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Lot 453
VICTORIAN STAINED MAHOGANY WINDOW SEAT EARLY 20TH CENTURY in the French style, the outscrolled padded arms flanking a loose cushion seat, raised on moulded cabriole legs; in distressed pink silk(126cm wide, 63cm high, 45cm deep)Provenance: William Teacher (1811-1876), Scottish wine and spirit merchant Thence by descent
Lot 576
DUTCH CHEST OF DRAWERS 19TH CENTURY with a shaped moulded top, above three short drawers, flanked by canted angles, with raised detail, panelled sides with carrying handles on small shaped feet(84cm wide, 78cm high, 57cm deep)Provenance: William Teacher (1811-1876), Scottish wine and spirit merchant Thence by descent
Lot 99
EARLY GEORGE III MAHOGANY TEA TABLE MID 18TH CENTURY the rectangular fold-over top above a plain frieze with a carved gadroon carved edge, raised on stiff leaf carved cabriole legs ending in ball and claw feet(81cm wide, 70cm high, 37cm deep)Provenance: William Teacher (1811-1876), Scottish wine and spirit merchant Thence by descent
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* Cartes de Visite. An album containing approximately 90 cartes de visite portraits of notable people of the day, circa 1860s, portraits from life include Isambard Kingdom Brunel [by Robert Howlett], Charles Lyell, David Livingstone, John Hanning Speke, Michael Faraday, David Brewster, Robert Owen, Rowland Hill, Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln, Florence Nightingale, Robert Napier, George Cruikshank, John Leech, Gioachino Rossini, Giuseppe Verdi, King Victor Emmanuel, Pope Pius IX, Benjamin Disraeli, Robert Peel Jr., Count Bismarck, Roderick Murchison, Charles Dickens, Alfred Lord Tennyson, William Makepeace Thackeray, Bulwer Lytton, Daniel Dunglas Home [spirit medium], Victor Hugo, Garibaldi, Mazzini, plus some portraits not from life, mostly annotated in pencil to mounts, contemporary embossed morocco, some corner wear, 4toQty: (1)
Lot 206
* Spirit Photography. A family photograph album, compiled by H.S. Eyre of St. Leonards on Sea, Sussex, c. 1897, containing 170 window-mounted snapshots of family life and holidays, including 3 spirit photographs produced from the same negative(s), featuring a seated man holding his hands up in surprised shock on seeing a standing ghost-like figure in front of him, all images 9.5 x 7 cm, ownership pencil inscription of H.S. Eyre with address and date August 1897 inscribed in pencil at front, 8 larger photographs loosely inserted including 2 with labels of the Light and Truth Photo Club pasted to mount versos with details and descriptions completed by the photographer H.S.W. Eyre (member no. 4), contemporary cloth boards, inner hinges cracked, crude tape reback, oblong folio (24 x 31 cm)Qty: (1)NOTESWhile spirit photography (or ghost photography) can be dated back to the American Civil War, it only started appearing in England from around 1872 from the studio of the photographer Frederick Hudson. The photographer here would seem to have been the album's owner, Henry Samuel Walpole Eyre (1872-1937). Earlier in the 1890s the Eyre family had lived at Crowborough where the author Arthur Conan Doyle was to move to in 1907 after his marriage. There is no known connection between the Eyre and Conan Doyle families, and Conan Doyle's interest in spirit photography dates from after these photographs were taken.
