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Lot 1432
An extremely rare Second World War ‘Triple D.F.C.’ group of six awarded to Squadron Leader R. Van den Bok, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who, having survived a very close encounter with the Scharnhorst during the famous ‘Channel Dash’ in February 1942, and been awarded his first D.F.C., added an immediate Bar for making a successful evasion attempt after being shot down and wounded over Belgium - a Second Bar followed for radio counter-measure operations in Flying Fortresses in 1944-45 distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., with Second and Third Award Bars, the reverse of the Cross officially dated ‘1942’ and the Bars ‘1942’ and ‘1945’; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals; U.S.A., Silver Star, the reverse inscribed, ‘F./O. R. Van den Bok, D.F.C.’, mounted as worn, together with the recipient’s Caterpillar Club Membership Badge, gold, with ‘ruby’ eyes, the reverse officially inscribed, ‘F./O. R. Van den Bock, D.F.C.’, lacquered, generally good very fine (6) £2500-3000 ex John Hayward collection and thence Hayward’s Gazette (No. 3, October 1974, Item No. 423); just 46 British and Commonwealth aircrew were awarded the D.F.C. with 2 Bars in the 1939-45 War. d.F.C. London Gazette 4 August 1942. The original recommendation states: ‘Flying Officer Van den Bok has taken part in 29 sorties, a large number of them being carried out against heavily defended targets, and pressed home with determination and resolve. He has participated in repeated attacks on Mannheim, Duisberg, Huls, Bremen, Kile and Hamburg, returning from seven different sorties in aircraft severely damaged by enemy A.A. fire. As a Wireless Operator he has been responsible on many occasions for his aircraft’s safe return in bad weather. he was the Wireless Operator / Air Gunner on a Hampden which made a low-level attack on the Scharnhorst during the battleship’s flight from Brest. The whole aircraft was severely damaged by Scharnhort’s A.A. defences: included in this damage was the radio installation: this Flying Officer Van den Bok repaired and re-established communication with his base. While carrying out the repair he observed an enemy fighter stalking his aircraft which by this time was in no condition to face an engagement. By following Flying Officer Van den Bok’s evasive directions, his captain was able to shake off the fighter. while this officer was detached from the Squadron on a course he obtained 48 hours leave in order that he might take part in the Squadron’s effort against Rostock. Last autumn he took part in the Squadron’s daylight attacks on enemy targets in occupied France. as Squadron Signals Officer, Flying Officer Van den Bock is in a large measure responsible for the high standard of W./T. operating obtained in this squadron. Throughout his cool steadfast courage has been an example that the Wireless Operators have been eager to emulate.’ Bar to D.F.C. London Gazette 24 November 1942. The original recommendation states: ‘Since the beginning of his tour on operations, commencing 22 August 1941, Flying Officer Van den Bok has taken part in 25 sorties over enemy territory against very heavy enemy defences. Targets he has attacked are Duisberg, Essen, Bremen, Mannheim, Dusseldorf, Huls, Cologne, Rostock and Flensberg. on his last trip to Saarbrucken on 28 August 1942, on returning from the target, his aircraft was attacked by enemy aircraft and shot down over Belgium. He sustained a wound in his leg by the entry of a piece of flak and despite physical suffering due to his wounded leg, he was able to travel some 3,000 miles through enemy territory to escape capture and arrived in Gibraltar in less than three weeks. under a calm and quiet manner he has a fine offensive spirit in action which inspires confidence in his fellow aircrew.’ Second Bar to D.F.C. London Gazette 26 October 1945. The orginal recommendation states: ‘This officer has operated with No. 214 Squadron 16 times on his second tour, in which number is included the last Bomber Command attack in the Berlin area and the last operation by that Command in Europe. his attention to detail and planning, and his outstandingly good captaincy, have been responsible for the seemingly effortless manner in which he has operated against many targets well known for the strength of their defences. his enthusiasm for operations was in no way diminished by his experiences in evading capture after being shot down by flak over occupied Belgium after 29 sorties on his first tour. He has always been anxious to fly on every possible occasion when his duties as Flight Commander would permit. despite his personal keenness for operational flying, he has, however, devoted a large amount of time to the instruction of new captains and crews, and has always been tireless in his efforts to improve the operational and training efficiency of his flight and the Squadron as a whole.’ Ralph Van den Bok qualified as a Wireless Operator / Air Gunner in April 1941, and is believed to have flown an operational sortie to Kiel with No. 83 Squadron, a Hampden unit operating out of Scampton, Lincolnshire, that July. Be that as it may, his operational career commenced proper with his appointment to No. 408 (Goose) Squadron, R.C.A.F., another Hampden unit, operating out of Balderton, Nottinghamshire, in August 1941. between then and being recommended for his D.F.C. in May 1942, he completed 22 sorties and 126 operational flying hours, and gained appointment as Squadron Signals and Gunnery Leader, his targets, as stated, including the Scharnhorst. Not mentioned in the recommendation, however, is the fact his captain, a New Zealander, D. S. N. ‘Tinny’ Constance, attacked the enemy battleship from about 800 feet, or indeed the fact that one projectile came through the fuselage - right between Van den Bok’s legs - and out through the roof: the date in question was the 12 February 1942, the day of the famous ‘Channel Dash’, when another gallant aviator, Eugene Esmonde, won a posthumous V.C. nearing the end of his operational tour with a strike on Saarbrucken on the night of 28-29 August 1942, Van den Beck added an immediate Bar to his D.F.C., when, on returning from the target, his Hampden (AE197 EQ) was shot down by an enemy night fighter - piloted by top-scoring ace Hauptman Wilhelm Herget - and crashed at Boussu-lez-Walcourt, some 25 kilometres S.S.W. of Charleroi. His pilot, Wing Commander J. D. Twigg, and Flight Lieutenant I. Maitland, D.F.C., were killed, but Van den Bok, who was wounded in the leg by a piece of shrapnel, and Flight Lieutenant G. C. Fisher, both evaded - a remarkable journey of 3,000 miles through enemy occupied territory, the whole accomplished in just three weeks. He was duly elected to membership of the Caterpillar Club. grounded and ‘rested’, Van den Bok trained as a pilot, was awarded his ‘Wings’ in November 1943, and returned to the operational scene as an Acting Squadron Leader and Flight Commander in No. 214 (Federated Malay States) Squadron, an American Flying Fortress unit operating out of Oulton, Norfolk, in November 1944. Charged with carrying out radio counter-measure operations, No. 214 flew ‘Window’ and jamming sorties right through to the War’s end, Van den Bok completing a further 17 sorties, thereby bringing his tally of trips to 46, with a total of 282 operational flying hours. He was duly recommended for a Second Bar to his D.F.C. in June 1945. £2500-£3000
Lot 22
WWII Division Signs, ‘R’ Force (embroidered ‘R’ on black shield) (worn); 34th Armoured Div (printed, some fading); R.E Airfield Construction Groups (embroidered, some wear) ‘AUSTRALIA’ embroidered shoulder title white on khaki together with Div sign khaki/light blue triangles on pale grey backing, Polish Forces embroidered grey eagle on pale khaki hessian oval; unknown large black shield maroon border with embroidered cross in yellow ad black swords on top arm of cross, all on khaki backing. Cloth shoulder titles, printed, ROYAL NAVY, MONMOUTHSHIRE, HEREFORDSHIRE (all from uniform, some fading) embroidered ‘SHARPSHOOTERS’ (yellow/green, worn) ‘IRISH GUARDS’ (white/green), ‘CAMERONIANS’ (black/green) ‘CIVILIAN/MIL.GOV/OFFICER’ (gold on green), all removed from uniform; together with a K/C General's cap badge and one relevant collar tab, a Royal Naval officer's K/C cap badge-some wear to the latter item and the gold wire oxidised on both. Some wear over all. (18)
Lot 352
A Belgian six-shot pinfire knife pistol, 6cm sighted octagonal barrel stamped EPROUVE, two-piece horn grips forming a pistol butt, 9.5cm blade stamped BREVETE SGDG and with the initials SB within a cartouche, folding trigger, and contained in an associated velvet lined box, together with a pair of epaulettes, a piece of chain and a clasp. ‘Gate’ lacking from pistol and knife tip rounded-see Firearms Curiosa by Lewis Winant item 145.
Lot 42
A SET OF EIGHT DECORATIVE JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTS, each depicting flowering foliage, 7" x 5 1/2", framed in four; two Bartolozzi portrait engravings (late strikes) an engraved view of the North East prospect of the Parish Church of St Alphage near Sion College, a coloured engraving 'The Happy Shepherds', after N Berchem; and a colour etching 'Rockets' by Agathe Sorel, dated 1960, the last item unframed (13).
