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Lot 305
An 18ct yellow gold, diamond, and ruby cocktail ring, set with a rounded cushion-cut ruby measuring approximately 5 mm diameter, surrounded by six round-cut diamonds, individually mounted in a stylised floral design, and eight round-cut stones, with textured detail to shoulders, makers mark BRL, size N 1/2.13.5 grams
Lot 292
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, G.C.B. (Civil) Knight Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising 18 carat gold sash badge, hallmarked London 1886, 72mm x 43mm including integral ring for suspension; and breast star in silver, gold and enamel, fitted with gold pin for wearing, together with full-length silk sash and two further sashes adapted for evening dress, extremely fine and a rare set (2) £4,000-£6,000 --- Attributed to Sir Edward Baldwin Malet, 4th Baronet, G.C.B., G.C.M.G., P.C., British diplomat (1837-1908).
Lot 503
A rare N.G.S. awarded to Commander George Decœurdoux, R.N., who was Midshipman of the Lion in her gallant action with four Spanish frigates in July 1798, and Acting-Lieutenant at the capture of the Guillaume Tell in March 1800; was Flag-Lieutenant of the Mars at Trafalgar, and present in the same ship at the capture of the French frigate Le Rhin, and subsequently of four others off Rochefort in 1806 Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Lion 15 July 1798, Trafalgar (Geo. Decœurdoux, Lieut. R.N.) good very fine and a unique combination of clasps £18,000-£22,000 --- Provenance: Sotheby, June 1977, and June 1985; London Stamp Exchange, February 1989; John Goddard Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, November 2015. Lion 15 July 1798 [23 issued] - 12 medals known, including 4 officers, with one example in the National Maritime Museum and two examples in the Patiala Collection (Sheesh Mahal Museum, India). Trafalgar [1611 issued] - including 6 officers and 46 men aboard the Mars. George Lacey Decœurdoux was born on 25 November 1779 entered the Navy, 4 November 1789, as Lieutenant’s Servant, on board the Childers 10, Captain Hon. Robert Stopford; and after an additional servitude, latterly as Midshipman, in the Saturn 74, Captain Robert Linzee, Royal Sovereign 100, flag-ship of Sir Thomas Graves, and L’Espion 38, Captain Manley Dixon, accompanied the last-mentioned officer into the Lion 64, in July 1797. Lion captures the Santa Dorotea On 15 July 1798, being off Carthagena, he took part in a brilliant action between the Lion and four Spanish frigates of 42 guns each, one of then, the Santa Dorotea, having lost her fore-topmast. The Spanish ships formed in line of battle but the Lion, having the weather gage, bore down and succeeded in cutting off the Santa Dorotea, left astern by her consorts. This ship, though her topmast was gone, sailed nearly as well as the Lion, and the other three frigates tacked and made three attempts to support her, but each time receiving a broadside from Captain Dixon, at length hauled off and stood away to the north west. The Lion then got alongside the Santa Dorotea and engaged her yard arm to yard arm, shooting away her mizzen mast, and damaging her main mast and rudder, till seeing herself abandoned by her comrades, and having twenty of her crew killed and thirty-two wounded, she struck her colours. The Lion had a midshipman and one man wounded. The Santa Dorotea was added to the British Navy as a thirty-six gun frigate under the same name. When in company with the Penelope and Foudroyant at the blockade of Malta, Decœurdoux further assisted, as Acting-Lieutenant, at the capture, 31 March 1800, of the French 80-gun ship Guillaume Tell, after a tremendous conflict in which the Lion sustained a loss of 8 men killed and 38 wounded. He next served for upwards of 12 months as a Supernumerary of the Ville de Paris 110, flagship in the Channel of the Hon. William Cornwallis, and was confirmed to a Lieutenancy in the San Fiorenzo frigate, on 16 April 1802. He was appointed to the Mars 74, Captain George Duff, on 23 March 1803. Flag-Lieutenant of the Mars at Trafalgar ‘Under the command of Captain George Duff she was distinguished and lost heavily at Trafalgar on 21 October 1805. She was in the Lee column, and followed Bellisle into action. When endeavouring to find an opening at which to pass through the hostile line, she was engaged from astern by the French 74, Pluton. To avoid running into the Spanish Santa Anna, she was obliged to turn her head to wind, and so exposed her stern to the fire of the Spanish Monarca and French Algésiras, which punished her severely, until the coming of our Tonnant took off their attention. Quite unmanageable as she had become, the Mars paid off, but was