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Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), modern, South Africa, a large adult bull shoulder mount, looking straight ahead, right horn 115cm, left horn 119cm, tip to tip 72.5cm, from the wall 78cm, height 148cm

Taxidermy: Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer), dated 06/10/2005, Upper Lupende, Zambia, a high quality adult bull shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the left, widest span 96cm, tip to tip 65.5cm, from the wall 84cm, height 91cm, together with identification plaque

Taxidermy: Cape Grysbok (Raphicerus melanotis), dated 15/05/2009, Addo, Eastern Cape, South Africa, adult shoulder mount with head turning to the right, 25cm from the wall, 31cm high, including identification plaque

Taxidermy: Cape Klipspringer (Oreotragus oreotragus), dated 09/05/2009, Steytierville, Eastern Cape, South Africa, adult male side mounted shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 9cm, left horn 9cm, tip to tip 5.5cm, from the wall 21cm, height 52cm, together with identification plaque

Taxidermy: Southern Mountain Reedbuck (Redunca fulvorufula), dated 0507/2005, Eastern Cape, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount looking straight ahead, from the wall 40cm, height 64cm, together with identification plaque

Taxidermy: Cape Eland (Taurotragus oryx oryx), dated 30/10/2007, South Africa, a large high quality adult bull shoulder mount turning to the left, right horn 84cm, left horn 85cm, tip to tip 50cm, from the wall 106cm, height 135cm, together with identification plaque

Taxidermy: Cape Greater Kudu (Strepsiceros strepsiceros), modern, South Africa, a high quality large adult bull shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 132cm, left horn 131.5cm, tip to tip 45.5cm, from the wall 97cm, height 157cm

Taxidermy: Cape Eland (Taurotragus oryx), circa 1913, attributed to Rowland Ward Ltd, 167 Piccadilly, London, young adult female neck mount looking straight ahead, right horn 77cm, left horn 76cm, tip to tip 26cm, from the wall 70cm, height 136cm, mounted upon a shaped oak shield, taken by Naval Officer Harold William Fawcett, bearing ivorine label "Eland, Cape St Bras, Angola".Harold William Fawcett was a hugely interesting character, entering the navy as a boy in 1905, fighting in the Dardanelles campaign and at Jutland, while finding plenty of time for hunting and adventure before the war. He then joined the family wool firm in Bradford, where he invented centrifugal washing machines (as well as, in his own time, developing novel catamaran designs) before being brought into the Admiralty in 1939. While there he developed airborne anti-submarine radar, having to wangle a personal interview with Churchill to prevent the air campaign against the U-boats from being abandoned altogether.

Taxidermy: Gemsbok Oryx Pedestal Mount (Gazella gazella), dated 30/06/2005, Eastern Cape, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, right horn 86.5cm, left horn 83.5cm, tip to tip 34cm, mounted upon an octagonal hard wood pedestal, overall height 236cm, bearing attached engraved brass plaque "Oryx, Eastern Cape, South Africa, 30 June 2005"Condition report: overall condition is very good, ears, nose, eyes in good order no issues, base structure sound.

Taxidermy: Cape Buffalo (Syncerus caffer caffer), circa late 20th century, South Africa, a large adult bull shoulder mount looking straight ahead, right horn 81cm, left horn 81cm, tip to tip 49cm, widest span 80.5cm, from the wall 119cm, height 85cm, measured using Rowland Ward method 12

Taxidermy: Cape Bushbuck (Tragelaphus sylvaticus), modern, South Africa, a high quality adult male shoulder mount, with head turning slightly to the left, from the wall 36cm, height 81.5cm

Taxidermy: Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), modern, South Africa, high quality adult male shoulder mount with head turning slightly to the right, from the wall 61cm, height 106cm

Skulls/Anatomy: Chacma Baboon Skull (Papio ursinus), dated 04/07/2005, Eastern Cape, South Africa, a young adult complete bleached skull, 18cm long, 13.5cm high, mounted upon a wall hanging rectangular shield, bearing attached engraved plaque "Baboon, Eastern Cape, S.A, 4 July 2005" CITES Annex B, Appendix II, with proof of legal import

Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Skulls, a varied selection of African game trophies to include - two South African Springbok horns on upper skulls, Blesbok adult male horns on upper skull, Common Impala adult male horns on upper skull, Cape Greater Kudu young adult bull horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx horns on upper skull, Cape Red Hartebeest horns on upper skull, Plains Zebra complete skull (jaw bone damaged) (8)Condition report: . Zebra Skull - upper right section of jaw bone damaged, 02/08/21

Horns/Skulls: A Collection of African game Trophies, circa 1990, South Africa, comprising - two sets of adult male Gemsbok Oryx horns on cut upper skulls, on similar hardwood shields, Cape Greater Kudu large adult bull horns on cut upper skull, on hardwood shield, Cape Red Hartebeest adult male horns on cut upper skull, on hard wood shield (4)

Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Skulls, a varied selection of African game trophies to include - two South African Springbok horns on upper skulls, Blesbok adult male horns on upper skull, Common Impala adult male horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx horns on upper skull, Cape Red Hartebeest horns on upper skull, Black Wildebeest adult horns on upper skull, Blue WIldebeest adult horns on upper skull (8)

Antlers/Horns: A Collection of African Game Trophies, circa late 20th century, comprising - two sets of adult Gemsbok Oryx horns, one cut upper skull set mounted upon a shaped shield, another set on upper skull, a set of adult Cape Red Hartebeest horns on cut upper skull, mounted upon a shaped shield, a set of adult female Blue Wildebeest horns on upper skull (4)

Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Skulls, a varied selection of African game trophies to include - South African Springbok horns on upper skull, Blesbok adult male horns on upper skull, Common Impala adult male horns on upper skull, Common Warthog upper skull, Black Wildebeest adult male horns on upper skull, Gemsbok Oryx horns on upper skull, Cape Red Hartebeest horns on upper skull, Plains Zebra complete skull (jaw bone damaged) (8)Condition report: . Zebra Skull -upper section of left side jaw bone missing, Warthog skull - incorrect tusk fitted (two right side tusks present). 02/08/21

Taxidermy: Cape Blue Duiker (Philantomba monticola), dated 18/05/2209, Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa, a full mount adult mal with head turning back and to the right, stood with front foot raised upon grit and soil covered faux groundwork, right horn 5cm, left horn 5cm, overall animal length 53cm, height 37cm, overall length of base 65cm, depth 33cm, overall height 48cm, together with identification plaque

Taxidermy: A Late Victorian Cased Cape Petrel (Daption capense), circa 1880-1900, a full mount adult with head turning to the left, stood upon grit covered rock work, set against a plain wash painted interior, enclosed within a period ebonised single-glass display case with gilt painted moulding, 38.5cm by 17cm by 37.5cm

A Great War ‘German East Africa’ D.C.M. awarded to Regimental Sergeant Major T. West, 5th Regiment, South African Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (4762 C. S. Mjr: T. West. 5/S.A. Inf:) very fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 March 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout. On one occasion during an enemy counter-attack he greatly helped to steady his company by his coolness and daring.’ Thomas West was born in Kildare, Ireland, and having emigrated to South Africa resided at Wynberg, Cape Province, where he was employed as an Explosive Maker prior to the Great War. His attestation form for the South African Expeditionary Forces list his previous military service as: ‘1st Royal Scots 6 years 3 months; Rhodesian Regiment 9 months; Scotts Railway Guards 6 months; K Battery Heavy Artillery 7 months.’ He attested for the 5th Regiment, South African Infantry, on 2 December 1915, and served with them during the Great War in German East Africa. Sold with copied research.

