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Click here to subscribe19th Century mahogany longcase clock by R. Summerhayes of Ilminster, the hood with swan neck pediment, square door flanked by turned pillars, the trunk with short door and standing on bracket feet, the square painted dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, eight day movement Condition:
First World War 1914 - 1915 Star trio - comprising 1914 - 1915 Star, named to 462 SPR. A. C. Steeds. R.E., together with War and Victory medals, named to 452 2. CPL. A. C. Steeds. R.E., a miniature group, Second World War Defence and War medals in box of issue, named to A. R. Steeds and a Royal Life Saving Society medal similarly named
*Medals. Great War group of three to Private F. Lee, Royal West Kent Regiment, 1914-15 Star (TF-1177. Pte. F. Lee. R.W. Kent. R.), British War and Victory Medals (TF-1177 Pte. F. Lee. R.W. Kent R.), good very fine, together with another group comprising 1914-15 Star (10148 Pte. V. Levett. E. Kent.R.), British War and Victory Medals (10148 Pte. V. Levett. E. Kent.R.), good very fine TF-1177 Private Frederick Lee served in the Asiatic Theatre of War from 26 August 1915. 10148 Private Valentine Levett, served on the Western Front from 12 March 1915 transferred to The Queens Regiment (157763). (3)
*Medals. Group of five to Private R.P. Smith, Royal Fusiliers, 1914-15 Star (1869 Pte. R.P. Smith 2-Lond.R.), British War and Victory Medals (1869 Pte R.P. Smith. 2-Lond.R.), General Service Medal , G.V.R., one clasp, Iraq (115116 Pte. R.P. Smith. R. Fus.), Defence Medal, very fine, mounted for wearing 115116 Private Robert Percy Smith, served on the Western Front from 6 January 1915, various regiments including London Regiment (2nd - 1869 / 3rd 230342), Royal Irish Regiment (13937) and Royal Fusiliers. (5)
*Medals. WWI DCM group to Colour Sergeant Major T. Waite, East Lancashire Regiment, Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8740 C.S. Mjr T. Waite. 1/E.Lan.R.), 1914-15 Star (8740 Sjt T. Waite. E.Lan:R.), British War and Victory Medals (8740 W.O.Cl.2. T. Waite. E.Lan.R.), light contact marks to first otherwise good very fine DCM London Gazette 11 March 1920 8740 C./S./M. Waite, 1st Bn., E. Lanc. R. (Bristol) 'For continuous good work and devotion to duty. He served in France since early 1915. By his consistent gallantry and coolness under fire he has always set a fine example to the N.C.O.s and men in his company.' (4)
Herbert J. Butler - Motor Bodywork: The Design & Construction of Private, Commercial and Passenger Types. A better than usual hardback copy of the First Edition in the original dark blue cloth with gilt lettering plus gilt panelling to the spine, front and rear hinges re-enforced with cloth (as pub), the cover edges a little rubbed, and the lower corners of the covers slightly worn, but internally clean and quite sound. 10 1/2 x 7 3/4-inches, pp xxiv, 492, plus 245 illustrations and 50 working drawings (many folding). Foreword by Sir Herbert Austin, published by W. R. Howell & Co, 1924. (1)
Motor Shows and Motoring. A good selection of hardback and paperback books, including: Earls Court Motor Show Official Catalogues for Oct 1955 and 1956; The Book of the Motor Museum 1912, a facsimile, 1984; The Story of the S.M.M.T. 1902-1952, by St. John C. Nixon, printed privately, 1952, with a loosely enclosed letter, apparently signed by the then President, Henry Spurrier, and Director, R. Gresham Cooke, hardback in frayed DJ; Montaut the catalogue of the 1993 exhibition; Portrait Gallery of Early Automobiles by Hornung; S.C.H. Davis - a Lifetime in Motorsport, and about two dozen other similar volumes, most in good condition. (a quantity)
*R.A.C. 'Repairer and Agent'. A four-colour double-sided hanging enamel sign, the square diamond format measuring 51 x 51cm (20 1/2 x 20 1/2-inches). The main image is in a circular format in red, blue and white, the corners of the sign being taken up by vertical grey and white stripes. Some edge chipping and rust, especially to the two securing holes and to the left-hand top edge of the letter 'A' in 'R. A. C.', but a bold and attractive image nonetheless. (1)
