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Lot 1322
Royal Mint Silver Proof & Silver Coins in Original Cases with Certificates, includes 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday, Royal Mint Marriage of Prince of Wales & Camilla medal, Entente Cordiale Silver Proof Crown, The end of WW2 £2, 1998 Britannia 1oz Fine Silver and the Alderney 3 Silver Crown set of Prince William.
Lot 1385
Collection of coins and World Banknotes, includes Silver Word War One War Medal to H Almond (no number no regiment, probably merchant navy)1951 Festival of Britain Crown in Original Case with Certificate, George III 1797 Cartwheel Twopence, 1953 Coronation medal, Steel & brass sovereign case for a half and full, a early 20th Century cash box with key and a more modern strong box with keys, small group of Roman coins, 19th Century world coins with modern coins & world Banknotes.
Lot 1402
Collection of UK & World Coins, includes 12 Euro set of member states, FIFA South Africa World Cup sets for England and Netherlands, 1970 proof set, 1951 festival of Britain Crown, 1970 Becket Medal, Alderney Lady With the Lamp £5in presentation folder, other commemorative £5, £2 & £1, Netherlands silver two & a half Guldenwith other coins in one Album.
Lot 1207
Charles II Restoration Medallion White metal, 82.17 mm. This is a fine example of the work of Jan Roettier, the eldest son of Philip, an Antwerp goldsmith and medallist, who had helped the exiled king, Charles II, with loans. Jan and his brothers were invited by the king to work in the Royal Mint: Jan came to England in 1661, became Chief Engraver to the Mint in 1670, and remained in office until 1698. It is thought that the king's face on the obverse of this medal was the work of Joseph, his middle brother.The allegorical group on the reverse of the medal has Justice at the centre, holding her scales and leaning on the fasces (a Roman symbol of authority consisting of a bundle of rods around an axe), presenting an olive branch to Britannia, who is seated to the left with her shield and spear. Justice is flanked by Minerva bearing a handful of corn stalks and Hercules with his lion-skin and club, while Fame trumpets the happiness of the people. The 2-line inscription in the exergue below reads FELICITAS.BRITANNIAE. 29.MAII.1660: the 'Happiness of Britain' on the day on which the king entered London, 29 May 1660 (his thirtieth birthday), bringing, the medal shows, justice, peace and plenty to the nation.
Lot 1248
UK Coins and Commemorative Medals, including Bronze medal commemorating Aston Hall bought by the people of Birmingham in 1872 presented by Prince Arthur, Sunday School centenary 1880,Opening of Calthorpe Park by HRH Duke of Cambridge June 1st 1857 with a quantity of otherCoins with a small amount of pre 20 & 47 silver Threepence.
Lot 1251
Sterling Silver Commemorative Medals & Coin.includes 2 and a quarter inch Silver medal for the 25th anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II in Original Case with Certificateapprox 88g, 1977 Silver Jubilee Crown in Original Case with Certificate and the Small Queen Victoria Jubilee medal in Original Royal Mint paper slip.
