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Lot 1559
RANGERS F.C., COLLECTION OF PROGRAMMES, including vs. Newcastle 21st May 1969, PSV 1st November 1978, 1987 Tour aways, further from the 1970s onwards, also a Linpride Rangers Basketball Club programme, a Joe Reilly testimonial match (this being a game played by chef Gordon Ramsey), and a first edition of Follow Follow
Lot 1533
GEORGE BROWN OF SCOTLAND, HIS INTERNATIONAL CAP VS. ENGLAND, 1936/37 embroidered S v E over crest and dated 1936-37, and with tassel and trim in gilt bullionNote: George Brown represented the nation on nineteen occasions, including two times as captain. He was also a Rangers stalwart, playing for them between 1929 and 1942, as well as a future director of the club. This cap comes from the British Home Championship game vs. England on 17th April 1937. Played in front of a crowd of 149,547 fans, Scotland defeated the Auld Enemy 3-1.
Lot 69
Lloyds Natural History Handbooks 20 Volumes Sharpe (Bowdler) Lloyds Natural History, Handbook to the Birds of Great Britain (4 vols, duplicated), Game Birds (Ogilvie-Grant 2 vols), Monkeys/Primates (H.O. Forbes 2 vols), Butterflies and Moths/ Order Lepidoptera (W.F. Kirby 5 vols), Mammals (R. Lydekker 1 vol), Marsupials (R. Lydekker 1 vol), Cats/Carnivora (R. Lydekker 1 vol) Edward Lloyd, London, 1896-1897Qty: 20
Lot 4
C.A. PEÑAROL, JERSEY 5TH SEPTEMBER 1967 vs. Celtic F.C., stitched number 7 verso, long sleevedNote: Believed worn by Julio Abbadie. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.Julio César Abbadie made a hefty 468 appearances for Peñarol during two spells with the Uruguayan club.Born in Montevideo to migrant parents, he was eligible for international selection, obtaining 26 caps between 1952 and 1966. This would include Uruguay’s run to the semi-final of the 1954 World Cup. During this competition he would net twice in a 7-0 group stage drubbing of Scotland.The 1967 challenge match vs. Celtic would come during Abbadie’s second spell with Peñarol. It was arranged in anticipation of Celtic’s Intercontinental Cup game vs. Argentina’s Racing Club. A rare chance to test themselves against South American opposition.Despite having just lifted the League Cup three days prior, Jock Stein fielded a full-strength Lisbon Lions side. It may have been a friendly, but he still wanted to triumph over the reigning Intercontinental champions. The 56,000 fans who turned out at Parkhead were rewarded with a fine display. Typical South American flare helped contribute to an electric atmosphere, though wasn’t enough to clinch the tie.Jimmy Johnstone stole the show, at one stage marked by three players who still struggled to intercept his jinking runs. Goals from Willie Wallace secured a 2-1 victory, Celtic now set for their showdown vs. Racing Club.Whilst the Peñarol friendly is remembered for its positive atmosphere, shirts swapped at the end of the game; those ties vs. the Argentinians live on for more sinister reasons.The first leg vs. Racing Club was contested at Hampden on the 18th October 1967, with the return game in Buenos Aires two weeks later. A 1-0 victory and 2-1 defeat pushed the competition to a playoff, this to be on neutral soil. Neither of the previous scorelines belie the violent conduct of Racing Club, something which came to a head in the play-off game, now known as ‘The Battle of Montevideo’.Jock Stein said before the match that his players would ‘give as much as they are forced to take.’ This was certainly true, a series of fouls from both sides leading the Paraguayan referee to stop the game on the 23rd minute. Both captains were then given stern warnings to control their players or face the consequences.The pleas were not heeded, and fourteen minutes later a cynical hack on Johnstone led to a mass brawl. It was at this point riot police took to the pitch to quell the violence. Following this, red cards for Alfio Basile and Bobby Lennox were the first in what became a total of six sending offs (four for Celtic, two for Racing Club). One of these was given to Bertie Auld in the 88th minute, though amid the chaos, he refused to leave the pitch and went on to complete the game.A single goal for Racing Club secured the victory, and with it the trophy.Following the match Stein would conclude, ‘I would not bring a team to South America again for all the money in the world.’
Lot 9
FEYENOORD ROTTERDAM, JERSEY CIRCA 1970 Bukta FORUM label, stitched number 3 verso, short sleevedNote: Believed swapped with Rinus Israel. Originally thought to be a match worn shirt from the 1970 European Cup final victory over Celtic, the Bukta label suggests this is a 1969/70 season shirt (Le Coq Sportif worn in the 1970 cup final). The shirt was swapped with Bertie Auld and it is therefore possible the player retained his Le Coq shirt, and gave Auld a season shirt. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.The 1970 European Cup final will forever be remembered as the night when Dutch football made history. On 6th May 1970, at the iconic San Siro stadium in Milan, Feyenoord, led by their rock-solid defender Rinus Israel, defeated Celtic 2–1 after extra time, securing their first and only European Cup triumph.Marinus "Rinus" David Israël, born on 19th March 1942, was a Dutch football legend. Nicknamed "Iron Rinus," he was known for his unwavering tenacity and solid defensive skills. During his career, Israel played for several clubs, including DWS, Excelsior Rotterdam, PEC Zwolle and, of course, Feyonoord.It was at Feyenoord that Israel achieved his greatest success, forming an unyielding defensive partnership with Theo Laseroms. During his time with the club, Feyenoord won three Eredivisie titles, a KNVB Cup, a UEFA Cup, and the prestigious European Cup.Israel's achievements extended to the international stage, where he was a prominent player for the Netherlands national team, representing his country in 47 matches and scoring three goals from 1964 to 1974. He played a vital role in the 1974 FIFA World Cup, helping the Netherlands secure victories against Brazil and Argentina.The 1970 European Cup final was a momentous occasion for both Feyenoord and Celtic. For Celtic, it was their second appearance in the European Cup final, following the triumphant Lisbon Lions victory against Inter in 1967. They entered the match as strong favourites, but Feyenoord had different plans.Tommy Gemmell gave Celtic the lead after 30 minutes, but that wouldn’t last long. Rinus Israel's unmarked header drew Feyenoord level, with Celtic’s defensive lapse and Israel’s clinical finish changing the momentum of the game. The goal was Feyenoord's first in the campaign outside their home stadium.The Dutch team, managed by Ernst Happel, tactically outplayed Celtic, double-marking Jimmy Johnstone, the Celtic winger, throughout the game. The midfield trio of Franz Hasil, Willem van Hanegem, and Wim Jansen dominated their Celtic counterparts, making it a challenging night for the Scottish club.Despite a hard-fought match, the score remained 1–1 at the end of regulation time, forcing the game into extra time. With just a few minutes remaining, Feyenoord seized their moment. A long free-kick from the Feyenoord half was launched towards the Celtic penalty area. Billy McNeill, Celtic's captain and defender, stumbled in the box, allowing Ove Kindvall of Feyenoord to run onto the loose ball and chip it over the advancing goalkeeper Evan Williams. The ball gracefully sailed into the net, sealing Feyenoord's 2–1 victory and making them the first Dutch club to win the European Cup.Rinus Israel's contribution to the match cannot be understated. As a central figure in Feyenoord's defence, he played a crucial role in containing Celtic's attacking threats and scored the all-important equalizer. His leadership and defensive prowess ensured that Feyenoord lifted the European Cup that night, etching his name in footballing history.
