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* Scramble Bell. WWII Air Ministry bronze station bell, with large crown motif and dated 1936 with later clapper, 33cm highQty: (1)NOTESBy repute, the bell was formerly used at RAF Dishforth when the camp opened in 1936 and then transferred to RAF Topcliffe in 1940 where it remained until 1988. Sometime after the war, the bell was moved to the station's church in a Nissen hut, where it was used to call the congregation to service. The Nissen hut was demolished in 1988 and the bell was sold. Both camps were part of the then 4 Group, RAF Bomber Command. RAF Topcliffe was home to No 77 and 102 Squadron and, both flying Armstrong Whitworth Whitley heavy bombers.
* Scramble Bell. WWII Aerodrome Station Bell dated 1940, nickel-plated with small Air Ministry crown motif dated 1940, stamped ATW with a broad military arrow on crown and retaining two iron hooks used to suspend the bell and traces of red paint with lead clapper, a good original example of a Battle of Britain period bell, 29cm high x 27.5cm diameterQty: (1)NOTESReputedly from an Essex village having hung in a building that started off life as an RAF officer's mess hall which became a village hall and its ancestry only came to light during the building's conversion to a residential dwelling. At some time in its life, this bell was painted red, some vestiges of paint remain in the sharp corners around the top loops of the bell.
* Scramble Bell. WWII Aerodrome Station Bell dated 1943, the bell made from spark-proof beryllium copper with small Air Ministry stamp dated 1943, additionally stamped 'G&J' (Gillet and Jefferson), with military arrow, lacking clapper, 28cm high, a rare pieceQty: (1)NOTESThe spark-proof material was used in the armouring areas and petrol stores. Gillet and Jefferson are a company of bell makers which are still operating today.
* Air Raid Precaution. WWII ARP handbell by Fiddian, engraved A.R.P. and "Fiddian", light wood handle and brass top nut, 26.5cm high, together with a WWII armband worn by a Fire Guard, yellow lettering on blue cloth, 20cm long plus a black metal box inscribed in white lettering A.R.P., P.12. SEC F.78', 20cm high x 30cm wide x 19cm deepQty: (3)NOTESA quote from the 'Air Raid Precaution Handbook No.8, The Duties of Air Raid Wardens': "The cancellation of the local gas warning will be by handbells, rung through the streets of the [warden's] sector. Handbells may also be used to repeat the Raiders Passed signal but only if gas is not about. Handbells will in fact be an "All Clear" signal, which is different from the Raiders Passed signal, since the latter will be sounded on receipt of the message from the national centre, whether or not there is gas in the locality." Samuel Fiddian sold his business to James Barwell in 1840, who then continued to use the name on brass items such as this bell.
World War II; Faroe Islands. Pair of photograph albums compiled by Gordon Bell Kirkland, Lovat Scouts, 1940-1, approximately 345 gelatin silver print photographs mounted rectos and versos to 46 (24 + 22) black card leaves, nearly all personal 'snapshots' with approx. dimensions 8.5 x 6 cm or inverse and with deckle edges, manuscript captions in white china ink throughout, similar titles to front pastedowns (volume 1: '2760749 Sig. Kirkland G. B., H.Q. Squadron, Lovat Scouts, The Faroe Islands, November 1940 to June 1941'), each volume string-bound through 3 metal grommets in contemporary leather-effect padded cloth albums, volume 1 string frayed (remaining integral through one grommet only), oblong 4to (19.5 x 26.5 cm)Qty: (2)NOTESThe Lovat Scouts, a Highland unit, were responsible for the British occupation of the Faroe Islands during the Second World War. The compiler Gordon Bell Kirkland was promoted from cadet to second lieutenant on 6 October 1943 (London Gazette, Supplement, 5 November 1943, p. 4856); the photographs include local inhabitants and views, the downing of a Heinkel and the taking of German prisoners, and the sinking of HMT Lincoln City.
