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Lot 148
Medical, Opthalmoscopes and Retinoscopes, a Liebreich's ophthalmoscope, , with 5 lenses and two indirect lenses, in fitted velvet and silk lined leather covered, case, case 15.1cm across; an ophthalmoscope with wheel of 15 lenses and an indirect lens, leather case embossed in gilt 'AUGENSPIEGEL nach Prof Dr O. Haab' case 11.3cm across; a cased ophthalmoscope/retinoscope with indirect lens, with gilt label ''CHIR. INSTR. FBRIK C sCHMID STUTTGART'
Lot 210
Bee Gees / Maurice Gibb: A Rickenbacker 4001 Bass Guitar Owned And Played By Maurice Gibb, Signed By Each Member Of The Bee Gees, 1970, serial no.JG143 to jackplate, with checkerboard binding, Natural finish signed and inscribed in black pen by Maurice, Barry and Robin Gibb, maple and walnut through-neck with lacquered African rosewood fingerboard with triangle inlays and twin truss rods, two pickups (one neck Toaster pickup and one bridge Horseshoe pickup), two volume and two tone controls with a selector switch, stereo Rick-o-Sound wiring, clear plastic finger rest with flight case; accompanied by an autographed letter from Maurice Gibb on 'Gibbs Bros Music' headed paper stating this bass was used in the recording of the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack album, and a copy of the released double-LP vinyl, guitar 44 1/2in (113cm) long Footnotes: Provenance Offered from the family of Stuart Grundy. This guitar was gifted to BBC Radio 1 producer and documentary presenter Stuart Grundy. He worked for the broadcaster for 25 years interviewing leading musicians such as David Bowie, members of The Who, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Iggy Pop and Eric Clapton. In the accompanying letter, he states that he knew Maurice Gibb well having worked with the band on numerous occasions. This included the 1987 series The Bee Gees which he wrote and produced discussing the band's lives and careers. Maurice Gibb and the Rickenbacker Bass guitar are synonymous. It was his favoured make and model that he used throughout his career and there are many images of him on stage playing similar guitars. On inspection, this Rickenbacker could be a special order guitar or an early experimental one as it has a very rare 21-fret fingerboard (usually a 20-fret fingerboard). Additionally, it appears the colour choice for this model replicates a faded sunburst and is not a standard finish found in Rickenbacker's catalogue. The autographed typescript letter from Maurice Gibb that accompanies this lot is on Gibb Bros Music headed paper. The letter is dated December 4, 1991 and it states; Just a short note to verify that the Rickenbacker Bass Guitar Serial No. 143...I played on the Bee Gees' tracks that appear on the 'Saturday Night Fever' soundtrack album. The Bee Gees were well-established throughout the 1960s, and following a reformation of the band in the early 1970s their music was brought to international attention once again. Having their songs featured in the 'Saturday Night Fever' film release starring John Travolta, they experienced huge international interest. Initially, the Bee Gees music was not included in the film and they were brought in during post-production. Driven by the film's huge success, the soundtrack broke multiple industry records, becoming the highest-selling album in recording history. More than 40 million copies sold, and since then Saturday Night Fever is still among music's top five best-selling soundtrack albums of all time. The album epitomised the disco phenomenon on both sides of the Atlantic and was an international sensation that still resonates in today's Popular Culture. The soundtrack album included the iconic disco anthems; Stayin' Alive and Night Fever and How Deep Is Your Love. In 2014 the album was added to the National Recording Registry in the Library of Congress for being culturally significant. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 254
The Sex Pistols: A Signed Contract Between Glitterbest Inc and Bill Graham, 13th January 1978, comprising four pages, detailing a contractual agreement regarding expenses between Glitterbest Inc F/S/O Sex Pistols and Bill Graham for their show on the 14th January 1978 at Winterland, San Francisco CA, both parties agreeing to a figure of $21,690, to cover advertising, BMI & ASCAP, box office, insurance, medical, refreshments, sound & lights, stagehands, staffing and damages, with the supporting talent being The Nuns and The Avengers, each page signed 'DK' by an employee for Bill Graham and each band member signed as follows 'John Lydon' (Johnny Rotten), 'John Beverly' (Sid Vicious), Steven Jones, and Paul Cook, each page 8 1/2in x 11in (21.5cm x 28cm), (4) For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 238
A Victorian Egypt 1882 medal issued to W Bird 2nd Cap: M.Top H.M.S. "Minotaur" together with a George V Royal Fleet Long Service Medal "Diuturne Fidelis" issued to 286843 DEV. A. 5223 E. Jenkins CH. STO. O. R.F.R., a British War Medal issued to 286843 E. Jenkins CH. STO. R.N., a British War medal issued to R4-063898 PTE. G.J. Sealy A.S.C., a Victory Medal issued to 18005 PTE. W. Ayres A.V.C. and a Victory Medal issued to 26431 PTE. W.E. Criddle GLOUC. R.
Lot 34
A SEVRES ‘DOLPHIN’ SALT CELLAR (SALIERE A DAUPHIN), CIRCA 1820 probably after a design by Alexandre-Évariste Fragonard, the shell decorated in brown and heightened in gilding supported on the head of a mythical gilt and green sea-lion, on a square base decorated in imitation of a red hard-stone, interlaced LL monogram enclosing a fleur-de-lys/Sevres stencilled in blue, incised Mas(?), 9.5cm highAlexandre-Evariste Fragonard (1780-1850), the son of the famous painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard, first trained in his father’s workshop, then became the assistant of the painter David. Between 1806 and 1839 he also created numerous decorative designs for Sèvres porcelain. For another example of this rare shape, ascribed to 1817, see O. Doutrebente, Drouot, Paris, 26 June 2015, lot 211.
