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BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Thomas Clarke, Copper Halfpenny, 1791, obv ship under sail to right, LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY above, the mainmast rises above the base of the legend and comes to the foot of H of HALFPENNY, the bowsprit below the centre of Y of HALFPENNY, rev shield and bird above which forms the crest, bulrushes either side of shield dividing the date below, DEUS NOBIS HAEC OTIA FECIT around, straight 1’s in date, inner rush-heads nearly level with top of shield, the outer rush-head to right close to the I of OTIA, upper flag to right points between the F and E of FECIT, upper flag to left to the second limb of U of DEUS, edge PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOMAS CLARKE . X . X . (D&H Lancashire 73). Minor spots, otherwise good extremely fine with some faded colour remaining. ex Clements Collection ex F S Cokayne Collection, acquired 19 May 1908 for 2/-

BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Thomas Clarke, Copper Halfpenny, 1791, obv ship under sail to right, LIVERPOOL HALFPENNY. above, the mainmast is below the base of the legend and comes between the L of LIVERPOOL and H of HALFPENNY, stop after legend between the foot and upper limb of Y, the bowsprit below the stop, rev shield and bird above which forms the crest, bulrushes either side of shield dividing the date below, DEUS NOBIS HAEC OTIA FECIT around, straight 1’s in date, stop at the end of the legend, inner rush-heads nearly level with top of shield, upper flag to right points between the E and C of FECIT, upper flag to left points to the last limb of S of DEUS, edge PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF THOMAS CLARKE . X . X . (Atkins p.60, 44; D&H Lancashire 78). Nearly extremely fine and scarce. ex Dalton Collection Collection ex F S Cokayne Collection, acquired from Richard Dalton 17 January 1912 for 1/-

BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Philip Deck, Copper Halfpenny, obv shield of arms of Bury St Edmunds, crest a wolf, SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH & FLEECE * around, the head of the wolf nearly equidistant between the E of THE and the P of PLOUGH, the tail of the wolf nearly level with the base of the letters of the inscription, rev crown between palm and laurel branches, cypher P D above, THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN around, edge PAYABLE IN LONDON BRISTOL & LANCASTER (Atkins p.189, 24c; D&H Suffolk 26b). Struck on an incomplete flan from fractured dies, otherwise better than extremely fine and extremely rare. ex F S Cokayne Collection

BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Philip Deck, Copper Halfpenny, obv shield of arms of Bury St Edmunds, crest a wolf, SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH & FLEECE * around, the head of the wolf nearly equidistant between the E of THE and the P of PLOUGH, the tail of the wolf nearly level with the base of the letters of the inscription, rev crown between palm and laurel branches, cypher P D above, THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN around, edge JOHN HARVEY OF NORWICH . X X X X (D&H Suffolk 26, edge unlisted; Davisson as D&H Suffolk 26f). Struck on a thick flan, very fine and extremely rare. ex Clements Collection ex F S Cokayne Collection, acquired 31 December 1936 for 82/-

BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, Philip Deck, Copper Halfpenny, obv shield of arms of Bury St Edmunds, crest a wolf, SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH & FLEECE * around, the head of the wolf nearly equidistant between the E of THE and the P of PLOUGH, the tail of the wolf nearly level with the base of the letters of the inscription, rev crown between palm and laurel branches, cypher P D above, THE COMMERCE OF BRITAIN around, edge PAYABLE AT LEEK . STAFFORDSHIRE (D&H Suffolk 26, edge unlisted; Davisson as D&H Suffolk 26g). From fractured dies, better than extremely fine and exceptionally rare. ex F S Cokayne Collection, acquired 23 July 1940 for 42/-

BRITISH 18th CENTURY TOKENS, James Goer, Copper Halfpenny, obv shield of arms of Bury St Edmunds, crest a wolf, SUCCESS TO THE PLOUGH & FLEECE * around, the head of the wolf nearly equidistant between the E of THE and the P of PLOUGH, the tail of the wolf nearly level with the base of the letters of the inscription, rev PAYABLE AT JAMs. GOERS IRONMONGER BURY., edge WILLEY SNEDSHILL BERSHAM BRADLEY (D&H Suffolk 27a). From the fractured obverse die, nearly very fine and exceptionally rare. ex F S Cokayne Collection

