ALF MARTIN MEDAL GROUP TO INCLUDE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS AND MEDAL WITH BOMBER COMMAND CLASP. THE LOT INCLUDES THE MEDALS AND THEIR MINIATURES, GOLD & RUBY CATERPILLAR, PAIR OF GOLD CUFFLINKS, LONGINES WRIST WATCH, CIGARETTE BOX & 2 CIGARETTE CASES, BOOK WRITTEN BY ALF MARTIN, DVD OF AN INTERVIEW BY BBC NEWSLINE WITH ALF MARTIN AND OTHER ASSOCIATED EPHEMERA. ALFIED MARTIN WAS BORN AT FINAGHY, BELFAST IN 1920. IN 1938, LIKE MANY YOUNG MEN AT THAT TIME, HE WAS HIT BY A FEELING OF PATRIOTISM. FORBIDDEN BY HIS MOTHER FROM JOINING THE ROYAL AIR FORCE VOLUNTEER RESERVE - IT WAS TOO DANGEROUS! - IN JANUARY 1939 HE INSTEAD JOINED THE ANTRIM FORTRESS COMPANY, RPYAL ENGINEERS. THIS WAS A TERRITORIAL ARMY COMPANY TRAINING ONE EVENING A WEEK IN CENTRAL BELFAST. CALLED UP IN AUGUST 1939 HE SERVED WITH THE ENGINEERS AT KILROOT, HELENS BAY AND MAGILLIGAN BEFORE JOINING THE ROYAL AIR FORCE IN MAY 1941. IT WAS WHILE SERVING WITH NO 102 SQUADRON RAF, AT POCKLINGTON, YORKSHIRE, AS AN OBSERVER ON HALIFAX BOMBER HR663, THAT HIS AIRCRAFT WAS SHOT DOWN OVER THE FRENCH-BELGIAN BORDER. THE BOOK WITH THIS LOT TELLS OF HIS REMARKABLE TALE OF ESCAPE FROM GERMAN-OCCUPIED FRANCE AND THOSE WHO HELPED HIM.
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A collection of jewelleryto include a 9ct gold amethyst set cocktail ring, a 15ct gold ruby set ring (three gemstones deficient), a five stone illusion set diamond ring, stamped 18ct & PLAT; an unmarked yellow metal bracelet, a curb link chain, stamped 750, suspending two charms; a single hoop earring (qty)
A late 19th century ruby set and diamond set broochmodelled as a flower, collet set with a cushion cut ruby, the scrolling petals set throughout with mixed cut diamonds and accented with collet set old cut diamonds, with indistinct continental marks, accompanied by a report by Gemological Certification Services, dated 11.07.18, numbered 7819-28, stating that the ruby is 0.79cts, of Burmese origin with no indication of heat treatmentWidth: 42mm, estimated ruby weight: 0.79cts
A diamond set momento mori ringthe central oval plaque with plaited hair in a border of old-cushion cut diamonds, to a plain yellow metal shank; together with a synthetic ruby and diamond set cluster ring, claw set with a oval cut ruby, in a border of rose cut diamonds, to a plain yellow metal shank (2)Ring size: M/N & K/L
ELVIS PRESLEY PERSONALLY OWNED AND WORN DIAMOND AND RUBY 14K GOLD RING. The 14k gold "nugget" style ring is set with 6 diamonds and 2 rubies. Gifted to a fan (Mrs Cheryl Woods) after a concert at the Hofheinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas during June of 1975. After the fan passed away it was sold by her daughter to a Mr James P.Byers who knew the original owner and actually witnessed Elvis gift her the ring in 1975 (as per letter). He then sold it onto the Elvis-A-Rama museum in the year of 2000. Includes a signed statement of authenticity from the previous owner along with a signed Elvis-A-Rama letter of authenticity from Chris Davidson.
(LARGELY) 50s - MID 60s - POP/BEAT/R&R 7". All the classics with this fully loaded collection of around 600 x 45s! Artists will include Little Richard, Johnny Burnette, Everly Brothers, Jan & Dean, Big Bopper, Buddy Holly (including original Coral tri-centres inc. 45-Q 72288, 72293, 72333 and 72360) Duane Eddy, Eddie Cochran, Chuck Berry, Billy Fury, Rusty Draper, Jerry Lee Lewis, Gene Vincent, Jack Scott, Bobby Rydell, Cozy Cole, Bobby Vee, Ruby & The Romantics, Bobby Darin, Kenny And The Cadets, The Ran-Dells, Betty Johnson, John Barry Seven, Bobby Helms, Jerry Lordan, The Coasters, The Staccatos, Neville Taylor, Johnny Crawford, The Shirelles, Ketty Lester, Lloyd Price, Ricky Stevens, Alex Murray, Ernie Fields, The Fireballs, The Four Aces Boots Randolph, Dave King and Bill Haley. Condition is generally VG to Ex though can sometimes vary with the earlier cuts.
A Dutch silver snuff box and a collection of small silver boxes, etc, including an embossed cylindrical box and cover, Chester 1888, a pierced and embossed box with ruby glass liner, a plain oval box with gilt interior, Birmingham 1906, a similar embossed box, Birmingham 1898, a Continental engine-turned box with sarcophagus cover, a circular box and cover with vineous decoration, a cylindrical ivory box with silver top, Birmingham 1903 and an embossed silver handle (9)
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