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Click here to subscribeAn Imari Porcelain Charger, Edo period, typically painted with a jardiniere of flowers on a brocade ground with further flowers and panels of mythical beasts 35.5cm diameter A Similar Dish, painted with a basket of flowers within a panelled foliate border and barbed rim 35cm wide (2) Circular - glaze heavily pitted with a dark patch to the reverse at the rim. Some crazing a glaze cracks. Minor fritting.Barbed - three rim chips.
William III (1694-1702), silver Halfcrown, 1696 Norwich Mint, N below first laureate and draped bust right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. III. DEI. GRA., toothed border around rim both sides, rev. small crowned cruciform shields, early Irish harp, plain angles, Lion of Nassau at centre, date surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters and dated,.+.+.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. ANNO. REGNI. OCTAVO.+.+, 14.86g (Bull 1083 R; ESC 538; S.3479). Weak in parts with streaky tone both sides, small patch of scratches on reverse from prior spot removal, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF details reverse spot removed, a rarer provincial issue.NGC certification 8368437-003.The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse "William the Third by the Grace of God," on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland." And on the edge as "An ornament and a safeguard, in the eighth year of the reign."Over £5million worth of old hammered silver was recoined into modern milled silver coinage over 1696 and 1697 of which the provincial mints of York, Norwich, Exeter, Chester, and Bristol all played a part as well as London.
A 19th century satinwood writing slope together with a Victorian brass bound walnut tea caddy, a mother of pearl inlaid workbox, an oak stationery box and other assorted boxes (qty)Satinwood writing slope: fall front lid does not sit entirely flush - the leather has been replaced and likely this sits further into the fold than previously, or possibly one of the screws of the hinge is not entirely flush. Loose piece of rosewood crossbanding back right (but complete, and present). Inkstaining to the interior. PM&Co Patent hinges to the rear section. Pen insert has some chips and losses. Knocks and surface scratches to the edges. Baize glued to the base.Burr walnut brass mounte tea caddy: splits to the domed lid, chips to the corners of the caddy tops, polish residue, some undulation to the veneer but seems stable. Old amethyst velvet to the base.flat inlaid tunbridge box - old worm, knocks and losses to extremities, water damage some lifing and misssing veneer, hinges slightly loose tunbridge box very scratched and knocked, small patch of veneer lifting, currently locked with no key, inlaid with parts missing. missing veneer to both flanksinlaid workbox: interior well used and slightly tatty with fabric fraying in places, outside a few splits and lifting to the the line inlay, light scratching but stable. minin chest of drawers: scratches, replaced handles, no great age, back panel slightly loose, drawers slide well enoughstationery box: escutcheon missing, general knocks, missing finials either side, doors chpped around the lower edge, drawer handle replaced, base edge moulding knocked with losses to the lower left side
Art Deco plastic compacts, including a French celluloid ladybird, 7.5cm x 6cm, 1945 square Lucite USA with Bird Brook Patene 1944 central design, 7cm, 1920s French black barrel bag type vanity with rope handle and tassel, cylinder 7.5cm, blue circular celluloid patch box, 3cm diameter, faux tortoiseshell La Brise fan 11.5cm max, continental 1930s gilt metal arrow head vanity on chain, 17.5cm max in floral cross stitch pouch (6)The continental 1930s gilt metal arrow head vanity on chain clasp doesn't work very well. will need a small repair. The Ladybird has a crack in the top ( See pictures ) The French black barrel has a crack in the mirror. ( See photos )
Third quarter 20th century Of bird form, signed on base JEAN DERVAL and inscribed on base POUR LEO ET GERALD. Height 28 inches, depth 9 inches.There are craze lines through the glaze; there are a few scattered areas with small patch-size flake losses to the glaze, including to the top upper rim edge of the mouth, left side of neck, front breast, etc.; otherwise, appears to be in generally good, undamaged condition; not black lightedThere are craze lines through the glaze; there are a few scattered areas with small patch-size flake losses to the glaze, including to the top upper rim edge of the mouth, left side of neck, front breast, etc.; otherwise, appears to be in generally good, undamaged condition; not black lightedAny condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
WINTERS SHELLEY: (1920-2006) American actress, Academy Award winner for Best Supporting Actress in 1959 for her role as Mrs. Petronella Van Daan in The Diary of Anne Frank and again in 1965 for her role as Rose-Ann D’Arcey in A Patch of Blue. A good signed 8 x 10 photograph of Winters in a happy, smiling head and shoulders pose. Signed in bold black fountain pen ink with her name alone to a clear area of the background of the image. EX
