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Lot 725
Astronomical and astrological longcased clock, early -mid 18th century , double-ended broken arch brass face, width 31cm, applied with gilt spandrels of cherubs and dolphins, the upper arch with a silvered lunar date and tidal time ring in arabic numbers above a moon phase aperture, the square part of the face with a silvered chapter ring numbered on the circumference in arabic and inscribed Wind me up on ye Munday in the lower half, the upper half numbered in roman hours VI - XII - VI, the upper half of the field revealing a rotating silvered disc of the sun, moon and stars, the sun and moon respectively pointing to the day or night hours, the matt lower half of the field with shuttered winding holes that open daily at VI a.m., centre sweep minutes and seconds fingers, the lower broken arch with a vase aperture displaying the zodiac signs, and joined to the face by two name plates inscribed W. Gascoyne, Newark , the two-train movement of four pillars, anchor escapement, barrel mounted count wheel striking the hour on a top bell, in a flat topped double-ended hood with broken arch door, plain integral columns and glazed sides, on cavetto shoulders, broken arch door with lenticle, and set out plinth. Height 231cm. (Two weights, pendulum)
Lot 269
Gent's gold plated Oris pocket watch, seventeen jewelled movement, top wind, “working” order, pearlised dial, approx. 40mm, gold coloured batons for numerals, slim plain polished case & a gent's Limit wristwatch, seventeen jewelled movement, “working” order, pearlised dial, approx. 32mm, centre sweep finger & gold coloured batons for numerals, fitted with adjustable gold plated bracelet (2)
Lot 278
Contractors production time-keeping watch, by H.White MFG. Co, Manchester, top wind, “working” order, white dial, approx. 45mm, centre sweep finger, small dial to top numbered 5-30 in five's, bottom dial, 10-60 in ten's, small finger missing from bottom dial, black Roman numerals for time, middle ring of red Arabic numerals, outer ring of black Arabic numerals, dark metal case, back case fastens tight but needs hinge repair,a gent's English lever pocket watch by Mason of Barnsley, top wind, “working” order, white dial, approx. 42mm seconds dial & black Roman numerals, dark metal case & a bunch of seven various watch keys, one set with heart shaped bloodstone & golden coloured quartz (3)
Lot 250
Gentleman's Omega Wrist Watches, Constellation automatic chronometer with bar numerals, calendar aperture & seconds sweep hand on leather strap & the second with external Roman Numerals bezel on brushed stainless steel strap, Omega Chronostop Geneve with bar numerals & seconds sweep hand on a polished steel & colour strap No 55635190
Lot 54
A bulkhead clock for the British India Steam Navigation Company with 8½in. painted dial with Roman numerals, inscribed BISNCo below slow/fast lever, black hands with red sweep seconds, single arbour to going-barrel movement stamped and numbered Astral 156, contained within a brass case stamped 'B.I.S.N.CO.', stepped for bulkhead recess, hinged bevelled glass front 10in .(25.5cm.) diameter overall.
Lot 1170
A mid 20th Century stainless steel centre seconds Calendar Wristwatch, Girard-Peregaux “Gyromatic”, the 39-jewel automatic movement, to a signed silvered convex dial, with applied gilt dagger markers, outside minute track with further dagger hands and sweep centre seconds and date aperture at three, in a polished case with screw down back and later fitted sprung link bracelet, width 1 7/16”
Lot 1171
A mid 20th Century centre seconds Wristwatch, Rolex “Oyster Royal”, case no 359606, the jewelled movement to a signed silvered circular dial, with luminous filled Arabic evens and dagger odds, with outside minute track, luminous filled hands and gilt sweep centre seconds, in a polished case with bevelled bezel, screw down back and fitted “Oyster” crown, with sprung bracelet, width 1 3/8”
Lot 1173
A late 20th Century quartz stainless steel centre seconds calendar Wristwatch, Omega “Seamaster”, ref 2253-80, the movement to a textured metallic blue dial with luminous markers and further luminous infill dagger hands and sweep centre seconds with date aperture at 3, in a brushed steel case, with screw down back, Helium release valve at 10, and shouldered screw down winding crown at 3, with rotating bezel and fitted brick link bracelet with deployant clasp, spare link and a leather pouch, width 1 5/8”
Lot 1175
A mid 20th Century stainless steel centre seconds Wristwatch Tudor “Oyster”, the jewelled movement to a silvered convex dial, with applied gilt baton markers, outside minute track to further luminous filled gilt dagger hands and blued sweep centre seconds, in a polished case with screw down back and further screw down “Oyster” crown, fitted to fabric strap together with original box and papers, width 1 3/8”
Lot 1178
A late 20th Century stainless steel Ladies Automatic Calendar Wrist Watch, Longines, the jewelled automatic movement to a silvered dial with applied baton markers, with date aperture at 3 and sweep centre seconds, in a polished case with screw-down back and fitted black leather strap, in a further Longines fitted box, width 1 1/8”
