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Lot 6
Boccaccio Giovanni - Betussi Giuseppe. Libro... delle Donne Illustri, Tradotto per Messer Giuseppe Betussi. Con una additione fatta dal medesimo delle donne famose dal te(m)po di M Giovanni fino a i giorni nostri, & alcune altre state per inanzi, con la vita del Boccaccio... Venezia, [Comin da Trino per Andrea Arrivabene], 1545.In-8° (mm 150x100). Segnatura: *⁸, *⁸, **⁴, A-Z⁸, AA-GG⁸. [20], 139 [i.e. 239], [1 bianca] carte. Marca tipografica al frontespizio. Piccoli forellini di tarlo alla prima carta, che interessano solo parzialmente il testo, ma nel complesso buona copia. Legatura secentesca in pergamena su piatti in cartone, titolo manoscritto al dorso, tagli marmorizzati. Nota di possesso manoscritta al frontespizio 'lucangelo orlandi da Cori' e piccolo timbro rosso della biblioteca Albani. Prima edizione di questa nuova traduzione italiana del De claris mulieribus di Boccaccio, la raccolta di 104 biografie di donne famose che iniziano con Eva e terminano con Giovanna regina di Napoli. L'opera è in questa edizione accompagnata dalla continuazione di Giuseppe Betussi (carte 150v-239), vale a dire un catalogo di grandi figure femminili dall'epoca di Boccaccio fino ai suoi tempi, oltre ad altre che erano state omesse dal Boccaccio. Tra le donne aggiunte dal Betussi figurano: Ildegarda di Bingen, Giovanna d'Arco, Isabella regina di Napoli, Angela e Isotta Nogarola, Costanza, Bona e Bianca Maria Sforza, Isabella regina di Castiglia, Isabella e Leonora d'Este, Ginevra Bentivoglio, Cassandra Fedele, Anna di Francia, Carlotta di Borbone, Elisabetta e Giulia Gonzaga, Margherita di Navarra, Maria regina d'Ungheria, Veronica Gambara, Renata di Francia, Ginevra Malatesta, Margherita Paleologa, Camilla Valente, Vittoria Colonna, e molte altre. L'opera è dedicata a Camilla Pallavicina, Marchesa di Corte Maggiore. Alla fine è aggiunta una lunga ed interessante lettera di Betussi (datata Venezia, 4 aprile 1545) al conte Collatino di Collalto, condottiero e mecenate, amato e cantato da Gaspara Stampa. Adams, B-1242; Index Aureliensis, 120.305; R. Kelso, Doctrine for the Lady of the Renaissance, Urbana, IL, 1956, pp. 338-339, no. 113.
Lot 181
THREE WATCH HEADS to include two 9ct gold early 20th Century watch heads, both stamped R W C Ltd (Rolex Watch Company Ltd), one watch face with name Rolco, diameters 25mm and 28mm, both show some deterioration, together with a more modern 9ct gold wristwatch head by Smiths Imperial, stamped 9 375 to the lug, diameter 33mm, total weight 65 grams
Lot 100
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING SETTLE, CONSTRUCTED FROM THE GANGWAY BOARDS AND REMOVED PANELLING OF THE P&O LINER R.M.S. RAWALPINDI , SUNK IN ACTION AGAINST SHARNHORST AND GNEISENAU, 23 RD NOVEMBER, 1939 constructed in flame mahogany with hinged box seats, arched panelled backs and sunburst motif over with brass plaque inscribed P.&O. S.S. ‘Rawalpindi’ Sunk in Action, 23 rd November, 1939 , flanked by a pair of carved gangway boards with P&O crest and ships name -- 49½ x 43¼ x 18¼in. (126 x 110 x 46cm.) Rawlapindi was one of four ‘R’ Class liners launched for the P&O Line in 1925. Built by Harland & Wolff Ltd., Belfast she registered 16,619 gross tons and her quadruple expansion four cylinder engines could develop a respectable 17 knots. Classed as an armed merchant cruiser, upon the outbreak of World War II, she together with her sisters were requisitioned by the Admiralty who removed their aft funnels and fitted eight 6” and two 3” guns. Manned by 302 officers and men from the R.N.R., Rawalpindi was attached to the Northern Patrol and, on 23 rd November 1939, was south east of Iceland when she sighted the German battlecruisers Scharnhorst and Gneisenau attempting to break out into the Atlantic for commerce raiding operations. Laying a smoke