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A collection of garden tools, including wrought-iron crosscut saws and a spade,largest saw 35cm wide177cm long (7)

An original seventies poster from the Paul McCartney and Wings 1973 UK tour. It features the Fatman seaside illustration and has been signed in blue ink by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney (who has signed first name only), Henry McCullough, Denny Laine and Denny Seiwell. The signatures were obtained after a performance at the Odeon Theatre, Edinburgh on the 23rd May 1973.Provenance: comes with a letter from the consignor which reads: ‘This is to confirm the circumstances in which I obtained the Wings signed poster and programme. It was a particularly special day in my late teens. There was no formal autograph signing so after the concert I did my very best “roadie” impersonation and found my way to the green room of Odeon. I got as far as the door of the green room, which was open, and saw that Paul, Linda, the two Denny’s and Henry McCullough were relaxing on a long settee after the concert. They were literally two yards away from me. I didn’t get into the room, but befriended one of the Brinsley Swartz band and he went to-and-fro getting my poster and program signed. I was there talking and getting the nods from Paul and a smile from Linda and Denny Laine. It was quite surreal to be that close to a former Beatle in such a relaxed setting. After about 30 minutes I bid farewell and rushed off to try and catch the last train back to Fife.’The poster measures 101cm x 71.5cm (39.5 inches x 28.5 inches). There is a large tear to the top edge which measures 10cm x 7cm along with some smaller tears. It has been folded leaving horizontal and vertical crease lines. The condition of the poster is very good minus.

An extremely rare low numbered stereo vinyl pressing of The Beatles White Album. PCS 7067. It is number 0000012. The minimalistic sleeve design was conceived by Richard Hamilton who not only suggested this approach but also the idea of the consecutively numbered sleeves which would ironically give a limited edition feel to a potentially multi-million selling record. Very few copies of the album with this low a number have surfaced on to the market. Provenance: the album was given by George and Pattie Harrison one afternoon in 1968 when the couple called round to the vendor’s flat in London. It comes with a letter of authenticity which reads: 'In the sixties I was a fashion photographer in London. I'd known Pattie Boyd for some time and I was at her mews flat just off Hyde Park Corner one evening in 1964. The phone rang, I answered it, and it was George Harrison calling from the USA where The Beatles were touring. When he got back we met and became friends. Over the course of the next few years we saw quite a lot of each other at restaurants, clubs like Tramp and Crazy E, my flat in London, their house in Esher, later on Friar Park. A few anecdotes: George took me to recording studios. He gave me a 12-string guitar. One night he came round to the flat with John and Paul! George bought me a jacket from Granny Takes A Trip in the Kings Road We were in the 'All You Need Is Love' video! They sometimes brought the latest releases and, for instance, I had a treasured acetate demo of Across The Universe which got played so much the stylus nearly went through it. But then, they weren't very tough. There was a low number copy of the White Album that they'd brought round to the flat one day and when I spoke to George on the phone I mentioned I had it, he said – ‘keep it, it's yours’. It is this copy of the White Album, number 0000012, given to me by George and Pattie, that I have consigned to the Tracks auction beginning on the 21st February 2025.'The record does not come with black inners, poster and the four photographs. The condition of the labels is very good. There are numerous light surface marks over all four sides of the vinyl. The condition of the vinyl is very good minus. The sleeve has a spine split along the tope edge, ring wear, and several creases to the front and reverse covers. There are also crease marks to all four edges. The condition is good.

A UK vinyl pressing of the 1966 David Bowie single ‘Do Anything You Say’ autographed by Bowie in red ballpoint pen. David has written ‘Best wishes David Bowie xxx’ on the A-side of the record. ‘Do Anything You Say’ was released on Pye Records on 1st April 1966 with the catalogue number 7N.17079, it was David Bowie’s first release solely credited to himself and he was backed by his newly formed band The Buzz. KT tax codes. The stampers on side 1 are B 1 and matrix is 7N17079 A-1 S. The stampers on side 2 are E 1 and the matrix is 7N17079 B-1.The autographs were obtained at the Marquee Club, London, England between 10th April and 12th June 1966 during Bowie’s residency which was called The Bowie Showboat.Provenance: accompanied by a letter from the original recipient that reads: ‘During the 1960s I frequented The Marquee Club in Wardour Street, London where l saw David Bowie when he was playing with his group, The Lower Third. I asked for his autograph on more than one occasion and he was happy to sign his records for me. This is one of the singles that I received and have kept it ever since. I treasured it and so it is in good condition.'(Please note the owner has made a mistake regarding the name of Bowie’s backing band, it should read The Buzz not The Lower Third, in her letter of provenance.)The condition is very good plus.

An original flyer for an exhibition of Czechslovak Graphic Art which has been signed by The Beatles in ballpoint pen. The autographs were obtained in Sheffield on 2nd March 1963 when the group were in the city to perform at the City Hall on the bill of the Helen Shapiro UK tour. The reverse side of the flyer has been signed by Helen Shapiro, Danny Williams and Kenny Lynch all of whom were on the same bill. Provenance: accompanied by a letter of authenticity from the original recipient that reads: ‘My friend and I were on an outing from school to the Sheffield Graves Art Gallery, Surrey Street. It was an exhibition of Czechoslovakian graphic art and being twelve years old we were starting to get bored. We knew that the Beatles were in Sheffield to play a concert at the City Hall. We went round the back of the City Hall and then went round to the front of the Grand Hotel where we knew the group were staying. As we reached the hotel we saw the Beatles on the steps and approached them for the autographs’. The flyer measures 10.5cm x 18.25cm (4.1 inches x 7.2 inches). The condition is good.

The Goodies (BBC 1970-1982) - The Clown Virus - original production used camera script for the Series 5 episode featuring John Bluthal as guest star. Recording date 7th June 1974. Complete script, including pages showing cast / crew and shot details. Yellow paper, retaining the original pin to corner. Several small scenes appear to have been crossed out within the script. The Goodies was a BBC television series which ran from November 1970 to February 1980 on BBC 2, with 67 half-hour episodes and two forty-five-minute Christmas specials. The series was created by and starred Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, and originally co-written by all three, with Oddie providing the music for the show. Provenance; the original owner was a frequent studio audience member and saw many episodes be filmed. Each week, after filming had finished, she would ask a member of the crew for a souvenir and they would very often hand over their script.

