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Lot 2196
Omega Seamaster Professional 300m gentleman's stainless steel quartz wristwatch, 196.164, black wave dial, with luminous arrow markers and date aperture, on stainless steel bracelet, with Omega fold-over clasp, boxed, with additional linkCondition Report:Movement functioning, dial and luminous markers good, glass crystal with very light mark, fixed bezel scratched with losses, replacement bracelet with receipt (possibly not Omega bracelet) slight wobble at clasp, case diameter = 36mm, box with wear, no guarantee card
Lot 314
VACHERON & CONSTANTIN PATRIMONY REF. 33093 IN ROSE GOLD, BOX AND GUARANTEE, 2000S Case: signed, n. 707584, in 18K rose gold, snap on caseback. Bracelet/Strap: signed 18K rose gold buckle. Dial: signed, white, bâton indexes. Movement: signed, manual-winding caliber 1003/2, n. 789289, 18 jewels, Geneva seal, adjusted to heat and cold, five positions and isochronism. Accessories: watch pouch, Vacheron guarantee certificate, Certificate of origin / Geneva Seal 1998; Pisa service receipt dated 2023. Diameter Ø: 31.5 mm Note: running at the time of cataloguing.
Lot 305
ROLEX PRINCE BRANCARD REF. 1490 IN GOLD, 20S RARE AND SOUGHT-AFTER GOLD PRINCE, A SYMBOL OF LUXURY IN THE 1920S Case: signed, n. 41517, in 14K gold, snap on caseback. Bracelet/Strap: signed 18K gold buckle. Dial: signed, champagne, luminescent Arabic numerals, small seconds. Movement: signed, manual-winding caliber 7-1/2''', n. 1889164, 17 jewels. Accessories: second hand purchase receipt. Diameter Ø: 24 x 42 mm Note: running at the time of cataloguing, but a servicing is suggested.
Lot 101
Terence Coventry (1938-2017) bronze, "Cuckoo" 2013, 48cm (1 of 10), with Gallery Pangolin receipt and certificate October 2022 From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Terence Coventry was taught by Keith Leonard, former studio assistant to Barbara Hepworth, at Stourbridge School of Art. He studied at the RCA then spent 25 years farming in Cornwall, before returning to sculpture, with his first solo exhibition at the age of 71.
Lot 102
Reg Butler (1913-1981) bronze, "Ophelia L", 1955-56, 50cm high (8 of 8), together with Gallery Pangolin receipt and certificate dated January 2020 From the collection of the late Maurice Costley Reg Butler studied and lectured at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London from 1937 to 1939. A conscientious objector during World War Two, he was exempted from military service and set up a blacksmithing business repairing farm tools. He became one of the best known sculptors of the 1950s and 1960s, and taught at the Slade School of Art. Many of his works are in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Tate Gallery in London. Condition Report
Lot 12
PEARL DOT; a 1970s Brazilian mahogany sideboard, with two drawers above pair of cupboard doors flanked by further pair of cupboard doors, the design by Robert King, width 183cm, with original purchase receipt.Condition Report: No signs of any stains or sun bleaching an top is in good condition with only one or two small scratches to the varnish.
Lot 24
PEARL DOT; a 1970s Brazilian mahogany and satinwood inlaid extendable oval dining table, 160 x 95cm, and eight chairs, with original purchase receipt (9).Condition Report: Condition is good, some light scratches to the top and scuffs to the legs and base but nothing major, table extends and retracts freely and hairs are all solid and stand well.
Lot 279
A set of four ‘Indian Club’ Bristol Blue Decanters, (Brandy, Rum, Gin, and Whiskey), set in a Matthew Boulton’s silver plated rounded square stand with central reeded handle, hallmarked with two sun bursts to the base, circa 1805. (Together with an insurance valuation dated 23rd January 1998 for £2,850 and receipt of purchase £225 in November 1967.)
