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Click here to subscribeA collection of five maps, coloured field map, plan of Mr John Blamire's Estate at Hill House Dash Nook. Surveyed and drawn April 1796 by I Norman, a map laying out of ground for proposed villas at Knowefield 29/1/76 (near Carlisle). Field map Priest Hill (Earl of Lonsdale). Map plan of Morton Estate surveyed 1822 for John Foster. Ordnance Survey map Boustead Hill 1880 coloured. (5)
A British Full Size World War Two Medal Group Of Four To Include The 1939-1945 British War Medal, The 1939-1945 Defence Medal, The 1939-1945 Star Medal And The Italy Star, All Complete With Original And Correct Ribbons Together With A World War Two Royal Army Ordnance Corps Plastic Economy Cap Badge With Twin Blade Fixings To Verso.
Science, the Enlightenment & 19th Century Discovery - Association Copies, 8 monographs and academic extracts presented by their authors to Admiral William Henry Smyth KFM DCL FRS FRAS FRGS FSA (1788-1865), early 19th century and later, both English and Italian texts, 4to, (8); Astronomy, Ussher (The Rev. Henry, Royal Astronomer of Ireland): Eclipse of the Sun, observed June the 3d, 1788 [...], [4]pp, [with] [...] Observations made with a view to ascertain whether Magnifiying Power [...] contributes most to the discerning small Stars in the Day, [February 1788], [5]pp, ?Royal Society Transactions or Royal Irish Academy extracts, 4to, (2); Horlogy, Crosthwaite (John, Watch and Clock Maker, Dublin), An Account and Description of three Pendulums invented and constructed [...], [November 1787], [3]pp, 4to, (1); others, 18th century and later, including Powell (The Rev. Baden), [...] Dispersion of Light, London: 1835, 4to, (1); Galloway on Ordnance Survey trigonometry, 1843, 4to, (1); Sabine on Terrestrial Magnetic Force, London: 1850, author's presentation inscription, 4to, (1); some mathematic and scientific instrument interest, various, a few illustrated with occasional engravings, all disbound, 4to and a few 8vo, [approx. 30]
British WWII and post war Lightweight Velocity Recorder IPC/76/047. weight 30.5 lbs, NSN 6625-99-924-8200, this used to calculate the velocity of depth charges from Dreadnought and Class ships, an interesting design in the style of a fishing reel that records the speed of the which the ordnance drops and as to where is has fallen in order to make sure the delivery systems are working properly on board the ships. Excellent condition however some internal pieces missing this piece of equipment is near complete in its original wooden box.
Chimney Boys.- Davis (John, chimney sweep) Autograph Letter signed to Captain Godfrey, storekeeper of the Office of Ordnance, 1p., folio, Purfleet, 11th June 1813, "You will give directions for the Chimney shape attached to Taylors shed to be enlarged as there is a check by the roof so as to prevent the Boy or a wiff of straw to go up or down which was the occasion the chimney being on fire"; and another, Letter signed sending the report by Davis to Major Birch, Royal Engineers, a few small holes, folds, browned (2).
Dealers Lot 68 FDC with Stamps and FDI Postmarks, Multiples Includes Gardens 1983, Dogs 1979, Butterflies 1981, Scientific Achievements 1991, Ordnance Survey 1991, British Wildlife 1977, British Theatre 1982, Charles Darwin 1982. Good condition. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99.
A WWI American 1907 pattern bayonet by Remington: the straight fullered blade stamped 'US' with ordnance and inspector's marks to one side and Remington to the other, also dated '1917' over two piece wooden grip, in a steel mounted black leather scabbard stamped 'GF' to chape and throat and ''Jewell-1918' to spine, blade length 43cm.
An American M1942 pattern bayonet: the straight fullered blade stamped 'US' with ordnance mark and dated '1942' , two piece black plastic grip , in a green plastic scabbard on a canvas webbing belt, blade length 40cm, together with a British Martindale No .2 machete, stamped with alligator and maker's mark to blade, two piece wooden grip in a green canvas scabbard (2)
Three: Acting Conductor F. J. Waddell, Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps British War Medal 1914-20 (34818 W.O. Cl.1. F. J. Waddell. C.O.C.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (34818 A. Condr: F. J. Waddell. Can: A.O.C.); Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (S.Sgt. F. J. Waddell. R.C.O.C.) good very fine (3) £300-£400 --- Francis John Waddell was born at Chatham, Kent, on 1 May 1882 and having emigrated to Canada attested for the Canadian Ordnance Corps at Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 19 July 1912, having previously served for 8 years in the (British) Army Ordnance Corps. Advanced Staff Sergeant on 1 October 1915, Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant on 1 June 1916, and Acting Sub Conductor (Warrant Officer, Class I) on 4 February 1918, he served during the Great War in England only (not entitled to the Victory Medal), and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal, in recognition of valuable service rendered in connection with the war (London Gazette 13 June 1919). Eventually settling in Ashford, Kent, he died on 26 January 1979.
Royal Army Ordnance Corps Officers Battle Dress Uniform Grouping, consisting of 1949 pattern battle dress blouse with original embroidered insignia, Captains rank pips to the shoulders. Accompanied by a pair of 1946 pattern battle dress trousers, officers shirt and items of equipment. Officers service dress peaked cap with George VI officers silver gilt cap badge to the front. Set generally in good condition.
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