WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2008
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| 612 82nd (Prince of Wales’s Vols) Regiment of Foot Officer’s Campaign Writing Box. A good black leather covered mid 19th century example, the lid embossed “E.S. Lock 82nd Regt” and with recessed brass folding handle. Interior with provision for pens and two ink bottles (both absent). The inside of the lid opens to reveal a board crisscrossed with blue ribbon to hold correspondence. The horizontal “slope”, with two rectangular china plates (one cracked), folds out vertically to reveal various stationary and pen fittings on its reverse. Contains old magnifying glass (AF) and visiting card printing plate for Brig. Gen. F.R.E. Lock Indian Army, United Services Club”. Some service wear. Generally GC. Approx. 13 x 10 x 6 inches. (£100 - £200) Edward Seppings Lock joined 82nd as an Ensign 2nd October 1855, promote Lieutenant 20th January 1858 and served in the North West Provinces during the Mutiny. Present at the action of Khankur, defence of Jail and subsequent operations at Shahjehanpore, affairs of Shahabad, Mahomdee and Bunkagaon. Captain by purchase 3rd August 1866, Major 12th June 1878, Lieut-Col 29th October 1881 and succeeded to command of 2nd Bn South Lancashire Regt 27th March 1883. Promoted Colonel 29th October 1885 and died whilst in command 10th December 1886 at Pietermaritzberg at the age of 49. Box also used by his son Brigadier-General Frederic Robert Edward Lock DSO Gloucestershire Regt. later commanded 112th Infantry |
| 613 17th Century Left Hand Gauntlet. The gauntlet section with rope edge and brass stud decoration. Articulated back hand section, with raised rope design knuckle bar. Retaining single thumb plate and several finger links. Overall GC. (£300 - £400) |
| 614 Pre WW1 Grenadier Guards Sergeant’s Stick. This example with a silver plated top of floral design, incorporating a George V regimental device. Oak shaft with brass ferrule. GC little wear. ... Accompanied by a EIIR Sergeant’s stick. This with thimble pattern top embossed with the regimental badge and crudely engraved “5308 Sgt G. Konarski 2 Gren Gds Two Coy”. Heavy wear to top, shaft GC ... Also a walking stick mounted with a French Infantry button GC (3 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 615 Selection of WW1 Home Front Badges Etc. An interesting selection including: Gilt & enamel “Speed up munitions and guns” ... “Speed up Ships and Aeroplanes” ... “Comrades of the Great War” ... “National Reserve Middlesex” ... etc. Overall GC some badges with a little age wear. (17 items) (£60 - £120) Viewing Recommended |
| 616 Selection of WW2 Period Home Front Badges etc An interesting selection including: “Lend a hand on the Land Volunteer” ... RAF Barrage Balloon Badge. ... Womens Home Defence (2) ... Spitfire Fund ... etc. Overall GC some badges with a little age wear. (27 items) (£60 - £120) |
| 617 A Small Selection of Silver Sweetheart Brooches, Including Boer City Imperial Volunteers. Including, silver rifle with slouch hat CIV (Birmingham 1899) ... Royal Fusiliers rifle brooch (Birmingham 1914) ... Royal Artillery rifle brooch (Birmingham 1915) ... Boer War style cannon brooch (Possibly unmarked silver) ... Large Durham Light Infantry strung bugle brooch engraved 2nd Feby 1882”(Possibly unmarked silver). All complete with pins Good Condition. (5 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 618 Selection of Sweetheart Brooches. Including RAF Pilots Wings, (Post 1953 Silver) ... Royal Army Catering Corps (Sterling) ... The Queens Gold Bard Brooch (9ct) ... Womens Royal Army Corps (Plated with brilliants) ... RAFA Friend with brilliants (Silver 925) ... etc All with pins GC. (11 items not all silver) (£30 - £60) Viewing recommended |
| 619 4th VB Royal Scots Prize Badge & Royal School of Music silver ash trey. A small gold coloured shield, surmounted by a crown and mounted with the regimental badge. The reverse engraved “4th VB RS Sergts Mess Bugle Price Won by Sgt W. Wilkinson 1906” Pin fitting GC contained in an associated box. ... Accompanied by a silver ash trey (Birmingham 1960) engraved with the crest and title of The Royal School of Music. GC (3 items) (£30 - £50) |
