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Pamphlets: Irish interest: [Leslie (Chas.)] The Wolf Stript of His Shepherd's Cloathing, 4to L. 1704. Pages 8, 83 + Appendix 16pp disbound; Synge (Ed.) Prebendary at St. Patrick's, The Case of Toleration consider'd.. to Religion and Civil Government, in a Sermon Preach'd in St. Andrew's.. before the House of Commons;.. 23rd Oct. 1725... Anniversary of The Irish Rebellion. 8vo D. 1726. Second Edn., 37pp., disbound; [Skelton (Philip)] A Vindication of the Rt. Rev. and Ld. Bishop of Winchester [B. Hoadly] 8vo D. & Lond. Reprinted 1737. Third Edn. 40pp disbound; [Trail] Rt. Rev. James Lord Bishop of Down and Connor. A Sermon Preach'd in The Parish Church of Lisburn, on Sunday June 28th 1767, On Occasion of the Death of Mr. Richard Archbold.... A Jesuit.. who conformed to the Established Church .. in .. 1755, 4to D. (Geo. Faulkner) 1768. First Edn., 54pp disbound. As a lot. All Scarce. (4)

Father of American IndependenceWashington (March, Ebenezer Grant) An Oration delivered at Wethesfield, Feb. 22, 1800, on the death of George Washington, who died December 4th, 1799. 8vo Hartford (by Hudson & Goodwin) 1800, First Edn., orig. drab wrappers, stitched as issued. (1)

Children's Interest: Lentz (Harold) illus. The Pop-up Pinocchio being the Life and Adventures of a Wooden Puppet who finally became a real Boy, 4to N.Y. (Blue Ribbon Books) 1933, First Edn., black and white frontis, text illus., & 4 cold. pop up illustrations, decorative end papers, ptd. boards, d.j.; Tarrant (Mgt. W.) illus. Alice in Wonderland, 4to L. (Ward, Lock & Co.) c. 1938, hf. title, cold. frontis & 48 cold. plts., decor. cloth & d.j. (2)

La Touche (I.D.) Typescript of novel entitled “Rent Cordage”, 384 pp, with note “Typed by Mrs Fry who omited [sic] 370 to 378” (actually 377). The title is taken from a hymn, “The Return Home”, written in 1862 to J.M. Neale: “Safe home, safe home in port / Rent cordage, shattered deck / Torn sails, provisions short / And only not a wreck.” The author, Isobel Richmond Digues La Touche of Stradbrook House, Blackrock, Co. Dublin, was the daughter of a Gloucestershire rector and widow of Major Reginald Ball-Acton of Kilmacurragh, Co. Wicklow, and of Hugh Norman Digges La Touche. She died in 1971.With typed letter from Helen MacGregor, 404 Northborough Road, London SW6, 31 March 1969, to “Dear Mr Acton”, praising the writing, characterisation and dialogue, but feeling that the plot is disjointed, with too many diversions from the real theme of the story, which is the heroine Alicia's self-sacrifice for her brother Henry. Had it been rewritten forty years ago it might have been publishable, but not now - there are too many novels being submitted, it is too dated, and the reviewers want novels by people the public has heard of.As a typescript, w.a.f. (1)

ELMER ELEPHANT, Lord Admiral Nelly, This design was inspired by the great East Anglian Naval Commander, Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson. The English hero had strong links to Ipswich; with a country home at Roundwood House, he was an honorary freeman of the town and, in 1800, was made high steward of Ipswich. Depicting ‘Nelly’ in full naval uniform complete with medals, there is a vintage nautical feel to the design. A map of the seven seas adorns the rear of the sculpture featuring several ships including HMS Victory - Nelson's flagship at the battle of Trafalgar, Artist: Donna Newman, Donna Newman is a freelance mural artist working in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, where she seeks to inspire young people by transforming their learning environments with her vibrant artwork. Trained as a painter at Coventry University, Donna responds with creativity and flair to her client's specifications producing original designs in a huge variety of subjects. She is also an experienced painter of sculpture trails working closely with Wild in Art on several commissions. Working in numerous locations and on various surfaces, Donna is an extremely versatile artist who brings colour and life through her art.

Ian Fleming, 'The Spy who Loved Me', 1962 first edition/first impression.

