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The campaign group of four awarded to Captain D. J. R. Simson, Royal Navy, who was killed by a German sniper on 23 May 1940 while serving aboard H.M.S. Keith at Boulogne when the port was infiltrated by German troops; he also received a posthumous 'mention'Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (Capt. D. J. R. Simson. R.N.); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, these in box of issue and with named Condolence slip, extremely fine (4)M.I.D. London Gazette 27 August 1940.David James Robert Simson was born on 7 September 1892, later studying at Osborne and then Dartmouth, taking the King's Medal. He was promoted Midshipman on 15 January 1910 and served aboard Russell and Lancaster in the Mediterranean and with Lion during her first commission. Later being further advanced Sub-Lieutenant on 15 April 1913, during the Great War he served on the destroyer Acasta and battleship King George V at the Battle of Jutland.From March 1918 he first held command on Usk. Simson was promoted to Lieutenant-Commander on 15 January 1923, Commander on 30 June 1928, and between 1929-30 was the Executive Officer at the boys' training establishment at Shotley. After this time he returned to serving aboard destroyers and commanded, among other vessels, Vanquisher in the Mediterranean, Valorous in the Home Fleet, and between 1934-35 the cruiser Cumberland in China. During the Naval Review in 1935 Simson commanded Thanet before commanding Vivien and Winchelsea and from May 1936 the new destroyer Grenville. He was promoted Captain on 30 June 1936 and was later placed in command of Codrington from 24 August 1939 until 26 November and was then in charge of Keith from 15 February 1940.On 10 May 1940, the Germans launched their invasion of France and the Low Countries. That day Keith and her sister Boreas escorted the light cruisers Arethusa and Galatea as they carried bullion from the Dutch port of Ijmuiden to the United Kingdom for safe keeping. On 12 May, she returned to the Hook of Holland in the Netherlands to evacuate Allied troops. After the destroyer Whitley had to be run aground on 19 May when she was damaged by German aircraft, she was scuttled by Keith. Keith was one of three destroyers on 21 May that evacuated 468 civilians from France. Two days later she was in Boulogne-sur-Mer, loading British troops at the Gare Maritime to be evacuated and was attacked by German troops who had infiltrated the port area. Simson was shot by a sniper and several crew members and a dozen soldiers were also killed.He is commemorated on the Chatham Naval Memorial. Keith sailed for the UK immediately afterwards and was later active during Operation Dynamo. She was sunk off Dunkirk by German air attacks on the morning of 31 May 1940.Brigadier W. A. Fox-Pitt, who served as commander of the 20th Guards Brigade to defend Boulogne and was subsequently awarded a D.S.O., wrote to Simson's brother, Lieutenant-Colonel A. M. Simson on 20 August 1946:'My only means of communication with England during the battle was through H.M. Ships so that if there was no destroyer in, I was completely out of touch. The last destroyers left Boulogne during the night of the 23/24th and I was out of touch with England until H.M.S. Keith came in about 3p.m. By this time I had ordered a withdrawal into a closer perimeter round the Harbour in order to prevent the Germans getting round my northerly flank and cutting us off.I went aboard the Keith and had a conference with Simson and discussed the situation and sent off certain signals explaining the progress of the battle. I also had a very welcome cup of tea and gave one of the officers a letter to post for me in England. We were both pretty certain then that it was a waste of life to continue to hold Boulogne as my casualties were mounting pretty rapidly.However, a signal arrived while I was on board from the Prime Minister saying "You will evacuate all non military personnel (Pioneer Corps etc), the 20th Guards Brigade will fight it out". I then left the Keith and went and saw my Battalion Commanders and gave further orders for holding the town. I was away about two hours and then returned to the Keith, for further orders. While on board I received the signal telling to evacuate. As it was getting late I went ashore immediately to get my orders out and understood that the destroyers would put out and come back again after dark for the evacuation. I had only just left the ship when the air attack started and during the attack Simson was killed. The destroyers left the port as soon as they could and I continued with my arrangements for evacuation. I did not know that Simson had been killed until the destroyers came in later. Condor of the Whitshed, was then left in command of the Flotilla. Just before dark the destroyers came in again and I was told that I must evacuate immediately. This meant putting my plan in motion very quickly, but eventually all the troops were evacuated by about 2 a.m. on the 25th.My recollections of your brother are pretty vivid. I found him most helpful in concocting signals to England. He was at all times thoroughly calm and collected and very quick to grasp the situation on shore. He realised the importance of the destroyers as my only link with Dover, and I fear it may have been for this reason that he stayed in the port so long, as the destroyers were a very tempting target. I don't remember the Germans being within small arms range of the Keith at the time of the air attack, but the aircraft were machine gunning as well as dropping bombs. The real battle between the destroyers and the land targets took place later when the destroyers completely silenced the Germans for the rest of the night and I saw a German tank knocked out by one of their guns myself.'Sold together with the following archive comprising:i)The handwritten letter to Mrs Simson from Admiral Sir B. H. Ramsay, dated 25 May, written from Dover expressing his deepest sympathy upon his death.ii)Officer's bicorn hat, epaulettes and sword belt in named tin, together with Greatcoat Epaulettes.iii)Two sets of his pre-Second World War miniature medals, with riband bars.iv)Silver Oar rowing prize for the VIIIth Flotilla Officers Race 1925 H.M.S. Venturous, silver napkin ring and silver clothes brush.v)Letter to his wife and that to his brother from Fox-Pitt, besides photographs and assorted calling cards (5), newspaper cutting, Blue Lists (2), The List 1940, black armbands (2), besides a four leaf clover and lucky heather.…

