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A Tibetan metal prayer staff, 9cm long

A Tibetan metal prayer staff, 10cm long

World War II interest: Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (1874-1965) - a part smoked cigar from his voyage on HMS Duke of York 1941 and collected by the ships Chaplain Rev Robert Rowland Evans (Robin) (1900-1991), 9.5cm, accompanied by a hand written note 'smoked by the Rt Hon Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of England, on board H.M.S. Duke of York, when on passage to the lease and lend conference in Washington December 1941. Embarked at Greenock'. (Sold as an historical object only)PROVENANCE: Reverend Evans was a twin and one of seven brothers and three sisters, who joined the ministry after leaving St Davids College Lampeter. His twin brother, Rev Daniel Ivor Evans, also joined the church and became Anglican Bishop of Argentina and the Falkland Islands. Much of the history of Rev Evans and the cigar is gleaned from a recording he made in 1991 of his recollections of HMS Duke of York / Pearl Harbour. (HMS Duke of York was a was a King George V class battleship laid down in 1937 and commissioned into the Royal Navy on November 4th 1941.)Rev Roberts was appointed Chaplain of HMS Duke of York in 1941 and remained with her for the duration of the war. He 'joined her at John Brown's Yard in the Clyde' and for the first month or so he states that the main duties were 'oversighting the Russian convoys'. However, 'events moved quickly in November 1941, for we had a buzz in the ship that she was going to America'. The ship sailed south and Rev Evans recalls 'We returned to Scarpa and we were barely there when the ship altered course and came south again when the Captain announced a disaster that which was taken very badly by our ships company....it was, um, a day of gloom and despair and we were barely south on the return journey when the disaster of Pearl Harbour occurred'. It was after this that he states that the ship moved to sail to America taking with them 'the Prime Minister of England and his Chiefs of Staff and military advisors'. He goes onto recount that a reserve officer from HMS Caroline came onboard to manage the War Room. While 'he and I were in conversation in the preparation, there suddenly appeared the Prime Minister followed immediately by some of his chiefs of staff. I remember vividly Sir Dudley Pound, First Sea Lord, arriving first and sitting himself down and followed by other Chiefs of staff which included CIGS Sir John Dill, Lord Portal and, I believe, the Chief Military advisor Canadian Government. It was certainly a moment of gloom. I felt "I'm in Court, out of my depth and certainly out of place" but as I made my move to make my exit the Prime Minister said to me "Please abide Padre" and I did for a moment or two and then edged my way out'.HMS Duke of York transported Churchill to America to meet with President Roosevelt after the attack on Pearl Harbour and Americas entry into World War II to support the allies. It was the ship that transported Churchill to the Arcadia Conference (Dec 22nd 1941 - Jan 12th 1942) where many key war decisions were made including the drafting of the Declaration by the United Nations which became the basis of the United Nations when it was founded in 1945.

Antique Japanese carved ivory netsuke seated man with walking staff. Export of this item would be subject to CITES approval. Height 5cm approx.

ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTION: An assortment of SIX signed photo s, all approx. 6x4 or slightly smaller signed by Kathy Staff, David Haig, Bill Fraser, John Alderton, Christopher Strauli and Harry Towb, The Army Game. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.99, Overseas from £7.95

Actresses signed collection. 30 6x4 photos, colour and b/w. Some of signatures included are Janet Brown, Millicent Martin, Denise Nolan, Marti Caine, Kathy Staff, Lorraine Chase, Helen Bonham-Carter, Angela Thorne, Gemma Jones, Maureen Lipman, Amanda Holden, Emelia Fox, Sian Phillips, Janie Dee, Sheridan Smith, Alison Steadman and more. Some dedicated. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.99, Overseas from £7.95

An interesting Victorian walnut and marble top and mirrored back credenza, having mirrored door - the owner believes that this was an item removed from Osborne House in the 1870's, when staff and contents of house were being reduced, following the death of Prince Albert. The use of the carved and prominent Prince of Wales feathers would tend to support this. CONDITION REPORT marble is finesmall foxing to mirror at top

A rare early to mid 20th century (possibly older) Tufnell Royal Navy signal practise flag box. Large wooden case, with brass folding miniature masts to the lid. To the main section are a large quantity of metal painted / enamel signal flags. Used for training of Naval staff in signals on ships. The box marked in various sections for various types of flag. Fascinating piece of apparatus. Box measures approx; H14cm x L81cm x W37cm. Rare. 

