1 Large 18th century GW Inaugural copper engraved button.The button in this image is from the collection of Harry Case of Missouri and his late wife Shirley Case. Harry has always been considered to own the best copper "colonial" button collection in the world. This example is not only the rarest button he had it is only one of about 6 known examples to ever surface onto the market. An expert in the field on these political buttons informs us that he believes these were custom made by a jeweler at the time and that there was only one set created. The J.Harold Cobb collection of political buttons was sold at auction in 2003 by Stack's of New York and one of the 6 buttons possible known (only 2 known at that time) was sold in that auction for $17000.00, plus the buyer premium at that time. Harold Cobb was considered a world renown experts and holder of some of the rarest GW examples known along with probably the largest collection of them as well. The button is pictured in the book "George Washington Inaugural Buttons and Medalets, 1789-1793", by J.Harold Cobb. Cobb was a pier of Dewey Albert's who is also considered a renown expert on the subject and who was known in the National Button Society for his expertise. Attached to the image of this listing are pages from the auction in 2003 and also the link is provided for you here as well. This extremely rare button is in our opinion is the rarest button Lion and Unicorn Auctions has ever sold and if you want a rare example of American History and a rare button for your collection, this is the one to go for. The beautiful engraving or chasing is in pristine condition along with the wonderful copper color hue. When looking at the black and white photo from the book and the realized price list look at #1 (highlighted), that as you will see is the same example as the button we are offering here from Harry's collection. Here is the link to the book and also the link to the actual sale and realized price list. 2 links. https://georgewashingtoninauguralbuttons.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/GWIBM.pdf and https://kirkmitchell.tripod.com/CobbGW/ Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
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1 Large 18th century scarce Latin scene button.This incredibly cool button from the collection of Nikki Deal was made during the late 18th century and is made of hard pewter. The scene depicts figures around the Balloon representing the world and the words in Latin are "Attonitus Orbis Terrarum" meaning Stunning World. This is a very rare and unusual button indeed. It appears to be either pewter or possibly lead. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Extra large 19th century head to find brass picture button.Here is a very rare children's story button from the collection of the late Shirley Case who was known to have one of the top rare children's button collection in the country. This example pictured in the BBB by Hughes and Lester on plate 193 is called "The Little Taylor" or "Nine at One Blow". Interestingly, this button and the previous lot are pictured on the same plate facing each other. The button shows a butterfly to the left of the figure. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Medium size 20th century realistic skull button from Japan.This Arita porcelain button from Japan is one of the very rare Arita realistics that exists. We sold one a couple of years ago for around $500 from the Mona Brown collection. This one id=s from the collection of the late Alice Mucha of the Bronx. These certainly do not come up often so be sure and try for this one as you never know when another will ever surface. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Large size 20th C. button by the designer Elsa Schiaparelli.Here is a rare button from the collection of Nikki Deal. This very cool smooth red plastic button shaped like a purse was designed and made for the French design studios of Elsa Schiaparelli. Elsa was an Italian born women who moved to Paris and started her design studio "The House of Schiaparelli" in 1927. This button from her design studio is large size, in great condition and a great find indeed. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Large 18th century pictorial hunting scene button.This wonderfully detailed example of Tombac metal craftsmanship comes to you from the collection of Nikki Deal. Notice the finely detailed engraving right down to the residue from the bullet shot at the end of the rifle. The scene shows a hunter and his dog hunting a bird in flight. This is a rare example. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Large late 19th century sterling button by Henry Dropsy.This button is extremely rare. Henry Dropsy was a known artist during the Arts and Crafts period but designed very few buttons. Here is a rare opportunity to own a beautifully detailed example signed by him. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Extra Large size 19th century Handkerchief Corner button.This is perhaps the rarest example of Handkerchief corner buttons that exists. Not only is it extremely rare but it is one of the most charming ones in our opinion. The button in relief depicts a young boy in a boat with the anchor below. The background is designed with paisleys and scrolls and the detail overall is incredible. From the collection of the late Shirley Case. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Medium size 19th century colorful butterfly lacy glass button.This very rare button produced in the Czech Republic in the late Victorian period is such a beautiful example of Lacy glass. The detailed butterfly is enhanced with lots of gold and framed on the border in a wonderful vibrant color of pink. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
1 Large 19th C. incredibly RARE colorful Lacy glass button.In our last auction we sold the medium and small example of this rare and not seen before design and color. Now the consignor who found these buttons in Europe has consigned the large size example. The vibrant colors and scalloped design are especially nice, and as far as we know, this, and the two smaller examples we sold already are the only ones that have surfaced over the years. This is the last chance you have perhaps to find an example like this one. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
12 Small 19th century assorted technique glass buttons.This next lot of charmstring glass includes a nice cobalt blue profile head, a great ribbed oval metal star pinshank, a rare metal bound pudding mold glass with a moveable part and more. Charmstrings were a pastime in the early days when women would get together and sew a string of buttons together, often glass buttons. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
13 Small 19th century assorted technique glass buttons.This final lot of charmstring glass has a rare color sheet overlay grapes pinshank glass button, a nice metal bound example, a nice lacy glass example and more. Charmstrings were a pastime in the early days when women would get together and sew a string of buttons together, often glass buttons. Issued: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and aboveCondition: Unless otherwise noted we find no significant condition concerns except for normal age related wear for the age of these items.
