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Lot 522
A Black Forest hand-carved and painted novelty straight-pull corkscrew, in the form of a smiling man, 13.5cm high; a Black Forest hand-carved and painted novelty bottle-stopper, in the form of a man, with a lever-activated reading action, 12cm high; a Black Forest hand-carved and painted novelty bottle-stopper, in the form of a man, with a lever-activated hat-raising action, 13cm high; a straight-pull corkscrew with a horn handle, 13.5cm high; and a straight-pull corkscrew in the form of a stylized dachshund, (5).
Lot 461
1st Bn Rifle Brigade Victoria Cross action four clasp Crimea medal. A scarce example, which is accompanied by a photocopy of an article written, by the recipient in later life describing his war in the Crimea. Awarded ‘Jas Binns Rifle Bde’ (impressed naming). Bearing four clasps ‘Alma’, ‘Balaklava’, ‘Inkerman’ and ‘Sebastopol’. GC Private James Binns enlisted into the Rifle Brigade on the 20th February 1854 and before his training was complete his Regiment was ordered to the Crimea, landing on the 14th September. At the initial landing, they were marched on a 20 mile reconnaissance, returning to the beach in the middle of the night, wet and hungry, the landing boats were washed ashore and the men broke them up for fire wood, all their spare kit remaining with the transports, never to seen again. He describes his introduction to war at the Battle of Alma and goes on to tell of the Battle of Balaklava, The Regiment was extended and the Light Brigade passed through their ranks, he witnessed the charge and described it ‘It was a dreadful sight to see the wild charge’, The rifles were ordered to lay upon the ground as the charge began, the Russian shot flying above their heads, one shot bouncing in front of Binns and over his head’. It would not be until the following morning that he would be in the party to help the wounded men and horses of the Light Brigade in the Valley of Death. Present at the Battle of Inkermann he described this as ‘a proper soldiers battle, it was every man for himself and God for us all’. Private Binns luck held, while reloading his rifle, grape shot struck and broke the butt and very nearly took off his arm. On the 20th November 1854, he was facing the besieged Sebastopol, he was one of 100 Volunteers, lead by Lieutenant Claud Thomas Bourchier and Lieutenant Sir William Montgomery-Cuninghame, both men would be awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery. The objective of the party were Russian fire pits, under the cover of darkness the surprise attack was a success driving the Russians out, however it had cost the lives of one Officer and 20 men killed or wounded. He was present at the taking of the Quarries, the storming of the Redan and the Fall of Sebastopol. Remaining with the Regiment he served in India (Not on the Mutiny Medal Roll) and at the Cape of Good Hope. Discharged from the Army he became a pauper, relaying on selling beadwork he had made himself, and expecting to end his years in the workhouse. The article giving his account was published at the time, in his words ‘to let the public know how England’s Heroes are treated when war is over’, a lesson over 150 years later, we seem yet to learn
Lot 472
Royal Marines, Army Air Corps 1999 Air Force Cross Helicopter Pilot’s Group of Seven Medals. An outstanding group representing the 41 years, military service of Major Paul Andrew Cranch Royal Marine Commandos and Army Air Corps, who was awarded the AFC for a daring night jungle casevac of an injured SAS Trooper. Comprising: Air Force Cross ‘24229308 W.O.2 P.A. Cranch AAC 1999’ (engraved to reverse), Campaign Service Medal two clasps ‘Northern Ireland’, ‘N Iraq & S Turkey’ ‘PO27814X P.A. Cranch MNE RM’, UN Cyprus Medal, South Atlantic Medal, with Rosette ‘Sgt P.A. Cranch PO27814X RM’, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Capt P.A. Cranch AFC AAC, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘Sgt RM’. Group remains mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by an archive of material, including: Snap shot photographs, following his military career ... Green ‘growbag’ flying suit, retaining pilots wings, name badge, rank slides and Squadron badge ... Army Air Corps Officer’s beret with bullion badge ... British Army and US Master Pilot Wings ... Copy of Royal Marines service papers etc. The Official Recommendation for the Air Force Cross: ‘Warrant Officer Class 2 Cranch is the Qualified Helicopter Instructor in 7 Flight Army Air Corps in Brunei. On the evening of the 18 March 1998 he was the duty standby pilot when details were received in the Flight Operations Room of the requirement to carry out an urgent Casualty Evacuation from the