Saw Doctors (Irish band) - collection of x4 original Saw Doctors band concert tour t-shirts and one Manic Street Preachers (Welsh band) tshirt. Shirts to include; 'Small Bit of Love' 1994 tour tshirt size XL. 'Get that wasp offf my sandwich' size L, December 2000 shirt in size XL, 'Made in Tuam Ireland' shirt size L. Manic Street Preachers 'Know Your Enemy' tshirt no label but approximately M/L.

The Goodies (BBC 1970-1982) - Goodies In The Nick - original production used camera script for the Series 4 episode featuring Jack Douglas as guest star. Recording date 1st June 1973. Complete script, including pages showing cast / crew and shot details. Yellow paper, retaining the original pin to corner. The Goodies was a BBC television series which ran from November 1970 to February 1980 on BBC 2, with 67 half-hour episodes and two forty-five-minute Christmas specials. The series was created by and starred Tim Brooke-Taylor, Graeme Garden and Bill Oddie, and originally co-written by all three, with Oddie providing the music for the show. Provenance; the original owner was a frequent studio audience member and saw many episodes be filmed. Each week, after filming had finished, she would ask a member of the crew for a souvenir and they would very often hand over their script.

CRIMEAN WAR. Provost-Marshal William Donald MacDonald, 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot Four autograph letters signed to his mother, father, and sister, Mary, June 1854 - February 1855, written from Balaklava and Scutari, totalling 13 sides, some letters with multiple date entries. Sold with full typed transcripts for each letter. The letters offer firsthand accounts of military movements, daily life, and the realities of war during the early period of the Crimean campaign. Some excerpts include:Scutari and Varna, June 1854Macdonald's letter to his sister Mary begins with gratitude for correspondence from home and transitions into detailed accounts of military operations. He describes the combined British, French, and Turkish forces assembling near Varna, expressing optimism for their campaign: "What various rumours we hear daily respecting the war and the probabilities of peace... the combined army will present so respectable an appearance that I can almost fancy your reading some day about 20th July, in the Times, by Elec. Telegraph, important victory etc etc.” Remarking on daily activities, "I have now plenty to do, out riding about from 8am to 6pm only coming home to get another horse & passed by having to prosecute some natives before the Pasha or soldiers before their Col(onel): I am going to prosecute 5 natives today for being concerned in firing into our Artillery camp, one of them will certainly come to great (bastinadoed)" (foot whipped). He captures the volatile local atmosphere: "Everyone here is armed with guns, pistols & knives. I never go out without some sort of weapon & the inhabitants think nothing of human life." He praises the Turkish troops: “I saw some of these latter drilling yesterday & they made a very respectable appearance.”Macdonald details his personal circumstances, including his establishment of horses and staff: “On the whole though unlucky I am contented with my establishment which consists of self & 3 horses, an Interpreter & 2 servants.” Reflecting on his surroundings, he describes Varna: "Varna is a tolerable place for a town in Turkey, but still it is as bad as the meanest village in England."Scutari, February 1855 Addressed to his mother, this letter captures the grim realities of wartime mortality and hospital conditions. Macdonald contrasts traditional funerals with the harrowing scenes at Scutari: “50-60 dead bodies [are] huddled in one large hole daily, one service read over the whole & that is all.” He highlights the staggering death toll: “In the month of January 1482 were buried here alone, not reckoning the Crimea, Varna... Malta & Corfu where we have respectively 1000, 400, 250 & 460 sick.”The logistical challenges of managing the sick and wounded dominate his narrative: “The officers really available for work here are 6 in number which gives them plenty to do.” Despite the bleak conditions, he conveys a glimmer of optimism as he notes improvements: “An officer just come in from the Crimea has told me matters are greatly improved within the last few days so it is really to be hoped they will continue improving.”Balaklava, Crimea, December 1854 This letter, addressed to his father, showcases the campaign's challenging logistics and labour-intensive efforts. Macdonald describes the vast scale of labour: “300 Highlanders & 200 Marines 400 French troops are daily employed carrying 10-inch shells from this to the heights – 2 men to each shell & 500 Turks carry gabions, fascines, planking for guns to rest on & to build houses.”He recounts the strain between the British and French forces: “The French are very much annoyed with us at our shortcomings in the line of the Commissariat.” He also notes the anticipation of significant military action: "We are all expecting something great to come off about the New Year so many heavy guns & large shot & shell having gone up of late.” Macdonald offers personal insights, such as his remarks on Russian deserters under his command: “Out of 14 only one could sign his name, but all are contented with their lot.” Lastly, he reflects on his career prospects, hoping for recognition: “I am looking forward to when this is ended being made a Bt Major shd [should] I have performed my work satisfactorily.” Footnote: Lieutenant-Colonel William Donald Macdonald (b.1827, Scotland - d.1862, India) Footnote:Wiliam Donald Macdonald, born 15th September 1827. Married Emma Lindsay, 30th Augst 1860. His brother, Major Henry Macdonald, Bengal Infantry, was murdered at Fort Michni, 1873. Tablet it St. John's Church, Peshawar - "Sacred to the memory of Lt Colonel William Donald Macdonald of Sandside, Deputy Lieutenant and Justice of the peace of the county of Caithness, Scotland, who died of cholera while commanding the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders at Camp Jalozai on the 29th October 1862 aged 35 years. Macdonald served in the Crimea as Provost-Marshal, promoted to Brevet-Major on 25th December 1856. Deputy Assistant Adjutant General to the forces in China from 23rd March to 19th November 1857. Subsequently with the 93rd in the Indian Mutiny. Macdonald had the Crimean Medal with clasps for Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann and Sebastopol, Turkish Medal, 5th Class of the Medjidie and the Indian Medal with clasp for the capture of Lucknow.

