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Lot 41
An early 20th century, late Boer War era sterling silver and possibly BlackBuck horn table lighter, once belonging to Major General Alexander Whitelaw Thorneycroft of the Royal Scots Fusiliers. Featuring a ridged, twisted and polished horn section, fitted with a scalloped collar, and a grenade style spherical lighter fixed upon a rotating gimbal. Fully hallmarked for London 1902, with the makers mark for Joseph Braham. The spherical part of the lighter is also engraved ‘A.W.T. from JM 20th June 1903’, which is the date he married his wife, Rebecca Francis Crozier. Notes: Alexander Whitelaw Thorneycroft (1859 - 1931) had a distinguished military career, and was first commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in February 1879. He saw service in the later stages of the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879, and the First Boer War of 1881. A promotion to Lieutenant followed in 1881, followed by Captain in 1887. By the commencement of the Second Boer war, Alexander had been promoted to Major (Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel), and with the British Government preempting a Boer uprising, Major Thorneycroft was sent to South Africa to raise a corps of troopers. This hastily raised corps became known as Thorneycroft’s Mounted Infantry, and saw service during the Relief of Ladysmith, and the Battle of Spion Koh. During Spion Kop, Maj Thorneycroft found himself to be the most senior officer still alive, or that wasn’t incapacitated. An award of the Companion of the Order of the Bath followed in 1901, on account of his Boer War service. By November 1902, Thorneycroft was promoted to Colonel, and was back in the U.K serving as Adjutant-General of the 7th Infantry Division in Dublin. Colonel Thorneycroft retired from the army in 1912, retiring to Blandford Lodge in Berkshire, and died there in 1931 at the age of 72. Provenance: the item was acquired in 1931 by a relative of the current owner, who with his wife had acted as housekeeper for Col Thorneycroft at Blandford Lodge. As was fairly commonplace for the time, the couple were offered an item each from the Colonel’s items, and this lighter was one of the items acquired. The lighter has remained in the family since 1931. Approximately 60cm length. Condition: generally good. Good all round patina to the silver, and clear hallmarks. The gimbal mechanism works exactly as I should by always keeping to the lighter part level. A small area of chipping to the underside of the horn section, towards to pointed end, but this is not visible when sat upon a desk, and does not detract at all. There’s a tiny little pinhead dent to the spherical lighter section, but again this doesn’t detract.
Lot 54
An early 20th Century German 800 standard silver, diamond and sapphire cigarette case, cushion shaped picked wave like pattern to front and reverse, overlaid with geometric gold wire work with central old cut diamond and a double cabochon sapphire terminals, gilt interior, blue glass set push clasp, measuring approx 80 x 90mm, hallmarked by Louis Kuppenheim of Pforzheim, circa 1900, total gross weight approx 3.36 ozt (104.2 grams) Further details: slight scratch to lower sapphire; light tarnishing and wear; minor loss to gilding and general wear. Provenance: Paul Georg Glass and thence by descent Note: Paul Georg Glass was born in Vienna in 1891, he studied Law finishing his degree just before World War I broke out. He enlisted in the Austrian Army and from 1914-1918 fought at the Russian Front with the mounted artillery; he was decorated for his army service, including the Iron Cross. Paul lived and worked in Vienna in the 1920s & 30s. The Nazis revoked Paul's position as a lawyer because he was Jewish and fled to Britain and lived in Hampstead. Paul lived in London until he was arrested as an "enemy alien" on 2 July 1940 and was deported to Australia on the HMT Dunera. During his internment Paul produced art mainly portraits of his fellow inmates, many of whom were Austrian. Paul returned to Britain on 15 October 1941 and married Ena Glanville on 6th September 1943. They later moved to Austria in 1946 where Paul was reinstated as an advocate.
Lot 2104
A WW2 German Third Reich Army dagger with double edged steel blade (26cm), stamped 'WKC Solingen', cross guard hilt and composite grip in a silvered metal scabbard.Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. Collection must be made in person or by arrangement with a delivery company that provides an age verification service. We do not provide a shipping service for bladed items.
