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Lot 1110
A Seiko Chronograph Automatic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet wristwatch, Ref. 6139-6000, circa February 1970, with signed and jewelled 6139A caliber movement, the signed black dial with luminous hour markers, subsidiary dial and Chinese day and date apertures and detailed 'Water 70M Proof' with inner rotating bezel, the notch case with blue and red tachymeter scale bezel, the case back detailed '6139-6000' and numbered '020245', the original bracelet with foldover clasp, case width 4.2cm.
Lot 1214
A Sorna Chrono steel backed gentleman's chronograph bracelet wristwatch, Ref. 2697, circa 1970s, with signed and jewelled E.B 8420-73 caliber movement, the signed yellow dial with baton hour markers, centre stop seconds and day and date apertures, the case with blue and red tachymeter scale bezel, the tapered bracelet with signed foldover clasp, case width 4cm.
Lot 1237
A De Luxe steel backed gentleman's wristwatch with unsigned jewelled movement, the black dial with luminous baton hour markers, date aperture and outer tachymeter scale, case width 3.9cm, together with a Venus automatic gilt metal fronted and steel backed gentleman's wristwatch, case diameter 3.4cm, an Avia Olympic gentleman's wristwatch, a Services steel cased gentleman's wristwatch, two other gentlemen's wristwatches and two ladies' wristwatches, comprising Omega Quartz and Certina.
Lot 1113
A Seiko 'Pogue' Chronograph Automatic stainless steel gentleman's bracelet wristwatch. Ref. 6139-6002, circa April 1973, Aussie variant, with signed and jewelled 6139B caliber movement, the signed yellow dial with luminous hour markers, subsidiary dial, day and date apertures and inner rotating bezel, the case with blue and red tachymeter scale bezel, the signed case back detailed '6139-6002' and numbered '345865', the original Stelux bracelet with foldover clasp, case width 4cm. Note: the 'Pogue' nickname was coined after NASA astronaut Colonel William Pogue, who wore a Seiko 6139 with yellow dial into space, making it the first automatic chronograph in space. He was part of the Skylab 4 mission, which lasted 84 days between 16th November 1973 and February 8th 1974.
Lot 1190
An Enicar Sherpa Graph stainless steel cased gentleman's chronograph wristwatch, Ref. 072-02-01 Mk III, circa 1960s, with signed and jewelled Valjoux 72 caliber movement, the signed black dial with luminous hour markers, three silvered/grey subsidiary dials and centre stop seconds surrounded by a tachymeter scale, the signed case back interior numbered '2343' over '12-66', the signed case back detailed '072-02-01' and '941448', case diameter 4cm, on a brown leather strap.
Lot 281
A collection of approximately 90 photographs and postcards of Naval subjects to include men in uniform in posed and informal groups, Second World War press images to include 'Naval Bombardment of the Atlantic Wall', large scale images of ships to include H.M.S Wolf, a submarine depot ship, images from the Coronation Review, some mounted on card, 31 x 38 cm and smaller. *CR A very interesting collection, some creasing to edges, corners etc.
Lot 112
'Plan of the Roads in the Parish of Phillack in the County of Cornwall,' 'Reduced from the Tithe Map' Hand drawn on linen, backed onto card, some staining and nibbles to edges, with the linen loosening from card at the edges, scale of chains, north compass, showing Copper House, Hayle, Anoarrack, St. Geroges Channel, mid 18th century, rolled, 78cm x 89cm.
Lot 216
Greenwood large scale map of Warwickshire 'Map of the County of Warwick from actual Survey, made in the years 1820 & 1821, Dedicated to the Nobility, Clergy & Gentry of the County by the Proprietors....,' Full colour, dmf on cloth, four panels folded, 146cm x 107cm, some offsetting from decorative title, vignette engraving of Warwick Castle, modern blue cloth case, vg, George Pringle Junr. C. & J. Greenwood, London, 1822.
