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Lot 2053

Battle of Waterloo, [1815], a modern silver restrike [by ?] of the medal by B. Pistrucci, 88mm (cf. Eimer 57; cf. BHM 870). Brilliant, as struck; in perspex holder £100-£120 --- Sold with the commemorative leather-bound book issued with the medal in 2015

Lot 2132

Christ’s Hospital, Marker’s Medal, a silver award by L. Pingo, crowned bust of Edward VI right, rev. open bible, edge named (Augustus L. Francis 1866), 35mm, 17.15g (Eimer Pingo 66; E 29). Fields brushed, otherwise extremely fine; in fitted case £60-£80

Lot 2074

Royal Standard Benefit Society (Est. 1828), a silver medal by W.J. Taylor, rev. named (Mr P.H.H. Scagell), 42mm, 40.51g; Tewkesbury Regatta (Est. 1860), a silver medal by Martin & Co., 45mm, 44.42g [2]. First extremely fine and toned, with loop for suspension, second with remains of brooch-mount on obverse otherwise good very fine £80-£100 --- Provenance: First J. Spencer Collection, DNW Auction M11, 13 July 2011, lot 1013 (part)

Lot 2239

ARGENTINA, Yacht Club Argentino, Buenos Aires, a plated bronze award medal, unsigned, naming Pablo Suarez, engraved (Rating 2o. Premio, 26 Ene, 1913), 31mm; AUSTRALIA, Rockhampton Sailing Regatta, 1895, a silver badge by G. Loveridge, named (2nd Prize for 19 Footers, won by Xoa), hallmarked Birmingham 1893, 40 x 29mm, America’s Cup, 1983, a gilt Winners medal, unsigned, 32mm; BERMUDA, Tall Ships Race, 1964, a bronze award medal, unsigned, un-named, 38mm; SOUTH AFRICA, Hout Bay Yacht Club, 1984, a bronze award medal, unsigned, 52mm; URUGUAY, Yacht Club Uruguayo, XI Campeonato Sudamericano de la Clase Lightning, 1965, a bronze 3rd Prize medal by Tammaro, un-named, 31mm, and a plated bronze medal by L. Giammarchi, 28mm; USA, America’s Cup, 1903, gilt brass medalets (2), both 24mm, and an enamelled button by Whitehead & Hoag, 32mm [10]. Generally very fine; fourth in maroon case of issue £60-£80 --- Pablo Suarez (†1924) was a noted yachtsman and committee member of the Yacht Club Argentino. A frequent visitor to England, he was well known in Southampton yachting circles and the owner of the 12-metre yacht Rafaga, built in 1908 and depicted on the medal. He married Annie Berry, daughter of Mr W. Berry, a former Chief Constable of Southampton. The medals of his son, Flying Officer Pablo Geoffrey Suarez (1918-2003), were sold in these rooms on 26 March 2014, lot 1536

Lot 2001

Henrietta Maria, 1628, a silver medal, unsigned [by N. Briot], crowned shields of Britain and France, rev. tree, 28mm (MI I, 249/23; E 110). About very fine £120-£150

Lot 2295

FRANCE, Préparation Militaire, 1911, a bronze medal by P. Grandhomme for the Ministre de la Guerre, 50mm (BDM VII, 389; V & A Exh. Cat. 1998, 1; cf. Noonans 264, 901); Municipalité de Paris, c. 1930, an Art Déco bronze medal by P.-M. Dammann, named (à Charles Lambert, Instituteur, 1934), 50mm (BM Acq. 1978-82, pl.54, 43; cf. DNW M8, 2285); Philatec Paris, 1964, a silver award medal by J.A. Devigne, named (T.-H. Bent), 68mm (cf. DNW 141, 1760); together with clichés (3), by Exbrayat for La Gerbe d’Or, and by H. Dropsy (2), one fashioned as a badge [6]. Third extremely fine and in case of issue, others very fine and better £80-£100

Lot 2227

Royal Southampton Yacht Club, a silver award medal by M. Emanuel, city of Southampton arms and supporters, yachts behind, rev. legend in garter, named (Won by Grace Shenley in Yacht “Spero”, 8 Metre, 1912), 41mm, hallmarked Birmingham 1912. Small reverse edge knock at 4 o’clock, otherwise good very fine and toned, rare £60-£80 --- Michael Emanuel, JP (1836-1911), silversmith, High Street, Southampton; mayor 1895, president of the Southampton Hebrew Congregation

