The magnificent porcelain dish Meissen, decorated with a picturesque landscape Schwanenschlösschen bei Zwickau, is an outstanding example of the art of the masters of the Meissen firm of the first half of the 19th century. The decorative design of the dish is distinguished by an expressive relief ornament with curved rocaille edges and four bouquets of decorated fruits, which adds elegance and sophistication to the composition. In the center of the dish is an elegant polychrome painting on porcelain, depicting a swan pond in Zwickau, against the background of which an ancient castle can be seen. The composition combines the subtlety of execution and the harmony of color shades, creating the impression of a picturesque panorama. Hallmarks: Crossed swords, period 1815–1860, 1st grade, stamp number 21, brush number 27. Diameter: 22.5 cm. Width: 23cm, Height: 23cm, Depth: 4cm, Weight: 0.500kg, Condition: Good, Material: Porcelain, Hand Painted, Gilding, ID: ID-ANTQ-11566
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Exquisite silver teapot-samovar, St. Petersburg, early 20th centuryMasters of the First Silver ArtelAn exquisite teapot-samovar, made in the workshops of the First Silver Artel in St. Petersburg at the beginning of the 20th century, is an exceptional example of Russian classicism. This samovar, which was an invariable attribute of table setting, stands out with its complex relief decoration and three-dimensional pattern, reflecting the highest skill of jewelers of that time.The body of the samovar, made in a hemispherical shape, is installed on a rectangular stand resting on legs made in the form of lion`s paws. These elements emphasize the monumentality of the item and its connection with the traditions of European silver art, especially popular in Russia in the first half of the 19th century.The central part is decorated with a relief palmette and spiral decor, giving the samovar a special decorative richness. The low tap, designed in the form of a lion`s head, emphasizes the richness and symbolism of the product. The shoulder of the samovar, smoothly turning into a hinged lid, is also decorated with a geometric pattern, and its top is a stylized pine cone - a popular motif in the decorative arts of that era. Curved side handles, decorated with sculptural decor in the form of lion heads, enhance the overall monumentality of the composition. The samovar embodies the experiments of the masters of the First Silver Artel with forms and motifs inspired by the famous products of English masters of the 19th century, in particular, the works of the great Paul Storr (London, 1771-1844). This item embodies the fusion of Russian and European styles, which was characteristic of the jewelry traditions of the workshop of Julius Rappoport, and later of the First Silver Artel. Their craftsmen created a wide range of items: from small desk items to vases, candelabra and even large formal decorative elements for dining tables, known as surtout de table.Hallmarks: Hallmark of the Moscow District Assay Office with the initials of the manager Ivan Sergeevich Lebedkin (appointed in 1899); Hallmark with an image of a woman`s head in a kokoshnik, facing left, with the initials IL and the hallmark 84, dating from the period 1899-1908; Hallmark of the First Silver Artel (ICA), active in the early 20th century in St. Petersburg.Dimensions: Height 33 cm. Weight of the item: 2620 grams. Width: 32cm, Height: 33cm, Depth: 32cm, Weight: 2.620kg, Condition: Good, Material: Silver 84, ID: ID-ANTQ-11585
Massive silver beer goblet with battle scenes. Made in the spirit of pompous Baroque with a dynamic relief of a medieval battle and fruity cornucopia belts. On the lid is crowned with an apple ball. Possibly Poland. First half of the 19th century. Weight: 806 gr. Width: 19.5cm, Height: 25cm, Depth: 15.5cm, Weight: 0.806kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Silver, ID: ID-ANTQ-4885
The large salon vase was created according to the model of Ernst August Leuteritz between 1860 and 1863 and is an outstanding example of Meissen porcelain of the late 19th century. The vase is made of two parts and is distinguished by its refined shape, reminiscent of a baluster with a fluted round foot and high curled handles. The elegant relief decor includes acanthus leaves, ornamental friezes and a sculpted pearl strip, giving the product a majestic and noble appearance. The main background of the vase is painted in a rich royal cobalt color, which effectively contrasts with the polychrome overglaze painting. On both sides of the body of the vase are depicted detailed bouquets of roses and chrysanthemums, executed with a high degree of skill. The rich gold trim and fine edging emphasise the sophistication and luxury of this work of art. The top of the vase bears an underglaze blue mark and a first-class mark, confirming the highest quality of production at the Meissen manufactory. The mark dates back to the period 1860-1924, which attests to the significant collectible value of this piece. References: Bergmann, Meissener Figuren, supplementary volume, p. 56, fig. 2100. Materials: porcelain, underglaze blue painting, gilding. Period of creation: 1860-1924. Dimensions: height 59 cm. Production: Meissen manufactory. Width: 35cm, Height: 60cm, Depth: 35cm, Weight: 5kg, Condition: Good, Material: Porcelain, Hand Painted, Gilding, ID: ID-ANTQ-11572
