‡˜A SILVER-MOUNTED MAMELUKE-HILTED PRESENTATION SWORD TO MAJOR GENERAL SIR N.R.STEWART, FROM THE OFFICERS WHO SERVED UNDER HIS COMMAND IN THE INDIAN ARMY 1897, NO. 34932, LONDON, 1897, MARK OF JOHN FRANCIS LATHAM FOR THE WILKINSON SWORD COMPANY with curved single-edged blade etched with the presentation inscription, foliage, and strapwork on one face and further strapwork, foliage and the maker's details on the other, silver-gilt hilt comprising a pair of langets decorated with a central bouquet, quillons with foliate terminals and one struck with silver marks, back-strap decorated with a running pattern of olive foliage, and a pair of ivory grip-scales retained by rivets with gilt flowerhead caps, complete with its bullion knot, in its silver scabbard with large gilt locket, chape and middle band, all cast and chased with openwork designs of foliage within beadwork frames, the locket mouth decorated with a border of plaited silver gilt, the middle band and locket each decorated with the owner's crested coat-of-arms and motto and with the presentation inscription, each fitted with a plaited silver gilt ring for suspension, and in very good to fine condition throughout, in its lined and fitted mahogany case, the lid later fitted with glass for display purposes 80.5 cm; 31 3/4 in blade Major General Sir Norman Stewart was the second and only surviving son of Field Marshall Donald Stewart who was at the siege of Lucknow and later served with distinction in the Abyssinian and Afghan campaigns. His mother was Marina Catherine, daughter of Commander T.Dabine R.N.. He was born in India, entered the army in 1871, served in the Afghan war of 1876-80, was present at the engagements at Ahmed Kheyl and Urzu near Ghuzni, being mentioned in dispatches and receiving a brevet and clasp to the medal. In the Nile Expedition of 1884-5 he was with the Indian Contingent, being present at the engagements at Hasheen and the Tofrek zariba and at the destruction of Tamai. For these services he was again mentioned in dispatches and received his brevet to Lieutenant Colonel with two clasps to the medal and the Khedive's star. In the China expeditionary force in 1900 he commanded the first infantry brigade and was again mentioned and created CB. On the death of his father in 1900 he succeeded to the Baronetcy and in 1909 he published 'My Service Days', a book of reminiscences. He died in Ealing, London aged 75. Abridged from 'The Times', 11th November 1926. John Francis Latham is recorded trading as The Wilkinson Sword Company Limited from 1897 and was appointed sword cutler to Queen Victoria. See Southwick 2001, pp. 257-258.
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‡A FINE CASED PAIR OF 50-BORE FLINTLOCK TURN-OFF POCKET PISTOLS BY H.W.MORTIMER, LONDON, CIRCA 1790-5 with tapering turn-off barrels engraved with a band of foliage around the muzzles, engraved breeches signed and inscribed 'Gunmaker to His Majesty' in a pair of elongated ovals carried by trophies-of-arms and rococo foliage, rounded side- actions engraved with conventional foliage, fitted with engraved rounded cocks, blued sliding safety-catches, blued folding triggers, semi-rainproof pans and rollers, engraved tangs, highly figured rounded walnut butts profusely engraved with engraved silver plaques and wire comprising an elaborate design of dense flowers, foliage and tendrils issuant from a cornucopia on each face, silver mounts comprising butt-caps decorated with an expanded flowerhead and border-engraved vacant escutcheons, and in very good to fine condition throughout: in their fitted mahogany case of circa 1835-40, lined in plum velvet (faded, light wear), the lid fitted with shaped brass escutcheon incorporating a flush-fitting carrying handle on the exterior, complete with accessories including three-way pistol-flask covered with red leather, barrel-key and iron bullet-mould, and a near contemporary card printed 'Dr Timm', the reverse inscribed 'these inlaid pistols given by me to Lt. W. W. Powell by me, Frances Powell 7th March 1839 late the property of his father' 4.5 cm; 1 3/4 in barrels William Wellington Powell (1813-79), was born at Carlton House, Nottinghamshire to Samuel and Frances (née Richmond). He joined the 9th Regiment of Foot (East Norfolk) as an Ensign by purchase in 1832. He remained with the regiment in England until 1834 when, on 25th June, he was presented to William IV prior to his embarkation to Mauritius. The following year when he was promoted to Lieutenant and left the island for Bengal and then on to Calcutta. In 1842 he was part of the force that cleared the Khyber Pass, having endured heavy fire from the local tribesmen and an extended period of fighting. The same year he was at Jellalabad where he painted a scene now preserved in the Royal Norfolk Regimental Museum. For his service in Afghanistan he received the Afghan Medal. His military career ceased in 1848 when he married Elizabeth Sarabella Peco, with whom he had five children. It is likely that these pistols were presented to him by his mother in the early part of his military career, having been re-cased.