A fine exhibition quality model of the British Railways Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 Tender Locomotive No 92220 Evening Star , professionally built to an exceptionally high standard by Mr Ron Martin of Bristol and completed in 1992 after five years of work. Research involved fifteen trips to see the original engine - nearly two thousand photographs were taken in the course of preparing drawings, the client's brief was to create the finest model possible of the last steam locomotive built by British Railways. The locomotive fitted with a Kingswood silver soldered copper boiler with four element radiant super-heater, 90 psi working pressure and twin injectors fitted. Finely detailed cab, prototypically authentic including scale backhead fittings, twin water gauges with linked shutoff valves, pressure & vacuum gauges with BR(W) detailing to the face, lever-operated sliding firehole doors with drop plate, glazed windows with hinged armrests, wooden crew seat and leather padded driver s seat with kit locker beneath, planked cab floor. Vacuum brake and blower valves on stand beside driver's seat, screw reverser with calibrated cut off indicator. Chassis features cast iron cylinders with piston valves operated by Walschaert's gear, steam-operated drain cocks, finely finished and fluted motionwork, lubrication by a pair of replica Wakefield lubricators with sight level glasses. Axles run on roller bearings with working leaf springs. A BR1-G type 5000 gallon six wheel tender with finely riveted tank, fitted folding side doors, hand brake, water pick up control to working water scoop with security chain on the operating handle and counterbalanced weigh-shaft which allowed the fireman to raise and lower the heavy scoop quickly at speed, latched door fittings, steps, hand rails, lamp irons, rear ladder, leaf spring suspension, couplings, connection hoses and vacuum hoses. The model is finely finished in British Railways green livery, hand lined and signwritten including cabside numbers and British Railways emblem on the tender. Smoke deflectors carry the Evening Star nameplate, along with dedication plates commemorating the original locomotive s naming by K.W.C.Grand of the British Transport Commission. Smokebox carries Pines Express headboard and 82F shed plate, detailed rivet-work, fitted steps, hand rails, coupling and vacuum hoses. Length 260 cm Cab width 35 cm Boiler History: Full boiler history and paperwork will be available for inspection at the auction rooms. Kingswood Boiler No. KB94013 with certificated history from 1994 to current day. Steam test certificate valid to the 21st of March 2016. Hydraulic test certificate valid to the 19th of July 2018. Whilst the engine has spent much of its life on display, it was built as a running model and has proved a fine performer on the track - its last outing was in July of this year at the Echills Wood Railway's "Standard Gauge Weekend" event. Built as one of a legendary pair, her sister locomotive is in a private collection in Switzerland. * The British Railways BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for British Railways by Robert Riddles. The Class 9F was the last in a series of standardized locomotive classes designed for British Railways during the 1950s, and was intended for use on fast, heavy freight trains over long distances. It was one of the most powerful steam locomotive types ever constructed in Britain, and successfully performed its intended duties. The class earned a nickname of 'Spaceships', due to its size and shape. At various times during the 1950s the 9Fs worked passenger trains with great success, indicating the versatility of the design, sometimes considered to represent the ultimate in British steam development. Several experimental variants were constructed in an effort to reduce costs and maintenance, although these met with varying degrees of success. The total number built was 251, production being shared between Swindon (53) and Crewe Works (198). The last of the class, 92220 Evening Star , was the final steam locomotive to be built by British Railways, in 1960. Withdrawals began in 1964, with the final locomotives removed from service in 1968. Several examples have survived into the preservation era in varying states of repair, including Evening Star .

Victoria, crown, 1844, star edge stops, error edge: double struck inscription (one inverted), young head l., rev. crowned shield of arms within wreath (S.3882; ESC.280), ex ring mount, pierced on edge, fine This is a very unusual 1844 crown that has the lettered edge processed twice - once the right way up and then turned over and stamped again. The Royal Mint has commented: 'With crowns of this date, our practice was to roll in the letters of the edge inscription at the blank stage, before striking. In the case of this particular coin, it seems likely that for some reason the blank went through the edge-lettering process twice before being fed into the coining press and being struck by the dies.' This type of error has never been seen or recorded on any other denomination where the edge lettering has been through the process twice, let alone with lettering being both upright and then inverted, taking error edges to an entirely new level. This piece is probably unique.

