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Lot 175

An assortment of seven various 1940's RAF and army uniforms

Lot 305

Khaki canvas cased travelling shaving set by Gillette for the U.S Army and an early 20th Century army sewing kit.

Lot 302

*BRITISH ARMY WW2 1944 DATED ANTI GAS EYESHIELDS ' ROMMEL GOGGLES ' MASK

Lot 329

*S.MAW SON & SONS VICTORIAN CIRCA 1875 ARMY VET MEDICAL SYRINGE BROAD ARROW [GSP]

Lot 342

*VIETNAM WAR US ARMY M1 HELMET ORIGINAL & REPRODUCTION COVER (HELMET 4)

Lot 255

Two original Corgi made Aviation themed diecast models comprising ' Unsung Heroes ' Vietnam Series 1/48 scale US United States Army Helicopter and Aviation Archive 1/72 scale model No. AA33606 Panavia Tornado GR. 4A No. 13 Squadron RAF Marham. Detailed models appearing mint within original boxes.

Lot 287

A collection of x9 assorted Corgi diecast model to include; x6 vintage Corgi Classics Bedford Type OB Coaches, Corgi Fighting Vehicles British Army Bedford MK High Canvas Truck with 26lb Gun, Corgi Wheels London Cab and vintage Corgi 279 Rolls-Royce Corniche. Contents appearing unused within original boxes.

Lot 97

A collection of x4 vintage Corgi Toys diecast model cars and other vehicles comprising; Commer Bus 2500 Series Samuelson Film Service with camera man, Ghia Fiat 600 Jolly, Ford Classic Consul and US Army Smith's Karrier Van. Models ranging for G - VG+.

Lot 1666

WW2 British 1943 Army Convoy Lamp

Lot 1693

WW2 British Army Gas Mask and Case Including Anti-Gas Goggles and Demisting Kit

Lot 1696

WW2 German Wine Bottle "Only for the Army" Display Only Not for Drinking

Lot 1714

WW2 German Army Dog Tag Fahr-Ersatz-Abteilung-Driving Replacement Depot

Lot 1744

WW2 German Army 1943 Dated Tournister "Poney" Pack Favoured by the Hitler Youth as the Small

Lot 1770

A US Army signal corps radio transmitter BC 778-E, Bendix Aviation Corporation, possibly 1960s Cold War period.

Lot 183

WW2 ARMY ISSUE GALVANIZED BUCKET - HAND PAINTED STILL LIFE FLOWERS

Lot 138

DANIEL SAINT (FRENCH, 1778-1847)Portrait Miniature of Lola MontezOval, oil, 8.75 x 6.25cmIn an ornate frame with carved and inlaid amberSignedDaniel Saint made many portraits of influential French families, including the Bonaparte family. He received the award Knight of the Legion of Honour.Although we are accustomed to the cult of 'celebrity' it is difficult now to comprehend the sensation that Lola Montez created in mid-19th century Europe. Headstrong, impatient and dynamic she was an explosive charge of sexual energy that brokered no resistance. She was also excessively proud that her mother, Eliza, was an Oliver of Castle Oliver, and emphasised her ascending 'background'.Her father Edward Gilbert, however, was a penny-less officer in the army in India who died in 1823. Unable to control the child, her mother sent her to her father's relatives in Scotland in the hope that a stricter education would tame "the queer, wayward Indian girl". In vain, she eloped aged sixteen with another penny-less Indian army officer, Lieutenant James. This marriage quickly failed and she fled to London and reinvented herself as Lola Montez - The Spanish Dancer - she caused a stir, not so much for the proficiency of her acting and dancing, but for her sheer physical allure. Some spoil-sport (probably female) revealed her to be ordinary 'Mrs James' so she moved to the continent.She was an immediate smash-hit, her reputation enhanced by an affair with Franz Lizt. Duels were fought over her, with the newspaper Baron Dujanier being killed by the Comte de Beauvallon. This necessitated decamping from Paris to Munich. Here the King, Ludwig I of Bavaria, was so captivated that she became his official mistress. Insisting on her high-birth he created her Gräfin von Landsfeld, installed her in her own palace. Her power and influence over the King, and intrusion into affairs of state, alienated the conservative ruling class.Her apogee of power and fame collapsed with the revolutions of 1848 and she was forced into exile in London. Here she married George Heald, a young man in line to a fortune. His relations brought an action of bigamy against her and Heald was found drowned. Nothing to be done but to clear out and so she took the United States by storm. Her dances became a sensation and popular songs were written about her.She married Patrick Hull, a newspaper tycoon. Later though, Hull accused her of having an affair with the local doctor who was subsequently murdered. About as far as she could go, she settled on Australia and became the idol of miners and prospectors. The staid society of Sydney found her famous 'Spider Dance' too much, especially at that stage when she lifted her skirts to the point where it became apparent to her audience that she was not wearing knickers. She shipped out to San Francisco in 1856, the trip blighted by the disappearance, unexplained, of her manager. Her final years were sad enough, showing the effects of syphilis, she devoted herself to helping women in bad circumstances and reminiscing about her fantastic life. She died in 1861, just thirty-nine years old.

