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The rare and superb 'Operation Grapeshot' M.B.E., 'Monte Rogno' Virtuti Militi, 'Monte Cassino' Cross of Valor group of nine awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel T. Lipowski, 9th Heavy Artillery Regiment, Polish Army, whose remarkable life story includes a tragic episode during the Fall of Poland which saw him narrowly escape the fate of two of his comrades, who were arrested and murdered during the Katyn MassacreReturning to active service his extreme bravery attached to the 5th (Kresowa) Division in Italy saw him honoured on several occasions and even wounded during the Battle of Monte Cassino, being hit by shrapnel that had already passed through the lung of a brother Officer who stood besidePoland, Republic, Order of Virtuti Militari, breast Badge, 5th Class, silver and enamel, of wartime manufacture by Spink; Cross of Valor, with Second Award Bar; Cross of Merit, with swords, 2nd Type, silver-gilt; Army Medal; Monte Cassino Cross 1944, the reverse officially numbered '33078'; United Kingdom, The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Italy, Kingdom, Croce al Valore Militare, sold together with an archive including a named cigarette case, portrait and photograph album and the named document of issue for the award of the M.B.E., overall good very fine (9)Virtuti Militari awarded 30 June 1944, the original citation (translated) states:'During the operations 'Adriatyk', he distinguished himself by working in difficult conditions under strong and accurate enemy fire, especially at the Observation Point on Monte Regano. He cooperated perfectly with the infantry, conducting accurate and effective fire, not breaking off observation despite the fire. With his behaviour, he set an exemplary example for officers and privates at the Observation Points, as always. He fully deserves the decoration.'Cross of Valor awarded 6 August 1944, the original citation (translated) states:'At Cassino he organized an Observation Point and stayed there. On May 10-12, 1944, despite heavy enemy mortar and artillery fire, he remained at the Observation Point and continued his work. On May 12, 1944, despite heavy fire, he left the Observation Point to get better information and moved forward. He was wounded, but he did not want to stop his work.'Second Award Bar awarded 1945.M.B.E. London Gazette June 1945, the original recommendation states:'During the period 9th -21st April 1945, this officer worked with the maximum devotion as B.M., F.A. 5th Kresowa Division Artillery, which was in support of the Infantry in their operations against lines of Rivers Senio, Santerno, Sillaro, Gaina and Idice. Major Lipowski made a particularly great effort and showed special dexterity on 19th April and night 19th/20th, when Headquarters 5th Kresowa Division was faced with the task of co-ordinating the fire plans not only of the Divisions Artillery but also Artillery under command of the neighbouring RAK Force (Reinforced 2 Polish Armoured Brigade with 2 British Royal Horse Artillery and 3 Polish Field Regiment in SP). Rud Force (3rd and 4th Polish Infantry Brigades supported by 5th Polish Field Regiment and 7PHA) and AGPA.Major Lipowski's skillful [SIC] Staff work at HQ 5th Kresowa Division Artillery on 19th April and night 19th/20th resulted in the rapid working out and co-ordination of the Artillery fire plans which effectively helped the Infantry and assisted the Armour in breaking down enemy opposition, crossing the Gaina River and approaching River Quaderno.The Staff work at HQ 5th Kresowa Division Artillery had to be completed in a limited time in order to prepare the above Artillery plans and called for great effort and extreme accuracy. Major Lipowski not only directed the Staff work most efficiently but shone as an example of adroitness and devotion to duty.'Note the number of the recipient's Monte Cassino Cross is confirmed upon the roll.Tadeusz Lipowski was born on 29 March 1904, the son of two flour mill owners. His parents were forced to produce food for the German Army during the Great War, whilst the young Lipowski attended the local grammar school. Joining the Infantry Cadet School in 1926 he transferred to the Artillery Cadet School the next year and was commissioned Lieutenant in 1929.September 1939 and escaping to fight againPosted to Bendzen, Lipowski was set to work training new recruits, he was still there when the German Army invaded Poland in September 1939. His Regiment was left in an exposed position and forced to withdraw to avoid being encircled.Lipowski was interviewed post-war and the interviewer wrote a summary of his experiences, this narrative takes up the story:'The regiment was soon split up and within three days it had been officially annihilated although splinter groups had joined other regiments to continue fighting. Tade was able to join the Le Wolf East Polish soldiers on the 21st September and together they had fought their way out of danger or so they thought. Similar situations repeated themselves throughout Poland where the soldiers fought bravely on their own without the support of their planes which had been destroyed during the first day and without the aid of advanced weaponry…'Not long later the Russians invaded as well, tightening the noose around the Polish Army, communications at the time meant that many soldiers were not even aware of the Russian attack. One of these was Lipowski who awoke in a wood one morning to the sight of a Russian soldier on patrol. Unsure of whether this man was a friend or foe he remained hidden as the unsuspecting Russian passed beneath his sights, it was not until later that he discovered how close he had come to disaster.As the Polish defences were overrun, the Regiments began to splinter in small groups either seeking to withdraw to France and carry on the fight or set up resistance organisations. Lipowski, accompanied by two brother Officers, returned to the town in which he had been at school. His sister was living in the town and while they planned their next step she concealed them in her home.His brother came up with a plan to move them to a safer location by dressing the three men in his suits and putting them in the back of a wagon driven by a friendly farmer. Lipowski was forced to borrow a suit by his brother however the two Officers with him refused as the suits were expensive and they didn't want to take them. Instead, they removed their rank pips and took on the appearance of other ranks.During the journey the travellers were stopped by a Russian soldier, the farmer attempted to explain away the soldiers in his cart however this was for naught:'The Colonel could remain silent no longer and admitted to the Russian that they were in fact Officers so that the farmer would not get into trouble. Tadek said nothing but looked straight ahead. These Officers were only two of the many who were shot at Katyn by the Soviet secret police and left to rot in the mass grave, later discovered and dug up by the Germans two years later. Tadek had once again narrowly escaped death by what he called "good luck".' (Ibid)Reaching an underground resistance organisation, Lipowski was concealed by them and on 25 December 1939 dressed as a civilian he set out for southern Poland and the border. At one point he was stopped by a German soldier and asked when he was going, for one heart stopping moment it seemed that he was caught. This was not the case however, and it turned out the German was drunk and looking for someone to share a beer with - Lipowski agreed to a drink and later the soldier even waved him off on the tr…

The Boer War C.M.G. group awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. A. Swan, who commanded the 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment during the South African War and was one of Lincolnshire's most popular landlords of the timeThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (Lt: Col: C. A. Swan, C.M.G, Linc: Rgt:); Coronation 1902, silver, in Elkington & Co. Ltd. embossed case of issue, enamel damage to the C.M.G. with some less than sympathetic restoration, minor edge bruising, otherwise good very fine (3)Provenance:Noonans, July 2019.C.M.G. London Gazette 26 June 1902.Charles Arthur Swan was born on 3 October 1854 at Spilsby, Lincolnshire, the son of the Rev. Charles Trollope Swan, J.P. and resided at Sausthorpe Hall in Lincolnshire. Educated at Eton College and later at Magdalen College, Oxford, he married Ethel Conway Gordon in 1885 and together the couple had 3 children: 2 daughters and a son, Major Charles Francis Trollope Swan M.C.. He was a Justice of the Peace in Lincolnshire for 55 years and served as High Sheriff in 1895.As Lieutenant-Colonel he commanded the 3rd Battalion (The Royal North Lincolnshire Militia) 1900-09 and was Honorary Colonel of that Battalion from 17 February 1909. He served in the South African War, where he commanded the 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment from 11 April 1902 to 31 May 1902 and was awarded the C.M.G. for his services.Swan generously paid for and donated Sausthorpe Village Hall to the village as well as making several philanthropic donations upon his death. Swan died at Spilsby on 9 January 1941.His obituary which appears in the Lincolnshire Echo of 11 January 1941 recalls:'Colonel Charles Arthur Swan who has died at his home Sausthorpe Old Hall, Spilsby, at the age of 86 was one of the county's most popular great landlords and until a few years ago took a very active part in public life in East Lincolnshire. He had been a Justice of the peace for 55 years and Chairman of the Spilsby Bench from 1919 to 1936. After leaving Oxford he commenced to study for the bar, but in 1882 he joined the Royal North Lincolnshire militia. This later became the 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment which he commanded for a time and of which he later became honorary Colonel. The Battalion saw active service in the Boer War and in recognition of its share in the activities its Colonel received the C.M.G.In the last war, Colonel Swan was too old for active service, but he did valuable work for recruiting and for the Soldiers and Sailors Families Association.'…

Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Cook, 20th Foot.), traces of lacquer, very fine, mounted as wornProvenance:Glendining's, September 1987.William Cook was born at Totham, Essex circa 1785 and was a labourer also serving in the West Essex Militia upon his enlisting in the 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot (Lancashire Fusiliers) at Haslar under a bounty of £5-5-3; a vast sum in that period. At that time he was described as having dark eyes, dark hair and a 'brown' complexion, perhaps being of West Indian heritage whose parents had made it to England.Cook was wounded by gunshot at Orthes. A fine account is offered by Colonel John Hogge, K.H., who commanded the Light Company:'I embrace the first moment I had to spare since the battle of the 27th to let you know I have again escaped one of the most murderous battles that ever I believe the old 20th witnessed. I had three most wonderful escapes, three balls struck me, one entering the glass you bought me in London, when in the act of looking at the troops opposed to us, the ball still remains in but has entirely destroyed the glass. Another entered my jacket near the right breast, was turned by striking a button, passed along my waistcoat, came out and badly wounded a man of my company. A grape shot struck the top of my shoulder, carried away the bugle and most of my right wing but did no other injury except a slight bruise. You will say my dear brother I am a fortunate fellow, I think to myself, for I believe no man ever had narrower escapes, the jacket and spyglass I shall preserve and one day I hope to show you them. I shall now begin to relate what passed on that eventful day confining myself to that part of the tragedy our Brigade acted.The Light Companies of the 23rd, 7th, 20th, and a company of Rifles were in advance about 2 miles, when we came in contact with the advance post of the enemy, we immediately engaged them and drove them about a mile into a village where they had posted, unbeknown to us, a number of men in every part. We attacked it three times but did not succeed, soon after two companies of the 7th reinforced us and we quickly drove them out, took possession and retained it till the Brigade came up, we lost in this affair two Captains and about 60 men out of the light companies of the Brigade, eleven of my company were killed and wounded. It was here I had two escapes. We were then ordered to join our Regts. I found mine just in rear of the village.Soon after an order came to us to advance and support our Portuguese Brigade, as they had just given way about half a mile in front of us. The great bone of contention was a small town [St Böes] and a range of hills just in the van of it, upon which a strong column of French were posted with 6 pieces of Artillery. The main road ran directly through the town, and the heights and all the Artillery commanded it, we fixed bayonets and there the bloody scene commenced. I passed the Portuguese and actually carried the town under a most dreadful fire of grape shot and musquetry, that ever a regiment was exposed to, out of 291, all we had, 126 men and nine officers were killed and wounded. We had two other officers wounded but they were not returned so, being slightly hit. The enemy attempted again to take it from us, they got into the town but we managed to drive them out again. They carried away about 25 of our men and Captain Tovey, they surrounded them. The 7th Division soon came up and the French retreated in all directions. We followed till darkness put an end to the contest.Genl. Moss was wounded but not badly before we took the town. Major Bent who nobly commanded us had first his horse shot and was immediately afterwards killed himself. Three balls entered him. One Captain killed and three badly wounded. Capt Russell commands what few of us are left, he certainly gets the Brevet. Col Ellis, who commands the Brigade, rode into the town after we had taken it and declared that there never was a more gallant thing done by any Regt, and his Lordship sent in soon after to know what Regt it was that had taken the town. It is certain that they had in it double our numbers, posted so as to rake every part of the road leading through the town. Had we not succeeded we should have been cut to atoms, the only chance we had was to charge through it instantly, and after driving them out get under cover of the houses. It was impossible for our men to have stood it for five minutes longer, the grape from the Artillery on the hills cut us down by the dozens at a time. I got off most fortunately with the loss only of a strap. We mustered on parade next day only 144 men and nine officers. Soult may now say he annihilated us.’Cook was in fair shape to share in the action at Toulouse and was discharged on 31 January 1816. …

