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Lot 1080
Distinguished Flying Medal, awarded to 1018088 Sgt F. A. Newton RAF, mounted as originally worn as a single medal.Sergeant Ferris Arthur Newton was born in 1912 and joined the Royal Air Force qualifying as a Flight Engineer. He was posted to 76 Squadron 4 Group operating the Handley Page Halifax Bomber in 1943. The recommendation for the DFM is: “This N.C.O. has carried out 29 sorties as Flight Engineer and flown a total of 177 Operational hours. He has carried out attacks against many of the heaviest defended of targets including Berlin, two to Hamburg, two to Cologne and many to the Ruhr. The resourcefulness and cheerfulness, coupled with his outstanding ability with which he has carried out his duties has inspired confidence in his crew. His unconquerable spirit of determination to achieve his objective has always been of the highest order. It is considered that his tenacity of purpose, endurance and fine offensive spirit merits the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal”. Remarks of the Station Commander “This NCO in the face of heavy odds has shown courage and coolness of a very high order. The completion of a successful operational tour, by his crew is a large measure due to his co-operation and devotion to duty. Recommended for the award of the DFM”. Gazetted 15th February 1944. Sgt Newton was mentioned multiple times in Max Hastings' "Bomber Command". He died whilst living in Hull in 1985.
Lot 1263
The Football League Champions Division Two winners medal, awarded to Stanley (Stan) Anderson (27 February 1934-10 June 2018), inscribed obverse 'The Football League Champions Division 2', engraved to reverse 'Season 1964-65 S. Anderson Captain', 9ct yellow gold bearing hallmark for Vaughton & Sons, Birmingham 1964, in original box; on a brass mounted mahogany circular plaque bearing banner of inverted commas 'Newcastle United F.C.' Football League Second Div. Championship 1964-65, Played 42, Won 24, Lost 9, Drawn 9, Points 57, Goals For 81, Against 45, a list of players, directors, chairman and 'S. Anderson Capt.'; a photograph, black and white, of Anderson holding the Football League Division 2 Championship trophy; a photographic reproduction of a Daily Mirror report showing Anderson holding a glass of champagne and cigarette in hand; Newcastle United 50th anniversary of the promotion book and dinner card; a selection of Football League Division 2 programmes from the 1964-65 season Newcastle V Manchester City 24th of April (X2), Manchester City 4th April, Leyton Orient 10th October, Bury 27th February, 13th March V Norwich City signed.Notes: Anderson had signed for Newcastle United from Sunderland just one season prior and is known to have been integral parts of Newcastle's promotion to the first division.
Lot 1029
A group of WWII German and medals and rewards, comprising; a Police Long Service award, 25 years; a Social Welfare medal; a Civil Air Defence medal, 1938, 2nd class; a reproduction Close Quarters Combat clasp, with sword-shaped pin, bearing makers mark F&BL; a Gestapo ID tag, unnumbered; a reproduction clasp to an Iron Cross, dated 1942; two tie pins; two Adolf Hitler glass pendant; a reproduction 'Meine Ehre Heisst Treue' breast badge, with needle pin, bears mark RZM M1/34. (11)
Lot 1264
The Football League Representative Match medal, awarded to Stanley (Stan) Anderson (27 February 1934-10 June 2018) as a Reserve, engraved to reverse 'The Football League versus The Scottish Football League at Glasgow 22 March 1961 reserve', silver-gilt bearing hallmark for Vaughton & Sons, Birmingham 1961.
Lot 1157
A collection of WWII German, medals, badges and awards, comprising; Wehrmacht Long Service Awards (4 and 12 years); Sudetenland medal; 1939 claps for the Iron Cross; Combined Pilot Observation badge; Nazi Party Long Service medal (10 years); Service Award for Male Youth, 3rd Level (12 years); Commemorative cross of German Italian Campaign in Africa; Luftwaffe Reconnaissance clasp (bronze); German Police Shako insignia Two Luftwaffe eagle cap badges, National Socialist Motor Corp badge and a Tank Destroyers Badge, in silver. (14)
Lot 1265
An International Friendly football medal, Italy versus England 24 May 1961, inscribed obverse 'Federazion Italiana Giuoco Calcio', engraved reverse 'Italiana-Inghilterra 24-5-61', yellow metal stamped 'K12', boxed stamped, 'S.I.G.C.'.Notes: Stan Anderson did not play in this match however many well-known Northern players did such as Bobby Robson, and Bobby Charlton.