Scarce Second World War cipher telex relating to the unconditional surrender of German forces to the allies and Soviet High Command.Provenance: From Francis Cook, a member of Churchill's staff, document signed on reverse by those working in the office

Collection of tropical / desert Second World War period uniforms - to include Royal Engineers Staff Sergeant jacket with buttons and insignia, 8th Army shorts, Aertex shirt and other items

*Medals. A WWI Nursing group to Staff Nurse M. Relph, Territorial Force Nursing Service British War and Victory Medals (S/Nurse M. Relph), extremely fine together with a St Pancras Infirmary tribute medal, bronze, engraved 'S.P.I. North M. Relph 30th January 1910, a Territorial Force Nursing Service Cape Badge, Guild of Service 1903 badge plus related silver and enamel badge, sold with copied research Staff Nurse Margaret Relph was serving with Territorial Force Nursing Service at 5th Northern General Hospital in Leicester at was later posted for active service overseas during WWI being promoted to Staff Nurse. Post war service saw her in King's Lynn with The Queen's Nursing Service. (6)

*Regimental Silver. Victorian silver cigarette case by George Unite, Birmingham, 1899, engraved 'Imperial Yeomanry Trooper S. Wilcox from Staff Sergt. Farrier E. Perkins in recognition of his kindness in South Africa 1901', gilded interior with elasticated straps, 9.5 x 7.5cm, approximately 3.5oz (1)

*Nix over Six coloured car badge. A F. W. Woolworth staff member's car badge, a company whose maxim was 'Nothing over Six Pence'. The black and red enamels a little scratched. (1)

*TT Memorabilia. Racing and All That, Stirling Moss and Mike Hailwood, Edited by John Thompson, 1st edition, 1980, black & white plates, signed by Hailwood and Moss on title-page, original cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, together with a typed letter signed from Pauline, the widow of Mike Hailwood, April 1981, a pre-printed thank you letter for the kind messages of sympathy, addressed in her hand to Graeme, David, contributors & staff of 'Motorcyclist's Handbook', one page, 8vo, plus a copy of the 1981 edition of the Motorcyclist's Handbook, original blue plastic covers lettered and decorated in silver, plus Hailwood (Mike & Macauley, Ted), Hailwood, new edition, 1978, black & white plates, original cloth in dust jacket, plus a DVD of Champion Hailwood, Profile of a Legend, reissue, The Telegraph, 2014, signed 'Dad. David Hailwood [son]' on upper sleeve, plus two original unpublished 35mm transparencies photographed by the vendor of Hailwood on the 500cc Yamaha at the 1978 TT [copyright withheld], plus an entrant/competitor paddock pass, official souvenir programme, official race guide, Motorcyle Weekly Hailwood promo decal and a local TT newspaper for the same 1978 TT races, plus a 1981 Hailwood tribute issue of Motorcycle magazine, a 45rpm vinyl disc 'Sound Stories, Stars of Speed! Mike Hailwood' (EP303), circa 1963, narrated by Murray Walker, in original sleeve, all contained in a Telegraph London Motorcyle Show 2014 unused goody bag S.M.B. (Mike) Hailwood MBE (1940-1981), multiple world champion and TT winner. This year is the 40th anniversary of Mike Hailwood's victorious return to the Isle of Man TT Races in 1978, some 11 years after retiring from motorcycle racing. The vendor was editor of the Motorcyclist's Handbook, for which Mike contributed a foreword and Hall of Fame chapter. (15)

*Phocas (602-610), Gold coin with Solidus, Constantinople, gold coin, with draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing crown without pendilia holding globus cruciger, rev. angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by Christogram and globus cruciger, excellent condition, 4.4g (1)

*Pennant. SA - Scarce Sturmabteilung Car Fender Pennant, retaining original case and cover, fender pennant is in overall very good condition, early bakelite type, with plastic weather covering, correctly marked with 'RZM' code, some minor cracking Commonly used on vehicles throughout the Reich, this particular example was for members or staff in the SA - Sturmabteillung. Purchased in Germany in the 1970s. (1)NB: From the Putnam Greene Collection

Carter (Thomas Fortescue). A Narrative of the Boer War: Its Causes and Results, new edition, J.C. Juta & Co./John Macqueen, 1896, original rust-brown cloth gilt, a little rubbed and marked, together with Gibson (George Fleming), The Story of the Imperial Light Horse in the South African War 1899-1902, 1st edition, G.D. & Co., 1937, colour frontispiece, monochrome plates, maps, etc., original dark green morocco gilt, rubbed and marked, endpapers renewed, 8vo, plus Hall (Richard T.), Prince Alfred's Guard; Its History. With notes relating to the volunteer movement in Port Elizabeth, 1st edition, Port Elizabeth, Cape Colony, 1906, monochrome illustrations after photographs, including some folding, original printed boards, rubbed and slight wear to edges, with some discolouration, small 8vo, and other Boer War history and reference, including H.E. Colville, The Work of the Ninth Division, 1901, Lady Briggs, The Staff Work of the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1901, Grant Richards, 1921, H.H.S. Pearse, Four Months Besieged, The Story of Ladysmith, 1900, Sidney Peel, Trouper 8008 IY, 1901, Harold Brown, War with the Boers, 5 volumes, circa 1900, Ryno Greenwall, Artists & Illustrators of the Anglo-Boer War, Fernwood Press, 1992 (signed), R.G. Hackett, South African War Books, an illustrated bibliography, 1994, A.G. Pratt, The 1st Battalion Essex Regiment in South Africa 1899-1902, Boer War Books, 1998, limited edition 50/125, some marine history, including Basil Lubbock, etc, mostly original cloth, various sizes (approximately 175 volumes)   (6 shelves)

