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Click here to subscribeGeorge Cruikshank (1792-1878) etching of the Marquis of Anglesey ' A Sketch in the Island of Anglesey', 1820, together with a satirical portrait of James Scarlett, 1st Baron Abinger, in wig and gown, c. 1825, after Bentivoglio, both pub. George Humphrey London and two other 19th Century anthropomorphic lithographs by J. J. Grandville (4)
Richard Stone (b. 1951) original pen and ink card inscribed to Eric Morecambe from Richard Stone, wishing him well on his new ITV series, 1978, with humorous illustration, 23 x 27cmProvenance: Eric Morecambe sale, Hansons, January 2025. NB: Richard Stone, best know for his portrait of high society, including formal portraits of H.R.H. The Queen and Eric Morecambe
Ca. AD 138 - 160. A carnelian intaglio engraved with a portrait of a bearded man in left-facing profile, his hair arranged in short curls and crowned with a laurel wreath. The facial features are clearly defined, with a prominent nose, defined eye contour, and full beard and moustache, representing the emperor Antoninus Pius. The stone is set in a later gold finger ring with a tapering hoop.For similar see: D. Del Bufalo (a curator di), Catalogo illustrato della Glittica nella collezione Santarelli, n.i. 50 - 57c, p. 20.Size: D:17.73mm / US: 7 1/2 / UK: O 1/2; Weight: 10gProvenance: Private UK collection; formerly with R. A.; since the 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 1777. A gold ring with a rounded hoop supporting an oval bezel inset with a two-layered agate cameo. The upper white layer is carved in high relief with the bust of a man in profile facing right, his features carefully delineated, with curled hair, a long nose, and a slight furrow in the brow. The lower grey-blue layer provides contrast behind the portrait. The hoop bears the inscribed dedication: M. COLEMAN. 20·OCT:1777 · Æ: 60, marking the name, date, and age of the individual.For similar see: Catalogo illustrato dell Glittica nella collezione Santarelli, a cura di Dario del Bufalo,2009, inv. 47, p. 36Size: D:18.54mm / US: 8 1/2 / UK: Q 1/2; Weight: 6gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a London private collection, formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
Ca. AD 1 - 100. A silver ring with a thick, hollow hoop and a circular bezel engraved with a frontal portrait of Tyche within a dotted border.Size: D:17.53mm / US: 7 1/4 / UK: O; Weight: 12gProvenance: Private UK collection; previously acquired on the Holland art market in the 1990s. Reviewed by Sami Fortune, an ancient jewellery specialist.
Franco Gentilini - Portrait de femme, 1978Original lithograph on paper, not signed, not numbered. Published by San Lazzaro, Paris, 1978. Very good condition, 31 x 23.5 cm.Lithographie originale sur papier, non signée, non numérotée. Editée par San Lazzaro, Paris, 1978. Très bon état, 31 x 23,5 cm.
