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Click here to subscribeA BOXED TRI-ANG HORNBY OO GAUGE EXPRESS GOODS SET, No.RS.606, comprising damage 0-6-0T locomotive No.47606, B.R. black livery (R.52), rolling stock (not correct item for set), including Transcontinental items and track, with a part boxed Tri-ang Transcontinental Passenger Train set, comprising Diesel locomotive A unit No.1404, Transcontinental red livery (R.0550), badly faded to one side, three coaches and track (both boxes damaged)
WW Greeener 12-bore Martini-Henry action shotgun with Greener's GP Gun to one side and WW Greener maker, Birmingham, England to the other side of the lock. 31.25" barrel, overall length 125cm, serial number 21959 PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
James Purdey & Sons 16 bore side by side hammer action shotgun with all over scrolling engraving, Jones patent rotary underlever, dolphin hammers, single trigger, chequered grip, vacant inlaid cartouche to underside of stock and 30" replacement barrels named to the rib Cogswell R. Harrison, 226 Strand, London (serial number 21296) Number two of a pair, overall length 117 cm, serial number 5692. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
A pair of Beretta Silver Pigeon 687/3 20 bore shotguns numbered 1 and 2 with fine scrolled engraving around scenes of game birds, single triggers, vented top ribs and chequered semi-pistol grips. Consecutive serial numbers R309075 and R309085, in original hard case with accessories. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM.
*Rossetti (Christina Georgina, 1830-1894). Autograph note signed, 'Christina G. Rossetti', 30 Torrington Square, WC, Monday night, no date, to Mr Bryant, 'I beg you to do your best with the enclosed sovereign. Please return post card. With sympathy and best wishes but in haste' and with a postscript hoping that he is recovering from his indisposition, heavily creased and slightly toned with evidence of adhesion remains to verso, 1 page, oblong 8vo 'William Bryant of Clerkenwell was the most unscrupulous of all the beggars who importuned Christina. William tells us that “a certain Mr B was for successive years in the habit of writing to Christina … for money,” and that she, “always more than willing to be charitable to the extent of her modest means, and who lived in permanent dread of failing in one or other item of Christian duty, used in reply to send small sums enclosed in letters equally redolent of sympathy and of politeness.” Thereupon Mr B would sell her letters as autographs. A group of nine letters, written by Christina to Bryant between 1886 and 1888, is now in the Yale University Library’, (Lona Mosk Packer (editor), The Rossetti-Macmillan Letters, University of California Press, 1963, p. 153).(1)
Ruskin (John, 1819-1900). The Angel in the House; The Betrothal, [by Coventry Patmore], 1st edition, 1854, signed presentation inscription from John Ruskin to front free endpaper, 'To Lily [Armstrong, later Kevill-Davies], who has taught to her Brothers & Sisters the meaning of this Books name, John Ruskin, Brantwood, 26th Sept. 1872', gilt-gauffered edges, upper inner hinges near broken, contemporary purple velvet over boards with moire silk doublures, spine faded, 8vo The phrase 'Angel in the House' comes from the title of this immensely popular poem by Coventry Patmore, in which he holds his angel-wife up as a model for all women. She was expected to be devoted and submissive to her husband, passive and powerless, meek, charming, graceful, sympathetic, self-sacrificing, pious, and above all, pure. A most poignant presentation item, given to Lily over two years before her marriage to Lieutenant William Kevill-Davies. (1)
ARTHUR TWIDLE (BRITISH, 1865-1935), Britannia Needs No Bulwarks, Oil on canvas, Signed and dated 'Arthur Twidle 1912' (lower right) and inscribed with artist's titles and provenance to 1913 RA exhibition, 21 x 29in. (53.5 x 74cm.) Contained in original frame, Provenance: Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, 1913, item number 323; David Cross Gallery, Clifton c.1975 to Private Collector., Painted just two years before the outbreak of the Great War, the artist seems to be anticipating the struggles ahead with a seated Nelson contemplating tactics, presumably before the Battle of Trafalgar, and whose greatness of character embodies the finest virtues of England's most brilliant heroes throughout history: in the foreground King Arthur representing a strong and united nation; Sir Francis Drake who, against the odds beat the mighty Spanish Armada; and Cromwell whose famed organisational ability and rule of law was closely reflected by Nelson. In short, with so many virtues crowded into one man, Britain was invincible at sea in 1805 and remained so over a century later - a notion that was still very much reflected by - and throughout - the Royal Navy of 1912 which until recently had considered itself beyond the challenge of any two naval powers combined.
