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This brilliant pair of clear faceted crystal pieces includes a lighter and a piece holder, perfect for housing your cigar cutter or extra matches. Swarovski etched backstamp. Largest piece measures 3.25"H x 2.5" dia. Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

An Emerald, Ruby and Diamond Ring,set with marquise and oval cut emerald and ruby flowerheads, the wide band pave set with modern round brilliant cut diamonds, the diamonds totalling 0.75 carats, unmarked mount tests as 18ct gold, size S, 15.1g . Condition Report: The emeralds are vivid and show typical internal inclusions, one of the central emeralds is a replacement and slightly lighter than the rest. The rubies are a deep pinkish red. The diamonds are all very bright and lively. The mount has very light surface abrasions mainly on the back of the shank but is still heavy gauge. Overall very good condition.

First World War trench art shell commemorative money box, 17cm high, together with a collection of lighters to include Wedgwood Green jasperware table lighter, 'Holiday Penguin', 'Calibri', 'Viscount', etc

Ronson Varaflame cased set comprising; mother-of-pearl and gold plated cigarette case and lighter, together with a similar mother-of-pearl atomiser by 'La Donna'

A vintage gem set cocktail ring. The raised setting with a deep rectangular facet gemstone. Unhallmarked, assessed as having silver head and 9ct gold shank. Finger size O.Weight 7.70 grams, an Omega lighter, a Prince example, Stratton compacts, a Yard O Led, and an evening vintage make-up purse. 

ASSORTMENT OF COLLECTIBLESincluding two empty Edwardian photo album, pewter framed wall mirror, Hammersley Gin label, Melissa mother of pearl compact, vintage stopwatch, Starlon Longlife lighter in box, and a Chinese style trinket box, etc.

Dunhill, a silver plated giant table petrol lighter, circa 1930's, of typical form, the body with an engine turned body, pat. no. 390107, reg'd design no. 73741810.5cm high

Carol Lovett for Moorcroft, Puffin design ovoid shaped vase (shape 102/5). Factory impressed and paint marks to base, year cypher for 1998 with copy right c97. Signed by Philip Gibson in gold pen dated 23.10.98. Height 13cm. Condition Report: Crazing visible on lighter sections of vase in particular in the sky sections.

Sian Leeper (British, b. 1970) for Moorcroft, waisted vase (shape 364/5) in Daydream design. Factory impressed and paint marks to base c2003, bearing silver line to indicate second. Height 13cm.Together with a Trial ovoid shaped vase (shape (7/7) dated 6.11.98 in the style of the Rachel Bishop's Islay design. Factory impressed and paint marks to base, year cypher indicating 1998. Height 19cm (2)Condition Report: Trial vase in the Islay style pattern has visible crazing on design, mainly evident in the lighter sections of the vase near neck and middle of vase.

PAIR OF ART DECO RONSON TABLE LIGHTERS, EARLY / MID 20TH CENTURY each a Ronson Rondolite "Billiard ball" lighter, with black red and chrome finisheach - 7.5cm highQty: 2

COLLECTION OF SMALL SILVER ITEMS, including a propelling pencil, marked G Wheeler, London, a Chinese pickle fork, a heart shaped pin dish, a miniature penguin figure and a continental silver mounted lighterthe weighable silver - 30g gross

VINTAGE ZIPPO LIGHTER, U.S.S. SIMON LAKE AS-33, along with three other lighters, a Winston cigarettes advertising lighter, a Marlboro cigarettes advertising lighter and one furtherthe Zippo - 5.7cm top - bottomQty: 4

A mix collection, vintage Japanese bisque head nodding jaw match holder, German wild boar match holder, Mosda Birminghamtrench lighter, antique Meerschaum pipe

A mixed lot of items, medals, a recorder, table lighter, military pocket compass, jewellery

A selection of brass military items, trench art lighter, brass compass, 3 figurines, brass & copper horn,