The unique and outstanding post-war M.B.E., Second World War North-West Europe operations immediate M.M., 'Japan B.E.M.' mounted group of twelve miniature dress medals awarded to Major (Q.M.) A. P. 'Bobby' Joyce, Welsh GuardsIn a remarkable career - spanning active service in Normandy in 1944 to Northern Ireland in the 1970s, the whole with the Welsh Guards - he first came to prominence for his M.M.-winning deeds in March 1945, deeds that reached a wider audience on the front and back pages of The Victor some 30 years later: the comic's colourful depiction of his gallant actions included a scene of him lobbing a grenade into a Spandau position - "Share that with your mates, Fritz"Whether he shared such sentiments with Rudolph Hess remains unknown, but he commanded the former Nazi leader's 'Old Guard' at Spandau Prison in the early 50s, a far cry from his subsequent duties in South Arabia and Northern IrelandThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) Badge, silver; Military Medal, G.VI.R.; British Empire Medal (Military), G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48; General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, South Arabia, Northern Ireland; U.N. Korea 1950-54; Coronation 1953, mounted court-style as worn, very fine or better (12)His full-size awards were sold in these rooms in April 2019.M.B.E. London Gazette 2 June 1973.The lengthy original recommendation speaks of valuable service as a Staff, Transport and Messing Officer at the Guards Depot in 1972-73, home to some 2,500 soldiers. It concludes:'His devotion to duty and his constant pre-occupation with the well being of the men under his command have earned the respect and regard of every soldier at Pirbright.'M.M. London Gazette 12 July 1945. The original recommendation - for an immediate award - states:'Lance-Sergeant Joyce was in command of the leading section of No. 7 Platoon, the left forward platoon during a Company / Squadron attack on the village of Bonninghardt on 7 March 1945. During the attack his section came under fire from a Spandau dug-in by the side of a farmhouse and another opened up from the house itself, directed at No. 8 Platoon on his right flank.Lance-Sergeant Joyce, realising he was caught in the open, dashed forward with his section and got them under cover close up by the house. His quickness in appreciating the situation, and his determined action in carrying on, caused the enemy gunner to withdraw behind the house. He then single-handed ran across to the house, leaving his section to give him covering fire, and got up to the window where the Spandau was firing, enfilading the platoon to the right. He got up under the window and shot the enemy firer and, after hurling a grenade through the window, he dashed back and brought up his section to consolidate the area of the house.His action enabled the platoon to seize the farm and surrounding buildings, capturing 26 Germans from 22 Para Regiment and enabling his platoon to carry on with the attack in which they consolidated on their objective. The speed, resourcefulness and determination of Lance-Sergeant Joyce's action undoubtedly saved the Company many casualties and largely contributed to the success of the attack.'B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1952:'In recognition of non-operational services in Japan in connection with operations in Korea.'The original recommendation - for an M.B.E. - states:'Company Sergeant-Major Joyce has been C.S.M. of a Reinforcement Company in Japan since the formation of 'J' Reinforcement Unit supplying drafts and replacements to the Commonwealth Division in Korea.Throughout his service with the unit, he has devoted himself whole-heartedly to this new task. The well being of his Company has been his constant care and he has shown unabated vigour and achieved outstanding success and follow on from the original. His sound judgment, knowledge of his men, drive and loyalty have been of the greatest assistance to his Company Commander and these qualities have contributed in large measure not only to the smooth working of the Company but also to the efficiency and morale of drafts passing through his hands.'Austin Peter Joyce was born at Wakefield, Yorkshire in November 1923 and originally enlisted in the West Yorkshire Regiment in March 1942. It seems probable that it was in this capacity that he was served in the Pacific theatre of war, prior to transferring to the Welsh Guards in October 1943.Posted to the 1st Battalion - and the subject of rapid promotion - he came ashore as a 19-year-old N.C.O. at Normandy in June 1944. Here, then, the commencement of his part in the Battalion's hard-fought contribution to the campaign in North-West Europe, in which he was advanced to Company Sergeant-Major and won his M.M. He returned to the U.K. in late March 1945 and was embarked for Palestine at the year's end, where he served until April 1948 (Medal & clasp).Having then been awarded the B.E.M. for his valuable services in Japan - in support of the operations in Korea - in the period September 1950 to June 1952, he served in Germany in the following year, with command of the 'Old Guard' to Rudolf Hess at Spandau Prison.Active service resumed with a tour in South Arabia in the period 1956-60 (Medal & clasp) and he was commissioned Lieutenant (Q.M.) in May 1963. Of his subsequent part in the Northern Ireland operations little is known (clasp), but he attained the rank of Major (Q.M.) and was awarded the M.B.E. for his valuable service to the Guards Depot at Pirbright. Having been sent his M.M. and B.E.M., Joyce finally enjoyed the experience of an investiture at Buckingham Palace on 7 November 1973.…

Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'After some delay...a letter was received on Tuesday from Sir George explaining that the claim of the old Peninsular veteran had been doubly recognised; with the sanction of H.R.H, the Queen has been informed through Sir Henry Ponsonby of Captain Gammell's case, and Her Majesty was so interested in it that she decided to present to the veteran her Jubilee medal, in addition to the Peninsular medal...Those who know what a staunch supporter of the Throne and Constitution he has always been, as well as a brave officer in his younger days, will heartily congratulate him on the double honours he has received, especially his kind recognition by the Queen' (Bath Chronicle & Weekly Gazette, Thursday 28 September 1893, refers)The historically fascinating and unique Peninsular War and Queen Victoria Jubilee pair awarded to Captain J. Gammell, late 59th, 92nd and 61st regiments of Foot, who was almost certainly the last surviving British Officer of the Peninsular War and who claimed his campaign Medal in 1889 - an astonishing 75 years after the battle in which he participated and such a remarkable circumstance that The Queen herself then commanded that he should also be awarded her Jubilee MedalMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Nive (Ensign, James Gammell. 59th Foot.), this officially named in the style of the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89; Jubilee 1887, silver, unnamed as issued, mounted together upon a silver bar for wear, on their original ribands and contained within a bespoke fitted leather case by Mallett, Goldsmith, Bath, the top lid tooled in gilded letters stating: Presented by Command of Her Majesty Queen Victoria to Capt. James Gammell, late 92nd, 61st and 59th Regiments, when in his 93rd year, 9 March 1889., traces of old lacquer, otherwise about extremely fine (2)James Gammell, second son of Lieutenant-General Andrew Gammell and Martha Stageldoir, was born in London on 3 January 1797. Scion of an old Scottish family, his father enjoyed a long (if undistinguished) military career and appears to have been a personal friend of H.R.H. the Duke of York; it is he who may have been responsible for the elder Gammell's appointment to the socially-prestigious 1st Foot Guards in September 1803.On 29 September 1813, young James Gammell was commissioned Ensign (without purchase) in the 59th (2nd Nottinghamshire) Regiment of Foot (London Gazette, 2 October 1813, refers). The 2nd Battalion of the 59th had already seen its fair share of active service during the Napoleonic Wars, having been in Spain in 1808 and 1809 before being re-deployed on the disastrous Walcheren Campaign. Returning home, in 1812 the unit was sent back to the Iberian Peninsula where they participated in most of the final battles of that campaign including Vittoria (June 1813); Nivelle (November 1813) and the Nive (December 1813). Gammell clearly must have joined his regiment in the summer or autumn of that year, as his single-clasp Medal attests; for his first (and indeed only) major battle he must have seen a significant amount of fighting as the 59th suffered casualties of some 159 men killed and wounded. The regiment returned home at the conclusion of hostilities, and Gammell is next noted as being promoted into the Sicilian Regiment on 27 April 1815 (London Gazette, 6 May 1815, refers).Remaining in the peacetime Army, like many young junior officers Gammell moved through several different units over the next few years. The Sicilian Regiment may have offered the chance for some interesting soldiering, but it is unlikely he ever spent time with them as on 1 June the same year he transferred (still as Lieutenant) into the 61st (South Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot. Likely with them on garrison duty in Jamaica from 1816-22 on 21 August 1823 he moved again, this time to the 64th (2nd Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot - but again still as a Lieutenant. In 1825 he was promoted to Captain in the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) by purchase (London Gazette, 14 May 1825, refers) - but yet again he was not destined to remain long in his regiment as a mere five months later the London Gazette carries another entry (dated 22 October) stating that he had retired on 6 October that year.It is quite likely that, in reality, Gammell had no need to be a soldier as he was an independently wealthy man. In 1816, soon after his father's death, his grandfather purchased an agricultural estate for him and, though the two were later to fall out over the subject of Gammell's marriage to a Miss Sydney Holmes, the estate ensured he was to receive a steady source of income for him and his family for the rest of his life. Marrying Miss Holmes on 21 September 1825, the couple went on to have no less than ten children and in 1834 the Gammell family moved to Edinburgh before relocating to Bath in 1856-57 and taking up residence at 16 Grosvenor Place. Here Gammell was to remain until his death on 23 September 1893 at the remarkable age of 96, which makes him quite likely the last surviving British officer to have participated in the Peninsular War - a fact supported by several primary and secondary sources, the latter including a reference in the Journal of the Orders and Medals Research Society (March 2009) and the book Wellington's Men Remembered: A Register of Memorials to Soldiers who Fought in the Peninsular War and at Waterloo. He was interred at Locksbrook Cemetery, Bath, and the occasion included his coffin being conveyed to the site in a closed hearse, covered in a Union Jack, and a wreath stating: 'In kindly remembrance of the last of the Peninsular officers.'However, his story does not end here, as just a few years previously he became the subject of a remarkable tale which led to the award of two medals - the first of which he had earned as a 17-year-old Ensign in the 59th Foot all those years ago. The 'Bath Chronicle' takes up the story:'Captain James Gammell, the only surviving officer of the British Army which fought in the Peninsular War, died on Saturday last at 16, Grosvenor Place, Bath, where he had resided for many years...By his death the work of charity in the neighbourhood of Larkhall loses a generous friend, the Conservative cause one of its most ardent supporters, and the Queen one of the most loyal and devoted of her subjects. His loyalty and attachment to her Majesty was one of the dominant features of Captain Gammell's character and his enthusiasm was evidenced during the celebration of the Royal Jubilee in 1887. Flags were liberally displayed at his residence, and the letters "V.R." in gas jets, with a shield bearing the Royal arms, and the motto "Tria in juncta uno - Quis separabit." ...In March, 1889, the Bath Chronicle thus described how Captain Gammell received the Peninsular medal and the Queen's Jubilee medal: -A curious and gratifying incident has just occurred, which for the credit of all concerned is worth recording. At the latter end of December Colonel Balguy happened to be at the National Provincial Bank, and a casual remark made by him led a venerable gentleman near to say that it was just 75 years ago that he donned the red coat. Surprised at the communication, Colonel Balguy rejoined "You must have been in the Peninsula." "I was at Bayonne in 1814, when the French made their sortie," replied the stranger. "Then you have a medal?" He explained that he never had one nor had he applied for one, and in reply to further questions, stated that he was an Ensign in the 59th Regiment, and retired as a Captain from the Gordon Highlanders in 1825. The conversation again turned upon the medal, and after some hesitation he accepted Colonel Balguy's o…

