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Lot 424

Various aircraft related books, to include The Air Forces of the World, Bomber Command 1939-45, The Gloster, further books relating to Vietnam, Spitfires, Hunters, etc. (2 shelves)

Lot 1304

Saliere/Dckeldöschen, Vietnam, 20. Jh., Silber 900/000, auf 3 Füßen, gebauchte Form, gewölbter Steckdeckel, Wandung mit Landschaftsdekor, komplett mit Löffelchen, Ø 6 cm, ca. 83 g

Lot 21

A box of silk clothing, including Egyptian dress and over gown, Alpaca cape, Gesair evening jacket with embroidery, 63% silk cream evening jacket, Betty Barclay silk shirt, wool coat with beautiful floral embroidery, red evening shirt, 100% silk trousers, cream trousers with various blouses, 100% silk gown from Vietnam, various summer tops from Kenya and Indonesia, two white handbags, sizes 6-10. Together with a quantity of belts and hats. Viewing recommended. (2 boxes)

Lot 35

A cabinet of butterflies and moths, approx 50w x 70h x 34 d cms. This cabinet contains ten drawers. Drawer 1 - containing various butterflies (various condition) to include Wall Butterflies, Speckled Wood, Small Heath, Grayling, Small Meadow Brown, Scotch Argus, Small Ringlet, Meadow Brown and Marbled. Drawer 2 - containing 17 butterflies, some Red Admiral and Painted Lady (poor condition) Drawer 3 - 52 butterflies ranging between Freija Fritillary, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock, Red Admiral and Painted Lady Drawer 4 - 30 various butterflies including Peacock, Cabbage White, 1 Camberwell Beauty, White Admiral and others (poor condition) Drawer 5 - 51 butterflies comprising Orange Tip, Holly Blue, Fritillary and others, Drawer 6 - 43 various Fritillary and Sipper butterflies Drawer 7 - 32 various butterflies to including two Swallowtail, two Plain Tiger Drawer 8 - 80 various species of small English butterflies to include Chalk Hill Blue, Scotch Brown Argus, Silver Studded Blue, small copper and others (many in poor condition) Drawer 9 - 15 butterflies comprising of a Forest Pearl, Grey Glass Tiger and other similar species Drawer 10 - 20 various species of butterflies to include an example of Jesters from Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam and Malaysia Peninsula. A painted Jezebel, Orange Albatross, Bemantistes Umbra plus others.

Lot 472

Falklands War Argentine Marines Combat Helmet: Helmet is complete with camouflage cover with rubber band and badge to front. Vietnam period steel shell with liner DSA 1967 ,para straps cut but studs still present, Owners name inside TOMAS GALLO and liner marked RI 25 , a good example of Argine combat helmet.

Lot 512

U.S. Military Bayonet US M5A1 by Columbus Milpar & Mfg, Vietnam War Era This U.S. Military Bayonet, specifically the US M5A1 model, was manufactured by Columbus Milpar & Mfg from Columbus, Ohio. Featuring prominently is the inscription "U.S." and "MIL PAR COL" located under the cross guard. This model is historically significant as it was likely used during the Vietnam War. The bayonet has a textured handle designed for a firm grip and a metal cross guard. The dimensions are precise: an overall length of 11.25 inches and a blade length of 6.5 inches. This item is available for in-person inspections – kindly contact us to schedule a viewing. Prior to placing a bid, prospective buyers are advised to personally verify the authenticity of the item. This item is available for in-person inspections – kindly contact us to schedule a viewing. Prior to placing a bid, prospective buyers are advised to personally verify the authenticity of the item.

Lot 217

Collection of Eight Boxed Military Memorabilia from Notable Brands This is a collection of eight boxed military items from notable toy brands such as Corgi, Britains, DCMT, Matchbox, and more. The collection includes a Lone Star Lorry, a 50th Anniversary Battle of Britain commemorative piece, and a Britains 9788 Army Group Kubelwagen with German Field Gun World War 2 Soldiers in 1.32 scale. A selection from the Unsung Heroes Vietnam Series is also included in this collection. Additionally, there is a battery-operated Scorpion Reconnaissance Tank amongst the items. All items come in their original boxes.

