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Lot 342
Steiff. Queen Elizabeth II Bear, excellent in excellent box, exclusive to Peter Jones of Wakefield, celebrating Her Majesty's 80th Birthday, fitted with a music box playing the National Anthem, limited edition certificate no. 231 of 1500, light blonde mohair, white tag 662140, blue velvet sash with crystal brooch, approx. H 32cm.
Lot 267
‘F... you! Have you surrendered?’ and upon receiving a negative response he cried, ‘Well why the f... don’t you go on firing!’ Captain Pakenham to an opponent during the battle of the ‘Glorious First of June’, according to a contemporary (perhaps apocryphal) account. The important and rare Post Captain’s Naval Gold Medal awarded to Admiral of the Red the Hon. Sir Thomas Pakenham, G.C.B., Captain of the 74-gun H.M.S. Invincible at the memorable ‘Glorious First of June 1794’ Naval Small Gold Medal 1794-1815, the reverse engraved in capitals ‘THE HON: THOMAS PAKENHAM CAPTAIN OF H.M.S. THE INVINCIBLE ON THE 1 OF JUNE MDCCXCIV + THE FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED +’, enclosed within plain gold band and glass lunettes, small integral ring for suspension from later gold wire straight suspension, fitted with gold three-pronged ribbon buckle, good very fine £60,000-£80,000 --- Provenance: Shown by Spink at British Numismatic Society, February 1927; Baldwin’s 1936; Glendining’s, May 1946 (£115); John Barnett Collection 1963. For Earl Howe’s dramatic and overwhelming victory on 1 June 1794, His Majesty King George III presented Gold Chains to six of the seven Flag Officers, as well as to the Captain of the Fleet, Sir Roger Curtis, Kt. (the First Captain of the Queen Charlotte). It was then announced that His Majesty had signified his intention to institute a Naval Gold Medal to reward the admirals and captains who were ‘conspicuous for courage and conduct’ in that action, as well as those who might distinguish themselves on future occasions. Immediate measures were then taken to design and manufacture these new medals, but it was nearly two and a half years before they were ready. The larger medal was given only to Flag Officers, Commodores and Captains of the Fleet, which in this case meant all seven recipients of the Gold Chains to which they now appended the large medal. The smaller medal went to fifteen captains of ships of the line, whilst captains of the 11 repeating frigates, which did not lie in the line of battle, were ineligible for the award. The Honourable Thomas Pakenham was born on 29 September 1757, fourth son of Thomas, 1st Lord Longford. He was the younger brother of Captain Lord Longford who commanded the America 74 at the Battle of Ushant on 27 July 1778, and was the uncle of Major-General Sir Edward Pakenham who was killed at the Battle of New Orleans in 1814. He entered the Royal Navy at an early age in 1771 on board the Southampton frigate, with Captain John MacBride, with whom he moved to the Orpheus in 1773. In 1774 he was on the coast of Guinea with William Cornwallis in the Pallas, and in 1775 was Acting-Lieutenant of the Sphinx on the coast of North America. In the following year he was promoted by Lord Shuldham to be Lieutenant of the frigate Greyhound, and while in her saw much boat service, in the course of which he was severely wounded. In 1778 he joined the Courageux, commanded by Lord Mulgrave, in the fleet under Keppel, and was present in the Battle of Ushant on 27 July. In the following spring he was moved into the Europe, going to North America with the flag of Rear-Admiral Mariot Arbuthnot, and on 21 September 1779 was promoted to the command of the 14-gun sloop Victor, newly captured from the enemy. He was then sent to the Jamaica station, where, on 2 March 1780, he was posted by Sir Peter Parker the elder, as Captain, to the 22-gun San Carlos, as a reward for his distinguished services as Acting-Captain of the Bristol, under Commodore Cornwallis. His old wound, however, received while in the Greyhound, broke out again, and compelled him to return to England in the autumn. In December 1780 he was appointed to the Crescent of 28 guns and 198 men, attached to the fleet under George Darby, which relieved Gibraltar in April 1781, and was sent on to Menorca in company with the Flora, under William Peere Williams-Freeman. On their return journey, in passing through the straits, they fell in, on 30 May, with two Dutch frigates. In the ensuing Battle of Cape St Mary, one of the Dutch frigates, the Castor (commanded by Pieter Melvill van Carnbee), struck to the Flora, while the other, the 36-gun Den Briel, overpowered and captured the Crescent. The Crescent was immediately recaptured by the Flora, the Den Briel making her escape; but both Crescent