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Lot 181
FIVE BOXED MOKO LESNEY BRITISH CAR MODELS, Vauxhall Cresta, No.22, Ford Zodiac, No.33, sea green, Austin A50 Cambridge, No36, roof brace, metal wheels, Ford Zodiac Convertible, No.39, pale peach body, light green base/interior, metal wheels, Jaguar D-Type, No.41, 1st issue, metal wheels, RN41, all models in very good condition with only very minor paint loss and wear, all contained in Moko type B boxes which range from good to poor with missing flaps, marking and wear, all except No.22 are the later version with model number in black on end flaps
Lot 194
TWO BOXED DIE CAST DINKY TOYS MODEL VEHICLES, the first a Vauxhall Crest Saloon, reference 164, Maroon lower body,, light beige upper half, cream hubs, silvered detail in parts, no windows, light wear, mostly dust, wheels discoloured, box with general wear, the second a type 1 box Rolls Royce Silver Wraith, reference 150, two toned grey body with silvered bumpers and hubs, suspension works, tx disk on window, good condition, box with some creases
Lot 192
FIVE BOXED MATCHBOX SUPERFAST 75 MODEL CARS, the first a New 54d Mobile Home, cream body with black base, a New 52b Police Launch with white deck, light blue hull, blue glass, orange stripes, 'Police' two light blue men and two horns, a New 38d Ford Camper, orange-red body, green glass, a cream back, unpainted base, a 53d Flareside Pick-up, blue body, clear glass, '326' and 'Baja Bouncer', and a New 70c S.P. Gun in military green, brown tracks, all boxed with a range of defects, most with sun damage
Lot 196
TWO BOXED DIE CAST DINKY TOYS MODEL VEHICLES, the first a type 2 Studebaker Golden Hawk, reference 169, light green body with cream rear, cream wheels, tax disk on window and others to rear, good condtion apart from a loss to paint on bottom edge, box general wear with creasing, the second a type 2 Volkswagen Saloon, reference 181, light grey body wirth blue hubs, box with a tear along one tab, general wear
Lot 217
A COLLECTION OF BOXED AND LOOSE DIECAST MODEL VEHICLES, to include three Matchbox 1-75 Series Superfast models, a 38F Ford Model 'A' Van 'Champion Spark Plugs' with blue body, a Ford Cortina 55d with metallic red body, light yellow interior, opening doors, and a Ford Model 'A; 73c with metallic green body, dark green wings, green glass, an unboxed Corgi Smith's Karrier Van in blue and white and a five boxed Corgi Collectors models, a boxed Polistil Suzuki 750, two boxed Matchbox 1981 Royal Wedding buses, also included are Lledo, VanGuards, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, an IXO 1961 Jaguar E-Type JHR 2696, to name a few, the outer cardboard boxes and models vary in condition, note photographic images to enable you to determine the condition of the lot
Lot 256
A COLLECTION OF BOXED MICRO TRAINS N GAUGE THOMAS KINKADE 'PAINTER OF LIGHT' SERIES MODELS, comprising FT locomotive, Box Cars No's.1 - 6, 8 - 12 and Caboose, all contained in a metal camera case, with three similar Kinkade Christmas/Nativity Box Cars, Micro-Mouse Christmas Box Car etc., all models appear complete and in very good condition, look to have hardly, if ever, been removed from boxes which are all complete and in good condition (2 boxes)
Lot 201
FOUR BOXED DIECAST DINKY TOYS MODEL SPORTS CARS, the first a Mercedes Benz Racing Car, reference 237, white body with red interior and hubs, blue driver, number 30 painted to body, noted paint loss to rear, box with gerenal wear, the second a Jaguar Type D Racing Car, reference 238, pale blue body, blue interior and hubs, white driver, paint coming free on seated figure, some errors in light blue paint with little loss, box crushed and worn, a Vanwall Racing Car, reference 239, mint green body and hubs, white driver with red interior, number 32 to body, some casting errors and losses to paint, box slightly crushed with pencil marks, and a Connaught Racing Car, reference 236, dark green body with green hubs, white driver, silver detail, number 35 to body, box very worn with missing panels and flatterned
Lot 113
A BOXED IDEAL POSIN TRESSY DOLL, reference 1024-9, 3P-0330, doll featured in a light blue and white dress, black hair, hair wrapped with doll in a bag stamped 'made in Hong Kong', untested, with instructions sealed named to the top Gorgeous Tressy, perforated corners on the box one is broken, wear to corners, sticker damage to top panel with pen marks
Lot 115
TWO BOXED 1971 IDEAL CRISSY DOLLS, the first a Movin'... Groovin' Crissy, 1082-7, orange dress light brown hair still wrapping in plastic packaging, comb and leaflet in the box, wrapping in orange tissue paper with tape stuck to one edge with tears, the second a Talky Crissy, 1084-3, red/brown hair, in a pink robe, accessories in the base of the box, both boxes with wear to edges and general wear to panels
Lot 191
SIX BOXED MATCHBOX SUPERFAST 75 MODEL CARS, the first is a a New 70c S.P. Gun in military green, brown tracks, a New 52b Police Launch with white deck, light blue hull, blue glass, orange stripes, 'Police' two light blue men and two horns, a New 5c US Mail Truck, light blue body, white roof, white base, silver hubs, 'US MAIL' on bonnet, a New 24c Diesel Shunter, light yellow body, light brown control panel, red base, 'D1496-RF' label, a New 36d Refuse Truck, metallic red cab, yellow container, 'Collectomatic' on container, and a 51c Combine Harvester, Red body, yellow blades and arm, black base, black wheels, all boxed with a range of defects, most with sun damage
Lot 266
A QUANTITY OF ASSORTED BOXED TRI-ANG WRENN AND WRENN RAILWAYS OO GAUGE WAGONS, to include various Freelance Ore Wagons, 'Clay Cross Limestone' with orange board (W4600P), 'Pycroft Granite' in light green (W5017), 'Southdown' (W5006), 12T Short Tank Wagon 'Shell' (W5040) and 2 x Six Wheel Tank Wagon 'U D' (W4657) etc., all appear VG in VG boxes (10)
Lot 193
An unusual African 19th century leather Sjambok or drovers whip.Fashioned from animal hide, or even perhaps a tail, with a distinctive curled over end section.The thinner end piece has a fair amount of flexibility, with even the wider handle end allowing for some movement.Plus, an African steel spearhead, of traditional leaf shaped form, with etched collar section, and an African dagger with a chip carved handle, with a distinctive central ridge to the steel blade. 3 items. Sjambok length approximately 57.5cm length (unextended) - spearhead 46.2cm length, dagger approximately 41cm. Condition: generally good.Good all round patina and age related wear.Some nicking to the surface at the handle end, but this doesn’t detract.The spearhead has a darkened finish, with some age related patina. The dagger is minus any kind of sheath, and has some light corrosion to the the blade, and some undulation or kink to the blade.
