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Lot 10

George V Sea Gallantry Meal Awarded for Rescue Mission of the Liner Delhi Which Sunk December 1911, medal in bronze, the edge engraved “ERNEST DAVEY ‘DELHI’ 13 DEC. 1911”. Complete with ribbon, some wear to the edge. The 8,090 ton liner Delhi was travelling with 85 1st class passengers including the Duke and Duchess of Fife (The Princess Royal) along with their 2 daughters Princesses Alexandra and Maud was bound from London to Bombay via Marseilles. At about 2am on the 13th December the ship ran ashore in very rough weather approximately 2 miles from Cape Spartel. There was a strong westerly wind and very heavy rain. A wireless call went out and within a short time a number of men-of -war were speeding to the wreck. The first to arrive was the French cruiser Friant who immediately sent her boats away to effect as rescue. Unfortunately, her steam launch was swamped and capsized drowning 3 seaman. The next ships to arrive were the British battleship London and the cruiser Duke of Edinburgh. At about 11 am Rear-Admiral Sir C Cradock brough a boat from the Duke of Edinburgh alongside and with great difficulty took off the Royal Party from the Delhi. On her way back the boat was swamped not far from shaw and everyone was thrown into the water, Princess Alexandra having a narrow escape from drowning. Eventually all came to land safely and had to walk 4 miles to the lighthouse at Cape Spartel. The operation to rescue all survivors on the Delhi lasted 5 days in total. 214757 AB Ernest Davey was serving on HMS London at the time of this rescue his medal being awarded for being ‘Particularly conspicuous in the work on shore. For 5 days …working waste deep in water and displaying untiring energy’. Born on 10 Sept 1884 Davey commenced his service in the Royal Navy on 1 Nov 1904 being discharged on 13 Feb 1918. Also entitled to 1914-15 trio and Silver War Badge.

Lot 2

The Field Officers Gold Medal for Corunna 1809 Awarded to Major William Williams 81st Regiment of Foot, Wounded Multiple Times During the Peninsular War and Served with the 13th Regiment of Foot in North America During the War of 1812, medal named in the correct style “MAJOR WILLIAM WILLIAMS 1ST BN 81ST “. Period repair to the suspension, complete with the original lunettes and ribbon with gold ribbon buckle. Remains in good condition. Sir William Williams K.C.B., K.T.S. 1776 – 1832. He purchased his ensigncy in the 54th Regiment in 1792, during the 2 years following he served in the Low countries under the Duke of York. Promoted to Lieutenant in Sept 1793 he proceeded to the West indies where he was wounded during the action at St. Vincent. In 1796 he was a Captain and returned to the British Isles to help suppress the rebellion in Ireland. He then went to Egypt under Sir Ralph Abercromby and was said to have been the first soldier to land in Egypt and was involved in every action. In 1802 he was Brevet Major being given a substantive rank in the 81st 2 years later. Wounded for the second time at Corunna, he then participated in the expedition to Walcheren and in November 1809 he was posted to 5/60th as Lieut.-Colonel. Wounded twice at Bussaco, once a Fuentes D’Onor and after being wounded for the 6th time at Salamanca he transferred to 13th Regiment stationed in North America being involved in the fighting at Lake Champlain and Plattsburg. At St.Johns, New Brunswick he was in command of the advanced posts on the Richelieu river when the attack by the American General Wilkinson was repulsed. In 1815 he became a K.C.B. and became a Major General in 1830 dying at home in Bath 2 years later. For his service at Corunna, Fuentes D’Onor, Cuidad Rodrigo, Badajoz and Salamanca he was awarded the Army Gold Cross with 1 clasp. In 1813 he received the Portuguese Order of the Tower and Sword. Major William Williams arrived in Spain with 2/81st as part of Sir David Baird Contingent when they landed at Corunna between the 13th and 26th October 1808. Baird’s troops joined with Moore’s main force on 20th December. Lieutenant General Sir John Moores victory at Sahagun on 21st December 1808 had confirmed the position of the British army in Spain and caused Napoleon to redirect the majority of his forces away from recently captured Madrid to pursue the British in an attempt to block their access to the coast (and the possibility of escape). Realising he was severely outnumbered, with Napoleon having some 250,000 troops at his disposal and his having beaten the Spanish army, Sir John Moore realised that his only option was to ‘run for it’ back to the coast to escape by sea. Thus, on 25th December the British army began its retreat over 250 miles of inhospitable mountainous terrain through snow and ice continually being harried by the advancing French troops. It is estimated that the British Army lost some 5000 men during the retreat. The main body of the British army arrived at Corunna on the 11th of January 1809 to find that only 26 of the 270 transport ships had arrived with the rest being delayed at Vigo due to contrary winds. Moor took the opportunity to re-equip his army with the 5000 muskets and ammunition taken from the stores at Corunna, the remaining munitions of almost 12,000 barrels of powder and 300,000 musket cartridges in 2 magazines were destroyed in massive explosions on 14th January to prevent then being captured by the French. On the same day the ships arrived in the harbour and Moore began to embark the troops starting with artillery and cavalry. To cover the embarkation Moore had selected a defensive position on a ridge of high ground approximately 2 miles south of Corunna. On 15th January Marshal Soult manoeuvred his forces onto the higher ridges opposite. Moore deployed his army to face the French with Hopes Division on the left and Baird on the right. Soult planned to make his main thrust with Mermet’s division around the village of Elvina intending to turn Moores flank and roll up his line whilst the rest of the British line would be kept occupied by Merle and Delaborde’s Divisions. On the afternoon of the 16th January Moore, convinced there would be no action that day had just started to withdraw some of his troops so that they could embark when the French launched their attack. As the French batteries fired, two of Mermet’s brigades advanced toward the village of Elvina pushing back the picquets of the 4th and 50th Foot. The French 31me Léger approached the village in 2 columns whilst the 47me Line went to outflank the village on the left. Moore rode to the right flank and instructed the 4th to throw back their right wing to protect against the encircling movement, meanwhile Baird had ordered the 42nd forward to counterattack. The 50th then advanced against the 31me Léger’s left column the fighting that followed was confused with the Battalion becoming broken up into small groups and the 50th was ordered to withdraw leaving the village in French hands. Baird’s Divisional reserves, the 1st Foot Guards, were called up and the 42nd believing they were being relieved started to withdraw until Moore intervened to prevent this. Soon after Moore fell from his horse with a mortal wound having been struck on the shoulder by a round shot. The fighting in Elvina continued until dusk, Mermet fed in his reserves, the reinforced British still could not fully eject the French from the village. Merle tried to support the French in the village by advancing his left wing toward the village, but this was countered by Manningham who advance the 1st and 81st down the slope to attack the flank of the 4me Léger. The French turned to meet the attack and a desperate fight lasting 2 hours followed with Merle supporting his men with the 2me Léger. The 81st suffered considerable casualties and had run out of ammunition, they were then replaced by the 59th. After a further advance by Merle on the right flank the French withdrew. As darkness fell at 6.00pm the fighting ceased across the whole battlefield without either side having made any territorial advantage. During the fighting the 81st suffered 30 dead and 133 wounded of which Major William Williams was one. Later that evening the British army began to withdraw from its positions leaving campfires and picquets to conceal their departure. The embarkation continued through the night and it wasn’t until 8am the following day that the French realised the British had retired and so advanced on the town. The last rear-guard left the town on January 18th with the Spanish garrison waiting until the fleet was at sea before surrendering. The fleet embarked some 26,000 men over the 5 days.

