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Collection of various medals and medallions Comprising a set of medal miniatures, acme whistle, three tunic buttons, vesta case, medal awarded for 'Faithful service in the special Constabulary', four metal sporting medallions in fitted case and three 9ct gold sporting medallions with enamel decoration to the front, two are awarded for 'Bolton Municipal Secondary School', the other for 'R. U. C. Sports 16th June 1934, Glasgow Cup Relay Race' Three 9ct gold fobs 16g approx overall. At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

9ct gold cased half hunter pocket watchThe white enamel dial with Roman numerals and subsidiary dial, with Buren movement, bearing marks for Eclipse Watch Company, Birmingham, 1929, the dial 4cm overall, the outer case 4.5cm overall, a 9ct gold fob, with enamel decoration 'Northern Counties Athletic Association 'Lancashire County Championships', 3cm overall on a brass watch chain, four silver and enamel fobs for 'Northern Counties Athletic Association' and two 9ct gold fobs or sporting medals for 'Northern Counties Athletic Association' Fob attached to the chain 23g approx overall. Four silver fobs 92g approx overall. Two 9ct gold fobs in cases 47g approx overall. Watch 90g approx overall including the movement. At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

Victorian Sporting Prints - Charles Hunt, Grand Stand, Goodwood, Adine Winning The Goodwood Stakes 1853, hand tinted engraving, 51cm x 74cm

A collection of various sporting ephemera to include copper hunting horn (AF), leather 12 bore cartridge belt, leather trimmed canvas gun sleeve, two pairs of ear defenders, TMU torch, leather covered hip flask with pewter cup, leather cased set of four EPNS beakers, a Taumalit collapsible mug in leather case, plastic shotgun stock extension, a pair of military style binoculars, sheath knife and a pair of leather covered book ends and a black belt with horsehead buckle

A framed and glazed front page of "The Sporting Life, Wednesday December 14th 1966", another "December 19th 1966", another "Monday November 29th 1965" and another "Monday November 8th 1965" (4)

Eight boxes of assorted books on the subject of art, architecture, sporting etc as well some decorative spines

Mixed sporting programmes for Speedway and Rugby, to include: two speedway autograph books, names include Bryan Elliott, Milton Caisley, Peter Kelly, Dennis Warden, Barry Briggs and many more; Speedway Programmes from the Newcastle Diamonds 1955 season; and a box of Newcastle Speedway programmes from 1960s and 1970s; together with other Speedway programmes, highlights include: Final IMS 1970 at Wroclaw (Warsaw); Provincial Riders Championship Final 26th September 1964; Great Britain v Soviet Union test match series 1964; and many others from the 1960's, including some magazines and a Rugby programme for England v Ireland Rugby Union, 13th February 1960.

Four Fishing/Sporting Books to include Fields of Dreams A journey of sporting passion 2013 Lord James Percy (signed), Fishing for Wild Images 2003 Col Roberts, Telling Tales A Year in Carp Fishing 2010 & 2011, both limited edition, all in good condition

Five 19th ' Nursery' plates, Importance of Punctuality, 17cm, a Bunnykins trio, a teddy bear sporting trio and two pieces of crested ware

A FLINTLOCK SPORTING MUSKET BY H. GODSALL with 39" barrel octagonal at the breech, blade front sight, groove rear sight, shell carved stock to rear of barrel tang, stepped action bearing maker's name, brass trigger guard with acorn finial, brass butt plate etched with foliage, chequered grip and wood ram, 54 3/4" long (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Generally good, old split to ram, some knocks to the stock. very fine hairline to forend. Action working with half and full cock, fires with strength. Saftey stuck in the off position. Barrel possibly recoloured.

