British War Medal 1914-20 (O. S. Chew. V.A.D.) officially re-impressed naming; together with the recipient’s South African Military Nursing Service lapel badge; a pair of Nursing Service shoulder boards; and three lapel badges, for Navy War Fund, South African Legion Women’s Auxiliary, and British Red Cross Society and Order of St. John, very fine £70-£90 --- Olive Sidney Grobler, née Chew, was born in India on 6 September 1886 and, following the death of both her parents, was sent to live with her uncle, Dr. William Roger Chew, in Grahamstown, South Africa. Following nursing training in Port Elizabeth, she was sent to England and served with the Voluntary Aid Detachment during the Great War on the Western Front. According to family tradition, Miss Chew was shipwrecked when the troopship R.M.S. Kenilworth Castle collided with H.M.S. Rival off the Eddystone Lighthouse on 4 June 1918; 15 crew members were drowned and the ship was badly damaged, but Miss Chew survived, dressed in only her night-dress and an overcoat. This account has not been confirmed, however. Returning to South Africa, Miss Chew completed her training at Johannesburg General Hospital, and subsequently married J. N. Grobler on 2 February 1926. They had one daughter together, Eugene Mary Grobler. Olive Grobler died on 25 December 1962. Sold with a photographic image of the recipient. For the medals awarded to the recipient’s husband, see Lot 219; and for the medals awarded to the recipient’s uncle and other family members, see Lots 147 and 187.
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A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Private P. Fitzpatrick, Cheshire Regiment Military Medal, G.V.R. (W-537 Pte. P. Fitzpatrick. 13/Ches. R.); 1914-15 Star (W-537 Pte. P. Fitzpatrick. Ches: R.); British War and Victory Medals (W-537 Pte. P. Fitzpatrick. Ches. R.) contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette, 18 October 1917. Peter Fitzpatrick, a soap loader for Messrs. Lever Brothers of Port Sunlight, Cheshire, from Tranmere, Birkenhead, was born in 1890. He attested at Port Sunlight, on 4 September 1914, into the Cheshire Regiment for service during the Great War and served on the Western Front with the 13th (Wirral) Battalion from 25 September 1915. He was discharged, no longer fit for service, on 21 October 1918 and was awarded a Silver War Badge, No. B29782. The Birkenhead News of 10 October 1917 reported the award of his Military Medal, and gave a photograph of the recipient in uniform. ‘Former Port Sunlight Employee Awarded the Military Medal. Mrs. P. Fitzpatrick, 70 Mason Street, Tranmere, has been informed that her husband, Pte. Peter Fitzpatrick, has been awarded the Military Medal ‘for conspicuous gallantry and bravery on the field’. Pte. Fitzpatrick joined the Cheshires in September 1914, and has been in France over two years. Before joining the colours he was for twelve years employed by Messrs. Lever Bros, Port Sunlight.’ Sold together with copy press clipping and copied research.
Delhi Durbar 1911, silver (Lieutenant G. T. Lane) contemporarily engraved naming, nearly extremely fine £70-£90 --- George Thomas Lane appears on the roll for the Delhi Durbar 1911 medal, serving as a Second Lieutenant with the Calcutta Port Defence Volunteers. He is further noted as the Curator at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Sidpur. Sold with copied medal roll extract and copy research.
