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Lot 54
Ɵ SMYTHE, F.S. (1900 - 1949). Fourteen Works: one volume SIGNED by the author, and two related volumes, 1929 - 2013. comprises: The Valley of Flowers, SIGNED. Hodder & Stoughton, 1938. Limited edition of 250 copies, this copy numbered 241, 8vo., (206 x 107mm), publisher's white buckram, gilt lettering to front and spine, top edge gilt, others untrimmed, half-title, SIGNED by the author to the limitation page, 16 tipped-in colour photographs, including frontispiece, with captioned tissue guards, 2 maps, (including 1 folding sketch map at end after Lieut. R.A. Gardiner), contained in a grey cloth clamshell box, gilt lettered to front and spine: British Mountaineers. William Collins, 1942. first edition, 8vo., teal blue illustrated boards lettered in white, dustwrapper unclipped, 18 b/w. photo. illustrations, 8 colour plates, 48pp: Climbs and Ski Runs. Mountaineering and Ski-ing in the Alps, Great Britain and Corsica. William Blackwood & Sons, 1929. first edition, 8vo., publisher's blue gilt lettered cloth, b/w. illustrations from photographs, folding panorama of Mont Blanc, 307pp: An Alpine Journey, London: Victor Gollanz, 1934. first edition, 8vo.,publisher's black cloth, dustwrapper unclipped, photo. illustrated, folding map at end, 351pp: Secret Mission, London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1942. first edition, 12mo., publisher's blue cloth, black lettering to spine, d/wrapper unclipped, sketch map illustrated front e/ps. by Bip Pares, 256pp: The Mountain Top. An Anthology from the Prose and Pictures of Frank S. Smythe, The St. Hugh's Press Limited, London: 1947. first edition, square format, paper boards, dustwrapper clipped, photo. illustrated: Together with Adam & Charles Black: The Mountain Scene, 1937: Peaks and Valleys, 1938: A Camera in the Hills, 1939: Over Welsh Hills, 1941: Alpine Ways, 1942: Rocky Mountains, 1948: Swiss Winter, 1948: Mountains In Colour, London: Max Parish & Co. Ltd (1949) 4to., publisher's cloth, within illustrated dustwrappers: Together with The Geographical Journal. The Royal Geographical Society, 1932. vol. LXXIX, No. 1, January, 1932, Explorations in Garhwal Around Kamet: A paper read at the Evening Meeting of the Society on 2 November 1931, by F.S. Smythe, 16pp. pamphlet, black paper wrappers, printed title on white label to front, 6 b/w. photo. illustrations, 2 maps, and a sketch map after Captain E. St. J. Birnie: each volume within removeable clear wrapper: and SMYTHE, Tony (b. 1934 -). My Father Frank. Unresting Spirit of Everest. SIGNED, Baton Wicks, 2013. first edition, blue cloth, dustwrapper unclipped, foreward by Doug Scott, SIGNED by Tony Smythe and Doug Scott to title page, 324pp: FRANK SMYTHE was an English mountaineer, author, photographer and botanist. Smythe climbed extensively in the Alps and Himalayas, where he identified a region that he named the 'Valley of Flowers', now a protected park. In 1930 he joined an international expedition to Kangchenjunga, led by Gunther Dyhrenfurth. Smythe led his own Himalayan expedition in 1931 to the Garhwal region of India north of Delhi. His team, which included Eric Shipton, made the first ascent of 7756m Kamet. Frank Smythe was a member of three expeditions to Everest in 1933, 1936 and 1938. During the first of these he reached a record altitude of 8565m while climbing alone after his partner Shipton was forced to turn back. (16) Condition Report: 1. The Valley of Flowers - a clean copy, some toning to leaf edges, clamshell box clean, (208 x 200 x 60mm) 2. British Mountaineers - dustwrapper unclipped, foxing to e/ps. 3. Climbs and Ski Runs - foxing to edges. 4.An Alpine Journey - dustwrapper unclipped, folded map at end. 5. Secret Mission - publisher's blue cloth, dustwrapper unclipped, 6. The Mountain Top. An Anthology from the Prose and Pictures - dustwrapper clipped and marked. 7. The Mountain Scene - dustwrapper unclipped, 8. Peaks and Valleys - dustwrapper clipped, 9. A Camera in the Hills - dustwrapper unclipped, 10. Over Welsh Hills - dustwrapper clipped, 11. Alpine Ways - light marks to boards, spine bumped head/tail, dustwrapper unclipped, some tears (with loss) e/ps. stained and marked, some foxing to edges, and toning internally. 12. Rocky Mountains - dustwrapper unclipped, 13. Swiss Winter - dustwrapper clipped. 14. Mountains in Colour - dustwrapper unclipped 15. The Geographical Journal - a clean copy 16. My Father Frank Unresting Spirit of Everest - publisher's blue cloth, silver lettering to spine, dustwrapper unclipped. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 38