Mixed items to include LPs and sporting ephemera. Not available for in-house P&P

Mixed sporting items to include golf, skiing and fishing rods. Not available for in-house P&P

Quantity of sporting equipment to include K.O Pro and Lonsdale, mainly boxing. Not available for in-house P&P

A collection of large framed sporting autographs including Forumla One, Boxing , tennis etc , framed and signed Spurs shirt, signed wrestling belts etc. Some autographs in this lot are printed. This lot cannot be posted

A collection of ceramics including Wade pigs, Wade Truman and Sporting Life porcelain ashtrays, Purbeck swanage vases, Caithness vase, Mdina vase , Carltonware money bank etc

A box of approx 160 sporting photos, mostly football players from the 1980s & 90s, including some signed examples. Shipping category B.

Jean Varon purple and cream maxi dress (stained), satin ribbon detail to the empire waist, a small cotton sundress labelled 'Schworm Model', a yellow shirt dress with black polka dot print, front pocket detail, the buttons black with yellow centres, scoop neck, labelled 'Sporting Dress', a 1950's printed dress with flowers, a blue tricel dress, a red velvet dress labelled 'Marldena', a teal blue velvet dress with brocade detail to the front and diamante detail and a brown shift dress labelled 'Dawn Joy Fashions' (8) 

A group of silver and white metal jewellery items to include vesta case, sporting fob, brooches, pendant on chain, Swarovski bracelet etc.

A group of mixed collectables. Comprising a range of fountain and ball point pens noting Parker, sporting related badges including football and hunting plus a Toyoca miniature camera, a silver photograph frame and two silver rings etc.

A collection of vintage Sporting equipment. Comprising Tennis and squash rackets plus cricket bats and stumps etc.

British Sporting Fobs (14) hallmarked or 'sterling' marked silver, including football-related such as Heart of Midlothian, etc. Total sterling 132g (some enamelled).

British Sporting Medal, hallmarked silver d.32.5mm, 19.8g: Amateur Swimming Association School Boy Championship 1901 1st Prize won by J. Partington, EF with original case.

British Sporting Medal (Football) hallmarked silver d.32mm, 19.97g: Football League Cup Final medal by Vaughtons, engraved 'SEASON 2002/2003 FINALIST'. Match result Liverpool 2 - 0 Manchester United. GEF with red case, lid gilded 'WORTHINGTON CUP'. Red cases are for runners-up. This medal therefore awarded to a Manchester United player. Further match details enclosed.

Collection of hallmarked silver watch chain fobs and sporting medals, approximately 79.41g total, and a stone set silver mounted spinner fob

Sporting Hunting interest, two Antique stag handled hunting whips, one with hallmarked silver collars with engraving for 1902 makers seal for G&J Zair, the other leather leather covered with plated mount

Antique and vintage sporting equipment, set of golf clubs, woods, irons and putters in canvas bag

Sporting interest: a winners medal in 9ct Gold for Huddersfield and District Cricket League Winners H.C & A.C. Winners 1901 awarded to J. Holdsworth approx 25mm in diameter & 13.6g

A silver sporting fob, together with a small quantity of silver coinage. The fob awarded to T.Morley, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, 1903. Total weight: 28.5g

After Dubucourt, pair of French coloured sporting prints; and after Thorburn 'Grouse Drive and Duck Shooting'

The British Sporting Print by Arial Press, together with amateur hunting watercolours, a leather bound book The Life of Christ

A large quantity of pictures and prints, to include colour mezzotints, sporting examples on silk etc

Prints to include after L Cox mezzotint; A.M. Turner - Clematis, Jackman print, topographical engravings, carriage prints, sporting prints, monochrome engravings etc (a lot)

Aynsley Sporting Characters to include The Lawyer, The Tramp, The Foxhunter, The Fisherman and The Blacksmith (5). In good condition with no obvious damage or restoration. Odd seconds.

Aynsley 'Sporting Characters' to include The Gamekeeper, The Jockey, The Poacher and The Farmer (4). In good condition with no obvious damage or restoration.

A collection of mid 20th century sporting/gaming and other wares, to include three pairs of riding breeches, bowls, snooker ball set, cricket bat, together with vintage cameras, clocks, and a cased banjo in three boxes. (3)

A vintage 9ct gold gentleman's wristwatch, subsidiary second hand with Arabic numerals military / sporting style period leather strap. Case diameter 29mm. Watch runs, winds and ticks down.

