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Lot 12
The Rare Great War Group of Medals Awarded to Vera, Countess of Rosslyn, Who Served in the Duchess of Sutherlands Ambulance in 1914, consisting 1914 Star “COUNTESS OF ROSSLYN”, British War and Victory Medals “COUNTESS OF ROSSLYN” and the Belgian Medaille De La Reine Elisabeth, unnamed as issued. The group mounted as worn on old ribbons. Vera Mary Bayley, known as ‘Tommy’ to her friends was born on 24th February 1887 and became the third wife of James Francis Harry St.Clair Erskine, the 5th Earl of Rosslyn in October 1908. When war broke out August 1914, she immediately volunteered her services and was enlisted by her sister-in-law, the Countess of Sutherland, to help with her Private Ambulance over in Belgium. Arriving in that theatre of war in October 1914 she joined the Ambulance at Dunkirk just in time to help deal with the casualties flooding into the town from the fighting at Yser. At this time, all the hospitals in the area were filled to overflowing and the Duchess of Sutherland was asked to form an auxiliary hospital which she did at Malo les Bains. The hospital with its 100 beds, it’s official name No.9 Red Cross Hospital, continued to be known as the Millicent Sutherland Ambulance. In February 1915 the Countess of Rosslyn returned home and in March 1916 she enrolled as a V.A.D. under the Joint Committee of the British Red Cross and Order of St John as a member of Berkshire 52 Detachment. Returning to France in the same month she served in the Millicent Sutherland Ambulance, which by now had relocated to Calais, through until April 1917 when she returned to the UK. On her return home she continued with part time nursing duties serving at the Struan House Auxiliary Hospital at Reading. She terminated her V.A.D. service in May 1918. The award of the Belgian Medaille De La Reine Elisabeth is confirmed in The Times newspaper 29th June 1918, in recognition of the kind help and valuable assistance personally given to Belgian refugees and soldiers. Post war her life was no less challenging as her marriage was coming to an end due to the 5th Earls continued addiction to gambling and women. During the 1920’s she started what was to become a long-lasting affair with Bruce Lockhart, the famous diplomat and spy. With the renewal of hostilities in September 1939 the Countess once again enrolled into the VAD enlisting as a Transport Driver in No.146 (Paddington District) Detachment. She was also active in raising the Friends Ambulance Unit that was embarked with the backing of the Red Cross for service in Finland during the conflict with the Soviet Union in the winter of 1939-40. By 1942 she was in charge of the Red Cross unit packing food parcels for prisoners of war, one of whom was her eldest son, James St.Clair Erskine. For her war work she was awarded a British Empire Medal (Civil Division) in the New Year’s honours 1st January 1946 ‘Vera Mary, Countess of ROSSLYN, Head Packer, Prisoners of War Food Packing Centre, Joint War Organisation of the British Red Cross Society and Order of St John.’ (B.E.M. not present). The Countess of Rosslyn died on her 88th birthday on 24th February 1975 and is buried in the famous Rosslyn chapel.
Lot 14
A Scarce Great War and second World War Medal Group of Five to a Member of the Civil Hospital Reserve, consisting 1914 Star (with copy bar) “MISS E. BRAY CIV:HOSP:RES”, British War medal and Victory medal “SISTER E. BRAY”, 1939-45 Star and War medal engraved “SISTER E BRAY M.N.”. Group mounted as worn with matching group of miniature medals and pin back enamelled badge ‘HMHS NEVASA 1916’. Copy 1914 bar loose. Ethel Bray was born on 19th May 1878 in St. Leonards on Sea in Sussex and worked as a nurse at the North West London Hospital between 1904 and 1912. She arrived in France on 8th August 1914 as a member of the Civil Hospital Reserve working at No.2 General Hospital and eventually became a Sister in the Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve. During the Great War she served on the HMHS Asturias from Dec 1914. She later served in the Dardanelles on HMHS Nevasa. Her service record indicates ‘Recommended for exceptionally good service and devotion to duty while serving in HMHS Nevasa MEF at Gallipoli from Aug to Dec 1915’ signed by RN Hunt, Major RAMC, O/C HM Hospital Ship Nevasa, Oct 12th 1916. Post war she spent time the Military Hospital at Shorncliffe, Folkestone and during the 1930’s spent several years working as a Nursing Sister on the P&O liner Narkunda. The award of the two WW2 campaign medals to Ethel Bray is confirmed on the Merchant Navy medal cards.