screen, she tried to place herself in a nearby fog bank but the Germans were far faster. Defying a warning shot to stop, Captain Kennedy decided to deny them a prize and was heard to say We’ll fight them both, they’ll sink us, and that will be that. Good-bye . Rawalpindi reported the enemy's position and, despite the disparity in armament, managed to hit Scharnhorst in the quarter of an hour before she was sunk. The cruiser Newcastle (see lot 99) which was next in the patrol line, closed and sighted the battlecruiser's lights forcing them to return to base as their position was known. Rawalpindi sank taking her Captain, 38 officers and 226 ratings with her, 37 men were picked up by the German ships, 11 by H.M.S. Chitral , another converted liner, and a further 11 by Newcastle . Captain Kennedy (father of broadcaster Ludovic Kennedy) was mentioned in dispatches, and the crews of the German ships awarded the High Seas Fleet badge for the sinking. Of the fifty-five liners converted to armed use, fifteen had been sunk by the close of 1941 and the remainder were withdrawn from Atlantic service as soon as possible.
Lot 103
A CAST BRASS SCREEN BADGE FROM I.N.S. RAJPUT (EX.-H.M.S. ROTHERHAM ), CIRCA 1949 the 19in. high badge mounted on substantial wooden display board -- 24 x 14½in. (61 x 37cm.) Built by John Brown & Co and launched in 1942, the Rotherham was an 'R' Class destroyer of just over 1,700 tons and could develop 37 knots if required to do so. As Rotherham she served mainly in the Far East and Japan - her Commander personally received the surrender of 34,000 Japanese naval personnel in Singapore in 1945. In 1948 she was sold to the newly independent India which formally received her in July 1949 as the I.N.S. Rajput and she took part in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War, in which India claimed she was responsible for the sinking of Pakistani submarine Ghazi , claims disputed to date by Pakistan which maintains an accidental discharge was responsible. Rajput was broken up in 1976.
Lot 115
AN INTERESTING LATE 18TH CENTURY POLISHED 'BUG BEAR' NUT OF WHALING INTEREST carved overall with six whale profiles, a three-masted whaler and three whale boats with raised oars and harpoons readied, inscribed around typical gaping mouth Henry Beck -- JUNE 1790 S+R, the terminus with compass star -- 5in. (13cm.) high
Lot 242
A MONOCULAR MICROSCOPE BY RUDOLF WINKEL, GÖTTINGEN, CIRCA 1889 signed on vertical support R. Winkel Göttingen, 1401, constructed in lacquered brass with 5in. tube, three nose pieces on swivelling platform, rack-and-pinion focusing, brass specimen stage with slide clamps, reversed mirror and oxidised foot, signed on one nose piece, contained within fitted wooden case with two further eyepieces and other accessories, with brass drop handle -- 14¼in. (36cm.) high
Lot 295
A BLOW-PIPE APPARATUS BY J.T. LETCHER, TRURO, CORNWALL, CIRCA 1880 largely complete with components including lacquered brass and fruit wood pipe, fuel cells, metallic samples, miniature test tubes, etc., contained within fitted box of issue with lift-out tray and maker's label in lid for Thomson Skinner, Glasgow , the lid with scratched owner's name R. Knox Paton -- box 10¾in. (27.5cm.) wide
![A FINELY DETAILED 1:32 SCALE LONGITUDINAL SECTION MODEL OF H.M. SUBMARINE SATYR P214 [1942] modelled by J. Longstaff from his](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/b30c8876-cc31-4ba4-98c1-a97500fca610/b9efc033-65c0-4e5b-a731-1e6e0a3d79d4/468x382.jpg)
Lot 331