Lot 6
S.L. BENFICA, EUROPEAN CUP 2ND ROUND JERSEY NOVEMBER 1969 vs. Celtic F.C., REDON ACRYLFASER label, stitched crests, and number 14, long sleevedNote: Believed worn by Artur Jorge. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.Artur Jorge Braga Melo Teixeira, commonly known as Artur Jorge, was a Portuguese football manager and former player who enjoyed a hugely successful playing and managerial career.As a player, Jorge started his professional journey at Académica de Coimbra and later moved to Benfica, where he achieved considerable success, winning four Portuguese league championships, two Taça de Portugal cups, and two silver boots as leading goalscorer. However, due to a serious leg injury, he was forced to end his playing career at Belenenses during the 1977-78 season.On the international stage he played 16 times for Portugal and was a member of the squad that reached the Brazil Independence Cup final in 1972.After his playing days, Jorge embarked on a prestigious managerial career that saw him work with various clubs, including FC Porto, Paris Saint-Germain, Benfica, Académica de Coimbra, CSKA Moscow, and more. He also had international coaching stints, managing the Portugal national team during different seasons and leading the Switzerland national team at UEFA Euro 1996.During his time at Porto in the 1980s he won three national champion titles and two Taça de Portugal titles, although his greatest success was a triumphant 2-1 win over Bayern Munich in the 1987 European Cup Final. The win would cement his position as a legend of the game, with fans christening him "Rei Artur" ("King Arthur").On November 12, 1969, Celtic hosted Benfica in a thrilling European Cup First Leg match at Kerrydale Street. Despite a weekend defeat, Celtic prepared diligently, with Bobby Lennox ruled out due to an ankle injury. Stein opted for experience in the lineup, recalling veteran players including Bertie Auld.Celtic displayed dominance throughout, with John Hughes scoring a goal wrongly disallowed. The legendary Eusebio was overshadowed as Celtic tore Benfica apart, securing a convincing 3-0 victory. As a sub for Benfica, Artur Jorge showcased his skills.Celtic eventually won the tie on a coin toss after losing the second leg 3-0, making it 3-3 on aggregate.Years later, in 1997, there were strong speculations that Artur Jorge would become the manager of Celtic. A respected journalist at the time even announced that Jorge was the new Celtic manager, however, this speculation turned out to be inaccurate, with Wim Jansen eventually appointed to the position.Although the managerial opportunity with Celtic did not materialise, Jorge’s overall footballing contributions as a player and manager place him as one of the greats of the game.
Lot 16
KENNY DALGLISH OF SCOTLAND, INTERNATIONAL JERSEY CIRCA 1975 UMBRO label, stitched logo, crest, and number 7 verso, short sleeved The Bertie Auld Collection.Sir Kenneth Mathieson (Kenny) Dalglish MBE (born 4 March 1951) is a legend of the game. Playing as a forward, he made 338 appearances for Celtic and 515 for Liverpool, and earned a record 102 caps for the Scotland national team, scoring 30 goals, also a joint record.Dalglish won the Ballon d'Or Silver Award in 1983, the PFA Players' Player of the Year in 1983, and the FWA Footballer of the Year in 1979 and 1983. In 2009, FourFourTwo magazine named Dalglish the greatest striker in post-war British football, and he has been inducted into both the Scottish and English Football Halls of Fame.Dalglish's debut for the Scottish national team under Tommy Docherty's guidance marked the beginning of a storied international journey. As a substitute in the Euro 1972 qualifier against Belgium, he quickly showcased his skills, contributing to a 1-0 victory. His first goal for Scotland, a year later against Denmark in a 2-0 World Cup qualifier win, set the stage for a powerful presence on the international scene.Scotland would go on to qualify for the World Cup Finals in 1974, with Dalglish a key part of the playing squad in West Germany. He started in all three games as Scotland were eliminated during the group stages despite not losing any of their three games.One of the most iconic moments of Dalglish's international career was his performance against England in 1976. His winning goal, scored by nutmegging Ray Clemence, remains etched in the memories of football fans. The subsequent year, Dalglish's goal against the same opponent and goalkeeper at Wembley, added another layer to his legend.Dalglish went on to play in both the 1978 World Cup in Argentina where he started in all of Scotland's games – scoring against eventual runners-up the Netherlands in a famous 3–2 win – and the 1982 World Cup in Spain, scoring against New Zealand. Dalglish was selected for the 22-man squad travelling to Mexico for the 1986 World Cup, but had to withdraw due to injury.His final appearance for Scotland in a Euro 1988 qualifier against Luxembourg showcased his commitment even after 15 years as a full international.Kenny Dalglish's international career was defined by his skill, leadership, and love for his country. His contributions left an indelible mark on Scottish football history, and his name continues to evoke admiration and respect among football fans worldwide.
Lot 31
BERTIE AULD, HIS AUTOGRAPHED CELTIC F.C. VS. RACING CLUB DE AVELLANEDA PROGRAMME 18TH OCTOBER 1967 signed by Bertie Auld, Jim Craig, John Fallon, Jimmy Johnstone, John Hughes, Bobby Murdoch, Stevie Chalmers, Joe McBride, Bobby Lennox, Billy McNeill, John Clark, Tommy Gemmell, Ronnie Simpson, Willie O'Neill, and John GormanThis was the first game of the Intercontinental Cup. Celtic won 1-0, though lost the return leg 2-1 forcing the game to a replay. This replay has since been dubbed 'The Battle of Montevideo', a game marred by violent conduct. Six red cards were awarded including one for Auld in the 88th minute, though he refused to leave the pitch. The Bertie Auld Collection.
Lot 15
WALES, INTERNATIONAL JERSEY 4TH NOVEMBER 1959 vs. Scotland, Supplied by Jack Sharp label, stitched crest inscribed v Scotland 1959-60..., and number 10 verso, short sleevedNote: Believed worn by Phil Woosnam. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.Phil Woosnam had a long and varied career within the footballing world. Starting off with Montgomeryshire Schoolboys, he went on to represent Wales eight times at youth level.After school, he studied Physics at Bangor University, captaining the football team to the Welsh Universities’ Championship. During his national service, he featured for the Army select XI, playing alongside two Busby Babes in Duncan Edwards and Eddie Colman.At club level, he played for several teams including Wrexham, Manchester City, Caersws, and Aberystwyth Town, though is perhaps best remembered for his time with Leyton Orient, West Ham, and Aston Villa.He signed for Leyton Orient in 1954, spending four seasons with the club and tallying 108 league appearances. Whilst at the club, he would receive his first international cap, playing for Wales in their 1958 Home Championship game vs. Scotland. He signed for West Ham for a hefty £30,000 one month later, going on to make 153 appearances and establishing himself as an international regular.The last British side he represented was Aston Villa (1962-66), before making the bold but important decision to migrate to the US in 1967, signing for the Atlanta Chiefs. Short stints as player and manager kickstarted a lifelong relationship with football in the US, soon becoming the national team manager, before a lengthy stint as commissioner of the North Atlantic Soccer League (1969-82).Woosnam is credited for his role in developing the NASL, promoting it during an era of growth and securing important television contracts with CBS and ABC. He also saw the countrywide expansion of the league in the 1970s, establishing teams in Los Angeles, the Bay Area, Seattle, and Vancouver. After his tenure, he would become director of marketing for US Soccer, helping to bring the 1994 World Cup to the country. All of this led to him being inducted into the National Soccer Hall of Fame in 1997.This shirt was worn during the 1959/60 British Home Championship game vs. Scotland, one of seventeen appearances made by Woosnam for his nation. The tournament itself is one of the few instances the trophy was shared between three teams, this being in an era before goal difference advantages. Scotland, England and Wales all drew, whilst also each defeating the Irish.
