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Click here to subscribeTheatrical costumes in the 17th century styles to include a ladies black dress A/F, having gold and black braid piping, with a long train to the rear(Condition: a tear to the front of the train - see photo) together with a 17th century gentleman's court jacket in the Louis XIV style with lace mesh cuffs, brocade and embroidered with faux pearls (Condition: various stains and areas requiring repair) and later costumes
* Vanity Fair. A collection of 26 politicians and prime-ministers, late 19th & early 20th century, colour lithographs of prime-ministers and politicians in ceremonial dress, including The Speaker, Black Rod, Lord Mayors and the Sergeant at Arms, with examples by 'Ape', 'Spy', 'Strikland', 'XIT' and 'Arn', including caricatures of Gladstone (May 26th 1898 issue), Bonar Law, Balfour and Asquith, each approximately 355x 220 mmQty: (26)
Seven: Corporal S. P. Edwards, Royal Regiment of Wales, late Cheshire Regiment General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24768996 Pte S P Edwards Cheshire) impressed naming; U.N. Medal, on UNPROFOR ribbon; N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, Former Yugoslavia, with plastic case of issue and ribbon bar; N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, Kosovo; Iraq 2003-11, no clasp (24768996 Cpl S P Edwards RRW) laser-engraved naming, with named card box of issue; Jubilee 2002; Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 1994 (24768996 LCpl S P Edwards Cheshire R) laser-engraved naming, with named card box of issue, together with companion set of 7 miniature dress medals, both sets mounted court-style for wearing, nearly extremely fine (8) £260-£300 --- Stephen Patrick Edwards was born on 23 July 1968 and enlisted into the Cheshire Regiment at Carlisle on 14 December 1989. He transferred to the Royal Regiment of Wales on 13 July 2000, and was discharged in the rank of Corporal on 28 February 2006. The following extracts are taken from the Testimonial on his Certificate of Discharge: ‘Corporal Edwards joined the Army in December 1989 and was sent to the Prince of Wales’s Division Depot at Litchfield to complete his basic training. The course was physically and mentally demanding, with robustness, team spirit and character required throughout. Corporal Edwards joined the 1st Battalion The Cheshire Regiment in November 1990 and quickly settled in to life in the Field Army. He completed exercises in Belize, The United States, Canada and Poland along with numerous exercises in Germany and United Kingdom. Corporal Edwards has a wealth of operational experience which has included service in Northern Ireland (3 times), the Balkans (both Bosnia (twice) and Kosovo (once)) and more latterly Iraq (3 times).’ Sold with copied coloured group photograph of the ‘Commanding Officers TAC 13-man patrol “The Infidels”, all men named including Corporal Edwards; together with copied Army Form B 108A (Certificate of Service), Army Form B 108X(2) (Certificate of Service dated 30 January 2006), and copied Certificate for award of UN Medal.
The group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Warrant Officer Class 2 S. G. Jardine, 1st Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, later The Highlanders, 4th Battalion, Royal Regiment of Scotland Conspicuous Gallantry Cross, E.II.R.; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland; Iraq 2003-11; Operational Service Medal 2000, for Afghanistan, 1 clasp, Afghanistan; Jubilee 2012; Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 2011; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army, mounted as originally worn, nearly extremely fine (7) £300-£400 --- C.G.C. London Gazette 23 April 2004: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq during the period 1st April to 30th September 2003.’ The original recommendation states: ‘Corporal Jardine was commanding a Fire Team employed as the Immediate Quick Reaction Force for the Al Uzayr Security Force Base in Maysan Province on the morning of Saturday 9th August 2003. At 0815hrs a prolonged and intense mix of Heavy Machine Gun and small arms fire was heard 300m to the north of the base and Corporal Jardine and his fire team deployed to investigate. Corporal Jardine and his team advanced North on foot until they were engaged by two enemy positions 100 metres to their West. The first was occupied by three men armed with automatic rifles, the second by a Heavy Machine Gun. Corporal Jardine immediately ordered his team into what limited cover was available. Simultaneously, other elements of the Al Uzayr Multiple, which had also deployed came under fire to the South. Realising that no reinforcements were available and assessing that his team’s position was becoming untenable, Corporal Jardine decided to take the offensive. Corporal Jardine ordered the remainder of his team to provide covering fire, and despite intense and accurate HMG fire, assaulted the first position alone, killing two of the enemy and capturing their weapons. The third enemy fled in the face of his determined action. Corporal Jardine then proceeded to suppress the depth machine gun position, whilst calling forward the remainder of his own team to join him. At this point a third enemy position was identified to him by the Platoon Commander. Corporal Jardine’s team located this position and proceeded to lay down fire on both positions, allowing the remainder of the Multiple to move forward. At this point the enemy disengaged from the action and withdrew to the North. Corporal Jardine’s quick thinking and total disregard for his own safety undoubtedly served to prevent casualties amongst his own team and the remainder of the Multiple. His courage and inspirational leadership in the face of a determined enemy attack deserve recognition.’ Sold together with an original letter of congratulation from Brigadier (retd) Frank Coutts, dated 24 April 2004. For the recipient’s full size awards, see Lot 139.
