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Click here to subscribeImperial Russian Crimea Period Military Bugle.A rare brass bugle, this example, mounted side on with an Imperial Russian Eagle. Complete with mouth piece. Minor dents and restoration. GCA similar example is displayed on the online collection of the National Army Museum, which dates the design Circa 1855.
1807 List of Officers of the Militia, The Gentleman and Yeomanry Cavalry and Volunteer Infantry Field Marshal Sir George Nugent.A fine and rare original edition published in 1807, this being the personal copy of Field Marshal Sir George Nugent 1st Baronet (Library Plate to inside Cover). Giving a complete list of Volunteer Officer's. Retaining original board covers. Ex Mollo Collection.Field Marshal Sir George Nugent, 1st Baronet, GCB served as a junior officer in the American Revolutionary War, he fought with the Coldstream Guards under the Duke of York during the Flanders Campaign. He then commanded the Buckinghamshire Volunteers in the actions of St. Andria and Thuyl on the river Waal and participated in the disastrous retreat from the Rhine. He went on to be commander of the northern district of Ireland, in which post he played an important part in placating the people of Belfast during the Irish Rebellion, and then became Adjutant-General in Ireland. He went on to be Governor of Jamaica, commander of the Western District in England, commander of the Kent District in England and finally Commander-in-Chief, India.
Lanarkshire Yeomanry Cavalry Attributed Shako & Coatee Circa 1850. An extremely rare grouping attributed to Captain William Wallace Hozier who first served with the Regiment in 1853. Comprising: Shako. A magnificent example of the Albert Shako, the dark blue cloth body mounted with a Regimental shako plate of a Gilt hob nail star, with title scroll "Lanarkshire Yeomanry" and silvered double headed eagle to centre. The star is surmounted by a large gilt crown, which rests on a wide band of gilt lace. The eagle device is repeated to the gilt boss's which support a velvet backed chin chain. The cloth covered peak with a row of bullion. The shako is complete with a cockerel feather stitched plume with gilt boss. The interior retains the crimson silk lining and the full soft leather sweatband, this with in initials "W.W.H." Near VGC for type, no moth, gilt bright and Fresh.Shako Lines of gold bullion with acorn finials.Short Tail Coatee. A very rare example of dark blue melton cloth, with scarlet facings to the collar and cuffs, each complimented with gold bullion lace. To the front two rows of eight buttons (11 of 16 present). The rear with twist gold bullion waterfall tassel to the crown of the short tail which is faced with scarlet and mounted with a further four gilt buttons. The interior with quilted cotton lining and leather waistband. Overall GC bullion slightly dulled, small hole were one button removed.Boxed Pattern epaulettes. These epaulettes are of the Regimental pattern of the Royal North British Dragoons. Captain Hozier's former Regiment (See small text). The bullion crescent supports fine twist tassels, within the crescent a silver bullion flaming grenade. The strap with acanthus bullion embroidered decoration and mounted with a gilt Regimental button. The underside with crimson silk cushion and retaining brass Buckmaster's Latest improvements 1845 attachment clip which fits the coatee shoulder mounts. The epaulettes with some wear and moth nips, one flaming grenade unravelled. Bullion Waist Sash. This of gold bullion with three crimson silk lines, terminating in tassels. The bullion has dulled and the sash with age wear and stitching faults to the leather backing. It appears the sash may have been stitched to the coatee at one time for display.Overalls. These of dark blue cloth, with two lines of gold bullion regimental lace. Damage to seat, otherwise GC bullion slightly dulled. The metal buttons on the overalls match those found to the coatee.The overall condition is good (5 Parts.) Captain William Wallace Hozier joined the 2nd Royal British Dragoons as a Cornet on the 5th April 1844 and became a Lieutenant in 1846. He was appointed Adjutant of the Lanark Yeomanry in 1853 and was then confirmed as a Lieutenant of the Regiment 1855 and Captain 1857. He retired in 1867. The coatee and shako is mentioned in the journal of the Society for Army Historical Research Vol. Forty Two 1964. It confirms that the box pattern epaulettes were those of Captain Hozier and were at that time worn with the coatee.
21st Empress of India's Lancers OR's Dress Peaked Cap.A rare pre Great War example. Blue cap with dark French Grey band and welts. With solid leather peak and narrow chinstrap attached by General Service buttons. To the front a regimental cap badge. Black oilskin headband and lining stamped 'WD/4/1910' (April 1910). Overall GC slight service wear.
Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Piper's Regimental Feather Bonnet.A good and rare example of black dyed Ostrich feathers with four tails bearing black rosette fitted with anodised cap badge, this mounted onto the regimental yellow and black Vandyke tartan band. To the rear of the bonnet three black silk tails and complete with white cut feather plume. The interior retains leather sweatband and scarlet cotton lining. Complete with chinstrap. Near VGC.
Boer War Period Officer's Foreign Service Khaki Helmet.A rare classic Boer War period example, tall six panel stretched khaki cloth helmet tailored without pagri. Complete with mushroom, to the crow. The interior with leather sweatband edged with crimson cloth. The cotton lining with maker's ink stamp and ink name "M.J. Garr". The helmet is in very good condition, with no damage to the cork, but please note the helmet appears to have been slightly squashed in storage and benefits from interior support.
Victorian 12th Royal Lancers Officer's Lance Cap.A magnificent and rare Victorian example. The skull of black patent leather with the upper portion of scarlet melton cloth, with gold gimp cord across the top and down the angles. To the left side is a gold bullion rosette with embroidered VR Cypher onto a velvet ground. This supports a gilt plume cup and original scarlet stitched swan's feather drooping plume. The gilt lance cap plate is mounted with silvered Queen's Crown Royal Arms, battle honours the last for "Sevastopol". Patent leather peak with gold bullion lines. Two gilt metal lion head boss's support chin chain with velvet backing. Leather sweat band and crimson silk lining to the interior. The gilt and scarlet remains bright and fresh. A superb example VGC. The cap and plume are housed in their original metal storage tins. The cap box with brass engraved name plate "Major W.H. Greenly XII Royal Lancers" ... Accompanied by a superb set of gold bullion cap lines.Major-General W.H. Greenly was commissioned in the 12th Lancers on 20 February 1895 and served as Adjutant of the regiment during the South African War and for his services was awarded the DSO.Remaining with the Army after the war he spent from 1906 until 1912 in various staff positions, principally with the cavalry in Aldershot Command and in January 1912 he was given command of the 19th Hussars. At the outbreak of the Great War the 19th Hussars were split up as divisional cavalry and on the 19th September 1914 he was appointed GSO1 2nd (Cavalry) Division, recently formed under the command of Hubert Gough. He remained in this post until April 1915, when he was promoted GOC 9th (Cavalry) Brigade, 1st (Cavalry) Division and from November 1915 until November 1916 he served as Chief of staff for the XIII Corps, commanded by Sir Walter Congreve. This Corps was heavily engaged on the Somme and achieved the greatest success on 1 July, including the capture of Montauban. In November 1916 he was appointed GOC 2nd (Cavalry) Division. In March 1918 he was given command of the 14th Light Division, which would soon feel the full force of the German Spring Offensive. Major-General Greenly handled this difficult situation with energy, ability and calm. He was confronted with a difficult problem, and succeeded in concentrating and withdrawing the 14th Division from a situation which at one time looked critical. However the strain of his new command appears to have rested heavy upon him and he was consequently relieved of command, suffering 'exhaustion from exposure'. Haig recorded more brutally in his diary that 'Greenly "¦ went off his head with the strain'. After a period of rest he was once again recommended for command, but with the war nearly over he was appointed Chief of the Military Mission to Romania. He resigned his commission in 1920. It is interesting to note that the tin has a paper label for the Hereford Military Exhibition, Shire Hall Hereford, this being his county of his birth.
Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry Trooper's Helmet.A good and rare example of the pattern adopted by the regiment around 1860. Patent leather skull, peak and neck peak. To the crown of the helmet a silver plated cross piece, this supports a silver plated holder which supports a black horsehair plume. Two lion head bosses support a velvet backed interlinked chin chain. To the front a helmet plate of Regimental pattern, the four silvered scrolls inscribed "Royal, Midlothian, Yeomanry, Cavalry". The interior retains the original leather sweatband. A little age wear, to the plate, the skull retains a good shape and supple.Viewing Recommended.
Scottish. Victorian Black Watch Officer's feather bonnet.A rare example attributed to Major N.A. Baillie-Hamilton who saw service in South Africa during the Boer War. The bonnet is of of dyed Ostrich feathers of regimental pattern with four tails. Velvet edged diced band of regimental pattern bearing black silk rosette with gilt Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed "Egypt". To the rear of the bonnet two silk tails. Red leather sweatband topped with cotton. Complete with black patent leather chin strap and scarlet cut feather hackle. GC, some service wear. Housed in original large japanned storage tin bearing painted name "N.A. Baille Hamilton The Black Watch. (2 items)Major N.A. Baillie-Hamilton served with the Regiment during the Boer War and at the outbreak of the Great War was serving as a Captain and Adjutant at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and is famously pictured with the Hockey Team of E Company 1915, of which he was an instructor. Half the team would loose their lives during the Great War. In 1915, whilst on leave the Major with a fellow instructor travelled to France to see the war for themselves. Remaining with the Regiment after the end of the Great War, he served in Iraq, gaining the General Service Medal and in 1925 he was serving as Depot Commander a post he held until 1928.