![Cicero (Marcus Tullius) Cicero cu[m] comme[n]to, commentary by Josse Badius, Nicolas Chappusius, and Francesco Maturanzio, Go](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f0ae31c5-a0e0-4793-81f8-b0a800b52273/43b20040-b5a8-4f6f-ade1-b0a800fc8868/468x382.jpg)
Cicero (Marcus Tullius) Cicero cu[m] comme[n]to, commentary by Josse Badius, Nicolas Chappusius, and Francesco Maturanzio, Gothic letter, title printed in red and black and woodcut printer's device (repeated on final verso) within woodcut historiated border, a few woodcut vignettes, woodcut decorative initials, first few ff. rubricated, wormed, most pronounced at beginning and end, occasional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, endpapers wormed and detached, contemporary blind-stamped vellum over wooden boards, spine in compartments and with later ms. title label, remains of metal clasps, wormed, particularly wooden board of lower cover with some loss to it and vellum, some staining, soiled, [Not in Adams], 4to, [Lyon], [Jacques Myt for Simon Vincent], [29 April, 1514].⁂ A rare edition, with only a handful of copies recorded by USTC, and this copy seemingly the last at auction. Provenance: Sotheby's, 22nd April, 1971, lot 254, bought by Bernard Quaritch for a client for £19, with their commissions report loosely inserted.
Mazzella (Scipione) Sito, et Antichita della Citta di Pozzvolo e del Suo Amenissimo Distretto, second edition, folding woodcut map tipped in, illustrations, modern cloth, morocco spine label, [Adams M954], 12mo, Naples, nella stamparia dello Stiglioloa, 1593.⁂ The rare second edition of a detailed Italian account of archaeological discoveries in and around the city of Pozzuolo in central Italy, between Rome and Florence, with a large folding map and numerous illustrations of the archaeological sites, buildings, objects excavated, etc., and transcriptions of inscriptions, by the Naples historian Scipione Mazzella, famous for his Descrizione dello Regno di Napoli.
Annals of Sporting and Fancy Gazette (The), vol.1-11 and 13 only (of 13), first editions, 140 engraved plates only (of 155 in total) but including all 50 hand-coloured plates, 3 (of 4)full-page woodcuts and 202 (of 214) woodcuts in text, ie missing all plates/illustrations from vol.12 and one plate from vol.2 and one from vol.10, with the rare and often missing issue of June 1828, occasional foxing, later full polished calf, gilt, by Riviere, 2 covers detached, some joints rubbed, each in modern cloth chemise and slip-case, 8vo, 1822-28.⁂ With plates by Henry Alken, Samuel Alken, Robert Cruikshank, Thomas and Edwin Landseer inter alia.