Lot 213
Greenwood's large scale map of Dorsetshire 'Map of the County of Dorset from an Actual Survey made in the Years 1825 & 1826. By C. & J. Greenwood. Most respectfully Dedicated to the Nobility, Clergy & Gentry of the County,' Full colour, dmf on cloth and folded, vignette engraving of Weymouth, some light toning, 116cm x 164cm, vg, contemporary full polished calf case with a retooled gilt back strip, scarce in this condition, Greenwood, Pringle & Co, London, 1826.The dimensions are 116cm x 164cm.This map is in very good condition indeed. Due to it being folded and stored in its case, it has suffered some offsetting as you would expect. Particularly from the vignette engraving and the title, and generally in the white spaces.
Lot 215
Bryant's large scale map of Suffolk ' Map of the County of Suffolk from actual survey by A. Bryant in the years 1824 and 1825...,' Full colour, dmf on cloth in two parts, calligraphic title and compass rose, list of ecclesiastical divisions and table of explanation, very light toning (if being pedantic), vg, scarce original green case rubbed to edges, A. Bryant, London, 1826.
Lot 254
'Two Hundred and Fifty Years of Map Making in the County Of Surrey,' 'A Collection of Reproductions of Printed Maps Published Between the Years 1579-1823,' Large Scale maps by Saxton, Norden, Rocque, Greenwood and others, introductory Notes by William Ravenhill, large folio, fine condition, published by Harry Margary 1974.
Lot 22
'Old Cornish Crosses' Printers blocks used in the seminal work by Arthur G. Langdon. Over seventy steel and wood printer blocks, in varying sizes with the smallest measuring 7mm x 16mm and the tallest measuring 230mm x 130mm, no condition issues (although none have been rubbed by the cataloguer).First published in 1896 by Joseph Pollard of Truro, Langdon took his influence from J. T. Blight's 'Ancient Crosses and Antiquities of Cornwall', but found ' it was necessary to re-draw all the ornate examples, since, practically, none of the ornament upon them had been shown'. By using a combination of sketching and rubbing it was 'then ready to be photographed to the required scale'. These fascinating artefacts, invariably inverted, almost retain the same grandeur as their original subjects.
Lot 212
Bryant's large scale map of Northampton 'Map of the County of Northampton, from Actual Survey By A. Bryant, in the Years 1824, 1825 & 1826, Respectfully Dedicated To the Nobility, Clergy and Gentry of the County,' Full colour with vignette engraving of Peterborough Cathedral and decorative title, folded on two cloth panels, approx 192cm x 193xm, in original full calf case, some light toning and some finger soiling but generally vg, A. Byrant, London, 1827.
Lot 208
* Operation Sea Lion. Two WWII German map for the invasion of the United Kingdom in September 1940, issued to senior officers, one for Hastings the other East Kent, both 1: 50,000 scale and stamped 'Special Edition Xl. 1940', folded and creased QTY: (2)NOTE:Operation Sea Lion was the German code name for their planned invasion of the United Kingdom. It was due to take place during the Battle of Britain in September 1940. A huge amount of preparation and training was undertaken for the invasion including training troops, developing specialised weapons and equipment, modifying transport vessels and the collection of a large number of river barges and transport ships on the Channel coast. However Operation Sea Lion was postponed on 17 September 1940 and never put into action. This was because the Luftwaffe did not defeat the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain.