Lot 228

STAFFORD, Thomas'Pacata Hibernia, Ireland Appeased and Reduced,' folio, London (AM) 1633, eng. frontspiece of Carew, cut-out and laid down, as is the title page, gilt lined old calf with crown device to the corners, worn and damaged in places*a defective copy, lacking all of the 1st edition post pp. 388, but contains the following maps (out of the 17 called for)- Cahir Castle- Asketon Castle- Glin Castle- Carrigfoyle Castle- Castell Mang- The Castle at Limerick- Siege of Kinsale (f/o)- Halebolin- The Army in Beare- Siege of Dunboy- Muskrye- Castle Park- The Cittie of Limerick- Corke

Lot 244

NICHOLSON, William, Bishop of DerryA Second Admonition to the Dissenting Inhabitants of … Derry, small 4 to, Dublin: (Andrew Cook), 1695 crimson morocco label lettered in gilt, 'C.T. McC,' limp calf ;An Argument showing that A Standing Army is Inconsistent with A Free Government, London 1697 (bound with 4 other pamphlets on the same subject)

Lot 260

Palitoy, Action Man - A collection of over 30 loose items of Action Man uniforms consists mainly of jumpsuits, jackets, and jumpers. many with Palitoy label. Lot includes Helicopter Pilot jumpsuit; orange jumpsuit; Red Devil jumpsuit; Atomic Man Jumpsuit; Adventurer jumper; Army greatcoats; and similar. All items are in playworn condition with age related wear, generally ranging Fair - Fair Plus. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 292

Corgi Original Omnibus, Oxford Diecast,Wiking, Others - 26 predominately boxed diecast and plastic model vehicles in various scales. Lot includes Corgi OO #97850 Bristol L5G 'Merthyr Tydfil'; Oxford Diecast Limited Edition Bedford TK Generator Army (1290 of 2000); Wiking #73101 Berliner Doppeldeckerbus and similar. Models appear to be in Excellent - Mint condition presented in Fair Plus - Mint boxes with general wear - a couple of Corgi OO missing outer boxes and most Corgi OO appear to be missing certificates. Models unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 307

Oxford Diecast, Corgi Trackside - A fleet of 21 boxed 1:76 scale diecast commercial model vehicles from several Oxford Diecast ranges. Lot includes 'Oxford Showtime'' 76AEC005 AEC Matador Wrecker 'Harris's Old Time Fairground'; 'Oxford Military' 76AEC008 British Army Mickey Mouse AEC Matador Artillery Tractor; 'Oxford Showtime' 76SP003 Pioneer Recovery Tractor 'Traylene Funfair' and similar. Models appear Mint presented in Excellent - Mint perspex display cases / boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 36

Palitoy, Action Man - A Palitoy Action Man in British Army Officer outfit. The blonde flock haired figure with gripping hands, is marked 'Made in England by Palitoy Under License From Hasbro © 1964' to rear of torso - appears Good overall with signs of play, and hands are showing early signs of perishing. The figure comes with jacket, shirt, tie, socks, shoes, 'Sam Browne', baton, with 17th/21st Lancers cap - outfit and accessories appear Fair Plus - Good with fading to both jacket and trousers. Figure comes with unassociated display box. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Lot 48

A small quantity of collectables. Includes Ingersoll Coronation pocket watch, Services Army pocket watch and two Stratton compacts.

Lot 129

A small quantity of collectables, to include Dekla lamp, Army binoculars and Cuckson and Gerrard First Aid Outfit.