Registration No: TGR 144V Chassis No: 9B08RJY155226 MOT: Exempt • Rare 'homologation special' being 1 of only 18 known survivors out of 33 built • Correct 2.3-litre Twin Cam engine with twin 48 Dellorto carburettors and ‘Works’ exhaust manifold • Receipts on file for £16,000 worth of expense to GP4 specification with under 2,000 miles covered since full ground-up overhaul • The fastest Tarmac Rally Car of its generation! ‘The success, and the refinement, of the HS and HSR models is almost entirely to the credit of Bill Blydenstein, Gerry Johnstone and the mechanics at the Blydenstein business at Shepreth, and little to do with the factory's own efforts' (Graham Robson, Vauxhall Chevette HS and HSR) Introduced in 1975, the Vauxhall Chevette was part of parent company GM's ‘T-car' programme. The newcomer proved a sales success but having attended that year's RAC Rally, incoming Vauxhall chairman Bob Price decided that a halo model along the lines of Ford's high-profile Escort RS machines would enhance its showroom appeal still further. To this end, he approached Bill Blydenstein who was already running the Dealer Team Vauxhall race programme with a brief to transform the Chevette into a rally car. Never one to shirk a challenge, Blydenstein made good use of the GM parts bin. Following the established small car / big engine formula, the resultant Chevette HS was powered by a 2.3 litre 16-valve ‘slant four' allied to a five-speed Getrag transmission. Riding on Chevrolet Vega alloy wheels and equipped with beefier Opel Kadett C GT/E suspension and rear axle, it proved fast, chuckable and raucous in equal measure. Some 400 examples had to be made to achieve Group 4 homologation and thanks to Blydenstein's ability to squeeze a quart into a pint pot, Vauxhall attracted the driving talents of Pentti Airikkala, Jimmy McRae, Russell Brookes and Tony Pond. A match for the Ford Escort RS1800 on tarmac in HS guise, the Chevette became its superior when it evolved into the HSR. Nicknamed ‘Plastic Fantastic', the latter employed fibreglass for its front air dam, bonnet, rear spoiler, tailgate, and front / rear wings. Lighter and more aerodynamic than its predecessor, the HSR also boasted a greater range of transmission and rear axle options. Better able to deploy its considerable power and torque thanks to improved five-link rear suspension and wider wheels, Vauxhall's diminutive hatchback continued to embarrass rivals on tarmac well into the Group B era. The HS won the British Open Rally Championship for Drivers in 1979, while the HSR claimed the manufacturers' crown two years later. Vauxhall were supposed to build 50 HSR cars but Blydenstein's Shepreth-based outfit only managed to complete 34. The merger between Dealer Team Vauxhall and Dealer Opel Team saw the newly formed GM Dealer Sport switch its attention to the Opel Manta 400 which was a pity because Blydenstein was working on a 2.6 litre HSR which he felt could have changed the face of rallying! Chassis ‘155226’ remained in road car guise for just the first two years of its life before being converted to full rally competition specification, being campaigned across Belgium and the UK. Over the following years, the Chevette was sold and at some stage had the engine and gearbox removed. Purchased by the vendor as a rolling shell, the vendor embarked on a comprehensive restoration in 2020 using the correct type engine and gearbox, with numerous of the restoration and build work photographed on file. Built to FIA Historic GP4 Regulations, ‘TGR 144V’ was taken back to a bare shell, with all the rust removed, a new rear tub welded in and the shell strengthened, with the exhaust tunnel grafted in as per works cars before full bare metal re-paint, and a period cage fitted. Propelled by the correct type 2,300cc Twin-Cam engine, fully lightened and balanced, with Twin 48-Dellortos carburettors, ‘Works’ engine mounts, ‘Works’ exhaust manifold, all new ancillaries, alloy radiator, electric fan, and new cam belt, allied to the Getrag five-speed ‘Dog Leg’ gearbox as used in the Works cars in period. A heavy-duty competition clutch is fitted with Works type bias pedal box, and the ZF Limited Slip Differential (5.1 CWP) which has recently been overhauled. Stopping power is provided by AP Monte Carlo forest front brakes and on the Atlas fully floating rear axle, again, correct AP racing rear calipers are utilised. All the fuel and brake lines run inside the car using braided hoses with alloy or stainless steel fittings, along with an electric fuel pump and period rally wiring loom. Works type rose jointed bottom arms are fitted, as well as heavy-duty front hubs and a quick steering rack. Inside, the HSR features a Co-Drivers footrest, plumbed-in fire extinguisher (albeit needing a service), hand-held fire extinguisher, Monit Rally trip meter, OMP seats and Hans type harnesses (both in date until 2027). Riding on four nearly new Minilte-style 6x13 Revolution Wheels, they are shod with Toyo tyres, with the external appearance completed by the essential four Cibie Oscar's spotlights. With just 2,000 miles covered since the full overhaul with receipts on file for £16,000 worth of expense, the Chevette is accompanied by a spare set of headlights and a set of front brake pads. Genuine HSR FIA specification cars rarely come to market, and this example has invites to events all over Europe, and since completion has had a 100% finishing record on the five events it has competed in (two rallies and three hillclimbs), making it one very much worth considering! For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Registration No: M824 UMO Chassis No: WDB1240662C202965 MOT: December 2024 • Sought after, UK-supplied, W124 Convertible • Part of a private collection since 2019 • Used for touring around the UK and Europe Introduced in 1986, the W124-series was arguably the last Mercedes-Benz model range to have its design parameters laid down by engineers rather than accountants. Based around a lighter, stiffer and more aerodynamic bodyshell than its predecessor, the newcomer could be had in saloon, estate, coupe or cabriolet guises. Re-branded as the E-class in 1993, the mid-size Mercedes remained the class benchmark throughout its nine-year European production life. Among the more sporting variants, the E320 Cabriolet was powered by a 3199cc DOHC 24-valve (216bhp/229lbft) straight-six engine allied to automatic transmission. Admirably refined, the model was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in eight seconds and 140mph. Built to order number 0453750530 for the UK market, chassis WDB1240662C202965 left the factory finished in the handsome combination of Tourmaline Green metallic with Beige leather upholstery and a Black soft-top. A desirable Sportline model, its specification also included air-conditioning, sports chassis, 8-hole alloy wheels, heated front seats and headlamp wash/wipe. Entering the current (seventh) ownership during 2019, the Mercedes-Benz is said to have proven ‘totally reliable’ whilst undertaking tour-type rallies all around the UK and Europe (its most recent being a two-week sortie to Norway). Marque specialist serviced earlier this month and wearing its 145,000 miles well, this appealing E320 Cabriolet is MOT’d until December and a reluctant sale due to downsizing.

