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A collection of florally decorated English porcelain, early to mid-19th centurycomprising a John Rose Coalport dessert dish, circa 1825, of oval moulded form, painted with polychrome bouquets and gilded scrolls and tendrils within a deep cobalt border, unmarked but matching pattern 737, 26cm wide; a John and William Ridgway saucer, pattern 2/1070, circa 1814, decorated with a flower basket and stylised conch and nautilus shells to the broad cobalt border, pattern number but no factory mark, 14cm diameter; a Coalport 'No. 7' shape coffee cup and saucer, circa 1830-35, decorated with sprays of polychrome flowers within a blue and gilt border; a Copeland coffee cup and saucer, decorated with flowers against lemon yellow ground with blue borders, printed 'fancy' factory mark in green, pattern 8543; a Spode coffee cup and saucer, pattern number rubbed but possibly 4801; a Derby plate, red crossed batons below crown, 25cm diameter; together with a pair of John Yates coffee cups, a London-shaped teacup, numbered 669 to the base and an unmarked slop bowl (qty)Provenance: The Malcolm Sargeant Collection.

An early-mid 20th centuryItalian, Baroque style, gilt-wood mirror, pierced and carved with scrolling foliage, shells and an inner reel border, modern plate, some damage, paper label verso 'Riccardo Alb?ani, Doratore Verni..., Vendita, di cornici antiche ed altri oggetti, Firenze, via Maggio N, 1932', 96cm wide x 121cm highMany isolated chips and gilding very rubbed in places, but generall ok.

A group of shells, star fish, corals, etc. (a quantity)

An Elizabeth II silver candelabra, the top with two flame shaped candle snuffers, the body heavily decorated with shells, scrolls, etc., Birmingham 1973, loaded, 26cm high, 30oz gross.

A cased set of six silver teaspoons and sugar tongs, bowls in the form of shells, Wakely & Wheeler, London 1896, combined approx 2.8ozt.

Two artisan floorstanding lamps, one with abstract insect-effect stand with coiled tapering supports, with shade made of stone, shells, and small abstract bone-shaped pieces, height 112cm, and one of circular fungus form with abstract base, height 150cm (2).

A 20th century sterling silver child's christening bowl of circular form, the side engine turned with a row of alphabet blocks, flanked by a pierced tab handle, stamped mark for Meriden Britannia Co to base, length 14.8cm, and a Continental .900 silver sauceboat, the rim cast with scallop shells and scrolls, flanked by a dragon handle, on a circular stepped foot, length 22cm, total weight 338.8g.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A large collection of copper and metal ware to include advertising tins, commemorative railway plaques, shells, box of special ales, and a collection of royal commemorative wares, boxed gas mask (unchecked),

Quantity of shells and baskets

Pair of carved and engraved mother of pearl shells overall decorated with owl and bird on a branch with foliage. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

Two trays of miniature Crested ware to include: conch shells, vases, lighthouses, boat, ceremonial chair etc. (2)(B.P. 21% + VAT)

HAMMERED COPPER JUG BY JS & S, SHIPS PLAQUE, BRASS HANDLED PLANTER, ALUMINIUM TRAY, A DUCK, A CAR & ETHNIC FOLDER WITH SEA SHELLS

EARLY BELLEEK SEA SHELLS VASE

PRIVATE MUSEUM of SHELLS, MINERALS, etc., contained in a mahogany box with trays (1 tray full), with foolscap book, m.s., listing the minerals, late 19th / early 20th c., sold as is, box 14 x 18 x 9.5 inches deep.

A GEORGE III SWING HANDLED CAKE BASKET of rectangular form with rounded corners and a border of gadrooning with foliate shells at the corners, engraved coat of arms and monogram, by Thomas Robins, London 1808; 13.85" (35.2cm) long; 37.25 oz (2)

A MIXED LOT:- a George V sauceboat on 3 legs with a leaf-capped flying scroll handle, a Victorian cream jug with gilt interior and embossed decoration, two butter shells, a pepperette and a George V Britannia-standard, mounted shaving brush, initialled (boxed); the sauceboat 7.5" (19cm) long; 20 oz weighable silver (6)

A VICTORIAN ENGINE-TURNED SNUFF BOX with reeded sides and raised borders of chased flowers and shells, the cartouche inscribed "G.L. Went from C.W. 1878", gilt interior, by Edward Smith, Birmingham 1829; 3.6" (9.2cm) long; 5.35 oz

An early 19th century style giltwood mirror, late 20th century, the pierced frame carved with shells, foliage and rocaille, 36 x 28in. (91.5 x 71cm.).