Lot 2124
DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY INTEREST: Two Soldiers Pay Books for 326325 Lance Sergeant Frederick George Richardson [born 9-3-1894 in Lambeth]; together with his original Army Form W.5112 for MID; a group of four miniature medals; a Defence Medal; a ribbon bar; two Salonika reunion association badges; a Durham cloth shoulder title; a star cloth badge; a Kings Badge in its box; and 14 pages of photocopied service papers [1914-18 service] [lot]
Lot 2116
A group of four to S4-085688 Private W. Hampson, Army Service Corps, comprising: 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; MSM, George V [21st Divisional Train] [4]Private Hampsons MSM was awarded in the Peace Gazette at which time he held the rank of Sergeant; the MSM Card confirms his award whilst serving with 21st Divisional Train.
Lot 2133
A quantity of documents, photographs and ephemera related to Lieutenant Harold Ward Jones, Liverpool Regiment and Royal Welsh Fusiliers, including: a small photograph album featuring officers from various regiments; Army Form W.3418A relating to Indian Army appointments; and a brief history of the 2/27th Punjabis [1919] [lot]
Lot 109
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Two gold medals dedicated to the General. One with the inscription '90° Regi. Fanteria / I Fanti del 90a al Generale Vercellino' and on the other side “HERMADA VIII 1917 - BOIS DE VRIGNY 15-VII 918”. marked “K18”. 10 g. On the obverse, with the goddess and inscription 'ALERE FLAMMAM' on the reverse 'GENERALE MARIO VERCELLINO 1935 - 37' and on the border 'L'ISTITUVTO SVPERIORE DI GVERRA', marked '750' and with another mark. This lot belonged to Mario Vercellino, Army General and Aide-de-Camp to Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy (1941-1942). He was commander of the 9th and 4th armies. He retired in 1945 with the rank of General of the Army. diameter 2.8 cm.
Lot 297
dating: 1940 - 1945 circa provenance: Kingdom of Italy, On the obverse crowned double eagle within a frame of love knots, on the border inscription 'MIK ME KRYE ME BESË E BURRNI / AMICO FINO AL SACRIFICIO CON FEDE E CORAGGIO’. On the reverse 'CAMPAIGN OF GREECE AND JUGOSLAVIA 28 OCTOBER 1940 - 23 APRIL 1941 - XIX', and '9th ARMY'; opus 'P. MORBIDVCCI'. diameter 6 cm.
Lot 107
dating: 1930/40 provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Album of photographs that belonged to General Francesco Pricolo. A total of 53 original photographs of various sizes. Among them interesting pictures showing Hitler's visit, year XIII, together with Mussolini and Pricolo and other high-ranking military officers, photos of parades, with the Prince of Piedmont, Starace, pictures with airplanes and pilots, visit of the Duce, a photograph showing the Duce in a pilot's suit together with General Pricolo, and photos with other military officers, also private photos on skis, etc. Very interesting. This lot belonged to Francesco (1891 - 1980), an Italian aviator. He was appointed General of the Royal Air Force. During his career, he held several important posts, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Chief of Staff of the Blue Army. dimensions various cm.
Lot 108
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Silver medal with dedication 'GENERALE DI C. A. VERCELLINO GR. CR. MARIO 1 - X - 1937 - XV / 9 - IV - 1940 - XVIII', around “COMANDO I CORPO D'ARMATA TORINO” with fasces and marks “800” and mark for Turin. On the other side, crown above a bayonet, oak branches and Savoy knot. 62 g. A silver medal with dedication of the 59th Cagliari Division 'ALL. ECC.za GEN MARIO VERCELLINO GLI UFFICIALI DELLA DIV.CAGLIARI', with fasces and two marks. On the reverse, a beautiful representation of a coat of arms under a crown held by two sirens. 70 g. Large gilded bronze medal marked 'ECOLE SUPERIEURE DE GUERRE’, in the centre ‘MAI 1935 AU GENERAL VERCELLINO'. On the reverse side 'CRESCENTI AD MILITIAE DECUS. NOBILITATI', in the exergue 'PALAESTRA EX AEDIFICCATA MDCCLXVIIII'. On the cut 'BRONZE' and a mark. Together with a small bronze medal dedicated to the general and various ribbons. This lot belonged to Mario Vercellino, Army General and Aide-de-Camp to Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy (1941-1942). He was commander of the 9th and 4th armies. He retired in 1945 with the rank of General of the Army. diameter 2.8 - 5 - 5 - 6.4 cm.
