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Click here to subscribeAFTER I HARRIS "The War in France with the fortifications and harbours of Toulon, Marseille, Brest, St. Malo, Port Louis etc" sold by Christopher Browne at The Globe near West End of St. Paul's London, hand coloured 65.5 cm x 104 cm together with two further French maps "Carte des Gouvernements de Dauphine et de provence" 53 cm x 39 cm and "Le Gouvernement General de Languedoc divise en trois lieutenances generales" 53.5 cm & 64 cm
MIXED SPORT, selection, inc. tennis, 2001 Wimbledon (9), Media Guide, programme for Mens Final (Sunday rained out issue) & Orders of Play (Days 1-6 & extra Monday); signed colour press photos (2), Malcolm Cooper (celebrating with wife after winning shooting gold medal at 188 Seoul Olympiad), four by Ellen Macarthur (action shots from 2000/1 Vendee Globe race), EX, 14
A rare four-clasp N.G.S. medal awarded to Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Richardson, K.C.B., Royal Navy, who as a Lieutenant distinguished himself during the battle of Camperdown on 11 October 1797, when he volunteered to ‘go in an open boat’ and capture the Dutch Fleet’s Commander-in-Chief, Admiral De Wet, before he could effect his escape from his stricken ship - Richardson presented De Wet to Admiral A. Duncan and in recognition of this was appointed as his Signal Lieutenant; he successfully commanded a division of seaman attached to the Army under Sir Ralph Abercromby in the Expedition to Holland in 1799, and was similarly employed with Abercromby in Egypt, before carrying out the same role to great effect at the investment of Flushing under his old friend and patron Sir Richard J. Strachan. Richardson had developed into somewhat of a specialist in this field and in 1815 was nominated for the C.B., having ‘For more than 26 Years, passed in active service at Sea and in co-operation with troops on Shore in every quarter of the globe’, indeed apart from his gallant and meritorious naval services, Richardson was about 140 years ahead of his time in pioneering ‘Combined Operations’. Naval General Service 1793-1840, four clasps, 1 June 1794, Camperdown, Egypt, Basque Roads 1809 (C. Richardson, Lieutenant R.N.) good very fine £14,000-£18,000 --- Confirmed on the rolls as Master’s Mate in H.M.S. Royal George 100 guns (flag ship for Sir A. Hood) at the fleet action that became known as ‘The Glorious First of June’; as Senior Lieutenant in H.M.S. Circe at the defeat of the Dutch fleet by the British Naval squadrons under Admiral Duncan, including the capture of nine ships-of-the-line and two frigates off the Dutch coast, 11 October 1797; as Lieutenant in H.M.S. Kent in co-operation with the Army on and off the coast of Egypt in 1801 and as Captain in H.M.S. Caesar during Lord Cochrane’s successful destruction of a number of French ships, including four ships-of-the-line, in the Basque Roads, off St. Nazaire, 11-12 April 1809. Approximately 88 four clasp awards issued. It is known from a surviving portrait that Richardson originally received, and wore, a medal with two clasps, those being the gold medal actions of 1 June 1794 and Camperdown authorised in the list published in the London Gazette of June 1847. His medal was issued in the rank of Lieutenant, reflecting the rank he held at Camperdown, and it is clear that he must have received one from the first few batches of medals issued, before the London Gazette announcement in June 1848 which authorised further clasps, including Basque Roads, to which he was entitled as Captain of the Caesar. His clasp for Basque Roads is recorded as being an ‘Additional Claim’ in the Admiralty claims list, but no rank is given, and no doubt further confusion occurred with the London Gazette announcement in February 1850 authorising the issue of the clasp for Egypt, to which he was also entitled in the rank of Lieutenant. Perhaps it was an oversight that, strictly speaking, Richardson should have been given a new medal in the rank of Captain, which rank he held at Basque Roads. He is shown in the Navy List for 1850 as being in receipt of a medal with two clasps but he would be required to submit his medal to receive the additional two clasps to which he was entitled. His death occurred later in the same year, effectively bringing the matter to a close. Charles Richardson was born in 1769 and joined the Royal Navy as Captain’s Servant in H.M.S. Vestal (Captain R. J. Strachan), in November 1787; after accompanying an embassy to China he removed with Strachan to H.M.S. Phoenix 36 guns and ‘was present, 19 November 1791, while cruising off the Malabar coast in company with the Perseverance frigate, in an obstinate