Lot 369
A group of Folio Society books and others to include Through the Looking Glass and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland two volume book set, P.G. Wodehouse six volume book set, two Slightly Foxed Editions No8 and No49, Roald Dahl 'Going Solo' book, Agatha Christie 'Miss Marple Short Stories', a Winged Shoes Press, New York, 1949, V.M Straba, 'Ship of Theseus' first edition (library copy), Folio 21, A bibliography o The Folio Society 1947-1967, and others
Lot 122
A Rare Turkish 25 PDR. Bronze Mortar Reign Of Sultan Abdulaziz (1861-76), Dated 1289 A.H. Corresponding To 1872 A.D. Cast in one piece and with raised muzzle-ring, the medial reinforce incised with the Sultan's tughra, touch-hole with flash-shield also forming the back-sight, rounded base, plain trunnions incised respectively with the date and 'Diameter 9, No. 2' in Turkish, and with light green patination 42 cm., 15 cm. bore Footnotes: An almost identical example is in the Askeri Museum, Istanbul. See O. Sermed Moukhtar, Musée Militaire Ottoman..., 1921, pl. 25, no.3 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 123
A Rare German 50 PDR. Bronze Mortar Stamped Gef. V.I.G. Grosse In Dresden, 19th Century Cast in two stages with turned medial band and muzzle-ring, set at an angle against an integral wedge, the latter stamped with maker's details in capitals, plain vent, and made in one with a stepped base pierced at each corner with an anchoring hole, and with old green patination 38 cm. high, 18.5 cm. bore Footnotes: Possibly intended for testing gunpowder Johan Gotthelf Grosse (1808-1869) was master founder at the Royal Saxon foundry and master of the foundry guild, Dresden. An almost identical example is in the Askeri Museum, Istanbul. See O. Sermed Moukhtar, Musée Militaire Ottoman..., 1921, pl. 25, no. 2 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 92
A Rare Basket-Hilted Backsword Mid-Late 18th Century With earlier tapering blade cut with three fullers along most of its length on both sides to the double-edged point, the forte on both sides indistinctly incised 'ANDREA FARARA' between pellet and 'O' marks, iron cage work guard formed of a vertical and horizontal arrangement of entwined narrow bars joined at the top to an integral ring beneath the globular pommel (probably associated), fore-guards, replacement ribbed wooden grip, and buff-leather liner faced in red silk (worn, some old wear and pitting) 84.2 cm. blade Footnotes: For two swords with related hilts, one preserved in the National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (LA22) and the other in the George C. Newman Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park, USA (29.S208), see Cyril Mazansky, British Basket-Hilted Swords, p. 184, J4 and p. 232, VIII9 This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 11
BAGUE TURQUOISE ET DIAMANTSComposée d'une monture circulaire sertie de diamants de taille rose et de cabochons de turquoises, poinçons français d'occasion pour l'or 18K (750°/00) et l'argent (800°/00), tour de doigt 54, poids brut 6.92 g.Footnotes:TURQUOISE AND DIAMOND RINGOf circular form, set with rose-cut diamonds and turquoise cabochons, french mark for 18 carat gold and silver, ring size O, gross weight 6.92 grams.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 143
BAGUE PERLE BAROQUEEn forme de ruban stylisé, retenant une importante perle baroque, poinçon français d'occasion pour l'or 18K (750°/00), tour de doigt 54, poids brut 30.20 g.Footnotes:CULTURED BAROQUE PEARL AND GOLD RINGIn the shape of a stylised ribbon set with a cultured baroque pearl, french mark for 18 carat gold, ring size O, gross weight 30.20 grams.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 181
BAGUE EMERAUDES ET DIAMANTSSertie d'un pavage d'émeraudes de forme ronde et de diamants de taille brillant, poinçon français pour l'or 18K (750°/00), tour de doigt 55, poids brut 8.88 g.Footnotes:EMERALD AND DIAMOND RINGPavé-set with circular-cut emeralds and brilliant-cut diamonds, french mark for 18 carat gold, ring size O, gross weight 8.88 grams.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 98
BAGUE DIAMANTOrnée au centre d'un diamant de taille ancienne, poinçon français d'occasion pour l'or 18K (750°/00), tour de doigt 54, poids brut 2.71 g.Footnotes:DIAMOND RINGSet to the centre with a cushion-shaped diamond, french mark for 18 carat gold, ring size O, gross weight 2.71 grams.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 233
Pair: Warrant Officer A. H. C. Payne, Royal Air Force General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Northern Kurdistan (505874. L.A.C. A. H. C. Paye. R.A.F.); Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (W/O. A. H. C. Payne. (505874) R.A.F.) good very fine, scarce (2) £1,000-£1,400 --- Approximately 65 officers and 280 airmen were awarded the ‘Northern Kurdistan’ clasp.
