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Click here to subscribeWWI British war medal (241578 Pte L I Chick E Kent R), Masonic hallstone jewel (W Bro J H Talbott Chick) t/w 5 books - Fighting soldier by Major W A S Dunlop, The Soldier's Welfare (3rd ed), A.F.V. Recognition Sept 1942, Home Guard handbook for the L.D.V. by John Brophy & 1938 Field Service pocket book
J S Buckingham, "Travels in Mesopotamia. Including a Journey From Aleppo to Bagdad, By the Route of Beer, Orfah, Diarbekr, Mardin, & Mousul; with the Researches on the Ruins of Nineveh, Babylon, and Other Ancient Cities.", volume 2, 8vo, London, Henry Colburn, New Burlington Street, 1827, illus
A quality limited edition re-print of an 1861 British military Enfield Rifle drill / armourer's engraved instructional diagram, originally engraved by C King, Serjt of 78 co, Royal Marine (Light Infantry) and published by W S Paine, Bookseller A c, Hythe, 17 of 25, 62 cm x 47 cm
A quality limited edition re-print of an 1861 British military Enfield Rifle drill / armourer's engraved instructional diagram, originally engraved by C King, Serjt of 78 co, Royal Marine (Light Infantry) and published by W S Paine, Bookseller A c, Hythe, 8 of 25, 62 cm x 47 cm
A group of 7th Rajput Regiment badges, 5th Indian Infantry Division formation signs and related identity discs, those of Major W S Smith MC, 7th Rajputs, [ MC, London Gazette 27.7.1944 Lieutenant (temporary Captain) William Stephen Smith (93), 7th Rajput Regiment, Indian Army ´´In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma.´´ The Recommendation states: ´´During the operation on April 18 to clear the wounded from Kohima, a group of walking wounded came under heavy shell-fire and several were severely wounded. Drivers of lorries took cover, and the rapid evacuation of the wounded from the danger area was only made possible by the action of Captain Smith, who personally turned the lorry in the area being shelled and then rushed the wounded into it. Later in the day the whole medical staff were knocked out by mortar fire, and Captain Smith, regardless of personal safety, rendered first-aid until another medical officer could be brought to the scene.´]
TREBEX - A 1940's 9ct rose gold cased gentleman's manual wind wristwatch. The 23mm signed dial with Arabic luminous numerals, subsidiary dial, the case with fixed lugs, hallmarked Edinburgh 1943, 30mm.Currently winds and runs. The crown changes the hands. The printed numbers and track on the dial are very faint, through deterioration. The dial is also quite oxidised. The white paint on the hands is flaking off. The case has usual scratches all over but no dents.
WALTHAM - A rose gold plated full hunter crown wind lever pocket watch. The signed dial with black Arabic numerals and red Arabic outer five minute markers, subsidiary dial, the 17 jewel movement signed P. S. BARTLETT WALTHAM no. 14026218, the cuvette with engraved dedication dated 13.3.10, engine turned case, 50mm.Currently running. Slightly scratched case. A clean looking watch.
Two 9ct cased lady's manual wind wristwatches and an 18ct cased MuDu Lady's wristwatch. One with octagonal case and swing lugs, Swiss movement, Glasgow 1915; A 1930's cocktail watch, Glasgow 1930, and a MuDu antimagnetic 17 jewel wristwatch.The octagonal running, the other two not running.
TIMOR - A 1940's stainless steel manual wind Military issue wristwatch. The signed 25mm black dial with luminous Arabic numerals, seconds track and subsidiary seconds dial, 17 jewel movement, Timor case, screw down back engraved ↑ A.T.P 18065, no.15600, case 31mm.currently winds and runs.
ZENITH - A 9ct cased 1950's manual wind gentleman's wristwatch. With 27mm silvered dial, gilt Arabic quarter numerals and dagger batons, subsidiary seconds dial, signed 17 jewel movement, serial no. 4333291, hallmarked Birmingham 1953, 31mm Dennison case.Winds, but not currently running. Dial possibly polished.
J. W. BENSON - A 1970's 9ct cased automatic gentleman's wristwatch. The signed 30mm silvered dial with date aperture and centre seconds, ETA 2472 25 jewel Swiss movement, the case back hallmarked London 1971, weight of back 7.4g, on generic expanding bracelet.Currently running. Case good, glass scratched.
ST. MORITZ - A Swiss Military Ltd. Ed. chronograph quartz stainless steel wristwatch, ref. S/2732. With 28mm yellow dial, date aperture, rotating black and silver bezel, edition 197/400, dated 2008, case 46mm, guarentee card and box.Not running. In excellent, apparently unworn, condition.
