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Lot 247
A fine and scarce 1918 Great War Sopwith Camel fighter ace’s D.F.C. and Second Award Bar group of three awarded to Captain S. C. Joseph, Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force - who was the highest scoring Jewish ace of the Great War - claiming at least 13 aerial victories through a combination of destroyed, forced down out of control and shared destroyed enemy aircraft. All with 210 Squadron, over the Western Front between May - October 1918. A ‘gung-ho’ pilot and Flight Commander, Joseph had a traumatic September during which he nearly succumbed to anti-aircraft fire, and was later wounded in aerial combat leading to a crash landing Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R., with bar for second award, unnamed as issued. British War and Victory Medals (Capt. S.C. Joseph, R.A.F.) mounted for wear, generally very fine (3) £15,000-£18,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 21 September 1918 (Sea Patrol): ‘A gallant pilot who has accounted for eight enemy aircraft within the past four months. On many occasions the enemy, were numerically superior to Lieutenant Joseph's patrol, but this did not prevent his attaining success.’ D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 2 November 1918 (Sea Patrol): ‘A very gallant and skilful officer. He led his formation under a large force of enemy aircraft with a view to inducing them to descend to attack him. In this ruse de guerre he was successful, and, in accordance with arrangements previously made, another formation of our machines then appeared on the scene, and a combined attack was made on the enemy, resulting in the destruction of four Aeroplanes and three more being brought down completely out of control. Since the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross was conferred on this officer less than two months ago he has personally destroyed one enemy machine, brought down another out of control, and has helped to destroy a third. Captain Joseph was wounded on the occasion of the combined attack.’ Approximately 66 D.F.C. and Bars awarded for the Great War. Captain S. C. Joseph was the highest scoring Jewish Ace of the Great War, and the only Ace of the conflict to hail from Birmingham. Solomon Clifford Joseph was born in Birmingham in April 1893, and was the son of a fine art dealer specialising in jade. The family home was 14 Speedwell Road, Edgbaston, and his father’s business was based in Birmingham. Joseph joined the Royal Naval Air Service in August 1917, and carried out pilot training at Crystal Palace from 12 August 1917, and at Vendome from 15 September 1917. He trained on the Caudron Biplane at the British Flying School, Vendome, France, attaining his Royal Aero Licence (No.5475) on 7 October 1917. Subsequent training postings were to Cranwell and Manston, before being posted to Dunkerque on 16 February 1918. After a brief posting to 12 (N) Squadron R.N.A.S. in February 1918, Joseph then went to 10 (N) Squadron R.N.A.S. later the same month. He was posted as a pilot for operational flying to 210 Squadron in March 1918, and transferred with the Squadron into the Royal Air Force the following month. Flying in Sopwith Camels from various bases in France, Joseph remained with the Squadron until 28 November 1918. The Squadron, of which Joseph was to become a Flight Commander, were initially engaged on ground-attack duties in an effort to help stop the German Spring Offensive. They were subsequently engaged on offensive patrols and bomber escort missions over Belgium. May, and into the Fray Joseph claimed 13 victories with 210 Squadron, between May and October 1918. His first victory came when he forced down an Albatros DV out of control over Armentières on 8 May 1918. A précis of the Combat Report gives an early indication of his close-up style of fighting: ‘In general engagement with 14 Albatros and Pfalz scouts over Armentières got on tail of one of former and after firing 90 rounds from 50 – 10 yards E.A. went down out of control. Confirmed by Lieut. F.V. Hall.’ The following day Joseph shared another Albatros forced down out of control near Bailleul: ‘Patrol attacked an Albatros two-seater near Bailleul and after Capt. Carter had shot the observer in firing 60 rounds from 30-20 yards. Lieut. Joseph got behind & above E.A. and fired about 60 rounds into the pilot from 20 yards. Pilot collapsed & E.A. went down out of control diving on its back. Not seen to crash owing to ground mist, but did not reappear.’ (Ibid) On 14 May, Joseph attacked a further three enemy aircraft and forced an Albatros DV down out of control near Ypres-Zillebeke: ‘Between Ypres & Zillebeke at 12,000ft. In general engagement with 12 E.A. Lieut. Joseph attacked 3 individually in successive dives. Then observed Albatros Scout below dived & fired at 50-40 yards, E.A. went down Out of Control unable to observe result as I was attacked by 5 E.A. & chased back to the line, my machine being hit in the tail.’ (Ibid) The following day Joseph was involved in an inconclusive aerial combat with a Pfalz Scout near Armentières, when he fired 150 rounds at 50-100 yards. The enemy aircraft was seen to turn on its back and go down in a deep spiral dive, but no result was observed. He concluded his success for the month, with the shared destruction of a Kite Balloon near Pont Riqueu on 21 May. A Summer ‘Ace’ The clear skies of summer continued to appeal to Joseph, and he had his most successful day to date on 6 June 1918, when he destroyed an enemy aircraft near Neuf Berquin, and shared in the destruction of another near Vieux Berquin: ‘Attacked wireless E.A. near Neuf Berquin diving & firing 300 rounds at 80-40 yards, observer was killed & collapsed in the cockpit, Lieut. Joseph followed E.A. down to 800ft. & saw him still descending when at 200ft. Pulled off thereafter to attack 2 other E.A. circling over Estaires. Wireless E.A. is confirmed by A.A. 'J' Battery to have crashed near Neuf Berquin... Lieut. Joseph then with Lieut. Campbell attacked (another) wireless machine at 4,000ft. Over Morris, Joseph dived & fired 400 rounds at 60-40 yards range. Observer was killed & collapsed in the cockpit. Lieut. K.Y. Campbell fired burst of 50 rounds at pilot from close range from side of E.A. which was followed down to 800ft. Owing to machine-gun fire from the ground, Pilots had to pull off & did not observe results. E.A. confirmed by A/A 'J' Battery to have crashed near Vieux Berquin.’ Three days later, Joseph added to his score when he forced a Pfalz DIII down out of control near Ploegsteert Wood: ‘While on Offensive Patrol, our formation observed 7 Pfalz scouts at 8,000ft. Over Ploegsteert Wood and dived to attack. Shortly after, 7 more Pfalz and 3 tri-planes came up from the East and a general engagement ensued. I attacked one Pfalz scout and fired a burst of about 60 rounds at close range. E.A. spun down out of control. I could not observe result as I attacked a Triplane immediately after, but without decisive results.’ (Ibid) There was a flurry of activity for Joseph at the end of June, when he firstly shot down an LVG C Type in flames north of Armentières on the 26: ‘While leading Offensive Patrol I observed a L.V.G. 2-seater at 15,000ft. And fired a burst of 160 rounds at 60 yards to point blank range. E.A. dived omitting smoke and afterwards burst into flames. When last seen was still falling out of control and emitting volumes of smoke. This is confirmed by Lieut. Highstone. Pilot was unable to watch final result as he was attacked by 3 Triplanes.’ (Ibid) The above was closely foll...
Lot 448
A COLLECTION OF SILVER AND HARDSTONE JEWELLERY including a jade disc pendant, suspended from a white metal chain of elongated oval links, stamped 925; a bead necklace, with knotted spacers, white metal clasp stamped Made In China Silver; a pair of silver and green stone drop earrings, the silver mounts and posts set with small Tahitian pearls, stamped 925; a silver ring, set with an oval green stone and marcasite, ring size Q1/2; a silver bangle, set with three oval green stones, Birmingham import marks 1996; three Far Eastern white metal figural mounts; and a silver herringbone necklace, makers mark L.A, Birmingham. (Qty) Bead necklace 65cm long, 351.4 gramsGenerally good overall, wear commensurate with age
Lot 336
An assortment of 19th century & later Chinese Oriental carved green & red jade talismans & artefacts. The lot comprising of a florally carved bowl, circular necklace pendants / tokens, a squared pendant, together with a pierced red jade necklace pendant. Largest measuring approx. 4cm x 10cm.