NO RESERVE Hoffmeister (Adolf) Podoby, first edition, half-title, title-page and list of plates, 35 lithographed plates only (of 36, lacking plate Tichá práce), most in colours, ?lacking limitation leaf, some very slight toning to margins, loose as issued, remains of original wrappers, broken with loss, original slip-case with printed red label to upper cover, some wear to extremities, folio, Prague, S.V.U. Mánes, 1934; sold as a collection of plates, not subject to return.⁂ Rare. Includes the plate "Popravil Karel Radek Jamesa Joycea?" [Karel Radek executed James Joyce].
Nicholson (William) Clever Bill, first edition, 21 colour illustrations by the author, light spotting and foxing to pictorial endpapers, original pictorial boards, edges a little rubbed but overall an excellent example, oblong 8vo, 1926.⁂ Nicholson's scarcest picture book, rare in this condition.
Gregynog.- Dowd (Anthony) & James Brockman. The Special Bindings of Gwasg Gregynog: An Illustrated Catalogue...1977-2002, number 2 of 215 copies, title in blue and black, original blue morocco, device in gilt to upper cover, slip-case, 2004 § Esslemont (David) & Glyn Tegai Hughes. Gwasg Gregynog: A Descriptive Catalogue of Printing at Gregynog 1970-1990, one of 20 copies sold as unbound sheets, from an edition limited to 900, bound in tan calf, by Anthony Dowd, upper cover with panel ruled in gilt, green morocco labels to spine, marbled endpapers, 1990 § De Zilverdistel Rare Books. The Miss Margaret Sidney Davies Complete Collection of Special Gregynog Bindings, limited edition, errata slip loosely inserted, original cloth, dust-jacket, Antwerp, 1995 § Harrop (Dorothy) A History of the Gregynog Press, limited edition, original cloth, Pinner, 1980, plates and illustrations, some colour, a few folding, some tipped in, the first two with prospectuses loosely inserted, the first two Newtown, Gwasg Gregynog; and 5 others, Gregynog, catalogues etc., v.s. (9)
![Čapek (Karel) Továrna na absolutno. [The Absolute at Large], first edition, decorative title in blue and black, full-page ill](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f0ae31c5-a0e0-4793-81f8-b0a800b52273/62d99305-00f9-40f8-9923-b0a800fc763e/468x382.jpg)
Čapek (Karel) Továrna na absolutno. [The Absolute at Large], first edition, decorative title in blue and black, full-page illustrations by Josef Čapek, the odd spot or light stain, uncut in original decorative wrappers, toned and a little rubbed, upper wrapper with tiny closed tear to inner margin and a few very small chips to foot, upper joint split at foot, slight shelf-lean, still excellent overall, small 4to, Brno, Polygrafie, 1922.⁂ The author's rare first novel, a science fiction "future war" novel (set in 1943). First published in English in 1927.
![Catholic Church.- Hore dive vi[r]ginis Marie se[cun]d[u]m usum Romanu[m], printed in red and black, title printed in red and](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f0ae31c5-a0e0-4793-81f8-b0a800b52273/f59cbebe-6e63-4b6b-baa2-b0a800fcd4c0/468x382.jpg)
Catholic Church.- Hore dive vi[r]ginis Marie se[cun]d[u]m usum Romanu[m], printed in red and black, title printed in red and large woodcut criblé printer's device within woodcut architectural border, full-page and smaller woodcut illustrations, text with printed rubrication within ornate woodcut historiated borders (including Dance of Death), full-page woodcut arms to final verso, M ii signed L ii, lacking L3-7 and N2&7, A1-4 detached and with small worm trace and a few small wormholes at foot, the odd instance of minor worming elsewhere, occasional spotting or light staining, lightly browned, 19th century blind-stamped panelled vellum, spine in compartments and with black leather label, upper joint split, but holding firm, lightly soiled, 8vo, [Paris], Thielman Kerver, [29 May, 1514].⁂ A rare edition, with USTC recording only one copy (Chapin Library, Williams College), and WorldCat adding a BnF copy, and possibly one at Trinity College, Hartford, CT (defective).
NO RESERVE Churches.- Johns (J. W.) The Anglican Cathedral Church of Saint James, Mount Zion, Jerusalem, 6 colour plates including vignette title, damp-staining and light spotting, loose in wrappers, cloth-backed wrappers, damp-stained, rubbed, folio, 1842.⁂ Rare in commerce and in institutions.