The rare and superb 'Operation Grapeshot' M.B.E., 'Monte Rogno' Virtuti Militi, 'Monte Cassino' Cross of Valor group of nine awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel T. Lipowski, 9th Heavy Artillery Regiment, Polish Army, whose remarkable life story includes a tragic episode during the Fall of Poland which saw him narrowly escape the fate of two of his comrades, who were arrested and murdered during the Katyn MassacreReturning to active service his extreme bravery attached to the 5th (Kresowa) Division in Italy saw him honoured on several occasions and even wounded during the Battle of Monte Cassino, being hit by shrapnel that had already passed through the lung of a brother Officer who stood besidePoland, Republic, Order of Virtuti Militari, breast Badge, 5th Class, silver and enamel, of wartime manufacture by Spink; Cross of Valor, with Second Award Bar; Cross of Merit, with swords, 2nd Type, silver-gilt; Army Medal; Monte Cassino Cross 1944, the reverse officially numbered '33078'; United Kingdom, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Italy, Kingdom, Croce al Valore Militare, sold together with an archive including a named cigarette case, portrait and photograph album and the named document of issue for the award of the M.B.E., overall good very fine (9)Virtuti Militari awarded 30 June 1944, the original citation (translated) states:'During the operations 'Adriatyk', he distinguished himself by working in difficult conditions under strong and accurate enemy fire, especially at the Observation Point on Monte Regano. He cooperated perfectly with the infantry, conducting accurate and effective fire, not breaking off observation despite the fire. With his behaviour, he set an exemplary example for officers and privates at the Observation Points, as always. He fully deserves the decoration.'Cross of Valor awarded 6 August 1944, the original citation (translated) states:'At Cassino he organized an Observation Point and stayed there. On May 10-12, 1944, despite heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire, he remained at the Observation Point and continued his work. On May 12, 1944, despite heavy fire, he left the Observation Point to get better information and moved forward. He was wounded, but he did not want to stop his work.'Second Award Bar awarded 1945.M.B.E. London Gazette June 1945, the original recommendation states:'During the period 9th -21st April 1945, this officer worked with the maximum devotion as B.M., F.A. 5th Kresowa Division Artillery, which was in support of the Infantry in their operations against lines of Rivers Senio, Santerno, Sillaro, Gaina and Idice. Major Lipowski made a particularly great effort and showed special dexterity on 19th April and night 19th/20th, when Headquarters 5th Kresowa Division was faced with the task of co-ordinating the fire plans not only of the Divisions Artillery but also Artillery under command of the neighbouring RAK Force (Reinforced 2 Polish Armoured Brigade with 2 British Royal Horse Artillery and 3 Polish Field Regiment in SP). Rud Force (3rd and 4th Polish Infantry Brigades supported by 5th Polish Field Regiment and 7PHA) and AGPA.Major Lipowski's skillful [SIC] Staff work at HQ 5th Kresowa Division Artillery on 19th April and night 19th/20th resulted in the rapid working out and co-ordination of the Artillery fire plans which effectively helped the Infantry and assisted the Armour in breaking down enemy opposition, crossing the Gaina River and approaching River Quaderno.The Staff work at HQ 5th Kresowa Division Artillery had to be completed in a limited time in order to prepare the above Artillery plans and called for great effort and extreme accuracy. Major Lipowski not only directed the Staff work most efficiently but shone as an example of adroitness and devotion to duty.'Note the number of the recipient's Monte Cassino Cross is confirmed upon the roll.Tadeusz Lipowski was born on 29 March 1904, the son of two flour mill owners. His parents were forced to produce food for the German Army during the Great War, whilst the young Lipowski attended the local grammar school. Joining the Infantry Cadet School in 1926 he transferred to the Artillery Cadet School the next year and was commissioned Lieutenant in 1929.September 1939 and escaping to fight againPosted to Bendzen, Lipowski was set to work training new recruits, he was still there when the German Army invaded Poland in September 1939. His Regiment was left in an exposed position and forced to withdraw to avoid being encircled.Lipowski was interviewed post-war and the interviewer wrote a summary of his experiences, this narrative takes up the story:'The regiment was soon split up and within three days it had been officially annihilated although splinter groups had joined other regiments to continue fighting. Tade was able to join the Le Wolf East Polish soldiers on the 21st September and together they had fought their