Lot 2041

Marquess of Wellington, Victories, 1812, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, 54mm (Eimer 15; BHM 743); a white metal medal by T. Wyon Sr & P. Wyon, 45mm (Eimer 17; BHM 738); Treaty of Paris, 1814, a white metal medal, unsigned (by J. Westwood?), 43mm (Eimer 50; BHM 816); Battle of Waterloo, 1815, a white metal medal by T. Halliday, 53mm (Eimer 60; BHM 883); Duke of Wellington, [c. 1815], a silver medal by D.F. Loos, 29mm (Eimer 91) [5]. Varied state, one pierced; last with loop and ring for suspension £100-£150

Lot 2228

Centenary of the Royal Regatta, Torbay, 1913, a silver and enamel award medal by W.J. Dingley, named (H.A. Garrett Esq, Borough Surveyor), 44mm; International Coronation Regatta, Torbay, 1937, a silver medal by H.B. Sale, 51mm (W & E 7805A.1; BHM 4385); Yachting, bronze award medals, unsigned [by Pinches] (2), engraved (12 Ft National Championship, Torbay, 1953, Saturday Race, 2nd Crew; Redwing Championships, Torbay, 1954, Open Race, 1st, “Fiesta”), both 38mm; Torbay Yachting Association, a uniface bronze and enamel award medal, unsigned, engraved (1955 Firefly Championship Week, Monday’s Race Crew, 6th), 38mm; 150th Anniversary of the Royal Regatta, Torbay, 1963, a plated bronze medal, unsigned, 45mm [6]. Very fine and better, but second with some rim knocks £90-£120 --- Provenance: First, second and last D.M. Young Collection, DNW Auction M14, 25 November 2013, lot 1139 [first from T.C. Millett June 2005, second from J. Whitmore July 2003, last from A. Judd June 2003]

Lot 2230

Southwold Model Yacht Regattas, Annual Regatta, 1923, a brass medal by Wright & Son, Edgware, un-named, 32mm; Royal London Yacht Club, Centenary Regatta, 1938, a silver medal by H.B. Sale for Benzie, Cowes, 38mm, hallmarked London 1937; Royal Corinthian Yacht Club, Burnham-on-Crouch, International Cadet Class, award medals (2), unsigned, engraved (Cadet Week 1959, Royal Corinthian Y.C. Trophy, Third Prize...Vice-President’s Trophy, First Prize), both 51mm; City Livery Yacht Club Cup, 1998, an engraved bronze award medal, unsigned, 55mm [5]. About extremely fine and better; second in original blue case of issue [this somewhat scuffed], last with original ribbon for wearing £40-£60

Lot 2100

Edinburgh School of Medicine, a silver prize medal by A. Kirkwood, serpent coiled around pillar, garter around, rev. wreath, named (To Frederick Atkinson, the Best Pupil, Senior Chemistry Class, Ed. Vet. Col., from George Wilson MD, April 1847), 49mm, 49.27g. Edge knock, otherwise about extremely fine £80-£100 --- Provenance: N.G. Brodie Collection

Lot 2186

Winston Churchill, Centenary, 1974, a set of 12 gilt-silver ingots and one gilt-silver medal by the Pobjoy Mint, the ingots each 50 x 27mm, the medal 38mm [13]. As struck; in wooden presentation box £200-£300

Lot 2256

AUSTRIA, Homage to Franz I in Milan, 1815, a silver medal by L. Manfredini, 31mm, 11.97g (BDM III, 554); HAMBURG, Death of David Schlüter, 1844, a silver medal by E. Schilling for Loos, 39mm, 21.04g [2]. First about extremely fine and toned, second with some minor marks otherwise good very fine £80-£100

Lot 2148

University of St Andrews, Tullis Medal, 1882-3, a hollow oval engraved silver award by J. Marr, St Andrew’s Cross, rev. named (Awarded to Alexander Cleland, 2nd Class of Mathematics, P.R. Scott Lang M.A., Professor), 55 x 46mm. Very fine £60-£80