A fine 19th century Sheraton Revival painted satinwood sofa table, the rectangular dropflap top with rounded angles and painted floral and foliate meander border, centred by a painted oval reserve of a Bacchanale group within a foliate and husk frame suspending a pair of bead framed portrait miniatures to the dropflaps, over a pair of frieze drawers with original turned mahogany handles, raised on vase shaped end supports united by twin stretchers centred by an oval with painted musical trophy, on paired swept legs painted with shells and foliage, 37 ¾ x 24in. (96 x 61cm.), 29 ¼in. (74.25cm.) high.

A cased pair of Victorian open salts fashioned as scallop shells, H. Bros, Birmingham, 1896, each having gilt interiors, raised on three ball feet, matching spoons, 2in. (5cm.) at widest, weight 0.81 tr.oz. * Very good condition, doesn't seem to be used.

A monumental and impressive silver plated and parcel gilt table centrepiece, late 20th century, the shallow lobster and scallop shell embossed bowl with gilt interior on a fluted urn stem raised by four satyress supports, the semi-nude figures with parcel gilt fur legs and hoofs, the central shaped pillar adorned with lion masks and conch shells, raised on domed and stepped circular base with floral and scroll decoration and gadroon rim, 18 ½in. (47cm.) diameter, 16 ½in. (42cm.) high. * Some rubbing to silver plate throughout, gilt interior to bowl marked in area's, parcel gilt rubbed to high area's, good, very pleasing to the eye.

An assortment of shells. Of assorted sizes and examples, including a conch, coral, crabs etc

Pair of WWI Trench Art egg cups made from the fuzes of French shrapnel shells, each H: 75 mm. P&P Group 1 (£14+VAT for the first lot and £1+VAT for subsequent lots)

3 boxes with various shells, ostrich eggs, lidded boxes, neckdress on standard and decoration

ENTOMOLOGY INTEREST: A CASED DISPLAY OF BRITISH BUTTERFLIES, a wooden glazed display case containing twenty five butterflies including Peacock, Tortoishell, Comma, brown, white and blue butterflies, case size 28cm x 23cm x 5cm, together with a circular wooden plaque decorated with whelk/snail shells diameter 22.5cm (2) (Condition report: generally ok, butterflies in fair condition overall, sd)

CRESTED CHINA AND ASSORTED SEA SHELLS

Linda Richardson (Contemporary) nine signed and numbered etchings and prints - 'Fish', A/P, 43.5cm x 32cm, 'Ewe', A/P, 43cm x 32cm , 'Anemones', A/P, 26cm x 37cm, 'Landscape I' 3/50, 24cm x 21.5cm, 'Pots & Jugs' 1/50, 25cm x 18cm, 'Swine' 7/30, 11.5cm x 18cm,, 'Shells' 6/50, 8cm x 7.5cm, 'Flowers' A/P, 10cm x 11cm, 'Night tide' 2/30, 15.5cm x 12.5cm (9)

A Royal Dux figurine,circa 1918, depicting classically dressed maiden between two up turned shells stamped 1091 to base with pink triangular lozenge.

Victorian boutique of flowers crafted entirely from shells, housed within a glass dome, approx 52 cms h.

A collection of decorative mixed sea shells.

A box of mixed collectables to include a quantity of mixed hats and a collection of sea shells.

Swarovski crystal ornaments including shells, and starfish, one with simulated pearl (4)

A Royal Dux centrepiece, modelled asa young maiden with fishing net and catch, flanked by two clam shells on moulded and reticulate foliate base, pink triangle and impressed marks

PAIR OF REPRODUCTION PRINTS OF SHELLS each 39cm x 28cm Provenance: Part of the residual contents of Newton Surmaville

Two shells carved with cameos, of Classical portraits

A COLLECTION OF INTERESTING VINTAGE SEA SHELLS.

A Cowrie shell collar together with 2 cowrie shell necklaces and a necklet of tiny conch shells. Longest necklace approx 120cm

A large Mauritian conch shell carved with a horse, and three various large South Sea island shells. Circa 1965 or earlier. 35cm.