way out of danger or so they thought. Similar situations repeated themselves throughout Poland where the soldiers fought bravely on their own without the support of their planes which had been destroyed during the first day and without the aid of advanced weaponry…'Not long later the Russians invaded as well, tightening the noose around the Polish Army, communications at the time meant that many soldiers were not even aware of the Russian attack. One of these was Lipowski who awoke in a wood one morning to the sight of a Russian soldier on patrol. Unsure of whether this man was a friend or foe he remained hidden as the unsuspecting Russian passed beneath his sights, it was not until later that he discovered how close he had come to disaster.As the Polish defences were overrun, the Regiments began to splinter in small groups either seeking to withdraw to France and carry on the fight or set up resistance organisations. Lipowski, accompanied by two brother Officers, returned to the town in which he had been at school. His sister was living in the town and while they planned their next step she concealed them in her home.His brother came up with a plan to move them to a safer location by dressing the three men in his suits and putting them in the back of a wagon driven by a friendly farmer. Lipowski was forced to borrow a suit by his brother however the two Officers with him refused as the suits were expensive and they didn't want to take them. Instead, they removed their rank pips and took on the appearance of other ranks.During the journey the travellers were stopped by a Russian soldier, the farmer attempted to explain away the soldiers in his cart however this was for naught:'The Colonel could remain silent no longer and admitted to the Russian that they were in fact Officers so that the farmer would not get into trouble. Tadek said nothing but looked straight ahead. These Officers were only two of the many who were shot at Katyn by the Soviet secret police and left to rot in the mass grave, later discovered and dug up by the Germans two years later. Tadek had once again narrowly escaped death by what he called "good luck".' (Ibid)Reaching an underground resistance organisation, Lipowski was concealed by them and on 25 December 1939 dressed as a civilian he set out for southern Poland and the border. At one point he was stopped by a German soldier and asked when he was going, for one heart stopping moment it seemed that he was caught. This was not the case however, and it turned out the German was drunk and looking for someone to share a beer with - Lipowski agreed to a drink and later the soldier even waved him off on the tr…
A fine Second World War D.F.C. group of six awarded to Pilot Officer F. Edmondson, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was lucky to survive at least four separate attacks by enemy fightersThe first of those close encounters occurred during 46 sorties as a Rear Gunner in Wellingtons of No. 37 Squadron in North Africa - most of them to Tobruk or in support of the El Alamein operations - followed by a second tour as a Mid-Upper Gunner in Lancasters of No. 166 Squadron, in which he completed 25 further sorties against targets in the heart of the Reich and elsewhereDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1944', with Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, sold together with Flying Log Book, embroidered Air Gunner's Brevet and Warrant Officer's rank insignia, and metal R.A.F. badge, generally good very fine (9)D.F.C. London Gazette 19 September 1944, the original recommendation states:'As a Mid-Upper Gunner this non-commissioned officer has taken part in 67 sorties against the enemy, being now on his second tour, on targets ranging from the Middle East and Occupied Territory to the most heavily defended targets in the Reich.He is skilled as a gunner and his vigilant watch, maintained through so many hours over enemy territory, has enabled his crew to reach the target, attack it, and return safely to base.His cheerfulness and example have greatly contributed to the morale of the gunners and his coolness and unquestioned courage have in no small measure contributed the success of his crew.For his determination and fine offensive spirit, he is recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.'Frank Edmondson volunteered for aircrew duties in October 1940 and was called-up in March 1941 to attend a Wireless Operator's course. Shortly afterwards, however, he transferred to an Air Gunner's course, in which discipline he qualified in September 1941 after several training flights in Whitleys.Having then attended an O.T.U. at R.A.F Wellesbourne and also served in Ferry Command, he was posted in July 1942 to No. 37 Squadron, a Wellington unit in the Middle East. Thus commenced a busy tour of operations as a Rear Gunner in which he completed 46 operational sorties, largely comprising raids on Tobruk and a few