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Click here to subscribeVictorian York Volunteer Rifles Officers Cross Belt Plate, silvered crowned garter strap containing regimental details, centre with the coat of arms of the city of York, bugle below and scroll with motto “PRO ARIS ET FOCIS”. Two screw post fittings to the reverse. Very good condition overall.
A Collection Of Heavily Beaded Designer Evening Jackets Three in total, the first a full length sheer silk jacket fully embroidered in intricate ivory bugle beads in paisley pattern. Size UK 16-18, nehru collar and long sleeves. The second, a Frank Usher long black micro beaded 100% silk full length sheer jacket, UK size 22. Finally, a Gina Bacconi Mid length silk jacket with fine front tie fastening encrusted in monochrome micro beads and sequins in floral pattern. UK size 16. All in excellent unworn condition
Vintage Heavily Beaded Virgin Wool Shift Dress Midi length fitted shift dress in cream virgin wool with concealed back zipper fastening. Heavily beaded and sequinned in iridescent sequins and ivory faux pearls and bugle beads forming a repeated paisley pattern. Excellent vintage condition, EU size 38 UK 8.
Indian Army. Nilgiri Volunteer Rifles Victorian Officer's pouch belt plate. A fine rare die-stamped silvered example. Maltese cross, with raised edges, mounted with Guelphic Crown strap inscribed "Nilgiri Volunteer Rifles", centrally a stag's head with strung bugle between the antlers. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC Formed on 29th October 1878. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Madras.
1st King George's Own Gurkha Rifles post 1910 Officer's pouch belt plate. A very fine example unmarked example. Silver laurel wreath surmounted by a separate crown bearing honour scrolls. To the centre, silver crossed kukris surmounted by "GRI" cypher; over a strung bugle and "1". Across the base a title scroll. All mounted on a darkened seeded backplate. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC
Royal Middlesex Rifles Victorian pre 1881 Officer's pouch belt plate. A very fine large attractive silver plated example. Within a crowned strap inscribed "Royal Middlesex Rifles", a strung bugle to burnished centre. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC Raised at Uxbridge 1778 as West Middlesex Militia; redesignated 2nd or Edmonton Royal Rifle Regiment of Middlesex Militia 1853.
Canadian 63rd Halifax Rifles Edwardian Officer's Birmingham 1910 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate. A fine rare die-stamped example by H & S (Hobson & Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks. Star surmounted by crown on "Halifax Rifles" scroll and "63"; on the star a bugle strung from "Cede Nullis" scroll, Maple leaf inscribed "Canada" between the cords. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC
60th The King's Royal Rifle Corps Victorian 1848 London hallmarked silver Officer's pouch belt plate. A fine die-stamped example by Desiré Narcisse. Maltese cross surmounted by crown on ‘Peninsula' plinth; to the centre, within circlet ‘The King's Royal Rifle Corps', a strung bugle with ‘60' between the strings. The arms of the cross adorned with battle honours. Four screw posts to reverse. VGC
Indian Army. Bombay Volunteer Rifles Victorian helmet plate. A fine British die-stamped white metal example. Guelphic crowned ten pointed star bearing circlet inscribed "Bombay Volunteer Rifles", strung bugle to voided centre. Two loops to reverse. VGC Bombay Volunteer Rifle Corps raised 15th August 1877; redesignated 16th Bombay Battalion 1st April 1917. Honorary Colonel was The Governor of Bombay.
19th (Lambeth) Surrey Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR's shako plate circa 1860. A good die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned star mounted with circlet "Surrey Rifle Volunteers"; strung bugle centre with XIX between the cords. Two horizontal loops to reverse. VGC Raised 13th March 1860 at Lambeth; redesignated 7th on 3rd September 1880 with headquarters at New Street, Kennington Park , renumbered 8th only 4 days later. Became a VB of the Royal West Surrey Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881; redesignated as 4th VB on 1st March 1883.