Lot 122
GEORGE III MAHOGANY LINEN PRESS 18TH CENTURY the dentil moulded cornice above a pair of crossbanded and moulded doors opening to hanging space; the lower part with two dummy drawers over a long drawer, on bracket feet(126cm wide, 183cm high, 57cm deep)Provenance: William Teacher (1811-1876), Scottish wine and spirit merchant Thence by descent
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Y GEORGE III MAHOGANY CHEST OF DRAWERS EARLY 19TH CENTURY with a moulded rectangular top, above three short and three long graduated drawers, with ivory escutcheons, raised on bracket feet(125cm wide, 105cm high, 57cm deep)Provenance: William Teacher (1811-1876), Scottish wine and spirit merchant Thence by descentFootnote: Note: Please be aware that this lot contains material which may be subject to import/export restrictions, especially outside the EU, due to CITES regulations. Please note it is the buyer's sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import licence. For more information visit http://www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites/
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‘It seemed that Walker had decided to meet this threat on his own. Alone, entirely without orders, he was running down the hill with the gun on his hip, firing as he went. I think it was more his fierce determination than the bullets he fired that deterred the Chinese. To a man they ran back round the edge of the ridge. It was so like Walker: he was an independent type.’ The Edge of the Sword by Anthony Farrar-Hockley The outstanding and rare Korean War ‘Battle of Imjin River’ M.M. group of six awarded to Private D. M. R. Walker, Gloucestershire Regiment, late Black Watch and Highland Light Infantry, who was severely wounded in a lone charge against the encroaching enemy on the slopes of Gloster Hill at the Battle of the Imjin, 24 April 1951: ‘slinging his Bren gun to the hip position, he sprang into position and started shooting- almost immediately he himself was hit and severely wounded, but his objective had been achieved.’ Taken Prisoner of War he was again wounded during an American air attack, before escaping, only to be recaptured by the Communists and spending a further two years in captivity Military Medal, E.II.R., 1st issue (22530161 Pte. D. M. R. Walker. Glosters.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (22530161 Pte. D. M. R. Walker. Glosters.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, extremely fine (6) £20,000-£26,000 --- Provenance: Christie’s, November 1990. M.M. London Gazette 8 December 1953: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Korea.’ The original recommendation states: ‘During the second phase of the battle of the Imjin River on the night of 23-24 April 1951, the position of the Battalion’s HQ became untenable and a hurried move was made to a ridge immediately south of the original position. This new position had only just been reached and was yet unorganised when, at dawn, an attack materialised. The enemy were engaged by members of the Signal Platoon and among them was Private Walker. Failing in their direct assault up the line of the ridge, some enemy worked unseen along the precipitous slope of the ridge. Their close approach remained undiscovered until grenades and automatic fire started clipping the crest of the ridge. The Signal Platoon replied with grenades but no direct fire could be brought to bear over the crest. The enemy could only be located by one standing on the edge of the crest, who would then be exposed to the close range fire of the enemy. Grenades failing to dislodge the enemy, Private Walker decided to shoot it out with them. Slinging his Bren gun to the hip position and shouting for some grenades to be thrown to cover his action, he sprang to the very edge of the crest and started shooting down the steep slope. Almost immediately he himself was hit and severely wounded, but his objective had been achieved. The enemy made a rapid withdrawal and there was no further trouble at this point. Private Walker’s initiative, fighting spirit, and great gallantry were most praiseworthy.’ Douglas Michael Robertson Walker was born in Croydon on 26 November 1926, and volunteered for wartime service on 14 April 1943, adding 18 months to his age. After initial training with the General Service Corps, he joined the Black Watch on 1 July 1943, and saw active service in France and Germany. From D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Highland Division supported the Airborne Division in the Eastern Salient between Caen and the Normandy coast. By July the 1st, 5th, and 7th Battalions were fighting around the Caen countryside and took part in the drive to Falaise, thundering south in Armoured Personnel Carriers by the light of searchlights reflected off the clouds. Walker was wounded on 17 August 1944 whilst serving with the 7th Battalion. He was not officially 18 years old. On 8 February 1945 the 1st and 7th Battalions led the assault on Germany, the 1st Battalion being the first troops to set foot on the Reich. On 22 March 1945 the Black Watch crossed the Rhine, and swept up towards Bremen and Bremerhaven, mopping up pockets of last ditch resistance. From April 1945 Walker served in Palestine, before moving to the Canal Zone on rotation in December 1945, spending Christmas Day 1945 at Ismalia, Egypt. Returning to Palestine in April 1946, he transferred to the 