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A George II cast silver taperstick by James Gould, London 1740 A George II cast silver taperstick by James Gould, London 1740, with a reel capital, a knopped column and a moulded and shaped base, engraved with a crest, 10.5cm (4 1/4in) high, 123g (3.95 oz) The crest of JONES of Tredustan, Brecknockshire.

T. Burrough 'A glimpse of Sunshine' watercolour, pen and ink on board, signed lower right, unframed, together with a sketch titled 'Capital' study of a column, 37 x 27cm

A REGENCY STYLE ELECTRIC TABLE LAMP BASE, the opalescent glass Ionic column with gilt brass capital, on a turned foot and square base, 10 1/2" high

6th-4th century BC. A round-section penannular loop with hatched and plain panels, roundels and incised leaf motifs; each terminal a ram's head with horns curved beneath the lower jaw; old collector's number 'M509[..]' to the inner face. Accompanied by an Art Loss Register certificate. For similar examples from the Oxus Treasure see The British Museum accession numbers ANE 124036 and ANE 124043. 47 grams, 70mm (2 3/4"). From the private collection of Lord McAlpine of West Green, London, UK; acquired in the 1980s. Bracelets were very popular in ancient Persia and usually display a number of animal heads, most commonly rams or lions. There are a number of depictions showing the presentation of tribute by foreign dignitaries at sites such as Susa and the great palace at Persepolis. Xenophon tells us in the Anabasis that bracelets were among the gifts that were highly prized among the Persians and that it was common practice for the Great King to give gold bracelets as gifts to high ranking courtiers. Rams in ancient Persia were held in high regard as they were seen as a symbol of virility. This style of bracelet can be traced back to Persepolis, the capital city of ancient Persia and were usually found in the ancient royal courts of the city and were possibly given as royal gifts to courtiers. Fine condition.

14th-15th century AD. A bronze ring with quatrefoil plaque, hatched leaves and central rectangular intaglio capital 'R'. 4.11 grams, 23mm overall, 18.68mm internal diameter (approximate size British R, USA 8 1/2, Europe 18.75, Japan 18) (1"). Property of an Essex gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. [No Reserve] Extremely fine condition.

1000-1470 AD. A ceramic vessel with flat base and globular body, elliptical in plan, tubular neck; the upper body with four panels with reserved designs of figures in bird costume. 770 grams, 23cm (9"). From an old private collection; acquired before 1990. The Chimú built a capital at Chan Chan, just north of Trujillo. Chan Chan is the largest pre-Columbian city in Peru, covering about 20 sq km, and is estimated to have housed about 50,000 people. Gone, for the most part, is the technique of painting pots. Instead, they were fired by a simpler method than that used by the Moche, producing the typical blackware seen in many Chimú pottery collections. Despite its poorer quality, this pottery still shows us life in the Chimú kingdom. Although the quality of the ceramics declined, metallurgy developed and various alloys, including bronze, were worked. The Chimú were also exceptionally fine goldsmiths. It is as an urban society that the Chimú are best remembered. Their huge capital contained approximately 10,000 dwellings of varying quality and importance. Buildings were decorated with friezes, the designs moulded into the mud walls, and the more important areas were layered with precious metals. There were storage bins for food and other products from their empire, which stretched along the coast from the Gulf of Guayaquil to Chancay. There were huge walk-in wells, canals, workshops and temples. The royal dead were buried in mounds with a wealth of funerary offerings. The Chimú had a highly organised society - it must have been to have built and supported a city such as Chan Chan. Chimor was conquered by the Incas 50 years before the arrival of the Spanish, so there were plenty of survivors from pre-Inca times to dictate the particulars of daily life before the conquest by Inca Tupac Inca Yupanqui. Chimor grew out of the remnants of the Moche culture. Very fine condition.

A pair of grey veined white marble pedestals, each with octagonal top above lacquered brass corinthian capital, turned tapering stem and brass base on an octagonal plinth, 47in. high. See illustration

Four vintage fountain pens; Parker Vacumatic, Wyvern perfect pen No 8, a Mentmore Auto-Flow and a Swan 'Mabie Todd' self filler and an engraved gilt metal sliding pencil with Corinthian capital and inset hardstone seal, (5).

Utagawa Toyokuni II (1777-1835) - Two coloured Japanese woodblocks, signed Gosotei Toyokuni, one depicting Evening Glow at Hirokoji Road, from the series Ten Views of Cherry Trees in the Eastern Capital (Tôto sakuragi jikkei), published by Fujikei, the other depicting 'Dawn at Nakamachi', also from the Ten Views of Cherry Trees in the Eastern Capital series, published by Joshuya Kinzo (1830-52); a third Japanese woodblock by the artist Utagawa Toyokuni IV (1823-1880), signed Kachoro Toyokuni ga, depicting Udai no nyobo "Udaayin's wife", published by Kinchodo Joshuya Juzo (1840-1850), each 49cm high, 32cm wide (3)