λ MARIO PRASSINOS (FRENCH 1916-1985) UNTITLED Oil on canvas Signed (lower left); inscribed and dated Aout 60 EYC (verso) 33 x 24cm (12 x 9¼ in.)Provenance: Private Collection, France, gifted by the artist Thence by descent to the present owner Condition Report: Light surface dirt throughout. Inspection under UV reveals one small patch of retouching to the upper right corner. Otherwise appears to be in good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
λ ANDY GOLDSWORTHY (BRITISH B. 1956) DARK ELM PATCH, MIDDLETON WOODS, YORKSHIRE Two chromogenic prints mounted onto card Signed, dated 4th Nov '80, titled and inscribed (along lower edge) Overall: 68 x 86cm (26¾ x 33¾ in.)This work is number 3 from an edition of 5 and is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist and dated 4th November '80. Provenance: Private Collection, Roger Leigh (acquired directly from the artist 21 September 1986)) Thence by descent to the present owners Condition Report: Unexamined out of glazed frame. Appears to be in good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer
A rare Second War armed merchant cruiser operations D.S.M. group of eleven awarded to Leading Seaman L. R. V. White, Royal Fleet Reserve, late Mercantile Marine and Royal Navy, who was decorated for his gallant deeds in the famous South Atlantic clash between the Carnarvon Castle and enemy raider Thor. He was subsequently Mentioned in Despatches for his bravery when L.S.T. 422 was lost in a mine-field during a violent storm off Anzio on 26 January 1944 with the loss of over 450 lives Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P.J. 49705 L. R. V. White, L./S., H.M.S. Carnarvon Castle); British War Medal 1914-20 (J. 49705 L. R. V. White, A.B., R.N.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (Leonard R. V. White); Victory Medal 1914-19 (J. 49705 L. R. V. White, A.B., R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, coinage bust (J. 49705 (PO. B. 17439) L. R. V. White, L.S., R.F.R.) minor official corrections to naming on the first and last, the three Great War awards with edge bruising and polished, thus fine, the remainder good very fine and better (11) £1,800-£2,200 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Strong Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, May 2011. D.S.M. London Gazette 6 June 1941: ‘For great courage and devotion to duty in action against an armed merchant raider.’ The original recommendation states: ‘On the occasion of the action between H.M.S. Carnarvon Castle and a German armed raider on 5 December 1940, with all lights out, owing to the circuits being cut by a shell, and a hit just over the magazine causing a fire, he carried out his duty with the utmost courage, in the most trying conditions.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 1 August 1944. The original commendation from the Commander-in-Chief states: ‘It has been brought to my notice that on 26 January 1944, when L.S.T. 422 was lost by enemy action, the officers and ratings named above displayed great courage and devotion to duty in remaining aboard their ship, endeavouring to save her although she was heavily on fire and known to be carrying petrol and ammunition. The officers and ratings concerned are to be commended on their behaviour which was in accordance with the highest traditions of the Service.’ Leonard Richard Vincent White was born in Southampton, Hampshire in February 1900 and entered the Mercantile Marine as boy seaman in 1915, in which year he served in the Essequibo, Soudan and Walmer Castle. Transferring to the Royal Navy in February 1916, he served as a Boy 1st Class in H.M.S. Patia from May 1917 until January 1918, and, with the exception of three months ashore in early 1918, as an Able Seaman in H.M. Yacht Vanessa until the end of hostilities, his service record noting that he shared in the prize bounty for the destruction of a U-Boat - most probably the U-107 which fell victim to a depth-charge attack delivered by the Vanessa off the Yorkshire coast on 27 July 1918, confirmation of her “kill” including the headless body of a German sailor. Transferring to the Royal Fleet Reserve as a Leading Seaman in February 1930, White was awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in April 1933 and mobilised in his old rate on the renewal of hostilities in September 1939, when he joined the armed merchant cruiser Carnarvon Castle, in which capacity he was still serving at the time of her famous clash with the German raider Thor in the South Atlantic on 5 December 1940. Kenneth Poolman’s Armed Merchant Cruisers takes up the story: ‘Twenty minutes after the first shots had been fired the range was down to 14,000 yards, which gave Carnarvon Castle’s old guns a chance. Soon both ships were within range of each other. The German turned to port. Carnarvon Castle’s electrical fire control communications were badly shot up, making salvo firing difficult, but her gunners thought they had made hits on the enemy’s stern. The raider turned to starboard, made smoke and retired behind it, then reappeared again and opened fire with her starboard battery in four-gun salvos. At 8.38 p.m. Carnarvon Castle was rapidly closing the range when two torpedoes were sighted from the bridge, their white tracks on slightly diverging courses. Hardy turned the big A.M.C. under full helm