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Lot 127
Roman Gold - Aureus of Aulus Vitellius Germanicus AD 69 (April-December), Laureate head A VITELLIVS GERMAN IMP TR P, the reverse XV VIR - SACR FAC, tripod with dolphin set on top of tripod-lebes and raven standing. weight 7.4g. NB - The coin celebrates Vitellius' membership in a group of fifteen men, a major college of priests formed at Rome. They were overseers of the Secular Games, distributing purifying incense to the patrons and receiving their offerings of oats, wheat, and beans. They were known as Quindecimviri Sacris Faciundis and cared for the Sibylline Books, notable for their prophecies. The coin was issued in AD69 known as the year of the four emperors. Aulus Vitellius was born on 24 September 15 AD, in Nuceria Alfaterna, Campania. He was one of the closest companions of Tiberius. He later became consul in AD 48 and proconsular governor of Africa in either AD 60 or AD 61. At the end of 68 Galba selected him to command the army of Germania Inferior. Vitellius was proclaimed emperor late in 69 but was never acknowledged by the Roman world. Towards the end of AD69 Vespasian troops plus loyal civilian troops marched on Rome and it is noted that over 50,000 civilians perished in the urban battle, he was found and dragged from his hiding place, decapitated and his body thrown into the Tiber, his brother and son were also killed and his head paraded around the streets of Rome. His final words to the people of Rome were "Yet I was once your emperor". Provenance - Found West of Stourbridge in 2024 while metal detecting near Kingswinford West Midlands. Submitted to the BM and disclaimed PAS No WAW - 836D1F. It is believed that it is the first gold aureus of Vitellius to recorded as a find in the British Isles.
Lot 590
A quantity of vinyl LPs to include Dire Straits 'Making Movies', Nude 'Camel', Rush 'Hemispheres', The Jam 'The Gift', Elton John 2140, Neil Sedaka 'Solitaire', Prism 'Small Change', The Allman Brothers Band 'The Road Goes On Forever', 'The Carpenters 1969-1973', The Doobie Brothers 'Stampede', Nils Lofgren 'Cry Tough', Neil Young 'Zuma', Bruce Springsteen 'Born to Run', Queen 'A Night at the Opera', Van Morrison 'Hard Nose the Highway', The Who 'Odds & Sods', Elton John 'The Fox', Camel 'Moonmadness, 10cc 'How Dare You', Triumph 'Allied Forces', Earth Wind & Fire 'Raise!', Fleetwood Mac 'Mirage', 38 Special 'Tour de Force', Wendy and The Rocketts 'Dazed for Days', Rita Coolidge 'Never Let You Go', The Police 'Synchronicity', Billy Joel 'An Innocent Man', The Stranglers 'The Collection 1977-1982', Tears for Fears 'Songs from the Big Chair', Jethro Tull 'Under Wraps', George Benson '20/20', Randy Vanwarmer 'Terraform', Van Morrison 'Inarticulate Speech of the Heart', Michael Jackson 'Thriller', Def Leppard 'Pyromania', Juice Newton 'Quiet Lies', Neil Young 'Trans', 'This is Dusty Springfield Volume 2', Dusty Springfield 'Cameo', Three Man Army 'Two', Lynyrd Skynyrd 'Smokes', Steely Dan 'Katy Lied', Edgar Winter 'Jasmine Nightdreams', The End 'The Spell', Dio 'The Last in Line', Kiss 'Animalize', Jethro Tull 'Broadword', 'Solo in Soho', Elton John 'Victim of Love', UFA 'Mecanix', Bowie 'Diamond Dogs', Ultravox 'Lament', Peter Townshend 'Scoop', White Spirit 'Midnight Chaser', Phil Collins 'Face Value', Kiss 'Unmasked', Kiki Dee 'Perfect Timing', Derek and the Dominos 'Layla', Alice Cooper 'Killer', Jethro Tull 'Living in the Past', Ike & Tina Turner 'River Deep - Mountain High', ACDC 'Blow Your Video', etc.