The group of four miniature dress medals attributed to General J. M. de C. Meade, Royal Marines Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Balaklava, Sebastopol; China 1857-60, 3 clasps, Canton 1857, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860; Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidieh, Fifth Class breast badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, mounted as worn, very fine or better (4) £100-£140 --- For the recipient’s related full-sized awards, see Lot 167.
An unattributed C.B. group of four miniature dress medals The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Civil) Companion’s badge, silver-gilt; China 1900, no clasp; British War Medal 1914-20; Russia, Empire, Order of St. Anne, Military Division, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted as worn, the C.B. at some point re-ribanded, very fine (4) £80-£120
10th (Prince of Wales Own) Hussars Officers Full Dress Pouch and Belt late Victorian period. The black pattern leather pouch embellished with gilt metal laurel sprays, in the centre a silver Guelphic crown over a VR cypher, this overlaid with a Prince of Wales badge and Motto in silver and gilt. The black leather pattern shoulder belt of regimental pattern being interlocked with gilt metal panels, VR cypher, gilt lions head pricker guard within an oval panel, silver chains, the pricker plate of shield shaped gilt metal mounted with the Prince of Wales badge and motto in silver and gilt, one arrow head in missing, the leather is crazed, overall good condition £400-£500
Leigh Family of Bardon, Somerset, Plaid/Glengarry Badge. A fine quality example in die-cast silver coloured metal by M. Rettie & Sons, Aberdeen. A circular strap, ‘Legibus Antiquis’ encloses the family crest, a demi-lion rampant, stout pin and ring fasteners, very good condition £30-£40 --- Note: This family was a junior branch of Leigh of Ridge (Devon). Badges of this sort were popular in the late 19th century when well to do families visited Scotland in the Summer and effected some form of Highland dress.
The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, K.C.S.I., Knight Commander’s set of insignia comprising neck badge (1st type, without white border to blue enamel band), gold and enamels with exceptionally fine central carved onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto of the Order set with small diamonds, suspended from a five-pointed silver star with small gold ring and original gold ribbon loop with spring-catch; and breast star in silver, gold and enamels, the motto of the Order set with small diamonds, the reverse fitted with gold pin for wearing, the set contained in its Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue with full neck cravat, evening dress neck ribbon with buckle, and a 1-metre length of spare ribbon, extremely fine and a magnificent set of insignia, perfect in all respects £12,000-£15,000
ATTRIBUTED TO EDMUND LILLY (d.1716) PORTRAIT OF QUEEN ANNE Standing, three quarter length, wearing a pale blue dress and a blue cloak with ermine, the Order of the Garter on a chain around her shoulders, holding a sceptre, oil on canvas 135 x 119cm. Provenance: Earl of Guildford sale, 1980; probably London, Christies, July 12th 1990, lot 48 Literature: Inventory of Waldershare Park, Dover, Kent, no.108 (home of the Earls of Guildford), described as signed and dated 1703 (on base of column on left) * A version of Lilly's popular depiction of the Queen (a 1702 version, full length, is at Stowe; and a 1703 version is in the Collection of the Duke of Marlborough at Blenheim) ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; retouching over old damages and repairs; possibly extended in height by 11cm across the top edge
ENGLISH PROVINCIAL SCHOOL, mid-19th CENTURY PORTRAIT OF A GIRL Standing, half length, by a pillar, wearing a white dress with a blue sash, holding a rose, oil on canvas, maple veneered frame 74 x 60cm. ++ Two small patched repairs with associated retouching; some retouching elsewhere; slight stretcher bruises
ATTRIBUTED TO HENRY WYATT (1794-1840) PORTRAIT OF A LADY Half length, wearing a red dress with lace, and an elaborate bonnet, oil on board 29.5 x 23.5cm. * This is a variant of the subject of the same size by Wyatt (c.1827) offered at Christies, London, April 26th 2017, lot 368 ++ A few chipped losses; discoloured varnish; needs a clean
