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Lot 2086

Modern Ladies' Costume, comprising a Luella blue tailored coat with button fastening, gathered sleeve inserts to the shoulders; Daks yellow and black sheer silk shirt with pleated and gathered detail to the front, long sleeves, button fastening and neck tie (size 10); Daks black velvet evening coat with quilted silk lapels, fleur de lys gilt appliques to the lower sleeves, black silk waist tie (size 10); Escada pewter textured two-piece suit, comprising a short sleeve shift dress with bead detailing and matching long coat; Escada navy-blue chiffon sleeveless dress with cream floral embroidery overall, appliqued with miniature sequins and beads (size 36); Austin Reed cashmere and wool mix red double-breasted coat with black velvet collar (size 12) (6)

Lot 2088

Alexander McQueen Lady's Black Wool-Mix Tailored Coat, with long sleeves, black silk lining, button fastening (size 40)Condition report: Purchased second hand in 2008.  Slight rubbing to the wool, couple of rubbing marks to the lining.

Lot 2091

Assorted Modern Ladies' Costume, comprising a black grosgrain dress with ribbon appliques to the front; Andre Peters navy-blue velvet two-piece suit trimmed with grosgrain; Louis Feraud green textured jacket (size 8); John Bates black chiffon sleeveless evening dress with multi-pleated bodice with large applique (size 10); Belville Sassoon Lorcan Mullany black bead and tassel-trimmed short dress (size 12); Ozbek brown jersey full length long sleeve dress with split to the centre, a white sleeveless top with collar, multi-pleated front with zip fastening; Ben de Lisi full length sleeveless velvet-type dress with geometric design (size 10); Harrods soft black leather cropped jacket with three-quarter length sleeves, button fastening (size M); Pearce Fionda black longline wool jacket with single-button fastening, pleated detail to the reverse (size 10); Gucci long skirt with mesh mount (size 42); red wool wrap dress with one-button fastening, long sleeves, quilted satin collar (size 34); Gianni Versace Couture long skirt woven in black, white and silver with stretch (size 42/8); Apparance France cream faux fur textured coat (14)Condition report: . Black dress appliqued - some ribbons loose and slight wear, staining under the arms. A Peters suit - staining to the lining on the jacket, slight rubbing to the velvet. Louis Feraud green jacket - rubbing and wear. JOhn Bates dress - slight wear overall. B Sassoon dress - slight wear, bead losses. Ozbek dress - slight wear. Ozbek shirt - slight yellowing and wear. Ben de Lisi dress - slight wear. Harrods jacket - slight wear. P Fionda wool jacket - slight wear. Gucci skirt - slight wear. G?? red dress - slight wear. G Versace skirt - couple of brown spots to the reverse, fraying by the waistband fastening. Apparance coat - some small/light stain marks and slight wear.

Lot 2100

Circa 2012 Dsquared2 Black Wool and Silk Evening Jacket, with black sequin and bead appliqued lapels, single-button fastening, pockets trimmed in silk, three pockets to the front, white cotton lining and purple lined silk sleeves, three internal pockets (size 46)

Lot 2153

A Victorian Scrap Album Inscribed 'To Winnie a Present from Leeds, Sept 26th 1891' Enclosing Various School Girl Sample Sewing, comprising a white cotton lower sleeve initialled 'WW', darning samples, button hole, alphabet sampler one signed W E Watts 1885'; other items include two white cotton gentleman's style sample shirts; possibly dolls' costume including a black silk two piece and white gown etc (one box)

Lot 1422

A PAIR OF CORAL DOUBLE CUFFLINKS, round button coral connected by long bar links, heads 1.2cm diameter, 7.3 grams; TWO CORAL BEAD NECKLACES; and TWO STRANDS OF TURQUOISE-COLOURED FLORAL MOTIF BEADS. (5)CONDITION REPORTCufflinks in good overall condition, bars not marked but in our opinion would test as gold. Both coral bead necklaces require restringing, the larger necklace with beads measuring 5.5mm-5.8mm in diameter. Turquoise-coloured beads strung to brown string with no clasps. 

