* JAMES WATT RGI (SCOTTISH 1931 - 2022), INVERARY oil on canvas, signed, titled and dated 1979 versoframed and under glassimage size 46cm x 61cm, overall size 55cm x 71cm Note: James Watt was born in Port Glasgow in 1931 to Alexander Watt and his wife Isabella (nee Hooper). His entire family, including his grandfather, and everybody he knew, were in shipbuilding. He was always passionate about boats. He believed he was very lucky. "I was in the right place at the right time. I caught the tail-end of the Clydeside shipbuilding boom in the 1950s. Shipyards had full order-books and the river teemed with craft of every sort. So I always had a subject”. His paintings are in a formidable array of collections – including those of HM The Queen and Prince Philip, The Princess Royal, The Arts Council, The Hunterian, Glasgow Museums, Paisley Museum & Art Gallery, IBM, Britoil, the Danish Embassy, Yarrow Shipbuilders, McKean Museum and Art Gallery, Clyde Shipping Co, the Royal Bank of Scotland and also the town council in the Faroes. Watt went to Glasgow School of Art for four years where he was taught by Ted Odling, Douglas Percy Bliss, and David Donaldson. In 1958 he was one of 13 founders of the Glasgow Group, an artists' co-operative which continues to this day. Irritated by the conformist, unadventurous policies of local exhibiting societies like the Royal Scottish Academy and the RGI, and at the dearth of commercial outlets in the city, they got together with other GSA students and graduates to exhibit at Glasgow’s then-beautiful McLellan Galleries. The Glasgow Group was the Transmission Gallery of its day. After two years National Service in the army, from 1955 to 1957 he became an art teacher, and a much-beloved one at that. He was noted for his kindness and good counsel, and one former student says of him: "I had pretty much zero talent but he sparked a lifelong love and interest in art." Another remembered “His was the fastest-moving Volvo down the school drive. He was some man." Later Watt became a member of the RGI and was elected a member of Society of Scottish Artists in 1965. In 1997 he received The Royal Bank of Scotland Award at the Glasgow Institute. He dedicated much of his life to recording the River Clyde and its industries, and his vast body of work forms a vital archive of the river. Greenock's McLean Museum and Art Gallery exhibition, The Lost Clyde: The Paintings of James Watt, was mounted to celebrate his 90th birthday. James was also the father of Alison Watt OBE FRSE RSA, one of Britain's best-known painters.
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* JOHN BYRNE RSA (SCOTTISH 1940 - 2023), MISS WALKINSHAW WITH WILLIE CURRY watercolour and pencil on paper, signed and inscribed, circa 1997mounted, framed and under glass image size 38cm x 55cm, overall size 62cm x 78cm Label verso: Duncan R Miller Fine Art, LondonNote: Characters from The Slab Boys Trilogy: Miss Walkinshaw: A maiden lady of indeterminate years. At the Dance on her own. Willie Curry: Design Room Gaffer. Ex-army, mid-fifties.Condition of the picture is good overall, with no visible or known issues.
Action Soldier Vintage Action Man by Palitoy 1964, with original box ,cat no 93530000, red painted head, doll in near mint condition, one small crack to right leg, with Army manual, L50 Equipment manual L.100 star card, box is in good original condition, with edge/age wear, missing one end flap.
Colt Army .44 percussion revolver, serial number 16442 matching throughout, 8 inch round barrel with maker address roll stamp, six-shot cylinder, brass trigger guard and front grip, the action with enlarged screws to accept a shoulder stock, Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. Buyer must be over the age of 18 and photo ID will be required before the lot can be posted out.33cm long The gun is in reasonable condition showing signs of age and use. The metalwork to the exterior of the gun has some light pitting. The bore is in good order with a strong rifling pattern remaining but there are some light pitting patches. The action works correctly with good timing, lock-up and a strong spring. The grips are free from splits or cracks, there are some small dents and scratches. Some screw heads show signs of being worked.