An early 19th Century French portico clock with block capital, flared cornice above a floral inlaid frieze, the line inlaid tapered brass capped rosewood pillars enclosing a foliate cast bezel with silvered dial, Roman numerals, eight-day movement striking on a bell with ornate cast pendulum with stylised serpents, floral frame and fruit filled urn, the base and front conformingly inlaid on stepped plinth and compressed bun feet, 48cm high

A set of six late Victorian dwarf candlesticks, by Hawksworth, Eyre & Co, Sheffield 1899/1900, each raised on a gadrooned stepped base below a fluted column with Corinthian capital and having a detachable gadrooned nozzle, 17.5cm high, loaded (6) Some minor bruises and a few pinpoint holes but largely in good condition

A Victorian silver column table lamp, by James Dixon & Sons, Sheffield 1890 raised from a square beaded and embossed base below a fluted Corinthian column, a glass reservoir above lacking fittings, 33cm high (ex reservoir) together with a matching candlestick with detachable nozzle, 33cm, both loaded (2) Table lamp is in good condition, no holes, splits or repairs but lacks fittings, the candlestick has a bruise to the capital that also affects the nozzle otherwise in in good condition. Marks are clear on both

A 17th century oak term, carved as a lady in classical dress supporting an Ionic capital on her head 36cm (14in) She has been a pilaster and thus has been cut at the ankles and from the top of the capital. She has also lost her forearms.

A 19th century hat stand, reeded hexagonal column with lotus carved capital, three sabre legs.

A Sampson Mordan & Co. yellow gold propelling pencil the signed finely decorated hobnail and line engraved hexagonal body with mirrored crown adjuster with foliate collar, flared foliate capital with inset crested blood stone seal, 3½in. (9cm.) long.

A hexagonal pedestal with floral capital, 91cm high Condition Report: Some chips to foliate details. Slight chips to edges of hexagonal column sections. Big piece knocked off moulded area above plinth (section present with lot) another loss to plinth.

A George III silver swing handle sugar basket, with pierced and engraved decoration, initialled, William Plummer, London 1777, approx. 3.9 ozt Condition report Report by GH The glass liner has one medium sized chip and some very tiny nibbles. There is a hallmark with a lion passant, a date letter which is indistinct but could be a lower case b, again an indistinct mark of a monarch's head and two makers' letters, one of which is capital W. and possibly B or P or R. The silver is in generally reasonable condition with some light dents to the body, little or no damage to the pierced decoration. Slight rubbing to the engraved decoration but no major damage or repairs. The height is 8.5 cm and 12.5 cm with the handle upright.

LAURENCE OLIPHANT: A JOURNEY TO KATMANDU (THE CAPITAL OF NEPAUL) WITH THE CAMP OF JUNG BAHADOOR..., L, John Murray, 1852, bnd together with JULES MAUREL: THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON, L, John Murray 1853, old hf cf worn

A circa 1900 wall mounted clock along with key and capital. (2)

18th century oval brass snuff box, probably made in Holland for the English market, the cover engraved with European monarchs centred on Queen Anne, the base with capital cities centred on London Provenance: purchased Avon Antiques, Bradford on Avon,1996 together with another oval brass snuff box, the cover with an engraved armorial, the larger box, 10.5cm,Part of the Michael Shrubb (1934-2013) collection of snuff boxes. Michael Shrubb was a renowned ornithologist and author who investigated the effects of farming on British birds. He was born at Sidlesham near Chichester and in 1968 he moved to Llanwrtyd Wells in Wales and later to Aberdovey on the Welsh coast. For many years he edited Welsh bird report and Welsh birds and in 2012 he received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Welsh ornithological Society. He was a co-founder of the Sussex Ornithological Society and served as a council member of the RSPB and of The British Trust for Ornithology.

TWO TIBETAN DENSATIL-STYLE GILT BRONZE SUPPORTS, 15TH CENTURY Each cast with two four-armed Bodhisattvas standing on a lotus throne above a large kalasa vase, with jewelled adornments and an elaborate headdress set with turquoise and glass beads, holding various implements and supporting a double lotus throne under a square capital, 26.4cm. (2) Cf. P F Mele, Tibet, pp.61-62, where photographs of comparable supports in situ are illustrated. These pillar supports are in a style typical of the complex at Densatil. The monastery, destroyed during China's Cultural Revolution (1966-1978) was regarded as one of the greatest treasures of central Tibet. 十五世紀 銅鎏金菩薩立像 一對

A set of eight early Victorian rosewood dining chairs Each curved top rail above twin carved capital headed uprights united with stiff leaf carved horizontal stretchers above the tapestry covered seat, standing on ring turned tapering legs. Each approximately 50 cm wide. (8) CONDITION REPORTS: Tapestry seats probably later, five with overstuffed seats, three with drop-in seats, the three with drop-in seats faded, some scuffing and scratching, some with repairs, general wear.