"ENEMY SUBMARINES IN QUESTION AND ANSWER", A SECOND WORLD WAR OFFICIAL PAMPHLET (BR 145/40), a rare copy of the Admiralty's official pamphlet published by the Naval Staff, Anti-Submarine Warfare Division, July 1940, illustrated with 8 black & white plates and various silhouettes, original blue paper covers; with Ships of the Royal Navy, publ. by Sampson, Low, Marston, issues for 1938, 1940 & 1941, and an earlier edition for 1926, all small oblong format, generally good condition, the first item especially so, (5)
Art Nouveau painted plaster wall plaque 'autumn' Modelled in the form of a semi-nude lady with swept dress and hair, embossed initals JMC to rim, length 77cm NB: This plaque was originally purchased from an auction at Glamis house CONDITION REPORT: Chipping to edges and body see images. This item was purchased from Glamis Castle around 25 years ago, when they were selling bits and pieces off and has been in a private collection since then.
Great Britain Postal History : KENT, 1796 Deal Ship Letter from Jamaica. An important correspondence that confirms the Maroons of Trelawny Rebellion is over. "The men as they came in, make their submissions on their knees and deliver up their arms to our Governor Lord Balcarras, who we are informed has assured them their lives shall be spared." Sent via HMS Penelope & landed at Deal 15th April 1796. Has a fine 'Deal Ship Lre' arched cachet. Fine item!
Great Britain POstal History : KENT, Deal India Ship Letters. Album page with two entires: 1827 entire sent from Kaire via Bombay on "Columbine" and landed at Deal & forwarded to Leith. Second item: 1831 entire from Kurnal via Calcutta per 'Mount Stuart Elphinstone", landed at Deal & forwarded to Exeter. Letter mentions "Lt. Oldfield in the late Calcutta Lottery got the great prize of 160,000 rupees, about £15,000 all to himself". Both entires have a boxed "INDIA LETTER/DEAL" cachet in black (IN 3).
Postal History : CATAPULT MAIL, 1934 22nd Aug, registered envelope franked with three Danish stamps, forwarded via Koln to Cherbourg & carried on the German liner 'Bremen'. Flown by Catapult to New York. Has special transit flight cachets & a green Catapult flight cachet. Very rare item, only 4 Danish items flown! (K 199DK)
19TH CENTURY - TRAINING SHIP CORNWALL - A CIRCULAR PIECE OF WOOD with applied tin label, inscribed in ink 'Dowell from T.S. Cornwall' and 'Ex. Collection Cutty Sark Trust Greenwich - Reacquisition Fund Item #318 2004, 9cm x 7cm. The Cornwall was involved in a great scandal in 1903 when seven boys contracted typhoid. It was discovered that cheap blankets from army hospitals, unwashed and infected, had been sold to the ship. This did not stop her work and she was re-certified 1st April, 1908 for 275 boys, in 1926 removed to Gravesend and re-certified for 200 boys. In 1927 she was given permission to fly a defaced Blue Ensign with the letter C on it. In 1932 Admiral Commanding Reserves suggested that the ensign should be red, since boys from the ship were not eligible to enlist in the Royal Navy, and found employment ashore, or in the Merchant Navy. It became an Approved School from 1933 for 175 boys, combined ship and shore. The ship sunk when it was bombed in 1940, and raised again in 1948 to be broken up. Her figurehead was taken to Chatham Dockyard and set up at the main gate under her original name of HMS Wellesley.
A SMALL PAIR OF GEORGIAN FLINTLOCK POCKET PISTOLS, signed 'Bass, London' to the brass locks, with threaded steel barrels, L 14 cmBuyer Please Note: This item must be collected by the named purchaser in person, and will only be released upon production of photo ID (passport or driver's licence).
