A MASSIVE SILVER-INLAID BRONZE CENSER, SHISOU MARKChina, 17th-18th century. The heavily cast bombe body supported on a spreading foot and rising to a slightly everted rim, the shoulder set with two loop handles, the exterior finely inlaid in silver wire with sinuously coiled dragons dividing capitals in the form of lotus flowers reminiscent of the Old Summer Palace (yuanmingyuan). The base with a silver-inlaid two-character Shisou mark.Provenance: The Mee-Din and Robert W. Moore Collection. Robert W. Moore is a famed California collector of Chinese and Korean art, whose passion began in the 1950s when he served in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. After his return to the United States, he began collecting Korean and later also Chinese works of art, and over the following decades became a very knowledgeable, discerning, and influential collector.Condition: Very good condition with only minor wear and casting irregularities, minuscule nicks, light scratches, the interior with extensive traces of use. Magnificent, natural patina overall.Weight: 2,903 g Dimensions: Width 26.7 cm (across handles)Little is known about the historic figure Shisou. The earliest reference in the Zhongguo meishujia renming cidian ('Dictionary of Chinese Artists') comes from the Luochuang xiaodu and is presumably from the same source as published in Zhongguo yishujia zhenglue ('Brief Introduction of Chinese Artists). Shisou is listed there only as a late Ming dynasty monk without any further biographical information. A number of vessels and sculptures from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century bear his name, sometimes in combination with a hall name, Jinyu tang ('Hall of Prosperity').Auction result comparison: Compare a related silver-inlaid bronze censer, 11.5 cm high, also with a Shisou mark, at Christie's Hong Kong in The Pavilion Sale on 6 October 2015, lot 171, sold for HKD 62,500. Compare a related silver-inlaid bronze censer, 7.6 cm across, also with a Shisou mark, at Christie's Hong Kong in Chinese Art on 12 April 2018, lot 36, sold for HKD 62,500. 石叟款錯銀銅爐中國，十七至十八世紀。造型莊重典雅，厚口平直微敞，垂腹豐腴，兩側置圓耳，耳環上端有一角上翹，圈足。爐身錯銀以卷葉蓮紋的形式描繪了蜿蜒盤繞的龍紋。底座上可見錯銀"石叟"款。 來源: Mee-Din 與Robert W. Moore 中國漆器收藏。Robert W. Moore是加州著名的中國和韓國藝術收藏家，他的收藏熱情始於 1950 年代。當時他在美國軍隊服役並駐紮在韓國。回到美國後，他開始收藏韓國和中國的藝術品，尤其是漆器，在之後幾十年裡，他成為了一位知識淵博、眼光敏銳、影響深遠的收藏家。 品相: 狀況極好，輕微磨損和鑄造瑕疵，微小的刻痕和輕微的劃痕，內部有大量使用痕跡。整體包漿自然。 重量: 2,903 克 尺寸: 寬26.7 厘米 (兩耳之間) 拍賣結果比較: 比較一件相近的石叟款錯銀銅爐，高11.5 厘米，見香港佳士得The Pavilion Sale 2015年10月6日 lot 171, 售價HKD 62,500；另一件相近的石叟款錯銀銅爐，兩耳之間7.6 厘米，見香港佳士得Chinese Art 2018年4月12日 lot 36, 售價HKD 62,500。
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WW1 German Bread Bag and Water Bottle Combination, fine set consisting of a universal pattern enlisted ranks bread bag produced in a heavy duty canvas cloth material. Complete with the belt loop attachments. Under the interior flap is remains of army depot stamp and the regimental markings “-.A.R. 18” and date 1916, probably for Field Artillery Regiment 16. Internal leather securing strap still present. Reverse of the bag with leather enforced “D” ring loops. Attached to the bag is an original enlisted ranks water bottle produced in light blue enamel with a field grey wool cloth covering and leather strap. Cork stopper for the bottle still present. Overall a very nice set.
* WW2 German Army Officers Dress Sword by Alcoso Solingen, being the Model Nr119, being the lion head variant with ruby jewelled eyes inserted. Being an interesting example with brass cross guard and knuckle bow, the lion head and back strap being of a fine gilt. Black celluloid grip with wire binding. Housed in its original blackened scabbard with single hanging ring fitting. Slightly curved blade with fuller to three quarters of the length. Alcoso Solingen makers trade mark to the base. Much of the original polish remains to the blade. Sword blade measures 83 ½ cms, overall 99 ½ cms. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* Rare Variation of the German Army Officers Dress Sword by WMW, with gilded aluminium hilt having a panther head type with ruby jewelled eyes. Cross guard langet with a fine deco style downward winged German army (heer) eagle with the design of the eagle wings slightly indented. Black celluloid grip retaining the original wire binding. Housed in its blued steel scabbard with single hanging ring fitting. Slightly curved single edged blade without a makers trademark. Blade 79 ¼ cms, overall 95 ½ cms. Some areas of gilt loss to the hilt and small dents to the scabbard but generally a very good and scarce example. The reference book “Swords of German 1900-45” by John R Angolia, shows a sword on page 142, which has the same design cross guard, but with a dove head as opposed to a panther head, the sword on this page is attributed to WMW. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
* German Army Don Cossack Papakha Headdress, field grey cloth body headdress with black wool lined exterior flaps. Red wool top with crossed golden brocade. Gilt metal German army cap eagle and cockade. Interior with orange cloth lining with circular stitches. Remains in very good overall condition. After the opening up of Eastern Europe, many of these type of headdress found their way onto the western European collecting market. Some were found in various film and theatre studios. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.
