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Lot 5099
A Chinese shaped circular charger, painted in underglaze blue, the centre with five fish on a stylized scale ground, the borders with lappets and foliage, lotus-moulded to verso and picked-out with sprigged foliage, 28cm diam, Kangxi Artemisia leaf within concentric circles but later, 19th century
Lot 1025
A rare 12" square section 3 slide rule by DRING & FAGE Strand London (1813-1902 (similar to a gauger's rule) but has normal Log slide one side, Cube on 2nd side, Sines and Tangents on 3rd side and a well worn paper scale on the 4th side relating to almost everything! Unusual to find this format in late 19c F
Lot 183
In order to view full details and any additional images for this lot as well as place advanced bids or bid live, please click here to view this lot on the auctioneer's websiteA fine and most interesting Great War 1917 ‘Passchendaele’ D.S.O. group of eleven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. E. Lembcke, Northumberland Fusiliers, late Royal Fusiliers and Gloucestershire Regiment: having been sentenced to death as a spy in German South West Africa in 1914, he was later released and went on to hold several commands on the Western Front, being twice wounded before continuing to serve with distinction in revolutionary Peru Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902 (Lieut. C. E. Lembeke. [sic] Glouc. Rgt.) officially engraved naming; 1914-15 Star (Capt: C. E. Lembcke. R. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. C. E. Lembcke.) mounted as worn and housed in a contemporary Spink & Son fitted leather case; Chile, Republic, Order of Merit, Commander’s neck badge, 65mm including condor suspension x 60mm, silver, gilt and white enamel, damage to enamel and finial balls in places, in case of issue; Peru, Republic, Commander of the Order of Ayucucho, 70mm x 51mm, gilt and enamel, in case of issue; Order of Aeronautical Merit, 64mm including condor suspension x 46mm, 1st issue, gold (54g), in case of issue; Bronze Cross of the Society of the Founders of Independence, 1st issue; Centenary of Independence Medal 1921, gold (30g); Centenary of the Battle of Ayacucho Medal 1924, gold (24g); together with the recipient’s Peruvian Aviation Observer’s wings, silver, early issue, light contact marks to Q.S.A. and B.W.M., otherwise very fine or better (12) £2,400-£2,800 --- Provenance: The foreign awards acquired by the vendor direct from the granddaughter of the recipient and reunited with the British awards. D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1918. M.I.D. London Gazettes 18 December 1917 and 27 December 1918. Charles Edward Lembcke was born Carlos Eduardo Lembcke in 1882 in Lima, Peru. The son of a Peruvian diplomat, he moved with his family to England in 1886 and was educated at Harrow. Wishing to join the British Army, he became a British subject on 24 July 1900 at the age of 18 and, having anglicised his name, was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 4th (Militia) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment on 10 September. He served with them on St. Helena, guarding Boer prisoners at Deadwood Camp, and was promoted Lieutenant in the Militia in October 1901 (Q.S.A. with no clasp). Leaving St. Helena, he served on Malta from 28 November 1901, having been seconded for service with the royal Garrison Regiment. Appointed Lieutenant in the 6th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers on 3 June 1905, he was then placed in the Special Reserve of Officers, and was appointed Lieutenant, Regular Army in February 1908. Assigned to the Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) Special Reserve in 1907, he was promoted to Captain in June 1911. A man of wide ranging interests, he had been elected a member of the Aero Club of the United Kingdom in 1909 and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society in 1912. In early 1914, while still a Captain in the 4th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, Lembcke was granted special permission by the War Office to spend a shooting holiday in German South West Africa. Planning to hunt in Ovamboland, and push on into Angola before returning to England, he was still in the German colony when war was declared in Europe. Immediately arrested by the German authorities, he was accused of being a spy, which he probably was, and sentenced to be shot. But with South African forces invading from the south, he was moved to a jail in Windhoek and after eight and a half months in the common gaol on criminal rations, he was liberated by Brigadier General Brits’ South Africans on 8 July 1915. Lembcke’s unfortunate yet fascinating adventures during this period are told in some detail in his sworn statement to the subsequent Court of Enquiry on 21 July 1915 and in his letter written to the War Office in June 1919, in which he admits to his spying activities while in Africa. This letter was then forwarded to MI.2, suggesting that he was most likely working for the Intelligence Services. While in captivity, Lembcke had been appointed to a permanent commission in the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers in the rank of Acting Captain but, after his arrival back in England on 17 August 1915, he was quickly attached to the 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers and joined his new regiment in France on 5 September 1915. Promoted Temporary Major in October 1915, he served with his battalion on the first day of the Battle of the Somme as part of Lieutenant-General Congreve’s 30th Division on the extreme British right. On the 12 October 1916, the