Lot 25
a 15ct yellow gold peridot and seed pearl brooch, hallmarked for Chester 1911 by Frederick Banks, with safety chain, length 4.5 cm, accompanied by fitted box, together with a 15ct gold Royal Army Medical Corps brooch set with rose cut diamonds, length 5 cm. (2)Peridot and pearl brooch; 3 gramsRoyal Army brooch; 4.9 gramsBoth marked 15ct
Lot 595
Meccano Army & Combat Sets and Manuals - To include Combat Set G9517 & Army Set G9515. Assumed Complete as mostly Factory Sealed with some minor tares in wrapping. Plus two copies of the 1974 manual, one with Meccano and The Airfix Group on the rear, and one 1975 manual. Conditions: Mostly Excellent Plus in Excellent boxes.
Lot 41
Kathleen Emily Temple-Bird (British 1879 - 1962) 'Young Westminster', portrait of John Temple-Bird in school uniform signed 'K.E. Temple-Bird 1931' (lower right) oil on canvas 74 x 51 cm, framed 83.5 x 60.5 cmanother of the artist's son in a College blazer, titled 'On Leave' signed and dated 1939 (lower left), oil on canvas mounted on board, 74 x 61 cm and another of the same sitter in Army uniform, unsigned, oil on canvas, 61 x 46 cm Qty: 3 Provenance: By family descentExhibited: Young Westiminster: 1931 - Royal Society of Portrait Painters 1932 - Society of Women Artists 1933 - Ipswich Fine Art Club 1933 - Royal Academy 1936 - The Forum CLub 1937 - Royal Society of British Artists' Art Club 1942 - St Ives Art Club 1956 - Ridley Art Club 1956 - The Forum ClubFootnote: The three portraits all depict the artists son, John Frank Temple-Bird (1917 - 1970). Educated at Westminster School, John joined the Royal Artillery in 1939, his career peaked as a Colonel and Garrison Commander in Shoeburyness, Essex in the mid 1960s. Click the following link for further details on John Temple-Bird - John Temple-Bird. With thanks to the artist’s family for providing these notes.Biography: Kathleen Temple-Bird was an artist, teacher and believer in Women’s suffrage. Having been brought up in Ipswich, she trained at the Slade School of Art before travelling to France and Italy. She later travelled alone across Canada, becoming Head of Art at Havergal College, Toronto. She married in 1911 and settled in London, where she exhibited the majority of her paintings, but moved to St Ives for the duration of the Second World War. Further details on the artist are available at the following website - Kathleen Temple-Bird Artist Young Westminister - edgewear to the right and left hand side, minor pin hole losses throughout,On Leave - pin holes to the bottom of the canvas, dirt marks throughout, white mark to upper left side of left shoulderArmy uniform - cracking throughout, circle loss to the right side, edgewear, loss to area above left, loss to bottom centre
Lot 262
Of Indian Military Interest, A small collection of 23rd Madras Native Infantry porcelain officer's mess plates by Boucher & Co, London, C1840, bearing the military crest and the moto "Now Or Never" with the battle honours Seringapatam, Nagpore, within an apple green border. (9) Historical Context:The regiment was originally raised as the 33rd Madras Battalion in 1796, as part of the East India Company's Madras Presidency forces. As the 1st Battalion, 12th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry it fought at Seringapatam in the 4th Mysore War (1799) and Nagpore (1817), in the 3rd Maratha War (1816-1819).The regiment was renumbered in 1824, becoming the 23rd Madras Native Infantry, or Wallajahbad Light Infantry. It was renumbered again in 1903, as part of the reorganisation of the Indian Army, becoming the 83rd Wallajahbad Light Infantry.Credit: National Army Museum The regiment was originally raised as the 33rd Madras Battalion in 1796, as part of the East India Company's Madras Presidency forces. As the 1st Battalion, 12th Regiment of Madras Native Infantry it fought at Seringapatam in the 4th Mysore War (1799) and Nagpore (1817), in the 3rd Maratha War (1816-1819).The regiment was renumbered in 1824, becoming the 23rd Madras Native Infantry, or Wallajahbad Light Infantry. It was renumbered again in 1903, as part of the reorganisation of the Indian Army, becoming the 83rd Wallajahbad Light Infantry.Credit: National Army Museum Old damage and repairs
Lot 113
Royal Doulton - Army Club - a vintage mid century circa 1950s advertising figurine / ashtray. The figure in tan colourway with gilt highlights, depicting an army officer wearing cap & smoking (cigarette with loss), ashtray marked Army Club to verso. Hairline to cap.Measures approx. 15cm x 15cm x 15cm.