Lot 1336
The Queen's Golden, Diamond Jubilee medals and a Metropolitan Police 150th Anniversary medal; the Golden Jubilee medal, in gilt metal with blue white and red suspension ribbon, contained within a fitted box with Royal Mint Certificate of Authenticity; The Diamond Jubilee medal in white metal, with blue red and white suspension ribbon; together with a Metropolitan Police 150th Anniversary medal, in white metal, with white metal chain. (3)Provenance: The vendor's father worked for the Royal Mail as a postman to the Royal household
Lot 1076
Air Force Cross and Air Efficiency Award group, awarded to 141127 F/Lt. M. R. B. Clift R.A.F.V.R., comprising AFC dated 1945, War Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, and AEA marked rank 'Fg. Off.'. A.F.C. London Gazette 1 January 1946. With a mounted and framed display of medal ribbons. The original recommendation states: ‘Throughout his tour of duty, Flight Lieutenant Clift had displayed exceptional keenness both in his duties as transport pilot and in the organisation of flying training within the Flight. He is a most efficient instructor and highly skilled pilot and captain of aircraft. Most of his flying has been executed in adverse weather over the Indian Ocean.’Montague Robert Barclay Clift flew operationally as a pilot in Hudsons of No. 279 Squadron, Coastal Command, in 1943 - accompanying Operational Record Book entries for the period April to December 1943 reveal at least 15 sorties of an Air Sea Rescue nature. Having been advanced to Flying Officer in June 1943, Clift was promoted to Flight Lieutenant in December 1944, awarded his A.F.C. for his subsequent services in H.Q. East African Communication Flight, and his Air Efficiency Award in December 1945.
Lot 1011
A Queen Victoria South Africa medal 1879, awarded to 1257 Private Robert Norris, 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment of Foot (2nd Warwickshire Regiment), naming either private or reassigned, with ribbon, no bars.NotesRobert Norris was born in Liverpool in the County of Lancashire February 1858, baptised 11 September 1859 to Edward and Margaret Norris of Henry Street, Liverpool, Edward Norris brass founder. Norris attained fourth class army certificate 24th March 1886 and third class certificate 14th December 1886 and employment as a general labourer. He enlisted on 20th February 1877 to the 2nd Lancashire Militia. He was hospitalised in the September of the same year with pneumonia and gonorrhoea and was posted to South Africa on the 1 July 1878. He saw action with the 2nd of the 24th Regiment of Foot during operations against the Gcalekas Tribes arriving on the Eastern Frontier on 10th March 1878 then Natal 6th August 1878. After their victory at Isandlwana the Zulus attacked Rorkes Drift where Norris was serving with the 2nd Warwickshire Regiment on 22nd and 23rd January 1879. He was granted good conduct pay on 22nd February 1879.
Lot 1134
A WWII German medal group, comprising; A 2nd Class Iron Cross; 2nd Class War Merit Cross; Eastern Medal (1941-42); Wehrmacht Long Service (12 years); Wehrmacht Long Service Medal (4 years); Anschluss medal; Memel Medal: West Wall Medal; German Olympic Memory medal, with ribbons and mounted on a medal bar.
