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Lot 349
*Prunella Clough (1919-1999), 'ROOTED' Lithograph printed in colours on grey paper, signed and numbered 6/30 in pencil 39.5 x 46cm *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot. CONDITION REPORT: Not viewed out of glazed frame. Print unmarked. Two 1cm creases to lower edge. Light creasing to left side and right corner.
Lot 427
*Esther Grainger (1912-1990), PORTRAIT OF ELVIC STEELE Inscribed on label verso, oil on canvas board 46 x 57cm; *Elvic Steele (1920-1997), PORTRAIT OF ESTHER GRAINGER Inscribed verso, pastel 39 x 27cm; and another by the same artist PORTRAIT OF HER HUSBAND, DOUGLAS Pastel 52 x 40cm, unframed (3) *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot. CONDITION REPORT: 1. Esther Grainger, Portrait of Elvic craquelure. 2. Elvic Steele, Portrait of Esther Grainger not viewed out of the glazed frame. Paper cockled. Light foxing to lower half, especially to neck. 3. Douglas Steele, paper cockled. Spots of foxing throughout. Please view additional images (upon request).
Lot 1008
A rosewood writing desk, 1960s, with a raised mirror back and shelf, a light and two drawers, over a sliding writing surface and two further drawers, raised on ebonised supports, 85cm wide 48.5cm deep 104cm high CONDITION REPORT: Article 10 Transaction Specific Certificate number 524289/01, 524293/01
Lot 17
A sterling silver Georg Jensen hollow brooch, No. 189, a flower head with a cabochon lapis lazuli centre, signed, maker's mark 1945-present, import hallmark sterling silver, London 1989, Georg Jensen outer box CONDITION REPORT: Under 10x magnification, some light scratches to the petals. Pin strong, clasp secure.
Lot 18
A sterling silver Georg Jensen bar brooch, No. 224B, with a half bead centre and foliate surround, signed, maker's mark 1945-present, import hallmark sterling silver, London 1997, indistinct CONDITION REPORT: Light scratches to the bar. Residue of silver polish in the detail to the centre. Pin good, clasp secure.
Lot 19
A sterling silver Danish modernist necklace, by Niels Erik From, with a centrepiece of five circular amber cabochons, each one rub set in a plain collet, oxidised border to a rounded frame, all joined by jump rings to a Brazilian snake chain with a circular box clasp with raised centre. Marked 'sterling Denmark N.E. From 925S' CONDITION REPORT: Lots of natural surface marks in the amber. Surface marks to the silver dome surrounds, but consistent with wear; no one big scratch or dent. No damage to the chain. Surface marks and dings to the back of the clasp. Light wear and a bruise to the back of the dome settings.
Lot 30
A Mexican silver and onyx brooch, by Fred Davis, possibly c.1940, with a central circular cabochon onyx and pairs of scrolls to each side, signed and marked 'Silver, Mexico', a sterling silver garnet ring, by Robin Charles Kewell, with a circular cabochon garnet, rub set to a flat section band with feather decoration, Birmingham 1972, finger size K½ LE, a sterling silver pierced bird ring, by Susan Mary Whitehead, Birmingham 1978, finger size F½ LE, together with a looped wire floral brooch, marked 'sterling' (4) CONDITION REPORT: Large concoidal chip and a small one to the back of the onyx. Stone secure in the setting and no damage to the front. Clasp and pin secure, and appear to be original. Light tarnish.
Lot 33
A sterling silver Norwegian long chain, by J Tostrup, with cushion shaped, waved plaques, decorated with a cross-hatch design to one side, all joined at the corners between sections of belcher chain. Signature plaque signed 'J Tostrup', marked sterling Norway, 1832-to present date CONDITION REPORT: Light scratches to the plain sides of the plaques, with some tarnish. Some jump rings may need to be tightened up. 1010mm in length. The oxidised finish is consistent to all the plaques.