A silver plated rectangular presentation casket, reeded edges, ornamental embossed sides, flattened ball feet, the lid machine engraved in capital letters “Durcan. A token of our gratitude for your service, on your retirement. Lord and Lady Churchill”, 7” x 5” x 3” overall; a letter to Durcan on Downing Street paper, d 21st May 1953, confirming that Lady Churchill “has engaged you to come to her and the Prime Minister as Butler on July 15th, at a salary of £5 a week” signed “Cecily Gemmell, Private Secretary”; 2 ration books to Herbert J Durcan, 1952-53 and 1953-54 the latter showing his address as “10 Downing Street, SW1”; a photo of Churchill with suitcases in an office doorway; 4 passport style photos of Durcan (?); sundry other items. GC Plate 13

A nineteenth century French portico clock. Housing an eight day twin train cylinder movement striking half hourly on a gong and with silk suspension pendulum. In simulated tortoiseshell case raised on four alabaster Corinthian columns, with mirrored back and gilt metal figure of a Classical huntsman, 61cm high. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Mechanism working but hands very loose on central spigot an chime needs adjustment to ring well. Three finials missing. Glass missing. Slight damage to one column capital. Brass mounts loose. Feet plastic replacements.

Hokusai (Katsushika, 1760-1849). Azuma asobi 'Amusements of the Eastern Capital', published by Kwansei II, 1799, woodblock printed, illustrated, original publisher's blue embossed paper wrappers, printed label to upper cover partially deficient, sewing loose, 26.5 x 18cm (10 x 7ins) See BM 1979,0305,0.437 for the Hillier copy. (1)

*Mitchell (William Frederick, 1845-1914). An archive of over 400 pen and ink drawings of naval ships, destroyers cruisers and other pre-World War I vessels, mostly circa 1901-1914, all pen and ink with occasional pencil and scattered touches of watercolour and gouache but generally plain, mostly apparently final tracing and all numbered (circa 2000-3118) and all but a few signed 'W. Fred Mitchell' and mostly dated, some on lined paper, occasional notes for preparation for publication in Brassey's Naval Annual, etc., the majority within pen and ink rules and with name of vessel in capital inked letter beneath lower rule, 22 on sheet sizes approximately 26.5 x 37.5cm (10.5 x 14.75in), 2 slightly larger, the remainder drawn to rectos of 336 sheets, approximately 19 x 28.5cm (7.5 x 11in), of these 56 sheets with 2 half-page drawings, all sheets with versos blank, scattered minor marks and corner pinholes, but generally VG, the collection now neatly presented in clear sleeves in 4 modern folders An impressive collection of what would appear to be Mitchell's drawings for his own reference collection. Mitchell numbered his works consecutively and the identification numbers run to more than 3,500 works. This archive therefore records over 10% of his entire output. Many of the drawings would have been used for Brassey's Naval Annual and similar works, and many show the printer's markings and size mark-ups, while others would have been preparatory studies for the watercolours and oil paintings for which he is now best known. (approx. 360)

A late 19th century crystal Clarkes Cricklite table candelabra, the clear glass faceted column having a gilt metal Corinthian capital, raised on a stepped square section base, fitted with a twin branch screw fitting holding two pressed glass candle holders, height 16.5ins

An 18th Century Dutch marquetry cabinet on stand with later alterations With a cavetto cornice inlaid with a trail of flowers and scrolls, the frieze centred with a downswept capital embraced by similar capitals above a pair of panelled cupboard doors, each panel finally inlaid with a vase of blooms and leaves with a bird perching in the centre, supported on a shelf with marquetry garlands and leaves, embraced with uprights with trails of flowers and leaves enclosing a later mirrored interior above a frieze raised upon a re-entrant plinth, the lower part with a moulded border above a long frieze drawer raised upon turned supports joined by an H stretcher centred with an oval inlaid with a marquetry basket of blooms and flowers raised upon compressed bun feet with alterations. 184x135x53cms. (illustrated) CONDITION REPORT: Lot 2290 - Marquetry to cornice good condition, frieze good condition each panel cupboard panel door has been extensively restored, signs of old shrinkage where the door has been taken apart showing signs of restoration, restored marquetry particularly to the plinth underneath the vase which as been painted in and filled, other paint work filling to marquetry flowers, the opposite door shrinkage, restoration of door and paintwork to plinth below the vase, infilled replacement marquetry, restorations to the moulded border in large section, restorations to the outer moulded applied border, the edge which abuts the opposite door a large section running from the top to the bottom has been replaced painted and paint coloured graining applied, similarly to the opposite door a section has been replaced and painted, the interior has had a later mirror fitted to the sides, back and floor, restoration to the left hand side marquetry panel, turned supports, scrubbed, and repolished, marquetry to shaped stretcher, repolished and some staining, compressed bun feet possibly replaced.

Two pairs of Henry Wilkinson & Co Ltd silverplated candlesticks Each of Corinthian column form, extending to a capital drip tray and candle nozzle, rising from a square section base with canted corners and floral swags, 31cm high. (4)

A Capital mahogany school clock, early 20th century, silvered dial, Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds.