Lot 93
A Second War ‘1945’ D.F.C., ‘1943’ D.F.M. group of seven awarded to Halifax and Lancaster Rear Gunner, Flight Sergeant, later Flight Lieutenant, W. H. Goodridge, Royal Air Force, who flew in at least 91 operational sorties - the majority of which being with 419 (Moose) Squadron, R.C.A.F. and 75 (New Zealand) Squadron Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1945’; Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (635318. F/Sgt. W. H. Goodridge. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted for display, with named Buckingham Palace enclosure for D.F.C., cleaned, generally very fine (7) £3,000-£4,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 16 February 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘This officer has now completed a total of 91 operational sorties comprising one tour of 24 operations flown in the Middle East, the remainder being carried out in the European theatre against a variety of targets in Germany and German Occupied territory. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal and his arrival at this Unit, F/O Goodridge has shown most commendable drive and efficiency, and the large number of operations carried out testifies in itself to his determination, keenness and fearlessness in engaging the enemy regardless of any personal risks involved. By his great experience, F/O Goodridge has been a most valuable asset to the Service, and to the Squadron as a whole, and I can think of no one more deserving of recognition. I strongly recommend that he be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. D.F.M. London Gazette 9 July 1943. The original recommendation states: ‘Since May 19th, 1940, Flight Sergeant Goodridge has completed seventy-three (73) sorties against the enemy as a Rear Gunner. Of this number, fifty sorties were completed from bases in the United Kingdom and the remainder from bases in the Middle East. His operations include attacks against Berlin, Hamburg, Essen, Kiel, Stettin and Munich, as well as Naples, Tripoli, Benghazi and the Corinth Canal. At no time during his operational career has Flight Sergeant Goodridge been found wanting in spirit or in willingness to complete whatever task was set him. Rather, he has shown extreme unwillingness to be rested from operations. I consider that this N.C.O.’s tenacity, keenness and devotion to duty, coupled with an almost shy manner, has set a fine example to the members of his crew, as well as to his Squadron as a whole, and feel that the award of the D.F.M. is fully justified. Remarks of Station Commander: I consider this N.C.O.’s skill and devotion to duty and his fine operational record over a period of three years warrant recognition by the award of the D.F.M.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 11 June 1942. William Henry Goodridge enlisted as Aircraftman 2nd Class in the Royal Air Force in February 1939. He carried out training as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, and advanced to Flight Sergeant. Goodridge was commissioned Pilot Officer in May 1943, and advanced to Flying Officer in November of the same year. He advanced to Flight Lieutenant in November 1945, and was recategorised as a Pilot in March 1952. Goodridge retired in 1954.
Lot 400
British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. Col. W. J. O. Malloch.) very fine £60-£80 --- William John Ogilvie Malloch was born in Clinton, Ontario, Canada in August 1873. He resided at 62 Lynwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, and was a Surgeon by profession. Malloch served at No. 4 Canadian General Hospital, Canadian Army Medical Corps. Colonel Malloch died of illness, 18 February 1919, and is buried in Toronto (Mount Pleasant) Cemetery, Ontario, Canada as well as being commemorated in the University of Toronto Roll of Honour Book. The latter gives the following: ‘In the spring of 1915 he was appointed to No. 4 University of Toronto, General Hospital. He reached Salonica with this unit in November 1915, and served with it throughout till he returned to England in 1917. For a short period he was in charge of surgery at No. 16 Ontario, General Hospital in Orpington, and then rejoined the University Hospital at Basingstoke. He arrived in Canada on February 5th, 1919, and was almost immediately taken ill with pneumonia, to which he succumbed some days later. Buried in Toronto. In April 1919 his name was among those Mentioned for Valuable Services.’
Lot 397
1914-15 Star (428722 Pte F. Whicher. 7/Can: Inf:); British War Medal 1914-20 (3) (628107 Pte. J. W. Searl. 47-Can. Inf.; 628250 Pte. H. Baker. 47-Can. Inf.; 428254 Cpl. A. Scatterty. 7-Can. Inf.); and Victory Medal 1914-19 (3) (651953 Pte. C. D. Prosser. 47-Can. Inf.; 790156 Pte. W. Ross. 47-Can. Inf.; 654647 A. Sjt. R. Redfern. 47-Can. Inf.) generally very fine or better (7) £90-£120 --- Walter Owen Gait served under the alias of ‘W. O. Ross’. He was born in Peel, on the Isle of Man in January 1886. Gait resided in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. He served during the Great War with the 47th Battalion, Canadian Infantry on the Western Front. Private Gait was killed in action during the attack south west of Lens, 22 August 1917. He is commemorated on the Vimy Memorial, France. Robert Redfern was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire in October 1882. He emigrated to Canada, and resided in Goderich, Ontario. Redfern served during the Great War with the 47th Battalion, Canadian Infantry on the Western Front. Sergeant Redfern was killed in action, 28 September 1918, when according to the CEF Burial Registers - ‘Killed in Action. While in charge of a section, and leading his men forward to the attack on the Village of RAILLENCOURT, he was instantly killed by enemy machine gun fire.’ Sergeant Redfern is buried in the Raillencourt Communal Cemetery Extension, Nord, France.