A BIG SLEUTH BEARMemoirs Of ParadiseMemoirs Of Paradise Artist - Gayani Ariyaratne  -  This bear has travelled thousands of miles to be in Birmingham. The artist drew inspiration from her childhood memories of growing up on 'paradise island', surrounded by colourful plants and flowers. The design illuminates flora and fauna and depicts the sun's role in helping nature to flourish. Gold and blue colours represent the ancient gold and sapphire trade between Birmingham and Sri Lanka. Gayani is an artist/floral designer/chef from Sri Lanka, living in the UK for twenty two years. Having established a cookery business (with artistic flair), she is currently writing her first book of Sri Lankan cooking and preparing for her first glass painting exhibition. Her exceptional quality glass designing skills are admired by many and are particularly popular in America and France.Funds raised from the sale of the bears at auction went towards Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity who fund life-changing initiatives to make a child’s stay in hospital that bit more bear-able.Purchased at the Big Sleuth 2017 auction by Fielding's Auctioneers in Birmingham. Height approx 64 inches.

A BIG SLEUTH BEARThe Sun Bear-neath The SeaThe Sun Bear-neath The Sea Artist - Emma Channell - The waters of the sun bear's South Asian home are known for their incredible marine biodiversity and wildlife. Just as the bear's habitat is at risk from deforestation, many of these incredible creatures are under threat from coral bleaching, believed to be caused by climate change. This design celebrates their beauty, whilst spotlighting their plight. Emma has a degree in Illustration from Aberystwyth University, and is currently based in Birmingham. She continues to practise in this field, working in a variety of media, and specialising in book illustrationFunds raised from the sale of the bears at auction went towards Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity who fund life-changing initiatives to make a child’s stay in hospital that bit more bear-able.Purchased at the Big Sleuth 2017 auction by Fielding's Auctioneers in Birmingham. Height approx 64 inches.

Six Pop and Rock related frames of photographs, including; 1980's female musicians, Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Eminem, The Killers and the Who.

Five frames of film and television characters including Supernatural, Star Wars, Dr Who and The Godfather.

Max LiebermannPortrait Ella Weidmann Öl auf Leinwand 95,5/97 x 76,5 cm Gerahmt. Oben rechts braun signiert und schwer leserlich datiert 'M Liebermann 1923' - Mit geringfügigen Altersmängeln und Retuschen.Eberle 1923/14 ("Bildnis einer unbekannten Dame")Mit einer Expertise von Matthias Eberle, Berlin, vom 21. Oktober 2020ProvenienzElla Weidmann; Als Geschenk an die Vorbesitzer, seitdem Privatbesitz NorddeutschlandAusstellungenBraunschweig 1949 (Hünerberg & Co. GmbH), VIII. Auktion 1949Das bislang wenig bekannte weibliche Porträt zeigt das Modell mit neutralem Ausdruck, beinahe lakonisch am Betrachter vorbeiblickend im Dreiviertelformat. Wie meist sucht Liebermann auch hier den Status quo festhaltend, jedwede Psychologisierung der Dargestellten zu vermeiden. Dabei konnte Ella Weidmann, in Hamburg 1894 geboren, später auf ein bewegtes Leben zurückblicken, in dem sie viermal heiratete, als Krankenschwester im spanischen Bürgerkrieg wie auch in den Bädern in Hamburg Eppendorf arbeitete, vom jüdischen zum katholischen Glauben konvertierte und sich während ihres Arbeitsaufenthaltes bei der Iranischen Ölkompanie in Abadan das Leben nahm. Das Bildnis ist im Auftrag von ihrem mit Max Liebermann befreundeten zweiten Ehemann Hans Röhl entstanden. Max LiebermannPortrait Ella Weidmann Oil on canvas 95.5/97 x 76.5 cm Framed. Signed and barely legibly dated 'M Liebermann 1923' in brown upper right. - Minor traces of age and retouches.Eberle 1923/14 ("Bildnis einer unbekannten Dame")With an expert report by Matthias Eberle, Berlin, dated 21 October 2020ProvenanceElla Weidmann; gift to the previous owner, in private possession, North Germany, sinceExhibitionsBraunschweig 1949 (Hünerberg & Co. GmbH), VIII Auktion 1949This previously little-known, knee-length portrait of a woman depicts the model with a neutral expression, almost laconically, gazing past the viewer. Here, as usual, Liebermann seeks to avoid any sort of psychologising presentation of the sitter, capturing the status quo. At the same time, Ella Weidmann, who was born in Hamburg in 1894, would one day be able to look back on a chequered life in which she was married four times, worked as a nurse in the Spanish Civil War as well as in the spas of Hamburg-Eppendorf, converted from the Jewish to the Catholic faith and would take her own life while working for the Iranian oil company in Abadan. The portrait was commissioned by her second husband, Hans Röhl, who was a friend of Max Liebermann.