Parachute Regiment Falklands War Attributed Combat Para Smock. An extremely rare attributed para smock worn by Sergeant Bob Hilton, during the Falklands War a young Squaddie serving with 2 Para at the Battle of Goose Green. The DPM Para smock is the pre 1984 pattern without field dressing pocket to the right arm. To the right sleeve is a Parachute qualification badge and blue cloth square DZ Patch. The smock is with some service wear, but remains in good condition ... Accompanied by Bob's Red Beret, with blackened cap badge, leather sweatband, heavy service wear ... Parachute Regiment waist belt with chrome buckle ... Two snap shot photographs showing him wearing the smock, one with Prince Charles ... Accompanied by a second post 1984 pattern smock worn by Sgt Hilton, this example with both British and Dutch parachute qualification wings ... Also a pair of DPM trousers. Overall GC some service wear. (7 items). A number of photographs and description of Sergeant Hilton's Falklands War Para Smock appears in the book "Denison" (A history of Airborne Smocks) by Bruce Wilson published by Mode Publishing 2013. it states "Bob wore this very garment during the Falklands conflict Bob literally left the training depot and found himself bound for the South Atlantic. He proudly guarded the smock throughout his career in the Regiment". Sergeant Bob Hilton enlisted into the 2nd Bn Parachute Regiment at Brighton 3rd July 1981. Little did he know at the time, that within weeks of finishing and passing out with his Red Beret he would be boarding transport and embarking to war in the South Atlantic. He served throughout the campaign with 2 Para seeing action at the Battle of Goose Green, where the Commanding Officer Colonel H Jones Victoria Cross was killed in action. The Battalion later saw action on Wireless Ridge and along with 3 Para were the first to enter Port Stanley. Returning to the UK his service would see 7 Northern Ireland tours, his last being in 2003 and number serving with the Int Cell. In May 2000 he was deployed to Sierra Leone and served as a Section Commander, his main task to secure the Aberdeen Peninsular outside Freetown for the evacuation of foreign Nationals. Between August and October 2001 he served with the Int Cell during NATO operations in Macedonia and in February 2002 in the same role was deployed to Afghanistan serving with 16 Air Assault Brigade. Bob a war veteran himself understood the importance of tradition and sacrifice his Regiment had made in past conflicts and volunteered for commemoration Parachute jumps to mark the D-Day landings in 1992, 1993, 1994 and the Battle of Arnhem 1994 and 1997. He left the Regiment on the 11th July 2003. INVOICE PAYABLE ON PRESENTATION BY BANK TRANSFER ONLY
STAR TREK: INSURRECTION (1998) - Back-Up USS Enterprise-E Dedication Plaque - A back-up USS Enterprise-E dedication plaque from the production of Jonathan Frakes' Star Trek: Insurrection. Crew members on the Enterprise-E's bridge passed by its Starfleet dedication plaque outside the port-aft turbolift throughout the film.The third Star Trek film to feature the cast from Star Trek: The Next Generation, Insurrection was the highest-grossing film during its release and maintained a Top 10 spot for three weeks. Patrick Stewart's performance and Frakes' directing were praised by critics, and the film was nominated for both a Saturn Award and a Hugo Award. Created by production as a back-up, this hand-painted and etched polymer plaque displays the name of the ship, its class, the shipyard of origin, and the ship's official motto ".. to boldly go where no one has gone before." It also features a lot of notable Starfleet officers, which consists of notable production staff members such as Frakes, Stewart, among many others, and Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry listed as "Chief of Staff." The back remains unfinished. This lot exhibits mild chipping on the edges. Dimensions: 14" x 10" x 0.25" (35.5 cm x 25.5 cm x 0.75 cm)Estimate: $10,000 - 20,000Bidding for this lot will end on Tuesday, March 12th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, March 13th or Thursday, March 14th.
T2 TRAINSPOTTING (2017) - Begbie's (Robert Carlyle) Finale Costume - Begbie's (Robert Carlyle) finale costume from Danny Boyle's dark-comedy sequel T2 Trainspotting. Begbie wore his outfit in the final sequence of the film, where he reconciled with his family before tricking Renton (Ewan McGregor) into meeting him at Simon/Sickboy's (Jonny Lee Miller) pub, The Port Sunshine, where he planned to claim his revenge after 20 years. The black Fred Perry jacket (size 40) is made from polyester and cotton and has red tartan lining. The Pringle of Scotland branded sweater (size XL) is black with blue and white diamond patterns adorning it, while the burgundy pants (size 34L) are made of wool and viscose. The black leather loafers are made by specialist designer Loake.Estimate: $1,500 - 3,000Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, March 13th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, March 12th or Thursday, March 14th.