Lot 1070
A group of five medals awarded to Sgt. R.M. Payne with a later change of name/alias Hines DCLI : - 1914-15 Star trio No. 9255 Bandsman/ Pte. R.M. Payne DCLI; General Service Medal with Iraq Bar 9255 Sgt R.M. Hines DCLI; and Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal No. 5429163 Sgt.R,M. Hines DCLI with copy research
Lot 1079
A Portuguese Grand Military Order of Jesus, neck medal in enamels, framed and glazed with photograph of the receipient Arthur Ross and a translation to the reverse dated 1st July 1946 "Arthur Ross - Captain in the British Merchant Marine - I, the King of Portugal and the Algarve, etc sent you greetings considering the circumstances united in your person and wishing to give your a public testimony of my munificence and appreciation for having saved from death, at the risk of your own life, two Portuguese who were struggling in the waves of the sea - I am pleased to appoint a Knight (Chevalier) of the Royal Military Order of our Lord Jesus Christ"
Lot 1080
A rare Second War casualty group of medals awarded Cpl. W.G. Floyd, DCLI attached 3rd Commando Brigade (kia 5/10/1943) :- 1939/45 star, Africa star, Italy star, Defence medal, War medal together with condolence Slip, original box, No. 3 Commando shoulder title, DCLI badge and copy newspaper extracts
Lot 34
An 18th century French Revolution medal, Busts of King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, and the reverse obverse) (obverse)The execution of Louis XVI: a scene depicting the guillotine in the Place de la Revolution; in the foreground soldiers of the National Guard stand in line with guns and bayonets at the fore of a vast crowd gathered around the scaffold; they hold aloft banners, left and right, emblazoned with Revolutionary slogans; centre, a figure stands on the platform in front of the guillotine, holding aloft the King's severed head, stuck and made by Mathew Boulton Soho Mint Birmingham, 1793, 5 cm,
Lot 304
A late Victorian silver snuff box, mark of Deakin & Francis, Birmingham 1894, of rectangular form with scrolled edges, the piano hinged cover engraved with two initials, gilt washed interior, the inner edge engraved, 'THORNHILL, BOND St LONDON', 7.5 x 4.5cm, 2.5oztProvenance: Julians Park, HertfordshireFootnote: The company of Thornhill can trace its roots back to the early 18th century. It built a great reputation for the quality of its work, winning a prize medal at the Great Exhibition of 1851, the International Exposition of 1855 in Paris, the International Exhibition of 1862 and then multiple medals at the International Exposition of 1878 in Paris. Thornhill acquired the Royal warrants of appointment to Queen Victoria and the Prince and Princess of Wales, as well as other members of the Royal family.
Lot 322
A mid-19th century French metalwares silver tastevin, mark untraced (JP with anchor between), 800/1000 standard silver, of circular form, the bowl with punched bead and grape decoration, beaded upper border under engraving; 'GILBERT JOLY DE VERTAIZON 1866', base with Napoleonic 'Médaille Commémorative de la Campagne d’Italie de 1859' insert, fluted scroll handle, 8cm diameter, 3.2oztFootnote: The Commemorative Medal of the 1859 Italian Campaign was established by Napoleon III following the French campaign in Italy during the Second Italian War of Independence. During the three-month campaign, French losses amounted to 8,000 dead and 40,000 wounded. To reward all participants, the medal was created by Imperial Decree on August 11, 1859. Nearly 120,000 medals were awarded. It seems likely that M. Joly from Vertaizon - a village in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of South-East Central France - was the original recipient of the medal and commissioned this piece, possibly to commemorate the end of the war and incorporating his medal into the base.
Lot 348
A WW1 medal trio together with a Distinguished Conduct Medal and Croix de Guerre avec Palme, to 516 Lieutenant Frederick Joseph Evans, 9th Platoon, 7th Battalion East Surrey Regiment / Royal West Kent Regiment, the DCM engraved '516 Cpl F.J. Evans 7/E Surr: Regt.' the Croix de Guerre with bronze palm unmarked as issued, the 14/15 star engraved 'G7 - 516 L. CPL. F.J. Evans E. Surr.R.', the British War medal engraved '2. Lieut F.J. Evans', the Victory medal engraved '2 Lieut F.J. Evans', presented in their original packaging (5)Provenance: By direct descent from the recipientFootnote: The Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) is the oldest British award for gallantry and was awarded to Warrant Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and men of the British Army for 'distinguished, gallant and good conduct in the field'. It was the second-highest award for gallantry in action after the Victoria Cross for the ranks below that of a commissioned officer. The Croix de Guerre was a French military decoration, but was also commonly awarded to foreign military forces allied to France who distinguished themselves by acts of heroism involving combat with the enemy and who had been 'mentioned in dispatches'. The ribbon devices indicate the importance or degree of the soldier's role during the action cited. The lowest degree is represented by a bronze star and the highest degree is represented by a bronze palm, as with this example. Frederick J. Evans joined the East Surrey Regiment in 1914. While there, he was promoted to Lance Corporal and then to Corporal. He moved to the Training Reserve Rifle Brigade, (number TR/13/80433), where he was promoted to Sergeant. He later transferred to the Royal West Kent Regiment as second Lieutenant and was subsequently promoted to Lieutenant, leaving the service in 1920. He was related (possibly uncle) to Sidney S. Evans (See lot 349) Cpl. Evans was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) in January 1916 for his part in an attack on a German gun trench on October 13th 1915, resulting in the destruction of the trench, the capture of 16 prisoners, a machine gun and three trench mortars. His group then successfully repulsed a German counter-attack the following morning. This was the 7th battalion's first fight during which 58 men were killed, 158 were wounded and 33 were reported missing. A total of 1 Distinguished Service order, 2 Military Crosses, 6 Distinguished Conduct Medals and 4 Military Medals were awarded to men involved in the attack, and 3 officers were 'mentioned in dispatches'. General Sir Douglas Haig personally presented Cpl. Evans with the Croix de Guerre avec Palme on November 6th 1915 for 'conspicuous gallantry and good service' following the Gun Trench attack in addition to 'gallantry in patrol work and sniping' over recent months, activities for which he had been mentioned in dispatches.
