WEDNESDAY 14th JUNE 2006
CURIOS
Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is lavishly illustrated in both colour and black and white
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WEDNESDAY 14th JUNE 2006 CURIOS Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which is lavishly illustrated in both colour and black and white ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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791 Grenadier Guards music stand drape. An Elizabeth II period example. The backing cloth is the regimental colours and to the centre a large gold bullion embroidered device. The bullion remains fresh. The lower fringe tassels are absent. (£50 - £100) |
| 792 Cheshire Regiment music stand drape. A good bright example. Crimson velvet ground, with bullion fringe. To the centre, a large padded bullion Regimental device. Complete with suspended horizontal pole with brass finial. Minor service wear, generally VGC. (£100 - £150) |
| 793 Queen’s Royal Hussars music stand drape. A good bright example. Dark blue velvet ground, with bullion fringe. To the centre, a large bullion post 1953 Regimental device. Minor service wear, generally VGC. (£100 - £150) |
| 794 Boer War silk pictures of Sir George White VC. & General Sir John French. Woven in pure silk and titled to the original mount “Empire Defenders”. “General Sir George White VC”. The picture depicts the hero wearing uniform with Medals and Orders. To the base a Field Gun, and Union flag, drapes with a ribbon “Defender of Ladysmith”. Colours now dulled. ... Accompanied by a similar example, although in a different style mount. This silk picture shows the General in uniform with medals and title “Gen Sir John French” GC (2 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 795 Queen Victoria’s Jubilee silk embroidered picture and one of Disraeli. A Stevengraph style example, depicting the Queen seated, encircled by a Union wreath and title to the top. Now framed and glazed mount stained, otherwise GC. ... Accompanied by a similar style silk embroidered picture of Mr Benjamin Disraeli. GC (2 items). (£60 - £100) |
| 796 Sir Winston Churchill memorial silk embroidered portrait picture. This example shows the face of Sir Winston as he was seen during the Second World War and later life. Contained in original card mount with title “The Rt Hon Sir Winston Churchill KG, OM, CH 1874-1965”. GC Framed and glazed . Overall size 10 x 7 inches. (£50 - £75) |
| 797 1st or Western Regiment of Norfolk Regiment silver bracelet. A fine and rare example by CS FS bearing London 1882. One and a half inch hollow silver band, hinged, the front with applied silver eight pointed star; to the centre of the star, within a pierced strap inscribed “First Norfolk”, a Castle. Generally VGC. (£120 - £150) Raised 7th October 1758 at Norwich. Became 3rd Bn. Norfolk Regiment on Friday 1st July, 1881. |
| 798 Royal Flying Corps crested china vase. A scarce miniature vase decorated with a colour transfer depicting a pair of RFC pilot’s wings. The base with details of the maker :”Arcadian China”. GC Height 2 inches (£40 - £60) |
| 799 Indian Army Service Corps presentation kettle. A good quality silver plated kettle, with presentation inscription to the front. “Presented to S.Sgt and Mrs J.H.Swift on the occasion of their marriage on 2.7.32. From all Ranks of 14 MT IASC”. The handle would have had a raffia cover, which is now part present. GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 800 Pair of Boer War patriotic bisque wear figures. A scarce pair of Boer War bisque figures, the first depicts a nurse wearing khaki uniform, with red cross armband to her sleeve. The second a soldier wearing foreign service uniform, with sun helmet to his head. His chest is bared to reveal a bullet hole with a small trace of blood. This figure represents the English soldier who was shot through the heart and survived. The condition is good, although the figure of the soldier has a sizeable chip to the back of the base. Not visible from the front. GC. Height 6 inches. (£160 - £200) |
| 801 Welsh Regiment silver hip flask. A good half round example by D & A bearing Birmingham hallmarks for 1914, the front engraved with Prince of Wales' plumes and regimental motto. Top fastened with half turn and is secured by a hinged arm. GC (£90 - £120) |
| 802 3rd Dragoon Guards Boer War period pottery match striker. A scarce example of a glazed terracotta style. To the front a white shield decorated with a transfer depicting the Regimental device, surmounted by an Imperial style Crown. GC (£120 - £140) |
