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1944-1968 RAF SERVICE ARCHIVE OF SQUADRON LEADER WILLIAM G. HESTER. Squadron Leader William G. Hester had 24 years’ service with the RAF between 1944 & 1968. He enrolled for pilot training as a Cadet of London Air Squadron in 1944 & obtained his pilot’s brevet in Southern Rhodesia between 1946-47. He was a Squadron Pilot, No.60(F) Squadron during the Malaya Emergency 1949-52. During the 1950’s, he was Training Officer (RAAF) & later Flight Commander Trial Officer at Central Fighter Establishment (RAF). He served as Squadron Commander V.I.P. Transport Squadron in Aden 1958-60 & then Operation Staff Officer HQ Fighter Command 1960-63 followed by Senior Duty Officer RAF Fylingdayles 1963-65. Between 1965-67 he was an RAF/USAF Exchange, Space Systems Staff Officer in the USA. His final appointment was as Site Commander of Signals Unit RAF Feltwell until retirement in 1968. Bill Hester was qualified to fly over 25 different aircraft as Pilot Officer, Flight Officer, Flight Lieutenant & Squadron Leader. He flew many types of aircraft from Spitfires to Lightning jets. During the 1960’s he had responsibility for air weapon planning, deployment & implementation & later radar, computer & missile warning system operation, installation & personnel training. A more detailed CV of his RAF service is included with the lot. Documents, photographs & other items relating to the RAF career of Squadron Leader William G. Hester including: GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL: A named George VI General Service Medal with Malaya clasp, medal miniature & ribbon bar. CATERPILLAR CLUB PIN ETC: A CATERPILLAR CLUB PIN ETC: A Caterpillar Club gold pin, membership card & two related letters. Note: Pilots Log Book 2 records the collision during a mission in Malaya on September 20th 1951 whilst flying a Vampire & subsequent rescue by Sunderland flying boat after bailing out. This operational incident resulted in Caterpillar Club membership. Two contemporary press cuttings are included that report the incident. PILOTS LOG BOOKS ETC: Five RAF Pilot’s Flying Log Books; Book 1, 1946-49; Book 2, 1950-1952; Book 3. 1952- 1955 bound as one. Also separate; Book 4, 1955- 1958 & Book 5, 1958-1967. Also, the flying records relating to his exchange attachment to the USAF between 1965-1967. All logs contain various related loose documents & attached photographs. BADGES ETC; Various RAF lapel & other badges, a gold RAF sweetheart pin, tunic buttons etc. DOCUMENTS & PHOTOGRAPHS; Various personal documents, photographs etc. relating to his RAF service including portrait, group & airplane photographs, an official RAF photograph of him explaining an air missile system to HM the Queen in 1957; his ‘1,000 Mile Per Hour Club’ certificate achieved in a Lightning jet; his 78 Squadron, Aircrew Categorisation Pilot Card to carry VIP’s, Aden 1958 etc. Also, other miscellaneous printed & other ephemera relating to the RAF including ‘Pilot’s Notes’ booklets for the Vampire, Varsity & Hampden airplanes etc. OTHER ITEMS include: RAF 60 Squadron & 78 Squadron crests, a cased Spode limited edition 50th anniversary commemorative plate & two RAF crested paperweights items. Please note that all items in this auction are previously owned & are offered on behalf of private vendors. If detail on condition is required on any lot(s) PLEASE ASK FOR A CONDITION REPORT BEFORE BIDDING. The absence of a condition report does not imply the lot is perfect.WE CAN SHIP THIS LOT, but NOT if part of a large, multiple lots purchase.
