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Lot 411

A Modern Hallmarked Silver Novelty Owl Bookmark, 9cm long; together with a novelty trowel page marker and a smaller example, with bear finial. (3) [699256]

Lot 412

A Hallmarked Silver Shell Dish, C&N, Birmingham 1974, on three ball feet (50grams). [699273]

Lot 413

Three Hallmarked Silver Mounted Photograph Frames, (dmages / part incomplete). (3) [631693]

Lot 414

A Slim Hallmarked Silver Rectangular Cigarette Case, JR, Birmingham 1951, allover engine turned decoration and rose coloured highlights, 14cm (185grams).There are no inscriptions engraved, the case also opens and closes with a slight gap to the top and bottom.

Lot 416

Two Hallmarked Silver Topped Glass Sugar Shakers, together with set of three glass pepperettes, stamped "Sterling 925". (5)

Lot 418

A Hallmarked Silver Cased Openface Pocketwatch, the white dial with black Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary dial, within engine turned case.

Lot 423

A Hallmarked Silver Cased Pair Case Pocketwatch, (lacking pair case) the white dial with black Roman numerals (lacking hand), the movement signed 'G Suggate Halesworth' and numbered "29648"; together with a John E. Fattorini Grattan Road Bradford openface pocketwatch; two row curb link Albert chain, etc.

Lot 425

Rotary; A Modern Ladies Wristwatch, the oval 'Elite' signed dial with black Roman numerals, the case back stamped "925 Sterling Silver", to integral openwork bracelet (stamped "925"); together with an Accurist modern ladies wristwatch, the case back stamped "925", to integral bracelet with inset highlights. (2)

Lot 427

Two Hallmarked Silver Cased Ladies Fob Watches, each with foliate detail to dial and black Roman numerals, together with another ladies fob watch. (3)

Lot 428

A Hallmarked Silver Cased Openface Pocketwatch, the white dial with black Roman numerals and seconds subsidiary dial; together with another openface pocket watch (case damaged) and a hallmarked silver cased hunter pocketwatch, inside case personalised "W. Halhead Butcher Kendal" (lacking bow). (3)

Lot 440

A Sword Brooch, highlighted in black and white enamel, stamped "Silver", in a Page Keen & Page Ltd Plymouth fitted case; together with cross pendants, heart shape clasp, cameo style pendant and hat pins.

Lot 459

A Hexagonal Blue John Pendant, stamped "Silver" (cracked), together with cross pendants, St.Christopher pendants, etc.

Lot 50

McPherson Brothers, Glasgow, two blades, mother of pearl scales, 7cm, un-named four blades, nail file, spike, mother of pearl scales, 8cm. Slater Brothers, silver blade, steel blade, mother of pearl scales, 7.5cm, Small Sheffield one blade, mother of pearl scales, 6cm, Un-named one blade, mother of pearl scales n/s bolsters, 8.5cm (5) damages.

Lot 556

A 9ct Gold Belcher Link Chain, suspending a 9ct gold ring as a belt buckle (overall weight 25grams); a novelty enamel owl pendant on gilt chain and a hallmarked silver napkin ring (dents/damaged).

Lot 67

Silver blade fruit knife, turtle shell scales with white metal rivits, white metal bolster 9.5cm - pocket knife with bulbous knife blade, pistol grib horn scales (vintage) 7cm. (2)

Lot 99

Needham, Sheffield, turtle shell scales with manx emblem, brass linings 7.5cm, small tortoiseshell knife, one blade corkscrew, lanyard ring, 3.5cm, small dagger, bone handle shaped as scissors (damage), 8cm, Fruit knife, silver blade decorative mother of pearl scales, 5.5cm (5).