Lot 467
* R.A.F. Far East Flight. A rare folio published to commemorate the 1927-1928 flight of four Supermarine-Napier 'Southampton' flying boats which successfully flew from Felixstowe to Singapore, departing 27 October 1927 arriving 28 February 1928, the folio contains two extracts from the official log of this 'Greatest Flight in History' commanded by Group Captain H. M. Cave-Browne-Cave, D.S.O. D.F.C., press extracts, colour plates of air and ground crews with a 'Singapore' scale model and S1151, a 'Southampton' in flight, the four aircraft at Singapore and a chart showing the route flown, original blue folio with a pictorial reserve, Department of Aeronautics Imperial College stamps and some creases and annotations, 33 x 47 cm QTY: (1)
Lot 415
* Aviation Photographs. A collection of large scale photographs, including Wellington P9269 in flight, 19 x 24 cm, Avro Ashton in flight 39 x 49 cm, Bristol Type 123 Four-Gun Fighter 1934, 25 x 36 cm, Bristol Bombay 1937, 25 x 36 cm, Javelin Mk1 XA552 in flight, 28.5 x 36 cm, Phantom VF-41 flown by Wing Commander Duncombe and Flight Lieutenant Rose, 204 Squadron on 29 September 1964, 29.5 x 38 cm, all laid on card, together with reproduction photographs of WWI aircraft and miscellaneous images, contained in a black folderQTY: (approx. 50)
Lot 382
* Royal Flying Corps. A collection of items belonging to Lieutenant H.F. Blake, 14th Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, comprising British War Medal (Lieut: H.F. Blake. R.A.F.), extremely fine and attractively toned, flying goggles, folding aluminium frame with brown leather padding, glass lenses unclear, grey elasticated strap, contained in original brown card box, another pair of flying goggles with tinted lenses, a pocket map book for Arabia and The Persian Gulf N.E. Section, scale 1 inch = 32 miles, inscribed in pencil 'P/O Lyndon', a silver handle can engraved 'R.F.C. 14 Sqn C Flight Hejaz 1917', multiple dings and dents, 88.5 cm long, plus a RFC brown leather flying coat, soft leather with large pockets, brown silk cotton lining, 108 cm long, 45 cm chest, 49 cm inner arm QTY: (6)NOTE:Provenance: Private collection, Kent.
Lot 788
IMPRESSIVE GEORGE V SILVER PRESENTATION BOWL, MAKER RUBBED (POSSIBLY ADIE BROS.), LONDON 1922, RETAILED BY ALEXANDER SCOTT OF GLASGOW of shaped circular form with twin Poseidon mask to scroll and acanthus swing handles, with presentation inscription ...to Capt. James Black Marine Superintendent, City Line. Ltd. by the Masters, Officers... 1927, further engraved with acanthus, fish scale, diaper and scroll decoration, on domed foot34cm diameterQty: approx. 2752g
Lot 43
LeCoultre & Co. An 18K rose gold keyless wind minute repeating full hunter chronograph pocket watchDate: Circa 1890Movement: Swiss lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, two hammers striking on two gongsDial: White, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer minute track and 0-300 scale, subsidiary seconds at 6, gilt Louis XV style hands, centre chronograph handCase: Polished hinged, monogram to front, repeat slide to band at 6, chronograph button at 12, personal inscription to cuvette, No.15207Signed: Movement (under hammer)Size: 56mm Accompaniments: Fitted caseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 38
An 18K gold keyless wind open face pocket watch with stop/start secondsDate: Chester Hallmark for 1889Movement: Gilt 3/4 plate English lever, cut and compensated bi-metallic balance, No.5/45010Dial: White, black Roman numeral hour markers, black outer minute track and 0-300 scale, gilt spade hands, centre seconds, No.5/45010Case: Polished hinged, crest to back, No.45010Size: 53mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 68
Omega. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph bracelet watchModel: Speedmaster 'Ed White'Reference: ST 105.003-65Date: Circa 1966Movement: 17-jewel Cal.321 manual wind, column wheel chronograph, No.24959703Dial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, white pointed baton hands with luminous inserts and centre chronograph hand, subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recordingCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, black bezel insert with tachymetre scale, inner cap, signed crown flanked by twin pushersStrap/Bracelet: Fitted 1035 Omega linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped 1 71Signed: Case, dial & movementSize: 39mm Accompaniments: Guarantee booklet (AF)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 149
