Außergewöhnliches Barock-KabinettHöhe: 94 cm. Breite: 115 cm. Tiefe: 54 cm. Italien oder Augsburg, 17. Jahrhundert.Nadelholz und Eiche, teils geschnitzt, teilweise in Nussbaum furniert, teilweise gegenfurniert, intarsiert in Zwetschge und anderen Hölzern, teilebonisiert, teils polychrom gefasst und teilweise vergoldet sowie Einlagen in Marmor sowie Ruinenmarmor und Scagliola. Auf vier vollplastischen und vergoldeten Greifen das Kabinett in Form eines antikisierenden Tempels. Die mehrfach getreppte, ebonisierte Zarge mit großer Schublade und zentral schließendem Schloss. Darüber zweitüriges, gegenfurniertes Kabinett mit verspiegeltem Eingericht, dies durch Halbsäulen, verdeckte Gemälde sowie in Marmoroptik gemalten Boden und Decke, einen Spiegelsaal imitierend. Flankiert von vier Marmorsäulen mit vergoldeten Basen und korinthischen Kapitellen sowie acht kleinen Schüben. Abschließender gesprengter Giebel mit erhabenem, abnehmbarem Podest und seitlicher Galerie, teils verspiegelt. Verdecktes Eisenschloss und Eisenbänder. Leichte Alterssp. Rest. Erg. (†) (12821134) (13)An extraordinary baroque cabinetHeight: 94 cm.Width: 115 cm.Depth: 54 cm.Italy or Augsburg, 17th century.Carved, partly gilded, partly ebonized softwood and oak veneered in walnut partly inlayed in plum a.o. polychrome painted and inlays in marble and scagliola. Behind two doors mirror glassed cabinet with hidden paintings. Covered central lock and door hinges in iron. Smaller damages due to age. Rest. Add. (†)
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Collection of railway carriages and rolling stock, to include two Bachmann 12 ton Mogo Vans, GWR Clerestory Brake Coach '3423', GWR Door to Door, V Tanker Albright & Wilson '10532', GWR 20 Ton Brake Van '114990' Bordesley Junction, Bachmann GWR Highley Signal Box, Operating Maintenance Crane R 6004, and GWR Clerestory Composite Coach '3242', all boxed (9)
1950 Sunbeam S8 with VP Viper SidecarRegistration number KLJ 710Frame number S 82945Engine number S 843761,197 recorded miles (new speedo fitted at 28,000 miles)Very good original unrestored conditionOnly 3 owners from newPrevious owner for 61 yearsThe original paintwork is in excellent condition as are the frame chrome work and mudguardsThe engine gearbox and ancillaries are also very clean The VP Viper Sports sidecar was fitted from new It has a side opening door rising top to aid entry and soft top and tonneau cover New timing chain and tensioner New petrol taps New dipstick/oil filler New wheel bearings condenser and points The bike starts and rides wellA lovely time warp example of sidecar motoring from the glorious period of the 1950?sWith original manual buff log bookV5C
TWO GERMAN DOOR LOCKS, 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURYthe first with engraved shaped plate applied with a pierced and engraved copper-alloy plaque, the inside fitted with mechanism including three sprung bolts; the second smaller, with black painted shaped main plate, a single bolt, and embossed mechanism coverthe first: 32.5 cm; 12 ¾ in; (2)Provenance; David Jeffcoat (1945 - 2020);
THE D.B. 16 BORE PERCUSSION SPORTING GUN OF ARTHUR WELLESLEY, 1ST DUKE OF WELLINGTON KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (1769-1852) BY JOSEPH LANG, LONDON, CIRCA 1840with sighted barrels, platinum plugs, engraved tang, signed scroll-engraved locks (defective), figured walnut half-stock, chequered fore-end and grip, engraved iron mounts including trigger-guard with lever safety behind, and silver escutcheon engraved with the owner~s crest beneath a Ducal coronet (rubbed) and brass-tipped ramrod (worn throughout)73.2 cm; 28 7/8 in barrelsThe Duke of Wellington~s success on the battlefield was apparently not matched by his ability as a sportsman. Lady Frances Shelley recalled a shooting party at Maresfield Park, Sussex in October 1819 where ~…..the Duke shot far better than he had done in the morning. Bad was the best, however; for he had contrived to empty two powder horns and a half, with very little to show for it. If truth be told, the hero of Waterloo was a very wild shot. After wounding a retriever early in the day, and, later on, peppering the keeper~s gaiters, he inadvertently sprinkled the bare arms of an old woman who chanced to be washing clothes at her cottage window! I was attracted by her screams, and the fearful ejaculations caused by pain and fear. I took in the situation at a glance, and went to the cottage door. ~I~m wounded, Milady!~ she cried. ~My good woman!~ said I, ~this ought to be the proudest moment of your life. You have had the distinction of being shot by the great Duke of Wellington!~ ~Oh! La!