Royal Buckinghamshire Yeomanry 19th Century Officer's shako.A rare example of the short pattern shako worn by the regiment prior to the introduction of the busby in 1876. Dark blue cloth, with wide band of silver lace below the crown. To the front a regimental silvered device with motto scroll "Strike Home". The black patent leather peak with a silver bullion row. Two rosehead boss's support a velvet backed chin chain and to the crown a silvered plume holder supports a dropping black stitched swan feather plume. The interior with soft leather sweatband and crimson silk lining, this with tailor's details of Hawkes & Co London. Silver bullion dulled with surface moth damage ... Housed in original metal storage tin this with brass engraved name plate "M Knapp Esq Bucks Yeomanry". (2 items)
Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment post 1920 Officer's Home Service Blue Cloth Helmet.An extremely rare Regimental example, worn by an Officer of the Regiment after the amalgamation of the two Regiments in 1920, possibly as a Colour Party or at a Levee. The helmet is of the regulation pattern, of dark blue melton cloth, with gilt spike, rose bosses and velvet backed chin chain. To the front a post 1901 helmet plate of the pattern worn by the Bedfordshire Regiment but bearing a silvered title ribbon, "The Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regt". The interior with leather sweatband with crimson cotton edging. Tailor's details of "A & N.C.S.L London" faint pencil name Jackson. Evidence of two helmet plates having been worn, which would be correct ... Housed in metal storage tin.
Royal Midlothian Yeomanry Cavalry Mid 19th Century NCO's Tunic Jacket.An extremely rare and fine example of the shell jacket worn by a Corporal of the Regiment. Dark blue cloth with scarlet facings to the high collar and cuffs, both are decorated with silver bullion cord lines. To each breast 26 flat lines of silver cord, mounted to the outer edge with 47 (One absent) silvered Regimental buttons, and to the centre a line of 21 buttons, with a further two buttons to the shoulder cords. The 70 silvered ball buttons are embossed with a crown and initials "R. M. L.C.". The right sleeve retains silver bullion Corporal chevrons and the back with silver cord decoration. The interior with scarlet silk and leather edged lining. There appears to be no moth damage and silver cords remains bright to parts.
Crimean War Period Imperial Russian Officer's CoateeA rare example worn by an Officer of the 25th Regiment. dark Blue / black cloth with scarlet facings to the collar, cuffs and tails. To the front a single row of nine gilt 25th buttons, with a further six to the cuffs and tails. The interior with quilted silk lining and now fitted with associated gold bullion epaulettes. These with a Crowned cypher within the crescent which supports twist tassels. The overall condition is good, some age wear to the silk lining and restoration to the bullion epaulettes.
Victorian Royal Irish Regiment Officer's 1880 Pattern Scarlet Tunic.A rare early transitional early example of the pattern. Scarlet melton cloth, with dark blue facings to the collar and cuffs. The former with gold bullion scrolling cord and edged with shamrock gold lace. Retaining silvered Regimental collar badges. To the bullion shoulder cords, Victorian Lieutenant rank insignia, complimented with a bullion "R". Complete with gilt Victorian Regimental buttons. The interior with quilted silk lining, this now shot to parts. The overall condition is good, scarlet and bullion bright. The tunic was possibly worn by Lieutenant Colonel H.D. Clark- Kennedy. See Head-dress section Lot 603 for a regimental example of the Homes Service Helmet.
