* Miniatures. five groups of unattributed miniature dress medals, comprisingDistinguished Flying Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal, General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 clasp, United Nations for Korea, mounted for wearingMilitary Cross, Military Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, mounted for wearing 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star with Burma clasp, Defence and War Medals, General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 clasp, United Nations for Korea, mounted for wearingBritish War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves, Italian War Cross, mounted for wearingBritish War and Victory Medals, Territorial Force War Medal and Italian Altipiani Medal, mounted for wearing QTY: (3)
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* A group of five miniature dress medals attributed to Colonel R.H.G. Heygate, D.S.O., Border Regimenta) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamelsb) Queen's Sudan Medal 1896-97c) Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmithd) Ottoman Empire, Order of Osmanieh, 4th Class, breast badge, silver and enamels with rosettee) Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896-1908, 2 clasps, Hafir, Sudan 1897, very fine or better, mounted on a Spink & Son bar, with copied research QTY: (5)NOTE:The recipient's full-size medal group was sold by Liverpool Medals in 2004.D.S.O. London Gazette: 17 November 1896M.I.D. London Gazette: 3 November 1896M.I.D. London Gazette: 8 February 1902Robert Henry Gage Heygate (1859-1923) was born in London and was the son of Sir Francis W. Heygate, 2nd Baronet. He was educated at Eton and Sandhurst before being commissioned in the 34th (The Border Regiment) Foot in 1878 (Ensign), he advanced to Lieutenant in 1880 and Captain in 1886. He was employed on the Staff, Egyptian Army from 1893-98 and served in the Dongala Expedition of 1896 including operations in Hafir where he was mentioned in despatches. Heygate served in the Boer War and was severely wounded in the Battle of Colenso. He became Lieutenant-Colonel in 1904 commanding 1st Border Regiment and he retired from service in 1909 but was employed under the War Office during WWI from 1914-16.
* Santos-Dumont (Alberto, 1873-1932). A novelty painted plaster figure of Santos-Dumont circa 1910, smartly dressed wearing a suit with straw boater, looking slightly downwards with hands raised so as to grip the rim of the wicker work balloon basket, with suspension strings, 15 cm high some flaking to the paint and old damageQTY: (1)NOTE:Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873-1932) was a Brazilian early pioneer of aviation. He designed, built and flew the first practical dirigible balloons. In doing so he became the first person to demonstrate that routine, controlled flight was possible. This “conquest of the air”, in particular winning the Deutsch de la Meurthe prize on 19 October 1901 on a flight that rounded the Eiffel Tower, made him a celebrity in Europe and throughout the world. He won several more prizes and became a friend to millionaires, aviation pioneers, and royalty. The public eagerly followed his daring exploits. Parisians affectionately dubbed him le petit Santos. The fashionable folk of the day mimicked various aspects of his style of dress from his high collared shirts to singed Panama hat. He was, and remains to this day, a prominent folk hero in his native Brazil.
* East and West Africa Medal to Captain A.B. O'Donnell, D.S.O., M.I.D., West India Regiment, later Warwickshire Regiment East and West Africa Medal 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Sierra Leone 1898-99 (2. Lieut: A.B. O'Donnell. 1/W India R,), impressed naming, good very fine, presented in a glazed display case with miniature dress medals, Royal Warwickshire cap badge and biographical information, frame size 27.5 x 22.5 cm, with copied paperwork QTY: (1)NOTE:D.S.O. London Gazette: 26 September 1916'For conspicuous gallantry in action. During an attack, when all his senior officers had become casualties, he took command, led the companies on, and captured the enemy's trench. He then reorganized the company and consolidated the defences. He himself shot six of the enemy in the trenches.'Albert Bernard O'Donnell was born in Bombay, India in 1876. He was educated at the Oratory School, Edgbaston, Birmingham and then the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the West India Regiment from 1897 and served through the Timini and Mendi Rising in Sierra Leone. He resigned his commission in 1900. O'Donnell served in the European War first as a Sergeant in the Natal Light Horse and through the South Africa Rebellion and the German South West African Campaign. Then he went to England and enlisted in 2nd King Edward's Horse serving on the Western Front from August 1915 to April 1916 where he was commissioned in the 10th (S) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment and advanced to Captain on the field. He was taken prisoner of war on 17 August 1916, mentioned in despatches twice, awarded the French Croix de Guerre with Palm and the D.S.O. for gallantry at Bezentin-le-Petit.
* Pair: Captain R.E.L. Townsend, 2nd Central Africa Regiment Later Worcestershire RegimentAshanti 1900 Medal, no clasp (Capt R.E.L. Townsend. 2/C: Afr: Rgt:), Africa General Service Medal 1902-56, E.VII.R., 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Capt: R.E.L. Townsend Worcester: Regt), good very fine, mounted as worn with miniature dress medals, plus The Ashanti Campaign of 1900 by Captain C.H. Armitage D.S.O. and Lieutenant A.F. Montanaro, Royal Artillery, Sands & Co 1901QTY: (2)NOTE:Robert Edward Lawrence Townsend was born in Leckhampton, Cheltenham in 1874. He died whilst serving with the 5th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment on 2 March 1918, Townsend is commemorated in the Fort Pitt Cemetery, Kent.Townsend is mentioned on page 197 of the Ashanti Campaign of 1901 (copy included in the lot). 'On the 2nd October the entire column returned to Kumasi. On the 13th October Major Holford's column returned from Kintampo. This column left Kumasi on the 20th September, and accomplished the journey to Kintampo and back without incident. The greater part of the road passed through the N'Koranza territory, the N'Koranzas, during the war, having remained friendly. The garrison at Kintampo was well, but badly in want of news; for example, they had only heard of the relief of Kumasi a few days before Major Holford arrived. A company of the 2nd Central Africa Rifles, under Captains Brock and Townsend, with Dr Simonds in medical charge, was left at Kintampo to strengthen the garrison.'Captain Brock's medals were sold at DNW (now Noonan's), 27 September 2017 (lot 345).
* A group of four miniature dress medals attributed to Colonel M.E.R. Rainsford, C.B. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s badge, gold and enamel, with gold riband buckleAshantee Medal 1873-74, no claspEgypt Medal 1882-89, undated reverse, 4 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb, The Nile 1884-85, Abu KleaKhedive's Star, 1884, very fine or better, swing mounted as worn, with research QTY: (4)NOTE:Marcus Edward Read Rainsford (1853-1933) was born in Grenada, West Indies. He was the son of Captain W.R. Rainsford J.P. of Cradockstown, Co Kildare. He joined the army in 1872 and was commissioned the same year. He advanced to Major in the Commissariat & Transport Staff/ Army Service Corps in 1884 and Lieutenant Colonel 1889 and Brevet Colonel in the Army Service Corps in 1898. He served in the Ashantee and Egypt Campaign being mentioned in despatches.