Lot 84
Große Jade-Schildkröte, China, 20. Jhdt. Hellgrüne Jade. Massive Figur einer liegenden Schildkröte mit nach hinten geworfenem Kopf. Mittig auf dem Panzer sowie als Randdekoration reliefierte Yin- und Yang-Symbole. Einige Risse auf der linken Körperseite. Mit Sockel. Länge 26 cm, Höhe 11 cm bzw. ca. 17 cm mit Sockel. Keywords: Nephrit A large Chinese jade turtle, 20th century A large Chinese jade turtle, 20th centuryHellgrüne Jade. Massive Figur einer liegenden Schildkröte mit nach hinten geworfenem Kopf. Mittig auf dem Panzer sowie als Randdekoration reliefierte Yin- und Yang-Symbole. Einige Risse auf der linken Körperseite. Mit Sockel. Länge 26 cm, Höhe 11 cm bzw. ca. 17 cm mit Sockel. Condition: II - IIIKeywords: Nephrite
Lot 417
TWENTY SEVEN LILLIPUT LANE SCULPTURES, to include Country Living in Winter, Kerry Lodge, Christmas Cake - 2001 Christmas Special Edition, The First Noel - 1999 Christmas Special Edition, Christmas Lights at the Bell Inn, Letter to Santa, Fragrant Haven, Reflections of Jade from a limited edition of 3950, Watermeadows The 1994 Anniversary Cottage, etc (27) (Condition Report: most pieces have some damage, generally ok)
Lot 135
A vintage 18ct gold and multi-gem interchangeable beads ring. The two-row shank and head open to accommodate the beads, hallmarks for London 1970, size about V, 9.2g; the 'semi-precious' stone and glass beads approx. 14.8mm-15.2mm diameter comprising; amethyst; tigers eye; snowflake obsidian; rose quartz; goldstone; blue chalcedony; and mottled green glass imitating jade
Lot 149
Five Victorian and later brooches. Including a black-enamelled shaped-oval brooch with a central glazed woven hair oval panel, later steel pin and catch, approx. 51mm wide overall; an early 20th century rose gold graduated cabochon turquoise and half-pearl five stone open scroll brooch, later base-metal pin and clasp, 37mm wide overall, 3.6g gross; a small gold and half-pearl 'lilly of the valley' brooch, stamped '15ct', steel pin, 41mm overall, 2,5g gross; a bloomed-gold and nephrite jade marquise-shaped floral brooch, later steel pin. 43mm wide overall, 5.5g gross; and a Vintage 9ct gold and oval shell cameo brooch depicting an unknown female profile, hallmarks for Birmingham 1968, approx. 40mm high overall, 9.7g gross
Lot 29
A collection of gold and other jewellery comprising a pair of paste and yellow metal earrings (tests 14k) with case for Jo Almeria Riodi Janeirol ( approximately 1.8gm), two 9ct gold cross pendants ( both hallmarked) approximately 2.2gm, a nephrite jade shou pendant on a 9ct stamped chain ( chain weight approximately 0.9gm), a 9ct gold sapphire and cubic zirconia cluster ring ( approximately 2.5gm), as found, missing stone, a 9ct gold diamond gypsy set ring ( 1.5gm approximately ), an Art Deco style 585 stamped paste ring ( approximately 1.8gm), plus a reconstituted 9ct stamped turquoise ring (1.1gm)
Lot 44
A Chinese mutton fat jade belt hook, late Qing Dynasty, a carved soapstone ornament, a turquoise enamel jar and cover, a mother of pearl hexagonal brooch and a modern Japanese netsuke (5) Jade belt loop - 2.5cm high x 12.5cm wide x 2.5cm deep. A/f the head has been re-glued and riveted - see images. The soapstone - has natural faults. Chipping throughout with some staining on the inside well. Heavily chipped on the extremities. Netsuke - Some minor markings and scratches. Mother of pearl brooch - slightly misshapen and the metal work coming away from the front. Small piece missing from the reverse?Turquiose jar and cover - marking and staining throughout with various areas with enamel punches which have removed the glaze - see images
Lot 666
ROYAL INTEREST. A GEORGE V 18CT GOLD AND JADE MOUNTED MALACCA WALKING STICKBY BRIGG, C.1911the finial with wrythen decoration and engraved with the initials 'GRI' possibly for George Rex Imperator, beneath a crown above a spinach jade band, hallmarked London 191195cm longProvenanceField Marshal Earl Kitchener of Khartoum (1850-1916), and thence by descent through the family.Catalogue Note This walking cane was possibly gifted to Lord Kitchener by George V. C.
Lot 422
A jade pendant, 55cm carved and pierced disc; triple row freshwater pearl necklace with 14k fastener, 45cm; a simulated pearl necklace; small brooch missing pin; enamelled Crown brooch missing pin; a pair of Japanese damascene cufflinks in gold-plated mounts with torpedo backs;Condition report:There are some small chips to the jade pendant. The two brooches are missing their pins. One of the cufflinks is slightly discoloured to the top right. Both necklace clasps are missing stones. Please see additional uploaded images.
Lot 125
A large Chinese pale celadon jade ‘dragon’ belt hook, 18th/19th century, typically carved and pierced with a chilong, dragon’s head terminal, 17.4cm long, crack to chilong***CONDITION REPORT***Provenance- the collection of the late prof. R.M. Hicks OBE.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
Lot 126
An early 20th century Chinese enamelled copper hand mirror with 18th/19th century Chinese pale celadon jade mounts, the back of the hand mirror insert with an oval jade plaque carved in relief with a ribbon tied Buddhist wheel emblem above waves, 6.1cm wide, the handle mounted with a jade ‘dragon’ belt hook, 8.6cm long, the mirror enamelled with flowers and butterflies, total length 23.5cm***CONDITION REPORT***A few small losses to the enamel work, the jade plaque and jade belt hook are in good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail.
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