Tipping (H. Avray) English Homes, 9 vol., vol. 1,3,5,7-9 first printings, others second editions or second impressions, illustrations, some full-page, vol.8 ex-library copy with stamps to title recto & verso, original cloth, faded, spine ends bumped and frayed, vol.8 with library number to spine, some with dust-jackets, frayed and marked, one with hole to back panel, folio, 1921-1937.⁂ Rare complete set.By the early 1920s, the photographic archives of Country Life magazine offered an outstanding range of images of the exteriors and interiors of many of the most important houses in England. Drawing on this resource, Tipping gives a history of most of the architecturally important homes and includes over 4,600 illustrations. This record is particularly valuable as a large number of photographic images of furnished interiors are given of houses that have since been demolished.
NO RESERVE Indonesia.- Sultanate of Deli.- Naudin ten Cate (Albert William) Deli in woord en beeld, photographic illustrations, original decorative cloth, corners frayed, a little faded, otherwise excellent, oblong folio, Amsterdam, J. H. Bussy, 1905.⁂ Rare Dutch publication with an interesting collection illustrations with captions about the cultures in the Sultanate of Deli.
![[Jordan (Raymond)], "Idiota". [Contemplationes idiotae], 91 ff. only, some misbound, woodcut illustrations and historiated or](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f0ae31c5-a0e0-4793-81f8-b0a800b52273/7bce2801-e2f4-46fc-92ea-b0a800fce7a0/468x382.jpg)
[Jordan (Raymond)], "Idiota". [Contemplationes idiotae], 91 ff. only, some misbound, woodcut illustrations and historiated or decorative initials, water-stained, some staining and finger-marking, lightly browned, modern blind-stamped calf, gilt title to spine, 8vo, [?Paris or Lyon], no printer, [?c.1530-1540]. sold not subject to return. ⁂ Most editions of this work are rare.
Roman history.- Livius (Titus) Opus, edited by Josse Badius, Roman type, title within woodcut historiated border, woodcut illustrations in text, historiated or decorative initials, and printer's devices (including to final verso), title torn at foot (with some loss) and silked, a8 of index at end misbound before a1, water-stained, occasional spotting, lightly browned, modern marbled endpapers, upper corners of text block little singed, antique style mottled vellum, spine in compartments and with burgundy leather label, [cf. Renouard, Badius Ascensius, III, 14:6], folio, [Paris], Jean Petit, Pierre Gaudoul, & Pierre Vidoué, 1533.⁂ A rare edition of this history of Rome, with seemingly no institutional copies recorded by the usual sources.
![NO RESERVE [Du Val (Michael)] Rosa Hispani-Anglica seu Malum Punicum Angl'Hispanicum [Spanish-English rose, or, The English-S](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f0ae31c5-a0e0-4793-81f8-b0a800b52273/ee4114a7-c45f-462d-a7e0-b0a800fce95a/468x382.jpg)
NO RESERVE [Du Val (Michael)] Rosa Hispani-Anglica seu Malum Punicum Angl'Hispanicum [Spanish-English rose, or, The English-Spanish pomgranet], initial folding f. 'The Latine Mottoes explained' with woodcut cartouches, woodcut head-pieces and decorative initials, lacking engraved title and all to first f. of English dedication (preceding b1), initial explanation f. trimmed and with a cut, with partial loss to a few words, without loss of sense, water-stained, occasional spotting, lightly browned, 19th century dark blue wrappers, worn, [STC 7376], small 4to, [Eliot's Court Press], [?1622]. sold not subject to return. ⁂ Defence of the controversial projected marriage between Prince Charles and the Infanta Maria Anna of Spain, which ultimately failed to take place. It is rare at auction (last copy 2016, and before that 1984).
