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Lot 329
GARRARD, A DIAMOND PENDANT AND MATCHING EARRINGS The polished panel pendant with a curved terminal set with a single brilliant cut diamond, stamped Garrard with Italian control marks, suspended from a belcher link chain, with baton signed Garrard with 18 carat gold London 2002 hallmark, together with a matching pair of stud earrings, each set with a brilliant cut diamond, signed Garrard and stamped 750 with Italian control marks Size/dimensions: pendant 3.9cm long, 45cm long, earrings 1.7cm long Gross weight: 40.1 grams Condition Report: The pendant is whistle shaped from the side view, there is rubbing to the panel, some rhodium plating is coming off showing a slightly yellow tone underneath, there is some slight channelling to the top of the suspensory loop where the chain has come through, there are some yellow patches to the chain too, no noticeable wear between the links. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 465
Garrard 9ct gold gent's automatic wristwatch, satin finish, 30mm dial with baton numerals and date aperture, the movement currently ticking, the back cover with presentation inscription for 25 years service, dated 1970, on a black simulated crocodile skin strap, gross weight approx. 41g, with original Garrards box. Please note our special conditions of sale regarding clocks and watches (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satisfy yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please request one and it will be provided in writing).
Lot 337
An Elizabeth II silver mounted square cut glass decanter and stopper, London 1968 by Roberts & Dore Ltd, height 24.5cm, and another silver mounted cut glass decanter and stopper, London 1972, height 29cm, together with a small group of plated items, including a Garrard & Co five-light four-scroll branch candelabrum with gadrooned decoration, height 23cm.
Lot 328
A set of four Elizabeth II silver decanter labels, each of rectangular form with scallop shell and foliate rims, engraved 'Brandy', 'Sherry', Whisky' and 'Port', London 1967, 1972 and 1973, and another similar silver 'Gin' decanter label, total weight 63.3g, together with two silver wine coasters, both by Garrard & Co Ltd, diameters 13.2cm and 12.4cm.
Lot 340
A gold cased Swiss gentleman's wristwatch for Garrard, the silvered dial with gold batons and date aperture inscribed "Garrard Automatic Swiss movement", inscribed verso "GLT 1957-1982 AR" with pale blue leather strap CONDITION REPORTS Casing itself i.e. sides not hallmarked but with scratch marks suggesting solid. Button clearly plated as with wear. Backplate hallmarked 9 carat gold and No.'d 02531. Movement including automatic weight - all extant. Parts all appear to be working. There do not appear to be any missing components. Weight stamped "Garrard 21 Jewels Swiss". Strap with some wear to the extremities. Engraving/inscription to back does appear to be deep. Gross weight 40 g.
Lot 207
Wing Commander Arthur Bruce Gaskell. DSC (1888-1927) A DSC group of four medals. Comprising a George V DSC maker Garrard & Co London 1918 in box of issue, 1914-15 Star, War Medal and Victory Medal with postage box plus a collection of various RAF cloth badges and cap badges etc. Arthur Bruce Gaskell (1888-1927) born in Hastings passed out of the Royal Naval College Britannia in July 1904 and was posted to a number of vessels until May 1913 when he attended the Central Flying School and obtained his Aero Club Certificate in June of that year, in 1914 he was posted back to the school as an Assistant Instructor. From the 8th January 1915 he was posted to the Naval Flying School at Eastchurch from which he took part in several daring raids on targets at Ostend, Zeebrugge and Bruges being commended by the Royal Navy for his actions. Gaskell was promoted to Squad Commander 1st January 1916 and was transferred to Thermi-Mytilini on the Aegean island of Lesbos, from there he led a number of raids against enemy shipping and also flew anti submarine missions.It was at Thermi that he would be awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. In October 1917 the air base came under significant enemy bombardment for several days and Gaskell was ordered to evacuate the airfield. He did so under near constant shelling without losing any men or supplies.The award was announced in the London Gazette April 26th 1918, the citation reading "Sqdn. Cdr. Arthur Bruce Gaskell, R.N.A.S. In recognition of his services on the occasion of the evacuation of the Thermi aerodrome on the 9th to 15th October, 1917, under continuous bombardment by the enemy." Gaskell was involved in the formation of the Royal Air Force in 1918 and would be posted to training operations. He was killed during a training flight in 1927.
Lot 39
A silver canteen of cutlery, by Garrard & Co, London various dates, 1950-1960, serving twelve places, comprising table forks, silver handled table knives, teaspoons, dessert forks, silver handled cheese knives, dessert spoons, soup spoons, six tablespoons, a pair of sugar tongs, two sauce ladles, and fish knives and forks, contained within a walnut canteen, (qty.)weighable 149.9oztCondition ReportSilver in good order with minor knocks and wear. The canteen has many chips and losses to the veneer.