Medals and medallions to include an LMSR General Strike medal 1926 by E Gillick in bronze case, Richard Burbage Retirement from Harrods 1959 bronze medal by Paul Vincze, cased, a silver award from Lady Hall to Alfred Nicholls for 5 1/2" years Careful Driving, cased, a French music price medal 1917 Institute Musical Orleans, German silver cased
Victoria (1837-1901), Diamond Jubilee 1897, official gold medal, large size, by G. W. de Saulles after T. Brock and W. Wyon, old veiled head left, rev. young head left, 89.77g, 56mm. (Eimer 1817a; BHM 3506), Near Uncirculated, in Original Royal Mint case of issue - also in excellent condition - The best example our valuer has seen in his 40yrs experience.
A Set of 6 x Sterling Silver Proof Ingots, 'First United Kingdom Referendum June 5th 1975' struck by the Birmingham Mint to commemorate the Referendum on UK Membership of the European Community; the ingots depict, in frosted relief, the Houses of Parliament, the European Commission headquarters & the Parliamentary & National Assembly buildings of the then other 8 members of the European Community. Each ingot weighs 31.9g; the set also includes a proof sterling silver medal (wt 49.2g) with the referendum question & the number of votes cast for and against on the reverse; total silver weight 7 1/2 troy oz; with cert & original newspaper cutting advertising the set dated Monday June 2nd 1975, in fitted case of issue (some foxing inside lid), some light toning o/wise as struck
Three gentleman's watch chains to include a 9ct gold elongated curb link watch chain with T-bar clasp; a 9ct gold fancy link watch chain with T-bar suspension and pendant medal; a 9ct gold bi-coloured watch chain with T-bar pendant (3)Condition report: Surface wear throughout. Gross weight: 81g
? A family group of campaign medals Crimea to WWII A pair to John J Gregory Nl Cadet, 'Winchester' with bar for Pegu, Baltic medal un named as issued; WW! and WWII group of five to Capt/Major GMA Gregory, 1914-15 star, with bar, 5th August to Nov 1914, A.V.M., with laurel wreath, 1914-18 B.W.M., Defence Medal 1939-45 B.W.M.; A WWII group of seven miniatures O.B.E., Order of the Bath (Companion), D.S.O., with bar, 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, 1939-45 War Medal and laurel leaf, EIIR coronation, full size of two stars and B.W.M., only - probably to Vice Admiral Sir (George) David (Archibald)
A mixed group of various items to include; an Art Nouveau style small rectangular medal, by Daniel Dupuis, the obverse with a young girl washing at a basin, the reverse with a winged putto above a blank stone for engraving medal details; an 18th century small flask and over, the body carved from a nut, silver mount with pull off cover, engraved band "MI DUDE NOME DARDO MORALE' the nut carved with scroll motifs; an early 19th century silver mounted carved amber?? portrait of a lady, apparently unmarked; a small Scandinavian two handled bowl on three ball feet, unmarked, engraved 'Berette Oles D' a brass two part buckle, central motif of Mary and Jesus, the side panels with applied wire work and leaf motifs (5) (Dimensions: Medallion height: 65mm)(Medallion height: 65mm)Condition report: With lots that have multiple items we generally advise personal viewing, however if there are specific questions you wish to ask, please advise
