MILITARIA - A SECOND WORLD WAR PAIR OF MEDALS ATTRIBUTED TO AIRCREWMAN T.W. EDWARDS, R.A.F.V.R. comprising the Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945, both unnamed as issued, in original postal despatch box with entitlement slip; together with the recipent's Enlistment Notice; R.A.F. Permanent Pass for 1943; Identity Pass for Air Forces in India, dated 1943; Air Force (India) Provisional M.T. Driving Permit; R.A.F. Airman's Record Sheet (Active Service); R.A.F. Service and Release Book; National Registration Identity Card; and other ephemera; together with a manuscript letter from Ernest Atkinson, a schoolfriend and convicted conscientious objector, on Wormwood Scrubs prison letter paper, dated 25th July 1942 ('...I have actually done so far 120 days in here... We are opened up before 7.0am & closed now @ 4.30... I spend my days making mailbags which you can guess is monotinous [sic]. Have a shave twice a week in cold water & ordinary soap... There are @ moment about 150 COs in here...').
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Antoine Louis Barye, 1795 "" 1875 THESEUS IM KAMPF MIT DEM KENTAUR BIANOR 77 x 72 cm. Basis signiert "Barye". Frankreich, 19. Jahrhundert. Bronze, gegossen, dunkel patiniert. Nach dem Modell von 1849 entstandene Bronze, welche sich auf das 12. Buch aus "Ovids Metamorphosen" bezieht und formal Stellung nimmt zu Herkules und dem Kentauer von Giambologna (1529-1608) in Florenz. Anmerkung: Barye war Sohn eines Goldschmieds und Mitglied der École des Beaux-Arts von 1818-1824. Er stellte 1827 erstmals im Pariser Salon aus und gewann dort 1831 eine Silbermedaille. (12200334) (†) Antoine Louis Barye, 1795 '''' 1875 THESEUS FIGHTING WITH THE CENTAUR BIANOR 77 x 72 cm. Base signed ''Barye''. France, 19th century. Bronze; cast with dark patina. Created after a model from 1849, which illustrates the 12th book of OvidÂ's Metamorphoses and formally references to GiambolognaÂ's Hercules and Centaur in Florence. Notes: Barye was the son of a goldsmith and was a member of the École des Beaux-Arts from 1818-1824. He exhibited at the Paris Salon for the first time in 1827 and won the silver medal in 1831. (†)
BERNHARDT SARAH: (1844-1923) French Actress. A good vintage signed 4 x 6.5 cabinet photograph by Bernhardt, the Atelier Nadar image depicting the awarded stage actress standing in a half-length pose. Photograph by Nadar, Paris, Gold Medal at the World Exhibition 1878. Signed 'Sarah Bernhardt' in dark fountain pen ink to a clear area to the right border of the image. A very slightly light ink signature. To the verso the printed logo of Nadar photographer. Very small stain to the bottom edge, otherwise G to VG. Nadar (1820-1910) French Photographer, Caricaturist and Balloonist. His real name being Felix Tournachon.
BOELCKE OSWALD: (1891-1916) German flying Ace of the World War One. Credited with 40 victories. Boelcke is widely considered the “Father of the German combat air Pilots”, an influential figure also known as the “Father of Air Fighting Tactics”. His innovative turn of mind codified his combat experiences into the first ever manual of fighter tactics distributed to an air force, the Dicta Boelcke. Boelcke was killed in an air crash collision. Rare and excellent signed 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photograph by Boelcke, the image showing the air fighter standing outdoors, in uniform, alongside Crown Prince Wilhelm (1882-1951) and two more Verdun decorated officers, Oberlieutenant von Brandis, the hero of Douaumont, and Kurt Rackow, the hero of the capture of Fort Vaux, all in uniform. The photograph bears the printed heading “The army Commander in chief in Verdun, with three officers decorated with the “Pour le Merite” medal”. Signed in bold black ink `O. Boelcke´ across the image. VG
GUEST FREDERICK: (1875-1937) British Politician, Chief Whip of David Lloyd George's Coalition Liberal Party 1917-21 who also served as Secretary of State for Air 1921-22. Guest, a first cousin of Winston Churchill, won the Bronze Medal with the British polo team in the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. An unusual, large vintage signed and inscribed 11.5 x 14.5 photograph, the image being a reproduction of a painting of Guest by artist Olive Snell depicting him seated in a half length profile pose wearing his racing silks. Signed by Guest to the lower photographer's mount in dark fountain pen ink and inscribed to his chauffeur, Jack Harrison. Additionally annotated 'Templeton 1919 to 1927, France 1914, East Africa 1915 to 17' in his hand. Framed and glazed in the original black wooden frame to an overall size of 12.5 x 15.5. About VG Olive Snell (1888-1962) English Artist, known for her portraiture. An official War Artist, Snell completed portraits of Battle of Britain pilots during World War II.
NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS: A good and rare multiple signed page, folio, by various Nobel prizes comprising PAUL DIRAC (1902-1984) English theoretical Physicist. Widely regarded as one of the most important physicists of the 20th century. Nobel Prize in Physics 1933. He formulated the Dirac equation. Among Dirac´s works, his contributions to quantum mechanics and electrodynamics, and also the new forms of atomic theory and general relativity. An unusual character described by Einstein as `This balancing on the dizzying path between genius and madness is awful´. Signed `P.A.M. Dirac´. Autographs of Dirac are rare and desirable; Christian de Duve (1917-2013) English-born Belgian Biochemist. Nobel Prize in Physiology 1974; André Frédéric Cournand (1895-1988) French-born American Physician. Awarded with the Nobel prize in Physiology in 1956 for his contributions to cardiac catheterization; Philip Noel-Baker (1889-1982) British Politician and Olympic medal winner in 1920. Awarded with the Nobel Peace Prize in 1959 for his campaigns in favour of disarmament, and Sean MacBride (1904-1988) Irish Politician. Nobel Peace Prize in 1974. MacBride annotates above his signature `Disarm or the human race will be destroyed´. All signatures are in bold black ink and were obtained in 1979. VG
BOLT USAIN: (1986- ) Jamaican Sprinter. Known as “Lightning Bolt”. An eight time Olympic gold medalist and eleven time World Champion. World record in the 100 and 200 meters and also in the 4 x 100 meters relay. Widely considered the best sprinter of all time. An excellent colour signed 12 x 8 photograph, the attractive image depicting Bolt immediately after winning the 200 meters race for Jamaica, winning the gold medal at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. EX.
Football medals, a collection of 7 medals, enamelled examples for North Herts Football Association 1924/5, Harrow & District Football League, Brockley & District Football League 1931/32, St Barts Runners-up medal 1952/3, Scottish Juvenile Football Association Medal & two vintage French medals.Three of these medals are silver with a total weight of 35g (gd) (7)
Football medals & badges, a collection of 20 medals & badges, many enamelled examples including Football Association Stewards badges for 1952 & 1956, Oxfordshire FA Badges (x4), North Berks Football League 1924-5, Edmonton & District Intermediate League Cup winners medal 1948-9, Alton & District Football League Runners-Up medal 1931-2 & others. Also two 1970's Arsenal badges inc. 1971 Double Winners, two modern Brentford badges etc (gd)
A group of Giles books from 'The Collection', various non-consecutive dates commencing 2000-2018, Peter Tory; 'Giles: A Life in Cartoons, the Authorised Biography of Britain's Leading Cartoonist', a quantity of mainly Giles cartoons books, various dates, commencing 1999, an early 20th century copy of 'Columbia' by Kummerley, published by Geographia Ltd, Fleet Street, London containing a quantity of pull-out linen maps, a quantity of mainly topographical postcards, various prints, a BBC Records 'Monty Python's Flying Circus' album, a small quantity of cigarette cards in albums, a quantity of Classics Illustrated comics, a DC National Comics 'Superboy' comic and two oak-framed military photographs with information label verso documenting the funeral of Major Thomas Irvine, who served with the 91st Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders in South Africa 1899-1902, to include the Battles of Modder River, Magersfontein and Paareberg, he was mentioned in dispatches and awarded the Queen's Medal for the various battles, etc (3). CONDITION REPORT Giles books: 'Giles at War', 'Giles Daily Express & Sunday Express Cartoons', Giles: A Life in Cartoons', 'Giles Cartoons 2000', 'Giles Cartoons 2001', 'Giles Cartoons 2002', 'Giles Cartoons 2003', 'Giles Cartoons 2011', 'Giles Cartoons 2012', 'Giles Cartoons 2013', 'Giles Cartoons 2014', 'Giles Cartoons 2015', 'Giles Cartoons 2016', 'Giles Cartoons 2017', 'Giles Cartoons 2018'.