Lot 18
An Interesting Medal Group of Five Awarded to a Resident of Jersey Who Served as a VAD Nurse During the Great War and Served in India During the Second World War, group consists Kaisar-I-Hind medal GVI in bronze in case of issue, Serving Sister of St John 2nd Type on ribbon bow, reverse engraved OLGA A SACHS, JAN 2ND 1940, QUETTA, British Red Cross Society Medal For War Service, unnamed as issued, Defence medal and War medal 1939-45. Lot includes a St. Johns pinback cap badge, and identity bracelet O A SACHS 225155 C OF E and an enamel British Red Cross Society, Jersey, Channel Islands badge engraved to the reverse OLGA LE CHASSEUR. Also includes several photographs. Olga Alice LeChasseur was born in 1892 in St. Helier on the island of Jersey. During the Great war she served in the VAD commencing her service on 13/1/1916 and was still serving in June 1919 at Chiseldon Camp Military Hospital, Swindon. Her record card indicates she was mentioned in despatches 17/4/1919 but this has not been located in the London Gazette. Post war she continued her Nursing training at Kings College Hospital London becoming a Registered Nurse in June 1923 and being gazetted as a Staff Nurse in Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service on 7th November 1924. On the 8th December she married the Physician Albert Sachs (CB (1955), CBE (1952) BA Dubl (1926) MB ChB BAO (1926) MSc (1935) MRCP (1953) FRCP (1964) FRCPath (1964)) in Jubbulpore, India. Gazetted as a Serving Sister of the Order of St John on 2nd January 1940 and in the LG of 4th June 1943 she is listed as a Sister in Queen Alexandra’s Imperial Military Nursing Service. In 1948 she was awarded the Kaisar-I-Hind for services to the W.V.S. in India. Olga Sachs died on 23rd December 1979 in Crawley, West Sussex.
Lot 243
Selection of Cavalry Badges, consisting of other ranks cap badges for the 10th Royal Hussars, Royal Armoured Corps, 11th (Prince Albert’s Own) Hussars, 13th Hussars and Royal Horse Artillery. Also accompanied by a white metal 10th Hussars pouch badge with screw post fittings to the reverse. (11 items)
Lot 262
WW2 Brass Shoulder Titles “P.P.A” Popski Private Army, matched pair of cast brass shoulder titles “P.P.A” with fixed post fittings to the reverse. Type worn by Popski Private Army. These title in their construction appear to be original wartime period, however many insignias for this unit were made post war for veterans reunions etc
Lot 290
WW2 Polish 9th Bolonski Battalion Carpathian Rifles Breast Badge, silvered badge showing a diving Polish eagle holding an enamel shield with regimental details to the top of the shield. Screw post fitting on the reverse with the original dish shield having F M LORIOLI MILANO ROMA makers mark. Badge remains in good condition. Ex Jerry Withers collection.
Lot 291
WW2 Polish 9th Flanders Rifle Regiment Breast Badge, brass example with Polish eagle and helmet of the Polish armoured division and 9B SF, missing the enamel Flanders emblem. Screw post fitting to the reverse with plain dish back. Badge numbered 504 to the reverse. The 9th Flanders Rifle Battalion was part of the 1st Armored Division of General Maczek. The regiment fought in France, then in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany. Ex Jerry Withers collection.
Lot 294
3x Polish Aircrew Breast Badges, consisting of a pilots badge by J R Gaunt London, with screw post fitting to the reverse and chain; bronze Air Gunners breast badge made by J R Gaunt London, with screw post and chain; bronze Observers breast badge by J R Gaunt London, with screw post and chain fitting. All in good condition. (3 items) Ex Jerry Withers collection.