39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of Foot, Victorian Officer's shoulder belt plate circa 1825-55.A splendid rare gilt example. Rectangular plate, seeded and with burnished edges, mounted with silver star bearing gilt crowned pierced strap "39th or Dorsetshire" on a blue enamel ground. Centrally, on light green enamel ground, gilt Gibraltar Castle and Key with a scroll "Montis Insignia Calpe". Above the star, a gilt scroll "Primus In Indis"; below the star, a number of ornate battle honour scrolls. Reverse retains two hooks two studs. VGC (Parkyn 316)
German Third Reich Allgemeine-SS Officer's black tunic.A very fine rare four pocket, four front buttoned example with turnback cuffs complete with applied SS black edged swastika armband. The collar edged with silver wire twist cord piping and bearing collar patches, again edged with twist wire cord, one with silver wire '1' (Munich), the other with three silver rank stars indicating SS-Untersturmführer; also retaining single silver wire shoulder board. Left cuff bears silver wire honour cuff title 'Julius Schreck'. Left hand lower pocket has integral short fabric dagger hanger. The pebbled buttons are RZM and SS marked with 1194/38, the belt supports with similar stamping. Black cotton lining, with two field dressing pockets, stamped in white 47 96 43 over 76 88 68 and and VA over 1939. RZM SS marked fabric label to wearer's left inside pocket states "Rock SS", 02 6021 and 075153. VGC
German Third Reich Allgemeine-SS Officer's black greatcoat.A very fine rare example with turnback cuffs complete with applied SS black edged swastika armband. The collar edged with silver wire twist cord piping and bearing collar patches, again edged with twist wire cord, one with silver wire '63', the other with three silver rank stars indicating SS-Untersturmführer; also retaining single silver wire shoulder board which bears RZM SS marked fabric label on the underside. Left cuff bears green edged cuff title with silver wire '1', right arm bears Honour Chevron for the Old Guard (Ehrenwinkel). The pebbled buttons are RZM marked. Black cotton lining stamped in white '46' and VA over 1937 in rectangle. RZM SS marked fabric label 146 over 36 on outside of internal breast pocket with inside green RZM fabric label. Small moth hole to back of armband otherwise VGC.
German Third Reich Allgemeine-SS Officer's black breeches.A very fine rare unmarked calf length pair with two buttons to each leg. Unmarked four hole zinc braces buttons, similar composition examples to flies and legs. Slanted pockets and ticket pocket. One or two moth nips to crotch otherwise VGC.
German Third Reich Allgemeine-SS Officer's brocade belt.A very fine rare black velvet lined example. Brocade edged with double black lines bears alternate SS runes and oakleaves. Brocade runner bears small internal velvet pad to shield buckle. Internal leather tongue retains paper RZM and SS label (central tear). The bright aluminium die-stamped buckle bearing eagle, swastika and motto "Meine Ehre heist Treue" bears SS, RZM and diamond OLC logo of Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid. Minor service wear. VGC
German Third Reich Allgemeine-SS Officer's belt with cross strapA good rare black leather unmarked example. Die-stamped aluminium buckle and sewn in hook. The buckle bearing eagle, swastika and motto "Meine Ehre heist Treue" bears SS, RZM and diamond OLC logo of Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid. The belt retains two running leather slides, one complete with aluminium 'D' ring to support the shoulder strap which is attached to the other slide, with OLC marked spring clip. Addition slide with D ring to support dagger. Some service wear. GC
German Third Reich Allgemeine-SS Officer's peaked cap.A very fine rare classic example of fine black woollen cloth with white piping to the welt of the crown and either side of the black velvet band. To the front of the the crown a stamped silvered 1st pattern eagle and black swastika, on the band, a toned silvered aluminium 2nd pattern skull and crossed bones. Silvered aluminium cap cords supported by pebbled buttons. Black pressed fibre peak stamped with SS runes, leather sweatband, lining retains most celluloid diamond. Retains fabric label, under the sweatband, bearing RZM logo and "Tuchmütze für SS". Classic shape in VGC.
German Third Reich Allgemeine-SS NCO's peaked cap.A very fine rare classic example of fine black woollen cloth with white piping to the welt of the crown and either side of the black band. To the front of the the crown a stamped silvered 2nd pattern eagle and swastika, on the band, a silvered aluminium 2nd pattern skull and crossed bones. Black leather two piece chinstrap supported by plain black buttons. Black pressed fibre peak stamped with SS runes with small N and Z, leather sweatband, lining retains celluloid diamond bearing SS runes. Retains fabric label, under the sweatband, bearing RZM logo and "Tuchmütze für SS". One side of chinstrap fragile. Classic shape in VGC.
German Third Reich Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler Original Snap Shot Photograph Album.A fine rare example, compiled by a member of the regiment, who originally served with the RAD. Many of the images possibly never before published. The photographs appear to record the service of the SS unit during the campaign in France 1940, Greece and later the Eastern Front. Images include group shots, Officers, soldiers, battlefields, tanks etc. Contained in original photograph album the front cover tooled in silver with SS runes and the title "Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler ". Images remain clear. Approximately 130 original images, the majority of SS interest.