area of the Ulu Tutorf `P This was for the SAS Selection Course. WO2 Cranch calmly assessed the situation and briefed his crew. En route it became apparent that the combination of very low light levels and haze, caused by local fires, would make the sortie difficult. After they had been flying for fifteen minutes and were within four miles of the designated jungle Landing Point (LP) the conditions deteriorated even further, due to heavy tropical rain and low cloud. By this stage he was in radio communications with personnel on the ground and instructed them to show as much light as possible. This enabled him to locate the LP. The LP is particularly difficult to land at, even by day. The safe approach route to it involves flying down a valley and then making a sharp tun to land almost immediately on a small knoll next to a small cliff, surrounded by 200 feet high trees in secondary jungle. On making his initial approach he lost his visual reference and was forced to overshoot. He then repositioned the aircraft to attempt a further approach and was informed by radio that the condition of one of the casualties had deteriorated and was now critical. On this second attempt to land he told his winch operator, in the rear of the aircraft, to open the cabin door and with the aid of an infra-red torch assist by giving him a running commentary. Forward visibility was almost non-existent because of the heavy rain and low air speed. His visibility, though poor, was improved marginally through the side windows. Using the crewman’s commentary and the limited information available to him, he was able to make a highly unorthodox but successful approach to land at the LP. This was at very great risk to himself and his crew and displayed conspicuous personal bravely A lesser man might well have aborted the mission but Cranch was totally selfless in his determination to rescue the casualties. After emplaning the casualties, he lifted from the LP and started to route back to the Medical Reception Station in Seria. The weather conditions had deteriorated further and he was forced to fly almost solely on instruments. By skilful airmanship he landed safely and the one casualty in a critical condition was given medical treatment. The Medical Officer later confirmed that any further delay would have resulted in a fatality. Throughout the incident in the most adverse weather conditions WO2 Cranch displayed not only exceptional flying ability. calmness and professional judgement. but above all outstanding courage. I strongly recommend that he be officially recognised for his conspicuous gallantry on I8 March l998.’ Major Paul Andrew Cranch was born in 1954 and at the age of 16 years joined the Royal Marines, completing his training in 1971 was posted to 41 Commando and then later 42 Commando. It was with this unit he served his first tour in Northern Ireland. Originally serving in a Rifle Company, he later served with the Recce Support Coy, qualifying as a sniper. In 1980 with the rank of Sergeant he volunteered for service with the RM Air Squadron, qualifying as an Observer he was posted to 3 Commando Brigade Air Squadron and with this unit embarked to the South Atlantic, Falklands War, during this conflict his service papers show he was wounded in Action, with a gun shot wound to the leg. Recovering, he remained with the unit and was selected for Pilot Training, which he completed in 1986. Then followed various postings, including ship operations. In 1989 he was selected to attend the Qualified Helicopter Instructors Course, which he successfully completed. He was now the recipient of the Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal and with 22 years service, he transferred to the Army Air Corps. He joined 671 Squadron at Middle Wallop and was later posted to 7 Flight AAC, then operating in Brunei. It was during this 2 year tour, that he made the daring Casevac operation resulting in the award of the Air Force Cross. Commissioned to the rank of Captain he received his second Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, this time a Regular Army example. In 1999 he was selected to attend the Apache Attack Helicopter conversion course at Fort Rucker USA, which he passed and a further course with Boeing in Phoenix Arizona. Returning to the UK he converted to the UK Longbow Apache and served with 651 Squadron AAC. After an 18 months tour he was posted to Army Aviation Standards and at the age of 53 years was posted to 7 Regiment AAC then based at Netheravon. Now at the age of 55 years, he was given a 2 year extension, again serving with the Army Aviation Standards at Middle Wallop. On the 1st February 2011 Major Cranch AFC resigned his commission after a military career that had spanned 41 years.