Lot 299
Grouping of American Aircrew Wings, including a fine bombardiers wing by Firmin London with brooch pin fitting, un-marked bombardiers wing with brooch pin, small type bombardiers wing marked STERLING to the reverse, air gunners sterling wing with brooch pin fitting, sterling silver air gunners wing by GEMSCO NY, 2x different size miniature air gunners wings and a post WW2 Navigators wing. (8 items) Ex Jerry Withers collection.
Lot 304
WW2 American Paratroopers Qualification Badge by J R Gaunt London, fine example with brooch pin fitting to the reverse; WW2 vintage sterling silver jump wing; paratrooper jump wing in sterling silver by GEMCO; WW2 paratrooper jump wing by London maker; 2x post WW2 senior jump wings with butterfly pin fittings to the reverse. (6 items) Ex Jerry Withers collection.
Lot 310
Post 1943 Italian Co-Belligerent Airforce (Airforce of the South) Pilots Wing, brass crowned eagle in flight with brooch pin fitting to the reverse. This badge was worn by Italian pilots who were serving with the Co-Belligerent Airforce (Aviazione Cobelligerante Italiana). This force was formed in Southern Italy in October 1943 after the Italian Armistice. The ACI had defected from the Axis forces and flew with the Allies against the Italian RSI and German forces
Lot 319
Collection of WW1 French Cloth Insignia, consisting of various pairs of collar patches on Horizon Blue and earlier types. Bullion embroidered French WW1 trade / proficiency badges and standard embroidered examples of tank interest, aviation, cyclists etc. Some possibly just post WW1 period. Various conditions. (30 items)
Lot 35
An Intriguing Group of Six Medals Attributed to a Member of the Mercantile Marine Who Felt the Need to Enhance His Medal Entitlement for his Service in the Great War, group consists of 1914-15 star unofficially engraved “R.S.2 853339 F.C.R. KERSWELL R.N.T.”, British War medal “FREDERICK C.R. KERSWELL”, Mercantile Marine War medal “FREDERICK C.R. KERSWELL”, Victory medal unofficially engraved “R.S.853335 F.C. KERSWELL R.N.T.”, Lloyd’s Medal For Meritorious Service, 3rd Type in bronze edge engraved “F C KERSWELL. DEC. 1911”., Defence medal 1939-45. With a matching mounted group of miniature medals and many post war family photos. Frederick Charles Roland Kerswell was born in Hastings in February 1893 and served as an Assistant Steward in the Mercantile Marine during the Great War. He obviously felt that he should have been entitled to additional medals and so added the engraved star and Victory medal (the ‘service’ number on these medals is his Merchant Navy Identity Certificate number). The Lloyds medal has not been traced but it would seem unlikely that this medal was awarded to him as the 3rd type in bronze was not introduced until 1917. Frederick Kerswell appears on the 1939 Register in Hastings as a ‘States Enquiry Agent who was also an A.R.P. Warden, he died in October 1968.