Registration No: B60 NUT Chassis No: CWF0AXXGCAAEY49886 MOT: None One former keeper and 19,000 miles from newPart of the collection since 2001Original supplying dealer rear window sticker, tax disc holder and number plates etcUnworn spare wheel, front seat covers, sunroof, five-speed manualLaunched in September 1980 and codenamed ‘Erika’, the MK3 Escort was benchmarked against the VW Golf and Honda Civic. Adopting front-wheel drive for the first time, the newcomer also featured a lighter but stiffer monocoque bodyshell, all-round independent suspension and disc / drum brakes. Typically powered by Ford’s vaunted CVH overhead camshaft engines in 1.3 or 1.6 litre guises, the hatchback could be had with manual or automatic transmission. Buyers could choose from Popular, L, GL and Ghia trim levels with the latter being notable well appointed. According to its accompanying original sales invoice, chassis GCAAEY49886 was supplied new by Sandicliffe Ford of Loughborough to local resident Peter Leavesley at a cost of £6,260. Finished in Paris Blue metallic with Navy cloth upholstery, the Escort 1.6 Ghia was first registered as ‘B60 NUT’ on 2nd March 1985. Taking out an extended Extra Cover warranty, Mr Leavesley kept the hatchback until it entered the late Mr Lucas’s collection during 2001. Warranted to have covered a mere 19,266 post-delivery miles with supporting service records and old MOTs etc, the five-seater has essentially been mothballed for the last twenty-three years. Highly original, it is a real timewarp but in need of recommissioning / renovation.

