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Click here to subscribeDETAILLE ÉDOUARD: (1848-1912) French Artist, regarded as the 'semi-official artist of the French army'. An original 3½ x 4 pen and ink sketch drawing depicting studies of a cavalry officer upon a horse and three other military personnel, one appearing to be a Cossack. Signed ('Édouard Detaille') in fountain pen ink to the lower left corner. Framed and glazed in a vintage wooden frame to an overall size of 6 x 6½. G
LIVINGSTONE DAVID: (1813-1873) Scottish Missionary & Explorer of Africa. A fine A.L.S., David Livingstone, four pages, 8vo, Hamilton, 25th December 1857, to [Thomas Horsfall] 'My Dear Sir'. Livingstone informs his correspondent 'It having been decided that Mr. M. Laird should build a steam launch no farther action on my part is necessary except in the way of thanking you for the trouble you took in the affair' and continues to refer to Lady Chetwynd's £10 which Livingstone thinks 'might be laid out in the purchase of surgical instruments which would answer the end intended by her Ladyship'. He continues 'What is called a “surgical dressing case” and dentist case might be had for the money and if any were over other surgical instruments might be added. I have the impression that the instruments required by an assistant surgeon of the navy or army cost about that sum & would suit my practice well' and asks for his gratitude to be expressed to Lady Chetwynd. In concluding Livingstone writes 'If as is probable we shall sail from Liverpool I shall need a little accommodation for my luggage. Is there any room to be got to which I could send it from time to time. I am here for a week & will return to London after New Years day'. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG Thomas Berry Horsfall (1805-1878) British Politician, Member of Parliament for Derby 1852 and for Liverpool 1853-65. Lord Mayor of Liverpool 1847-48. Macgregor Laird (1808-1861) Scottish Merchant, a pioneer of British trade on the River Niger. In 1854, with the support of the British Government, Laird had begun annual trading trips to Africa with steamboats specially built for navigation of the Niger and other rivers. Livingstone's letter is written shortly ahead of his Second Zambesi expedition which lasted from March 1858 until 1868. In collaboration with the Royal Geographical Society, Livingstone commanded the expedition to explore Southeast Africa for mineral deposits and other natural resources. It led to the establishment of the Central Africa Mission.
HOWE RICHARD: (1726-1799) 1st Earl Howe. British Admiral of the Fleet, noted for his service during the American War of Independence and French Revolutionary Wars. A.L.S., Robert Howe, three pages, 4to, St. Helens (Isle of Wight) 30th May 1758, to a gentleman. Howes informs his correspondent, in part 'Being appointed to the command of a squadron of His Majesty ships destined to co-operate with a detachment of troops in a purposed descent on the neighbouring coast of France; and as the success of this expedition will very much depend upon the choice of such guides acquainted with the face of the country at and near the town of St. Maloes, and such able soldiers can be procured from your island; I am satisfied I need not say more in support of my request for your assistance… I am to desire in the same manner your concurrence with the Lieut. Governor on such means as you shall judge proper for preventing any discovery that might be made of the destination… till after the passing by of the fleet to the French coast; which I judge will be in a very few hours after the arrival of Captain Lendrick, the weather permitting.'With a quarter page neatly removed from the last page, not affecting the text or signature and some taped repairs to splits in the folds. FR The present correspondence refers to the raid on St Malo, which took place in early June 1758 when an amphibious British naval expedition landed close to the French port of St Malo in Brittany. While the town itself was not attacked, as had been initially planned, the British destroyed large amounts of shipping before re-embarking a week later. The naval forces were under the command of Richard Howe while the army was led by the Duke of Marlborough and Lord Sackville.
HIROHITO: (1901-1989) Emperor Showa. Emperor of Japan 1926-89. A good, rare, bold black fountain pen ink signature ('Hirohito', in Japanese script) at the head of an oblong 8vo page removed from an autograph album, also signed by Prince Kan'in Kotohito (1865-1945) Japanese Chief of the Imperial Japanese Army General Staff 1931-40, the great uncle of Emperor Showa and further signed by Count Chinda Sutemi (1857-1929) Japanese Diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1916-20. Both have signed in bold black fountain pen inks. A fine and unusual trio of signatures. VG The present signatures most likely date from around 1921 during which Hirohito took a six month tour of Western Europe, visiting the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the Netherlands and Belgium. Shortly after his return to Japan, on 29th November 1921, he became Regent of Japan.
