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Lot 681
Memorials Of The Canynges' Family And Their Times; Their Claim To Be Regarded As The Founders And Restorers Of Westbury College And Redcliffe Church, Critically Examined, To Which Is Added Inedited Memoranda Relating To Chatterton; ' 1854 ' George Pryce. Rare blue leather boards, with gilt tooling emblem to front. Original hand coloured frontis piece. Book. From an impressive private collection of antique books / manuscripts, mostly relating to Bristol. Most books have a plate affixed to the inside cover or frontis detailing the collection to which they came from. Regarded as one of the best private collections of Bristol books, students from Bristol University were often sent by Bristol Library to the owners home in order to study the texts.
Lot 1595
GWR; a rare mahogany single fuse railway drop dial wall clock, the circular painted dial set with Roman numerals inscribed "GWR" above the case bearing plaque "G.W.R.1597", length approx 72cm, diameter of dial 12". ADDITION: Further research shows this clock was made c.1880 for the Rhondda and Swansea Bay Railway. CONDITION REPORT: With key and pendulum. Please see additional note in the description.
Lot 548
A rare Royal Worcester reticulated vase attributed to George Owen, the bead decorated neck above pierced square section loop handle to lion mask capitols, pierced main body, applied gilt band and spreading circular foot, gold printed marks to base, no.1399, date code for 1908, height 16.25cm. CONDITION REPORT: Whilst we believe the vase should originally have had a lid, it is in excellent condition, just a little dirty.
Lot 491
10th Royal Hussars Officer’s Cowrie Shell Bridle and Harness A rare and magnificent example of this distinctive regimental feature, consisting of a head-collar, cheek pieces, throat-ornament, bridoon rein, breastplate and crupper, all in black patent leather decorated with cowrie shells. The nose-band and cheek pieces lined with scallop-edged scarlet cloth. Together with a gold-laced rein and steel bridoon bit, in its tin-lined wooden box bearing brass plaque inscribed ‘Capt. A.H.C. Kearsey DSO, XRH’. Patent leather parts have typical “bubbling” surface deterioration with paper adhering, some patent leather marks to cloth backing, otherwise sound condition, all cowrie-shells present. Wooden box slightly defective, with a piece of lid missing. Alexander Horace Cyril Kearsey 1877-1967 had an extraordinary military career. Educated at Clifton and the RMC Sandhurst, he was commissioned into the York and Lancaster Regt in 1898 and was present at many of the major actions in the Boer War, including Spion Kop. He was twice mentioned in despatches and was awarded the DSO. However, in 1905 he transferred to the 10th Hussars as a Captain and by October 1914 was serving in France, attached to the 1st Life Guards. He was present at First Ypres and Neuve Chapelle. As a major, he served in Gallipoli and went on to command 5th Bn. Dorset Regt followed by 1st/5th KOSB. He was seriously wounded in Allenby’s advance and was three times mentioned in despatches and awarded the OBE. In Sept. 1918 he was seconded to the RAF as Acting Wing Commander. Returning to the army, he retired from the 10th Hussars in 1920. Earlier he had married Frances Mitford and so was an uncle to the famous sisters. He was a talented sportsman and a prolific writer of military books.
Lot 130
Badge. 9th West Middlesex Rifles Victorian OR’s shako plate circa 1860. A good rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Crowned star bearing “West Middlesex Rifles” circlet with “9” to centre. Two original lead soldered loops to reverse. VGC Formed at Lord's Cricket Ground on the 14th October 1859. Hugh King Collection
Lot 359
Badge. Scottish. 1st Royal Lanark Militia Victorian OR’s “scroll” pattern forage cap badge circa 1858-74. A good rare die-stamped white metal example. Universal cursive scroll with floreated finials bearing the raised legend ‘1st Royal Lanark’. Two loops to reverse. VGC Originally raised at Hamilton in 1796, redesignated “Royal” in 1802 and gained “1st” on 5th December 1854. Became 3rd Bn. HLI on 1st July 1881 and divided into two battalions in 1883.
Lot 499
Field Marshal Lord Methuen’s Scots Guards Officer’s State Shoulder Sash. A rare Victorian example of gold and crimson woven material with two large basket worked tassels. Bullion remains bright minor service wear. GC Provenance: the Methuen Estate. In 1902 the State Waist Sash was introduced for use by the Foot Guard Regiments.
