A Chinese Silver - Inlaid Bronze Figure of a Guanyin, Qing dynasty, 19th century. Depicted standing, The Guanyin hands clasped in front of her. She is dressed in a long dress embellished with cloud patterns in silver inlays. It bears a silver-encrusted signature of ''Yutang Shisou'' on the back. The mark 'Yutang Shisou' may be translated 'Old man rock of the jade hall'. The expression of his face is serene, his forehead is enhanced with the silver-encrusted urna. 48.5cm high. Provenance: From the Estate of Alfred and Irene Morley and thence by descent to the current owner. Alfred ( Bob) Morley (1890-1971) was a British journalist and diplomat . He lived from 1915 till 1941 in Hongkong and Shanghai , He was editor for both the Hong-Kong Telegraph andthe South China Morning Post , in 1931 He settled in Shanghai as Editor for the Shanghai Times. He was also president of the Rotary Club Shanghai. From March 1940 he was Press Attaché at the British embassy in Shanghai .A similar bronze was sold by Christies Paris in Art dAsie on 12 June 2019, lot 173, for EUR 50,000.
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A late Victorian rectangular bust-length portrait miniature on ivory panel of Edward Walter. Bonham C.B. 1809-1886, unsigned, within a plain frame with matted slip and simple loop suspension. Bearing the inscription to the reverse: Edward Walter. Bonham Esq, b, Nov 24th 1809. d, March 5th 1886. 8.7 cm x 7.4 cm (Note: Ivory act submission reference: DX9FSN1B). Together with a late Victorian oval portrait miniature of a gentleman in a Royal Marines (?) dress uniform with a distinguished order medal upon his breast, unsigned, mounted in a simple uninscribed gilt-metal mount with a turreted loop suspension. 6.5 cm long x 5 cm (Note: Ivory act submission reference: FAD9UK7J).Private collectionEdward Walter Bonham was Queen Victoria's consul to "Tabreez" (Tabriz) and later the Consul to Calais and later becoming Consul General. An Edward Walter Bohnham was involved in the hunt for "Jack the Ripper" in 1888 this was possibly the son of this Edward Walter Bonham.
Four gold gem set dress rings. A diamond and white metal abstract cross over design dress ring (O 1/2), set with eleven round brilliant cut diamonds, a square-cut diamond and ruby 18 carat gold half eternity ring (N 1/2), an 18 carat yellow gold emerald three-stone ring (O) with diamond detailing and a cultured pearl and 18 carat yellow gold ring with diamond set shoulders and twisted band. (N 1/2) Weight 13.3g.
German porcelain plaque, likely KPM, after a painting by Edouard Bisson (French, 1856-1939), "A Young Beauty with a Wreath of Roses," depicting a young woman in a pink Grecian-style dress leaning against a column and gazing into the distance. Signed "Wagner" along the lower right. Marked "Gesetzl. Geschutzt" along the verso; additionally with an impressed mark reading "3 11." The plaque is housed in a Rococo style giltwood frame with scrolling foliage.Unframed; Height: 7 in x width: 5 in. Framed; Height: 17 in x width: 11 1/2 in.
Group of two German porcelain portrait plaques. One depicts Madame Recamier (1777-1849), dressed in an elegant Regency style. This plaque is marked "Made in Germany" along the reverse, with an additional German inscription. The other plaque depicts a nude woman. Both housed in ornate gilt frames.(Nude) Unframed; height: 4 3/4 in x width: 3 1/2 in. Framed; height: 11 3/4 in x width: 7 1/2 in. (Woman in Dress) Unframed; height: 5 1/4 in x width: 4 in. Framed; height: 11 1/4 in x width: 8 3/4 in.
