WEDNESDAY 4th JUNE 2008
ACCOUTREMENTS ETC.
Many lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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| 400 Victorian 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) Officer’s waist belt. A good and scarce example. Dark blue velvet edged gold lace belt of regimental pattern lined with red Morocco leather. The front with a rich seeded gilt rectangular plate with burnished edges mounted with silver Crowned VR Cypher within an oak wreath bearing a scroll to the base inscribed “Dieu et mon Droit”. Minor service wear and GC (£100 - £150) |
| 401 1st Royal Devonshire Yeomanry 1830 Pattern undress shoulder scales. A scarce pair, the silvered scales are with a dark blue backing cloth. Complete with regimental pattern button. Retaining original dark blue attachment tapes. Near VGC (£50 - £100) |
| 402 Victorian Yeomanry Officer’s Pouch Belt and Silver Pouch. A good example, the belt with gold bullion lace with central scarlet line and is mounted onto red Morocco leather. The pouch with silver flap bearing hallmarks for Birmingham 1897. Mounted with a gilt reverse entwined VR Cypher. The pocket with Morocco red leather and bullion line. Bullion fresh GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 403 Victorian Crimson Silk Officer’s Sash. A scarce example of crimson silk with short tassel ends. Width 19 inches Length 140 inches. Near VGC. (£50 - £100) |
| 404 Highland Officer’s Crimson Shoulder Sash. A good scarce example crimson material, with stitched large knot and long cord tassels. Little age and service wear GC. (£50 - £100) |
| 405 Gordon Highlanders Officer’s undress waist belt. A good white leather example retaining gilt rectangular plate mounted with silvered Cross of St. Andrew; on the Cross a thistle wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gordon Highlanders”. On the upper division of the Cross, a Sphinx resting on a scroll inscribed “Egypt”; on the lower, a Tiger resting on a scroll inscribed “India”. little wear to gilt. GC (£40 - £60) Worn by by Captain A.P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders |
| 406 Gordon Highlanders Officer’s dress waist belt. This example is of gold bullion lace of regimental pattern. Retaining gilt rectangular plate mounted with silvered Cross of St. Andrew; on the Cross a thistle wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gordon Highlanders”. On the upper division of the Cross, a Sphinx resting on a scroll inscribed “Egypt”; on the lower, a Tiger resting on a scroll inscribed “India”. Clasp remains in good condition, lace with heavy age wear. (£40 - £60) Worn by by Captain A.P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders |
| 407 Highland Officer’s levée dress bullion sporran tassels. A fine fresh set of five. VGC. ... Accompanied by two goats hair black tassels. ... Pair of plain gilt bells. ... Pair of silver bells with engraved thistle design. GC. (9 items). (£50 - £100) Worn by by Captain A.P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders |
| 408 Gordon Highlanders Officer’s sporran A good scarce example with gilt cantle which is with engraved thistle devices and is mounted with a regimental pattern silvered badge. White goats hair with two black goats hair tassels. The bells are of plain gilt metal . The reverse is of Morroco leather complete with pocket. and white buff leather waist belt. Little age wear, remains in good condition. Contained in original metal and leather lined storage tin. (£250 - £300) Worn by by Captain A.P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders |
| 409 Gordon Highlanders Officer’s dress waist belt. A good example of gold bullion lace of regimental pattern. Retaining gilt rectangular plate mounted with silvered Cross of St. Andrew; on the Cross a thistle wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gordon Highlanders”. On the upper division of the Cross, a Sphinx resting on a scroll inscribed “Egypt”; on the lower, a Tiger resting on a scroll inscribed “India”. Clasp remains in good condition, Bullion lace remains fresh. (£60 - £100) Worn by by Captain A.P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders |
| 410 Gordon Highlanders Officer’s sporran A good and scarce example with gilt cantle which is with engraved thistle devices and is mounted with a regimental pattern silvered badge. White goats hair with two black goats hair tassels (faded to a green colour). The bells are of gilt with thistle engraved decoration. The reverse is of Moroccan leather complete with pocket. GC little age wear. (£150 - £200) Worn by by Captain I.P. Imlay, DSO and Bar, 2nd Bn Gordon Highlanders |
| 411 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) Officer’s undress Pouch. A post 1901 example of black patent leather, fitted to the flap with a gilt regimental device. Complete with gilt belt loops. Some congealing to the leather GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 412 The Queen’s Own Worcestershire Yeomanry Cavalry, a single other ranks undress shoulder scale circa 1838-55. A silver plated example the strap section of overlapping scales, the shell with raised crescent enclosing script initials, “QO”. Correct pattern plated button being a crowned “VR” with a strap around, “Queen’s Own WYC”. No lining present. GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 413 Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) Mounted Officer’s Horse Bit. A good example of a steel bit retaining both post 1901 white metal regimental bit bosses. Complete with leather strap. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 414 Life Guards Officer’s Cuirass An early 20th Century example, both front and back plates are of nickel silver ornamented with brass studs. Each plate is bound with 1/4 inch black leather and dark blue velvet edging. Complete with gilt brass shoulder scales of regimental pattern, the ends section device with velvet and bullion. Red leather lining to the interior. and complete with a white buff leather strap. Some age wear, plating blistering in parts, revealing base metal, and the surface with some scratches. Plating is bright. (£400 - £600) See “The Household Cavalry Regiment” by Roy Manser page 58 & 59 |
| 415 Life Guards Officer’s Cuirass An early 20th Century example, both front and back plates are of nickel silver ornamented with brass studs. Each plate is bound with 1/4 inch black leather and dark blue velvet edging. Complete with gilt brass shoulder scales of regimental pattern, the ends section device with velvet and bullion. Red leather lining to the interior. and complete with a white buff leather strap. This example with age wear, plating blistering in parts, leather lining dry, with some cracking. Plating is bright. (£400 - £600) See “The Household Cavalry Regiment” by Roy Manser page 58 & 59 |
| 416 Blues & Royals Officer’s aiguillettes. 15 line gold cord terminating with gilt metal tags with gold bullion basket weave heads. Complete with single shoulder cord retaining gilt mounted button “RHG 1D” button. The shoulder cord is backed with blue cloth. Bullion bright, slight service and age wear. (£30 - £60) |
| 417 Black Watch post 1881 Officer’s sporran. A good example. Gilt cantle with raised thistle border St Andrew and Cross to the centre. White goats hair body with five black tassels emanating from black leather bells. Red leather backing and pocket to reverse. GC (£150 - £200) |
| 418 Royal Artillery Victorian Officer’s sabretache. The black cloth face edged with gold lace, the centre with embossed, heavily embroidered bullion Royal Arms, with “Ubique” scroll beneath, resting in a demi-wreath of laurel and oak; below the wreath, a gilt gun with mounted wheel resting on a padded tri-part crimson velvet scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Complete with three “D” shaped suspension rings. Complete with leather wallet to the reverse. Bullion now aged to black. Heavy age wear. (£150 - £250) |
| 419 2nd Bn Royal Irish Rangers Drum Major’s Sash. A fine pre 1992 example. Green facing cloth, embroidered in silver and coloured silks, with the regimental devices and Battle Honours. Edged with silver lace and tassels to the base. Complete with miniature drum sticks. With a black simulated backing cloth. VGC. (£100 - £200) 1st July 1968, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, The Royal Ulster Rifles and The Royal Irish Fusiliers amalgamated to form The Royal Irish Rangers who in turn amalgamated with The Ulster Defence Regiment on 1st July 1992 to from The Royal Irish Regiment. |
