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[AP] A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD with curved blade formed with a spear point and two three-quarter-length fu

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Lot 299

[AP] A 1796 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER~S SWORD with curved blade formed with a spear point and two three-quarter-length fullers of differing width, etched and gilt with the crowned Royal Arms, elaborate trophies, the inscription ~Osborn, Gunby, Warranted~ on a scroll enclosing the torso of an eagle on one face and with further designs including the crowned Royal Cypher and a mounted cavalryman on the other, each on a blued panel with scrolling foliage, iron hilt including faceted knuckle-guard and back-strap (the rear langet chipped and largely missing), wire-bound horn grip, in its iron scabbard with two rings for suspension, with red, yellow and silver bullion knot 85.5 cm; 33 ¾ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN 1822 PATTERN ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS OFFICER~S SWORD with pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point, gilt-brass

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Lot 321

[AP] AN 1822 PATTERN ROYAL WELSH FUSILIERS OFFICER~S SWORD with pipe-backed blade double-edged towards the point, gilt-brass ~gothic~ hilt applied in silver with the Prince of Wales feather above the motto ~Ich Dien~ in an oval, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard 90.0 cm; 35 ½ in blade Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A PIPERS DRESS DIRK AND SKEAN DHU, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY the first with tapering blade formed with a notched back-edge,

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Lot 363

[AP] A PIPERS DRESS DIRK AND SKEAN DHU, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY the first with tapering blade formed with a notched back-edge, hardwood grip carved with basket weave designs and enriched with white metal nails, white metal cap pommel and ferrule, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with white metal mounts and matching extra pieces; the second of characteristic form, basketweave grip with German silver mounts, in its scabbard the first: 28.2 cm; 11 1/8 in blade (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] THREE PAINTED TRUNCHEONS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY of turned wood, the first painted in gilt polychrome including ~Bucks Consta

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Lot 374

[AP] THREE PAINTED TRUNCHEONS, 19TH/20TH CENTURY of turned wood, the first painted in gilt polychrome including ~Bucks Constable~ in a cartouche beneath the crowned Royal cypher, and the base stamped ~Field, 50 Le Mans St~; the second painted in gilt polychrome, including ~Rochdale Special Constabulary~ and applied with a silver label engraved ~S.C.Stott~ and with Chester marks; the third painted in gilt polychrome with the Royal arms and ~Sculcoats~ (losses) and a modern composite truncheon the first: 37.2 cm; 14 3/4 in (4) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] TWO CHAPSKAS OF THE 12TH LANCERS, VICTORIAN AND LATER the first a cap of officers~ pattern, the peak and skull decorated

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Lot 392

[AP] TWO CHAPSKAS OF THE 12TH LANCERS, VICTORIAN AND LATER the first a cap of officers~ pattern, the peak and skull decorated with broad and narrow bands of gold French braid, the upper part, now faded to dark crimson, edged with gold cord and bearing a corded rosette with GR cypher embroidered on velvet, fine gilt rayed plate mounted with battle honour scrolls in gilt and Royal Arms, Sphinx and Prince of Wales~s plumes in silver, black leather headband, scarlet feather plume, lacking socket; the second a good Trooper~s example with QVC plate, worsted trim, original lining, all features present including scarlet plume in socket Certain features of the first cap, notably the corded rosette, non-regulation gold lace to the waist, and the black leather lining, suggest that it may have been modified at some stage, probably for use by a warrant officer. Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A HUSSAR TROOPER~S BUSBY, CIRCA 1914, THREE FURTHER BUSBYS AND A CAP the first a sealskin cap, with triple yellow body c

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Lot 401

[AP] A HUSSAR TROOPER~S BUSBY, CIRCA 1914, THREE FURTHER BUSBYS AND A CAP the first a sealskin cap, with triple yellow body cord, scarlet bag traced with yellow braid and with corded boss, black leather internal headband with Hobson~s label dated 1914, chin-chain, plume and plume socket absent; the second a gunner~s busby of the Royal Horse Artillery, the sealskin cap by Hobson~s, with triple yellow square cord body line, plain scarlet bag and leather chin-strap, with a white plume; the third A Victorian Yeomanry Hussar officer~s busby with brown fur (largely defective), plain scarlet bag, triple gold body cord and corded chin-chain, roan leather headband with crimson silk lining bearing Hawkes label, plume of white horsehair over red vulture feathers, cockade absent; the fourth a Trooper~s busby of a Life Hussar~s regiment, black sealskin (somewhat bare-patched), with black/silver cockade, white metal scroll reading ~Mit.Gott.Für.König.und.Vaterland~, above a large white metal death~s head; the fifth a Fusilier~s black cap with leather lining with label inscribed RHQ/RRF/No 4/City of London, fittings for plume, but plume and grenade absent (5) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A TROOPER~S HUSSAR STYLE BUSBY AND TWO OTHER CAPS the first now fitted in modern times for use as an officer~s item, wit

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Lot 402

[AP] A TROOPER~S HUSSAR STYLE BUSBY AND TWO OTHER CAPS the first now fitted in modern times for use as an officer~s item, with silver body-cords and boss, the scarlet bag traced with silver Russia braid, retaining original Trooper~s quality headband and lining; the second a guardsman~s bearskin with black fur on a basket framework, lacking plume and chin-chain; the third a busby style cap, probably theatrical, with black fur and a plain red bag, small corded boss to front but no provision for a plume, protective helmet lining (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] FORAGE CAPS OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY the first a fine example for an officer of the HAC Infantry Battalion by