A scarce Korean War South African, 2 Squadron ‘Flying Cheetahs’, P51 ‘Mustang’ fighter pilot’s gallantry group of six awarded to Captain, later Kommandant, Sydney Grey de la Harpe, who was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross and four Air Medals (for 80 missions) for his distinguished service and valour during the Korean war South Africa, Korea 1950-53 (Lt. S. G. De La Harpe) officially impressed naming; South African Good Conduct Medal, edge officially numbered ‘613’; United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, bronze, impressed (SYDNEY G. DE LA HARPE); United States of America, Air Medal, bronze, with three oak leaf clusters emblem on riband; U.N. Korea (Lt. S. G. De La Harpe) officially impressed naming; South Korea, Korea Medal, very fine and better (6) £1,200-£1,600 --- United States of America, D.F.C. citation: ‘Lieutenant Sydney Grey de la Harpe, South African Air Force, did distinguish himself by extraordinary achievement whilst participating in aerial flight on 24 June 1951. He led a flight of F-51 type aircraft on interdiction of Sariwon Airfield, North Korea. Second Lieutenant R. L. Staats flew in the position of wing man in this three-ship mission carrying 500 lb. bombs as well as rockets and .50 ammunition. Although anti-aircraft fire was continuous and intense over the airfield, Lieutenant de la Harpe personally directed successive attacks showing leadership and valor far above and beyond that normally expected. He directed the attacks with such outstanding success that four direct hits were obtained on the runway and two gun positions were destroyed. He did not leave the area until he was positive that the optimum damage had been inflicted. By his devotion to duty and his confident direction of the attacks, Lieutenant de la Harpe has caused the greatest possible damage to the enemy potential. His act has brought the highest credit on himself, his Unit, and the South African Air Force.’ Sydney Grey de la Harpe was born on 17 April 1929, at his father’s farm Taungs, Middleburg, Cape Province. After matriculation from school, fluent in English and Afrikaans, he attested as a Cadet in the S.A. Military College on 1 April 1947. He qualified on 31 March 1949 and was posted to Central Flying School, Migel, on 2 April 1949, additionally being appointed 2nd Lieutenant for flying duties. Posted to 2 (Flying Cheetahs) Squadron, with the original contingent of 49 officers and 157 men, he left Durban for Tokyo, Japan en route to Korea on 26 September 1950. Arriving at Johnson Air Base on 5 November, the squadron spent the next 10 days converting to F-51 Mustangs. Here the Americans tried to treat them like complete novices, whereas most had flown the Mustang previously, some during the Second War. It took a serious demonstration in acrobatic flying to show the Americans the error of their ways. By 12 November, the conversion was complete and the first pilots were on their way to Korea. On 16 November a further 13 officers and 21 other ranks left for K9 airfield at Pusan. The squadron was attached to the American 18th Fighter Bomber Wing, with whom they remained for the rest of the war. On 19 November, the advance detachment moved to K24 near the North Korean capital, Pyongyang, flying their first combat mission the same day. De La Harpe’s first mission was on 30 December 1950, an attack on an enemy occupied village and by the end of January 1951, he had completed a further 11 missions against enemy ground targets, on one mission his aircraft being damaged by anti-aircraft fire during an attack on an enemy Command Post. During the following five months, he took part in a further 71 combat missions, the majority against ground targets, with his last mission being flown on 24 June, for a total of 83 missions flown. Two weeks after his last mission, de La Harpe’s tour was over and on 11 July he was on his way home. For his service in Korea, he was awarded the United States Distinguished Flying Cross and four Air Medals for 80 combat missions. On his return home, he filled many senior positions in the South African Air Force before finally retiring in 1969 after 22 years’ service to take up a position as a sales representative (flying) with a Johannesburg aviation company. He died on 10 August 2010. Sold with official photos from S.A.A.F., including one of de la Harpe receiving the U.S. D.F.C. Also, a large amount of copied research, including service record, copies of his 83 combat mission reports. Together with ‘The American DFC to UK and Commonwealth Forces for Korea’ by W. Westlake (contains de la Harpe’s citation) and a DVD produced by ‘The Friends of the SAAF Museum’, being two informal Q&A sessions with S.A.A.F. veterans who were pilots in North Africa during WWII and Korea, including de la Harpe.

Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Basutoland (Pte. W. J. Brandt. Burghersdorp Burg.) nearly extremely fine, rare to unit £300-£400 --- One of only two medals awarded to the Burghersdorp Burgher Force.

A Selection of Miscellaneous Medals, including a Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service cape badge, silver; a Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve cape badge, silver; a St Andrew’s Ambulance Corps Jubilee Medal 1904-54, unnamed; two Army Temperance Association: India Medals, silver, for 8 and 12 Years’ Abstinence respectively; an Army Rifle Association Methuen Cup Prize Medal, silver-gilt and enamel, with four date bars, for 1904, 1905, 1907, and 1908, with top riband buckle; a Royal Horse Artillery Prize Medallion, bronze, the reverse engraved ‘3rd Brigade Boxing 1937’, in F. Phillips, Aldershot, fitted case; and a Jutland Commemorative Medallion, bronze, generally very fine and better (8) £60-£80

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, unofficial rivets between state and date clasps (Orderly A. E. Sheppard. I.Y. H.P. Staff.) good very fine £100-£140 --- A. E. Sheppard served as an Orderly with the Imperial Yeomanry Hospital Staff at Pretoria.

Five: Lieutenant-Colonel A. B. Thorburn, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Lieut: A. B. Thorburn. A. & S. Hdrs:) engraved naming; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lt. A. B. Thorburn. A. & S. Hgrs.) engraved naming; 1914 Star, with clasp (Capt: A. B. Thorburn. A. & S. Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. A. B. Thorburn.) light contact marks to Boer War pair, generally very fine and better (5) £600-£800 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 15 June 1916. Adam Brown Thorburn was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders on 6 December 1899, and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War, being present during the operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900; in the operations in the Transvaal, July 1900 to May 1902; and in Cape Colony, May 1902. Promoted Lieutenant on 16 September 1901, and Captain on 20 May 1909, he served during the Great War on the Western Front on the Staff from 14 August 1914, and afterwards in command of the 5th Battalion, Highland Light Infantry from 8 September 1918. For his services during the Great War he was promoted Lieutenant-Colonel and was Mentioned in Despatches. Sold together with the recipient’s cloth slip-on epaulettes with rank insignia; Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Glengarry cap badge; and a set of Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Officers Collar Dogs.

Pair: Private A. Flynn, East Lancashire Regiment Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (1500 Pte. A. Flynn, E. Lanc: Regt.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (1500 Pte. A. Flynn. E. Lanc: Regt.) mounted on contemporary silver pin bar as worn, toned, very fine (2) £140-£180

Five: Private R. Tattersall, 10th Hussars, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 12 February 1915 Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4372. Pte. R. Tattersall. 10th. Hussars); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4372 Pte. R. Tattersall. 10th. Hussars); 1914-15 Star (28313 Pte. R. Tattershall [sic]. 10th. Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (28313 Pte. R. Tattershall [sic]. 10-Hrs.) with lids of named card boxes of issue for the Great War awards with OHMS transmission envelopes addressed to ‘Mrs. E. A. Tattersall, 3 River View Terrace, Penworthan, Preston, Lancashire’, light contact marks, very fine and better (5) £200-£240 --- Rowland Tattersall was born in Accrington, Lancashire, in 1877 and attested for the 10th Hussars at Preston, Lancashire, on 4 January 1897, having previously served in the 5th Lancashire Artillery Volunteers. He purchased his discharge on 9 March 1898, but re-enlisted in the 10th Hussars at Preston on 16 January 1900, and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War from 23 May to 16 October 1900, and again from 23 February 1901 to 5 June 1902. He saw further service in India from 6 January 1903 to 24 October 1907, before transferring to the Army Reserve on 16 January 1908. He was discharged on 15 January 1912. Following the outbreak of the Great War Tattersall enlisted in the 10th Hussars for a third time, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 23 November 1914. He was killed in action on 12 February 1915. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Sold with named Record Office enclosure for the British War and Victory Medals; OHMS transmission envelope for the Memorial Plaque; and copied research.

