A collection of three 19th Century Continental (possibly German) scent bottles in the Chelsea manner, one in the form of a flower encrusted column with a young boy in 18th Century dress with dog and squirrel on lead, the lid set with a bird upon a stylised nest and with engraved yellow metal mounts, the base inscribed "Gage De Mon Estime", another in the form of a boy in 18th Century dress chasing a goat around a column of fruiting vines, bearing inscription "Toujours Gai", the base with a gilt floral spray, the last in the form of a young girl in 18th Century dress leaning against a flower encrusted urn sat upon a column with a sheet and lamb at her feet, bears inscription "L'innocence goute les plaisirs", the base decorated with a gilt floral spray, each with yellow metal mounts, each approx 8 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Figure with squirrel - the top does not sit flush, the stopper appears to have string glued to it but it does open and close, the bottle has been broken across the squirrel's tail and repaired. The boy's head is broken off and glued and has large chip to his foot. A crack and fault to base. Boy with goat - stopper comes on and off but does not fit flush and there is a large gap, safety chain is not attached to stopper - may be a ferule missing, bunch of grapes/leaves have losses and damage, and damage to top of neck, losses throughout. Bottle with lady and sheep - stopper comes off but is not flush, no safety chain attached, several chips to stopper and body, losses all over. All have some chips, losses, etc, eneral wear and tear, firing faults, some losses, wear to the paintwork.
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A circa 1900 German porcelain and silk covered doll with clockwork action pram and child, 23.5 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Hands are of white biscuit but appear dirty and of similar modelling to other features, assume that they are white to represent gloves as she is in walking attire. Overall has general wear, dirt etc. Outfit is a little mis-shapen and there is some staining to the top of her leg and a rip from top. The metal chair frame is rubbed and pitted and rusted. The flower in hair are bent and have some losses. There is some discolouration to the doll's dress where the handlebar of the pram is touching her skirt.
An 18th Century Bow porcelain white glazed figure in tricorn hat, circa 1750 and a companion as a woman with a basket, 10.5 cm and 10.4 cm respectively CONDITION REPORTS Figure in tricorn hat has various firing faults, surface scratches, brown dirt marks etc, there is some chipping to the base of his coat and roughness around the edges of his hat, there is also some chipping to the edge of the base. The lady is extensively damaged and restores and with remodelling - for example back section of her cape has been broken and restored, as have her arms, basket and dress. Various cracks and breaks, arm broken, contents of basket with losses. There are firing faults including brown spots etc. Various chips and losses to the cape, dress. Foot has also been restored.
A late 18th Century Continental enamel decorated box of rectangular waisted form, the lid depicting a lady in 18th Century dress within a C scroll and floral decorated border, the base set with a park landscape panel within a C scroll, fleur-de-lys and floral decorated border, 6.2 cm x 8.3 cm CONDITION REPORTS Metal mounts have been reglued and glue is showing. Hinges have had some repairs. Gilt and painted decoration has wear, scratches and dirt. The base has scratches and wear, and a Meissen-style cross to the corner. Various firing faults. Wear and tear and scratches.
JOHN MIERS (1758-1821) "Young lady facing right with bronzed hair and dress", bears paper label verso, silhouette portrait study 7.5 cm x 6 cm, together with JOHN MIERS (1758-1821) "Lady facing to the right", silhouette portrait study, bears paper label verso, oval, 8.5 cm x 6.5 cm CONDITION REPORTS The oval picture in the square black frame has some wear and scuffs and some losses to the surface of the paint and highlights, particularly to dress, ear and hair. Back appears appears to have been removed at some stage and has various deposits and glue etc. When removed from the frame, it appears to be painted on a white plaster surface. The oval portait in the oval frame is on a fairly bright white background, frame and mounts have wear, dirt and scuffs.
