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Lot 432
A folding bow with wire cutter, a folding bow corkscrew and button hook, a T-type straight pull corkscrew, an oval-handled straight pull corkscrew, an oval four finger handled straight pull corkscrew and a ring handle straight pull corkscrew (6).Provenance: The Christopher Hawkings Collection of Curiosities.
Lot 996
Twenty three assorted corkscrews, to include: ten folding-handle corkscrews - the Dreko, Style with wire cutter, folding arms and folding concertina; five advertising corkscrews, including Hazeline Cream Tonic, Tolly Ales, George IV whiskey and two others; five other corkscrews to include three wire twist, a Williamson Bell with cutter and one other; and three spring barrel corkscrews including Beehive with fly nut and two others. Largest advertising corkscrew 10 cm long.
Lot 995
Twenty-seven assorted corkscrew, to include: Seven simple finger pull corkscrews including the Lever Signet, one with leather-covered handle and cutter/cap opener; five other corkscrews including a Codd bottle opener, two with stag horn handles and two others; five framed corkscrews, the Monopol 117 and DRGM with locking grip; and ten novelty figure corkscrews, etc. Father Christmas 15 cm high.
Lot 487
A Late Victorian Silver Mounted and Glass Ewer and Mixed Silver, the ewer by Hukin & Heath, Birmingham 1897, the flat lid with entwined initials, moulded cylindrical neck, scroll handle and bulbous base, 8.5ins high, a small silver four division toast rack, Sheffield 1960, 3ins high, a small selection of silver teaspoons, combined weight 8.5ozs, and a Thompson style double action corkscrew with bone handle Images are within the Dropbox linkhttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/e13lbqtf5d3occxzhqijz/h?rlkey=46589ob5ifbsk93mhfo0h3e4v&dl=0 Hukin and Heath ewer - lid sits well and hinge intact and working. The silver itself appears to be in good condition with no obvious damage/loss/restoration. There is some slight wear to the hallmarks. The glass jug similarly appears to be in good condition with no obvious damage/loss/restoration. Small four division toast rack - a few of the divisions are slightly bent out of shape and the carrying handle is pushed lightly backwards. The hallmarks are clear. Two teaspoons with slight denting to bowls. Two with very slight bending to handles. Included in this lot are three silver mustard spoons. Thompson style double action corkscrew - this works well. The bone handle has original badger brush (?)
Lot 254
A George III silver cream jug, London 1798; a silver and enamel decorated dogs head spoon, Birmingham 1929; an ornate white metal corkscrew with vine decoration; a mother of pearl handled pen knife; a George III silver condiment spoon London 1792 contained in a leather case; an unusual metal candlestick in the form of a mouse reading a book; fifteen miscellaneous mixed military badges and a stoneware money box in the form of a chest of drawers
Lot 43
Assorted Tricket & Webb advertising badges of various designs comprising of brushed metal button shaped badge, with lettering around the edge, 21mm diameter; brass orange and green 'orange' shaped badge, 28mm wide; two semi circular shaped badge, with Snowman decoration and silver coloured lettering, 20mm wide; a chrome plated yellow and black building badge with red banner and silver coloured lettering, 25mm wide; two Christmas pie badges, with green leaf decoration, 23mm wide; School Prefect shield shaped badge, with green enamel shield and red banner, 20mm long; similar example with black banner, two red and yellow enamel 'present' shaped badge with white tag, 20mm wide; pulled Christmas Cracker, red and white enamel with central green panel, 30mm wide; 1997 chrome plated green enamel ink bottle with black lid and lettering, 20mm wide; 1998 white enamel Chrome plated snowman, with black scarf 25mm long; Christmas pudding shaped badge on a white enamel plate, 24mm long; holly bush and five berries, with red enamel banner (pin missing), 30mm wide; chrome plated corkscrew badge, with red enamel banner, 25mm long; two chrome plated green enamel Christmas tree with red enamel stand, 30mm long; chrome plated and red enamel Hot Water Bottle shaped badge, 30mm long; a 2002 chrome plated and red enamel Swiss Army Knife shaped badge, 30mm long; brass and coloured enamel snow covered Post Box, 24mm long; an oblong shaped badge with two holly leaves and a central ampersand, 35mm wide, 1994 white and red enamel badge, 20mm long; chrome plated and white enamel badge with silver coloured lettering/symbol Rebus, 35mm wide; a white enamel shaped badge with silver coloured lettering, 20mm wide together with unnamed chrome plated and red enamel circular badge, with central Anchor, 25mm diameter a unnamed plastic coated Christmas pudding circular badge, 42mm wide; a 2009 chrome plated and white enamel Alex and Debra badge, decorated with a Snowman and Snowwoman, 30mm long;
Lot 399
A 19th century Henshall type direct pull corkscrew. A wooden handle with small hanging loop and intact dusting brush. Brass shank and with a Henshall button. The Henshall button was the invention of the Rev Samuel Henshall of Oxford, 1795 - the idea was that once the worm is fully in to the cork, with one final turn , the cork is compressed and turned breaking the bond between bottle and cork, making it easier to extract the cork. 14.5cm A 1888 James Heeley and Son A1 Patent double lever corkscrew. A Crown Corker - bottle opener, wire stripper, fruit jar opener, multi tool. Made in England. Parent 13765.