Lot 296

A Chinese silver-mounted Hongmu tray-on-stand, Qing dynasty, 19th century, the panel inlaid with silver prunus and with a poem, the mounts cast with dragons, the stand collapsible and carved with prunus, tray 88cm handle to handle x 44cm 清十九世紀 紅木鑲銀題詩文折疊桌 Condition Report: the panel with split to one side now glued approximately 60cm long Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 415

A Chinese Export Spanish Colonial 'Royal Court of Mines' Armorial plate and a jug, circa 1792, painted after a commemorative medal produced by Jerónimo Antonio Gil for the accession of Carlos IV to the Spanish throne, brightly enamelled with the Royal Arms of Spain surmounted by crown, the Latin inscription roughly translated to 'The Royal Court of Mining of New Spain expresses its fidelity with this monument executed in Mexico in 1789', the plate 22.5cm diameter and the jug 14cm high (2) The commissioning of this service by the 'Royal Court of Mines' shows how important mining was to the Spanish Empire. By 1800 silver mines in 'New Mexico' produced almost two thirds of the worlds output. The history of the 'Palace of Mines' dates to the late 18th century and in 1793 the Royal College of Mines of 'New Spain' acquired the land where the building still stands today in Mexico City.清十八世紀 外銷徽章紋杯及盤一組兩件 Condition Report: the plate in very presentable condition with minor wear and two very small scale chips to underside of rim the jug lacking cover and with minor fritting and minor wear and firing blemishes Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 508

An embroidered satin cover, Persia, first half 19th century, coloured silk and silver thread on yellow satin ground, with plain smoky blue borders, with design of repeated poppy motifs within an arabesque trellis, 110cm square Condition Report: some wear and fading commensurate with age Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 516

A Japanese Lacquered Tabako-Bon, of typical rectilinear form, the front with shaped profile and with three drawers, with overhead silver handle chased with karakusa, the interior fitted with removable tray with two silver and gilt containers, each bearing a cover decorated in repousse with ducks and foliage, the whole decorated with Mandarin Ducks amid irises in a stream in gold and coloured togidashi and hiramakie with nashiji and gold foil, 16.2cms by 14.3cms by 23.2cms, Late Edo Period-Meiji Period Condition Report: Some fading, slight dents and chips, wear commensurate with age. Wear to metalCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 537

A pair of Japanese bronze vases, each base incised with the mark for the Nogawa Company, inlaid in gold and silver with long tailed cockerels perched on a blossoming plum tree, details carved and patinated, both signed to the body, Meiji Period, 12.3cm high Condition Report: minor knock to one shouldersome surface wear Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 544

A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase, of flattened ovoid form on a slightly splayed foot and rising to a short, waisted neck with everted mouth, decorated on a dark blue ground in gold and silver wire cloisonné enamels, depicting Shoriken Sennin relining against his tiger, he holds a ruyi sceptre and his robe is decorated in constellations, the reverse with a stream flowing amid rocks, unsigned, height 18.8cms, Meiji Period Condition Report: Two defects to enamel to one side and slight rubbing and scratches Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 551

A Large Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase, the tapered cylindrical body on a splayed foot and rising to a steep shoulder and broad neck, decorated on the midnight blue ground in elegant, painterly silver-wire cloisonné with two long-tailed birds amid bamboo and prunus on the banks of a river. unsigned, height 31.5cms, Meiji-Taisho Era Condition Report: three areas of probably restoration to shoulder which show up under UV light scratches and other minor defectsSmall area of mis-firing Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 552

Namikawa Style: A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase, of ovoid form on a splayed foot, decorated in gold and silver wire cloisonné on a mottled olive-green ground with oval cartouches with insects and flowers, the foot and shoulder with tendrils on a blue ground, unmarked, height 9.1cms, Meiji-Taiisho Era Condition Report: Restoration to areas of blue enamel and area of restoration to body visible under UV light stress cracksCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 556