Lot 85
A job lot of 'N' gauge track, controller, components and scenic items(4000g)6 Peco turnouts (appear unused)DCCconcepts Rolling Road Active set DCM-RRA64 Point motorsConCor N B646 Manual TurntablePeco Turntable NB-55Peco Lectrics Wheel cleaning brush & scraper (used)Minitrix cleaner brushGemini Digitol controller and auxiliary controller (power light illuminates with power; strongly recommend PAT test on receipt) with instructionsVarious scenic items as shown Condition Report - Good/Fair
Lot 152
ROLEX SUBMARINER DATE STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, ref. model 16610, serial number DH89XXXX, circa 2005, 1000ft = 300m black dial, date aperture at 3 o'clock, luminous dot and baton hour markers, 'Mercedes' hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds, minute track, rotating bezel, oyster bracelet numbered 93250, 2 x Submariner booklets, red Rolex seal warranty tag, green rectangular Rolex tag, manuel de garantie green booklet, guarantee card, purchase receipt from King Fook jewellery group dated 28/05/2010, in Rolex box and outer boxProvenance: private collection Pembrokeshire since 2010Comments: very fine example in excellent condition, light wear only, seldom worn, ticking, viewing highly recommended
Lot 151
ROLEX GMT-MASTER II DATE STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, ref. model 16710, serial number F234XXX, circa 2004, black dial, date aperture at 3 o'clock, luminous dot and baton hour markers, 'Mercedes' hands with luminous inserts, centre seconds, minute track, bi-directional rotating 'Pepsi' bezel, oyster bracelet numbered 78790A, GMT-Master booklet, green Rolex oyster booklet, guarantee certificate, purchase receipt and valuation from Armour-Winston Ltd both dated 22/06/2014, in Rolex box and outer boxProvenance: private collection Pembrokeshire since 2014Comments: fine example in excellent condition, light wear, some scratches to bracelet commensurate with age, seldom worn, ticking, viewing highly recommended
Lot 791
A PAIR OF STAFFORDSHIRE PEARLWARE MODELS OF A COCKEREL AND HEN CIRCA 1800 Of Pratt family type one 20.5cm, the other 22cm high Provenance: John Howard at Heritage, Woodstock, July 2016 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman. A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. The cockerel has been restored.The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 827
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND LINE INLAID DEMI-LUNE CONSOLE TABLES CIRCA 1800 AND LATER each 72cm high, 126cm wide, 54cm deep Provenance: Granville Antiques, Petworth, June 2000 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits and losses Some additional marks and scratches to the top One leg to one table with a split towards the join to the top. Both tables structurally stable overall - one with some minor wobble/movement The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 771
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY OVAL PEMBROKE TABLE CIRCA 1790 69cm high, 57cm wide (with leaves down), 108.5cm wide extended, 88cm deep Provenance: J Peters & Co, London, February 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits and losses Of solid, stable structure overall The top with additional fading and shadow The underlying cross stretchers and drawer runners are later replacement. The leaf rests may also be later replacements.The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 803
Y AN EARLY LOUIS XV KINGWOOD, TULIPWOOD AND ORMOLU MOUNTED TABLE A ECRIRE OR WRITING TABLE CIRCA 1735 With leather inset slide and a fitted pen drawer to one side 74cm high, 48.5cm wide, 32cm deep Provenance: Gerald Kerin Limited, 9 Mount Street London, 1967 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman. A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Please note the provenance has been updated and alters from the original stated description. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. The marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old splits and chipsSome neat old veneer repairsOld polished appearance overallOld worm holes visible in places to the lining of the side drawer and to the underside of the commodeNo key present but both locks are openGilt metal elements with the expected tarnishing in placesTooled leather inset to the slide is possibly an old replacement and has some wearThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 795
