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Lot 559
A ruby and diamond ring and earring set, the ring centred with an oval-shaped ruby within a surround of round brilliant-cut and baguette-shaped diamonds in platinum, with a pair of ruby and diamond flowerhead cluster earrings in white gold, earrings 1cm high, post fittings, ring size N 1/2 approximately (with re-sizing balls)
Lot 481
A George III gold Serjeant-at-Law's ring, the outer band inscribed 'Ung Roy Ung Loy Ung Foy' (One King, One Faith, One Law) between reeded borders in gold, with London hallmarks for 1816, 1cm wide, size P, 3.4g This is probably one of a handful of rings given out by The Hon. William Firth upon his call to post as Serjeant-at-Law in 1817. See Bayly-Moore, J., 'Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Courts... etc', Vol I, (Charles Hunter: 1818), p.1 For similar examples see British Museum exhibits, for example no. AF.1749
Lot 269
A pair of natural pearl and diamond earrings, the natural pearls suspend from old circular-cut diamonds in gold, post fittings, 1.6cm high Accompanied by report number 80272-31 dated 16 August 2020 from GCS stating that the cream pearls measure 10.2 x 9.8 x 7.2 and 10.2 x 9.4 x 7.9mm and are natural saltwater with no indications of treatment.
Lot 618
A pair of Edwardian sapphire and diamond drop earrings, the upper cluster sections set with cushion-shaped sapphires within a surround of old circular-cut diamonds, suspending larger sapphire and diamond clusters below openwork scroll sections in platinum, principal sapphires approximately 2.00cts each, sapphires approximately 5.00cts total, diamonds approximately 1.00cts total, post fittings, 4.3cm high, fitted case Accompanied by report number 80267 dated 29 July 2020 from GCS stating that the cushion-shaped sapphires are natural sapphires, all with no indications of heating. Origin: x 3 Sri Lanka (Ceylon), x 1 Burma (Myanmar)
Lot 271
A pair of natural pearl and diamond drop earrings, the pearls suspend from foliate upper sections set with graduated round brilliant-cut diamonds white gold, post and clip fittings, French import marks, 4.3cm high Accompanied by report number 79233-36 dated 18 December 2019 from GCS stating that the grey pearls measure 21.3 and 21.7mm long approximately and are natural saltwater with no indications of treatment.
Lot 581
A 19th Century mahogany and marquetry inlaid barometer thermometer with alcohol thermometer, the silver dial inscribed "Lione & Co. No. 125 Holburn Hill, London", 98.5 cm long CONDITION REPORTS In answer to the question - is this an item we would be happy to post? The answer would be no - due to the specialist nature of this item and mercury involved we would not be happy ourselves to post. Please contact either specialist agents for this or arrange collection in person.
Lot 296
A Royal Worcester scalloped cabinet platepost-warthe claret ground with heavy carpet gilding, painted with a central circular panel of fruit, artist signed J. Reed, printed factory marks in gold, 23.5cm diameterCondition report: Condition overall very good with no damages or repairs. Both the gilding and the centrally painted fruit panel are in a good order, with no signs of crazing, scuffs, or wear.
Lot 800
Dutch Style Electric Bicycle - Classic Click by Juicy Bikes. The bike is only 18 months old bought for an 80th birthday present but sadly hardly used by the lady so in almost new condition. The bike comes with an upgraded long range battery 40-55 (64-88km) a comfort gel saddle with tip up seat post; quick adjust handlebar stem; mid-frame battery position to provide low centre of gravity and rider stability and pannier bags with rain cover 250W 36V, maintenance free, brushless DC, rear hub motor delivers maximum power and assisted speed up to 15.5 MPH (UK/EU legal maximum). Assisted speed is 15.5mph with 26 inch wheels
Lot 441
A large quantity of ephemera relating to the London Irish Rifles (1st Battalion), including WW1 photos, post-cards, amps and documents, also 1930's / 40's dated ephemera complied by Lt. Sydney Major relating to the history of the regiment, and also 1990's correspondence from Lt. Major's son relating to updating the history of the regiment NB Battalion fought at Loos, Ypres,Vimy Ridge, Arras and The Somme
Lot 933
modelled as a gentleman, signed and dated 1850 verso 60cm highFootnote: Provenance: Wood Dalling Hall, Norfolk This bust probably represents one Thomas Clark, on account of the inscribed date 1850, for he exhibited such an item in the Royal Academy in 1850, under no. 1405 (Algernon Graves,The Royal Academy of Art, a Complete Dictionary of Contributors and their Works…, London, 1905-6, p. 332 (untraced). Known as John Kirk of Dumfries (b. 1832- d. post-1854), the sculptor went to the R.A. Schools in 1847 and won a silver medal for a model in the following year. In 1850, he was working at the Birmingham School of Design. He exhibited at the R.A. from 1847-54 and the British Institution, 1849-54. We are grateful to Dr Charles Avery for his assistance with this catalogue entry.Condition report: A few minor chips and a little dirty, but generally fine.