Lot 358

2x WW2 Polish Air Force Identity Bracelets, first being a fine 1930’s deco style bracelet on linked chain with a red and enamel and mother of pear shield in the form of the Polish air force coloured diamond with Polish pilots badge to the centre. Reverse engraved “3-10-1902 L. WHERLY”. The second in the lot is a silver bracelet with Polish pilots badge to the centre and reverse is engraved “SOUVIENS – TOI TOUJOURS – JEAN – 1943”. Both remain in very good condition. (2 items)

Lot 38

The Extremely Rare and Possibly Unique WW2 MBE (Military) and Dunkirk Evacuation Military Medal (M.M) Medal Group of Acting Group Captain Leslie Ralph Flower of the Royal Air Force, An Unusual Example of an Army Gallantry Award to a Member of the RAF For Service at Sea, group consists of M.B.E. 2nd type Military, Military Medal GVI “517225 CPL L. R. FLOWER R.A.F.”, 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Defence medal, War medal 1939-45 (last 4 unnamed as issued), General Service medal 1918-62 ERII with clasp Malaya “FLT LT. L. R. FLOWER R.A.F”. - Group mounted as worn by the recipient. This group is sold with the following related items, Original bestowal document for the award of the MBE, named to Pilot Officer Leslie Ralph Flower MM RAF and dated 2nd June 1943. Also with case for MBE. Recipients Dunkirk medal in card box of issue. A framed picture (59 x 69.5cm) with caricatures of the members of the officer’s mess RAF Felixstowe, dated October 1949. An engraved silver (h/m Birmingham 1970) presentation cigarette box. The engraving on the lid depicts the Long Range Recovery and Search Craft of the type introduced by Group Captain Flower during his time as Director RAF Marine Craft. The engraving on the front depicts the Seaplane Tender which Group Captain Flower took to Dunkirk in 1940. The inscription on the inside of the lid reads ‘Presented to Group Captain L R Flower MBE MM RAF by the Officers and Airmen of the Marine Branch November 1970’. A cased model, by Brian Williams, of RAF High Speed Launch 127 deploying in support of Operation Jubilee (Dieppe raid 19th August 1942). Flying Officer Flower was Master of this craft during the operation. Presentation plaque with crest for RAF Mount Batten, presented to Group Captain Flower on his retirement from the service. Plaque inscribed ‘Presented to Gp Capt L R Flower MBE, MM RAF from the Officers and Men of RAF Mount Batten November 1970’. 2 printed folders of supporting information providing details of Group Captain Flowers service career and including an extremely detailed account of his involvement in the Dunkirk evacuation written by the Group Captain himself. Memory stick containing an audio file of an interview given by Grp Cpt Flower to Radio Solent on the 50th anniversary of Dunkirk. M.B.E Military – London Gazette 2nd June 1943. Information from the vendor indicates that this award relates to his time at RAF Carsewall when he led the rescue of a number of flying boats that had broken free of their moorings during a storm, thus keeping the unit operational. Military Medal – London Gazette 1st January 1941 ‘The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant conduct’, The original citation for the Military medal reads; “One Pinnace and 5 Seaplane Tenders left Calshot at 0430 hours on Thursday, 30th May, and proceeded to Dunkirk to assist in the evacuation of the B.E.F. They were towed by a tug but owing to rough weather the tow had to be cast off and the boats were ordered to proceed under their power. They were then engaged on the very difficult task of ferrying soldiers from the beach to larger vessels lying off the shore. During this operation, although not individually attacked, they were constantly under shell fire and subject to raids. Under difficult circumstances of a lee shore and heavy swell it has been reported that some 500 men were taken off and saved. In the process two Seaplane Tenders were lost, one through over-crowding and the second through damage to propellers and subsequent grounding. On Sunday, the 2nd June, two Seaplane Tenders were required to perform a special duty. The crews were selected from volunteers. During the passage to Dunkirk the two boats were first bombed and then repeatedly machine -gunned by three enemy aircraft. In the attacks Seaplane Tender No.243 was sunk and of the officers, crew and passengers, only one was saved. Seaplane Tender No.276, of which Corporal Flower was in charge, was ordered by the Senior Naval Officer present to carry on to Dunkirk in execution of orders. During the whole of the operations in which the Seaplane Tenders were involved, the coxswains and crews showed a strong sense of discipline and duty. In this, the work of Corporal Flower and his crew is specially mentioned. After being subjected to bombing and machine gun fire, in which his starboard engine throttle controls were shot away, Corporal Flower, when ordered to do so, carried on to Dunkirk, completed his task and returned to Dover with only one engine serviceable. It is considered that the resourcefulness of Corporal Flower and his crew contributed to saving Seaplane Tender No. 276 and the personnel on board when attacked. Thus, a machine gun mounting was improvised out of a towing bollard, engine starting handle, tubing and rope. From this they were able to maintain a high rate of fire with their Lewis Gun. Corporal Flower, during the operation of the 30th May and 2nd June, carried out his duties in a most commendable way and is therefore strongly recommended for the award of the Empire Gallantry Medal or the British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service.’

