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Collection of shells, the specimens housed under a glass dome raised on a black stand, 29cm high

Interesting collection of minerals and shells, with various envelopes and boxes, some with labels

Collection of fossils, to include ammonites, a fish, leaves (AF) and shells

19th Century British school, still life of shells, unsigned watercolour housed within the burr wood frame, 34cm x 26cm

Collection of finds, to include shells, Neolithic flints, stones, seal, human jaw section, etc, (qty)

A Large Victorian Silver Plated Hot Water table Urn, with side handles as maidens with swinging arms holding clam shells and a mythical fish as the top cover handled (internal covers also present).

A SMALL COLLECTION OF COWRIE SHELLS.

Ten glass paperweights and 2 glass oyster shells.

A mixed lot of sea shells etc.,

Two shells, one stamped SP197 Sept 1916, the other 3in Mark II MZ 1943

Pair of weathered stone garden planters in the form of scrolled sea shells on leaf bases W30cm D45cm H33cm (2)

* Mosquito. Propeller tip attributed to Mosquito XVI NS795, the aircraft piloted by Flying Officer Raymond Morris Hays DFC and his Navigator Flight Sergeant Morgan Phillips, 544 Squadron were on a photo-reconnaissance sortie on the 16 March 1945 when their aircraft was attacked by enemy aircraft resulting in severe cannon and flak damage, Hays being awarded an immediate DFC The propeller with yellow tip and severe damage, the lots also includes and navigator's board which was acquired with the propeller tip, green painted wood with original notepaper inscribed 'Sortie 4850, Back 4851'Qty: (2)NOTESProvenance: The propeller tip and navigator's board were both purchased from an online auction. According to correspondence provided by the vendor the seller explains that she lived next door to Morgan Phillips as a child and he was a family friend. The seller then bought Phillips's house after he passed away and his "war items" were left in the house. The seller also provided a black and white photograph of Phillips in civilian clothes and also remembers a Phillips and "German pilot Rolf" meeting up after the war. It seems likely that this propeller tip was a war souvenir given to Phillips and once hung on his wall. An extract supplied by the vendor is included. 'A photo-reconnaissance sortie was made on 16 March by a Mosquito from No 544 Sqn RAF. The Mosquito XVI NS795, was flown by Flg Off R M Hays and Flt Sgt M Phillips based at RAF Benson. The squadron's operations log book recorded; Gotha and Lutzendorf targets photographed then attacked by three Me 163s. Aircraft shot up and landed Lille.' This brief entry was also in more detail; 'Flg Off R M Hays DFC and Flt Sgt M Phillips had targets at Gotha, Chemitiz and Lutzendorf. Subsequently, Lutzendorf and Gotha were claimed. At 1145 hrs, flying 30,000 feet making a photographic run (with the navigator in the nose of the aircraft) on course 090 degrees over Leipzig, the pilot saw two Me 163s practically at ground level and climbing rapidly. The pilot altered course 90 degrees and opened up fully. 'Within three to five minutes both enemy aircraft were at Mosquito height (30,000 feet) and split up, one to starboard and one to port and slightly above, from which positions they attacked the Mosquito simultaneously on either beam. The pilot did a half-roll and dived vertically, attaining an IAS of 480mph pulling out at 12,000 feet. The pilot then saw that three Me 163s were attacking, one either beam approximately 500 yards from the Mosquito and the third the same distance astern, and all enemy aircraft slightly above. The pilot did not see the enemy aircraft fire but the navigator did... as the Mosquito levelled off at deck level the pilot saw his starboard engines smoking and without power - presumably as a result of a hit by cannon shells from the Me 163s. This engine was then feathered and the pilot climbed to 2000 feet ... after approximately 30 to 40 minutes flying the navigator saw a single Me 109 approaching from 1000 yards astern ... The Mosquito then dived to deck level again and then flew up and down valleys ... during this evasive action the Me 109 lost sight and made no further contact. Approximately 45 minutes later the Mosquito crossed a small unidentified town and experienced intense flak - the Mosquito sustained hits and the navigator was injured in the foot. Shortly afterwards the pilot again climbed to 2000 feet to clear high ground and to take advantage of three-tenths/five-tenths prefrontal cloud (Cu). After flying for 30 minutes American C-47s and gliders were seen on the ground ... and the pilot decided to carry on... Mayday calls were made on all channels without result... the pilot was unaware that the starboard tyre was punctured by cannon shells and as soon as he touched down the aircraft swung violently to starboard, both port and starboard undercarriage legs collapsed, and the Mosquito was severely damaged. Inspection of the aircraft revealed damage by cannon shells - presumably from Me 163s . One shell passed through the starboard engine nacelle, another through the starboard engine near the boss ...A flak shell also hit the blade of the starboard propeller, spraying the fuselage and starboard engine with fragments. Flying Officer R M Hays was awarded an immediate DFC for this action DFC London Gazette 24 April 1945 "This officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed for a reconnaissance covering the Leipzig area in March 1945. Whilst over the target, two enemy fighters attempted to close in. Pilot Officer Hays took violent evading action. Much height was lost. At this stage another enemy aircraft joined the fight. Pilot Officer Hays manoeuvred with great skill and although his aircraft was hit he succeeded in evading the attackers. The starboard engine had been badly damaged but course was set for home. Later on the return flight the aircraft was attacked by another fighter. Pilot Officer Hays manoeuvred with superb skill. Although the aircraft sustained further damage and the navigator was wounded, this pilot succeeded in evading the fighter. He afterwards flew to a landing ground in Allied territory. This officer, who has completed many sorties, has consistently shown courage and resolution."

