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Click here to subscribeA First World War medal group with Memorial Scroll, to Private John Ritchie, Gordon Highlanders, no. 3531, the British War Medal, the Victory Medal, two 1914-15 Stars, with scroll and presentation letter, framed. Frame overall 58cm by 48cm Note: Private Ritchie was born in Aberdeen and died aged 25 on the 25th September 1915. He is buried at the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial.
A Second Boer War Queens South Africa medal and ribbon, awarded to Private T Barnes 8342, of the Royal Sussex Regiment, with five clasps; 'Cape Colony', 'Orange Free State', Transvaal', 'South Africa 1901' and 'South Africa 1902', a Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge and two contemporary postcards of the 1906 Royal Sussex Regiment memorial in Eastbourne CONDITION REPORT: Please note - Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.PLEASE CONSIDER SHIPPING COSTS BEFORE BIDDING. THE COST OF SHIPPING MAY AFFECT YOUR DECISION TO BID.
Two WWI bronze death plaques (drilled) for Private Alfred Huggett 47933, 3/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers 66th Division, killed in action at Passchendaele 19 November 1917 and Private George Huggett TF/2811 of the 1/5th battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, 1st Division, killed in action at Richebourg L'Avoue 9 May 1915, aged 25, along with his 1914-15 star and ribbon, and a photographic pendant, along with a WWI medal bar and ribbons, a WWI enamelled flag brooch, two Victorian diamond jubillee commemorative medals, a silver war badge, a 'Tommy' lighter and other items CONDITION REPORT: Please note - Descriptions do not include condition reports. Please contact us to if you require further information or images.PLEASE CONSIDER SHIPPING COSTS BEFORE BIDDING. THE COST OF SHIPPING MAY AFFECT YOUR DECISION TO BID.
An Edwardian silver and Shibayama cabochon medal, together with another, William Adams, Birmingham 1909, the central ivory roundel inlaid with coral and mother of pearl flower, within chased border, presentation inscription Mrs W B Inglis Medal, the other of cartouche form with gold bosse centre, 6cm long, 1.10ozt (2)
ASSORTED MEDALS & MILITARIA comprising British War Medal and Victory Medal engraved 'LIEUT D. D. PHILLIPS' with card box, British War Medal engraved '40097 CPL. H. G. GEORGE TANK CORPS', Second World War Defence Medal, boxed 1937 Coronation Medal and box, cased George VI 'For Faithful Service' medal and assorted military cap badgesThe name on the Imperial Service Medal is Milley Clark
GREAT WAR & INDIA CAMPAIGN LONG SERVICE MEDAL GROUP comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, India General Service Medal with clasps Waziristan 1919-21 and Waziristan 1921-24, George V For Long Service and Good Conduct medal all engraved to 'S. SJT. R. E LORD A. O. C.' together with soldiers' service and pay book, photograph booklet and silver cigarette case engraved to 'Bro R. E Lord' Condition Report: some of the medals have different engraved numbers prior to name, some stains to books and only three photographs in booklet
DAN LLYWELYN HALL oil on panel - "The Last Dambuster at 100", signed with initials, signed and dated 2021 verso, 113 x 92cms Auctioneer's Note: This portrait of bomb aimer, George Leonard 'Johnny' Johnson MBE DFM, has been commissioned to commemorate his 100th birthday later this year, and is being offered for sale to coincide with the No. 617 Squadron RAF raid on the Mohne, Sorpe and Eder dams on 16th and 17th May 1943, using Barnes Wallis's bouncing bombs and mines. Flying in Lancaster bomber AJ-T under the command of Joe McCarthy, his was the first plane to arrive at the Sorpe dam, which was finally damaged on the tenth attempt, such was the difficulty of releasing the mine to roll down the face of the dam from a side approach, a technique unpracticed by the crew in the training for the raid. For his part in Operation Chastise, Johnson received the Distinguished Flying Medal along with other members of the squadron. The daring raid was immortalized in popular memory by the 1955 movie "The Dambusters" starring Richard Todd and Michael Redgrave. Proceeds from the sale will benefit Group 617 'Making a Difference' charity.
Anthonore Christensen (1849-1926) - An antique oil on board painting depicting a building exterior scene with cottage having open door and trees surrounding. Artist monogram to lower right corner. Set to an gilt frame with bead slip. Frame measures approx; 31cm x 41cm.Anthonie Eleonore Christensen, generally known as Anthonore Christensen, née Tscherning (1849–1926) was a Danish flower painter. She exhibited from 1867 at Charlottenborg, winning the medal of the year in 1893. As a painting teacher, her students included Queen Louise and Queen Olga of Greece.