CRIMEAN WAR. Captain William Inglis, 5th Dragoon Guards, two autograph letters signed. Camp Kadikoi, 1st June and 6th June 1855, to his mother. 9 sides, including one cross written, 13cm x 20.5cm. Sold together with typed transcription and three scanned photographs of Inglis on horseback. The letters reveal both the monotony and the drama of a soldier’s experience. Inglis writes candidly about military movements, logistical challenges, and personal observations. Camp Kadikoi, 1st June 1855 Inglis reflects on the resumed bombardment of Sebastopol and the challenges of maintaining readiness amidst logistical constraints. He notes: "Thanks to the Electric Telegraph it is no easy thing now to give you by post any news from the Crimea as before this you will have heard that the bombardment recommenced today at 3pm." Prepared for action, he writes: "There is still talk of us taking the field and, as far as being well provided with horses and baggage animals, I am ready."Inglis also comments on the visit of Alexis Soyer, the French chef tasked with improving the army’s rations: "Mr Soyer dined here the other night... to improve the cooking of the army—and give us some hints upon cooking rations." He vividly describes the fly infestation plaguing camp life: "The fly pest becomes worse... I must have killed at the lowest 2 to 3000 [flies]... They do not allow one moment’s rest."Camp Kadikoi, 6th June 1855 Inglis shares optimistic news of Allied successes in the region, highlighting territorial gains: "An order tonight telling us that the numerous posts in and about the Eastern side of the Crimea & the Asiatic side, only Anapa remains in the hands of the Muscovs—enormous provisions & money, many ships and guns have been taken."He describes a recent Allied march of 30,000 troops to Baidar, where they anticipated encountering Russian forces: "They marched two miles beyond it and saw no traces of them—report says only 2 cossacks were seen." Inglis closes with observations on the difficulties of maintaining provisions in the summer heat: "As the heat gets greater, we experience greater difficulty in catering for our mess. Things killed in the morning of one day are quite unfit to eat the next." Footnote:William Inglis, Cornet, Feb 2nd 1849; Lieutenant, Feb 22nd 1850; Captain, March 3rd 1854; Brevet Major, Dec 12th 1854; left regiment, August 16th 1859; served in the Eastern Campaign 1854-55 including the battles of Balaklava, Inkermann and the siege and capture of Sebastopol (medal with claps, Brevet of Major 5th Class (Mejidie); afterwards a Lieut-Colonel and JP, North Riding of Yorkshire; Inspector of Reformatory and Industrial Schools of Great Britain, 1875-95. Born 1830; son of William Inglis of Dulwich.

The First World War pocket diary of Private James McDonald, No.307558, 14th and 1/8th Royal Warwickshire Regiment. France and Italy, December 1916 to 12th July 1918. A compact diary measuring 3 x 5 inches, with 76 filled pages of daily entries documenting Private McDonald’s service during WW1. The diary includes detailed accounts of his training, movements, experiences in the trenches, and encounters on the Western and Italian fronts. Sold together with a full typed transcription. Notable Entries:24th December 1916: "Left Chiseldon for France on the 24th Dec 1916 - Marched to Chiseldon Stn accomp(anied) by Brass & Flute bands. They played Gren(adier) Guards, Tipp(errary), The Girl I Left Behind Me and as the train went off they played 'The Swanee River' & Auld Lang Syne. Arrived in S(ou)th Hampton at 11.320am. Left ditto at 8.15pm with the transport ship H.M.S Victoria."1st February 1917: "Issued with 3 bombs. 50 rounds amm(unition). Ready to proceed up the line taking over the French position. Left at 4pm arrived at 8pm Peronne District. Support trenches. Western Front Gas Guard."4th February 1917: "Painful duty of burying the dead. Very bad night of shells, snipers, a hot time. Out from 1am coming back we lost our way, had to wait in a dugout until morning, unsafe to go out."18th March 1917: "Arrived at Halle 2am. Patrol duty the whole night. No sleep very tired. The Germans evacuate. Marched on to Maimont then Peronne (City). The last Germans must have left this city time ago. No sign of any Boches. Was one shot coming through the city. What a city of destruction, burning b(ui)ld(ing)s a sad sight. (On sentry). Bridges blown up. Was brought across the canal on ponte (RE). The wells poisoned with arsenic (lovely day)."16th August 1917: "Left between 4am-5am marched to Canal Bank had breakfast there. What a quantity of batteries we saw on our road up. Left Canal Bank 7.15am. Excitement commences. Passed through a heavy barrage of fire shells dropping quite close to us. Had to change our route shell drops right by our side. Got a shower bath it landing in a hole full of water. Met a lot of British & German soldiers coming down the line. Got into a trench where we were sniped at a great deal, two chaps gets wounded in this trench."22nd August 1917: "Left at 12.45am for the Canal Bank to be in reserve. We had to (put) on our gas helmets before leaving camp owing to gas shells (Mustard Gas). It did make our eyes water."1st November 1917 - 15th December 1917: A sequence of entries detailing McDonald's admission to hospital, confinement to bed, and recovery before returning to duty.6th January 1918: "Arrived at San Remo. Stopped there for a short time ... Italian ladies & gentlemen gave us cigs, matches & (?) there, arrived at Aquatic. All along the way the Italians gave us a grand reception."27th April 1918: "Out on a forward position from 5am to 8pm. One of our Company's made a stunt. 1 prisoner taken. What a night of rain. Slpt through the bombard(ment). Never heard it." Condition:Binding is secure but the covers are dog eared with a fold to the front top right and a damp stain to the lower left, alongside losses to spine - please see photos

