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Lot 227

Dulac (Edmund) Original design for the King George VI stamp, pencil and watercolour, hexagonal 80 x 80 mm (3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in), hinged onto support, inscription with attribution verso, unframed, circa 1936; together with a group of 4 others by Dulac , including an original banknote design c.1945, Dulac's Ex Libris book plate with centaur running and shooting a bow, c.1936, the linocut 'Peony' from c. 1940, and six unused stamps for the Red Cross Fund, 1915, various sizes, framed and unframed, early to mid-20th century (5)

Lot 344

A 19th Century mahogany bow-fronted standing corner cupboard. 62" high.

Lot 213

A collection of silver tea and coffee spoons with a silver sugar bow. 6ozs.

Lot 127

Morecambe and Wise: twenty-three related theatre programmes, 1936-2003 - includes, Nig Nog Revue, Alhambra Theatre Bradford, 1936, crediting Ernest Wiseman cast as Clown; The Palladium, July 31, 1939, featuring Jack Hyltons Band Waggon, starring Ernie Wise (uncredited), Arthur Askey & Tommy Trinder; Lord John Sangers New Production, Circus and Variety, 1947, featuring Ernie Wise (credited as Ernie Ross, and Eric Morecambe, with pencil annotations and corrections in places by Ernie Wise, including That was the one I was in; Puss in Boots, The Coventry Theatre Pantomime Season, 1957/58 (x2); Lets Have Fun!, Central Pier Blackpool Orchid Room, c.1957; Showtime, 1963 Season; 20th Annual Convention, Melbourne, Tivoli Theatre, Oct. 27-31, 1958, starring Morecambe and Wise in Rocking the Town; The Lord Mayors Tivoli Command Performance, Melbourne, 1958; Opening of the Princess Theatre, Torquay and Gala Performance, June, 1961; The Sleeping Beauty, Grand Theatre Leeds, Pantomime Season, 1961-62 (x2); The Sleeping Beauty, Hippodrome Bristol, 1963/64; 'The Sleeping Beauty, Palace Theatre, Manchester, 1964; The Morecambe & Wise Show, The New ABC, Church Street, Blackpool, 1965 Summer Season; The Intelligence Men, Original programme for the films World Premiere held at The Odeon Theatre, Manchester, March 25, 1965 (x2); The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Savoy Theatre, 1987, starring Ernie Wise (x2); Tribute to Ernie Wise, Comic Heritage Annual Awards, Hilton Hotel, London, 1999; and The Play What I Wrote, The Lyceum Theatre, 2003, with an invitation to the opening night performance loosely inserted. (23)Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) and Ernest Wiseman (1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in Jack Hylton's touring revue, 'Youth Takes A Bow' at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 131

Ernie Wise of Morecambe and Wise a group of three related Original Signed cartoon artworks, comprises: two artworks by Max, pencil on BEA (British European Airlines) paper with the airlines logo printed in red, the first titled Reckons its more of A Comedy Show than an Airline!, the second titled, I Couldnt See The Join!, each Signed by the artist lower left, 21 x 20cm; with a third cartoon artwork by Parky (John Parkinson, British), Signed by the artist, with D.G. Craster, Walton-on Thames, Surrey, handwritten in ink on reverse, 23 x 20cm. (3) Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) and Ernest Wiseman (1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in Jack Hylton's touring revue, 'Youth Takes A Bow' at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 124

§ Morecambe and Wise: Emmwood (John Musgrave-Wood, British, 1915-1999). Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, 1978 Original pen and ink caricature of the British comedy duo, Signed and dated by the artist lower left, the image 27 x 38.5cm, 36 x 46cm overall, framed and glazed.John Musgrave-Wood 'Emmwood', was an illustrator for The Tatler's theatre reviews, Punch, and later for the Daily Mail.Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) and Ernest Wiseman (1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in Jack Hylton's touring revue, 'Youth Takes A Bow' at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984. Condition Report: the caricature in good condition under glaze, some chips and scuffs to the black wood frame,

