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Lot 107
JOSEPHINE BELL, 5 ttls: FROM NATURAL CAUSES, 1939, 1st edn, lacks ffep, W H Smith Library Label on front pastedown, orig cl; DEATH AT HALF-TERM, 1939, new impress, orig cl; DEATH AT THE MEDICAL BOARD, 1944, 1st edn, orig cl; THE SUMMER SCHOOL MYSTERY, 1950, 1st edn, orig cl; DEATH IN CLAIRVOYANCE, 1949, 1st edn, orig cl; THE SEEING EYE, 1958, 1st edn, orig cl + LYNN BROCK: THE MENDIP MYSTERY, 1929, 1st edn, orig cl worn (7)
Lot 271
QUENTIN BELL AND VIRGINIA NICHOLSON: CHARLESTON A BLOOMSBURY HOUSE AND GARDEN, 1997, 1st edn, obl, 4to, orig cl, d/w + FRANCES SPALDING, 2 ttls: DUNCAN GRANT, 1997, 1st edn, orig cl, d/w; JOHN MINTON, 2005, rev edn, orig cl, d/w + MICHAEL HOLROYD: AUGUSTUS JOHN, 1996, rev edn, orig cl, d/w (4)
Lot 1200
A Japanese carved ivory okimono figure group, Meiji period, modelled as the witch Hirame beating the bell with the imprisoned monk within, flanked by two cowering monks, incised signature to base, applied painted paper label inscribed `People`s Palace Japanese Exhibition 1905, Reg. No. M307`, height approx 7.7cm.
Lot 2279
An 18th century oak longcase clock, the arched brass dial inscribed `Richard Simpson, Yarmouth`, the silvered chapter ring with black Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the eight-day movement striking on a bell, the hood with fret cut scrolls and brass finials, over an arched glazed door flanked by columns, the stepped arched trunk door on a rectangular base and bracket feet, with later case, dial diameter 28cm, overall height 222cm
Lot 168
Model of Tank, by Swan China, with inset wheel, (R.A.F.), 112mm long. Model of Bleriot Warplane, by Shelley China, (Newhaven), 150mm long. Model of Aerial Bomb, by Arcadian China, (Winscombe), 75mm high. Model of British Airship, by Corona China, (Cardiff), 125mm long. Model of Field Glasses, by Arcadian China, (Wellington-Salop), 65mm high. Model of Mills Hand Grenade, unmarked, inscribed `Model of Mills Hand Grenade 334`, (Barrow in Furness), 75mm high. Model of Shell, by Savoy China, inscribed `Iron rations for Fritz`, (Worthing), 75mm high. Model of Field Gun, by Corona China, (Coventry), 125mm long. Model of Bell Tent, by Diamond China, (Bognor), 70mm high. (9)
Lot 183
Model of Shrapnel Villa Tommies Dugout, by Carlton China, inscribed `Tommies Dugout Somewhere In France`, (Bolton), 87mm long. Model of Giant Capstan, unmarked, (Southend-on-Sea), 70mm high. Model of Chicken souvenir, by Arcadian China, `Souvenir from the Imperial Bazaar Albion Hill Ramsgate Twice Wrecked By Zep. Bombs On May 17th 1915 & June 17th 1917`, (Broadstairs), 60mm long. Model of Lighthouse, by Victoria China, (Scarborough), 95mm high. Model of Flash Lamp, by Corona China, (Goring on Thames), 86mm high. Model of Monoplane, by Foreign China, with pilot, (Huddersfield), 95mm long. Model of Night Watchman`s Lantern, by Arcadian China, inscribed `Watchman what of the Night`, (Canada), 85mm high. Model of Drum, by F.P. & S. Coronet China, (Hammersmith), 55mm long. Model of Bell Tent, by Grafton China, (Canterbury), 55mm high. Model of Tent, by Arcadian China, inscribed `Camping Out`, (Boulogne-sur-Mer), 55mm high (10)
Lot 184
A Rare `Jordan Valley` Great War Military Cross Group of Four to Lieutenant Leonard Charles Brothers of the Fifth Company, 2nd Battalion, Imperial Camel Corps, Late 1st Company of London Yeomanry, Military Cross GRI (Ammam Lt. L.C. Brothers Imperial Camel Corps E.E.F. 1918), 1914/15 Star (3333 SJT.L.C.Brothers,1st.Co.OF.Lond.Y.), British War and Victory Medals (Liet.L.C.Brothers), mounted for wearing, together with related dress miniatures, graduated bronze camel bell, with shell decorated hessien hanger, and a North African copper cooking pot with cover. London Gazette - 16 September 1918 T./2nd Lt. Leonard Charles Brothers, Gen. List and I.C.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised the defence under a hot enfilade fire with the greatest ability, and when the majority of the men of his forward left-hand gun had been put out of action, he took charge of the gun himself and retained the position all day.