Lot 2002

Birth of Prince Charles, 1630, silver medalets (2), unsigned, each 24mm (MI I, 254/36); Capture of Porto Bello, 1739, pinchbeck medals (2), each 27mm; together with a uniface cast bronze medal, 40 x 33mm [5]. Varied state £80-£100

Lot 2039

Victories of the Marquess of Wellington, 1812, a white metal medal by T. Wyon Sr & P. Wyon, 45mm (BHM 738); Earl of Wellington, [1812], a copper medal by T. Webb, 53mm (BHM 746); The Elgin Marbles, a white metal medal by Thomason, undated, 47mm (cf. BHM 1061); HMS Foudroyant Wrecked, 1897, bronze medals (2), unsigned, each 38mm (BHM 3613); Trafalgar Centenary, 1905, a white metal medal, unsigned, 32mm (BHM 3923); together with a small silver calendar medal and two tokens [9]. Varied state; first pierced £100-£150

Lot 2298

FRANCE, Bertrand du Guesclin, a silver plaque by F. Clémencin, undated, knight standing with sword raised, rev. radiant book, 62 x 62mm, 166.44g. Extremely fine; in modern Paris Mint case £60-£80

Lot 2192

Assorted badges, mostly relating to Medicine, in silver (4), base metal (6), all but one enamelled, three named [10]. Very fine or better £60-£80

Lot 2187

Winston Churchill, Centenary, 1974, a set of four silver medals by R. Norris for Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd, each stamped ‘230’ on edge, 45mm [4]. About as struck; in case of issue £40-£50

Lot 2075

Royal Standard Benefit Society (Est. 1828), a silver medal for Services by E. Avern, Justice standing with scales, shield and accoutrements, rev. wreath of oak and palm, named (Mr Josh. Talbot), 48mm. About extremely fine; with oval loop for suspension £60-£80 --- Provenance: J. Spencer Collection, DNW Auction M11, 13 July 2011, lot 1013 (part)

Lot 2160

St Stephen’s School, Westminster, 1888, a silver attendance medal by Jones & Co, edge named (Kate Young), 37mm; Burdett Coutts & Townshend School, Westminster, 1935, a silver conduct and attendance medal, edge named (John Corcoran), 31mm [2]. About extremely fine and better; each with loop and ring for suspension £50-£70

Lot 2062

Duke of Wellington Appointed Governor of Plymouth, 1819, silver clichés of the obv. and rev. of the medal by T. Webb, glazed and set in brass rings within a wooden frame, 204 x 104mm (cf. Eimer 94). Clichés extremely fine, glazing and frame very fine £40-£50

Lot 2322

NEW ZEALAND, Bicentenary of James Cook’s Rediscovery of New Zealand, 1969, silver and bronze medals by J. Berry for the Royal Numismatic Society of New Zealand, each 64mm [2]. About as struck; in cases of issue £60-£80

Lot 2185

Investiture of the Prince of Wales, 1969, a silver medal by M. Rizzello, 45mm (E 2116b); Bristol, 600th Anniversary, 1973, a silver medal, unsigned, 39mm; Mint Directors Conference, 1990, a bronze medal by J. Lobban, 63mm (E 2169) [3]. Extremely fine or better; all in cases of issue £50-£70

Lot 2320

NETHERLANDS, William IV of Orange, Inauguration as Stadtholder, 1747, a gilt-silver medal by N. van Swinderen, draped bust right, rev. Dutch lion holding sword and resting paw on pedestal decorated with orange branches, 38mm, 22.32g (MI II, 629/317; E 615). About extremely fine; with integral suspension loop £150-£180 --- Provenance: Spink Auction 216, 26-27 March 2013, lot 782

Lot 2142

Worshipful Company of Carpenters, a silver award medal by J. Milton, arms in wreath, rev. legend in wreath, named (George Edwin Crisp, 1st October 1878), 47mm (Stainton 47; cf. DNW M4, 117). Very fine; with clip, ring, original ribbon and suspender clasp £70-£90

Lot 2293

FRANCE, Union des Sociétés d’Instruction Militaire de France, c. 1900, a silver award medal by H. Dubois, seated female watching troops engaged in rifle practice, rev. figures representing the Republic against the background of a brick wall, un-named, 50mm (BM Acq. 1983-7, pl.38, 58; cf. DNW 49, 899). Extremely fine, toned £60-£80