~ exclaimed the old woman, as she glanced towards the Duke with eyes full of tears, not knowing whether to be proud or angry. Then suddenly her face was wreathed in smiles, as the contrite Duke slipped a golden coin into her trembling hand! This incident was apparently not an isolated one, four years later in January 1823 at Wherstead Park in Suffolk, The Morning Post recorded ~…..the Duke of Wellington was so intent on his game, that he lost sight of the party, and in firing his double-barrelled gun, his Grace unfortunately lodged a part of the contents in the face of his Noble Host; seven swan shot entered the cheeks, and one the nose. His Grace, hearing an exclamation of ~I am shot,~ threw down his piece and hurried to the spot, where he found his friend leaning against a tree, the face streaming with blood. One of the party galloped off to Ipswich for medical aid, whilst the others carried the wounded Nobleman to the lodge. A surgeon in less than an hour attended, extracted the shot, and pronounced the Noble patient to be not in any danger…..~ Edgcumbe 1913, pp. 73-74 and Selin 2019.All proceeds to be donated to the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal
A WILLIAM & MARY BURR WALNUT AND MARQUETRY CABINET ON CHESTCIRCA 1690The doors enclosing an arrangement of short and long drawers176.5cm high, 110cm wide, 53.5cm deepCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, cracks and abrasions consistent with age and use.There are losses and restorations including: the top with a later built up section within the cornice, possibly for the display of an object; the handles later; the doors do not quite meet, there is a gap, and the lock does not engage with the lock recess to the opposing door; there are veneer cracks to the doors corresponding to the underlying construction joints; there is some evidence of worm; the drawer linings are oak there are some splits to the linings along the grain of timber; there are patches of veneer to the hinge areas suggesting later or repaired hinges; cracks to cross-grained moulding; some replaced veneers; the backboards have some cracks and tape; the feet are later.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A NASRID ROSEWOOD, EXOTIC HARDWOOD,EBONY AND BONE INLAID TABLE CABINETLATE 15TH/ 16TH CENTURYThe doors opening to an arrangement of drawers arounda central cupboard door51.5cm high, 60cm wide, 36.5cm deep For a Nasrid Pyxis (small box) with closely related gilt hinges to the hinges of the interior door of the current table cabinet, see Christie's, The Property of an Important Belgian Family, 28th October 2020, Lot 20 (£922,500 including premium). Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old chips, splits and losses - see images. Various sections of replacement inlay and repair - see images. Various glued repairs - see images. These include a large repaired split running down one side of the cabinet and glue residue visible where the feet have been re-attached. A later screw has been used to help secure one foot. Where there have been repaired splits adjacent to the hinges of one door it has caused the door to 'drop' slightly and some manipulation is required to close the doors flush. Handles to interior drawers vary from one another and one is lacking. Two hinges with later screws securing them. Escutcheons are later replacements. The small escutcheon to interior door is lacking a securing tack. No key present but both locks are open. One of the feet is lacking its turned tip. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE I BURR WALNUT BUREAU CABINETBY WILLIAM OLD AND JOHN ODY, CIRCA 1725Cross and feather banded, the doors enclosing adjustable shelves and three shallow drawers above candle slides, the base with an interior arrangement of drawers around a door, the printed paper label to the top left drawer, three drawers with divisions, the brass handles and escutcheons parcel gilded to enhance the engraving214cm high, 108.5cm wide, 60cm deepThe printed label 'WILLIAM OLD AND JOHN ODY At the Cafstle in St Paul's Church-Yard (over-against the South-Gate of ye Church) London Makes and Sells all sorts of Cane & Dutch Chairs, Chair Frames for Stuffing and Case Sashes. And also all sorts of the best Looking-Glafs & Cabinet-Work in Japan Walnut-Tree & Wainscot, at reasonable Rates.'For examples of labelled furniture by William Old and John Ody see Christopher Gilbert, Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, pages 358 and 359, plates 699, 700 and 701. 