A fine 1953 A.F.C. and wartime pilot's group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader L. K. Grzybowski, Royal Air Force, late Polish Air ForceA a Pilot in No. 131 Polish Fighter Squadron, he quickly saw action in September 1939 when he was credited with the destruction of two German aircraft, actions for which he was later awarded the Virtuti Militari, 5th ClassSubsequently taken P.O.W. by the Russians, he was released for service in the Polish Army in Russia and the Middle East, prior to reaching the U.K. and undertaking a protracted tour of 56 sorties of a 'Ramrod' nature in Mustangs of No. 306 Squadron in 1944-45, gallant work that won him the Cross of Valour and BarAir Force Cross, E.II.R., the reverse officially dated '1953'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Poland, Virtuti Militari, 5th Class, GR Tech type as issued in late 1944-45; Poland, Cross of Valour, with Bar, mounted as worn, together with his Polish Pilot's Badge, by J. R. Gaunt, embroidered R.A.F. uniform wings and Flying Log Books, generally very fine or better (9)A.F.C. London Gazette 1 January 1953.King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air London Gazette 1 January 1952.Leszek Kazimierz Grzybowski was born in Dabrowa Gornicza, Kielce, Poland on 20 December 1915 and entered the Polish Air Force College in August 1935.Duly qualified as a pilot, he joined No. 131 Polish (Fighter) Squadron at Poznan in October 1938 and was likewise employed at the outbreak of hostilities. As cited, he was quickly credited with the destruction of two German aircraft, namely a share in a He111 on 3 September and a Me110 on 9 September. He may also have contributed to the destruction of a Ju86. More certain, however, is the fact he was taken P.O.W. by the advancing Russian Army in the same month and remained behind wire until April 1942, when he was released for service in the Polish Army in Russia and the Middle East.Having then reached the U.K. in February 1943, he undertook a succession of training courses and joined No. 306 (Polish) Squadron in August 1944. Here, then the commencement of a protracted operational tour in which he flew 56 sorties in the unit's Mustangs over Austria, Belgium, Germany and Holland, the majority being of a 'Ramrod' nature and including numerous outings to the Ruhr and one to Arnhem in support of 'Market Garden' in September 1944. But he also flew several 'anti-diver' (V-weapon) sorties off the English coast in March 1945, And his final sortie, flown on 25 April 1945, was a trip to the Nazi playground of Berchtesgaden, home to Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest'.According to records held by the Sikorski Museum, he was awarded the Polish Cross of Valour in April 1945, a Bar in August 1945, and the Virtuti Militari, 5th Class on 25 July 1945, 'for actions in the Polish campaign in 1939, when serving in 131 Fighter Squadron'. He also appears to have been entitled to the Polish Air Medal and 2 Bars.Post-warGrzybowski retained his commission in the R.A.F. after the war and remained on the strength of 306 Squadron until January 1947, when he was posted to the Polish Re-settlement Corps in Framlingham, Suffolk. Several months later he joined a communications unit at R.A.F. Tangmere, about which time he was married to Joan Fleming at Carshalton Beeches, Surrey.Two further stints with the Re-settlement Corps having followed, he joined an instructor's course at South Cerney in early 1949, thereby shaping the future of his R.A.F. career and adding to his laurels the A.F.C. and King's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air for services in the Central Flying School 'Refresher Squadron' at R.A.F. South Cerney.He continued to fly after his retirement from the R.A.F. in December 1970 and died in Tadcaster, Yorkshire in August 1992.Sold with a quantity of original documentation and photographs, comprising:i)The recipient's R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Books (4), covering the periods September 1943 to December 1950, January 1951 to December 1957, January 1958 to November 1970, and June 1971 to January1976, the first with ink endorsement regarding missing Polish Air Force log book and some 500 hours.ii)A small selection of career photographs, including a studio portrait in uniform and a card-mounted group photograph of 'B Flight, No. 4 Squadron' in June 1943, with multiple signatures to reverse.iii)A large selection of wartime and later correspondence, mainly in Polish, and including Red Cross communications from a Polish P.O.W., exchanges with fellow pilots in the U.K., and a reference from a former C.O. at R.A.F. Coltishall, dated 20 May 1947.…

Shanghai Volunteer Corps Long Service Medal, silver, hallmarks to rim, the reverse officially engraved 'B.Q.M.S. J. A. Cheeseman. Act. 1920-1931', good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, July 1998.James Alfred Cheeseman was born at Reading on 13 August 1893, the son of The Rev. James & Isabella Cheeseman, the sixth of nine children. Young Cheeseman was educated at Chester College School and Paradise Street School in Cambridge before going out east - described as a draper - in 1913. With the outbreak of the Great War, he volunteered with 109 fellows from Shanghai and proceeded to England to join the New Army via the Suwa Maru. Joining King Edward's Horse (No. 894), he served on the Western Front from October 1915 and whilst serving in an Observation Post with 'A' Squadron at La Bourse was wounded by a rifle grenade on 24 March 1916 (1914-15 Star Trio). His daughter later wrote how the wounds effected his lower spine and knee, partially crippling him.Returning to Shanghai in May 1919, he joined the Shanghai Volunteer Artillery Company and the Whizzbangs Shanghai Amateur Football Club. Cheeseman would likely have been called out to share in the actions with his Battery against the Chekiang Kiangsu warlords in 1924-25. Married to Kathleen, he was to face tragedy as she produced a daughter on 16 October 1926 but died the next day, with their infant passing on 20 October 1926. A second marriage several years later (see group photograph) produced another daughter, Dora, who lived until 2015.Awarded his Long Service Medal as per the Shanghai Municipal Gazette of 7 August 1931, the Artillery Battery was disbanded several years after, with Cheeseman joining the Municipal Police Specials from September 1937 - perhaps serving during the emergency. He had also been made Manager of the famous department store Lane Crawford (founded 1862) shortly before its collapse. He thence set up the Textile Import Company, with offices in the Hong Kong & Shanghai Bank Building.Promoted Sub-Inspector in the Specials in November 1939, Cheeseman was living on the Tifeng Road. Following the uncontested invasion of Shanghai by the Japanese on 8 December 1941, life continued comparatively unchanged and the Municipal Police were required to maintain the administration, under the Shanghai Provisional Council of 1941Under considerable pressure from the United States Administration, the foreign Extra Territorial Treaties, which had established the China Treaty ports in the 19th century including Shanghai (except that for Hong Kong), were abrogated on 11 January 1943 by the Treaty Between His Majesty in Respect of the United Kingdom and India and His Excellency the President of the National Government of the Republic of China for the Relinquishment of Extra-Territorial Rights in China and the Regulation of Related Matters - so that at the end of the Japanese War Shanghai, and other occupied treaty ports would be returned to the Chinese Government (KMT) in Nanking.This also had the effect of terminating the Police service contracts in March 1943. That same month, Cheeseman and other expatriate members of allied countries were put into one of the internment camps - described as Civil Assembly Centres. His family went into the Lunghwa Centre. That place held just under 2,000 people and was described thusly:'The camp was large, containing seven concrete buildings, five large wooden barracks (originally built as stables by the Japanese), and numerous outbuildings. There were fifty nine dorms and 127 rooms for families.'In addition to malnutrition, malaria and typhoid were a common problem. A fellow internee was J. G. Ballard who, in his book Empire of the Sun (later made into a Stephen Spielberg film), gives a vivid description of life in this camp. At the end of the Pacific War, when the employees of the Municipal Council, civil servants, Police, Fire etc. came out of the internment camps in August and September 1945, they were unemployed. Some managed to obtain jobs in Shanghai and Hong Kong, which it appears the Cheesemans went to. He arrived back at Liverpool in November 1950.…

