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Lot 208
Unique and Poignant 1st July 1916 Attack, 1st Day of the Battle of the Somme, Letter, Photographs and Documents Relating to 62033 Private later Acting Sergeant Walter Keeble 2nd Battalion Middlesex Regiment. Walter went over the top on July the 1st 1916, taking part in perhaps the most memorable days action undertaken by the British Army. Advancing over Mash Valley near Ovilliers he is caught between two German lines, wounded on the 2nd he is left lying out with no food and little water until his rescue on the 7th. His account contained in what appears to be an uncensored letter to his wife written on the 12th July from Northampton Hospital describes his experiences "No food or water only rain water that I caught in my helmet" "The best bit of luck was I had no rifle or else I should not have been here now". "I think my poor old Batt. was wiped out" In fact the 2nd Battalion had around 650 casualties on the 1st July 1916. Together with small framed photographs of Walter, contemporary group postcard photo of his unit, letter from his Lieut J.Kenneth Grayson etc and a photographic medallion with a small colour tinted photograph him in uniform and his wife on the reverse. Interestingly a photograph of him and his wife, probably taken towards the end of the war shows her wearing the medallion! Surely an almost unique record of endurance, particularly unusual in being recorded first hand just a week later. All items contained in a modern file.
Lot 274
Exceptional Photograph, Artwork and Ephemera Album compiled by William Leighton, who served with the Artist Rifles in the Great War Accompanied by his War Medals including 1914 Star. This Regiment evolved from the 38 Middlesex Rifle Volunteers and was essentially formed from Artists, Actors & Writers etc and included William Morris, Paul Nash and Wilfred Owen in its ranks. William provides a very well crafted illustrated journey through his war service from the train about to leave London, embarking on HM Troopship "Australind" in October, 1914, via Bailleul to their positions near Neuve Eglise. All are very well illustrated with line drawings and watercolour paintings and with many photographs and ephemera, together with two excellent coloured painted Trench maps of the Menin Road and Richebourg in 1915. His unit the 2nd Battalion (28 London Regt) is hard hit and he sketches where two Sergeants are killed. He is transferred to the MG School at Wisques, near St Omer and the illustrations of the Barracks are very well executed, with a particularly outstanding coloured painting of St Omer, seen in the distance from Wisques. There is also a particularly good group photograph of the Staff at the school, flanked by two Vickers machine guns. Promoted to Sergeant Instructor William is sent home with Tuberculosis of the lung. Presumably recovered he is transferred to Egypt and his journey is again well supported with drawings and paintings. Finally he joins the Royal Navel Gun Station on Parliament Hill in July 1917 and again the drawings, paintings and photographs provide a unique record of his time in London. A number of other photographs and documents are tipped-in, notably a well executed painting contrasting the wasteland of the trenches with the relative tranquillity of Parliament Hill and this has been signed by the members of the detachment. In summary a unique record of war service supported by a considerable number of original artworks, photographs and documents and his medals, etc., in a large and attractive "crocodile skin" Album.
Lot 800
A rare English blue and white porcelain pint mug, dated 1757, decorated with a family crest and with the inscription "in God is all our trust" the sides flanked with a figure of a gentleman with a hunting flintlock rifle, with one other figure possible holding a trowel, the reverse around the handle with a classical garden monument, the base marked in underglazed blue conforming with the decoration. M W,E Jan',1757. Height 14.5cm condition chips to the rim and cracked handle no restoration. Believed to possibly be Isleworth.
