WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 2006
CURIOS
Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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WEDNESDAY 13th DECEMBER 2006 CURIOS Many of the lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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730 An Important Despatch Case of Napoleon Bonaparte Captured in 1812 This case was reputedly captured by Captain Crowder of the 7th Foot whilst in transit from Napoleon in Russia to Marshal Soult in Spain. Polished brown thick leather, to the flap a brass plate engraved “Depeches De Sa Majeste Napoleon Empereur Et Roi” The flap is secured by four leather straps. When opened, it reveals an inner flap with seven iron loops to accommodate a hand made iron chain, which would secure the pocket, denying access to the despatches within. The reverse of the case with a five inch cut possibly from a sword slash or from a desperate attempt by the carrier to gain access to the despatches before capture. The leather retains a rich brown colour and remains in supple condition. When closed Height 11 inches. Length 28 inches. Provenance : by descent through the family and accompanied by an old hand written note “This Despatch Bag, during its transit from Napoleon at Moscow to Marshal Soult in Spain 1812 Captured by Major Crowder (then Captain afterwards Col. KH 7th Fusiliers). The knowledge this attained is supposed to have had influence on the Peninsular War.” (£3,000 - £5,000) John Crowder 1781-1838. Commissioned 16th June 1803 7th Fusiliers from West Riding of Yorks Yeomanry; Captain 05.11.06; 1813 Senior Captain; gained his Majority in the Army 17.08.12 and regimentally 09.09.1813. 1816 transferred 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers and placed on half-pay. He died at Cheltenham 27th August 1838. His son, Edward, appears in the 1840 Army List as an Ensign in 6th (1st Royal Warwick) Regt of Foot. Extracts from “Historical Record of 7th Foot” circa 1844, 16th July 1812 Castrejon - withdrew behind Guarne on way to Salamanca “Capt. John Crowder advanced with two companies to dislodge the 500 French’ with such distinguished firmness and resolution that Lord Wellington, who witnessed the affair requested to know his name and he was rewarded by rank of Major”. Crowder was wounded at Albuhera 16th May 1811 and again near Villaltos 25th July 1813. Nicolas Soult, Duc de Dalmatie was made a Marshal by Napoleon in 1804 and endeared himself to the Emperor for taking the Pratzen Heights at the Battle of Austerlitz. A good soldier and tactician, he was despatched to Spain in 1808 and chased Sir John Moore to Corunna. He was in command of the French at Albuhera and in the closing stages of the Peninsula campaign proved extremely elusive and delayed British victory for nearly a year. During the “100 days” he became Napoleon’s Chief of Staff but did not live up to expectations. After the war, he became Minister of War and was France’s representative at the Coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837 where he was grabbed by the arm and heard the words “I have you at last!”; he spun round to see none other than his old adversary, the Duke of Wellington. |
| 731 Border Regiment Victorian Officers’ Mess china plate circa 1881-1901. A very fine and most attractive example retailed through Wm. Mortlock, 18, Regent Street, London with rich light blue border edged either side with gilt key line. Six gilt floral ovals ornament the border. Regimental cap badge design to centre. A little fading to badge otherwise VGC. (£100 - £150) |
| 732 108th (Madras Infantry) Regiment Officers’ Mess china plate circa 1873-81. This fine quality 9 inch example was produced by the Minton Factory and retailed through Pellatt & Wood, 25, Baker St. London W. Rich deep blue border with gilt floral outer edge and inside narrow gilt line. To the centre is a regimental device, surmounted by an Imperial Crown. The reverse with a Minton factory mark. Minor wear, generally VGC. (£150 - £200) The Minton stamp would indicate that this plate was made between 1873 and 1891. 108th became 2nd Bn. Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on Friday 1st July, 1881 whilst under the command of Lt.Col. Henry Lock (Hon. Major General). |
