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In the ceremonial uniform of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. Hand painted, highly detailed portrait bust in navy blue and red coat uniform with gold Epaulettes. Michael Sutty backstamp. Issued: c. 1980Dimensions: 10"L x 5"W x 8.5"HManufacturer: Michael SuttyCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Special edition of 1000 for John Sinclair, Sheffield. Red jacket with yellow collar and epaulettes. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Stanley TaylorIssued: 1987Dimensions: 5.5"L x 3.75"W x 5.75"HEdition Number: 231/1000 Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Gemischtes, dennoch interessantes Historika-Lot mit Schwerpunkt 1933-1945 darunter Frankreich - 1 x Paar Epaulettes der Legionstruppe im Ausland, ca. 1960, T1B, Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren; 1 x militärische Landkarte mit Blick auf Südwest-Deutschland, Südost-Frankreich und Luxemburg. Kleine Sammlung an Sammlerabzeichen aus einfachem Metallguss, teilweise mit Emaille, diverse Motive; 5 x Deutsche Reisepässe ab nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg; 1 x Deutsche Reichspost - Telegramm zur Einladung zum "Trauerakt fuer die beim Terrorangriff aus Muenchen am 22.9.1944 Gefalenen". 1 x Ansteckbrosche der NS-Frauenschaft, Abzeichen der Orstfrauenschaftsleiterin um 1940, emailliert, vz.| Mixed, yet interesting Historika-Lot with focus on 1933-1945, including France - 1 x pair of Epaulettes of the Legion troops abroad, ca. 1960, T1B, signs of age and use; 1 x military map with view of southwest Germany, southeast France and Luxembourg. Small collection of collector's badges of simple metal casting, some with enamel, various motifs; 5 x German passports from after WWII; 1 x German Reichspost - telegram inviting to the " Mourning act for those killed in the terrorist attack from Munich on 22.9.1944". 1 x pin of the NS Women's Union, badge of the head of the local women's union around 1940, enameled, XF.
Württemberg - Uniformmantel, dazu Epauletten und Schirmmütze Schwerer Uniformmantel mit roter Paspel, Alters- und Tragespuren, Mottenlöcher im Innenfutter. Dazu: Dunkelbraune Schirmmütze mit rot-gelb-roter Kokarde, Seidenfutter mit Lederschweißband, Größe 55, Herstellerbenennung und Zuschreibung des ehemaligen Besitzers, Alterspuren, verformt. Ein Paar Epauletten mit Silberdrahtkantillen, flammender Granate und Regimentnummer 35, Alters- und Gebrauchsspuren.| Württemberg - uniform coat, plus epaulettes and peaked cap, heavy uniform coat with red piping, traces of age and wear, moth holes in the lining. Comes with: dark brown peaked cap with red-yellow-red cockade, silk lining with leather sweatband, size 55, maker's name and attribution of former owner, signs of age, misshapen. A pair of epaulettes with silver wire cannons, flaming garnet and regimental number 35, signs of age and use.
Militaria Deutschland - Preussen : Ulanka für Leutnant, bzw. Fähnrich im 13. Ulanen - Regiment (1. Hannoversches - Königs-Ulanen), 2. Eskadron.Blaues Tuch mit weißer Paspelierung, Kragen. Ärmelaufschlägen und Brustklappenfutter. Versilberte Knöpfe. Mit Epauletten für einen Leutnant (bzw. Fähnrich) mit silbernen Halbmonden und aufgelegter vergoldeter Chiffre König Wilhelm II. "WII". Die Knöpfe mit der "2" für die 2. Eskadron.Originales Innenfutter aus schwarzer Seide. Dazu separat knöpfbare weiße Paraderabatte.Sehr schönes, gut erhaltenes Exemplar.German Militaria - Prussia : Ulanka for lieutenant or ensign in the 13th Uhlan Regiment (1st Hanoverian Royal Uhlan), 2nd squadron.Blue cloth with white piping, collar. Cuffs and breast flap lining. Silver-plated buttons. With epaulettes for a lieutenant (or ensign) with silver crescents and applied gilt King Wilhelm II cipher "WII". The buttons with the "2" for the 2nd Eskadron, original black silk lining. Comes with separately buttonable white parade tabs.A very beautiful, well-preserved example. Please note bidders should check if the item is permitted in their country of origin prior to bidding.All guns are antique firearms as described
dating: first quarter of the 20th Century provenance: State of the Vatican City, Light blue fabric kepi with gold embroidery. The fabric with light signs of use and time. Front frieze of the Noble Guard with monogram 'GN' surmounted by the papal tiara. Leather chin-straps with a gilt threads band below with various defects. Gilt buttons of the Noble Guard. Well-preserved leather brim. Sweat-band with light signs of use and time. The inside with remains of silk-like lining heavily stained on the sides, clearly visible marking of 'Ditta Neri' of Rome. The jacket of well-preserved brown cloth, with some signs of use and time but apparently free of moth holes. Blue collar and cuffs, red outlines and gilded threads chevrons. Noble Guard gilt buttons. Golden metal epaulettes with single star. Lining in two colours. Rare. height jacket circa 69 cm.