Lot 289
A good selection of 19th and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: The Gordon Highlanders (used 1881-1994), the Royal Hampshire Regiment (used 1881-1992), the Royal Irish Rifles (pre-1902 example), the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (used 1888-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1968), the Highland Light Infantry (used 1881-1952, and 1952-1959), the Highlanders (used 1994-2006), the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (used 1881-1926, and 1926-1968), the Royal Irish Rangers (used 1968-1992), and the Royal Irish Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1922). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, anodised, and plastic, in varying sizes. 68 buttons in total. Condition: good. Some normal signs of age and service wear to some examples. Some of the brass examples show polishing to the high points of the design, and also tarnishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.
Lot 9
A WW1 Territorial Force War Medal, awarded to 3756 Pte James Hobbs of the 2/4th Somerset Light Infantry. Manufactured in bronze, with the correct impressed naming to the edge. Complete with its original silk ribbon. Notes: Pte Hobbs also used the service number 20149, and is further entitled to the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Published records state that he first served in Egypt (4B), and France & Belgium (1A), and was disembodied on February 21st 1919. Condition: good. Normal age related toning to the surface, and some light contact marks from wear. Some polishing to the very highest points of the design. Good clean original ribbon.
Lot 288
A good selection of late 19th century and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: Light Infantry Regiments (used 1948-1959, and from 1959 onwards), the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment (used 1881-1901, 1901-1952, and 1952-1970), The Queen’s Lancashire Regiment (used 1970-2006), the Manchester Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1952), the Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge’s Own) (used 1881-1958), the Oxfordshire Light Infantry (used 1881-1908, and 1908-1946. Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. 67 buttons total, in varying sizes. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear to some examples, with the brass pieces showing evidence of polishing to the high points of the designs. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.
Lot 294
A good selection of 19th and 20th century British military tunic buttons. To include examples for: the Royal Dublin Fusiliers (used 1881-1902, and 1903-1922), the Royal Fusiliers The City of London Regiment (used 1881-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1963), the Home Counties Brigade (used 1959-1967), the East Yorkshire Regiment (Duke of Yorks Own) (used 1883-1958), the Essex Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1958), the Fusilier Brigade (used 1961-1963), and the Royal Highland Fusiliers (1959-2006). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. 68 buttons total. Condition: good. Some normal light age and service wear, with tarnishing and patination. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.
Lot 25
A WW2 and General Service Medal group, awarded to 14485958 Pte R. Minshull of the 2nd Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. To include: the 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, and the George VI General Service Medal with clasp for Palestine 1945-48. The medals are mounted on a fabric covered thick card backing, with them each being stitched into place at their suspensions. Notes: Pte Minshull’s GSM and clasp is confirmed in the relevant roll, with it noting that he served with the 2nd North Staffs between April 6th 1946 and October 8th 1947. The GSM is named in the usual style, with the WW2 campaign medals being unnamed as issued. Condition: good. The medals have toned with age, and there are some light signs of polishing to the surface. Because the medals are stitched into place, it’s impossible to see the reverse sides properly, but from what is visible they appear to be in good order.
Lot 7A
A WW1 1915 Star trio, ribbon bar, and cap badge awarded to PLY 14777 Cpl H.Holmes of the Royal Marine Light Infantry. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, pin on ribbon bar, a WW1 era RMLI cap badge, and a small gilt metal Edward VIII commemorative medallion. Notes: Harry Holmes was born on March 10th 1890 at St Barnabas, Derby. He enlisted on May 10th 1909, and his civilian occupation was noted as being a Railway Porter. While serving on HMS Defence from Jan 1st 1916 to Feb 23rd 1916 his cause of discharge from the Ship or Division was noted as being ‘Incompetent’, which might explain his demotion from Corporal on the 1915 Star, down to Private on the BWM and Victory Medal. After his demobilisation in 1919 he later went on to enrol in the Royal Fleet Reserve on February 11th 1920, which he appeared to have served in until 1924. His service records confirm the trio as his full entitlement. Condition: good. Some normal age related toning to the medal, and minor wear from polishing.