Lot 550

THREE BOXES AND LOOSE TOYS AND GAMES to include a GWR Chad Valley wooden jigsaw puzzle 'The Fishguard Army 1797', a box of assorted Lego, a Lacrosse stick, vintage tennis and badminton raquets, a Reliable composite doll wearing original clothes, Ideal Kerplunk, Monopoly, Cluedo, etc (3 boxes + loose)

Lot 823

TWO MODERN ARMY CAMOUFLAGE JACKETS

Lot 1601

19th century French School, oil on canvas, Portrait of an army officer wearing several decorations, 54 x 42cm

Lot 269

A vintage suitcase bearing travel labels and an army box

Lot 487

A E Hance - an abstract oil guardsman signed 15cm x 32cm and a print Army Service Corp

Lot 93

Two 20th century archery bows with a vintage fishing rod and a military swagger stick marked Army Corps

Lot 484

Brass Pass, face inscribed SIR JJ Ltd WAR DEPt Workmens Train number 1972 , The obverse shows SALISBURY to CODFORD or HEYTESBURY. Sir John Jackson was a leading civil engineer and his company was awarded the War Department Contract for the building of Great War army training camps north-west of Salisbury in 1914 and 1915. He employed thousands of workers, mainly from Salisbury, who were issued these passes. Measures 2in diameter.

Lot 293

Knight Order of Leopold Belgium Military Army Medal

Lot 300

Two large painted plaster 'Chinese Terracotta Army' style garden figures, 112cm (2)

Lot 322

A pair of gilt painted plaster 'Terracotta Army' style figures, 52cm (2)

Lot 478

KONVOLUT 8x Armbanduhren. Bestehend aus:TISSOT Fascination Damen Armbanduhr. Vergoldet. Quarz-Werk, nicht funktionsfähig, vmtl. Batterie leer. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 19mm ohne Krone.F1 Racetimer. Herren Armbanduhr. Stahl. Quarz-Werk mit neuer Batterie, voll funktionsfähig, Darstellung des damaligen F1-Kalenders mit Anzeige des jeweiligen Rennens nach den tatsächlich vergangenen Tagen. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 40mm ohne Krone, bis zu 19,5cm Handgelenksumfang.TCM. Herren Armbanduhr mit Kalender. Edelstahl. Automatik-Werk, funktionsfähig. Armband von Junghans. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 40mm ohne Krone, bis zu 18cm Handgelenksumfang. ARMY WATCH Chronograph. Edelstahl. Quarz-Werk mit neuer Batterie. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 40mm ohne Krone, bis zu 19cm Handgelenksumfang.SWATCH Irony Chronograph. Edelstahl. Quarz-Werk mit neur Batterie, 1/10 Sekunde und Datumschaltung defekt. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 39mm ohne Krone, bis zu 19cm Handgelenksumfang. DUGENA Herren Armbanduhr mit Kalender und Mondphase. Edelstahl. Quarz-Werk mit neuer Batterie. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 40mm ohne Krone, bis zu 18cm Handgelenksumfang.ESPRIT Damen Armbanduhr. Edelstahl. Quarz-Werk mit neuer Batterie. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 33mm ohne Krone, bis zu 18cm Handgelenksumfang.ESPRIT Damen Armbanduhr mit Kalender. Edelstahl. Quarz-Werk mit neuer Batterie. Sichtbare Gebrauchsspuren. Durchmesser ca. 40mm ohne Krone, bis zu 18cm Handgelenksumfang.|BUNDLE 8x wrist watches.Consisting of:TISSOT Fascination 1845. Ladies' wrist watch. Gold-plated. Quartz movement, not working, probably empty battery. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 19mm without crown.F1 Racetimer. Men's wristwatch. Stainless steel. Quartz movement with new battery. Display of the former F1- race calendar, showing the current race after the actual elapsed days. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 40mm without crown, up to 19.5cm wrist size.TCM. Men's wristwatch with calendar. Stainless steel. Automatic movement, working. Bracelet by Junghans. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 40mm without crown, up to 18cm wrist size. ARMY WATCH Chronograph. Stainless steel. Quartz movement with new battery. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 40mm without crown, up to 19cm wrist size.SWATCH Irony Chronograph. Stainless steel. Quartz movement with new battery, 1/10 second and date display broken. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 39mm without crown, up to 19cm wrist size. DUGENA Men's wrist watch with calendar and moon phase. Stainless steel. Quartz movement with new battery. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 40mm without crown, up to 18cm wrist size.ESPRIT ladies' wristwatch. Stainless steel. Quartz movement with new battery. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 32mm without crown, up to 18cm wrist size.ESPRIT Ladies' wrist watch with calendar. Stainless steel. Quartz movement with new battery. Visible signs of wear. Diameter ca. 40mm without crown, up to 18cm wrist size.

