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A collection of rare Chinese Kingfisher Feather and Silver Gilt Jewellery pieces, 19th century. Comprising three trembleuse hair pieces, each mounted with various coloured stones; Three horseshoe shaped cuffs, mounted with coral and coloured stones and a further collection of brooches and parts of jewellery. (a lot)

Five Chinese jade snuff bottles, with silver and silver gilt overlaid wire decoration and jewelled detail, 8.3 cm max

Chinese fingernail cover converted to brooch decorated with enamel and set with dyed crystals to/w miniature violin set marcasite, silver lily of the valley brooch and 9ct bar brooch set imitation pearl

Chinese silver cup with chinoiserie decoration to/w bonbon dish with coin insert and bracelet formed of Chinese white metal good luck symbols and filigree needlecase decorated with coloured enamel (4)

MISC - 6 SILVER "ROUNDS" EACH WEIGHS 29.7 GRAMS, REV COLOUR PICTURES OF CHINESE HOROSCOPE SCENES, OBV CHINESE CHARACTERS AND 12 SIGNS OF THE ZODIAC, PLUS 2 FROM THE "MILESTONES OF THE MILLENNIUM" SERIES IN .999 SILVER 1 OUNCE, FEATURING "UNA AND THE LION" AND "EDWARD VII'S STANDING BRITANNIA" (8 ALTOGETHER)

WORLD COINS - AUSTRALIA (9) RUN OF 0.999 SILVER 1 OUNCE $1 COINS FROM 1999 TO 2007, EACH DEPICTING A CREATURE WITH A YEAR NAMED AFTER IT IN THE CHINESE HOROSCOPE, NICE "REVERSE PROOF" FINISH

A CHINESE SILVER CUP with embossed figures

A TURKISH SILVER PLATED COFFEE POT, 10" high, a pair of entree dishes and a pair of Chinese modern cloisonne vases

A CHINESE OVOID BOWL and a Nanking porcelain 'silver shape' cream jug (2)

A 19TH CENTURY GILT METAL AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL PENDANT VINAIGRETTE, of circular form, the interior fitted with a hinged grill, 2.25cms diameter; a Chinese white metal model of a ceremonial horse, with a turquoise and blue trapper and mounted with three cornelian cabochon, on a wooden base with scroll ends, stamped and tests as silver, 11.5cms high; a gilt metal and enamelled cushion shape pill box, 4cms diameter (minor damage to body); a white metal and champleve spherical box, hinged cover, on three bun feet, 4cms high; a polished coquille nut novelty figure with an inset ivory face with peg eyes and tongue, 4cms high (5)

19th century Chinese bronze censor with silver inlaid decoration and applied with elephant's head ring handles, 4" high

Pair of Chinese silver Chopsticks, indistinctly marked, 15gms, brass ornaments, etc.

A Chinese damascened iron stirrup, possibly late 18th/early 19th century, the round arched support of the dished oval footrest with two gilt dragon masks and sides damascened with gilt Buddhist objects on a ground of silver leiwen, 16.5cm high

A CHINESE PORCELAIN TEAPOT with silver spout and ivory later finial, a pair of small crackleware vases and two pots (no covers)

TWO CHINESE PIERCED SILVER BOWLS, one of circular form having snarling dragon design, 14cm diameter, the other of shallow lobed and fluted form, having panels of bamboo and blossom flower decoration, 13.5cm diameter, both having marks to base for Wang Hing & Co., Hong King, late 19th early 20th century. (2)

TWO VICTORIAN SILVER STAR BADGES "ORDER OF FORRESTERS", one with presentation inscription "AN IRLAM O'TH HEIGHT AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION SILVER MEDALLION; A CHINESE SILVER EMBOSSED BELT BUCKLE and a DUTCH IMPORTED SILVER SPOON. (5)

Pair of hardwood figuresPair of Chinese hardwood carvings, late 19th century, of water buffalo with figures on their backs, inlaid with silver wire. Height 23cm

A 19th Century Copeland tile decorated with printed and painted Chinese figures amongst flowering trees against a pale turquoise ground, the whole set with a foliate scrolled silver plate stand with acanthus scrolls, impressed marks, measures 20 cms square, S/D.