One bottle Chateau Badette St Emilion Grand Cru 1945 (M/S) (Label presentation is clear and very good for vintage, level at mid shoulder - wine appears to have good, deep colour and has been well-cellared.)(illustrated)

Interesting and unusual 19th century table timepiece, the fusee anchor movement with maintaining power and 8in brass dial, inscribed James Bell Edinburgh 1840, in brass case of balloon style, the drum upon a rectangular case with inverted tapering sides, incorporating a spirit level, upon brass ball feet with spikes, 39.5cm. Notes: This timepiece was purchased by the vendor's uncle from the Northern Lighthouse Board in the 1970's. It was apparently from the Engine Room at Covesea Skerries, Lossiemouth, (lighted 1846). Condition Report In good condition. Rear door hinged replaced and needs tidying.

BRANDY - 6 bottles of THREE BARRELS Brandy, 4 70'Proof 68cl bottles dating 1970's and 2 plastic 40% vol 100cl bottles. Also to include a further bottle of GOLD LEAF COGNAC glass hip flask bottle with a low level.

Hornby by Meccano Ltd. Assorted cars, (10+) and level crossing. 1930's.

ABSENTA ALTAMS 1940-1950'S Another rare bottle of Absinthe, this time from the Altimiras Distillery in Spain. Presented in a pint flask. The rear label describes the contents as "Healthy & Wholesome", if only all spirits were such. Some evaporation. Level bottom shoulder/ top body. Fantastic image of the Devil holding a globe and pouring a bottle over Europe. 1 bottle.

2 CAMPBELTOWN LOCH BLENDS A pair of Blended Scotch Whiskies from Campbeltown. CAMPBELTOWN LOCH Finest Old Blended Scotch Whisky. 70cl. 40% abv. An older style bottling from the 1990's. Level low neck. Good condition. CAMPBELTOWN LOCH 30 YEAR OLD. 70cl. 40% abv. Premium Blend from Springbank. In original case. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 2 bottles.

2 GLENFIDDICH SINGLE MALT 2 bottles. Glenfiddich Special Old Reserve Pure Malt. OB. 1 Litre. 86 Proof/ 43 G.L. In a presentation tube. 1980's bottling. Level in neck. Condition V. Good - some foxing on tube. GLENFIDDICH 12 YEAR OLD. OB. 35cl. 40% abv. Level in neck. Condition excellent. Single Malt Scotch Whisky.

MACALLAN 25YO Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Macallan-Glenlivet 25yo. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail in the 1960's for the Italian importer, Odeon. Red screw cap. Level in neck, aged and faded labels. 75cl 43%.

AINSLIE'S KING'S LEGEND 1 bottle. Ainslie's King's Legend Blended Scotch Whisky. 75cl. 40% abv. Bottled by Ainslie & Heilbron in the late 70's/ early 80's. Imported by Les Chais de France S.A., Saint-Denis. Level bottom neck. Excellent condition.

GLENDRONACH 15YO Glendronach has been revived in recent years thankfully and is now more successful than ever, this expression from the 1990's is the one that inspired that revival. 70cl. 40% abv. Level mid-neck. In original carton. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.

RON VIEJO "LA VALLESANA" C.1930'S A great old bottle of Rum from the 1930's from possibly Guadaloupe. Destilleria "LA VALLESANA", Caldas De Montbuy. No strength or capacity statements. Level bottom neck. Label stained with a couple of small areas of damage. Some damage to straw. 1 bottle.

TRAPICHE RON CUBANO CIRCA 1960 A great Cuban rum from the 1960's bottled by Ramon Bonet S.A., San Feliu de Guixols, Spain. No capacity or strength statements. Level mid-neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

GLENFARCLAS 105 A 1990's bottling of the famous Glenfarclas 105. 700ml. 60% abv. Whisky as it was meant to be drunk. In original tube. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.

GLENFARCLAS 21YO A 1990's bottling of the Glenfarclas 21 year old single malt scotch whisky. 700ml. 43% abv. In original tube. Level low neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.

MARTELL V.S.O.P. MEDAILLON 1970'S A 1970's example of Martell V.S.O.P. Medaillon Cognac. 70cl. 40 degrees. Bottled for the German Market. Level bottom neck/ top shoulder. Labels suffer from foxing. Wax button on shoulder cracked. 1 bottle.

