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![[SUMPTER LEONARD]: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operatio](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/3c78e97b-5ed4-459e-8e37-a80b00ba2893/a36d6bf2-4954-4bc4-912f-a25c3771ea64/468x382.jpg)
Lot 181
[SUMPTER LEONARD]: (1911-1993) British Royal Air Force Flight Sergeant, a member of 617 Squadron who participated in Operation Chastise (The Dambusters Raid) as Bomb aimer of Lancaster ED929/G AJ-L, 16th-17th May 1943. Two Limited Edition, full colour, English bone china commemorative plates produced by Royal Worcester in 1992 in honour of the Dambusters Raid, entitled 'Hold at 60ft', each with an image by artist Wilfred Hardy, depicting two Lancaster bombers flying over the sea, during David Shannon's 'dummy run' at Reculver, just days before the actual raid, one having just released a bouncing bomb, the plates each with a diameter of 7½ inches and both printed to the underside 'Second issue in Wilfred Hardy's The Dambusters, a limited edition plate series commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the heroic Dambusters raid', Numbered 2986 B and 7264 A and being from an edition 'strictly limited to a maximum firing period of 75 days'. Both with Certificates of Authenticity and printed booklet issued by Royal Worcester. Contained in the original Royal Worcester packaging and cardboard presentation boxes, both marked with various ink annotations relating to Sumpter. Together with a white bone china commemorative plate celebrating the Dambusters Raid, with a central image depicting two Lancaster bombers flying over a dam, together with a dedication to Guy Gibson and the aircrew between the R.A.F. badges of 617 Squadron and Bomber Commands, printed in monochrome within a gold lined rim. Produced by New Art Studios' Sheffield, to a diameter of 11 inches. Further including a white bone china commemorative plate entitled 'The Dambuster', with a central image depicting Guy Gibson above the inscription 'Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC, DSO', printed in royal blue with a gold line to the rim. Produced by Goss, England, to a diameter of 8½ inches. EX, 4Provenance: Accompanied by a statement of provenance signed by Leonard Sumpter's daughter attesting to the fact that the items included in the present lot were the personal property of her father.
Lot 94
ELGAR EDWARD: (1857-1934) English Composer. A.L.S., Edward Elgar, one page, 8vo, n.p., 9th March 1893, to a Gentleman, to Mssrs. Novello & Co. ('Dear Sirs'). Elgar informs his correspondent, in full, 'Black Knight. By this post I return full score of above & No. i and ii (proofs) corrected. I shall be glad to receive the remainder of the parts - our rehearsal is fixed for Mar 20 & it would be well to have the Cantata tried then.' With blue crayon underlining, evidently added by the correspondent, to indicate the key points. With signs of former mounting to the verso, and light age wear, about VG The Black Knight, a symphony/cantata for orchestra and chorus written by Edward Elgar in 1889-93. The librettist borrows from Longfellow's translation of the ballad Der schwarze Ritter by Ludwig Uhland. Provenance: One of twenty-one 'Black Knight' letters from the Novello Collection as purchased by Gabrielle Bullock, from Bygones of Worcester, at Sothebys, London, 15th May 1996. The sale consisted of autograph letters, music manuscripts and books collected over many years by the great publishing house, Novello. The 'Black Knight' letters were subsequently sold individually by Bygones at the Three Choirs Festival, Worcester, 1996. The current letter is accompanied by a folder containing facsimiles of all twenty-one letters and the Worcester Festival Choral Society Poster of the 1892-3 season.
Lot 98
An assortment of eleven Royal Doulton figurines of ladies: Sara HN 2265, Katrina 2327, Julia 2705, Amy's Sister 3445, Isabella Countess of Sefton 3010, Fair Lady 2193, Top O' the Hill 1833, Janet 1537, Amanda 3635, Monica 1467, Tinkle Bell 1677, Bedtime 1978, Renaissance Kathy and three Royal Worcester figurines: Sweet Dreams, Once Upon a time and Monday's Child. All without damage or repair (16)
Lot 297
An Edwardian cased silver travel nail set by W J Myatt & Co, Birmingham, 1913, (case in poor condition) a near matching pair of silver-backed clothes brushes, marks rubbed, a George VI silver letter opener with etched design to handle by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London, 1937, 25cm with a pair of silver plated candlesticks and Royal Worcester silver plated coffee pot (5)
Lot 377
Nine porcelain figurines of ladies, eight by Coalport and one by Royal Worcester comprising The Fairest Rose produced in a limited edition 4301 of 12500, Ripe Cherries Ripe, The Flower Seller, Lavender Sweet Lavender, Lady Evelyn, Rose and similar, the largest figure is approximately 22 cm (h) Estimate £50 - £80
Lot 183
A group of ceramics comprising a Royal Worcester gilt and blush ivory leaf jug, a Royal Crown Derby twin handled urn and cover with gilt foliate decoration on a powder blue ground, a pair of Royal Crown Derby rose decorated urns (covers lacking), a Royal Worcester twin handled vase and a pair of cream glazed Royal Worcester candle sticks (one a.f.)
Lot 309
A pair of Royal Worcester porcelain coffee cups and three saucers painted by James Stinton, 1923, with pheasants in landscape, signed, printed marksOne saucer with overall crazing to underside. Typical minor surface wear. Otherwise items in good condition overall. Other items in good condition overall.
Lot 33
A Royal Worcester figure, 'Chiff Chaff Phylloscopus Rufus and Hogweed', with wooden stand, 46cm high CONDITION REPORT: Extensively damaged with losses to flowers, stems and leaves. Many repairs, two lose stems and the body of the bird is also damaged. With wooden base but no box or certificate.
Lot 1608
A Royal Worcester blush ivory twin handled vase, circa 1897, 21cm high; together with a Coalport ewer, painted with a view of Loch Achray, 18.5cm high, (s.d.); and another French porcelain cabinet cup and saucer. Condition Report: No damage or restoration seen. Needs cleaning. Some surface scratching. Gilding slightly worn.
Lot 338
A Selection of English Ceramics, including a Royal Worcester Charger celebrating the 200th anniversary of the 'Battle of Trafalgar', approx 31 cms dia., together with a Spode Charger celebrating the 'Duke of Wellington's Regiment'. approx 27.5 cms dia., both boxed, plus two Poole Pottery vessels and a tear drop shape dish, all with marks to base.
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