Lot 39
A Very Fine Second World War Bomber Command Pathfinder Force Distinguished Flying Cross And Second Award Bar Group of Six, Awarded To A Navigator In 405 Squadron (R.C.A.F.), A Police Officer In His Civilian Life, consisting of George VI Distinguished Flying Cross officially engraved 1944, with additional private engraving “FLT G.W. GILLESPIE DFC AND BAR”, second award bar officially engraved 1945, 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star, Defence medal, War Medal 1939-45 all un-named as issued, and a EIIR Police Long Service and Good Conduct medal “CH. INSPR GEOFFREY F. W. GILLESPIE”. Group mounted on bar as worn – Note 1939-45 star and ACE star are on the wrong ribbons. Also with mounted matching group of miniature medals but missing DFC bar and Police LSGC medal. D.F.C. London Gazette 14/11/1944 – Acting Flight Lieutenant, Geoffrey Frank Waller GILLESPIE (141555) R.A.F.V.R. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Recommendation dated 20th August 1944 states ‘41 sorties (195 hours). This officer is a skilled and capable navigator in a very successful crew. Flight Lieutenant Gillespie has a long and varied operational career, and has, on many occasions, been placed in imminent personal danger. In spite of this fact he has not veered from his allotted tasks, but has shown a coolness and dogged devotion which has set a magnificent example to all fellow members of his crew. Strongly recommended for the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Cross’. Bar to D.F.C. London Gazette 23/3/1945 - Acting Flight Lieutenant, Geoffrey Frank Waller GILLESPIE D.F.C. (141555) R.A.F.V.R. 405 (R.C.A.F.) Sqn. Recommendation ‘Since previous award sorties 13; flying hours 55. Throughout two tours of operations Flying Officer Gillespie has displayed outstanding navigational skills and devotion to duty. He has participated in numerous attacks against such vital targets as Berlin, Stuttgart and Frankfurt. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross he has maintained a high standard of cool courage and determination.’ Geoffrey Frank Waller Gillespie was born on 27th July 1912 in Lewisham, by 1939 he is a Police Inspector living in Croydon, Surrey with his wife Marjory. Promoted to Flying Officer in October 1943 he took part in his first bombing mission (to Berlin) on 23rd December 1943 with 405 (RCAF) squadron in an Avro Lancaster. This was then followed by 6 further missions to Berlin before the middle of February 1944 when he then moved on to other targets in Germany Belgium and France. The squadron, as part of No.8 (Pathfinder) Group, were responsible for the marking the targets for the main bombing force and so Gillespie’s role as navigator would have been key in the correct positioning of the markers and hence the success of the bombing raid. For the daylight missions to Bottrop (30/9/44) and the Scheldt Gun Batteries (11/10/44) his aircraft was designated ‘Master Bomber’ and in that role they would circle the target broadcasting instructions to both Pathfinder and Main Force aircraft, correcting aiming points and co-ordinating the attack. Post war he returned to policing duties and he died on 15th January 1974 in Hillingdon, London.
Lot 391
Post 1902 Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment Officers Home Service Helmet Attributed to Lieutenant Colonel Warner Hastings, 15th Earl of Huntingdon, fine example of a blue cloth officers home service helmet with gilt metal kings crown regimental pattern helmet plate, velvet backed linked chin chain, side rosettes, cross base and removable spike. Interior with leather sweatband and crimson lining. Leather label to the inside with tolled crown and “The Earl of Huntingdon”. Much of the original gilt wash finish to the fittings remaining. Lieutenant-Colonel Warner Francis John Plantagenet Hastings, 15th Earl of Huntingdon was commissioned an officer in the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment, and resigned with the rank of major in February 1900, but was re-appointed in the same rank on 4 June 1901, and retired as lieutenant-colonel in 1905. He served again during WW1.
Lot 416
WW2 British Steel Helmet of Major Ion Melville Calvocoressi MBE MC Scots Guards, Awarded the Military Cross For Gallantry in North Africa 1942, standard WW2 British steel combat helmet which has a rough textured combat paint finish to the exterior of the shell. To both sides of the shell are the diced regimental insignia of the Scots Guards. Interior of the shell has a privately purchased officers liner system and the issue webbing chinstrap. To the interior lining is original name label “I M CALVOCORESSI”. The helmet shows some wear but overall is a superb example. Major Calvocoressi was born in Calcutta on 12th April 1919. He was educated at Eton College and read modern languages at Magdalen College, Oxford. After the outbreak of WW2, he was commissioned into the Scots Guards. He was posted to Egypt with the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards in 1941. He was awarded an immediate Military Cross in 1942, while serving as a Lieutenant in command of a platoon of six pounder anti-tank guns, his battalion was defending a ridge at Bir el Rigel in Lybia, after days of intense fighting, his battalion was attacked by two armoured columns from the 21st Panzer Division on 13th June 1942. His platoon destroyed five German tanks before it was overrun. Calvocoressi was captured but he managed to escape the following night. He managed to re-join his unit the next day, he had walked 17 miles across the desert. Also in 1942 he was wounded in action, whilst rescuing members of his battalions forward observation post. He became Aide-de-Camp to the commander of 30 Corps, Lieutenant-General Sir Oliver Leese in 1943. He served with Leese throughout the campaign in North Africa, into Italy campaign and later into the Far East, it was for his service in this role that he was awarded the MBE. After the war he became a stockbroker, moved to Westerham in Kent and later became the High Sheriff of Kent.