A set of six early 19th century sporting prints published by Sherwood, Neely & Jones: Duck and Woodcock Shooting (James Berrenger), Snipe, Deer and Grouse Shooting (Luke Clennell) and Pheasant Shooting (Reinagle). Frames 30 x 35 cm. 

Three boxes of sporting equipment, racquets, balls, boxing gloves, etc.

* BENNO SCHOTZ RSA (ESTONIAN 1891 - 1984), THE PRINCE OF GOALKEEPERS (JOHN THOMSON OF CELTIC F.C.), CIRCA 1968 bronzed resin 101cm wide Note 1: A bronze of this sculpture is in the collection of Celtic F.C. Note 2: Benno Schotz was born to Jewish parents, Jacob Schotz, a watchmaker, and Cherna Tischa Abramovitch, in Arensburg, Russia (now Kuressaare, Estonia) in 1891. He was educated at the Boys Grammar School of Pärnu, Estonia. Later he studied at the Grossherzogliche Technische Hochschule in Darmstadt, Germany. In 1912, he immigrated to Glasgow, where he gained an engineering diploma from the Royal Technical College and from 1914–23 worked in the drawing office of John Brown and Company, Clydebank shipbuilders while attending evening classes in sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art. Schotz became a full-time sculptor in 1923 and subsequently a member of the Royal Scottish Academy, Head of Sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art (a post he held from 1938 until his retirement in 1961), and later, in 1963, Her Majesty's Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland. His pupils included Hannah Frank, Paul Zunterstein and Inge King (née Neufeld). His homes at West Campbell Street and later Kirklee Road were a focus for meetings of artists, writers, actors, and politicians. His first solo Glasgow exhibition was at Reid's Gallery in 1926 and his first in London at Alex Reid and Lefevre Ltd (Lefevre Gallery) in 1930. He was also a member of Glasgow Art Club, alongside recently arrived refugee artists Jankel Adler and Josef Herman, for whom he organised local Jewish community support. In 1942 he organised the important 'Jewish Art Exhibition' at the Glasgow Institute as an act of Jewish cultural identity during the Second World War. In 1981 Schotz was made a Freeman of the City of Glasgow and in the same year, Gordon Wright published his autobiography, Bronze in My Blood. During his career, Schotz produced several hundred portraits and compositions including figure compositions, religious sculptures, semi-abstracts and modelled portraits, the majority located in Glasgow and the surrounding area. A major retrospective exhibition of his works was held at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh in 1971. He was Life-President of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts as well as Honorary Member of both the Royal British Society of Sculptors and the Royal Institute of Architects in Scotland. His last sculpture was executed less than six weeks before his death, aged 93. He was a committed Zionist and was buried in Jerusalem. His work is represented in numerous UK collections including The National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh City Art Centre, The Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Aberdeen Galleries, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, BBC Scotland, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Peoples Palace (Glasgow), The Scottish Jewish Archives Centre, Ben Uri Gallery & Museum (London) and the House of Commons (London). His work is also held in various public collections in Israel. Christie's held a major Studio Sale of Benno Schotz's work in Glasgow in 1997. Note 3: John Thomson, The Prince of Goalkeepers, is one of the most important figures in the history of Celtic Football Club. Having signed for the team in 1926 at the age of 17, his natural athleticism and brave spirit ensured he would become a mainstay between the sticks. He helped the team to two Scottish Cups and three Glasgow Cups. He would also represent the national side and national select XI four times apiece. Thomson's name will forever be associated with the tragedy that befell him during an Old Firm clash on the 5th September 1931. The match was played at Ibrox in front of 80,000 fans. Early in the 2nd half, Thomson collided with Rangers player Sam English, whilst both going for the ball. Most people assumed the goalkeeper badly injured as he was stretchered off, Chic Geatons taking his place in goal. Upon being transported to the Victoria Infirmary, Thomson would soon be pronounced dead. The death of a young goalkeeper in his prime shocked the footballing world. Beyond that, the tragic loss of a young man's life, only 22 years of age and recently engaged, still stands as amongst the most profound moments in sporting history. 40,000 people attended the funeral in his home town of Cardenden, including thousands who travelled from Glasgow, many walking the 55 miles to the Fife village.