to starboard and steered between them, and they passed harmlessly fifty yards away on either beam. Four minutes later the range was down to 8,000 yards. Thor, with the British shells going over her, turned right round to bring her port battery to bear once more, and hit Carnarvon Castle’s upperworks repeatedly, setting her on fire in several places. At ten minutes past nine Hardy decided to open the range and get the fires under control behind a smoke screen. All his fire control circuits were disabled and his guns in individual control. The haze had increased, and the enemy was continually turning smoke on and off, making spotting through the splashes of her shots very difficult and hitting a matter of luck, but from Carnarvon Castle they saw a shell burst under the enemy’s bridge at the extreme range of 14,000 yards. After that the A.M.Cs shells were falling short, while the German 5.9s were pitching round her. The raider continued firing until the range had opened to 18,000 yards. Hardy altered course to try and keep in touch, but the enemy disappeared behind his smokescreen and the ever increasing haze, steaming at 18 knots towards the north-east. Thor’s old guns were giving trouble with leaking recoil cylinders and barrels that would not train properly, but the Carnarvon Castle was in a far worse condition. It was 11.15 before she had put out all her fires. In view of her extensive damage Captain Hardy decided to steer for Montevideo. Commodore Pegram, who had succeeded Harwood in command of the South American Divison at the end of August, met Carnarvon Castle on 6 December in the cruiser Enterprise, inspected her damage and ordered her into Montevideo for repair, then sent Enterprise north to look for her opponent, but the raider had disappeared. Carnarvon Castle buried her six dead and reached Montevideo at 7 p.m. on 7 December with her sick bay full of wounded. Asturias returned to the South American Division once more, as her relief. The ship was too badly damaged to go into action again immediately, though there was no immediate need to dock her. The Uruguayan authorities granted her seventy-two hours to make immediate essential repairs. In contrast to the cold reception given to the Graf Spee a year previously when she had sought refuge from Admiral Harwood’s squadron, local repair firms were eager to offer their services to the British A.M.C., and some of the plates cut from the pocket battleship’s scuttled hulk out in the estuary were actually used to patch up Carnarvon Castle’s shell holes. With temporary repairs completed, Carnarvon Castle left for Table Bay, Cape Town. She was saluted by a special guard of honour as she passed through the harbour entrance.’ White, whose actions prevented the magazine blowing-up, was awarded the D.S.M., one of five ratings from Carnarvon Castle to be gazetted for the same distinction in June 1941, and he received his decoration at a Buckingham Palace investiture in April 1942, taking with him his wife and son to Buckingham Palace. As he late wrote: ‘It was shortly before that my wife lost all her family in an air raid.’ Departing the armed merchant cruiser in the following month, he served at the gunnery establishment Vernon and the Greenock base Orlando...
The important Great War D.S.O., D.S.C. and Bar, Second World War O.B.E. group of nine awarded to Group Captain B. D. ‘Billiken’ Hobbs, Royal Canadian Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service, who, in a matter of months, was credited with the confirmed destruction of the Zeppelin L. 43, the sinking of the UC-6 and the probable sinking of another enemy submarine - the whole as a pilot of Large American Seaplanes operating out of Felixstowe’s famous ‘Spider’s Web’ His family having moved to Canada in 1900, he was taught to fly at his own expense in 1912 by a certain Orville Wright, became the most decorated pilot of the ‘Aero Club of America’ to have joined the British flying services, and went on to complete the first trans-Canada flight before becoming a founder member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamels, with integral top ribbon bar; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, hallmarked London 1917, the reverse privately engraved, ‘Flt. S. Lieut. Basil D. Hobbs, D.S.O. R.N.A.S. 22 June 1917’; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Flt. Lt. B. D. Hobbs, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Canadian Voluntary Service Medal 1939-45, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, silver, mounted court-style as worn, the first with loose obverse centre, otherwise generally good very fine (9) £16,000-£20,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Exceptional Naval and Polar Awards formed by R. C. Witte, Dix Noonan Webb, December 2007. D.S.O. London Gazette 20 July 1917. O.B.E. London Gazette 14 June 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘Group Captain Hobbs has served with distinction throughout an extensive period of war service. As Commanding Officer of Royal Canadian Air Force Station, Patricia Bay, he has carried out his duties in an exemplary manner. At all times he has given his best to the service and all personnel under him have profited by his experience, good judgement, and fine leadership. This officer's record throughout his career has been outstanding. By his splendid devotion to duty, initiative, and efficiency he has rendered highly meritorious service to the Royal Canadian Air Force.’ D.S.C. London Gazette 22 June 1917. Bar to D.S.C. London Gazette 30 November 1917: ‘For services in action with enemy submarines.’ Basil Deacon ‘Billiken’ Hobbs was born in Reading, Berkshire on 20 December 1894, and was educated at the Public and High Schools of Sault Saint Marie in Ontario, where his family had settled as farmers in 1900. A keen student of early aviation, he obtained lessons from Orville Wright at Dayton, Ohio, paying the master pilot a rate of one dollar a minute for his expertise, and notching up a grand total of four hours’ flying time before enrolling as a trainee in the ‘Aero Club of America’. With the advent of hostilities in August 1914, he made his way to the U.K. and joined the Royal Naval Air Service, and qualified for his “Wings” in December 1915. Having then been commissioned as a Flight Sub-Lieutenant, he qualified on American Large Seaplanes and went operational out of Felixstowe in early 1917, gaining his first D.S.C. for a U-Boat claim on 12 March. Indeed his ensuing operational career with Felixstowe’s famous ‘Spider Web’ seaplane patrol would witness several highly successful encounters with the enemy, but none would match up to the magnitude of the results he achieved on the night of 14 June: ‘I have the honour to submit the following report of a Zeppelin patrol carried out in Large American Seaplane No. 8677 this morning. In accordance with your orders, we proceeded at 5.15 a.m. B.S.T. and at 7.30 a.m. after making good course 72 magnetic, we sighted the Dutch coast at Vlieland, where we altered course for Felixstowe. At 8.40 a.m., we were again over Vlieland at 500 feet when we sighted a Zeppelin five miles away on our starboard bow at about 1,500 feet, steering due North. Its approximate position was 53 20 N. 4 40 E. We at once proceeded to attack at full speed, climbing 2,000 feet. Flight Lieutenant B. D. Hobbs was piloting the machine, Sub-Lieutenant R. F. L. Dickey manned the bow gun, W./T. Operator H. M. Davis (A.M. II, 20254) manned the midship gun, and A.M.T. (Engineer) A. W. Goody (F. 12237) manned the stern gun. As we approached the Zeppelin, we dived for her tail at about 100 knots. Her number L. 43 was observed on the tail and bow, and also a Maltese Cross in a black circle. The midship gun opened fire with tracer ammunition, and when about 100 feet above Sub-Lieutenant Dickey opened fire with Brock and Pomeroy ammunition as the machine passed diagonally over the tail from starboard to port. After two bursts the Zeppelin burst into flames. Cutting off engines we turned sharply to starboard and passed over her again. She was by this time completely enveloped in flames and falling very fast. Three men were observed to fall out on her way down. Flames and black smoke were observed for some time after wreckage reached the water. We then set course for Felixstowe arriving at 11.15 a.m.’ (Hobbs’ official report, refers). So ended the three-month career of Zeppelin L. 43, Hobbs being awarded the D.S.O., Dickey the D.S.C., and Davis and Goody D.S.M.s. On 17 June, once more in American Large Seaplane No. 8677, with Flight Sub-Lieutenant R. F. L. Dickey as 2nd pilot and gunner, Hobbs probably destroyed an enemy seaplane off the coast of Vlieland: ‘The hostile machine maintained a continuous machine-gun fire and circled round attempting to get under the rail of our seaplane, which, however, successfully outmanoeuvred the enemy machine, and opened fire with both forward and rear guns. Several bursts were observed to penetrate the fuselage and others to take effect on the nose and tail of the machine. The enemy Observer disappeared from view, presumably wounded, the firing ceased and the machine broke off the action, pursuing an erratic course to the eastward, firing two red signal lights, and was lost to view close to the water ... ’ (R.N.A.S. operational report No. 36, for the period 16-30 June 1917. refers). Another ‘probable’ was claimed by Hobbs and Dickey in No. 8677 on 15 September, on this occasion an enemy submarine. R.N.A.S. operational report No. 41 for the period 1-15 September 1917 takes up the story: ‘Large American Seaplane No. 8677 left Felixstowe at 0645 on a convoy patrol and at 0730 the conning tower of a hostile submarine was sighted at a distance of not more than half a mile, and almost in a direct line with the seaplane’s course. The submarine appeared to be rising, but must have sighted the seaplane, as it commenced to submerge almost immediately. It was steering due North, and the conning tower, painted a very light grey colour, was clearly visible. The seaplane, which was flying at a height of 1,000 feet, and at a speed of 60 knots, increased its speed to 80 knots, and, flying over the submarine, the conning tower of which was still showing, released two 230lb. bombs. Both bombs were observed to explode in the centre of the wash, about 10 feet ahead of the conning tower (which by this time was submerged) and in line with it. The seaplane circled for some time, and observed a large patch of dark brown oil, which seemed to spread very quickly, calming the water - which was very rough ...
