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Click here to subscribeTwo French Sevres cabinet plates, both having bleu celeste border with finely painted floral reserves, the verso bearing the marks for 1772, approx 24.5 cms in diameter. (*cr) The first plate is painted with roses, foxgloves and stocks while the other is blue bells, tulips and Michaelmas daisy. Condition ReportBoth plates have small areas of gilt loss to the inner rims.
Another interesting lot containing a set of maps of First World War French Battlefields from various dates in August/September 1914 belonging to a Earl Jackson in a bound copy entitled Military Operations France and Belgium 1914. Also included military notes of the Balkan State. German map magazines, Daily Express War Map Scandinavia and a map book of The World Wide War (56 maps).
2 Early vols. in leather , first vol. by John Pearson 'Exposition of the Creed' 5th Edition, London by J Williams dated 1683 full leather being soiled spine mostly missing with engraved portrait together with Polybius 'The General History' in 5 books translated from the Greek by Mr Hampton, London by J Hughes 1756 including folding maps detached and damaged corners.
Unusual collection of 5 figures of American Liqueur, first of a Gentleman in black with 'Jack Daniel' to base, second porcelain figure 'Smooth as Silk Kessler' holding ball with skittles to base, figure of American rugby player again stating 'Smooth as Silk Kessler', superb figure in the shape of a bottle with stopper to head and to base label with 'Kentucky Gentleman Straight Bourbon Whisky 86% Proof' and a figure of a jockey with wording to shirt 'Antique Bourbon'
A contemporary Station Glass paperweight designed by Richard P. Golding, of domed form, internally decorated with a large white stylised flower and five smaller blue flower heads with controlled air bubble details over a mottled green and blue spiral cushion, cased in clear crystal with further blue floral decoration, signed, together with another two further Richard P. Golding paperweights, the first decorated with stylised purple flowers over a frosted finish and the second of oval form internally decorated with small white flowers, signed, largest height 9cm. (3)
A Twists Glass paperweight designed by Mike Hunter, of domed form internally decorated with alternating latticino canes and multicoloured twists cased in clear crystal with pink stylised flowers to the exterior, MH signature cane, signed to the base, numbered 14/20, diameter 7.5cm, together with a further two similar Mike Hunter for Twists glass paperweights the first with black and white spiral decoration and yellow flower detail and the second with a large stylised Orchid over a deep blue ground, MH signature canes, both signed to the bases. (3)
An Elizabeth II 2009 five ounce silver coin celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the first moon landing, with certificate, a 2000 Queen Mother five pound silver coin, a 2011 five pound silver coin, a 2009 Concorde First Test Flight, a 1977 Jubilee crown and other cased silver coins including Canadian and Australian issues, all boxed. (8)
A contemporary Peter McDougall glass paperweight, of domed form, internally decorated with a spray of stylised red flowers with green adventurine leaves over a white latticino lace ground, cased in clear crystal, numbered 21/40, PMcD signature cane, retains original paper label, diameter 5.5cm, together with two further Peter McDougall paperweight the first internally decorated with a close packed scramble of millefiori canes and the second with a carpet of star canes over a red ground, both retain original paper labels. (3)
A collection of three late 19th Century Bohemian goblets circa 1880, the first of ovoid form with waisted solid base, decorated with roundels cased in black and flash cut with flowers and farm scenes, the base cut and outlined in black, height 15cm, another with a saucer type skirt foot, cased in pink and citron and cut and engraved with florals and diamonds, and an amethyst moulded example. (3)
Various Elizabeth II five pound coins, a cased 2016 five pound coin, a Westminster silver five pound coin cover to commemorate the First Moon landing, a silver paddle steamer coin, a 2015 proof set, an EU Commemorative coin, three New Zealand coin sets and a 1979 Canadian seven coin set. (qty)
An Elizabeth II Royal Mint silver proof 2008 Royal Shield of Arms collection, cased with certificates, also First World War Centenary silver coin and medal collection and two silver Piedfort proof five pound coins to commemorate HRH Prince George and the Queen's Coronation 60th Anniversary 1953-2013. (4)
