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Lot 2995
Noguchi, IsamuLos Angeles 1904 - 1988 New York, japanisch-amerikanischer Bildhauer und Designer. Säulenförmige Hängeleuchte "Akari Light Sculpture" Modell H, Entwurf: ab 1951/um 1961, Ausführung: 2. Hälfte 20. Jh., wohl Ozeki & Co., kokonartiger, gelängter Lampenschirm aus Washi-Papier, aufgespannt auf Bambusholz, mit Stempelzeichen Sonne und Mond, Verkabelung mit 3 Leuchtkörpern, H: ca. 170 cm. Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren/vereinzelt kl. Löcher und Risse, Stecker besch./unvollständig.
Lot 2996
Noguchi, IsamuLos Angeles 1904 - 1988 New York, japanisch-amerikanischer Bildhauer und Designer. Eiförmige Hängeleuchte "Akari Light Sculpture", Entwurf: ab 1951, Ausführung: 2. Hälfte 20. Jh., wohl Ozeki & Co., ovoider Lampenschirm aus Washi-Papier, aufgespannt auf Bambusholz, mit Stempelzeichen Sonne und Mond, H: ca. 58 cm. Nicht auf Funktion geprüft. Alters- u. Gebrauchsspuren/min. Löcher.
Lot 2997
Noguchi, IsamuLos Angeles 1904 - 1988 New York, japanisch-amerikanischer Bildhauer und Designer. Ein Paar Tischleuchten "Akari Light Sculpture" Modell 1A, Entwurf: ab 1951, Ausführung: 2. Hälfte 20. Jh., ohne Stempelmarke, jeweils ovoider Lampenschirm aus Washi-Papier, aufgespannt auf Bambusholzrippen, Tripodstand aus schwarzem Drahtgestell, H: ca. 40 cm. Funktionstüchtig. Lampenschirme mit Besch..
Lot 162
A trio of 20th century reproduction swords. To include: a replica United States 1840 pattern cavalry sword, marked at the ricasso ‘Ancient Warrior’. With leather wire bound grip, brass guard and pommel, and a single edged polished steel blade. Complete with polished steel blade. Plus 2 x Indian made cavalry style swords, both with etched decoration to the blades, and both marked ‘Made in India’ Both Indian swords are complete with scabbards. Condition: the U.S sword is in good condition, with only some light surface marks to the scabbard. The Indian swords show a little age related wear and tear, including some loss of finish to the scabbards.
Lot 1
An Order of St John, WW1 / WW2 Merchant navy group, awarded to Leopold Horace Fudge. To include: a cased post 1936 Officer of the Order of St John insignia, in silver and white enamel, the British War Medal, Mercantile Marine Medal, Victory Medal, 1939-45 Star, 1939-45 War Medal, and a corresponding set of miniatures (these mounted on a pin back bar for wear). There is also a large photographic portrait of Leopold wearing his set of miniature medals, and a 1938 dated certificate, signed by Arthur, Duke of Connaught, granting Leopold the dignity of Officer of the Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem Notes: The BWM, and Mercantile Marine Medal are both named to ‘Leopold H.Fudge. The Victory Medal is original, but would appear to have been neatly erased some time ago. The WW2 medals are unnamed as issued. The award of the St John insignia appears in the London Gazette on June 24th 1938, using his full name of Leopold Horace Emlyn Jones Fudge. The WW1 BMW medal and MM medal is confirmed on the roll, as are the WW2 medals, but it cannot be certain if the Victory Medal should have been awarded. Interestingly the miniature group has had an Atlantic star added to it, but there is no full size Atlantic Star included, and it is not mentioned on the roll (only the 39-45 Star and 39-45 War Medal are noted), and perhaps this may be case of the miniature Atlantic medal being self awarded. Condition: generally good. The Order of St John is in very good condition, with unblemished enamels and just normal toning to the silver. The WW1 and WW2 medals show normal toning and only light contact marks and wear. The miniature medals are also in good order, with normal age related wear. The photograph and certificate are both framed and glazed, and aside from a few contact marks to the frames, they both remain in good condition.
Lot 109
WW1 Canadian interest, a scarce sterling silver napkin ring, inscribed ‘From The 140th Band, C.E.F.’ Fully U.K. hallmarked for Chester 1912, with the silversmith mark for Stokes & Ireland. The 140th Battalion (St John’s Tigers) was based in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. The battalion began recruiting in late 1915, under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Lewis Herbert Beer, and was authorised on December 22nd 1915 as the ‘B Company 140th Overseas Battalion’, Canadian Expeditionary Force. It set sail for Britain in September 1916, and by November 1916, it was absorbed into the depots of the Royal Canadian Regiment, and Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry. The battalion was disbanded in July 1918. The 140th consisted of 168 men, including 6 NCO’s. Diameter approximately 4.4cm, with the width of the silver band being 3.2cm. Weight: 34.2g / 1.10 ozt. Condition: good. Some light signs of use, but no damage or repairs.
