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ARRAN 14 YEAR OLD ISLAND SINGLE MALT Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.46% ABV / 70cl

GLENDRONACH 1991 18 YEAR OLD SINGLE CASK #2512 HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Thanks to its rich, weighty spirit and penchant for sherry cask maturation, GlenDronach is often viewed as an excellent (and affordable) alternative to Macallan, despite being just on the wrong side of the Speyside / Highland border.Once providing the heart of the Teacher’s blend, in recent years GlenDronach has become better known as a single malt thanks to substantial investment by Pernod Ricard, who acquired ownership in 2008, and more recently by Brown-Forman (producers of Jack Daniel’s) who took over in 2016.Distilled: 08/11/1991Bottled: 09/2010Oloroso Sherry Butt #2512Bottle Number: 605 / 76051.9% ABV / 70cl

ARDBEG BLAAACK FEIS ILE 2020 ISLAY SINGLE MALT Located on the island’s rugged south coast, Ardbeg distillery represents the peatier end of the Islay spectrum. While it has endured some tough times, spending several years mothballed, the distillery has undergone a bit of a renaissance since being bought over by Glenmorangie and is now on a stable footing.While it still retains its signature sooty spirit, Ardbeg has also adopted its new parent company’s fondness for experimental cask finishes, arguably increasing its appeal.The 2020 Islay Festival release comes resplendent in a carton that doubles as a cure for insomnia.46% ABV / 70cl

ARRAN PORT CASK FINISH ISLAND SINGLE MALT Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.50% ABV / 70cl

2 HIGHLAND PARK MINIATURES - 25 YEAR OLD AND 16 YEAR OLD ISLAND SINGLE MALT Orkney’s Highland Park distillery is situated in the town of Kirkwall on the site of an illicit still thought to have been operated by Magnus Eunson, a smuggler, local butcher and former priest who was directly descended from Viking settlers. With that heritage, it’s fitting that today they frequently draw from Scandinavian mythology when it comes to naming their whiskies.The distillery is known for its signature style that utilises Orcadian peat in the malting process, resulting in a fragrant, heathery spirit that is most often left matured in Sherry wood.25 YEAR OLD - 50.7% ABV / 5cl16 YEAR OLD - 40% ABV / 5clQty: 2

CAOL ILA 12 YEAR OLD GORDON & MACPHAIL DISCOVERY ISLAY SINGLE MALT Caol Ila might not be the prettiest distillery on Islay, but the spectacular view it enjoys, across the water to the neighbouring island of Jura, more than makes up for it. The distillery itself is an absolute monster, producing more litres of spirit per year than Lagavulin, Ardbeg, and Laphroaig combined! A good chunk of its staggering output winds up in Johnnie Walker, but there’s still plenty left to be bottled as single malt, in both peated and un-peated guises.43% ABV / 70cl

ARRAN 18 YEAR OLD ISLAND SINGLE MALT Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.46% ABV / 70cl

CLYNELISH 14 YEAR OLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Built in the late 1960s, as a replacement for the distillery we now refer to as Brora, Clynelish has produced whisky for the Johnnie Walker range of blends ever since. Capable of producing nearly 5 million litres of spirit annually, it is one of Scotland’s larger malt distilleries. But despite this, it isn’t exactly a household name, with a relatively small percentage of its output appearing in single malt form.Its core range begins and ends with a 14-Year-Old, occasionally supplemented with a few limited releases and a sporadically bottled double matured Distillers Edition. Thankfully, fans of the Highland distillery’s signature waxy style can experience a broader selection in the form of independent releases.46% ABV / 70cl

OLD PULTENEY 12 YEAR OLD AND NAVIGATOR HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Established in 1826 to satiate the local fishing community’s thirst for the good stuff, Pulteney distillery, in the town of Wick, is home to some unusual stills. Scaled up versions of the kind favoured by smugglers of the era; they sport oversized reflux bulbs that are nearly as big as the still bases. These are combined with purifiers and snaking lyne arms running into worm-tub condensers, resulting in a spirit that is oily and full bodied.In 1995 the distillery was acquired by Inver House, who properly established “Old Pulteney” as a single malt brand. Since then, the brand has gone from strength to strength, and collected several awards and accolades along the way.12 YEAR OLD - 40% ABV / 70clNAVIGATOR - 46% ABV / 70clQty: 2

DALWHINNIE 15 YEAR OLD AND WINTER'S GOLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland and, as such, it also boasts the lowest average temperature range. The obvious benefit of this is a lower “angel’s share” lost from casks in their warehouse, but it also keeps their external worm tubs cool, causing the spirit vapour from the stills to condense very quickly. Combine this with a distillation process which strives to minimise copper contact, and Dalwhinnie distillery produces a heavy, sulphury new make spirit that needs to mellow in refill wood for 15 years before its signature sweet, honied style fully emerges.Each 43% ABV / 70clQty: 2

