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A large and rare Minton parian group of Venus and Cupid after A. Carrier-Belluesefirst shown at the 1862 London Exhibition, i

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 295

A large and rare Minton parian group of Venus and Cupid after A. Carrier-Belluesefirst shown at the 1862 London Exhibition, impressed 'Minton & Co' to verso, incised '1858' to the base40cm high and 50cm wideCondition report: Restoration to two of Cupid's fingers (now yellowed). The quiver in Venus's hand has had the arrows broken and re-glued. One of Venus's big toes is also restored. Firing crack to the reverse of the cloak. Overall, some grubbiness and a few scuffs - the discolouration appears to come with a gentle clean and this group would therefore benefit from a professional cleaning. There is also damage to the tip of one bird's ring and a couple of nibbles around the base. Please see the additional images.

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A rare and large Caughley dessert centre dishcirca 1790-93of canted oval form with an elaborately moulded lobed and cusped ri

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Lot 278

A rare and large Caughley dessert centre dishcirca 1790-93of canted oval form with an elaborately moulded lobed and cusped rim, painted with a gilt spray of foliage to the centre and a 'Flaming Pearl' blue, gilt and red border to the exterior rim, unmarked,36.5cm wideNotes: This is one of only three recorded examples of this size and shape known, the other examples found in the Donegal and Butterfly services.Condition report: In a good, original condition with no damages or any restorations. There are a couple of small nibbles to the underside of the foot rim, which mainly appear to have been glazed and therefore manufacturing flaws. Likewise to the underside, there are several areas of soot/kiln grit deposits alongside further, lighter, speckles to the interior of the dish. In general, the gilding remains strong and bright and the gilding around the upper interior rim is in particularly good condition. However, there are a few small areas of wear/rubbing to the gilding around the interior of the base and some further very minor wear to the exterior of the upper rim, as a consequence of general handling.

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A Caughley chestnut basket, cover and stand circa 1780-90 of quatrefoil form and applied with flowers, the stand transfer-pri

Halls Fine Art Auctioneers

Lot 275

A Caughley chestnut basket, cover and stand circa 1780-90 of quatrefoil form and applied with flowers, the stand transfer-printed in underglaze blue with rare Ripe Pomegranate pattern, basket 21cm wide, the stand 28cm wide (restored) Provenance: Ex. Wright Collection no. 707b.Condition report: Basket cover - One of the small blue circular flowers is missing from the entwined branch handle. There is a firing crack running through one of the leaves. On the underside of the cover, there are two faint hairlines visible on two supports between the pierced sections. There is also a manufacturing flaw to the underside of the rim.Basket - After inspecting under UV, it appears as though the entire portion of the base has previously been broken off and split into two pieces. It is possible it was either placed down too roughly on a hard surface or mistreated by dunking into hot water. Still visible to the naked eye is the crack which rounds right around the interior of the lower portion of the basket, and which appears to have been left undisguised. Secondary to this damage and repair is a body crack that runs right through one side of the basket, which has presumably been stabilised and restored. The restoration of this area is now yellowed. The flowers surrounding each handle have numerous firing cracks, but neither handles have any damages or restoration.Stand - There is a long crack that runs right around 1/2 of the centre portion of the stand, which has been stabilised with some areas of associated over-painting. One of the small circular flowers on one handle has been restored and there are two breakages to two petals on the handles, alongside a couple of smaller nibbles to the petals/leaves elsewhere. There is a firing crack to the underside of the foot rim. Please see additional images.

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A rare original Hudson's cast iron dog bowl with foundry marks to the base, W. 41cm.

Chalkwell Auctions

Lot 35

A rare original Hudson's cast iron dog bowl with foundry marks to the base, W. 41cm.

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A rare large orange Whitefriars bark design vase, H. 26cm.

Chalkwell Auctions

Lot 488

A rare large orange Whitefriars bark design vase, H. 26cm.

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A rare cast zinc panel c. 1900 of 'The Wreck' by Gilbert Bayes, 58 x 69cm.

Chalkwell Auctions

Lot 460

A rare cast zinc panel c. 1900 of 'The Wreck' by Gilbert Bayes, 58 x 69cm.

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A rare Pope Alexander VII silver medal, c. 1655, (dented).