IWC. A stainless steel automatic chronograph bracelet watchModel: Ingenieur ChronographReference: 3725Date: Purchased 3rd March 2010Movement: 31-jewel Cal.79350 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions, No.2665745Dial: Black, applied polished hour markers with luminous inserts, white outer 1/5th second divisions, raised outer tachymetre scale, subsidiary dials at 12 and 6 for seconds and 30 minute recording, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, crown flanked by twin chronograph buttons, No.3127829Strap/Bracelet: Fitted brushed linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 41mm Accompaniments: IWC box, Guarantee card, brochures, setting tool, service receipt dated 30th May 2022 and 10th October 2015For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 170
Omega. An 18K rose gold automatic calendar chronograph wristwatch with Co-Axial escapementModel: Constellation 'Double Eagle'Reference: 1619.51.91Date: Circa 2010Movement: 37-jewel Cal.3313 automatic, adjusted to 5 positions, column wheel chronograph, co-axial escapement, No.78070389Dial: Black, applied rose gilt baton hour markers, white 1/5th second divisions, black outer tachymetre scale to silvered surround, silvered subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, date aperture at 6, rose gilt baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down exhibition back, fixed black bezel with rose gilt Roman numeralsStrap/Bracelet: Black Omega rubberBuckle/Clasp: Signed rose gilt folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 42mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 173
Breitling. A Limited Edition 18K white gold calendar chronograph wristwatch with dual time zoneModel: Navitimer WorldReference: J24322, No.18/25Date: Purchased 15th June 2004Movement: Jewelled automaticDial: Sunburst grey, applied polished baton hour markers, silvered outer 1/5th second divisions with luminous 5 minute markers, base and tachymetre markers, bi-directional inner slide rule scale, subsidiary dials at 6, 9 and 12 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, date aperture at 3, polished pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph hand, red arrow tipped dual time handCase: Polished round, screw down back, crown flanked by twin chronograph pushers, No.612403Strap/Bracelet: Black Breitling leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed 18K white gold folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 45mm Accompaniments: Breitling box, outer card, International Warranty, limited edition certificate, chronometer certificate, instructions for use, brochuresFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 61
Omega. A recently serviced 18K gold manual wind chronograph wristwatchReference: OT 2393Date: Produced 10th April 1941Movement: 17-jewel Cal.33.3 manual wind, column wheel chronograph, No.9388131Dial: Silvered, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer 1/5th second track with 5 minute markers, blue outer tachymetre scale, inner red and blue base pulsations scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for seconds and 30 minute recording, blued steel Breguet style hands, centre chronograph handCase: Polished round, snap on back, inner cap, crown flanked by twin chronograph buttons, No.9174757Strap/Bracelet: Associated black leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed gilt buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 37mm Accompaniments: Omega service box, Extract from the Archives, Attestation of Restoration dated 2023, service warranty dated 2023For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 77
