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Model of British Tank, by W.H. Goss China, (Reading), 110mm long. Ceramic Teapot Stand - `GM...1911`, by W.H. Goss China, 143mm x 143mm. Model of British 6in. Incendiary Shell, by W.H. Goss China, (Christchurch), 112mm high. Model of German Bomb - `Dropped on Bury St. Edmunds from a Zeppelin 30th April 1915`, by W.H. Goss China, (Margate), 80mm high. Model of Russian Shrapnel Shell - `The original was captured by the huns & fired by them at the British`, by W.H. Goss China, (Twickenham), 114mm high. Model of Vase - `Flag of the Allies`, by W.H.Goss China, (Flags of the Allies), with flags of Great Britain, France, Belgium and Russia, 70mm high. Model of Vase - `Flag of the Allies`, by W.H.Goss China, (Flags of the Allies), with flags of Great Britain, France, Belgium and Russia, 68mm high. Model of Vase - `Flag of the Allies`, by W.H.Goss China, (Flags of the Allies), with flags of Great Britain, France, Belgium and Russia, 55mm high. (8)

Model of Motor Cyclist`s Helmet, by Gemma China, with goggles (London), 67mm long. Model of Officer`s Peaked Cap, by Arcadian China, (Maldon), 66mm long. Model of Cap from Neath, unmarked, (Neath), 55mm long. Model of Post Box, unmarked, (Triple Entente), 67mm high. Model of Edith Cavell Statue, by Willow Art China, inscribed `Edith Cavell, Brussels Dawn, October 12th 1915`, (Brighton), 160mm high. Model of Capstan, by Arcadian China, (Hastings), 52mm high. Model of German Bomb, unmarked, (London), 80mm high. Model of John Bull, unmarked, (Kirkwall), 110mm high. Model of Cenotaph, by Alexandra China, inscribed `The Glorious Dead`, (London), 185mm high. (9)

A LARGE QUANTITY OF SECOND WORLD WAR BRITISH OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHS, issued by the War Office during the period 1942-1944 illustrating army, navy and air force theatres of war, campaigns and sorties, battle scenes, Churchill and other leaders, the British Royal Family, bomb damage, allied occupations, refugees and civilian life and a small quantity of British propaganda pamphlets