JUDGE DREDD (1995) - Aspen Guard Rifle - An Aspen guard rifle from Danny Cannon's Judge Dredd. A special division of Mega-City One's law enforcement, prison guards at the Aspen Penal Colony wielded their massive signature rifles throughout the film, including in the opening shot, while attempting to stop Rico (Armand Assante) from escaping, and when they escorted Judged Dredd (Sylvester Stallone) to his cell.This heavyweight, futuristic static rifle features an oversized aluminum barrel shroud designed to fit around a real-world AK-47 and affixed to a resin and fiberglass receiver; self-skinning foam padding on the foregrip and stock; a static metal trigger; a leather strap attached via metal mounting points; and a metal buckle engraved "Hi-Tek." Four electronically-wired but currently nonfunctional bulbs are inset above the ejection port. The rifle exhibits scuffing and chipped resin on the magazine as well as discoloration throughout from age. Dimensions: 42" x 20" x 17.75" (106.75 cm x 51 cm x 44.5 cm)Contains electronics; see electronics notice in the Buyer's Guide.Estimate: $1,500 - 3,000Bidding for this lot will end on Tuesday, March 12th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, March 13th or Thursday, March 14th.
ANDROMEDA (2000-2005) - Captain Dylan Hunt's (Kevin Sorbo) Costume with Kevin Sorbo-Autographed Arm Guards and Crew Shirt - Captain Dylan Hunt's (Kevin Sorbo) costume with Kevin Sorbo-autographed arm guards and a crew shirt from the television series Andromeda. Dylan wore his costume as he was trapped in an alternate universe where he took the opportunity to search for allies against Seamus Harper (Gordon Michael Woolvett) in the Season 4 episode "The Warmth of an Invisible Light." This lot consists of a black cotton Club Monaco long-sleeve shirt (size L); a blue cotton ribbed long-sleeve shirt marked "Dylan"; a black leather and blue polyester jacket; blue polyester and black Spandex trousers; a pair of black leather and blue canvas arm guards both autographed by Sorbo in silver-color ink; a brown resin and black leather string triangle necklace; and a gray cotton Port Authority polo crew shirt (size XL) autographed by Sorbo in black ink. This lot exhibits a small tear in the arm stitching of the jacket.This lot is offered at a $100 starting bid with no reserve.Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, March 14th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Tuesday, March 12th or Wednesday, March 13th.
STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE (1977) - Linen-Backed Full-Scale Port Elevation "Robot R2" Production Blueprint - A linen-backed full-scale port elevation "Robot R2" blueprint from George Lucas' Star Wars: A New Hope. This blueprint of loyal droid R2-D2 was originally drawn by draftsman Peter Childs, then printed and distributed on "The Star Wars"-branded drafting paper barely two months prior to filming. It originates from a 1976-era Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) crew member. Labeled "Port Elevation Robot 'R2,'" the blueprint identifies several components of R2's design, including a five-inch-wide step and various greeblies on his front and back. It is designated as the third of four sheets reissued by the production on January 23, 1976 to accommodate a design modification to top of the droid's legs. This blueprint underwent professional paper restoration to address water damage, making the stains less visible but muting down some of the original blue coloring in the process. The print has been linen-backed for stability and exhibits minor stains and wear along its edges from use. Dimensions: 33" x 51.75" (84 cm x 131.5 cm)Estimate: $6,000 - 12,000Bidding for this lot will end on Tuesday, March 12th. The auction will begin at 9:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, March 13th or Thursday, March 14th.