Breitling. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatchModel: NavitimerReference: 809Date: Circa 1966Movement: 17-jewel Venus Cal.178 manual wind, column wheel chronographDial: Black, luminous baton hour markers, Arabic numeral 12, white outer 1/5th second and further tachymetre markers, raised silvered slide rule scale, silvered subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for 30 minute and 12 hour recording, white pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished round, snap on back, crown flanked by twin pushers, No.1066163Strap/Bracelet: Associated blue leatherBuckle/Clasp: Associated steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 40mm Accompaniments: Instructions for useFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 174
Rolex. A stainless steel automatic chronograph bracelet watchModel: Cosmograph DaytonaReference: 116500LNDate: Purchased 11th December 2019Movement: 44-jewel Cal.4130 automatic, freesprung Parachrom balance spring, Glucydur Microstella balance, adjusted to 5 positions & temperatures, No.YL987263Dial: White, applied luminous filled bullet hour markers, black outer 1/5th second divisions, black edged subsidiary dials at 3, 6 and 9 for seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour recording, polished baton hands with black and luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, crown flanked by twin screw down chronograph pushers, black Cerachrom bezel with tachymetre scale, No.5P4254C8Strap/Bracelet: Brushed and polished Oyster linkBuckle/Clasp: Signed folding clasp, stamped A6ESigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 39mm Accompaniments: Rolex box, outer card, International Guarantee card, brochures, two swing tagsFootnotes:The reference 116500LN was launched in 2016 and featured a new graduated bezel. The current lot showcases the black Cerachrom bezel which was an instant conversation starter and now firm collectors favourite.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 102
Rodania for Alfa Romeo. A black PVD coated stainless steel automatic calendar chronograph wristwatchReference: 3174 23Date: Circa 1980Movement: 17-jewel Cal.7750 automaticDial: Light brown, luminous baton hour markers, white outer 1/5th second divisions, raised outer tachymetre scale, grey subsidiary dials at 12 and 6 for 30 minute and 12 hour recording, subsidiary seconds dial with Alfa Romeo logo at 9, day and date apertures at 3, white painted pointed baton hands with luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed and polished tonneau form, screw down back, crown flanked by twin chronograph pushersStrap/Bracelet: Brown Rodania racing leatherBuckle/Clasp: Signed steel buckleSigned: DialSize: 42mmFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 62
Longines. A rare and unusual stainless steel manual wind single button flyback chronograph wristwatch with pulsations dialModel: 'Chronostop'Date: Circa 1946Movement: Jewelled Cal.12.68Z manual wind, No.7209244Dial: Silvered, black Arabic numeral hour markers, black outer 1/5th second divisions with Arabic numeral 5 minute markers, black outer pulsations scale, subsidiary seconds at 6, blued steel leaf hands, red centre chronograph hands for seconds and minute recordingCase: Polished round, snap on back, single chronograph button at 2, No.23335 14Strap/Bracelet: Associated brown leatherBuckle/Clasp: Associated steel buckleSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 35mm Accompaniments: Service information dated 1975For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 172
Franck Muller. A titanium automatic calendar chronograph wristwatchModel: Conquistador Sport GPGReference: 9900 CC DT GPG TT NR ERGDate: Circa 2010Movement: Jewelled automaticDial: Guilloché engraved black, red Arabic numeral hour markers, red outer 1/5th second divisions with luminous 5 minute markers, raised outer tachymetre scale, subsidiary dials at 3 and 9 for seconds and 30 minute recording, date aperture at 6, polished baton hands with red and luminous inserts, centre chronograph handCase: Brushed tonneau form, back secured by 4 screws, calibrated bezel, crown flanked by twin chronograph buttons, screw down quick set button at 9, No.132Strap/Bracelet: Black Franck Muller rubberBuckle/Clasp: Signed double folding claspSigned: Case, dial & movementSize: 48mm Accompaniments: Franck Muller box, outer card, blank certificate of origin and guaranteeFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 246
