CAWLEY JOHN STEPHEN: (1879-1914) English Brigade Major with the 1st Cavalry Brigade during World War I. One of the four sons of Frederick Cawley (1850-1937) 1st Baron Cawley, British Businessman and Politician, who served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 1916-18. The three youngest sons of Baron Cawley lost their lives in World War I, John Stephen Cawley being killed in action at Nery, France, at the young age of 34. It was for actions at this engagement, during the retreat from Mons, that three Victoria Crosses were awarded. A.L.S., Stephen, four pages, 8vo, Whitehall, 27th September 1911, to his mother, on the printed stationery of the War Office. Cawley writes a social letter to his mother, informing her of recent activities, 'I went down to Salisbury plain…..I took advantage of my presence there to have a trip in an aeroplane. I went up about 700' - it was perfectly safe as no wind was blowing but I did not enjoy it, as I could not get over the fact that there was 700' of space between myself and the earth. I dined with Father & Oswald at the Automobile club on the night before the Olympic sailed & after dinner O & I went to see Kismet…..' and of his work, 'I shall be rather pressed with work for the next six weeks until the two books on which I am at present engaged are sent off for proofs to be printed, after that work will be intermittent, hard when the proofs come back for correction & easy when they have been sent off again…..'. Together with a small series of poignant A.Ls.S., contemporary unsigned typescript copies of letters etc., by a variety of individuals including fellow officers of Cawley, friends and colleagues etc., all written to either Baron Cawley or his wife, most in the immediate aftermath of John Stephen Cawley's death, including Walter Runciman (President of the Board of Trade 1914-16 during World War I; stating 'I have just heard with the deepest sorrow of the death of your son…..he had led his men so gallantly that the first capture of German guns stands to his credit. In a time when you are suffering great distress at his loss it will I trust be some comfort to Lady Cawley and you that his brilliant career ended as no doubt he would have wished to die when his time had come…..let me add that when his name was read out at the Cabinet today the sentiments I am expressing most imperfectly were rumoured all round the table by those of us who knew how bright, able and high spirited he had been', 3rd September 1914), C. J. Briggs (contemporary unsigned typed copy of a letter written On Active Service detailing Cawley's death, in part, 'On the early morning of the 1st September, when the Brigade was severely attacked, your Son and my Brigade Major was unfortunately hit by a shell on the head. He never recovered consciousness, and died in about fifteen minutes…..He has been a true friend, a loyal, zealous and conscientious Staff Officer to me…..He proved himself to be a real fighter in war, and was always cool and collected…..', 3rd September 1914), G. W. Browne (in part, '….as an old friend & a stout admirer of your brilliant son, with whom I had the honour to serve for 10 years in the 20th Hussars & whom I always tried to copy in every possible way - as being in my opinion the best soldier I have ever met, may I be permitted to express the regret which I feel only too strongly at his death…..The Army & nation have lost a brilliant soldier…..', 10th September [1914]), Major Rex Osborne (contemporary unsigned typed copy of a letter and a further holograph retained draft of the second page only of another letter, written and signed in pencil, in part, 'Our brigade was attacked soon after dawn at Nery by a force double our numbers….Our Brigade headquarters were more or less in the middle of the village and the enemy's fire was mainly directed at the Southern end of the village…..Stephen like the rest of us saw at once that the situation was exceedingly serious….it was an occasion which called for personal example from the senior officers. For this reason Stephen asked the General if he might go the South end of the village, and try to help restore order….He did so and then lay down behind a small bank in the advanced line beside Major Browning…..At that moment Major Ing, Queen's Bays was hit. Stephen said to Major Browning “Poor Ing's hit” and was then himself struck on the right side of the head above his ear and behind it by a piece of shell…..They carried him into a small house which was improvised into a temporary hospital. I went to say a last good-bye to him after he was dead and he looked quite happy. He was buried there…..' the holograph page stating, in part, '….on Stephen's grave the Germans had erected a small wooden cross….I established without doubt that Stephen was one of the 4 officers and all the identity of the other 3, and I wrote their names on the wooden cross. Besides Stephen in that grave lie Capt. Bradbury RHA (VC after death) Lt. Campbell RHA, Lt. de Crespigny Queen's Bays. He, at least, is laid beside men who are worthy comrades'). Some light overall age wear, G to generally VG, 9
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ADDED LOT An early 20th Century Arts and Crafts oak Display Cabinet in high Liberty's of London style, 106cm wide x 184cm high CONDITION REPORT: Condition is generally very good and original. No “major” problems noted, some minor scuffs and scratches etc., commensurate with age. Scuffing to the feet at the bottom of the legs. One or two minor indentations to the oak. Being super critical the horizontal flat top is only very “slightly” bowed. Three panelled back looks to be in good order with screws holding the panel back in. This has come privately from a local vendor. As the piece is solid oak it is very heavy and requires a 2/3 man lift.