FABIAN PEREZ (ARGENTINIAN b. 1967), STUDY FOR CHEERS WITH WHISKY oil on canvas, signed and titled versoframedimage size 36cm x 46cm, overall size 70cm x 80cmNote: "Fabian has also been acknowledged in his homeland of Argentina with a rare government funded public exhibition for the nation - a huge tribute to an internationally acclaimed fine artist who has brought credit to his country. Fabian is now one of the world’s most collected artists, with celebrity admirers ranging from sporting superstars including Sugar Ray Leonard, Shaquille O’Neal and Lionel Messi, to musicians Scott Weiland, Rihanna, Shakira and Phil Campbell, comedian John Bishop, actors Micky Rourke, Mario Lopez and Megan Fox, singer song writer Juan Gabriel, President of the Latin Grammy Awards Gabriel Abora, President of the American Grammy Awards Neil Portnow; Fabian was recently a guest at the Vatican where he presented Pope Francis with his original portrait which now hangs in the Pontiff’s personal private collection."

A Crown Devon hand-painted ceramic tankard designed by Walter Lamonby, featuring a relief portrait of John Peel, the famed English huntsman, alongside a verse from the traditional hunting song. The tankard is adorned with hunting motifs, including a fox head entwined with a whip, leafy accents, and a bamboo-style handle. Marked on the base with the Crown Devon Fieldings backstamp, this vintage piece captures the charm of English sporting heritage.Artist: Walter LamonbyIssued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4.5"HCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.

POITIER SIDNEY: (1927-2022) American actor, Academy Award winner for Best Actor in 1963 for his role as Homer Smith in Lillies of the Field. Signed 7.5 x 9 photograph, the original vintage Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer publicity portrait depicting Poitier in a smiling head and shoulders pose. Signed in blue ink with his name alone to a light area of the image. Together with two signed 8 x 10 photographs by two of the Best Actor Oscar nominees of 1963 comprising Albert Finney (for his performance as Tom Jones in Tom Jones) and Richard Harris (for his performance as Frank Machin in This Sporting Life). Both are signed to largely clear areas of the images, Harris in bold, dark fountain pen ink. Neither are inscribed. Generally VG, 3

ROBERTS RACHEL: (1927-1980) Welsh actress, an Academy Award nominee for Best Actress in 1963 for her performance as Margaret Hammon in This Sporting Life. A scarce signed 8 x 10 photograph of Roberts in a head and shoulders pose in costume as Della Randolph from the American drama film Doctors´ Wives (1971). Signed by the actress in bold black ink with her name alone to a light area of the image. A pencil annotation in the hand of a collector to the verso indicates that the signature was obtained in person following a performance of The Visit at the Barrymore Theatre on 12th February 1974. About EX

Postcards & Ephemera - two albums of assorted cards approx 300 in total including many Trailways and transportation, Maritime including White Star Line R M S Majestic, S S Regina, Mabel Lucie Attwell, Lawson Wood, Aviation, Sporting, etc qty

* Stuart-Wortley (Archibald James, 1849-1905). Breaking Waves, Cornish Coast, circa 1880's, oil on canvas, original artist suppliers embossed oval metal plaque to verso 'James Lanham, Artist's Colorman, St Ives, Cornwall' and contemporary manuscript note of artist's name and address attached to verso (slightly damaged); 'A. J. Wortley, Fre? Lea, Wilford Lane, Bridgford, Nottingham' to verso, two small puncture holes to right edge, one similar minute puncture to upper centre with small glue repair to verso, 91.5 x 112 cm (36 x 44 ins) later moulded wooden frame 100 x 132 cm (39.3 x 51.9 ins)QTY: (1)NOTE:Archibald John Stuart-Wortley (1849–1905), British painter and illustrator. Although renowned for his portrait and sporting art, Woortley created notable landscape paintings such as From Wharncliffe Crags looking towards the Derbyshire Moors, 1875, exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1875 (sold Christie's London, Victorian Pictures, 3rd June 1999, lot 152 (£11,500).The entry in Kelly’s Cornwall directory in 1889 lists James Lanham (1848-1931) as an ‘Artists’ colorman, china, glass and earthen ware dealer, general ironmonger & cutler, general draper & furniture dealer, & ale & porter bottler…, wine & spirit merchants’. His gallery was a vital hub for the artistic community in West Cornwall, being one of the few venues where local artists could exhibit their work.