British 1821 Pattern Royal Artillery Officers Sword Reputed to Belonged to Colonel E G Cheke Royal Field Artillery, regulation pattern officers sword with swept bar guard, shagreen grip with wire binding. Housed in its brown leather covered field service scabbard. Complete with the Sam Browne hanging frog. Bullion sword knot attached to the guard. Regulation pattern blade with standard etched decoration. Lower part of the blade with initials EG entwined. Some surface rusting to the blade. The blade measures 84cms, overall 104cms. The National Army Museum has in their collection Colonel Cheke’s miniature medal group which includes medals for WW1 service, Serbian Order of the White Eagle, Montenegro Order of Danilo I, etc. Attribution provided by the vendor.
British 1907 Pattern Bayonet by Wilkinson Sword Company (WSC), good example of the standard pattern British 1907 bayonet with two piece wooden slab grips with oil hole to the pommel. Complete with its leather and steel mounted scabbard. Blade with acceptance stamps and marked WSC for the manufacturer Wilkinson Sword Company. Blade has been polished and some evidence of sharpening. Blade 43 ½ cms, overall 58cms. Accompanied by a Indian army issue short pattern British 1907 SMLE bayonet with its original scabbard and webbing frog. Blade stamped with crowned GRI Mk 1* 1942 R.F.I. Generally good condition. (2 items)
* DOUGLAS PHILLIPS (SCOTTISH 1926 - 2012),AT JOHNSHAVENoil on board, signed, further signed and titled label versoimage size 26cm x 29cm, overall size 42cm x 47cm Framed and under glass. Handwritten artist's label verso.Note: Douglas Phillips was born and brought up in Dundee. He studied at the former Dundee Art College in Bell Street before being called up to the army towards the end of the Second World War for service in India and Ceylon. On returning to Dundee he began work in the art department of DC Thomson where he illustrated for The Rover and The Victor, amongst others. After leaving D C Thomson’s went on to illustrate over 100 books but also continued to maintain a connection with the company, featuring in more than one thousand issues of The People’s Friend as the pen and brush of J Campbell Kerr. He also documented old Dundee with his lively pen and ink drawings and book collaborations with the late journalist, broadcaster and Courier columnist Ron Thompson. Latterly he followed in the footsteps of two artists he greatly admired, Joan Eardley and his good friend Lil Neilson, producing vibrant, expressive paintings of Catterline and the East Coast of Scotland which he loved so much. His work is held in public and private collections worldwide.
Attributed to Lieutenant-General Gaspard Le Marchant Tupper (British, 1826-1906)Two panoramic views of Malta: - A view looking towards Manoel Island in Marsamxett Harbour, with Valetta beyond;- A view from the ramparts of Fort Manoel in Marsamxett Harbour, with the army encampment belowwatercolour on paper, each composition comprised of two sheetsoverall size of each 35.6 x 104.5cm (14 x 41 1/8in). (2)Footnotes:Lieutenant-General Gaspard Le Marchant Tupper was a fine amateur artist thought to have a delicacy in the execution of his watercolours. He was commissioned in the Royal Artillery from 1845 which took him to several places including Malta, Gibraltar and Jamaica.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Ed Vebell (American, 1921 - 2018) "Homestead Act" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This artwork was originally published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for Epic Events in American History series issued in 1985. From the first English settlements at Jamestown and Plymouth, land was "free" if it could be wrestled from the Indians. With independence, the states discovered an inability to preserve their claims from land-hungry settlers. Both the states and the nation attempted the plan of selling property to land companies, which in turn sold it off to settlers. The vast majority of the pioneers who pushed across the Alleghenies, however, preferred to take what they thought was rightfully theirs without payment. As early as 1812, a "True American Society" in Ohio asserted that "every man is entitled by Nature to a portion of the soil." In the 19th century, this principle came to be widely accepted. With the secession of the slave-holding South, opposition to "free" soil, both as free for settlers and as "free" of slaves, disappeared. On May 20, 1862, President Lincoln signed a Homestead Act which gave to any person "the head of a family or of 21 years of age," who had not fought in the Confederate Army, the right to claim 160 acres of public land. It was, potentially, one of the most revolutionary Acts ever passed by a modern legislature, even if it did not quite work out to be a revolution. Most of the newly opened land came into the hands of giant corporations and land speculators, but perhaps as much as 300 million acres of precious American property were acquired by "homesteaders." This Cover commemorates the anniversary of the Homestead Act on May 20, 1862. Image Size: 20 x 21 in. Overall Size: 26.5 x 27 in. Unframed. (B06076)
Howard Koslow (American, 1924 - 2016) "Ulysses S. Grant" Signed lower left. Original oil painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original oil painting which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative PFCD for America's Greatest Military Heroes series, cancelled April 27, 1992. The year was 1861. The Civil War -- one of America's darkest eras -- had begun. When the cry for Union troops went out, one of the first to answer the call was a middle-aged farmer who had, years earlier, graduated from the famed United States Military Academy. His name was Ulysses S. Grant. On and off the battlefield, Grant exhibited the qualities of a great military leader. He always took the initiative, fought aggressively, and made quick, sure decisions. Within a few months of enlisting, he was promoted to the rank of brigadier general. Under Grant's staunch leadership and military prowess, the Union Army secured victory after victory. Indeed, Grant's troops won the bloody battles fought at Fort Henry, Fort Donelson and Vicksburg ... to name just a few. He was such a success as a military leader that in early 1864 President Abraham Lincoln promoted Grant to lieutenant general and put him in charge of all the Union troops. With this supreme authority bestowed upon him, Grant began a final campaign against the Southern troops of General Robert E. Lee. Grant's troops constantly pursued and attacked the enemy troops, until General Lee was finally forced to surrender on April 9, 1865 ... ending the war. Ulysses S. Grant's bravery and military genius won for him the love and admiration of America ... and eventually the Presidency of the United States. Image Size: 13.75 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 18 in. Unframed. (B08788)
