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Gifts from musical artists - Three inscribed items gifted to record company executive Anni Ivil. The Bee Gees - Balova digital watch, engraved on reverse, 'Dear Annie for everything Barry, Maurice and Robin'. Elaine Paige - A Garrard & Co., London glass bowl with decorative silver lid, engraved 'Dearest Anni Thanks for everything love Elaine'. The J. Geils Band a sterling silver Tiffany ring box engraved 'To Annie with our love The J. Geils Band 12.25.74 Provenance: Gifted to the vendor's sister, Anni Ivil, who worked in the music industry for Robert Stigwood and others, including the Rolling Stones and The Bee Gees.Condition Report: Watch untested as battery flat. Light cosmetic wear / tarnish to all items.

A silver twin-handled bowl by James Dixon & Sons for Garrard, Sheffield 1948, on fluted circular foot and fitted with shaped handles, engraved at the base, 12.5 cm in diameter, cased together with a silver dessert fork; a cased Christening egg cup and spoon set by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1959; a small silver cup by Tiffany & Co., London import marks 1996, cased in pouch and box; Total weight of items 15.67 ozt. (3)

A military silver trophy cup with presentation inscription '6 Light Regiment, Royal Artillery' below crowned monogram, hallmarked Garrard & Co, London, 1966, retailers marks to base, 18cm high

An Elizabeth II silver mustard pot, plain circular with a low-domed cover and a ring handle, blue glass, liner, by Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1968, 4.2cms high - 5.4oz weighable silver.

A quantity of mainly silver plated items including a watering can stamped Asprey Garrard, 14cm high, a four piece silver pklated tea service, an oval two handled tray and related items. (qty)

A Silver Pair Cased Pocket Watch, Roman enamel dial, together with a collection of various pocket and wristwatches and a Garrard & Co. carriage timepiece a/f (qty)

A GEORGE III SILVER OVAL SAUCE BOAT JOHN WAKELIN & ROBERT GARRARD, LONDON 1793 With a reeded border, a loop handle, engraved with a crest and on three scroll legs 21cm (8 1/4in) long 448g (14.4 oz) Condition Report: Marks are clear Stands well Engraving crisp Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

AN ITALIAN SILVER THREE PIECE FLUTED CYLINDRICAL TEA SET PAMPALONI, FIRENZE POST 1968 .925 STANDARD, SPONSOR'S MARK FOR GARRARD & CO., IMPORT MARK FOR LONDON 1987 The tea pot with a scroll thumb piece to the slightly domed cover and a wood scroll handle 14.5cm (5 3/4in) high 592g (19.05 oz) gross Condition Report: Tea pot - Marks partially rubbed, hinge and handle tight, cover sits well, stands well, no engraving Cream jug - Marks partially rubbed, handle tight, stands well, no engraving Sugar bowl and cover - Marks partially obscured, cover sits well, stands well, no engraving Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer

A COLLECTION OF SILVER FEATHER EDGE PATTERN FLATWARE VARIOUS MAKERS AND DATES To include: a cased set of six Edwardian table spoons by Josiah Williams & Co., London 1901; six table spoons by Francis Higgins & Son Ltd., London 1934; twelve dessert spoons by Payne & Son, Sheffield 1989; twelve tea spoons by C. J. Vander ltd., London 1980; twelve coffee spoons by Payne & Son, , London 1990; a cased set of twelve coffee spoons by Harrods Ltd., London 1936; a cased set of six soup spoons by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1939; a cased set of six fish knives and forks by Garrard & Co. Ltd., 1962, loaded; and a sauce ladle, marks obscured 2523g (81.15 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer

A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS To include: an Edwardian baluster pepperette by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd., London 1909, with an orb finial to the pierced domed cover, a girdle and on three pad feet, 12cm (4 3/4in) high; a similar salt shaker by Garrard & Co. Ltd., London 1961, 11.5cm (4 1/2in) high; a Victorian oval baluster twin handled sugar bowl, maker's mark obscured, Sheffield 1897, with twin scroll handles, chased with florals sprays and C-scroll, two vacant shaped oval reserves and on an oval foot, 11cm (4 1/4in) long; and a George III cream jug, maker's mark S ..., London 1776, with a leaf capped double scroll handle and on a circular moulded spreading foot, 12cm (4 3/4in) high 364g (11.7 oz) gross Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Commander of the British Empire (CBE) silver and enamelled medal badge (second type with conjoined busts) in Garrard and Co Ltd fitted case.

The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire Member of the British Empire (MBE) silver medal badge, GRI type, hallmarks for Garrard & Co Ltd, London 1919, in Garrard fitted case.

A George III silver waiter, mark of Robert Garrard I, together with another, London 1805, of circular form with gadrooned rim, the field engraved with the crest of ELPHINGSTON (Sco.), raised on 3 triangular feet, 21cm diameter, 443g (14.2ozt), together with another waiter, apparently unmarked, tests as silver, shell and scroll rim, the field with decorative engraving, raised on 3 scroll feet, monogrammed to the underside, 15cm diameter, 238g (7.6ozt) (2)

A George V silver gilt two handled porringer and cover, mark of Garrard & Company, (Sebastian Henry Garrard), London 1932, of traditional form, lower with repoussé acanthus leaf decoration, upper with a decorative band, a coat of arms above and presentation engraving above and below, two leaf capped scroll handles, fully marked cover similarly decorated, raised on a spread foot, 16cm diameter, 20cm high, 1144g (36.8ozt)Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of repair. Some surface scratches and very minor bruises, as to be expected and commensurate with age. Thread to the finial is stripped, so will not screw into the locating nut. Hallmarks and engraving clear and readable.

A late 20th century silver novelty sliding action 'cat & mouse' stilton scoop, mark of Garrard & Company, London 1997, the cast handle in the form of a crouching cat, the sliding blade with a running mouse, 22cm long, 251g (8.1ozt), presented in a card box by AspreyOverall in good condition with no obvious signs of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratches, as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Hallmark clear and readable.