Lot 1
Thicknesse (Philip) Useful Hints to those who make the Tour of France..., first edition, title browned, spotted, with broadside from Thicknesse addressed to the Marquis of Granby complaining that he has been mistreated loosely inserted (torn and frayed, repaired), engraved bookplate of Buchley Park, Worcs. and shelf-labels of Pull Court library, contemporary tree calf, red morocco label, rubbed, spine ends a little worn, upper joint repaired, for R. Davis, 1768; A Year's Journey through France and Spain, 2 vol., second edition, list of subscribers, 10 engraved plates, one folding (torn and repaired), 3 leaves engraved music, some offsetting, attractive contemporary calf, spines gilt with green, red & black roan labels, slightly rubbed, W.Brown, 1788; A Letter to...Lord B---p of N---h, first edition, stitched in contemporary blue wrappers with illegible ink manuscript to covers, a little frayed and stained, W.Bizet, 1758; Pere Pascal, a Monk of Montserrat, Vindicated: in a Charge brought against him by a Noble Earl of Great-Britain, first edition, lacking half-title, M.Davis, 1783 bound with [Bonner (Charles)] A Letter to Philip Thicknesse, Esq; in reply to a charge brought by him against a Noble Earl of Great-Britain, first edition, half-title, Worcester, J.Tymbs, & London, 1783, together 2 works in 1, spotted and stained, stitched in wrappers, the last three items preserved in 2 modern cloth folders, all in 3 modern calf-backed cloth drop-back boxes, spines gilt, 8vo (5) *** An interesting group relating to Philip Thicknesse (1719-92) who was an army officer and friend of the artist Thomas Gainsborough. A rather scurrilous character, he married three times, eloping with his first wife which caused his mother-in-law to throw herself onto railings at the spot at which her daughter was abducted, vigorously denounced his son George, and spent much of his time provoking disputes with various figures. He served as Lieutenant Governor of Landguard Fort near Felixstowe from 1753-66 and the broadside in the first item relates to his dismissal from this office following a court-martial for libel and judgement that he was unfit for command. It is addressed to John Manners, Marquess of Granby (1721-70), who was Commander-in-Chief of the Forces 1766-70. In the third item Thicknesse informs the Bishop of Norwich of the inadequacies of a clergyman in his diocese.
Lot 404
A George III commemorative medallion presented to Captain John Polhill, marquise-shaped and glazed, revealing a trophy of arms and centred with an obelisk raised on a pedestal, with painted crown and ‘G. III. R’, bearing the words ‘QUIA IN AUXILIUM ADVOLAVERIS’, surmounted by a dove and olive branch, within a surround by military trophies, including a trumpet, a cannon, a battle axe, a sword, a musket, a civic wreath, etc., beneath the Union flag, the whole against an opalescent ground within a white lattice border, mounted in gold, with case, together with a contemporary newspaper cutting describing the decoration in detail, length including bale 6.5cm. £800-£1,200 --- Captain John Polhill (1757-1828) served in the 15th (King’s) Light Dragoons, and distinguished himself in the Priestley Riots in Birmingham of 14 - 17 July 1791. The angry mob railed against religious dissenters, most notably the controversial scientist Dr. Joseph Priestly for his support of the French Revolution, burning down his and other properties together with the Old and New Meeting Houses. Captain John Polhill led a detachment of the 15th (King’s) Regiment of Light Dragoons, successfully suppressing the riots. The Birmingham Civic authorities presented Captain Polhill with a ceremonial sword (now held at the National Army Museum), and this jewelled medallion in grateful thanks for his services. Condition Report The motto translates from the Latin as ‘BECAUSE YOU HAVE FLOWN TO HELP:’ The pendant in very good condition, some trapped dirt beneath glass. The glass slightly domed. Outer case scuffed. Gross weight 17.3gm.