*Medals. 1914-15 Star to a Civilian Motor Driver later commissioned 2nd Lieutenant, Royal Flying Corps, 1914-15 Star (F.G. Sherlock.), good very fine and scarce, sold with a copy of the Medal Index Card Civilian Motor Driver Francis George Sherlock served on Western Front driving for the King's Mess, Central Headquarters, Royal Flying Corps, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the RFC on 5 April 1917. The medal index card included is unusually detailed as it would appear that Sherlock made an application for his Star in 1919 being listed on the Roll of Civilian Motor Drivers (R.A.C. Owners Drivers) for which there were 226 members and 24 staff, 3 winning the VC and 12 DSO's. He resided in 8 Hyde Park Place, London. (1)

A BOER WAR PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM inc 4th DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. A well laid out original photograph album of 48 images, bringing the Boer War alive. Starting with the Orange River Railway Station, another with Boer POW's arriving. A Siege Train leaving, Orange River Military Camp and the River Bridge and Blockhouse, with Faithful Durhams below. Doctors and Nurses of the Military Field Hospital. Wounded Boers captured at the Battle of Magersfontein, including a 14 year old Boer Prisoner with one leg who was captured there. New Zealand Field Battery, with a 15 Pounder Elswick Gun. Naval guns on route to the front. Howitzer guns for the Relief of Kimberly, etc Modder River Bridge after damage by the Boers, with armed Boers below. Boer Prisoners captured at the Battle of Belmont, also at Sunnyside Cape Colony. Railway transport damaged by Boer fire, Military Sports celebrating the Relief of Mafeking. Colonel Lambert 4th Durhams Military Commandant Orange River, together with his Staff. Also the 4th durhams Military Band. Australian Medical Corps, Vetenary Corps. 3rd Royal Munster Fusiliers leaving for England Feb'y 1902, etc Very clear notations of area and details in most cases, below the images.