HENNESSY V.S.O.P. FINE CHAMPAGNE 1970'S Nice looking bottling of Hennessy V.S.O.P. Fine Champagne Cognac fom the 1970's. 70cl. 40 degrees GL. Level bottom neck. Wax button with "Bras Arme" symbol broken. Otherwise very good condition. 1 bottle.

BLADNOCH 10YO FLORA & FAUNA - 1ST EDITION A rare example of the Bladnoch Flora & Fauna 10 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. These bottlings commenced in the 1990's and the first releases had White foil closures. 70cl. 43% abv. In original wooden case. Level mid-low neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.

DEW OF BEN NEVIS A nice bottle of Dew of Ben Nevis 12 Year Old Blended Scotch Whisky. 75cl/ 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs. 86 Proof/ 43 G.L. Bottled in the 1970's. Screwcap closure. Level mid-low neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

GLEN GRANT 5YO - 1975 A good example of Glen Grant Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled in the early 1980's. Bottled at 5 Years Old. 75cl. 40% abv. Level low neck. Very good condition but has damage to Italian Tax Seal. 1 bottle.

JANNEAU GRAND ARMAGNAC VSOP A nice bottling of the Janneau Grand Armagnac from the 1990's in a presentation wooden case. 70cl. 40% abv. Level low neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

ABSENTA MOLINA CIRCA 1960'S The only way to taste how Absinthe was historically produced, at a reasonable price, was to buy some from one of the Spanish distilleries that continued production after the banning in France. This example comes from Destillerias Alfredo Molina Perez, Benejama, Alicante. 1 Litre. 50 degrees. Level top shoulder. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.

RON CUBANO JAMAICA CIRCA 1940'S A lovely older bottle of Jamaican Rum by Arenys Destileria Del Licor, Arenys de Mar, Barcelona which we believe to be from 1940's. No capacity or strength statements. Level bottom neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

OLD FETTERCAIRN & TULLIBARDINE Two 10 year old single malt scotch whiskies. OLD FETTERCAIRN 10 YEAR OLD. 70cl. 40% abv. In original tube with free whisky glass. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. TULLIBARDINE 10 YEAR OLD. 70cl. 40% abv. An older bottling from the 1990's. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 2 bottles

DALMORE 12 YEAR OLD A Dalmore bottling from the early 2000's bottled at 12 years old. 70cl. 40% abv. In original carton (base of box somewhat crushed). Level low neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

GODET NAPOLEON RESERVE PARTICULIERE COGNAC A good older bottling of Godet Napoleon Reserve Particuliere de Tres Vieux Cognac, produced circa 1940's by Godet Freres. 1 Litre. 65 degrees. Level bottom neck/ top shoulder. Label not quite straight. Otherwise very good condition. 1 bottle.

REMY MARTIN FINE CHAMPAGNE COGNAC 1960'S Consisting of a blend of cognacs from Champagne & Petite Champagne. This bottle is labelled "Cognac Franzosisches Erzeugnis" which translates as "Cognac of French Origin" and was bottled for the German market. No Strength or capacity statements. Level top shoulder. Front label has been applied offset from shoulder label. 1 bottle.

ABSENTA LA LOCA CIRCA 1950'S A nice bottle of Absenta La Loca from Distillerias Albo, Pego (Alicante). 1 litre. 65 degrees gr. Another fine example of Absinthe from Spain while the distillation of the spirit was banned in France. Level bottom neck. Label a little discoloured with some scuffs. 1 bottle.

PERNOD TARRAGONA ABSINTHE1930'S-1940'S A fantastic older bottle of the Pernod Fils Couvet Suisse Extrait D'Absinthe. Bottled at the Tarragona Distillery in Spain after the burning of the French Distillery. Bottled at 68 degrees. Foil in good condition. Level mid-shoulder. 1 bottle.

GLENESK 12 YEAR OLD A rare 1980's official bottling from this distillery which closed in 1985 after operating under a number of names, including: Highland Esk; North Esk; Montrose; Hillside; and Glenesk. 75cl. 40% abv. In original tube which has some signs of wear and rust on lid. Level low neck. Bottle in excellent condition. 1 bottle.

FINE OLD JAMAICA RUM C.1950'S A rare bottling of Fine Old Jamaica Rum which we estimate as from circa 1950's. No strength or capacity statements. Level low neck. Seal in excellent condition. Label is creased with some areas of wear. 1 bottle.