| 803 Boer War patriotic style pottery match striker. This example of white pottery is decorated to the front with a colour transfer depicting the head and shoulders of Lord Roberts. He is flanked by two solders wearing khaki uniform and holding rifles with bayonets fixed. To the reverse are two further colour transfers depicting Lord Kitchener and Sir Redvers Buller. The base with the maker’s details of Carlton Ware. Transfers remain clear. GC (£90 - £120) |
| 804 Edwardian Officers’s sword candle stick. This candle stick has been made from the hilt of an Edward VII period British Infantry Officer’s sword. The design of this example, enables the hilt to lie flat to the table. Some wear to the plated surface. GC (£60 - £80) |
| 805 Nelson Centenary Commemorative china. A rare fine and colourful three handled Loving style cup produced by the 771Copeland Factory of Staffordshire. The cup is decorated with colourful transfers depicting Nelson within a strap “Admiral Lord Nelson Britain's Naval Hero” which is set in an acorn wreath surmounted by a Nautical Crown, Union Flag and Red Ensign. The second panel depicts Britannia upon her chariot be pulled across the waves by three white horses “Britannia Rules the Waves”. The final panel depicts the Flagship “Victory” lying alongside a Dreadnought Battleship. Each arm is decorated with a fouled anchor and to the interior can be found Nelson’s famous signal “England Expects.....” The under stamp is that of the Copeland factory. Colours remain bright Near VGC. (£500 - £700) |
| 806 Gentleman At Arms pottery figure. This colourful continental figure depicts an Officer wearing full dress coatee, with medals to the left breast and helmet to head. To his right hand he holds a Pole arm, to his left his sword (Blade absent). The underside of the base with maker’s mark. GC. Height 12 inches. (£80 - £120) Vendor states by the Dresden Factory |
| 807 China figure of the Emperor Napoleon. This large and impressive continental figure depicts Napoleon on his grey charger, wearing blue and gold embroidered military uniform and bicorn hat to his head. The Grey charger is rearing as Napoleon points forward. Raised on a plinth and with a separate name tablet. Bearing Coronet and N maker’s stamp. Colours remain bright VGC. (£500 - £600) Vendor states by the Dresden Factory |
| 808 French Napoleonic General pottery figure. This colourful continental figure depicts a General Officer wearing blue coatee, with white facings and gold bullion epaulettes. To his head he wears a bicorn hat. The underside of the base with makers mark. GC. Height 10 inches. (£80 - £120) Vendor states by the Dresden Factory |
| 809 Grenadier Guards pottery figure. This colourful continental figure depicts an Officer wearing full dress scarlet tunic, with medals to the left breast and bearskin to his head. To his right hand he holds his sword. The underside of the base with maker’s mark. GC. Height 12 inches. Both sword blade and scabbard detachable. (£100 - £120) Vendor states by the Dresden Factory |
| 810 Napoleonic Period Prussian Hussar Officer pottery figure. This colourful and impressive continental figure depicts a mounted Officer wearing full dress scarlet tunic, with fur busby to his head. To his right hand he holds his sword. The white charger with an ornate saddlecloth shabraque. The underside of the base with makers mark. GC. Height 13 inches. Sword blade detachable. (£100 - £120) Vendor states by the Dresden Factory |
| 811 4th Bn Durham Light Infantry Victorian Officers’ Mess plate & another plate. This white china plate is decorated with a gilt line to the edge and to the centre, a Crowned strung bugle, with 4th between the strings and Regimental title. Transfer faded. Circa 1890. ... Accompanied by a Light Infantry Officer’s Mess Plate. White china with a gold transfer of the Regimental device. Made by Wedgewood. VGC. (2 items) (£30 - £50) |
| 812 4th Bn Suffolk Regiment Sergeants’ Mess plate. This dinner plate is made of white pottery and bears a red transfer of the Regimental device, with the 4th Batt and Battle Honour “South Africa 1900-02” Circa 1910. GC. (£30 - £50) |
| 813 Gordon Highlanders Officers’ Mess china. This white china soup plate is decorated with a blue transfer of the Regimental Device and with title ribbon. Maker’s stamp of Kirkland. Circa 1940 GC. (£30 - £50) |
| 814 6th Gurkha Rifles Edwardian Officers’ Mess china. This white china soup plate is decorated with a green transfer of the Regimental Device and with title ribbon. Maker’s stamp of the Royal Worcestershire factory. Circa 1908 GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 815 Lincolnshire Regiment Sergeants’ Mess china. This white china soup plate is decorated with a green transfer of the Regimental Device and with F below. GC. (£30 - £50) |