Group of two German porcelain plaques. One painted after Nathaniel Sichel (German, 1843-1907) with an Orientalist depiction of a dancing girl, one arm raised, bearing a tambourine. Signed L. Dietrich along the lower right. With an impressed mark "107" and inscription reading "Fatme nach N. Sichel." The other porcelain plaque is painted after a work by by Charles Landelle (French, 1821-1908), depicting the Old Testament Biblical figure Ruth in a field of corn. She is dressed simply in a grey dress, white headwrap, and carrying a wheat sheaf under her arm. She holds the viewers gaze, and stands before a sunset. Both plaques are housed in Rococo style giltwood frames.(Signed) Unframed; Height: 6 in x width: 4 1/4 in. Framed; Height: 15 1/2 in x width: 10 1/4 in. (Ruth) Unframed; Height: 5 in x width: 4 in. Framed; Height: 15 1/4 in x width: 10 1/2 in.
FISHING: HENRY WILLIAMSON'S COPY: CUTCLIFFE (H C): 'The Art of Trout Fishing on Rapid Streams..' South Molton, W Tucker, 1863: with bookplate of Charles Hibbert, below which written in black ink 'Henry Williamson's father-in-law, a gift therefrom..', period black half morocco gilt, a little rubbed, 12mo: HALFORD (F M): 'Floating Flies and How to Dress Them..', London, 1886: half title with brown ink inscription 'CRC Hibbert gave this book to Henry Williamson Shallowford, 1932..' publishers brown cloth, 8vo, light wear: REYNOLDS (W F R): 'Fly and Minnow..common problems of trout and salmon fishing', London, Country Life, 1930, red ink ownership of Henry Williamson to front FE, Shallowford 1932: 4to with dustjacket, a bit browned and chipped to extrems: with 13 other fishing books from the estate of the Williamson family, 19th-earlier 20thc, a few others bearing Henry Williamson's ownership markings. (16)
A collection of rings, comprising a blue stone panel ring, with foliate engraved decoration, three colour precious metal mounted, a cabochon red stone and diamond set dress ring, with interior inscription, stamped '14K', a white stone dress ring, with interior inscription, stamped '18CT', an 18ct gold wedding band, and two 9ct gold wedding bands, first ring size O½ (6)Approximate gross weights only: blue stone panel ring 1.8gm, red stone and diamond set dress ring 8.6gm, white stone dress ring 1.4gm, 18ct gold wedding band 3.6gm, 9ct gold wedding bands combined 3.8gm.
A diamond set dress ring, designed as a tapered band with wavy decoration to a part-textured ground, applied with four round brilliant-cut diamonds in collet settings, yellow precious metal mounted, ring size LAccompanied by purchase receipt dated 14 January 1995Surface scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks to mount, commensurate for use. The shank has been re-sized. Diamonds are well matched and bright, total weight approx. 0.08ct. The band tapers from 7mm to 4mm in width. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 6gm.
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire claw set between pairs of tapered baguette-cut diamonds, above a scrolled gallery, indistinctly stamped '18K', total diamond weight approximately 0.28ct, ring size MThe sapphire has a deep greenish-blue hue with surface wear, scuffs and scattered chips to the girdle, measuring approx. 8.8mm length x 7.5mm width x 4.6mm depth. Diamonds are well matched and bright but one stone contains a fracture/chip to the base, the remaining diamonds with estimated H to J colour and VS2 to SI2 clarity, assessed mounted. The mount appears to be relatively modern with some heavy surface wear, chips, scuffs and patchy tarnishing. The shank has a patchy yellowish/off-white hue. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 2.5gm.
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the cushion-shaped old-cut diamond claw set between two oval mixed-cut sapphires, stamped '18', together with a 22ct gold wedding band, and an 18ct gold wedding band, first ring diamond weight approximately 0.20ct, ring size J (3)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 1.6gm, second ring 3.5gm, third ring 3.2gm.