![NO RESERVE [North (Dudley, 3rd Baron)] A forest promiscuous of several seasons productions, second edition, first f. blank, l](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/f0ae31c5-a0e0-4793-81f8-b0a800b52273/185cf400-6693-483b-9d46-b0a800fced07/468x382.jpg)
NO RESERVE [North (Dudley, 3rd Baron)] A forest promiscuous of several seasons productions, second edition, first f. blank, lacking L2 (supplied in typescript), 4 preliminary ff. misbound between pp.330 and 331, little loss to inner gutter of title and B1, 3B3 small burn hole within text with loss of a few letters, occasional spotting or staining, lightly browned, contemporary calf, rebacked, corners repaired, covers rubbed and scuffed, [Wing N1284], small folio, Printed by Daniel Pakeman, 1659.⁂ Rare at auction, with the last copy we can trace being in 1984. This collection of prose and verse first appeared in 1645 as A forest of varieties. Provenance: Joseph Knight (portrait bookplate to front pastedown).
English ownership.- Bible, Latin.- Biblia sacra, double column, title and large woodcut criblé printer's device within woodcut architectural border, 2 full-page woodcut illustrations (Creation and Tree of Jesse), woodcut decorative initials, final verso with full-page woodcut criblé Kerver device, early ink marginalia in Latin and English, sig. v misbound after sig. x, water-stained, occasional spotting, lightly browned, front free endpaper detached, later endpapers, English 17th century blind-stamped panelled calf, spine in compartments and with later red morocco label (little chipped) and gilt place of publication and publication date, upper cover detached, spine ends little worn, corners worn, rubbed, [D&M 6113], 8vo, [Paris], [Yolande Bonhomme, widow of Thielman Kerver], [1534].⁂ A rare edition, with USTC recording only a handful of copies. Provenance: Thomas Woodall (late 16th / early 17th century ink inscription to lower margin of T3v); Robert Trail, 1832 (ink inscription to front free endpaper).
Quintilianus (Marcus Fabius) De institutione oratoria ad Marcellum Victorium libri XII, italic type, woodcut decorative and historiated initials, some spotting or staining (including title), lightly browned, 17th century sheep, rebacked, upper cover detached, worn, [Adams Q63], small 4to, Paris, Michel de Vascosan, 1542.⁂ A rare edition.
AN EXCELLENT EXAMPLE OF A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BRUNSWICK RIFLE the backplate stamped PJ Malherbe & Cie / A Liege, this shows the rifle was made in Liege, Belgium, under contract by the Russians, the lock is stamped 944 which matches the number on the butt plate '944' along with the Russian Imperial Eagle of Tsar Nicholas I, an excellent example and highly collectable.The rifle retains a lot of original finish on the barrel and the wood over all is in excellent condition. The barrel has all the correct proof marks, the lock itself is tight at full and half cock and can be dry fired. The ram rod is with the gun, the wood on the rifle is excellent shape, just normal light wear.Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
A RARE IMPERIAL RUSSIAN BRUNSWICK PERCUSSION RIFLE with full walnut stock, brass trigger guard, steel ramrod and brass butt plate, stamped PJ Malherbe CIE/ALIEGE Imperial Crest no. 567, stamped to the brass butt plate, with fitted bayonet, 118cm longNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE the wooden stock stamped '7 1882', showing this was probably issued in 1882, the lock plate stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfield 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, the near sight has a leather protector in placeA rare gun, being one of the first batch produced. Overall, it is in very good condition, with some expected marks to the wood and light pitting to the metal. The gun has been oiled and looked after.Note: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE TO 4TH DRAGOON GUARDS the wooden stock stamped '4 D G' showing this was issued to the 4th Dragoon Guards, the lock plate is stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfield 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, a rare gun being one of the first batch produced, the near sight has a leather protector in place. It shows signs of extensive service and has rust in placesNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
AN 1877 MK1 MARTINI HENRY CAVALRY CARBINE the wooden stock is stamped '7 1882', showing this was probably issued in 1882, the lock plate is stamped with the Victorian Crown and 'Enfiled 1877 I.C.I.', the barrel has all the appropriate proof marks, the gun can be dry-fired and is an obsolete calibre .577/450, a rare gun, being one of the first batch produced, the near sight has a leather protector in place, in very good condition, with some expected marks to the wood and light pitting to the metal, the gun has been oiled and looked afterNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over.
