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Lot 959
A Victorian 1822 pattern infantry officer`s sword, No. 6270, with slightly curved single edged blade, length approx 82.5cm (worn), brass hilt with folding guard and wire bound fishskin covered grip, in its steel scabbard, together with a Victorian Light Infantry officer`s sword (poor condition), with steel scabbard (rusted).
Lot 1403
A Tiffany Studios seven light Favrile glass and patinated bronze Lily table lamp, circa 1910, the gold washed iridescent shades supported on sinuous bronze stems rising from a green and brown patinated foliate formed circular base, five shades engraved `5-L.C.T. Favrile`, one shade engraved `L.C.T. Favrile`, one unmarked, base underside stamped `Tiffany Studios New York 385′, overall height approx 54cm. Provenance: Christie`s New York, Rockefeller Plaza, Important Tiffany & Art Glass from the Minna Rosenblatt Gallery, 10 December 2003, Lot 488; the property of a lady. Further images available at http://blog.tooveys.com
Lot 3021
A small collection of Dinky Toys American cars, comprising a No. 131 Cadillac tourer, a No. 132 Packard convertible, a No. 172 Studebaker Land Cruiser, a No. 178 Plymouth Plaza and a No. 192 DeSoto Fireflite sedan, all within colour spot boxes (some paint chips, boxes creased, torn or scuffed), together with a No. 264 RCMP patrol car, boxed (roof light damaged and playwear, box creased and scuffed), a No. 170 Ford Sedan, a Hudson and an estate car (playwear and paint chips).
Lot 184
A Rare `Jordan Valley` Great War Military Cross Group of Four to Lieutenant Leonard Charles Brothers of the Fifth Company, 2nd Battalion, Imperial Camel Corps, Late 1st Company of London Yeomanry, Military Cross GRI (Ammam Lt. L.C. Brothers Imperial Camel Corps E.E.F. 1918), 1914/15 Star (3333 SJT.L.C.Brothers,1st.Co.OF.Lond.Y.), British War and Victory Medals (Liet.L.C.Brothers), mounted for wearing, together with related dress miniatures, graduated bronze camel bell, with shell decorated hessien hanger, and a North African copper cooking pot with cover. London Gazette - 16 September 1918 T./2nd Lt. Leonard Charles Brothers, Gen. List and I.C.C. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organised the defence under a hot enfilade fire with the greatest ability, and when the majority of the men of his forward left-hand gun had been put out of action, he took charge of the gun himself and retained the position all day.` London Gazette, 16 September, 1918. The 5th Camel Company was a British manned Company drawn from the 53rd Territorial Infantry Division. On 16 December 1916 the 5th Camel Company was absorbed into the 2nd Camel Battalion, under Colonel Robert Buxton. After the breakup of the Imperial Camel Corps on 25 July 1918, the 5th Camel Company remained as a camel formation giving assistance in the Hejaz campaign. T. E. Lawrence and Colonel Buxton`s 2nd Camel Battalion, `In August 1918, via the suggestion of his friend Colonel Dawnay, Lawrence got clearence to use two companies of the Imperial Camel Corps, under Buxton, for a renewed initiative, `Dawnay and i sat down with a map and measured that Buxton should march from the Canal to Akaba, thence by Rumm, to carry Mudowwara by night-attack, thence by Bair to destroy the bridge and tunnel near Amman, and back to Palestine on August thirteenth`, Lawrences first mention of Buxton and the Imperial Camel Corps, such were the achievements of this irregular force over the following weeks- achievements in which Lawrence shared, for he delighted in riding alongside them, that he would dedicate an entire chapter in Revolt in the Desert to their story. In late July 1918, Lawrence visited Buxton and his men for the first time, `Accordingly i went down to Akaba, where Buxton let me explain to each company their march, and the impatient nature of the Allies whom they, unasked, had come to help, begging them to turn the other cheek if their was a row, partly because they were better educated than the Arabs, and therefore less prejudiced, partly because they were very few. After such solemnities came the ride up the oppressive gorge of Itm, under the red cliffs of Nejed and over the breast-like curves of Imran, that slow preparation