Lot 384
Paire de pendants d`oreilles diamants FancyIls sont composés d`un diamant poire Fancy Light Yellow dans un entourage de diamants taille brillant.Monture en or gris 18K.Poids brut : 5,3 gr.Poids des diamants : 1,02 et 1,05 caratHauteur : 3 cmLes diamants principaux sont accompagnés chacun d`un rapport du laboratoire GIA énonçant selon son opinion : couleur naturelle Fancy Light Yellow, pureté SI2. A 1,02 and 1,05 carat Fancy Light Yellow diamonds and gold pair of ear pendants.
Lot 272
A contemporary light oak wall hanging sideboard, fitted with two sliding doors opening to reveal five drawers to left side and shelf space to right, the other door opening to reveal three deep drawers and shelf space to left, complete with three further wall shelves, 213cm wide, 54cm high, 43 cm deep
Lot 525
Charles Williams, British fl.1797-1830- "The Merry Ships Crew or Nautical Philosophers"; etching with hand colouring, 23.5x33cm CONDITION REPORT: mounted in a Hogarth glazed mounting frame the frame with light flaking may or may not be stuck down as is unexamined out of the frame a label from 'the parker gallery' attached on the reverse the page ruckled throughout the edge of the mount has begun to acidify overall in good condition
Lot 648
Armand Desire Gautier, French 1825-1894- Breton woman seated on a bench; black and white chalk and wash, signed, 29x19cm CONDITION REPORT: mounted in a glazed, wooden moulding frame not coeval with the drawing the frame with light flaking to the gold painted surface may or may not be stuck down as is unexamined out of the frame overall in good condition
Lot 96
Six green glass wine glasses etched with leaf decoration, other assorted drinking vessels, glass vase with ship inside, jug, two teaspoons, glass sided miniature tourist ware casket with painted decoration to the top, labelled "Exposition Universelle de 1900 Le Pont Alexandre" and "111" CONDITION REPORTS Glasses with gold rims - four have light wear to gilding especially to the rims, one has a slight chip to the edge approx. 0.5 cm long. One of the green tumblers has a chip to the base. Enamel decorated jug has wear to gilding and enamel, small chip to the lip of pouring spout. One of the clear grape and vine etched glasses has two small chips to the rim. Jewellery box - feet are bent, glass panels are loose, there has been a bit of re-soldering especially to the front right-hand corner, glass lid has several chips to rim. Gilt decorated bowl has chip to one foot and heavy wear to parts of gilding. All items with general wear conducive with age and use.
Lot 105
A set of six Waterford crystal tumblers, six further Waterford crystal tumblers, eight Waterford crystal brandy glasses and other glassware to include Babycham glasses, four brandy glasses, conical shaped drinking vessel with Masonic etched design and two stoppered bottles CONDITION REPORTS All in used condition with some light scratches from general use, gilding has been rubbed very worn in places and all slightly dirty
Lot 212
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL IN THE MANNER OF AUGUSTE EDOUARD "Lady standing with handkerchief in her left hand", silhouette study heightened with white and gilding, unsigned CONDITION REPORTS 26.5 cm x 16 cm . image has light foxing to the ground there appears to be a cut mark come down her nose, thunder bugs under glass some slight yellowing to paper and slightly dirty
Lot 266
CHINESE SCHOOL "Birds amongst branches" watercolour gouache on linen, a set of four, circular, together with a set of six studies of butterflies, flowers and foliage, watercolours on linen CONDITION REPORTS Rectangular pictures - size approx. 19 cm x 21 cm each. Circular pictures approx. 22 cm diameter. All with light general wear and dirt, a few with some slight smudging, some with some stains and foxing to mounts, however overall condition appears reasonable.
Lot 33
A quantity of Oriental porcelain table and tea wares to include turquoise ground tea wares, bowls, etc, two famille-rose decorated tea bowls, bearing character marks, shallow dishes, Chinese porcelain dishes decorated with birds and bearing character marks, Chinese porcelain lidded bowl decorated with bird in blossoming branches and bearing character marks and a collection of three graduated Yixing terracotta teapots and covers, each bearing impressed marks to base CONDITION REPORTS The largest teapot with lid broken in half and with large areas of loss to the lid. Inner rim of teapot appears to have been ground down and teapot body cracked and also appears to have had some overpainting. The two smaller teapots with general wear and scuff but appear OK. Remaining wears have some light wear through from general use although a few pieces do have some large chips and cracks etc.
