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Lot 116
A letter from Sir Harry to Nancy, August 7, 1944, from Lauder Ha, "Dear Nancy, Pleased to have your card and the photo. I trust you are having a Good Spell O` Weather it is very hot here these days. Good Health and Good Luck, Uncle Harry" Together with The Memorial Service for Sir Harry Lauder in The Glasgow Cathedral, 16 March 1950 (2)
Lot 1149
A collectable Gentleman`s polished steel cased Pocket Watch having crown wound movement, the enamelled face having Roman numerals, inset second hand to the 6 o`clock position and central moon phase indicator, the reverse side with a day and date sweep hand Calendar and small window with rotating reminder of the number of days per month, both adjustable by milled wheels to the perimeter
Lot 387
1920`s Boxing Match Advertising Flyer - for St. James` Hall, Newcastle Events on February 4th 1928 including Tommy O`Neill v George Beaumont, on February 6th including Fred Bullions v Harry Pitt, 25 x 18.5; Boxing programme, October 1934 at New St. James` Hall, Newcastle. Freddie Miller v Benny Sharkey (grubby).
Lot 547
A Crimea Medal with Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann and Sebastopol clasps, (Qr.Master Denis O’Hara 17th Lancers), together with related framed print. “During the Charge after reaching the guns he rallied some of the int. remnants of the 17th Lancers and joined Morris’ horsemen, they then sliced through the Russian Cavalry and eventually returned to the English lines. He also helped to bring Morris in from under fire and tried to stop the bleeding from a head wound until assistant Surgeon Cattel arrived. With the service troops the entire period 1st January 1854 to the 1st January 1856. There is a painting by Orlando Norie in the 17th Lancers Museum”. At the battle of Inkerman, O`Hara, with the assistance of his brother James and Corporal Morley helped bring in the mortally wounded Cornet Cleveland. In Morley’s account on Page 21, there is a sketch showing Cleveland being carried by three men. Appointed Quarter Master 2nd Februrary 1855. Resigned 18th April 1856. Extract from “Forgotten Heroes” by Roy Dutton included with the kind permission of the author.
Lot 211
Of Titanic interest. A rare Gestetner Marconigram from the SS Virginian to the Captain of the Olympic, dated 16 April 1912, received at 8.45am NYT (New York Time):, HEAR RUMOURS THAT WE HAVE SURVIVORS OF TITANIC ON BOARD THIS IS NOT SO I HAVE NONE AT 10 am YESTERDAY WHEN 30 MILES FROM POSITION OF DISASTER RECEIVED MARCONI FROM CARPATHIA AS FOLLOWS :- TURN BACK NOW EVERYTHING O K WE HAVE 800 ABOARD RETURN TO YOUR NORTHERN TRACK Ñ I CONSEQUENTLY PROCEEDED ON MY COURSE TO LIVERPOOL. SIMILAR INSTRUCTIONS WERE SENT AT SAME TIME FROM CARPATHIA TO BALTIC I PASSED A LARGE QUANTITY OF HEAVY FIELD ICE AND BERGS COMPLIMENTS [Gambell, Captain Virginian]. Literature: Booth (J) and S Coughlan, Titanic Signals of Disaster, 1993, p.166, No.37. In the hours following the Titanic disaster, many wireless messages were being sent, and not all these contained accurate information. The SS Virginian was one of the ships that heard the Titanic`s distress signals and changed course in order to assist. The Carpathia of course arrived first and picked up the survivors. The early newspaper reports of 15 April linked Virginian with a rescue, the Evening News spoke of her `hastening to her aid` in its opening paragraph, saying that at midnight she was 170 miles west of the Titanic and was expected to reach her at ten o`clock that morning. The same ship was also to pick up the final wireless message from Titanic at 2.17am on the morning of 15th: `CQ.`, her communication cut off before the last letter of her distress call. The Royal Mail Archives hold three important telegrams sent by Ismay, Imrie & Co (the owners of the White Star Line) to the Secretary General of the Post Office who naturally wanted to know what was happening to their employees aboard and the many bags of mail the ship was carrying. The first two telegrams sent on the 15th reported that `Underwriters have message from New York that Virginian is standing by Titanic and that there is no danger of loss of life`. A half hour later another message said `Latest Word from Press Agency is Titanic proceeding to Cape Race all passengers Transferred Presumably to Virginian. Ismay`. The third telegram finally confirmed the awful truth of the great loss of life. J Bruce Ismay, as Chairman of the White Star Line, was held to blame by the American Press for the disaster, and was condemned for cowardice for his survival when so many others perished. We are grateful to the Royal Mail Archives for allowing us to reproduce one of the Ismay - GPO telegrams
Lot 39
A PRE-WAR HORNBY SERIES O GAUGE No 4c `Eton` clockwork locomotive No 900, Schools Class L481 (wheels a/f) together with a Meccano Ltd Hornby Series Southern 900, No 2 special tender (for use with the Eton locomotive) both with original boxes, and a guards van with later lettering. See illustration.