for Rumms greatness, till we passed through the gap before the rock of Khunail, and into the inner shrine of the springs, with its worship compelling coolness. There the landscape refused to be accessory, but took the skies, and we chattering humans became dust at its feet. It was shortly after this visit, that Colonel Buxton, participated in the reconnaissance from Rumm towards Mudowwara in Arab cloaks, and of the subsequent attack on Mudowwara, Lawrence later wrote `Next morning we heard by aeroplane how Buxtons forces had fared. They decided to assualt it before dawn mainly by means of bombers, in three parties, one to enter the station, the other two for the main redoubts. Accordingly before midnight white tapes were laid as guides to the zero point. The opening had been timed for a quarter to four, but the way proved difficult to find, so that daylight was almost upon them, before things began against the Southern redoubt. after a number of bombs had burst in and about them, the men rushed up and took it easily, to find that the station party had achieved their end a moment before. These alarms roused the middle redoubt, but only for defeat. Its men surrendered twenty minutes later. The northern redoubt, which had a gun, seemed better-hearted and splashed its shot freely into the station yard, and at our troops. Buxton, under cover of the Southern redoubt directed the fire of Brodies guns which, with their usual deliberate accuracy, sent in shell after shell. Siddons came over in his machines and bombed it, while the Camel Corps from North and East and West subjected the breastworks to severe Lewis gun-fire. At seven in the morning, the last of the enemy surrendered quietly. We had lost four killed and ten wounded. The Turks lost twenty-one killed, and one hundred and fifty prisoners, with two field-guns and three machine-guns. Buxton at once set the Turks to getting steam on the pumping engine, so that he could water his camels, while men blew in the wells, and smashed the engine-pumps, with two thousand yards of rail. At dusk, charges at the foot of the water-tower spattered it in single stones across the plan. Buxton, a moment later called `Walk-march!`, to his men, and the three hundred camels, rising like one and roaring like the day of judgement, started off to Jefer. Thence we had news of them. They rested a day, revictualled, and marched for Bair where Joyce and myself had agreed to join them. And so it was, Lawrence rejoining the men of the Camp Corps for several days, a period in which he would undoubtedly have sought out information about the attack on Mudowwara - most likely, too, from one of the heroes of the raid. It was also during this visit to the Camel Corps that Lawrence observed with pride how well the men were progressing, largely thanks to Buxton having made some useful changes. Consequently, our Imperial camel Corps had become rapid, elastic, enduring, silent; except when they mounted by numbers, for then the three hundred camels would roar in concert, giving out a wave of sound audible miles across the night. Each march saw them more workmanlike, more at home on their animals, tougher, leaner, faster. Encouraged by the victory at Mudowwara, Lawrence guided the Camel Corps towards their next target, the railway viaduct at Kissir, South of Amman, a jouney entailing another 120 mile journey behind enemy lines, a daring enterprise best summed up by Buxton `It is not unlike an attempt on the part of the Huns to blow up Waterloo Bridge, as it is many miles at the back of their lines and within five miles of their Army headquarters. But with the promise of Arab support, Lawrence`s leadership and an element of surprise, the matter should not be difficult.` Battle of Amman (1918) - The first British raid on Amman began on 21st March. The Australian 1st and 7th Light Horse Brigades attacked, supported by the Camel Brigade. The raiders were to destroy two key structures in the railroad line, a viaduct and a tunnel, and then retreat back to the Jordan River. Over a twelve day period, British forces advanced toward Amman but were unable to complete the mission because of unfamiliar terrain, torrential downpours, and fierce resistance from Turkish troops.
