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Click here to subscribeA ROYAL NAVY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD with a slightly curved clipped-back blade, frosted etched with crown and Royal Arms, copper and gilt guard with lions head pommel, copper and wire-bound white sharkskin grip, in a leather scabbard with gilt mounts, 93cm long; and another Royal Navy officer's sword (2)
A COLLECTION OF UNIFORMS BELONGING TO AIR CHIEF MARSHAL SIR WILLIAM GORE SUTHERLAND ( 'GINGER MITCH') MITCHELL the sets belonged to Air Chief Marshal Sir William Gore Sutherland ('Ginger Mitch') Mitchell K.C.B, D.S.O, M.C., A.F.C., white dress tunic and trouser and various pieces of mess dress with leather boots, overall condition is good, with signs of wear and use
Y ENGLISH PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG LADY CIRCA 1840 gouache and bodycolour on ivory, the sitter with dark hair and a bandeau of pearls in her hair, wearing a thin gold chain around her neck, seated on a red chair wearing a black silk dress with gigot sleeves and lace cuffs, in a giltwood gesso frameDimensions:13cm x 9.5cm (excluding frame)Note: Note: Sold in compliance with UK Government and APHA regulations, with (non-transferable) exemption registration reference U57XTQ5UPlease 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/
ROYAL NAVY FULL DRESS UNIFORM EARLY 20TH CENTURY belonging to Commander Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson VC (British 1896–1975), including a black toleware case containing a pair of gold epaulettes, a black bicorn hat, a black and gilt sword belt, all by Grieve Ltd, also with a sets of rank epaulettes, the box hand painted with 'Lieut. W. St. A. Malleson'Dimensions:box 47cm long, 21cm high, 24cm deepNote: Note: Commander Wilfred St. Aubyn Malleson VC was a British recipient of the Victoria Cross. Born in Kirkee, India, the son of Major-General Sir Wilfrid Malleson KCIE CB and Ida Kathleen King, daughter of Frederick St Aubyn King. On 25 April 1915 during the landing at V Beach, Cape Helles, Gallipoli, Turkey, Midshipman Malleson and three others of HMS River Clyde assisted the commander of the ship at the work of securing the lighters under very heavy fire. When the other midshipman with the party had failed, through sheer exhaustion to get a line from lighter to lighter, Midshipman Malleson swam with it himself and succeeded. The line subsequently broke and he afterwards made two further unsuccessful attempts at his self-imposed task. His VC is on display at the Lord Ashcroft Gallery in the Imperial War Museum, London.
* Victoria (1819-1901). Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, 1837-1901. A remarkable and undocumented autograph manuscript (unsigned) incorporating 3 original pencil drawings, no place or date, [Buckingham Palace, 1842], being the Queen's proof of the programme for an entertainment entitled 'Waverley Quadrille led by the Countess De La Warr' with a two-line quotation from Walter Scott's 'Lady of the Lake' written beneath the heading, all written and set out as a title-page over 3 pencil drawings (1 very rudimentary sketch) by Queen Victoria showing characters in costumes of the period, the centre pages of the bifolium with the text written across the page with the heading 'Waverley Quadrille led by the Countess of De Lar Warr in the costume of Isabella Lady De La Warr daughter of the Lord High Treasurer to King Charles the First from a picture by Vandyke', the names of the characters and the personages to play them written in 4 columns beneath, a few minor marks and fold lines, 3 pp., 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:This is apparently Queen Victoria's own draft for the 'published' programme which was printed in gold and white and printed with a few minor discrepancies to the manuscript version here. The entertainment was performed at Buckingham Palace on 12 May 1842 as part of the Bal Costume. It was the first of three balls to be held by Queen Victoria and Prince Albert at Buckingham Palace and was attended by 2,000 guests. Victoria and Albert dressed as Edward III and his consort Queen Philippa of Hainault. Among the cast list were courtiers and members of the royal household.The popularity of the historical novels of Sir Walter Scott gave rise to costume balls to which guests would come dressed as characters from his novel (his first in 1814 entitled 'Waverley') and groups of friends would dress up on the same theme as the opening quadrille. A photocopy of the original printed programme is included with the lot.