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND UPHOLSTERED WING ARMCHAIR CIRCA 1780 114cm high, 75cm wide, 59cm deep overall TOGETHER WITH a leather upholstered armchair, 20th century, 91cm high, 81cm wide, 62cm deep Provenance: The first- Hallidays, Wallingford, August 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman. A copy of the receipt for the first item will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits, losses and repairs The leather upholstered chair: leather in good, clean condition - some minor marks and scratches, free from any holes or tears. Solid and stable overall The George III armchair: upholstery with some fading, but generally in good condition, free from any holes or tears. Some old repairs, one leg with a small spliced repair. Some movement to joins, but of stable structure overall. Would benefit from a re-tightening of joints. Dreweatts is unable to comment on the originality and condition of the frame beneath the upholstery.The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 767
A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND LINE INLAID DEMI-LUNE FOLDING TEA TABLES CIRCA 1800 each 70cm high, 99cm wide, 46cm deep (when closed) Provenance: Pelham Galleries, London, June 1975 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits, losses and repairs. The underlying cross-stretchers to both tea tables have been replaced. Additional scratches, splits and repairs to the inner folds to both tables Evidence of old worm to the undersides of both tables Of solid, stable structure overall No key present, both frieze drawer locks open Some use of filler and grain filler to timber surfaces The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 850
A MATCHED PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY BEDSIDE COMMODES CIRCA 1780 Both with sliding tambour doors each approximately 75cm high, 47cm wide, 42cm deep Provenance: John Thompson Antiques, Knaresborough, May 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. Both with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useOld chips and splitsSome fading to timber in placesTambour doors are working but slightly 'sticky' at pointsOld repairs - see imagesCommode drawers have not been converted to regular drawers No ceramic pots are present There are old repairs and evidence of old worm to the fittings of the commode drawerThe handles to one are old replacements They match the handles of the other commode, it is possible that these are replaced too but there is no clear evidenceThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 798
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BUREAU CIRCA 1770 Fall front enclosing well fitted interior with well recess, four drawers below 109.5 cm high, 113cm wide, 63.5cm deep Provenance: John Thompson Antiques, Knaresborough, April 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. Bureau with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useOld splits, chips and lossesFading to the topVarious later elements to feet and their supporting blocksVarious old repairs - see imagesSection of moulding (which incorporates the outer elements of the feet) to one side is detached but present The section of front moulding/feet is detached at one side Some evidence of old wormNo key but all locks are open Locks appear to be old replacements Some are lacking securing screws/slightly looseHandles and escutcheons appear original but have been re-conditioned One escutcheon is broken/misshapenTooled leather inset to the interior is a later replacementThe interior with the expected wear, marks, and ink stainsThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 835
A REGENCY MAHOGANY WINE COOLER IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, CIRCA 1810 70cm high, 78cm wide, 42cm deep Provenance: Maples Antiques, London, June 1973 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits, losses and repairs Key is present, lock is seized open. Additional fading to the top - it is slightly loose within the hinge and would benefit from tightening The metal liner to the interior is likely a replacement - some plaster fragments present around the base, likely remnants from a previous fix to make the cooler water tight.The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 858
A VICTORIAN MAHOGANY WARDROBE BY GILLOWS, MID 19TH CENTURY One door opening to fitted drawers, the top drawer stamped 'GILLOWS LANCASTER' 195cm high, 187cm wide, 57cm deep Provenance: Hampshires of Dorking, June 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman. A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use Some old chips and splits Of solid, stable structure overall Some fading to timber panels The top drawer stamped Gillows Lancaster (see images) The central door secured with two metal pins - the top pin to the door held by the cornice Screws present in drawers for securing elements. Two keys present which operate both locks The drawers are mahogany lined The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 761
A PAIR OF MAHOGANY TRAY TOP TRIPOD TABLES IN THE MANNER OF GILLOWS, 20TH CENTURY 75cm high, the tops 43cm wide, 35cm deep Provenance: John Thompson Antiques, Knaresborough, April 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use Of solid, stable structure overall Some old chips, splits, losses and repairs The timber with some fading and minor discolouration The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 839