The Extremely Rare and Possibly Unique WW2 MBE (Military) and Dunkirk Evacuation Military Medal (M.M) Medal Group of Acting Group Captain Leslie Ralph Flower of the Royal Air Force, An Unusual Example of an Army Gallantry Award to a Member of the RAF For Service at Sea, group consists of M.B.E. 2nd type Military, Military Medal GVI “517225 CPL L. R. FLOWER R.A.F.”, 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Defence medal, War medal 1939-45 (last 4 unnamed as issued), General Service medal 1918-62 ERII with clasp Malaya “FLT LT. L. R. FLOWER R.A.F”. - Group mounted as worn by the recipient. This group is sold with the following related items, Original bestowal document for the award of the MBE, named to Pilot Officer Leslie Ralph Flower MM RAF and dated 2nd June 1943. Also with case for MBE. Recipients Dunkirk medal in card box of issue. A framed picture (59 x 69.5cm) with caricatures of the members of the officer’s mess RAF Felixstowe, dated October 1949. An engraved silver (h/m Birmingham 1970) presentation cigarette box. The engraving on the lid depicts the Long Range Recovery and Search Craft of the type introduced by Group Captain Flower during his time as Director RAF Marine Craft. The engraving on the front depicts the Seaplane Tender which Group Captain Flower took to Dunkirk in 1940. The inscription on the inside of the lid reads ‘Presented to Group Captain L R Flower MBE MM RAF by the Officers and Airmen of the Marine Branch November 1970’. A cased model, by Brian Williams, of RAF High Speed Launch 127 deploying in support of Operation Jubilee (Dieppe raid 19th August 1942). Flying Officer Flower was Master of this craft during the operation. Presentation plaque with crest for RAF Mount Batten, presented to Group Captain Flower on his retirement from the service. Plaque inscribed ‘Presented to Gp Capt L R Flower MBE, MM RAF from the Officers and Men of RAF Mount Batten November 1970’. 2 printed folders of supporting information providing details of Group Captain Flowers service career and including an extremely detailed account of his involvement in the Dunkirk evacuation written by the Group Captain himself. Memory stick containing an audio file of an interview given by Grp Cpt Flower to Radio Solent on the 50th anniversary of Dunkirk. M.B.E Military – London Gazette 2nd June 1943. Information from the vendor indicates that this award relates to his time at RAF Carsewall when he led the rescue of a number of flying boats that had broken free of their moorings during a storm, thus keeping the unit operational. Military Medal – London Gazette 1st January 1941 ‘The King has been graciously pleased to approve the following awards in recognition of gallant conduct’, The original citation for the Military medal reads; “One Pinnace and 5 Seaplane Tenders left Calshot at 0430 hours on Thursday, 30th May, and proceeded to Dunkirk to assist in the evacuation of the B.E.F. They were towed by a tug but owing to rough weather the tow had to be cast off and the boats were ordered to proceed under their power. They were then engaged on the very difficult task of ferrying soldiers from the beach to larger vessels lying off the shore. During this operation, although not individually attacked, they were constantly under shell fire and subject to raids. Under difficult circumstances of a lee shore and heavy swell it has been reported that some 500 men were taken off and saved. In the process two Seaplane Tenders were lost, one through over-crowding and the second through damage to propellers and subsequent grounding. On Sunday, the 2nd June, two Seaplane Tenders were required to perform a special duty. The crews were selected from volunteers. During the passage to Dunkirk the two boats were first bombed and then repeatedly machine -gunned by three enemy aircraft. In the attacks Seaplane Tender No.243 was sunk and of the officers, crew and passengers, only one was saved. Seaplane Tender No.276, of which Corporal Flower was in charge, was ordered by the Senior Naval Officer present to carry on to Dunkirk in execution of orders. During the whole of the operations in which the Seaplane Tenders were involved, the coxswains and crews showed a strong sense of discipline and duty. In this, the work of Corporal Flower and his crew is specially mentioned. After being subjected to bombing and machine gun fire, in which his starboard engine throttle controls were shot away, Corporal Flower, when ordered to do so, carried on to Dunkirk, completed his task and returned to Dover with only one engine serviceable. It is considered that the resourcefulness of Corporal Flower and his crew contributed to saving Seaplane Tender No. 276 and the personnel on board when attacked. Thus, a machine gun mounting was improvised out of a towing bollard, engine starting handle, tubing and rope. From this they were able to maintain a high rate of fire with their Lewis Gun. Corporal Flower, during the operation of the 30th May and 2nd June, carried out his duties in a most commendable way and is therefore strongly recommended for the award of the Empire Gallantry Medal or the British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service.’