RECORD WATCH CO - A 1940's stainless steel German military-issue wristwatch. The 28mm black dial signed Record Watch Co Genf, with luminescent Arabic numerals and hands, subsidiary dial, signed movement no. 022K, the case back stamped ‘STAHLBODEN D496491’, case 34mm.Currently running, the crown is a little stuck.
A British Military Army issue nickel cased lever pocket watch. The 42mm cream painted dial with Arabic numerals, minute track and subsidiary seconds, unsigned 15 jewel Swiss movement, screw case branded 'Bravingtons, LONDON' with military markings 'GS/TP ^ S 036252', 52mm.Currently winds and runs.
An 18ct gold emerald and diamond cluster ring, claw set oval faceted emerald, approximately 7.2 x 5.3mm, estimated approximate weight 0.60ct, surrounded by eight round brilliant cut diamonds, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.00ct, size S½, hallmarked London, 18ct gold, weight 4.4gOverall condition: GoodAll stones present and secureAbrasion and chipping to emeraldHeavy wear/scratches to mount
An Edward VII silver porringer and cover, mark of C. S. Harris & Sons Ltd., London 1906, of traditional baluster form, side with repoussé foliage, two caryatid embellished scroll handles, fully marked friction fitting cover similarly decorated topped with an urn finial, 17cm diameter over the handles, 11cm high, 469g (16.6ozt)
A Victorian silver bachelor's teapot, mark of R. & S. Garrard & Company, London 1853, in the Turkish style, the side with decorative panels, part marked piano hinged and domed cover similarly decorated and topped with a rosette finial, capped handle with ivory insulators, signed to the underside and numbered 32, 526.8g (16.9ozt)This item is offered for sale in accordance with the Ivory Act 2018 and has been assigned an exemption certificate Ref No: 68C6XXXFOverall in good condition. Some surface scratches, wear to the engraved decoration and minor dents and dings as to be expected and commensurate with age and use. Cover hinge loose. Finial leaning a little. Handle firm in the sockets. Some scuffing and staining to the underside. A little wobble when on a flat surface.
A George V silver hot water jug, mark of William Comyns & Sons Ltd. (Richard Comyns), London 1927, of squat baluster form, part marked piano hinged flat topped cover with milled edge, rattan covered S shaped handle, 17cm high, 430.3g (13.8ozt)Overall in good condition with no obvious sign of damage or repair. Some minor surface scratches and nicks as to be expected and commensurate with age and use, together with a minor bruise to the side. Hinge and handle both in good order. Hallmark clear and readable.
Edinburgh - A George VI silver 3-piece tea set with one addition, mark of Mackay & Chisholm, 1938, the teapot of oval panelled form, part marked piano hinged and domed cover topped with a brown finial, brown capped handle, signed to the underside, the milk jug and two handled sugar bowl to match; the hot water jug en suite, mark of S. Blanckensee & Son Ltd., Birmingham 1931, 1658.6g (53.2ozt) gross (4)
A Burmese star ruby and diamond ring, claw set oval cabochon star ruby, 15.99 x 13.25 x 6.74mm, shoulders set with tapered baguette cut shoulders, estimated approximate total diamond weight 1.80ct, size S½, unhallmarked, stamped '750', weight 16.1g, accompanied by a GRS report dated 8th January 2007, stating the ruby weight to be 16.05ct, with no indication of thermal treatment, origin Burma
An early 20th century 'Albert' watch chain with attached fob, mark not traced (JG&S), Birmingham 1921, 'curb' links, 6mm diameter, each marked 9 375, terminating in trigger fastenings, free running T bar suspended from a short length of chain supporting an oval swivel seal with bloodstone and cornelian in a simple C shaped frame, possible mark of Matthew Wilcox & Son, with Birmingham marks for 9ct gold, 1924, overall length 39cm, 58.6g gross (2)
A Victorian silver coffee pot, mark of R. & S. Garrard & Company, (Sebastian Henry Garrard), London 1894, of simple conical design, part marked piano hinged and domed cover topped with an acorn finial, brown capped handle and fluted spout, raised on a spread foot, 23cm high, 824.9g (26.4ozt)