| 816 Dorset Imperial Yeomanry Sergeants’ Mess china. This white pottery plate is decorated with a blue transfer of the Regimental device, incorporating an EDVIIR Cypher. Some staining GC. (£30 - £50) |
| 817 672 HAA Royal Artillery Sergeants’ Mess china. This white pottery plate is decorated with a blue transfer of the Regimental device, incorporating an title. Slight edge chips GC. (£30 - £50) |
| 818 44th (E Essex) Regiment Officers’ Mess plate. A rare early 19th Century example produced by the Spode Factory. The obverse is decorated with a floral design and edged with a gilt rope border. The reverse with “HM 44th Regt” under the glaze and impressed “Spodes New Stone”(indicating 1805-1820). GC (£100 - £120) |
| 819 69th Foot (South Lincolnshire) early 19th century Mess china. An attractively decorated soup plate. To the centre the Roman numerals “LXIX”, within a Crowned wreath. The wide border decorated with flowers. Overall colours remain bright GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 820 3rd Madras Regiment Officers’ Mess plate. An attractive china example, the diameter just under nine inches, by Crescent and Sons. White body with one and a half inch powder blue border. To the centre, in reddish brown, transfer of the regimental device viz. a six pointed star, the topmost point displaced by an Imperial Crown. “3” to centre. The star rests in a Union demi-wreath with scroll beneath inscribed “The Madras Regiment”. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 821 Queen’s Own Dorset Yeomanry Officers’ Mess china. A white china plate made by the Wedgewood factory. To the centre a blue transfer depicting a Victorian style Regimental device. The plate is decorated with an embossed flower design. GC. Impressed maker’s stamp to the reverse. (£60 - £100) |
| 822 Leicestershire Regiment Officers’ Mess dinner plate. An example made by the Royal Cauldon factory. White china, with blue border and gilt line edging. Decorated with a brown transfer of a Regimental device surmounted with a Crown. GC. (£50 - £100) |
| 823 5th Bn Gloucestershire Regiment Officers’ Mess dinner plate. An example of white china, with blue border line edging. Decorated with a blue transfer of a Regimental device with “5th Battalion” Retailed through Aspley of London GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 824 Hertfordshire Militia Victorian Officers’ Mess china. This dinner plate, was produced by the Copeland factory Decorated with a green transfer of the Regimental device, also edged with a green and gilt line. Impressed maker’s stamp to the base. some wear GC. (£60 - £80) |
| 825 5th Dragoon Guards Victorian mess plate. A good white kidney shaped side plate by Coalport retailed through Mortlock’s of Oxford Street. The rim ornamented with slender blue and gilt lines interspersed with leaf sprays; top of base bearing blue transfer of the Crown over “V.D.G”. GC (£30 - £50) |
| 826 87th Prince of Wales's Own Irish Fusiliers meat plate circa 1827. A most attractive and scarce large white china example with wide border lavishly ornamented with Union wreath with prominent roses and with Prince of Wales’s plumes at the top. To the centre, resting in a shamrock demi-wreath, a flaming grenade bearing eagle on a tablet inscribed “8”. Below the shamrock, a Maid of Erin Harp. The plate has no back mark and has been broken in two pieces, professionally restored to a good standard (£200 - £300) Raised 18th September 1793 as 87th (The Prince of Wales’s Irish) Regiment of Foot; redesignated 87th (The Prince of Wales’s Own Irish) Regiment of Foot in 1811 (in recognition of their glorious conduct at Barossa); 23rd July 1827 redesignated 87th (The Prince of Wales’s Own Irish Fusiliers). The Eagle and tablet inscribed "8" represents the Eagle on the flagstaff of the 8th French Light Infantry captured by the 87th Fusiliers at Barossa on 5th March 1811 by Sergeant Patrick Masterson. This was the first Eagle taken in the Peninsular War. |
| 827 Souvenir of the Shanghai Bombardment 1937. Comprising: Five artillery shell fragments, four of good size. Now mounted into a deep mahogany glazed frame. A silvered plaque is engraved “Fragments of the shells which hit our Shanghai Premises in the bombardment of the Bund on 30th October 1937. During the sino-Japanese Hostilities”. The reverse of the frame retains an original Shanghai Municipal Police Property label stating that the shells were found on the roof of the Charted Bank of India and is dated November 1st 1937. GC (£100 - £200) |