This exquisite figurine of Salammbô, also known as Oriental Dancer, created in the first quarter of the 20th century, is an excellent example of Art Deco plastic art. The sculpture shows a graceful girl frozen in the movement of a dance, with expressive and dynamic lines characteristic of this artistic movement. The figure is made of gilded bronze, which is skillfully combined with smooth ivory. Ivory is used to depict naked arms, legs, stomach and chest, creating a harmonious contrast between the materials and emphasizing the sophistication and elegance of the forms. The girl is depicted in a dynamic pose, inspired by the author of the historical novel Salammbô by the French writer Gustave Flaubert. The sculptor depicted Salammbo in bronze, a priestess of the goddess Tanit, radiating the expression and grace typical of the Art Deco style. Each element is carefully worked out, conveying the liveliness and energy of movement. Graceful lines and elegant forms emphasize the aesthetic value of this sculpture. On the bronze part of the figurine is the signature FATORI, which confirms the authorship and high quality of execution. The sculpture is accompanied by a CITES certificate, certifying the legality of the use of ivory, which adds additional value and significance to this work of art. Dimensions: Height 340 mm, Width 280 mm. Chryselephantine technique. Materials: bronze, ivory. Weight: 2.5 kgThis sculpture not only illustrates the sculptor`s skill in working with bronze and ivory, but is also a striking representative of Art Deco - a style that emphasizes decorativeness and functionality. Width: 11cm, Height: 33cm, Depth: 17cm, Weight: 2kg, Condition: Good, with traces of use, Material: Bone, ID: ID-ANTQ-11157
The superb landscape River Bank in Winter by Boris Bessonov transports the viewer to the enchanted world of winter nature, filled with an atmosphere of cold and silence. Nature here is frozen in the moment, shrouded in a blanket of soft snow, which shimmers with pink reflections of the setting sun. The light of this warm evening sun heralds the end of winter, adding a special emotional depth to the painting. The main focus of the work is the river, calmly flowing among the snow-covered banks. Its surface, like a mirror, reflects the slender firs that rise above the water like majestic giants, filled with power and tranquility. The snow covering their branches creates a feeling of a winter dream of nature, in which every movement seems to be slowed down by the frosty air. The sky, painted in soft blue, pink and grey tones, adds a sense of approaching spring, promising the imminent awakening of nature. This work by Bessonov enchants with its realism and masterful use of light and colour. The artist managed to convey not only the winter beauty, but also the subtle transition from cold to warm, from winter to spring. The painting evokes feelings of peace and tranquility, recalling the cyclical nature of time and the eternal harmony of nature. Boris Bessonov (1862–1934) Oil on canvas. Dimensions: 63 cm x 80 cm. First half of the 20th century. Provenance: Rayner MacConnell, Bond Street, London Width: 100cm, Height: 85cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 10kg, Condition: Good, Material: Canvas, oil, ID: ID-ANTQ-11254
George III Sterling Silver Jug by John Deacon, London, 1772This exquisite jug, made by John Deacon in London in 1772, is a superb example of British silversmithing from the time of George III. The interior of the jug is gilded, highlighting its luxury and status. The engraved and embossed rural scene on the outside depicts a farmer with a plough and a cow grazing in a field, adding a rural feel to the composition. Birds in flight decorate the spout of the jug, while the unengraved cartouche on the front is ideal for a dedicatory inscription, adding an aristocratic touch. The finial is in the shape of a cow, a popular symbol in decorative motifs of the period. The massive handle is complemented by an openwork element for easy opening, which gives the product additional elegance. Dimensions of the jug: height 24.5 cm, length 21 cm. Weight: 1042 grams. Hallmarks: master John Deacon, London, 1772, additional late hallmark HH Henry Holland, a famous master of the mid-19th century, active in London in 1840-59. Historical background: John Deacon was an outstanding English jeweler and silversmith of the 18th century, who left a significant mark on the history of British craft. His career began on January 19, 1759, when he was apprenticed to John Moore, a famous master of his time. The training lasted seven years, and on July 2, 1766, Deacon received the title of master, which allowed him to begin independent work. The first official record of his work as an independent craftsman is on 11 September 1776, when he registered his hallmark at 23 Greenhills Rents, St John Street. However, there is evidence to suggest that he began working earlier, as references to his activities can be found in a lost masters’ book before 1773. According to historian Heale, John Deacon is also mentioned as a goldsmith working in Addle Street in 1771. In 1773, John Deacon’s name appears in a parliamentary report as a minter at 1 Love Lane, Wood Street. This period of his career is characterized by high activity in the production of silver and jewelry, testifying to his skill and professionalism. Deacon’s work was respected and in demand among customers, which confirms his status in the craft environment of that time. Despite his creative success, John Deacon faced