Lot 44
A 19th Century French faience plate decorated with figures in tri-corn hats in a garden setting, together with another similar plate and a Royal Copenhagen figure of a robin, No'd. 2266 CONDITION REPORTS Both plates has light general wear and some loose of paint together with various firing faults, one plate has green leaf decoration to back covering fire fault see images, robin has general wear
Lot 9
A Good 1957 'R.A.F. Fire Crew' G.M. Pair to Corporal B. Murphy, Royal Air Forcea) George Medal, E.II.R. (2452756 A/Cpl. Brian Murphy. R.A.F.), partially officially renamedb) General Service 1918-62, E.II.R., one clasp, Cyprus (2452756 Act. Cpl. B. Murphy R.A.F.), light scratches, otherwise good very fine, mounted as originally worn (2) G.M. London Gazette 4.10.1957 2452756 Acting Corporal Brian Murphy, Royal Air Force, 'On 5th April, 1957, a Canberra aircraft caught fire in a servicing hangar at the Royal Air Force Station, Coningsby. Corporal Murphy was in charge of the Duty Fire Crew which was called upon to deal with the fire. One of the aircraft's fuel tanks was alight and apart from the risk of this tank exploding the presence of 800 gallons of volatile fuel in the adjoining tanks made the situation extremely dangerous. Corporal Murphy, however, unhesitatingly led his crew into the confined space of the aircraft's bomb bay, from which, had there been an explosion, escape would have been virtually impossible. While operating in this dangerous situation, Corporal Murphy and his crew were subjected to further hazard by the explosion of powerful starter cartridges stored a few feet away, which blasted a hole in the fuselage and so caused the fire to spread rapidly in all directions. Despite this, and the increased risk of the fuel tanks exploding, Corporal Murphy remained at his post, though his overalls and uniform were charred by intense heat. Corporal Murphy displayed courage and extreme devotion to duty, and by sustained effort in the face of great danger he and his crew succeeded in localising and controlling the fire while adjacent aircraft and equipment were removed from the vicinity.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
![The Superb and Rare Edward Medal (Mines) Pair to Harry Robinson [G.C.], For His Gallantry During the Louisa Colliery Disaster](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/1141/2911301/14002_11_1-201472113142_468x382.jpg)
Lot 11
The Superb and Rare Edward Medal (Mines) Pair to Harry Robinson [G.C.], For His Gallantry During the Louisa Colliery Disaster, County Durham, 22.8.1947a) Edward Medal (Mines), G.VI.R., 1st type, silver (Harry Robinson, Louisa Colliery, Durham, 22 Aug. 1947.), surname partially officially correctedb) Jubilee 1977, very fine, mounted as originally worn (2) E.M. London Gazette 20.7.1948 Harry Robinson, Deputy, Louisa Colliery, in joint citation with William Younger, Joseph Shanley and John Hutchinson, 'Shortly before midnight on the 22nd August, 1947, a serious explosion of fire damp coal and coal dust occurred in the Louisa Old Section of Louisa Colliery, Durham. William Younger, Joseph Shanley and Harry Robinson, Deputies, who with an intimate knowledge of the main roads and ventilating circuits of the mine could have made their way quite easily to safety, went instantly to the scene of the disaster, where they were soon joined by John Hutchinson, Overman, who came down from the surface. Twenty-four persons, all of whom were incapacitated either by injuries or carbon-monoxide poisoning were in the district at the time. Nineteen of them died and but for the prompt and continuous heroic work performed by Younger, Shanley, Robinson and Hutchinson, who voluntarily faced conditions of acute danger for a period of one and a half hours, there can be little doubt that not one would have survived.The circumstances and conditions would have tested the courage and endurance of the bravest and strongest. The atmosphere was so thick that the beams of the cap lamps could penetrate only a foot or so which meant that the rescuers could do nothing to guard against danger from falls of ground, a very real danger after an explosion, and the road in places was almost completely blocked by tubs de-railed by blast.Five of the injured were brought out alive from the affected workings, two of them died later in hospital and three recovered.'Harry Robinson, G.C. (1916-1987), born New Kyo, near Stanley, County Durham; educated at New Kyo School; employed as a pit pony driver at the Morrison South Pit, Annfield Plain, County Durham, from 1931; moved to the Busty Pit, Medomsley, County Durham, 