The World's Automobiles 1880-1958 by George Ralph Doyle (1890-1961), a 1959 3rd edition, 174pp, 8vo. Published by The Temple Press. Historically important, this is the author's personal working copy, with his Ruislip address, dated 22/4/59 and full of pencil notes, marginalia, references, corrections and alterations, presumably carried out between April 1959 and his death in 1961. Nick Georgano met Ralph Doyle and John Pollitt in the 1950s, and much of their research was incorporated into the 1968 Encyclopedia; indeed, Nick Georgano co-authored the fourth edition of the book, which was published after Doyle's passing, see lot 25. Coming with this book is a typed biography of G. R. Doyle by G.N. Georgano. Sound condition, without DJ G. R. Doyle was the first man to compile a worldwide address list of car manufacturers. The World's Automobiles, first published privately in 1932, stimulated the interest of enthusiasts and, as Nick Georgano confirmed on numerous occasions, "without Doyle's pioneer work, the 1968 1st ed of The Complete Encyclopedia of Motorcars would have been a near impossibility". (2)
*R.A.C. A large vertical format three-colour single-sided advertising sign, depicting a 'blown-up' version of the R. A. C. badge in red, white and blue against a blue background, with a Union Flag against a central white circle surrounded by 'The Royal Automobile Club' in white/blue lettering over a red background. Minor chips to the edges, and some careful re-touching, particularly to the top central section, including the peak of the crown. 61 1/2 x 50cm (24 1/4 x 19 3/4-ins). (1)
The World's Automobiles 1862-1962 by G. R. Doyle & G. N. Georgano, 180pp, 4th edition, 1963, 8vo, published by Temple Press Books. Historically important, this is Nick Georgano's working copy with manuscript underlinings, alterations, additions, updating and marginalia. It retains the remains of its green DJ, otherwise in sound order, together with a soft-bound American published edition. Also, in the same series, The Worlds Motorcycles 1894-1963 by Erwin Tragatsch, 192pp, 1964 1st ed, and The World's Commercial Vehicles 1830-1964 by G. N. Georgano, 122pp, 1965 1st ed, with DJ. Offered with this lot is a 1921 dated 'Notes on Motor-Buses' in manuscript by a P. K. Cope, and G. R. Doyle's personal copy of the 1931 Motor Car, Motorcycle and Commercial Motor Index. (6)
*William Rath Pashley. A rare circular bronze plaque awarded to the founder of the Pashley Bicycle Company, engraved on the plaque, 'A symbol of the Courage & Sacrifices displayed by the Birmingham & District Motorcyclists - Who served in HM Forces 1914-1918 - W R Pashley'. Displayed in a glazed case alongside several modern Pashley catalogues. (1)
*A c1909 Lea & Francis Gentleman's Roadster. Described at the time as 'the apotheosis of luxury in cycling' by Cycling Magazine, this imposing bicycle has a 28-inch frame numbered 21673 and many of the features associated with the marque, including a back-pedalling crank lock hidden brake mechanisms to the front and rear brakes, the front with the optional extra mudguard extension, chain-guard, 17-inch flat handlebars with an oiler in the righthand celluloid grip, a J. Lucas Ltd. No 58 rear rack, correctly fitted R. H. Lea rear reflector, nickel-plated 28-inch Westwood rims, split block rubber pedals, a Pedersen three-speed hub gear with its correct top tube control, a J. Lucas Ltd. double-chime bell, a period Herm Reimann 'Germania' candle-powered lamp, Veeder milometer and a sprung Lughbro duplex-padded leather saddle. Attached to the bicycle when purchased, and still tied to the handlebars since restoration is an accession label from the National Motor Museum, from whom the bicycle was purchased many years ago. Written on the label is the statement, 'George Bernard Shaw - This machine was owned and ridden by the world-famous person named above'. The vendor has had verbal confirmation that this is likely to be factual, but only further research will confirm its actual status. (1)
*Aerospatiale, Aerospatiale Caravelle, Dassault Super Mystere, C.A.M.S., Caudron, Hughes XH-17, Kaiser Fleetwings, Kaman, Kaman K-3, H-43, HOK, HUK, Huskie, HOK (Lycoming T-53), HU2K-1 Seasprite, K-225, YH-22, K-240, HTK-I, K-600, Kellett, Keystone (including Huff-Dalland), Sikorsky R-6. HOS-1. Hoverfly II, S-38 & S-40, S-42, S-43, S-51 (Civil), Grumman WF-2 Tracer, Hall, Hall PH-I, 2 & 3, Helio, Hillier, Hughes, Hughes XF-II, Grumman TBF, TBM Avenger (Tarpon) (USA), (RN & Commonwealth), Grumman S2 Tracker, France - misc. An archive of black and white photographs, some with manufacturer stamps and/or other marks to versos, various sizes (approx. 500)