| 620 1914 Princess Mary’s Christmas Tin and Contents A scarce complete Christmas 1914 Tin. Complete with yellow packaged tobacco and cigarettes, both with contents and unopened. Also 1914 card. Superb condition. VGC (£100 - £120) |
| 621 1914 Princess Mary’s Nurse’s Issue Christmas Tin and Chocolate Pack. An extremely rare example of the tin awarded to Nurses serving in France. The tin containing an original wax card packet, with pink bow and printed “Her Royal Highness The Princess Mary’s Christmas Fund 1914”. Also 1914 card and contained in original card box. VGC (£150 - £300) It was considered inappropriate for Nurse to receive the smokers box and therefore this special chocolate pack was offered |
| 622 City Imperial Volunteers Old Comrades Association Badge. This gilt and enamel oval badge is decorated with the arms of the city of London and title “C.I.V. Old Comrades Assocn”. GC Gilt bright complete with ring. Height 1 inch (£30 - £40) |
| 623 WITHDRAWN Antique 19th Century Emperor Napoleon Letter Opener. A good possible prisoner of war item made of ivory, the top depicting the head and shoulder of Napoleon in military uniform, with bicorn hat. Good condition, detail good and colour, small chip to the hat. Length 11 inches ... Accompanied by a second letter opener, again possibly POW work. This made of bone and carved with flower head and leaves. GC (2 items) (£200 - £300) |
| 624 19th Century Ormolu and Bronze Mantle Clock Napoleon Bonaparte This clock is crowned by an ormolu figure of Napoleon seated upon a bronzed charger, which stands on a rocky outcrop, which incorporates a clock face. This int urn is raised on an Empire style stand, resting on scrolled bronzed feet. Overall height 17 inches. The item remains an attractive item with bright ormolu. Clock Works As Found. Requires restoration. (£200 - £300) Offered as an historical item only; the instrument’s accuracy is neither warranted or implied. |
| 625 WITHDRAWN French Napoleonic POW Horn Snuff Box. This polished horn box is decorated to the lid with inlayed scene of a row of houses. The inlay , is made up from born, horn and tortoiseshell. Some sections of inlay now absent. Width 4 inches (£30 - £50) |
| 626 An Impressive 19th Century Set of Japanese Samurai Armour. Comprising: Helmet with the skull of steel, this decorated with studs, To the base of the skull four lacquer scales, supported by blue cord. The interior with material lining ... Face Mask (Mempo), this of brown lacquer, with nose and chin protection. Blue cord support three throat scales ... Breast and back plates. these again of black lacquer, with blue cord decoration and silk padding. The interior to both breast and back plate with gold coloured leather padding ... Shoulder scales, These of six panes connected with blue cord. The lower panel with white and orange cotton dot decoration. .. Arm Protectors, these of fine steel mail, mounted with lacquer panel decoration and lacquer scale to cover back of the hand ... Thighs protection panel of silk and fine steel mail ... Waist and leg protection scales, black lacquer panels supported by blue cord. Shin panels ... The overall condition is good with a little age wear. The armor is padded with original blue silk emblazoned with gilt flowers. This material can be found throughout the parts of the armour. (£2,000 - £3,000) |
| 627 19th Century Japanese Samurai Haidate Thighs Armour. This example with an upper panel of blue silk with floral decoration. The lower section with overlapping leather scales. GC Little age wear. (£80 - £120) |
| 628 WITHDRAWN 19th Century Japanese Samurai Mempo Face Mask This example of brown lacquer panel, which protects the chin and cheeks. Retaining three throat scales, the lower scale with gilt decoration. GC. (£80 - £120) |
| 629 WITHDRAWN 19th Century Japanese Samurai Back Plate. This example of black lacquer with gold coloured cotton decoration. The interior retaining leather padded panel. GC (£50 - £100) |
| 630 3rd Bn Parachute Regiment Regimental Side Drum. This steel tension example is emblazoned with the title scroll “3rd Bn Parachute Regiment” Para Cap Badge and Battle Honours of the Battalion. The drum has been made into an attractive side table with glass top and supported on three drum sticks. GC (£60 - £120) |
| 631 5th Lancashire Volunteer Artillery Officers’ Mess Glass tumblers. A set of six glasses, etched with the Reverse RA Crowned cypher badge of the Regiment, with title scroll below “5th Lanc Vol Art”. VGC (£50 - £75) |