battalion also took part in a local attack in the Flers sector, finding the enemy well prepared, they failed to reach their first objective and the battalion’s casualties totalled 9 officers and 261 other ranks, Lembcke being wounded. He was wounded a second time on 14 November. On 28 December 1916, Lembcke was was appointed to the command of the 18th (Service) Battalion, Manchester Regiment (3rd Manchester Pals - Clerks’ and Warehousemen’s Battalion) with the rank of Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel. The battalion took part in fierce fighting in an attack on the German trenches North-West of Neuville-Vitasse on 18 May 1917, with 15 officers (including every company commander in the attack) and 346 other ranks either killed, wounded or missing. Losses on similar scale occurred on 31 July at Sanctuary Wood during the 3rd Battle of Ypres (Passchendaele) when the company attacked through the wood, securing their objectives east of Strirling Castle. Lembcke was hospitalised shortly afterwards and he relinquished command of the battalion on 12 December 1917. He was mentioned in despatches in the London Gazette on 18 December 1917 and awarded the D.S.O. on 1 January 1918, undoubtedly for his leadership of the Battalion at Sanctuary Wood. After being discharged from medical care, Lembcke was next appointed to take command of the 25th Battalion, Liverpool Regiment, taking part in the 2nd Battle of the Somme in August 1918 and the grand advance in Artois and Flanders during October and November, seeing particularly hard fighting on the Scheldt. On 14 December 1918, he took up an appointment as General Staff Officer 3rd Grade at the War Office and was promoted to Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel on 1 January 1919. He was again Mentioned In Despatches for his services with the 25th Liverpool, most likely for his ‘determination and endurance on the Scheldt displayed between 18 and 21 October’, for which he had received the appreciation of the Corps Commander. He was promoted to GSO 2 on 23 June 1919 and was made a permanent Lieutenant-Colonel on 5th November 1920, relinquishing his appointment at the War Office the same day. On 15th November 1920 he was sent to Spain with Sir Esme Howard (later 1st Baron Howard of Penrith), the new British Ambassador based in Madrid, as Military Attaché. While there he was presented with a Wilkinson sword inscribed inscribed ‘A nuestro camarada el Mayor Lembcke D.S.O. A mas contrarios mas bri...
Lot 401
Circle of Samuel de Wilde (1751-1832) Sheet of foot studies Bears signature, watercolour en grisaille, mounted, unframed, together with a small group of further works on paper including standing figure of an Ottoman, signed 'hilmane', a mother and child, a vignette scale marine watercolour by Noel S Pitcher, study of a twisting torso in the classical style, an unframed cartoon of a coach drawn by Birds, inscribed 'Crown-shag work', a standing female nude and an engraving after K Sichem depicting the Duke of Leicester (a collection)
Lot 2233
A Gold Plated Cushion Shaped ''Panda'' Dial Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Breitling, Geneve, ref: 2009, model: Top Time, circa 1968, (calibre Venus 188) lever movement signed, silvered ''panda'' dial with two black dials for seconds and 45-minute register, baton markers, outer tachymeter scale, buttons in the band to operate chronograph, textured bezel, stainless steel snap-on back signed and numbered 2009, inside back cover numbered 1072391, 36mm wide see illustration 08.12.20 Case plating is rubbed to the bezel, lugs and sides, chronograph buttons are slightly rubbed, later crown is rubbed, later bracelet, stainless steel back cover with scratches, glass with scratches, dial with small dust particles resting on the surface, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, chronograph is working, movement in going order.
Lot 2241
A Stainless Steel Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Tag Heuer, ref: CK1112, model: Professional, 200 metres, circa 1990, quartz movement, blue dial with luminous Arabic numerals and baton markers, three silvered dials for seconds, 12-hour and 1/10th second registers, date aperture, outer tachymeter scale, protected screw down crown, buttons in the band to operate chronograph, rotating bezel, screw back numbered V72840, Tag Heuer stainless steel bracelet with a deployant clasp, 38mm wide, with Tag Heuer boxes, guarantee card and booklets see illustration 09.12.20 Case and bracelet with surface scratches, bracelet links are stretched, case sides and bezel with small dents in parts, bezel with scuff marks, dial looks clean, hand setting correctly, date is working, chronograph is working, movement in going order.
Lot 2255
A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch, signed Sector, model: Turnable, circa 1990, (calibre Eta/Valjoux 7750) lever movement signed, black dial with luminous dagger markers, date aperture, three dials for seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer tachymeter scale, protected screw down winding crown, chronograph buttons in the band to operate chronograph, faceted glass, rotating bezel, screw back signed Sector No Limits and numbered 3423910025, Sector stainless steel bracelet with a concealed double deployant clasp, 40mm wide see illustration 09.12.20 Case and bracelet with surface scratches, glass with small scratches and minor chips, inner bezel markers are faded in parts and lacking, dial surface with small staining marks and slightly faded, movement is complete, hand setting correctly, date is working, chronograph is working, movement in going order.
