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Click here to subscribeTwo boxes of various objets de vertus including lapis lazuli bead necklace, malachite bead necklace, jade bead necklace, turquoise bead necklace, seed pearl bead necklace, various dressing table boxes, two pairs of sugar tongs, Dutch figural table bell, hair tong heater, various shirt studs and buttons and a lacquered snuff box, the top decorated with a figure in Middle Eastern dress recumbent on a day bed
NESTOR CAMBIER (1879-1949) "Lady in white dress with red sash, a glass vase in foreground", a portrait study, full length, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 92 cm x 70 cm CONDITION REPORTS Has crazing variously throughout, particularly in the top left hand corner and on the blue to the edge of her skirt with her knee. There is an area of dirt to the bottom of her skirt near her ankles, whole painting could do with a clean. Otherwise general wear and tear conducive with age and use. Frame has been painted, various cracks throughout. General wear and tear conducive with age and use - see images for more details
Collection of Boer War photographs, the photos belonged to Colonel Reginald Brittan DSO of the Derbyshire Regiment and relate to his time while serving as Adjutant to the 4th Battalion 1900-1901, the photographs were taken at Fort Nottingham, Port Elizabeth and some are annotated to the reverse, they include outside and interior photos of the officers quarters (huts), Christmas dinner (outdoors), Brittan with remount at the horse lines, New Brighton Race Course, Port Elizabeth, Brittan with a lady and a Naval officer in khaki service dress, soldiers entrenching at Fort Nottingham, Brittan with horse and groom, Careys Grave, Irish informer, Port Elizabeth (James Carey was a member of The Invincibles, a splinter group of the Irish Republican Brotherhood. In May 1882, Carey, with others, murdered Thomas Henry Burke, Permanent Under Secretary at the Irish Office and Lord Frederick Cavendish, the Chief Secretary, at Phoenix Park in Dublin. Carey was arrested in January 1883, he turned Queens evidence and gave details of the Invincibles and the killers in Phoenix Park resulting in five of his former associates being hanged. Fearing for his life, Carey and his wife and family embarked for South Africa, he befriended a fellow Irishman by the name of Patrick O' Donnell. who, finding out Careys true identity, murdered him at sea on the passage between Cape Town and Natal. The Roman Catholics of Natal refused Carey Christian burial and he was buried in unconsecrated ground outside Port Elizabeth. In the photo Careys grave appears to be marked by a horsehair fly whisk), photo of Brittan with fellow officers, most of whom, Harris (Capt.), Wilmot (Capt.), McGuire (Lt. & QM), Piers (Capt.), Becke (2nd Lt.), Milward (2nd Lt.) were captured by a Boer Commando under Christian De Wet during the raid at Roodval on 7th June 1900 and released by British forces on 12th June, photo of Colonel 'Salmon' (a Lt. Col. Salmond of the regiment is shown as having died of wounds August 1902, sustained at the Battle of Stormberg in January 1902), 20 photographs, (Reginald Brittan was born at Clifton, Gloucestershire on 26th January 1865, educated at Clifton and Marlborough Colleges, after attending the Royal Military college joined the 1st Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (The sherwood foresters) with the rank of Lieutenant in August 1885, and promoted Captain in July 1892, he was married to Alice Gisborne on 22nd November 1893 at Derby, he was appointed Adjutant 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 1st March 1895 and served in the South African War in that role from January 1900 to May 1901, he was Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette, September 1901, created Companion of the Distinguished Service Order , London Gazette 27th September 1901, 'Reginald Brittan, Captain, Derbyshire regiment. In recognition of services during operations in South Africa', gazetted Lieutenant Colonel July 1908 and command 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, at outbreak of war in 1914 given command in UK of 14th Battalion Sherwood Foresters which was later renamed 13th Battalion, Training Reserve, and then 53rd Battalion Sherwood Foresters, demobilised in April 1919 he was awarded the O.B.E. 'In recognition of services in connection with the war', there are no campaign medals for WW1 as all of his service was in the UK, he passed away on 22nd September 1949 and is buried at St Bartholomews Church, Failand, Somerset, Colonel Brittans daughter Olive was married to Colonel John Clervaux Chaytor whose items are also in this auction, the photographs come direct from family)