Lot 305
A group of jewellery, including: a cultured pearl foliate brooch by Mikimoto, signed, length 3cm; a stylised maple leaf brooch, set with a brilliant-cut diamond, French assay marks for 18ct gold, length 5.5cm; a 9ct gold opal and ruby butterfly brooch, London hallmarks, 1983, length 4cm; a sapphire and old-cut diamond five-stone ring, ring size K½; a pair of swirl earclips by Chiampesan, stamped 750, signed, length 2cm; a pair of 9ct gold cultured pearl earrings, Birmingham hallmarks, 1953, length 2.8cm; a 9ct gold Royal Naval crown brooch by Garrard & Co, Birmingham hallmarks, 1988, length 2.7cm; etc. (a lot)Condition Report: Gross weight approx. 121.2 grams
Lot 587
Grosser Besteckservice, London 1979Silber, 164-teilig. Herstellermarke Gibson & Co. Ltd. (Edelstahlklingen bez.: Garrard & Co. Ltd.). Muster nach dem *Rattail Queen Anne Hannoveraner-Besteck. Kompletter Bestand: 12 Hors d'oeuvre-Messer u. 12 -Gabeln, 12 Fischmesser u. 12 -gabeln, 16 Tafellöffel, 12 -messer u. 12 -gabeln, 12 Dessertlöffel, 12 -messer u. 12 -gabeln, 12 Kaffeelöffel, 18 Servierbestecke. In originalem Schubladenstock. Stadt-, Garantie-, Herstellermarke, Feingeahlt 925. Ca. 7140 g (ohne Tafelmesser). - Nahezu neuwertig.
Lot 238
Polar.- Scott (Captain Robert) Scott's Last Expedition, 2 vol., half-titles, frontispieces, 2 folding maps, occasional faint spotting, mostly to fore-edges, original cloth, fractional bumping to extremities, dust-jackets, very slight chipping to extremities else fine, 1947 § Cherry-Garrard (Apsley) The Worst Journey in the World Antarctic 1910-1913, half-title, plates, occasional spotting, original cloth, lightly sunned spine, slight bumping to corners and extremities, April 1937 § Seaver (George) 'Birdie' Bowers of the Antarctic, second impression, half-title, frontispiece, plates, folding map, bookplate, original cloth, dust-jacket, fractional creasing to edges, 1938; and others, all but one Polar, 8vo (15)
Lot 232
Polar.- Cherry-Garrard (Apsley) The Worst Journey in the World, 2 vol., first edition, half-title to vol. 2 only, frontispieces, plates, 10 panoramas, 5 maps (4 folding), one plate with small marginal loss not affecting image, folding panoramas and maps with occasional splits to foldlines and some neat tape repairs verso, spotting, ex-library with usual labels and stamps, later crushed morocco backed boards, rubbed, bumping to corners and extremities, 8vo, 1922.
Lot 92
Garrard - Gentleman's late 1960s 9ct gold case wristwatch, the silvered dial with applied gilt baton hour markers, date aperture at the third hour, and gilt hands, unsigned crown, snap-on case back with dedication inscription, London, 1969, unsigned 25 jewels manual wind movement, 33mm diameter (ex.crown), on a tan leather Garrard strap with gilt buckle, 17.5g gross approx. (ex.movement), with box
Lot 12
A collection of WWI medals awarded to Lieutenant Commander Charles Davidson RNR. Comprising a hallmarked silver George V Royal Naval Reserve Officers Decoration, with ribbon and original Garrard & Co box, the WWI War Medal and Victory Medal (both marked Commr. C. (Charles) Davidson. R.N.R.), 1914-1918 Mercantile Marine War Medal (marked Charles Davidson), three further medals (possible replicas) and a badge.
Lot 129
Mid 20th century Second World War attributed Leather plaited show cane, bulbous handle with silver collar, hallmarked London 1943, made by Swaine - brigg London. Engraved 'Burghersh, Royal Horse Guards'. belonging to David Anthony Thomas Fane, 15th Earl of Westmoreland GCVO, DL (Lord Burghersh).David Anthony Thomas Fane, 15th Earl of Westmorland was born on 31 March 1924. He was the son of Lt.-Cdr. Vere Anthony Francis St. Clair Fane, 14th Earl of Westmorland and Hon. Diana Lister. He married Jane Barbara Findlay, daughter of Lt.-Col. Sir Roland Lewis Findlay, 3rd Bt. and Barbara Joan Garrard, on 20 June 1950. He died on 8 September 1993 at age 69 in Wiltshire.He was educated at Eton College, He fought in the Second World War in 1944, where he was wounded He gained the rank of Lieutenant in 1944 in the Royal Horse Guards. He succeeded as the 15th Earl of Westmorland on 12 May 1948 He succeeded as the 15th Baron Burghersh, on 12 May 1948 He held the office of a Lord-in-Waiting between 1955 and 1978.1 He was a director of Sotheby Parke Bernet Group in 1965 He was appointed Knight Commander, Royal Victorian Order (K.C.V.O.) in 1970. He held the office of Master of the Horse between 1978 and 1991.He was a director of Sotheby Holdings Inc in 1983. He was appointed Knight Grand Cross, Royal Victorian Order (G.C.V.O.) in 1991. He held the office of Deputy Lieutenant (D.L.) of Gloucestershire in 1991 He held the office of a Lord-in Waiting between 1991 and 1993
Lot 136
Admiral Stuart Nicholson,Order of the Bath, Military Companion class (CB) Badge, white enamelled Maltese cross with gold points and lions between each arm, centre of the cross featuring three crowns, a rose, thistle, and shamrock surrounded with a red ring bearing the Order's motto, "Tria Juncta In Uno" (Three Joined in One) all within a green laurel wreath, with the Order's Military Division motto, "Ich Dien" - I Serve, in gold letters on a blue scroll, on a red ribbon, in original case gilt lettering to the top for C.B.Mily. makers stamp to the inside of the lid for 'Garrard & Co Ltd Goldsmiths, Jewellers to the King by Special Appointment to the crown', and a miniature dress medal of The Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) military badge.Complete with original documents including a 'Grant of the dignity of a companion(military devision) of the order of the bath to Rear Admiral Stuart Nicholson' signed at the top by King George V and by Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener (1850 – 5 June 1916)The Order of the Bath: A Historical OverviewIntroduction - The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a distinguished British order of chivalry, formally established by King George I on 18 May 1725 (Galloway, 2006). Its name derives from a medieval ceremonial tradition in which knights underwent a ritual bath, symbolising purification before being knighted (McCreery, 