Lot 66
A good selection of circa WW2 era Royal Air Force sweetheart brooches. To include: 2 silver and enamel examples, both marked ‘silver’ to the reverse, a gold plated or gilt example, a silver example marked ‘silver’ to the reverse, a gold plated or gilt and enamel horse shoe ‘good luck’ brooch, and a Roycal Canadian Air Force silver and enamel brooch, marked ‘silver’ in raised latters to the reverse. Each with hinged pins and C clasps to the reverse. 6 in total. Ranging in size, from 4.6cm across the wings, down to 4cm across. The horseshoe brooch measures 3.1cm across. Condition: very good. Some normal light wear from use, but the enamel examples are intact, with no splits or repairs to the silver. Each has a working pin and catch.
Lot 299
A good selection of 19th and 20th century regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: the Royal Anglian Regiment (used 1964-1970), the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (used 1881-2006), the King’s Own Border Regiment (used 1881-1959), the Border Regiment (used 1884-1949), the Border Regiment Volunteer Battalions (used 1884-1959), and the Border Regiment (used 1949-1959). Examples included are brass, gilt brass, silvered, anodised, and what appears to be a chromed example (for the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders). The buttons vary in size, with some of the smaller examples being worn at the cuff. 37 buttons total. Condition: very good. Some normal light age and service related wear, tarnishing, and patination. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.
Lot 209
A Spanish M1941 knife bayonet or ‘bolo’ for the 8mm M1943 Mauser rifle. Of standard form, with the usual bolo blade profile, and cross hatched wooden grips. Painted steel pommel with push button release catch. Marked to the ricasso for the Toledo factory, with the serial number of 4941 impressed to the reverse side. Complete with its correct black painted scabbard, with matched serial number. Approximately 39.5cm length in scabbard, blade length 24.9cm. Condition: generally good. Some normal age and service wear, plus loss of black painted finish. Clean and bright blade, with light track lines from withdrawing from its scabbard.
Lot 157
A WW2 era German K98 bayonets, dated 1942, and with matched serial numbers of 9671 to the blade and scabbard. Markers mark of ‘42ffc’ for Friedrich Herder Abr.Sohn, Solingen. With ridged bakelite grips, steel cross guard, and pommel with button release catch. Blued blade with single edge and flattened spine, and a single fuller. Complete with original leather frog, with retaining strap and button. Approximately 40.5cm in its scabbard, blade length 25.1cm. Condition: very good. Some light age and service wear, with most of original bluing present to blade (normal ‘track’ lines from withdrawing from scabbard). Intact bakelite grips and working pommel button. Leather frog is supple, with minor surface cracking to the retainer strap. Very minor shallow dent to the backpiece, and another to the scabbard, but neither of these detract. Overall, a very nice example of its type.
Lot 117
A pair French Adrian helmets, including WW1 and WW2 examples. The WW1 M15 example is complete with its top comb, and the usual beaded rim where the peak meets the crown (indicative of a WW1 helmet). The front has a painted ‘UP’ mark, and 2 slots where a badge was once applied. The interior retains its black leather 6 tongue liner with drawstring cord. WW2 era M26 French Adrian helmet, complete with liner. Complete with its usual top comb, but devoid of its badge to the front, with there now being 2 slots where it was. The liner of is of grey/blue colour and has 6 tongues with eyelet to each. One of the tabs is stamped with the number 45, and a Lyon makers mark, but this is not readable. Condition: the WW1 example shows service and age wear, with a dent to the crown, and some surface rust. The WW2 era helmet shows some service wear to the crown, with some paint loss, and light surface rust spots. The liner shows normal soiling from service wear, but is nevertheless intact.
Lot 99
An unusual WW1 era, 1916 dated painted British 18 pound shell case. Fully painted to the outside, with a black ground, ‘Somme’, poppies, a mourning soldiers, and a memorial cross. The painted decorated exterior was most likely carried out much later than the date of the shell case. Approximately 26.8cm height. Condition: generally good. A little light wear in places, but no splits or dents into the brass casing.
Lot 291
A good selection of late 19th and 20th century British military tunic buttons. In various sizes, with examples being silvered, brass, and anodised finishes. To include: the Royal Scots Fusiliers (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1952), the Seaforth Highlanders - Rosshire Buffs The Duke of Albany’s (used 1881-1961), Sherwood Foresters - Derbyshire Regiment (used 1881-1901), the Sherwood Foresters - Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment (used 1902-1952, and 1953-1970), the Ulster Defence Regiment (used 1970-1992), the Somerset Light Infantry (used 1881-1947), the South Staffordshire Regiment (used 1881-1902, 1902-1952, and 1952-1959), the South Wales Borderers (used 1881-1960), and the Staffordshire Regiment (used 1959-2007). 66 buttons in total. Condition: good. Some normal age and service wear, along with some tarnishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.
Lot 211
A German Bundeswehr Cold War era M1211 combat knife. With contoured and textured handle, fixed with 2 rivets, with one having a central hole for threading a strap through. The handle a small table fixed to one side with ‘BW’ impressed into it. With a satin finished single edged steel blade, with flat spine. Marked to the ricasso with ‘JFW 69’ with 69 likely being the date of issue. Complete with green painted metal scabbard, with integrated leather belt loop and retaining strap. Approximately 27.2cm in the scabbard, blade length 14cm. Condition: generally good. Some light service wear to the handle and blade, but the metal scabbard shows paint loss and scratching to the surface.