An antique late 19th / early 20th Century English high Victorian heavy bronze bust / Memorial figurine sculpture of HRH Queen Victoria. The bust shows The Queen wearing a crown, regalia and medal / medallion detailing and being inscribed below 1837 VR 1897. Raised on a turned column base. Measures approx; 20cm x 14cm.
Peter Wileman b1946 - An oil on board painting depicting an landscape scene with blue sky and emerging sunset.The bold but well blended colours emphasis the mood and emotions of the peace which capture the light of the setting. Signed by Wileman to lower right corner in red. Housed in a good frame. Complete with De Montfort gallery label to reverse and copy of Valuation certificate can be provided on request. Measures approx; 77cm x 77cm. (frame)Wileman is the former President and a Fellow of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, a Member of the Royal Society of Marine Artists , the East Anglian Group of Marine Artists and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. He has worked in the field of art and design for over forty years. Peter’s style is bold and vigorous, both in the use of colour and handling of paint, as he explores the effect of light on his subject. Seeking atmosphere through light and colour, he works in varying degrees of abstraction. Peter has won many awards for his paintings including: The Frank Herring Award in 2000; The Cornelissen & Son Award in 2003 ; The Clerc Fowle gold medal in 2006; The DAS Prize in 2007 and The Charles Pears Award and The Stanley Grimm Prize in 2010 and The Dartington Crystal Chalice in 2012. Peters paintings can be found in private collections worldwide and have been shown on television.
A bolt of silk yellow-ground brocadeLate Qing DynastyThe long bolt woven from gilt and polychrome silk threads in shades of green with intricate octagonal diaper designs enhanced with interlocking, zigzag and wave patterns on a rich yellow ground, one end with a seven-character inscription. 1420cm (559in) long x 71.5cm (28 1/8in) wide.Footnotes:清晚期 明黃錦地團壽紋緞匹料「蘇州織造臣奉曾」楷書繡款Provenance: Lieutenant-Colonel T.S. Cox, and thence by descentBonhams London, 12 May 2016, lot 256An important European private collection來源：T.S. Cox中校舊藏，並由後人保存倫敦邦瀚斯，2016年5月12日，拍品編號256歐洲重要私人收藏The inscription reads: '蘇州織造臣奉曾', which may be translated as 'Made by the Ministers of the Suzhou weavers'.Lieutenant-Colonel T.S. Cox graduated from Sandhurst Military Academy in 1892 and was commissioned in 1894 into the 16th Indian Cavalry, The Bengal Lancers. His noteworthy military service included in 1897, Tochi Field Force, N.W. Frontier; and in 1900, the China Expeditionary Force during the Boxer Rebellion, when he was awarded the US Military Order of the Dragon. In 1901 he was seconded as Advisor to the Chinese Government and awarded an Imperial decoration by Shanqi, Prince Su (1866-1922). In 1903 he was elected to the Royal Geographical Society. In 1903 he served as Captain in the Indian Army; between 1904–1907, he was posted in the D.M.O. War Office, London, the Balkans, Asia Minor, Somaliland, Abyssinia, Russian Central Asia, and Ottoman Middle East; in 1911 he was awarded the King George V Delhi Coronation Durbar medal. Between 1912-1913 he was posted in the Middle East and Central Asia. In 1915, he took part in the Gallipoli Campaign and in 1916 transferred to command the 37th Dogras. In 1917 he served in the Mesopotamian campaign and was wounded whilst serving in the Aden Field Force. In 1920 he served with the Waziristan Field Force, NW Frontier; in 1921 he transferred to command the 3rd Madras Regiment and in 1925 he retired from the Indian Army as Lieutenant-Colonel.Suzhou was an important weaving centre, especially during the Ming and Qing dynasties, when Imperial workshops were established there to produce silk fabrics for the highest-ranking members of society. Silks from the Imperial and official workshops were mainly used for Imperial attire, palace and temple furnishings, presentations and dress for the officials. It is recorded that, by the 18th century, Suzhou employed over four thousand workers and operated thousands of looms; see J.Mailey, Embroidery of Imperial China, New York, 1978, p.12.For a detailed discussion about silk weaving in Suzhou, see M.Dusenbury, Flowers, Dragons & Pine Trees: Asian Textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art, New York, 2004.Compare with a related silk brocade panel, late 19th century, in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, illustrated by R.Jacobsen, Imperial Silks. Ch'ing Imperial Textiles in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis MS, vo.2, p.1140, no.572.