further wounded by the French Fougeuex, and again by the Pluton, one of whose shots carried off the head of Captain Duff. Her losses amounted to ninety-eight killed and wounded. Her main topmast and spanker boom were shot away, and all her lower masts left in a tottering state. She had several guns disabled, her rudder head injured and all her yards more or less shot. On the surrender of the French Commander-in-Chief and his retinue, they were received on board the Mars. In 1806, under command of Captain Robert Dudley Oliver, she was employed with Commodore Sir Samuel Hood’s squadron off Rochefort, and captured the French 40-gun frigate Rhin on the 22nd July; while on the 25th September in the same year, when cruising with the same squadron off Rochefort, she assisted at the capture of four French frigates’ (Ref: The Trafalgar Roll, by Colonel R. H. Holden). From January 1813 to July 1817, Decœurdoux was very actively employed as a Transport Agent, on various stations, and was particularly active at the embarkation of the allied troops at Calais in July 1814, and again in December 1815. His last appointment was to the Ordinary at Portsmouth, where he served from May 183, until April 1834. Admitted to the out-pension of Greenwich Hospital on 12 July 1839, he was promoted Commander on 15 June 1844. Commander Decœurdoux died at Southsea in March 1850. A small portrait miniature of this officer, together with his gold cameo ring, was sold in the Trafalgar Bicentenary sale, Christie’s, October 2005.
Lot 748
Miscellaneous Shooting Medals. A plain circular disc, 32mm, silver, hallmarked but lacking date letter, obverse engraved with a kneeling Rifleman in the firing position, reverse engraved ‘Presented by Capt. White to the Best Marksman of No. 2 Company Huntingdon for the year 1866’, pierced with three small holes (one plugged) presumably for affixing to a coat; together with a circular metal disk, the obverse engraved ‘No. 2 This Medal presented by the officers to Royal Bird as a reward of Merit for making the 2d. Best Shot September 18th 1820’, reverse engraved ‘D. Brown, Capt.; J. Muzzy, Lieut.; J. Roberts, Ensign.’, pierced with ring suspension; a Shrewsbury Archery 1854 Best Gold lapel badge in the form of a central medallion with three arrows through it, with pin-back suspension; a London Rifle Brigade Silver Medal (“B” Coy. 1932. Rfn. I. L. Jones.) in Goldsmiths and Silversmiths Company, London, fitted case; and a National Rifle Association membership arm badge, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1935), the first two in fair condition; the rest good very fine and better (5) £80-£100 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---
Lot 232
The important Second War C.S.I., inter-War C.I.E. and K.P.M. group of seven awarded to Sir William N. P. Jenkin, K.B.E., Director of Intelligence in Malaya, late Deputy Inspector-General of Police (C.I.D.), Government of India, who was knighted for his impressive service as a trained professional intelligence officer, and was called back from retirement in 1950 to lead what became a watershed period for the reorganisation, restructuring and training of the Malayan Police and its Special Branch The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, C.S.I., Companion’s neck badge, gold and enamel, with central onyx cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto of the order set in rose diamonds, suspended from a five-pointed silver star and silver ring suspension, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue; The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E., Companion’s 3rd type neck badge, gold and enamel, with short section of neck riband for display purposes, in Garrard, London, case of issue; King’s Police Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (William Norman Prentrice [sic] Jenkin. Indian Police Service) on gallantry riband; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. W. N. P. Jenkin. R.A.F.); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, edge knock to K.P.M., otherwise nearly extremely fine (7) £4,000-£5,000 --- 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 14 August 1947: ‘Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Punjab.’ C.S.I. London Gazette 1 January 1946: ‘Indian Police, Deputy Director, Intelligence Bureau, Home Department, Government of India.’ C.I.E. London Gazette 3 June 1931: ‘Indian Police Service, Superintendent of Police, Punjab.’ K.