Lot 8
LEEDS UNITED F.C., EUROPEAN CUP SEMI-FINAL JERSEY APRIL 1970 vs. Celtic F.C., UMBRO label, stitched crest, and number 4 verso, long sleevedNote: Believed worn by Billy Bremner during the 2nd leg tie at Hampden, 15th April 1970. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection."No manager could wish for a greater leader or a greater player. If I was in the trenches at the front line, the man I would want on my right side is Billy Bremner.” Don RevieBorn in Stirling in 1942, midfield firebrand, Billy Bremner, was the driving force behind Leeds United's most successful years under manager Don Revie in the 1960s and early 1970s.Despite being rejected by Arsenal and Chelsea for his height, Bremner signed for Leeds at just 17 and proved his worth by helping the club secure promotion to the top-flight in 1964. He became team captain in 1966, holding the role until his departure from the club.Wearing his distinctive No 4 jersey, Bremner won a haul of trophies at Leeds including the First Division (1968–69 and 1973–74), Second Division (1963–64), Inter-Cities Fairs Cup (1968 and 1971), FA Cup (1972), League Cup (1968) and FA Charity Shield (1969).Although he marked out for his passionate nature and tough tackling, which occasionally got him into trouble, Bremner was a skilled player with the ability to score crucial goals. In his 772 appearances he found the back of the net 115 times with countless assists to boot.He was named as the FWA Footballer of the Year in 1970 and has since been voted Leeds United's greatest player of all time, with a statue erected outside the south-east corner of their Elland Road stadium.Internationally, Bremner played a significant role in Scotland's rise during the 1970s, playing a key role in the side’s 1974 World Cup campaign and garnering praise from none other than Brazilian legend, Pele.Despite his legendary status, the European Cup eluded Bremner, with one of the bitterest defeats coming in the ‘Battle of Britain’ – the momentous European Cup semi-final clash against Celtic in 1970.In the second leg, Leeds faced an uphill battle after losing the first match 1-0 at Elland Road. Despite Bremner's powerful strike that levelled the tie on aggregate, Celtic emerged victorious, with second-half goals from John Hughes and Bobby Murdoch giving them an unassailable 3-1 advantage. The historic victory assured Celtic qualified for the European Cup final, facing Feyenoord in Milan.The game at Hampden Park drew a European record crowd of 136,505, mainly Celtic fans. The game was ranked as one of Celtic's greatest victories ever, with Jimmy Johnstone's performance earning him praise as a legend throughout Europe.Billy Bremner's illustrious career and Leeds United's memorable European Cup battle against Celtic remain significant chapters in football history, leaving a lasting impact on the sport and the fans who witnessed these momentous events. Condition generally good. There are some pulled threads below the collar which has created two ladders. Some loose threads around the number. Some minor bobbling. Some dirt marks and minor discolour, likely from having been worn. This iconic shirt is the one Bertie Auld swapped following the match, and there are a number of photographs of him holding it aloft whilst celebrating on the pitch. Additional images now available.
Lot 3
F.K. DUKLA PRAGUE, EUROPEAN CUP SEMI-FINAL (2ND LEG) JERSEY 25TH APRIL 1967 vs. Celtic F.C., Chebana label, stitched crest, and number 11 verso, long sleevedNote: Believed worn by Josef Vacenovsky. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.Josef Vacenovsky was a Dukla Prague stalwart.Over the course of twelve seasons (1957-69) he would tally 271 appearances, winning six league titles, four Czechoslovakian Cups, and four American Challenge Cups.His tenure coincided with a period of domestic dominance for Dukla, a team that had only been founded as recently as 1948. Indeed, they had initially been formed under the control of the Czechoslovakian Army, Vacenovsky himself spending a period in the armed forces before becoming a full team member.As swiftly as they burst onto the domestic scene, Dukla would begin to compete in Europe’s burgeoning knock-out competitions. This would include six European Cup appearances prior to 1966/67, reaching the quarter-final three-times.They entered the 1966/67 competition resolute, fresh off the back of a domestic double and ready to challenge once more. The first two rounds proved relatively straightforward, the team scoring twelve and conceding two as they saw off Esbjerg and Anderlecht.The quarters brought on a more difficult opponent however, the hotly tipped Ajax having just defeated Liverpool 7-3 on aggregate. This was the ‘Total Football’ team put together by Rinus Michels. The talismanic Johan Cruyff dominating the park.A first leg draw took the game to Prague, giving Dukla the home advantage. Perhaps it didn’t seem that way when a Sjaak Swart strike put them 1-0 down in the 54th minute. It would eventually take a penalty and an 87th minute own goal to secure Dukla’s place in their first ever semi-final.All was to play for as they travelled to Glasgow to take on Jock Stein’s Celtic. Dukla knew this and started with confidence, two early efforts forcing great saves from Ronnie Simpson. A Jimmy Johnstone strike in the 27th minute put the home team ahead, though a goal on the stroke of halftime quietened the Parkhead crowd. Willie Wallace would prove the hero during the second half, two goals securing a comfortable lead for the away game in Prague.Despite this lead, Jock Stein knew he couldn’t gamble such a match, and, whilst he had built his reputation on playing beautiful attacking football, he made the decision to set up defensively. This would prove critical, the 0-0 draw securing Celtic’s place in Lisbon, Dukla bowing out in what remains their best European finish.Those two ties and the Lisbon Lions were later recalled by Vacenovsky:‘Celtic was a typically British team, playing consistently on the body, hard, and against Celtic we always had someone at our backs.’
Lot 17
BELGIUM, INTERNATIONAL JERSEY 19TH DECEMBER 1979 vs. Scotland, adidas label, applied logo, crest, and number 10 verso, long sleevedNote: Possibly worn by François Van der Elst or Erwin Vandenbergh. The Bertie Auld Collection.François Van der Elst, fondly known as "Swat," was a legendary Belgian footballer, who played most prominently for R.S.C. Anderlecht.He joined the club in 1969, scoring more than 100 goals during his 11 year tenure. Anderlecht were a dominant force in Belgium during the 1970s, with Van der Elst helping the team win two Belgian First Division titles, four Belgian Cups, two Belgian League Cups, two European Cup Winners’ Cups and two European Super Cups.His prowess on the international stage saw the winger net 14 times in 44 games, helping the team claim second place in the 1980 UEFA European Championships. In qualifying for the tournament, Van der Elst scored twice in a 3-1 win over Scotland at Hampden Park in 1979.Van der Elst tragically passed away in 2017, aged 62, however his contributions to the sport, both domestically and internationally, remain etched in football history. His honours, including domestic and international titles, league top scorer awards, and individual nominations, speak volumes about his exceptional talent and dedication to the beautiful game.Another prolific striker, Erwin Vandenbergh was six times top goal scorer in the Belgian topflight between 1979 and 1991. The first three of these was with Lierse, the next two with Anderlecht (where he joined after the departure of Van der Elst), and the last with Gent. In 1980, he was European to goal scorer with 39 in 34 games.He was also an international regular, with 48 caps and 20 goals. One of these was a memorable winning strike against Argentina in the opening match of the 1982 World Cup in Spain.During this game against Scotland, Vandenbergh would score the opening goal.
