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Lot 2
A Rare Great War `1917` C.M.G., `1915` D.S.O. Group of Nine to Colonel H.F. Fraser, 21st Lancers, Late 5th Lancers, Wounded During the Aro Expedition, 1901-02; Aide-de-Camp to the General Officer Commanding, 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, From 5.8.1914, and Provost Marshal, 3rd Army, B.E.F., 1915 a) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion`s (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue b) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar c) Queen`s South Africa 1899-1902, two clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith (Lieut. H.F. Fraser. 5/Lcrs.) d) Africa General Service 1902-56, E.VII.R., one clasp, Aro 1901-1902 (Capt. H.F. Fraser, 21/Lcrs:) e) 1914 Star, with Bar (Major H.F. Fraser. 21/Lrs:) f) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. H.F. Fraser.) g) Coronation 1902, silver h) France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier`s breast Badge, 54mm including wreath suspension x 40mm, silver, gold, and enamel, minor damage to tips of legion of Honour, otherwise good very fine or better, mounted court style as worn, with the recipient`s related miniature awards, the C.M.G. and D.S.O. both gold and enamel, and two portrait images of the recipient (9) C.M.G. London Gazette 24.1.1917 `In recognition of valuable services in connection with the War.` D.S.O. London Gazette 23.6.1915 Major H. F. Fraser, 21st Lancers `For distinguished service in the Field.` M.I.D. London Gazette 22.6.1915 Fraser, Major H. F., 21st Lancers, General Headquarters Staff &c. `For gallant and distinguished service in the field.` French Legion of Honour, Chevalier London Gazette 24.2.1916 Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Francis Fraser, D.S.O., 21st Lancers `In recognition of distinguished service during the campaign.` Colonel Henry Francis Fraser, C.M.G., D.S.O., born Stratherrick, Inverness-shire, November 1872, the younger brother of Alexander Edmund Fraser; educated at Wellington College, Berkshire; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 5th Lancers, December 1895; served with the Regiment in India and appointed extra Aide-de-Camp to H.E. the Viceroy of India, 1897; promoted Lieutenant, October 1899; served in South Africa and took part in the operations in Natal, 1899, including the action at Elandslaagte, 21.10.1899, when the 5th Lancers `had the satisfaction of knowing that they took part in the one real cavalry charge of the campaign` (British Regiments in South Africa 1899-1902, by John Stirling refers); the actions at Rietfontein, 24.10.1899, and Lombard`s Kop, 30.10.1899; at the Defence of Ladysmith, including the sorties of the 7th and 10th December 1899, and the action of the 6th January 1900; promoted Captain and transferred to the 21st Lancers, 29.5.1901; took part in the Aro Expedition, Southern Nigeria, 30.10.1901 - 27.4.1902 (slightly wounded and Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette 12.9.1902); promoted Major, 27.4.1907; appointed Assistant Military Secretary to the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, 4.4.1912; served during the Great War as Aide-de-Camp to the General Officer Commanding, 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, from 5.8.1914; Appointed Assistant Provost Marshal, Cavalry Corps, B.E.F., 10.10.1914; Provost Marshal, 3rd Army, B.E.F., 13.7.1915; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel, 6.9.1915; appointed Assistant Adjutant-General, Southern Command, 2.7.1916; Assistant Adjutant-General, War Office, 8.3.1917; promoted Colonel, 6.9.1919; served as Assistant Adjutant-General, General Headquarters, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, from 16.4.1920; retired 1924. Colonel Fraser died, 26.4.1949. For the Order of the Crown of Johore awarded to Alexander Edmund Fraser see Lot 420 View Terms & Conditions
Lot 274