THREE LADIES JACKET, A CAPE AND A MAN'S WAXED JACKET

A rare red wool Lama's meditation cape, Tibet, 19th century,constructed of narrow stripes of looped and knotted red wool, later relined, patched and backed with cotton canvas, 133cmProvenance:Acquired in the early 1980s Exhibited: Venice, Textiles du Bhutan pour Expo Venise, 2014Footnote: The present lot is a rare example of the type of garment worn by meditating Lamas in monasteries and during winter retreats. Designed for warmth, the woollen cloth inside the cape is woven on very narrow looms with a loop created to imitate the skin of a sheep.Condition report: Pile quite heavily worn, with upwards of four small to medium holes and repairs

Boer War Imperial Yeomanry 77th (Manchester)Company Queens South Africa Medal. Unusual Rank. Awarded to 15908 SGT FAR T. READ 77TH COY 8TH IMP YEO. A four clasp example, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901. Suspension slightly slack. Farrier Sergeant Read clasp entitlement is confirmed whist serving with the 77th Coy. He is also noted as being attached to the Transvaal Constabulary.

Boer War Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Queens South Africa Pair of Medals. Awarded to 6858 PTE H WATSON A&S HDRS. Comprising: Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902. Medals loose. Private Hugh Watson enlisted in February 1899 and was posted to South Africa in May 1900. He was discharged in 1902 as unfit for further service

2nd Bn Lincolnshire Regiment Wounded & POW Queens South Africa Medal. Awarded to 2141 CORPL J. TAYLOR 2ND LINCOLN REGT. Bearing three clasps Cape Colony, PAARDEBERG, JOHANNESBURG. Corporal J Taylor is confirmed as serving with the 2nd Bn on the 21st February 1900 he was reported wounded at Paardeberg. Returning to his Battalion he was reported captured on the 11th July 1900 at Zilikats Nek. He was later released. Clasp entitlement confirmed, also entitled to the clasp South Africa 1901.

Boer War Irish Royal Dublin Fusiliers 6 clasp Queens South Africa Medal awarded to 5584 PTE E CARR RL. DUBLIN FUS. Bearing six clasps Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, South Africa 1902. Medal with ghost dates to the reverse. Private Edward Carr a native of Dublin enlisted in November 1895 and landed in South Africa on the 18th May 1897. During the Boer War he was slightly wounded at Colenso on the 15th December 1899. He left South Africa for the East Indies on the 12th February 1902. He service papers indicate he was dangerously wounded in action on the 7th October 1903. Back in the UK he transferred to the Army Reserve on the 15 December 1912.

Boer War 2nd Brabant's Horse, four clasp Queens South Africa Medal. Awarded to 4228 SJT A PARKER BRABANT'S HORSE. Bearing four clasps Cape Colony, Wittebergen, Belfast, South Africa 1901. Medal Roll also indicates served with Driscolls Scouts

Boer War / WW1 South Staffordshire Regiment & Army Service Corps MONS Star Group of 5 Medals Awarded to Private John Fisher who served during the Boer War with the 1st Bn South Staffordshire Regiment and in September 1914 landed in France with the Army Service Corps. Comprising: Queens South Africa Medal (ghost dates removed), two clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State 5318 PTE S. STAFFORD. REGT, Kings South Africa Medal two clasps South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, 5318 PTE S. STAFFORD REGT, 1914 Star (replacement clasp), MS-2238 PTE ASC, British War Medal, Victory Medal PTE ASC. Medals loose. Private John Fisher medal and clasp entitlement for the Boer are confirmed on the 1st Bn South Staffordshire Roll. He is noted as landing in France whilst serving with the ICAP ASC Possibly 1 Corps Ammunition Park. on the 23rd September 1914.

