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A group of six George V First World War Medals to Eng. Capt. (Later Rear Admiral) Sir Henry Humphreys, Royal Navy, comprising - Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G - Neck badge and Breast star) Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B - Neck badge) 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 War Medal, Victory Medal (with oak leaves), French Legion D'Honneur, and a Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal (named to Henry Humphreys R.N), dated 15th March 1897, and miniature for same, and a selection of fitted cases for same £2500-3500
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A group of five Victoria, Edward VII and George V medals to Lieut. (later Major) William Hurst-Nicolson, comprising - Victoria India Medal, with two bars, "Punjab Frontier, 1897-98" and "Tirah 1897-98", Edward VII Africa General Service Medal, with one bar, "Nandi, 1905-06", George V 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal (with oak leaves), and Bronze Death Plaque, mounted in walnut frame and glazed, and with copy of Commission dated 18th May 1892, Details of Mention in Dispatches dated 24th August 1916, and when attached to the 37th Dogras (Indian Army), and two leather bound photograph albums containing numerous black and white photographs of recipient in India attached to the 2nd Battalion Royal Munster Fusilier's, and 37th Dogras (Indian Army) dating from 1892 to 1922 £450-600
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A group of George V First World War Medals to "383 FWN. Edith Ellen Eckersley Q.M.A.A.C" - comprising - Medal of the Order of the British Empire (O.B.E. - Military) 1914-1918 War Medal, Victory Medal, Order of St John (Breast Badge) and miniature, Queen Mary's Nursing Guild (small breast badge), three Red Cross Proficiency Medals, Red Cross Merit Badge, and five Year Badges, some with fitted cases and contained in black leather covered jewel box, 8ins x 5.75ins x 2.25ins high £400-600
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A Victoria India General Service Medal, with one bar "Persia", awarded to Assistant Apothecary E. Heffernan, H.M. Steamer Planet £500-700
Note: Edward Heffernan was born 1831 in Wakefield and died in 1880.
Extract of report on action in which HMS Planet was involved:
"On the morning of the 15th instant, a body of 8000 men, with six guns, under the command of Meer Shadad Khan, one of the principal Ameers, his cousin, Meer Mahomed Khan and many of the principal Chiefs, took up a position on three sides of the British residency at Hyderabad, and attempted to force an entrance into the enclosure, which was surrounded by a low wall of from four to five feet in height, and defended by Major Outram's escort, composed of 100 men, the light company of Her Majesty's 22d regiment, under the command of Captain Conway, of that regiment, assisted by the Officers mentioned in the margin. After effectually keeping the enemy at bay for nearly four hours, and after almost the whole of their ammunition was expended, Major Outram and his brave associates effected their retreat, in the best possible order, to the iron streamers Planet and Satellite, and ultimately formed a junction with Major-General Sir Charles Napier, K.C.B at Hala."
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A George V First World War Military Cross and Bar, to Temp. 2nd. Lt. David Liddon Howard, Machine Gun Corps, the reverse of the medal engraved "Guillemont, September 1916", contained in mauve leather covered case of issue and with black and white photograph and twelve copy pages of handwritten "War Diary or Intelligence Summary 21st March - 28th March 1918" detailing actions and movements (in ebonised box frame and glazed). £600-800
Note: Entry in London Gazette, 20th October 1916 (Pg. 10183) - "For Conspicuous Gallantry in Action. He brought three machine-guns into action 40 yards from the enemy and stopped their attack dead. On another occasion he did similar fine work."
Subsequent entry in London Gazette, 16th September 1918 (Pg. 10892) - "For Conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty. While in command of a machine-gun company he handled his gun with great skill and dash. Later, he took over command of details of all sorts, organizing the defence in two occasions. A number of men being in a barn in a shelled area, he at once went across and moved them to a flank, steadying them and seeing that all men had their equipment and rifles with them. He showed Exceptional Ability throughout these operations.