A Cornish art glass squat-shaped vase with orange lined decoration by Norman Stuart Clarke, 3½" high; amethyst tinted glass top hat-style vase and one other art glass bowl (3)

Sheffield Wednesday Paper Hat, beer mats, early 70s player cards, Eyes on The Kop, Top Trumps, press cuttings, DVDs, sticker collection 2001-2002, scrapbook, many other publications:- Two Boxes.

Sheffield Wednesday Prgrammes 1970s and Later, including 1991 v. U.S.A at Philadelphia, 1992 at Rashenny, Cup Finals, semi's testimonials, hat, patch, etc:- One Box.

Attributed to William Tom Warrener (1861–1934), A lady in period dress and hat, amongst a field of flowers, oil on canvas, signed lower left, 39.5x44.5cm

SELECTION OF GLASSWAREincluding a Vasart top hat vase; a very light yellow handkerchief vase; a pair of tumblers with green glass swirl decoration; a Victorian brides bank; a paperweight, etc.

LLADRO FAIRY/ELF BELLwith fairy sitting on top of a leaf shaped bell, 20cm high; together with a ceramic Art Deco flapper girl sitting on a rock hat pin holder, 12cm high (2)

CAST IRON COAT/HAT STANDthe scrolling arms and feet with knot detail, 189cm high

Antique metal hat tin with painted finish 40cm x 35cm x 28cm high

An early 20th century German DEP bisque headed doll. Having brown 'blinking eyes', open mouth, pierced ears,a blonde wig and a ball jointed body, impressed 'DEP German 7', dressed in a lace outfit with matching hat and white leather shoes, L45cm

A Lustige Urwald Musik clockwork Jolly Monkey. The artificial plush covered monkey with a permanent key, holding pink and red plastic maracas and wearing a green felt hat, the original label attached to its ear, H20cm

A vintage Hermle polished wood cased Napoleon hat mantel clock with floating balance eight day chiming movement

A small collection of assorted Navy hat bands - sold with a copy of The Shotley Magazine, Easter 1958

A vintage mahogany cased Napoleon hat mantel clock with eight day Westminster chiming movement

A hat box containing a quantity of collectable items including cockerel wall timepiece, vintage flask, etc.