Lot 123

Ernie Wise of Morecambe and Wise a quantity of personal ephemera, comprises; thirteen-pages of notes and lists relating to the Morecambe and Wise television shows, written in black and blue ink by both Eric and Ernie on single sheets of lined paper, includes, introductions and closing speeches for the shows, a one-page lists of artists with additional comments such as, Musical Kitchen Big Spender, Cliff Richards Ship, Vanessa Redgrave Spanish and Josephine, Eric Porter If They Could See Me Now, Glenda Jackson Victoria & Albert, Penelope Keith Cyrano, Elton John Piano, Andre Previn Perfect Combination and others, a one-page list of twenty-seven names and addresses which reads like a Whos Who of 1970s Light Entertainment Television, includes Michael Aspel, Eamon Andrews, Roy Castle, Barry Cryer, Bruce Forsyth, David Frost, Michael Parkinson, Mike Yarwood, Angela Rippon and others; and a four-page tribute to Irish presenter, Eamon Andrews, handwritten in blue ink on Hotel Plaza Athenee, New York, headed paper; five related Original souvenir programmes including, a pair of ABC Theatre programmes for The Morecambe and Wise Shows held in Blackpool and Great Yarmouth, Gaumont Theatre Southampton, Presenting Variety, November 14, 1955, The Morecambe and Wise Show, The Gold Rose of Montreux, 1970, and A Royal Charity Performance, Eric Morecambe & Ernie Wise And Their Friends, Theatre Royal, Windsor, July 3, 1977; Ernie Wises copy of a contract for a three feature film deal, drawn up between The Rank Organisation Film Productions and Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, both represented by Bernard Delfont Agency, dated August 17, 1964, with a Legends Management compliment slip attached, eleven-pages, Signed by Eric Morecambe on page six, and Ernie Wise on page 7, and further initialled several times by the comedy duo on two pages of the Condition of Engagement. Eric and Ernie starred in three feature films distributed by The Rank Organisation during the 1960s, The Intelligence Men (1965) That Riviera Touch (1966) and The Magnificent Two (1967); two birthday cards from Eric Morecambe to Ernie Wise, one printed inside Its you and me against the world, and written beneath in Erics hand EDDIE BRABEN AND THE PRESS! HAPPY BIRTHDAY both cards Signed by Eric x and his wife Joan; two-page typescript TV Scout Sketch by Dick Kleiner, titled Ernie Wise Its a Wise Comedian who Knows, for release week of Oct. 6, 1980, first of five sketches from United Feature Syndicate; two Typescript letters Signed, sent to Doreen Wise, the first - from The Rt. Hon. Lord Tebbit, dated March 12, 1999, Lord Tebbit wrote to Doreen Wise (nine days before Ernie died) to say he was glad to hear that she and Ernie were back home in England following a deterioration in Ernie Wises health; the second a letter of condolence sent by The Daily Mail journalist, Linda Lee Potter, dated March 25, 1999, following the sad news of Ernie Wise's recent death;30+ black and white photographs, many depicted the young Eric and Ernie rehearsing and performing their early shows, with others taken at publicity events, various sizes, the largest 10 x 8 inches; with publicity ephemera including 1980s American press notices. (qty) Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) and Ernest Wiseman (1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in Jack Hylton's touring revue, 'Youth Takes A Bow' at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 125

§ Ernie Wise of Morecambe and Wise: Two Original related caricature artworks comprises: Joe Cummings, (British). pen and ink on paper, with artist's Autograph Letter Signed, c. 1980s,depicted Ernie Wise, Singin in the Rain under an umbrella, Signed by the artist lower right, captioned in pencil on lower margin, framed with an accompanying Autograph Letter Signed by the artist to Ernie Wise . . . Good Luck in Australia, or if you have just come back, Welcome Home', 49 x 70cm overall, framed and glazed; John Jensen (British, 1930-2018). The Mystery of Edwin Drood, c. 1987, pen and ink caricature on paper, depicted Ernie Wise centre stage, with Lulu and other cast members of the London theatre production, captioned beneath, with a label inscribed to Ernie Wise on the reverse, Dear Ernie, Thank You love Bruce, Michael, Harvey, Sue. John Jensen was a contributor to Punch from 1974, and later theatre caricaturist for Tatler in the 1970s, He also produced cartoons for the Spectator and Tribune, 40 x 30cm overall, framed and glazed. (2) Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. Ernie Wise was best known as one half of the comedy double act, Morecambe and Wise. Eric Morecambe(John Eric Bartholomew 1926-1984) andErnie Wise(Ernest Wiseman, 1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Eric and Ernies friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in the touring Jack Hyltons revue Youth Takes A Bow at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 130