Lot 2141

Royal Asylum, a silver medal, rev. named (Reginald W.K. Edwards, June 1877), 45mm, 48.44g; Freemasonry, Peace, 1919, a silver medal, signed E.Ck.P., 58 x 41mm, 36.08g [2]. First good very fine and toned, second very fine with loop and ring for suspension £80-£100

Lot 2006

Charles XI of Sweden, Investiture as Knight of the Garter, 1671, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Roettier], St George on horseback right, spearing dragon, rev. Garter decorated with two crowned monograms, Collar of the Order around, Star of the Order in centre, 44mm (MI I, 549/206; E 247; Delzanno p.870). Removed from a mount, surfaces scratched and tooled, otherwise very fine and toned, rare £100-£120

Lot 2118

London Horticultural Society, Banksian Medal, a silver award by W. Wyon, rev. named (Mr Bucktrout, for Muscat Grapes, 11th June 1853), 38mm, 25.16g (E 1138); Royal Cornwall Polytechnic Society, a silver prize medal by W. Wyon, edge named (Herman U. Broad, for study “The Cornish Coast” 1887), 45mm, 38.32g (E 1272) [2]. First cleaned, very fine, second about extremely fine £80-£100

Lot 2086

Victoria, Coronation, 1838, a silver medal by B. Pistrucci, diademed bust left, rev. Victoria seated left, being offered the crown by Britannia, Scotia, and Hibernia, 37mm, 19.27g (W & E 88A.2; BHM 1801; E 1315). Lightly polished, two edge knocks, otherwise about extremely fine; in contemporary fitted case £200-£260

Lot 2327

PRUSSIA, Frederick III, 1888, a silver medal by E. Weigand, bare head right, rev. dem besten schützen within wreath, 42mm, 58.45g. Lightly cleaned, good very fine £60-£80

Lot 2007

Expedition to Vigo Bay, 1702, a silver medal, unsigned [by J. Croker], crowned bust of Anne left, rev. ships burning in blockaded harbour, 37mm, 17.92g (MI II, 236/18; E 395a). Toned, about very fine £150-£180

Lot 2312

GERMANY, Schwabisch Hall, Reconstruction of City Hall, 1955, a silver medal, unsigned, view of City Hall, rev. two shields of arms, 47mm. Toned, good extremely fine; in fitted case £50-£70

Lot 1144

CHINESE SILVER INGOT of waisted rectangular form, incised with character marks, 'The Ninteenth year of Daoguang' and 'Qing'5cm high, 4cm wideImperfect surface but not damaged as such. Approx 373g.

Lot 1183

PERSIAN COPPER AND SILVER PLATED VESSEL 19TH CENTURY of circular form with spout, the exterior decorated with script23cm diameter

Lot 1214

IRANIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASKET EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY of square form, the hinged cover embossed with birds amongst flowers, the frieze chased with heart motifs, gilt wash interior, bracket feet, the base engraved with a number of signatures, stamped marks to base16.2cm wideQty: approximately 641g

Lot 1102

CHINESE SILVER BOWL EARLY 20TH CENTURY of circular form, embossed with dragons and on a spreading foot, bearing presentation inscriptions to lower body, maker Wang Hing, stamped to base12cm diameter Qty: 169gPart of the bowl reads: "Won by David Robertson 2007".Another section reads 'Presented by David Cooper Hong Kong to the Spittalfield Bowling Club' A further section reads 'Won By Duncan McBeath 1921' 'George Slidders 1922' 'Wm Buchanan 1923' 'James Shaw 1924' 'David Baxter 1925' 'James Shaw 1926'No condition issues to note. Very light surface marks and tarnishing. 