Second World War period Royal Artillery Officers Service Dress Jacket, Kings Crown buttons throughout, Hawkes & Co Ltd. label to interior dated 11/7/47 named to 'D. Clarke', together with a 1941 dated officers sidecap, kings crown general service buttons to the front, stamped with broad arrow and maker 'J.Collett Limited' , size 7 5/8, and three British Zuckerman Civil Defence helmets, liners present but in poor condition, (4)
Officers Mess Dress jacket, scarlet cloth with dark green cloth collar, silver and enamel Derbyshire Regiment collar badges, gilt crown and stars insignia to a full colonel on the epaulettes, scarlet silk lining, together with a scarlet mess dress waistcoat, the front edged in gold bullion cord with bullion cord loops at the waist, decorative gilt ball buttons to the front with hook and eye fastening, and a pair of calf length black leather boots with leather soles, attributed to Colonel Reginald Brittan DSO OBE, whose other items are in this auction, direct from family, (Reginald Brittan was born at Clifton, Gloucestershire on 26th January 1865,educated at Clifton and Marlborough Colleges, after attending the Royal Military college joined the 1st Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (The Sherwood Foresters) with the rank of Lieutenant in August 1885, and promoted Captain in July 1892, he was married to Alice Gisborne on 22nd November 1893 at Derby, he was appointed Adjutant 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 1st March 1895 and served in the South African War in that role from January 1900 to May 1901, he was Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette, September 1901, created Companion of the Distinguished Service Order , London Gazette 27th September 1901, 'Reginald Brittan, Captain, Derbyshire regiment. In recognition of services during operations in South Africa', gazetted Lieutenant Colonel July 1908 and command 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, at outbreak of war in 1914 given command in UK of 14th Battalion Sherwood Foresters which was later renamed 13th Battalion, Training Reserve, and then 53rd Battalion Sherwood Foresters, demobilised in April 1919 he was awarded the O.B.E. 'In recognition of services in connection with the war', there are no campaign medals for WW1 as all his service was in the UK, he passed away on 22nd September 1949 and is buried at St Bartholomews Church, Failand, Somerset, Colonel Britons daughter Olive was married to Colonel John Clervaux Chaytor, their daughter Pamela was married to Captain H.R.H. Fooks)
Attributed Victorian Officers Full Dress uniform to Colonel Reginald Brittan DSO, Derbyshire Regiment, the tunic is in scarlet cloth with cloth collar and cuffs in the regimental facing colour of white, the collar is ornamented with gold lace at the top and Russia braid at the bottom with Queen Victoria Crown Derbyshire Regiment collar badges in silver/enamel, the cuffs are also decorated with gold lace and Russia braid forming an Austrian knot, gilt regimental pattern buttons with Queen Victoria Crown throughout, twisted round gold shoulder cords bearing the rank badges for a Lieutenant Colonel in bullion embroidery, red cotton loops for a medal bar to the left breast, blue cloth dress trousers with scarlet stripe to the seams, Wellington Boots with swan neck spurs complete with boot trees, Officers buff leather sword belt and slings with Waist Belt Clasp to the Derbyshire Regiment in silver/gilt, buff leather sword knot, transit tin containing gold lace and red Morroco leather sword belt, officers sash, and under tunic sword belt, the uniform can be seen being worn in the family portrait of Colonel Brittan (not part of this lot), (Reginald Brittan was born at Clifton, Gloucestershire on 26th January 1865,educated at