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A pair of Edwardian pierced oval salts raised on reeded oval bases (by Haseler Bros., London 1905), and a set of four Victorian silver open salts of oval form with semi-reeded decoration (by William Gibson & John L. Langman, Sheffield 1888) CONDITION REPORTS One blue liner broken, chipped and glued. All silver items have some wear and scuffs, minor dents. The set of four salts bear a hogshead emblem to the side.
W. GIBSON "Waterfall", watercolour, signed lower right, W. GIBSON "Woodland pathway in sunlight", "Arched bridge over river" and "Figures in white by a stream in wooded landscape", watercolours, all signed lower, together with G.W. WOLFMANMS ? "Sheep on a path in a landscape", watercolour, indistinctly signed lower left
Scarce Co. Cork Author [Gibson (Rev. C.B.)] The Last Earl of Desmond: A Historical Romance of 1599 - 1603, 2 vols. Sm. 8vo D. 1854. First Edn. last leaf Vol. II with small tear (some v. small loss), & loose end, orig. cloth. Scarce. (2) * The author lived in Mallow, Co. Cork, & has dedicated this book to Sir Denham Jephson Norreys, the owner of Mallow Castle.
The Superb D.F.C. and Bar awarded to Flight Lieutenant John Vere ‘Hoppy’ Hopgood, 617 Squadron, late 106 and 50 Squadron, R.A.F.V.R., one of the central figures of the legendary ‘Dambusters’, and second-in-command of the famous attack on the Möhne Dam in ‘Operation Chastise’ on the night of the 16th-17th of May, 1943. Flying in the first wave, and attacking immediately after Guy Gibson’s ‘G-George’, he pressed home the attack in his already damaged aircraft ‘M-Mother’ in the face of the recently alerted enemy guns, and despite his own serious head wound, he released his bomb successfully toward the dam wall, but just fractionally late, and it agonisingly bounced over the dam face. Knowing that his damaged and blazing Lancaster could not struggle much further, and arguably aware of his own approaching fate, he committed himself to one final and desperate climb, allowing his remaining crew time to attempt to bail out of the stricken aircraft, prior to a final descent in which he was killed – at the age of just 21. The case has been made in the years since that he might have been recommended for a posthumous Victoria Cross in the light of his heroic and selfless actions in saving the lives of his crew, comprising: Distinguished Flying Cross, GRI, unnamed as issued, engraved reverse dated ‘1942’, with second award bar, engraved reverse dated ‘1943’, in original Royal Mint case of issue, toned, good extremely fine OFFERED BY DIRECT DESCENT ON BEHALF OF WATER AID NOTE: D.F.C.: London Gazette, 27 October 1942: ‘Flt. Lt. Hopgood has participated in a number of successful attacks on enemy and enemy occupied country. On one occasion he made a low level attack on Rostock and also bombed Warnemünde from only 2,000 feet in face of intense opposition’. D.F.C. (Bar): London Gazette, 12 January 1943: ‘This officer has completed many successful operations since being awarded the D.F.C, One night in August, 1942, he was detailed to bomb objectives at the port of Gdynia. This attack, which was pressed home with the greatest determination, achieved excellent results. On another occasion in October, 1942, during the daylight attack on Le Creusot, Flt. Lt. Hopgood participated in a particularly daring attack on the electrical transformer station, which was bombed effectively from a height of only 500 feet.’ Note: As far as can be ascertained, Hopgood’s WW2 campaign stars and medals were never issued or claimed. FOR A FULL ACCOUNT OF HOPGOOD'S LIFE AND EXTRAORDINARY CAREER, SEE THE PRINTED CATALOGUE OR ONLINE PDF AT WWW.MORTONANDEDEN.COM. The lot is offered with: A reproduction of Hopgood’s complete log-book with entries from 1940 [the original recently presented to the Imperial War Museum at the family’s request]; An original telegram from ‘Wingco [Guy Gibson] and the boys’ dated 28 October 1942; An original Buckingham Palace Investiture Ticket relating to the award of the D.F.C. and dated 6 Apr 1943; Original embossed, hand-signed and addressed letter of condolence from Guy Gibson (see illustration); Two hand-written letters from John Hopgood to his mother; Two handwritten letters received from his sister, Marna; Original ‘Carte de Pêche’ fishing permit from the time of his French exchange in August 1935; Original booklet ‘No 5 Bomber Command, Royal Air Force, Roll of Honour 1939-1945; Original, large photo-portrait and original portrait photo of Hopgood ‘on the day he joined the R.A.F.’ dated July 31st, 1940; Original photo of John Hopgood in RAF uniform with his sister Marna in ATS uniform; Original photo of John Hopgood ‘on his final leave’ date April 1943; Original family portrait photo showing John Hopgood as a small boy; Original School Certificate and OTU certificate; Service sheet from Hopgood’s Memorial Service at St James’ Church, Shere; Cutting from The Sunday Express containing the article ‘How we smashed the Germans’ dams’ by Guy Gibson, with the original red-stamp of ‘Officers’ Mess R.A.F., Ford, Sussex’, and another newspaper out portrait of John Hopgood; Pamphlet ‘Repeat World Premiere – The Dam Busters’ (17th May 1955 brochure for the celebrated film); Copy photo of John Hopgood with other members of 106 Squadron; Copies of his two D.F.C. recommendations; A specially-bound, full-length ‘Family edition’ copy [one of just twenty, the others held by family members, Marlborough College, and museums including the I.W.M.] of Elmes, Jenny, ‘M-Mother: Dambuster Flight Lieutenant John ‘Hoppy’ Hopgood DFC & Bar and family in letters’, privately printed. Digital copies of diary entries from Hopgood’d personal diary, 1938 (and some additional from Summer 1939). Morton & Eden are most grateful to Simon W. Atack for generously giving his permission to reproduce detail from his painting Hopgood’s Courageous Run in this catalogue.