AN IMPORTANT Q-SHIP DSM. P-ALBUM AND RELATED FAMILY MEDALS. A Metropolitan Police 1887 Service Medal awarded to P C C Deacon. A Society For the Protection Of Life From Fire, bronze award (Man & Woman type), in bronze. Named to Charles Deacon for services at 13 Gloucester Place, Hyde Park, London. 17th November 1889. Citation Details are as follows, from the original award. The Royal Society for the Protection of Life from Fire. (Patron the Queen). This Certificate in addition to a Bronze Medal, is awarded to 184f Police Constable Charles Deacon in testimony of prompt and efficient aid rendered by him at a fire on the 17th Day of November 1889, at 15 Gloucester Place, Hyde Park W. 20 New Bridge Street. E C. 13th February 1890. By order of the Trustees, signed George Cooke. 12" x 9.1/4" approx. A Distinguished Service Medal named to 237806 W H Deacon PO. English Channel 3 Sept 1917. (Action against a German Submarine) A Naval General Service Medal with bar Persian Gulf 1909-14, named to 237806 W H Deacon AB HMS Espiegle. (A Crew of 150 Officers & Men) Cadmus Class and the last RN ship to have a figurehead, though no sails were fitted. Took part in Gun Running duties and when war was declared 5/11/1914 engaged and silenced a significant body of Turks. A 1914/15 Star named to 237806 W H Deacon PO RN. British War & Victory Medals named to 237806 W H Deacon PO RN. With an original Newspaper account of his Service and Death on HMS Esk . LOST OVERBOARD. Newbury Mans tragic death off Spain. Life-long Naval Career. A well known Newbury man Petty Officer William Harry deacon was 'Lost Overboard' from HMS Esk, while employed in Operations off the coast of Spain, during recent severe weather. He was the son of the Late Mr Charles Deacon, who kept a General shop at North Villa, Boundary Road, Newbury. He was aged 47. Petty Officer Deacon lost his life in the service to which he devoted his career. He joined the navy at the early age of 16 and after the usual training ship period, joined the Home Fleet. In 1910 he was drafted to the East Indies station, where he took part in the campaign to suppress Gun Running. For this he was awarded the Persian Gulf Medal and clasp, and he returned to England in 1913. Early in 1914 he joined the Destroyer HMS Hardy,m which was employed off the coast of Ireland, again supressing Gun Running At the Outbreak of War he was serving in the North Sea and his ship was badly damaged by enemy gun-fire at the Raid on Hartlepool. He was in the Battle of Jutland on board HMS Barham, and was in the thick of the battle, when over 60 men were killed. In 1917 he volunteered for Q Boats or Mystery Ships campaign against enemy Submarines. His ship was sunk but he was rescued and afterwards received the Distinguished Service Medal In 1920 he was lent to the Australian Navy and went in the new Destroyer Anzac to Australia, where he served for 2 1/2 years. On his return to England he served as Petty Officer and Torpedo Coxswain on various Destroyers. In 1927 he was drafted to China and served on the Yangtse-Kiang river, during the China-Japanese trouble. Returning to England in 1930 he came out of the navy on pension and had several jobs in civilian life. Petty Officer Deacon rejoined the navy in July 1936, and only last Christmas came to Newbury on leave, to stay for a fortnight with his stepmother, Mrs Deacon of 5, Gilders Square. It was during manoeuvres off the Coast of Spain in Thursdays severe weather that he lost his life. Family provenance gives him washed overboard, whilst delivering a message to the bridge. A 1914/15 Star named to J3105 J E Deacon AB RN. British war & Victory Medals named to J3105 L Smn J E Deacon RN. Details from an original Newspaper Cutting. The brother of William Deacon he also has quite some service to relate. Seaman John Deacon who has recently been home on leave to visit his parents, has had an adventurous career for a young man of not more than 25 years. Joining the navy when quite a boy, he was sufficiently advanced to take part in patrol work in the early days of the war, and then at the time of the Gallipoli adventure, he was ordered to the Dardenelles. He was one of the survivors when the Irresistible was sunk, having been in the water for over half an hour. He afterwards joined a landing party on the Gallipoli coast, and was wounded in one of his legs, directly he landed on the beach, but this was disregarded as a small scratch. He went on and was afterwards brought down with another wound in the other leg, but he managed to carry on until the mission for which his party landed was accomplished. Returning to Headquarters where he found that only he and another man had survived the Turkish fire. Seeing that the above was Deacons first holiday, it would be agreed that he had finally merited the same. A 1914/15 Star named to PO 2952 Pte A Rendall RMLI. British War & Victory Medals named to PO 2952 Pte A Rendall R M L I. A Royal Fleet Reserve LSGC Medal, named to Ply 2592 B22 A Rendall Pte RFR. An original newspaper cutting (spells his name wrongly) states: Veteran of Boer War. Merriott mourns Mr A Raindle. A veteran of the South African War and First World War Mr Abel Raindle of Broadway , Merriott (Somerset) who died on Wednesday week aged 95 years, was buried at Merriott on Saturday following a service in All Saints Church, conducted by the Rev R N Bathgate. Mr Raindle joined the Royal marines at the age of 17.1/2 years and retired from the service after the South African War. He then joined the staff of Fisherton House as attendant and served for 15 years. He was recalled to the Colours on the outbreak of war and on his return was employed as a gardener at Russell Square. The Principal Mourners were Mr & Mrs J Deakin, who had married his sister. Together with a large framed print of HMS Irresistible sinking, 30" x 4". A photograph of Abel Rendall wearing his medals.Another of the Victory March through Newbury. A war Illustrated copy of Nov 26th 1914. Another of a family portrait by Christopher of Crewkerne and Yeovil. Father, Mother, Daughter and three Sons or Sons in Law. aw. The Bible presented to J Deacon, on leaving HMS Impregnable, 1909. A photograph of some of the ships crew of HMS Britomart. A magnificent album of photographs of William Deacon's service after WW!. Shipping and other scenes of Hong Kong, Shanghai, including bodies in the Streets of Canton 1927. Gt War German Guns at Tsing-Tao. Recovering a crashed Seaplane, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Sea Trials, Saigon, Malacca, Australia, Cheffo, Pekin, Wei hi Wei, Aden, Suez Canal, etc. Mostly taken whilst serving on HMS Cumberland, including Dry Dock shots. Amazingly William Deacons older brother joined the R Navy, and was lost overboard before the Gt War. See Illustration

A MERITORIUS SERVICE MEDAL (TANK CORPS) GROUP. A 1914 Star named to T-26589 Dvr R MacDonald ASC. British War & Victory Medals named to S4-158840 S Sjt F MacDonald ASC. MIC details state that Roland MacDonald forfiet's his medals. (RASC Records forwards list for Forfietures of Medals) (Roland MacDonald Pte T/Sjt) Frank MacDonald Staff Sergeant RASC attached Tank Corps. Place Gazette Reg Paper 2137/5618 Sched No 284394. Awarded the MSM (France). Tank Corps Book of Honour S Q M S MacDonald RASC attached Tank Corps awarded the MSM (page 84) On his medals he is 158840 W O Cl 2 on his pair, Staff Sergeant on the MSM RASC. See Illustration

A STAFF NURSES GT WAR PAIR. British War & Victory Medals named to S Nurse M J Branigan. A Q M N C Staff Nurse from 14 Stainer street, South Circular Road, Dublin. Who served in France from 28/5/1918 until 1/5/1919. Attached 3rd London General Hospital. (The Nursing Medals which appear in a later Lot, may well be hers)