Lot 432
WW2 Soviet Russian SSh-40 Steel Combat Helmet, very good example of the SSh-40 pattern steel helmet retaining much of its original green combat paint finish to the exterior of the shell. Centre of the helmet with red star with hammer and sickle to the centre. Interior retains the original three pad liner system and webbing chinstrap. Some rusting and wear to both the exterior and interior of the shell but a good example overall of an original WW2 period helmet. Many of these helmets were refurbished and used in the post war years.
Lot 434
Japanese Civil Defence Firefighters Helmet, interesting example of the black cloth covered wicker framed helmet with its original neck and face protection. Helmet is fitted with the post WW2 period headdress badge. Cloth lining to the interior. This type of helmet was worn by the Japanese civil defence fire crews during the Imperial and WW2 era.
Lot 440
Post 1902 Hampshire Regiment Sergeants Dress Tunic, scarlet cloth tunic with yellow facings (faded), embroidered shoulder straps “HANTS” and brass other ranks Hampshire regiment collar badges. Sergeants rank stripes to one arm. Brass post 1902 kings crown general service tunic buttons. Complete with the blanket lining to the interior. Generally good condition.
Lot 441
Post 1902 Royal Warwickshire Regiment Officers Full Dress Tunic, fine example of a scarlet cloth tunic with black facings to the collar and cuffs. Officers silvered regimental collar badges and brocade tress to the collar. Knotted cord shoulder straps and bullion work to the cuffs. To one arm is a black memorial armband worn after the passing of Queen Victoria or Edward VII. Fine officers quality quilted lining to the interior. Tunic shows some light service wear but is generally still a good example.
Lot 443
Post 1902 Leicestershire Regiment Colour Sergeants Tunic, fine example of a scarlet cloth tunic with white facings to the collar and cuffs. Original other ranks pattern regimental collar badges and regimental tunic buttons. To one arm is bullion embroidered colour sergeants crossed union flags above rank chevrons. Partially blanket lined interior with evidence of a paper label once being present. Overall a very good example.
Lot 444
Kings Bodyguard of Scotland Royal Company of Archers Full Uniform, Headdress and Sword Grouping Contained in the Original Metal Storage Trunk Belonging to A A Lawrie, the grouping consists of the long pattern green cloth tunic with gauntlet cuffs and shoulder wings. Trimmed with black braid and crimson velvet, four bars of black braid across the chest, showing a light crimson velvet. Black braid and crimson velvet also to the collar. Crimson silk shoulder cords with gilt metal button. Fine quality sash with large badge in fine gilt metal to the centre and a lower sash badge in gilt and enamel retaining nearly all the original fire gilt finish. Royal Company of Archers cape in green cloth with collar. Bands to the inside to fasten the cape down. Cape lined at the shoulders with green Italian cloth. Gilt metal special pattern cape chains and large gilt metal buttons. Full dress bonnet in green cloth with black braid trim. Crimson tuft to the top. White and green silk cockades with fine gilt metal bonnet badge which retain nearly all of the original fire gilt wash finish. Complete with the original feathers. Black leather belt with sword frog and gilt metal Royal crest plate, the circlet inscribed “Kings Bodyguard for Scotland”. Parade pattern short sword made retailed by J Stewart & Son Edinburgh, ornate gilt metal hilt, acid etched blade with GRV cipher. Much of the original polish remains to the blade. Housed in the original leather and brass mounted scabbard. All housed in the original metal transit trunk with brass name plate engraved “A A Lawrie”. A truly fantastic condition set which shows very minimal wear. Ex Bennett collection. Please note we are not able to offer in house post and packing on this item due to weight and size.