Amelia J Walters (British, exh. 1880-1892), Seascape, oil on canvas, signed lower right, in the original ornate gilt frame and a cabinet photograph of the artist attached to the stretcher and inscribed to verso 'Aunt Minnie', 24 x 41.5 cm. The present picture could be identified with that which Amelia Walters exhibited at the Royal Academy under title 'A Bright Gleam from the West'.
Photographs, a quantity of vintage b/w photos including small album of carte-de-visite cards (18 photos), various cabinet cards (10), other larger & smaller photos (approx. 25) with family portraits, groups, children etc, also military RP postcards (10) inc. N.C.O's Mess Hatfield 1914, plus groups, individuals etc & a few other items (mixed condition, fair/gd)
Photographs, an interesting collection of cabinet cards, approx. 50 in total, including Military, (9), mostly individual portraits in uniform, noted two showing Naval Officer's with Hong Kong and Malta photographer marks, Shipping (2), Eclipse of the Sun, topographical, Social History inc. weddings, bell-ringers, children, school groups, etc. The lot also includes 3 portrait Ambrotypes (gen gd)
‡A French 'Japonisme' beech and gilt metal mounted vitrine cabinet, in the manner of Gabriel Viardot, late 19th century, the superstructure flanked by crane and dog of Fo terminals, above a glazed bevelled shaped door and arrangement of shelves mounted with a stylised dragon, with two drawers with two marble faced drawers and juxtapositioned shelves below, on a pierced apron centred by a dragon mount and glit metal mounted stylised lion paw feet at the front, 180cm high, 91cm wide, 46cm deep ‡ Indicates that the lot is being sold whilst subject to temporary importation and that VAT is due at the reduced rate (5%). Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
‡ ϒ A French 'Japonisme' mahogany, beech and gilt metal and ivory mounted cabinet, in the manner of Gabriel Viardot, late 19th century, the panelled door decorated in the Japanese taste, depicting a flowering lacquered vase with flowers depicted in relief carved bone and a butterfly in mother of pearl, with dragon mount above and juxtapositioned shelves to the side incorporating a support formed of a patinated metal crane standing on the back of a turtle, above a pierced frieze and shaped legs incorporating scroll motifs and with gilt metal lion mask mounts at the front, united by a carved and pierced undertier and terminating in scroll carved feet, 136cm high, 75cm wide, 45.5cm deep ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.‡ Indicates that the lot is being sold whilst subject to temporary importation and that VAT is due at the reduced rate (5%). Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
‡ ϒA French 'Japonisme' mahogany, beech and gilt metal, ivory and mother of pearl mounted vitrine cabinet, in the manner of Gabriel Viardot, late 19th century, the drum-shaped glazed cabinet section with carved dragon surmount, above a glazed bevelled shaped door and arrangement of shelves mounted with a stylised dragon, the shaped and moulded plinth and apron centred by a dog of Fo mask, and on ogee shaped legs carved with scroll motifs, 190cm high, 76cm wide, 45cm deep Note: Previously attributed to the manufactory of Gabriel Viardot ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.‡ Indicates that the lot is being sold whilst subject to temporary importation and that VAT is due at the reduced rate (5%). Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.
A late 19th/early 20th Century Continental oak collectors cabinet, haing spiral twist pillars to the front and pair of doors each having panel carved with figures of armourer and swordsman and enclosing an arrangement of six short drawers and on moulded plinth base, 49cm high, 63cm wide and 27cm deep
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