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Click here to subscribeAntique European Cut Diamond and 14 Karat White Gold Pendant Earrings each set with an Approx. 1.0 Carat Diamond J-K color, VS1-VS2 clarity. Unsigned. Measure 1-1/4" L, 1/2" W. Approx. weight: 3.9 grams. Condition: Very good condition. Domestic Shipping: $28.00 Min Est. $3500.00 Max Est. $5000.00
Sevens Progs: 1953 Rosslyn Park Schools & Scotland Centenary 1973 (2): Attractively covered and in scale like an international programme, the Public Schools issue contains full details of the many competing teams, an article by Jim Swanton and pictures of the previous winners, Llandovery (including Lion-to-be K D Jones) and runners-up Bedford. This year, the completed results chart shows, Sherborne edged Clifton. 20 years on England beat Ireland 22-18 in the final of the Scots' celebration at Murrayfield. (G)
1913 Molesey (not Moseley!) Rugby FC Annual Dinner Menu: Really interesting and well-preserved twin card menu tied with ribbon in club's black and white colours, the design evidently a careful 'labour of love' effort by C K Sugden, humorous cartoonist from the club. Held at The Greyhound Hotel, Richmond on Dec 20th, with 'Ambulances, not Carriages' due at 12.30 a.m. Lovely, F/G.
1969 FA Cup Final Manchester City v Leicester City match programme, souvenir newspaper, Eve of the Final Rally referees programme x 2, plus silver-plated shield plaque with enamel raised circular centre. "Association of F.L. referees & linesmen" the shield engraved 1969 FA Cup Final-Linesman- K. H. Burns laid down on hardwood plinth surround. (5) Generally Good. (5)
JIMI HENDRIX - LPs. Cool pack of 6 x LPs. Titles are Wow (private release of performances from Woodstock and Monterey - Ex/VG+), Monterey International Pop Festival (French original 940 059 - Ex/Ex), Get That Feeling (SH 8349 - Ex/VG+), The Cry Of Love (Track original 2408 101 - VG+/Ex), Smash Hits (Track original 612004 - VG+/VG+) and Rainbow Bridge (K 44159).
JIMI HENDRIX - LPs. Lovely and clean selection of 8 x LPs. Titles are The Cry Of Love (Track 2408 101 - Ex+/Ex), Are You Experienced/Axis (Polydor Select Double 2683 031 - Ex+ records/VG+), In The West (Polydor 2302 018 - Ex+/Ex), Rainbow Bridge (K 44159 - Ex+/Ex), Smash Hits (SPELP 15 RE - Ex+/Ex), Mr. Pitiful (201019 - Ex+/Ex), The Wild One (SHM 791 - Ex+/Ex) and The Eternal Fire Of (SHM 732 - Ex+/Ex+). The records themselves are in archive condition.
R&B 45s. Shakin' pack of 19 x (largely UK) 7". Artists/cat. numbers include Etta And Harvey (45-HLM 9180 - Ex), Clyde McPhatter (45-AMT 1174 - G+), Sam Cooke (HLU 9046 - VG+), Ernie K Doe (HLP 9487, HLU 9390, Imperial 039 and HL-U 9330), The Miracles (45-HL 9366 - G+ with surface markings and missing centre), The Contours (Oriole 45-CBA 1763), Chuck Berry (7N 25165, 25227, 25218, 25271, 25236), The Sherrys (HLW 9625), Sonny Boy Williamson (7N 25191), Rufus Thomas (HLK 9799) and Curtis Lee (HLX 9533). Condition is generally G+ to Ex.
RUTH BROWN/LAURA K BRYANT - UK 7". Ace bundle of 4 x R&B classics. Titles are Ruth Brown (x3) - Yes, Sir, That's My Baby (Brunswick 05904 demo - VG+ some light surface/scuff marks, unfortunately centre is missing), This Little Girl's Gone Rockin' (45-HLE 8757 tri-centre - VG surface markings, nothing heavier, tri-centre complete/Ex original company) and Don't Deceive Me (45-HLE 9093 - VG quite a few surface marks) and Laura K. Bryant - Bobby (45-HLU 8551 original tri-centre - glossy Ex a light surface mark on the A side, a lovely copy).