2008). Historically, such elaborate rituals were reserved for significant royal occasions, such as coronations and royal weddings (Anstis, 1725). Today, the Order serves as a means of honouring senior military officers and high-ranking civil servants who have demonstrated exceptional service to the Crown (Statutes of the Order, 1925). The Order comprises the Sovereign, a Great Master, and three classes of members: Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GCB), Knight or Dame Commander (KCB/DCB), and Companion (CB) (Perkins, 2012). Members are appointed to either the Civil or Military Division, reflecting their area of contribution (Galloway, 2006).History - The origins of the Order of the Bath trace back to medieval times when knighthood ceremonies involved a ritual bath as an act of spiritual purification (McCreery, 2008). These elaborate rites were typically associated with royal ceremonies, and those who participated in them were known as "Knights of the Bath" (Anstis, 1725). However, by the coronation of Charles II in 1661, the tradition had largely fallen into disuse (Galloway, 2006). Recognising the need for a structured system to reward distinguished service, King George I, on the advice of Prime Minister Sir Robert Walpole, formally founded the Order in 1725 (Statutes of the Order, 1925). This decision not only revived medieval traditions but also provided a means of recognising service to the Crown in an organised manner (Perkins, 2012).Foundation - When the Order was formally established in 1725, it was designed to reflect both traditional and contemporary political needs. The original structure included a Sovereign, a Great Master, and 36 Knights Companion, with no distinction between military and civilian members (Anstis, 1725). This framework was rooted in the principles of chivalry while also serving as a reward mechanism for loyal service to the monarchy (Galloway, 2006). Over time, as Britain’s military engagements expanded, the Order became increasingly associated with military achievements. In 1815, the Prince Regent (later George IV) restructured the Order, introducing three classes to allow for a larger number of recipients (Statutes of the Order, 1925). This change ensured that military officers, as well as key civil servants, could be honoured for their contributions (Perkins, 2012).Victorian Era Reforms - During the reign of Queen Victoria, significant reforms were introduced to modernise the Order. In 1847, Queen Victoria issued new statutes that removed the word "Military" from the official name, enabling the inclusion of both military and civil appointments (McCreery, 2008). This restructuring led to the creation of distinct Military and Civil Divisions, making the Order more inclusive and reflective of service beyond the battlefield (Galloway, 2006). Additionally, the archaic rituals associated with the Order, such as the ceremonial bath, were abolished and replaced with formal investiture ceremonies conducted by the Sovereign (Statutes of the Order, 1925). These reforms modernised the Order, ensuring its continued relevance in a changing society (Perkins, 2012).World War I Period - The early 20th century saw the Order of the Bath playing a crucial role in recognising military excellence, particularly during World War I. The vast scale of the conflict and the contributions of military personnel led to a significant increase in appointments to the Order’s Military Division (McCreery, 2008). In 1913, prior to the war, King George V reinstated the Installation ceremony, a tradition that had been dormant for decades (Statutes of the Order, 1925). This revival reflected the Order’s continued significance in acknowledging distinguished service during national crises (Galloway, 2006). As Britain navigated the challenges of global warfare, the Order remained a symbol of honour and recognition for military and civil contributions alike (Perkins, 2012).ReferencesAnstis, J. (1725) Register of the Order of the Bath. London: [Publisher]. Galloway, P. (2006) The Order of the Bath. London: Spink. McCreery, C. (2008) The Crown and the Honourable Orders of Knighthood. Toronto: University of Toronto Press. Perkins, T. (2012) British Orders of Chivalry: Their Evolution and Role in Society. London: Boydell Press. Statutes of the Order (1925) Official Records of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath. London: HMSO.Admiral Stuart Nicholson, CB, MVO (1865-1936), was a distinguished officer of the Royal Navy whose career spanned over four decades, characterized by significant contributions to naval operations and strategy. Born on October 11, 1865, Nicholson entered the Navy in July 1878, marking the beginning of a lifelong dedication to naval service.Nicholson's early career was marked by participation in notable historical events, such as the Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882, where he was awarded the Egypt Medal and the Khedive's Star. His exemplary performance in these early roles led to a rapid rise through the ranks, with a notable assignment as a torpedo specialist—a role that leveraged his technical expertise and strategic acumen.One of the defining moments of his career came during the Benin Expedition of 1897. As part of this punitive expedition against the King of Benin, Nicholson was tasked with managing the water supply for the forces, a critical role that earned him a medal and a promotion to commander. This assignment underscored his ability to handle logistical challenges under pressure, further enhancing his reputation within naval circles.Throughout his career, Nicholson held several key positions, including Assistant Director of Naval Intelligence and Chief of Staff to Admiral Sir Edmund Poë in the Mediterranean. His leadership skills were particularly evident during World War I, where he commanded the 6th Battle Squadron of the Home Fleet. His efforts during the war were recognized with the prestigious appointment as a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by King Edward VII in 1908, and later, the award of the Companion of the Bath (CB) in 1916 for his indefatigable service.