Lot 1079
Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to 1358025 Sgt. Frank Clark RAF, Air Gunner of Stirling aircraft for 15 Squadron.The recommendation from Air2/8944 is: "Sergeant Clark is a rear gunner of Stirling aircraft and acquitted himself with considerable courage and ability both as a gunner and, when the duty devolved on him, as fighter controller. He has shot down one enemy aircraft and probably destroyed a second. On at least two sorties, the directions given to the aircraft's Captain by Sergeant Clark resulted in such effective defensive tactics that the Stirling came safely to base from very hazardous combats. Sergeant Clark has now completed 22 operational sorties and has shown himself, both on the ground and in the air, a most keen and reliable gunner. He is strongly recommended for the non-immediate award of the DFM". No. 15 Sqn, 144 flying hours. London Gazette 20 April 1943.Note: replacement clasp to medal mount.----------------The following report is a compilation made by RAF Intelligence from the statements made by all the members of the crew at their individual debriefings.Stirling 4 Eng. BomberBF 355 of No 15 SquadronBourne. England.Captain: F/Sgt. McMonagle2nd Pilot: W/O G. EasterRear-Gunner: Sgt. ClarkMid-upper Gunner: Sgt. WarrenWireless Operator: Sgt. NoonanTo: - 23 GroupFrom: - INTELLIGENCE, BOURNE.Date: - 18th December 1942Combat Report: The NIGHT of 16/17 December 1942Stirling F/15 (Captain F/Sgt McMonagle) attacking DIEPHOLZ Aerodrome, time 19.25 hours, course 360, one to two miles N of Dummer See, Height 7600 feet, TAS 180Our Aircraft was gently weaving; no cloud; good visibility and bright moonlight, moon to the SERear-gunner (Sgt Clark) saw trace from unidentified enemy aircraft fired astern, and below from 800 yards approx. He fired back and informed Captain, who dived our aircraft, when E/A identified as M.E.110 appeared dead astern and level about 500 yards. Defensive tactics, diving turn to starboard, when E/A appeared on port quarter. Enemy fighter was firing cannon and machine guns and our aircraft was damaged. Our rear-gunner maintained a long burst as E/A broke away, diving to port. The enemy fighter’s port engine caught fire and the Engineer from Astrodome confirmed it as last seen diving to earth in flames.CLAIMED AS “DESTROYED”2nd attack. Meanwhile a second M.E.110 night fighter, first seen 500 yards away, came in from below and passed to starboard at 220 yards. Defensive tactics; Corkscrew.The Mid-upper gunner (Sgt. Warren) engaged this aircraft and continued firing until the E/A passed behind main plane. Early in the attack two cannon shells pierced the Perspex of the mid-upper turret scattering Perspex over the gunner and cutting him. The ring sight was broken and the gunner seriously wounded with a lacerated cut over the right eye which injured an artery and bled profusely, another cut in the neck, whilst a piece of shrapnel knocked out a tooth and lodged in his gum. Nevertheless Sgt Warren continued firing and did not report his injuries until the combat was over. He then asked for someone to come into the turret as he could not see for blood from his head injury. Although Sgt Warren did not see the results of his attack the Engineer in the Astrodome saw his tracer strike the E/A and the E/A did not attack again/THIS M.E.110 IS CLAIMED AS “DAMAGED”The Air Bomber rendered first-aid to the wounded gunner who lay on the bed, and on landing, walked out of the aircraft before collapsing. He was later given a blood transfusion.During the combat the pilot (F/Sgt McMonagle) carried out defensive tactics with control from the Engineer, the rear-gunner and the Mid-upper gunner. He was doing diving turns into the attack and “corkscrew”, and at the end of the combat had lost 3000 to 4000 feet.Almost at the same time as the attack by the E/A accurate flak engaged and hit our aircraft, but there were no S/L. During this attack the rear turret was rendered partly U/S, the inter-com from the rear turret was rendered useless, and there were strikes on the fuselage. Having been damaged the bombs, 1980 x 4lb incendiary were jettisoned on or near to the target, and the Stirling turned for Base. The containers had presumably been hit by flak or fighters, as they were seen to be burning as they fell.At 19:40 hours our aircraft was flying on a westerly course weaving at 4000 feet some 20 miles NE of Lingen when it had another encounter – an M.E.110 coming in from the port quarter and slightly below. Our aircraft dived and turned to port, when the E/A appeared above firing down on our aircraft. The rear-gunner, although his turret was damaged, managed to get in one long and a short burst and the E/A was also engaged by the W/Op (Sgt Noonan) who was in the mid-upper turret. Sgt Noonan had no ring sight, but aimed with his tracer, getting in several long bursts, hitting the E/A as did the rear gunner.From the three attacks and the flak our aircraft had four large holes in the fuselage, a cannon shell in the starboard wing and another in the port aileron. The rear turret was hit and rendered partially U/S, the inter-com from the rear turret was cut, two cannon shells went through the mid-upper turret Perspex and the Engineer’s instrument panel was broken and falling forward blocked the door to the forward section of the fuselage. The E/A was firing m/g and cannon shells and as the air bomber was going down the fuselage to the rear turret there was phosphorus in the fuselage.The pilot brought the aircraft back and landed safely at COLTISHALL.Claims: One M.E.110 “destroyed”Two M.E.110s “damaged”Our casualties: Mid-upper gunner (Sgt Warren) seriously woundedAmmunition Expended: Mid-upper gunner - 10000 roundsRear Gunner - 15000 roundsGunners: Rear…Sgt Clark Pershore and Basingbourne O.T.U. No.10 G.S.Mid-upper gunner…Sgt Warren Basingbourne O.T.U.Con. FlightMarham, No.6.B. &G.S. Mountain Vie. Ontario. A.G. Stormy DownW/Op…Sgt Noonan Pershore O.T.U.Note: This is the second combat this crew has been engaged in within a few weeks. On each occasion gunners, captain and everyone else have worked together with coolness, first class discipline, good fighting control and good shooting.F/Lt. Gunnery Leader,F/Sgt Captain of AircraftAdditional Details:A total of eight Short Stirling bombers from No 15 Squadron, RAF, took part in this raid on Diepholz, Germany. One aircraft was lost. Stirling R9168/T captained by Pilot Officer F.S. Millen RCAF, was damaged by flak, and then was shot down by a night fighter at 20:09 hours. The aircraft crashed at Gortel, 7km SW of Epe. There was one survivor, an RAF Sgt who was captured and taken prisoner. One of the six crew members who died was 25 year old New Zealand air bomber Sgt Robert Hugh McKillop, RNZAF (NZ404389).The target at Diepholz had been an aircraft park, where 200 to 300 German aircraft were stored in close proximity.