CRIMEAN WAR. Captain Samuel Toosey Williams (Royal Scots Greys). Commander of the Second Squadron during the Charge of the Heavy Brigade at the Battle of Balaclava, October 1854. A series of four autograph letters signed: 9th August - 5th November 1854. Totalling 18 pages, 12cm x 19.5cm up to 13.5cm x 21cm, with one envelope.9th August 1854, Kulali (Bosphorus)Williams writes of his regiment's arrival and the disembarkation of horses near the Bosphorus. He reflects on the conditions and challenges of the journey, including the loss of only one horse during transit, though two of his are ill. He describes the adverse conditions in the barracks: “The barracks are literally heaving with fleas and lice, & you may remove them off your body by bunchfulls.” The letter also notes widespread cholera at Varna and expresses skepticism about Turkish cavalry: “Our fellows think if the Turks can lick the Russians we should have no trouble.”20th September 1854, KulaliThis brief letter mentions the regiment's imminent departure for Sebastopol. Williams is constrained by time:“We sail in an hour for Sebastopol and are now embarking …. I have only time to say bye.”7th October 1854, BalaklavaWritten from Balaklava, Williams details military engagements and preparations for the siege of Sebastopol. He recounts a victorious engagement against 15,000 Russian troops, noting the chaos and looting that followed: “We took no end of things, I never saw such …. in my life… General’s baggage carriages in which we found Champagne & wine, church plate, jewels & all kinds of things.” The letter reflects on the harrowing sights of the battlefield: “It was terrible to see the poor devils dead & dying in all directions.”Williams describes the siege preparations and concerns about the strength of the Russian defences, lamenting delays in the French deployment of artillery. He anticipates significant loss of life: “The loss of life will be something too terrible to dream of.” He also outlines the resource constraints affecting the British cavalry due to weather and illness, mentioning the loss of 250 horses during a storm and widespread cholera: “Some [regiments] not having more than 120-150 horses fit for duty.”5th November 1854, BalaklavaThis final letter reveals Williams' deteriorating health due to fever, forcing him to move from his tent to a room in Balaklava: “If I had not moved I should have died!” He mentions the kindness of Major Charles Nasmythe, who provided him with much-needed clothing and who will convey this letter in person upon his return to England. Williams laments his frail condition: “I am so weak I can scarcely write & wish myself with all my heart at home.” The letter concludes with grim news from Sebastopol, describing a Russian assault that devastated British regiments, with high-ranking officers killed or wounded: “The 30th & 41st Regts cut quite to pieces not a man left. Sir G. Cathcart killed & General Strangeways, & General Brown severely wounded.” Williams expresses profound uncertainty about the fate of the British forces: “I wonder what will become of us all. God alone in his mercy and protected us.”Footnote:Captain Williams was awarded a 'Heavy Brigade' Crimea Medal in recognition of his heroic actions at Balaklava, 1854.Born c. 1823. Entered the army as a Cornet in 1840, Lieutenant 1842, Captain 1847. Musters show he was effective from 1st October to the 23rd November, remarks state he died 23rd November [1854].Extract from Memoirs of the Brave, page 128: "WILLIAMS (Captain S. Toosey), Scotch Greys, died on the 23rd November, at Constantinople, where he had been conveyed from Balaklava. He was in the 32nd year of his age (half of which time he had passed in Her Majesty's service), and the eldest son of B.B. Williams Esq. of Buscot Park, Faringdon, Berks. The letter conveying this sad intelligence to Captain William's afflicted family states "The origin of his illness was low fever, the result of exposure, privation and excessive fatigue, prior and subsequently to the battle of Balaklava, at which he gallantly led the second squadron of the Scots Greys, on the memorable 25th of October."It is further noted that despite urgent entreaties by his medical advisers, Captain Williams insisted on going on duty rather than to the hospital. During the Charge, he was notably beset no less than four times by multiple enemy soldiers and nearly lost his life protecting two privates. Although he survived the battle without injury, the consequences of his fever and illness were such that he was soon afterward struck down so seriously that he had no hope of recovery.

CRIMEAN WAR - A series of nine lengthy autograph letters signed by Veterinary Surgeon Matthew J Harpley, Royal Artillery. Sebastopol, 18th October - 17th December 1854, to his family. Content documents multiple military actions, including an account of the infamous Charge of the Light Brigade during the Battle of Balaclava and the immediate aftermath. Sold with complete typed transcriptions. 40 pages total, of which many are cross-written. Several letters with multiple date entries.Excerpts include: 28th October, 1854 Harpley describes the unfolding of the infamous charge, noting the tragic loss suffered by the Light Brigade: “800 sabres charged, 190 only returned, the remainder being killed, wounded or taken Prisoner.” The miscommunication that led to this disastrous attack is detailed, with the writer recounting how “Lord Cardigan said, ‘Who am I to charge?’ The answer he received was, ‘There, Sir, is your Enemy, charge them.'" Despite questioning the command, “The taunt was enough,” leading to an assault that saw “Russian gunners being cut down at their guns” but resulted in devastating British losses.The vulnerability of the British position is underscored by the failure of the Turkish troops, described as “the miserable Troops of Silistria,” who “threw off their knapsacks and ran as hard as their legs would carry them … without scarcely firing a shot.” This abandonment exposed the British forces, enabling the Russians to capture nine cannons: “As they did not spike their guns, the Russians took the 9 and still have possession of them.”The letter also praises the steadfastness of the 93rd Highlanders, “the only Regiment on the plain,” who repelled the Russian advance and made them “retreat as fast as they came.” The writer observes the French forces’ decisive actions, recounting how they “made a splendid charge with their Cavalry up a Hill, charged a Russian Field Battery, spiked their guns, and retired without suffering any serious loss.”The chaotic nature of the battle is conveyed, including the writer’s near encounter with danger: “I thought I heard the heavy firing was going on … but soon discovered I was unexpectedly near to them, for the shot and shell fell very near to me.” He reflects grimly on the unreliability of the Turkish troops, noting Sir Colin Campbell’s biting remark: “3000 more Turks had landed. What was to be done with them? His order was, ‘Send them to the devil, the sooner they are there, the better.’” And much more in other letters. Inspection recommended for full contents.

Six vintage plywood jig-saw puzzles including a GWR puzzle, four Victory puzzles, and a Delta puzzle.