* A group of six miniature dress medals attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel G.E. Hawes, D.S.O., M.C., Royal Fusiliersa) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamelsb) Military Cross, G.V.R.c) 1914-15 Stard) British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleavese) France, Legion of Honour, silver and enamels, some loss of enamel to each notably the reverse centre to last, very fine or better, swing mounted as wornQTY: (6)NOTE:Provenance: Glendining & Co, 13 December 1989, lot 242a.The recipient's full-size medals were sold at DNW (now Noonan's) on 4 December 2008, lot 1251.George Ernest Hawes (1882-1946) was the son of George Hawes of Coombe Park, Bath. He was educated at Charterhouse and the Royal Military College. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant on the Unattached List in January 1901, he served in the Royal Fusiliers from 1908 to 1911. He was promoted to Captain in 1910 and Major in 1916. Hawes served during WWI as Adjutant of the 3rd Battalion London Regiment to July 1915 and he served on the Western Front from 1 January 1915. where he was mentioned in despatches and won the Military Cross. He later served on the Staff as D.A.Q.M.G. 23 Division, from September 1915 to September 1917, and A.A. & Q.M.G. 19 Division from September 1917. For his services on the staff he was four times mentioned in despatches and awarded the D.S.O. and French Legion of Honour 5th Class, and granted the brevet of Lieutenant-Colonel. In 1919 he married Millicent, Duchess of Sutherland, the eldest daughter of the 4th Earl of Rosslyn and the widow of the 4th Duke of Sutherland, her first husband, and divorcee of her second husband, Brigadier-General Percy Desmond Fitzgerald. Millicent divorced Hawes in 1926 but remained friends. As such she wrote the preface to his book, Elegant Extracts, published in 1936, this being a series of letters exchanged between Hawes and Edmund Malone, a brother officer. In 1938 Hawes formed a close relationship with the young actor, Joseph Wise. A leather cigarette case is included in the lot inscribed 'Joseph'. In the book King of Fools, it relates that in 1920, the Prince of Wales, the future King Edward VIII, fell in love with Lady Rosemary Leverson-Gower, the youngest daughter of the Duchess of Sutherland by her first husband, the Duke. The Prince proposed marriage and was accepted but the King objected as it was felt that her mother’s action in divorcing Fitzgerald and marrying Hawes, who had been involved in a homosexual scandal, would be an unacceptable connection for the Royal Family. Ironically, marriage to a woman which could have saved the Royal Family and the nation from the anguish of the Prince’s later love, was thus rejected as unsuitable.
* The Victorian 'Tel-El-Kebir' V.C. dress miniature medal group attributed to Major W.M.M. Edwards., Highland Light Infantry, who led a party of the regiment to storm a redoubt and rushed alone into the battery, killing the artillery officer in charge before being knocked out and later rescueda) Victoria Crossb) Coronation 1902 Medalc) Coronation 1911 Medald) Egypt 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebire) Khedives Star 1882-91f) Turkey, Order of the Medjidie, Fourth Class breast badge, very fine and better, swing mounted as worn, with copied research plus an original black and white portrait photograph of the recipientQTY: (6)NOTE:Provenance: Private collection, Devon.William Mordaunt Marsh Edwards (1855-1912) was born at Hardingham Hall, Norfolk. He was educated at Rottingdean, Eaton and Trinity College, Cambridge and subsequently commissioned Sub Lieutenant in 1876. He joined the 74th Highlanders in 1877 and served in the Strait Settlements, Hong Kong and Egypt from 1882 onwards.V.C. London Gazette: 13 February 1883'On 13 September 1882 at Tel-El-Kebir, Egypt, Lieutenant Edwards led a party of the Highland Light Infantry to storm a redoubt. The Lieutenant who was in advance of his party, rushed alone into the battery, killed the artillery officer in charge and was himself knocked down by a gunner with a rammer and was only rescued by the timely arrival of three men of his regiment.'The full-size group is part of the Lord Ashcroft Medal Collection. The collection does not have a miniature group.
* WWII '1940 Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage' D.S.C. group to Lieutenant Commander George Cussins, Royal Navy(a) Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940', Garrard & Co, London 1940, in Garrard box of issue (b) 1939-1945 Star(c) Atlantic Star(d) Burma Star(e) Italy Star(f) War Medal(g) Naval General Service Medal 1909-62, G.VI.R., 2 clasps, Minesweeping 1945-51, Malaya (Lieut. G. Cussins. D.S.C. R.N.), good very fine and court mounted as worn, with miniature dress medals, the recipient's Naval dress sword, retailed by Gieves, numbered 3347, the 81 cm straight steel blade etched with royal coat of arms and fouled anchor, with solid brass gothic hilt and folding guard engraved 'G. Cussins. D.S.C.', wire-bound fish-skin grip, lions head pommel with bullion sword knot, overall length 96.5 cm, in its black leather scabbard with brass mounts and all weather sword bag, original newspaper cuttings, Certificate of Service as Master of a Foreign-Going Ship dated 12 June 1952, a typed record of service and two photographs of the recipient as a junior officer together with family medals comprising a WWI D.C.M. miniature dress medal group to Sergeant George Cussins, West Yorkshire Regiment (recipients father), full-size Italy Star and Africa Star QTY: (7)NOTE:D.S.C. London Gazette: 27 December 1940'For courage and continuous good services in the Channel Mobile Balloon Barrage.'George Cussins joined the Royal Naval Reserve at the age of 16, he was appointed Midshipman in 1938, and served in various ships throughout WWII and submarines from 1943-45, including his first ship HMS City of Lyons in which he sailed round the world three times and took part in the rescue of nine people from the Portuguese schooner Donna Amelia in July 1937. The crew had been adrift in the South Atlantic for many days, for this the Portuguese Consul in Liverpool made a presentation and publically thanked the ship's captain. He was in command of HMS Inglis from 1945-46, HMS Birch from 1946-47, and the minesweeper HMS Byms in 1947. Cussins was in charge of seamanship training of Upper Yardman at the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth from 1951-53, followed by extensive service commanding ships, until retirement in 1965.