Howard Koslow (American, 1924 - 2016) "James Doolittle" Signed lower left. Original oil painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is he original which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Proofcard for America's Greatest Military Heroes series, postmarked December 14, 1992. When America entered World War I, James Doolittle's childhood interest in flying led him to join the aviation section of the Army Signal Corps. He was commissioned a second lieutenant and became a crack flight instructor. During the 1920s and 1930s, Doolittle won awards such as the Mackey trophy, and air competitions such as the Bendix Races. The Army Air Corps then sent him to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he received a doctorate in aeronautical engineering. He retired from active duty to work for Shell Oil Company's aviation division, but held his reserve rank as major. In 1940, the threat of war prompted Doolittle's return to active duty. In 1941, the disaster of Pearl Harbor left American morale at a low ebb. In the spring of 1942, Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle led one of the most daring raids of the Second World War: a low-level bombing raid on Tokyo. Leading a squadron of B-25s from the deck of the U.S.S. Hornet (code named "Shangri-la"), Doolittle's men scored a victory for America while forcing the heretofore impregnable Japanese forces on the defensive. For his courageous leadership, Doolittle was promoted to brigadier general and awarded the Medal of Honor. He went on to lead the 12th and 8th Air Forces in Europe and played a leading role in defeating the Luftwaffe. Before his retirement he was promoted to lieutenant general. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 18.25 in. Unframed. (B10558)
Lyle Tayson (American, 1924 - 2014) "Leatherworker Craftsmen" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Canvas. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original painting which appeared on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 13c Leatherworker stamp issue of July 4, 1977. During the Colonial era, leather was one of the most widely used materials. It was used for boots, shoes, coats, gloves, aprons, belts, harness, and many other things. Belts drove simple machines and served as valves in pumps. When America's War for Independence started, the need for leather for military use increased at once by leaps and bounds. The leather harness, for instance, pulled artillery guns and wagons. And, to protect fragile paper musket cartridges from dampness or damage, leather was used to make stiff waterproof cartridge boxes. Every soldier needed one, for damp cartridges could lose battles. As the army grew, more leather was needed. The constant cry from commanders in the field for supplies was not always heeded, but civilian craftsmen, and Leatherworkers in particular, were responsive when possible. To increase production, they shortened the tanning process, producing only slightly inferior leather. In their own shops they worked long and hard, knowing that in the army men went without shoes. These civilian craftsmen answered freedom's call as fully as soldiers and sailors. They, too, risked their lives and their fortunes as collaborators of rebellion. Image Size: 26 x 20.75 in. Overall Size: 30.25 x 24 in. Unframed. (B05136)
The Spirit of Alamein by J Lawrence Isherwood signed by Field Marshall Montgomery of Alamein. The full title of this early framed print is The Spirit of Alamein After The Oil Painting by J Lawrence Isherwood FRSA. FIAL. this being number 26 of just 75 published by Henry Donn in 1971. Signed by the artist J Lawrence Isherwood (1917 1989) and an icon of Second World War history, Field Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery (1887 1976), 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein, KG, GCB, DSO, PC, DL, nicknamed Monty and The Spartan General, was a senior British Army officer who served in the First World War, the Irish War of Independence and the Second World War. This print has been stored out of natural light for many years and is in. The print is framed and overall in frame measures approximately 70 cm x 63 cm (27. 5 inches x 24. 75 inches). Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
‘Conductor Parsons was prominent on several occasions, leading parties to dislodge the Boers from posts too close to the Fort, crawling up to the ‘Old Dutch Laager’ and throwing a lighted hand grenade into the camp, causing a stampede, and, on another occasion, he tried to lay a mine but was discovered and obliged to fall back under heavy fire.’ An outstanding and important First Boer War group of three awarded to Conductor W. Parsons, Commissariat and Transport Staff, ‘the Real Hero’ of the Defence of Lydenburg. An ex-Royal Engineer N.C.O., he was largely responsible for the organisation of the defence and performed numerous acts of gallantry during the siege, for which he was specifically commissioned Quartermaster, later serving with this rank in the Egyptian campaign of 1882 and Bechuanaland Expedition, 1884-85 South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp 1879 (Condr. W. Parsons. Commissariat.); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Qr. Mr. W. Parsons C. & T.S.); Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, unnamed as issued, mounted as worn, about extremely fine (3) £3,000-£4,000 --- William Parsons was one of the three senior ranks besieged at Lydenburg in 1881 during the First Boer War. He was commissioned for his gallantry during the siege, newspapers of the time, with justification, calling him ‘the Real Hero’ of the defence. The Defence of Lydenburg Lydenburg is a small town named after Leyden in Holland, 180 miles north east of Pretoria. Besieged at Lydenburg were 54 non-commissioned officers and men of the 94th Foot; a Sergeant and 7 Sappers of the Royal Engineers; and 8 N.C.O.s and men of the Commissariat and Hospital Corps, with Surgeon Falvey in medical charge, and Conductor Parsons in charge of supplies. In overall command was Lieutenant Walter Long, a 23-year old junior officer of the 94th Foot. Long’s force of 76 men were crammed into the town’s fort, which measured 78 yards by 20 yards, and under siege, by an estimated force of 700 Boers, between 5 January and 30 March 1881 (84 days). During the siege, Lieutenant Long, was reportedly frequently ill and as next senior Officer, Surgeon Officer Falvey took over command during such periods. As an experienced ex Royal Engineer N.C.O., Conductor Parsons contributed greatly to the organisation of supplies and fortifications, on the eve of and during the siege. Very like James Langley Dalton, V.C., often called real hero of the Defence Rorke’s Drift (and also an ex-N.C.O.), it seems Parson’s was very much the brains behind the defence. Not only was Parsons noted for his work on the defences throughout the siege, he was also noted for the gallantry he showed whist leading parties to dislodge the Boers from posts too close to the Fort, as the following records show: 9 January 1881. ‘Annoyance being experienced from the Day sortie, close vicinity of some of the enemy, who had established themselves among the ruins of the old Dutch laager, Conductor Parsons volunteered and gallantly led out a party to dislodge them. Starting at noon with six non-commissioned officers and men, three natives also going with them, the Boers were driven out and made to retire precipitately down the hill. Then throwing down some shelter the latter had constructed, the party returned under a heavy cross-fire, but with only one of the natives wounded.’ 11 January 1881. ‘Towards midnight Parsons again distinguished himself. Crawling out to the old Dutch laager, from which some Boers were, firing, he coolly lighted a hand-grenade and pitched it amongst them, causing a loud explosion and fresh stampede, with the good result that the enemy did not reoccupy that ground for some days.’ 18 January 1881. ‘Conductor Parsons, with Sergeant Day and five sappers, covered by a supporting party of eight men of the 94th Regiment, under Sergeant Cowdy, sallied forth cautiously to the ruins of the old Dutch laager which had been again occupied by the enemy intending to lay a mine. They, however, failed in this purpose, being discovered after working for some time, and obliged to fall back under heavy fire, though fortunately without casualty.’ 4 March 1881 ‘The wire attached to the mine by the old officer mess-building having become covered with debris and overgrown with grass. Conductor Parsons and Volunteer Holmes remained outside the fort, on the night of the 4th, for upwards of an hour, clearing it, while the enemy's rifle-fire continued. They, it was afterwards found, had managed to take up this fougasse without damage to themselves.’ The siege continued until 30 March, when a Lieutenant of the 3/60th arrived with despatches confirming the terms of peace. Casualties during the siege were four killed, including two volunteers and nineteen wounded, or nearly a third of the defenders. As far as recommendations for awards and promotions were concerned, the Transvaal Argus of 17 September 1881 stated: ‘Lieutenant-Colonel Winsloe has been made a C.B., besides receiving promotion, no doubt for his gallant defence of the fort at Potchefstroom. Men like him and Lieutenant Dalrymple Hay, like Captain Auchinlech, who so gallantly held the fort at Rustenburg, and like Conductor Parsons, the real defender of Lydenburg, should get some recognition of their gallant conduct.’ The following March, Parsons’ gallantry was indeed recognised and with a Commission of Quartermaster, as reported in the Yorkshire Gazette of 1 April 1882: ‘A Well-Earned Promotion.- The promotion of Conductor William Parsons, of the Commissariat and Transport Staff (Son of Mr. Robert Parsons, formerly of Coney-Street, dentist) to be Quartermaster was gazetted a few days ago, and rarely has a man in the British army better earned his laurels, Quartermaster Parsons was acting-commissariat officer at Lydenburg during the eighty-four days siege of the fort by the Boers a year ago. He rendered such important service during that period as to meet with the special approval of Major-General Sir Evelyn Wood, V.C., and was reported upon as “frequently displaying great gallantry.” Quartermaster Parsons also served through the Zulu War of 1879 and has a medal and clasp. He was formerly a non-commissioned officer in the Royal Engineers, and was employed on the Ordnance Survey in Cornwall and Devon for several years. He is Fellow of the Geological Society, and Associate of King’s College, London.’ Shortly after the War’s end, accusations that Lieutenant Long had behaved cowardly during the siege led to a Court Martial and he was given the choice of resigning his commission or facing a Court decision. It may well have been that his relative inexperience, combined with his frequent illnesses and the fact that his wife was also besieged with him, led to the more experienced Parsons, taking a more of a lead in the defence. However it was also reported that on 10 March, when two Boers appeared under a flag of truce, offering favourable terms of capitulation, Lieutenant Long was in favour of accepting but Surgeon Falvey and Conductor Parsons were strongly against. An argument ensued, during which Surgeon Falvey threatened to place Lieutenant Long under arrest for cowardice. The garrison did not surrender. Long resigned, tragically later taking his own life after the criticism of his conduct during the siege. His wife, Mary Long, who was the sole female present during the siege, worked tirelessly in the improvised hospital and was repor...