A PAIR OF MALLETT STYLE CHINOISERIE DECORATED TWO TIER OCCASIONAL TABLES LATE 20TH CENTURY Each with brass frame supporting decorated top and plain undertier 35cm square, 58cm highAND A PAIR OF MID 19TH CENTURY GREEN AND GILT TOLE TEA CANISTERS Each with maker's label for John A Gilbert & Co. 46.5cm high (4) Provenance: The tea cannisters Lennox Cato Antiques, Edenbridge, August 2020 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt for the cannisters will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useThe tables with some old chips, splits and minor losses The brass with significant tarnishing Some minor movement to joins - of solid stable structure overall The tea cannisters with various minor dents, losses and possible areas of retouchingThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 867
A SET OF FOUR REGENCY CREAM AND POLYCHROME PAINTED OPEN ARMCHAIRS BY JOHN GEE, CIRCA 1815 AND LATER REDECORATED The rails stamped 'GEE' each 84cm high, 56cm wide, 56cm deep overall Provenance: Pelham Galleries London, April 1971 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits, losses and repairs The seat cushions with some fading and discolouration. The caning to all seats and backs is slightly loose with some minor faults (see images) The underside of the seat rails with variations to the caning method Some chipping and loss to the painted surface. Some minor movement to the joins of the arms, overall of solid, stable structure The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 854
Y A GEORGE III MAHOGANY OVAL TILT TOP BREAKFAST TABLE CIRCA 1790 With tulipwood crossbanding 71.5cm high, 124cm long, 92.5cm wide AND A PAIR OF GEORGE III MAHOGANY SIDE CHAIRS CIRCA 1800 Pierced splat backs, modern red and white upholstery (3) Provenance: Table- Pelham Galleries, London, May 1967 Chairs- John Thompson Antiques, Knaresborough, April 1993 The Estate of a deceased GentlemanSaleroom notice: please note this lot contains tulipwood A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. Table with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old splits and chipsSome minor repairs tulipwood crossbanding The crossbanding is possibly a later addition to the tableSome evidence of old worm to the blocks at the top of the stemAn old split to the stem and some old splits adjacent The base with good dark/rich patinaSome later support or bracing blocks to the underside of the top Some minor warping to the topSome additional old screws added to secure the block to the stemSome replacement screws to the catchBoth chairs with the marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useOld splits and chipsOld repairs - see imagesUpholstered seats in good conditionEvidence of old worm to underside/backs of seat railsBoth chairs structurally solid overallCorner blocks to undersides of seats are possibly old replacementsCentral stretchers to each chair appear to be old replacementsThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 883
Y A VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD AND BEADWORK NEST OF QUARTETTO TABLES CIRCA 1860 Each with glazed beadwork panel of cottages largest 74.5cm high, 54.5cm wide, 33cm deep (4) Provenance: Pelham Galleries London, April 1971 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits, losses and repairs The timber with some fading. One section of moulding to the smallest table lacking. Some sections of loss/damage to beadwork and gilt trimThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 763
Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND EBONY STRUNG MIRROR IN THE MANNER OF GEORGE BULLOCK, CIRCA 1820 83cm high, 103cm wide Provenance: Geoffrey Rose Ltd, London, May 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits and minor repairs The bevelled mirror plate has some age but it is a later replacement Various holes to the back from previous hanging fixtures The above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 865
A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND LINE INLAID SOFA TABLE CIRCA 1815 73cm high, 94cm wide, 167cm wide (with leaves up), 66cm deep Provenance: C Fredericks & Son, London, July 1988 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available.Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and useSome old chips, splits, losses and repairs. Some use of filler and grain filler. A key is present and operates the locks to both frieze drawers Some additional fading throughoutThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 830