[BATTLE OF BRITAIN]: DOWN JOHN K.: (1917-2008) British Flight Lieutenant, a fighter pilot of the RAF during World War II who participated in the Battle of Britain. Portion of a manuscript D.S., J K Down, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d. The document originally formed part of a Combat Report, the manuscript text stating, in part, 'I was on patrol with F/O Hart when.....we were told of E/A which was approaching Dover.......so we flew towards Dover, when over Deal I sighted E/A.....and flew at full boost towards it......F/O Hart & myself were both overhauling it but when we were about 1/2 mile behind E/A went into cloud. I continued on previous course and went under cloud which E/A entered. I saw E/A reappear on the other side......I pulled my nose up and gave it a long burst from underneath, the E/A went into shallow dive which brought me dead astern, at about 200 yds I gave it two more bursts which expended all my ammunition and I saw a black object come away from the port side. The E/A continued to dive and went into another cloud. I did not see it again'. The last three lines and signature of the document have at one stage been neatly cut away from the main body of text and the two are now lightly laid down together. One small file hole and some light age wear, G
LIVERPOOL EARL OF: (1770-1828) British Prime Minister 1812-27. A good, large D.S., Liverpool, one page (vellum), large oblong folio, n.p., 13th September 1809. The partially printed document, completed in manuscript, is a Deputy Lieutenant's Commission addressed to Francis William Cobb and states, in part, 'His Majesty's Lieutenants are thereby authorized and impowered to appoint Deputy Lieutenants for their respective counties, and the Warden of the Cinque Ports, Two Ancient Towns and their Members.......And whereas by one other Act of Parliament made in the 48th Year of the Reign of his said present Majesty, intituled "An Act for enabling His Majesty to establish a permanent Local Militia Force, under certain Restrictions, for the Defence of the Realm". amongst other Things the Mayors, Jurats or other Magistrates. for the Time being........shall and may Act as Deputy Lieutenants for the Purposes of this Act, and the said Warden was thereby authorized to appoint any other Persons qualified in the Manner directed by the said first recited Act, to act in like Manner as Deputy Lieutenants......In pursuance therefore of the said recited Acts, I the said Robert Earl of Liverpool, with His Majesty's Approbation, have nominated, constituted, and deputed, and by these Presents, DO nominate, constitute and depute you the said Francis William Cobb to be one of my Deputy Lieutenants.....you having delivered into the Clerk of the Peace. of the Town and Port of Dovor a specific Description, in writing, signed by yourself. of a sufficient Qualification for holding this Commission......to act, do, execute and perform, all and every Act and Acts, Powers, Matters and Things, in the said Acts of Parliament contained, which on the Parts and Behalfs of Deputy Lieutenants.....may or ought to be done, acted, executed, and performed, and that in all Things according to the true Intent and Meaning of the same'. Signed by the Earl of Liverpool at the foot alongside a good red wax seal. With a further affixed small blind embossed paper seal and blue revenue stamp. A few minor folds and light age wear, otherwise VGFrancis William Cobb (1781-1871) English brewer, banker, shipping agent, coal merchant; the third member of his family to serve as Deputy Lieutenant of Dover.
GERONIMO: (1829-1909) Bedonkohe Apache leader and medicine man, noted for his raids and related combat actions during the Apache Wars (1849-86). An excellent, bold pencil signature (‘GERONIMO’) to the verso of the personal printed oblong 12mo Visiting Card of Burns Durbin Caldwell and featuring his printed name to the centre of the recto. Accompanied by the original folio page to which the visiting card was originally loosely affixed. The page, removed from a contemporary album, features a vintage illustrated newspaper clipping laid down to the centre, the text stating, in part, ‘From Warpath to Poker Table – Old Geronimo, the famous fighting chief of the Apaches, is now a prisoner of the government at Port Sill…..it is said that the wily old chief has developed such skill at bluffing and “playing a hand” that he is rapidly getting rich…..Recently Geronimo deposited $1425 in a bank at El Reno as the result of a single week’s play’. Autographs of Geronimo are extremely rare and highly desirable. Some light age wear and two small traces of former mounting to the upper corners, not affecting the signature. About VG Burns D. Caldwell (1858-1922) American businessman, president of the Wells Fargo Express Company and chairman of the board of the American Railway Express Company. Geronimo attained celebrity status during his lifetime and he became a regular attraction at events and fairs including the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo, New York in 1901, the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904 and Pawnee Bill’s Wild West Shows, where he appeared under Army guard. Geronimo dressed in traditional clothing on such occasions, posed for photographs, provided autographs and souvenirs, and sold his crafts. The present signature links two of the major household names of America’s Wild West – Geronimo and Wells Fargo, the latter being the company that handled express service to western states, and were often robbed. Provenance: From the autograph collection of Frank Dyche (d.1944) and his wife Grace Scripps Dyche (1863-1924). Frank Dyche, a prominent Chicago attorney, married Grace Scripps in 1896. Grace was the daughter of John Locke Scripps (1818-1866), editor of the Chicago Tribune, and his wife Mary E. Scripps (1825-1866). The Scripps have been described as ‘one of the oldest and most influential families of American journalism’ who ‘occupied a unique place in nineteenth-century America’.