An emerald and diamond dress ring, designed as an abstract tiered cluster of rectangular step-cut emeralds and graduated single-cut diamonds in grain and claw settings, to a bifurcated hoop, white precious metal mounted, stamped '585', total diamond weight approximately 0.40ct, ring size R½Both of the emeralds have chips and surface-reaching fractures with a cloudy, translucent to opaque appearance and contain multiple fissure and mineral inclusions. The emeralds measure approximately 3 to 3.5mm in length x width. Diamonds have slightly variable colour and clarity, some stones with small nicks/chips and surface-reaching fractures, estimated SI1 to P1 clarity and H to K colour, assessed mounted. Diamonds graduate in size from approximately 0.03ct to 0.005ct. The ring mount is relatively modern with surface wear, nicks and scuffs and the back of the shank has been re-sized, with associated solder joins and porosity. Length of setting approx. 1.8cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 5.9gm.
A sapphire and diamond dress ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire collet set between two rows of graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds, yellow precious metal mounted, with French eagle's head mark and partial maker's mark, total diamond weight approximately 0.45ct, ring size NThe sapphire has a mid-blue hue with areas of whiteish colour zoning and small chips, scuffs and nicks to the surface, measuring approx. 7.8mm length x 5.8mm width x 3.9mm depth. Diamonds are well matched, bright and lively, occasional stones with small nicks, the remaining with estimated VS1 to SI2 clarity and H to J colour, assessed mounted. The mount has surface wear, chips, scuffs and nicks and the shank has been re-sized. Marks are rubbed. Gross weight approx. 5.2gm.
A zodiac dress ring, the uniform band applied with a frieze of astrological motifs to a textured ground, yellow precious metal mounted, ring size R - SThis lot is from the estate of Edward Alfred Alexander Baldwin (1938 - 2021). Edward was the grandson of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, and the fourth Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. Stanley Baldwin was from an extraordinary family: Rudyard Kipling was his first cousin, Edward Burne-Jones and Edward Poynter were both uncles, his mother Louisa was a novelist, and her siblings included the famous Macdonald sisters. Edward Baldwin was committed to rehabilitating his grandfather's reputation and, being an only child, spent much of his life as sole custodian of these family objects.Scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks throughout, commensurate for use, with a considerable amount of grease and dirt residue that requires cleaning. Fine surface split to interior of band and small area of filing to inner rim. Width of band approx. 9mm. Age and maker unknown. The mount is not marked and metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 7gm.
A cultured pearl dress ring designed by Björn Weckström for Lapponia, the abstract folded panel highlighted with a pair of cultured pearls, on a tapered hoop, 18ct gold mounted, signed and stamped '750', with London import marks for 1971, ring size approximately JScuffs, scratches and chips/nicks throughout mount, commensurate for use. Scuffs and nicks to pearls. Traces of grease and dirt to panel, glue residue to base of pearls. The shank is slightly off-round. Patchy light wear to marks. Length of panel 1.9cm. Gross weight approx. 7.1gm.
An opal dress ring, the navette-shaped panel with ropetwist wirework border and star engraved decoration, 18ct gold mounted, with interior inscription dated 1904, together with a pink stone and half pearl dress ring, (shank possibly replaced, half pearls untested for origin), and a 22ct gold slim wedding band, ring sizes Q, N and P respectively (3)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2.7gm, second ring 2gm, third ring 1.9gm.
A diamond dress ring, designed as a scattered cluster of slightly graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds in collet settings, white precious metal mounted, stamped '750', total diamond weight approximately 0.65ct, ring size M½Diamonds are bright and lively with slightly variable colour and clarity, estimated H to K colour and VS2 to SI2 clarity, assessed mounted. Diamonds range in size from approximately 0.12ct to 0.15ct. The mount is modern with light surface wear, scuffs and nicks, commensurate for use. The shank has been re-sized, having solder joins with associated porosity. Length of setting approx. 1.55cm. Metal standard is untested. Gross weight approx. 7.9gm.
A sapphire and diamond three stone ring, the oval mixed-cut sapphire millegrain collet set between two old-cut diamonds, stamped 'PLAT 18CT', together with a synthetic sapphire and diamond dress ring, of stepped design, stamped '9CT', and a blue and white stone full hoop ring, (one stone deficient), first ring size L½ (3)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2.3gm, second ring 2gm, third ring 1.4gm.