A miniature oval Limoges box and cover, with hinged lid, decorated with a portrait of Louis XVI, 3 cm by 2 cm by 1.5 cm, together with an oval porcelain box transfer-printed decoration of three Japanese Geisha, and an Edward VII silver a porcelain scent bottle, decorated with a portrait of a bonnet wearing young women, Birmingham 1907 (3)
A SMALL QUANTITY OF MAPS, PICTURES AND PRINTS ETC, to include a map of Staffordshire 'Staffordiensis comitatus vulgo Stafford shire' by J Blau circa 1646, framed with glass front and back, approximate size 44cm x 53cm, a John Ogilby London to Holyhead strip road map - Lichfield to Chester section, circa 1676 - some discolouration to the paper, together with four watercolour landscape miniatures by Marion Thornton, four 19th century silhouette portrait miniatures, two reproduction miniature portraits of Maria Mancini and Sofia Trubetzkoy, assorted prints etc (1 box + loose)
Framed miniature portrait, Beatrice Cenci, after Guido Reni (Italian, 1575-1642), notation verso: "copied from the original at Rome by G.L. Launders Esq., copied after Launders Esq. by G.W. Newcombe," George W. Newcombe (born 1799 in England, arrived in New York in 1829, died in 1845). Frame size: 6.5"W x 7.25"H x 0.75"D. Sight size: 3"W x 3.5"H. Artist: G.W. NewcombeCondition: Age related wear. As found.
Antike Brosche, Portraitdarstellung "LE JOUR" mit Miniaturdiamantbesatz, GG 18K, 8,3 g, 2,3x2,5 cm, Belle Epoque 19. Jh., sehr guter Erhalt, signiert F.VERNON, im Original Formetui.| Antique brooch with portrait "LE JOUR" with miniature diamond decorations, 18K yellow gold, 8.3 g, 2.3x2.5 cm, Belle Epoque 19th century, very good condition, with signature F.VERNON, original shaped case included.
18th/19th Century English School - Miniature - Shoulder length portrait of a gentleman wearing a blue coat and wig, with hair and the letter 'L' to verso, oval 2.75ins x 2.25ins, in gilt metal frame Note: Believed by the vendor to have been painted by Thomas Richmond (1771-1837) Note: Ivory Exemption Submission Reference: 6QKYX8ZA
A Georgian portrait miniature watercolour on ivory pendant/clasp, unmarked rose gold closed-back settings with hand painted portrait of a gentleman with powdered wig wearing a blue coat with buttons and a frilled cravat, attributed to George Engleheart, pendant height 49.1mm, 20.2g. This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018 on account of it being a portrait miniature made before 1918 with a surface area less than 320 square centimetres, ivory declaration submission reference RQHBFV5RIvory panel has a small overpainted section along bottom edge of coat, and a horizontal surface abrasion from left side of mouth to edge, no other splits or damage, pendant loop is a later attachment, clasp thumbpiece is broken but still just about removeable, settings unmarked
An 18ct gold mounted miniature portrait brooch pendant,with the painted miniature portrait of a lady, with suspended eight cut stones, untested, under a glazed cover, to an 18ct pierced frame, with plain gold back, 27mm x 33mm, with brooch and pendant fittings, and a safety chain, import hallmark Dublin, 5.94gCondition ReportBase metal pin.Clasp secures.
A Victorian gold mounted miniature portrait pendant,the painted miniature depicting head and shoulders of a young woman, below a domed glazed panel, to a circular gold mount with a beaded border, to a tapered bale, 35mm in diameter, marked 15ct, 11.86gCondition Report43mm including bale.Some wear to the glazed cover.Some deep scratches to the border. Various surface scratches to the back of the mount.Some tarnish in between the gold beads.
A miniature portrait of a young lady, English School, 19th Century,portrait of a young lady, bust-length, in a russet dress and pearl necklace, miniature on ivory, oval 40mm x 50mm, set in a gilt metal frame, with mother of pearl verso, metal brooch pin and 'C' catch, 33.52gIMPORTANT NOTEThis lot contains elephant ivory material. Please be advised that several countries, including those in the EU and the USA, now prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Accordingly, prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.This item has been registered as exempt from the UK Ivory Act 2018. Ivory declaration submission reference: NZZRFSEA.Condition ReportArea of discolouration between painting and glass to the top left portrait edge.A few small dull spots to portrait background.Minor marks and scratches to glass.Marks and scratches to mother of pearl backing.Clasp secures.Metalwork:Bezel to glass slightly worn in a few areas. Glass is secure.Some porosity and minor cracks to the inside surface of the oval 'D' section wire frame.Small areas of wear to the outermost scrolled points of the frame.One small dent to end point of bottom scroll.Frame a little dirty overall and to recessed areas. Would benefit from gentle cleaning by a professional.With spots and areas of tarnish to the quarters.Safety chain pin secures, however slightly out of shape.
