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Lot 4
A Victorian lacquered brass 2.75-inch refracting telescope, the stand signed for Grubb, Dublin, circa 1890. The 37.5 inch tube with rack and pinion focus adjustment and telescopic eyepiece assembly, mounted via twin brass screws onto a counterweighted cast iron universally pivoted polar rotating joint cast with makers’ name GRUBB, DUBLIN and applied with an engraved presentation plague engraved Royal Alfred yaught Club, Channel Match, Holyhead to Kingstown, 7th June 1892, won by, Aiden to armature over three substantial twin-member tapered tripod supports with hinged stretcher and brass fittings, the telescope assembly with original fitted teak box, 104cm (41in) long. The Grubb family business of telescope makers was founded by Thomas Grubb in the 1830’s. The firm rapidly established itself as the premier makers of telescopes in Ireland making the instruments for the Marktree Observatory and a public observatory near the business address at 1 Upper Charlemont Street, Portobello, Dublin. Grubb’s innovations included clockwork-driven polar mounts, whiffletree mirror mounting cells and Cassegrain reflector optics. Later Thomas Grubb built telescopes for observatories worldwide, including Aldershot Observatory, Melbourne, Vienna, Madrid and Mecca and others; he died in 1878 leaving the optical business to his youngest son Sir Howard Grubb who was elected Fellow of the Royal Society in 1883 and of the Royal Astronomical Society in 1870. In 1887 he was knighted by Lord Leiutenant at Dublin castle. Sir Howard was a long-time member of the Royal Dublin Society, serving as Honorary Secretary from 1889 to 1893, and as Vice-President from 1893 to 1922. In 1912 he was awarded the medal of the Society, only the third person to receive it; he died in 1931. Latterly the business was based at the ‘The Astronomical Instrument Works’ Rathmines, Dublin and in 1888 advertised the production of ‘The Students Equatorial’ telescope of which is almost certainly the model of the current lot.
Lot 122
A French gilt brass miniature carriage timepiece, Margaine, Paris, circa 1900 The eight-day single train movement with silvered platform lever escapement and stamped with serial number 654 beneath AM beehive-shaped timepiece stamped trade mark for Margaine to the lower left hand corner of the backplate, the circular white enamel Roman numeral dial with blued steel spade hands set within a frosted silvered brass mask, the Mignonnette No.1 sized bevel glazed case with hinged reeded carrying handle over reeded pilaster corner uprights, on complex moulded plinth incorporating squab feet, 8cm (3.25ins) approx. high excluding handle. The firm of Francois-Arsene Margaine are recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS, Their history and development as 'very famous' makers of carriage clocks working from Rue Beranger 22 and Rue Bondy 54, Paris from before 1869 until around 1914. They were awarded a Silver medal at the Paris Exhibition of 1889 and a Gold medal in 1900.
Lot 337
WORLD WAR ONE GROUP OF THREE, 1914-15, STAR BRITISH WAR MEDAL AND VICTORY MEDAL 17291 PTE T W FLEWITT NOTTS & DERBY R [LIEUT T W FLEWITT ON PAIR], PAIR, BRITISH WAR MEDAL AND VICTORY MEDAL 33576 PTE A HOWARD NOTTS & DERBY R, TRIANGULAR ON WAR SERVICE BADGE 88976, NOTTS & DERBY REGIMENT CAP BADGES AND BUTTONS, COMMEMORATIVE MEDALS AND BROOCHES, ETC
Lot 1
A World War Two Bomber Command distinguished flying cross (DFC) group of medals awarded to Squadron Leader Vernon Richard Smith of 144 Squadron, the lot to include the distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-45 Star, the Air Crew Europe Star, the Defence Medal, the Victory Medal, the Bomber Command ribbon with bar, commission certificate from George VI relating to the rank of Pilot Officer February 1941, facsimile copy of service records, and a print after Sir William Rothenstein of Sergeant Pilot V.R. Smith titled A Medieval Knight. An associated group of medals awarded to his brother Sergeant D.L Smith of the 12th squadron of the RAF, the 1935-45 Star, the Air Crew Europe Star and the Victory Medal. Sergeant Smith was killed in action during World War II, postcards, photographs etc.Provenance: Vernon Richard Smith was born in Mottingham, Kent on the 28th March 1920 and joined the RAF whilst living in Eltham, London. He was previously working at Standard Telephone and Cable Ltd in North Woolwich and joined the firms branch of the Territorial Army; he was encouraged to join the service whilst there. He applied for and was accepted by the Air Ministry interview board and was trained as an Air Observer 6th February 1939, duly arriving at the civilian flying training school at Desford, Leicestershire for training. He passed the navigation course at Uxbridge and the bombing and gunnery course at Acklington, Northumberland. On completion of the course the participants were divided into three groups and posted to the RAF stations of Hemswell, Scampton and Waddington. Mr Smith in his case was sent to RAF Hemswell in August 1939. He completed his first operation on 28th September 1939 for 144 Squadron on a Handley-Page Hampden. He completed a tour of thirty operations in early 1941 and was granted a commission, awarded the DFC and posted to RAF Waddington as Station Navigation Officer. After his marriage in 1941 Sergeant Smith lived in Waddington, but was posted on an advanced navigation course in Canada where he stayed for approximately a year. On returning home he was posted to RAF Hurn near Bournemouth. Subsequent to being demobbed in 1946 he had a career in the textile industry, working throughout the UK, returning to the Lincoln area on his retirement.