An 18th Century painted and lacquered bow front wall hanging corner cupboard with quarter galleried top and simple moulded edge, the doors painted with dancing figures in Classical dress, a hurdy gurdy player, two onlookers and a courting couple to the background, amongst a Classical ruinous landscape, the doors enclosing top concave shelf and two convex shelves to a plinth base, 59 cm x 94 cm
DEBORAH JONES (1921-2012) "Dolly in pink jacket", still life study of bisque-headed doll in a pink jacket and white dress, oil on board, signed lower left, bears paper label verso, together with DEBORAH JONES (1921-2012) "Doll with lace mop cap", still life study of bisque-headed doll in white dress, oil on board, signed lower left, bears paper label verso, each 21.5 cm x 14 cm (2) (ARR)
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Seated lady facing to the left, her hair and dress with bronze highlights", cutout silhouette portrait study, unsigned, 11.5 cm x 7.5 cm, together with 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL " Young girl standing holding flower, her hair, necklace and dress with bronze highlights", cut out silhouette portrait study, unsigned 11 cm x 7 cm, 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Lady in bonnet facing right, with bronze highlights throughout", inscribed to back "Mary, Wife of John Edwards, Died 1st December 1864", cut out silhouette portrait study, unsigned, 11 cm x 8 cm and 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Gentleman facing to the right, his hair and jacket with bronze highlights, inscribed to back "John Bishop taken in London in the year 1844", cut out silhouette portrait study, unsigned, 10 cm x 7.5 cm
A snuff box (probably Berlin) in the form of a cavorting couple in 18th Century dress, set on a floral decorated mound with sheep, bearing the motto "Vous aimer fait mon bonheur", with agate set hinged lid opening to reveal an interior set with three floral sprays, the gilt metal mounts embossed with floral and scrolling decoration, 5 cm wide x 5.3 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Some light scratches, some wear to the paint and giltwork especially evident on the gentleman's tricorn hat. Possibly the loss of a flowerhead to the lady's hair. Some light scratches throughout. The lid feels slightly loose to the pot and has got a dent to the rim, needs some attention. General small signs of wear and tear throughout.
A 19th Century Japanese porcelain scent bottle depicting woman in traditional dress carrying two pails within a landscape and a warrior in costume on horseback, 7.1 cm high, together with a glass scent bottle, the interior painted depicting a vase of chrysanthemums and a landscape scene with inscription to top, approx 6.4 cm high CONDITION REPORTS Porcelain scent bottle has general firing faults to include some roughness to the bottom edge. The glass scent bottle is in need of a clean, and has a couple of internal faults. Both have general wear and tear including surface scratching.
CIGARETTE CARDS - SEVEN SETS comprising Player, 'History of Naval Dress', 1930, generally good (50/50); Player, 'Fire-Fighting Appliances', 1930, good (50/50); Player, 'Poultry', 1931, variable (50/50); Player, 'Aviary & Cage Birds', 1933, variable (50/50); Player, 'Butterflies', 1932, good to fair (50/50); Churchman, 'The Story of Navigation', 1937, good (50/50); and Churchman, 'Wonderful Railway Travel', 1937, generally good (50/50).
Edwardian 1896 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officer’s sword. By Wilkinson of London, with Patent Tang Grip. A good example of the regulation pattern, by Henry Wilkinson (Serial No. 43136 indicating circa 1911), with the patent tang/grip. Foliate decoration and GvR cypher to the almost straight blade, plated “Honeysuckle” guard and fine wire-bound chequered scale grips. Housed in brown leather Service Dress scabbard. Bright condition with a few small patches of pitting on blade.
Badge. Scottish. Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders Victorian Officer’s full dress sporran cantle circa 1881-1901 A magnificent example. The fire gilt cantle is embossed to the centre with a crowned thistle device which is encircled by a title strap and oak and to the base three battle honours “Peninsula” “Egypt” and “Waterloo”. VGC
“Head-Dress Badges of the British Army” Volume I & II Signed by one of the authors Hugh King Volume I 1994 edition. The standard reference work illustrating over 1850 items covering badges and helmet plates from their beginning up to the end of the Great War ... Volume II 1979 edition, badges from the end of the Great War to the present day. Blue cloth covers complete with dust wrappers. Good clean copies. Both volumes signed by Hugh L King. (2 items)
Badge. Scottish. 78th Highlanders (Ross-shire) Buffs Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. An good scarce example worn in full dress circa 1835-40 and later in undress, matching numbers to both halves. Raised silver laurel circlet, the burnished gilt centre mounted in silver with Elephant over “LXXVIII”. Plain gilt belt loops. GC 78th Highlanders (Ross-shire) Buffs became 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders on 1st July 1881#11;Provenance. Ex Hugh King Collection, Bosleys March 2006, Lot 33
Badge. British Officer in the Egyptian Army’s head-dress badge circa 1914-22. A fine and scarce WW1 example comprising three unmarked silver entwined crescent and star devices with gilt crown mounted to centre. Original stout to reverse. Gilt dull. GC Egypt was a British Protectorate during WW1 from December 1914 until February 1922.