A George III Tortoiseshell Snuff Box, with yellow metal mounts, together with A Horn Snuff Mull, An Ovoid Brass Snuff Box, embossed with a Classical scene and housing a watercolour portrait miniature and A Wax Seal, cased in a turned wooden box (4)Tortoiseshell Snuff Box - some wear to the hinge, but generally good condition. Snuff Mull - small chip to the top of the cover and two cracks forming to the main body. Ovoid Snuff Box - repaired hinge. Wax Seal - cover lacking a large portion of the thread. Seal with a noticeable hairline crack and some crazing.
A Continental, mid 19th century, portrait miniature of a young woman, signed "Peter", her hair with ringlets, wearing a white off the shoulder dress with pink rose, gilt metal frame with chamfered blue glass back, 3½ x 3in. (8.9 x 7.6cm.). * Condition: Several thunderbugs trapped beneath the glass. Good condition, with no visible faults. The frame is in good condition.
Two 19th century silhouettes of military officers, oval, watercolour on wove paper, the larger 3 1/8 x 2½in. (7.9 x 6.3cm.), in ebonised frames; together with a 19th century profile portrait miniature of a military officer, oval, 2½ x 2in. (6.3 x 5.1cm.), in an ebonised frame, faded. (3) * Condition: - Silhouettes: Both have light toning to paper. Colours strong. The larger with two small holes to the paper to the margin - one top centre, the other centre right - a a little faint spotting.- Profile miniature: Colours heavily faded. Heavy surface dirt to paper. Sheet is toned.
Three 19th and early 20th century portrait miniatures, one a profile miniature of a gentleman, oval, watercolour, 3 1/8 x 2½in. (7.9 x 6.3cm.), in a gilt brass laurel wreath frame; a watercolour on ivorine portrait of a French military officer, half length, oval, 2¾ x 2 1/8in. (7 x 5.3cm.), in an ebonised frame; and a tinted portrait photograph of a young lady, with mourning veil in watercolour, 6.1 x 4.9cm., in a blue morocco case. (3) * Condition: - Profile portrait: Fading, paper toned and spotted.- Military officer: Slightly faded. Some surface dirt around lower margin.- Photograph: Smudge to background to upper right, showing the ivorine beneath. Some surface dirt and dust beneath glass. Wear and scratching to case and silk inside has shattered.
A rare and fine quality oval black tortoiseshell and gold portrait snuff box, 18th century, the lid with central oval, head and shoulders portrait of an eighteenth-century gentleman in a blue jacket with a fur collar, under glass within a fine decorative gold surround, the body and lid with Vitruvian scroll engraved gold mounts and floral decorated thumbpiece, the gold testing as 18ct, 2 7/8 x 2¼ x 1 3/8in. (7.3 x 5.5 x 3.4cm.).* Lots 357-574: The contents of Clos des Tours, Jersey, Channel Islands.Clos des Tours was the home of the late Hon. John Alexander Coutanche OBE (1925-2006), and previously his father, Lord Alexander Moncrieff Coutanche, Baron Coutanche (1892-1973). * Condition: Very good condition - gold mounts crisp, no damage to miniature. A few small scratches to shell.