A late Victorian/Edwardian mahogany bracket clock, the white painted convex Roman dial signed Dent, to the Queen, 33 Cockspur St, London. The twin train chain fusee movement with shouldered plates, signed and numbered CV306 and coiled gong strike. The break arch single pad top case with brass handle, fish scale side frets upon ogee bracket feet, 15 1/4" high
Lot 595
A pair of Chinese Famille Rose vases and covers, Guangxu, well painted with oval reserves to each side enclosing figures in gardens, with scattered insects and flowers around and within pink yellow and iron red borders, 32,5cm high (2) Provenance: From the private collection of contemporary artist Pablo Bronstein 清光緒 粉彩開光人物蓋罐一對 拍品來源：英國藝術家Pablo Bronstein私人收藏 Condition Report: one vase with fine hair to neck 3.5cm longone cover to the rim over al area of approximately 3.5cm x 1cm the other cover with very minor scale glaze chip to rim approximately 5mm x 3mm some firing blemishes enamels in good condition Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 519
A Chinese Longquan celadon tripod censor, Ming dynasty, supported on three short legs, foliage scrolls carved to the exterior, covered overall with a soft celadon glaze, 9.8cm high明 龍泉青釉三足香爐 Condition Report: several scale chips to the rim and four cracks to the baseCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 495
A Chinese Export 'pseudo-tobacco leaf' dish, Qianlong, decorated in variegated shades with stylised floral roundels amongst leaves and floral sprays, 32.2cm wideProvenance: Property of a Gentleman from South Africa清乾隆 粉彩煙草紋盤拍品來源：南非私人收藏 Condition Report: in good condition other than some very minor scale chips to underside Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 687
A good large Japanese Arita vase and cover, late 17th or early 18th century, painted to the exterior with panels of pagodas on a dense floral ground, overall height 67 cm Condition Report: two cracks to body of vase one about 18cm long and the other about 10cm which are visible inside but don't seem to appear on the exteriorsmall chip to finialwear to the gildingsmall scale chip to the glaze of the central panelCondition Report Disclaimer
Lot 626
A pair of Chinese Export Famille Rose plates, Qianlong, decorated in gold and various overglaze enamels painted with hands raised for Priestly Benediction to the centre, within a border consisting of flower festoons and strapwork, 23.7cm diameter (2)Compare with a similar example form The Stieglitz Collection, Accession number: B86.0202; 136/110 and illustrated Chaya Benjamin, The Stieglitz Collection: Masterpieces of Jewish Art, The Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 1987, Catalogue No. 237清乾隆 外銷粉彩紋章盤一對 Condition Report: one in good conditionone with with two scale chips on under rimminor wear and other small rim chips to both Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 50
Collection of American Dolls House furniture, 19th/20th century, including Peter Pia soft metal bed, three chairs, 2 ¾” (7cm) high and a wooden table with print decoration, larger scale Adrian Cooke soft metal settee, two chairs and rocker, selection of Tootsietoys diecast furniture and more, (lot).
Lot 54
Fine wooden 1/12th scale Dolls House Bureau Cabinet and Tall Boy, signed RJS 1998 and 1997, Bureau Cabinet having arched tops with finials, top section with hinged doors the interior with compartments, pigeon holes and books above, writing desk with drawers and pigeon holes and all on a four drawer base, 8” (20cm) tall, two part tall Boy top section with pediment and drawers with brass handles, two drawer lower section on cabriole legs, 6 ¼” (16cm) tall, (2 items).
Lot 57
Collection of 1/12th scale Dolls House furniture and ornaments, including bow fronted chest of drawers, 3” (7.5cm) high, leather wingback armchair, sideboard, with three drawers and inlaid work, painters table with pallet and paint box, side table (one leg detached), marble top garden table, pots, ladder and garden tools, fire surrounds, fireplaces, fender, tools and coal scuttle, glassware, ornaments, rugs, musical instruments and more, (lot).
Lot 55
Fine wooden 1/12th scale Dolls House black Chinoiserie Desk and Chair by Judith Dunger, 1990s, three drawer desk with cabriole legs, and gold painted decoration, signed to base, 2 ¼” (5.5cm) tall, chair with padded seat, cabriole legs and with gold decoration, keyhole mark to base, (2 items).