Ernie Wise of Morecambe and Wise Graham Swan (British) Original oil painting on canvas, Signed by the artist lower left, mounted, and framed, 54 x 64cm. overall. Graham Swan trained as a Graphic Artist and designer in Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh. Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) and Ernest Wiseman (1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in Jack Hylton's touring revue, 'Youth Takes A Bow' at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 129

Ernie Wise of Morecambe and Wise a personal collection of ten photographs, includes, a black and white photograph depicting Eric and Ernie performing in white ties, top hats and tails, Signed in pencil on lower right margin by photographer, Arnold Newman, the image 15 x 11 inches within mount, 20 x 16 ½ inches overall, framed and glazed; three black and white photographs depicted Ernie Wise and his new bride, Doreen Blythe, on their wedding day in January, 1953, two images depicted the happy bride and groom with Eric and Joan Morecambe, each glazed, 14 ½ x 11 ½ inches; Autographed colour portrait of Ernie Wise, inscribed To Mum Love You Ernie; together with five others, various sizes, the largest 13 ¼ x 10 inches. (10) Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) and Ernest Wiseman (1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in Jack Hylton's touring revue, 'Youth Takes A Bow' at the Nottingham Empire Theatre, their professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 128

Ernie Wise of Morecambe and Wise: nine related photographs - includes, Jack Hylton and His Band, multi-signed black and white photograph with printed title, Nottingham Exposition, Jack Hylton and His Band, May 10-20, 1939, inscribed by Jack Hylton, To Ernest, with the best wishes Jack Hylton, 1939, further signed by nineteen members of Hylton's touring group, depicted 13-year-old Ernie Wise centre making his professional debut whilst performing in Hyltons stage production of the popular BBC radio programme, Band Waggon. It was Jack Hylton who changed Ernest Wisemans stage name to Wise, 17 ½ x 14 inches overall, framed and glazed; together with six other photographs, various sizes, the largest being an oval colour photograph of Ernie Wises wife, Doreen Wise, as a child, 23 ¼ inches x 19 inches. (9)Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. Ernie Wise was best known as one half of the comedy double act, Morecambe and Wise. Eric Morecambe(John Eric Bartholomew, 1926-1984) andErnie Wise(Ernest Wiseman, 1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Eric and Ernies friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in the touring Jack Hyltons revue Youth Takes A Bow at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 247

Star Wars, Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi figures x 25. includes Ewok Lumat with bow (last 17) Ugnaught, Chewbacca, Obi Wan Kenobi, Endor Leia, Ewoks, R2D2, Darth Vader, Yoda, Power Droid, All loose, some with original weapons / accessories. Condition Report: parts may be missing

Lot 122

Morecambe and Wise: Original Mac cartoon with Autograph Letter Signed, 1999 - Mac (Stanley McMurty, British, b. 1936). Welcome Sunshine, Original pen, ink and watercolour cartoon, as published in The Daily Mail, depicted Ernie Wise in heaven being greeted by his comic partner of forty years, Eric Morecambe, 57.5 x 41.5cm; with an Autograph letter Signed by the artist (on the reverse of the frame) fifteen lines, handwritten on The Daily Mail headed notepaper, Kensington, London, dated 31 March, 99, the letter and this original artwork were sent as a gift by Mac to Ernie Wises widow ten days after her husbands death. . . I have been inundated with letters asking for prints of the cartoon some of them extremely emotional as though it was a personal loss. We have all lost a great talent. Please accept my sincere condolences at this sad time and I do hope you wont find me presumptuous in sending you this original artwork. Yours Mac. (2) Mac, is a British editorial cartoonist best known for his work for the British Daily Mail newspaper. Provenance: Doreen Wise (1930-2018). Doreen Wise née Blythe, was a dancer who first met Ernie Wise in 1947. The couple were married from January 1953 until Ernies death in 1999. John Eric Bartholomew (1926-1984) and Ernest Wiseman (1925-1999) performed in variety, radio, film and most successfully in television. Their friendship began in 1940 when they were each booked separately to appear in Jack Hylton's touring revue, 'Youth Takes A Bow' at the Nottingham Empire Theatre. Eric and Ernie's professional partnership lasted from 1941 until Eric Morecambes death in 1984.