* Liddell (Alice Pleasance, 1852-1934). Inspiration for 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland'. Portrait, c. 1870, albumen print laid on card, Liddell seen full length and seated in a garden with rhododendron bushes behind her, hands clasped on her lap and her gaze slightly upward and direct to camera, the long dress of a second seated female figure visible to her left, seemingly cut from a larger photograph, 100 x 63 mm, tipped on to the front endpaper of copy of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (People's Edition), illustrated by John Tenniel, 157th thousand, London: Macmillan & Co., 1908, wood-engraved illustrations throughout, a few marginal marks to early leaves, half-title inscribed in ink, 'From Little Nana to Maureen with love and all good wishes for Xmas/44', pencil inscription above the mounted photograph in a second unidentified hand identifying the sitter as the original Alice in Wonderland now Mrs Hardraves [Hargreaves], original pictorial green cloth, a little rubbed, 8voQTY: (2)NOTE:No other copies of this photograph have been located and the photographer is unidentified. Alice Liddell looks to be of the same age as when Lewis Carroll photographed her for the last time on 25 June 1870. It seems unlikely to be a photograph by Carroll as it is not recorded and he would not have favoured the 'fussy' background to the subject. It would appear to be cropped from a larger photograph, possibly comprising other members of the Liddell family.
After Holman Hunt - early 20th century watercolour with a mother & son scene against naturalistic forest background (featuring deer and dog, all of which unpainted, as is mother's dress and forefront of scene). Written to verso 'William Kilty with his mother Nee Eleanor Sheridan', it is not known who made this sketch by the stye is reminiscent of Holman Hunt'. With label to verso of the framer, 'S. Staples'. Frame measures 40.5cm x 30.5cm, picture 30cm x 20cm.
TEAK AND STEEL BANDED NAVAL OFFICER'S CHEST 19TH CENTURY the hinged cover with a brass plaque E. SOAMES R.N., the brass escutcheon embossed GIEVE MATTHEWS AND SEAGROVE LTD, opening to a fitted interior with a lift-out tray with compartments and tole canisters, the lid mounted with a mirror, associated telescopic eyeglass, and dress sword, brass plaque Rg.N 525037 and trade label to the interiorDimensions:107cm wide, 69cm high, 61cm deepNote: Note: Royally appointed and originally established in 1785 as 'Gieve Matthews Seagrove Ltd', Gieves has a rich history as outfitters to the British Royal Navy. Following World War I, the company changed its name to Gieves Ltd, trading from 21 Old Bond Street, London.
A family collection of medals, comprising: A Volunteer Long Service Medal to Major H.J. Mercer, 20th (Artists) Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps. Edward VII (Maj: H. J. MERCER, 20/ Midd'x V.R.C.), good very fine or better, and a corresponding dress miniature medal; together with five medals to Lieutenant Colonel G. H. J. Mercer, Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry: 1914-15 Star (2. LIEUT. G. H. J. MERCER. D. OF CORN. L.I.), British War Medal 1914-20, Victory Medal (LIEUT. G. H. J. MERCER), Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, the last two unnamed as issued, mounted for wearing, very fine and better, with a mounted group of corresponding dress miniature medals and a number of ribbon bars; also a small quantity of prize medals; and a Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary commemorative medal, silver, 63mm, after Pistrucci, in Royal Mint case of issue and with certificate.