Lot 607
WW2 German Army Panzer Assault Badge & Insignia Grouping, consisting of a silver grade panzer assault combat badge by Karl Wurster, retaining much of its silver wash finish to the award. Badge has the makers “W” mark to the top corner of the badge. Complete with its original pin fixing and repaired catch. Panzer assault badge for 25 engagements, being an un-marked example with pin and catch fixing to the reverse. Court mounted Iron Cross 2nd class and Eastern front medals with brooch pin to the reverse of the mount. Single black Panzer collar tab with pink piping and zinc Panzer skull to the centre. Pair of early M-36 pink pied panzer tunic shoulder boards. German peaked cap wreath and cockade. WW2 German army wristwatch by Silvana with a subsidiary dial, case stamped to the reverse “ROSTFREIER STAHLBODEN 308874 12201”. Photographs of the original recipient in black Panzer wrapover uniform and associated pieces. The lot all housed inside a German cigar box. Grouping came to the vendor direct from the family of the recipient, the 25 engagement assault badge was acquired later by the veterans family, the original example being lost. We are of the opinion that this badge is a later made type.
Lot 85
A miscellaneous lot comprising a vintage Fairylite pin cushion with assorted hat pins, enamelled dressing table brushes, a 1914 empty Christmas box, Chinese silver coloured tokens, a small Peruvian silver vase- formed pot containing cocktail sticks, a small silver photo frame and a silk scarf commemorating the Queen's silver jubilee.
Lot 86
An early 1980's Benny Steinberg, Slovitt & Kaslo gold coloured brooch in the form of shafts of wheat at harvest time together with a Christian Dior gold tone open chain necklace and one other, 2 faux pearl necklaces, a Monet silver coloured brooch and bangle, a silver locket stamped with the makers initials T.W with the monogram AMD on an open white metal chain and a sterling silver tie clip in a Murray Ward box, together with 3 ladies watches to include Smiths, Rowley Knowle and Lorus all housed in a modern blue Chriatian Dior fabric jewellery box.
Lot 60
AN EDWARDIAN EMBOSSED SILVER MATCHBOX HOLDER, maker JD.WD, Chester 1903, a silver CIGARETTE HOLDER, Birmingham 1903, a silver top SCENT BOTTLE, Birmingham 1910, a rectangular cut glass silver top TRINKET BOX, Birmingham 1903, a silver topped HAIR TIDY (marks rubbed) and a circular silver topped TOILET JAR, maker: HM, Birmingham 1899. (6)
Lot 55
AN EDWARDIAN SHAPE SIDED SILVER TRINKET BOX, blue plush interior raised on cabriole legs, maker THH, Birmingham 1909, a heart shaped DITTO with nacre ivy leaf decoration to the lid, raised on cabriole legs, maker:- RM.EH, Birmingham 1911, faults and a silver BOX AND COVER, Birmingham 1918. (3)
Lot 21
A 19thC coromandel and brass bound ladies dressing table box, the hinged lid revealing a fitted leather interior and a mirrored back, with an arrangement of silver topped cut glass bottles and boxes, each lid profusely decorated with a heraldic lion, scrolls, leaves, flowers etc., hallmarks for London 1862, the box 19cm high, 32cm wide, 23cm deep.
Lot 220
A Must De Cartier silver Vermeil ladies quartz wristwatch having signed cream dial with Roman numerals and diamond shaped hour markers and sword style hands, the 30mm round case signed and referenced to back and stamped '925' with French hallmarks, case reference 123123, sapphire cabochon to crown, and fitted with 16mm two piece leather Hirsch strap. Condition: not currently running and won't be sold with any guarantees, dial appears damage free, crown is functional, case has some wear with losses to gilding around edges and surface scratches throughout, strap is worn but functional, no box, pouch or papers.