Lot 349
A WW2 campaign medal group, to 1167426 Cpl Sidney Shergold Evans RAF (CMF), comprising 1939-1945 star, Italy Star, Africa star, War medal and Defence medal, presented with the original packaging and paperwork, his personal sewing kit, his booklet of poems, and his booklet of prayers (7)Provenance: By direct descent from the recipientFootnote: Following a spell in North Africa, Cpl Evans was posted to Cyprus between 1941-1944 as part of the Central Mediterranean Force, before transferring to Italy. He was shipped back to Britain through 56 Personnel Transit Centre, Portici, Nr Naples, and finished his wartime career with GHQ Signals at RAF Tangmere, near Chichester, Sussex, the famous 'Battle of Britain' fighter base and S.O.E. airfield. The Tangmere sector operations room was the centre of operational air support for D-Day. He was related (possibly nephew) to Frederick J. Evans DCM (See lot 348)
Lot 350
A WW2 campaign medal group together with two 'Caterpillar club' pins, to 152932 Flying Officer Edward Harold Ruston RAF, verso of both pins engraved 'F/O E.H. RUSTON'; the first example, an early issue with red glass cabochon 'eyes'', hinged under the head, clasp under the tail, unhallmarked but tests as 9ct gold; the second and later example with red enamel flat 'eyes', hinged under the tail, clasp under the head and with rank engraved above the name, presented together with a bar mounted campaign medal group comprising 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal with associated bar mounted dress set (replica), along with the Bomber Command medal and the Allied Prisoner of War medal, a single RAF coat button and three cushion embroidered RAF aircrew navigator's 'half brevet' cloth badges (16)Provenance: By direct descent from the recipientFootnote: The 57 Squadron Operational Record Book states that Flying Officer Ruston from Cambridgeshire was posted on to 57 Squadron on 27 June 1944. The squadron was based at East Kirkby, Lincolnshire at that time and during the war flew 5151 operational sorties with the loss of 172 aircraft. Avro Lancaster III JB318 DX-L At 22.56hrs on Tuesday 18th July 1944, 20 Lancaster bombers from 57 squadron took off from East Kirkby. They joined a formation of 89 more aircraft, and their mission was to destroy the Aulnoye railway junction at Revigny-sur-Ornain in France. Included in the 57 squadron group was Lancaster III 'L for leather', serial number JB318, identification DX-L, and its crew of 7 flown by Flt Lt J.A. 'The Bull' Bulcraig DFM. Also aboard was flight engineer Flt Sgt N.L.E. 'Windy' Gale DFM, navigator F/O E.H. 'Rusty' Ruston, wireless operator/air gunner Sgt T. Loughlin, air bomber F/O E.C. 'Robbie' Robson, mid upper gunner Sgt L.E.S. Manning and rear gunner Sgt F.J.D. 'Bert' Taylor. Soon after crossing the French coast - a little after 1am - they were picked out by German searchlights. Bulcraig put the Lancaster into a steep dive, but during this evasive action they lost the protection of the bomber stream and made themselves vulnerable to attack from enemy aircraft. A German JU88 night fighter approached from below, out of view of Lancaster’s gunners, and shot the plane down, killing four of the crew. Ruston, Taylor and Manning all bailed out, and the plane crashed in flames and blew up in a field near Bassevelle, between Paris and Reims. Manning, helped by the local French Resistance, went into hiding in a small café in La Trétoire (despite it being frequented by the Germans) until he was liberated by advancing American forces. Taylor went into hiding on a farm in Bussières and evaded capture until he too was liberated by the Allies. Ruston was captured by the Germans