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A George VI Military Cross (unnamed), in Royal Mint mauve leather covered case of issue and an Elizabeth II British Empire Medal (unnamed - military issue), in Royal Mint red leather covered case of issue £150-200
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A George VI Distinguished Service Cross (unnamed), in Garrard & Co Ltd. black leather covered case of issue £200-300
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A George VI Distinguished Flying Cross (unnamed and undated), in black leather covered case of issue £300-400
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A 20th Century mahogany presentation plaque in the form of a shield, mounted with two British Army Gurkha Kukri knives and two smaller knives, the shield with inscribed plate "To Captain R.A. Elson, H.Q.99 Gurkha Bde. Brunei 1963", 18ins x 18ins, with easel stand £200-300
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A plated brass imperial Russian powder flask cast with the double headed eagle to both faces and to the sides and with original chained cover, 5ins high £80-120
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A Victorian "Sabretache", leather covered pouch decorated with silver thread to the edge and with royal cipher metal fittings and belt loops, 6ins x 3ins £80-120
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An early 20th Century plated equestrian presentation model of a mounted hussar on ebonised stepped base, with silver engraved plaque - "Presented to Major R. B. Pott, by The N.C.O.S. and Men of "D" Squadron. West Kent (Queens Own) Yeomanry. In Affectionate Remembrance of his Eight Years Command of the Squadron, 1914", 10ins high £150-200
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A boxed set of World War I Stereoscopic photographic cards - "The Great War" published by Realistic Travels, London, in blue cloth covered box (98) £100-200
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A photograph album - "World Cruise of the British Special Service Squadron 1923-1924", containing black and white titled photographs of the world cruise of H.M. Ships "Hood", "Repulse", "Delhi", "Danae", "Dragon", "Dauntless" and H.M.A.S. "Adelaide" £120-160
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An early 20th Century leather and brass bound rectangular cartridge case, the cover with brass plaque engraved "E.L.B", 13ins x 10ins x 5.25ins high £80-120
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A Malaysian machete style knife, the 12ins blade marked "Bahkelalan", the carved wood hilt with wooden scabbard, 18ins overall, together with an American M8 fighting knife with 6.5ins blade, leather grip and composite sheath, 13ins overall £80-120
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A good quality Native sword presented to the Third Sarawak Division by the Chief of Balala during the 1960s Indonesian conflict, the 22ins blade decorated with punch work, the carved bone pommel with bound hilt and carved wood scabbard, 31ins overall £150-250
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A French 1816 pattern heavy cavalry sword, the 38ins steel blade bearing three indistinct marks and engraved to spine "Manufre. R.le du Klongenthal Fevrier, 1816", the heavy brass guard stamped "310", with wire bound leather grip and steel scabbard stamped "310", 46ins overall £250-350
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An Edward VII Officers dress sword, No. 2407, the 32ins bright steel blade bearing the Royal cipher and foliate decoration, with fretted guard with shagreen grip and with metal scabbard, 39ins overall £80-120
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A George V Officers dress sword by Henry Wilkinson, numbered 60158, the 32ins right steel blade etched with Royal cipher and foliate design and engraved to "Brigadier T. Hart Dyke. D.S.O", and further engraved "Given to Captain J.E. Griffin 1959" and to "Major R. Elson, 1963", the plated guard with shagreen grips, complete with leather scabbard and sword belt £150-250
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A Colt .30 Caliber six shot percussion pocket pistol, circa 1860, the octagonal 5ins barrel marked "Address Col. Saml. Colt, New York, US, America", serial No. 215066, with brass (previously plated) frame, wood grips, cocks and holds well £500-700
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A .60 calibre gentleman's flintlock pistol by Ellston of Doncaster, Circa 1770, the 9ins barrel bearing proof marks, crown over "V" and two further indistinct marks, with plain steel lock bearing makers name, walnut stock with plain steel fittings and with original ramrod present £350-450
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A King "No. 1" American air rifle with 18ins barrel, with V and fore sights, circa 1907, 31ins overall, an "Original" model 1.77 calibre air rifle by West Gorman, the 17.75ins barrel with V and fore sights, circa 1929, 30.5ins overall, and a "Garanta" British made Gat style 1.77 calibre air pistol with 6ins barrel, circa 1933, 9.75ins overall £180-220
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A .65 calibre Indian two band "Enfield" musket, the 31ins plain steel barrel bearing proof mark, crown over "V", with two other indistinct marks, the plain steel lock plate stamped "1863", and hardwood stock, and with brass fittings stamped "M.B.P.D.R 73", and with ram rod present, 47ins overall £150-200
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A deactivated (2016 spec) .303 calibre Enfield No. MK3 rifle dated 1949, serial No. 37619K, with leather sling and certificate of deactivation £250-350
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A deactivated (2016 spec) .303 calibre Enfield No.4 MK1 rifle dated 1943, serial No. 32574, WW2 issue, with canvas sling and certificate of deactivation £250-350
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A deactivated (2016 spec) German First World War 7.92mm calibre Mauser rifle Serial No 5588, dated 1915, with 29ins barrel and walnut stock, 49ins overall, with leather sling and certificate of deactivation £400-600
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An early 20th Century shotgun bore gauge by S.B Allport of Birmingham, graduating inches within extending gauge to end, made of plate's brass, 33ins long, in wood case £100-150