Lot 28
A Boer War D.S.O. pair awarded to Lieutenant N. Patterson, Royal Field Artillery, who distinguished himself in the action at Klerksdorp on 25 February 1902, ‘pluckily directing the fire of the Artillery’, before being captured and taken prisoner of war; he was the youngest officer to receive the D.S.O. during the Boer War Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar, in Garrard, London, case of issue; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lieutenant N. Patterson. R.F.A.) very minor enamel damage to wreath on DSO, and minor edge bruise to QSA, nearly extremely fine (2) £2,000-£2,400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.S.O. London Gazette 26 June 1902: ‘In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa.’ Norman Patterson was born at Long Benton, Northumberland, in 1879, the son of the Reverend Patterson, and was educated at Jesus College, Cambridge. He won many prizes for athletics at Cambridge, distinguished himself in Association Football, and received his commission as an University Candidate. He joined the Royal Horse Artillery as a Second Lieutenant on 21 May 1900 and served in South Africa during the Boer War under Lord Methuen, taking part in operations in the Transvaal and Cape Colony from July 1901 to 31 May 1902. Patterson distinguished himself in the action at Klerksdorp on 25 February 1902, ‘pluckily directing the fire of the Artillery’ during the Boer assault, before being captured and taken prisoner of war. The Times History of the War states: ‘Towards evening on the 24th February 1902, Anderson’s convoy, after two days of uneventful marching, crossed the Yzer Spruit and camped on the farm lands of Elandslaagte, thirteen miles from Klerksdorp. The next day’s march was to be the last, and so little was danger dreamt of that Paget’s Horse, 80 strong, were permitted to ride into Klerksdorp that same evening. At 4.30 on the following morning, while it was still pitch dark, the convoy resumed its march, with a company of infantry on either flank, an advanced guard of Yeomanry supported by the guns and a company of infantry, and a rearguard of similar composition but without artillery. About half-an-hour after starting, at a point where the ground first begins to fall towards the Jagd Spruit, the advanced guard approached a dark expanse of bush. Suddenly, the border of this thicket, scarcely twenty yards distant, was outlined in flame, and Liebenberg’s bullets swept through the troops and transport. A few minutes later Kemp attacked the centre and Celliers the rearguard, which was still near the camping-ground. Disaster, under the circumstances, was scarcely avoidable; yet all these first assaults were steadily repulsed. Under the fire of the artillery, pluckily directed by Lieutenant Patterson, Liebenberg's men recoiled into their scrub; Kemp's attack flickered out; Celliers alone hung like a bulldog on the rearguard. In the meantime, the wagons, which had stampeded to the rear at the first alarm, were rallied by Lieutenant Turner and parked, by Anderson's orders, near the front of the column in partially sheltered ground. Daylight was strengthening, when Kemp charged right up to the convoy, but was again driven off. There was a partial lull, in which Anderson ordered the convoy to advance supported by the rest of the column. It would have been wiser, perhaps, to have concentrated round the wagons and waited ; for every movement of the panic-stricken convoy was fraught with peril. In advancing to the Jagd Spruit the drivers got out of control, threw some of the troops into confusion, and finally lashed their teams pell-mell down the slope. A sharp declivity bordered the drift; the first wagon stumbled and stuck others followed suit, and then the whole mass collapsed into irremediable confusion. The spectacle heartened the Boers. De la Eey ordered a general charge on horseback, with fire from the saddle. The rearguard, under Captain A. L. Phillips, which hitherto had stood unflinchingly under heavy losses, gave way before overwhelming odds; the guns and other troops were ridden down, and although many brave groups of men fought to their last cartridge, the Boer victory was assured. Sunrise shone upon a complete disaster. Save a few men who escaped to Klerksdorp, the whole force, with its artillery and material, was in De la Eey's hands. Five officers and 48 men were killed; 6 officers and 124 men wounded; the rest were prisoners.’ Promoted Lieutenant on 16 April 1902, for his services in South Africa Patterson was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 17 June 1902); received the Queen's Medal with five clasps; and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, most certainly for his gallantry at Klerksdorp. He was invested with his D.S.O. by H.M. King Edward VII on 24 October 1902. Subsequently serving in India for several years, he passed the highest examinations for the Staff in India, spoke Hindustani fluently, and was for some time Instructor in Signalling. A great sportsman who shot much big game in India, he died at Bareilly, India, on 2 May 1909, from the effects of injuries caused by an accident to his horse. Sold with a photographic image of the recipient, and copied research.
