ‘Vimiera, & Corunna. 1808-9.’, 1 clasp, Salamanca (Lieut. Coll. J. Cameron, 9th Foot.); Portugal, Kingdom, Military Order of the Tower and Sword, Knight’s breast badge, gold, 45mm, some light enamel chips to the first, very fine, otherwise nearly extremely fine (4) £70,000-£90,000 --- John Cameron was born on 3 January 1773, the second son of John Cameron of Culchenna, Inverness, Scotland and nephew of Cameron of Caltort, Inverness-shire, whose ancestor was a younger son of Lochiel, chief of the clan. He was educated at Eton College and entered the 43rd Foot as an Ensign on 25 September 1787, gaining promotion to Lieutenant in September 1790. In this latter year, Cameron served in the West Indies under Sir Charles Grey and was present at the reduction of Martinique (including the siege of Fort Bourbon and other minor engagements) and at the captures of St. Lucia and Guadaloupe, particularly displaying his gallantry and winning his captaincy in the storming of the fortress of Fleur d’Epée and in the sortie from and the defence of that place. In 1794, Sir Charles Grey returned to England in the mistaken belief that his West Indian conquests were secure, leaving the 43rd Regiment, which had been so reduced by sickness that Cameron, though only a junior captain commanded it, forming part of Brig.-Gen. Graham’s garrison at Berville Camp in Guadaloupe. Cameron led his Regiment in the action of 30 September 1794 and in the different attacks made by the enemy, until 4 October when he was severely wounded and taken prisoner, remaining on a prison hulk at Pointe-à-Pitre for two years. Exchanged for release in 1797, he was immediately ordered to rejoin his regiment in the West Indies, remaining on foreign service again for over three years. He was appointed a Majority in the 43rd Foot on 28 October 1800 and brought his regiment home after it had suffered terrible losses from the West Indian climate. In 1803, whilst stationed in the Channel Islands, he married Miss Amelia Brock, eldest daughter of Henry Brock, of Belmont, Guernsey, and niece of Admiral James Saumarez, notable for his victory at the Battle of the Gut of Gibraltar, and first cousin of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock. He gained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel by transferring to the 7th West India Regiment on 28 May 1807; from which he was removed to the 9th (East Norfolk) Foot from 5 September 1807. On his return to England, he was then ordered with the 9th Foot to the seat of war in Portugal, where in August 1808 he commanded the 2nd Battalion at the Battle of Vimiera before assuming command of the 1st Battalion following the death in action of its commander, Colonel Stewart, at the earlier Battle of Roliça. He would remain its commander throughout the Peninsula War, the Walcheren Expedition and Canada 1814 and 1815. Cameron led the 1st into Spain with Moore during the advance to Salamanca, and afterwards, at the Battle of Corunna where he displayed intrepid bravery, gaining the approbation of his superior in command. In July 1809, Cameron embarked on the expedition to the Scheldt under the Earl of Chatham, in command of the 1st Battalion of the 9th Regiment, and returned the following September to England from where he proceeded, in March 1910, to increase the force in Portugal under the command of the Duke of Wellington, at the head of the 1st Battalion of 9th Regiment (the 2nd Battalion, aside from their participation at Barossa, remained confined to Gibraltar during this period). Likely having received news of the death of his brother, Captain Ewen Cameron, 43rd Regt., at the Battle of t...