A gentleman's steel Omega Seamaster 300 Edition wristwatch The round black dial with luminous applied tritium indices, large triangle at 12 position, Arabic 3/6/9, surmounted with an encircled 'T', sweep seconds hand Bi-directional rotating bezel, black inlaid luminous 10 minute increments, stainless steel case, 40mm diameter, automatic winding Case-back engraved W/10/6645-99-923-7697 A/153/67 Assessed as model 165. 024, c.1967 Total weight 61.70g, no strap Accompanied by two army diving log books, the first from the initial qualification (1974-1979) the second enhanced log book issued in line with the new health & safety legislation (1979 - 2012), with two fabric MOD service-issued diving badges (supervisor grade). Provenance: owned and submitted for auction by Mr M. Burton who joined the Royal Engineers in May 1970 as a Sapper and left August 1995 as a Warrant Officer class 1 (WO1), Engineer Diver. Amongst his diving achievements were helping to raise the hull of King Henry VIII's favourite ship, The Mary Rose in 1982, which sank in the Solent in 1545. Regimental Sergeant Major Burton also served in Belize, Hong Kong, Norway, Northern Ireland, Oman, Cyprus, Germany and Kenya where his extraordinary diving skills were deployed throughout. Omega introduced the Seamaster 300 in 1957 as part of a line of "Professional" watches. A very small quantity were made for military use from 1967 until approximately 1970. These were custom designed by Omega to meet the needs of members of the British Army and Royal Navy. A number of distinct features set these military-issued watches apart from Omega's regular production units. Their cases have distinctive curved and beveled lugs and were delivered with fixed spring bars. The dials feature an encircled "T" signifying the use of tritium for the luminous hour markers and hands. Their case backs were engraved by the Ministry of Defense with the military branch code, issue number, and year of issue. The "W10" designation indicates that this Seamaster 300 was one of a small number issued to the British Army.

A collection of jewellery items, including a garnet and diamond cluster ring, size L 1/2. A gold-cased fob seal, the carnelian matrix depicting a bird flying from a cage with motto 'Qui me negligee me perd' (He who neglects me, loses me). A gold-cased fob seal with a paste matrix depicting a figure in a boat and motto 'Si il la perd je suis perdu' (If he loses I am lost). A green tourmaline-set gold ring, size J 1/2 and a turquoise-set gold cigar ring