Namikawa Yasuyuki: A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase and Cover, of tapered ovoid form resting on a splayed foot, decorated in gold wire and coloured enamels with eight lozenges on a dark red floral ground, each lozenge with a variety of stylised chrysanthemum, the dome cover en suite with a gilt metal, flower bud knop, signed to the base on a silver seal "Kyoto Namikawa", height 10.8cms, Meiji-Taisho Era Condition Report: area of restoration to vase body which shows under UV light to size of 3.5cm x 2.5cm Minor bruisingThe knop has possibly been replaced.Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 559

Tomiki Shobei: A Small Japanese Ginbari Enamelled Vase, of ovoid form resting on a splayed foot and rising to a slender neck with everted mouth, mouth and foot in silver and shakudo, decorated with peonies, irises and rockwork on a pale pink ground, base stamped with factory mark, height 9.1cms, Early 20th Century; with wood stand; Tomiki Shobei: Another Ginbari Enamelled Vase, decorated with birds amid camellias and other flowers beneath an enamelled ground shading from white to turquoise blue, stamped with factory mark to the base, height 8.8cms, Early 20th Century; with wood stand (2) Condition Report: First item: Crack and stainingSecond item: No discernible damageCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 560

Hayashi Kodenji (Attributed to): A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase, of tapered ovoid form with a waisted neck and everted mouth, silver foot and rim, decorated with chrysanthemums beneath flowering cherry in coloured enamels on a matt blue ground, stamped with Hayashi lozenge mark, height 12.8cms, Meiji-Taisho Era: Kumeno Teitaro: A Cloisonné Enamel Vase, of slender ovoid form with bamboo stems and foliage on a blue ground, impressed "Kume" mark to the base, height 10.1cms, Early 20th Century (2) Condition Report: First item: Large area of restoration to the reverse and stress cracks to surrounding areaSecond item: Crack and other minor scratches and markssee additional images for visual reference to condition Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 562

Gonda Hirosuke: A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, each of slender, ovoid form with a waisted neck and everted mouth, decorated in silver wire cloisonné on a dark blue ground with maples and chrysanthemums in a rocky landscape, stamped with the flaming tama logo to the base, height 9.2cms, Meiji-Taisho Era, wood stands (2) Condition Report: Some surface scratchesone vase with knock to neck wood stands damaged Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 564

Ota Tamashiro: A Pair of Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vases, each of tapered ovoid form on a slightly splayed foot, with narrow neck and everted mouth decorated on the dark blue ground in silver wired colours with egrets amid the branches of willows, the foot and mouth with lappet and diaper bands, stamped with an Ota Company mark, 22cm high (2) Condition Report: Neck of one vase repairedTwo bruises restored on the other vaseCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 566

A Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase, of tapered cylindrical form with short neck and everted mouth, decorated in silver wire on the black ground with a rock dove perched in the branches of a wisteria tree, unmarked, height 18.8cms, Meiji Period; And Another Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Vase, of ovoid form with a narrow neck and "trumpet" mouth, decorated on the black ground with a cockerel and hen beneath chrysanthemums, the neck with delicate diaper designs, unmarked, height 15.4cms, Meiji Period (2) Condition Report: Both vases with restoration and the first vase with rectangular patch of surface missing towards the base of vaseCondition Report Disclaimer

Lot 101

A COLLECTION OF MEDALLIONSdepicting key events in lives of the Dukes of Wellington and Napoleon, a mixture of antique and modern medallions, in bronze and silver gilt (a lot)

Lot 108

A 19TH CENTURY GERMAN PEPPERBOX PISTOL with percussion action, the continental silver receiver with scroll decoration, the wooden stock with cross-hatching overall, 100 bore, the iron 7.6cm barrels with proof marks, 18cm longNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. 

Lot 11

PAIR AND PLAQUE TO PTE BRADSHAW DLI, SONS MEDALS pair correctly impressed 33740 Pte T R Bradshaw Durh LI, the plaque - Thomas Revell Bradshaw, condition GVF, with a card cover for the plaque, 1939 to 45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Masonic Medal, silver hallmarked and enamel engraved to 'Bro David R Bradshaw Crewkerne Lodge'Thomas Revell Bradshaw was born in Mayfield, Derby in 1891. A farm labourer by trade. He attested on the 24th of July 1915, joining the Durham Light Infantry. He landed in France on the 7th of August 1917, joining the 15th Bn. He was sadly killed in action on the 2nd of October 1917 and is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial. His son David was born in 1913, and during WW2 he served in France and Germany.