Lot 1126

A VICTORIAN SILVER SHOE-HORN SET, by Adie & Lovekin Ltd, Birmingham 1898, comprising shoe-horn with silver handle, large button hook with silver handle, and an all-silver small button hook, the handle of each with panther mask terminal, cased. Large button hook 17.5cm long

Lot 1388

TWO GEORGIAN IVORY TOOTHPICK CASES, the first of rectangular form with all-over gilt piqué decoration, the hinged cover with a glazed aperture, opening with a push button to reveal a glazed and velvet lined interior, 8cm by 2cm; the second of rectangular form, the hinged cover with a 'woven' design within gilt borders, opening with a push button to reveal a glazed and velvet lined interior, containing a white metal combination toothpick and ear scoop and two other toothpicks, 6cm by 2cm. (2)CONDITION REPORTThe first example with some yellowing to the underside and the mirror cracked in two. The second example with general yellowing and losses to the edge of the mirror, the tip of the toothpick/ear scoop bent. 

Lot 1459

A PAIR OF RED STONE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DOUBLE CUFFLINKS, of chain-linked button motifs, Continental assay marks. Heads 1.2cm, 7.9 gramsCONDITION REPORTThe stones appear to be a possible mixture of ruby and paste but size and setting prevents thorough gemmological testing. One stone missing. One central 'cross' in yellow metal, the others in white. Appear converted from studs into cufflinks. 

Lot 303

A black leather fitted suitcase with a silver tortoiseshell five piece dressing set with silver handle button hook and shoe horn and a manicure set, silver and tortoise shell hallmarked Birmingham 1908, suitcase size 14cm x 57cm x 39cm, with outer case, generally good with some wear consistent with age and use, cover ripped

Lot 920

Three Steiff toys; a Steiff cosy felt blue mouse 5390/15, button and label intact; a Steiff small teddy 002205 (Knopf im ohr), no ribbon at neck, button and label intact; a Stieff ginger stripped cat with button, no labels, pre-loved condition

Lot 802

A Rolex 14ct yellow gold Oyster Perpetual Air King precision wristwatch on a Rolex hallmarked 14ct yellow gold strap model 5500, serial number 3921366, case no: 1005, case 33mm, caliber 1520, total length 17.5cm, weight approx 78.9 grams, dial good, hands advance, winds, button screws in, some usage scratches to dial and back consistent with age and usage, some wear to strap but generally good

Lot 67

A Victorian button back upholstered fireside chair, 100cm tall x 69cm wide

Lot 362

A fine and large early 20th century walnut armchair in late 17th century style; the vase-shaped splat above a drop-in seat and outset arms with scrolling terminals, raised on unusual pronounced squared cabriole legs terminating in pointed pad-style feet. Together with one other mid-19th century mahogany and button-backed upholstered nursing-style chair on cabriole legs (minus castors and for restoration) (2)

Lot 1184

A Victorian carved mahogany button-back chair

Lot 1186

A Victorian carved walnut armchair with button back, on scroll supports and with pot casters

Lot 1302

A pair of early 20th century French style carved settees of tub form, with button backs and raised on scroll supports (2)

Lot 361

A Collection of Assorted Silver, including: a silver and ivory cheese scoop, by Samuel Pemberton, Birmingham; three George III Old English pattern sauce ladles; a pair of glove-stretchers; a shoe horn and a button hook, weighable silver 4oz 11dwt, 141gr (7)

Lot 3011

German viola c1900 with 38.5cm (15.25") two-piece maple back and ribs and spruce top, button etched 'G.M. 1886', bears label 'Antonius Stradivarius Cremonensis Fecit anno 1727', 64.5cm overall; in felt lined carrying case

Lot 302

Steiff - A Steiff teddy bear with button and yellow tag in ear, displayed in a metamorphic high chair. Item appears to be in good condition.

Lot 303

Steiff - Steiff teddy bears - two teddy bears with button and yellow tag in ear and the bears are displayed in a wooden chair. Items appear to be in good condition.