Lot 345

J. COOPER & SONS OF LONDON: A BROWN TROUTin a naturalistic setting, in a bow fronted case, with gilt inscription 'Ballot Ardmeallie May 9th 1919, weight 2lbs 5oz, lth 17th 10", with a "J. Cooper & Sons" label to the inside case back, 26cm x 57cm

Lot 345a

J. COOPER & SONS OF LONDON: A TAXIDERMY DACE within a naturalistic setting, in a bow front case, 28cm x 47cm

Lot 346

J. COOPER & SONS OF LONDON: A TAXIDERMY BROWN TROUT in an aquatic setting, in a gilt bow fronted case, with gilt inscription on the glass front 'Trout taken by S A Howes on the River Eden, July 8th 1900, weight 4lbs 5oz', with a small plate inscribed "RMTN Anglers Society" to the top of the case, and a "J Cooper & Sons" label to the case back, 32cm x 72cm

Lot 348

A. J. BOND: A TAXIDERMY TENCH in an aquatic setting, in a gilt lined bow fronted case, with gilt inscription 'Tench 7lbs 1.25oz, caught by L. Colton, River Shannon, Lanesboro, Eire, 29th May 1981', 42cm x 62cm

Lot 349

HOMERS OF LONDON: A TAXIDERMY DACE in an aquatic setting, in a gilt bow fronted case, with gilt inscription 'Dace caught by H. W. Willman at Bures, 9.10.98', with "Homers" label to the inside case back, 97cm x 43cm

Lot 350

A. J. HALL OF ESSEX: A TAXIDERMY EEL in an aquatic setting, in a gilt lined bow fronted case, with gilt inscription 'Common eel, 6lbs, taken by Framlingham Fisheries from Barteet Reservoir, Great Tey, Essex, 13th July 1994', 37cm x 130cm

Lot 428

A modern stained hardwood bow seated X-frame stool with slatted sides and upholstered seat panel

Lot 807

A Connoisseur Bear Collection seated Teddy bear with tartan bow - sold with a D.S. Nicholas collectors' Teddy Bear with jumper and tags, a Beefeater bear and three other small bears including Winnie the Pooh

Lot 1211

An 18th Century Bow porcelain figure, depicting the Goddess Ceres, holding a cornucopia with a recumbent lion at her feet - sold with a Derby porcelain figure, depicting Neptune - both a/f

Lot 315

An 80cm late Georgian oak bow fronted freestanding corner cabinet on stand with material lined shelves enclosed by a pair of cupboard doors, set on square legs

Lot 41

A 97cm concrete bow fronted garden seat

Lot 842

A vintage Hoyt unstrung archery bow - sold with a decorative brass and wood musket pattern wall hanging ornament

Lot 319

A 1.14m 19th Century mahogany bow front kneehole sideboard with three frieze drawers, four flanking drawers and central cupboard, set on square tapered legs

Lot 270

A 1.13m Victorian mahogany bow front chest of two short and three long graduated drawers - feet reduced and other wear

Lot 413

An antique elm smoker's bow elbow chair with moulded solid seat stamped 'Elliot & Son' to back, set on simple turned supports - sold with an antique elm elbow chair, set on ring turned supports

Lot 574

A Bow blue and white plate circa 1760, painted with a fan panelled landscape design, the well with a figure in a boat in a Chinese landscape, the rim with shaped panels of landscape vignettes and flowers reserved on a powder blue ground, within a piecrust rim, pseudo Chinese script mark, 18.5cm, together with a matched octagonal example, and a further round example, all with damage.

Lot 167

A late 19th Century continental 18ct miniature fob watch, gilt Arabic numerals to a blue enamelled dial to a further blue enamel and seed pearl set bezel, to the reverse a transfer printed pastoral scene of a shepherdess and two sheep, weight 16g, case diameter 26mm, gold dust cover, suspended from a bow brooch, some damage.

Lot 43

An early 20th Century 9ct slide pencil modelled as a key with magnifying glass to the centre of the bow, stamped Thornhill & Co 144 New Bond St.

Lot 509

A 20th Century gilt dressing table mirror, the oval plate bordered with fruit and boughs, surmounted with a bow, on a shaped stand and splayed base, height 70cm.