'A charming & handsome old man with one arm.So wrote the niece of the gallant Colonel KnoxAn outstanding campaign pair awarded to Colonel K. Barrett, 13th Regiment of Foot (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry), a long-served and most gallant officer who served on campaign in the Caribbean, Upper Canada and Burma - having his arm blown off in the attack on the Great Pagoda in July 1825 in the lastMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (Knox Barrett, Ensn. 13th Foot.); Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Bt. Captn. K. Barrett, 13th Foot.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, heavy edge bruising, very fine (2)Knox Barrett was born circa 1783, the son of William Barrett, High Sheriff of Sligo, of Culleenamore House. The Sligo Independant of July 1882 gives more detail:' He joined in 1805 from the North Mayo Militia, obtaining an ensigncy in the gallant 13th Regiment of Foot. This regiment, when in India saw much service, and Colonel Barrett, then a Lieutenant, showed much pluck and coolness on the battle field. At Rangoon, when the English army under General Dale fought well and bravely, Colonel Barrett led his Company in the thickest of the fight, and had his right arm shot off. He was specially mentioned by his Colonel, afterwards the great and good General Havelock as being a brave officer. Of course, the loss of his arm obliged him to retire from the Army, and General Havelock, whose friend and companion he was, parted from him with regret. He possessed medals and claps for Ava, Guadeloupe, Martinique, India etc. Since he left the army, he came to reside in Sligo.'Barrett has a remarkable record of service in the Caribbean, North America and in India. Having shared in the actions at Martinique in October 1809, he was present at the capture of Guadaloupe and was then subsequently posted to Upper Canada with his unit. Their Light Company was stationed at le Aux Noix and a detachment went to the blockhouse of Lacolle Mills - when they shared in the famous defence of that place in March 1814.Furthermore, Barrett would have been with his unit when they crossed Lake Champlain to attack Plattsburgh in New York, sharing in the final acts of the War of 1812. They departed the scene in July 1815. He would then share in the events in India, being unfortunate to have his '...arm blown off' during the attack on the Great Pagoda in the First Anglo-Burmese War. On 5 July 1825 the unit also suffered one man killed and seventeen other ranks wounded in action besides Barrett.Retired on account of his wounds, he was provided with a pension of £70 for his wounds. Returned to his native Sligo, he took up various posts, including as Justice of the Peace, Superintendent of the gaol, a member of the Sligo Harbor Commission and sat on the Dispensary Commission. Having married Anne Rice in 1827, the pair had no children but were always known for their generosity to their numerous nephews and nieces. The good Colonel died on 10 July 1882 and is buried in the family tomb at St John's Churchyard. His obituary notice gives the final word:'Our obituary notices of to-day announce the death of this gentleman who lived to a patriarchal age, being nearly a century old when he breathed his last at his residence, Rathanna, near this town. It may be well said that by his death a link connecting the present generation with the past – the long past – a severed, for when many grandfathers of today were leading strings Colonel Barrett was fighting for his King and country on the burning plains of India...In private life he was distinguished for his mildness of disposition and goodness of heart.'…

China 1900 (Pte. A. Lyall. Shanghai Vols.), good very fineProvenance:Spink, July 2004.Archibald Lyall was born on 18 February 1877 at Glasgow and was a member of the Shanghai Volunteers for some three and a half years - including during the Boxer Rebellion (Medal without clasp) - whilst also working as an Assistant in the Drawing Officer of the Potung Works of Farnham, Boyd & Company. He latterly returned to his native Scotland and the Lyall Brothers Company, rivet manufacturers.With the outbreak of the Great War, he was commissioned Lieutenant in September 1914, alongside his brother James Lyall. Both served in the 15th Battalion (1st Glasgow Tramways), Highland Light Infantry and served in France from 23 November 1915 (1914-15 Star Trio). His unit would share in the Somme Offensive and were at Crucifix Corner by 1 July - Archibald with 'B' Company and James with 'D' Company. Archibald was killed in action by a sniper on 3 July 1916, his brother also falling in the action. They are buried alongside one another in Bouzincourt Communal Cemetery Extension. His son, Pilot Officer Pat Lyall, would serve in the Battle of Britain and was killed on 28 November 1940.…

3rd Battalion, 60th Foot (King's Royal Rifle Corps)The unit arrived to join Lord Chelmsford’s Relief Column just in time to fight in the Battle of Gingindlovu on 1 April 1879 and the following relief of the Siege of Eshowe. Following the conclusion of hostilities, the unit was left behind on garrison duty in South Africa, being there when the First Boer War broke out. They would share in the Battle of Ingogo River and also the disastrous Battle of Majuba Hill in early 1881.999 Medals issued to the unit, 964 with the clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1728. Pte. G. Faulkner. 3/60th. Foot.), nearly extremely fine…

107th (Bengal Light Infantry) Regiment of FootThe unit was raised by the East India Company in 1765 and was re-raised as the 3rd Bengal (European) Light Infantry during the Indian Mutiny. Transferred to the British Army in September 1862, it embarked for England in 1875.As part of the Cardwell Reforms of the 1870s, where single-Battalion regiments were linked together to share a single Depot and recruiting district in the United Kingdom, the 107th was linked with the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot, and assigned to district No. 43 at Roussillon Barracks in Chichester.Just 2 Medals awarded to the unit for the Zulu War, the Medal with clasp '1879' to Captain Cavaye and this award.The South Africa Medal awarded to Private J. Brockhurst, 107th (Bengal Light Infantry) Regiment of FootSouth Africa 1877-79, no clasp (1545. Pte. J. Brockhurst. 107th Foot.), good very fine and extremely rare to an Indian unit…

† ROSEMARY BEATON (born 1963); pastel on paper, 'Where Love and Pleasure Share the Same Blue Sky', signed lower right and dated 2005, with Boundary Gallery label verso and original purchase receipt from Boundary Gallery dated 11.05 for the sum of £750, 58 x 82cm, framed and glazed.

Quantity of cameras and accessories to include Microcord MPP TLR camera, Mamiya C33 professional, Konica FP-1 and Silette Prontor SVS, Kodak Easy Share M550, Panasonic C-600AF etc together with a Velbon and Revue tripod and slimline carry case

Kodak Easy Share Printer Dock 6000 (2), Panasonic VHS Movie Camera, tripod, Eumig Projector in box, reels.

Slim Aarons (American, 1916-2006), black and white photograph, 'The Kings of Hollywood, Hollywood 1957, Clark Gable, Gary Copper, James Stewart and Van Heflin share a joke at a New Years Eve party at the Crown Room of Romanoff's Beverley Hills, 38cm x 49.5cm,   limited edition 79/250, framed

A Disney Share a Dream Come True musical snow globe in original box.Hx23cm

KAWS (Né en 1974) X MEDICOMTOYCompanion Share, 2020 Figurine en vinyle peint, bras articulés, état d'origine proche du neuf. Estampillé sous le pied. Edition Share Médicom Toy.Hauteur : 30 cm

MARCEL GROMAIRE (1892-1971) | HANDWRITTEN LETTER (FRANCE / FRENCH) | 1965 | profession: Painter | country: France | signature: Original signature | size: 310 x 260 mm (size of the pad) | technique: Personal letter | Lot information |"Sir, Thank you for your letter, but I have not received the Hollar copy. I therefore regret that I cannot share my opinion on your article, and I can only express my regret that it does not match your original text. Please accept the assurance of my best regards. M. Gromaire" Original French text: "Monsieur, Je vous remercie de votre lettre, mais je n'ai pas recu l'exemplaire de Hollar. Je regrette donc de ne pouvoir vous dire ce que je pense de votre article, et je ne peux que deplorer qu'il ne soit pas conforme a votre texte original. Veuillez agreer, l'assurance de mes meilleurs sentiments. M. Gromaire" This personal letter from Marcel Gromaire, a renowned French painter and graphic artist, was written in 1965 as a response to an article sent to him, expressing his disappointment over the differences between the original and published text. The letter is written in meticulous handwriting and reveals the artist's attention to detail in his professional communication.

David Wood (Cumbrian, mid to late 20th Century)"Lakeland Giants", a vast, atmospheric landscape portraying the rugged nature of the Langdale fells, oil, signed, label bearing title and Up Front Gallery receipt dated 2009 verso, in double card mount and silvered frame under glass, 61 cm x 80 cm overall[Wood was born in Suffolk and moved to Cumbria in 1975 following his military service in India, the south coast and the Shetlands. After retiring in 1986 his wife gave him a box of paints to keep him busy in his newly found free time, and so he began to discover "the joy and frustration of painting in various forms". He aims to share the beauty that he sees in nature and the world around him with others through his paintings.]

[ Classic car ] A 1971 Rolls-Royce share certificate and related document

Breitling. A limited edition gold automatic perpetual calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon-phases, Ref. H2936212/B754, Breitling for Bentley, Mulliner, circa 2010. Movement: cal. 2892A2, automatic, 21 jewels. Dial: black, applied baton indexes, engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds combined with date and season, 30-minute register with month and leap year, 12-hour register with day and 24-hour indication, weeks of the year and aperture for moon-phases, slide rule scale. Case: 18ct gold, screw-down back and crown, bidirectional rotating bezel, no. 780938, 18ct gold folding clasp. Signed: case, dial, movement and clasp. Dimensions: diameter 49mm. Accessories: certificate, chronometer certificate, and presentation case. £8,000-£12,000 --- Breitling’s partnership with Bentley has always been a celebration of the values they share, with a dedication to world-leading performance, luxury and innovation. The Breitling Bentley Mulliner limited editions are a reflection of another significant partnership, that of Bentley and the famous coach builder, Mulliner. Mulliner, the famous coach builder that can be traced back to 1559, have been working with Bentley Motors for decades. They established themselves as a leader in their field with a tradition of bespoke craftsmanship. In 1923 Mulliner crafted a bespoke 3 litre Two-seater for Bentley and then in 1952, they built the revolutionary R-Type Continental. Today they operate as Bentley’s personal commissioning division. Condition Report Movement: running and chronograph operating at the time of cataloguing. Dial: in good condition. Case: in good condition. Gross weight: 204.7gms. Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant. The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense. *Please note: In some circumstances we are unable to ship the watch with its strap due to certain import restrictions regarding material derived from endangered or protected species.

Isabel Rawsthorne, British 1912-1992 - Baboon; oil on canvas, signed with monogram lower right, 77 x 52 cm (unframed) (ARR) Provenance: Private collection and thence by descent Note: the artist was known variously as Isabel Nicholas, Isabel Delmer and Isabel Lambert. This work relates to the 'Baboon and Child, c.1964’ now in the Tate Collection and reflects the unique language of figurative painting Rawsthorne developed alongside her friends Francis Bacon and Peter Rose Pulham in the Post-War period. Bacon and Rawsthorne would go on to share an exhibition at the Hanover Gallery in 1949 and their relationship was a major feature of the recent exhibition 'Francis Bacon: Human Presence' at the National Portrait Gallery. Rawsthorne had made sketches at London Zoo throughout her life and in 1947 was elected Zoological Society of London Fellow. Like Bacon she was drawn to the baboon as a reflection of man's animalistic nature, here the vigorous yet delicate brushwork evoking a tension between physicality and fragility. Rawsthorne returned to the theme in the 1960s as a result of her experiences working at the Zaria Art School in Nigeria. Alongside her painting, Rawsthorne is celebrated for her position in European cultural circles across the 20th century, being associated with and depicted by figures including Jacob Epstein, Alberto Giacometti and André Derain. 

