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Click here to subscribeA good Indian sword (tulwar), unusually heavy flat backed blade 32 in., with 9 in. false back edge, two narrow fullers to each side flanking a broader one, the forte engraved with a domed mosque and Arabic characters; hilt retaining some silver plating, pierced langets, knop quillons, angular grip swell and disc pommel.
A Waterloo Medal, re-named to Corporal Thomas Donally 3rd Battalion 1st Foot Guards, replacement silver bar suspension (Corp Tho. Donally 3rd Batt. Grenad. Gds.), re-engraved in cursive script, near very fine. This man was entitled to the medal, and the style of naming appear 19th Century, being very similar to that employed on the India General Service Medal 1854-95. It may be that this is a replacement obtained by the man himself.
A mid-18th Century continental silver hilted small sword, blade 30.5 in., of flattened hexagonal section at the forte and with traces of engraved decoration including a well-realised running wolf within a panel to each side; cast hilt comprising boat-shell guard, finger rings and quillons, knuckle bow and globular pommel, all elaborately decorated with overlapping patterns of writhen fluting, waves and shells; later leather scabbard with engraved white metal fittings.
The Great War period 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword carried by Captain Norman Douglas Fourdrinier, 6th Battalion the Middlesex Regiment, of regulation form with blade etching incorporating George V cypher and 'N. D. FOURDRINIER', by Wilkinson and numbered 50060, with leather sword knot and in leather covered scabbard. Entered France 02/05/15. Entitled to 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory Medals as a Lieutenant. Wounded and issued Silver War Badge. Placed on the retired list "on account of ill health caused by wounds 13th September 1919"
An early 19th Century Moroccan snaphaunce musket, sighted three stage barrel 54 in., a band of spiral fluting separating the round section from the octagonal breech, stamped marks to the top flat; lock of characteristic form with automatic sliding pan cover, lock maker's mark below the cock; full stock with silver wire inlay, slender wrist and extravagantly flaring butt.
The Manchester Regiment: a presentation miniature drum, silver plated body engraved with fleur de lis device, regimental title, and battle honours to a flaked banner; stepped ebonised base with silver plated band bearing presentation inscription to the Deputy Lord Mayor of Manchester from all ranks of the 1st Battalion Manchester Regiment, on the occasion of the presentation of silver drums to the battalion by the citizens, 1934; by Boosey & Hawkes Ltd.
A small collection of militaria, including: 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welch Fusiliers), a pair of 19th Century officer's epaulettes, gilt brass with Prince of Wales' feathers in silver, label for 'Moore, late Bicknells & Moore, Old Bond Strt'; a belt clasp, Royal Engineers or Artillery, two oval plaques with lions surmounting crowns linked by a serpentine hook embossed 'UBIQUE'; other belt fittings, a pair of cavalry spurs, and other items. [qty]
A quantity of R.F.C./R.A.F. memorabilia, from the Effects of Jack Fuller, 18 Squadron R.F.C & R.A.F., comprising: His leather flying helmet, goggles and insignia; his pilot's licence (1919); photographs; and a presentation silver salver engraved with the Squadron badge, given as a token of appreciation by members of the 18th Squadron Old Comrades Association 9th Nov. 1935, J. B. Chatterley & Sons Ltd., London 1935, 18 ozt.
A French mounted gendarme's helmet, brass with nickel-silver mountings, broad band embossed with flaming grenade, high comb with the face of the gorgon Medusa at the peak and with a black horse hair crest, plume fitted to a socket at the left, brass chin scales, leather liner, early 20th Century; together with a British Royal Marines tropical helmet, lacking finial. [2]
The Great War Army and Merchant Navy group to John Marvell: 1914-15 Star (S-6062 OTE J. MARVELL.RIF: BRIG:), British War Medal (S-6062 PTE. J. MARVELL. RIF. BRIG.), Merchantile Marine War Medal (JOHN MARVELL), Victory Medal (S-6062 PTE. J. MARVELL. RIF. BRIG.), Silver War Badge (185937), good very fine or better; together with postal box and authority to wear for the Merchantile Marine Medal. Entered France 20th May 1915. Wounded and discharged as no longer physically fit for war service 5th August 1916. The same man seems to appear in the 1911 census aged 15 and working as a shop assistant.. Furthermore research suggests that he served with the Merchant Navy in the Second World War as well. Medal card for the Merchantile Marine Medal note British War Medal issued 'Army'.
A Great War trio and Silver War Badge to Corporal Percy James Jefferies, Australian Imperial Force: 1914-15 Star (5091 DVR. P.J. JEFFERIES. 12 A.S.C. A.I.F.), British War and Victory Medals (5091 CPL P.J.JEFFERIES. 12-A.S.C A.I.F.), mounted for wearing, very fine or better; together with Silver War Badge No A14193 (confirmed to this man). Born on or around 2nd January 1887 in Gloucestershire. Attested 2nd November 1914 at Melbourne and passed fit for service at Wangaratta. disembarked Marseille via Alexandria 23rd March 1916. Suffered various ailments and in January 1918 admitted to hospital in England suffering from Shell Shock, symptoms including Neurasthenia. Discharged as medically unfit in England 16th October 1918, and issued Silver War Badge No A14193.