The Great War D.S.C. and Bar, A.F.C. group of six awarded to Group Captain V. Gaskell-Blackburn, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service, who, having participated in the first ever carrier-borne air strike in 1914, spotted for the Severn and Mersey against the Konigsberg in East Africa and was twice decorated for his gallant deeds in the Kut-el-Amara and Ctesiphon operations of 1915-16 Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, hallmarked London 1915; Air Force Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (Flt. Lieut. V. G. Blackburn, D.S.C. R.N.A.S.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Col. V. Gaskell-Blackburn, R.A.F.); Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, generally good very fine (6) £12,000-£16,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2007. Vivian Gaskell-Blackburn was born in Leeds in 1892 and, shortly after leaving Uppingham, learnt to fly a Bristol biplane at Brooklands, taking his Pilot’s Certificate in September 1913 (No. 617). Commissioned in the Royal Naval Air Service on the outbreak of hostilities, he was quickly in action, piloting an Admiralty Type 74 “Folder” Seaplane in the famous Cuxhaven Raid on Christmas Day 1914, the world’s first carrier air strike. The operation, in essence an air reconnaissance of the Heligoland Bight, including Cuxhaven, was made by nine seaplanes, the pilots and their machines being conveyed to a point about 12 miles to the north of Heligoland before being lowered onto the water from the seaplane carriers Empress, Engadine and Riviera - the Arethusa and Undaunted, and eight destroyers, acted as escort. Seven of the seaplanes rose without any difficulty into the air, but the remaining two machines refused to become airborne with their heavy weight of bombs and had to be swung back on board their parent carriers. The former, with their pilots huddling deeper into their draughty cockpits in the clear, icy air, set course for Cuxhaven. Gaskell-Blackburn’s subsequent experiences, and those of his Observer, C.P.O. Mechanic J. W. Bell, are described in R. D. Layman’s definitive history, The Cuxhaven Raid: ‘After coming under fire from trawlers and destroyers, Gaskell-Blackburn ran into fog that ‘rendered navigation extremely difficult’, so much so that he was unable to tell where he crossed the coastline ... To the north-west he noted a number of destroyers steaming seaward and what appeared to be a British seaplane heading the same direction. Also to the north, Bell observed, were three battlecruisers and about 15 other vessels, all making heavy smoke ... The first three cruisers ‘opened an extremely hot anti-aircraft fire,’ as did the battlecruisers as the Short flew between the two groups of ships. The German fire was accurate for height, but the shells burst behind the planes. He reported, ‘I came then to the outskirts of Wilhelmshaven and was again subjected to an extremely hot anti-aircraft fire ... the most accurate and fiercest fire during the trip.’ A small-calibre shell or a large metal fragment from a heavier missile tore through a main float and damaged a starboard under-carriage strut, damage Bell could see by peering from his cockpit. Gaskell-Blackburn aimed two bombs at what he believed was the land battery responsible; it did not fire again, and my observer reported that he thought we did damage it’ ... With fuel running short, Gaskell-Blackburn decided not to take the return route via Wangeroog and the other Frisian islands, but headed west-north-west over the mainland. The fog closed in again during this inland flight, forcing him to keep to 700 feet. Every time the Short emerged into a momentarily clear patch of sky, he reported, it was fired at by anti-aircraft guns or rifles ... Gaskell-Blackburn reached the coast near Baltrum Island, Norderney’s neighbour to the east, emerging into clear sky, quickly recognising Norderney and heading north to seek the carriers ... ’ Layman next describes Gaskell-Blackburn’s ditching and rescue by the submarine E. 11, the latter already having picked up another pilot: ‘About ten minutes later E. 11’s lookouts spotted an airship to starboard - in fact the Zeppelin L5 commanded by Kapitanleutnant Klaus Hirsch - a complication compounded by the additional arrival of two more R.N.A.S. seaplanes, both dangerously short of fuel (No. 814 crewed by Gaskell-Blackburn and Bell, and No. 815 by Oliver and Bell). Both swept down and landed alongside the submarine, just as Nasmith spotted another looming danger in the form of a periscope (it was, in fact, the British submarine D. 6, hastening to the scene to offer assistance) ... Nasmith, tackling the problem of rescuing four airmen in the face of what appeared to be imminent underwater and aerial attack, acted with the cool-headed precision that would win him fame later in the war. Casting off the tow-line to [Miley’s] No. 120, he manoeuvred E. 11 so close to No. 815 that Oliver and Bell were able to step aboard her, then hailed Gaskell-Blackburn and Bell to swim to the submarine. Doffing their