* A collection of Second World War items relating to Warrant Officer K.S. Batten, 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force, a ÒCaterpillar ClubÓ member, who took part in the successful `V2` raid over Peenmunde and who along with his crew was taken Prisoner of War after being shot down over Magdenburg 22.1.1944, the archive comprises: Medals: 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence and War Medals, extremely fine, mounted for wearing in card box of issue addressed to `K.S. Batten Esq., 44 Clifton Road, Romford, Essex` with transmission slip Log Book: First entry 11.2.1943, training flights in Botha`s advancing to Wellington`s (April 1943), 17.8.1943 Operations - Peenmunde (bombed at 7000ft), 22.8.1943 Operations - Leverkusen (coned in searchlights, flack, heavy and accurate), 27.8.1943 Operations - Nuremburgh, 3.9.1943 Operations - Minelaying (2000ft unable to find pin point), 3.9.1943 Operations - Mannheim, 6.9.1943 Operations - Munich (forced landing at Benson owing to lack of petrol), 27.9.1943 Operations - Hanover (diverted on return to Bury St Edmunds, Yankee Drome), 29.9.1943 Operations - Bochum (very sticky over target area), 3.10.1943 Operations - Kassel (fired at 2 night fighters with no results), 4.10.11 Operations - Frankfurt (searchlights drove me crazy , fighter attack, two bursts ), 3.11.1943 Operations - Dusseldorf (starboard wingtip damaged by flack), 11.11.1943 Operations - Cannes (full moon, very quiet how beautiful the Mediterranean looks in the moonlight! Diverted landing to Middle Wallop), 19.11.1943 Operations - Leverkusen (Ruhr Defences to ourselves coming back, 7 flack holes), 28.11.1943 Operations - Stuttgart (fighter flare paths very troublesome (Pocklington), 20.12.1943 Operations - Frankfurt (swarms of fighters, flare paths many combats seen. Port inner badly shot up over Dutch Coast), the log book then ceases stamped `Withdrawn from Air Crew Duties`, total flying time 160hrs 40mins. Sundry items: Cloth badges including Air Gunners badge, riband bar, Air Gunners Association and P.O.W. Association ties, crest of 51 Squadron mounted on a wooden shield Caterpillar Club: Gold Caterpillar Club badge, with ruby eyes engraved `Sgt K.S. Batten`, Brass Caterpillar Club badge engraved `Sgt K.S. Batten`Caterpillar Club membership card, and `Congratulations` outer sleeve. NB: It is likely the brass example would have been worn by Batten during his time in the camp and the gold example would have been issued to him in the late 1940s, hence two badges P.O.W. related items: Three passport size photographs of Batten together with a larger photograph and the glass negative.`Kriegie` ID tag, impressed `2423 Stalag Luft`, 6 x 4.2cm, A Wartime Log for British Prisoners, printed `gift from The War Prisoners` Aid of the Y.M.C.A.`, inscribed to `Sgt Ken. S. Batten, prisoner of war, 2423, Barth, Germany, August 3rd 1944, shot down January 21st 1944`. Batten has drawn a picture of his A.G. wing and the following inscription `Sgt K.S. Batten. Rear Gunner. R.A.F. July 6th 1942, Operational Aircrew from July 26th 1943 to January 21st 1944 shot down over Magdeburg during my 24 missions over enemy territory. Remainder of war spent at Barth, Germany`, following page has a poem titled `Dangerous Moonlight`, the rest of the pages are black, the rear of the book has a theatre programme glued into it titled `Hit the Bottle` `The little theatre off Times Square, opening July 3, 1944, Barth, Germany`, there are several pages of fellow prisoners names and addresses, finally the back page has sample of `Ersatz coffee and tea`, A notebook made from packets of cigarettes the crude cover inscribed `KB Notes`, various insertions including a page inscribed `Bets. War over by Sept 30th 44`, and a primitive tin opener Post War items: Warrant certificate, 6.3.1945 (post mark 25.9.1981), R.A.F. release book, 16.10.1945A letter dated 31.12.1948 to Batten from Bill (Pilot William Bruce, R.A.F., 51 Squadron), 51 Squadron Association membership card R.A.F. Ex-Prisoner of War Association Rule Book and Directory Membership, three photographs of Battens wedding day, 51 Squadron Association Annual Reunion invitation, 51 Squadron First Day CoverLetter of condolence to Batten`s wife from the Air Gunner`s Association dated 10.8.1987. The following information is taken from an incredibly detailed account (sold with the lot) written by Warrant Officer S.C. Tait, R.A.F., who served with Batten throughout the war with 51 Squadron and was also taken prisoner of war after the fated operation over Magdenburg, 22.1.1944 Peenmunde Raid 17/18 August 1943: A special raid which Bomber Command was ordered to carry out against the German research establishment on the Baltic coast where the V2 Rocket was being built and tested. Comprising 696 aircraft, 324 Lancasters, 218 Halifaxes and 54 Stirling. The Peenmunde Raid was the only occasion in the latter part of the Second World War when the whole of Bomber Command attempted a precision raid by night on such a small target and also had a Master Bomber (piloted by Group Captain J.H. Searby, 83 Squadron). There were three aiming points, the scientists, the workers and the living quarters and the rocket factory and experimental station. The Pathfinders found Peenmunde fairly easily using a new technique of `Shifters` whose task was to move the Markers from one target to the next during the raid. Having found the target fairly easily the Master Bomber`s moved in a controlled the raid successfully. Approximately 180 Germans and 500-600 foreign slave workers were killed. This was the first time that the enemy deployed the Schrage Musik (Slanted or Jazz music) night fighters, effectively a pair of upward firing cannon fitted to an Me 110. Six Bombers became a casualty of the Schrage Musik. 40 aircraft were lost in this raid. 23 Lancasters, 15 Halifaxes and 2 Stirlings (6.7% of the force). Although heavy losses the raid was considered a success as the attack set back the rocket programme by at least two months which as a result delayed further attacks on London. Magdenburg 21/22 January 1944: The raid comprised 648 aircraft and was the first major raid on the city, and was not successful, winds were stronger than forecast and as a result brought some of the bombers into the target area before the Pathfinders. The Germans lit decoy fires, which caused the Pathfinders to miss their concentration of markers, and most of the bombs fell outside of the city. 57 aircrafts were lost on this raid. 35 Halifaxes and 22 Lancasters (8.8% of the force), including Batten`s Halifax L-Love LW 779. The attack came from an Me 110 night fighter, the fighter attacked from the rear starboard quarter destroying half the starboard fin and rudder, then travelled through the fuselage destroying the accumulator. As a result this stopped the bomb doors from opening and fully. The shells then ripped into the two port engines knocking them out along with the elevators on that wing, losing 2000ft per minute the skipper (Pilot, Bill Bruce) responded Òwell, what do we do now?Ó realising there was no chance of getting back to England with one engine the skipper gave the order to bale out, which they did (not before smoking a cigarette though!) Detainment: All the crew had ejected and landed safely but were quickly captured and taken to a local police station where they were interrogated by the local Luftwaffe unit. From there the crew were taken to a fighter base where they were ordered to stand 10ft apart and opposite each other this was to ensure they did not speak or pass messages on, after a short while they were then moved on to Dulag Luft Oberheusel interrogation camp near Frankfurt. Prisoners of War and Camp Life: Once arriving at the camp the crew were each immediately placed into a cell measuring about four feet square. The cell contained a straw mattress only, the walls were plain white with a sign saying Òno writingÓ to stop prisoners leaving messages for each other. Batten and the other crew members were warned to say very little within the camp as there was a ÒSquadron LeaderÓ who spoke perfect English and was known as a Òstool pigeonÓ (someone who was favoured by the Germans and received perks for information), after a few weeks the crew were then moved on to Stalag Luft. Stalag Luft 1 was the main American POW camp and there were about 8000 prisoners there, of which 1500 were British. As soon as the crew arrived, their equipment i.e. boots etc. were taken away and no doubt be taken to the Russian front and they were issued with a `Kriegie` ID tag. According to one source they were useful for dividing up bread fairly (a loaf divided into five slices). Batten and the other crew members were freed when the Russians liberated the camp in June 1945 having been in captivity for 18 months. (-)

* Air Reconnaissance. III Gruppo Aeroplani, a miscellaneous collection of photographs from the archive of the Laboratorio Fotografico for this Royal Italian Air Force group, variously dated 1916-1918,from Nos. 1, 5, 30, 61, 75, 120, and other Squadrons and Units, most inscribed in white ink with geographical information, some in red ink, targets labelled, trench systems identified, roads, railways, rivers clearly recorded, shell and bomb damage to military installations observed, many photographs with labels verso giving information regarding an operation with pilot and observer`s names and counter signed by the Commanding Officer and Director of the Group Laboratory, approx. 80 images, some with minor damp damage, contained in a modern ring binder (approx. 80)