BALVENIE 12 YEAR OLD SIGNATURE BATCH #3 SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT Balvenie is part of the Grant’s family and sits beside its sister distilleries, Glenfiddich and Kininvie, in the Speyside burgh of Dufftown. Established in 1892, just a few years after Glenfiddich, Balvenie has spent its life supplying the heart of the Grant’s blend. In fact, it wasn’t until nearly 100 years later, when Kininvie was built, that it was able to seriously market its own single malt.One of very few distilleries to retain its own malting floor, Balvenie is slightly unusual for a modern Speyside whisky in that it still uses a small percentage of peated malt to make its spirit. While the new make it produces is far from smoky, this small amount of peat gives it a distinctive character that has helped it become one of the best-selling malt whiskies in the world.Proceeds from the sale of this bottle will be donated to The Brain Tumour Charity.40% ABV / 70cl

ARRAN COTE-ROTIE CASK FINISH 2019 LIMITED EDITION ISLAND SINGLE MALT Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.50% ABV / 70cl

ARRAN AMARONE CASK FINISH ISLAND SINGLE MALT Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.50% ABV / 70cl

BALVENIE 10 YEAR OLD FOUNDER'S RESERVE SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT Balvenie is part of the Grant’s family and sits beside its sister distilleries, Glenfiddich and Kininvie, in the Speyside burgh of Dufftown. Established in 1892, just a few years after Glenfiddich, Balvenie has spent its life supplying the heart of the Grant’s blend. In fact, it wasn’t until nearly 100 years later, when Kininvie was built, that it was able to seriously market its own single malt.One of very few distilleries to retain its own malting floor, Balvenie is slightly unusual for a modern Speyside whisky in that it still uses a small percentage of peated malt to make its spirit. While the new make it produces is far from smoky, this small amount of peat gives it a distinctive character that has helped it become one of the best-selling malt whiskies in the world.40% ABV / 70cl

DALMORE 12 YEAR OLD HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Dalmore have invested a lot to position themselves as a luxury brand, with their high-end expressions always resplendent in crystal decanters and lavish packaging. And you won’t ever hear them boasting about different cask finishes. Oh no, no, no; they prefer to “finesse” their spirit in a variety of exotic sounding wood. While this type of posturing isn’t exactly unique in the whisky industry, it does create a nagging doubt that the whole thing might just be a case of style over substance.Thankfully, Dalmore’s spirit (more often than not) lives up to the hype. They have a complicated distillation process that utilises mismatched stills to produce distillates with different characteristics. These are then vatted together, before being filled into the distillery’s preferred Sherry casks.40% ABV / 70cl

GLENGOYNE CASK STRENGTH BATCH #6 HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Founded in 1833, Glengoyne distillery, just to the north of Glasgow, straddles the Highland/Lowland border. The light, fruity and honied spirit is predominantly filled into Sherry Casks that are transported from its Highland Still House, across the road to its warehouses in the Lowlands.Glengoyne wasn't seriously marketed as a single malt until the 1990s, and has since achieved huge popularity, especially in Europe. And, thanks to its proximity to Glasgow, visitors flock to the distillery in their droves to experience the many tours and tastings on offer.59.8% ABV / 70cl

BUNNAHABHAIN MOINE OLOROSO ISLAY SINGLE MALT Balvenie is part of the Grant’s family and sits beside its sister distilleries, Glenfiddich and Kininvie, in the Speyside burgh of Dufftown. Established in 1892, just a few years after Glenfiddich, Balvenie has spent its life supplying the heart of the Grant’s blend. In fact, it wasn’t until nearly 100 years later, when Kininvie was built, that it was able to seriously market its own single malt.One of very few distilleries to retain its own malting floor, Balvenie is slightly unusual for a modern Speyside whisky in that it still uses a small percentage of peated malt to make its spirit. While the new make it produces is far from smoky, this small amount of peat gives it a distinctive character that has helped it become one of the best-selling malt whiskies in the world.60.1% ABV / 70cl

BUNNAHABHAIN 10 YEAR OLD GORDON & MACPHAIL DISCOVERY ISLAY SINGLE MALT Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt.Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).43% ABV / 70cl

GLENDRONACH 15 YEAR OLD 1990S HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Thanks to its rich, weighty spirit and penchant for sherry cask maturation, GlenDronach is often viewed as an excellent (and affordable) alternative to Macallan, despite being just on the wrong side of the Speyside / Highland border.Once providing the heart of the Teacher’s blend, in recent years GlenDronach has become better known as a single malt thanks to substantial investment by Pernod Ricard, who acquired ownership in 2008, and more recently by Brown-Forman (producers of Jack Daniel’s) who took over in 2016.40% ABV / 70cl

GLENDRONACH 18 YEAR OLD ALLARDICE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Thanks to its rich, weighty spirit and penchant for sherry cask maturation, GlenDronach is often viewed as an excellent (and affordable) alternative to Macallan, despite being just on the wrong side of the Speyside / Highland border.Once providing the heart of the Teacher’s blend, in recent years GlenDronach has become better known as a single malt thanks to substantial investment by Pernod Ricard, who acquired ownership in 2008, and more recently by Brown-Forman (producers of Jack Daniel’s) who took over in 2016.46% ABV / 70cl