A George V silver gilt miniature version of the Waterloo cup, mark of Garrard & Company Ltd., (Sebastian Henry Garrard), London 1926, of traditional form, lower with cast folate decoration over a textured ground, upper with presentation engraving, fully marked cover similarly decorated, two leaf capped scroll handles, gilded interior, 13cm over the handles, signed to the underside,13cm high, 409g (13.1ozt) on a wooden plinthThe Waterloo Cup was a hare coursing event organised by the National Coursing Club. The three-day event was run annually at Great Altcar in Lancashire from 1836 to 2005. It was the biggest annual coursing event in the United Kingdom, and was often referred to by its supporters as the blue riband event of the coursing year. It attracted tens of thousands of spectators to watch and gamble on the coursing matches.

Cased pair of limited edition silver presentation gobletscommemorating 'The Silver wedding anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh' in original box, numbered 2485 and 2486, bearing marks for Garrard & Co Ltd, London, 1973, 15cm high overall, 386g approx overall (2) At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

A George V silver entree dish and cover with handle, by Sebastian Garrard, of rounded rectangular form, with engraved monogram, London, 1910, 28.6cm, 60.5oz.**conditionreport**A few minor surface scratches in places, otherwise in good condition. Hallmarks clear.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A pair of Victorian silver single handled ovoid water/wine jugs with stoppers, by R & S Garrard & Co, with engraved crest, London, 1969 & 1872/3, 25cm, gross weight 29.7oz.**conditionreport**Minor surface scratches to both. One has a few small dents around the main body. One stopper is loose in situ. Hallmarks clear.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

An Elizabeth II cased silver six piece pedestal condiment set, with four matching spoons, by Garrard & Co, London, 1956, 19.1oz, in original Garrards fitted box.**conditionreport**Overall condition is good. Hallmarks clear. Box interior stained.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

Three silver eggcups maker Garrard and Co. 1969

A Victorian Robert Garrard II repousse silver pedestal dish with scalloped foliate design edge and shell motifs to the pedestal base. Stamped Garrard, Panton Street, London. Hallmarked RG, 1879, London. H.10.5 Diameter 30cm. Weight 944g.

A pair of Garrard and Co Ltd silver goblets, hallmarked for 1977, London. Monogram to bowls. 15cm high, 387g

Garrard - an Elizabeth II silver-gilt rounded rectangular jewellery box, hinged cover enclosing a velvet lined fitted interior, 23cm wide, London 1960, 552g

A silver caddy spoon with shell terminal and bowl, Birmingham 1991 by Garrard & Co Ltd

A heavy commemorative cast silver caddy spoon of textured form. London 1968. By Garrard & Co. Approx. 37 grams.

An Elizabeth II silver cup, the ovoid bowl on a circular stepped foot, London 1966 by Garrard & Co Ltd, weight 217.7g, height 12cm.

A good WW1 era Royal Red Cross medal group awarded to Nursing Sister Miss M.C.R.Bere of the Royal Naval Nursing Service. To include: the Royal Red Cross medal 2nd Class (ARRC), in its original Garrard & Co fitted case. Manufactured in silver with red enamel infill to the front side, and complete with its ribbon bow and pin clasp attachment. Plus, the British War Medal, and Victory Medal, both named to M.C.R. Bere N.SR.  R.N.N.S. Also accompanying the group are a full sized ribbon bar with pin back, a miniature version of the same, a short length of original R.R.C medal ribbon, several WW1 era QARNNS bullion badges / patches, and copies of period paperwork for Mabel. Notes: Mabel Charlotte Rosalie Bere (1880-1975) was born in Dublin, Ireland. There are records as early as 1911 that show her working as a Nursing Sister at the Royal Hospital Chatham. There are further multiple entries showing her serving as a Nursing Sister on the Hospital Ship ‘Soudan’ through the period of WW1 and beyond. The award of the pair is confirmed on the appropriate roll, and the award of the Red Cross decoration is gazetted on May 9th 1919. Condition: generally good to most pieces. Each of the medals is complete with their original ribbons, and aside from age related tarnishing the medals are in good condition. Some of the bullion badges show some moth nibbles and tracking to the surface, whilst others are pristine. the case of the R.R.C medal is somewhat worn to the lid, but is otherwise good and has a working catch.

A fine WW1 Mention in Dispatches, and WW2 Commander of the British Empire medal group, awarded to Captain Robert Charles Couldrey of the Royal Field Artillery, plus other associated items. To include: a full size medal set mounted on a bar with the British War Medal, Victory Medal with Oak Leaf, the 1935 Jubilee Medal, and the 1937 Coronation Medal (the WW1 medals named to Capt R.C.Couldrey). Also, a silver gilt and enamel C.B.E, with case of issue for Garrard & Co, and original neck ribbons, and a cased silver gilt Order of the Nile 3rd Class by Lattes of Cairo, carrying Egyptian hallmarks for both silver and gold (the suspension ring is gold). Also included are a corresponding set of miniatures set on a bar, 2 WW1 Princess Mary tins, one of which was Captain Couldrey’s, and another belonging to his brother, Captain Villiers Heatly Couldrey of the Royal Sussex Regiment, various pieces of early 20th century paperwork, early passports for himself and his wife, a WW1 carved wooden Royal Artillery plaque (signed by various officers), a WW2 era diary, badges, buttons, a photograph of Capt Couldrey in the uniform of an Egyptian Army Officer, a 1933 photograph album from Suakim, and a ladies first type O.B.E belonging to his mother-in-law, Mrs Lucy Ida Blackley, who’s award was gazetted on March 30th 1920. In amongst the belongings is also a bronze issued Khedive’s Sudan Medal 1896-1908, which appears to have been ground dug, given how pitted it is. Notes: Captain Robert Charles Couldrey (born June 5th 1890), first appeared in the London Gazette in December 1915 upon his promotion to 2nd Lieutenant as part of the East Lancastrian Brigade. His WW1 medal index card confirms the award of the pair, and that he first disembarked for service in September 1916. Captain Couldrey was seconded to the Egyptian army in the latter part of WW1, and the included photograph shows his wearing an Egyptian army uniform, complete with the traditional fez - this will date to the early 1920’s as he only has his 2 WW1 medals at this point. In the post WW1 era became Controller General of the Sudan War Supply Board A further entry in the London Gazette in November 1929 granted Couldrey the insignia of the 4th class Order of the Nile, and by November 1937 this was upgraded to the 3rd class Order of the Nile. During WW2 he was further decorated with Commander of the British Empire civil division, with this announcement appearing in the London Gazette in January 1942, this was again for his work with the Sudan War Supply Board. According to a newspaper obituary, Couldrey was part of the organisation team set up to direct the reconstruction of Germany in the post WW2 era. Further mentions in dispatches followed during WW2, with mentions in 1941 and 1942. Interestingly, and seldom seen, is his second mentioned in dispatches oak leaf emblem fixed on his miniature medal group. As he was not entitled to WW2 campaign medals, the oak leaf has been attached to a plain dark blue ribbon which is squarely positioned in the middle of the group.

