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Click here to subscribe2 WWI Pairs to brothers: BWM and Victory (26100 Pte H Wood, Lan Fus) GVF with an attractive HM silver and enamelled ‘19th Bn The Lancashire Fusiliers Inter Company Football League 1917’ medal to winners A Coy Pte H Wood BEF, EF in jeweller’s presentation case; also BWM and Victory (41089 Pte C Wood Rif Brig) GVF, with a WWII Defence medal VF. (6)
A Princess Mary’s gift tin, with bullet pencil and photo (creased); a WM “Swiss Made” stopwatch (GWO); a small WM vesta case; an original packet of postcards Ruins of Zeebrugge, 1914-18, 30 other postcards, mostly of Brussels; sundry buttons, etc; a WWI British War Medal to Cpl G Lyons AVC; a WWI German Iron Cross, 2nd Class; a Third Reich miniature sports badge and a Third Reich sword knot. GC
Postcards - Colchester military collection in album with some exceptional cards including Military Heart Hospital caricatures, parades, Band of the Norfolk Regiment r/p, Band and Bugles DLI Colchester 1913, HM The King Inspecting Troops at Colchester, SCA Hut r/p, Sabraon Barracks r/p, Artillery Barracks r/p, Military funeral r/p, Camp Church r/p, Sixth Battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment Goojerat Barracks, Kitchener`s Army The Arrival at Colchester r/p, Band of the Thirteenth Cavalry r/p, Army Kitchen r/p, Airship on Abbey Fields, The Departure of the Gordons, St Botolphs Railway, Tug o War, Garrison Hurdles Race 1911, Regimental group photograph, Sports Days, Medal Presentations (300+)
A WWI medal collection including: The British War Medal 1914-18, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star inscribed "11239 L Cpl G Cockell Yorks LI", and three WWII medals: The Defence Medal, the 1939-45 Star and the 1939-45 Medal, each inscribed "6466200 George T Cockle WO Class II the Buffs", together with an Edward VII Queen Alexandra Coronation Medallion, Soldier`s Service and Pay Book for George Cockle, including Discharge Certificate dated 10 April 1943, detailing cause of discharge "Ceasing to fulful army physical requirements, military conduct examplary", together with a selection of buttons and badges (PART ILLUSTRATED)
A grey plastic Swan fountain pen, a marbled grey plastic fountain pen, with a box, a black papier mache snuff box, decorated with a bird, three enameled badges, including PETROLEUM BOARD, another badge, two safe driving medals, a silver and enameled fob medal, a brass bell, two whistles, four red classical intaglios, a silver and gilt ten dollar gaming token and a travelling clothes brush .
A collection of mostly British coins and medallions, including; a Ramsgate prize medallion, a gilt medallion, commemorating the 1887 Jubilee of Queen Victoria, a bronze medallion detailed The Bell Medal, cased, a bronze medallion commemorating The South African Industrial and Arts Exhibition 1898/1899, cased, a 1951 crown, boxed, a Victoria young head halfcrown 1849, a Charles II farthing 1672, a cartwheel twopence 1797, a quantity of silver threepences and various copper and bronze coins, in a wooden box.
Three London Academy of Music enameled prize medals, in 9ct gold, silver and bronze, each cased, three First World War Medals, to various recipients and a 1939-45 Defence Medal, mounted on a bar as worn, an enameled badge, detailed Ladies Life-Boat Guild, a 1935 Silver Jubilee medallion, boxed and two further medallions.
A 1908 medal from the King of Italy to A H Hill, HMS Exmouth with a letter regarding the earthquake in Southern Italy, a George VI Imperial Service Medal, and 3 letters of reference from Officers on HMS Exmouth 1910, to the same recipient, and a Queen Elizabeth II cased Imperial Service Medal to H A Hill.
18ct gold Masonic medal, in the form of a pentagram with a light blue ribbon, inscribed verso `Presented to W. Bro A. E. B. Laverton in appreciation of his services as W. M., Earl of Zetland Lodge No.1364` in a cardboard case, three other medals, gloves and apron in a leather case and various paper work relating to the Earl of Zetland Lodge,
Attributed to John Lewis Reilly after Stephen Pearce, portrait of 19th century Arctic explorer Sherard Osborn in Naval uniform, wearing medals including the Arctic Medal, oil on board,11" x 15" NOTE this lot has been sent in for sale by the owners of the following lot which bears an inscription verso referring to the sitter Reilly and Pearce HISTORICAL NOTE; SHERARD OSBORN (1822-1875), English admiral and Arctic explorer. Early in his career he saw service in China and the Far East and in the Pacific. In 1850 was appointed to the command of the steam-tender "Pioneer" in the Arctic expedition in search of Franklin under Captain Austin. He performed a famous sledge journey across Prince of Wales Island in 1851. An account of his voyage, "Stray Leaves from an Arctic Journal was published in 1852,. In a new expedition (1852-1854) under Sir Edward Belcher he again took part as commander of the "Pioneer." His career continued into the Crimean War and he maintained an interest in Polar exploration until his death. For his services he received the Polar Medal, the C.B., and the Cross of the Legion of Honour.