A diamond single stone ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond in raised claw setting, 18ct two colour gold mounted, a further diamond single stone ring, with illusion setting and engraved shoulders, stamped '18CT PLAT', another diamond single stone ring, with claw setting, stamped '750', and three white stone dress rings, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size J (6)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2gm, second ring 1.6gm, third ring 1gm, remaining rings combined 4.3gm.
A collection of dress rings, comprising a tanzanite and diamond cluster ring, the circular mixed-cut tanzanite collet set within a double row border of single-cut diamonds, between similarly cut diamond set shoulders, two colour precious metal mounted, stamped '585', together with a peridot and diamond dress ring, 9ct gold mounted, an amethyst and white stone dress ring, 9ct gold mounted, and three blue stone dress rings, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size O½ (6)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 5.1gm, second ring 4.2gm, third ring 2.3gm, blue stone rings combined 6gm.
A collection of stone set dress rings, to include a blue stone and diamond half hoop ring, two cluster rings, three single stone rings, and further dress rings, of varied design and modern manufacture, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size O (12)Combined gross weight only approx. 24gm.Please note that individual stones have not been tested, unless otherwise stated.
A collection of stone set dress rings, to include a sapphire and diamond crossover half hoop ring, a diamond single stone ring, and ten further dress rings, of varied design and modern manufacture, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size M (12)Combined gross weight only approx. 25gm.Please note that individual stones have not been tested, unless otherwise stated.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a black enamel and half pearl dress ring, (shank replaced, half pearl untested for origin), two pairs of bead ear pendants, an oval shell cameo brooch, stamped '9C', a pair of oval shell cameo ear pendants, gilt metal mounted, a textured curb-link bar brooch, a 9ct gold dress ring, hallmarked for Chester 1931, and a garnet and red stone cluster bar brooch, first ring size L (8)Approximate gross weights only: enamel and pearl dress ring 1.8gm, enamel bead ear pendants 1.3gm, other bead ear pendants 2.8gm, cameo brooch 6.5gm, cameo ear pendants 2.3gm, curb-link bar brooch 3.8gm, a 9ct dress ring 1.2gm, cluster bar brooch 3.3gm.
A collection of dress rings by Clogau, comprising a 9ct yellow and white gold tapered band ring, decorated with leaves and tendrils, a silver and rose precious metal tapered band ring, of similar design, a 9ct yellow and rose gold slim band ring, and a silver and rose precious metal crossover ring, together with a 9ct yellow and white gold dress ring, highlighted with a trio of cabochon stones, ring sizes M, P, N, M and N respectively (5)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 3.1gm, second ring 4.8gm, third ring 0.8gm, fourth ring 1.2gm, fifth ring 3.7gm.
A collection of diamond set dress rings, comprising an emerald and diamond dress ring, three garnet and diamond dress rings, and two diamond dress rings, each 9ct gold mounted and retailed by Gemporia, with accompanying pouches and papers, (all gemstones untested for natural colour), first ring size P½Combined gross weight only approx. 14gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising an amber bead necklace, the single strand of amber beads graduating from approximately 15mm to 27.5mm in length, (amber untested for origin and treatments), a half pearl set bangle, of hinged oval hollow form, stamped '15CT', (half pearls untested for origin), a 9ct gold signet ring, a red stone cluster ring, stamped '750', a stone set dress ring, stamped '9CT PLAT', (one stone deficient), an Arts and Crafts silver and enamel panel brooch, hallmarked for Birmingham 1909, a blue enamel ear clip, a pair of Blue John ear clips, a silver mounted purse, and further items, first necklace length 70cm (qty)Approximate gross weights only: amber bead necklace 93gm, half pearl set bangle 4.8gm, 9ct gold signet ring 2.9gm, red stone cluster ring 3.6gm, stone set dress ring 1.5gm, Arts and Crafts brooch 2.9gm, silver mounted purse 54gm.