R&R - UK EPs. Ace mix of 27 x original UK EPs. Artists/titles include Jess Conrad (DFE 6666 - Ex/Ex), Freddy Cannon - The Explosive! (JKP 2058 - Ex/Ex), Blast Off With Freddy Cannon (SE 1002), Johnny Cymbal - Mr. Bass Man (RE-R 1375), Chubby Checker - Dancin' Party (CPE 550) and King Of The Twist (SEG 8155), Bobby Darin - No. 2 (RE-E 1225 - Ex/Ex+), For Teenagers Only (RE-K 1286), That's All (RE-K 1243), Love Swings and Twist (RE-K 1338), Up A Lazy River and Things, Billy Fury & The Tornados (DFE 8525), Heinz - Live It Up (DFE 8559), Little Richard And His Band - Volume 3, Gene Vincent - Hot Rod Gang, Duane Eddy And Chuck Berry. Condition is generally VG to Ex+ with some really clean sleeves included.
PROG/BLUES-ROCK RARITY LPs. Finely tuned pack of 14 x ace LPs. Artists/titles are Midnight Sun - S/T (original UK MCA red/pink dog bone label MKPS 2019 - VG with some light surface marks, certainly nothing heavier with no scratches/VG some 'waving' that is usually associated with water damage, a light paper tear on the front top right and a slightly larger 4cm paper tear on the reverse top left, still a well presented copy), Nazareth - Hair Of The Dog (scarce New Zealand pressing 6370 405 - solid VG/VG copy), Humble Pie - S/T (UK original AMLS 986 - Ex/VG+), Edwards Hand - Stranded (SF 8154), Jeremy Spencer - S/T (note 1st UK tri-steamboat RSLP 9002 LP - great Ex+ condition/with 2nd pressing K 44105 sleeve in Ex condition), Duster Bennett - Smiling Like I'm Happy (S 7-63208 - VG/VG+), The Brunning Sunflower Band - Trackside Blues (EROS 8132 - a VG+ copy), Herbie Flowers (9109 204), Blind Faith - S/T (original Polydor 583059, VG+ copy), John Mayall - Looking Back (LK 5010 1A/1A unboxed mono - Ex/Ex), In Hearing Of Atomic Rooster (Pegasus original UK PEG 1, VG+ copy), Yardbirds - I've Been Drinking Again (private) and Gentle Giant - Three Friends (US KC 31649 - Ex/VG+).
PROG/CLASSIC ROCK LPs. Cracking collection of 50 x LPs loaded with the classics! Artists/titles include Procul Harum - A Whiter Shade Of Pale/A Salty Dog (TOOFA 7/8), Gryphon - S/T (TRA 262), Daevid Allen And Mother Gong - The Owl And The Tree (DMLP 1019), Camel - A Mirage, Super-Duper Blues (PR. 31), Traffic - More Heavy Traffic, Curved Air - Airconditioning (K 56004), Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here (UK A1/B5), Roger Waters - Radio K.A.O.S. (US FC 40795 - still sealed original!), David Gilmour, Medicine Head - Heavy On The Drum (DAN 8005 - VG/VG+), Roger Glover And Guests (TPSA 7514), The Who, T. Rex, Led Zeppelin - IV (2 x green/orange label reissues), Barclay James Harvest, ELP, Steve Hillage, Strawbs, Alex Harvey Band, Free and Eric Clapton. Condition is generally VG to Ex with some titles a little varied.