Lot 301

Steiff Bear - A Steiff bear growler with white tag, button in ear, glass eyes, stitched nose, jointed limbs # 01532 displayed on a wooden rocking chair. Appears to be in good condition.

Lot 300

Steiff - a 2007 Steiff teddy bear, displayed in a coloured wooden rocking chair, with button and yellow tag in ear. Item appears to be in good condition.

Lot 100

UNUSUAL OMEGA 'CHRONOSTOP' STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH DRIVER'S WRISTWATCH, ref. 145.010, c.1969, 17-jewel cal. 920 manual wind movement, slate grey dial, 12 at normal 3 position, applied polished baton hour markers with luminous dots, white outer 1/5th second divisions, pointed white baton hands with luminous inserts, orange centre chronograph hand, brushed and polished tonneau case, screw down back, winding crown at 1, chronograph button at 11, fitted Omega textured red calf leather strap with signed no.27 deployant clasp, case, dial & movement signed, 34mms diam. Comments: Dial: good. Movement: running at present, not tested for accuracy. Crown - adjusting correctly. Case: good, with some light scratches due to general use. Strap/Bracelet: good.

Lot 25

ASSORTED JEWELLERY comprising heart shaped agate set cigar cutter pendant, two further heart pendants and button hook (4)

Lot 96

OMEGA 'CHRONOSTOP' STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH, ref. 146.009/146.010, c. 1970, manual wind cal. 865 movement no. 28430791, slate grey dial with brushed and polished tonneau case, applied luminous tipped polished baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, pointed white baton hands with luminous inserts, orange centre chronograph hand, screw down back, winding crown at 4, chronograph button at 2, associated steel bracelet, case, dial and movement signed, 35mm diam. Comments: Movement - appears currently functioning, chronograph lags, not timed for accuracy. Dial -good, some marks to the indices. Glass - acrylic scratched . Hands - good. Case - surface marks and scratches. Crown - adjusting correctly, chrono pusher stiff. Strap - damaged link, worn, marks and scratches, advise replacement.

Lot 110

GOOD FRENCH GILT BRASS REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK, retailed by Mappin & Webb, fitted with five bevelled galls window, signed white enamel Roman dial, blued steel coiled gong, Corinthian column case with cavetto cornice and ogee moulded plinth on short bracket feet, back plate stamped Made in France, case 14cms high, (18.5cms including handle), outer red leather carry case, key. Comments: cracked enamel to dial corner, one side pane inside chip to corner, works when wound, push repeat works, not timed for accuracy. Outer case scuffed and torn, missing handles and push button

Lot 1431

MINIATURE STEIFF GOAT, MINIATURE TEDDY BEARS ETC a small Steiff goat with a button in it's ear (14cms high), also with various miniature soft toys including a miniature bear with tail operating the head (13cms high) and 3 other miniature bears, miniature monkey, and 3 soft toys lions.

Lot 1758

CALLOW & SON SILVER TOP RIDING CROP - MILITARY INTEREST a riding crop with antler handle and button for Callow & Son, with a silver collar inscribed John McNeile, Coldstream Guards, from R.H.R, 1891, also stamped Callow on silver collar.

Lot 1501

MODERN FULL SIZE CELLO - LUTHES, PARIS the cello with a two piece back and hardwood tuning pegs, with a label inside Luthes Paris, 2009, Andante Vc 4/4. 122cms high, back (excluding button) 75.5cms high

Lot 1767

SWAINE & ADENEY RIDING CROP with two silver mounted collars (London 1929) and with a button to the antler handle, marked Swaine & Adeney.

Lot 1432

VINTAGE STEIFF CAT a soft toy cat with swivel limbs, glass eyes and stitched mouth. With a metal Steiff button in the ear. 35cms long

Lot 1516

COLLECTION OF BUTTON HOOKS - ADVERTISING a collection of various button hooks, including various metal advertising examples, a silver bladed button hook with mother of pearl handle, bone and ivory handled examples, wooden handled examples etc. With two reference books on button hooks and in a mahogany box.