Lot 209

A 1940 BSA WM20 motorcycle projectcomprising frame numbered WM.20.26345 and engine numbered 110484 with applied army contract plaque numbered SOU/2/ /55; chain case, saddle, rear stand and rear wheel, offered without documents, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 246C

Queen Elizabeth II pair of silver medals to include Regular Army For Long Service and Good Conduct medal and Malaya, SGT J M WEDGWOOD R A P C 21042690.

Lot 294

Morse Code Keys: a collection of Morse code keys to include Vibroplex Red Bug New York, British Army M O D K MK2 radio key plus 2 others together with The Airman's Diary with Morse code instructions (5). Damage to plastic handle.

Lot 546

1942 Harley-Davidson 739cc WLA ProjectRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. to be advisedEngine no. 42WLA 36240Introduced in 1929 as a competitor to Indian's successful 750cc sidevalve v-twin, the Harley-Davidson Model D - better known as the '45' (its capacity in cubic inches) - really took off when the USA's entry into WW2 created an unprecedented demand for military motorcycles, around 90,000 of the WL (military) version rolling off the Milwaukee production lines before hostilities ceased. After rigorous testing in 1939, the US Army ordered its first batch of WLs in March 1940, with further substantial orders of machines from South Africa and Great Britain following soon after. These military Harleys benefited from the new aluminium cylinder heads fitted to the civilian version from 1939 and came with a full complement of equipment including D-shaped foot-boards, crash bars, skid plates, cargo racks and panniers. Designated WLA (Army) or WLC (Canadian-built), the Harley '45' saw action in just about every theatre of war. 'De-mobbed' Harleys helped meet the upsurge in demand for motorcycles in the immediate post-war years, doing much to establish the marque's reputation worldwide. Purchased by the vendor's father from a breaker's yard around 1970, this WLA appears to have been prepared for civilian use but does not seem to have been registered. Ripe for restoration, the machine is fitted with an unusual seat unit and comes with a silencer and right foot-board (both detached).Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 551

