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Lot 127
dating: circa 1900 provenance: Kalimantan, Single-edged blade of typical shape. Bone grip, richly embossed, base covered with vegetable fiber and decorated with one, small, silver coin. Wooden scabbard, partially embossed, with fiber bands, suspension rope and accompanying knife with horn, engraved grip. length 62.5 cm.
Lot 474
A large cased Indian silver desk set, comprising pen tray with integral inkstands, letter-opener, blotter, rule, card clip and dip-pen, the pen tray inscribed “ To Bill & Bridget with love, Bhaiya & Gina, 1966 ”, the letter opener terminal inset with a William IV East India Company one rupee coin, most pieces bearing the Cooch Behar coat of arms and hallmarked for Hamilton & Co, Calcutta 1966. This set was given by their Highnesses the Maharajah and Maharani of Cooch Behar to renowned jockey William “Bill” Rickaby, who rode some of their magnificent racehorses in the 1950s/60s. Notes : Bill Rickaby (1917-1987) rode over 1000 winners in eight countries during his 37-year career. He was a member of a horseracing dynasty which included uncle Walter Griggs, at whose stables in ‘The Home of Horseracing’ Newmarket he began his apprenticeship, several ancestors named Fred including his elder brother who were all acclaimed jockeys, and cousin Lester Piggott. Despite his promising start, WWII, involving service in the Middle East and North Africa, interrupted Bill’s career and he found it difficult to re-establish himself after being de-mobbed with the rank of Major. In 1946 he flew out to India to try his luck, and found his fortunes dramatically changed after winning India’s biggest race at the time, the Viceroy, on the back of Selector. India was to become an important backdrop for most of the rest of Bill’s career. Rickaby and his wife Bridget formed a lasting friendship with their Highnesses Jagaddipendra (Bhaiya) and Georgina (Gina) Narayan, the Maharaja and Maharani of Cooch Behar. Their Highnesses had married in the mid-1950s, although it was an unexpected match – the dashing Indian Prince and the English model daughter of a London police officer, and the marriage was kept secret for several years. By the time the Rickaby’s met the couple though, Gina was an accepted part of the Indian elite, hosting European royalty and film stars at their Cooch Behar palace. Polo and horseracing were central to their lives and the pair owned some of the best thoroughbred racehorses in India. The Rickaby’s moved backwards and forwards between Britain and India during this time, with Bill having some amazing successes. Amongst these were the classic wins for the One Thousand Guineas and The Oaks on Sweet Solera in 1961 and the Two Thousand Guineas (Privy Councillor 1962 right ). He rode for the late King, the Queen and for Lord Rosebery, on memorable horses including Busted; the 1967 ‘British Horse of the Year’. Soon after this gift was presented to Bill and Bridget upon their departure for Bill’s new post at the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club, Bhaiya fell and received devastating brain injuries during a polo match. From this point on he needed constant medical attention and died in 1970. Also in 1970, Bill and Bridget were involved in a serious car crash from which he never fully recovered, dying in 1987.
Lot 35
A Rare Resolution and Adventure Medal, 1772, in bronze coloured 'platina', the obverse with bust r., laureate, GEORGE III KING OF GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. IRELAND. ETC., the reverse with two ships at sea. RESOLVTION. ADVENTVRE., the exergue SAILED FROM ENGLAND MARCH MDCCLXXII, the top edge above the King's head bearing traces of original suspender ring, later drilled through the AD of ADVENTVRE to take a ribbon suspender, medal alignment Footnote:- These medals were made for distribution to indigenous people by James Cook and his men of the ships 'Resolution' and 'Adventure' during the Second Voyage of 1772-75. This medal is identical to one sold by Tennants Lot 7 25th September 2019 with the exception that that example was of coin alignment. In worn condition. The original suspender ring has been removed and the edge has been drilled. Nicks to the edge. Made using a cracked die which is evident from the flaw running through the CH of March in the exergue.
Lot 818
Arkle Official Cheltenham Gold Cup 60g Silver coin by Lewis Badges in special presentation box with certificate. Only 50 were produced cast in solid silver. Rare. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 822
Waterloo gold coin 7 grams Duke of Wellington in Royal Mint booklet with Prince George Bronze coin. 14 carat Gold Duke of Wellington medal 22.5 mm diameter 7 grams capsuled Ltd edition of 15000. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 831
Coin and miniature collection includes Napolean enamelled badge 14k gold, double headed George IV and Victoria Coin, Queen Victoria miniature badge young and old each side, US president badge. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 864
Franklin Mint Excalibur Backgammon Set with Gold And Silver Coin Pieces. The Excalibur Backgammon set is an original and is the first collectors backgammon set ever issued by Franklin Mint. Each playing piece is minted in high relief in 22kt Gold electroplate on solid bronze and pure .999 pure silver plate on bronze. The set was only available direct from Franklin Mint on Subscription. The deluxe playing board layered in leather and a fine print is a clean and tidy, it does have a few minor blemishes but are minor. You will find pictures of all four sides of the board so you can see for yourself the condition it is in. 29 playing pieces (15 Gold plated & 14 Silver Plated), 1 numbered die, 2 sets of dice x 2 leather cased throwing cup shakers, are present and in good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 397
circa 1919, the signed white dial with gold coloured decoration, 41mm diameter, with visible balance, black Roman numerals, blued spade hands and gold coloured dot minute track, the mechanical crown wind 8 day movement with mainspring and barrel across the full width of the movement and onion shaped winder, the case, 52mm diameter, sponsor marked by George Stockwell with London import marks for Sterling silver, number 829232, verso decorated with engine turned engraving around a central belted and vacant escutcheon shaped cartouche, attached to a silver rolled curb link Albert watch chain with swivel catch terminals and free running T bar with medal and painted Victorian coin attachments, length of chain 32cm and gross weight 37.3g
Lot 432
the rolled curb link chain terminating in two swivel catches with the midway point supporting a T-bar and a Georgian spade guinea with soldered scrolled edged pendant loop, the chain with Birmingham hallmarks for 9ct gold, 1937, length of chain 39.5cm and gross weight 56.2gFootnote: The guinea was the major British coin of the 18th century, worth one pound and one shilling and was so called as it was made of gold from the West African country of Guinea. This example is known as a 'spade' guinea, as the reverse features a crowned shield of the Royal Arms which resembles the blade of an old style long handled spade.
Lot 611
the first by William Comyns & Sons, London 1889, a hinged and folding triple frame, each double sided section of rectangular portrait form with oval aperture, cast and pierced foliate border featuring putti and birds, the top with a vacant cartouche, with access via a removable sliding base, 9.1ozt weighable silver, 9.5cm high and each section 6.5cm wide; the second by William Hornby, London 1900, the simple strap 'A' frame supporting two circular hinged sections, the covers each fronted with a George III 'cartwheel' two pence coin, verso engraved ' Zimmerman 98 Jermyn St SW', 15.5cm high, 13cm wide (2)
Lot 1536
A cased London 2012 Olympics 29 50p coin Cu-Ni set, plus commemorative £5 coin, all encapsulated with various certificates, cased, also a collection of commemorative base metal coinage with sets including St George and The Dragon, James Cook, 250 Yeats Anniversary of HMS Victory, etc, including gold plated examples, all cased.
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