Lot 1253

PAIR OF CHINESE SILVER VASES EARLY 20TH CENTURY each embossed with dragons, bamboo and flowering branches, maker Yok Sang, stamped YOK SANG to foot and with character mark19cm highQty: 270g

Lot 1213

IRANIAN SILVER CIGARETTE CASKET EARLY/MID 20TH CENTURY of oblong form, the hinged cover chased with central star shaped medallion and further geometric motifs, stamped marks to the interior16.2cm wideQty: approximately 337g

Lot 1240

PAIR OF CHINESE SILVER MIRROR/BRUSH BACKS LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY each with a dragon and pearl in relief, maker possibly Chi Hua, stamped CH and with character markeach 22.5cm longQty: approximately 359g gross

Lot 1180

TWO CHINESE SILVER OPEN SALT DISHES LATE 19TH/EARLY CENTURY each of oval form and raised on three feet formed from branches, cast in relief with blossoming branches, with glass liners, maker Wang Hing, stamped to base WH90 and charcter mark, along with a silver napkin ring with dragon in relief, also stamped WH90, a mustand pot embossed with flowers and with glass liner, unmarked, a silver oval dish with stamped marks, a model swan and lantern, both with stamped marks, also a dish with swing handle and two spoonsthe salt dishes 5cm wideQty: 10294g in total. Hinged mustard pot lid is not attached. The pot has pink residue and lid is scratched. Napkin ring in good condition. Again there is pink residue and is tarnished to the inside. The two dishes are in overall good condition. Tarnished and scratches to each piece. Both open salt dishes are tarnished and have pink residue. Also scratched. The lantern and two spoons are tarnished. Model swan slightly tarnished and with some scratches. Additional images now available.

Lot 1194

CHINESE MATCHED SILVER THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE 19TH CENTURY comprising a tea pot, jug and twin handled lidded jar, each decorated with bamboo trees, the teapot and sugar bowl marked for Tuckchong, the cream jug Nanking [...]This lot contains elephant ivory material. Several countries, including in the EU and USA, prohibit the importation of ivory items unless under specific conditions. Prospective buyers should familiarise themselves with the relevant customs regulations of their country and ensure they are able to import this item prior to bidding.Ivory Act 2018 (2022) compliant with APHA registration reference 36FYZ75Q.tea pot 23cm high (including lid)Qty: 1273g grossThe first image of the markings refers to the teapot, the second to the sugar bowl and the third to the cream jug which to confirm is marked 'Nanking...' and 'Silver' with a rubbed character mark; teapot cover hinges loose, lifts to one side, finial slightly at an angle, noticeable nick to top of handle;sugar bowl cover slightly misshapen and lifts to one side, finial at a slight angle, very slight wobble on an even surface; cream similar, knock to spoutall with light general wear including nicks, scratches, some pitting, slight knocks or compressions, slight impressions and tarnish

Lot 1143

CHINESE SILVER DISH of boat shape, with pierced and engraved floral decoration, on a knopped stem and oval base, maker Zee Sung, stamped ZEE SUNG15.5cm wide145g in total.

Lot 1236

PAIR OF CHINESE SILVER SOLIFLEUR VASES LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY each with shaped rim over tapered body to knopped stem and circular foot, maker Wang Hing, stamped WH90 and with character mark to foot, base loaded19.5cm high

Lot 1255

CHINESE SILVER CIGARETTE CASE LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY of slightly concave outline, the cover engraved with pair of birds perched on prunus branches, gilt wash interior, maker W.N. (likely Wing Nam)10cm wideQty: approximately 125g

Lot 1235

CHINESE SILVER LIDDED BOX LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY the cover and body embossed with dragons, gilt wash interior, maker Wang Hing, stamped WH90 and with character mark to base9cm diameterQty: approximately 171gThe lid and box are not perfectly circular, indents to rims. The box has a few scuffs and scratches which are difficult to capture but which run vertically down the box. The lid too has surface scratches. Please see additional images.

Lot 128

NO RESERVE Gardner (Erle Stanley) The D.A. Breaks an Egg, jacket with closed tear to upper panel head, 1957 § Wentworth (Patricia) Miss Silver Intervenes, 1944 § Head (Matthew) Murder at the Flea Club, 1957, first editions, original boards, dust-jackets, light tears and creases to spine ends; and 8 others, crime novels, 8vo (11)