Lot 512

A Victorian marquetry inlaid walnut Credenza, the projected front enclosed by a urn and acanthus panel door, flanked by two bow front glazed side cabinets below a pierced gallery mirror shelf back, gilt metal mounts on a plinth base, height 157cm x depth 41cm x width 146cm.

Lot 2122

A George III mahogany bow fronted chest of two above three drawers on bracket feet and brass swing handles.

Lot 1063

A Minton tea bow and saucer pattern 119 ruins in landscape view Circa 1805Saucer diameter 14.5cm, tea bowl diameter  9cmCondition; rubbed gilding on saucer rim, cup good, no restoration or damage visible under UV & LED light. 

Lot 2250

A collection of hats: a straw (shellac) fascinator, late 1940s/early 1950s with large bow, a dark blue felt bow and a small velvet polka dot veil with matching felt strap, together with an early 1930s mohair wool hat with a flat bow, velvet flower decoration with petals edged in diamante braid. (2)

Lot 181

A Victorian diamond set double heart brooch, comprising a double heart with bow top set with rose cut diamonds, gold knife edge bar with foliate diamond set accents and pearl set terminals, length approx 38mm, silver settings with gold reverse, C clasp and pin, unmarked, total gross weight approx 4gms  Further details: good all stones present, bar slightly bent, some tarnish wear and tear commensurate with age 

Lot 317

A collection of costume jewellery to include a Russian cloisonne enamel bracelet maker mark AA with later clasp, a Russian white metal and enamel set bow brooch, circa 1890-1910, various paste set brooches, opal doublet mosaic silver mounted ring, garnet set silver crescent brooch, paste set jewellery along with faux pearl and hematite bead necklaces along with others, a silver pill box along with cloisonne enamel versions, one possibly Russian. (1 bag)  Further details: wear and tear commensurate with age 

Lot 1048

A pair of late 19th/early 20th century French porcelain figures of possibly flower pickers, both wearing traditional costume with painted brown detail, printed PF mark underneath, each approx. 29.5cm high. Some signs of damage to bow on gentleman, loss to paint in areas, wear etc.

Lot 151

French Empire Circa 1805 A set of four white painted and parcel filt fauteuils Each with a curved padded backrest and scrolled top rail, downswept wooden armrests carved with rosettes, the bow-fronted seat raised on sabre legs  Provenance: Bernard Steinitz, Paris, 1989; A private West Coast Collection; Sotheby’s New York, Important French Furniture and Carpets, 8 May 2009, lot 197  Dimensions: 36 in. (H) x 23 in. (W) x 23 in. (D)

Lot 319

George Chambers (1803 - 1840) A marine view of shipping outside of London (?), with sailors working Oil on canvas Signed 'G. Chambers' on bow  Dimensions: (Canvas) 18.75 in. (H) x 26 in. (W)

Lot 28

European Circa 1980 An 18 carat yellow and white gold bow tie design bracelet  Total weight:  Approx 46g

Lot 278

A 1920s mahogany bow fronted sideboard having a shaped apron and tapering legs 92.5cm h x 117.5cm w Location:

Lot 42

A George III style burr walnut veneered bachelor’s chest, bow-front, brush slide to top, over four long drawers, cabriole legs, 82cm high x 77cm wide x 44.5cm deep, 20th century; a mahogany serpentine front bedside chest of three drawers, 71cm high x 51cm wide x 41.5cm deep, (2).

Lot 95

A 19th century French oval gesso and gilt wooden wall mirror, ribbon bow and floral swags detailing, beaded gilt frame, 74cm x 97cm

Lot 260

A 1950’s walnut display cabinet, shaped bow-front, glazed door enclosing two tiers of glass shelving, 118vm high x 105cm wide x 32cm deep; a walnut coffee table, and nest of three tables, (5).

Lot 36

A mid 20th century walnut veneered Register Office pedestal desk, by Carson’s Office Furniture, the large bow-front top with dark drown leather inset writing surface, three graduated drawers to each pedestal, and a single drawer to frieze, 78cm high x 215cm wide x 122cm deep.