Lot 550
Medallions, Hundred of Salford Humane Society, Committee Badge (2), silver and enamel (O. J. Lueder 1913; Lucy Andrews 1927); the second missing its suspension ring, very fine; Carron Company Ambulance Brigade (Falkirk), ‘Incorporated by Royal Charter 1773, Company Arms. Esto Perpetsa Founded 1759, Presented To’ (not inscribed), picture of five ambulance men, one man lying on ground, integral suspension loop, Birmingham hallmark 1912, silver, 36mm., scarce, some staining, very fine (3) £80-£100
Lot 114
Hornby. O gauge collection of wagons, generally good plus or better, with Portland Blue Circle Cement, Robert Hudson Ltd Leeds, Manchester Oil Refinery, etc. plus clockwork with key LMS maroon 2270 0-4-0T (some paint and varnish deterioration). Contents unchecked for completeness. Viewing recommended. Qty 13+loco
Lot 2
A K.P.M. awarded to Deputy Chief Constable O. Robotham, Berkshire Constabulary King’s Police Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Oliver Robotham. Dep. Ch. Const. Berks. Constab.) with original pin, in fitted case of issue, embossed ‘O Robotham Presented by H.M. King George V. February 23 1911’, edge bruise, contact marks, very fine £500-£700 --- Oliver Robotham was born in Stepney, London on 10 August 1848 and appears in the 1871 census as a Police Constable in the City of London, and in the 1881 census as a Police Officer and Housekeeper, living in Cannon Street, City of London. He subsequently served with the Abingdon Borough Police as a Superintendent, and was later appointed Deputy Chief Constable on the establishment of the Berkshire Constabulary. He was awarded the King’s Police Medal in 1910, which was presented to him by H.M. the King in February 1911. He died, aged 66, on 10 December 1914.
Lot 22
Pair: Second Lieutenant E. T. R. Hoare, Royal Berkshire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. E. T. R. Hoare.) very fine Pair: Acting Warrant Officer Class II T. H. Frostick, Royal Berkshire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (6155 A. W. O. Cl. 2. T. H. Frostick. R. Berks. R.) very fine Pair: Sergeant J. F. Hankins, Royal Berkshire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (10134 Sjt. J. F. Hankins. R. Berks. R.) very fine (6) £90-£120 --- Edward Thompson Rowland Hoare, a Schoolmaster, was born in Bitterne, Hampshire on 27 February 1880. He attested for the Hampshire Regiment for service during the Great War and served initially with them on the Western Front from March 1916. After further service with the Dorset Regiment, he was commissioned into the Royal Berkshire Regiment. He died, aged 93, in Southampton on 14 June 1973. Thomas Henry Frostick, a Chimney Sweep, was born in Brentwood, Essex on 6 February 1879. He attested for service with the Royal Berkshire Regiment for service during the Great War. Appointed Acting Warrant Officer Class II, he saw later service with the Labour Corps. He died, aged 57, in Wallisdown, Dorset, on 20 August 1936. John Frederick Hankins, a Schoolmaster, was born in Hitchin, Hertfordshire in 1883. He attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment and served during the Great War with the 6th Battalion on the Western Front from 25 July 1915. Appointed Sergeant, he was twice hospitalised due to Shell Shock, and was discharged ‘No Longer Physically Fit’ on 27 February 1918, being awarded a Silver War Badge, No. 321,778. He emigrated to Canada, and died soon after in Montreal on 21 October 1918.
Lot 15
Seven: Captain S. O. Belcher, Royal Berkshire Regiment, later Army Education Corps 1914-15 Star (11247 Sjt. S. O. Belcher. R. Berks. R.); British War and Victory Medals (11247 Sjt. S. O. Belcher. R. Berks. R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, Regular Army (7730737 W.O. Cl. 1. S. O. Belcher. A.E.C.) mounted for wear, contact marks, nearly very fine (7) £160-£200 --- Stanley Oswald Belcher was born in Cookham, Berkshire in 1893. He attested into the Royal Berkshire Regiment for service during the Great War, and served on the Western Front with the 5th Battalion from 30 May 1915. He continued to serve post war, transferring to the Army Education Corps and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal whilst serving as Regimental Sergeant Major. Commissioned Lieutenant on 14 April 1939, he served at home during the Second World War, and was promoted Captain. He died in Aldershot, Hampshire, on 2 November 1963.
Lot 558
A Small Collection of Royal Air Force Trophies. Comprising ‘R.A.F. Boking Championship 1923 Light Weight Winner F/O. G. Lugg’ 90mm tall, 75mm diameter, with handles, silver, with additional wooden base; ‘Tennis Trophy (Indiv.) The Sergts. Messes R.A.F. Cranwell, Presented by Air Commodore C. A. H. Longcroft, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., A.F.C., Winner, 1924, G. W. Mitchell. F/Sgt.’, 103mm tall, 53mm diameter, without handles, silver; ‘R.A.F. Cranwell 1925 Long Jump Second D. L. Grigg’, 51mm tall, 48mm diameter, with handles, silver, with additional wooden base; ‘R.A.F. Aboukir 1928 Mens Handicap Doubles Won by Group Capt. Brooke and Sq/Ldr. Fuller’, 98mm tall, 50mm diameter, without handles, silver; ‘R.A.F. Iraq Command Diving Championship Hinaisi 1936. Fancy Diving. First. L:A:C: M. G. Farr. 84 Sdn’, the trophy in the form of a poised diver, 100mm tall, with outstretched arms, silver, mounted on a wooden plinth bearing the inscribed silver plaque; ‘Ground Studies Trophy Sergeant F. Little Air Electronics School’, 99mm tall, 52mm diameter, with handles, electro-plated, with additional wooden base, all except the diving trophy in the form of silver cups, and all except the last hallmarked; together with ‘The Wakefield R.A.F. Boxing Trophy’ prize medal, silver, the reverse engraved ‘Lightweight won by A.C.II Milton R.A.F. 1928’, in wooden box, generally good condition (7) £300-£400
Lot 74