Two boxes of LPs to include Jimi Hendrix "What'd I Say". Fleetwood Mac "Rumours", Led Zeppelin "Houses of the Holy", Bob Dylan and the Band "Before the Flood", Tyrannosaurus Rex "A Beard of Stars", T Rex "Fly Back", Genesis "A Trick of the Tail", Genesis "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", Cream "Full Cream", Simon and Garfunkel "The Concert in Central Park", Thin Lizzy "Jail Break", Cream "Goodbye", T Rex "T Rex", Family "Bandstand", Status Quo "Piledriver", Rolling Stones "Through the Past Darkly", Leonard Cohen "Songs of....", Bee Gees "Idea", Leonard Cohen "Songs from a Room", Genesis "And Then There Were Three", Alice Cooper "Billion Dollar Babies", Pink Floyd "Dark Side of the Moon", John Lennon "Imagine", The Who "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy", "Odds and Sods", "Quadrophenia", Status Quo "Status Quo", America "America", Jethro Tull "Songs from the Wood", Status Quo "Down the Dust Pipe", Chicago "Transit Authority", Rolling Stones "Metamorphosis", Don McLean "American Pie", Cat Stevens "Teaser and the Firecat", Simon and Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Water", Status Quo "Hello", The Who "Live at Leeds", Lindisfarne "Roll On. Ruby", Bob Dylan "Desire", Cream "Best of", The Who "By Numbers", Rolling Stones "High Tide and Green Grass", Rolling Stones "Goat's Head Soup", Lindisfarne "Happy Daze", etc CONDITION REPORTS There is one box of rock / pop / prog albums and one box of classical and singles. The singles from the 1960's-1980's. Covers all rough and those inspected in very much used condition with some light scratching. See images for an idea of volume of each box (one should be played louder than the other!). Additional list of the better albums in this lot: STATUS QUO - "Pile Driver", "Golden Hour of ...", "Hello Musicland", "Quo" and "Golden Hour presents Status Quo Down the Dust Pipe", THE WHO - "Odds and Sods", "Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy", "By Numbers" and "Live at Leeds", "Quadrophenia" and "Tommy wtih the London Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Choir....", TYRANNOSAURUS REX - "A Beard of Stars", "Fly Back (The Best of T Rex)" and "T Rex The Rolling Stones", "Metamorphosis", "Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass", "Goat's Head Soup" and "Through The Past Darkly (Big Hits Vol II)" (not octagonal version), GENESIS - "Nursery Cryme", "A Trick of the Tail", "The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway", "....And Then There were Three...", "Wind and Wuthering", PHIL COLLINS - "Face Value", JOHN MAYALL - "The World of...." and "The World of.... Vol II", LEONARD COHEN -"Songs from a Room" and "Songs of", CHICAGO - "Transit Authority", "America", JOHN LENNON - "Imagine", DIRE STRAITS - "Brothers in Arms", LINDISFARNE - "Happy Days" and "Roll on. Ruby", BEEGEES - "Idea", BOB DYLAN / THE BAND - "Before the Flood", "Planet Waves", "Desire", JIMI HENDRIX - "Birth of Success", "What'd I Say", CREAM - "Best of", "Full Cream" and "Goodbye Cream", FLEETWOOD MAC "Rumours", ELO - "Greatest Hits", FAMILY - "Bandstand", LED ZEPPELIN "Houses of the Holy", PINK FLOYD - "Dark Side of the Moon", THIN LIZZY - "Jail Break", ALICE COOPER - "Billion Dollar Babies", ROXY MUSIC - "Greatest Hits", SIMON & GARFUNKEL - "The Concert in Central Park" and "Bridge over Troubled Water", JETHRO TULL "Songs from the Wood" and M.U.- "The Best Of...", YES "Going for the one", DON MCLEAN "American Pie", CAT STEVENS - "Teazer and the Fire Cat", JAMES TAYLOR - "20 Originals Of", THE POLICE - "Outlandus D'Amour", "Ghost in the Machine", REGATTA DE BLANC "Synchronicity" and "Zenyatta Mondatta", HOT CHOCOLATE - "XIV Greatest Hits", EDDIE GRANT - "All the Hits", BLONDIE - "The Best Of", BOB MARLEY AND THE WAILERS - "Legend", KATE BUSH - "Never Forever" and "Hounds of Love", ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA - "Discovery", ROD STEWART - "Blondes Have More Fun", ADAM FAITH - "Adam", COMPILATION ALBUM - "Rock Party", SINATRA AND COMPANY - "Sinatra and Company", BEACH BOYS - "Greatest Hits", FOUR TOPS - "The Best Of...", WINIFRED ATWELL "The World Of...", BACHELORS - "The Best Of Vol II", REMAINING ALBUMS - all classical / show tunes including "South Pacific", "Spartacus", etc, etc, SINGLES various including AHA, Eurovision, etc. Condition - not all albums inspected but samples variously checked - in varying condition - mainly with light scratching conducive with use. None inspected with deep scratches or serious damage though this is not guaranteed to be the case throughout.

A box of LPs to include The Beatles 1967-1970, Born in the USA - Bruce Springsteen, Who Came First - Peter Townsend, Dire Straits- Brothers in Arms, Caribou - Elton John, The Eternal Fire of Jimi Hendrix with Curtis Knight, Tubular Bells - Mike Oldfield, Sounds of Silence - Simon & Garfunkel and three vintage radios to include a Roberts Transistor Model R300 and Roberts R707

A Joseph-Théodore Deck faience moon flaskdated 1879of twin-handled form, painted with pink flowers and leaves against a mottled blue ground by A. Regnier, artist signed, incised 'HD', 23cm high (chipped, repaired)Notes: Anthony Ludovic Régnier seems to be a prolific artist of the Théodore Deck factory, who specialized in flower painting.