and Castor had received so much damage in the action that they fell into the hands of two French frigates on the way home, 19 June, the Flora escaping. Pakenham had, however, refused to resume the command of the Crescent, maintaining that by his surrender to the Den Briel his commission was cancelled, and that when recaptured the ship was on the same footing as any other prize. For the loss of his ship he was tried by court-martial and honourably acquitted, it being proved that he did not strike the flag until, by the fall of her masts and the disabling of her guns, further resistance was impossible. In the month of July following, Captain Pakenham was tried by a court-martial at Portsmouth, for having struck his colours to the Dutch frigate, and the following highly honourable sentence was pronounced: ‘The Court are unanimously of opinion, that the Hon. Captain Pakenham throughout the action, in a variety of instances, behaved with the coolest and ablest judgement, and with the firmest and most determined resolution; and that he did not strike the Crescent’s colours until he was totally unable to make the smallest defence; the court therefore doth unanimously and honourably acquit the Hon. Captain Pakenham. The Court cannot dismiss Captain Pakenham, without expressing their admiration of his conduct on this occasion, wherein he has manifested the skill of an able and judicious seaman, and the intrepidity of a gallant officer; and from the great and extraordinary number of killed and wounded on board the Crescent, as well as the state she was in at the time of her surrender, their highest approbation of the support given by the officers and men to their Captain, and of their courage and steadiness during the action; a circumstance that, at the time it reflects honour on them, does no less credit and honour to the discipline kept up by Captain Pakenham.’ He was therefore at once appointed to the frigate Minerva, of 38 guns, which he commanded in the following year at the relief of Gibraltar by Lord Howe. At the commencement of the war with revolutionary France, in 1793, we find him commanding the Invincible, of 74 guns, attached to the Channel Fleet, under the orders of Earl Howe. On the glorious 1st June, in the following year, that ship acquired at least her due portion of renown, having, by her heavy and animated fire, in a little while, so crippled and annoyed a French 84-gun ship, that she bore up and became an easy conquest to the Queen Charlotte. On this memorable day, the Invincible lost her main-top-mast; had her fore and main lower-masts and yards shot through; rigging and sails much cut; 14 men killed and 31 wounded. So little, however, did her commander think of his ship’s casualties, that on seeing the crippled state of the Queen Charlotte, he sent an officer expressly to say to the Earl Howe, Commander-in-Chief, that the Invincible was sufficiently manageable to bear his flag. The boat that conveyed this message afterwards took possession of the subdued ship. The honours that were conferred upon Earl Howe and his brave associates, were commensurate with the victory they had achieved, Captain Pakenham being one of the officers who were named in his Lordship’s official despatch, as having ‘particular claim to his notice’, and subsequently honoured with a gold medal for...
Lot 404
A CHINESE GILDED BRONZE CIRCULAR 'BEAR' TOGGLEHAN DYNASTYCast in relief with a front facing bear, his front right paw raised and baring his teeth. The reverse hollow, with a fastening loop, and a later applied flange, 71g, 5.2cm wide.Provenance: from the collection of Adolphe Stoclet, 1871-1949.Published: A Koop, Early Chinese Bronzes, London, 1924, p.70, pl.92. & Georges A Salles and Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, Adolphe Stoclet Collection (part I), Brussels, 1956, pp.372-373.漢 銅鎏金熊紋鈕來源：Adolphe Stoclet (斯托克萊1871-1949）收藏。出版：A Koop, Early Chinese Bronzes, London, 1924, 頁70, 圖版92, 及Georges A Salles and Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, Adolphe Stoclet Collection (part I), Brussels, 1956, 頁372-373。
Lot 169
A Meissen porcelain flask and cover, second half 19th century, blue crossed swords mark, cut with three cancellation lines, with independent decoration, incised no. 1001, modelled as a bear holding an unfurled scroll inscribed Buvez par toute le vie / Toujours gai et sans souci, the bear with a gilt-edged blue collar, seated on its haunches on a green mound with gilt band border, 25cm high Footnotes: The three incised lines to the underside of this decanter or flagon indicate that it was marked as an unsuccessful blank, and therefore decorated outside the Meissen factory, the inscription in French might indicate it was decorated and sold to the French market.