months later attacks on enemy tanks and motor transport during the El Alamein offensive in October 1942.As evidenced by the entries in his Flying Log Book, not a few of these outings were of an eventful nature, a case in point being his very first sortie, in which his aircraft was attacked by a Ju88 and Edmondson returned fire. Just five days later, in a strike against Tobruk on 9 July 1942, his pilot had to undertake a forced landing in the desert, owing to the weather and a shortage of fuel, and it was not until 11 July that the crew were located and rescued.Over the coming weeks and months, Edmondson made regular references to the Tobruk's searchlights and 'extremely accurate' A.A. fire, in addition to noting two further close encounters with Ju88s.Tobruk and El Alamein missions aside, he and his crew were detailed to attack enemy airfields in the vicinity of Fuka, in addition to a brace of strikes against targets in Rhodes, and his final sortie was against enemy armour west of Derna. Tour-expired by mid-November 1942, Edmondson was rested with an appointment as a gunnery instructor.But he returned to an operational footing as a Warrant Officer in February 1944 when he joined No. 166 Squadron, a Lancaster unit at R.A.F. Kirmington, this time as a Mid-Upper Gunner.His first two sorties - to Berlin on the 15th and Leipzig on the 19th - ended with his aircraft landing at alternative airfields. And, up until June 1944, Edmondson's Operational career continued apace, with regular visits to targets of the heavily defended kind, with Cologne, Essen and Stuttgart among them. So, too, Dusseldorf, on the night of 22 April, when his Lancaster was attacked by a Fw190. In the period marking the end of his second tour, he and his crew were delegated to half-a-dozen targets in France. Finally rested at the end of June - the same month in which he was recommended for the D.F.C. - Edmondson converted to ground duties in October and was commissioned as a Pilot Officer.Sold with a quantity of original documentation, comprising:(i)The recipient's R.A.F. Observers and Air Gunners Flying Log Book, covering the period August 1941 to October 1944.(ii)Buckingham Palace forwarding letter for his award of the D.F.C.(iii)A portrait photograph, in uniform.(iv)His R.A.F. Service and Release Book and Flying Clothing Card.(v)A congratulatory letter on the award if his D.F.C. from Air Vice-Marshal E. A. B. Rice, C.B., C.B.E., M.C.(vi)A Desert Air Force 'blood chit', in Arabic.(vi)A handwritten summary of his wartime career, 4pp., signed by the recipient.…
A very fine Korean War M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal A. Talbot, 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light InfantryA Regular soldier who shared in 'every action' in which his unit shared - including Operation 'Commando' in October 1951 - he won his M.M. for his gallantry during a fighting patrol when his Officer was severely wounded in the act of destroying an enemy bunker; Talbot sprung to action and assumed command of the Cover Party, saving the life of the stricken Subaltern by dressing his wounds and bringing down effective artillery fire to allow their coming out under a heavy hail of fire - he would go up to Buckingham Palace in March 1953 to receive his M.M. from the hands of The QueenMilitary Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (19043240 A. Cpl. A. Talbot. K.S.L.I.), minor official correction to surname; Korea 1950-53 (19043240 Cpl. A. Talbot. K.S.L.I.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 10 October 1952. The original recommendation - from Lieutenant-Colonel Barlow D.S.O., O.B.E., CO 1KSLI and dated 6 June 1952 - states:'Cpl Talbot has been a Rifle Section Commander in "B" Company 1 KSLI for the past thirteen months.Throughout this period he has demonstrated the highest qualities of a junior NCO. Loyal, sturdy in action, and determined to carry out his orders, he has participated in every action in which the Battalion has been involved.In particular on the night of the 29th January, Cpl Talbot was second in command of a fighting patrol, which was ordered to destroy an enemy occupied bunker.The bunker was located approximately 1,200 yards from the Company position. The patrol commander, 2/Lt Whybrow, dropped off a covering party 200 yards from his objective. Cpl Talbot was left in command of the covering party, consisting of himself, a wireless operator, and a bren group. On entering the bunker, 2/Lt Whybrow was seriously wounded and he ordered his patrol to leave him and return to the Company positions. Cpl Talbot then took command of the patrol and acted with great coolness. He passed an accurate account of the situation to Company HQ, which enabled artillery fire to be brought down to cover the withdrawal of the patrol. He then proceeded forward to the objective and moved 2/Lt Whybrow into dead ground, where he dressed his wounds and stopped him bleeding. He then ordered the party, carrying 2/Lt Whybrow back across no mans land, to the foot of the Company position. He moved his party back by bounds and kept Company HQ informed of his movements thus enabling artillery fire to be placed. This undoubtedly stopped the enemy from following up the patrol. 