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Click here to subscribeIrish. North Mayo Militia Officer’s silvered closed-back coatee button circa 1836-55. A good example by Buckmaster & Co. Dublin. Scallopped rim with crowned title strap and central ‘120’. Complete with shank. VGC (approx. 23 mm) Raised 1763 at Castlebar; Merged with the South Mayo Militia to become 3rd Battalion Connaught Rangers but swiftly re-emerged as a separate unit, the 6th Battalion.
Irish. Donegal Militia Victorian Officer’s pre 1855 silvered closed-back coatee button. A good example by Jennens & Co, London. Prince of Wales plumes over ‘102’. Complete with shank. Slight wear. VGC (approx. 23 mm) Raised in April 1793, HQ in 1817 at Ballyshannon, redesignated POW Own Donegal Militia 1855. 1874 HQ moved to Lifford; redesignated 3 Brigade North Irish Division Artillery in 1881.
Irish. Sligo Militia Victorian Officer’s silvered closed-back coatee button circa 1835-55. A good scarce example by Jennens & Co. London. ‘Sligo’ above a crown over ‘124’ resting in a Union sprays. Complete with shank. Minor service wear. VGC (approx. 23 mm) See “Buttons of the Irish Militia 1793-1881” by J. McDonnell, 22.3.
Irish. Kerry Militia Victorian Officer’s pre 1855 silvered closed back coatee button. A good example by Jennens & Co. London. Crowned shamrock on bi-part title scroll with central ‘107’. Complete with shank. VGC (approx. 22 mm) Raised 1793 at Tralee, became 4th Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers on Friday 1st July 1881
Irish. Clare Militia William IV / Victorian Officer’s silver plated closed-back coatee button. A good scarce example by Jennens & Co. London. Crowned star with circlet ‘Clare’; 94 to centre. Complete with shank. VGC (approx. 24 mm) Raised at Clare Castle, Enniskillen in 1793; was destined to become 3rd Bn. Royal Munster Fusiliers in 1881 however this position was taken up by the South Cork Light Infantry Militia. On 26th April 1882 the Clare Militia converted to artillery as 7th Bde, South Irish Division RA; redesignated Clare Artillery on 1st July 1889. See “Buttons of the Irish Militia 1793-1881” by J.McDonell, 26.3.
Irish. North Tipperary Militia Victorian Officer’s pre 1855 silvered closed-back coatee button. A good example by Jennens & Co. London. Crowned Maid of Erin Harp on ‘North Tipperary’ scroll. Complete with shank. VGC (approx. 23 mm) The 2nd or North Tipperary Light Infantry Militia were raised in January 1854 at Clonmel, became the 4th Bn. Royal Irish Regiment on 1st July 1881.
Irish. Galway Militia Officer’s silvered closed-back coatee button circa 1836-55. A good example by Jennens & Co. London. Crowned star bearing title strap and central saltire with shamrock. Complete with shank. VGC (approx. 21 mm) Raised at Ballinasloe in 1793, became 4th Battalion of the Connaught Rangers on 1st July 1881
23rd (Inns of Court) Middlesex Rife Volunteers Shako. A rare example, Circa 1870. Grey wool material with scarlet cord piping, and cord loops with purl button to the crown. To the front a blacked Regimental badge with plain black patent leather peak. The interior with full soft leather lining and complete with thin chinstrap. GC. Raised as 23rd Middlesex in 1859 and renumbered 14th Middlesex in 1880.
23rd (Inns of Court) Middlesex Rife Volunteer Officer’s Rifles Pattern Kepi. A rare and very good example pre 1880. Light rifle grey wool material with mohair lace band and loops with purl button to the crown. To the front a blacked Regimental badge, depicting “ICRV” within a wreath, with title scroll below. Complete with plain black patent leather peak. The interior with soft leather sweatband and crimson quilted silk lining bearing gilt tooled tailor’s details of “Lincoln Bennett & Co.”. Very good clean condition. Raised as 23rd Middlesex in 1859 and renumbered 14th Middlesex in 1880.
14th Middlesex (Inns of Court) Rifle Volunteers Pre 1908 Slouch Hat. An extremely rare example of the Rifle grey felt Slouch Hat. The left side flap, kept upright with original cord and rifle button, also retaining original cap badge. The interior with leather sweatband bearing the tailor’s details of “Christie's” of London. Also with pencil name “Wason” Complete with chinstrap. VGC.
16th Queen’s Lancers Other Rank’s lance cap. A good turn of the Century example. Patent leather body, peak and crown with ornate gilt metal fleur bosses to each corner. Victorian Regimental lance plate to front without South Africa 1900-102 battle honours. Lion’s head bosses support brass and leather-backed chin chain. Woollen cord boss with post 1901 regimental button to centre supports an incorrect scarlet horsehair plume mounted in gilt brass plume holder. Leather and wax cotton lining to interior. Overall GC, some moth nips to material, not effecting overall appearance. Regimental Plume should be Black
Victorian General’s Peaked Forage Cap. A good and rare example. The body of dark blue Melton cloth, mounted with a band of gold bullion lace of oak leaf and acorn design. The patent leather peak with a band of bullion and to the crown a bullion button. The interior with leather sweatband and quilted silk lining. The latter with tailor’s details of Hamburger, Rogers & Co. London. Bullion slightly dulled, very clean condition.
Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry attributed Officer’s Busby A good example of the fur busby. Scarlet bag with three lines of silver flat braid and bullion gimp purl button. The all scarlet plume, retains silvered plume boss and ring. The interior with crimson silk lining with gold embossed tailor’s label of Hawkes & Co London . Retains soft leather lining. The body of the busby is with silver bullion lines as per Regimental dress regulations. GC, bullion slightly dulled. ... Complete with original metal storage tin, this with brass engraved name plate “C.S.A.AWDRY ROYAL WILTSHIRE YEOMANRY”. (2 items) Attributed to Major Charles Selwyn Awdrey DSO, MID, who had served with the Imperial Yeomanry during the Boer War and during the Great War was killed in action during the German March offensive of 1918, whilst commanding the 6th Bn Royal Wiltshire Regiment.
Victorian Royal Engineers Regimental Officer’s cocked hat. A good clean example of black beaver to the left side a black silk rosette with a loop of gold regimental pattern lace secured with a gilt VR regimental button. Ornamented with black lace of oak leaf and acorn design. At each end, bullion tassels. The interior retains leather sweatband and crimson silk pleated lining. Complete with white over red short feather plume. Overall GC. ... Accompanied by metal storage tin. (2 parts)
Royal Navy Officer’s Cased Cocked Hat Set. A superb example, comprising: Cocked Hat fine black beaver skin example, to the left side a black silk rosette with a single twist loop mounted with a gilt post 1902 gilt button to the centre. The cocked hat is edged with one inch black lace; at each end, bullion tassels with blue lines. The interior is with leather sweatband and silk pleated lining. Tailor’s label for Gieves London & Davenport ... Accompanied by full dress bullion epaulettes with silver bullion fouled anchor ... Full dress sword belt with gilt buckle and sword slings, black leather with two bullion lines ... White Gloves. ... Contained in the original metal and velvet lined storage tin, this with the name of “Lieut C.D. J. Rafarel RNVR”. Bullion remains very fresh, near parade standard. (6 items)
Royal Navy Officer’s Cased Cocked Hat Set. A good example, comprising: Cocked Hat fine black beaver skin example, to the left side a black silk rosette with a single twist loop mounted with a gilt post 1902 gilt button to the centre. The cocked hat is edged with one inch black lace; at each end, bullion tassels with blue lines. The interior is with leather sweatband and silk pleated lining. Tailor’s label for Gieves London & Edinburgh ... Accompanied by full dress bullion epaulettes with silver bullion fouled anchor . The crescents supporting fine twist bullion tassels. ... Full dress sword belt with gilt buckle and sword slings, black leather with two bullion lines. Contained in the original metal and velvet lined storage tin, this with the name of “E.G. Sutton RN”. Bullion remains fresh. (5 items) In 1943 Lt E.G. Sutton was serving as an Engineering Officer onboard HMS Vixon a V class destroyer.
Lanarkshire Yeomanry Other Rank’s Lance Cap A very rare example,believed worn by the Regimental contingent that appeared at the Glasgow Exhibition of 1938. The cap conforms to the pattern of the 12th Lancers, which Regiment the Yeomanry purchased the caps. Black patent leather body, peak and crown top with ornate brass foliage bosses to each corner. Unique regimental pattern brass Lance plate to the front, being plain, mounted with a regimental cap badge to the centre. Lion head bosses to each side support a brass chin chain. Woollen cord boss with Victorian 12th Lancers button supports a black horsehair plume. Leather and waxed cotton sweatband to the interior. Slight age wear GC. This pattern of lance cap is discussed in the publication “Head Dress of the British Lancers 1816 to present” by Rowe & Carman. A similar cap in the Scottish War Museum Edinburgh Castle is illustrated. It is of the opinion that the Lanarkshire Yeomanry purchased Lance Caps from the 12th Lancers as the scarlet ribbed cloth, matched their regimental facings. The unique lance plate was added and the example held by the Scottish War Museum also retains a 12th Lancers button to the plume boss. It is said that when the Regiment paraded at the Glasgow Exhibition of 1938 this pattern of Lance Cap was worn.
Wiltshire Yeomanry Trooper’s Full Dress Tunic. A scarce example the tunic of dark blue Melton cloth with scarlet facings to collar and cuffs. To the front 5 plaited white mohair gimp cord drop loops to each breast. Concealed hook and eye fastening and silvered ball button fastening. The shoulder cords with post 1901 regimental buttons. Interior with cotton lining. GC Clean condition. ... Accompanied by white mohair busby cords. (2 items)
WW2 Royal Navy Officer’s Escape and Evasion Tunic Button Compass A very rare original WW2 issue example appertaining to be an ordinary large gilt brass tunic button. When the base section is unscrewed opens to reveal a concealed compass, fitted with four hole compass rose. The button with maker’s details of J.R. Gaunt & Son. London. Complete with shank
WW2 RCAF Royal Canadian Air Force Escape and Evasion Tunic Button Compass A rare original WW2 issue example appertaining to be an ordinary large brass tunic button. When the base section is unscrewed opens to reveal a concealed compass. The button with maker’s details of J.R. Gaunt & Son. London. Complete with shank
A Georgian silver cream jug, with later embossed decoration, together with a pair of silver pepperettes with blue glass liners, a silver mounted candlestick, silver handled button hooks, a large two handled silver plated tray, a silver plated teapot and thimbles Conditon Report: Cream jug- marks rubbed, compressed feet, possible repair to handleThimbles- marks clear, general wearButton hooks- marks clear, general wearPepperettes- compressions to bases, compressions to tops, general wearcandlestick- creasing and compressions throughout, splits to rim, general wearRefer to imagesTotal weight of silver approx 3.5oz
Lemania British Royal Navy nuclear submarine gentleman's single button chronograph wristwatch ref.35-64 with black steel hands, black Arabic numerals, subsidiary dials, ministry broad arrow to the white face, asymmetric stainless steel screw back case marked with military issue marks 0552/924-3312 (3306 crossed out) 80022 and ministry broad arrow and signed 17 jewel calibre 2220 movement, case diameter 40mm, serial number 1574450.
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