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Lot 2120
French First Half 20th Century Black Beaded Frilled Dress, embellished with black beads in a design of roundels, sprays and decorative shapes; together with a 1920s Black Sheer and Machine Lace Dress, with frilled neckline and under-slip; a Light Pink Night Dress and Shorts; a Pair of Taupe Leather 3/4 Length Gloves; and a Lanca Silver Coloured Clutch Bag (5)
Lot 326
AN AUTOGRAPH MONTAGE FOR "GONE WITH THE WIND" (Released 1940) comprising; a signed first day cover stamped envelope with 1990 Hollywood postmark, bearing four cast signatures; Ann Rutherford, Fred Crane, Rand Brooks and Cammie King, surrounded by fou r photographs and a programme cover and autographs of; Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Olivia de Havilland, Butterfly McQueen, Leslie Howard, Evelyn Keyes, framed and glazed, 53cm x 73cm, with certificate of authenticity and newspaper cuttings verso
Lot 526
FOUR VARIOUS DIE-CAST F1 RACING CAR MODELS including Onyx Williams Renault Canadian driver German GP 1997, Quattro cast model of Williams F1 Team Graham Hill first 1969 Grand Prix of Monaco, Lotus 49 and Mercedes Benz model art model of Vodafone Macl aren Mercedes MP4-24 Lewis Hamilton 2009 season, similar of 2008 season (4)
Lot 715
A WESCO THUNDERBIRDS TALKING ALARM CLOCK x two in ovb, Collectors Edition figurine of David Beckham in ovb, Vitesse limited edition VW Beetle with figure in acrylic case, Corgi diecast 1955 MGTF in ovb, Corgi Vintage of Steam Sentinel platform wagon 80004 in ovb, Dinky Triumph TR7 sports car in ovb, exclusive first edition coach in ovb, Britain's Memories of Steam Evening Star limited edition cold cast resin collectable models x 2 in ovb
Lot 724
CORGI DIE-CAST COACHES including the Buses of Yelloway, one AEC Regal and one Bedford OB coach, the Ian Allen Publishing 50th Anniversary two vehicle set, the Taylor Wood story exclusive first edition three vehicle box set, Corgi Classic Model T Ford and Corgi Classic Tram all ovb, together with a Conrad Collectors Model Mercedes Benz Rent Transporter (6)
Lot 2
AFTER GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778) "Veduta del Tempio della Sibilla in Tivoli", black and white engraving, 44 cm x 65 cm, together with AFTER CAVALIERE PIRANESI (GIOVANNI BATTISTA PIRANESI (1720-1778) "Avanzi del Tempio della di Appollo nella Villa Adriana Vicino a Tivoli", black and white engraving, 47 cm x 62 cm CONDITION REPORTS First item "Verduta del Tempio...." whilst not appearing to be 18th Century, does appear to have some age, the paper somewhat discoloured throughout and with some signs of scratching to the image, particularly middle left (see images) and top left corner. Some rippling to the paper, probably caused by previous damp, in modern frame and mount which appears to have helped with this. Glass to frame with crack top right hand corner. Second item "Avanzi del Tempio....." appears to be an older state with more discolouration and foxing, particularly to the edging though lightly throughout, particularly top half and right hand side, otherwise image seems in good condition. In both cases margins intact, certainly to the edge of the impression, but mount covering the outer margins so difficult to see exactly how much remains or the condition of it.
Lot 257
A pair of 19TH CENTURY ITALIAN SCHOOL religious icons of angels playing musical instruments in a Gothic style giltwood architectural frame, 47 cm high CONDITION REPORTS First icon - chip to the pediment with resulting loss. Split running all the way through to some of the carvings in two places which possibly has meant that this has been re-glued / fixed in some way. Loss and chip to the top of the carvings. Paintwork rubbed. Various scratches and scuffs and marks throughout. Various losses and chips in various places to the bottom mouldings.Second icon with angel facing left - significant damage to the carving to the top and has been off and repaired with various resulting losses and damage in various places. All over various cracks, scratches, scuffs and marks and paintwork appears both dirty and scratched. Arch around the angel with various losses. All over various general signs of wear and tear conducive with age and use - cracks, losses and repairs. See images for further details.47cm total height.
Lot 374
A collection of three 19th Century Chinese ivory snuff bottles with relief work decoration within Greek key borders, 6.5 cm high CONDITION REPORTS First bottle has various scratches and small fine chips to the rim. Looks to be a split to the base and a blue mark to the body. Engrained dirt into the decoration. The body with scratches and split to the lid. Spade end has been chipped. General signs of wear and tear. Second bottle with objects in vase has various scratches throughout the body. The decoration is dirt laden, the lid and shovel have come apart and need attention. Various chips to the bladed end. Various general signs of wear and tear throughout. Third bottle with two united discs decoration - again, scratches all over, engrained dirt to the decoration. Black marks/split to the bottom, various scratches throughout. Large chip to the end of the spade. Various small further chips. All over general signs of wear and tear.