2/Lt Whybrow's life was saved and further casualties were inflicted on this patrol.This young NCO has over a long period commanded his section with skill and bravery and his devotion to duty merits recognition.'Alfred Talbot was born in November 1922 and was a native of East Garforth, near Leeds, West Yorkshire. Having been exempted from service during the Second World War as he was a farm labourer at Manor Farm, Garforth, he joined the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry as a Regular in 1947. He was transferred to the King's Shropshire Light Infantry at Hong Kong for the Korean War. The Battalion was then sent to Korea on 13 May to take over from the Middlesex Regiment.Operation CommandoThe object was for the K.O.S.B. to capture Point 355, with the K.S.L.I. supporting the left flank, with Centurion tanks from A Squadron, 8 Hussars being available as and when required. Early on 3 October 1951, D Company attacked and occupied Point 208. B Company - with Talbot to the fore - then passed through to occupy the next hill, incurring six wounded. C Company pushed through and attacked a spur; supported by fire from B Company they captured the position with two killed and seven more wounded.These positions were consolidated and held overnight. As dawn broke on 4 October, D Company went forward with tanks following on behind. The Company was to attack Point 210. As they moved forward they came under sustained fire from a heavy Chinese Machine Gun (M.G.). A Bren was sent to a suitable feature and engage the M.G., with the words "go and find it and get rid of it." With four magazines in his pouches, Lance-Corporal Norton (who won an M.M.) set off on the right flank looking for the enemy position. As he was getting into cover he was wounded by a ricochet in his left thigh. Ignoring his wound he engaged the M.G. and successfully knocked it out; it was later found to have been manned by three Chinese. This gun is now on display at the K.S.L.I. Museum. Whybrow noted the part he and Talbot would have played:''D' Company passed through with tank support and Andrew and I tackled the twin features comprising Pt 210. A bayonet charge in true story book style resulted in 10 Chinese dead and 12 Prisoners. Three of my chaps were hit. Platoon displayed guts and determination.'The following months saw the unit throw off numerous 'human wave' attacks from the enemy in order to hold their ground. It was to be that 'Hill 227' was added to the Battle Honours, much like 'Hill 355 ' for the K.O.S.B.Fighting patrol - M.M.The events which saw Talbot take his M.M., along with Whybrow losing his leg below the knee - and an M.C. for his troubles - are well described in the official citation. However, Dawney Bancroft wrote to the family of Whybrow after the events:'Pte Tearney was the man who endeavoured to cover John into the bunker. The entrance being so narrow this proved impossible. When John was hit, he pulled him out and threw him clear of further bullets. Tearney then sent [one of the brew-up group] to Cpl. Talbot, who was covering them with a machine gun [Bren at Bd. 3].Pte Bennett, the wireless operator, then got straight on to me and gave me exact details of the situation. His coolness and prompt action enabled me to take charge and cover the patrol back by boxing off the area with fire from various weapons.This probably prevented the enemy from following up. Cpl Talbot took charge of the withdrawal, which he did magnificently. Once they got him [John] into dead ground, he placed first field dressings on his wounds, which stopped the flow of blood and then wasted no time in getting him back to me. I couldn't have wished fora better conducted withdrawal. They worked as a first class patrol should do.Most praise must go to Cpl Talbot, and to Ptes Bennet and Teamey. (...) You will be glad to hear that John's old platoon hit back [later] with good measure to the score of 7-0. It has done their morale an enormous lot of good as they were a sad-faced lot for some days after John left.'Talbot would sail home in September 1952 and was to be re-united with Whybrow in March 1953 in order to be presented his richly-deserved G.VI.R. M.M. from the hands of The Queen at Buckingham Palace. It is fitting it bears his effigy, having been earned on 29 January 1952, just a few days before the passing of King George VI at Sandringham on 6 February 1952.Talbot was married for the first time at Garforth in August 1953. He died, having re-married, in Lincolnshire in January 1997; sold together with copied research, newspaper cuttings including portrait photograph and John Whybrow's Korea 1951-52 - Some personal impressions.…