Boer War Irish Royal Munster Fusiliers Distinguished Service Order Group of Seven Medals. Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel James Clare Macnamara Canny CBE., DSO, who was awarded the DSO for gallantry during the Boer War and during the Great War and operations on the North West Frontier with the Army Service Corps. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order (VRI), Queens South Africa three clasps Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, LIEUT J.C.M. CANNY DSO R. MUNS FUS, Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, LT J.C.M. CANNY DSO R. MUNS FUS. (Both QSA., KSA in the correct engraved style), 1914 Mons Star and Clasp CAPT J.C M. CANNY DSO A.S.C. British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, BT LT. COL, India General Service Medal, clasp Waziristan 1921-24 BT L.CO. J.C.M. CANNY RASC. The group remains mounted by Spink and Son Ltd court style as originally worn Distinguished Service Order London Gazette, 27 September 1901 In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa. Lieutenant Colonel James Clare Macnamara Canny CBE., DSO was born in 1877 and was commissioned into the Royal Munster Fusiliers in May 1899. Embarking to South Africa he served as Station Staff Officer, taking part in operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, the action at Rhenoster Kop; operations in Orange River Colony, Bethlehem and Wittebergen. He was mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette, 10 September 1901 and 25 April, 1902). He was promoted to Lieutenant 7 July 1901 and served as Adjutant, Royal Munster Fusiliers from the 9 February 1907 to 15 September 1908. He was promoted Captain in the Royal Munster Fusiliers on the 13 June 1908. Later that year he appears to have transferred to the Army Service Corps on the 23 September 1908. At the outbreak of the Great War he landed in France on the 17th October 1914, earning the 1914 Star and clasp. He was promoted Temporary Lieutenant Colonel 8 April, 1915 and was mentioned in Despatches and given the Brevet of Lieutenant Colonel 1 January 1918. He was appointed Assistant Director of Transport for the Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force from 19 March, 1918 and was created a CBE in 1919. He died in 1942

4th Bn Liverpool Regiment Queens South Africa Medal. Awarded to 5839 PTE J.W. BECKITT LIVERPOOL REGT. Bearing the three clasps South Africa 1902, Cape Colony, Transvaal. The medal rolls notes previously served with Royal Lancaster Regiment.

Royal Army Medical Corps Queens Sudan, Queens South Africa Medal Group of Four Medals. Awarded to 11216 Private Archibald Edward Arthur Haines RAMC. Comprising: Queens Sudan Medal (PTE RAMC), Queens South Africa Medal (Ghost Dates), two clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, (PTE RAMC), Kings South Africa Medal South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (PTE RAMC), Khedives Sudan Medal clasp Khartoum (Privately engraved naming).Private Archibald Edward Arthur Haines was a native of Cirencester and enlisted into the Medical Staff Corps on the 22nd August 1891. He saw service in Egypt from January to October 1898 and was then posted to Malta before service in South Africa from February 1900 until November 1902. He returned to the UK and was transferred to the Reserve 1912. He died, aged 95, in November 1969.

Royal Engineers Officer Queens South Africa Medal Awarded to LIEUT A HARDCASTLE RE. Bearing two clasps Cape Colony, Driefontein. Retaining original ribbon and pin as worn. Correct Officer style naming. Lieutenant Alexander Hardcastle was commissioned in July 1892 and was promoted Lieutenant in 1895. After service in South Africa he resigned his commission and was recalled for WW1 service. A Lieut Alexander Hardcastle appears on the QSA medal roll serving with the Cape Government Railways as Traffic Inspector Cape Town. He is noted as working with armoured trains Troops and Stores, also blockhouse trains. He returned from South Africa in July 1900.

1882 (Short) Pattern British Cavalry Trooper Sword By Robert Mole Birmingham A good clean example with single edged blade with etched cutlers panel of ROBERT MOLE & SONS MAKERS BIRMINGHAM. The Hilt with pierced guard and two piece leather grip, with five rivets. Housed in Regulation pattern metal scabbard with two fixed rings. Blade length 33 inches The scabbard with faint stamps CMR which may indicate Cape Mounted Rifles.