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Lot 413

[AP] FORAGE CAPS OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY the first a fine example for an officer of the HAC Infantry Battalion by Hobsons, as for Grenadier Guards, but with silver embroidery to peak, with black mohair braid band and embroidered grenade badge, mounted with gilt HAC monogram; the second a good example for an officer of the Battery, by Herbert Johnson, as for Royal Artillery, but with a blue central stripe to the scarlet band, with a grenade badge mounted with gilt HAC monogram; the third similar, with a field officer~s gold embroidered edging to peak, lacking badge; and the fourth an OR~s cap, with brass badge and peak-binding (4) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A VICTORIAN OFFICER~S PEAKED PILLBOX FORAGE CAP OF THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS with stiff blue cloth sides and band of bla

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Lot 414

[AP] A VICTORIAN OFFICER~S PEAKED PILLBOX FORAGE CAP OF THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS with stiff blue cloth sides and band of black oakleaf lace, top with a black corded button and black braid figure, roan leather headband and red silk lining with name of L Silberson, 2 Regent~s Place, three-quarter inch gold passing (now blackened) to edge of peak, badge of Welsh Dragon in silver on a black velvet ground within a well-detailed crowned gilt bayleaf wreath Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] EUROPEAN HEADDRESS comprising a German officer~s pickelhaube, with black leather or fibre skull and brass peak-binding,

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Lot 420

[AP] EUROPEAN HEADDRESS comprising a German officer~s pickelhaube, with black leather or fibre skull and brass peak-binding, now with a poorly-fitting brass spike-base, secured by white metal star screws, fluted brass spike, a fine and massive white metal Guard star, possibly from a Garde Cuirassier helmet, to front, white metal chin-scales secured by National and Imperial cockades, roan leather headband and blue silk lining; a Bavarian officer~s helmet, with black fibre skull and peak with square corners, National and Imperial cockades, the Arms and motto of Bavaria in gilt metal, cruciform spike-base of white metal, with gilt star bolt-heads, fine leather headband but silk element of lining absent and spike defective; a Bavarian officer~s picklehaube, gilt metal fittings and cruciform-spike base, brass spike bearing black horsehair lume, Bavarian arms to front, brass edging to square peak, brass chin-scales with State and National cockades, roan leather headband and silk lining; a German Hussar~s busby of the Life Hussar Regiment with large Death~s Head badge in white metal, brass chin-scales, black and silver boss, scarlet bag and black leather lining; a Russian officer~s peaked cap with wide black crown black braid band and white piping, patent leather peak and gold chain gimp chinstrap, double badge, the upper one the double-headed Eagle and shield of St George, the lower one the Soviet star in red enamel about an anchor within a bayleaf wreath; an East German grey cap, dated 1967, with pink welts to crown-seam and edges of band, cockade above crossed swords on oakleaf sprays in white metal; three Imperial German officers~ peaked caps, various colours; a blue cap with black braid band edged with gilt metal sprays and badge in gilt and red enamel; a French officer~s pale blue kepi, the red top with gold Russia braid ornament, narrow gold lace to sides (mothed and slightly crumpled); another kepi; and a red cloth fez with black tassel (qty) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] UNIFORMS OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY a late Victorian blue Full Dress tunic of Artillery Volunteers, with silver lace and cor

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Lot 426

[AP] UNIFORMS OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY a late Victorian blue Full Dress tunic of Artillery Volunteers, with silver lace and cord decoration to collar and sleeves, QVC white metal Gun buttons and embroidered crown to shoulder-cords. heavily tarnished; together with a Gunner~s Full Dress jacket of the King~s Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, the front bearing 13 loops of yellow worsted cord, now with anodised buttons, and a pair of overalls with scarlet stripes (3) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A GEORGIAN UNIFORM OF THE HOSPITAL STAFFAn officer's scarlet single-breasted coatee with four pairs of silver embroidere

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Lot 427

[AP] A GEORGIAN UNIFORM OF THE HOSPITAL STAFFAn officer's scarlet single-breasted coatee with four pairs of silver embroidered frog-drop loops with gilt buttons each side in front, fastening with hooks and eyes, tall black velvet collar with a frog-drop at each end, black velvet cuffs, also with a buttoned frog-drop, and two further loops on sleeves, similar decoration and white turnbacks to back-skirts and white cotton lining; together with a single epaulette, the blue strap and crescent with silver embroidery and bullionsIt has been suggested that, notwithstanding the title on the buttons of this uniform, it is not the coat of an officer of the Hospital Staff, but that of a Major of Brigade, or possibly of a Town or Fort Major, all of whose uniforms this coat closely resembles. If so, in its original form, its buttons should correctly be plain and made of silver or white metal, and its likely date would be between c.1803 and c.1815Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A UNIFORM OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY LIGHT CAVALRY, MODERN the senior NCO~s blue Full Dress tunic with scarlet