Lot 39

A Very Fine Second World War Bomber Command Pathfinder Force Distinguished Flying Cross And Second Award Bar Group of Six, Awarded To A Navigator In 405 Squadron (R.C.A.F.), A Police Officer In His Civilian Life, consisting of George VI Distinguished Flying Cross officially engraved 1944, with additional private engraving “FLT G.W. GILLESPIE DFC AND BAR”, second award bar officially engraved 1945, 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star, Defence medal, War Medal 1939-45 all un-named as issued, and a EIIR Police Long Service and Good Conduct medal “CH. INSPR GEOFFREY F. W. GILLESPIE”. Group mounted on bar as worn – Note 1939-45 star and ACE star are on the wrong ribbons. Also with mounted matching group of miniature medals but missing DFC bar and Police LSGC medal. D.F.C. London Gazette 14/11/1944 – Acting Flight Lieutenant, Geoffrey Frank Waller GILLESPIE (141555) R.A.F.V.R. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Recommendation dated 20th August 1944 states ‘41 sorties (195 hours). This officer is a skilled and capable navigator in a very successful crew. Flight Lieutenant Gillespie has a long and varied operational career, and has, on many occasions, been placed in imminent personal danger. In spite of this fact he has not veered from his allotted tasks, but has shown a coolness and dogged devotion which has set a magnificent example to all fellow members of his crew. Strongly recommended for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross’. Bar to D.F.C. London Gazette 23/3/1945 - Acting Flight Lieutenant, Geoffrey Frank Waller GILLESPIE D.F.C. (141555) R.A.F.V.R. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Recommendation ‘Since previous award sorties 13; flying hours 55. Throughout two tours of operations Flying Officer Gillespie has displayed outstanding navigational skills and devotion to duty. He has participated in numerous attacks against such vital targets as Berlin, Stuttgart and Frankfurt. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross he has maintained a high standard of cool courage and determination.’ Geoffrey Frank Waller Gillespie was born on 27th July 1912 in Lewisham, by 1939 he is a Police Inspector living in Croydon, Surrey with his wife Marjory. Promoted to Flying Officer in October 1943 he took part in his first bombing mission (to Berlin) on 23rd December 1943 with 405 (RCAF) squadron in an Avro Lancaster. This was then followed by 6 further missions to Berlin before the middle of February 1944 when he then moved on to other targets in Germany Belgium and France. The squadron, as part of No.8 (Pathfinder) Group, were responsible for the marking the targets for the main bombing force and so Gillespie’s role as navigator would have been key in the correct positioning of the markers and hence the success of the bombing raid. For the daylight missions to Bottrop (30/9/44) and the Scheldt Gun Batteries (11/10/44) his aircraft was designated ‘Master Bomber’ and in that role they would circle the target broadcasting instructions to both Pathfinder and Main Force aircraft, correcting aiming points and co-ordinating the attack. Post war he returned to policing duties and he died on 15th January 1974 in Hillingdon, London.

Lot 40

WW2 Royal Air Force Bomber Command Medal & Log Book Grouping of Flying Officer (Pilot) Ronald K Cawdery No50 Squadron, interesting grouping comprising of two RAF pilots log books and medal group of 1939-45 star, France & Germany star, Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal. The first log book is his South African issue example, which is where he spent most of his wartime service training, many entries in the log for training exercises etc. He finally qualified as a pilot in 1945 and took part in some of the last bombing operations of the war, including the attacks on Moblis, Lutzchendorf and Pilsen, all in April 1945. The other log book has a few entries noted, all being late 1945/46 once the war was over and whilst waiting to be demobbed. Accompanying the group are some photocopied images from his service and newspaper cuttings etc.

Lot 455

Tunics of WW1 Gloucestershire Regiment Distinguished Service Order (D.S.O) Winner Captain Edward Benjamin Pope, the first is a blue four pocket patrol tunic with early type Gloucestershire regiment tunic buttons, medal ribbons for the DSO, 1914-15 star, BWM and Allied Victory medal with MID oakleaf. Majors rank crown to the shoulders. No name inside of this tunic. The second tunic is his WW2 period service dress tunic with regimental tunic buttons and officers collar badges. This tunic is named to the interior tailors label. Edward Benjamin Pope was commissioned into the 8th Battalion Gloucestershire regiment in 1915, he appears to have continued to serve with the 8th battalion throughout the war. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order in 1918, the recommendation for the award was as follows, “Lt (T Capt) Edward Benjamin Pope, Glou R. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when an important tactical position was in grave3 danger. He succeeded in rallying the line and led forward in face of heavy rifle and machine gun fire. Heavy casualties were inflicted on the enemy, and the line was re-established in its former position. Throughout he showed the greatest courage and resource”.

Lot 471

WW1 Photograph Frame Made From the Aluminium from Crashed German Zeppelin L-21 Shot Down in the Thames Estuary 27th November 1916, fine picture frame in typical WW1 style with aluminium covering to the front and engraved to the top “L21”. Black and white photograph of RFC private in maternity pattern tunic. Reverse of the frame with wood backing and a typed label giving details of the Zeppelin. L-21 was the identification number for the German naval airship LZ 21, the ship flew 10 raids on England and 17 reconnaissance missions. The ship was shot down by Major Sir Egbert Cadbury DSC DFC JP DL, from the famous Cadbury Chocolate family. An account of the action in which he shot down the airship is as follows, “I saw the Zeppelin approaching the coast and immediately chased after it. It was flying about 5,000 feet when I first saw it and it immediately climbed to 8,000 feet. I went after it. I approached from the stern about 3,000 feet below and fired four drums of explosive ammunition into its stern, which immediately started to light. At the same time one of the other pilots was flying over the Zeppelin and to his horror he saw a man in the machine-gun pit run to the other side and leap overboard. Having seen the Zeppelin circle down to the sea in a blazing mass – a most horrible sight – I went back to Yarmouth. I could not say I felt very elated or pleased at this; somehow I was overawed at the spectacle of this Zeppelin and all the people aboard going down into the sea”.

Lot 50

An Unusual WW2 Long Service Medal Group of Five to a Member of the Royal Army Pay Corps Who Retired as a Major in 1972, consisting of France & Germany star, Defence medal, War medal 1939-45, Army Long Service medal ERII with 2nd award bar “7885996 W.O. CL.2 T.A. GULLIFORD R.A.P.C. “ (official correction to digits ‘5996’) and a Meritorious Service medal ERII “7885996 W.O. CL.1 T.A. GULLIFORD R.A.P.C.” (First 3 medals unnamed as issued). Medals display mounted on a red board with matching miniature medals and a pair of R.A.P.C. collar badges. Thomas Alfred Gulliford was commissioned as Lieutenant (Assistant Paymaster) in the London Gazette (LG) 16th August 1963 being promoted to Captain (Assistant Paymaster) in LG of 3rd April 1964. LG of 3rd April 1970 records his promotion to Major (Assistant Paymaster) with his retirement appearing in the LG of 10th April 1972. The bar to his Long Service was announced in the LG of 24th January 1972. Sold with a folder of copied research and a colour photo taken in later life.