Lot 1194
A late 20th Century lacquered brass quartz Calendar Desk Timepiece, retailed by Hermes, Paris, the quartz movement to a silvered dial with gilt buttons and baton markers, with further gilt dagger hands and sweep centre seconds over day and date apertures at 6, with 24-hour surround and rotating bezel showing major capital cities, and raised on tapered and stepped circular base, together with its original fitted cloth covered box, diam 4 ¼”
Lot 303
† LONGINES - a gentleman's 1972 commemorative Admiral HF wrist watch with stainless steel case and ivory coloured dial, baton numerals and sweep second hand, the back of case engraved with OFFICIAL TIMER AT THE OLYMPIC GAMES, with original black leather strap; together with a gentleman's 9ct gold Rotary wrist watch, with rounded square cream coloured dial, with baton numerals and date aperture, with replacement leather strap -2
Lot 549
An evocative set of original Flying Log Books appertaining to Squadron Leader E. Richardson, D.F.C., Royal Air Force, whose early operational career spanned the Fall of France through to numerous cross-Channel sweeps in 1941, via the Battle of Britain, in which latter conflict he piloted Hurricanes in Douglas Bader’s 242 Squadron - and claimed a brace of ‘kills ‘The first example covering the period July 1935 to July 1936, namely early flying experience in Wapitis of No. 31 Squadron out in India; the second the period September 1936 to December 1941, including operational flying in Hurricanes of No. 1 and No. 242 Squadrons in France and during the Battle of Britain, and in No. 258 in cross-Channel offensive sweeps from July 1941, and in Spitfires of No. 92 Squadron from October of the same year - and including seven Bader signatures as Squadron C.O.; and the third the period December 1941 to March 1947, the last seven pages of entries added in November 1945, following the temporary loss of this log book (endorsement refers); together with three old photographs of an official nature, bearing reverse copyright stamps, two of them with handwritten captions in Richardson’s hand, the whole pertinent to No. 242 Squadron; and an old typed wartime statement of services (Lot) £1800-2200 Eric Richardson was born in Scarborough in December 1912 and was educated at the local High School for Boys. Entering the Royal Air Force as an Apprentice in January 1929, he qualified as a Fitter before being selected for pilot training, initially gaining experience as a passenger in Wapitis of No. 31 Squadron in India. Returning home to A.S.T. Brough in September 1936, he was posted to No. 4 F.T.S. at Abu Sueir, Egypt that December and, on gaining his ‘Wings ‘, to No. 94 (B.) Squadron at Shaibah in Iraq in July 1937. Having then returned home in early 1939, Richardson attended No. 1 A.A.C.U. at R.A.F. Squires Gate, in which capacity he was detached for Army Co-operation flights out of Abbeville, France in early 1940. Then in early June, having converted to Hurricanes, he served briefly in No. 1 Squadron before joining another Advanced Air Striking Force unit, No. 242 Squadron, at Chateaudun. Several offensive patrols ensued, primarily over the Nantes sector, until, on the 18th, the Squadron was withdrawn to the U.K. - Richardson flew back with no maps, ran out of fuel and landed on a beach near Minehead. Two days later, 242’s exhausted, demoralised and battle-scarred pilots flew in to Coltishall to meet their new C.O., Acting Squadron Leader Douglas Bader. The latter’s forceful character was soon felt by all and he quickly dismissed any doubts about his tin-legged flying capabilities, putting on a spectacular 30 minute session of low-level aerobatics right over the airfield. Red tape, too, was swiftly brushed aside, mounds of paperwork quickly finding its way into the waste-paper basket, and an annoying desk-bound Officer (Equipment) at Fighter Command H.Q. received a memorable Bader-broadside. Far more noteworthy, however, was Bader’s related message to Group: ‘242 Squadron now operational as regards pilots but non-operational repeat non-operational as regards equipment.’ He had barely been with 242 a week. Quite what Richardson and his fellow pilots made of this extraordinary display remains a matter for debate. Certainly they were not amused by their new C.O’s thoughtless jab at the lack of proper shoes, ties and shirts being worn by them - he was quickly informed that most of their clothes had been left in France. But his immediate apology was better received, especially when he sent them all off to a tailor in Norwich at the Air Ministry’s expense. There can be no doubt, however, that not all of 242’s pilots were willingly fitting into Bader’s required mould, dogmatic leader that he was. When Richardson and fellow pilots were taken up to lead a formation in dummy attacks, he would bark at them ‘like an exuberant mastiff’ if they made any errors. It must have been a difficult experience, most of them having seen far more action than their C.O., but failure to fit in with his future plans meant almost certain transfer. In fact Bader had just such transfers in mind when he first interviewed each pilot on his arrival, but clearly Richardson was a favoured candidate. In early July, following a successful meeting with Dowding regarding equipment supply, Bader signalled Group: ‘242 Squadron now fully operational.’ And at this point Richardson’s relevant Flying Log Book records the first of numerous convoy patrols, and indeed his first ‘kill ‘, a Ju. 88 brought down in the sea off Lowestoft on the first day of August; so, too, a Ju. 88 on the last day of the month, his Flying Log Book noting that it broke its back on hitting the water and sank in a few seconds, and a confirmed Do. 17 on 9 September. Indeed 242 remained actively employed out of Coltishall - and later Duxford - until the Battle’s end, Richardson noting that he had never seen so many vapour trails while visiting the latter airfield on a daily basis in October. In January 1941, shortly before Bader’s departure from 242, the Squadron flew its first cross-Channel offensive sortie, escorting a bomber strike on a target in France, Richardson observing that he ‘didn’t see any Jerries but plenty of A.A. fire. One machine holed in wing’. Commissioned in the following month, he remained actively employed on convoy patrols, Whitney Straight assuming command on the loss of Squadron Leader Treacy in mid-April 1941 - in fact losses climbed steadily over the summer, as 242 commenced flying ‘Circuses ‘on a more regular basis out of North Weald, but in a sweep on 17 June, Richardson added a brace of 109s damaged to his tally. In July 1941, he transferred to 258 Squadron at Martlesham Heath in the rank of Flight Lieutenant, and flew around 60 convoy patrols over the next few weeks. He was recommended for the D.F.C. (London Gazette 9 September 1941): ‘This officer has been engaged in operations against the enemy for over a year and has destroyed two and damaged two hostile aircraft. He participated in evacuation patrols in France in June 1940, and, later on, fought in the Battle of Britain. Since February 1941, Flight Lieutenant Richardson has taken part in 11 bomber escorts and four Channel sweeps. He has displayed devotion to duty and has set an excellent example throughout.’ Then in October 1941 he was posted to 92 Squadron, a Spitfire unit operating out of Gravesend, and completed a brace of ‘Circuses ‘in the same month, in addition to numerous dusk patrols before he was finally ‘rested ‘in mid-December with an appointment in No. 53 Operational Training Unit (O.T.U.) at Llandow. Having then served in a similar capacity in No. 56 O.T.U. at Sutton Bridge from February to October 1942, he was posted to Northern Ireland as a Liaison Officer to the U.S.A.A.F., and was afterwards attached to the 8th U.S.A.A.F. H.Q. Indeed Richardson remained employed on similar ground duties until the War’s end - having attended the R.A.F. Staff College in early 1944, he joined Transport Command, served in North-West Europe at assorted ‘staging posts ‘and gained appointment as an Acting Squadron Leader. Post-war, he qualified as an Intelligence Officer, served in the Middle East and was advanced to the substantive rank of Squadron Leader in January 1949. He was placed on the Retired List in October 1958 and died in September 1973.
Lot 1095
Five: attributed to Squadron Leader A. S. MacIntyre, Southern Rhodesia Air Force and Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was killed in action in a Typhoon of No. 266 (Rhodesia) Squadron during a cross-Channel sweep in August 1943 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, this officially engraved, as issued posthumously to Rhodesians, ‘S./Ldr. A. S. McIntyre, 266 Sqdn.’; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals, generally extremely fine (5) £250-300 Alexander Stewart ‘Sandy ‘MacIntyre, who was born in Maseru in December 1918, originally joined the 1st Battalion, Rhodesia Regiment in October 1938, but transferred to the Southern Rhodesia Air Force in the following month and was commissioned on gaining his ‘Wings ‘in November 1939. Posted to East Africa, and thence to North Africa, he flew operationally in No. 237 (Rhodesia) Squadron before being embarked for the U.K. in August 1942, a period that witnessed him claiming at least one Italian Caproni bomber in a raid on Kassala, where the flak was so thick ‘that one could put wheels down and taxi over it’ - an accompanying typed history of No. 237 in North Africa refers. As stated, MacIntyre was embarked for the U.K. in August 1942, where he remained on an operational footing as a Flight Lieutenant in No. 266 (Rhodesia) Squadron, a Typhoon unit. Sadly, however, he was posted missing, presumed killed, following a sortie on 15 August 1943, when the Squadron’s aircraft, operating out of Exeter, with a detachment at Warmwell, were ‘jumped ‘by FW. 190s over the Channel - two fellow pilots, ‘Johnny ‘Small and Brian Biddulph, were lost on the same occasion. MacIntyre, who had been advanced to Squadron Leader on assuming command of No. 266 in the previous month, is buried in Le Folgoet Communal Cemetery, north-east of Brest, France; sold with two original wartime photographs, via ex-266 Squadron member, K. M. Rogers, and a file of related research.