| 420 Irish Guards Drum Major’s Sash. A fine modern EIIR example. black facing cloth, embroidered in gold and coloured silks, with the regimental devices and Battle Honours. Edged with gold lace of Foot Guards pattern and tassels to the base. Complete with miniature drum sticks. With a black simulated backing cloth. VGC (£100 - £200) |
| 421 Royal Irish Regiment post 2006 Regimental Mascot (Irish Wolfhound) coat / shabraque. A rare example of green woollen cloth, edged with lines of gold lace. The hide quarters are mounted with a silver bullion regimental device set on the colours of the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross ribbon. Simulated leather strap attachments. VGC (£80 - £120) Formed 1st July 1992 from Royal Irish Rangers (1st Bn) and Ulster Defence Regiment (2nd Bn). Regiment uniquely awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Cross by HM Queen Elizabeth in 2006. |
| 422 Life Guards post 1901 Officer’s gold waist belt and plate. A splendid example of one and three quarter inch oak leaf pattern gold lace lined with black Morocco retaining seeded gilt rectangular plate, mounted with crowned Collar of the Order of the Garter mounted with silver Garter Star, the Garter pierced and set on a blue enamel ground, the central Cross of St. George in red translucent enamel. On either side of the collar the letters “L.G.” reversed and intertwined. Below the letters, a scroll upon a twig of laurel on one side inscribed “Peninsula”, on the other “Waterloo”. VGC (£150 - £200) Worn in Dismounted Revue Order and Levee Dress |
| 423 5th West Middlesex Volunteer Rifle Corps (Harrow Rifles) post 1880 pouch belt and pouch. A good two and a quarter inch tan leather belt mounted with bronzed circulasr lion’s maskl boss, two strand chain, whistle and holder with pouch belt plate comprising laurel wreath with crossed arrows; the top of the wreath bearing a scroll inscribed “Harrow Rifles”, the bottom bearing another inscribed “Dec 30th 1859”. Metal lined pouch covered in tan leather, the flap bearing blacked strung bugle. VGC (£100 - £150) |
| 424 Royal Artillery Victorian Officer’s sabretache. A good example of dark blue melton cloth, the face edged with gold lace of regimental pattern. To the centre,, heavily embroidered bullion Royal Arms, with “Ubique” scroll beneath, resting in a demi-wreath of laurel and oak; below the wreath, a gilt gun with mounted wheel resting on a padded tri-part crimson velvet scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Complete with three “D” shaped suspension rings. Complete with leather wallet to the reverse. Bullion dulled. Complete with velvet lined foul weather cover. (£200 - £300) Worn by Colonel Arthur Frederick Bayley, Royal Field Artillery (1878-28) |
| 425 Royal Artillery Victorian Officer’s dress pouch. A good example of dark blue melton cloth, the face edged with gold lace of regimental pattern. To the centre, heavily gold embroidered Royal Arms and crimson velvet cushion scroll “Ubique” within a wreath of oak leaves and acorns; an applied gilt metal gun to the base of the wreath which rests on a padded tri-part crimson velvet cushion scroll inscribed “Quo fas et gloria ducunt”. Reverse complete with collapsable wallet, gilt floriated ends and plain belt loops. Bullion toned. Complete with velvet lined foul weather cover. (£50 - £100) Worn by Colonel Arthur Frederick Bayley, Royal Field Artillery (1878-28) |
| 426 Coldstream Guards, 21st Company Flag. A rare post 1901 example. Double sided cotton Union Flag, to the centre is embroidered a bird, this surmounted by a King’s Crown, and below a scroll “XXI”. The flag has been professionally restored, colours remain bright, little wear GC. (Approx 18 x 22 inches). (£300 - £500) |
| 427 1st Battalion Scots Guards, 1st Company Flag. A scarce early Elizabeth II double sided example of dark blue silk, embroidered with device to the centre, surmounted by an Edward Crown. To the top left corner, embroidered in gold bullion “1st Bn S.G” to the right “RF” Colours remain bright, but silk now shot in parts, remains a good display item. (Approx 18 x 21 inches) (£200 - £300) |