A Rare and Very Complete Great War Fighter Pilot`s Casualty Group of Three to Sergeant 1st Class Pilot W.J. Beadle, 1 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, Who Claimed 3 Victories in His Nieuport, Before Being Killed in a Flying Accident, 24.4.1918 1914 Star, with Bar (986 2/A.M. W.J. Beadle. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (986 Sgt. W.J. Beadle. R.F.C.), extremely fine, with the recipient`s Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque, `William James Beadle`, in card holder of issue, and the following related items: - Three named card boxes of issue, with Registered Envelope addressed to `Mrs. F.K. Beadle, 101 The Vale, Acton, W3` - Two Glass Plate Negatives of recipient in uniform, one slightly damaged; photograph of recipient in uniform standing in front of his aircraft, and R.F.C. Wings (3) 986 Sergeant William James Beadle, born Wimbledon, London; entered Royal Flying Corps as 2 A.M., 3.12.1913; served as 1 A.M. with the Aircraft Park, France, from 16.8.1914; Corporal 1.11.1915; briefly served with 16 Squadron, St. Omer, before being posted back to the UK, November 1915; reverted to Sergeant 1st Class Pilot, 14.12.1916 and was awarded a Royal Aero Club Aviator`s Certificate (No. 5126), 26.4.1917; re-embarked for service in France as a Pilot at the beginning of May 1917; after an initial posting to 29 (Fighter) Squadron (Nieuports), Le Hameau, Beadle was sent for operational flying to 1 Squadron (Nieuports), Bailleul, 8.6.1917; the squadron mainly flew Offensive Patrols over the lines against the German circuses, and were heavily engaged in air combats as part of the 11th Wing of the 2nd Brigade; Beadle did not have to wait long to enter the fray, 12.6.1917, `Whilst on Northern Offensive Patrol, I saw a two seater Albatross at 10,000 feet over Boesinghe - I dived on it and fired 1 drum, evidently wounding the Observer as no attempt was made to return fire. H.A. put nose down and went N.E. when I dived again, firing and following him down and saw him crash in Polygon Wood. Decisive` (Combat Report refers); he had another victory whilst on patrol over Gheluvelt, 2.7.1917, `While on Offensive Patrol, patrol attacked 6 E.A. scouts, I selected a machine with black and white markings which was getting away from one of our Nieuports and fired at close range - machine heeled over and over, then went down in a series of rolls and spins. Decisive` (Ibid); five days later, Beadle claimed another victim, whilst on an Offensive Patrol of 6 Nieuports led by Second Lieutenant Fullard over Roulers; they engaged 10 enemy Scouts and `I dived on one Albatross Scout and fired a whole drum into it, after which he went into a very steep dive, then in an uncontrollable spin with engine on. At this time I was attacked from the rear by a yellow Scout with a tail like a Sopwith and three Albatross Scouts. I outclimbed them and rejoined the Patrol. Decisive. Confirmed by 2/Lt. Fullard and 2/Lt. Kelney` (Ibid); at the end of July Beadle was sent to the Hospital Ship Carisbrooke Castle; before returning to the UK in August and being admitted to a hospital in Bethnal Green; being found fit for duty in December 1917, he was posted as a Pilot Instructor to 1 (Observer) School of Air Gunnery; Beadle was listed as `Missing Believed Drowned in Aeroplane Accident`, 22.4.1918; his body was never recovered, and he is commemorated on the Hollybrook Memorial, Southampton. View Terms & Conditions
Lot 380
x Vatican, Holy See, Chamberlain´s Collar Chain, comprising of ten medallions inscribed ´CS´, 1150mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with Badge Appendant, 68mm including Papal tiara suspension x 51mm, silver-gilt and enamel, about extremely fine, rare, in Giomini, Rome, fitted case of issue View Terms & Conditions
Lot 401
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, a `Battlefield Relic` Second Class breast Badge of original design, silver and two-piece iron centre, iron centre somewhat pitted, therefore good fine, the silver frame good very fine, rare Provenance: Excavated in Belgium on the site of a 1813-15 `Freedom War` Battlefield. View Terms & Conditions
Lot 402
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, `Velvet` First Class breast Badge, velvet and fabric, velvet worn on three arms of cross, therefore good fine, rare The `Velvet` Iron Cross was an unofficial, improvised Badge usually constructed in a variety of styles by former army veterans for use as a decoration on occasions such as Memorial Day parades, reunions, or funerals of old comrades. They were worn on civilian clothing after their original Badge had either been lost or returned to the General Ordens Kommission in Berlin. View Terms & Conditions
Lot 443