dating: Mid 20th Century provenance: State of the Vatican City, Well-preserved crimson and black cloth kepi with chevrons and gilded threads decorations, front frieze also made of gilded threads. Very well preserved chin straps and visor. The sweat band with some signs of use and time, inside the red silk-like lining with a missing part on the front side. Well-preserved brown cloth jacket with small signs of use. Crimson collar and cuffs with gilt threads chevrons featuring some signs of use and time. Honour cord and tassels. Brass buttons with flaming grenade. Silver-coloured metal epaulettes with star and gold wire fringes. Black fabric lining. Together with cape, also well preserved, partially edged in red inside and with slightly worn chevrons, complete with hooks. Interesting. height jacket circa 75 cm.
A Circa 1980s Droopy and Browns Printed Dress and Modern Costume comprising a Monsoon blue evening dress, another in red silk crepe, a green and white floral sleeveless dress (allsize 10), Limited Edition khaki canvas long jacket with studded epaulettes (size 10), Next signature black crepe full length evening dress, Debut blue striped strapless evening dress (size 8), Coast pink/red cotton halter neck dress and a pink silk type panelled style skirt (both size 10), Principles black wrap dress, modern East bag, (11)
A GILT-LACQUERED WOOD FIGURE OF BUDDHA SHAKYAMUNI, SHAN STATE, BURMA, LATE 18TH TO EARLY 19TH CENTURYFinely carved, seated in dhyanasana on a double lotus pedestal, holding his right hand in bhumisparsha mudra and his left in dhyana mudra, wearing tight-fitting robes with upturned epaulettes and a sash tied at the waist, richly adorned with ornate jewelry decorated with white and green glass inlays. His serene face with downcast eyes and full lips, the tiered headdress surmounted by a pointed ketumala, flanked by foliate panels decorated with leaves, scrolling vines, and floral medallions.Provenance: From a Danish private collection.Condition: Good condition with wear, expected age cracks, rubbing and light flaking to the lacquer, few inlays lost, small chips, minor losses, and a repair to one of the foliate panels.Weight: 2,714 gDimensions: Height 56.6 cmMuseum comparison:Compare a related Burmese dry lacquer figure of Buddha similar posed and elaborately adorned, 139.7 cm high, dated ca. 1895, in the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, accession number 2006.27.27.a-.b.