A MAGNIFICENT (9th) Q O LANCERS SILVER CENTREPIECE ON PLINTH. Hallmarks for 1872 by the London Makers Stephen Smith, of considerable size and fine detail. A 9th Lancers Officer with lance in hand, stood beside his horse beneath a palm tree. Complete with sword, saddle, reins, pistol, and associated patrolling equipment of the period. With rocky ground below and engraved on a plain rock-face, 'A 9th Lancer Indian Mutiny 1857-58'. Then below this where horse, officer and palm tree are all screw mounted hence detachable, a hard wooden shaped base. Below this is the oval shaped lower plinth mount, adorned with a 9th Lancers badge on one panel, in silver form. This taken from the 9th Lancers Pouch design AR entwined with reversed AR, in the associated lot. Another silver plate on a plinth panel is engraved with the following details. Surgeon John James Clifford MD was attached to the 9th Lancers around 1854, serving for many years as their Surgeon including during the Indian Mutiny. It was in this War that he was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal with three bars, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow and Delhi. (See associated previous lot) It was also here that the Regiment were given their nickname, The Delhi Spearmen for their actions . Renamed the 9th Lancers in 1861, with several Victoria Crosses awarded to the Regiment over various Wars and Campaigns. Described as 'The beau Ideal of what a British Cavalry Regiment ought to be in oriental countries. The centrepiece bearing hallmarks to tree roots, ground and many other parts. The plinth has a later replacement wooden end turned end fitted. John James Clifford was born in Sligo Ireland. 8th September 1821. MD Edinburgh 1843. 7th August 1846 S Staff 18th August 1846 96 Foot. S Staff 2nd Class 9th Dragoons 27th January 1854. A Surgeon 2nd Class 9th Dragoons 28th August 1857. Surgeon Major 9th Dragoons 7th August 1866. Retired on Half Pay with Hon Rank of D I C 2nd December 1871 Died at Slough Buckinghamshire 3rd September 1889. His Will states, John James Clifford or sometimes James John Clifford, formerly of Chair in County Tipperary in Ireland. Late of Cloonburg, MacKenzie Street, Slough in the County of Buckinghamshire. Surgeon of the 9th Lancers who died 3rd September 1889 at Cloonburg. The will was proved at the Principal Registry by the Revd George Hewitt Hodson, of The Vicarage Enfield Middlesex. Personal Estate £2,816,9/2d. The surviving Executor. See Illustrations

THE GSM bar PALESTINE TO 2-Lt G S BRODRICK IRISH GUARDS. A General Service Medal bar Palestine awarded to George Sinclair Brodrick, who was awarded the MBE in 1945. For service with the Canadian Army in N W Europe 6th June 1944-until May 1945. Also a War Medal 1939/45 unnamed as issued , with a miniature set of medals mounted for wear. MBE-GSM bar Palestine- 1939/45 and France & Germany Stars. Defence & War Medals. 2-Lt G S Brodrick was commended for bravery during the Palestine Campaign. Born George Sinclair Gould on the 15th April 1915, to his mother Guinevere Sinclair. His maternal grandfather being Sir Edward Sinclair, Provost of Trinity College. A Gaiety Girl appearing in 'The Girl on the Film' , when the son of the then worlds richest man Jay Gould USA fell for her. 5'.6" tall with a tremendous figure and attractive looks, he rushed backstage to meet her. Armed with flowers and a desire for her that was unstoppable, the romance began. Soon she was living in his townhouse on 74th Street, or at a 'Tudor Mansion' at Rye on the New York Coast. Another well known meeting place was on his moored yacht. It was not long before his then wife Edith, was told of the affair. Having lost her figure due to a strong liking for candy, she set about to lose some weight and win him back. A year after George was born, a sister Jane was born to himself and Guinevere. this to mutterings 'Another of Georges Bastards has been born'. Edith's attempts to lose weight knew no bounds, including Steam Baths, Golf every day on their private 9 hole course, also massages. One Sunday in November 1921, whilst playing golf with her husband she collapsed whilst teeing off on the 5th green. She made no sound as she fell and despite attempts to revive her including carrying her to the Casino for help. After some 20 minutes she was pronounced dead . Doctors pronounced her dead of a heart attack, beneath her clothing she was encased in a rubber suit. Described as being wrapped like a mummy. George now turned to Guinevere more than ever, they married in May of 1922 at Lakewood. Gossip followed them so they moved to first England, later to Scotland. They leased Castle Grant from the Earl of Seafield, fishing, shooting and playing golf. Within the year the holiday in France ended in tragedy, when George contracted and died of Pneumonia. His estate was originally set at $30 million dollars. He left his wishes for it to be split equally between his ten children. After a while his estate was set at $15 million dollars. It was further reduced to $5 million dollars. Soon the siblings were fighting for what was left. Law suits stating George and his two sisters were born out of wedlock, took their toll on the will of their Grandfather Jay Gould. Once considered the worlds richest man, law suits took their toll. Actions ran over four years, costing the then record $2.7 million dollars. After the settlement where they had reduced shares, Guinevere married the Viscount Dunsford, heir to the 1st Earl of Midleton, after his divorce from his wife Peggy. They moved to England and brought Eastwell Park in Kent, filling it with antiques and paintings. It was then decided George and his sisters, should take the name Brodrick (Midleton). George was entered into Eton where after arriving he excelled at most sports, filling the Mr Butterwicks House dining room sideboard with trophies. Described by Peter Carrington later Foreign Secretary, as an 'extraordinarily nice person, our No1 hero.' He later attended Trinity College Cambridge, arriving in a chauffeur driven new Bentley 4.2.litre sports. He payed an young gentleman to attend all the lectures, then provide him with comprehensive notes prior to his finals. He sailed through them! After graduating he joined the Irish Guards, serving in Egypt from late 1937. It was here he was commended for 'Gallant and distinguished conduct in operations against armed insurgents. When war broke out he was posted with his battalion to Norway, to eject the German Forces who had occupied Narvik. In May the battalion was embarked in the Polish vessel Chobry. On the 14th May Heinkels attacked and successfully bombed the ship, killing all the senior officers. The remaining 15 junior officers including Brodrick, to marshal the Guardsmen on to the Destroyer HMS Wolverine. In 16 minutes 694 officers and men were rescued. The Captain of the destroyer remarked later that the 'superb discipline of the Irish Guards' made the rescue possible. Transferred to the 3rd Battalion he was in 1945 awarded an MBE for his services, whilst on the staff of the Canadian 1st Army in N West Europe. He married Mhari nee Gourlay, in the Guards Chapel in 1940. After the war they settled at Eastwell and farmed some 3,000 acres. It was difficult after the Army having requisitioned it during the war. The put in a huge effort to get it running again, in returning the land to being productive. Guinevere died in 1976, two years later he and his family moved to Dunley Manor, where he served as a JP for 17 years. George died in 2004. War Services 1939-45. Born 15/4/15 Univ Cand. I Gds 2/Lt 30/1/36 (28/8/37) Lt 30/1/1939. A/Capt 13/7/1940-12/10/40. T/Cptn 13/10/40-29/1/1944. Captain 30/1/44 (act Mjr 1/10/44) Palestine 1936-39 Medal and Clasp. London Gazette 21/6/45 MBE. See Illustration