Lot 442
dating: 1848 provenance: Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Made of gilded bronze. On the obverse, the side-by-side busts of the Pope and King, on the border 'PIO. IX. P.O.M. FERDINAND II. KING OF THE KINGDOM OF THE TWO SICILIES'; opus 'CATENACCI FECE.'. On the reverse, view of the fortress and bastions of Gaeta, on the border 'L'ARMATA NAPOLITANA A MEMORIA DELL'ESULE PIO IN GAETA SACRAVA AL SUO AMATO RE'; on the exergue line 'CATENACCI FECE', below '26. NOVEMBER'. Rare. 99 g. Issued at the request of the command of the Bourbon army. In November 1848, after the assassination of Pellegrino Rossi, head of the Pontifical Government, the internal situation rapidly deteriorated, forcing the Holy Father to flee from Rome and seek refuge in the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies under Bourbon protection. Initially, he settled in Gaeta on 24th November 1848, then moved to Portici on 4th September 1849, where he remained until 4th April 4 1850. diameter 5.7 cm.
Lot 104
dating: 1973 provenance: Italy, Gold Air Force Association medal marked 'Al Gen. di S. A. FRANCESCO PRICOLO 1923 - 1973'. Marks '750' and one other. In case. This lot belonged to Francesco (1891 - 1980), an Italian aviator. He was appointed General of the Royal Air Force. During his career, he held several important posts, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Chief of Staff of the Blue Army. diameter 32.2 cm.
Lot 140
dating: 1844 provenance: Sardinian Kingdom, Beautiful, mod. 1833, Albertina sword by Emanuele Pes di Villamarina. Straight, double-edged blade with central fuller, engraved with motto 'CHARLES ALBERT ROI DE SARDAIGNE' on the right side, and on the left side 'DIEU ET LE ROJ', both mottoes between engraved trophies and floral motifs. Gilded silver hilt (marks on the quillon and on the rain-guard) of typical shape. The finely engraved rain-guard with dedication 'To Emanuele Pes Marquis of Villamarina / The Officers of the Royal Corps of the / Staff / With Gratitude DD 1844'. Silver-plated grip similar to a wire binding and with gilded and engraved ring nuts. Leather scabbard with two suspension rings. Emanuele Pes di Villamarina (1777-1852), son of the Sardinian nobleman Salvatore Pes and the Piedmontese noblewoman Vittoria Teresa Maffei di Boglio, had a brilliant military and diplomatic career. He served the Savoy monarchy faithfully in various prestigious roles, reaching the rank of General of Army Corps and holding important government posts until his retirement in 1851. length 105.5 cm.
Lot 212
dating: 1919 provenance: USA, Gold decoration (14ct) with five diamond-like stones, partially enameled (flag with small chip), the ring marked 'GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC 1861 - 1866 VETERAN'. The star on the reverse featuring the inscription 'PRESENTED TO PAST COMMANDER ALLAN W. STUART COLUMBIA POST No 706 DEPT of ILLINOIS GAR 1919'. On the back of the rectangle where the American flag is displayed, there is an original photograph showing Commander Allan W. Stuart wearing this decoration on his chest. Weighs 50 grams. In its original case. An interesting and rare Civil War relic, together with remains of a newspaper article from Kankakee, which mentions Allan W. Stuart and the medal awarded to him that we are offering for sale. dimensions 5.8 x 11.6 cm.
Lot 111
dating: 1941 circa provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Clasp with 12 miniatures. Commendatore's Plaque of the Military Order of Savoy, Military Valour Medals of gold and silver, Commendatore's Plaque of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Commander's Plaque of the Order of the Crown of Italy and seven other medals and crosses. This lot belonged to Mario Vercellino, Army General and Aide-de-Camp to Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy (1941-1942). He was commander of the 9th and 4th armies. He retired in 1945 with the rank of General of the Army. width 11.7 cm.
Lot 476
dating: 1707 provenance: Naples, Commemoration of the entry of the Austrian imperial troops into Naples. On the obverse the Austrian army marches towards the city of Naples, in front of it a man holds out the keys to the city, followed by citizens with palm branches and inscription 'DESERTOS VIDERE LOCOS LITTVSQVE RELICTVM', below 'NEAPOLIS A GALL DESERT / A CAES : OCC : D7 IVL / 1707'. On the reverse a horse (symbol of Naples) and a Bourbon in armour fallen to the ground and inscription 'NOVA VELOCEM CINGVLA LAEDIT EQVVM'. On the cut 'ANIMOSVS HABENIS PARET EQVVS LENTIS. OVID'. 34 g. diameter 4.55 cm.