Lot 398
***RE-OFFER IN 29TH OCTOBER SALE AT £50-£80*** A collection of novelty corkscrews. To include - A late 19th century German Cylinder capsule corkscrew - multi tool with corkscrew, tap, bore and tweezers. The capsule screwing together to form the handle. 8cm. A small cylinder capsule corkscrew -6cm An Antler handle corkscrew - 9cm A Boar tusk handle corkscrew - 14cm A brass Anchor bottle opener with concealed corkscrew. - 11cm
Lot 153
A Victorian silver plated lemon squeezer. Hukin & Heath. c.1895.Of naturalistic design, modelled as a lemon with a hinged cover and turning screw raised on a single support, registered design no. 203233, numbered 8546 to underside, 33cm high, together with a corkscrew, unmarked, the textured handle designed as a log (2) Condition Report: Good overall condition but the silver plating has been almost entirely removed (except for the underside). The squeezer has not been tested for functionality but the handle does appear to turn and screw/unscrew as intended. Several cracks and some marking to the wooden plunger. Closing clip is loose when closed. Heavy tarnish to unmarked metal corkscrew. Please note that Roseberys does not guarantee the working order of the lemon squeezer. Further images available to download via this link: https://we.tl/t-yXvZJWw8TF
Lot 150
The Incredible and rare, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) awarded to Sergeant Derrick John Allen, Air Gunner of 467 Squadron, who, on the 2nd of November 1944 returning from an Operation to Dusseldorf as the Mid-Upper Gunner of Lancaster DV396 was attacked several times by a night fighter which left the Lancaster almost uncontrollable and with an engine on fire. As the Crew Prepared to leave the aircraft it was discovered that the rear gunner was trapped in his turret. Sgt Allen immediately went to his aid, knowing that the bomber could break up at any moment. He used an axe to chop open the doors of the turret, having done this he succeeded in freeing the rear gunner and they made their way forward to bale out but before being able to do so the Lancaster broke up. Sgt Allen found himself in mid air and pulled the parachute ripcord, landing in a tree after a very low descent, comprising, Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) (1880966 Sgt. D.J. Allen. R.A.F.), 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, 1939-45 War Medal, all unnamed ad issued, mounted for war, very fine (4)Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) the London Gazette 6th of March 1945Sergeant Derick John Allen (1880966) RAF(VR) No. 467 Squadron (Australian)This airman was the mid-upper gunner in an aircraft detailed to attack Dusseldorf one night in November 1944. During the operation the aircraft was attacked by a fighter. Sergeant Allen opened fire but the enemy aircraft closed in and the bomber was struck by a burst of machine gun fire which caused much damage. A second attack followed and the aircraft was hit. The outer port engine was hit and caught fire. All efforts to extinguish the fire were unavailing. Later the aircraft lost hight and later dived out of control. The position became hopeless and the Captain ordered the crew to abandon the aircraft. The rear gunner was unable to open the turret doors and was trapped. With complete disregard for his own safety Sergeant Allen promptly went to the assistance of his comrade. The aircraft was now on fire and falling rapidly. Nevertheless, this gallant airman hacked away at the turret doors with an axe and finally succeeded in freeing his comrade. Just as Sgt Allen was ready to jump the aircraft broke in two. He fell clear, however, pulled the ripcord of his parachute and descended safely. In the face of extreme danger this airman displayed conduct in keeping with the best traditions of the Royal Air Force.The Rear Gunner Flight Sergeant William John Lemin was killed when he hit the ground.A fuller account is includedOn the night of Thursday the 2.3rd November 1944 a force of 992 aircraft, 561 Lancaster, 400 Halifax’s and 31 Mosquito aircraft were briefed to attack Dusseldorf. Resulting from the nights operations 27 aircraft failed to return, 93 