Lot 41
A HORNBY O GAUGE NO. 2 CLOCKWORK MIXED GOODS SET, with a 4-4-2 tank locomotive No 2180, finished in maroon livery, an LMS gunpowder van. a LMS grey goods van and a SR brown goods van, in original box, together with a No. 2 lumber wagon, boxed and a quantity of rail, some playwear and minor chips, the box water stained
Lot 356
A Selection of Eight Banknotes, including: three Ten Shilling notes - mauve Peppiatt U72D 815951 VF, red/brown O`Brien X867 642872 and Fforde C74N 907272; five One Pound notes - green/brown purple Warren Fisher Ti/20 729614 torn on fold, blue Peppiatt E91E 536480 Fine, green Beale Y53C 321731 Fine+, green Page H551 534821 VF and green Somerset DT49 491069 VF
Lot 152C
Cartier, Panthere, a gentleman`s 18 carat gold wrist watch, circa 1990, ref: 887968 no. 000452, the two piece screw down case with cabochon sapphire winding crown, the champagne dial with Roman numerals, blued steel hands, date aperture and secret Cartier signature at 7 o`clock, Cartier quartz movement, on a block link bracelet with a fold over clasp signed Cartier and stamped `750`, case 4.8cm long including lugsCondition Report:**+# Movement functioning. Overall light wear. Light surface scratches and scuffs to case, bezel and bracelet, no damage or loose links to bracelet. Dial good, glass good.
Lot 93
J. W. Benson, London, an 18 carat gold Swiss chronograph half-hunter pocket watch, Geneva 1893-1934, no. 272506, circa 1905, the five piece hinged case with push to set hands, stop/start at 12 o”clock, black Roman numerals, the white dial with black Roman numerals, subsidiary dials, running seconds, minute centre seconds fly back, blued steel spade hands, 15 jewel Swiss three quarter plate movement, bimetallic spring balance, overall balance spring, the case back engraved with a monogram “HH”, case 5cm diameter Condition Report: ** # Movement functioning
Lot 94
International Watch Co., Schaffhausen, an 18 carat gold openface pocket watch, ref. 737492, circa 1940, the four piece case with champagne dial, black Arabic numerals, gold Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o”clock, 17 jewel IWC bar movement, bimetallic balance, overcoil balance spring, no. 66406, engraved “24-11-42 DvdM” to the cuvette, the engine turned case 4.6cm diameter Condition Report: ** # Movement functioning
Lot 115A
* Cartier, Tank Francaise, a gentleman’s stainless steel wrist watch, ref: 2302, No CC480888, the 2 piece screw case with cabochon sapphire winding crown, the silvered dial with black Roman numerals, blued steel hands, centre seconds hand, date aperture at 6 o”clock and secret Cartier signature at 7 o”clock, 20 jewel Cartier automatic movement cal: 120 ETA 2000, on a stainless steel block link bracelet with concealed clasp, case 3.2cm long including lugs
Lot 143
* Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Datejust Turn-O-Graph, a gentleman’s stainless steel bracelet wrist watch, ref: 116264, no. Z293853, circa 2006, the two piece screw case and crown with rotating bezel calibrated to 60 units, the blue dial, raised baton numerals, baton hands, red centre seconds hand and magnified date aperture, 31 jewel Rolex Automatic movement, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, case 4.4cm including lugs, on a block link bracelet with fold over clasp
Lot 150
Panerai, Luminor Marina, a gentleman’s stainless steel wrist watch, ref. 1860, no. 086625 BB 1166748 H0998/1000, circa 2000, the two piece screw case with latched crown, white dial, Arabic numerals, luminous skeleton hands, running seconds dial at 9 o”clock and magnified date aperture, 21 jewel Panerai automatic movement, cal. OP111, ETA A05511, no. 456519, case 4.6cm including lugs, on a leather strap with a fold over clasp with maker’s marks
Lot 232