Lot 1193
First World War medal and Commemoration Plaque awarded to 21171 Private Alfred Charles Rogers, Coldstream Guards, awarded the rank of Lance Corporal upon death of 21st September 1918, he was a member of the 13th Company, First Battalion and is buried at Sunken Road cemetery, Boisleux St. Marc.
Lot 1019
A group of WWII German medals, comprising, a 1939 Iron Cross, second class, on black, red and white suspension ribbon; three War Merit medals; a 1939 War Merit Cross, two with suspension ribbons; two Eastern medals with suspension ribbons; an Annexation of the Sudetenland medal and a Mothers Cross. (9)
Lot 1021
A group of WWII Italian campaign medals, comprising, an Ethiopia campaign medal, with blue and black suspension ribbon; an Africa Campaign medal; a Fascist Confederation for Commercial Traders lapel button, with makers mark; and an Italian Fascist Party Youth lapel badge, with makers mark for by Lorioli & Castelli. (4)
Lot 1078
Distinguished Flying Medal group, awarded to 567989 Sergeant Stephen Edward Gould, RAF, comprising: DFM, War Star, Africa Medal, Defence Medal and War Medal, with medal card.London Gazette 28th July 1942. Sergeant Gould was first Fitter/Air Gunner in Sunderland L2166 during the evacuation from Greece. L.2166 carried out 58.10 operational flying hours and carried 138 passengers during the evacuation operation between 17th April and 2nd May, 1941. He has voluntarily, of his own keenness, worked both day and night, often for 24 hours at a stretch, and has never failed to answer any demands. His devotion to duty and continual cheerfulness under adverse conditions have been a continued inspiration to the officers and men of the aircraft. Sergeant Gould has carried out 82 operational sorties with a total of 571.5 operational hours flying since the outbreak of war with Italy. His devotion to his duties, both as senior fitter and as an Air Gunner has been a high example to his crew and to the remainder of the aircrews in his squadron. Often after a long flight of up to 13 hours duration during which he has manned his gun for many hours and attended to the fitter's instrument for the remainder, he has had to set to on maintenance and inspection of his engines. He has been in five enemy actions. In recognition of his outstanding keenness, willingness and excellent co-operation and also for the inspiring example he has set, I strongly recommend him for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.Sergeant Stephen Edward Gould died on 1st August 1941 and is commemorated on the Alamein Memorial. His Sunderland flying boat was brought down in action with on patrol and only four of the twelve crew survived, all taken by the Italian as Prisoners of War. Given his short length of service by rights he would not be entitled to the Defence Medal however his condolence slip is clearly marked in the same style as the other awards.