A quantity of books relating to buses, mostly London, including Routemaster volumes 1 & 2 and other Capital transport titles together with a large selection of Ian Allan titles

Homer [Greek]. Ulyssea. Batrachomyomachia. Hymni xxxii [with: the Lives of Homer by Herodutus, Plutach and Dio Chrysostom], 2 parts in 1 volume (of 2), Venice, Heirs of Aldus the Elder, June 1517, title in Greek and Latin, text in Greek, Aldine device on title and at end of first part, capital spaces with guide letters, final two leaves of first part and first leaf of Life misgathered and bound at rear, some spotting and soiling throughout, occasional lower margin worming not affecting text, old ink notes and partial Aldine device colouring at rear, 20th-century manuscript note and library label at front, later sheep with old morocco gilt reback, rubbed and some corner wear, 8vo (156 x 85mm) Second Aldine edition of the Odyssey, bound with 1-7.8 which can be found attached to either volume of Iliad or Odyssey. Adams H742; Renouard 80.3. (1)

Aristotle. [Decem librorum Moralium Aristotelis, tres conversiones... ], Part 5 (of 5) only, 1st edition, Paris: Johannes Higman and Wolfgang Hopyl, 12 April 1497, 74 leaves (A-D8, E6), capital spaces with guide letters, side notes, some spotting throughout and old light damp staining to upper inner margins of early leaves and upper outer margins of final leaves, final page slightly soiled without affecting legibility of printing details and text, modern wrappers, soiled and worn, slim folio (278 x 215mm) A complete part being the third Latin translation of the Nicomachean Ethics contained in the complete work, this part being folios 137-210. The translation here is by Robert Grosseteste, sometimes wrongly attributed to Henricus Krosbein. Goff A991; GW 2359. Exceptionally rare with no auction record traced for any part of this edition. (1)

A pair of 19th Century Sevres porcelain hand painted lidded sauce boats Each decorated with exotic birds in landscapes inside a salmon pink ground with gilt scrolls and foliate, blue painted marks to base with capital V, length 23cm. (illustrated)

Exon Pottery Wemyss Ware Brian Adams figure of a sleeping pig, painted with pink roses and green leaves, length 17cm, stamped Wemyss Ware EXON 1989 capital letter A, painted EX322 B. Adams

A substantial copper desk lamp in the form of a fluted column with Corinthian capital, a similar shorter silver plated example raised on a squared blockade with further embossed foliate wreath detail, also together with a brass example with extensive embossed detail, a vintage telephone, principally in cut onyx with chromium mounts, etc

A good quality brass lamp base in the form of a column with scrolling capital raised on square blockade supports, 38 cm tall approx together with a large eastern brass finial in the form of a seated peacock, 24 cm tall approx, a cast bronze study of a recumbent lion raised on a rectangular blockade base, 23 cm long approx

A PINE FIRE SURROUND the rectangular shelf with dentil moulded frieze raised on moulded jabs with scroll capital 124cm (h) x 140cm (w) x 20cm (d)

A PAIR OF ALFRANK BLACK CAST METAL TABLE LAMPS each with a rectangular column with scroll capital on moulded base with shades 55cm high

A George V hallmarked silver three branch candelabrum modelled as a Corinthian column raised on stepped base with Corinthian capital shaped sconces, convertible to a single candlestick, Britton, Gould & Co, Birmingham 1933, height 45cm, width 41cm, weighable silver approx 29.8ozt.