Lot 97
A WW2 era R.A.F. Officer casualty peaked cap, attributed to 41677 Pilot Officer Clifford Herbert Dearden of 2 Squadron, who was killed in action on May 31st 1940, aged 20 years old, while piloting a Westland Lysander. He is commemorated at the De Panne Communal Cemetery, Belgium. P/O Dearden was shot down into the sea off Verne by a Bf109 during a tactical reconnaissance misssion while searching for German artillery between Ostend and Nieuport. His aircraft was also carrying Leading Aircraftman Arthur O’Neil McCoy, who is commemorated on the Runnymede Memorial. The cap is manufactured in the standard RAF blue grey, with woven black cap band, thin chin strap, and an applied gilt metal and bullion cap badge. Brown cotton lining with leather sweatband, the latter of which has an inked name of ‘P/O C.H.Dearden’. Tailors label stuck to the underside of the crown. Condition: some age and service wear in places. The crown of the cap has some light soiling, and there are couple of tiny snags or bobbles to the surface. The inner sweatband has become detached in places, and there is some loose stitching. The underside of the peak has a couple of small moth holes. The tailor’s label is loose in places.
Lot 169
A WW1 era U.S made Remington P13 bayonet, dated ‘9 17’ for September 1917. Birds beak pommel with oil hole, slab wooden grips and straight cross gaurd with muzzle ring. U.S. markings at the ricasso, and the Remington makers mark and dates to the other side. The wooden grips have the usual 2 grooves cut into each side. No British inspection stamps or bend test marks are to be found, but the double grooves were put in to avoid confusion with the British P1907 bayonet. Together with what appears to be a reproduction of the P13 bayonet. With chromed finish to the metal parts, wooden (non grooved) grips. No marks whatsoever to be found. The Remington bayonet approximately 55.1cm in length, with the reproduction measuring 54.5cm in length. Condition: generally good. The original piece has a polished blade, and there are some spots of light corrosion in places. The blade edge also has some tiny nicks along its length. The reproduction piece has a chromed finish, but there is pitting to both sides on the blade along the length of the fuller, and at the ricasso area. Both bayonets are minus their scabbards.
Lot 53
A good early 20th century die cast silver plated cap badge for the 2nd Volunteer Battalion Highland Light Infantry, with makers mark for William Anderson & Sons, Edinburgh. Manufactured in a brass base metal, with silvered finish, as used from 1905-1908. 2 lugs to the reverse at the east west positions, and a small tablet featuring the manufacturers details. Approximately 5cm width x 5.7cm height. Condition: some wear to the plated surface, but otherwise good and solid. The high points to the design on the front are showing the brassy base metal from service wear and polishing,
Lot 38
A WW2 R.A.F. Air Crew Europe medal group and associated items, awarded to 89602 Flt Lt John Somers Brister. To include: the 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 Clasp, Italy Star, Defence Medal, the 1939-45 War Medal. Plus, a corresponding set of miniature medals, a January 1941 dated commission document, appointing John to be an officer with the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve (with facsimile signature of George VI), and 3 period photographs of Flt Lt Brister; one in a flight suit, one on the occasion of his marriage, and a group shot with other officers. Notes: John Somers Brister was born on Valentines Day 1916, in Kingswood, Surrey. He took flying lessons in the pre-war era, and it’s believed that he was a member of the Redhill Flying Club. Upon the outbreak of war in September 1939, John enlisted for service in the R.A.F, joining with his friend, Donald Campbell (later of Lake Coniston water speed record fame). Donald Campbell actually mentions John Brister in his autobiography (Into The Water Barrier), where he writes, ‘During the week that war was declared I travelled over to Detling with a friend, John Brister, who was equally determined to fly, and who felt we might stand a chance of being accepted into the R.A.F. Auxiliary Squadron. But we had no hope…John went off the next day to enlist in the R.A.F and eventually to complete two tours in bombers and to remain in the service’. Flt Lt Brister completed the two aforementioned tours, with each made up of 30 operations, as Pilot Officer, and flew Wellingtons and Lancasters. His first tour was over the Ruhr in Germany, with the second tour over the Middle Eastern Theatre. After the completion of his two tours, John was posted to the Naval Air Service, where he trained pilots in Pembrokeshire. The group photograph included shows John left of centre (standing) in the image. In the post war era, John remained in the R.A.F, serving for several years in Malta, and was later stationed in Germany as part of the United Nations Mission in the United States Sector, where he trained young German pilots. Unusually, the German Luftwaffe awarded him some bullion pilots wings at the end of the training, and these are also included. John remained as a Flight Lieutenant in R.A.F until his retirement in 1961. John Brister’s log book are currently held by the R.A.F museum in Hendon (donated by his son). Condition: generally very good. Both the full size and miniature medal groups are court mounted for wear. There are some normal light contact marks and tarnishing in places. The signed commission is folded, and shows some light wear, with the photographs also showing some light wear in places. The Luftwaffe wings remain in excellent condition.
Lot 91
A WW2 era German M40 rough textured or ‘Zimmerit’ combat helmet, marked Q64 for the manufacturer of Quist, Esslingen. Featuring two tone paintwork, and fitted with a half basket chicken wire covering, which is held in place by 4 flat steel straps. The interior has a smooth painted finish, and is fitted with a zinc liner band, onto which is attached 2 rectangular chinstrap loops. There are the remains of the original leather liner still present, though a number of the tongues have broken away and are now absent. Notes: the application of the chicken wire basket is possibly a later addition. But there is some wear and oxidisation, pitting, and overall corrosion to the wire, suggesting that it’s been in situ for some time. Condition: generally good and solid. There are some small patches to the crown and sides where the textured finish is absent. The flat steel straps holding the basket in place show some light surface corrosion and discolouration. Some surface rust pitting to the interior of the crown and underside of the skirt area. Chinstrap absent, as are several of the leather tongues from the liner. The makers mark and size code is difficult to make out, but is present.
