Foreign Service Helmet Attributed to Major the Honourable A O W C Weld-Forester MVO, ADC to Viceroy of India and Served with the Grenadier Guards in WW1, Died of Wounds Received 1914, fine example of an officers white foreign service helmet with its folded pagri, leather backed brass chin scales and short red over white feather plume. Green felt underlay to the interior with its original leather sweatband and cloth lining. Interior crown with tailors details of “W CATER & CO LONDON”. Housed in its original japanned storage tin, named to the front “HON: A. O. W. C. WELD FORESTER”. Remains in good overall condition. A account of his career can be found which states the following, “Arthur Orlando Wolstan Cecil Weld-Forester died at King Edward VII Hospital, London on 1 Nov 1914, from wounds received near Ypres, Belgium, on 29 Oct 1914, having gone out with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards. He was the fifth son of Cecil, fifth Baron Forester and Baroness Forester, of Willey Park, Broseley, Shropshire, and was born in London on 13 July, 1877. He was a major, aged 37, commanding the King's Company. Arthur was educated at Harrow, and joined the Grenadier Guards from the 3rd Shropshire Light Infantry (Militia) in Dec 1897, becoming a Lieutenant in Oct 1899. With his battalion he served in Malta, and subsequently, under Sir Leslie Rundle, in the VIIIth Division through the Boer War, receiving the Queen's medal with three clasps and the King's medal with two clasps. He was promoted Captain in the 3rd Battalion in Jan 1905, of which he was Adjutant from Jan 1907 to 31 Dec 1909. From 1910 to 1912 he was ADC to Lord Hardinge, Viceroy of India, and was awarded the MVO for his services in that position during the visit of King George V. In 1912 he obtained his Majority, with the command of the King's Company of his Regiment. Major Weld Forester was a member of the Guards' and Turf Clubs, played cricket and golf, and was fond of hunting and shooting. He is buried near the south-east corner of the St John the Divine churchyard, Willey, Shropshire.”.
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Scarce WW2 British Tank Crew Helmet Worn by a Member of the Polish Armoured Corps, black fibre tankers helmet with front padded section. Centre of the helmet has original white painted insignia of the Polish forces. Leather sweatband and cloth lining straps to the interior. Remains of a paper size label to the sweatband. Underneath the sweatband is WD stamp with date letter “O” for 1942 and also ink name “Solecki Z.B 22151”. Good example.
Falklands War Argentinian Marine Steel Combat Helmet with Camouflage Cover, fine example of an Argentinian steel helmet with its separate liner system and well worn camouflage cover as issued to the marines on the Falkland islands. The cover has the original label “EJERCITO ARGENTINO O/C No INO-0203 UZAL S.A. TALLE: UNICO”. The helmet shows heavy service wear.
WW2 German Waffen-SS Combat Belt and Buckle, fine example of a nickel silver other ranks Waffen-SS belt buckle with the reverse stamped “O & C Ges Gesch” in gothic script. Complete with fittings. Housed on a black leather combat belt. Remains of makers details stamped to the leather belt and date which appears to be 1940
A George III Irish silver oval salver, maker's mark JL, Dublin last quarter 18th century, with a beaded, pierced and engraved rim, engraved with a floral swag band, a crest and a shield within swags and pendants, on four anthemion bracket feet, 24.5cm (9 1/2in) long, 330g (10.6 oz) The maker's maker attribution is uncertain and could be John Laughlin, Junior; John Lloyd, Senior or John Locker. The arms belong to Richard O'FARRELL Esqr. (1729-1790), who in 1751 married the heiress Letitia O'MORE only surviving daughter of James O'MORE (died 1779) of Balyna Co. Kildare and Mary nee MADDEN. After their marriage the family adopted the family name MORE-O'FARRELL.One of the issues in identification is that the arms of Richard O'FARRELL use the crest of the O'MORE family in preference to their own crest, which is blazoned: issuant from ducal coronet a greyhound courant. The item may as a result may be intended for use by Mary O'FARRELL nee O'MORE. Her father James O'MORE was the last male descendant of the family to use the O'MO(O)RE name. The O'MORE family are the last descendants of the Lord Leix. They are an ancient family of Ireland and substantial landowners, notably descendants of the family as MORE-O'FARRELL held the Balyna estate until 1960. The family were identified as being associated with the 1641 Irish Rebellion. The O'FARRELL or O'FERRALL family are also an ancient family of Ireland who arrived from Spain during the 4th century BC.Condition Report: Maker's mark lightly rubbed, rest are clearWobblesNo splits to the borderEngraving is lightly rubbedOne foot repairedLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCondition Report Disclaimer
