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Lot 163
India.- Blunt (Lt.-Col. Arthur, Royal (late Bombay) Artillery, 1829-1904) Panorama of Srinagar, Kashmir, India, pen and ink, traces of black chalk, watercolour, 285 x 1590 mm (11 1/4 x 62 1/2 in), under glass, some spotting and browning, minor surface dirt, framed, 1874Provenance:By descent; Anonymous saleExhibited:A.I.E., 1874 (Annual International Exhibition label on reverse with exhibitor's name 'Blunt' in ink)⁂ Highly detailed study showing the city of Srinagar looking towards the north eastern mountain range of the Kashmir Valley. Col. Blunt was born on the 1st of January, 1829 and entered the Royal Military College at Sandhurst in 1843, where he spent two years. He joined the British Army in 1845 and served in the Punjab Campaign of 1848-49, and was present at the siege and capture of Mooltan and the battle of Goojerat (medal with two clasps). On March 22nd 1871, he became Lieutenant-Colonel, retiring August 1st, 1872, as Hon. Colonel. In the following year, January 15th, 1873, he was appointed Major of the 1st Bristol Corps, Gloucestershire Artillery Volunteers, and in the following month Major commanding the Administrative Brigade, Bristol, and from August, 1873, to August, 1879, he held the post of Lieutenant-Colonel of the same brigade.A facsimile marriage note regarding Col. Blunt's son's wedding is attached the reverse of the frame, which describes Col. Blunt as 'of Srinagar, Kashmir'. We have been unable to trace any other examples of Col. Blunt's artistic activity.
Lot 340
1745 Rebellion.- Stuart (Charles Edward Stuart, known as the Young Pretender and Bonnie Prince Charlie, 1720-88).- Money Borowed of ye Following persons to pay what ye Rebells extorted from ye Town of Salford 10th December 1745 for which mr Dickenson & my Selfe gave our joints notes payable in 3 months, manuscript, 18pp., stitched as as issued, spine repaired, unbound, slightly foxed and browned, Britannia watermark, 320 x 104mm., 1745.⁂ The Young Pretender invaded England on 31 October 1745 and marched through Carlisle, Preston and Manchester before stopping at Derby and retreating. He enjoyed widespread popular support on the journey south, particularly at Preston, Manchester and Salford, but very few joined his army.
Lot 348
Genealogy.- Langham/Musgrave family.- Pedigree roll of the line of descent from Edward I to Sir James Langham Bt. and children, manuscript on a single vellum membrane, hand-coloured line of descent from Edward I and manuscript names within roundels, ending with the children of Sir James Langham & his wife Juliana Musgrave, short tear in left corner not affecting pedigree, some slight surface wear, slightly browned, 307 x 804mm., [c. 1790s].⁂ A pedigree roll drawn up in support of Langham's appeal for a peerage in right of his wife, Juliana Musgrave who could trace her lineage back to Edward I, and through his youngest daughter, Elizabeth's (1282-1316) marriage to Humphrey de Bohun, fourth earl of Hereford and ninth earl of Essex (c. 1276-1333). Langham, in a letter to William Pitt, 4 January 1788, requested "the high honour of an English peerage", pleading his service in the army, his estate of "unencumbered landed property in Northamptonshire and Somersetshire of £10,000 p.a.", and his connections with the aristocracy. Langham's appeal failed with Pitt declining to raise him to the peerage. Langham's son tried again some years later and was similarly unsuccessful. Sir James Langham, seventh Baronet of Cottesbrooke (1736-95) was an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1784 to 1790. He was the son of William Langham and his wife Mary Drought, daughter of Anthony Drought. He inherited the baronetcy from his uncle Sir John Langham, sixth Baronet in 1766. He was sheriff of Northamptonshire in 1767, and elected Member of Parliament for Northamptonshire in 1784, holding seat until 1790. Langham married Juliana Musgrave (1741-1810), daughter of George Musgrave (1717-42) of Nettlecombe and Combe Sydenham in Somerset, and sister and heiress of Thomas Musgrave (1741-66). By his wife he had four children including the eldest son and heir, Sir William Langham, eighth Baronet (1771-1812); and younger son, Sir James Langham, tenth Baronet (1776-1833). The roll includes the names of Sir James' & Juliana's children, William, Marianne, Charlotte & James.