19thC English School. Portrait miniature of a lady quarter profile, watercolour on paper, unsigned, 11cm x 9cm, The Speaker by His Mother, mixed media, other ephemera, pictures, etc., Lowther Castle related, a quantity of paper stamped Jennifer Countess of Lonsdale, photographic portrait print, wax seal, paperweight, etc. (a quantity)
~ A PORTRAIT MINIATURE OF A YOUNG GENTLEMAN, BY J.H. JONES, 1831 in a brown coat with one arm draped over the back of his chair, on ivory, signed and dated lower right side, in later gilt-metal mount, 10.5cm high; together with another portrait miniature of a young man, circa 1830, in a blue coat, on ivory, lacquer frame with oak leaf suspension ring mount, 6cm oval (2)
BAGUE MICROPHOTOGRAPHIE, CIRCA 1860De forme ovale, réhaussée d'émail noir, d'une perle de semence et de deux cabochons de rubis, surmontant un procédé de microphotographie par René Dagron (1819-1900) figurant une femme de face, microphotographie signée René Dagron, poinçon français d'occasion pour l'or 18K (750°/00), tour de doigt 60, poids brut 4.08 g.Footnotes:René Dagron (1819-1900), un photographe portraitiste français du 19e siècle, est célèbre pour avoir développé la technique de la 'microphotographie', qui consistait à fixer des images sur une petite lentille convexe grossissante et à placer ces minuscules photographies dans des bijoux, des objets de curiosité et des souvenirs. En 1859, le premier brevet de 'microfilm' a été délivré à Dagron sous le nom de 'bijoux photo-microscopiques' ou 'bijoux photo-microscopiques'. Le microfilm a été inventé pour la première fois par John Benjamin Dancer en 1851, qui utilisait des microscopes pour observer les images qui étaient capturées. Dagron a eu l'idée de développer l'observation des microfilms sans utiliser de microscope. Pour ce faire, il a modifié la forme des lentilles stanhope, ajustant la forme et la distance.La technique de microphotographie de René Dagron a permis d'obtenir des images nettes et détaillées à une échelle réduite sans perdre en qualité ou en clarté. Sa technique innovante a été présentée à l'Exposition Universelle de Londres en 1862. Lors de cette foire, il a reçu une mention honorable et a présenté un ensemble de microfilms à la reine Victoria. Dagron a de nouveau présenté sa technique sous forme de bagues, pendentifs, miniatures en ivoire et clés de montre à l'Exposition Universelle de Paris en 1867, où elles ont été largement saluées pour leur précision et leur ingéniosité.MICROPHOTOGRAPHY RING, CIRCA 1860Of oval form, highlighted by black enamel and set with a seed pearl and two cabochon rubies, surmonting a Stanhope viewer, within it a miniature photograph of a formal portrait of a Lady, microphotography process by René Dagron (1819-1900), french mark for 18 carat gold, ring size S, gross weight 4.08 grams.René Dagron (1819-1900), a 19th century French portrait photographer, is famous for having evolved the technique of 'microphotography', which consisted of affixing images to a miniature magnifying convex lens and placing these tiny photographs and viewers in jewellery, novelties and souvenirs. In 1859 the first ever 'microfilm' patent was granted to Dagron under the name of photo-microscopic jewellery or microscopic photo-jewellery. Microfilm was first invented by John Benjamin Dancer in 1851, who used microscopes to observe the images that were captured. Dagron had the idea to develop the observation of microfilms without the use of a microscope. To do this, he modified the shape of stanhope lenses, adjusting the shape and the distance. Dagron's microphotography technique allowed for sharp, detailed images at a reduced scale without losing quality or clarity. His innovative technique was presented at the 1862 London International Fair. At the London Fair he received an honourable mention and presented a set of microfilms to Queen Victoria. Dagron once again presented his technique in rings, pendants, ivory miniatures and watch keys at the 1867 International Fair in Paris, where they were widely praised for their precision and ingenuity.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
ENSEMBLE RENE DAGRON (1819-1900), CIRCA 1860Comprenant trois clés de montre et un pendentif, chacun surmontant un procédé de microphotographie par René Dagron montrant un homme et une femme, poinçon français pour l'or 18K (750°/00), poids brut total 46.30 g, accompagné de trois clés de montre et d'un pendentif.Footnotes:René Dagron (1819-1900), un photographe portraitiste français du 19e siècle, est célèbre pour avoir développé la technique de la 'microphotographie', qui consistait à fixer des images sur une petite lentille convexe grossissante et à placer ces minuscules photographies dans des bijoux, des objets de curiosité et des souvenirs. En 1859, le premier brevet de 'microfilm' a été délivré à Dagron sous le nom de 'bijoux photo-microscopiques' ou 'bijoux photo-microscopiques'. Le microfilm a été inventé pour la première fois par John Benjamin Dancer en 1851, qui utilisait des microscopes pour observer les images qui étaient capturées. Dagron a eu l'idée de développer l'observation