蘇州織造是明清宮廷所設專為「上用」、「官用」製作綾羅綢緞的織造機構，直屬清宮總管內務府管轄，管理機戶織匠織造皇家服飾、宮廟陳設、及官員補服所用之緞匹。據記載，十八世紀，蘇州織造所轄工匠四千餘名，織機千計；見J.Mailey著，《Embroidery of Imperial China》，紐約，1978年，頁12。有關蘇州織造之詳述，參考M.Dusenbury著，《Flowers, Dragons & Pine Trees: Asian Textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art》，紐約，2004年。比較明尼阿波利斯美術館藏一例十九世紀晚期匹料，收錄於R.Jacobsen著，《Imperial Silks. Ch'ing Imperial Textiles in the Minneapolis Institute of Art》，卷二，2000年，明尼阿波利斯，頁1140，編號572。For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A BOLT OF SILK FUCHSIA-GROUND BROCADELate Qing DynastyThe long bolt woven from polychrome and gilt silk threads with intricate octagonal diaper designs enriched with interlocking, zigzag and wave patterns all on a fuchsia ground; together with two related sections woven with a seven-character inscription. 976cm (384 3/8in) wide x 72cm (28 3/8in) long. (3).Footnotes:清晚期 紅錦地團壽紋緞匹料「蘇州織造臣奉曾」楷書繡款Provenance: Lieutenant-Colonel T.S. Cox, and thence by descentBonhams London, 12 May 2016, lot 255An important European private collection來源：T.S. Cox中校舊藏，並由後人保存倫敦邦瀚斯，2016年5月12日，拍品編號255歐洲重要私人收藏The inscription reads: '蘇州織造臣奉曾', which may be translated as 'Made by the Ministers of the Suzhou weavers'.Lieutenant-Colonel T.S. Cox graduated from Sandhurst Military Academy in 1892 and was commissioned in 1894 into the 16th Indian Cavalry, The Bengal Lancers. His noteworthy military service included in 1897, Tochi Field Force, N.W. Frontier; and in 1900, the China Expeditionary Force during the Boxer Rebellion, when he was awarded the US Military Order of the Dragon. In 1901 he was seconded as Advisor to the Chinese Government and awarded an Imperial decoration by Shanqi, Prince Su (1866-1922). In 1903 he was elected to the Royal Geographical Society. In 1903 he served as Captain in the Indian Army; between 1904–1907, he was posted in the D.M.O. War Office, London, the Balkans, Asia Minor, Somaliland, Abyssinia, Russian Central Asia, and Ottoman Middle East; in 1911 he was awarded the King George V Delhi Coronation Durbar medal. Between 1912-1913 he was posted in the Middle East and Central Asia. In 1915, he took part in the Gallipoli Campaign and in 1916 transferred to command the 37th Dogras. In 1917 he served in the Mesopotamian campaign and was wounded whilst serving in the Aden Field Force. In 1920 he served with the Waziristan Field Force, NW Frontier; in 1921 he transferred to command the 3rd Madras Regiment and in 1925 he retired from the Indian Army as Lieutenant-Colonel.The Imperial court established a weaving and dyeing administration in Suzhou during the Ming and Qing dynasties, which was in charge of weaving silk fabrics for the highest-ranking members of society. The products included fabrics, Imperial robes, official costumes, and garments for daily use as well as for Imperial weddings and birthdays. For a detailed discussion about silk weaving in Suzhou, see M.Dusenbury, Flowers, Dragons & Pine Trees: Asian Textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art, New York, 2004.Compare with a related silk brocade panel, late 19th century, in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis, illustrated by R.Jacobsen, Imperial Silks. Ch'ing Imperial Textiles in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minneapolis MS, vo.2, p.1140, no.572.中國歷代都有為皇室營造服飾用品的專門機構，明清沿襲元代，於江寧營建皇家織造，後又陸續營建蘇州織造和杭州織造，合稱「江南三織造」，專為「上用」、「官用」製作綾羅綢緞。有關蘇州織造之詳述，參考M.Dusenbury著，《Flowers, Dragons & Pine Trees: Asian Textiles in the Spencer Museum of Art》，紐約，2004年。比較明尼阿波利斯美術館館藏一例十九世紀晚期匹料，收錄於R.Jacobsen著，《Imperial Silks. Ch'ing Imperial Textiles in the Minneapolis Institute of Art》，卷二，2000年，明尼阿波利斯，頁1140，編號572。For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A copper relief plaque of Dante Alighieri, late 19th or 20th century, portrayed in profile and presented in ebonised frame, 17 x 14cm overall; a bronzed medal of Zeus in Roman style, of oval form, mounted and framed; and a slate roundel, inscribed CAIO CALIGOLA and with associated composition portrait of an 18th century gentleman in profile (3) Condition Report: Dante and composition figures both with loose frames which will require attention. Composition profile detached from slate backing Condition Report Disclaimer
Queen Elizabeth II General Service Medal (with Malaya clasp), awarded to Lt. Joan Betty Patterson of the Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps, together with Second World War Defence Medal, two miniature medals, a series of letters and correspondence and framed photograph Condition: **Due to current lockdown conditions this is an online-only sale and bidders are only able to view lots by appointment. Please therefore read the following: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.