* Zeppelin Raid. Eyewitness account of a Zeppelin raid over London on 8 September 1915, written by Arthur Hallimond of 6 Linden Gardens, Hornsey Lane, Highgate to his mother in Yorkshire, the 4 page 8vo letter inscribed "I thought you might like a really "red hot" account of tonight's raid, so I write on the spot. Last night we had the explosions but saw very little as the bombs were dropped out near Waltham Cross, which is a good bit east of us. About half an hour ago I heard the bombs again, but nearer, and looked out first in the North, but saw nothing. Then towards the city I saw this object quite high up; these were flashes and evidently bombs dropping near the business quarter. It was a Zeppelin and the searchlights had found it. The anti a.c. guns soon got to work and the shells burst round it, they make a kind of humming noise like a socket, and a little flash when they burst. The first shots were wide, then they got it and it turned tail down. I got the telescope and looked at it, it was very pale grey, and came lower and nearer and finally passed almost directly over the flat. I did not see it through the other window, and the searchlights were at fault ... There was bright fire about in line with the bank but considerably nearer it is put out now" the writer has drawn a little diagram of the raid in the upper left corner, the lot also includes an unrelated 1909 Doncaster Aviation Contest Official Programme, complete but has been folded at some stageQty: (2)NOTESArthur Francis Hallimond (1890-1968) was a long-standing friend of the vendor's family. Arthur was a research mineralogist, and a hallimondite was named in his honour, he studied at Pembroke College, Cambridge, and at the time the letter was written he was in his first post as an Assistant Curator at the Museum of Practical Geology in London. On 8 September 1915, German Zeppelin L.13 commanded by Heinrich Mathy came inland over King's Lynn at about 8.50pm and made its way over Hertfordshire to London. It dropped bombs over Golders Green before moving on to Aldersgate in Central London, killing 22 people and causing £500,000 worth of damage. 26 guns opened fire, from as far away as Woolwich and the last shots fired at 11pm, virtually all shells burst short of the target except one fired by the gun on Parliament Hill in North London which forced L.13 to climb steeply before making an exit near Caister shortly before 2am. Mathy was famously quoted "It is only a question of time before we join the rest. Everyone admits that they feel it. Our nerves are ruined by mistreatment. If anyone should say that he is not haunted by visions of burning airships, then he would be a braggart". After further raids over London the following year his prediction became true and he was killed on 1-2 October 1916 whilst in command of L.31. Mathy is buried in Staffordshire, in a cemetery constructed for the burial of Germans killed on British soil.

* Shells. 3 WWII Royal Navy 6 inch shells, substantial pieces each with a copper band to base, 43cm highQty: (3)

An antique silver brooch set with 3 iridescent shells

Two glass storage jars each containing a selection of seashells to include cowrie, mussel shells and others, each jar height 29cm.

A collection of exotic seashells. Icluding two large pearl Nautilus shells, five Abalone shells, a pair of Brownlip oysters and various other seashells. H.20cm

A collection of sea shell trinket boxes, three made from clam shells and three made from sections of turban shells. With brass banding and clip catches. L.9cm

SECTION 11. A pair of soapstone bookends modelled as cockatoos, together with a brass figure of an angel on a tortoise, sugar thermometer, three small watercolours, small brass engraved bowl, two mother of pearl shells carved with religious scenes, two various wooden carved figures, a carved and painted pear containing miniature teacups etc. two faux tortoiseshell pots and small mirror etc.

A pair of Victorian freestanding Sailors Valentines, decorated with shells in a heart shape, domed glazed dioramas of Grace Darling and passenger ship Columbia (af)

VICTORIAN WEST INDIES SHELL DISPLAY CASE LATE 19TH CENTURY the ebonised case inscribed SHELLS FROM BARBADOES WEST INDIES, above a glazed curved front panel enclosing three shelves with an array of shell specimens, dried plants, insects and reptiles, and a mirror back(45cm wide, 68cm high, 25cm deep)

PAIR OF VENETIAN CARVED, POLYCHROMED AND GILT FIGURES OF NORTH AFRICAN ATTENDANTS LATE 19TH/ EARLY each figure wearing a headdress and gilt tunic and robe, each holding a gold dish in their hands, standing on large integrated tripod bases carved with masks, shells, foliate scrolls and foliate swags(173cm high, 92cm wide)

GEORGIAN PAINTED PINE AND GESSO FIRE SURROUND LATE 18TH/ EARLY 19TH CENTURY the inverted breakfront shelf above a frieze with oak leaves and acorns, dolphins, anchors, and shells, painted brown/black(172cm wide x 142cm high; opening 125cm wide x 110cm high)

Three items of 19thC Wedgwood mottled green dessert ware, each modelled with shells, impress marks to underside (AF), three Danish Christmas plates, and another leaf moulded plate. (8)