flying clothes and the impedimenta that Malone had insisted upon, they dived from their tilting plane and were hauled, dripping, aboard E. 11. Although the airship was now closing fast, Nasmith was obedient to the orders to destroy abandoned aircraft if possible. Since E. 11, like most British submarines in 1914, as yet lacked a deck gun, he ordered a machine-gun up from below and began to pepper the seaplanes’ floats with it. Oliver joined in with his pistol. Before this fire could have any effect, the aerial menace got too close for comfort, and Nasmith ordered a crash dive. With L5 nearly overhead, he waved his cap defiantly as he made for the conning tower hatch. It has often been claimed that the gesture confused the airshipmen into thinking E. 11 was a U-boat capturing enemy planes and caused them to delay dropping bombs. Gaskell-Blackburn thought so at the time. But there is nothing in German accounts to suggest the gesture was even seen, and Hirsch’s report makes it clear he was quite aware that the submarine was an enemy craft. He saw the rescue of the airmen clearly just before he sent two bombs crashing down. Their explosions shook both E. 11 and D. 6, although the former had time to dive to 40 feet before they went off and the latter was 60 feet down. The men on each submarine thought their boat was the target, but Hirsch’s account indicates he was aiming simply in the general vicinity of the seaplanes and the submerged E. 11, hoping any or all might be damaged. Observing no effect from the bombs, he headed seaward toward the Harwich Force. Nasmith meanwhile took E. 11 down to rest on the seabed, where at 20 fathoms the submariners shared their Christmas turkey and plum pudding with their five unusual guests.’ Gaskell-Blackburn was mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 19 February 1915 refers), and his Observer, C.P.O. Mechanic J. W. Bell, was awarded the D.S.M. In the operations against the Königsberg in East Africa in July 1915, while piloting a Henri Farman biplane out of Mafia Island, Gaskell-Blackburn was commended for his work in spotting the fall of shot from H.M’s monitors Severn and Mersey. And in the following month, on the 15th, he carried out a reconnaissance with Flight Commander Cull, D.S.O., this time in a newly delivered Cauldron G. III aircraft, in order to assess the damage caused the enemy cruiser; an excellent photograph of Gaskell-Blackburn at the helm of his Henri Farman, taken on Mafia Island in July 1915, is in the collection of the Fleet Air Ar...
† HENRI CARTIER-BRESSON (1908-2004); a silvered print, 'Ireland 1962', from the Discerning Eye, property of the collection of Eric Franck, Part 1, with photograph from Discerning Eye verso, 44.5 x 30cm, framed and glazed.Provenance: Photographies, Sotheby's, November 11th 2011, lot 77, illustrated in the World of Henry Cartier-Bresson, Thames & Hudson, London 1968, page 65.Condition Report: Please see additional images of signature and blind stamp.There is a slight patch of scratching to the bottom left quarter and slight handling mark to the top right quarter.
Oak chest of drawers, adapted, fitted with two short and three long drawers, width 92cm, depth 55cm, height 102cm.Condition report:The top has an irregular lozenge-shaped patch to the front; there is also a split extending from the left hand edge along a grainline, almost across the entire width. The side panels have vertical splits/ join lines. The drawers run well. SOme of the simple outline moulding is missing. Looks as through the bracket feet are later - it could be that this once formed the upper half of a chest-on-chest.
A pair of silver communion goblets, Walter Brind, London 1793, gilt interior, ridged circular foot, 16cm height, total weight 16.9oz (slight filling to stems). Condition report:One has an obvious patch repair to the foot, evident to both surfaces. Both have slightly squeezed bowls, and evidence suggesting they have both had dings and dents worked out in the past.The foot rim to the goblet with the patch has a slight ding to the shape. Both stems partly filled.
Juvenalia & Ephemera - Edwardian and later children's books including Edith Fraser 'Floppity-Hop', Patch The Puppy illustrated by Winifred Martin, Playful Animals published by B.B.Ltd featuring Bonzo the dog; Raphael Tuck Flower painting book, LOTS of Things by Mabel Lucie Atwell, Noddy and The Magic Rubber by Enid Blyton, etc; various early 20th century Sheffield Sunday school hymn books; coronation books, etc qty
▲ John Kiki (b.1943) 'Evening Walk' signed 'John Kiki', inscribed with title, and dated '1999/2006' verso, mixed media on canvas167 x 127.5cmCondition ReportFramed: 169 x 129cmSurface dirt. Cracking in places, predominantly to areas of thick impasto. The reverse has several large patches of canvas applied which are believed to be re-inforcements for the thick, heavy layers of board, canvas and paint that the artist has used to create the work. There is a further small patch repair measuring 3cm x 6cm verso. Please contact the department for additional images.