Lot 130

BRITISH ASSOCIATION MEETING - SOUTH AFRICA'The British Association Meeting. S. Africa 1905' [titled on upper cover], 241 original gelatin silver prints mounted on 17 leaves (recto and verso), all with printed caption and photographer's name beneath the image, publisher's half vellum, soiled, short tear to lower part of spine, oblong folio (370 x 495mm.), [1905]Footnotes:Album of good photographs, taken by members of the expedition, commemorating the the British Association for the Advancement of Science's meeting held in South Africa in 1905. Includes views of the voyage out (Madeira, Canary Islands) and return (Mombasa in Kenya, Umtali in Zimbabwe, Mozambique) but the majority of views show South Africa, including major cities and scenes, diamond mining operations including machinery and the Chinese and Kaffir workers, street scenes and markets, local inhabitants including Zulu groups. Photographers, or subjects include well known scientists from the expedition including Sir William Crookes, H. Yule Oldham, George Darwin (son of Charles), John T. Bottomley, and many by the female members of the party.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 90

COLONIAL LIFE IN INDIA - PHOTOGRAPHYA collection of towards 200 nineteenth century photographs of British Colonial life in India, including views of Bungalows and staff, Anglo-Indian residential and ecclesiastical buildings, military and sporting groups (including Lahore Ladies Cricket Match teams 1893), mostly albumen (and a few gelatin silver) prints, some loose, mostly mounted on album sheets, typically approx. 210 x 265mm., some smaller, c.1870-1900 (quantity)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 96

PORTRAITS, TRADES AND LOCAL TYPES - PHOTOGRAPHYA collection of approximately 82 photographic portraits or studies of Indian sitters, mostly albumen prints, a few gelatin silver, most laid on card (some photo studio mounts, other album sheets), a few signed in the negative, some captioned in ink on mount, variable sizes (290 x 240mm., and smaller), [c.1880-1920] (quantity)Footnotes:Photographers include: Sache and Murray, Samuel Bourne, P. Metzer of Poon and Secunderband, R. Venkiah Bros. of Madras, and Herzog & Higgins.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 164

SCOTT (ROBERT FALCON)Silver vesta case, engraved on upper panel 'Lieut. R.F. Scott R.N.', some dents and abrasions, 55 x 40 x 10mm., hallmarked Birmingham, John Millward Banks, 1892Footnotes:Silver vesta case belonging to Scott of the Antarctic. Scott (1868-1912) joined the Royal Navy in 1880, and was barely twenty years old when 'he was noted by Sir Clements Markham, secretary and later president of the Royal Geographical Society, as a likely candidate for the leadership of a future Antarctic expedition' (ODNB). In 1891 he qualified as torpedo lieutenant, first class, and by 1897 had become a first lieutenant. His subsequent career leading two Expeditions to the Antarctic is of course legendary.Provenance: Robert Falcon Scott; his elder sister Ettie, who married Sir William Ellison-Macartney; by descent to the present owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 20

MAY (SIR FRANCIS HENRY), GOVERNOR OF HONG KONG, AND FIJISix family photo albums relating to Sir Francis H. May (1860-1922), mostly relating to his service in Hong Kong, including views of the city and environs, Colonial and family gatherings, approximately 800 mostly gelatin silver photographs (with several albumen Cabinet portraits including May as Captain Superintendent of Police, HK in 1899, and Colonial Secretary of HK in 1902), mostly private photographs, mounted between 4 and 8 per pages, mostly captioned in ink, one octavo nineteenth century morocco (defective), the others contemporary cloth or boards, oblong 4to, c.1902-1918Footnotes:An extensive photographic record of the official and family life of Sir Francis Henry 'Hal' May (1860-1822) during his service in Hong Kong, mostly relating to the period when he served as Colonial Secretary (1902-1911), then Governor of Hong Kong (1912-1918), and between 1911 and 1912 as Governor of Fiji. Born and educated in Dublin, May was appointed a Hong Kong cadetship in 1881, from which time he served in Hong Kong, married Helena Barker (daughter of HK Acting Administrator Major-General Digby-Barker) and raised four daughters, before his retirement to Clare Priory, Suffolk in 1918.Approximately 60 images, and 2 hand-drawn ink maps (Viti Levu; and Pacific showing the route of a month long circular voyage undertaken from Savu in Fiji, through the Solomon Islands). Some images depict May's departure from Hong Kong, his wife carried in a sedan chair to City Hall. On their return to HK in 1912 an assassin attempted to shoot May, but the bullet lodged in Mrs. May's sedan chair, voyage via Macao (images includes series of cable repairs, ruin of St. Paul's Church, junks), Government House at Suva, 'native ceremony presenting Yagona' and 'a 'Make' - or native dance' and other welcoming ceremonies, Makluva Island, and Levuka. The majority of images show views and family trips throughout Hong Kong, including visits to Shekko [Shek O], Chek Kang [Chek Keng], Fan Ling (including the Golf course), Taipo, Stonecutters Island [Ngong Shuen Chau], Cheung Chow [Chau], and family life at Mountain Lodge, the Governor's summer residence on Victoria Peak. Activities include a tiger hunt, golfing, birthday parties (Alice in Wonderland theme), picnics on the islands, and theatricals, including a performance of Eden Philpott's 'The Angel in the House' (March 1916), the set of which includes some remarkably modern-symbolist paintings. Some images depict family trips to Britain, Japan and Canada.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 132