WILLIAM ALFRED GIBSON (SCOTTISH 1866 - 1931), AT THE RIVERBANK oil on canvas, signed 63cm x 86.5cm (25 x 34 inches) Framed. Note: William Alfred Gibson was born in Glasgow in 1866 and educated in the city. He spent ten years in the Royal Glasgow Queen's Yeomanry and saw service in the Boer War. After the war he turned to painting, mostly landscapes in oil, being influenced by the Dutch school and Corot, both in subject matter and in the subdued tones of silvery greys, greens and browns which he used. His favourite subjects were river views in Scotland and Holland characterised by powerful leaden grey skies and broken brushwork. Gibson exhibited at the RA, RSA, GI and abroad. He worked in Scotland, England, Holland and France and his work is represented in numerous major public collections around the UK including Glasgow Museums, The Hunterian, Paisley Art Institute, Aberdeen Museums & Galleries, Highland Council, East Ayrshire Council, Highland Council, Perth & Kinross Council and The McLean Museum & Art Gallery
ASTON VILLA MISCELLANY Including a short sleeve home shirt 1990 - 1992, 6 black & white postcards issued by Aston Villa circa 1990, 3 Car Park Admission Voucher books, 2 for 1994/5 and 1 for 2002/3, 9 various match day passes, 3 signed FDC's for Villa as European Champions v. Valur Reykjavik 16/9/1981 by Colin Gibson, Allan Evans and Gary Shaw, a 10" X 7.5" colour portrait of J. Allen, Topical Times, an a Sherman's colour team group 1937/8 plus merchandising brochures. Good
B.B. King played and signed - 2005 Gibson B.B. King 'Lucille' model electric guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 00335706, used by B.B. King during the recording of the album 'B.B. King & Friends: 80', in 2005, the body of the guitar signed by B.B. King (and dated 4-18-05), Eric Clapton, Van Morrison, Mark Knopfler, Billy Gibbons, Roger Daltrey, Glenn Frey, Sheryl Crowe, Gloria Estefan, Bobby Bland, the pen used for signing and the pick used by B.B. King to play the guitar within the original Gibson case *The Album 'B.B. King & Friends:80' was a celebration of B.B. King's 80th birthday and comprised a series of duets with the signatories on the guitar. The signatures were obtained in various recording studios during the sessions: Clapton, Daltrey, Knopfler and Van Morrison in Olympic Studios, London, the remainder in New York and Los Angeles. B.B. King used this guitar for the session with Mark Knopfler
1954 Gibson ES150 archtop electric guitar, made in USA, Factory Order Number - X9823, sunburst finish with minor imperfections, replaced tuners (perished original retained), replaced bridge (damaged original retained), electrics appear to be in working order, brown leather hard case, condition: good
1964 Gibson ES-345TD Stereo Varitone hollow body electric guitar, made in USA, with PAF bridge pickup, ser. no. 66347, sunburst finish with some minor imperfections for age, mild wear to frets, some blemishes to the back of the neck, deterioration to metal parts, electrics require attention (no output from the neck pickup), later Bigsby vibrato installed which is set up to run through the original stop bar, blonde Selmer hard case, condition: fair *Single owner from new - this guitar was purchased in 1964 for a band called 'Southbeats' from Bognor Regis, West Sussex. The band came fifth in the 'All Britain Beat Contest'. The band played locally for ten years in and around Devon
Five boxed Moorcroft small dishes comprising "Lagoon", signed to base by Philip Gibson, 61/300, "Hardington Moor", dated 2007 and signed Sian Leeper to base, a three candle design for Christmas 2005, a floral design for Moorcroft Collectors Club 2007, and "Royal Gold" (second) (5). CONDITION REPORT: One is second quality, otherwise appears good with no further obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
Four boxed modern Moorcroft pin dishes; "Evening Sky", signed to base by Emma Bossons, "Inglewood" dated 2004 and signed by Philip Gibson, a three ships design for Christmas 2006, signed by the designer and "Hartgring" (second) (4). CONDITION REPORT: One is second quality, otherwise appears good with no further obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.