Aluminium Binoculars Retailed By R & J Beck London,French, c.1890, engraved to each eyepiece 'R & J Beck, London' and further engraved to the drawer tube 'CECIL BOYLE Braghill Wimboldon', finished in polished aluminium with black leather covering in original leather case, missing its lid, length extended 38cmCaptain Cecil William Boyle was a notable English sportsman and military officer whose life was marked by significant achievements in both sports and military service. Born on March 16, 1853, in Westminster, London, Boyle excelled at rugby and cricket during his time at Clifton College and later at University College, Oxford.In the sporting arena, Boyle made a historic impact in rugby union by becoming the first Oxford University player to be selected for the England national team. He earned his cap in 1873 in a match against Scotland. In cricket, he played for Oxford University, where he was known for his fast round-arm bowling. During his brief first-class cricket career, he took an impressive 30 wickets at an average of 10.30. Notably, in a match against the Marylebone Cricket Club, he took 7 wickets for 40 runs in the first innings and followed it with a remarkable performance of 7 for 33 in another match, showcasing his considerable skill.Boyle's military career was equally distinguished. He served as a captain in the Queen's Own Oxfordshire Hussars and was later appointed a lieutenant in the Imperial Yeomanry for service in the Second Boer War. His dedication to duty was profound; he took 30 of his own horses to South Africa, where he fought in the war. Tragically, he became the first member of the Imperial Yeomanry to be killed in action during the Battle of Boshof on April 5, 1900. This battle marked a significant moment in the war, and Boyle's death was notably the first among the Yeomanry officers in this conflict.

Ten Canadian silver coins comprising five sporting 1998 50 cent coins, 1996 Moose 50 cent coin, 1974 and 1977 $1 coins and a 2001 $20 coin, all in original boxes or packaging, total 96g of 925 silver and 46g of 500 silver

Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin, RBA,  British 1870-1935- A huntsman on horseback, approaching a ditch; pen, ink, and colour wash on ivorine, signed 'CECIL ALDIN' (lower right), 14 x 18.8 cm. Provenance:  Private Collection, UK. Note:  Aldin was a prominent sporting and animal artist best known for his hunting scenes and endearing portrayals of dogs, as well as his prolific work as an illustrator for publications such as 'The Illustrated London News'. 

Henry Thomas Alken,  British 1785-1851- Pheasant Shooting; oils on canvas, each signed and dated 'H. Alken / 1847' (verso), 25.5 x 35.6 cm., a pair (2). Provenance:  Private Collection, UK. Note:  Henry Thomas Alken was best known for his distinctive sporting and animal scenes, many of which were widely circulated in prints which Alken produced himself for publications such as 'The National Sports of Great Britain' (1821), and his 'Sporting Scrapbook' (1827). His works are held in significant public collections, including in London's National Portrait Gallery, the Courtauld Gallery, and the Yale Centre for British Art. 

Basil Bradley, RWS,  British 1842-1904- Lions; pencil and watercolour heightened with touches of white on paper, signed and dated 'Basil Bradley 1874.' (lower left), further signed, indistinctly inscribed and dated '... by Basil Bradley / 1874.' on the backing board, 46 x 74 cm. Provenance:  Anon. sale, Phillips, London, 23rd April 1990, lot 22.  Private Collection, UK. Note: Bradley was an animal, landscape and sporting painter. He exhibited at the Manchester School of Art from 1886-1899 and at the Royal Academy in London in 1867, where he became a member in 1881.