Registration No: X847 WVK Chassis No: WP0ZZZ99Z1S641006 MOT: February 2025 • c.103,000 recorded miles from 6 former keepers • Offered with owners wallet, handbook and service book • 3.4-litre engine mated to a Tiptronic gearbox • Current V5c document Asked to nominate his favourite generation of Porsche 911 during its 50th Anniversary celebrations in 2013, racing driver and journalist Tiff Needell chose the 996 commenting: "This was the model that brought the 911 into the modern world. We finally got rid of the VW pedals and had a chassis that handled in a much more progressive and controllable manner. Not a convert before, completely converted after!" Traditionalists may have decried the 996's water-cooled engine and shared Boxster componentry, however, the newcomer's use of a brand-new platform (the 911's first since 1963) meant that it was notably lighter, stiffer, and more aerodynamic than its 993 predecessor. Equipped with four-valve cylinder heads, the 996's 3.4-litre engine developed 296bhp and 258lbft (outputs comparable to those of the 993 Carrera RS's 3.8-litre unit). Allied to either a six-speed manual or five-speed Tiptronic transmission, the free-revving flat-six enabled the 2+2-seater to sprint to 60mph in 5 seconds and onto 174mph. More ergonomically laid out and spacious than that of any previous 911, the 996's cabin also boasted a far better HVAC system. More information to follow: For more information, please contact: James McWilliam james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk 07943 584760

Registration No: G306 UDV Chassis No: WDB1260342A524109 MOT: T.B.A • Very attractive colour of Seafoam Green Metallic with Tan leather interior • Recently provided with two new wings and a full repaint Rated by the vendor as ‘good’, ‘very good’ or ‘excellent’ in all aspects Introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1979, the new W126 S-class was a quantifiable improvement over its W116 predecessor. Lauded by the contemporary motoring press as the 'best car in the world', it was not only lighter than its forebear but also offered an improved ride and sharper handling. Styled by Bruno Sacco, its sleek silhouette hid all round independent suspension, disc brakes, power assisted steering and a range of powerful all alloy V8 engines (later supplemented by more fuel efficient straight sixes). A staple part of numerous diplomatic fleets in period, the W126 remains sought after to this day thanks to its impeccable build quality and timeless lines. One of the more prestigious variants, the 420 SE Saloon was fitted with a fuel-injected 4196cc SOHC V8 engine that developed some 231bhp and 240lbft of torque. Admirably refined, the model was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 8.3 seconds and over 135mph. 1 of just 13,996 produced (making it the second rarest W126 standard wheelbase saloon variant after the 560 SE). Manufactured in 1990, the 420 SE offered was supplied new to the United Kingdom being first registered on the 17th of January. Finished from the factory in the rare and appealing colour of Seafoam Green Metallic paintwork with a Tan leather interior upholstery, the SE was well-specified from new with paintwork protection, headlamp cleaning equipment, electric sliding sunroof, burred walnut trim, blinker lamps, air-conditioning, green tinted glass, heated rear window, and air-conditioning. ‘G306 UDV’ was subject to an insurance write-off to Category C in 2015 but has since been repaired. Acquired by the vendor in 2022, the 420 SE was thereafter provided with a cosmetic restoration including two new wings and a full repaint. Offered now having 133,000 miles on the odometer, the Mercedes-Benz has had seven former keepers. ‘G306 UDV’ is supplied with a history file that includes the original stamped service book that covers the early history of the Mercedes, when the SE covered a sizeable amount of its mileage, with nine services documented between 1990 and 2000, almost all by Mercedes-Benz main agents or specialists, and up to some 54,000 miles. Further accompanied by a collection of invoices for the parts purchased in current ownership, the vendor rates the Mercedes-Benz as having ‘good’ engine, gearbox, and electrical equipment ‘very good’ interior trim and bodywork, and ‘excellent’ paintwork. For more information, please contact: Paul Cheetham paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk 07538 667452

Late 18th Century steel flintlock pistol tinder lighter, the engraved steel action signed 'J Savage', with walnut stock, length 18.5cm (Please note condition does not form part of the catalogue description. We strongly advise viewing to satsify yourself as to condition. If you are unable to view and a condition report is not already available, please ask for one and it will be provided in writing).

A Sliver jubilee (1977) crown in a case and a vintage 1960's lighter, with built in Swiss watch.

Ronson chrome plane table lighter

Collectors lot to include cast iron skeleton money bank, crystals, Wade Whimsies, Ronson table lighter and framed cigarette cards etc 

A vintage bronzed metal knight table lighter with a pair of spelter figures and a Egyptian cat figure, tallest H. 33cm with a further copper coal scuttle.