Große Deckeldose, 800er Silber, Ferdinand Henssler/Hanau, um 1900, im Barockstil, mit reichem Dekor aus Rocaillen, Akanthusblatt, Blüten und Muscheln, mit freien Kartuschen, teilw. Handarbeit, nachgestochen und punziert,ca. 18 x 15 x 12 cm, ca. 695 g. InnenvergoldungBig Bonbonniere, 800 silver, Ferdinand Henssler/Hanau , approx. 1900, in baroque style, with rich rocailles decor, acanthus leaf, blossoms and shells, with free cartouches, partly hand-made, re-engraved and chased, approx. 18 x 15 x 12 cm, approx. 695 g. inner gilding

Natural History - Conchology - a collection of exotic sea shells, various, conch; pearl nautilus; an amethyst quartz specimen; etc

Natural History - Conchology - a collection of exotic sea shells and marine specimens, including cowrie; sea urchin; spiny nautilus; mushroom coral; etc, the box with brass swan neck carrying handles, 49cm wide overall

Conchology - a 19th century brass studded leather cloth rectangular box, hinged cover with brass swan neck handle, enclosing a collection of sea shells and geological specimens, 39cm wide

A PAIR OF LATE 19TH CENTURY ANDAMAN ISLANDS CARVED PENAL COLONY PEARL SHELLS

LYNDA BONIECKA (XXI). Sea shells on the beach in the moonlight, signed right and dated '77, oil on canvas, framed, 40 x 40 cm

A pair of faux nautilus shells under plastic domes

A Bamileke Kam mask, Cameroon, with a knotted hair coiffure and material covered beard strung with cowrie shells, ghost marks of circular studs throughout the face, 39.5cm; a further Kam mask, with cowrie shell coiffure and beard secured by fibrous string and earth, impressed marks to the eyebrows, 37cm; and a Kam mask with linear carved coiffure and beard, 35cmThe Roger Todd Collection, London, UK.

Two Bamileke Kam masks, Cameroon, each covered in strung cowrie shells on a material ground, with strung blue glass beaded eyes, one with further strung glass beads around the tip of the nose and with a fibrous hair beard, a larger shell fragment behind the coiffure, the other with an ink inscribed label 'Mr. Roger c/o Rev. H. Knopfli, Basel Mission', 34cm & 37cmRoger Todd Collection, London, UK.

1961 Triumph T100Registration number FAS 396Frame number H24484Engine number 5TAH956918,427 recorded milesPresent owner for 3 years Fitted with a 5TA engine Engine fitted with new big end, shells, piston rings New carburettor, battery, tyres, Electrex World 12 volt electronic ignition and charging system Hella headlight, Daytona bars, excellent paintworkRuns, sounds and looks very good Last used Sept 2021 Will need light re-commissioning before useV5C

A CONTINENTAL SILVER-HILTED SMALLSWORD, CIRCA 1760; with tapering slender blade of diamond section, stamped ~X SEBASTEANO X ERNANDEZ XXX EN X TOLEDO XXX~within the fuller on the respective faces and with the bladesmith~s mark, a stylised cross of St James, silver hilt cast and chased with rococo scrolls and shells in low relief against a punched ground, including boatshell guard, a pair of straight quillons with globular terminals, knuckle-guard with the marks, including the maker~s initials, perhaps DN (rubbed), compressed spherical pommel and solid grip decorated en suite69.7 cm; 27 1/2 in blade;

Tribal interestDayak baby carrier, Borneo, the woven cane body with an applied beadwork panel, hung with further beads, shells and bells, with carrying strap, 32cm highAt present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a full condition report.

Pair of Sailors sweetheart or valentine terrariumsVictorian, composed of various arranged sea shells depicting floral arrangements and birds, on wooden bases under glass domes, 46cm high overall (2)Overall wear, some damage, losses, movement, some pieces need reattaching or moving.

