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Click here to subscribeMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Cook, 20th Foot.), traces of lacquer, very fine, mounted as wornProvenance:Glendining's, September 1987.William Cook was born at Totham, Essex circa 1785 and was a labourer also serving in the West Essex Militia upon his enlisting in the 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot (Lancashire Fusiliers) at Haslar under a bounty of £5-5-3; a vast sum in that period. At that time he was described as having dark eyes, dark hair and a 'brown' complexion, perhaps being of West Indian heritage whose parents had made it to England.Cook was wounded by gunshot at Orthes. A fine account is offered by Colonel John Hogge, K.H., who commanded the Light Company:'I embrace the first moment I had to spare since the battle of the 27th to let you know I have again escaped one of the most murderous battles that ever I believe the old 20th witnessed. I had three most wonderful escapes, three balls struck me, one entering the glass you bought me in London, when in the act of looking at the troops opposed to us, the ball still remains in but has entirely destroyed the glass. Another entered my jacket near the right breast, was turned by striking a button, passed along my waistcoat, came out and badly wounded a man of my company. A grape shot struck the top of my shoulder, carried away the bugle and most of my right wing but did no other injury except a slight bruise. You will say my dear brother I am a fortunate fellow, I think to myself, for I believe no man ever had narrower escapes, the jacket and spyglass I shall preserve and one day I hope to show you them. I shall now begin to relate what passed on that eventful day confining myself to that part of the tragedy our Brigade acted.The Light Companies of the 23rd, 7th, 20th, and a company of Rifles were in advance about 2 miles, when we came in contact with the advance post of the enemy, we immediately engaged them and drove them about a mile into a village where they had posted, unbeknown to us, a number of men in every part. We attacked it three times but did not succeed, soon after two companies of the 7th reinforced us and we quickly drove them out, took possession and retained it till the Brigade came up, we lost in this affair two Captains and about 60 men out of the light companies of the Brigade, eleven of my company were killed and wounded. It was here I had two escapes. We were then ordered to join our Regts. I found mine just in rear of the village.Soon after an order came to us to advance and support our Portuguese Brigade, as they had just given way about half a mile in front of us. The great bone of contention was a small town [St Böes] and a range of hills just in the van of it, upon which a strong column of French were posted with 6 pieces of Artillery. The main road ran directly through the town, and the heights and all the Artillery commanded it, we fixed bayonets and there the bloody scene commenced. I passed the Portuguese and actually carried the town under a most dreadful fire of grape shot and musquetry, that ever a regiment was exposed to, out of 291, all we had, 126 men and nine officers were killed and wounded. We had two other officers wounded but they were not returned so, being slightly hit. The enemy attempted again to take it from us, they got into the town but we managed to drive them out again. They carried away about 25 of our men and Captain Tovey, they surrounded them. The 7th Division soon came up and the French retreated in all directions. We followed till darkness put an end to the contest.Genl. Moss was wounded but not badly before we took the town. Major Bent who nobly commanded us had first his horse shot and was immediately afterwards killed himself. Three balls entered him. One Captain killed and three badly wounded. Capt Russell commands what few of us are left, he certainly gets the Brevet. Col Ellis, who commands the Brigade, rode into the town after we had taken it and declared that there never was a more gallant thing done by any Regt, and his Lordship sent in soon after to know what Regt it was that had taken the town. It is certain that they had in it double our numbers, posted so as to rake every part of the road leading through the town. Had we not succeeded we should have been cut to atoms, the only chance we had was to charge through it instantly, and after driving them out get under cover of the houses. It was impossible for our men to have stood it for five minutes longer, the grape from the Artillery on the hills cut us down by the dozens at a time. I got off most fortunately with the loss only of a strap. We mustered on parade next day only 144 men and nine officers. Soult may now say he annihilated us.’Cook was in fair shape to share in the action at Toulouse and was discharged on 31 January 1816. …
A collection of summer clothing, c.1900, comprising, a cream dress cut in crêpe with lace trim detailing and appliquéd flowers to the hem,80cm bust,61cm waist,together with a summer dress,late 19th century, comprising a boned bodice cut in striped silk, trimmed with lace detailing to the half sleeves and neckline, the matching skirt with layered detailing and a ruffled lace trim, with appliquéd needle lace,72cm bust,48cm waist,with a summer cape,early 20th century, cut in champagne tone silk taffeta, with collar detail and button front, with two side arm holes, labelled 'Marshall & Snelgrove London',137cm long,with a summer jacket,early 20th century, cut in cream silk with embroidered lapels and a three button closure, no size stated88cm bust,and a silk blouse,early 20th century, in white silk with chiffon and lace trim to the neckline and cuffs, no size stated,82cm bust (6)Condition ReportWith marks, tears, pulls and holes to all pieces commensurate with use and age.
