A Continental carved ivory model model of a rickshaw, 19th century, depicting two figures inside a shaped rectangular carriage, decorated overall with leaf and scrolling foliage, height 7 cm, together with two similar, two carved ivory bananas, realistically depicted with skin ridges, traces of original polychrome, a French carved ivory crucifix bearing Christ, possibly Dieppe, late 19th/early 20th century, canted corners to cross holding full length Christ, surmounted with scroll inscribed "Inri", height 25 cm, a carved ivory compact case, the shaped square top open to reveal a fitted hinged interior, width 9 cm, (7). Provenance: Donald Simmonds Estate.
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A novelty white metal compact, of circular form, stamped `Silver 833`, with engraved image of Bethlehem to cover, 6cm diameter, together with a further white metal compact, of circular form, stamped `Birks Sterling`, with Royal Air Force applied logo to cover, 6.5cm diameter (2) For details of the condition of this lot please contact the auctioneer.
An Elizabeth II Silver and enamelled Powder Compact, of hinged square form, the cover with all over engine-turned decoration, and decorated with opaque guilloche enamel, and decorated to the centre with mallards landing on water, to a mirror-lined interior, London 1960, Maker’s Mark HCD, width 2 ¾”
Edwardian silver cigarette case of rectangular form with engraved foliate decoration (Birmingham 1902) together with four 1930s / 40s silver cigarette cases with engine turned decoration and a similar powder compact (various dates and makers), all at approximately 23ozs (6) Further images and condition reports are available at www.reemandansie.com
A Gold Snuff Box, adapted as a Compact, early 19th century with later French tax marks, circular with rayed engine turned ground encircled by a border of scrolling leaves, the sides with reeding beneath a Greek Key border, later applied with a hinge, the cover inset with a mirror, 6cm diameter, 2oz all in
* A C.B. Group to Air Commodore G.W. Birkinshaw, C.B., Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion`s (C.B.), neck Badge, silver gilt and enamel, 1914-15 Star (3287 1-A.M. G.W. Birkinshaw. R.F.C.), British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. G.W. Birkinshaw. R.A.F.), General Service 1918-62, G.V.R., one clasp, Kurdistan (F/O. G.W. Birkinshaw. R.A.F.), Defence and War Medals, second - fifth inclusive mounted for wearing., third and fifth polished, very fine, good very fine and better. The C.B. and Defence Medal are mounted in a modern frame with brass R.A.F. wings and mounted dress miniature awards for all the full size medals. Various loose R.A.F. buttons, badges, riband Bars and a silver compact with applied R.A.F. enamelled wings (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1940), and photocopied images of the recipient in uniform wearing his medals C.B. London Gazette 13.6.1946 Air Commodore George William Birkinshaw, Royal Air Force. Air Commodore George William Birkinshaw (1896-1977), born and educated in Durham, left school aged 14 and became an apprentice; gained his pilot`s licence in 1917 and joined the Royal Flying Corps; Commissioned Lieutenant in the R.A.F. 1.4.1918; appointed Lieutenant in the Aeroplane and Seaplane Branch; post war service saw Birkinshaw flying in Afghanistan, Iran and Iraq; Pilot in the No.1 Squadron, stationed in Ootacammund, India ; Flight Commander, No.207 Squadron, 19.12.1931; educated in Engineering at Cambridge University courtesy of the R.A.F.; posted to Egypt and Palestine; Squadron Leader 1.8.1935; Wing Commander 1.7.1938; Temporary Group Captain 1.3.1941; Air Commodore 1.9.1943 - 1.11.1947 based at RAF Zealand, Cheshire, retained the rank and became a Director at the Air Ministry, retired in 1950. (-)

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