Lot 145
A WW1 German Iron Cross 1st class, complete with it’s fitted case of issue. A non maker marked example, made in the usual way, with a black painted magnetic iron core, sandwiched between a silvered frame and closed back. As is normally seen, there is a thin seam line to the edge of the frame where the 2 halves are joined together. The back has the distinctive ‘coke bottle’ style pin, together with a square section C clasp. The fitted case is of the usual form, with silver Maltese cross motif to the lid, and satin lining to the interior. The case also has a push button release to the edge. Given the shape of the pin to the reverse, this cross may be a later issued piece, perhaps from the 1920’s / 30’s. Approximately 4.5cm width. Condition: generally very good. The front side is excellent, with some of its original frosted finish remaining. The iron core is good, with no losses or corrosion. The back shows some tarnishing and patination from use, with the pin having minute scratching from wear, plus loss of the silvered finish. The case is in very good order, with only light contact marks to the surface in places.
Lot 151
A WW2 era German Casualty Soldbuch, together with a rare surviving casualty wound label, named to Schutzen Joseph Bierl of the 1/Panzergrenadier-Regiment 129. Josef Bierl was born in June 1922, and joined the Wehrmacht in December 1941. He underwent his grenadier training, and then joined Schutzen-Regiment 129, which later became Panzergrenadier-Regiment 129, which formed part of the 22.Panzer Division. Josef served in the southern part of the eastern front in July 1942, where he sustained shrapnel wounds to both legs, an arm, and head. Despite his injuries, he was fit enough to rejoin his unit by October 1942. He was badly wounded in November 1942, where he received a ‘Begleitzettle’, which instructed his doctor to amputate his leg. Unfortunately this wasn’t enough to save his life, and he died at Feldlazarret 779 the day after the amputation. His grave is located at Kaschary / Millerowo-Russland. Condition: both the Soldbuch and label are in good condition, showing just normal light age and service wear, plus the Soldbuch is complete. No photograph was ever fixed into the book. The inside page of the Soldbuch has a little water staining, but this doesn’t detract.
Lot 33
A General Service Medal 1918-62, with clasp for Palestine 1945-48, awarded to 14484371 Tpr B.Wilson of the 8th Royal Tank Corps (Royal Armoured Corps). With usual impressed naming to the edge. Notes: Trooper Wilson is noted as being ‘Cpl’ on the medal roll, his clasp entitlement being confirmed. The medal ribbon is fitted with a pin back clasp for pinning onto a uniform. Condition: good. Some toning and light contact marks from wear.
Lot 254
An Antique Indian style short gun with flared iron barrel 25” overall with barrel at 13” Bore at muzzle 1½” Round barrel with significant flare at muzzle commencing at approx. 3½” from muzzle. No ramrod Indian style butt and lock plate and brass trigger guard. Cock, frizzen and pan complete but cock and frizzen seized. The lock has not been removed for examination and all internal components may not be in place. Significant corrosion to barrel but some evidence of original light etched engraving. Poor wood/metal fit and may be an amalgamation of parts. Fully stocked with plain wood with dark aged patination. Decorative piece. BUYER MUST BE OVER 18
Lot 5
A Queen’s South Africa Medal with Clasp for Cape Colony, awarded to 220 Squadron Quarter Master Sergeant W.H.Milne of the Army Pay Corps. Hand engraved naming to the edge using to sloping sans serif capital letters. Notes: the QSA with Cape Colony clasp would appears to be SQMS Milne’s full entitlement. Some records additionally show the award of the 1901 South Africa clasp, but this is crossed through and noted as ‘delete’. Condition: generally good. Normal age related toning, plus light contact marks from wear. Suspension still relatively tight, and the clasp is well secured.
Lot 197
A British 1821 pattern light cavalry troopers style sword. Devoid of any marks whatsoever, so it’s unknown if it’s British made or perhaps a Prussian copy. Leather covered grip, with twisted wire binding, plain polished backpiece, with ‘ear’ to either side. Three bar steel guard and quillon. Slightly curved single edged blade, with flattened spine, and fuller running approximately three quarters of the length of the blade. Approximately 100cm length, blade length 86.5cm. Condition: break to the guard, but otherwise fair condition. One of the bars to the guard has a clean break through it, and is now now slightly misaligned where the tow halves should meet. Some slight degradation and loss to the leather grip, but it remains firmly in place (as is the wire binding). Blade relatively clean and bright, with just a few age related marks. Some very light surface corrosion to the guard area, and some light nicks to the cutting edge of the blade.
Lot 196
A post WW2 Dutch variant of the US M4 bayonet, but actually manufactured by the German manufacturer, E & F Hörster in circa 1951-52. Complete with its US made USM8A1 scabbard, which was manufactured by the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind (marked ‘PWH). The bayonet has a deep red / brown phenolic grip, which is based upon the US leather type. With blued blade, cross guard, and pommel. The only mark to the bayonet appears to be the Hörster trademark to the cross guard, being a letter H bisected by a sword. The bayonet was for use with the M1 Carbine, used by the Dutch forces in the early 1950’s. Approximately 31.5cm in scabbard, blade length 17cm. Condition: good. Some normal service wear, with some tiny chipping around the screw holes on the handle, and normal light scuffing from handling. The blade shows minor loss of bluing from use, but is otherwise very good. The scabbard is without damage, having just light service wear.