Lot 272
A good and scarce selection of 19th century Indian regimental tunic buttons, ranging from the mid to late 19th century. To include examples for: the 101st (Royal Bengal Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot (used 1861-1881), the 102nd (Royal Madras Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot (used 1861-1881), the 103rd (Royal Bombay Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot (used 1861-1881), the 104th (Bengal Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot (used 1861-1881), the 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1861-1881), the 107th (Bengal Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1861-1881), the 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1862-1881), and the 109th (Bombay Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1861-1881). Including brass, and gilt brass examples. 10 buttons total. Condition: very good. Some normal light age and service wear, and a little tarnishing. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.
Lot 76
A scarce black grade German wound badge in the so called ‘Condor Legion’ pattern, from circa 1939. The badge is transitional type between the WW1 pattern and later Nazi era badges, with the badge having the distinctive coal scuttle WW1 helmet, but with a NSDAP swastika to the centre. Hollow backed, with a hinged round pin and C clasp. No apparent makers marks. Condition: generally very good. A good proportion of the black painted finish remains, within only light wear to the highest points of the design. Where the paint has worn, it reveals the brassy coloured non magnetic base metal below. Overall a very good example of its type.
Lot 270
A good selection 19th century British foot regiment tunic button. To include examples for: the 75th Regiment of Foot (used 1830-1856), the 77th (East Middlesex) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the 79th (Cameron Highlanders) Regiment (used 1835-1881), the 80th (Staffordshire Volunteer) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 81st (Loyal North Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot (examples used from 1820-1830, 1820-1881, and 1855-1881), 82nd (Prince of Wales Volunteers) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 83rd (County of Dublin) Regiment of Foot (used 1840-1856, and 1855-1881), the 84th (York and Lancaster) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the the 85th (Kings Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1815-1821), the 86th (Royal County Down) Regiment of Foot (used 1832-1881), the 87th (Prince of Wales Own Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot (used 1832-1881), the 88th (Connaught Rangers) Regiment of Foot (used 1854-1860), and the 90th (Perthshire Volunteers) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1871). Including examples in brass, gilt brass, a pewter and silvered example. 27 buttons total. Condition: generally very good. Some normal age and service wear, tarnishing and patination to the surface. All buttons retain their shank to the reverse.
Lot 12
A WW1 / Special Constabulary medal group, awarded to 16398 Acting Corporal William Reginald Vero of the 8th Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. To include: The 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, and an Ox & Bucks white metal cap badge. Notes: William Vero was a native of Atherstone in Warwickshire, and was noted as being a Motor Mechanic when he enlisted for service at Birmingham on November 14th 1914, at the age of 19 years and 7 months. He first entered the conflict in France on September 18th 1915. Records show that he was discharged from the army for medical reasons in 1919, with the reason stated as ‘heart trouble’. The 1939 census states that he was a Steam Laundry Proprietor, but also a Special Constable with Warwickshire Constabulary, which explains the award of the Special Constabulary Medal. Condition: generally good. Some age related toning to the medals, and minor signs of polishing. The group is swing mounted on a bar for wear, using the original ribbons.
Lot 192
Decorated inert model Colt Western era single-action-action .45 revolver by Denix, Spain. Black and gold finish with moving components and plain wooden grips. 10” overall, barrel 4” fitted in clean tooled leather Western style holster and belt in light brown with profuse decoration and a modern inert model Colt percussion revolver in worn black with moving parts and wooden grips. The barrel is loose on frame. Fitted in a clean plain dark brown Western style holster and belt.
Lot 213
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 114
A WW1 era trench art box with cover. Dated November 1915, and fashioned from a British 4.5 inch Howitzer shell. Marked Lot 43, B.S.C, and A&J MA MFG CO to the underside, along wit the date of manufacture and the broad arrow stamp. The sides of the shell are decorated with applied Royal Artillery badges, and a Kings crown motif, which have been taken from cap badges of the era. There are also wriggle work engraved flowers, and an applied copper shell driving band. The lid is made from the base of another 1915 dated Howitzer shell, with handle being made from 4 x .303 bullets. Approximately 13.2cm width, 12.5cm height. Condition: generally good. Aged patina and colour, with some light verdigris spotting to the lid, and a further small patch to the rim of the base. One of the bullet handles is little wobbly, but still firmly attached.
Lot 267
A good and scarce selection of 19th century British foot regiment tunic buttons, with some late Georgian examples. To include examples for: the 43rd (Monmouthshire Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used from 1830 through to 1881), the 44th East Essex) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot (1856-1881), the 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1810-1830), the 50th (Queen’s Own) Regiment of Foot (used 1831-1855, and 1855-1881), the 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 52nd (Oxfordshire Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), and the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881). Including examples in brass, and gilt brass. 15 buttons total. Condition: generally very good. Normal age and service related wear, with tarnishing and patination to the surface. A couple of the larger examples for the 43rd Foot are a little surface pitted, , but the details remain clear. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.