A small group of colelctibles to include a white metal pickle fork, a Liverpool Education commemorative medal for Regularity of Attendance dated 1907, a white metal oval locket, a white metal Celtic cross brooch with green stones and marcasite, a white metal page turner with decorative Eagle's claw and tiger's-eye ball, an Edwardian yellow metal and bead necklace with small attached cross, a British Empire rosette with metal enamelled image of George V and Queen Mary, a vintage yellow metal ladies' watch with expandable bracelet strap, etc.
Two cased white metal discus medals by Pinches London, a commemorative Athenaeum Centenary Pobjoy Mint coin 1797-1997, a commemorative medal for the Athenaeum Liverpool founded 1797 Past President medal, a Festival of Britain 1951 crown, various other commemorative coins, an Ingersol stopwatch, Victorian silver threepences, etc.
A Gotham City Police badge with mourning band and ranking bars from Christopher Nolan's action-thriller sequel The Dark Knight. Gotham City Police wore their badges during the funeral procession for Commissioner Loeb (Colin McFarlane), where the Joker (Heath Ledger) attempted to assassinate Mayor Garcia (Nestor Carbonell). Mounted on a leather backing, the faux-silver resin police badge features the Gotham City emblem, the etched words "Founded 1820" and a black elastic mourning band. Four enamelled medal bars are situated above the badge, with one displaying gold-coloured text reading "R.C.- D.W.I." Signs of production use include glue remnants on the back, minor scratches, and a missing butterfly clasp on one of the bars. Dimensions: 12.5 cm x 6 cm x 1 cm (5" x 2 1/4" x 1/2")Estimate: £300 - 500 M
Fraulein Rahm's (Rebel Wilson) uniform from Taika Waititi's World War II comedy-drama Jojo Rabbit. Rahm wore her costume while instructing children at the Hitler Youth camp that Jojo (Roman Griffin Davis) attended. The costume consists of a black jacket and a black skirt. The jacket features a silver eagle on a red patch, which is sewn to the left breast above a resin 1938 Nuremberg Rally medal. A Hero Collection costumier's label is located inside the left breast. The skirt also contains a costumier's label, with an additional label marked "Frau Rahm". The costume is intentionally distressed in places, with the eagle patch dirtied and worn, and there is some loose threading.Estimate: £600 - 800 †Δ
A Rebel trooper vest from George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. Rebel Alliance troopers wore their vests on board the Tantive IV corvette while protecting Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher), and in the Rebel base on Yavin IV, both before the final battle and during the medal ceremony.Designed by John Mollo, the vests were added to the Rebel trooper costumes to create additional texture and interest. The black Teredo polycotton garment was made by A.E. Bickel and Co., a subcontractor of Bermans & Nathans. An array of pockets and pouches adorn the front and back. In line with Lucas' vision of the Star Wars universe, the vest has no fastenings on its front, with Velcro® and tab closures used for the pockets. Marked as a size M, the vest exhibits some minor wear and fading to the internal label.Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000 †
A medal gifted to members of the costume department who worked on all of the recent trilogy and two anthology films in the Star Wars saga. Suspended on a wide grosgrain green ribbon, the bronze-coloured medal features the Star Wars logo engraved above a circular design, which displays embossed text reading "Costume, Costume FX, 2013-2019". The design is surrounded by the production titles: Episode VII, Rogue One, Episode VIII, Solo and Episode IX. The back of the medal has an embossed design replicating the Medal of Bravery seen in A New Hope and again in The Rise of Skywalker, and comes in a black presentation box. There are very minor surface scratches present on the medal. Dimensions (in box): 17.5 cm x 12.5 cm x 2 cm (7" x 5" x 3/4")Estimate: £800 - 1,200 †Δ