Lot 372
A large quantity of bronze and white metal commemorative medals and awards, predominantly 19th century, to include Geo IV white metal coronation medals, Victorian bronze and white metal jubilee medallions, Victorian school attendance awards, Wilts friendly Society, HRH Prince of Wales & Princess Alexandra commemorative wedding medal 1863, Richard II & Edward IV commemorative white metal medals, Edward VII & George V coronation commemoratives, many other commemorative medals and an African world war II service medal awarded to SR.597956 R.P.Wedd, various grades and datesQty: Approximately 80
Lot 397
A cased set of six silver coffee bean spoons, Sheffield 1921 and 1922 by Mappin and Webb; A Silver Hackney Horse Society medal, depicting a blinkered horse to one side and a bust portrait of George V to obverse. Birmingham 1932 also by Mappin and Webb, together with two cased 9carat gold mounted amber cheroot holders. (4)2.45 ozt weighable
Lot 149
WW2 Luftwaffe aces signed Adler Tag Cover Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems KC, Major Erich Rudorffer KC. Major Erich Rudorffer Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords (born 1 November 1917) is a German former Luftwaffe fighter ace, one of a handful who served with the Luftwaffe through the whole of World War II. He is 7th most successful fighter pilot in the history of air warfare, and currently both the oldest jet fighter ace, and the most successful ace still living. Rudorffer claimed a total of 222 victories, fighting in all the major German theatres of war, including the European and Mediterranean Theatre of Operations During the war he flew more than 1000 combat missions, was engaged in aerial combat over 300 times, was shot down by flak and enemy fighters 16 times and had to take to his parachute 9 times. His 222 aerial victories include 58 heavily armoured Il-2 Sturmovik ground attack aircraft. He was also responsible for sinking a British submarine. Rudorffer got his first victory over a Curtiss Hawk 75, on 14 May 1940. He scored eight more times before the capitulation of France. He flew throughout the Battle of Britain, and legend has him being pursued down Croydon High Street below rooftop level by a Hurricane. He achieved his nineteenth victory on 1 May 1941; he was then awarded the Ritterkreuz and appointed Staffelkapitän of 6./JG 2 the following month. By the end of December 1941 he had claimed 40 kills. In July 1943 Hauptmann Rudorffer was appointed to command II./JG 54 on the Eastern Front. He claimed his first victory here on 7 August. Due to the experience gained by fighting the RAF he achieved incredible success. During his first sortie on 24 August 1943, 5 Soviet aircraft were downed in 4 minutes. On 11th October 1943 Erich Rudorffer wrote history when during 17 minutes he claimed 13 kills. He earned his nickname Fighter of Libau on 28 October 1944 near the Latvian city of Libau. While preparing to land he spotted a Soviet task force of about 60 close air support aircraft on its way to attack Libau airfields. He broke off the landing and engaged the enemy without any backup. He drove off the attackers, shooting down nine enemy aircraft within 10 minutes. n the winter of 1944, Major Rudorffer was trained on the Messerschmitt Me 262 Jet fighter. In February 1945 he was recalled to command I./ JG 7. Between December 1944 and beginning of April 1945 the I./JG 7 operated from the then newly-built Luftwaffe Airbase in Kaltenkirchen north of Hamburg. So he seems to have been Group Commander more or less for the one month of March 1945. Rudorffer claimed 12 victories with the Me 262, to bring his total to 222. His tally included 136 on the Eastern Front, 26 in North Africa and 60 on the Western Front including 10 heavy bombers. Oberleutnant Gerhard Krems Knights Cross of the Iron Cross Born 4th May 1920, Gerhard Krems joined the Luftwaffe on 9th November 1938 commencing pilot training on 15th March 1939 at LKS (2) Flight Training School, Gatow, Berlin. He graduated to multi-engine training at FFS (C) 3 School at Lonnewitz, 1st November 1939 followed by night and instrument flight training at Stargard, which he completed 15th April 1940. The next day he started operational training on the Do17 at the Reconnaissance Flying School, Grossenhain. Promoted to Leutnant 1st June 1940, Gerhard was sent to a holding unit at Weimer-Hohra to await a posting to operational Staffel. On 15th August 1940 he joined Stabsstaffel/KG 27 in France. During the Battle of Britain, Gerhard completed 39 operational sorties (most of these being in the Heinkel III IG+BA, the subject of this aerofile) and was awarded the Iron Cross Second Class (EK II) 21st October, 1940, First Class (EK I) on 18th November 1940. On 22nd April 1941 he was awarded the Bomber Aircrew Qualification Clasp in Bronze for completing 20 operations. The following day Gerhard completed his 39th and final operation over England, after which he along with KG27 was sent east to take part in the invasion of Russia. On 30th June 1941, Gerhard was awarded the Wound Badge, followed by the award of the Silver Aircrew Clasp on 25th July, for completing 60 