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A Webley .22 calibre 1982 Hurricane air pistol in original box with paperwork, pellets, scope mount and B.S.A. 4 x 15 telescopic sight and a .177 calibre air rifle with break action and V sights, with 28ins barrel, Circa 1960 £80-120
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A 12 bore box lock ejector shotgun by A.Y.A. (Yeoman Model), serial No. 581871, 28ins blued steel barrels with milled top rib, case hardened action, walnut stock and fore end, with composite butt plate, 45ins overall £200-300
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A 20 bore box lock ejector shotgun by A.Y.A, serial No. 425755, 27ins blued steel barrels with plain top rib, case hardened action, walnut stock and fore end, 43ins overall £300-400
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A 12 bore box lock ejector shotgun by C.H. Weston of Brighton, Serial No. 4284, the 26ins blued steel barrels with plain top rib, bright steel action with makers name and scroll engraving, walnut stock and fore end, 43ins overall, with canvas gun bag, leather cartridge belt and three gun steel shotgun cabinet £250-350
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A 12 bore box lock ejector shotgun by Webley & Scott, serial No. 95424, the 28ins blued steel barrels with plain top rib, bright steel action bearing makers name, walnut stock and fore end, 46ins overall £350-400
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A 12 bore box lock ejector shotgun by William Powell & Sons, Serial No. 13506, the 27ins blued steel barrel with plain top rib (the makers have confirmed that the gun was made in 1924 and re-barrelled by them in 1978), the bright steel action with scroll engraving, walnut stock and fore end, 42ins overall, in manufacturers motor case with some accessories £800-1200
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A 12 bore sidelock ejector shotgun by A.Y.A. (No. 2 model), Serial No. 572316, the 28ins blued steel barrels with milled top rib, case hardened action, walnut stock and fore end, composite recoil pad, 46ins overall, with Brady motor case and some accessories £800-1200
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A 12 bore sidelock ejector shotgun by Cogswell & Harrison of London, serial No. 46290, the 30ins blued steel barrels with plain top rib, bright steel action decorated with foliate engraving, walnut stock and fore end with composite butt plate, 46ins overall, with a manufacturers motor case and some accessories £800-1200
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate to purchase this item.
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A 12 bore sidelock ejector shotgun by J.J. Langley of Luton, Serial No.1800, the 28ins blued steel barrels with plain top rib, bright steel action with scroll engraving, walnut stock and fore end with composite butt plate, 45ins overall, in motor case with some accessories £1000-1500
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A composed pair of 12 bore sideplated box lock ejector shotguns by Cogswell & Harrison, serial No's. 41117 & 29475, the 30ins blued steel barrels with plain ribs, cased hardened actions with scroll engraving, walnut stocks and fore ends, 47ins overall, in manufacturers pair motor case with some accessories £1500-2000
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item.
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A good 12 bore sidelock ejector (self-opening action) shotgun by James Purdey & Sons of London, Serial No. 19652, the 30ins blued barrels (replaced by maker in 1978) with plain top rib, bright steel action decorated with rose and scroll engraving and makers name, walnut stock and fore end and horn butt plate, 47.5ins overall, with manufacturers leather and oak motor case and some accessories £12000-15000
Note: You must be in possession of a current shotgun certificate in order to purchase this item (with history from Purdey)
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The Clarrie Cripps Collection of Dolls, Teddy Bears and Toys | |
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A Simon and Halbig No. 914 12 1/2, bisque headed doll with blue closing eyes and open mouth showing two teeth and with jointed composition body, 27ins high, dressed in white lawn full length dress £250-400
Provenance: Bonham's Auction - 10th August 1997 - Lot 1013
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An early 20th Century Simon and Halbig No. 1294 bisque headed doll with open blue eyes, open mouth with two teeth, and with composition body, 18ins high, and three others, various £150-200
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An Armand Marseille No. 390-15 bisque headed doll with brown closing eyes and open mouth showing five teeth, and with jointed composition body, 31ins high, wearing cream wool coat with red floral embroidery £200-300
Provenance: Bonham's Auction - 10th August 1997 - Lot 1017
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A late 19th Century Armand Marseille No.390A8M bisque headed doll with opening blue eyes, open mouth, showing four teeth and with jointed composition body, 24ins high, together with two others, various £150-200
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A Catterfelder "Puppenfabrik" No.6 1/2, bisque headed doll with brown opening eyes and open mouth showing four teeth and with jointed composition body, 30ins high, dressed in modern old gold velour full length dress £250-350
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An early 20th Century Bruno Schmidt bisque headed character doll (BSW), with opening blue eyes, open mouth showing four teeth and composition body, 25.5ins high £200-300
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A late 19th Century bisque headed pierrot boy doll, No. 70.205, with open blue eyes, mouth opening with two teeth and wood wire jointed body, 14.5ins high, together with a bisque headed African baby doll and bisque headed Chinese baby doll £120-160
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A modern Steiff "Winnie the Pooh" Limited Edition teddy bear (No.3168 of 3500), 20ins, together with four other modern Steiff toys, various (all unboxed) £100-150
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