| 632 Napoleon In Battle. A Superb Capodimonte Study. This large and impressive figure shows Napoleon in green coatee, decorated with gilt embroidery, upon his head he wears a bicorn hat. Seated upon his grey charger, this is rearing above a broken cannon, he holds onto the reins, while his right hand holds his sword. The figure is raised on a separate china plinth, this emblazoned with Napoleons crest. Superb condition with good colours and details. Please note that the sword blade is broken, but the figure comes with an official replacement ready for fixing. Height on plinth 25 inches Width 15 inches. (£400 - £600) |
| 633 Royal Navy White Ensign 15 Feet x 8 Feet. A very large cotton example, retaining brass clips. Unflown condition GC. (£50 - £100) |
| 634 Napoleon In Battle Bronze Study. This large and impressive figure shows Napoleon in uniform, his cloak flowing around him, upon his head he wears a bicorn hat. Seated upon his charger, this is rearing above a broken cannon, he holds onto the reins, while his right arm is high in the air, encouraging his men forward. The figure is raised upon a low black marble plinth. GC Height 14 inches. Width 15 inches (£800 - £1,200) |
| 635 Car pennant for a Lord Lieutenant of an English County. A rare example comprising a multi part Union flag; the centre of each side being embroidered with a horizontal sword surmounted by a King's Crown. Leather stem/sleeve. Some service wear especially to sleeve. GC Approx 8 x 4 inches. (£50 - £75) This design was granted in 1911 following a petition by the Duke of Bedford on 25th February 1910 to the King, through the Home Secrtetary Winston Churchill, as until this point the Union flag alone could be used. |
| 636 1805 Napoleonic War Period Royal Navy Officer’s Telescope HMS Active. A scarce example of a oak tube telescope, carved into the timber “Active Phil Clark Rye 1805”. Front lense absent Brass eye piece present. Overall length 36 inches. (£300 - £400) HMS Active was a 5th Rate of the Line commissioned in 1800. In 1805 she was ordered to the Mediterranean then to the West Indies. |
| 637 5th Royal Mahrattas Officer’s swagger stick. A fine and scarce example with unmarked silver ball top embossed with Crowned bugle device and title. Slender polished wooden stem terminated in elongated ferrule. Tarnished otherwise VGC. (£40 - £60) |
| 638 Regimental Officer’s Mess Silver Table lighter. In the form of a large flaming grenade. The simulated silver flames incorporating a wick. Bearing hallmarks for Chester 1916. GC Height approx 4 inches ... Accompanied by a similar example in brass GC Height approx 4 1/2 inches (£50 - £100) |
| 639 WITHDRAWN 1914 Princess Mary Gift Tin & Bullet Pencil. This giltmetal gift tin retains one packet of tobacco (full) and outer cover for the cigarettes. Plus 1914 Christmas card. Also a bullet pencil with silver head and engraved with Princess Mary’s monogram. GC Gilt bright. (£40 - £60) |
| 640 1914 Princess Mary Gift Fund Writing Case Bullet Pencil & Photographs. The khaki cotton case bears red printed Royal monogram, Christmas Fund 1914 to the flap. GC clean condition. Within the case a small number of photographs of WW1 period nurses, one in a military ward. Also a Memorial card for Lance Corporal Lewis John Davies, with a photograph of his grave. Overall GC. (£40 - £60) Lance Corporal Lewis John Davies of the 25th Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers, died on the 26th October 1918. |
| 641 Six silver shooting spoons of 2nd Monmouth interest. Three spoons of similar pattern (HM Birmingham 1932, 1935, 1935): the bowl with raised scene of prone riflemen, the stem comprising crossed SMLE rifles topped with laurel wreath on 2nd Battalion scroll, within the wreath a crowned oval strap “Monmouthshire Regiment” with Dragon to centre. Each various engraved to 2/Lt. W.F.J. Herbert ... another HM 1935 with plain bowl, back to back SMLE stem topped with regimental badge (battle honours) engraved “Lt. W.F.J. Herbert 1936” ... another HM London 1932 with plain bowl and shank topped with Prince of Wales’s plumes on blue enamel scroll “Glamorgan Rifle Association” engraved “WFJH June 1934”, enamel chipped ... Society of miniature rifle clubs example engraved “W.F.J. Herbert 1936”. Generally VGC. Housed in fitted case designed for first three. (6 items) (£80 - £120) |