operations. He was then awarded the Gold Clasp, 10th October 1941, for completing 110 operations, followed by the Honour Goblet on 26th October 1941. Transferring to 2 Staffel KG27 on 27th January 1942, Gerhard became the first in his unit to be awarded the Knights Cross (RK) 25th May 1942. This was followed by the Russian Front Medal on 25th November 1942, and on 20th December 1942 by the Gold Clasp with Pendant for completing 200+ operations. On 15th March 1943, Gerhard gained the Krimschild for the Crimean Campaign. Transferred to Ia/Stab Gen. Kdo. I Fliegerkorps on 21st May 1944 which he served with until the War in Europe ended on 8th May 1945 - 4 days after his 25th birthday - when he was interned by Russian forces. During his wartime service, Gerhard completed 250 operations, and was held in captivity until release on 20th October 1945. From 1946-1950 he studied at Berlin University and graduated as an engineer. During a long career in the water industry, he became internationally well known, especially for his scientific research work for well constructions. He finally retired in 1980. All the above eight covers have a distinctive red map of England and each cover is accompanied with an information guide and photographs of the pilots involved, the mine series of just eight covers was generated by the Aero Philatelic Historian Hans Rossbach. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. 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Lot 139
WW2 Luftwaffe aces multiple signed RAF coverFF5. Signed by Generalleutnant Adolf Dolfo Joseph Ferdinand Galland. Knights Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds (One of only 27). Oberstleutnant Gunther Hupatz Seeger Knights Cross of the Iron Cross, Colonel William E Bill Leverette DSC DFC Air Medal (20) Order of Alexander Nevsky. Was a former German Luftwaffe fighter ace. Seeger scored 56 victories in 504 missions. All his victories were recorded over the Western front and include eight four-engine bombers. He participated in Battle of France and recorded his first victory on 8 June by shot down a French Morane fighter near Soissons. During the Battle of Britain he was assigned with 3./JG 2 which based at Beaumont-le-Roger. Seeger claimed a further three victories, including two RAF Spitfire fighters. From 27 March to 19 June 1941, Seeger remained in an instructor. He returned to front line duty where he flew with several famous aces such as Wilhelm Balthasar, Walter Oesau, Rudolf Pflanz and Erich Leie. By the end of 1941, Seeger added 19 victories to his credit. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 1
MOSHEH OVED: SILVER DOUBLE SWAN RING, MID 20TH CENTURYDesigned as a pair of swans, with necks entwined, of engraved and hammered finish with gold plated beaks, engraved 'Jill' at the base, ring size L-M, cased by Cameo Corner, 28 Museum Street, LondonFootnotes:ProvenanceHilary Clarke (1925-2015)Descent to the current ownerMosheh Oved (1885-1958), the charismatic owner of Bloomsbury antique shop, Cameo Corner, was an authority on cameos, antique watches and clocks as well as being a writer, sculptor and poet. Whilst sheltering in the basement of Cameo Corner during the blitz, he modelled the first of his animal ring designs out of wax - a lamb on wobbly legs - in order to steady his trembling hands. Later he would add many more animals to his menagerie of rings in both gold and silver. This double swan motif is a rarely seen example. It belonged to Hilary Clarke, the manager of Cameo Corner.Cameo Corner (located at 26 Museum Street, just behind The British Museum) had a world-famous reputation not only for its historic jewels but for its royal, as well as celebrity, connections. Queen Mary, Princess Margaret and Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother had all been frequent visitors.Hilary Clarke, known as 'Jill' to her friends, was one of the first women to be made a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Great Britain in 1951. In her early career she worked as a designer for Edward Barnard & Sons of Hatton Garden (1950-1951) and S Root & Co Ltd (1951-1954) before joining Cameo Corner, Bloomsbury as assistant manager in 1954.When Clarke was made a director in 1962 she instigated a series of annual modern jewellery exhibitions which soon became a regular fixture in the trade calendar until the shop eventually closed in 1978. In 2001, in recognition of her contribution in promoting the work of British studio jewellers from the early Sixties until the mid-Eighties, she was awarded The Centennial Medal by the Society of Designer Craftsmen.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 301
Royal Air Force Service Dress Uniform of Wing Commander E S Gates D.F.C, officers four pocket service dress uniform with rank lace to the cuffs, anodised EIIR tunic buttons, Navigators brevet wing above medal ribbons for the DFC, 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star with rosette, Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal. Accompanied by a matching pair of trousers and blue dress shirt. Gieves label to the inside pocket with typed name details “E S GATES”.