3rd Royal Middlesex Militia Victorian OR's ‘scroll' pattern forage cap badge circa 1858-74. A good rare die-stamped white metal example. Universal cursive scroll with floreated finials bearing the raised legend ‘Third Royal Middlesex '; strung bugle above. Loops pinched (one replaced) to reverse. VGC
Royal East Middlesex Militia Victorian OR's ‘scroll' pattern forage cap badge circa 1858-74. A good rare die-stamped white metal example. Universal cursive scroll with floreated finials bearing the raised legend ‘Royal East Middlesex '; associated strung bugle above, string with fracture. Loops (pinched) to reverse. GC
60th King's Royal Rifle Corps Victorian OR's helmet plate circa 1878-81. A die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross, lions between the arms, surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed ‘Peninsula'. On the cross, a circlet inscribed ‘The King's Royal Rifle Corps', to the centre a strung bugle with ‘60' between the cords. The arms of the cross bearing honours, beneath the bottom arm, a scroll inscribed ‘Celer et Audax'. Two replacement loops to reverse VGC (As KK 196A)
14th Middlesex (Inns of Court) Rifle Volunteers Victorian OR's helmet plate circa 1880-1901. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Maltese cross surmounted by a crown resting on a scroll inscribed "Inns of Court"; lions between the arms of the cross; below the bottom arm, a scroll inscribed "Middlesex". To the voided centre, within a circlet inscribed "Salus Populi Suprema Lex", a strung bugle, 14 between the cords. Three loops to reverse. VGC Raised as 23rd Middlesex in 1859 and renumbered 14th Middlesex in 1880
Irish Longford Light Infantry Militia Victorian Officer's helmet plate circa 1878-81 A fine rare short-lived example. Die-stamped blackened Maltese cross with burnished silver highlight. Centrally applied Prince of Wales's plumes in ‘Longford Rifles' circlet, strung bugle below. Three loops to reverse. VGC Raised in 1793 at Newtown Forbes as Prince of Wales' Royal Longford Militia; redesignated Rifles in 1854 and as Light Infantry in 1855; became 6th Bn. Rifle Brigade 1.7.1881
1st Northumberland and Berwick-upon-Tweed Rifle Volunteers helmet plate circa 1880-83. A good scarce die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned Maltese Cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet inscribed "1st Northumberland and Berwick-upon-Tweed RV"; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC
2nd Royal Tower Hamlets Militia Officer's Belltop shako plate circa 1835. A magnificent and rare die-stamped example. Resting in a silvered oak sprays, a rich gilt strap inscribed "Queen's Own Light Infantry Militia" surmounted by the Royal Crest. To the blue translucent enamel centre, in silver, a strung bugle over the Tower of London. Two loops to reverse. VGC
Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Colour Sergeant's rank badge circa 1868-1901. A large example of scarlet cloth embroidered with bullion crowned laurel sprays resting on crossed sabres; centrally a padded bullion Globe set on crossed silk Union flags surmounted by a bugle horn, over a fouled anchor; beneath the wreath, a pair of crossed sabres and chevron. Service wear and mothed. GC The Royal Marine Light Infantry amalgamated with the Royal Marine Artillery in 1923 to form The Royal Marines.
Bedfordshire Light Infantry Militia Victorian Officer's French pattern shako plate circa 1855-61. A fine rare die-stamped silvered example. Crowned star mounted with strung bugle, VR between the cords, and scroll ‘Bedford Light Infantry'. Two loops to reverse. VGC Originally raised at Bedford in 1697, reorganised as a regiment 25th February 1760. Title "Light Infantry" used from 1854. Became 3rd Bn. Bedfordshire Regt. on 1.7.1881.
3rd or Royal Westminster, Middlesex (Light Infantry) Militia, Officer's helmet plate 1878-1881. A very fine and scarce multipart example in silver plate. A crowned eight pointed star with laurel sprays and central circle, "3rd or Royal Westminster Middlesex", in the centre on a ground of yellow velvet a strung bugle horn over a shield, per pale, Westminster and Middlesex. across the base of the laurels a scroll, "Mediterranean". Three loops to reverse. VGC (KK 1173) HQ. Turnham Green. This is the actual piece photographed as No. 1173 in "Head-dress Badges of the British Army".
The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Other Rank's issue Doublet. A good example. Dark green material, retaining black horn Victorian & King's crowned strung bugle buttons. The epaulettes are embroidered with "SR". The interior retains original paper issue label and is dated 1911. Unissued condition. small amount of age wear.