* Air Reconnaissance. XVI Group Aeroplani, Royal Italian Air Force, 121 Squadron 1918-1919,a fine collection of aerial photographs taken over the mountainous landscape of the Austro-Italian border, numerous military features indicated, including in snow-covered terrain, many images show extensive shell and bomb damage to trench systems, military roads and other features, each image dated with identification reference number, some with inscriptions verso, others with Group stamp identifying Pilot, Observer and Commanding Officer, approx. 105 images, contained in a modern ring binder, some images with signs of minor damp damage (approx. 105)

* WWI Operational Orders. Operational orders relating to Brackley`s Great War service with No.7 Squadron, including two for Caudrons, a copy of Signal Reporting Bomb Raid on Railway Bridge at Namur, 29.9.1917, copy letter from the Admiralty, 11.10.1917 congratulating Brackley on the successful bombing raid on Railway Bridge, six Naval Signal telegrams dated between 14.4.1917-17.6.1918 congratulating Brackley on a number of successful bombing raidsñAt 19.59 B.S.T. last night one machine (Pilot Flt. Comdr Brackley, Observer Sub. Bewsher, R.N., G/L. A.M.2 Wardrop) carrying 4/250lb. and 8/65lb. bombs left for Namur with instructions to bomb the Railway Bridge. The night was extremely fine and visibility exceptionally good throughout the raid. The objective was reached without difficulty and the first attack was made from a height of 4,700ft. at 22.25 B.S.T., a line being taken S. to N. 6 bombs were dropped, but fell slightly to the westward of the bridge, a second run at 4,400ft. on the same course resulted in two direct hits (with 250lb. bombs) on the bridge near its northern extremity. The explosion of these bombs was clearly observed by pilot, observer and gunlayer. The bridge itself being immediately afterwards obscured by smoke. The flight which was undertaken at 2 hrs.` notice was carefully conducted, the attack itself being carried out with skill and precision.î (BM p19). Brackles` own log reads: ñMost enjoyable trip. Found Namur easily. Made first run from S. to N. at 4,700 ft. and Bewsher dropped 6 bombs. All missed - damn! Second run same direction at 4,400 ft. and 2 of the 250lb. hit bridge near northern extremity. Great explosions! Think we badly dented bridge. Had an excellent trip back.î There is a note in the back of the logbook that: ñAgent confirms our report and says that bridge was badly damaged and that 3 sets of rails out of 6 were destroyedî. Brackley`s friend and Observer Sub-Lieutenant Bewsher, R.N., later Captain Paul Bewsher, D.S.C., R.A.F., immortalised the Railway Bridge raid at Namur (29.9.1917) in his poem `A Night Hymn` written in the air whilst returning from the raid which was 60 miles behind enemy lines. ñAbove the hostile lands I fly, and know, O Lord, that Thou art nigh; and with Thy ever-loving care, Dost bear me safely through the air. Thou madest the twinkling Polar star, which guides me homewards from afar; and Thou hast made my greatest boon, The radiant visage of the Moon, and if I did not love Thee, Lord, I could not sit here reassured, with level mind, and soul at ease, amidst the cool refreshing breezeî (BM p18/19). (-)

Dirigibles. Airship R.100, Designed and Constructed by the Airship Guarantee Company, Ltd., Howden, Yorkshire, [1929],23 pp., four full-page b & w illusts. from photos, orig. stapled printed wrappers with vign. to upper cover, sl. dust soiled, slim 8vo The R.100 was largely designed by Barnes Wallis (who later designed the Wellington Bomber and the bouncing bomb of Dam Busters fame). The airship made a successful trial crossing to Canada and back but was scrapped when airship R.101 crashed in France in 1931.(1)

WWI - Royal Naval Air Service. Pilot`s flying log book for Flight Sub Lieutenant Herbert Rutter Simms R.N.A.S., 17th August 1915 to 2nd May 1916,twenty-three double page spreads completed in manuscript, aircraft flown include Avro, Curtiss, Bristol, Caudron and Morane biplanes, numerous remarks concerning bad or bumpy landings, engine troubles, etc., good landings beginning in October, patrolling in November and bomb dropping in December and later `Fighting patrol to Ostend. Sighted four submarines. Attacked seaplane on way home. Gun stuck. Got it going & attacked again. When all my ammunition was gone Boche turned away for home` (24th January), `Bombed submarine off Ostend. It just saved itself by diving missed it by seconds` (23rd January), `Fighting patrol to Ypres. Shot a Boche down by Dixmude` (29th February), `Attacked seaplane N.E. of Zeebrugge five miles out to sea, three trays ammunition. Seaplane in plum nose dive & observer jumped out at 3,000 feet. Bombs blew up when machine hit water` (24th April), orig. printed linen boards with name and rank inscribed to upper cover, a little rubbed and soiled, 8vo, together with a contemp. newscutting concerning the death of R.N. Sims, a mimeographed admiralty letter dated 14th May 1916 concerning the same and a three page biography reprinted from `The British Roll of Honour`, orig. printed wrappers, vertical fold, slim 4to Sub-Lieutenant H. R. Sims, R.N., was the eldest son of Alderman D. R. Sims, of Chipping Norton. He was born in 1891 and died of Ostend on 5th May 1916 after being shot down by a German torpedo boat whilst engaging a German aircraft off Ostend. His body was recovered from the sea and buried with full military honours in the cemetery at Chipping Norton. His name lives on through the eponymous Sims Gliders, a number of which he constructed between 1908 and 1910.(4)