* A group of eight miniature dress medals attributed to Captain J.W. Josselyn, D.S.C., M.I.D., Royal Navya) Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R.b) British War and Victory Medalsc) Naval General Service Medal 1909-62, G.VI.R., 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939d) 1939-1945 Stare) Atlantic Star with France & Germany claspf) War Medal with M.I.D. oakleaf g) America, Legion of Merit, silver and enamel, very fine or better, mounted as wornQTY: (8)NOTE:D.S.C. London Gazette: 23 December 1939M.I.D. London Gazette: 14 November 1944John William Josselyn (1900-1961) was born in Madras India, he joined the Royal Navy in 1917 as a Midshipman, advancing to Lieutenant in 1921 and Commander on the outbreak of WWII. He commanded HMS Intrepid from 1938-39, HMS Caradoc from1942-43, and HMS Hawkins from 1943-44.
* WWI group to Captain A.E. Jury, O.B.E., M.I.D., Royal Army Medical Corpsa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for Garrard & Co, London 1919b) British War and Victory Medal with M.I.D. oakleaves (Capt. A.E. Jury.)c) Special Constabulary Medal, G.V.R. (Arthur E. Jury), generally extremely fine, with an original portrait photograph of the recipient in uniform, miniature dress medals and research QTY: (4)NOTE:Arthur Ernest Jury served during WWI with the Royal Army Medical Corps. He was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette: 24 February 1917) and O.B.E. (London Gazette: 30 December 1918). He resided in Carlton, Nottinghamshire.
* A group of five miniature dress medals attributed to Lieutenant Colonel C.H.B. Imbert-Terry, D.S.O., Devonshire Regimenta) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamelb) Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902c) 1914 Star and claspd) British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves, good, very fine and swing mounted as worn, with researchQTY: (5)NOTE:D.S.O. London Gazette: 14 January 1916 'For distinguished service in the field'M.I.D. London Gazette: 1 January 1916Claude Henry Maxwell Imbert-Terry (1880-1942) was educated at Charterhouse and joined the Devonshire Regiment in 1901. He served in the Boer War and WWI where he was mentioned in despatches and also in the French despatches on 30 November 1915 for the Battle of Loos, he was promoted Lieutenant Colonel commanding a Battalion of King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1916.
* Three: Second Lieutenant L. Allingham, M.I.D., Middlesex Regiment1914 Star with clasp (L-11861 C.S.Mjr L. Allingham. 4/Midd'x R.), British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (2. Lieut. L. Allingham, good very fine, with Soldier's Small Book, three regimental cap badges, a portrait photograph of the recipient in battle dress, an officer's group photograph plus two army educational certificatesQTY: (3)NOTE:M.I.D. London Gazette: 17 February 1915.Leonard Allingham was born in Worth, East Grinstead, Sussex in 1889, he served on the Western Front with the 4th Bn, Middlesex Regiment from 14 August 1914.
* A group of eight miniature dress medals attributed to Major Robert J. Harvey, Royal Signals 'For Bravery during the Liberation of Belgium'1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals, General Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1 clasp, Malaya, Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., with 'Territorial' scroll suspension, Belgium, Order of Leopold II, Belgium, Croix de Guerre with swords, last two with palm emblem, very fine, mounted as worn, with research A group of six miniature dress medals attributed to Major A.S. Tyrer1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals, Police Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., America, Legion of Merit, Legionnaire, silver-gilt and enamels, very fine or better, mounted as worn, with research QTY: (8)NOTE:1 - Provenance: Dixon's Medals, Bridlington.2 - Provenance: Dixon's Medals, Bridlington.Major A.S. Major:'For exceptional Meritorious Conduct 14th August to 5th September 1944 as Deputy Public Welfare and Safety Officer, 1st European Civil Affairs Regiment. On entering the town of Sourdeval, France, evacuated by the enemy and swelled to double its normal size by panic-stricken refugees, establishing a refugee camp. He successfully established registration, screening, feeding and billeting, providing medical care for the wounded. He drafted evacuation routes for the refuges and reported the location of the American and enemy dead. 178 Legion of Merit 4th Class were awarded to British personnel.'
* A group of four miniature dress medals attributed to Reverend A.R. Yeoman, Deputy Chaplain General(a) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel(b) 1914 Star and clasp(c) British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves, good very fine, mounted as worn, with research including a copied photograph of the recipient in cloth and wearing his full-size medals and steel helmet QTY: (4)NOTE:Alexander Ross Yeoman (1874-1956) was educated at King Edwards VI Grammar School, Louth and Edinburgh University. He served as an honorary chaplain in St. Giles School, Edinburgh and was appointed Chaplain to the Forces in 1903. While he was on duty in South Africa he learnt High Dutch and Cape Dutch and qualified as an interpreter.He served on the Western Front and was wounded and twice mentioned in despatches and appointed the C.G.M. in 1916., after a series of other posts he retired from service in 1934.
* Royal Air Force. A Post-WWII RAF Group Captain's hat by Bates, London, blue cloth with gilt metal eagle surmounted by an embroidered Queen's crown, gold bullion wreath to the visor, together with a post-WWII RAF mess dress uniform worn by a Flight Lieutenant with cloth pilots wings and miniature dress medals for 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star and France & Germany clasp, Defence and War Medal, 57 cm long, 34 cm chest, 50 cm inner arm plus Harris (Sir Arthur T.). Despatch on War Operations, 23rd February 1942 to 8th May 1945, Frank Cass 1995, together with a collection of aviation books including The Strategic Air War Against 1939-1945, Frank Wootton 50 Years of Aviation Art, Michael Turner Aviation Art and other related titlesQTY: (a carton)
* A fine group of five miniature dress medals attributed to Surgeon Lieutenant Colonel Aylmer Ellis Hayes, D.S.O., Army Medical Servicea) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamelb) Afghanistan 1878-80c) Egypt 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Gemaizah 1888, Toski 1889,d) Turkish Order of the Medjidie, 3rd class breast badgee) Khedive's Star, undated, some enamel damage and wear, very fine or better, swing mounted as worn, with research QTY: (5)NOTE:D.S.O. London Gazette: 8 November 1889'In recognition of services during the action at Toski.'M.I.D. London Gazette: 11 January 1889 and 6 September 1889.Aylmer Ellis Hayes was born in Karachi in 1850, he was the son of Captain Patrick Hayes of 83rd Regiment. He was educated at St. Margarets College and Philological School after which he joined the Army Medical Staff in 1877, advancing to Surgeon later in the same year. Hayes served in Afghanistan and Egypt and in the operations near Suakin, including the engagement at Gemaizah in December 1888. Hayes was Principal Medical Officer to the Egyptian Army for 5 years. He retired from service in 1897 and resided in Rossmore, Farnborough. Hayes died in 1900.