‘Ardent has been hit badly. We are proceeding to render assistance. Too late for fire-fighting. They are abandoning ship. I was sent up to help out. The back of the ship is ripped open like a tin can with flames and black smoke pouring out. All the blokes are on the superstructure dressed in survival suits and lifejackets. Two blokes are stuck behind the fire right on the back end. Jumped into sea, both get lifejackets on but no suits. A Wessex helicopter is picking them up. Alongside the ship now. 168 survivors, 20 missing, 30 injured, some seriously. Bloke came on with his fingers missing off his left hand, bandaged up roughly. Other blokes are covered in blood. Most of them suffering shock. It’s hard getting them to walk the right way…’ Cardin’s diary entry for Friday 21 May 1982, refers. The South Atlantic Medal awarded to Leading Radio Operator (General) P. Cardin, Royal Navy, who kept a diary of events aboard H.M.S. Yarmouth in the period April to July 1982 - a detailed and poignant record which is included with his Medal and now forms the basis of his book ‘Return to Bomb Alley, 1982, The Falklands Deception’ South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (LRO (G) P. Cardin, D156563D, HMS Yarmouth) ship’s name officially corrected, good very fine £1,000-£1,400 --- Paul Cardin was born in Wallasey, Cheshire, in August 1959 and joined the Royal Navy in February 1976. He served with the Royal Nay in H.M.S. Yarmouth during the South Atlantic campaign in 1982, during which he compiled a detailed and poignant diary, and left the Royal Navy in February 1983. His book, Return to Bomb Alley, 1982, The Falklands Deception, based on his diary, was published in 2022. H.M.S. Yarmouth, a Rothesay-class frigate, was commanded by Commander A. Morton, R.N., who was awarded the D.S.C. in respect of his ship’s part in the Falklands War. In the London Gazette of 8 October 1982, the citation for his decoration stated that it was ‘remarkable’ that the Yarmouth came through the operations unscathed … ‘She was in the thick of much of the action, accounting for several enemy aircraft in the Falkland Sound and San Carlos Water and carried out a prodigious amount of Naval Gunfire Support’. Most notably that gunfire support was in respect of the attack on Mount Tumbledown, an action that contributed to Yarmouth’s impressive expenditure of over 1,000 shells from her 4.5-inch guns in the period May to June 1982. Cardin and his shipmates also undertook valuable rescue operations, most notably on the occasion of the loss of H.M.S. Sheffield and H.M.S. Ardent. Fortunately for posterity’s sake, Cardin kept a diary of events during his time in the South Atlantic, a diary with numerous references to Yarmouth’s “Air Raid Warning Reds”. Yet it serves too as a useful journal in respect of the bigger picture, in addition to relating some poignant stories: ‘Point of interest: During the exocet attack on us a few weeks ago, the day the Sheffield was hit, a white dove was seen to land on our flight deck. A signal received today from Avenger, who was unsuccessfully attacked yesterday, reported a white dove landing on the foc’sle when the missile was sighted.’ And on the Glamorgan’s losses: ‘Casualties from Glamorgan: 12 dead, 16 injured (one seriously, both legs amputated). The injuries are bad again. Flight deck crew and cooks suffered the most. Eye injuries, broken arms and legs, smoke inhalation, cuts and shock … The missile went in through the flight deck (unusual for an Exocet).’ Sold with the recipient’s original desk diary, covering the period 5 April to 12 July 1982, 32pp., with often detailed hourly entries and commentary; named enclosure for the South Atlantic Medal; various photographic images; and a copy of the recipient’s 2022 book Return to Bomb Alley, 1982, The Falklands Deception.