Lot 420
Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin, First Moonlanding. Signed American first edition of Buzz Aldrins latest book, No Dream Is To High. Unread and opened only for signing. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 421
Apollo 11, Buzz Aldrin, First Moonlanding. Signature of Buzz Aldrin with picture on moon. Professionally mounted to 16x12. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 427
Four Minute Mile. Double signed 10x8 picture of Roger Bannister and Chris Chataway, during the first sub-four minute mile race. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 469
Football signed B/W, 12 x 8 photo depicting Manchester United captain Bill Foulkes shaking hands with his Sheffield Wednesday counterpart prior to the 5th round of the FA Cup, on the 19th of Feb. 1958, Uniteds first game after the Munich Air Disaster, signed in silver marker. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 482
Football signed B/W, 12 x 8 photo depicting Manchester Uniteds Kevin Moran getting his marching orders from referee Peter Willis in the 1985 FA Cup Final, becoming the first player to be sent off in an FA Cup Final, signed in fine blue marker. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 505
David Whitfield signed small vintage photo. 2 February 1925, 16 January 1980 was a popular British male tenor vocalist from Hull. He became the first British Artist to have a UK No. 1 single in his home country and in the United States at the time with Cara Mia. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 675
RAF BOMBER PILOTS, Cover signed by Rupert Oakley DFM, DFC who completed three tours 600, 61, 83, 627 squadrons before staying on in the RAF and flying V Bombers, also signed by Ernest Folley AFC who was the first RAF pilot to crash land a Blenheim bomber and walk away alive. He flew with 104 and 113 Squadrons; the cover is a bit tatty around the edges hence low opening bid. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 692
RAF NIGHTFIGHTER ACE, 20th anniversary of the Comet 2 cover, signed by WW2 fighter ace and Comet test pilot John Cunningham DFC who flew the first test flight of the Comet 2 also signed by Wing Commander W. H Bonner who flew the special Comet 2 20th anniversary flight. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 694
TEST PILOT ACE, 25th anniversary of the first flight of the Canberra cover signed by Roland Beamont DFC WW2 Fighter ace who flew the very first test flight of the Canberra on 13th May 1949. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 704
1st ATLANTIC CROSSING, Historic Aviators cover dedicated to Great War ace Major J McCudden VC and signed by Wing Commander Bert Evenden who was a member of the Airship R34 which crossed the Atlantic in 1919 for what was the first crossing of the Atlantic East to West by air. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 728
TEST PILOT, First Flight of the De Havilland DH100 cover signed by De Havilland Test Pilot John Wilson and Chief of Aerodynamics, David Newman. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 729
TEST PILOT, EJA7 Armstrong Whitworth AW52 first flight cover signed by Eric Franklin DFC, chief test pilot at Armstrong Whitworth 1948-65 and who flew bombing raids over Berlin, The Ruhr and Hamburg as well as being a Pathfinders pilot. Also signed by Alan Troughton, Chief Design Engineer at Armstrong Whitworth. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 76
J K Rowling signed First Edition Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix hardback book. Signed on the inside title page. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 773
ALCOCK and BROWN, 60th anniversary of the first crossing of the Atlantic by the legendary Alcock and Brown cover, flown in an RAF Phantom over the same route and signed by the Pilot of that flight Sqn Ldr A. J. H Alcock and his Navigator Flt Lt W. N Browne, whose names almost exactly matched those of the aviation pioneers of 60 years before. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 812
CONCORDE, 8x12 inch photo signed by early French Concorde test Pilot, Gilbert Defer who flew alongside Andre Turcat on many test flight and flew many Concorde first flights in his own right. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 816
CONCORDE, 8x12 inch photo signed by Concorde assistant chief test pilot Peter Baker who flew in the first and last flights of Concorde G-BBDG. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 89
The Doolittle Raid Americas daring first strike against Japan hardback book. Bookplate attached to inside title page signed by Jimmy Doolittle and the author Carroll V Glines. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 99