PROG/CLASSIC ROCK LPs. Deep grooved collection of 47 x LPs with more of the the classics! Artists/titles include Atomic Rooster - In Hearing Of (PEG-1 original), Dion & The Belmonts - Live At Madison Square Garden 1972 (UK white label test pressing K 46208 with label info sheet attached), Yes - Yessongs (K 60045) and Going For The One, Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley (1st UK large swirl, 'Vertigo' below spindle 6360 500), HUmble Pie - Thunderbox, John Mayall And The Bluesbreakers - Live At Klooks Kleek, Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here, Genesis inc. Foxtrot (UK original CDS 1058 large mad hatter with red text spine), Led Zeppelin, Queen - A Night At The Opera, The Moody Blues, Jethro Tull - Aqualung (RE), Emerson, Lake & Palmer (UK original pink label white 'i'), Hawkwind, Pavlov's Dog, Al Kooper, Jeff Beck, ELO and Focus. Condition can vary with viewing recommended.
FAMILY - UK LPs. Extremely entertaining pack of 8 x original UK LPs with 1 x 12" EP bringing us the band's complete studio back-catalogue. Titles are Music In A Doll's House (1st UK tri-steamboat RSLP 6312 - Ex+ a couple of very faint and wispy markings/Ex a little wear to the flipback), Entertainment (1st UK tri-steamboat RSLP 6340 - Ex+ a few very faint paper markings, complete with Ex+ lyric poster/Ex very light laminate wear), Anyway (K 54002 - Ex+/Ex+ with PVC outer), A Song For Me (1st UK tri-steamboat RSLP 9001 - Ex/VG+ with lyric insert), Fearless (K 54003 - Ex+ or archive/Ex complete sleeve w/lyric insert), Bandstand (K 54006 original 'plastic screen' cover - Ex+ or archive/VG+), It's Only A Movie (Raft Records RA 58501 - Ex+/Ex w/original printed inner and card insert), Old Songs New Songs (RMP 9007 - Ex+/Ex) and The Peel Sessions (SFPS 061 - Ex+/Ex). Wonderful copies.
LOVE - LPs. Setting the scene with this tremendous selection of 8 x LPs. Titles are Forever Changes (2 copies including the 1st UK orange labels/black text stereo EKS 74013 - Ex+ with a couple of faint hairline markings on side 1/Ex a top sleeve with some slight discolouration, also K 42015 RE - Ex+/Ex+), Four Sail (UK original Elektra EKS 74049 orange labels/silver text - Ex+ an extremely faint hairline mark on side 1/Ex+ smashing clean sleeve), Out Here (UK original Harvest SHDW 3/4 - Ex+ or archive condition records/Ex+ superb fully laminated sleeve), Da Capo (K 42011 butterfly - Ex+ or archive/Ex), Elektra Masters (K 32002 butterfly - Ex+ or archive/VG+), False Start (US Blue Thumb BTS 8822 - Ex+ or archive/Ex) and Revisited (2469 009 - Ex+ or archive/Ex).
PROG/CLASSIC/PSYCH ROCK - 7" DEMOS. Wicked collection of 19 x not often seen (largely UK) demos! Artists/titles/cat. numbers include Timothy Barclay - Catch The Wind (PEN 740 - Ex), Zebedee - So Long Marianne (F 13144 - Ex+), Sam Apple Pie - Tiger Man... (F 22932 - Ex), Scarecrow (BLL 1155), The White Duck (UNI UN 541), Thunderclap Newman (Track 2094-003), Amazing Blondel (DJS 503), Canned Heat (UP 35348), Crosby, Stills & Nash (A 7522 with press release, promo stickered sleeve), Evolution (EMI 2849), Faces (K 16341), Fair Weather (NE 1000), Janis Ian (S CBS 9324) and Moby Grape (CBS 3945). Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
PROG/CLASSIC/PSYCH ROCK - 7" DEMOS. Wicked collection of 18 x not often seen (largely UK) demos! Artists/titles/cat. numbers include Fuzzy Duck - Double The Woman (MAM 37 - Ex+), Mick Softley - Goin' Down The Road (CBS S 7377 - Ex+), The Cowsills - We Can Fly (MGM 1383 - VG), Cotton Socks (BLL 1143 Factory Sample stickered), Camel (F R 13656), Faces - Cindy Incidentally (white label test pressing K 16247), Fanny - Charity Ball (K 14109), Montanas - Suzanne (MAM R 62), The Moody Blues (US 45-DEM-85033), Graham Nash (K 10425), Raspberries (CL 16066), Rumpelstiltskin (BLL 1157), Crispian St Peters (IMS 107), Jimmy Webb (AYM 529), The Edgar Winter Group (EPC 3146), Ian Matthews and Little River Band. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.