Lot 750
Royal Berkshire Regiment Officer’s Mess Jacket. A rare example of the post 1902 roll collar pattern, double-breasted scarlet jacket with blue facings, the body, collar, cuffs and shoulder-straps all edged with white piping. Four regimental mounted buttons each side in front, and two on each pointed cuff. Gilt metal dragon collar badges and Major’s embroidered rank badges. Scarlet quilted lining. Minor moth damage, otherwise VGC.
Lot 317
Badge. Hampshire Carbaniniers Imperial Yeomanry 1900 sealed pattern insignia. A fine rare Boer War example. Board titled ‘Officers Badges Hampshire Carabiniers I Yeo’ and War Office dated February 1900. Mounted on the board, a Victorian crowned yellow brass cap badge entitled ‘Felt Hat Badge’ with note below ‘Future issues to have “Tudor” crown ... pair of bi-metal King’s Crown collar badges ... pair of brass HANTS / CARABINIERS ‘Shoulder Strap badges’. Front bears King’s Crown red wax War Office seal, reverse with pink ribbon securing the badges and sealed with red wax seal of the ‘Adjutant General Standard Pattern Seal’. VGC Hugh King Collection
Lot 463
Irish Guards Regimental Music stand drape. A superb and rare example, used by the Regimental Band of the Irish Guards. To the centre Order of St. Patrick Star embroidered in silver bullion and coloured silks onto a drape of blue and red cloth of the Guards Division. Edged with bullion tassels. The drape retains original suspension pole, with turned finials. VGC.
Lot 219
Badge. South African. Natal Frontier Guard Victorian pouch belt plate or pouch badge. A fine exceptionally rare die-stamped bronzed example. Skull and crossed bones over ‘F G’ resting on ‘Slay and Spare Not’ scroll. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC Raised around 1858 at Ladysmith with a strength of 36 mounted men. this green glad force served with Captain Allison’s Force which entered Bastutoland in 1873 in pursuit of King Langalibalele of the AmaHlubi. Amalgamated with the Natal Caribineers.
Lot 195
Badge. Indian Army. 4th Madras Native Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A very fine and rare interlocking example with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet comprising a laurel wreath, burnished gilt centre mounted with silver elephant on ‘Assaye’ scroll surmounted by scroll inscribed ‘23rd September 1803’. Universal pattern rococo belt loops. Minor service wear. VGC
Lot 701
Army Veterinary Department Victorian Officer’s Home Service Pattern Helmet. A rare example by L.Silberston, London. Blue cloth material with gilt peak edging, crosspiece, ball finial and rosettes. Gilt chinchain with black leather backing. Victorian pre 1901 helmet plate with AVD monogram in silvered metal on black enamel in the centre. Good roan leather headband and crimson silk lining, the interior with maker’s stamp. Minor moth to band, gilt elements slightly dull, Evidence of another helmet plate fitted at some time. otherwise GC.
Lot 734
Royal Horse Guards Edwardian Musician’s Full Dress Tunic. A good and rare example. Dark blue uniform with scarlet collar and cuffs. Gold Russia braid edging to tunic. The collar and gauntlet cuffs both edged all round with narrow gold “Vellum” pattern lace, traced inside with gold Russia braid eyes. Four inverted Good Conduct chevrons above left cuff in gold lace, each on individual scarlet cloth backing. Twisted gold shoulder-cords forming wings. King’s Crown brass regimental buttons. Skirt-slashes edged with gold Russia. Serge lining, stencilled ‘RHG 3 06’ (March 1906). Minimal moth, otherwise GC.
Lot 766
German Third Reich MG Wilhelm Gustoff naval cap tally / ribbon. A good rare white silk 85cm example centrally embroidered in blue ‘M.G. Wilhelm Gustloss’ flanked by red flags, the NSDAP Part flag one side, the DAF cogwheel the other. Generally VGC. Launched 1937 as a ‘Strength through Joy’ cruise ship for DAF. Pressed into service to bring back the Condor Legion from the Spanish Civil War; requisitioned by Kriegsmarine 1.9.1939 and served as a hospital ship (Lazarettschikk D)until 1940 after which she became a floating barracks in Gdynia; 1945 became an evacuee transport. Whilst part of Operation Hannibal evacuating Germans from the advancing Russians at Gdynia to Kiel with over 6000 aboard, she was torpedoed by Soviet submarine S-13 and sunk 30.1.45 with the tragic loss of some 4800 souls.