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry on 3 August 1946. During this month the H.L.I. were overseeing the return to Greece of King George of the Hellenes, and were based at Vouliagmeni on the outskirts of Athens, before moving later in the year to Drama in North Greece. In February 1947 Walker moved with the Battalion to Salonika, before being posted to a wireless outpost in the Konitza Mountains on the Albanian frontier. He returned to Scotland with the Battalion on 7 November 1947, and was discharged on 10 April 1948 having completed 5 years with the Colours. Battle of Imjin River On the outbreak of the Korean War in June 1950 Walker was employed as a salesman in Bristol. He immediately volunteered for service in Korea, and re-enlisted at Bristol on 22 August 1950. Posted to the Gloucestershire Regiment he sailed with them aboard the Empire Windrush for Korea, landing at Pusan on 10 November 1950. Posted to the Signal Platoon under Captain R. A. St. M. Reeve-Tucker, he was present at the Battle of Imjin River where, on the night of the 22 April 1951, a Chinese attack developed along the whole of the Regiment’s front. Over the next three days a large number of Chinese troops subjected the Battalion’s positions to almost continuous assault. At 8:00 a.m. on 24 April Colonel Carne ordered ‘B’ Company to break contact with the enemy, with whom they had been strongly engaged, and to join the Battalion on the steep and rugged feature known as Hill 235, and later renamed ‘Gloster Hill’. Their final dash for safety however was threatened by enemy forces which had worked unseen along the precipitous slope of the ridge. Taking matters into his own hands, Private Walker embarked on a lone mission to repel the encroaching enemy. Witnessed through the field glasses of both the Adjutant, Captain Anthony Farrar-Hockley and the Intelligence Officer, Lieutenant Henry Cabrel. It appeared to this watching group, now joined by the Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel James Carne, that, had it not been for Private Walker’s heroic act of gallantry, their survival of B Company would have been in jeopardy. In his book The Edge of the Sword, Anthony Farrar-Hockley recalls Walker’s lone charge: ‘Private Allum, a signaller in HQ Company, declared: “You’d better come up quick Sir, there’s another party of Chinks just around the end of the ridge and they’re going to head B Company off. Walker’s got the Bren on them.” Accompanied by the Colonel we hurried up the slope only to discover Walker gone. “Where’s Walker?” I asked. “I thought you said he was here with a Bren?” “He was Sir”, said Allum. “He was right by this rock when...” “There he goes” shouted Henry Cabrel, pointing down the hill. It seemed that Walker had decided to meet this threat on his own. Alone, entirely without orders, he was running down the hill with the gun on his hip, firing as he went. I think it was more his fierce determination than the bullets he fired that deterred the Chinese. To a man they ran back round the edge of the ridge. It was so like Walker: he was an independent type.’ Walker, now wounded by a bullet to the lung, was taken by his comrades to the Regimental Aid Post. That night the battalion again beat off a determined enemy attack, inflicting heavy ...
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‘The surge of adrenalin, the half dozen or so pilots, that were all we could normally muster, sprinting to their aircraft, the tiredness and the hangovers disappearing as though they had never been, the flat-out climb to 20,000ft, the mud on our flying boots freezing fast to our rudder bars in our unheated and unpressurised cockpits, the long shallow tension-building dive south to meet the enemy, sometimes seeing the sun lift over the horizon from 20,000ft and again, after landing, on the still darkened earth. The day only just begun and already behind us the savage, lethal action, death for some, and for those safely back on the ground the memory of two sunrises in one morning and thoughts quickly suppressed of friends not yet accounted for. And life, at least until the next telephone call. Adrenaline-filled life. One sustained electrifying high.’ The recipient’s own memories of his time at Biggin Hill during the Battle of Britain. The important Second War 1942 ‘fighter operations’ D.S.O., 1940 Immediate ‘Battle of Britain’ D.F.C. and 1941 Second Award Bar group of seven awarded to Spitfire ace, Group Captain C. B. F. Kingcome, Royal Air Force, one of the outstanding characters of the Battle of Britain, who, during its height, led 92 Squadron with great success from Biggin Hill. Shot down and hospitalised in October 1940, he returned to fly with the squadron until appointed to the command of 72 Squadron, February 1942, leading them as the fighter escort of Esmonde V.C.’s Swordfish detachment for their ill-fated ‘Channel Dash’ action. One of the youngest Group Captains in the R.A.F., aged 25, he commanded 244 (Spitfire) Wing, Desert Air Force, providing fighter support For the Eighth Army from Africa into Sicily and then through the campaign in Italy. His D.S.O. citation stating ‘He has destroyed a total of 11 enemy aircraft, probably destroyed 5 and damaged 13. His claims are traditionally modest...’ Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially dated ‘1942’, with integral top riband bar; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1940’, with Second Award Bar, reverse of Bar officially dated ‘1941’; 1939-45 Star, 1 clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, Atlantic; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; together with the recipient’s related miniature awards, these mounted for wear; and riband bar for first three awards, generally very fine or better (7) £30,000-£40,000 --- Provenance: Bentley Priory Auction, Spink, September 2012, when sold by the recipient’s widow. D.S.O. London Gazette 15 December 1942. The original recommendation states: ‘Wing Commander Kingcome has lead the Kenley Wing on 22 offensive sweeps; including the Battle of Dieppe. He has made a total of 357 operational sorties, 207 of which were offensive sweeps, and has flown 535 operational hours. He has destroyed a total of 11 enemy aircraft, probably destroyed 5 and damaged 13. His claims are traditionally modest. Throughout the period of his command of this Wing, his coolness and ability in action - coupled with his natural powers of leadership has proved a great inspiration to the Squadrons. He is practically the last operational pilot of his ‘vintage’ and has displayed tremendous resolution and athleticism to remain on operations so long.’ D.F.C. London Gazette 25 December 1940. The original recommendation states: ‘This officer has led his flight and during the last week, the squadron, with judgement and a really good offensive spirit. He has personally destroyed 6 enemy aircraft and probably 4 more, and by his leading has been responsible for the destruction of many others. He has infected the pilots he has led with his own determination and confidence and proved himself a most able Flight Commander.’ D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 29 July 1941. The original recommendation states: ‘This officer who received his D.F.C. last October at the time had 5 enemy a/c destroyed and probably 4 more. He has now increased his score to 10 destroyed 4 probably destroyed and 10 damaged, and during the past 9 months has on many occasions led the squadron with distinction. At all times he has shown real determination, judgement and courage and has set a very high standard to the other pilots which has reflected itself in the achievements of his squadron.’ Charles Brian Fabris Kingcome was born in Calcutta, India in 1917 and educated at Bedford School. He entered the R.A.F. College, Cranwell in January 1936 but soon after beginning his pilot training he was seriously injured in a car accident and told he would never fly again due to permanent double-vision. Despite this setback, after six months of operations and recuperation, he managed to return to Cranwell and at the end of his final term was delighted to learn of his posting to No. 65 Fighter Squadron at R.A.F. Hornchurch, part of 11 Group, responsible for the air defence of southern England, including London. 65 Squadron, Hornchurch - Battle of France, Dunkirk Having been selected for one of the five vacancies with Fighter Command that year, he enjoyed ‘a most marvellous life...if I wanted to take off and fly up to a friend of mine who had an airfield or station somewhere a hundred mile away for lunch, I would just go. It went down as flying training. I didn’t have to get permission or flight paths. I just went. If you wanted to do aerobatics, you just went.’ (A Willingness to Die, B. Kingcome refers) As a newly appointed Pilot Officer, he flew Gloster Gladiators from the late summer of 1938 but within a few months the squadron’s dated biplanes were replaced, ‘The most significant event at pre-war Hornchurch came about when we re-equipped from Gladiators to Spitfires, somewhere between six and nine months before the war began. As one of the first squadrons to be re-equipped, we gained the huge advantage that we were already experienced Spitfire pilots by the time we came to the outbreak of war, and most importantly by the time of the Dunkirk evacuation. Dunkirk was, indeed, the first occasion on which the home-based fighters saw any sustained action.’ (Ibid) Although not sent to France with the B.E.F., he took part in the battle of France, sharing a Dornier 17 on May 25, and was tasked with providing cover for Operation Dynamo, the withdrawal from the beaches of Dunkirk, ‘At Hornchurch the taste of war at last began to tingle our palates as we anxiously followed the desperate retreat of the Allied troops as they were slowly driven into a coastal trap around Dunkirk... My vantage point for the unfolding epic was in the air above the beaches... As I sat in the relative safety of my Spitfire cockpit, it was the clouds that were my main problem. Our orders had sent us in at 30,000ft, too high for the best of the action, whereas the Hurricanes were patrolling at 15,000 feet. Needless to say we cheated and kept slipping down to see what was happening... the task of providing air cover was hampered not only by the extent of the cloud cover but also by its nature. It stood in patchy layers from about 1,000ft upwards - ideal for marauding bombers but not for our purposes... allowing little time for interception... Nevertheless I managed to fire my guns in anger for the first time, and had the basic fact brought home which I tried to forget: namely, that while the aircraft in your sites was an inanimate object, the human beings it contained were frail flesh and blood. In those early days the German bombers carried little or no armour, and one of the first indications that you were regis...