THE HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT MEDAL GROUP TO VICE-ADMIRAL SIR ARTHUR FRANCIS PRIDHAM, K.B.E., C.B. as First Lieutenant on H.M.S. Marlborough, he rescued members of the Russian Royal Family and was A.D.C. to Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, K.B.E. (Military) Knight Commander's 2nd type set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, silver, silver-gilt, and enamelThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion's, neck badge, a silver-gilt example with enamel, complete with full ribbon1914/15 Star, correctly impressed Lieut. A. F. Pridham. R.N.British War Medal, correctly impressed, Lt. Commr. A.F. Pridham. R.N. Victory Medal, correctly impressed, Lt. Commr. A.F. Pridham. R.N.1939/45 StarDefence MedalWar Medal1935 Jubilee Medal1937 Coronation MedalRussia, Order of St. Stanislaus, 2nd Class neck badge with swords, by Eduard, St. Petersburg, 46 x 46mm., gold and enamel, with manufacturer's name on reverse, with some enamel loss to the laurel leaves in the wreaths on obverseAmerican Legion of Merit in case of issue, the reverse of the award is officially engraved 'Arthur Pridham'Condition V.F. and betterSold with the original citation for the American Legion of Merit, hand-signed by President Harry Truman; certificate for Legion of Merit, K.B.E. and C.B. Original Dogtag; a badge from his time as A.D.C. to King George 5th; Admiral Shoulder boards; silver guilt and gold bullion; admiral buttons; with three ribbon bars.Admiral Pridham was born in 1886 and joined H.M.S. Britannia - the Royal Navy's Officer training college on the banks of the river Dart at Dartmouth in 1901. H.M.S. Britannia was then 'a wooden wall' hulk. In 1910, he qualified as a Gunnery Officer. At the start of the First World War, he was gunnery officer of the light cruiser H.M.S. Weymouth and took part in the destruction of the German cruiser SMS Koninsberg, which was hiding in the Rufiji River in what is now Tanzania. The 1976 film 'Shout at the Devil' is a fictional account of this incident.In May 1916, he travelled to Rosyth to join the cruiser H.M.S. Defence, but she had sailed unexpectedly early for the Battle of Jutland, where she was lost with all hands. A lucky escape!In 1917, he joined the battleship H.M.S. Marlborough as First Lieutenant and Gunnery Officer. The ship was present at the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in 1918. Pridham was responsible for the disarming of the battleships SMS Konig and KaiserIn 1919 H.M.S. Marlborough was sent to Yalta Crimea to rescue Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and surviving members of the Russian Royal family. The ship arrived off Yalta on 7th April 1919, and whilst the Captain was ashore presenting a letter from Queen Alexandra (Edward VII's widow) to the Empress, Pridham was ordered to make arrangements for the embarkation and accommodation of the royal party. The first job was to build an improvised pier so as to avoid embarking passengers and their luggage over the beach. All the officers, including the Captain, were 'evicted' from their cabins; the Captain was able to use his sea cabin, but all the others had to bed down where possible! As most of the cabins now accommodated twice their normal number, the provision of bedding became an issue, especially when it became apparent that the ship would have to embark more people than expected and many ladies.Even today, warships are not designed to carry passengers! In the event, some 84 men and women, including the Empress, were accommodated, including the Tsar's sister Xenia, 12 relations of the Tsar, including Prince Youssoupoff, who had been involved in the assassination of Rasputin, 11 royal children, plus 59 assorted courtiers and servants. Pridham comments in his book 'how concerned the Royal family was for their servants.' Over the next couple of days, some 200 tons of luggage was loaded. In order that he could carry out his duties conscientiously, Pridham spent much time with the Royal Family and effectively became an honorary A.D.C. to the Empress. As a result, he got to know members well, especially Grand Duchess Xenia, who remained a friend all her life. Before the passengers disembarked in Malta 2 weeks later, Pridham was not only awarded 'Order of St Stanislas' by the Empress. But he was given some very special gifts by her. After disembarkation, H.M.S. Marlborough returned to the Black Sea to support