Lot 84
A good pre-WW2 / WW2 era German photograph album for the ‘5.Kompanie Infanterie-Regiment II’. Featuring a black cover with foil blocked eagle and swastika, and the aforementioned title. The first page dates the album to Christmas 1938 (Weihnachten 1938), and is signed by the company commander, and is officially ink stamped with the eagle and swastika. The album contains numerous pages mounted with snapshots of the company on manoeuvres and training, manning MG34 machine guns, Panzers, artillery pieces, ruined buildings, plus images showing officers and men. Some images portray snow covered ground, with this likely being the Eastern Front, where the regiment was known to have served. Some good images of uniforms, helmets and other equipment. Approximately 42 photographs, with some empty pages, and others having had the photographs removed. Size 26.3cm x 19cm. Condition: generally very good. Some normal signs of light wear and handling to the cover, and a little browning to the internal pages and interleaves. No apparent loose pages, but where photos have been removed there are adhesive corners left over on the pages.
Lot 17
Two WW1 medal pair groups, believed to be brothers. To include: a British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to 15507 Pte Harry Howkins of the 9th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment, and a British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to 99494 Driver Frederick E. Howkins of the Royal Engineers. Both pairs are complete with their original silk ribbons, with one pair having them fitted the wrong way around. Both men are confirmed as being only entitled to the pair. Condition: generally good. Some toning and surface wear to the medals from polishing, plus some light contact marks. The ribbons are a little age soiled in places, but are original.
Lot 269
A good selection of 19th century British foot regiment buttons, including some late Georgian examples. To included examples for: the 65th (2nd Yorkshire North Riding) Regiment of Foot (used 1840-1855, and 1870-1874), the 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1830-1855), the 67th (South Hampshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the 68th (Durham Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1820-1855), the 69th (South Lincolnshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 70th (Surrey) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), the 71st (Highland Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot (used 1820-1840, and 1856-1881), the 72nd (Duke of Albany’s Own Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (used 1800-1830), the 73rd (Perthshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1856-1881), and the 74th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (used 1830-1881). Including examples in brass, gilt brass, and a silvered example (the 68th). Condition: generally very good. Some normal age and surface wear to the metal, with tarnishing and patination to the surface. Each button retains its shank to the reverse.
Lot 47A
A selection of British WW1 and WW2 medals. To include: 1915 Star trio, awarded to 218351 Sapper John Leech of the Royal Engineers Railways. Of note is the inclusion of an unnamed 1915 Star, which John Leech is seemingly not entitled to. The ribbons for the BWM and Victory medal are silk originals, but the 1915 star has a modern ribbon, and the star is almost certainly a later replacement, rather than an erased period piece. Plus, a WW1 Victory Medal, awarded to 90202 Gunner Ernest E.Jones of the Royal Artillery. Gunner Jones’ full entitlement is the BWM and Victory Medal. And, a WW2 medal group, comprising of the 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, and the 1939-45 War Medal. Condition: generally good. The WW1 medals show normal light wear, and a little light soiling to the silk ribbons. The WW2 medals are in good order, and are mounted on a bar for wear.
Lot 11
A WW1 casualty trio, awarded to 17043 Pte Harry Evans of the Duke of Cornwall Light Infantry. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a letter from the Infantry Records Officer, conferring the 1915 Star on Pte Evan’s next of kin. Additionally, each medal is accompanied by its original card transit box, and the remnants of the original brown paper packing envelope, addressed to a mr G.H.Evans of Welbeck, Worksop, Notts. Notes: Pte Evans enlisted at Truro, Cornwall, and first entered the conflict in France on April 30th 1915. Harry was born in Cornwall, and is recorded as being ‘presumed dead’ on September 7th 1916 while serving with the 1st Battalion - he was aged 21. Some contemporary documentation use his full name of Francis Harry Evans, and this is the name used to commemorate him at the Thiepval Memorial in France. He was the son of George Harry, and Edith Evans of South Carr Lodge, Cuckney, Mansfield, Notts. Condition: very good. The medals are in excellent condition, having never been worn or seemingly cleaned. The 1915 Star and BWM have toned somewhat with age, and the Victory medal still retains all of its gilt finish over base metal core. The boxes, envelope and letter show normal age wear.
Lot 94
A selection of WW2 German items. To include: an unused late WW2 field dressing, with the rare date of 1945 and manufactured by W.Söhngen & Co, Wiesbaden. Plus, a pre-WW2, large sized long white cotton undershirt for enlisted men, complete with 4 white buttons to the front, and a button at each of the cuffs. And a WW2 moss green canvas bag, containing tent poles and guy rope. The bag is complete with 2 leather straps with buckles, and a button down flap, the latter with a makers mark and number 44 for 1944. Two of the tent pegs are dated 1940, with another being dated 1937. Condition: good. Some normal light age and service wear, but no apparent damage or repairs.
Lot 133A
A selection of post WW2 1950’s double side RAF silk escape maps. To include examples for Herat and Bukhara, Bushire and Tehran, Baghdad and Basra, Rasht and Baku, Chelkar and Astrakhan, plus Kandahar and Makkran. Plus, a WW2 era German Panzer bronze grade assault badge stick pin, and a good quality late 19th century silver and rose gold Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee brooch, hallmarked for Chester 1896. The brooch features the young head and veiled head of Victoria, and her ascension date, golden jubilee date and diamond jubilee date. To the centre is rose gold shield of arms, and to the reverse is a hinged pin and C clasp. 8 items total. Condition: generally very good. The silk maps show very little wear, and remain folded as supplied. The German stickpin has some light contact marks to the finish from use, but is otherwise very good. The Victorian brooch has toned with age, but remains in good condition.