Pair of contemporary silver candle sticks, with knopped stems and integral candleholders, on circular bases (filled), in the Georgian style (London 1992) Garrard & Co Ltd. 19.5cm overall height.General overall condition very good, some minor surface wear and scratching, no damage or repair, both sticks sit flat and are just dirty and will clean. Marks clear. Height 19.5cm as in description

A pair of silver pepperettes, by Garrard & Co Ltd, Birmingham 1957; together with a silver milk jug, height to handle 9cm, 197g. (3)

Garrard, a 1980's lady's 9ct gold wrist watch, the circular silver dial with baton numerals, in gold case (inscribed), on textured bracelet, (working), 15.4g, (boxed).

An Elizabeth II small silver bowl, the shaped rim with shell and etched decoration, on circular foot, 10.5cm diameter, 5.5cm high, Birmingham 1959, by Garrard & co, a modern silver Armada dish, 12cm diameter, London 1963 and a small petal-shaped shallow dish 12.5cm wide, Birmingham 1967, all three with inscriptions, total weight ___13oz, (3).

A 17th century style silver Apostle spoon, Sebastian Garrard, London 1930, 2.2 ozt, 18.5 cm

An early Victorian cased silver three piece Kings husk pattern christening setLondon, 1844, George Adams comprising fork spoon and knife with with filled handle and steel blade stamped V R Garrard, in a fitted leather case, initialled,fork length 17.7cm., weighable silver approx. 4.47oztCondition: Condition commensurate with age

An Elizabeth II silver prize teapotLondon, 1969, Garrard & Co Ltdof plain bellied form, with hinged domed cover, wooden handle and knop finial, on a domed foot, engraved the National Cactus and Succulent Society Brooke Teapot, contained in a wooden travel casehandle to spout 23.5cm., weight approx. 31.77oztCondition: Good condition

A late 20th century silver sauce boat, Garrard & Co Ltd, Sheffield 1978, the florally capped handle above grooved rim and plain polished body, upon three stylised scroll feet, 10.5cm high, 8ozt

A cut glass powder jar with silver cover; a quantity of costume jewellery; & a Garrard & Co. mantel clock in walnut case.

A 925 STERLING SILVER GARRARD AND CO TRINKET / JEWELLERY BOX,Weight: 325gms 

A 925 STERLING SILVER GARRARD AND CO PLAIN CIRCULAR HIP FLASK, Weight: 124gms

A 925 STERLING SILVER GARRARD AND CO CIGARETTE CASE, Weight: 105gms

Sterling Silver Snuff Box by Garrard & Co, weight approx. 43.5 grams The Sterling Silver Snuff Box is hallmarked "G & CO LD" for Garrard & Co Ltd, the anchor assay mark for Birmingham, the Lion Passant for Sterling Silver and the date letter "O" for 1988.  On the front of the lid it has the initials "JJG" Gallagher's logo.  The Snuff Box measures approx. 5cm in length and approx. 2.5cm in width and approx. 1cm in depth.  Total Gross Weight of the Sterling Silver Snuff Box is approx. 43.5 grams. 

An Edward VII silver gilt covered sugar bowl with later spoon, mark of John Henry Rawlings, London 1906, of oval form with pierced sides and red glass liner, high domed cover with acanthus leaf decoration, 402g (12.9ozt) weighable silver 14.5 x 11.5cm; the spoon with mark of Garrard & Company, Sheffield 1984, with feather edge and swept handle, 61g (2ozt)

A Countess' silver-gilt coronet, by Hunt & Roskell Ltd., 1902, the silver-gilt circlet with eight raised points each surmounted by a silver-gilt 'pearl' and decorated at intervals with eight textured strawberry leaves, the rim of ropetwist and polished detail on an ermine trim, to a crimson silk velvet cap and tassel, hair-pins and ribbons to the interior, maker's mark H&R Ltd., London hallmark, silk lining marked Garrard & Co. Ltd., one silver-gilt ball deficient, fitted leather case by Hunt & Roskell Ltd. inscribed 'Countess of Craven' on lid 10cm high Provenance: Cornelia, Countess of Craven (1877-1961) Gifted to the current owner's mother by Thomas Craven, 7th Earl of Craven (1957-1983) Sale; Bonhams, 11 March, 2009, lot 95, £6000 Cornelia, Countess of Craven, was born in New York in 1877 - the daughter and heiress of Bradley and Cornelia Martin who were famous for throwing perhaps the most ostentatious party in US history - the Bradley-Martin costume ball in the Waldorf Hotel in 1897. New York City was at the end of an economic slump which had begun in 1973 and the ball was supposed to help create economic stimulus for a city which had been mired by a depression since The Panic of 1893. However, days after the ball, it was viciously condemned by the press.In 1893, aged 16, Cornelia Martin married William Craven, 4th Earl of Craven, whom she had met whilst her family were renting Balmacaan, a Scottish highland estate. They lived in Mayfair and Coombe Abbey, Warwickshire - the Craven family estate. This was a match of American wealth to British aristocracy and the Countess accrued an art collection and a fabled 'casket of jewels' reflecting her position in the high society of America and Europe.The present lot was commissioned in 1902 for the Countess. It was amongst her many important jewels, some of which had once belonged to the French crown.William George Robert Craven, 4th Earl of Craven, died in 1921 after a yachting accident when he fell overboard during a race at Cowes Week, and the Countess died in 1961, having moved to another Craven estate, Hamstead Lodge, near Newbury, after her husband's death.