*Sikorsky H-3 (USAF), Sikorsky R-5 (S-51 variants HO35, H-5, HU-1, Sikorsky HSS-1, YHUS-1, H-34A, Sikorsky R-4 (Hoverfly I), Sikorsky Whirlwind HAR21 & HAS22 (RN), H-19, HO45-, HRS, H-53, S-58 (civil), S-61/H-3 Sea King, S-64 Skycrane, VS-44, S-55 (civil), XH-39, XHJS-I, YH-18A, HO55. An archive of black and white photographs, some with manufacturer stamps and/or other marks to versos, various sizes (approx. 200)
*Aviation Drawings. A group of 5 finely executed pencil drawings of military aircraft by R. Gordon, circa 1980s, including Spitfire, Mosquito and Hurricane, all in flight with background clouds and landscape, etc., all signed lower right, each 29 x 41cm (11.5 x 16in) and similar, laid on card, two framed and glazed, and others (23)
Middlebrook (Martin and Everitt, Chris). The Bomber Command War Diaries, An Operational Reference Book, 1939-1945, 1st edition, Viking, 1985, some black & white illustrations, multi-signed by 13 aircrew to front endpapers, signatures include B. Randall, Roland Hammersley, John F. Chapman, Harold Swain, Charles Webber, Cliff Stewart and others, original cloth in dust jacket, large 8vo, together with Ward (John), Beware of the Dog at War, An Operational Diary of 49 Squadron, Spanning 49 Years, 1916-1965, 1st edition, 1997, black & white illustrations, original cloth gilt with original wrappers retained, large 8vo, (special signed edition with 10 autographs to front flyleaf, signatures include T.G. Gatfield, L.J. Hay, E.B. Cachart, J. Flint, R. Soutar and others, plus another copy of the same work with stickers identifying this as limited edition 47/50 copies and signatures of Ted Cachart and John(?) Ward on sticky labels gummed beneath, original cloth lettered in silver, both large 8vo, plus Ward (Chris, Lee, Andy & Wachtel, Andreas), Dambusters, The Definitive History of 617 Squadron at War 1943-1945, 1st edition, Red Kite Books, 2003, black & white illustrations from photographs, original cloth in dust jacket, (limited edition, 90/100 copies with original signatures of 17 wartime 617 Squadron aircrew), small folio, plus two related with signatures (6)
Slater (Harry E.). Lingering Contrails of the Big Square A, A History of the 94th Bomb Group (H) 1942-1945, 1st edition, 1980, black & white illustrations from photos, a little spotting, original cloth in dust jacket, (limited edition, 395 of an unspecified number), together with Huntzinger (Edward J.), The 388th at War, 1st edition, 1979, black & white illustrations from photos, signed by the author to title, original rexine, a little marked, plus McCarter (Charles R.), Boeing Flying Fortress Known as Day's Pay, 1st edition, 1992, two colour plates, black & white plates from photographs including some foldouts, original cloth, (limited edition, 66/175 hardbound copies), plus others similar relating to World War II US Bomb Groups, including six published by Turner, all but two hardbound, 4to/folio, manuscript number sticky labels to spines (28)
*Imperial Airways. A collection of Imperial Airways ephemera relating to pilot H. Reeves-Hall, comprising three folders with extensive documents including The London Casino Restaurant 1938 menu card multi signed plus other signed menus, Imperial Airways Annual General Meeting reports, circa 1930s, technical notes etc, together with four logbooks six pilots licences and related items kept by pilot Geoffrey Rose who flew with Imperial Airways from 1920s, logbook 1 (1929-1932, logbook 2 (1932-1937), logbook 3 (1937-1939), logbook 4 (1939), plus mixed ephemera including three logbooks kept by Sergeant R Rudd for 1931-1934, type of aircraft flown, Avro, Bristol Fighter, Atlas, Siskin, Bulldog etc, the logbooks bound together, Guide to the Airport of London (Croydon) issued by the Air Ministry circa 1930s and other items (a carton)