A set of six Chinese silver reticulated bowls, three with glass liners, each decorated with two dragons amidst scrolls, punch marks to the bases, 19th/20th century, 12.5cm. (9)

A Chinese bronze Han-style belt buckle, inlaid with silver geometric designs, 13cm.

A Chinese bronze belthook, inset with turquoise, silver and gold, probably Warring States period. Cracks. 16.5cm.

A Chinese snuff bottle, the yellow metal moulded and carved as an elephant, a silver-coloured metal stopper, 8.5cm. Cf. Robert Kleiner, Chinese snuff bottle from the collection of Mary and George Block, no.76, for a similar but slightly larger example.

A Chinese blanc de Chine deep U-shaped cup, with applied prunus decoration and silver-coloured metal mounts, c.1680, and a blanc de Chine moulded circular box and cover, the sides ribbed, the top decorated with flowering prunus, c.1640, 14.5cm. max. (3)

Two Chinese Canton enamel small quatrefoil section wine cups, each decorated with Europeans at leisure in a garden scene, two small silver-coloured metal hexagonal-section wine cups cast with calligraphy, animals, birds and landscapes, and two porcelain small saucers decorated with red-capped cranes. Some slight damage. 18th century and later, 8cm. max. (6)

A Chinese Mandarin palette tea canister, with a silver-coloured metal cap, the sides painted with figures, the porcelain 18th century, 15cm. (2)

A Chinese blue and white wine cup, with silver metal mounts, Kangxi 1662-1722, the silver 19th century, 10.5cm.

Collectables, various scissors, mother of pearl needle case, sterling silver heart shaped book mark, Chinese mother of pearl gaming counter and sundry.

Four modern Chinese tea bowls, the silver ground with raised decoration of landscapes and a dark red interior, underglaze blue six character mark to bases, in a black lacquered case with raised hardstone decoration, a small white glazed ewer, (cased), two terracotta figures, twelve wine cups all enamelled in colours with flowers and foliage, underglaze blue six character mark to bases, (cased), two shallow dishes with a gilt band, (cased), and four enamelled tea bowls and covers, (cased), and other items, (a lot)

A quantity of ladies evening wear to include a 1930's full length dress, the silver floral woven lurex ground with pink velvet trim; together with a red full length dress with feather trim, a 1950's reversible Chinese satin jacket and further evening wear (qty).

Foreign/Continental: Various assorted titles including: The Goldsmiths of Italy by Sydney J.A Churchill, The Goldsmiths of Malta and their marks, Merkzeichen der Goldschmiede Ungarns by Koszeghy, 1936, Chinese Export Silver, Merken van Friesche Goud-en Zilvermeden by Voet (Junior), Virtuoso Goldsmiths by J.F Hayward, etc.

Chinese Space toys: battery-operated red, white and Silver Moon Express, green ME 091 Space Tank and clockwork MS 366 Swinging Baby Robot, G-E (3)

A Chinese silver tazza, decorated with chrysanthemums, 6.5in. and a matching trumpet stem

A 19th Century Chinese silver vesta case, with figure decoration and two other items

Rosewood-cased mah jong set, with bone counter and Chinese silver mounts

A Chinese parasol handle, in silver coloured metal and sundry plate

Chinese silver circular Tray, with simulated band border, the centre with engraved monogram, marked, Zeewo, 1180gms.