Lot 1420
Betjeman (Sir John) SUMMONED BY BELLS, 1960; A FEW LATE CHRYSANTHEMUMS, 1954, FIRST EDITIONS, original boards, dust-jacket; COLLECTED POEMS, binding by Bayntun, 1960; Gammond (Peter) A BIBLIOGRAPHICAL COMPANION TO BETJEMAN, one of 250, publisher's cloth, 1997; and a quantity of others, by or about Betjeman, v.s. (qty). ***First mentioned item bears a possible cryptic inscription on half-title, reading 'Vernon Nye is [Summoned by Bells] by Evan ab etje his old chum Cymri am ?bejdd 1961.'
Lot 215
A Spode crested plate, the border moulded with three sprays of flowers in gilt dentil rim, 24.5cm diam, printed Felspar Porcelain mark, c1825; a Copeland crested oval vegetable dish and cover with cobalt and gilt border; a pair of English porcelain crested dessert plates; an armorial plate; a Royal Crown Derby dessert plate decorated with flowers (7) ++The first item in good condition with slight wear to the gilding on the rim. The vegetable dish with slight wear to the gilding on the handles, the single armorial plate with worn decoration, the other items in the lot in fine condition
Lot 273
A Rockingham glazed porcelain floral encrusted pot pourri basket and cover and a Baguley Rockingham brown glazed coffee cup and saucer, with gilt rims, basket 8.5cm h, printed garter mark (saucer) or unmarked, c1830-1842 and 1865 ++Very slight chipping of the flowers on the first item, the gilding on the rim of the cup very slightly rubbed
Lot 351
An Old Sheffield Plate gadrooned dish-stand, with oval top, on four legs with paw feet and flambeau finial, 26cm h, c1820; two Old Sheffield Plate tea urns and covers, with ivory mounted tap, square base and ball feet; a kettle lamp stand (4) ++The first item in excellent condition, the others also in good average or better condition, the larger of the two urns re-soldered at the stem
Lot 526
Three English and Continental Art Nouveau silver and translucent enamel brooches and a similar pendant, the English examples both Birmingham, by James Fenton, 1908 and maker S & E, 1910 ++The pendant originally with a pearl or some other item en tremblant now lacking but the lot in otherwise good condition
Lot 19
An eighteenth century Jacobite secret service ring the oval cabochon emerald in a simple collet mount with open work to shoulders and simple shank, the reverse of the closed back setting engraved CR / III / 1766 Provenance: Property of a Gentleman, bought from a private Museum in the Montrose area where believed to have been sourced locally. Notes: The significance of this unassuming item of eighteenth century jewellery is far greater than is appears. Once defeated by the English troops in 1746 after the battle of Culloden, Prince Charles Edward Stuart (Bonnie Prince Charlie) fled to the safe haven of France to reunite with his father where he and a large proportion of the Scottish population still considered him the rightful heir to the Scottish throne. Even after this final defeat at Culloden, Charles and his father James for many years still held hopes to overthrow the English rule of Scotland and planned for another attack on the throne to claim back their rightful place in Scotland. These plans were not helped by the outlawing of Scottish traditions by the victorious English monarch and the fact that the reprisals for supporting the Jacobite cause included death. The population which backed Prince Charles had to find other ways to show their support in secret and this is where the wealth of poetry and songwriting blooms, the common factor in all writings is the fact that neither James nor Charles' names were ever uttered but the significance was not lost to the supporters. This theme carried on to the applied arts in crafts such as silver, carvings, glass and jewellery. This ring was used as a 'signature' when travelling with correspondence from Charles. No document could carry a signature or seal as if the bearer was found in possession of such marked papers by government troops he would almost certainly have been sentenced to death. Therefore this ring would accompany the messenger to show they had originated from Charles and were considered an official document. This Jacobite secret service provided an invaluable service to Charles who had to keep all his loyal supporters abreast of his plans and movements. The cipher of CR III 1766 is also important as this is the year that Charles's father James dies in France and Charles now considers himself the rightful King of Scotland and gives himself the title King Charles III, rather than Prince of Wales which even in exile he still used.