Political and Military Interest. A silver presentation cigarette box, engraved 'Presented to Capt. W. Lloyd George on the occasion of his Marriage, by his Brother Officers in the 4th Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers, April 1955', and engraved on all sides with the officers signatures. Hallmarked London 1954 by Garrard & Co Ltd. 16 cm wide. 16.8 ozt / 524 grams gross. Note: William Lloyd George, (3rd Viscount Tenby) served with the Royal Welch Fusiliers and later retained a Territorial Army commission with the regiment. In 1955 he married Ursula Diana Ethel Medlicott. Provenance: Estate of the late William Lloyd George, 3rd Viscount Tenby (1927-2023), he was the son of Gwilym Lloyd George, 1st Viscount Tenby (1894-1967) and the grandson of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl of Dwyfor (1863-1945) the British Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922 during WWI.

A mixed lot of British, German, and Scandinavian silver plate, stainless steel and other flatwares, to include a Garrard Regent plate part cutlery set, Lindshammar stainless steel salad servers with glass handles, Royal Worcester Evesham ladle and other items Location:If there is no condition report shown, please request

A superb cased hallmarked silver cutlery set by Garrard & Co. Case size 46 x 34 x 28cm.

The G.C.B. pair awarded to Admiral Sir George R. Lambert, Royal Navy, 2nd in command of the expedition to Rangoon during “Commodore Lambert’s War” 1852-53 The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, G.C.B. (Military) Knight Grand Cross, breast star, silver, gold and enamels by Garrard & Co., circa 1860-70, fitted with gold pin for wearing; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (G. R. Lambert. Commodore 1st Cls. “Fox”) nearly extremely fine (2) £3,000-£4,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- George Lambert was Second-in-Command of the expedition to Rangoon (Second Burma War 1852), and was blamed for the start of the war. Commodore Lambert, ‘a short-tempered and impetuous Naval Commander’, dropped anchor off Rangoon on 27 November 1851 and met a number of merchants who complained that the treaty made with Burma in 1826 was being disregarded. Lambert is reported as having gone out of his way both to humiliate the Burmese and to create a situation where war was inevitable. Subsequently, ‘in his heavy handed way’, he illegally ordered the seizure of the King’s yacht, which resulted in the Burmese opening fire on British vessels: ‘And so began Commodore Lambert’s War, a consequence of his arrogance and hot temper’. The government later published its Blue Book to justify the war ‘when an outcry followed in Parliament, [and] declared that Lambert himself bore responsibility for the succession of hostile acts which unfortunately both sides had undertaken’ (The Burma Wars 1824-66 by George Bruce refers). Despite his role in starting the conflict, Lambert was made K.C.B., and was raised to G.C.B. in 1865. He became a full Admiral in 1863 and Commander-in-Chief at the Nore in June of that year. He died in 1869.

The impressive Second War K.B.E., inter-War C.B., Gallipoli operations D.S.O. group of thirteen awarded to Vice-Admiral Sir George Swabey, Royal Navy Having served ashore with distinction in Gallipoli as a Naval Observation Officer, he rose to senior rank, serving as a Commodore of Convoys 1940-41 and as Flag Officer in Charge at Portland 1942-44: during the latter posting he successfully oversaw the embarkation of an entire U.S. Army Division bound for the Normandy beaches The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, K.B.E. (Military) Knight Commander’s 2nd type set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels and breast star, silver, with silver-gilt and enamel centre, in its Garrard & Co., London case of issue; The Most Honourable Order of The Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, in its Garrard & Co., London case of issue; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamels, with integral top riband bar; 1914-15 Star (Commr. G. T. C. P. Swabey, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. G. T. C. P. Swabey. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1902, silver; France, 3rd Republic, Legion of Hounour, Chevalier’s breast badge, silver, silver-gilt and enamels; United States of America, Legion of Merit, Commander’s neck badge, gilt and enamels, the suspension loop numbered ‘263’, in its case of issue, mounted court-style as worn where applicable, one or two slightly bent arm points on the French piece, otherwise generally good very fine (14) £3,600-£4,400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- K.B.E. London Gazette 13 June 1946. C.B. London Gazette 3 June 1930. D.S.O. London Gazette 14 March 1916: ‘He rendered very valuable assistance to the Army as Naval Observation Officer. Strongly recommended by General Sir Francis Davies and General Sir William Birdwood.’ Legion of Honour London Gazette 23 March 1917. U.S.A. Legion of Merit London Gazette 28 May 1946. George Thomas Carlisle Parker Swabey was born in Bedfordshire on 22 January 1881 and entered the Royal Navy as a Cadet in Britannia in January 1895. Appointed a Midshipman in January 1897, he subsequently gained seagoing experience in H.M. Ships Cambrian and Venus in the Mediterranean and in the Crescent on the America and West Indies Stations. In 1903 he joined the gunnery establishment Excellent and was afterwards Gunnery Lieutenant in the Revenge and the Irresistible, and First and Gunnery Lieutenant of the Zealandia, in which latter ship he was advanced to Commander in 1913. Soon after the outbreak of hostilities in 1914, Swabey joined the flagship Lord Nelson, and in her sailed for the Dardanelles. He was subsequently appointed a Naval Observation Officer to the Land Forces employed in that theatre of war and was specifically awarded his D.S.O. ‘for services in action during the Gallipoli operations April 1915 to January 1916’, which period also witnessed him being mentioned in despatches by General Sir Charles Munro (London Gazette 12 July 1916). From 1916-17 he served as Executive Officer of the Lord Nelson in the Eastern Mediterranean and in June 1918 he was advanced to Captain. Between the Wars Swabey held several senior appointments, including those of Deputy Director of Naval Ordnance 1921-23; Captain of the Royal Naval College, Greenwich 1924-26 and Commodore Commanding the New Zealand Station 1926-29, when he was the first member of the R.N. to serve on the Royal New Zealand Naval Board. Advanced to Rear-Admiral in the latter year, he was also appointed an A.D.C. to the King and created a C.B. Having been advanced to Vice-Admiral on the Retired List in 1935, Swabey was recalled in September 1939, when he became one of that gallant band of retired Flag Officers to assume the duties of a Commodore of Convoys, in which capacity he served from 1940-41; one newspaper obituary states that ‘after two years’ service on the high seas, Swabey’s ship was sunk from under him and he was exposed for several days in an open boat.’ Then in 1942 he hoisted his Flag as Vice-Admiral in Charge at Portland, where he was entrusted with the preparation for, and execution of, the launching of one of two U.S. Army Divisions to assault the Normandy beaches in June 1944. He was subsequently presented with an official Admiralty Letter of Praise for his part in ‘Operation Neptune’, and the American Legion of Merit ‘for distinguished service during the planning and execution of the invasion of Normandy’ (Admiralty letter of notification, refers). An idea of the scale of his responsibilities in this period maybe be found in the inscription left by the Americans on a local commemoration stone: ‘The major part of the American Assault Force which landed on the shores of France on D-Day 6 June 1944, was launched from Portland harbour. From 6 June 1944 to 7 May 1945, 418,585 troops and 144,093 vehicles embarked from this harbour.’ Swabey was afterwards appointed Naval Officer in Charge at Leith, in which capacity he was awarded the K.B.E., the insignia for which he received at an investiture held on 28 January 1947. The Admiral, ‘a truly good man, kindly and modest, who feared God and honoured the King’, retired to Chichester and died there in February 1952. Sold with Buckingham Palace letter and invitation to attend Investiture on 28 January 1947; Bisley ‘Whitehead Challenge Cup’ medal, silver-gilt and enamels, hallmarked Birmingham 1905, with gilt enamelled ribbon bar ‘1905’ over wreath, and top suspension brooch, silver-gilt and enamel ‘NAVY’ surmounted by Naval crown, unnamed in B. Ninnes, Goldsmith, Hythe case of issue; together with studio portrait in uniform wearing medals and copied research