A later 20th Century Perthshire Christmas glass paperweight, of domed form, internally decorated with a red, white and green lamp worked Christmas rose, poinsettia and holly with berries, cased in clear crystal with diamond cut base, number 70/300, complete with certificate, P signature cane to the interior, diameter 7.5cm, together with two contemporary Perthshire paperweights, the first with concentric circles of millefiori canes over a pink ground and the second with clusters of multicoloured millefiori canes over a blue ground, largest diameter 7.5cm. (3)
Various Elizabeth II coin sets to include Westminster five pound silver proof coins, First World War, 60th anniversary of Her Majesty's coronation, two 2015 fifth portrait commemorative coin covers, two other covers, two photographic coin sets, the Mary Gillick portrait set, other sets, all cased or boxed. (11)
A late 18th Century flat scent bottle circa 1790, of oval form with cut decoration and notched edges, with silver plated stopper, length 13cm, together with two other scent bottles circa 1780, the first of flat bottle form engraved with a bird in flight with the letter B verso, and a Bristol blue example with facet cut and gilded decoration with a silver gilt stopper. (3)
An Elizabeth II 2004 Executive proof coin collection in mahogany finish case with booklet, Westminster royal family coloured portrait collection, three other five pound coins and five others with certificates, an album of America's first medals and a cased set of Emblem series decimals of Elizabeth II in mahogany finish case. (4)
A small group of watercolour portrait miniatures: Continental, on ivorine, first half 20th century, one of a noblewoman in a ruff and blue and gold dress, 13 x 9.5cm.: and a pair of ladies in 18th century dress, 8 x 6.25cm., all in faux-tortoiseshell celluloid frames; plus a smaller miniature of an elegant lady in a white dress and wide brimmed sun hat, signed 'Tremont', inscribed 'Miss Stieler' to a label verso, in a turquoise jewelled gilt frame. (4)
Stamp albums and first day covers to include:a hardbound edition 'Canada Post; The Millennium Collection' (mint condition);a hardbound Millennium album (limited edition, very good condition );a hardbound album of stamps from Australia 'Collection 2000';various first day covers to include: Australia, Royal Mail presentation packs, Canadian examples, Christmas and Ross Dependency (Caicos Islands), New Zealand, UK Commemorative FDCs Golden Jubilee of HM Elizabeth II, Landmark Buildings, Nobel Prize 100th anniversary, Bridges, British Humanitarians, Shackleton and The Endurance Expedition, Star Wars, Bees, The Battle of Waterloo.
Two sapphire and diamond-set rings: the first of tiered design, set with navette-shaped sapphires and diamond detail, the shank stamped '585', ring size N and a sapphire and diamond-set cluster ring, the shank with a 9-carat gold hallmark, ring size N (combined gross weight 12.4g)Condition; Condition generally good although it is noted that on the larger of the two rings one of the leaf-shaped sapphire stones is now missing. It is noted that on the other ring, in the auctioneer's opinion, the sapphires are not of very good quality.
3 examples of Soviet Russian Order of Maternal Glory, in 1st class, 2nd class, and 3rd class.To include: a First Class example, numbered 867357 to reverse, with accompany award document that has a matching award number (dated 1989).In silver and gilt with enamel infilled details.Plus, a 2nd class example, numbered 1620860, with accompany award document that has a matching number (dated 1987).In silver with enamel infill detail.And, a 3rd class example, numbered 2797679, with accompanying award document that has a matching number (dated 1986).Made in silver with enamel infill detail.Each medal has a pin fitting to the reverse of the bow suspender.6 items.Condition: generally good.Tiny enamel fault to the bow suspender on the 3rd class example.
Vintage Soviet postcard, signed by the Russia test pilot and cosmonaut, Vladimir Komarov (1927-1967).Komarov is known for being the commander of Voskhod 1, the first spaceflight to carry more than one crew member, and later the first human to be killed during a spaceflight, when his parachute failed to open on his Soyuz 1 capsule during its decent to earth.14.4cm x 9.6cm.Condition: relatively low grade.1cm tear to the right hand side, plus a smaller 0.5cm tear a little lower down.Creasing to the corners and a little water staining to some of the handwritten parts.Signature is within the lower margin, and is mostly legible.Unused postally, but some illegible writing to the reverse side.