3rd (East Kent) (The Buffs) Regiment of Foot Officer's shoulder belt plate circa 1830.A very fine rare short lived example. Gilt rectangular plate mounted with silver crowned strap inscribed 'Veteri Frondescit Honore; central silver dragon over '3'. "Peninsula" silver scroll above, 'Douro' below, Reverse retains two hooks and two studs as well as its original leather backing with ink 'WFW 3rd Buffs'. VGC
51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding) King's Own Light Infantry Victorian Officer's pre 1855 shoulder belt plate.A very fine and rare example. Seeded gilt rectangular plate mounted with large silver Guelphic crowned, crimson capped, laurel wreath entwined with battle honours and central French horn with seeded "51" to centre. Reverse bears Fleur de Lis maker's mark and two hooks and two studs. Original leather liner bearing paper label of "Moore, Late Bicknells & Moore. Old Bond Street, London". VGC (Parkyn 408)Paper label indicates a period 1838-50.
WW1 Imperial Navy Kriegsmarine Issue Telescope by Voigtlander & Sohn A.G.A rare large single draw example, the metal with nickel plated finish and leather to the main body. With clear Imperial Kriegsmarine Crowned "N" and number 872 stamp. Also with maker's details. The plating remains god but age wear to the leather. Optics may need attention.Viewing Recommended offered as an historical item only; the instrument's accuracy is neither warranted or implied.
WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force RNZAF London Tailored Attributed Pilots Tunic.A rare example worn by Flight Lieutenant W.H. Carter RNZAF. The tunic is the regulation pattern, to the left breast padded "NZ" Pilot wings and medal ribbons of the: 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, New Zealand Service Medal. The tunic with the unusual feature of a padded Observer brevet tailored under the left collar. To the cuffs Flight Lieutenant rank lace and brass "NZ" Air Force buttons. To the interior pocket tailor's label for "Parsons & Stewart" Charing Cross London and ink name "W.H.Carter" and date "13.3.3" (presumably 13th March 1943). Slight wear GC ... Accompanied by a letter of Provence, written by the hand of Flt Lt Carter.Flight Lieutenant W.H. Carter RNZAF enlisted in 1941 qualifying as an Observer, arriving in the UK in 1942 he joined 12 Squadron operating the Vickers Wellington Bomber. He completed a Tour of operations and was then posted as a Navigator Instructor. In 1944 he was selected for Pilot training and posted to Canada. Gaining his "Wings". This explaining the brevet under the collar a practice of many who qualified for a second Flying Badge. Provenance Michael Young Aviation Dealer Circa 1999.
WW2 WAAF Uniform of Warrant Officer S Bozon.A very rare complete attributed WAAF Warrant Officer uniform comprising: Servicedress jacket. this is an Officer quality jacket tailored by Alexander Daniels of Leicester. Retaining Warrant Officer rank badges, brass "A" collar badges, brass RAF buttons and medal ribbons of the Defence Medal and War Medal. ... Matching Skirt. ... Regulation WAAF issue cap, with Warrant Officer Cap Badge. The cotton lining with ink name "W/O Bozon". ... RAF style blue shirt with detachable collar. ... ID Dog Tags, with lucky horseshoe. ... Airman's Paybook "880785 T/W/O S Bozon. ... RAF Guide to service book. Overall GC slight service wear. (7 items)
WW2 RAF Escape and Evasion Tunic Button CompassA rare attributed example appertaining to be an ordinary tunic button. When the base section is unscrewed opens to reveal a concealed compass. The compass with early four holed pattern compass rose and with early pattern screw thread. GCThe button has been passed through the vendor's family and is attributed to Flying Officer G.W. Sprawson MID. Born 27th October 1910 died 25th January 2007. Offered as an historical item only; the instrument's accuracy is neither warranted or implied.
Hampshire Isle of Wight Rifles 1913 Presentation Sword.A rare presentation sword of the Light Infantry pattern. The slightly curved blade with etched decoration with presentation script "Presented to Lieut E Moore by the Staff Segts & Sergts of Princess Beatrice I.W. Rifles with whom he served for 20 years. As a mark of their esteem on the occasion of his being granted His Majesty's commissioning the Corps 26-4-13". The retailer's details of Samuel Brother London to the forte. The hilt of the Regulation pattern, the guard incorporating a crowned bugle device. Housed in steel scabbard. The etching and blade clear. Surface pitting to the scabbard, which has been polished.Captain E. Moore survived the Great War.