Lot 164
A 19th century 1845 / 54 pattern infantry officers sword, by Anderson & Son, 9 St James Street, London. Featuring a gothic style brass hilt, inset with the VR monogram and crown. The inside of the hilt is inset with an original but dilapidated leather lining. Fish grip with intact wire binding, and floriated backpiece. Slightly curved single edged blade with wide fuller, and profusely etched to both sides with floral motifs, scrolls, the VR monogram and Victorian crown. Brass proof slug inset at the ricasso to one side, and retailers mark of Anderson & Son the other side. Complete with brass scabbard with two affixed suspension rings. No apparent serial numbers. Approximately 101cm length in scabbard, blade length 82.5cm. Condition: some age related wear, but solidly constructed. Ingrained polish to the hilt area, and some darkening to the fish skin grip from handling. Wire binding to the grip is intact and secure. The blade is mostly clean and bright, with just a little light surface mottling / corrosion at the ricasso area. The scabbard is generally good, with just a few small shallow dents to the body.
Lot 46
A scarce bronze 1937 Edward VIII coronation medal, complete with its original red, white and blue ribbon. A good quality and seldom seen medal, likely produced for a local council or corporation as a memento of the coronation of Edward VIII, which of course never happened. Featuring the right facing crowned bust of Edward, and the date A.D.1937. The reverse side features Edward’s monogram, crown and laurel leaves, which surround a blank central panel, which might possibly have been used for personalisation. Examples are known for Edward’s brother, George VI, which would appear to be more common than the Edward VIII examples. It’s believed that different grades were available, with aluminium examples known. Approximately 3cm x 4.7cm (excluding loose suspension rings). Condition: very good. Good overall colour and patina to the bronze, with only light signs of wear. Ribbon also good, with minimal soiling.
Lot 203
A BSA Cadet Major break-barrel spring-powered air rifle No. CA38941 in .177" A nice used example of this classic British-made air rifle in good condition with much original finish and in full mechanical working order. The original adjustable rear-sight is complete. Blueing to the metal parts substantially remaining with some light speckled patination and woodwork clean without cracks but showing some wear and marks commensurate with age and use with the BSA insignia indented into l/h side of butt. This particular example would have been made in the early 1950s. Buyer must be over 18 to purchase this item and Buyer must collect.
Lot 115
A leather Sam Browne officer’s belt, cross strap, and sword hanger, likely of the interwar period. Nice chestnut coloured polished leather, with brass furniture. The only mark visible to any of the pieces is a stamped number 32 to the reverse side of the belt near the tip. Plus, a quantity of British army cap badges, the majority of which would appear to be later restrikes. The Ayrshire Earl of Carrick’s Own Yeomany, Loyal North Lancashire, and the Gordon Highlanders badge’s appear to be genuine WW1/WW2 examples. 20 badges in total. Condition: generally good. Good colour and patina to the leather Sam Browne belt, and just some light surface cracking in a few area. The leather remains supple. The badges are all in good order, with the 3 original examples noted above showing signs of use, polishing, and some ingrained old polish in places.
Lot 15
A selection of WW1 British medals, including 2 singles. To include: a single 1915 Star awarded to 18201 Pte/Acting Cpl Robert Webb of the Army Service Corps, who had enlisted in October 1915 at the age of 40. Robert Webb served in the Mediterranean theatre and in France. Plus, a British War Medal and Victory Medal pair, awarded to 58850 Pte Tom Rice of the 6th Leicestershire Regiment. The pair are confirmed at Rice’s full entitlement. And a single Victory Medal awarded to 32441 Pte Thomas England of the Durham Light Infantry, and later the West Riding Regiment and Army Service Corps. He was transferred to the Army Service Corps on August 8th 1919. Thomas is additionally entitle to the British War Medal. 4 items total. Condition: generally good. Some age related toning to the medals, and signs of a little polishing in the past. Each is complete with their original silk ribbon.
Lot 107
A scarce WW2 era C-Type leather flying helmet, as worn by 924813 Leading Aircraftman Charles Desmond Mayho (1919-2003). Mayho joined the RAF in May 1940, and was later taken as a Prisoner of War in June 1942 while serving in Tobruk, North Africa (being held at Stalag 344 Lamsdorf, Poland). Published records confirm that Mayho was part of 235 AMES (Air Ministry Experimental Station) in Tobruk. The helmet features two extra goggle straps to each side, and two press studs to each cheek piece, which was changed to three on later patterns. The bakelite receivers are believed to be reproduction, and these are marked ‘10A / 12407’ along with the King’s crown and Air Ministry mark. The rubber ear cups remain intact, and in shape. Complete with correct Bennetts buckle with leather covering, and the correct leather chinstrap. To the inside is the original stitched in Air Ministry cloth label, with the stores code of 22C/450 and Size 2 (6 7/8 to 7). Its former owner’s name and service number is inked to the forehead area of the lining. Condition: some age and service wear. Good overall shape to the helmet, with the main structure being intact. Some wear to the outer skin of the leather, mostly to one panel of the crown area, and around the right hand receiver. There also a very small hole / tear to the panel at the crown. The lining is intact, and shows only normal soiling from service wear. The straps, buckles, and press studs all appear to be in good order, with a couple of the press studs having some light verdigris marks.