Lot 546

Pair of Pre-Third Reich Period Regimental Trumpet Banners for the 1st (Prussian) Battalion 18th Infantry Regiment, super untouched pair of trumpet banners both produced in a fine blue silk cloth with Imperial style white diagonal sections leading to the central black chain stitched eagle within a bullion wire wreath. Gold tassel fringing to three sides of the banners and leather trim to the top with leather securing straps. The reverse sides of the flags differ in style, both in white silk cloth, first with six chain stitched shields having emblems and details of various Imperial German regiments which amalgamated into 18th Infantry regiment, in gold bullion wire embroidery is “I.(βreuß.) Batl. 18. Inftr. Regiment”, the second has a central shield which is chain stitched and scroll below within laurel wreath “Inf.Reg. GrafBarfuβ (4.Westf.) no.17”, also bullion embroidered “1. Kompanie I.(βreuß.) Batl. 18. Inftr. Regiment”. Both show light wear with a couple of small moth nip holes to one and a slight stain to the other but generally both are very good condition. Both were liberated by a British serviceman when stationed in Germany at the end of WW2. These trumpet banners were probably used in the Reichswehr period and into the early stages of the Third Reich era. (2 items)

Lot 56

* A Group of Six Medals to a Canadian Serviceman Who Saw Service in Both the Second World War and in the Korean War, group consists of Defence and War medals (Canadian silver issues), Canadian Volunteer Service medal (first 3 unnamed as issued), Queens Korea medal “SM 800412 M.J. MALESKI”, United Nations Korea medal “SM 800412 M.J.MALESKI” and a Canadian Forces Decoration ERII “PTE M J MALESKI”. M Prefix indicates Militia District 13, Alberta and Northwest Territories. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.

Lot 57

* Canadian Korean War Medal Pair, consisting of Queens Korea medal (British issue) “SK 9997 SA VATNSDAL” (First 2 digits of service number have been over stamped), United Nations Korea medal “SK 9997 S A VATNSDAL”. Sherdy Alan Vatnsdal enlisted into the Canadian Forces in September 1951 he served in the PPCLI and was awarded his Canadian Parachutists badge in May 1952. In October 1952 he qualified as an Infantry Sniper Grp 1, in May 1953 he was in Korea and returned to Canada in December 1953. He went overseas again in June 1954, this time to Germany and during this time he qualified as an Infantry Mortarman returning to Canada in April 1955 being discharged in June 1955. In October 1955 he re-joined and following a stint at the Royal Canadian School of Signals he served in 1 Airborne Squadron as a Signal man until his discharge in November 1958. His service record indicates that his Korea medal was returned and reissued on 2 occasions (1955 and 1956) but there are no details on the reason for this. This item has been imported from outside the EU so is subject to a 5% import duty on the hammer price.

Lot 69

Selection of Books of Medals & Boer War Interest, consisting of Volume 1 & 2 of “The Roll of the Imperial Yeomanry, Scottish Horse & Lovats Scouts, Second Boer War 1899-1902” compiled by Asplin, “South African War Honours and Awards 189-902” by Arms & Armour press, “The George Medal – Catalogue of George Medals from the Collection of William H Fevyer”, “The Collector and Researchers Guide to the Great War – 1 Medals” by Williamson, “Western Australian Contingents to the South African War” by Burridge and “First Queensland Mounted Infantry Contingent in the South African War” by Clark.

Lot 759

Georgian Great Marlborough Police Officers Tipstaff c1830, brass tube with crown top engraved “IV GR POLICE OFFICE GT MARBRO ST”. With turned wooden handle. Some dents and polishing but generally good condition. 19 ½ cms in length. In 1792 seven Police offices were established in London at Great Marlborough Street, Hatton Garden, Worship Street, Whitechappel, Shadwell, Union Hall and Queens Square. Originally 6 police officers (called runners) were attached to each office under control of magistrates, working on the previous Bow Street model. These were the first organised Police for London. They were armed with pistols and carried these tipstaffs as a sign of their authority.

Lot 788

WW1 First Aid Field Dressings, three examples of Great War British issue field dressings in original packs with instruction details printed and all WW1 dated (1918). Accompanied by an American WW1 example, 2x WW2 period shell dressing packs and the oilskin lining from a British Brodie steel helmet.

Lot 844

2x WW1 Engraved Wristwatches, the first with un-marked enamel dial and subsidiary dial, engraved to the reverse of the casing “Cpl W. MILLS ATTD R.H. GDS 1917” and the other watch with white enamel dial, engraved to the reverse of the casing “M HERVEY PRES W.R.N.S 23.11.18”. Both do not appear to be in working order, first missing winder. (2 items) Ex Jerry Withers collection.

Lot 852

Japanese 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment Photograph Album Covering Invasion of China 1935-39, interesting album compiled by an Artilleryman Kazushi Matsubara. Good images showing the capture of Shanghai, fighting with heavy artillery and machine guns against Chinese troops. Some post war photographs with his comrades. Accompanied by an official regimental photograph album detailing the exploits of the regiment. (129 images in the first album,2 items)

Lot 9

An Interesting Royal Humane Society Medal in Silver Awarded to John Dodd Who Was Also Awarded a First Class Albert Medal (for saving life at sea) For The Same Incident in Hong Kong 1871, Royal Humane Society, small silver medal (successful) edge engraved “JOHN DODD 9TH AUGUST 1871”, complete with top suspension buckle and case of issue. Albert Medal, London Gazette 29 October 1872 (in a joint citation with Mr. Augustus Raymond Margary, Assistant in Her Majesty’s Consular Service in China): ‘During the raging of a very violent typhoon, which burst over the north coast of Formosa on the 9th August 1871, the schooner Anne of Hong Kong, and the French barque Adèle were amongst the vessels blown from their anchorage and driven on the rocky shore of Ke-lung Harbour. The night was very dark, with a blinding rain, and great quantities of wreckage were floating in the water and being washed ashore in the surf; but, by the aid of a brilliant light of burning camphor, the position of the ships was made out from the shore. Mr. Augusts Raymond Margary, Assistant in Her Majesty’s Consular Service in China, and Mr. John Dodd, a British Merchant, at Ke-lung, had a rope fastened to their bodies and went into the surf with a view to siding the crew of the schooner Anne, of Hong Kong, the nearest ship that could be discerned. Aiding each other, they waded and then swam a distance of some thirty or forty yards through the surf. The rope proved to be too short, and they were compelled to either throw it away or return to the shore. They threw the rope off and reached the ship by swimming. They then tried to reach the shore with a rope from the ship, and after making an unsuccessful effort to do this, they persuaded two volunteers to lower a small boat, which was done with great difficulty, in which Messrs Margary and Dodd tried to row back with a rope. Their efforts were frustrated. The boat was turned completely over and Mr. Margary was for a few moments underneath it. They were, however, thrown on shore with fortunately but few bruises. The ship was rocking violently from side to side when they left her, but seemed to sustain no damage, and by the advice of the Captain, who appeared confident then of the strength of his ship, they desisted from further efforts, as there were more distressing cases calling for attention further off. Timber was strewn on the beach and was beating against the rocks in such a way that little hope could be entertained of any living thing yet remaining; but an occasional wail of the sufferers in the sea induced Messrs Margary and Dodd to persevere for several hours. They then with difficulty, effort, and danger, and in the dark, crawled over sandstone rocks of a peculiarly rugged nature, amidst breakers and wreck, until they arrived to within a short distance of the remains of the French ship Adèle, and by swimming they were able to make a connection with her by rope to the shore. Mr. Dodd swam to seize the buoy which the Frenchmen threw over, while Mr. Margary swam to meet him with the shore rope. They joined the two and immediately gained the deck, which was by this time shattered. With the aid of the rope the greater part of the crew passed safely to shore, when Mr. Dodd and Mr. Margary discovered the boatswain lying half under water, with his leg completely broken above the ankle. They raised him and carried him on shore by swimming. They then made repeated efforts to cross the broken back of the ship, to save four men who remained cut off in the bows. These men were helplessly frightened and could scarcely be got down. Messrs Margary and Dodd in the end succeeded, but were both washed down by a heavy sea, which caused much injury to Mr. Dodd. The last thing which left the ship was a black cat, which clung to Mr. Margary’s shoulder in spite of the heavy surf which was rolling all over, and when they left the ship she was actually breaking up beneath their feet.” Information with this lot, citing an unspecified local paper of the time, indicates the ‘we understand that the French Consul has written to his Government in most (deservedly) flattering terms of Mr Dodd’s bravery; and that gentleman will, we hope, receive some recognition of his successful and humane efforts.’It is understood that as these were the days before the Entente Cordiale, Queen Victoria awarded Mr Dodd the Albert medal in Gold rather than he receive an award from the French (although this cannot be proven!) Albert medal sold DNW 5th December 2018 (Hammer £17,000).