Clifton and Marlborough Colleges, after attending the Royal Military college joined the 1st Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (The sherwood foresters) with the rank of Lieutenant in August 1885, and promoted Captain in July 1892, he was married to Alice Gisborne on 22nd November 1893 at Derby, he was appointed Adjutant 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 1st March 1895 and served in the South African War in that role from January 1900 to May 1901, he was Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette, September 1901, created Companion of the Distinguished Service Order , London Gazette 27th September 1901, 'Reginald Brittan, Captain, Derbyshire regiment. In recognition of services during operations in South Africa', gazetted Lieutenant Colonel July 1908 and command 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, at outbreak of war in 1914 given command in UK of 14th Battalion Sherwood Foresters which was later renamed 13th Battalion, Training Reserve, and then 53rd Battalion Sherwood Foresters, demobilised in April 1919 he was awarded the O.B.E. 'In recognition of services in connection with the war', there are no campaign medals for WW1 as all his service was in the UK, he passed away on 22nd September 1949 and is buried at St Bartholomews Church, Failand, Somerset, Colonel Brittans daughter Olive was married to Colonel John Clervaux Chaytor whose items are also in this auction, their daughter Pamela was married to Captain H.R.H. Fooks, the uniform comes direct from family)
Post 1902 Royal Engineers Officers Full Dress Pouch, black patent leather with badge of crowned Royal Arms over scrolls, the pouch is attached to a Royal Artillery Officers full dress pouch belt in black Morocco leather covered with gold lace with gilt mounts, together with a Royal Artillery Officers binocular pouch in black patent leather with gun device to the front, top cover appears to be missing
Attributed Full Dress uniform to a Royal Artillery Officer and Second World War casualty, Captain E.M.G. Brittan, the tunic in blue cloth with scarlet stand up collar edged in gold lace and Russia braid with bullion embroidered grenades, the cuffs with gold braid forming an Austrian knot, Kings Crown gilt regimental buttons throughout, twisted round gold shoulder cords bearing the rank badges for a Major in bullion embroidery, blue cloth trousers with scarlet stripes to the seams, Officers Wellington boots with leather sole, Edward Miles Gisborne Brittan was born 21st January 1896, he served in the First World War, entering France on 19th September 1915, as a Captain in 'D' Battery, 117 (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, which formed part of 26th Division before moving to 60th (London Division) and finally 74th Yeomanry Division in Egypt, he is shown as entitled to the 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal, and Victory Medal, during the Second World War he was promoted to acting Brigadier in May 1940 and substantive Lieutenant Colonel in April 1942, he was killed in an air crash while commanding officer of 13th Anti Aircraft Brigade R.A. in India, he is buried at Madras War Cemetery, Chennai, India, he was the son of Major General Charles Gisborne Brittan, Royal Marines Light Infantry, brother of Brigadier Charles Hugh Brittan Royal Artillery, his uncle was Colonel Edward Pole Brittan, one time Assistant Adjutant General Royal Marines, his uncle was Colonel Reginald Brittan DSO, Derbyshire Regiment whose items are also in this auction, direct from family
Queens South Africa Medal with clasps 'Cape Colony', 'Orange Free State', 'South Africa 1902',(6433 PTE. G. BRINGLOE. ESSEX REGT.), Private George Bringloe, born 1883 at Hethelsett, Norfolk, , enlisted in the 2nd Battalion Essex Regiment on 8th May 1901, shown as entitled to the QSA Medal with clasps as noted, he served with the Essex Regiment, including as a bandsman playing the tuba, until 1913 when he completed his engagement, he enlisted again on the outbreak of WW1, this time with the Norfolk Regiment with the service number 290161, he entered France with the 1st Battalion on 4th August 1917 with the rank of Sergeant after initially serving with the 2/4th and 11th Norfolks, he received a gunshot wound to the left arm on 9th October 1917, most likely during the attack at Polderhoek Chateau, he was transferred back to the Depot, Norfolk Regiment and then the 4th Reserve Battalion, he was discharged as physically unfit on 8th March 1919, he is shown as entitled to Silver War Badge number B150186, the lot includes printed research which has a picture of George Bringloe in Full Dress uniform (with his tuba) wearing his QSA Medal with three clasps