Lot 253
Badge. King’s Dragoon Guards Officer’s silver cap badge circa 1896-1915. A fine and rare die-cast Austrian double headed eagle on tri-part title scroll. (as KK 734). Reverse impressed ‘STERLING’. Two stout loops to reverse. VGC Eagle adopted when Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph appointed Colonel in Chief in March 1896; discontinued 1915 as Austria had become the enemy.
Lot 296
Badge. Southampton Victorian head-dress plate believed to be an early police example. A fine rare die-stamped example. Blackened brass crowned oval wreath, mounted to the centre, white metal Arms of Southampton. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC (approx 4 ½ H x 4¼ W inches) Southampton Police formed in 1836. Southampton Harbour Board Police founded in 1847. Hugh King Collection
Lot 754
General Officer, late Royal Army Medical Corps Full Dress Tunic. A fine and extremely rare example of the pattern worn from c.1920 - 1939 and described in 1934 Dress Regulations. Dark blue, with dull cherry collar, cuffs, cuff-slashes and piping. The collar edged all round with gold oakleaf lace. The round cuffs edged with a double row of wide lace. Cuff-slashes and skirt-slashes bearing buttons and edged with narrower lace. Eight buttons to front. All buttons gilt, of General Officers’ pattern. Quilted lining. Shoulder-cords absent, otherwise VGC.
Lot 393
Welsh. Royal Eastern Montgomery Local Militia George III Officer’s silvered open back coatee button circa 1808-16, A good rare unmarked example. Crowned star inscribed ‘Royal Eastern Montgomery’; Prince of Wales’s plumes to centre, ‘L.M’ below. Complete with shank. Minor service wear generally VGC. Approx. 18 mm. Raised at Welshpool. Lt. Col. Com. Edward, Viscount Clive.
Lot 772
German Third Reich SA Group Nordsee dagger by rare maker G Remscheid & Co Remeve Solingen Aufder Hohe. A good example with nickel mounts, the blade etched “Alles für Deutschland” and bearing maker’s oval logo. Brown wooden grip inlaid with silvered eagle and swastika and enamelled circular SA device; crossguard stamped with “No” (SA Group Nordsee). Housed in original brown painted scabbard with nickel mounts, the top mount with single suspension ring. Minor service, generally VGC SA (Sturmabteilung) “Brown Shirts” dagger introduced in 1933.
Lot 92
Badge. The Honorable Artillery Company, Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1820. A rare example being a rectangular gilt back plate with rounded corners, bearing cast silver mounts. The Crown of State over three separate Old English capitals “HAC”. Standard double hook and stud fasteners. VGC Hugh King Collection
Lot 457
Irish. Royal South Down Militia Victorian Officer’s 1830 Box Pattern Coatee Epaulettes. A rare pair with silver bullion lace to the strap, this fitted with a Regimental button. The silvered crescent supports fine twist wire bullion tassels. The underside with crimson silk cushion and leather backing. Retaining original silvered attachment clip with details of tailor’s details of ‘W Buckmaster Latest improvements 1842’. Bullion slightly dulled. GC. Raised at Hillsborough 1797. Became 5th Bn. Royal Irish Rifles on Friday 1st July, 1881.
Lot 461
Coldstream Guards Pre Great War Drum Major’s sash. A very rare example of dark blue melton cloth, edged with Foot Guards pattern lace. To the centre a large King’s Crown, surmounts the Regimental device of The Order of the Garter. Below this can be found Battle Honours of the Regiment, the last being Modder River”. The sash is backed with red leather and terminates with twist wire tassels. Complete with both miniature drum sticks. Some minor age wear and slight dulling to bullion.