Lot 309

A retro 746 EET 79/2 cream cradle telephone; first aid tin; brass andirons, coal scuttle, tools etc

Lot 338

A Royal Doulton model Horse, First Born, matt, plinth base, others Spirit of the Wind etc (3)

Lot 148

Royal Crown Derby 1128 pattern Imari footed bonbon dish, first quality; loving cup, second quality; cigarette table lighter, first quality.(3)

Lot 121

Five Rolling Stones albums to include 'Aftermath' Australasia re-issue, Sleeve: VG+ Disc: NM, 'Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass)', 1981 Japan Re-issue, Blue Vinyl, Sleeve: VG+ Disc: NM, 'Emotional Rescue', 1980 First UK pressing, Sleeve: VG Disc: VG+, 'Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!', 1970 US pressing, Sleeve: Poor Disc: VG and 'Through The Past, Darkly'

Lot 126

Six albums to include Rainbow 'Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow', UK limited edition pressing, Sleeve: VG+ Disc: NM, Rainbow 'Rising', 1976 UK limited edition pressing, Sleeve: VG+ Disc: NM, Slade 'Nobody's Fools', 1976 First UK pressing, Sleeve: VG+ Disc: VG+, Mother's Ruin ' Road to Ruin', 1982 First UK pressing, Sleeve: VG+ Disc: NM, Scorpions 'Blackout', 1982 first UK pressing, Sleeve: NM Disc: VG+ and Rush 'Hemispheres', 1978 US picture disc, Sleeve: VG+ Disc VG+

Lot 139

The Who, 'My Generation', 1965 First UK pressing, Brunswick, Lat 8616, Mono, Sleeve: VG Disc: VG

Lot 153

Four 'The Clash' albums, Vinyl Records, to include London Calling, The Clash, Sandinista! and Give 'Em Enough Rope, all First UK pressings and in very good condition, together with a compilation 'The Story of The Clash'

Lot 253

A mixed lot to include boxed collectors plates, Beanie Baby dolls, framed pictures, Corgi, coins, first day covers and other items

Lot 572

oak, inlaid with ebony and bone, with an arrangement of six drawers to one side and two cupboard doors to the other137cm long, 74cm high, 75cm deepProvenance: From The Millinery Works Collection.Footnote: Note: Arthur Simpson was first apprenticed to a Kendal cabinet maker, then to Gillow’s of Lancaster as Architectural and General Wood Carver. He returned to Kendal in 1885 and opened his own workshop, employing several workers, and in 1889 was showing at the Arts & Crafts Society Exhibition in London. His Lake District house was designed by C F A Voysey in 1908. The high quality of the timber chosen, the cabinetmaking and the quality of the carving are characteristics of Simpson's work, and which recommended him to Voysey as a maker for his own designs. The metalware suggests the work of Nelson Dawson (1859 - 1941) a fellow Quaker, and member of the Art Workers' Guild who supplied ironwork for Simpson.

Lot 465

painted and silvered wood and moulded gesso frame, mirrored glass plates, bears ivorine label verso DANIELL 42-44-46 WIGMORE STREET LONDON167cm x 94.5cmFootnote: Literature: Metcalf, P.C. Syrie Maugham: Staging the Glamorous Interior, Acanthus 2010, p.107Note: Syrie Maugham was the leading British interior designer in the 1920s and 1930s. She is best known for being the first to decorate her drawing room white in its totality and for her stellar client list which included Margaret, Duchess of Argyll, Wallis Simpson, Elsa Schiaparelli, Edward James and Stephen Tennant amongst many others. Maugham opened her first shop in Baker Street, London in 1922. As it thrived, she began decorating, taking on projects in Palm Beach and California and adding shops in New York and Chicago. The current lot, with its design origins in the 18th century and white craquelure paint finish, is typical of Maugham’s aesthetic style.