Lot 14
BERTIE AULD OF THE S.F.L. XI, INTERNATIONAL JERSEY 17TH MARCH 1965 vs. The Football League XI, UMBRO label, stitched crest inscribed S.F.L. v F.L. 1964-65, and number 11 verso, short sleeved The Bertie Auld Collection.Despite being an integral part of one of the strongest midfields of its day, Bertie was, like many of his Celtic contemporaries, seriously neglected by the national side. During his career he would only receive three caps, as well as two Scottish Football League select XI appearances.Many have hypothesised as to the reasons for this, though the strongest contender relates back to his first game for Scotland, this being vs. the Netherlands in May of 1959. The friendly fixture was contested in Amsterdam, with a strong Scotland side featuring Bobby Evans, Eric Caldow, and a 19-year-old Denis Law, winning 2-1. This victory became somewhat marred though, when in the 93rd minute a confrontation erupted on the pitch, Bertie himself involved.A red card awaited, in what became the first ever sending-off of a Scottish International player. Whilst Bertie’s prestige and ability spoke for itself, this was perhaps one accolade he didn’t want. It came during a period when each club would put players forward to the international committee for selection. The widely held belief is that Celtic chairman of the time, the divisive Bob Kelly, was so embarrassed by the red card, he made it clear he didn’t want Auld representing the national team again.Whilst a player of Auld’s calibre should have gone on to pick up dozens of caps, he would only play for Scotland twice more, against Portugal and Wales in that same year. The shirts offered cover those games, from the hugely significant one worn vs. the Netherlands, to the rare white away shirt vs. Portugal, and the swapped Wales shirt of Phil Woosnam. Also offered is an interesting S.F.L. jersey from his second appearance for the select XI.This was worn during the game vs. the English Football League in March of 1965, a fiercely fought 2-2 draw with goals from John Hughes, Jack Charlton and Barry Bridges. Two years later, Bertie would go on to win Europe’s premier prize, ultimately cementing his place in the annals of sporting history; the life and soul of the Lisbon Lions. Sadly though, he would never pull on the national jersey again.
Lot 12
BERTIE AULD OF SCOTLAND, INTERNATIONAL JERSEY 27TH MAY 1959 vs. the Netherlands, UMBRO and T. Alexander labels, stitched crest, and number 11 verso, short sleeved The Bertie Auld Collection.Despite being an integral part of one of the strongest midfields of its day, Bertie was, like many of his Celtic contemporaries, seriously neglected by the national side. During his career he would only receive three caps, as well as two Scottish Football League select XI appearances.Many have hypothesised as to the reasons for this, though the strongest contender relates back to his first game for Scotland, this being vs. the Netherlands in May of 1959. The friendly fixture was contested in Amsterdam, with a strong Scotland side featuring Bobby Evans, Eric Caldow, and a 19-year-old Denis Law, winning 2-1. This victory became somewhat marred though, when in the 93rd minute a confrontation erupted on the pitch, Bertie himself involved.A red card awaited, in what became the first ever sending-off of a Scottish International player. Whilst Bertie’s prestige and ability spoke for itself, this was perhaps one accolade he didn’t want. It came during a period when each club would put players forward to the international committee for selection. The widely held belief is that Celtic chairman of the time, the divisive Bob Kelly, was so embarrassed by the red card, he made it clear he didn’t want Auld representing the national team again.Whilst a player of Auld’s calibre should have gone on to pick up dozens of caps, he would only play for Scotland twice more, against Portugal and Wales in that same year. The shirts offered cover those games, from the hugely significant one worn vs. the Netherlands, to the rare white away shirt vs. Portugal, and the swapped Wales shirt of Phil Woosnam. Also offered is an interesting S.F.L. jersey from his second appearance for the select XI.This shirt is from that international debut vs. the Netherlands, during which the team would win, but Bertie would receive the nation's first ever red card.
Lot 5
A.C. MILAN, EUROPEAN CUP QUARTER-FINAL JERSEY 1969 vs. Celtic F.C., Vittore Gianni label, stitched Scudetto, and number 13 verso, long sleevedNote: Believed Giorgio Rognoni's from the 2nd leg tie at Parkhead, 12th March 1969. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.Giorgio Rognoni was an Italian midfielder who played for a string of clubs during a career that stretched two decades. He would begin with local team Modena in 1964, before playing in the Serie A with A.C. Milan, Foggia, Cesena, and Pistoiese.It was during his time with the ‘Rossoneri’ he would see most success, representing them between 1967 and 1971. Whilst not a regular starter, he would tally 54 league appearances, featuring in campaigns that saw them lift the Scudetto (1967/68), the UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup (1967/68), the European Cup (1968/69), and the Intercontinental Cup (1969).This shirt comes from the team’s 1969 European Cup run. Worn during the quarter-final victory over Jock Stein’s Celtic.After seeing off Malmö in the first round, Milan got a rare bye into the quarters. This was due to the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia and subsequent fall out between Eastern and Western bloc teams.The games vs. Celtic weren’t as straightforward. Indeed, manager Nereo Rocco went as far as to proclaim that, if they saw off the Bhoys, victory in the competition would be a formality. The 1st leg was played in Milan, with heavy snowfall making for treacherous playing conditions. Whilst Celtic had built their reputation on playing attacking football and Italian teams on defence, the roles were reversed. Celtic ground out a 0-0 draw, glad to bring the game back to Parkhead.Before that 2nd leg, Celtic were dealt a loss when Bobby Lennox was ruled out through an ankle injury. This would prove the first in a series of misfortunes, from a denied penalty claim to a missed Willie Wallace sitter, and most importantly, a rare Billy McNeill error which allowed Pierino Prati to score. This goal proved the difference, the support realising it wasn’t to be their year in Europe, Milan progressing to the semis.Rocco’s prophesy would eventually ring true, his team going on to defeat Manchester United 2-1 on aggregate, before taking the game to Rinus Michels’ Ajax to win the club’s second ever European Cup.Rognoni, like Bertie Auld, was a used sub on the night of the Parkhead match. After going on to represent three further teams, his life was cruelly cut short at the age of 39. Dear Luca, Many thanks for getting in touch. The basis of our description took a couple of things into consideration, including notes from the family. We were unable to say with certainty and hence the description using the word 'believed'. This said, it is an A.C. Milan shirt from the 1969 quarter finals vs Celtic and is presented with impeccable provenance being from the collection of Celtic Legend Bertie Auld. We actually sold one of these shirts, from the collection of Auld's teamate Stevie Chalmers, a few years back (link below): https://www.mctears.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-1904---ac-milan---matchworn-jersey-from-the-european-cup-quarter-final-1969/?lot=157747&so=4&st=a.c.%20milan&sto=0&au=&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=1&pp=96&pn=1&g=1 Whilst we won't modify the description, having only used the term believed, it is entirely possible Nello Santin. If I can help in any other way, please do let me know. All the best, James Bruce
Lot 7