| 642 Selection of Military Badges, Sweetheart Brooches etc. A selection of badges, silver, gilt & Enamel etc. Including: WW1 Royal Ordnance Factory Number 3 Badge ... WW1 National Reserve West Lancashire ... WW1 Tank Corps Gilt & enamel Brooch ... Plus lapel Badges etc. Some damaged. (Approx 80 items) (£100 - £150) |
| 643 Napoleonic Prisoner of War Style Straw Work Box. A scarce example, of the style of work associated with that done by French prisoners during the Napoleonic war. The lid is decorated with inlaid coloured straw depicting buildings, possibly a military barracks. This scene is continued to the three side panels, the fourth with a parquetry design inlay. This latter style is repeated to the interior, which has two lidded sections. Inlay to the lid, is now with age damage with sections missing. The colours to the interior remain bright and fresh. Width 10 1/2 inches. Depth 6 1/4 inches. Height 2 1/2 inches. (£180 - £220) |
| 644 Napoleonic Prisoner of War Style Large Straw Sewing Work Box. A scarce example, of the style of work associated with that done by French prisoners during the Napoleonic war. The lid is decorated with a marquetry design depicting 17th Century style figurers including a mounted soldier, flag carrier and a drummer. The interior is decorated with colour straw laid in a parquetry style. The centre lifts to reveal four fitted drawers. The interior of the lid is bear and possibly originally held a padded silk or material padding. Inlay to the lid, is now with some age cracks with small sections missing. The colours to the interior remain bright and fresh. Width 13 3/4 inches. Depth 11 inches. Height 3 1/4 inches. (£300 - £400) |
| 645 Napoleonic Prisoner of War Style Straw Sewing Work Box. A scarce example, of the style of work associated with that done by French prisoners during the Napoleonic war. The lid is decorated with a marquetry design depicting a Naval Sloop and a Harbour The interior is decorated with colour straw laid in a parquetry style. The centre lidded, this inlaid with flowers. Inlay to the lid, is now with some age wear with small sections missing and old woodworm holes Lid detached. The colours to the interior remain bright and fresh. Width 10 1/2 inches. Depth 7 inches. Height 2 inches. (£300 - £400) |
| 646 1903 Royal Horse Guards Hollow Silver Regimental Sweetheart Brooch. This example, depicts a horse bit mounted with a regimental device with Battle Honours of the Regiment. Bearing Birmingham Hallmarks for 1903. Little wear, one or two small dents. (£30 - £50) |
| 647 3rd Dragoon Guards 1901 Hollow Silver Regimental Sweetheart Brooch. A fine example bearing Birmingham Hallmarks for 1901. The brooch depicts an ornate circulate mounted with a regimental device this with a gilt wash. Complete with pin fitting. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 648 6th Dragoon Guards 1901 Hollow Silver Regimental Sweetheart Brooch. A fine example bearing Birmingham Hallmarks for 1901. The brooch depicts an ornate circulate mounted with a regimental device this with a gilt wash. Complete with pin fitting. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 649 Selection of Military Sweetheart Brooches, Enamel Badges etc. An interesting selection of Brooches and Badges. Including: WW2 Red Plastic Salvage Steward ... WW1 New Haden Engaged on war service badge ... St Martins Canteen Badge ... etc. Some with slight enamel loss. (approx 40 items) (£100 - £200) Viewing Recommended |
| 650 Selection of Civilian Gilt & Enamel Badges An interesting selection of approximately 40 badges, including: Exhibition ... Union ... Clubs Etc. Some with minor enamel loss GC (Approx. 40 items) (£80 - £120) Viewing Recommended |
| 651 Palace of Westminster (Houses of Parliament) 1957 hallmarked gold brooch. A fine example in the form of a 3 cm high open crown topped portcullis bearing London 9 carat gold hallmarks; complete with safety chain. Housed in red leatherette case, inner lid bearing Royal Arms and “House of Lords”. VGC (£80 - £120) |
| 652 Selection of Civilian Gilt & Enamel Badges An interesting selection of approximately 40 badges, including: Exhibition ... Union ... Clubs Etc. Some with minor enamel loss GC (Approx. 40 items) (£80 - £120) Viewing Recommended |