1935, and his father (also a miner) died in a pit accident the following year; returned to the Morrison South Pit in 1937, and was appointed Deputy in 1942; he trained as part of the mine rescue team; when the pit closed in 1945, he moved to the Louisa Colliery; extracts from Harry Robinson’s draft statement to the Commission of Enquiry into the Louisa Pit disaster gives the following additional detail: "We reached the 2nd West bord in the middle of the landing in the Low Main seam…when the air current stopped momentarily. This was immediately followed by a rush of dust-laden air in the normal direction of the air current. The time would be approximately 11.55 p.m. We realized something was wrong and immediately picked up the bird and flame safety lamp. We then proceeded outbye towards the 4th North Hutton Offtakes and when we had travelled only 60 yards we found Charles Bolam, Arthur Chapman and Stephen Gibson, Bricklayers, standing together. Bolam was in a semi-collapsed state, being supported by the others….Shanley returned with them to 4th Bankhead into fresh air coming from the Louisa Pit....Younger and I went down the 4th North Hutton Drift to find out what had happened. On the way down to the Drift there were rollers and loose timber scattered about, and the atmosphere was very thick. We went first into the Straight East Loading Gate….We saw one light and heard someone moaning. We found three men about 30 yards inbye side of the canvas door and only one showed signs of life. I returned to the South Curve and went along the south heading. Some derailed tubs about 12 yards down stopped me and I returned. I then went out to the 4th North Hutton Offtakes to seek help and to telephone for Houghton Rescue Brigade. After telephoning, I went down the Drift and when half way down heard Younger who had come out, shout that he wanted a reviving apparatus as there were two men alive out of the three. I went back up the Drift and then met Shanley at the Offtakes. As I was out of breath Shanley asked Gibson (bricklayer) to accompany him back to the 2nd West Bord where they had reviving apparatus available.John Hutchinson then arrived at the 4th North Hutton Offtakes in answer to the telephone calls for help.Hutchinson and I proceeded down the Drift and met Younger at the bottom and a few minutes later we were joined by Shanley, who came down the Drift with the reviving apparatus.It was then decided to split the party, and Younger and Shanley went back into Straight East while Hutchinson and I went intoSouth….We got past by climbing two or three derailed tubs tilted over sideways towards the East and then we heard someone at that point say “what’s happened?” Hutchinson asked “who is that?” and the reply was “Jimmy Killgallon.” The air was still very thick but when close to it was possible to see someone standing, leaning on a tub. He stated he could not see so Hutchinson climbed over a tub and assisted him inbye to the Kist Bord where he was made comfortable. Johnson was lying, moaning, on the floor near where the first one was standing. We made Johnson as comfortable as possible where he was and we then proceeded inbye by climbingover three derailed tubs. We found another man lying between the points and the crossing at the inbye end of South Landing. He was alive and bleeding from the mouth, so we turned him to lie face downwards so that the blood would not choke him and made him as comfortable as possible. We went further inbye and found two more men lying in the middle of the tub way, both appeared dead. We went a few yards further and concluded there could be no-one else alive so we returned together to the bottom of the Drift,and I joined Younger and Shanley at Straight East, who in the meanwhile had been bringing out two injured men from Straight East Loading Gate. These men, Minto and Bailey, were brought back to the south curve and by this time stretcher bearers had reached the Drift bottom and they carried the injured men to the Morrison North Shaft. With Shanley and Younger, I then brought out the third man (Talbot) from East and he was dead. We went into the South Landing and commenced re-railing the tubs to clear the road to the two injured men behind the tubs. Johnson, who was injured was carried out to the Drift bottom and immediately afterwards we returned for the other (Killgallon). These injured men were then sent outbye to the shaft with stretcher bearers. McKeever, Roe and Martin were carried out to the Drift bottom and when bringing out Rowlands and resting the stretcher near the Kist moans could beheard from the direction of the Kist