Lot 51
The Waterloo Medal awarded to Captain Brook Lawrence, 13th Light Dragoons, who succeeded to the command of the regiment at Waterloo after Lieutenant-Colonel Shapland Boyse was wounded, and was promoted Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel by the Prince Regent for his ‘conduct in the Battle of Waterloo’ Waterloo 1815(Capt. B. Lawrence, 13th Reg. Light Dragoons.) fitted with original steel clip and silver bar suspension, light marks, otherwise good very fine £4,000-£5,000 --- Brook/Brooks Lawrence was appointed Cornet in the 13th Light Dragoons on 24 February 1797; Lieutenant, 16 January 1799; Captain, 3 February 1804; Brevet Major, 4 June 1814; Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, 18 June 1815. It is evident from the regimental history of the 13th Light Dragoons that Lawrence served in the Peninsula and is mentioned for his presence in the gallant little affair at St Gaudans in March 1814: ‘On the following day the Thirteenth Dragoons pursued the enemy in the direction of Mont de Marsan; and on the 2nd of March, they were engaged in a slight affair at Ayre. The British divisions continued to move forward, and the French were everywhere driven before the allied army. The Thirteenth shared with their old comrades of the “ragged brigade,” the gallant Fourteenth, in the advance-duties of the army, which brought them repeatedly into collision with the enemy. On the 22nd of March, as three troops of the Thirteenth Light Dragoons, commanded by Lieut.-Colonel Patrick Doherty, with Major Boyse, Captain Macalister, Lieutenants Doherty, Drought, and Lawrence, and Brigade-Major Dunbar, approached St. Gaudens, four squadrons of French cavalry were discovered drawn up in front of the town. Undismayed by the superior numbers of the enemy, the Thirteenth advanced to the charge, and such was the ardour and determined bravery with which they rushed upon their numerous opponents, that the French horsemen were overthrown at the first shock, and they galloped in disorder through the streets; but they rallied at the other side of the town, and prepared to resist the few British troopers whose audacity they were desirous to punish. The Thirteenth being supported by the Third Dragoon Guards, dashed through the town, and rushing sword in hand upon the French squadrons, broke them in an instant, and pursued them for two miles, cutting many down, and taking above a hundred prisoners, and sixty horses. The ground was covered with cavalry equipments, arms, and dead and wounded men and horses. The conduct of the Thirteenth was highly commended in Major-General Fane's report of this action; the officers and soldiers were also thanked in orders by Lieut.-General Sir Rowland Hill, and the signal gallantry evinced by Captain James Macalister, who commanded the advance on this occasion, was rewarded with the rank of major in the army. The Thirteenth nobly upheld, on this occasion, their well-earned fame as bold horsemen and dextrous swordsmen; and, by their promptitude in rushing to the attack, showed that they possessed the true spirit of good cavalry, adding another to the many proofs they had already given of the insufficiency of the mere preponderance of superior numbers to resist the shock of a determined charge.’ At Waterloo the regiment was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Shapland Boyse, while Brook Lawrence, although a Brevet Major in the Army, was the senior Captain in the Regiment and, as will be seen, commanded it by the end of the day: ‘At daylight on the morning of Sunday, June 18, the brigade consisting of the 7th Hussars, 13th Light Dragoons, and 15th Hussars, under the command of Major-General Grant, moved to the right centre of the position occupied by the army, and took up its post on the left of the road leading to Nivelles, in rear of the brigade of Guards commanded by Major- General Byng. A portion of the Guards brigade occupied the house and gardens of Hougomont, and in the rear of this and the orchard, where others of the Guards were, the cavalry brigade took post. Between 10 and 11 A.M. the furious attacks on Hougomont began, and most sanguinary conflicts took place. But despite the attacks of the enemy again and again renewed, the Guards held their ground and the French were repulsed. Meanwhile the cavalry brigade was exposed to a most heavy artillery fire, which, coupled with musketry, lasted until between 3 and 4 P.M. During this time many casualties took place, men and horses being killed and wounded. About noon Lieut. – Colonel Boyse had his horse killed under him by a cannon-shot, and in the fall was so severely bruised as to be compelled to leave the field. The command of the regiment therefore devolved on Major B. Lawrence. Lieutenant Packe and Lieutenant Irving were about the same time wounded, the former by a splinter of a shell which struck him in the hip, and the latter by a spent ball which hit him in the jaw. Both of these officers were removed to the rear. The brigade had not, however, been stationary during these long hours. It had been moved more than once, but hitherto no opportunity had arrived for more active operations. However, the enemy now pushed forward two strong columns of cavalry supported by infantry, in an endeavour to force the British position. The cavalry brigade received orders to charge. It charged, and the charge succeeded. The enemy broke and were pursued until the approach of a fresh body of the enemy’s cavalry on the left flank was detected. The brigade then retired and formed in the rear of the infantry. Shortly after the regiment was brought on to the attack by Lord Uxbridge and Lord Hill, and charged a square of the enemy’s infantry, which it completely