* Taylor (Robert). Dam Busters - The Impossible Mission. On the night of 16/17 May, 1943 Lancasters of 617 Squadron Breached the Mighty Dams in the Ruhr Valley in one of the Most Remarkable Precision Bombing Raids of World War Two - A Mission All But a Few Thought Impossible. Here, `Dinghy` Young Releases His Hydrostatically-Triggered Bouncing Bomb at Precisely 60 ft and 230 mph as he Approaches the M_hne Dam. It was a Direct Hit, pub. 2006,coloured print after the original, signed in pencil by the artist and G.D. (Johnnie) Johnson and Ray Grayston, image size 14 x 30 ins (35.5 x 76 cm), gilt frame, glazed Limited edition 30/400. (1)

* RAF Bomber Command ñTallboyî. A period scale-model of the famous blockbuster bomb weapon, designed by Dr. Barnes Wallace, c.1940s,of painted hardwood with lead-weighted and balanced trim, mounted for presentation upon a polished oak display stand, having applied brass plaque inscribed ñTallboyî (Medium) 12,000lb 1/20th Scale, suggesting possible use as a wind-tunnel or aerodynamic testing, together with a headed manuscript postcard from the late Air-Vice Marshall Gerald Combe CB, with annotated details of the weapon and the targets it was designed for, including the raids against the Flying-Bomb & V-Rocket sites in France and the bombing of the German Battleship ñTirpitzî in Norway - believed a gift-memento from the designer to Combe (1)

* WWII - US Army Air Force. An original group of Wartime-issue Aircrew silver-badge brevets, c. 1940s,variously stamped and inscribed, comprising Pilot`s Wings (LGB & Sterling Silver), Navigator`s Wings (NS Meyer New York & sterling), Bomb-Aimer Wings (LGB & sterling), Air-Gunner Wings (sterling), and with Air Cadet Wings (Truart sterling) gilded finish (5)

* Avro `Lancaster` B1, YZ-P/PD 133. A well constructed and presented exhibition standard 1/48th scale static model,the aircraft depicted carrying a 22000 lbs `Grand Slam` bomb, in the process of fuelling and with attendant `Typhoon`, mounted on a simulated concrete hand-standing, 28 ? in (71.8 cm) square, with perspex protective cover Privately commissioned by a previous owner and built by professional model maker Ian Shaw. (1)

A group of Four World War Two medals, and Arctic Convoy badge, including 1939-45, Atlantic Star with France and Germany clasp, 1939-45, and Queen Elizabeth II Naval General Service medal with Bomb and Mine Clearance 1945-53 clasp, Arctic Convoy badge awarded to P/JX 246034 A.A. Waight, A.B.R.N. A Russian 1948-85 medal and badge, Light and Liberty.

Jim Starr (British, b.1976) and Paul Kelly (British, b.1953) Tesco Warrior, 2011, Acrylic, screenprint and mixed media on wood, signed verso by both artists, Provenance: submitted for sale by the artists. This photograffiti work, image taken by Paul Kelly, screenprint and painted by Jim Starr was produced in Stokes Croft after the infamous Tesco riots. Jim Starr and Paul Kelly describe what happened that night and how it led to the creation of this work; ÒIn April 2011 a full scale riot, triggered after police raided a squat to prevent a possible petrol bomb attack on the Tesco Express store engulfed the Stokes Croft area of Bristol. Stokes Croft is in the heart of Bristol and is now a busy and chaotic mixture of bars, music venues, clubs, cafes and small businesses with many artists, students and young people living in the area. A Tesco Express store arrived at its northern end and despite months of peaceful and well organised local opposition, local frustrations boiled over and what initially was a quiet demonstration turned into something else entirely. Bottles started to rain down on the police and bins were set alight. It was surreal. The crowd was a mix of late night drinkers who had left the bars en masse, local residents, bystanders capturing images and a mix of travellers, protestors and supporters. A 50/50 battle between police and protestors repeatedly swept up and down Cheltenham Road to a soundtrack of Michael Jackson`s `Beat it` and Louis Armstrong`s `It`s a Wonderful World` Ð well into the early hours of Friday morning. Local people and members of the police force were hurt Ð some seriously whilst a saxophonist played a rendition of `Summertime` from the top of a bus shelter. A few days after the riots Paul and myself were looking through some of his photographs taken during and after the events and we pulled up on the image of the riot policeman. We saw this as a strong image and decided to create a collaborative piece that would try and fuse paint and photography to record a snapshot of that crazy moment in timeÉÓ

A Bronze Study of A Great War British Grenadier Guard, the ïTommyÍ posed, throwing a Mills bomb, gilt finish, inscribed to reverse ïSydney Wilkinson-BirminghamÍ, on an oak base, bearing a brass grenade fired proper with seventeen flames, and vacant silver plaque, 17cm high.

Model of Contact Mine by W.H. Goss (League Piece), inscribed, ïModel of Contact Mine-Copyright-Issued To Members Only And Cannot Be PurchasedÍ- ïInternational League of Goss CollectorsÍ, 73mm, Model of German Bomb by W.H. Goss, inscribed ïDropped On Bury St. Edmunds From A Zeppelin 30 April 1915Í, (Bury St. Edmunds), 75mm, Model of Incendiary Bomb by W.H. Goss, inscribed ïDropped At Maldon 16 April 1915 From A German ZeppelinÍ, (Torre Abbey), 80mm, (3).