A set of ILM VFX crew items from the production of J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. The lot consists of a navy padded gilet featuring "IX" embroidered in blue on the front (size XL); a blue zip-up hoodie with a fleet of First Order Star Destroyers printed in grey on the back (size XL); a black T-shirt displaying an abstract design (size XL); a grey T-shirt decorated with a battle scene involving Rey (Daisy Ridley) and Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) surrounded by waves (size XL); a black cotton Yupoong adjustable cap; a bronze-coloured Medal of Yavin pin; a Disney "Opening Night" pin; and two round stickers featuring different designs. The set displays minimal wear from use. Dimensions (each sticker): 9 cm x 9 cm (3 1/2" x 3 1/2"); (larger pin): 4.5 cm x 4 cm x 1.5 cm (1 3/4" x 1 1/2" x 1/2")Estimate: £500 - 700 M
A WWII DSM group awarded for a VC action in the Norwegian Fjords, comprising Five: D.S.M. George VI (C. Newman Smn R.N.R.), 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Burma star, War Medal VF & EF, last 4 unmounted in carton addressed to recipient (see notes below). Also in lot recipient’s Royal Naval Patrol Service sleeve badge (1st type without the integral loops for stitching), with brooch pin; Certificate of Service to Charles Edwin Newman listing his D.S.M. 16. Aug. 1940 (showing his service 9.4.1940 to 10.1.1946); Petty Officer’s first class embroidered arm badge; naval cap badge; shoulder board; photo of recipient; “His Majesty’s Minesweepers” booklet, HMSO 1943; “Junior Mirror” newspaper Jan 18th 1956 which introduces a section/feature “Our VC Heroes” of which No 1 was the VC to Richard Stannard and during which Seaman Newman played his part, paper AF; with much internet downloaded info. Also other family medals: Pair BWM and Victory (64135 Pte E.C. Newman M.G.C) VF; Victory medal (8398 H.Kpr E Richardson AVC, officially altered from ASC) and a further Atlantic star. Plate 2 £900-1000 Note: D.S.M. citation to Seaman Charles Newman R.N.R. HMS Arab “for bravery and devotion to duty in certain of HM Trawlers employed on the coast of Norway”. HMTrawler Arab, originally a Hull trawler requisitioned by the Navy (under the command of Lt. Stannard) was sent by the Admiralty as part of the 15th Anti Submarine Striking Force and had the task of sweeping the fjords for enemy submarines and to land supplies at the small fishing port of Namsos. On 28th April 1940 when enemy bombing attacks had set on fire many tons of ammunition and stores on the wharf, Lt.Stannard ran Arab’s bows against the wharf and held her there. Sending all but two of his crew aft, he endeavoured for two hours to extinguish the fire with hoses from the forecastle, he persisted in this work till the attempt had to be given up as hopeless. Stannard later received orders to evacuate French troops from a landing stage at 23.59 hours and transfer them to a troop-ship which was completed at 03.30.Following this Arab made for a small bay. In the vicinity were two sister trawlers, HMS Gaul and Aston-Villa. On 3rd May HMS Gaul received a direct hit and was sinking, her crew making for the shore. Stannard placed Arab under shelter of a cliff, landed his crew and with those of the other vessels established a camp, where they were frequently attacked. When the trawler HMS Aston Villa was hit Stannard, with two others, boarded Arab and moved her out of danger. On leaving the fjord on 2nd May Arab was attacked by a German Heinkel 115 bomber which ordered them to steer east or be sunk. Stannard held his course and, when the aircraft made her final run in to bomb the trawler, Arab’s Oerlikon gun brought the plane down. Throughout the five day action Arab was subjected to 31 bombing attacks. Lt Stannard then brought Arab back to Scapa arriving on 6th May and on 16th August was awarded the VC, and Newman his DSM.