Uberti .44 percussion muzzle loading revolver, made as a copy of a Remington New Model Army, serial number 246783, 8 inch octagonal barrel fitted with adjustable target rear sights, stainless steel with brass trigger guard, Italian black powder proof marks. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .44 REVOLVER OR RFD REQUIRED 34.5cm long
Uberti ,44 percussion muzzle loading revolver, serial number A34779, a copy of a Colt 1860 model army, 8 inch round barrel, fluted six shot cylinder, colour case hardened action with enlarged screws to accept a shoulder stock, and brass trigger guard and grip strap. With maker's box. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH .44 REVOLVER OR RFD REQUIRED. 33cm long
Deactivated Pietta copy of an 1860 pattern Colt army percussion .44 revolver, 8inch barrel, serial number P53250, with leather rig consisting of cartridge belt and thirty inert rounds, and leather holster.Deactivated to current EU/UK specifications with certificate. No licence required to purchase. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Photo ID will be required if the lot is to be posted out. The revolver measures 38cm long
Kongsberg M58F1 rifle converted to a 7.62x 51 target rifle, serial number GB00019, originally a Norwegian Army sniper rifle, 26.5inch barrel fitted with tunnel front sight, and Parker Hale PH5C rear sight, laminate stock, London proof marks, regulated by Fultons. UK FIREARMS LICENCE WITH 7.62 RIFLE OR RFD REQUIRED.120cm long
LSA .22lr bolt action 1907 pattern Cadet / training rifle, serial number 4414, 24 inch barrel fitted with SMLE rear sight protectors, the rear sight removed, BSA tunnel front sight with hoop element, the barrel stamped with maker mark and War Office pattern, and 1913 date, the three quarter length stock is stamped LSA, is fitted with a grip mounted folding BSA peep sight, Brass SMLE type butt plate with trap for oil bottle and sling swivels, the trigger guard is stamped with an Army and Navy retailer mark and number. London proof marks. UK FIREARMS CERTIFICATE WITH .22 RIFLE OR RFD REQUIRED. 105cm long
German WWII Army officers dagger and scabbard, artificial Damascus blade etched 'Krefelder Transport Btl.' and decorated with vehicles between scrollwork, maker's mark J.A. Henckels Solingen, otherwise standard mounts, fitted with portapee knot and hanging straps. Buyer must be over the age of 18. Age verification ID will be required if this lot is to be posted out.39cm long The dagger is in reasonable overall condition. The blade is straight without bends and the scabbard is free of dents. There is some finish wear throughout especially to the blade where the gilding is worn from sliding in and out of the scabbard. There are lots of small minor dents, scratches and marks but no major dents. The knot and cord are fraying in places and there are some small loose threads and signs of use to the hanging straps.
Military Interest: Quantity of eleven books to include "Rifle Brigade Chronical 1907", "The Fifth Army", "British Campaigns in Europe 1914-1918" by Arthur Conan Doyle, "1914" by Field Marshal Viscount French of Ypres, published 1919 by Constable & Co Ltd, "The Grand Fleet of 1914-1916, Its Creation, Development and Work" by Admiral Viscount Jellicoe of Scapa, "Germany and the Next War" by F Von Bernhard, "The Great Boer War" by Arthur Conan Doyle, "Three Year War" (October 1899 to June 1902) by Christian Rudolph De Wet, volumes 1 and 2 of "General Smuts" by Sarah Gertrude Millin, "Treking On" by Deneys Reitz (11)
Military history: WILLIAM JAMES: THE NAVAL HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN, Volumes 1, 3 - 6, London, Richard Bentley, 1837. Blue cloth boards, gilt title to spines (faded), together with MAJOR R MONEY BARNES: 2 TITLES: THE SOLDIERS OF LONDON, London, Seeley Service and Co,1963; A HISTORY OF THE REGIMENTS AND UNIFORMS OF THE BRITISH ARMY, London, Seeley Service, 1957, Fourth edition. Both red cloth boards, gilt titling to spine (7)
A WW1 ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS MEDAL GROUP OF FOUR Awarded to S. Sjt. J.F.S. Brown R.A.M.C., comprising 1914-15 Star (21. Pte. J.S.F. Brown R.A.M.C.), British War Medal (322012 Pte. J.S. Brown R.A.M.C.), Victory Medal 322012 Pte. J.S. Brown R.A.M.C.) and Territorial Efficiency Medal (37439 S. Sjt. J.S.F. Brown R.A.M.C.), with corresponding miniatures, together with Royal Army Ordnance Corps cap badge, Silver War Badge (B300473) and Kings Own Scottish Borderers pin badge Condition Report:Available upon request
A WW1 medal group of three awarded to 194312 J. Ellis, Petty Officer First Class, Royal Navy, comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal; together with a further WW1 pair awarded to 27411 Pte. A Oliphant, Highland Light Infantry; a punctured British War Medal awarded to K.35077 P. Steel, Stoker, Royal Navy; a WW2 New Zealand War Service Medal; replica Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - stamped "copy"; United Nations Korea Medal; assorted cap badges including the 8th Gurkha Rifles, Kings Own Scottish Borderers, Tank Regiment etc.; 1915-dated War Service lapel badge numbered 99626; US Army Corps of Engineers compass; Chester silver swagger stick pommel; three WW1-period silk embroidered postcards etc. Condition Report:Available upon request