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Lot 428

[AP] A UNIFORM OF THE HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY LIGHT CAVALRY, MODERN the senior NCO~s blue Full Dress tunic with scarlet facings, trimmed as for hussars with silver gimp edging, six loops each side in front, Austrian knots to sleeves and ornaments to backseams, badges of rank to right sleeve, and gold grenades to collar (all olivets now removed); together with a pair of overalls with double scarlet stripes, and a blue frock, also of the Light Cavalry, cut as for No.1 Dress but with scarlet collar and cuffs, and chain mail to shoulders; plus six pillbox caps trimmed with silver lace of various widths, three stable belts, a scarlet busby bag with silver braid trim, and a quantity of white over red busby plumes (qty) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] UNIFORM OF THE COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY (SHARPSHOOTERS), MODERN comprising a Trooper~s No.1 Dress Jacket, with shoulder

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Lot 430

[AP] UNIFORM OF THE COUNTY OF LONDON YEOMANRY (SHARPSHOOTERS), MODERN comprising a Trooper~s No.1 Dress Jacket, with shoulder-chains, anodised buttons, collar-badges, and Parachute wings on right shoulder (severe moth damage); a pair of green No.1 Dress trousers with double yellow stripes; a No.2 Dress khaki tunic and trousers of the Sharpshooters; another pair of No1 Dress trousers with double yellow stripes; a pair of pantaloons with double-stripes of gold |Bias and Stand| lace; a pair of trousers with silver Thistle lace stripes; an officer~s side cap with scarlet body and flaps, and yellow cloth top, with anodised buttons and embroidered badge; and a Trooper~s scarlet forage cap with a QEC badge (8) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN OFFICER~S SABRETACHE OF THE HAC LIGHT CAVALRY, MODERN a well-made example, with red leather pocket and scarlet cloth

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Lot 437

[AP] AN OFFICER~S SABRETACHE OF THE HAC LIGHT CAVALRY, MODERN a well-made example, with red leather pocket and scarlet cloth flap edged with silver |Herringbone| lace with crimson train, guelphic crown in gold and coloured embroidery, above a blue cloth strap bearing the regimental title encircling the LC monogram in silver embroidery, above laurel sprays, also in silver embroidery, complete with its three silver-laced slings and a foul-weather case Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN OFFICER~S HOUSING OF THE HAC LIGHT CAVALRY TROOP, MODERN A blue saddle cloth, edged with a double row of silver |Bias

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Lot 440

[AP] AN OFFICER~S HOUSING OF THE HAC LIGHT CAVALRY TROOP, MODERN A blue saddle cloth, edged with a double row of silver |Bias & Stand| lace, separated by a row of red silk, the hind corners bearing a Guelphic crown above a blue strap embroidered with ~HONOURABLE ARTILLERY COMPANY~, with the LC monogram in silver in the centre, in mint condition; together with a Horse Blanket of the National Lancers, the dark blue woollen blanket with mauve underside, edged with narrow yellow braid and a badge to front corners, dated 1836 Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN OFFICER~S SHOULDER BELT PLATE AND WAIST PLATE OF THE 8TH (KING~S) REGIMENT the first of gilt brass, mounted with the

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Lot 449

[AP] AN OFFICER~S SHOULDER BELT PLATE AND WAIST PLATE OF THE 8TH (KING~S) REGIMENT the first of gilt brass, mounted with the Crown, Garter, Horse and ~VIII~ (two small holes below); the second of frosted gilt, mounted with the Horse in silver and ~VIII~ within a Garter, with scroll inscribed ~KINGS~ below; together with three officers~ waist belt plates of the same regiment, one mounted with the Royal cypher of King William IV, one similarly mounted with that of Queen Victoria, another bearing the Horse in fine white metal (gilt rubbed) (5) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A VICTORIAN OFFICER~S HELMET PLATE OF THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT in gilt-brass, the centre mounted with the Stag in si

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Lot 450

[AP] A VICTORIAN OFFICER~S HELMET PLATE OF THE ROYAL BERKSHIRE REGIMENT in gilt-brass, the centre mounted with the Stag in silver on a maroon velvet ground Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN OFFICER~S BELL-TOP SHAKO PLATE OF THE 8TH (KING~S) REGIMENT a gilt rayed plate, the Horse in silver and numeral VIII

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Lot 451

[AP] AN OFFICER~S BELL-TOP SHAKO PLATE OF THE 8TH (KING~S) REGIMENT a gilt rayed plate, the Horse in silver and numeral VIII in gilt on a red velvet ground, complete with its fixings Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER~S WAISTSASH of Prussian belt silver with two black stripes, massive tassels with worked heads

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Lot 456

[AP] AN IMPERIAL GERMAN OFFICER~S WAISTSASH of Prussian belt silver with two black stripes, massive tassels with worked heads and long fringe; together with four German OR~s pickelhaube plates, including two in brass, one probably for an Erzatz helmet and one for a Garde eagle; a star plate bearing a brass Napoleonic eagle in an oak and bayleaf wreath, and a brass Russian shako-plate with double-headed eagle above numeral ~38~ (7) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN OFFICER~S POUCH OF THE CENTRAL INDIA HORSE red leather pouch, the hallmarked silver flap with foliate engraving to ed

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Lot 462

[AP] AN OFFICER~S POUCH OF THE CENTRAL INDIA HORSE red leather pouch, the hallmarked silver flap with foliate engraving to edges and mounted with KC, crossed lances GRI cypher and regimental title Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A POUCH AND BELT OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS the first with silver lace and white metal fittings; the second, with