A Prada leather 'doctor' bag, of recent manufacture, the exterior in black nappa leather, with gold tone hardware, single leather top strap, leather tag, zip pocket and push button closure, the interior in Prada branded nylon and featuring a single zip pocket, with clochette, dust bag and authenticity card,32cm wide13cm deep23cm highCondition ReportWith some creasing and minor scuffs to the leather exterior. The hardware with some surface scratches. The top handle with some nibbles to the edging of the leather. The luggage tag with some slight fraying to the stitching.
A collection of two Victorian dresses and a bodice, c.1860s, day dress cut in blue and white striped silk, with navy blue ruffled silk trim detail throughout, with button back and voluminous skirt,84cm bust,74cm waist,together with a day dress,c.1860s, cut in grey striped silk, the bodice with a sewn in button up camisole in white cotton, the exterior with a grey button front and cuffs, with matching skirt,100cm bust,70cm waist,and a bodice,c.1880s, cut in white cotton, with a navy blue spot pattern throughout, trimmed with navy and white stripe bands to the hem and cuffs, the front with faux matching stripe cotton buttons, fastened with a hook and eye closure,66cm bust,54cm waist (4)Condition ReportBoth stripe dresses with marks, stains, holes and repairs throughout commensurate with use. The white cotton bodice in good order with some surface marks and creases.
Yves Saint Laurent (1936-2008) a 'Cubist' jacket from AW87-88 designed for the Rive Gauche label, the exterior in black velvet, with grey and brown corduroy panels and five brown button closure, no size label, approximate size UK 10 Provenance: Purchased from an auction held by Artprecium and PB Fashion in October 2015 Condition ReportWith some fading throughout and wear and pulling to the corduroy panels commnsurate with use. With wear and stains to the lining of the collar There is no size label or Yves Saint Laurent RIve Gauche label inside, possibly removed later.
A silver-gilt pair cased open faced pocket watch, by Leroux, with a 47mm diameter inner case, a white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, gilt arrowhead and poker hands, subsidiary seconds dial, pierced balance cock with rose cut diamond end stone, round baluster pillars, gilt metal dustcover and movement signed 'J.Leroux, Charing Cross London', case maker mark VW, London 1787, 115.08g, with gilt metal keyCondition ReportCurrently running, winds and ticking at time of cataloguing.Spring steel to outer case button heavily corroded inside case. In working order.Hairline cracks to enamel dial, with losses to edge between 3 and 6.Marks and scratches to surfaces.With gilt metal key and leather cased travel box.
A Victorian lava cameo specimen bracelet, with a line of oval vari coloured lava cameos, 25mm x 30mm, each depicting a classical female head in profile, all mounted in gilt metal to a box clasp, button deficient, 190mm long, 40.86g Condition ReportClasp button deficient. Requires repair or a new clasp. Evidence of soft solder repair to clasp tongue. Clasp tongue does secure, however button is deficient to tongue so the bracelet cannot be opened without some form of tool to compress the tongue. End of bracelet with housing for tongue showing cracks to metal and a little fragile. Small cracks and losses to a few bezels. One lava cameo loose in setting, however secure. Marks and scratches to surfaces. Tarnish.
A silver pair cased open faced fusee pocket watch, with a 50mm diameter inner case, a white enamel dial, black Arabic numerals, gilt skeleton hands, pierced balance cock, round baluster pillars, key wind, movement signed Churchill, outer case 58mm diameter, London 1803, 167.21gCondition ReportNot currently running.Fully wound.Hands adjust.Inner case showing marks, scratches, pitting and a few small dents. Case secures with no gaps. A little tarnished.Outer case showing marks, scratches, pitting and a few small dents. Push button releases. case secures with no gaps. Heavily tarnished.No key.As found.
A Waldybag leather handbag, c.1960s, the exterior in brown textured leather, with push button clasp closure, single top handle and gold tone hardware, the interior in camel colour suede, a single zip pocket, two slip pockets, a small vanity mirror and a coin purse on a chain, inscribed 'Original Waldybag Regd Design,23cm wide,8.5cm deep,22cm highCondition ReportThe exterior with some surface marks and scuffs commensurate with use. The top handle with some mishapping. The interior also with marks and scuffs. The vanity mirror with surface marks and scratches commensurate with use and age. The hardware with some tarnishing.
Two pair cased open faced fusee pocket watches, comprising:a Georgian gilt metal pair cased open faced fusee pocket watch,with a 38mm diameter inner case, a white enamel dial, steel beetle and leaf hands, black Roman numerals, Arabic numeral minute markers, pierced balance cock, square baluster pillars, movement signed 'Tho Grate London', a 45mm diameter outer case with relief to front and back and a silver pair cased open faced fusee pocket watch,the inner case 49mm in diameter, a white enamel dial, black Roman numerals, gilt spade and swell hands, pierced balance cock, round baluster pillars, movement signed ' Tomas Waldie Blyth', movement no. 183, outer case 56mm in diameter, outer case button deficient, Birmingham 1838Silver gross 185.14g (2)Condition ReportMarks and scratches to enamel dial.Hands showing tarnish and corrosion.Gilt surfaces to case showing tarnish and wear.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Outer case button deficient. Button spring loose in case.Keys deficient.