| 828 Shanghai Municipal Police presentation silver cigarette box. A very fine and rare cedar lined example of rectangular form, the base marked “Luang Senc” “Silver”. The lid mounted with cap badge viz. silver eight pointed star mounted with strap inscribed “Shanghai Municipal Police”; central enamelled medallion bearing the motto “Omnia juncta in uno” and with the flags of the nations represented in this International Settlement set on a white enamel ground. The lid also bears approx. 20 facsimile signatures. The inside of the lid bears a rectangular silver plate engraved “Presented to R.G. MacDonald Esq., Deputy Commissioner of Police Specials by the Officers of the Shanghai Municipal Police as a token of their esteem on the occasion of his resignation from the force on ARBERY 22nd 1942.”. It would appear the loops on the back of the badge remain. VGC Approx. 195 x 130 x 60 mm. (£300 - £400) |
| 829 1st Burma Rifles regimental brooch. An attractive locally made unmarked example. Gold peacock in full display (silver) over “1” on a green enamel scroll inscribed “Burma Rifles”. Pin to reverse which is engraved “Love Gordon”. GC (£50 - £75) |
| 830 Nazi Period clockwork Schuco Toy drummer. A rare and fine example of a Wehrmacht Army drummer. He his depicted wearing field grey felt uniform, tin helmet to his head. To the front a white red and gold lined painted tin drum. Full working action, slight fading to the uniform Complete with original key. GC (£300 - £340) |
| 831 The Robin Hood Rifles Crested China “Teddy” Bear. This crested china bear is depicted sitting with legs outstretched. To his back can be clearly seen a colour transfer of the regimental device of the Robin Hoods. Maker’s details of Willow to the base. GC (£50 - £75) |
| 832 Princess Mary gift tin and bullet pencil. A good example of the Princess Mary’s gift tin given to the troops in 1914 / 1915. Accompanied by the bullet pencil, the brass case is engraved with Princess Mary’s cypher, complete silver top and original pencil Retaining part of the Christmas card. Pencil VGC. Tin near VGC (£30 - £50) |
| 833 Royal Welsh Fusiliers crested china Home Service Helmet. A scarce example made by the Arcadian China Factory. To the front of the helmet a Welsh Dragon, “RWF” and “Royal Welsh Fusiliers”. Transfer clear. GC (£30 - £50) |
| 834 Field Marshal Montgomery 1940’s Doll. This pottery headed character doll depicts the Field Marshal in Battledress uniform. To the left breast of his blouse, two rows of medal ribbons. The moulded head incorporates his famous black beret, sporting both Royal Tank Regiment and General’s badge. Little age wear, overall GC. Height 13 inches. (£100 - £150) These Dolls are believed to have been produced in Belgium, following the Liberation in 1945 |
| 835 Nelson interest. HMS Victory Centenary Copper Wall Plaque A good rare attractive beaten copper hart shaped embossed plaque. To the centre the Victory can be seen in semi sail, surrounded by wreaths of roses and floral decoration. Surmounted by the Royal Coat of Arms, flanked by two shields embossed “British & Foreign Sailors Society” and “From the Lords of the Admiralty” To the base four ribbons inscribed “Copper from Nelson’s Victory. Centenary Memento Oct 21 1905” The copper plaque is mounted onto the original polished oak backing shield. Maximum height 16 inches. example ornamented with scrollwork, one side bearing the Foudroyant and legend “This article is warranted to be made of copper from the ship ‘Foudroyant’”. Near VGC (£100 - £150) |
| 836 Britains Soldiers, “Grenadier Guards Winter Dress No 312”. This detachment of Seven Guardsmen and one Officer are depicted wearing Guards pattern grey Greatcoats, with white buff leather equipment. Contained in original W Britain Box. GC Box not broken. (£40 - £60) |
| 837 Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards) Aynsley Coaster. A fine attractive example. The Aynsley porcelain base bearing coloured regimental device to centre, below this design is inscribed “Princess of Wales’s Own Yorkshire Regiment”. Silver rim bearing London hallmarks for 1905. Base of porcelain with Aynsley registration number. Slight distortion to rim otherwise GC. Diameter 3 1/2 inches (£50 - £75) |
| 838 4th VB King’s Liverpool Regiment Victorian match holder. An attractive scarce cream coloured ball pattern post 1882 example. To the front, the coloured regimental crest with scrolls beneath inscribed “The King’s” and “4th VB Liverpool Regt.”. GC (£60 - £80) Headquarters at 77 Shaw Street, Liverpool. |