Lot 1468

INLAID ANTIQUE CONCERTINA possibly German, the 21 button concertina with rosewood ends and inlaid with Stag's and various bone or ivory rosettes.

Lot 1433

EARLY STEIFF TEDDY BEAR circa 1908-1915, with black boot button eyes and stitched mouth and nose, with a mohair body with some cinnamon colouring, hump back and growler mechanism (not working). Unmarked and no button, 19ins (48cms high)

Lot 1755

SWAINE & ADENEY RIDING CROP with a silver mounted collar and inscribed Lowther 1928, and marked Swaine with silver hallmarks (London, 1927) and with a Swaine & Adeney button to the handle. Also with another silver mounted Swaine & Adeney crop, various other crops and sporting related items including hunting horns, fish mounted dish etc.

Lot 1026

A pair of Victorian red leather button library armchairs

Lot 1175

A Victorian deep button back chaise lounge with pale green and coral silk foliate upholstery, toning fringing set to squat turned legs, brass castors, one leg stamped c.v.s.

Lot 174

An N.E.R metal whistle and an oval L.N.E.R railway service button hole badge

Lot 164

Three Second World War Diaries belonging to a Royal Air Force casualty, the details of the owner are a little vague giving only name and rank but by cross referencing entries in the diaries with 'Commonwealth War Graves Commission' and marriage records we were able to ascertain that they belonged to Pilot Officer Eric Moore, of 59 Squadron, the diaries cover 14th - 29th January 1940, 5th December -  16th December 1940, and 3rd January - 30th January 1941, there must have been other diaries written by Eric Moore but these three give a fascinating insight into the feelings of an RAF Bomber crew member in the dark days after Dunkirk, the hand written detailed daily entries reveal his fears, hopes and aspirations for the future, obvious dedication to his wife, and reflections on how the war will develop, there are entries on raids on French ports (a long way from the 1000 bomber raids of the later years) detailing the routes out and back, anti aircraft fire and results, not always positive, relief at raids being cancelled, and frustration when, due to weather conditions, they can't make any at all, aircraft accidents, and deaths of friends and colleagues, he details his thoughts and regrets on the prospect of his own death in action, he describes everyday life in between operations, lectures, training, drinks in the mess, some riotous!, he mentions many other air crew by name and his interactions with them, critical of some, periods of leave with Elsie, his wife, visits to the local town, Emsworth, from R.A.F. Thorney Island where he was based, he is clearly very enthusiastic about cars and describes in detail his own experience buying and, unfortunately, repairing his own, the third diary, covering January, is where he is at his most reflective, possibly because the weather is so bad he is able to take part in only one raid,  the reading of the diaries is a poignant experience because 79752 Pilot Officer Eric Moore, Observer, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was Killed in Action on the 22nd March 1941 with P/O Date (pilot) and Sgt. Watkins (Air Gunner), when his Bleheim IV Bomber aircraft, T2433, squadron code TR-X, was shot down off Katwijk by a Me109 Fighter of JG1 flown by Oberleutnant Paul Stolte, the beginning of each of the three diary's states that it should be given to his wife Elsie, gives the address where his last Will and Testament is held and that 'In it I leave everything that I possess to my wife', photos of Eric Moore can be seen on the number 59 Squadron website which also mentions his relationship with other aircrew which is detailed in the diaries, some entries are detailed below to give an indication of contents. Monday 14th October 1940: '..again detailed for L'Orient this evening, I don't feel half so jittery now when I hear such news, I think we had the worst we're likely to get on our last show..', 17/10/40: raid on Brest, describes take off, flight to target, weather condition, FLAK and bomb run, '..then, after a few seconds I let the two incendiaries off too. I was relieved to get rid of them and anxious to get out to sea..' , debrief in ops room, describes attack on 'enemy' destroyers earlier in the day by aircraft operating out of St Eval, '..the lads came back and found they had been attacking the British Navy!..', 20/10/40:description of drunken antics in Mess, '..throwing glasses, ash trays etc at the inoffensive wireless set at the