India – Rare Sikh 1866 Edition of Up the Country by Emily Eden^ ex-Library. Second edition^ complete in two volumes bound together in one hardback volume. 8vo (21cm by 14cm. Letters written to her sister from The Upper Provinces of India with an introduction by Edward Thompson. 410 pages. Jacket taped to extremities with light grubbiness. Emily Eden got on well with Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1838 and along with sketching he wrote in her book. Another of Runjeet`s topics was his constant praise of drinking and he said he understood that there were books which contained objections to drunkenness and he thought it better that there should be no books at all than that they should Contain such foolish notions. He is a very drunken old profligate neither more nor less. Still he has made himself a great king he has conquered a great many powerful enemies he is remarkably just in his government he has disciplined a large army he hardly ever takes away life which is wonderful in a despot and he is excessively beloved by his people. One of the most in depth account of the court of Lahore and Ranjit Singh.
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India – Sikh Wars – The Life of John Nicholson 1898 Sikh wars – Brigadier-General John Nicholson (11 December 1822 – 23 September 1857) was a Victorian era military officer known for his role in British India. A charismatic and authoritarian figure Nicholson created a legend for himself as a political officer under Henry Lawrence in the frontier provinces of the British Empire in India. Involved in the First Anglo-Sikh War as a junior officer he was taken under the wing of Henry Montgomery Lawrence along with several other similarly-aged officers such as Herbert Edwards. Chapters include – The Punjab in 1847 – The Punjab Campaign – The Punjab Conquest. Also chapters in Indian Mutiny. A few illustrations and a map of the Punjab. 333 pages – good condition. A most detailed account of a soldier who served in the British Army during the Sikh wars.
India – important Sikh War Large Volume 1846 London News. A volume of the London Illustrated news of 1846 covering the First Anglo Sikh War^ with many articles and Engravings and Maps covering events of the Sikh war not to mention highly detailed illustrations of the Lahore Court. The Sikh army and engraving of fighting Sikh Akalees (p 92)^ Illustrations - Sikh officer^ Suchet Singh^ General Ventura ^ Sikh at Prayer House of Colonel Wade at Lodianah (p 160-161) includes news and articles. Panoramic views of Lahore p 208^ armed Sikh Soldiers (p 209)^ an Illustration showing the battle plan of the Anglo Sikh war (pg222)^ a Sikh Preacher reading^ an Akali chief and Sikh Lancers (p 221) and news of the campaign in Punjab^ a map of the Punjab p 216. Includes the late war in the Punjaub and drawings by G T Vigne^ illustrations include Ram Singh killed in the battle of Sobraon and other illustrations of the Lahore Court(p 268). A fine engraving an article on the Maharajah of Patiala (p 257)^ Maharajah Gulab Singh p224. An Article and Engraving on Duleep Singh^ possibly one of the earliest of the Maharjah to exist (p 285)^ refers to him as the boy ruler and reputed son of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. The Volume contains hundreds of engravings relating to the news of the World^ about a dozen engravings are missing however the engravings relating to the Sikhs are all intact. Damage to spine^ first few pages are loose. The Sikh related news and illustrations looks to be in very good condition. This volume without a doubt covers the entire 1st Anglo Sikh war and goes into great detail not to mention numerous rare illustrations of the Sikhs^ the Lahore court^ Duleep Singh at as an infant and much more.
India and the Punjab – Rare Engraving of Maharajah Duleep Singh – titled Submission of the Maharajah Dhuleep Singh to Sir Henry Hardinge^ at Kanha Cushwa^ Feb 19^ 1846^ engraved by H K Browne & Young^ and published by Tallis. Measures 28cm x 18cms. Duleep Singh’s army was defeated by the British in the First Anglo Sikh War of 1846 and he is shown here submitting to the Governor General of the British India Lord Hardinge.
India – Indian volunteers in Hitler’s army – a fascinating booklet titled ‘Foreign Volunteers of Hitler’s Germany’ with an illustration of a Sikh on the front cover. 63pp^ contents include Medals^ ranks^ Azad Hind medals^ badges^ and uniform ranks^ Luftwaffe^ Waffen SS^ army shields^ arm shields^ collar tabs etc^ with numerous colour and B&W illustrations showing the various badges and uniforms adopted by Foreign recruits into Hitler’s Army.