A rather special 1949 Land Rover Series I 80'' that looks as though it has lived a life and is all the better for it. An original November 1949 Series I from 24 years current ownershipMatching engine and chassis numbers. Original 1.6-litre engine and believed to be the original gearboxEx-MOD, the original registration number was BOA 629A and one of those plates accompany the carSome chassis restoration work, brakes all round, new rear springs, engine (bored and sleeved) and gearbox reconditioned during current ownership Some history. Driven by our vendor to our offices to photograph and he reported that it started on the button and that he enjoyed the driveLooking like a 75 year old Land Rover should, sporting the scars of a few farmyard skirmishes, with its fair share of 'laughter lines', but reliable and mechanically good. To restore or not to restore? That is the questionSpecification Make: LAND ROVER Model: SERIES 1 Year: 1949 Chassis Number: R06103288 Registration Number: FFZ 494 Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 06103411 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 52624 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images

Abby Cocovini Bubblegum and a bag of Salt & Vinegar, 2024 Oil on paper Signed on Verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) About One of Abby Cocovini's favourite past-times is people-watching and, lucky for her, she lives in London so is surrounded by a population of over 9 million. She's the person staring at you from across the café, train carriage or waiting room, wondering what your story is, what you're thinking, and why are you wearing those shoes and your hair that way? And your features, what is it about them that is unique to you? We all share the same two eyes, a nose and mouth yet even identical twins look different if you look at them closely enough. Whether in a portrait or a painting of people on the underground, Abby makes sure she's always looking, finding new ways to bring stories to life through her use of colour, composition and ways to use paint. Education Glasgow School of Art You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.

Angelina May Davis Untitled, 2025 Gouache and pencil crayon on paper Signed on Verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) About Angelina May Davis is a contemporary painter and member of Contemporary British Painting. Her paintings are fabrications, plundering imagery from childhood TV and art history. She is interested in what shapes us, using the transformative act of painting to reflect on history and culture as well as her own sense of belonging. She has been restoring the English Elm as depicted in remembered films, archival footage and English landscape painting as a metaphor for loss and longing, recalling a nostalgic and insincere past. Her paintings are claustrophobic worlds in which there is ambiguity, artifice, and the possibility of things just out of view. Education 2020-2022 Turps Correspondence Course 1996-1998 MA in Fine Art University of Central England 1985-1988 BA Fine Art Coventry Polytechnic Solo Exhibitions 2024 Model Village, United Reformed Church, Long Buckby 2022 PAL, Division of Labour, Salford, Manchester Coming up for Air, Oxmarket Gallery Chichester 1993 Living on the Ceiling, MAC, Birmingham 1992 Behind Closed Doors, City Gallery, Leicester Lanchester Gallery, Coventry Polytechnic Group Exhibitions 2024 Stop the Chaos, Turn the Page, Paradise Works, Manchester Librarian Services, Manchester Contemporary, Manchester Cassart Finalists Exhibition, Copeland Gallery, London Scrit, Terrace Gallery London Jackson's Shortlist Exhibition, Bankside, London Assembly, Contemporary British Painting, Rye 2023 Leaf and Tree, Division of Labour, Salford, Manchester Plein Air A site for resistance and remedial action, Pitt Studio, UOW 'X', Contemporary British Painting, Newcastle Contemporary, Newcastle Unnatural Women, Curated Rowena Easton, WIA Fair, Mall Galleries, London New Worlds with Daisy Collingridge, DOL and TJ Boulting Art Brussels 2022 Catalyst, Turps Banana Painters, Oriel Canfas, Cardiff Fare Share Fare, Whitworth Gallery Manchester P U L P, Pitt Studio, The Art House Worcester 2021 Bloomberg New Contemporaries, Firstsite Colchester Bloomberg New Contemporaries, South London Gallery Without Borders Touring Exhibition, Elysium Gallery, Swansea Ikon for Artists, Ikon Gallery Birmingham 2020 BEEP, Elysium Gallery, Swansea Hinterland 3, Birmingham Artspace, Medicine Gallery, Birmingham 2017 Elsewhere, Lanchester Gallery, Coventry University 2017 Hinterland 2, Rugby Gallery 2016 Elsewhere, Rugby School Bourne, Stryx Gallery, Birmingham 2015 Hinterland, Birmingham Art Space, Telsen Centre, Birmingham Coventry Drawing Prize, Rugby School Drawing Parallels, Eagle Works, Wolverhampton 1991 Secret Life of Objects, Ikon Gallery, Birmingham Awards Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2021 Outstanding Water Colour Award, Jackson's Art Prize, 2020 Gallery Representation Division of Labour, Manchester, UK Public Collections Government Art Collection, London and Manchester UK Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, UK Isaac Newton Collection, Cambridge University. Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork Tattered ribbons hang from a bright upright tree, a TV set is on in the corner, and fragments of landscape are contained, framed and slide out of view in what is probably an artist's studio. Painting allows me to think about ideas simultaneously and constructed landscapes provide the settings for me to ruminate about history, pop culture, and my own sense of belonging. You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.

Molly Burrows Rolling Hills, 2025 Acrylic on paper Signed on Verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) About Molly Burrows (b. Munich, 2002) is an artist and workshop facilitator based in South London. Her practice uses abstraction as a means of accessibility; by breaking down the human form into simplified shapes-panels of paint, clay, ink, or paper-she is able to tell stories through body language and share her techniques with others. Her work depicts individuals who are content amongst their natural environments, often blending into and becoming a part of their backgrounds. Her commitment to accessibility extends beyond her practice and workshops- she creates resources for exhibitions and galleries in order to make contemporary art spaces more welcoming. These booklets offer insight into artists' processes and practical advice for entering the art world.   Education 2021-2024 BA Fine Art: Painting, Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London 2020- 2021 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Trowbridge College   Group Exhibitions 2025 New Contemporaries, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, UK 2024 New Contemporaries, KARST Gallery, The Levinsky and MIRROR Plymouth, Plymouth, UK Camberwell College of Arts Degree Show, London, UK 2023 Secret Postcard Auction 2023, Royal West Academy of England, Bristol, UK Drawing in Social Space, Drawing Room, London, UK Window Shopping, Satellite Store, London, UK That's All, AMP Gallery, London, Uk 2022 Unheard Voices, Spiral Galleries, London, UK   Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork A series of mountainous characters, colour studies for larger works.   You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.

Molly Burrows On the Horizon, 2025 Acrylic on paper Signed on Verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) About Molly Burrows (b. Munich, 2002) is an artist and workshop facilitator based in South London. Her practice uses abstraction as a means of accessibility; by breaking down the human form into simplified shapes-panels of paint, clay, ink, or paper-she is able to tell stories through body language and share her techniques with others. Her work depicts individuals who are content amongst their natural environments, often blending into and becoming a part of their backgrounds. Her commitment to accessibility extends beyond her practice and workshops- she creates resources for exhibitions and galleries in order to make contemporary art spaces more welcoming. These booklets offer insight into artists' processes and practical advice for entering the art world.   Education 2021-2024 BA Fine Art: Painting, Camberwell College of Arts, University of the Arts London 2020- 2021 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, Trowbridge College   Group Exhibitions 2025 New Contemporaries, Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, UK 2024 New Contemporaries, KARST Gallery, The Levinsky and MIRROR Plymouth, Plymouth, UK Camberwell College of Arts Degree Show, London, UK 2023 Secret Postcard Auction 2023, Royal West Academy of England, Bristol, UK Drawing in Social Space, Drawing Room, London, UK Window Shopping, Satellite Store, London, UK That's All, AMP Gallery, London, Uk 2022 Unheard Voices, Spiral Galleries, London, UK   Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork A series of mountainous characters, colour studies for larger works.   You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.

Laura Footes Glass House with Deer, 2025 Ink on paper Signed on Verso 10 x 15cm (3¾ x 5¾ in.) About In Footes' dream-like paintings, a cast of ghost-like forms are rendered through an elastic timeframe, occupying almost hallucinatory space yet tethered to a familiar reality. The imagery is pulled from Footes' personal experience and fragments of memory, filtered through an agglomeration of art historical references, the aesthetics of cinematography, French poetry and world literature - elements that the artist became acquainted with during long periods of convalescence. Living with an aggressive autoimmune disease since childhood has prompted her to explore ideas of dysfunction (disease) and healing, and how they manifest in the psychological, architectural and bodily realms. Footes describes her process as pulling apart the facades of architecture and the flesh, looking to capture things the eye can't see and that are also beyond the limitations of technology. Influenced by the innumerable NHS x-rays and scanners used on her own body, she likes to 'zoom out' and create psychogeographic mind maps of remembered spaces and neighbourhoods, and then zoom in - seeing through walls, exploring interiors and peering through the spectre of the permeable, transient body into the cosmos of its cells. With everything laid bare for her audience - the uncomfortable moments, the daily rituals, and even our internal systems, both anatomical and psychological, Footes hopes to share the beauty of dysfunction. You must not reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any works. In doing so, you endanger our relationships with artists and directly jeopardise the charitable work we do.

DOUBLE NECKREST POSSIBLY GURAGE PEOPLES, ETHIOPIA carved wood, of rectangular form, featuring two separate supports, rich patination 46cm long Private collection, London, United Kingdom, acquired from the belowBryan Reeves, London The oldest preserved headrests on the African continent were discovered in Egypt and are believed to date back to the Second and Third Dynasties of the Old Kingdom around the mid-late third millennium B.C. Many of these ancient Egyptian headrest designs, especially the solid block-shaped rests, share similarities with East African headrests created approximately five thousand years later.Distinguished by its bold character, the present example is particularly notable for its highly unusual "double pillow" construction.