Marquess of Dufferin and Ava Prize Medal, 51mm, silver, obverse featuring the Coat of Arms of the Marquess, surrounded by the inscription `Presented by the Marquess of Dufferin and Ava`; the reverse featuring the insignia of the Orders of St. Patrick, the Bath, the Star of India, St. Michael and St. George, and the Indian Empire, Marquess`s Coronet above, and surrounded by the inscription `Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports 1894`, extremely fine, rare, in Wyon, London, case of issue Frederick Hamilton-Temple-Blackwood, First Marquess of Dufferin and Ava, K.P., G.C.B., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E. (1826-1902), Statesman, Ambassador to St. Petersburg, Constantinople, and Paris; Governor-General of Canada; Viceroy of India; and Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. View Terms & Conditions
Lot 457
Assorted Sherries to include one bottle each of: M Anto de la Riva Jerez, Matusalem Oloroso Gonzales Byass, half bottle, Lustau Old East India Sherry 1996, Triana Pedro Ximenez, Osborne y Ca rare sherry Pedro Ximenez, Alvear Pedro Ximenez 2000, half bottles, four bottles and two half bottles in total
Lot 47
A Scalextric Grand Prix Racing Set G.P.33. Comprising two F1 single seat racing cars, Ferrari ‘Shark Nose’ in red and a Lotus in B.R.G. Together with sections of curved and straight track, barriers, supports, paperwork and one hand-held power controller. An unusual set as its contained in a factory ‘Temporary Pack’ being the box for the ‘Vintage Motor Racing’ set. Together with a rare 45 rpm single size record- ‘roar! Authentic Sound Thrills of Grand Prix’ in its outer sleeve. Plus 2 extra F1 cars- Lotus and a Cooper, both in red. A ‘race tuned’ hand-held controller and hump back bridge. All boxed, and a loose TV outside broadcast scaffold stand and base. All GC- minor wear.
Lot 49
A rare Marklin German WWI field gun. A sturdy and detailed WWI style gun. Impressively constructed of mostly cast iron. Features a 13.5cm brass barrel, opening breech, 7.5cm diameter spoked wheels, 25cm carriage, winding elevator mechanism (AF) and sprung breech, in working order. In olive green and black livery, GC but breech and elevator some wear, minor/wear chipping for age. See Plate 1
Lot 50
A rare Tipp & Co WW2 German 7.5cm field cannon. A very realistic tinplate and die-cast toy produced to accompany German composition army figures produced by Elastolin, Lineol etc. Painted (sprayed) in field camouflage of green and brown, barrel 10cm to breech, fitted with sprung breech firing mechanism, shrapnel shield, and anti-recoil spades to the ends of 14cm swing out arms. Mounted on 3cm cast wheels with treaded rubber tyres. VGC for age, minor wear only. See Plate 1
Lot 54
Tri-ang Minic clockwork Single Deck Bus (52M). Rare 1930’s example in deep red and grey ‘London Transport’ livery with ‘Bisto For All Meat Dishes’ advert to rear. Green interior with plated wheels and original white rubber tyres. GC for age, clockwork motor in working order, minor wear overall, some light chipping. See Plate 1
Lot 61
A rare set of Heyde British Infantry in Tropical Dress. A Company of 30 soldiers marching in light brown uniforms, with white tropical pith helmets and back-packs. Rifles shouldered with bayonets fixed. Also includes a standard bearer with the Union flag, side drummer and Officer with sword drawn. A fine unboxed set. GC-VGC for age, minor wear/chipping only 1 rifle missing. See Plate 6
Lot 62
A rare Troop of Heyde British Army mounted soldiers, possibly the 12th or 17th Lancers. All in tropical active service khaki as worn in action during the South African Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902. Comprising 2 Officers and 17 Lancers, all but one complete with their lances and red/white pennants. GC-VGC minor chipping to most. See Plate 5
Lot 65
24 rare early Britains Kings Royal Rifle Corps from Set No 98 dating from 1899. In dark green uniforms with red facings, cuffs and collars. Running with carbines at the trail, fitted with the correct early style green cloth helmets with ball tops. Complete with 3 Officers with swords drawn. All mounted on early oval style bases. VGC for age some light chipping, 4 rifle arms AF. See Plate 5
Lot 67
24 rare early Britains Kings Royal Rifle Corps from Set No 98 dating from 1899. In dark green uniforms with red facings, cuffs and collars. Running with carbines at the trail, fitted with the correct early style green cloth helmets with ball tops. Complete with 3 Officers with swords drawn. All mounted on early oval style bases. VGC for age some light chipping one rifle arm AF.