1914-15 Star (3265 Pte. G. Henderson. Durh. L.I.); together with the recipient’s card identity disc ‘3265 G. Henderson 7DLI CE’; British War Medal 1914-20 (3684 Pte. J. S. J. Stuart. Durh. L.I.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (4) (32924 A. Sjt. B. A. Brown. Durh. L.I.; 43784 A. Sjt. T. Meek. Durh. L.I.; 18272 Pte. J. Atkinson. Durh. L.I.; 20-835 Pte. G. L. Marshall. Durh. L.I.) light contact marks, nearly very fine and better (6) £70-£90
A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.S.O. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel E. B. Bird, Royal Army Medical Corps Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; 1914 Star, with clasp (Major. E. B. Bird. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. E. B. Bird.); Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., silver and silver-gilt, unnamed as issued, with integral top riband bar; France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1918, with silver star emblem on riband, mounted as worn and housed in a Spink, London, leather case; together with a set of six related miniature awards, the TD lacking top riband bar, this mounted for display, generally very fine and better (6) £1,200-£1,600 --- D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1927. Elliot Beverley Bird was born on 24 March 1881, the only son of George Bird, King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, and was educated at Cheltenham College and Trinity College, Dublin. Commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps, he served during the Great War with both the 26th Field Ambulance and the 3rd Wessex Field Ambulance on the Western Front from 6 November 1914, and was advanced Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel. For his services during the Great War he was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, was four times Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 22 June 1915; 21 January 1917; 24 December 1917; and 25 May 1918), and was awarded the French Croix de Guerre (London Gazette 19 June 1919). Remaining in the Territorial Force post-War, Bird was confirmed in the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, and was awarded the Territorial Decoration in 1925 (London Gazette 3 November 1925). In civilian life he was Hon. Radiologist at the Royal Portsmouth Hospital and the War Memorial Hospital at Gosport; and a Consultant Radiologist at Petersfield Cottage Hospital. A keen yachtsman, he was a member of the Royal Albert yacht Club, Southsea, and the Royal Portsmouth Corinthian Yacht Club, Portsmouth. He changed his name by deed poll to Steeds-Bird in 1926, and died on 16 May 1945. Sold with a file of copied research.
Four: Police Constable W. Funnell, Metropolitan Police, who was twice rewarded for his bravery by the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire Jubilee 1897, Metropolitan Police, bronze (P.C. W. Funnell, H. Divn.); Coronation 1902, Metropolitan Police, bronze (P.C. W. Funnell, H. Div.); Coronation 1911, Metropolitan Police (P.C. W. Funnell); Society for the Protection of Life from Fire, 5th type (1892-1901) bronze medal (P.C. W. Funnell, 88H, Bishopsgate 21st October 1905) nearly very fine (4) £400-£500 --- Police Constable Walter Funnell was twice rewarded for bravery by the Society for the Protection of Life from Fire: Case No. 14,966: Certificate and £2 2s, for saving the life of Victor Smith, aged three and a half years, from a fire in Lamb Street, Spitalfields, on 17 January 1904, and was injured in his attempt to save the lad. One of the accompanying cuttings states that “Funnell has already received a certificate and gold medal for his bravery at the Brick-lane Fire”, but research has so far failed to throw any light on this award. Case No. 15,046: Bronze Medal and £2 2s, for saving the life of Samuel Shatzman, aged 38 years, from a fire in Steward Street, Bishopsgate, on 21 October 1905. Walter Funnell was born at St Mary’s, Birmingham, on 28 March 1863, and joined the Metropolitan Police at Great Scotland Yard on 16 January 1888, being assigned to “P” Division. In September 1889 he was transferred to “H”, or Whitechapel Division, at the height of the ‘Jack the Ripper’ serial killings then taking place on the streets of Whitechapel. Sold with two original newspaper cuttings with a portrait of the recipient; and copied reserch.
Coronation 1902, Metropolitan Police, bronze (Insp. R. Hayter. 4th. Div.); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver (2), one crudely engraved ‘J. E. Beal No. 10677 B. Coy. D.L.I. Delhi 1911.’; the other unnamed as issued; together with an Edward Prince of Wales Visit to Bombay Medal 1921, bronze, the obverse featuring the bust of Edward Prince of Wales facing right, surmounted by Prince of Wales’s feathers, the reverse inscribed ‘Visit of His Royal Highness, Bombay, November 1921’, with ring suspension, generally very fine (4) £140-£180 --- 10677 Private F. [sic] Beale, 1st Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, appears on the latest published transcript of the 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal roll.