A German Second World War Waffen S.S. Early Overseas Cap. Utilising the M.38 army style side cap, this example issued to the pre war Waffen SS known as the Verfungstruppe. The cap is fitted with the single Totenkopf silver button, which is RZM SS marked to the interior, this has been removed and inspected, with its single machine embroidered SS triangular form eagle placed to the side of the cap. The nap of the cloth overall on the exposed areas is very thin, the protected areas by the side curtains have all their nap and in the area around the edges of the SS insignia also the nap has been protected by the insignia itself. One moth hole to the right hand side of the cap as the worn. Army style twill lining, with large oval makers stamp, with the date of November 1942 which is a late issue for this style of cap, good condition £400-£500
German Second World War Army Panzer Shoulder Boards. 6 shoulder boards. Early model 36 board, dark green centre with chain stitched Gothic P with pink piping, stitch-on; Slip-on nco with metallic Gothic P to the centre, three rank pips and worn litzen, pink wool piping; Mid war shoulder boards, light field grey green centre, slip-on, two rank pips with slightly oxidised litzen, pink wool piping; Early pre 36 shoulder board with light apple green centre for an nco, stitch-on with pink wool piping; 1 stitch-on Panzer board, pink silk piping with field grey centre; A slightly longer Panzer shoulder board, possibly for a greatcoat with slip-on, field grey centre with faded pink piping overall, generally good condition (6) £100-£140
A post-War 1960 Military Division B.E.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant W. R. Ryer, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, attached 2nd Battalion, The Queen’s Own Nigeria Regiment British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R. (14461821 Sgt. David W. R. Ryer, R.E.M.E.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (14461821 Sgt. D. W. R. Ryer. B.E.M. REME.) mounted for wear, light contacts marks overall, and edge cut to last, very fine (4) £200-£240 --- B.E.M. London Gazette 3 June 1960. The original recommendation states: ‘Sergeant Ryer joined the army in 1945 in the RASC. In 1946 he saw service in Greece and continued to serve with the Middle East Land Forces until September 1949. He was promoted Cpl in September 1948 and Sgt a year later. He returned to the United Kingdom in September 1949. He voluntarily transferred to the REME in 1951, and came to Nigeria in August 1953 serving with Nos 1 and 3 Command Wksps before joining this battalion in March 1954. Since then he has twice extended his service to enable him to complete the task which he had set himself of making his Nigerian successors completely competent in their duties before he leaves them to manage their own affairs. Sergeant Ryer is in charge of the technical repair and maintenance of all vehicles and other mechanical equipment on charge to 2nd Queen’s Own Nigeria Regiment. His untiring energy, and will to succeed, with which he has infected his subordinates, has improved the standard of vehicle mastership in this unit beyond recognition. It is due to his efforts, and his alone, that a very high standard has been attained despite tremendous difficulties caused by the steady reduction in the amount of European assistance and supervision available. At the same time as making this great contribution to day to day administration Sgt Ryer has devoted practically all the very little spare time left to him to instructing Nigerian NCOs and other ranks in their technical duties. This has gradually lead to the assumption of responsibilities by his subordinates so successfully that a very high standard can now be maintained in his absence. The admiration and respect which he has gained among Nigerian NCOs and other ranks, and the sound grounding he has given them by his untiring efforts for the later managing of their own affairs, is worthy of the best traditions of the Colonial Forces and deserving of the highest recognition.’
Hasegawa, Hales - Six boxed 1:72 scale plastic military aircraft model kits by Hasegawa. Lot includes Hasegawa B9 BACF Lightning Mk-6; B4 US Army OV-1A Grumman; JS-023 Grumman A-6A Intruder and similar. Kits appear to be in Mint Excellent condition, all have loose parts and parts on sprues contained in factory sealed clear plastic bags, and come with instructions and decals. All kits are unchecked for completeness. Kits are housed in Very Good - Excellent boxes overall with some age and storage related wear. (6) (This does not constitute a guarantee)
General Rowland Hill Army General at the Battle of Waterloo Signed Display. Approx 14 x 11 inches overall. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Fitzroy Somerset (Baron Raglan) Distinguished Army Officer at the Battle of Waterloo Signed Display. Approx 14 x 11 inches overall. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
A Remington New Army model nickel plated revolver converted to .44 rimfire, with a six shot cylinder and 8" octagonal barrel, the top flat stamped Patented September 14 1856, further stamped E. Remington & Sons, Illion. New York, US above New Model, and mounted with walnut grips, overall length 37cm.Additional InformationThe safety position does not hold on half cock, it fires on both half and full cock, heavy scratches, surface wear throughout the gun, knocks to the wooden handle, losses, rusting in parts, looks to have been cleaned recently, heavy pitting, the barrel moves freely.