9th Jat Regiment Typescript journal of Lieutenant Colonel Walter Leslie Hailes MC, 3 volumes in 2, 1914-40, 210, 203 and 101 numbered leaves, typed rectos only, photographic group portrait corner-mounted to an initial leaf in volume 1 (one faint crease), with facing typescript description, contemporary maroon cloth, spines lettered in gilt, slightly rubbed, 4to, together with Hailes (Walter Leslie), War Services of the 9th Jat Regiment, 1st edition, Aldershot: Gale & Polden, Ltd., 1938, 4 colour plates (1 with laid-in proof), 6 folding maps, frontispiece tape-repaired verso, printed presentation plate from the regiment to Hailes, signed by Major General C. F. G. Young, mounted to front pastedown, laid-in typed letter signed to Young on Buckingham Palace letterhead concerning the presentation of another copy to King George VI, plus Ross (John, & Walter Leslie Hailes), War Services of the 9th Jat Regiment, Volume II, 1937-1948, edited by N. St. J. Becher, 1st edition, 1965, colour frontispiece, 1 photographic plate, 6 maps, and Hailes (Walter Leslie, & John Ross), The Jat Regiment, A History of the Regiment, 1803-1947, 2 volumes in 1, 1st collected edition, published by Col. R. N. Banerji, Commandant, The Jat Regimental Centre, Bareilly, 1967, 12 plates including frontispiece, 13 maps, inscribed in pencil 'For Lieutenant Colonel Walter L. Hailes - Military Cross' on the front free endpaper, each work in original blue cloth, slightly rubbed, mottled or cockled, the 1st collected edition with the chipped dust jacket, 4to Unpublished journal of service by the official historian of the 9th Jat Regiment. Hailes was initially with the 6th Jat Light Infantry, who fought in the Mesopotamian Campaign and the Third Afghan War before their absorption into the newly-formed 9th Jats in 1922. The new regiment's notable engagements include the Waziristan campaign (1936-9) and World War Two service in the Western Desert Campaign, Burma and Malaya. The second volume of War Services of the 9th Jat Regiment was printed in a run of 100 copies only. Provenance: by direct descent from Hailes to the present owner. (5)
*Medals. WWI group of three to Corporal R. Ballam, Dorset Regiment, 1914-15 Star (3-8843 Cpl R. Ballam. Dorset.R.), British War and Victory Medals (3-8843 Cpl. R. Ballam. Dorset.R.), good very fine, with Silver War badge reverse stamped '101263', together with a WWII group of medals, comprising, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp, Burma Star with Pacific clasp and War Medal, good very fine, mounted for wear plus Dorset Yeomanry and Royal Flying Corps cap badges 3-8843 Corporal Robert Ballam, served in the Balkans from 14 September 1915 and discharged through sickness on 1 December 1916. (7)
*Medals. Group of three to Private J. Pithers, Royal Berkshire Regiment, British War Medal (16601 Pte J. Pithers. R.Berks.R.), 1914-15 Star (16601 Pte J. Pithers. R. Berks:R.), Victory Medal (16601 Pte. J. Pithers. R.Berks.R), good very fine, mounted in this order 16601 Private James Pithers served on the Western Front from 7 August 1915. (3)
*Medals. A WWII group of eight to Warrant Officer J. Marsh, M.S.M., Northumberland Fusiliers Later Royal Artillery, General Service 1918-62, G.V.I.R., two clasps, Palestine, Palestine 1945-48 (4267247 Cpl. J. Marsh. R. North'd Fus.), 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 1st Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence and War Medals, Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (4267247 W.O.Cl.1. J. Marsh. R.A., Army Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R. with 'Regular Army' bar suspension (4267247 W.O.Cl.1. J. Marsh. R.A.), first, seventh and eighth with minor official corrections, good very fine or better and scarce to see two Palestine clasps to one man, sold with copied research Warrant Officer J Marsh served with the Northumberland Fusiliers, he transferred to South Staffordshire Regiment in 1940 and was serving with the Royal Artillery in Palestine from 1945 onwards, Marsh was awarded the MSM in December 1953 and retired from service the following year. (8)
AN 1803 PATTERN OFFICERS SWORD & SCABBARD. An Infantry Officers 1803 pattern sword & scabbard (lacking its chafe), with GR in the hilt. Very clean 28" curved single-edged blade, with large full length fuller. Gilt hilt with some distortion and loose backstrap. No maker evident though R is stamped on the blade. On the gilt fittings leather scabbard is a cartouche with Woolley Deakin Dutton & Johnstone markings. The leather has been repaired, covered on the bottom of the scabbard. See Illustration
A VICTORIAN R ENGINEERS OFFICERS SWORD. An 1857 pattern Royal Engineers officers sword, with brass pierced guard, which has gilding. With the Royal Engineers badge and device on the 32.1/4" blade with VR entwined. Price & Co, Suffolk St, Pall Mall, London. A very clean blade with a brass scabbard, the latter with little evidence of dents.