An ebonised wood freestanding hat and coat stand, set on a splayed bentwood base - sold with an Edwardian mahogany occasional table

A boxed Christies silk top hat - formerly used as a costume prop in a Plymouth theatre

A Renegade size 7 Stetson cowboy's hat

A Premier Royale drum kit in black wrap finish, consists of 22 x 16 inch bass drum, 12 x 10 inch 1st tom drum,13 x 10 inch second tom drum and 16 x 16 inch floor tom drum, metal snare drum 14 x 6 inches, plus two straight cymbal stands, one boom arm stand and hi-hat stand and stool, cymbals are Zildjian Custom Dark set, 14 inch hats, 1 x 18 inch crash, 1 x 16 inch crash and 1 x 20 inch ride, plus one Premier crown 10 x 7 inch tom drum and 1one Premier crown 14 x 10 inch tom drum, a set of Vic Firth drum mutes and a Paiste 404 medium set of 13 inch hi hats (both bottom hats) and hi hat stand.

A pair of Royal Crown Derby Mansion House Dwarves, tall hat Theatre Royal Hay-Market ... , short hat Auction of Elegant Household Furniture ..., the tallest 17.5cm, printed marks, latter signed S Whitbread (2). Seconds. In good condition with no obvious damage or restoration.

Rare Royal Doulton flambe figure of The Dunce, HN972, a gorilla wearing a dunce hat reading a book, 14.5cm tall. Generally good condition and displays well. Some light surface wear as expected with flambe, small graze to the glaze on underside of book which can't really be seen when displayed.

Sasha: An unboxed Trendon, Sasha doll with blonde hair and blue eyes. Height approx. 18". In very good condition, with hat. Please assess photographs.

VICTORIAN WELSH PAISLEY SHAWL, 154 x 332cms, also a bentwood hat and coat stand (2)Provenance: private collection Conwy

A large quantity of ladies hats, to include a riding hat, etc.

A Victorian tollware hat box, 34cm wide.

A group of mantel clocks, to include an early 20thC mahogany and boxwood inlaid Napoleon hat mantel clock, the circular silvered dial bearing Arabic numerals, eight day movement, 26cm high.

A group of early 20thC and later mantel clocks, to include an oak Napoleon hat mantel clock, with a silvered dial, bearing Arabic numerals, and eight day movement, 22.5cm high.

A 19th century Victorian mahogany dressing chest of drawers. The chest featuring a series of drawers to lower, with central hat drawer. Featuring trinket drawers to upper, and carved floral details flanking a central bevelled mirror.

A 20th century Thonet style bentwood floor standing coat / hat rack. Having swan neck hooks, with central column with acorn finial. With bent wood supports with united curved circular stretcher. Painted in white.

This elegant Lladro porcelain figurine, titled "Matrimony" (Spanish: Boda Arrogante), was sculpted by Juan Huerta and released in 1982 before its retirement in 1997. The composition captures a romantic moment between a newlywed couple, with the groom dressed in a refined suit holding a top hat and the bride in an exquisite gown adorned with delicate porcelain flowers. Finished in Lladro’s signature pastel tones and high-gloss glaze, this piece exemplifies the brand’s exceptional artistry and craftsmanship. The base bears the authentic Lladro backstamp, verifying its Spanish origin.Artist: Juan HuertaIssued: 1982-1997Dimensions: 12"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.

The embroidery features a woman in a dark wide-brimmed hat with beige and red clothing. Her dress is beige with red accents, and she wears a black belt with a golden buckle. The textile includes earth-toned shades of brown, green, and gold, creating a natural outdoor scene. The landscape in the background is composed of various shades of green and brown, depicting trees and foliage. The embroidery is detailed with fine stitch work highlighting the contours of the fabric and natural elements. The piece is framed within a gilded wood oval frame and surrounded by a black oval mat. Frame size: 10.25"W x 12.25"H x 1"D. Sight size: 6.5"W x 8.5"H.Dimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear.