Model of British Aerial Torpedo by Arcadian China, inscribed ïModel of British Aerial TorpedoÍ, (Elstree), 102mm long, Model of British Aerial Bomb by Swan China, inscribed ïBritish Aerial BombÍ, (Salisbury), 75mm, Model of German Aerial Torpedo by Arcadian China, inscribed ïModel of German Aerial Torpedo-Rd.No.657851Í, (Ossett), 88mm long, Model of German Incendiary Bomb by Carlton China, inscribed ïThe Victory of Justice-Armistice of the Great War-Signed Nov 11th 1918Í, (Canterbury), 75mm, Model of Bomb Dropped On Bury St. Edmunds by Arcadian China, inscribed, (Bury St. Edmunds), 75mm, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications 1982, p.75, Model of Aeroplane Propeller, (un-marked), (Royal Air Force), (Sleaford), 150mm, (6).

Model of Bomb Dropped from Zeppelin upon Sheringham by Arcadian China, with revolving three bladed prop., inscribed ïModel of Bomb Dropped From Zeppelin Upon Sheringham During First Raid On England 8-30 P.M. Jany.19th 1915, Rd.No.664837Í, ïBertam A, Watts SheringhamÍ, (Sheringham), 115mm, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.73, Model of British Searchlight by Carlton China, inscribed ïThe Zeppelin FinderÍ, (Guildford), 70mm, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.75, Model of Observer or Sausage Balloon by Arcadian China, (Portsmouth), 84mm, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.72, Model of Anti-Aircraft Shell by Arcadian China, (Llanelly), 98mm, Model of German Incendiary Bomb by Grafton China No.405, (Romsey), 80mm, Model of British Searchlight by Carlton China, inscribed ïThe Victory of Justice-Armistice Of The Great War-Signed Nov.11th 1918Í, (Duke of Norfolk), 70mm, (6).

Model of Soldier Throwing Hand Grenade by Grafton China, inscribed ïThe Bomb Thrower, No. 425Í (Ilfracombe), 140mm, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.12, Model of Old Bill by Carlton China, standing figure of Bruce BairnsfatherÍs cartoon character, inscribed ïYours To A Cinder Old BillÍ, (Southend on Sea), 138mm, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.17, Model of Soldier with Rifle by Willow Art China, inscribed ïOur Brave DefendersÍ, (Margate), 132mm Parian Model of Soldier with Rifle, (unmarked),135mm, (4).

A Very Rare Model of Stokes Bomb No.575 by Savoy China, inscribed ïModel Of Stokes BombÍ, (Worthing), 105mm long, Model of Hair Brush Grenade by Swan China, (Eastbourne), 105mm long, Model of Trench Mortar Bomb No.574 by Swan China, inscribed ïTrench Mortar BombÍ, (Pevensey), 86mm, Model of Plum Pudding Bomb by Sussex China, (St Leonards), 75mm, Model of Cannister Bomb by Arcadian China, (Wolverhampton), 60mm, Model of Stick Grenade by Arcadian China, (Wrexham), 80mm, (6).

A Very Rare Model of Pig with Pickelhaube by Carlton China, sitting wearing coloured pickelhaube, iron cross on left breast, pepper pot, Reg. 642626, 90mm high, Model of Bulldog No.301 by Arcadian China, standing, inscribed ïWho Said GermanÍ, (Walton-On-Thames), 130mm long, Model of Lion No.288 by Savoy China, inscribed ïAnother DreadnoughtÍ, (Welshpool), 134mm long, Model of Dog by Panorama China, sitting, inscribed ïWar Memorial HemyockÍ, 80mm high, Model of Anti Zeppelin Candlestick No.348 by Shelley China, inscribed ïSouvenir Anti Zeppelin Candlestick As used During the Great WarÍ, 83mm high, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.75, Model of Telescope by Coronet Ware , (Cirencester), 70mm high, Model of German Zeppelin Bomb by Shelley China, (Edinburgh), 85mm high, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.75, Model of Bugle by Kingsway Art China, (Ryde I.W.), 80mm high, Model of Anti Zeppelin Candlestick by Arcadian China, (Birmingham), 65mm high, See Robert Southall, Take Me Back To Dear Old Blighty (The First World War through the eyes of the Heraldic China Manufacturers) Milestone Publications, 1982, p.75

A cased Mark XIV bomb sight, introduced into operational service by the RAF in 1942, remaining in service until 1965. Also known as the "Blackett Bomb Sight"

After ARTHUR BOND. A print on paper of "The London 1944" roof spotters guide during the time of the "Flying Bomb" menace of that year with original letter from Lord Catto, governor of the Bank of England verso. 25 1/2" x 27 3/4".

Five crested figures - Arcadian model of despatch rider - Newport Isle of Wight crest; Porcel figure of nurse (Edith Cavell ?) - Kirkwell crest - H13cm; Arcadian model of bomb dropped from Zeppelins; Goss model of Russian shrapnel shell; Florence Nightingale statue.