A THREE BAR QSA TO THE 6th E. D. R. G. ARTILLERY. A three bar Queens South Africa Medal, with Cape Colony-Orange Free State and Transvaal bars. Named to 11549 Gnr J Sheridan 6th E D. Royal Garrison Artillery. (Eastern Division) Joseph Sheridans interesting Military Service details, lists multiple trials and imprisonments. Details with the medal.
A WELSH REGIMENT CASUALTY TRIO. A 1914/15 Star, British War & Victory Medals named to 38402 Pte A G Hatter Welsh R. Albert G Hatter of the 13th Battalion Welsh Regiment, is buried in Merville Communal Cemetery Extension. Date of death is given as 30/12/1917. He had served in France from the 2nd February 1915. A native of Westbury Wilts, he was aged 37 years With photocopied Service Details
AN RAMC QSA & 1914 STAR TRIO TO THE ESSEX R & R A M C. A three bar Queens South Africa Medal named to 6287 L-Cpl M Murray Essex Regt. Bars Cape Colony- Orange Free State and South Africa 1902. A 1914 Star named to 3291 Pte M Murray RAMC. British war & Victory Medals named to 3291 Sjt M Murray RAMC. Moses Murray served in the 2nd Battalion Essex Regt, during the Boer War. In the Great W he served from the 27th August 1914 in France, with the RAMC/4 Stat Hosp.
A R M LI GT-WAR-WW11 & LSGC GROUP OF SIX MEDALS. British War & Victory Medals named to CH-20597 H Moizer R M L I. A France & Germany Star, Defence & War Medals, all unnamed as issued. A George V Long Service Good Conduct Medal, named to CH-20597 H Mozier SGT RM. Harry Mozier an Electrician/Caretaker at Electricity House Bristol, died aged 64 years in 1962 Awarded his LSGC in February 1933, serving under AG/RMLI. Photocopied Details with the medals.
THE 1914 STAR TRIO & TUNIC OF RSM J CAMPBELL 2 R BERKS REGT. A 1914 Star named to 5629 C Q M S J Campbell. 2 R Berks, on its original ribbon with an MID oakleaf attached. British War & Victory Medals named to 5629 W O Cl 1 J Campbell R Berks. John Cambell the son of Daniel and Sarah Campbell, husband of Louise Campbell was Killed in Action aged 36 years. He landed in France on the 6th November 1914, his MIC details confirm he was awarded a Clasp. He was Mentioned in Despatches on the 13/6/1916 in the L Gazette 29623 (Gen Haig). Born in Belfast he later lived in Southsea, after his marriage he lived in Dagshai, Micawber Avenue, Hillingdon Village, Middlesex. Killed in Action on the 15th October 1917, he is buried in Prowse Point, Military Cemetery, France. CWGC Confirms his rank as Regimental Sergeant Major, 2nd R Berks Regt. A copy of his last letter home from the front, is with the medals. He was waiting to be commissioned, signing his letter with his nickname 'Fred'. An original photograph of RSM Campbell wearing his Dress Tunic, is with the medals. His original Red Dress Tunic and Sash, with rank on the right sleeve is with the medals. In good condition with General Service buttons (two missing) and bullion sleeve badges.
SPANISH & SOUTH AMERICAN COINAGE. Examples includea 20 Reales piece of 1861, 5 Pesata pieces of 1891 & 1898. Marvedis pieces of 8 or 4, 1819/1847/1801. A 2 Pesata piece of 1881 another of 1882. A 40 over 80 Reis piece (R) 1832, another of 1827. An 80 Reis piece dated 1829, also one of 40 over 80 indistinctly dated 182? A 1000 Reis piece of 1861, a 2000 Reis piece dated 1889. A 400 Reis piece dated 1901, a later Panama Balboa of 1934, etc.