An early 20th century silver prize medal, Brighton & Sussex Horticultural Society, 1911; silver and silver-gilt fobs; a novelty cigarette lighter, as a camera; etc

A box of assorted collectables, mainly golf related to include 3 x vintage golf balls, Royal Doulton tankard, cup, lidded dish & plate, Nao figure, Noritake figure, Royal Worcester plate, 2 x binoculars (2014 Ryder cup & Masters), Ronson table lighter & boxed chess set etc.

A modern Lalique glass table lighter and ash tray, height 11.5cm & diameter 14.5cm respectively.

Silver and costume jewellery, including bangles, earrings, gentleman's wristwatch, simulated pearls and rings, together with plated cake forks, pair of opera glasses, camera lighter and leather wallets. (qty)

A quantity of miscellaneous including Razors, Cigarette case with lighter, cribbage board etc

Group of five Chinese carved jade animal figurines, including:One jade in the form of an insect, possibly a cicada. With inclusions along the underbelly of the insect.One jade resembling a rabbit. Carved of an opaque, pale grey jade.One jade in the form of a fowl, possibly a quail or hen. Of a pale jade with incised details to represent feathers.One jade in the form of a resting horse or ram. Neatly carved out of an earthy, extremely light brown jade with a slightly lighter hued head.One jade carved to represent a monkey on a leaf. Veins of the leaf are skillfully incised, visible from the bottom of the figurine.Height ranges from 1/2 in to 1 in; width ranges from 1 3/4 in to 2 in; depth ranges from 1/2 in to 1 in. Gross weight: 108.8 g.Condition: There are natural lines visible throughout all items, as expected; along the natural lines there is discoloration. There is an accretion of debris in the carved lines. There are chips throughout each item. There is calcification throughout.

The unique and poignant Second War bomb and mine disposal G.C., D.S.C. group of ten awarded to Lieutenant-Commander W. E. Hiscock, Royal Navy In his capacity as Controlled Mining Officer at H.M.S. St. Angelo, Malta, he dealt with no fewer than 125 ‘incidents’ at the height of the island’s siege, among them an ‘Italian torpedo machine’ and other unknown types of ordnance: in dismantling the former, which contained a 650lb. high explosive charge fitted with four firing devices and a time fuse, the clock mechanism whirred into action, but Hiscock calmly neutralised the device nonetheless Tragically, he and his wife were killed in a bombing raid on Valetta in February 1942, just a few days after the announcement of his award of the G.C. George Cross (Lieut. (Acting Lieut. Commander) William Ewart Hiscock, D.S.C. R.N. 3rd February 1942); Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse hallamrked London 1940 and officially dated ‘1941’; 1914-15 Star (Act. Gnr. W. E. Hiscock, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Gnr. W. E. Hiscock, R.N,.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee Medal 1935, mounted court-style for display, good very fine and better (10) £80,000-£120,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- G.C. London Gazette 3 February 1942: ‘For great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty.’ The original recommendation states: ‘Lieutenant (Act. Lt.-Commander) Hiscock was in charge of the salvage, rendering safe and stripping of an Italian Torpedo Machine, which was recovered from 15 feet of water off St. George’s Bay, Malta. The operation of salvaging itself was one of great danger as, apart from the possibility of booby-trapping, no information was available as to the technical mechanism of the explosive head, whilst its behaviour when parted from the body was a matter of complete uncertainty. Rendering safe and stripping of the explosive head after salvage had been carried out personally by Hiscock, helped by Le Bargy [Petty Officer C., awarded the D.S.M., and later still the G.M.]. During the course of the operation the clock mechanism started and it was only cool determination and skill in the face of extreme danger which allowed of a successful conclusion. The machine contained a 650 lb charge of high explosive, fitted with four firing devices, including impact and hydrostatic types.’ Further notes appear in the Honours & Awards File ADM 516/41: ‘Total of all incidents - 125. Two specifically detailed: 1. While dismantling a one-man submarine recovered off Malta and rendering it safe, a special spanner (made in the Dockyard) slipped and started the clock mechanism. The lighter was then alongside N.A.D. but he tackled the mechanism again and succeeded in stopping the clock and withdrawing the detonator. 2. A new type German mine was recently encountered and rendered safe, regardless of the danger of its detonating on the rocks, he had what can only be described as an “all in wrestling match” when it washed to and fro in the heavy scend.’ His calm tackling of these highly dangerous jobs without fuss and with unfailing cheerfulness is, I consider, the highest form of courage and worthy of a very high award.’ D.S.C. London Gazette 14 January 1941: ‘For courage, enterprise and devotion to duty in contact with the enemy.’ William Ewart Hiscock was born in Dorchester, Dorset on 13 January 1886 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in July 1901. Subsequently appointed an Acting Gunner, R.N., in August 1914, his wartime appointments included H.M. Ships Kale, from November 1914, Medea, from June 1915 and Tribune, from June 1918, and he was mentioned in despatches for ‘services in action with enemy submarines’ (London Gazette 20 September 1918, refers). In August 1924, he was appointed a Commissioned Gunner, and, following further seagoing appointments, he joined the Admiralty’s Torpedo and Mining Department in late 1931. Advanced to Lieutenant in March 1934, he was placed on the Retired List in January 1936. Recalled shortly before the renewal of hostilities, Hiscock was posted to the Malta base St. Angelo, where he was appointed Officer in Charge of Controlled Minefields and Parties, and it was in this capacity that he dealt with no less than 125 devices in 1940-42. Awarded the D.S.C. in January 1941, for his ‘courage, enterprise and devotion to duty in contact with the enemy,’ he was also advanced to Acting Lieutenant-Commander. As alluded to in the recommendation for his subsequent award of the George Cross (G.C.), Hiscock’s gallant work extended to all manner of ordnance. A case in point would be the parachute mine that fell in the gardens of Lady Bernard’s Nursing Home in the Villa Portelli. The patients were quickly evacuated to the Blue Sisters Hospital and Hiscock, after gently lowering the mine to the ground - its parachute had got caught up on a wall and a tree - defused it. Tragically, as confirmed by his service record, he and his wife, Alice, were killed in an air raid on 15th February 1942, just 12 days after his G.C. was gazetted. A local newspaper report stated that their home in the married quarters in St. George’s Barracks, St. Julian’s, just north of Valetta, received a direct hit. They were buried in Capuccini Naval Cemetery. Hiscock’s G.C. was presented to one of his daughters by King George VI at Buckingham Palace on 23 June 1942.