Gron Edwards signed Norwegian Patrol hardback book. Signed on the inside title page by the author. Gron' Edwards joined the RAF in 1936 on a Short Service Commission and went solo on his eighteenth birthday. After gaining his wings he joined No 233 General Reconnaissance Squadron of Coastal Command based at Thornaby in Yorkshire. The aircraft he flew was the Avro Anson, a small twin engine aircraft that was originally designed for civilian use but had been hastily modified with the addition of two machine guns and a 280lb bomb load. Before the outbreak of war the squadron was moved to Leuchers. Early in 1939, Coastal Command crews were ordered to ferry some Blenheim twin-engined bombers to Middle East Command and Gron was selected as a navigator for the flight to Egypt. Upon landing in Egypt they found that they had set a record time of 33 hours, 3 hours less than Imperial Airways. 233 Squadron were re-equipped with the Lockheed Hudson, a larger aircraft that enabled reconnaissance patrols along the Norwegian coast. In April 1940, as they were approaching the Norwegian coast, Gron spotted a Heinkell 115. He attacked from astern and damaged the aircraft. Although very nearly flying into the sea. Patrols continued, searching for German capital ships hiding in the Fiords. During the first five months of the Norwegian campaign 233 Squadron suffered 35% casualties, even 50% on one shipping strike. Gron was awarded the DFC for his part in this operation. After becoming short-sighted and night-blind Gron was given a brief respite and then posted to the Navigational School at Cranage in Cheshire and a little later qualified as a Specialist Armament Officer. In September 1944 he sailed for Bombay and then travelled overland to Maniur, 500 miles north-east of Imphal. Gron took the job of Armament Officer of No 221 Group, a close-support fighter bomber group of about 20 squadrons attached to the 14th Army. With the Japanese in retreat the group moved to Indianggye in Burma. Gron commanded the RAF advance party. During his service there he was Mentioned in Despatches. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 1071
RMS TITANIC, First day cover signed by Dr Robert Ballard, the oceanographer who located and then explored the wreck of Titanic. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 156
Helen Hayes signed vintage postcard photo. October 10, 1900, March 17, 1993 was an American actress whose career spanned almost 80 years. She eventually garnered the nickname First Lady of American Theatre and was one of 12 people who have won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar and a Tony Award an EGOT. Hayes also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Americas highest civilian honour, from President Ronald Reagan in 1986. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 271
Benazir Bhuto small signature piece. Prime Minister of Pakistan from 1988 to 1990 and again from 1993 to 1996. She was the first woman to head a democratic government in a Muslim majority nation. Ideologically a liberal and a secularist, she chaired or co-chaired the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) from the early 1980s until her assassination in 2007. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95. We can ship a 30kg box in UK next day delivery insured up to £100 for £10 which will combine most multiple orders.
Lot 331
A Chinese porcelain vase being hand painted, 17th / 18th century Qing dynasty. Of baluster form with famille rose decoration overpainted, possibly Dutch with 4 toe'd dragon and fireball. Small repair to rim. Measures 17cms high. .Collected in China by DR. E.R Wheeler , first half 20th Century , during his time as Director of the School of Medicine , Shantung Christian University. Ex - Peck Family Estate Auction, Mt. Sterling , Kentucky William Jackson
Lot 542
THE BEATLES - PLEASE PLEASE ME - UK MONO 2ND - A very hard to find 2nd UK 'Northern Songs' pressing of the band's debut LP that took the world by storm (PMC 1202). The “Dick James” credits from the first pressing now read as 'Northern Songs”. This change occurred very quickly as the typesetter for the credits wasn’t informed that the Beatles had worked with Dick James to set up their own, new, “Northern Songs” publishing company for Lennon and McCartney’s original songs. With Dick James credits for tracks B4 and B6. The record is in strong VG condition with some surface markings, these do not extend to heavier marks or scratches. Very clean, crisp and sharp labels. Matrix/stampers: XEX 421-1N 2 GL & XEX 422-1N 1 2 GM. The original 'right aligned' sleeve is in VG condition with a clean front, the reverse flipback has some damage with a couple of small tears.
Lot 909
BEATLES AND RELATED - Great mixed lot of 22 x LPs and 15 x 7"/EPs. Titles include PPM (mono PMC 1202 'Parlophone' 'Recording First Published' 1N/1N), Abbey Road (clean 1st UK misaligned copy), Band On The Run (sealed picture disc), Live At The BBC (sealed PCSP 726), Something New " (ST 2108), Magical Mystery Tour (LP and EP), The Beatles' Second Album, Red/Blue LPs, George Harrison - All Things Must Pass (STCH 639 box set, White Album (US RE number 0846328) and Let It Be. Condition is generally VG to Ex with a mixture of UK and US pressings.