A very interesting archive of over 80 letters written by First World War soldiers to the Reverend Herbert Tamplin, Vicar of Blakenall Heath, Walsall, all members were connected to the church.The letters include the following soldiers:Pte W Williams 43753 5 Platoon D Company, 1st Battalion R W Fusiliers, writing from India after the war about losing his friend at the Somme April - May 1918 and trying to contact the mother of Drummer Ted Gypless.Pte A J Appleby 1169 A Company No. 3 Platoon 1/5 South Staffs. Pte G J Yandley 20009 Pioneer Section 4th Grenadier Guards (Bell Ringer). A Jusker 119369 Royal Field Artillery, Giles Bloomer 3811 2nd Life Guards, Pte J Dawson 9451 3rd Battalion South Staffs Regiment C Company, Company Sargeant Victor Hough B Company 5(R) South Staffs Regiment, Harold Arrowsmith, Fred Wootton, S Taylor 19121 'K' Company 3rd Battalion Devon Regiment, Pte Tom Summer 19095 B Company, Pte S Smith 7996 C Company 4th Troop Reservist Cavalry Regiment, Jesse Hourse 6th Cheshire Regiment (chaplain), Harold 200514 South Staffs Regiment, Giles 3811 2 Section 7th Cavalry Brigade, Pte William Shorthouse 42962 C Company 4th Reserve Dorset Regiment, Pte J Renhard 9444, South Staffs 176 Infantry Brigade, the latter 2 both in Ireland in 1917/1918 during the uprising, Pte F Cockayne 201752 A Company 1st Platoon 2/5 South Staffs Regiment, S Taylor 19121 K Company 3rd Devons, Pte S Watson 39621 2/6 South Staffs Reg, Pte F Taylor, Henry Dutton, J Kidson, Pte B Dodd 8028 A Company, South Staffs Reg and Harold Bratte.Events mentioned in the letters include the following:Lord Kitchener's death, grenade training, trying to climb the ranks, a soldier trying to gain discharge to help his mother after becoming widowed, a man getting a Victoria Cross, dog fights, Zepplin Raids in the West Midlands, trench life and deaths, meeting of the Arch-bishop of Canterbury by the Chaplain, sensoring, being in Turkey and fighting against them, a Captain stating a Pte Mason was lost in a mission and much more.Overall, a fantastic and very interesting archive with a comprehensive focus on the 1st World War, and life on the front line, and training with first hand experiences of the war.
Alvar Aalto (Finnish, 1898-1976) for Finmar, pair of model 21 burr birch plywood chairs, each with Finmar labels to the backs, 84cm high x 47.7cm wide x 57cm deep (2). Note: The grandfather of the vendor of these chairs bought them in the 1930/1940's. He was Brian S. Roberts RIBA, who was the nephew and worked with Ralph Knot on the design of London County Hall. Ralph Knott (British 1878-1929) was responsible for designing the County Hall for the London County Council building, built in the Edwardian Baroque style. His first role was working for Sir Aston Webb, who was constantly applying for commissions via competitions, and worked on various buildings and famous landmarks in London today, including the Victoria Monument opposite Buckingham Palace, Admiralty Arch and the main building of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Knott set up his own offices in London in 1908 and won a competition to the design the County Hall, winning against several important 20th Century architects, including Edwin Lutyens. Condition Report: Both chairs display general domestic wear and tear and have aged differently, one being lower in height.Chair 1-scratches and abrasions to the back and seat, 3 x 2cm loss to seat edge at left front corner. Veneers dry overall and water mark to the upper right approx. 4cm. The rear edge at the top has a small area of separation to the plywood. Label to leg. Chair 2-scratches and abrasions to back, minor discolouration to seat, small loss to the to right back, dry overall. Label to seat
Motoring Interest: A collection of assorted vintage car brochures to include: 1950’s Triumph and Standard Cars. Triumph Mayflower, 2 Litre Saloon and Renown, Standard Vanguard Saloon and Estate Car, along with Accessories leaflet and price list. Generally in good condition with some age wear. Please assess photographs. (one bag)
Matchbox: A collection of assorted Matchbox 75 Series vehicles to include: nine models from 1970’s in complete boxes and fourteen models in damaged boxes with end flaps missing mostly at one end, along with eighteen models from 1980’s and 2000’s. Please assess photographs. (one bag)
N Gauge: A collection of assorted N Gauge to include: boxed Dapol EW&S locomotive ND005; unboxed Dapol EWS 66121 locomotive, Bachmann 7407 and Fleischmann Piccolo LOK 7 locomotive; and boxed Graham Farish part set, comprising one locomotive and one rolling stock wagon, Reference 7501. All contents in very good condition. Untested for working order. Please assess photographs. (one bag)
Motoring Interest: A collection of assorted vintage car brochures to include: 1940’s Morris and Riley. The Riley Aces and Golden Jubilee brochures, along with The Morris Eight series E and The New Morris Cars brochures. All in good condition. Please assess photographs. (one bag)
Matchbox: A collection of nine assorted boxed Matchbox 75 Series vehicles to comprise: Fire Pumper Truck 29, 8-Wheel Crane 30, Snow-Trac 35, Cattle Truck 37, Refrigerator Truck 44, Ford Corsair with Boat 45, Lyons Maid Ice-Cream Mobile Shop 47, S&S Cadillac Ambulance 54, and Greyhound Coach 66. Vehicles are in fair/good condition with some paint chipping, boxes in mixed condition, shelf and edge wear as expected with age, some with detached / taped boxed end flaps. Please assess photographs. (one bag)
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