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1925. The original recommendation published in The Gazette of India Extraordinary on 1 January 1925, states: ‘On the 25th October 1923, Mr. A. F. Horton, Superintendent of Police, Hoshiarpur, and Mr. W. N. P. Jenkin, Assistant Superintendent of Police, with a mixed party of additional police sowars, punitive police, and regular police, very skilfully rounded up Dhanna Singh, one of the most dangerous leaders of the Babbar Akali revolutionary gang, at Manbana village, Mahilpur Police Station of the Hoshiarpur District, and succeeded in depriving him of a loaded revolver and placing him in handcuffs before he could inflict any casualties on his captors. The struggle continued, however, and Dhanna Singh managed to explode a Mills’ bomb which was concealed on his person, thereby killing himself and five police officers on the spot and fatally injuring three others, including Mr. Horton. Mr. Jenkin though very seriously wounded, displayed conspicuous gallantry.’ William Norman Prentice Jenkin was born in Ashford, Kent, on 11 August 1899. He spent his teenage years in Dumbarton and attested for the Royal Flying Corps upon reaching the age of 18; sent to South Farnborough on 4 September 1917, he was appointed Flying Officer on 30 January 1918 and qualified as an R.E.8 Pilot on 5 August 1918. Posted to the Central Depot Pool of Pilots, he relinquished his commission on account of ill health in December 1918 and joined the Indian Police Service as Assistant Superintendent, Punjab, on 27 December 1919. Distinguishing himself in the capture of the Sikh revolutionary Dhanna Singh, Jenkin learned of the award of his K.P.M. from a hospital bed. Following numerous operations and year’s leave to Scotland, he returned to the Punjab and was raised Officiating Superintendent in April 1927. Appointed Central Intelligence Officer for the Punjab, Delhi and Sind, in 1935, he became Deputy Director of the Intelligence Bureau in March 1939 and Deputy Inspector General of the Punjab in May 1946. Awarded a Knighthood following a distinguished career in the Indian Police Special Branch, Jenkin took his retirement and returned home. The Malayan Emergency In June 1948 a state of emergency was declared in the British colony of Malaya and members of the Malayan National Liberation Army - the armed wing of the Malayan Communist Party - began attacking rubber plantations, mines and police stations, derailing trains and burning workers’ houses. The British reacted by introducing emergency legislation and imposing curfews and movement restrictions on the local population, but their activities were undermined by the guerillas having the benefit of local knowledge, as well as a general lack of reliable intelligence making its way back to the authorities. In consequence, Jenkin was invited out of retirement on 22 June 1950 to take up appointment as ‘Advisor of the Special Branch/CID’ - the first trained professional intelligence officer to take over the Malayan Special Branch. Raised Director of Intelligence in Malaya, he soon realised the vital importance of strengthening the Special Branch by increasing the intake of Chinese officers, a matter that had been recommended several times in the past, but with little done about it. In December 1950, under his watch, the authorities introduced a National Service Bill which successfully enabled the drafting of males aged 17 to 45, including those of Chinese origin, into the police or army; by 1951, 1223 Chinese men wore the uniform of the Malay police, for the first time comparing favourably with the numbers of men of Indian and Pakistani heritage already serving in the uniformed branch. In November 1951, Jenkin successfully pressed for a large increase in the strength of the Special Branch/CID by the further recruitment of 80 Chinese inspectors and 500 Chinese detectives. He further brought detention camps within the purview of the Special Branch, and stressed the importance of Special Branch Officers being able to interrogate detainees to obtain information of security value. Separating ‘hardened Communists from misguided sympathisers’, he encouraged his men to determine whether any detainees could be ‘turned’ and employed as Special Branch informants. Under Jenkin, the Special Branch of 1950 successfully began to assume responsibility for the surveillance and security control of Malaya’s coastal regions and the Malay-Thai frontier. Utilising his brainchild Directive No. 9., the Malay Special Branch soon began to liaise more with the army and MI5, resulting in numerous successfully co-ordinated counter-insurgency operations against the Min Yuen; between 1950 and 1951, Communist terrorist contacts rose 109.7%, with a further 18.9% increase in casualties and 63.3% increase in surrenders. Having successfully reorganised and strengthened the Special Branch in a little over a year and a half, Jenkin resigned his position and returned home. He died on 28 December 1983. Sold with extensive copied research.