A FINELY DETAILED 1:32 SCALE LONGITUDINAL SECTION MODEL OF H.M. SUBMARINE SATYR P214 [1942] modelled by J. Longstaff from his own researches with bespoke pre-formed hull cut-away on the starboard side revealing a closely observed fully-fitted interior including torpedo tubes, heads, batteries, torpedo racks, crew accommodation and mess, ammunition magazine, galley, ward room, battery, control room, wireless shack, diesel engines, electric motors, switchboard, stokers' accommodation and other details, the hull complete with hydroplanes, hatches, 3in. gun, conning tower with periscopes, radar, jump wire, twin propellers on shafts etc., mounted on two brass columns to wooden display base with brass plates and plexiglass cover. Overall measurements -- 8 x 25 x 5½in. (20 x 63.5 x 14cm.); Research; Silver Model certificate Built by Scotts of Greenock and commissioned in February 1943, Satyr served in home waters but has the rare distinction of sinking another submarine whilst submerged. U-987 was nineteen days out of Narvik on her first mission of the War when, on the 15th June 1944, she was spotted by Satyr and sunk with torpedoes. Later that year Saty r was stripped of her armament and fitted with long-range batteries and used as a high speed target submarine. Surviving the War, she was loaned to the French navy between 1952 and 1961 and broken at Fife in 1962 after twenty years' service.
Lot 338
A 1:24 SCALE MODEL OF THE PASSENGER/CARGO S.S. EVANDALE, BUILT FOR R. MACKILL & CO, GLASGOW BY CHARLES CONNELL & CO., SCOTSTOUN, 1894 carved from ¾in. laminated pine hollowed behind, ebonised topsides, lined decks and remnant fittings and superstructure ( overall wear; missing parts and display board ) -- 13 x 90in. (33 x 229cm.) File of historical data. (2) This 3775 ton ship became Brabandier (1916); Eleonore (1923) and finally Maria Matilde (1924). On 21st April 1926 she was loading in Genoa harbour when she suddenly capsized and became a total loss. This model was discovered a few years ago in a dovecote about to be demolished and was saved by the vendor who researched her career in depth. This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
Lot 345
A FINE BUILDER'S MODEL OF THE M.V. BONNINGTON COURT , BUILT BY R. DUNCAN & CO., GLASGOW FOR THE COURT LINE, 1929 the laminated carved hull finished in red and pink with ebonised top sides with silvered propeller and lowered companionway, lacquered boxwood decks and superstructure with lining, silver plated fittings including deck rails, anchors with chains and winches, awning stanchions, companionways, bitts, bollards, white painted masts and derricks rigged with blocks, enclosed bridge with fitted over bridge and wings with lamps, fitted boats in davits, stayed funnel, engine room lights, covered holds, exposed rudder-head quadrant and steering chains, and other details, mounted on oxidised brass supports to plush-line display base with ivorine builder's plate within original glazed wooden case. Overall measurements -- 20 x 60 x 15½in. (51 x 152.5 x 39.5cm.) Registered at 4,909 tons and 405½ x 55½ x 25¾ft, Bonnington Court was a large merchantman for her day and and early adopter of oil instead of coal. On the 19th January 1941 she was between Harwich and the Tyne with a general mixed cargo when she was caught by the Luftwaffe whose bombs set her ablaze before she sank with the loss of two crew. This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road
![INVITATION FROM NELSON TO A BALL AT RANELAGH, JUNE 1, [1803] 'No Gentlemen will be admitted unless in full dress', engraved b](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/b30c8876-cc31-4ba4-98c1-a97500fca610/1f3561ec-12bb-44ed-8c47-f0c72175a65a/468x382.jpg)
Lot 58
INVITATION FROM NELSON TO A BALL AT RANELAGH, JUNE 1, [1803] 'No Gentlemen will be admitted unless in full dress', engraved by Rainsbach after R. Smirk; the reverse with hand-written inscription: Sir and Lady Hamond Bart. by desire of Lord Nelson / Alex Davidson -- 6½ x 6¼in. (16.5 x 16cm.); together with a glass negative of Lady Hamond's invitation (2) Sir Graham Eden Hamond (1779-1862 ) enjoyed a long and illustrious naval career; when he died he was Admiral of the Fleet and a Knight Grand Cross of the Bath. He captained the Blanche (36) at Copenhagen, holding the prayer book from which Nelson read at the thanksgiving service afterwards, and clearly knew and socialised with Nelson and other luminaries of the age. He has a full biography in O'Byrne and the following five lots are sold by a descendant. Lady Hamond's own invitation to this ball is held at Greenwich, reference NWD-28