Lot 351
19th century autobiography.- Steele (John, of Manchester) [Autobiography including service in the British Army and the assault on Buenos Aires], autograph manuscript, 92pp., first 3ff. and last f. margins repaired, all ff. inner margins on stubs, browned, first and last f. soiled, new endpapers, modern panelled calf, watermarked 1805, sm. 4to, [1806].⁂ An account of the unsuccessful British assault on Buenos Aires in 1806.An account of Steele's life from an early age in Manchester, including running away to Liverpool and joining a Royal Naval vessel (but leaving before it sailed), getting married, marital discord, joins the Lancashire Militia in Essex, rise to the rank of sergeant, and sailed with his regiment to service overseas to South America via the Cape of Good Hope. Describing life on board, "Blacks and greatest part of the Women and Men was Entirely naked except a small rug or cloth... Living... [on] Goats milk and Indian Corn... I have seen them eat Stinking Meat... ." He digresses with the story of an old school girl friend from Manchester, "One night... with a Gentleman... I was so unfortunate as to take from him in jest his pocket book... he ordered me to be sent to prison, and on being Tryed... sentenced Seven Years Transportation... I was put on Board a Ship... we set Sail for Bottony Bay but was Drove upon a Rock... near Folks Town where all... on Board Perished... Except myself and 3 More... ." The regiment sails to South America, landing at Buenos Aires, and the assault, "... at three O Clock in the Morning we was to assemble for the purpose of Storming the town at Day Break with small arms... . We entered the town... meeting with very little Oposition... we was attacked with a Very hot fire... we Suffered with Great loss of Men... we Came to the Grand Cathedral, where we took our Post... with Moment Expectations Of Being Suported with Genl. Whitelock and his Grand Army but he never Came... which Occasioned us to surrender having lost nearly 300 Men Killed and Wounded... ."
Lot 352
British diplomat to Florence in the year of Napoleon's return from exile.- Fane (John, eleventh Earl of Westmorland, as Lord Burghersh, diplomatist and composer, founder of the Royal Academy of Music, 1784-1859).- Correspondence to which Letters, &c., by & to Lord Burghersh have Relation... 1815 to... 1816, manuscript fair copies of diplomatic letters, most in English, a few in French, c. 260pp., later title and 3½pp. list of Contents, dockets on verso of letters, folds, slightly browned, mid nineteenth century half morocco, gilt, slightly rubbed, gilt spine, folio, 29th March 1815 - 28th September 1816.⁂ "Naples Bay September 28th 1815 Sir, I have the honor to inform you of my arrival in the Bay of Naples in consequence of the trust vested in me by the Prince Regent... for the distribution to the British and Sicilian troops... of the produce of the property captured in Genoa and its dependencies. The nature of this commission renders it almost impossible for me to settle the various matters connected with it, excepting upon the spot and in communication with the parties concerned,. Having also had occasion to know the disappointment that these troops have experienced in former cases of prize money, I am particularly that my brave companions in arms should not only receive the just reward of their services, but that they should be convinced that they have been treated with justice and impartiality. It seems imputed to me by the marquis [Circello] that in conjunction with Murat's army, I may conspire to the danger of the state, and His Majesty in consequence forbids my entrance into the kingdom. I am willing to believe that a supposition so monstrous can only have arisen in misconception... ." - William A'Court, first Baron Heytesbury (1779-1860), diplomatist.Copies of letters sent to Lord Burghersh in his capacity as British Minister in Florence in the aftermath of Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo. The correspondents include: Lord William Bentinck, Lord Bathurst, William A'Court, William, first Baron Heytesbury, Lord Castlereagh, Lord Stewart, Lord Clancarty etc.
![Doughty (Charles M.) Travels in Arabia Deserta, 2 vol., first edition, [one of 500 copies], half-titles, 8 plates, some foldi](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/1896b4f6-a2af-458e-8424-ae4e00bb1313/8f45ba23-f68b-4829-84b9-ae4e01424fee/468x382.jpg)
Lot 47
Doughty (Charles M.) Travels in Arabia Deserta, 2 vol., first edition, [one of 500 copies], half-titles, 8 plates, some folding, numerous illustrations, folding colour map in pocket at end of vol.1, without 32pp. publishers' catalogue, ex-library copy with stamp to verso of title of vol.1 and one or two other leaves, half-titles spotted, occasional light soiling, a few leaves creased at corners, tear to upper margin of p.213/4 in vol.2, modern half burgundy morocco, spines gilt, uncut, spines very slightly faded, 8vo, Cambridge, 1888.⁂ Classic work on the exploration of Arabia which contains so much information on the topography of the area that it was used as a text-book by the British army during the Arab Revolt. There are also detailed descriptions of the Bedouin tribes and their customs.
Lot 315
First World War medals comprising; Victory Medal awarded to Bombardier C.R. Smith, Royal Auxiliary (681165 BMBR C.R. Smith. R.A), Victory Medal awarded to Worker A.W. Sugden, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (37508 WKR. A.W. Sugden. QMAAC), and War Medal awarded to Private H.W. Shepherd, Labour Corps. (146580 Pte. H.W. Shepherd. Labour Corps.), together with some cap badges
Lot 1033
A Rogers & Spencer Army Model Revolver .44cal 6-shot single action percussion revolver c.1863-1865 with 7 1/2 inch octagonal barrel stamped Rogers & Spencer Utica N. Y on topstrap over straight cylinder. Ser. No 3311 matching. Hinged type loading lever 2-piece wooden grips. Much original blued finish remaining. Overall 14 inches. Complete with original Y shaped tool.
