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Click here to subscribeA pair of Louis XV style figured rosewood fauteuils, second half of the 19th century, with carved crestings and channelled frames, deep buttoned stuff over upholstery and swept arms above serpentine seats and on slender cabriole legs united by a carved apron, 61 cm wide x 51 cm deep x 101 cm overall height, 42 cm height to the seat. Together with a 19th century French carved wood and gilt gesso soiree chair.
An Art Deco burr maple dining table and six 'Cloud' dining chairs, attributable to the Epstein Brothers, the rectangular table with rounded ends on U-shape supports and base, 183 cm long, 91.5 cm wide, 76 cm high; the single chairs with suede type upholstery and slightly out-swept legs, seat height 47 cm (7)The table has some shrinkage that can be seen on the frieze edge and on one corner has caused the veneer to lift, see the images.The top has been re-polished but is in full polish and has been well done.The chairs are very expensively upholstered in ivory-coloured suede and this has some very light soiling, see images.The frames are tight but a couple of the chairs have some small sections of cross grain edge veneering missing, see the images supplied.
A Victorian single-ended mahogany chaise lounge with scroll end and serpentine back rest with moulded and carved decoration, covered in ivory stuff over the upholstery. On globular turned supports with brass socket castors, 195 cm long x 67 cm deep x 90 cm overall height, 44 cm height to seat.Old repair to the castors/legsUpholstery has some stains
A pair of Louis XV style walnut Bergere armchairs with rose carved cresting and moulded frame with ith stuff over upholstery shaped slender cabriole legs. Together with a pair of matching cabriole-legged footstools, 64 cm wide x 61 cm deep x 95 cm overall height, 48 cm height to the seat.Generally good order, the chair frames are tight and the upholstery is clean and bright.The stools are also in good order with just a couple of old woodworm flight holes in the one underframe see image
A 19th-century "Jacobethan" box settle with high back and shaped wings the back carved with scenes of medieval interiors above a pair of shaped arms with grotesque mask terminals, the box base and arms upholstered with painted hide panels above a carved frieze. 126 cm wide x 56 cm deep x 143 cm overall height.Some tearing to the leather of the seat
A George III style mahogany camel backed Gainsborough library armchair, 20th century, with green/tan distressed hide upholstery with close nailed detail, fitted a pair of shaped arms and supported by moulded square supports unied by cross stretchers, 69 cm wide x 69 cm deep x 102 cm overall height, 45 cm height to the seat.The upholstery is taught but sadly the seat has a cracks that one has developed into a split in the seat, see the images
A Victorian-style two-seat high-backed sofa, 20th century, with celadon green Damask style stuff over upholstery, supported by turned feet with brass swivel castors. 217 cm wide x 103 cm deep x 84 cm overall height, 51 cm high to the seat.Good general used condition. The frame seems tight and the upholstery seems clean, the cushions have removable covers for washing.
A 19th century Anglo Indian carved and pierced paduak wood high back tub chair, the arched back profusely carved and pirced with scrolling honeysuckle vines and the arms formed as open mouthed jaguars and the short splay feet with stylized fish motif, 72 cm wide x 82 cm overall depth x 98 cm overall height.Some small areas of damage to the carving and piercing and the drop in seat squab frame.Shrinkage cracks to the back and rear frameA leaf section is missing from the carving on the front, left-hand legA small section missing from the top of the backThe arms are a little loose and move when touchedSee the images for clarification.
Workshop of Robert 'Mouseman' Thompson a oak dining table and six chairs with leather seat pads. Table length approx 188cm, width approx 87cm, height approx 74cm. Wear to seat pads, no signs of damage to any piece. These items were made by Paul Golding in 1968/69 and were in use at his house until his death when they were purchased by the vendor.