The First and Second War group of seven awarded to Commander R. H. D. Lane, Royal Navy, a veteran of Dunkirk who commanded the destroyer Wryneck in the evacuation of Greece, and was among those lost when she was sunk by enemy aircraft in April 1941 - he was last seen sliding off a raft, badly wounded and covered in oil 1914-15 Star (S. Lt. R. H. D. Lane, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. H. D. Lane. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, good very fine and better (7) £500-£700 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Robert Henry Douglas Lane, who was appointed a Midshipman in September 1913, was serving aboard the battleship H.M.S. Africa on the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914. Transferring to the Hindustan as an Acting Sub. Lieutenant in November 1915, another ship of the 3rd Battle Squadron, he afterwards completed his wartime service in destroyers, namely the Nonpareil and the Patriot, latterly as First Lieutenant. Remaining a regular between the wars, Lane gained advancement to Lieutenant-Commander in October 1925 and was serving as Naval Provost Marshal in Hong Kong on the renewal of hostilities. Returning to the U.K. in early 1940, he was given command of the ancient freighter Moyle, one of three blockships ordered to Dunkirk on the last night of the evacuation on 3-4 June 1940. Lane and his crew rammed her into the west pier and scuttled her, prior to becoming among the very last to be evacuated from the battered port. He was subsequently among those men mentioned in despatches in The London Gazette of 10 October 1940, for ‘good services when carrying out blocking operations in enemy occupied ports.’ In July 1940, Lane was appointed to the command of the destroyer Wryneck, in which ship he served with distinction in the Mediterranean, and more particularly during the evacuation of Greece. Having assisted in the withdrawal of troops from Megara on 25 July 1941, and in rescuing survivors from the lighter A.19, Lane was ordered to take the Wryneck on a similar mission two nights later. On this occasion, however, ‘tragedy began to pile on tragedy’, for Wryneck and her consorts departed Navplion at too late an hour to avoid enemy attention in the first hours of daylight. And at 7 a.m. 30 enemy dive bombers commenced a devastating attack on the Wryneck and the Diamond (another destroyer), in addition to the Dutch Slamat, the latter vessel being laden with evacuated troops. First to be sunk was the Slamat, the two destroyers moving in to pick up her survivors. Soon afterwards, and now with several hundred troops aboard, the Wryneck and Diamond similarly fell victim to a succession of heavy bombing attacks: ‘Wryneck, meanwhile, had been equally unfortunate. Taken unawares in the same way as Diamond, a bomb had struck the foc’s’le near ‘A’ gun, killing or wounding everyone at the gun, on the bridge and in the sick bay, shattering the stokers’ mess deck and killing numbers of stokers and soldiers. Another fell down the engine room hatch bursting all the steam pipes, and a third bomb struck aft setting an ammunition locker on fire. With the ship moving at about 18 knots, with a heavy growing list to port, an E.R.A. managed to open the safety valves; then, with others, he got a whaler away which was practically undamaged, and released the rafts before abandoning ship ...’ But, as confirmed in Greek Tragedy, worse was to follow in the water: ‘Where the destroyers had gone down a huge patch of dark brown oil spread like a pall over the blue water of the Gulf of Nauplia. And in it floated the torn corpses of the dead, wrecked and upturned boats, balks of timber, lifebelts, sodden loaves of bread, broken oars, rolled hammocks and shattered pieces of furniture. In it swam those who were still alive and those who were soon to die by drowning. Hundreds of men coated in oil. Men crying for help, coughing and retching to free their bursting lungs of the bitter crude oil that choked them. Men screaming in terror. Men praying to live. Men longing for death to release them from the agony of burning oil seeping into their wounds. Men clutching at chunks of wreckage that slipped from their grasp. Men of high courage, who without a thought for themselves, fought to save their wounded shipmates ... There were a number of rafts and Carley floats drifting in that growing patch of oil, and few of them carried survivors. On one of them was Commander Lane of the Wryneck, with two of his R.N.V.R. Sub. Lieutenants, Jackson and Griffiths, and his Midshipman, Peck. Able Seaman Taylor helped to haul them on to the raft. They were all badly wounded and coated in oil. For a little while they clung to the raft. As it rolled in the rising sea, they slipped off it, too weak to hold on any longer ...’ When at length a handful of Wryneck’s men were eventually picked up, the senior surviving rating was asked to complete a report. He ended it thus: ‘The men of the Wryneck wish me to add that we have lost a fine ship, fine officers and a magnificent Captain.’