University of London, Fellowes Medal for Medicine, 1827, gold Medal by William Wyon, awarded to George Jackson in 1864, a key proponent of the development of medical care in western England, bust left, W. WYON RA on truncation, ROBERTVS FELLOWES. L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT., rev. MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTISQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL: LOND: ALVMNVS. in five lines, edge inscribed, GEORGE JACKSON. SUMMER TERM 1864., 38mm, 36.31g (BHM 1311; cf. Eimer 1198). Some light hairlines and marks but otherwise extremely fine, and rare, particularly awarded this early in the medal's history, awarded to an important figure in western England's 19th and 20th century medical development.The reverse Latin legend translates "A pupil of University College London has won [this] for inspecting and diagnosing diseases".Born 23 August 1843, George Jackson MRCS FRCS LSA JP was the son of a surgeon, Richard Smart Jackson and his wife, Anne Tapson Channon. Having attended Portland Grammar School in Plymouth, he progressed to University College, London, where he was awarded the Fellowes gold medal in 1864.He worked at the Bolton infirmary as a house surgeon before becoming senior house surgeon to the West London Hospital in Hammersmith, before returning west to Plymouth to take on a position within the Plymouth Union as district medical officer and public vaccinator, where he acted as not only surgeon to both the Provident Dispensary and the Devon and Cornwall Ear and Throat Hospital, but also as medical officer to the Plymouth educational authority. Elected a direct representative on the General Medical Council in 1901, he served from 1902-1907, when he chose not to stand for re-election. He held the presidency of the South-Western branch of the British Medical Association, as well as that of the Poor Law Officers' Medical Association and a vice-presidency for the Incorporated Medical Practitioners' Association. His largest contribution, however, might be seen in his founding of the Devon and Cornwall Ear and Throat Hospital in roughly 1893 alongside a G.E. Bean, bringing its amalgamation in April 1930 with the South Devon and East Cornwall Hospital.His published works were "On curetting for suppuration in the middle ear, illustrated by a case of supposed malignant growth", J. Laryng, 1898, 13, 498., "Mont Estoril (Portugal) and the Neighbourhood, with Dr. C.J. Renshaw", British Medical Journal, 1907, 1, 31., "The Importance of the nasal accessory sinuses in relation to the ears", British Medical Journal, 1907, 2, 969., and "The etiology of exostoses of the external auditory meatus", British Medical Journal, 1909, 2, 1137.In his personal life, he married an Agnes Jane, daughter of John Mugliston, of Radcliffe, Lancashire, and was survived by his only son, who went on to become the Reverend Donald Jackson. Being a prominent member of the Liberal party in Plymouth, he took an active part in municipal affairs, particularly in the housing of the poor. He also was an established part of the Plymouth Institution and Devon and Cornwall Natural History and Antiquarian Society, where starting as a curator, he rose to the presidency. An enthusiastic supporter of the League of Nations, before 1914 he was outspoken in his concern at the sums of money spent on armaments, and was described as a "rugged, humorous old gentleman, whose abilities deserved a much larger share of medical practice than he ever attained". His death came on 10th May 1931 whereafter he was buried in Plymouth's Old Cemetery.To read more about his life and others like him, visit https://livesonline.rcseng.ac.uk/client/en_GB/lives/ to read accounts from Victor Plarr's Lives of the Fellows.Robert Fellowes (1771-1847) was a philanthropist, editor of Critical Review, friend of Queen Caroline, benefactor of Edinburgh University and one of the promotors of London University, now University College. British Historical Medals tells us that he provided two annual gold prize medals to be awarded for proficiency in clinical medicine, and that this was out of personal gratitude to Dr John Elliotson, Chair of Medicine, at the university.

* FRANK MCFADDEN (SCOTTISH b. 1972), PARTY pastel on paper, signedmounted, framed and under glassimage size 60cm x 45cm, overall size 92cm x 78cm Note: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.

QUINN MARC: (1964- ) British painter and sculptor, a notable member of the Young British Artists. Signed colour 8 x 10.5 photograph of the artist standing in a full-length pose in his London studio with his 2011 painting We Share Our Chemistry with the Stars hanging in the immediate background. Signed by Quinn in black ink to the base of the image. VG

KOESTLER ARTHUR: (1905-1983) Hungarian-born British author and journalist. D.S., Arthur Koestler, two pages, folio, n.p., 28th June 1957. The typescript document is an agreement made between Koestler and Victor Francen regarding Koestler´s novel Arrival and Departure which Francen wished to dramatise as a stage play. Koestler agrees to grant Francen the sole and exclusive rights for a period of six months to make the dramatisation, which must be approved by Koestler, and subject to various conditions Francen will be permitted to produce the play in the United Kingdom and in all foreign countries ´provided always that the Dramatist shall within a period of two (2) years from the completion of the said play produce or cause the same to be produced for a nightly run at a first class London theatre, or at a first class New York theatre or at a first class Paris theatre´, further outlining that all monies received shall be divided equally between Koestler and Francen, and that the latter shall have no share in the film rights. Two staples to the upper edges and with some light creasing and minor age wear, otherwise VGArrival and Departure (1943) is the third novel of Koestler´s trilogy concerning the conflict between morality and expedience and was the author´s first full-length work in English.

PUCCINI GIACOMO: (1858-1924) Italian Composer. A.L.S., `G.Puccini´, one page, to an Italian postcard, Cartolina Postale, 5.5 x 3, Torre del Lago, 14th October 1897, to his brother-in-law Raffaello Franceschini, Pescia, in Italian. Puccini refers to his hunting great days and states `Caro Raff. Torno adesso... 4 folaghe 2 fistioni e 1 moriglione! Tutti gridono che c´ho culo! è la rabbia che gli fa parlare. Se tu non vieni presto la pecorina muore... pazienzia...´ (Translation: “Dear Raffaello, I am on my way back now...4 coots, 2 pochards and 1 wild duck! They all shout that I have luck! It's the anger that makes them talk. If you don't come soon the sheep will die... be patient...") Overall staining, otherwise about GRaffaello Franceschini (1854-1942) husband of Puccini´s one-year younger sister, Ramelde Puccini (1859-1912). Franceschini was working as tax collector in Pescia. Puccini and his brother-in-law maintained a long-time friendly relationship, and used to share the hunting journeys.

GAINSBOROUGH THOMAS: (1727-1788) English painter. A rare A.L.S., Mr Gainsborough, in the third person, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p., n.d. (´Sat. morn[in]g´, c-1784?), to [Richard] Cosway. The artist writes a somewhat intriguing letter, in full, ´Mr Gainsborough presents his compliments to Mr Cosway; and he finds there has been a loss of Iron betwixt us, he begs in case it must be repair´d with gold or silver, that he may be permitted to share the expence with Mr. Cosway´. Neatly laid down and with some very light, extremely minor age wear, VGRichard Cosway (1742-1821) English portrait painter of the Georgian and Regency eras, noted for his miniatures. Cosway was married to Maria Cosway, the Italian-born painter who was a close friend of Thomas Jefferson.In 1784 the Cosways, who led a conspicuous and scandalous social life, moved into Schomberg House on Pall Mall, which became a fashionable salon for London society. Gainsborough was one of their immediate neighbours at the time, and his reference to iron in the present letter may have been in connection with alterations to Schomberg House, perhaps to the iron railings of the street facade.

JOBS STEVE: (1955-2011) American inventor and businessman, a pioneer of the personal computer revolution of the 1970s and 1980s, and the co-founder of the technology company Apple Inc. A rare and attractive framed presentation certificate signed (´steve jobs´) by Jobs, one page, slim folio (approximately 15 x 31 cm), n.p., n.d. The colour printed diploma, featuring the Apple Inc. rainbow logo at the head, was issued to company employee Jonathan Knowles following five years service, the text stating ´This certificate of recognition is given to those who have played a major role in the building of Apple´s phenomenal success. During the past five years you have given to Apple your talents, enthusiasm, and energy. We hope you share our feeling that the journey is the reward´. Signed by Jobs in black ink with his name alone to a clear area. Framed and glazed to an overall size of 6.5 x 13" (approximately 17 x 33 cm) and the plastic glaze engraved with a large and elegant numeral 5. About EXApple anniversary awards featuring authentic signatures of Jobs are are rare and desirable as the company soon progressed to issuing them with facsimile signatures.

Ralph Hedley, '84: oil on canvas, "Puppy Dog Eyes", boy with two terriers wanting a share of his lunch, 17 3/4" x 22", in gilt decorated frameCondition:There is an old repair.It has also been cleaned fairly recently.No other apparent repairs or damages.This has come from a private deceased estate.

DALWHINNIE 1992 DISTILLERS EDITION HIGHLAND SINGLE MALT Distilled: 1992Bottled: 201043% ABV / 70cl Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland and, as such, it also boasts the lowest average temperature range. The obvious benefit of this is a lower “angel’s share” lost from casks in their warehouse, but it also keeps their external worm tubs cool, causing the spirit vapour from the stills to condense very quickly. Combine this with a distillation process which strives to minimise copper contact, and Dalwhinnie distillery produces a heavy, sulphury new make spirit that needs to mellow in refill wood for 15 years before its signature sweet, honied style fully emerges.

Follower of Domenico Beccafumi,  Italian 1486-1551- Study of a group of figures; oil on paper laid down on panel, 32 x 59.8 cm. Provenance:  Private Collection, UK. Note:  The head types in this unfinished composition appear to be stylistically and technically comparable to a group of head studies in oil on paper by Domenico Beccafumi, which are connected to a series of frescoes in La Sala del Concistoro in the Palazzo Pubblico, Siena. Some of these studies share with the present work a characteristic technique, with outlines of the nose, eyes, and mouth made with thick dark paint, and the neck, back of the head, and fingers with elegant lines of the brush. The lively arrangement of the heads on the present sheet recalls Beccafumi's work in Siena Cathedral, and in particular the artist's designs for the pavement tiles. Furthermore, the dramatically lit heads here can loosely be compared with Beccafumi's oil sketch on paper 'Head of Thrasybulus' in the Pierpont Morgan Library, New York [no.I,19b]. It has been suggested that the present work is a representation of the Hebrew story 'The Judgement of Solomon'.