Lot 230
A diamond cross pendant, circa 1890, set throughout with old brilliant-cut diamonds, mounted in silver and gold, case by S. J. Phillips Ltd., total diamond weight approximately 4.10 carats, length 5.5cm. £1,200-£1,500 --- Provenance: Formerly the Property of Field Marshal Birdwood, thence by family descent. Sir W. R. Birdwood (1865 - 1951) Field Marshal William Riddell Birdwood, 1st Baron Birdwood, was a British Army officer. He saw active service in the Second Boer War on the staff of Lord Kitchener. He saw action again in the First Word War as commander of the Australian and New Zealand forces (Anzacs) during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915, leading the landings on the peninsula and the evacuation later that year before becoming Commander in Chief of the Fifth Army on the Western Front during the closing stages of the war. He was promoted to General in 1917 and toured Australia in 1920 to great acclaim. After the First World War he commanded the northern army in India and was promoted to Field Marshal in 1925. He was raised to the peerage as Baron Birdwood of Anzac and of Totnes in the County of Devon in 1938 in recognition of his wartime service. Condition Report Diamonds bright and lively - graded in settings as approximately H-K colour and VS2-SI2 clarity. Gallery to bottom of cross slightly flattened. Gross weight 6.6gm. Image caption: General Sir W. R. Birdwood, G.C.M.G., K.C.B. from Gallipoli Diary, Vol. 2 by Sir Ian Hamilton. Photograph by Elliott & Fry, circa 1920.
Lot 62
Of Regimental interest: A diamond brooch for ‘The Buffs’ Royal East Kent regiment, modelled as a dragon passant, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds and with a cabochon ruby eye, above a banner in blue enamel reading ‘THE BUFFS’, stamped ‘plat, 18ct’, numbered ‘857’, length 31mm. £200-£300 --- With origins dating back to 1572, the Royal East Kent Regiment was one of the first infantry regiments in the British Army. During its time it accumulated 116 battle honours. In 1751 it became known as The Buffs. In 1961, after nearly 400 years of distinguished service, the regiment became part of The Queen's Own Buffs, The Royal Kent Regiment, and later in 1966, part of the Queen’s Regiment. Condition Report All stones present and correct. Light surface wear only. Enamel in good condition. Weight 7.7gm.
Lot 867
Britain in the Blitz Queen Alexandra's Nurse & U.S. Aircrew Observer A lady from Queen Alexandra's Military Nursing Service Reserve chatting to a U.S 8th Airforce Observer. She wears a British Army lady's jacket & skirt with a metal QAMNSR badge to each lapel, 2 pips on the epaulettes a label for Cooper inside left & a Rhine Army patch to each arm. Her Army cap also has a QAMNSR badge. He wears a U.S. Air Force jacket with 8th Air Force patch to sleeve & a metal Air Force Observer badge & a peaked cap with U.S. Army Air Force badge. 176 & 177cm tall.IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BUYERS:Collection of Purchases:Lots can only be collected by appointment (usually booked online when paying your account)Clearing of small and portable items may take place from Flambards during the sale (where practically possible: 25/26/27th March) and then on Friday 28th, Saturday 29th March and 31st March – 4th April. 10am-4pmOur recommended couriers for smaller items:Mailboxes Etc. (MBE) 01752 257224DC Pack & Dispatch: 07459 224775Please see our Recommended Couriers page for larger portable items such as furniture, mannequins, large signage etc.