engagement (produced by a resistance on the part of the French Captain to a search being imposed by the British upon two merchant vessels under his orders) with La Résolue of 46 guns, whose colours were not struck until she had herself sustained a loss of 25 men killed and 40 wounded, and had occasioned one to the Phoenix of 6 killed and 11 wounded. While on the East India station Mr. Richardson was for several months employed in the boats in co-operating up different rivers, with the army under Sir Robert Abercromby in its operations against Tippoo Saib’. Having attained the ranks of Midshipman and Master’s Mate and having fought with H.M.S. Royal George in Lord Howe’s actions of 29th May and 1st June 1794, Richardson was appointed Lieutenant in H.M.S. Circe (Captain P. Halkett), in August. 1794 - ‘of that frigate he was First-Lieutenant during the great mutiny at the Nore; where his exertions in preventing the crew from acquiring the ascendancy gained him, in common with his Captain and the other officers of the ship, the thanks of the Admiralty. The Circe forming one of Lord Duncan’s repeaters in the action off Camperdown, 11 October 1797, Lieutenant Richardson on that occasion achieved an important exploit. Fearing lest the Dutch Admiral, De Winter, after his own ship had been dismasted and silenced, should effect his escape on board some other, he volunteered to go in an open boat and take him out. Succeeding in his object he had the honour of presenting him in person to the British Commander-in-Chief [Admiral A. Duncan] who, in consequence, received him on promotion in January 1798 on board his flag ship the Venerable 74, and made him, 6 March following his Signal Lieutenant in the Kent 74 (Captain W. M. Hope)’. In the following year Richardson was sent with the expedition to Holland, where he commanded a division of seaman, attached to the army under Sir Ralph Abercromby, from the period of the debarkation near the Helder until the surrender of the Dutch squadron under Admiral Storey. With the conclusion of the expedition Richardson was ordered home in charge of a Dutch 68 gun ship; after assisting Abercromby again, this time in Egypt, he removed to H.M.S. Penelope (Captain the Hon. H. Blackwood). Following this he was nominated Acting-Commander of H.M.S. Alligator 28, armée-en-flûte, in July 1802. Whilst aboard that ship Captain Richardson directed the movements of the flotilla employed at the reduction of Demerara, Essequibo, and Berbice in 1803, and was highly spoken of in the public despatches for his exertions at the taking of Surinam in the spring of 1804. [London Gazette 1804, pp. 755, 761]. On the 6th of July in that year he was, in consequence, invested by Sir Samuel Hood with the command of the Centaur 74, the ship bearing his broad pennant, an act which the Admiralty confirmed on the 27th of Sept. Richardson returned to England in March 1805. Appointed to H.M.S. Caesar (bearing the flag of his old friend and patron Sir Richard J. Strachan) in January 1806, he was employed in the latter off Rochefort and subsequently in the Mediterranean. On 23 February 1809, the Caesar, then bearing the flag of Rear-Admiral Stopford, but still commanded by Captain Richardson, assisted, along with the Defiance and the Donegal, at the destruction of three French frigates in the Sable d'Olonne. On that occasion his ship sustained considerable damage in her bowsprit and rigging, by the fire from several batteries under which the enemy had sought refuge. He next served with Strachan in the expedition to the Scheldt, during which the town of Camvere offered it's surrender to Richardson, he being the senior naval officer being present on shore, terms having been agreed with him and Lieutenant-General Fraser. During the investment of Flushing he landed at the head of a brigade of seaman, and commanded a battery of six 24-pounders with much effect. His...
A SEVRES PORCELAIN SOLIFLEUR VASE OF GLOBE AND SHAFT FORM, multi-colour glazes with a blue crystalline area to the neck, inscribed and printed marks to base dated 1924, height approximately 20.5cm (Condition Report:- no obvious chips or cracks, there is a metal ring to the base, possibly obscuring some damage)
A Victorian oak and mahogany cross banded 30 hour longcase clock, by F Pinney of Stamford Lincolnshire, circa 1880, broken pediment centred by a brass globe finials, flanked by scrolling swan neck brass mounted pediment, 11inch painted dial with Roman numerals, flanked by turned columns, arched shape moulded panel door enclosing weight and pendulum, moulded apron on plinth base. 209cm H x 44cm W x 25cm DProvenance:The content of Ashby School, previously named as Ashby Grammar School.
