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Lot 322
A very rare George III 1796 pattern heavy cavalry officer's sword, the 89cm single edge blade with martial engraving and hatchet-point, so-called 'Honeysuckle' ladder hilt with wire-bound leather grip, steel scabbard with two suspension rings. CONDITION REPORT: Overall the sword is in very good condition. The grip has some historic signs of worm. Virtually all of the wire binding is intact. The sword appears to have been cleaned/polished at some point in the last few years, presumably to remove a layer of rust. This appears to be an unfinished project, however. The sword currently has an all over layer of fine surface scratches. The sword still retains its aged, grey patina to the steel. The scabbard is in similar condition. The appearance of the sword and scabbard could be much improved with further polishing, although this would have to be done with care. The scabbard has several typical dents but overall is in good condition. See additional images.
Lot 560
A rare early 19th Century large oval tole painted Tray with pierced gallery, the body fully decorated with a painting of "The Death of General Wolfe," after Benjamin West, inside a Greek key pattern border, 61cms x 76.5cms (24" x 30"). (1)Provenance: The Mansfield Family, formerly of Morristown Lattin, Naas, Co. Kildare.
Lot 62
A heavy Victorian English silver Grape Scissors, decorated with vines and leaves, Birmingham c. 1889; and a George III Irish silver Sugar Nips, both dam; together with a rare Russian silver Sugar Tongs, maker B.P., and a rare and unusual silver Jester Sugar Nips, London c. 1907, overall weight approx. 7 1/2 ozs. (4)
Lot 64
Cork Silver: Three rare late 18th Century silver Sugar Tongs, one plain example by J. & N. Nicholson, Cork c. 1780; one fine bright cut example by John Warner, Cork c. 1790; and a very unusual bright cut example with scallop bowls, by Carden Terry and Jane Williams, c 1790, approx. 4 ozs in all. (3)
Lot 752
A rare and unusual red boulle brass inlaid and ebonised lift top Cabinet, by Paul Sormani (1817 - 1877), the top profusely decorated and inlaid in brass and tortoiseshell with a central monogrammed brass panel, the front with rectangular brass inlaid border and a central decoration over a frieze drawer, the hinged lift top revealing an interior with two drawers, the lock stamped, P. Sormani, Rue du Temple 114, Paris, the sides with shaped ormolu mounts and brass inlay, on a base with four spindle supports united on a stretcher with outsplayed legs, approx. 79cms h x 61cms w ( 31" x 24 " ) ( 1 )
Lot 532
A rare pair of Charles Gouyn, St.James's factory 'Girl-in-a-swing' tea canisters and covers: of lobed ovoid form moulded with yellow drapery suspended from rings, the domed covers with applied strawberry finials, painted overall with floral sprays, insects and a caterpillar, one with incised cross mark to base, circa 1750-55, 13 cm high [one with chip to foot rim, one cover with hairline crack, both finials with losses to strawberry leaves]. *Notes cf. 'Ceramics from the Rous Lench Collection' Christies 30th May 1990 lot 356 for a cream jug; and The Victoria and Albert Museum for a sugar-bowl and cover [C.49&A-1969], both similarly decorated and with applied strawberries and strawberry leaves. It would appear that no polychrome examples of this shape have previously been recorded. Literature: Elizabeth Adams 'Chelsea Porcelain' chapter 5, page 61 for a discussion of the shape.
Lot 607
A rare Chinese cloisonné enamel and gilt-bronze tripod censer, Ming Dynasty: the globular body with twin arching reeded handles ending with ruyi heads and eight wave pattern bosses below the rim, decorated with a design of four taotie masks amongst scrolling foliage with a band of archaistic dragons above, three large lotus blooms to the underside in green, yellow, blue, brown, white and black enamels on a turquoise ground, on lotus bud cabriole legs, 21 cm wide, 16 cm high. * This fine censer was purchased at a house sale in Devon circa 1964/65 by the late husband of the present owner. He attended the sale with the intention of buying a Georgian tallboy, which he did, but when viewing saw the censer, liked the colour of the enamels and purchased it for a modest sum. It was used for several years as a plant pot but after being itemised in a late 1970s insurance valuation, was 'upgraded' to a desk tidy for paper clips and pens.