Chalkwell Auctions

Lot 159

A rare Pope Alexander VII silver medal, c. 1655, (dented).

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A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the half-blood prince with misprint on page 99 together with first editions of

Chalkwell Auctions

Lot 200

A rare first edition copy of Harry Potter and the half-blood prince with misprint on page 99 together with first editions of Harry Potter and the order of the phoenix and Harry Potter and the deathly hallows.

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1934 Taylor's Vintage Port, no label wax damage but seal unbroken level in neck. The extremely hot 1934 Vintage produced so

Barry L Hawkins

Lot 823

1934 Taylor's Vintage Port, no label wax damage but seal unbroken level in neck. The extremely hot 1934 Vintage produced some rich, thick and powerful Vintage Port. 1934 is a rare vintage only shipped by 12 houses in small quantities. It is considered to be a very fine year equivalent to the great 1935 vintage and considered by some to be better. The declaration was small owing to the great depression at the time.

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Jose Pemartin Berisford 'Solera 1914' Reserva Privada Rare Amontillado Sherry bottle number:65833

Barry L Hawkins

Lot 840

Jose Pemartin Berisford 'Solera 1914' Reserva Privada Rare Amontillado Sherry bottle number:65833

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Eleven boxes of various books including, GEOFFREY WILLS "Jade of the East", CHRISTOPHER TADGELL "The East Transformations Ant

Moore Allen & Innocent

Lot 497

Eleven boxes of various books including, GEOFFREY WILLS "Jade of the East", CHRISTOPHER TADGELL "The East Transformations Antiquity Reformations and The West", published by Routledge, SIDNEY L MOSS "Emperor Scholar Artisan Monk Coppard Yokahama Garland and Other Poems", JOHN ALEXANDER POPE "Chinese Porcelains from the Ardebil Shrine", ZHANG HONG XING "Masterpieces of Chinese Paintings 700-1900" (in plastic wrapper), JESSICA RAWSON "Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing", GUGENHEIM MUSEUM "China - 5000 Years Innovation and Transformation in the Arts" (x 2), JOSEPH BLES "Rare English Glasses of the XVII and XVIII Centuries", Bluett & Sons catalogue "Chinese Jades from the Mu-Fei Collection", various mainly 1980's Christie's catalogues of Chinese and other Oriental artefacts, various other titles on Chinese and Oriental subjects, the arts, etc

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A set of thirty Bibliophile Library of Literature, Art and Rare Manuscripts, Members' Deluxe Edition, limited to 1000 copies,

Moore Allen & Innocent

Lot 538

A set of thirty Bibliophile Library of Literature, Art and Rare Manuscripts, Members' Deluxe Edition, limited to 1000 copies, published by the International Bibliophile Society, Copyright 1904, together with various other books to include "Debretts Peerage, Baronetage, Knightage and Companionage 1973-74" and "Who's Who 1974", etc (11 boxes)

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A 1 LITRE BOTTLE OF THREE BARRELS RARE OLD FRENCH BRANDY

Ashley Waller Auctioneers

Lot 418

A 1 LITRE BOTTLE OF THREE BARRELS RARE OLD FRENCH BRANDY

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A RARE TINPLATE 1960'S DODGEM CAR WITH CLOWN DRIVER BY ALPS JAPAN

Ashley Waller Auctioneers

Lot 2918

A RARE TINPLATE 1960'S DODGEM CAR WITH CLOWN DRIVER BY ALPS JAPAN

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A rare red wool Lama's meditation cape, Tibet, 19th century,constructed of narrow stripes of looped and knotted red wool, lat

Cheffins

Lot 185

A rare red wool Lama's meditation cape, Tibet, 19th century,constructed of narrow stripes of looped and knotted red wool, later relined, patched and backed with cotton canvas, 133cmProvenance:Acquired in the early 1980s Exhibited: Venice, Textiles du Bhutan pour Expo Venise, 2014Footnote: The present lot is a rare example of the type of garment worn by meditating Lamas in monasteries and during winter retreats. Designed for warmth, the woollen cloth inside the cape is woven on very narrow looms with a loop created to imitate the skin of a sheep.Condition report: Pile quite heavily worn, with upwards of four small to medium holes and repairs

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A rare man’s yak wool Gho, Bhutan, early 20th century,woven in narrow strip panels on a treadle loom, multi-coloured stripes