Lot 32
A Great War ‘Salonika operations’ M.B.E. group of six awarded to Captain and Quartermaster R. Ashton, Royal Army Medical Corps The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1919, with Garrard, London, case of issue; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, unofficial rivets between first and second clasps (11303 Cpl. R. Ashton. R.A.M.C.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (11303 Serjt: R. Ashton. R.A.M.C.); 1914 Star (11303 S.Mjr. R. Ashton. R.A.M.C.); British War Medal 1914-19 (Q.M & Capt. R. Ashton); Victory Medal 1914-19, erased, mounted court-style for display purposes, light contact marks to Boer war medals, generally very fine (6) £260-£300 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 12 December 1919. Robert Ashton initially served during the Boer War as a Corporal at No. 15 Stationary Hospital at Heidelberg. Equipped with 150 beds, it operated from 13 July 1900 to 31 May 1902, one of 42 Stationary Hospitals which proved instrumental in saving the lives of wounded men and those suffering from disease. Advanced Sergeant Major on 10 August 1914, he served during the Great War on the Western Front from 27 August 1914 and was appointed to a commission as Honorary Lieutenant and Quartermaster in the R.A.M.C. on 5 June 1915. Advanced Captain and Quartermaster, for his valuable service as part of the British Salonica Force he was created a Member of the Order of the British Empire in 1919. Sold with copied research.
Lot 34
A Second War D.S.C. group of nine awarded to Commander P. W. A. O’Rorke, Royal Navy, for his services as Anti-Submarine Control Officer on board H.M.S. Isis at the destruction of the U-562 in the Mediterranean on 19 February 1943 Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated 1943 and hallmarked London 1942, in its Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Pacific Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Near East (Cdr. P. W. A. O’Rorke. R.N.) good very fine (9) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.S.C. London Gazette 6 July 1943: ‘For courage and skill in successful actions against enemy submarines, while serving in H.M. Ships Pathfinder, Isis and Hursley.’ The recommendation states: ‘Lieutenant Philip William Alexander O’Rorke, R.N., H.M.S. Isis. This Officer acted as A/S Control Officer during an attack on a U-Boat by H.M. Ships “ISIS” and “HURSLEY” on Friday 19th February, 1943, and as such most ably controlled the Asdics in H.M.S. “ISIS” and held contact with the Enemy throughout the hunt which lasted for two hours until the Enemy was destroyed.’ The German submarine U-562 was sunk in the Mediterranean north-east of Benghazi by depth charges from the destroyer H.M.S. Isis and the escort destroyer H.M.S. Hursley on 19 February 1943, after being located by a Wellington aircraft of 38 Squadron R.A.F. M.I.D. London Gazette 25 January 1946: ‘For bravery, endurance and marked devotion to duty whilst serving in H.M. Ships... Isis... during the withdrawal of troops from Sungai Punggor and in the harassing of the advancing Japanese in Malaya, December, 1941-January, 1942.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 11 June 1946: ‘For distinguished service during the War in the Far East.’ Lieutenant P. W. A. O’Rorke was serving aboard the carrier H.M.S. Formidable. Philip William Alexander O’Rorke was born in Fulham, London, on 22 January 1921, and was appointed Acting Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy on 1 September 1940. He served subsequently aboard the Destroyer Flotilla Leader H.M.S. Isis, 1941-43; Escort Carrier H.M.S. Begum, November-December 1943; and the Fleet Aircraft Carrier H.M.S. Formidable, 1944-45. Promoted to Commander in December 1954, he served during the operations in the Near East in 1956-57 aboard the carrier Ark Royal. After a posting with the Naval Future Policy Staff, 1965-69, he retired in the rank of Commander (acting Captain). He died in London in December 1995, aged 74 Sold with copied research.
Lot 74
A Great War ‘Civil Division’ M.B.E. group of four awarded Miss Katherine A. B. Landon, Assistant Commandant and Quartermaster, Devon Voluntary Aid Detachment 66, Exmouth, who brought honour to the County by being the first Devon recipient of the M.B.E. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 1st type, lady’s shoulder badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1916, on lady’s bow riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue; Defence Medal; Voluntary Medical Service Medal, with seven Additional Award Bars (Katherine A. B. Landon.); Belgium, Kingdom, Medaille de la Reine Elisabeth, bronze; together with the recipient’s British Red Cross Society Medal for War Service 1914-18, bronze, with integral top riband bar; British Red Cross Society For Merit Medal (2614 B. Landon.); and British Red Cross Society Honorary Life Member badge (3478), generally good very fine (7) £100-£140 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 24 August 1917. Katherine Ann Brenda Landon was born at Ealing in 1879 and by 1881 she was living in Lympstone, Devon. She helped to found Devon/66 Exmouth Detachment British Red Cross Society in 1911 and during the Great War she served as Quartermaster of Exmouth Volunteer Aid Hospital from October 1914 before being appointed Quartermaster and Assistant Commandant in April 1917, posts she held until 1919. In recognition of her service during the Great War Miss Landon was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire; this was the 31st M.B.E. awarded and the first for the County of Devon. She also received from the Belgium authorities the Medal de la Reine Elisabeth. An Honorary Life Member of the British Red Cross Society she was awarded the Voluntary Medical Services Medal with seven additional award bars representing over 50 years of service to the BRCS movement. She died at Exmouth on 20 January 1969, aged 89, having spent nearly 50 years as Commandant of the Exmouth Detachment. Sold with a photographic image of the recipient; and other research.
