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HARDY (VICE-ADMIRAL SIR THOMAS MASTERMAN)Autograph letter signed ('T.M. Hardy') to his sister ('My dear Martha'), en route to Portsmouth '...with a ship in a very crippled state and her Captain I assure you in very bad spirits and only fit to go on shore to attempt the recovery of an almost worn out constitution...', expressing his grief at the death of Nelson ('...My misfortune in the loss of my Dear Friend is irreparable and I shall have to lament it as long as I live. As the subject is melancholy to me and not very pleasant to you I shall here let it rest...'), going on say that due to his bad health he is '...determined to leave the Victory as soon as I possibly can and will be unemployed again till my health is reestablished...' and hopes to go to his house in Dorset ('...we have had some very bad weather and I am sorry to say that the Wind is now foul and every appearance of a continuation of Easterly Winds...'), integral address panel with remains of black wax seal, 3 pages on a bifolium, creased and with some wear at folds, torn with loss where seal opened, 4vo (236 x 185mm.), 'Victory, off Cape Finistyre', 17 November 1805Footnotes:Provenance: Martha Hardy at Portesham House, DorchesterThence by descent'THE LOSS OF MY DEAR FRIEND IS IRREPARABLE': HARDY MOURNS THE DEATH OF HIS FRIEND ADMIRAL NELSON AS THE VICTORY RETURNS TO ENGLAND AFTER THE BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR.The name of Thomas Masterman Hardy is inextricably linked to the death of Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805 as the man to whom Nelson's dying words were addressed, and he writes here in his grief from the beleaguered Victory, which, after having gone in for repairs at Gibraltar, now limps back to Portsmouth 'in a very crippled state' carrying his 'dear friend' Nelson's body.During the battle the Victory received significant damage and sustained many casualties, including Nelson's secretary John Scott. As Hardy and Nelson patrolled the quarterdeck together, a splinter ricocheted off Hardy's buckle, injuring his foot and prompting the comment from Nelson 'This is too warm work to last long'. Despite the smoke and tumult, the decorations on the Admiral's uniform were clearly visible but he refused to take up Hardy's suggestion of wearing something less conspicuous and was thus an easy target for a French marksman. Hardy was alongside Nelson when he took the fatal shot and was famously with Nelson when he died below decks a few hours later. In accordance with Nelson's instructions, his body was placed in a cask of brandy and secured to the mainmast on the middle deck of the Victory until it was transferred to a lead lined coffin filled with spirits of wine in Gibraltar for the remainder of the journey, finally arriving in Portsmouth on 4 December.Hardy first came to Nelson's attention in 1793 whilst lieutenant of the frigate Meleager in the squadron off Genoa and was on the Minerve when Nelson took over in December 1796. The gallant way in which he conducted himself in her encounter with the Santa Sabina earned him Nelson's respect and appreciation and the two men formed a bond of mutual respect and friendship. In one much documented episode Hardy jumped into a boat in an attempt to save a drowning man and, whilst the boat was carried by the current towards the Spanish ships Nelson cried '...'By God... I'll not lose Hardy! Back the mizen topsail!'. This bold measure caused the Spanish ship to hesitate and shorten sail, enabling the boat to reach the frigate in safety...' (Laughton and Lambert, ODNB). They served together at the Battle of Cape St Vincent and at the battle of the Nile, immediately after which Hardy was promoted to Nelson's flagship, the Vanguard and later the Foudroyant. He became flag captain of the Victory in July 1803 and was in post when Nelson embarked in September 1805. Together with Captain Henry Blackwood he witnessed Nelson's last will and at the state funeral on 9 January 1806 Hardy carried the 'banner of emblems'.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A Waterford Lismore pattern part suite of drinking glasses comprising six hocks, six large wines, twelve champagnes, five small wines/port glasses, six sherries, five liqueurs, four whisky tumblers and five water tumblers, along with a Colleen pattern champagne and brandy glass, and a Waterford clock Location: 8.3

SELECTION OF RED AND RUBY GLASS SPILL VASES AND BRANDY BOWLS

A LARGE QUANTITY OF SILVER PLATE TO INCLUDE A SPIRIT BURNER AND BRANDY GLASS, A SPIRIT BURNER AND TEAPOT, MILITARY MESS SERVIETTE RINGS NUMBERED TOAST RACKS, FLATWARE ETC

Waterford crystal Colleen - 9 large goblets 13cm high, 5 large brandy glasses, and 4 liqueur glasses

Three boxes of Waterford crystal 'Colleen' glasses, 1 Juice, 4 brandy, 8 port, 21 sherry, 7 white wine, 3 hock,3 5oz tumblers, 3 champagne, 3 10oz tumblers, 22 liquer, 5 claret and 1 12oz tumbler.