DEPUTY OR MAYOR'S CORD | FRANCE, FRENCH | Country: France | Date: 2nd half of the 19th century | Marking: Ici ons honore du titre de citoyen (blade) | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | Cord made in the second half of the 19th century, probably intended as a ceremonial weapon for high officials, mayors or deputies.A straight blade, one-sided, with a spike, bearing the inscription "Ici ons honore du titre de citoyen" (Here the honorary title of citizen is awarded). Handle composed of a brass guard with rich plastic decoration, including plant motifs and anthropomorphic elements, and handle made of ringed material resembling ivory, tied with wire. The head is brass, decorated with relief ornaments and finished with a spherical button.The set includes a black scabbard with brass fittings on the mouth and end, bearing traces of use. | Dimensions | Length: 965 mm | Blade: 812 x 22 mm | Weight: 1 kg***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
A VICTORIAN STYLE BUTTON UPHOLSTERED CHAISE LONGUE 20TH CENTURY With a curved back and arms, raised on ring-turned front supports terminating in castors 156cm long, 77cm deep, 97cm highProvenance: The Late Sir John Craven, The Barn, Long Newton, Tetbury, Gloucestershire Condition Report: PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED AT SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER (SP10 3SA) AND ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO VIEW With wear, marks, knocks and scratches commensurate with age and use in a domestic setting Some pulling to the upholstery, see images Wheels functioning Solid and stableADDITIONAL IMAGES: Please 'Ask a Question' to request additional images for this lot. Condition Report Disclaimer
Eighteen various silver and other collectable items including manicure sets, button hooks, shoe horn and nail buffers, all with filled handles and steel ends, four glass jars with silver lids, a silver commemorative spoon, two pairs of nail scissors with filled silver handles, a pair of opera glasses in purse, two plated napkin rings and a plated bracelet (18).
A Victorian purple velvet and silk lady's evening bag, fitted with vanity set, including button hook, nail file, thimble, etc.Condition Report: Overall condition is fair some slight fading and rips to edges and corners, signs of surface dirt to the interior but no rips tears or staining to interior liner, all moving parts are free and work as intended, including clasp, one part is missing from vanity area, please see additional images.
A Victorian day bed - with modern button-back upholstery in ivory damask, raised on baluster turned walnut supports with brass castors. (LWH 180 x 64 x 86cm)* There is some movement to one side of the back. The legs have some old and more recent chips to the edges of the turning. One has a recent screw through the block to secure the joint to the underside of the chaise. The fabric has some light brown dirt marks to the surface of the fabric around the edges, and one large black oily-looking mark to the centre of the outside of the back (please see photo). The current upholstery is tacked to the underside of the back and these tacks are loose in places, allowing the frame to be seen (again, see photo). These tacks should be easy to reinstate if required.
A box of collectables - including a small quantity of Old English pattern EPNS flatware; a cased set of bone and ebony dominoes; a cased pair of EPNS preserve spoons; a cased set of six butter knives with turquoise plastic handles; a treen nutcracker; a leather cased nested set of four stainless steel hunting shots cups; a French carved wooden pocket watch box (lacks spring button to open); two 1950s compacts; and a leather cigarette case.
Y A COLLECTION OF SILVER MOUNTED DRESSING TABLE ITEMS To include: a three piece dressing table set by Adie Brothers Ltd., Birmingham 1927, with engine turned decoration, ovolo borders and circular vacant reserves, the hand mirror 28.5cm long; a four piece dressing table set by Henry Matthews, Birmingham 1922, with cross stitch borders, linear decoration and engraved with a monogram, the button hook 25cm long; another dressing table brush; and a silver and tortoiseshell box by Levi & Salaman, Birmingham 1918, inlaid with foliate scroll decoration, 12cm long Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
FOUR 1/43 DIECAST MODEL F1 RACING CARS comprising a Red Line No.RL148, Ferrari F2007, no.6, Winner Brazil GP 2007, limited edition 37/1750; Ebbro No.45325, McLaren Honda MP4-30 2015, early season, no.22, Button; Ebbro No.45327, McLaren Honda MP4-30 2015, middle season, no.22, Button; and Ebbro No.45329, McLaren Honda MP4-30 2015, Japan GP, no.22, Button, each mint or near mint and boxed.
German-late 19th century "Polyphon" musical box in a mahogany and ebonised case, with winding lever, stop/start lever and repeat button, single steel comb with 41 teeth (one missing) and fifty three 8" Polyphon discs designed to play with this box, plus twelve 7-5/8” Symphonion discs not usable with this box, with original trade label to the lid.Dimensions: Height: 16cm Length/Width: 26cm Depth/Diameter: 24cm