The ex- H J 'Bert' Bacon, Edmond 'Boy' Tubb, Brooklands 'Gold Star'-winning 1929 Grindlay-Peerless 498cc Brooklands 'Hundred Model' (Lacey Replica)Frame no. B1124 Engine no. JOR/S 45521•Documented history from new•77 years in the Tubb family's possession•Restored in the 1970s•Widely displayed and demonstrated•Present ownership since 2012Competition success has been recognised as an ideal means of promotion since motorcycling's earliest days, but during the Vintage years in particular the breaking of speed records was reckoned as good a means of securing valuable publicity as victories gained on the racetrack. The most coveted prize was the One-Hour record, and once the 90-mile mark had been reached, all efforts were directed towards exceeding the magic 'ton' for 60 minutes. Claude Temple was the first man to do so, averaging almost 102mph at Montlhéry in 1925 on his 996cc OEC-Temple-JAP, and then the following year Norton-mounted Bert Denly achieved the feat on a '500' for the first time, again at the French track. To stimulate competition on home ground, The Motor Cycle magazine offered a silver trophy for the first successful attempt on British soil. That, of course, meant Brooklands, and on 1st August 1928, C W G 'Bill' Lacey, already a formidable competitor at the Weybridge track, wheeled out his immaculate Grindlay-Peerless and raised the record to 103.3mph, lapping at over 105mph in the process and taking the 750cc and 1000cc records into the bargain!Although ostensibly a Grindlay-Peerless, the record bike featured a nickel-plated frame constructed by Lacey and was powered by a twin-port JAP racing engine heavily reconfigured with Lacey's own cams and rocker gear. Grindlay-Peerless lost no time in bringing out a replica of Lacey's machine: the Brooklands '100 Model', a solitary example of which was exhibited at the Motor Cycle Show in November 1928. Like the record bike, the production version was also constructed by Lacey, the difference being the brazed-on tank support (instead of clamped). Priced at £90, the '100 Model', though different in detail, was essentially the same as Lacey's original, right down to its distinctive nickel-plated frame and cycle parts. However, the replica was not capable of the 100mph lap guaranteed by the factory. The job of fettling the bikes and tweaking the twin-port JAP engine to Lacey's specification fell to his assistant Wal Phillips, whereupon each was tested by Lacey at 100mph-plus and issued with a certificate. Two were sold complete with an extra Lacey 'sprint' fuel tank.However, lacking the resources of larger rivals and perhaps over-estimating the demand for such a specialised piece of racing equipment, Grindlay-Peerless sold only a handful, believed to be no more than five or six machines. Only two of these are known to survive: the one first owned by Brooklands and Manx Grand Prix competitor J D Potts (sold by Bonhams at Stafford in April 2001 and again in April 2018) and that offered here, which belonged to prominent VMCC member, the late Edmond Joseph 'Boy' Tubb, who won his Brooklands 'Gold Star' aboard the Grindlay. This '100 Model' was originally purchased by H J 'Bert' Bacon, a Brooklands habitué and Gold Star holder (1932), who raced it at Brooklands from 1929 to 1932. 'Numbered among the top flight of Brooklands riders', A L Loweth, who worked for Bert's friend Pat Driscoll and gained his Gold Star (500cc) in 1929, continued racing the bike at Brooklands during 1932 until it was purchased towards the end of that year by A J McClure, who continue to race it in 1932 and 1933.Edmond James 'Boy' Tubb's interest in motorcycle racing started at an early age (his family owned the well-known Middleton Garage at Bognor Regis). The Grindlay-Peerless with its predictable handling and 'Gold Star'-winning speed was a natural choice, and in November 1935 Tubb purchased McClure's '100 Model' for £30. Initial testing at Brooklands in April 1936 proved unsatisfactory, Tubb having lapped at 'only' 88mph. E C E 'Barry' Baragwanath, a Brooklands legend, multiple record holder and close friend of Bill Lacey, offered to help improve the performance and in May 1936 the engine was sent to Baragwanath's Tottenham workshop. Baragwanath fitted a longer con-rod (raising the cylinder barrel appropriately), swapped the twin-port cylinder head for a single-port 'Speedway' version, and installed cams developed by Bert Le Vack. The cost was £12 10s.Soon after, on 23rd May 1936, Tubb entered the Brooklands Second BMCRC Meeting; however, he experienced a severe 'tank slapper' and retired. Baragwanath was at hand, and after the fork dampers had been screwed down hard, the Grindlay exhibited the superior handling for which it was famous. On his third event after the re-tune, Tubb proceeded to lap at 102mph, gaining the coveted Gold Star for a lap over 100mph in a BMCRC race. In his next event, the gearbox was damaged and repaired by Baragwanath. A month or so later, on 18th June 1936, Francis Beart set an unbeaten record of 6.66sec on the famous Brooklands Test Hill with Lacey's old Grindlay-Peerless record-breaker, launching himself into the air and landing twenty yards on in the process!1937 was a good year for Tubb and the Grindlay. In the numerous events entered, Tubb was placed in most all of them, gradually building confidence and achieving increasing speeds culminating in his fastest lap of 105.74mph. This while achieving 4th place from scratch against twice TT-winner Walter Handley, who was given a six seconds start. Later that year, Tubb was unlucky in the Hutchinson 100, retiring after only seven laps with a broken crank-pin and cracked crankcase, which meant another rebuild by Baragwanath. A few weeks later, Tubb was back at Brooklands racing and sprinting. He achieved his best-ever Brooklands lap on 30th June 1937 at over 105mph (see letter on file appended by Brooklands' official timekeeper, A V 'Ebby' Ebblewhite). Also on file is a fascinating article from the Brooklands Society Gazette (2005) in which 'Boy' Tubb evocatively recalls his racing exploits. Perhaps not noticing the gathering clouds of war, Tubb returned to Brooklands in the spring of 1938 with continued vigour, regularly lapping at 104mph and scoring more podium places; that year's Hutchinson was given a miss, though Tubb was there on that October day competing in other events. Escalating racing costs and saving for a ride in the 1939 TT meant that the last year of Brooklands racing saw little of Boy Tubb and his Grindlay. Tub spent the war in the Army but as soon as the British Motor Cycle Racing Club was re-formed in March 1947, Tubb rejoined as member No.20. At the celebratory supper at the Talbot Restaurant in London EC2 Tubb no doubt rekindled pre-war friendships with Baragwanath, Lacey, Bacon and Pat Driscoll. Ravished by war, Brooklands had closed, but hopes were still high that the home of British racing would reopen and activities resume. In 1947 there was not much one could do with an Outer Circuit bike running on exotic fuels but Tubb found the solution in the Brighton Speed Trials where he gave good account of himself with a time of 34.72sec.Tubb continued to attend the handful of post-war events both as a spectator and marshal, and occasionally stretched the Grindlay's legs. 1949 saw Tubb compete in the North East London MCC's Trent Park Speed Trials, which he did again in 1950 and 1951. He also attended the early Goodwood meetings. The 1952 Brighton Speed Trials were to be Tubb's last competitive entry with his Grindlay.When the Montagu Motor Museum opened in 1952, the Grindlay found a temporary home at Beaulieu while venturing out yearly for the Brooklands reunion and other events. But it was soon back at Tubb's Bognor Regis home where in 1960 it w... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 606