des microfilms sans utiliser de microscope. Pour ce faire, il a modifié la forme des lentilles stanhope, ajustant la forme et la distance.La technique de microphotographie de René Dagron a permis d'obtenir des images nettes et détaillées à une échelle réduite sans perdre en qualité ou en clarté. Sa technique innovante a été présentée à l'Exposition Universelle de Londres en 1862. Lors de cette foire, il a reçu une mention honorable et a présenté un ensemble de microfilms à la reine Victoria. Dagron a de nouveau présenté sa technique sous forme de bagues, pendentifs, miniatures en ivoire et clés de montre à l'Exposition Universelle de Paris en 1867, où elles ont été largement saluées pour leur précision et leur ingéniosité.COLLECTION OF JEWELLERY, RENE DAGRON (1819-1900), CIRCA 1860Comprising three watch keys and a fob seal, three set with a Stanhope viewer, within it a miniature photograph of a formal portrait of a Lady and a Gentleman by René Dagron, french mark for 18 carat gold, combinated gross weight 46.30 grams, accompanied by three watch keys and a pendant.René Dagron (1819-1900), a 19th century French portrait photographer, is famous for having evolved the technique of 'microphotography', which consisted of affixing images to a miniature magnifying convex lens and placing these tiny photographs and viewers in jewellery, novelties and souvenirs. In 1859 the first ever 'microfilm' patent was granted to Dagron under the name of photo-microscopic jewellery or microscopic photo-jewellery. Microfilm was first invented by John Benjamin Dancer in 1851, who used microscopes to observe the images that were captured. Dagron had the idea to develop the observation of microfilms without the use of a microscope. To do this, he modified the shape of stanhope lenses, adjusting the shape and the distance.Dagron's microphotography technique allowed for sharp, detailed images at a reduced scale without losing quality or clarity. His innovative technique was presented at the 1862 London International Fair. At the London Fair he received an honourable mention and presented a set of microfilms to Queen Victoria. Dagron once again presented his technique in rings, pendants, ivory miniatures and watch keys at the 1867 International Fair in Paris, where they were widely praised for their precision and ingenuity.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A group of six various portrait miniatures, to include examples painted on ivory, the portrait of a white haired gentleman with black cravat with pin brooch mounting verso and labelled "Rev. Egerton Leigh"; the small miniature of a dark haired lady in tall bonnet labelled "Charlotte P. Leigh"; and the early-C20th lady in profile labelled "Mrs. F. Wright, Miss H.M. Talver, the Bungalow, Bourne Hall Road, Bushey, Herts" depicted in profile Ivory declaration reference: RZHB7HSF Condition Report:Available upon request
A pair of miniature paintings, depicting figures in a garden setting, contained in gilt frames; a miniature portrait of a lady with lace bonnet AF; and two miniature photographic portraits one in yellow metal and red stone decorated easel frame, the other in yellow metal pearl mounted frame with memorial locket verso (5)
Manner of Lemuel Abbott (English, 1760-1802), A portrait miniature depicting Admiral Lord Nelson, Head and shoulder length, Watercolour on ivory, Unsigned, Oval framed with pendant mount, 8cm x 7cm overallPlease note this lot is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018, Trevanion Auctioneers & Valuers LLP have applied for an exemption licence for the ivory in this lotRef: PD2H1KMZ
1999 Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother's Century - large formal postcard IOM post folder containing S.G. 875-880 u/m set, S.G. MS881 u/m miniature sheet portrait postcard cancelled 1st day of issue on 877 and a group of (12) limited edition FDCs comprising of two of each country with 1999 issue of stamps and min sheets for Angola, Gambia, Ghana etc.
English School, 18th Century/Portrait Miniature of a Gentleman/said to be Matthew Boulton (1728-1809)/watercolour on ivory, 8cm x 6cm/in a fine Neoclassical frame, 18cm x 25cm/Ivory registration reference: MSHRE69G CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
An 18th Century portrait miniature of a child holding a bouquet of flowers, oil on panel, 7.5cm x 6cm CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection
A COLLECTION OF CERAMICS, including a Royal Doulton 'Uncle Sam' Bunnykins figure, a 19th century white glazed cow creamer, s.d., a 19th century Wedgwood oval blue jasperware plaque with portrait of a lady, six miniature bone china ladies, all signed 'V. Peers' to the bases, heights approx. 6cm, a Royal Doulton 'The Balloon Seller' HN2130, a Royal Doulton 'Charles Dickens' HN3448, a Poole dolphin, Staffordshire related crested ware and others, etc (25) (Condition Report: the largest cat has a glued repair, the Wade dog in the basket has a chipped ear, the Wedgwood plaque has small scuffs, cow creamer has damage to horns and lacks cover)

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