Pratchett (Terry) Johnny and the Dead, 1993; Maskerade, jacket price-clipped, 1995; Johnny and the Bomb, jacket price-clipped, 1996; Jingo, 1997 ? Wright (Sean) Jesse Jameson and The Bogie Beast, one of 2500 copies, signed by the author, 2003; Jesse Jameson and The Vampire Vault, one of 1500 copies, signed by the author, 2004, first editions, original boards, dust-jackets, some edges lightly creased, 8vo (6) (6)

KEITH MURRAY WEDGWOOD VASE the bomb shaped vase with a ridged exterior, in the green colourway. Marked, Keith Murray, Wedgwood, Made in England, Matt Green. 7 1/2ins (19cms) high

A Dutch East India Company bronze mortar cannon, 18th century, the domed cascabel cast with trunnions, the breech with scallop shell vent guard and struck JANVER.. at the first reinforce, the large-bore bell-shaped barrel with lifting loop at the second reinforce and astragal moulded muzzle revealing 15 inch bore, 90cm long, maximum diameter 53cm. Provenance: The property of a private collector. Recovered from the wreck of an early 19th century Dutch East Indiaman off the west coast of Africa which was lost on a return trip from Batavia with a cargo including redundant cannon for smelting. Purchased directly from the salvers circa 1980. Mortar cannon were designed to lob hollow explosive-filled projectiles over obstacles such as the wall of a fortress. The maritime application mortar cannon was first capitalised by the French in the late 17th century who developed `bomb vessels` so that mortars can be fired from an offshore location. The earliest bomb vessels were usually adapted from other small craft suitably strengthened and often with the foremast removed to make room for the mortar to be placed amidships. During the 18th century the British developed a specific vessel for this role the `bomb ketch`. Such vessels were almost exclusively used to attack land based targets often deployed to disable enemy coastal forts or to assist in amphibious operations. Offshore mortars were employed to bomb the city during the battle of Copenhagen in 1801, with the bomb vessels placed the seaward side of the attacking British fleet. Maritime mortars tended to be designed with slightly longer barrels than their land-base counterparts mainly in an attempt to improve accuracy but also to reduce the chance of setting fire to the bomb vessel by containing the spread of the blast from the muzzle. The current lot is similar to the French 1732 pattern mortar and was probably primarily designed to be used on land.

A Victorian grenade form table lighter by Sampson Morden, London 1882/83 engraved `Presented to Headquarters no.23 by Wing Commander WIC Inness`, also an early 20th century Elkington & Co hallmarked silver cigar cutter with later engraving `Presented to no.1F.T.S by Wing Commander TH Blackham D.F.C. CI.61/63`, also an unusual table lighter in the form of a rocket bomb with propeller by Blackmore & Fletcher Ltd 1930/31, engraved `Presented to the officers no.1 Flying Training School Leuchars by Flying Officer BH Jones April 1935` (3) (illustrated)

A LANCASTER BOMBER bomb release control switch panel with switches 1 - 16 and a dial changing from safe/ single & salvo/ distributor/ container 8" wide

A WORLD WAR II PERIOD AIR MINISTRY "BOMB SIGHT D" in brass case, 4" diameter

Dinky Emergency vehicles late 1970s: 285 Merryweather Marquis Fire Tender, red with silver ladder and black hose with Fire-Service stickers, 604 Land Rover Bomb Disposal Unit, with Surveillance Robot plastic kit, still on sprue, 410 Bedford Van, blue with John Menzies logo, E, boxes G-VG (3)

Corgi, Dinky, Britains and Matchbox military vehicles: Corgi Tiger Tank, Dinky late issue Leopard tanks, one with turret and one with crane and bulldozer blade, Daimler armoured car, Striker, and US Jeep, Dinky Zero Sen war plane, Britains Ketternkrad, Armoured car, Land rover, dingy and field gun, Crescent field guns and top of armoured car, Matchbox Flight Hunter, swamp rat, Sherman tank, Weasel, Hawk launcher with two missiles and jeep, unknown cap bomb, P-VG (23)

Peco Station accessories, Plusmodels Diorama and Revell Meteor Boat kit and Model Colour paints: PECO, LK 74, LK 752 (2) Platform Accessories kits, IL 717 Cosmetic fishplates (5), Plusmodels 1:35 bomb damaged Block of flats and Revell Research Vessel `Meteor` plastic kit in original boxes, E, boxes VG, box of 116 Model Colours paints, VG most unused (126)

WORCESTER BLUE AND WHITE `MAN WITH A BOMB` PATTERN SAUCEBOAT CIRCA 1765 of shaped moulded form with scroll handle, each side decorated with a Chinese figure in a landscape, blue crescent mark 20cm wide, 11.5cm high

Cathy Fenwick (b. 1955) `The Girl from Ipanema after the Bomb` watercolour, gouache and collage, signed `Fenwick` lower right, inscribed on label verso 20 x 14 cm (8 x 5 1/2 in)

A second World War bomb or munitions box. Impressed date 1943.

A WWI twin medal group, together with several cloth and metal badges, gas mask, officers cap, bomb fuse, horse bit, naval compass and a desk aeroplane model (parcel)

A rare WWI Birch & Gaydon Ltd MKII reversing stopwatch for equal distance bomb sight, c1916, the stopwatch with white dial counting down from 14, with related letter from RAF Museum Hendon

A collection of 11 pieces of crested ware by Arcadian, Carlton and others, including a monoplane (propeller missing), the hospital ship "Anglia", a "Zeppelin Finder" searchlight, various military caps, a bell tent, 2 shells, an ammunition clip and a bomb

AIRCRAFT. A BOMB SIGHT with black and white painted drift wires and three timing scales, 32cm h, c1935-40 ++Requires cleaning and some localised corrosion and dust residues but compete and unrestored

Keith Murray for Wedgwood, a Matt Green bomb vase, printed signature and factory marks 23.50cm (9.17in)

Distinguished Conduct Medal, to 206128 Pte A. Mitchell 6 East Kent Regiment (The Buffs). London Gazette 2nd Dec 1919 - He was company runner during operations near Vendhuile on 30th September, 1918 and 1st October. Whilst on his way to deliver a message he came upon a concreted enemy machine gun. He promptly rushed the gun and killed two men and the remainder of the garrison, three men surrendered to him. Later on when delivering another message to a flank company he had to bomb his way down a trench which he succeeded in doing and thereby established communication at a very critical period. He showed the greatest gallantry and did splendid work

R Todd (1919-2009): Actor, nine documents including a letter from Druce & Co Ltd, London informing R Todd Esq of bomb damage to his property, a letter from James Purdey & Sons, two letters from Lincolnshire Police regarding fire arms certificates, a letter from Gallyon & Sons Ltd, two Lincolnshire Police certificates No.17394 and No.17395 and two invoices from the Stamford Gun Room Ltd, No.18901 and No.22333. (9)

An old War department No. 80 VII Vernier setting bomb/shell fuse ideal for use as a paperweight.