and on investigation, myself and R. Briggs who had now joined the party, found Estell the Deputy, and he was alive but appeared to be badly injured. Rowlands was carried out and then the Deputy, Estell, was carried out.Shanley and I were instructed to adjust the regulating door near the Straight East Loading Gate. While here we saw a light further East and on investigation we found a body (afterwards identified as Westgarth) with clothing smouldering. We came back to the South curve and notified Superintendent Coulshed and Houghton Team went down and recovered the body….”Robinson was presented with his Edward Medal by King George VI at Buckingham Palace, 20.7.1948; he also received a Carnegie Hero Trust Fund Certificate and a gold medal for 15 years service in the mine rescue team; he retired in 1974.1 of 10 Edward Medals (Mines) G.VI.R., 1st type, silver medals awarded.On 21st October 1971 living recipients of the Edward Medal were deemed, by Royal Warrant, to be recipients of the George Cross, and were invited to exchange their awards; two silver (including Robinson) and seven bronze medallists elected not to do so.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 23
The Outstanding North West Frontier 1935 'Crowned Head' D.F.M. Group of Seven to B.2b and Wapiti Air Gunner, Warrant Officer D.R. Woolnough, 20 Squadron, Royal Air Forcea) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'Crowned Head' type (506286 L.A.C. D.R. Woolnough. R.A.F.)b) India General Service 1908-35, three clasps, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933, North West Frontier 1935, M.I.D. Oak Leaf (506286. A.C.1. D.R. Woolnough. R.A.F.)c) 1939-1945 Stard) Air Crew Europe Stare) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leaff) Defence Medalg) R.A.F. Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R. (W/O. D.R. Woolnough. (506286) R.A.F.), light contact marks overall, therefore generally very fine, mounted court-style for wear in this order, with recipient's R.A.F. Certificate of Service and several photographic images including a portrait image of recipient in uniform (lot) D.F.M. London Gazette 8.5.1936 506286 L.A.C. Woolnough D.R. No. 20 (AC) Squadron, R.A.F. Peshawar, 'For valuable services rendered in the field in connection with the Mohmand Operations, N.W.F. of India 1935'M.I.D. London Gazette 7.2.1936 Woolnough, No.506286 Leading Aircraftman (now Corporal) D.R., No. 20 (A.C.) Squadron, 'For distinguished services rendered in the field in connection with the Loe-Agra Operations, North West Frontier of India, during the period 23rd February to 13th April, 1935.'M.I.D. London Gazette 14.6.1945 506286 Woolnough, D.R., W/O, R.A.F.506286 Warrant Officer Douglas Rupert Woolnough, D.F.M., born 1907; joined Royal Air Force as Aircraft Hand, Wireless Operator 11.7.1927; served as Wireless Operator, Air Gunner, November 1930-November 1936; served in this capacity on the North West Frontier with 20 Squadron (Bristol F.2b's and Wapitis), R.A.F. Peshawar; the squadron had arrived in India in 1919, and between the wars was engaged in operations policing the borders, initially with Bristol Fighters before they were replaced with Wapitis in 1932; Woolnough was commended for his services during the Mohmand operations of 1933, by the Army Commander of Northern Command (Extract from letter No.3347/3/A.2. dated 13.10.1933, refers); and distinguished himself when the R.A.F. flew in retaliation to the uprising by the Faqir of Alingar, during the Loe-Agra operations, February-April 1935; Air Observer, Wireless Operator, November 1936-October 1939; discharged 10.7.1952, after 25 years service, the recommendation from his commanding officer during his last posting states, 'An exceedingly competent and reliable Warrant Officer whose character has always been exemplary and whose trade assessments have been consistently high. He has always willingly undertaken any extra task entrusted to him and for the last year has been Motor Transport Officer of this station as well as Signals Officer.'1 of approximately 22 'crowned head' D.F.M.s awarded, and 1 of 14 three clasp IGS in this combination to the R.A.F.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 30
Pair: Corporal G.A. Bills, Durham Light InfantryIndia General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., one clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (4435971 Cpl. G.A, Bills. Durh, L.I.); Army Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R., with 'Regular Army' bar suspension (4435971 Cpl. G.A. Bills. Durh. L.I.), generally good very fine, mounted for wear (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 62