'John Ody became free of the Joiners' Company in 1723, which may mark the date when he teamed up with William Old... William Old had died by 1738 when his widow offered his cabinet goods for sale at the St Paul's Church Yard address. The cabinet furniture so far traced bearing the firm's label is of richly figured walnut with feathered inlay and crossbanding'. For a cabinet on secretaire chest labelled William Old and John Ody see Christie's Important English Furniture, New York, 18th October 2001, lot 266 (USD21,150)Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches, abrasions consistent with age and useSome old splits and cracks, some chips and losses to timber, inlay, and mouldings. There is a loss to the side of one of the bracket foot. One of the cupboard door with an old split through near the top, the fall with a similar area to one sideThe handles appear to be the originals throughout, the locks also all appear to be original, there is one main key that operates all locks at time of report from the cupboard door, the fall, and all the drawers. there is another key that operates the internal cupboard door. Overall solid and stablePlease refer to additional images for visual reference to conditionCondition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY WARDROBE IN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1770The moulded panel doors opening to a hanging rail 205cm high, 129cm wide, 61cm deep overallCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.There is some colour differentiation from sun fading with the front, the right hand side paler than the sides and cornice.There are losses and restorations including the doors which have cracks along the sectional construction joints, with some colour variations suggesting some restoration, there are some tears to the veneers where there is underlying movement; some bowing to the top right panel of the right door; some cracks to the door panels along the grain of the timber or along the construction lines. Some of the carved mouldings are lacking small sections, one moulding is detached from the door.The escutcheons are later, one is lose.The lock is later and there is a later key that operates the lock.The interior is lined with fabric to all sides, there are some stains and marks. The brass rail has five brass hooks and there are four brass hooks to the back of the interior. There are some later magnet fittings to the top of the doors/carcass.The back is of panelled construction.The feet are scuffed. Some later blocks and timber supporting the feet.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT CLOTHES PRESS CIRCA 1800 The central panelled doors opening to and arrangement of sliding trays, above two short and two long graduated drawers, flanked on either side by a twin panelled cupboard door, the left cupboard opening to shelves, a drawer and a lidded commode section, the other cupboard with a shelf above hanging hooks222cm high, 242cm wide, 63cm deepCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use Some old chips and splits Of cleaned/polished appearance Locks vary from each other but appear to be period and fitted neatly, lacking keys Key escutcheons possibly later, with some small filler repairs around them Small sections of replacement veneer to three corners of the drawer fronts (see images)Handles appear original, but with later nuts/washers to secureWhere doors open some marks and scratches caused by meeting adjacent panels/doors (see images)Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY WARDROBEIN THE MANNER OF THOMAS CHIPPENDALE, CIRCA 1780201cm high, 156cm wide, 67.5cm deepProvenance: Ston Easton Park, near Bath, SomersetCondition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Various old splits, chips and losses (see images). Some minor fading to timber. Hinges have been replaced and there are sections of later inset timber in the areas adjacent to them. Escutcheons and lock are replacements. A key is present and operates the lock. The lock catch to the other door is lacking. Later magnetic catches have been added to the doors. Interior fitted with a later hanging rail. Later fabric lining to interior. This is untidy with various marks, dicolourations, tears and screw holes from previous fixtures. Some old but later screws securing back panels. One front foot with carved front element detached but present. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A LOUIS XIV EBONY AND BRASS INLAID ARMOIREEARLY 18TH CENTURYOf 'chapeau de gendarme' form, the glazed and fabric lined doors enclosing shelves244cm high, 190cm wide, 49.5cm deepProvenance:An Important Collection from a Cadogan Square HousePelham Galleries, London, acquired 13 January 1998 Condition Report: Armoire with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Old splits and chips - see images. Key present and operates lock. Mount to base of one canted corner is lacking. The mount to the bottom/centre of the door is detached but present. Some old repairs to brass inlay - see images. The brass inlay with the expected knocks, wear and marks. There are some minor losses. The glazing and pleated silk to the doors is later. Interior and shelves with later upholstery lining. Fabric is in generally good order overall. One hinge with its lower decorative 'finial' lacking. It is likely that the ormolu mounts to the fluted angles, the escutcheons, and the mask mount are old but later additions. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BREAKFRONT LIBRARY BOOKCASECIRCA 1780238cm high, 264cm wide, 55cm deepProvenance: Lockerley Hall, HampshireCondition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips and abrasions consistent with age and use.Sun from the left side with some sun fading.There are losses, restorations and observation including small sections of missing veneer, cracks and small patches to some veneers; the handles removed with round shadows and filler to the centres; some later timber slats to hold the shelves; the locks are later with patched filled sections; a section of door moulding broken off; the back of panelled construction; the locks are later, there are no keys and the locks are open; the backboards are of panelled construction.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A MAHOGANY CIRCULAR CONCENTRIC EXTENDING DINING TABLEBY ARTHUR BRETT, PROBABLY LAST QUARTER 20TH CENTURY71cm high, the top 154cm diameter without leaves, 214cm diameter with additional leaves Provenance: Lockerley Hall, HampshireCondition Report: Table with the expected marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Some minor chips and splits. All additional leaves, stretchers and clips present. Some additional scuffs and scratches to the top consistent with use. Please note, there is a leaf cabinet that is included in the lot - see images. No key is present for the cabinet but the door is open. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE II MAHOGANY CLOTHES PRESSIN THE MANNER OF GILES GRENDEY, CIRCA 1750The doors enclosing three sliding trays181.5cm high, 129cm wide, 65cm deep Provenance: Property from the Kingshott CollectionThe serpentine panelled doors and overall form of this clothes press relate to a clothes press bearing the trade label of Giles Grendey (d1780), cabinet maker of St John's Square, Clerkenwell. See Ralph Edwards and Margaret Jourdain, Georgian Cabinet-Makers, London, 1955, fig 51. For a press by Giles Grendey with related doors see Christopher Gilbert, Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840, pl 433.For a related clothes press see Sotheby's, London, Arts of Europe, 15th May 2014, lot 266 (£7,500).Condition Report: There are some marks, scratches, knocks, chips, splits and abrasions consistent with age and use.Sun fading to the front with small flecks that are paler than the timber.There are losses and restorations including a possible later moulding to the edge of the right door; the interior with a later rail, the top sliding tray is missing; the doors have ruled joints to the exterior but still naturally open just a little too far for the trays to slide directly onto the runners; some paint and stains to the sliding trays; repairs to the dentil cornice; some cracks and blemishes to the sides; The handles are later with visible patches from previous handle holes and keyholes.There is a key, that operates the lock to the door. There is no key for the drawer locks, the locks are open.The drawer linings have fillets, presumably to previous cracks and some movement, some are missing sections of beaded mouldings.The backboards are of panelled construction.The feet have repairs, some incorporating later timber.Please refer to the additional photographs as a visual reference of condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
Earl of Bristol 19th Century, table clock, the mahogany outer case with fret carved side panels and back, with brass face and with Westminster and Whittington chimes, 51cm highDamage to veneer around keyhole, some veneer damage to inside door. Left side of clock fretwork crack, right has glue residue around fretwork, cracks to veneer and back side quite scratched. Managed to get a chime but haven’t had it running in the saleroom so not sure if it runs properly
A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK BY M. WORCESTER OF WEDNESBURY the brass eight day movement with four turned pillars and an anchor escapement striking on a bell, the painted arched fourteen inch dial with Roman numerals and decorated with a hunting scene, cottages and pheasants, with date aperture and subsidiary seconds dial, signed 'M Worcester, Wednesbury', the case with mahogany panels and banding, the hood with a broken swan neck pediment and turned columns, the shaped trunk door inlaid with a marquetry conch shell and flanked by quarter split pilasters 229cm high Provenance Carswell Castle.