CLYNELISH 1995 20 YEAR OLD SIGNATORY HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Built in the late 1960s, as a replacement for the distillery we now refer to as Brora, Clynelish has produced whisky for the Johnnie Walker range of blends ever since. Capable of producing nearly 5 million litres of spirit annually, it is one of Scotland’s larger malt distilleries. But despite this, it isn’t exactly a household name, with a relatively small percentage of its output appearing in single malt form.Its core range begins and ends with a 14-Year-Old, occasionally supplemented with a few limited releases and a sporadically bottled double matured Distillers Edition. Thankfully, fans of the Highland distillery’s signature waxy style can experience a broader selection in the form of independent releases.Distilled: 26/09/1995Bottled: 03/11/2015Matured in refill Sherry Butt #8683Bottle Number: 343 / 34652.7% ABV / 70cl

BLADNOCH 1993 GORDON & MACPHAIL'S CONNOISSEURS CHOICE LOWLAND SINGLE MALT Bladnoch distillery, near Wigtown in Dumfries & Galloway, produces a light, grassy and malty spirit that epitomises the Lowland style. Another distillery with a history of sporadic production and closures over the years, it has been enjoying a bit of a renaissance since being resurrected by Australian entrepreneur, David Prior, in 2015.Distilled:1993Bottled: 201446% ABV / 70cl

BUNNAHABHAIN MOINE AND STIUIREADAIR ISLAY SINGLE MALT Purpose built in 1881 by William Baxter, Bunnahabhain distillery on the northeast coast of Islay featured housing for its workers, as well as its own pier for ease of transporting whisky and materials to and from the mainland. As with most distilleries, much of its life was spent producing blending stock, but in the late 1980s it began to appear as a single malt.Initially this single malt output was mostly sherry matured and so lightly peated as to be barely perceptible, placing Bunna’ firmly in the minority of Islay whiskies. However, since its takeover by Distell in 2013 around 20% of the spirit produced there is now heavily peated, with these expressions bearing the name “Moine” (the Gaelic word for peat).Each 46.3% ABV / 70clQty: 2

BENRINNES 15 YEAR OLD FLORA & FAUNA SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT Despite churning out 3.5 million litres of spirit every year, Benrinnes is seldom seen as a single malt, with most of its output getting hoovered up by various blends. Those who do seek out the scant few special releases and independent bottlings will be rewarded by a meaty, powerful whisky, akin to Mortlach or Cragganmore; a result of the complex distillation process and use of worm-tub condensers.43% ABV / 70cl

ARRAN MACHRIE MOOR CASK STRENGTH 4TH EDITION ISLAND SINGLE MALT Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.Released in 2017.58.1% ABV / 70cl

MACALLAN 21 YEAR OLD FINE OAK 75CL SPEYSIDE SINGLE MALT There are few distilleries in the world quite so revered as Macallan. Nestled in the heart of the Speyside region, the rich spirit that runs from their “curiously small stills”, and their penchant for Spanish Sherry casks have proven to be a match made in Heaven, delighting the tastebuds of whisky connoisseurs around the globe.With demand far outstripping supply, they embarked upon one of the most ambitious distillery upgrades of all time, investing £140 million in an ultra-modern still house and visitor centre that seamlessly blends with the surrounding landscape, and is home to a whopping 36 stills capable of churning out around 15 million litres of spirit every year. Even so, getting your hands on a bottle can still be tricky, with new releases selling out as soon as they hit the shelves, and older examples regularly setting records at auction.43% ABV / 75cl

JURA 10 YEAR OLD ORIGIN AND SUPERSTITION ISLAND SINGLE MALT With deer outnumbering people by around 25 to 1, it’s surprising the isle of Jura can sustain a distillery at all, let alone a decent sized one capable of supplying 2.2 million litres of spirit per annum. Although it was originally founded in 1810, the distillery closed at the turn of the century and wasn’t revived until the 1960 when it was completely rebuilt by two of the island’s local landowners.Despite the abundant peat available on the island, Jura’s style has tended to be somewhat lighter, as dictated by the blending requirements of its owners over the years. Today it is operated by Whyte & MacKay, under the Emperador umbrella.10 YEAR OLD ORIGIN - 40% ABV / 70clSUPERSTITION - 43% ABV / 70clQty: 2

GLENDRONACH 2002 11 YEAR OLD SINGLE CASK #1499 - DISTILLERY EXCLUSIVE HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Thanks to its rich, weighty spirit and penchant for sherry cask maturation, GlenDronach is often viewed as an excellent (and affordable) alternative to Macallan, despite being just on the wrong side of the Speyside / Highland border.Once providing the heart of the Teacher’s blend, in recent years GlenDronach has become better known as a single malt thanks to substantial investment by Pernod Ricard, who acquired ownership in 2008, and more recently by Brown-Forman (producers of Jack Daniel’s) who took over in 2016.Distilled: 11/06/2002Bottled: 04/2014Pedro Ximenez Sherry Puncheon #1499Bottle Number: 17 / 56856.5% ABV / 70cl