| 733 China figure of a Royal Corps of Signals Bugler. The figure is depicted full length and can be seen wearing scarlet bandsman uniform with busby to the head. He holds a trumpet with regimental trumpet banner, clearly visible. GC Overall height approx 9 1/2 inches. (£40 - £60) |
| 734 Royal Air Force 1968 50th Anniversary Wall Plate. This example was produced by the Spode Factory and is decorated with the Devices of the Royal Engineers, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Naval Air Service, with the Royal Air Force to the centre. This example is numbered 667 of a limited run of 5,000. Complete with original certificate and case. Plate VGC. Case with a little age wear. (£100 - £120) This plate appears on the cover of the military reference work “Badges and Insignia of the British Armed Services by W.E. May, W.Y. Carman and John Tanner. |
| 735 Royal Engineers 18ct and Diamond Regimental Brooch. A George VI period example. The reverse is stamped “18 Ct & Pl” . Decorated with small diamonds to the wreath and enamel decoration to the title scroll and crown. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 736 WW2 Attributed Guinea Pig Club badge. A very rare silver plated example attributed to Air Vice Marshal Sir William Tyrrell KBE DSO & Bar, MC RAF Medical Services. Comprising a winged Guinea Pig. Stout pin to reverse, retaining virtually all of the silvered finish. VGC. .... Accompanied by: A silver table cigarette the lid engraved with the device of the Lancashire Fusiliers and presented to Wing Commander W. Tyrrell DSO MC on the occasion of his marriage”. GC Slightly polished ... A large silver cigarette case engraved “To Billy Tyrrell February 1929”. This also engraved with a large number of signatures ... Calling Card of Group Captain William Tyrrell RAF MS ... Inter War Indian made pilot’s wings ... A family armorial crested 14 KT signet ring ... Two books on the Guinea Pig Club. Overall GC. (8 items) (£400 - £600) Guinea Pig Club consisted of only 639 members. They were badly burned Aircrew, who received pioneering plastic surgery from the famous surgeon Sir Archibald MacIndoe at the hospital in East Grinstead. Air Vice Marshal Sir William Tyrrell KBE DSO & Bar, MC Volunteered for service during the Great War with the RAMC and was attached to the 2nd Bn Lancashire Fusiliers earning the DSO & Bar, MC, MID six times. In 1919 he was attached to the RAF Medical service and remained with the RAF seeing service in Somaliland 1920, Palestine, and at the out break of WWII he held the rank of Air Vice Marshal. |
| 737 WWI Period Bronze of a Highland Soldier. This full length bronze depicts a Sergeant of a Highland Regiment, with his rifle sloped casually over his shoulder and glengarry to the head. The base is signed G. Omerth. GC Height 8 1/2 inches. (£100 - £120) Sculpture Georges Omerth 1895-1925 |
| 738 WWI Period Bronze of a British Tommy This full length bronze depicts a Private, holding his rifle in front of him and a 1902 stiff cap to the head. The base is signed G. Omerth. GC end of rifle and bayonet absent Height 8 1/2 inches. (£80 - £120) Sculpture Georges Omerth 1895-1925 |
| 739 A 1915 issue Marching Compass, Telescope etc. Brass body with mother of pearl dial. made by Short & Mason Ltd London 1915 housed in leather case with 1914 issue date. The case also stamped “9 S Co RE”. GC ... Accompanied by a military pattern four draw brass telescope. Requires restoration .... Pair of Great War binoculars in leather case, oor condition ... Military pattern tape measure. (4 items) (£60 - £80) Offered as an historical items only; the instruments’ accuracy is neither warranted or implied. |
| 740 x Silver Grenadier Military Figure By Carrington. This hallmarked silver Figure (London 1934) depicts a full length Grenadier wearing Mitre cap and coatee Circa 1745. Raised on an ebonised square plinth. Height of figure 5 inches. Overall height 7.1/2 inches. GC. (£100 - £200) |
| 741 x Silver Guardsman Military Figure By Carrington. This hallmarked silver Figure (London 1938) depicts a full length Guardsman wearing Bearskin and coatee Circa 1792. Raised on an ebonised square plinth. Height of figure 5 1/4 inches. Overall height 7.1/2 inches. GC. (£100 - £200) |
| 742 x Silver Guardsman Military Figure By Carrington. This hallmarked silver Figure (London 1937) depicts a full length Guardsman wearing Bearskin and coatee Circa 1815 Waterloo Period. Raised on an ebonised square plinth. Height of figure 5 1/4 inches. Overall height 7.1/2 inches. GC. (£100 - £200) |