* An impressive group of eleven miniature dress medals attributed to Major General Sir E. Swinton, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., who played a part in the development and adoption of the tank during WWI. He was also a war correspondent and author of several short stories on military themes. Swinton is credited with having initiated the use of the word "tank" as a code-name for the first tracked armoured fighting vehiclesa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, K.B.E. (Civil) Knight Commander’s 1st type badge, silver-gilt and enamelb) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, silver-giltc) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enameld) Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaale) King's South Africa Medal 1901-02, 2 claspsf) 1914 Star and barg) British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleavesh) Jubilee Medal 1935i) Coronation Medal 1937j) France, Legion of Honour with rosette, very fine or better, swing mounted as worn, with researchQTY: (11)NOTE:Sir Ernest Dunlop Swinton (1868-1951) was born in Bangalore and was educated at Rugby and Cheltenham College. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers in 1881 advancing to Major in 1906. He received his D.S.O. for the Boer War in September 1901 for his input into Railway Construction.Swinton was appointed war correspondent on the Western Front by Lord Kitchener. Journalists were not allowed on the front and Swinton’s reports were censored which caused much controversy.Swinton is best known for the development of tanks. According to his book Eyewitness, he recounts how he first got the idea to build a tank on 19 October 1914 while driving in France having received a letter a few years earlier from his friend, mining engineer named Hugh F. Marriott. In his letter, Marriot described a machine he had seen in Antwerp, an American Holt Caterpillar Tractor. He suggested that the machine might be useful for transport. Swinton passed this information on to several military and political figures. Nothing more was done about it until war broke out Swinton suggested to Sir Maurice Hanky, Secretary of the Committee of Imperial Defence that the construction of a bulletproof, tracked vehicle could destroy enemy machine guns.In 1916 Swinton was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and given responsibility for training the newly developed tanks. He created the first tactical instructions for armoured warfare. The Royal Commission on Awards to Inventors decided after the war that the inventors of the tank were Sir William Tritton and Major Gordon Wilson, however, Swinton was awarded £1000 for his contribution.In 1919 Swinton retired as Major General and served in the Civil Aviation department at the Air Ministry and a series of other posts throughout the 1920s including Citroen. He was Colonel Commandant of the Royal Tank Corps from 1934 to 1938.Swinton had two sons and a daughter who was tragically killed in a road accident involving a tank during WWII. Swinton died in Oxford in 1951.
* A group of ten miniature dress medals attributed to Major F.W. Roberts, M.B.E.a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire M.B.E. (Military) 2nd type breast Badgeb) China Medal 1900c) 1914 Star and claspd) British War and Victory Medal with M.I.D. oakleavese) Defence and War Medalf) Army Long Service & G.C., G.V.R.g) Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R.h) France, Medaille Militaire, good very fine and attractively toned, swing mounted as worn, with research QTY: (10)NOTE:Provenance: Dixons Medals, Bridlington.M.B.E. London Gazette: 1 January 1946M.S.M. London Gazette: 1 January 1917Frederick Robert was born in Gillingham, Kent in 1879. He lived in various places including Hong Kong and Chatham, Kent where he joined the Royal Engineers in 1894. Roberts was mentioned in despatches three times in France between 1915-18 and he received his French award in 1918.
* Miniature Dress Medals. Pair: The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India (C.S.I.), silver-gilt and enamel, The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.), silver and enamel, good very fine, mounted as worn, together with a single miniature dress medal, The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.), 9ct gold and enamel, good very fine QTY: (3)
* A group of five miniature dress medals attributed to Colonel C. Childs-Clarke, M.V.O., O.B.E., Royal Marine Light Infantrya) The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member’s 4th Class breast badge, silver-gilt and enamelb) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-giltc) Egypt Medal 1882-89, dated reversed) British War Medale) Khedive's Star, 1884, very fine, swing mounted as worn, with research including copied portrait photographs of the recipient in full dressQTY: (5)NOTE:Provenance: Sotheby's, 11 May 1989, lot 337 (when sold as part of a family group). Charles Child's Clarke (1861-1934) joined the Royal Marines in 1879 and served in the Egyptian Expedition. He was promoted to Captain in 1889 and Major in 1897 and during a visit to the Colonies by H.R.H. the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall in 1901, he commanded the Marine Detachment aboard H.M.S. Ophir and as a result of this tour he was created an M.V.O. (reverse no. 34) and placed on half-pay and in 1902 he was appointed the Barrack Master at Deal. He received his O.B.E. for duties ashore during WWI.
* A fine group of nine miniature dress medals attributed to Brigadier K.F. Dunsterville, D.S.O., Royal Artillery a) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamels b) 1914 Starc) British War and Victory Medal with M.I.D. oakleavesd) Defence and War Medal e) Jubilee Medal 1935f) Coronation Medal 1937g) Italy, Order of the Crown, silver and enamels (chipped), very fine or better, mounted as worn, with researchQTY: (9)NOTE:D.S.O. London Gazette: 1 January 1919 (Salonkia).Knightley Fletcher Dunsterville (1883-1958) was born in Rawalpindi, India. He was the son of Colonel K.S. Dunsterville, C.B., and was educated at Cheltenham College and R.M.A. Woolwich. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the R.G.A. in 1902 and Lieutenant in 1905. He advanced to Captain in 1914, Major 1917, Lieutenant Colonel 1931 and Brigadier 1938. Dunsterville served during WWI in France, Italy, Egypt, Salonika and Turkey. After holding a number of post including Chief Inspector of Armaments, he retired from service in 1940 and resided in Aldeburgh, Suffolk.
* A group of eight dress miniature medals attributed to Captain G. Hudgell, D.S.O., D.C.M., M.I.D., 16th Lancers a) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamelb) Distinguished Conduct Medalc) India General Service Medal 1895-1902, V.R., 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-8, Tirah 1897-8d) Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergene) King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 claspsf) British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleavesg) Army Long Service & G.C., E.VII.R., very fine or better, swing mounted as worn, with researchQTY: (8)NOTE:D.S.O. London Gazette: 16 August 1918'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After his Commanding Officer and second in command were wounded, he assumed command, although severely wounded himself, and kept his men going. He set a splendid example of courage and endurance, and although in considerable pain, he remained in command until he was sent away.'D.C.M. London Gazette: 19 April 1901M.I.D. London Gazette: 12 January 1918 and 12 June 1918George Hudgell, served with the 16th Lancers, Norfolk Yoemanry and Welsh Regiment. He was wounded at Karreefontein on 23 April 1900 and Reitfontein on 24 April 1901, he was also wounded during WWI whilst serving in Mesopotamia in 1917.