Lot 282

glazed earthenware, painted signature in green, printed factory stamp, impressed 14322.5cm highFootnote: Note: In 1897 William Moorcroft was employed as a designer at James Macintyre & Co.; with a background in ceramic chemistry, he was a keen experimenter and introduced an array of new wares and glazes to the production line. However, it wasn’t until the launch of ‘Florian Ware’, one year later, which really cemented his reputation as a talented designer and ceramicist. The arrangement of sinuous flowing lines and intricate foliate patterns were outlined using an applied raised slip, a technique known as tube-lining. Moorcroft was meticulous, and oversaw every stage of production to ensure quality was met at the highest level; and Florian Ware was the first range in which Moorcroft began to sign his name or initials on every piece he worked on and supervised. Over the next few years, richer colours were introduced and several new patterns were registered. In particular, the charming designs of trees amongst rolling hills in an English countryside caught the eye of Liberty’s in London, and a partnership was soon struck between Moorcroft and the company. who remained a major outlet of his pottery, as well as other significant retailer’s such as Harrod’s and Tiffany & Co. In 1912 Moorcroft’s relationship with the directors at James Macintyre disintegrated and in 1913, with the financial backing of the Liberty family, he opened his own pottery in Cobridge. He was inundated with orders from several distributors who were keen to support his venture, and many of the popular patterns from the Macintyre period such as Spanish, Pomegranate, Hazeldene and Claremont, continued to be produced at Cobridge. However, he was also keen to develop his particular interest in his Florian-style designs and some of these early Macintyre patterns were revived and redeveloped in bolder forms and richer colours from the late 1920s. By the 1930s, tastes were beginning to change and whilst English native flowers always remained central to his most popular wares, Moorcroft started to look further afield for new inspiration. Amongst some his hi contemporaries, for example Charles Noke and Bernard Moore, there was a growing interest in the high-fired Oriental wares which produced the most intense and dramatic effects. To achieve these flambé glazes Moorcroft built his own special kiln and was highly secretive about his methods, however the ware produced as a result were arguably some of his most remarkable, given the complex and demanding nature of the skills required. Whilst other potteries sought to deliver a consistent sang de boeuf colour, Moorcroft embraced the unpredictable nature of the kiln and the eccentric array of colourful glazes it could produce, making every piece unique. Walter Moorcroft took over management of the pottery after his father’s passing in 1945. During a few difficult years of transition, his father’s designs were crucial in ensuring the success and continuation of the business, but soon after Walter developed his own style which matured into the 1950s. William displayed a clear preference in using English flowers and landscapes for his wares, however Walter was fascinated by more exotic species and so patterns such as Hibiscus, Arum Lily, Caribbean and Marine began to emerge alongside a dramatic use of colour. Importantly, Walter was also knowledgeable of the transmutation process and exhibited the same skill as his father to continue the production of flambé wares. In 1998 the pottery established a new Design Studio, led by Senior Designer Rachel Bishop, to further expand its range of products and continues to build on William and Walter’s legacy today.

Lot 195

watercolour, signed and dated J.E. NUTTGENS/ 1979, 42.5cm x 39cm; together with SEVEN FURTHER STAINED GLASS CARTOONS BY JOSPH NUTTGENS, pencil, ink and watercolour, including a ROUNDEL, for Winchester Diocese, signed and dated 1938, 12.5cm diameter; and an EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN, signed and dated 1928, 36cm x 25.5cmFootnote: Note: Born in Aachen, Germany in 1892, Nuttgens moved to London with his family in 1895 when he was just 3 years old. He studied at the Central School of Arts & Crafts under Christopher Whall from whom he learnt the tenets of the Arts & Crafts designer and was influenced by the philosophy and style of Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris. He became head of stained glass at the Royal College of Art, although he was interred during the First World War because of his German birth. Subsequently, he worked for other studios including James Powell & Sons before setting up his own studio at Piggotts Hill near High Wycombe. Nuttgens was an important influence on other stained glass makers including John Piper and Patrick Reyntiens, whose partnership began in his studio.

Lot 583

oak and ebonised oak, maker’s label verso THE RUSSELL WORKSHOPS BROADWAY/ DESIGNER GORDON RUSSELL/ FOREMAN EDGAR TURNER/ CABINET MAKER C TURNER DATE 1/11/28, with keys175cm wide, 181cm high, 57cm deepProvenance: From The Millinery Works Collection.Footnote: Note: Unlike his contemporaries, many of whom initially trained as architects, Gordon Russell was primarily self-taught. He and his father were acutely aware of the exciting hub of activity in the Cotswolds, led by pioneers such as C. R. Ashbee and Ernest Gimson; after witnessing unimaginable scenes of complete destruction after the First World War, Russell was determined to create furniture that would stand the test of time and be valued by generations to come. Together he and his father established Russell & Sons in 1922 and were advocates of the Arts & Crafts ideology as they sought to improve working conditions and provide educational opportunities for their workforce, whilst at the same time producing high-quality pieces that celebrated design and the craftsman. Clearly influenced by Gimson and Scandinavian modernism, out of Russell’s Workshops came simple, yet highly functional pieces, using the finest quality woods and showcases traditional craftsmanship. In 1947 Russell was appointed chairman of the Design Council and played a crucial role in the design and manufacture of Utility furniture in the post-war years which helped re-build the country.

Lot 352

watercolour on silk and with ivory sticks, capped with silvered metal, inscribed, signed and dated THE ISLAND OF THE FAY/ PHOEBE A. TRAQUAIR/ 1889, set within card box32.5cm x 60cm (open)Footnote: Note: In the late 1880s the Irish-born Phoebe Anna Traquair was involved in a range of crafts in addition to painting her second Edinburgh mural cycle at the Song School, St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral (1888-92). In addition, she was working on embroideries and beginning to engage in both commercial book illustration and finely illuminating modern British poetry, notably Alfred Lord Tennyson’s In Memoriam.Among her more everyday domestic crafts was fan painting. She first practised it at home in Dublin, winning a medal at the age of fourteen. A few years later, as a student attending the Royal Dublin Society’s art school, a second fan was awarded a Queen’s Medal in the school’s submission to South Kensington’s National Competition. Two later fans are known. The first, dated 1888, was likely made for her personal use as it subsequently passed to her daughter and granddaughter and thence to the V&A in the mid-1970s. Given the title The Sleeping Beauty, it was painted with a scene of a sleeping girl watched by Cupid.Traquair painted this fan the following year. Its subject, The Land of the Fay, was taken from Celtic lore, and gave her the opportunity to explore non-classical imagery. A boat is being steered to Tir Na Nog, the ‘land of the young’. The waters are peopled by mermaids and fish. In design it is unique, although in 1905 she would enamel a stunning mermaid necklace (also in the V&A), and her delight in patterning the swirling waters would soon find reinterpretation in The Souls of the Blest, the second panel (1889-91) of her embroidered draught screen The Salvation of Mankind (c.1886-93 (Edinburgh Museums and Galleries, City Art Centre), and later in her ceiling decoration The Six Days of Creation (1896) in the South Chapel of the Mansfield Place Church (Mansfield Traquair Centre).With thanks to Elizabeth Cumming for her footnote for this lotNote: Please be aware that this lot contains material that 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 http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/

Lot 244

walnut, carved maker's cypher and date 76cm diameter, 61cm highFootnote: Note: During the First World War, Stanley Webb Davies spent much of his time in France building huts for refugees. This only further deepened his love for woodworking which he had developed since he was a young boy at school. Upon his return from the war in 1920, he became an apprentice to Arthur Romney Green, before setting up his own workshop in Windermere in 1923, where he worked until his retirement in 1961. Davies’ work ultimately represents a reaction against machine-made furniture of the Victorian era. Instead, he sought to celebrate the physical demands of the craftsman by exposing certain elements of the construction and using techniques such as chamfering which focussed one’s attention to the character of the timber and skill involved in making simple and elegant handmade pieces. He kept a small stock in his workshop but much of the designs he produced throughout his career were made to commission.

