A pair of late 19th century German 800 standard white metal Rococo style, five branch, six light candelabra, by Vollgold, with acanthus scrolling arms and waisted scroll stems, height 51.5cm, weighted.Pitch sprung from base of one, otherwise both are in generally good order, commensurate with age and mild use.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
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A group of antiquities comprising two commemorative scarabs, an Egyptian style gypsum head, and two antique terracotta headsScarab with chip to the top thought to be period, drill hole above the head and at the base otherwise good 4.5 x 3.75 cm.Other scarab thought to be reproduction, heavy weighing stone, chipped near the head, drill holes to top and bottom 5 x 4 cm.Terracotta head of a woman thought to be Etruscan, nose has been repaired but is out of alignment chipping around the neck and small chips to the hair height 5.25 cm. Terracotta head of a leopard or lioness with some chipping around the neck and general wear height 9 cm including wooden plinth.Gypsum head a little dirty light scuff to the side of the face, chipping around the base height 6.5 cm, height with plinth 12.75 cm.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A pair of late Victorian silver two branch, three light Corinthian column candelabra, by Aldwinckle & Slater, with acanthus scroll arms and stepped square bases, with flambe extinguishers and later engraved inscription, London, 1893, height 60cm, weighted.Overall nice clean condition, commensurate with age and little use.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
A set of four early 20th century Louis XVI style ormolu three branch wall lights with acanthus, flower and mask plates and scroll branches Height 62cm. Width 41cm.Overall in very good untouched condition, just a little light oxidisation and some minor dents and rubbing to the extremities.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. Height 62cm. Width 41cm.
Pierre Joseph Hugonnet. A 1930s French Art Deco bronze model of a spear thrower, kneeling with spear raised aloft, on signed marble plinth, length 90cm, height 38cmOverall of an even light copper brown tone with some light rubbing at the extremities, plinth has a few minor nicks and chips around the edges but overall looks good.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. length 90cm, height 38cm
Thomas-Francois Cartier (1879-1943). A bronzed group of rutting stags, standing upon a naturalistic base, signed in the bronze, width 69cm, height 31cmOverall of an even dark brown patination, the stags slightly lighter with a little light rubbing to the raised extremities, signed on the right, essentially good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 69cm, height 31cmThomas-Francois Cartier (1879-1943).
Pierre Jules Mène (French, 1810-1879). A bronze group of a saddled horse standing upon a mound with a terrier at its feet, signed in the bronze, width 69cm, height 43cmOverall of a good rich dark chocolate brown patination with just a very little light rubbing to the extremities, signed in the bronze on the right, dust and dirt within all the crevities.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 69cm, height 43cm
Vincenzo Gemito (Italian 1852-1929). A bronze figural sculpture 'L'Acquaiolo' (The Water Carrier), foundry mark, height 52cmOverall with a light silvered bronze tone throughout, a little oxidised and dirty in places, some verdigris beneath the feet, foundry stamp to the top of the large urn and inscription to the back of the plinth,PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. height 52cm
Auguste Moreau (French, 1834-1917). A bronze figure of a nude girl seated on a mound holding a book with birds at her feet, signed in the bronze, on later simulated marble plinth, overall height 45cmOverall a light chocolate brown patination with old dirt marks and some oxidisation spots, signed on the side of the mound near the birds, plinth looks later, height without the plinth is 41cm.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. overall height 45cm
A 19th century bronze model of a griffon, standing with raised paw, length 58cm, height 45cmOverall in good condition with a dark greenish brown even patination, some light dirt marks.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. length 58cm, height 45cm
A Mont Blanc Year of the Golden Dragon fountain pen, the cap applied with a dragon holding a pearl in it's mouth, 18k gold nib with 4810 numbering and dated 2000, 13cmOverall looks to be in good condition, some very light scuffing to the black case, nib in good order, mechanism not tested but appears good, comes with a Mont Blanc casePLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 13cm
A pair of 19th century French Empire style bronze and ormolu four light candelabra, each with female angel stem holding the branches over head, on spherical topped floral decorated column plinths, 21cm wide, 80cm highOverall in fair to good condition, bronzes of good rich even chocolate brown patination, the ormolu with a matted finish and some oxidisation particularly on the plinths, sconces have loose wax pans which have been retained separately.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 21cm wide, 80cm high
A pair of 19th century French Empire style bronze and ormolu four light candelabra, each modelled with a classical athlete holding aloft the scrolling branches in one hand with a floral wreath in the other, raised upon domed and squared plinths, 25cm wide, 68cm highBoth in good condition, bronze of rich chocolate brown even patination, a little light verdigris to the foot of the female, branches equally in good order, sconces have been drilled to take electricity at some point, bases with a little light oxidisation.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 25cm wide, 68cm high
A pair of Louis XVI style bronze and ormolu two light candelabra, each with seated putto stem and scrolling foliate branches, on marble and slate bases, 22cm wide, 51cm highThese look to have been reconstructed to some extent in particular the bases look to have been adapted, however whatever marriage has occured is fairly successful, bronze and ormolu in good order, there is a join in the manufacturing process that shows at the base of the ormolu branches where the casting is a little crudely finished, stepped bases have red and grey marble over black slate, ormoly paw feet in good order.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 22cm wide, 51cm high
Editions Reverolis of Paris. A 1930's French Art Deco bronze figure of a classical athlete standing with raised arm, on signed marble plinth, width 51cm, depth 15cm, height 76cmOverall of an even greenish brown patination with just a little light rubbing to the raised extremities, marble plinth has small chips and nibbles around the edges.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. width 51cm, depth 15cm, height 76cm
Henri-Alfred-Marie Jacquemart (French, 1824-1896). An animalier bronze group of a hound looking at a tortoise Signed in the bronze Width 18cm. Height 15cm.Overall of an even dark chocolate brown pattern nation, just a little light rubbing to the raised extremities.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. Width 18cm. Height 15cm.