Lot 51
Tain - a rare Scottish provincial quaich by Hugh Ross II of Tain, circa 1740, marked HR (conjoined) to the rim, the circular bowl engraved with eight simple staves and girdle to exterior, the twin shaped lugs with down swept ends, with hatched border and engraved initial *GW and *SD, on simple collet foot rim diameter of bowl 8.5cm, width across lugs 14.3cm, 3.3oz Notes: This extremely rare survival of Tain silver is a newly recorded item of Scottish provincial silver. While items of holloware by this maker are known they are amongst the most sought after in Scottish silver. The main holdings of Tain holloware are in institutional collections and only a small proportion is available to the market. One other quaich has been recorded which is presently in a private Scottish collection. Although the lugs to the other known example are of a less conventional form there are some distinct similarities to both pieces. Both the weight and the diameter of the bowl are very similar and the period seems to match very closely. The maker's mark employed on this piece has also been used on various other items of Tain silver; both hollow and flatware, both struck as makers mark only and in conjunction with other known Tain marks such as the St Duthac punch and 'TAIN' town punch. It should be noted that this mark also appears to have been the same punch as that struck to the thistle cup sold in these rooms 'A private collection of fine Scottish and Provincial silver' 19th February 2004, lot 265, (£22,000) which is now in the collection at Tain Museum. The way this mark has been struck to the outer rim of the piece does at first appear slightly unusual but when considered that this style of marking became the fashion with the Edinburgh silversmiths at this and earlier times it does seem to make sense. Rim marking such as this is a common sight on quaichs by James Tait and Colin Mackenzie etc of Edinburgh (see lot 366 for an example by C Mackenzie). It seems very likely that Hugh Ross is imitating this fashion
Lot 82
Elgin - a rare Scottish provincial salver by Robert MacGregor of Elgin circa 1820, marked thistle, R.Mc.G, tree and baubles, baubles?, of shaped circular outline with raised moulded border, the well flat chased with scroll formed panels with foliate and flower head design, all raised on four double scroll and hoof feet, with original scratch weight to base 21.2cm diameter, 10.5oz Notes: Quality items by this maker are rare and so far this is the only recorded item of hollowware. His known work to date generally being smaller items of flatware. Confusion has surrounded this maker but the use of the tree and baubles mark does seem to suggest a working period in Elgin. Reference: For full details of this maker see 'Moray Provincial silversmiths and their marks' GP Moss
Lot 88
Fochabers - a rare Scottish provincial sugar shovel by John McIver of Fochabers circa 1835, marked JMcI, FOCHRS, with short fiddle section and long stem to rounded square bowl 15.3cm 13g Notes: This rare spoon has what must be considered one of the rarest town marks in Scottish provincial silver (probably with only exception to Ellon and Stonehaven) This mark is rarely encountered on any item of silver and so far has only been noted on a small handful of Fiddle pattern flatware. Another sugar shovel of the same pattern is noted within a private North East museum collection. Clear examples of this punch are very rare. The most commonly found examples attributed to Fochabers probably originate from Aberdeen, these marks being from McIver's time working there. These are easily identifiable with the makers punch having stops between each letter and usually seen with either thistle or gothic A punches. Only items with the crude FOCHRS hand punch should be considered to originate from his time in Fochabers. Reference: For full details on this maker see 'Provincial Silversmiths of Moray and Their Marks' GP Moss
Lot 156
Dundee - a Scottish provincial mounted glove box by John Austen of Dundee, circa 1830, marked JA, pot of lilies, JA, the rectangular oak casket of simple rectangular form with applied rectangular plaque to the lid with script engraved signature 'John Austen Dundee', the interior of the box lined with red velvet and applied central disk reading 'part of the roof of the Cross Church DUNDEE founded 1139 taken down 1829' box 32cm x 16cm x 9cm Notes: This is an extremely scarce piece where the owner of the item is known not from a crest or arms but from the engraved signature to the applied panel. The signature gives us the tempting answer that this piece was made by John Austen silversmith in Dundee for his own personal use. The makers and town marks indicate he is the maker and the safe assumption that his signature to the panel is a sure indicator he was the owner. In the nineteenth century there was a great historical revivalism and the crafts of the time reflect this. Souvenir items made from 'historical' wood were quite commonplace at this time and wood from famous buildings, ships and indeed trees from battle field etc were a main stay of this booming souvenir industry. For another item made from 'historical' wood by Scottish silversmiths, see the oak and gold brooch by John Lyle of Ayr, Lyon & Turnbull 7th of December 2005 lot 343, now in the collection of the National Museum of Scotland