Victorian London Scottish Officer's Broadsword.A good and rare example. The straight double edged blade with central double fullers. Engraved with a crowned reverse entwined VR cypher and the regimental title "London Scottish Rifle Vols.". The forte with the retailer's details of Meyer & Mortimer. The hilt of the regulation pattern with full basket gaurd retaining scarlet cloth lining and crimson tassels. Housed in polished brown leather scabbard with plated chape. Overall GC etching clear slight age wear.
Elizabeth II General Officer's 1831 pattern Mameluke hilted sword By WilkinsonA good and rare example made by Wilkinson of London and numbered 91431. The blade is etched with Crowned EIIR Cypher, General Officer's device and floral decoration. Gilt cross guard with floral decoration and General Officer's device to the centre. Two piece grip with two floral head gilt studs. Housed in original plated scabbard with two loose rings. Fitted with gold bullion and crimson silk sword knot. The sword has been professionally refurbished, probably by Wilkinson and is in Parade condition. One floral head stud to grip absent.
Crimea War British Soldiers "Pick Up" Imperial Russian Pioneers side arm.This is a rare and unusual example of the impressive 1827 pattern. The curved single edged blade appears to have had the saw back edge removed. The forte, with issue stamps and further stamps to the cross guard "1828" and "AK". Solid polished brass hilt with ribbed cut decoration. Housed in leather covered brass mounted scabbard. The scabbard retains an old ink label "Sword from the Redoubt"
Household Cavalry Elizabeth II Trooper's state sword by Wilkinson.A superb and rare Elizabeth II example Singled edged blade, slightly curved. To the forte of the blade cutler's details of Wilkinson Sword. Shagreen grip with twist wire binding. The open guard with a crowned cypher. Housed in original polished steel scabbard. GC Near Parade Condition.
A rare Trinity House Officer's sword.The sword is similar to the Royal Navy pattern. The blade is with etched decoration including the Arms of Trinity House, a shield with four quarters, each with single sailing ship. Also with a fouled anchor device with a King's Crown. The solid gilt guard is again decorated with the arms of Trinity House. White shagreen grip with twist wire binding and gilt lion head pommel. Housed in original black leather and gilt mounted scabbard with two loose rings and retaining bullion sword knot. Slight staining to the blade otherwise GC gilt bright.
WW1 Swansea Naval Brigade Royal Navy Officer's Presentation Sword.A rare and interesting example presented to Lieutenant John Hodgens (Commodore) of the Swansea Naval Brigade in 1916. The sword is the regulation pattern, the blade etched with Royal Arms and crowned fouled anchor. Also the name "LIEUT JOHN HODGENS". The forte with the retailer's details of J.R. Gaunt of London. The solid gilt metal guard emblazoned with a crowned fouled anchor, the white shagreen grip surmounted by a gilt metal lion's head pommel. Within the inside of the guard is an engraved presentation " Presented to Lieut. John Hodgens RNVR Commodore by the Officers, Boys & Patrons of Swansea Naval Brigade as a token of their appreciation of his services Aug 1916". Housed in original black leather and gilt mounted scabbard fitted with two loose rings. Etching to blade remains in near parade condition, gilt furniture worn. Overall GC.The Swansea Naval Brigade was formed in April 1915 as a voluntary youth organisation run by ex Royal Navy personnel, Lieutenant John Hodgens was commissioned Lieutenant and Commodore Commanding. The HQ was originally at Trinity Schoolroom Swansea. For his services he was awarded the OBE in March 1918 presented to him by the King
Bechuanaland Protectorate Police Officer's Sword.A rare Elizabeth II period example by Henry Wilkinson of London, which closely follows the British Army Infantry style. The blade is etched with a Crowned EIIR cypher with floral decoration. The hilt with an open bar guard incorporating a Royal Coat of Arms and title "Bechuanaland Protectorate Police" The shagreen grip with twist wire binding. Housed in polished field service scabbard, knot and sword frog. One small area of the blade with rust spot, otherwise very good clean condition.