THOMAS FRYE (1710-1762) PORTRAIT OF GEORGE HODGSON; and OF HIS WIFE, ELIZABETH (nee STAPLES) WITH THEIR DAUGHTER, ELIZABETH He standing long half length, wearing a russet coat and brocaded green waistcoat; she seated long half length, wearing a satin dress with rosettes, a blue ribboned bodice and lace sleeves, the child at her right knee, the former signed T. Frye Pinxt/ 1758, oil on canvas, period carved giltwood frames Each 125 x 100cm. (2) * George Hodgson founded a family brewery at Bromley-by-Bow in 1752 and its rapid growth was to dominate the market in the lucrative export of beer to thirsty Britons working in the sweltering heat of India. The East India Company's London offices were but a few miles from the brewery and benefitted from Hodgson's amenable allowance of 18-month credit terms. This enabled the vessels to return to London with valuable treasures from Asia before having to settle Hodgson's invoice. The initial orders of porter (strong dark beer) did not travel well and so Hodgson tried a lighter brew, known as `barleywine` or `October beer` as it was brewed later in the season. 'Hodgson's India Ale', once thought incorrectly to be the very first IPA (`India Pale Ale`) became a familiar and popular brand, although a rival brewer was said to have disliked its 'thick and muddy appearance' and its 'rank bitter flavour`. Provenance: By descent in the family of the sitters
FOLLOWER OF AUGUST ALEXIUS CANZI (1808-1866) PORTRAIT OF A LADY Seated, half length, wearing a dark red velvet dress, satin bonnet with pearl border, lace collar and cuffs, holding a card case oil on canvas, unframed 91 x 77cm. ++ Old lining; scattered surface damages and grazes; some craquelure; some retouching
19TH CENTURY JAPANESE SCHOOL "Figure in theatrical dress a landscape unfolding in the background another figure at a doorway" colour wood block print inscribed verso "Toyokuni III" approx. 36 cm x 25.5 cm together with a water gouache study of young woman with fan amongst bamboo and blossom approx. 40 cm x 30 cm and a wood block print study of waterside dwellings and boats with hills rising in background No.d 11/40 and indistinctly signed KETTE? lower right approx. 49 cm x 39 cm
MA CHOI "Four women in traditional dress", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1990 lower right, bears "Galerie du Monde Hong Kong" label verso, 60 cm x 60 cm, together with another by the same hand "Three Buddhist monks in traditional dress", oil on canvas, signed and dated 1999 lower right, signed and dated '89 verso, bears "Galerie du Monde Hong Kong" label verso, 60 cm x 60 cm
A collection of china figurines, including Royal Worcester "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II" Diamond Wedding Anniversary figure of the Queen in wedding dress, Royal Worcester figurine "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother" by Kenneth Potts, limited edition No'd. 177/9000, Royal Worcester figurine "Happy Birthday - Les Petites", four Royal Doulton figurines including "Lynne" (HN2329), "Rebecca" (HN3414), "Sara" (HN3219), "Autumn Breezes" (HN2176), together with a Royal Doulton figure of "Jack Russell with slipper" and Doulton blanc-de-chine figure "Images of Nature - Always and Forever" (HN3550) (puppy and doves - very damaged) and two Coalport figurines "Kimberley" and "Catriona"
A platinum diamond and sapphire set dress ring, size M/L with adjusters, total weight approx 4.5 gCondition ReportWhilst basically sound, the ring has two nodules later attached and appears misshapen. The sapphire is particularly scratched and dull. One of the diamonds has several small chips to the edging on close inspection. The other seems in better condition. See images for further detail.
A collection of various costume jewellery to include 9 carat gold chainlink necklace set with ruby and diamond flower head pendant and a pair of matching earrings, an illusion set 9 carat gold diamond flower head dress ring, two 9 carat gold dress rings total weight 11.5 g together with two gold coloured necklaces, three gold coloured rings and a gold coloured bracelet
HUGH DOUGLAS HAMILTON (1739-1808) "Study of a young woman in blue and purple dress" pastel and pencil, oval, bears label verso "F 1788 drawn by Hamilton given to LOC (?) June 13th 1799" image size 22.5 cm x 19 cmCondition ReportThe piece appears basically sound but has some thunder bugs under the glass, and has some black flecking to the charcoal work on the background which may or may not be original to work. The frame is basically sound though with much wear and lose of gilding, the back appears basically sound with paper that has been there some time with old sepia ink written inscription. See images for further details.
A collection of five embroidered and painted silk studies, one depicting a girl in 18th Century dress reading beside a tree set in a verre eglomise frame measures (including frame) 26 cm x 22 cm another depicting a tree covered landscape in vert eglanese frame measures (including frame) 29.5 cm x 24 cm together with another similar and two further (5)
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