A 17th century, Italian, Baroque style cassoneThe lid painted with a central cartouche enclosing a tree, flanked on each side by grotesque-like decoration, including masks, dolphins and foliate scrolls, the conforming sides with wrought iron carrying handles, the inverse breakfront painted with a panel depicting the vestal virgin Tuccia bringing a sieve of water to the temple, flanked on each side by a lion’s mask holding a fruiting pendant on carved mask feet.128cm wide x 53cm deep x 65.5cm highFootnote: Footnote:Tuccia was a priestess who was responsible for the eternal fire at the temple of Vesta in Rome. She was falsely accused of breaking her vow of chastity and to disprove this calumny she called on the gods to help her perform the miracle of carrying a sieve full of water to the temple. There is what appears to be the remnants of an old catalogue entry on the back of this cassone.Condition report: Later lock and strap hinges. Remains of original ring and staple hinges. Later sections, including 13cm (at its largest) x 82cm triangular section back right of top, plinth, back feet, constructional brackets and left front foot. 24cm x 6cm replaced on back of cassone to the left of the right hinge. Elements frassed, including around this patch. Evidence of old woodworm present. Right pendant lacking bow and left lacking left side of bow. Very chipped and cracked all over, including 9cm diagonal crack on the right of the painted panel. Overall distressed and with old restorations to paint work, as well as woodwork.

Anglo Indian interest photograph album, photographed by Del Tufo, title page 'Life in India' Thomas Epar and his wife Emma Maria (nee Whitney) stationed with the IV Hussars, who there from 1900-1910. The album includes approx forty four photographs, thirty one of local life including bazaars, and thirteen of Indian views, photographs are approx 15 x 10 cms. Note: spine of the album is working loose.

19th century Sutlej medal with Sobraon clasp, awarded to Corpl.Richard Beech 29th Regiment of Foot Worcester. This campaign medal was approved in 1846 and awarded to officers and men of the British Army and Honourable East India Company who served in the Sutlej campaign of 1845-46. A decisive battle was won at Sutlej on February 10th 1846, an important win in the first Anglo-Sikh war. This lot also includes WWI medals awarded to J.28891W. Jones A.B.R.N including George V medal and The Great War medal. (3)

Ian Fleming James Bond Novel 'The Spy Who Loved Me', published by Jonathan Cape, 4th impression, bound in the publisher's black cloth, dust jacket of good colour with general staining and bumping to edges, some foxing to page and dust jacket edges when closed. 

A collection of 45 framed and glazed Royal photographs in 24 frames. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches].

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1999. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 6 albums, c. 600 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2016. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 6 albums, c. 1250 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1994. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 5 albums, c. 500 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1990. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 3 albums, c. 300 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Years 1994/5. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 4 albums, c. 260 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2008. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 4 albums, c. 1000 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1997. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 5 albums, c. 500 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2005. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 6 albums, c. 900 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1992. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 8 albums, c. 800 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2017. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 6 albums, c. 1250 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1996. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 6 albums, c. 600 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2004. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 5 albums, c. 800 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1993. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 4 albums, c. 400 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2015. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman:’ 6 albums, c. 1250 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2001. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 3 albums, c. 480 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2009. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 3 albums, c. 900 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2014. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 5 albums, c. 800 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1991. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 2 albums, c. 200 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1995. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 4 albums, c. 400 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2010/11. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 4 albums, c. 1000 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2018. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 1 album, c. 250 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 1998. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 4 albums, c. 400 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2003. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 3 albums, c. 480 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2006. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 3 albums, c. 900 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2002. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 5 albums, c. 800 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2007. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 2 albums, c. 600 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

ROYAL FAMILY PHOTOGRAPHS: ‘The Royal Year 2000. A Private Collection of Photographs by James Fairman’: 7 albums, c. 700 photographs. [This lot is part of a very large collection of unseen, high quality original photographs in albums taken by James (Jim) Fairman, a gifted amateur photographer who, from 1990 to 2018, attended many annual royal events including The Derby, Windsor Horse Show, Sandown Park, Ascot, Trooping of the Colour, the Garter Ceremony etc. taking many thousands of photographs, many at close range, of the Queen, Prince Philip, Queen Mother, Prince Charles. Princess Anne and other members of the Royal Family including Princes Harry & William, Duchess of Cornwall etc. All photos are 6 x 4 inches.]

A FRAMED BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH AND AUTOGRAPH OF MANCHESTER CITY AND ENGLAND GOALKEEPER FRANK SWIFT WHO SADLY PERISHED IN THE MUNICH AIR DISASTER

Cecil Aldin, four pencil signed coloured prints limited editions from The Hunting Countries of England The Pitchley, "Gone Away From Crick", "Full Cry From Loatland Wood" and "Who-Whoop At Hazelbeach"; and a Fox Away from Berrydale", images 34cm x 64cm