at Nanteuil-Sur-Marne on Sunday 23rd July and was imprisoned in the West Compound at Stalag Luft 1 prisoner of war camp in northern Germany. He remained there as prisoner 4967 until the camp was liberated by the Russians on 30th April 1945. The raid was a success, but the cost in men and aircraft was heavy - 24 aircraft and 129 lives were lost. East Kirkby lost 5 Lancasters (including DX-L) and 19 airmen. Today there is a permanent stone memorial to the crew of DX-L in the field on the crash site, built by the local residents. "...A brass plate fastened to a tree On it seven names stare out at me I press my fingers to the plate Thinking back to that night of fate That night of flame and naked fear When a stricken bomber crashed right here..." (Photograph of 57 Squadron at East Kirby, 1944, reproduced with kind permission of the 57 & 630 Squadrons’ Association. Credit for images of the memorial site at Bassevelle and map: Jacques Bodécot / Pierre Pécastaingts at Aérostèles) The Caterpillar club, formed in 1922, is an exclusive international association for people who have successfully used a parachute to save their lives by bailing out of a disabled aircraft. It was known as ‘The Elite Club that no one wanted to join, and whose members joined by accident”. Those who intentionally jump from aircraft, such as skydivers, are not accepted, and there are very strict conditions that need to be met. Potential members are required to apply with evidence of their descent. Following authentication, production of satisfactory evidence and independent corroboration of the event, applicants receive a certificate and a distinctive lapel pin modelled as a silkworm (as silk was originally used in the manufacture of parachutes). Each pin is individually engraved with the recipient’s name before presentation. Pins are not available for purchase by friends, colleagues or collectors, and the only other opportunity to obtain a genuine pin is on the very rare occasion when a previously issued example appears for sale, as in this case. The early versions were gold and had ‘ruby red’ glass eyes with the recipient's name and rank engraved in one line on the reverse. The later versions were silver gilt and had red enamel eyes with the recipient's name engraved on the reverse underneath their rank. This lot includes one of each variety. The early versions are particularly rare and extremely collectable. Members of the club included such famous names as Charles Lindbergh, WW2 flying ace Sir Douglas Bader and astronaut John Glenn.
Lot 378
An early 20th century French metalwares silver three-piece café au lait set, mark of Tétard Frères, export marked, 950/1000 standard silver, the coffee pot of squat baluster form with reeded rim, marked and hinged slightly domed cover with foliate finial, foliate scrolled handle with cream-coloured insulators and decorated spout, two handled sucrier and cream jug, both with gilded interiors to match, each piece monogrammed, 15.9oztFootnote: Edmond Tétard was a talented craftsman based in Paris in the mid-19th century. He exhibited at the Exposition Universelle in Paris in 1889 where he was awarded a gold medal for his outstanding designs and fine quality silverware, much of which was influenced by Rococo style. Têtard’s pieces were highly sought after by a discerning clientele, and he became a favourite of the French aristocracy. After Tétard’s death the firm passed to his three sons Henri, Jacques and Georges. It was renamed Tétard Frères and the brothers retired their father’s maker’s mark and registered their own in February 1903. The firm went on to become one of the leading European silversmiths of the early 20th century.