EVA JORDAN - FEMALE BIG GAME HUNTER AND EXPLORERTwo photograph albums relating to Mrs Eva Jordan's hunting exploits (hippopotamus, zebra, boar, rhino, etc) in, and travels through East Africa and the Congo (approximately 240 images), and her chimpanzees, mostly dressed, doing activities, etc. (approximately 90 images), together upwards of 330 gelatin silver prints, some captioned on the verso, most loose mounted (or loose), images typically 105 x 75mm., or 60 x 75mm., 6 ink and wash plans of the Pyramids loosely inserted, contemporary card albums, ties, worn, one cover loose, oblong 4to, c. 1911-1912; together with a cup presented to Eva on her completion of an 'adventurous voyage made by her across central Africa' from May 1911 to July 1912 (group)Footnotes:'A FEAT HITHERTO UNACCOMPLISHED BY ANY WOMAN' - Private photograph albums , relating to the journey of some 4000 miles undertaken from Mombasa to the West African coast by Eva Jordan, undertaken as a honeymoon on her marriage to the big game hunter John Alfred Jordan, during 1911-1912. Images include her posing, gun in hand, with a dead hippopotamus, elephant tusks, her husband, her camps and local servants, and scenery. A caption on the cup included with the lot reads 'To Eva on her marriage and to commemorate the adventurous voyage made by her across Central Africa, a feat hitherto unaccomplished by any woman, leaving Mombasa, British East Africa in May 1911 passing thro' Uganda down the Aruwimi River, following the course of the Congo to its mouth, and arriving on the West African Coast in July 1912, from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic'. A second album is devoted to Eva's chimpanzees, mostly dressed and posing (at at sewing machine and typewriter, smoking a pipe, holding a gun, seated on a goat, in a hammock, served tea by local servants, etc.).Provenance: Eva Jordan (nee Mercer), who married John Alfred Jordan in May 1911. He wrote several books, including Mongaso: Man Who is Always Moving: The Story of an African Hunter, and Elephant Stone about his exploits in Africa; by descent to current owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 162

PONTING (HERBERT GEORGE)'Captain Scott's Last Birthday Dinner, 1911. (Officers' Table.)', toned silver bromide print, on card, captioned in ink on the original Fine Art Society label on verso, contemporary oak frame [FAS 1913, No. 51], 480 x 515mm., [1911, printed 1913]Footnotes:Fine photograph of the Scott and his officers seated for dinner to celebrate his forty-third birthday on 6 June 1911 in Antarctica. 'It shows that they ate very well and that this special occasion they took great care with the presentation of the meal... There is a strong patriotic atmosphere: a Union Jack is laid on the table and behind Scott we see sledge flags belonging to the team' (D. Hempelman-Adams, S. Gordon and E. Stuart, The Heart of the Great Alone. Scott, Shackleton and Antarctic Photography, 2009, p.113).The Fine Art Society mounted the first public exhibition of Ponting's photographs at their gallery in New Bond Street, London on 4 December 1913, displaying 146 images, and generating some 680 orders. They were available in four sizes, the present sample being the third largest exhibition format. Landscapes proved the most popular, with comparatively few portrait ordered (for example just thirteen orders were received for the special set of large photographs of the polar party), with the present image rare and one of the few images Ponting developed as toned silver bromide prints.Provenance: Fine Art Society label (captioned in ink 'Capt. Scotts Birthday Dinner / 1911. / 51' on the reverse), with pencil name 'Jeffreys L.' beneath in pencil. On the backing board of the frame is a trade label of Richard Jeffreys, picture dealer and framer, Liverpool.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 43