Lot 388
Two boxes of assorted soft toys to include: various Boyds teddy bears; 'Eldara', 'Spangler', grey bear in blue dress with matching miniature bear, 'Sally B Sugarmelon', 'Meadow T Bearybloom', other soft toys including: a Purr-fection by MJC racoon, a Herrington Teddybears American travel collection bear, 'The Great British Queen Bear' by the Great British Teddy bear Company, Waldorf Astoria doorman bear, pig, Posh Paws 'Queen Mary II' bear, Mickey Mouse, various Disney seven dwarfs etc. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)
Lot 396
Tray of Lladro and Nao Spanish porcelain figurines to include: nun, girl with geese, polar bear, duck with ducklings, girl with kitten and puppy, girl with scales etc. (8) (B.P. 21% + VAT) All a bit grubby. Some broken: Lladro girl with scales figure. Some paint on one Nao figure of girl with milk churn. Lladro girl with goose - bowl may have been off and glued back. All others have no obvious damage.
Lot 442
Three Copenhagen figures, comprising: a Shepherdess, 27.5cm high, a girl feeding chickens, 24.5cm high, and a polar bear group, 14cm high, together with a Royal Doulton HN2725 'Santa Claus', a Coalport limited edition 'Queen of Sheba', a Royal Worcester 'Elizabeth', a Beswick 218 woodpecker, a Beswick Beatrix Potter 'Simpkin', a Royal Albert 'pigling eats his porridge', eight Royal Doulton miniature character jugs, etc. (Qty) CONDITION REPORT:All pieces show minor surface wear and rubbing to the gilt highlights (where present), but no obvious chips, cracks or losses.
Lot 450
Six Lladro figures, late 20th century, comprising: a boxed "Little Ballerina II", 18cm high, a boxed "First Performance", 16cm high, "Heavens Lullaby", 21.5cm high, a child petting a polar bear, 15cm high, two children sledging, 17cm high, and a child cuddling polar bear, 13cm high (6)Condition report: All figures show signs of handling, one figure has nibbles to the highpoints of encrustation. But no other chips, cracks, crazing or signs of restoration.
Lot 457
Eight Lladro figures, late 20th century, comprising: a boxed "My Debut", 12cm high, a seated girl on the phone, 19.5cm high, a boy dressed for winter with a dog, 21cm high, a seated girl with a teddy bear, 17cm high, a girl wrapped in a towel, 20cm high, a girl at the beach with parasol, 15cm high, a young girl herding geese, 19cm high, and a swan and cygnets, 13cm high (8)Condition report: All figures show signs of handling commensurate with use and age and nibbles to the high point of encrustations. But no obvious chips, cracks, crazing or signs of restoration.