An early 20th century B P Co biscuit barrel with plated mounts, together with a collection of nine pieces of 20th century dark and Portland blue Wedgwood, including a pedestal vase, height 19cm, a small conical vase (scuffs to rim), a Sporting Scenes plate x 2, a covered trinket box, etc, includes seconds, (10)

Two 20th century Wedgwood black basalt commemorative oversized mugs, one for Josiah Wedgwood 1730-1795, diameter 11.5cm, the other "The Wedgwood Sporting Mug" designed by Richard Guyatt (2)

‘If television had come before the movies I might think otherwise, but the cinema today is so cheap and so perfect and so universal in its appeal that I doubt if television can stand up to it for a long time to come.’ So observed Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Carpendale in his capacity as Controller of the B.B.C. in November 1934. The fine Knight Bachelor’s Great War C.B. group of nine awarded to Vice-Admiral Sir Charles Carpendale, Royal Navy, ‘a handsome blue-eyed man with a barking manner’; in a far cry from his distinguished naval career – which included service in the M’wele anti-slavery expedition of 1895-96 - he served as Deputy Director-General and Controller of the B.B.C. in 1923-38, in which role he was noted for his ‘famous quarter-deck manner … belied as often as not by an ultimate twinkle in his eye’ The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, complete with neck cravat in its Garrard & Co case of issue; Knight Bachelor’s Badge, 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarked London 1933, in its fitted case of issue; East and West Africa 1887-1900, for Mwele 1895, no clasp (Lieut. C. D. Carpendale, H.M.S. St George); 1914-15 Star (Capt. C. D. Carpendale, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Commre. 2. Cl. C. D. Carpendale. R.N.); Jubilee 1897, silver; Coronation 1902, silver; Jubilee 1935, good very fine or better (9) £2,000-£2,400 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Alan Hall Collection, June 2000. Knight Bachelor London Gazette 22 June 1932. C.B. London Gazette 3 June 1918: ‘For war services.’ Charles Douglas Carpendale was born on 18 October 1874, the son of the Reverend William Henry Carpendale and entered the Royal Navy as a Cadet in Britannia in July 1888. A diligent student, he gained 12 months sea time and was immediately appointed a Midshipman in July 1889, in addition to being awarded the Ryder Memorial Prize. Having then served on the Mediterranean station in H.M.S. Collingwood, he was confirmed in the rank of Sub. Lieutenant in October 1893. Appointed to the cruiser St. George - flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir Harry Rawson, C.-in-C. at the Cape of Good Hope, in March 1895, he was advanced to Lieutenant and witnessed active service in the Naval Brigade in anti-slavery operations in 1895-96. The Arab Chief Mbarak, with his stronghold at Mwele, had been slave raiding contrary to new legislation introduced by the British Government and he refused to see a delegation sent to meet him. Reprisals were inevitable, and a Naval Brigade under Rawson marched inland and captured Mwele with a loss of three killed and 11 wounded; just nine no-clasp East and West Africa Medals with the ‘Mwele 1895-96’ edge inscription were awarded to officers. Returning to the U.K. in early 1896, Carpendale obtained a 1st Class Certificate in gunnery in Excellent and was appointed to the command of the torpedo boat destroyer Whiting, in which capacity he was present in the 1897 Jubilee Review and received the Medal. Further foreign service ensued, on the North America and China stations, followed by a appointments in the Naval Ordnance Department at the Admiralty and at the R.N.C. Greenwich, and he was advanced to Commander in June 1904 and to Captain in December 1910. Back at sea in the period leading up to the Great War, he served in the cruiser Edgar, flagship of Vice-Admiral George Le C. Egerton, C.B., Commander in Chief at the Cape of Good Hope and South Africa Station, and in the cruiser Good Hope as Flag Captain to Rear-Admiral Frederick C.D. Sturdee, C.V.O., G.M.G., Commanding the 5th Cruiser Squadron. In September 1914, he took command of the cruiser Donegal, serving with the 6th Cruiser Squadron in the Grand Fleet, and he remained likewise employed until appointed to the command of the light cruiser Colleen in August 1915. Then on relinquishing this appointment in July 1917, he took command of the cruiser Achilles in the North America and West Indies Squadron, prior to ending the war as a Commodore 2nd Class in Charge of Auxiliary Patrol. He was awarded the C.B. in June 1918 and mentioned in despatches (London Gazette 16 September 1919, refers), and appointed an A.D.C. to the King. Carpendale’s final seagoing appointment was in command of the Benbow in 1919-21, in which period he landed a party of Royal Marines at the time of the Occupation of Constantinople during the Greco-Turkish War. He was advanced to Rear-Admiral and – at his own request – was placed on the Retired List in the summer of 1923. He was however advanced to Rear-Admiral (Retired) in October 1926. B.B.C. Subsequently recruited by Lord Reith, he served as Deputy Director-General and Controller of the British Broadcasting Corporation (B.B.C.) in 1923-38, in addition to holding the Presidency of the International Broadcasting Union in 1925-35. Throughout his service he was mainly concerned with administration, but his personal touch was nonetheless widespread and, in emergencies such as the General Strike of 1926, he was always ready and welcome to lend a hand in the studio. His common-sense approach - feet firmly on the ground - was appreciated by all and smoothed the way for the Corporation’s rapid expansion, as well as serving as a means of calming more temperamental members of staff. In fact, Carpendale’s transparent integrity and famous ‘quarter-deck manner’ – always accompanied by a twinkle in his eye and a ready smile – did much to promote confidence in his leadership, so much so that it said the staff adored him. He was certainly well-known for his participation in their social activities, ranging from dances and sporting events to taking part in plays. But such physical activity was very much up his street, his recreations including winter sports, riding and mountaineering. The Admiral, who was appointed a Knight Bachelor in June 1932 and served as the Ministry of Information’s Liaison Officer at the Air Ministry in the Second World War, died in March 1968. Sold with copied record of service and other research.