Lot 146
Badge. 1st Northamptonshire Engineer Volunteers Officer’s pouch badge circa 1867-72. A good rare die-cast example. Crowned strap inscribed “1st Northamptonshire Engr. Volr.” with rampant lion to centre. Two screw posts to reverse. GC Formed at Peterborough in 1867 under the command of Captain L.J. Deacon and attached to 1st Admin. Bn. Northampton Rifle Vols; transferred to 2nd Tower Hamlets Eng. Vol.Corps in 1872. Hugh King Collection
Lot 764
German Third Reich SS 1933 model dagger rare maker Bertram Reinhard, Solingen A good scarce example, the blade etched ‘Meine Ehre heist Treue’ (My Honour is Loyalty), the reverse with maker’s circular chickens logo. Black wooden grip inlaid with silvered eagle and enamelled circular SS device. Housed in original anodised, nickel mounted scabbard with single loose suspension ring. Minor pitting to blade, small surface chip to grip just above crossguard. GC
Lot 185
Badge. Royal Marines Artillery Company Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1856-62. A very fine and rare rich gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed in silvered letters ‘Royal Marines Artillery Company’; seeded centre mounted with Royal Crest in gilt. Universal pattern rococo belt loops. VGC
Lot 230
Badge. Royal Nottingham Militia Victorian OR’s “scroll” pattern forage cap badge circa 1858-74. A good rare die-stamped brass example by Nutting, London. Universal cursive scroll with floreated finials bearing the raised legend ‘Royal Nottingham ‘. Two loops to reverse, one a lead soldered old replacement otherwise. VGC Hugh King Collection
Lot 239
Badge. Parachute Regiment Officer’s 1944 hallmarked silver WW2 beret badge. A fine rare die-cast example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1944. Winged parachute canopy surmounted by Royal Crest. Two loops to reverse. VGC Originally formed as The Parachute Corps 22nd June, 1940 at The Central Landing School, Ringway, Manchester; redesignated The Parachute Regiment, Army Air Corps 1st August, 1942.
Lot 783
German Third Reich Government Official’s dagger circa 1939-42. A fine rare example with simulated mother of pearl grip and silver plated mounts. Eagle’s head ornamented pommel, crossguard and langet bearing an eagle and swastika, the blade unusually with no maker. Housed in its finely pebbled plated scabbard, the oakleaf bands retaining both loose suspension rings. Complete with knot or portepee. (Official Government knots were of Army pattern but smaller.) Generally VGC. Introduced in March 1939; production ceased in mid 1942.
Lot 82
Badge. 7th (or Royal Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot Georgian Light Company Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and exceedingly rare example. Rectangular gilt plate with canted corners mounted with silver gadrooned border. The centre mounted with hand cut silver 12 pointed star bearing gilt crowned Garter with rose to voided centre; below the star, a silver strung bugle. Reverse retains original fixings, comprising two hooks at the top and two studs at the bottom. VGC .
Lot 535
Boer War 24th (Westmoreland and Cumberland) Company Imperial Yeomanry Casualty Officer Medal Grouping. A rare grouping of items charting the military Campaign and Rifle Competition career of Captain Edward Chetwood Hamilton Grant, a keen “Army Shot” and died whilst on service in South Africa. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, with four clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal”, “South Africa 1901”, “CAPT E.C.H. GRANT IMP YEO” (impressed naming style). The QSA is contained in the original Royal Mint forwarding box with typed label ... The medal is accompanied by a quantity of both Gold and Silver Hallmarked Shooting Medals, these include “Army Inter Regimental Rifle Matches 1889” (Silver) ... 1898 Challenge Winners Gold Medal ... Similar for 1897 ... The Methuen Cup 1899 Silver Medal ... etc. Captain Edward Chetwood Hamilton Grant, was born in 1868 and attended Charterhouse School, his school embroidered shooting badges are included in the lot. He was commissioned into the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders on the 11th June 1894 and was promoted Lieutenant in January 1890. In 1899 he was promoted to the rank of Captain and was appointed Aldershot District Inspector of Musketry that year. In 1899 he volunteered for service in South Africa accompanying the 4th (Westmoreland and Cumberland) Company of the Imperial Yeomanry as there Adjutant. He died on the 25th August 1901 at Kimberley as a result of Fever.
Lot 231
Badge. Royal Newfoundland Companies Victorian OR’s forage cap badge circa 1843. A good rare brass die-cast ‘RNC’ cypher. Two iron loops to reverse. VGC Newfoundland Veteran Companies formed 1824 as part of the British Army from out-pensioners of Chelsea Hospital, to garrison Newfoundland; redesignated Royal Newfoundland Companies in 1843; to Canadian establishment (R.Canadian Rifle Regt.) in 1862.