This Lladro porcelain figurine, titled "Country Man 4664," presents a finely detailed young man dressed in 18th-century attire, leaning against a tree stump with a wistful expression. The piece embodies Lladro’s signature craftsmanship, with soft pastel hues and a high-gloss finish that enhances its refined details. The figure's period clothing, including a feathered hat, lace-up boots, and an intricately sculpted vest, highlights Lladro’s commitment to elegance and historical inspiration. The base features the authentic Lladro backstamp, confirming its Spanish origin.Artist: Salvador FurióIssued: 1970-1981Dimensions: 11.5"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.

Lladro Laundry Day Gres figurine, model 01012216, depicting a young girl in rustic attire, wearing a straw hat as she leans over a water basin with two geese at her feet. This piece features Lladro's signature Gres finish, which gives it a warm, earthy tone and textured surface, enhancing its naturalistic charm. The sculptural detail and expressive composition showcase Lladro's artistry and craftsmanship. Marked on the base with the Lladro backstamp.Artist: Francisco PolopeIssued: 1991 - 2004Dimensions: 9.5"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.

A charming Lladro porcelain gres sculpture titled Country Lady, depicting a graceful woman in traditional countryside attire, leaning against an ornate stone pillar adorned with ivy. Her flowing skirt, floral-trimmed blouse, and wide-brimmed hat are beautifully detailed, capturing the elegance and rustic charm of rural life. The rich earth-toned glazes and intricate textures add depth and realism to the piece. This limited-edition sculpture is numbered 410 and is signed by the artist. Marked on the underside with the Lladro backstamp and artist signatures.Artist: Vincente MartinezIssued: 1976 - 1983Dimensions: 21.5"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.

Lladro Spring Shepherdess Gres porcelain sculpture, model number 01012133. Designed by Jose Puche, this exquisite piece depicts a young shepherdess carrying a bundle of wheat, wearing a flowing blouse, a textured skirt, and a wide-brimmed hat. The Gres finish enhances the sculpture's earthy tones and intricate details, bringing a lifelike quality to the figure. Marked on the base with the Lladro blue stamp.Artist: Jose PucheIssued: 1983 - 1985Dimensions: 18"HCountry of Origin: SpainCondition: Age related wear.

Jewellery set to comprise: 18ct gold ring, size R, set with amethyst in a top hat mount (6.8 grams gross); 18ct gold openwork pendant set with amethyst (10 grams gross), on a 46cm, 9ct gold chain (1.6 grams); and a pair of 9ct gold (tested) amethyst set earrings (1.2 grams gross).

A RARE PAIR OF LOWESTOFT PORCELAIN FIGURES MODELLED AS MUSICIANS. circa 1780, in the white, modelled as a man playing a triangle and a girl with lute, both standing with flowering bocage behind, on moulded bases, the glaze heavily blued, 17cm high J. Howell collection no. L.365 and L.366 Provenance- Phillips, June 18th 1980, lot 117, £880. Mercury Antiques, February 1981, £1,100 Note- For a pair of identical models with polychrome foliate decoration see Geoffrey A. Godden, The Illustrated Guide to Lowestoft Porcelain, colour plate IV. *CR the male musician with restored peak to hat, restored ponytail, head has been detached and reattached, triangle is missing, little finger of the right hand is missing, some losses to floral bocage decoration. Lady musician with break to ponytail, left hand and neck of the lute have been restored, bocage to one side has been broken and glued, some losses to floral bocage.

FRENCH SCHOOL (LATE 19TH EARLY 20TH CENTURY) Head and shoulder portrait of a woman wearing a red hat, oil on canvas, 60cm x 50cm

Wellington with Cocked Hat (159) with lettering, rim restored, crazing(Staffordshire, pottery, pot lid, potlid, prattware, advertising).

A composition figure of a newspaper boy holding a ’Stop Strike’ placard, circa 1926, 141mm and a bisque porcelain hat pin stand ‘Its All Up Now’ (2)(commemorative, pottery, political, parliament, election).

Wellington with Cocked Hat (158) no lettering, crazed, flange chipped and Funeral of the Duke of Wellington (163) later issue (2)(Staffordshire, pottery, pot lid, potlid, prattware, advertising).