India – Sikh history – Jacquemont account of the Lahore Court of Ranjit Singh. Rare 1835 edition of Letters from India^ Describing a Journey in the British Dominions of India^ Tibet^ Lahore and Cashmere^ during the years 1828^ 1829^ 1830^ 1831^ undertaken by order of the French Government by Victor Jacquemont^ 1835 edition 2 vols^ 363pp^ 374pp. Engraved frontispieces and vignette half-titles to each. Jacquemont in the company of Lord William Bentinck arrived in 1830 at Simla. He obtained permission to visit Punjab and Kashmir. At Lahore^ he successfully obtained audiences with Ranjit Singh. Arriving at the Court of Lahore in 1831 he made detail notes and description of all Ranjit Singh’s family members and courtiers. Unlike most of his contemporaries he made no attempt to disguise himself. Jacquemont provides a fascinating account of the royal Sikh Durbar the Sikhs Akalis etc: ‘The Akalis or immortals are properly speaking Sikh fakirs’ he states. ‘The sacred pool at Amritsar is their headquarters but they often spread themselves over the Punjab in large and formidable parties. Ranjit wisely turns their ferocity to his own advantage. He enlists them in his armies and employs them preferably against Mussalman enemies. He has at the moment 4000-5000 of them in the army which he maintains at Attock ready to march against another fanatic Syed. I have only seen two of them in the streets of Amritsar it was evening and the matches of their muskets hung ready lighted. I had never seen more sinister looking figures.’ He describes Ranjit Singh: “His right eye which remains is very large his nose is fine and slightly turned up his mouth firm his teeth excellent. He wears a slight moustache which he twists incessantly with his fingers and a long thin beard which falls to his chest. His expression shows nobility of thought shrewdness and penetration and these indications are correct.” A very rare and early important account of the Sikh Kingdom in the life time of the great Ranjit Singh.
India – Maharaja Ranjit Singh & his Seik cavalcade A fine steel engraving titled Runjeet Singh and his suwaree^ or Cavalcade of Sikhs. Finely executed engraving showing the ruler of the Punjab and his army encamped under a banyan tree on the River Sutlej. Engraved by Harvey & Presbury^ London 1844. 27cms x 21cms. Accompanied with original 4pp article on Runjeet Singh.
London – St Clement Danes – Church Warden’s Accounts 1758 manuscript headed ‘Mr Warford Church Warden 1758’^ written on 10pp large folio paper^ being his accounts for that year and listing a considerable number of transactions. Written in a neat^ legible hand^ paper slightly browned with age but in good condition throughout otherwise. An important record^ and written at a time when the operation of the Parish was going through crucial change. Among the transactions listed are a number relating to fires in the area^ and payments made to individual operators of fire engines for being first on the scene. One such transaction concerned the fire in the Unicorn Coffee House^ but there are many others with properties identified. Other transactions involved the maintenance of the church organ^ with payments made to the pipe blower. There are payments to the Beadles who are all named^ payments to bell ringers for special events including the ‘Powder Plot’ on November 5th^ the King’s Coronation Day^ Royal birthdays^ the Restoration of Charles II and events of the time^ such as the ‘arrival of the express of the defeat of the French Army by Prince Ferdinand’. Other transactions reflect the day to day operation of the church and parish^ including buying a wheelbarrow for the grave digger. Warford was also one of the overseers of the Parish poor^ and there are many entries relating to this^ including the digging of mass graves.
West Indies – Jamaica 1804 ms document being instructions for the militia on Jamaica dated King’s House 17th May 1804. Written in a neat hand on approx 6pp 4to good condition. These are drilling instructions for the Militia in advance of the General Officer Commanding’s review later in the year and as such provide an insight into the way in which army units were organised at the time
WWII – German Army Soldier – archive of postcards^ letters and other ephemera written to and from a Soldier in the German Army working possibly as a cook at Vereinigte Textilwerke K. H. Barthel (stamped on several envelopes)^ Gabersdorf forced labour camp. There could be something very significant written in these letters that could shed some light on events happening at the time. Also includes some death notices^ which usually contain a photo of the deceased in their uniform along with their rank^ medals (if any)^ unit and date and location of death^ often distributed to family and friends of the deceased. Also a Kennkarte which was the basic identity document in use during the Third Reich era^ first introduced in July 1938. They were normally obtained through a police precinct and had the corresponding issuing office and official’s stamps on them. Every German citizen was issued one and was expected to produce it when confronted by officials. After World War II began^ Germany began issuing Kennkarten to citizens of conquered countries.