Lot 110

CORT AND CO: AN EARLY 19TH CENTURY OVER AND UNDER PISTOL with percussion action, the continental silver receiver, and base mounts of the barrels with scroll engraving, the walnut stock with cross-hatching overall, 100 bore, the 4.45cm barrels with proof marksNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. 

Lot 111

W. HILL OF WORCESTER: A CANNON BARREL PISTOL with flintlock action, the brass 6.4cm barrel with double struck touchmarks, with scroll engraved receiver with makers name engraved to one side and 'WORCESTER' to the other, the walnut stock with inlaid wirework scrolls, the butt with hallmarked silver gargoyle mount, 54 bore, 20cm longNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. 

Lot 116

HAYWOOD OF CHESTER: A DUAL IGNITION PISTOL with flintlock and percussion action, 50 bore, the iron receiver with engraved scrolls and makers name, the cross-hatched walnut stock with silver lions head butt mount, the 6.4cm barrel with stiff leaf border to the barrel rim, with mini hinged bayonet, 19cm longNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. 

Lot 123

JAMES FREEMAN OF LONDON: A QUEEN ANNE PISTOL with flintlock action, the walnut stock with inlaid silver scroll mount and silver lion and castle butt mount, the 15.24cm cannon barrel with proof marks, 15 bore, with iron ramrod, 30cm longNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on this Lot you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. 

Lot 18

A WWII CASUALTY DFM GROUP TO SGT PEARSON OF 156 PATHFINDER SQUADRON together with his brother's casualty medals:Distinguished Flying Medal G.VI.R, correctly engraved 1110204 SGT K Pearson R.A.F.1939/45 StarAircrew Europe StarDefence MedalWar MedalBox of issues addressed to Mr Edith T. Nailor, 46, Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey, with condolence slip.Condition GVFSold with Observers and Air Gunner's Flying Log book covering his full flying service; a letter notifying his mother he had been awarded the D.F.M. dated the 18th of March 1945; a letter dated the 24th of April 1946 inviting his mother to Buckingham Place to receive the award; original London Gazette supplement; scroll from the Post Office commemorating his eight years of service and death; and two photographs of the recipient and a solid silver fob bearing his initialsCasualty group to 323668 Tpr A Pearson Royal Armoured Corps1939/45 StarDefence MedalBox of issue addressed to Mr Edith T. Nailor, 46, Petersham Road, Richmond, Surrey; condolence slipped '323668 Tpr. A. Pearson; a letter from his sister Margaret that was returned unread; a postcard he sent to his sister Margaret; a photograph of Arnold; and a souvenir silk from the 8th Army.Arnold was entitled to 5-1, according to his medal slip. Condition GVF1914/15 Trio to 15234 Pte F Nailor R Berks Reg1914/15 Star, correctly impressed 15234 Pte. F. Nailor. R. Berks.R.British War Medal, correctly impressed 15234 Pte. F. Nailor. R. Berks.R.Victory Medal, correctly impressed 15234 Pte. F. Nailor. R. Berks.R.Swing mounted as worn, condition G.F. (polished heavily. This has affected the naming of the B.W.M. in places)***The Pearson brothers were both born in Guisborough, North Yorkshire. Arnold in 1917 and Kenneth in 1921. Their parents, Edith Tones Dunning and Albert Pearson, had married in 1916. Albert sadly passed away in 1921 when Kenneth was only a few months old.There is some confusion as to the family connection of the Great War Trio to Pte Nailor. Edith was adopted as a young girl and used multiple surnames throughout her life. At the time of the 1939 census, she was going by Nailor and is listed as 'Widowed'. Frank Nailor was a native of Guisborough; he landed in France with the Berkshire Regiment on the 30th of May 1915. He was later transferred to the Northumberland Fusiliers and survived the war. It is believed that Frank Nailor was the stepfather of the brothers, and he passed away in 1955.Arnold was living in Coventry when the Second World War broke out. He joined the Royal Warwickshire Yeomanry Royal Armoured Corps and served in Africa.He sadly died in an accident on the 9th of November 1944 in Belgium. He was laid to rest in Leopoldsburg War Cemetery. At the time of his death, he was serving with H.Q. SQN 8th Armoured Brigade.Kenneth stayed in Guisborough and, at the time of the 1939 census, was living with his mother and working for the post office, a job he got when he left school at 14. His role was as a telegraph messenger. When WWII broke out, Kenneth joined the RAF and volunteered for an aircrew role. He qualified as a wireless operator on the 8th of March 1941 and as an airgunner on the 1st of November 1941. He was posted to 23 Operation Training Unit for the final part of his training.Pearson was then posted to 12 Squadron, which operated Vickers Wellingtons. He completed 30 Ops as a front gunner before he was given a period of rest and training duties. The operations were concentrated on France and Germany, with some minelaying. A second tour of Ops followed with 156 Pathfinder Squadron, this time on Lancaster's as a mid upper gunner. With his pilot from his first tour, Flight Lieutenant Alan Montgomery Lutz, he resumed operational flying on the 28th of June 1943. On the night of the 6th of September 1943, Kenneth and the crew of Lancaster ED990 were sent on an Op to Munich. The crew took off from RAF Warboys at 19.49pm; the aircraft was intercepted and shot down by a FW-190 at 00.43am on the morning of the 7th of September. The 190 was flown by the German Ace Hauptmann Friedrich-Karl "Nasen" Müller of JG300. Kenneth and the rest of his crew were killed, and all were laid to rest in Durnbach War Cemetery. The award of a posthumous Distinguished Flying Medal to Kenneth was announced in the London Gazette on the 20th of  March 1945.