Portrait miniature of a lady, in a puce dress inscribed to the reverse 'Painted by Miss Biffin / Born without hands / Liverpool / 1846' watercolour on ivory 9.5 x 7cmFootnote: Sarah Biffin was born without arms or vestigial legs and was only 94 cm high. At a young age she was contracted under the service of a showman named Emmanuel Dukes, who presented her at fairs and sideshows as an attraction. Mr Dukes taught Miss Biffin how to paint, holding the paintbrush in her mouth, originally in order to increase her appeal for the public who came to watch her. However, she soon became a talented artist, and a demand grew for her work, which initially consisted of mainly landscapes and portrait miniatures. During her appearance at St. Bartholomew’s Fair in 1808, the Earl of Morton paid Miss Biffin a visit. He was so impressed with her skill at draughtsmanship that he sponsored Sarah and arranged private lessons for her by the Royal Academy painter, William Craig. Her popularity grew and she was accepted into the Royal Academy and awarded a medal by The Society of Artists in 1821. She was commissioned by the Royal Family to produce their portraits in miniature, including Queen Victoria. She was even mentioned by Charles Dickens in Nicholas Nickleby and Martin Chuzzlewit. After her patron the Earl of Morton passed away, Queen Victoria awarded her a civil pension, and she retired to Liverpool.Condition report: Watercolour on ivory. With card backing.

Portrait of Lady Mary FitzAlan, Duchess of Norfolk (1540-1557) head and shoulders, in red, wearing a magnificent jewel oil on panel 47 x 31cmFootnote: Provenance: Sale, London, Sotheby's, 11th October 1961, lot 98, as English School, 16th Century as of an unknown lady, for £20, where acquired by the present owner's father and thence by descent Literature: cf. Diana Scarisbrick, “Jewellery in Tudor and Jacobean Portraits at New Haven”, in Apollo, vol. CXXVI, no. 309, November 1987, p. 326 The sitter was the second daughter and in her own right, eventual sole heiress of the 19th (or 12th) Earl of Arundel and married in 1555 as his first wife, Thomas, 4th Duke of Norfolk (1537/8-1572) Earl Marshall of England. The following year her first child, Lady Anne, died shortly after birth. Then in 1557, on the 28th of June, she gave birth to a healthy son, Philip, who was christened four days later at Whitehall Palace in a gold font with King Philip II of Spain standing sponsor in person, whilst Mary lay dying. She lingered for eight weeks and was buried with great pomp in the Church of St Clement Dane. Like his father, Philip FitzAlan Howard (1557-95) fell foul of Elizabeth I's deep fear and distrust of Mary, Queen of Scots (whom the 4th Duke had conspired to marry as his fourth wife and thus restore Catholicism to England with him as 'King consort') and was stripped of all his honours for adhering to the Catholic faith. He died in the Tower after ten years of imprisonment and was canonised in 1970. Yet in 1660, Lady Mary's great-great-grandson was restored to the Dukedom of Norfolk and thus brought together the vast FitzAlan and Howard estates and possessions. A three-quarter length portrait of Lady Mary, painted by Hans Eworth to commemorate her celebrated marriage in 1555 (see Roy Strong, 'Hans Eworth Reconsidered', in The Burlington Magazine, May 1966, vol. 108, no. 758, pp. 222+225-231+233) passed to her sister Jane who had married the 1st and last Lord Lumley (of the 1547 creation) and later passed into the collection of the Dukes of Hamilton (see Strong, ibid). It is today in the Yale Center for British Art at New Haven, Connecticut. Hans Eworth was very much painter to the old Catholic circle at the court of Queen Mary I (see Strong, ibid) and an 18th century copy of the Eworth original, increased to full length, is today at Arundel Castle, in the collection of the present and 18th Duke of Norfolk. The literature (Strong, ibid) records no other repetition of any other original or any other likenesses of Lady Mary. The present head-and-shoulder reduction of the Eworth prototype is therefore an important and apparently rare image of the sitter who was, in her short life, at the very centre and at the pinnacle of influence and power in England during the reign of the Catholic Mary I. The young Lady Mary, as would be expected of a woman of her rank, was well-educated and was reputedly capable of translations of ancient text from Greek to Latin (see BL, Royal MSS 12 A. i-iv) and she was by all accounts a sweet-natured and pious girl (see Neville Williams, Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, Barrie & Rockliff, London, 1964). Though Mary FitzAlan died as a result, the child she bore, in living to adulthood and producing his own male heir, secured the fortunes and future of what can fairly claim to be the 'first family of England' after the Royal House itself. We are grateful to Dr Ian Tyers who has confirmed that the oak this panel came from, was still growing in 1557, the year Duchess Mary died. He has proposed that the tree would have been felled between 1562 and 1580 and the panel used within that time frame. Thus the image was made after the Protestant Elizabeth had succeeded to the throne but before the time Catholic conspiracies and plots were being unravelled by Burghley and Walsingham and before the sitter’s son, Saint Philip, Earl of Arundel came under suspicion and was cast into the Tower of London. The Getty Index lists three paintings identified as of the Duchess of Norfolk (no sizes provided) which may possibly be the present painting. One in particular from its description as being on panel and of “The Duchess of Norfolk, time of Henry the Eight, white shirt and collar, jewel at her breast”, which was sold in Samuel Oxenham, London on 1st June 1832, lot 189, is the most probable option.Condition report: Oil on panel, formed from a single board with the wood grain running in a vertical orientation. The panel has an extreme convex warp. In localised areas the paint layers are raised following lines of craquelure and there are a few scattered losses. Along the edges of the panel are numerous small losses. In the sitter's face, vertical stress cracks have become dark with age and are slightly prominent. The thinly painted passages of the sitter's features and hair are worn, possibly through over cleaning in the past. Overpaint is very localised to small, historic damages. The varnish layer is semi-glossy, even and slightly yellow. The varnish is brittle and there are losses to this layer in the upper left corner and a few light scuffs and scratches. The panel is poorly housed in an oak frame which is not original to the painting. The painted and gilded surface of the frame has suffered from a few knocks and dents.