* A ruby and diamond ring, by Dianoor, centring on a cabochon ruby set between marquise and brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.39 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, signed Dianoor, finger size M, a ruby and diamond ring, approximately 0.15 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, signed Dianoor, finger size N, a ruby and diamond ring, approximately 0.30 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, finger size O, and a ruby and diamond ring of bow design, approximately 0.26 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, signed Dianoor, finger size M Condition Report:**+ Overall good condition
Lot 234
* A ruby and diamond ring, centring on an oval cabochon ruby set between marquise cut diamond shoulders, approximately 0.16 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, finger size N, a ruby and diamond ring, approximately 0.20 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, finger size N, a ruby and diamond ring, approximately 0.59 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, signed Dianoor, finger size O, and a ruby band ring, set with a heart shaped ruby, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, finger size N Condition Report:**+ Overall good condition
Lot 255
* A diamond set wide band ring by Dianoor, composed of flexible polished chevron sections with pave set brilliant cut diamond accents, approximately 0.83 carats total, signed Dianoor, stamped “750”, finger size O Condition Report**+ Overall very light wear. All stones are present. No signs of damage or repair.
Lot 312
* A diamond band ring, by Dianoor, the ring inset with brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.44 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, signed Dianoor, finger size M, a diamond band ring, approximately 0.27 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, finger size L, a diamond ring, approximately 0.08 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, signed Dianoor, finger size O, and a diamond ring, approximately 0.05 carats total, hallmarks for 18 carat gold, finger size K Condition Report:**+ Overall good condition
Lot 345
* A ruby and diamond cluster ring by Dianoor, the central oval mixed cut ruby claw set above of marquise and brilliant cut diamonds, approximately 0.80 carats total, mounted in 18 carat white and yellow gold, London 1994, signed Dianoor, finger size O Condition Report:**+ Overall very light wear. All stones are present. No signs of damage or repair.
Lot 395
A diamond ring, circa 1800, designed of three rows of old mine cut diamonds to foliate engraved shoulders, approximately 2.50 carats total, finger size O Condition Report:**+ Old repairs to inside of shank on shoulders, partial inscription to reverse of bezel, wear and abrassions to mount commensurate with use, reverse of some stones discoloured through age and some stones possibly later replaced
Lot 429
A sapphire and diamond band ring, the central square cut sapphire rub over set between baguette cut diamond shoulders, stamped “750”, finger size O Condition Report:**+ Overall wear commensurate with use. Slight surface scuffs to the sapphoire, no chips. All diamonds are present and appear original, mostly VS-SI Clarity (Small inclusions visible with a 10X lens), no chips. No signs of repair.
Lot 176
Ireland – the Civil War 1920 diary of an unnamed man, but most probably Brig General John Francis Purcell of Robertstown House, Kells, Co Meath, with comments on most days written in a neat hand in ink an commenting on day to day activities, the weather etc. This diary was however compiled at the height of the Irish Civil War and there are references throughout to the troubles that were taking place around Purcell: ‘...raids for arms on John Farrell. James Madden during night. Asked O’Reilly if I may put another cow on pasture. Saw father McManus on way to Reilly’s who said ‘You won’t be raided’...’ ‘Father McManus spoke of ‘Novena’ for ‘peace in Ireland’ in terms of Freeman’s Journal. I did not attend Novena as his remarks commit one to Sinn Fein...’ ‘...knock at door 10pm, found three men who said they were looking for arms. Said that I had none. After short discussing they departed...’