[WWII POETRY / PRINTED in THEATRE of War, etc.] POEMS from Italy. Verses by Members of the Eighth Army, 8vo, printed wrappers, Printed in the Field by No. 5 Mobile Printing Section, C. M. F. [1944]; Three Arts Club Publications. Verses from Italy, 8vo, printed wrappers, Naples, Gaspare Casella, 1944; Middle East Anthology of Poetry from the Forces, Oasis, 8vo, printed wrappers, Cairo, Salamander, [1943]; & 5 others related, all ex-libris Keith Spooner, London/Scottish Regiment. (8)
A Great War DCM group of six Medals to 6892 Colour Sergeant William Hunsworth, Yorkshire Light Infantry, Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914 Star, British War Medal (Lieutenant), Victory Medal (Lieutenant), Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (George V 1st type), Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal (Lance Corporal, dated May 29th 1904). Colour Sergeant Hunsworth was attached to the 2nd Nigerian Regiment and his citation for the DCM reads ?For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has always been most conspicuous for his coolness whenever his company has been engaged with the enemy, and has at all times performed his duties in a most capable manner?. Citation for Royal Humane Society Medal reads ?On the 28th May 1904, two men of the 2nd Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry were swept away while bathing in a rough sea at Candia, Crete. Hunsworth went out and caught one of them, and Sergeants Moore and Sanderson, with Private Cox, formed a chain and he was got in, but the three men forming the chain were swept out by the backwash. Hunsworth with Privates Bateson, Edwards and Fox, at great risk, tried to save them but failed, and they were drowned?. Together with a quantity of relevant research material, (Medals very good condition)
IndiaEarly Letters and Handstamps1803 (Dec.) entire from Madras to Lieut. P. Vans Agnew B.M. "with Majr. Genl. Wellesley's Army", manuscript "1½Rs December 24" and with oval-framed "Post Paid/Fort St. George" and "Jan" datestamp Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
IndiaAirmails1926 (21 Apr.) Spanish Army flight by Lieutenants Loriga and Gonzalez, envelope to Rangoon bearing flight label tied by "correo aereo" handstamp and ½a. (2) dated 22 April in error. Scarce. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Mauritius1851 soldier's entire to Gateshead, headed "From No 2362 Private James Smith 5th Fusiliers", countersigned by Commanding Officer, showing handstruck "2" and, on reverse, London and arrival (24.10) datestamps. Photo Note: Military records show that Private Smith served with the 5th Fusiliers in Mauritius between 1846 and 1857. It is interesting to note that a cover from a Corporal in the same regiment appeared in the 1993 Kanai sale in Zurich. Written i 1856, it bears an intermediate impression 1d. dull vermilion and was posted after the introduction of the Indian Army soldier's 1d. rate in 1855. Additionally, these two covers are both signed by the same C.O. - Lieutenant Colonel (later Colonel) Grey.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sudan1897-1935 mint collection on Hagner leaves, the basic issues complete and with a few additional 1935 surcharge varieties, Officials and Army Service Stamps with A1-A3, A14-A16; generally good to fine Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Sudan1898 (26 July) 5m. carmine envelope "From No 3364 Sergt G R Simms 1/R War R" at Darmali to England, marked "Nile Expeditionary Force" at foot and "Army of Occupation Soudan", cancelled by "darmali/s.p.s." c.d.s. (Stagg Type 28, rare, having a short life as a Base Camp during the build-up of troops for the final assault on Omdurman) and showing Wadi Halfa, Alexandria and Birmingham (10.8) c.d.s. on reverse; some light foxing though a rare item from the Nile Expeditionary Force. B.P.A. Certificate (2011). Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sudan1898 (31 July) envelope to London, headed "From 4355 A.W. Martin 1st Lincoln Regiment Soudan", marked "Nile Expedition Soudan" and "Army of Occupation", bearing 1898 Camel 2m. and 3m., both tied by bi-lingual "darmali/s.p.s." c.d.s. and showing, on reverse, Wadi Halfa (5.8) and Alexandria (12.8) datestamps; small imperfections though unusual in not being countersigned by the Commanding Officer which, from early in 1897, did not appear to be compulsory to achieve the concession. Rare with very few stamped soldier's covers recorded from this expedition. Photo Note: Having fought at the successful battle of Atbara on 8th April 1898, Kitchener sent his troops into summer camps along the Nile to prepare for the final advance on Omdurman. The 1st Battalion Lincolnshire Regiment spent only seven days at Darmali before marching to a village a mile and a half north, where they remained until August. Darmali was the base camp for the build-up of supplies for Kitchener's advance.provenance:Gerald Sattin, June 2008Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
AfghanistanLiteratureSelection of eighteen items contained in a carton, including "The Postage Stamps of Afghanistan" by Masson and Jones (1908, softbound, missing plates II, III and IV), also a reprint, "Afghanistan Revisited" by Wilkins & Divall (2005), "History of the Indian Army Postal Service Vols I, II and III by Proud, "Afghan Philately 1871-1989" by Uyehara and Dietrich (1995), "1840-2002 Postal History Handbook" by Wilkins (2002), "The Revenue Stamps and Printed Paper of Afghanistan" by R. Jack (2009), Specialised Catalogue parts 1-4 by R. Jack (2011-14, signed by the author), etc., good to fine Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British Guiana1885 (7 Mar.) envelope (with photostat of original enclosure) ex the Sandbach correspondence addressed to "R.H.A., G.B. Battery, British Army, Egypt", marked "via England", bearing 1882 8c. rose tied by Georgetown double-ring d.s. and showing red crayon "5"; no other postal markings. A most unusual destination. Photo Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BurmaJapanese Occupation IssuesA largely unused/mint collection on leaves, including a range of the Peacock overprints to 2r. and Officals; Japanese Army Administration range with surcharges to 5r.; Burmese Government with Farmers and two sets of the Shan States issue; some blocks throughout. Condition mixed with a range of forgeries. Viewing essential Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The First Contingent, 2nd. (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian RegimentBritish Army Medical Doctor1900 (23 Mar.) unstamped envelope (small corner repair) from Dr. L.H. Price to his wife in New Brunswick, countersigned by Major Evans and showing F.P.O.B.O. c.d.s. partially over-cancelled by London c.d.s. (16.4) and with a fine strike of the oval-framed "canadian contingent/south africa" datestamp in red; an unusual item from a man who accompanied Gen. Cronje on his trip to St. Helena. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The First Contingent, 2nd. (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian RegimentThe Units1900 (1 May) unstamped envelope (two small tears at top) from L.J. Street of "D" Company at Thaba N'Chu to Ottawa, marked "On Active Service S. Africa. No Stamps available" and showing part Army P.O. c.d.s. and fine oval-framed "canadian contingent/south africa" datestamp (4.5) in red, light arrival c.d.s. (4.6) on reverse. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The First Contingent, 2nd. (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian RegimentThe Units1900 (12 Sept.) Y.M.C.A. "crossed flags" envelope (Type F) from F. Evans of "B" Company at Eerste Fabricken to England (faint address), bearing Transvaal ½d. pair both cancelled by Army Post Office 55 c.d.s., no other markings. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The Second Contingent, 1st. and 2nd. Battalions, Canadian Mounted Rifles, The Royal Canadian Field Artillery and others1st. Canadian Mounted Rifles1900 (15 July) Y.M.C.A. envelope (Type G) from Private G. Smith Machine Gun C.M.R. at Rietvlei, Transvaal to Toronto, showing Army P.O. 50 c.d.s. alongside oval-framed "canadian contingent/south africa" datestamp (21.7) in lilac, indistinct arrival c.d.s. on reverse. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The Second Contingent, 1st. and 2nd. Battalions, Canadian Mounted Rifles, The Royal Canadian Field Artillery and others1st. Canadian Mounted Rifles1900 (25 July) mourning envelope from Private L.M. Beers at Middelburg, Transvaal to Toronto, bearing V.R.I. 1d. cancelled by Army P.O. 55 c.d.s. and with a good strike of the oval-framed "canadian contingent/south africa" datestamp (31.7) alongside, indistinct arrival c.d.s. on reverse Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The Second Contingent, 1st. and 2nd. Battalions, Canadian Mounted Rifles, The Royal Canadian Field Artillery and others2nd. Canadian Mounted Rifles1900 (4 Feb.) Army Y.M.C.A. envelope (not recorded by Row) from Halifax to Quebec bearing 2c. with duplex cancellation, arrival c.d.s. (6.2) on reverse, an unusual item which could have emanated from a member of this or the 1st. CMR, both of whom were in Halifax at this time, awaiting the S.S. Milwaukee. Photo Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The Second Contingent, 1st. and 2nd. Battalions, Canadian Mounted Rifles, The Royal Canadian Field Artillery and othersRoyal Canadian Field Artillery1900 (Oct.) pair of envelopes from members of "D" Battery at Machadadorp, Transvaal, one (captured N.Z.-A.S.M. envelope) from G.V.W. Howard to Aylmer East bearing Transvaal 1d. and G.B. 1d. with Army P.O. c.d.s. and trace of the Contingent cachet, the other signed by Major A.N. Worthington to Lt. Col. Worthington at Sherbrooke, Quebec bearing G.B. 1d. with part Army P.O. c.d.s. and showing a good strike of the oval-framed "canadian contingent/south africa" datestamp Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The Third Contingent2nd. Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles1901 (20 Dec.) Y.M.C.A. Army envelope (not recorded by Rowe) from Halifax to England, bearing 2c. with duplex, one of the early arrivals who sailed on the S.S. Manhatten, and 1902 (29 Jan.) regimental crested envelope from Capt. R.G.E. Lecke, who sailed on the S.S. Victorian, in Halifax to Paris (address re-written over faint original) and redirected to Nice, bearing 5c. with duplex and light arrival c.d.s. on reverse Note: The squadrons that travelled on the S.S. "Victorian" were exposed to smallpox on the voyage and remained in quarantine until mid-MarchSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The Third Contingent10th. Canadian Field Hospital1902 (13 Jan.) Y.M.C.A. Army envelope (red imprint) from Halifax to Spokane, Washington, bearing 2c. with duplex and showing arrival c.d.s. (25.1) on reverse; the unit sailed on 28 January aboard S.S. Victorian Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The Third Contingent10th. Canadian Field Hospital1902 (Feb.) envelope to Major Carleton Jones "Canadian Medical Staff No. 10 Field Hospital Field Force South Africa", much redirected and with Army and Field Post Office c.d.s. on reverse, possibly catching up with him at Klerksdorp where the field hospital arrived on 20 March; some soiling though full of character Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1South African Constabulary1901 (28 Dec.) envelope from "C" Division at Elandsfontein to Montreal, bearing V.R.I. 1d. with Army P.O. c.d.s. ans showing "commanding troop/s.a.c." double oval datestamp signed by Lieut. G.G. Lightbound who had previously served in South Africa with the Royal Canadian Regiment, arrival c.d.s. (5.2) on reverse Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) CanadaCanadian Contingents in the Boer War, 1899-1902The John Wannerton Collection, Part 1The First Contingent, 2nd. (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian RegimentThe Units1901 (26 Jan.) "soldiers of the queen" patriotic envelope from A Bourgeois at Pretoria to Shediac, bearing V.R.I. 1d. tied by Army P.O. c.d.s., Halifax (16.3) and Shediac (18.3) c.d.s. on reverse; the latest recorded date of use of this patriotic envelope. Photo Note: A Bourgeois was signed on in the Royal Canadian