First World War grouping, 1914-15 Star (240073 F.W. GRIGSON A.B. R.N.) 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal (240073 F.W. GRIGSON L.S. R.N.), Commemorative Medal, Earthquake in Southern Italy in fitted case (240073 F.W. GRIGSON BOY 1st CLASS HMS EURALYUS- not engraved but on envelope of issue), together with Royal Navy seamans 'ditty box', issued for sailors to keep their valuable with brass plate engraved to 'F.W. GRIGSON', containing, a crucifix of the type carried by German military chaplains in both world wars, a large poster for a 'Grand Concert, for the benefit of F.W. Grigson' (believed Grigsons father) at 'The Atlas Hotel, Seagrave Road, West Kensington, Sept. 11th 1902', (still in existence as The Atlas pub, 16 Seagrave Road) photographs and ephemera including a group photograph of a Naval Landing Party from HMS MISTLEY (Hunt Class Minesweeper) a smaller group photograph of sailors, photo of a corporal in the Grenadier Guards in Service Dress, photograph of the Guard Change at Buckingham Palace dated July 1912, a quantity of family photos, ephemera includes letters from Grigson to his family while serving in the navy and letters from the Naval Surgeon in H.M. Hospital Ship Maine, Gibraltar, explaining the circumstances of his death (Pneumonia) in 1928, a letter from the Chaplain, HMS Marlborough expressing his sympathy, a letter from an officer HMS Marlborough that originally contained a cheque from the sale of his effects and requesting acknowledgment of receipt, a letter from one of Grigsons messmates dated 19th June 1928 explaining that they had been at sea for gunnery practice when he had died so had been unable to see him, that he had a 'nice' grave and that his belongings were being held up by naval bureaucracy, a letter from the same sailor re arranging a visit to talk about 'Fred' Records show Frederick William Grigson born 2nd September 1891 at Chelsea, London, joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Seaman on 23rd November 1907 at HMS Ganges and signed for a 12 year engagement on 2nd September 1909, while training on HMS Euralyus in 1908 he was involved in the relief operations re the earthquake in Southern Italy for which he was issued the commemorative medal commissioned by the King of Italy for those who went to the aid of the victims, he served in the Minesweeper HMS Daisy during the First World War for which he was entitled to the 1914-15 star, BWM and Victory medal, and subsequently on other ships including H.M. Ships Blake, Commonwealth and Mistley, in 1928 he was serving in the Battleship HMS Marlborough in the Mediterranean when he contracted pneumonia and was transferred to the Hospital Ship Maine, the letter from a Surgeon Captain H.M.H.S. Maine dated 22nd March 1928 to Grigsons sister reads, 'Dear Madam, in reply to your letter I am glad to be able to say that throughout your brothers illness he did not show any signs of distress of mind, he was a very good patient but in spite of all that could be done for him his condition was such that his case appeared almost hopeless from the day of admission; towards the end he was delirious and finally became unconscious & passed away very peacefully. He had a very acute form of pneumonia. He was visited by the chaplain of HMS Nelson to whom I forwarded your former letter, no doubt you have heard from him with regard to your brother, yours faithfully...', probate records show that Grigson died 11th March 1928 at H.M. Hospital Ship Maine, Gibraltar, Admin London 27th June 1928 to Albert Charles Grigson, Customs Officer, Effects £243 13s 1d, died pneumonia, mother informed, these items come direct from family, (qty)