Lot 462
WW2 British Army Major Generals Battle Dress Blouse CBE DSO & Bar and Military Cross Winner, an interesting officer tailored battle dress blouse with open collar, red gorget collar patches, small type rank pip above bronzed generals shoulder rank insignia. To each arm is tartan formation sign and one arm has a post war made padded Parachute qualification jump wing. To the breast are medal ribbons for the CBE, DSO with rosette, MC, GSM, 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th army emblem, Italy star, France & Germany star, Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal with MID oakleaf. Interior of the battle dress with William Anderson & Son Edinburgh tailors label with typed name “Magnus v, Major General 6/44”. Battle dress remains in very good overall condition.
Lot 467
Post WW2 British Tank Suit, fine example of the heavy khaki canvas cloth tank suit with large thigh pockets, chest pockets, double front zips and khaki wool collar. Complete with the original 1954 dated label to the interior of the cuffs. Identical to the suit worn by the tank crews in WW2, ideal for any re-enactor or for display.
Lot 472
Inert WW2 British RAF Practice Bomb, steel body with original fins. Stamped to the body “11 ½ lb 1 – PRO 1940”. Length 45cms. This lot is a inert lot and is legal and safe to own in the UK. We are not able to offer post and packing on this lot. Please note only available to clients bidding from the UK who can arrange collection.
Lot 48
An Interesting Group of Seven Medals to a Qualified Royal Navy Diver Who Having Served Through the Second World War Was Then Involved in Minesweeping Duties Post War, consists of 1939-45 star, Atlantic star with clasp France & Germany, Africa star with clasp North Africa 1942-43, Italy star, Burma star, War medal 1939-45 (all unnamed as issued) and a Naval General Service medal GVI with clasp Minesweeping 1945-51 “R/JX275443 W. MORLING A.B. R.N.” Wilfred Morling was born in October 1922 and during his time in the Royal Navy he qualified as a Diver and was employed on operational duties in the clearance of mines, bombs and underwater obstructions in ports of the UK and N.W. Europe (confirmed by a copy of Certificate of Proficiency with this lot). An active member of the Burma Star Association his death from a car accident in June 1991 is confirmed in the Association newsletter. It also states him as being one of the 35 the recipients of the Kings Medal for outstanding bravery in saving life (South Africa) but additional research does not show his name in the list of recipients of this medal. The article also indicates that he was present on HMS Repulse when she was lost due to enemy action in December 1941. Would warrant further research.
Lot 778
Great War Period British Cavalry Lance, bamboo body lance with fluted steel tip and socket fitting. Complete with the leather end cap. Leather grip strap and mounting fittings for the pennant. No markings can be found. Measures 243 ½ cms in length. Due to length we are not able to offer in house post and packing on this lot.
Lot 780
Set of Three WW1 Inert 3inch Stokes Mortars in Original Transit Box, good untouched inert examples complete with much of the original finish and fittings. Housed in the wooden transit case, lid detached. Due to the nature of the lot, we are not able to offer in house post and packing service. Please note this lot is not suitable for any bidder outside of the UK, please only bid if you can arrange collection.
Lot 781
WW1 Artillery Director No5 Mk1 Gun Sight, superb example of the blackened brass theodolite gun sight still housed in its original wooden storage box and separate tri-pod stand. The instrument is in near mint condition with the original markings still clear, including the 1917 date. The wooden storage box with the details to the lid. Very impressive item of WW1 British Artillery equipment. Please note due to the size and weight of this item we are not able to offer in house post and packing. We can provide details of couriers who will deliver or personal collection is advised.
Lot 797
Inert WW1 British No22 Rifle Grenade, battlefield excavated semi-relic example. Complete with the rod. Overall 55 cms in length. This lot is an inert lot and is legal and safe to own in the UK. We are not able to offer post and packing on this lot. Please note only available to clients bidding from the UK who can arrange collection.