A set of early 20th century Globe-Wernicke mahogany bookcases; four-stack and with the usual lift-up-and-over glass-fronted doors, full-width plinth base drawer below (86.5cm wide x 31cm deep x 147cm high)These have come privately from a deceased estate clearance and are entered with no reserve; overall in good honest original condition, with no major problems noted, the glass all appears good, some minor scuffs and knocks etc. to the lower edges commensurate with age; some of the metal bands appear a little 'blotchy' where the copper is showing through, otherwise all appears in good general order
A set of early 20th century Globe-Wernicke mahogany bookcases; four-stack and with the usual lift-up-and-over glass-fronted doors, full-width plinth base drawer below (86.5cm wide x 31cm deep x 147cm high)These have come privately from a deceased estate clearance and are entered with no reserve; overall in good honest original condition, with no major problems noted, the glass all appears good, some minor scuffs and knocks etc. to the lower edges commensurate with age; some of the metal bands appear a little 'blotchy' where the copper is showing through, otherwise all appears in good general order
Ancient Roman, 6 x AE Sestertii comprising: Severus Alexander, obv. IMP ALEXANDER PIVS AVG around laureate bust, rev. MARS VLTOR , Mars advancing right holding spear & shield, 19.1g,AVF, Severus Alexander, obv. IMP SEV ALEXANDER AVG around laureate bust, rev. P M TR P VIII COS II P P Alexander in triumphal quadriga, S C below, 22.6g Fine to GFine, Marcus Aurelius rev. CONCORD AVGVSTOR TR P XV COS III, Marcus Aurelius & Lucius Verus standing facing each other & clasping hands, 22.12g, GFine/VG, TRAJAN rev.TR POT COS III P P S C around Pax enthroned holding sceptre, 26.14g well struck AVF, Faustina Junior, obv. FAUSTINA AVGVSTA around draped bust, rev. IVNO S C around Juno standing facing holding patera & sceptre, 21.63g, GFine or+ & DIVA FAUSTINA SENIOR, obv. DIVA FAVSTINA around bust, rev. AETERNITAS, Providentia(?) standing left, holding globe & grasping star-studded veil, some light surface corrosion o/wise VG/Fine, , together with 8 x Roman Provincial coins, all with Greek legends, & comprising Claudius 2 x billon tetradrachms Alexandria, obv. laureate head of Claudius, rev. Messalina, as Demeter, standing left & holding two small figures (her children Octavia & Britannicus), one coin 12.98g well struck AVF, other 12.5g VG & six x bronze (or possibly billon) coins diameters 18mm to 20mm, Diocletian & possibly Maximianus Fine to VF
Miscellaneous Lot comprising: silver proof £1 1988 with certificate of authenticity, in case of issue FDC, silver proof piedfort 5p 1990 with certificate of authenticity, in case of issue FDC, a UK Brilliant Uncirculated set 1993, 8 coins: £1, 2 x 50p (Britannia rev & Presidency of Council of Ministers rev), 20p, 10p, 5p, 2p & 1p, sealed in Royal Mint presentation pack, 19 x UK cupro-nickel crowns: 1951 no cert, In box of issue, 1953, 1965(x5), 1977(x11) & 1981, together with a quantity of UK cupro-nickel, bronze & brass threepences, approximate weight 3kg & an American crown-size silver bullion medal 1982 manufactured by the Engelhard Corporation, obv. a prospector panning for gold 'THE AMERICAN PROSPECTOR' below, rev. 'ENGELHARD' above large 'E' on globe,' ONE TROY OUNCE .999 SILVER' below, UNC & a low grade Scottish copper turner (twopence) of Charles I, circa 1649, obv. crowned CR, rev. thistle, Poor to Fair
Miscellaneous Lot comprising: UK, 2 x proof sets 1970 & 1971, in cases of issue, some light toning on bronze o/wise FDC as issued, Falkland Islands 2 x proof sets 1974, each 5 coins - halfpenny to 10d, some light toning on bronze in one set o/wise FDC as issued, together with crown 1951, with cert, in case of issue BU, a Churchill crown 1965, in a plastic case UNC, a proof bronze medal commemorating the Queen's Silver Jubilee 1977, obv. profile of Queen facing left, heraldic motifs of the Royal Standard & 'SILVER JUBILEE 1977,' rev. official Silver Jubilee emblem, struck at the Birmingham Mint, in plastic case of issue, a few faint scratches o/wise as issued & a gold-plated sterling silver proof medal commemorating 'Man's First Atlantic Crossing by Balloon 16 Aug 1978' obv. depicts the balloon in frosted relief, rev. 'THE FIRST CROSSING OF THE ATLANTIC BY MANNED BALLOON, BEN ABRUZZO ,MAX ANDERSON, LARRY NEWMAN' below a globe showing the Atlantic between the UK & USA, date '17th August 1978' below; struck by the Birmingham Mint, limited edition of 5,000, edge hallmarked, diameter 45mm, wt 45.13g, in case of issue; minor handling marks o/wise lustrous FDC
Commander William King DSO, DSC, RN. The Sticks and the Stars. A WW2 First Edition Hardback book, showing signs of age. Dedicated with a personal inscription. Signed by Commander William King on October 25th 1974. 192 pages. British naval officer, yachtsman and author. He was the oldest participant in the first solo non-stop, around-the-world yacht race, the Sunday Times Golden Globe Race, and the only person to command a British submarine on both the first and last days of World War II. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
[TRAVEL etc.] Souvenir de G nes, bound booklet with 20 photogravure images of Genoa;advertising board, an eagle sending hats around the globe; Souvenir of Malta: 32 photographic views, folding into board covers, c.1930; Tourist Planta de Lisboa: Guidebook to Lisbon (1924) with two fold-out maps; Stanford's folding map of Massif de Gavarnie (1932) (5)
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