Cheffins

Lot 188

A rare man’s yak wool Gho, Bhutan, early 20th century,woven in narrow strip panels on a treadle loom, multi-coloured stripes in organic dyes, 176 x 136cmProvenance:Acquired in the early 1980s Exhibited:Venice, Textiles du Bhutan pour Expo Venise, 2014Footnote: Introduced in the 17th century, the Gho is the traditional costume for Bhutanese men. A knee-length garment, the Gho is worn with two deep folds at the back and secured at the waist by a Kera (sash). The present lot, a variety of Gho known as a Hotha Janchu Gho, is made of fine yak wool and was worn during the winter months by high-ranking men. Condition report: A few minor holes and some loose stitching and some colour variation due to fading

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A rare carved wood head of Kali, Terai District, Southern Nepal, probably 18th century,wearing a five pointed crown with hang

Cheffins

Lot 237

A rare carved wood head of Kali, Terai District, Southern Nepal, probably 18th century,wearing a five pointed crown with hanging tongue, in typical depiction showing a heavy encrustation, with generations of red puja tika pigment, 57cm highProvenance:Acquired in September 2018Condition report: one point of the crown is missing, natural wear and tear through age

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Four rare Nepal (Mustang) wood milk ladles, early 19th century,each with flattened circular balanced ends and conical bowls,

Cheffins

Lot 319

Four rare Nepal (Mustang) wood milk ladles, early 19th century,each with flattened circular balanced ends and conical bowls, ranging from 40cm - 43cm long

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A rare Tibet painted bamboo thangka holder, early 19th centurycylindrical, painted with a brocade pattern, with leather strap

Cheffins

Lot 362

A rare Tibet painted bamboo thangka holder, early 19th centurycylindrical, painted with a brocade pattern, with leather strap, 61cm high

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A rare London delft blue and white wet drug jar, dated 1690,of globular form on a spreading foot, loop handle and squat spout

Cheffins

Lot 398

A rare London delft blue and white wet drug jar, dated 1690,of globular form on a spreading foot, loop handle and squat spout, decorated with a cartouche inscribed S:VIOLARU, suspended with floral swags, 17.5cm highCondition report: Restored, the whole of the handle and the body withe subsequent repainting, cracking to the glaze

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A London delft drug jar, circa 1700,of ovoid shape, decorated in a rare two colour blue and manganese palette with an elabora

Cheffins

Lot 402

A London delft drug jar, circa 1700,of ovoid shape, decorated in a rare two colour blue and manganese palette with an elaborate scrolling cartouche, inscribed C. CYNOSBAT (rosehip), 20cm highCondition report: Chip to footrim, large glaze cracks to the interior

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A rare George II air twist wine glass, circa 1750,the round funnel bowl moulded with a lower girdle of trailing flowers and g

Cheffins

Lot 444

A rare George II air twist wine glass, circa 1750,the round funnel bowl moulded with a lower girdle of trailing flowers and gadrooning, on double knopped stem, 15.4cm highCondition report: Good condition. no chips or cracks. Vestiges of old enamel accession number on base underside "..27"

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1st West York Militia Victorian Officer Albert pattern shako plate circa 1844-55. Fine and rare rich gilt crowned star mounte

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

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1st West York Militia Victorian Officer Albert pattern shako plate circa 1844-55. Fine and rare rich gilt crowned star mounted with Garter, across the tail, an ornate ended title scroll; domed silver White Rose of York to centre. Horizontal loops with two pairs of wire behind the crown. Minor crease to 3 o'clock star point otherwise VGC Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds. Became 3rd Battalion The King's Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881.

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Middlesbrough VTC WW1 gilt cap badge. Fine rare die-cast rich gilt crest and arms on ERIMUS resting in MIDDLESBROUGH scrol

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 118

Middlesbrough VTC WW1 gilt cap badge. Fine rare die-cast rich gilt crest and arms on ERIMUS resting in MIDDLESBROUGH scrol

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WW2 Home Guard Auxiliary Units Special Forces lapel badge. Good rare red over blue enamelled chrome shield bearing crowned

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 123

WW2 Home Guard Auxiliary Units Special Forces lapel badge. Good rare red over blue enamelled chrome shield bearing crowned 201, 202, 203 logo. Buttonhole fitting. VGC 201 (Scotland), 202 (North of the Thames) and 203 (South of the Thames) top secret units formed by Col. Gubbins in June 1940 for behind lines work should the Nazis ever invade Britain.