The Great War C.B. group of ten awarded to Admiral E. V. Underhill, Royal Navy, Commended and awarded the Russian Order of St Anne for services in command of H.M.S. Temeraire at Jutland The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, with neck cravat in its Garrard, London case of issue; East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Benin 1897 (Lieut. E. V. Underhill H.M.S. Philomel) official correction to one letter of surname; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Lieut. E. V. Underhill, R.N. H.M.S. Gibraltar); 1914-15 Star (Capt. E. V. Underhill, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. E. V. Underhill. R.N.); Coronation 1911, unnamed as issued; Khedive’s Star, undated, with Tokar clasp, unnamed as issued; Russia, Kingdom, Order of St Anne, 2nd Class neck badge with Swords by Eduard, gold and enamels, one sword blade detached on this; Spain, Kindom, Order of Naval Merit, 3rd Class breast star, white model (special service), silver-gilt and enamels, nearly very fine or better (10) £3,000-£4,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Approximately 14 Tokar clasps issued to Royal Navy officers, including 7 to H.M.S. Sandfly. C.B. (Military) London Gazette 3 June 1918: ‘For services in command of H.M.S. Temeraire.’ His Naval service is amply recorded in The Times obituary from 4 May 1928: ‘Admiral Edwin Veale Underhill, C.B., whose death occurred suddenly at South-Sea on Sunday at the age of 60, saw active service on three occasions during land operations in the ‘90’s, and was a Captain throughout the late war, being in command of a battleship at Jutland. He was afterwards Admiral-Superintendent at Devonport. Admiral Underhill came from a naval family, for his father was Paymaster-in-Chief G. W. Underhill, R.N., of Lugley House, Newport, Isle of Wight. Born on March 27, 1868, the late Admiral entered the Britannia as a Cadet in January 1881, and first went to sea two years later in the screw corvette Sapphire, which commissioned at Devonport under Captain (later Admiral Sir) John Fullerton for the China Station. Promoted to Lieutenant in October 1890, he was serving in the Sandfly, gunboat, during the operations at Tokar, Eastern Sudan, in 1891, for which he was awarded the Khedive's bronze Star [with clasp 'Tokar']. He specialised in the navigating branch, and as Lieutenant (N) of the cruiser Philomel was present when the Sultan of Zanzibar's palace was bombarded and captured on August 27, 1896, by the Squadron under Rear Admiral Rawson. Six months later he was landed for duty with the expedition under the Rear Admiral for the punishment of the King of Benin for the massacre of a political expedition, and was awarded the General Africa Medal with Benin clasp. He was promoted to Commander in June 1902, and to Captain in December 1907, at which latter date he was on the staff at Portsmouth Dockyard. A few weeks before the outbreak of War with Germany he took Command of H.M.S. Devonshire in the Third Cruiser Squadron, Grand Fleet, and in March 1916, was transferred to command H.M.S. Temeraire, in the Fourth Battle Squadron. For his services in the Temeraire at Jutland he was commended in Admiral Jellicoe's despatch, and in June 1918, was appointed C.B. The Temeraire was placed during the action in the Fourth Division, led by Vice-Admiral Sturdee in the Benbow. In his report on the battle Captain Underhill stated that the Temeraire was not hit but a few shots fell close, notably one which came close to the mainmast and one which hit the water about 500 yards short on the starboard bow, passing over the forecastle. “The behaviour of the ship's company”, he added, “was all that could be desired, they were cheerful and eager for the fight” Leaving the Temeraire on his promotion to rear-admiral in February 1919, Admiral Underhill was nominated in the following September as Admiral Superintendent at Devonport Dockyard where he served until September 1922. On September 1, 1924 he was promoted to Vice-Admiral, and retired as from the following day, being advanced to Admiral on the retired List on April 5, 1928.’ Underhill’s record of service also confirms that ‘Bronze Star awarded for operations at Tokar Feb ‘91’; Spanish “Cross for Naval Merit of the Third Class” conferred on him by King of Spain on occasion of launch of a Spanish Ship at Ferrol, February 1912; Order of St Anne 2nd Class with Swords Gaz 5 June 1917.’ He was appointed A.D.C. to the King from 3 September 1918 to 3 February 1919. Sold with copied record of service, Times obituary and other research.