Lot 85
An interesting archive of documents relating to Major Friedrich Rose, a WW1 veteran who later went on to serve in WW2, serving in various Anti-Aircraft units in Austria, Slovakia, Germany, Norway, and Russia. He was later captured by the American army, and was held captive until September 6th 1945. Interestingly, there is an original handwritten letter by Friedrich (dated 1948) talking about his life, war service and career, which also includes a period type written transcription of the letter, and a modern English translation. He was born on September 12th 1897 in Weltersbach, the son of a retired senior teacher. He served in the Imperial German armed forces from September 22nd 1914, through to January 13th 1919, noting in his letter that he was wounded 3 times. He would later, albeit briefly, serve with the Reichswehr, and the State Police, before being employed with a bank, and as an accountant with an insurance business. In his later career he would go on to become a chief customs officer, with some of his paperwork noting his occupation as being Ober-Zollinspektor. Friedrich was again drafted into military service during WW2, again suffering injuries as a result of his service, which went on to leave with 40% reduced earning capacity. The archive includes amongst other items, a scarce scroll the promises to protect the Fuhrer’s life, an Ausweis identification document, a POW document that notes he was a member of the NSDAP from 1931-1945, and lists his rank as Major. There also other pre and post war documents. Please note that not all the documents in the lot are pictured. Condition: generally good. Some normal age and service related wear, including light soiling to the paper, fold lines and ragged edges, but all of the printed and written information remains clear.
Lot 160
A late 19th / early 20th century Ottoman Empire German made naval sword. Featuring a cast brass fold down guard, with one side acting as a lock to hold the sword in place in the scabbard. The guard features a stand of arms, with crossed flags topped by crescent moons, with what appears to be a representation of star motif in the form of the Turkish Order of the Medjidie. Carved bone grip, with the remains of the original wire binding. Floriated backpiece, pommel and knuckle guard. The blade is slightly curved, with a flat spine, and shallow fuller. Single edge, with false edge around 6 inches from the tip. Both sides of the blade are profusely etched with floral motifs, anchors, and scrolls, with both sides having an image of what appears to be a steam frigate (with steam funnel visible on one side). The blade spine has the makers mark for Julius Voos Fabrique D’armes Solingen. Complete with black leather scabbard, with brass floriated throat, mid section, and chape mounts, with the throat and mid section having suspension loops. Approximately 87.5cm length in scabbard, blade length 69.2cm. Condition: some age and service wear. The fold down guard works as it should, but one side does catch on the frame somewhat. The bone grip is intact, and shows the normal striations associated with the material. Only fragments of the original twisted wire binding remain attached in the groves of the handle. The blade shows some dark mottling, a little pitting, and light surface corrosion in a couple of places, but on the whole is in solid condition. The brass throat area is loose on the leather scabbard, and can be slid off if desired, plus the brass in this area has a little verdigris. The mid brass section has likely been glued back into position at some point, and there are glue traces to the leather.
Lot 158
A vintage Japanese Wakizashi. Slightly curved blade, with triangular section spine, and a copper habaki. Tortoiseshell and wooden handle, which is likely not original to the blade as there is no hole to secure it to the tang. Fabric binding to the handle (now loose in places). Faint signature to the tang. Overall length 74.5cm, blade length (along the top edge) 53cm, handle length 21.5cm. Condition: wear commensurate with age. Some mottling and light scratching to the blades, plus some tiny nicks to the cutting (which nevertheless remains extremely sharp). Loose binding to the handle, hand some soiling to the binding from handling. The handle does not appear to be drilled for a wooden peg that matches the location of the hole in the tang, and therefore the handle can simply be pulled off. Accompanying the Wakizashi is an old fencing foil blade. Of square section, with a blunt tip. Handle absent. Length 91.6cm. Condition: some darkening and pitting to the tang and blade area.
Lot 68
An interesting WW1 German group, relating to Gefreiter Peter Noll of the 3rd Landwehr Infantry Regiment Nr 86. To include: his original Soldbuch, named to Peter Noll on the cover. The document states he was born on March 23rd 1880, in Niederhoffheim, and that he was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class July 7th 1917. By April 1918, his Soldbuch states his rank as being Unteroffizer Also included is the original printed provisional certificate for the award of the EKII, with the date matching that of the soldbuch, and his typed name, rank and regiment. Plus, a regimental group photograph, and studio portrait of Noll and comrade, and his unbroken ID tag in its original leather pouch with neck cord. Condition: generally good. Some service wear to the Soldbuch, with some pages at the back that relate to the drawing of pay from his regiment neatly cut away (pieces were cut or torn away when the paymaster issued payment). The ID tag is complete, but has surface oxidisation in places, and its leather pouch has some light scuffs and contact marks. The EKII certificate has fold lines, all 4 corners are folded over, and there is a small tear to the top margin.