A Victorian presentation canteen Francis Higgins, London 1894, comprising, a soup ladle, twelve table forks, twelve tablespoons, twelve dessert forks, twelve dessert spoons, two sauce ladles, a mustard ladle, a gravy spoon, a pair of sugar tongs and twelve teaspoons, all of Fiddle pattern, engraved with double crest to terminal for Gordon and possibly Wolrigg, presented in an oak fitted canteen with engraved plaque to centre (qty) (Dimensions: Weight: 130oz)(Weight: 130oz)Footnote: Provenance: Regimental gift to Major Henry G. Woldrige-Gordon by the 79th (Queen's Own Camerons) Highlanders on the occasion to his marriage to Lady Florence Gordon on 9th May 1895 Major HG. Woldrige served with the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in the Egypt campaigns of the 1880s including the Sudan Frontier Force in 1885-86 and was awarded both the Egypt medal and the Khedive's Star. He would later servein the First World War and the third reserve battalion Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders. He married ont rh 9th May 1895 Lady Florence Gordon daughter of the 19th Earl and Countess of Erroll, Slains Castle Aberdeen. Who served as lady of the bedchamber to Queen Victoria 1873-1901. On the occasion of their wedding Queen Victoria presented a brooch to Lady Florence.
A mixed group of collectors' items to include WWII War Medal and three Stars, accompanied by Soldier's Service and Pay book and mixed buttons, gilt metal fob seal and clear glass seal, mother of pearl mounted fob watch (af) etc. CONDITION REPORT The mother of pearl backing to the fob watch broken, though present, further general wear and tear throughout.
Four Royal Order of the Buffalo jewels, one silver enamelled jewel inscribed verso 'Presented to Primo S. Smith by the Whaley Lodge 481 for Attendance in 1919', one yellow metal and enamelled jewel inscribed verso 'Presented to Primo S, Smith 1920' and marked CU 9ct, two 9ct gold and enamel jewels inscribed verso 'This Order of Merit and Honour of Knighthood was conferred upon Brother Samuel Smith C.P. by the Whaley Lodge Number 481, 19th July 1934 as a mark of appreciation for services in the cause of Buffaloism and regard for him as a man and a brother', one other 9ct jewel inscribed similarly verso and dated July 19th 1934 and a WWII Victory Medal, combined weighable approx 31g (5).
Second World War Welsh Guards medal group awarded to Sergeant H Brain, Guards Armoured Division to include; Defence medal, 39-45 War medal, France & Germany Star and 39-45 Star. Together with assorted badges, flashes, photographs, booklets and other ephemera related to the service of the same gentleman, including; release documents, Guards Armoured Division 'Farewell to Armour' parade 1945, photographs of Cromwell tanks and other vehicles. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT)
A suffragette brass-plated belt buckle and belt, the buckle featuring David Wilson's 'Haunted House' image depicting a woman holding a 'Votes for Women' sign, 5.8 x 6.5cm, together with a 'WSPU' (Women's Social and Political Union) enamelled brooch, 3.5cm diameter, a pennant with suffragette colours, 48cm long, and the British War Medal, Victory Medal, County of Durham V.A.D. medal, a General Nursing Council medallion and a nurse's belt buckle, all relating to Winifred Suffield (9) Winifred Suffield, great aunt of the vendor, served on the Voluntary Aid Detachment during World War One, as well as being a part of the women's suffrage movement. The 'Haunted House' design was originally featured in the Daily Chronicle in 1907, created by the Irish illustrator David Wilson. The buckle was introduced in the 'Votes for Women' publication the following year, to help raise money for the cause.
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