financial difficulties. In April 1775 he was registered as bankrupt in Wood Street, which probably led to the end of his professional career. However, his contribution to the development of English silversmithing remains an important chapter in the history of 18th century jewellery. Henry Holland (1842 – 1850) Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater was founded in 1838 by Henry Holland (the elder). In the same year he registered his first hallmark at the London Goldsmiths` Hall and began a partnership with Thomas Frercks, trading as Holland & Frercks in Clerkenwell. However, their partnership ended in 1841 when Frercks retired. Henry Holland continued the business on his own and around 1850 his eldest son, Henry Holland (the younger), joined him. In 1851 Henry junior was granted his freedom by the Goldsmiths` Company and the firm was renamed Henry Holland & Son. In 1866 the company expanded its scope by purchasing Elizabeth Eaton & Son and moving to Aldersgate Street. In the 1880s the business was taken over by John Aldwinckle and James Slater and the firm was renamed Holland, Son & Slater. In 1883 Henry Holland (junior) left the company and it became known as Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater. Over time the partnership was joined by James Slater`s sons and in 1922 the company was acquired by Francis Higgins & Son Ltd. Holland, Aldwinckle & Slater continued in business until 1932. Width: 21cm, Height: 24.5cm, Depth: 21cm, Weight: 1.042kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Silver, ID: ID-ANTQ-11580
The painting, executed in the manner of Marinus van Reymerswaele, depicts two tax collectors with grotesque faces, sitting at a table in clothes typical of the 15th century. The character closest to the viewer, dressed in a black turban and pince-nez, with a concentrated expression on his face, writes text in a book reminding tax evaders of their obligations before the law. The second collector, in a dark blue turban and red caftan, looking meaningfully at the viewer, points his hand to this text, clutching an empty coin purse in the other hand, emphasizing the need to replenish the treasury. The collectors` clothes stand out against the background of the interior, indicating the status and class of the characters . The faces depicted by the author emphasize the satirical meaning of the picture, hinting at human greed and stinginess. In this plot, the master created a grandiose satirical image of predatory financial capitalism, which arose in the light of the economic and cultural boom in Antwerp in the 16th century, which actually turned the once small Flemish city into the financial center of the world. According to experts, the recognizable scene of two misers was borrowed and recreated in many variations by the artist Marinus van Reimerswaele from the great Flemish author Quentin Massys. This plot was one of the most popular and recognizable in Europe during the period of the 16th - 17th centuries. Similar works adorned royal collections as well as collections of aristocrats and nobility of the time. Nowadays, Marinus van Reimerswaele`s works on the theme of Tax Collectors are part of the exhibition of museums around the world, including the Louvre in Paris, the National Gallery in London and the Prado Museum in Madrid. The recognizable plot is located in Windsor Castle, in the king’s personal chambers, as well as in the Royal Collection of Liechtenstein. One of the paintings of Tax Collector attributed to Marinus van Reimerswaal is included in the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, acquired from the heirs of the first Prime Minister of England Sir Robert Walpole at the end of the 18th century by the Russian Empress Catherine II. Follower of Marinus van Reymerswaele (Marinus van Reymerswaele) 1493-1567 Period: Turn of the 17th-18th century. Material: Canvas, oil, duplicated canvas. Canvas dimensions: 117 x 97 cm. Width: 116cm, Height: 136.5cm, Depth: 10cm, Weight: 12kg, Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age, Material: Canvas, oil, ID: ID-ANTQ-11145
Unique porcelain set made at the Sevres Porcelain Manufactory (Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres) in the first half of the 19th century. The set consists of two tall vases and one wide central flowerpot. The vases are decorated with a polychrome pattern depicting gallant scenes, gilded floral patterns on a cobalt background known as bleu lapis. The inner part of the central flowerpot is decorated with flower garlands and a central bouquet made using the technique of polychrome painting. Vases are mounted on a bronze polygonal base. Decorative pens in the form of female forms are made of gilded mercury bronze characteristic of the era of the first part of the 19th century. The vases end with removable covers decorated with floral motifs and gilded pine cones.Hallmarks: Letter A placed inside the monogram, Letter S ... placed under the monogramSize: Central flowerpot H W D - 43 47 25 cm, Vase H W D - 71 28 21 cm (2) Width: 46cm, Height: 73cm, Depth: 150cm, Weight: 15kg, Condition: Good, Material: Gilded bronze, ID: ID-ANTQ-3348
Helmet Plates Victorian Yorkshire Light Infantry(Brass), Durham First Volunteer Battalion, Duke of Edinburgh Royal Regiment (Berkshire & Wiltshire), and one blank Victorian Helmet Plate. Good Condition. Lugs in tact. Provenance: A Large Private Single Owner Collection Curated Over Many Years. CONDITION: Good Condition.