Lot 87
with carved dragon pediment and floral and fruit panel to the base, on splay legs with ball and claw feet 200 x 95cmFootnote: The present lot was acquired by Lady MacDonald whilst she was in China and Japan during a turbulent time between 1893 and 1912. Her husband, Sir Claude MacDonald, was in post as the representative of the British Government, firstly in China and then in Japan from 1900. The mirror has remained in the family since her death in 1945.Condition report: joints loose, a carved panel above the leg missing to the reverse
Lot 750
the etched blade with star above crescent moon, the back stamped 12369, three-bar hilt with plated scabbard and leather travel case, together with a Full Dress tunic of the 1900 sealed pattern, belonging to a Captain of the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), but with buttons dating it post January 1901, with gold and silver braid epaulettes and cuffs (2)We are grateful to Christopher Joll, Regimental Historian of the Household Cavalry, for his assistance with this catalogue entry.
Lot 220
Royal Artillery post 1901 Officer’s pouch belt, undress pouch and waist belt.The gold-laced pouch belt with gilt buckle, tip and slide, the tip featuring a bursting grenade ... the black patent leather pouch the flap bearing a gilt crowned gun badge ... black Morocco backed gold lace waist belt retaining clasp of two oval gilt seeded plates with raised burnished edges and plain belt loops; each bearing Royal Crest and joined together by a snake hook fastening bearing “UBIQUE”. Minor service wear. GC
Lot 45
West Yorkshire Regiment WW1 / North Russia Expedition DSO, MC Russian Order of St.Anne Group of Six Medals.A fine and scarce combination group awarded to Major John Cecil Blackburn DSO., MC., Order of St Anne, MID (x3) West Yorkshire Regiment attached 46th Bn Royal Fusiliers who was awarded one of only nine DSO for operations at Archangel. Comprising:Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross “CAPT J.C. BLACKBURN 2/WEST YORKSHIRE 27.6.16” (privately engraved), 1914/15 Star, LIEUT W. YORK R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “MAJOR”. Russian Order of St Anne with Swords 3rd Class”. Mounted for display. .... The group is accompanied by original Warrant for the DSO and certificate for the Order of St.Anne. Also 3 MID certificates. Plus a quantity of research. Distinguished Service Order London Gazette 3rd February 1920 (Archangel)Military Cross London Gazette 14th January 1916Russian Order of St. Anne September 1919 (Certificate).MID 30th November 1915, 2nd October 1919, 16th March 1919.Major John Cecil Blackburn DSO., MC. a pre war Officer was was born on 14th April 1891 at Rawalpindi, India. and was commissioned into the West Yorkshire Regiment in 1910, Lieutenant 1912 and a year later was attached to the Colonial Office for service with the Nigerian Regiment, a post he held at the outbreak of the Great War, earning his 1914/15 Star for operations in Cameroon. Returning to Europe and France he was placed on the Staff with the rank of Captain December 1915. Promoted to Major he at one time was appointed 2nd in Command of the 2nd Bn West Yorkshire Regiment. He volunteered for service in North Russia and was attached to the 46th Bn of the Royal Fusiliers. He retired with the rank of Major in July 1922 and resigned his commission as a reserve Officer in October 1925.