* Indian Miniature Portraits. Seven small Indian portrait miniatures, circa 1850, comprising two portraits of noblemen in watercolour and gouache heightened in gold, one in western-style military blue uniform with gold epaulettes and sash (pencil note adjacent 'Jung Bahadur Rana', the other in green headdress and bejewelled robes (pencil note 'Bhai Mani Singh'), each 5.5 x 5 cm, both mounted on paper, three small miniatures of a noblewoman (pencil note 'Mumtaz'), each 2 x 2 cm, mounted on paper, a miniature of the Golden Temple, Benares (i.e. Kashi Vishwanath Temple), 5 x 5.5 cm, mounted on paper, and one other portraitQTY: (7)
Frederick Buck (Irish, 1771-circa 1840)A portrait miniature of an officer, said to depict Captain Waish, wearing scarlet coat with black standing collar, facings and stock, white frilled chemise and epaulettes. Watercolour on ivory, gilt-mounted on a rectangular papier-mâché frame, above a glazed aperture containing plaited hair beneath the gilt initials, 'TW', the sitter identified as Captain Waish verso, together with a further five portrait miniatures all by Frederick Buck, depicting officers of various regiments, all painted on ivory and variously mounted. Oval, 53mm (2 1/16in) - 73mm (5/16in) high (6)Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). Ref. M7KYREDG, 1EULSV9A, XVR2X55X, 5KZSTXEK, YR3ZBCQU, UYKTVHDWPlease be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit https://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
British, German and other uniform insignia: to include epaulettes, titles, embroidered badges and arm bands, some copies (Please Note: this lot is subject to the statement made in the Auctioneers Glossary of Certain Terms under 'Militaria & Associated Items' in the Terms & Conditions of Sale)
Possibly a Britains postwar Special Drums and Pipes of the Gordon Highlanders with twelve standard Gordon Pipers and Britains standard highland Drum Corps with yellow plastic drums with transfers, painted in Gordon tartan (Condition Excellent, one tenor drummer fitted with side drum, transfer missing, epaulettes retouched, base repainted, drum major face repainted) 1958 (20)
A Mid-20th Century Uniform to a Lieutenant General, the Swedish Army, comprising a black wool frock with yellow facings, silver bullion thread collar and cuff trim with white metal buttons, a pair of gold bullion thread embroidered epaulettes and a pair of trousers; a blue wool frock with gilt metal epaulettes embroidered with artillery badge and rank stars; a grey wool twill frock with yellow embroidered 1 to the shoulder straps; also, a blue wool greatcoat with rank stars to a Major General; a grey wool greatcoat with silver bullion thread shoulder cords set with rank star to a Brigadier General; a beige linen summer jacket with brass buttons and a pair of light brown wool twill trousers (8)
Officers Mess Dress jacket, scarlet cloth with dark green cloth collar, silver and enamel Derbyshire Regiment collar badges, gilt crown and stars insignia to a full colonel on the epaulettes, scarlet silk lining, together with a scarlet mess dress waistcoat, the front edged in gold bullion cord with bullion cord loops at the waist, decorative gilt ball buttons to the front with hook and eye fastening, and a pair of calf length black leather boots with leather soles, attributed to Colonel Reginald Brittan DSO OBE, whose other items are in this auction, direct from family, (Reginald Brittan was born at Clifton, Gloucestershire on 26th January 1865,educated at Clifton and Marlborough Colleges, after attending the Royal Military college joined the 1st Battalion Derbyshire Regiment (The Sherwood Foresters) with the rank of Lieutenant in August 1885, and promoted Captain in July 1892, he was married to Alice Gisborne on 22nd November 1893 at Derby, he was appointed Adjutant 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters on 1st March 1895 and served in the South African War in that role from January 1900 to May 1901, he was Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette, September 1901, created Companion of the Distinguished Service Order , London Gazette 27th September 1901, 'Reginald Brittan, Captain, Derbyshire regiment. In recognition of services during operations in South Africa', gazetted Lieutenant Colonel July 1908 and command 4th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, at outbreak of war in 1914 given command in UK of 14th Battalion Sherwood Foresters which was later renamed 13th Battalion, Training Reserve, and then 53rd Battalion Sherwood Foresters, demobilised in April 1919 he was awarded the O.B.E. 'In recognition of services in connection with the war', there are no campaign medals for WW1 as all his service was in the UK, he passed away on 22nd September 1949 and is buried at St Bartholomews Church, Failand, Somerset, Colonel Britons daughter Olive was married to Colonel John Clervaux Chaytor, their daughter Pamela was married to Captain H.R.H. Fooks)
of WWII interest, WATU, Western Approaches Tactical Unit, a collection of medals and memorabilia awarded to William George Tooley - Hawkins.The Western Approaches Tactical Unit (WATU) was a unit of the British Royal Navy created in January 1942 to develop and disseminate new tactics to counter German submarine attacks on trans-Atlantic shipping convoys, It was led by Captain Gilbert RobertsThe medals include:- 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence medal, War medal, with Oakleaf. Along with documentation following his career in the Merchant Navy and the Royal Navy during the second world war. This includes accounts of his time on HMS Orchis (North Atlantic Convoys) in "Captain Gilbert Roberts RN and the anti U boat School" by Mark Williams and personal collection of letters from loved ones. Throughout the documentation, the various evidence of his accomplishments such as his certificate of completion from Navigation School (The School of Masters, Mates and Youths preparing for Sea) convey the journey from second mate to his eventual role of Captain. Attributions in the various newspapers included articulate that Hawkins was not only an accomplished veteran but an active member of society in Plymouth. Also included in the lot is an assortment of epaulettes and badges, a print of HMS Orchis on a North Atlantic Convoy, a pocket instructional manual for an engine with Hawkins's notes inside, and a framed copy of HM the Queen review of the Western Fleet at Torbay in July 1969.Also exemplary Police Service medal awarded Sgt Roger W.Tooley- Hawkins and one other police medal (2).