Female figures from classical antiquity: Sappho, Dido, Helena, Ariadne, and Oenone, in faux stone painted roundels one signed lower right below the figure of Oenone 'G. Horner Painter' oil on canvas (5) 70 x 60cm; 82 x 72cm framedFootnote: These decorative panels from the signature are possibly by George Christopher Horner who might have been an American, mid-19th Century painter, mostly of animals.Condition report: All five paintings are in a similar condition and will be discussed together. The paintings appear to be in fine weave canvas supports which have been lined. Old holes and damages have been repaired during this process. The paintings all have a network of age cracks, some of which are slightly raised. There are localised losses to the paint layer. The paintings are intentionally matte, probably to mimic a fresco technique. There is very little impasto present apart form in the sitter's robes. These areas of texture have been slightly flattened through the lining process. Retouchings are slightly yellowed compared to the surrounding paint layers but acceptable. The paintings are housed in reverse profile frames with house paint finish.

A Chinese carved cork on silk panoramic bas-relief view of Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring but titled Spring Morn in Hangchou (Shanghai), with numerous watercraft and trees, with paper label on the silk mounted borders inscribed “ S Leck Esq Manager Eastern Extension Telegraph Co Ltd from local and Chinese staffs, Hong Kong Branch, on the Occasion of his retirement 19th December 1931”, 35 x 142cm; total size 154 x 47cmFootnote: This rare work is unusual in that it is attributed to Chan Tim Fat who worked in Changle, Fujian. The art of making cork pictures goes back to Fuzhou (near Changle) around 1910.Condition report: some silk fading, staining and small punctures/holes. Some small pieces of cork detached

'The King Goes Hunting' signed lower right ‘Richard Ogle’ and inscribed to the reverse 'Study in the Kruger Game Preserve near Pretoriuskop / Lion - a few yards from our car - after a Bull Kudu' oil on board 20 x 46cmFootnote: Provenance: Christie’s, London, 24th April 1998, lot 319, where acquired by the late husband of the present owner Richard Ogle was a writer and illustrator, who famously illustrated Enid Blyton’s first novel and used his children as models.

My Generation, 1965 vinyl LP from The Who (mono) on Brunswick - LAT 8616. With black and silver label.