Lot 106
dating: About 1940 provenance: Malta, Grand Magistral Cross of the Sovereign Mil. Order of Malta. Made of gilt (marks) and enameled silver, complete with neck ribbon. Together with the original document with seal and translation. Remains of the envelope. This lot belonged to Francesco (1891 - 1980), an Italian aviator. He was appointed General of the Royal Air Force. During his career, he held several important posts, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Chief of Staff of the Blue Army. dimensions 4.7 x 10.5 cm.
Lot 103
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus. Commendatore's plaque. Made of diamond-like silver, the center made of gold and enamels. On the reverse a vertical pin. This lot belonged to Francesco (1891 - 1980), an Italian aviator. He was appointed General of the Royal Air Force. During his career, he held several important posts, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Chief of Staff of the Blue Army. dimensions 7.5 x 7.3 cm.
Lot 110
dating: Mid 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, A Mod. 1920 Mauritian medal for general officers. Made of bronze. On the obverse, mounted S. Maurice with the inscription 'S. MAURIZIO PROTETTORE DELLE NOSTRIE ARMI' Opus: Ferraris. On the reverse, inscription in the centre 'AL CAVALIERE MAURIZIANO VERCELLINO MARIO (in relief) PER DIECI LUSTRI NELLA CARRIERA MILITARE BENEMERITO'. On the border 'Medaglia coniata con bronzo dei cannoni tolti al nemico 1915-1918 – R. D. 25 marzo 1920”. On neck ribbon. This lot belonged to Mario Vercellino, Army General and Aide-de-Camp to Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy (1941-1942). He was commander of the 9th and 4th armies. He retired in 1945 with the rank of General of the Army. diameter 5.19 cm.
Lot 112
dating: 1941 provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Commendatore's cross of the Military Order of Savoy of gold and enamel on pierced crown with neck ribbon. Small missing parts in the laurel wreath, a small cracked part in one arm. Rare. This lot belonged to Mario Vercellino, Army General and Aide-de-Camp to Victor Emmanuel III of Savoy (1941-1942). He was commander of the 9th and 4th armies. He retired in 1945 with the rank of General of the Army. dimensions 4.9 x 7.2 cm.
Lot 105
dating: First half of the 20th Century provenance: Kingdom of Italy, Clasp with nine miniatures, Officer of the Military Order of Savoy, Knight of the Military Order of Savoy, Silver Medal for Military Valour, Silver Medal for Military Valour, Bronze Medal for Military Valour, Officer of the Order of SS Maurice and Lazarus, Military Air Medal and Knight of the Order of the Legion of Honour (France). Together with German order ribbons. Rare. This lot belonged to Francesco (1891 - 1980), an Italian aviator. He was appointed General of the Royal Air Force. During his career, he held several important posts, including Undersecretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Chief of Staff of the Blue Army. width 8.2 cm.