Lot 770
Russia, Empire, Order of St. Stanislas, Military Division, Second Class neck badge, with crossed swords, by Eduard, St. Petersburg, 48mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, maker’s mark on reverse, gold mark and 1908-17 kokoshnik mark on suspension ring, lacking riband, minor green enamel damage to wreath around central medallion, otherwise good very fine £800-£1,200
Lot 186
A late 19th century garnet and seed pearl ring, the three graduated oval cut garnets with two seed pearls in between, set to openwork mount leading to plain polished shank, stamped ‘J.M’ Birmingham 1895, ring size O, total garnet weight estimated 0.80ct, with a 9ct yellow gold garnet set signet ring, the round cut stone with square head leading to textured shoulders, stamped ‘AJLd’ London 1979, ring size Q, gross weight 6.5gms (2)
Lot 268
A selection of jewellery, including a 19th century style gold coloured brooch, the stylised lozenge shaped brooch with red stone set to centre and engraved detail throughout, hinge pin to reverse, 3.5cm long, a peridot set stick pin, 6cm long, a yellow metal signet ring (at fault) yellow metal dress studs and further items, gross weight 17gms (6)
Lot 214
A 9ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central round cut diamond within white metal illusion setting edge within surround of eight round cut sapphires, leading to plain polished yellow gold shank, stamped ‘WG&S’ London 1981, ring size M1/2, with a further sapphire and diamond dress ring, indistinctly stamped, ring size N 1/2 , gross weight 6gms (2)
Lot 187
A selection of jewellery, including yellow metal pendant, the three graduated heart shaped pendants overlapped and engraved ‘My love, will always, be with you’ stamped to reverse 9ct, a 9ct yellow gold tigers eye set signet ring, ring size T ½, a purple and white paste cluster ring, ring size O, and three further rings, gross weight 11gms (6)
Lot 182
A 20th century style paste set bar brooch, the fourteen round cut white stones within silver coloured mount with engraved detail, hinge pin to reverse, 7.5cm long, within a fitted 'Goldsmiths and silversmiths' case, with a yellow metal dress ring, set with paste stone, stamped '14k' ring size R, a pair of gold plated cufflinks, a silver coloured Russian wedding band, a silver coloured fox mask brooch and further items of jewellery (Qty)
Lot 236
A selection of jewellery, including a yellow metal chain, bolt ring stamped '750' a yellow metal opal doublet ring, ring size O, a blue and white paste cluster ring, ring size N, a marcasite set eternity ring, ring size Q, a gold mounted masonic coin, and further items (Qty) Condition report: Chain - 2gms
Lot 262
A Victorian 18ct yellow gold ring, with continuous floral engraved detail, stamped indistinctly, Birmingham 1891, ring size L, 4gms Condition report: Engraving is worn in some areas commensurate with age and wear. Hallmarks are rubbed There are splits present to interior of ring Rim of ring is a little mishappen commensurate with age and wear. General scuffs, marks and scratches throughout. Residue present, would benefit from a clean.
Lot 216
A selection of jewellery, including a 9ct yellow gold signet ring, stamped ‘EWN’ Birmingham 1989, ring size O1/2, with a further 9ct yellow gold signet ring, ring size Q, a gold coloured cross pendant upon associated chain, and a yellow metal cast wristwatch, gross weight 19gms (including movement to watch and gold coloured items) (4) Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding the Trevanion sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.
Lot 169
A 1960's sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the central cushion cut sapphire within white metal claw setting, surround by eighteen mixed cut diamonds, leading to plain polished yellow gold shank, stamped '18ct&plat' ring size O 1/2, total sapphire weight estimated 3.10ct, total diamond weight estimated 1.20ct, 6.9gms Condition report: Sapphire dimensions: 8.5 L x 7.6 W x 5.08mm DColour zoning and inclusions seen to sapphire under x10 loupe. All diamonds are present and matched in colour. All claws are present to the sapphire and diamonds. Under bezel shows minor signs of wear and thinning commensurate with being worn. Claws have possibly been re-tipped. Minor surface scratches, chips and signs of wear seen throughout the ring to the metal, commensurate with age and wear.