Lot 1779
TISCHUHR England, London, Elliott, 20. Jh. Mahagoni, Messing, Glas, Metall, Stahl, Kunststoff. 22 x 14,5 x 7,5 cm. Zifferblatt bez. 'Garrard & Co Ltd, 112 Regent Street London' und 'Elliott London', 'Made in England'. Holzgehäuse mit gestuftem Giebel und oben liegendem Tragegriff. Hinter Glas Zifferblatt mit Engelsdarstellungen in den Zwickeln und römischen Zahlen; Ornamentalzeiger. 8-Tagewerk. Gebrauchsspuren; Uhr läuft. Aufgrund der aktuellen Cites-Bestimmungen ist ein uneingeschränkter Handel für Objekte aus Mahagoni nur innerhalb der Europäischen Gemeinschaft erlaubt. Ein Export in Drittländer ist nicht möglich..
Lot 366
‘If television had come before the movies I might think otherwise, but the cinema today is so cheap and so perfect and so universal in its appeal that I doubt if television can stand up to it for a long time to come.’ So observed Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Carpendale in his capacity as Controller of the B.B.C. in November 1934. The fine Knight Bachelor’s Great War C.B. group of nine awarded to Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Carpendale, Royal Navy, ‘a handsome blue-eyed man with a barking manner’; in a far cry from his distinguished naval career – which included service in the M’wele anti-slavery expedition of 1895-96 - he served as Deputy Director-General and Controller of the B.B.C. in 1923-38, in which role he was noted for his ‘famous quarter-deck manner … belied as often as not by an ultimate twinkle in his eye’ The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, complete with neck cravat in its Garrard & Co case of issue; Knight Bachelor’s Badge, 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarked London 1933, in its fitted case of issue; East and West Africa 1887-1900, for Mwele 1895, no clasp (Lieut. C. D. Carpendale, H.M.S. St George); 1914-15 Star (Capt. C. D. Carpendale, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Commre. 2. Cl. C. D. Carpendale. R.N.); Jubilee 1897, silver; Coronation 1902, silver; Jubilee 1935, good very fine or better (9) £2,000-£2,400 --- 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. Knight Bachelor London Gazette 22 June 1932. C.B. London Gazette 3 June 1918: ‘For war services.’ Charles Douglas Carpendale was born on 18 October 1874, the son of the Reverend William Henry Carpendale and entered the Royal Navy as a Cadet in Britannia in July 1888. A diligent student, he gained 12 months sea time and was immediately appointed a Midshipman in July 1889, in addition to being awarded the Ryder Memorial Prize. Having then served on the Mediterranean station in H.M.S. Collingwood, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub. Lieutenant in October 1893. Appointed to the cruiser St. George - flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir Harry Rawson, C.-in-C. at the Cape of Good Hope, in March 1895, he was advanced to Lieutenant and witnessed active service in the Naval Brigade in anti-slavery operations in 1895-96. The Arab Chief Mbarak, with his stronghold at Mwele, had been slave raiding contrary to new legislation introduced by the British Government and he refused to see a delegation sent to meet him. Reprisals were inevitable, and a Naval Brigade under Rawson marched inland and captured Mwele with a loss of three killed and 11 wounded; just nine no-clasp East and West Africa Medals with the ‘Mwele 1895-96’ edge inscription were awarded to officers. Returning to the U.K. in early 1896, Carpendale obtained a 1st Class Certificate in gunnery in Excellent and was appointed to the command of the torpedo boat destroyer Whiting, in which capacity he was present in the 1897 Jubilee Review and received the Medal. Further foreign service ensued, on the North America and China stations, followed by a appointments in the Naval Ordnance Department at the Admiralty and at the R.N.C. Greenwich, and he was advanced to Commander in June 1904 and to Captain in December 1910. Back at sea in the period leading up to the Great War, he served in the cruiser Edgar, flagship of Vice-Admiral George Le C. Egerton, C.B., Commander in Chief at the Cape of Good Hope and South Africa Station, and in the cruiser Good Hope as Flag Captain to Rear-Admiral Frederick C.D. Sturdee, C.V.O., G.M.G., Commanding the 5th Cruiser Squadron. In September 1914, he took command of the cruiser Donegal, serving with the 6th Cruiser Squadron in the Grand Fleet, and he remained likewise employed until appointed to the command of the light cruiser Colleen in August 1915. Then on relinquishing this appointment in July 1917, he took command of the cruiser Achilles in the North America and West Indies Squadron, prior to ending the war as a Commodore 2nd Class in Charge of Auxiliary Patrol. He was awarded the C.B. in June 1918 and mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 16 September 1919, refers), and appointed an A.D.C. to the King. Carpendale’s final seagoing appointment was in command of the Benbow in 1919-21, in which period he landed a party of Royal Marines at the time of the Occupation of Constantinople during the Greco-Turkish War. He was advanced to Rear-Admiral and – at his own request – was placed on the Retired List in the summer of 1923. He was however advanced to Rear-Admiral (Retired) in October 1926. B.B.C. Subsequently recruited by Lord Reith, he served as Deputy Director-General and Controller of the British Broadcasting Corporation (B.B.C.) in 1923-38, in addition to holding the Presidency of the International Broadcasting Union in 1925-35. Throughout his service he was mainly concerned with administration, but his personal touch was nonetheless widespread and, in emergencies such as the General Strike of 1926, he was always ready and welcome to lend a hand in the studio. His common-sense approach - feet firmly on the ground - was appreciated by all and smoothed the way for the Corporation’s rapid expansion, as well as serving as a means of calming more temperamental members of staff. In fact, Carpendale’s transparent integrity and famous ‘quarter-deck manner’ – always accompanied by a twinkle in his eye and a ready smile – did much to promote confidence in his leadership, so much so that it said the staff adored him. He was certainly well-known for his participation in their social activities, ranging from dances and sporting events to taking part in plays. But such physical activity was very much up his street, his recreations including winter sports, riding and mountaineering. The Admiral, who was appointed a Knight Bachelor in June 1932 and served as the Ministry of Information’s Liaison Officer at the Air Ministry in the Second World War, died in March 1968. Sold with copied record of service and other research.