A HERIZ CARPET Of all over design approximately 375 x 275cm Provenance: Dominic Everest Decorative Carpets London, April 1993 The Estate of a deceased Gentleman A copy of the receipt will be made available to the successful purchaser. Condition Report: Please note the below condition report is the only one available. Carpet with wear overall consistent with age and useAreas of lower pile and additional wearVarious areas of pile re-woven throughout - see imagesLongest edges have been re-bound at some pointEnds have been re-secured using later thread (presumably at the same time as the longest edges)Some small tears and stitched repairs - see imagesFringing to one end is trimmed to a short even lengthSection of replacement (approx. 50 x 18cm) to one endOverall carpet in restored but presentable conditionThe above report is supported with additional images which can be sent via a link. Please 'Ask a Question' to request these images. For any further enquiries please contact the department directly.Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 166
Four: Sergeant James Addis, 2nd European Bengal Fusiliers, who was wounded in the left arm at the assault of Delhi Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (J. Addis, 2nd Eur. Regt.); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Corpl. Jas. Addis, 2nd European Bengal Fusrs.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Serjt. J. Addis, 2nd Eurn. Bengal Fusrs.); Indian Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, anchor reverse (Sergt. James Addis 2d Eurn. Bengal Fusrs. 16th Octr. 1860) suspension repaired on second which no longer swivels, edge bruising and contact marks, toned, generally good fine or better and a rare group (4) £1,800-£2,200 --- James Addis was born at Clanes, Worcestershire, and attested for the Honourable Company’s Service (Infantry) at London on 30 April 1841, aged 18 years 4 months, a baker by trade. He served 23 years 185 days, including 20 years 9 months in the East Indies, was promoted to Corporal on 25 October 1852 and to Sergeant on 23 June 1854. He Volunteered for General Service in H.M. 104th Regiment Bengal Fusiliers on 17 February 1861, and was discharged in consequence of having been admitted to pension by G.G.O. No. 768 of 7 August 1862. ‘His character is good, he was in receipt of 2d per diem G.C. Pay previous to his promotion to Sergeant, his name has never been entered in the Regimental Defaulters Book, he is in possession of a Silver Medal for Good Conduct and Long Service. He has never been tried by Court Martial. Was wounded thro left arm by musket shot on 14 September 1857 at the assault of Delhi.’ Sold with original 1971 bill of sale from Spink & Son, together with copied medal roll extracts for the first three and copied discharge papers.
Lot 94
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant T. J. Rosser, 189 Brigade, Royal Field Artillery in the 38th (Welsh) Division who was originally recommended for the D.C.M. for the defence of Amiens in June 1918 Military Medal, G.V.R. (W-2190 A. Sjt. T. J. Rosser. D.189 / Bde: R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (W-2190 Bmbr: T. J. Rosser. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (W-2190 Sjt. T. J. Rosser. R.A.) contact marks, edge bruise to the first, otherwise very fine (4) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 13 September 1918 Thomas John Rosser was born in Briton Ferry near Neath, Glamorgan in 1887. In the 1911 Census he was recorded as a tin plate works ‘Furnaceman’, at Baldwin’s Works and was residing at Herbert Road, Neath. In January 1915 he attested for service in the Royal Field Artillery and was posted to 189th Brigade, R.F.A., in the 38th (Welsh) Division, landing in France on 24 December 1915. On 3 June 1918, with German forces threatening Amiens, he volunteered to take a gun team forward into an advanced position to quell the attack. Three of his N.C.O.’s were killed in the attempt to get the gun into a firing position leaving him with just one gun layer. Nevertheless, they managed to fire twelve rounds into the enemy before he rode back through the enemy barrage to obtain more ammunition. Returning to his gun he recommenced firing until until relieved later by the rest of his battery. He was initially recommended for the D.C.M. but was later awarded the M.M. After his discharge from the army to Class ‘Z’ Army Reserve in March 1919, he was residing at Hubert Terrace, Melyn, near Neath, and was in receipt of an army pension resulting from the ‘Effects of Gas’. He died in 1954.
Lot 924
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust gentleman's automatic wristwatch ref. 116233 with date aperture, luminous tipped gold hands, diamond hour markers, gold dial, 18ct gold bevelled bezel, stainless steel case and signed 31 jewel calibre 3135 movement, on bi-metal bracelet, case diameter 36mm, serial number P5872701, in original box with guarantee card, purchase receipt, related paperwork, service pouch, box and card, outer card box and sleeve.