Lot 208
A 9ct untested morganite and diamond cluster ring, the fancy cut pink stone within surround of sixteen round cut diamonds, within rose gold mount leading to plain polished shank, ring size P ½, import marks to interior of shank, 2.6gms Condition report: Centre stone measures: 7 L x 6.9 W x 4.6mm D Weight estimated 1.50ctAll stones present. Ring would benefit from a clean. Signs of wear and general scuffs to the metal commensurate of being worn. No major signs of thinning or repair visible with the naked eye.Untested moganite shows nibbling to girdle under x10 loupe. Inclusions are present under x10 loupe. Some diamonds show minor inclusions under x10 loupe.
Lot 137
A selection of jewellery, to include an early 20th century opal and seed pearl ring, the three oval opal cabochons within surround of seed pearls set to yellow metal mount and shank, indistinctly stamped, ring size K, with an early 20th century diamond set ring, the five graduated mixed cut diamonds set in an 18ct yellow gold shank, stamped 'G&C' Chester, ring size K 1/2, and an Edwardian style peridot set bar brooch, with seed pearl set detail, 5.5cm long, gross weight 6.4gms (3)
Lot 225
A Victorian style 9ct yellow gold coral and pearl cluster ring, the central coral cabochon within surround of eight pearls, within openwork mount leading to plain polished shank, stamped ‘SJ London possibly 1977, ring size L ½, with a 9ct yellow gold engraved band ring, stamped ‘MS&S’ ring size N, gross weight 4.8gms (2)
Lot 135
A Cartier Maillon Panthere diamond set ring, the thirty five round cut diamonds set within yellow gold brick link ring, stamped '750' and numbered 'PB6890' ring size O, 12gms, with box and certificate Condition report: The ring has been resized with piece to the reverse. During this process the 'Cartier' marks have been removed.All diamonds present, well matched in colour, bright and lively. General minor scuffs and scratches seen throughout the metal, commensurate with wear. Minor residue seen to the reverse of ring, would benefit from a clean.Width 7.9mm
Lot 230
A 9ct yellow gold diamond and ruby dress ring, the nine stripes of round cut diamonds and rubies set within bombe style head to plain polished shank, ring size O, stamped 'GA' with import marks for Sheffield, 2gms Condition report: Claws appear to have been re-tipped, when viewed with x10 loupe they appear crudely done. Claws are low in some areas. Shank in good condition with no major signs of repair or thinning. All stones present.
Lot 227
A selection of jewellery, including an early 20th century 9ct yellow gold cased ladies wristwatch, the circular dial with Arabic numerals set to a shaped case and associated expanding strap, with a gold coloured Celtic style brooch, indistinctly stamped, 6cm long, and a 9ct yellow gold five stone ring, the graduated white stones within coronet style mount leading to plain polished shank, ring size N ½ (3) Your attention is drawn to our important notice regarding the Trevanion sale of watches found in our Terms & Conditions, please read this prior to bidding.
Lot 388
1900-dated South African Republic Boer gold Kaalpond or Blank Pound with hanging hook. Obverse: 'BROUGHT from MAGHADADORP -by- G.H.M. 1900. Reverse: blank. Issued by the ZAR after the capture of Pretoria, this example issued while President Paul Kruger was passing through Machadodorp. Some passed into circulation because of a coin shortage while others were retained as souvenirs. Composition: 9167 gold. Weight: 8.00g (including ring). Diameter: 22mm.
Lot 358
2000 China gold 10 Yuan 1/10oz Shenyang Mint Panda coin with frosted ring graded MS 70 by NGC. Obverse: Temple of Heaven with date below in frosted ring. Reverse: panda with bamboo, 'Au. 999 1/10oz' around. Comes in NGC holder (#3897566-027). Mintage: 44,525 (total for this year). Face value: 10 Yuan. Finish: bullion. Composition: 999 gold. Weight: 31.11g. Diameter: 17.95mm.
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