9ct gold and enamelled medal for the `Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes`, inscribed verso `This Order of merit and honor of knighthood was conferred upon Pr. A. Raines by the members of the Warwick Lodge as a mark of respect for his services to the cause of Buffaloism and their regard and esteem for him as a man, Feb 14 1899`, with red ribbon, two mounts and oval plaque inscribed `Sir A. Raines`, by L. Symelman & Co.,
9ct gold and enamelled medal for the `Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes`, inscribed verso `This order of merit and honor of knighthood was conferred upon Pr. Henry E. Madgwick by the members of the White Horse Lodge No. 1407 as a mark of respect for his services in the cause of Buffaloism, and their regard and esteem for him as a man, Oct 31st, 1907`, with red ribbon, two mounts and oval plaque inscribed `Sir Henry E. Madgwick`, by L Symelman & Co.,
9ct gold and enamelled medal for the `Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes`, inscribed verso, `presented to Bro. T. C. Whatley by the members of the Avalon Lodge 3726 raised to 2nd Degree, Oct 16th 1922`, with blue ribbon and two mounts inscribed `Primo` and `Avalon Lodge 3726`, by Fattorini & Sons, Bradford
9ct gold and enamelled medal for the `Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes`, inscribed verso `presented to Bro. W. H. Loveless by the members of the Rowland Castle Lodge 3235 on being raised to 2nd Degree, June 8th 1921`, with blue ribbon and two mounts inscribed `Primo` and `Rowland Castle 3235`, by Fattorini & Sons, Bradford,
9ct gold and enamelled medal for the `Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes`, inscribed verso `Presented to Bro. A. Gutteridge by the Hearts of Oak Lge. 3149 on his elevation knighthood 1924`, with ribbon and two bars inscribed `initiated 1920`, and `2nd Deg 1921`, by Cashmore & Co., in a fitted case,
9ct gold and enamelled medal for the `Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes`, inscribed verso `This order of merit was conferred upon Bro. W. H. Loveless C.P. by the Rowland Castle Lge 3235 as a mark of respect for his services in the cause of Buffaloism and their regard for him as a man Sept 25 1926`, with red ribbon, two mounts inscribed `1st Deg 22.9.1920` and `2nd Deg 8.6.1921` and a small oval plaque, by Henry Slingsby Ltd.,
George V 18ct Gold Railway Medal issued by the Institute of Transport to E C Cox C.B.E M.V.O recto embossed with pegasus, "Institute of transport incorporated MCMXX. " Verso: "Railway Medal (Operating donor) Railway Companies Association Awarded to E C Cox CBE MVO 1928. Birmingham 1928" 75 grams
A Victorian sculpted white marble bust of a young girl, dated 1849, her head to dexter, her hair parted to the left side, one shoulder loosely draped, inscribed to the reverse BEHNES Sculpt 1849, on a waisted, circular socle, 53cm high. William Behnes was born in London though his early life was spent in Dublin where he studied art at the Dublin Academy. After the family returned to London, Behnes continued his artistic training, studying at the Royal Academy School of Art from 1813. As a painter, he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1815 and won several medals during the ensuing years. In 1819 he won a Society of Arts gold medal for inventing an instrument to assist sculpture work, having by this time begun to practice successfully as a sculptor. In 1837 Behnes was appointed ‘Sculptor in Ordinary’ to Queen Victoria. His pupils included noted sculptors George Frederic Watts, Thomas Woolner and Henry Weekes.
A VICTORIAN GENTLEMAN`S SILVER CASED TOP WIND HALF HUNTER POCKET WATCH, the circular white enamel dial with black Roman numerals enclosing subsidiary seconds dial and inscribed "Sir John Bennett", the three quarter back plate engraved with "Gold Medal" buckle cartouche and numbered 341870, the hinged dust cover engraved with maker`s name and Royal Coat of Arms, in a plain case with blue enamelled Roman numerals
Liberal Economy Society, 1768, a silver medal by J.B. Gass, bust of Catherine the Great right, rev. Ceres seated left, holding caduceus and wreath, farmer ploughing in background, 66mm, 102.28g (Diakov 142.2; Reichel 2383). Trifling surface marks, otherwise extremely fine and attractively toned, rare [Plate I
Alexander II, Coronation, 1856, a silver medal by A. Lyalin and M. Kuchkin, bust right, rev. crowned double-headed eagle, 64mm, 122.30g (Diakov 653.1; Iversen VII/1). Trifling surface marks on obverse and a small reverse edge nick at 3 o’clock, otherwise extremely fine, the obverse dark-toned, rare [Plate I
Family group:- Defence to Constance Mary Singleton; together with Royal Air Force Service and Records Book, etc. First World War pair to 28077 Pte. A. E. (Arthur Edward) Singleton, East Yorks Regiment; together with Condolence scroll, etc. (Father to Constance). First World War 14-15 trio and Second World War Medal to 38 Pte. L. N. Readman RAMC (Acting Corp. on pair), a few photographs (maternal uncle to Constance). These sold with a box of ephemera etc., some relating.