Five: Captain R. B. Howick, Machine Gun Battalion, The Jat Regiment, Indian Army 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S.E. Asia 1945-46 (Capt. R. B. Howick. 9 Jat. R.) good very fine (5) £100-£140 --- Robert Bernard Howick was born on 17 March 1923 and was commissioned in the Jat Regiment on 15 November 1942. Promoted Lieutenant on 15 May 1943, he served during the Second World War with the 7th Battalion and then the Machine Gun Battalion of his regiment in Burma. The Machine Gun Battalion saw extensive and arduous active service from Imphal to the Sittang River, 1944-1945. Companies of the battalion nearly always operated independently in support of various forces. From joining the unit in 1944 Howick served as the only company officer of “W” Company and eventually, from May 1945, as company commander. After Burma the battalion saw further service in French Indo-China, qualifying for the General Service with clasp South-East Asia 1945-46. ‘MG Jat’ was organised as four MG Companies (W, X, Y, and Z), each with an establishment of twelve guns, and was the MG Battalion of the 20th Indian Division. The following notes on Howick’s active service in Burma are extracted from the battalion history published at Bangalore in July 1947: Capture of Monywa ‘From Maukkadaw one platoon of W Company under Lieutenant Howick left to join 100 Infantry Brigade where they received orders to form part of a strong mobile column which was to move as rapidly as possible through Budalin to occupy Monywa… The force duly left on the 4th January [1945], but on approaching Budalin found 32 Infantry Brigade in contact with the enemy who contrary to expectations were making a stubborn stand, in well dug in positions inside the village. The platoon then came under command of 32 Brigade, subsequently being joined by the remainder of W Company which remained with the Brigade right through the Burma operations... Monywa was the Division’s first large prize so far, and had been an important base for the Japs this side of the Irrawaddy… W Company under Major Davies and Lieutenant Howick played their share in its recapture.’ The Irrawaddy Crossing During the battle of the Irrawaddy shore W Company supported 1st Battalion Northamptonshire Regiment in a desperate action ‘One battalion of 32 Brigade [1 Northamptonshires] had been given the task of making a diversionary landing from Myaung to the South of the main crossing. No. 3 platoon were to cross with the assaulting troops to assist consolidation, while No. 2 platoon gave supporting fire from a sandbank in mid river. The landing was effected according to plan on the 13 February and that night Major Davies, and Lieutenant Howick with Company H.Q. and the remaining platoon crossed to join the platoon with the Northants on the bridgehead... The Japanese reacted strongly to this surprise landing, and launched counter attacks, one after the other mainly at night, all of which were repulsed, assisted by our M.G. fire which took heavy toll of the enemy and won many tributes from the men of the Northants. The bridghead was only 800 yards by 300 yards in very soft sand, and no cover of any description, but in spite of these conditions and merciless enemy Artillery fire day and night the morale of the men remained magnificently high… By the end of the month the bridghead was still firmly holding out… We left W Company entrenched with the Northants on their small bridgehead across the Irrawaddy. Not a day or night passed without incident, and the machine guns were constantly in action, beating off enemy attacks, dealing with jitter parties, map shoots and harassing shoots. Enemy artillery continued to pour shells down on to this relatively small and completely exposed area, making any movement by day a very hazardous procedure, and one not indulged in lightly. With the remainder of the Brigade across the river… the by now completely isolated party had completed its task… Thus ended a very trying period of 25 days, spent in exposed positions, subject to constant attacks, and continual shelling, added to which was blazing heat and myriads of flies… many individual acts of gallantry were performed, and the Company with Major Davies and Lieutenant Howick can truly say they had done a difficult job well… A most appreciative signal was received at Battalion H.Q. from the C.O. of the Northants, thanking W Company for the very excellent support they had rendered, and for the magnificent manner in which they had carried it out.’ Final Advance in Burma 32 Brigade now advanced across country to cut the Mandalay road, and ‘Mopping up of nearby parties of enemy was carried out with machine gun support whenever required… Lieutenant Howick was with the company throughout as Company Officer and frequently out with detached platoons.’ These operations continued until the end of March followed by a rest period from 1-9 April. 32 Brigade, with W Company, still attached, then formed a mechanised column to act as spearhead of the next advance, to Taundingwi, which was accomplished in six days. The history continues: ‘From the 23 to the 27 April, one platoon under Lieutenant Howick with guns and ammunition on bullock carts moved South with the 4/2nd Gurkha Rifles, and by the end of the month the Company had concentrated North of Allanmyo on the Rangoon Road... W Company continued with 32 Brigade and reached Tharrawaddy in May. Major Davies had left the company at Tharrawaddy to proceed on leave in India, leaving Lieutenant Howick in charge. While in India orders came through sanctioning Major Davies his home leave in lieu of repatriation, and that was the last we saw of him for about six months.’ Presumably Captain Howick remained in charge of W Company for the remainder of the campaign in Burma and the move to Saigon in French Indo-China, where the task of disarming and rounding up 72,000 Japanese was hampered by a state of near civil war and considerable unrest. The Battalion was still on active service and in action with rebels on a number of occasions. There were casualties and several awards for gallantry were earned during this period. Around October 1945 Howick went on leave to India and was away for several months but must have returned before the Battalion was disbanded in India in August 1946 as he appears in the group photograph of officers present on disbandment.