Y Baume & Mercier: A dress watch 18ct gold case, rounded rectangular satin gilt dial, gilt hands, sapphire cabochon winder, leather strap, possibly lizardDimensions:Case width: 26mm (excluding crown)Note: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Y Ulysse Nardin: A dress watch Case marked 18K, signed Ulysse Nardin N10AA manual wind movement numbered 5804225, round silver-coloured dial with applied gold baton hour markers, gold pencil hands, with model number to the caseback, on a crocodile skin strap, no box and papers Dimensions:Case: 33mm (excluding crown) Note: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Y Patek Philippe: A dress watch Calatrava model, round champagne basket weave dial with baton indicators, crocodile skin strap and gilt Omega buckleDimensions:Case: 32mm (excluding crown)Note: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Y Rolex: A dress watch Orchid model, manual movement, plain rectangular case stamped 18k, rectangular gilt dial, baton indicators, pencil hands, milled angled bezel, plain lizard skin strapDimensions:Case width: 20mm (excluding crown)Note: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
Omega: A gentleman's 9ct gold dress watch Model: De Ville Reference: 3115494 Date: Circa 1972 Movement: Cal.620 17-jewel, manual wind Dial: Champagne linen, applied black and gold baton hour markers, black sword hands Case: Polished round form, snap-on back, pull-out logo crown, stamped 9ct inside back Strap/Bracelet: Integrated mesh Buckle/Clasp: Logo jewellery clasp stamped 9ct Size: 32mm Weight: 57g gross Accompaniments: Omega box, outer card, guarantee booklet, instruction book, jewellers insurance valuation dated 1977 Condition:Case and back: Very minor signs of age including micro-abrasionsCrystal: Small scratch above 6Dial: GoodHands: GoodStrap: Good, adjustable between 16.5 and 17.5cm (6 1/2 to 6 7/8 inch)Movement: Winds, sets and runsNot guaranteed for timekeeping or water resistance - it is advised that this watch is inspected and serviced by a qualified jeweller or the original manufacturer before full use.
A Bow porcelain model of Charity, circa 1760, the group featuring a seated woman nursing an infant with a second older child seated at her side, unmarked, 14.5cm high (some restoration)Provenance: Private Collection, purchased from Burnley Antiques and Fine Arts, probably in the early 1990s.Condition:Restoration to all arms, hands and feet/legs alongside the head of the baby. Chips and losses to foliage on base. Possible restoration to a small section of Charity's cloak and dress. Some firing cracks to the underside of the base and a few areas of glaze loss to edges of base. Please see images.
Three gold dress rings, comprising a 14ct gold white stone cluster ring, the central claw set white stone flanked by three smaller set stones to each shoulder, size O, approx. 1.9g and two 9ct gold dress rings, both with purple stones, the cluster size R, the heart-shaped example size S, combined approx. 5g (3).
Various items of jewellery to include a 9ct gold dress ring with green flower head table, size O, approx. 2.8g, a Victorian gold-coloured mourning brooch with initials 'MA' to the back, a silver brooch of Celtic design, a cultured pearl necklace with 9ct gold clasp, length 46cm, and a strand of amethyst-coloured glass beads (5).Condition Report: - The pearl necklace is missing its opposing fastener.
A gentlemen's Armani Exchange dress wristwatch, the champagne-coloured dial set with Arabic numerals and outer minute track, with three smaller subsidiary dials, gold plated head, on a gold plated bracelet strap, diameter of bezel 5cm, in presentation box, with two extra links, Timpsons Lifetime Guarantee battery, and outer cardboard box, together with a ladies' Rotary gold plated bracelet strap with calendar window, certificate and presentation case, and a Jose Luis gold plated necklace with simulated pearl drop and cross-over mount clad with tiny white stones, in presentation case (3).Condition Report: - The white stones on the necklace are not diamonds.
THE LEONARDO COLLECTION; six collectors' porcelain dolls, two examples wearing a red corduroy dress, two examples wearing a floral beige dress with tweed undercoat, one example wearing a white lace dress and an example wearing a white floral dress, height 50cm, all boxed (6).Condition Report: - All appear to be in as-new condition, with hands and legs still in bubble wrap.