ARRAN 12 YEAR OLD CASK STRENGTH BATCH #4 ISLAND SINGLE MALT Still a relative youngster in whisky terms, Arran distillery began production in 1995. Thanks to a focus on sourcing quality casks, and its light, accessible spirit that ages well, Arran has proven extremely successful. So much so, that in 2017 they began construction of a second distillery on the other side of the island. Sharing a name with Arran’s only other previous legal still (closed in 1837), Lagg distillery focuses on producing peated spirit.Bottled: September 2014One of only 15,000 bottles released.53.2% ABV / 70cl

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A Second War ‘1945’ D.F.C., ‘1943’ D.F.M. group of seven awarded to Halifax and Lancaster Rear Gunner, Flight Sergeant, later Flight Lieutenant, W. H. Goodridge, Royal Air Force, who flew in at least 91 operational sorties - the majority of which being with 419 (Moose) Squadron, R.C.A.F. and 75 (New Zealand) Squadron Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1945’; Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (635318. F/Sgt. W. H. Goodridge. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted for display, with named Buckingham Palace enclosure for D.F.C., cleaned, generally very fine (7) £3,000-£4,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 16 February 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘This officer has now completed a total of 91 operational sorties comprising one tour of 24 operations flown in the Middle East, the remainder being carried out in the European theatre against a variety of targets in Germany and German Occupied territory. Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal and his arrival at this Unit, F/O Goodridge has shown most commendable drive and efficiency, and the large number of operations carried out testifies in itself to his determination, keenness and fearlessness in engaging the enemy regardless of any personal risks involved. By his great experience, F/O Goodridge has been a most valuable asset to the Service, and to the Squadron as a whole, and I can think of no one more deserving of recognition. I strongly recommend that he be awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. D.F.M. London Gazette 9 July 1943. The original recommendation states: ‘Since May 19th, 1940, Flight Sergeant Goodridge has completed seventy-three (73) sorties against the enemy as a Rear Gunner. Of this number, fifty sorties were completed from bases in the United Kingdom and the remainder from bases in the Middle East. His operations include attacks against Berlin, Hamburg, Essen, Kiel, Stettin and Munich, as well as Naples, Tripoli, Benghazi and the Corinth Canal. At no time during his operational career has Flight Sergeant Goodridge been found wanting in spirit or in willingness to complete whatever task was set him. Rather, he has shown extreme unwillingness to be rested from operations. I consider that this N.C.O.’s tenacity, keenness and devotion to duty, coupled with an almost shy manner, has set a fine example to the members of his crew, as well as to his Squadron as a whole, and feel that the award of the D.F.M. is fully justified. Remarks of Station Commander: I consider this N.C.O.’s skill and devotion to duty and his fine operational record over a period of three years warrant recognition by the award of the D.F.M.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 11 June 1942. William Henry Goodridge enlisted as Aircraftman 2nd Class in the Royal Air Force in February 1939. He carried out training as a Wireless Operator/Air Gunner, and advanced to Flight Sergeant. Goodridge was commissioned Pilot Officer in May 1943, and advanced to Flying Officer in November of the same year. He advanced to Flight Lieutenant in November 1945, and was recategorised as a Pilot in March 1952. Goodridge retired in 1954.

ROYAL DOULTON; a pair of vases decorated with flowers, height 18.5cm, with a Victorian brass spirit kettle on stand (3).

A small group of copper and brass items to include a copper spirit kettle, a copper jug, a brass warming pan and a dish.

Mamod. Live steam (methylated spirit version) Traction Engine No. TE 1a, generally good plus (some corrosion) in good early pictorial box with inner packing piece, has been fired, including steering rod and funnel. Contents unchecked for completeness or correctness. Viewing recommended.

Two Royal Worcester figures, 'Spirit of Peace', 'The Dance of Time' and one Nao figure and a Lladro kneeling Angelic figure (4)