A MAHOGANY GRANDMOTHER CLOCK BY FRANCIS HALLS OF LONDON the brass eight day movement with four turned pillars with shaped plates, with an anchor escapement, the nine inch arched brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, signed 'Francis Halls London', with automaton bird Tempus Fugit dial, the hood with blind fret decoration and twin brass finials, the case with a shaped trunk door 188.3cm high
A GEORGE IV GILT BRASS CARRIAGE TIMEPIECE BY GRAYHURST HARVEY & CO, C.1825 the brass chain driven fusee movement with a horizontal escapement, the backplate inscribed 'Grayhurst Harvey & Co, Strand and Regent Street, London, No. 8024', the silvered dial with Roman numerals and an engraved cornucopia of flowers to the centre in a gilt scrolling foliate mount, the case with a scrolling frieze, column corners, bevelled glass and foliate scrolling handle, the back door with a sprung catch 13.2cm high (excluding handle), 9.3cm wide, 6.2cm deep
AN ELECTRIC MANTEL CLOCK BY THE EUREKA CLOCK CO. LTD., DATED '1906' the brass movement stamped 'Patent no.14614, No. 7006' and with Fast / Slow indicator, the enamelled face with a subsidiary seconds dial, in a mahogany case with a bevelled glass front door, on a stepped base, with later battery fittings 37.8cm high, 28.2cm wide, 15.7cm deep
AN ELECTRIC MANTEL CLOCK BY THE EUREKA CLOCK CO. LTD., DATED '1906' the brass movement stamped 'Patent no. 14614, No.7028' and with Fast / Slow indicator, the ivorine dial with Roman numerals, in a mahogany case with a bevelled glass front door, on a stepped base, with later battery fittings 34.5cm high, 28.2cm wide, 15.7cm deep
AN EARLY VICTORIAN MAHOGANY COLLECTOR'S CABINET C.1840 the panelled door enclosing fifteen drawers with turned bone handles, the back with a printed paper trade label, inscribed 'Museum of Natural History, J. Gardner, Naturalist, 52 High Holborn, London' 85.2cm high, 45.8cm wide, 41.5cm deep
A BRONZE DOOR KNOCKER IN VENETIAN STYLE IN THE MANNER OF ALESSANDRO VITTORIA (ITALIAN 1523-1608), 19TH CENTURY modelled as Neptune standing before winged hippocampi 43cm high, 29cm wide Provenance Redlynch House, Salisbury, Wiltshire. Catalogue Note For a similar example see Sotheby's Olympia, 9th December 2004.