broke, routed, and dispersed. There were several other attacks, till at length the enemy were completely driven from the position. But the losses of the regiment had been most severe. The continual artillery fire of round-shot, shell, and grape, besides musketry, had sadly thinned the ranks. Captain Gubbins was killed by a cannon-shot, Lieutenant Geale and Lieutenant Pymm had both been mortally wounded by musketry fire, while Captain Gregorie and Lieutenant Mill, though with sabre wounds in their hands, yet were able to continue with the regiment in the field. The afternoon passed, and towards evening the enemy in their last endeavours renewed their attacks, and renewed them with redoubled fury. Forward were sent their massive columns of cavalry and infantry—columns which were received with the utmost determination by the British, and, as all know, repulsed. Lord Hill again ordered up the brigade and also that commanded by General Dornberg, which was formed up on the left. Cheering them on, the two brigades were launched against a heavy column of infantry. At it they rode, delivering their charge amid a most severe and galling fire. But the cavalry brigades were not to be denied. The charge was perfectly successful. The enemy faltered, gave way, and was routed. It was the beginning of the end. In this desperate attack the casualties were also numerous. Lieutenant Doherty received a severe wound: a grape-shot contusion in his groin, which only missed killing him owing to his watch. The watch, a doubled-cased one, was flattened. He was also severely wounded in the head by a musket–shot. Lieutenant Bowers was similarly shot in the head. For nearly three months these two officers lay sick at Brussels, and even when they did join the regiment were not completely cured for some time after. Captain Doherty received a wound in his hand, another a musket-shot in the arm and a contusion in his side by a blow from a sabre. Despite this he did not quit the field. The losses in horses too were heavy. Major Lawrence lost three killed and wounded, and hardly an officer escaped h...
Lot 617
The mounted group of six miniature dress medals attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir George O. B. ‘Gubby’ Allen, Royal Artillery; a noted cricketer, he captained England in 11 Test Matches, and later became an influential administrator and the dominant figure at Lord’s Cricket Ground The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue; United States of America, Legion of Merit, Officer’s badge, mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (6) £200-£300 --- Provenance: ‘The cricketing collection and archive of Sir George “Gubby” Allen’, Dreweatt Neate, March 1992 (when sold alongside his full-sized medals and a number of other associated lots). Knight Bachelor London Gazette 14 June 1986: ‘For services to cricket’.’ C.B.E. London Gazette 29 December 1961: ‘For services to cricket.’ T.D. London Gazette 21 April 1950. U.S.A. Legion of Merit London Gazette 20 March 1947. The original citation states: ‘Lieutenant Colonel George Oswald Browning Allen, British Army, displayed exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services for the United States Air Forces in Europe from August 1943 to May 1945, as General Staff Officer in charge of a specialized branch of military intelligence at the British War Office. Through his intimate knowledge of American requirements and interests, he thoroughly exploited the sources of intelligence, providing an accurate knowledge of enemy anti aircraft resources, its location, capabilities, tactics and strength. His keen appreciation of the problems faced by our bombardment aircraft was of great value in providing our operations and intelligence personnel with necessary information and advice. His driving spirit and harmonious nature enabled his unit to become a well integrated joint organization of exceptional value to the American Air Force. Colonel Allen made a definite contribution to the success of Allied air operations in Europe.’ Sir George Oswald Browning ‘Gubby’ Allen was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia on 31 July 1902 (where his uncle had played one Test Match for Australia against England), and moved to England at the age of 6. Educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, he played first class cricket for Cambridge University and Middlesex, his county career lasting from 1921 to 1950. A fast bowler and hard-hitting lower-order batsman, he made his Test debut in 1930, and in total played 25 times for England, including on the ‘Bodyline’ tour of Australia, and captained England on 11 occasions. In total he scored 750 test runs, with a highest score of 122, and took 81 test wickets, with best match figures of 10 for 78. Fittingly, his best performances with both the bat and ball were at his home ground, and he is one of only five cricketers to make it onto all three ‘Honours Boards’ at the home of cricket. During the Second World War Allen served with the Royal Artillery as a General Staff Officer in Military Intelligence, and was awarded the American Legion of Merit. Resuming his cricket playing post-War, he later became an influential cricket administrator, serving as chairman of the England selectors from 1955 to 1961, as well as becoming the dominant figure at Lord’s Cricket Ground, serving as both Treasurer and President of the M.C.C. Awarded the C.B.E. in 1961, he was knighted in 1986 for his services to cricket, and died in his house overlooking Lord’s Cricket Ground on 29 November 1989. A stand at Lord’s is named in his honour. Sold together with the original auction catalogue and receipt from the Dreweatt Neate auction; and copied research.