A Colt .44 Calibre Army Revolver with Wells Fargo Holster, Manufactured 1861, serial No. 1767, 1/2 ins blue steeled barrel with Richards Conversion, no 578, (2ins cut from barrel and fore sight reversed) converted in 1873 to fit accompanying brown leather Wells Fargo holster, no. 738, 11ins overall Note: This item is obsolete calibre and does not require a licence to purchase
A WAX RELIEF PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A BRITISH ARMY OFFICER in the style of Leslie Ray, 14cm high, framed and glazed, overall 23cm x 17.25cm (inclusive of bevelled maple slip). Condition Report : Gilding worn; some browning. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
BEN HALLEWELL (BRITISH fl. 1865-1869),MONT ST MICHEL, NORMANDYwatercolour on paper, signed, titled and dated 1868image size 30cm x 46cm, overall size 53cm x 67cmMounted, framed and under glass.Note: Ben Hallewell served in the British army in the Crimean war and is best known for his watercolours made during the campaign. After his service, he travelled extensively.
An interesting collection of militaria, First World War and later,including; a piece of canvas inscribed "Envelope of Zeppelin brought down Sunday night "Potters Bar", October 2nd 1916"; a collection of material relating to British Red Cross Nurse Mrs. May Freeman Morgan, comprising; a Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing medal, 1917, British Red Cross Society medal, British Red Cross badge, two portrait photographs, certificate and compliments slip, together with Princess Mary Christmas gift tin, with original Christmas card inscribed '5843 Sergeant G Hillard, Coldstream Guards'; a miniature book of common prayer, inscribed inside backcover 'Hillard'; an '"Active Service Testament 1914"' inscribed to interior '29th Oct 14, Mr. C. W. Reed, 13th Coldstream Gds' and '5843c Corporal G. Hillard, No. 3 Coy, 4th Reg B. Coldstream Gds'; a South Africa 1900 tin; Prisoner of War box with watercolour painted lid, containing cap badges, 2 rings, shrapnel, ribbons, Aly Sloper token, miniature dagger, Masonic institute girls badge, buttons, Second World War German Tag der Arbiet, Pakistan Army Coronation Contingent embroidery in box, RMS Lusitania replica medal and a ball top Swagger stick, (qty)Condition: Condition all worn, tins with scratches, medals good overall,
Second World War: An interesting album of approximately 190 photographs, Eighth Army related, 1942 - 1943, inscribed to inside front 'Gnr. Janes HW, 390 S.L. Batte', primarily topographical views, local life and military scenes, Libya, Egypt and Palestine (many present day Israel) locations including; Suez, Pyramids, Port Said, Haifa, Jerusalem, El-Alamein, Benghasia, Jericho, some relating to Kibbuz Jewish Collective Settlements, Advance of the Eighth Army, Advance Across The Western Desert, October 28th 1942 memorials and graves of unknown soldiers;width 33cm x height 22cmCondition: Overall fair to good condition, some images tinted, some images lacking from album. All pages inscribed, Chips and losses to olivewood boards, bottom right corner and top left corner absent.
A nice quality German Third Reich Army Dress dagger by the scarcely seen manufacturer G. Felix Gloriawerk Solingen with deep orange celluloid grip, standard pommel and army cross guard, the double-edged black with manufacturers logo to the forte, housed in original polished scabbard with two loose suspension rings, blade length 26cm, overall length 38cm
A British Army 1895 pattern Infantry Officer’s sword and scabbard serial number M2673 manufactured by Robert Mole & Sons, the 82cm long blade etched with panels of foliage and Royal Cypher, with regulation pattern hilt with a wire-bound shagreen grip, overall length 98cm steel scabbard with two loose suspension rings
Box containing large collection of plastic army men predominantly from WW2 including Desert Rats, German Frontline and Snow Troops. The figurines are contained within plastic bags. This lot includes a small amount Airfix soldiers contained in plastic tubs.Condition ReportArmy men are in used condition, some have been partially painted and some have broken/damaged parts overall they are in fairly good condition.
Scalextric - Six unboxed Nascar Models. Lot includes Pontiac Grand Prix 'The Home Depot' #20 with #18 Interstate Batteries; plus Ford Taunus #84 'Territorial Army' and similar. Models appear to be in Excellent condition overall. Four of models are presented with polystyrene trays. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Britains part set 48 of Egyptian Army Camel Corps, unboxed, with five riders and six camels c. 1896, together with a Bikanir Camel Corps camel and rider from set 123 c.1901, Three Bedouin mounted tribesmen (c.1911) from set 164 and a running Zouave from set 143.Condition report: Two Camel corp riders without a leg, poor casting to the backs of three camels, bent weapons and loss to the paintwork overall due to use
Ed Vebell (American, 1921 - 2018) "Fulton's Clermont Steamboat" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which was published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover for Epic Events in American History series issued in 1985. It was the English who invented the first steam engine and the first steam railroad but it was an American, Robert Fulton, who, in 1807, formally launched the steamboat era. Fulton was not the inventor, however, of the steamboat: that distinction belongs to poor John Fitch, a Connecticut Yankee and a veteran of the Continental Army who, as early as 1787, built and launched a forty-five-foot steamboat. But, alas, nothing came of that brave experiment. Fitch could get no financing for his invention and in the end gave up in despair and fled to the wilds of Kentucky where he died. Ten years later, the New York lawyer and diplomat, Robert Livingston, anticipating the role that steamboats might play in a vast nation whose only effective transportation was by water, persuaded his young friend Robert Fulton, with whose artistic and inventive talents he was familiar, to try his hand at building a steamboat. Fulton boasted a natural talent for engineering. He eagerly embraced Livingston's proposal and by 1807 was ready to launch The Clermont, named after Livingston's hometown. On its maiden trip, the boat steamed up the Hudson to Albany and returned five days later, having averaged a speed of five miles an hour. Successful as it was, it brought no great wealth to either Livingston or Fulton, for in 1824, John Marshall's Court pronounced their monopoly unconstitutional as an infringement on congressional power to regulate "commerce concerning the several states." Image Size: 20 x 20.75 in. Overall Size: 26.25 x 26.75 in. Unframed. (B06484)