Lot 52
Rare George VI Burma Police Medal Awarded to William James Barron District Superintendent of Police, Awarded for Service During the Mandalay Riots of 1938, bronze medal complete with its original ribbon and housed in red leatherette Royal Mint case of issue. Medal is named in the correct style “WILLIAM JAMES BARRON DIST SUPT OF POLICE”. Remains in very good condition. A report on his service held at the British Library gives the following details, “William Barron served with the Indian (Imperial) Police Service. He joined the service in 1921, held a variety of posts and gained wide experience. An officer of great physical courage and determination. A keen outdoor man and a good shot, keen on all kinds of field sports.” The report continues with details given by another officer, “I came to Burma with Mr Barron in 1921 on the same ship. His temperament which was most pleasant and normal in 1921 (and later in 1926 when I met him at home on leave), came to have become somewhat bitter in the course of the years but this did not detract from his general all round ability which was of high order, although it discarded sometimes a certain amount of forbearance on the part of colleagues and superiors. By his subordinates Mr Barron was held in great respect and awe, no one took and liberties with him. Mr Barron served with me as District Superintendent of Police when I was Deputy Commissioner, Mandalay in 1938. I cannot speak to highly of the magnificent work he did in the riots. His transfer from Mandalay on Political grounds embittered Mr Barron greatly. I recommended him for the Kings Police Medal but eventually after a lapse of 3 years he got only the Burma Police Medal – another disappointment”. William James Barron of Kineraig Greville Park Avenue Ashtead Surrey died 20th August 1944 at University College Hospital, Grafton Way, London WC1. The Burma Police Medal was instituted in 1937 and abolished in 1948. The award was given to both Burmese and European recipients, it is believed only 32 of the approximate 140 issued were to Europeans such as William Barron.
Lot 546
Rare Printed Parachute Qualified “Lightbulb” Badge, printed onto heavy cotton twill material and has detail of parachutist, unlike the embroidered versions of this badge. The printed examples are believed to be the earlier issues of this badge and were very short lived. Details of this badge can be seen on page 64 of “British Airborne Insignia” by Oliver Lock.
Lot 581
Rare WW2 British Glider Troops Helmet, brown leather covered hard shell helmet with leather ear cups and lower section from a C-Type flying helmet. The helmet shows service wear and the leather sections are dry and cracking in places. Interior of the helmet has the original leather sweatband. Very scarce helmet which was worn for a very short time.
Lot 594
Rare British Airborne Forces Body Armour, complete set of the specialist body armour produced for the British Airborne forces dropped into Normandy on D-Day and Arnhem (Operation Market Garden). The canvas covered front plate, lower plate and kidney shaped back plate are complete with the original pads and hanging straps. Good clear 1944 date stamp to the reverse of the lower plate. Good used example with some staining and wear.
Lot 596
Rare Military Prison Staff Corps 1901-1906 Officers Home Service Helmet, very good example of the blue cloth covered cork home service pattern helmet with fine gilt metal Victorian helmet plate in the form of the Royal Arms, velvet backed linked gilt metal chin scales, rosette side bosses in gilt metal, cross base with rosette mounts and spike fitting. Helmet is complete with its original sweatband and quilted silk padded lining to the interior. Helmet is housed in its original japanned metal storage tin. Some very light moth to the peak area but otherwise an excellent example with all the gilt remaining fresh. Military Prison Staff Corps was formed under Army Order 241 of 1901 and redesignated Military Provost Staff Corps in 1906. These helmets were worn by Governors and Inspectors of Military Prisons.
Lot 651
Rare Full Dress Uniform & Accoutrements for an Officer of the Army Motor Reserve 1906-13, fine quality officers full dress tunic in grey green cloth with stand up dark green collar with fine gilt braid. Knotted officers shoulder boards with bullion embroidered rank pips and “R” to each. Cuffs with thick bullion braid decoration. Fine quality gilt metal officers collar badges in the form of arrow and scroll having motto “SUBITO”. Officers buttons to the front “AMR” with scroll and motto. Accompanied by the matching full dress trousers having central green strip to the leg. Full dress officers waist belt being bullion embroidered braid on dark green leather backing. Two piece officers waist belt clasp retaining nearly all of the original fire gilt wash finish. Officers sword slings attached to the belt. Officers cross belt in gilt wire braid on dark green leather with the original leather dress rear pouch fitted with gilt metal badge. The set is a small size but the condition is excellent showing very little service wear.