Lot 213
Castle Douglas / Dumfries - a rare Scottish provincial snuff mull by Adam Burgess of Castle Douglas or Dumfries, circa 1835 marked AB (in script), ruined castle, D, fouled anchor, the tapered cow horn body with carved seal head terminal, the top with applied band mount, the hinged horn cover with applied thistle design with circular cut amethyst, collet set to the centre 11cm long Notes: It has often been the case that this combination of the makers mark for Adam Burgess and the ruined castle mark signify his time working in Castle Douglas rather than Dumfries. It does seem a little hopeful that the surviving body of work featuring these marks comes from this short period, of eleven months. There can be no firm differentiation between these periods unless the items are fully hallmarked in Edinburgh (as is often the case) and the time line examined This item is the only recorded item by this maker other than flatware and has to be considered his only item of holloware to come to the marketplace to date. It is interesting to note from contemporary newspaper articles Burgess routinely expresses his ability and wishes to 'manufacture silver forks, spoons and every description of tea services, cups, child's cans and all kinds of gold and silver work' (taken from an advert in the Dumfries Courier). It seems likely that as with many provincial silversmiths his wishes and abilities to make sophisticated items were not realised against the needs of his customers. This also explains the known body of his extant work only being items of flatware. Reference: For full information on this maker in Castle Douglas and Dumfries see 'Dumfries Silversmiths' by Kirkpatrick H. Dobie FSA Scot
Lot 217
Dumfries - a scarce Scottish provincial marrow scoop by John Dalziel (probably) of Dumfries, circa 1786, marked ID (in oval), thistle, duty head, of conventional double scoop form, the central section of waisted form, the larger scoop engraved with initials JJ in foliate script 25.5cm long, 1.5oz Notes: It has been unable to trace this makers mark at the Edinburgh Assay Office and this with the combination of only part Edinburgh marks (castle and date letter lacking) suggest a provincial manufacture. The makers punch ID within an oval punch bears a striking resemblance to that of John Dalziel of Dumfries. John Dalziel's mark is almost exclusively found in connection with his partnership with Archibald Dalziel and seen as 'A&I.D' in a large scalloped punch. Items featuring either of these marks are rare and a probable attribution to J Dalziel for this item is possible as this punch has been seen in conjunction with the known A&I.D punch. This was noted on the mustard pot sold by these rooms 7th December 2005 lot 349, where the A&I.D punch was struck to the cover and ID (within an oval) struck twice to foot rim.
Lot 261
A Victorian gold mounted agate presentation table snuff box of canted rectangular form with panels of agate forming hinged lid and base, the concave sides with reeded borders and chased foliate designs within C scroll panels, with scalloped thumb piece 7cm x 5.5cm x 2.5cm Notes: The lid rim with engraved presentation border 'PRESENTED BY COLONEL DUGLAD CAMPBELL R.A. TO ARTHUR CAMPBELL WRITER TO THE SIGNET 1848' The Presenter of the snuff box Dugald Campbell was born in Campbeltown, Argyllshire, on 3rd February 1781. He was the eldest son of Duncan Campbell (born c.1755) and his wife Anne (born c.1759). His parents both came from the town and had married in Campbeltown on 23rd February 1780. Dugald Campbell was baptized in Campbeltown on 13th February 1781. He enrolled as a gentleman cadet at the Royal Military Academy Woolwich at the age of 14 on 14th July 1795, Campbell was subsequently commissioned 2nd lieutenant in the Royal Artillery, at the age of 15 years and 10 months, on 6th December 1796. Promoted 1st lieutenant on 16th July 1799, he spent the period from July 1800 to May 1802 in Spain, Malta, Egypt and Italy. He served at Ferrol, in Spain, in 1800 and in Egypt in 1801, taking part in the actions there on 8th, 13th and 21st March during which he was wounded and for which service the Sultan of Turkey awarded him the small gold medal of the Imperial Ottoman Order of the Crescent. Promoted 2nd captain on 29th July 1804, he returned to the Mediterranean in May 1805 to serve