A rare Great War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Battery Sergeant-Major A. J. Mulcahy, 2nd Canadian Motor Machine-Gun Brigade, an original member of the 50-strong Yukon Motor Machine Gun Battery Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (107449 B.S. Mjr. A. J. Mulcahy. 2/Can: M.M.G. Bde.); British War and Victory Medals (107449 W.O. Cl. 2 A. J. Mulcahy, C.M.G. Bde) nearly extremely fine (3) £2,000-£2,600 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 11 March 1920: ‘B.S.M. A. J. Mulcahy, 2nd Bn. M.M.G. Bde. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Naves, 10th October, 1918. While holding the bridgehead over the Erclin River he was in charge of four guns, and pushed forward to protect the bridging party. The position was heavily shelled with gas shells, and one shell landed near one of his guns. Though slightly wounded he dragged the gunners out of the cloud, administered first aid, and directed new men to man the guns.’ Yukon Motor Machine Gun Battery At the beginning of the First World War, the Canadian Minister of Militia and Defence, Colonel Sam Hughes accepted offers of financial assistance from several prominent citizens to raise four machine gun units. One of them was the Yukon Motor Machine Gun Battery. It was organised privately by Joseph Whiteside Boyle; better known as ‘Klondike Joe’ Boyle. Originally, it was to be a small force of 50 men with horses and rapid firing guns. Recruiting began in Dawson City where they were known as the "Yukon Boys". They were outfitted in khaki trousers and woollen shirts to match, yellow mackinaws, and stiff brimmed sombreros. Their cap badge consisted of crossed machine guns with a miner's pan on top on which were superimposed the initials "YT" (Yukon Territory). Legend has it that at least the first fifty men to enlist had an actual gold nugget in the ‘pan’. While still in Dawson City, they were given some basic military training and drilled by two R.C.M.P. officers. Boyle finally had them taken to Victoria B.C. where he continued to pay for their upkeep until the Canadian government took over the unit and moved them to Vancouver. By that time, they were listed as a machine gun section to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. They went overseas to the U.K. with that regiment in May 1915. When in the U.K., the Yukon Battery was amalgamated for a short time with one of the other four units, the Borden Battery. By June 1916, the Yukon's total strength had dwindled to 34 men. It was then sent to the Canadian Machine School as a prelude to being attached to 4th Canadian Infantry Division. In August 1916, having received its complement of Armoured Autocars and other equipment, it was sent to France to join the 4th Division. It fought with 4th Division until 3 December 1916, when it finally joined the other motor machine gun batteries in what was known as 1st Canadian Motor Machine Gun Brigade (1st C.M.M.G.B.). The Brigade fought as machine gunners in all of the major battles that Canadians participated in such as Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele among others. They also supported many different British formations. On 8 June 1918, the Brigade was reorganised with the addition of new units and was split into two brigades, the 1st and 2nd C.M.M.G.B. The Yukon Machine Gun Battery was moved to 2nd C.M.M.G.B. and fought with that unit to the end of the war. Both brigades came into their own during the desperate German offensive of 1918 where they moved throughout the battlefield in their armoured Autocars providing machine gun support wherever required. Sold with copied portrait photograph of Mulcahy wearing medal ribbons and the rare Yukon M.M.G. Battery cap badge.

An unusual Second War ‘Invasion of the South of France’, Operation Dragoon D.S.M. group of six awarded to Petty Officer Rigger J. J. Wright, Royal Navy, a Fleet Salvage crane driver from H.M.S. Byrsa who rescued two cranes under close range enemy mortar fire at Toulon Docks Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P.O. Rigger J. J. Wright. C/JX. 583600) mounted on original investiture pin; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, extremely fine (6) £1,400-£1,800 --- D.S.M. London Gazette 27 March 1945: ‘For distinguished service and gallantry during the invasion of the South of France - Petty Officer John Joseph Wright, C/JX. 583600.’ The original recommendation states: ‘On 24 August 1944 in a narrow street approaching Toulon docks two mobile 15 ton cranes in Wright’s charge became the target of close range enemy mortar fire. One crane was immediately hit, but Wright first turned the undamaged crane and then in full view of the enemy ran back and turned the other and brought it to safety. His outstanding courage and coolness undoubtedly saved these valuable and irreplaceable pieces of equipment.’ Description of action on recommendation dated 6 December 1944: ‘Operation “Dragoon”. Moving up of advanced salvage parties and equipment from the landing beaches to points of Toulon and Marseilles.’ John Joseph Wright was a skilled mechanic who volunteered and joined the Royal Army Service Corps at Chatham on 25 October 1939, and was sent as a driver to Egypt on 12 November 1939, at Abbassie Barracks, Heliopolis. He was driver to Generals Wilson, Stone, O’Connor and Sir James Marshall Cornwall and served in Egypt, Corsica, Italy, Southern France, Belgium and Germany. On 7 December 1942 he volunteered for the Royal Navy and was accepted. He was posted to the Royal Navy Fleet Salvage branch and was in a party of 30 Officers and men of H.M.S. Byrsa during the invasion of Southern France, holding the rank Petty Officer Rigger (crane driver). There were two of these 15 ton vehicles, the other driven by his brother. After the landings they were held up by a German Fortress at St. Tropez and were under heavy mortar fire. His brother was in trouble with his crane, so he drove to him and let him drive his vehicle, whilst under fire he got the other one started. He picked up two men from the Salvage Fleet, who were sheltering from mortar shells, and took them to safety. He finished his service on H.M.S. Lynx. After the war he lived at his home town of Strood, Rochester, and worked for some time at Chatham Dockyard. Sold with some copied research.