Fleet Air Arm flown cover signed by Lt. Cdr. K. N. Patrick (Swordfish Display pilot, RNAS Yeovilton, 1984). RNSC 5. 50th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Fairey Swordfish, 17 April 1984. Flown in Swordfish LS 326. British Forces 50th Anniversary postmark, 17 April 1984. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.99, EU from £5.99, Rest of World from £7.95.
A limited edition Royal Doulton figure entitled 'Peregrine Falcon', on wooden display plinth, and a quantity of predominantly Royal Doulton dog figurines, mostly 'K' model numbers. (20). Falcon: surface marks to wooden plinth.Seated dog white with brown head: some crazing to glaze. Wear to tip of nose 1mm.Five or six dogs have small 1mm losses to glaze.Highland terrier: surface scratchesPenguin: multiple surface scratches.No other losses or damage found.
Armand Marseille bisque shoulder headed girl doll, impressed "7" to the back of the neck, painted eyelashes/eyebrows, sleeping eyes, open mouth with 4 teeth, 17"/43cm. Max Arnold doll impressed "MOA200" Made in Germany, bisque head with open mouth and 3 teeth, 27cm. Simon & Halbig bisque headed doll impressed "HALBIG K * r 23", sleeping eyes, 23cm
Cicero Marcus Tullius. De philosophia, prima pars [- volumen secundum] ... Cum scholijs & coniecturis Pauli Manutij. Index rerum & verborum plenissimus. Corrigente Paulo Manutio... Venezia, [Paolo Manuzio], 1555.Due volumi legati insieme in-8° (mm 153x96) I. Segnatura: a-z⁸ Aa-Mm⁸. [4], 251, [25] carte. Ancora aldina al frontespizio. II. Segnatura: A-Z⁸ a-k⁸. [2], 227, [35] carte. Ancora aldina al frontespizio. Gora alle carte del secondo volume, qualche lieve brunitura, alcune carte con segni di polvere, strappo restaurabile ad una carta del fascicolo X del secondo volume. Legatura appena successiva in pergamena su cartone, titolo manoscritto al dorso, tagli spruzzati in rosso. Ex libris 'Stelio Valentini' al contropiatto anteriore. Pregevole edizione aldina non comune a trovarsi completa dei due volumi. Renouard, 164.5; Ahmanson-Murphy 489; Adams C 1761; Edit16 12328.Two volumes bound together, 8° (153x96 mm) I. Collation: a-z⁸ Aa-Mm⁸. [4], 251, [25] leaves. Aldine anchor on the title-page. II. Collation: A-Z⁸ a-k⁸. [2], 227, [35] leaves. Aldine anchor on the title-page. Leaves waterstained to the second volume, some light browning, a few leaves dusted, tear without loss of text to the quire X in the second volume. Slightly later vellum on cardboards, inked title on the spine, red speckled edges. Ex libris 'Stelio Valentini' on the front pastedown.Noteworthy Aldine edition quite uncommon to be found complete with the two volumes. Renouard, 164.5; Ahmanson-Murphy 489; Adams C 1761; Edit16 12328.