Lot 677
Imperial German Aircraft Propeller, a very rare full length propeller measuring 270cms, some slight chips to each tips as usual with these original examples. Complete with both of its manufacturer’s decals for ‘WOLFF’. Central boss all complete. Technical designations stamped to the centre ‘No12050 PS100 MERCEDES ST145 D270 EDULZUG”. Some surface scratches and light wear but otherwise a very good example. Please note we are unable to offer in house post and packing on this lot.
Lot 682
Rare Wurttemberg 25th Dragoons (Konigen Olga’s) Reserve Regiment Officers Pickelhaube, leather body having white metal officers state helmet plate with the centre having gilt metal reserve cross. Officers gilt brass scaled chinstraps, white metal front trim to the correct square dip peak and white metal rear spine. Cruciform spike base with three of the four gilt securing stars still present. Officers pattern silvered spike. Helmet retains the original officers style leather sweatband and artificial silk lining. Some damage to the helmet plate but otherwise a very nice example of a scarce Imperial German helmet.
Lot 814
Rare Formal Citation for the SS Totenkopf Honour Ring, un-issued blank example of the printed worded citation which accompanied the SS Totenkopf Honour ring. In the Reich Chancellery at the end of the war, a hoard of citations were found and were popular souvenirs to be brought home by allied soldiers. We can only assume that this is where the member of the Grenadier Guards found this item.
Lot 877
Very Rare Early Waffen-SS Double Decal M-34 Parade Style Helmet, untouched as found example retaining approximately 80% of the original green paint finish to the exterior shell. Some areas of surface rusting to the top and lower ridge of the shell. The helmet has original Waffen-SS decal applied to the side and the party decal shield to the other side. Helmet has its original M-34 pattern leather liner which is suffering with dry rot, four cork liner spacer pads remain to the interior. Some of the tongues are now damaged. Metal clip and very small section of the chinstrap remain. Shell has makers stamp to the inside. The helmet comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Ken Niewiarowicz, author of “Germany’s Combat Helmet 1933-45” by R James Bender Publishing, dated 28th May 2010. He states in the certificate that the decals are C.A Pocher type. A superb untouched example of a very rare SS helmet.
Lot 924
Rare Pair of Streamers for the German Army 4x4 Regimental Standarte, flat bullion wire braid with black and red strips to the edges and bullion tassels to the ends. Attached to the streamers are the original metal shield plaques with Army downward winged eagles and dates “16 MARZ 1935” and “16 MARZ 1936”. Some scratches to the metal plaques but the bullion remains free of any oxidisation. Ex Brian L Davis Collection.
Lot 1003
Rare Victorian Black Leather Grenadiers Shoulder Belt and Flap Top Pouch, gilt brass fittings including buckle, slide and pouch brackets chased with acanthus, grenade badge with applied crowned entwined and reversed VR cipher. Good untouched condition and retaining virtually all its original gilding (requires cleaning).
Lot 1060
Very Rare WW2 Italian Naval Aviators High Ranking Officers Dress Sword, gilt brass large dish guard with Italian crowned fouled anchor to centre, Airforce style eagle head top pommel and white painted wooden grip retaining the original wire binding. Original officers bullion wire sword knot with blue fleck. Housed in its original leather and gilt mounted scabbard. Blade etched with foliage, trophies of arms and Italian eagle. Blade measures 77cms in length. Missing the securing post from the reverse of the scabbard and some splitting to the seem on the reverse of the scabbard but otherwise a good example of a scarce Italian sword.
Lot 271
Rare Great War Royal Naval Armoured Trains Cap Badge, bronzed oval badge with “NAVAL ARMOURED TRAINS” to the outer, centre with armoured train carriage and winged overlaid. Two lug fittings to the reverse have been removed and a brooch pin fitting added. The Royal Naval Armoured Trains were part of the Royal Naval Air Service before being taken over by the British Army.
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