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Lot 48
18th Century Hepplewhite style mahogany open arm elbow chair, the back with carved paterae and open Gothic arcading united by carved swags, outswept arms with reeded decoration, shaped stuffed seat and standing on reeded pad supports. See Victoria And Albert Museum publication - English Chairs No.91
Lot 17725
A red stained wood Prince of Wales Investiture Chair, designed by Lord Snowdon, 1969, the back with gilt Prince of Wales crest and red wool foam padded seat, The investiture of The Prince of Wales, during which the 20-year-old Prince received the insignia as the 21st Prince of Wales from The Queen, took place on 1st July 1969, at Caernarfon Castle in front of four thousand guests inside the medieval walls. The Queen created her eldest son Prince of Wales when he was nine years old and later let it be known that the Investiture would be held when The Prince was old enough to understand fully its significance. In a ceremony with many historic echoes, which was directed largely by the Constable of the Castle, Lord Snowdon, The Queen invested The Prince with the Insignia of his Principality and Earldom of Chester: a sword, coronet, mantle, gold ring and gold rod." 82cm high, 55cm wide, 46.5cm deep In good condition, the padded seat cushion with a very slight mark, the extremities with some very minute wear. View on auctionatrium.com
Lot 471
Royal Artillery Historically Important Northern Ireland ‘Helicopter Ambush’ Distinguished Flying Cross Group of Medals. Awarded to Staff Sergeant Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC, Royal Artillery, attached Army Air Corps, who after a 5 machine gun provisional IRA helicopter ambush at the notorious Crossmaglen, was rewarded for his gallantry with the first ever award of the Distinguished Flying Cross to a NCO following the review of gallantry awards in 1993. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Cross (reverse EIIR 1994 and engraved Staff Sergeant S.A. Wyatt RA 1994’, General Service Medal clasp ‘Northern Ireland’ ‘24484937 SGT S.A. Wyatt’, South Atlantic Medal, with rosette ‘LBDR RA’, Gulf Medal, with clasp ‘16 Jan to 26 Feb 1991’ Sgt RA’, United Nations Cyprus Medal, United Nations UNPROFOR Medal, United Nations Former Yugoslavia Medal, Elizabeth II 2002 Golden Jubilee Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal ‘WO.2 AAC’. The group is mounted court style as originally worn and can be seen worn in an accompanying photograph, taken at the wedding of WO 1 Wyatt ... The group is accompanied by an archive of material including: Copies of letters of congratulations on the award of the DFC ... original photographs, some showing at the seat of the Apache Attack Helicopter ... Various award certificate ... Service ID Dog Tags ... Various flying suit badges, including ‘Apache Longbow’ ... Distinctive blue flying suit of the Army Air Corps Blue Eagles Display team, of which W.O. 1 Wyatt flew as team leader in 1999. The announcement of the Distinguished Flying Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 26th April 1994 and is listed as ‘Recognition of gallantry and distinguished services in Northern Ireland’. It is the only Distinguished Flying Cross listed. A detailed account of the incident that resulted in the award accompanies the group. During September 1993. then Staff Sergeant Wyatt was in command of a Lynx helicopter, along with another lynx, he was acting as an escort of a Puma Helicopter tasked with picking up troops at Crossmaglen South Armagh. All appeared to being going normal, the Puma call sign Puma 04 had landed when the escorts suddenly came under heavy machine gun fire. The IRA had set up a Helicopter ambush, using two heavy 12.7mm DSHK Machine guns and three GPMG light machine guns. Puma 04 was still on the ground when the two escorts dived to avoided fire, climbing briefly they once again were subjected to a hail of bullets. They dived and after about a minute all went quiet and the helicopters regrouped and were then joined by a further two Lynx. The armada of four turned to engage the enemy, the Lynx’s once again came under fire, this time from a flat bed truck, carrying the Heavy MG and flanked by two of the GPMG’s. The helicopters could not return fire until the lorry was clear of the built up area. Then followed a dash through country lanes, with exchanges of heavy fire, between the IRA and the Helicopter gunners. Eventually the lorry was abandoned resulting in it’s capture and the seizure of machine guns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and terrorist equipment. Warrant Officer Shaun Anthony Wyatt DFC was born in 1962 and started his military career as an Army Cadet and then joined the Junior Leaders Royal Artillery in 1978. He joined 21 (Gibraltar) Air Defence Battery 27 Field Regiment Royal Artillery and it was with this unit that he was mobilised for the Falklands War. He saw active service at the age of 20 Commanding a Blowpipe detachment, providing air defence for commandeered merchant ships and served onboard MV Contender Bezant and MV St. Edmund. After the war he returned to duties in Germany. In 1988 he was promoted Sergeant and saw service with the UN peacekeeping forces in Cyprus. In 1989 he applied for Pilot training and in October 1990 completed the fixed wing section of the training. In December 1990 he was posted in preparation for the 1st Gulf War, deployed on air defence duties. He was recalled to the UK to complete his Helicopter training, finishing in December 1991, winning the best fixed wing and best student awards. He then converted to the Lynx and was posted with 655 Squadron to Northern Ireland. In 1992 he became an aircraft commander and continued to fly operations in this capacity. Following the ambush, he was promoted to Warrant Officer class 2, rebadged as Army Air Corps and posted to Germany. 1995 saw he flying with 661 Squadron in Bosnia, originally peacekeeping sorties, these were soon changed to Armed Reconnaissance Patrols. Ending his tour he was posted to Gutersloh and successfully applied for a flying instructors course. He was then selected to fly with the Blue Eagles Helicopter display team 1997 and in 1999 as Team Leader. On completion of the display season he was promoted to Warrant Officer Class 1 and selected to convert to the Apache Attack Helicopter training at Fort Rucker in the USA. He then introduced the Westland Aircraft Company’s version of the type to the Army Air Corps. He then joined 673 Squadron and was appointed a Flight Commander. He left the Army after a 29 year career in 2007, to take up the post as a civilian flying instructor on the Apache.
Lot 331
American Glass Display Table, c. 1890 With 4 swing-out seats, glass display top, cast-iron cabriole legs with paw feet, height: 34 1/2 in. - Exceptionally rare in this superb original condition! - Not to find at all outside the USA. - A spectacular parlor seat for any sophisticated collection and exhibition! Amerikanische Ausstellungs-Sitzgruppe, um 1890 Mit 4 ausschwenkbaren Sitzen und großer Schauvitrine, gußeiserne Füße mit Ornamenten und Löwenfüßen, Höhe: 87 cm. - Außerordentlich selten in diesem exzellenten Originalzustand! - Nicht außerhalb der USA zu finden. - Ein spektakuläres Mobiliar in jeder anspruchsvollen Sammlung und Ausstellung! Condition: (3/2) Starting Price €2,700
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