Great Britain and world a collection of coins and banknotes to include Bank of England one pound coins L.K O'Brien, K O Peppiatt (5) Two Mauve Ten Shilling notes, various sixpences, brass three pences, 1972 50p (hands), Britains first Decimal coin album, Great Britain Typeset coin set and various crown coins.
A Chinese blue and white ”scrolling lotus“ jar and cover, Qing Dynasty first half of the 19th century, the globular body painted with peonies amongst foliate scrolls flanked with two handles. The cover decorated in a similar pattern with a lion-dog finial; overall height 21cm, diameter 17cmProvenance: an East Anglian based collector清19世紀上半葉 青花卷草紋蓋罐 the jar is in excellent condition except a small flake on the rim and missing the metal handles, the cover has four touch repairs around the rim and a small start crack only visible to the inside but otherwise in good condition整體品相基本完好，罐身口沿一個小飛皮及缺金屬環，罐蓋沿有四處填充小修，另有一個雞爪（僅內側可見）
Rowling, J.K; First Editions; 'Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire' (including misprint on page 503 'Dumbledore, come!' said Crouch angrily), together with 'Harry Potter andThe Half-Blood Prince', Harry Potter and The Order of the Phoenix' and 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows' (lacking dust jacket).
A Chinese flambé-glazed vase with two handles, first half of the 20th century, heavily potted with a tampering body supporting a waisted neck and a bulbed head, flanked with a pair of stylised kui-phenix handles. The base with glaze crackles and a double-ring; 32cm in heightProvenance: an East Anglian based collector20世紀前期 窯變釉雙耳瓶 A few chips around the base rim otherwise in excellent condition底足有幾處磕碰，除此之外品相完好
George V group of 3 First World War medals, comprising he 1914-15 star, War and Victory medals awarded to 2391 Pte. R. J. Spence, R.A.M.C.; another trio to 10447 Pte. E. G. Marlow, Hamps. R.; Mercantile Marine medal to William Stafford, 1914 star to 5-4771 Pte. G. O. Alexander, A.O.C.; George VI Efficient Service medal with "Territorial" clasp, to 5501711 Pte. J. D. Leach, Hamps. R.; Stars 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa, Italy, France, and Germany, (2); Defence and War medal, Canadian Voluntary medal with Maple Leaf clasp, Australia Service medal, all with ribbons, and a German 1939 War Merit Cross, in an album. (19 medals)
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Champagne, 2006, 75cl, in cellophane wrap and presentation case with booklet.Box has small nick at the bottom, (see first photo)An approximate cost would be £15 + Royal Mail/Parcelforce Postage Fee + VAT.I recommend that you familiarise yourself with our shipping policy, which you can find here https://www.youngsauctions.co.uk/shipping-policy/. I hope this helps and please let us know if you have any further queries.
SELTENE FRÜHE ROLEX SUBMARINER 5513 VON 1967 mit der frühen Serien-Nummer: 1 665 373 Kaliber: 1520, Ref: 5513, Datierung: im Deckel: II.67 und im Armband, mit Originalzertifikat von 1967 (Chronometrie Beyer, Zürich), sehr seltenes originales, mattes "Meter-first 220m/660ft" / "Tropical" - Zifferblatt mit originalen Tritium-Leuchtpunkten, seltenes Nietenarmband: 7206 mit 80er Anstössen, 20 mm.