Shannon Stirnweis (Arizona, New York, New Hampshire Oregon, B. 1931) "Fort Henry" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the Canada 32c Fort Henry stamp issued June 30, 1983. Once the early explorers and settlers of Canada had established roots in the New World, they soon realized they must somehow protect their holdings. But, whether they came from France, England ... or from any of the other great European nations, they could not expect aid to arrive quickly from an army or navy stationed thousands of miles away in the Mother Country. Therefore, it became necessary for the nations to erect forts in the New World to protect the territories their explorers and settlers had claimed for the homeland. One fort built to guard British interests in Canada was Fort Henry. Fort Henry was erected in 1813 and is located at Kingston, Ontario, on a strategically important peninsula where the British operated an important port and naval base on the St. Lawrence River. It was the only fort to be built of a series of six detached casemated redoubts which were planned to be built in the early nineteenth century at this location. Over the years, Fort Henry was gradually enlarged, and after the construction of the Rideau Canal, the fort was replaced by a new stone fort, completed in 1836. Fort Henry was garrisoned until 1890, but it later fell into disuse. However, in 1939, it ws completely restored and today is a popular tourist attraction. Image Size: 19.5 x 17 in. Overall Size: 23 x 19.75 in. Unframed. (B08177)
Shannon Stirnweis (B. 1931) "Liberation of Smolensk" Signed lower left. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 29c Liberation of Smolensk 1943 stamp issued September 25, 1993. Germany's defeat at Kursk in July 1943 marked its last mass effort along the Eastern Front. Hitler, concerned about the Allied landings at Sicily, transferred several of his best divisions to the West. German forces in the East, now hopelessly outnumbered in both men and materiel, had little choice but to fall back. The next two months would see the Germans retreat some 150 miles along a more than 600-mile front, extending from the Donets River in the south, through Kharkov, to the Divina River north of Smolensk. On September 25, facing a rapidly-approaching Red Army, the Germans abandoned Smolensk. Image Size: 21.75 x 17.5 in. Overall Size: 24.75 x 20.5 in. Unframed. (B14354)
Shannon Stirnweis (B. 1931) "Okinawa Invaded by U.S. Marines" Signed lower right. Original Oil painting on Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 55c Okinawa Invaded by U.S. Forces 1945 stamp issued April 1, 1995. On April 1, 1945, a U.S. invasion force of some 180,000 soldiers and Marines, commanded by Army Lt. General Simon Bolivar Buckner, began landing on the shores of Okinawa. On June 18, Buckner would become the highest ranking American field officer to be killed in combat. Ernie Pyle, the Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent, would also die on nearby Ie Shima. If fighting was savage on Okinawa, the scene offshore was just as violent, with the U.S. Navy confronting waves of swarming kamikazes. For the Japanese Combined Fleet, the battle amounted to a suicide mission, as American planes scored hit after hit -- even sinking the giant Yamato. On June 22, when it was apparent that the Americans were about to take control of the island, commander of the Japanese forces Lt. General Mitsuru Ushijima committed Hara-Kiri -- honorable suicide. Image Size: 18.25 x 22 in. Overall Size: 20.25 x 24.25 in. Unframed. (B14979)
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Boeing F4B-4" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting is the original which was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands 32c Boeing F4B-4 stamp issued November 1, 1996. Boeing's most famous fighter, the F4B-4, was a plane that surpassed all existing aircraft. Boeing built more than 500 of these single-seat biplanes for the U.S. Navy and Army in the late 1920s. Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B13746)
Damian Lewis 16x12 overall Homeland mounted signature piece includes signed album page and a colour photo from the hit tv series. Damian Watcyn Lewis OBE (born 11 February 1971) is an English actor, presenter, and producer. He is best known for playing U. S. Army Major Richard Winters in the HBO miniseries Band of Brothers, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. He also portrayed U. S. Marine Sergeant Nicholas Brody in the Showtime series Homeland, which earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe Award. His performance as Henry VIII of England in Wolf Hall earned him his third Primetime Emmy nomination and fourth Golden Globe nomination. He portrayed Bobby Axelrod in the Showtime series Billions in the first five seasons and appeared in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (2019) as actor Steve McQueen. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Dinky Toys - A fleet of five unboxed later issue Dinky Toys diecast model helicopters . Lot consists of Dinky #732 Bell Police Helicopter; Bell 'Army' Helicopter (x2) from #303 Commando Squad set; #736 Bundesmarine Sea King with an 'Army' Sea King from set #618. Models all display signs of use and play generally ranging in condition from Good - Very Good overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