the White Russian army during the Civil War. A year later, she returned to Malta with General Denikin, the White leader, onboard.Later in life, he wrote the book 'Close of a Dynasty' about the rescue and events surrounding the Revolution and subsequent Civil War.In 1926, he was promoted to Captain, and after various staff appointments and commands, including H.M.S. Excellent - the Gunnery School - he was given the very prestigious command of the battlecruiser H.M.S. Hood in 1936, the Navy's pride and joy. Whilst on the Hood he wrote a paper entitled 'Notes to Young Officers', which was required reading for his officers. This was subsequently included in the training of Reserve officers in WW2. It is worth noting that much of what he wrote is still pertinent in today's Navy.Whilst he was a man of his time and somewhat of a martinet, he was also far-seeing: for instance, he encouraged the mixing of engine room crews and seamen, which was rare in those days. During his time in command, H.M.S. Hood was involved in the rescue of British citizens from the Spanish Civil War. He was renowned for mooring the Hood to head and stern buoys in Grand Harbour Valletta without the use of tugs.He was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1939. After a short spell as Flag Officer Humber, he was appointed to the Ordnance Board (responsible for independent advice on the development and design of ammunition and weapons for all 3 Services). He was subsequently promoted to Vice Admiral and, in 1942, became President of the Board. As a result, he worked closely with Lord Cherwell (Chief Scientific Advisor) and Winston Churchill. He had very good relations with his United States Armed Forces colleagues, which resulted in United States representatives joining the Board and British representatives on the U.S. equivalent. The story goes that when the Navy wanted to send him to Washington and relieve him with an army officer, Churchill said, 'Buggins turn, Pridham stays.' So he stayed in London!As a result of his war service, he was awarded the U.S. Legion of Merit (Commander) and Knighted(K.B.E.) The Citation for the Legion of Merit says inter alia, ' Admiral Pridham's action contributed towards establishing the supremacy of Allied weapons and munitions.'He died in 1975; his ashes, together with those of his wife, were committed to the deep from H.M.S. Jupiter off Portland by his grandson and grandson-in-law, both serving naval officers.
AN EXCEPTIONALLY RARE TERRITORIAL FORCE WAR MEDAL CASUALTY GROUP TO PTE ROBSON SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERSonly 62 TFWMs were awarded to the Seaforth Highlanders, making this group very rareBritish War Medal, correctly impressed 4690 Pte J C Robson Seaforth Victory Medal, correctly impressed 4690 Pte J C Robson SeaforthTerritorial Force War Medal correctly impressed 4690 Pte J C Robson SeaforthMemorial Plaque John Clifford RobsonCondition EF+The medals are housed in a contemporary oak frameJohn Clifford Robson was born in Leeds in 1894. He resided at 29 Wedderburn Road, Harrogate and worked as a golf caddie. He had previously served in the West Riding Regiment with service number 1645, having enlisted in Leeds. During the Great War, he served with the 1st/4th Bn (Ross Highland) of the Seaforth Highlanders. He was sadly killed in action during the Battle on Ancre on the 16th of November 1916. His body was never recovered, and he is remembered on the Thiepval Memorial. Only 62 TFWMs were awarded to the Seaforth Highlanders, making this group very rare.
A 1902 POLICE AMBULANCE SERVICE CORONATION AND MSM GROUP TO SGT MJR PALMER RAMC EDWARD VII - 1902 Coronation Police Ambulance Service medal, correctly engraved Pte C F Palmer, GV Meritorious Service medal, correctly impressed 515028 T S MJR C F Palmer RAMC, GV Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, engraved 515028 T S MJRC F Palmer RAMC, swing mounted as worn, condition VF (please see repair with solder to the claw of the coronation medal, also note the TFEM is engraved)Charles Frederick Palmer was a member of the RAMC Territorials. In civilian life he was an accountant. In 1902 he was awarded the 1902 Coronation Medal, for his service with the Police Ambulance Service, this is a very rare medal with only 204 being awarded.During the Great War he served at home and was awarded the MSM, announced in the London Gazette on the 3rd June 1919. The TFEM may be a 'self' award.