2 HAIG'S DIMPLE A bottle of HAIG'S DIMPLE bottled late 60's/ early 70's. 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs. 70 degree proof. In original box. Missing wire enclosure, otherwise excellent condition. Level top shoulder. HAIG'S DIMPLE 15 YEAR OLD bottled for the export market. 75cl. 43% abv. In original box. Level bottom neck. Excellent condition. Blended Scotch Whisky. 2 bottles.

BLUSSARD NAPOLEON COGNAC A rare bottle of old cognac from circa 1930's. 1 Litre. 65 degrees. Produced by Godet Freres and bottled under the Cognac de Blussard name. Level mid-shoulder. Label suffers from staining. 1 bottle.

PERNOD TARRAGONA ABSINTHE1920'S-1930'S A fantastic older bottle of the Pernod Fils Couvet Suisse Extrait D'Absinthe. Bottled at the Tarragona Distillery in Spain after the burning of the French Distillery. A very dark coloured example of this rare bottle. Foil and tax seal both in excellent condition. Level top shoulder. 1 bottle.

A PAIR OF 1990'S MALTS A pair of malts from the 1990's in their old livery. AUCHENTOSHAN 10 YEAR OLD Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 70cl. 40% abv. In the old Auchentoshan red tube. Level low neck. Plastic screwcap closure. Excellent condition. GLEN ORD 12 YEAR OLD Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 70cl. 40% abv. In original carton. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 2 bottles.

T Gauge (3mm) track and other items by Ace Cap (Eishindo): including Level Crossing set R-008, S-curved tracks R-018, Two sets of three building kits with detailed interiors, set of four small boats and a power supply transformer, all in original boxes, E, boxes VG-E (6)

PATTON GEORGE S.: (1885-1945) American General of World War II. T.L.S., G S Patton Jr., one page, 4to, APO 403, 27th June 1944, to Miss Mary Jane Krieger ('My dear Mary Jane'). Patton thanks his correspondent for her letter and postcard and continues 'I appreciate your offer of candy and when we get some place where we are settled long enough to eat it, I will let you know. Anyway, I am deeply grateful to you for thinking of it.' VG Mary Jane Krieger (d.1982) American Telephone Operator who corresponded with Patton during World War II. Indeed, Martin Blumenson states in The Patton Papers 1940-1945 that Krieger was one of the last four people to whom Patton wrote a letter, on 8th December 1945, before his untimely death. Patton was, in fact, in England at the time of writing the present letter. On the day before, 26th June, Patton recorded in his diary that he had been to Cornwall with General Dwight D. Eisenhower inspecting various units. Having observed Eisenhower's techniques in addressing the soldiers, Patton remarked 'A Commander cannot command and be on the same level...I try to arouse fighting emotion.'

DANCE/HIP HOP/HOUSE - An expansive collection of over 300 x 12" and LP's to include many collectible artists and labels. Artists to include Eminem, Beastie Boys (Licensed To Ill LP), Jungle Brothers, Dust Junkys, Jay Z, Pankow, LFO, Human Resource, Apollo 440, Paula Abdul, The Realm. To include labels such as R & S, Underground Level Recordings, MP 2, Xpander and Gekko. Condition is generally VG to Ex.