* A fine group of eight miniature dress medals attributed to Warrant Officer I G.E. Shaw, Military Foot Police, late Yorkshire RegimentQueen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, King's South Africa Medal 1901-02, 2 clasps, British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves, Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., Imperial Service Medal, Serbian Medal for Zeal, 1st Class, good very fine and mounted as wornQTY: (8)NOTE:Provenance: Dixon's Medals, Bridlington.George Edward Shaw was born in Leeds and joined the Yorkshire Regiment and served with the regiment during the Boer War before transferring to the Royal Engineers. He re-engaged for service during WWI and served with the Military Foot Police. Shaw was mentioned in despatches, his MSM is unconfirmed.
* A 'Kurdistan' D.F.C group of ten miniature dress medals attributed to Wing Commander A.E. Evans, D.F.C., Royal Air Forcea) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R.b) 1914-15 Starc) British War and Victory Medalsd) General Service Medal, G.V.R., 3 clasps, N.W. Persia, Iraq, Kurdistane) India General Service Medal 1908-35, G.V.R., 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935f) India General Service Medal 1935-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37g) 1939-1945 Star h) Defence and War Medals, good very fine, swing mounted as wornQTY: (10)NOTE:Provenance: Spink Medal Quarterly, June 1995, lot 3444. D.F.C. London Gazette 12 July 1920 Observer Officer Arthur Edward Evans (63 Sqn., Kurdistan (E. Surrey Regt.)Arthur Edward Evans (1897-1978) served during WWI with the Royal Field Artillery before being commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the East Surrey Regiment in 1916 before joining the Royal Flying Corps. He served in 63 Squadron in Kurdistan from 1919-20 where he received his D.F.C. for Gallantry and Distinguished Service. He joined 460 Flight, Fleet Torpedo on 1 February 1924 and the Flight moved to the Mediterranean in 1925. Evans held various positions at home and based at various locations including R.A.F. Manston in 1931. He was promoted to Flight Lieutenant on 1 August 1934 and Wind Commander on 1 March 1941. Evans retired from service in 1948 with the rank Wing Commander.
* Four: Chief Petty Officer C.A.W. Mather, Royal Naval Division1914 Star with clasp (206204. C.A.W. Mather, P.O. Nelson Bttn. RN.D.), British War and Victory Medals (206204 C.A.W. Mather. P.O. R.N.), Naval Long Service & G.C., G.V.R. (206204 C.A.W. Mather. P.O., H.M.S. Greenwich.), very fine, swing mounted as worn, with a real photographic postcard of the recipient in Naval dress, plus copied service papersQTY: (4)NOTE:Charles Arthur Watts Mather (1884-1945) was born in Maker, Cornwall. He joined the Royal Navy in 1899 (Boy 2nd Class) and advanced to Able Seaman in 1903 and Petty Officer in 1913. He served with Nelson Battalion, Royal Naval Division from 19 September 1914 and further service in HMS Greenwich from 1916-18, he transferred to the Royal Fleet Reserve in 1924.
* A fine group of eight miniature dress medals attributed to Colonel R.C.G. Mayne, C.B., A.D.C., Indian Armya) The Most Honourable Order of The Bath, C.B. (Military) breast badge, gold and enamelsb) Coronation 1911 Medalc) Delhi Durbar 1903 Medald) Afghanistan 1878-80 Medal, 1 clasp, Kandahare) Kabul to Kandahar Starf) Egypt 1882-89 Medal, 1 clasp, Tel El Kebirg) China 1900 Medal, no clasph) Khedive's Star 1882, very fine with original ribbons (albeit tatty) and swing mounted as worn, with research QTY: (8)NOTE:Provenance: Wallis & Wallis, 12 May 1988, lot 204.Richard Charles Graham Mayne was born in Simla, India in 1852, he was the son of Lieutenant Richard Graham Mayne, 59th Regiment. He was educated at Wellington College before joining the 83rd Regiment in 1872. Promoted to Captain in 1884, Major in 1891 and Lieutenant-Colonel in 1898. Hayes was appointed A.D.C. to the Queen and Brevet Colonel in 1900. He was in command of Mekran Expedition in 1898 and was present at the action of Gok Parosh for which he was decorated. Hayes died in 1939.
* An fine group of seven miniature dress awards attributed to Captain W. P. Townshend, Royal Naval Reserve, a recipient of the Russian Order of St. Anne and the Greek Navy Medal, the latter for his services as Master of the Empress of India in a gallant Bay of Biscay rescue in 19301914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves, Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, G.V.R., silver, silver-gilt, Russian Order of St. Anne, 2nd class breast badge, gold and enamel, Greek Navy Medal, Republican issue, silver, Royal Humane Society Medal, in superb condition, with researchQTY: (7)NOTE:Provenance: Dixons Medals, Bridlington.William Pearson Townshend (1875-1949) was born in London. In January 1900, when serving as Third Officer in the P. & O’s S.S. Assaye, he won the Royal Humane Society’s Medal in bronze for attempting to save the life of a Private in the Hampshire Regiment who had fallen overboard in Cape Town harbour. He qualified for his Certificate of Competency in 1903 and was enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve as a Lieutenant in 1907. He served in the cruiser H.M.S. Edgar, from June 1915 to May 1916 and saw active service in the Dardanelles. He subsequently commanded the Queen Victoria until the end of the War, gaining a mention in despatches in the Aegean for the period July to November 1918 (London Gazette 23 April 1919 refers). The recommendation states:‘He has rendered most valuable services as Senior Officer Net-Layers and Net-Repair Vessels and has carried out his work of net-laying and net-repairing with great skill and ability.’In June 1919, Townshend was assigned to special duties, and served as an Assistant Captain of Port / Harbour Master for six weeks at Constantinople, work that resulted in him receiving a favourable endorsement on his service record that August. He was awarded the Russian Order of St. Anne on 23 November 1920 (his service record refers) and received advancement to Commander in the following month.Placed on the Retired List in June 1922, he returned to his pre-war duties as a Master in the P. & O. Line, and won further accolades - namely the Greek Navy Medal - while in command of the Empress of India 1930-31:‘As regards the rescue of the greater part of the crew of the Greek steamer Theodoros Bulgaria in the Bay of Biscay by the Viceroy of India, under the command of Captain W. P. Townshend, the Greek Minister in London, in replying to a letter from the Guild, requests the Secretary convey to the Captain, and through him to those members of the crew who took part in the rescue work, an expression of his great appreciation of their ‘courageous and gallant action’ on this occasion. It will be remembered that the Viceroy of India picked up the S.O.S. of the Greek steamer and at once proceeded at full speed towards the position indicated. After eight hours of hard steaming through heavy seas, the liner reached the stricken ship. Captain Townshend deemed it advisable to use oil to break the force of the seas, and a lifeboat was eventually launched from the Viceroy of India under the command of the Third Officer, Mr. C. S. Cook. The distressed vessel was lying low in the water with a list of about 40 degrees, and with the sea sweeping over her. It was only with the greatest difficulty that 19 men were eventually hauled through the seas to the boat by means of a lifeline, and ultimately the remaining 13 men on board succeeded in lowering one of their lifeboats and safely reached the Viceroy of India (Lloyd’s List, 12 January 1931 refers).Townshend, who had been advanced to Captain, R.N.R. was placed on the Retired List in December 1925.Captain Townshend's full size medals (minus the Royal Humane Society medal were sold at DNW (now Noonan's) on 7 March 2007, lot 847.