| 653 Selection of Royal Gloucestershire Hussars Sweetheart Brooches. A small selection of Seven brooches, Five of gilt & enamel. Two examples gilt. GC. (£30 - £60) Viewing Recommended |
| 654 Selection of Cycling Club & Associated Badges. Including: Cycle Touring Club Silver Badge with inner tin disk ... Henley Cycling Club ... Coldsmith Cycling Club ... Nation Cyclist Union etc. Overall GC (Approx (£80 - £120) Viewing Recommended |
| 655 Selection of Sporting Club & Associated Badges. Including: Show Jumping ... Horse of the Year ... Horse Racing Clubs (Lingfield Park. Ascot. Folkestone) ... Fishing ... Winter Sports etc. Most gilt & Enamel. Some with damage, overall GC (Approx 100 Badges) (£150 - £200) Viewing Recommended |
| 656 Large Selection of Butlin’s Holiday Camp Gilt & Enamel Badges Representing most of the Holiday Camps, ... Second Week Badges ... Christmas etc. Some with damage to the enamel overall GC (Approx 166 items) (£150 - £250) Viewing Recommended |
| 657 2nd Bn Gloucestershire 1900 Hollow Silver Regimental Sweetheart Brooch. A fine example bearing Birmingham Hallmarks for 1900. The brooch depicts an ornate circulate mounted with a regimental device. Complete with pin fitting. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 658 1st Bn Gloucestershire Hollow Silver Regimental Sweetheart Brooch. A fine unmarked silver example bearing F.N. makers stamp. The brooch depicts an ornate circulate mounted with a Victorian regimental device. Complete with pin fitting. GC ... Accompanied buy a hollow Silver horseshoe brooch, mounted with a similar regimental device. This brooch with Birmingham Hallmarks for 1914. Pin absent, otherwise GC.(2 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 659 Selection of Football Club & Associated Badges. Mostly gilt & enamel, various periods and clubs represented. Some enamel damage, overall GC (approx 65 items) (£40 - £60) Viewing Recommended |
| 660 Large Selection of Motor Sport, Clubs & Associated Badges. Mostly gilt & enamel, including TT racing ... Speedway ... owners clubs etc. Some with enamel damage. Overall GC (Approx 97 items) (£60 - £100) Viewing Recommended |
| 661 The Buffs, East Kent Regiment Bandmaster’s silver mounted presentation baton. A fine and scarce example, the silver thimble pattern top HM London 1920, is engraved “Mr. G.W. Elvin from Officers 1st Bn. The Buffs 1920”. Black polished tapered shaft terminating in slender silver ferrule. Contained in its original blue ruffled silk lined case with gilt tooled line to the top. One small blemish to thimble top otherwise generally VGC (£75 - £100) G.W. Elvin was appointed the Bandmaster (WO1) of the 1st Battalion, 1st October 1904. |
| 662 The Buffs, East Kent Regiment Bandmaster’s silver presentation cigarette case. An attractive rectangular example with oval ends, bearing 1883 Birmingham hallmarks. The front finely engraved with lion in an African setting. The reverse beautifully engraved “Presented to Mr. W.J. Smith, Bandmaster of 3rd Buffs East Kent Regiment by the Herne Bay Band Committee 1890”. (£150 - £200) 3rd Battalion (late East Kent Militia) HQ at Canterbury. The Battalion bore the honour “Mediterranean” for their services during the Crimean War. |
| 663 Leicestershire Regiment platinum diamond set regimental brooch. A very fine and attractive unmarked example by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company. The Royal Tiger superscribed “Hindoostan” all resting on a scroll inscribed “Leicestershire. The Tiger with ruby eyes and set with rose-cut diamonds. VGC Housed in its original fitted case and accompanied by the original 1947 Goldsmiths & Silversmith Company’s receipt for £52-2-00. (£200 - £300) The Royal Tiger superscribed “Hindoostan” was awarded to 17th Foot for services in India from 1804 to 1823. The 17th became The Leicestershire Regiment on 1st July 1881; it was granted the title “Royal” in November 1946. |
| 664 WW1 1915 Two Military Copper and Brass Bugles. Two good examples of the issue pattern bugle. One retailed through Hawkes & Co the other by Henry Potter & Co. Both with clear 1915 date stamps and with WD arrow and “52”. (Possibly Ox & Bucks Light Infantry). Both complete with mouth pieces, one with cords GC (2 items) (£50 - £100) |