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2nd Life Guards Edwardian Uniform of Lt. Col. Sir Morgan Crofton Bt. An extremely rare Edwardian uniform tailored by Rodgers

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 167

2nd Life Guards Edwardian Uniform of Lt. Col. Sir Morgan Crofton Bt. An extremely rare Edwardian uniform tailored by Rodgers & Company of London comprising: Scarlet tunic of melton cloth with dark blue velvet facings to the collar and gauntlet cuffs. Each richly decorated with gold bullion embroidery. This arrangement can also be found to the rear skirt. Complete with regimental buttons and the interior with quilted lining. Tailors label with ink name Sir Morgan Crofton. Scarlet and bullion fresh small amount of surface moth traces not effecting the appearance. Cuirass of regimental pattern. Both front and back plate with crimson leather lining with stamped initials MGC. Complete with regimental shoulder scales and gold bullion waist belt. Clean condition. Waist belt Gold bullion lace of regimental pattern set onto a dark blue leather belt. Complete with waist belt clasp. Bullion bright GC. Pouch Belt & Pouch. The 2 3/4 inch lace of regimental pattern set against a Morocco red leather. Complete with blue flash cord and gilt buckle, tip and slide. The pouch of large size black patent leather mounted with a regimental device. Traces of storage paper to pouch. Sword Slings dark blue leather with gold lace of regimental pattern Various straps etc. Helmet white plume, this contained in original special shaped storage tin The overall condition is good, the tunic is stored in a large square japanned storage tin (possibly for a shabraque). The cuirass is stored in original shaped Japanned storage tin. The Pouch Belt is also contained in original storage tin. Each storage tin with Hawkes & Co plaque also brass engraved name plate Sir Morgan Crofton Bart. 2nd Life Guards (Quantity) Sir Morgan George Crofton, 6th Baronet of Mohill Castle, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. (27.11.1879-8.12.1958). Educated at Rugby. Entered Army from Militia as 2nd Lieutenant, 2nd Bn. Lancashire Fusiliers in 1899. Served in South Africa 1899-1901 and was severely wounded in the Relief of Ladysmith. Transferred to Irish Guards 1901 then to 2nd Life Guards 1903. Served in WW1 (DSO 1918, Belgium Order of Leopold, France Legion of Honour, Mentioned in Despatches twice). Provost Marshal of the East African Expeditionary Force. On the HQ Staff of General Smuts 1917. Major in 1918 Guards Machine Gun Regiment. Colonel-Commandant on Staff to Military Advisor to Northern Ireland Government of 1922; High Sheriff for Hampshire 1925-26. During WW2 he raised and commanded 28th Bn. Home Guard, Hampshire Regiment 1940-44. JP for Hampshire. Known for The Crofton Diaries Ypres 1914-1915.

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Instructor, Royal Artillery Staff Victorian rank badge Splendid rare padded gold bullion crown over massive crossed gun barr

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Lot 177

Instructor, Royal Artillery Staff Victorian rank badge Splendid rare padded gold bullion crown over massive crossed gun barrels above flaming grenade embroidered on red cloth mounted on three red backed gold lace chevrons. Old hand written paper label to reverse reads Instructor, R.A. Staff worn with gun and crown over it, Old pattern. VGC

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1st (Reading) VB Berkshire Regiment Victorian Officer helmet plate circa 1882-85. Fine rare silvered crowned star mounted wi

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Lot 19

1st (Reading) VB Berkshire Regiment Victorian Officer helmet plate circa 1882-85. Fine rare silvered crowned star mounted with Garter and laurel sprays bearing silver scroll THE BERKSHIRE REGIMENT with 1ST VOLUNTEER BATTALION below; crimson velvet centre with gilt Stag and Oak tree. Centre retaining wires AF. Three loops. VGC

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Second Regiment fLife Guards Guidon Bearers Belt. A rare pre 1922 example of the ceremonial belt worn by the guidon bearer of

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 193

Second Regiment fLife Guards Guidon Bearers Belt. A rare pre 1922 example of the ceremonial belt worn by the guidon bearer of the regiment. Five inch wide belt of regimental pattern gold lace with two lines of scarlet. Retaining gilt buckle with title for the Secd Regt of Life Guards 1860, slider and buckle the latter with Battle Honours and post 1901 crown. The belt with double arrow WD cancelation stamps. Gilt remains bright to the furniture and lace.