An outstanding Great War Civil C.B. and Boer War Albert Medal life saving group of ten awarded to Captain Halton S. Lecky, Royal Navy The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Civil) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt, with Garrard, London case of issue; Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, bronze and enamel, the reverse inscribed (Awarded by His Majesty to Lieutenant Halton Stirling Lecky, R.N., in recognition of his gallantry in rescuing two soldiers from drowning at Kosi Bay on the 25th of August 1900) the reverse of the crown with maker's cartouche 'Phillips, Cockspur St.', together with its original Phillips Bros. & Son presentation case, the lid embossed in gilt letters 'Presented in the name of His Majesty to Lieutenant Halton Stirling Lecky, R.N., for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea'; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (Sub-Lieut: H. S. Lecky, R.N. H.M.S. Doris); 1914-15 Star (Commr. H. S. Lecky, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. H. S. Lecky. R.N.); Greece, Kingdom, Order of the Redeemer, 5th Class breast badge, silver, gold and enamels; France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast badge, silver, gold and enamels, these last seven mounted court-style as worn; Royal Humane Society, small silver medal (Successful), (Sub Lieut: H. S. Lecky. R.N. Aug: 25 1900) in its Elkington case of issue; Lloyds medal for Saving Life at Sea, silver (Lieut. H. S. Lecky. R.N. - 25th August 1900.) in its original presentation case, the lid embossed in gilt letters with relevant details; Granton Naval Base, silver medal for Zeal (Comdr. H. S. Lecky. R.N. 2.9.16, C.E. Granton Naval Base) generally very fine or better (11) £6,000-£8,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Buckland Dix & Wood, June 1994. Only 7 Albert Medals awarded to Royal Navy officers prior to the Great War. Halton Stirling Lecky was Sub-Lieutenant of Thrush and Widgeon during the Boer War, and served on both vessels on the Delagoa Bay Blockade. He was awarded the Albert Medal (2nd class) on 28 June 1901; the silver medal of the Royal Humane Society on 15 July 1901; and Lloyds Silver Medal on 10 August 1901, all awarded for his bravery as described in the following extract from the London Gazette: ‘On August 25th, 1900, H.M.S. Widgeon was anchored in Kosi Bay, fifty miles south of Delagoa Bay, in order to land stores and troops. The work of disembarkation was carried out by four boats manned by Malays under the superintendence of Sub Lieutenant Lecky, who had been sent onshore for the purpose. Heavy breakers in lines of three to five, according to the tide rolling in about fifty yards apart, made the work very risky. One boat loaded with stores and with Second Lieutenant Arnold Gray, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry, Trooper Frederick Trethowen, Steinacker's Horse, and Private J. H. Forbes, Thorneycroft's Mounted Infantry, on board, capsized about three hundred yards from the shore. The five Malays forming the boat's crew, and Private Forbes by dint of hard swimming, with the assistance of the boat's oars, managed to reach the land after severe buffeting from the heavy seas. Lieutenant Gray was unable to swim, but with Trooper Trethowen, clung to the boat, which drifted slowly keel upwards in a northerly direction almost parallel with the shore, carried by the set of a strong current. Huge breakers continually swept over the boat, and the men had great difficulty in retaining their hold. Sharks were observed near the boat before and after the accident. The boat was now about one hundred and fifty yards from the shore. Sub Lieutenant Lecky, seeing the critical position the two men were in, tore off his clothes and, plunging into the surf, endeavoured to swim to their assistance. He was twice thrown back on the beach by the heavy seas, but afterwards succeeded in bringing first Lieutenant Gray and then the other safe to shore. The rescued men were quite unconscious, having been nearly thirty minutes in the water. Sub Lieutenant Lecky and his servant, Private Borting, R.M.L.I. then applied the usual methods for restoring animation, and both men eventually recovered consciousness - Lieutenant Gray after a lapse of two and a half hours.’ Lecky was subsequently Sub Lieutenant of Doris (medal and clasp); was in command of torpedo-boat No. 29 on the occasion of the burial at sea, by her own request, of Miss Mary Kingsley. He was responsible for the organisation of the Shetland Islands for war, 1913-14; Minesweeping on the East Coast, 1914. Lecky created the Auxiliary Patrol Service of 3000 vessels and necessary personnel against enemy submarines, 1914-16 (awarded C.B.); Naval Assistant to the Fourth Sea Lord, 1915-16; commanded the light cruisers Southampton and Birmingham in the North Sea, 1916-17; Assistant to Naval Secretary to First Lord of the Admiralty, 1917-18; engaged on miscellaneous service in the Aegean blockade of the Dardanelles, occupation of Constantinople etc., 1918; mentioned in despatches and awarded the Order of the Redeemer (Greece) and Legion of Honour (France) for duties in connection with the war operations of these navies in the Aegean. In 1919 he organised the Mine Clearance Service and received the high appreciation of the Board of Admiralty; Commanded the R.N. Detention Barracks at Chatham, 1920-24, and was placed on the retired list with the rank of Captain in 1925. Captain Lecky died on 2 June 1940, aged 71 years. Lecky was author of the well known work 'The Kings Ships' , 3 volumes 1913 and 1914, the final 3 volumes of which were suspended and never published owing to the outbreak of the War. The group is also accompanied by a 'pencilled' portrait photograph of Captain Lecky and original Royal Humane Society parchment certificate, this a little damaged by damp.