A fine post-War C.B.E., ‘Pathfinder Squadron Commander’s’ D.S.O., ‘1940’ D.F.C. and post-war Q.C.B.C. group of ten awarded to Wellington and Stirling pilot Group Captain O. R. Donaldson, Royal Air Force, who flew in at least 34 operational sorties with 115 Squadron between September 1939 - August 1940, before going on to command 7 Squadron, October 1942 - May 1943. Mentioned in Despatches twice for the Second World War, awarded the Q.C.B.C. for his part during a bomb explosion at R.A.F. Marham in September 1954, and further Mentioned in Despatches for services in the Suez The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, blue enamel damage; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially dated ‘1943’, with integral top riband bar; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type, breast badge, silver-gilt; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1940’; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Near East, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Act. Gp. Cpt. O. R. Donaldson. R.A.F.) second clasp loose on riband, as issued, breast awards mounted as originally worn, with Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Emblem and a Path Finder Force Badge, all housed in custom made display case, generally very fine or better, unless otherwise stated (10) £4,000-£5,000 --- C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1953. D.S.O. London Gazette 11 June 1943: ‘Group Captain Donaldson has completed a large number of sorties since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. During the six months he has commanded the squadron, it has maintained its fine operational record and fresh honours have been achieved. By his sound organisation, thorough training and personal example, he has fashioned a first class fighting unit. Each operation is most carefully planned and executed and nothing which deserved his personal attention is omitted. Group Captain Donaldson’s firm and tactful handling of aircrews, his cheerful spirit and devotion to duty have earned him the unswerving loyalty of all ranks. He is a skilful pilot with a fine record of successful bombing sorties against the enemy. His example as a captain of aircraft has been an inspiration to his unit.’ O.B.E. London Gazette 10 June 1948. D.F.C. London Gazette 11 June 1940: ‘One night in May, 1940, this officer was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack focal points behind the enemy’s positions. In the neighbourhood of Hirson he came under heavy anti-aircraft fire which he regarded as indicating that he was near a profitable objective. In spite of the enemy fire Flying Officer Donaldson made five attacks on a road through a nearby wood. As a result a large fire and thirteen violent explosions occurred in what must have been an important enemy dump. He has consistently shown the highest degree of courage and determination.’ Q.C.B.C. London Gazette 25 January 1955: ‘The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for the publication of the names of the undermentioned personnel who have been commended for gallantry displayed when two 1,000lb. bombs exploded without warning at Royal Air Force Station, Marham, on 20 September 1954.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1945 and 1 January 1946. M.I.D. London Gazette 13 June 1957 (Suez). Oliver Russell Donaldson was born in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada in January 1912. He was appointed to a Short Service Commission as Acting Pilot Officer on probation, General Duties Branch, Royal Air Force in November 1936. Donaldson was confirmed as a Pilot Officer the following year, and advanced to Flying Officer in November 1937. Donaldson was posted as a pilot for operational flying with 115 Squadron (Wellingtons) at Marham. Between September 1939 - August 1940 he flew in at least 34 operational sorties over Germany, Norway, France, Belgium, Holland and Denmark. Donaldson took part in the disastrous attack on the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau when they attempted to move from their berths towards Norway, 7 April 1940. The Squadron were subsequently engaged in attacking enemy shipping of Norway and occupied airfields. When the German attack on France opened, 115 Squadron began raids in Germany and, later occupied Europe. Donaldson was awarded the D.F.C., and advanced to Flight Lieutenant in September 1940. He was proceeding on a well-earned leave to Canada when his Log Book was “lost at sea due to enemy action”. Donaldson advanced to Temporary Squadron Leader in December 1941, and served as commanding officer of 7 Squadron (Stirlings) at Oakington, 2 October 1942 - 3 May 1943. In late 1942 the Squadron was one of five squadrons selected to form the nucleus of the Pathfinder Force. Donaldson was awarded the D.S.O., and advanced to Wing Commander in August 1943. He served as Station Commander of R.A.F. Wyton, July 1944 - February 1945. Donaldson advanced to Group Captain in July 1952, and was rewarded with the Q.C.B.C. for his involvement in the following incident: ‘On 20th September 1954, two 1,000lb bombs exploded on the perimeter track at Marham, killing an NCO. The squadron’s Operations Record Book shows: ‘On Monday 20th September, 2 x 1000lb bombs exploded accidentally some 150 yards from the squadron dispersal and several of the squadron’s aircraft were damaged. The damage to most was very slight but one aircraft WK133 received damage which has entailed placing it CAT3. A piece of shrapnel entered the port lower mainplane skin inboard of rib 6 and ricocheted forward passing through rib 6, the main spar and rib 7, after which it passed through the trailing edge of the aileron. The top skin of the mainplane was slightly buckled along the path of the shrapnel. As a result of this damage, the aircraft needs a complete port mainplane change.’ An additional section records: ‘One airman from the squadron, LAC Hopkins, together with two airmen from 115 Squadron, distinguished themselves by rescuing chief technician Bawley, the tractor driver. The three airmen were approximately 200 yards from the scene of the accident but within 30 seconds they had chief technician Bawley clear of the tractor, this regardless of the fact that there were four more unexploded 1000lb bombs lying on the peritrack and that shrapnel was falling about them whilst they were running towards the tractor. It was unfortunate that, in spite of their efforts, chief technician Bawley died after being admitted to King’s Lynn Hospital.” Group Captain Donaldson retired in May 1957. Sold with copied research.