A pair of Louis XVI style bronze and ormolu cassolets with goats head terminals and loaded circular bases Height 23cm.A little dusty and dirty, even dark chocolate brown patination with some light surface scratching to the bronze of the sides and lids. Look to date to the late 19th century.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. Height 23cm.
A Martin Brothers blue glazed vase, dated 1912, of squat baluster form with incised vertical lines, incised mark ‘11 1912 Martin Bros. Southall’, 9.5 cm highTypical minor glaze imperfections. There is some slight bubbling to the glaze around the shoulder and some dark and light patches to the glaze all over, in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 9.5 cm high
A Martin Brothers scale pattern ovoid small vase, dated 1910, covered in an olive green glaze, incised mark ‘10 1910 Martin Bros. London & Southall’, 13.5 cm highTypical glaze imperfections, fine crazing to the glaze all over, the olive green glaze is dark and light in patches all over. There is a tiny glazed flake to the rim, otherwise in good condition with no restoration, chips or cracks detected.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 13.5 cm high
An original Vietnam War era US United States M1 steel combat helmet with memorial artwork dedicated to the 44th ARVN Rangers / Vietnamese Rangers. The helmet having a black and desert tan paintwork with a front snarling black tiger superimposed over a large yellow star. The Vietnamese Rangers commonly known as the ARVN Rangers, were the light infantry of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Trained and assisted by American Special Forces and Ranger advisers, the Vietnamese Rangers infiltrated beyond enemy lines in search and destroy missions.
An early 19th Century obsolete calibre flintlock pistol by H. New of London. Lock plate engraved ' H New ' and ' London ' to top of barrel, alongside proof marks. Brass trigger guard and furniture, with a pineapple finial to trigger plate. Lacking ramrod. Half-cocks, mechanism appears to require light attention. Measures approx; 30cm long.
Two original Falklands War era bring back FN Herstal made FAL Light Automatic Rifle Type A bayonets. The tubular / socket style bayonets having hollow handles with slots lined up to fit the rifle and a spear headed blade. The bayonet with leather frog having matching numbers on scabbard. The other bayonet with Tempex frog marked 06883 and the frog 34886. Each measures approx 32cm.
Two original Falklands War era bring back FN Herstal made FAL Light Automatic Rifle Type C bayonets. The tubular / socket style bayonets having hollow handles with slots lined up to fit the rifle and a spear headed blade. One being an Argentine army issue marked 01-6228 with tempex nylon frog and the other a Marine Infantry issue with the scabbard marked 02-66615. Each measures approx 32cm.
