C.Q.D. Medal 1909, silver, unnamed as issued, complete with ring suspension, minor edge bruising, good very fine £200-£240 --- In the early morning of 23 January 1909, the White Star Line’s R.M.S Republic, sailing from New York to Gibraltar, collided with the Italian liner S.S. Florida in fog off the island of Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. The White Star Line’s R.M.S. Baltic responded to the C.Q.D. call sent out by radio. Three passengers died in the collision; the remaining passengers from the Republic were transferred, first to the less-damaged Florida, and then, on her arrival, to the Baltic. The Republic sank the next day whilst under tow to New York. The saloon passengers of the two White Star Liners subscribed to a fund to provide medals to the crews of the three ships involved, in recognition of the fact that they saved more than 1,700 lives. Three silver-gilt medals were given to the three captains, with the officers and crew given silver and bronze medals. This was the first occasion on which the C.Q.D. distress call had been sent by wireless transmission.
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Peter Cushing O.B.E. Signed letter from 1992. Peter Cushing OBE was an English actor. His acting career spanned over six decades and included appearances in more than 100 films, as well as many television, stage and radio roles. He achieved recognition for his leading performances in the Hammer Productions horror films from the 1950s to 1970s. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99
Konami Radio Control Cars & similar, Aircraft & similar & Toy brochures, magazines & similar, a mixed boxed & unboxed group. Includes Corgi 1902 State Landau – The Queen’s Silver Jubilee 1977. Although unchecked for completeness condition generally appears to be Good in Fair to Good boxes, where applicable. See photos.
Arthur English (British, 1919-1995) - Between shows, 1989 - A 20th century 1980s oil on canvas painting. Notation plaque on reverse signed by the artist - Arthur English - Small hats, Over sized boots, Baggy check trousers, Shack headed wigs and Red Noses are the Trade marks of Auguste Clowns. Here we see an Auguste Clown at the Clyde Beatty, and Cole Brothers Circus, of America, resting in his tent. I painted this picture in August 1989, and call it; "BETWEEN SHOWS". Signed on the painting to the lower right. Framed. Measures approx. 34cm x 44 cm One of Britain's great variety comedians Arthur English was known as 'The Prince of the Wide Boys', a cockney 'spiv' character outrageously dressed on stage and wearing a huge kipper tie. Born in Aldershot, Hants English started his career at an early age appearing in amateur shows but did not become a professional performer until he was 30. He served in the Army during World War Two and after being demobbed worked as a painter and decorator. In 1949 he auditioned at the famous Windmill Theatre in London and he was put under contract for several seasons as a principal comic. His catchphrases became legendary: "They're laughin' at me Mum", "Sharpen up there, the quick stuff's coming" and his famous exit line "Play the music - open the cage!". On radio he starred in BBC's Variety Bandbox alongside comics such as Reg Dixon and Mrs Shufflewick (Rex Jameson) and he also appeared in numerous summer shows, pantomimes and clubs throughout the UK. English turned to straight acting in the early 1970s both on stage, screen and on television. He starred in a variety of comic cockney parts on television in the Comedy Playhouse series and Hugh and I (1962). In 1987 he joined fellow veterans Irene Handl and Charlie Chester in Never Say Die (1987), a comedy series set in an old people's home. His greatest success on tv was as the janitor Mr. Harman in the cult series Are You Being Served? (1972). This lot is sold subject to Artists Resale Rights, details of which can be found in our Terms and Conditions.
THREE BOXES AND LOOSE ELECTRICALS ITEMS AND SUNDRIES, to include an MT-PH02 radio/turntable, a boxed BHS 'Wobble Glitter Lamp', a Rolson portable gas stove, a small modern Zennox portable turntable, a mid-century wooden 'Sailing Boat' lamp (missing shade), a small 'Tiffany' style glass tortoise table lamp, a wooden wall clock (possibly made from part of a wooden propeller), an Olympia 'Monica' typewriter, a vintage Pentax Asahi camera, a pair of Magnaloux 12x50 binoculars, Zenith 7 x 50 binoculars, etc. (s.d) (3 boxes + loose)
A BOX OF VINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT AND BINOCULARS ETC, to include a Fuji S5000 digital bridge camera, Canon Shure Shot compact film cameras, Pentax compact zoom lens film cameras, Pentax 10x24 compact binoculars, Dowling & Rowe 10x45 binoculars, Weston Master IV light meter with invercone, three tripods, monopod, flashguns, accessories, Sony radio, Philips mini cassette recorder etc,
Robert Harrop - Wallace and Gromit - A Robert Harrop resin figurine of Wallace and Gromit The Radio Times, Christmas Edition(WGCS09).This item is a limited edition of 500 produced. This item appears to be in excellent to near-mint condition and is in it polystyrene packaging inside the box. The item comes in a excellent to near-mint but opened box. (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG
Paul Roberts (British b.1948), I Saw Her on The Radio', colour print, signed in pencil lower right, titled lower centre and numbered lower left 180/250, 96 x 66cm (The original painting was commissioned to promote Radio advertising. It was made as a limited edition A1 print to distribute to sponsors etc.)
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