A CBE GROUP OF (8) MEDALS TO A BRIGADIER R A. A cased QE11 period Commander of the British Empire award, with award document, also associated paperwork. A 1908 issue India General Service Medal with the bar North West Frontier 1930-31. Named to Lieut J M W Tiltley RA. 1939/45, Burma and France & Germany Stars, Defence and War Medals (MID Emblem), unnamed as issued. A General Service Medal George V1 issue, with bar S E Asia 1945-46. The last (7) mounted for wear. Complete with a matching miniature group, with the CBE present for wear. John McLaren Worsley Titley was born on the 8th January 1906. 2/Lt Royal Artillery 29/1/1929. Lt " " 29/1/1930 Capt " " 31/1/1938. Adjudant 1/10/1938-25/12/1938. A Major " 2/7/1940-1/10/1940 T Major " " 2/10/1940-4/1/1943. Major 29/1/1944 A Lt Col " 5/10/1942-4/1/1943. T Lt Col " 5/1/1943-4/1/1943. WS Lt Col " 1/2/1946. Act Col " 1/8/1944-31/4/1945. T Col 1/2/1945-11/4/1945. Brigadier 25/10/1954. Educated at Rossall School After serving in the 6th Anti Aircraft Brigade R Artillery, he joined the 10th (Zhes Mountain Battery) at the Mountain Battery Training Centre, Ambala, India. He was awarded his India General Service Medal (1908 issue) whilst serving in the 23rd Mountain Brigade, Royal Artillery. GSO 2nd Grade 2/12/1940. Mentioned in Despatches LG 26/7/1940 Page 4580. Served in Army HQ India. Also as a Military Intelligence Staff Officer Bengal, 19/1/1934-5/11/1935. Awarded the General Service Medal bar S E Asia named to Lt Col J M W Titley RA. for his posting to Saigon from the 10/10/1945 until February 1946. Retired with the rank of Brigadier in the mid 1950's.

High Commanders of the RAF book, with a complete set of the 22 flown VIP signed covers inside. Includes Viscount Trenchard signed by his son, Sir Frederick Sykes signed by Dora Sykes, Sr J. Some of the most senior commanders of the Royal Air Force are already well known and have received considerable attention from historians and biographers. Little, however, has been written about most of those who have held the highest appointment the Service has to offer. The 22 biographies in this book include all 19 past Chiefs of the 3 Air Staff and three other very senior commanders. Drawn from a wide cross section of the nations talent, their varied careers reflect the history of the Service itself, in war time as well as in peace time. This account of the careers and achievements of some of the most outstanding men in the Service is based on Air Commodore Henry Proberts research in the extensive archives of the RAFs Air Historical Branch and on interviews with many of the commanders themselves. Each had to face different challenges and differing circumstances, from fighting for and building an air force, to leading that force in war and then preserving it, and this book shows how these distinctive individuals not only foresaw the potential of air power but enabled it to be realized to the full. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.99, Overseas from £7.95

CELADON JADE 'LANDSCAPE' BRUSHPOTQING DYNASTY, 18TH/19TH CENTURY finely carved in varying levels of relief around the exterior with two scholars, their female consorts and an elderly man holding a staff in a rocky and jagged landscape laden with overhanging pine, the stone of a pale celadon colour with some pale caramel inclusions11cm highProvenance:Private Scottish collection; purchased from William Clayton Fine Chinese Jade, Porcelain and Works of Art, London, in the 1960s and 1970s.