Lot 69
23 rare early Britains Royal Marine Light Infantry from set No 97 dating from 1899. In bright red jackets with white shoulder belt, belt and ball topped helmet and blue trousers. 21 running with carbines at the trail, plus 2 Officers- no swords. All mounted on early oval style bases. QGC-GC some light/moderate chipping for age. See Plate 5
Lot 70
23 rare early Britains Royal Marine Light Infantry from set No 97 dating from 1899. In bright red jackets with white shoulder belt, belt and ball topped helmet and blue trousers. All running with carbines at the trail. All mounted on early oval style bases. With the box lid of an original set. GC some light chipping for age.
Lot 72
16 rare early Britains Kings Royal Rifle Corps from Set No 98 dating from 1899. In dark green uniforms with red facings, cuffs and collars. Running with carbines at the trail, fitted with the correct early style green cloth helmets with ball tops. Complete with 2 Officers with swords drawn. All mounted on early oval style bases. In an original rare early style box. Figures VGC for age some light chipping. See Plate 4
Lot 77
16 very rare Britains South African Boer War Soldiers. From Set No. 26 all marching with articulated left arm, rifles at the slope with bayonets fixed. Marching in mid khaki uniforms with black caps, with oval green bases. VGC one bayonet missing and one head detached but present. See Plate 4
Lot 91
A rare set of Britains Motor Machine Gun Corps. Set No 199. Comprising 3 WW1 motorcycle combinations with gunners in WW1 khaki with peaked caps. All complete. Boxed, worn/damaged. Plus 4 Britains Motorcycle Despatch Riders from set No 200. In a similar style. GC for age some chipping. One head missing.
Lot 92
A rare set of 9 Britains Zulu Warriors with Knobkerries. Each standing leaning forward to the side in a threatening pose with starred knobkerries raised at the ready to clump the opposition. 3 with light blue ‘belt’, 2 with red and 4 with yellow togas. GC some chipping. Knobkerries all complete. Plus 4 pressed composition beehive shaped mud huts See Plate 6
Lot 97
A rare early Britains Royal Horse Artillery Gun Team. From set No 39. Dating from 1895-1906. This example comprises the early 15 pounder field gun and limber in grey with 2 seated artillery men, brass coloured barrel to gun, brass wire replaces twisted traces. 6 horse team at the trot, 3 mounted, plus Officer all with busbys. GC for age, some wear/chipping. Traces require correct replacements. Escort missing.
Lot 101
30 plus 1960’s-70’s Corgi Toys, mostly for restoration. Vehicles include- Studebaker Golden Hawk, MGC GT, Lincoln Continental limousine, Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman, Ford Capri, Renault Floride, Plymouth Sports Suburban, Aston Martin DB4, Ford Thames Wall’s Ice Cream Van, 2x UNCLE Oldsmobile, James Bond Aston Martin DB5, Bedford Carrimore Car Transporter, Surfing Mini Countryman, Volkswagen Breakdown, etc. Plus a few Dinky Toys including- 2 rare Triumph’s- 2000 in pale green with gloss black roof and a Herald in mauve. Plus a Fiat 2300 ‘Pathe News’ estate car, 2x Aston Martin DB6, Bedford TK Auto Services truck, etc. FC-QGC age worn overall, a few parts missing.