Vergilius Maro Publius. Poemata, quae extant omnia. Adiectis figuris egregie depictis, & doctissimorum virorum scholijs ac annotationibus, partim antehac, partim nunc primum publicatis, quarum catalogum sequens pagella enumerabit. Cum rerum et verborum indice. Frankfurt, Johann Feyerabend, Georg Rabe, 1579.In-8° (mm 157x97). Segnatura: pigreco8 A-Z8 a-z8 Aa-Ee8. [8], 394, [14] carte. Con 18 incisioni silografiche a piena pagina nel testo, di cui la prima anticamente acquerellata a mano. Marca silografica al frontespizio e altra marca in fine, capilettera incisi su legno. Al frontespizio e su qualche carta iniziale e finale lavori di tarlo sui margini bianchi non lesivi del testo, brunito, fioriture e tracce di polvere. Bella legatura coeva (datata 1581 al piatto anteriore) in pelle di scrofa, ricche impressioni a secco ai piatti, dorso a 5 nervi, resti di fermagli e graffe in ottone, tagli scuri. Difetti agli angoli, abrasioni. Ai piatti stemma nobiliare impresso a secco al centro, su quello anteriore monogramma 'I K B' e data 1581; note di possesso, di cui una cassata, al frontespizio, altra nota di appartenenza parzialmente abrasa al verso dell'ultima carta, altra al recto della carta di guardia anteriore datata 1846; alcuni marginalia.Rarissima edizione - assente dal mercato da circa quarant'anni in esemplare completo - delle opere di Virgilio curata, come si legge al verso del frontespizio, da vari eruditi quali il teologo di Lipsia Christoph Hegendorff (1500-1540; responsabile delle Annotatiunculae alle Georgiche), Étienne Dolet (1509-1546; a lui si devono le Annotationes ai Commentari in latino dell'Eneide), Philipp Melanchton (1497-1560; Scholia per margines), il lessicografo Johann Fries (1505-1565; note e interpretazione in tedesco dei vocaboli per il testo delle Bucoliche e delle Georgiche). 8° (157x97 mm). Collation: pigreco8 A-Z8 a-z8 Aa-Ee8. [8], 394, [14] leaves. 18 full-page woodcuts in the text, the first handly watercoloured. Woodcut printer's device on the title-page, a different one at the end, woodcut initials. Wormholes not affecting the text to the title-page and some leaves, browned, foxing, a bit dusted. Contemporary blind-tooled pigskin over wooden boards (date 1581 on the upper cover), spine with 5 raised bands, metal clasps, dark edges. Abraded, damages to the covers. Blind-tooled coat of arms on the covers, blind-tooled monogram 'I K B' and date 1581 on the upper cover. Ownership inscriptions (sometimes cancelled) on the title-page, different ownerhip inscriptions (partially rubbed) on verso of the last leaf and on recto of front flyleaf (dated 1846); some marginal notes. Very rare edition - no complete copies on sale during the last 40 years - of the works by Vergilius edited by many scholars: the theologian from Leipzig Christoph Hegendorff (1500-1540), Étienne Dolet (1509-1546), the humanist Philipp Melanchton (1497-1560) and the lexicographer Johann Fries (1505-1565).
Boethius Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus. Della consolazione della filosofia. Tradotto di lingua latina in volgare fiorentino da Benedetto Varchi. Aggiuntovi nuovamente le annotationi in margine, e la tavola delle cose piu segnalate. Firenze, Giorgio Marescotti, 1572.In-12° (mm 132x70). [32], 214, [2] pagine. Marca silografica al frontespizio, iniziali e testatine incise su legno. Gora al frontespizio visibile anche sulle carte iniziali e finali, qualche fioritura, lavoro di tarlo marginale non lesivo del testo al frontespizio, carte dei fascicoli H-K macchiate di inchiostro all'angolo inferiore destro. Legatura coeva in pergamena su cartone, tiolo manoscritto al dorso. Lavoro di tarlo al piatto anteriore, qualche alone e traccia di polvere. Note manoscritte al frontespizio e all'ultima carta. Volgarizzamento dell'opera di Boezio ad opera dell'umanista fiorentino Benedetto Varchi (1503-1565): dopo le edizioni di Torrentino (1551) e Giunti (1562) si tratta della terza impressione cinquecentesca con la traduzione varchiana. "Molto apprezzate furono invece, le ristampe del 1572, 1583 e 1584, edite da Giorgio Marescotti. Costui aveva acquisito la bottega di Torrentino alla morte di