4th Light Dragoons Historically Important Charge of the “Light Brigade” Attributed Telescope. This telescope was carried by Quartermaster John Hill, who image was immortalised by the photographer Roger Fenton in the Crimea and on that fateful day 25th October 1854 would have used his telescope to watch his fellow Officers and Men charge into the “Valley of Death” to face the onslaught of the Russian Guns. The three draw brass telescope with black leather hand section. The telescope with the maker’s details of “A Rofs London” and engraved “John Hill Quartermaster 4 L. Dragoons”. The telescope is contained in its original black leather carrying case with sling. Overall GC ... Accompanied by a ambrotype type photograph locket. This shows Hill half length wearing a Hussar pattern uniform with medal to his chest. He holds his Light Cavalry pattern sword to his left hand and to his right can be seen white feathers of his cocked hat (worn by Quartermaster of the Regiment). The photograph is mounted into a base metal oval locket ... Also a contemporary tailors example of the Turkish Crimea Medal, with contemporary naming “JOHN HILL 4TH LIGHT DRAGOONS”. The medal with original fragile miniature medal ribbon. Quartermaster John Hill is confirmed as being present with the 4th Light Dragoons on the 25th October 1854 at Balaclava, but did not charge with the Regiment, this probably due to his age and position in the Regiment. Previously to joining the 4th Light Dragoons he had served as Deputy Provost Marshal to the Bombay Column of the Army of the Indus, during the whole period it was in the field. He was present at the storming and capture of Ghuznee. This is the medal he is wearing in the photograph which is distinctive by its thick rim. He was appointed Quartermaster of the 4th Light Dragoons on the 22nd June 1849 and was posted with the Regiment to the Crimea. His image was immortalised in the Crimea following the winter season, by the pioneering campaign photographer Roger Fenton. He is confirmed as being present at Balaclava, remaining in the Regimental lines he could only view the dramatic scene through his telescope as many of his friends and fellow Officer’s advanced through the cannon smoke towards the Russian guns. Eighteen Officers and men of the 4th were Killed with a further 24 wounded and 16 captured some of these also wounded. Quartermaster Hill was also present at Inkerman and the Siege of Sebastopol, gaining the medal with three clasps. After the Regiment returned to the UK he remained with the 4th until 1859 when he retired to the Half Pay List. The photograph of Quartermaster Hill shows him wearing the uniform of a Quartermaster as per the Army Dress Regulations of 1846, the dress of the British Army was reviewed in 1855 and then again in 1856.
2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) Officer’s Full Dress Tunic and other items. Scarlet tunic with white cloth collar, cuffs and piping to fronts. The collar edged with 1-inch gold lace of regimental wave pattern. Pointed cuffs edged with gold cord, traced with Russia braid, forming an Austrian knot at the points and small eyes each side. Similar decoration to the three-pointed slashes on the back-skirts. Fine gilt mounted KC regimental buttons. Plaited shoulder-cords bearing a single embroidered star. Quilted buff lining. Collar-badges absent, otherwise near VGC ... a Universal Pattern blue frock coat, with brass Queen’s Bays buttons, fine gilt collar-badges and Captain’s embroidered rank-badges. Small moth hole to skirt, otherwise GC ... Mess Dress consisting of a scarlet jacket with ribbed silk roll collar bearing regimental badges in gold embroidery. Shoulder-loops of white square cord attached by regimental buttons, fitted with Major’s small gilt metal crowns. Quilted cotton lining. Together with a white washable waistcoat (marked G.H.Fanshawe) by H Lehmann & Son, Aldershot, with eyelets for detachable buttons. Minor in-service repairs to right sleeve of mess jacket ... and a blue cloak, also by H Lehmann, with seven regimental brass buttons in diverging rows to front. Lieutenant-Colonel’s large embroidered rank-badges. Short backstrap attached by cloth-covered buttons. White shalloon lining to cloak and white cloth lining to collar. Tailor’s label named to E.O. Vaux Esq, December 1932. Minimal moth, but two small areas of damage by backstrap-buttons. (5 items) Lieut. Vaux was seconded to the Colonial office in 1935 and the cloak passed to the Fanshawes who owned items in this and the next lot.