Lot 137
A particularly fine Second World War Mosquito navigator's D.F.M. group of four awarded to Pilot Officer L. J. Etheridge, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who completed 50 sorties over France, Holland and Germany in 1944-45, an action packed tour that included a brace of crash-landings back in England after damage sustained in action - once on one engine with a hung-up 500lb. bomb: so, too, the spectacular daylight raids on the S.S.-occupied Chateau de Fou in August 1944 and S.S. barracks at Arnhem in the following month Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1603309. F/Sgt. L. J. Etheridge. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, generally good very fine (4) £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, March 2008. D.F.M. London Gazette 8 May 1945. The original recommendation states: 'Flight Sergeant Etheridge has completed 50 sorties with his pilot, Flight Lieutenant Gasson, including three daylight operations. This N.C.O. has proved himself to be an excellent operational Navigator. He has never failed to bring his pilot to the target area, often despite poor weather conditions and without navigational aids. Some of the sorties in which he was engaged involved very deep penetrations into enemy territory, where accurate navigation, without Gee facilities, was vital to the success of the missions. The results obtained by this Navigator and his pilot have been outstandingly good as the following examples will show. On the night of 6-7 August 1944, a moving light was attacked in France and due to the fact that the attack was pressed home to a low level the port engine was hit by a ricochet and caught fire at 1500 feet. The port propeller was feathered and the graviner switch operated. The return flight was made on one engine and Flight Sergeant Etheridge's accurate navigation brought them safely to England. It was found that height could not be maintained with the result that the English coast was crossed at 400 feet and a crash landing made at Ford. On the night of 4-5 October 1944, when carrying out a patrol over Holland and Germany, two trains were found in a railway station at Millingen, which were attacked with bombs and cannon. A large explosion followed the attack and later a fire started. During the same patrol a tug and six barges were found and successfully strafed. Flight Sergeant Etheridge also took part in the successful daylight operations against the chateau south of Chatellerault on 2nd August, trains at Chalons on 25 August 1944 and on the barracks at Arnhem on 17 September 1944. Flight Sergeant Etheridge possesses great determination and coolness in times of crisis. His fine offensive spirit, which is equal to that of his pilot, has gone to make an ideal Mosquito crew. In view of his fine operational record, I strongly recommend him for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.' Laurence James Etheridge was born in Hampshire in January 1921. He commenced his operational career with 107 Squadron, a Mosquito unit of 2nd Tactical Air Force's 138 Wing, operating out of Lasham, in July 1944, when, with his New Zealander pilot, Flight Lieutenant L. Gasson, he completed an offensive patrol over Vire-Falaise-Trouville sector on the night of the 24th-25th. Indeed it was to prove the first of a spate of such patrols in support of the Allied landings, 107’s Mosquito VIs targeting enemy troops, transport and communications, often with great success, according to the Squadron's Operational Record Book (O.R.B.), by means of bombing and cannon fire delivered from altitudes as low as 500-1000 feet. Success was also dependent on a bright moon, a case in point being Etheridge's third sortie - against targets in the upper reaches of the Seine, from Rouen on the night of 30-31 July - when 107's Mosquitoes strafed and bombed a variety of trains, bridges, roads and in fact, any moving lights, but not without interference from the usual flak concentrations which had a habit of 'creeping up on the unwary'. Etheridge's next sortie was of the daylight variety, one of a series of famous strikes against the S.S. and Gestapo, in this case an attack on troops of the notorious 158th “Security” Regiment - who had recently murdered members of the S.A.S. - in the Chateau de Fou, south of Chatellerault on 2 August, a spectacular raid captured on camera, and one in which his aircraft, Mosquito A-NT. 136, formed part of the third wave - never the best place to be with aroused defences: ‘In the woods to the immediate south of the Chateau, one large explosion was seen after a cannon attack, possibly from motor transport. Bombs landed all round the Chateau but no direct hit was claimed. Strikes were obtained on the roof in a cannon attack and a small fire was seen to start inside. Aircraft ‘D’ sustained the loss of one engine over the target and crash landed at Thorney Island - crew unhurt. The trip back was uneventful except for a little flak soon after leaving the target, which was successfully avoided by all except F./O. Staple in Aircraft ‘J’ ... It is doubtful if the Chateau was entirely destroyed but troops possibly hiding in the woods would have been eliminated’ (107’s Squadron Operational Record Book refers). Two days later Etheridge was part of a Squadron effort to lend support to the Army in the Caen sector, when 'much activity was seen in the battle zone and flak was very considerable', while on the night of 6-7 August, as cited above, he and Gasson were compelled to return from France on one engine, the other having been set alight by a ricochet from their own low-level cannon-fire - not mentioned, however, is the fact they were carrying a hung-up 500lb. bomb as they made their crash landing at Ford in Sussex and that said bomb exploded just two minutes after they had scrambled clear of the wreckage. Notwithstanding such a close-call, both were back in action over France, chasing trains out of Paris, the very next night. So, too, on the 8th-9th, evidence indeed of 107's constant operational agenda, another three nights of successive operations taking place between the 12th-15th, in one of which further trains were shot up in the Falaise sector. And as if this "three-nighter" agenda were not punishing enough, Etheridge and Gasson were called upon to carry out two sorties on the night of 16th-17th, both of them strikes against barges on the Seine - such was the ferocity of the flak that neither could see the results of their attacks. Bad weather then having intervened, their next sortie was flown on the night of 23-24 August, on a line between Cap D'Antifer and Lens, another on the 24th-25th, and a daylight operation against railway targets at Chalons in the afternoon of the latter date - a spectacular mission in which a number of oil-trains were hit, exploding 'with a terrific mushroom of flame and black smoke', but a mission, too, in which most of the participating aircraft were also damaged by return fire: a vivid portrayal of 107’s Mosquito VIs on a low-level railway strike over France, by David Pentalnd, is available as a limited edition print from Cranston Fine Arts. The Squadron now having moved to Epinoy, France, September started with a deep penetration sortie into Holland and Germany on the night of the 5th-6th, severe jamming preventing the use of GEE and making Etheridge's navigation role all the more difficult, while on the 9th-10th eight of 107s aircraft destroyed a brace of ammunition trains between Metz and Morhange, taking it in turns to carry out devastating cannon and machine-gun attacks. A successful sortie to Holland followed on the night of the 11th-12th, a less successful one on the 13th-14th, while on the 17th Etheridge and Gasson, piloti...