Lot 864
Britain in the Blitz Women's Land Army member in Uniform A member of the Women's Land Army in uniform in the back corner of the pub. She wears a WLA 1941 dated overcoat with 2 WLA epaulette slips & a WLA armband, a pair of WLA breeches with J B Royle makers label dated 1942, a WLA tie & a WLA brass & enamel badge on her hat. 171cm tall.
Lot 890
Britain in the Blitz British & U.S. Army MP figures in Period Uniforms British Army MP & a U.S. Army MP figures in period uniforms. The British MP sits on the bonnet of the Jeep wearing a 1943 battledress blouse with C.M.P. shoulder titles & a single rank stripe, battledress trousers, a blancoed webbing belt, holster & twin ammo pouches, blancoed spats, leather boots & a WWII brodie helmet (minus its lining). The American M.P. wears a U.S. Army jacket with buttons, an embroidered MP badge & 3 rank stripes, army trousers, a blancoed webbing belt, spats, brown leather boots & a white painted helmet liner with MP painted on the front.
Lot 870
Britain in the Blitz Lady from Royal Observer Corps & Polish Soldier A lady from the Royal Observer Corps & a Polish Army soldier by the piano. She wears a WRAF No.2 battledress blouse with ROC shoulder titles & badges & a uniform skirt. He wears an Airforce blue battledress blouse & trousers with Poland shoulder titles & rank stripes & has a side cap with a Polish army cap badge & a peaked cap. 166 & 174cm tall.
Lot 1120
Entrance Womens Land Army & Home Front Ephemera. A collection of mostly WWII home front ephemera to include original & copy WLA photos, including an original group photo of WLA members at Trengwainton, WLA discharge certificates from WWI & WWII, 3 Home Guard appreciation of service certificates, Air Raid Precautions course certificate, a Jaeger magazine on knitting garments for the troops, etc.
Lot 1239
Flambards Bridal Collection US Army parachute silk wedding dress, c.1944 Made entirely from a US army parachute, the hem measures 492cm which is exactly half of a parachute and forms a perfect semi-circle. The rigging cord has been used for the ruching of the bodice and the headress.It is apparent that this dress has been worn by three different brides as there is evidence of three different hemlines. The first bride to wear it was probably a 'GI' bride and married an American serviceman.
Lot 100
Malabar Volunteer Rifles Indian Army head-dress badge c. 1901-17. Good scarce British made die-stamped white metal crowned title circlet superimposed on Maltese cross; the arms bearing initials M R V. Four loops. VGC Formed as Nilgiri Volunteer Rifles on 29th October 1878. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Madras. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 495
WW1 French Aviation Attributed Casualty Observer Uniform. A scarce early Other Rank's Observer uniform attributed to Corporal Félicien Paul Ferrieux who was killed in air operations on the 29th July 1917.Four pocket dark blue tunic, tailored with four pockets, retaining original Aviator insignia to the collars and to the left shoulder strap brass numerals and letters 'PS 126' ... matching overall trousers. ... Air Service Observers Armband. A rare example the winged propeller embroidered in coloured silks ... ID Bracelet. Alloy stamped 'FERRIEUX FELICIEN 1905 ROMANS 282'.Overall GC some uniform buttons detached. (4 items) Corporal Félicien Paul Ferrieux was born in 1885 and in 1905 joined the French Army. Holding the rank of Corporal with the 261st Infantry Regiment he was wounded and requested a transfer to the Flying Service which was granted. He was posted an an Observer to the Escadrille 126. He was killed during a bombing raid on the 29th July 1917. It was reported in the Order of the Army: “Excellent machine gunner bomber gifted with the best qualities of courage and enthusiasm. Wounded in the Infantry, transferred at his request to the Air Force"Details available at https://www-romanshistorique-fr.translate.goog/romans-sur-isere-felicien-paul-ferrieux-mort-pour-la-france-le-29-juillet-1917?_x_tr_sl=auto&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US&_x_tr_pto=wapp Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 138
Bombay Volunteer Rifles Victorian Indian Army cap badge c. 1877-1901. Good scarce British made die-stamped white metal Guelphic crowned BOMBAY VOLUNTEER RIFLES strap; strung bugle to voided centre. Toned loops. VGC Bombay Volunteer Rifle Corps raised 15th August 1877; redesignated 16th Bombay Battalion 1st April 1917. Honorary Colonel, The Governor of Bombay. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 511