Lot 532

oak, with iron fittings106cm wide, 166cm high, 45.5cm deepProvenance: From The Millinery Works Collection.Footnote: Literature: Heal, Oliver S. Sir Ambrose Heal and the Heal Cabinet Factory 1897-1939, Unicorn 2014, p. 153Note: This model is the first time an arched apron was employed by the designer.Note: Ambrose Heal is widely considered a pioneer of modern furniture design. After studying at the Slade School of Art, Heal joined the family furniture business established by his great-grandfather John Harris Heal in 1893, where he initially worked in the bedding department. Not long after, he began designing furniture for the firm. These designs adopted simple lines, using unvarnished oak or chestnut and were far more robust in appearance, much to the disdain of his sales colleagues who were used to selling far more elaborate furniture that took inspiration from the early 18th century. Despite this, Heal was recognised in 1900 when he won a silver medal at the Paris Exhibition for a bedroom suite. He was soon appointed chairman of the company in 1913; he was the driving force behind their renewed marketing efforts and expanded the range of products produced in a bid to appeal to the emerging middle class. Heals' furniture embraced the Arts & Crafts ideals, and while he did accept some machinery into the production line, he was resolute in ensuring that the quality of craftsmanship never suffered as a result. As well as chairman of the family business, Heal was also a founding member of the Design & Industries Association, which campaigned to increase the standard of British Design under the slogan ‘Fitness for Purpose’. Early Heal’s designs clearly demonstrate an admiration for Arts & Crafts, but as tastes changed the company was able to innovate quickly and began to embrace stylistic influences from Art Deco and Modernism. Before his retirement from the family firm in 1959, Heal was knighted in 1933 and appointed a Royal designer for industry in 1939.

Lot 553

brass and wrought steeleach 34.5cm wide, 65cm high, 21cm deepProvenance: Hurtwood House, Hurtwood Chase, Abinger Hammer;From The Millinery Works Collection.Footnote: Note: Gimson first started designing andirons in this style after seeing a similar 17th-century pair at Haddon Hall in Derbyshire.

Lot 560

walnut, with chequered beaded inlay and single drop-in leaf158cm closed, 99cm deep, 77cm high, 234cm extendedProvenance: From The Millinery Works Collection.Footnote: Provenance: Arthur Mitchell; thence by descent.Note: Arthur Mitchell, whose father Henry founded the Smethwick brewery that would become Mitchells & Butlers, was a great patron of Cotswolds School craftsmen. Peter van der Waals was the foreman and chief cabinet maker for Ernest Gimson at Daneway, Cirencester and opened his own workshop in 1920 at Chalford, near Stroud. With this table, Waals is adapting the chamfered 'hayrake' stretcher, first developed by Gimson and Sidney Barnsley at Sapperton in the early years of the 20th century.

Lot 450

giltwood frame with velvet upholstery76cm wide, 97cm high, 83cm deepFootnote: Literature: Marcilhac, Félix André Groult: Décorateur-Ensemblier du XXème Siècle, L'Amateur (French Edition) 1997, pp. 87 (illus. no.2 and 3); 86 (illus. no.1 and 2) and 156 (illus. no.1)Note: Groult was one of a group of French designers who led a shift from Art Nouveau towards a more restrained and classical style in the first quarter of the 20th century. These armchairs, with their roots in the 18th century, demonstrate characteristic motifs in Groult's iconography with their exaggerated cowled backs and spiral mouldings.

Lot 181

electroplated silver, stamped marks for G. R. COLLINS & CO, engraved to the base G.R. COLLINS & CO./ M.G FROM H.T.B/ 130 REGENT STREET LONDON10cm highFootnote: Note: This beer tankard was designed by Alfred Stevens, specifically for use in the South Kensington Museums' restaurant. The first museum restaurant in the world, which opened in 1857 For a similar example, see V&A Museum, accession number M.84-1984.

Lot 543

oak213.5cm long, 75cm high, 89.5cm deepProvenance: From The Millinery Works Collection.Footnote: Literature: Heal, Oliver S. Sir Ambrose Heal and the Heal Cabinet Factory 1897-1939, Unicorn 2014, pp.184, 185Note: This table was first designed and made in 1912, and shown in the Arts & Crafts Exhibition that year, in Ghent the following year and again at the Arts & Crafts Exhibition in 1916.

Lot 212

glazed terracotta, incised inscription to base FMB/ THE YOUNG MILTON70.5cm x 42.5cmFootnote: Literature: Hyland, P., The Della Robbia Pottery Birkenhead 1894-1906, ACC, 2014, p.241, Appendix A; and p.246 Appendix C.Note: This panel is listed in The Della Robbia 1896 catalogue as item 503, one of four plaques after designs by Ford Madox Brown. From 1895 the pottery produced several more pieces after Brown's cartoons, including Gideon; Elkana and the Dores; The Blessing of Isaac, Mary Magdalene; Peda, King of Kent and King Edward the First. A 'Milton' panel was also listed as lot 61 in the catalogue of the Della Robbia Pottery Closing sale in 1906.

Lot 160

A First World War bronze commemorative plaque for private William Wyn Pugh 1at/4bn Shropshire regiment light infantry.

Lot 832A

A collection of antiquarian books, to include Boswell's on the Grand Tour and London Journal, Laurence (TE) Seven Pillars of Wisdom, first published for general circulation 1835, Book of Elizabethan verse, etc.

Lot 795

A quantity of stamps, to include presentation packs, album of British stamps, First Day covers, etc.

Lot 619A

An album of First World War letters, memorial cards and cuttings, relating to a Sergeant Leonard Charles Winter of the Berkshire Yeomanry who died at Suvla Bay aged 26 years. The album also includes original photographs, and cuttings relating to the regiment, letters of sympathy and earlier remembrance cards from members of the same family from the Abingdon area of Oxfordshire.

Lot 315

Rowling, J.K. Harry Potter and The Order of The Phoenix, first edition hardback, published by Bloomsbury, ISBN number 0747551006, and Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows, hardback first edition, published by Bloomsbury ISBN number 9780747591054. (2)

Lot 619

A collection of First World War medals, awarded to a LT. P.E.Argyle of East Lancashire regiment and a War office certificate etc.

Lot 620

A French First World War metal helmet, with applied badge stamped RF and leather interior.