Lot 752
Original Corgi / Dinky Toys in Reproduction Boxes (x3) plus boxed Dutch Lion Car.Comprising:no.448 BMC Mini Police Van with Policeman and tracker dog - appears to have a replacement rear door but otherwise in good condition; no.621 3-Ton Army Wagon (x2).Both somewhat playworn but 1 has missing tilt.The boxed Dutch Lion Car (no.49) is a Commer "British Caledonian Airways" Van with jewelled headlights.
Lot 300
Malayan States 1950's/1960's era, Early 1960's Great Britain First Day Covers plus G.B, West African and World Stamps.Lot comprises:Malayan States mint 1950's first issue recess printed sets of definitives from 1 cent to $2 as follows:Kedah: 1 set UM, 1 set LMM; Kelantan: 1 set UM, 1 set LMM; Malacca: 1 set 1c to 50c plus $2 UM, 1 set LMM; Negri Sembilan: 1 set UM, 1 set LMM; Perlis: 1 set 1c to $1, plus $2 damage to corner UM, 1 set LMM; Penang: 1 set 1c to $2 UM, 1 set LMM; Perak: 1 set 1c to $2 plus additional $1 UM, 1 set to $2 LMM; Selangor: 1 set 1c to $2 UM, 1 set LMM; Trengganu: 1c to 2c, plus 5c to $2 UM, 1 set to $2 LMMplus Kelantan 1c to $5 LMM and first issue Malayan Federation values U.M. High catalogue value.Plus: Great Britain illustrated First Day Covers include:CEPT, FFH , Paris Conference, NN Week, Lifeboat, NPY, Geographical, Botanical, FRB, Churchill, S. Army, Lister, Arts, P.O. Tower, UN, ITU plus various other later covers.Also included is an album of G.B. Mint, Nigeria, Malaya, etc and a box file of whole world stamps.
Lot 375
Great Britain.Stock book of used G.B Victorian stamps from 1840 1d black.Includes a selection of perforated 2d blues, large quantity of line engraved 1d reds both imperforated and perforated, a selection of surface printed with values to 5/-, interesting selection of overprints, eg. IR Official up to 6d, Army Official to 6d, Government Parcels to 1/-.
![Three Sets of Drawing Instruments, [CITES] a set by Army & Navy Ltd, c.1900 with ivory parallel rule and protractor/scale](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/a4419c01-e60c-4355-8044-ae6100e7c527/ba73eb11-174f-48c3-b2a2-ae61010a4258/468x382.jpg)
Lot 8485
An Indian Army Supply and Transport Corps Dress Tunic belonging to Major Charles Wilfred Hext, complete with Captain rank pips, post-1902 button QSA and KSA medal ribbons, named inside. Hext originally served with teh Devonshire Regiment then served in the Boer War, recieving the QSA with Natal, Orange Free State and Belfast clasps, also entitled to the KSA. He war transferred to the Indian Army before WWI and served with them until his death in Alexandria in 1919. He served with distinction during his service and was mentioned in despatches, dying of disease in 1919.
Lot 135
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 136
Limoges plate; France, 13th century."Angel".Enamel on copper.Both the polychromy and the enamel are missing.Measurements: 6.7 x 6 cm.Rectangular-shaped plate with a chamfered base, 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 300
A British WWII army helmet for the 4th Battalion Middlesex Regiment with name inscription for F G Taylor, along with his gas mark in canvas bag, a child's gas mask in metal canister, and an E Pugh & Co Wednesborn cast iron cooking pot, along with a painted wooden model of a train carriage and a flat iron Location: A3B
Lot 19
Cinema Poster for the film 'Army of Darkness Medieval Dead' year 1992.Provenance: The John Welch Collection, previous owner of The Regal Cinema, Minehead. These posters are all films shown at the Regal. Visit our website 'News from the Rostrum' for more history. Please note: These posters have all been folded, most have been written on the back and sold with all faults. They measure approximately 100cm x 76cm, although some are slightly smaller. Shipping - for in-house shipping all posters will be folded.
Lot 414
WWII Veteran, Jack M. Ilfrey signed 10x8 black and white factsheet photograph. Ilfrey (July 31, 1920 - October 15, 2004) was a United States Army Air Forces fighter ace who was credited with shooting down seven and a half enemy aircraft during World War II and evading capture twice.[2] Ilfrey was known as Happy Jack for his cheerful disposition, and his ground crews in England nicknamed each of his planes Happy Jack's Go Buggy. Good condition Est.
Lot 338
German WWII period army officers dagger having ivorine grip with braid and suspension loop. 26cm blade, marked Robert (Klaas), Solingen, with matching metal scabbard. Overall 39.5cm approximately. Together with German WWII period bayonet dagger with etched blade marked 'Fur Erinnerung an Meine Dienstzeit' with matching scabbard and leather frog. (2) (B.P. 21% + VAT) 'Heer' dagger marked : ROBT KLASSBayonet marked : ACS with scales.
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