Lot 213

A Student's violin and bow, in case

Lot 214

A student's German violin and bow, in fitted case with canvas coverCondition report: crack to rear of pegbox see images. 60cm total length 

Lot 621

Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (3113 Pte. W. Hill, 3rd Rifle Bde.) good very fine, rare to unit £400-£500 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, July 2004. Only 2 Officers and 29 Other Ranks of the 3rd and 4th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, were awarded the Africa General Service Medal with clasp Somaliland 1902-04, all but one serving as part of the Mounted Infantry. Walter Hill was born in Bow, London, in 1875 and attested for the Rifle Brigade at Woolwich on 14 February 1894, having previously served in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Essex Regiment. He served 3rd Battalion in India from 18 January 1898 to 5 July 1903, and then in Somaliland from 6 July 1903 to 22 June 1904, where he was one of the section of 28 riflemen, under Captain M. G. E. Bell, selected to serve as No. 2 (Bengal) Company, British Mounted Infantry. He was discharged on 13 February 1906, after 12 years’ service. Sold with copied service papers; medal roll extract; and an article entitled ‘The Rifle Brigade in Somaliland 1903-04’ from the Autumn 1995 O.M.R.S. Journal.

Lot 209

Five: Temporary Captain R. J. Nicolle, Canadian Provost Corps, late Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry and Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, who survived a booby-trap and hand-to-hand fighting on a night patrol in Salonika in 1917 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. R. J. Nicolle. D. of Corn. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. J. Nicolle.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Lieut. R. J. Nicolle); War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, minor contact marks, generally very fine and better (5) £240-£280 --- Reginald John Nicolle was born in Guernsey on 3 July 1892, the son of grocer and confectioner Louis F. Nicolle of Vauvert Road, St. Peter Port. Educated at Elizabeth College, Nicolle was appointed to a commission in the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry (Militia) in 1911 and served almost three years on the island before crossing the Atlantic and taking employment as a bank clerk in Winnipeg with the Union Bank of Canada; he subsequently resigned his commission in July 1914 as a result of being unable to attend annual camp. Granted indefinite leave of absence from his employer at the outbreak of the Great War, Nicolle enlisted in the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada at Valcartier on 13 August 1914. Transferred to the 16th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, he sailed for England per SS Adania on 7 October 1914, but soon required medical treatment which necessitated a considerable stay in military hospital; discharged on 6 April 1915, he was transferred as Second Lieutenant to the 8th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. Sent to Salonika, Nicolle contracted malaria in 1916 and later had a lucky escape when ambushed by enemy forces. This event was later detailed in the regimental history by author Everard Wyrall: ‘On the night of the 7th/8th [of June, 1917], the wily Bulgar laid a trap for the D.C.L.I. patrols. Lieut. Nicolle took out a party to Petit Piton and on Grand Piton found an enemy telephone wire lying innocently on the ground. On pulling the wire an explosion took place and the advanced party of the patrol were immediately attacked from both flanks and rear by strong hostile parties. Close fighting took place and Lieut. Nicolle got through, but four men were afterwards found to be missing.’ Transferred to Iraq from 1919 to 1920 as Lieutenant in the 2nd Battalion, D.C.L.I., attached Royal Army Service Corps, Nicolle relinquished his commission in December 1920 and embarked at Liverpool for Quebec in a first-class berth aboard the R.M.S. Empress of Britain on 30 April 1921. Returning to service with the Union Bank of Canada, he worked as Ledger Keeper in the Portage & Arlington branch, followed by spells on Bow Island and as Teller Accountant in the town of Jenner, Alberta. From 1924 to 1939 he served with the Alberta Provincial Police - likely in an office position - before taking employment as manager of Alberta Transport. Gazetted Temporary Captain (General List) on 3 August 1940, he was placed in command of No. 5 Provost Company on 8 September 1940 but his time with the Canadian Active Service Force was cut short through ill health and lapses of judgement. Permitted to tender his resignation, his application for a commission in the Veteran’s Guard of Canada was rejected. Sold with a file of copied research, including Military Service Record.

Lot 885

A French Naval Officer's Dirk, c.1800. A particularly fine quality example, 51cm, double edged 36cm blade etched with flowers, maker's initials 'S.H.', traces of original blued & gilt finish. Bright gilded crossguard and pommel, large high relief fouled anchor in centre of crossguard, finely chequered black ebony grip, missing an oval badge in centre, gilded chain knuckle-bow. Brown leather scabbard with gilded top and bottom fittings, slight wear to gilding, generally very good condition overall £300-£400 --- This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.