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Lot 464

[AP] A POUCH AND BELT OF THE ROYAL ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS the first with silver lace and white metal fittings; the second, with silver lace on blue leather, and white metal buckle, tip and slide (lace dull) (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] AN OFFICER~S POUCH OF THE ESSEX ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS a fine blue leather example, with blue cloth flap edged with silver

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Lot 465

[AP] AN OFFICER~S POUCH OF THE ESSEX ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS a fine blue leather example, with blue cloth flap edged with silver lace and embroidered with the Royal Arms between sprays of oak and bay leaves, and the regimental title below, in silver embroidery on crimson velvet scrolls Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] TWO RIFLES OFFICER~S POUCH BELTS the first of black leather, bearing an HM silver whistle and chain-boss, and two scroll

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Lot 466

[AP] TWO RIFLES OFFICER~S POUCH BELTS the first of black leather, bearing an HM silver whistle and chain-boss, and two scrolls, one inscribed ~EGYPT 1882 - TEL EL KEBIR~, the other ~KANDAHAR 1880 AFGHANISTAN 1878-80~, the central plate absent, with companion pouch bearing a bugle horn; the second an Officer~s pouch belt of the Robin Hood Rifles in black patent leather, bearing a white metal whistle and chain-boss, QVC Maltese Cross central plate of the ~1ST NOTTINGHAMSHIRE RV CORPS~, with ~RHR~ monogram, ornate buckle, tip and slide, with companion pouch, the flap mounted with a crown and bugle-horn (2) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] ROYAL NAVY INSIGNIA a board displaying some 58 buttons and some 20 badges of the Royal Navy, including officers~ embroid

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Lot 486

[AP] ROYAL NAVY INSIGNIA a board displaying some 58 buttons and some 20 badges of the Royal Navy, including officers~ embroidered cap badges and pilot~s wings; a fine white metal badge inscribed ON THEE WE DEPEND, and insignia including Naval pilots~ wings, Petty Officers~ cap-badges, a badge of the Admiralty Constabulary and a silver-embroidered anchor; together with a board showing sixteen cap-tallies of RN warships (qty) Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020) Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A SOUTH INDIAN DECORATED ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURYformed of a tapering gutter-shaped main plate wit

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Lot 66

[AP] A SOUTH INDIAN DECORATED ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURYformed of a tapering gutter-shaped main plate with pointed terminal fitted with a bud-shaped finial and a pierced panel with a leafy finial behind, embossed with a small ellipse over the wrist, hinged inner plate en suite with the outer, decorated over almost its entire surface in encrusted silver with a dense field of stars and a cartouche on each face (small losses), with pierced edges for a mail hand-defence36.0 cm; 14 1/4 inA related example attributed to Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu is illustrated Elvis 2020, p. 42.Property from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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[AP] A SOUTH INDIAN DECORATED ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURYformed of a tapering gutter-shaped main plate wit

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Lot 67

[AP] A SOUTH INDIAN DECORATED ARM DEFENCE (DASTANA), 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURYformed of a tapering gutter-shaped main plate with pointed terminal, embossed with a small ellipse over the wrist and chiselled around the border and in the centre with a running pattern of foliage, hinged inner plate en suite with the outer, decorated over almost its entire surface in encrusted silver with a stars and foliage (losses, with pierced edges for a lining and a mail hand-defence35.0 cm; 13 ¾ inProperty from the Anthony Dove Collection (1938-2021)Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey

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A BURMESE SWORD (DHA), LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY AND A SOCKET BAYONET, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURYthe first with slightly curve

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Lot 78

A BURMESE SWORD (DHA), LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY AND A SOCKET BAYONET, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURYthe first with slightly curved single-edged blade, decorated with a panel of silver scrollwork and a brief inscription at the forte, brass hilt formed of two decorated collars and with a central hardwood grip, in its wooden scabbard encased in brass with decorative copper bands, inscribed at the top ~Usoetin~; the second of regulation type (patinated)the first: 64.5 cm; 25 3/8 in blade(2)

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A NEPALESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (KUKRI), EARLY 20TH CENTURYwith characteristic curved blade, horn grip inlaid with silver ba

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Lot 79

A NEPALESE SILVER-MOUNTED DAGGER (KUKRI), EARLY 20TH CENTURYwith characteristic curved blade, horn grip inlaid with silver bands, heart-shaped plaques and bone pellets, chased silver pommel, in its wooden scabbard covered with blue velvet, with large silver mounts chased with elaborate scrolling foliage in high relief, comprising chape and openwork locket, complete with its two accompanying daggers bound by a plaited silver strap31.0 cm; 12 1/4 in bladeProvenance General Sir Douglas Baird KCB, CMG, CIE, DSO (1877-1963), thence by descent

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A HIMALAYAN DAGGER, LATE 19TH CENTURY, BHUTAN OR TIBETwith tapering single-edged blade formed with a series of grooves along

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Lot 80

A HIMALAYAN DAGGER, LATE 19TH CENTURY, BHUTAN OR TIBETwith tapering single-edged blade formed with a series of grooves along the back-edge, characteristic silver hilt highlighted with gold, including openwork pommel decorated with traditional scrollwork and flowers on the outer face and a trellis design on the inner, the grip bound with plaited wire, in its silver scabbard with wooden core, the outer face with a loop for suspension and a broad band chiselled and gilt with chevron bands filled with traditional scrollwork25.2 cm; 10 in bladeProvenance General Sir Douglas Baird KCB, CMG, CIE, DSO (1877-1963), thence by descent