LNER J15 and Y3 Class kit-built 00 Gauge Locomotives: the J15 probably from Alan Gibson kit, the Y3 believed to be by Prototype models, both well made and finished in plain LNER black as 7934 and 65 respectively, the Sentinel being lightly weathered and fitted with Tenshodo motor bogie, both VG-E, unboxed
PORTRAIT MINIATURE - a Early C19th miniature painted on Ivory of a scholar c.1810 possibly by D Gibson, originally as a brooch (pin missing), the back has latticed hair with the monograms E A in graduated seed pearls framed within a blue glass border. The miniature is cased in a rose gold coloured frame with an engraved border to the front, measures 70mm x 85mm.
AEROPLANE/AIRPLANE BOARD GAMES - a selection of 4 board games to include a sealed Monopoly Century of Flight Aviation Edition, Air Charter by Waddingtons, Air Traffic Control - an airline flight game by Airfix and Aviation The Aerial Tactics Game of Attack and Defence by H.P. Gibson & son ltd. Lot further includes a Great Western Railway Game by Gibsons Games all in original boxes.
CONDUCTORS: Selection of signed postcard photographs and slightly larger, a few 8 x 10s etc., by various conductors including Charles Groves, Carlos Kleiber, Eugene Ormandy, Charles Dutoit, Seiji Ozawa, Bruno Bartoletti, Christoph von Dohnanyi, Lorin Maazel, Alexander Gibson, Witold Lutoslawski, Claudio Abbado, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Daniel Barenboim, Simon Rattle, John Pritchard, Georges Pretre, Walter Weller, Leopold Stokowski etc. Generally VG, 26
FAMOUS MEN & WOMEN: A good selection of signed cards, letterhead (1), A.Ls.S. (2) etc., by a wide variety of famous men and women including Aram Khatchaturian, Artur Rubinstein, Friedrich Hayek, Claude Grahame-White, Compton Mackenzie, Emmuska Orczy, Althea Gibson, H. Rider Haggard, Thor Heyerdahl, Oswald Mosley, James Thurber (in bold pencil, with a simple drawing to the verso), Henry Newbolt (informing his correspondent that leaflets of Haig's letter have been reprinted, 1928), Henry Irving (referring to an article and commenting 'It seemed to me impossible that the letter would be written by a man of your genius - that such an irresponsible opinion could emulate from your pen' and inviting his correspondent to come and see Macbeth, 1889) etc. G to generally VG, 14
ROSEBERY EARL OF: (1847-1929) British Prime Minister 1894-95. L.S., Rosebery, two pages, 8vo, Berkeley Square, 2nd November 1896, to Sir Thomas [Gibson-Carmichael]. Rosebery apologises for the delay in replying to his correspondent's letter, owing to 'great pressure' and continues 'Let me ask you to convey to the Executive Committee of the Scottish Liberal Association my cordial thanks for the resolution which you then transmitted to me'. With blank integral leaf. Letters signed by Rosebery with his full signature are a little scarce. VG Sir Thomas Gibson-Carmichael (1859-1926) 1st Baron Carmichael. Scottish Liberal Politician and Colonial Administrator. Chairman of the Scottish Liberal Association 1892-1903.
RUGBY UNION: Selection of signed 4 x 6 photographs by various British and Irish Lions Rugby Union players including Martin Johnson, Billy Raybould, Allan Lewis, Ian McLauchlan, Mike Weston, Mike Gibson, Dai Watkins, Roger Uttley, Brendan Mullin, James Renwick, Willie Duggan, Derek Quinnell, Terry Davies, Jeff Squire, J. J. Williams, Steve Smith, Hugh McLeod, Peter Wright, John Pullin, Frank Laidlaw, Willie John McBride, Keith Savage, Gavin Hastings, Nick Popplewell, Bill Mulcahy, Luke Fitzgerald, Budge Rogers, Simon Easterby, Tom Kiernan, Trevor Ringland, Alan Old, Mike Coulman, Noel Murphy, Colin McFadyean, John Jeffrey, Courtney Meredith, Rory Underwood, Don Rutherford, Syd Millar, Ryan Grant, Shane Williams, Dan Cole, Matt Stevens, Sean Maitland, Alex Cuthbert, Alun Wyn Jones, Dan Lydiate, Cian Healy, Stuart Hogg, Conor Murray, Mike Phillips, Tommy Bowe, Geoff Parling, Mako Vunipola, Andy Farrell, John Bentley, Mike Blair, Dusty Hare, Phil Blake, Graham Price, Josh Lewsey etc. A few duplicates. Many of the images are colour (a few slightly grainy) and most depict the players in rugby related poses. VG to EX, 123
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