WW2 Canadian Army sheepskin-lined canvas overcoat, maker marked & dated 1940, size 40, complete with belt. Along with a post war British Army post war, "Cape, Bandsman's Highland Brigade, by J. Compton, Sons & Webb Ltd, size 4" comprising of two parts. (2)

WW2 British RAF Form F Combat Report dated 11/11/40 detailing a probable kill by P/O Edward P Wells of B Flight, 41 Sqn RAF flying a Spitfire and destroying a Heinkel Hs.126 over Cape Gris Nez. Two sheets giving details of the action along with an Escape and Evasion Compass.

Ian Fleming, The Spy Who Loved Me, First published 1962, Jonathan Cape Thirty Bedford Square London, copyright 1962 by Glidrose Productions Ltd, with dust jacket

A STAINLESS STEEL 'CAPE COD' AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH, BY HERMÈS, CIRCA 202018-jewel Cal-SW1000 automatic  movement, rectangular dial with silvered Arabic numerals, date aperture at 6 o'clock, polished luminous hands, within a conforming steel case with curved openwork lugs with back held by 4 screws, crown with H logo, fitted maker's black alligator strap with signed steel buckle, dial, case and movement signed, serial no. 34255**, ref. CC1.710*, with original fitted display box, guarantee booklet from Hermès, 24, rue du Faubourg St Honoré in Paris dated December 16th 2020, case (including crown): 3cm, length 22.2cm** Subject to CITES regulations when exporting item outside of the EUCondition Report: Glass: no scratches or wear observedCase & lugs: superficial signs of wearStrap:  ** Subject to CITES regulations when exporting item outside of the EU; Superficial signs of wearIn running condition at the time of inspectionRetail price: €3,000 (€2,850 without alligator strap)An external watch specialist who verifies each watch prior to each auction in order to open them, checks their working condition, mentions any potential damage, mentions any movement ref numbers etc...For any additional assistance, please refer to the department.

The Author's First Book, & Others  Maclaverty (Bernard) Secrets and other Stories, Belfast (Blackstaff) 1977. First Edn. of Author's First Book, with Signed Dedication to 'Canon and Mrs. Gebby' (author) 28.5.77; also with First American Edn., of same work, Viking 1984; Lamb, Belfast & Lond. 1980. First Edn.; Cal, Belfast (Blackstaff Press) 1983. First Edn., & London First Edn. of same Cape 1983, Signed by Author; Graced Notes, Lond. (Cape) 1997, First Edn; The Anatomy School, Lond. (Cape) 2001. First Edn. Signed by Author; Matters of Life and Death, Lond. (Cape) 2006. First Edn., all orig. pict. d.w.'s. V. good clean lot. (8)

Fleming (Ian) The Diamond Smugglers, 8vo, L. (Jonathan Cape) 1957, First Edn., illus. with photographs, gilt lettered spine, black cloth, d.j., clipped not price, [Gilbert A15a (1.2); Octopussy and The Living Daylights, 8vo L. (Jonathan Cape) 1966, First Edn., First Issue, brown cloth, gilt lettering to spine and front cover, d.j. by Richard Chopping, clipped (not price). Good Copy [Gilbert A14a (1.1)] (2)

Fleming (Ian) For Your Eyes Only, 8vo, L. (Jonathan Cape) 1960, First Edn., First Impression, original black cloth, gilt lettered spine, eye design to front cover, hf. title, title page printed in red and black, in original d.j. designed by Richard Chopping, clipped (not priced). Good Copy, [Gilbert A8a (1.1)]. (1) * This was the Author's First collection of short stories, all with James Bond featured.

Fleming (Ian)  Doctor No, 8vo L. (Jonathan Cape) 1958, First Edn., black cloth, silver lettered spine, design to upper cover in brown (Gilberts Second State Binding), d.j. design by Pat Marriott, clipped (not priced) some fading, but otherwise good copy [Gilbert A6a (1.3)] (1) * Doctor No was the first of Fleming's Novels to be made into a Movie, starring Sean Connery as James Bond.