Lot 481
An unusual Irish 19thC silver medal, relating to the Protestant Federation, struck to one side with William of Orange in profile, various dates, to include 1360 relating to formation, The reformation of 1535, William of Orange 1688 and the formation of the union in 1801, the reverse with a triangular motif, the book and the words Order Love and Truth, suspended on a silver and navy blue ribbon.
Lot 233
The Sidney Hulbert Cycling Medal collection, comprising 23 gold, silver and bronze medals, circa 1900 - 1910, including the Raleigh Cycling Club and Bath Road Club, Tandem and Tricycle racing, all in original glazed display case, together with a photograph of Hulbert on his bike, and a group photograph of Bath Road Club 1921, total gold weight 9ct gold 63.8g, 15ct gold 29.5g
Lot 195
A collection of items relating to Second War, Burma and the Gurkhas, comprising a Bronze Star medal 1943 awarded to Ruth Inchboard, in original leather case, 2 albums of military and family photographs in Burma, including many of the women and families she assisted, a mid-20th century kukri knife in original scabbard, a Malayan horn-handled knife with brass-mounted wood scabbard, and a copy of the Desert Rat sketch book by Clifford Saber
Lot 398
1961 The International Football Association Board, a gold medal commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the board in 1961 (The Board, Founded in 1886 as the Function of the guardian of the laws of the game). This medal was collected by Mr T E Russell the Secretary of the Welsh Football Association (who are members of the board), in original box
Lot 5222
A Friendly Society medal, 1948; others similar; an imitation 'half sovereign' ring; a replica US $1 1896; US Army crown sized gilded medallions; others with enamelled reverses, all in capsules of issue; Oliver Cromwell, miniature replica gold coin in capsule; UK silver proof crowns, 1972, 1977 both boxed as issued; Alderney 1989 £2 silver proof in box of issue also UK £1 1993 silver proof in box
Lot 34
1999 Millenium coin cvr SGRMC21 £5 coin and min sheet MS2123; 1999 Berlin Airlift RMC18 medal plus bklt pane ; 2003 DNA, RMC33 £2 coin plus stamp set; 1999 Wales Rugby RMC20 £2 coin plus bklt pane; 2003 Br Museum RMC36 medal and set ; 2000 Queen Mother 100th RMC24 £5 coin and MS ; 2001 RN Submarine centenary RMC26 medal and stamp set; 2003 Coronation anniv RMC34 £5 coin and set. 8 cvrs in all cat £139
Lot 140
IMPORTANT WORLD WAR I MEDAL GROUP, DOCUMENTS, LETTERS, FAMILY ARCHIVE relating to Rowland Harper CPO R.N.A.S. 344641, served with Charles Romney Samson in 3 Squadron, Eastchurch, R.N.A.S. Armored car section and later transferred to the R.A.F., whilst he was a P.O.W. Harper obtained his Royal Aero Club Certificate No. 611 on 29th Aug 1913 at Eastchurch, (pilots licence) and saw early action during WWI with the Air Service Expeditionary Force France 1914, at Morbeque Sept 1914, at Cassel with Armored car section 4th Sept 1914, in action at Aniche 26th Sept 1914 and Lewarde 27th Sept 1914 and wounded in action near Douai 27th Sept 1914, whilst on board and armored car. He was admitted to French military hospital and became a P.O.W. when the hospital was over run, eventually being held at Chateaux D' OEx Switzerland. Harper is referenced in Charles Romney Samson's memoirs Fights and Flights and Samson and the Dunkirk Circus 3 Squadron Royal Naval Air Service 1914-15 by John Oliver. MEDAL GROUP consists of 1914 Star (344641), British War Medal (314227 R.A.F.), Victory Medal (314227 R.A.F.) with oak leaf (mentioned in dispatches). TOGETHER WITH Long Service and Good Conduct Medals (344641), H.M.S. President II, the medal group is being offered with a large selection of items relating to R. Harper, including various BUTTONS, R.N.A.S. badges, in a small leather box, these are items related to his stay at Chateaux D' OEx, including; an engraved CIGARETTE CASE, an Omega POCKET WATCH which was given as a wedding gift form the Sgt's at Chateaux D' OEx for his wedding to Mabel Meanock, which was held during his interment. THERE IS A LARGE SELECTION OF CORRESPONDENCE, MILITARY RECORDS AND LETTERS to and from Harper including signed letters from C.R. Samson, correspondence relating to the wedding and various family photos. THE ARCHIVE also includes a photo of Harper in a diving suit, plus various postcards of aviation and military interest including a group shot with Harper in front of a bi-plane. Along with other items relating to Harper and Mabel's children. Included with this archive is a SINGLE MEDAL British War Medal for Roland's brother Cprl W. Harper A.S.C. M-348761, who died of bronchial pneumonia 31st Oct 1918. Contents of a small leather case various items, original documents housed in a file.