SIR WINSTON SPENCER CHURCHILL (1874-1965), Typed Letter Signed to Robert Burns Esq., Harrow hat maker, of 52 High Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill, 1p, 8vo, 10 Downing Street, Whitehall headed paper, dated December 23rd, 1953, content re thanking Mr Burns for sending him a miniature Harrow School straw hat "Dear Mr. Burns, I was very pleased to receive your letter and the gift from your wife of a miniature Harrow Straw. Please accept my warm thanks for your kind thought of me at this time. [signed] yours sincerely, Winston S. Churchill", framed and glazed, theo whole approx. size 21 x 14cm, together with a contemporary example of a miniature Harrow School straw hat produced by Robert Burns hat makers, diameter approx. 14cm, and a c.1980's colour post card of Harrow-on-the-Hill high street, with a manuscript note "WAS Robert Burn's (school hat shop)." and arrow pointing to the premises (being No. 52). Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. His indomitable spirit, eloquent speeches, and unwavering leadership during times of crisis earned him a place among the greatest statesmen in history. In April 1888, aged 13, Winston Churchill narrowly passed the entrance exam for Harrow School. His academics proved high but his teachers complained about his lack of discipline. However, Churchill’s ability to memorise lines, which he later used when he first made public speeches, was already apparent. While at Harrow, he entered a competition and won a School prize for reciting from memory 1,200 lines from Thomas Babington Macaulay’s long poem, Lays of Ancient Rome – a quite remarkable achievement. Churchill’s future interest in soldiering was already evident at Harrow. He joined the Harrow Rifle Corps within weeks of entering the School and, following encouragement from his father, was enrolled in the academic programme to prepare students for Sandhurst (the Royal Military College, now called the Royal Military Academy). In a letter from 1889, Churchill writes to ‘Mamma’, telling her that he has joined the ‘Army class’ and that he is learning French and geometrical drawing and studying for the Shakespeare prize. But his mother was very disappointed in her son, feeling he could achieve much more. In 1890, she wrote: ‘I had built up such hopes about you and felt so proud of you – and now all is gone … your work is an insult to your intelligence. If you would only trace out a plan of action for yourself and carry it out and be determined to do so – I am sure you could accomplish anything you wished.’ Churchill was to return to Harrow many times during his life, most memorably in 1941 during the Second World War, when he gave his famous speech to the boys, ‘Never Give In’. The Harrow School Old Speech Room Gallery has an example of a Harrow school straw hat signed by Sir Winston Spencer Churchill on display. E.A. Laborde’s book, ‘Harrow School: Yesterday & Today’ gives us a short introduction on the appearance of the Harrow School straw hat. Its first appearance was on the cricket fields of Harrow. Charles Wordsworth (OH, 1820-1825) recalls his straw hat being broken by a ball after fielding near a batsman. In the 1830s, it became a popular item of dress in the summer term, but it was not until later that they were permitted to be used instead of the top hats, except on Sundays. The famous two-inch low crown dates from the 1860s but the brim length was narrow up to 1873. Between 1873-1877, the brim widened gradually until its present breadth of three inches. Notable makers of Harrow hats include E. Chatham, and her grandson E.A. Burns. It is suspected that E. Chatham, who had established a hatter’s shop on the Hill in 1830, was the ‘inventor’ of the shallow crown boater hat. Robert Burns was presumably the son of E.A. Burns and continued the family business, and was active making hats at 52 Harrow high street in the early to mid C20th. Provenance: by descent. Robert Burns was the Great Uncle (Grandfather's brother) of the vendor
A victorian photograph album circa 1860's/ 70's containing approx 75 mounted albumen print photographs of India & Ceylon (Sri Lanka), some images of Ceylon by Skeen & Co, including waterfront/ harbour view, numbered 1219, plus portrait photo of lady captioned in pencil to mount 'Kandian Lady' numbered 1203, others portraits of people including 'Singhalese Man', 'Tamil Girl', etc, some topographical views including 'kandy from Lady Horton's Walk;, Grand Hotel Mt Lavinia, near Columbo, 'View from Mount Lavinia hotel' showing railway line hugging coastline, group photograph of local musicians in tribal / ceremonial dress, rural scenes depicting tea plantations and factories, several group photos depicting European colonial inhabitants, in Eastern India, large colonial Estate, Birdpore Estate, Piprahwa, India, Estate of William Peppe and family neat the Nepal Franker, on which a Buddhist Stupa was found containing Buddhist relics, possibly of the Buddha himself, or those of his Kingsmen, images include view villa with gentleman posied in tennis court, group photos depicting colonial and and indigenous inhabitants together, military etc, images approx 7 x 9cm- 22 x 27cm, mainly larger images, a few with pencil captions to mount, oblong folio album, contemporary decorative calf (a/f), some areas of insect damage causeing large losses to front cover
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(Gastronomy, Cookery.) [William Kitchiner]: 'Apicius Redivivus; or, the Cook's Oracle...wherein especially the art of composing soups, sauces, and flavouring essences is made so clear and easy, by the quantity of each article being accurately stated by weight and measure, that every one may soon learn to dress a dinner, as well as the most experienced cook...for the Purpose of Composing a Culinary Code for the Rational Epicure and Augmenting the Alimentary Enjoyments of Private Families', London, Printed for Samuel Bagster, No.15, Paternoster-Row, By J. Moyes, Greville Street, 1817, 1st edition, 2 engraved plates, each with engraved letterpress explanation f. opposite, 12mo, rebound calf gilt retaining old leather panel inset and mounted to front cover bearing name "S. Dunning Esq." in gilt. The rare first edition by William Kitchiner (1775-1827), optician, cook, and best-selling food writer. He travelled around with his 'portable cabinet of taste', which contained his mustards and sauces, and himself created 'Wow-Wow Sauce'. The present work contains one of the earliest recipes for what we now know as 'crisps' ('Potatoes fried in Slices or Shavings').