in that theatre of operations until August 1812. He fought at the Battle of Maida in Calabria, southern Italy, on 4th July 1806 and then again in Egypt in 1807, where he participated in the bombardment of Rosetta. He was present on the expedition to Diamente in Calabria in 1808 and at the capture of the islands of Ischia and Procida in the Bay of Naples in 1809. He was promoted captain on 3rd August 1810. In April 1813 Campbell was posted to Jamaica where he remained until August 1815 and during which posting he probably met his future wife, Anne Mary Bernard, the widowed daughter of David Kerr of that island. In 1814, at the apparent ending of twenty years of war with France, he was rewarded for his services by being included in a general brevet promotion to the rank of major: this took place on 4th June that year. On 30th January 1816 he married Anne Mary Kerr, or Bernard, in Edinburgh. His final overseas postings were to the garrison of Gibraltar, where he was posted from July 1824 to May 1828 and from February 1829 to July 1832. Campbell was promoted lieutenant-colonel on 17th June 1828 and retired on full pay on 4th June 1836, being promoted to the rank of colonel on 23rd November 1841. On the institution of the Military General Service Medal 1793-1814 in 1848 Campbell was awarded this campaign medal with the single clasp for the battle of Maida. Had he survived a further year, he would have been awarded an additional clasp for the campaign in Egypt in 1801 but he died in Edinburgh on 14th July 1849. Since his marriage was childless, his estate, apart from a few specific bequests, reverted to his widow, who died in Edinburgh in 1855. Among the specific bequests in Colonel Campbell's Will were three snuff boxes which were bequeathed to three of the four trustees of his Will, his three brothers-in-law, Herbert Newton Jarrett Kerr (d. 1875), William Mitchell Kerr (d. 1862) and Donald Macmillan, who was married to Campbell's sister Anne. The fourth trustee of the Will was Arthur Campbell WS, who had prepared it in 1844 and who was also bequeathed 'the four oil paintings which at present hang in our dining room'. The recipient of the snuff box, Arthur Campbell was born on 15th July 1788, the 4th son of Arthur Campbell of Auchmannoch, Ayrshire (d. 1828) by his wife Burella Hunter, the second daughter of Robert Hunter, professor of Greek at Edinburgh University. Campbell was admitted to the Register of Writers to the Signet on 23rd November 1813 and apprenticed to John Hunter, who may have been a kinsman. On 31st August 1825, Arthur Campbell married Jane Barstow, the daughter of Thomas Barstow of Kelso and elder sister of the distinguished Edinburgh accountant Charles Murray Barstow (1804-85). Campbell purchased the 481-acre estate of Nether Catrine, Ayshire, in 1852, was a director of the British Linen Bank for more than thirty years and was also a Justice of the Peace for Edinburgh. He died in Edinburgh on 3rd March 1875. His son, Arthur (1827-84) and grandson, George (b. 1862) were also Writers to the Signet. The three snuffboxes specifically bequeathed in the Will of Colonel Dugald Campbell may be of relevance. The text of the Will in this regard reads as follows: "We request Mr Herbert N.J. Kerr's acceptance of the Mosaic Snuff Box which was given to Colonel Campbell by Mr Jarrett. Also we leave to Mr Donald Macmillan the Pebble Snuff Box mounted in silver which formerly belonged to the Macdonalds of Sanda…. We request Mr William M. Kerr's acceptance of Colonel Campbell's Silver Snuff Box left him by David Kerr his father." Although it is clear that the gold-mounted agate snuff box that is the subject of this report was not among those bequeathed in Colonel Campbell's Will, it is implicit that the bequeathing or giving of snuff boxes was an action of some significance and particularly in the case of snuff boxes with some historic importance for both giver and receiver. '…the Pebble Snuff Box mounted in silver which formerly belonged to the Macdonalds of Sanda…', for example, may commemorate the massacre of the Macdonalds of Sanda following the capture of the Castle of Dunaverty in Kintyre by troops loyal to the Campbell Duke of Argyll in 1647: it may even have been an item of booty removed from Dunaverty by a Campbell ancestor of Colonel Dugald Campbell. Since Arthur Campbell WS was Colonel Campbell's legal advisor and man of business, and of course also a distant kinsman, it seems most likely that Note: The box was a gift from the Colonel in the year prior to his death, to his legal advisor for some service rendered and also, perhaps, in order that all the Trustees of theColonel's Will should each have an appropriate snuff box by which to remember him. Stephen Wood MA FSA,
Lot 369