WW2 RAF Historically Important Oslo Gestapo HQ Low Level Daylight Raid Pilot’s DSO., MBE., DFC & Bar AE. Group of Nine Medals. This outstanding grouping was awarded to Wing Commander Douglas Alfred George Parry who received an immediate DSO for the Oslo raid and the Bar to the DFC for a daylight attack on the Knepsack (Cologne) power station, where he found himself alone, to the delight of the German anti aircraft batteries. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order , Breast Badge of a Member of the British Empire, Distinguished Flying Cross (1941) & Bar, 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, EIIR 1953 Coronation Medal, Air Efficiency Medal (GVIR) “ACT SQN LDR D.A.G. PARRY RAFVR”. Group remains mounted court style as originally worn ... Pilots Flying Log Book, this covering the period 8th April 1939 until 6th September 1944 ... Original British Passport when flying a BOAC Mosquito on the “Ball Bearing” Run to Sweden ... A folder of research etc. The Recommendation of the award of the Distinguished Service Order was raised on the 2nd October 1942. “On September 25th Squadron Leader Parry was detailed to lead 4 aircraft to attack the Gestapo Headquarters of the Quisling rally in Oslo Norway. It was a flight that required good leadership determination and accurate flying. Press reports and photographs have shown that the raid was a great success. The flight and actual attack was carried out from very low level, actually 660 miles had to be flown before the target was reached. Squadron Leader Parry led his flight straight at the target and himself scored direct hits on the centre building. Over the target the formation was attacked by 3 F.W. 190’s but in spite of this the attack was pressed home and by skilful flying and good evasive action the fighters were forced to break off the combat about 30 miles from the target. It was a difficult mission to bomb one set of buildings from roof-top height in the capital city of Norway but owing to the good and skilful leadership of this Officer it was carried out exactly to plan. Squadron Leader Parry has now completed 60 Operational flights and is a pilot of outstanding ability. Officer Commanding Comments. Strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Service Order. This operation was led with determination and efficiency, despite attacks by enemy aircraft on the run up to the target. Apart from this individual incident, Squadron Leader Parry has invariably shown determination on many sorties since Mosquitos commenced operations and he has been instrumental in maintaining a high standard of moral in the Squadron during a difficult period.” Recommendation for the Bar to the Distinguished Flying Cross was raised on the 28th August 1942. On the 25th August F/Lt Parry was detailed to attack Knepsack (Cologne) power station in daylight. The weather conditions at the time were almost clear sky, good visibility though some haze near the ground. The attack had to be made from low level to ensure sufficiently accurate bombing of the comparatively small target. In view of this it was decided that the whole operation should be carried out at low level. F/Lt Parry led two other aircraft which were detailed to attack targets in the same locality. One of these aircraft failed to return whilst the other attacked an alternative. Due partly to ground haze and partly a large number of insects sticking to the windscreen the pilots view ahead was restricted and conditions for low level flying were not easy. In spite of these difficulties and with the full knowledge that his reception from ground defences would be severe, the target was attacked with great determination and in the face of intense A.A, fire direct hits were scored. F/Lt Parry has now carried out 10 operational sorties during this, his second tour. Previously he had completed 43 sorties during his first tour for which he was given a non immediate award of the DFC. he has always displayed the greatest courage and Initiative. I strongly recommend the Immediate award of a Bar to the DFC.” Recommendation for the award of the DFC was raised on the 29th April 1941. Pilot Officer Parry has been carrying out operational flying by day and night in no. 110 (Hyderabad) Squadron since 19th July 1940. He is an extremely reliable pilot and he carries out his operational tasks in a resolute manner and with conspicuous success. Two thirds of his operational flying has been carried out on the same aircraft without sustaining any damage whatsoever by faulty handling, although the aircraft on many occasions has been badly hit by enemy fire. By his resolve and cheerful bearing, this volunteer reserve officer has been an example and inspiration to the other pilots in his Squadron and I can not speak to highly of his services. I recommend him in the strongest possible terms for the award for which he is now recommended for the second time. Wing Commander Douglas Alfred George Parry DSO., MBE., DFC & Bar, AE. was born in April 1915 he was was known to all as George, rummer has it that like “George” the aircraft automatic pilot, he always flew a steady course to and from the target. He joined the RAFVR starting pilot training at No.20 EFTS in April 1939. qualifying as a Pilot in July 1940 he was posted to 110 Squadron operating the Bristol Blenheim. It was here that he learnt his skill as a low level pilot, undertaking low level raids over occupied France and shipping. He was awarded the DFC in 1941 and at the end of his first tour volunteered to remain with the Squadron. In October 1941 he received a telephone call from an old Commanding Officer who was then with 105 Squadron. Parry was offered a posting to 105 Squadron and was to become one of the first operational pilots of the new “Wooden Wonder” the De Havilland Mosquito. In the following year he was involved in a number of low level operations in the new aircraft and in August 1942 flew a stripped out Mosquito “Airliner” in the colours of BOAC to Sweden carrying diplomatic mail and returning with Ball Bearings. During his time in Sweden he was ordered to carry at all times a flare pistol and if there was any chance of the “Mossie” being examined or stolen by the Germans he was to destroy it. The special British Passport used for these civilian run operations is included in the lot. Back with his unit in September 1942 he was briefed to lead his most daring operation to date. On the 25th September he was briefed to lead 4 aircraft in daylight to attack the Gestapo Headquarters in Oslo Norway. His task to destroy the building and all information on resistance units and second fold to destroy a parade being held by the pro Nazi Quisling. Reaching Oslo, the attack began a roof top height, the bombs fell on their targets with devastating results. However unknown to the RAF and our four Mosquitos, FW190 German fighter aircraft were taking part in a flypast over the Quisling Parade, the fighters attacked shooting down one Mosquito but the other three including Parry made their escape. He continued to participate in low level operations until 1943 when he was finely “screened” from Ops for a rest and it appears that he was then posted as an instructor and then Staff appointments. He remained with the RAF until 1947 and then joined Boulton Paul Company in Norwich. He kept his links with the RAFVR serving as CO of the 3620 (County of Norfolk) Fighter Control Unit and a CO of an Air Training Squadron. He later became a Warning Officer of the UK Warning and Monitoring Organisation and was awarded the MBE in 1976. He died in 1999 and was honoured with a three column obituary in the Times.