A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. and Second Award Bar group of four awarded to Sergeant C. E. Ranner, “F” Special (Cylinder) Company, Special Brigade, Royal Engineers, who was involved in the first British gas attack at the battle of Loos Military Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (113424 Sjt: C. E. Ranner. ‘F’ Spec: Coy. R.E.); 1914-15 Star (113424 Cpl. C. E. Ranner, R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (113424 Sjt. C. E. Ranner. R.E.) mounted for display, extremely fine (4) £800-£1,000 --- M.M. London Gazette 21 August 1917. M.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 23 February 1918. Charles E. Ranner originally served as Private No. 18260, Liverpool Regiment before transferring to one of the new specialist gas companies of the Royal Engineers. After training in England, he served in France from 14 September 1915, taking part shortly afterwards in the first British gas attack at the battle of Loos, when much of the gas was blown back into the faces of the British troops. Ranner is mentioned in a short description of the action by gas corporal Ronald Purves: ‘The bombardment was pretty hellish, absolutely indescribable. At 5:40 a.m. Sergt. Reilly came along and gave the order to let off the gas at 5:50 a.m., and we did. Leaks of Chlorine gas came out at the joints, but after some struggling got things going. Mac turned on the first one as I threw out the pipe, & then did nothing. So went at it as best I could, choking, coughing, half-blinded, and feeling as if the last moments had come. It’s impossible to put any of the sensations on paper; but I shall not forget it after I get home. At my 6th or 7th cylinder, Rayner [sic] came along and told me to shut off because our own men were being gassed. My own bit was thick with gas, and I couldn’t see except in a blink or two. A hail of shells, both British and German, were landing all around, and a rattle of machine guns was everywhere.’ “F” Special (Cylinder) Company was one of the special units of the Royal Engineers established to use chemical weapons after Chlorine Gas was first used on the Western Front by the Germans against French units in the Ypres Salient in 1915. Volunteers with a knowledge of chemistry were sought among universities and colleges at home, as well as from the ranks of the BEF, with immediate promotion to corporal – chemist corporal. A suitable base was found at Helfaut, a village four or five miles due south of St Omer (where GHQ was located at the time), where it remained as the depot for the rest of the war. At first two Special Companies were formed but they had been increased to four by the time the Loos offensive opened on 25 September 1915. In 1916 the four companies were expanded into the ‘Special Brigade’ consisting of 16 ‘Cylinder’ companies, one ‘Projector’ company (flame thrower) and four ‘Mortar’ companies, some 6,000 officers and men. This organisation remained unchanged to the end of the war.

A Great War ‘Western Front 1917’ M.M. group of three awarded to Gunner G. A. Kelly, 2nd Divisional Artillery Column, Canadian Field Artillery, attached 2nd Divisional Signal Company Military Medal, G.V.R. (427 Gnr: G. A. Kelly. 2/C.D.A. Can: F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (427 Bmbr. G. A. Kelly. C.F.A.) mounted as worn with ribbon only for 1914-15 Star, toned, good very fine (3) £260-£300 --- M.M. London Gazette 18 July 1917: The original recommendation states: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Farbus during the operations of 3-9 May 1917. When acting as linesman with Sapper W. B. Wheeler from forward report centre to Brigades during the operations of 3-9 May, these linesmen continued to repair lines, crossing through several enemy barrages, and remained on duty during nights when enemy continued to shell area with gas shells. These two linesmen by their great courage were largely instrumental in keeping communications open between the Brigades and Divisional Artillery Headquarters.’ George Alfred Kelly was born at Douglas, Isle of Man, on 14 February 1890. He was married and living at McDermott Avenue, Winnipeg, when he enlisted there for the C.E.F. on 21 January 1915. He served in France with the Canadian Field Artillery from 17 September 1915, and was discharged at Toronto on 31 May 1919. Sold with copied attestation and discharge papers.