Lot 555
Fernand Martin: "Le Pochard" (No. 172), 1899 Rare French toy figure, spring action, original clothes, height 7 4/5 in. - A very funny toy automaton, with the funky movement of a drunken man. Fernand Martin: "Le Pochard" (Nr. 172), 1899 Seltene französische Spielzeugfigur, Federwerkantrieb, Original-Kleidung, Höhe 20 cm. - Ein sehr witziger Automat mit den skurrilen Bewegungen eines Betrunkenen. Fuktioniert! Condition: (3/2) Starting Price €350
Lot 1183
BOURNEMOUTH Five programmes from 56/7 Cup run, plus match action press photo v Tottenham and press photo of the crowd as Bournemouth were awarded the Giant-Killer Cup. Programmes are homes v Accrington, Tottenham and Man Utd plus aways at Swindon and Wolves. Away issues have scores and changes, some folds. Fair - generally good
Lot 211
AUTOGRAPHS Approx 50 items, mainly programmes, that have been autographed including: "Red Devil" issue no.7 with 9 autos (Ron Atkinson x 2, Steve Coppell, Gary Bailey x 2, Remi Moses, Frank Stapleton etc); Man Utd`s Gordon Hill and Dennis Viollett; Chelsea v Man Utd 89/90 with many autos to front and back covers and throughout programme; Notts Co v Bury 54/55 signed by six players from 60s Notts Co, notably Tony Hately; Teddy Sheringham poster; Bob Booker Testimonial signed on cover; "Action" the all-action soccer magazine no.,6 with Johnny Haynes and Ray Pointer autos; David Barber book "We won the Cup" signed by author. Other autos worth mentioning are Trevor Francis, Alex Bruce, 1966 Grimsby team, 1985 Chesterfield team and many more. Also included is a brochure for John Spencer v Jimmy White, Grand Challenge Match played at Manchester Maccabi JLB Club in Sept 79, signed by both. Fair-generally good
Lot 473
WW1 1914 Trio & Death Plaque: 440 Sergeant Edward George Vaughan 2nd Royal Warwickshire Regiment killed in action 14th July 1916 aged 30 from Birmingham Thiepval Memorial Note: 440 Sgt Vaughan enlisted in 1905 in the 1st R Warwickshire Regt comes with a great achieve to this man to inc Soldiers book, Red book, Attestation paper 3 letters from Shorncliffe from his commanding officers signed, photographs of him in uniform, his official last will, Birth certificate, letter form the Red Cross, and a 2 page letter from Pte W G Hall to Vaughan`s wife telling her how he died, also some paperwork for his wife 1921 when she emigrated to Australia.
Lot 302
A quantity of Superman comics to include Supermans ex. pal "The New Jimmy Olsen" issue number 134 - No`s 240, 271, 229, 224, 215, 222, 244, 279, aswell as a copy of Super Boy double comics Number 2, DC Superboy No`s 179, 171, DC Supergirl No`s 408, 401 and Supermans girlfriend Lois Lane No. 111 and 106; Batman No`s 252, 224, 405 and S-16, Aquaman No`s 50 and 53; World`s Finest No`s 200, 205, 199 & 221; Justice League of America No. 72 and a Double Double comics No. 2; also various comics to include The Green Lantern No`s 225, 72, 75, 86, 80 & 71; Hawk & The Dove No. 5; The Titan and the Fury No. 44; Gigantic Strange Adventures No. 228; The Flash No. 193; Action Comics No. 432 & 431; Champions Sport No. 1; The Phantom Stranger No`s 4, 1 & 12; The League of Super Heroes No. 403; Metomorpho The Element Man No. 5; The House of Mystery No. 193 and No. 158 (49)
Lot 257
Cockfighting The Rules and Order of Cocking written in English on a single leaf of vellum bearing the signature of John Ardesois with seal and the date June 4th 1754 together with a small collection of cockfighting items including six examples of cockfighting spurs a hood and a thong mounted to a board (originally framed and glazed). The mount bears the legend `Ardesois`s Rules` and the notes `Collected by Col Morris` and `Mounted by J Davis Stroud 1875`. It would appear that this was the original foundation of the cockfighting rules by Ardesois who was a young man of considerable means from Tottenham London who was obsessed by cockfighting – one of the cruelest sports ever and which still sadly continues illegally today. His own demise was very apt – apparently he had a favourite cock but when it lost him a bet or decided to roast it alive. His action killed the poor bird but he also dropped dead on the spot.