Lot 471
A 20th century silver presentation salver, mark of Garrard & Co, London 1962, of 'Chippendale' style, the field engraved, 'Presented to Air Vice Marshal J.E. Johnson CB CBE DSO DFC RAF by the Officers of Air Forces Middle East on the occasion of his retirement from the Royal Air Force', raised on four hoof feet, signed to the underside, 37cm in diameter, 40oztProvenance: By direct descent to the current ownerFootnote: Air Vice Marshal James Edgar ‘Johnnie’ Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO & Two Bars, DFC & Bar, DL was the highest scoring Western Allied pilot against the German Luftwaffe and was the Royal Air Force's officially recognised top-scoring fighter pilot of the Second World War. Prior to the outbreak of War, Johnson tried on several occasions to join the RAF, but was rejected due to a collarbone injury from his rugby days as a teenager. He was finally accepted in August 1939 at the age of 24, but his injury dogged him throughout his early training and flying career. In 1940 he had an operation to reset his collarbone, resulting in him missing the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain; he was still recovering from surgery. In the Autumn of 1940 he began flying spitfires regularly under Flying Ace Group Captain Douglas Bader. He took part in the offensive sweeps over German-occupied Europe from 1941 to 1944, almost without rest. Bader was shot down in August 1941 and Johnson received his own squadron command in 1942. He was one of a very small group of pilots given permission to use their own initials instead of the traditional squadron and aircraft identification letters on the side of his aircraft - J.E.J. Johnson's combat tour included participation in the Dieppe Raid, Combined Bomber Offensive, Battle of Normandy, Operation Market Garden, the Battle of the Bulge and the Western Allied invasion of Germany. In total he flew over 700 sorties and engaged the enemy on 57 occasions. His wartime record was 34 aircraft claimed destroyed with a further seven shared destroyed, three probable destroyed, 10 damaged, and one shared, destroyed on the ground. All of his kills were fighters including the formidable Focker-Wolf Fw190 and Messerschmitt Me 109 rather than the slower and more vulnerable bombers. His own aircraft was never shot down. His medal collection was impressive; he was made Companion of the Order of the Bath and Commander of the Order of the British Empire in addition to winning the Distinguished Service Order three times, the Distinguished Flying cross twice, The US Distinguished Flying cross and Air Medal, the Belgian Croix de Guerre, Officer of the Order of Leopold with Palms and the French Commander of the Legion of Honour. The medal group sold for £241,000 when they appeared at auction in 2001. Johnson continued his career in the RAF after the war, and served in the Korean War before retiring in 1965 with the rank of Air Vice Marshal. This salver was presented to him on the occasion of his retirement. He died on 30th January 2001 at the age of 85. (Photographs: Johnson in front of his Spitfire MK IX EN398 JE - J., in the cockpit and meeting with Prime Minister Winston Churchill, Normandy 1944, reproduced with kind permission of the family)
Lot 310
A quantity of UK silver content coins, comprising a Victorian crown, Geo V crown, Geo VI South African 5 shillings, 7 x half crowns, 27 x florins/2 shillings, 15 x shillings, 21 x sixpence and 11 x threepence, together with a German 1874 funf marks, and 1913 drei marks, a 1939 Belgian 5 francs, a 1967 half dollar, King Geo V & Queen mary commemoratives, a silver polytechnic sports medal, Geo III, Victorian and later pennies, half pennies and other coinsQty: Qty
Lot 375
A British Historical Medal - The Death of Nelson 1805, the obverse with bust of Nelson, left and legend H.VICECOM. NELSON, rev: H.VICECOM.NELSON OB PATRIAM PVGNANDO MORT. OCT.XXI. MDCCCV, within a wreath 38mm dia, a white metal medal 'Chronology of the Reigns of England', by Thomason, circa 1830, 51mm dia, and a bronze Manchester Royal Jubilee Exhibition medal, by Heaton, 1887 in presentation case, VF - EF
Lot 508
7 Medals & Awards Signed & Flown FDC with Stamps and FDI Postmarks, Including The Award of the Military Cross to Airmen 1986, 2 x Appointment to the most Excellent Order of the British Empire 1985, The Award of the Distinguished Flying Medal 1986, The Award of the Air Efficiency Award 1986, Mentioned in Despatches 1987, The Award of the George Medal to Airmen 1987. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99.
Lot 585
Mint GB 2012 Olympics Stamps, 2 x Official Royal Mail Stamp Collections, Miniature Sheet and Official Envelopes for Miniature Sheets, Includes 29 Gold Medal Winners (Miniature Sheets) Roll of Honour Olympic Games, 34 Gold Medal Winners (Miniature Sheets) Roll of Honour Paralympic Games, A Miniature Sheet Welcome to the London 2012 Olympic Games, 27 Official Envelopes. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99.
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