Battle of Britain Suite Cover Signed 23 Pilots, Crew. Battle of Britain Signed 23 Battle of Britain Pilots, Crew . 1st Oct 1998 In Commemoration of the Battle of Britain Suite date stamp. In Commemoration of The Battle of Britain Suite at the Royal Star & Garter Home for disabled Ex Service Men & Women. Opened by his Royal Highness The Duke of Kent. Picture cachet of Spitfire and Group Captain Douglas Bader visiting the Home in 1945. Personally Signed ( hand Signed ) by 22 Pilots,1 Air Gunners all involved in the Battle of Britain. R C Young 23 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot G Leggett 46 Sqn Battle of Britain fighter Pilot W H Hodds 25 Sqn Air Crew Battle of Britain in Bristol Blenheim FIt.Lt.Ludwik A.Martel (VM KW K2)603 Fighter Sqn. 1940. Battle of Britain. He joined 54 Squadron at Catterick in Mid September 1940 and moved to 603 Squadron at Hornchurch, Sqn Ldr P Kenneth William MacKenzie Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot WW11 Ace. MacKenzie was hit by heavy flak from the ground defences and ditched in the sea. He took to his dinghy, paddled to the shore and was captured. He was in various camps before finishing up at Stalag Luft 111, Sagan. And helped with the Wooden Horse Geoffrey Garside Observer 236 Sqn Battle of Britain E B B Smith 610 Sqn Pilot Battle of Britain. WW11 Ace Sqn Ldr H.M.T.Heron 266 & 46 Sqn Battle of Britain Fighter pilot Cyril B.Brown Air Commodore Battle of Britain Fighter pilot 245,253,532,Sqn. John Keatings ( Air Gunner with 219 Sqn Battle of Britain ) A G Russell 43 & 145 Squadrons Battle of Britain fighter. Joined 43 Squadron at Usworth 28 th September 1940. Alan W Gear 32 Hurricane Sqn, Battle of Britain fighter pilot Plt Off Peter Ayerst who achieved confirmed victories in the Battle of Britain and not eligible for the Battle of Britain Clasp, Sqn Ldr J G P Millard Nos 1 & 242 Squadrons Battle of Britain fighter pilot. J A A Gibson 501 Sqn New Zealander Ace with 12 Victories in Hurricane . Battle of Britain Fighter Pilot Sqn Ldr T S Pickering 501 Sqn Battle of Britain During head on attack on DO 17 Bomber over London I was shot down by front gunners of the formation aircraft on fire baled out and landed by parachute in the guards depot at Caterham E.G. Parkin, fighter pilot with 501 Sqn., Battle of Britain. Peter Raymond Hairs 501 Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot. K.N.T.Lee, 501 Sqn Battle of Britain, Dunkirk pilot WW11 Ace Lee took command of No 123 Squadron, returned to the desert in May 1943. During a low-level attack over the island of Crete his Hurricane was hit by ground fire and the engine failed. He managed to crash land, but was soon captured. Lee was taken to Germany and arrived in a cattle wagon at Stalag Luft III. Learning of the tunnels being dug prior to the Great Escape, he joined the men dispersing the excavated sand from bags suspended inside their trouser legs. Trevor Gray 64 Sqn Battle of Britain fighter pilot. vis Hearn awarded M M for Bravery during Battle of Britain whilst under Stuka attack on poling radar station Aug 1940. H G Whittick 604 Sqn Air Gunner Battle of Britain. Good condition

Bols Kummel Double Distilled Very Dry Dutch Kummel. 68.6 proof. Old bottling circa 1950/60's. Good label and capsule, fill level mid shoulder.