HIRSH WORK SAW BENCH, METAL ROPE & BLOCK AND TACKLE

Novohispanic School. Mexico. Late 17th century."Martyrs of Tazacorte" or "Martyrs of Brazil"Oil on canvas.55 x 92 cm.A horizontal canvas depicting the portrait of Blessed Ignatius of Azevedo (1526-1570) and his 39 companions: thirty-two Portuguese people and eight Spaniards, aged between 15 and 30, who were heading to the Jesuit mission in Brazil in the year 1570. They departed from Lisbon on June 5, 1570, aboard three ships. From the island of Madeira, one of the ships had to divert to the Canary Islands to deliver its cargo. On board was Father Azevedo with his Jesuit companions, who, sensing the approach of Calvinist corsairs, called for volunteers. Upon reaching the island of La Palma in the Canary Islands, they stopped in the town of Tazacorte, where Father Azevedo celebrated the Holy Eucharist for the last time in the hermitage of Our Lady of Sorrows.According to tradition, during the celebration, as Father Ignatius drank the blood of Christ, he received a divine revelation of his glorious martyrdom. So moved was he that he bit the edge of the chalice, leaving a mark of his teeth on it (this chalice can still be found today in the parish of St. Michael the Archangel in Tazacorte). A few days later, as they continued their journey toward the port of Santa Cruz de la Palma, off the point of Fuencaliente, the ship Santiago was attacked by Huguenot Calvinist pirates led by the pirate Jacques de Sourie. Seeing them approach, Father Ignatius of Azevedo, holding an image of the Virgin Mary in his hands, encouraged his young group of missionaries to offer their lives for Christ.On July 15, 1570, after the ship was captured, the forty Jesuits were martyred—beheaded with axes, pierced with spears, stabbed, and some had their arms cut off and were thrown alive into the sea to drown.On that same day, Saint Teresa of Ávila had a vision in which she saw the 40 Martyrs ascending to heaven and being crowned; among them was her nephew, Francisco Pérez Godoy. Similarly, according to accounts, Jerónimo Azevedo, Ignatius's brother, who was a missionary in India, had the same vision but with more details, and so did the Jesuit Juan de Madureyra, a spiritual disciple of Ignatius of Azevedo. Today, underwater along the coast of Fuencaliente in La Palma, there is a submerged monument dedicated to them known as the Malpica Crosses.This canvas is likely a fragment of a larger painting created specifically for a professed house or novitiate of the Society of Jesus, intended for the internal devotion and veneration of the order. Note how the hands are depicted as severed, almost hinted at or slightly hidden. The right hand of Azevedo rests on an image of Our Lady given personally to him by Pope Pius V to take to Brazil (in all iconographies, this image of the Virgin Mary is central). In the background, the sail and mainmast of the ship Santiago can be seen, where he would have placed the image, inviting all to pray. In ecstasy, with their eyes turned toward heaven, they surrender their lives out of love for Christ and His Church.

An 18th Century wax seal inscribed "S Igill: Chiru .... Gor: Beroliens Resident: Reg: Boruss:", decorated with a figure of a skeleton with drill and saw, dated 1727 (very damaged), housed in a boxwood seal case, together with Corinium Museum Cirencester information letter dated 4th January 1982, translating the piece "The figured image of the Surgeon Beroliens still resident of the Kingdom of Borussia", together with a tapered glass hunting flask with plated mounts, pair of brass horse hames and an Inox catering knife set in suitcase

Saucy playing cards: including three variant sets of 'What the Butler Saw' cards; Can-Can pack; Stag series glamour playing cards, pack no. 2; Peter Lumley 'Sebastian Sed' playing cards, circa 1965; and Queens of Art, 2 packs. (8)Provenance: The Christopher Rayner Collection

A Power Shark 20v saw/jigsaw

Vinyl - The Beatles Please Please Me promo sample LP on Parlophone Records PMC 1202. Original UK first press with black and gold labels, front laminated flipback Ernest J Day sleeve with Angus Mcbean credit far right at bottom, with large 'mono' top right, Dick James credits for I Saw Her Standing There, Misery, Ask Me Why, Please Please Me, Do You Want To Know A Secret and There's A Place - 1N / 1N Matrices and 1 GA / 1 GA mother matrices, ZT tax code, and a promo sample sticker to side 1 and original Emitex inner sleeve. Sleeve VG+ (minor corner bend), Vinyl EX- (light sleeve scuffs only + promo sample sticker to side 1) 

A Scheppach Basa 1 tabletop band saw.

A Delta 16" variable scroll saw along with a Ryobi twin belt sander, EBG2515.

A DECA DYNAMIC SCROLL SAW and a bench grinder (both PAT fail due to uninsulated plugs but both working) (2)

Collection of Bakelite to include Smith electric table clock, Bush radio, G.U.L fruit bowl, serving tray, Thermos coffee jug, furniture caster cups, solitaire game, shoe stretcher, 24 draughtsmen, dolls furniture, screwdriver set, Gilette razor and case, marmite lid, Ormond E1022 hairdryer in box, Portmac saw, cigarette holder, Onoto the Ink, pocket compass, hinged box, oval dish, executive microphone Type 964, Harmony rug making tool together with glass cocktail shaker, sweet jar, Jubilee cream maker and tower bottle

Rexon BS2301A Band Saw

Craftsman Table Saw on stand

Power Chop Saw

Rexon Scroll Saw

A collection of various tools, to include a two man crosscut saw

A collection of porcelain and bone china figures and miniature plates - comprising four German porcelain figural groups, three depicting courting couples in 18th century dress, the fourth two children on a see-saw, the largest 15.3cm high; together with two Adderley Floral Bone China blue tit figural groups, the larger 13.3cm high; and a small collection of miniature cabinet plates inc. Wedgwood, Zsolnay, Lladro, Noritake, Coalport, Royal Copenhagen etc.

WW1 British Army trench saw in a leather case c1915 the condition is good with two small metal tools missing and the stitching has split on the leather case at the bottom

Early 20th century advertising comb 'USE ATKINS SAWS' in aluminium. Likely to be E.C. Atkins & Co, American saw and tool manufacturer based in Indianapolis. Founded in 1855 in Cleveland, Ohio. Length 10cm.

An assortment of carpenters tools, to include, a Stanley drill, a bow saw, and a quantity of planes, housed in two boxes. (2)

A selection of carpenters tools to include a Stanley No 4 wood plane, Stanley-Bailey No 5 wood plane, Record No 50 rebate plane, tow wooden mallets, tenon saw, four further wood saws, squares, also three leather tool belts.

An Elektra table saw, 240V.