(x) A Good Boer War D.C.M. Group of Eight to Sergeant Major, Later Captain, H.E. Adams, Devonshire Regimenta) Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (63 Q.M. Serjt: H.E. Adams. 4th. Devon: Regt.)b) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, five clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (63 Q.M. Sgt. H.E. Adams, Devon: Regt.)c) King's South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (63 Qr:-Mr:-Serjt: H.E. Adams. Devon Regt)d) 1914-15 Star (Q.M. & Lieut. H.E. Adams. D.C.M. Devon: R.)e) British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H.E. Adams.)f) Coronation 1911g) Army Long Service & G.C., V.R. (63 Qr: Mr: Sgt. H.E. Adams. Devon R), contact marks to earlier medals, therefore nearly very fine or better, mounted court style for display purposes (8) D.C.M. London Gazette 31.10.1902 Quartermaster-Sergeant A.E. [sic] Adams, Devonshire Regiment'In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa.'Captain Harry Edward Adams, D.C.M., born Colchester, Essex, 1862; enlisted in the Devonshire Regiment, August 1881; promoted Corporal, July 1882; Sergeant, December 1883; Colour Sergeant, September 1887; Quarter Master Sergeant, September 1891; awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, Army Order 9 of 1900; served with the Regiment during the Boer War in South Africa from October 1899 to June 1902, awarded the D.C.M., and Mentioned in Lord Robert's Despatch of 4.9.1901 (London Gazette 10.9.1901), and Lord Kitchener's Despatch of 23.6.1902 (London Gazette 29.7.1902); promoted Sergeant Major, 5.6.1902; discharged, 8.8.1912, after 31 years with the Colours; re-employed for service during the Great War, and served with the Devonshire Regiment on the Western Front from 28.7.1915; also served briefly with the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry and the Labour Corps.Provenance: Glendining, July 1977Spink, May 2003Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 78
A Second War 1941 'Middle East' I.D.S.M. to Sepoy Abdul Rahim, Royal Indian Army Service Corps, Attached Durham Light InfantryIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (508170 Sepoy Abdul Rahim, R.I.A.S.C. (M.T.)), number partially officially corrected, toned, extremely fine I.D.S.M. London Gazette 19.8.1941 No. 508170 Sepoy Abdul Rahim, Indian Army Service Corps'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.'The Recommendation states: 'This Indian driver showed great personal courage on 15th May 1941 [whilst attached to the 1st Battalion, Durham Light Infantry] during 'A' Company's attack north of the Customs House. Under machine gun and Breda fire he drove his truck forward with Sergeant Rogerson to pick up two wounded men. The distance was about 800 yards and his truck was hit several times. His action saved the lives of two men who could not have been evacuated any other way.'For his gallantry on the same occasion, Corporal (acting Sergeant) John Rogerson, Durham Light Infantry, was awarded the Military Medal.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 79
A Rare Great War 'Konigsberg' D.S.M. to Stoker 2nd Class R. Thompson, H.M.S. Mersey, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (SS105721. R. Thompson, Sto.2Cl. H.M.S. Mersey.), edge bruising, good very fine D.S.M. London Gazette 8.12.1915 Stoker (2nd Class) Richard Thompson, O.N. 105721, H.M.S. Mersey'In recognition of services on the occasion of the operations against the "Konigsberg".'At the outbreak of the First World War the German light cruiser Konigsberg was based at Dar-es-Salaam, German East Africa. On the 31st July 1914, she left harbour prepared for a long period at sea. For six days she was lost to sight, but on the 6th August she captured the steamship City of Winchester bound from Colombo to England with a cargo of tea valued at £250,000. The prize was escorted to Makalla, on the Arabian coast, where her passengers were transferred to the armed German merchantman Zieten. Her coal and stores were shared between the two German ships and the City of Winchester was scuttled.The Konigsberg again disappeared, this time for about seven weeks until on the 20th September she appeared off Zanzibar and destroyed H.M.S. Pegasus, which was undergoing boiler repairs in the port. It was not until nearly another seven weeks had elapsed that she was reported by H.M.S. Chatham to be lying in a branch of the Rufiji River, screened by the forest. In order to prevent her escape the steamship Newbridge was sunk across the channel. Meanwhile the crew of the Konigsberg posted snipers