airman were killed, 5 injured and 29 became Prisoners of War.Lancaster DV396 took off at 16.31Hrs from RAF Station Waddington in Lincolnshire. The crew were F/O L.K. Landridge RAAF Pilot, Sgt J Halstead RAF(VR) Flight Engineer, Flight Sergeant D.G Beverley RAAF, Navigator, Flight Sergeant K.C. Woollam, Bomb Aimer, Flight Sergeant W.C. Denny, RAAF Wireless Operator, Sergeant D.J. Allen Mid Upper Gunner, Flight Sergeant W.J. Lemin Rear Gunner.After successfully bombing Dusseldorf Lancaster DV396 was attacked by an enemy fighter, despite evasive action and continuous defensive fire from its gunners. The fighter made two sweeping attacks; both times the bomber was raked with machine gun fire causing much damage to the aircraft. The second attack setting=g fire to the port outer engine. The crew desperately tried to save the crippled bomber and the attempts to extinguish the flaming engine failed. Loosing height rapidly the crippled bomber spiralling out of control the Captain ordered to abandon. The rear gunner F/S Lemin could not open his turret doors to make his escape. Screaming for help, Sgt. Allen went to his assistance informing the Captain of the rear gunners predicament. The Captain, F/O Landridge , who was about to abandon the aircraft , promptly climbed back into his seat and took control to try to stay the aircrafts descent. By this time the aircraft was completely ablaze and falling rapidly, never the less The Captain remined at the controls and Sgt Allen hacked away with the fire axe until his comrade was free/ With only seconds to spare all three airman made their exit as the aircraft broke up. With little altitude left all three parachutes only partially deployed with catastrophic effect. The Captain and rear gunner being killed instantly . The Lancaster crashing into the ground in allied held territory. Luckily Sgt Allen’s partially deployed parachute caught on the last reaming tree in a clearing in a forest. The Captain F/Off Landridge for staying at his post was recommended for the Victoria Cross, but this was not granted.Sgt Allen was awarded the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal Flying and this was presented by His Majesty the King, King George Vi at Buckingham Palace on the 12th of March 1946.From Sgt Allen Flying Log Book467 Squadron27th September 1944 Ops Kaiserslautern5th October 1944 Ops Wilhelmshacen6th October 1944 Ops Bremen9th October 1944 Ops Walcheren11th October 1944 Ops Walcheren20th October 1944 Ops Walcheren1st November 1944 Ops Homberg No Bombs Dropped2nd November 1944 Ops Dusseldorf Bombed successfully. Attacked by FW190 Abandoned aircraft landed safely 7 mls S/W of Spa. Belgium, Pilot and Rear Gunner Killed.7th February 1945 Ops Ladbergen – Dortmund Ems Canal8th February 1945 Ops Politz, Accurate FLAK Fighters present13th February 1945 Ops Dresden, Corkscrew Left to avoid fighters14th February 1945 Ops Chemnitz3rd March 1945 Ops Dortmund Ems Canal accurate FLAK6th March 1945 Ops Sassnitz7th March 1945 Ops Hamburg11th March 1945 Ops Essen18th of April 1945 Ops Komotau19th and final operational flight 25th April 1945 Ops Tonsberg, Norway, caught in search light took evasive action.8th May 1945 NO MORE WAR!Sold with Flying Log Book for Navigators, Air Bombers Air Gunners and Flight Engineers, MK4 Flying Goggles, Impellor of DV396 engine. Perspex from mid upper turret, Ball race from mid-upper turret, Perspex inspection hatch and landing light all recovered from the crash site of Lancaster DV396. Over 140 original photographs, Photographs of the crash site, crash reports, details of his visits to the crash site and to see the graves of Landridge and Lemin in Hotton War Cemetery, 467 Squadron reunion material, original photograph outside Buckingham Palace. Letters, cards, post cards. 4 Printed Books in which Sgt Allen appears467-463 Squadrons RAAF by H.M. (Nobby) BlundellLooking into Hell by Mel RolfeHell on Earth by Mel RolfeFlying for Freedom by Tony ReddingAll signed by the authors to Sgt Allen.A most comprehensive, poignant and incredible group that contains parts of the aircraft the rare Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying) was awarded.