Lot 883

A French Marine's Briquet, dated 1804. An Infantry Grenadier Pattern M.1770, stamped 'Dumont' [47 rue de la Calandre] on knuckle bow. Overall length 75cm, slightly curved blade 61cm, stamped just under crossguard with Revolutionary fasces acceptance mark. With its original black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Another type used at Trafalgar. Leather somewhat worn and mounts dented, blade with some patches of light pitting and some staining, reasonable condition £260-£300 --- Referenced in Aries No.3 1967, figs. 12-16. This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.

Lot 680

Jubilee 1887, 1 clasp, 1897, gold, unnamed as issued, mounted on a lady’s bow riband, extremely fine, rare £1,800-£2,200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2006.

Lot 378

Betjeman (Sir John), SUMMONED BY BELLS, first edition, green cloth boards with embossed bell pattern, gilt title to spine, John Murray, London 1960, the unclipped DJ with pencil sketch annotated thus: 'John Betjeman drew this 25.2.70 to illustrate how he thinks on of the city churches (? Bow) should be decorated/rebuilt with fibre-glass "pineapples". At Gerrard & Reid's office, 32 Lombard Street', the bell-patterned front free endpaper with tipped in hand-written letter on 'The Mead, Wantage, Berks' headed notepaper reading: 'Dear Mr Webster, Your kind letter could hardly be more gratifying. I'm so glad that my blank verse did not bore you and brought back Middlesex memories & early love. I hoped that those I did not know might have had similar experiences. Apparently they have. Yours sincerely John Betjeman', the hand-addressed envelope for the note pasted to the front endpaper (at fault), with THE NEW YORKER issue dated August 27 1960, which re-prints SUMMONED BY BELLS, and further newspaper cuttings and ephemera (Qty)

Lot 569

An early 1930s evening dress of black cobweb fine lace, with tulle frills to hem, and integral tulle lining, with a net bow to left waist, lined throughout with black poult, 30-32'' bust (76cm), together with a black feather boa (2) CONDITION REPORT: We highly advise viewing our costume lots in our auction. Condition will be best illustrated via images. The dress shows wear commensurate with use and age. Minor breaks to the lace and evidence of small repairs (please see photos) No other obvious signs of damage. The boa again shows signs of wear commensurate with use and age. No obvious signs of damage nor restoration.

Lot 742

A French gilt metal and slate figural mantel clock, mid to late 19th century, the drum type clock surmounted with a figure of cupid, enclosing the 9cm white enamelled dial applied with Roman numerals, the two train Japy Freres movement striking on a saucer bell, all upon an integral slate and rouge marble plinth base, with key and pendulum, 21cm highCondition reportLower part of cupids bow is detached, minor repair to the quiver and torch crest, light scratches and marks to drum case.3cm chip to slate plinth along with further minor chips.Multiple light scratches to the dial glass with some staining around the wind apertures.Both barrels wind although the RH wind appears to be tight, clock doesn't appear to run and is likely to require some attention. 

Lot 567

A late 20th century black straw brimmed hat, with full blown rose decoration, labelled 'Philip Somerville' (ready to wear), together with a black felt boater hat, with Prince of Wales checked wool and black velvet ribbon trim, labelled 'Philip Somerville Model London', and a cream wool felt hat, with a Harris Tweed trim, with large felt bow to back, labelled 'Philip Somerville Model London', with a Philip Somerville box (4)

Lot 256

An early 20th century diamond heart brooch, the central heart motif within an openwork bow, set throughout with old cut diamonds in white metal cut down setting edge, open to the reverse with hinge pin, 3.5cm long, 4gms, total diamond weight estimated 1.50ct Condition report:  All diamonds present. Diamonds are well matched, lively and bright. Some diamonds with nibbles to facetsInclusions present under x10 loupe There is a minor wobble to the hinge pin, may require tightening. Vacant jump ring to reverse where safety chain possibly was. Engraved to the side '612' Setting is in good condition with minor wear to some areas. 

Lot 8

223-187 BC Seleucid Empire silver Tetradrachm of Antiochus III the Great. Obverse: diademed head facing right. Reverse: seated Apollo holding bow and arrow, 'BAΣIΛEΩΣ ANTIOXOY' to either side and monograms to the left and right. Weight: 16.24g. Diameter: 29mm.

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