| 428 Life Guards Officer’s pouch A good post 1902 example. The pouch of black patent leather mounted with a gilt regimental device, with scarlet velvet to the crown and backing and incorporating the Battle honours “Peninsula”, and “Waterloo”. Complete with pocket and gilt loops. The leather with the usual concealing, gilt now dull GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 429 Royal Horse Guards Victorian Officer’s pouch A good example of black patent leather, the face mounted with gilt Royal Arms. Complete with pocket and gilt belt loops. The leather with the usual concealing, gilt now dull GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 430 8th King’s Royal Irish Hussars Victorian Officer’s charger’s bit. The steel bit retains both bosses, each comprising a gilt metal crowned strap inscribed “Pristinae Virtutis Memores”, with crowned Maid of Erin Harp. Remains in good condition, gilt now been polished to the base metal. (£80 - £120) |
| 431 4th Royal Irish Dragoon Guards, hind quarter of an Officer’s Shabraque This embroidered panel is believed to be part of the hind quarter. A large impressive bullion embroidered regimental device, edged in wide shamrock embroidered lace. Now dulled with age wear. Mounted into a glaze frame for display. Overall frame size 26 x 24 inches. (£60 - £120) |
| 432 WW1 Dated Trench Lantern collapsible tin body with glazed side sections. The bottom with holder to accommodate a candle. The lantern folds to fit into a rectangular case with a lift off lid secured by a leather strap (broken) which acts as a carrying handle. A maker plaques are attached to the lantern dated “1916” and case 1913. (£80 - £120) |
| 433 Boer War period Mills equipment Webbing Shoulder bandolier. This example with issue stamps for the Westmorland & Cumberland Imperial Yeomanry. Made of heavy canvas with 35 double loops to accommodate 70 rounds of ammunition. Arranged in one section this with webbing flap secured by leather tangs. Leather tangs dry one part missing. Some service and a little age wear. (£60 - £100) |
| 434 6th Inniskilling Dragoons Victorian Officer’s charger’s breast badge. A good scarce die-cast gilt metal example comprising a crowned strap “Inniskilling Dragoons ”; to the centre, silvered Castle of Enniskilling with “VI” below. Mounted on original triangular brown leather breastplate retaining leather strap to each corner. Generally VGC (£100 - £200) |
| 435 The Hampshire Yeomanry (Carabiniers) post 1908 Officer’s waist belt and plate. A very fine and rare example. Two and a quarter inch gold lace belt with central white silk line, buff Morocco lined, retaining rectangular seeded gilt plate. The plate mounted with silver oak wreath; within the wreath, on crossed carbines, a crowned circlet “Hampshire Yeomanry”with rose to centre; scroll “Carabiniers” across the butts. Gold lace detached from lining, some service wear. Plate VGC. (£200 - £300) |
| 436 Hampshire Yeomanry Cavalry Victorian Officer’s pouch. A fine and scarce Victorian example. The silver plated flap with deep engraved floral decoration to the edge and mounted with gilt crowned floreated HYC cypher. Black leather covered pouch with gold bullion line. Floreated ends and belt loops. Minor service wear, generally VGC (£200 - £300) |
| 437 Cavalry/Yeomanry Officer’s 1889 hallmarked silver flap pouch. A good clean example, the silver flap decorated around the edge with scrolling foliage, the centre mounted with a large crowned “VR” cypher. The black Moroccan leather pouch with gold wire inlay along the top edge, the pouch with inner trade label for Messrs. Hawkes. Complete with side ornaments and carrying rings. Hallmarked ensuite for Birmingham 1889 by Bent & Parker. VGC (£150 - £200) |
| 438 Cavalry/Yeomanry Officer’s 1873 hallmarked silver flap pouch. A good clean example, the silver flap decorated around the edge with scrolling foliage, the centre mounted with a large gilt crowned “VR” cypher. The black Moroccan leather pouch with silver wire inlay along the top edge,. Complete with side ornaments and carrying rings. Hallmarked ensuite for Birmingham 1873 by Bent & Parker. VGC (£150 - £200) |
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