THREE CASED CITY OF LONDON THEME BRONZE MEDALLIONS . The first in a fitted case with gold embossed lid, 'In commemoration of the visit of H M the King of the Hellenes, To the City of London 16th June 1880. The Rt Hon Sir Francis Wyatt Truscott Kt, Lord Mayor.Charles Woolloton Esq and Edmond Kelly Bayley Esq-Sherrifs. Sir John Bennett Kt, Chairman of the Committee. Inside the lid is C C Adams Sculptor, London. 75mm diameter with the legend, George 1st King of the Hellenes, facing left obverse. Britannia and Greek Temple etc reverse, with June 16th 1880 below. Born a Dane, Proclaimed King when Otto was overthrown aged 17 years old. The uncle of Prince Philip he was assassinated in 1913. (1668 in B C Medals by C Eimer) The second with gold embossed lid reading, In Commemoration of the Opening of the New Buildings for the School on the Victoria Embankment, By H R H The Prince of Wales accompanied by HRH The Princess of Wales 12th December 1882. The Rt Hon Henry Edmund Knight, Lord Mayor. Polydore de Keyser Esq Aldn and Joseph Savory Esq, Sheriffs. Pearse Morrison Esq. Chairman of the Committee. Wyon 287 Regent Street inside the damaged (loose) lid. Albert Edward and Alexandra facing right obverse, City of London School New Buildings Opened by HRH Prince Of Wales 12th December 1882, 76mm diameter. Repair to the re-fixing of the lid will be required. (1690 BCM) The third with gold embossed lid, 'In commemoration of the viosit of The Colonial and Indian Representatives, to the City of London 25th June 1886.The Right Hon John Staples Lord Mayor. David Evans Esq Admn and Thomas Clarke Esq Sherrifs. William Henry Pannell Esq Chairman to the Committee. Inside the lid ios Elkington & Co Ltd. London. 77mm diameter with the obverse legend, To Commemorate the Colonial & Indian Reception at the Guildhall London 1886. With detailed interior of the Guildhall view, reverse. (1726 in British Commemorative Medallions).
AN IMPORTANT Q-SHIP DSM. P-ALBUM AND RELATED FAMILY MEDALS. A Metropolitan Police 1887 Service Medal awarded to P C C Deacon. A Society For the Protection Of Life From Fire, bronze award (Man & Woman type), in bronze. Named to Charles Deacon for services at 13 Gloucester Place, Hyde Park, London. 17th November 1889. Citation Details are as follows, from the original award. The Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire. (Patron the Queen). This Certificate in addition to a Bronze Medal, is awarded to 184f Police Constable Charles Deacon in testimony of prompt and efficient aid rendered by him at a fire on the 17th Day of November 1889, at 15 Gloucester Place, Hyde Park W. 20 New Bridge Street. E C. 13th February 1890. By order of the Trustees, signed George Cooke. 12" x 9.1/4" approx. A Distinguished Service Medal named to 237806 W H Deacon PO. English Channel 3 Sept 1917. (Action against a German Submarine) A Naval General Service Medal with bar Persian Gulf 1909-14, named to 237806 W H Deacon AB HMS Espiegle. (A Crew of 150 Officers & Men) Cadmus Class and the last RN ship to have a figurehead, though no sails were fitted. Took part in Gun Running duties and when war was declared 5/11/1914 engaged and silenced a significant body of Turks. A 1914/15 Star named to 237806 W H Deacon PO RN. British War & Victory Medals named to 237806 W H Deacon PO RN. With an original Newspaper account of his Service and Death on HMS Esk . LOST OVERBOARD. Newbury Mans tragic death off Spain. Life-long Naval Career. A well known Newbury man Petty Officer William Harry deacon was 'Lost Overboard' from HMS Esk, while employed in Operations off the coast of Spain, during recent severe weather. He was the son of the Late Mr Charles Deacon, who kept a General shop at North Villa, Boundary Road, Newbury. He was aged 47. Petty Officer Deacon lost his life in the service to which he devoted his career. He joined the navy at the early age of 16 and after the usual training ship period, joined the Home Fleet. In 1910 he was drafted to the East Indies station, where he took part in the campaign to suppress Gun Running. For this he was awarded the Persian Gulf Medal and clasp, and he returned to England in 1913. Early in 1914 he joined the Destroyer HMS Hardy,m which was employed off the coast of Ireland, again supressing Gun Running At the Outbreak of War he was serving in the North Sea and his ship was badly damaged by enemy gun-fire at the Raid on Hartlepool. He was in the Battle of Jutland on board HMS Barham, and was in the thick of the battle, when over 60 men were killed. In 1917 he volunteered for Q Boats or Mystery Ships campaign against enemy Submarines. His ship was sunk but he was rescued and afterwards received the Distinguished Service Medal In 1920 