Lot 384
The impressive ‘Flag Officer Royal Yachts’ G.C.V.O., Great War C.B. group of thirteen to Admiral Sir Henry Buller, Royal Navy, who commanded H.M.S. Highflyer in her epic engagement with the German cruiser Kaisar Wilhelm der Grosse off Rio de Oro in August 1914, an action extensively portrayed the pages of ‘Deeds That Thrill The Empire’ The Royal Victorian Order, G.C.V.O., Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash badge, silver-gilt and enamels and breast star, silver, with gilt and enamel centre, both officially numbered ‘581’ on reverse, in Collingwood, London numbered case of issue; The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, in damaged Garrard, London case of issue; 1914-15 Star (Capt. H. T. Buller, M.V.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H. T. Buller. R.N.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1953; Russia, Empire, Order of St. Anne, Third Class breast badge by Keibel, gold and enamels, two reverse arms chipped, these last seven mounted court-style as worn; Belgium, Order of the Crown, Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, by Wolravens, Brussels, comprising sash badge, silver-gilt and enamels, and breast star, silver with silver-gilt and enamel centre, in case of issue; Roumania, Order of the Star (Military), Second Class set of insignia, by Resch, Bucharest, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, and breast star, silver, with silver-gilt and enamel centre, in case of issue, unless otherwise described, good very fine and better (14) £4,000-£5,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Spink, July 2000. G.C.V.O. London Gazette 11 August 1930: For services as Flag Officer Royal Yachts. C.B. London Gazette 1 January 1919: ‘In recognition of services during the War.’ The original recommendation states: ‘Sank Kaiser Wilhelm de Grosse. Extract from letter to Rear-Admiral, Carnarvon: Captain Buller’s action has their Lordship’s complete approval in every respect for the humane and correct manner in which he did his duty.’ Henry Tritton Buller was born in 1873, the son of Admiral Sir Alexander Buller, G.C.B., of Erie Hall, Devon and Belmore House, West Cowes, and entered the Royal Navy as a Cadet in January 1887. Regular seagoing duties aside, his subsequent career appointments also included his services as First Lieutenant of the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert in 1902-04, for which he was awarded the Russian Order of St. Anne in October 1904 and advanced to Commander, and as Commanding Officer of the Royal Naval College, Dartmouth between January 1908 and June 1911. On the Prince of Wales passing out of the college in 1911, Buller was appointed M.V.O. (London Gazette 12 April 1911, refers) and advanced to Captain. His next appointment was Flag Captain Home Fleets at Portsmouth, 1911-12, whence he was appointed to the command of H.M.S. Highflyer, the training ship for special entry cadets. On the day hostilities broke out in 1914, Buller in Highflyer captured to S.S. Tubantia, carrying German reservists and a gold shipment. Three weeks later, he found the German commerce raider Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse, coaling in Spanish territorial waters off the mouth of the Oro River, West Africa. On offering the faster vessel the chance to surrender, Buller received the signal: “Germans never surrender, and you must respect the neutrality of Spain.” But since it was known that the commerce raider had abused Spanish neutrality by using the river mouth as a permanent base for some weeks, Buller gave warning that he would attack in half an hour, allowing time for the colliers to withdraw with such personnel as the German captain felt fit. Deeds That Thrill the Empire takes up the story: ‘As soon as the period of grace had elapsed the Highflyer again inquired if the enemy would surrender, and when the answer came, “We have nothing more to say,” the action opened without further parley. The British cruiser let fly with one of her 6-inch guns at a range of just under 10,000 yards; but the shot fell short. The enemy’s guns were smaller - 4.1-inch - but much more modern, and before our shells began to hit the enemy the German projectiles were falling thickly around and upon the Highflyer. One shell went between a man’s legs and burst just behind him, peppering him with splinters. Another struck the bridge just after the captain had left it to go into the conning-tower, and knocked a searchlight overboard. All this time the Highflyer was steaming in so as to get her guns well within range; and when the 100lb shells began to hit they “kept on target” in a manner that spoke well for the training of our gunners. One shot carried away a 4-inch gun on the after-deck of the enemy. Another burst under the quarter-deck and started a fire; a third - perhaps the decisive shot of the action - struck her amidships on the water-line and tore a great rent in her side. From stem to stern the 6-inch shells tore their destructive way, and it was less than half and hour after the fighting began that the “pride of the Atlantic” began to slacken her fire. The water was pouring into the hole amidships, and she slowly began to heel to port. Three boat loads of men were seen to leave her and make for the shore … The Highflyer immediately signalled that if the enemy wished to abandon ship, they would not be interfered with; and as the guns of the Kaiser Wilhelm had by this time ceased to answer our fire, the Highflyer ceased also, and two boats were sent off with surgeons, sick-berth attendants and medical stores, to do what they could for the enemy’s wounded. The ship