Pair: Major William Turner, 13th Light Dragoons, who has his horse shot from under him and afterwards wrote a fine account of the battle and march on Paris Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Toulouse (W. Turner, Lieut. 13th Lt. Dgns.); Waterloo 1815 (Lieut. W. Turner, 13th Reg. Light Dragoons.) fitted with original steel clip and silver bar suspension, the second with light contact marks, otherwise good very fine, the first extremely fine (2) £5,000-£7,000 --- William Turner was appointed a Cornet in the 13th Light Dragoons on 23 May 1811, and promoted to Lieutenant on 6 February 1812. He served in the Peninsula from June to October 1812, in April 1814, being present at the battle of Toulouse, and in 1815 at the battle of Waterloo. He was promoted to Captain in the 78th Foot on 3 November 1819, and was placed on half-pay on 27 June 1822. He was made Brevet Major in the 78th Foot on 10 January 1837, and died on 7th December 1849, aged 59 years. He is buried in St Peter’s Churchyard, Norbury, Staffordshire, where a Cross was erected in his memory. A long and detailed letter from Lieutenant William Turner, which gives a graphic account of the battle of Waterloo and the march to Paris was published in C. R. B. Barrett’s History of the XIII Hussars. It reads: ‘Villepeut, near Paris, 3rd July 1815. My dear Busby,—I assure you it is with the greatest pleasure I can find time to inform you I am perfectly sound and in good health and spirits. We marched into this village last night from near Louvres, and are only nine miles from Paris and can distinctly hear the firing, which takes place at Paris, between the Prussian advanced posts and the French. This war cannot possibly last long, for every town and village is completely ransacked, and pillaged by the Prussians and neither wine, spirits, or bread are to be found. The whole country from the frontier to Paris has been laid waste by the march of troops, and the crops nearly destroyed, we are waiting for the Prussians when that infernal City Paris will be attacked and no doubt pillaged, for it is a debt we owe to the whole of Europe, all the inhabitants for leagues round here have taken themselves and their effects into Paris, so that it will be worth taking if we loose 20,000 men. You have no idea of the enthusiasm of the troops and their determination to carry before them everything in their way, the Prussians are also determined soldiers and I expect in one week Paris will be completely sacked and perhaps burned. Our Rocket Brigade went to the front yesterday, and Blucher is much exasperated because they have detained the flags of truce. I will as shortly as possible give you some particulars of what I have seen since I wrote to you at Ghent, three days after I joined the Regiment at Castes near Grammont, where we were quartered for some days and had a review by Lord Uxbridge with the other Cavalry Regiments. On 15th June I rode to see the City of Brussels 16 miles distant, it is a handsome and pleasant place, returned in the evening home (very fortunately); at 7 next morning 16th instant was rousted out of my bed by a Sergeant to say we were to march immediately, soon turned out but owing to the Regiment being so distributed about the country we were not able to march before 11 A.M., we then marched by Eughien [Enghien], Brainale, Cante and Nivelle and arrived on the field of battle near Genappe about 10 P.M. just as the battle ended, (nothing to eat all day), bivouacked all night in corn, at 3 A.M. turned out, had . . . at 10 A.M. rode over the field of battle which was covered with dead, went to the front when I was near being shot by four Frenchmen, whom I took for Belgians, they all fired but luckily missed me . . . and the officer who was with me retired, and soon after began the retreat. The Cavalry in the rear went slowly, the French followed the Hussars and Life Guards on one road, we and the 15th on the other were about 300 yards distant when the 7th charged and the Life Guards charged in support. We then continued retiring and one of the heaviest showers I ever felt made us wet to the skin, we halted close to the village of Mont St Jean with the whole Army. It was a dreadful rainy night, every man in the Cavalry wet to the skin and nearly all the Infantry as bad; nothing to eat all day, being without rations and our baggage at Brussels. At 4 A.M. on the memorable 18th June turned out and formed on the field of battle in wet corn and a cold morning without anything to eat, nothing but some gin, which I purchased from a German woman, saved and enabled me and three other officers to stand the fatigues of the day. About 10 A.M. the French began to move large columns of troops in our front, and about half-past eleven the Battle began, we were put with the 15th and commanded by General Grant, we were on the right of the great road and nearly the right of our line, we covered the Artillery of Captain Macdonald’s troop who behaved well, before two o’clock we had three officers and several men killed by Cannon Balls and Shells, we were then put close to some Belgian Artillery, to keep them to their guns and there we suffered from musketry and roundshot; we then moved to the right of the line to charge the French Lancers but they retired. We then came back to our place close to the Artillery which the French Imperial Guard a Cheval and Cuirassiers had taken, we immediately formed up in line with the 15th, gave three cheers, and went at them full speed, they retired immediately and we charged after them all down their position up to their Infantry, when we were ordered to retire, which we did but in confusion, we formed and told off again having lost a good many men; I shot one Frenchman with my pistol but did not use my sword, (I had the misfortune to break the double barrelled one in marching up the country or else I should have shot two); at 4 P.M. the French Cavalry came up again but on our trotting to meet them they immediately retired, we then came back on our side of the hill beyond our guns; the Battle was now most dreadful and the field covered with dead and dying in all directions. Lord Wellington repeatedly passed us, when we Huzzared him; the French Cavalry advanced again to the muzzle of our guns, the Gunners were ordered to retire and we charged them again in the grandest style between our masses of Infantry; they retreated and we charged them close to their Infantry, who were formed in Squares the same as ours; in this charge I am sorry to say the black mare I purchased from Paddock. got two musket balls in her close to my knee just behind the shoulder joint, it was with difficulty I got her to the rear of the Artillery when I dismounted and sent her to the rear by a Dragoon, whose horse I mounted as he was. We still continued retiring on guns when the havoc amongst us was dreadful, one cannon-ball killed General Grant’s horse, Col. Dalrymple’s horse and took off his leg, it then passed between Wallace and me, we remained here still exposed, every minute some man or horse falling, Captain Goulburg (Goulburn) at whose side I was, had just mounted a trooper after having had his horse wounded, when he was knocked off by a spent ball but fortunately without injury, about half-past six we charged again down the hill and then retreated to our guns; again about 8 P.M. the great attack was made when the French were repulsed, we were immediately ordered to charge as our Infantry were . . . General Hill came in our front and called out “now 13th come on” he took of his hat with several other Generals we immediately Huzzared with the whole of the Infantry and charged, the French retired in the greatest confusion, our Infantry advancing kept us at a trot for...