A fine post-War C.B.E., ‘Pathfinder Squadron Commander’s’ D.S.O., ‘1940’ D.F.C. and post-war Q.C.B.C. group of ten awarded to Wellington and Stirling pilot Group Captain O. R. Donaldson, Royal Air Force, who flew in at least 34 operational sorties with 115 Squadron between September 1939 - August 1940, before going on to command 7 Squadron, October 1942 - May 1943. Mentioned in Despatches twice for the Second World War, awarded the Q.C.B.C. for his part during a bomb explosion at R.A.F. Marham in September 1954, and further Mentioned in Despatches for services in the Suez The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, blue enamel damage; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially dated ‘1943’, with integral top riband bar; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type, breast badge, silver-gilt; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1940’; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Near East, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Act. Gp. Cpt. O. R. Donaldson. R.A.F.) second clasp loose on riband, as issued, breast awards mounted as originally worn, with Queen’s Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air Emblem and a Path Finder Force Badge, all housed in custom made display case, generally very fine or better, unless otherwise stated (10) £4,000-£5,000 --- C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1953. D.S.O. London Gazette 11 June 1943: ‘Group Captain Donaldson has completed a large number of sorties since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross. During the six months he has commanded the squadron, it has maintained its fine operational record and fresh honours have been achieved. By his sound organisation, thorough training and personal example, he has fashioned a first class fighting unit. Each operation is most carefully planned and executed and nothing which deserved his personal attention is omitted. Group Captain Donaldson’s firm and tactful handling of aircrews, his cheerful spirit and devotion to duty have earned him the unswerving loyalty of all ranks. He is a skilful pilot with a fine record of successful bombing sorties against the enemy. His example as a captain of aircraft has been an inspiration to his unit.’ O.B.E. London Gazette 10 June 1948. D.F.C. London Gazette 11 June 1940: ‘One night in May, 1940, this officer was captain of an aircraft detailed to attack focal points behind the enemy’s positions. In the neighbourhood of Hirson he came under heavy anti-aircraft fire which he regarded as indicating that he was near a profitable objective. In spite of the enemy fire Flying Officer Donaldson made five attacks on a road through a nearby wood. As a result a large fire and thirteen violent explosions occurred in what must have been an important enemy dump. He has consistently shown the highest degree of courage and determination.’ Q.C.B.C. London Gazette 25 January 1955: ‘The Queen has been graciously pleased to give orders for the publication of the names of the undermentioned personnel who have been commended for gallantry displayed when two 1,000lb. bombs exploded without warning at Royal Air Force Station, Marham, on 20 September 1954.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1945 and 1 January 1946. M.I.D. London Gazette 13 June 1957 (Suez). Oliver Russell Donaldson was born in Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada in January 1912. He was appointed to a Short Service Commission as Acting Pilot Officer on probation, General Duties Branch, Royal Air Force in November 1936. Donaldson was confirmed as a Pilot Officer the following year, and advanced to Flying Officer in November 1937. Donaldson was posted as a pilot for operational flying with 115 Squadron (Wellingtons) at Marham. Between September 1939 - August 1940 he flew in at least 34 operational sorties over Germany, Norway, France, Belgium, Holland and Denmark. Donaldson took part in the disastrous attack on the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau when they attempted to move from their berths towards Norway, 7 April 1940. The Squadron were subsequently engaged in attacking enemy shipping of Norway and occupied airfields. When the German attack on France opened, 115 Squadron began raids in Germany and, later occupied Europe. Donaldson was awarded the D.F.C., and advanced to Flight Lieutenant in September 1940. He was proceeding on a well-earned leave to Canada when his Log Book was “lost at sea due to enemy action”. Donaldson advanced to Temporary Squadron Leader in December 1941, and served as commanding officer of 7 Squadron (Stirlings) at Oakington, 2 October 1942 - 3 May 1943. In late 1942 the Squadron was one of five squadrons selected to form the nucleus of the Pathfinder Force. Donaldson was awarded the D.S.O., and advanced to Wing Commander in August 1943. He served as Station Commander of R.A.F. Wyton, July 1944 - February 1945. Donaldson advanced to Group Captain in July 1952, and was rewarded with the Q.C.B.C. for his involvement in the following incident: ‘On 20th September 1954, two 1,000lb bombs exploded on the perimeter track at Marham, killing an NCO. The squadron’s Operations Record Book shows: ‘On Monday 20th September, 2 x 1000lb bombs exploded accidentally some 150 yards from the squadron dispersal and several of the squadron’s aircraft were damaged. The damage to most was very slight but one aircraft WK133 received damage which has entailed placing it CAT3. A piece of shrapnel entered the port lower mainplane skin inboard of rib 6 and ricocheted forward passing through rib 6, the main spar and rib 7, after which it passed through the trailing edge of the aileron. The top skin of the mainplane was slightly buckled along the path of the shrapnel. As a result of this damage, the aircraft needs a complete port mainplane change.’ An additional section records: ‘One airman from the squadron, LAC Hopkins, together with two airmen from 115 Squadron, distinguished themselves by rescuing chief technician Bawley, the tractor driver. The three airmen were approximately 200 yards from the scene of the accident but within 30 seconds they had chief technician Bawley clear of the tractor, this regardless of the fact that there were four more unexploded 1000lb bombs lying on the peritrack and that shrapnel was falling about them whilst they were running towards the tractor. It was unfortunate that, in spite of their efforts, chief technician Bawley died after being admitted to King’s Lynn Hospital.” Group Captain Donaldson retired in May 1957. Sold with copied research.