Cheshire Regiment Officer’s Full Dress Tunic etc. A good post-1902 regulation example. Scarlet cloth with buff facings; white piping to fronts. Metal Acorn collar-badges and regimental buttons. Twisted shoulder-cords each bearing one embroidered rank-star. Quilted cotton lining. Minor moth damage to collar and skirt-lining ... a mess jacket of the same regiment, of lightweight scarlet cloth with buff roll collar , pointed cuffs and shoulder-straps, white piping to front and bottom of jacket. Four small buttons to front, embroidered rank-stars, quilted scarlet lining. Collar-badges absent, minimal moth ... a similar jacket of modest quality, with large gilt metal rank-stars. Plain red lining, one button absent ... companion buff waistcoat, with roll collar and four buttons as on the jackets ... and a pair of blue twill pantaloons for a mounted officer of infantry, with scarlet welts. Minimal moth. (5 items) These Cheshire Regt. items were originally in a metal uniform-trunk inscribed “C.R.Andrews, The Cheshire Regt.” Charles Raymond Andrews (1890-1915) was born the son of an army officer at Rangoon. Commissioned in May 1912 he served with the 2nd Bn. on the Western Front and died near Hooge in May 1915 after leading the remnants of his already decimated battalion in an attack on the German lines. He was believed to have been the first man into the trench for which he received a posthumous MiD.
Royal Navy / Fleet Air Arm Officer’s cased cocked hat set. A superb example, comprising: Cocked Hat fine black beaver skin example, to the left side a black silk rosette with a single twist loop mounted with a gilt post 1902 gilt button to the centre. The cocked hat is edged with one inch black lace; at each end, bullion tassels with blue lines. The interior is with leather sweatband and silk pleated lining. Tailor’s label for Gieves London ... Accompanied by full dress bullion epaulettes with silver bullion fouled anchor ... Full dress sword belt with gilt buckle and sword slings, black leather with two bullion lines ... Contained in the original metal and velvet lined storage tin, this with the name of “A.E. Ogilvy”. Bullion remains very fresh, ( 4 items) Attributed to Alexander Eaton Ogilvy who was born in Epsom in 1913. He entered Dartmouth in 1927 and was appointed Sub Lieutenant in 1934. He transferred for duties as an Air Observer to the newly formed Fleet Air Arm and on the 4th September 1940 was serving on the aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious, when he was involved in an air accident resulting in his death.
Parachute Regiment Attributed Commanding Officer’s Red Beret. Worn by Lieutenant Colonel Peter Mandeville Aldersley Taylor MC & Bar, who commanded the 5th & 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment in the early post war years. Comprising: Red Beret complete with cap badge, the interior with stamp Kangol Wear Limited 1946. Very Clean. Contained in a Bates service dress cap box addressed to “Lt Col P.M.A. Taylor MC HQ 2 Inf Div Coln RASC BAOR 34”. (2 items) Lieutenant Colonel Peter Mandeville Aldersley Taylor MC & Bar originally served in the ranks before being commissioned into the Queen’s Regiment. He was awarded the MC & Bar with 2/6th Bn and at the end of the war gained a permanent commission. In 1946 he became second-in-command of the 8/9th Parachute Battalion and saw service in Haifa with 6th Airborne Division. He commanded the 5th (Scottish) Parachute Battalion and later the 2nd Parachute Battalion in Germany. After breaking his leg while captaining the Para rugby team, he was medically downgraded. He transferred to the RASC and commanded a number of Royal Army Service Corps Units, one of these commands took him to Egypt during the Canal Zone crises.
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