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˜A FINE SOUTHEAST ASIAN DAGGER (KRIS), BALI, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYwith fine wavy blade of pattern-welded blued steel w

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Lot 82

˜A FINE SOUTHEAST ASIAN DAGGER (KRIS), BALI, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYwith fine wavy blade of pattern-welded blued steel widening towards the forte, chiselled on each face along the central rib with a Naga with gaping head at the base, the forte enriched with gold foliage and beasts (small patches of rust), silver selut set with red pastes, and finely carved ivory grip formed of the seated figure of Nawasari on his tumpal throne, clasping a Naga in one hand and with the Nagapushpa on his shoulder37.3 cm; 14 3/4 in bladeThe Nagapushpa is the flower of Nagasari, the tree symbol of Shiva and Uma. It is also called the flower of the Maitreya, the Buddha of the future.

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˜THREE SOUTHEAST ASIAN SWORDS (DHA), BURMESE OR THAI, A BURMESE DHA DAGGER, AND TWO CONTINENTAL EPÉES, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH C

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Lot 83

˜THREE SOUTHEAST ASIAN SWORDS (DHA), BURMESE OR THAI, A BURMESE DHA DAGGER, AND TWO CONTINENTAL EPÉES, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURYthe first with slightly curved single-edged blade, chased silver ferrule and ivory grip (cracked); in its wooden scabbard encased in sheet silver; the second with curved single-edged blade decorated with a slender panel of silver scrollwork at the forte on each face, chased white metal ferule and conical pommel and ivory grip, in its wooden scabbard; the third decorated with silver scrollwork along the greater part of its length on each face, the hilt comprising a white metal ferrule decorated with beadwork and chased conical pommel and the grip formed of sheet copper alloy inlaid with scrollwork and petals; the fourth with short single-edged blade, silver ferrule, ivory grip, in its silver-encased scabbard; the fifth and sixth of characteristic type, each struck with a mark at the forte, figure-of-eight brass hilts ovoid pommels and fishskin-covered gripsthe first: 26.5 cm; 10 ½ in blade(6)

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[WA] AN INDIAN SWORD (FIRANGI), LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURYwith straight fullered blade formed with a long fuller and double-edged

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Lot 86

[WA] AN INDIAN SWORD (FIRANGI), LATE 17TH/18TH CENTURYwith straight fullered blade formed with a long fuller and double-edged towards the point, the back-edge with a brief inscription, a punched mark and further characteristic Bikaneer arsenal punched marks at the forte, iron hilt comprising a pair of long shaped langets enclosing the forte, figure-of-eight shaped guard extending to a broad moulded knuckle-guard, cup-shaped pommel, attenuated button, integral grip and much early silver-gilt decoration90.7 cm; 35 3/4 in bladeAll proceeds to benefit The Wallace Collection

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‡ AN INDIAN STAFF WEAPON (BHUJ), LATE 19TH CENTURYwith broad blade formed with a clipped-back point, decorated in silver with

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Lot 92

‡ AN INDIAN STAFF WEAPON (BHUJ), LATE 19TH CENTURYwith broad blade formed with a clipped-back point, decorated in silver with a panel of expanded flowerheads within foliate frames on a punched ground at the base on each face, the lower portion enclosed by a gilt elephant~s head set with a green paste at the back (two further pastes and the eyes missing), iron haft decorated over its surface with silver en suite with the blade, and threaded basal cap incorporating a concealed stiletto63.0 cm; 24 3/4 in overall

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A CAUCASIAN SHORTSWORD (KINDJAL), THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURYwith broad double-edged blade tapering to a sharp point an

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Lot 95

A CAUCASIAN SHORTSWORD (KINDJAL), THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURYwith broad double-edged blade tapering to a sharp point and formed with a pair of long broad fullers divided by a pair of slender grooves on each face, the fullers etched in imitation of fine watering, grooved forte struck with the bladesmith~s mark and with a lengthy gold inscription on each face, integral hilt decorated with gold wriggle-work, with a nielloed silver ferrule decorated with scrolling foliage and with fine beadwork at the base, and fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales (small cracks) retained by three rivets with large shaped nielloed silver bosses on the front, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts en suite with the hilt, comprising locket, middle-band struck with a mark and with a loop for suspension and chape with characteristic spherical terminal, and with provision for an accompanying knife (now missing)46.5 cm; 18 1/4 in bladeThe inscription is Armenian and an abbreviation of The Lord~s Prayer.

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A CAUCASIAN SHORTSWORD (KINDJAL), THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURYwith broad double-edged blade tapering to a sharp point, f

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Lot 96

A CAUCASIAN SHORTSWORD (KINDJAL), THIRD QUARTER OF THE 19TH CENTURYwith broad double-edged blade tapering to a sharp point, formed with a pair of long broad fullers etched in imitation of fine watering and enriched with gold scrollwork along the edges at the forte and towards the tip on each face, integral hilt decorated with scrolling gold foliage (small losses), fitted with a pair of dark horn grip-scales (the inner with light worm damage), retained by three iron rivets with gilt heads, encased at the base and over the outer face in nielloed silver with a delicate beadwork border, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver mounts en suite with the hilt, comprising locket and chape each decorated on the outer face with geometric designs, the former with an iron band fitted with a silver ring for suspension (chape missing its finial) and with provision for an accompanying knife (now missing)50.7 cm; 20 in blade