Lot 927
FOLK/CHRISTIAN LPs - Unusual collection of 17 x LPs. Artists/titles include The Fisherfolk (x6) - Sing The Word, Cry Hosanna (FF 1063), Celebrate The Whole Of It (FF 1022), On Tiptoe (No. 2004), Rejoice With and In The Presence), Peter, Paul & Mary, The Oldham Tinkers, New Voices : An Album Of First Recordings (Topic 12T 125), Newport Folk Festival 1963 TFL 6041), Pete Seeger and Newport Broadside (Fontana TFL 6038 - Ex/Ex). Condition is generally VG to Ex.
Lot 115
Queen’s South Africa, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (3316 Corl L. Dinnigan, 1: Conn: Rang.); and King’s South Africa, 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2877 Pte H. T. Phillips. A.O.C.); the first good very fine, the second well-polished, fine (2). Both entitlements confirmed, as above. Corporal L Dinnigan’s medal roll entry notes: ‘Invalided’.
Lot 118
An Early Great War ‘Mons’ Casualty Trio awarded to Private Samuel Spencer, 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, killed in action on 22 September 1914 during the First Battle of the Marne, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (7268 Pte S. Spencer. 1/R. Sc: Fus.), official correction to initial in naming; British War and Victory Medals (7268 Pte. S. Spencer. R. S. Fus); Group mounted on board for display, toned, the first very fine, remainder extremely fine (3). Private Sam Spencer, husband of Mrs Edith Spencer, of 17 Salisbury Street, Shipley, Yorkshire, was born in Bradford, and was killed in action on 22 September 1914. His name is commemorated at the La Ferte-Sous-Jouarre Memorial.
Lot 121
A Great War Casualty Group of 2 awarded to Private John Henry Plant, Royal Army Medical Corps, attached to the 1st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers, killed in action on 23 March 1916, comprising: 1914 Star (3350 Pte J. H. Plant. R.A.M.C.); Victory Medal (3350 Pte. J. H. Plant. R.A.M.C.); Pair loose, the first very fine with one or two scuffs, the second as struck (2). Private John Henry Plant, of Sheffield, enlisted at Chesterfield, and was killed in action on 23 March 1916. He is buried at the Birr Cross Roads Cemetery.
Lot 128
A Great War Gallipoli Trio & Memorial Plaque awarded to Drummer Frederick Smith, 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, killed in action during the First Battle of Krithia on 28 April, 1915, comprising: 1914-15 Star (10214 Dmr: P.[sic] Smith. Worc: R.); British War & Victory Medals (10214 Pte. F. Smith. Worc. R.); Memorial Plaque (Frederick Smith); Group loose, lightly toned, extremely fine (4). Private Frederick Smith was born and enlisted in Birmingham. Arriving at Cape Helles on the evening of April 24th - 25th, 1915, British forces faced very heavy Turkish resistance, and the 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment held their ground on the heights above the west of the beach. Following this, the 4th Worcestershires (along with the 2nd Hampshire and 1st Essex battalions) made a push to clear the Turkish trenches facing V Beach. In the process, the Worcestershire Regiment suffered over 100 casualties in the first two days of the 25th and 26th of April. The 28 of April marked the first day of a planned advance later named the First Battle of Krithia, and the 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment was part of the general advance at 8.00 am that morning. Under heavy Turkish shell fire, the 4th Battalion advanced under the command of Major Carr, with the French Division beside, which soon lagged behind, leaving the 4th Battalion Worcesters exposed. Drummer F Smith was killed in action on the 28th of April, 1915, and his name is commemorated at the Redoubt Cemetery, Cape Helles. Offered with damaged white metal ID ‘dog tag’, copy MIC and casualty certificate, and original card boxes of issue.
Lot 134
A ‘First Day of the Somme’ Casualty Trio awarded to Private Percy William Norman, 10th Battalion Essex Regiment, who died of wounds received in action on 1 July 1916 at Carnoy, near Albert, comprising: 1914-15 Star (17797 Pte P. Norman. Essex R.); British War & Victory Medals (17797 Pte. P. Norman. Essex R.); Group loose, about extremely fine (3. ) Private Percy William Norman, son of Walter and Thurza Frost, of Bramerton, Norwich, was killed in action on 1 July 1916 – the first day of the Somme. He is buried at La Neuville British Cemetery, Corbie, France.