87th Regiment of Foot Royal Dublin Fusiliers Coloured Print & Watercolours of Indian Army Interest coloured print of an 87th Regiment Drum Major. Framed and glazed in period frame. ... Accompanied by Indian Army Watercolours Bengal Lancer mounted on his charger. Artist David Archer ... Governor-General’s bodyguard. Artist John Sparks 1970 ... Indian Cavalry Officer ... Similar example. All framed and glazed.
WW1 / WW2 Burma Rifles Officer’s Group of Seven Medals. Awarded to Lieutenant Sidney Philip Cane. Comprising: 1914/15 Star (ERASED), British War Medal, Victory Medal, “LIEUT”, 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Mounted as originally worn.Lieutenant Sidney Philip Cane originally served in the ranks of the Gloucestershire Regiment landing in France on the 31st March 1915. In April 1917 he was commissioned into the 1/70th Burma Rifles Indian Army.
Selection of British Medals. Comprising:Imperial Service Medal (EIIR) “FREDERICK THOMAS HUNTER” Case of issue. ... Civil Defence Long Service Medal Cased. ...1914/15 Star (ERASED). .... South African Victory Medal (ERASED). ... Mercantile Marine (ERASED). ... Also an Army Temperance Medal (pin absent) (6 items)
Late 19th Century Military Campaign Maps of India. The first map is printed covering the area Balaghat, This printed in 1882 Calcutta. The map has been hand coloured and bears a large amount of hand written notes etc. ... The second map is hand drawn and coloured on a wax vellum paper. Titled Pregnant. GC some service wear. (2 items)Used by Major Charles Hanford Baldwin Clark York & Lances Regiment & Indian Army See lot 484 for his medals and ephemera and lot 970 for his sword.
1814 6th Garrison Battalion Officer’s Vellum Commission. This vellum commission, appoints Captain Wade Rothwell to be a Major in the Army. Dated 4th June 1814. Ink faded, some damp damage.Major Wade Rothwell was appointed a Lieutenant for service in the West Indies 1795 and Captain in the 6th Garrison Battalion March 1809.
Officer’s Mess Jacket dark green mess jacket. Turn back collar with gilt braid edging continuing across the base of the jacket. This is also continued to the pointed cuffs and shoulder straps. Silvered Lieutenant rank stars. Black silk lining. Together with an Arab Shamag band. ... Also a Victorian Army & Navy hunting knife. (3 items)
WW2 492 (H) Field Battery RA Medal Group and Ephemera all relating to R H Padfield, Lance Bombardier. Consisting WW2 medal group, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence medal, War medal. Mounted as worn ... Soldier’s Service and Pay book ... Soldier’s Release book ... Various paperwork and letters ... WW2 issue Bible ... Two large framed, hand drawn maps showing where 492 Field Battery served.
British Army Boer War Period Driver’s Saddle dark brown leather saddle and side flaps. Front and rear steel arches. Lower wooden boards fitted with steel loops to the front and rear. Front of saddle with field alteration. Saddle with broad arrow and dated “1900”. Side flap with maker “Hepburn & Gale 1900”. Some minor damage.
A Father, Mother and Son WWII group to include MBE, War Medal, defence medal, 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th Army clasp and general service medal with Malaya and Palestine 1945-48 clasps to MAJ T M HOWAT R SIGS (Royal Corps of Signals) mounted together on bar, a set of identical miniature dress medals mounted on dress bar, a wealth of pertaining ephemera to include photographs albums from childhood, a signet ring, a Turkish silver cigarette case with Royal Corps of Signals crest, name signed to interior. A WWII defence medal in issue case to Mr T Howat (Father of T H Howat) and another to Mrs M A Howat (mother of T H Howat) (both detainees at Ruhleben Interment Camp), a Turkish niello work silver cigarette case gifted from son to Father etc, the lot comes to auction from the son of Major Thomas Henry Howat who has written an account of both his Father and Grandfather.