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AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR), EARLY 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ALGERIAwith earlier strongly curved single-edged Per

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Lot 97

AN OTTOMAN SILVER-MOUNTED SWORD (SHAMSHIR), EARLY 19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY ALGERIAwith earlier strongly curved single-edged Persian blade of finely watered steel, encrusted with a lengthy gold inscription along the back-edge, a further gold-encrusted cartouche and a gold-encrusted linear frame over the forte on one face, engraved silver hilt comprising cross-piece with bud-shaped quillon terminals, back-strap decorated with panels of trellis, and a pair of horn grip-scales inlaid with flower-and petal-shaped panels of silver, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with large silver chape, locket and two bands all decorated en suite with the hilt (small dents, the locket with a small hole), and the latter two each with a ring for suspension71.7 cm; 28 ¼ in bladeThe inscriptions on the blade appear to be a pious invocation.

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˜AN OTTOMAN SHORTSWORD (YATAGHAN), DATED 1215 AH (CIRCA 1800)with curved single-edged blade inlaid with the bladesmith~s name

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Lot 98

˜AN OTTOMAN SHORTSWORD (YATAGHAN), DATED 1215 AH (CIRCA 1800)with curved single-edged blade inlaid with the bladesmith~s name, ~Sagh Sah~ and with the date on one face, the hilt encased in silver chased with scrolls (small losses) and fitted with a pair of horn grip-scales secured by four rivets, rising to a large eared pommel (small chips), in its wooden scabbard encased in chased silver decorated with flowers, foliage and trophies-of-arms within a framework of elaborate scrolls, and the locket with a small loop fitted with an early chain with three faceted coral beads62.0 cm; 24 ½ in blade

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TWO OTTOMAN SHORTSWORDS (YATAGHAN), THE FIRST DATED 1236 AH (CIRCA 1820/1), PROBABLY ALGERIAthe first with slightly curved si

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Lot 99

TWO OTTOMAN SHORTSWORDS (YATAGHAN), THE FIRST DATED 1236 AH (CIRCA 1820/1), PROBABLY ALGERIAthe first with slightly curved single-edged blade of watered steel, silver-encased hilt extending over the forte and the back-edge, the former formed of a pair of scalloped panels and the latter with a brief inscription, a single grip-scale rising to a small eared pommel (the other missing), decorated throughout with foliage and palmettes in brass and niello all within a niello framework, in its wooden scabbard encased in chased silver decorated with trophies-of-arms, mosques and a ship within a framework of elaborate scrolls and with the date at the top, with a small loop for a tassel; the second with slightly curved single-edged blade struck with an onion shaped mark enclosed by two decorative panels on one face and a further decorative panel on the other (rubbed), silver hilt formed of a pair of grip-scales rising to an eared pommel (back-strap missing, losses), decorated over its surface with nielloed rondels including a six-point star, in its leather-covered wooden scabbard with two iron mounts bound with leather near the throatthe first: 62.5 cm; 24 ¾ in blade(2)The silver hilt on the first example is unusual and apparently unrecorded elsewhere. The form of the hilt and the plain leather scabbards of this group are characteristic of Algerian manufacture.

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William Heaton Cooper (1903-1995)Early Spring, Thirlmeresigned (lower right)watercolour37 x 55cm. Provenance:Purchased from t

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Lot 225

William Heaton Cooper (1903-1995)Early Spring, Thirlmeresigned (lower right)watercolour37 x 55cm. Provenance:Purchased from the artist's studio as a silver wedding present for the vendor's parents' wedding, July 1935. Condition report: The condition of the painting is good. Mount is slightly discoloured and there are some specks beneath the glass. There is a label to reverse kept from the old frame.

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Peter Wills (Contemporary)Large bowlstoneware, with swirled silver and blue glazesigned37cm diameter.

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Lot 640

Peter Wills (Contemporary)Large bowlstoneware, with swirled silver and blue glazesigned37cm diameter.

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John Grenville (1918 - 2004)Silver and citrine pendantstylised leaf design, with pierced and hammered decorationLondon hallma

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Lot 705

John Grenville (1918 - 2004)Silver and citrine pendantstylised leaf design, with pierced and hammered decorationLondon hallmark for 1963on a continuous curb-link chainthe pendant 8.5cm long.

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William J. HolmesArts and Crafts silver and enamel pendantthe spray of blue enamel flowerheadsto a purple and green enamel gr

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Lot 707

William J. HolmesArts and Crafts silver and enamel pendantthe spray of blue enamel flowerheadsto a purple and green enamel ground, with scrolled bordersigned W.J.H, Birmingham hallmark for 1909on fancy-link chainand an Art Nouveau enamel panel broochthe pendant 3.1cm long (2). Condition report: Pendant: Chips, scuffs and losses to the enamel decoration. Pitting, nicks, scuffs and scratches to the pendant mount, light wear to the marks. There are areas of sharpness to the sides of the pendant panel which may indicate where fittings/loops were previously fitted. The unassociated chain is stamped '925' and has occasional solder repairs and some of the baton links are mis-shapen. The clasp is currently functioning. Chain length approx. 51cm. Total gross weight approx. 8gm. Brooch: The mount is plated, with areas of wear to the finish revealing a brass-coloured metal below, and has scratches, scuffs and nicks/chips. The enamel is scuffed and has a conchoidal chip to one side. The brooch pin is currently functioning. Length of panel approx. 4.5cm. Gross weight approx. 4.5gm.