CAPTAIN HANS LANGSDORFF'S NAVAL DRESS SWORD Kaisermarine pattern, the 29½in. pipe-backed blade stamped with maker's mark for F.W. Höller, Solingen, regulation half-basket hilt inscribed on the hinged thumb-piece Kpt. Z. See Langsdorff , contained in leather scabbard of issue -- 35½in. (90cm.) overall Provenance: Phillips Glendinings, London, Arms & Armour Sale, 26th March, 1998, lot 1064: Acquired by vendor in lieu of a debt, from a German engineer in Buenos Aires in 1957. Captain Hans Langsdorff, born at Bergen on the Baltic island of Rügen in 1894, spent much of his youth in Düsseldorf before joining the Imperial German Navy in 1912. After active service during WWI, he remained in the navy and ultimately became a torpedo specialist before accepting a senior administrative appointment with the Reichsmarine. Proving equally capable behind a desk, he was an obvious choice to command the new cruiser Admiral Graf Spee when she completed in 1936, a commission which eventually ended with him being accorded that remarkable reputation for chivalry in war which not only made him a household name at the time, but which has now endured for over 50 years. When WWII broke out on 3rd September, 1939, the 'pocket battleship' Graf Spee was already in the South Atlantic although, despite Germany's invasion of Poland on 1st September, Hitler was initially convinced that Great Britain and France would negotiate for an early peace. To this end, he kept German warships away from the commercial shipping lanes as he awaited developments and Graf Spee stood off the South American coast in company with her supply ship Altmark for almost three weeks before finally receiving orders to assume the offensive. On 20th September Langsdorff sank his first victim, the Booth Line's steamer Clement, 60 miles off Pernambuco, and in just over two months, he sank a further nine British merchantmen. His dislike of unnecessary bloodshed however, coupled with the extraordinarily humane treatment of his prisoners whom he put aboard Altmark, earned him the grudging respect of even those captains whose ships he had sunk beneath them although it was not until Altmark herself was captured off Norway the following February that the full story emerged. The Admiralty meanwhile, realising that Langsdorff had to be stopped as much to allay public concern at home as to prevent further shipping losses, mounted an urgent operation to hunt and destroy Graf Spee as rapidly as possible. Commodore Henry Harwood, Senior Royal Navy officer in the area, was given command and his flotilla - designated Force 'G' - consisted of the heavy cruiser H.M.S. Exeter and two light cruisers, Ajax and Achilles, the latter seconded from the Royal New Zealand Navy. In theory at least Force 'G' was easily capable of dealing with a single enemy heavy cruiser; in practice however, the considerable strengths of the so-called 'pocket battleship' were such that Harwood knew he faced a formidable task even allowing for the fact that he would first have to locate Graf Spee and corner her somewhere in the vastness of the South Atlantic. Intuition suggested the wide estuary of the River Plate, a vital crossroads for many South American trade routes, and Harwood's fitness for command soon proved itself when Force 'G' sighted the smoke of an unknown vessel on the horizon early on the morning of 13th December. Exeter approached to investigate and instantaneously with Harwood's confirmation that the stranger was indeed Graf Spee, Langsdorff had spotted his pursuers, rung up 'battle stations' and was steaming into action at full speed. Harwood wisely divided his force so as to minimise the effects of the enemy's main armament but not before all three of his ships had become targets. Langsdorff opened fire at approximately 6.20am. and concentrated his port salvoes on Exeter whilst his starboard guns dealt with Ajax and Achilles. Exeter bore the brunt of accurate German gunnery and by 7 o'clock she had received between 40 and 50 hits and lost two turrets. Half an hour later, her last turret was silenced and she was forced to withdraw from the action, severely damaged and with heavy casualties including 53 dead. The light cruisers fought on obstinately, despite the overwhelming odds, and even though they too were damaged - especially Ajax - their dogged tenacity probably saved Exeter and decided the outcome of the battle. Unknown to them, Langsdorff had become concerned that he was vulnerable to a combined torpedo attack and that fear, coupled with the realisation that Graf Spee had actually been hit 20 times by British shells, provoked a surprising reaction and he broke off the engagement to run for shelter in the Plate Estuary 300 miles to the west. Racing past and ignoring a homeward-bound British merchantman the Shakespeare, Graf Spee made the neutral port of Montevideo after a 12 hour dash pursued by Ajax and Achilles. Britain immediately requested the Uruguayan authorities to expel Graf Spee within 24 hours or intern her under the provisions of International Law, thereby initiating a frenzied burst of diplomatic activity worthy of the most popular fiction. Despite the best efforts of both Langsdorff and the German Ambassador, the permitted stay was only extended to 72 hours and Langsdorff, surrounded by rumours of approaching British reinforcements, was faced with a bitter choice. As the 8.00pm. deadline neared on 17th December, Langsdorff took his second fateful decision and having released the few British prisoners still aboard his ship, and bidding farewell to those who had given him sanctuary in Montevideo, ordered Graf Spee to make ready to sail. Clearing her moorings at 6.15pm., she made for the open sea followed by the German steamer Tacoma. With her battle ensigns flying, she stopped engines at the three mile limit and there, in full view of Ajax and Achilles, she suddenly and unexpectedly blew up and destroyed herself with pre-set explosives. Her crew were taken aboard Tacoma which proceeded to Buenos Aires where, on 20th December, Captain Langsdorff took his own life rather than face the ignominy of surrender and internment. It was a tragic end for a man who, by then, had earned the admiration of those who were hunting him down as well a those who had suffered loss at his hands. To many he epitomised the chivalry of an earlier age and even though he had sunk over 50,000 tons of British merchant shipping, not a single allied life had been lost aboard any of those vessels. In fact, his conduct throughout the Graf Spee's final commission was such that he was, and still is, universally regarded as one of the last gentleman raiders in the history of war at sea. Admiral Graf Spee, the third of the 'Deutschland' class cruisers [the so-called 'pocket battleships'] was laid down in 1932, launched in 1934 and completed in January 1936. Displacing 11,700 tons, she measured 610 feet in length with a 71 foot beam, and could make 28 knots under full power. Her design, as a fast heavily-armed though lightly-armoured long-range merchant raider, proved a triumph and had all eight of the class been built instead of three which were completed, the Royal Navy would probably have faced an impossible task given that it had only three capital ships capable of matching their speed.