A collection of rings, comprising a diamond single stone dress ring, the round brilliant-cut diamond in illusion setting, between engraved shoulders, stamped '18CT', 22ct gold slim wedding band, a 9ct gold dress ring, a white stone dress ring, 9ct gold mounted, a shell cameo dress ring, and three further rings, first ring size L½ (8)Approximate gross weights only: diamond ring 3.5gm, 22ct ring 1.3gm, 9ct dress ring 3.4gm, white stone ring 1.3gm.
A collection of antique and later jewellery, comprising a lady's 9ct gold cased bracelet watch, the dial signed Roamer, an open face fob watch, the case stamped 'K9', a heart-shaped pendant, on a 9ct gold ropetwist-link chain, a 9ct gold dress stud, a silver bangle, an Aesthetic Movement locket pendant, a gilt metal locket pendant, and further items, fob watch case width 2.8cm (qty)Approximate gross weights only: 9ct watch back 1.3gm, fob watch (including dial/movement) 18gm, heart pendant on chain 2.7gm, dress stud 0.5gm, silver bangle 19.5gm, Aesthetic Movement locket 15.5gm.
A pink sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the oval mixed-cut pink sapphire claw set within a border of single-cut diamonds, between similarly cut diamond set shoulders, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1992, together with a diamond cluster ring, the round brilliant-cut diamonds in triple row setting, 18ct gold mounted, hallmarked for Birmingham 1988, and a diamond crossover dress ring, 9ct gold mounted, ring sizes O½, L and P½ respectively (3)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 3.4gm, second ring 2.6gm, third ring 2.2gm.
An amethyst and diamond dress ring, the oval buff-top amethyst in closed-back collet setting, edged with round brilliant-cut diamonds, 18ct gold mounted, hallmarked for Birmingham 2007, maker's mark D&F, ring size QAccompanied by Payne & Son retailer's receipt dated 04 April 2007The amethyst has a mid pinkish-purple hue and is possibly foil-backed, measuring approx. 9.7mm length x 7.7mm width. The amethyst has scuffs and scratches to the surface and may benefit from re-polishing. The diamonds are also in closed-back settings and are well matched with a fairly bright and lively appearance, each measuring approx. 0.005ct. The ring mount has scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, commensurate for use. The back of the shank has re-sizing solder joins. Marks are clearly struck. Gross weight approx. 7.5gm. Height from base of setting to tip of amethyst approx. 7mm.
Three gem set dress rings, the first set with an oval cabochon ruby between two circular-cut white stones, yellow precious metal mounted, the second similarly set with an oval cabochon emerald and white stones, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1987, maker's mark RG LD, the third by the same maker, set with an oval mixed-cut garnet between white stones, 9ct gold mounted, hallmarked for London 1989, ring sizes approximately I - J½ (3)The cabochon emerald and ruby are both heavily included with surface-reaching fractures, fissures, natural inclusions and colour zoning, giving a sub-translucent to opaque appearance. Both have scratches, scuffs and chips to the surface. The garnet and white stones are heavily abraded. The mounts have scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks throughout, commensurate for regular use. Hallmarks are clearly struck. The ruby set ring is untested for metal standard. Approx. gross weights: ruby ring 4.4gm, emerald ring 4.2gm, garnet ring 3.4gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a cultured pearl single stone ring, 9ct gold mounted, a peridot single stone ring, 9ct gold mounted, a purple stone dress ring, stamped '18k', a synthetic blue spinel single stone ring, stamped '18K', a smoky quartz single stone ring, 9ct gold mounted, a pair of smoky quartz ear pendants, a freshwater pearl bracelet, stamped '750', a cultured pearl and white stone pendant necklace, 9ct white gold mounted, and a further dress ring, first ring size K (9)Approximate gross weights only: cultured pearl ring 1.6gm, peridot ring 4.7gm, purple stone ring 3.4gm, synthetic blue spinel ring 3.8gm, smoky quartz ring 1.9gm, smoky quartz ear pendants 3.9gm, freshwater pearl bracelet 4.9gm, cultured pearl and white stone pendant necklace 1.4gm, dress ring 0.6gm.