A red metal case containing a selection of carbide tipped router bits, a wooden box containing six Blue Tornado router bits, another wooden box containing five Screwfix auger drill bits, also a further wooden box containing ring saw bits, (4)

An assortment of tools, to include, a cut-all saw, tape measures, and a workshop electric multi-tool, housed in four boxes. (4 boxes)

A Norton-Clipper CS1 P10 road saw

A collection of tools to include a Black and Decker KS 350 350w 240v jigsaw, Makita HP1620 240v hammer drill, Minitool 12v grinding/cutting kit, Nobex mitre saw, iroda soldering iron, 50 piece carbide bit set, Unison pantograph, brass and copper engraving plates, 'G' clamps, desk clamps, mitre clamps, plastci spring clamps, a pair of stilsons, cast irons and building trowles

A collection of tools, to include, a McKeller 185mm circular saw, a McKeller jigsaw, a Powerfix file set, an Amtech electrician's set, and a Halfords socket set. (1 Box, 1 Loose Item)

A metal military mortar box dated 1953 66cm (L) x 24cm (H) x 24cm (D), a DeWalt plastic tool box 54cm (W) x 36cm (D) x 41cm (H), a wooden saw horse 84cm in length, and an aluminium brick carrier.Please Note; the extending/folding sack barrow has been withdrawn from this lot.Estimate reduced.

McCulloch Petrol Chainsaw Mac 838, Black and Decker Scorpion Saw. Untested Sld Only For Parts.

Atlas Copo PHE 30 RX" Drill, together with a mallet, saw, etc. (2)

Hand Drills, chisels, saw, other tools etc (2).

A dressing table jar with two angels on a sea saw, Chester 1905

STIHL HS60AV petrol hedge trimmer saw, 60cm long approximately, with sheath (untested)

A vintage air pistol, knives, and other sundry items. To include: a Diana MKIV air pistol, a small sheath knife with leather sheath, a cased ‘Wolf Knife’, a Chevrolet Bel Air penknife, a large Bowie style saw back knife, a set of miniature Shakespeare book in a purpose made miniature bookcase, an Indian bell, and a quantity of lady’s long white kid leather and cotton gloves.

Japanese, b. 1984The Day I Saw Snow for the First Time, 2008Signed 2008 Rei Sato on the reversePhoto print and water-based paint on canvas31 1/2 x 21 inches (80 x 53.3cm)UnframedProvenance:Lehmann Maupin Gallery, New YorkOverall in good condition with no apparent issues.Overall in good condition with no apparent issues.Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report

Victorian Pioneers Sidearm, broad straight single edge blade 57.3cms devoid of markings, cut with saw back edge, regulation brass hilt, in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Good condition, a little age wear overall.

A Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio to a Recipient in the 1/5th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment who also saw service in the Second World War, 1914-15 Star Medal, British War and Victory Medals, “2653 PTE. E. WATTS GLOUC: R.”, Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. Group mounted as worn in reverse order. Ernest Watts served in France with 1/5th Battalion arriving on 29th March 1915. He was disembodied on 29th March 1919. He also served with service number 240685.

Remington Smoot New Model No 3 .38 five shot single action rimfire revolver with saw handle, vacant cartouche to the monogrammed and chequered composite grips, sheath trigger and 3.75 inch octagonal barrel named to the top rib 'E. Remington & Sons Ilion N.Y PAT W.S. Smoot Oct 21 1873', overall length 22cm. 

Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. (2), G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (K.63025 D. C. Hockley. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Glorious.) minor official correction to ship; G.VI.R., 2nd issue (Ch.X.1118 J. Unwin. Cr. Sgt. R.M.) contact marks and edge bruising to first, this very fine; the second nearly extremely fine (2) £80-£100 --- Dennis Charles Hockley was born in Battersea, London, on 8 August 1900 at Battersea, London and joined the Royal Navy prior to his 18th birthday. Advanced Leading Stoker in September 1924 and Stoker Petty Officer in November 1927, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal whilst serving in the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Glorious. He saw further service during the Second World War as a Chief Stoker aboard the monitor H.M.S. Drake (ex-Marshal Ney), and died whilst on war service on 4 November 1940, aged 40 years. He is buried in Plymouth (Weston Hill) Cemetery. Sold with copied research. J. Unwin was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 5 March 1951.

Three: Company Sergeant Major E. J. Bennett, Somerset Light Infantry British War and Victory Medals; (30478 Cpl. 30478 E. J. Bennett. Som. L.I.) Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, Regular Army (5662334 W.O. Cl. II. E. J. Bennett. Som. L.I.) contact marks, slightly polished, nearly very fine (3) £60-£80 --- Edward John Bennett, from Porchester, Hampshire, attested into the Somerset Light Infantry on 19 January 1916 for service during the Great War and served with the 1st Battalion on the Western Front from 26 May 1918. Appointed Corporal, he saw further service in North Russia with the 7th Battalion from 28 May 1919 to 27 September 1919. He continued to serve post war and was later advanced Company Sergeant Major and was awarded his L.S.G.C. in October 1934. Sold with copied Medal Index Card, medal roll extracts and copied named photographs taken from the regimental gazette.

Four: Gunner’s Mate J. Smith, Royal Navy Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (J. Smith A.B. H.M.S. Himalaya 73-74); South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (”Himalaya” J. Smith. P.O. 1st. Cl. H.M.S.); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Tamaai (J. Smith. Gunrs. Mate); Khedive’s Star, dated 1884, unnamed as issued, mounted as worn from a quadruple to silver riband brooch bar, significant pitting and contact marks that has partially obscured naming, therefore fair to fine (4) (4) £700-£900 --- John Smith was born at Sowton, Devon, on 1 March 1852 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in 1866. Advanced Able Seaman, he served in H.M.S. Himalaya from 14 November 1873 to 13 May 1874, seeing active service in this ship during the Ashantee campaign, and again in H.M.S. Himalaya from 25 September 1875 to 3 December 1878. Promoted Leading Seaman on 1 December 1876, Petty Officer Second Class on 1 June 1877, and Petty Officer First Class on 18 December 1877, he saw further active service in this ship during the South African campaign, when Himalaya landed the 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment of Foot at Port Elizabeth in February and March 1878. Serving in H.M.S. Dryad from 18 December 1879 to 1 February 1884, Smith was seconded for service with the Naval Brigade during the Sudanese campaign of 1884, and was present as a Gunner's Mate at the action at Tamaai on 13 March; the Naval Brigade at Tamaai comprised 478 Officers, men, and marines seconded from 12 H.M. Ships. He was shore pensioned on 17 July 1895. Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extracts, where he appears on the supplementary list for H.M.S. Humber (from H.M.S. Dryad).