end of the room..heaving arm chairs and tables in the centre of the room and executing a war dance around the pile with lamp shades on their heads..', 22/10/40: description of raid on L'Orient, '..sensation of impending disaster..' armourer hadn't plugged in the 'Mickey Mouse' (bomb release button) so bombs not released!, 24/10/40: '..also that the Coastal Command has done so well in smashing the invasion threat that we are to get ten days leave every 40 days in future..', 26/10/40: on standby for raid on Brest, Ops room for briefing, one aircraft has to drop out so required to take place, '..when Mac called through, 'I am landing, the air speed indicator is not registering, I gave a cheer and went and sat beside him for landing..', 27/10/40 raid on L'Orient, '..we came in at 4,500 feet for our attack. Running South over the town I caught a glimpse of the river which I recognised, had Mac turn 180 degrees and picking up a series of long roofs let go my stick of bombs. Beams promptly picked us up and evasive tactics prevented us seeing the results of our bombs..Mac twisted and turned making his manoeuvres more violent..he over shot the angle and and looking through the cabin roof I saw the searchlights pointed up at us, we were upside down!..I shall never understand how we failed to get hit..', 29/10/40: description of new bomb designed to set alight oil which had flowed onto water from tanks burst by Bomber Command, very crude and amateurish, deployed by hand!, 5/12/40 continued description of raid on L'Orient, disagreement with pilot over prospective factory targets, '..Mac replies 'We are sent to bomb L'Orient not a French factory making tits for babies milk bottles' quoth he..', thoughts on being killed in action, on return discovers that the 'Mickey Mouse' was unconnected to the circuit (again) so bombs still on board!, '..attended funeral of Heinman who crashed last Sunday morning..' description of funeral and grief of relatives, description of Dining in night in Officers Mess, 7/12/40: depression at thought of another week of flights, missing Elsie, description of aircraft from 53 Sqn crashing into trees on landing in poor weather, pilot, Weatherby, and Observer killed, 8/12/40: told by Flight Commander Ropy Palmer he is flying with him on raid as he is testing the Observers, Moore concerned he is under specific observation (correct), description of raid on L'Orient, gunner reports guns jammed and belly gun firing only single shots and front gun not working!, requests change of pilot and finds out he had already been complained about hence the 'test' by Palmer who declares his confidence in Moore, promises to see what he can do, 12/12/40: description of raid on Brest, heavy Flak, HMS Queen Elizabeth with destroyer screen leaves Portsmouth, no radio contact only signal lights to avoid discovery by enemy, 16/12/40: photo recce mission with Wing Commander to German aerodrome on Guernsey, spot two Dornier 18 Flying boats and a convoy of 5 ships, 4/1/41: '..a day full of tension and excitement..', description of scene at Thorney Island as Blenheims from 53 & 59 Squadrons are detailed to bomb a Hipper Class cruiser  (actually the Hipper herself) in a raid on Brest, Moore not detailed as on standby but describes excitement, apprehension, and in some, depression, at having to attack in daylight, describes damage to one of returned aircraft '..completely riddled yet none of the crew touched!..', 5/4/41: description of aircraft from 'A' and 'B' Flights 59 Sqn sent on another daylight raid on Brest, as given by colleagues, 10/12/40: description of loss of aircraft and crew when their TR91 radio packed up and they couldn't receive bearings to get back from a raid, believed to have crashed into Atlantic, '..another crew joined the limbo of those whose bones strew the floor of the sea bottom around these shores..', 16/1/41: 24 hrs leave with Elsie, '..hopes for our Junior were unfounded this time..have decided to wait until May before trying again. By that time the invasion attempt should be made &, I hope, frustrated. In effect, the war should be well on the way to victory for us by mid summer..', 17/1/41: description of attack on a German convoy by 6 aircraft of 59 Sqn, McCurdy's aircraft hit by a shell, '..he was damned lucky to get away with it..', 19/1/41: fed up with continuous grounding due to wet weather, criticism of some for 'wrong spirit', 21/1/40: walks into Emsworth and discovers church down side road, goes in and sits alone, very reflective, very sombre