A collection of six battle dress tunics: A jacket with internal label 'Battledress Blouse 1940 Pattern' Size 18 by L. Coleman & Co. Ltd 1945. Another size 8 by S. Miller dated 1942. A third size 122 by Black and Co. 5 tunics. *CR All with some wear, occasional light damage, but all wearable examples.
The court regalia of High Sheriff of Warwickshire comprising jacket, breeches, waistcoat, stockings, lace trim, shoes with steel buckles, sword belt and hat. With label for Lesley and Roberts, 16 George Street, Hanover Square, London. and named for Frank Horton. During the First World War, whilst serving wit the 19th Hussars, Horton was awarded the Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 8th October 1918 at Larain, under heavy shell, machine gun and rifle fire he rallied a party of infantry and sent them back to their position, subsequently, when his Squadron Leader became a casualty, he took command, handling it with coolness and enterprise under the most difficult circumstances until he was severely wounded. With copied paperwork and image of the original owner wearing this Court dress. See lot 110 for the sword worn with this lot. In an associated tin trunk. *CR Some wear to linings and other small areas, generally very nice condition.
A collection of Second World War style Battle dress tunics and trousers: A jacket with Royal Warwickshire and other patches, similar with trousers for Worcestershire, South Staffordshire with airborne patches, and another without patches. All recent manufacture. *CR Good condition, previous owner's name internally. Various sizes.
A group of seven comprising Military Cross and second award bar, dated 1943. 1939-45, Africa and Italy Stars, Defence and War Medals, all unnamed as issued and a General Service Medal 1918 - 62 with Palestine 1945-48 clasp named to Major R.S. Streatfeild R.A. Mounted as worn. Two sets of miniatures, the Africa Stars with 1st Army clasps. Uniform ribbon bar. Dress uniform and two peaked caps. An 1821 Pattern Artillery Officer's Sword and scabbard and an extensive collection of photographs, press cuttings, documents and other supporting material. The sword an 1821 Pattern Artillery Officer's Sword with an 86.5 cm pointed, single edged fullered blade with Artillery crest to one side and Artillery lightening bolts to the other. Marked to the back 'Made in England'. With scrolling three bar guard, wire bound shagreen grip, stepped pommel and brown leather sword knot. In polished brown leather service scabbard with belt hanger and outer travelling cover. 104 cm overall. The uniform a dress uniform with labels for Moss Bros, Covent Garden, marked for Brig R.S. Streatfeild, 1966. With the rank of Brigadier with three pips and a crown to the shoulders and red tabs to the collars. With appropriate ribbons and Elizabeth the Second buttons. With black and khaki peaked caps with red bands and beret. Also a leather swagger stick and name plate for 'Brigadier R.S. Streatfeild M.C.' A Second World War German 'Afrikakorps' cuff title (presumably a souvenir), two shooting medals awarded to Lt. Col Streatfeild and a large collection of photographs, documents and press cuttings. Roger Sandeforth Streatfeild (12/4/1918 - 6/12/1980) was the second son of the Reverend C.A.C. Streatfeild, Rector of Symondsbury, Bridport. His was a busy and highly decorated military career rising from a Pre-War 2nd Lieutenant and War Substantive Lieutenant on the 1st of January 1941 to Brigadier in 1964. With gallantry awards whilst fighting in North Africa and Italy he went on to a senior role as Commander of the School of Artillery. After school at Marlborough College he attended Pembroke College, Cambridge where he studied Mathematics and Law graduating MA in 1943. Following his education he immediately joined the Army. It was only a matter of months before he won his first Military Cross whilst fighting in Tunisia as part of a well recorded three day action at Djebel Bou Aoukaz,a 700 ft hill that had been taken by the Irish Guards, and during which heavy casualties were taken. The citation reads: For outstanding courage and devotion to duty during the whole of the period of the attack and consolidation by 24 Guards Brigade from 23rd April to 4th May 1943. As Battery Commander, 96/97 Field Battery R.A., was in support of, and during this period liaised continuously in person with O.C. 1 Bn Irish Guards to whom he was of great assistance during a very unpleasant time under very heavy fire. After 1Bn Irish Guards captured Hills 212 and 214, he remained up on the hills, where he was always exposed to every type of danger, and played a conspicuous part in the Inf defence against constant enemy attacks. At one time, he was in command of the remnants of No. 1 Coy whom he led with great daring and zeal, and all these men were extremely happy at being under his command. He was cool, cheerful and heedless of danger during the whole proceedings and was a great example to the men with whom he was associated. A couple of more 'anecdotal' accounts are included with the lot, not least one by Streatfeild himself and, Lieutenant Colin Kennard, grandson of Col T.A. Colfox of Symondsbury Manor who was well known to the Streatfeild family, who won a D.S.O. for this action. In a letter to Streatfeild's Mother Kennard described Roger as 'I can truthfully say that I have more admiration for him, than any other man I met during the campaign .. When all No 1 company's officers had been killed and wounded he took over command of the company and he proved to be a constant source of inspiration, energy, zeal and amusement to us all ... The men took an instant liking to hi, (very rare in our type of Irishman) and would do anything for him ... it was a wonderful sight to see him joking with them and keeping them in fits of laughter at such a time of strain. Roger was responsible more than anyone for the great success No 1 company had in destroying wave after wave of German infantry attacks. His second award was in February 1944 when Captain Streatfeild was serving in Italy, during the fighting from the 26th Jan to 3rd Feb he performed his duties with extreme skill and nerve and never allowed any danger to interfere with the performance of his particular task and he was on all occasions a tower of strength in getting the artillery co-operation which I required. Lt Col C.A. Montagu-Douglas-Scott chose the events of the 4th Feb for the recommendation: During the morning of the 4th Feb our positions were seriously threatened by the enemy who had direct observation of our Bn HQ and were shelling it with 88-mm guns. BN HQ were ordered to withdraw and contact the Scots Guards, as this decision was made, Major Streatfeild's O.P. had a direct hit. He was wounded himself and also his two wireless operators and his car was put out of action. Although wounded he continued to man the wireless himself calling for smoke to cover our withdrawal. This smoke proved most useful to us. Major Streatfeild moved with Bn HQ and with them was captured in a small gulley before contact could be made with the Scots Guards. Shortly afterwards he escaped and along with four other officers and about a dozen men began to fight he way back to our lines, and eventually managed to reach some of our carriers. It was decided to make a dash through the positions now held by the enemy in three of these carriers. Major Streatfeild drove the second one, and stopped on the way to pick up Major Sir Ian Stewart-Richardson, who was badly wounded. ... Never once did Major Streatfeild complain of his wound. ... His initiative was largely responsible for making good the escape of the other officers and men who came with him. (Gazetted 15th June 1944 p2852). Peactime saw continual rise through the ranks and eventually, as a Brigadier he was commandant of the United Kingdom's School of Artillery at Larkhill. In later civilian years Brigadier Streatfeild was a well respected county councilor and chairman of Oxfordshire Education Committee 'A tough no nonsense man determined to do his very best for the county's education. With copies of the London Gazette 21/9/43 confirming the MC and 5/11/1957 confirming Brevet Lt-Col. Commissions 27th August 1938 Second Lieutenant and 6th Feb 1946 Rank of Lieutenant. Letter confirming promotion to Lt-Col from March 28th 1961. Married to Edith Mary Streatfeild in 1942. *CR Medals as issued and worn. Sword with some light marking to blade, scabbard and hanger in very good condition. Uniform with some moth damage, but generally nice state as worn. Accompanying photographs and documents in mixed but generally very good condition.