Lot 196

A LATE 19TH CENTURY JAMBIYA with a horn and silver-mounted grip and curved blade, in a floral decorated white metal and leather scabbard, with a decorated canvas and leather belt, 30cm longNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. 

Lot 199

A KINJAL DAGGER late 19th century, with broad plain double-edge blade, silver-plated grip and scabbard, 51cm longNote: You must be over 18 to purchase this item. By bidding on an edged weapon you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. 

Lot 21

THE HISTORICALLY IMPORTANT MEDAL GROUP TO VICE-ADMIRAL SIR ARTHUR FRANCIS PRIDHAM, K.B.E., C.B. as First Lieutenant on H.M.S. Marlborough, he rescued members of the Russian Royal Family and was A.D.C. to Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, K.B.E. (Military) Knight Commander's 2nd type set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, silver, silver-gilt, and enamelThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion's, neck badge, a silver-gilt example with enamel, complete with full ribbon1914/15 Star, correctly impressed Lieut. A. F. Pridham. R.N.British War Medal, correctly impressed, Lt. Commr. A.F. Pridham. R.N. Victory Medal, correctly impressed, Lt. Commr. A.F. Pridham. R.N.1939/45 StarDefence MedalWar Medal1935 Jubilee Medal1937 Coronation MedalRussia, Order of St. Stanislaus, 2nd Class neck badge with swords, by Eduard, St. Petersburg, 46 x 46mm., gold and enamel, with manufacturer's name on reverse, with some enamel loss to the laurel leaves in the wreaths on obverseAmerican Legion of Merit in case of issue, the reverse of the award is officially engraved 'Arthur Pridham'Condition V.F. and betterSold with the original citation for the American Legion of Merit, hand-signed by President Harry Truman; certificate for Legion of Merit, K.B.E. and C.B. Original Dogtag; a badge from his time as A.D.C. to King George 5th; Admiral Shoulder boards; silver guilt and gold bullion; admiral buttons; with three ribbon bars.Admiral Pridham was born in 1886 and joined H.M.S. Britannia - the Royal Navy's Officer training college on the banks of the river Dart at Dartmouth in 1901. H.M.S. Britannia was then 'a wooden wall' hulk. In 1910, he qualified as a Gunnery Officer. At the start of the First World War, he was gunnery officer of the light cruiser H.M.S. Weymouth and took part in the destruction of the German cruiser SMS Koninsberg, which was hiding in the Rufiji River in what is now Tanzania. The 1976 film 'Shout at the Devil' is a fictional account of this incident.In May 1916, he travelled to Rosyth to join the cruiser H.M.S. Defence, but she had sailed unexpectedly early for the Battle of Jutland, where she was lost with all hands. A lucky escape!In 1917, he joined the battleship H.M.S. Marlborough as First Lieutenant and Gunnery Officer. The ship was present at the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in 1918. Pridham was responsible for the disarming of the battleships SMS Konig and KaiserIn 1919 H.M.S. Marlborough was sent to Yalta Crimea to rescue Dowager Empress Maria Feodorovna and surviving members of the Russian Royal family. The ship arrived off Yalta on 7th April 1919, and whilst the Captain was ashore presenting a letter from Queen Alexandra (Edward VII's widow) to the Empress, Pridham was ordered to make arrangements for the embarkation and accommodation of the royal party. The first job was to build an improvised pier so as to avoid embarking passengers and their luggage over the beach. All the officers, including the Captain, were 'evicted' from their cabins; the Captain was able to use his sea cabin, but all the others had to bed down where possible! As