Lot 105
WW2 British Campaign Medals & Paperwork of RAF Interest, consisting of 1939-45 Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal housed in OHMS forwarding box addressed to a Mr A G Eaves from Cumbria. Accompanied by his Royal Air Force Association membership book and enamel badge, Cumberland District Council driving license and a horse brass in the form of RAF cap badge.
Lot 168
Painted Figure Plaque of a Royal Air Force Officer in Parade Uniform, wooden plaque in the form of a RAF officer wearing full parade uniform with his RAF parade busby, medal ribbons to breast for the Military Cross (MC) and pilots wings. To the reverse is pencilled “Uncle Nigel”. 42cms in length. Two small drill holes to the bottom.
Lot 176
Silver Plate Tankard of No149 Squadron Interest, the heavy plated tankard by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, with engraved centre of squadron badge for 149 squadron and “FROM TWO PIG ISLANDERS F/LT L J DRUMMOND DFC F/O G A PATRICK FEB 1943”. Remains in good condition, dark patina. Flight Lieutenant Lindsey Johnston Drummond was awarded the DFC in 1943, the recommendation for the award is as follows, “Flying Officer Lindsay Johnston DRUMMOND (N.Z.413043), Royal New Zealand Air Force, No. 149 Squadron. Distinguished Flying Medal. N.Z.405487 Flight Sergeant William Leonard HARVEY, Royal New Zealand Air Force, No. 149 Squadron. One night in February, 1943, Flying Officer Drummond and Flight Sergeant Harvey were captain and wireless operator respectively of an aircraft detailed for a mine-laying mission in an area close in to shore. During the run-in, the aircraft was subjected to considerable searchlight activity and intense opposing fire which raked the bomber from front to rear. Much damage was sustained and three of the crew were hit, including Flight Sergeant Harvey, who suffered a deep wound in the head. Despite this, Flying Officer Drummond held on his course and released his mines exactly as planned. On the return flight, Flight Sergeant Harvey, although in pain and bleeding profusely, remained at his post, continuing his duties. He obtained a number of fixes and bearings which proved of great assistance to his captain who eventually flew the badly damaged aircraft to base. Both these members of aircraft crew, who have completed many sorties, have always displayed great determination, skill and devotion to duty”. A George Alfred Patrick of No149 Squadron was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross in June 1943.
Lot 492
A FINE PAIR OF ITALIAN CARVED WALNUT FIGURES OF YOUNG HUNTSMEN ATTRIBUTED TO VALENTINO PANCIERA BESAREL (ITALIAN 1829-1902), C1880 each wearing Renaissance costume and with various hunting accoutrements, including: a flask, a horn and a bag, one holding up a fish trophy with nets at his side, the other a falconer, holding aloft a hawk, with his trusty hound and dead game beside him, each standing on a naturalistic base (2) 147.4cm and 148.8cm high Provenance The Allcroft Family, 'The Hall' Stokesay Court, Shropshire. Acquired by the present owner from Sotheby's, Stokesay Court, Shropshire, 28th September 1994, lot 42. Catalogue Note Valentino Panciera, known as Besarel, was born in Zoldo near Belluno on 29th July 1829. He belonged to a family of carvers and carpenters but his style was heavily influenced by the 17th century sculptor Andrea Brustolon. During the 1860s he established his workshop in Venice on the Grand Canal. He soon became famous for creating exquisite sculpture and furniture for wealthy clients, even royalty, Edward, Prince of Wales, was a known patron. At the age of fifty-six, through carelessness, he cut off the fingers of his right hand. However, with his strong willpower and the use of prosthesis he continued to work. In 1878 he exhibited at the Paris Universelle Exposition where he won a gold medal. He died in Venice in 1902. Stokesay Court is a country house and estate in the parish of Onibury in Shropshire. It is described by John Newman in the Shropshire volume of Pevsner's Buildings of England as 'the most grandiloquent Victorian mansion in the county'. It was built for John Derby Allcroft, who had made his fortune as a glover, by the architect Thomas Harris. The work lasted from 1889 and 1892 and was finished only six months before Derby Allcroft's death. Following Jewell Magnus-Allcroft's death in 1992 the contents were sold by Sotheby's in 1994 to fund building repairs. The court was the main location for the filming of the 2007 movie, Atonement, featuring Kiera Knightley and James McAvoy. Literature Illustrated in Michael Hall, The Victorian Country House-From the archives of Country Life', p.147.
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