Glassware - a red flashed wine glass and decanter set for six; other flashed hock glasses; a pair of gilded Bohemian brandy balloons; other coloured glass including vases, etc, qty

British school, 1930's study of a horse 'Brandy'. Pastels, signed with initials D W T. 50 x 36 cm approx. Framed and glazed.(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Box of assorted glassware to include; crescent shaped trinket trays, lemonade jug, cut glass centre bowls, small decanter with matching glass, brandy balloons, coloured glass liqueur glasses, a cut glass jug etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Box of white metal and EPNS items to include: tea and coffee pots decorated with chased engraving, milk jug and sugar pot, 25th Anniversary tray, two EPNS champagne bowls, two personally engraved brandy balloons. (9)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Five trays of good quality cut glass crystal drinking glasses and decanters, some etched with leaf and vine patterns to include: wine glasses, brandy balloons, sherry glasses, liqueur glasses etc., together with four cut glass and lead crystal decanters and a scent bottle, particularly: a pair of square decanters, a mallet shaped, lead crystal decanter and a baluster shaped decanter. (approx. 93 glasses) (5) (B.P. 21% + VAT)

Two trays of glassware to include: five large cut glass whisky glasses and another five whisky glasses, liqueur glasses, pair of brandy balloons etc. together with a moulded glass, ship's decanter and two small cut glass bud vases. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

A tray of set of vintage scales with weights, three glass paperweights, pair of boxed Edinburgh Crystal brandy glasses, four boxed Royal Doulton crystal champagne flutes.

A cut-glass basket shape bowl and jug, and a collection of drinking glasses, including Champagne flutes, brandy glasses, etc.

Isabelle Collection teddy ‘Brandy Snap’ 12” length

A 20th century Egyptian white metal brandy pan, a plated Dupont lighter, double measure and compact.

A Concorde pack with two sets of silver drink labels Port and Brandy, Whisky and Gin c1986 (both boxed), a model concorde and a leather luggage tag

A set of four Waterford brandy glasses with hobnail and cut panels to the bowls. good condition, good condition with nothing to note, height approx 13.1cm each, weights as follows, 398.5g, 423.5g, 433.5g, 455g.  

A Bottle of Pedro Domecq, A Bottle of Napoleon brandy and a bottle of Courvoisier

WINE GLASSES, five, along with a set of six brandy glasses and two water glasses, all cut crystal glass. (13)

A framed and mounted Watercolour of a seascape 'Brandy Cove', indistinctly signed lower left 23 1/2'' x 17 3/4'' including frame.

Two large Brandy Balloon vases, one blue the other green and gilt with read bead decoration.

A quantity of glass including Wordlsey Crystal brandy balloons, boxed Pompadour sherry glasses, Vincerres cut glass photograph frame, decanters etc.

A cut glass decanter with two brandy balloons, four sherry glasses, nine small wine glasses etc.

Six Cristal D'arques whisky tumblers and six brandy glasses, plus four sherry glasses.

A quantity of cut glass including; Aperitif glasses, Tudor box set of glasses, brandy balloons, port glasses, etc.

A small quantity of glass to include six brandy balloons and assorted white wine glasses.

COURVOISIER VSOP- ONE LITRECognac, France.One litre, 40% volume, in carton.COURVOISIER VSOPCognac, France.70cl, 40% volume, in carton.THREE BARRELS VSOPFrench Brandy70cl, 40% volume, in carton.Three bottles.

MARTELL VS - ONE LITRE (3)Cognac, France.One litre, 40% volume.THREE BARRELS VSOPFrench Brandy70cl, 40% volume.Four bottles.

ASBACH - 3 LITRESGerman Brandy3 litres, 38% volume, in box.

ASHBACH URALT - ONE LITRE (2)German BrandyOne litre, 38% volume.ASBACH URALT (2)German Brandy70cl, 38% volume.ALT NURNBERG - ONE LITREGerman BrandyOne litre, 38% volume.Five bottles

TORRES 20 YEARS OLDSpanish Brandy70cl, 40% volume, in box.MARTELL VSCognac, France.68cl, 40% volume.MARTEL VSOPCognac, France.70cl, 40% volume.GOLD NAPOLEON VSOP - ONE LITREFrench SpiritOne litre, 40% volume.Four bottles.