GIANCARLO DE SISTI OF A.C.F. FIORENTINA, EUROPEAN CUP QUARTER-FINAL JERSEY MARCH 1970 vs. Celtic F.C., stitched Scudetto over crest, and number 10 verso, long sleevedNote: Believed from the 1st leg at Celtic Park on 4th March 1970. Swapped with Bertie Auld; The Bertie Auld Collection.Giancarlo de Sisti, fondly known as Picchio, had a remarkable football career, leaving a lasting impact at both club and international levels. Born in Rome, he made his debut in Serie A with A.S. Roma in 1961, going on to play for the Club until 1965, and then again from 1974-79.Despite his achievements at Roma, De Sisti's most successful period came with ACF Fiorentina (1965-74), where he won a league title in 1969, and featured in both legs of the European Cup Quarter Final against Celtic in 1970.Internationally, De Sisti represented the Italy national football team with distinction, earning 29 caps and scoring 4 goals between 1967 and 1972. He played a crucial role in Italy's triumph at the UEFA Euro 1968, which included a memorable 2-0 final replay victory over Yugoslavia on home soil. Additionally, he was part of the Italian squad that finished as runners-up at the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico.Known for his exceptional playmaking abilities, De Sisti was regarded as one of Italy's greatest ever playmakers, possessing excellent vision, passing accuracy, and composure under pressure.On March 4, 1970, De Sisti showcased his talents in an enthralling European Cup first-leg match between Celtic and Fiorentina at Parkhead, Glasgow. The game was eagerly anticipated, attracting a record-breaking European crowd of 77,240 spectators.The match held special significance for Celtic midfielder Bertie Auld, who had one of his finest moments as a Celt. Auld was informed that he would be playing just 40 minutes before kick-off, as the team lineup was kept under wraps until the last moment by Celtic manager, Jock Stein.Stein made some tactical changes, bringing back Bobby Murdoch, John Hughes, and Bertie Auld into the starting eleven. Fortunately, Celtic's Tommy Gemmell, who had a recent injury concern, was declared fit to play.Fiorentina, on the other hand, faced a significant setback as their star striker Chiarugi was dropped from the squad following a weekend loss to Torino. Jock Stein had closely monitored Fiorentina's form, having travelled back to Glasgow with the Italian team after watching their match in Italy.Despite Fiorentina offering their players a financial incentive of £1,500 per man to secure a victory against Celtic, it was the Glasgow club who dominated proceedings on the pitch. The home side put on a remarkable performance, with Bertie Auld opening the scoring in an impressive 3-0 victory. Despite losing the away tie, in which De Sisti set up the only goal of the game, Celtic triumphed 3-1 on aggregate to progress to the semi-finals.The match will forever be etched in the memories of both Celtic and Fiorentina fans as a thrilling European Cup clash filled with drama and excitement. It highlighted the importance of tactical decisions, the impact of passionate home support, and the determination of players striving for European glory.
Lot 13
BERTIE AULD OF SCOTLAND, INTERNATIONAL JERSEY 3RD JUNE 1959 vs. Portugal, UMBRO and T. Alexander labels, stitched crest, and number 11 verso, short sleeved The Bertie Auld Collection.Despite being an integral part of one of the strongest midfields of its day, Bertie was, like many of his Celtic contemporaries, seriously neglected by the national side. During his career he would only receive three caps, as well as two Scottish Football League select XI appearances.Many have hypothesised as to the reasons for this, though the strongest contender relates back to his first game for Scotland, this being vs. the Netherlands in May of 1959. The friendly fixture was contested in Amsterdam, with a strong Scotland side featuring Bobby Evans, Eric Caldow, and a 19-year-old Denis Law, winning 2-1. This victory became somewhat marred though, when in the 93rd minute a confrontation erupted on the pitch, Bertie himself involved.A red card awaited, in what became the first ever sending-off of a Scottish International player. Whilst Bertie’s prestige and ability spoke for itself, this was perhaps one accolade he didn’t want. It came during a period when each club would put players forward to the international committee for selection. The widely held belief is that Celtic chairman of the time, the divisive Bob Kelly, was so embarrassed by the red card, he made it clear he didn’t want Auld representing the national team again.Whilst a player of Auld’s calibre should have gone on to pick up dozens of caps, he would only play for Scotland twice more, against Portugal and Wales in that same year. The shirts offered cover those games, from the hugely significant one worn vs. the Netherlands, to the rare white away shirt vs. Portugal, and the swapped Wales shirt of Phil Woosnam. Also offered is an interesting S.F.L. jersey from his second appearance for the select XI.This white away shirt was worn during a 1-0 defeat to Portugal.
Lot 375
Birds, game birds and wild fowling THORBURN (Archibald) British Birds, 4 vols., 2nd edition, 1916, 4to, colour plates, original red cloth; British Game Birds and Wlldfowl, 1912, 4to, no.770/950 copies, full morocco, a little faded; TUNNICLIFFE (C F) Shorelands Summer Diary, 1952, 4to, dust jacket; CHALMERS (P) Birds Ashore and Aforeshore, 1935, 4to, dust jacket; SOUTHGATE (F) Wildfowl and Waders, 1928, 4to, on eof 950 copies, vellum backed; BROWN & AMADON. Eagles, Hawks and Falcons of the World, 2 vols. 1968, 4to, slip case; POLLARD (H) Game Birds 1929, 4to; and others, with a few duplicates (25)
Lot 290
FURNISS (Harry, 1854-1925) autograph 4pp. letter signed dated 9th Sept 1893 illustrated with two pen and ink cartoon sketches, to Mr Chapman '... Just off to hear Lord Salisbury settle the Home Rule Bill... I am looking forward to our next merry game of golf...'; within a 19th century album, with 14 scenic watercolours by unknown hands and three photographs, and an album of Victorian family portrait photographs
Lot 4430
Vallaza, Markus: (1936 St. Ulrich in Gröden - Bozen 2019). Jo so woarns die Rittersleut. Radierung 1971. 33,5 x 39, Blgr. 55 x 65 cm. Sign., dat. u. num. Ex. 56/100. - ╔Dabei: Olympische Spiele München 1972.╗ 6 farb. Plakate von 6 versch. Künstlern. Blgr. 102 x 63,5 (1x) bzw. 102 x 64 cm. Alle Bl. mit dem Namenszug im Druck u. gerollt. - ╔Horst Antes╗ (1936 Heppenheim), ╔Shusaku Arakawa╗ (1936-2010; auf spiegelndem Karton bei Kroll-Siebdruck), ╔Allen Jones╗ (1937 Southampton; Matthieu, Zürich), ╔Ronald Brooks Kitaj╗ (1932-2007), ╔Marino Marini╗ (1901-1980; Kroll-Siebdruck; Guastella L 112), ╔Pierre Soulages╗ (1919-2022). - Tls. Gebrauchssp. ╔Gradimir Smudja╗ (1956 Novi Sad). Ohne Titel. Dressurreiten. Farboffset, ca. 1992. 43,2 x 59,7, Blgr. 48 x 63,5 cm. Sign. u. num., mit dem Namennszug im Druck. - Ex. 689/800. - Weihnachtsgraphik von International Sports, Culture and Leisure Marketing (ISL), Luzern 1992. - ╔James McMullan╗ (1934 Tsingtao). Pick-up game (Basketball). 31 x 36,5, Blgr. 50 x 55,5 cm. Sign., num. u. betitelt. - Ex. 205/750. - Beilage 1 Bl. mit Biogr. des Künstlers. 50 x 55,5 cm. - ╔Rico Blass╗ (1908-2002). Komposition in Schwarz, Grau u. Gelb auf rotem Grund. Farbserigraphie. 39 x 49,5, Blgr. 50 x 65 cm. Sign. u. num. - Ex. 17/70. - Li. Knickf., w. Ränder etw. schmutzfl. - ╔4 Bl. mit Abstraktem bzw. Figürlichem╗ von 4 versch. Künslter in versch. Techniken u. kleinen bis mittleren Formaten, 20. Jh. Undeutl. sign. - 1 Bl. stärker läd. Zus. 16 Bl. D
Lot 248