Sechs Feuerwehrhelme und zwei Sicherheitsgurte, ca. 1880 - 1930 Sechs unterschiedliche Helme aus schwarzem Lackleder (berieben, krakeliert) mit Beschlägen aus Buntmetall/Neusilber, davon einer ohne Kinnriemen und einer mit ergänztem Riemen. Jeweils mit gut erhaltenem Lederlaschenfutter. Sicherheitsgurt aus kräftigem, gewebtem Stoffband in den württembergischen Farben (Breite 11 cm) und Sicherheitsgurt aus dickem Leder (Breite 8,5 cm), jeweils mit kräftigen Eisenbeschlägen. Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Six firefighter helmets and two seat belts, circa 1880 - 1930 Sechs unterschiedliche Helme aus schwarzem Lackleder (berieben, krakeliert) mit Beschlägen aus Buntmetall/Neusilber, davon einer ohne Kinnriemen und einer mit ergänztem Riemen. Jeweils mit gut erhaltenem Lederlaschenfutter. Sicherheitsgurt aus kräftigem, gewebtem Stoffband in den württembergischen Farben (Breite 11 cm) und Sicherheitsgurt aus dickem Leder (Breite 8,5 cm), jeweils mit kräftigen Eisenbeschlägen. Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren.
11 Biedermeier-Stühle. Kirschbaum furniert. H je ca. 86 cm, Sitzhöhe je ca. 45 cm. 11 Lehnstühle mit gepolsterter Sitzfläche, durchbrochene Rückenlehne mit geschweiftem Mittelsteg und Schulterbrett, dekoriert mit ebonisierten Fadenintarsien; roter Samtbezug mit Floralmuster und Ziernagelung. Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren, inaktiver Anobienbefall. Shipping not available.11 Biedermeier chairs. Cherry veneered. H each approx 86 cm, seat height each approx 45 cm. 11 armchairs with upholstered seat, openwork back with curved central bar and shoulder board, decorated with ebonized thread inlays; red velvet cover with floral pattern and decorative nailing. Traces of age/use, inactive anobia attack. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Massiver Schaukelstuhl. Nach 1900. Hartholz massiv und gebeizt. H ca. 104 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 45 cm. Ungepolsterter Schaukelstuhl mit senkrecht verstrebter Rückenlehne und geschweiftem Mittelbrett mit Drei- und Vierpass-Ornamenten, auf gedrechselten Beinen mit Fußverstrebung. Wohnfertig restauriert. Shipping not available.Solid rocking chair. After 1900. Hardwood solid and stained. H approx 104 cm, seat height approx 45 cm. Unupholstered rocking chair with vertically braced backrest and curved center board with three- and four-pass ornaments, on turned legs with foot bracing. Restored ready for living. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Barock-Lehnstuhl. Ende 18. Jahrhundert. Hartholz massiv und gebeizt. H ca. 118 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 47 cm. Stuhl mit erhöhter Rückenlehne, Beine mit geschwungener Fußverstrebung, Rückenlehne verziert mit Rocaillen-Schnitzwerk und geschweiftem Mittelbrett, gepolsterte Sitzfläche mit rotem Samtbezug. Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren, restauriert, Anobienbefall. Shipping not available.Baroque reclining chair. Late 18th century. Hardwood solid and stained. H approx 118 cm, seat height approx 47 cm. Chair with raised backrest, legs with curved foot bracing, backrest decorated with rocaille carving and curved center board, upholstered seat with red velvet cover. Traces of age/use, restored, anobia attack. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Neobarock-Armlehnstuhl. Um 1880. Hartholz gebeizt. H ca. 93 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 43 cm. Gepolsterter Lehnstuhl mit gerilltem Drechselgestell, Armlehnen dekoriert mit grotesken Figuren; roter Bezug. Restauriert, Polster und Bezug ergänzt. Shipping not available.Neobaroque armchair. Around 1880. Stained hardwood. H ca. 93 cm, seat height ca. 43 cm. Upholstered armchair with grooved lathe frame, armrests decorated with grotesque figures; red cover. Restored, upholstery and cover supplemented. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Großer vergoldeter Buddha. Burma.Holz. H 58 cm. 6,7 kg. Im Verschränkungssitz mit der Geste der Erdberührung. Trockenriß im Sockel, Vergoldung etwas berieben.Provenienz : Privatsammlung, erworben in den 1960er Jahren auf dem deutschen Kunstmarkt.Large gilded Buddha. Burma.Wood. H 58 cm. 6.7 kg.In the interlocking seat with the gesture of touching the earth. Dry crack in the base, gilding somewhat rubbed.Provenance : Private collection, acquired in the 1960s on the German art market.