` London Gazette, 16 September, 1918. The 5th Camel Company was a British manned Company drawn from the 53rd Territorial Infantry Division. On 16 December 1916 the 5th Camel Company was absorbed into the 2nd Camel Battalion, under Colonel Robert Buxton. After the breakup of the Imperial Camel Corps on 25 July 1918, the 5th Camel Company remained as a camel formation giving assistance in the Hejaz campaign. T. E. Lawrence and Colonel Buxton`s 2nd Camel Battalion, `In August 1918, via the suggestion of his friend Colonel Dawnay, Lawrence got clearence to use two companies of the Imperial Camel Corps, under Buxton, for a renewed initiative, `Dawnay and i sat down with a map and measured that Buxton should march from the Canal to Akaba, thence by Rumm, to carry Mudowwara by night-attack, thence by Bair to destroy the bridge and tunnel near Amman, and back to Palestine on August thirteenth`, Lawrences first mention of Buxton and the Imperial Camel Corps, such were the achievements of this irregular force over the following weeks- achievements in which Lawrence shared, for he delighted in riding alongside them, that he would dedicate an entire chapter in Revolt in the Desert to their story. In late July 1918, Lawrence visited Buxton and his men for the first time, `Accordingly i went down to Akaba, where Buxton let me explain to each company their march, and the impatient nature of the Allies whom they, unasked, had come to help, begging them to turn the other cheek if their was a row, partly because they were better educated than the Arabs, and therefore less prejudiced, partly because they were very few. After such solemnities came the ride up the oppressive gorge of Itm, under the red cliffs of Nejed and over the breast-like curves of Imran, that slow preparation for Rumms greatness, till we passed through the gap before the rock of Khunail, and into the inner shrine of the springs, with its worship compelling coolness. There the landscape refused to be accessory, but took the skies, and we chattering humans became dust at its feet. It was shortly after this visit, that Colonel Buxton, participated in the reconnaissance from Rumm towards Mudowwara in Arab cloaks, and of the subsequent attack on Mudowwara, Lawrence later wrote `Next morning we heard by aeroplane how Buxtons forces had fared. They decided to assualt it before dawn mainly by means of bombers, in three parties, one to enter the station, the other two for the main redoubts. Accordingly before midnight white tapes were laid as guides to the zero point. The opening had been timed for a quarter to four, but the way proved difficult to find, so that daylight was almost upon them, before things began against the Southern redoubt. after a number of bombs had burst in and about them, the men rushed up and took it easily, to find that the station party had achieved their end a moment before. These alarms roused the middle redoubt, but only for defeat. Its men surrendered twenty minutes later. The northern redoubt, which had a gun, seemed better-hearted and splashed its shot freely into the station yard, and at our troops. Buxton, under cover of the Southern redoubt directed the fire of Brodies guns which, with their usual deliberate accuracy, sent in shell after shell. Siddons came over in his machines and bombed it, while the Camel Corps from North and East and West subjected the breastworks to severe Lewis gun-fire. At seven in the morning, the last of the enemy surrendered quietly. We had lost four killed and ten wounded. The Turks lost twenty-one killed, and one hundred and fifty prisoners, with two field-guns and three machine-guns. Buxton at once set the Turks to getting steam on the pumping engine, so that he could water his camels, while men blew in the wells, and smashed the engine-pumps, with two thousand yards of rail. At dusk, charges at the foot of the water-tower spattered it in single stones across the plan. Buxton, a moment later called `Walk-march!