Full title: A large Chinese bronze 'touhu' or arrow vase in the shape of a lion, MingDescription:L.: 50 cm - H.: 39 cm Weight: 17.3 kg Provenance:- A Belgian private collection, prior to 2021.- Rob Michiels Auctions, March 13, 2021, lot 203. (sold EUR 25.000)- The collection of a Dutch nobleman. Ref.:- Sotheby's, New York, Mar. 20, 2013, lot 311, for a similar example described as a censer but lacking the lids and with important restoration. (sold USD 75.000) (direct link available on rm-auctions.com) This early Ming bronze sculptural Buddhist lion vase was probably made for the ‘arrow game’ or touhu. It may have had a secondary fucntion as an incense burner.The game was played at banquets, with he players throwing arrows into the three vessels on its back, the result being that they would concentrate so hard on winning that they would drink less. The mythical beast is depicted with a lively, striding stance, the forked and bushy tail held high.Condition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition.Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/75Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Lot 300
Full title: A Chinese blue and white octagonal vase depicting the game of 'touhu', Transitional periodDescription:H.: 30.5 cm Ref.: The Royal Collection Trust, inv. no. RCIN 1029, for four similar example in the King's Great Bedchamber in Hampton Court Palace. (direct link available on rm-auctions.com)Condition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition.Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/75Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Lot 50
Full title: A pair of large Chinese blue and white jars and covers with ladies playing a game of go, 19th C.Description:H.: 40,5 cmCondition:The absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is in perfect condition.Condition reports are provided on request. They will be made available, together with additional images, on our website at www.rm-auctions.com. Condition reports are given as a service, we can not be held liable for errors in such a report. The full list of condition reports for this sale is available on the following URL: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/condition-report/75Further questions are always welcome at info@rm-auctions.com
Lot 144
A PAIR OF SILVER- AND GOLD-INLAID BRONZE 'TIGER' WEIGHTS, HAN DYNASTYChina, 206 BC-220 AD. Each finely cast and modeled in a recumbent pose with the head raised in a menacing attitude marked by an open mouth showing sharp teeth. The feline's faces detailed with a broad snout below wide eyes and short ears, their facial features and stripes finely gilt and inlaid with silver. The smoothly finished bronze with a rich, naturally grown patina with malachite and cuprite encrustations. (2)Provenance: From the collection of Joseph Rondina, New York, United States, acquired before 2000. Joseph Rondina (1927-2022) was born into a first-generation Florentine-American family in Auburn, upstate New York. Returning to the U.S. after being stationed in Berlin at the end of the Second World War, he studied at the Whitman School of Design before opening Joseph Rondina Antiques on Madison Avenue in Manhattan's Upper East Side in 1957. In the beginning, his interests focused primarily on European 18th-century decorative arts and furniture, over time developing to include Chinese, Korean, Indian, Thai, Cambodian, Persian and Japanese art, bringing a more esoteric and exotic style to the market. His clientele included stars of the stage and screen, royalty, notables, dignitaries, and denizens of the social register from the United States and abroad.Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age. Wear, casting flaws, signs of weathering and erosion, corrosion, encrustations, nicks, scratches, losses. The ancient bitumen filling normally found inside such weights is lost.Weight: 161 g and 140 gDimensions: Length 5.8 cm (each) Weights of this type were used to hold down the corners of woven mats used for seating or for the board game liubo. Inlaid animal-form weights were also discovered in the tomb of Dou Wan, consort of Liu Sheng, Prince Jing of Zhongshan (d. 113 BC), alongside food and wine vessels. They were usually made in the shape of animals, often coiled to form a circle, or in the shape of human figures, and even mountains. Usually made of bronze, and often sumptuously decorated in gilding, or inlaid with gold, silver and gemstones, these weights conveyed the high social status of its owner.The tiger is one of the oldest and most revered animals in Chinese history. According to Han mythology, the tiger symbolized the Western cardinal point, and in conjunction with the Green Dragon of the West, Vermilion Bird of the South and Black Tortoise of the North, positioned the burial within the spatial-temporal features of the universe. It is possible that tigers were deemed to protect the tomb occupant against the malign influences they may encounter in their afterlife.Literature comparison:A related coiled feline shape can be seen in a pair of gilt-bronze weights, and in a set of four agate weights, all dated Western Han dynasty, illustrated by M. Wang et al., in the exhibition catalog, A Bronze Menagerie: Mat Weights of Early China, Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston, 2006, pp. 76-7, nos. 1 and 2. See related excavated examples of bronze recumbent tiger paperweights, in the Shenmu County Museum, illustrated in Bronzes from Northern Shaanxi, Vol. V, Chengdu, 2009, p. 964-966. Two tiger-shaped weights were also exhibited in the Biennale Des Antiquaries, illustrated by C. Deydier, Ancient Chinese Bronzes, Paris, 2014, p. 49.Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's Hong Kong, 9 October 2022, lot 145 Price: HKD 176,400 or approx. EUR 21,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A silver-inlaid bronze 'tiger' weight, Han dynasty Expert remark: Compare the related pose, manner of casting, and inlaid decoration. Note the size (7 cm) and that this result is for a single weight only. 漢代一對錯金銀伏虎銅鎮中國, 公元前206至公元220年。由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
Lot 38
A SPINACH-GREEN JADE 'SEVEN SAGES OF THE BAMBOO GROVE' (ZHULIN QIXIAN) BRUSHPOT, BITONG, QIANLONG PERIODExpert's note: The present brushpot is extraordinary in how the master carver transformed the vessel into a three-dimensional multi-layered canvas, with the image continuing and revealing itself through the physical turning of the vessel by the beholder. It is also noteworthy that to produce such a magnificent vessel, a very large jade boulder of remarkable quality would have been used, with the carving process and hollowing of the brushpot creating significant wastage of material, underscoring the lavish expenditure in the process of making this exceptional scholarly vessel.China, 1736-1795. Of cylindrical form, raised on three short ogee-bracket feet. Deftly carved in deep relief with a continuous scene of the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove engaged in various pursuits and accompanied by their boy attendants in the eponymous bamboo grove amid craggy rockwork, towering pines, and swirling clouds. The partially translucent stone is of a dark spinach-green hue with expected icy inclusions and dark spots.Provenance: Collection of Roger Meffreys, and thence by descent in the same family. A private collection in France, acquired from the above. Roger Meffreys (1899-1976) was a French diplomat who served in China between 1936 and 1946. His first position in Shanghai was General Consul, later being assigned the position of Ambassador for France in Beijing until 1946. Meffreys became enamored with Chinese culture and works of art, frequently visiting Beijing's antique shops and meeting famous artists including Xu Beihong. He built an exceptional collection, which he then took with him after his appointment as Ambassador ended. Meffreys continued in various diplomatic positions in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Thailand, before retiring in his hometown of Grenoble.Condition: Very good condition with natural wear, traces of use, two small chips around one foot, possibly with an