Lot 67
Ø AN UNIDENTIFIED NAVAL SWORD, THE HILT POSSIBLY CAPTURED DURING THE WAR OF 1812the 30¼in. curved steel blade with simple etched device of Athena and a Royal cypher, signed J. Bennett, Royal Exchange , the hilt with quillons embossed with right-facing spread eagles, oak leaf and acorn guard, carved ivory grip with silver-plated back contained within silver-mounted leather scabbard with London hallmarks lacking date letter and inscribed “ R. Johnston / late / Bland & Foster / Sword Cutler & Belt Maker to his / MAJESTY/ 68 St James's Street / London -- 36½in. (92.5cm.)This hilt does not appear in May & Annis or Comfort and, to date, it has not been possible to identify the pattern. The date of the blade and scabbard suggest it may have been captured by a British officer during the American War of 1812 who decided to have this exceptionally attractive hilt attached to an English blade and scabbard by Johnston, a high quality cutler in London who produced many naval swords.
Lot 88
A PRIVATE R.N. LOG AND PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM kept by R. B. Hosking between 1909-1924 containing a lively account of his ships in peace and war and describing voyages to New York, Malta and Gibraltar aboard H.M. Ships Duke of Edinburgh; Britannia and Victory , 47 card leaves with calligraphic title, Hosking's watercolour and gilt arms as frontispiece, 31 watercolour drawings and caricatures, mostly of a humorous nature, 147 actual photographs of life aboard and ashore of varying sizes, interspersed with daily line of highly social activity pre-War and War news as received, original calf boards -- 12 x 10in. (30.5 x 25.5cm.)
Lot 67
A WWI medal group awarded to Engine Room Artificier 1432 R Haggan Royal Navy ReserveComprising 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and War for Civilisation Medal, silver Services Rendered badge, RN36986 (4) A WWI medal group awarded to Engine Room Artificier 1432 R Haggan Royal Navy ReserveComprising 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and War for Civilisation Medal, silver Services Rendered badge, RN36986 (4)
Lot 450
NETSUKE: 1- Lazarnick, G: The Signature Book of Netsuke, Inro and Ojime Artists in Photographs. 1976. Very Good; 2- Meinertzhagen, F: The Art of the Netsuke Carver. Routledge & Kegan Paul, London, 1956, first edition with dust jacket (little worn); 3- Bushell, R: Netsuke Masks. Weatherhill edition. fine in slipcase; 4- Netsuke: A very large collection of books including: Davies, B: Netsuke through 3 centuries; Bushell, R: Netsuke- Familiar and unfamiliar, 1975, 1st. edn. dw; Hurtig, B: Masterpieces of Netsuke Art. 1975, slipcase; Fables in Ivory: Japanese Netsuke and Their Legends. 1961, 1st. edn. dw. (154)
Lot 159
M.15 Pickelhaube to the Prussian 73rd Fusilier Regiment, a very rare pickelhaube, as shown on pages 178, 179 of Feldzug 15 being a good size 57 all leather pickelhaube, the skull is excellent, both front and back peaks are securely attached to the main body, all of the fittings, which include the back strap, removable spike and circular spike base, Prussian front plate with Peninsular, Waterloo scroll, front peak trim and all strap fixings in matching field grey. The interior retaining much of the original colour, its 9 tongued leather liner all intact with original drawstring, regimentally marked to the inner rear peak ‘R.73’ with the acceptance stamp of the 10th Army Corps, dated ‘1915’ with regimental stamp ‘FR.73’.