A LOUIS VUITTON BURGUNDY CARDIGAN BY KIM JONES Ribbed-knit with contrast metallic-striped trims, patch embroidery to chest and sleeve, and button-front closure From 2017 Spring/Summer collection Size S Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A GUCCI GG FLORAL PRINT WALLET 'GG' monogram coated canvas in beige with a floral pattern overlay, features a flap closure opening to a mauve leather interior with card slots, patch pockets, and a snap-button compartment Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A PAIR OF LOUIS VUITTON BROWN DENIM PANTS With a straight-leg cut, and a 'Gaston' leather patch at the back pocket Size XL Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A KENZO JUNGLE STRIPED CARDIGAN Circa 1990's, detailed with felt floral appliqués, contrast trim, patch pockets, and decorated button closure Size S Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A LOUIS VUITTON TWEED COAT DRESS WIth contrast frayed trim, short sleeves, and four front patch pockets From 2014 Resort collection Size 40 Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A MARNI COLORBLOCK WOOL COAT Designed with a two-tone color-block construction, featuring a pointed collar, oversized patch pockets, and an asymmetrical contrast chest pocket, finished with a front button closure SIze 40 Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A PAIR OF ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA TECHMERINO SNEAKERS Designed with a mesh body, round toe, rubber sole, front lace-up closure, rear pull tab, and a branded tongue patch Size US 12.5 Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
A LOUIS VUITTON STRIPED KNIT BOMBER JACKET With a gold-tone zip hardware, contrast patch pocket with snap buttons, and ribbed trims Size M Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale without disclosing the identity of the owner. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
GARY NUMAN AND RELATED LP AND 12" COLLECTION - a collection of approximately 75 Gary Numan and related LPs and 12". Collection to include: Photograph: The Best Of (INT 146.606), Cars The Collection (numbered - 239/300) - includes badge and patch, In Conversation - picture disc, Savage: Songs From A Broken World, I Can't Stop - shaped 7", Radio Heart (feat Gary Numan) - shaped 7", London Times - shaped 7", Bezerker - shaped 7", This Is Love (includes flexi interview 7"), Tubeway Army - The Peel Sessions, Assassin, Down In The Dark, The Pleasure Principle Live, and more. The collection is generally in VG+ to Ex+ condition
FOUR BOXES AND ONE SUITCASE OF DOLLS, BOOKS AND SEWING MACHINE to include a collection of 'Tiny Tears' dolls, vintage teddy bears, an original Appalachian Art Works Inc. 'Cabbage Patch Doll' 129, Fisher Price dolls, a large collection of holiday souvenir dolls from around the world, etc. together with a canteen of stainless steel 'Sheffield Cutlery', a box of doll collecting books and a Riccar sewing machine model number 8500S (s.d/a.f) (4 boxes + loose)
CHANEL VINTAGE Blazer, Gr. 38, Koll.: 1994 C. Modell aus Tweed in Pastelltönen, vier aufgesetzte Taschen an Brust und Leiste, Knöpfe mit goldfarbenen CC-Logo-Detail, Knopfverschluss und spitzer Umlegekragen. Seitennahterweiterung, sonst gut erhalten. | CHANEL VINTAGE blazer, size 38, coll.: 1994 C. Model in tweed in pastel shades, four patch pockets at chest and placket, buttons with gold-tone CC logo detail, button closure and pointed turn-down collar. Side seam expansion, otherwise in good condition.
WW2 German Luftwaffe Cap Insignia Collection Featuring Fabric and Metal DesignsThis collection includes significant World War II German Luftwaffe military insignia, primarily used on enlisted men's visor caps. The centerpiece is a Luftwaffe cockade insignia measuring approximately 14 cm in width and 4.5 cm in height. It features a central emblem with a red dot, surrounded by concentric rings set within a wreath of oak leaves, with wings extending from each side.Also included are two additional military cap insignias. The first is a fabric patch with a pink embroidered wreath measuring approximately 6 cm horizontally and 4 cm vertically. The second is a metal insignia with a wreath design and central disc, measuring 6 cm horizontally and 3.5 cm vertically. The fabric and metal insignia were typically worn to signify rank and affiliation within the German forces during World War II.
Collection of Hand-Carved Wooden Teddy Bear FigurinesThis charming collection features hand-carved wooden teddy bear figurines, each meticulously crafted with unique details and vibrant paintwork. The bears vary in size and pose, including standing and sitting positions. Notable features include a bear holding a red heart, another dressed in a green suit with a red bow tie, and a bear with a stitched patch on its head. Each teddy is distinctively adorned with different outfits and accessories, showcasing a wide range of facial expressions and postures, making this a delightful assortment for any collector or decorative display.
Collection of Handbags in Various Styles and Finishes This group includes a variety of nine handbags, differing in size, shape, material, and styling, with noted features as follows: 1. **Purple Handbag**: Medium-sized; smooth purple leather exterior; gold-tone metallic side clasp for an optional shoulder strap. 2. **Light Brown Handbag**: Dome-shaped; patterned leather with an ostrich-like texture; fitted with polished handles. 3. **Black Tote**: Vertical, unstructured design; black leather with a pebbled finish; wide open top. 4. **Brown Multi-Compartment Bag**: Medium-sized functional design; earthy brown tones; equipped with multiple zippers and visible metal hardware. 5. **Tan Handbag**: Structured tall design in tan leather; gold-tone zipper along the top, decorated with a padlock-shaped emblem. 6. **Red Handbag**: Medium-sized; structured rectangular design; smooth, vibrant red leather with slim handles and subtle stitching details. 7. **Dark Brown Handbag**: Large rounded silhouette; soft dark brown leather; side zipper and wide straps for ease of carrying. 8. **Black Patent Leather Coin Purse**: Compact, trapezoidal shape; glossy black finish; gold-tone clasp, metallic frame, and a thin strap. 9. **Dark Brown Jasper Conran Handbag**: Medium-sized with a structured rectangular design; smooth leather exterior, magenta fabric interior; branded with a "JASPER CONRAN" embossed patch on the lining. ### Additional Notable Details: - Includes a **vintage Jane Shilton black leather handbag**, lined with branded fabric reading "JANE SHILTON" and marked "Made in England." - The collection showcases various textured finishes such as smooth, pebbled, and patterned leather. - Contrasting hardware elements, including gold-tone and silver-tone zippers, decorative emblems, and functional clasps, add distinct details. ### Dating and Potential Provenance: The styles and craftsmanship suggest mid-to-late 20th century through early 21st century (1980s–2010s), with specific items such as the Jane Shilton bag indicating British manufacture. This collection is suited for collectors or enthusiasts of designer and vintage handbags, offering a diverse range of functional and decorative accessories.