Lot 88
A 19th century carved stag horn snuff box, a treen box circa 1806 with carved stag horn panel and a stag horn and silver brooch. (3)Stag horn box - 8cm long, slight chips to hinge corners, good overall condition. Treen box - 8cm long, panel and hinge in good condition, leathered exterior and interior worn from age and use - overall good condition. Brooch - pin fastening missing
Lot 690
Mixed lot - Ingersoll chrome cased chronograph pocket watch with Ingersoll box and guarantee; together with an Ingersoll pocket stopwatch (at fault), silver fusee lever pocket watch for repair, Chester 1900, the movement signed F Manning, Worcester, no. 2928, signed and numbered black enamel dial, 53mm, modern retractable belt chain, brass pocket watch protective case, J.G. Graves 'The Express English Lever' pocket watch dial, Smiths cal. 60466E wristwatch movement, Watkins Bee Meter light exposure meter, silver curb watch chain with silver clasp and t-bar (non silver), link chain with silver clasp and t-bar, pocket watch key, two Christie's James Christie 1730-1803 1766 pin badges, button and white metal clamp/holder (14)
Lot 36
A selection of George III and later silver, silver coloured and silver plated cutlery, to include: a part set of plated cutlery by Elkington & Co, comprising six fish knives (22cm long), six dinner forks (21cm long), six salad forks (18cm long), four fish forks (20cm long), six dessert spoons (17.5cm long) and three table spoons (21.5cm), a cased set of six silver coffee spoons, Roberts & Dore Ltd, Sheffield 1960, each 9.5cm long, a cased pair of silver plated fish servers by Walker & Hall, knife 32cm long, a further cased pair of silver plated fish servers by Lee & Wigfull, knife 33cm long, a George III composite three-piece silver Christening set, each marked for London 1802 (maker?s marks worn), knife 18cm long, set to a later box, and a further assortment of silver and white metal cutlery (Qty)
Lot 44
A cased George V silver mounted coffee service, John Collard Vickery, Birmingham 1927, comprising six cans and six saucers, raspberry coloured ground with gilt highlights, saucers 11.3cm diameter, cans 5.6cm high, each can set to a silver loop handled holder with pierced decoration, all set to a fitted faux leather box retailed by JC Vickery Regents Street, case 38cm, gross weight of silver 3.75oztCR; Please note: The china components of this lot are unmarked. Some of the cups are stamped '3085' to base.No cracks, chips or losses to the china. Moderate wear to the gilt highlights. Saucers show light to moderate scratching to the raspberry glaze.Silver mounts are in good order, no large dents, splitting or signs of repair. Some mounts show minor misshaping around the edges. General scratching, wear and tear across all pieces. Each mount stamped to base with hallmarks and 'Rd735407'.The case is very heavily worn and damaged. Please see additional images of the case.
Lot 66
An Art Deco silver compact/cigarette case, retailed by Asprey, marks for ‘FOS’ London 1937, of rectangular form with engine turned decoration and gilt borders, 8.5cm x 8cm, weight 8.99ozt, complete in a fitted boxCR; Moderate scratching and wear to the exterior. Heavy wear/loss to the gilt around the borders. Some small dents to the corners and edges. Buttons in working order, covers sit flush. There is very heavy scratching and wear to the interior of the cigarette compartment. The fabric in the compact is torn and pulled in some places. The glass is in tact, no chipping, or losses. No splits, large dents or repairs to anywhere on the piece. Some wear to the felt interior, concentrated around the borders. Moderate wear and fraying to the ribbon in the case. Some staining and general wear to the silk interior. Some areas of wear to the leather (see pictures for illustration). Box opens with ease and closes with a snap.
Lot 70
A selection of tableware and accessories, to include a George V silver mounted capstan inkwell by A & J Zimmerman, Birmingham 1925, 15cm diameter, a set of six silver and enamel coffee spoons complete in a fitted leather Harrods box, a pair of silver plated bottle coasters, each 18.5cm wide, a gilt wine coaster, a pair of silver plated serving trays and covers, a Victorian silver and ivory page turner, a pair of Victorian silver open salts, a Victorian silver wet mustard with blue glass liner, and a further selection of cutlery and tableware (Qty)
Lot 9
A selection of dressing tableware and accessories, to include; an Edwardian silver mounted cut glass pin box, Chester 1908 (maker's marks worn), the cover depicting a hunting scene, 11cm x 4.5cm, an Edwardian silver mounted mirror with scrolling vine decoration, F H Adams Ltd, Birmingham 1909, 26cm long, a further silver mounted mirror, 26cm long, a silver mounted frame, 22cm x 16.5cm, a grooming kit in a heart-shaped box, two silver backed clothes brushes, a silver handled button hook, a silver mounted pin cushion, five silver mounted cut glass dressing table jars, a baleen handled toddy ladle (at fault), a black and gold coloured minaudiere (at fault) and a hand-painted mother of pearl handled fan (at fault) (17)
Lot 91
A Frankin Mint 1984 House of Igor Carl Faberge Imperial Anniversary Egg, the silver egg with purple guilloche enamel decoration to the surface, embellished with gold plated floral swags, pink tourmalines, amethysts and pearls, opening to reveal an amethyst pendant encased in 18ct gold swags set diamonds, tourmalines and pearls, 28mm long, upon a 18ct gold chain, resting in a gilt swan upon a blue lace agate lake, the egg resting in a gold stand, overall height 12.5cm, complete in wooden anniversary box, together with a Franklin Mint Faberge 'Violet Bouquet' lead glass and enamel collector's egg, 14.5cm high (2)
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