A collection of pearl jewellery, comprising a single pearl stick pin, with yellow metal fitting, a single pearl stick pin, with white metal fitting, each accompanied by a report issued by Gwilym M. Jones stating that the pearls are of natural origin, dated 17 February 1997, two further single pearl stick pins, (pearls untested for origin), and three single pearl dress studs, (pearls untested for origin), first stick pin length 6.5cm (7)Approximate pearl sizes only: first stick pin pearl 6.5mm diameter x 7.5mm length; second stick pin pearl 6.7mm diameter x 7mm length; third stick pin pearl (with yellow metal fitting) 7mm diameter x 8.5mm length; fourth stick pin pearl (with white metal fitting) 6.45mm diameter x 7.8mm length; dress stud pearls 5mm diameter, 6.45mm diameter and 5.4mm diameter respectively.The pearls that are not accompanied by reports are untested for natural/cultured origin.
A collection of stone set dress rings, to include a blue stone and diamond half hoop ring, a diamond single stone ring, and further dress rings, of varied design and modern manufacture, each 9ct gold mounted, first ring size N½ (10)Combined gross weight approx. 21.5gm.Please note that individual stones have not been tested, unless otherwise stated.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a turquoise and diamond dress ring, (one diamond deficient), a half pearl and diamond dress ring, (half pearls untested for origin, one diamond deficient), a green stone dress ring, an insect bar brooch, a white metal fancy-link chain, with malachite bead spacers, and a white metal Victoria diamond jubilee pendant, first ring size O (6)Approximate gross weights only: turquoise and diamond ring 2.2gm, half pearl and diamond ring 1.8gm, green stone ring 1.8gm, bar brooch 1.6gm, chain 7.4gm, pendant 3gm.
Four dress rings, comprising a diamond and green stone half hoop ring, a diamond and red stone cluster panel ring, and two pink stone dress rings, first ring total diamond weight approximately 0.25ct, size Q½ (4)Approximate gross weights and ring sizes only: green stone and diamond ring 2.2gm; diamond and red stone ring 2.6gm, size U½; pink stone and imitation pearl ring 1gm, size O; pink stone half hoop ring 1.8gm, size R½.
Five gem set dress rings, comprising a garnet and diamond half hoop ring, a garnet single stone ring, an emerald and diamond cluster ring, an emerald five stone ring, and a smoky quartz single stone ring, all 9ct gold mounted, ring sizes M½, Q½, M, P and M respectively (5)Approximate gross weights only: first ring 2.7gm, second ring 5.9gm, third ring 2.9gm, fourth ring 1.9gm, fifth ring 4.8gm.
A collection of jewellery, comprising a diamond set floral spray brooch, stamped '375', a diamond set dress ring, stamped '9CT PLAT', an Eastern yellow precious metal medallion pendant, an Eastern pendant on chain, stamped '750', a tennis racquets pendant, on a box-link chain stamped '750', a lapis lazuli set pendant, on a gilt metal chain, an 18ct gold wedding band, and a further wedding band, brooch length 2.2cm (8)Approximate gross weights only: diamond set brooch 1gm, diamond set dress ring 1.5gm, medallion pendant 6gm, Eastern pendant on chain 4gm, tennis racquets pendant on chain 3.9gm, 18ct gold wedding band 1gm, further wedding band 1gm.
A collection of gentlemen's jewellery, to include a pair of 9ct gold chain link cufflinks with Greek key design border, a 9ct gold dress stud, London 1968, a gold dress stud, tested as approximately 15ct gold, a gold enamel cufflink, tested as approximately 9ct gold, a collection of stick pins, etc. (qty.)Condition ReportGold items dented and scratched.9ct gold - 5.72g total15ct gold - 0.62g
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath Civil Knight Grand Cross (GCB) insignia,comprising 18ct gold sash badge, hallmarked London 1865, and breast star in silver, gold and enamel, with gold pin verso and engraved 'R&S Garrard & Co., Goldsmiths & Jewellers to the crown, 25 Haymarket, London', complete with dress sash and fitted Garrard caseProvenance: believed to be awarded to Sir Henry Elliot, the great great grandfather of the vendor.Condition ReportMinor surface marks/scratches/tarnish to silver.No losses or chips to the enamel. Some very minor surface scratches.Some discolouration and areas of wear to the sash.Some discolouration and wear to the fitted case interior, and scuffs to the exterior.Case does not close completely flush, one hook missing.