Lot 113
MIXED SPORT, selection, inc. pre-1960s hardback editions, football (8+1), Greaves, Gregg, Trautman, Carter, Lawton; golf (2), Beldam, Darwin; boxing (2), Ring Battles of the Century by Odd, Spirit of the Fist by Campbell; Manchester United home programmes (19), 1955-1965, dj (8), FR to VG, 32*
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Iron Maiden Premier Drum Kit / SIgned, a Premier 5 piece 'Spirit of Maiden' drum kit includes bass drum, 2 x power toms, floor tom and snare, all with fixings and with two original boxes, drums have Iron Maiden images and badges and in excellent condition - Signed 'To Pete' by Nico McBrain and numbered 11
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Bandai Tinplate Early 1960's Friction Powered Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 4 Door Open Top Saloon. An example in metallic mid blue with litho detailed pinkish striped seats and light green floor, with wood effect to dashboard. Body with plated parts, 'Spirit of Ecstasy' to radiator top, plated wheels with white walls and rubber tyres, black base with Bandai logo etc. GC-VGC, minor wear only, some dulling to plated parts, small chip/dent to tonneau cover, action in working order. Length 300mm. £50-80
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Bandai Tinplate Early 1960's Friction Powered Rolls Royce Silver Cloud 4 Door Open Top Saloon. An example in red with litho detailed pinkish striped seats and light green floor, with wood effect to dashboard. Body with plated parts, 'Spirit of Ecstasy' to radiator top, plated wheels with white walls and rubber tyres, black base with Bandai logo etc. VGC, minor wear only, some dulling to plated parts, action in working order. Length 300mm. £60-90
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A live steam, spirit fired O gauge scratchbuilt model of an LBSCR L Class 4-6-4T Baltic tank locomotive, 328, in lined brown livery. A brass/tinplate model with some detailing, dummy water tanks, sprung buffers, etc. Pot boiler with regulator, pressure gauge, and 2 cylinders. QGC-GC, some running wear, burner damage to boiler and water tank paintwork/decals, etc. £120-180
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A live steam, spirit fired O gauge scratchbuilt model of an LNER 4-6-0 tender locomotive, 364, in lined green livery. A brass/tinplate model with some detailing. Pot boiler with regulator, 2 cylinders and spirit tank under cab. Water tank in bogie tender with hand pump. QGC-GC, some running wear, burner damage to boiler paintwork, etc. £150-180
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A live steam, spirit fired O gauge model of a Great Central 4-6-0 tender locomotive. A heavily modified and over painted Bassett Lowke 'Enterprise'. Pot boiler with regulator, 2 cylinders and spirit tank under cab (missing spirit tank and burners). Bassett Lowke label to underside of tender. Locomotive AF, for restoration. £60-80
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A live steam O gauge Bowman Models locomotive. Spirit fired 2 cylinder tinplate model of an LNER 4-4-0 locomotive, 4472, in unlined green livery. Together with the remains of the wooden box for the locomotive only. QGC-GC, running wear, some blistering to paintwork and possible restoration required. £100-150
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A live steam O gauge Bowman Models locomotive. Spirit fired 2 cylinder tinplate model of an LMS 4-4-0 locomotive, 13000, in lined maroon livery. Together with the remains of the boxes for the locomotive and tender. QGC-GC, running wear, some blistering to paintwork and cab repainted. £100-150
Lot 54
A live steam O gauge Bowman Models locomotive. Spirit fired 2 cylinder tinplate model of an LNER 0-4-0T locomotive, 300, in lined green livery. Together with some additional parts for another loco, including a 4-4-0 chassis and spirit tank/burners. AF-QGC, running wear, blistering/damage to paintwork and restoration required. £30-50
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Lot 94
A near pair of Doulton and Watts salt glaze duelling pistol spirit flasks, circa 1840s. Both present well. Both show signs of firing blemishes and show grazes, chips and damage to the glaze. One has been restored on the flint lock part whereas the other one has been restored around the main body of the pistol including the trigger, guard and flint lock section. Extremely unusual. 25cm in length.