Society for the Protection of Life from Fire, 1st type, silver, the reverse inscribed ‘To William Jones who (aided by others at the risk of their lives) rescued several individuals from death by fire, at Messrs. King & Witts’, Stores, Southampton, 7th November 1837’, with swivel ring suspension, some edge bruising, very fine, scarce £700-£900 --- The Fire at Southampton, 7 November 1837 ‘The premises where this catastrophe happened consist of a large brick store, about 60 feet square, comprising four floors besides the basement, and containing a very large stock of turpentine, oils, resin, wax and gunpowder, and other inflammable materials. Adjoining this large store, and connected with it by a kind of room over an iron shed, is a smaller store, under part of which is a stable. It was in this smaller store that the fire was first discovered issuing from the roof. At this time it might have been extinguished by a few buckets of water, but it could only be reached by the engines, and great delay was experienced in getting a supply of water, as is always the case in county towns, and too often, indeed, in London itself. One of the partners of the firm, who lives close by, was instantly aroused, and proceeding to the top floor of the large store, with the assistance of several persons removed all the gunpowder, consisting of about 190lb. This danger now being generally known to be averted, a large number of persons, principally tradesmen and respectable mechanics, volunteered their services to remove as much as possible of the turpentine, oil, &c, from the premises, jointly apprehending the consequences to the neighbourhood should such dangerous materials be offered for the extension of the flames. While engaged in this praiseworthy office, several carboys of turpentine were accidentally broken, spreading, as is its well known property, over the whole floor, and saturating the lower garments of many who were employed in its removal. At this time several engines were actively at work, but, alas! Too late, for the flames had already communicated to the upper floors of the large store. It does not distinctly appear whether the persons engaged below on the ground floor, as above related, were aware of the dangerous proximity of the fire; indeed, it is not to be wondered at, the catastrophe which followed seems to have erased the recollection of preceding circumstances from the minds of most of them. It appears, however, to be pretty distinctly ascertained that the second and third floors at least were in flames some time before the occurrence of the melancholy catastrophe. Suddenly some red-hot materials fell through the apertures in the floor through which goods were hoisted up; a fragment in flame followed, and the whole floor was instantly in a blaze, the flames ascending to the ceiling, and reverberating to the floor again. Several explosions followed, caused it is supposed by the bursting of the carboys of turpentine, and in a few seconds the whole front wall of the building fell into the street. Several persons were literally blown through the open door into the street, others were seen running wildly about with blazing garments, and were necessarily rolled in the kennel to extinguish the flames, and several it was evident were buried under the wall; while of the number whose fate was evidently sealed in the burning building, all shuddered to conjecture. As soon as the ruins could be approached, workmen were set on, and six bodies were dug from the mass of brickwork in front; a seventh, a young man named Sellwood, clerk at the Bank, whose cries for help were heard three hours before he could be released, survived a few days, to expire in horrible tortures. A day or two necessarily elapsed before workmen could be safely employed in the interior, when nine dead bodies in all were found, three of them being burnt to a cinder, so as to be utterly unrecognisable, and the two others being known only by the contents of their pockets and other extraneous indicia. Eight more sufferers have since died in agonies which would almost lead their friends to wish that they had met the quicker fate of those who were pent in the building. Some of these survived nearly a fortnight; and it is apprehended that the melancholy list is not yet complete, as four others still lie in a dangerous state. One person moreover died from the effects of fright, and one of the widows has been deprived of her reason. By this calamity, which casts into shade all previous catastrophes of the kind, at least 70 individuals, including survivors, widows, and children of deceased, and two or three utterly maimed for life, are left dependent on the benevolence of the inhabitants of Southampton, whose property they risked their lives to save.’ (The Times, 4 December 1837, refers). The Society for the Protection of Life from Fire presented ‘a silver medal, together with the thanks of the society, on velum, to Mr. Richard Young; and silver medals also to William Jones, John Foote, and police-sergeant Terry, who aided his exertions on the above occasion. It was stated that on the above melancholy occasion 15 persons perished; eight had since died, and several remained maimed, whose final recovery was doubtful, whilst the lives of 12 individuals had been preserved through the exertions of the above, together with seven others, to who medals were likewise awarded, whose names were George Carr, Walter Anderson, William York, John Foster, John White, Henry George Graves, and William Whitcher’ (The Times 28 April 1838 refers).