Lot 141
FRAMED VICTORIA CROSS BESTOWAL CERTIFICATE 'THE WAR OF 1914 - 1918' AWARDED TO Pte. G. STRINGER V.C. S.G.M., MANCHESTER REGIMENT who was mentioned in Dispatch from Lieutenant General Sir Percy H. N. Laker, dated 24th August 1916, certificate signed by Winston S Churchill, the Secretary of State for War, dated 1st March 1919; together with a SOUVENIR PROGRAMME FOR THE 'VICTORIA CROSS CENTENARY - HYDE PARK 26 JUNE 1956, in which Pte Stringer is listed George Stringer (24th July 1889 - 22nd November 1957) from Newton Heath, joined the Lancashire Fusilier Vounteers in 1905 and just before the outbreak of World War I he joined the Manchester Regiment, 1st Battalion. He fought in France until December 1915 and was then posted to Mesopotamia in January 1916. He was awarded the V.C. for heroic actions during the Battle of Es Sinn, 8th March 1916, during the relief of besieged British and Indian Army troops at Kut-el-Amara. Citation from the London Gazette (Supplement) 4 August 1916 reads: 'For most conspicuous bravery and determination. After the capture of an enemy position, he was posted on the extreme right of the Battalion in order to guard against any hostile attack. His battalion was subsequently forced back by an enemy counter-attack, but Private Stringer held his ground single-handed and kept back the enemy till all his hand-grenades were expended. His very gallant stand saved the flank of his battalion and rendered a steady withdrawal possible' He was subsequently mentioned in Despatches three days after the battle for saving the lives of three officers three days after the battle and Serbia awarded him the Gold Medal for Bravery. He died at the age of 68 in Oldham and is buried in Philips Park Cemetary. His medals are in the collection of the Museum of the Manchester Regiment, Ashton-under-Lyne
Lot 214
A Knight's Bachelor father and son family group. WWI pair to Capt. P Spurgeon (RASC attached to the Royal West Surrey Regt) together with a Death plaque to Percival Spurgeon in fibre case and with postal envelope, the group also included several papers including War Office Medal letter, two CDV of Capt Spurgeon, a plated campaign spirit stove with a small saucepan in a fitted leather case, his commission certificate and a hand written letter from a Sgt. J. Smith (full transcript follows below).A Knights Bachelors silver gilt badge awarded to his father Sir Arthur Spurgeon.9-6-18Dear Mrs SpurgenA few lines in answer to the letter which Pte Gatland received, has (sic) regards to details of your husband Capt Spurgen getting wounded I will let you know. Your husband came to my Company whilst we were out at rest behind the line after our rest we moved up to the trenches so I saw a good deal of you late husband also he had his servant from my platoon so you see we got to know each other quite well, also your husband was liked by all Officers NCOs & men who knew him so you see he was well liked. Well when the Battlion (sic) moved up the trenches your husband and myself was left out, we were together until we were warned to join our Coy up the line, We started off from where we were staying all going well your husband was riding his horse I was walking beside him talking of what we had been through, we had a rest on the side of the road after marching a good distance we rested for ten minutes & your husband said he would finish the journey on foot has (sic) he thought that something would happen to him. I told him not to say things like that or else he would put the wind up me. We had been marching for about half & hour when we came to a village which he was shelling we had first got to the lift of the village when he must have spotted us so you can guess he started on us, well the first shell he sent over dropped in the front of where your poor husband & me were standing the next I heard was your poor husband calling out my name I was shook up myself & felt groggy but I ran to your husband who was bleeding very much I stripped him of his kit then slit up his pants and bandage him up I told him who I was & he said thank God I have you with me after I done him up I started calling for stretcher bearers a party of Australians who were passing gave me aid and we got him over to the Dressing Station when we got there I told him the Doctor who he was and he said alright Sgt he his (sic) in good handsI waited until your husband was put into the motor ambulance then I left and went & joined my Coy, believe me it knocked me up but am in the pink againI was very sorry to hear that your dear husband my late Capt died of his woundsWell Madame I am expecting leave if I am not taking a liberty I shall be very pleased to call on you. I think this is all so will close with my best regards to youI remain yours SincerelySgt J SmithNo 11446 1 PlatoonA Coy7th Batt QueensRoyal West SurreyBEFPlease excuse writing paper
Lot 116
Great war medals, set of 3 to 103232 Sapper DB Mcewan royal engineers, second world war defence medal, silver gilt Masonic medal engraved verso Propaganda jewel, white metal miniature flask, 10 commemorative coins The Queens silver jubilee 1977, & 1 commemorative coin of The Wedding of Prince Charles & Lady Dianna Spencer
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