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2nd Life Guards Officers Fur Saddle Cloth. A rare example used by Sir Morgan Crofton. Black fur of regimental pattern, compl

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Lot 200

2nd Life Guards Officers Fur Saddle Cloth. A rare example used by Sir Morgan Crofton. Black fur of regimental pattern, complete with central leather seat and backing cloth this with ink name. Overall GC very little fur loss.

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2nd Life Guards Officers Summer Forage Cap of Lt. Col. Sir Morgan Crofton Bt. An extremely rare pre Great War example of th

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 209

2nd Life Guards Officers Summer Forage Cap of Lt. Col. Sir Morgan Crofton Bt. An extremely rare pre Great War example of the regimental pattern to be worn by Officers for hot weather use. The cap is tailored with a white cloth crown and body. The latter with scarlet band mounted with a gilt Second Life Guards cap badge; the chinstrap is retained by 2nd LG buttons. The interior with leather sweatband with gilt initials MC and tailors details of Hamburger Rogers & Co. Slight age and service wear retains a very good shape.

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2nd Life Guards Officers Forage Cap of Lt. Col. Sir Morgan Crofton Bt. A rare pre Great War example of the regimental patter

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Lot 210

2nd Life Guards Officers Forage Cap of Lt. Col. Sir Morgan Crofton Bt. A rare pre Great War example of the regimental pattern tailored by Hamburger Rogers & Co. Dark blue mohair crown and body, with scarlet piping to the welt of the crown and band mounted with a gilt and enamel Household Cavalry cap badge; the chinstrap is retained by 2nd LG buttons. The interior with leather sweatband with gilt initials MGC and tailors details. Slight age and service wear retains a very good shape.

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Victorian / Edwardian Life Guards Farriers Ceremonial Axe. A rare example, the steel axe with a 9 1/4 inch steel blade with

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 217

Victorian / Edwardian Life Guards Farriers Ceremonial Axe. A rare example, the steel axe with a 9 1/4 inch steel blade with spike, is mounted onto an ebonised turned 34 inch wood shaft terminating in a ball pommel. Surface rust to the steel, otherwise GC.

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King Liverpool Regiment Officer helmet plate circa 1911-14. Rare gilt crowned star mounted with Garter and laurel sprays bea

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Lot 23

King Liverpool Regiment Officer helmet plate circa 1911-14. Rare gilt crowned star mounted with Garter and laurel sprays bearing silver scroll THE KINGS REGT; crimson velvet centre bearing silver scroll by J & Co inscribed NEC ASPERA TERRENT over White Horse of Hanover. Three loops. Gilt toned. GC

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WW2 1940 London Blitz ARP Warden Family Kings Commendation For Brave Conduct Medal Group. A rare London Blitz East Acton King

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Lot 283

WW2 1940 London Blitz ARP Warden Family Kings Commendation For Brave Conduct Medal Group. A rare London Blitz East Acton Kings Commendation For Brave Conduct group awarded to Miss Gwendoline Sarah Bessie Clark a Trench Marshal at The Green East Acton when it was hit by a bomb on the morning of the 1st October 1940. Comprising: Kings Commendation For Brave Conduct Pair of Bakelite badges in original box. Defence Medal, in original forwarding box addressed to Miss G.S.B. Clark 10 Long Drive East Acton London W3. Forwarding certificate for the replacement Silver Laurel Leaf (emblem not present). Accompanied by a Defence medal and box awarded to Miss F.B.L. Clark, same address. Also a photocopy of the original recommendation of the award. Miss Gwendoline Sarah Bessie Clark is confirmed as living at 10 Long Drive East Acton with her sisters Francis B.L. Clark and Marjorie Clark. It was Marjorie that she shared the duties of Trench Marshal at The Green Shelter East Acton, the two sisters are noted as never missing their duty during the air raids. On the morning of the 1st October 1940, the shelter was partly hit by a German bomb and part collapse they cooling aided the wounded and helped dig out the trapped before the rescue services arrived. These life saving tasks they undertook with total disregard to the danger and their safety. After the rescue parties took over, Gwendoline and her sister than ensured a steady flow of hot tea was supplied. The recommendation was put forward by Mr James Neal, District Warden and supported by Ben Hawes Shelter Marshal. The spelling of Clark on the recommendation is with an E, the correct spelling is without the E as per the medal box