An early 20th century emerald and diamond three stone ring, the step cut emerald with canted corners estimated to weigh 1 carat, flanked by a pair of old brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 1.00 carat total, with rose cut diamond points between, finger size O, 4.1g grossOffered for sale with a Gem Certification Services Emerald report, numbered 81302-85, Date 26.04.2021, stating:Species Natural EmeraldOrigin ColombiaComment Indications of minor clarity enhancementCondition Report: The shank has been resized, there is also thinning where it has been worn with another ring, there is some thinning to the claws, but the stones are still secure, the emerald has some nibbling to the crown facets, some natural inclusions, the diamonds colour estimated H-I, clarity VSCondition Report Disclaimer
A single stone diamond ring, the radiant cut diamond weighing 5.04 carats, in a four claw setting polished bifurcated shoulders, finger size O, 4.1g grossCondition Report: The diamond is bright and lively, colour estimated J/K, clarity I2, some small mineral and clouds, feather, cavity inclusions, cleavage crack to one side of the stone. The setting has some abrasion to the back of the shank.Condition Report Disclaimer
A Double C de Cartier ring by Cartier, the black lacquer band with brilliant cut diamond borders, approximately 1.25 carats total, the shank signed Cartier and numbered 54AX7286, with Swiss marks, finger size O, 12.8g gross, in original Cartier box with suede pouch and outer card boxCondition Report: The diamonds are bright and lively, there are some scratches and scuffs to the setting, and some scratches to the black lacquered panelCondition Report Disclaimer
A diamond and blue enamel sentimental ring, the central old mine cut diamond cluster with blue enamel hoop accent, the pierced shoulders set with further old cut diamonds and two blue enamelled ribbons inscribed A Vous A Jamais, approximately 0.92 carats total, to a shaped shank, finger size O, 4.3g grossCondition Report: Some elements of the ring may be antique, but the central cluster appears to be a reproduction, possibly from the 1970s. The diamonds are bright and lively, all present and correct, there is some wear to the diamond settings and there are some scratches to the blue enamel, clarity SI-I, colour varying. Condition Report Disclaimer
A 22ct gold plain polished wedding band, ring size Q, together with a 9ct gold enamel signet ring, size O and two further gold signet rings, total weight approx16.2g (4)Condition report: 22ct band weighs approx 6.9g, size Q, hallmarked Birmingham 19322x 9ct gold hallmarked signet rings- total weight approx 8g (enamelled example size O, hallmarked 1938, other example size J 1/2, date mark rubbed)Further signet ring- makers stamp but no purity stamp, weight approx 1.2g
Various items of collectable silver and plated ware to include a hallmarked silver match box cover, notebook cover and miniature hand mirror together with a Romney plated child's mug, a small plated compact and a WMF plated Art Nouveau style milk jug and small sugar bowl, marked 'ox' and I/O to the underside (7).
A £1 error note, series D, Jo Page, serial no.A55 479777, the error within the note is shown as an 'O', which is within the printing shown under the front of the crown embedded in the hair of the Queen, unusually this error isn't documented and therefore believed to be highly scarce, also a collection of six Jo Page cashier £1 banknotes still in the three Lambert & Butler refund wallets (6). CONDITION REPORT Error note: Lower left corner two small fold lines, no pin holes, feels crisp, but not uncirculated. Does not appear to have any other fold marks.Lambert & Butler issued notes: Still crisp from issue, no creases, no pin marks. Some slight discolouration towards the left edge, which appears to have come from the paper wallet.