*The Sicily Military Cross Group awarded to Captain Stanley Charles ‘Bombs’ Panter, Parachute Regiment, who was later captured at Arnhem and recommended for a Bar to his M.C., Nine: Military Cross, dated 1943, privately-engraved (Capt. S.C. Panter Parachute Regt.), together with an unconfirmed and undated bar for second award; 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 1st Army clasp, Italy Star, France and Germany Star, Defence and War Medals; Coronation 1953, privately engraved (Major S.C. Panter Royal Fusiliers); Territorial Efficiency Decoration, reverse dated 1955; with Netherlands, Battle of Arnhem bronze honorary medal, 59.5mm, engraved (Capt. S.C. Panter Para. Regt.), this in Gerritsen van Kempen card box of issue; good very fine or better, offered with much original documentation, related items and memorabilia (see below) (lot). M.C.: London Gazette: 23 December 1943: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in action. On the 14th of July 1943. The officer was in company with a part of the 2nd Battalion Parachute Regiment which had been dropped on the Catania Plain in Sicily, to secure the high ground South of the River Simeto. On two occasions this officer led small parties to deal with enemy machine-gun positions that were menacing the Battalion’s flank, on each occasion he succeeded in capturing the machine guns and killing or capturing the crews. Later this officer single-handed captured an enemy howitzer together with ammunition, and himself organised a gun crew from the men of the battalion and directed the fire from this weapon on to the enemy. Throughout the action he displayed great courage under heavy fire and complete contempt for danger.’ Territorial Efficiency Decoration: London Gazette: 25 February 1955. The lot is offered with the following: Two ‘dog tags’ (octagonal and circular), both named SC PANTER 165617 LIEUT CE; gun-layer’s badges (2), in gold braid and khaki; anti-tank and crown (2) badges in khaki; a trident badge; riband bar representing MC (with bar) and Panter’s first three Stars; and two (unmatched) Captain’s dress ‘stripes’; A Medjez El Bab skull-and-crossbones pennant, 1942;Sequence of photographs of the first parachute drop (by Panter) made from an American Dakota using a British parachute; Original telegrams and letters, including telegram to Fusilier Panter dated 25 August 1939 “Join 9 RF.” and various correspondence advising Mrs Panter that her husband was missing, 25 Sept. 1944 and later; Nine original personal greetings telegrams, circa 1937-41;Ticket for Buckingham Palace Investiture, 18 April 1944; Two original PoW Camp identity documents, both with photographs (one illustrated); Panter’s 112-page ‘Wartime Log’ (approx.. 100 pages filled), prepared during his time as a Prisoner-of-War and including: his interesting detailed personal account of Operation “Market” [sic], capture at Arnhem, interrogation, escape during a bombardment and subsequent recapture; “S” Company, 2nd Parachute Regimental roll and Memorial; numerous watercolours, sketches and drawings by Panter and some others, including views of Arnhem and Oflag 79; and cuttings, poems, other contributions, tickets, prison camp stamps, personal records, etc.; Memorabilia from Arnhem Commemoration and Memorial, September 1947;A 10th Bn. (T.A.) Parachute Regt. ‘Visitors Falling Plate’ runner-up medal, 1960, 38mm; International Police Association membership card with photograph, 1961; Newspaper cuttings, two pencil portraits and two portrait photographs, and photocopied research; A German photograph, taken after Panter’s capture and subsequently published in Germany, of his kit and equipment (clearly showing his name, with related 1996 correspondence). STANLEY CHARLES “BOMBS” PANTER, born in Warwickshire on 5 September 1909, joined the 9th (2nd City of London) Royal Fusiliers as a private soldier just before the outbreak of War in August, 1939, having previously been an active member of the Territorial unit based in Balham High Road, Tooting, South London. He fought in France and Belgium, was evacuated and granted an emergency commission as 2nd Lieutenant on 28 December 1940. In late 1941 Panter volunteered for the 1st Parachute Brigade shortly after its formation, and by July 1942 he was commanding an experimental airborne platoon nicknamed “Panter’s Pirates” before a formal transfer to the Parachute Regiment is recorded as having taken place on 1 August. He served in Tunisia, including Medjez El Bab, and as part of Operation Torch led a successful operational jump with parachute mortars over Tunis in December, 1942 (when he seems to have gained the sobriquet ‘Bombs’ for the first time). He was in Italy from September 1943 to 1 May 1944 before dropping with the A Company in Sicily (Operation Husky), and was awarded an immediate M.C. for Catania Plain. Panter landed near Arnhem on the afternoon of Sunday 17 September 1944 as T/Capt., Officer Commanding Support Company, 2nd Parachute Battalion and was closely involved in the capture and defence of the Arnhem Road Bridge under Frost, based at “Company HQ” to the north of the bridge where they held out until capture by the Germans on Thursday 21st. As Panter was wounded he was sent to a makeshift hospital but succeeded in obtaining boots and a revolver, and walked out of the building during Allied shellfire on the night of the 21st. Unluckily he did not get far, walking straight into a German patrol beside the river, and he was recaptured. Like many Arnhem prisoners he was sent initially to Stalag XIIA at Limburg before transfer to Oflag 79 (Brunswick), via Oflag XIIB; Oflag 79 was as it happened the former home of a German parachute regiment and was to be liberated by the U.S. Ninth Army on 12 April 1945. After the war Panter served with the Territorial Army until 1959, receiving the Territorial Efficiency Decoration in 1955, and he also joined the City of London Special Constabulary. He evidently wore an unofficial bar to his M.C. for Arnhem but it should be reiterated that although he was recommended for this by his unit it was not confirmed at Divisional - or, perhaps, ‘suits’ - level. Stan Panter died 0n 20 April, 1968.