Four: Able Seaman Rigger F. Morley, H.M.S. Agincourt, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (199742 F. Morley. Smn. Rigger., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (199742 F. Morley. Smn. Rigger. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (199742 Frederick Morley, A.B. (Rigger) H.M.S. Agincourt.) name of ship officially corrected on last, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Agincourt, originally ordered by the Brazilian Navy as the Rio de Janeiro, was launched on 22 January 1913 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she successfully evaded two torpedoes and engaged several German ships during the battle, firing a total of 144 twelve-inch shells and 111 six-inch shells. Frederick Morley was born in Lewes, Sussex, on 3 March 1883 and joined the Royal Navy as a a Boy 2nd Class on 15 June 1898. Advanced Able Seaman on 1 December 1902, he served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. Agincourt, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 March 1916. At Jutland, Agincourt had several lucky escapes from enemy torpedoes, as described in The Fighting at Jutland: ‘As far as Agincourt was concerned, our excitement started at 7.08 p.m., when with a sharp turn of the ship a torpedo passed just under our stern, and later on another broke surface about 150 yards short on our starboard beam. At 7.35 p.m. the tracks of two more torpedoes were reported approaching on the starboard side, but by good co-operation between the fore-top and the conning tower they were both avoided. Aloft the tracks were clearly visible, and acting on the reports from there the ship was gradually turned away, so that by perfect timing one torpedo passed up the port side and one the starboard side; after which we resumed our place in the line. A fifth torpedo was successfully dodged by zigzagging at 7.47 p.m.’ Morley was shore pensioned on 2 March 1923.

Four: Able Seaman J. Clarke, H.M.S. Collingwood, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and Mercantile Marine 1914-15 Star (TZ.7349. J. Clark [sic]. A.B., R.N.V.R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (T.Z. 7349 J. Clarke. A.B. R.N.V.R.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (John Clarke); Victory Medal 1914-19 (T.Z. 7349 J. Clarke. A.B. R.N.V.R.) minor edge bruising, nearly very fine (4) £80-£120 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Collingwood was launched on 7 November 1908 and served as part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 84 twelve-inch shells and 35 four-inch shells during the battle. Sub-Lieutenant H.R.H. The Prince Albert (later H.M. King George VI) commanded her forward turret during the Battle. John Clarke was born on 7 November 1878 and joined the Tyneside Division of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve on 6 September 1915. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Collingwood from 5 October 1915 to 28 May 1918, and was shore demobilised on 29 January 1919.

One: Chief Petty Officer F. J. Willies, H.M.S. Conqueror, Royal Navy Victory Medal 1914-19 (180840 F. J. Willies. C.P.O. R.N.) good very fine £30-£40 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Conqueror was launched on 1 May 1911 and was part of the 2nd Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, firing a total of 57 twelve-inch shells. Frederick James Willies was born in Plymouth on 22 March 1879 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 23 July 1894. Advanced Petty Officer First Class, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 25 March 1912. Promoted Chief Petty Officer on 1 August 1914, he served throughout the Great War in H.M.S. Conqueror, and was shore demobilised on 13 June 1919, subsequently joining the Royal Fleet Reserve.

One: Stoker First Class J. Mather, H.M.S. Falmouth, Royal Naval Reserve, who survived the sinking of H.M.S. Falmouth off Flamborough Head on 20 August 1916 Victory Medal 1914-19 (8058S. J. Mather. Sto. R.N.R.) light contact marks, very fine £40-£50 --- The light cruiser H.M.S. Falmouth was launched on 20 September 1910 and was the flagship of the 3rd Light Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, firing a total of 175 shells during the battle, the most of any British light cruiser. John Mather was born in West Cornforth, co. Durham, on 3 March 1888 and joined the Royal Naval Reserve on 14 July 1915. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Falmouth from 2 March 1916, and was present in her when she was torpedoed by the German submarine U-66 on the afternoon of 19 August 1916. Shortly after she was struck the armed trawler Cooksin went alongside and took off all the men not required to work the ship. Limping her way back to port at a speed of 2 knots, she was torpedoed again the following morning, this time by U-63, and sunk off Flamborough Head, Yorkshire. Remarkably no one was killed in the attacks, but one man later died of his injuries. Mather was demobilised on 26 April 1919.

Three: Signaller W. Andrews, H.M.S. Hercules, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.32508, W. Andrews, Sig. Boy. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.32508 W. Andrews. Sig. R.N.) edge bruise to VM, nearly very fine (3) £60-£80 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Hercules was launched on 10 May 1910 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 98 twelve-inch shells and 15 four-inch shells during the battle. William Andrews was born in Dover, Kent, on 5 November 1898 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 7 September 1914. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Hercules from 20 March 1915 to 31 October 1918, and was advanced Signaller on 24 August 1917. He was shore discharged on 26 May 1928, and joined the Royal Fleet Reserve the following day.

