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Lot 364
A large medieval style silver plated Zeppelin commemorative goblet. Embossed oak wreath to bowl and foot-rim, the stem with a deeply moulded dramatic scene of huntsmen with dogs chasing a wild boar through a forest. The base inscribed `Dem Fuhrer des Zeppelin-Luftschiffes `Hansa` Herrn Oberingenieur Door zur Erinnerung an die Landungsfahrt nach Jtzehoe am 5 oct 1913 gestiftet vom Nordmark-Verein fur Motorluft-Fahrt Gruppe Steinburg.` Height 30cm diameter of bowl and base 15cm. VGC illustrated on outside back cover.
Lot 614
A unique combination group of four to Henry James Leech, Foreman Engineer of the Royal Airship Works Cardington who was awarded the Albert Medal for his heroic attempt to rescue comrades from the R101 crash comprising: The Albert Medal 2nd Class in Bronze for Land service, reverse engraved ‘Presented by His Majesty to Henry James Leech A.F.M. for Gallantry in saving life when the Airship R101 was wrecked near Beauvais (France) on the 5th October 1930’; Air Force Medal, George V issue (212339 Sergt Mech Leech, H.J. RAF), British War and Victory medals (212339 Sgt H J Leech, RAF), GVF, mounted as worn court style. The Albert Medal case is also present. Note: Albert Medal London Gazette 31 October 1930 His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Albert Medal to Mr Henry James Leech, A.F.M., Foreman Engineer of the Engine Test House, Royal Airship Works, Cardington, in recognition of his gallantry when the Airship R101 was wrecked near Beauvais on the 5 October, 1930. Despite terrifying experiences in extricating himself from the blazing wreckage, Mr Leech immediately at grave risk re-entered the burning mass and succeeded in disentangling a companion from the network of red-hot girders and hauled him into safety, himself sustaining burns in the process.’ The colleague rescued was wireless operator Arthur Disley who himself was awarded the British Empire Medal and who had telephoned the Air Ministry to break the news of the disaster. At the time of the crash Leech had been relaxing on his own in the smoking room and had been concerned with the pitching and rolling of the vessel. As Foreman Engineer at the Royal Airship Works he had been involved with the series of engine tests and quickly realised the extent of the situation. When R101 crashed the smoking room was suddenly plunged into darkness. As he tried to get out he found the door had been blocked by damage, consequently Leech had to break through an asbestos bulkhead to get to safety, a feat made more difficult as the lightweight furniture used in keeping the weight of the airship down smashed on impact with the walls. Reaching a companionway with the inferno all about he managed to reach a gap in R101`s side and jumped to safety, his fall being broken by a tree. As he fell through the saturated branches he was drenched in rainwater and later described it as ‘the best drink of my life’. Despite being badly burned, Leech joined two other survivors, Arthur Bell and Joe Binks, and tried to rescue other crew members. At Beauvais on the Tuesday morning the 3 survivors (of 6) were well enough to attend the sombre parade. (See plate 18). Shortly before 11.00 am a poignant 101 gun salute to the fallen filled the air, followed by the British and French National anthems then the repatriation process began. 23 army wagons, each carrying 2 coffins, made for the station, the train taking them to Boulogne to transfer to 2 destroyers HMS Tempest and HMS Tribune. Air Force Medal London Gazette 8th February 1919. This was awarded when Sergeant Mechanic Leech was Second Engineer with the crew bringing the Airship SR1 from Italy. The British Government had purchased a Semi Rigid airship (SR1) from the Italians. Leech was part of the 9 man crew who brought the vessel back to England leaving Rome on the 28th October and arriving back at Kingsnorth Airship Station on 31 October. During this trip an exhaust pipe became detached and fell to close proximity of the fuel tanks. Captain T.B. Williams (2nd Officer) and Leech climbed up a ladder and jettisoned the burning mass overboard thus preventing catastrophic consequences. Henry James “Harry” Leech was born in Dudley in 1890 and from 1906 served an apprenticeship at the B.S.A. Company working on motor car manufacturing. He joined the R.N.A.S (Airship Section) in 1916 where he served until demobilized in 1919. In 1920 he answered an advert in a local newspaper recruiting experienced men for the development of airships at Pulham in Norfolk and was put in charge of the Engine shops. In 1924 he transferred to the Royal Airship Works, Cardington. Following the demise of the Airship programme Leech went to America to work as an engineer with Kaye Don (who set various land speed records) and also worked as an engineer with Sir Malcolm Campbell at Daytona in 1932. In later years he moved to Southampton and worked on developing equipment used to combat Cancer, illustrated on Plate 18.
Lot 1035
An early 19th Century mahogany stick barometer, the silvered dial with alcohol thermometer, vernier scale and inscribed `P. Barine, York`, the case with broken arch pediment above a glazed door and trunk with boxwood and ebony stringing terminating in a turned cistern cover, height approx 96cm.