`, to his men, and the three hundred camels, rising like one and roaring like the day of judgement, started off to Jefer. Thence we had news of them. They rested a day, revictualled, and marched for Bair where Joyce and myself had agreed to join them. And so it was, Lawrence rejoining the men of the Camp Corps for several days, a period in which he would undoubtedly have sought out information about the attack on Mudowwara - most likely, too, from one of the heroes of the raid. It was also during this visit to the Camel Corps that Lawrence observed with pride how well the men were progressing, largely thanks to Buxton having made some useful changes. Consequently, our Imperial camel Corps had become rapid, elastic, enduring, silent; except when they mounted by numbers, for then the three hundred camels would roar in concert, giving out a wave of sound audible miles across the night. Each march saw them more workmanlike, more at home on their animals, tougher, leaner, faster. Encouraged by the victory at Mudowwara, Lawrence guided the Camel Corps towards their next target, the railway viaduct at Kissir, South of Amman, a jouney entailing another 120 mile journey behind enemy lines, a daring enterprise best summed up by Buxton `It is not unlike an attempt on the part of the Huns to blow up Waterloo Bridge, as it is many miles at the back of their lines and within five miles of their Army headquarters. But with the promise of Arab support, Lawrence`s leadership and an element of surprise, the matter should not be difficult.` Battle of Amman (1918) - The first British raid on Amman began on 21st March. The Australian 1st and 7th Light Horse Brigades attacked, supported by the Camel Brigade. The raiders were to destroy two key structures in the railroad line, a viaduct and a tunnel, and then retreat back to the Jordan River. Over a twelve day period, British forces advanced toward Amman but were unable to complete the mission because of unfamiliar terrain, torrential downpours, and fierce resistance from Turkish troops.
Lot 414
A VICTORIAN LONGCASE CLOCK having oak and mahogany crossbanded case, hood with swan neck and later finials, trunk with inlay and turned pilasters, 8-day four pillar mechanism with anchor escapement and rack bell strike, faced by an arched brass dial, inscribed Tempus Fugit, silvered chapter ring and centre, 2.25m high (includes two weights and a pendulum)
Lot 506
A box of spirits to include Corvoisier VS optic bottle, 150 cl, one bottle Glenmorangie Millennium 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl, boxed, one bottle Laphroaig 10 year old Single Islay Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl, one bottle Glenfiddich Caoran Reserve 12 year old Single Malt Whisky, 70 cl, boxed, one bottle Glenlivet 12 year old Single Malt Whisky, 70 cl, boxed, one bottle Johnnie Walker Red Label, 1l, one bottle Glenfiddich Special Reserve Single Malt Scotch Whisky, 70 cl, one bottle Bell`s Extra Special Old Scotch Whisky 80 years old, 70 cl and two bottles Famous Grouse Scotch Whisky, 70 cl
Lot 342
A Queen Victoria South Africa Medal with four bars-South Africa 1901, Transvaal, Orange Free State, Cape Colony-inscribed "24882 PTE A. MACDONALD. 20TH COY INT.. YEO..", together with a 1914-1918 British War Medal, and a 1914-1919 Victory Medal, both inscribed "4367 PTE.D. MACDONALD. R. HIGHRS", and a Centenary Commemoration Crystal Palace medallion depicting George Frederick Handel to back and inscribed "C. Austin. Performer" to edge, and another medallion inscribed "The Bell Medal" to one side and "Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs" to the other
Lot 781
A FRENCH GILTMETAL MOUNTED BOULLE MANTEL CLOCK in Louis XV style, the dial signed Rollin à Paris and with enamel chapter plaques, surmounted by a basket of fruit, the case inlaid with engraved brass strapwork on a ground of red stained shell, with Japy Freres movement striking on a bell and engraved gilt brass pendulum bob, 30cm h, late 19th c ++In well preserved original condition, the brass inlay lifting very slightly on one side but in much above average state, requires lightly cleaning. The movement running when wound, sold without warranty