Lot 239

18th/19th century powder horn, made from cow horn it is engraved along its length with the Royal Coat of Arms used during the period 1714 to 1801 by King George I, II, and III, and features not only the arms of England, Scotland, and Ireland, but France, Brunswick, Luneburg, and Hanover, opposite to this is engraved 'R.A. 3 Coy', the wooden end cap has an early Royal Artillery button embedded in the centre, it shows the shield of the Board of Ordnance, three left pointing cannon stacked vertically on a horizontally striated field, this type of button was used between 1790 and 1802, the horn extension overhang is pieced to take a carrying cord, the other end of the horn would have had a plug,but this is absent

Lot 265

Royal Navy Officers tin transit trunk marked to the lid 'J.R. Simpson R.N.', containing, R.N. Officers Mess Dress uniform jacket, trousers and boots, sleeve insignia to Commander, gilt Kings crown buttons, greatcoat, gilt kings crown buttons sleeve rank to sub lieutenant (removed), greatcoat, gilt Kings crown buttons, Service dress uniform jacket and trousers, Queens crown buttons, sleeve rank to Commander, ribbons for Naval General Service Medal, 1939-45 Star, Defence Medal, and 1939-1945 British War Medal to left breast, Mess Dress jacket, sleeve rank to Commander, gilt Queens crown buttons, Royal Navy Staff Officers gold and blue Aiguillettes with gilt Kings crown button, white stiff shirt with detachable collars, Womens Royal Navy Service officers jacket, sleeve rank to 3rd Officer (removed), gilt Kings crown buttons, spare Royal Navy and WRNS officers sleeve, shoulder and cap insignia, removed from uniform, the WRNS uniform is believed to have belonged to Commander Simpsons wife Alisa who served in the Royal Navy as a Wren officer, (qty) COMMANDER (S) JOHN RUSSELL SIMPSON, ROYAL NAVY (31.03.1919 – 04.04.2020)  John Simpson was a former pupil at Framlingham College.  This abridged extract is taken from his obituary, which was published in the 2019/2020 edition of The Framlinghamian:  John Simpson joined the Royal Navy in 1936 as a Cadet-under-training in the cruiser HMS FROBISHER.  He passed out third on the list of Paymaster Cadets and joined HMS SUSSEX as Paymaster Midshipman in the Mediterranean Fleet.  During this time, in 1937, he saw action in charge of an armed Naval Patrol, manning a roadblock outside Haifa in Israel during the period of Palestinian/Jewish unrest that followed Partition in that year. During the war he served ashore and at sea, in Scotland, in the Northern Approaches and at Lee-on-Solent, Portsmouth. After the war, in 1946, while serving as Supply Officer Lieutenant in HMS AJAX, the ship returned to Montevideo in Uruguay, the scene of her earlier involvement in the Battle of the River Plate in 1939. This voyage was undertaken to repatriate German Naval prisoners-of-war who had been incarcerated in neutral Uruguay throughout the War following the scuttling of the German battle cruiser, the Admiral Graf Spee. John often recalled the extraordinarily warm Civic Welcome that the ship’s company received from the Deputy President of Uruguay in a formal ceremony, just before HMS AJAX’s return voyage to Kiel in the Baltic. Following a Staff Course in the UK, John was based in Malta from 1948-50, returning to a further shore training post in Wetherby before being appointed Secretary to Rear Admiral John Cuthbert, who was Deputy Controller of the Navy at the time, and under whose command John had served in HMS AJAX.  John was paid a considerable compliment (in Service terms) by Rear Admiral Cuthbert, who requested that John should continue as his Secretary for the Admiral’s next three appointments, the final one being Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland, from 1956-58, after which Vice Admiral Sir John Cuthbert retired.   John was promoted to Commander in 1955.  Three years later, the family moved back to Suffolk and John returned to sea as Supply Officer in the light cruiser HMS BERMUDA, once again in the Mediterranean, before taking up his final Service appointment in 1960 as a Staff Training Officer at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.   He retired from the Royal Navy in 1962