Q.S.A., 4 clasps CC, OFS, Johann, D Hill (1423 Pte C.E. Foster C.I.V) VF, with unofficial top ribbon brooch (1 prong missing). Accompanying the medal: 2 parchment Discharge Certificates for Cyril Elliott Foster CIV dated 30.11.1900 on the disbanding of the Regiment; recipient’s Freedom of the City of London certificate dated 12th January 1900; baptism and marriage certificates; a newspaper cutting relating to recipient’s wedding which relates “The bridegroom is well known in local Volunteer circles, being one of the four members of the 1st Volunteer Battalion R.S.R., who served with the 1st City Imperial Volunteers in South Africa, and is now a prominent member of the Brighton Troop “A” Squadron, Sussex Imperial Yeomanry”; 4 sepia photos: one of recipient in civilian dress, one in CIV uniform, and 1 mounted and 1 standing in Sussex uniform; a table tennis association officials badge and two Catholic related medallions. There are duplicated notes by J.V. Webb giving further details to Foster’s CIV service. Plate 3 £120-140
An interesting and substantial Falklands collection including Pair: South Atlantic Medal, 1982, with rosette for combat zone service (Lt. D.R. Clarke RN HMS Fearless); GSM 1 clasp Northern Ireland (Lt Cdr D R Clarke RN) GVF, mounted as worn. Accompanying these are the following items from the recipient’s personal archive from the Falklands conflict where he was the Command Planning and Naval Intelligence Officer. Operation and Intelligence hand written shorthand type daily briefing notebook giving movement details of various Argentine vessels, e.g. “14th Apr. Santa Fe (Guppy) suggested as patrolling Arg. exclusion zone or on its way to UK exclusion zone... Santissima Trinidad thought to be type 42 sailed P. Belgrano, Hercules also poss at sea”, 15th April “Irizar prob dep Comodoro Rivaderia may be taking more equipment to Falks.”, “Arg. submarines 3 at sea, San Luis patrolling area N/NE of Falks. Salta shallow water in vic of MEZ, Sante Fe unloc. thought to be further away, unlikely to have travelled towards Asc, nevertheless possible” undated April “after Sante Fe hit directive signalled to SNs San Luis & Sante Fe, pos. means only other sub deployed is San Luis posn unknown, S.Tr (Santissima Trinidad) prob close inshore approx 40nm south of P. Belgr.” undated April “San Luis ordered to depart posn in vicinity area Enriqueta (4630s 5701w) with orders to sink war/airships recog. as enemy (any submarine contact is enemy)”; undated “Arg. fishing vessels/warships and other non naval vessels deployed for surveillance. Poss these have radar enhancement for use in deception role.”; “ Royal Navy Diver’s Log” covering period July 1981 to June 1990, mainly training and drill entries but including “25th May 1982, San Carlos Water, Falklands - night dive (op awkward) on RFA Stromness after reported underwater attack/mining...”; framed print “San Carlos Water, Falkland Islands: May 1982” by D.R.G.M Gardner showing HMS Fearless centre stage surrounded by various other craft including HMS Argonaut, Intrepid, RFA Stromness, Sir Lancelot and MV Norland, the border signed by over 40 dignitaries etc. including Margaret Thatcher, Sir Rex Hunt- Governor of the Falkland Islands, Adm. Sir Sandy Woodward Cdr Task Force, General Sir Michael Rose (then CO 22 SAS), Admirals Fieldhouse, Leach, West, Larken, Dingemans, Generals Thompson, Vaux etc., (all signatures are identified/ listed on the reverse); a display frame of 9 relevant photos including view of HMS Fearless narrowly avoiding an air strike in “Bomb Alley”; an Argentine poster showing 2 jets over bay, the reverse printing translates as “Tribute to the Patriotic Deed of April 2 1982”; an Argentine Nautical Almanac for 1982, the cover marked “Yehuin” which was an oil rig support vessel requisitioned by the Argentine forces in April 1982 for work in the Falkland Islands. She surrendered to the Royal Navy in June 1982 and was commandeered by a crew of 13 from HMS Fearless in June 