* WWI - Battle of the Somme. Autograph Letter Signed, 'John', Hut A5, Duke's Hill Con[valescent] Camp, Woldingham, Surrey, 27 August 1917, to his brother Alex, in pencil, a vivid and harrowing account of his experiences at the Front with the Durham Light Infantry, the letter begins with a description of his current health and problems with his head due to discharge caused by a small piece of decayed bone and hoping not to have an operation and a plate, before continuing that he will explain as best he can about his experiences, 'but it seems rather a difficult job and what was to me the worst kind of experience may be insignificant to others', going back to last October when he was transferred into the DLI from the Yorks and their travel from Etaples to Enoncourt, before soon recounting various deaths and the destruction in the landscape, 'On Nov 1st we left camp for the trenches 2 companies going into the 1st line and ours into close support living like rabbits under cover all day and trudging through mud knee deep at night taking up rations and ammunition to those in the front line and more than once I have almost prayed to be killed to get out of it all. Then came the preparations for the great 5th of Nov attack on the night of the 4th we had to start off to relieve those in the front line and be ready for going over the top at 8.10 a.m. we were timed to reach the front trenches about 5.30 a.m. and be all prepared for the attack as soon as the barrage started, but the conditions were so bad that we were in the sunken valley at daylight & Fritz could see us going into the trenches and I was in my baptismal fire more than a few were knocked out before we got into cover and it of course made Fritz prepared for us. Under the conditions it was a great mistake to try to advance but it was time and over we had to go many men were stuck in the mud and could not move then one of the best pals I had all the time in the army was killed and I had to walk over his body, from then I must have lost all fear and almost went mad I think we were at close quarters for a time. (By the way Butte de Warlemort was our objective) and we were so thinned down that we could not hold the position the 8th on our right withdrew, the 9th lost the imprisoners and we were in No Man's Land untill dark it was raining and we dare not move either way, all the officers were lost but one and we tried to get the rest of the men together and go out to dig an advance trench to try and hold out untill morning and reinforcements came. We were carrying 250 rounds ammtn 2 hand grenades 4 sandbags & a shovel down the back of our equipment so you may guess that it was no easy task. After getting about 2 ft down we came into water and had to retire to our starting point as best we could, twice I saw the man next to me killed and our last officer was wounded and then we had to stick out untill night and relief was due. By the time I was just about half dead not had a bite from the night of the 4th and now was the evening of the 6th the only water was the rain we could catch I was one to go out and meet the 5th Yorks & 4th N[orthumberland F[usiliers] to guide them in and relieve us. The meant about 2 miles of trenches with mud up to the thighs in places and dead and wounded lying all over I had got to the stage where nothing was a surprise and quite indifferent to any kind of danger except machine guns & how these always seemed to be my only dread. After going down the trench about half of a mile I was stuck in the mud for a time and lost my rifle in trying to force myself out, it was sunk into the mud when I got loose a 2nd time I went over the time and thought I may as well be shot as drowned in mud. While stuck fast I think I had my narrowest shave of all a shell dropped less than 2 ft away from me I closed my eyes and never expected seeing anything more but it did not go off as the ground was too soft for the concussion to be effective. Fortunately I managed to get to my destination and while waiting for them (the reliefs) coming to Hdqtrs the Fritz's started another bombardment and killed about 40 of the NFs before they got into the line. After getting the new Brigade posted we were allowed to return to camp independently as we are all in a terrible state and had about 10 Kilo's to go famished & covered from head to foot in mud and not a dry rag on. I landed into camp about 2 o'clock the next morning and was one of the first in we had hot soup and tea waiting for us. We had bell tents to sleep in but no boards at the bottom and sunk about 6 ins in mud but I think I slept as well that day as ever I did in my life... ', continuing in similar vein describing further horrors of the Front and saying, 'It is undoubtedly not all beer and skittles out there though a good deal of sport can be got out of it after we get away from the line. Wherever we got to for a rest the first job was to find a field and fix up goal posts and have matches between platoons and Coys & Batts but don't think we had nothing else to do... ', the letter coming to a close when he was hit by a sniper resulting in his return to England and the convalescent camp where he is now, 19 pages on 10 leaves, a few spots and marks, 8voQty: (1)NOTESAn unusually open, uncensored and harrowing account of life at the Front during the First World War. The Battle of the Somme took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916. More than three million men fought in the battle and one million were wounded or killed, making it one of the deadliest battles in human history. Provenance: Collection of Jack Webb (1923-2019), London. A typed transcription of the letter and a stapled photocopy is included with the lot.