* HANNAH FRANK (SCOTTISH 1908 - 2008), RED FLOWERS (1929) lithograph on paper, signed and dated 2005 in pencil framed and under glass image size 37cm x 24.5cm, overall size 49cm x 34cm Comment: "Red Flowers" is the rarest of the Hannah Frank signed prints and so far as we can ascertain the only other example to have appeared at auction was sold by us in May 2012. Hannah recorded in her diary that she completed "Red Flowers" on Monday 27th May 1929 and that she sent it to Gilbert Highet on Wednesday 29th. Highet had been editor of GUM (Glasgow University Magazine) but by 1929 he had moved to Oxford and had become involved with The University News, in which he unsuccessfully attempted to have published two of Frank's illustrations, Red Flowers and Sorcery. The former was deemed to be of such high quality as to command a price that the University News could not afford. Highet himself bought Sorcery for 25/- and had it framed, remarking in correspondence with Frank, that he thought this drawing 'underpriced'. Somnia and Vana Spes were also enthusiastically received, but not published as the magazine, intended as a commercial venture, ran into publishing problems. "Red Flowers" was pubished in the Glasgow University Magazine in October 1929. It is documented as HFDS plate 47 on page 68 of "Hannah Frank, A Glasgow Glasgow Artist, Drawings & Sculpture " (second edition) and the original drawing is in the Hannah Frank Collection. Gilbert Highet was a Scottish American classicist, academic writer, intellectual critic, and literary historian (Gilbert Highet - Wikipedia). Note: Since McTear's first promoted Hannah Frank's spectacular work in 2011, the prices for her ever more rare signed prints have continued to rise with many current prices being more than five times higher than those achieved barely a decade ago. The latest UK auction record figure for a single signed lithograph was most recently achieved (twice) in our auction on 24th October 2021 but beaten in January 2023 in Edinburgh by a single print achieving £900 (hammer). Note 2: Hannah Frank was the last living link to the Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau period. She studied at the Glasgow School of Art and Glasgow University in the 1920`s and her haunting pen and ink drawings have been exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal Scottish Academy and Royal Glasgow Institute. A series of lithographs of some of her 90 drawings were made in the 1960's and again in the 1980's to satisfy the demand for her work after exhibitions in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Only a relatively few of these prints were hand signed (in pencil) by Hannah and it's understood that only one print was ever editioned (numbered) in a conventional manner. A major exhibition at the Royal Glasgow Institute in 2006 brought her work to a new generation of admirers and received considerable press coverage. Her work toured for five years in the UK and the USA culminating in an exhibition at Glasgow University which opened on her 100th birthday 23rd August 2008. After her death, she was awarded a posthumous Honorary Doctorate at Glasgow University and Glasgow City Council`s Lord Provost`s Award For Art (2009).
* JOHN LOWRIE MORRISON OBE (JOLOMO) (SCOTTISH b. 1948), MO & CORRY ON IONA oil on canvas, signed and dated 2001, titled label verso framed and under glassimage size 89cm x 89cm, overall size 116cm x 116cm Label verso: Corrymella Scott Gallery, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.Comment: It's extremely rare to see human figures in John Lowrie Morrison's landscape paintings, and "Mo & Corry on Iona" features John's wife Maureen and their old dog Corry. Not only is this picture a very large and spectacular example, it has a special personal connection with the artist.Comment 2: Acquired by the vendor at the same time as lot 63 and lot 66.Note: Jolomo remains one of Scotland's most celebrated contemporary artists. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 13th December 2020, lot 717 "Birlinn Leaving the Uists" by Jolomo sold for £7000 (hammer) and on 20th June 2021 lot 641 "Nick's Tug at Crinan" achieved £6000 (hammer). In our August 2021 auction, "Portnahaven, Islay" sold for £6000 (hammer). These being just three of numerous recent auction prices which reflect the strong and ever-growing collector demand from both the UK and abroad for the vibrant work of John Lowrie Morrison. In The Scottish Contemporary Art Auction of 28th September 2023 lot 38 LEE SHORE - NO LANDING ON STAFFA, sold for £8000 (hammer) setting a new auction record for a painting by John Lowrie Morrison.
German Art Deco lampstand with Stardust Faturan Cherry Amber Bakelite stem, early plastic base and cap, the stem is formed from a rare and desirable class of Faturan with embedded stardust particles, overall weight 435g, centre stem weight including brass internal screw thread 226g, h.24cm.
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