Collection of British and Commonwealth Military and Merchant Navy Insignias A diverse collection of military and naval badges and patches, including two heraldic royal crest badges featuring the British coat of arms with "Dieu Et Mon Droit," various chevron rank stripes, a Merchant Navy sleeve patch, and RAF "Air Training" and pilot wings insignias. Notable items include a Canada wing patch, gold lion and kangaroo patch, embroidered "HD" monogram emblems, a parachute drop badge, and miscellaneous designs such as birds in flight and an eagle crest. Sizes range from approximately 4-10 cm. Likely of British and Commonwealth origin, spanning armed forces and Merchant Navy associations.
Lilliput Lane: A collection of approximately over one hundred models including "The Royal Train at Sandringham" model No. L2517 limited edition 1738, with wooden base and certificate "Tranquillity" model No. 813, limited edition 1637, "Christmas Eve" model No. L2651, limited edition No.0027, "H Samuel Buckingham Palace" model No. L3492, "The Happiest Celebration" model No. L2899, limited edition 206, "Beamish" model No. L2593, limited edition 415, "Cinderella Castle" model No. L2483, limited edition 0535, "Westminster Abbey" model No. L3397, limited edition 1283, "Cley-Next-the-Sea", and others (one table top)Models include Home for the Holidays, It's all at the Co-Op, Paint your Own, Fountains Abbey, By the Mill Stream, Cremlin Moor, Chatsworth Blooms, Christmas Cake, Loch Ness Lodge, Watsons Christmas Shopping, Stormy Waters, Burley Street Garage , Cockles & Muscles, Christmas at Tintagael Old Post Office, Christmas at Moreton Stores, Queen of Windermere, Holy Post, Golden Days, Patterdale Post Office, Little Summer House, Little Smithy, Cobble Combe - Plaque, Paint yout own Polly put the kettle on, Nederlande, The Giddy Aunts Tearoom, Evensong, Revolution Horse, Peardrop Parlour, Honeysuckle Dovecot, Comfort Cottage, Fuchsa Cottage, Cabbage Patch Corner, Campanula Cottage, Blarney Castle, The Little MillPlease note condition reports are not available for this lot. Viewing advised. Sold as seen.
Modern Gents Clothing comprising an Armani Collezioni light tan leather jacket with collar and button fastening (labelled size 48), Nicole Farhi chocolate soft leather jacket with collar, button fastening, patch pockets, (size M), Real Cow-Hide by Campari light tan leather long line jacket with collar, two pairs of pockets, button fastening, vent to the reverse (labelled size 38), Kenzo Homme slim-fit grey striped long sleeve shirt with double cuffs (labelled size 41/16), (4) Armani Jacket - 42" chest, 30" bottom of collar to hem - some wear and fading. Farhi Jacket - 44" chest, 30.5" length, slight wear. Campari Jacket - 42" chest, 31" length, some fading and wear overall. Kenzo shirt - 40" chest, 31" length, some fading.
Dickens (Charles) Our Mutual Friend, 2 vol., first edition in book form, half-titles, wood-engraved frontispieces and 38 plates by Marcus Stone, vol. 1 with 36pp. publisher's catalogue at end, vol. 2 with advertisement f. and 4pp. publisher's catalogue at end dated November 1865, half-title to vol. 2 with very small ink mark or stain, scattered foxing, original blind-stamped cloth, rebacked preserving original gilt backstrips (slightly faded, particularly gilt to vol. 1), small patch of faint discolouration to vol. 2 upper cover, small loss to spine ends, some wear to corners and joints, endpapers renewed, [Smith I, 15], Chapman and Hall, 1865; and others by or relating to Dickens, including the 3 vol. first edition in book form of Master Humphrey's Clock, and the Fountain Press reprint of Pickwick Papers in 20 parts, 8vo (28)
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