An old War department No. 80 VII Vernier setting bomb/shell fuse, ideal for use as a paperweight.

McBain (Ed) Fuzz An 87th Precinct Mystery 1968; Guns 1977; Ghosts 1980; The McBain Brief 1982; Downtown proof copy inscribed by the author to half-title 1987; Puss in Boots 1987 § Kellerman (Jonathan) Private Eyes signed by the author to title 1991; Silent Partner 1989; Time Bomb 1990 § Highsmith (Patricia) The Glass Cell 1965; People Who Knock on the Door 1983 § Higgins Clark (Mary) A Stranger is Watching 1978; A Cry in the Night 1982; and c.30 others by the same authors and Michael Connelly Tony Hillerman and Gregory McDonald 8vo (c.40) (40)

Military: Selection of ephemera 1740s - 1940s inc. Army paybook 1847/1861, discharge papers from the Royal Highlanders 1907, equipment order form for two bomb vessels 1743 and other items (18)

WW2 Corps of Military Police 1944 Anzio Immediate Military Medal Group of Six. This is an official REPLACEMENT group awarded to ‘6977089 LCpl P Donaghy CMP’. Comprising: Military Medal GVIR (stamped ‘R’), 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal. GC MM has been lacquered. The Military Medal recommendation is dated 5th April 1944 and was for Anzio Italy ‘In the early hours of 17 March 1944, enemy planes were active over the beachhead. One bomb was dropped in the area, Map Ref 828218, Italy, sheet no. 158iv, 1:50000, which made a direct hit on a mortar carrier loaded with mortar bombs. The vehicle caught fire and there was great danger of damage to personnel and vehicles in the vicinity. Without regard for his own safety, Lance Corporal Donaghy rushed to the carrier and commenced to throw out the mortar bombs, clear of the burning carrier. These bombs were by then very hot and had begun to explode, but regardless of the fact, Donaghy continued. He was wounded in the leg but continued till he received a serious wound in the back from the exploding mortar bombs. Hostile aircraft were still overhead and bombing the area. There is no doubt that the resourcefulness and quick action of Lance Corporal Donaghy saved many casualties among personnel and vehicles and was responsible for the early controlling of the fire. Lance Corporal Donaghy`s behaviour was of the highest order. He was lying in his dug-out in the CMP lines, well clear of any possible danger from the carrier when it was hit.’ Lance Corporal Peter Vincent Donaghy had previously served with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and was a native Co. Tyrone. He was wounded and sent to 22 Casualty Clearing Station. Information supplied by thye vendor indicates that Donaghy was later commissioned.

WW1 18th (3rd Manchester Pals) Manchester Regiment Officer’s Casualty Medal. The example of the British War Medal was awarded to ‘2 Lieut H. C. Crichton’. GC Second Lieutenant Herbert Clowe Crichton was killed on the 7th October 1916. He was commissioned into the Reserve Battalion of the 18th Bn Manchester Regiment, the 3rd Manchester Pals, landing in France during June 1916. He was accidentally killed, when the Battalion was entering barracks at Buire-Sur-Ancre Fricourt Camp when a Private stud on an unexploded bomb, which exploded killing the Private and mortally wounding Crichton who died a few hours later in a Field Ambulance. Accompanied by a quantity of research.

1944 North West Europe Bomb Disposal Special Unit ‘T’ Force George Medal Group. A rare example of a Front Line award of the George Medal, awarded to Corporal William Jones GM a bomb disposal Specialist who served with the Special unit ‘T’ force which was tasked with the capture of Hitler’s secrets, often operating in front of the advancing Allied Armies. Comprising: George Medal ‘2128323 Cpl William Jones RE’ (Mounted as a single medal as originally worn), 1939/45 Star, France & German Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Medals loose GC ... Accompanied by original documentation including Special ‘T’ Force Pass, allowing the bearer to commandeer any men or equipment to secure an instillation. Pay Book and Release Book. ..... Original snap shot photographs including groups, liberation of towns, German POW’s etc. The citation for the award of the George Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 2nd February 1945. ‘The Platoon in which Jones was serving, was engaged during the month of September, 1944 in the clearance of mines and booby traps from a village in the neighbourhood of Arbois. In the village there had been at least four accidents to civilians and other soldiers due to booby traps. During the period 3rd to 7th September he was responsible for the clearing of eleven armed traps, personally clearing two of which were in extremely sensitive condition. On the 8th September an accident occurred in a field of Schu mines, in which an Officer was severely wounded Jones, a Platoon Sergeant and a Lance Sergeant became casualties. On the following day, Jones continued to work in the same field, although the Officer concerned had expressed doubts as to the efficiency of the equipment being used. On the 12th of September, a Lance Corporal from the same Platoon was killed and a Sapper injured by an exploding Schu mine being rendered safe. Jones immediately took charge of the situation and continued working at the same place, in spite of considerable danger occasioned by fallen branches and various pieces of equipment with which the area was littered. During the time that the section was working in the area, Teller mines, Schu, mines and S mines were encountered in considerable numbers, together with booby traps in houses, out buildings and also the covering slit trenches in the fields and lanes. Throughout the period Jones maintained a very high standard of devotion to duty and appeared completely unaffected by the risks to which he exposed himself. Leadership and initiative were the most important factors in maintaining a very high standard of moral amongst his men, over a very trying time and he was a source of inspiration to the other Sub Units of the Company who heard of his conduct.’ Corporal William Jones was born in 1911 and volunteered for service with the Royal Engineers in October 1940, and was later trained as a bomb Disposal expert. His service book shows that in August 1944 he was employed as a minefield and Booby Trap clearance. Serving with 5th Bomb Disposal Unit, he was selected to serve with ‘T’ Force, attached to the 1st Canadian Army. This special Force had unlimited powers in implementing the capture designated targets containing Hitler`s secret weapons and development facilities. A target was given and T Force often in front of the advancing Army would secure the area, capture valuable Prisoners and equipment. He was demobbed in January 1946 and on the 19th November 1946 Corporal Jones received the George Medal from the hand of King George VI at Buckingham Palace.