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66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. Fine rare die-stamped gilt crowned sta

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Lot 3

66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot Victorian Officer Albert shako plate circa 1844-55. Fine rare die-stamped gilt crowned star, the principal rays bearing honours, mounted with laurel and palm sprays surrounding oval title strap; milled 66 to centre; DOURO mounted below the crown. Horizontal loops, three of four wires behind crown; orb split open, top pearl absent otherwise VGC.

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1929 Schneider Trophy Celluloid and Other Badges. A rare small celluloid badge with details of SCHEIDER TROPHY NAPIER OUTING

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Lot 308

1929 Schneider Trophy Celluloid and Other Badges. A rare small celluloid badge with details of SCHEIDER TROPHY NAPIER OUTING 1929. Complete with pin fitting Approx Diameter 23 mm. Accompanied by 6 other enamel badges including Junior Army Associate, ATC etc. (7 items) The 1929 Schneider Trophy was won by the Supermarine S.6. D'Arcy Creig flying a Supermarine S.5 came third this aircraft powered by a Napier Lion VIIB engine

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Scottish. 1st Admin. Battalion Elginshire Rifles Victorian helmet plate circa 1879-86. Good rare die-stamped white metal cro

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Lot 32

Scottish. 1st Admin. Battalion Elginshire Rifles Victorian helmet plate circa 1879-86. Good rare die-stamped white metal crowned star with title strap; Thistle to voided centre. Two loops. VGC

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Victorian Royal Horse Guards Peaked Forage Cap. A very rare example of Regimental pattern. Dark blue melton cloth with a wide

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 335

Victorian Royal Horse Guards Peaked Forage Cap. A very rare example of Regimental pattern. Dark blue melton cloth with a wide scarlet line to the body and scarlet piping to the welt of the crown. The black patent peak with a single row of gold bullion. The interior with leather sweatband and crimson silk lining. The latter with gold tooled tailors details of Cater & Co. London. Complete with metal storage tin. Leather chinstrap absent

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77th Foot (East Middlesex) Regiment Helmet Storage Tin. A rare example circa 1878-80 period for the Home Service Pattern Hel

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 356

77th Foot (East Middlesex) Regiment Helmet Storage Tin. A rare example circa 1878-80 period for the Home Service Pattern Helmet retaining the original brass oval plaque with engraved name CAPT W. S. HENDERSON 77TH REGT. Surface rust, interior good Attributed to Captain William Samuel Henderson, who was commissioned into the Regiment May 1859, Lieutenant October 1863 and Captain August 1873. His name appears in the 1880 Army List.

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2nd (Glamorgan) VB Welch Regiment Edwardian helmet plate circa 1905-08. Good rare die-stamped white metal crowned star bear

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 36

2nd (Glamorgan) VB Welch Regiment Edwardian helmet plate circa 1905-08. Good rare die-stamped white metal crowned star bearing laurel sprays, with applied SOUTH AFRICA 1900-02 scroll, and applied circlet THE WELCH 2ND V.B.; Prince of Wales plumes on GWELL AUGAU NA CHWILYDD scroll to voided centre. Two of three loops. VGC

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Royal Artillery Victorian Officer Patrol Frock Tunic A rare example of dark blue Melton cloth, to each breast five rows of b

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 370

Royal Artillery Victorian Officer Patrol Frock Tunic A rare example of dark blue Melton cloth, to each breast five rows of black mohair cords, each with an olivette in the vertical position. The epaulettes are edged with black lace. The collar, cuffs and edging of black cord and lace. The interior with black cotton lining and retaining detachable scarlet and gold cord insert collar. GC Clean condition Some minor age wear

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German Third Reich SS 1933 model dagger rare maker Bertram Reinhard, Solingen A good scarce example, the blade etched Meine E

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 380

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 makers 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 Belived to be a "parts" dagger.