WW1 King’s Shropshire Light Infantry / Royal Welsh Fusiliers Military Cross, Military Medal Group of Nine Medals.A scarce Great War combination awarded to Major Charles Frederick William Simpson MC., MM. who served in the ranks of the 7th Bn King’s Own Shropshire Light Infantry winning the MM in 1916 and after gaining a Commission into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers won the Military Cross for action near Wez Macquart in October 1918. Comprising:Military Cross “2ND LIEUT C.F.W. SIMPSON 26TH BATTN ROYAL WELSH FUS 5.10.18” (Privately Engraved), Military Medal, “13749 L.CPL C.F.W. SIMPSON 7/SHROPS L.I.”, 1914/15 Star, “13749 PTE SHROPS L.I.”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “2 LIEUT”, General Service Medal, Clasp “Iraq”, “LIEUT C.F.W. SIMPSON I.A.R.O.”, 1939/45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Group mounted for display. ... Accompanied by a quantity of research. Military Cross London Gazette 4th October 1919.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 4th October 1918 near Wez Macquart he volunteered to take out a patrol to gain touch with the unit on his flank as the situation of an exposed flank had become critical. He set out in daylight covering over 2 miles being under persistent and direct machine gun fire for over three hours. He succeeded in his objective, thereby rendering most valuable assistance to his Battalion”. Military Medal London Gazette 21st October 1916.Extract from the Bridgenorth Journal 23rd September 1916.“On the 23rd July 1916 he displayed conspicuous bravery in reconnoitring a trench occupied by enemy in broad daylight. He crawled to within ten yards of the trench and though discovered managed to escape and to bring back valuable information as to the strength of the enemy’s garrison and condition of the trench.”Major Charles Frederick William Simpson MC., MM was a native of Bridgenorth Shropshire he enlisted joining the 7th Bn KSLI and landed in France on the 28th September 1915. He was selected for a Commission which was granted into the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, attached the 26th Bn on the 26th March 1918. His gallantry which earned him the Military Cross took place near Wez Macquart in France. In 1919 he was granted a commission in the Indian Army Reserve of Officer’s and serving in this capacity was awarded the General Service Medal. He was later appointed to the Reserve of Officers Royal Welsh Fusiliers and on the 24th August 1939 he was recalled. He served throughout WW2 with the regiment and resigned his commission due to health in September 1948. He died in November 1969.

West Yorkshire Regiment WW1 / North Russia Expedition DSO, MC Russian Order of St.Anne Group of Six Medals.A fine and scarce combination group awarded to Major John Cecil Blackburn DSO., MC., Order of St Anne, MID (x3) West Yorkshire Regiment attached 46th Bn Royal Fusiliers who was awarded one of only nine DSO for operations at Archangel. Comprising:Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross “CAPT J.C. BLACKBURN 2/WEST YORKSHIRE 27.6.16” (privately engraved), 1914/15 Star, LIEUT W. YORK R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “MAJOR”. Russian Order of St Anne with Swords 3rd Class”. Mounted for display. .... The group is accompanied by original Warrant for the DSO and certificate for the Order of St.Anne. Also 3 MID certificates. Plus a quantity of research. Distinguished Service Order London Gazette 3rd February 1920 (Archangel)Military Cross London Gazette 14th January 1916Russian Order of St. Anne September 1919 (Certificate).MID 30th November 1915, 2nd October 1919, 16th March 1919.Major John Cecil Blackburn DSO., MC. a pre war Officer was was born on 14th April 1891 at Rawalpindi, India. and was commissioned into the West Yorkshire Regiment in 1910, Lieutenant 1912 and a year later was attached to the Colonial Office for service with the Nigerian Regiment, a post he held at the outbreak of the Great War, earning his 1914/15 Star for operations in Cameroon. Returning to Europe and France he was placed on the Staff with the rank of Captain December 1915. Promoted to Major he at one time was appointed 2nd in Command of the 2nd Bn West Yorkshire Regiment. He volunteered for service in North Russia and was attached to the 46th Bn of the Royal Fusiliers. He retired with the rank of Major in July 1922 and resigned his commission as a reserve Officer in October 1925.

Royal Artillery Victorian Officer’s Sword by Wilkinson Sword of LondonThe sword is the 1821 pattern; the slightly curved blade with etched decoration which includes a crowned VR cypher and family crest with “CES”. The forte with cutler’s details of Wilkinson and with blade number ‘15808’ indicting 1867. The hilt with a three bar open guard and shagreen grip retaining twist wire binding. Housed in leather field service scabbard. The vendor believes this sword was carried by Brigadier Norman Vause Sadler OBE DCM., TD who after service at Gallipoli with the Westminster Dragoons, was attached to the topographical section of the Royal Engineers earning the DCM and during the Battle of Britain Commanded the Dover Anti Aircraft Defences resulting in the award of the OBE and would then be present during the Siege of Malta commanding AA guns. See medal section for his medals and biographical details

Boer War 2nd Brabant’s Horse Queen’s South Africa Medal Group of Three.Awarded to John MacKay who later served with the South African Service Corps in the Great War. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, three clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal” “20136 TPR J MACKAY BRABANT’S HORSE”, 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, “CONDR J MACKAY S.A.S.C”. Medals are mounted as worn, Victory Medal absent. Trooper John Mackay is confirmed with the 2nd Brabant’s Horse.