AN ANTIQUE CHINESE PERCUSSION CAP PISTOL with engraved silver coloured metal butt

A Chinese famille verte dish, period of Kangxi, painted with radiating garden panels and central roundel enclosed by coral diaper on the silver shaped rim, commendation seal mark, 27.5cm diameter

A pair of early 18th century Chinese blue and white mugs, the silver shapes with reeded cylindrical necks above globular bodies painted with flowers, the lower terminals of the handles modelled as trefoils and painted with flower heads, commendation marks, 10cm high (2)

Late nineteenth century Chinese silver christening mug with applied chinoiserie panels and dragon scroll handle - dated 1879, 9.5cm high

Chinese silver box of hexagonal form with repoussé figure and floral decoration and character marks to base

Early twentieth century Chinese silver miniature vase with floral segmented decoration 10cm

USA, Bronze Red Indian Book End Pair, : father teaching son to fire an arrow, both wearing loincloths, 150mm high, impressed W.B. in shield on rear, copyright usa; these with silver set of four pineapple-shaped sweet dishes, and set of six silver-plated Chinese spoons. All good condition.

Sold by Order of the Direct Descendants of the late Wing Commander N. P. Simmons, D.S.O., D.F.M. The exceptional and well-documented Second World War D.S.O., D.F.M. group of ten awarded to Wing Commander N. P. Simmons, Royal Air Force, one of just 20 men to be awarded this combination of decorations in the last war - having won his D.F.M. for deeds that included literally filling his gun sight with the mighty Scharnhorst, and scoring four or five direct hits, he won an immediate D.S.O. for similar low-level daring in an attack against Panzers in France in June 1944, this time failing to mention the fact that he had been wounded until his badly damaged Halifax had returned to base: twice interviewed by the B.B.C., and twice mentioned in despatches, he added the Chinese Order of the Cloud and Banner to his accolades in 1947 Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., 1st issue, silver-gilt and enamels, the reverse of the suspension bar officially dated 1944; Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (580676 Sgt. N. P. Simmons, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, E.II.R. (Sqn. Ldr. N. P. Simmons, R.A.F.), in its card box of issue; Coronation 1953; China, Order of the Cloud and Banner, breast badge, silver-gilt and enamels, the reverse officially stamped and numbered 3243, with rosette on riband, mounted court-style as worn (excepting the General Service Medal), the first and last slightly chipped in places, generally good very fine and undoubtedly a unique combination of awards (10) £8000-10000 D.S.O. London Gazette 19 September 1944. The original recommendation states: On 30 June 1944, Squadron Leader Simmons was flying as Air Bomber and Captain of an aircraft detailed for a daylight attack on Panzer divisions at Villers-Bocage. The final order before take-off was that the destruction of this target must be brought about at all costs. Before reaching the target area, there was a small amount of cloud, which Squadron Leader Simmons appreciated might interfere with the accuracy of the bombing, but inspite of the risk of severe flak opposition from a tenaciously held position, and the chance of the bombs from aircraft above him, Squadron Leader Simmons descended from 16,000 feet to 4,000 feet to bomb below the cloud. As was expected opposition was considerable and just after the bombing run had been completed, the aircraft was hit by flak and the Navigator wounded. Squadron Leader Simmons took him aft to the rest position, and was dressing his wounds, when another burst of flak hit the aircraft wounding Squadron Leader Simmons and the Wireless Operator. Squadron Leader Simmons finished dressing the Navigators wounds and returned to the navigation compartment, the nose of which had been blown off, to try to carry on with the Navigators work. All instruments however were unserviceable and so Squadron Leader Simmons returned to the cockpit, and assisted the pilot to make a successful landing at Ford. At no time from the moment he was hit until the aircraft had landed did Squadron Leader Simmons give any indication that he was wounded. His devotion to duty in descending below cloud in spite of considerable risk, in order to bomb a vital target, and his subsequent gallantry in spite of considerable pain and discomfort, is a splendid example to all. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal on 12 August 1940, Squadron Leader Simmons has completed 18 sorties with a total of 92 hours operational flying. He has attacked some of Germanys most heavily defended targets with complete success. As a Bomb Aimer he is outstanding, and although as a Flight Commander he has no crew, he makes a point of operating with the newest pilots in the Flight. On occasions, he has acted as Squadron Commander with outstanding ability and has proved himself not only a splendid administrator but an inspiring operational personality and leader, anxious at all times to operate and to press on against the enemy. Since joining the Royal Air Force, this officer has showed a fine fighting spirit and the keenness with which he sets out to attack the enemy is well known. I most strongly recommend him for the immediate award of the Distinguished Service Order. D.F.M. London Gazette 13 September 1940. The original recommendation states: This Air Observer has been actively engaged on operations since, and including, the first leaflet raid on the night of 3 September 1939. His crew were specially mentioned in Command Routine Orders as a result of a particularly good reconnaissance and leaflet dropping flight they carried out later in September 1939, and again after the first raid on the Scharnhorst in a Kiel dock. Sergeant Simmons, at Boscombe Down, was Navigator and Air Observer on 13 convoy escort sorties, totalling 79 hours, 20 minutes. Since his return from that area, he has been Navigator, Air Observer and Bomb Aimer on 24 bombing raids over enemy territory, totalling 161 hours, 40 minutes. This N.C.O. has always set a magnificent example to his fellow Observers in the Squadron, by his fine work, his inimitable enthusiasm and his thorough determination to see any task completed with all possible accuracy. During the first raid on the Scharnhorst in a Kiel dry dock, Sergeant Simmons held his bombing until the ship literally "filled his bomb sight" and then let ship and dock have it for all he was worth. Five direct hits were easily distinguishable from photographs taken some few hours after this raid. The latest effort of Sergeant Simmons is merely typical of the man and the work he invariably does. Early career Nicholas Palmer Simmons was born at Bratton Clovelly, Devon in October 1916 and was educated at Callington County School, Cornwall, where he was captain of the cricket and soccer XIs. In 1935 he enlisted in the Life Guards, with whom he qualified as a gunner and signaller, in addition to representing the regiment at cricket and rugby, but in 1937, he purchased his discharge in favour of joining the mounted branch of Exeter City Police (a decision possibly hastened by the hair-raising occasion on which his horse bolted down Pall Mall). Back in the West Country, he gained further accolades in rugby for both the police and Exeter City, and but for the advent of hostilities, he may well have been selected to represent his country. It was also during this period that he became interested in aviation through the Civil Air Guard, and in early 1939, after again growing disillusioned with his chosen career, he elected to join the Royal Air Force as a direct entry Air Observer (a decision also influenced by the fact he had recently paid the fine of a beggar he had arrested, in order to save him from jail). No. 58 Squadron: September 1939 to July 1940 In September 1939, having completed his training at Desford and Yatesbury, Simmons, now a Sergeant, was posted to No. 58 Squadron, a Whitley unit operating out of Linton-on-Ouse, and flew his first mission as a Navigator and Bomb Aimer to the Ruhr on the 3rd - this was also the first occasion on which R.A.F. aircraft penetrated into Germany. Later that month, on the 28th, he returned to the Ruhr, his flying log book noting that his pilot had to make a forced landing at Barton Stacey on their return - Mentioned in Bomber Command Orders. Thereafter, commencing on 10 October (his birthday), and ending on 16 January 1940, he completed 13 Anti-Submarine Patrol and Convoy Escort sorties out of Boscombe Down, following which he attended the School of Navigation at St. Athan on an Advanced Observers Course in Astro-Navigation. Duly qualified, he returned to No. 58 Squadron (now back at Linton-on-Ouse), and flew a search mission over the North Sea on 12 April 1940 before being assigned to more regular bombing strikes, and by late July he had completed in excess o

A fitted leather toilet box,with four silver topped bottles, a silver framed desk calendar, a silver mounted wallet, an oriental white metal specimen vase, a Chinese lacquer box, and a Chinoiserie lacquer pen box, (6).

A collection of silver items, to include: A Chinese silver bowl in the form of a lotus flower, 12cm diam, character mark to the base; an Edwardian silver mounted glass scent bottle; three piece dressing table set and various cruets etc. (a lot)

A Chinese sterling silver supper box and cover, 20th century. Of circular shape with decoration of birds amongst prunus blossom to the cover, on three stepped legs. Fitted inside with seven piece porcelain section plates. Stamped to the base 'sterling silver made in hong kong', 31cm diam.