DMK Marendaz Collection - a hallmarked silver trophy for Henly's Rally - 1934 - Concours D'Elegance - Presented By Henlys Ltd. Hallmarked for Charles Boyton & Son Ltd, London. The trophy with a stepped rounded base, leading to a twin handled body. Engraved to one side. Measures approx; 21cm tall, weight 250g gross. The trophy as won and owned by Marendaz at the time. Condition; generally in good condition for age, some light tarnishing and general marks from age. Captain Donald Marcus Kelway was an ex-Royal Flying Corps pilot, who was responsible for creating a series of elegant custom-built vehicles which bore his name in the 1920s and 1930s. Donald Marendaz joined the RFC in 1916 and was in combat over the Western Front after only twenty hours flying. In November 1917, he was the only spotter pilot to penetrate the fog over the battlefield on the first day of the offensive, which for the first time massed tanks were to be used in battle. Marendaz was in fact spotting for the cavalry which had remained inactive for most of the war. The order of battle was that the cavalry would charge across the bridge on the St. Quentin-L’Escaut Canal at Masnieres after a gap had been forced in the German front by the tanks. All allied and German aircraft had been grounded, but there was Marendaz, cruising at 5,000 feet after nearly an hour’s climb at 8 am that cold November morning. Unable to see a thing he took his Armstrong-Whitworth down to 150 feet, risking the onslaught of enemy rifle fire. Breaking through the fog blanket, he immediately saw that the severely damaged bridge would not stand the weight of a cavalry charge so he sent a message in Morse, an action that prevented a disastrous end for the cavalry. After the war he devoted his tireless energy to engineering, and partnered the launch of the original Alvis car, followed by the Marseal which developed a sports model which Captain Marendaz frequently raced at Brooklands. In 1926 came the Marendaz Special which over the next ten years established a high sporting reputation, the Captain beating many records at Montlhery and Brooklands. The highest point of his achievement was the Coventry Climax-engined Special raced by Aileen Moss, mother of Stirling, but in 1936, production ceased at his Maidenhead factory owing to the increasing competition from the mass production car industry. Captain Marendaz then devoted his energy and abilities to his earlier love and become the owner of two airfields, where at Government request, he set up flying school which turned out nearly 500 pilots, many of were to achieve distinction in the Battle of Britain. He also designed and build three aircraft, one of which was a trainer with a retractable undercarriage and could ‘hover’, and a Marendaz Special fighter which he claimed was superior to the Spitfire. Both were rejected by the same Air Ministry department who rejected Whittle’s jet engine. As war clouds gathered, he was granted facilities – just six weeks before the British war declaration to visit the Luftwaffe to observe the training of their pilots. After the war he emigrated to South Africa, where he was born, and manufactured industrial diesel engines, returning to Britain in 1971, where in the seclusion of his Lincolnshire home, he ensured by his Marendaz Special would live on among the names of the giants of that exhilarating age of 1930s motor sport. Marendaz passed away in November 1988.
A Vietnam War era US United States M1 steel combat helmet, with applied decoration for the 44th ARVN Rangers / Vietnamese Rangers. The helmet painted with a front snarling black tiger superimposed over a large white star with red borders. With hard-hat liner and webbing suspension. The Vietnamese Rangers commonly known as the ARVN Rangers, were the light infantry of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. Trained and assisted by American Special Forces and Ranger advisers, the Vietnamese Rangers infiltrated beyond enemy lines in search and destroy missions.
DMK Marendaz Collection - a large hallmarked silver trophy for Brooklands 9th 90MPH Long Handicap ' 2nd Prize 21st May 1923 '. Hallmarked for Charles & Richard Comyns, London, 1922 to both the base and lid rim. The trophy with a stepped rounded base, leading to a decorated body with twin handles and removable lid to top with finial. Engraved ' Brooklands ' to one side with floral motif and the race details to the other side. Measures approx; 26cm tall, weight 954g gross. The trophy as won and owned by Marendaz at the time. Condition; generally in good condition for its age. Silver generally clean and not over-polished. Some light tarnishing from age, and the base is slightly misshaped so the trophy stands at a slight angle. Captain Donald Marcus Kelway was an ex-Royal Flying Corps pilot, who was responsible for creating a series of elegant custom-built vehicles which bore his name in the 1920s and 1930s. Donald Marendaz joined the RFC in 1916 and was in combat over the Western Front after only twenty hours flying. In November 1917, he was the only spotter pilot to penetrate the fog over the battlefield on the first day of the offensive, which for the first time massed tanks were to be used in battle. Marendaz was in fact spotting for the cavalry which had remained inactive for most of the war. The order of battle was that the cavalry would charge across the bridge on the St. Quentin-L’Escaut Canal at Masnieres after a gap had been forced in the German front by the tanks. All allied and German aircraft had been grounded, but there was Marendaz, cruising at 5,000 feet after nearly an hour’s climb at 8 am that cold November morning. Unable to see a thing he took his Armstrong-Whitworth down to 150 feet, risking the onslaught of enemy rifle fire. Breaking through the fog blanket, he immediately saw that the severely damaged bridge would not stand the weight of a cavalry charge so he sent a message in Morse, an action that prevented a disastrous end for the cavalry. After the war he devoted his tireless energy to engineering, and partnered the launch of the original Alvis car, followed by the Marseal which developed a sports model which Captain Marendaz frequently raced at Brooklands. In 1926 came the Marendaz Special which over the next ten years established a high sporting reputation, the Captain beating many records at Montlhery and Brooklands. The highest point of his achievement was the Coventry Climax-engined Special raced by Aileen Moss, mother of Stirling, but in 1936, production ceased at his Maidenhead factory owing to the increasing competition from the mass production car industry. Captain Marendaz then devoted his energy and abilities to his earlier love and become the owner of two airfields, where at Government request, he set up flying school which turned out nearly 500 pilots, many of were to achieve distinction in the Battle of Britain. He also designed and build three aircraft, one of which was a trainer with a retractable undercarriage and could ‘hover’, and a Marendaz Special fighter which he claimed was superior to the Spitfire. Both were rejected by the same Air Ministry department who rejected Whittle’s jet engine. As war clouds gathered, he was granted facilities – just six weeks before the British war declaration to visit the Luftwaffe to observe the training of their pilots. After the war he emigrated to South Africa, where he was born, and manufactured industrial diesel engines, returning to Britain in 1971, where in the seclusion of his Lincolnshire home, he ensured by his Marendaz Special would live on among the names of the giants of that exhilarating age of 1930s motor sport. Marendaz passed away in November 1988.