and machine-guns in the jungle to hold off a land attack. An aeroplane was brought into use and was successful in directing the British gunners so that they were able to shell the ship at long range. Shortly after it had performed this service it was shot down by the Germans.The destruction of the ship proved a tough proposition and the cruisers H.M.S. Weymouth, Fox, Cornwall, Pyramus, and Pioneer were employed in the blockade at various times. She was eventually destroyed by the monitors H.M.S. Mersey and Severn, sent from Malta. On the 6th July 1915, the bombardment by these ships began, aided by four seaplanes as spotters, and on the 11th July the Konigsberg was destroyed. The survivors of her crew escaped into the jungle and united with the German East African force.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 96
Six: Captain, Late Warrant Officer Class II, N.S. Kenning, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers1939-1945 Star; Africa Star, light verdigris; Defence and War Medals; General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Malaya (22226530 W.O.Cl.2. N.S. Kennings. R.E.M.E.); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., with 'Territorial' scroll suspension (6898393 S.Sjt. N.S. Kenning. R.E.M.E.), number on last officially corrected, very fine (6) Captain N.S. Kenning served at H.Q. R.E.M.E. Central Inspectorate, from 4.11.1952.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 125
Three: Corporal J.R. Smallbone, 7th Battalion London Regiment1914-15 Star (2580 Pte. J.R. Smallbone, 7-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2580 Cpl. J.R. Smallbone. 7-Lond. R.), spot of verdigris to VM, light contact marks, very fine, together with the recipient's cap badgeThree: Corporal J.T. Skingsley, 7th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (2018 Cpl. J.T. Skingsley. 7-Lond. R.); Imperial Service Medal, E.II.R. (James Thomas Skingsley), good very finePair: Private E.R. Gee, 7th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (353594 Pte. E.R. Gee. 7-Lond. R.), nearly extremely fineBritish War Medal (4318 Pte. S.G. Isaac. 7-Lond. R.), good very fine (9) 353594 Private Ernest Richard Gee, born Bow, London; enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 7th Battalion during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front, 20.2.1918, and is buried in Hooge Crater Cemetery, Belgium.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 127
Three: Second Lieutenant F.L. Blagden, 9th Battalion London Regiment, Later King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry1914 Star (1792 Pte. F.L. Blagden. 9/Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. F.L. Blagden.), Star silvered, good very finePair: Captain R.W. Henderson, 9th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (Capt. R.W. Henderson), nearly extremely finePair: Private O.A. Taylor, 9th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (4923 Pte. O.A. Taylor. 9-Lond. R.), extremely fine1914 Star (2551 Pte. W. Fisher. 9/Lond: R.), very fine (8) Second Lieutenant F.L. Blagden, Commissioned Second Lieutenant, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, 2.4.1918.Captain Randall Walter Henderson, promoted Captain, 8.2.1915.4923 Private Oscar Albert Taylor, born Lambeth, London; enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 9th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front at Cambrai, 27.9.1917, and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.4923 Private Wilfred Fisher, enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 9th Battalion (Queen Victoria's Rifles) during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front at Hill 60, 21.4.1915, and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 140
A Great War 1915 'Western Front' D.C.M. Group of Four to Private S.G.W. Smith, 20th Battalion London Regimenta) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1733 Pte. S.G.W. Smith. 20/Lond: Regt. -T.F.)b) 1914-15 Star (1733. Pte. S.G.W. Smith. 20-Lond. R.)c) British War and Victory Medals (1733 Pte. S.G.W. Smith. 20-Lond. R.), light contact marks, generally very fine (4) D.C.M. London Gazette 5.8.1915 1733 Private Smith, S.G.W. 20th County of London Battalion, The London Regiment (Blackheath and Woolwich) (Territorial Force)'For conspicuous gallantry on the 26th May, 1915, at Givenchy, when he assisted an officer to carry in many wounded men across the open under a very heavy fire. He displayed great bravery and devotion to duty.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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