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German Imperial Kaiserliche Marine Officer cadet's sidearm. A good rare example. Ribbed brass hilt, the integral brass crossg

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Lot 410

German Imperial Kaiserliche Marine Officer cadet's sidearm. A good rare example. Ribbed brass hilt, the integral brass crossguard bearing Imperial crown with fixed fouled anchor shell guard. The reverse of the hilt with clear 1.M.D. 56 stamp. The straight 48 cm blade etched with sailing ship trophies of war and crowned fouled anchor. Housed in its leather scabbard with brass gilt mounts and frog stud; retaining leather double strapped frog/carrier. Slight age wear, to leather blade near VGC.

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German Imperial Kaiserliche Marine 1890 Officer cadet's sidearm. A good rare example. Ribbed brass hilt, the integral brass c

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Lot 411

German Imperial Kaiserliche Marine 1890 Officer cadet's sidearm. A good rare example. Ribbed brass hilt, the integral brass crossguard bearing Imperial crown with fixed fouled anchor shell guard. The reverse of the hilt with clear Crown over M 1890 II W.D. 88 stamp, this is in part repeated to the top mount of the scabbard. The straight 43 cm blade etched with sailing ship trophies of war and crowned fouled anchor. Housed in its leather scabbard with brass gilt mounts and frog stud, the chape gilt is worn to the base steel. Blade near VGC.

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RAF Air Officers Sealed Pattern Waist Sash. A fine and very rare sealed pattern Sashes Ceremonial. Gold 2 3/4 inch silk net

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Lot 449

RAF Air Officers Sealed Pattern Waist Sash. A fine and very rare sealed pattern Sashes Ceremonial. Gold 2 3/4 inch silk net example with two RAF blue silk lines. Two 9 inch long round tassels to the left side. All lined in black material, with tailors details of Hobson. Complete with 1965 Royal Air Force Sealed Pattern label. Minor service wear. VGC

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Victorian Metropolitan Water Police Cutlass. A rare mid-19th Century example with slightly curved fullered 27 inch blade, th

Bosleys Military Auctioneers

Lot 461

Victorian Metropolitan Water Police Cutlass. A rare mid-19th Century example with slightly curved fullered 27 inch blade, this with inspection stamp. The hilt with solid brass ribbed grip with two open bar guard and complete with locking button. Housed in original black leather, brass mounted scabbard, the top mount with frog button. GC. Clean See Swords for Sea Service, plate 76.

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WW2 SOE Agent Hatpin Thrust Assassination Dagger. Illustrated in Fighting Knives by F.J. Stephens. A very rare example, the

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Lot 491

WW2 SOE Agent Hatpin Thrust Assassination Dagger. Illustrated in Fighting Knives by F.J. Stephens. A very rare example, the 8 inch spike fluted blade which is set with a rope, twist grip and hand loop. Overall length 11 inches. This actual dagger is illustrated on page 110 of Fighting Knives by Frederick J Stephens. A comparison of this dagger to the dagger illustration shows no doubt. The book states it was carried by a former Far East Chindit.

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WW2 Special Operations Executive SOE / Escape & Evasion Concealed Spike Blade. A rare example of the Spike blade, concea

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Lot 492

WW2 Special Operations Executive SOE / Escape & Evasion Concealed Spike Blade. A rare example of the Spike blade, concealed in various items, including: pencils, pens etc. Retaining twine binding. Slight wear. Overall length 4 1/2 inches.

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WW2 Special Operations Executive SOE Lapel / Thumb Nail Dagger. A rare example of the dagger of last resort designed to be c

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Lot 493

WW2 Special Operations Executive SOE Lapel / Thumb Nail Dagger. A rare example of the dagger of last resort designed to be concealed behind the lapel of a jacket or other clothing. This all steel example is an overall length of 75 mm with a blade length 50 mm. Complete with original light tan leather scabbard. Overall GC. A close comparison would appear that this is the dagger illustrated in the excellent work British and Commonwealth Military Knives by Ron Flook Page 45 Illustration 89 & 89A.