quest'ultimo, riproponendone molte opere già pubblicate. Marescotti introdusse in margine al testo del Boezio un apparato di note che dovettero rivelarsi molto utili ai lettori, come dimostrano le edizioni veneziane del 1737, 1757, 1765 e 1785 e quella, bellissima, uscita per i tipi di Bodoni nel 1798" (cit. D. Brancato, Benedetto Varchi traduttore di Boezio, in V. Bramati, Benedetto Varchi (1503-1565), Roma, 2007, pp. 95-156). Argelati I, 167; Graesse I, 466; Haym, 400, n. 3; Mazzuchelli II, 1423; Paitoni I, 178-179; Edit16 6580.12° (132x70 mm). [32], 214, [2] pages. Woodcut printer's device on the title-page, woodcut initials and head-pieces. Waterstain to the title-page which affects also the first and last pages, foxing, marginal wormhole untouching the text to the title-page, quires H-K ink spotted to the lower right corner. Contemporary vellum on cardboard, inked title on the spine. Wormhole to the upper cover, dust traces. Handwritten notes on the title-page and last leaf.Boezio's work translated in vernacular language by the Florentine humanist Benedetto Varchi (1503-1565): after Torrentino (1551) e Giunti (1562), this is the third 17th-century printing with his translated version. Argelati I, 167; Graesse I, 466; Haym, 400, n. 3; Mazzuchelli II, 1423; Paitoni I, 178-179; Edit16 6580.
Superb quality Lady's platinum cocktail watch set with approximately 2.5ct diamonds CONDITION REPORT: The watch does not wind or run, the movement obviously requires some attention. Case with typical faint surface scuffs and scratches. Dial discoloured. The watch is set with approximately 2.5 carats of old-cut diamonds. The diamonds are approximately J/K in colour and VS2/SI2 clarity. See images.
An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond ring CONDITION REPORT: The ring is in good condition. It is size P and weighs 3.6g. The central diamond measures approximately 3.35mm by 4.27mm by 2.82mm. The other two diamonds measure approximately 2.47mm by 2.50mm by 2.10mm. The diamonds are of SI2 clarity and J/K colour.
1 rare litre bottle Whyte & Mackay special blended Scotch Whisky (86° U.S.Proof) Specially blended for the US market for distribution by K&M Imports (paperwork included) 1 rare litre bottle Whyte & Mackay special blended Scotch Whisky (86° U.S.Proof) Specially blended for the US market for distribution by K&M Imports (paperwork included)
Imperial German M.15 Drivers Peaked Cap, an excellent condition lightly worn drivers cap, all nap to the body excellent with minor moth to the crown, it would appear that the cap has been folded flat and laid on a stack, the patent finish from another cap’s peak has moulded itself on the forward crown of this cap. Red centre band, field grey green peak with matching strap. To the interior is stamping ‘K.’ with interior stampings for 4th Corps ‘K.B.A.IV.’ Evidence of age storage marks to the interior, faint traces of a manufacturer’s mark, fitted with both its Prussian and State cockades. Shown on page 168 of Feldzug 15.
Virtually Mint Condition German M.17 Trench Helmet, a most wonderful condition M.17 trench helmet marked ‘SI82’, all of its matt apple green finish remaining to the exterior with just very minor surface abrasions. Complete with its 1917 steel liner band, which has attached all three of the white/cream leather pads, the front pad with obvious more wear use than the other two, slightly rotted but complete with its inner horsehair pad, the last two virtually mint with slight evidence of wear use, again complete with their horsehair. Two metallic strap attachment clips still fitted to the matching posts. A rubber ink stamp letter ‘K’ into the rear skirt.
Prussian Infantry Regiment 176 Drill Tunic, constructed in herringbone twill, gold domed removable buttons for cleaning of garment, black and white Prussian lace to surrounding edge of collar, without pockets, profusely stamped to the inner panel with size stampings, army corp markings of ‘B.A.XVI 1913’ (Army corp 16) ‘J.R.176 3.B.1914 9.K.’ This tunic was obtained with the M.15 variation bluse previously described in this auction catalogue as lot 251. Excellent condition overall, no staining.