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Art-déco-Klavierbank. 20. Jh. Hartholz massiv und gebeizt. Ca. 48 x 45 x 32 cm. Gepolsterte Klavierbank in Brettbauweise, mit Fußbrett, dekoriert mit Faltwerk-Schnitzrelief, Sitzfläche mit stiltypischem Bezug mit geometrischem Muster. Wohnfertig restauriert. Shipping not available.Art deco piano bench. 20th century Hardwood solid and stained. Approx. 48 x 45 x 32 cm. Upholstered piano bench in board construction, with footboard, decorated with folding carving relief, seat with style-typical cover with geometric pattern. Restored ready for living. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
3 Biedermeier-Stühle. 1. Hälfte 19. Jahrhundert. Mahagoni furniert, Ahorn marketiert. H je ca. 83,5 cm, Sitzhöhe je ca. 46 cm. 3 Lehnstühle mit Sitzfläche aus Korbgeflecht, Rückenlehne mit geradem Schulterbrett und geschwungenem Mittelbrett, dekoriert mit Fadenintarsien und Füllhorn-Marketerie. Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren, teils restaurierungsbedürftig. Shipping not available.3 Biedermeier chairs. 1st half 19th century. Mahogany veneered, maple marked. H each about 83.5 cm, seat height each about 46 cm. 3 armchairs with wicker seat, back with straight shoulder board and curved center board, decorated with thread inlays and cornucopia marquetry. Signs of age/use, some in need of restoration. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Neobarock-Armlehnstuhl. Um 1880. Hartholz gebeizt. H ca. 93 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 43 cm. Gepolsterter Lehnstuhl mit gerilltem Drechselgestell, Armlehnen dekoriert mit grotesken Figuren; roter Bezug. Restauriert, Polster und Bezug ergänzt. Shipping not available.Neobaroque armchair. Around 1880. Stained hardwood. H ca. 93 cm, seat height ca. 43 cm. Upholstered armchair with grooved lathe frame, armrests decorated with grotesque figures; red cover. Restored, upholstery and cover supplemented. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Zinnstitze. Ungepunzt. H H 34 cm. Stitze mit mittigem Wulstring sowie Gravur "NL / NK / 1777". Einige Lötreparaturen, Deckel teils gelöst, Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Pewter spike. Unpunctured. H H 34 cm. Seat with central bead ring as well as engraving "NL / NK / 1777". Some solder repairs, lid partly detached, signs of age/use. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Jugendstil-Sitzgondel. Um 1900. Nussbaum massiv und gebeizt. Ca. 69 x 58,5 x 36,5 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 49 cm. Gepolsterter Gondelstuhl mit offenen Seitenteilen und Mittelverstrebung mit Flachschnitzerei in Jugendstil-Ornamentik; champagnerfarbener Bezug mit gestricheltem Muster. Wohnfertig restauriert. Shipping not available.Art Nouveau Seating Gondola. Around 1900. Walnut solid and stained. Approx. 69 x 58.5 x 36.5 cm, seat height approx. 49 cm. Upholstered gondola chair with open sides and center bracing with flat carving in Art Nouveau ornamentation; champagne-colored cover with dotted pattern. Restored ready for living. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Bugholz-Bürostuhl. Jacob und Josef Kohn, Wien. Schutzmarke "Jacob & Josef Kohn, Wien, Austria". Nach 1900. Buche, schwarz gefasst. H ca. 84 cm, Sitzhöhe mind. ca. 46 cm, Ø 50 cm. Sogenannter Kontorstuhl mit gepolsterter Sitzfläche und weit gebogtem Schulterbrett, auf Mittelstütze mit 4 gebogten Beinen, durch Stahlspindel dreh- und höhenverstellbar, rot-orangefarbener Bezug mit stiltypischer Jugendstil-Ornamentik. Wohnfertig restauriert. Shipping not available.Bentwood office chair. Jacob and Josef Kohn, Vienna. Trademark "Jacob & Josef Kohn, Vienna, Austria". After 1900. Beech, set in black. H ca 84 cm, seat height min ca 46 cm, Ø 50 cm. So-called Kontorstuhl with upholstered seat and widely curved shoulder board, on central support with 4 curved legs, by steel spindle rotatable and height adjustable, red-orange cover with stylistically typical Art Nouveau ornamentation. Restored ready for living. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