United Arab Emirates, Dubai Police 2nd Series, Badge of Superiority (2), 1st Class, gilt, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 2nd Class, silvered, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Order of Excellent Service, 2nd Class, silvered; 3rd Series, Order of Sincere Service (3), 2nd Class, silvered, blank reverse, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 3rd Series, 1st Class, for 40 Years' service, gilt, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 2nd Class, for 20 Years' service, silvered, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 2nd Class, for 40 Years' service, silvered, with riband bar, in its case of issue, all by Fattorini, very fine and better (7)The Badge of Superiority is a stylised seven-armed star whose centre displays the all-seeing eye over an open book against a sunburst background. The reverse features the emblem of the Dubai Police alongside the award's name and rank designation.The Order of Excellent Service features a portrait of Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum with the Arabic inscription 'The Forgiven His Highness Shaikh Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum'. The portrait head was designed by Ian Rank-Broadley, whose effigy of Queen Elizabeth II appeared on all U.K. coins from 1998 until the ascension of King Charles III.The 3rd Series Order of Sincere Service displays the same portrait head of the Shaikh on the obverse. The reverse features the badge of the Dubai Police and the award's name and rank designation. The 1st Class is awarded to Officers, and the 2nd Class to non-commissioned Officers and individuals.…
A fine 1953 A.F.C. and wartime pilot's group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader L. K. Grzybowski, Royal Air Force, late Polish Air ForceA a Pilot in No. 131 Polish Fighter Squadron, he quickly saw action in September 1939 when he was credited with the destruction of two German aircraft, actions for which he was later awarded the Virtuti Militari, 5th ClassSubsequently taken P.O.W. by the Russians, he was released for service in the Polish Army in Russia and the Middle East, prior to reaching the U.K. and undertaking a protracted tour of 56 sorties of a 'Ramrod' nature in Mustangs of No. 306 Squadron in 1944-45, gallant work that won him the Cross of Valour and BarAir Force Cross, E.II.R., the reverse officially dated '1953'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Poland, Virtuti Militari, 5th Class, GR Tech type as issued in late 1944-45; Poland, Cross of Valour, with Bar, mounted as worn, together with his Polish Pilot's Badge, by J. R. Gaunt, embroidered R.A.F. uniform wings and Flying Log Books, generally very fine or better (9)A.F.C. London Gazette 1 January 1953.King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air London Gazette 1 January 1952.Leszek Kazimierz Grzybowski was born in Dabrowa Gornicza, Kielce, Poland on 20 December 1915 and entered the Polish Air Force College in August 1935.Duly qualified as a pilot, he joined No. 131 Polish (Fighter) Squadron at Poznan in October 1938 and was likewise employed at the outbreak of hostilities. As cited, he was quickly credited with the destruction of two German aircraft, namely a share in a He111 on 3 September and a Me110 on 9 September. He may also have contributed to the destruction of a Ju86. More certain, however, is the fact he was taken P.O.W. by the advancing Russian Army in the same month and remained behind wire until April 1942, when he was released for service in the Polish Army in Russia and the Middle East.Having then reached the U.K. in February 1943, he undertook a succession of training courses and joined No. 306 (Polish) Squadron in August 1944. Here, then the commencement of a protracted operational tour in which he flew 56 sorties in the unit's Mustangs over Austria, Belgium, Germany and Holland, the majority being of a 'Ramrod' nature and including numerous outings to the Ruhr and one to Arnhem in support of 'Market Garden' in September 1944. But he also flew several 'anti-diver' (V-weapon) sorties off the English coast in March 1945, And his final sortie, flown on 25 April 1945, was a trip to the Nazi playground of Berchtesgaden, home to Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest'.According to records held by the Sikorski Museum, he was awarded the Polish Cross of Valour in April 1945, a Bar in August 1945, and the Virtuti Militari, 5th Class on 25 July 1945, 'for actions in the Polish campaign in 1939, when serving in 131 Fighter Squadron'. He also appears to have been entitled to the Polish Air Medal and 2 Bars.Post-warGrzybowski retained his commission in the R.A.F. after the war and remained on the strength of 306 Squadron until January 1947, when he was posted to the Polish Re-settlement Corps in Framlingham, Suffolk. Several months later he joined a communications unit at R.A.F. Tangmere, about which