First World War Battle of Cambrai Tank Corps Section Commander Tank Mask, Belonging to Captain John King Wilson, 14th (London Scottish) Battalion London Regiment, Later Commanding Officer 7 Section, I Battalion Tank Corps, Who’s Tank Received Two Direct Hits on Welsh Ridge Resulting in Him Being Wounded and Sent to Sidcup Hospital Where he was Treated by the Plastic Surgery Pioneer Sir Harold Gillies, Leather covered steel face section with slotted eye section. Chamois covered reverse. Complete with chainmail linked bottom. The brown leather covering has become very dry and flaking. This mask was originally found along with a number of uniform items relating to this officer, sadly the lot has been split up over the years. John King Wilson enlisted as a private into the British Army on the outbreak of the First World War, being an original member of the 14th (London Scottish) battalion London Regiment, and landed with them in September 1914 before being involved in the 1st Battle of Ypres where he was involved in savage fighting around Messines Ridge and the woods around Klein in Zillebeke, where his battalion suffered heavy losses. He also participated in the Battle of Aubers Ridge as well as the Battle of Loos. In 1916, He commissioned into the Heavy branch of the Machine Gun Corps before being transferred to 26th Company, I Battalion Tank Corps. Whilst training in Bovington before leaving for France in the spring of 1917, Wilson was a friend of the 2 OC of the battalion, Captain Clement Atlee, the future Prime Minister of Great Britain. Before landing in France in the late summer of 1917, Wilson was promoted to captain and given command of 7 Section just prior to the battle of Cambrai, where he was in command of a section of 3 tanks, himself being in tank I35. Quickly into the advance, Wilson’s tank is recorded to have destroyed an emplaced trench mortar at R15c.75.92 then ditched in the German front line, after managing to get free and joined the second wave and silenced enemy MGs in La Vacquerie, where he and his crew continued advancing but was suffered two direct hits and was knocked out whilst advancing down the north East slope of Welsh Ridge, seriously wounding Wilson in the Face, which he later wrote about in a memoirs held by the Imperial War Museum, which has been used in numerous books about the Tank battle at Cambrai: “We flattened the machine gun posts that were impeding our infantry’s advance and the isolated posts were easily disposed of by our 6 pounder guns. After penetrating the two front lines, with hindsight the tanks should have halted on the south side of Welsh Ridge, but our sights were on Cambrai. We went rather blindly with the unhappy result that quite a lot of our tanks received direct hits from a German artillery battery laying in the valley below. We were unlucky to receive two hits in as many minuets, the first smashed the left track, leaving the tank exposed when the second hit the broadside…..Badly wounded in my face, I succeeded in escaping the tank and hiding in a shell hole and plastering my face with a field dressing, before fortifying myself with a swig of rum”. After being evacuated to England, he was sent to Sidcup hospital where the wound on his face was treated by the Pioneering plastic surgeon, Sir Harold Gillies, where in Gillies mentions him by name in his biography, Gillies, surgeon extraordinary: “Captain J K Wilson, now of St George Street, Hannover Square, London, was the first casualty to reach Sidcup after the great Tank Corps assault on Cambrai in November 1917”. In Wilson’s later writings, he forever held Harold Gillies and his work in the highest regard. During the Second World War, Wilson served as a Platoon commander in the Hampstead Home Guard, and his day job entailed working at Albemarle Street premises of John Morgan, bespoke tailors, supplying uniforms to officers.
Great War Memorial Panel, an interesting sheet copper panel with pressed out names and ranks of various members of the British forces. It appears to be mostly officers but some other ranks also. Names include 2nd Lieut Foster H K, Lieut Haslam W, Lieut Knight O R, Capt Sanger-Davies Ll H, plus others. Measures 46 x 105 ½ cms. Drill holes to the edge for fixing.
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