Lot 89
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Lieut. H. C. Gribble, 3rd Dn. Gds.) good very fine and a rare casualty £1400-1800 Landed at Ismailia, 24 August 1882. Present at the battles of Magfar, 24 August, and Mahsamah, 25 August 1882. Attached to the 7th Dragoon Guards, he was killed in action at the battle of Kassassin, 28 August 1882, taking part in the ‘Moonlight Charge’ of the 7th Dragoon Guards and the Household Cavalry Brigade. On the morning of the 28th August the Egyptians threatened the advanced troops at Kassassin, and the Household Squadrons and the 7th Dragoon Guards, at Mahsamah, were ordered forward. All day, in burning sun and parched with thirst, they remained out in the desert. As all was apparently quiet, Drury Lowe returned at 4.30 p.m. to Mahsamah to feed. Many a time has one seen horses mad with thirst, but surely never so mad as on that day, for no sooner was the canal in sight than the horses took charge of their riders, and rushing down the muddy banks, plunged into the water girth-high, and drank as if they had never drunk before. Before the Brigade got back to camp guns were heard again, and immediately the order came to turnout. It was now dark and the 7th Dragoon Guards, leading, directed the advance by the evening star. A mile or two further on the flashes of the Egyptian guns, as they bombarded the camp at Kassassin, gave a more tangible objective. Drury Lowe, having received orders to attack the enemy's left, made a wide sweep to the north. At this time the 7th were in the first line, the guns of N Battery, R. H. A., behind, and the Household Troops in support. Suddenly the Brigade came under fire from Infantry and Artillery, and the 7th were ordered to wheel outwards to uncover the guns, and then to form up in support of the Household Squadrons. By this time the moon had risen. Squadrons showed up black, and flash answered flash as the opposing guns opened one on the other. The order now came to charge, and away went the Household Squadrons led by the gallant Ewart. Into the Egyptian Infantry and up to the guns thev went, the 7th following as a solid reserve in hand, but a little of this work was enough for the enemy, and they evaporated in all directions. It was now about 9 p.m., and, the firing having, ceased, all returned to camp. The losses of the Regiment on this occasion were: Lieut. Gribble, 3rd Dragoon Guards, attached, killed, and three men wounded.’ (Ref. Seventh (Princess Royal’s) Dragoon Guards. The Story of the Regiment.).
Lot 946
Carlo Ferrara, a gentleman's Swiss stainless steel round automatic bracelet watch, circa 1997, ref; 2668 MCMXCVII, round blue dial with outer seconds chapter and oblong hours and minutes chapters with 'rise and fall dancing' white hands, sweep centre seconds and a date aperture, round stainless steel case with a transparent back, on a conforming block bracelet with a deployant clasp, Swiss 21 jewel movement, cal. ETA 2892 A2. Note; This watch is sometimes called the 'Dancing' regulator due to the hour and minute hands appearing to do a slow dance as they mark the time. These two hands move up and down in slots in the dial and spin 180 degrees at the top and bottom
Lot 951
Lorenz, a gentleman's Swiss 18 carat gold round quartz wristwatch, recent, ref; 19533, the satinised blue dial with raised gold baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, an Italian day aperture at 12 and a date aperture at 3, round two piece screw case with matt flared lugs and a serrated snap-on bezel, Swiss marks and stamped '18K 750', on a red lizard skin strap, Swiss 7 jewel quartz movement, cal. ETA 955-132.
Lot 956
War Department, a gentleman's chrome plated/stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, circa 1940, the back inscribed with War Department mark, Patt 3169 4331, the off white dial with sweep seconds dial, subsidiary dial for minutes and running seconds, pushers for stop/start and crown fly back, 17 jewel Laven chronograph movement, on a strap
Lot 1002
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Submariner, a gentleman's stainless steel wristwatch, ref; 14060, no.5692521, the black circular dial with luminous hour markers, with sweep seconds hand, adjustable swivel depth wheel to bezel, on integral bracelet strap, the bracelet stamped Steelinox 93150, Rolex 27 jewel automatic movement, cal 3000, no.461254, adjusted to 5 positions and temperature
Lot 56
Omega late 1970's automatic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, the circular silvered dial with baton markers, sweep centre seconds and date aperture, integral bracelet, cal. 1010 movement, no. 41295792, integral bracelet, 34mm (the back with presentation inscription, with original Omega box and guarantee dated 30th November 1979)
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