time he was married to Joan Fleming at Carshalton Beeches, Surrey.Two further stints with the Re-settlement Corps having followed, he joined an instructor's course at South Cerney in early 1949, thereby shaping the future of his R.A.F. career and adding to his laurels the A.F.C. and King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air for services in the Central Flying School 'Refresher Squadron' at R.A.F. South Cerney.He continued to fly after his retirement from the R.A.F. in December 1970 and died in Tadcaster, Yorkshire in August 1992.Sold with a quantity of original documentation and photographs, comprising:i)The recipient's R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Books (4), covering the periods September 1943 to December 1950, January 1951 to December 1957, January 1958 to November 1970, and June 1971 to January1976, the first with ink endorsement regarding missing Polish Air Force log book and some 500 hours.ii)A small selection of career photographs, including a studio portrait in uniform and a card-mounted group photograph of 'B Flight, No. 4 Squadron' in June 1943, with multiple signatures to reverse.iii)A large selection of wartime and later correspondence, mainly in Polish, and including Red Cross communications from a Polish P.O.W., exchanges with fellow pilots in the U.K., and a reference from a former C.O. at R.A.F. Coltishall, dated 20 May 1947.…
South Africa, Zululand, King Cetshwayo kaMpande token/medallet, 19mm including suspension x 13mm, obverse with portrait and details 'CETEWAYO', reverse 'THE ZULU WAR MEDAL', very fineWhilst in captivity following his capture at the end of the Anglo-Zulu War, King Cetshwayo worked hard to keep British public interest alive in his circumstances and the fragile state of the Zulu kingdom. He received visitors both during his incarceration at Cape Castle and later on the farm Oude Moulen, and he became fashionable among visiting British gentry, many of whom became sympathetic to his cause. In order to further awareness, the King presented visitors with his autograph - which he was taught to write during his time in the Castle - and with these small medals, which were apparently produced for him by his admirers.They were also likely in hand when the King came to London in 1882 (with two die variants - with and without reverse legend), to great public acclaim. Captain Mitchell in the centenary issue of the South African Military History Society Journal gave further details and information has also been provided by Ian Knight. An example is held in the collection of the British Museum.…
United Arab Emirates, Dubai Defence Force Service Medal, by Spink & Son, mounted on pin for wear, very fineThe Dubai Defence Force Service Medal was awarded to all serving members of the Force prior to its amalgamation on 6 May 1976 into the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. About 15 of these medals were given to British personnel.The obverse face of the medal features text which translates as 'His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al-Maktoum Ruler of Dubai', surrounding a profile portrait of the Shaikh. The reverse text translates to 'Devoted Service to Dubai - Dubai Defence Force' and features a falcon standing atop a pillar with wings outspread. The suspension bar bears the dates '1971-1976'.…
A fine Georgian portrait miniature of a potentially-identified junior British infantry officer, circa 1814Portrait miniature, likely gouache on ivorine, of a youthful infantry officer in the British Army, facing half-right wearing a red coat with green facings, a single gold epaulette to the right shoulder, gold buttons and lacing to the buttonholes, and a white leather crossbelt with an oval plate bearing a Crown and numerals '49' in silver, faced with glass and contained within an old and extremely decorative gilded frame set with a floreate pattern, the reverse with traces of its original paper backing, the reverse of the portrait bearing the handwritten text in ink: 'Pinxit 1824' and a (now illegible) name and London address, the portrait proper measuring 67mm x 88mm, including frame overall 250mm x 270mm, some minor chipping to gilding on frame, otherwise good very fine and a most attractive imageThe sitter is likely Captain Harcourt Morton, who on 15 October 1814 married Martha Gammell, sister of Ensign James Gammell. Morton's military career encompassed commissioned service in the 14th, 49th, and 85th regiments of Foot and action in both the Peninsular War at the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro (May 1811), and in the War of 1812 at the Battle of Chrystler's Farm (11 November 1813). Morton retired as a Major, claimed a Military General Service Medal with two clasps for the above-mentioned battles (a unique combination) as a Lieutenant in the 85th Foot, and died on 4 June 1854 at the age of 68.…