Nicole Farhi Diversion Cream Wool Chunky Knit Cardigan, relaxed style and loose fitting with long sleeves, patch pockets (size L),Nineteen Seventy-One Reiss White Shirt with collar, long sleeves, button fastening, silk chiffon mount to the shoulders front and back (size 12),Gerard Darel Paris Denim Jacket, with round neck, epaulettes, long sleeves, zip fastening with button to the neck, tab details to the sides, pockets to the front (size 40),(3)Private Collection of a Lady
A lady's green Burberry trenchcoat, double breasted with side pockets, tie waste and buckle detail to cuff, shoulder epaulettes with classic Burberry check lining, size 10 extra longgood condition but does show signs of light wear & would definitely benefit from a refresh/cleansmall dark'ish mark to front below last button
Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry: a collection of officer's uniform items, including: a full dress jacket, two mess jackets, a mess vest, a No 1 dress jacket with mail epaulettes and Second World War medal ribbons; No 1 trousers (2); a blue cloth cape, with RBY buttons; two pairs of mess wellingtons, complete with wooden trees; and other items. [qty]Edmund de Rothschild (1916-2009)The Trustees of Exbury House
A mixed group of HERITAGE Napoleonic Figures by Martin Tabonay comprising: two British Drummers, two standing beige coat figures with white/blue hackles, two standing soldiers with grey or blue coats and white/blue hackles, two wounded soldiers, one standing soldier with green hackle/epaulettes together with a cannon - VG (unboxed) (10 - 9 figures plus cannon)
Half-length, ceremonial portrait of the Russian Emperor Alexander I (1777-1825) in full face. In the alcove, near the column and the red curtain, the king is depicted in military uniform, with a sash and epaulettes, with his hand on the book of laws. His gaze is anxious and concerned about the fate of Russia. It is noteworthy that the laws for him are above autocracy. The book closes the crown. This can be interpreted as the constitutional program of the king. Without a signature. The pommel of the imperial crown indicates the presence of the painting. Oil, canvas. 90×72 cm. Width: 94cm, Height: 130cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 20kg, Condition: Good, Material: Canvas, oil
* WWII Airborne Troops Denison smock, dated 1945, size 3 with printed tailor's label for John Gordon & Co, 1945, green camouflage with four pockets to the front, brass 'Newey' pop studs and ACE zip, shoulder epaulettes with green composite buttons, 86 cm long, inner arm 38 cm, some patching and general wear, together with a Wilkinson Sword Co fighting knife, the 22.5 cm triangular steel blade stamped with Wilkinson trade mark and Mk III, circular steel guard and wooden grip with steel top nut, overall length 35 cm, in a brown leather sheath, plus a brown leather revolver holster, stamped 094 with military arrow QTY: (3)
WWII uniforms belonging to Major J.G. Potter, Middlesex Yeomanry, including a battle tunic with brass Middlesex Yeomanry buttons each with a Victorian crown and an 8th Army Africa medal ribbon to the left breast, 82 cm long, 46 cm chest, with trousers, a blue cloth cavalry tunic with chainmail epaulettes and Africa medal ribbon to the left breast, 77 cm long, 46 cm chest, with trousers, a black melton cloth mess jacket, with gold bullion braiding, epaulettes with Majors 'pips', red cloth lining, 51 cm long, 40 cm chest, with trousers, together with various accoutrements including a fine white metal pouch badge of the Artist's Rifles, 11 x 8.5 cm, presented in a fitted leather box, all contained in a black metal trunk inscribed 'Major J G Potter Middlesex Yeomanry' QTY: (1)NOTE:Major J.G. Potter, Middlesex Yeomanry commanded the 7th Armoured Division, Royal Signals at El-Alamein, North Africa during WWII. His war diary extracts for the period of May 1942 are available to view on Ancestry.