WONG (K.F., of Kuching, Sarawak)Group of 11 studies of the Iban peoples of Borneo/Sarawak, East Malaysia, including female groups, dance ceremonies, children, fisherman in canoe, village view, gelatin silver prints, all with K.F. Wong copyright stamp on verso, 3 with old mounting tabs on verso, images approx. 375 x 300mm./300 x 375mm., [c.1960/70s] (11)Footnotes:Provenance: Purchased by the vendor's husband from Mr. Wong's studio in the 1970s.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 92

KOLKATA, AGRA, DELHI, AMRITSAR, AND OTHERS - PHOTOGRAPHYA group of approximately 125 nineteenth century photographic views (and a few portraits) of India, including images of Kolkata (26), Delhi (14), Agra (upwards of 25), Kashmir and North-West Frontier (10), Udaipur (2), Varanasi (4), Mumbai (10), Amritsar, Lahore, Southern India (10), and others, the majority albumen prints, several gelatin silver prints, most laid down on old album cards, typically approx. 210 x 290mm., but some smaller and a few carte-de-visite size, [c.1880-1905] (quantity)Footnotes:The majority are city views, including images by Bourne, J.Baker and Frith, but also include religious festivals, street scenes and a few portraits (including Duleep Singh). A few images are of Myanmar ('Burmese Woman' with enormous cigarette; temples at Mandalay).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 97

DELHI, AGRA, AJMER, CHENNAI, PUNE, ETC. - PHOTOGRAPHYA collection of approximately 90 nineteenth century photographic views of Delhi, Agra, Ajmer, etc, mostly albumen with some gelatin silver prints, a few signed in the image, by the photographer (including Deen Dayal, Samuel Bourne, Johnson & Hoffmann), some loose but most laid on old album leaves (some recto and verso), images typically approx. 205 x 290mm., c.18670s-1890s (quantity)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 163

PONTING (HERBERT GEORGE)A collection of 54 views, taken during Robert Falcon Scott's British Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913, undertaken on the Terra Nova, gelatin silver prints, a few with pencil annotations on verso, 24 mounted on grey card (138 x 194mm.), others loose, images typically 130 x 175mm. or similar, 6 smaller (approx. 110 x 80mm.), 1910-1913 [printed later]Footnotes:A good group including portraits (Bowers with horse; Evans with sledge; group including Scott and Oates, etc.), Terra Nova (in the ice, a cabin, etc.), activities on the ice beside the hut (packing 'Patent Cardiff' coal briquettes; measuring a dead seal), icebergs (one at night) and ice floes, huskies, seals and penguins. Includes many lesser known images, including for instance a fine view of the Siberian Ponies aboard Terra Nova, posed without Oates.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 56

TIBET, ASSAM AND DARJEELING - PHOTOGRAPHYTwo albums of photographs of India, taken or/and compiled by a British soldier, approximately 250 gelatin silver prints, mounted between 2 and 8 per page (some pasted down, some loose mounted in pockets), most captioned in white ink on the mounts, varying tones, largest images 110 x 155mm., mostly 75 x 50 or smaller, including roundels, contemporary cloth, 4to, c.1914-1919; together with a framed photo of the compiler in uniform, and a copy of 'The Indian Army ABC' by Myauk, published by Thacker in Calcutta (4)Footnotes:Albums including a good group of private images of street and local life scenes, many from Darjeeling, Assam and Himalayan foothills. Sample captions suggestive of subject matter and locations covered include 'A Tibetan and his family', 'Gathering Rice. Chingri-Khal', 'Natives working. Mamora', 'Hindu Bride and Bridgeroom, Sonapur' [Assam, many from here], 'Brick maker, Jafferpur', 'Fakir, Benares', 'Jain Temple, Calcutta', 'Hill Girl - Nainitel', 'Beggar, Wahat', 'Gathering tea, Assam', 'Golden Eagle [dead held by military group] Ranikhet', 'Tibetan Women, Darjeeling', 'Hindu corpse burning, Lucknow', 'Village God, Sonapur', 'A hillman's hut - Ghoom', and 'Typical Afghans'. Also includes several images of British soldiers, and more famous landmarks in Delhi, etc.Provenance: 'William V. Langley, 109th Infantry, 1914-1919', ownership inscription in one album.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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