A Charles II trefid spoon by William Law of Edinburgh, circa 1665, makers mark of WL conjoined with crown above and pellet below, the trefid end with engraved initials AG / SB to reverse of terminal, the slightly tapered stem with shaped stylised foliage terminal to bowl with long rat tail to centre 20cm long, 1.7oz Notes: William Law first appears within the Edinburgh Goldsmiths records on 14th March 1662 where is he is commanded to make as his essay 'ane silver coupe with ane cover graven and ane voupe in Robert Lawis shop' [sic], his overseers were Edward Cleghorne, Alexander Scott and Alexander Reid. He is then admitted as a master and freeman of the trade on 14th June 1662. Law's mark is also encountered as a Deacons mark as he was elected Deacon from 1675 - 1667. William Law is also noted as one of the signatories on the 1st of February 1658 Act dictating the quality of metals used and the need to present and have all wares fully hallmarked. The act states that no master or freeman of the Incorporation would make to either sell or hold any item 'gold wnder the fyness of tuentie tua carat fine and silver wnder the fyness of elevine deniers fine' [sic]. The minutes further state that all items of silver work should have 'thair awin mark the castell and the deacone present and to come his awin mark' [sic]. This was agreed by the present members of the Incorporation and all the Masters of the Incorporation signed in agreement. Upon signing his name to this William Law is stating that he would follow all the acts and guidelines placed by the Incorporation and therefore it must be assumed that this present lot must pre date his signing. Reference: "Edinburgh Goldsmiths' Minutes 1525-1700' Transcribed by J Munro B.A, Ph.D, edited by H Steuart Fothringham O.B.E
Lot 384
Calligraphy-Marsden, John Collection of letters to John Marsden requesting examples of his calligraphic hand or discussing calligraphy with relation to schools, comprising 11 from Alfred Fairbank, 2 from Will Carter, 3 from Reginald Piggott, 1 from Wilfrid Blunt, 1 from John le J. Dumpleton, 1 from Aubrey West, and 7 from Sydney Cockerell, and others; and a small number of related item
Lot 191
A LIMITED EDITION AUTOGRAPHED BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH OF NORMAN HUNTER, 1972 F.A.Cup Final, No.425 of 500; another showing Billy Bremner holding the F.A.Cup, No.499 of 500; and an autographed colour photograph of Gordon Strachan in Leeds colours, the first and last item in this lot with certificate of authenticity from Big Blue Tube, 16.1/2 x 23.1/4in. (42 x 59cm), all unframed (3)
Lot 237
SCOTLAND V. ENGLAND 1896: a sepia-toned photograph of the Scotland team line-up, with team legend, framed and glazed, 18 x 22.1/4in. (45.6 x 56.5cm) overall; and a sepia-toned team line-up photograph of Hearts, 1898-99, 15 x 19in. (38 x 48.2cm) unframed (2), The first item in this lot relates to the International match played on 4th April 1896 at Celtic Park with Scotland defeated England 2-1. This match also saw Scotland introduce Anglo-Scots were included
Lot 45
LNER magnificent Silverplate Tureen complete with Lid, manufactured by Walker & Hall, Sheffield. Exquisitely engraved with the large LNER script monogram on both body and lid. A substantial item in lovely condition standing a full 8 1/2 " high and approximately 10" across including the ornate handles.
Lot 49
London Tilbury & Southend Railway Gold Free Pass. One side bears the full company title around the periphery with the name of the holder, H.G. Drury and the issue number 23, in blue enamel across the centre. The obverse carries the company crest of three heraldic shields surrounding a central structure with the words 'Free Pass' above. In the original H.T. Lamb 5 St. Johns Square, London Jewelers Box. The LT&SR opened in 1854 as a joint venture between the London & Blackwall Rly and the Eastern Counties Rly. It was incorporated into the Midland Railway in 1912. A stunning item of considerable scarcity.
Lot 119
London Brighton & South Coast Railway 'Brighton' pattern brass cased Signal Repeater. A wonderful little item with a black and white distant signal mounted on a brass post with ornate finial. Company initials across the top, it also has the number 1444 on the face. A brass plate inscribed '14' is screwed to the top of the case to indicated the signal number. Excellent, ex box condition.
Lot 124
Railway Wooden Police Truncheon, MIDLAND COUNTIES RAILWAY POLICE. Measuring 15 1/2 " in length, it bears the Crown at the top with the Company coat of arms beneath, the number 69 and then the full company name spiraled around the bottom half. A magnificent item in wonderful condition and of extreme rarity. The Midland Counties Railway opened in May 1839 and was amalgamated with the North Midland Ry and the Birmingham & Derby Junction Ry to form the Midland Railway in May 1844.
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