4 Biedermeier-Stühle. 1. Hälfte 19. Jh. Kirschbaum furniert. H je ca. 87 cm, Sitzhöhe je ca. 44 cm. 4 Stühle mit schaufelförmiger Lehne, auf leicht ausgestellten Beinen; gestreifter champagnerfarbener Bezug mit Floralrapport. Restaurierungsbedürftig, davon 2 sehr stark; starke Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren, Polster und Bezug ergänzt. Provenienz : Aus süddeutschem Adelshaushalt. Shipping not available.4 Biedermeier chairs. 1st half 19th century Cherry veneered. H each approx 87 cm, seat height each approx 44 cm. 4 chairs with scoop-shaped backrest, on slightly flared legs; striped champagne-colored cover with floral repeat. In need of restoration, 2 of them very strong; strong signs of age/use, upholstery and cover supplemented. Provenance : From a South German noble household. Shipping not available.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
LC3-Sofa, nach Le Corbusier. 1960er/70er Jahre. Entwurf: 1928. Wohl Italien. Unsigniert. LE CORBUSIER, (1887 La Chaux-de-Fonds - 1965 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin) Stahl, schwarzes Leder. Ca. 67 x 131 x 70 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 45 cm. Sofa aus der LC-Reihe in kubischem Design mit Stahlgestell und Lederauflagen - Entwurf von Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret und Charlotte Perriand im Jahr 1928; gehört zu den berühmtesten Modellen der LC-Reihe. Leichte Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Schweizerisch-französischer Architekt, Architekturtheoretiker, Maler, Bildhauer und Möbel-Designer; gilt als einer der einflussreichsten Architekten des 20. Jahrhunderts - 17 seiner Bauten gehören seit 2016 zum UNESCO-Welterbe. Shipping not available.LC3 sofa, after Le Corbusier. 1960s/70s. Design: 1928. probably Italy. Unsigned. LE CORBUSIER, (1887 La Chaux-de-Fonds - 1965 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin) Steel, black leather. Approx. 67 x 131 x 70 cm, seat height approx. 45 cm. Sofa from the LC series in cubic design with steel frame and leather upholstery - design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928; belongs to the most famous models of the LC series. Slight signs of age/use. Swiss-French architect, architectural theorist, painter, sculptor and furniture designer; considered one of the most influential architects of the 20th century - 17 of his buildings are UNESCO World Heritage since 2016. Shipping not available.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
2 Historismus-Scherenstühle. Um 1880. Nussbaum massiv. H je ca. 93 cm, Sitzhöhe je ca. 44,5 cm. 2 reich verzierte Scheren-Lehnstühle im Stil der Renaissance, intarsiert mit geometrischen Ornamenten aus Bein?, Rückenlehne je verziert mit ovalem Medaillon mit Damen- bzw. Herrenfigur und mit Metallauflagen akzentuiert. Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren, restauriert. 2 Historism scissors chairs. Around 1880. Solid walnut. H each approx 93 cm, seat height each approx 44.5 cm. 2 richly decorated scissor-back chairs in the style of the Renaissance, inlaid with geometric ornaments of leg?, backrest each decorated with oval medallion with lady and gentleman figure, respectively, and accented with metal pads. Traces of age / use, restored. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
2 Klassizismus-Lehnstühle. Anfang 19. Jahrhundert. Buche? massiv und gebeizt. Je ca. 94 cm, Sitzhöhe je ca. 50 cm. 2 gepolsterte Lehnstühle in klassizistischer Formensprache, auf Pfeilerbeinen, Zarge mit Mäander-Schnitzdekor, durchbrochen gearbeitete Lehne mit Urnendekor, sandfarbener Samtbezug. Restauriert, Polster und Bezug ergänzt. Shipping not available.2 Classicism recliners. Early 19th century. Beech? solid and stained. Each approx 94 cm, seat height each approx 50 cm. 2 upholstered armchairs in classicist style, on pillar legs, frame with meander carving decoration, openwork backrest with urn decoration, sand-colored velvet cover. Restored, upholstery and cover supplemented. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Sofa im Louis-Seize-Stil. Ende 19. Jh. Hartholz, goldfarben gefasst. Ca. 111 x 148 x 60 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 41 cm. Elegantes Sofa in klassizistischer Formensprache, mit goldgefasstem Gestell und üppiger Schleifen-Bekrönung, auf kannelierten Beinen, grüner Samtbezug. Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren, Goldfarbe teils berieben, Polster und Bezug ergänzt, 1 Armlehne geklebt. Shipping not available.Louis Seize style sofa. Late 19th century Hardwood, set in gold. Approx. 111 x 148 x 60 cm, seat height approx. 41 cm. Elegant sofa in classicist style, with gold-framed frame and lush bow-trim, on fluted legs, green velvet cover. Signs of age/use, gold paint partly rubbed, upholstery and cover supplemented, 1 armrest glued. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