Three: Able Seaman W. Mc Growther, H.M.S. Iron Duke, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.33130, W Mc.Growther, Boy.1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.33130 W. Mc Growther. A.B. R.N.) good very fine (3) £80-£120 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Iron Duke was launched on 12 October 1912 and was the Fleet Flagship at the Battle of Jutland, where she inflicted significant damage on the S.M.S. König, and fired a total of 90 twelve-inch shells and 50 four-inch shells during the battle. William McGrowther was born in Middlesbrough, Yorkshire, on 12 September 1898 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 5 November 1914. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Hercules from 20 March 1915 to 4 October 1918, and was advanced Able Seaman on 20 May 1917. He was awarded a Certificate of Wounds and Hurts, having injured himself owing to the strain of lifting ammunition on the Iron Duke on 1 October 1918, and was invalided due to mental instability on 1 December 1920. Sold together with the recipient’s original Parchment Certificate of Service; Gunnery and Torpedo History Sheet; and Certificate of Wounds and Hurts, dated 1 October 1918.

A German Second War Army Officers Brocade Belt and Shooting Award. A very large length army officers parade belt in green and silver brocade, olive green canvas back with leather adjuster tab with its correct circular army officers parade style buckle. Accompanied by a 2nd design army shooting lanyard, lovely condition bullion wire, the upper plaque with the Third Reich eagle and swastika, crossed swords onto a shield with three attached imitation shells indicating armoured troop use, good condition (2) £140-£180

Three: Able Seaman W. C. Adams, H.M.S. Neptune, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.30677. W. C. Adams. Ord., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.30677 W. C. Adams. A.B. R.N.) good very fine (3) £60-£80 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Neptune was launched on 30 September 1909 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 48 twelve-inch shells and 48 four-inch shells during the battle. William Charles Adams was born in Forest Gate, Essex, on 12 September 1897 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 27 April 1914. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. Neptune from 2 January 1915 to 25 July 1916, and was advanced Able Seaman on 15 March 1916. He was shore discharged on 23 February 1923.

Three: Leading Stoker G. A. Hadnam, H.M.S. Nottingham, Royal Navy, who survived the sinking of H.M.S. Nottingham during the action of 19 August 1916 1914-15 Star (K.10771, G. A. Hadnam. A.L. Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K-10771 G. A. Hadnam. L.Sto. R.N.) light contact marks, good very fine (3) £70-£90 --- The light cruiser H.M.S. Nottingham was launched on 18 April 1913 and was part of the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 136 six-inch shells during the battle. George Alfred Hadnam was born in Leicester on 21 October 1890 Nottingham from the outbreak of war, and was advanced Leading Stoker on 5 April 1916. He was present in her when she was torpedoed by the German submarine U-52 at 6:00 a.m. on the morning of 19 August 1916. Twenty-five minutes later she was hit by a second torpedo, and sank with the loss of 38 men. Hadnam was shore demobilised, time expired, on 7 April 1923.

Nine: Able Seaman S. M. Fitzgerald, H.M.S. Revenge, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.5319, S.M. Fitzgerald, A.B., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.5319 S. M. Fitzgerald. A.B. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (J.5319 S. M. Fitzgerald. A.B. H.M.S. Vivid.) edge bruise to VM, the Great War awards polished and worn, therefore fine, the rest better (9) £140-£180 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Revenge was launched on 29 May 1915 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 102 fifteen-inch shells, and 87 six-inch shells. Stanley Montague Fitzgerald was born in Bristol on 22 December 1891 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 28 July 1909. Advanced Able Seaman on 1 November 1911, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Revenge from 1 February 1916 to 29 May 1918. He was shore pensioned on 8 January 1932, but saw further service during the Second World War.

Four: Chief Petty Officer Writer A. Whitwell, H.M.S. St. Vincent, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.4641. A. Whitwell. 3.Wr., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.4641 A. Whitwell. Wr.1. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (M.4641 A. Whitwell. C.P.O.Wr. H.M.S. Crocus.) light contact marks, good very fine (4) £120-£160 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. St. Vincent was launched on 10 September 1908 and was part of the 1st Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she engaged the German battlecruiser SMS Moltke, and fired a total of 98 twelve-inch shells during the Battle. Arthur Whitwell was born in Rotherhithe, London, on 12 June 1892 and joined the Royal Navy as a Writer 3rd Class on 10 June 1912. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. St. Vincent from the outbreak of War to 26 July 1916, and was promoted Writer 2nd Class on 9 June 1916, and Writer 1st Class on 13 September 1918. Advanced Chief Petty Officer Writer on 4 January 1924, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 6 September 1927.

Eight: Lieutenant-Commander (Engineer) G. A. Gridgeman, H.M.S. Tiger, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.853, G. A. Gridgeman. E.R.A.3., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Art. Eng. G. A. Gridgeman. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued, good very fine and better (8) £200-£240 --- Provenance: Ron Tuppen Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, March 2013. The battlecruiser H.M.S. Tiger was launched on 15 December 1913 and was part of the 1st Battlecruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 303 shells from her main guns during the battle, and was credited with one hit on the Moltke and two on the von der Tann. George Atkinson Gridgeman was born in Hull, Yorkshire, on 24 September 1886 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Engine Room Artificer 4th Class on 24 May 1909. Advanced Engine Room Artificer 3rd Class on 3 February 1913, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Tiger from 3 October 1914 to the end of the War, and was promoted Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 3 February 1916, and Chief Engine Room Artificer 2nd Class on 1 May 1917. He was appointed Artificer Engineer on 1 May 1918 and was advanced to Commissioned Engineer in May 1928 and Lieutenant (Engineer) in March 1933. He retired in 1937 but returned to the service in 1940, becoming a Lieutenant Commander (Engineer) in 1942. Sold together with the original documents appointing the recipient Artificer Engineer and Commissioned Engineer.