The unique K.C.M.G., ‘Benin River 1894’ C.B., and ‘Witu 1897’ D.S.O. group of nine awarded to Admiral Sir Charles Campbell, Royal Navy The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, K.C.M.G. Knight Commander’s neck badge and breast star, silver-gilt and enamels, in Garrard & Co., London, fitted case of issue; The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamels; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamels, with integral top riband bar; Jubilee 1887, clasp, 1897, silver; Coronation 1902, silver; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Comdr. C. Campbell, R.N., H.M.S. “Thalia”; East and West Africa 1887-1900, 2 clasps, Benin River 1894, Benin 1897 (Capt. C. Campbell R.N., H.M.S. Philomel); Khedive’s Star, dated 1882; Zanzibar, Order of the Brilliant Star, 2nd Class breast star, silver, gold and enamels, with Tughra of Sultan Ali bin Said Al-Busaiadi (1890-93); together with a privately awarded Life Saving Medal, silver, ‘To Charles Campbell of Sadell, Midshipman R.N., May 1864, in Tunis Bay. He risked his own to save another life’, generally good very fine or better (10) £6,000-£8,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. K.C.M.G. 1905. C.B. London Gazette 21 December 1894: ‘In recognition of services in the recent operations against the Chief Nana of Brohemie in the Benin River.’ ‘Captain Campbell, of the Philomel, has acted as my Flag Captain, and in that capacity has been zealous and energetic, and most anxious to carry out my orders and anticipate my wishes’ (Rear-Admiral Bedford’s despatch refers). D.S.O. London Gazette 25 May 1897: ‘In recognition of services during the recent expedition to Benin.’ ‘- commanded the rear guard at the attack on the city; and by his prompt action at the fire which broke out on the 21st instant saved the lives of the wounded. He is indefatigable, and always ready to work’ (Rear-Admiral Rawson’s despatch refers). One of five awards of the D.S.O. for this expedition. Charles Campbell was born at St Andrews, Scotland, on 26 March 1847, eldest son of John Campbell of Saddell. He was educated at Brenchley Vicarage, Staplehurst, and then at the Royal Naval Academy, Gosport and entered the Britannia in 1860, where he gained the diving prize for staying under water one minute 53 seconds (then a record). He next joined H.M.S. Magicienne under Commander H.S.H. Prince Leiningen; after transferring to the Marlborough, Mediterranean Flagship, he saw further service in the Amphion, Royal Oak and Racer. In 1868 he joined Galatea, under Captain H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, and it was in this ship he made a voyage around the world. Promoted to Commander in 1882, whilst commanding Thalia Campbell served as Transport Officer during Lord Wolseley's Campaign against Arabi Pasha, for which service he received the Egyptian Medal and Khedive's Star. In 1885 he was selected by the Admiralty to compile the vocabulary signal book and the Admiralty secret ciphers. On promotion to Captain in 1888, Campbell commanded Lily, and later in the Philomel and the command of the East Coast of Africa from 1891. There, he suppressed the uprisings at Lamu and Witu, captured 11 slave dhows, and rescued the young Sultan of Zanzibar from a troublesome usurper following the death of his father. For this service he received a handsome jewelled sword from the Sultan, and the Order of Zanzibar 2nd Class. Their Lordships conveyed their approval for the manner in which the duties devolving upon him on the occasion of the death of the Sultan of Zanzibar on 5 March 1893 were carried out. On hearing that Chief Nana of Brohemie was being troublesome Rear Admiral Frederick C. Bedford C.B., Commander in Chief, Cape of Good Hope and West Coast of Africa, transferred his Flag to Philomel (Captain Charles Campbell R.N.) and proceeded to the Benin River. A Naval Brigade was formed from H.M. Ships Alecto, Philomel, Phoebe, and Widgeon. On 19 September 1894, Nana's town was shelled, and on the 20th two parties were landed, the first under Captain Powell of Alecto and the second under Captain Campbell of Philomel. Captain Campbell, as the senior of the two Captains, was given independent command of the second party and had charge of all of the boats employed, whilst Admiral Bedford accompanied Captain Powell. The town of Brohemie was attacked from two sides and, despite some spirited resistance, was quickly taken. Chief Nana, however, escaped. The Naval Party destroyed considerable quantities of stores and guns, and confiscated £327.00 that had been left behind by Nana in his haste to escape. Their mission complete, the Naval Brigade returned to their boats. Admiral Bedford received the K.C.B., and Captains Campbell and Powell the C.B. ‘for gallant behaviour'. In addition, three D.S.O.s and two C.G.M.s were awarded. All who fought on shore with the Naval Brigade received the East & West Africa Medal with clasp 'Benin River 1894'. In early 1897 Rear-Admiral Harry H. Rawson, C.B., the new Commander in Chief of the Cape of Good Hope and West Coast of Africa Station, flying his flag in St George, was requested to punish Chief Overiami, who ruled Benin City, for the murder that had taken place in January 1897 of a Mr T. R. Phillips, Acting Consul General and members of his party. A Squadron of ships comprising St George, Theseus, Forte, Philomel, Phoebe, Widgeon, Alecto, Barrosa and Magpie was assembled off Warrigi on the Benin River. A Naval Brigade some 1,200-strong, drawn from the various ships, was landed on 11 February 1897, and Benin city was reached and quickly taken on the 18th. However, Chief Overiami and his generals had escaped. The stench of death was appalling; seven pits forty feet deep with up to 15 bodies in each were found, the dead being intermingled with the living. During the clear-up operations, Benin was accidentally fired and the whole city was destroyed. The Naval Brigade was re-embarked after 18 days on shore. Rear-Admiral Rawson received the K.C.B., three Captains the C.B., and five D.S.O.s were awarded to other officers, including to Captain Campbell. Charles Campbell was the only Naval Officer to be decorated for gallantry in both expeditions, as demonstrated by his mentions in the London Gazettes of 21 December 1894 (for Benin River), and 25 May 1897. Appointed to the Command of the Empress of India in 1897, Campbell was aboard this ship at the Fleet Review and received the Queen's Jubilee Medal. He was Second in Command to Admirals Harris and Noel during the operations in Crete between 1897 and 1899, and commanded the Medway Gunnery School from 1899 to 1902. He was also A.D.C. to Queen Victoria and to King Edward from 1899 to January 1902, and consequently received the 1902 Coronation Medal. Having been promoted to Rear-Admiral in 1901, he was awarded the K.C.M.G., in 1905 and promoted to Vice-Admiral in 1906. He was placed on the Retired List at his own request on 18 October 1906. Promoted to Admiral on the Retired List on 22 July 1910, but unfortunately did not live to enjoy a long retirement, dying on 2 February 1911. Sold with comprehensive research.