An original post WW1 letter, handwritten by T.E.Lawrence (1888-1935).Lawrence was written to by a young Boy Scout asking for his autograph, and he replied with this letter, dated 21.XI.19.The transcript of the letter reads as:’Yes, old son, here is my signature, but I don’t believe I’ll ever be a famous man.It’s just an American cinematograph artist who found out that I was a novelty in a Fellahin War, and is making a lot of money out of it.T.E.LawrenceP.S. I wish I was making something too!’The cinematographer he is alluding to is Lowell Thomas, who’s 1919 movie entitled ‘With Allenby in Palestine and Lawrence in Arabia’ became famous at the time.It’s fascinating that Lawrence downplayed his fame at the time, not expecting that he’d ever be remembered for his exploits.On the contrary, he became one of the most enigmatic figures of the First World War.The letter is dated in Lawrence’s distinctive style that he was using at the time, using both traditional numerals and Roman numerals.The left hand edge is slightly angled, which may suggest it was taken from a journal originally.Sized approximately 17.5cm x 11.2cm.Condition: very good.Clear writing and signature.The page would appear to have been pasted into an album at some time as there is some residue to the reverse side.No tears, crease or fold lines.
An interesting collection of Victorian through to WW2 items of Militaria, all relating to two families.To include: 2 scarce 19th century army pay books with leather covers.One named to Richard Mordecai, who enlisted with the Royal Artillery on October 17th 1894, aged 16 years and 2 months.The other is named to a Thomas Mordecai, who enlisted with the Royal Artillery on March 6th 1863 aged 19 years and 2 months (this is father and son).You can faintly see Thomas’ name inked on to the leather cover.Included with the first paybook is also a WW1 period photograph of Richard Mordecai, he is dressed in civilian clothes, but appears to be at an army camp.Online records show that there was a Richard Mordecai who enlisted on July 17th 1918 aged 40 years 11 months, in the Army Pay Corps, so this may explain this photograph.Plus, a WW1 BWM and Victory medal named to 1277 GNR J R Soulsby Royal Artillery (this is confirmed as his full entitlement).It’s likely that GNR Soulsby also served during WW2 on the home front, as there is also a Defence Medal and 2 sterling ARP lapel badges.There is also a 2nd type (1949-1952) George VI Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, named to James C. Saddleton, 2 x 1902 base metal Edward VII coronation medals, a bronze 1935 jubilee medal for the Borough of Tynemouth, an Edward VIII base metal coronation medal, and a Robert Raikes Sunday school medal.14 items total.Condition: varies across items.The leather covered pay books are worn to the used pages, and the paper has become brittle in place and broken away.There is still enough information available in each to discern who they belonged to.The medals are all good, as are the badges.
A Royal Navy WW1 / Long Service Pair awarded to 102085 Chief Petty Officer Edwin Stanbury.To include: the BWM and an Edwardian era Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, plus the original card box for the BWM.4 items including paperwork.Notes: the accompanying service papers indicate that Edwin Stanbury was born in Stratton, Cornwall in 1861.He first enlisted as a ‘Boy 2nd Class’ on 15th September 1877, serving on HMS Impregnable.His LSGC medal was earned during his service with H.M. Coastguard, serving on such stations as Eastbourne, Exmouth and Teignmouth.He would appear to have reengaged during WW1 serving on the shore establishment, HMS Vivid I up until 12th February 1919. Due to the fact he was mobilised for up to 28 days, but didn’t serve overseas, the BWM would be his only WW1 era entitlement.Condition; very good.Some extremely minor contact wear.