* Victorian Officer's Uniform, of the 1st Volunteer Battalion Royal Welsh Fusiliers, the scarlet tunic with black facings and bullion epaulettes, collar and cuffs, regimental silver buttons by W Jones & Co, 78 cm long x 36 cm chest, with trousers, a good example to a high ranking officer with minimal wearQTY: (1)
A Group Of Various Military Items19th Century And LaterIncluding a set of officer's lance cap lines (worn); a Royal Naval officer's post-1901 button cap badge (worn); a pair of dress epaulettes of an officer in the Queen's Own Staffordshire Yeomanry, together with a pair of silver and gilt pre-1901 collar badges; a leather artillery pouch cover; various post-1901 military and naval uniform buttons; and various other items (a lot)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Pair Of Officer's Full Dress Boxed Epaulettes Of The Arundel And Bramber Sussex YeomanryCirca 1831-48Of silver lace with red edging to the strap and dark blue velvet linings, the finial buttons each with crown over 'ABY' (2)Footnotes:ProvenanceBonhams Oxford, Antique Arms & Militaria, 24 April 2012, lot 248The Arundel and Bramber Yeomanry was raised in 1831 to assist the Civil Power during the Swing Riots, and were disbanded in 1848For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Cased Pair Of Officer's Full Dress Epaulettes Of The West Meath Militia By Jennens & Co., London, Circa 1830-1855Of silver lace with red morocco leather and silk linings, silver-plated crescents and loose silver fringe bullions, the silver-plated finial buttons with the precedence number '6' and 'WESTMEATH REGT': in their japanned metal carrying case lined in burgundy velvetFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Fine Cased Pair Of Officer's Full Dress Epaulettes Of The Northumberland & Newcastle Volunteer CavalryBy Smith, Lacemen & Accoutrement Manufacturer, Piccadilly, London, Circa 1830-55Of silver-plate lined in red leather and crimson silk (slight damage), the former stamped with maker's details in gilt letters, straps each of overlapping scales, silver-plated crescents and boxed bullions, the finial buttons each with crown over 'NNVC' and all within a scalloped rim, together with two silver lace bullion fringes: in their japanned metal carrying tinFootnotes:ProvenanceBonhams Oxford, Antique Arms & Militaria, 24 April 2012, lot 251The bullion fringes possibly intended for use on an earlier undress jacket of circa 1819-30For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Lt. Colonel's Full Dress Tunic Of The 19th Madras Infantry Circa 1856-81Of red cloth with yellow facings, gold lace decoration, and complete complement of gilt unit buttons (epaulettes missing); together with an officer's tunic of the Bengal Light Cavalry, circa 1858-1901, of navy blue cloth with white facings, gold lace trim, and complete complement of gilt unit buttons (epaulettes missing) (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Full Dress Tunic Of The 14th Punjab RegimentCirca 1902-14Of red cloth with green facings, gold lace decoration and gold cord epaulettes, and complete complement of regimental buttons (worn); together with a servant's full dress coat, 19th century, of blue cloth with red facings, gold lace decoration (some wear), and complete complement of fine gilt buttons each bearing the family crest and motto of Murray (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Full Dress Tunic, Probably Of The Queen's Westminster Rifle VolunteersCirca 1890-1908Of beige cloth with red facings, and buff cord decoration and epaulettes; together with an Indian Army officer's full dress tunic, late 19th century, of pale beige cloth with plum-coloured facings, and buff cord hussar style decoration and epaulettes; and a pair of buff-coloured riding breeches with broad straw-coloured outer stripes (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Full Dress Tunic Of The Staffordshire Yeomanry CavalryCirca 1890-1914Of navy blue cloth with red facings, full silver cord decoration including major's cord epaulettes, one with unit button (silver cord and lining with some damage); together with an officer's mess dress waistcoat, of red cloth with four silver-plated unit buttons; an unidentified Victorian yeomanry officer's shell jacket, of red cloth with full silver cord decoration and plain silver-plated buttons; and a pair of navy blue cloth overalls with double red outer stripe (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Lt. Colonel's Full Dress Tunic Of The Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)Circa 1881-1904Of red cloth with green facings, gold lace decoration and gold cord epaulettes, complete complement of gilt unit buttons for 1881-1901, and collar badges in silver, gilt and blue enamel bearing Imperial crown but to the Derbyshire regiment (1901-1904); together with a pair of navy blue cloth overalls with narrow red outer stripes, and a gold and red leather levee pattern sash; and an officer's full dress tunic of the