ROYAL DOULTON; a collection of seventeen Bunnykins figures comprising seven Past Times Collection footballing Bunnykins, five further sporting Bunnykins, 'Golfer Bunnykins', 'On the Fairway', 'Stopwatch Bunnykins', 'Test Century Bunnykins' and 'Caught a Whopper', also 'St Andrew', 'St Patrick', 'St George', 'St David' and 'Merlin' (17).Condition Report: None of the bunnykins lots in this auction come with any boxes, most appear to be in good condition but some have small chips and cracks to ears and hands.

Photograph albums containing Victorian and Edwardian photographs and carte de visite, Sporting illustrated album together with two large family bibles and two prayer books, some with brass edges and corners.

Antiquarian and collectible books, sporting etc

Sporting programmes including 1960 athletics, stockcar racing, rugby league, Goodwood motor racing & others (Qty)

Stan Price (1919-2001) - Buxton Mill Norfolk, signed, watercolour, 33 x 43cm and Richard Robjent (1937- ) - Woodcock, reproduction printed in colour, published by The Fine Sporting Interests Ltd 1986, signed by the artist in pencil and numbered 20/500, 48.5 x 56cm and two other similar, smaller artist signed prints by Robjent, Pheasants and Partridges (4) Good condition

Miscellaneous British Army regimental cap badges, silver and enamel sporting prize fobs, a Maria Theresa Thaler, 1780 and miscellaneous other commemorative coins and medals, etc

Natural History, Ornithology. Thorburn (Archibald, F.Z.S.), Bird of Prey: A facsimile of the 1919 edition with a new foreword, Collectors' Edition, copy no. 64/150, Lamarsh, Bures, Suffolk: Major Iain Grahame, Sporting & Natural History Books, 1985, half-title, tipped-in colour plates, finely bound in three-quarter green morocco gilt over cloth boards, top edge gilt, others uncut, marbled endpapers, slipcase en suite, folio (36 x 27.5cm)