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George Lawrence ConnellArts and Crafts silver and enamel bucklesigned, London hallmark for 19068.9cm long.Condition report: T

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Lot 712

George Lawrence ConnellArts and Crafts silver and enamel bucklesigned, London hallmark for 19068.9cm long.Condition report: There are two large losses to the enamel, one on each side of the buckle, and further chips, scuffs and scratches throughout the enamel. The buckle mount has areas of pitting, scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, with patchy tarnishing. One side of the buckle sits above the other when it is fastened and solder is visible at the junctions of the fittings to the mount reverse. The marks have patchy light wear but are legible. Gross weight approx. 64gm.

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Rudolf Heltzel (1940-2020)Silver and hardstone collar necklacewith tiger's eye matrix cabochonsigned RH, Dublin hallmarkand a

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Lot 713

Rudolf Heltzel (1940-2020)Silver and hardstone collar necklacewith tiger's eye matrix cabochonsigned RH, Dublin hallmarkand a Modernist rose quartz panel broochsigned WWL, stamped 'STERLING'the necklace 34.5cm long (2).

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Graham WatlingAbstract silver dress ringsigned G.W, London hallmarkand a silver and rose quartz dress ringsigned PGW, London

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Lot 716

Graham WatlingAbstract silver dress ringsigned G.W, London hallmarkand a silver and rose quartz dress ringsigned PGW, London hallmark for 1970the first ring size approximately M - N (2).

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Gertrude Engel for Anton MichelsenMatched silver necklace and white metal ear clips suitesigned and stamped 'STERLING DENMARK

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Lot 717

Gertrude Engel for Anton MichelsenMatched silver necklace and white metal ear clips suitesigned and stamped 'STERLING DENMARK'the necklace with London import marksthe necklace 41cm long, the ear clips 3.4cm (2). Condition report: Scuffs, scratches, chips and nicks throughout the necklace and ear clips, commensurate for use. Some of the panels have shallow dents/impressions or are slightly mis-shapen in places. Each of the panels has areas of dirt and dust residue trapped to the interior, which will require cleaning. The earring fittings and necklace clasp are currently functioning, it is not known whether the necklace clasp is original or replaced. Marks and hallmarks have patchy wear. Approximate gross weights: necklace 70gm, ear clips 10.5gm.

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Anthony Hawksley (1921-1991)Abstract silver braceletsigned APH, London hallmark for 1972and a sapphire set abstract panel rin

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Lot 720

Anthony Hawksley (1921-1991)Abstract silver braceletsigned APH, London hallmark for 1972and a sapphire set abstract panel ringsigned APH, London hallmark for 1965the bracelet approximately 17cm long, the ring size O½ (2).Provenance:By repute, this bracelet was commissioned from The Oxford Gallery in 1972. Thence by descent. Condition report: Bracelet: The panels have seams/splits to the reverse, which are not visible from the front view, and may be part of manufacture. The bracelet has areas of pitting/porosity and scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, commensurate for use. Marks are clearly struck. Overall width approx. 4cm. Gross weight approx. 53gm. Ring: The sapphire cabochons are slightly variable in colour and clarity, some with surface-reaching fractures, and have surface wear. The mount has scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, commensurate for use, with areas of pitting/porosity. There are a couple of shallow dings/impressions to the back of the shank. Length of panel approx. 2.3cm. Gross weight approx. 13.5gm.

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Anthony Hawksley (1921-1991)Matched silver and lapis lazuli bead suitecomprising necklace, bracelet and ear pendantssigned AP

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Lot 724

Anthony Hawksley (1921-1991)Matched silver and lapis lazuli bead suitecomprising necklace, bracelet and ear pendantssigned APH, London hallmarks for 1982 and 1990the necklace 51cm long (3).

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Bernard Instone (1891 - 1987)Silver and enamel butter knifestylised floral polychrome enamel handleBirmingham hallmark for 19

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Lot 725

Bernard Instone (1891 - 1987)Silver and enamel butter knifestylised floral polychrome enamel handleBirmingham hallmark for 192714cm long. Condition report: Chips, nicks, scuffs and scratches to the enamel decoration, with some small losses to the enamel. The knife has scuffs, scratches, nicks and chips throughout, commensurate for use, with multiple chips and scuffs to the sides of the handle and to the edges of the blade. Hallmarks are clearly struck. The facsimile signature to the reverse side of the handle has considerable wear. Length of enamel panel approx. 5.5cm. Gross weight approx. 32.5gm.

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Bernard Instone (1891-1987)Yellow enamel and gem set panel braceletstylised floral and foliate designwith step-cut citrine ac

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Lot 729

Bernard Instone (1891-1987)Yellow enamel and gem set panel braceletstylised floral and foliate designwith step-cut citrine accentssigned B.I and stamped 'SILVER'18.5cm long.

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Attributed to Donald Deskey (1894-1989)Art Deco footed dish, circa 1930chrome-plated metal15cm diameter; with a silver-plated

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Lot 823

Attributed to Donald Deskey (1894-1989)Art Deco footed dish, circa 1930chrome-plated metal15cm diameter; with a silver-plated French Art Deco Vase (2).