Pair of binoculars, together with a George V Coronation souvenir penknife, KSLI cap badge, First World War Victory Medal awarded to 37335 Private C.A. Board of the Somerset Light Infantry etc Condition: All showing general signs of age and wear, please check the extra images provided prior to bidding, or telephone the department for more information. **Due to current lockdown conditions this is an online-only sale and bidders are only able to view lots by appointment. Please therefore read the following: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.
Excellent Collection of Vintage Wines ( 6 ) Bottles In Total. Comprises 1/ Apostle Falls Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 South African Wine ( 2 ) Bottles. 13% Vol - 75cl. 2/ 1986 Chateau La Louviere Vintage Bottle of Wine, 75cl 3/ Penfolds - Bluestone Grand Tawny Fine Bottle of Wine, A Blend of the Finest Tawnies, Matured In Small Oak Casks with Average Age of 10 - 15 Years, 750ml. 4/ Grand Barossa 2018 Shiraz Red Wine, Gold Medal Winner, 750ml - 14.9% Vol. 5/ St.Emillion Grand Cru 2005 Bottle of Red Wine ( Excellent ) Gold Medal Winner, Grand Vin De Bordeaux. 13% Vol - 75cl. All Seals Intact.
Excellent Collection of Vintage Bottles of Wine ( 6 ) Six Bottles In Total. All Seals Intact. Comprises 1/ Leef Op Hoop 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon Stellfenbosch South Africa 750 ml - 12% Vol. 2/ Leasingham 1997 Clare Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Bottle of Wine, Outstanding Flavour / Quality Rich Fruity Flavour. 75 cl - 13.5% Vol. 3/ Tatachilla Mclaren Vale Shiraz Vintage 2000 75cl - 14.5% Vol. Powerful Fruit Flavour. 4/ Barrel Aged Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 Vintage French Wine, Full Bodied. 5/ Chateau-de-la Riviere 2008 Fronsac Dry Red Wine Medal Winner Paris 2010, 14% Vol, 75cl. 6/ The Hundred Vintage 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Fine Quality Wine. 14% Vol - 75cl.
Excellent Collection of Vintage Wines ( 6 ) Bottles In Total. Comprises 1/ Penfolds - Thomas Hyland Shiraz 2003 ( 3 ) Bottles of Wine. Acclaimed Premium Wine of Rich Spice and Dark Berry Fruit Characters - Classic Penfold Shiraz. 2/ Arenberg 2009 The Custodian Greenache ( 2 ) Bottles of Wine, Medal Winner Acclaimed for It's Quality. 3/ Arenberg 1997 The High Trellis Cabernet Sauvignon Clare Valley Basket Pressed In French and Oak Barriques, Excellent Wine. All Seals Intact.
A Collection of Fine Single Malt Whiskies ( 4 ) In Total. Comprises 1/ Bush-hills Single Malt Irish Whisky, 10 Years old, Matured In Two Woods, 700 ml - 40 % Vol. 2/ Glenfiddich Signature Single Malt Scotch Whisky 12 Years old, Medal Winner, Distilled and Matured In the Valley of the Deer. 3/ Cragganmore Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky, 12 Years Old, Held In High Esteem, Very Firm Malt Palate. 4/ Caol Ila Islay Single Malt Whisky, Aged 12 Years, Highly Prized, Hidden Gem, All with Display Boxes and Seals Intact.
WW1 And WW2 Group Of 10 Medals To Include British War Medal And Victory Medal Awarded To J.48786 W.J. SOAMES. SIG R.N. 1929-1945 Star, The Atlantic Star, The Africa Star, The Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, George V Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service And Good Conduct Medal And Elizabeth II Imperial Service Medal Named For J.48786 (CH, B, 21342) W J SOAMES L. SIG R.F.R.
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