Small Quantity of British Military Equipment including khaki rubber Officer’s private purchase inflatable mattress ... Gas mask haversack ... 1940 dated small pack ... 2 pairs webbing gaiters ... 1937 pattern belt ... Pistol lanyard ... Quantity of various souvenirs including incendiary bomb tail fin. Various shrapnel. Shell nose cap. Bullet cases. Quantity.

WW2 RAF Officer’s Service Dress Cap blue grey crown, body and stiffened peak. Black mohair band with KC bullion embroidery RAF Officer’s cap badge. Black patent leather chinstrap secured by two plain buttons. Brown leather sweatband. Some service wear. Vendor states cap belonged to Flt/Lt T Sweeting, Bomb Aimer with 115 Sqn and completed a full tour of ops.

Pre 1941 RAF WO’s `B` Service Dress Tunic blue grey woollen OR’s single breasted open collar tunic. Pre 1941 turn back cuffs. Pleated chest pockets with buttoned flaps. Lower hidden pockets with plain flaps. Lower cuff embroidery Warrant Officer badges. Embroidery Bomb Aimer’s 1/2 wing to the left chest. KC brass RAF buttons. Together with WW2 RAF Medical Officer’s K/D tunic. Light khaki single breasted open collar tunic with KC gilt Medical collar badges. Removable Squadron Leader shoulder rank, WW1 and WW2 medal ribbons bar. Some service wear. 2 items.

CHRISTMAS CARD 1916 - BURNLEY A rather sombre item, a Christmas Card from the Somme, 1916, from Squire Aspden who played for Burnley F C winning the Hospital Cup Medal in 1914. Signed "Squire" and addressed to "Mother and Sister and Family", the front cover shows two soldiers holding what is possibly a bomb shaped pudding. The Card is entitled "Somme" Pudding. Unusual. Good

A PAIR OF VICTORIAN BOMB SHAPED DROP EARRINGS with twisted wire work and bead decoration (cased).

WWII – RAF Bomber Command a fine collection of primary source documents relating to Flight Officer Falgate RAF collected in a scrap book. The documents include original documents such as a loading charts for bomb stations indicating the numbers of bombs loaded into each plane documents relating to specific raids bombing maps including detailed bombing maps of Berlinand Aachen Braunschweig Munich Kaiserslauten etc and route maps showing the flight path of Falgate’s squadron from Lincolnshire to target cities including Hamburg Hannover Kassel Bremen Rotterdam etc; a ms report in pencil on a raid on Magdeburg in January 1944: ‘...attacked by unseen a/c approx 50 miles short of target. Mid upper turret sustained damage but gunner unhurt. Attacked target dead on zero hour being in first wave bombed centre of three greens but ground detail obscured by cloud & haze...’; some reconnaissance photographs presumably taken from his plane; a sectionalised diagram of a Lancaster Bomber etc. There are also a number of propaganda leaflets in both German and French which RAF planes dropped over Europe as well as sheets of fake German food ration coupons which were presumably dropped by the RAF in some sort of attempt to deplete German food supplies in the latter stages of the War. Another intriguing aspect of the documents is evidence that Falgate was involved in bombing Paris in advance of D-Day. A particularly useful aspect of the collection is Falgate’s personal collection of press cuttings which can be used to pinpoint the raids he actually took part in. This fine collection was found only recently in an attic and has not been available to scholars before. It will doubtless provide considerable information on RAF bombing activities and certainly with further research it will be possible to identify F/O Falgate’s squadron

An 18th century bomb chest of four graduated drawers with all over floral marquetry decoration, 250-400

A collection of military crested china, comprising: Carlton `Model Of British Machine Gun` (Brighton), Arcadian `Model Of Bomb Dropped From A German Zeppelin` (Wellingborough), Arcadian `Model Of New Field Gun With Screen` (Hamilton), Carlton `Great War 1914-1918 the German Fleet Surrendered 74 Warships Nov 21st 1918`. (4)

A collection of military crested china, comprising: Swan China Mills bomb (Aldershot), Willow Art `Model of British "Tank"` (Herne Bay), Arcadian `Model of Trench Lamp` (Bexley), Carlton `Model of Cannon Shell` (Skipton, and marked for Skipton Stationery Co.). (4)