Lot 175
1915 Pattern Pickelhaube Helmet Cover, an excellent enlisted ranks helmet cover, as shown on pages 136 and 137 of Feldzug 17. Regimentally marked to Saxon Regiment 134.R. plus maker marked on the interior. All hooks complete with their leather lined aperture to allow the chinstrap to lay on the exterior of the cover. One slight L shaped tear to the rear panel, otherwise excellent.
Lot 179
WW1 German Officers Artillery Pickelhaube Helmet Cover, a good condition with service wear of a ball top officers cover for Artillery Regiment 50, both the letter ‘R’ and the numbers ‘50’ in green felt with some moth damage, marked ‘DRP’ to the interior peak of the cover. Although not size stamped, on test it indicates that this would fit a good 57 or 58 size helmet.
Lot 302
German Model 1884/98 Bayonet, excellent blade, maker marked ‘C.G.Haenel of Suhl’ in its undamaged wood grips, regimentally marked ‘R.7.45’ with Imperial acceptance stamp at the tip of the hilt, in its original leather and steel mounted scabbard, with its original frog and the remains of a bayonet knot. Faint maker markings to the leather frog, also army group marked but unfortunately a hole has been cut through the back of the belt loop for suspending the dagger on a wall display and has cut through the army groupings of ‘B.A.XIII’ (Army Group 8).
Lot 357
An Outstanding Attack on the Hindenburg Line and Flesquires, Military Medal Trio Awarded to Lance Corporal Francis John Barker, 15 Battalion, Tank Corps, late 1/24 (County of London) Battalion (The Queen’s) London Regiment, Who Survived Being Wounded on the Somme Before Transferring to the Newly Formed Tank Corps, In The Action Which the Military Medal Was Awarded, The Battalion Lost 18 out of 26 Tanks, George V Military Medal (M.M), awarded to, “304657. L/Cpl. F. J. Barker. 15-Tank Corps”, British War and Victory Medal, awarded to “5825 Sjt. F. J. Barker 24-Lond. R.”. The Military Medal is framed and backed on his Tank Corps Gallantry certificate inscribed to “304657 L/Cpl Francis J Barker, For Pluck and determination in action against the enemy at Flesquires, 27th September 1918”, the citation is bordered by his battalion coloured lanyard. The medals are accompanied by a selection of original ephemera including photograph of Barker inside his tank before leaving for the UK in 1919, pair of brass trench art shell cases and two modern models of WW1 British tanks. The Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette: 14th May 1919, the citation for the award in the roll of honour is as follows, “304657 L/Cpl Berker, Francis J. 15th Battn. Awarded MM. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action on the occasion of the attack on Flesquieres on September 27, 1918. He was wounded in the face whilst placing unditching gear in position under shell fire. In spite of his wound he remained at his task until he was again wounded in the neck. He volunteered to remain with the tank, but his officer handed him over to infantry stretcher-bearers.” Francis John Barker who was a local of Camberwell, London, originally enlisted into the 1/24 (County of London) Battalion London Regiment, serving with them after the 1 January 1916. He was wounded in action on the 24 September 1916, whilst serving near High Wood. In 1917 he transferred to the 15th Battalion, Tank Corps, and served with them until the end of the war, where on the 27 September 1918, he displayed gallantry of a notable kind during his battalion’s advance in conjunction with the Grenadier Guards on the Hindenburg Line and the town of Flesquires. The Battalion advanced gallantly with all of their 26 Tanks. By the ned of the action, there was only 8 tanks that answered the roll call, with many gallantry awards being given for this action. This grouping is being sold by the recipients grandson and has never been offered on the market before. See lots – and – for the recipients Tank Corps issue face mask and large Panorama Photograph of the 15th Battalion Tank Corps.