Lot 194
ROBERTS FREDERICK: (1872-1899) British Lieutenant, Victoria Cross winner for his actions during the Battle of Colenso in South Africa on 15th December 1899. Son of Earl Roberts, himself a Victoria Cross winner. A.L.S., Fred Roberts, two pages, 8vo, The Royal Hospital, Dublin, 7th March 1897, to a Gentleman. Roberts informs his correspondent, in full, 'When Lord Roberts was in London the other day I asked him to call & choose a leather binding for the book “Forty-one years in India” and he tells me he agreed with you that a rifle green would be a suitable binding and also that you suggested having the regimental crest stamped on it. I do not think I care in having the crest on it so will you please send me a copy with the binding agreed upon & I should like the leaves to have guilt edges.' With blank integral leaf. Together with Frederick Roberts (1832-1914) British Field Marshal, Victoria Cross winner for his actions at the Indian Mutiny on 2nd January 1858. A.L.S., Roberts, two pages, 8vo, London, 23rd June 1897, to an unknown correspondent. Roberts informs his correspondent, in full, 'Captain E.G. Wynyard served under me in India and rendered excellent service in Burmah (sic). I know he is a good, smart & thoroughly reliable officer and am sure he will make a very good Chief Constable in a County.' With blank integral leaf. With pin holes to the head and centre of the page, not affecting the text or signature, and both horizontal and vertical folds. G to VG, 2 Edward Wynyard (1861-1936) British Army Officer and English Cricketer who played in three Tests from 1896 to 1906. Saw active service in the Burma Expedition 1885-87, winning the Distinguished Service Order in the latter year and being twice mentioned in despatches.
Lot 539
A Brno CZ527 rifle .222 REM bolt action, 20.5" barrel (no 61409) (THIS LOT REQUIRES A SECTION ONE FIREARMS LICENCE) CONDITION REPORTS Basically sound though with wear and tear conducive with age and use throughout. Much scratching and denting to the woodwork and shoulder pad. Metalwork with wear throughout, particularly in front of the fore end. Would recommend viewing in person prior to purchase.
Lot 505
A 19th Century muzzle loading rifle, hammer action, single barrel, 22" CONDITION REPORTS Barrel appears to be smooth bore though very rusty to interior so a little difficult to tell. Otherwise the piece has wear and tear conducive with age and use with several areas of damage, cracking, denting, scratching to the woodwork with several areas of repair - see images for further information
Lot 504
A 19th Century muzzle loading rifle, hammer action, single barrel, 30" CONDITION REPORTS Barrel appears to be smooth bore though rusty to the interior so a little difficult to see. Condition otherwise is basically sound though with several areas of wear , tear, repair etc, cracks to the wood, gaps between the metal work and the wood, the replacement sections to the butt in several areas. end of the ramrod appears to be damaged - see images for further information
Lot 422
An 18th century flintlock sporting air rifle, by Edward Bate, the damask barrel with silver decoration, having a gold oval plaque to the barrel and lock plate engraved Bate London, the silver trigger guard engraved with a game bird and engraved silver inlay to butt end, London 1782, makers mark M.B, barrel length 36ins, overall length 51ins
Lot 407
English Martini Henry Mk IV military breech-loading rifle in .577/450 calm (obsolete), rifled barrel 82cm, long lever cocking action, action with crown over VR Enfield 1887 IV over I, barrel with many ordnance markings and Crown over VR, two barrel bands, the forward one with bayonet lug, steel ram-rod, stock profusely marked with issue stamps, gun has been recently reproofed Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department if you require further information
Lot 593
W Britains Waterloo Boxed Sets consisting boxed 17255, 95th Foot British Rifle Brigade set of 3 figures ... Boxed 17258, 28th British Regiment of Foot set of 3 figures ... Boxed 17296, British & French Drummers set of 2 figures ... Boxed 17257, Mounted French & British Highlander set of 2 figures. 4 boxed sets.
Lot 492
37th Middlesex (St. Giles & St. George's Bloomsbury) Rifle Volunteers Victorian Officer's pouch belt plate circa 1860-80. A fine die-stamped silver silvered example. Within oak sprays, a crowned title strap around shield from the Royal Arms. Below the tail of the strap, a scroll inscribed in old English 'GGB'. Two screw posts to reverse. VGCRaised in 1860; redesignated 19th Mx RVC in 1880
Lot 479
Royal Engineers. WW1 Period Silver Rifle & Sword Sweetheart Brooches. A selection of silver rifle brooches mounted with a gold wash Regimental Cap badge and with bayonet fixed. ... Similar with a sword. .. Also a rifle with initials 'RE' Complete with pin fittings. (5 items)Viewing Recommended.
Lot 111
WW1 Pair of Trench Art German Aircraft good pair of trench art aircraft modelled on the Imperial German Gotha Taube monoplane. Made from bullets and sheet brass with rotating propellors. Each plane is mounted onto a rifle bullet stand which is decorated with buttons. Wingspan approx 6 inches.
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