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Click here to subscribeA La Nouvelle Bague 18ct two-tone gold, enamel and diamond dress ring, approx. ring size N½ See illustration Condition report Condition report by NGApprox. 25.1g (all in)Central bar stamped 750 and K18, and?744??.Enamel rubbed and with some wear and losses.Report by GHThe weight is approx. 25.2 g
A Hertwig/Katzhütte group, of a girl with a calf, 15.5 cm high, a similar Art Deco style group, of a lady with a borzoi dog, 21 cm high, and other similar items (19) Condition report Report by NGGirl with a calf: calf's head has been off and ear restored. Girl been broken off at knees and repaired.Standing lady with borzoi: some repainting to head. Glaze knocks to fingers.Boy and with yellow jumper and kid: kid is rough but no visible repairs.Girl in green dress with grey foal: roughness to foal's ears, otherwise no visible repairs.Girl with borzoi: no visible damage or repair.Boy with brown foal: no visible damage or repair.Girl with yellow cape and grey kid: no visible damage or repair.Boy in pink/purple pyjamas with yellow candle and terrier: 8992 - no visible damage or repair.Girl in blue dress with white ram: chip to ribbon in hair.Boy in pink clothes with terrier pulling his shirt tails: no visible damage or repair.Boy with green top and orange trousers with terrier pulling trousers: some rubbing to paint losses in underglaze.Seated child with crinoline type skirt: many losses to skirt and losses to flowers and foliage.Boy in pink pyjamas with pink candle and terrier, 2058: no visible damage or repair.Girl with pink dress, yellow umbrella and terrier: no visible damage or repair.Girl in green dress with brown foal: chip to horse's ear.Girl with blue dress carrying a duck: chip to skirt.Child in pink outfit and hat with clown doll and dog: child's head been off and repaired crudely.Boy carrying a pig: some losses to paint underglaze.Girl in blue/green dress with silver lustre highlights: lustre worn and some rubbing to skirt.
A mixed lot of collectors' items comprising three Victorian and early 20th century portrait photographs, two decorative black and white prints, a similarly framed mirror, a pair of pressed glass candlesticks, three ceramic hat pin stands, two shoe buckles, a green glass flask and a cased set of gilt enamel and mother of pearl decorated dress studs, etc.
A 1920s 'Flapper' dress beaded and sequin detail on silk net backing, with zigzag hem and tassel topped thigh high splits to either side, length 117cm, a further cream silk crepe dress with dropped waist, smocked shoulders, pin tuck bodice flanked by scalloped ribbon detailing and bow cuffs, length 108cm and a further cream silk dress with dropped hem, bronzed bugle beading and split butterfly sleeves (3). CONDITION REPORT: The dress with butterfly sleeves has extensive loss of beading to neck and hem. The cream dress with ribbon detailing has tarnishing to 'Passing' gilt thread and black dress has very mild bead loss.
A quantity of ethnic items including a Nigerian gourd vase, two other gourd implements, dolls in national dress, Nigerian wooden figure, a crocodile figure from Swaziland, a small bronze cow, an Ethiopian hide and woven basket and a photograph of sand dunes, etc. CONDITION REPORT: Cost to post within the UK mainland approx £22.50 plus VAT.