| 665 Crimea Period Imperial Russian Army Side Drum. A very good untouched example. The brass body mounted with a large oval plate embossed with the Imperial Russian Eagle. The wooden rims with black and white triangular decoration. These held in place by the original white tension ropes. Complete with original skins. Remains in good untouched condition with age patina. Brass toned to near black. (£800 - £1,200) |
| 666 WW1 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Gold Regimental Sweetheart Brooch This gold example depicts the regimental device picked out with coloured enamels. The reverse bears the stamp “15ct”, indicating 15 carat Gold GC (£40 - £60) |
| 667 Boer War Christmas chocolate tin and contents by Frys A scarce example of the gift tin which was given to troops serving in South Africa during the Boer War Christmas 1900. This example is complete with its original Frys chocolate. Colours to tin remain bright 90% paintwork present (£80 - £120) |
| 668 Boer War Christmas chocolate tin and contents by Cadburys A scarce example of the gift tin which was given to troops serving in South Africa during the Boer War Christmas 1900. This example is complete with its original Cadburys chocolate. Colours to tin remain bright 90% paintwork present (£80 - £120) |
| 669 1914 Princess Mary’s Christmas Tin & Bullet Pencil A good example, of the gilt brass Christmas 1914 tin. Complete with bullet pencil, engraved with crown over “M”, this retaining original card mount. Also within the box. 1915 New Year card. (Slight damp damage) and a miniature book of Common Prayer. Gilt dulled GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 670 1914 Princess Mary’s Christmas Tin and Contents A scarce complete Christmas 1914 Tin. Complete with yellow packaged tobacco and cigarettes, both with contents. Also 1914 card and photo card of Princess Mary. Gilt to box worn. GC ... Accompanied by an original card forwarding box, this with age wear. (£80 - £120) |
| 671 Great War souvenir butter knife and spoon. A good example of silver plate, the grip of each is made from a cartridge case. Housed in original fitted leather and velvet lined box. Minor wear GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 672 8 silver shooting spoons. Kolar Gold Field Volunteers (“Barton, Silver”) ... City of London National Guard Volunteers (Sheffield 1917) ... 7th Bn. Middlesex Regiment (London 1928) ... London Rifle Brigade (London 1904) ... Gt. Britain (Birmingham 1906) ... NRA reverse engraved “Sergt’s Mess 42nd Rifle Club” (Birmingham 1905) ... NRA reverse engraved “Plymouth & D Rifle Club” (Birmingham 1914) ... NLRC (London 1910) ... together with plated examples depicting Field Marshal French and Prime Minister Asquith. (10 items) (£80 - £120) |
| 673 A pottery figure depicting the French Emperor Napoleon on his charger. Napoleon is depicted upon his charger, he is wearing a dark blue frock coat with red facings. To his head his bicorn hat. He is shown drawing his Mameluke hilted sword from his side. The figure is accompanied by a card certificate which numbers this piece 144. GC Details good Overall height 14 inches. (£120 - £150) |
| 674 An Impressive large China Figure of a Georgian Officer of the 10th Hussars This figure depicts an Officer upon his charger, at the time of the Battle of Waterloo. The Officer wears full dress uniform, with police hanging from his left shoulder and busby to his head. The charger is seen with great detail to the regimental pattern horse harness and Georgian shabraque. The under side of the base bears details of the subject only and date 1815. GC Colours bright detail good Height 16 inches (£150 - £250) |
| 675 Beswick China figure of a Mounted Trooper of the Life Guards. This finely executed ceramic figure displays a Trooper of the Regiment in Review Order. His right hand holds the State Pattern Sword at the Present. Complete with nickel chain and leather reins, tightly held by the left hand. Mounted onto the original polished wooden base with a plaque bearing the details. Height 15 inches. VGC. (£150 - £200) |