Ten: Major F. H. Mattock, Royal Army Medical Corps 1914-15 Star (1643. Sjt. F. H. Mattock. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (1643 A.W.O. Cl.1. F. H. Mattock. R.A.M.C.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 1st Army; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, the Second War awards all privately impressed 'Major F. H. Mattock T.D.'; Army L.S & G.C. Medal, G.V.R. (7745711 S Sjt. F. H. Mattock. R.A.S.C. [sic]); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (1643 Sjt. -A.S. Mjr:- F. R. Mattock. R.A.M.C.); Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial, the reverse dated '1947', with integral top riband bar, mounted court-style by Spink, London, as worn, cleaned and lacquered, with the Stars silvered, nearly very fine (10) £500-£700 --- M.S.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918: ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in East Africa during the present War.’ Frederick Henry Mattock was born at Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, on 3 July 1890. He attested for service in the Royal Army Medical Corps on 1 July 1908, and was advanced Corporal whilst overseas in Egypt in the prelude to the Great War. Recalled home, he returned to Egypt on 3 April 1915 and was mentioned in despatches on 5 November 1915. Transferred to East Africa in April 1916, he saw action against the Germans and was promoted Acting Sergeant Major on 17 April 1917. Mattock was mentioned again on 7 March 1918, and his hard work addressing the needs of sick and wounded soldiers was recognised with the award of the Meritorious Service Medal a few months later. A civil servant during the 1920s, Mattock rejoined the Royal Army Medical Corps on 15 May 1931, in the rank of Sergeant. Discharged to a Commission, he accepted appointment as Lieutenant and Quartermaster in the Territorial Army, before being called up for service on 25 August 1939, and transferred to the Regular Army. According to a letter from Regimental Headquarters, R.A.M.C., dated 6 December 1977, Mattock served with the British Expeditionary Force in France from 14 September 1939 to 1 June 1940. He was thus present as the army evacuated from northern France, all the time being harassed by the apparatus of Blitzkrieg. Advanced Captain and Quartermaster on 1 January 1941, Mattock served over a year in North Africa, followed by a spell in North West Europe from 1 January 1945 until 17 April 1945. Granted the Efficiency Decoration on 10 October 1947, Mattock retired with the rank of honorary Major on 31 August 1948. He died at Okeford, Dorset, in 1966. Sold with some original documentation regarding the Dunkirk Veterans Association; and copied research. Note: The unit on the recipient’s Long Service and Good Conduct Medal is incorrectly impressed R.A.S.C., not R.A.M.C. No trace of service with the Royal Army Service Corps has been found, and so this is most likely a naming error by the Mint.

Pair: Sergeant L. G. Vredenburg, 18 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, a D.H.4. observer who shared in a victory with his pilot, 21 May 1918, before being shot down over France by the German 31 victory ‘Ace’ Leutnant Paul Billik, 22 July 1918. Vredenburg saw out the remainder of the war interned as a prisoner in Germany, only to re-engage in the Home Guard for service during the Second World War. He died as a result of wounds inflicted whilst on duty during the London Blitz, 17 April 1941 British War and Victory Medals (87896. Sgt. L. G. Predenburg. [sic] R.A.F.) mounted on card for display, polished, nearly very fine (2) £300-£400 --- Leslie Gordon Vredenburg was born in London, Middlesex, and was the second son of Captain E. W. Vredenburg (his elder brother serving as a Rifleman with the 12th Battalion, London Regiment and being killed in action, 8 May 1915). He initially enlisted in the Army in June 1916, aged 18, and transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in June 1917. Vredenburg was employed as an electrician, before undertaking air gunner/observer duties. He served in France, from 21 June 1917, and flew operationally in D.H.4’s with 18 Squadron. Vredenburg was crewed with Second Lieutenant G. Darvill as his pilot on 21 May 1918, when they were ‘attacked returning from Bombing raid on Douai at 10.45am One E.A. flew in front of the DH4 and 2nd Lt. Darvill dived on him and fired 200 rounds. E.A. went down completely out of control and was seen to crash by another pilot in formation.’ (Squadron Record Book refers). Vredenburg continued to fly throughout May - June 1918, and was formally graded as Sergeant Mechanic Observer. He and his pilot (Second Lieutenant H. C. Tussaud) were shot down during a bombing raid north east of La Bassee by Leutnant Paul Billik (a German ‘Ace’, who finished the war with 31 victories), 22 July 1918. Tussaud and Vredenburg were both taken prisoner of war, and the latter was repatriated from Germany in December 1918. Vredenburg transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve in June 1919, and served with the Home Guard in London during the Second World War. He resided at 49 Leith Mansions, Maida Vale, and died at the Hospital for Women, Soho, 17 April 1941. Vredenburg is commemorated by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (Civilian War Dead) and in the Civilian War Dead Roll of Honour books located in St. George’s Chapel, Westminster Abbey. He is listed as ‘Home Guard’, and was presumably on duty when he was severely injured, 16 April 1941. On the latter date a massive German air raid was carried out on London as part of the ‘Blitz’. The 685 aircraft that took part caused over 1,000 casualties across the capital. Vredenburg died as a result of his injuries the following day. Sold with copied research.

East and West Africa 1887-1900, 3 clasps, 1891-2, 1896-98, 1898 [sic] (3399. Pte. D. Francis. 2/W.I. Rgt.) cleaned, edge bruising, very fine £300-£400 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2018. The 1896-98 clasp was authorised in 1900 for several minor expeditions in the northern part of the Gold Coast, and was only issued to approximately 200 men of the 2nd West India Regiment. It was not possible to be awarded both the 1896-98 and 1898 clasps, and the 1898 clasp has presumably been added in error. Daniel Francis was born in Chapleton, Jamaica, and attested there for General Service in the West India Regiments on 9 October 1886, his complexion being described as ‘black’. He served with the 2nd Battalion in West Africa from 2 November 1888 to 20 February 1892, and took part in the expeditions in Gambia against Chief Fodder Cabbah, 29 December 1891 to 5 February 1892. He saw further service in West Africa from 8 February 1895 to 9 October 1898, and served as part of a small force of two companies of the 2nd West India Regiment (approximately 200 men) that took part in several minor expeditions in the northern territories of the Gold Coast countering the growing French and German influences in the region, 27 November 1896 to 14 June 1898. He saw further service in West Africa from 20 January 1903 to 27 January 1906, and was discharged on 15 September 1906, after 19 years and 342 days’ service. Sold with copied service papers and medal roll extracts. Note: The medal rolls record two entries for Francis for the 1896-98 clasp, one for medal and clasp, and the other for clasp only. Another medal to this man does exist, and was sold in these rooms in April 2020; given the way the Regiment has been abbreviated on both medals the medal in this lot (2/W.I. Rgt.) will have been Francis’ original medal, and the medal sold in April 2020 (2nd W. India Regt.) was presumably the later medal that was issued in error.