The Medals to Doctor Robert Blair Kinloch, Royal Army Medical Corps: British War Medal 1914-20; Victory Medal (CAPT. R.B. KINLOCH), extremely fine; St Thomas's Hospital Medical School, Mead Medal, in frosted silver, L.C. Wyon bust of Richard mead M.D., rev. Salus holding a snake, glazed and set in a silver ring engraved 'FOUNDED BY MR & MRS NEWMAN SMITH FOR PROFICIENCY IN PRACTICAL MEDICINE. R.B. KINLOCK 1900', in case of issue, some staining but otherwise better than extremely fine. [3]
The historically significant nursing awards to Doreen Norton, O.B.E., F.R.C.N. (1922-2007): The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Lady Officer's shoulder badge, 2nd type, on its bow ribbon and in case of issue; Royal College of Nursing Fellow's badge, silver gilt and enamels, reverse inscribed '5 D. NORTON 24.11.1976', Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham 976, cased; both extremely fine. [2] Doreen Norton's long and distinguished career encompassed a contribution to modern nursing that was nothing short of revolutionary. Her pioneering work in the prevention of pressure sores, commonly known as bed sores, terminated a long and benighted period of ineffective treatments by promoting techniques that, though not unknown before her time, have become common practice in large part thanks to her efforts. In recognition of this she was made one of the first fellows of the R.C.N. in 1976, and created O.B.E. the following year. Reference: Michael Denham, Past President and Historian of the British Geriatrics Society, Obituary of Doreen Norton 2007.
A small collection of medals and numismia, comprising: two British War Medals 1914-20 (7162 PTE M HAYES R MUN FUS and M-345942 PTE. H.P. CHARD. A.S.C.), very fine or nearly so; A British Stewards, Cooks, Bakers & Butchers Association medal of the Order of the Cordon Bleu, silver, obverse 'COMFORT AT SEA' about a passenger steamer, Kenning & Son Liverpool, hallmark for London 1909, extremely fine; a copper Portsmouth halfpenny token, 1797, Battle of Cape St Vincent, Neptune crowning Admiral Jervis, about extremely fine; two small shooting prizes; and a miniature War Medal 1939-45. [7]
George Heriot's Hospital School, Edinburgh, a silver prize medal from the Governors to 'The Most Meritorious of the youths who completed their education'', bust of George Heriot to sinister, reverse engraved to George John Scott July 1881, 47mm, cased, extremely fine. GJ Scott, Treasurer of the Bank of Scotland 1923 - 33.
A collection of enamelled civic badges, London County Council, Guildhall and others, mainly silver-gilt or silver, mainly 1930s and representing various functions including the 1937 Coronation, being those of Sir Frederick Rowland, Lord Mayor of London 1949, also Freedom of the Borough of Taunton (his home town) 1950. [18]
'Great British Regiments': a set of fifty-two silver commemorative medals, each depicting an episode from the history of one of the "...52 time-honoured regiments of the line that have passed into legend", and each accompanied by a replica of the corresponding regimental badge, in their brass bound presentation case and with accompanying paperwork, 72.8 ozt total, as struck or nearly so.
A pair of cut glass and silver plated three light girandoles in George III taste, 20th century, in the manner of examples by Osler, the electrical fitments in silver plated sconces atop circular drip pans with concave notched rims suspending faceted glass pendants, the three upturned scrolling and spiral moulded arms descending from a notched and fluted circular boss with spire finial, affixed to an oval mirror plate with medallion border, 66.5 cm high, 46 cm wide, 29 cm protrusion from the wall
A Gorham & Co. 'Athenic' spot-hammered copper and silver mounted cigar box and hinged cover, circa 1910, the hinged cover set with a rectangular enamel plaque of the Fallowfield Hunt after Cecil Aldin and opening to reveal a cedar-lined interior, the underside frame stamped ATHENIC GORHAM CO BY267, 15.5cm x 24cm x 15.5cm Provenance: Private Collection, Wiltshire.
A George II Irish mahogany silver table, circa 1750, the rectangular top with dished edge, above plain frieze and shaped apron, on shell carved cabriole legs terminating in 'channelled' pad feet, 71cm high, 86cm wide, 50cm deep For a closely related design of table with nearly identical feet, see The Knight of Glin and James Peill, Irish Furniture, Yale University Press, 2007, page 152, plate 208.
A George II mahogany silver table, possibly Irish, circa 1750, the rectangular top with dish moulded edge above the plain frieze and gadrooned apron, on foliate carved cabriole legs terminating in claw on ball feet, 69.5cm high, 81cm wide, 48cm deep Provenance: Private Collection, by family descent.
Mixed dolls to include several Chiltern dolls, together with a pram, a selection of glass paperweights to include Mille Fleurie together with mixed ornaments, drink mats, playing cards, onyx eggs and metal ware and a Victorian oil lamp with red glass shade, funnels and a blue glass oil lamp, a mixed lot to include a silver plated buckle and a silver plated wine funnel and mixed oriental and British blue and white china, together with a modern Chinese ginger jar with lid
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