A modern hardwood side table, the plain top above three drawers, raised on square tapering legs CONDITION REPORTS Approx 104cm wide, 55cm deep and 77cm high. Item displays some wear and scruffs, knocks and chips including some unevenness to colour. Some splits to the top and scratches and mark.
A Chinese rock crystal vase and cover decorated with landscape scenes and raised on a scrolling pedestal base CONDITION REPORTS The lid has several chips to the rim as well as several cracks and various internal flaws. The vase itself has internal flaws to include a fracture. There is significant chips to he upper rim. The base has various internal flaws and chips to the rim. The item displays general wear and tear conducive with age and use. Height in total is 20.2cm high.
HUMPHRY DAVY 'View in Perthshire' Watercolour & ink Signed and dated 1796 23 x 29.2cm (See illustration) A panoramic view across water to distant hills (possibly Pitlochry) in an amateurish, though reasonably accomplished hand. The whole enclosed in three concentric pen and ink drawn borders, one heightened in blue. Davy would have been 18 years old in 1796. Note. Other than three very similar watercolours in the Penlee House collection which were almost certainly painted at the same time, we know of no other existing original paintings by Davy, nor can we find evidence of anything similar coming onto the market. As such, this is an extremely rare item.
Geschwaderkommodore Gerhard Barkhorn signature on plain paper with photograph attached, approx size 10cm x 14cm and please note this item in not supplied with a Certificate of Authenticity. Together with a Baron Von Richthofen Historic Aviator Flown Cover signed by Gerhard Barkhorn prior to his death in 1983
WW1 British North Russian Expeditionary Force (Archangel) Cloth Formation Sign Attributed to Private William Sparks MM Devon Regiment, blue cloth square with white felt star to the centre. Insignia shows clear evidence of being removed from a tunic. Accompanying the insignia is a photocopied photograph of Private Sparks in uniform with the insignia clearly present on his arm along with another item of insignia. The action in which he was awarded the Military Medal for bravery is mentioned in the regimental history, a copy of the entry accompanies the insignia.
Historically Interesting and Poignant WW2 Grouping of Gladys Pollaris, being an official printed certificate awarded to Gladys by the British Government for helping Sailors, Soldiers and Airmen escape or evade capture in occupied Europe. Accompanying the document is a 1930’s period small compass on chain which was said to have been given by Gladys to a RAF pilot who she helped escape and who returned the item to her after the war.
Hermann Goring Presentation Piece, being a leather covered accoutrements box with gilt tooled presentation to the lid, item was awarded to workers on completion of Carinhall in July 1937. Case is lined with artificial silk and case edged with nickel plated hinged lid and catch release. Box is fitted with a leather handle. Two removable collars and black tie housed inside.
WW2 Luftwaffe Junghans J30 BZ Aircraft Clock, complete with original outer covering, luminous hands, seconds dial to lower section of clock face. Backing plate has scratched details, movement is stamped J30 BZ. Clock appears to be in working order. Please note this item is being sold as a collectors item only and not a working scientific instrument.
Hier Spricht die NSDAP Enamel Sign / Plaque, being a fine example of the black enamel square sign with white enamel NSDAP style eagle to the centre, red and white writing to the centre of the sign. Some enamel loss and rusting to the edges and corners of the sign and a couple of small areas of damage to the central area. Item displays well. Measures 66cm x 81cm.