Lot 782
A FRENCH MARBLE INSET GILT BRASS MANTEL CLOCK in Louis XV style, the enamel dial painted with swags and having filigree hands, in draped case with tassels, a mask and acanthus volutes above toupee fee, the A D Mougin movement striking on a bell, 30cm h, late 19th c ++Requires some cosmetic restoration but complete and in basically good condition, the movement apparently running, sold without warranty
Lot 783
A WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK signed on the painted dial Chas Taylor Bristol, with Breguet hands in figured lotus case applied with carved rosettes and on lobed feet, the twin fusee movement with shouldered plates, regulation on the pendulum, and bell, 43cm h ++The dial partly repainted and scratched, the movement original, apparently complete and in running order, sold without warranty. The top and especially the back of the case bleached and with lifting and some repaired veneers, the wood denatured
Lot 72
19th Century French ormolu and Sevres style garniture de cheminee, the clock surmounted with an urn and with applied ribbon, cornucopia and stylised foliate decoration, circular ceramic dial with central decoration depicting a bird amongst foliage, the chapter ring with Roman numerals, the base standing on acanthus scroll supports, the brass movement with makers monogram M.R. and striking on a bell, 39cm high, the side pieces of urn shaped form and each having decoration depicting classical figures and standing on a square foot, 25.5cm high, each piece having a giltwood stand
Lot 75
19th Century French bronzed spelter and veined marble garniture de cheminee, the clock having figural decoration depicting a seated shepherdess, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, brass movement striking on a bell, 31cm high, the side pieces each formed as an urn and cover with goat`s head decoration and standing on triple hoof feet, 27cm high
Lot 275
A WILLIAM IV CHAMBERSTICK with bell shaped sconce, nozzle and extinguisher, the circular pan with ribbon-and-reed border, 14.5cm diam, fully marked on base, nozzle and extinguisher, by Waterhouse, Hodson & Co, Sheffield 1835, 9ozs 10dwts ++Complete and in fine condition, no damage or repairs
Lot 120
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, the eight day movement striking on a bell, the silvered, arched brass dial signed John Howlett, Bath, Roman numerals with Arabic numerals to the quarters, secondary seconds dial and calendar aperture, engraved with a ship to the arch, the glazed hood with swan neck pediment decorated with bosses and flanking a ball and spike finial, brass capped corinthian pillars to the sides, the case with line inlay, the shaped door flanked by reeded canted angles, box base, 229cm high overall. See illustration
Lot 122
A REGENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, BY WILLIAM VALE, LICHFIELD, the double fusee movement striking on a bell, the circular cream dial with Roman numerals and signed Wm Vale Lichfield, the domed case with pagoda cresting from a square plinth, centred by a gilt metal pineapple finial, the sides applied with a pair of ring handles with foliate back plates above arched fretted brass panels lined in red silk, the fascia inlaid with brass detail above a reeded frieze, on brass ball feet, 62cm high together with an associated wall bracket. See illustration
Lot 125
A 19TH CENTURY FRENCH ORMOLU-MOUNTED WHITE MARBLE FOUR GLASS MANTEL CLOCK, the floral painted white enamel dial signed H. Journet & Co/Bd des Italiens 24, Paris, pierced brass handles, twin barrel movement striking on a bell, mercury pendulum, the case with an urn surmount with floral finial, on toupie feet, 50cm high. See illustration
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