Lot 148
The Incredible DFC, DFM group of 5 awarded to Flight Lieutenant Wiiliam James Simpson, who as a Rear Gunner in Whitley’s, Halifax’s and Lancaster’s as a Pathfinder flew 102 Operational Sorties for Bomber Command between the 25th of June 1942 and the 24th of April 1945 Damaging at least one German Night fighter in Combat over Berlin. Comprising Distinguished Flying Cross (1944), Distinguished Flying Medal, (999298 F/Sgt. W.J. Simpson. R.A.F.)1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany Clasp, 1939-45 War Medal, all unnamed as issued, extremely fine (5)DFM London Gazette 15th October 1943999298 Flight Sergeant Willaim James Simpson Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve No 35 SquadronDFC London Gazette 13 October 1944William James Simpson D.F.M. (155187) R.A.F.V.R. 35 Sqn.Extract From Air Gunner Flying Log BookNo 10 OUT Whitley25 June 1942 No 1 Bremen“B” Flight 78 Squadron Halifax 20 September 1942 No 3 Saarbrucken Heavy FLAK French Coast1 October 1942 No 4 Flensburg 1 Search Light Put Out16 November 1942 No 6 Slight FLAK Damage to aircraft14 January 1943 No 13 Lorient Landed at Ford 1-1,000 Bomb Hung Up27 January 1943 No 14 Dusseldorf Coned in Searchlights 1-1,000 bomb hung up3 February 1943 No 17 Hamburg Temperature 40degrees below Zero28 February 1943 No 24 St Nazaire Target left burning fiercely 35 Pathfinder Squadron Lancaster13 May 1943 No 29 Pilsen Aircraft Damaged by FLAK16 June 1943 No 33 Cologne Aircraft Shot up by FLAK22 June 1946 No 35 Le Creusot – Lost an Engine24 July 1943 No 36 Hamburg Aircraft Damaged by FLAK27 July 1943 No 37 Hamburg Target Well Alight29 July 1943 No 38 Hamburg Its Still Burning2 August 1943 No 39 Hamburg Aircraft Damaged By FLAK Severe Thunderstorm17 August 1943 No 43 Peenemunde (See Print by Frank Wooton)14 September 1943 No 44 Montlucon Bombed at 5,000 feet Aircraft blown upwards by heat from fires22 September 1943 No 45 Hanover – Good Show18 March 1944 No 47 Frankfurt Bombs Jettisoned Port Outer on Fire24 March 1943 No 49 Berlin Attacked by FW90 Claimed as Probable (See Combat Report)30 March 1944 No 50 Nuremburg Damaged by Fighter landed at Ford (See Combat Report)27 April 1944 No 54 Friedrichshafen Numerous attacks by Fighters30 April 1944 No 55 Achers Marshalling Yards – Master Bomber12 August 1944 No 70 Falaise Troop Concentrations14 March 1945 No 96 Essen14 April 1945 No 100 Berlin Master Bomber24 April 1945 No 102 Neubrandenburg Dropping Medical Supplies.10 May 1945 Lubeck – Ferrying POWs.Flying Hours 306.59 Day 457.18 Night Combat Report24/25 March 1943 Target BerlinLancaster III “B” Serial ND.648 35 PFF SquadronCaptain S/l CreswellA/Bomber S/L AllportNavigator F/O Miller H.W/Operator F/O MillerM/Gunner Sgt RhodesR/Gunner F/O SimpsonF/ Engineer Sgt WhiteAt 2332 hours on the night of the 24/25 March 1944 Lancaster III (ND.648) “B” of 35 Squadron was just about to turn off its bombing run of 222 degs M at 18,000 feet with an I.A of 190 knots when the M/U Gunner saw a F.W. 90 at 300 yards dead astern closing in rapidly in a steep dive. The M/U Gunner gave “Corkscrew Go” and as the Lancaster commenced to corkscrew to port the E/A opened fire at 100 yards with