Lot 359
Fine First World War Family Medal Groups to Two Brothers, Both Being Killed in Action, One Serving with the Inniskilling Fusiliers and the Other Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, British War & Victory medals, named to “41853. PTE. A. CRAWSHAW. R. INNIS. FUS.” accompanied by a card box of issue and memorial plaque, named to “ALBERT VICTOR CRAWSHAW”; British War & Victory medals named to “9809 PTE. J. CRAWSHAW. L.N.LAN.R.”, accompanied by the card box of issue and covering letters for his medals. The group also comes with his memorial plaque, named to “JOSEPH CRAWSHAW”, a letter from him to his wife from the front and 3 letters notifying his wife that he has been wounded in action. Both Brothers were born in the Earls Heaton area of Dewsbury, the sons of Henry and Mary Ann living at Walker Street. When Albert Crawshaw enlisted, he originally joined the Cheshire Regiment. He travelled to Chester to do this and must have had a particular reason as he could just have easily enlisted in Stockport. His service, 62389, dates the enlistment to around the end of 1916. His medal entitlement records at the National Archives make no mention of this service, confirming that he never served abroad with the Cheshire’s. He was, no doubt, transferred to the Inniskilling Fusiliers when he had finished training. Albert Crawshaw was killed during the Battle of Langemarck. The battle was scheduled for 16 August and would involve eight Army Divisions - nearly 150,000 men. The previous day, Albert had moved into assembly trenches ready to "go over the top". "C" Company would lead the attack on the right, with "A" on the left. "D" and "B" would be their respective supports. The men advanced at "zero hour" - 4.45am. As they were getting out of the trenches, the enemy artillery fire came down on the front line and the casualties started to mount. As they moved forward, they came under heavy machine gun fire from emplacements about 200 yards west of a position known as Borry Farm. Very heavy casualties were taken. By 5am, the attack had stalled. The men of "C" Company attempted to rush the Farm under cover of fire from their own light machine gun but without success. Two further attempts were made to try to work round from the flanks but these also failed. The men could see that the Farm was strongly garrisoned by about 100 Germans and they had three machine guns. The remnants of the Company now had no option but to take cover in shell holes about 100 yards west of the Farm and would remain there all day. "D" Company, slightly to the left of "C", had been able to make some further progress but was later forced back by a German counter-attack. On the left, "A" and "B" Companies had advanced and stood their ground until almost surrounded. They then had to fight their way out to avoid being captured and only about 15 men from each Company managed to return to the British lines. In the chaos of the day and its aftermath, Albert's body was never recovered and identified. Joseph Crawshaw joined the army fairly soon after war was declared and his original service number was 9809. The above number was allocated at the beginning of 1917 when all soldiers serving with Territorial battalions were issued new six-digit numbers. In the late summer of 1915, probably before he went overseas on active service, he married Amy Clayton. On 8 August 1918, Allied troops launched the offensive that would end the war three months later. For the British troops, there would still be many days of hard fighting and many thousands of casualties, but there would no more defeats. The battle in which Joseph was killed would later be designated as the Battle of Canal du Nord and, on 27 September, the North Lancashire’s crossed the canal at noon. They took up assembly positions east of the village of Graincourt-les-Havrincourt (approximately 7 kilometres south west of the French town on Cambrai). The next day, the battalion advanced in support of the 2/5th Battalion, King's Own Royal Lancasters, with the objective of capturing Marcoine Trench. The Regimental History records that the attack was made in a series of short rushes as they came under enemy machine gun fire from the village of Marcoing and, also, a nearby wood. The Battalion could not make its way through the barbed wire entanglements in front of the enemy trench and was soon ordered to withdraw. Joseph was one of 18 men to be killed in the attack. Albert Crawshaw is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial, and Joseph is Buried in Anneux British Cemetery.