Lot 645
A boxed limited edition Steiff "Winnie The Pooh Miniature Set", comprising Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger, each numbered 1989 of 5000, with buttons, white tags and certificate, together with a boxed limited edition Steiff "Paddington Bear Ornament", numbered 490 of 500, with button, white tag and certificate, 12cm high (2)
Lot 646
A boxed limited edition Steiff 'Christopher' bear', numbered 1027 of 2000, with certificate, 33cm high, a boxed limited edition Steiff 'Teddy Bear Replica 1925' in pink, numbered 489 of 1925, with certificate, 36cm high, a boxed limited edition Steiff 'British Collectors' Teddy bear 2005' in golden-apricot, numbered 2090 of 4000, with certificate, 33cm high, with a limited edition boxed Merrythought 'Teddy Bears Picnic' bear, numbered 808 of 2450, 33cm high (4)Condition Report: Christopher bear: The bear shows signs of handling but no obvious damage and packaging shows wear commensurate with opening and closingTeddy Bear Replica 1925: The bear shows signs of handling, but no obvious damage and packaging shows minor wear commensurate with opening and closing.British Collectors' Teddy bear 2005: The bear shows signs of handling, but no obvious damage, growler appears to be working where fitted and packaging shows minor wear commensurate to opening and closing.Teddy Bears Picnic: The bear shows signs of handling, but no signs of damage, growler appears to be working where fitted and packaging shows minor wear commensurate with opening and closing.
Lot 647
A collection of eleven teddy bears, to include seven Steiff bears, comprising: a 'Deutschland Edition 2002', a 'Teddybar Celebration' bear, and five others, two with growlers, four with yellow ear tags, three with white ear tags, with four Merrythought bears, comprising: a limited edition 'Alpha Farnell' bear, numbered 56 of 500, a limited edition 'Freddie Alpha Farnell' bear, numbered 97 of 500, a Diamond Jubilee edition bear, and a further limited edition bear, numbered 319 of 2500 (11)Condition report: All bears show signs of handling, but no obvious damage, those with growlers all appear to be working.
Lot 648
A collection of twelve teddy bears comprising: five limited edition Dean's Rag Book Company bears, to include, a 'Cledwyn Hughes' bear signed by Neil Miller, numbered 7, 24.5 cm high, a 'Fuzzy' bear, numbered 455 of 1500, 22cm high, a 'Christian' bear, numbered 224 of 1000, 26cm high, a 'Coco' bear, numbered 224 of 1000, 25.5cm high, and a 'Stephenson' bear with growler, numbered 19 of 50, 33cm high, with three Merrythought bears, to include a limited edition 'Rascal' bear, numbered 15 of 75, and a limited edition Cotswold Bear Co 'Merlin' bear from the Jester Collection, numbered 19 of 100 (12)
Lot 649
A Steiff 'Cosy Furdy' Pony, with yellow ear tag, a Steiff Squirrel with yellow ear tag, a Merrythought humpty dumpty, and three Pelham puppets comprising: Wicked Witch, Pinnochio and Rupert the bear, with a miniature hobby horse (7)Condition report: Cosy Furdy Pony: shows signs of handling, but no obvious signs of damage.Squirrel: shows signs of handling, but no obvious signs of damage.Merrythought humpty dumpty: Shows signs of handling,but no obvious signs of damage, and the humpty dumpty sound effect appears to be functional.Pelham Puppets: All three show signs of use and long term storage, but no obvious signs of damage.Miniature hobby horse: shows signs of wear commensurate with use, but no obvious signs of damage.
Lot 23
This cute retired Swarovski crystal bear was only made for the USA market. Lead crystal bear with jet crystal eyes. Swarovski etched backstamp. This item has its original box. Box measures: 2.5"W x 2.75"H. Artist: Max SchreckIssued: 1985-1988Dimensions: 0.75"W x 1.25"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 25
This Swarovski crystal polar bear was part of the Kingdom of Ice and Snow, collection. The polar bear is made from clear crystal and has black eyes and nose. Swarovski code numbers: 7649 085 000. This item has its original box which measures 4"H x 5" dia. Artist: Adi StockerIssued: 1986-1997Dimensions: 3.75"L x 1.5"W x 1.75"HManufacturer: SwarovskiCountry of Origin: AustriaCondition: Age related wear.
Lot 179
Steiff Germany teddy bear, EAN 664632 'Paddington', 28cm, 2014, limited edition no.1742 of 2000, with white tag and button ear, boxed with certificateCondition report:The bear is in very good condition, with no visible signs of wear or damage, and all tags still attached. Additional photos have been added
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