most of the cabins now accommodated twice their normal number, the provision of bedding became an issue, especially when it became apparent that the ship would have to embark more people than expected and many ladies.Even today, warships are not designed to carry passengers! In the event, some 84 men and women, including the Empress, were accommodated, including the Tsar's sister Xenia, 12 relations of the Tsar, including Prince Youssoupoff, who had been involved in the assassination of Rasputin, 11 royal children, plus 59 assorted courtiers and servants. Pridham comments in his book 'how concerned the Royal family was for their servants.' Over the next couple of days, some 200 tons of luggage was loaded. In order that he could carry out his duties conscientiously, Pridham spent much time with the Royal Family and effectively became an honorary A.D.C. to the Empress. As a result, he got to know members well, especially Grand Duchess Xenia, who remained a friend all her life. Before the passengers disembarked in Malta 2 weeks later, Pridham was not only awarded 'Order of St Stanislas' by the Empress. But he was given some very special gifts by her. After disembarkation, H.M.S. Marlborough returned to the Black Sea to support the White Russian army during the Civil War. A year later, she returned to Malta with General Denikin, the White leader, onboard.Later in life, he wrote the book 'Close of a Dynasty' about the rescue and events surrounding the Revolution and subsequent Civil War.In 1926, he was promoted to Captain, and after various staff appointments and commands, including H.M.S. Excellent - the Gunnery School - he was given the very prestigious command of the battlecruiser H.M.S. Hood in 1936, the Navy's pride and joy. Whilst on the Hood he wrote a paper entitled 'Notes to Young Officers', which was required reading for his officers. This was subsequently included in the training of Reserve officers in WW2. It is worth noting that much of what he wrote is still pertinent in today's Navy.Whilst he was a man of his time and somewhat of a martinet, he was also far-seeing: for instance, he encouraged the mixing of engine room crews and seamen, which was rare in those days. During his time in command, H.M.S. Hood was involved in the rescue of British citizens from the Spanish Civil War. He was renowned for mooring the Hood to head and stern buoys in Grand Harbour Valletta without the use of tugs.He was promoted to Rear Admiral in 1939. After a short spell as Flag Officer Humber, he was appointed to the Ordnance Board (responsible for independent advice on the development and design of ammunition and weapons for all 3 Services). He was subsequently promoted to Vice Admiral and, in 1942, became President of the Board. As a result, he worked closely with Lord Cherwell (Chief Scientific Advisor) and Winston Churchill. He had very good relations with his United States Armed Forces colleagues, which resulted in United States representatives joining the Board and British representatives on the U.S. equivalent. The story goes that when the Navy wanted to send him to Washington and relieve him with an army officer, Churchill said, 'Buggins turn, Pridham stays.' So he stayed in London!As a result of his war service, he was awarded the U.S. Legion of Merit (Commander) and Knighted(K.B.E.) The Citation for the Legion of Merit says inter alia, ' Admiral Pridham's action contributed towards establishing the supremacy of Allied weapons and munitions.'He died in 1975; his ashes, together with those of his wife, were committed to the deep from H.M.S. Jupiter off Portland by his grandson and grandson-in-law, both serving naval officers.