A selection of German military badges, and other items, many with faults.To include:1.A Germany army (Heer) buckle - marked K.uQ (Klein & Quenzer), and a number. With pivoting bar and two prongs.A little bent in places.2.A War Merit Cross with swords, First Class - marked 3 for Wilhelm Deumer, Ludenscheid. With ‘coke bottle’ pin to the reverse.Securing clasp has become detached, but is still present.3.A Coastal Artillery Badge - faintly marked FLL in relief to the reverse.Gilt wash finish to the wreath and eagle has worn to the high points - retaining clasp has broken away.4. A Close Combat Clasp, silver grade - marked FLL in relief to the reverse.The clasp appears to have been ‘de-nazified’, with the swastika having been ground off. Both the pin and clasp are missing, as is the small square backing panel.5. A Close Combat Clasp, bronze grade - marked FLL in relief to the reverse.The badge appears to be complete and in good condition.6. A WW1 era German / Bavarian 11th infantry division badge - marked Deschler u. Sohn to the reverse.The pin has broken away.7. A WW2 era brass alloy ‘tinnie’ - the pin has broken away, but is present.8.A hand embroidered bullion cap cockade - some loose threads and oxidisation to the bullion.9. A white metal swastika pendant - good condition.10. 3 Third Reich era 10 pfennig coins - good condition.11. A Deutsches Reich stamp - used postally, but good conditoin.13 items.Condition: varies across each piece, and is noted against each item above.
An exceptional and rare WW2 and Post WW2 era medal group and photo archive to 908535 L/Cpl Gerald Hutchinson 1st S.A.S.Including a full size group of 7 medals, corresponding miniatures, WW2 era and Post WW2 era cloth badges, a WW2 era and later photograph album with many unpublished images, a 1st S.A.S. Regiment certificate signed by Paddy Mayne, a ‘Soldiers Service & Pay Book’, plus various post war association membership cards, pay books etc (where his unit is listed as 21st S.A.S. Artists Regt), a 1945 dated telegram informing Gerald of the birth of his son (addressed to HQ Sqd 1st S.A.S.), a scarce 21st S.A.S Regt (Artists) T.A. Christmas card, plus published books relating to the S.A.S.,3 scrap books with newspaper clippings relating to the S.A.S compiled by Gerald in his later life, and a book of poetry written by Gerald in the WW2 era and post war era.Notes: Gerald Hutchinson (1922-1989) started his military career with service in the Royal Artillery 72nd Field Regiment, then later with the Royal Artillery Territorials.His tracer card also clearly mentions ‘Special Raiding Squad 1 SAS’.His medal group is mounted for wear, and includes the 1939-45 Star, the Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, the Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, and the Territorial Efficiency Medal which is named to the edge as ‘908535 Pte G. Hutchinson Para.Regt’.His miniature medal group is also mounted for wear, but additionally the Territorial Efficiency Medal has 2 additional clasps for longer service (these are absent from the full size version).The 1st S.A.S. Regt card certificate certifies that L/Cpl Hutchinson served in the 1st Special Air Service Regiment from 05.06.42 to 16.11.45, during the following campaigns - Western Desert Italy.It also details his campaign stars awarded.This is dated 16.11.45 and is signed, albeit faintly by Lieut-Col Paddy Mayne.The cloth insignia includes a WW2 era set of embroidered wings, a post WW2 set of wings, a post WW2 1st S.A.S. Shoulder title, 2 bullion embroidered badges (the cap badge is possibly WW2 era), and a white screen printed badge, likely from a ski outfit, given its colour.The photograph album contained ‘snapshot’ images of Gerald and fellow servicemen within the regiment.Notably, these include images seemingly taken in North Africa, plus on ski manoeuvres in the Cedars of Lebanon circa 1943.The photograph of Paddy Mayne on the first page we believe is an already published image.The album is a fascinating archive of images relating to the S.A.S from the WW2 era through to the mid 1950’s.The majority of which will be so far unpublished so far as we can ascertain.There are a few loose photographs, one of which show L/Cpl Hutchinson smoking a pipe, and given the type of side cap he is wearing, this will date from circa 1942.According to information supplied by the vendor, Gerald moved to Canada after his service with the armed forces, where he took a job as a miner.He later worked for the DHSS up until his retirement.This is an incredible and rare archive charting the service of one man in one of the world’s most famous regiments.Please note: due to quantity of photographs and items within this archive, not all items are shown in the images.Condition: generally very good throughout.Normal light service wear to the medal groups and the cloth insignia.The photograph album and loose photographs show a little wear and tear, but are mostly in good condition.The paper ephemera shows normal wear, but the details contained on them remains legible.The remaining scrapbooks, publications and other items are mostly good, with just light wear and tear.
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