Corgi corporal missile carrier and launch pad and an American army truck, F

Lot 611

Dinky military vehicles 697 Fieldgun Set, 622 10 Ton army truck, 626 Ambulance and 678 Scout car, all items boxed, F, and three unboxed military vehicles, F-P (7)

Lot 190

Five early issue Action Man dolls in army dress, one doll has broken foot, all have some play ware, F

Lot 330

Britains Salvation Army band with six musicians and flag bearer finished in red uniforms, G (7)

Lot 396

Late issue Britains WW2 soldiers, most American army, together with scenery pieces, G-E

Lot 844

A Victorinox Swiss Army wristwatch, boxed

Lot 139

λ HAROLD WOOD (BRITISH 1918-2004) SUNSET, BEETHAM, WESTMORELAND Oil on panel Signed and dated 71 (lower right) signed and inscribed to label and dated 10 May 1971 to various labels (verso) 20.5 x 30.7cm (8 x 12 in.) Born in 1918, in Lancashire, Wood studied Drawing and Painting at the Harris School of Art, Preston. In 1935 he trained as a Decorative Artist with 'Leyland Paint Co.' Between1939 and 1946 Harold was in War Service in North Africa, Abyssinia and Europe. After the War he worked in London as an illustrator and model maker. He began painting full time in 1953, doing mainly one-man shows in London where he did various mural commissions. In 1947 he was commissioned to illustrate the life of Abdul Aziz al Saud, the first King of Saudi Arabia, a total of 58 paintings in watercolour, completed in 1977. Captured by the middle east Wood went on to work for the Sultan of Oman producing paintings of his Arabian horses. With a total of 285 paintings to date for the two patrons, Harold became known as 'Painter of the Arab World'. In 1980 Harold came to live in Kinsale, Ireland and later to Ballinhassig. In 1993 he discovered Connemara and, in between the Arabian commissions, fell in love with the mountains and landscape, in contrast to the endless heat and dust of the desert which occupied a great deal of his working life for over 26 years.   Versatile and colourful artist, born in Preston, Lancashire, where he studied part-time at Harris Art School, 1935-9. He claimed to be "self-taught in painting"; however, in the five years to World War II he "learned much technical expertise" while working in the decorative art department at Leyland Paint & Varnish. After over six years' wartime service in the Army, including a period in Germany, Wood worked as an illustrator in London. He learned etching for two terms at the Central School of Arts and Crafts, but otherwise "spent all my spare time in the National Gallery". The early Italian masters, Oskar Kokoschka whom he met in 1954, and the writings of John Berger were key influences. For a time Wood was involved in town planning, architectural drawing and model-making, including work for Lancashire County Council, Peterlee New Town and George Wimpey.      