Marquis of Granby: a good Worcester baluster shaped mug printed in black with a portrait flanked by the figures of Britannia and Fame, circa 1760, 85mm(commemorative, pottery, naval, military, war).* This engraving by Hancock was after one by Richard Houston published in 1760 after the painting by Reynolds. General John Manners, Marquis of Granby commanded the British contingent fighting under the Duke of Brunswick from 1759 until the conclusion of the Seven Years War including the battle of Minden.At the battle of Warburg, a corps of 20,000 French was routed following a charge where Granby lost his hat and wig, hence his bald-headed depiction.An incident that caused hilarity in the ranks and lead to the expression ‘Going at it bald-headed’!Ex D.V. Pares Wilson collection.

Napoleonic Wars: an interesting pair of hand-coloured satires, one with a ‘Hieroglyphic’ portrait of Napoleon inscribed beneath with detail of his atrocities and a parody of assumed titles, published by Ackermanns, the other similarly depicting Alexander 1st (Tsar of Russia) and detailing beneath his achievements and support, published by J. Johnston, both circa 1814 and framed, 516mm x 316mm (2)(commemorative, pottery, naval, military, war).* Napoleon’s hat is shown as an eagle representing Prussia after the image by Johann Michael Voltz, published on 1st January 1814.This in turn, was after the portrait by H.A. Dahling, painted in Berlin in 1806.Such satires were widely produced and circulated during the Napoleonic wars to raise awareness of the potential of invasion and war.

1807 Lord Milton and Orange Jumper: a Don Pottery jug printed in brown and decorated in bright colours with a man holding aloft his hat with ticket inscribed Milton, centred by seven lines of verse upon a scroll, circa 1807, 182mm, brown lining retouched(commemorative, pottery, political, parliament, election).* A pugilist and horse breaker by the name of Mellish, who a went under the name Orange Jumper, was employed by Lord Milton’s father Earl Fitzwilliam, whose family colour was orange, to do his bidding during the 1807 General Election in Yorkshire.After a satire by James Gillray published by Hannah Humphrey on 6th March 1809 (BM11241).See Drakard, plates 267 and 268.

A leprechaun stick pin, the carved moonstone face set with a peridot collar and yellow metal tie and hat, all in unmarked yellow metal (tests as approx. 18ct gold), 16mm long, on unmarked yellow metal pin, 1.8g needs a clean, especially in to the finer detail of the face & hatoverall good

A group of silver and costume jewellery, to include a filigree hat and shoes drop brooch, a bow brooch, a marcasite palm brooch, a St. George and dragon brooch, a pair of sombrero drop earrings, a marcasite lizard brooch, a floral brooch and clip earrings set, and a group of silver and costume jewellery, including brooches, clips, fob watches, etc.,Silver 90.10g total (13)Condition ReportMarcasite clip broken.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Pins out of shape.Tarnish.

A collection of gold, silver and vintage costume jewellery, comprising:a group of gold and silver jewellery,a split pearl and seed pearl floral bar brooch, stamped 15CT, and a faux pearl bar brooch, tested as approximately 9ct gold, an Indian dowry necklace, with 1/4 rupee and 1/2 rupee coins, chain tested as silver, a blue paste and marcasite brooch, a marcasite plaque ring, and a purple paste cluster ring, all tested as silver,and a group of vintage costume jewellery, to include two gilt metal seed pearl, paste and mother of pearl cluster rings, partly composed from WW1 soldier's buttons, a purple paste and faux pearl brooch and clip earring set, a gilt metal faux pearl floral brooch, a foliate paste brooch, a gilt metal paste pendant, signed Jewelcraft, suspended by a snake link chain, a clear paste link necklace, and a group of brooches, necklaces, hat pins, rings, etc.14ct gold 2.87g, 9ct gold 1.50g, silver gross 98.12g totalCondition ReportFaux pearl bar brooch a little out of shape.A few paste deficient to one gilt metal paste, seed pearl and mother of pearl ring.Some brooch pins a little out of shape.Some paste deficient. A few paste loose.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Some surfaces tarnished.As found.