Regiment as M. Burgess, was invalided out by March 1900 and must have returned to South Africa as he was awarded the Transvaal claspSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ken Howard RA PNEAC (b.1932) NUDE IN ORPEN` STUDIO oil on canvas board signed lower right 12 by 10in. (30.48 by 25.40cm) The William Orpen Memorial FundLocal photographer Dominic Lee of Priory Studios has always been an admirer of the work of William Orpen. In 2012 he persuaded the Stillorgan Village Shopping Centre to exhibit a permanent display of Orpen`s paintings and to rename the first floor Orpen Mall"". Mr Jimmy Deenihan TD, Minister for the Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht officially opened the exhibition at which Dominic announced part two of his plan - to have a sculpture of William Orpen erected in Stillorgan.William Orpen was born in Oriel Lodge, Grove Avenue, Stillorgan in 1878. At the age of 12 he attended the Metropolitian School of Art (now the National College of Art & Design) and later attended the Slade Art College in London. He became a very successful society portrait painter and returned to Dublin regularly to teach in his old college. He was involved in the ""Celtic revival"" in Ireland and took part in the attempt there to find a visual counterpart to the birth of new national literary language. Although his studio was in London, he spent time in Ireland painting, he was a friend of Hugh Lane and influenced the Irish realist painters, like Sean Keating, who in turn influenced another generation of Irish painters. He was appointed a War Artist in 1914 and knighted for his services.Rowan Gillespie, renowned sculptor, from neigbouring Blackrock, has been commissioned to create the memorial. Donations may be made to: The Stillorgan Chamber of Commerce - Orpen Fund,12 Lower Kilmacud Road, Stillorgan, Co Dublin, or to www.iDonate.ie/WilliamOrpenThe proceeds of this lot will go to the William Orpen Memorial Fund.Kindly donated by Ken Howard.Ken Howard was born in London, studied at the Hornsey College of Art and the Royal College of Art (1955-58). In 1973 he was appointed, like William Orpen, an official Military Artist and served in various locations, including Northern Ireland, Hong Kong, Cyprus and Canada with the British Army. In 1983 he was elected an Associate of the Royal Academy (ARA). In 1998 he became President of the New English Art Club, a post he held until 2003. In 1991 he was elected a Royal Academician (RA).He paints in a ""traditional"" manner, based on strong observation and a high degree of draughtsmanship combined with tonal precision. The depiction of light is a strong and recurrent element of his work. A notable theme is the nude model in his studio, which is the same London studio that William Orpen painted in.His work is in public collections including the National Army Museum, Guildhall Art Gallery, Ulster Museum and Imperial War Museum. Howard was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2010.
A small quantity of Britains military. A 4 Wheeled Tipper Lorry (1334), plus an Army Covered Tender 10 wheeled (1432).- Tilt and rear tailgate missing. Plus a small military 2 horse utility wagon, with one rider in scarlet uniform. Plus 2 field guns and 2 limbers. QGC-GC some rusting and minor chipping.
A collection of Britains soldiers contained in a 1920?s ?Types of The British Army? large display box. Including 7 mounted Lifeguards, 6 17th Lancers including Officer. Royal Field Artillery set, complete with a six horse team and mounted Officer. 11 Welch Fusiliers including Officer and Farrier with axe, plus ram mascot. 12 Seaforth Highlanders. 14 Infantry band. An Officer of the General Staff, with binoculars. 7 Royal Scots Greys. Pieces from the Mountain Gun of the Royal Artillery ? 7 soldiers and 4 mules, gun pieces missing. 14 various soldiers in khaki including examples in gas masks. Together with a few other unrelated pieces including WW1 machine gunners and North American Indians. Contents mainly in GC-VGC a few with parts AF and with minor/some chipping. Box age worn overall. See inside front cover.