A fine Second War 1944 ‘Battle of Admin Box’ M.M. awarded to Sapper D. H. P. Flatman, 55th Observation Squadron, Royal Engineers, an explosives expert, whose gallantry and behind the lines ‘specialist’ work, was also recognised when attached to No. 44 Commando, Royal Marines for Operation Screwdriver - the amphibious landing and attack at Alethangyaw in March 1944 Military Medal, G.VI.R. (1945587 Spr. D. H. P. Flatman, R.E.) good very fine £3,000-£4,000 --- 1 of 9 M.M.’s awarded to the Royal Engineers for services in the Burma theatre of operations. M.M. London Gazette 8 February 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘In Arakan. a) On 7 February when 7 Div HQ had been overrun and stragglers were coming back, helped by his cheerfulness to restore confidence at a critical time and helped to form the first defence positions East of the Admin Box. b) On 8 February he went out with other volunteers into No Man’s Land and helped to drive back some 30 heavy bridging and workshop vehicles, although in full view of the enemy and although the area was under mortar fire. c) On 13 February when during an enemy raid on the Admin Box some 16 vehicles were set on fire, he was prominent in helping to extinguish flames. d) During the whole period 7-27 February he continued to encourage others by his cheerfulness and courage, although often under fire from enemy small arms and shells. e) During the period 9-16 March he was attached to 44 R.M. Commando. He again set a fine example while operating behind the Japanese lines and was responsible, with one other BOR, for covering a move the commando, by effects, in the Alethangyan area. f) Since that period he has taken part in numerous patrols against the enemy and has always set a fine example of cheerfulness and courage.’ David Flatman served with the 55th Observation Squadron, Royal Engineers during the Second War. He was attached to Major-General Frank Messervy’s 7th Division HQ when it was overrun by vastly superior Japanese forces, 7 February 1944, and Flatman subsequently distinguished himself during the Battle of Admin Box. After taking part in the epic three week siege of Admin Box, Flatman and one other man from his unit were attached to No. 44 Commando, Royal Marines for the raid on Alethangyan (Operation Screwdriver) in March 1944. The latter landed at Alethangyaw with the task of taking the town as the essential prerequisite for the rest of the 3rd Special Service Brigade to pass through it and advance into the surrounding hills to engage the Japanese. The landing was resisted fiercely by the fire of emplaced machine guns and snipers, and for the next 48 hours 44 Commando was involved in a succession of running battles with the Japanese and also carried out a reconnaissance of the surrounding hills. The undertaking claimed some 40 to 50 Japanese dead for the loss of four commandos declared missing believed dead. Flatman took part in the amphibious landing, and subsequent attack, with his role being described in the unit report as thus: ‘Two other ranks of 55th Observation Squadron were attached to 44 (RM) Commando... and remained with the Unit throughout the operation. Their deception devices were used with success on two occasions. I cannot speak too highly of the manner in which these ranks carried out their duties. Not only were they obviously efficient at their specialist work but they showed a fine example of energy and determination to all with whom they came in contact with.’