| 676 Large pottery figure of Her Majesty the Queen taking the salute at Trooping the Colour by Coalport This impressive limited edition model depicts Her Majesty wearing scarlet Guards tunic, with state waist sash mounted upon her faithful charger Burmese, He stands placid as the Queen takes the salute. Complete with riding crop and wooden base. The latter with details “Trooping the Colour” issued in celebration of Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee 1952-2002. GC Colours remain bright Overall Height 13 inches. The accompanying certificate states that this is number 433 of 450. Complete with large transit box. (£150 - £200) |
| 677 6th Dragoon Guards Michael Sutty China Figure A good quality and detail china figure depicting a dismounted Officer of the Regiment. He wears dark blue uniform with gilt helmet to his head. In front of him he holds his unsheathed sword, blade down. Bearing Michael Sutty stamp to the base GC. Height 11 inches (£80 - £120) |
| 678 Gentleman At Arms Dresden china figure. This colourful 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. The underside of the base with a continental maker’s mark. and details. GC. Colours bright Height 12 inches. (£100 - £150) Vendor states by the Dresden Factory |
| 679 Coldstream Guards Light Company china figure by Dresden The German porcelain figure depicts an Officer of the regiment circa 1794. He wears scarlet coatee with blue facings and with gold lace. To his shoulders light company wings. His cap bears a green crest and hackle. To his right hand he holds his rifle. The base is with details of the figure and maker’s mark. Circa 1930’s. Colours remain bright VGC. Height 12 inches (£100 - £150) |
| 680 Yeoman of the Guard Beefeater porcelain figure by Dresden This fine quality figure depicts a Yeoman holding his pole arm to his right hand. To his chest he proudly wears his campaign medals. Detail and colours are good. Underside with maker’s details. Overall height including pole. 14 inches. GC (£100 - £150) |
| 681 Coldstream Guards porcelain figure Waterloo Period. A fine quality continental figure of an Officer of the Coldstreams circa 1815. He wears scarlet coatee, with blue facings, single epaulette and 1812 pattern shako. The underside with maker’s details. Colours bright GC. Height 11 inches (£100 - £150) |
| 682 19th Century Brass Plaque of the Duke of Wellington. This large oval shaped brass plaque was probably produced as a commemorative item following the death of the Iron Duke. To the center a head and shoulder bust of Wellington. To the crown and base a display of a trophy of arms. GC. Overall height 17 inches (£80 - £120) |
| 683 89th Foot (Princes Victoria’s) Mid 19th Century Miniature Portrait A fine quality oil on ivory miniature portrait of an Officer of the 89th Foot. He is depicted head and shoulders and wears scarlet coatee with bullion Light or Grenadier Company wings. His shoulder plate is clearly seen to his baldric and to his breast, an Army of India and South Africa 1854 pair of medals. The detail is good and colours remain bright. Contained in the lower section of the original leather oval case. GC, but now with hair line crack to the ivory, visible under a glass Height of miniature approx 3 inches (£400 - £450) The 89th Foot became the 2nd Bn The Royal Irish Fusiliers. |
| 684 An Impressive Great War Desk Ornament Ink Stand Ships Gun Turret from the “Helgoland” This copper model of ship’s gun turret opens to reveal two ink wells and cast into the metal lid “Cast from metal Ex-Surrendered German Battleship “Helgoland” Thos W Ward Ltd Sheffield 1922”. Remains in good condition. Overall Length 8 inches. (£100 - £150) The Helgoland was a Helgoland Class Battleship she was completed in 1911 and saw action at the Battle of Jutland receiving one hit. She survived the war only to be taken by the British at the end of the War to replace those that had been scuttled at Scappa Flow |
| 685 19th PWO Hussars Boer War 1901 hallmarked silver brooch. A fine hollow silver example bearing Birmingham hallmarks, comprising a miniature military horse bit mounted with regimental device viz. a Crown over a scroll inscribed “Assaye” with the Elephant below resting on a scroll inscribed “XIX PWO Hussars”. VGC (£70 - £100) |
| 686 Band of the Grenadier Guards side drum. A rod tensioned example by Premier emblazoned by C.A. Collins with post 1953 Royal Arms, regimental devices and battle honours from “medjez Plain” Red blue and white wooden rims complete with man made skins. The paintwork and decoration remain bright. VGC (£10 - £200) |
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