Lot 558

Dealers lot - Approx. 50 USA military cloth badges for Vietnam service

Lot 317

DAO HAI PHONG (Vietnamese b. 1965) "Whitewashed building with red trees" oil on paper, mixed media, signed and dated '95 lower right, purchased in Hanoi, Vietnam, 58 cm x 77 cm

Lot 2430

The Nam, a group of comics and graphic novels (Marvel Comics, 1987 onwards).The 'Name is a war comic published Marvel comics detailing the conflict in Vietnam from the perspective of active duty American soldiers. Featuring the first 3 collected edition graphic novels of Marvel comics series The Nam, with some additional issues.This lot features:The Nam (graphic novel) volumes 1, 2, 3.The Nam (1st series) Nos. 12, 13, 14, 16. 1st prints, cents copies. ~(7)Condition Report: Graphic novels in brand new unread High-Grade condition.Comics in Mid-Grade condition.

Lot 77

PRESS PHOTOGRAPHY - Vietnam War. A collection of 85 black and white and wireless photos, including 1990s reprints, including American prisoners of war under guard in Hanoi, Vietnamese refugees, Viet Cong outpost, North Vietnamese women enlisting in the militia, U.S Raids on Hanoi etc (some photos stuck together, others enhanced with pen for press publication)

Lot 383

Notaphily – A collection of foreign banknotes, varying condition, Austria 50 schilling, 1985 EF folded, 20 schilling 1985 AVF folded; Belgium three 20 Fr 1964 AVF another VF; British Armed Forces, £1 voucher 2nd ser. GEF; Bulgaria 100 lev, AEF sl. folding, 50 Lev AEF; Canada $1 1973 VF; Cyprus, £5 1990 VF folded, £1 1994 AEF, 50c 1988 AVF folded; France 100Fr 1997 AEF, 50 Fr 1989 EF, 50 Fr 1997 AVF; Germany, two 10Mk 1980 EF folded; Greece 100 Drachma blue Fair; Italy 5 L 1944 AF; Hong Kong, Japanese Occupation $100 (MA) F; $10 (MP) AVF, $5 (MR) AVF, two $1 (MO) F another (B/CR) VF, 5c (MT) AVF; Luxemburg 50 Fr GF, 10 Fr green; Malaya, Japanese occupation, 1 Rupee (BD) AVF; Peru 100 Intis 1987 CU; Spain 100 Ptas 1953 AVF; Switzerland 10 Fr Corbusier VF folded; Thailand 10 Baht brown; Tripolitania, Military Authority, 10 L 1943/51, Turkey three 100,000 L 1970 two AF another GVF, 20,000 L 1970, AEF folded, 10,000 L 1970 GF; USA $1 1986 ser. A GVF; Vietnam 20 Dong, blue poor; Yugoslavia three 100 Dinara 1978 AF and two GVF (qty)

Lot 228

Two folders containing mixed International banknotes from North Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Vietnam, etc. (approx. 330)

Lot 851

FORREST GUMP (1994) - Forrest Gump's (Tom Hanks) Load-Carrying Equipment with Light-Up Flashlight - Forrest Gump's (Tom Hanks) load-carrying equipment with a light-up flashlight from Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump. Forrest wore his utility belt while he was deployed in the army stationed in Vietnam in Lieutenant Dan Taylor's (Gary Sinise) unit. Forrest later used his flashlight to investigate a tunnel his unit bombed. This lot consists of an army green nylon belt, marked "ISS042568L," with various army green canvas pouches marked "ISS014836L"; a black rubber knife; two army green plastic canteens, with one marked "ISS014835L" and the other loose from the belt; and an army green plastic and metal U.S. MX-991/U flashlight. This flashlight lights up with two 1.5v "D" batteries inserted into the canister and the metal switch on the side turned on, illuminating a red light. The flashlight is engraved on the underside "ISS042028L." This lot exhibits production-added distress, red residue on one canteen, and grime on the flashlight.Estimate: $800 - 1,600Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, August 16th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, August 15th, Saturday, August 17th or Sunday, August 18th.