Japanese Army WW2 NCO's Sword. Good example of the NCO pattern. The single edged curved blade, with full length fuller and stamped with the number 7865, which matches the number to the scabbard. The hilt of military pattern with simulated binding, the lower band with an arsenal stamp. Housed in original metal scabbard. GC. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 417
German Third Reich Army Photograph Albums. Two examples both have had the photographs removed. One album decorated to the front with an Army Eagle and "7 BATTR ART RGT 16. ... The other with an Army eagle. ... Accompanied by a third album, again with photographs removed the front decorated with a Luftwaffe eagle (3 items) Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 379
German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen-SS General Assault Badge. A good late war die-cast zinc example with ball hinge and securing hook complete with vertical needle pin. Rifle and bayonet superimposed on oval oak wreath surmounted by eagle and swastika. GC Instituted 1st June, 1940. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 19
Georgian East India Company early 19th Century Officer's gorget. Good scarce gilt on copper crescent with raised rim turned over wire frame, the centre part engraved with the Company’s Arms. Plain shoulders, each with suspension hole. Traces only of gilt, service wear. The gorget for the British Army was abolished by William IV in August 1830 but permitted to be worn by Officers at home up to Christmas 1831 and up to 1832 by those abroad; this was followed shortly afterwards by HEIC Officers. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 311
WW1 Army Service Corps 1917 Casualty Set of Three Medals Awarded to "M2-051051 A. SJT G H LYON ASC".Comprising:1914/15 Star, "L Cpl ASC", British War Meal Victory Medal, "A SJT ASC". Acting Sergeant George Henry Lyon a native of Scarborough embarked for service in Egypt on the 14th April 1915. He later died at Sea on the 22nd January 1917 Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 451
German Third Reich assorted insignia. Army BeVo M44 breast eagle and swastika ... Army sports vest eagle and swastika ... small silvered skull on blades ... small silvered star lapel badge with black enamel mobile swastika ... circular Wehrmacht Helpers lapel stick pin ... silvered Faithful Service Decoration with black enamel swastika. on blue ribbon with original suspension bar. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 409
German Third Reich WW2 Army / Waffen-SS Tank Assault Badge. Good scarce die-stamped silvered example. Approaching Panzer within an oval oakleaf wreath surmounted by eagle and swastika. Reverse with needle pin fixing and securing hook. Minor service wear. VGC Instituted 20th December 1939. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
Lot 296
The Minature Medal Group of Sir Arthur Lawley, 6th Baron Wenlock This contemporary group of 12 miniature medals is attributed to Sir Arthur Lawley, who among many of his diplomatic appoints held the post of Govenior of Madras, Western Australia and Lieutenant General of the Transvaal.Comprising:Knight Grand Commander of the Star of India, Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire, Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George, Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John, Eygpt Medal, clasp "El Tab Tamaai, Queen's South Africa Medal, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Delhi Durbar medal 1911, Knight of the Order of Leopold, Khedive Star 1884.The group remains mounted as originally worn, Victory Medal now detached. GC. Sir Arthur Lawley, 6th Baron Wenlock was born in 1860 and attended Eton College and later Trinity College Cambridge. After Sandhurst he was commissioned into the 10th Hussars and served in the Sudan. After leaving the Army he entered politics and held posts as the Administrator of Matabeleland, Governor of Western Australia, Lieutenant-Governor of the Transvaal, and Governor of Madras. In 1919 he represented Britain at the Founding of the International Red Cross at Versailles. Becoming the 6th Baron Wenlock in 1931 he died the following year in 1932. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY
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