Lot 112
17 items of London Scottish and other insignia.4 x London Scottish various post 1908 glengarry badges and 2 x sporran badges ... pair of LONDON/SCOTTISH brass shoulder titles together with 2 singles and a chromed pair ... London Scottish Officer’s skean dhu Queen Elizabeth badge ... Black Watch glengarry badge ... Emmanuel School, Wandsworth Common, OTC scarce cap badge ... 2 x 51st Highland Volunteers Officer’s glengarry badges viz stag’s head in relief on “CUIDICHIN RICH” scroll mounted on saltire (one impressed SILVER). All complete with fixings. (17 items)
Lot 211
Foot Guards Officer’s State Waist Sash and sword belt with slings.A good post 1900 state sash of gold and crimson net with fringe tassels with gold and crimson worked heads. Red leather lining with ink Officer’s name and 1912. GC ... crimson web and leather sword belt by Edward Smith, 139 Ebury St. Eaton Square. with “Bias-&-Stand” gold lace sword slings. VGC (2 items)
Lot 341
German Third Reich WW2 Luftwaffe Casualty Pilot Award Documents, Letters etc.A selection of documents awarded to Obergefreiten Hans Kasprzak. Including Certificate for Pilots Badge Juli 1941 ... Condolence certificate 30 Juli 1943 ... Hand written letters ... photographs etc. Also included is a selection of post war correspondence.
Lot 344
German Third Reich WW2 Luftwaffe Officer’s collar patches, shoulder straps and breast eagle.A good scarce matching set of flight section Major’s aluminium wire piped yellow felt each bearing aluminium wire gull wing with an oakleaf sprays ... pair of yellow backed Major’s shoulder boards ... aluminium wire breast eagle and swastika. Very slight wear with minor oxidisation. VGC (5 items) Lieutenant Colonel Robert Nelson Hamilton OBE was a graduate of Imperial College and later Cambridge and it was here he is believed to have been recruited for the Security Services. He and his wife were posted to Germany within weeks of the end of WW2, with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, under the cover story of helping to rebuild the telephone communication network. It was during those early post war years that he collected his selection of war souvenirs.
Lot 50
WW1 Gordon Highlanders / Royal Air Force CBE, MC, Order of the Rising Sun Group of Eight Medals.Awarded to Group Captain Edward Humphrey Davidson CBE., MC. who by the end of the Great War was serving as Director of Intelligence Air Ministry and was recalled in 1939 to undertake similar work. Comprising:Commander of the Order of the British Empire neck badge, Military Cross, 1914/15 Star, “CAPT GORD HIGHRS”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf “LT COL E.H. DAVIDSON RFC”, Defence Medal, War Medal, Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 3rd Class neck order. MC and campaign medal mounted as originally worn. ... Accompanied by miniature medal group. Both groups contained in original specially fitted leather and velvet case. ... Also a quantity of research. CBE London Gazette 3rd June 1919.Military Cross London Gazette 15th February 1917Order of the Rising Sun 4th January 1921.MID Four TimesGroup Captain Edward Humphrey Davidson CBE., MC was born in 1886 and after been educated at Harrow entered Sandhurst and in 1906 was commissioned in the 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders, he joined the Battalion in India. At the outbreak of the War he found his Battalion posted to Egypt and in 1915 transferred to the Western Front and was appointed the Staff. By December 1917 he was serving as a Staff Officer attached to the Royal Flying Corps and on creation of the Royal Air Force transferred with the rank of Lt Col. He resigned his commission in the RAF and was posted to the Staff of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in 1919 and held this post until 1920. In the interwar years he held posts as Private Secretary to the Governor of Victoria and a similar role to the Governor General South Africa. At the outbreak of WW2 he was recalled and employed with Bomb Intelligence at Bomber Command. He is noted as been wounded whilst on active service. He died in 1962.
Lot 319
German Third Reich Army Officer’s brocade dress belt and buckleA good post 1937 example of aluminium wire with two green lines complete with silvered aluminium clasp comprising a circular oakleaf wreath bearing eagle and swastika to centre. One or two minor traces of old moth to cloth lining.