Lot 334

A Memphis First chair designed by Michele De Lucchi, tubular steel frame with painted wood panels, stamped Memphis mark and 1983 date, 90cm. high Provenance Tom Watkins Collection Literature Juli Capella & Quim Larrea Designed by Architects in the 1980s, Mitchell, page 65 for a comparable example illustrated. Barbara Radice Memphis, Thames & Hudson, page 175 for a comparable example.

Lot 455

A pair of brass table lamps made for the Pullman first class railway carriages, on tripod foot with knopped hexagonal stem, unsigned 32cm. high, (2)

Lot 181

Jersey, 4 First Day Covers, 1943. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Lot 40

Pitcairn Islands, First Day Covers and miniature sheets. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99

Lot 190

Royal Mint, 500th Anniversary of the First Gold Sovereign 1489-1989 Gold Proof Sovereign Collection, comprising five pounds, two pounds, sovereign, half sovereign, cased with certificate No.3292. Excellent, all coins appear untouched.

Lot 233

Two gold plated Waltham full hunter pocket watches, circa 1919 & 1914, the first having Arabic numerals to a signed white enamel dial, the other having Roman numerals, both with spade & whip hands and seconds subsidiaries, movement serial numbers 23119134 & 19608529, case diameters 49mm each. Condition: neither currently running and won't be sold with any guarantees, one with hairline cracks to dial, other (Arabic numerals) appears damage free, both with age related surface wear and scratches to cases with rubbing and small dents, one with Arabic numerals has engraved name and date to outside of dust cover, both have small knife marks to opening, one with Roman numerals requires crown attention.

Lot 238

Two Victorian hallmarked silver key wind open faced pocket watches, the first with gilded fusee movement inscribed for 'J. W. Richardson, Darlington', 47mm case hallmarked London 1884, the other unmarked and in 47mm case hallmarked Chester 1891, both with unsigned white enamel dials having Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary dials, comes with one winding key, gross weight 203g. Condition: earlier London cased in working order, other not running, neither sold with any guarantees, London cased watch dial appears damage free, other has niggles to dial above 12 o'clock, London cased watch missing button push opener to top, both having age related rubbing and surface scratches to cases and glass, both with blank cartouche to rear.

Lot 240

Two Victorian hallmarked silver key wind open faced pocket watches, the first with unsigned white enamel dial having Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary, gilt fusee movement inscribed 'W. Davis & Sons, Birmingham' movement no. 30163, in 47mm case hallmarked London 1875, the other having signed white enamel dial and gilt movement for 'P. Winterhalter, Bury', the dial also having Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary, movement no. 13783, 51mm case hallmarked Birmingham 1892, gross weight 241g. Condition: Bury watch appears to be working, other not, neither sold with any guarantees, Bury watch has hairline cracks and niggles below sub dial, other dial damage free, both with scratches to cases and glass with knife marks to openings, blank cartouche on rear of Bury watch, initials inscribed in cartouche to rear of other.

Lot 247

Three hallmarked silver Waltham open face key wind pocket watches, the first having Farringdon D grade movement, serial no.2542146, circa 1884 in 51mm case hallmarked Birmingham 1904, the second having Sterling grade movement, serial no.9362909, circa 1899 in 55mm case hallmarked Birmingham 1900 and the third having signed dial, A.M.W.Co. grade movement, serial no. 12322270, circa 1903 in 50mm case hallmarked Birmingham 1881, all having Roman numerals and seconds subsidiaries on white enamel background, gross weight 389.6g. Condition: all currently working intermittently however, not sold with any guarantees, signed dial watch has damaged and loose minute hand, one with hairline crack to dial, other dials damage free, all with age related surface wear, scratches, rubbing and small dents to cases and glass, all with blank cartouche to rear of cases, no winding key present.

Lot 174

Railway First editions and special authors; and Non-specific subject matter - a box

Lot 249

Public Rail TT booklets Intercity (narrow booklet) 10/05/1983 – 12/12/2004 Public Rail TT booklets (A5 size) 11/12/2005 – 29/11/2009, plus Connolly services 12/12/2014 Public Rail TT booklets 1975-1987, incl Principal Rail Services, 1960, 1970-1975, Dublin Suburban Rail 1979-1984, including first DART TT (SCARCE), DART narrow booklet Rail TTs and folders 1988-2004; and CIÉ and IÉ Rail Timetable Folders Mainline Rail TT folders 1970 – 2000, plus 3x duplicate partial sets, DART TT folders from the 1980s – 1 set + 3x partial sets, Public Holiday Rail Service folder TTs, 1979 – 1984, 1985 - 1994, 1995 – 2008  Public Holiday Rail Service folder TTs, 1979 – 2007, 1981-2000 – partial sets Station Rail TT folders (small) 2 sets) - a box

Lot 271

UNITED STATES - Special Interest – California Zephyr and Southern Crescent Prestige passenger trains Pre-Amtrak AMTRAK – US nationalised rail passenger services operator; Special Interest – Variety of pre-Amtrak US TTs AMTRAK – US nationalised rail passenger services operator; Special Interest – additional pre-Amtrak US TTs; US Official Bus Guide 1976 – 3 parts Greyhound TTs 1970, 1976 Suburban Transportation Guide 1975 – No. 1, may be rare; Working Timetables 1960s and 1970s, and Rules and Instructions documentation Pennsylvania RR, Penn Central RR, Indiana Harbour Belt RR; Working Timetables 1960s Boston and Maine; Boston and Maine New York New Haven and Hartford RR Chicago and North Western Reading RR May be rare - Great Western Railway (Colorado) Also New Jersey Working TTs 1989 – Newark and Hoboken Divisions; AMTRAK – US nationalised rail passenger services operator National Timetables – extensive set from 1971 to 1992, including first year of operation Scarce - First Amtrak Timetable, May 1, 1971 Amtrak Regional and Route TTs; VIA – Canadian nationalised rail passenger services operator National timetables from 1981 to 1987 Some regional TTs and leaflets; Canadian National Summary TT 1973 Montréal – CP Lake Shore and Farnham; CTCUM (Montréal Public Agency) Lake Shore Montréal – CM St Hyacinthe and Deux Montagnes; CTCUM Deux Montagnes Vancouver Trolleybus TTs British Columbia Railway GO Transit (Toronto Area Public Agency); Ontario Regional Timetables Algoma Central Ontario Northland Lake Nipissing Steamer; Canada, Heritage, VIA, CN City Transit, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Montréal; Railway Historical Society NY; and AMTRAK Reports and study papers. - a box

Lot 31

Collection of Six Hornby Dublo OO Gauge Coaches - D11 Passenger Wagon; D12 Corridor Coach B.R. Brake/Third (L.M.R.); Corridor Coach D1 N.E. First/Third; D13 Suburban Coach Brake/Third (B.R.); D13 Suburban Coach Brake/Third (B.R); and one other - all boxed

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