Lot 7
A fine WW1 double gallantry officer’s medal group, awarded to Major Arthur Samuel Warren of the Machine Gun Corps. To include: the Military Cross with Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and the Silver War Badge. The Military Cross is contemporarily engraved to the reverse, which reads ‘Major A.S.Warren’. Notes: Arthur Samuel Warren was born in 1886 in Bath, Somerset, the son of Samuel Warren and Annie Jane Warren. Arthur first entered the conflict in France in April 1916, where he served with the 19th Battalion Machine Gun Corps. The award of his Military Cross was gazetted on September 16th 1918, where his rank was noted as being T/Lt (A/Captain), with the citation reading as follows: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer repeatedly reorganised the machine-gun defence of the line under very heavy shell fire. He was wounded, but declined to be relieved, remaining in the line for three days. His coolness under fire and very cheerful demeanour during a period of nine days’ exceptional strain were a fine example, and had a most inspiriting effect on all who came into contact with him. The award of the bar to the Military Cross was gazetted a mere 8 days later, with the citation reading as follows: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while commanding a machine-gun company. Three times on the withdrawal of the infantry, he personally controlled the guns under his command, and under enemy artillery and close machine-gun fire, he kept them firing until the last possible moment, thereby much assisting the withdrawal of the infantry. Throughout the operations he showed courage and good leadership. (M.C gazetted 16th September 1918). A copied congratulatory regimental certificate included with the medals is dated June 17th 1918, and it commends Captain Warren on the award of his Military Cross, and it was likely presented close to the date of the action where the M.C was won. According to published records, 2984 bars were awarded for the Military Cross during WW1, and only 4 bars were awarded to the 19th Battalion Machine Gun Corps. The nature of Major Warren’s injuries sustained during the conflict are unknown, but clearly this would have resulted in the award of the Silver War Badge, which is confirmed on the relevant roll. The medals are currently mounted onto a bar for wear (pin missing from bar), using the original silk ribbons. The medals have come directly from the family descendants of Major Warren, having never been offered for sale previously. Condition: good. The medals have normal age related toning, but have not been over cleaned in the past. There are some light contact marks from wear, but nothing that detracts. The fronts of the silk ribbons have sun faded from being displayed, but otherwise remain in good order. The SWB retains its pin and clasp to the reverse, with both working as they should.
Lot 176
Two vintage machetes, both with single edged blade, with one also having a fuller. Both with slab horn grips, with each secured by four rivets. One machete is unmarked, with another having ‘No.28’ stamped to the ricasso, and a faint markers mark, but this is unreadable. One machete is approximately 73.5cm in length, with the other being 64.4cm in length. Condition: normal age related darkening to the blades, plus some service wear to the handles. A few edge nicks to the edges of the blades, and some light surface corrosion spotting. Both respective sheathes are missing.
Lot 263
A good selection of 19th century British foot regiment tunic buttons. To include examples for: the 8th (Kings) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 9th (East Norfolk) Regiment of Foot (used 1868-1881), the 10th (North Lincoln) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 11th (North Devon) Regiment of Foot (used 1830-1856), the 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881), the 13th (1st Somersetshire) Prince Albert’s Light Infantry (used 1842-1855), the 14th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot (used 1840 through to 1881), and the 15th (York East Riding) Regiment of Foot (used 1855-1881). Including examples brass and gilt brass examples, in 2.5cm and 2cm width. 14 buttons in total. Condition: generally very good. Some normal age and service wear, tarnishing and patination to the surface. Each button retains its shank to the reverse side.
Lot 261
A good selection of 19th and 20th century brass, gilt, and anodised British cavalry and guards regiments tunic buttons. To include examples for the Royal Horse Guards (used from 1952), the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (used from 1971), the Royal Scots Greys (used 1922-1971), the Grenadier Guards (used 1855-1902), the Grenadier Guards (from 1953), the Scots Guards (from 1953), the Welsh Guards (post 1952), the Coldstream Guards (from 1855), the 21st Empress of India Lancers (used 1887-1901, and 1902-1922), the Royal Dragoon Guards mufti button (used from 1992), and the 1st King Light Dragoons, which appears to be sheet silvered, crimped over a brass backplate (back marked Jennens London) - likely circa 1820 in date. 27 buttons total. Condition: very good to most examples. Normal age discolouration and patination to the brass examples. The sheet silver 1st Kings Light Dragoon example shows some surface wear and some small areas of denting. Each button retains a shank to the reverse.
Lot 48
A mid 20th century example of a companions gilt neck badge for the Order of St Michael and St George, plus an interesting archive of material relating to Sir Arthur Edwin Trotman (1907-1961), former Minister for Natural Resources in Tanganyika. To include: CMG in sliver gilt and enamel, complete with neck ribbon and fitted case, with the jewellers details for ‘Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Crown Jewellers Incorporating Garrard & Co’. Plus, numerous period photographs of Sir Arthur, in his officials tropical uniform, and wearing his CMG. He is also wearing a Queens Coronation Medal to his left breast (not included in lot), and would appear to be a photograph of him being awarded this (pinned to his chest) by the High Commissioner. There are also group photographs featuring Sir Arthur, as he carried out his duties as a colonial administrator. Accompanying the archive is a Royal decree, hand signed by Queen Elizabeth II, and the Home Secretary at the time, Rab Butler, relating to the award of his Knighthood in the early 1960’s. Tragically, Arthur didn’t live to see the physical award of his Knighthood, as he died a mere few weeks before the presentation of his award. The document goes on to confirm that Arthur’s widow, Vera Trotman, shall be afforded the title of ‘Lady’, on account of her late husband’s status. Within the lot are also 2 presentation photograph albums, given to Sir Arthur by the Ministry of Natural Resources in circa 1960. Notes: the award of Arthur’s CMG appeared in the London Gazette on January 1st 1954, for his role in the Colonial Agricultural Service. His knighthood is gazetted on December 31st 1960, and he died on January 19th 1961, age 54. He left a widow, Vera, and 2 sons, Peter and John. Condition: generally good to most pieces. The CMG has suffered some tiny enamel damage to one of the arms on both sides, which is difficult to see with the naked eye, but noticeable under magnification. The document signed by Queen Elizabeth II is almost pristine, with just a light small crease to the bottom right hand corner. The photographs and albums are also in generally good condition.