The impressive Victorian G.C.B. group of nine awarded to Admiral Sir William Dowell, Royal Navy, an active participant in the First and Second China Wars, against slavers in South America, with the Naval Brigade in the Crimea, where he was wounded, in action against the Japanese batteries in the Straits of Simonoseki, for which he was awarded the C.B. and Legion of Honour, and finally as Vice-Admiral during the operations in Egypt in 1882 for which he was rewarded with a K.C.B. and the thanks of Parliament The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, G.C.B. (Military) Knight Grand Cross, set of insignia, comprising sash badge, silver-gilt and enamels, hallmarked London 1894, and breast star, silver, silver-gilt and enamels, complete with sash in its Garrard & Co., London case of issue; China 1842, 2 clasps, China 1842, Canton 1857 (W. M. Dowell, Midshipman, H.M.S. Druid.) original suspension, the clasps loose on ribbon as issued; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (W. M. Dowell. Comr. H.M.S. Albion.) officially engraved naming; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Vice. Adml. W. M. Dowell. C.B.); France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, 4th Class, breast badge, gold and enamels; Ottoman Empire, Order of Osmanieh, 2nd Class neck badge and breast star, silver, silver-gilt and enamels, numerous small chips and flakes to enamel; Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class, breast badge, silver, gold and enamels; Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed as issued; Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, light contact marks to the campaign medals, generally very fine or better (11) £8,000-£10,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. William Montague Dowell entered the Navy as First-Class Volunteer on board the Druid 44, Captains. Lord Henry John Spencer Churchill and Henry Smith. Uniting in the operations on the Coast of China, he served in the boats in the attack upon the enemy’s works and barracks near the Macao Barrier in August 1840, and was present in the early part of 1841 at the destruction of the Bogue forts. He also, as Midshipman of the Blenheim 72, Captain Thomas Herbert - to which ship he was lent from May 41 until June 1842 - assisted in the boats at the capture of Canton, on board at the reduction of Amoy, and on shore with the small-arm men at the second capture of Chusan, and the storming of Chinghae and Ningpo. On the paying off of the Druid Dowell became attached, in the spring of 1843, to the Racer 16, on the coast of Brazil, where he was frequently engaged on boat service against slavers. He passed his examination 2 July 1845, and in the course of the following month was appointed Mate of the Eagle 50, Captain George Bohun Martin, also on the South American station. He had charge of the Eagle’s launch at the capture of Colonia; and with the small-arm men of that ship under his orders, he formed part of the garrison of Monte Video during the latter part of 1845 and for twelve months up to July 1847 was Governor and Commandant of an island in the harbour. For these services he was promoted to Lieutenant in October 1847. When Eagle was paid off in March 1848, he was appointed to Excellent from which, after a severe course of study extending over two years, he was appointed in May 1850 Gunnery Lieutenant of Albion, going out to the Mediterranean where the ship was when the war with Russia broke out. After some service with the Naval Brigade in course of which he was wounded, Dowell was promoted to Commander in November 1854. In the following year he married his first cousin, Caroline Johanna, daughter of Captain John Pyke, R.N. and in January 1856 he was appointed to Rodney with Captain George Knyvett Wilson, and in her went to the Crimea to bring home troops. In August 1857 he commissioned Hornet in which he arrived in China in time to take an effective part in the reduction of Canton, when he united with Captain W. K. Hall, R.N., and Captain Mann, R.E., in placing in position, on the Dutch Folly, a battery of 2 13-inch and 2 10-inch sea-service mortars, and 2 24-pounder rockets, under the direction of Major Schomberg, R.M., the fire from which played on Magazine Hill, the City heights, and Gough’s fort, and on the other forts to the northward of the city outside the walls. In the course of the same day, at the head of his small-arm men, Captain Dowell was engaged, under Hon. Captain Cochrane of the Niger, in dislodging a large body of Chinese from two important joss-houses, and in driving them back from ridge to ridge until they reached their main force. “The gallant conduct of Commander Dowell,” observes Sir Michael Seymour in his despatch, “and of the officers and men generally in the face of greatly superior numbers, has been brought to my notice.” At the storming of the Canton, on the 29th, Captain Dowell was attached to the 3rd division of the Naval Brigade under Sir Robert M’Clure. As a reward for these services he was promoted to the rank of Captain in February 1858. In September 1862 he commissioned the Barrosa again for the China Station and in September 1864 was specially mentioned for his gallantry and conduct in action with the batteries in the Straits of Simonoseki. On 12 September he was appointed Flag Captain to Admiral Sir Augustus Kuper in Euryalus, and on 30 November was nominated a C.B., and at the same time was made an Officer of the Legion of Honour. Euryalus returned and was paid off in the Summer of 1865, and from 1867 to 1871 Dowell, as Commodore of the Second Class, was Commander in Chief on the West Africa Station. In 1870 he was appointed one of the Queen's Naval Aides de Camp. He became a Rear-Admiral in December 1875 and Senior Officer on the coast of Ireland 1878-80. He became Vice-Admiral in January 1880 and Commander-in-Chief of the Channel Fleet in 1882-83, during part of which time in 1882 the Fleet was temporarily attached to the Mediterranean Command for service on the coast of Egypt, for which he was awarded the K.C.B., and the Order of Osmanieh of the Second Class, and received the thanks of Parliament. In 1884-85 he was Commander-in-Chief in China, vacating the office on his promotion to the rank of Admiral in July 1885. In 1886 he was President of a Committee for the Revision of Naval Signals, and in 1888 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief at Devonport, until August 1890 when he retired under the age limit. In 1891 he was awarded a Good Service Pension, and in the Summer of that year was Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Naval Exhibition held at Chelsea, the success of which was largely due to his zealous attention. On 25 May 1895 he was created a G.C.B. Dowell, who during his retirement lived for the most part at Ford, took an active part in the affairs of Bideford, and was a Magistrate and Deputy Lieutenant of Devon. In 1904 when the freedom of Bideford was bestowed on him, he said 'I came into the Navy at a time when wars little and big were going on, and I was just at the age to benefit by them. I became a young Lieutenant, young Commander, young Captain, and a young Admiral. I had many commands, and fortunately, unlike so many of my brother officers who entered the service earlier or later than myself, had many chances of distinguishing myself.’

Silver three piece cruet set by Garrard & Co, silver egg cup, pair of silver sugar tongs and two other silver pieces

Pair of silver collared crystal spirit decanters, hallmarked Garrard & Co, London 1905, inscribed.

A cased silver Golf Tee / propelling pencil and marker; and a Garrard & Co. Ltd silver golf marker

Victorian silver gilt Christening mug by R & S Garrard & Co, London 1891, with its original leather case, 8cm high

A 1950s Garrard 9ct gold cushion cased wristwatch, textured silver dial, raised black alternating Arabic numerals and gilt block baton markers, 15 jewel manual stem wind movement, serial number 817797, Birmingham 1957, black leather strap; another Rotary, silver dial, 17 jewel 425 manual movement, London 1956, black leather strap; Eterna Watch Co, silvered dial, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds, blued hands, Swiss manual wind movement, 2643460, 9ct gold case, import marks, worn possibly Chester 1948, tan leather strap, 72.3g gross (3)

The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue, gilding slightly rubbed, good very fine £400-£500

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue, gilding somewhat rubbed, good very fine £600-£800