associated minuscule repair. The stone with natural inclusions and fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks.Weight: 1,897.7 g Dimensions: Height 16.1 cm, Diameter 13.4 cm Two of the sages are playing a game of weiqi (go), with one of them reaching into the container (weiqizhe) by his side for a counter, as a third looks on, while the four other sages are gathered around a table as one of them writes a poem on a scroll. One of the attendants is climbing a bamboo stalk, while another is fanning a kettle, preparing tea for the group.The 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove' were mid-3rd century literati who had renounced their official status and careers, retreating to the countryside in protest against the corrupt politics of the Wei dynasty rulers. They advocated freedom of individual beliefs which were inspired by Daoist philosophy. The design of the 'Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove' (zhulin qixian) especially appealed to the Qianlong Emperor's wish to depict himself as an upright ruler and his desire to be seen as a man of letters. The seven sages, depicted gathered under a bamboo grove drinking, composing poetry, and enjoying each other's company, came to represent scholars disenchanted with official policies and are symbols of an incorruptible personality. They reflect the virtues of art and intellectual pursuits.Literature comparison: Compare a closely related spinach-green jade brushpot, 14 cm high, also dated to the Qianlong period, exhibited by the Oriental Ceramic Society at Bonhams London, Reginald and Lena Palmer, their Collection, and the Oriental Ceramic Society, 1921-1970, 27 October 2021. Compare a related brushpot, inscribed with a Qianlong poem and dated to the period, in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, exhibited in The Refined Taste of the Emperor: Special Exhibition of Archaic and Pictorial Jades of the Ch'ing Court, 1997, Taipei, cat. no. 56.Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby's New York, 19 March 2007, lot 50 Price: USD 240,000 or approx. EUR 330,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A superb imperially inscribed spinach jade brushpot, Mark and period of Qianlong, dated 1776 AD Expert remark: Compare the closely related form, color, and manner of carving. Note that this brushpot also depicts the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove. It is also inscribed with a poem by the Qianlong Emperor and a cyclical date. 乾隆時期菠菜綠玉雕《竹林七賢》筆筒中國，1736-1795 年。呈圓柱形，三短足。深浮雕。作品的刀功深遒，人物形象栩栩如生。尤其是多層佈景。 來源：Roger Meffreys收藏，在同一家族保存；法國私人收藏，購於上述收藏。Roger Meffreys (1899-1976) 是一位法國外交官，1936年至1946年間在中國任職。他在上海最初是總領事，後來被任命為法國駐北京大使，直到1946年。Meffreys十分喜愛中國文化和藝術作品，經常參觀北京的美術館、古董店並見過徐悲鴻在內的著名藝術家。 他建立了一個非凡的收藏，並在大使任期結束後帶走。 Meffreys之後在新加坡、香港和泰國擔任外交職務，然後在家鄉格勒諾布爾退休。 品相：狀況極好，有磨損、使用痕跡，一隻腳邊緣有兩個小缺口，有小修。玉石帶有天然斑紋和裂隙。 重量：1,897.7 克 尺寸：高 16.1 厘米，直徑 13.4 厘米由于平台拍品叙述的长度限制，我们移除了中文叙述，完整中文叙述请至www.zacke.at查看
Lot 263
A fine Great War ‘Battle of Jutland’ D.S.M. group of eight awarded to Chief Yeoman of Signals W. W. Day, Royal Navy, who was decorated for gallantry aboard the destroyer H.M.S. Nestor as she attempted to lead a near-suicidal torpedo attack against the German High Seas Fleet Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (216047. W. W. Day, Yeo. Sigs. “Nestor” 31st. May-1st. June. 1916.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (216047 W. W. Day, Lg. Sig, H.M.S. Proserpine:); 1914-15 Star (216047, W. W. Day, Y.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (216047 W. W. Day. Y.S. R.N.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st type (216047. W. W. Day, Yeo. Sig. H.M.S. Victory) light contact marks throughout, otherwise nearly very fine (8) £1,400-£1,800 --- D.S.M. London Gazette 5 October 1918: ‘Additional Awards for Services in the Battle of Jutland on the 31st May, 1916.’ The official recommendation states: ‘H.M.S. Nestor, Battle of Jutland, 31 May-1 June, 1916. Whilst under heavy shell fire did carry out his duties with the greatest efficiency and coolness, although one of his staff was killed alongside him and he was handicapped by his halliards, semaphore and searchlight being shot away. Always a most zealous and capable Yeoman.’ William Walter Day was born in Bromley, Kent, on 25 October 1884. He joined the Royal Navy as a schoolboy on 25 July 1901, and witnessed rapid promotion in a little over a year from Boy 2nd Class to Signalman aboard H.M.S. Lion. Advanced Yeoman of Signals aboard the cruiser H.M.S. Venus on 1 February 1913, Day served at various shore establishments and depot ships from 1914 to 1916, before being posted to the destroyer H.M.S. Nestor on 25 May 1916, with less than a week to go before the largest fleet engagement of the Great War, the Battle of Jutland. To gain a real insight of the little destroyer’s part in the Battle, the following extract from Deeds that Thrill the Empire brings the story to life: ‘Some of our destroyers, too, had a busy and fruitful time during the run south. Nominally, they accompanied the battle-cruisers in order to protect them against submarine attack (in which they succeeded to perfection), but opportunity came to them for still more effective work. At 4.15 a division of these vessels, under the command of Commander The Hon. E. B. S. Bingham, in the Nestor, moved out towards the enemy with the object of delivering a torpedo attack. On the way they met a flotilla of hostile destroyers setting out towards our own battle line with a similar object, and a fierce fight ensued between the opposing craft, in which two of the enemy’s vessels were sunk without loss to us. The hostile attempt to attack our battle-cruisers was thus frustrated, and our boats pressed on with their original plan. The Nestor, Nomad and Nicator rushed in at the enemy under a terrific fire and discharged torpedoes at them. By all the rules of the game, they should have been sunk with every man on board, and, as it was, the only one of the three to escape was the Nicator, whose commanding officer, Lieutenant Jack Mocatta, was rewarded with the D.S.O. ‘The Nestor and Nomad were both disabled within easy reach of the enemy’s guns, and neither of them survived the experience, although, happily, many of those on board were saved by the enemy. These included Lieutenant-Commander Paul Whitfield, in command of the Nomad, who was specially promoted to the rank of commander, and Commander Bingham, of the Nestor, who was awarded the Victoria Cross for “the extremely gallant way in which he led his division in their attack, first on the enemy destroyers, and then on the battle-cruisers. He finally sighted the enemy battle fleet, and, followed by the one remaining destroyer of his division (Nicator), with dauntless courage he closed to within 3,000 yards of the enemy in order to attain a favourable position for firing the torpedoes. While making this attack, Nestor and Nicator were under concentrated fire of the secondary batteries of the High Seas Fleet. Nestor was subsequently sunk.”’ Plucked from the choppy North Sea by the Germans, Day was landed at Wilhelmshaven on 3 May 1916. Transferred from a German P.O.W. camp to Holland on 30 April 1918, it was only then that official reports of his brave actions aboard Nestor reached the Admiralty in London; recommended for the D.S.M. and accelerated promotion, he was raised Chief Yeoman of Signals on 18 January 1921, before being shore pensioned in the summer of 1922. Day returned to service during the Second World War, but his time was cut short in June 1941 in consequence of mental health problems, most likely associated with the horrors witnessed at Jutland and the deprivations associated with two years as a prisoner of war. Sold with an original small Battle of Jutland 1916 Commemorative Medal, base metal with ring suspension, in Spink & Son Ltd. card box; a set of period silk ribands; and copied research.