ZIPPO LIGHTER IN ORIGINAL BOX

Silver cigarette case, silver salt, plated coin dish and a Ronson lighter

The Wailers LP, Catch A Fire LP - Original UK Release 1973 on Island (ILPS 9241) - In Zippo Lighter style sleeve - Pink Rim Labels - Island Inner - Sticker tear top right front, otherwise Sleeve Excellent, Vinyl EX+

A Dunhill style 9ct gold lighter, the engine turned case, 375, London, 1955 87.8g gross

A silver pocket watch (missing crystal), silver vesta case (dented) and a Panther Throne lighter

A group of die-cast cars including Corgi, bank notes, lighter, Victorian box, etc.

A Collection of Various Militaria to Comprise H.M.S "Indomitable" Aircraft Damage Report with Photographs Having Official Crown Copyright Stamps, Official U.S. Navy Photograph, H.M.S "Indefatigable" Photographs, Trench Art Type Lighter, Dog Tag etc

A Collection of Various Ceramics to Comprise Hand Painted Plates, Hand Painted Japanese Porcelain Side Plates, Vase, 19th Century and Later Saucers, Continental Porcelain Table Lighter, 'The Fans of the Fitzwilliam Museum' Fan Etc

Three Georgian silver toddy ladles, a silver plated listening tube a Ronson table lighter and a commemorative B P Forties Field medallion

An Italian novelty reproduction tinder pistol table lighter with flintlock action brass framework and walnut grip, 13cm long.

DUNHILL CASED LIGHTER IN BOX

A box containing a Papermate pen, a blue and white porcelain mounted candlestick, a Ronson table lighter, decorative keys etc.