| 839 SS Kinfauns Castle 1903 ornate silver spoon. An attractive example by JRG&S (JR Gaunt and Sons) bearing 1903 Birmingham hallmarks. Shank formed as ropework with reef knot to centre; the top being crossed enamelled flags resting on blue enamel scroll inscribed “SS Kinfauns Castle”. VGC (approx 125 mm) (£40 - £60) Union Castle Line ship built in 1899 by Fairfield Shipbuilding & Engineering Co. at Glasgow, the first company ship with twin screws, for the mail run to South Africa. On 4th August 1914 she was requisitioned by the Admiralty and converted into an Armed Merchant Cruiser. She took part in numerous actions and captured several enemy ships. From 1916 she was used as a troopship. After the war she resumed the mail run to South Africa. |
| 840 Bedfordshire Regiment cased set of Colour Party bayonet covers. A very fine and scarce set of three silver plated examples. Each terminating in ball finial and impressed with 2nd Battalion Crowned 16th Foot device; each with finely machined screw fitting to secure the tip to the bayonet. Reverse of one inscribed “Presented by Major W.W. Wagstaff, Oct. 1926”. Housed in their gilt tooled blue leather fitted case, blue velvet lined, the padded cream silk lining to the lid bearing Crown logo of Carrington & Co. Ltd., 130, Regent Street,W. VGC (£200 - £300) These were placed on the sharp bayonet tips of the Colour Party in order that the Colour should not be damaged. |
| 841 HMS Herald Georgian silver fork. A fine and scarce eight inch fiddle pattern example by RP bearing London hallmarks for 1824. The stem impressed “H.M.S. Herald GR”. The reverse of the handle end engraved with Royal Crest. GC (£50 - £75) Originally launched on 15th November 1822 as HMS Termagant, a 6th rate 28 gun ship of the line. In 1824 this wooden sailing ship was renamed HMS Herald and embarked on a career of survey. Under Captain Henry Kellet, she stood off the American coast during the Oregon boundary dispute and assisted in resolving the matter. In 1852 she weighed anchor for Australia under the command of Captain Henry Mangles Denham. This was an important voyage and she mapped much of the Australian coast and various islands. Part of her brief was to acquire natural history specimens which was diligently executed resulting in many significant additions to important British collections. In 1861, after nearly a decade of surveying the South West Pacific, she set sail for home. Having faithfully served her country for 40 years, she was sold off in 1862. |
| 842 A rare and emotive Falklands VC Parachute Regiment Souvenir. Comprising the Regimental lanyard worn by Sergeant Ian Mckay VC. The lanyard is accompanied by a letter from his widow dated 2nd November 1982 stating that her husband had worn it for 2 years at the Para Depot, until he sailed for the Falklands with 3 Para. Mounted in glazed frame, together with newspaper cutting. Letter and cuttings slightly faded. GC (£100 - £150) |
| 843 Scots Guards base drum. A very good post 1953 rope tension example. The woodwork ornamented in red, white and blue. Bears large colourful transfer of Royal Arms, Regimental badge device, title scrolls and Battle Honours of the Regiment . The last being France & Flanders 1914-1918. Small bun feet have been affixed to facilitate use as a coffee table. VGC (£200 - £300) |
| 844 Victorian Collectors Cabinet Chiffonier of Mr Hugh King. A good late Victorian mahogany example which housed a small part of the famous collection. The cabinet with two flame mahogany panel doors that when opened reveal two rows of 12 drawers, these deep enough to accommodate shako and helmet plates. Each drawer retains a turned ebonized knob. The cabinet is raised on a plinth base and the top is edged with a plain moulding. Height 38 inches, Width 36 inches Depth 10 inches. The mahogany retains a rich colour, the overall condition is good, but the cabinet would benefit from basic restoration, one small section of veneer absent etc. (£200 - £400) This cabinet was housed in the study of the late Mr Hugh King co-author of the publication “Head-Dress of the British Army”. Bosleys are unable to arrange shipping arrangements for this lot and potential bidders not attending the sale are asked to make arrangements prior to bidding. |
| 845 Military Police WWI period riding whip. A good scarce example with nickel thimble pattern top embossed with GvR Corps cap badge device. Tan leather handle, plaited cord covered shaft, leather thong to tip. Some service wear. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 846 1836 Buckinghamshire Militia vellum commission. An excellent William IV example from the Vice Lieutenant of the county, the Marquess of Chandos, appointing Sir William Laurence Young, Baronet as Major of the Militia and to raise a militia force within the County of Buckinghamshire. Dated 14th June 1836, bears black wax Royal Arms seal and ink signature “Chandos, Vice Lt. Bucks”. VGC (£75 - £100) |
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