Lot 251
Group of seven medals, Worc. Rgt. E.W. Kent and R. Tank C. 1915 star trio 13469 PTE F. COLLEY. WORC. R. General Service medal 1918-62, clasp Iraq 241147 PTE. F. COLLEY E. KENT R. India General service medal 1908-35, clasp WAZIRISTAN 1921-24 80395 PTE. F COLLEY R.TANK CORPS DEFENCE MEDAL. Army Long Service medal and Good Conduct medal GVR 6280395 PTE. F. COLLEY R.TANK C medal polished and contact marks, mounted court style on board
Lot 485
USA Naval Long Service group of three L.S.G.C. National Defence and Southwest Asia medal together with a boxed WWII Victory medal, Mexican Border Service medal (numbered 18339), in card box, Naval Long Service medal (numbered 4377), Naval LS American Campaign, American Defence, clasp FLEET, Asiatic Pacific medal, Army of Occupation and Victory medal (12)
Lot 250
M.S.M. group of four, Army Service Corps 1915 Star, British war medal Victory medal T.S.-026832 L.CPL J. JOHNSTON A.S.C. WOCL1 on pair, Meritorius Service medal GEO V t3-026832 S.S.MJR J. JOHNSTON R.A.S.C. Edinburgh Gazette 22/1/1919 MSM, London Gazette 18/1/1919 MSM, possible MID London Gazette 24/5/1918
Lot 272
Superb Royal Flying Corps RAF and Grenadier Guards group of ten. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire M.B.E (military) 1914 Star and bar. Sgt. D. PATTERSON R.F.C. British war and Victory medal 957 S.M1 D.PATTERSON RAF MID oakleaf on Victory Defence medal, War Medal 1939-45 Army Meritorius Service medal GEO IV 957 WOCL1 D.PATTERSON. GREN. GDS RAF LSGC GEO V 957 S.MJR D PATTERSON RFC Belgian Croix du Guerre
Lot 317
Indian General Service medal group of six. Indian General Service medal 1936-39, clasp North West Frontier 1937-39 31491 W.O.C.L.2 W.B. BRIGGS A.E.C. 1939-45 Star Burma Star. Defence medal War medal 1939-45, Army Long Service and Good Conduct GEO IV 5149 W.O. CL. 11 W.E. BRIGGS. A.E.C., swing mounted
Lot 461
Goldfinger (Erno) and Ursula Blackwell. Planning Your Neighbourhood: for home, for work, for play, 20 sheets, 500 x 360mm., colour, small holes at corners, some light toning, mainly marginal, loose as issued, [for the Army Bureau of Current Affairs], [1944].*** 'Planning Your Neighbourhood' is an optimistic presentation of an utopian vision of improved post-war city life. Shoreditch, with slums and heavily damaged in the war, was a perfect candidate for post-war reconstruction. The 20 sheets of the proposal here, incorporate maps, aerial photos and diagrams to aid visualisation - the idea was that anyone, young and old across different social classes, would enjoy living in the "vertical city".
Lot 226
Nightingale (Florence, reformer of army medical services and of nursing organization, 1820-1910) Autograph Letter signed to Messrs Vennington & Bridger, 2½pp., 8vo, London, 28th June 1879, "I was extremely obliged to you for your kind willingness to assist in the object I had in view viz. that of suggesting to the Grand Duchess of Baden the best model for the building a new Children's Hosp.l at Baden", folds.
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Lot 247
[Defoe (Daniel)] [Legion's Memorial] Mr. S------r. The enclosed memorial you are charg'd with, in the behalf of many thousands of the good people of England, first edition, 4pp., bifolium, ink numbers to upper outer corners, piece from upper inner blank corner of both sheets, all but split at fold, some foxing, lightly browned, [Moore 35], small 4to (203 x 161mm.), no printer, [1701]. *** 'Englishmen are no more to be slaves to Parliaments than to a King'. Rare, with the last copy at auction we can trace being in 1968. With the prospect of war with France King William asked Parliament to authorise the creation of a standing army. This was refused, causing many to send appeals to Parliament. The people of Kent chose five men to carry theirs to London in May, 1701. The Commons declared the petition seditious, and the men were arrested and imprisoned. Defoe responded with this strongly worded pamphlet, in which he pleaded that the pamphlet be delivered to the Commons, and demanded the immediate release of the Kentish petitioners (which they were to great fanfare).
Lot 460
Goldfinger (Erno) and Colin Penn. The National Health Service, 20 sheets, 500 x 360mm., colour, small holes at corners, some light toning, mainly marginal, surface abrasion to first sheet affecting 2 words of text, loose as issued with original printed paper wrappers (wrapper with creases, chips and tears), [for the Army Bureau of Current Affairs], [c.1948]*** Rare, we can find no record of this complete sequence at auction or in institutions.This rare sequence embodies the founding principals of the National Health Service, beginning with the mantras of "Bad Environment Causes Ill Health" and "Good Environment is the Basis of Health" and continuing on to show the patient care structures and building layouts that would shape this beloved British institution.
Lot 1277
WWI MILITARY INTEREST; Davag Brothers, a collection of WWI brass badges, school Coronation medals, military medals awarded to 15041 Pt. A. Devag South Wales Border 1914 Star, War Medal, and Victory Medal, 13127 Gunner A. Devag Royal Field Artillery 1914-15 Star, War Medal, and Victory Medal, Royal Artillery cap badges, SE-1299 Pr. S. Devag Army Veterinary Corps 1914-15 Star, Coronation medals, dog tags, etc (qty).
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