A 19th century English porcelain model of a girl playing a tambourine, in a gilt-highlighted dress and bonnet, height 9cm.Condition Report: Minor rubbing to gilding, and patches of crazing. Small fracture visible around left elbow, no reaction from UV light so likely a firing imperfection rather than damage/restoration. Otherwise appears good condition with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.No makers mark present, any and all makers marks noted at cataloguing and mentioned in description
A Victorian cape in silk faille with ribbon trim, a Victorian salon apron, a late 1910s dress in black silk with chiffon sleeves and beading, a black rabbit fur muff, a zardozi clutch, an early 20th c beaded purse and 60s beaded purse along with fabrics and three stoles, one mink and two musquash made up with heads intact, plus others. (qty) cape is strong but dirty, dress has seam separation around the armholes but is generally pretty good, some staining to the ivory silk, bead loss to bead bag. All show some wear commensurate with age
Antique whites to include nightgowns and split crotch bloomers plus a cotton dress cover to go over a hanger and keep the moths at bay. (12) generally good condition just in need of a wash and freshen up. The Edwardian nightgown with Bedfordshire lace inserts has a some tears to one side, one pair of bloomers/ pantaloons are later, probably 1970s
A late 1920s/ early 1930s day dress in a printed velveteen plus a felt cloche hat from the same period. (2) The dress has underarm wear wear the nap of the velveteen has worn on one side and on the other a well done repair. it looks as though there were shirred lines at the front of the hip area and these are now loose. The enamel buckle has some chips. The felt hat has a small moth nibble
A moss-crepe 1940s soft blue dress with matching jacket with completely intact glass bead and pearl stud embellishment, there is some fading to both as pictured, alongside a selection of early to mid-century women’s accessories to include a pair of brown suede and sheepskin Moreland boots size 5.5, a pair of leather and sheepskin gloves, a small 1920s raffia clutch, a pair of late 1920s white cotton heeled shoes (to fit around a narrow 4/5) a green felt 30s style cloche hat, blue 60s Kangol angora hat, 1950s raffia hat, 1950s clasped framed handbag by ‘Mac Norwich’, three 1940s felt hats, a soft leather carry case with functioning steel zipper, a rabbit fur winter hat and a pheasant feather hat. There is also a very sweet raffia drawstring bag with floral detailing and a small leather hosiery bag with two pairs of 1930s crochet gloves in navy and cream. All items in fair to good condition showing age related wear.
Vintage clothing to include a pair of 70s/80s candy pink pyjamas, a 1960s suede bolero, a late 60s flower power shirt and tie for an older child, a 1940s/50s wool fleck v neck jumper, a 1960s Robert Dorland dress and a longer length 1940s cape made from men's coating fabric and lined with a shot rayon brocade using large cut glass double button fastenings
A late 40s/ early 1950s cocktail length gown with shelf bust and boned bodice in a cerise and turquoise rayon damask with cerise velvet bust shelf and straps, a 1950s baby blue lace cocktail dress, strapless and a strapless 1950s gown in royal navy satin with ruched organdy wrapping around the bodice to form a singular strap (3)
A 1960s shantung cocktail dress, Harvey Nichols labelled, a for you by Blanes pink jacquard cocktail dress with gold thread C1950s, a black Rembrandt Originals cocktail dress, a mid-century sequined cardigan and a strapless early 1960s satin cocktail dress by Cresta All pieces show some wear commensurate with age HN dress has some brown spots and underarm discolouration cresta dress has some small marks, discolouration
Two early Laura Ashley pieces, Made in Wales label from the late 60s/ early 70s. The first being a red cotton apron dress, tabard style with patch pockets and a blossom print, the second being a cafe au lait prairie dress with milk chocolate floral print in the Indian block print style, sz 12 label (2) Both pieces are in good, strong and clean condition. The red apron dress has overall fade from wash and wear.
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