LC3-Sessel, nach Le Corbusier. 1960er/70er Jahre. Entwurf: 1928. Wohl Italien. Unsigniert. LE CORBUSIER, (1887 La Chaux-de-Fonds - 1965 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin) Stahl, schwarzes Leder. Ca. 67 x 75 x 70 cm, Sitzhöhe ca. 46 cm. Sessel aus der LC-Reihe in kubischem Design mit Stahlgestell und Lederauflagen - Entwurf von Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret und Charlotte Perriand im Jahr 1928; gehört zu den berühmtesten Modellen der LC-Reihe. Leichte Alters-/Gebrauchsspuren. Schweizerisch-französischer Architekt, Architekturtheoretiker, Maler, Bildhauer und Möbel-Designer; gilt als einer der einflussreichsten Architekten des 20. Jahrhunderts - 17 seiner Bauten gehören seit 2016 zum UNESCO-Welterbe. Shipping not available.LC3 armchair, after Le Corbusier. 1960s/70s. Design: 1928. probably Italy. Unsigned. LE CORBUSIER, (1887 La Chaux-de-Fonds - 1965 Roquebrune-Cap-Martin) Steel, black leather. Approx. 67 x 75 x 70 cm, seat height approx. 46 cm. Armchair from the LC series in cubic design with steel frame and leather upholstery - design by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand in 1928; belongs to the most famous models of the LC series. Slight signs of age/use. Swiss-French architect, architectural theorist, painter, sculptor and furniture designer; considered one of the most influential architects of the 20th century - 17 of his buildings are UNESCO World Heritage since 2016. Shipping not available.*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Jugendstil-Klavierhocker. Jakob und Josef Kohn, Wien. Brandmarke "J&J Kohn" und "D.R.G.M." (Deutsches Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster). Nach 1900. Hartholz, schwarz gefasst. H mind. 48 cm, Ø ca. 36 cm. Runder Hocker auf Mittelstütze mit 3 geschweiften Beinen, dekoriert mit Metallbeschlägen; höhenverstellbare Sitzfläche durch Spiralfeder, stiltypischer Bezug. Wohnfertig restauriert. Shipping not available.Art Nouveau piano stool. Jakob and Josef Kohn, Vienna. brand "J&J Kohn" and "D.R.G.M." (German Reichs-Gebrauchsmuster). After 1900. Hardwood, set in black. H min. 48 cm, Ø ca. 36 cm. Round stool on central support with 3 curved legs, decorated with metal fittings; height-adjustable seat by coil spring, style-typical cover. Restored ready for living. Shipping not available..*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Historically and Regimentally Important Officers Service Dress Peaked Cap of Major John Martin Wiseman MC One of the Founding Members of the Long Range Desert Group / Special Air Service, fine example of an officers khaki service dress peaked cap which has a superb early pattern, probably Cairo made embroidered SAS cap badge which has been mounted to the cap by using another cap badge, soldering the badge to the crown and slider fitting. When the badge is removed you can see outline of another badge once being present, this would have been either his parent regiment or former regiment. Cap has the original leather chinstrap and brass general service side buttons. To one side of the cap is a small red pin which has been fitted to the cap, the relevance of this is yet to be found. The cap interior has leather sweatband with Bates makers details. Under the sweatband is the original name label. The cap shows service wear with staining to the sweatband in the forehead section. Accompanied by a copy of an original photograph of the early members of the SAS / LRDG, where Wiseman is standing on the far right wearing a peaked cap. John Martin Wiseman MC, was born to Jewish parents on 27th January 1916. He was educated at St Pauls school and Pembroke College, Cambridge where he studied languages. In 1937, Wiseman joined his fathers optical instrument company. At the outbreak of the war, Wiseman attempted to join the Royal Air Force, but was requested to wait until contacted, eager to do his part in the war, Wiseman chose to join the North Somerset Yeomanry as a trooper. He was sent to North Africa with the North