Lot 219

LADY GRANT: A SILVER CASED TRENCH WATCHwith manual wind movement, the silver dial with black Arabic numerals and red 12 o'clock, blue stainless steel hands, circa 1940's, the case c.25mm diameter, on a brown leather strap

Lot 222

A SILVER GILT 43RD FOOT OFFICERS CAP BADGEno hallmarks visible, in excellent condition with loops to the reverse

Lot 61

A COLLECTION OF IMPERIAL GERMAN BADGESenamel Iron Cross embossed 'Wir Mussen Singen 1914', with a wearing pin to the reverse, maker marked ' Gesetz Geschutzt'; together with an Iron Cross 1st Class on silver oak leaf wreath, a high-quality piece that a veteran likely wore; a miniature 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class on a fob clasp; and a Veterans Ribbon Bow, possibly worn by a fallen soldier's female next of kin (4)

Lot 62

THREE THIRD REICH STICK PINSan Iron Cross and Silver Wound Badge; together with a 1914 Iron Cross 1st Class with spange, 2nd Class with spange; and a 1939 Iron Cross 1st Class and 1914 2nd Class with spange (3)

Lot 80

A SCARCE OFFICIALLY IMPRESSED BALTIC MEDAL AND LSGC TO J EDDY SAPPERS AND MINERS Baltic Medal 1854-54, officially impressed J. Eddy. Rl Sappers & Miners, with silver buckle suspension; together with a Long Service Good Conduct Medal, correctly impressed 276 Serjt John Eddy RE, condition VF (edge bruising, but naming unaffected) (2)John Eddy was born in Kenwyn, Truro, Cornwall, in 1832. He joined the Army in 1853 and went on to serve for over 21 years. He was awarded the Baltic Medal, Crimea Medal with clasp Sebastopol, Turkish Crimea Medal and a Long Service Good Conduct Medal. He was discharged in 1875, and on the 1st of April 1904, he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal with an annuity of £10. 

Lot 81

CRIMEAN MEDAL PAIR TO J WHITESIDE 77TH FOOTCrimea medal claps Inkermann and Sebastopol, impressed to James Whiteside 77 Foot.Turkish Crimea Medal, Sardinian issue with replacement suspenderCondition G.F. (heavy contacting to Crimea medal, Christian name faint. The medal has been silver dipped), no James Whiteside on the roll.

Lot 86

THREE IMPERIAL GERMAN MEDALSincluding an Ernst Ludwig Großherzog von Hessen Medal in silver, condition VF (some loss of silver finish), a 1848-1849 Hohenzollern Commemorative Medal, and a Franco Prussian War Commemorative Medal