Lot 2360
A Four-Piece George V Silver Tea-Service, by Walter Latham and Son, Sheffield, 1922, each piece compressed circular and on four pad feet, the teapot and hot-water jug each with ebonised wood handle and finial, the hot-water jug 19.2cm high, gross weight 64oz 2dwt, 1,994gr (4) . Each piece fully marked near rim. The teapot and hot-water jug each further part marked inside cover. There is some overall surface scratching and wear, consistent with age and use. There is some minor areas of fire-scale on the surface and some loss to the finish on the wood handle of the teapot.
Lot 111
A 1/12th scale diorama of a school room interior, depicting pupils and teacher, the room furnished with panelled wall, desks, chalk board, globe, books and dunces hat, etc., H29cm L40cm D26cm. This model is based on a Victorian School Room in the museum in Armley, where the children and teachers would dress in period costume and attend lessons during the summer time. - Condition Report The room settings do light up but the customer will need to purchase a transformer.
Lot 112
A 1/12th scale diorama of a ladies boutique, depicting a wall papered and mirrored interior with Hepplewhite style chair, mannequins, various wall displays, perfume cabinets, hat stands, and bag displays, etc., H29cm L40cm D26cm. - Condition Report The room settings do light up but the customer will need to purchase a transformer.
Lot 113
A 1/12th scale diorama of a cottage sitting room, depicting an elderly lady seated before a fireplace knitting, with dog and cat, in an interior furnished with blue and white plates, Staffordshire figures, toby jug, brass horse shoes, copper kettle, etc., H29cm L40cm D26cm. - Condition Report The room settings do light up but the customer will need to purchase a transformer.
Lot 114
A 1/12th scale diorama of a toy shop window, depicting three children outside 'Adelaide's Toy Shop', the windows displaying assorted toys, including dolls, skittles, teddy bears, rocking horse, dolls house, etc. H29cm L40cm D26cm. - Condition Report The room settings do light up but the customer will need to purchase a transformer.
Lot 115
A 1/12th scale diorama of a cottage bedroom, depicting an elderly couple, he in bed, her by the door with cup in hand, the interior furnished with wash stand, wash jug and bowl, needle work, brass bed, and mouse trap under chair, plus light up candle and ceiling pendants, etc., H29cm L40cm D26cm. - Condition Report The room settings do light up but the customer will need to purchase a transformer.
Lot 141
Franklin Mint - a boxed 1:24 scale Limited Edition 'Millenium Collection' New Volkswagen Beetle. The model finished in blue appears in Mint condition complete with additional parts and documentation, is housed within polystyrene original packaging, and is presented within a Very Good cardboard box with some taping and storage wear. A lovely example!
Lot 142
Corgi, EFE, Schuco, Cararam, Vanguards, Other - A collection of predominately boxed diecast model vehicles in various scales. lot includes Corgi 'Modern Trucks' 1:50 scale Leyland DAF Curtainside; EFE #18401 Leyland Tiger TS8 - West Riding; Schuco VW Fox 1.4, Vanguards VA08605 Jaguar XJ6 Series 1 and similar. Boxed items appear to be in Mint condition in Good to mainly Excellent - Mint boxes with some imperfections. Unboxed items have degrees of play wear but appear In Good overall condition.
Lot 178
Frog - Two boxed model kits by Frog. Lot consists of Frog Single Seat Fighter Mk.V with aluminium hull, printed paper wings, with red plastic propeller oil bottle and belt with winding mechanism, and instructions leaflet. The model appears to be in Good overall condition, presented in a Fair Plus - Good lift off lid box with some crushing and imperfections.; and a Frog 1:72 scale plastic kit 'Vickers Vimy' from the Trail Blazers Series, which appears unmade but has parts missing from some sprues with instructions, in a Fair box with creasing, a tear and imperfections. Both kits are unchecked for completeness.
Lot 18
Bachmann - A collection of seven boxed HO and OO gauge model railway engines and rolling stock by Bachmann. Lot includes Bachmann #46202 HO scale Gandy Dancer; #34-379 64ft Thompson 2nd Class carriage in BR Crimson & Cream; UA207 Brooklyn Electric Train and similar. Items appear to be in Mint condition in Good - Excellent boxes with some wear and imperfections.
Lot 268
A collection of models including Hasegawa, Academy Minicraft, Tamiya and Hobby Craft - Hobby Craft CF-105 "Arrow" Scale 1:72 No HC1392, Tamiya German Tank Destroyer Jagdpanther Late Version Scale 1:35 No 35203 3900, Academy Minicraft Boeing KB-29P Tanker Scale 1:72 No 2113, Hasegawa Limited Edition F-5E Tiger II "Top Gun" Scale 1:32 No 08113. Models may appear part built, or not as illustrated / described and may also contain extra components of unassociated kits. Suitable for model makers.
Lot 271
Vintage Model Cars of Ipswich - An unboxed Vintage Model Cars of Ipswich, Limited Edition 'in the style of George Carette' J.B.Baloon Tyre pressed steel 1:13 scale model car. The model has some wear but overall appears to be in Good condition generally. The lot also contains a decorative vintage car. (2)
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