Lot 123
A fine and scarce large fragment of copper sheathing, salvaged from the wreckage site of HMS Bounty, in Bounty Bay at Pitcairn Island in the early 1970’s. The piece, patinated with verdigris, oxidisation, and a small patch of barnacles, is housed in a purpose made oak frame, glazed to both sides to allow viewing of the item. The copper is sunk into a slot cut into the base, which allows it sit upright, plus there is also what appears to be an original ships nail hammered into the wood to steady it. The framed has an applied engraved brass plaque to the top, stating ‘HMS Bounty aka HM Armed Vessel Bounty 1787-1790’. Provenance: acquired by R.A.F. Chief Technician John Coleman, likely in 1973 or possibly 1974, when he was stationed there in order to assist with the setting up of the radio station. CH.T. Coleman travelled to Pitcairn on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship, Sir Percival, with the R.A.F team and equipment landing there firstly in May 1973, and for a second time in May 1974. The inclusion of two handwritten logs, detailing Island life, residents, weather, and the work carried out, offers an interesting insight into daily life, and the comings and going’s of the inhabitants. Several entries detail fishing and swimming trips in Bounty Bay, with mention of being shown the location of the wreck of HMS Bounty. In an entry from Sunday 20th May 1973, John Coleman states in his log that ‘in fact you can still see a cannon embedded in the coral, it will probably stay there forever. Nearby there were also sheets of copper from the ships bottom, well encrusted with the invading coral’. Another entry from Sunday 1st July 1973 mentions him assisting in the raising on one of Bounty’s cannons from the seabed. It seems highly likely that the copper fragment was salvaged during one of the above mentioned trips in Bounty Bay, though the exact date is unknown. Notes: HMS Bounty, also known as HM Armed Vessel Bounty started life as a Merchant Vessel, before its purchase by the Royal Navy in 1787. It set sail on a botanical mission to acquire breadfruit plants in order to transport them to the British West Indies as part of an experiment to establish whether it could be used as a food crop for enslaved workers in plantations. The ship was commanded by Lieutenant William Bligh, until April 28th 1790, when the famous mutiny occurred, led by the Master’s Mate Fletcher Christian. Bligh was put aboard a 23 foot launch, along with 18 loyalist crewmen, and successfully made the astonishing 4164 mile voyage to the colonial outpost of Timor over 47 days. The mutineers, now in command of the Bounty, made their way initially to Tubuai, and then later to Tahiti, and then back to Tubuai, where the party attempted to establish a settlement, despite constant clashes with native islanders. Over time, discontent grew amongst the mutineers, with some voting to go back to Tahiti and take their chances there. Christian agreed to transport them there, before setting sale to Pitcairn with the remaining 9 mutineers. After being stripped of parts for use on the island, HMS Bounty was set ablaze and destroyed on January 23rd 1790. The bottom section of the hull of Bounty was clad in copper in order to protect the wood from shipworm, and provide extra longevity to the structure. Case size 48.1cm width, depth 11.4cm, height 36cm. Condition: very good. Aside from the obvious oxidisation and verdigris to the copper, the metal is in good stable condition, and seems to be securely fixed in the frame. Some light contact marks to the frame in places, but nothing that detracts. Some very slight foxing to the inside of the glass on both side, likely where some moisture has crept in over the years.
Lot 210
A United States Vietnam War era M7 bayonet, with its M8A1 scabbard. The metal throat of the scabbard is also marked PWH for the Pennsylvania Working Home for the Blind. The bayonet is of the usual form, having a composite textured grip, with a flat pommel and integrated squeeze clip for attaching to a rifle. The cross guard is straight, a large muzzle ring, with this being marked M7 and the makers name of Imperial. Straight single edged parkerised blade, with a false edge near the tip. The scabbard is of dark green composite material, with a metal tip with grommet for attaching a cord. The scabbard retains it green webbing frog, with belt clip and retaining strap. Approximately 32cm in its scabbard, blade length 17.3cm. Condition: good. Good clean blade, with original finish. Intact grip with only minor service wear. The scabbard shows some light age and service wear, but is other good. Overall a good example of its type.
Lot 220
2 examples of the AKM Type II bayonet (AK47). Both with moulded plastic handles, and plastic scabbards with metal wire cutters to the chape. Standard type blades, with serrated section and cut out slot. The example with a black scabbard has hand etched matching numbers to the grip and scabbard. Each approximately 33cm length in scabbards, blade lengths 15cm. Condition: generally good. Normal light service wear, with a little rubbing and lightening to the brown plastic on one example. Otherwise intact with no chips or cracking, and both having clean blades.
Lot 217
A Yugoslavian M1956 knife bayonet for the 9mm M1956 submachine gun. With moulded plastic grips with integrated sliding button release catch to the pommel. Blued double edged blade, with part number 36-189-6 stamped to the ricasso, and the serial number 48824. Complete with blued steel scabbard and brown leather frog. Approximately 28.8cm in scabbard, blade length 17.8cm. Condition: good. Normal light service and age wear, with light track lines to the blade where it has been withdrawn from the scabbard. Intact plastic grips, with only light contact marks. Good colour and patination to the leather frog.
Lot 166
A post WW2 Portuguese M1948 knife bayonet for the FBP Submachine Gun. With wooden slab grips secured by 2 screws. Black painted pommel with T shaped slot and button release catch. Painted oval shaped steel cross guard, with part muzzle ring. Black painted stiletto blade, of flattened diamond form. Complete with steel scabbard. Apparently unmarked except for the serial number 15268 stamped to the cross guard. Approximately 31cm in scabbard, blade length 17.5cm. Condition: good. Some normal light service wear to the wooden handle, and some areas of paint loss to the steel parts.
Lot 12
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to T/35840 Driver J.Tate of the Army Service Corps, plus other items. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, a WW2 era Hudson A.R.P whistle, and a variety of British and French coins, some silver and half silver. Notes: Dvr Joseph Tate first entered the conflict in France on September 9th 1915, and was discharged on June 18th 1919. His full medal entitlement is confirmed as being the trio. Condition: generally good to the medals. Normal age related toning, and some light wear from polishing. Each medal is complete with its original silk ribbon, and these are a little soiled / dusty with age. The coins range in date from the 18th century, through to modern commemorative crowns, and vary in condition, with many of the older coins being in very worn condition. The A.R.P whistle has a dent to one side, and a little loss of nickel plating to the surface.