BLUE AND WHITE 'SHEPHERDESS' RETICULATED DISHYONGZHENG/QIANLONG PERIOD finely painted with a shepherdess standing behind a gnarled tree and holding a shepherd's staff, beside three goats, the scene enclosed within a reticulated border21.5cm diamHappy Marriage of East and WestThe present lot demonstrates a fascinating blending of Western and Eastern art in that it combines the traditional Chinese 'three goats' motif with the popular shepherdess theme in European iconography. 'Three Goats', as in the idiom 'San Yang Kai Tai' (Three goats herald a new beginning), have been a symbol of good fortune in China since antiquity. Shepherds and shepherdesses, on the other hand, were the dominant figures in 17th and 18th century European pastoral paintings, especially portraiture. It was in vogue for aristocratic and wealthy patrons to have themselves portrayed as shepherds and shepherdesses to express their longing for Arcadia. Although 'shepherdess and flock' depictions are common in 18th century Chinese export porcelain, the present dish is quite unique in the way it employs chiaroscuro to generate a strong sense of plasticity. The same degree of three-dimensionality can only be found on ink paintings and reverse glass paintings directly influenced by Western missionary painters working in the Imperial Court, most prominently Giuseppe Castiglione (Lang Shining, 1688-1766). It may not be too far-fetched to say that the anonymous painter of the present dish, just like his contemporaries working in other mediums, was a follower of Castiglione, even if remotely.

Tribal Art - a softwood status staff, slightly domed pommel, the shoulder carved in low relief with geometric motifs and scrolls, tapering shaft, 95cm long, Papua New Guinea, mid-20th century; a hardwood bowl, as a crocodile, dished tear-shaped reservoir, 45cm wide, [2]

Tribal Art - a Zulu two-tone hardwood status stick or staff, the pommel carved as the head of a tribesmen, spirally wrythern shaft, 92cm long

19th CENTURY ORIENTAL STYLE IVORY FIGURE OF A GENT WITH STAFF, SIGNED TO BASE, APPROXIMATELY 20cm HIGH

*Diana (Princess & Charles, Prince). The Prince & Princess of Wales with their staff, 1981, colour photograph of the royal couple standing on steps with 19 others, 19 x 25.5 cm, signed on the lower mount by Charles and Diana, dated 1981, ink somewhat faded with date now indistinct, framed and glazed (1)

*Diana (Princess & Charles, Prince). The Prince & Princess of Wales with their staff, 1981, colour photograph of the royal couple standing on steps with 18 others, 18 x 24cm, signed by both Charles and Diana on original mount beneath and dated 1981(?), the signatures somewhat faded and the date now indistinct, framed and glazed (1)

*Diana (Princess & Charles, Prince). The Prince & Princess of Wales with their staff, 1988, colour photograph of the royal couple seated indoors with 18 others, 15.5 x 24cm, signed by Charles and Diana and dated 1988 to lower mount, the ink a little faded, framed and glazed (1)

Second Boer War - Postal History. Illuminated manuscript testimonial on vellum, presented to Somerset Richard French by the staff of the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, Cape Colony, on his appointment as KCMG, 19 August 1901, 4 leaves of calligraphic text in black ink, Gothic script, elaborately decorated with polychromatic initials, floral borders, and a miniature view of Cape Town, 36 leaves of employee signatures in double column, decorated with similar initials, floral borders, and pictorial vignettes including views, all leaves rectos only, tissue guards throughout (some spotted), moiré silk endpapers, original vellum binding, intricate openwork nickel panel mounted to front board (gilt faded), enclosing inset octofoil panel painted with the arms of the Order (very slightly smudged), rear board panelled in gilt, folio (35 x 28.5 cm) French (1848-1929) was appointed Secretary and Accountant General of the Post Office, Cape Colony, in 1880, and became Postmaster General in 1892. He was appointed KCMG for his management of the colony's postal and telegraph network during the Second Boer War. (1)

A Chinese blanc de Chine group,18th century, of a European man riding horseback with a hat and a staff in his left hand, the horse with elaborate bridle and saddle,17.5cm highFor a similar horseman, see P J Donnelly, 'Blanc de Chine', pl. 116C.清十八世纪 德化窑白釉欧洲骑士摆件

A Chinese jade carving,Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of Shoulao standing with a staff in his left hand, a double gourd on his back, a boy and a deer by his sides, the stone in an even pale green tone,6cm, associated wood stand (2)清 玉雕寿星童子把件

A group of four Action Man flock hair figures:, German Staff Officer, and three German Stormtroopers (4)

An Enterbay 1/4th scale figure of Bruce Lee:, with staff, nunchaku, alternative head and a small collection of hands.

