A Great War ‘German Spring Offensive’ 1918 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant A. Kennedy, 8th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (30070 Cpl. A. Kennedy. 1/8-A. & S.H.) an officially re-impressed later issue; 1914-15 Star (1041 Pte. A. Kennedy. A. & S.H.); British War and Victory Medals (1041 Sjt. A. Kennedy. A. & S.H.) the last three impressed in small capitals and probably later issues; together with a presentation Hunter pocket watch, the movement by Rolex, in 10 carat gold plate case, the outer case inscribed ‘Kilfinan Parish. Presented to Sgt. Allan Kennedy, D.C.M. in appreciation of his services during the Great War 1914-1919’, glass missing and watch not working, medals good very fine (4) £600-£800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the signalling officer and sergeant had both been wounded, he took charge of the signal section and maintained constant communication with the front companies in spite of heavy enemy attacks and the telephone wires being repeatedly cut by shell fire. His courage and resource did much to encourage the men employed with him.’ Annotated Gazette states: ‘W. of Merville, 12-14 April 1918.’ Allan Kennedy served in France with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders from 1 May 1915. He won the D.C.M. with the 8th Battalion during the fighting around St Floris and St Venant, west of Merville, 12-14th April 1918. Sold with a scarce 8th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders white metal glengarry badge with unvoided centre and two lugs to reverse; together with copied research including D.C.M. and Medal Index Cards, gazette notices, and extracts from Battalion War Diaries.
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A cased set of cut glass and silver butter dishes, by Hamilton & Inches, Edinburgh 1902, in the form of baskets, the stands with pierced scrolling openwork, and a collection of assorted silver and stamped silver spoons, some with enamelled finials, 281gms (qty) Condition Report:Available upon request
Tray of assorted glass scent bottles: two Art Deco style black and clear glass scent bottles, Murano style scent bottle, cut glass, cranberry glass scent bottle with crystal stopper together with a vintage miniature jack-in-the-pulpit style vase with four green and black glass cocktail sticks, flower paperweight, Bohemian crystal mantel clock etc. (B.P. 21% + VAT)
Three antique bar brooches and two watches, the first Art Deco brooch set with five graduated old brilliant-cut diamonds in a lozenge-shaped surround; the second late 19th century brooch set with trios of old-cut diamonds spaced by pearls of pink, grey and cream tint, (pearls untested); the third Art Deco brooch set with faceted black glass with a central brilliant-cut diamond and flared red resin terminals with rose-cut diamonds; together with a 1920s ruby and diamond cocktail watch, and a later ruby and diamond watch with gilt strap, various lengths. (5) £600-£800 --- Condition Report All in reasonable condition, stones present and correct, pearls show some irregularity in shape, remain untested. Red plastic terminals show some surface crazing under magnification.
A Minton bone china vase and cover, early 20th c, painted with landscapes by M Dudley, one signed, reserved on a cobalt ground, 14cm h, printed mark, a pair of Coalport miniature cobalt ground three handled vases and a pair of shield shaped silver mounted cut glass vases (6) Minton vase in good condition, cover broken in two and re-stuck. Coalport vases – handles damaged. Cut glass vases – one broken and re-stuck
A Worcester polychrome teapot and cover, c. 1775, painted in enamels with the Long Eliza pattern, 13.5cm h, a Continental part-dessert service, early-mid 20th c, decorated with ho-ho birds, pink and gilt borders, the pedestal comport 20.5cm diam, two Royal Crown Derby Imari palette circular plates, cut glass, etc The teapot spout and resulting portion of the body cracked. Further wear. The dessert service generally good with light surface wear, one of the plates repaired. Other pieces unexamined individually, apparently generally OK.
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