A 9ct gold London hallmarked ladies dress cocktail watch. Silvered dial with Arabic numbers. Set to gold expanding bracelet strap. Complete with presentation case. Gross total weight 15.44g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate. All watches are sold as untested, therefore, without warranty.
Two vintage dress watches including a Rotary watch. The watches to include a gold plated Rotary watch with Arabic indices to expanding bracelet strap. A stainless steel Caravelle watch with a round dial complete with Arabic indices to stainless steel expanding bracelet strap. Rotary watch bezel measures 2.2cm. Caravelle measures 3.6cm. Total weight 64.5g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate. * All watches sold as untested and 'as seen.'
A set of 18ct gold, platinum and enamel dress shirt studs and cufflinks. The set of gentleman's 18ct gold, platinum and black enamel set dress shirt accessories to include a pair of bar link cufflinks with canted squared heads, a pair of dress shirt studs and four buttons. All stamped 18ct & PLAT. The lot to come in original presentation box. Cufflinks measure 1.1cm x 1.1cm x 2.1cm. Dress shirt studs measure 0.6cm x 0.6cm x 0.7cm. Buttons measure 1.1cm x 1.1cm. Total weight 12.0g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
A 9ct gold hallmarked Longines ladies dress cocktail watch. The wristwatch with roundel case and decorative inner bezel. Baton markers on champagne dial marked Longines. Set to a gas pipe link gold chain being hallmarked to the clasp. Original purchase receipt dated 1962. Movement number 11539305. Case No 7121. Total weight 13.89g. All weights, measurements and sizes are approximate.
An Omega 18ct gold dress watch from 1952.Serial: 13993781Year: 1952Case Material: 18ct goldCase diameter: 33.5mmDial: White Numerals: BatonMovement: Hand-wound mechanical Calibre: 283Strap: Black leather Buckle: Pin The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.Surface scratches & wear consistent with ageThe online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
A black opal dress ring, featuring an oval precious opal cabochon approximately measuring 13.4 x 9.3 x 4.7 mm, displaying mild play-of-colour ranging from green to purple on dark greyish-blue ground, in a six-claws setting between tapered shoulders, unmarked metal testing as 9ct, size T, total weight of item 2.3 grams.
A Tudor 9ct gold dress watch on a 9ct expandable bracelet. Features a Swiss Tudor movement in a 9ct yellow gold case by Rolex measuring 32mm with a white dial on a third-party expandable 9ct yellow gold bracelet. Total weight of item: 49.31gInside case back: 10445 The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.Surface scratches & wear consistent with ageThe online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
An Omega De Ville quartz gilt dress watchModel: De VilleSerial: 46784051 Year: 1988Case Material: Steel GiltCase diameter: 31mmDial: CreamNumerals: RomanMovement: QuartzCalibre: 1430Functions: DateStrap: Steel GiltBuckle: FoldingLength of bracelet: 17cm approx Box: YesPapers: YesService: Some history, new battery. The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.Very little wearNew batteryThe online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
A Rolex lady's dress watch circa 1920 in 9ct yellow gold, featuring a Swiss-made hand-wound signed movement in a 9ct gold case measuring 21mm with a white unsigned dial all on a black leather strap.Movement signed Rolex PrimaCase engraved Rolex 7 World's Record's 17618125649 The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased. Surface scratches & wear consistent with age The case does have some play in closing. The online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements
An Omega Constellation Automatic in 18ct gold dress watch. Model: 168.033Serial: 29002067Year: 1969Case Material: 18ct goldCase diameter: 33mmCase back: ObservatoryDial: GoldNumerals: Baton Movement: AutomaticCalibre: 1002Functions: DateStrap: Black leather third party Buckle: pin - Thirparty Length of bracelet:Box: NoPapers: No The watch appears to be in good working order, no long-term tests have been performed and accuracy cannot be guaranteed, a full service is advised on all watches and pocket watches once purchased.Surface scratches & wear consistent with ageThe online condition report may not mention mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches with water-resistant cases may have been opened to examine movements, but no warranties are given regarding their water resistance. It is also important to note that we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of individual components, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets, and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration may have changed the original components. Also, we cannot guarantee the authenticity or originality of any engraving or re-engraving on watch cases, case backs, bracelets, straps or internal movements.
Carl Bucherer - a citrine and diamond dress ring, the round faceted citrine in claw setting above a border of eight brilliant cut diamonds between twisted gold wires and to a looped, reeded shank. Stamped '750' Maker's mark CB. Citrine of orange/brown colour and estimated to weigh approximately 12.5 carats. Ring size K 1/2, Gross weight 20.9 grams.
A Victorian silver snuff box by Edward Edwards, London 1845, of rectangular form, framed by chased floral borders, fully decorated with repeating engine-turned patterns, cover centred with a round vacant cartouche, open to reveal gilt interiors, and engravings of the Heywood family crest along with the name "Nathan Heywood, Gent., S.S.C.", together with inscriptions "Trust not in beauty it must fade and like a flower of spring decay, its bloom in glittering dress array'd, soon passes fleetingly away. The fairest flowers of brightest hue, which gem the vale neath summers sky. If night with held its crystal dew, would hang their heads and drooping die - C.H. - 1846", 8.5 x 5.7 cm, 5.47 ozt.
A 19th century diamond cluster stick pin convertible to dress stud, featuring an old cut diamond cluster with a total estimated diamond weight of 0.75ct, with screw fitting to the reverse, with interchangeable stick pin and dress stud fittings, the pin measuring 62mm in length and testing as base metal, the stud stamped '18ct' with maker's mark 'JME'. total weight of cluster dress stud 3 grams.
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