Lot 418
An early 19th Century rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope, two leather cased sets of patience playing cards, flower cards game including twelve cards of flowers, various oval clue cards, key to the flowers, counters and bowl housed in a mahogany case, a hunting print leather bound paperweight and a box of various, mainly 20th Century, World coinage and small quantity of bank notes
Lot 119
Morris (Beverley R). British Game Birds and Wildfowl, 3rd edition, London: John C. Nimmo, 1891, half-title, 60 hand-coloured engraved plates, a few light spots, top edge gilt, near-contemporary green crushed half morocco gilt, spine faded to brown, lightly rubbed, 4toQTY: (1)NOTE:Anker 341 (dating this edition 1881); Freeman 2667; Mullens & Swann p. 414 (also with the date 1881); Nissen IVB 641; Sitwell p. 125; Wood p. 472; Zimmer p.442-443.
Lot 327
* Indonesian playing cards. Omi cards, probably Celebes: unknown maker, circa 1840, a complete Hombre deck of 40 hand-painted playing cards (local suits), in the style of Toraja (Celebes) art, comprising 4 suits of 10, each with 3 single-figured courts: Rei (sitting on thrones), Jarong (Macassar for 'horse') and Sota, plus pip cards ace-7, aces with dragons, some marks and minor staining (some possibly original to manufacture), turn-over edges, versos plain orange, each card approximately 67 x 42 mm, 20 cards (lightly faded) mounted with photo corners onto a display board, encapsulated in clear plastic (not examined out of board), the remainder loosely contained in a plastic box in a bag, the board 55 x 40.5 cm, plus an accompaying sheet of paper with early ink manuscript (faded and browned with some spilts to folds), approximately 76 x 135 mm, contained in a re-sealable plastic bagQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: Collection of Dudley Ollis. Previously Sylvia Mann (collection no.3209/80). Exhibited in All Cards on the Table at Leinfelden 5 October 1990-29 September 1991 (#206).Mann, All Cards on the Table, p.206 & #73 (this pack); Mann & Wayland, The Dragons of Portugal, pp.36-38 (it seems this pack is that described on p.38, and illustrated in plate XVI, as then belonging to E. Newman). See also Cary collection, NEI-1 for a more sophisticated version. According to Mann there is a similar deck in the Museum of Archaeology and Paleontology of the University of Pennsylvania.This extremely rare deck was 'hand-painted in garish colours and presented with almost unbelievable simplicity' (Mann, p.206). Sylvia Mann (see #73) believes that the accompanying manuscript note was written by a Dutch merchant or sailor. It describes the names of some of the cards, which he says were used for the game of omberen. The suits are: Kopadá, Sepada, Bulaeng (Macassar for 'gold'), and Kajoe (Kayu in Malay is 'wood'), and are indicated not only by suit marks but also somewhat by the colouring of the clothing on the court cards. The early playing cards of Sulawesi (formally Celebes), and more generally Indonesia, were heavily influenced by its trading links with Portugal.
Lot 78
Harris (Captain William Cornwallis). Portraits of the Game and Wild Animals of Southern Africa, Delineated from Life in their Native Haunts, during a hunting expedition from the Cape Colony as far as the Tropic of Capricorn in 1836 and 1837. With sketches of the field sports, 1st edition, 1st issue, London: W. Pickering for the proprietor, 1840, additional hand-coloured title (trimmed and laid down on later paper), list of subscribers, 30 fine hand-coloured lithograph plates by Frank Howard after Harris, lithograph vignettes, pp. 55-56 with small marginal repaired tear, occasional light spotting, mainly to letterpress, hinges reinforced, all edges gilt, contemporary maroon half morocco gilt, upper cover with morocco label lettered in gilt, a little rubbed, folio, 59 x 41.5 cm QTY: (1)Abbey Travel 335; Czech p. 119; Mendelssohn I, 688; Schwerdt I, 231. The first issue with the lithograph vignettes, not present in later issues.'One of the rarest of all books dealing with African big game and sport, this monumental presentation depicts wild game of southern Africa as encountered and studied by Harris. The tinted lithographs highlighted in color by hand are especially lovely and makes this volume exceptionally desirable. Included among the portraits are elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, lion, leopard, kudu, roan, eland, quagga etc. Each of the illustrations is also enlivened by scenic backgrounds of the habitat. The portraits are highlighted with Harris' detailed descriptions of the game, habitat and with occasional mention of his hunting adventures.' (Czech).'One of the most important and valuable of the large folio works on South African fauna...' (Mendolssohn).
Lot 136
St. John (Charles). Natural History & Sport in Moray, 1st edition, Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1863, frontispiece, vignette title, 19th-century ink gift inscription to head of half-title, original brown cloth gilt, backstrip lightly faded, 8vo, contained in custom solander box, with gilt decorated morocco spine, together with:Short Sketches of the Wild Sports and Natural History of The Highlands, 1st edition, London: John Murray, 1846, contemporary ink ownership inscription of Wilson Campbell to head of title and front pastedown, 16 pp. publisher's advertisements at rear, original blindstamped red cloth gilt, 8vo, contained in custom solander box, with gilt decorated morocco spine, withA Tour in Sutherlandshire, with extracts from the field-books of a sportsman and naturalist, 2 volumes, 1st edition, London: John Murray, 1849, engraved frontispiece to each volume, 4 further engraved full-page illustrations, preliminary leaves spotted, bookseller's blindstamp to front free endpapers, original pictorial green cloth gilt, a few light marks, 8vo, contained in custom solander box, with gilt decorated morocco spine, together with Lachlan Shaw's The History of the Province of Moray (3 volumes, new edition, 1882), A. E. Knox's Autumns on the Spey (1872), and Game Birds and Wild Fowl (1850)QTY: (8)
Lot 139
Thorburn (Archibald). Game Birds and Wild-Fowl of Great Britain and Ireland, 1st edition, Longmans, Green and Co, 1923, 30 colour plates (with tissue-guards), occasional light spotting, modern red half morocco gilt, folio, together with: British Birds, 4 volumes, 1st edition, London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1915-16, 80 colour plates (with tissue-guards), occasional spotting, original red cloth gilt, a few marks to covers, spines lightly faded, 4to, withA Naturalist's Sketch Book, 1st edition, London: Longmans, Green, and Co, 1919, 60 plates (24 in colour), occasional light spotting, original red cloth gilt, rubbed, 4toQTY: (6)
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