cannon and M.G using red and green trace and hitting the starboard tail plane of the bomber before breaking away port quarter up.As the fighter broke away both gunners opened fire and claim hits on the underside of the E.A..The Lancaster was now loosing height rapidly and the F.W. 90 appeared to the gunners to climb before rolling over and diving away on the port beam.At the time of the combat there was 9/10th cloud below, illuminated by Search Lights and target fire glow.The Rear Gunner fired 300 rounds and had one No1 stoppage in the L.H. outer gun and the L.H. inner ran away. The Mid Upper fired 150 rounds.Mid Upper Sgt RhodesRear Gunner F/O Simpson Combat ReportNight 30/31st March 1944 Target NuremburgLancaster III “B” ND.648 35 SquadronCaptain S/l CreswellA/Bomber S/L AllportNavigator F/O Miller H.W/Operator F/O MillerM/Gunner Sgt RhodesR/Gunner F/O SimpsonF/ Engineer Sgt WhiteOn the night of the 30.31st March 1944 Lancaster III “B” ND.648 of 35 Squadron was returning from attacking Nuremberg. At 03.20hrs height 17,000 feet I.A.S. 169 knots 279 degs True 4908N 0316E Weather cloudy with dark patches, no moon.The R/Gunner saw a single engine fighter, later identified as 109F approximately 700 yards on the fine port quarter up. He ordered Pilot to corkscrew port and immediately lost the fighter. Pilot resumed course.At 03.28hrs height 15,000ft I.A.S. 175knots 302 degs true W/Op reported A/C on fishpond closing in astern about ½ mile distant. He then said he had lost him and almost immediately R. Gunner observed a burst of cannon fire from about 500 yards range dead astern. He immediately told pilot to corkscrew starboard and returned enemy fire with a short bursts of 50 rounds.Owing to a faulty inter-com tumbler switch mounted in turret Pilot did not receive directions immediately and explosive shells struck the Lancaster Port and Starboard rudder tail plane, also ports and starboard wing. Enemy aircraft broke off starboard down and R/Gunner fired a burst of about 100 rounds. Enemy aircraft was last seen diving down into cloud.Mid Upper Gunner Sgt RhodesRear Gunner F/O Simpson.Sold with Observers and Air Gunners Flying Log Book, Airman’s Pay Book, Flying Clothing Card No 35 Squadron Pathfinder Reunion Association Membership Card, Original photograph of the crew of “B” for Beer in front of aircraft, original photographs of Simpson in and around Lancaster and a photograph of his turret damaged by FLAK. 1943 Dated Battle Dress Blouse with ribbons for DFC, DFM and Air Gunners Brevet as worn on Operations. Flying Officer’s Uniform with Trousers and Side Hat with Air Gunners Brevet, Medal Ribbons and his Pathfinder Badge. One large Painting of a Lancaster by Coulson, Oil on Board unglazed 83cm x 64cm, One Print of a Lancaster – “Peenemunde” by Frank Wootton August 17-18 1943 German Fighters and English Bombers Battel above the research station at Peenemunde to decide the fate of the Nazi “V” Weapons, signed by 8 airman who took part in the battle. (NB This was Simpson’s 43 Operational Sortie) Limited Edition No. 81/100 framed and glazed 96cm x 84cm.Medals framed and glazed for display.
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