A particularly fine Second World War Mosquito navigator's D.F.M. group of four awarded to Pilot Officer L. J. Etheridge, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who completed 50 sorties over France, Holland and Germany in 1944-45, an action packed tour that included a brace of crash-landings back in England after damage sustained in action - once on one engine with a hung-up 500lb. bomb: so, too, the spectacular daylight raids on the S.S.-occupied Chateau de Fou in August 1944 and S.S. barracks at Arnhem in the following month Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1603309. F/Sgt. L. J. Etheridge. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, generally good very fine (4) £3,000-£4,000 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, March 2008. D.F.M. London Gazette 8 May 1945. The original recommendation states: 'Flight Sergeant Etheridge has completed 50 sorties with his pilot, Flight Lieutenant Gasson, including three daylight operations. This N.C.O. has proved himself to be an excellent operational Navigator. He has never failed to bring his pilot to the target area, often despite poor weather conditions and without navigational aids. Some of the sorties in which he was engaged involved very deep penetrations into enemy territory, where accurate navigation, without Gee facilities, was vital to the success of the missions. The results obtained by this Navigator and his pilot have been outstandingly good as the following examples will show. On the night of 6-7 August 1944, a moving light was attacked in France and due to the fact that the attack was pressed home to a low level the port engine was hit by a ricochet and caught fire at 1500 feet. The port propeller was feathered and the graviner switch operated. The return flight was made on one engine and Flight Sergeant Etheridge's accurate navigation brought them safely to England. It was found that height could not be maintained with the result that the English coast was crossed at 400 feet and a crash landing made at Ford. On the night of 4-5 October 1944, when carrying out a patrol over Holland and Germany, two trains were found in a railway station at Millingen, which were attacked with bombs and cannon. A large explosion followed the attack and later a fire started. During the same patrol a tug and six barges were found and successfully strafed. Flight Sergeant Etheridge also took part in the successful daylight operations against the chateau south of Chatellerault on 2nd August, trains at Chalons on 25 August 1944 and on the barracks at Arnhem on 17 September 1944. Flight Sergeant Etheridge possesses great determination and coolness in times of crisis. His fine offensive spirit, which is equal to that of his pilot, has gone to make an ideal Mosquito crew. In view of his fine operational record, I strongly recommend him for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.' Laurence James Etheridge was born in Hampshire in January 1921. He commenced his operational career with 107 Squadron, a Mosquito unit of 2nd Tactical Air Force's 138 Wing, operating out of Lasham, in July 1944, when, with his New Zealander pilot, Flight Lieutenant L. Gasson, he completed an offensive patrol over Vire-Falaise-Trouville sector on the night of the 24th-25th. Indeed it was to prove the first of a spate of such patrols in support of the Allied landings, 107’s Mosquito VIs targeting enemy troops, transport and communications, often with great success, according to the Squadron's Operational Record Book (O.R.B.), by means of bombing and cannon fire delivered from altitudes as low as 500-1000 feet. Success was also dependent on a bright moon, a case in point being Etheridge's third sortie - against targets in the upper reaches of the Seine, from Rouen on the night of 30-31 July - when 107's Mosquitoes strafed and bombed a variety of trains, bridges, roads and in fact, any moving lights, but not without interference from the usual flak concentrations which had a habit of 'creeping up on the unwary'. Etheridge's next sortie was of the daylight variety, one of a series of famous strikes against the S.S. and Gestapo, in this case an attack on troops of the notorious 158th “Security” Regiment - who had recently murdered members of the S.A.S. - in the Chateau de Fou, south of Chatellerault on 2 August, a spectacular raid captured on camera, and one in which his aircraft, Mosquito A-NT. 136, formed part of the third wave - never the best place to be with aroused defences: ‘In the woods to the immediate south of the Chateau, one large explosion was seen after a cannon attack, possibly from motor transport. Bombs landed all round the Chateau but no direct hit was claimed. Strikes were obtained on the roof in a cannon attack and a small fire was seen to start inside. Aircraft ‘D’ sustained the loss of one engine over the target and crash landed at Thorney Island - crew unhurt. The trip back was uneventful except for a little flak soon after leaving the target, which was successfully avoided by all except F./O. Staple in Aircraft ‘J’ ... It is doubtful if the Chateau was entirely destroyed but troops possibly hiding in the woods would have been eliminated’ (107’s Squadron Operational Record Book refers). Two days later Etheridge was part of a Squadron effort to lend support to the Army in the Caen sector, when 'much activity was seen in the battle zone and flak was very considerable', while on the night of 6-7 August, as cited above, he and Gasson were compelled to return from France on one engine, the other having been set alight by a ricochet from their own low-level cannon-fire - not mentioned, however, is the fact they were carrying a hung-up 500lb. bomb as they made their crash landing at Ford in Sussex and that said bomb exploded just two minutes after they had scrambled clear of the wreckage. Notwithstanding such a close-call, both were back in action over France, chasing trains out of Paris, the very next night. So, too, on the 8th-9th, evidence indeed of 107's constant operational agenda, another three nights of successive operations taking place between the 12th-15th, in one of which further trains were shot up in the Falaise sector. And as if this "three-nighter" agenda were not punishing enough, Etheridge and Gasson were called upon to carry out two sorties on the night of 16th-17th, both of them strikes against barges on the Seine - such was the ferocity of the flak that neither could see the results of their attacks. Bad weather then having intervened, their next sortie was flown on the night of 23-24 August, on a line between Cap D'Antifer and Lens, another on the 24th-25th, and a daylight operation against railway targets at Chalons in the afternoon of the latter date - a spectacular mission in which a number of oil-trains were hit, exploding 'with a terrific mushroom of flame and black smoke', but a mission, too, in which most of the participating aircraft were also damaged by return fire: a vivid portrayal of 107’s Mosquito VIs on a low-level railway strike over France, by David Pentalnd, is available as a limited edition print from Cranston Fine Arts. The Squadron now having moved to Epinoy, France, September started with a deep penetration sortie into Holland and Germany on the night of the 5th-6th, severe jamming preventing the use of GEE and making Etheridge's navigation role all the more difficult, while on the 9th-10th eight of 107s aircraft destroyed a brace of ammunition trains between Metz and Morhange, taking it in turns to carry out devastating cannon and machine-gun attacks. A successful sortie to Holland followed on the night of the 11th-12th, a less successful one on the 13th-14th, while on the 17th Etheridge and Gasson, piloti...