| 743 x Silver Guardsman Military Figure By Carrington. This hallmarked silver Figure (London 1974) depicts a full length Sergeant of a Guards Regiment. Wearing Bearskin, coatee and holding his halberd. Raised on an ebonised square plinth. Total height of figure 6 1/2 inches. Overall height 8 inches. GC. (£100 - £200) |
| 744 x Silver Paratrooper Military Figure By Carrington. This hallmarked silver Figure (London 1973) depicts an airborne Paratrooper in jump kit, wearing both back and front parachute packs and steel helmet to the head. Raised on an ebonised square plinth. Total height of figure 4 1/2 inches. Overall height 7 inches. GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 745 x Silver British Military Figure By Carrington. This hallmarked silver Figure (London 1973) depicts a British soldier wearing combat jacket, beret and holding a SLR rifle. Raised on an ebonised square plinth. Total height of figure 3 1/4 inches. Overall height 6 inches. GC. (£40 - £50) |
| 746 Coldstream Guards Regimental Sergeant’s stick. Thimble pattern nickel top embossed with Garter Star and regimental title. Polished wooden shaft with brass ferrule. Service and age wear, dents damage to the wood. (£30 - £50) |
| 747 Tailor’s reference book of regimental colours. A valuable reference book entitled “Club Colours” with numerous pieces of actual cloth ribbon mounted and identified for ties, blazers (and more importantly pagri flashes) of regiments. Other sections include Old Boys, Universities, Clubs etc. Red hard covers. GC Little age wear. (£40 - £60) |
| 748 London Scottish cased set of six silver prize spoons 1935-37. An attractive set housed in fitted blue velvet lined case. The top of each hallmarked spoon in the form of the regimental glengarry badge. VGC (£100 - £150) |
| 749 Army Ordnance Corps 1906 Malta silver cigarette case. A good example impressed “Sterling Silver”. The front with engraved Board of Ordnance device and “Malta 1906”. Gilt wash to interior. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 750 Selection of Gordon Highlanders Regimental Brooches etc, Comprising: Gold example stamped “9ct” ... Two Silver examples ... Plated Lapel badge ... Silver plated tea spoon, bearing the regimental crest ... Silver vesta case with a base metal brooch applied. Overall GC ... Accompanied by a book on the DC3 aircraft. (6 items) (£30 - £60) |
| 751 Gordon Highlanders 1911 gold regimental brooch. A fine quality example of a hollow gold brooch, depicting a crossed rifle and sword, overlaid with the regimental badge. The reverse stamped .375 and Birmingham hallmarks for 1911. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 752 Birmingham Special Constabulary truncheon and medal. Turned wood truncheon with transfer of the Arms of Birmingham 1914-1919 and stamped with issue number “3254”. GC ... together with his 1916 Birmingham Special Constabulary bronze Long Service Medal, reverse engraved “L. Edwards”. VGC (2 items) (£80 - £120) |
| 753 French Napoleonic General pottery figure. This colourful continental figure depicts a General Officer sporting bicorn hat and blue coatee with white facings and gold bullion epaulettes. The underside of the base with maker’s mark. GC. Height 10 inches. (£50 - £75) Vendor states by the Dresden Factory |
| 754 Pair of Carved Wooden figures of a German Soldier and a US “GI” These full length figures are carved from pine in the Black Forest style. The German soldier is depicted wearing a steel helmet, greatcoat and binoculars around his neck. The US soldier is clad in combat gear, steel helmet, ammo belt and rifle slung over the shoulder. Each figure is approximately 14 inches high mounted onto a wooden wall bracket. GC (£50 - £100) |
| 755 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) regimental side drum. A good rope tensioned example with brass body by A.F. Mathews (Drs) Ltd. Edgware impressed with Broad Arrow and dated 1960. Richly emblazoned with thistle wreath and mullet, strung bugle, title scroll and numerous battle honours. The lowest row of honours rubbed by the rope festoon. Generally GC (£100 - £150) Cameronians disbanded in 1968. |
| 756 Royal Northumberland Fusiliers regimental side drum. An attractive rope tensioned post 1935 example with brass body richly emblazoned with St. George and the Dragon, title scrolls and numerous battle honours. GC (£150 - £250) |
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