Registration : tbc Chassis Number : SCAZD42A0FCX10104 Engine Number : 10104 Odometer reading : 69,992 miles Estimate : £26,000 - £35,000 A term in both French and Italian for a coastal road, the name 'Corniche' was registered by Rolls-Royce in the 1930's yet was only designated to a production model in 1971 after which time the Mulliner Park Ward customisations to coupé and convertible Silver Shadow limousine, took this name. The Coachwork was designed by John Polwhele Blatchley and is characterised in particular by the uplifted waistline above the rear wheel-arches. When launched in 1971, the Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible was the most expensive British car on the market. The introduction of features such as rack-and-pinion steering, rubber bumpers and bi-level air conditioning resulted in demarcation of the production as 'Series II' from 1977 onwards before the name changed to 'Corniche II' in 1986 for the US market following further modifications. Most sources indicate that 3,224 Corniche Convertibles were built of which 2,006 were Series II cars. Rolls-Royce had varying degrees of success with export sales and very roughly 25-30% of Series II cars would have been sold to export markets. Our example is a lefthand drive, Series II, delivered new by Marty Motors Corp, New York on 30th January 1985. Specified with Royal Blue coachwork with tan hide Connelly leather interior and Tan Everflex electric convertible roof. The original owners wallet, with delivery card, remains with the vehicle along with owner's manual, audio guide, warranty pamphlets and service booklet (with stamped entries in New York, Palm Beach, Florida and Maryland). The Rolls-Royce master key is also present. It was privately imported to the UK last year and has been subject to work on the suspension and overhaul of the braking system by an independent specialist who for many years worked on the Corniche whilst at HR Owen, Western Avenue, London at the time when Rolls-Royce was still manufacturing the Corniche and selling many from that flagship dealership. This most elegant low-mileage example is beautifully poised and reported by the private owner to drive majestically. The car is presented in good order throughout and with eight months MoT test certificate, is ready to be enjoyed straight away for continental top-down motoring.   Interested parties should note that the current number plate is to be retained and a new aged-related plate issued instead. 

DUFFTOWN GLENLIVET Dufftown-Glenlivet 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. OB. 75cl. 40% abv. A bottling from the 1980's with the old red, black & white label. "From the House of Bell's". Some scuff marks on front label. Level bottom neck. 1 bottle.

OTARD PRINCES DE COGNAC A rare & distinctively shaped decanter style bottle of Otard Vieille Fine Chapagne Cognac. We estimate this bottle is from early-mid 70's. 24 Fl. Ozs. 70 Proof. Level bottom neck. Some damage to front label. Original box suffers from from wear & tear. 1 bottle.

MARTELL 3 STAR COGNAC This is an example of Martell's 3 Star cognac (now called VS) from the early 1970's. 24 2/3 Fl. Ozs. No strength statement. In very good condition. Level low neck. 1 bottle.

BANK NOTE BLEND 1 bottle. Bank Note 8 Year Old Liqueur Blended Scotch Whisky. 26 2/3rd Fl. Ozs. 75 degrees proof. Late 60's/70's bottling of this famous blend (recently resurrected by AD Rattray). Level mid-high neck. Excellent condition.

L S LOWRY coloured print entitled 'Level Crossing, 1946', signed in pencil, 19.25 x 23.5 ins (49 x 59 cms)

TAMNAVULIN-GLENLIVET 20YO Limited Edition bottling signed by the Head Blender from the 1980's. Bottle no. 0272. 750ml. 46% abv. Imported by Moon Import, Genova. Level bottom neck/ top shoulder. Sherry cask matured. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.

CAOL ILA 15 YO - 1980'S A rare 1980' s bottling of this Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky. Bottled for and Imported by Sestante Import, Parma. 75cl. 65.3% abv. Level top shoulder. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

JANNEAU GRAND ARMAGNAC VSOP A nice bottling of the Janneau Grand Armagnac from the 1990's in a presentation wooden case. 70cl. 40% abv. Level low neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

HENNESSY BRAS ARME COGNAC CIRCA LATE 1940'S A rare bottling of Hennessy Cognac from mid-late 1940's. 73cl. 40 degrees. Imported by F.lli Gancia & C. Canelli. Labels have some small areas of damage to front and a tear on rear but still bright. Level top shoulder. Very good condition.

ESCAT ABSENTA CIRCA 1960'S An unusual Absinthe from Spain, who continued production of the spirit during it's outlaw days. Bottled at 60 degrees. Level bottom neck. Some staining to label but otherwise very good condition. Screwcap closure. 1 bottle.

HIGHLAND PARK SAINT MAGNUS The second edition from the series. Earl Magnus was murdered by his cousin Haakon and canonized 20 years later. The bottle is produced to reflect the bottles used by the distillery in the 1870's. 700ml. 55% abv. 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 1 of 11,994 bottles. In original wooden frame. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.