Lot 442
MAUGHAM W. SOMERSET: (1874-1965) English Playwright & Novelist. T.L.S., Willie, two pages, 4to, Villa Mauresque, St. Jean Cap Ferrat, 11th April 1952, to Doug. Maugham thanks his correspondent for their long letter and remarks `I have been rather worried about this claim of Bercovici`s that I stole his story from him. I have never read his story. If I had I certainly should not have been such a fool as to write a story of my own depending on the same wisecrack at the end. It seems to me very strange that Bercovici should have waited so many years to take action. THE VERGER appeared in Cosmopolitan some time in the twenties, I should think about 1925. It is surely very strange that he should neither have read the story nor heard of it through his friends and protested at the time.` He further adds that, after the story appeared, he received letters from all around the world telling him it was an old Jewish story, commenting `In the foreword to the picture I stated this and claimed no originality for it. Unfortunately when it came to production, the movie people cut this out.` In concluding the novelist writes of his travel plans, explaining that his doctor has advised him to go to Switzerland for a cure for his recent illness, `I expect to be bored to death, but it will be a comfort to me to get to well again.` A letter of interesting content. VG The Verger, originally titled The Man Who Made His Mark, was published in 1929.
Lot 630
Palitoy Action Man Land Rover with folding windscreen, strap on wheel, hinged bonnet and instructions, missing drop down tailboard and one hub has broken off the wheel, boxed; Palitoy Action Man Assault Craft, containing assault craft, working outboard motor, two paddles and rope, without instructions, boxed; Palitoy Action Man Horse with saddle and instructions, boxed; Palitoy Action Man Army Helicopter with blades and rubber bands, unboxed; various instructions for Action Man including 81mm mortar, special operations kit, deep sea diver equipment, special mission pod, the household cavalry, the Royal Marines etc
Lot 85
A FINE PRESENTATION SWORD TO MAJOR ROBERT TORRENS BY THE NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, DRUMMERS AND PRIVATES OF THE ROYAL MARINES AT ANHOLT, BY HENRY TATHAM, SWORD CUTLER TO THE KING, DATED 1811 with curved blade double-edged towards the point and etched in imitation of Damascus steel, etched and gilt on one side with entwined fronds enclosing allegorical figures including Victory and with a pair of addorsed marine monsters at the base, the other side etched with scrolling foliage terminating in a fouled anchor, with the presentation inscription and further designs of scrolling foliage (worn, the gilding with extensive losses), gilt-brass hilt comprising flattened slightly down-turned quillon, cross-piece chiselled in imitation of bound cord, knuckle-guard with conventional foliage and cap pommel cast and chased with classical trophies on each face and a lion mask on top, ebony grip fitted with a gilt-brass ferrule en suite with the sides of the pommel, finely inlaid over its surface with leafy tendrils, and differing flowers, inset on each side with a silver plaque cast and chased with Hercules slaying the Nemean lion, and with a silver fasces running along the back-edge, in its original scabbard almost entirely encased in pierced and chased gilt brass, comprising spirally moulded chape with a pair of batwings at the top, openwork middle section decorated with oak fruit and foliage revealing blue velvet beneath (possibly restored), entwined serpents at the chape, the middle band and the locket, the latter two with a lion mask impaled by a Caduceus, the locket inscribed Anholt` on one side and with the maker`s details `Henry Tatham, Sword Cutler to the King, London` on the other, a pair of spirally moulded integral loops for a belt, complete with its original belt of blue velvet backed with morocco, the velvet embroidered with gilt oak foliage and fruit, with its gilt-brass fittings including entwined anchors and lion mask bosses en suite with the hilt and scabbard, and the brass parts remaining in fine condition throughout 79cm; 31 1/8in blade The inscription reads: `PRESENTED BY THE NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS, DRUMMERS AND PRIVATES OF THE ROYAL MARINES IN GARRISON AT ANHOLT, TO THEIR GALLANT AND HUMANE COMMANDER MAJOR ROBERT TORRENS IN TOKEN OF THEIR ADMIRATION OF HIS BRAVERY ON THE XXVII OF MARCH MDCCCXI, AND IN GRATITUDE FOR HIS KIND CONSIDERATION OF THEIR INDIVIDIUAL COMFORT AND HAPPINESS. ` This sabre is one of