THERESE JAMES (b. 1959) acrylic on canvas - entitled 'Land of My Fathers', signed, 72 x 82cmsGallery Price: £1000Auctioneer's Note: The first artist to ever donate to the City Hospice Charity Art Auction in 2011, Therese is a member of the Naive School and works from a compulsion to recreate what she feels and sees. Recently selected for Welsh Artist of the Year.Provenance: donated to aid City HospiceComments: floating silver frame, glazed
617 Sqn Attack on Mimoyecques Signed by 9 members 617 Sqn during WW11. 6 Jul 07 The Cenotaph 617 Sqn Attack on Mimoyecques Signed by 9 members 617 Sqn during WW11. The first 4 veterans were all on the attack on Mimoyecques. Sqn Ldr T. C. Iveson DFC, 617 Sqn. Also Sgt. Pilot with 616 Sqn. , Battle of Britain. Commissioned in May 1942. Did his second operational tour with Bomber Command, awarded DFC as acting Sqn. Ldr. with 617 Sqn. John 'Des' Phillips Flight Engineer 617 Sqn, Completed 35 Wartime Operations over Europe including a fortunate escape whilst over Norway when his aircraft was shot up by Fighters. other operations included 3 raids on the Tirpitz, Brest Harbour, Berchtesgaden, Kems Canal Dam, La Pallice, Bombing of Politz Oil Refinery. Sqn Ldr L W Curtis DFC, Signals Leader on the with 617 Sqn. Also with 149, 99 and 158 Sqns and 617 Dam Buster Sq. His operations were carried out in Europe, North Africa and Russia. , Sqn Ldr William ( Bill) Howard Gordon Pilot served with 189, 630 and 617 Squadrons Flight Commander with 189 and 617 Squadrons. Sqn Ldr Benny Goodman Pilot joined the Royal Air Force in 1940, 617 'Dambuster' Squadron in 1944. He took part in 30 operations including two to sink the German battleship the Tirpitz known by Churchill as 'The Beast', Warrant Officer Benjamin Bird DFM Rear Gunner with 617, 149 and 620 Squadron. Completed 2 tours took part in many raids including Turin, Dortmund - Ems - Canal, Pas De Calais, Limoges, Arnsberg, Nienburg, Hamburg U - Boat Pens, Berchtesgarten Aero Engine Factory at Albert France. the attack on the Arnsberg Viaduct, also on the Attack on Shipping Swinemunde 16th April 1945. Warrant Officer Alec Shaw Bates 617 Sqn Wireless Operator. Cockshotts Crew Tirpitz raid 12th Nov 1944. Details enclosed. Certified Copy no 1 of 2. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
SC26 Hans Rossbach Luftwaffe Collection series, Signed 3 Luftwaffe WW11 Pilots. 1 Feb 72 BFPS 1280 RAF Topcliffe. 55th Anniversary of Formation of the First RAF Night Bomber Squadron. Personally Signed by Paul-Hubert Rauh (15 November 1913 - 30 August 2005) was a German Luftwaffe night fighter ace and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross NJG1, NJG4, Leutnant Klaus Scheer NJG200, NJG 100, flew JU88, FW189 and Me 109. 24 Victories. Hptm Hans Krause Night fighter, ME 110, JU88 and DO217 in 1942 - 43 in NJG3, 1944 6/NJG101 then 1/NJG4. 13 Wellington, 2 Lancaster, 5 Halifax, 2 Liberator, 5 victories 7 Black and White Photo's enclosed. with German Detailed cachets on the back cover number 41 in Hans Rossbach series. Cover no 83 of 100. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
WW2 rare George Cross cover signed Odette Hallowes GC SOE, Horace Taylor GC, Harry Errington GC. JS(AC)46 official RAF flown cover. Odette Hallowes (1912-1995) was a Special Operations Executive agent during WWII. She was the highest decorated woman during the war and the first woman to be awarded the George Cross. In 1943 she was captured and was imprisoned at Ravensbruck concentration camp. Her wartime heroism has seen her became one of the most celebrated SOE members. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Rare ES33c Battle of Arnhem Signed Gen J Hackett + 3 resistance, M Dauncey Pilot. ES33c 17 1X 84 Arnhem postmark Battle of Arnhem Special Signed by General Sir John Hackett G. C. B, C. B. E. , D. S. O. M. C. and 3 resistance members Dr. Elsa Caspers Resistance member of the cell whose task was to sabotage and work for an Intelligence Service. , Koos Meyer joined the Albrecht Group made trips for the liberated South Netherlands to the occupied North and personally made 29 trips the group made 374 trip in total. and Hen Idenburg was a member of the Resistance, and Brigadier Hackett stayed at the Idenburg family safe house. Also Signed by Mike Dauncey ( Brigadier M D K Dauncey DSO DL ) Flew to Arnhem from RAF Fairford on Sunday 17th September 1944 as a Second Pilot in a Horse Glider. As Second Pilot to S/Sgt Alan Murdoch, Dauncey flew a Horsa glider to Arnhem on the first day of Market Garden, carrying a jeep, ammunition trailer, and six gunners of the Light Regiment. After touching down safely, he was in the process of helping to unload his glider when he witnessed one of the heavy Hamilcar's coming in to land. The ground was soft and the nose of the glider dug deeper into the earth as it went along until the tail rose up under the pressure and the Hamilcar was flipped onto its back. Both pilots would have certainly been killed. Dauncey was recommended for the Victoria Cross, but this was reduced to Distinguished Service Order by Field Marshal Montgomery. No member of the Glider Pilot Regiment ever won the VC, but Dauncey must have surely ranked as one of those who came the closest and Gordan Pond 1st Para Batt Private A Company Wounded POW 21 Sept. Released from POW by Russian army. Flown USA base airfield March 1945. Enclosed detailed inserts cards. Certified copy 49 of Signed D J Fulluck > Very Few issued Additionally Signed by Mike Dauncey. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
WW2 atom bomb pilot Brig Paul Tibbets signed rare photo. Photo Size 3 by 6 ½ Personally Signed by Brigadier General Paul W Tibbets. Paul Tibbets would go down in history as the first pilot to drop the Atomic Bomb - the target, Hiroshima. He left medical school in 1937 and joined the Army Air Corp. at Wright Field in Dayton, Ohio. Here he could fly at government expense. While stationed at Ft. Benning, GA. , and being a shotgun enthusiast, he was assigned to the base Skeet Shooting range. This is where he met George Patton. They became good friends and spent many hours on the shooting range. He also served as Patton's pilot during tank range manoeuvres. He has some great stories to tell about him. Paul flew B10 and B12 aircraft in low flying exercises. Returning from one of these missions in December 1941, he heard on his aircraft radio that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbour. America was at war. He was then transferred to the 29th Bomb Group to fly the new B17. He temporarily flew the B18 on antisub duty off the U. S. east coast. He was made Commander of the 40th Squadron, 97th Bombardment Group (Heavy) at MacDill Air Base, Tampa, FL. He trained his crew in the B17 and flew many hours, day and night. Most of this time, he slept in his clothes. From Bangor, Maine, he flew across the North Atlantic to England. This was the first group of American-manned, tactical aircraft to reach the United Kingdom in WWII. Paul was made the Executive Officer of the 97th Bombardment Group (Heavy). On August 17, 1942, he flew the first American plane on a daylight bombing raid over German occupied Europe. The mission was to bomb a rail yard in France. This mission was flown in the aircraft named, "Butcher Shop", not his regular plane. His future missions were flown in the "Red Gremlin". Paul had a great attachment to this aircraft and called it, "the Good Gremlin". He flew many missions over German occupied territory. On one of these missions he was wounded but was able to return to his base. Before the invasion of North Africa he flew General Mark Clark on a secret mission to Gibraltar. It was from Gibraltar that General Mark Clark directed the invasion of North Africa, "Operation Torch". He later flew General Eisenhower (sitting on a 2 x 4) to North Africa on an inspection tour. Paul flew many missions in North Africa during 1942-43. He was then moved to Algiers and continued to fly missions. General Doolittle sent Paul back to the states to help develop a new bomber, the B29. After extensive training with the B29, he was sent to Colorado Springs where he was selected to lead a top secret mission. He was 29 years old at the time. He would command the 509th Composite Group. From the Island of Tinian, Paul Tibbets would go down in history as the first pilot to drop the Atomic Bomb - the target, Hiroshima. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
1912 Titanic survivor Eva Hart signed rare 1992 Jugoslavia 80th ann FDC. Eva was seven years old when she and her parents boarded Titanic as second-class passengers on April 10, 1912. They had been booked on the SS Philadelphia, but a coal strike at Southampton that spring kept her from sailing and many of her passengers were transferred to Titanic. Eva's mother allegedly felt uneasy about Titanic and feared that some catastrophe would happen; the hubris of calling a ship unsinkable was, in her mind, flying in the face of God. With such fear, Eva's mother slept only during the day and stayed awake in their cabin at night fully dressed. Eva was sleeping when Titanic struck an iceberg at 11:40 pm on April 14. Her mother was awake at the time and felt "a slight bump". She immediately asked her husband to investigate the disturbance and he reluctantly left the cabin. Upon his return, he alerted her and Eva to the collision and, after wrapping Eva in a blanket, he carried her to the boat deck. Eva's father placed his wife and daughter in Lifeboat No. 14 and told her to "be a good girl and hold Mummy's hand". It was the last thing he ever said to her and the last time she ever saw him; he perished in the sinking and his body, if recovered, was never identified. Eva and her mother were rescued the following morning by the rescue ship RMS Carpathia. Soon after arriving in New York City on April 18, Eva and her mother returned to England, because her mother never wanted to set sail for New York in the first place. Eva was plagued with nightmares and upon the death of her mother in 1928, when Hart was 23, she confronted her fears head-on by booking a ticket on a passenger ship heading to Singapore, upon which she locked herself in her cabin for four straight days until the nightmares went away. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Rare Prince William of Gloucester signed Kings Cup Air Race cover, signed only a few months before his tragic death. Prince William of Gloucester (William Henry Andrew Frederick; 18 December 1941 - 28 August 1972) was a member of the British royal family. The elder son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, he was a grandson of George V, nephew of Edward VIII and George VI, and first cousin of Elizabeth II. At birth he was fourth in line to the throne; he was ninth in line at the time of his death. A Cambridge and Stanford graduate, he joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office serving in Lagos and Tokyo, before returning to take over royal duties. He led an active life, flying Piper aircraft, [1] trekking through the Sahara, and hot air ballooning. He was the most recent descendant of George III to be diagnosed with porphyria, probably hereditary, which is conjectured to be the illness that caused George III's mental breakdown. Prince William died in 1972, aged 30, in an air crash while piloting his plane in a competition. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Sc26 RAF Topcliffe Signed by Capt Hans Hornkohl U - Boat Captain U566. 1 Feb 72 BFPS 1280 RAF Topcliffe. 55th Anniversary of Formation of the First RAF Night Bomber Squadron. Personally Signed by Kplt Hans Hornkohl. Commander of U 566, U-1007, U-3509, U3512, U-2502 and U-3041. Details and Photo's enclosed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Space Rare Cosmonauts Soyuz 4 and 5 official KNIGA handsigned cover by both crews. Signed by the four cosmonauts featured on the stamp booklet. Vladimir Shatalov, Aleksei Yeliseyev, Yevgeny Khrunov, Boris Valentinovich Volynov. The Soyuz 4 and 5 spacecraft docked on 16 January 1969, the first time two crewed spacecraft had docked (Apollo 9 would do the same in March of the same year). The two craft possessed only a primitive probe (Soyuz 4) and drogue (Soyuz 5) docking assembly. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
P1127 VTOL multiple test pilots signed RAF flown cover AC26 25th ann 1985 25th Anniversary of the first lift off of the P1127. 21st October 1985. RAF cover Flown in Harrier T Mk52. Signed by 3 Test Pilots: Bill Bedford, H C H Mereweather, WC C C Rustin, and the Assistant Chief Designer of the 1127 R S Hooper. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
American Pioneer of Flight FDC Signed John Glenn, Pilot, NASA Astronaut, Politician. 19 Mar 1976 Chicago American Pioneer of Flight FDC. Personally Signed by John Herschel Glenn Jr. (July 18, 1921 - December 8, 2016) was an American Marine Corps aviator, astronaut, businessman, and politician. He was the third American in space, and the first American to orbit the Earth, circling it three times in 1962. Glenn joined the U. S. Naval Reserve in 1942. ( Details enclosed) and Certificate of Authenticity from Internetstamps. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
RM Zeebrugge Day Signed A R Chater, C R W Lamplough in the action 1918 WW1 Veteran's. 23 Apr 73 - BFPS 1361 Zeebrugge Day with added Red Carried aboard The Royal Iris during the service of Remembrance at Zeebrugge and two more cachets On the back purple ship carried on board Free Enterprise V and Blue Flown in a Royal Marine Helicopter. Personally Signed by Major General A R Chater CB, CVO, DSO OBE and Major General C R W Lamplough, CBE, DSC. Both these distinguished officers served in the 4th Battalion at Zeebrugge. Captain Chater, who was Adjutant of the Battalion, was awarded the DSO and a Brevet majority, whist Lieutenant Lamplough, as a Platoon Commander with the Plymouth Company received the DSC. Also Signed by the Helicopter Pilot Lt P L Bancroft Two Captain of the Ships that carried the Covers Capt W Paterson and Capt Raymond W Hair. ( Signed on the Back). Major General Arthur Reginald Chater CB, CVO, DSO, OBE (7 February 1896 - 3 January 1979) [1] was an officer in the Royal Marines during the First World War, the interwar years, and Second World War. Military career. Chater was commissioned into the Royal Marines Light Infantry in 1913. He served in the First World War and saw action at Antwerp with the Chatham Battalion of the Royal Marine Brigade in 1914 He fought on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey from 28 April to 12 May 1915, and in March 1918 he participated in the Allied raid on Zeebrugge He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in July 1918, Lieutenant Lamplough, as a Platoon Commander with the Plymouth Company received the DSC. 24 11 1943 Acting Major General during WW11 09 07 1945 Relinquish the Acting rank of Major General. 