The Knight Bachelor, C.M.G., C.B.E., M.C. group of eleven miniature dress medals worn by Captain Sir Robert J. Webster, Australian Imperial Force Knight Bachelor’s Badge, silver-gilt; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s badge, silver-gilt and enamel, lacking central medallion; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953; Jubilee 1977, mounted as worn but now lacking mounting pin, the 1914-15 Star, Jubilee 1935, and M.I.D. oak leaves detached but present, the CMG in relic condition, otherwise nearly very fine (11) £100-£140 --- Knight Bachelor London Gazette 8 June 1963: ‘For services to commerce and industry.’ C.M.G. London Gazette 13 June 1959: ‘In recognition of his services to the Australian textile industry.’ C.B.E. London Gazette 31 May 1956: ‘General Manager and Managing Director, Bradford Cotton Mills Ltd. For public service in the State of New South Wales.’ M.C. London Gazette 4 June 1917. Sir Robert Joseph Webster was born on 10 June 1891 and was educated at Charters Towers School, Queensland. He served during the Great War in Egypt, Gallipoli, and on the Western Front with the Australian Imperial Force and on the Staff (being the first Australian to be appointed to the Staff at General HQ, France), and for his services was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 31 December 1918) and was awarded the Military Cross. In civilian life Webster was Chairman, General Manager, and Managing Director of Bradford Cotton Mills Ltd. (later Bradmill Industries Ltd.), and served on many Government Committees. He was sometime Chancellor of the University of New South Wales, and was a Justice of the Peace for Queensland. For his public services he was appointed C.B.E. and C.M.G., and was conferred the honour of Knighthood in the 1963 Birthday Honours’ List. He died on 4 August 1981.
The mounted group of five miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Colonel George, Lord Bingham, Coldstream Guards, Aide-de-Camp to his father, Field Marshal George Charles Bingham, G.C.B., 3rd Earl of Lucan, in command of the Light and Heavy Cavalry Brigades at Balaklava Coronation 1902, silver; Crimea 1854-55, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol; Legion of Honour, silver, gold and enamels; Order of the Medjidie, silver, gold and enamels; Turkish Crimea, British issue, mounted as worn, nearly very fine (5) £500-£700 --- George Bingham, 4th Earl of Lucan, was born on 8 May 1830, the son of Lord Bingham, later 3rd Earl of Lucan. He was educated at Rugby and joined the Coldstream Guards in December 1848. He served in the Crimean campaign of 1854 as Aide-de-Camp to his father, Lord Lucan, commanding the Cavalry Division. He was made brevet Major in July 1855, and promoted Captain and Lieutenant-Colonel in December 1860, but retired the following year. He was M.P. for Mayo, 1865-74; Vice-Admiral for Connaught, 1889; H.M.’s Lieutenant and Custos Rotulorum, 1901, and bore the Sceptre and Dove at the Coronation of Edward VII. He succeeded his father in 1888 to become the 4th Earl of Lucan. For the recipient’s full sized awards, which additionally include the Coronation Medal for 1911, see Lot 88.