Lot 101
A good pair of scarce original WW2 era, 1940 pattern battledress blouses, as worn by 14782505 Gunner Benjamin Arthur Lowe of the 23rd Light Anti-Aircraft / Anti-Tank Regiment Royal Artillery as part of the 44th Indian Airborne Division. To include: a 1941 dated example, with sewn on matched pair 44th Indian Airborne Division formation signs, and an embroidered pair of parachute wings to the upper right sleeve. The blouse is ink stamped to the interior, with a broad arrow and ‘WD’ mark, plus a letter P and number 43. Concealed button holes to the pocket flaps, with the front opening and flaps being fitted with brass buttons. Adjustable strap with plated buckle to the waist area, and hooks and eyes to keep the collar closed. The second example has an internal label dating the blouse to January 1941, and has the traditional Pegasus Airborne sleeve patches sewn on, plus Royal Artillery printed cloth shoulder titles, and a pair of embroidered parachute wings sewn onto the upper right sleeve. Additionally there is a another loose matched pair of 44th Indian Airborne Division printed formation signs, each with clear evidence of uniform removal. And, a named General Service Medal with clasp for Palestine 1945-48, and WW2 War Medal (both later issue and housed in black plastic MOD boxes, a cloth sewing kit, a lighter, period documentation, and a period lighter. Notes: Benjamin Arthur Lowe was born on May 4th 1924, and enlisted for service on June 15th 1944. Very little information regarding his WW2 service is available, but his RoyL Artillery tracer card is available to view online, which charts his progress through the 195 Field Regiment RA, 23 Para Light Anti-Aircraft / Anti-Tank Regiment, 158 Para Field Regiment, and 159 Para Field Regiment. His trade on enlisted is noted as being an ‘Aircraft Worker’ in his pocket book The book also contains dates and locations of his parachute jumps, but these start in the very early post war era of June 1945, through to August 1947, in locations such as Chaklala, India, and Palestine. The items have been consigned by Gunnner Lowe’s family, having been in their possession since he left the services. Condition: generally very good. Both blouses remain in very good clean condition, with one example having just a tiny moth hole to the bottom of one of the breast pockets, and what appears to be a field repair to the waist strap. The attached printed insignia haas normal fading / soiling to the surface from service wear. The medals remain in mint condition and appear to have never been worn (it’s understood that his medals were never claimed after WW2, and the family later applied for them). The paperwork and sewing kit show age and service wear, but nothing to its detriment.
Lot 128
A small collection of original WW1 ‘The Outpost’ magazines, which was the magazine of the 17th Battalion Highland Light Infantry. Included are 5 issues, dating from 1915, 1916, 1917, 1918, and 1919. The magazines are packed with stories, letters, photographs, illustrations, and period advertisements (many for items suitable for trench warfare). Condition: some wear to the covers and age related soiling. One magazine has a detached cover.
Lot 660
FANCY COLOUR DIAMANT-RING. Datierung: Um 2020. Material: 750/- Roségold, Punze. Gesamtgewicht: ca. 5,0 g. EU-RM: 58. Diamanten: 1 ovaler Brillant 1,73 ct., fancy light grayish greenish Yellow/VS2, Politur: sehr gut, Symmetrie: gut, Fluoreszenz: keine, 18 Brillanten, gelblich, grünlich, zus. ca. 0,1 ct. Beschreibung: GIA Natural Diamond Report von 06/2022 über mittigen fancy Diamanten anbei. Voraussichtliche Versandkosten für dieses Los: Deutschland: 100,00 Euro inkl. 15,97 Euro MwSt EU: 32,00 Euro inkl. 5,11 Euro MwSt Weltweit: 80,00 Euro inkl. 12,77 Euro MwSt zzgl. VersandversicherungErläuterungen zum Katalog#Schmuck #Moderner Schmuck #Ring #Roségold #Diamant 1ct +
Lot 810
An Edwardian mahogany breakfront sideboard, with shell paterae and boxwood line inlay, the central frieze drawer above a further inlaid and fluted drawer, flanked by side cupboards, raised on tapering square legs, on spade feet, 92cm high, 153cm wide, 61.5cm deep. On initial inspection there is some light scratching to the top, and a tight horizontal crack to the left side panel. Otherwise good.
Lot 155
A Michael Jackson scenario script, by Videocraft International Limited, The Jackson 5, produced and directed by Arthur Rankin Jr & Jules Bass. There are 45 pages of the script. On initial inspection the internal pages are good, but the back cover has a coloured liquid stain to the top right corner, and the front cover has marks and light grubbiness.
Lot 762
A Victorian walnut, oak and cast iron music stand, by Leveson & Sons, London, the sheet music stand on a brass adjustable arm, above a circular table, raised on a straight column and four leaf capped lion's paw feet, 112cm high. On initial inspection there is light wear to the edges of the lectern. The metalwork is undamaged and functions as it should.
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