Lot 848

FORREST GUMP (1994) - Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue's (Mykelti Williamson) Fatigue Costume - Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue's (Mykelti Williamson) fatigue costume from Robert Zemeckis' Forrest Gump. Bubba wore his fatigues when he landed in Vietnam with his friend Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) to join Lieutenant Dan Taylor's (Gary Sinise) unit. This lot consists of an army green cotton long sleeve button down shirt (Size Large) with "U.S. ARMY" and "BLUE" embroidered patches on the front, and rank patches on the left arm marked "MPCC" and "BUBBA" and labeled "Mykelti Williamson" on a Motion Picture Costume Co. tag; and a pair of army green cotton pants (Waist 35 to 39) marked "BUBBA" and labeled "Mykelti Williamson" on a Motion Picture Costume Co. tag. This lot exhibits minor loose threads.Estimate: $1,500 - 3,000Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, August 16th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, August 15th, Saturday, August 17th or Sunday, August 18th.

Lot 1261

PLATOON (1986) - Chris Taylor's (Charlie Sheen) Army Fatigues - Chris Taylor's (Charlie Sheen) army fatigues from Oliver Stone's Platoon. Taylor wore his costume as he was dispatched to Vietnam to join the 25th Infantry Division platoon where he soon discovered a rift between the men, especially between Staff Sergeant Robert Barnes (Tom Berenger) and Sergeant Elias Grodin (Willem Dafoe). This lot consists of an army green cotton and nylon strap wrap marked "Chris"; an army green cotton coat (Size small regular) labeled "CHRIS #3"; an army green cotton shirt; and army green cotton combat pants (Size small regular) marked "Chris #2." This lot exhibits a tear on the side and sun-bleached sections on the shirt.Estimate: $1,500 - 3,000Bidding for this lot will end on Saturday, August 17th. The auction will begin at 9:30AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, August 15th, Friday, August 16th or Sunday, August 18th.

Lot 241

Corgi, Dragon Armour and similar, a boxed military group including Tanks, Vehicles and similar to include Dragon Armour Leopard 2A5 Tank, Corgi 50101 (Unsung Heroes) M151 A1 "Mutt" Utility Truck-USMC (Vietnam Series) and others. Conditions although unchecked generally appear to be Good to Excellent in generally Good boxes with possibly some scuffing, cracking and old price stickers, some boxes would benefit from a further clean. See photo.

Lot 74

Tray of Asian 'cash coins', including some from Vietnam as well as some early examples. Collectable grades: please examine the photographs provided.

Lot 75

Pin badges collection plus international airline tag buttons x 500 plus. Including Captain Marvel, Vietnam war, American political campaign buttons, Dan Dare from the Eagle etc

Lot 3312

Curiosity/Macabre : Chinese Torture and Public Execution Photograph Postcards, pair showing Lingchi “death by a thousand cuts”A rare pair of particularly graphic antique photograph postcards of Chinese torture. The first image showing a woman bound in a public space, the second showing the body with the breasts cut off (2). Lingchi "slow slicing" or "death by a thousand cuts" was a form of torture and execution used in China, Vietnam and Korea. A knife was used to methodically remove portions of the body over an extended period of time, eventually resulting in death. Lingchi was reserved for crimes viewed as especially heinous, such as treason.

Lot 44

Unique soldier related bottle was released to commemorate the end of the Vietnam War. The bottle originally contained 100-month-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Regal China Corp. embossed mark. Issued: 1975Dimensions: 5"L x 7"W x 8.5"HManufacturer: Regal China Corp. Country of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 383

Approximately thirty military books including sixteen Osprey publications Dutch Belgian Troops of the Napoleonic Wars, Chancellorsville 1863, Alexander 334-323 BC, Flags of The Reich, German Armoured Cars, Tobruk 1941, Guardacanal 1942, Marine Corps, Tank Battles in Vietnam, War on the Eastern Front and Encyclopaedia of German Tanks of World War Two etc

Lot 428

American Vietnam era helmet with lightweight inner, together with a British post-WW2 combat helmet and a French Police helmet

Lot 67

Collection of signed media cases and sleeves including Godfather Part III VHS sleeve signed by Al Pacino, Scent of a Woman VHS sleeve signed by Al Pacino, Love Actually DVD sleeve signed by multiple cast members, The Full Monty VHS sleeve, Shrek DVD sleeve signed Mike Myers, Good Morning Vietnam DVD sleeve by Robin Williams, Star Wars Saga DVD Pack Episodes 1 and 2, The Office DVD box set signed by Ricky Gervais and Mackenzie Crook, Rock DJ DVD signed by Robbie Williams, various VHS comedy - Only Fools and Horses, Cold Feet, Mr Bean, Victoria Wood; a signed The Evil Dead full uncut special edition DVD in presentation book 'Necronomicon Book of the Dead' signed by Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, etc.