WW2 SOE Agents Nancy Wake 'The White Mouse' & Henri Tardivat RARE signed cover. RAF Escaping Society Maquis D'Auvergne cover signed by Nancy Wake, the most decorated female of WWII who worked for the resistance and SOE and was known as 'The White Mouse' by the Gestapo who put a reward of millions of Francs up for her capture. Also signed by Henri Tardivat who assisted her on many missions in occupied France and who praised her fighting spirit, amply demonstrated when she killed an SS sentry with her bare hands in order to prevent the alarm being raised during a raid. Good condition. All autographs are genuine hand signed and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £10.

A VINTAGE ROBERT LEWIS FISHGUARD SPIRIT MERCHANT STONEWARE BOTTLE / FLAGON

A GROUP OF VINTAGE TOOLS, WOOD PLANE, SPIRIT LEVELS ETC

A COLLECTION OF WHISKY AND FURTHER SPIRIT MINIATURES

A boxed Waterford Crystal spirit decanter with stopper, 27cm high, with a boxed set of six Waterford Crystal 'Boyne' pattern tumblers, and a Waterford Crystal horse modelled galloping, 16cm high (3)

A 1930s silver spirit jigger, hallmarked London 1930, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd. An Edwardian silver oval snuff box with gilded interior, hallmarked Chester 1908, William Neale, & a small silver hip flask with engraving, hallmarked Birmingham 1892, Deakin & Francis Ltd.  Gross combined weight: 210 grams, 6.75 troy oz.

ISODA KORYUSAI (1735-1790), KATSUKAWA SHUN'EI (1762-1819), UTAGAWA SADAKAGE (ACTIVE CIRCA 1818-1844), UTAGAWA KUNISADA (UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI III, 1786-1865), TSUKIOKA YOSHITOSHI (1839-1892), SHIBATA ZESHIN (1807-1891), AND OTHERSEdo period (1615-1868) to Showa era (1926-1989), mid-18th to mid-20th century14 prints and one watercolour painting of various formats, sizes and subjects: the first, a hosoban benizuri-e of kabuki actors, probably by the Torii School; the second a koban by Koryusai of Kannazuki (the Tenth Month) from the series Furyu juni tsuki (Fashionable 12 Months); the third, an aiban tate-e sumo-e by Shunei, of the wrestlers Nishikigi and Shachi; the fourth a shikishiban surimono by Sadakage of Settsu sono san (No.3: Settsu Province) from the series Mutamagawa (The Six Jewel Rivers); the fifth another shikishiban surimono after Oishi Matora, depicting a courtesan reading a book, probably a Meiji-era (1615-1868) reproduction; the sixth a chuban surimono by Sato Hodai, depicting a couple disguised as Daikoku, one of the Seven Lucky Gods; the seventh, an oban yoko-e by Kunisada, titled Akashi no ura no zu (Picture of Akashi Bay); the eighth, a chuban yoko-e by Sadanobu from the series Naniwa hyakkei (100 Views of Osaka); the ninth a tanzakuban, depicting senjafuda (Slips of paper posted on shrines or temples by pilgrims) and two pigeons by Yoshitoshi; the tenth to twelfth, consisting of three prints by Zeshin from the album Hanakurabe (Comparisons of Flowers), depicting an elderly couple, a butterfly and cherry blossom petals, and chickens, respectively, the thirteenth an oban tate-e of Sagimusume no sei (The Spirit of the Heron Maiden) by Taniguchi Kokyo; the fourteenth a print of flowering red plums after Qi Baishi; the last a watercolour painting of a white heron; all variously published and variously signed, some unsigned; all mounted on card. the smallest: 12.5cm x 13.7cm (4 7/8in x 5 3/8in); the largest: 41.5cm x 27cm (16 7/16in x 10 5/8in). (15).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