Lot 109
Various late 19th to early 20th century silver plate to include a hotplate with spirit burner, a cased set of six tea knives, a pair of urn-shaped pepperettes, a heavy silver-plated pepper grinder in the form of a lighthouse, five silver Rifle Club Society teaspoons and one other silver teaspoon
Lot 36
A fine hand-cut decanter with baluster-shaped lower body and circular star-cut foot, the hallmarked silver collar signed for Mappin & Webb and assayed Birmingham 1912, with faceted cut stopper; together with one other hand-cut spirit decanter and stopper (small chip to inside of pouring rim) (the Mappin & Webb example 28.5cm) (2)
Lot 44
A small selection of fine glassware: to include a mid-20th century hand-cut oval basket; a hand-cut claret jug with spire stopper and star-cut circular base; a very heavy Thomas Webb Crystal square spirit decanter and a further extremely heavy circular glass bowl signed to the underside 'Sempre' and decorated in relief with differing sized, hand-blown circular appliques (4)Condition Report: The decanter within this lot is in very good general condition. Being very critical there are two absolutely minute 'chips' (smaller than a pin head) to the end of the stopper (which is the correct stopper) and only really visible through a Jeweller's loupe.
Lot 230
2001 Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph ‘Last of Line’ Edition Transmission: automatic Mileage: 26903Unveiled in March 1998, the Silver Seraph replaced the Silver Spur. All Seraphs were handbuilt at the Rolls-Royce factory in Crewe, England, which stopped making Rolls-Royce models in 2002 but continued with Bentley. The car had a base price of £155,175 in the UK and was powered by a 5.4 litre, aluminium alloy, BMW V12 engine making it the first twelve-cylinder Rolls-Royce since the 1939 Phantom III. Standard electronics included digital engine management, adaptive ride control and anti-lock brakes and, aside from the radiator grille, badges and wheels, the Rolls-Royce was externally identical to the contemporary Bentley Arnage sharing both its platform and bodyshell. Inside, the Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage were similar but quite distinct from one another. In the Seraph, the gear selector was column mounted, and the gauges followed a traditional Rolls-Royce layout; for example, without a tachometer. In both cars, the seats and dashboard were upholstered in Connolly leather and glossy burr walnut veneer and featured folding picnic trays for rear passengers.The Silver Seraph Last of Line is a special edition of the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph. The model was meant to mark the termination of the production of Rolls-Royces in the factory in Crewe. These cars boasted above the standard cars, special wood veneers with inlayed ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ motif, a commemorative plaque on the centre console, red RR-badges on the grille and the boot lid, ‘Spirit of Ecstasy’ motif on the hub caps, chromed exterior mirrors and a subtle badge on the front fenders with the text ‘Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, Crewe, England’, together with the British flag.This absolutely stunning example is offered in a combination of Sherwood Green with Barley Hide piped in navy with Wilton carpet and sheepskin over rugs. One of just 46 right hand drive Last of Line examples, this car boasts just four former owners, the first being the supplying dealer JCT 600 who had this well specified example as a demonstrator before selling it to the first owner in June 2002. The car is offered with a comprehensive service history starting with JCT 600 right through to P&A Wood and recently Silver Lady in October 2020 at 26,898 miles. Complemented by the original two umbrellas in the boot and uprated modern Bluetooth phone kit and satellite navigation, this example also comes supplied with a full book pack, original service booklet and history file. Thought to be one of the best examples available to market and signifying such a transition for Rolls-Royce, this is certainly a collector’s item – so much so that our vendor commissioned his Spirit of Ecstasy to be gold plated. A stunning example of a truly appreciating classic.Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 3019
Late 19th century brass mining dial by John Davis & Son London & Derby No.790, the 12cm circular silvered compass with two spirit levels and two folding sights, inclination dial with bevelled glass cover, on adjustable base marked '1023 Pat. No. 2084' with tripod mount L27cm overall; in mahogany box bearing paper labels for maker and repairer T.B. Winter & Son NewcastleClick here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.
Lot 3050
Early 20th century tinplate combined magic lantern and 35mm cinematograph projector, hand-cranked, with electric bayonet lamp, fitted with film reels, L35cm overall, and a similar projector by Gebruder Bing Nuremberg with spirit lamp (glass chimney a/f) L22cm, with two reels of film Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.
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