Lot 185
A Unique `Family Pair` of Great War Bronze Memorial Plaques to Brothers Private A. Jenkins of the 2nd Battalion,Welsh Regiment and Private W. J. Jenkins, 1st Battalion, Royal Guernsey Light Infantry/ Late Welsh Regiment. 39342 Private Arthur Jenkins of the 2nd Battalion Welsh Regiment, died of wounds on the 23rd of August 1916, aged 24 years, Son of John and Hannah Jenkins of 54 Stoughton Street, Grangetown, Cardiff; Husband of Violet Jenkins, he is Remembered with honour at the Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extension 1945 Private Walter John Jenkins of the 1st Battalion Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, formerly 33872, Welsh Regiment, was killed in action on the 21st of March 1918, he has no known grave, but is Remembered with honour at the Tyne Cot Memorial. Extract from `Front Line` Newsletter Weston Front Association, South Wales, No. 20 July 1994: "Cardiff Casualties - A few weeks ago I was fortunate to pick up a couple of Death Plaques at a local antiques market. The thing that attracted me to them is that they were quite obviously a pair - that is they belonged together. The surname on each plaque is Jenkins and it was clear from their state of polish that someone had cared for them lovingly for a long time. I asked if there was any provenance but all the dealer was able to give me was that they had been brought in by someone local. Not a lot to start with bearing in mind how common the name Jenkins is in Wales but undeterred I bought them anyway. My first port of call for research was the extensive database of Gwyn Prescott and sure enough Gwyn was able to confirm the two soldiers as being from Grangetown. The following is the account of the remainder of the research which I have been able to do on the two soldiers. Jenkins, Arthur, Pte. 39342, 2nd Battalion the Welsh Regiment. Arthur Jenkins was born and enlisted in Cardiff being the son of John and Hannah Jenkins of 54, Stoughton Street, Grangetown. He was married to Violet Jenkins. He died of wounds received in action on the 23rd August 1916 while his battalion was attached to the 3rd Brigade and was fighting on the Somme. The 2nd Welsh were in the line during the closing days of July when they were involved in an attack adjacent to the Australians on Poziers Ridge. Their initial attack on Munster/Switch Line re-entrant was successful but a concerted counter attack by the Germans drove them out and back to their starting point. It is quite likely that Jenkins was involved in this attack on the 26th July but it is not certain that it was in this action that he received the wounds from which he subsequently died. On the following day the battalion was withdrawn along with the rest of the Division and remained out of action until the 12th August when the Division was sent in to relieve the 34th Division. In this period the fighting was continuous but not as heavy as at other stages of the Somme. The 2nd Welsh were involved in driving out saps so as to gradually advance on the German line. The battalion suffered heavily from sniper and shell fire. During the period 20th to 28th August the battalion lost 45 other ranks killed and 175 wounded. In view of these statistics it is considered most likely that Jenkins received his fatal wounds during this period in the line. Arthur Jenkins was 24 years of age when he died and he is buried at Dernancourt Communal Cemetery Extensions (S.W. of Albert). Jenkins, Walter John. Pte. 1945 1st Battalion the Royal Guernsey Light Infantry, formerly 33872 The Welsh Regiment Walter John Jenkins, believed to be the brother of the above was born and enlisted in Cardiff and was killed in action on 21st March 1918 while his battalion was attached to the 29th Division and was serving in front of Passchendaele. Initially the RGLI took only Guernseymen in to its ranks but after heavy losses in the Battle of Cambrai men from other areas were taken into the ranks. Jenkins formed part of what is known as Draft 1, i.e. the first group of non-Guernseymen enlisted into the RGLI. Each draft was further divided into Reinforcements which were sent to France. Jenkins was part of either Reinforcements 4 or 6, sent to France in December 1917 or January 1918 since these specifically incorporate men of Draft 1 with numbers higher than 1726. At the time of his death the Passchendaele area was relatively quiet but prone to trench raiding and sniping by both sides which produced a continuous stream of casualties. On the 21st March the RGLI repelled a strong trench raid at the cost of 26 killed and 45 wounded. Jenkins was one of those killed and like many of his comrades of that small action he has no known grave being commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial to the Missing, Passchendaele, where the men of this regiment are listed under the Channel Islands Militia. It is likely that Jenkins had seen service overseas with the Welsh Regiment since he does not qualify for medals whilst with the RGLI."
Lot 191
A Great War Pair to Private H Kelson, Somerset Light Infantry, British War and Victory Medals (14700 Pte. H J Kelson.SOM.L.I.) A Great War Pair to Acting Sergeant G Michael, Royal Artillery, British War and Victory Medals (1477A. Sgt. G Michael. R.A.) British Victory Medal to Private L Palmer, Somerset Light Infantry (5066 Pte. L Palmer. SOM. L.I.) (lot)
Lot 194
A Great War Group of Seven to Lieutenant V. G. Clayton, Royal Marines, British War and Victory Medal (Lieut. V. G. Clayton. R.M.), 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Coronation Medal 1937, mounted for wearing, together with related dress miniatures A Bronze Royal Marines Boxing Medal (Officers Light Weight Runner Up Capt V. G. Clayton R.M. 1927) in case of issue A Silver Royal Marines Rifle Association Medal `1928`, in case of issue A Silver Royal Marines Rifle Association Medal `1929`, in case of issue A Silver Royal Marines Rifle Association, in case of issue, (lot).