Lot 267

Royal Navy Officers full dress Bicorn hat & Epaulettes to Commander J.R. Simpson R.N., bullion loop coil with Kings crown gilt button, maker Gieves Ltd, 27 Old Bond St. London, gilt Kings crown buttons to epaulettes, held in fitted Japanned tin with owners name to lidCOMMANDER (S) JOHN RUSSELL SIMPSON, ROYAL NAVY (31.03.1919 – 04.04.2020)  John Simpson was a former pupil at Framlingham College.  This abridged extract is taken from his obituary, which was published in the 2019/2020 edition of The Framlinghamian:  John Simpson joined the Royal Navy in 1936 as a Cadet-under-training in the cruiser HMS FROBISHER.  He passed out third on the list of Paymaster Cadets and joined HMS SUSSEX as Paymaster Midshipman in the Mediterranean Fleet.  During this time, in 1937, he saw action in charge of an armed Naval Patrol, manning a roadblock outside Haifa in Israel during the period of Palestinian/Jewish unrest that followed Partition in that year. During the war he served ashore and at sea, in Scotland, in the Northern Approaches and at Lee-on-Solent, Portsmouth. After the war, in 1946, while serving as Supply Officer Lieutenant in HMS AJAX, the ship returned to Montevideo in Uruguay, the scene of her earlier involvement in the Battle of the River Plate in 1939. This voyage was undertaken to repatriate German Naval prisoners-of-war who had been incarcerated in neutral Uruguay throughout the War following the scuttling of the German battle cruiser, the Admiral Graf Spee. John often recalled the extraordinarily warm Civic Welcome that the ship’s company received from the Deputy President of Uruguay in a formal ceremony, just before HMS AJAX’s return voyage to Kiel in the Baltic. Following a Staff Course in the UK, John was based in Malta from 1948-50, returning to a further shore training post in Wetherby before being appointed Secretary to Rear Admiral John Cuthbert, who was Deputy Controller of the Navy at the time, and under whose command John had served in HMS AJAX.  John was paid a considerable compliment (in Service terms) by Rear Admiral Cuthbert, who requested that John should continue as his Secretary for the Admiral’s next three appointments, the final one being Flag Officer, Scotland and Northern Ireland, from 1956-58, after which Vice Admiral Sir John Cuthbert retired.   John was promoted to Commander in 1955.  Three years later, the family moved back to Suffolk and John returned to sea as Supply Officer in the light cruiser HMS BERMUDA, once again in the Mediterranean, before taking up his final Service appointment in 1960 as a Staff Training Officer at the Royal Naval College, Greenwich.   He retired from the Royal Navy in 1962

Lot 64

A 20th Century French Louis XIV manner Kingwood painted bombe vitrine display cabinet having an arched pediment top with brass applied ormolu decoration. Single glazed panel door with hand painted scenic panels to the front and sides of the bombe lower section. Button back silk / velvet lined cushioned interior with a series of glass shelves and brackets. All raised on French kick legs. Measures approx; 177cm x 85cm x 38cm.

Lot 309

A 19th Century William IV carved oak library armchair club chair having a brown leather button backed backrest with carved scrolling sides terminiting to the padded leather armrests with scroll ends. Overstuffed leather seat pad with brass stud detailing throughout with all raised on turned leg supports with further carved decoration and brass castors. Measures approx 105cm x 73cm x 77cm.  

Lot 686

A most unusual 18th Century ivory toy of ovoid shape having a hinged lid with button clasp having multiple holes raised on a turner rosewood pedestal base. The underside having a spring loaded ivory tray section. Measures approx; 8cm tall.