Somerset Yeomanry where he fought against the Vichy French. Due to his knowledge of languages, he was put forward for officer training in Cairo and eventually was given a commission in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry. On hearing of David Stirling’s intention to form the Special Air Service, he sought Stirling out at his Cairo apartment. Wiseman joined the SAS and was present at their training camp in Karbit, Egypt. Wiseman was involved in many of the early operations in North Africa with the SAS / Long Range Desert Group, attacking enemy airfields and columns etc. Due to his experience with the SAS, Wiseman was given command of a section of the Special Raiding Squadron under Paddy Mayne in Sicily. Wiseman's unit scaled the cliffs of Cape Murro di Porco on the morning of 10 July 1943, in order to assault a coastal battery defending the beaches to be landed by the main Allied force. Achieving surprise, his small force killed, captured or wounded 40 of the enemy, while suffering no casualties themselves. In all, in 17 hours the SRS, in support of the British XIII Corps, had killed over 200 Italians, captured a further 450, and silenced three batteries of guns. For this action, Wiseman was awarded the Military Cross, the official recommendation as follows: “For the attack on the Coastal Battery 183239 on Cape Moro Di Porco on 10 July 1943 Lieut John Wiseman D,C,L,I, had Commando of the leading section of the forward Troop. While the Battery was under fire from our mortars, by clever use of ground he lead his section to the outskirts of the position without being detected and made his way through the wire. Immediately the mortar fire finished he went straight in achieving complete surprise, killing, capturing and wounding 40 of the enemy. By his good leadership and control he achieved this without sustaining a single casualty to his Section. Although the darkness of the night made control difficult he maintained complete command and the information which he sent back was invaluable to the proper conduct of the operation.”By the time of the Allied operations in Italy, Wiseman was a lieutenant and a section commander within 1 Troop. During a German counterattack on Termoli on the east coast of southern Italy, Wiseman was the only survivor after a German shell killed 17 of his men in a direct hit on their truck, with Wiseman leaning out the window in the passenger seat talking to a runner. The shell, probably a stray shot, had caused the single biggest loss of the SAS, and had likely been exacerbated by the fact many of the men had been carrying armed Hawkins grenades as they had been about to depart to shore up a defensive line. By the time of the Normandy landings, Wiseman had reached the rank of captain commanding 1 Troop, A Squadron, 1 SAS. Wiseman was one of three troop commanders in A Squadron, which as the direct descendant of L Detachment. In June 1944 Wiseman took part in Operation Houndsworth, conducting operations behind the German lines in France, near Dijon, disrupting the German's reinforcement of their forces in Normandy, assisted by the French Maquis. On withdrawal of A Squadron back to England in September 1944, Wiseman was awarded the Croix de guerre, and on promotion to major was given command of SAS Headquarters.After the war, Wiseman returned to the family Optical instruments business. He died on 23rd August 2005. His Military Cross and a recording of his history is held at the Jewish Military Museum, London. This cap was purchased by the current vendor from a seller, tasked with disposing of items for the family.
A late 17th century and later oak wainscot armchair, shaped cresting rail carved with leaves and scrolls, rectangular back panel naively carved with flowering leafy branches and lunettes, downswept arms, turned arm posts, rectangular stretchers, block feet, 107cm high, 60cm wide, the seat 47cm wide and 36cm deep
A late 19th century oak country house entrance hall stand, shaped pediment above a bevelled mirror plate flanked by hanging hooks, the hinged box settle form bench seat flanked by a walking stick or umbrella provision and a hinged drawer, carved throughout with mythical beasts, lion masks, a bearded gentleman, winged Green Man, leaves and fruit, 257cm high, 165cm wide, 40cm deep
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