Lessing (Doris) The Good Terrorist, 8vo, L. (J. Cape) 1985, Signed Limited Edition, No. 229 (250) Copies, cloth backed marble boards, glassine cover; Fowles (John) A Maggot, 8vo L. (J. Cape) 1985, Signed Limited Edn. No. 375 (500) copies, cloth backed marble boards, glassine covers. Good Copies. (2)

Fleming (Ian) On Her Majesty's Secret Service, 8vo L. (J. Cape) 1963, First Edn., cloth with silvered letter spine and design front cover; You Only Live Twice, 8vo L. (J. Cape) 1964, First Edn., cloth, with gilt Chinese lettering to front cover, both lack d.j.; Thrilling Cities, 8vo L. (J. Cape) 1963, illus. cloth and d.j., as a lot, w.a.f. (3)

Hemingway (Ernest) A Moveable Feast, 8vo L. (Jonathan Cape) 1964, First Edn., boards, gilt lettering, d.j., clipped (not priced), some tears. (1)

Christie (Agatha) Cat Among the Pigeons, 8vo L. (Crime by Collins) 1959, First Edn., red cloth, d.j., (price clipped); Bates (H.E.)  A Moment in Time, 8vo, L. (M. Joseph) 1964, First Edn., cloth and d.j.; A Crown of Wild Myrtle, 8vo, L. (M. Joseph 1962,) First Edn., cloth & d.j.; Ustimor (P.) Home of Regrets, 8vo, L. (J. Cape) 1943, First Edn., cloth and d.j.; Coward (Noel) Conversation Piece, 8vo, L. (W. Heinemann) 1934, First Edn., cloth and d.j. As a lot, w.a.f. (5)

Fred YATES (1922-2008)Valerie's GardenOil on boardSignedFurther signed and inscribed 'Painted in Valerie's Garden at Cape Cornwall, St Just' to verso17 x 22cmCondition report: This is in lovely, slightly dirty condition

LE CARRE, John - The Spy Who Came in From the Cold : org. cloth in complete but stained d/w, 8vo, Gollancz, first edit, 1963. With - Hemingway, Across the River and Into the Trees, Faber, first ed, 1950. With - The Old Man of the Sea, Cape, first ed.1952.(3)

JOYCE, James - A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man : cloth in d/w, 8vo, six drawings by Robin Jacques, Cape, first illustrated edition, 1956. With ten other literature.(11)

GREENE, Major William Howe - The Wooden Walls Among the Ice Floes Telling the Romance of the Newfoundland Seal Fishery : 102 illustrations and 2 maps, org. blue cloth, 4to, Hutchinson, 1933. With - Villiers, A. J, Falmouth For Orders. The story of the last clipper ship race around Cape Horn, org. cloth, 4to, 1934. With 13 others on sailing and tall ships (some with additional pieces added) Most in bright fresh condition.(15)

AYRTON, Michael - The Testament of Daedalus : org. cloth backed marbled boards in d/w, 8vo, Methuen, first edition, 1962. With - Clausentum Sonnets by John Arlott Drawings by Michael Ayrton, cloth in d/w, 8vo Cape, first ed. 1946. With six others.(8)

LAWRENCE, T. E : The Letters ... edited by David Garnett, org. cloth in clipped d/w, 4to, Cape, first ed. 1938. With eight others relating to T. E Lawrence, and four by David Garnett.(12)

HEMINGWAY, Ernest - A Moveable Feast : org. cloth in d/w, 8vo, Cape, first ed. 1964. With - Waugh, Evelyn, The Holy Places, wood engravings by Reynolds Stone, org. cloth, Queen Anne Press, tall 8vo, limited edition of 1000 numbered copies, 1953. 2 others by Hemingway, and 6 by Graham Greene.(10)