A fine Second War ‘Normandy Landings, June 1944’ M.M. group of five awarded to Corporal R. E. Jermey, 224th Parachute Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 6 Airborne Division H.Q at Le Bas de Ranville Military Medal, G.VI.R. (7377858 Cpl. R. E. Jermey. R.A.M.C.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for display, extremely fine (5) £3,000-£4,000 --- M.M. London Gazette 19 October 1944. The recommendation states: ‘On 9 June 1944 Divisional Headquarters at 1073 (France 1/100,000, Sheet 7F) was heavily shelled and mortared from 1920 to 2030 hours. About 20 casualties were sustained. Corporal Jermey, after attending to one of these casualties who was bleeding badly from a leg wound, carried the casualty on his own, using the Firemans Lift, to the Main Dressing Station, 500 yards away as no vehicles with stretchers were available at the time. Although shells were literally bursting all round him he never faltered. On two occasions he and his patient were knocked down by the blast of the shells but he collected his patient and carried on immediately. In this case he undoubtedly saved the patient’s life as the nature of the wound was such that immediate surgical interference was necessary. His complete disregard for personal safety combined with his coolness and determination has been an example to all ranks.’ D-Day June 1944 - Airborne Landings On D-Day, 6 June 1944, Corporal Robert Jermey, Royal Army Medical Corps attached to 6th Airborne Divisional HQ, leapt into the void from the Dakota carrying him and other elements of R.A.M.C. airborne personnel and successfully parachuted into the apple orchards of Normandy, France. There then ensued a hectic time of setting up a Casualty Clearing Station and dealing with numerous Airborne casualties which inevitably streamed in from the Airborne and Airlanding troops desperately trying to hold their various outlying positions. Three days after the initial invasion, 6th Airborne Divisional HQ came under intense German artillery and mortar fire, during which Corporal Jermey, his position straffed by exploding shells, courageously left cover to go to the aid of a stricken comrade who was badly wounded in the legs. With complete disregard to his own safety, he firstly applied field dressings then despite shells falling to left and right, hoisted the man onto his back and although knocked down twice from the blasts of exploding shells he, encumbered by the dead weight of his stricken comrade, finally managed to cover the 500 yards to the comparative safety of the Casualty Collection Post and in so doing, certainly saved the man’s life. For his outstanding bravery, he was rewarded with the well earned award of the Military Medal. 6th Airborne Divisional HQ, D-Day - Operation Mallard At 03:35, the 6th Airborne Division headquarters landed by glider in the landing-zone cleared by sappers. Only a few gliders missed the landing-zone, due to the poor weather and errors in navigation. Once the headquarters staff and accompanying airborne troops had been gathered together, the headquarters was moved to the Le Bas de Ranville area and set up there. Contact was established with the headquarters of 5th Parachute Brigade at 05:00, and with the headquarters of 3rd Parachute Brigade at 12:35, and the division linked up with 1st Special Service Brigade as it advanced from the invasion beaches at 13:53. Mallard was the final wave of the 6th Airborne Division’s landings and consisted of 220 Horsa and Hamilcar gliders, carrying the 6th Airlanding Brigade and other units. The gliders arrived at their landing-zone, coming under heavy small-arms and mortar fire from nearby German positions as they landed. Casualties were light and within ninety minutes the glider-borne troops had gathered at their rendezvous points. By 00:00 7 June, the entire 6th Airborne Division had been fully deployed on the eastern flank of the invasion beaches (with the exception of 12th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment – part of 6th Airlanding Brigade – that was due to arrive by sea on 7 June). The division ended the day with the 3rd Parachute Brigade holding a 4-mile (6.4 km) front, with 9th Parachute Battalion at Le Plein, 1st Canadian Parachute Battalion at Les Mesneil, and the 8th Parachute Battalion in the southern part of the Bois de Bavent. The 5th Parachute Brigade had the 12th Parachute Battalion occupying Le Bas de Ranville, and the 13th Parachute Battalion holding Ranville, while the 7th Parachute Battalion had been moved into reserve. The 6th Airlanding Brigade was poised to commit its two battalions to extend the bridgehead. The 1st Special Service Brigade, which had temporarily came under the command of the division, was holding villages to the north and north-east of DZ N. The 6th Airborne Division suffered a total of 800 casualties between 5 June and 7 June, out of the 8,500 men deployed. Robert Jermey was born on 8 August 1917, and later lived at South Wigston, Leicestershire. His occupation in 1939 was that of a carpenter at Lewes Prison, Sussex. He had previously seen active service in North Africa before being selected for Airborne training. He died in July 1993, aged 75, at Brentwood, Essex. The Airborne R.A.M.C. units attached to 6th Airborne Division on 6 June 1944, were 195 Airlanding Field Ambulance RAMC, 224 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC, and 225 Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC

A Great War 1915 ‘Chocolate Hill, Gallipoli’ D.C.M. awarded to Private A. Farrand, 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (12006 Pte A. Farrand. 6/L.N.Lanc: Regt) edge cuts, therefore good fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 22 January 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry on 27th November, 1915, at Chocolate Hill, Gallipoli Peninsula, when, after being partially buried by a shell, he extricated himself and at once went to the rescue of two comrades and extricated them under heavy fire.’ Arthur Farrand served during the Great War with the 6th (Service) Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment in the Gallipoli theatre of war (entitled to 1914-15 trio). The Battalion had occupied positions in and around Chocolate Hill, Gallipoli since September 1915, and in November they were ‘relieved to reserve line at Chocolate Hill (13th). War Diary records (27th) heavy explosive shells and shrapnel hit lines - 11 killed, 21 wounded.’ (British Regiments at Gallipoli by R. Westlake refers).

A George III mahogany bow front corner cabinet, dentil cornice above a marquetry frieze inlaid with shells and a flower head, the panel doors enclosing three shelves and a pair of small drawers, 120cm high, 79cm wide, 52.5cm deep