[Iceland]. Crymogaea sive rerum Islandicarum Libri III, per Arngramur Jonsson, 1st edition, Hamburg: Phillipp ab Ohr, [1609], woodcut device on title-page, woodcut initials and tailpieces, contemporary ink inscriptions to title and scattered marginalia including errata corrections, lacks folding letterpress table and final 4 pp. 'Errata' found in a few copies, modern ownership signature to front free endpaper, contemporary sheep, gilt-decorated spine, rubbed, slightly snagged at head and tail of spine and one small hole to fourth compartment, 4to First edition of Arngrimur's rare and seminal history of Iceland. It was reprinted in 1610 and 1614. The Macclesfield copy of this first edition sold in 2008 is the only other copy traced at auction in the last 50 years. (1)
London. Gill (MacDonald), Wonderground Map of London Town, published by The Westminster Press, circa 1928, colour photolithographic map, old folds, 745 x 930 mm, retaining original colour printed envelope An almost pristine example of this decorative and entertaining pictorial map of London, complete with its original paper envelope. It is rare to find an example in this fine condition. This is the slightly smaller and later edition of Gill's original 1913 map. There is a 1924 edition which is assumed to have been altered to help the promotion of the 1924 British Empire Exhibition that was held at Wembley between April and October of that year. It can be identified by a sign saying:- 'On To Wembley' and an empire lion in the top left hand corner below the man pushing a bus. This example is a slightly later state with a greyhound replacing the lion. Greyhound racing started at Wembley in 1927 so this edition probably dates from 1927 or 1928. The map remains highly stylised and whimsical and was held in great affection by Londoners. It was originally commissioned by The London Underground and was designed to be displayed in tube stations. The intense pictorial content of the map caught the public's imagination and as a result Gill is often credited with creating a resurgence in the genre of decorative map making. Much work and research has been done by Roderick Barron and Bryars & Bryars on the maps of the Underground and the work of Macdonald Gill and I am also grateful to Claire Dobbins book, London Underground Maps: Art, Design and Cartography. (1)
*Classical Records / Box Sets. A collection of 61 classical record box sets covering most of the popular composers, conductors, orchestras and musicians, including The Nine Symphonies by Vaughan Williams with Sir Adrian Boult conducting the LPO and NPO (9-LP set HMV SLS 822), Rigoletto by Giuseppe Verdi at La Scala in Milan (rare 3-LP mono set, Columbia 33CX 1324-26 on the Blue/Gold labels) and 11 Deutsche Grammophon sets including The Piano Concertos by Mozart with Geza Anda conducting (12-LP stereo set, 2720 030), Ma Vlast by Smetana with Rafael Kubelik conducting the Boston Symphony Orchestra (2-LP stereo set, 2707 054) and the Deutsche Grammophon 75th Anniversary Editions of Schubert (5-LP stereo set, 2720 062), Beethoven (9-LP stereo set, 2720 045) and Dvorak (9-LP stereo set, 2720 066), the majority of records would appear to be in very good condition (3 cartons)
Carnegy (Patrick & Woodburn, J. & Noble, C.S.). A Historical Sketch of Fyzabad Tehsil, including the Former Capitals, Ajudhia and Fyzabad, [Lucknow, 1870], caption title, coloured map frontispiece, 10 albumen print views with printed captions beneath and including 4 back to back, images 15.5 x 21.5 cm, some horizontal creasing, occasional spotting or soiling, some chipping to blank foremargins, scattered marginal pen or pencil marks, contemporary pencil ownership inscription of Reverend James Elliott, Wesleyan missionary at Fyzabad to front flyleaf, institutional ink library stamp of Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts to first free endpaper and bookplate to front pastedown, contemporary limp morocco with gilt-titled upper wrapper, rubbed and some corner wear, split to upper margin of upper cover without loss, slim folio Pagination: pp. 27[1],xi[1],v[1],iii[1],12,12,[2],ii,7[1]; colour map & 10 photographs. Rare. (1)
*Rock Music Vinyl Records. A selection of 30 collectible rock records / LP's, mostly folk / progressive / psychedelic rock from the 1970's, including "Master of Reality" by Black Sabbath (rare Vertigo/WWA transition copy with Vertigo box sleeve that has small WWA 008 sticker over the Vertigo code on the reverse) with poster insert, "The Power and The Glory" by Gentle Giant (WWA 010 De Luxe, original fully laminated shaped sleeve with shaped insert, vinyl has two edge chips but otherwise excellent condition), "Cruel Sister" by Pentangle (Transatlantic TRA 228 gatefold, UK first pressing with 1U/1U matrix numbers), "Floating World" and "Waves" by Jade Warrior (Island Records ILPS 9290 and ILPS 9318, both UK first editions with pink rim labels), "White Rock" and "No Earthly Connection" by Rick Wakeman (A&M AMLH 64614 