The superb Operation Dynamo DSO group of seven awards to Lieutenant Robert Bill, R.N.: The Distinguished Service Order, Companion's Breast Badge, George VI; 1939-145 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star, with Pacific bar; Defence Medal; 1939-45 War Medal; Coronation Medal 1953; court mounted as worn, very fine and better, [7]; together with a mounted group of corresponding dress miniature medals, about extremely fine; accompanied by a copy of Lieutenant Bill's official report to Commander M/S Dover on the operations by M/S trawlers under his command at Dunkirk, 29th May 1940, and a small quantity of original documents and photographs.By direct descentOn the morning of the 29th May 1940, as the inexorable advance of Hitler's forces threatened to snuff out Britain's resistance to his war aims, Lieutenant Robert Bill, R.N. - an executive officer of the Dover minesweeping force - was ordered to Dunkirk in charge of six trawlers to assist in the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force. After shipping ladders off Ramsgate at 0430 the force proceeded to Dunkirk, arriving at 1350. Seeing the harbour very crowded, Bill offered to take on troops off the beaches but was eventually ordered into harbour, where he berthed at 1420, before reporting to the Piermaster, Commander James Clouston. Throughout the series of air raids that followed, he worked tirelessly in conditions of extreme danger organising the embarkation of troops and the berthing and unberthing of vessels. The third air raid, at 1800, was particularly severe, and it engendered a degree of panic among the waiting troops. Bill reported that "At this time I was with the Piermaster [Clouston] and he instructed me to draw my revolver to quell the panic". Meanwhile, the destroyer H.M.S. Grenade had been hit by two bombs, and her wreck was causing a threat to the other shipping. Lieutenant Bill gave orders, and the stricken Grenade was towed clear before her magazines exploded. Under orders to depart, Bill got his vessels - laden with men - underway. Unable to find Clouston, Bill "just managed to jump on board [trawler Fyldea] as she was leaving". Following a fruitless attempt, off the beach, to find more men to embark on his trawlers; and with the vessels in his charge sustaining damage, Bill made final preparations to leave. Approaching the destroyer H.M.S. Jaguar he offered to take on board some of her refugees, but was instead ordered to escort her, as she had no boats, and would therefore require support if badly damaged. As the two vessels proceeded for home, Jaguar came under attack by five dive bombers; and Bill, in the Fyldea, opened fire on them, provoking one of the planes to retaliate. As the German made his attack Bill ordered evasive manoeuvres and "six bombs...fell about 40/50 yards on our port beam". Later on the journey home, Bill caught up with the damaged and limping trawler Brock, relieving her of three urgent medical cases before making for Dover at full speed, arriving at 0300 on the 30th.The recommendation for the D.S.O. concludes that "Throughout this period of severe trial Lieutenant Bill remained cool and self-possessed and set a magnificent example to those around him. He showed sound judgement in his actions and his orders to the trawlers and was largely responsible for the fact that greater loss was not incurred. A fine display of officer-like qualities and gallantry under fire."
A very interesting family collection of medals, comprising:The Great War Pair to Battle of Le Transloy fatal casualty 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Struthers, 1/14 London Regiment (London Scottish): British War Medal 1914-20 (2 LIEUT. K STRUTHERS.), Victory Medal (2. LIEUT. K. STRUTHERS.); together with the Memorial Plaque issued in commemoration of this officer's death in action on the 7th October 1916 (KENNETH STRUTHERS), traces of mounting glue, otherwise extremely fine or nearly so; and a London Scottish Rifle Volunteers School of Arms silver prize medal (1907-8 K. STRUTHERS), good very fine. [4]A Great War pair to Hilda Margaret Struthers, Voluntary Aid Detachment: British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal (H. M. STRUTHERS. V.A.D.), traces of mounting glue, otherwise nearly extremely fine. [2]Five medals named or attributable to Leslie Graham Struthers, British Red Cross and St John of Jerusalem, later Intelligence Corps: British War Medal 1914-20 and Victory Medal (L. G. STRUTHERS. B.R.C. & ST. J.J.), Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, Italy: War Merit Cross, traces of mounting glue, otherwise good very fine or better, [5]; together with a mounted group of corresponding dress miniature medals, a leather ID disc, and medal ribbons.Five Medals attributable to Cinematographer Ian Duncan Struthers, British Paramount News: 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, 1939-45 War Medal with Mention in Despatches emblem, traces of mounting glue, otherwise nearly extremely fine, [5]; together with a mounted group of corresponding dress miniature medals (Africa Star with 1st Army bar), and ribbon bars. Round medals 36mm diameter. Large plaque 121mm diameter.By descent through the family.The first three recipients were siblings, born to George and Mary Denning Struthers in Staines and in Kensington. Kenneth was the eldest boy (27 in 1914) and entered France with the London Scottish 01/07/1916. He was killed in action three months later at the Battle of Le Transloy (part of the larger Battle of the Somme), when his battalion attacked and captured a number of German gun pits on the 7th of October. His elder sister Hilda and younger brother Leslie (a Quaker) both went to the Italian front to serve as medical volunteers and during the Second World War Leslie was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Intelligence Corps in November 1940. Ian Duncan Struthers was born in Argentina in 1915 and began his career as a clapper boy at Sound City in 1933. He accompanied the Allied forces in North Africa, Sicily, Italy and in the liberation of Northern Europe, filming many momentous occasions including the liberation of Caen and Charles De Gaulle's entry into Paris. He appeared in the 1943 documentary 'Cameramen at War'.