WW2 Gallantry Medal and Extensive Document Grouping of Major D C Hopson Royal Armoured Corps Attached No3 Commando and 1st Commando Brigade, Awarded the Military Cross for Gallantry during the Normandy Landings (D-Day) and the Distinguished Service Order for Actions at the Battle of Esseller Forest 1945, consisting of refurbished GVIR DSO in silver gilt and enamel with replaced un-dated top mount bar, Military Cross GVIR with the reverse officially dated 1945 and engraved to the centre “MAJOR D C HOPSON”, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Italy star, France & Germany star and 1939-45 War medal. Medals have been modern swing mounted with a mixture of original and reproduction ribbons, stars also do not appear to match in colouring. Bronze boxing medal engraved to the reverse “3 CDO Inter Coy 1943 D.C.H” and another larger boxing medallion with badge of the Seaforth Highlanders and engraved “Lt D HOPSON RU 1941”. Two cloth formation signs for British Troops in France. The paperwork archive that accompanies the medals consists of various typed reports of operations taking place in 1945 with reconnaissance reports and instructions of the objectives needed to be achieved in the operation, GQ Parachute Company framed certificate dated 1946 awarded to Major D C Hopson DSO MC, four black and white press photographs of North West Europe interest, six HQ 21st Army Group report folders with maps and plans of operations taken place including the Report on River Weser (text & plans), part 1 of Ems-Weser Elbe Canal, Report on East Frisian Waterways, Report on River Ems (text & plans). Some other larger maps, manual and three photographs taken after the liberation of Belsen concentration camp. ** Major Hopson served with Royal Armoured Corps attached to No3 Commando in Italy and was wounded several times and mentioned in despatches for gallantry during the campaign. The unit was brought back to the UK to prepare for Operation Overlord (D-Day). No3 Commando landed as part of the 1st Special Service Brigade on the morning of 6th June 1944 at Sword Beach, with the objective of linking up with the 6th Airborne division. His recommendation for The Military Cross is as follows “Since the time of landing in Normandy on 6th June 1944 this officer had shown the same determination and gallantry and coolness when under fire which he had already shown in Agonone, Sicily and in Termoli, Italy, on 14th July 1943 and 5th October 1943. On the 6th June 1944 when the 2nd i/c was wounded bringing the unit forward, Major Hopson took charge and led the troops across the bridges Benouville with great speed and skill, and with slight casualties. Subsequently, although wounded in the head when the self-propelled gun in which he was operating struck a mine, he insited on proceeding out with another self-propelled gun and completing his task. On the occasion of the attack at Breville he performed invaluable service by leading tanks up to the forward positions which the commanders had not had time to recce. Several times during heavy shelling of the units FDL’s he again showed great courage and coolness in directing the bringing to shelter of the wounded although he himself was again slightly wounded. His service with this unit has always been an example of courage, coolness and efficiency and an inspiration to his fellow officers and men.” Originally recommended for the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) this was downgraded to a Military Cross, appearing in the London Gazette 1st March 1945. ** Continuing to serve with the unit throughout the campaign in North West Europe, he was again involved in heavy fighting during the crossing of the Rhine during Operation Plunder. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry during this time, the recommendation for the award is as follows, “Since Jan 45 Major Hopson has been Brigade Major of the First Cdo Bde, and has taken an active part in all operations since that time. He crossed in the first wave both in the Battle of the Rhine and the Weser crossing. In the Battle of Esseller Forest he particularly distinguished himself. The Brigade encountered a strong Kriegsmarine Fusilier force of three battalions, two companies of SS troops and a detatchment of SP guns. The Brigade consolidation area was in the form of a tight bridgehead over the river Aller, which was of the greatest importance to 11 Armd Division. At about 1130 hrs on 11 Apr 45 the Brigade was heavily counter attacked from three sides. Bde HQ was under mortar and small arms fire and several officers and men were killed by sniping. Physical contact with units was impossible. Major Hopson was in a slit trench with a No.22 wireless set and was very much exposed from one flank to enemy fire. Nevertheless during the whole battle when vital messages were being sent, Major Hopson continually exposed himself to fire in order to ensure that there should be no fault or delay in the passing of the orders. The whole battle was a great success and the bridgehead consolidated, allowing 11 Armd Div to pass complete over the River Aller. Major Hopson complete disregard for his own safety, and his wholehearted devotion to duty materially contributed to the success of the operation. Both before and since that date Major Hopson has distinguished himself on every occasion the brigade has been in action, and has been an inspiration and an example to all members of the First Commando Brigade”. The award appeared in the London Gazette on 11th October 1945. ** We are of the opinion due to the construction of the medal bar, that the medals in this grouping have been made up by a collector / dealer to resemble the group of Major D C Hopson and is being sold as viewed. We would ask any potential bidders to view the item in person to make sure that they are happy with what they are buying. This Lot is not subject to return.
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