herself was battered beyond all hope, and presently heeled over and sank in about fifty feet of water. Although Highflyer had been hit about fifteen times her losses amounted to only one man killed and five slightly wounded. The enemy’s loss is unknown, but it is estimated that at least two hundred were killed or wounded, while nearly four hundred of those who had escaped in the colliers were captured a fortnight later in the Hamburg-America liner Bethania … ’ The same source concludes: ‘It was noteworthy as being the first duel of the naval war and as being the first definite step in the process of “clearing the seas.” It is not often the Admiralty evinces any enthusiasm in the achievements of the Fleet, and the following message despatched to the victorious cruiser is therefore all the more remarkable: “Admiralty to Highflyer – Bravo! You have rendered a service not only to Britain, but to the peaceful commerce of the world. The German officers and crew appear to have carried out their duties with humanity and restraint, and are therefore worthy of all seamanlike consideration.” Buller departed Highflyer in May 1916, when he was appointed Naval Assistant to the Second Sea Lord at the Admiralty, but he returned to sea as Flag Captain in the Barham in April 1918, and as Commanding Officer of the Valiant at the war’s end. A succession of ‘royal appointments’ ensued in the 20s and 30s, commencing with his command of the Malaya during the Duke of Connaught’s visit to India in early 1921. He was appointed C.V.O. (London Gazette 25 March 1921, refers) and advanced to Rear-Admiral. He then served as Officer Commanding H.M.’s Yachts during the period of King George V’s cruise in the Mediterranean, and was appointed K.C.V.O. (London Gazette 22 April 1925, refers). ...
Lot 323
The fine K.C.B., Army of India, Baltic and Crimea group of seven awarded to Admiral C. H. M. Buckle, Royal Navy The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander’s set of insignia, comprising neck badge, 18 carat gold and enamels, hallmarked London 1873, and breast star by Garrard & Co., silver with gold and enamel centre, fitted with gold retaining pin; Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (C. H. M. Buckle, Mid.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Capt. C. H. M. Buckle, H.M.S. Valorous.) contemporary engraved naming; Baltic 1854-55 (Capt. C. H. M. Buckle, H.M.S. Valorous.) contemporary engraved naming; Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class breast badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed, mounted on a contemporary bar as worn, fitted with gold pin, generally good very fine or better (7) £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: Morton & Eden, December 2003. C.B. (Military) London Gazette 10 July 1855 K.C.B. (Military) London Gazette 29 May 1875. Claude Henry Mason Buckle was the second son of Admiral Mathew Buckle. He entered Portsmouth Naval College in 1817 and first went to sea as a volunteer aboard H.M.S. Heron in 1819. During the Burmese War he served on H.M.S. Liffey at the capture of Rangoon in 1824 and in other naval encounters, hence the Ava clasp on his Army of India medal. Subsequently he served in various ships on the South American and West Indian stations and was Flag-Lieutenant in the San Josef under Sir William Hargood. In 1840-1 he studied the theory and construction of the marine steam engine at Robert Napier's Vulcan Foundry in Glasgow and was subsequently given command of H.M.S. Growler, a new steam sloop. On the Growler he served on the African station in the suppression of the slave trade. His account (to Commander William Jones, Senior Officer, H.M.S. Penelope) of an encounter between the Growler's pinnace, under Lieutenant John Lodwick, and a Spanish slave ship off Shebar in 1845, in which two men were killed, includes the following commendation: "I trust that the successful exertions of a handful of brave men in preventing several hundred slaves from being carried off will meet with your approval and I earnestly hope will also induce you to recommend Lieut. Lodwick to the favourable notice and considerations of My Lord Commissioners of the Admiralty". The Buckle Papers include a letter from Admiral J. Bullen (dated 1st February 1850) to Buckle's father, commenting: "I beg that you will receive my sincerest congratulations on the late noble brave and spirited conduct of your son against the Pirates on the Coast of Africa .....". In 1852 he was appointed Captain of the paddle steamer Valorous and on the outbreak of war with Russia proceeded to the Baltic. He was present at the first bombardment of Bomarsund in the Aland Islands when Valorous maintained fire for almost seven hours, taking part in the second attack and eventual capitulation of the town. He subsequently distinguished himself in the Black Sea. O’Byrne records that he ‘chased the Russian steamer "Vladimir" under the forts of Sebastopol, receiving their fire; assisted in defeating the Russian land attack on Eupatoria, and in the night attacks on the Quarantine Fort, Sebastopol; "Valorous" bore the flag of Rear-Admiral Sir Houston Stewart at the attack and surrender of Kinburn (Crimean and Turkish Medals, 4th class of the Medjidjie); C.B. and K.C.B.; was gazetted on three occasions’. He was Captain Superintendent at Deptford Dockyard, 1857-63, subsequently promoted to Rear-Admiral on 14 November 1863 and placed on the retirement list on 24 March 1866. He was appointed Vice-Admiral on the retired list on 1 April 1870 and Admiral on 22 January 1877. See Lot 324 for the recipient’s miniature medals.
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