Lot 144C
A small collection of original WW2 era German award certificates, relating to 1945 casualty Unteroffizier Max Mory of the 8 / Infanterie - Regiment 246. To include certificates for: the War Merit Cross with Swords, dated April 20th 1942, with the reverse side having a very rare typed citation for the award, signed by his Oberleutnant u.Kompanie-Fuhrer. Plus, the Eastern Front Winter War Medal certificate dated August 1st 1942, the silver grade Infantry Assault Badge dated May 15th 1943, and an Armed Forces Completion of Service Certificate. All of the certificates are named to Max Mory. Notes: Max Mory was born on March 7th 1915, and according to official records, he has been missing / dead since February 1st 1945. He is commemorated in the memorial book at the Poznan-Milostowo cemetery in Poland. The citation included would appear to congratulate Mory for his efforts in providing food for the company, even in the most trying circumstances, such as snow drifts and lack of transport. Condition: good. Some normal age related wear, such as light stains, fold lines etc, but all of the details remain clear.
Lot 127
A scarce and important early 20th century Royal Portuguese Navy officers sword, once belonging to the last King of Portugal, Manuel II (1889-1932). Of usual form, featuring a fish skin grip (lacking wire binding), gilt brass guard with fouled anchor and crown, gilt brass backpiece leading up to a lions head pommel. Fold down catch to the guard to secure the blade into the scabbard, with raised button to the throat area of the scabbard. Steel single edged quill point blade and piped back, with gilded detail to both sides, plus an etched fouled anchor and crown, a fully rigged sailing ship, foliate patterns, and a black cartouche for adding a name. Complete with its black leather scabbard, with gilt brass throat, mid section, and chape, with the throat and mid section having suspension rings to attach to a sword belt. There is additionally an original bullion sword knot attached to the upper suspension ring, plus a 1911 dated photograph of King Manuel II, dedicated to ‘Antonio Pereira’ and signed ‘Manuel R’. The date of April 30th 1911, and the location of ‘Richmond’ quoted on the photograph would indicate that this was presented after the King had fled into exile. He is dressed in the uniform of a naval officer, and is pictured with the actual naval officer’s sword offered in this lot, albeit with a slightly different sword knot shown in the photograph. Provenance: the piece was originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira (who was formally known as Antonio), who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, one of which was this naval sword. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The naval sword and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Approximate length in scabbard 93cm, blade length 77.2cm. Condition: generally solid, with some age and service wear. The gilt finish has mostly worn away to the brass, with traces remaining in places. The blade has some mottling and some small areas of surface corrosion. The fish skin grip is intact, but the wire binding is absent. The leather to the scabbard is intact, but each of the brass mounts are missing their securing pins, and therefore will move. The photograph has some losses to the card mount, plus some light staining along the bottom edge.
Lot 100
A Zulu igqoka shield, of stiffened cowhide, with traditional slots cut into front, into which is inserted a darker coloured hide strips. With single twisted hide handle to the reverse. The shield’s size would indicate for courting ceremonies or dancing, rather than an item of warfare. Some age to the item, but likely dating from the early to mid 20th century./ Approximately 54cm x 33.5cm. Condition: generally good. Some darkening / soiling to the light coloured hide, with some very minor losses to the surface. The reverse has 2 vertical cuts to the hide on one side, which appears as 2 darker lines to the front side.
Lot 238
De-activated Winchester Mod. 1892 underlever rifle No. 286275 originally chambered for .44WCF. Bright cleaned finish to all metal surfaces with overall grey patinated finish and light surface pitting with original marks clearly evident. Woodwork clean and tidy but with some light marks and scuffs commensurate with age and use. IMPORTANT NOTE THE GUN IS DEACTIVATED BUT TO PRE-2018 STANDARD ONLY AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY A PRE-2018 PROOF HOUSE DEACTIVATION CERTIFICATE. IT CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED BY A REGISTERED FIREARMS DEALER, MUSEUM HOLDING CURRENT UK LICENCE OR WITH APPROPRIATE EXEMPTION.
Lot 201
A pair of late 19th century German made Solingen fencing foils, together with another similar pair, also likely German in origin. Each foil has a square section blade, with 3 having blunted safety tips, and another sharpened to a point. Double loop guards to each, with one pair having a leather guard liners. Leather wrapped grips to one pair, and fabric to another, leading up to brass pommels. One pair is clearly marked Solingen to the blades, with the other pair faintly marked to one of the blades. Approximate lengths vary between 98.5cm and 105cm. Condition: some age and service wear. Darkening to the steel parts, plus tarnishing to the brass elements. The grips are intact, but show some soiling and light wear from handling and use. Some pitting in places to the blades, plus some of the guards are a little bent back.
Lot 206
A WW2 style combat or boot knife for the German Luftwaffe. Possibly an old reproduction, and lacking any kind of issue marks to blade (as is usually seen). With a 2 piece wooden grip, secured by 3 steel rivets. Usual blade pattern, with single edge and another shorter cutting edge neat the tip. Complete with black steel scabbard with belt hooks. Approximately 31.7cm in scabbard, blade length 17.4cm. Condition: good. Some light age and service wear.