Lot 852
Japanese 1st Heavy Artillery Regiment Photograph Album Covering Invasion of China 1935-39, interesting album compiled by an Artilleryman Kazushi Matsubara. Good images showing the capture of Shanghai, fighting with heavy artillery and machine guns against Chinese troops. Some post war photographs with his comrades. Accompanied by an official regimental photograph album detailing the exploits of the regiment. (129 images in the first album,2 items)
Lot 583
oak and ebonised oak, maker’s label verso THE RUSSELL WORKSHOPS BROADWAY/ DESIGNER GORDON RUSSELL/ FOREMAN EDGAR TURNER/ CABINET MAKER C TURNER DATE 1/11/28, with keys175cm wide, 181cm high, 57cm deepProvenance: From The Millinery Works Collection.Footnote: Note: Unlike his contemporaries, many of whom initially trained as architects, Gordon Russell was primarily self-taught. He and his father were acutely aware of the exciting hub of activity in the Cotswolds, led by pioneers such as C. R. Ashbee and Ernest Gimson; after witnessing unimaginable scenes of complete destruction after the First World War, Russell was determined to create furniture that would stand the test of time and be valued by generations to come. Together he and his father established Russell & Sons in 1922 and were advocates of the Arts & Crafts ideology as they sought to improve working conditions and provide educational opportunities for their workforce, whilst at the same time producing high-quality pieces that celebrated design and the craftsman. Clearly influenced by Gimson and Scandinavian modernism, out of Russell’s Workshops came simple, yet highly functional pieces, using the finest quality woods and showcases traditional craftsmanship. In 1947 Russell was appointed chairman of the Design Council and played a crucial role in the design and manufacture of Utility furniture in the post-war years which helped re-build the country.
Lot 328
A Memphis Milano Carrot vase designed by Natalie Du Pasquier, made by Flavia, cylindrical knopped body with flaring foot and neck, turquoise with striped and patterned bands printed factory marks, 30cm. high Provenance Tom Watkins Collection Literature Michael Collins & Andreas Papadakis Post-Modern Design, Rizzoli, page 50 this design illustrated.
Lot 218
A gold plated Waltham open face pocket watch, circa 1914, the signed white enamel dial having Roman numerals, breguet moon hands and seconds subsidiary, 46mm screw back case, movement no. 19882510. Condition: currently running, however, not sold with any guarantees, dial has hairline from 12 to centre post, glass and case with surface scratches and small dents, initials inscribed to rear of case.
Lot 252
Two Victorian hallmarked silver open faced pocket watches comprising a key wind fusee with movement inscribed for 'Beezley, Liverppol', no.4682, the dial signed 'Lancashire Watch Co Ltd, London & Prescott', 53mm case hallmarked Chester 1892, and another with unsigned movement, no.176174 V, the dial signed 'James Preston & Co, 56 Bradshaw Gate Bolton', 53mm case hallmarked Birmingham 1876, both watches having white enamel dials with Roman numerals and seconds subsidiaries, gross weight 290.6g. Condition: neither currently running, and won't be sold with any guarantees, no winding key present, both dials appear damage free although Lancs watch co dial has 'touch up' under centre post and also sub dial hand is loose, both have age related wear with scratches, rubbing and small dents to cases and glass, both with blank cartouche to back of cases.
Lot 262
A 1970s stainless steel Everett chronograph wristwatch with signed blue dial having silver tone hands and hour markers inset with lume, centre sweeping seconds in red, 60 sec & 30 min subsidiary dials at 3 & 9 o'clock and outer tachymetre, 36mm case with pushers at 2 & 4 o'clock and stainless steel screw back with divers emblem and referenced 26084, the watch powered by a 17 jewel Valjoux 7733 manual wind movement, fitted with bracelet strap having stainless steel fold clasp. Condition: currently in working order although not sold with any guarantees, dial has a couple of scratches above centre post with mark below 'E', glass and case with surface wear and scratches, play in bracelet but functional.
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