he was lent to the Australian Navy and went in the new Destroyer Anzac to Australia, where he served for 2 1/2 years. On his return to England he served as Petty Officer and Torpedo Coxswain on various Destroyers. In 1927 he was drafted to China and served on the Yangtse-Kiang river, during the China-Japanese trouble. Returning to England in 1930 he came out of the navy on pension and had several jobs in civilian life. Petty Officer Deacon rejoined the navy in July 1936, and only last Christmas came to Newbury on leave, to stay for a fortnight with his stepmother, Mrs Deacon of 5, Gilders Square. It was during manoeuvres off the Coast of Spain in Thursdays severe weather that he lost his life. Family provenance gives him washed overboard, whilst delivering a message to the bridge. A 1914/15 Star named to J3105 J E Deacon AB RN. British war & Victory Medals named to J3105 L Smn J E Deacon RN. Details from an original Newspaper Cutting. The brother of William Deacon he also has quite some service to relate. Seaman John Deacon who has recently been home on leave to visit his parents, has had an adventurous career for a young man of not more than 25 years. Joining the navy when quite a boy, he was sufficiently advanced to take part in patrol work in the early days of the war, and then at the time of the Gallipoli adventure, he was ordered to the Dardenelles. He was one of the survivors when the Irresistible was sunk, having been in the water for over half an hour. He afterwards joined a landing party on the Gallipoli coast, and was wounded in one of his legs, directly he landed on the beach, but this was disregarded as a small scratch. He went on and was afterwards brought down with another wound in the other leg, but he managed to carry on until the mission for which his party landed was accomplished. Returning to Headquarters where he found that only he and another man had survived the Turkish fire. Seeing that the above was Deacons first holiday, it would be agreed that he had finally merited the same. A 1914/15 Star named to PO 2952 Pte A Rendall RMLI. British War & Victory Medals named to PO 2952 Pte A Rendall R M L I. A Royal Fleet Reserve LSGC Medal, named to Ply 2592 B22 A Rendall Pte RFR. An original newspaper cutting (spells his name wrongly) states: Veteran of Boer War. Merriott mourns Mr A Raindle. A veteran of the South African War and First World War Mr Abel Raindle of Broadway , Merriott (Somerset) who died on Wednesday week aged 95 years, was buried at Merriott on Saturday following a service in All Saints Church, conducted by the Rev R N Bathgate. Mr Raindle joined the Royal marines at the age of 17.1/2 years and retired from the service after the South African War. He then joined the staff of Fisherton House as attendant and served for 15 years. He was recalled to the Colours on the outbreak of war and on his return was employed as a gardener at Russell Square. The Principal Mourners were Mr & Mrs J Deakin, who had married his sister. Together with a large framed print of HMS Irresistible sinking, 30" x 4". A photograph of Abel Rendall wearing his medals.Another of the Victory March through Newbury. A war Illustrated copy of Nov 26th 1914. Another of a family portrait by Christopher of Crewkerne and Yeovil. Father, Mother, Daughter and three Sons or Sons in Law. aw. The Bible presented to J Deacon, on leaving HMS Impregnable, 1909. A photograph of some of the ships crew of HMS Britomart. A magnificent album of photographs of William Deacon's service after WW!. Shipping and other scenes of Hong Kong, Shanghai, including bodies in the Streets of Canton 1927. Gt War German Guns at Tsing-Tao. Recovering a crashed Seaplane, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sea Trials, Saigon, Malacca, Australia, Cheffo, Pekin, Wei hi Wei, Aden, Suez Canal, etc. Mostly taken whilst serving on HMS Cumberland, including Dry Dock shots. Amazingly William Deacons older brother joined the R Navy, and was lost overboard before the Gt War. See Illustration
CASED MEDALLIONS etc. A 'Commemoration of the late R H the Prince Consort International Exhibition 1862,' gilded 41 mm medallion. (Number 1556 in B C Medals). 2. A cased bronze C.G.B. Daubney medallion , 54mm diameter Cheltenham 1856. (Number 1510 in B C Medals). 3. A cased bronze Glasgow University medallion of 70mm diameter, named to Joannes S McKendrick in class Obstetrica 1895-96. (Number 806 B C Medals). 4. A cased Fuch's London bronze medallion, Dept of Arts & Science awarded to Edith Fenton Lancaster Stage 4 B. 1860. 5. A Bradford Technical College bronze medallion of 51mm diameter, One Mile scratch race 1932. 6. A cased silver RLSS merit award named to Majorie R Patmore 1915.