An 18ct gold diamond cross-over ring, the hallmarked 18ct yellow gold shank with two bezel set small diamonds, size M, approx 2.5g and a hallmarked 9ct gold eternity ring set with ten groups of two channel set white stones, size O, approx 2.76g (2). CONDITION REPORT the white stones in the eternity ring are not diamonds
An 18ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond circular floral set ring, size N1/2 and a further yellow metal sapphire and diamond ring stamped 750, size O, approx 6.7g (2). CONDITION REPORT Both sapphires are very dark indeed, the diamonds are too small really to grade or comment on, but you can see through a loupe that they are heavily included. Light surface scratches to both bands.
Various cabinet collectibles to include a small Doulton figure HN2126 'Top O' the Hill', hand painted lidded circular boxes, three three-handled tyg porcelain cups, horse ornaments, two millefiori glass paperweights in presentation boxes, trinket boxes, crystal ornament in the form of a decanter, etc.
BURTON BROTHERS OF DUNEDIN. An album (half calf binding, gilt tooled spine, some rubbing on edges) containing 48 views of New Zealand by the photographic studio of Burton Brothers, varying sizes , but many circa 5 1/2 x 7 1/2 in, including topographic, genre and native subjects; albumen prints with printed captions, laid down on album leaves; the album includes 48 photos by Burton Bros and 8 other photographs. The photos by Burton Bros within the album comprise: 1. Princess St Dunedin, 2. Thames St Oamaru, 3. Oamaru, 4. Christchurch Cathedral, 5. Museum, Christchurch, 6. Wanganu, 7. Nelson, Railway Crossing, 8. Queenstown, Lake Wakatipu, 9. Lake Hayes, 10. Skippers Road, Top of Saddle, 11. Arthurs Pt. Shotover Wakatipu, 12. On the Martins Bay Track, 13. Ballet Gorge - The Fern Arch, 14. Arthur River - Milford Sound, 15. Wet Jacket Arm - Dusky Sound, 16. Ruapehu, 17. Milford Sound, 18. Maori's Outside Hut, 19. Humboldt Range from Glenorchy, 20. Halls AP, 21. Diamond Lake - Head of Lake Wakatipu, 22. On the Route Burn, Martins Bay Track, 23. Napier, N.Z., 24. Blueskin Waitati, 25. The Head of Lake Manapouri from Pomona Island, 26. Mount Kimberley, Milford Sound, 27. Mount MacKenzie - Clinton River - Head of Lake to Anau, 28. On the Martins Bay Track, 29. Looking Down ,Mueller Glacier from Barron Saddle, 30. Mount Earnslaw from Precipice Creek, 31. Mount Cook from the Hooker River, 32. Princes St, Dunedin, 33. Wellington, 34. Cattle Cove Preservation Inlet, 35. Devil's Punch Bowl, Bealey Gorge, 36. Mount Larkins from Rector's Creek, L. Watakipu, 37. Tiki - O Mutu, 38. Mount Elie De Beaumont Tasman CL., 39. Manawatu Gorge, 40. Wharefun; At Corinth, 41. The Hot Water Basin White Terrace, 42. In 40 mile Bush, 43. Aporo and Ngareta at Wairoa, 44. Dome Range B.W. Arm Middle Fjord Lake, 45. Lake Wanaka from Pigeon Island, 46. On the River Avon, Christchurch, 47. Dunedin from Town Hall Tower, 47A Lake Ada Milford Sound; together with a photo by J.Davis, photographer depicting a Samoan scene with figures on a track, with buildings beyond,; together with seven other photos by another hand depicting mining, a glacier, house in outback, house and bridge, lake with oarsman, landscape and Whitburn Glacier; a Menu Card from the liner S.S. Barbarossa dated Jan 23rd 1899 also in the album, very probably belonged to the album's original owner
A Cypriot black-topped red polished ware jug Middle Bronze Age, circa 2000-1800 B.C.With beaked spout and globular body, the handle dividing in two at the shoulder, a pierced lug at the base of the neck, with incised zig-zag and nodule decoration, inscribed in capital letters in white ink: 'CYPRUS.', 18cm highFootnotes:Provenance:J. O. Edwards (1911-2000) collection, UK, acquired prior to 5 April 1983; and thence by descent to the present owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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