A BOX OF ASSORTED COSTUME JEWELLERY, BOXES AND OTHER ITEMS, to include a carved wooden jewellery box, with costume jewellery, imitation pearl necklace, brooches, trinket boxes, an Independant Order of Good Templars purple ceremonial sash, gold plated/rolled gold folding spectacles, a 'Ronson' Viking lighter, etc

A 'DUNHILL' TABLE LIGHTER, polished lighter engraved 'John From Sue Richard 26.XI.19', signed 'Dunhill', approximate height 11cm (condition report: not tested for working order, we cannot guarantee the working condition of this item, general light wear)

A CAST METAL SQUIRREL NUT CRACKER AND A COLD PAINTED TABLE LIGHTER/STRIKER, comprising a cold painted spelter pheasant table striker, height 20cm x length 31cm (tail broken) together with a bronzed cast metal 'Squirrel' nutcracker, height 18cm (2) (Condition Report: squirrel is missing right glass eye, pheasant has flaking and chipped paint, other obvious damage is mentioned in description)

TWO BOXES AND LOOSE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, to include chromed State Express Cigarette box, Ronson Art Deco style combination Cigarette Case & Lighter, Dutch? wall mounted wooden pipe rack, three wooden dolls chairs, Victorian papier mâché Snuff Box with Rose Barton print of Chelsea Bridge to lid, vintage Surridge 'Peter May' cricket bat, Austin tennis racquet, quantity of assorted Bayko Building set parts and accessories, Box Brownie Camera, Marbles, Dominoes, Playing Cards, vintage Advertising tins, carved wooden tray (in need of attention), wooden frames letter rack, assorted boxes etc. (2 boxes and loose)

A late 19th/early 20th century inlaid walnut box, of hinged rectangular form with inlaid central lozenge and edge detail, inner tray lacking 20cm sold along with a small selection of other wooden items including Sorrento ware cigarette box, brass mounted box, table lighter, Crucifix and cased dice

A miscellaneous selection of items comprising of three Misalla pocket stopwatches, four vintage lighters one being a Ronson machine tooled in chrome and a boxed Porsche design lighter, an assortment of cigarette cards etc.

A 20th Century treacle glazed table top lighter in the form of a horse's head or chess piece, measuring 19cm tall

RNAS interest: a WWI trench-art cigarette lighter, named to H B Riding RNAS, formed in brass with British penny and French 10 francs coins. UK P&P Group 1 (£16+VAT for the first lot and £2+VAT for subsequent lots)

Two rare and unusual Whitefriars glass paperweight 'buttons' the larger of garland arrangement with cobalt ground, the smaller miniature button of garland arrangement with rose to centre and on a lighter blue ground, 5cm & 3.5cm diameter.

Gucci table lighter, cylindrical with brown, red and green bands, double GG motif to top, 8cm

Pottery to include Carlton Ware Rouge Royal to include a magic lamp table lighter, a Carlton Ware pink floral vase, a Wedgwood plate and others (Qty). Generally good, damage to toast rack and chip to ginger jar base.

Wedgwood three in one cylindrical cigarette box, lighter and ashtray set. Height 17cm. Together Josiah Wedgwood 250th Anniversary commemorative 6" dish. (2) All of first quality free of restoration or damage.

Wedgwood to include a Venus rectangular pin tray, a pair of black Jasperware items with gold relief to include a lighter and an ashtray, with an Etruscan Dance dish (4). In good condition with no obvious damage or restoration. Venus is a second.

An elm and beech wood dining table in 18th century style - the oval elm top with moulded edge, the central rectangular panel within inlaid lighter elm banding and inlaid fleur-de-lys to the spandrels, raised on a trestle-style walnut-stained beech wood base, with twin baluster turned end supports and scroll carved bases united by a substantial central stretcher. (LWH 198 x 140 x 76 cm), some wear to stained polish to top.

A small mahogany box (LWH 22 x 14.5 x 9.5 cm) and its contents: Royal Ark Mariner’s silver breast jewel in its a maker’s case, George Kenning & Son, London 1912; a miniature Ronson pocket lighter; various badges to include Memorable Order of Tin Hats badge, National Savings ‘Lend to Defend’, RAF Volunteer Reserve (x3), Newton Town Miniature Rifle Club and News of the World Treble 20 Guild; a cigarette case engraved with the crest of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and 'Lt. Col. L.M. Horne 1920' (Leonard Montague (1878-1971) BWIR); a pair of cufflinks and an assortment of studs.