Lot 303
A Third Reich Double Decal Feuerschutzpolizei (Fire Protection Police) Helmet, the light alloy shell retaining its original black painted finish, with `salt shaker` ventilation holes and Polizei eagle and NSDAP party shield decals, the inner rim stamped `B x F - Vorschriftsmassig - Lt. Gesetz - 3.5.34` with light alloy comb, and original liner and chin-strap.
Lot 649
RICHARD ANSDELL, RA (1815-1885) EWE AND LAMB signed with initials and dated 1868, board, 31.5 x 48cm ++In fine condition lightly cleaned, no apparent overpainting but not examined under UV light and in the same good condition and Victorian style frame. Consigned by executors and possibly bought by the late owner from the Malcolm Innes Gallery, London and Edinburgh whose label is on the reverse
Lot 757
A SUDANESE PRESENTATION KASKARA with repoussé sheet silver covered brass hilt, the quillons stamped with tughra and calligraphy, the blade with chiselled inscription, in silver mounted, tooled leather scabbard with rings and leather belt, length of blade 91cm, early 20th c Provenance: Presented to Major James John Bramble, OBE (1883-1943) when district commissioner of Omdurman; thence by descent to the present vendor. ++Blade with some light surface pitting, the scabbard in good condition with light chafing, remains of leather straps attached to the rings, leather belt damaged
Lot 851
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY TRIPOD TABLE the circular top on birdcage action and baluster pillar, 73cm h, 74cm diam ++The top heavily stained and with old scratches, the pillars of the birdcage split, the pillar possibly associated and of fine quality timber and a pleasing almost bronze colour and patina, a few typical light scratches and knocks
Lot 2
AN ENGLISH DELFTWARE DISH, PROBABLY BRISTOL painted in blue-red-green with a central medallion of highly stylised flowers and leaves in three brick frame and panelled border, 33cm diam, c1750 A slightly earlier Bristol dish with the distinctive three brick border is illustrated Britton (F), English Delftware in the Bristol Collection, 1982, fig 13.17. ++Small restoration to the rim at 12 o`clock, typical light flaking of the glaze around the rim
Lot 10
AN ENGLISH DELFTWARE BOWL, PROBABLY LONDON painted in cobalt with a large tree peony and other flowering plants before a fence, the interior with a single flower, the diaper border with four floral panels, the rim in a light brown glaze, 22.5cm diam, c1760 ++In very good condition with the odd spot of flaking around the rim
Lot 32
A SUNDERLAND PURPLE LUSTRE CREAMWARE MUG, DIXON & CO printed in black and enamelled with the ODD FELLOW`S ARMS, 12cm h, printed mark, c1813-19 and a Sunderland pink marbled lustre earthenware frog mug, printed with THE AGES OF MAN and a verse, c1830 (2) ++Oddfellows mug in good condition with a few light scratches around the rim, the Ages of Man mug with minor descending hairline crack, otherwise fine
Lot 118
A LEE & CO GRAINGER WORCESTER EMPIRE STYLE VASE of shield shape with gilt dolphin handles, attractively painted in bright enamels to either side with two girls and a basket of fruit or a group of travellers in a hilly landscape, the flared neck and square foot gilt, 25cm h, c1820 ++ In fine condition with slight wear to the gilding, no damaged. The painting of the group of three figures with a few fine light scratches
Lot 166
FIVE DUTCH DELFTWARE VASES, DE LAMPETKAN, DE GRIEKSCHE A AND UNASCRIBED painted in cobalt with chinoiseries, the largest with a scene of three figures, another with four moulded panels of deer, the third with a Japanese inspired banded hedge design, 19-26cm h, painted LPK, A/IH or a numeral, or unmarked, c1760-early 19th c ++All sound examples in good condition, some with light flaking confined to the rims
Lot 182
A PAIR OF VIENNA BOTANICAL PLATES finely painted with a rose or tulip on a black ground in fawn and gilt border, 24.5cm diam, impressed 48/826, painted shield in underglaze blue and Linnaean title Rosa centifolia or Tulipa gesneriana, c1820 ++One plate broken in two and riveted, a few light scratches to the gilding but in good overall condition, no recent or professional restoration
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