two swords presented to Captain Robert Torrens, Royal Marines, in recognition of his services in the defence of the Baltic island of Anholt against Danish forces in March 1811 (Field, 1924, I, p. 231). While the sabre offered here was presented to him by the NCOs and men under his command, the other sword - of small-sword form, 100 guineas` value and mounted in silver-gilt by Richard Teed - was presented to him by his officers: it is now in the collections of the Royal Marines Museum, Eastney, Hampshire (2002.40), together with Torrens`s Naval General Service Medal 1793-1840 with clasp Anholt (1987.45). The existence of two swords presented to the same man for the same action clearly indicates that Torrens was a man who inspired considerable regard from his subordinates; posterity, however, has remembered him not as the Defender of Anholt but as a leading contributor to the science of Political Economy. Robert Torrens was an Ulsterman, born in about 1780. He was commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the Corps of Marines in February 1796 and promoted 1st lieutenant in November 1797, becoming a captain in the Royal Marines in July 1806. Prior to his being posted to Anholt in the Baltic, Torrens is said to have served on ships of the Channel Fleet and at Copenhagen in 1807 (Fetter, 1990; p. 546). The island of Anholt, in the Kattegat, had been captured from Denmark and occupied in May 1809, shortly afterwards being commissioned by the Royal Navy as a 50-gun ship, placed under the command of Captain James Wilkes Maurice R.N. (1775-1857) and allocated a garrison of Royal Marines. Strategically significant both for Britain`s pursuit of the Baltic trade and her blockade of Napoleon`s continental empire, Anholt was rapidly put into a state of defence against expected attempts by Denmark to recapture it; in August 1810 Torrens was posted to the island to command its Royal Marines garrison, comprising 350 infantry and 31 artillerymen. In the spring of 1811, Denmark assembled an assault force of gunboats and troop-transports, carrying approximately 1000 troops, and, before dawn on 27th March 1811, the first waves of this force attacked Anholt on two sides, the troops quickly establishing a beach-head on the southern shore while the gunboats fired on British positions. Outnumbered by the Danes, Maurice and Torrens withdrew the Marines to prepared fortified positions and signals were sent, requesting immediate assistance, to the Royal Navy`s ships Sheldrake, Tartar and Anholt. The Royal Marines` artillery fire and musketry caused heavy casualties among the Danes, who were caught in cross-fires in exposed positions, and the advent of Tartar and Anholt caused the Danish gunboats to retire, leaving the assault force unsupported and without hope of rescue. Royal Naval gunnery from the ships combined with that of the Royal Marine Artillery from Anholt`s forts to make the Danish position rapidly untenable and the forces on the northern and southern shores capitulated, having lost several senior officers among casualties of about 200. Maurice allowed the Danish reserve to re-embark but secured nearly 700 prisoners. Torrens was wounded during the action but continued to lead and inspire his men and was rewarded in April 1811 with the brevet rank of major, returning to England at about that time. The defence of Anholt was publicised as a major triumph for British arms and the island remained in British hands until the summer of 1813 (Fraser, 1930). Apart from participating in the attack on Antwerp in February 1814, Torrens saw no further active service but he remained in the Royal Marines until 1834, being given the brevet rank of lieutenant-colonel in 1819, spending the period 1823-30 on half-pay, being promoted major in the Marines in 1831 and selling out in 1834. In that period, he was also elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and served as a Member of Parliament - for Ipswich 1826-27, Ashburton 1831-32 and Bolton 1832-34. In the last 30 years of his life he was active in promoting the colonisation of South Australia and New Zealand, particularly in relation to Irish immigrants. While his work and extensive writing as a political economist earned him fame and income, his political unorthodoxy, uncompromising manner and obvious personal ambition gained him few firm allies; he died in London in 1864. See F.W. Fetter, Vol. 22, No. 3, pp. 545-549; C. Field, 1924, Vol. I, pp. 226-231; E. Fraser & L.G. Carr-Laughton, 1930, Vol. I, pp. 164-176; and P. Moore 2004.
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