A pair of Italian silver coloured figural short candlesticks, post 1968, Milan, .800 standard, on each a dolphin's tail supports the capital, a cherub sitting on its back, on conical bases, 12.5cm (4 7/8in) high, 460g (14.8 oz)

London Underground postcard MAP from 1908 printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. According to ''No Need to Ask'', published by Capital Transport, this was the first use of the Underground 'logo'. These postcards were available to advertisers and this one promotes The Liverpool Street Hotel, for the Franco-British Exhibition on the reverse. It is unused, postcard-wise, and in good condition with slight creasing, a few knocks corner and a little ageing on the reverse. [1]

An enamelled Imperial eagle crest brooch, possibly Russian, black enamelled eagles beneath a red crown, centred with a raised capital V, within scepter and orb griped claws, stamped 9ct, 34mm x 29mm, 7.8g gross

An American miniature silver chamber stick, by Tiffany and Co, Edward Moore period, 1873-1891, circular form, ring handle, chased foliate decoration, urn shaped capital, diameter 7.5cm, approx. weight 1.5oz.

A single silver five-light candelabrum, by Hawksworth, Eyre and Company, Sheffield 1912, knopped stem with shell shoulders, on a raised shaped square base with shell motifs, foliate capped scroll arms each supporting a spool shaped capital, and with a central light, detachable drip pans, height 59cm, approx. weight of branches 70oz.

A Victorian silver classical oil lamp /inkwell, by Charles and George Fox, London 1841, the lamp of oval form, with a winged sphinx head scroll handle, the front with a classical mask, engraved decoration, beaded border, the centre with a hinged cover with a cone finial, opening to reveal an inkwell, the front with a flame shaped capital for a taper wick, on two raised mythical dolphins on a rectangular base, height 13.2cm, approx. weight 12.9oz.

A matched pair of Victorian silver three-light candelabra, the bases by Charles Frederick Hancock, London 1876, the branches by The Barnards, London 1857, tapering baluster columns, foliate capitals, on raised circular foliate bases, with traces of gilding, the branches with three scroll arms each supporting a foliate capital, central foliate motif, height 49.5cm, approx. weight 162oz. (2)

A George III silver miniature chamber stick, by Robert Hennell, London 1788, plain circular form, urn shaped capital with a conical snuffer, diameter of base 8.5cm, plus a George III miniature silver chamber stick, by Thomas Blagdin and Co, Sheffield 1814, rectangular form, with a conical snuffer, length 9.3cm, approx. weight 6.2oz. (2)

Great Britain 1936 King Edward VIII 1½d Booklet Advert Pane. "For Safety of Capital/Universal". M/Mint, SG10. Cat £90.

Great Britain 1936 1½d Booklet pane "For Safety of Capital/National Fixed Trust". WMK inverted. Fine used, SG13. Cat £160.

Great Britain 1936 King Edward VIII 1½d Booklet Advert Pane. "Spread Your Capital/Universal Fixed Trust". M/Mint, SG12. Cat £100.