Lot 49
WW1 3rd Bn Gordon Highlanders Officer’s Order of Sava Group of Four Medals.Awarded to Captain Robert Ian Baird, who served during WW1 with Military Intelligence and in the post war years was appointed Second Secretary with the Diplomatic Service. Comprising:1914/15 Star, “LIEUT R. BAIRD GORD. HIGHRS”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “CAPT”, Serbian Order of St. Sava 4th Class”. Group remains mounted as originally worn. Serbian Order of St. Sava 4th Class London Gazette 15th October 1920.Captain Robert Ian Baird was born at Durris House County Kincardine in 1894. He attended Eton School and served in the OTC. He volunteered and was granted a commission in the 3rd Bn of the Gordon Highlanders on the 1st September 1914. He landed in France earning the 1914/15 Star and was wounded on the 18th July 1916, with gunshot and shrapnel to the right arm. H was sent back to England. After a long period in hospital and resting he was summoned to the War Office and posted to Military Intelligence in November 1917. After the war he joined the Diplomatic Service being appointed 3rd Secretary 1921 and two years later 1923 2nd Secretary.
Lot 154
17 assorted Colonial cap badges, a collar and title.Barbados Regt .... Barbados Defence Force (anodised) ... Royal Rhodesian Regt ... Indian Army Officer ... South African Cape Town Highlanders ... Kimberley Regt (loops removed and replaced by screw post... 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada ... 49th Edmonton Regt (Gaunt) ... 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles ... Bermuda Rifles ... St. Lucia Cadet Corps ... St. Kitts and Nevis Defence Force (chromed) ... Madras Sappers & Miners pagri 1911-47... Supply and Transport Corps ... cast 15th Lancers ... PoW plumes pagri ... Rhodesia Staff Corps also a Jaipur collar, POW silvered collar by Firmin and a Jamaica Home Guard shoulder title. (All with fittings) (20 items)
Lot 66
WW1 / WW2 Royal Field Artillery Officer’s Territorial Decoration Group of Seven Medals.Awarded to Major Jack Rigby TD commissioned into the RFA, he later served with the 7th Bn King’s Liverpool Regiment which was transferred to the 40th Bn Tank Regiment. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “2 LIEUT J RIGBY RFA”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “LIEUT”, Defence Medal, 1935 GVR Jubilee Medal, Territorial Decoration (Privately Engraved) “CAPT J RIGBY 18TH SEPTEMBER 1931”, Special Constabulary Medal, “INSR JACK RIGBY” Group mounted for display. Major Jack Rigby landed in France with the 74th BDE RFA on the 29th August 1915. In the post war years he served with the 7th Bn King’s Liverpool Regiment with was converted to the 40th Bn Tank Regiment, Major Rigby was serving during the transitional period.
Lot 195
Royal Field Artillery Mounted Officer’s Victorian horse harness breastplate.Good gilt metal Universal pattern for mounted Officers device, viz Guelphic crowned Garter with central VR cypher, mounted on brown leather backing, in turn mounted onto a brown leather heart shaped breast plate. Three leather straps attached to corners. Reverse stamped “8/RFA/O/1”. The straps now bearing various post 1901 cap badges. Minor service wear. GC
Lot 298
London Scottish Officer’s Mess Jacket & Waistcoat.A good example the jacket is of Hodden grey cloth with dark blue facings to the cuff and collar. Complete with regimental pattern buttons, silvered collar badges and with quilted cotton lining. Shoulder cords present with post 1953 Major rank crowns ... Accompanied by waist coat of dark blue cloth with regimental buttons. Overall condition good. (2 items)
Lot 83
WW1 Medals of the Earl of Donoughmore British Red Cross Society & Order of St. John of Jerusalem.A rare group awarded to Richard Walter John Hely-Hutchinson, 6th Earl of Donoughmore KP PC in his capacity as a member of the BRCS War Committee. Comprising:1914/15 Star, “EARL OF DONOUGHMORE”, British War Medal, Victory Medal MID Oak Leaf, “EARL OF DONOUGHMORE”, GVR Jubilee Medal, GVIR Coronation Medal, Belgium Order of Leopold with swords. Group remains mounted as originally worn. Richard Walter John Hely-Hutchinson, 6th Earl of Donoughmore KP PC was born in 1875, he served with the Royal Irish Regiment as a Captain 1901/02 before resigning his commission for a career with parliament where he served as served as Under-Secretary of State for