Lot 313
Badge. East India Company William IV Officer’s “Bell-Top” shako plate circa 1829-37. A splendid rare rich fire-gilt example. Large crowned star mounted with silver 12 pointed star bearing rope edged gilt circlet pierced with Company’s motto “Auspicio Regis et Senatus Angliae” centrally a silver dome with red translucent Cross of St. George, the upper left corner mounted with gilt Hanovarian Arms. Two horizontal loops to reverse. Star ray at 1 o’clock has very minor split with old lead repair to reverse; tiny spilt between silver star’s rays around 4 o’clock. VGC The Hanovarian Arms were removed from the design in 1837, upon Victoria’s succession to the British throne, because women were unable to succeed to the Throne of Hanover.
Lot 825
6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers) 1887 Regimental Pattern Sword. A rare attributed example carried by Lieutenant William Percy Burnell Ward who was commissioned into the Regiment in 1887. The straight single edged blade with etched decoration of a crowned VR cypher, regimental device with title and Battle Honours the last being Afghanistan 1879-80. The blade also with the original owners entwined initials. The hilt with special pattern guard incorporating the Regimental device. The shagreen grip retains twist wire binding. Housed in steel scabbard. The blade remains in clean condition extra metal dulled.
Lot 132
Badge. Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian badge. A fine rare die-stamped brass example. Strap inscribed ‘Per Mare per Terram’ surmounted by Royal Crest; mounted to the centre, a white metal Globe in high relief. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC Construction and fittings wound indicate worn on a pouch; badge of same pattern stated to be worn on an Officer’s bit boss. Hugh King Collection
Lot 254
Badge. WWI RNAS Royal Naval Air Service Observer’s Sleeve Wing Badge. A very fine and rare example of the full size die-cast rich gilt winged ‘O’ qualification wing. Complete with two screw posts and nuts. VGC Gilt remains bright. This pattern was only worn by the RNAS and was replaced by the cloth Observer’s brevet at the creation of the RAF on the 1st April 1918 Hugh King Collection
Lot 537
WW2 1945 1st Bn Chamer Regiment Indian Army Military Medal Group of Four Medals. A very rare regimental example of the Military Medal, being one of only three awarded to this short lived war raised regiment. Awarded to “22247 HAV BHAGAT RAM CHAMER R”. Comprising: Military Medal, 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal. Mounted for display, PLEASE NOTE attempted eraser of the Regiment. Regimental number and name remains clear. The Recommendation for the award of the Military Medal: “During offensive operations against the Northern flank of the Japanese Sagaing bridge head on 9th March W.S. Havildar Bhaget Ram was in command of a section of three inch mortars supporting a Rifle Company. Although this was the first time he had been in action and despite accurate enemy mortar fire which was falling all around him, he continued to advance unreeling a signal cable as he went and doing his utmost to keep in touch with the Coy Commander. Acting on his own initiative he registered the fire of his mortars on to likely target areas. When the Company was being counter attacked and the Company Commander called for mortar support he was therefore able to quickly and effectively to engage the enemy. It was the fire of these mortars which broke up the counter attack and allowed the Company to continue the operations unhindered. This NCO displayed initiative and coolness under fire and in addition to being an example to all around him won unstinted praise for the work of the mortars from all ranks who were present at the engagement”. The 1st Bn Chamer Regiment was a war raised unit being formed in June 1942, the Chamer is considered in Indian Society as the lowest class of untouchable, their trade being leather work. The Regiment was disbanded in December 1946, this Military Medal represents one of only three awarded to the Regiment. The attempted eraser of the Regimental title, may have been to distance the medal from the Chamer caste.
Lot 585
Naval General Service Medal Two Clasps “Near East” & “B.M. Clearance Mediterranean” An extremely rare example of the Bomb & Mine Clearance Mediterranean Clasp, this being one of only about 65 issued. This example awarded to “D/SSX 911329 M.C. PRICE A.B. RN” The B.M. Clearance Mediterranean clasp was awarded for work in clearing unexploded explosives in the waters around Malta January 1953 to December 1960. The majority of the clasps were awarded to Divers. Only about 60 Clasps are believed to have been awarded.
Lot 90
Badge. Scottish. Loyal Montrose Association Georgian Officer’s shoulder belt plate circa 1798-1801. A splendid extremely rare example. Oval silver plate finely engraved with ‘LMA’ cypher. Reverse with single hook and pair of studs. VGC Major Commandant Hercules Ross, Captains Robert Christie & Alexander Wilson. 1st Lieuts William Lyatt & John Brown 2nd Lieuts. John Low & John Millne.
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