A Collection of jewellery items to include: An 18ct white gold and aquamarine ring, size 'P' uk; A swiss gold cased miniature pendant watch, dial signed 'Jean-Pierre'; A Victorian red banded agate brooch; A 9ct gold, pink sapphire and opal ring, size 'Q'; a silver 'RAF' bar brooch; a cased cigarette holder and a chinese opium pipe and further items.

Three items to include a silver blue paste bracelet with six circular blue paste panels each with engraved Chinese Pagoda to the reverse, a matching heart shaped pendant and a loose blue paste panel. Length of bracelet 16cm (6.25 inches). In good general condition. Clasp stamped 'SILVER' and 'JAPAN', metal is showing wear and tear/some discolouration.

A pair of late 19th Century Chinese silver and mother of pearl table decorations modelled as moths each with twin mother of pearl wings and raised on six slender legs, 30 cm at widest point.

A model of a Chinese junk in silver coloured metal, with three sails, oars, cannons, figures etc, 21cm (8.25") long on a carved hardwood stand, the whole contained in a glazed case

* China, Japan & Vietnam. A collection of approx. 280 gelatin silver photographs and compact prints, c. July 1905 to June 1907, including street scenes, views, temples, festivals, arrivals and departures of military troops (French, German, Japanese, Chinese, British & American), relating to Tientsin, Tonkin, Kyoto, Yokohama, Nara, Osaka, Shimonoseki, plus a few of Tokyo, Ceylon, Aden, etc., many identified and dated in pencil in French to versos, some images referring to the departure of General Kamio and also General Lefevre, and one showing a train with the distant figure of Miss Roosevelt [President Roosevelt's daughter] e -route to Tonkin, all loose, approx. 9 x 12 cm. The identity of the French photographer is not evident. He or she was presumably working in and/or travelling in French Indochina and nearby territories during this period. (approx. 280)

* India, Burma & Waziristan. A collection of photo albums and diaries relating to Major Frank O. Hodgkinson, FRGS, ARPS, and his military engineering service in the East, mostly c. 1920s-30s, including a group of eight home-made photographic booklets comprising approx. 110 gelatin silver print photographs of views, people and bridge building and other engineering projects in Burma, the Chinese Shan-States, Paoshan, etc., c. 1938-39, various size photos, all loosely inserted with typed captions on page beneath, a photo album with good quality amateur snapshots from the 1920s of Ladha, Sovavogha sports, Madras Sappers in the Barari Tangi, Sappers blasting near Alea Khel, plus other assorted photo and watercolour albums with the same provenance, various subjects and many items loosely inserted, including two group photographs showing Hodgkinson in Felsted School XV (1917) and school prefects (July 1918), an album of photos including people and views in Bangalore and district in 1916, a group of twelve diaries (1920-32), etc. (a carton)

A good mixed box comprising an early 18th century Chinese Imari bowl (hairline), a pair of Victorian green cameo glass beakers, one decorated in relief with a boy holding a flower, the other with a girl, gilt rims, 10.5 cm, a cranberry glass tumbler etched with vine and grape design, a glass elephant, two circular Wedgwood jasper ware plaques, a cut glass wine goblet, a pair of Royal Worcester salts in silver frames (1 a/f), a small ivory elephant and two posy vases (13)

A Chinese silver novelty of a rickshaw and passenger, hallmarked, another three similar novelties (4)

Chinese silver overlaid liqueur decanter and six glasses

Chinese knife with silver scabbard

Chinese silver lustre moon vase six character mark to base

A CHINESE FIGURE OF AN ELDERLY GENTLEMAN mounted as a table lamp, 13" high together with a copper fish kettle, 19 1/2" long and an Elkngton & Company silver plated coffee pot (3).

A CHINESE SILVERED BOX with sliding lid, 4" wide; 2 plated salts; a brass vesta; miniature box wood snuff box; 2 miniature books of Shakespeare and a silver pin cushion in the form of a chick.