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WW2 1st pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando fighting knife. A very good and rare example. The hilt with nickel grip of chequere

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Lot 497

WW2 1st pattern Fairbairn-Sykes Commando fighting knife. A very good and rare example. The hilt with nickel grip of chequered design. Double edged spear point blade, the ricasso with etched panel Wilkinson Sword Ltd. London, the reverse side the F-S Fighting Knife. Recurved cross guard. Housed in an early pattern brown leather scabbard with nickel rounded chape. Tailored with elasticated retaining strap and complete with four tangs. The overall condition is good clean bright, with minor age wear. Blade length 16 cm

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Welsh. 1st Llandeilo Company, Carmarthenshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate circa 1860-72. Good rare cast silvered

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Lot 52

Welsh. 1st Llandeilo Company, Carmarthenshire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate circa 1860-72. Good rare cast silvered base metal star mounted crown over leek sprays enclosing strap FY HNYWYSOGA FY NGWLAD; Prince of Wales plumes and motto to centre.

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Welsh. Royal Anglesey Light Infantry Militia Officer shako plate circa 1852-60. Fine rare elongated hand cut silver star sur

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Lot 53

Welsh. Royal Anglesey Light Infantry Militia Officer shako plate circa 1852-60. Fine rare elongated hand cut silver star surmounted by a gilt crown and mounted with gilt crowned pierced title strap resting in laurel sprays with strung bugle below. Silvered Prince of Wales plumes and motto to velvet centre.

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Knaresborough Volunteers Georgian Officer shoulder belt plate circa 1784. Fine rare gilt oval plate engraved elongated star

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Lot 55

Knaresborough Volunteers Georgian Officer shoulder belt plate circa 1784. Fine rare gilt oval plate engraved elongated star bearing strap KNARESBORO VOLUNTEERS Hook and two studs. VGC First commissions 19.9.1794.

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York Volunteers Georgian Officer shoulder belt plate circa 1794. Fine rare gilt oval plate engraved with bow and swag over A

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Lot 57

York Volunteers Georgian Officer shoulder belt plate circa 1794. Fine rare gilt oval plate engraved with bow and swag over Arms of York above palm and laurel spray. Unit title in surround. Hook and two studs. VGC First commissions 31.6.1794. Reformed 1803.

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Welsh. Loyal Anglesea Volunteers George III Officer shoulder belt plate. Good rare oval example originally silver plated. Ra

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Lot 65

Welsh. Loyal Anglesea Volunteers George III Officer shoulder belt plate. Good rare oval example originally silver plated. Raised Prince of Wales plumes and coronet with LOYAL ANGLESEA VOULUNTEERS 1797 in surround; roped border. Hook (now absent) and two studs. Near relic condition. Raised 5.7.1797 by their Captain Commandant, Viscount Thomas Bulkeley of Beaumaris.

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33rd Foot (West Riding) Victorian senior NCO shako plate circa 1861-69 . Fine rare die-stamped gilt crowned star bearing Gar

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Lot 67

33rd Foot (West Riding) Victorian senior NCO shako plate circa 1861-69 . Fine rare die-stamped gilt crowned star bearing Garter with stencilled 33 pierced to seeded centre. Horizontal loops. VGC Became 1st Bn. Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Regiment on Friday 1st July 1881

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Welsh. 2nd Carmarthen Company, Carmarthensire Rifle Volunteers Victorian pouch belt plate circa 1860-72. Good rare die-stamp

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Lot 79

Welsh. 2nd Carmarthen Company, Carmarthensire Rifle Volunteers Victorian pouch belt plate circa 1860-72. Good rare die-stamped blackened brass lined shield bearing town arms (Castle over Lion) resting on RHYDD DID HEDD A LLWYDDIANT scroll. Three screw posts. Minor fractures on and between scroll. Delicate condition.

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Welsh. 2nd Carmarthen Company, Carmarthensire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate circa 1860-72. Good rare die-stamped wh

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Lot 81

Welsh. 2nd Carmarthen Company, Carmarthensire Rifle Volunteers Victorian shako plate circa 1860-72. Good rare die-stamped white metal lined shield bearing town arms (Castle over Lion) resting on RHYDD DID HEDD A LLWYDDIANT scroll. Two toned loops. VGC

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Welsh. South Wales Borderers Victorian Senior NCO forage cap badge. Very fine and rare early post 1881 die-stamped example.

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Lot 83

Welsh. South Wales Borderers Victorian Senior NCO forage cap badge. Very fine and rare early post 1881 die-stamped example. Rich gilt crowned laurel wreath on fixed backing plate; silver Welsh Dragon mounted to voided centre.

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