A Blitzway 1/4th scale 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Bruce Lee 'Game of Death' figure:, in yellow suit with nunchaku, on a pagoda roof style base, together with spare right forearm, staff and nameplate, 65cm high.

A Lladro porcelain figure, of a gentleman with a staff, picked out in gilt, 24cm high

An Edward VII silver circular salver, with a reeded border, engraved "Presented by the staff to Robert Epton Clerk to the North Kesteven and Welton Rural District Councils on his retirement 30th June 1943", London 1936, 18¼oz

A Chinese carved hardwood figure, depicting and elderly man resting on a staff, 18cm high

An Antique carved Japanese ivory figure, of a maiden carrying a ceremonial staff, raised on pierced hardwood stand, 27cm high

A pair of Meissen figurines, one depicting young maiden playing a lute, AF, and the other depicting a maiden with dove, staff and exotic bird, 16cm; and a pair of 19th Century German porcelain posy holders in the form of musicians, having floral encrusted decoration, 21cm high, (4)

VICTORIAN AMBROTYPE PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPH of a seated gentleman in a tweed type jacket, in morocco clad frame with gilt metal mount and wire ring suspension, 4 1/4" x 3 1/4" (10.8cm x 8.2cm) , gilt mount and THREE SMALLER DITTO, two being portraits of gentleman and the other a shopkeeper and staff on the shop steps John Smith Provisions, 3 1/4" x 2 3/4" (8.2cm x 7cm) gilt mount (4)

2 strimmers (sold as seen, please ask a member of staff to test before bidding).

A hedge trimmer (sold as seen, please ask a member of staff to test before bidding)

3 hedge trimmers (sold as seen, please ask a member of staff to test before bidding).

2 chain saws (sold as seen, please ask a member of staff to test before bidding).

A selection of early/mid 20th century Horny, Dinky and similar 0 gauge lead railway staff and passenger figures, approx 50

AN OLD SURVEYORS LEVEL by Knott & Co of 18 Elliott Street Liverpool, the level with single level bubble to the top and staff fixing component, 24cm long complete with fitted case

A J. HALDEN & CO. BRASS SURVEYORS LEVEL with a black lacquered finish 31cm wide in a fitted mahogany box together with a 19th Century mahogany tripod 150cm in length and an antique measuring staff (3) Previously the property of John Taylor of Taylor & Sons.,

Reference Works: The Sports Car Engine - Factors in Performance, 1 vol, Motorworld publication, circa 1950 Know Your Car - A Simple Explanation of its Mechanism, published by the staff of Autocar Carefree Motoring - How to Get the Most Out of Your Car, by W J Seymour, circa 1945 MG Reference by Haynes, circa 1979, 1 vol Motor Repair and Overhauling, vols 1-4, published by Newnes Motor Engineering, vols 1-4, published by Newnes a blue folder showing three-dimensional drawings of a Lucas cut-out and a voltage regulator, and a model of a compression-ignition engine, including engine and brake data for various makes and models Modern Motor Engineer, vols 1-5, issued by Caxton (qty)

A military pocket watch broad arrow mark, GSTP K11688. Condition Report. To be used as a guide only. Crown and staff lacking. Balance wheel not ticking.

This fascinating sculpture shows a woman, possibly a nature or fertility goddess, standing under a decorative awning. The goddess wears only a long grass skirt and crown and holds what appears to be a flaming staff. Very unique object with fine craftsmanship in the carving of the human figure. Dimensions: 29.5 in. (H) x 20 in. (W) x 9.5 in. (D) Condition:Notes: To view larger images, please visit the link provided below in the 'Images' category.Images: https://bit.ly/2jd6dbR

A Silver Trophy on stand, 7" tall, 99 gms. approx. Birmingham, inscribed, "Presented by the matron and medical staff of Low Hall, Scalby, to the Rossington Male Voice Choir on the occasion of their third visit April 23rd 1943"

Octavius Oakley (1800-1867), Study of a young boy holding a staff, watercolour over pencil, 45cm x 34cm. Illustrated

Fijian Hardwood Ceremonial Cava Bowl On 6 Legs With An Applied Presentation Plaque To Mrs M Webb From The Kai Viti Staff G P H (Grand Palace Hotel Sulva Fiji) 1960, We Believe The Bowl To Date From The 1920's, Diameter 12 Inches, Height 4 Inches

A late 19th century Japanese bronzed spelter figure, of a female bell and gong seller, depicted standing on a rocky base with a staff on one shoulder, carrying a bell and gong, 30cm high