Lot 70

DECORATIONS AND MEDALS OF THE REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM, AND UNITED NATIONS OF MEDALS AND MISSIONS NO. 29

Lot 720

World, a selection of World medals from various countries, to include South Korea, Thailand, Japan, China, Vietnam, Canada and United States of America (parcel), some possibly reproduction

Lot 334

King & Country - Vietnam Range, comprising: King & Country - Vietnam Range -VN-S03 ‘The VC Sampan Combo Set [Incorrect Figure Included]. Generally near Mint overall, now contained in a Generally Excellent [incorrect DD103] K&C set box. A Rare Early Issue

Lot 90

GORDON BROWNE watercolour – titled verso ‘Better Alone than in Bad Company’, 24 x 34.5cms. VIETNAMESE SCHOOL etching - traditional dancing figures with presentation plaque to the glass - Presented to Mr O C Wearne by the Assistant for Veterans Affairs, South Vietnam 1968, 40 x 63cms. MARY McCROSSAN watercolour - a large crowd of people at Chartres Market, signed and dated 1894, 17 x 32cms, and, JOHN PASKIN (20th Century) pastel - still life with walnuts, signed, titled on label verso, 27 x 37.5cmsProvenance: private collection Conwy

Lot 209

Diecast - a collection of x5 Corgi Military interest diecast models to include; Vietnam Legends M113 ACAV 8th Infantry US Army, VE Day Cruiser Tank MK VIII, German Tiger I Tank and more. 

Lot 301

VASE, Asien / Vietnam, Keramik, unter dem Stand mit ungedeuteter Schriftkartusche. Balustervase mit figürlichem, stilisiertem Reliefdekor, angelegt als umlaufende Friese. Cremefarbener Fond mit dunkelbraunen Akzentuierungen. H. 25 cm, D. 18 cm. (Partielles Krakelee).

Lot 117

SOUTH VIETNAM 10,000 DONG ND 1975 National Bank of Vietnam, the Independence Palace in Saigon at right watermark left, reverse with water buffalo at left, serial no. P1 327813, some small losses to lower margin of paper and lower left corner Provenance: Part one of a single owner numismatic collection, assembled in the 1970s and 80s and untouched for over 30 years Condition: For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.

Lot 542

Vintage Vietnam army helmet, with liner, good used condition

Lot 197

Vintage WW2 US Navy chief petty officer E1 rating fireman on board second class uniform for the Artificer branch, Engine room force , Metalsmith molder with a selection of marine corps lapel badges, to include Purple heart, Vietnam etc. Jacket in need of repairVF-211 Fighting Checkmates, USS Hancock, Bon Homme Richard, USS Constillation, USS Ranger, USS Kittyhawk, includes 4 tours of Vietnam, USS John C Stennis, to include tours Westpac Deployments, Gulf War, Operation Enduring Freedom

Lot 538

Vintage Vietnam army helmet, with liner helmet ground troops type 1

Lot 406

A collection of Original  WWI, WWII and later pins and badges framed as one lot. To include a 'Bomb Hanoi' Vietnam War pin. A WWI 'To Hell with the Kaiser' A WWII 'Hang Hitler' The Glass in one frame section AF

Lot 443

Military related books to include Military Transport of WWI and 2, The Vietnam War, The Armed Forces of WW2, and others Location:If there is no condition report shown, please request

Lot 118

The Illustrated History of the Vietnam WAR by Brian Beckett hardback book, 263 pages. Good condition. We combine shipping on all lots. Single book £5.99 UK, £7.99 Europe, £9.99 ROW. We can ship a parcel up to 20kg which will take approx. 40 books in UK £12, EUROPE £39.99, ROW, £59.99

Lot 89

American School, Vietnam war illustration, watercolour, 49 x 65cms, unframed

Lot 759

Sixty circulated world banknotes: Euro 20 Denmark krone 150 Hungary forint 500 Sweden krona 20 South Africa rand 40 Uganda shilling 85,000 Lesotho loti 300 Kenya shilling 420 Malaysia ringgit 621 Vietnam dong 182,000 Indonesia rupiah 15,000 Cambodia riel 100 Colombia peso 6,000 Nepal rupee 50 Isle of Man pound 3 Croatia kuna 80