Five: Petty Officer E. H. Spiller, H.M.S. Valiant, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (188091, E. H. Spiller, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (188091. E. H. Spiller. P.O. R.N.); Defence Medal; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (188091 E. H. Spiller, P.O. H.M.S. Snipe.) good very fine (5) £120-£160 --- The battleship H.M.S. Valiant was launched on 4 November 1914 and was part of the 5th Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 288 fifteen-inch shells during the Battle. Edwin Henry Spiller was born in Musbury, Devon, on 2 June 1880 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 30 April 1896. Advanced Petty Officer on 1 November 1912, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 July 1913, and served during the Great War in H.M.S. Valiant from 13 January 1916 to the end of the War. Shore pensioned on 24 June 1920, he subsequently joined the Royal Fleet Reserve on 26 June 1921.

Four: Commissioned Electrician E. L. Hawkins, H.M.S. Vanguard, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (347649, E. L. Hawkins, C.E.A.2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (347649 E. L. Hawkins. C.E.A.2 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (347649 E. L. Hawkins. C.E.A.1. H.M.S. Benbow.) edge bruising, polished, nearly very fine (4) £160-£200 --- The dreadnought battleship H.M.S. Vanguard was launched on 22 February 1909 and was part of the 4th Battle Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she fired a total of 80 twelve-inch shells and 10 four-inch shells during the battle. Ernest Loney Hawkins was born in Portsea, Hampshire, on 20 July 1886 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class on 5 March 1907. Advanced Chief Electrical Artificer 2nd Class on 1 April 1914, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Vanguard from the outbreak of War, and is still recorded as being borne on her books when she exploded at Scapa Flow on 9 July 1917 with the loss of virtually all hands (although he was clearly not aboard at the time). Promoted Chief Electrical Artificer 1st Class on 30 March 1920, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 15 March 1922, and was appointed Warrant Electrician on 2 June 1927. Commissioned Electrician on 29 June 1936, he transferred to the Retired List on 20 July 1936.

Three: Lieutenant-Commander J. Smith, H.M.S. Warrior, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J.1967. J. Smith. L.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Gnr. J. Smith. R.N.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, both contemporarily engraved ‘Lt. Cdr. J. Smith R.N.’, good very fine (5) £140-£180 --- The armoured cruiser H.M.S. Warrior was launched on 22 February 1909 and was part of the 1st Cruiser Squadron at the Battle of Jutland, where she was heavily damaged by German shells, and having been taken in tow, foundered on 1 June 1916 James Smith was born in Anstruther Wester, Fife, on 24 March 1892 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 28 June 1908. Advanced Leading Seaman on 1 May 1914, he served during the Great War in H.M.S. Warrior from the outbreak of War. At Jutland the armoured cruisers H.M.S. Defence and Warrior, part of the 1st Cruiser Squadron, were closing with the disabled German light cruiser Wiesbaden, when they came under concentrated fire from the battlecruiser Derfflinger and four battleships at less than 8,000 yards. Defence blew up and Warrior was heavily damaged and was only saved from from further punishment when the German ships switched their fire to the more tempting target in the form of the battleship Warspite whose steering had become jammed. Badly damaged, Warrior was able to make her way out of the battle zone and was eventually taken in tow by the seaplane carrier Engadine who took off her surviving crew of 743. However, the ship could not be saved and she was abandoned the next day and subsequently foundered, with the loss of 70 lives. Smith was advanced Petty Officer on 1 July 1916, and was commissioned Gunner on 3 September 1917. He was promoted Chief Gunner on 12 December 1927, and Lieutenant on 3 March 1939. He served at home during the Great War, and transferred to the Retired List with the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 3 March 1947.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of nine awarded to Major J. A. Lasenby, Pioneer Corps, late Royal Horse Artillery, who was decorated for gallantry in 1918 as a Forward Observation Officer when the building he was occupying was demolished by repeated hits from artillery shells, he and his signaller only escaping by means of a rope Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star, with copy clasp (55575 W.O. Cl. II. J. A. Lasenby. R.H.A.) later small impressed naming; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (2-Lieut. J. A. Lasenby.) later impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (9) £700-£900 --- M.C,. London Gazette 26 July 1918: ‘2nd Lt. James Arthur Lasenby, R.F.A. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as F.O.O. in action. Throughout the day he displayed the highest courage and resource, keeping in touch with the infantry and his battery, although the shelling was heavy and continuous, and the building, which was his observation post, was repeatedly hit and finally demolished, he and his signaller only escaping by means of a rope. The information he sent in was of the greatest value.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 8 November 1945: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished service in North-West Europe - Major J. A. Lasenby, M.C., Pioneer Corps.’ Great War M.I.D. not confirmed. Delhi Durbar 1911 confirmed on the roll of “N” Battery, Royal Horse Artillery, which notes that a replacement medal was issued in May 1934. Annotations on his Medal Index Card appear to indicate that replacement Great War medals were issued in September 1937. James Arthur Lasenby served in France as a Bombardier, R.H.A., from 27 September 1914. Rising to the rank of Battery Sergeant-Major, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 21 February 1917, ‘for service in the field’. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 21 August 1918, and retired on 1 June 1920. Placed on the Reserve of Officers, he was transferred on 21 February 1940, to the Auxiliary Military Pioneer Corps and served with this unit in North-West Europe in 1944-45. He afterwards settled in New Zealand, residing at Somerset Place, Porirua East, and last had his nine medals mounted by the Disabled Serviceman’s Shop in Willis Street, Wellington, in August 1967. Sold with copied research and related ribbon bar.