Lot 271
A rare early Meccano Ltd ‘O’ gauge 1st/3rd class 4 wheeled passenger coach. Dating from the 1920’s this pre Hornby example is of nut and bolt construction and is painted in dark green and white livery of the London & North Western Railway, with crest to sides and ‘glazed’. Black chassis with open frames, two piece tin wheels with bolt on brass buffers. Complete with coupling links both ends. GC for age, some wear overall. See Plate 8.
Lot 805
A rare early.177” Webley Mark I air rifle, number 85, stamped.177” on the barrel pivot bracket; the barrel port turret etched with winged bullet trade mark over “W & S”; the air chamber estched on the left side “Webley Air Rifle Mark I” and on the right side with British and foreign patent dates; the trigger block stamped “Manufactured by Webley & Scott Ltd, Birmingham & London” on the left side and serial number “85” on the right; the trigger adjuster is through the front of the trigger block, GWO & C, retaining some original blued finish overall, the etching clear but a little faint. Plate 10
Lot 36
Rare braceletannées 1910Il est composé de huit maillons de forme navette sertis de diamants taille brillant (TA) réunis par huit perles boutons de divers tons de gris, doré et blanc. Poids brut : 18,9 gr. Diamètre des perles : 5,5 x 4,7 mmLes perles sont accompagnées d`un rapport du Laboratoire LFG énonçant, selon son opinion : perles naturelles d`eau de mer. A natural pearl, diamond and gold bracelet circa 1910.
Lot 310
Claude LALANNEcirca 1980Rare montre-sculpture "oignon"Elle représente un oignon en or jaune traité au naturel. A l`intérieur elle découvre une montre à boitier rond. Cadran à fond argenté. Signée Cl. LALANNE. Poids brut : 97,1 gr. Dimensions : 3,6 x 3 cm environAccompagnée de son écrin d`origine. A rare gold watch by Claude LALANNE circa 1990.
Lot 417
Rare pendentif caméeannées 1910Le camée sur pierre de lune représente une femme en extase dans un fin entourage de saphirs calibrés et de petits diamants. La bélière en forme de nœud de ruban. Monture en platine et or jaune. Poids brut : 8,8 gr. Diamètre : 2,4 cmAccompagné d`un écrin d`époque de la Maison FRIEDLANDER à Berlin. A moonstone, sapphire, diamond and gold cameo.
Lot 37
Chum`s Paper For Boys 1920`s Promotional Gifts- Battle of Coronel & the Falklands 1914 series flat tinprinted Warships, comprising: HMS Kent 1914, length 3.75`` [presented in the edition on 18/2/1928]; The Battle Cruiser HMS Invincible 1914, 4.25`` [presented in the edition available on 11/2/1928, some corrosion]; The Cruiser HMS Good Hope 1914, 4`` [presented in the edition available on 21/1/1928]; and from `The Modern Boy` issue no.3 circa 1937, The Supermarine Napier S5, Schnieder Trophy Winning Seaplane, length 5``. All tinprinted in colour with information plaque beneath vessel/plane, some age wear, otherwise G-VG rare survivors. Together with five Crescent lead submarines, G. (9)
Lot 52
Nine assorted WWII German composition figures by Elastolin, Lineol and others. Includes soldier releasing carrier pigeon with dog and cage at his feet (a very rare piece, some damage to neck, arm and leg but otherwise G original condition), and soldier beating gong as warning of a gas attack (one leg damaged and some damage to gong post). Overall G-F condition.
Lot 7341
A rare WWI French model 1916 trench knife "Poignard de tranchee m/e 1916" as used by the tank and infantry regiments as the last regulation French model of WWI. The knife was nicknamed by the French as "Avenger of 1870" in reference to the loss against Prussia 1870-71. This model is early as it has no ferule ring. Maker S.G.C.O. with scabbard
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