Good George V Naval Officers' dress sword with gilt copper lion's head pommel, wire bound shagreen grips, Gothic guard with crowned fouled anchor and original bullion dress knot, etched fullered blade retaining most original polish and etched with Royal Arms, rope and scrolls, in gilt copper mounted scabbard and oilcloth sword bag, 95cm overall
Fine and rare Lloyd's Patriotic Fund sword of 50 Guinea-type awarded to Lieutenant James Boxer of H.M.S. Antelope, presented in 1804. The ormolu hilt of classical inspiration - the quillons formed as fasces, the knuckle bow as the club of Hercules entwined by a serpent, the pommel as the skin of the Nemean lion, the grip of finely chequered ivory, the langets cast with Naval trophies, with original blue and gold bullion dress knot, with curved single edged fullered blade richly decorated and retaining approximately 95% of its blued and gilt decoration down its entire length and engraved with the 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, figures of Britannia and Victory, Naval trophies of arms, crowned GR cipher and floral scrolls and the presentation inscription 'From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Leiut. James Boxer of H.M.S. Antelope for his Gallant Conduct on the Capture of the Dutch armed Galliot Schrik by the boats of the Antelope and Magicienne in the night of the 23rd of March 1804 near Zeurick Zee. Complete with its ormolu scabbard retaining all its gilded finish, engraved with oak leaves on its back edge and decorated with cast and chased Naval trophies with classical medallions depicting Herculean Labours and inset polished shagreen panels and twin cabled suspension rings, the throat engraved 'R. Teed Sword Cutler, Lancaster Court, Strand'. Lieutenant, later Captain James Boxer R.N. was a Naval hero who fought gallantly for his country. He entered the Navy as a Captain's servant in 1794 and rose in rank until his retirement as Captain in 1846. Of his many battles, the action which precipitated the presentation of the 50 Guinea Lloyd's sword was as follows:- 'Attaining the rank of Lieutenant on 14 November 1800 - he next in 1801 accompanied the expedition to Egypt for his services throughout the whole campaign, as Commander of Tigre's Launch, was presented with the Turkish gold medal. Lieutenant Boxer transferred to the Antelope on 12 March 1803, bearing the broad pennant in the North Sea of his friend, Sir W. S. Smith. Subsequently, on 31.3.1804, led a division of boats, was wounded in a gallant and successful attack on a guard-vessel, the Schrik of 6 guns and 94 men which he captured'. Sold with research. Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate in July 1983 from Peter Dale Ltd. Pall Mall, London CONDITION REPORT Very good original condition overall retaining approx 95% of all gilding and bluing, some slight wear from scabbard lining on blade. Ivory of hilt dirty but complete- original sword knot is worn but complete. Tip of blade is slightly rounded
Fine early 19th century Irish presentation sword with gilt bronze hilt with helmet pommel and gilt and silvered stirrup guard with crowned GR cipher, twin langets with silver crowned Irish harp to one side and 9th (Norfolk Regiment) of Foot Hibernia badge to the other, original red and gold bullion dress knot - the gilt copper scabbard with scarlet leather inserts, engraved on locket 'A Tribute of affectionate respect from the Corporation of Drogheda to their Gallant Townsman John Ackland Esq. Captn of the 9th Foot for his meritorious services in the Peninsula, Oct. 10th 1817. Peter Van Hoorick Recorder' and 'J. Read & Sons Makers, 8 College Green, Dublin' - the curved fullered blade retaining much original blued, gilt and polished finish and engraved to the tip of the blade with crowned 1801 - 1816 Royal Arms, crowned GR, military trophies, Justice, Britannia and Soldiers, Angels, Order of St. Patrick and crowned Irish harps. Captain John Ackland 9th (Norfolk) Regiment of Foot, described in his own words his service on his 1829 Statement of Service for retired officers:- 'I was appointed and Ensign to the 9th Regiment of Foot in 1806 and served under Sir Arthur Wellesley Campaign of 1808 in Portugal and in that severe and trying campaign under Sir John Moore in Spain, that shortly after I served in the Expedition to Walcheren when my health was much impaired by the disastrous sickness which prevailed. That prior to my perfect recovery from this severe illness I again returned to the Peninsular under Lord Wellington where I remained actively engaged until severely wounded on the retreat from Burgos although I had been previously so at Salamanca. I was ordered to England for the recovery of my health from the wounds and on its being established I accompanied the 1st Battalion of the Regiment to America although not effective therein, on my return to Europe with the Regiment I was placed on half pay!' He received a pension of £100 per annum commencing 25th October 1813 (for loss of the use of a hand at Burgos, Villa Muriel 25th October 1812) and retired to Drogheda, Ireland, where he assumed the life of a country squire Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate in 1984 from Peter Dale Ltd. Pall Mall, London, who purchased it at Phillips Arms & Armour Auction 23rd February 1984 - lot 159. Sold with catalogue and letters of provenance