Silver bowl on central foot, oval shape, decorated with shells, fluted and ornaments, hallmarked, 212g; 10x18 cm.

Brown salt-glaze decorated with applied mottoes and floral designs.Verses reads HE THAT BUYS GOOD ALE BUYS NOTHING ELSE, HE THAT BUYS LAND BUYS STONES, HE THAT BUYS FLESH BUYS BONES, HE THAT BUYS EGGS BUYS MANY SHELLS. Impressed Doulton Lambeth backstamp. Issued: c. 1884Dimensions: 7.75"HManufacturer: Doulton LambethCountry of Origin: England

Garden pots and urns: A pair of Pulham stoneware urns, late 19th century, stamped Pulham’s terracotta Broxbourne, 61cm highPart of the Irish Collection of Garden Statuary and Ornament, see lot 35 for further informationThe Pulham company was established in 1820 but made terracotta from around 1846 on into the 20th century, with workshops in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. By the 1880’s the company was concentrating on garden and landscape ornaments. A catalogue of 1915, indicates that their wares were made of “Pulhamite” stone, which, is considered the best material for all designed stonework in connection with the garden for the following reasons: Pulhamite stone is more durable than natural stone, for it never decays and never shells or flakes, cement is not used in its composition, it is a lighter substance, making more elegant productions than any other so called artificial stone. This is an important point, as the sides of a Pulhamite vase give more space for soil. It is the colour of light stone. There is nothing deleterious to plant life in it, in fact, owing to the nature of the material, the opposite may be said in its favour. We guarantee its durability, and can refer to work which has been exposed for 70 years. If desired we can reproduce in the antique style, and copies can be made from practically any existing examples.The company held appointments to H.M. King Edward VII, H.M. King George V and H.M. Queen Alexandria.

SCRAPS, selection, inc. nursery rhymes (13), sea shells (45), military, costumes, butterflies, animals, floral etc., mixed sizes, G to VG, 175*

A silver Salver, London, with scrolling rim interspersed by shells, embossed centre on three hoof feet, 32cms (12 1/2"). (1)

A very good George III period inlaid mahogany Linen Press / Wardrobe, the moulded cornice over two large panel doors in finely figured & segmented mahogany and with centre shells, satinwood inlay, and mahogany crossbanding, on two short and two long similar drawers with original oval brass drop handles, on bracket feet, 219 cms (7'2") high. (1)

Wedgwood Cavendish pattern part dinner service, 20th century, printed marks, printed with ochre shells and scrolls within blue line and gilt border, comprising a circular vegetable dish and domed cover, a sauceboat and stand, an oval vegetable dish, an oval serving dish, eight bowls, eight dinner plates, eight luncheon plates, 16 assorted side platesCondition ReportMinor wear to some bases (sauce boat, serving dish and some plates).Some dirty marks/stains on larger pieces.Minor patches of gilt loss on some plates.

A box containing a boxed cheese board, lidded trinket boxes, shells, maracas, replica flintlock pistol etc.

A box containing various glassware and shells

Lise B Moorcroft hand thrown large bowl decorated with a seahorse on the interior and shells on the exterior. 1994. In good condition with no obvious faults or damage. Some minor glaze faults to the top rim from firing.. 34cm diameter. 11cm tall

An Edwardian gilt-composition mirror in 18th century style, the rectangular bevelled plate within a frame modelled with shells, flowers and c-scrolls. Overall 65cm by 88cm

A set of six George IV rosewood dining chairs, attributed to Gillows, each with reeded cartouche-shaped back incorporating scrolls and stylised shells, above a woven cane seat, on reeded tapering legs. (6) 86cm by 47cm by 49cm

Fossils: a group of four including an ammonite and two oyster shells, one bearing a label inscribed "from the Western Valley". (4) Largest 7.5cm by 6.5cm

Emily - a late 18th / early 19th century Chinese Canton export carved ivory brise fan (中国雕花象牙扇), with guardsticks carved in relief to each side, the sticks carved and pierced in relief with floral and geometric patterns surrounding a central roundel containing the name Emily, all set below an upper frieze of many carved shells and sea creatures, on the lower gorge is a carved monogram, 17cm long

A pair of silver plated mussel eaters, realistically modelled as shells, with sprung hinges, 6cm long (2)

A 19th Century English antique Rococo influence gilt firescreen having a carved wooden frame detailed with shells raised on scrolled splayed feet supports. Central panel having embroidered floral scrolls and sprays. Measures: 106cm x 57cm x 34cm.

An early 19th century mahogany wheel barometer, case with broken pediment cornice and inlaid marquetry shells and sunbursts, 20cm silvered dial signed J. Frigerio, London no. 281 with thermometer above, 98cm high Condition Report: Cleaned and restored throughout- probably 30-40 years ago. Later finial Condition Report Disclaimer

Four Victorian graduated jugs, printed and painted with sea shells and coral, 25cm high and smaller Condition: All jugs with general wear to gilding, largest with significant crazing, third with significant cracks to neck and body. **Ceramics & Glass/Oriental - We endeavour to mention any post-production damage we can see, either with the naked eye or a magnifying glass. Where requested, we will place the item under UV light to check for professional restoration. We do not automatically mention such standard occurrences as fine glaze crazing or kiln dust which are by-products of manufacture as opposed to signs of damage. **Due to current lockdown conditions this is an online-only sale and bidders are only able to view lots by appointment. Please therefore read the following: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.