An unattributed C.B., C.M.G. group of six miniature dress medals The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s badge, gold and enamel, with integral gold riband buckle; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s badge, gold and enamel, with integral gold riband buckle; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, South Africa 1901, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Cape Colony, Rhodesia, clasps mounted in this order; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with unofficial M.I.D. oak leaves, mounted as worn, the CB and CMG both extremely fine; the campaign medals very fine (6) £140-£180
An unattributed Royal Victorian Order group of ten miniature dress medals The Royal Victorian Order, badge, silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953; Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, Officer’s badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with rosette on riband, mounted court-style as worn, minor white enamel damage to last, otherwise good very fine (10) £60-£80
An unattributed D.S.O., M.C. group of five miniature dress medals Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, mounted court-style for display, very fine An unattributed O.B.E. pair of miniature dress medals The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil) Officer’s 1st type badge, silver-gilt; France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier’s badge, silver and enamel, mounted as worn, enamel damage to one reverse arm of latter, otherwise nearly very fine An unattributed group of three miniature dress medals Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn and all suspended from lady’s bow ribands, good very fine (10) £80-£100 --- Sold with a 9ct gold mounting bar, 120mm in width, designed to accommodate seven miniature dress medals.
An unattributed O.B.E. group of six miniature dress medals The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type badge, silver-gilt, on 2nd type riband; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, very fine An unattributed M.B.E. pair of miniature dress medals The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 1st type badge, silver, on 2nd type riband; Defence Medal, mounted as worn, very fine An unattributed Order of St. John group of six miniature dress medals The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Serving Brother’s badge, silver and enamel; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Service Medal of the Order of St John, with four Additional Award Bars, mounted as worn, very fine An unattributed B.E.M. group of six miniature dress medals British Empire Medal, (Military) E.II.R.; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Africa Service Medal; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial, with two Additional Award Bars, mounted as worn, very fine (20) £70-£90
An unattributed M.B.E. group of five miniature dress medals The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type badge, silver; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., with integral top riband bar, mounted as worn, very fine An unattributed M.C. group of four miniature dress medals Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star, with clasp; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves, mounted as worn, very fine An unattributed M.M. and Second Award Bar group of four miniature dress medals Military Medal, G.VI.R. [sic], with Second Award Bar; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, mounted as worn, very fine An unattributed M.M. group of four miniature dress medals Military Medal, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, mounted as worn, very fine (17) £70-£90
An unattributed D.S.C. group of nine miniature dress medals Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R.; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek; China 1900, 2 clasps, Taku Forts, Relief of Peking; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal 1914-20, 1 clasp, Zeebrugge-Ostend; Victory Medal, with M.I.D. oak leaves; France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, reverse dated 1914-1918, with bronze palm emblem; Russia, Empire, Order of St. Anne, with Swords, bronze-gilt and enamel, tips and hilts of words all bent; Order of St. Vladimir, Military Division, bronze-gilt and enamel, mounted as worn in this order, very fine Sold with the three full-sized foreign awards, comprising Russia, Empire, Order of St. Vladimir, Military Division, breast badge, 40mm, bronze-gilt and enamel, unmarked; Order of St. Anne, Military Division, breast badge, 38mm, bronze-gilt and enamel, unmarked; France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1918, with bronze palm emblem on riband, the two Russian badges both of Continental manufacture, generally very fine (12) £400-£500
An unattributed group of five miniature dress medals India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89; Queen’s Sudan 1896-98; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, no clasp, mounted as worn, very fine The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 1st type badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Air Force Cross, E.II.R.; Distinguished Conduct Medal (2), G.V.R., 1st issue; G.VI.R., 1st issue; George Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue; Military Medal, E.II.R., 1st issue; Distinguished Flying Medal, E.II.R.; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp, with contemporary top silver riband buckle; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914; Defence Medal; Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre, A.I.R., generally very fine (lot) £120-£160 --- Sold with a full-sized Royal Army Medical Corps skeletal cape badge, with top ‘Hon Life President’ riband bar, lacking riband; and two full-sized British Medical Association, Plymouth cape badges, with ‘Vice-President Medicine’ and ‘Overseas’ top riband bars.
An unattributed group of four miniature dress medals Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 engraved clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; British War Medal 1914-20; Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., with integral top riband bar, mounted as worn, good very fine India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Transvaal, Orange River Colony [sic], Defence of Mafeking; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse, good very fine, the Orange River Colony clasp on the QSA a rare example of an unofficial miniature clasp (8) £120-£160
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