A MERITORIUS SERVICE MEDAL (TANK CORPS) GROUP. A 1914 Star named to T-26589 Dvr R MacDonald ASC. British War & Victory Medals named to S4-158840 S Sjt F MacDonald ASC. MIC details state that Roland MacDonald forfiet's his medals. (RASC Records forwards list for Forfietures of Medals) (Roland MacDonald Pte T/Sjt) Frank MacDonald Staff Sergeant RASC attached Tank Corps. Place Gazette Reg Paper 2137/5618 Sched No 284394. Awarded the MSM (France). Tank Corps Book of Honour S Q M S MacDonald RASC attached Tank Corps awarded the MSM (page 84) On his medals he is 158840 W O Cl 2 on his pair, Staff Sergeant on the MSM RASC. See Illustration
A R FUSILIERS (STOCKBROKERS BATTN) CASUALTY STAR & BWM. A 1914/15 Star and British War Medal named to Stk-1043 Pte J I Johnston R Fus. John Irwin Johnston the son of the late John H Johnston of Dublin, was Killed in Action 19/11/1916 on the Somme. Aged 30 years old a member of the 10th Stockbrokers Battalion R Fusiliers, commemorated on the Theipval Memorial. His MIC details show he served in F & F from the 31/7/1915. His Star was returned for amendment, with presumably a replacement being issued. Officer in charge Infantry Records asks for authority re disposal of a 1914/15 Star 20/10/20. (Johnson not Johnston) apparently the reason for return.
A ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY MEDAL. Named to Ernest M Toppin 30th July 1903. His Citation Details are 'On the 30th July 1903, Frederick Hall got out of his depth while bathing at Kilkee, Co Clare. Toppin at great risk , went to his assistance and succeeded in effecting the rescue. The medal is in its original case of issue, with Elkington & Co E R under a crown. Of 73, Cheapside, EC. City.
CASED R DUBLIN SOCIETY AWARDS. The first four in Hallmarked Silver of oval form, each weighing some 56 gms. Nostri Plena Laboris and Britnnia seated obverse, with RDS Spring Show 1938-45-46. One is named the Guiness Perpetual Challenge Cup. Awarded for Horse, Light Delivery Van, all to the Barn Mill Forage Co. All with the Makers Mark and HM for Thomas Weir & Sons, Dublin. The fifth a circular medal of HM silver 44mm diameter. Awarded for the Spring Show 1940, Horse & Light Delivery Cart or Van. Second Prize awarded to the Barn Mill Forage Co, 43 gms. See Illustration
PHOTOGRAPHIC & MUSICAL PRIZE AWARDS. Including a large silver 51mm , Photographic Society of Ireland award. With engraved reverse Annual Exhibition 1939, won by Mr N C Stewart in Colour Class 1939. A smaller cased silver Photographic Society of Ireland Novices Shield 39mm, awarded to N C Stewart 1936 (Law. Maker). Also a bronze 1938 Pictorial Class award. Two cased bronze medallions Royal Academy of Music, one with top bar R A M. The reverse engraved Alice D Barklie Piano Forte 1922. The second engraved A D Barklie Aural Training.
LITTLE FOLKS LEGION OF HONOUR etc Both silver and bronze awards in 32mm, HM Birmingham and engraved, 'Awarded to Bessie Somerville by the editor of Little Folks 1903'. On a red ribbon with floral mounts. The two similar bronze awards are unnamed as issued, having similar mounts and red or blue ribbons. Two enamel nursing awards both with the bars, 1916-1917-1918, Q M N C on blue ribbons. A Central Workrooms Ireland badge, with Red Cross centre. A R Dublin Society lapel badge, 1731-1931 below. A gilt Irish Unionist Alliance badge, maker Johnson of Dublin.
DOG SHOW PRIZE MEDALLIONS. A Devon & Cornwall Pointer & Setter Society award, Field Trials reverse. Won by Major R O Kelly's Irish Setter Ch Heatericks Gaiat, Sept 1929. 31mm diameter. Cased similar 50mm award with I A K or A I K obverse, reverse engraved with, Won by R O Kelly's William Osler 1906. A cased HM silver 45mm diameter award, with Terrier obverse. Mr J O Nicholson Loretto Cup 1914. (His medals feature in an earlier lot). (3)
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