War under Arthur Balfour between 1903 and 1905. At the outbreak of the Great War he was granted an honorary Commission by 1918 would hold the rank of Colonel. He was an active member of the British Red Cross Committee and is believed to have visited the Western Front in this capacity earning the 1914/15 Trio. He was Mentioned in Despatches on the 4th January 1917 and 24th December 1917. In 1916 he was part of the Mesopotamia Commission of Inquiry. Remaining in politics in the post war years In 1921 Lord Donoughmore was elected one of the fifteen Peers of the Realm resident in the South (elected by a constituency of all Southern Ireland peers) to be a member of the Senate of Southern Ireland under the Government of Ireland Act 1920. In 1927 he also led the Donoughmore Commission that recommended a new way of governing Ceylon, introducing universal suffrage and trying to involve each ethnic group fairly. He died in October 1948
Lot 237
12 Kolar Gold Field Battalion AFI post 1917 cased silver teaspoons. Good scarce native silver example with plain shank terminating in crowned title circlet superimposed on crossed pick and hammer. All crudely impressed on reverse “C.V. & SONS” “SILVER”. (12 items) Kolar Gold Field Volunteers redesignated 43rd Kolar Gold Fields Battalion 1.4.1917
Lot 198
1st Essex Volunteer Artillery Victorian post 1894 Officer’s Dress Pouch.A fine and scarce late 19th Century example, the flap faced with dark blue cloth edged with silver artillery pattern lace and bearing Royal Arms, flanked by oak leaf and laurel sprays in silver embroidery. Padded crimson velvet scroll with laurel spray over silvered metal gun with revolving wheel resting on padded crimson velvet tri-part scroll “ESSEX VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY”. White metal suspension loops, complete with pocket and foul weather cover ... accompanied by a regimental pattern belt of silver lace with ornate buckle, tip and slide. Overall GC (3 parts) This pattern of pouch without number replaced with laurels was worn by the 1st Essex Volunteer Artillery from 1894 to 1901. This following the change of title “Artillery Volunteers” to “Volunteer Artillery” on the consolidation of the Volunteer Artillery Batteries in 1894. Information supplied by vendor.
Lot 53
WW1 1st Bn King’s Liverpool Regiment Officer’s Order of the Egyptian Nile Group of Four Medals.Awarded to Captain Thomas Marshall Warburton, who was appointed Provost Marshal of the Port of Alexandria. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “2.LIEUT T.M. WARBURTON L’POOL R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf (Tailor's example), “CAPT”, Egyptian Order of the Nile 4th Class (Reverse stamped LATTES). Group mounted for display. ... Accompanied by box for the Order of the Nile.... and a quantity of research. Order of the Nile London Gazette 26th November 1919.MID on two occasions.Captain Thomas Marshall Warburton was commissioned into the 1st Garrison Bn King’s Liverpool Regiment on the 5th March 1915 and embarked for Egypt on the 9th October 1915. During his service with the Egyptian Expeditionary Force served as Adjutant at Sidi Bishr and was appointed Provost of the Port of Alexandria. He returned to the UK in November 1919. His post war career included employment as a Master of Epsom College.
Lot 208
Burma Police Victorian Officer’s pouch, pouch belt and sword belt.Fine scarce light brown leather example. Zinc lined pouch, the flap bordered by line of silver bullion and bearing silvered badge (one screw post detached but present) comprising crowned laurel sprays with ‘BP’ cypher to centre; pouch belt with lines of silver bullion a fitted with silvered ornate buckle, tip and slide ... plain sword belt with snake clasp and retaining both sword sling bearing two lines of silver bullion; complete with billets. VGC
Lot 299
Edwardian Liverpool Scottish Other Rank’s Doublet.A good transitional Circa 1908 example. The doublet is of regimental pattern grey cloth with scarlet facings. The collar retains white metal “8 VB The King’s” collar badges, the shoulder straps embroidered in red cotton “10 Scottish T Liverpool”. Complete with bullion Marksman badge and white metal post 1902 volunteer pattern General Service buttons. The interior with quilted lining and faint issue label. Good clean condition.
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