A group of six top hats, late 19th century, comprising six gentlemen's top hats, with five out of the six examples housed in metal and leather hat boxes and a wood hat stretcher, examples by Tress & Co, London, Colletts and Patrick Thomson Ltd, Edinburgh (11)Condition ReportWith fraying, marks and general wear throughout commensurate with use. The boxes with rust to the exterior, knocks and scratches. The leather hat box with cracking, fraying and holes, with a broken handle.Interior dimensionsFlights Ltd - 16 x 19.7cmPatrick Thomson Ltd - 16 x 19.7cmTress & Co - 16 x 19.5cmColletts - 16 x 20cm16 x 20cm16 x 19.7cm

A group of gold jewellery, to include a 22ct gold ring, thin and worn, Birmingham 1876, a five stone ring, stones deficient, stamped 18c Plat, tested as approximately 18ct gold, a Canada maple leaf charm pendant, stamped 14K, a pair of 9ct gold drop stud earrings, a 9ct gold Libra charm, a 9ct gold bowler hat charm, a 9ct gold knot ring, a group of gold jewellery to include charms, findings, single earrings etc., all hallmarked or tested as approximately 9ct gold, and a gold filled locket22ct gold 0.79g, 18ct gold 1.59g, 14ct gold 1.73g, 9ct gold 15.81g totalCondition ReportSome findings broken.Marks and scratches to surfaces.Tarnish.As found.

A 9ct gold charm bracelet, with solid elongated curb links, each link stamped 9.375, to a heart shaped padlock and safety chain, 180mm long, London 1963, suspending a Victoria half sovereign, dated 1897, spectacle set to a 9ct gold mount, a 9ct gold enamel Bolton cup winner medal, a 9ct gold Saggitarius disc, a 9ct gold top hat, a 9ct gold dog, a 9ct gold teapot, and a 9ct gold mouse, all hallmarked 9ct gold, 30.06gCondition ReportMarks and scratches to surfaces.Tarnish.

A red cloth Fez hat and two Eastern swords, the largest measures 60cm L

A Dunn and Co. cloth bowler hat and jacket

A hollow cast Master Hat bust, measuring 43cm H

Late 19th century school. Portrait of a lady wearing fine jewels and a feathered hat. oil on canvas. 60 x 90cmsProv. Consigned from Chipping Norton Manor

A 9ct gold charm bracelet with heart shaped clasp,with eight 9ct gold charms to include a bowler hat, 10 'Bob' note and concertina, weight 38gms Condition Report:Available upon request

A tray of approximately 29 Wade Whimsies comprising Hat Box, Drum Box and Family Favourite series.

A part drum kit comprising a Performance Percussion snare drum and stand, a Zildjian hi hat with stand, an AAX Metal ride cymbal with stand and a Pro crash cymbal.

An early 20thC oak cased Napoleon's hat shaped mantel clock, with silvered dial, 42cm wide.

A white metal pin tray, modelled as a South American hat, stamped 900 Chile, 2.46oz.

A striking lithograph by Belgian-fFrench artist Jan van Beers, depicting a fashionable lady in a lavishly adorned hat and flowing garments, enveloped in a dramatic feathered boa. This work captures the elegance and playful spirit characteristic of late 19th-century Parisian society, with expressive line work and delicate color application enhancing the figure's movement and charm. The piece was published by Revue Illustree, a prominent Parisian periodical known for featuring high-quality artistic prints. Marked Lith. Artistique H. Sicard, Paris. Van Beers, celebrated for his genre scenes and stylish portrayals of women, was a leading artist of the Belle Epoque, merging academic precision with an expressive, lighthearted style.Artist: Jan van Beers (Belgian-French, 1852-1927)Issued: 1890Dimensions: 16"L x 18"HCountry of Origin: FranceCondition: Age related wear.