The notable Second War Immediate D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flying Officer A. H. Horry, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, a Bomb Aimer in No. 9 Squadron in the decisive attack on the Tirpitz on 12 November 1944 Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1332586 F/Sgt. A. H. Horry. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, good very fine (5) £7,000-£9,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- D.F.M. London Gazette 30 January 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘As Air Bomber, this N.C.O. has taken part in many sorties including the last two attacks on the German battleship Tirpitz. On the first attack which was undertaken from a Russian base, he gave great assistance to his captain, by successfully map reading in very bad visibility, but was prevented from taking part in the attack by the unserviceability of his aircraft. On the last two attacks, which necessitated very long journeys, Flight Sergeant Horry again assisted his pilot and navigator by the accuracy of his map reading. In the actual bombing of his targets he has shown the greatest coolness and steady determination to drop his bombs upon the target. He has at all times shown the greatest keenness to operate and has proved a most valuable member of a very good crew.’ Remarks by Base Commander: ‘A key member of a very good bombing team. For his share in the successful attack on Tirpitz I recommend the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.’ Arthur Henry Horry was born at Bungay, Norfolk, on 10 September 1923, and enlisted in the Royal Air Force in January 1941. Having undertaken training in Canada, he returned to the U.K. in March 1943 and was advanced to Flight Sergeant at the end of the year. In June 1944, he commenced his first operational tour as a Bomb Aimer in No. 106 Squadron, a Lancaster unit based at R.A.F. Metheringham. Over the coming weeks, he completed 19 sorties, mainly to France, including strikes against the V.1 weapon sites at Saint-Leu-d’Esserent in early July and at Trossy St. Maxim on successive nights in early August. Transferring to No. 9 Squadron in September 1944, he undertook specialist training at R.A.F. Bardney in readiness for the Tirpitz operations, and participated in a successful ‘Tallboy’ strike on the Sorpe Dam on 15 October 1944. His first Tirpitz mission was curtailed by poor weather but, on 29 October 1944, he and his crew reached their designated target, as confirmed by the squadron’s operational record book: ‘Primary attacked at 0855 hours … centre of ship in [Horry’s] bomb sight. Light and heavy flak moderate to light from shore batteries and Tirpitz, which was also firing heavy guns from aft. Rear Gunner saw a direct hit on the bows of the Tirpitz, followed by a big explosion and column of brown smoke.’ But it took another strike to finish the job, namely Operation ‘Catechism’ flown on the 12 November 1944, a task delegated to 9 and 617 Squadrons under the overall command of Wing Commander J. B. ‘Willy’’ Tait, D.S.O., and undertaken from a base in Russia. The attack was a resounding success, three direct hits in quick succession causing Tirpitz to capsize. Horry’s role as Bomb Aimer was patently a crucial one and it’s not without interest that No. 9 Squadron claimed it was their aircraft that obtained the vital hits. And it was to the Wireless Operator in Horry’s Lancaster that fell the duty of signalling H.Q. in the event of Tirpitz’s demise, a duty duly fulfilled and the news rapidly passed to the B.B.C. for a broadcast was made as the Lancaster crews were still over Norway. Horry was subsequently among ten aircrew to be recommended for a decoration on the same occasion, the rest of them being awarded the D.F.C., thereby making his D.F.M. a unique squadron award. The covering notes for the recommendations state: ‘These members of aircraft crew have each completed many operational missions and have displayed the highest standard of keenness and determination throughout. On 12 November 1944, they participated in the decisive attack on the German warship Tirpitz, a target against which all of them had previously been in action. On this last occasion the big battleship was sunk. The success achieved reflects the greatest credit on the efforts of these members of aircraft crew who, in their various capacities as pilots, navigators and air bombers displayed skill, courage and resolution of a high order.’ Horry went on to complete his operational tour, attacking specialist targets such as U-boat pens, viaducts and flying-bomb sites. Commissioned in February 1945, he was finally discharged as a Flying Officer in February 1946. Sold with two original letters from the recipient, which outline his wartime career, an aircrew reunion photograph, and copied research.

Duppy White Jamaican Rum 700ml, Duppy Share Caribbean Spiced Rum 700ml, Greedy Fox Dark Rum 700ml, Havana Club Original White Cuban Rum 700ml.

Arabia Finland "Ruija" Ceramic Coffee Cups and Saucers SetThis refined set of six ceramic coffee cups and matching saucers originates from the renowned Finnish ceramics manufacturer, Arabia. The design is named "Ruija" and features elegant floral or foliage motifs in dark shades of brown and black, with each cup and saucer having a dark brown rim. The cups come with handles, and both the cups and saucers share a consistent design that highlights a sophisticated natural theme. The inscriptions on the base clearly state "ARABIA FINLAND," "Ruija," "DISHWASHER-PROOF," and the number "26," indicating its dishwasher-safe quality and possibly referring to a model number. This set epitomises Scandinavian ceramic craftsmanship and design.

Collection of Handcrafted Ceramic Bowls A collection of approximately 20 handcrafted ceramic bowls in varied sizes and finishes. The bowls exhibit a range of glazing styles, including muted pinks, beige, earthy reds, teal blue, and plum. Notable features include spiral and concentric patterns, speckled and crackle glaze effects, and a mix of matte and glossy finishes. Most pieces share rounded forms with minor irregularities, indicative of wheel-thrown techniques, with diameters estimated between 10 cm and 20 cm. Likely originating from the mid-to-late 20th century to contemporary times, these bowls display characteristics of studio pottery, potentially created by a single artisan or workshop, with no visible maker’s marks.

Share Certificates: 'The Consolidated Gold Mines of Western Australia' 100 shares; together with another 'Imperial Western Australian Corporation Limited' 100 shares, both dated 1895, former 24 x 31cm. (2)

Civil Rights.- Black Panther (The), 21 issues, a few leaves detached, a few stains, lacking one or two ff., light browning, wear to edges with short tears and chips, occasionally into text or image, c.445x 290 mm, San Francisco, by The Black Panther Party, 1967-71; sold as a periodical not subject to return (21)*** A variety of The Black Panther newspapers, the official newspaper of the Black Panther Party. The newspaper allowed the Party to share their activities and ideologies across the United States.

A QUANTITY OF CAMERAS, BINOCULARS, ETC TO INCLUDE FUJIFILM FINEPIX S, KODAK EASY SHARE ZD710, AGFA ISOLY - ALL CASED, PRINZ 10 X 50 BINOCULARS, VINTAGE LEATHER BOUND BINOCULARS AND A LORUS AND TIMEX WATCHES

This charming Royal Copenhagen porcelain figurine depicts a pair of rabbits, delicately sculpted in a naturalistic pose. Crafted in fine white porcelain with soft pink and green accents, the rabbits appear to share a leaf, adding a touch of whimsy and warmth to the piece. The figurine is marked on the underside with the iconic Royal Copenhagen backstamp, along with the model number 917, verifying its authenticity and craftsmanship.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 4"L x 2.25"HCountry of Origin: DenmarkCondition: Age related wear.

Ephemera, a large group of banknote/money related ephemera, political satire, share certificates, cheques, spoof notes, printers test notes, training notes, a few postal orders, stamps and postcards, hell notes, Western Australia Ration tokens, Euro SPECIMEN sets, Food stamps, a good group to sort

A collection of Chelsea ephemera 1960s including Reports and Accounts details 1907 to 1974 and 1977 and 1978, two programmes v. Manchester United, 28th April 1973, v. Ville De Belgrade, 29th April 1959, Share Certificate, 1969, various letters, Dividend details etc

Norman Giller (journalist) - TLS dated 7/9/75 to Eric and his wife thanking them for allowing them to share the wedding of Gail and her husband Paul. This item was sent to, and are from the collection of, Eric Morecambe. Item will come with a signed black and white photograph of Ernie Wise along with an unsigned colour photograph of Morecambe and Wise. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

This is an exquisite early Renaissance polychrome wood sculpture depicting Saint Martin of Tours on horseback, captured in the moment of his legendary act of charity. In a dynamic and expressive pose, Saint Martin turns gracefully to share his cloak, symbolizing compassion and selflessness, a defining moment in Christian iconography.This piece is attributed to the French Lorraine School, a renowned artistic tradition that flourished in northeastern France during the late Gothic and early Renaissance periods. Lorraine artists were known for their expressive religious sculptures, seamlessly blending Gothic traditions with Renaissance humanism. The region's sculptors mastered naturalistic detailing, particularly in facial expressions, drapery, and anatomical realism, all of which are evident in this piece.The French Lorraine School retained strong Gothic influences throughout the late 15th century, while gradually incorporating Renaissance realism and emotional expressiveness into the early 16th century. This sculpture likely dates to the late 15th or early 16th century (circa 1470-1520). Its stylistic elements reflect the artistic traditions of this period, particularly those seen in works by Lorraine sculptors influenced by early French Renaissance carving techniques and the expressive stone sculptures of Ligier Richier (circa 1500-1567).Carved from wood with traces of original polychrome, the sculpture would have once been richly colored, enhancing its lifelike presence. The detailed rendering of Saint Martin's garments and the horse's dynamic posture is characteristic of Lorraine craftsmanship, while the subject matter reflects the region's deep devotion to saints and narrative-driven religious art.Saint Martin of Tours (circa 316-397 AD) was a Roman soldier-turned-bishop, renowned for his charitable deeds and monastic reforms. His act of dividing his cloak to clothe a beggar-immortalized in Christian legend-became a powerful symbol of generosity, inspiring countless artistic interpretations. His legacy endures through Martinmas (November 11), a feast day celebrating his contributions to the Church and European religious life.Approximate Dimensions: 34"L x 13"W x 45"H.Artist: French (Lorraine) SchoolIssued: Circa 1500Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: FranceProvenance: John and Johanna Bass Collection, New York, NY; Bass Museum of Art, Miami Beach, FL, 1963. Condition: Age related wear. Right hand is missing. The horse is made of two pieces that need to be reattached. Loss of polychromy.