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A Second War K.P.F.S.M. for Distinguished Service and Great War ‘Murmansk’ M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Chief Fire Officer E. F. Batchford, Reading Borough Fire Brigade, late Acting Warrant Officer Class II, Royal Army Ordnance Corps King’s Police and Fire Service Medal, G.VI.R., for Distinguished Service (Ernest F. Batchford, Div. Off. 15 (Reading) Fire Force); British War and Victory Medals (01181 A. W. O. Cl. 2. E. F. Batchford. A.O.C.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (01181 S.Sjt - A. S.Q.M. Sjt - E. F. Batchford. R.A.O.C.); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal (Second Officer E. F. Batchford - 1938.); National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, with clasps for ‘Twenty Years’ and ‘Five Years’ (4500 Ernest F. Batchford); Defence Medal, mounted for wear in this order, the Defence Medal loose, contact marks, otherwise very fine or better (8) £600-£800 --- K.P.F.S.M. London Gazette, 31 December 1946. M.S.M. London Gazette, 3 October 1919. Ernest Francis Batchford was born in Gloucester on 5 May 1893. A Fireman serving with Gloucester Fire Brigade since 1912, he attested for the Army Ordnance Corps for service during the Great War, and was appointed Acting Company Sergeant Major. His Meritorious Service Medal, awarded for Murmansk, was one of just seven such awards to his Corps. Discharged to the Reserve on 1 October 1919, he moved to Reading Fire Service where, he was later appointed Divisional Fire Officer. His King’s Police and Fire Service Medal was presented to him on 1 April 1947 by Mr. H. A. Benyon, Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, at Caversham Fire Station. He died in Reading, Berkshire, aged 72, on 23 June 1965. Sold together with a Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes medal named to the recipient.
Lot 110
A scarce Edward Medal Second Class for Mines awarded to Mr. Archer Cartwright, Under Manager of the Russell Colliery, for his gallantry during the Dudley Colliery Fire on 17 April 1910 Edward Medal (Mines), E.VII.R., 2nd Class, bronze (Archer Cartwright) mounted with the original investiture hook, good very fine £1,500-£2,000 --- E.M. London Gazette 5 August 1910: Mr. Archer Cartwright, Under Manager, Russell Colliery [in a joint citation with Isaiah Walker, Miner, Russell Colliery; Samuel Slater, Miner, Russell Colliery; and Anthony Willets, Miner, Russell Colliery] ‘On the 17th April 1910, an underground fire, in which the lives of two workmen were lost, occurred at the Russell Colliery, near Dudley, Staffordshire- a district where the workings are peculiarly liable to spontaneous combustion. The fire broke out at a point about 114 yards from the bottom of the downcast shaft, and when it was discovered by smoke issuing from the upcast shaft, the Manager of the mine, accompanied by several workmen, proceeded to the spot to try and put the fire out. After working for a considerable time in the heat and smoke, two of the party, Archer Cartwright (Under Manager) and Anthony Willets, were sent to the surface for tools, leaving the Manager and two workmen to proceed with the work of fighting the fire. In their absence, both the Manager, who, feeling the effects of the smoke, had walked back a short distance, and the two workmen were overcome by the noxious atmosphere. Willets, on his return, found the Manager unconscious and dragging him, in spite of his very heavy weight, to the bottom of the shaft, brought him safely to the surface. Willets and Cartwright and a third man named Samuel Slater then descended the shaft in order to try and rescue the two workmen who had succumbed. They found them and attempted to carry them back; but Willets, who was already exhausted by his previous efforts, gave signs of giving way, and Cartwright and Slater also feeling ill-effects, they were all compelled to return and leave the two unfortunate workmen. On their way back, Willets fell down unconscious, and Cartwright and Slater, being unable to help him, made their way with difficulty to the surface. They were able, however, to tell Isaiah Walker of Willets’ condition, and he volunteered to try and bring Willets out. Descending the mine alone, and crawling on his hands and knees under the smoke, Walker managed to reach Willets, whom he found lying on his face about 27 yards from the shaft. Seizing him by the shoulders, Walker managed to drag Willets to the shaft bottom, and then took him up in the cage. Walker again went down the shaft in the hope of reaching the two workmen left in the mine; but this time he was unsuccessful, and was forced to come back.’ The Dudley Colliery Fire ‘On Sunday morning a fire, which resulted in the loss of two lives, broke out in No. 5 Pit, Windmill End, known as the Russell Hall Colliery, Dudley. The victims were John Davies and Tom Robinson. It appears that four men were working in the mine on Saturday night, namely Sam Slater, Isaiah Walker, Sam Brookes, and Joe Hughes. They came up between twelve and one o’clock for their supper, and when they got back down to the bottom of the shaft they noticed something was wrong. There was a smell of fire in the main roadway. They reported this, and immediately went down again. It was then found that the timber in the mine was in flames, and they worked on the fire until four o´clock on the Sunday morning, when the two unfortunate men, Robinson and Davies, relieved them. The manager (Mr. Alderson), and the under-manager (Mr. Cartwright) were also in the workings, together with a miner named Willets. Brookes and Slater went home, but Slater and Walker remained in case they should be wanted. About five o’clock they became anxious and went down again and rendered further assistance. Willets and Mr. Cartwright meanwhile returned to the bank for tools to make a sand dam, the fire having got out of hand, and the emitted fumes being too overpowering. Willets was the first to return, and upon going into the workings found Mr. Alderson lying on the ground in a state of semi-consciousness. With great difficulty he managed to drag him to the pit bottom, and he was quickly conveyed to the bank. It was then recognised that the position of the other two men must be serious, for they were further in the workings than Mr. Alderson. Willets, although suffering somewhat from the effects of the fumes himself, pluckily returned again to the pit in company with Mr. Cartwright and several others. The fumes were so deadly that the rescue party could not endure them for many minutes together, and had to be drawn to the top with great speed. Mr. Cartwright found the bodies of the two men lying in the roadway, and tried to drag them away, but he had to beat a hasty retreat for his own safety. At six o’clock Dr. Dando, who resides nearby, was sent for, and he pluckily descended the shaft as soon as he arrived. The rescue party then attempted to put in a sand dam, which they accomplished with great difficulty. The two men, Robinson and Davies, were found dead at about 9:30 a.m. Many deeds of splendid heroism are reported. Mr. Alderson, the manager, and Mr. Cartwright, his deputy, were overcome on several occasions; in fact, at one time as many as six of the rescue party were lying unconscious in the engine house. Dr. Dando remained down the pit for more than three hours, rendering what assistance he could to the relief parties. Eventually he was overcome by the fumes, and had to be conveyed to the top in a tub. Artificial respiration was resorted to in each case, and when the men came to themselves they reeled as though they were drunk. Most of the men were sent home to bed, and Dr. Dando speaks very highly of the heroism displayed. When called, Dr. Dando lost no time in getting to the pit, hurrying from his house with his dressing gown, wasting no time in getting dressed. The men speak of his actions with the greatest admiration. “I had to restrain a number of the men”, said the doctor in an interview, “from going back in their endeavour to fetch their comrades. It would have been certain death to them. I was proud of these men. I have never seen anything to equal it. They were nobly led by Mr. Alderson, and I cannot say how it is that he is alive today. I am sure that greater deeds of heroism have never before been seen upon a battlefield. When the men were making the dam to keep back the foul air they could not hold the shovel for more than a minute. They then had to go back to the bottom of the shaft to get air, and then rush back again. They worked splendidly. Of course, as the dam was constructed the danger from the foul air became less, and they could proceed with less difficulty.”’ (Dudley Herald, 23 April 1910 refers). Archer Cartwright was born in Lye, Worcestershire, in September 1882, and was presented with his Edward Medal by H.M. King George V at Buckingham Palace on 2 August 1910. Sold with a large quantity of copied research.
Lot 403
A LARGE CHINESE GOLD, SILVER AND TURQUOISE INLAID BRONZE GARMENT HOOK, DAIGOUWARRING STATES PERIODThe hook with a bird’s head terminal and an arched shaft decorated in gold and silver with an intricate geometric pattern of lozenges, circles and spirals, on a ground filled with turquoise inlay. The underside with a circular button, 482g, 25.5cm long, 3.5cm wide.Provenance: from the collection of Adolphe Stoclet, 1871-1949.Published: O Kümmel, Chinesische Kunsthaus, Zweihundert Hauptwerke der Ausstellung der Gesellschaft, f Ostas, Kunsthaus, Berlin, 1930, pl.XLIII. D Goldschmidt, L’Art chinois, Paris, 1931, p.60, pl.25. O Sirén, Kinas Konst under Tre Artusenden, Stockholm, 1942-43, I, pl.76b. H F E Visser, Asiatic Art, Amsterdam, 1947, no.61, pl.43. & Georges A Salles and Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, Adolphe Stoclet Collection (part I), Brussels, 1956, pp.376-379.Cf. M Knight, Bronze in Chinese Culture from the Shang to the Tang Dynasty, Orientations, August 1994, for a closely related hook of a similar size from the Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection, Seattle Art Museum, 52.58.For other similar garment hooks, see Christie’s, New York, 25th September 2020, Property from the Collection of Dr Robert and Mrs Patricia Jacobsen, lot 1529, and Sotheby’s, New York, 20th March 2007, lot 541, for an example from the Dupont d’Isigny Collection. 戰國 銅錯金銀嵌琉璃綠松石帶鉤來源：Adolphe Stoclet (斯托克萊1871-1949）收藏。出版：O Kümmel, Chinesische Kunsthaus, Zweihundert Hauptwerke der Ausstellung der Gesellschaft, f Ostas, Kunsthaus, Berlin, 1930年, 圖版XLIII. D Goldschmidt, L’Art chinois, Paris, 1931年, 頁60, 圖版25。O Sirén, Kinas Konst under Tre Artusenden, Stockholm, 1942-43年, I, 圖版76b. H F E Visser, Asiatic Art, Amsterdam, 1947年, 編號61, 圖版43, 及Georges A Salles and Daisy Lion-Goldschmidt, Adolphe Stoclet Collection (part I), Brussels, 1956年, 頁376-379。
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