Lot 1070
A George III oak longcase clock with thirty hour movement striking on a bell, the square brass dial with engraved foliate centre framed by a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and inscribed `Nat Hedge, Colchester`, cornered with cast and pierced gilt mask and scroll spandrels, the hood with swan neck pediment above a glazed door and turned columns, the trunk door with shaped top on a plain base and bracket feet, height approx 205cm, together with pendulum and weight.
Lot 1072
An 18th Century oak longcase clock with thirty hour movement striking on a bell, the square brass dial with matt centre and single hand, framed by a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and inscribed `Wm Pride, Sarum`, cornered with pierced scroll spandrels, the hood with moulded pediment above glazed door and turned columns, the trunk with rectangular door on a plain base and plinth, height approx 193cm, together with pendulum and weight.
Lot 1074
A George III mahogany longcase clock with eight day movement striking on a bell, the brass break arch dial with strike/silent indicator to arch above Roman numerals and outer Arabic minutes framing subsidiary seconds and date dials, inscribed `Brockbank, London`, the hood with swan neck pediment flanked by turned finials above a crossbanded glazed door and stop fluted columns, the crossbanded arched trunk door beneath inlaid fan paterae corners, flanked by fluted corner columns, on a panelled base with fan paterae inlaid corners and bracket feet, height approx 240cm, together with two weights and a pendulum.
Lot 1105
A late 19th Century French brass cased carriage clock with eight day movement striking quarters on a bell, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, the glazed case with swing handle above shuttered back door, on a plinth base, the front inscribed `Leroy Et Fils A Paris`, on bun feet, height approx 17.5cm, together with a key (faults).
Lot 2064
A late Victorian Aesthetic pitch pine wardrobe with ebonized detailing, the moulded pediment above a mirrored panel door flanked by a cupboard enclosing three sliding trays and three short drawers, the base fitted with a single drawer, on a plinth base, height approx 208cm, width approx 129cm.
Lot 2210
A late Victorian burr walnut Davenport, the serpentine top fitted with a hinged letter compartment above a pull-out writing surface inset with leather, the side fitted with a panelled door enclosing drawers, the front raised on a pair of carved scroll supports terminating in a moulded plinth base and turned cup feet, width approx 58cm.
Lot 3025
A small collection of Dinky Supertoys commercial vehicles, comprising three No. 504 Foden 14 ton tankers, with first type cab and chassis, two No. 504 Foden 14 ton tankers `Mobilgas`, second type cab and chassis, a No. 504 Foden 14 ton tanker with red cab, chassis and fawn tanker, four No. 531 Leyland Comet lorries, three boxed (boxes creased and scuffed), and two No. 923 Big Bedford vans `Heinz`, one with baked bean tin, the other with tomato ketchup bottle (chipped, the other lacking one rear door, all repainted and new tyres).
Lot 27
A 3 1/2 inch gauge model of B.R. Class A1/1 Pacific 4-6-2 tender locomotive "Great Northern", 60113, built by Mr M. Watson of Nottingham, the silver soldered multi-tube copper boiler with pressure gauge, safety valve, regulator, blower and blow down valves, the cab with sight glass, drain cocks, regulator, reversing control, drop down fire box door and brake control, the chassis fitted with three cylinders and Walschaerts valve gear, fluted motion, axle driven water pump, drain cocks, brakes, fluted motion and smoke deflector plates, the eight-wheel tender with suspension, detailed rivet work, hand feed pump, hand operated brakes, fitted steps, handrails and vacuum pipe, finished in lined green and black livery with polished brightwork, 143cm long, the cab 17cm wide. Boiler history: None available. The model has been run on air but never steamed. No boiler history available.
Lot 35
A well engineered 5 inch gauge model L.M.S. Royal Scot Class 6P 4-6-0 tender locomotive "King`s Own", 6161, the copper boiler with safety valves, regulator, blower, whistle, brakes, injector and blow down valves, incorporating external detailing and smoke deflectors, the cab with sight glass, drain cocks, regulator, lever operated sliding door to firebox, reverse control, and brake control, the chassis with three cylinders and Walschaert`s valve gear, ratchet lubricating system, drain cocks, brakes, vacuum pipes, leaf springs, quality finished wheels, fluted motion and smoke deflector plates as fitted to the later examples, the tender with hand feed pump, brakes and fitted steps, handrails and lamp irons, finished in lined black livery with polished brightwork, 185cm long, cab 25.5cm wide. Boiler history: Nottingham Society of Model and Experimental Engineers boiler test records, Boiler No.397. Initial test pressure 220 p.s.i. Maximum working pressure 110 p.s.i. Date of Expiry 4th of May 2011. Also Certificate of Hydraulic Test.
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