A post-WWII Second World War 1947 dated War Department issued Scottish Highland Light Infantry uniform Kilt. Retains original label ' Kilt No.2 Seaforth Or HLI (ex 6th Bn) O.R. - Size No. 36 - Height 6'1" V 2" - Waist 37" - Breech 44"'. Retailed by RG Lawrie Ltd. Broad arrow WD stamp to the waistband. Generally appears in good used condition.
Railwayana - a scarce original Weston, Clevedon & Portishead Railway fully titled station notice / poster board. Featuring the original cast iron title plaque to top, and small rain plank to top. Wooden construction, with chalk board centre. Heading measuring 6cm x 28cm still mounted on its original display board measuring 39cm x 40cm. To the front written in pencil faintly reads 'This board was posted at Clifton Down Station'. Original condition, with some wear from age / use, no restoration. A scarce survivor. The WC&PR was an unusual independent light railway linking three North Somerset coastal towns. First planned in 1884, it opened in 1897 and closed in 1940. It was quaint and colourful and was operated on a shoestring. (taken from: www.wcpr.org.uk)
An 18th century 1796 pattern British Light Cavalry sword / sabre. Smooth dome shaped pommel with with black wire bound grip and stirrup shaped guard. Forward facing quillon and langet fitting snuggly over the scabbard. The long curved blade unmarked. Housed within a steel scabbard with suspension rings. Measures approx 97cm.
Copper one-light Louis XVI church candlestick with putti, 3 sprant with counted money, ending in acanthus leaves with candle, France 18th century, h. 130 cm.Koperen eenlichts Louis XVI kerkkandelaar met putti, 3 sprant met geteld geld, uitlopend op acanthusbladeren met kaars, Frankrijk 18e eeuw, h. 130 cm.
Pendulum crowned with zamak sculpture of a nobleman and lute op marble base, h. 50 cm. and two 6 light candlesticks, (1x bobes misses), h. 64 cm., France late 19th century. (+ key)Pendule bekroond met zamak sculptuur van edelman en luit op marmeren basement, h. 50 cm. en twee 6 lichts kandelaars, (1x bobes mist), h. 64 cm., Frankrijk eind 19e eeuw. (+ sleutel)
4 seater sofa with light gray melange fabric upholstery on wooden turned legs, h. 76, w. 240, d. 100 cm. (origin: Hotel Seven one Seven Amsterdam)4 zits bank met lichtgrijs gemeleerd stoffen bekleding op houten gedraaide poten, h. 76, br. 240, d. 100 cm. (herkomst: Hotel Seven one Seven Amsterdam)
8 glasses with jellyfish decoration, height 12.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm (1 has a chip)6 wine glasses with silver rim, signed ‘Mulberry England’, height 14 cm, diameter 9 cm (signs of wear on the rim)5 glasses (13.5 cm, diameter 8.5 cm) and 1 light blue decanter (21 cm, diameter 14 cm)3 Atlantis cognac glasses, height 14 cm, diameter 8 cm (1 has a small chip on the rim)
Hasbro, Marvel Eaglemoss - Seven boxed action figures. Lot consists of 4 unopened hand painted collectors figurines with magazine, numbers 10 Captain America Winter Soldier, 11 Iron Man 2 War Machine, 16 Guardians Of The Galaxy Gamora and 20 Avengers Scarlet Witch - all appear Mint; together with 3 boxed Titan Hero Series 12" Guardians Of The Galaxy Groot figures #C0078EU40 - figures appear Mint in Very Good still factory sealed boxes with only light storage marks. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Corgi - 2 x boxed models, a Citroen DS19 in yellow # 210 and a Vanwall Formula 1 Grand Prix car # 150. Both vehicles show little sign of play use, the Citroen appears Very Good with minimal marks, the Vanwall appears Near Mint and both still have their sales leaflets. The boxes are Very Good with light storage wear. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (2)
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