[GEORGE I]: (1845-1913) King of Greece 1863-1913. Assassinated. A group of nine pieces of late 19th century glassware, originally part of a larger set of tableware commissioned and used by King George I of Greece, comprising three port wine glasses on short stems (each 12 cm high and with a diameter of 8cm), three liqueur glasses on stems (each 9cm tall and with a diameter of 4 cm) and three water glasses (each 8cm high and with a diameter of 6 cm). All of the nine glasses have gold thread to the rims and are engraved with identical floral arabesque designs, also featuring the Royal monogram of the King comprising interwined initials and with a crown above. Some light age wear, although with no major visible faults (chips, cracks etc.). VG, 9
Sauveur Terracciano (Algerian, 1908-1991) 'Port d'Amsterdam'oil on canvassigned, Salon des Independence 1973 Exhibition label verso54 x 65cm***CONDITION REPORT***Oil on original canvas, one punctured hole near the centre and a few scattered dirt marks, otherwise good order, slim wooden strip frame, Exhibition labels verso.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.
A set of four George III silver wine labels by Rebecca Emes and Edward Barnard, London 1784/1785, engraved with 'Madeira', 'Sherry', 'Port' and 'Claret', crest engraved with gadroon borders and hanging chains, 4.25cm wide 3cm high 2ozt (4)Condition ReportThere are some light surface scratches, but overall they are in good condition.
Framed Colour Photograph of D-Day Veteran Fred Lee. Overall size including frame 76cm x 56cm. This is his story: "I was a Stoker below deck on HMS Nith, which was acting as headquarters for the 231st Infantry Brigade. At 4am on the 6th of June I was put on watch until 8am. We were about a mile and a half from the beach and once the barrage started there was so much going on and the noise was so great, I suppose it was all a bit scary. What upset me most were all the dead soldiers in the sea, one of which had his pay book hanging out. Funny how you remember some of the little things. Shells from our ships were whistling over the top of our heads and German shells were dropping around our ship when an officer yelled to keep our heads down. It never entered your mind that our ship would actually be hit. On the 23rd June it was hit by a guided bomber packed with explosives and the plane exploded on the starboard side killing eight men. I was due to be on watch on the starboard side at that time, but I had been changed to the port side because someone was ill. When I look back now, we really went through something and survived".
A LARGE QUANTITY OF CUT CRYSTAL AND GLASSWARE, comprising a set of six Waterford 'Comeragh' pattern wine glasses and matching decanter, a set of six Brierly Crystal short stemmed red wine glasses and a set of six white wine glasses, six port glasses, together with two other decanters and a vase, a small Irish 'Duiske' decanter, tumblers, tankards, etc. (Qty) (Condition Report: No obvious damage)
THREE BOXES OF CERAMICS AND DINNERWARE, comprising a set of six Aynsley cups and six saucers with a Pembroke pattern interior and turquoise exterior, six Mintons 'Indian Tree' pattern soup dishes, Port Meirion pitcher, a small blue glass Cloisonné pot, a modern Japanese coffee set and tray, etc. (s.d) (3 boxes)
The following lots (1420-1503 inclusive) comprise a large single owner collection of whisky related collectables including jugs, ashtrays, mirrors, prints, advertising wares etc, together with a large collection of pottery cottage and church ornaments, all to be sold without reserve. Note - All decanters, bottles etc are empty. A large collection of spirit miniatures from this estate will be offered in our specialist Wine Port & Spirits sale to be held on 14th June. Catalogue available two weeks prior to sale.1420 - A Royal Doulton Kingsware jug "Quarrelling Dogs Come Halting Home" height 17cm, together with two others (3)
4 Flaschen Madeira, Sherry und Port, 2. H. 20. Jh.: 2 Flaschen Madeira, Medium Rich, Sandeman, Füllhöhe: mittlerer Flaschenhals; eine Flasche Sherry, Pedro Ximenez, Solera No. 11, J. Morlay Y CIA, Cádiz, Füllhöhe: obere Schulter und eine Flasche Offley Port Wine, Duke of Oporto, Ruby Port, Offley Forrester, Vinhos L.D.A., Füllhöhe: Halsansatz, 4098 - 0033

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