A Georgian style faux tortoiseshell box, circa 1940, of rectangular section with hinged lid inset with an oval portrait miniature, half length, depicting a Georgian gentleman with powdered wig, white cravat, black waistcoat and jacket, set behind glass within a thin yellow metal frame, yellow metal hinge and inset rail to front, frame and rail unmarked but testing as at least 9ct gold, 9.5 by 6 by 3.5cm, portrait 4.5 by 3.5cm.
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A Georgian gold cased pendant oval portrait miniature, half length, depicting a Georgian lady with blue eyes and dark hair, wearing a pink dress edged in white, a single strand of pearls in her hair, also wearing a pearl necklace tied by a pink bow, and a spray of flowers pinned to her dress, suspension loop to top of frame, unmarked but testing as 14ct gold, 11.4g, portrait 3.5 by 3cm, 4.4 by 3.2 by 0.7cm overall.
A Victorian oval portrait miniature, half length, depicting a Victorian gentleman with blue cravat, white shirt and black jacket, set behind glass within a yellow metal frame, unmarked but testing as 14ct gold, chased with scrolls and foliate decoration, the reverse also set behind glass with a lock of hair bound by golden thread, swivel suspension loop, 25.8g, portrait 4.5 by 3.7cm, 7.2 by 4.5 by 0.75cm overall.
A rare WWII Second World War (likely pre-war) hand painted miniature painting of German Nazi Party Third Reich leader Adolf Hitler. Likely on porcelain, the miniature depicts Hitler in a half length pose, his NSDAP pin clearly visible. Incredibly well painted portrait miniature, mounted in a bone and shell worked octagonal frame (one section of bone missing). Signed, but illegible. A rare and interesting German portrait miniature. Approx 6" tall in total.
Fosbroke, Thomas Dudley, M. A., F.S.A: Berkeley Manuscripts 1821, biographical Anecdotes of Dr. Jenner, together with portrait miniature - titled verso: Dr. Jenner (2) Condition: Some slight wear to front and back cover as well as spine, with tear to second page, coming away from the spine, with some slight staining to some pictures. **General condition consistent with age
A mixed box of items including a matched pair of hallmarked silver candle sticks, framed proof coin sets, cigarette case, photographs, a plated box of simulated pearls, a Dinky Toys 660 tank transporter, two miniature portrait photographs, a hallmarked silver ingot on chain, some equestrienne related prints, a bronze medallion inscribed "Prison Walls Cannot Control The Flight of the Soul", London 2012 Paralympic games badges etc.
* WWII. An "Operation Torch" DSC group to Lieutenant-Commander William Roland Kemp Clark, DSC , M.I.D., RD, Royal Naval Reserve Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R, reverse officially dated 1943, silver, London 1942 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Italy Star, War Medal with M.I.D. oakleaf, Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated 1942, extremely fine, mounted for wear, with conforming miniature dress awards, transmission slip, Royal Naval Reserve Officer's Training Certificate Book, Certificate of Competency Master (Steamship), framed black and white portrait photograph of the recipient in full Naval dress, framed photograph of HMS Royal Ulsterman with record of service from 1940-1945, Maltese silver napkin ring engraved with recipients initials plus ships served in from 1920-1959 (2.2oz) and fine quality Naval Officer's dress sword, the 79.5cm steel blade etched with fouled anchor and G.VI.R. cypher, brass hilt, folding guard and wire-bound fish-skin grip with lions head pommel, 95cm long overall, with sword knot and leather and brass mounted scabbard plus all weather case (Qty: 7)NOTESLieutenant-Commander William Rowland Kemp Clark was mentioned in despatches on 26 August 1942 and awarded the DSC on 4 May 1943 HMS Royal Ulsterman was commissioned for service in 1936, during WWII she served as a Royal Navy Reserve troop transport, taking part in nearly all of the major Allied amphibious operations of of the European war including the Dunkirk evacuations; Operation Neptune (the amphibious part of the D-Day landings) and the liberation of the Channel Islands. Clark commanded the ship from 28 January 1942 to 1 October 1944, and took part in the following operations Operation Ironclad (the battle of Madagascar), landing elements at Diego Suarez on 5 May 1942 (M.I.D.). Operation Torch (the allied invasion of of North Africa), landing United States Army Rangers of the 1st Battalion on the Algerian coast on 8 November 1942. The ship was also attacked by five Luftwaffe aircraft on 14 November whilst ferrying troops from Oran to Algiers (D.S.C.). Operations Husky and Avalanche , on the 10 July 1943, the ship disembarked troops of the British 8th Army in Sicily for Operation Husky . She subsequently took part in Operation Avalanche , landing troops on 9 September 1943 at Salerno on the Italian mainland. Operation Neptune , the amphibious operation that launched Operation Overlord , the allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944. The ship disembarked troops of the 9th brigade of the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division on Juno Beach Liberation of the Channel Islands, the ship landed British troops on Jersey on 11 May 1945 and provided additional reinforcements on 18 May.
MINIATURE Medal Group of Eight Awarded to Major Frederic Edmund Neel.An fine and unusual combination group of medals awarded to Major Frederic Edmund Neel, an adventurer who serviced in the early 1890’s in South Africa,participated in the “Jameson Raid” and was taken prisoner, served during the Boer War, The Great War commanding the Grenade Section of Canadian Military School. Comprising: British South Africa Company Medal “Matabeleland 1893”, Cape of Good Hope Medal, clasp “Bechuanaland”, Queen’s South Africa Medal, four clasps”, King’s South Africa Medal, 2 clasps, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Mercantile Marine Medal, Victory Medal. The group remains as originally worn. ... Accompanied by two original portrait photographs and a selection of medal ribbons within a frameFor full biographical details of this group confirming the unusual medal combination can be found at Lot 663
Two Georgian miniature portrait studies, the first a hand painted portrait possibly on ivory, depicting a lady with curled dark hair under a bonnet, tied with a bow and enhanced with a floral embellishment, the second a watercolour or drawing of a gentleman in profile with button jacket, 13cm x 10cm framed and glazed (2)
Commemorative Badge depicting Mame Vatan with a miniature portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi, gilt bronze [Iran, c. 1926] single brooch, depicting Mame Vatan (mother of the homeland) holding out the flag of Iran and a portrait of Reza Shah Pahlavi, 40 by 30 mm.; housed in modern velvet jewellery box
A 19th century English school oval portrait miniature, study of a gentleman, possibly on a printed base in period leather folding travelling case, image size 5 x 4cm.Additional InformationThere is light scuffing to the case as you would expect and some damage around the hinge but the image is apparently good although it has moved slightly within the setting.

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