13th (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry) Officer's (or RSM's) pre 1855 shoulder belt plate. A good scarce example. Lightly gilded heavy rectangular plate mounted crown resting on an ornate honours scroll over laurel sprays with Sphinx resting on "Egypt" tablet; "Ava" below. Centrally within regimental title, a strung bugle with "XIII" between the cords, surmounted by a Mural crown. On the sprays "Martinique" and "Affghanistan" scrolls. Two hooks and two studs to reverse. GC(Parkyn 146)
85th Foot Victorian Officer's shoulder belt plate circa 1840-55. A fine example with cast silver mounts. Burnished gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver sprays of laurel and palm joined by ‘Nive' scroll; within the wreath an oval crowned silver strap inscribed "Aucto Splendore Resurgo"; to the centre, a silver strung bugle with "85" between the cords and a scroll flowing over the knot inscribed "The King's Light Inf". Tri-part scroll inscribed "Fuentes Donor Peninsula Bladensburg" to base. Two hooks and two studs to reverse, complete with original backing leather. VGC (Parkyn 414) The 85th was granted the title "King's Light Infantry" in 1821. Became 2nd Bn KSLI 1.71881
68th (Durham Light Infantry) Regiment Victorian pre 1855 Officer's shoulder belt plate. A good scarce example. Copper gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver tri-part honour scrolls to top and bottom; between, crown over laurel and palm sprays supporting strung bugle with ‘68' between the cords. Reverse with two hooks and two studs, complete with leather liner. Some wear to gilt (Parkyn 463)
Victorian Rifle Volunteers Officer's Sword. An example of the Light Infantry pattern sword, the single edged blade with etched decoration of a strung bugle with title Rifle Volunteers. The hilt of the regulation pattern, incorporating to the open guard a strung bugle device. Housed in metal scabbard. Blade and etching remain in good clean condition, hilt and scabbard with dulling age wear.
A 19th century black and chartreuse silk and velvet evening skirt and bodice, net overlay to both, heavily beaded with bugle beads and sequins, chartreuse and velvet trim to the bodice, cream lace sleeves with heavily beaded trim. CONDITION REPORT Net arms discoloured as to be expected, some inlaid rips to silk scalloped hem edge.
Two Victorian evening capes; a shoulder cape with swansdown decoration to the collar, heavily beaded with circular and bugle beads and long bead decoration, a black long lace example with corded thread decoration, also a contemporary baby blue ostrich feather evening cape and a black satin V-neck back full-length evening dress (4).
Two Edwardian dresses; an ivory silk wedding/evening two-piece comprising a long flowing skirt with train, embroidered lace panels and exquisite ribbon work, fitted bodice top with ruffle sleeves and neckline, ribbon lace and embroidered net lace panels to either side, an Edwardian pale green day dress, heavily embroidered pink flowers on a pale green satin background with bugle bead trim, lace and pleated panels and a green satin sash, a c1900 silk boned and fitted jacket with peplum and two Edwardian ladies' skirts; one black example with wide panel of lace and one cream example with purple button and velvet trim. CONDITION REPORT Some staining to the green dress and age related wear, back of the silk sash is ripped, some wear to hem, cream dress has small holes to the skirt lace is intact
A quantity of vintage items to include a heavy bugle beaded evening bag, an embossed Indian leather handbag, an appliqué suede handbag, two 1980s/90s embroidered and appliqué sun hats, a Mary Quant wool Cossack-style scarf and a pair of Mary Quant suede court shoes, size 4, with gold detailing.
A BOX CONTAINING VARIOUS ITEMS OF MILITARIA, to include a Naval and a German Army Cap (2), a selection of five military Berets four possibly German, a leather Sam Browne belt British? and two leather belts with metal buckles Russian? three pairs of chaps in leather and canvas, a Military Bugle with coloured braid cord and bearing the RA crest, and an Aircraft Altmeter possibly from a Sea Vixen Harrier
A Coldstream Guards Officer's sword to Lt. Vol Smyth, 83.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 9489, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned strung bugle horn, crowned VR cypher and owners initials G.I.J.S, regulation steel Gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
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