Lot 110
A Naval General Service Medal to Midshipman William Larke, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Prince George at the Battle of Cape St Vincent, Commodore Horatio Nelson`s first victory, 14th February 1797, and was one of only three Officers who served in the ship to claim his medal. Naval General Service 1793-1840, one clasp, St Vincent (William Larke, Midshipman.), light scratch to the obverse, therefore nearly extremely fine A total of 346 clasps were claimed for this action of which 3 Officers and 31 ratings who served in H.M.S. Prince George claimed their medal. Commander William Larke joined the as Royal Navy as Able Seaman, 1796, serving in Hebe (38 guns) served in the West Indies. In the same year as joining Larke was promoted to Midshipman and assisted with the suppression and insurrection in the islands of St Vincent and Grenada. In November 1797 he joined the Prince George, later fighting alongside his men at Cape St Vincent. After a servitude of four years with the Earl of St Vincent and the Honourable William Cornwallis, as Master`s Mate Larke went on to serve in the Mediterranean and back in the West Indies. In March 1802 he was promoted to Acting-Lieutenant of Brunswick (74 guns), being officially promoted on 1st July 1803 and in May 1804. Later service saw Larke in the Sea Fencibles at Cromer, Norfolk. Larke was invested with the Governorship of the Royal Navy Hospital North Yarmouth, where he continued until September 1814. Finally Larke accepted the rank of Commander until July 1834 (O`Byrne refer). H.M.S. Prince George H.M.S. Prince George launched 31.08.1772 at Chatham Dockyard, Kent. She was originally a 90-gun second rate ship of the line, but was upgraded to 98 guns during her career through the addition of eight 12 pdr guns to her quarterdeck. Prince George was under the command of Rear-Admiral William Parker and Captain John Irwin during the action at St Vincent and 8 of her crew were killed, 7 wounded during this action. Prince George went on to serve her King and Country until she was later converted to serve as a sheer hulk and was broken up in 1839. The action at Cape St. Vincent, 14th February 1797 The British defeat of the Spanish fleet off the Cape of St Vincent on the Portuguese coast, thus wrecking French plans to invade England. The Spanish fleet, 27 ships strong, was en route to join the French at Brest, but met their match in the British fleet comprising 15 ships under the command of Sir John Jervis. As dawn broke Jervis`s ships were in position to engage the Spanish, Jervis, Captains Calder and Hallowell were on the quarter deck of the Victory counting the ships when the following account was reported "There are eight sail of the line, Sir John", "Very well", "There are twenty sail of the line, Sir John", "Very well, sir", "There are twenty five sail of the line, Sir John", "Very well, sir", "There are twenty seven sail of the line, Sir John", "Enough, sir, no more of that; the die is cast, and if there are fifty sail I will go through them". At which point Captain Hallowell became so excited that he thumped the Admiral on the back, "That`s right Sir John, and by God, we`ll give them a damn good licking!" By 11.30am all ships were in position and the action had begun. Three ships including H.M.S. Prince George tacked to reverse her course and take after the Spanish column. They were shortly joined by Victory and the remaining fleet. Once together they formed a U shape around the enemy. Fighting went on until about 17.00hrs, when it concluded with a British victory. 73 men of the Royal Navy were killed, a further 227 wounded. Spanish casualties were far higher, about 1000 men killed or wounded with 144 killed in one ship alone. It was Nelson`s first victory and gave him the recognition from his fellow colleagues that he was a skilled and fearless leader.
Lot 60
A German bisque head girl doll, probably Theodore Recknagel, with fixed blue glass eyes, open mouth, brown nylon wig and replacement composition body and limbs, 12" high, marked "21 German R 7/0 A", and a German bisque head baby doll with blue glass sleeping eyes, closed mouth, moulded hair, stuffed fabric body with cry and composition hands, 8" high, marked "German O R186A" (2)
Lot 540
Lone Star Treble-O-Lectric trains, locomotives, rolling stock, track and accessories comprising four diesel and one steam locomotive, twenty British and American goods trucks, seven coaches, station buildings, tunnel, bridge and Gulliver country houses, and a French locomotive and wagons by Rail-Route, G
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