KEISAI EISEN (1790-1848), UTAGAWA TOYOKUNI (1769-1825), UTAGAWA KUNIYOSHI (1797-1861), SHUBAISAI HOKUEI (ACTIVE CIRCA 1824-1837), AND OTHERSEdo period (1615-1868), early to mid-19th centurySix oban tate-e and one chuban tate-e print of mainly yakusha-e, all incomplete sheets from polyptychs, by various artists: the first by Eisen, an oban bijinga, the left sheet from the triptych Yoru no ume (Night Plum); the second an oban by Kuniyoshi depicting the actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Nuregami Chogoro; the third an oban by Toyokuni of Iwai Hanshiro; the fourth an oban by Utagawa Kuniyasu of Segawa Kikunojo V as Princess Morokoshi from the play Oto ni kiku icho no kusemono; the fifth an oban by Hokuei of Nakamura Utaemon IV as the Spirit of Ivy; the last a chuban by Munehiro of Nakamura Tamashichi as the palace maid Tamagawa; all variously published and variously signed; all mounted on card. The smallest: 25cm x 18.3cm (9 13/16in x 7 3/16in); the largest: 38.3cm x 26cm (15 1/16in x 10¼in). (6).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A painting depicting chakras in the subtle body Mandi, Punjab Hills, circa 1650-1700tempera on cloth, various nagari inscriptions on painted surface, orange border, laid down on an archival mount 97 x 43 cm.Footnotes:ProvenanceFormerly in the collection of Detlef Rosen, Dusseldorf, Germany.'The subtle body is probably the most important subject of Tantra art. It illustrates the structure of the inner human body used in yogic Sadhana [...] it is the means by which his world is made real around him for every individual [...] it is the fundamental mechanism by which the individual can work on the reconciliation between what he may think of as spirit and as matter, as subject and object'.For discussion of the 'subtle body' mechanism with its chakras, see Tantra, exhibition catalogue, Hayward Gallery, London 1971, pp. 72-75 (from which the passage quoted above comes), with illustrations on pp. 72-73, especially no. 364, a 17th Century example from Nepal, with a similar moustachioed figure. For a related Kangra painting of the late 18th Century, depicting a yogi (also with a moustache, seven chakras imposed on his body), see I. Rammos, Tantra: Enlightenment to Revolution, London 2020, pp. 72-72, fig. 41.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Glassware - a Whitefriars style textured slip vase in green, 'Murano' orange and ruby glass centrepiece; silver inlaid spirit decanter with four glasses; etc qty

A Georgian silver spirit label "Brandy", makers mark for Hester Bateman

A George V silver spirit kettle of plain bulbous form, treen finial and handle, hallmarked for London 1913, makers mark Horace Woodwood Ltd, g/w 518gms

Mixed Lot: Small Art Deco shallow pedestal dish with pierced gallery border, engraved panel body on a spreading circular foot, Birmingham 1933, makers mark for Alexander Clark & Co Ltd, 110mm diameter, a Victorian silver caddy of sarcophagus form, Sheffield 1896, makers mark for Roberts & Belk, 85 x 65 x 60mm, a small silver twin handled trophy, Birmingham 1939, 75mm tall, whisky spirit label, single serviette ring together with a glass powder bowl having silver collar and lid, weighable silver 298gms

A George V glass and silver mounted spirit decanter, the plain glass body with a square shaped hinged lid and collar, hallmarked for Birmingham 1916, makers mark for John Grinsell & Sons, 14cm tall

Edwardian silver and glass spirit flask, the glass flask with a faceted cut body, a screw top and removable cup, hallmarked London 1909, makers mark for Thomas Ingleton (a/f)

Modern silver mounted cut glass decanter, Sheffield 2000; a silver and oak banded pepperette, Birmingham 1970; two napkin rings; two yellow metal studs stamped 9ct, cased; and a plated spirit measure.

Victorian silver plated spirit kettle, on stand with burner, 42cm, worn, and two silver plated entree dishes with cast handles and gadrooned outlines.Qty: 3

Victorian silver spirit kettle, George Fox, London 1876, the kettle with reeded handle, fluted finial and beaded rim, engraved palmettes, not engraved, the stand with cabriole legs and shell feet, with original burner, 27cm, 26oz gross.

A chromed table lighter formed as a Rolls Royce radiator grill with Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, 9cm high

Receipt-Bot.of J.K.Sidgewick-Brewer & Spirit Merchant- To Mrs Flaxman a receipt for £79.1s.3d (No date) crease down middle

Metalware-Collection including a spirit kettle made by William Soutter and Sons-Antique brass plant stand-Trivet stamped registered 248602-an ornate brass frog paperweight-silver plated toast rack and an enamelled candle holder-BUYER COLLECT

A Collection of Various Cut and Moulded Glassware to comprise Tumblers, Spirit Decanters, Wines Etc

A Beswick Spirit of the Wind, no.2688