Lot 163
Cut glass decanter, mallet shaped with facetted neck and lower body, etched grape and vine pattern to main body, star cut to base and tight fitting mushroom stopper (height 25.5cm) together with five large "Pan Top" shaped rummer glasses with folded rims, etched grape and vine pattern to body above a scale facetted lower body, short knopped stem over conical foot with snapped pontils (height 14cm), and four similar smaller glasses with fluted lower body dropping to a plain bladed knopped stem and plain conical foot with snapped pontils (height 12.5cm). (10)
Lot 403
A collection of boxed die-cast model vehicles, largely in 1:43 scale by Oxford, also including a Tekno Scania articulated lorry in W.H. Malcolm of Brookfield livery, with others by Corgi, Days Gone etc.; together with a further quantity of loose advertising vans; and some Hornby 00-gauge spare parts Condition Report:Available upon request
Lot 366
* Edward VIII (1894-1972). King of the United Kingdom, January to December 1936. Autograph Letter Signed as Prince of Wales, 'Edward', General Headquarters, British Forces in Italy, 12 July, 1918, to Sir Rennell [Rodd] thanking him for the letter and all the nice things he said, 'Claud Hamilton has explained to me about the charities and of course I am only too glad to give whatever you think suitable. He has also given me the poems you sent of which the best part is the leather cover; I'm sorry to think that after all I am not the subject of the Latin poems which are merely dedicated to me!!!! The enclosed will amuse you tho would you please be so kind as to return it; I think it will also amuse the Embassy staff and certainly de Salis!! How narrow minded religeous sects can be and I wonder what form of diplomatic mission these worthy Scotchmen image I was used for?!!... ', saying that he had Gerald Wellesley with him last week though unfortunately he himself was in bed most of the time with a fever, referring to the frame he will send for a photograph of himself he had given, mentioning Eileen Sutherland who was sorry she could not stay at the Embassy again, a brief mention of the cold wet weather before returning to the subject of the War, 'Desperate heavy fighting in France again this week and I fear the French have lost a considerable amount more of ground!! The situation is really more serious than ever and I don't like the way the Huns are slowing pushing down towards Paris!!! I am afraid that Aisne débâcle was a real bad show on the part of the French as they allowed themselves to be surprised and then the 3 of their Divs ran like hares, tho. they were all rotten divs. (one of them a black div.) holding a very wide front, not that is any excuse!! But still we don't talk about all this and French are very ashamed of themselves and its taught them another lesson! These poor old Italians have got the "wind up" again; they are trying to work with as they are always changing their minds and altering their plans!!', concluding that he hopes they will be able to return home and sending kindest regards, 4 pp. on 2 sheets of printed letterhead, 8voQTY: (1)NOTE:Provenance: From the Rodd family by descent.Rodd was also a poet and politician and the Prince is clearly making a joke about the poems in this letter. The main interest in the letter, though, is Edward's references to the French and Italian armies and his very unflattering casual racism.The Third Battle of the Aisne was a battle of the German spring offensive during World War I that focused on capturing the Chemin des Dames Ridge before the American Expeditionary Forces arrived completely in France. The massive surprise lasted from 27 May until 4 June 1918 and was the first full-scale German offensive following the Lys Offensive in Flanders in April. Operation Blücher-Yorck was planned primarily by General Erich Ludendorff, the First Quartermaster-General of the German Army, who was certain that success at the Aisne would lead the German armies to within striking distance of Paris. The defence of the Aisne area was in the hands of General Denis Auguste Duchêne, commander of the French Sixth Army. In addition, four divisions of the British IX Corps, led by Lieutenant-General Sir Alexander Hamilton-Gordon, held the Chemin des Dames Ridge; they had been posted there to rest and refit after surviving the ‘Michael’ battle. For his poor handling of the British and French troops, Duchene was sacked by French Commander-in-Chief Philippe Petain and replaced as commander of the Sixth Army by Jean Degoutte. The battle also marked one of the first instances where an appreciable numbers of American troops participated and had proven themselves in combat. Ludendorff, encouraged by the gains of Blücher-Yorck, launched further offensives culminating in the Second Battle of the Marne.
Lot 177
* Large-scale Aerial Photographs. A group of 3 large-scale gelatin silver print photographs of Reading, Buckingham Palace and Mecca, produced by Fairey Services, Maidenhead, late 1970s, a little surface loss to one edge of the Reading photograph, one margin of Mecca slightly damp damaged and torn with small loss to one corner, images 76 x 99 cm (Buckingham Palace), 101 x 122 cm (Reading) and 91 x 85 cm (Mecca), all rolled on heavy duty photographic paperQTY: (3)
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