Bussey (George Moir). History of Napoleon, 2 volumes, 1st edition, London: Joseph Thomas, 1840, illustrations, occasional light spotting, bookplates of John Wynford, Baron St. Davids (1860-1938, Liberal politician), later black half morocco by Zaehnsdorf, spines lettered in gilt with Napoleonic emblems in gilt to compartments, a little rubbed with small splits and chip at spine ends, light edge wear, 8vo, with 3 others leatherbound: Arthur Levy's The Private Life of Napoleon, 2 volumes, 1894 (bound by Riviere & Son), Memoirs of Baron Lejeune, Aide-de-camp to Marshals Berthier, Davout and Oudinot, translated and edited from the original French by Mrs Arthur Bell, 2 volumes, 1897 (bound by Morrell), and August Fournier's Napoleon I. A Biography, translated by Annie Elizabeth Adams, 2nd edition reissue, 1914Qty: (8)
Farndale (Martin). History of the Royal Regiment of Artillery, 6 volumes, 1st editions, London: Brassey's, 1986-2000, numerous monochrome maps & illustrations, all original cloth in dust jackets, spines lightly rubbed to head & foot, 8vo, plus a duplicate copy of The Far East Theatre 1941-46, revised edition, 2002, together with; Callwell (Charles & John Headlam), The History of The Royal Artillery, from the Indian Mutiny to the Great War, 3 volumes plus volume 3 maps, 1st editions, Woolwich: The Royal Artillery Institution, circa 1937-40, monochrome illustrations, 23 folding maps, period inscription to volume 1 front endpaper, some minor toning, publishers uniform original blue cloth, boards & spines lightly rubbed, 8vo, and The Royal Artillery Benevolent Fund, The Royal Artillery Commemoration Book 1939-1945, 1st edition, London: G. Bell and Sons Ltd, 1950, numerous monochrome illustrations, minor toning to the text block, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly marked & rubbed with minor tears to head & foot, large 8voQty: (12)
* Bell Top Shako. Trooper's Pattern 1822 Bell Top Shako of the Yorkshire Hussars, leather and black cloth construction, with silvered copper rosette badge and horsehair plume leading to a circular cockade, leather peak and blacked metal chin scales, cord bound, the lining with makers label for Warner, Gale & Caterer Hatters, LondonQty: (1)
Bell (Nicolas) & David Skinner, editors. Music for King Henry: BL Royal MS II E XI, 2 vol. comprising facsimile and commentary, facsimile one of 500 copies, colour illustrations, original cloth-backed boards, facsimile with upper cover with Tudor roses in red, blue & gold, slip-cases, Folio Society, 2009 § Stevens (John) The Later Cambridge Songs: An English Song Collection of the Twelfth Century, Oxford, 2005 § Dobson (E.J.) & F.Ll.Harrison. Medieval English Songs, 1979, illustrations, the last two original boards with dust-jackets; and 5 others on music and dance, v.s. (9)
An unusual Chinese cloisonne bell-shaped cup, 16th century, Ming Dynasty, of flared form, decorated with cranes in flight amidst clouds above waves, 11.4cm high明16世纪 掐丝珐琅仙鹤图铃铛杯Condition Report: Slighted dented to the rim and base, the enamel below the rim restored Condition Report Disclaimer
A 19th century black slate and green variegated marble cased mantel clock with 4" white enamelled Roman dial with visible balance wheel, the movement marked Vincente & Cie and striking on a bell (with key), and a smaller black slate cased mantel clock with white enamelled 3 1/2" Roman dial with indistinct maker/retailer's name, the movement marked Japy Freres and striking on a bell Location: LWB
LATE REGENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, NICHOLSON AND SON, BERWICK EARLY 19TH CENTURY the circular cream enamel dial with Roman numerals and twin winding holes, signed ‘Nicholson and Son/ Berwick’, in a chamfer-top case surmounted by a pinecone finial and outlined with bead moulding, raised on brass ball feet, the eight-day movement striking a bell(32.5cm wide, 57cm high, 15cm deep)Provenance: Collection of Dr. John A. Packer, Edinburgh
LOUIS XIV STYLE GILT BRONZE MANTLE CLOCK, BY SUSSE FRERES, PARIS 19TH CENTURY the circular signed white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters and twin winding holes, in an architectural case with lion mask loop handles, acanthus, laurel trails and an urn finial, raised on paw feet on a shaped platform base; the eight day movement striking a bell and stamped 1482(55cm high, 35cm wide, 20cm deep)
FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE AND MARBLE MANTLE CLOCK GARNITURE, AFTER CLODION 19TH CENTURY the white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters and twin winding holes, in a waisted white marble case surmounted by a pair of putti emblematic of Autumn, the eight-day movement striking a bell and stamped 146/416; together with a pair of four light figural candelabra each with a putto holding a cornucopia issuing floral candle arms, on matching bases(Clock 59cm wide, 34cm high; candelbra 59cm high)
Y LOUIS XV TORTOISESHELL AND BOULLE MARQUETRY BRACKET CLOCK, BALTAZAR, PARIS 18TH CENTURY the waisted rococo case set with individual blue and white Roman numeral chapters and black and white seconds chapters, signed J*C H TOME BALTAZAR/ A PARIS, the case with gilt bronze dragons and surmounted by the figure of Minerva, the backplate engraved J C me v Baltazar A Paris, the eight-day twin barrel movement chiming on a bell(97cm high, 48cm wide, 26cm deep)Footnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
LARGE FRENCH GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE MANTEL CLOCK 19TH CENTURY the circular white enamel dial with Roman and Arabic chapters and twin winding holes, in a cylinder case surmounted by an urn with pinecone finial, flanked by seated putti holding flower garlands, on a shaped rectangular base with a shell motif and raised on scroll feet, the eight-day movement striking a bell(56cm wide, 67cm high)
FRENCH MARBLE AND GILT BRONZE THREE PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE LATE 19TH CENTURY the cream enamel dial with Arabic chapter and two winding holes, in a cylinder case set between tapered columns surmounted by urn finials and hung with flower garlands, the eight-day movement striking a bell; the matching candelabra with twin scrolling candle arms and central flaming urn, on square stepped bases with bun feet(clock 27.5cm wide, 51cm high, 11cm deep)
FRENCH GILT BRONZE AND BLUE TURQUIN MARBLE CLOCK GARNITURE 19TH CENTURY the white enamel dial painted with Arabic numerals and swags, signed 'Denière/ Fd de Bronzes/ A Paris', in an arched marble case on a stepped base of breakfront outline, with gilt bronze cornucopia mounts and surmounted by a ribbon-tied quiver, arrow and floral wreath, the eight-day movement signed J DENIERE A PARIS 2766 and striking a bell; the matching candelabra with a central stiff and two scrolling candle arms on circular bases(clock 30cm wide, 33cm high, 12.5cm deep)
FRENCH MARBLE, GILT AND PATINATED BRONZE THREE PIECE CLOCK GARNITURE 19TH CENTURY the white enamel dial with blue Roman and Arabic numeral chapters and two winding holes, in a breakfront white marble case surmounted with a pair of putti and a central flame finial, the eight-day movement striking a bell; the associated figural candelabra each with a putto standing on a column with a standard issuing three candle arms(clock 43cm wide, 37cm high, 13cm deep)
PINE NARROW LONGCASED LANTERN CLOCK, JOHN STARTBRIDGE, LYMINGTON 19TH CENTURY the moulded hood above an arched brass 5 inch dial, with Roman numerals and a single hand, signed JOHN STARTBRIDGE LYMINGTON, the trunk with moulded door, raised on a plinth, striking on a bell(25cm wide,185cm high, 19cm deep)
A vintage stainless steel Seiko Bell Matic wristwatch, 4006-6040, the signed blue dial having outer rotating alarm time set wheel, hour markers and hands inset with lume, centyer sweeping seconds and day/date aperture at 3 o'clock, 38mm case with quick set date and alarm set pusher at 2 o'clock, signed and referenced screw back, powered by a 17 jewel cal.4006A automatic movement. Condition: currently running but will not be sold with any guarantees to work, date pusher a little sticky but functional, crown functional, alarm set wheel functional, cannnot get the alarm to work however, glass and case has scratches throughout, strap very worn, requires replacement.
A large 19th century parian ware figure depicting a wood nymph with deer on naturalistically formed base designed by Charles Bell Birch circa 1866, on wooden base, height 52cm. Condition - two small chips to base, large deer's back right leg with hairline, hairline to small deer's left ear, firing cracks where large deer's left legs meet base, large chip to wooden base, general wear.
Early 18th century Thomas Deykin Worcester 30 hr brass clock movement. The clock having a 10" brass face with silvered Roman dial and brass floral spandrels, the face numbered 200. The movement strikes to a bell, having a rod pendulum and lead weight, no case. Note: the movement has been subject to restoration, with new screws evident.
SCOTTISH GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND LINE INLAID LONGCASE CLOCK, BY JOHN ROBERTSON, EDINBURGH EARLY the hood with a swan pediment centred by a brass eagle, with an arched engraved silvered 12 inch dial, with seconds subsidiary dial and date aperture, signed John Robertson Potterrow Port Edinburgh, flanked by fluted columns, above the trunk with arched fielded panel door, flanked by quarter fluted columns, raised on plinth base and bracket feet, with an eight day movement, striking on a bell(50cm wide 227cm high 27cm deep)
SET OF SIX CHARLES II WALNUT HALL CHAIRS LATE 17TH CENTURY with arched moulded toprails carved with foliage and bell flowers above pierced backs carved with stiff leaves, scrolls and acanthus, over stuffover seats raised on shaped legs joined by wavy stretchers, the front stretchers centred by scrolls and acanthus(50cm wide, 121cm high, 39cm deep)Provenance: Property of Archibald Stirling of Keir
REGENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, GOODMAN, KENTISH TOWN EARLY 19TH CENTURY the cream enamel dial with Roman numerals and two winding holes, signed 'Goodman/ KENTISH TOWN', in a lancet case with line moulding and brass handles, raised on brass ball feet; the eight-day movement striking a bell with pull repeat, with an engraved and signed backplate(29cm wide, 45cm high, 19cm deep)
Fire Brigade L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (Fireman Clive T. Bell); National Fire Brigades Union Long Service Medal (4), silver, the reverse engraved ‘F. Charles‘, edge numbered ‘1004’, with top ‘Twenty Years’ brooch bar; another, silver, edge numbered ‘1232’, with top ‘Twenty Years’ brooch bar; another, bronze, the reverse engraved ‘Capt. T. Hollands. Rainham F.B., Kent. July 31. 1912’, edge numbered ‘4486’, with top ‘Ten Years’ brooch bar; another, bronze, edge numbered ‘6103’, with top ‘Ten Years’ brooch bar, the last three in cases of issue with named award slips; Ulverston Urban District Council Fire Brigade Medal, silver, the obverse engraved ‘Presented to Fireman M. Higgin’, the reverse engraved ‘For 10 Years’ Service with the Ulverston Fire Brigade.’, with top silver riband buckle, generally good very fine --- Harry Stiff, of the Old Clare Fire Brigade, was awarded his 20 Year Long Service Medal (No. 1232) on 26 November 1914. T. Hollands, of the Rainham Fire Brigade, was awarded his 10 Year Long Service Medal (No. 4486) on 20 June 1912. Harry Hunt, of the Dartford Fire Brigade, was awarded his 10 Year Long Service Medal (No. 6103) in June 1919.
Six: Sergeant William Bell, Royal Artillery, one of the few men of 10th Mountain Battery who evaded capture at Nicholson’s Nek and got back into Ladysmith on 30 October 1899 Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (33729 Driv: W. Bell. 2/1. So: Ir: Div: R.A.; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (33729 Sgt. W. Bell, 10th M.B., R.G.A.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (33729 Serjt. W. Bell, R.G.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (33729 Sjt. W. Bell. R.H.A.) official correction to unit; Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 3rd issue (Sjt. W. Bell. R.A.); Khedive’s Star 1884-6, unnamed, mounted court-style, the Egypt pair with contact pitting, therefore good fine, otherwise very fine and better (6) £400-£500 --- M.S.M. Army Order 237 of 1936. William Bell was born at Brighton, Sussex, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Southampton on 17 July 1882, aged 19 years 5 months. He served in Egypt with 2/1st South Irish Division from 2 December 1885 to 11 November 1887, including operations on the Upper Nile in 1885-86 (Medal). Following nearly six years service at Home, he went to South Africa in June 1893 and served there until April 1903. At Ladysmith, on 30 October 1899, afterwards known as ‘Mournful Monday’, he was one of the few men of the 140-strong 10th Mountain Battery who evaded capture at Nicholson’s Nek, when the battery was lost through the stampeding of the mules, and got back into Ladysmith. Close to 1,000 British soldiers, mainly from the Gloucestershire Regiment and the Royal Irish Fusiliers, were taken into captivity after the battle in what was the biggest surrender of British troops since the Napoleonic wars. Sergeant Bell was discharged, time expired, on 16 July 1903. He re-enlisted at Southampton on 2 September 1914 and served in the U.K. throughout the Great War, being invalided out on account of his age on 10 July 1918. Sold with copied research including discharge papers and medal roll extracts.
A pair of silver goblets commemorating the Octocentenary of Newcastle-Under-Lyme by Terry & Co, Birmingham 1972, of each designed as a bell-shaped bowl with gilt interior and upon knopped stem and spreading circular foot, engraved crest of Newcastle-Under-Lyme, each 13.3cm high, gross weight 9.15ozt, in a fitted red leather case
A majolica cheese bell and stand, 19th century, the brown mottled bell with a continuous relief moulded frieze of acanthus leaves in gadrooned and ribboned arches, below floral sprigs and a handle modelled as branch, the stand with gadrooned rim and indistinctly painted '30' to base, 24cm high, with a Beswick cow, 'Ch. Of Champions', 10.5cm high, and a Beswick hound, 'Ch. Wendover Billy', 13.5cm high (3)
A Dutch tin-glazed earthenware and pewter mounted tankard, 18th century, the bell-shaped/baluster body externally decorated in blue and white with a landscape depicting a church, pewter mounts likely to be a later addition, 15cm high (at fault)Condition:Glaze to the handle is almost gone, the shell thumbpiece is probably repaired or a replacement as appears to be quite crude. hairline cracks to the top and bottom of the handle, some pitting to the glaze giving an orange peel effect in places. Scratching and wear throughout.
A gilt metal floor standing reading lamp, 20th century, the circular weighted plinth base extending to an adjustable reeded column, 135cm, along with a similar table lamp complete with opalescent bell shaped shade, 63cm high (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A pair of velvet clad wrought iron standard lamps, early 20th century, the simulated candle stems extending to floral velvet covered columns upon three scrolling iron work supports, 160cm high, along with a pair of associated Japanese influence bell shapes (at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
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