A Scottish dress dirk, blade 11.5 in. with scalloped back edge, basket weave carved hilt with white metal mounts and cairngorm-set pommel; complete with by-knife and fork mounted en suite; leather covered scabbard with engraved white metal fittings.By decent throught the family of 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Struthers.Attributable to 2nd Lieutenant Kenneth Struthers who died in the Battle of Le Transloy (part of the wider Battle of the Somme) 07/10/1916 (see lot 20 for this officer's medals)
United States Military Interest: the personal effects of Major Charles Fletcher Lumb, 6th Infantry, comprising: the Military Order of Foreign Wars, Companion's breast badge, gilt and enamel, 41 mm, red eight-pointed star with gilt rays between the points surmounted by an eagle, reverse with 'DEUS ET LIBERTAS' to a central roundel, clasp: War With Spain, slight enamel damage to the reserve, otherwise extremely fine, together with a corresponding dress miniature medal and complete with original grant of dignity dated December 20th 1918; a Model 1860 dress sword, straight blade 30 in., gilt hilt with one fixed and one folding guard, slender knuckle bow, urn pommel, the whole decorated in relief with US martial motifs and stands of arms, steel scabbard; a Model 1872 dress sword, curved blade 32 in., gilt three-bar hilt with relief decorations including the American Eagle to the inner face of the guard, steel scabbard with engraved presentation inscription "PRESENTED TO ADJUTANT CHAS. F. LUMB BY Co. C. STATE FENCIBLES N.G.P. JANY. 1897"; a gilt-brass belt buckle, American Eagle in relief, reverse engraved "C. F. Lumb"; and a small quantity of associated original and facsimile documents.Elected 2nd Lieutenant C Company Pennsylvania State Fencibles Battalion 21/05/1896. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant and appointed Adjutant 03/12/1896. Served in the Spanish-American War as 1st Lieutenant L Company 6th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry. Appointed Regimental Adjutant with the rank of Captain in the 6th Infantry 22/11/1899 and subsequently elected to a Junior Majority.
Two sets of British diplomatic uniforms, each comprising: a tailcoat with bullion edged turned-back cuffs and high collars, trousers with bullion piped seams, and a bicorn hat - one coat having oak leaves at the collars and cuffs; together with a diplomatic dress sword in scabbard and with hanger. [qty]
A pair of Victorian banded agate pendant earrings, designed as bells, length 5.6cm, three banded agate dress studs and a moulded mauve paste cameo oval brooch.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A gold ropetwist link dress Albert chain, unmarked, fitted with a gold cased T-bar and gold swivel, indistinct mark, total weight 16.6g, length 40.5cm.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A 9ct gold graduated curblink Albert watch chain, fitted with a 9ct gold T-bar, two 9ct gold swivels and a gilt metal cased bloodstone pendant fob seal, weight excluding seal 52g, length 40cm, a gilt metal multiple row dress fob, fitted with a gilt metal seal, and a novelty horn cigar cutter, designed as a champagne bottle.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Three gold, diamond and mother-of-pearl dress buttons, each mounted with a cushion cut diamond on a mother-of-pearl ground within a blue enamelled border, unmarked, weight 4.6g, and a pair of white gold and cultured pearl dress studs, detailed '9ct', weight 1.7g, with a Ciro case.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
Francis Sydney Muschamp - Young Girl wearing a Pink Dress holding a Pet Canary in an Interior Setting, late 19th/early 20th century oil on canvas, signed recto, labels verso, 30cm x 19.5cm, within a gilt composition frame. Provenance: Sotheby's Victorian Paintings, Drawings, Watercolours, 26th September 1990, lot no. 183.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
A pair of Georg Jensen sterling silver rectangular cufflinks, designed by Henry V. Larsen, detailed 'Georg Jensen Sterling Denmark 59D', dimensions of each front 2.2cm x 1.3cm, a Georg Jensen sterling silver tie clip, the front with a cherry motif, detailed 'Cherry Heering Georg Jensen Sterling Denmark', total weight 32.1g, with a case, and a set of six gilt metal, mother-of-pearl and imitation turquoise dress buttons, with a case.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.
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