The remarkable and rare Second War 1942 ‘escape and evasion’ M.M., and 1944 ‘North West Europe’ Second Award Bar group of seven awarded to Sergeant J. D. Coutts, No. 52 Commando and York and Lancaster Regiment. Coutts, fighting as part of ‘D’ Battalion, ‘Layforce’, was taken prisoner of war at the fall of Crete, 1 June 1941. Having been transported to mainland Greece, he effected his escape from a German POW camp via a sewer - twice getting stuck along the narrow route during the process. Evading capture with two other escapees, Coutts lost both of his comrades to malaria and exhaustion. Despite this, and by sheer bloody determination he carried on and made four attempts via boat to leave Greece for Turkey. Meeting up with other escapees along the way, including Lieutenant W. B. Thomas who went on to publish his memoirs about the eventual escape, Coutts finally made it in May 1942. He had numerous brushes with German patrols, a seaplane, and an E-boat just as Turkey loomed into sight. The war was not done with him, however, and he went on to distinguish himself with the Hallamshire Battalion in Normandy, June - July 1944. In particular during the attack on the fortified position at Barbee Farm, near Vendes, 16 July 1944, when he was in action with both a Bren Gun and a Mortar, personally accounting for a large number of enemy troops despite being wounded himself Military Medal, G.VI.R., with Second Award Bar (4746052 Cpl. J. D. Coutts. Y. & L. R.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (4746052 Pte. J. D. Coutts. Y. & L. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted for wear, generally very fine or better (7) £8,000-£12,000 --- M.M. London Gazette 24 September 1942. The original recommendation states: ‘Corporal Coutts was captured at Sphakia on 1 June 1941, moved to Maleme and thence to Salonika. There were escapes nearly every day. The morning after a successful escape would be spent by the remainder on parade in the sun. Those caught escaping would not be seen again. One night the Germans decided to prevent any escapes by crowding prisoners into the centre of the camp. This suited the plans that Corporal Coutts and others had made that afternoon. They had noticed the opening of a sewer in the centre of the camp and had seen that it was wide enough for a man to crawl through. A Greek workman promised to take off the lid of another opening several hundred yards from the camp as soon as it was dark. They blocked the pipe from the latrines to the sewer and turned on all the taps there and in the wash-house and left them on all afternoon. The fact that all the prisoners of war had been pushed by the sentries to the centre of the camp provided an excuse for their presence by the sewer opening, and Coutts and seven others climbed down and crawled along. It took them two hours. Corporal Coutts is broadly built and twice stuck in particularly narrow spots. The artificial washing down they had given it made a considerable difference to the conditions, but even so two of them passed out as soon as they reached the opening and fresh air. They waited till they came round and then split up into parties of two and three. Corporal Coutts joined Corporal Ward and Trooper Nicholas. They knocked at the door of a house and were taken in. From there they gradually made their way down to Agion Oros peninsula, going north first to Langadas and then down through Evangelismos and Zagliveri receiving food and shelter wherever they stopped. Trooper Nicholas got malaria badly and through weakness and lack of medical attention died on 7 October 1941. Corporals Coutts and Ward stole a boat near Smerna and made for Imbros. Ten miles away bad weather forced them to go back. The effort was too much for Ward who died on 10 November 1941. Corporal Coutts spent most of the winter in a hut he built on the hills. With spring his strength began to return and he joined up with Lieutenant Thomas and Corporal Peacock in April. On 5 April they got a boat at Klephttikon and sailed for Imbros. Bad weather forced them to go back. On 16 April they tried again from Nea Skete, but had to return as round the point a strong light was flashed on them and they heard voices. They were joined by 2 Cypriots and a Greek officer on 2 May 1942 and on the same day Private Theodoros Georgiou, No. 4230, 232 Company, R.A.S.C., who has been recommended for a D.C.M., reached them. On 4 May 1942 they left with him and arrived at Turkey on 6 May 1942. Corporal Coutts not only did an excellent escape, but in spite of the death of his two companions - which must have been hard blows to bear - his frustrated attempt to reach Turkey and his own personal weakness, he struggled on in Greece alone. Finally with L/Cpl. Peacock and Lt. Thomas he made two more attempts to reach Turkey and only just failed owing to bad weather. He escaped thanks to sheer dogged courage.’ M.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 21 December 1944. The original recommendation (for a D.C.M.) states: ‘On 16 July 1944 Sergeant Coutts was commanding a platoon of a company ordered to reinforce Barbee Farm. His platoon HQ was twice attacked with grenades, and on both occasions he beat off the attack with his own grenades. Almost immediately afterwards he killed four of the enemy with a Bren Gun as they attempted to infiltrate into his platoon positions. Later, during the action when the members of his posts were killed or wounded and the post was occupied by the enemy, who were able to infiltrate another platoon position, he personally dealt with them with a 2 inch mortar. During the day the position was under direct fire from enemy riflemen and LMGs, and was frequently mortared. Quite regardless of his own personal safety Sergeant Coutts moved to and fro in platoon position, organising its defence and the evacuation of wounded, and encouraging his men. When the company was ordered to evacuate Barbee Farm Sjt. Coutts platoon was given the task of protecting the left flank. The Bren group detailed by him to cover his own flank was under fire from three directions. He remained with this gun and was wounded. He refused to leave his position until his platoon was clear from Barbee Farm. Throughout the day Sergenat Coutts displayed complete disregard for his personal safety and set an example of leadership and fighting spirit of the highest order.’ John Davie Coutts served with the York and Lancaster Regiment in Palestine, and during the initial stages of the Second World War. He volunteered for service with No. 52 Commando, which was formed in the Middle East. In February 1941 the latter amalgamated with other commando units to form ‘Layforce’, under the command of Colonel R. Laycock. No. 52 Commando formed part of ‘D’ Battalion, and as such fought during the Battle of Crete, 20 May - 1 June 1941. Coutts was taken prisoner of war by the Germans at the fall of Crete, 1 June 1941. He was transported to a prisoner of war camp in Greece, and from here successfully escaped (see recommendation above). One of the men whom he finally escaped with was Lieutenant W. B. Thomas, and the latter went on to publish his memoirs called Dare To Be Free. Coutts, or ‘Coote’ as he is referred to, features extensively in the book from the point at which they met in April 1942: ‘Well, it’s certainly nice to be able to speak English again,’ said the tall, fair lad as he came in the door, holding his hand out to me in greeting. ‘My name is John, Sergeant John Coote, of the Middle East Commandos, and I am very glad to meet you, I’m sure!’ I [Thomas] i...
A SHERATON REVIVAL SATINWOOD AND GILTWOOD SERPENTINE DISPLAY CABINET IN THE MANNER OF WRIGHT & MANSFIELD, LATE 19TH CENTURY painted with panels of flowers on an ebonised ground, with an astragal glazed door enclosing two glass shelves, above a panelled door 197.3cm high, 137cm wide, 40.5cm deep Provenance Redlynch House, Salisbury, Wiltshire.
A Large Cabinet for Microscope Slides,English, c.1960, with a label for James Swift & Son, Basingstoke, the cabinet constructed of French polished light oak with glazed door, holding 63 drawers in 2 sections each capable of holding 45 standard slides in 3 rows, total capacity of 2835 standard slides, cabinet height 101cmNote: top drawer contains a few slides the rest of the case is empty
A Microscope Slide Cabinet and Slides,substantial oak cabinet by Beck, London, c.1925-1950, glazed door with lock and key, 28 drawers with ebony knob and ivorine plaque, each to hold 36 slides (total capacity 1008 slides), with approximately 1000 prepared slides, botany and zoology, almost all 20th century, a few 19th, many amateur plus major 20th century preparers - Harris, Flatters & Garnett, Gerrard, Watson etc, case 42cm x 37.5cm x 31cm
A ‘GOLDFISH OF ABUNDANCE’ LACQUER BUFFET OR CREDENCE BY THE STUDIO OF NGUYEN THÀNH LÊ (1919-1923) VIETNAM, 20TH CENTURY It opens by two front panel doors unveiling shelves. It is all lacquered in red on which are depicted ‘Les Poissons Rouges de l’Abondance’ (‘金玉滿堂’, lit. Goldfish of Abundance). The inner part of the right door bears a label signing it: ‘THÀNH LÊ VIETNAM’. H 92,3 cm - L: 150 cm - depth: 45 cm TỦ BÁT ĐĨA HOẶC TỦ LY SƠN MÀI HỌA TIẾT “CÁ VÀNG THỊNH VƯỢNG” BỞI XƯỞNG NGUYỄN THÀNH LÊ (1919-1923) VIỆT NAM, THẾ KỶ 20 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.
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