A pair of cut glass decanters with silver rims and brandy/whisky labels. Stoppers a/f. Small chip to one decanter

A wire basket and brandy glasses.

Pair of Silver Wine Tickets. 20 g. C.J.Vander Ltd., London 1963One 'Brandy' the other 'Whisky'Condition report: Excellent condition. No issues. Hallmarks crisp and clear.

A PAIR OF SILVER PLATE BATS WINE LABELS Whisky and Brandy

A set of four Dartington designs Funny Farm Family tumblers in original packaging - sold with a pair of boxed wine tumblers, a vintage set of huntsman decorated dram glasses in original box and two cut glass brandy balloons

A quantity of glassware including decanter and four large brandy balloons

A collection of fifteen cut crystal glasses, including a set of four floral design brandy glasses, shot glasses and sherry glasses. H.9cm

A quantity of drinking glasses including brandy, champagne flutes etc.,

A silver brandy warmer with turned wood handle Birmingham 1989, 22cm long with a silver sauce ladle Edinburgh marks Condition Report: Available upon request

A Mappin and Webb Silver Plate on Copper Tea Service, comprised of teapot, milk jug, sucrier, and tray; a Mappin and Webnb cut crystal glass pair of Brandy glasses, boxed; a Swarovski miniature teddy bear ornament, and another of a mouse; a German brass cased carriage clock; part set of four cut crystal glass whiskey tumblers; a Portmerion crystal glass pitcher, boxed, etc.

Silver - A George III style silver decanter label, Gin, Roberts & Belk, Sheffield 1983; others Whisky, Brandy, Port, mixed dates and makers, 47.6g gross (4)

Wines and Spirits; Jameson Triple Distilled Whiskey 35cl; Crown Royal Blended Canadian Whiskey; Martell fine Cognac; Marques d'Misa Brandy; Benedictine Liquer, etc, 7 bottles.

Wines, Spirits, and Cider; two bottles of Taunton Exhibition Cider, 2ltr; two bottles of Cruz Garcia Real Sangria; cherry brandy, sherry, etc, 11 bottles.

Silver - a George V silver napkin ring, Birmingham 1919; others; weighted posy vase, sugar tongs, silver coloured Brandy decanter label etc, 132g gross.

An Edinburgh crystal bowl, with cut glass decoration, a decanter and stopper, and a box and cover, a Dartington Sam Sweet Flower vessel and a pair of Edinburgh crystal brandy glasses.

STONE GLAZED JAR FOR D. PARAMORE & CO, BRANDY MERCHANTS, DEVON PORT

A set of three silver decanter labels by Francis Howard, Sheffield 1973, each 6.2cm x 3.9cm, one each for ?Brandy?, ?Whiskey? and ?Sherry?, together with four matched silver examples, assorted dates and makers, a silver ?Brandy? decanter label in the form of a vine leaf, and two silver coloured decanter labels (10)

Two pairs of Edinburgh crystal brandy glasses, boxed, a selection of glassware

Large quantity of cut glass stemmed wines, liqueurs, tumblers, brandy balloons, cut water jug and two decanters

George II silver brandy warmer and cover with hinged pourer, makers mark Thomas Tearle, London 1733, height to finial 12cm.

Two Doulton & Watts saltglazed brown stoneware spirit barrels - BRANDY, c1850,  sprigged with Royal Arms, 25.5cm and 17cm h, oval impressed mark Smaller example with small chip on edge of flat top

A vintage two bottle tantalus, containing two cut glass decanters, one with brandy decanter label, the other whisky, 35cm high

A fine Georgian silver Brandy decanter label, Joseph Wilmore, Birmingham 1833

Five silver decanter labels - Sherry (2), Brandy (2) & Whisky.

A Collection of Six Bottles to Include Brandy, Vodka, Sherry, Gin and Kumquat Liqueur

A Collection of various Cut Glass Brandy Balloons to include Royal Albert Etc

A set of three Victorian blue glass spirit flasks, engraved BRANDY, GIN and WHISKY, c1880, 17cm h Plating rubbed, glass undamaged and original

A set of eight Waterford 'Alana' pattern brandy glasses