Lot 295
A good selection of 19th and 20th century regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for the: Black Watch The Royal Highlanders (used 1881-1934), the Black Watch The Royal Highlanders (used 1934-2006), the Connaught Rangers (used 1881-1894,1894-1902, and 1902-1922), and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Royal Regiment (Berkshire & Wiltshire) (used 1958-1971), and the East Anglian Brigade (1959-1964). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. The sizes vary, with the smaller examples being worn at the cuff. 32 buttons total. Condition: good. Some normal light age and service wear, with some tarnishing and patination, and a little polishing wear to the high points on some examples. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.
Lot 136
A WW2 era German D.D.A.C member’s enamel car plaque for Der Deutsche Automobil-Club e.V.A fine quality oval example, featuring a stylised German eagle, with a superimposed swastika in front of its claws.With 2 mounting holes at the east / west positions, and a small makers marks to the reverse side for ‘Stöger Wien VII’.Notes: formed after 1933 when the NSDAP amalgamated all existing motoring organisations within Germany.The organisation existed to advocate for motoring interests, including motorsports and travel and tourism.Approximately 10cm x 7cmCondition: good to most areasA little enamel loss to the outer black banding at the 7 o’clock position, plus a little light and insignificant scratching to the enamel surface.Some tarnishing and patination to the reverse side.
Lot 54
A good selection of WW2 and WW1 British Home Front badges. To include: a scarce wartime era Auxiliary Fire Service cloth badge for ‘Ashby Woulds U.D.C’, a scarce short lived chromium badge for the ‘A.R.P Women’s Voluntary Services’ (used for only 3 months from November 1938), an enamel Auxiliary Fire Service buttonhole badge, a Civil Nursing Reserve badge with pin fitting, 3 x sterling silver A.R.P badges (with 2 card boxes), a scarce 1915 dated Leicester County Special Constabulary enamel badge with buttonhole fitting, a St John’s Ambulance small brooch, and various other badges, buttons, and medallions. Condition: generally good. Some normal light age and service wear to some of the pieces.
Lot 298
A good selection of 19th and 20th century British regimental tunic buttons. To include examples for: the Dorsetshire Regiment (used 1881-1900, and 1900-1958), the Dorsetshire Regiment 2nd Battalion mess (1881-1900), the Duke of Wellington Regiment (used 1881-1920, and 1920-2006), the East Lancashire Regiment (used 1881-1959), the Durham Light Infantry (used 1902-1948), the East Kent Regiment (used 1881-1920, and 1902-1935), the Royal East Kent Regiment (used 1935-1952), the East Surrey Regiment (used 1881-1902, and 1902-1952). Examples include brass, gilt brass, silvered, and anodised. Varying sizes, with the small type being worn on a tunic cuff. 63 buttons total. Condition: good. Normal light age and service wear, some some tarnishing and patination to the surface of some examples. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.
Lot 93
A collection of circa WW2 era, and possibly early, military items related to 2nd Lt Gilbert Stockton (1911-1976) of the Gordon Highlanders. To include: a cast sterling silver officer’s cap badge for the Gordon Highlanders, marked to the reverse for ‘A&J Smith - Aberdeen’, and ‘Silver’ with 2 lugs or loops for fixing to a cap, 2 x silver identity bracelets, both named to ‘G.Stockton’ with the service number of ‘200994’ (and one having his rank as 2nd Lt), numerous brass Gordon Highlanders tunic buttons, a matched pair of bronze Gordon Highlanders collar badges, a post WW2 Burma Star association members badge (with buttonhole fitting), a brass buckle, RAF cap badge, an RAF swagger stick, plus numerous brass officers rank stars or ‘pips’. Notes: the London Gazette mentions Gilbert Stockton in 1941, when he moved from cadet status to being granted his commission as a 2nd Lt. The silver cap badge could be earlier than WW2, as A&J Smith were in operation from 1867-1965. Condition: some items with faults. The Gordon Highlanders cap badge has a good patina and age related toning, but has lost part of one of its antlers on the left side, plus there is a fracture to the ivy leaf frame, which has been repaired to the front side at some point in the past. A few of the buttons have some verdigris, as does the RAF cap badge. One of the chains on one of the identity bracelets has become detached. The nickel ball top top the swagger stick has some light dents and some light corrosion patches.
Lot 138A
A selection of WW2 German equipment. To include: a good pair of late WW2 era. German army M37 pattern ankle gaiters, manufactured in moss green canvas, with black grain leather reinforcements, and tan leather straps. Both gaiters are ink stamped ‘RKStW’ with one also having a clear number 44 for 1944. White stitching to the hemmed areas. Plus, a WW2 era pair of M44 trouser braces, marked ‘ggb44’, and a pair of black leather Zeltbahn straps, one marked bdr44 and the other marked gmo42. The latter is also unit marked ‘2FJR’ (2.Fallschirmjäger?). Both straps retain their metal buckles and leather retaining loops. And a old reproduction of a German ‘Stielhandgranate’ with turned wooden handle, and screw off end cap. The cylindrical head is embossed stamped ‘RR564 1939’, and paint / ink stamp featuring the eagle and swastika, and ‘WaA 564’. Curiously, the grenade is fitted with what appears to be a genuine period splinter sleeve. Approximately 35.5cm in length. Condition: good. Some normal light service and age related wear, but no apparent damage or repairs. The grenade shows some patination to the wooden shaft, and some minor paint chipping to the metal parts.