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Capt: H. Dymes. 1st. Nat: Nat: Contgt.), suspension re-affixed, very fine, sold together with a portrait photograph of the recipientEx-Don Fosyth Collection.Harry Rawlins Dymes attended Cambridge University, gaining a Degree before embarking for South Africa some time in 1877/8. He held the appointment of Mathematical Master at Hilton College before looking towards Military Service. He was appointed to the 1/1st Natal Native Contingent as Lieutenant on 28 November 1878 and was advanced Captain on 3 January 1879. He served in various positions while with the Battalion; as Company Commander, Adjutant and also Paymaster.There are six pages concerning Dymes in A Soldier's Life by Durnford – this in the form of informative descriptions by Dymes of the forming of the unit and anecdotes presumably taken from letters or a diary, which recount his service from the training of the Battalion right up to the day Durnford left for Isandhlwana. Dymes had been destined to go with the Company he was Commanding but at the very last minute was recalled to take the duty of Battalion Paymaster (the Paymaster being ill) and his Company was split between Captain Stafford’s and Nourse to make two enlarged Companies rather than three, something that probably saved his life said Dymes!Dymes resigned his Commission at the end of May 1879 and applied for a post with the Civil Service, but by 20 September 1879 he had applied to the Colonial secretary for employment in the Colonial Force being raised - presumably for the Basuto Campaign. A unit named Dymes Rifles formed in 1880-81 that fought in Basutoland. The Captain died in Pietersmaritzburg on 26 September 1891, and thus did not live to claim a Medal for the latter campaign; sold together with copied research.…
A selection of various bronze plaques, castings and art pieces including a circular spinning plaque with male portrait, 4½" diameter; a bronze relief double-sided plaque depicting male and female form "Hope Love Unconditional for the Brave", 3" diameter; bronze rectangular plaque depicting reaching hands, 4¼" x 3" and others etc
*ISABEL LAMBERT RAWSTHORNE (NÉE NICHOLAS) (1912-1992) Double portrait circa 1960s, oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cmProvenance: The picture was inherited by descent from mother to daughter. The mother was friends with both Constant Lambert and Alan Rawsthorne (two of Isabel's husbands), as part of the same music circle. She remained friends with Isabel right up her twilight years when she lived in a cottage in Essex. Indeed the daughter vividly recalls visits, and the kind donation of old canvases to her brother as a young artist.Note: Isabel has been subjected to relative obscurity, probably due to her name changes from three marriages, and from being dismissed by society as merely the striking studio model, lover or muse of artistic icons such as Alberto Giacometti, Pablo Picasso, and Francis Bacon. Despite highly acclaimed exhibitions in the 50s and 60s, she has only recently received serious renewed recognition, which is now gaining pace and several paintings have entered public collections as a result.From a humble background she studied at the Liverpool College of Art, later winning a scholarship to the Royal Academy in London. After working with Jacob Epstein she moved to Paris to study at the Academie de la Grande Chamiere and associated with Giacometti, Tristan Tzara and the Surrealist Circle. Throughout her life she was within leading artistic circles, be they composers, dancers, artists or writers. It is notable that she became a respected scenery and costume designer for ballet and opera productions at the Royal Opera House.From 1949 she and Bacon showcased their figurative brand of modern art at the Hanover Gallery and exhibited in the ICA and British Council. Indeed the critic David Sylvester ranked her alongside Bacon, Lucien Freud, John Craxton and Peter Lanyon.It was during the 1960s and 1970s, with the deaths of Giacometti and her third husband, that the ethereal double portraits emerged and where the distinctive dead and sculpted likenesses evolved. This painting is almost certainly one of a portrait series of her late husband Alan Rawsthorne and his sister Barbara. The spectral faces dissolve into a void-like background, capturing the fragility of the human body. The doubling effect suggests the mirrored ballet studios in which she drew dancers at their craft. The grainy texture, created with sand highlighted with hints of pink, yellow and white, emphasises the shafts of light and the window behind.
*FRANK JAMESON (1899-1968) 'Portrait of Mrs Jacobs' oil on canvas, 48cm x 35cmProvenance: The Artist's Studio Sale, with stamps verso, Acquired from Clock Tower Antiques, Truro, Cornwall, 31st March 2000,Private collection, Dorset.Note: By repute the sitter was a member of the famed Jacobs family, producers of crackers and biscuits.
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