Lot 263

Selection of gold tone watches and army veteran badge

Lot 219

Silver Age DC Superman National Comics. 4 War comic collection. No.158 DC's Battle Blockbuster Our Army at War featuring SGT ROCK Iron Major. Rock Sergeant easy CO's giant war novel. No.76 Gunner & Sarge in Our Fighting Forces starring Gunner & Sarge in The TNT Seat A two-part Explosion. No.92 Gunner & Sarge in Our Fighting Forces with Pooch Battle The Bomb that Stopped The War. No.10 P.T Boat Skipper Capt. Storm Only The Last Man Lives. From 1965. These comic magazines are in good condition with some minimal wear observed around the spine and edges, shows age, making a great addition to a comic book fan collection.

Lot 1144

GENERAL SIR ALFRED MARTIN (British Officer in the Indian Army, 1853-1926) Cottage of the Cotswolds, watercolour, signed and dated June 1921 lower right and verso, 17 x 25cm.

Lot 213

A Chinese Imperial yellow silk and gold brocade dragon panel, Qing Dynasty probably Qianlong (1735-1795), with a central bracketed frame enclosing two five-clawed dragons contending for the cosmic pearl, the spandrels with peony sprays, line border, 107.5cm x 97cmProvenance: given to vendor's great grandfather Captain Arthur Edwards in exchange for his ceremonial dress sword whilst a serving officer in the British Indian Army in Simla (now Shimla). This has been in the family for approx. 120 years 

Lot 1129

ARMY FOOTBALL PROGRAMMES Two programmes for Representative matches v R.A.F. 13/3/1946 at Chelsea, poor condition and v French Army 7/4/1948 at Tottenham Hotspur, slightly worn and small hole near the spine. Poor to fair

Lot 1232

RUGBY UNION / NEW ZEALAND ALL BLACKS Four England home programmes with tickets v France 1963 and 1965 with 2 tickets, Scotland 1963 and New Zealand 1967 plus Wasps v The Army 9/1/1965. Generally good

Lot 1312

NEUTRAL AT CHELSEA FC Single sheet programme for the Army Cup match 16/11/1909, 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards v Royal Marine Light Infantry (Chatham), ex-binder. Generally good

Lot 22

Limoges plate; France, 13th century."Angel".Enamel on copper.Both the polychromy and the enamel are missing.Measurements: 7.6 x 13.5 cm (irregular).Trapezoid-shaped plaque, with an iconographic representation of an angel, in copper with gilt polychromy and champlevé enamel. The angel depicted here could belong to the 'army or Hypophany', the watchers of the world, who act as imitators of God by representing the 'beginning' of everything. They vary in their attire, but in general their representation is very similar to that of ordinary angels.Limoges enamelling has a long tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, in particular to the last painting of the 12th century. It will be the most important enamel workshop in France, and owes its success especially to its production of enamel-decorated objects in addition to the usual enamelled plates. Its medieval and Renaissance pieces had their own characteristics, such as a very shallow background dragging or a very fine partitioning for details, as well as an innovative chromatism that included new tones such as light blue-grey or white.

Lot 1027

ORIGINAL ACTION MAN BY PALITOY,a group including numerous figures (some body parts loose), accessories and vehicles, together with a Meccano Mogul army jeep, all loose

Lot 1065

HAND MODELLED AND PAINTED 'MODEL SOLDIERS',three groups, Sergeants 16th Lancers Sikh Wars 1846 Hunting Expedition, British Empire Indian Army 1900 and a desert group, the first 35cm long (3)

Lot 1068

HAND MODELLED AND PAINTED 'MODEL SOLDIERS',twelve models, Napoleonic Army Red Lancers, 21cm high, Chasseurs a Cheval 13th Elite Walking Wounded, Empress Dragoons, 17th Lancers Crimea, Garde D'Honneur, Grenadier Company Foot Guards, Napoleon Bonaparte, Aide de Camp, British Officer 1810, Officer 17th Lancers 1890 and further similar (12)

Lot 911

TWO ORIGINAL ACTION MAN FIGURES,Talking Commander and Basic Figure, both boxed (2)The figure in orange coat missing right hand, overall dirt including staining to the coat; army figure head loose; further general surface wear, no further accessories present, boxes worn; additional images available

Lot 351

Second World War and after miniature medals to include George VI General Service medal with Palestine clasp, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 War Medal, Elizabeth II Coronation Medal and Elizabeth II 'Regular Army' Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, together with four separate reproduction miniature medals

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