Lot 43A
A good selection of WW1 / WW2 badges and buttons, covering various regiments. To include: a WW1 Silver War Badge (number B119716) awarded to 449498 Pte Richard Newton of the South Staffordshire Regiment, and later the Labour Corps, cap badges for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Highland Light Infantry, The King’s Liverpool Scottish, the London Scottish, 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars, Tank Corps, Australian Commonwealth Millitary Forces, the Buffs, RAF, Northamptonshire, Beds & Herts, a WW2 era Auxiliary Fire Service silver badge, and many other cap badges, buttons, shoulder titles, and sweetheart brooches, including some American examples. Approximately 59 items. Condition: good to many pieces. A number of the cap badges show wear from service and polishing, with a several missing their fittings to the reverse. The pin to the Silver War Badge is slightly bent from wear, but functions as it should.
Lot 29
A good WW1 casualty and WW2 prisoner of war family medal group, awarded to Sidney Victor Tabberner, and his son, also Sidney Tabberner.To include: a WW1 British War Medal, Victory Medal, bronze memorial plaque, and scroll awarded to 21321 Pte Sidney Victor Tabberner of the 10th battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment.The memorial plaque has been mounted in a period dark oak frame for display.The medals, along with his sons WW2 medals, have been mounted, albeit haphazardly, on a similar carved oak plaque.The WW2 medals belonging to his son, also Sidney Tabberner, comprise of the 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, 1939-45 War Medal, Italy Star, and the Africa Star.The medals are loose on a cord ribbon, and mounted in the incorrect order, with WW1 medals mixed in with the WW2 examples.Also included is a ‘Tenbury Wells Welcome Home Fund’ certificate, named to Sydney Tabberner of the KSLI, a WW2 map produced by the Red Cross & St John Organisation, with it showing Germany and it’s many POW camps.The back of the map has a pencil inscription, reading ‘Sydney Tabberner POW April 13th 1945 released’.Plus, WW1 Admiralty gilt metal and enamel ‘On War Service 1914’ badge, a French Benedictine Frecamp medallion 658-1790, a loose WW1 Victory medal (in poor condition, missing its suspension ring).Barely any details are decipherable to edge, but the service number would indicate it was awarded to GS-79200 Pte Frederick A Jones of the Royal Fusliers.Notes: Sydney Victor Tabberner was born on August 8th 1892 in Birmingham.He died in the immediate post war era, on November 27th 1918, while serving with the 10th Warwickshire Regiment in France & Flanders.Although Sidney was a casualty of the conflict on the Western Front, records show that he died at the First General Hospital, Cambridge, as was buried in Yardley, Birmingham.Sidney left a widow, Edith and a son, Sydney, who was born in 1915 (and who medals are in this lot).4037740 Pte Sydney Tabberner is recorded on his WW2 medal card as having served with the Durham Light Infanty, with his medal entitlement matching those included.The awards were issued in 1950, and it’s also noted that he was a POW.Further records show that he was interred at Stalag IV-D/Z in Annaburg, with his capture likely taking place in Sicily while with 8th battalion.Condition: generally good.Each of the medals has been polished for display in the past, with some loss of detail to the WW1 example and memorial plaque.the paper ephemera shows some age and service wear, but the important details are present.The map is complete, but torn along the fold lines in several places.
Lot 63
A good WW1 era Volunteer Training Corps armband for Basingstoke. Of usual form and construction, with a red wool body, and the separately applied black felt letters of ‘GR’ for George Rex. With narrow tab and nickel buckle fitting to the reverse side. Handwritten detail to the linen lining, stating that it is for ‘Basingstoke Volunteer Training Corps’, with it also having its former owner name ‘L.C. Whetham’ of the ‘No 1 Section Comm’. Notes: published records of its former owner are sparse, but there is a pension record for a Captain L.C.Whetham of the IA TC (Indian Army Training Corps), with his address being listed as Daneshill Cottage, Basingstoke, Hampshire. The medal rolls also confirm that a 2.Lieut L.C.Whetham was entitled to the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal, with the medals being issued by the Indian Office. Lewis Charles Whetham was born in circa 1877 and died in 1963. Approximately 17cm c 13cm. Condition: generally very good. Some light soiling to the inside from wear, and a little wear to the nap of the cloth from use. Tiny moth nip to the right of the letter R. Some light surface corrosion to the buckle.
Lot 62
A small collection of WW2 era Local Defence Force / Home Guard cloth insignia. To include: a Local Defence Force ‘LDV’ armband, with black text printed onto a khaki twill fabric. Some loose threads to the reverse from where it appears to have been sewn onto a uniform. Plus, another LDV armbands, but with the later ‘Home Guard’ screen printed patch sewn over the LDV. You can faintly see the original LDV from the reverse side. And 2 Home Guard shoulder titles, one embroidered and another screen printed. Both armbands approximately 19cm x 8.5cm. Condition: generally good. Some service and age wear to the LDV armband, with some small holed to the reverse, and some rust coloured soiling to both the back and front. The Home Guard armband and shoulder titles remain in good condition, with only light age and service wear.
Lot 69
A small collection of 6 circa WW2 era Royal Air Force silver and enamel sweetheart brooches, plus a Royal Australian Air Force silver and enamel brooch, and a Fleet Air Arm brooch. 5 of the examples use the traditional RAF wings motif, with all having the RAF and crowns enamelled, with one of those being suspended from a pin back bar, and another having finely enamelled wings. The other 3 example are of the bar brooch style, with each having enamel work to the front. 8 brooches in total. The largest example has a wingspan of 6.1cm. Condition: good to most, with a couple having enamel faults. The largest example (with blue wings) has small faults to the enamel on both wings. The small wings on a pin back bar has intact enamels, but is a little dirty to the light blue enamel parts. All arm marked silver to the reverse, and each retains its pin and clasp.
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