Terry Pratchett & Stephen Baxter, complete set of 'The Long Earth' series of science fiction novels, all collectors limited editions, each being one of 825 respective copies only, all published London, Doubleday, all original pictorial boards, orig. pictorial slipcases, all pristine in original shrink wrap, comprising 'The Long Earth', 2012, 'The Long War', 2013, 'The Long Mars', 2014, 'The Long Utopia', 2015, 'The Long Cosmos', 2016. The Long Earth is a collaborative science fiction novel series by British authors Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter. At the time of Pratchett's death, three novels had been released, with a fourth published on 23 June 2015 and the fifth published on 30 June 2016. The original basis for the series was Pratchett's then-unpublished short story "The High Meggas", which he wrote as a starting point for a potential series while his first Discworld novel, The Colour of Magic, was undergoing publication. The success of The Colour of Magic prompted Pratchett to put the story aside until the idea resurfaced in 2010 following a conversation with his American agent, and discussion with Stephen Baxter prompted the development of the first book, and the collaboration between the two authors. The Long Earth is a name given to a possibly infinite series of parallel worlds that are similar to Earth, which can be reached using an inexpensive device called a Stepper. The "close" worlds are almost identical to Earth, while others differ radically. Despite this they all share one similarity: on none are there or have there ever been humans. The books explore the theme of how humanity might develop when freed from resource constraints: one example Pratchett has cited is that wars result from lack of land, and he was curious as to what would happen if there was no shortage of land or other resources. A very scarce complete collectors limited edition set (5)

(ARR) Aardman Animations - From The Estate Of Bob Baker (Writer) - Wallace & Gromit - Nick Park (creator) - a unique watercolour and ink painting celebrating Bob Baker's 80th Birthday, by Nick Park. The comical study depicts Baker within The Wrong Trousers, surrounded by Gromit, Feathers McGraw and Shaun The Sheep. The piece is titled 'Crackin' Big Birthday Bob!' and carries a further message in Park's hand to the lower edge 'Congratulations Bob from Wallace and Gromit and all your pals at Aardman ', Park has signed the piece to the corner. Conservation framed and glazed. Total size; 48cm x 37cm. A unique piece of Aardman Animations related memorabilia. Robert ‘Bob’ Baker (1939 to 2021) was a British television and film writer. He was best known for working on the original series of Doctor Who – during which he co-created the now iconic character of K9, and for being a co-writer of the Wallace and Gromit films The Wrong Trousers, A Close Shave, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit and A Matter of Loaf and Death (in which the character Baker Bob is named after him). Baker’s work with Aardman Animations earned him a share of two Academy Awards, and two BAFTAs. Baker was born in St George, Bristol. Provenance: originally sold in our March 2023 sale 'The Estate Of Bob Baker', and supplied with its original certificate signed by Baker's wife.

An exceptional early BaKota maskThis “cubist” helmet mask is from the Willy Mestach collection. An artist himself, his collection was focused based on personal aesthetic choices, not on a geographic or intellectual level but by a strong emotional and intuitive response to African art. Each object in his collection related intrinsically to all others, creating an ensemble widely considered as one of the best collections of African art.What we must consider for these large helmet masks is their visual functioning. The white of the Kaolin with little specs of reflective mica would have been spectacular in the reflection of large fires during the night rituals. All these masks are made with the graphic qualities that would be emphasized by strong contrasts, creating a vibrant moving spectacle of reflection and shadows. Both masks are said to perform during night festivals, and they all share the same features; clear white lime applied that refers to the afterlife contact with the ancestors, while the “Empoli” masks show the red ochre that symbolizes warmth and strength. This is a quality that Willy Mestach surely had seen when he added this mask to his collection.We know only of a few early “Empoli” ; An Empoli in the De Menil collection in Houston, a white Fang helmet mask from George Bracques and the Empoli from Paul Guillaume. All of these mask’s share similar features; kaolin-lightened faces—with narrow noses, defined nose lines and eyebrows, and diminutive, pursed mouths— all characteristic of its genre in the Northwest of Gabon, independent of the people who made them and their function. These masks can be found amongst a few tribal regions in this region of Gabon; the Kota, The Fang, the Mahongwe and the BaKwele but even though they look like a quintessential African mask, very little is known about them. The angular "Empoli" masks seem to relate more to male figures with its crest on the head, probably a male forest spirit, whilst the round-faced “moon” masks are more feminine, sometimes called “Ngontang” or young girl. We know most about the female “Ngontang” female helmet masks and less about the male “Empoli” but that they were of great importance in performances, dances that contributed to the prestige of his patrons.64 cmProvenancefrom the collection of Willy Mestdagh, BrusselsLiteraturePublished in Bastin (Marie-Louise), "Introduction aux Arts de l'Afrique Noire", Arnouville: Arts d'Afrique Noire, 1984:259, #269

Bushmills 1975 Millennium Malt Single Cask #151 "The Angels' Share" Bottle Number 151 of 278 (Please note dusty/soiled bottle and outer sleeve) Whiskey/Whisky

1866-86 overseas mail collection arranged on leaves including: 1866 cover to Chemnitz, Saxony, franked by 6d lilac Pl. 5 (SG 97) tied by Nottingham duplex for JA 4 66 and routed "Via Ostend" with blue Aachen transit cds for the 6th, complete with original contents, 1876 double rate cover to Durban, Natal endorsed "By private ship", franked by 1s green Pl. 12 (SG 150) and tied by London E.C. duplex for JU 5 76 with Durban receiver on reverse for AU 8 with a red "6d" accountancy handstamp indicating the colony's share of the postage, 1876 cover to Vera Cruz, Mexico, carried by French packet from St Nazaire, franked by 1s green Pl. 12 (SG 150) and tied by London duplex for 18 DE 76, 1884 double rate cover to Maryborough, Queensland franked by five 1d lilacs (SG 172) tied by Ventnor duplexes for JA 1 84 and backstamped by Brisbane/Queensland cds for FE 14 and faint Maryborough receiving cds. A fine group, well suited for the online retailer. (14)

A polychrome print of Horatio Viscount Nelson, 12 x 10cm a Gibraltar Gas Company share certificate, and an engraving of Paris. (3).

**Please note this vehicle is not single ownership as erroneously catalogued**One of just 25 UK-supplied, right-hand drive examples of Mercedes-Benz' much revered 507bhp 'super-coupé. Following on from the SLK55 AMG Black Series, Mercedes-Benz launched the CLK63 AMG Black Series - a limited edition coupé (only) model with just 700 examples produced worldwide between April 2007 and March 2008 - and a car that AMG says was largely inspired by the Porsche 911 GT3 RS. 'It 's pretty hardcore. We’ve got down to 7min 52sec on the Nürburgring….and that was in traffic. I don’t think we’ve ever done a more complete performance car' , says Tobias Moers, the man who oversees the engineering, development and testing of Mercedes-Benz’s AMG range.The CLK Black Series is based around the regular CLK63, but this is no ordinary AMG Mercedes as, although the two share the same driveline, the Black Series is a very different car. With a huge front spoiler designed to force cooling air into an enlarged radiator whilst also dialling out lift to make it more neutral at speed, the CLK Black Series instantly appears more menacing than the standard coupé. Bulging wheel arches incorporated into the body panels, air vents in the front wings, a deep rear valance and a carbon fibre rear spoiler complete the makeover. That and a set of 19" alloys weighing just 11kg each – 3kg lighter than those of the standard CLK63.Inside, the differences are also obvious, with carbon fibre-reinforced trim on the door inserts and centre console, a forged aluminium gear selector, a flat-bottomed wheel, expensive bucket seats and AMG also replaces the rear bench with two trimmed wells.The CLK Black Series utilises AMG's mighty (and largely hand-built) M156 V8, the brand's first entirely self-built engine launched in 2005 and undoubtedly one of the greatest production car V8s ever built. Power is up from the 478bhp of the standard CLK63 AMG to 507bhp at 6,800rpm, offering an impressive power-to-weight ratio of just over 300bhp per tonne whilst torque remains the same with 464lb/ft at 5,250rpm. Upgrades to the power unit include the adoption of a larger magnesium dual-intake manifold with two internal butterfly valves, a reworked, less restrictive exhaust system and remapped electronics resulting in a sound track that is rather addictive, described as a subdued rumble gradually building into a deep roar before erupting into an all-guns-blazing blare.Power is channelled through Mercedes’ SpeedShift 7G-Tronic gearbox (with Sport and Manual modes) but fettled by AMG for more efficient changes. It's considered a very versatile transmission, being able to swap-up smoothly under light loads but also extremely precise under hard acceleration through the wheel-mounted paddles. All the power is channelled through a suitably beefed-up drivetrain including a limited-slip differential with its own oil cooler and pump to keep temperatures in check. As those wheel arches suggest, there have been major revisions underneath, with the front track widened by 75mm and the rear by 66mm, bestowing the car with real race car agility – again, reinforced by the fitment of adjustable springs and shock absorbers that allow you to set your own compression and rebound rates. However, the CLK Black Series is also a compliant and usable road car (air-conditioning and cruise-control are still present) with AMG allowing enough suspension travel to ensure acceptable levels of comfort.The steering too is very well engineered, providing excellent feedback, whilst prodigious grip, helped no doubt by the huge 285/30 R19 Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres, allows the car to carry big speeds into corners and then dispatch its power with real conviction. Meanwhile, the array of driver aids, including a specially calibrated ESP, are nowhere near as intrusive as in the standard CLK63 AMG, so lurid power slides are part of its repertoire, if that's on the agenda.Mercedes claims the 0-62mph time has dropped by 0.3 seconds to just 4.3 seconds, however the marque is notoriously conservative when it comes to quoting acceleration. Top speed is limited to 186mph - 'It is capable of more' says Moers.The car presented here is a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series and is one of just 25 UK-market/right-hand drive cars produced. It looks particularly striking in Black Metallic, apt for such a purposeful Black Series car, has covered 24,600 miles from new and benefits from a comprehensive service history, the most recent carried out at Sytner Mercedes-Benz of Bath in November 2024.On offer from a private Collection of special cars, it has been used sparingly but always meticulously stored and serviced. This is an opportunity not to be missed, as trying to find such a rare and revered car in right-hand drive, with such low mileage and diligent single ownership, is close to impossible.Arguably, the CLK63 AMG Black Series offers better value for money than other comparable limited edition Mercedes supercars of this era. As we know, cars like these, produced in short runs with bespoke large capacity and naturally-aspirated engines are less likely to be offered by manufacturers in the future and are destined to become even more collectable.The last word should really come from Jeremy Clarkson, a former owner of a CLK63 Black Series - 'For sheer excitement, the CLK Black is a match for absolutely anything. Since my test car went back to Mercedes, I have been thinking about it a lot. Because I’m not sure that anyone’s life is quite complete unless they have one'.SpecificationMake: MERCEDES-BENZModel: CLK63 AMG BLACK SERIESYear: 2007Chassis Number: WDB2093772F243015Registration Number: FG57 XVVTransmission: Semi-auto Engine Number: 15698260020175 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 24600 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black / AnthraciteClick here for more details and images

Railway Share Certificates: two attractive railway share certificates issued by the Guantanamo Railway Co in Cuba 1859, each bearing a vignette showing an engine and carriages

Camera Collection: a good lot to include vintage modern cameras, with examples of Rollei A110 in its original leather wallet (see 2nd image), Kodak Colorsnap 35, Portrait Brownie No.2, Cornet F20, Ensign Selfix 20, Polaroid 635 boxed, Polaroid EK4, Kodak Easy Share C813, B-10 35mm camera, Konica A4, Halina Vision, Cannon PowerShot A520, Fujiflim Fotonex, Canon Ixus x2, Fujifilm Endeavor - plus light meters, flashes filters et al (2 boxes)