and AMLK 64583, foil cylinder included in mint condition), "Space Hymns" and "Glass Top Coffin" by Ramases (Vertigo 6360 046 with fold-open spaceship poster cover, Vertigo De Luxe 6360 115 gatefold), "Tales From Topographic Oceans" and "Relayer" and "Yes" by English rock band Yes (2-LP Atlantic Records K80001 gatefold, Atlantic K50096 gatefold, Atlantic K40034 gatefold), "Ricochet" and "Alpha Centauri" and "Rubycon" and "Zeit" by Tangerine Dream (Virgin V2044, Polydor 2383 314, Virgin V2025 gatefold, 2-LP Virgin VD2503 gatefold), "The Magician's Birthday" by Uriah Heep (Island / Bronze Records ILPS 9213 gatefold, 1972 UK first pressing), "Woyaya" by Osibisa (MCA Records MCG 3506 gatefold, 1971 original), "Astounding Sounds, Amazing Music" by Hawkwind (Charisma CDS 4004), "Angel Delight" by Fairport Convention (Island Records ILPS 9162 gatefold), "Ancient Maps" by Bob Pegg (Transatlantic TRA 299 with insert), "Romantic Warrior" by Return to Forever (CBS 81221), "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour" by The Moody Blues (Threshold THS 5 gatefold with insert), "Lizard" by King Crimson (Island Records ILPS 9141, pink rim label, gatefold), "History of the Grateful Dead Vol. 1" (Warner K46246), "Attic Thoughts" by Bo Hansson (Charisma CAS 1113 gatefold), "Amoeni Redivivi" by The Nice (Immediate / NEMS Records IML 1003 gatefold), "The Wild Bull" by Morton Subotnick (Nonesuch H-71208), "Tarkus" by Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Manticore K43504 gatefold) and "Seasons" by Magna Carta (Vertigo 6360 003 gatefold), all in very good or excellent condition (30)
*Oakley (Annie, 1860-1926). A pair of portrait photographs of Annie Oakley, circa 1890s, both Woodburytypes, pasted on card, the first full length with cowboy hat and rifles, standing beside a small table with medals and pistols, some creasing and small nicks to lower margin, 14 x 9.5 cm, the second half length with cowboy hat and medals on her chest, several creases and diagonal split without loss to lower left corner, small chips with loss to both right-hand corners, 14.5 x 9.5 cm, plus a third Woodburytype of similar period showing a group of Native American performers from Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, sitting on a rocky outcrop with Annie Oakley standing full length higher up behind them, with hat and rifle, some creasing and one small split without loss, small chip with loss to left margin and lower right corner, pasted on card, 10 x 14.5 cm A rare group of photographs of 'Little Miss Sure Shot'. (3)
Japan. [Scenes from Open Air Life in Japan. Photographed by W.K. Burton, Plates by K. Ogawa, Text by J. Murdoch, Tokyo, 1893], 14 collotype plates, without title-page or colophon leaf, bound with The Volcanoes of Japan, Part I, Fujisan, by John Milne and W.K. Burton, Plates by K. Ogawa, published Kelly & Walsh, circa 1892, 10 collotype plates, contemporary lacquered boards with floral motifs to upper cover, clasps broken and backstrip deficient, oblong folio Both works are rare. (1)
Darwin (Robert Waring). New Experiments on the Ocular Spectra of Light and Colours, Read at the Royal Society, March 23, 1786, 1st edition, J. Nichols, 1786, 36 pages, four hand-coloured plates only (of 5, but with later added plate on different paper stitched in) uncut, edges a little frayed, disbound, 4to ESTC T186348. Rare. Robert Waring Darwin (1766-1848) was a medical doctor and the father of Charles Darwin. "Robert provided the first empirical evidence that small eye movements are made even when people attempt to keep them fixed. This he found during his studies of the afterimages of colored stimuli in which he noticed that while a person tried to fixate a colored circle, a lucid edge appeared on the adjacent white-paper background. He concluded "as by the unsteadiness of the eye a part of the fatigued retina falls on the white paper."" (Burntwood Family History Group). (1)
*Dikelocephalina Asiatica Trilobite association. A rare association of two exceptionally large trilobites from the Lower Ordovician of Zagora , Morocco, the detail to each of the specimens is of the highest order with raised eyes and terrace growth lines, the specimen measures 51 x 30 cm (1)
E. NESBIT - 'DORMANT', Methuen & Co. 1911, a rare first edition by the author of 'The Railway Children', published later in the US as 'Rose Royal'"Condition Report:No dustjacket, slight marking on boards, labels removed from endpapers, some foxing"Please note: every page of every book is not checked, if you are unable to view yourself please ask for detailed information"
FRANK E. HAYTER - 'GOLD OF ETHIOPIA', published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd. , 1936, second impression, a rare book"Condition Report:No dustjacket, Boots library sticker on front, some foxing inside"Please note: every page of every book is not checked, if you are unable to view yourself please ask for detailed information"
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