Cheshire Regiment, circa 1881-1914, of red cloth with buff facings, gold lace decoration and gold cord epaulettes (rank badges missing), and complete complement of gilt unit buttons (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Full Dress Tunic Of The Northumberland Fusiliers Circa 1881-1914Of red cloth with gosling green facings, gold lace decoration and gold cord epaulettes (one button of non-regimental pattern), and complete complement of gilt unit buttonsFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Full Dress Tunic Of The 1st Volunteer Battalion, The Royal Berkshire RegimentCirca 1885-1908Of red cloth with navy blue facings, silver lace decoration, epaulettes, and complete complement of Victorian silver-plated unit buttons (collar badges missing, lining with some wear); together with an officer's levee pattern waist belt and shoulder sash (3)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Archer's Full Dress Uniform Of The King's Bodyguard For Scotland (Royal Company Of Archers)Circa 1902-52Of dark green cloth with black velvet facings, full thistle decoration in gilt lace, complete complement of gilt buttons, buff-leather shoulder-belt with Company belt-plate, green cloth overalls with gilt thistle pattern outer stripes, and a pair of black leather boots; together with a cased pair of epaulettes en suite, and in very fine condition: in their japanned metal carrying tin lined in red velvet (a lot)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Light Company Officer's Full Dress Short-Tailed Coatee Of The 1st Regiment Loyal Edinburgh VolunteersCirca 1803-14Of red cloth with blue facings, gilt-brass chain epaulettes (one loose), and complete complement of fine gilt unit buttons (lining with minor tear and moth damage)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Full Dress Coatee Of The Norfolk Yeomanry Cavalry Circa 1843-49Of scarlet cloth with navy blue facings, silver lace and complete complement of silver-plated unit buttons (minor moth damage and old staining); together with a pair of silver-plated and bullion wire box epaulettes with plain finial buttons (3)Footnotes:ProvenanceThomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby's, Olympia 8 December 2010, lot 96For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An Officer's Full Dress Coatee Of The Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry Circa 1803-28Of scarlet cloth with green facings, full silver cord decoration and full complement of silver-plated ball buttons each bearing a crown only (lining distressed), together with its original full dress epaulettes each in silver wire with bullion fringe (white silk linings worn)Footnotes:ProvenanceThomas Del Mar Ltd In association with Sotheby's, Olympia, 8 December 2010, lot 94By repute this coatee belonged to Captain John Spottiswoode (1780-1866) who became Captain of the 3rd or 'Eagle' troop of the Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry in 1803. His father, also John Spottiswoode (c. 1742-1805), had raised the 3rd troop in 1801 and was appointed the regiment's Major in 1803, whereupon his son was appointed Captain. The 3rd troop was closely identified with the Spottiswoode family, its appellation 'Eagle' troop coming from its badges as worn on the troop's 'Tarleton' helmets which replicated the Spottiswoode family crest of an eagle rising. The troop which disbanded in 1828 was noted for the magnificence of its uniforms. In 1803 it is recorded that it was the wish of the whole troop to have the lace on its jackets like that of the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster. This necessitated the use of 28 yards of lace which was regarded as 'extravagant in the extreme'. See A.V.B. Norman, 'Notes for a History of the Dress of the Scottish Yeomanry and Volunteer Cavalry up to 1850', Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol. XLI (1963), pp. 113-137; and B.F.M. Freeman, 'Historical Records of the Border Yeomanry Regiments: No. 3.- The Berwickshire Yeomanry Cavalry, 1797-1828', Transactions of the Hawick Archaeological Society, 1915, pp. 53-64For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Royal Navy frock coat with the rank of Commander, with a label for Matthew and Co of Portsmouth. Formerly the property of Duncan Tatton-Brown (1875-1960) who joined the Navy at the age of 13. Born in Nova Scotia due to his parent's service with the Royal Artillery, he appears to have had a long period of service serving during the First World War he was entitled to a War and Victory medal, he was raised to the rank of Commander in the New Year's list in 1919. With a similar Midshipman's jacket with Queen's Crown buttons and overcoat with rank removed and buttons protected by black fabric covers. Also a Gieves officer's cap with braid to peak but lacking cap band and a pair of Captain's epaulettes. *CR Poor condition, moth damage, in particular to linings, braid loose in places.

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