An inter-War ‘Irish Civil War’ O.B.E. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel E. A. Corner, Hampshire Regiment The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919; 1914-15 Star (Capt. E. A. Corner. Hamps. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Major E. A. Corner.); Defence Medal; Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style as worn, gilding somewhat rubbed on OBE, light contact marks, very fine (6) £300-£400 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1923. Edgar Alan Corner was born in Portsmouth on 1 March 1886 and was commissioned into the Hampshire Regiment from Sandhurst in January 1905. He served with the 2nd Battalion overseas in Malta, Bermuda, South Africa, Mauritius, and India, and was promoted Lieutenant on 3 July 1906, and Captain on 26 October 1910. Corner served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War in the Gallipoli theatre of War from 25 April 1915, and was wounded in action on 3 May 1915. Invalided home, for the next 12 months he was on Home Service with the 3rd Battalion, before proceeding to France in May 197, and commanded the 4th Division Depot Battalion and Reception Camp. He rejoined the 2nd Battalion in Cork in May 1920, and for the next two years served in Ireland during the Civil War. For his work in Ireland he was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1923 New Year’s Honours’ List. From June 1922 to June 1927 Corner served with the Military Secretary’s Branch at the War Office, before rejoining he 2nd Battalion with the rank of Major in 1927. Promoted Lieutenant-Colonel on 16 February 1932, he commanded the 1st Battalion in India for the next four years, before retiring in January 1936. Sold with copied research, including photographic images of the recipient.
Memorial Plaque (James William Close) polished and worn, with severe edge bruising, therefore good fine Miniature Medals (32): Ghuznee 1839; Queen’s Sudan 1896-98; Natal 1906, 1 clasp, 1906; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1921-24, this loose on riband; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Africa Star (2); Pacific Star (3); Burma Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal (2); War Medal 1939-45 (2); Australia Service Medal (2); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum; Australia, Australian Active Service Medal 1945-75, 1 clasp, Malaya; Australian Service Medal 1945-75, 1 clasp (3), Japan; SW Pacific; PNG; Australian Active Service Medal 1975, no clasp; Defence Force Service Medal; India, Paschimi Star; General Service Medal 1947; L.S. & G.C. Medal, for 20 Years’ Service; 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal 1947-72; together with an unofficial International Prisoners of War Medal, generally very fine (33) £100-£140 --- James William Close attested for the Durham Light Infantry and served with the 10th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 21 May 1915. He died on 16 September 1916, and is buried in St. Sever Cemetery, Rouen.
A Presentation Silver Mounted Horn Beaker. A horn beaker, approximately 500ml in volume, with silver mounts, the top band inscribed ‘Presented by the N.C. Officers & Men 3rd. Bn. Somerset Lt. Infty. to Sergt. Major W. Phillips as a mark of esteem on his retirement from the Battalion, 2nd. August 1889.’, with central shield with the badge of the 3rd Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, large crack to beaker, and therefore no longer serviceable as a drinking vessel, otherwise good condition £60-£80
The Victorian General Officer’s Warrant appointing John Lawrence, 17th Lancers, a Major-General in Command of a Brigade. Warrant appointing John Lawrence, Esquire, to the temporary rank of Major-General while in command of a Brigade, from 24 July 1856, dated St. James’s 12 August 1856, folded with some consequent minor tearing, therefore reasonable condition £200-£240 --- John Lawrenson commanded the 17th Lancers in the Crimea 1854-55, including the cavalry affair of Bulganac and at the Battle of the Alma, 20 September 1854, but missed the famous Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava by only two days as a result of illness. He was appointed to the Command of the Heavy Brigade in July 1855, with the rank of Brigadier-General, and commanded the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Tchernaya. He succeeded Sir James Scarlett in December 1855 to the command of the British Cavalry in the East, and held that command until the return of the army from the Crimea the following year. Sold with two (unrelated) Bestowal Documents for the Tunisian Order of Nichan-Iftikhar (the original Arabic document, and the French translation); and copied research.
Renamed Medal: Waterloo 1815 (James Fox. 12th Reg, Light Dragoons.) re-engraved naming, with original steel clip and later split ring suspension, edge bruising, very fine £300-£400 --- James Fox attested for the 12th Light Dragoons, and served in Captain Samson Stanwell’s Troop during the Waterloo Campaign, 16-18 June 1815.
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