Lot 199

MOKKALÖFFELCHEN, Satz von 6, Vietnam,relieferter Stiel, "Chua Buu Dai Son" buddhistischer Pagodenbaum und Mann mit Nón lá-Hut, L. 10 cm, verso bez "my nghe hai duong" sowie Beschau, zus ca 77 gr 900er Silber, dazu Etui

Lot 1424

Vier Lackpaneele. Vietnam. Je in Perlmutt intarsiert mit Vögeln und Bambusdekor, je 50 x 20 cm.

Lot 1428

Drei Lacktafeln. Vietnam. Je mit buntem Floraldekor bzw. Vögeln auf blühenden Zweigen, 30 x 30 / 40 x 30 cm.

Lot 1431

Paar Lacktafeln. Vietnam. Je in Perlmutt intarsiert mit Vögeln und Bambusdekor, je 60 x 40 cm.

Lot 1434

Drei Lacktafeln. Vietnam. Je in Perlmutt intarsiert mit Büffelreitern, Drachen und Bambus mit Reihern (19,5 x 30 / 40 x 30 cm); dazu Holzscheibe „Yin Yang, von zwei Drachen beschützt“, D=32 cm.

Lot 327

A Collection of Fifty Military Related Books, including American Civil War, Vietnam War and America's involvement in the Second World War, Naval Ships and Naval battles, Airforce and Aerial battles, Leaders and people of note in the First and Second World War, and Victoria Cross Heroes by Michael Ashcroft, in four boxes

Lot 592

Mixed collection of British and International coins loose and in fitted trays to inc. reproduction VC Croix Du Cambattant and Republic of Vietnam Service medals, 1877 Trade Dollar, 1888 and 1889, one dollar coin, etc.

Lot 53

Lovely, contemporary dining utensils with smooth lines and slight twist at neck. Lot includes 8 knives 9", 8 forks 8", 8 salad forks 7.25", 8 soup spoons 7.5" and 8 teaspoons 7". Sasaki Vietnam backstamp. Largest piece: 9"L x 1"W. Issued: 21st centuryDimensions: See DescriptionManufacturer: Sasaki CrystalCountry of Origin: VietnamCondition: Age related wear.

Lot 263

Banknotes of the World - inc Vietnam, Union of Burma, Myanmar , Hong Kong, British Armed Forces , Indonesia, Slovenia, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Suriname, Mozambique, etc approx 80

Lot 540

Vietnam 1964-73 (R. L. Hall R96358) very fine £140-£180 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK ---

Lot 1606

A collection of US military hats including Korean war, Vietnam war and other British examples

Lot 68

Alfredo Rostgaard (1943-2004) Screenprint Cancion Protesta Encuentro agusto 1967 Casa de las Americas cuba 1967 poster for a Protest Song "encounter" in the Casa de las Americas in Cuba. Famed and rarely seen Cuban silkscreen poster, CANCION PROTESTA (PROTEST SONG), originally created for a Vietnam War-era 1967 conference on protest music at the Havana-based cultural organization Casa de las Americas. This iconic poster, designed by Alfredo Rostgaard, was chosen to illustrate the cover of the 1970 book "The Art of Revolution," which introduced the world to Cuban revolutionary poster art. Rostgaard (1943-2004) once explained in an interview that he chose the image of a rose and two thorns and drop of blood for this poster because protest music is both beautiful and painful. 86 x 63cm (Asset No: HOA14)

Lot 2183

Ten Vietnam War period air force patches. UK P&P Group 1 (£16+VAT for the first lot and £2+VAT for subsequent lots)

Lot 253

Two boxes of GB & World Coins including GB Five Pounds x3, 1986 Commonwealth Games Two Pounds in case, Queen Victoria and later Half Pennies and Pennies, Queen Elizabeth II Sixpences, World coins are mainly modern along with World Banknotes including Bank of Israel 1000 Sheqalim 1983, Vietnam 50,000 Dong, 1988 central Bank of Ireland £1, 1997 French 100 Cent Francs etc

Lot 528

Six U.S.A. medals including 2x 60th anniversary of WW2, