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Lot 128
MILITARY MEDALS, THE GREAT WAR, ROYAL NAVY, MEMORIAL PLAQUE, 1914-1918 (Sydney Herbert Matthews). A few light surface marks in places, very fine, toned. Engineer Sydney Herbert Mathews (note spelling) was born c.1875 in Birkenhead, the son of a Captain in the Merchant Navy. He was killed in action at the age of 40 whilst serving aboard the curiously named ‘H.M.S.S.V No.14’ (or Special Service Vessel) with the Royal Naval Reserve. His papers record his death as having taken place 30 June 1915, which appears to confirm beyond a reasonable doubt that he was killed in action aboard the converted passenger ship SS Merion, which later became the ‘dummy’ warship HMS Tiger. At the request of the First Lord of the Admiralty, Winston Churchill, and in response to the loss of HMS Audacious, this vessel was one of a number of large merchant ships which were given the appearance of British warships through a liberal and imaginative use of paint and woodwork. Complete with wood-burning dummy funnels, wooden 12-pounder guns and painted fake bow-waves, these ships were sent out to confuse the German High-Command as to the movements and whereabouts of British ships. Four ships were sent out to give a fake show of strength in the Dardanelles in February 1915, and it was here that the HMS Tiger’ was unfortunately spotted by the German U-Boat UB-8 which successfully hit HMS Tiger with a torpedo just forward of the starboard beam. It caused an explosion which instantly killed two engineers and two fireman – the former of which appears to have included the unfortunate Engineer Sydney Mathews. The ship was soon after abandoned, with 117 survivors being taken to Mudros, and as such this vessel and its 4 casualties were the only losses of the ‘Special Service Squadron’ in action against the enemy, and the losses were kept hidden from the public. Sold with copy service papers (very brief – stating ‘lost in service – Eastern Mediterranean’), copy casualty report, copy image of the ship before and after conversion, and article ‘ Plywood, Canvas and Paint’ concerning the Special Service Squadron.
Lot 1
Pair of Chinese Huanghuali and metal mounted folding hunting chairs with Ox bow back rails and woven seats, PROVENANCE: Bought by the vendor from the House of Huanghuali, Singapore.42" high 26.5" wide across arms 26" depth from back foot to front foot good condition generally, some wear and tear condusive with use
Lot 252
A Faberge enamelled egg pendant, the blue enamel egg with a pear shaped ruby and two brilliant cut diamonds set to inlaid gold bow, engraved 'Faberge 378/1000', suspended by yellow metal chain with lobster claw fastening, indistinctly stamped '750', presented within original Faberge box, with Faberge certificate of Authenticity, all within further Faberge box
Lot 252
A Faberge enamelled egg pendant, the blue enamel egg with a pear shaped ruby and two brilliant cut diamonds set to inlaid gold bow, engraved 'Faberge 378/1000', suspended by yellow metal chain with lobster claw fastening, indistinctly stamped '750', presented within original Faberge box, with Faberge certificate of Authenticity, all within further Faberge box
Lot 107
EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BOW FRONTED CHEST OF TWO SHORT AND THREE LONG GRADUATED AND COCK BEADED DRAWERS, now with turned knobs having mother of pearl escutcheons, standing on out swept bracket feet. Circa. 1840. 47" wide x 21.5" deep x 42" high (126cm x 55cm x 114cm) approx. CONDITION REPORT; Ink stains, marks, scratches and ware commensurate with age. Otherwise overall appearing in good condition subject to minor re-polishing. Detailed condition report on request.
Lot 146
EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY MIRROR DOOR BOW FRONTED THREE SECTION WARDROBE having arched broken pediment above centred bowed cupboard with two oval panelled blind doors over an open shelf with an arrangement of two short and three long drawers below, flanked by two oval bevelled glazed doors on a platform base. Circa 1910. 70" x 23" x 90" (196cm x 43cm x 236cm). CONDITION REPORT; Rather bleached and faded to one end. Section of side returned cornice is missing/detached. A little dry overall but basically sound with no obvious other serious damage.
Lot 147
EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY MIRROR BACKED DRESSING TABLE WITH OVAL BEVELLED PLATE, flanked by two small cupboards with lower drawers, the base with bow fronted centre drawer flanked by three graduated drawers to each pedestal. Standing on square tapering legs with brass casters. 56" wide x 27" deep x 65" high. Together with a matching single door pot cupboard. 16.5" wide x 15" deep x 30" high approx. (2) CONDITION REPORT; The dressing table is a little dry overall and faded to one end particularly. Some scratches and minor ware to upper surfaces otherwise no obvious serious damage. The pot cupboard has two splits to the upper surface and is also rather dry.
Lot 94
EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY SINGLE DOOR BOW FRONTED STANDING CORNER CHINA DISPLAY CABINET having two fitted shelves to the interior and standing on square, tapering splayed front legs. Circa. 1900-1910. 22.5" x 15" x 59" (58cm x 39cm x 150cm) CONDITION REPORT; Basically sound, some minor scuffs and bumps commensurate with age.
Lot 94
EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY SINGLE DOOR BOW FRONTED STANDING CORNER CHINA DISPLAY CABINET having two fitted shelves to the interior and standing on square, tapering splayed front legs. Circa. 1900-1910. 22.5" x 15" x 59" (58cm x 39cm x 150cm) CONDITION REPORT; Basically sound, some minor scuffs and bumps commensurate with age.
Lot 107
EARLY 19TH CENTURY MAHOGANY BOW FRONTED CHEST OF TWO SHORT AND THREE LONG GRADUATED AND COCK BEADED DRAWERS, now with turned knobs having mother of pearl escutcheons, standing on out swept bracket feet. Circa. 1840. 47" wide x 21.5" deep x 42" high (126cm x 55cm x 114cm) approx. CONDITION REPORT; Ink stains, marks, scratches and ware commensurate with age. Otherwise overall appearing in good condition subject to minor re-polishing. Detailed condition report on request.
Lot 146
EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY MIRROR DOOR BOW FRONTED THREE SECTION WARDROBE having arched broken pediment above centred bowed cupboard with two oval panelled blind doors over an open shelf with an arrangement of two short and three long drawers below, flanked by two oval bevelled glazed doors on a platform base. Circa 1910. 70" x 23" x 90" (196cm x 43cm x 236cm). CONDITION REPORT; Rather bleached and faded to one end. Section of side returned cornice is missing/detached. A little dry overall but basically sound with no obvious other serious damage.
Lot 147
EDWARDIAN INLAID MAHOGANY MIRROR BACKED DRESSING TABLE WITH OVAL BEVELLED PLATE, flanked by two small cupboards with lower drawers, the base with bow fronted centre drawer flanked by three graduated drawers to each pedestal. Standing on square tapering legs with brass casters. 56" wide x 27" deep x 65" high. Together with a matching single door pot cupboard. 16.5" wide x 15" deep x 30" high approx. (2) CONDITION REPORT; The dressing table is a little dry overall and faded to one end particularly. Some scratches and minor ware to upper surfaces otherwise no obvious serious damage. The pot cupboard has two splits to the upper surface and is also rather dry.
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