William IV 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'Herbert, Pall Mall East London' - retaining most original polish and decorated with crowned Royal cipher, crossed sword and baton and wreaths in gilt brass mounted leather scabbard and complete with dress knot
Victorian 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'W. Buckmaster & Co., London' - retaining all original polish and decorated with crowned Royal cipher, trophies, crossed sword and baton and scrollwork, in original brass scabbard and complete with dress knot
Victorian 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' (no. 7467) - retaining all original polish and etched with crowned Royal cipher, sword and baton, wreaths and scrolls in brass scabbard, complete with dress knot. With letter from Wilkinson Sword, dated 1968, stating this sword was sold on 20th May 1856 - no name recorded
Edward VII 1831 pattern General Officers' Mameluke sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'J. R. Gaunt & Son, London' - retaining all original polish and etched with crowned Royal cipher, crossed sword and baton, wreaths and scrollwork, in nickel plated scabbard, complete with dress knot
+ Rare Edward VII Lord Lieutenant of Ireland's Mameluke dress sword with ivory grips, gilt brass crossguard with silver cloverleaf bosses, original dress knot, double-edged curved blade retaining most of its original polish, retailed by Jones Chalk & Dawson & Sackvilles, London, etched with crowned ERVII cipher and shamrock scrolls, in gilt brass mounted steel scabbard, 99cm overall.The post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland was abolished on the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922. There were only three possible owners of this sword who held the post of Lord Lieutenant of Ireland during the reign of King Edward VII. The first - The Earl of Cadogan, was appointed in 1895, so probably had a Victorian sword, the second - The Earl of Dudley, succeeded him in 1902 and was in turn succeeded in 1905 by The Earl of Aberdeen (1870 - 1916), who held the post until 1915
Scarce Elizabeth II 1831 pattern Field Marshals' Mameluke sword with ivorine grips, gilt brass crossguard with curved clipped blade, signed 'Wilkinson Sword, London' - retaining all original polish, etched with crowned Royal cipher and crossed batons, wreaths and floral scrollwork, in nickel plated scabbard, complete with dress knot
Victorian 1845 pattern General / Staff Officers' sword with gilt brass Gothic hilt, leather liner and dress knot, fullered blade, signed 'Buckmaster & Co., London' - retaining all original polish and etched with crowned crossed sword and baton, crowned Royal cipher, scrollwork and trophies, in brass scabbard
Good Victorian 1845 pattern Infantry Officers' sword with gilt brass Gothic hilt (retaining most gilding), leather liner and original dress knot, fullered blade, signed 'Buckmaster, London' - retaining 80% of original polish, etched with crowned Royal ciphers and scrollwork, in gilt brass mounted leather scabbard
Victorian 1845 pattern Infantry Officers' sword with gilt brass Gothic hilt, dress knot, fullered blade, signed 'Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' and engraved on backstrap - 'H. W. Dennie', etched blade with crowned Royal cipher and scrolls, in steel scabbard.H. W. Dennie was an Ensign in the 41st Foot, joined 2nd West Indian Regiment and transferred as a Lieutenant to 28th Foot in 1842. Major H. W. Dennie - 28th (North Gloucestershire) Foot - served with the 28th Foot in the Crimea at the Siege of Sebastopol in the Winter of 1854 - 1855, where he received severe injuries from frostbite, which necessitated amputation of half the right foot and a great part of the left, in consequence of which he was placed on the retired full pay and with a pension of £150 per annum (medal and clasp and Turkish medal) - source - Harts Army list 1864
Fine Victorian presentation Suffolk Artillery Volunteers' sword with silver plated hilt decorated with acorns and floral scrolls, original silver wire dress knot, fullered blade, retailed by F. Read, Tavern St. Ipswich - retaining most original polish, finely etched with crowned VR, flaming grenade, cannon, scrolls and inscription 'Presented by Major Hill M. Leathes To Captain John Lee Barker for Commanding the most efficient and best regulated Battery in the Norfolk and Suffolk Brigade of Artillery Volunteers, in silver plated scabbard with engraved crest and floral scrollwork, complete with original silver bullion sword belt with slings.Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate on Friday 21st March 1969 from Garrod Turner Saleroom, Ipswich - lot 123. Sold with biographical details of Colonel Leathes. See lots 90, 133, 134 for related items
Rare Victorian Suffolk Artillery Volunteer Officers' sword with three bar steel hilt, original dress knot, fullered blade, signed 'Buckmaster, London' - retaining most original polish, etched with Suffolk Artillery, crowned Royal cipher and scrolls, in steel scabbard. Formerly the property of Colonel H. M. Leathes J.P. of Herringfleet Hall, Lowestoft and Cliff House, Dovercourt, who commanded several East Anglian Volunteer units. Sold with a silver mounted walking stick with crocodile mount - inscribed 'Col. H. M. Leathes Herringfleet Hall, Suffolk - In remembrance of a voyage to India in H.M. Troopship Crocodile 1879' (2)Provenance: Purchased by Philip Southgate on Friday 21st March 1969 from Garrod Turner Saleroom, Ipswich - lot 124. Sold with biographical details of Colonel Leathes. See lots 89, 133, 134 for related items