AN IMPORTANT FAMILY GROUP OF MEDALS TO INCLUDE THE FATHER AND THREE SONS. THE THREE SONS ALL DIED ON ACTIVE SERVICE DURING THE FIRST WORLD WAR. TOTAL SERVICE SPANNING FROM THE AFGHAN CAMPAIGN TO THE FIRST WORLD WAR. i). ERNEST FREDERICK SULLIVAN. C.B.E. (badge) Mily, (box of issues and certificate), Afghanistan medal with Kabul clasp, 2nd Lieut. 67th Foot , Queens South Africa medal with Cape Colony and South Africa 1902 clasps Lt. Col. E. Surrey Reg. First World War medal, Col. This group with four miniatures. ii). PHILIP HAMILTON SULLIVAN. First World War Mons Star trio with clasp, and memorial plaque 2nd Lieut, Royal Munster Fusiliers, died 27th Aug. 1914.iii). HENRY ERNEST SULLIVAN. First World War trio, A. Major (Lieut. on Star) Princess Patricia`s Canadian Light Infantry. Died 31st Oct. 1917. iv). EUGENE GILBERT SULLIVAN First World War pair, Capt. E. Surrey Reg. Died 8th May 1917. The group is mounted in two "spink" frames with some fading of the ribbons. They also benefit from the inclusion of a large quantity of ephemera. ERNEST FREDERICK SULLIVAN A group of letters to his wife including war time, deploring the devastation and hoping for a good outcome as far as his children are concerned, one letter dated the day his son, Philip died. Letters from The London Necropolis Co. Ltd in relation to his grave no. 193694 at Brookwood Cemetery, Surrey; together with a rubbing of his dedication. Copy extracts of letters to his parents from 1881 to circa 1902. Two cabinet photographs of him as a young officer circa 1885, other images circa 1918, two diaries 1882 and 1883, each outlining military and private activities including sea voyages to and from India. Miscellaneous other including holiday snap-shots. PHILIP HAMILTON SULLIVAN A cased heightened miniature photograph showing Philip in dress uniform. A copy of "The 2nd Munster in France" published 1922, here is outlined the Munsters defence at the town of Estreux, holding back the advancing German army, long enough to allow the main body of the British Army to retreat successfully from Mons. A copy of the story of The Munsters at Etreux, published 1918. Various photographs, some copies including him as a baby, toddler and youth; together with one of his grave. Embarkation document. Notification document appointing him to 2nd Lieutenant. Several letters sent to his mother in sympathy of her loss. Miscellaneous press cuttings, including one outlining the action where Philip lost his life. HENRY ERNEST SULLIVAN Photograph of his grave along with a cabinet photo of him as a child and an officer. Press cuttings, letters to his sister during the war period, a copy of a memorial service for fallen officers and men of the P.P.C.L.I. EUGENE GILBERT SULLIVAN (BUMBO) Photograph of his grave, press cuttings, various letters to his mother including during active service. Letters to his then fiance, plus a letter outlining discovering Eugene`s grave during 1 20. A copy of the war graves of the British Empire, showing an entry for Eugene, Orchard Dump Cemetery VI. C. 15. GENERAL EPHEMERA A copy of "Three Brothers HES, EGS, PHS", a privately printed book by their mother published in 1921. A 55 page hard back book outlining the life and service of each, son with a photograph of each. Copy photos of the family including one of their mother. Miscellaneous press cuttings. A Crown copyright photograph of the Queen Mother with her two daughters and an officer. Also included with this lot is ephemera relating to another brother, George Frederick Sullivan, including papers of his Second World War service 1938-1951, born 12.9.1900.
Family group:- First World War pair to 22621 Pte. W. H. Morse DCLI, First World War pair to 23039 Pte. S. C. Morse DCLI, General Service medal with Iraq clasp 0-1502 Pte. P. J. Morse, DCLI, First World War pair to 110148 Gnr W. J. Lory R. A. (may have meant to be "Lawry" with a possible connection to the Morse family also Royal Naval Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct medal (Ed. VII) to 83006 W. H. Nicholas Sean I.CL. RNR (possible family connection) together with Second World War medal, Defence and Burma Star.
First World War pair to 8179 Pte. F. W. Jarratt 7th London Reg. plus Imperial Service Medal to the same; together with First World War pair to DM2-168750 Pte. F. Gay A.S.C. (possible family connection) and Second World War pay book and other ephemera to E. W. Jarratt, Second World War medal, 1939/45 Star badges, dog tags, etc.
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