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Hugo Leven (1874-1956) for W.M.F.A set of four Secessionist candlesticks, circa 1910silver platemarked to base27.5cm high (4)

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Lot 829

Hugo Leven (1874-1956) for W.M.F.A set of four Secessionist candlesticks, circa 1910silver platemarked to base27.5cm high (4).Qty: 4Condition report: One of the tops is loose and the screw thread does not hold. The silver plating on all o them has tarnishing and pitting and they look like they have been well used. No major damage or dents.

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Abdulrazak Gurnah: 'Admiring Silence', London, Hamish Hamilton, 1996, 1st edition, signed by the author to title page and dat

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Lot 6030

Abdulrazak Gurnah: 'Admiring Silence', London, Hamish Hamilton, 1996, 1st edition, signed by the author to title page and dated 16.9.96, original cloth lettered in silver, dust wrapper (no ownership signatures/inscriptions, leaves clean/unmarked, dust wrapper £16.00 price intact, a fine/fine example). Very scarce signed copy of the fifth novel by the Tanzanian born novelist and academic Abdulrazak Gurnah, awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2021, widely regarded as the most prestigious literary award in the world, for "his uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee in the gulf between cultures and continents"

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Six signed modern first editions, comprising Ben Okri: 'The Age of Magic', London, Head of Zeus, 2014, signed & inscribed

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Lot 6033

Six signed modern first editions, comprising Ben Okri: 'The Age of Magic', London, Head of Zeus, 2014, signed & inscribed to title page, original boards, dust wrapper; Tim Winton: 'The Shepherd's Hut', London, Picador, 2018, 1st edition, signed to title page, original boards, dust wrapper; Karl Ove Knausgaard: 'Dancing in the Dark. My Struggle: Book 4', London, Harvill Secker, 2015, 1st UK edition, signed on FFEP, original boards lettered in silver, dust wrapper; Sebastian Faulks, 2 titles: 'Charlotte Gray', 1998, 'Paris Echo', 2018, each London, Hutchinson, each 1st editions, each signed to title page, each original cloth gilt, dust wrappers; Nick Harkaway: 'The Gone-Away World', London, Heinemann, 2008, 1st edition, signed and dated to title page, original pictorial boards, dust wrapper (6)

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John Banville, six first editions, of which five signed, comprising: 'The Untouchable', London, Picador, 1997, signed to titl

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Lot 6042

John Banville, six first editions, of which five signed, comprising: 'The Untouchable', London, Picador, 1997, signed to title page, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'The Sea', London, Picador, 2005, original cloth, dust wrapper, Booker Prize Winner 2005, 'The Infinities', London, Picador, 2009, signed to title page, original wraps (slightly worn), the following 3 titles under Banville's Pseudonym "Benjamin Black": 'Christine Falls', London, Picador, 2006, signed and dated to title page, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'The Silver Swan', London, Picador, 2007, signed to title page, original cloth, dust wrapper, 'The Lemur', London, Picador, 2008, signed to title page, original cloth, dust wrapper (6)

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Ray Charles; Joe Adams: 'Yes Indeed!', Deluxe copy signed by Bill Wyman, Guildford, Genesis Publications Ltd, 2009, 1st editi

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Lot 6081

Ray Charles; Joe Adams: 'Yes Indeed!', Deluxe copy signed by Bill Wyman, Guildford, Genesis Publications Ltd, 2009, 1st edition, this No.144 of 500 deluxe copies, signed by Bill Wyman to limitation page, musician, founding member of The Rolling Stones, to whom Ray Charles was his idol, from a total edition of 2,500 copies, 152pp, photographs by Joe Adams throughout, large 4to (30 x 25cm), original full blue and brown leather, titles to spine in blue and silver, all edges silver, CD and Ray Charles Foundation booklet loosely inserted in pocket on front pastedown, housed in a brown cloth slipcase, titles to front in blue, die-cut circles to back, the slipcase with a separate drawer containing an original Ray Charles business card, three photographic prints of Charles with Adams embossed stamp, in printed envelope, together with original prospectus, all housed in original printed cloth drawstring bag (slightly worn)

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Eric Ravilious; Jeremy Greenwood: 'Ravilious Engravings', Woodbridge, Wood Lea Press, 2008, limited edition (one of 800 copie

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Lot 6085

Eric Ravilious; Jeremy Greenwood: 'Ravilious Engravings', Woodbridge, Wood Lea Press, 2008, limited edition (one of 800 copies), 287,[1]pp, profusely illustrated throughout in colour and black & white, folio, original cloth lettered in silver to spine, supplement and prospectus loosely inserted, original slipcase, a fine copy

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Ian Fleming: 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', illustrated John Burningham, Puffin, 2008, 1st edition thus, signed by John Burningha

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Lot 6154

Ian Fleming: 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', illustrated John Burningham, Puffin, 2008, 1st edition thus, signed by John Burningham at foot of half title, original cloth lettered in silver, dust wrapper

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Denys Watkins-Pitchford "BB": 'At the Back o' Ben Dee', London, Ernest Benn, 1968, 1st edition, black and white frontis plus

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Lot 6211

Denys Watkins-Pitchford "BB": 'At the Back o' Ben Dee', London, Ernest Benn, 1968, 1st edition, black and white frontis plus other full page and in text illustrations by BB throughout, original cloth lettered in silver (VGC), dust wrapper (generally VGC, 16s price intact). A story for young readers, one of the more uncommon BB titles to find

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