Lot 137
A Great War Officer’s Casualty Trio and Plaque awarded to Lieutenant Hugh Stewart Latimer Jordan, who first joined the Honourable Artillery Company before being commissioned as an officer in the Royal Artillery. He was soon after attached to the Royal Flying Corps Wireless and Observers’ School, being tragically killed alongside his pilot during an accident while flying a biplane (RE 8 A3672) on 20 August 1917 at Brooklands, Surrey, comprising: 1914-15 Star (5680 Gnr. H. S. L. Jordan. H.A.C. (Art.)); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. H.S.L. Jordan.); Memorial Plaque (Hugh Stewart Latimer Jordan); Medals with original boxes, ribbons and O.H.M.S. envelope addressed to ‘1 Napier Villas, Napier Road, Wembley’, medals practically as struck, memorial plaque polished, about very fine (4). The Times Newspaper of 23 August, 1917 covered the Coroner’s inquest of the aforementioned air accident: “The west Surrey Coroner held an inquest at Addlestone yesterday on the bodies of Lieutenant Hugh Stewart Latimer Jordan, R.F.C., and Sergeant E. Handley, R.F.C., who were killed on Monday morning in the fall of an Army biplane in a meadow near Woodham Grange, Addlestone, Describing the accident, John Hoare, a gardener at Woodham Grange, said that about 10 o’clock on Monday morning he saw two machines in the air one above the other. Suddenly there were two explosions, and the lower machine came straight down for some distance, when it straightened out and the right wing folded back on to the body of the machine. It next took a horizontal course for some distance with one plane, which also suddenly folded back. The machine then pitched over some trees into a field. The witness ran across and found Lieutenant Jordan and Sergeant Handley under the engine dead. Evidence was given that the machine was in perfect order when it went up from Brooklands Aerodrome.” Flight Commander Cecil Faber said that Sergeant Handley was acting as pilot and was instructing Lieutenant Jordan as an observer. An officer said he saw the machine come down with a spinning dive from 3,000ft. A verdict was returned in each case of ‘Death from misadventure.’
Lot 139
The Great War Trio awarded to Lieutenant-Commander Ralph Michael Mack, Royal Navy, who was killed in action whilst in command of H.M.S. Tornado, when his ship was struck by a mine on 23 December 1917 off the Dutch coast, comprising: 1914-15 Star, with rosette (Lt. Commr. R. M. Mack, R. N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Commr. R. M. Mack. R. N.); Group loose, each medal with brooch pin to reverse with original ribbons, minor correction to first initial on BWM, about extremely fine (3). Lieutenant-Commander Ralph Michael Mack (1883-1917) trained as a Naval Cadet at Britannia Naval College, passing out successfully on 15 May 1900. He served as a Midshipman aboard H.M.S. Theseus before being promoted to Lieutenant on 31 December 1905, upon which he spent a year and a half aboard the Albion on the China Station. After further time aboard other vessels, he was given command of H.M.S. Swale in the Fifth Destroyer Flotilla on 20 May 1912. After an unhappy time aboard Swale, he was placed in command of the Destroyer Stour in February 1913, being promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 31 December 1913, and later taking command of the newly built destroyer Lucifer. After 2 years’ service aboard Lucifer he was placed in command of the Destroyer H.M.S. Phoebe, for which he was later mentioned in despatches for having ‘served continuously throughout the war and distinguished himself on many occasions with the Harwich Force’. In November 1917 he took command of another Destroyer, H.M.S. Tornado which later ran into a German minefield near Maas whilst en route to Holland with several other British ships (Surprise, Torrent and Radiant) on 23 December 1917. Attempting to provide assistance to the Torrent, which had struck mines, the Tornado also was struck – this time by two mines – sinking quickly off the Dutch coast. Seventy-five men perished, including Lieutenant-Commander Mack, with only two men rescued. A similar fate also befell the Surprise, causing total casualties of 12 officers and 240 other ranks killed by mines on this occasion.
Lot 143
A Great War ‘First Day of the Somme’ ‘Manchester Pals’ Casualty Pair awarded to Private Richard William Viggers, 17th (Service) Battalion, Manchester Regiment (2nd City Pals), who was killed in action on 1 July 1916 during the Battalion’s attack upon Montauban, where despite advancing as instructed at a slow walk, they captured the village despite heavy casualties. This was one of only a handful of successes achieved on the day, comprising: British War and Victory Medals (26435 Pte. R. W. Viggers. Manch. R.); Toned, about extremely fine (2). Private Richard William Viggers, was born in Audlem, Cheshire, the son of Alfred and Mary Ann of Stocktons Cottage, Newhall, Cheshire. He served with the 17th Battalion, Manchester Regiment, and was present during their attack upon the village of Montauban on the First Day of the Somme on 1 July 1916. Private Viggers was killed during this offensive, which resulted in the successful capture of Montauban village - as they advanced ‘in perfect order at a slow walk’ behind the creeping barrage in the face of enemy machine guns. The first 48 hours of the capture of Montauban cost the 17th Manchesters 8 officers and 350 men, from the 900 who had gone over the top. Private Viggers’s name is commemorated on the Thiepval memorial.
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