A tinplate model of a WW1 (1917) ?US Army? White Armoured Car. A twin axle with twin rear wheels (4x2) vehicle painted in light olive green with US markings and Stars & Stripes flag. Displaying its heavily riveted construction, fitted with rotating gun turret and searchlight. Complete with a small leaflet providing provenance ?Made in the USA by Bruce Hebrom?. Signed on the rear mudguard. VGC-Mint. Plate 3
Disney Pixar Toy Story Toys. Tyco Super-Show Projector and View Master. GCP Colour Workshop Velvet Art set. Thinkway Buzz Lightyear Talking Action Figure. Embroidered black bag containing assorted items Mouse Works Little Green Army Men and board book. Dekkertoys Plaster & Paint. Thinkway Bucket O Soldiers bucket. A selection of soft toys. Cole & Mason 3 piece plate, bowl and mug set. Woody & Buzz salt & Pepper set. Mattel See?nSay game. Dekkertoys felt pictures. 10 various books. A selection of watches, Windows CD Rom ? Screen Scenes, Activity Centre and a Power Play Video Game. Various other CD?s etc. Plus a few other items. All VGC-Mint. See the-saleroom.com
19 military Dinky Toys. Mostly well repainted examples including- RAF Pressure Refueller, Kubelwagen, 6 Wheeled Army Lorry, DUKW, Recovery Tractor, Medium Artillery Tractor, limber and gun. Austin Champ, 10-Ton Army Truck, Water Tanker, Scout Car, Anti-Aircraft Gun, etc. GC-VGC original examples also VGC.
A French Dinky Gun-Carrier Jeep No 829, a 6cm Jeep in army livery with black plastic tyres. Features a driver, collapsible windscreen and 6cm long plastic bazooka mounted above the mid-line, pointing forward and mounted on a removable plastic support. Boxed, minor wear, vehicle VGC. See the-saleroom.com
Four: Military Cross Geo V type, reverse engraved ?Captain F.A. Lott 1st Bn Welch Regt Attd MGC?; 1914-15 star (1778 Pte F A Lott 28 Lond. R), BWM and Victory (Major F A Lott), VF; together with a framed ?Army Orders? sheet confirming MC award; a telegraph message from Buckingham Palace requiring his attendance to receive the MC; an ?Admit Bearer? card to Buckingham Palace for his investiture by the King 15.Mar.1919 and a confirmation note for the same. Plate 2Note: MC London Gazette 2.4. 1919 with citation 9.12.1919 ?T/Lt (A/Capt) Francis Albert Lott, Welsh R, secd 32 Bn M.G. Corps. For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at the crossing of the Oise-Sambre Canal near Ors on 4th November 1918. He carried out personal reconnaissance and pushed his guns boldly forward before the attack; during the attack he opened an intense fire on enemy machine guns and swept the points from which the bridging parties could be fired on. This made it possible for the canal to be bridged very quickly?. )
Miniature Groups: Six: 1914 star with clasp, BWM, Victory, Defence, War, Efficiency Decoration Territorial clasp; Six: QSA 3 clasps, KSA 2 clasps, 1914-15 star trio, Defence; Six: 1939-45 star, F&G star, War, Queens and UN Korea, Army LS & GC Geo VI. Five: GSM 1918, clasp Iraq, IGS 1908 clasp Burma 1930-32, IGS 1936 clasp NWF 1936-37, War and India War 1939-45; Five: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Africa star, War and RNR Decoration Geo VI; Five: 1939-45 star, Defence, War, Efficiency Medal EIIR with clasp Territorial. Average VF, together with 28 other miniatures, mostly GSM and WWII, and including BWM with clasp Suez. Average VF (56)
10 books of medal interest: ?The Mons Star? by Ascoli, ?CSM Hollis VC? by Morgan; ?British Battles and Medals? by Gordon, ?2nd Afghan War 1878-80 casualty roll?; ?British Battles and Medals? by Spink, ?African GS Medals? by Magor, ?Casualty roll Indian Mutiny 1858-59?, ?War Medals of the British Army? by Carter and Long, etc and 3 booklets, GC some with DWs. )
8 books of military interest: ?Victoria?s Victories? by P Smith, ?Battlefields of Britain? by Smurthwaite, ?Battle of Britain Dorset?, by Legg ,?With Wolfe to Quebec? by Warner, ?Honourable Conquests? by Smithers, ?Operation Scipio Eight Army April 1943?, ?A Contemptible Little Flying Corps? by Webb, ?Gentlemen and Officers 1914-18? by Mitchinson, ?Victorian & Edwardian Army? by Fabb. Also a shield with badge of Royal Ulster Constab.; a post 1902 helmet plate Surrey Constabulary; a Royal Marine tea towel (new) and sundry booklets. GC, 10 with DWs )
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