Louis Marx And Co Swansea A Rare Tin Plate Scale Model Of A Royal Artillery Army Transport Lorry Complete with Howitzer cannon, figures and original canvas top, circa 1940's. Truck and cannon looks to be in near mint condition. Comes with box - in poor condition, please see accompanying image.
Dinky: One small box of assorted Dinky military vehicles to comprise: 661 Recovery Tractor, 80E Obusier De 155 A.B.S. 622 10 Ton Army Truck, 621 3 Ton Army Wagon, 641 Army 1 Ton Cargo Truck (2), 689 Medium Artillery Tractor, 623 Army Wagon, 972 20-Ton Lorry-Mounted Crane, 626 Military Ambulance, 693 Howitzer, 651 Centurion Tank and one other. (one box)
Diecast: One box of assorted diecast vehicles to include: Dinky Pullmore Car Transporter 582 and Loading Ramp 994, Foden Lorry, Elevator Loader 964, 3 Ton Army Wagon 621, Military Ambulance 626, Armoured Personnel Carrier, Fire Engine 555, Bristol 450 163, Caravan 190, Centurion Tank 651, Ford Zephyr 162, Duple Roadmaster Leyland Royal Tiger, Packard 132, Coles Mobile Crane, Royal Mail Van 260, Vanguard, Ford Sedan 170, Aston Martin 110, Coventry Climax Fork Lift Truck, Bedford Ovaltine Van, Austin, Cadillac Eldorado 131, Rover 75 156, B.E.V. Truck, Volkswagen 181, Austin-Healey 109, Armoured Car 670, 5.5 Medium Gun 692, Austin Champ 674, Mersey Tunnel 255 and others. (one box)
Aeneas and the Healer: An 18th Century Ivory Fan, the guards and gorge carved, a wide band of carving and light piercing just under the leaf depicting two figures, flowers and foliage in relief, with a central shell. One guard has a metal thumb guard, the other one of mother-of-pearl. The vellum leaf, mounted à l'anglaise, shows an army encampment and Aeneas, a Trojan hero, seated outside a draped tent, his soldiers around, a winged angel above, the healer Lapis at his feet, removing an arrowhead from his leg. The verso is plain. Guard length 27.5cmThe leaf paint is rubbed. There are repairs to the leaf folds seen from the verso, and there are a few black marks.
British Military Army issue lever pocket watch, 15 jewel movement, the dial with Arabic numerals, dot hour markers, minute track and subsidiary seconds, luminous hands, screw case branded Bravingtons, London with Military arrow and markings 'GS/TP, numbered 060152', 52mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - marks. Glass - surface marks. Hands - some surface corrosion and light marks. Case - surface marks, some tarnishing and wear. Crown - functioning correctly. Bow - light marks. - Condition reports are provided for general guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained
Timor British Military Army issue mid-size gentleman's wristwatch, signed black dial with Arabic numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, 17 jewel adjusted movement, inside case marked Timor Watch Co, case no. 15600 with fixed bars and screw back with Military arrow and markings 'A.T.P. 14184', olive green NATO style strap, 31mm - Condition Report: - Movement - currently functioning. Dial - marks, surface marks around the numerals. Glass - good, probably a replacement. Hands - marks and surface corrosion. Case - marks and surface scratch marks to the case back. Crown - functioning correctly. Strap - good. - Condition reports are provided for guidance only. Please view images and further information can be obtained upon request. Gardiner Houlgate do not guarantee the working order or time accuracy of any lots. Due to the opening of the wristwatch case backs, it is recommended watches are re-sealed by professional technicians to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.
Hamilton automatic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, silvered dial with baton markers, day/date apertures and sweep centre seconds, modern black lizard strap, 33mm; a Hamilton stainless steel rectangular cased bracelet watch, salmon pink dial with Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds, quartz, 40mm x 23mm (Hamilton box); also and a Swiss Army automatic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, circular dial with Arabic numerals, day/date apertures and sweep centre seconds, no. 800430875, exhibition case back, black leather strap, 42mm (Swiss Army box and instructions leaflet) (3)
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