A mixed collection of military and civilian badges, to include five hallmarked silver ARP lapel/pin badges, three silver Royal Army Reserve lapel badges, silver and enamel Royal Artillery and RAF sweetheart brooches, silver fob medals, silver Clan Hamilton badge, Edinburgh silver Clan Murray badge etc. Condition Report:Available upon request
An oval photograph of a masted warship, with label for J. Welch, Marine Photographer verso indistinctly identifying the ship, measuring approx. 18.5cm wide; together with a framed portrait photograph of a Royal Naval Reserve Lieutenant Commander; a framed "Mentioned in Despatches" certificate awarded to Captain (temp) J.H. Lamb, Royal Army Service Corps, 5th April 1945; and a framed copy of General Montgomery's Personal Message from the C-in-C to the 21st Army Group, print-signed to lower portion (4) Condition Report:Available upon request
A collection of material relating to the WW2 service of 3064188 David Davidson Hunter, Royal Scots/21st Army Tank Brigade, comprising medal group of five (War Medal, Defence Medal, Italy Star, Africa Star and 1939-45 Star), framed alongside 21st Army Tank Brigade and 7th Armoured Brigade (Desert Rats) formation patches; black beret with Tank Regiment badge, together with a portrait photograph of Hunter wearing the beret in question; Royal Scots cap badge; Soldier's Service and Pay Book, Release Book and further documentation; pocket diary for 1945; 21st Army Tank Brigade Christmas card; group photographs taken in Rome and North Africa; a German compass by R. Fuess, Berlin-Steglitz, with serial no. indistinct etc. Condition Report:Available upon request
Corgi Toys Juniors Group To Include 91 Custom Van "Vantastic" - Black, orange and yellow - Trade pack containing 6 examples which are Mint on Excellent to Mint blister cards with outer sleeve plus 4 x Super Juniors E2011 "US Army" Tanker and "Ryder" - conditions are Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Near Mint boxes see-Photo
British Army 1854 pattern Scots Guard Foot Guards officer's sword by Wilkinson, number 72148, the guard with regimental cypher and the 82cm piquet blade etched with Battle Honours from Namur 1695 to WW1 1914-1918 and EIIR cypher. PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY
British Army 1897 pattern sword for the Indian Army by Rampla & Co, North Delhi with Indian Army Corps of Signals cypher to ricasso, 81cm etched blade, India State emblem to guard and leather covered scabbard. PLEASE NOTE ALL BLADED ITEMS ARE SUBJECT TO OVER 18 CHECK ON COLLECTION OR DELIVERY
Ruger Old Army .44 six-shot single action revolver with shaped wooden grips, adjustable sights and named 7.5 inch barrel, overall length 36.5cm, serial number 145-83005, in fitted case with powder flask and percussion caps. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
An outstanding group of eleven medals for Henry James Vann who served with the 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment for WW1 and later joined the Police Service, rising to the Rank of Chief Constable. The medal group comprises The Most Excellent Order Of The British Empire OBE (Civil Division), Order of St John, King's Police Medal named to Chief Constable Henry J Vann, Birkenhead Borough Police, his WW1 trio of 1914/1915 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal named to 11940 Pte H J Vann, West Yorkshire Regiment, WW2 Defence Medal, Jubilee Medal 1935, Coronation Medal 1937, Coronation Medal 1953 and his Police Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Accompanying this medal group is his Army Form Z.18 Certificate of Employment During The War and two photographs. Chief Constable Vann was involved with the investigation, together with Glasgow Police, of the case that became known as the 'Jigsaw Murders', the case involved the use of at the time cutting edge forensics including forensic entomology and forensic anthropology. The perpetrator Dr Ruxton was formally charged by Henry Vann on 13th October 1935.
British Army WW2 medal group of four comprising 1939/1945 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, together with postal box, glass photo holder for 27th Lancers with photograph, 12th Lancers Certificate of Service presented to 14369013 Corporal E J Stevens and his service beret dated 1944
British Army WW2 medal group of five comprising 1939/1945 Star, France & Germany Star, Africa Star with clasp for 8th Army, Defence Medal and War Medal for 1085855 Sgt Harold P G Sims, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, with postal box, photographs and associated ephemera including Soldier's Service Book, birthday card from Jerusalem, 30th Corps in Germany pamphlet, The Bugle January 1946, KOYLI publication etc
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