PART SET OF RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU SILVER TABLE FORKS AND SPOONS hallmarked with double headed eagle above capital Cyrillic B and M and standard 84 zolotniki mark, twelve forks and eleven spoons, with elaborate chased iris pattern, each handle engraved with initials 'GA', approximately 1834g, each 21.5cm long (23)

A racquet with slightly tilted head circa mid-1880s, with heavy strings (some breaks), primitive rounded grip, convex wedge displaying a deep engraving (apparently) of a £ sign and a capital A

AN IMPORTANT TROPHY RELATING TO TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR AND THE FIRST EVER FOOTBALL TOUR OF SOUTH AMERICA BY PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH CLUBS [THE LONDON CLUB JOINTLY TOURED WITH EVERTON FC] A silver-plated Art Nouveau football trophy cup & cover commemorating the match Between the Uruguayan League XI and Tottenham Hotspur played at Grand Parque Central, Montevideo, 10th June 1909, inscribed with the match details either side of the top of the bowl, the cover surmounted by a figure of a footballer, overall height 38cm. 15in. In 1909 Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, historically, embarked jointly on the first football tour to South America by English professional football clubs. The tour almost got off to a disastrous start with the Tottenham Hotspur party missing a train at Waterloo Station and thereby missing the sailing of the HMS Araguaya from Southampton. They had to privately charter a tug to catch up with the ship to complete the three week sea voyage. The tour started with what was the first ever football match on South American soil by two professional clubs. The exhibition match was played just a matter of hours after the teams had disembarked in Buenos Aires. Before a crowd of 10,000 Tottenham Hotspur drew 2-2 with Everton. Spurs' other matches comprised an 8-0 win over the Uruguayan League XI in Montevideo on the 10th June, for which the cup being auctioned here was presented. On the 13th June Tottenham defeated Argentinos 1-0 before beating an Argentinean League XI 4-1 three days later, both matches played in Buenos Aires. Spurs then played Everton again going down 4-0 to the Merseysiders in the capital, before travelling to Rosario where they defeated the Liga Rosarina XI 9-0 on 20th June. Tottenham's final tour game was on 24th June back in Buenos Aires, the 5-0 win over Alumni, the team founded by the Scot Alexander Watson Hutton known as the “Father of Argentine Football” (see lot 1232). The tour generated a profit of £300 which was used to develop football further in South America. A further legacy of the tour was that a group of young workers in the Chilean port of Valparaiso set up their own team which they christened Everton (de Vina del Mar), which still play to this day and are currently in Primera B of the Chilean Football League. One of Tottenham's tour party was Walter Tull, the first mixed race player to win a medal in senior English football, and who later died a war hero in the Battle of the Somme having been the first black commissioned officer in the history of the British Army. Tull signed permanently for Spurs after the conclusion of the tour. There is a story in the annals of Tottenham Hotspur history that the party acquired a parrot with they brought back to England on the voyage from South America. Tull and team-mate Fred Wilkes claimed third prize in the ship's fancy dress carnival as Robinson Crusoe and Man Friday. According to Tottenham's records, it is said that the bird died on the very day in 1919 that Arsenal were controversially elected to the top flight of the Football League at the direct expense of their north London rivals.

A late 19th Century French carriage clock with round silvered dial. Capital side columns. Double train movement striking on single gong. 14cm high.

TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR Over 380 home programmes 1980/1 - 2011/12. 1980/1 X 27 - 20 League, 3 FA Cup, 3 League Cup and Enfield v. Barnsley, 1982/3 X 24 - 17 League, 2 FA Cup, 3 League Cup and 2 ECWC, 1983/4 X 29 - 21 League, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cup and 5 ECWC, 1984/5 X 30 - 22 League including Sheff. Weds. 9/2/85 postponed, 1 FA Cup, 3 League Cup and 4 UEFA Cup, 1985/6 X 29 - 21 League, 2 FA Cup, 3 League Cup and 3 Screen Sports, 1986/7 X 30 - 21 League, 3 FA Cup, 5 League Cup and 1 Friendly, 1987/8 X 21 - 21 League and 1 League Cup, 19889 X 24 - 20 League including Coventry 27/8/88 postponed, 2 League Cup and 2 Friendlies, 1989/90 X - 19 League, 1 FA Cup and 3 League Cup, 1990/1 X 9 - 7 League and 2 FA Cup, 1991/2 X 23 - 18 League, 2 League Cup and 3 ECWC, 1992/3 X 24 - 21 League, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup and 1 Capital Cup, 1993/4 X 26 - 21 League, 1 FA Cup, 3 League Cup and 1 SJFC Final, 1994/5 X 5 - 3 league, 1 FA Cup and 1 League Cup, 1995/6 X 2, 1996/7 X 1, 1998/9 X 3, 1999/2000 X 1, 2000/1 X 3, 2001/2 X 2, 2002/3 X 3, 2003/4 X 10, 2004/5 X 5, 2005/6 X 4, 2006/7 X 6, 2007/8 X 5, 2008/9 X 6, 2009/10 X 3, 2010/11 X 5 and 2011/12 X 3. Generally good

A silver and tortoiseshell paper clip, by Gourdel Vales & Co, Birmingham 1909, formed as a scrolling capital R with tortoiseshell base, 5.9cm.

PART SET OF RUSSIAN ART NOUVEAU SILVER TABLE FORKS AND SPOONS hallmarked with double headed eagle above capital Cyrillic B and M and standard 84 zolotniki mark, twelve forks and eleven spoons, with elaborate chased iris pattern, each handle engraved with initials 'GA', approximately 1834g, each 21.5cm long (23)