1982. From that date until 2nd July she operated in and around Port Stanley and Port William flying the white ensign, Lt Clarke being on board until 22nd June; many black and white and other photographs are present including 2 showing an Argentine pilot shot down and recovered aboard HMS Fearless with Michael Rose; a number of San Carlos Anniversary dinner menu invitations, memorial programmes, cuttings, and other books and ephemera including “Falklands 82 HMS Fearless at war, 100 days in the life of an Assault Ship” 44 page booklet listing crew, etc. including Lt Clarke in the Diving Section; a selection of Cdr Clarke’s uniform, an Argentine soldier’s helmet; and an Argentinian Naval greatcoat adapted for use by Cdr Clarke along with many other mementos including personal letters from senior officers and others and later senior briefings. An interesting collection of more than 150 items including newscuttings, photos etc, a full list of items in this lot is available upon request. Plate 1 £1,500-1,600
A presentation silver cigar box, 11" x 5" x 2½”, the lid engraved with badge of the 16th Punjab Regiment and inscribed “Presented to Major E A Bamblett M.B.E. by his Brother Officers on the occasion of his retirement from the service”, the base stamped “Silver” and maker's mark. GC (the engraving polished); containing France & Germany star and 1939-45 War medal; and six various documents to E A Bamblett: his Commission as Lieutenant 1928; OBE award document and confirmatory letter 1945; and 3 masonic documents dated 1919, 1920 and 1929; also a photocopy of his Record of Service. GC £100-120
A Jewellery retailer's counter top framed stand, 26cm x 26cm, together with a hat pin with mounted metalwork neo-classical roundel, a'55(B) Squadron Iraq Athletics medal', a circular amber coloured glass brooch with a design of Venus and Cupid, four early 20th Century pens, a Crinoline lady desk object (quantity)
A SELECTION OF ITEMS, to include a cased set of silver handled kings pattern knives, hallmarked Sheffield 1906, two silver bladed mother of pearl handled fruit knives, each hallmarked Sheffield a silver medal 'Birmingham and Midlands 25 year service medal', hallmarked Birmingham, together with two pairs of small binoculars, four compasses, a 1953 'Southern Rhodes Crown' commemorative coin etc
A 9CT GOLD ROLEX WRISTWATCH, silver engine turned design dial, Arabic numerals, within a gold case with a 9ct gold Glasgow import mark, case signed 'Rolex 7 Worlds Records', gold medal, Geneva-Suisse 9177, movement signed 'Rolex Extra Prima' fitted to a black strap with a yellow metal buckle, approximate gross weight 23.8 grams (Condition Report:- overall good condition, general light wear to the case and glass, strap is worn by the lugs) Condition Report Slightly worn/discoloured dial, case has general wear/slight surface scratches
A MISCELLANEOUS SELECTION OF ITEMS, to include a small quantity of silver and ceramic thimbles, four silver handled button hooks, a small silver button hook with cat detailing, hallmarked Birmingham, a silver 'The Royal Masonic Insitution for girls 1933' medal, hallmarked London, together with a small selection of costume jewellery such as paste set necklaces, a marcasite floral brooch, a carved bones brooch, earrings, pendants, enamel bracelet etc
A group of six miniature medals, Queen South Africa Medal with five clasps, Laings Nek, Transvaal, Relof Ladysmith, Tugela Heights, Cape Colony, Kings South Africa Medal with two clasps, 1902, 1901, WW1 14-15 Star with 5th Aug- 22Nov 1914 clasp, War Medal, Victory Medal, Long Service Good Conduct George V Medal
A group of three miniature medals, The Order of the British Empire Medal, Defence Medal and War Medal and a group of four miniature medals, General Service Medal 1962-2007 with Northern Ireland Clasp, Nato Service Medal with Kosovo Clasp, Operational Service Medal Afghanistan Clasp and Golden Jubilee Medal 1952-2002
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