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (William Martin Midshipman.) edge nicks, good very fine £8,000-£12,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- William Martin was born at Glanmire, County Cork, on 3 December 1783 and entered the Royal Navy on 15 October 1799, under the auspices of General Myers, as First Class Volunteer in H.M.S. Dryad, 36 guns, under Captain Charles John Moore Mansfield, with whom he served until transferred, in H.M.S. Hercule, 74 guns, under Captain Solomon Ferris, lying at Portsmouth. He assisted during that period, at the capture of privateer Le Premier Consul, 14 guns and 150 men, and of a Swedish frigate mounting 34 guns. Rejoining Captain Mansfield, in 1803, in H.M.S. Minotaur, 74 guns, he witnessed the surrender, on 28 May 1803, of the French frigate La Franchise, 36 guns, and was present as Midshipman in the same ship during the major fleet action off Cape Trafalgar between the British fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral Lord Nelson and the Franco-Spanish fleet under the command of Vice-Admiral P. C. de Villeneuve on 21 October 1805. Minotaur’s Captain, Charles Mansfield, famously pledged to his crew that he would stick to any ship engaged 'till either she strikes or sinks - or I sink.' At the climax of the battle, he deliberately placed Minotaur between the damaged Victory and an attacking French ship; he was later awarded a Patriotic Sword and Gold Medal for this gallant act. Martin was promoted Lieutenant in H.M.S. Saturn, 74 guns, under Captain Lord Amelius Beauclerk, in August 1806, and was employed in this ship for nearly 18 months in the Mediterranean. From there he proceeded to H.M.S. Lion, 64 guns, under Captain Henry Heathcote, on 18 January 1808, and when in command of the launch of that ship he succeeded, in the vicinity of Manilla, in defeating five large piratical boats, carrying between them 20 small guns and about 200 men, after a desperate action of two hours, in which greater part of his crew, only 20 in number, were wounded. He saw further service from 20 March 1810 in H.M.S. Magnet, stationed, for the protection of the trade, off Heligoland and the German rivers; from 13 December 1810 in H.M.S. Aboukir, employed in the blockade of Flushing; from 11 February 1812 in H.M.S. Calliope, lying at Chatham; from 16 April 1812 to H.M.S. Ardent, armée-en-flûte, in which ship, after conveying troops to Bermuda, he was nearly lost in an awful gale in the Bay of Biscay, during which his presence of mind and courage were most conspicuous, leading him aloft when no other could be found to attempt it; from 3 March 1813 in H.M.S. Albion, fitting for service on the coast of North America; from 29 January 1814, as First Lieutenant of H.M.S. Sceptre, in which ship he returned home in time to participate in the grand naval review held at Spithead; from 29 July 1818, in H.M.S. Creole, in which ship he proceeded to the River Plate, where his nautical skill in a great measure saved the ship from wreck; and from 8 January 1819 in H.M.S. Amphion, a leaky old vessel, whose hand-pumps were obliged to be kept going during the whole of her passage home. On 18 November 1819, six months after the Amphion had been paid off, Martin was given the command of the gun-brig H.M.S. Clinker. While in that vessel on the Newfoundland station he was in discharge, from October 1820 to April 1821, of the important duties of Surrogate at Harbour Grace, where his impartial administration of justice in more than 300 cases that came before him for adjudication, gave so much satisfaction, that on his departure he was presented with a most flattering address signed by all the principal inhabitants. In the following summer he was ordered by Sir Chas. Hamilton, Governor of Newfoundland, to explore the Grand Esquimaux Inlet, and then to proceed to the northward in order to find out and communicate with the different stations of the Morovian missionaries on the coast of Labrador. These instructions he carried into effect in a complete and most successful manner. His conduct on arriving among the missionaries, after encountering many dangers and hardships, was such as to endear him greatly to them, and to elicit the earnest thanks of the Church of the United Brethren in England. His advent took place during their jubilee-year; and the occasion was the first of their having been visited by a man-of-war. Promoted Commander on 19 July 1821, he returned home in May 1822, and transferred to the Half-Pay List. Promoted Captain on the Retired List, he died in 1866. Sold with two small portrait miniatures of the recipient, both housed in oval glazed frames; and a photograph of the recipient taken in alter life, showing him wearing his Naval General Service Medal, this mounted in a a heavy gilt glazed display frame.

Three: Company Sergeant Major T. Harding, Somerset Light Infantry British War and Victory Medals (4584 W.O. Cl. 2. T. Harding. Som. L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (4854 [sic] Sjt: T. Harding. Som: L.I.) slightly polished, nearly very fine (3) £70-£90 --- Thomas Harding, a Labourer from Swindon, Wiltshire, was born around 1877. He attested into the Somerset Light Infantry on 24 January 1896 and served at Home and in India. During the Great War he first served on the Western Front from 16 December 1916 for a year and later reported himself as being slightly wounded as a result of Mustard Gas. Returning to the Western Front on 27 March 1918 for a further three months, he saw further service with the Labour Corps and the Worcestershire Regiment and was discharged on 23 January 1919. Sold with copied service papers and copied research.

Pair: Private W. Corfield, Somerset Light Infantry Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (572 Pte. W. Corfield, Somerset: Lt. Infy.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (572 Pte. W. Corfield. Somerset: L.I.) contact marks, edge bruise to first, slightly polished, nearly very fine (2) £120-£160 --- William Corfield, a Mason’s Labourer from St. Phillp’s, Bristol, was born around 1867. He attested into the 4th (Militia) Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, on 15 April 1884 and saw service in South Africa during the Boer War. He was discharged on 14 April 1902 with a £5 war gratuity. Sold with copied service papers and copied medal roll extract.