Lot 88

THE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT GROUPING TO MAJOR GENERAL RICHARD EDWIN ASERAPPA Engineer in Chief of the Indian Army and part of the recce for the Everest expedition in 1953Indian Independence MedalGVI Indian General Service Medal, Northwest frontier 1936 - 37 with MID, correctly impressed in Indian Army Style - Lt. R. E. Aserappa. Madras S. & M.War Medal with MID, correctly impressed in Indian Army Style - AI-649 T/LT Col R. E. Aserappa, R.I.E., Defence Medal, correctly impressed in Indian Army Style - AI-649 T/LT Col R. E. Aserappa, R.I.E.Court mounted as worn, condition NEFThe group comes with the following original pieces; Major Generals dress hat named to the recipient; a photograph album with silver/white metal plaque to the front, engraved 'First Visit of Major General R E Aserappa, MA, Cantab, MIE. Engineer in Chief, Army Headquarters 31st March 56 - 1st April 56', the album contains 52 photographs with annotations; Brigadier dress epaulettes; Major General epaulettes for field wear; divisional patches; staff officer collar tabs; two sets of miniatures medals, both swing mounted as worn; Madras Sappers and Miners in white metal, possibly Indian silver; newspaper clippings covering family history; several loose photographs of the recipient; an Officers Record of Service Army book; together with four Royal Engineers wall shields.  Richard Edwin (Bunny) Aserappa was born on 27th December 1910 in Calcutta. He was of Ceylonese extraction; his father, Richard Humberto Aserappa, had qualified as an Engineer in England and subsequently joined the Indian Railway service. Bunny was educated at St Paul's, Woolwich, Peterhouse and read Engineering at Cambridge. He was commissioned in the Royal Engineers in 1935 and was quickly back in India serving with the Madras Sappers and Miners. He saw active service on the Northwest Frontier between 1936 and 1937 and was awarded an Indian general Service Medal. He was Mentioned in Despatches for this campaign and promoted to Captain. Promoted to Major in February 1940, During the Second World War, he first served in "Paiforce" ( Persia and Iraq Command), receiving his second Mention in Despatches for his service there. 'The King has graciously pleased to approve that the following be Mentioned in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Iraq, Syria and Persia during the period April 1941, to February 1942.' He returned to India for the Staff College Course at Quetta, Where he passed out first and was then posted to Italy.   Aserappa, taught himself fluent Italian in 20 days; unfortunately, he then found out this posting was a mistake, and he should have been posted to Burma.  In Burma, he distinguished himself at Myitkynia; by the end of the war, he had risen to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. At the time of partition, he was in Peshawar and was instrumental in saving many lives in the conflict between rival religious groups. Although not a mountaineer himself, he did the preliminary reece for the Everest expedition in 1953. From October 1955 until April 1960, he was the first Indian to serve as Engineer in Chief of the Indian Army with the rank of Major General. He took the position after Lord Mountbatten persuaded him to stay in India. After retiring from the Army, he moved to England with his family. He worked as an Administrator for the RNLI and passed away in Eastbourne in 1988.

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Mainly silver plated tableware: to include flatware

Lot 177

Silver and yellow meal collectables: to include a pair of 9ct gold cufflinks 

Lot 210

Mainly 925 silver dress jewellery: to include rings, earrings, necklaces, pearl and simulated pearls items of personal ornament  

Lot 289

White metal jewellery: to include a silver triple band crossover ring 

Lot 302

A silver bracelet, set with amber coloured beads; and a matching necklace

Lot 309

Silver, white metal and other costume jewellery and items of personal ornament: to include jet coloured beads; and rings  stamped 925

Lot 31

Silver and silver plate: to include decanter labels; photograph frames; and a Christening tankard

Lot 76

Two silver rings, set with baccarat coloured glass teardrop design stones  both boxed & stamped 925

Lot 83

A silver cigarette box with a cedar lined interior  Birmingham 1937  2"h  6.5"w

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Silver collectables: to include decanter labels; and a sugar basin  mixed marks

Lot 114

* DAMIEN HIRST (BRITISH b. 1965), PHARMACY WALLPAPER - SILVER (1997) five colour gravure print with metallic silvermounted, framed and under glassImage size 45.5cm x 53.5cm, overall size 68cm x 74.5cm

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