0907 1945 Acting Colonel ( Dated back to 28 04 1942. 05 08 1945 Colonel 2nd Commandant, 24 11 1945 Major General. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Gerhard Zucker 25 years of German rocket flight Signed by G Zucker Rocket scientist. 17 10 60 Heistern with added DM2 stamp Gerhard Zucker 25 years of German rocket flight and addressed to Herrn Gerhard Zucker. Personally signed by Gerhard Zucker (1900-1985). First came to public notice in 1931, when he began to work on the problem of transporting mail by rocket. In 1933 he performed several experiments in the Harz and at Cuxhaven. In 1934, he emigrated to the UK, where he attempted to interest the British government in his rocket. After a failed rocket demonstration for officials of the British Royal Mail on 31 July 1934, he was deported to Germany, where he was arrested on suspicion of cooperating with the British. During World War 11 he served in the Luftwaffe. Details and Certificate of Authenticity enclosed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Variation Two. Brown deerstalker hat; red cloak. 'A Study in Scarlet'. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), an unsuccessful doctor, published the first of his widely popular detective stories in 1887. The amateur sleuth Sherlock Holmes shared rooms on Baker Street, as well as many adventures, with his friend and foil, Dr. Watson. Issued 1987 in a limited edition of 5,000. Royal Doulton backstampArtist: Alan MooreIssued: 1987Dimensions: 3.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
This is a HO scale train car in red, white, and blue, marked Spirit of 76, 183 Safety First on the side. This item has its original box with measurements 10"L x 4.5"W x 1.5"H. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 5.75"L x 1.5"W x 2.25"HManufacturer: Associated Hobby Manufacturers, Inc. Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.
Collectible Poster for the First World Naginata Championship held in 1995 at Tokyo, Japan. Naginata is a traditional Japanese martial art historically associated with women from samurai families. It symbolizes both their martial role and their devotion to their families. 20.15"L x 28.5"H x 0.25"D. Issued: 1995Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: JapanCondition: Age related wear.
Dressed for her first role in hand-tailored and embroidered gown, booties and bonnet. Blanket is white with eyelet edge and pink bow. Danbury Mint impressed mark. This item has its original box: 10"L x 6"W x 21"H. Artist: Elke HutchensIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 11"L x 7"W x 20"HManufacturer: Danbury MintCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. Clothing and blanket need cleaning.
Not one but two great images of the group. First shows the brothers in a standard merchandise pose. It has WG 2437 Bee Gees Photo: Shapiro Sygma printed along the bottom and was made in Canada. It measures 38"L x 26.75"W. Next, shows the trio in concert. It has Holmes McDougall Ltd, printed along the bottom and was made in Scotland. It measures 37.25"L x 24.5"W. Artist: The Bee GeesIssued: 20th CenturyDimensions: See description. Condition: Age related wear.
Variation One. Dark green deerstalker hat; brown cloak. Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930), an unsuccessful doctor, published the first of his widely popular detective stories in 1887. The amateur sleuth Sherlock Holmes shared rooms on Baker Street, as well as many adventures, with his friend and foil, Dr. Watson. Royal Doulton backstamp. Artist: Alan MooreIssued: 1973 - 1996Dimensions: 3.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Signed. Variation One, Big Ben is at Eight O'clock. Black coat with purple collar; lemon cravat; Big Ben is light brown. To honor John Doulton, the Royal Doulton International Collectors Club made this jug available to all their original charter members in 1980. This first variation of this jug has the time shown on "Big Ben" as eight o'clock. Series: RDICC. Royal Doulton and RDICC backstamp. Artist: Eric GriffithsIssued: 1980 - c. 1982Dimensions: 4.25"HManufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
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