Lot 926
Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Submariner gentleman's wristwatch ref. 16610 with date aperture, black dial and bezel, steel and white hands and hour markers, Mercedes hour hand, stainless steel case and signed 31 jewel calibre 3135 movement, on stainless steel bracelet, case diameter 40mm, serial number F851350, in original box with bezel cover, hang tags, purchase receipt, insurance valuation, related paperwork, outer card box and sleeve.
Lot 379
A Scottish George III mahogany brass dial longcase clock The dial signed George Monro, Canongate The hood with swan-neck pediment and barley-twist columns, the case with shaped door flanked by conforming pilasters above a panelled base box, the 11.75in brass arched dial with silvered Roman and Arabic chapter, subsidiary seconds dial below 12, calendar aperture above 6, with moulded spandrels and the arch inscribed 'Geo. Monro Canongate', the eight-day movement with four knopped pillars, striking on a bell. With pendulum and two weights. 50cm wide x 25cm deep x 217cm high Footnote:George Monro (aka Munro and Munroe) (1724-1804) is recorded as a clockmaker of some repute in Edinburgh. A paper label inside the present lot reads 'George Munro, Canongate Edinburgh, Commenced business on his own account at Canongate Head Edinburgh AD 1750, probably died 1799'.The present lot is accompanied by a service receipt dated June 1986 by Fieldhouse Bros., Wolverhampton with extensive work recorded.
Lot 473
A platinum diamond single stone ring, a brilliant cut diamond with a stated weight of 3.62 carats, six claw set to brilliant cut diamond line shoulders and a plain hoop, Birmingham hallmarks, ring size M½Condition Report: Principal diamond calculated weight approximately 3.50 carats, stated weight of 3.62ct on vendors previous purchase receipt, estimated I-J colour, SI2 clarity, with small dark inclusion fairly central of table.
Lot 493
Rolex Cellini a Ladies gold wristwatch, the signed brushed gold oval dial set with baton hour marker fitted with a calibre 1600 19 jewel manual wind movement, the case back marked inside for 18 ct and numbered 761 1 91 and externally 4262747, and mounted on an integral bracelet the clasp marked for 18 ct, with box and receipt dated 1978.Condition Report: Gross weight 51gramsMovement winds and runs but Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense.Ewbanks does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts
Lot 35
A fine Qing Dynasty Chinese soapstone figure of a seated Buddhist lion in powerful pose, the underside of the left leg with lengthy inscription, 19cm high. Provenance: The John and Margaret Rankine Collection. Accompanied with a copy of the purchase receipt from 16th September 1953, described as carving in pale brown and grey soapstone of a seated Buddhistic lion bearing the hind leg and inscription reading: "Made by MA Yu-Yuan and The Great Ching Country" Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 and purchased for £80.
Lot 5
A Chinese porcelain clair de lune bottle vase, of square section with tapering neck and stylized dragon handles. Six character Yongzheng seal mark to base, and possibly of the period (1723 - 1735), 27cm high. Provenance: The John and Margaret Rankine Collection. Accompanied by a copy of the purchase receipt from Spink and Son Ltd. 31st January 1959, when described at that time as a square porcelain tapering vase to the foot and the neck with two openwork dragon handles, the whole covered with a pale lavender glaze. Young-Cheng, 1722-1755 with a purchase price of £60 and noted that there was an insurance policy taken out for the period of the 5th January 1959 to the 4th January 1960 at the price of one guinea.
Lot 142
Charles and Ray Eames, An early production lounge chair and ottoman, model nos. 670 and 671, designed 1956, produced 1963 plywood, leather, aluminium, the lounge chair: 83cm wide, 80cm deep, 79cm high, the ottoman: 66cm wide, 62cm deep, 41cm high. Provenance: Property from the estate of the architect Neville Shermer. Purchased Hille, 6 November 1963 (with original receipt - see illustration) N.B: This lot is subject to CITES regulations
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