John Le Mesurier 13x13 overall Dads Army matted signature piece includes signed album page and superb black and white photo from the iconic Comedy TV Series. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Quantity of Various Makes. 2x Britains. An Army Lorry with driver (1334. In olive green, late example with plastic wheels, complete. Plus an Alien Space Cannon (9125) in green. Dinky Toys Blaw Knox Bulldozer (961) in red, no tracks. Vega Major coach (952) Beechcraft S35 Bonanza aircraft (710) in red and white. A Hay Rake (324). Massey-Harris Manure Spreader (321), plus a Road Maintenance Personnel Set (010). A Crescent Scammell Scarab Tanker, Shell-BP livery. Plus a Lone Star Locos Station set. A Hornby Dublo D1 Level Crossing An Action Man Soldier, head detached. A 1960's 'Sweetheart Dancing Doll' in sailor uniform. A Push-Down Puppy and a Stylophone Pocket Electronic Organ. All boxed, with record and tune book, some age wear overall. Contents AF-GC some wear/chipping/damage. (14) £70-100
Gold, Sterling Silver and Costume Jewelry and Wristwatch Assortment Approximately (4) pounds of jewelry including in silver a beaded necklace having turquoise and silver beads, a modernist brooch having art glass adornment and a trinket box having a central blue cabochon stone and a leaf motif, all marked '925'; a piece of 19k dental gold; (8) watches including Seiko, Swiss Army, Timex, Anne Klein and Theo Miles; and costume jewelry including necklaces, brooches and earrings, makers including Napier, Trifari and St. John Length: 29 1/2 inches (sterling and turquoise beaded necklace)Weight: 5.40 ozt. (total weight of gold and silver) Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; dental gold XRF tested as 19k; watches not tested Disclaimers: some items may be bent or broken, missing stones or missing their mates; watches not checked for replacement parts; we cannot guarantee operation or longevity; gemstone(s) tested on the heat conductivity scale; quality of gemstone(s) undetermined; we cannot guarantee that gemstone(s) have not been heat treated and filled, or that pearls / stones / gemstones are natural Category: Silver & Costume Jewelry > Costume Estimated Sale Time: 5:54 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Sales Tax (United States Only): Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1
DelPrado - A collection of 84 x unboxed soldier figures including some on horseback. Includes a Trooper from Napoleon's Imperial Guard Chasseurs, a Hussar from the Austro-Hungarian Army, a Sergeant from the Egyptian Camel Corps and similar others. Some have minor marks and slight damage but they appear in Good condition overall. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
2nd Life Guards Edwardian Uniform of Lt. Col. Sir Morgan Crofton Bt. An extremely rare Edwardian uniform tailored by Rodgers & Company of London comprising: Scarlet tunic of melton cloth with dark blue velvet facings to the collar and gauntlet cuffs. Each richly decorated with gold bullion embroidery. This arrangement can also be found to the rear skirt. Complete with regimental buttons and the interior with quilted lining. Tailors label with ink name Sir Morgan Crofton. Scarlet and bullion fresh small amount of surface moth traces not effecting the appearance. Cuirass of regimental pattern. Both front and back plate with crimson leather lining with stamped initials MGC. Complete with regimental shoulder scales and gold bullion waist belt. Clean condition. Waist belt Gold bullion lace of regimental pattern set onto a dark blue leather belt. Complete with waist belt clasp. Bullion bright GC. Pouch Belt & Pouch. The 2 3/4 inch lace of regimental pattern set against a Morocco red leather. Complete with blue flash cord and gilt buckle, tip and slide. The pouch of large size black patent leather mounted with a regimental device. Traces of storage paper to pouch. Sword Slings dark blue leather with gold lace of regimental pattern Various straps etc. Helmet white plume, this contained in original special shaped storage tin The overall condition is good, the tunic is stored in a large square japanned storage tin (possibly for a shabraque). The cuirass is stored in original shaped Japanned storage tin. The Pouch Belt is also contained in original storage tin. Each storage tin with Hawkes & Co plaque also brass engraved name plate Sir Morgan Crofton Bart. 2nd Life Guards (Quantity) Sir Morgan George Crofton, 6th Baronet of Mohill Castle, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. (27.11.1879-8.12.1958). Educated at Rugby. Entered Army from Militia as 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers in 1899. Served in South Africa 1899-1901 and was severely wounded in the Relief of Ladysmith. Transferred to Irish Guards 1901 then to 2nd Life Guards 1903. Served in WW1 (DSO 1918, Belgium Order of Leopold, France Legion of Honour, Mentioned in Despatches twice). Provost Marshal of the East African Expeditionary Force. On the HQ Staff of General Smuts 1917. Major in 1918 Guards Machine Gun Regiment. Colonel-Commandant on Staff to Military Advisor to Northern Ireland Government of 1922; High Sheriff for Hampshire 1925-26. During WW2 he raised and commanded 28th Bn. Home Guard, Hampshire Regiment 1940-44. JP for Hampshire. Known for The Crofton Diaries Ypres 1914-1915.
Army Service Corps Officers Pouch Belt and Pouch. A good post 1901 example. Blue leather belt with gold Staff pattern lace with blue central silk line. Mounted with fine burnished gilt buckle tip and slide. Black patent leather folding pouch mounted with an ASC large pouch badge. Overall GC Gilt remains bright.
Army Ordnance Corps Officers helmet. A fine post 1901 example of the Home Service Pattern blue cloth helmet, complete with gilt metal cross piece, spike and rose head bosses which secure the velvet backed chin chain. To the front, a gilt metal helmet plate of standard Corps pattern. Retains leather sweatband (silk edging shot) to interior. Overall VGC Gilt bright and fresh. No evidence of previous plate worn
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