Lot 543
WW1 British Gas Hood, blue grey cloth hood with plastic covered rectangular eye section. Inked to the hood is “SGT R ASTRICK 17910” and “17910” is embroidered to the bottom section. Attached to the hood is a copied printed label which reads, “MY DEAREST SON ANOTHER ITEM FOR YOUR COLLECTION. THIS WAS ACTUALLY USED IN ACTION LAST YEAR. I HOPE WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN SOON. I HOPE TO HAVE LEAVE ON --- TRY TO HELP MUMMY AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE. FROM YOUR LOTHING FATHER DAD”. Housed in a period cloth carry bag. We are of the opinion that this item is a later representation, sold as viewed.
Lot 582
WW1 British 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Presentation Sword of Captain George Ernest Spencer DSO MC Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, blade by J R Gaunt etched and polished with crowned GR cipher, foliage and ‘DEO GRATIAS TO OUR BELOVED SON CAPT G.E.SPENCER, DSO, MC, WHO WENT TO FIGHT A JUST CAUSE ON BEHALF OF HIS KING & COUNTRY IN THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR OF 1914/18. HIS ACTIONS AND HEROISM SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS JER XLV11-VI’. Regulation hilt with bullion dress knot, wire bound fish skin covered grip, in its leather field service scabbard with plated mounts. Blade 83cms. Good condition, blade retains most original polish, hilt and scabbard with age wear. George Ernest Spencer was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry, the citation for the award was as follows, “When his Battalion moving to positions prior to an attack, was located by a low flying aeroplanes, the courage and skill he displayed in handling the leading Company enabled the Battalion to take cover with light casualties. Later when the Battalion was held up by machine gun fire and subjected to heavy shelling the advance posts being driven in, he called up a Lewis gun section which promptly got into action and shouting for his Company to follow he charged the enemy. His fine example was followed by other Companies, the enemy driven back with heavy casualties and a critical situation restored”. His medal group was offered by Bosleys Military Auctioneers on 6th November 2013
Lot 637
Great War Memorial Panel, an interesting sheet copper panel with pressed out names and ranks of various members of the British forces. It appears to be mostly officers but some other ranks also. Names include 2nd Lieut Foster H K, Lieut Haslam W, Lieut Knight O R, Capt Sanger-Davies Ll H, plus others. Measures 46 x 105 ½ cms. Drill holes to the edge for fixing.
Lot 747
A group of WWI and later medals, including a WWI duo awarded to 8620 PTE. C. GRIGGS. BEDF. R., a 1914-15 Star awarded to K.10762 H.A. BATTY STO. 1. R.N, a Long Service and Good Conduct awarded to 15463 W.O CL II. W.A FEATHERSTONE. R.F.A, and a cased Imperial Service medal for SAMUEL KENNETH CHARLES DAVIS (parcel)
Lot 232
A Georgian bracket clock by Henry Bell Lancaster, mahogany case with gilt pierced decorated door, glass sides having gilt metal acorn finials, raised bell top, lacquered brass carry handle, bracket feet, encasing a double fusee movement, silvered dial with engraved floral swags, Roman numerals and second subsidiary calendar dial, 51 cm high x 28 cm wide x 19 cm deep, as featured in 'The Georgian Bracket Clock' 1714/1830 by Richard C. R. Barder, p. 126case in generally good condition, minor cracks to the veneer, gilt good, some knocks to the feet, movement untested, veneer coming loose to the rear door, glass good, face with some minor surface scratches and scuffs, some very minor discolouration
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