Fine Victorian Officers' Mameluke sabre of the 2nd West York Yeomanry Cavalry, with gilt brass cruciform hilt with ivory grips and original bullion dress knot, curved blade, signed 'Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' (no. 5263) - retaining all original polish, finely etched with crowned Royal cipher, Cooke Coat of Arms and '2nd West York Yeomanry Cavalry' and floral scrollwork, in gilt brass mounted steel scabbard. Sold with letter from Wilkinson Sword dated 1963, confirming made on 24th May 1854 for Sir William Ridley Charles Cooke (9th Baronet) (1827 - 1894) of Wheatley Hall, Doncaster. See photograph of Sir William wearing this sword, taken in 1864 CONDITION REPORT Very good original condition - light scratches to ivory plates of hilt - gilding on hilt and mounts excellent, blade has some minor rust marking and nearly all original polish - steel scabbard has some minor rust staining - sword knot has some wear
Rare and fine mid-Victorian Officers' dress dirk of 74th Highlanders, with glass stone inset to pommel (chipped), ormolu mounts with regimental badge, Cross of St. Andrew, 'Assaye' and elephant battle honour and '74', with subsidiary knife and fork, a fine blade, signed 'Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' - retaining most original polish, etched with crowned VR, Regimental badge, family crest and 'Assaye' and elephant battle honour, the reverse with trophy of arms and twelve other battle honours - contained in its original japanned tin box. Sold with copy of letter from The National Army Museum, dated 1972 - belonged to Lt. Colonel George W. Fordyce 74th Highlanders (joined 1832 - retired 1852). See previous lot for his Claymore sword CONDITION REPORT All studs present. Lock spring on fork present but lazy lock spring on knife fine
Victorian Cavalry Officers' 1887 pattern undress sword with pierced scroll guard and wire bound fish skin grip, original dress knot, fullered blade, signed 'Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall London' (no. 29135) - retaining most original polish, etched with crowned VR, crest with W.H.R. initials and scrollwork, in steel scabbard
A cream silk child's dress, late Edwardian/early 1920s, a cream silk Christening robe (early 1920s) a ladies cream silk modesty front/blouse (1920s) a cotton Victorian/Edwardian broderie anglaise Christening robe - another Christening gown with a cotton lace yoke, a child's nightdress with a broderie anglaise yoke, a large Victorian nightdress with a frilled collar trimmed in broderie anglaise (7)
A Susan Small evening dress 1954/5 Duchess satin skirt with a raspberry pink pleated bodice/cumberbund and a pale grey bodice with black spots in a pleated design; together with a boned and beaded wedding dress in pearls and beads with long sleeves and a Tudor collar 1955 with a buckram underskirt (2)
Two Sheepskin coats (one ladies and one gentlemen's); together with a 1970s burgundy crepe dress by Kati at Laura Philips with a gold lace yoke; a black velvet evening dress late 1970s early 80s with black and white ruffle detail on shoulders by Frank Usher; a turquoise and green woven floral evening dress, late 1970s; with a quantity of ladies evening gloves, a pair of cream leather and black leather gloves
A slub taffeta mid 1940s wedding dress 'V' neck shaped bodice in white; together with a yellow/mustard cottage dress early to mid 1960s with a metal zip - a late 1970s dress and jacket by California, pearl and cloth buttons, wide lapels, sleeveless dress with Peter Pan neckline in slub silk fabric
A silk late 1930s dress in a geometric pattern in shades of blue, cream, red and yellow, knee length, with a 'V' neck and waist belt; together with an Edwardian long blouse with waist belt in a black striped satin fabric; together with a pure silk shift dress in green and blue leaf pattern, with a frilled neckline, sleeves have been re-modelled and a collection of woollen knitted scarves and fabric remnants
A brown/black dog toothed (1960s) dress and jacket (zip broken on dress) with woven buttons - coral boucle 1960s skirt suit with short jacket; together with a lime green linen late 1960s/early 1970s skirt suit with wide lapels - a cream suit by Mabel Hartley, woven mix in brown and cream (4)
A late 1930s black dress with fan effect sleeves in a applicaed gold flower design and a gilt dress clip on the bodice/tie back/buckle with an Edwardian lace blouse with long sleeves; together with a green floral wrap around late 1930s/early 1940 dress, the floral design has orange/lemon flowers on a green background and a white cotton lawn, shawl collar and two pockets, trimmed with cotton lawn (to match collar) an aubergine/brown embossed velvet fabric 1920s coat with decorative buttons - a 1920s velvet jacket with an embossed rolled collar and a paste butterfly clip (1930s) (6) and a later lace jacket in black (1970s/80s)
A collection of costumes to include a 1949/51 outfit, a blend of silk/polyester, burgundy/cream/pale blue dress with raglan sleeves; together with a grey cotton paisley skirt 1950s, a tweed kick pleated wool skirt with a pocket detail - a lemon nylon with cord roses dress and belt 1953 and a pair of late 1940s wedge heeled sandals (5)
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