Lot 578

A Victorian mahogany nursing arm chair, circa 1870, scrolling spoon back with button back upholstery, scrolling arms, raised on french cabriole support on front and saber back on brass castors. 104cm H x 61cm W x 50cm D

Lot 170

Royal Crown Derby Imari 1128 plates to include a larger plate 27cms, two 21.5cms diameter plates, a 21.5 cms diameter plate with piecrust edge and a silver button (slight imperfection) RCD Harvest Mouse paperweight [5]

Lot 603

A pair of short brown ladies boots, ankle length with lace fastenings, 1890/1905 new and never worn and a pair of blush early silk stockings, printed three knots with a deep welt, a button hook and crocheting hook (4)

Lot 325

A Victorian mahogany balloon back armchair with button down upholstery, on turned tapering legs and a Victorian style dining chair with loose cover  (2)

Lot 327

A British Ferrotype Co. 'The Telophot' Button Camera,1910, chrome, serial no. 2011, body, VG, lens, VG Notes: Produces 1" diameter images

Lot 105

A Steiff push-along skewbald horse with voice box. Button in ear, 29' long x 23' high

Lot 1

**REOFFER DECEMBER 7TH FINE ART £5000-8000** A large opal and diamond gold pendant, comprising an pebble shaped opal approx 45 x 70mm, white opal with green/orange/red play of colour, overlaid leaf decoration set with thirteen round brilliant cut diamonds of varying sizes, total diamond weight approx 1carat, 14ct gold mount, to six hinged organic textured links with a box clasp with button, length approx 14.5'', marked 18ct, total gross weight approx 127gms Provenance: purporting to be commissioned and owned by Jack Lord, of Hawaii 5.0 fame with first Hawaiian bank letter to authenticate provenance 

Lot 119

Jaeger-LeCoultre - a gentleman's 18ct rose gold Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso wristwatch, rectangular champagne dial with Arabic indices, subsidiary dial at 5, date aperture and 7, blue steel hands, the revere with dark grey dial, applied white numbers at 12, 3, 6, 9, and baton indices, outer circular seconds track, duel subsidiary dials with day/date to lower half of dial, dial approx 20 x 25mm, case approx 28 x 40mm, push buttons and signed crown, to a brown crocodile print strap, signed fold over clasp, case back marked 240.218, 2712470, total gross weight approx 120.4gms,  along with box, booklets and bookCondition report: good- working at time of report, minor wear and tear only, button functions working  

Lot 586

A 1796 PATTERN CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD AND SCABBARD. With an 83cm curved and fullered blade, with a flat back and sharpened blade, unmarked, the brass hilt with pointed langets and forward swept quillon, with stirrup guard with slot for a sword knot, the backstrap and pommel in a single rounded form, the grips in checkered ivory. With a brass mounted leather scabbard with twin ring suspension and frog button, 99cm overall. Perhaps a sword for a Yeomanry Regiment.

Lot 970

A SECOND WORLD WAR BUTTON COMPASS. A small brass cased compass, possibly M19 SOE issue. 15mm wide.

Lot 711

A COLLECTION OF DORSET A.C.F. UNIFORM AND ACCESSORIES. Including a four button khaki jacket with 'The Dorsetshire Regt' buttons, Marabout collar dogs and ACF shoulder titles, and matching trousers, map case, puttees, belts including Sam Browne with shoulder strap spurs and other items. A lot.

Lot 620

A VICTORIAN SWORD AND SCABBARD. The sword with a 60cm curved fullered flat backed blade with pointed end, double edged to the last 22cm with a shagreen covered grip (partially remaining) within a single bow guard with stepped oval pommel and quillon, with push button scabbard release, Marked HC 151. The leather scabbard with brass mounts, 75cm overall. With a French bayonet lacking scabbard.

Lot 589

A MOUNTAIN ARTILLERY OFFICERS SWORD AND MARK II SCABBARD. With a 78cm sabre type curved, pointed and fullered blade with sharpened edge, date stamped for August 1915, further stamped with Enfield inspection marks, with a nickel plated three bar guard and quillon, oval pommel with rounded steel nut, the grip bound in fish skin with wire bindings, three horizontal saw marks to the back strap. With a heavy duty brown leather scabbard with brass mounts with similar Enfield inspection marks and oval frog button. 93cm overall.

Lot 893

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY LIEUTENANT COMMANDERS TAIL COAT. A double breasted tail coat with 16 button front, shoulder boards with fouled anchor and gilt fringe, the cuffs with two and a half rings and three button cuffs.

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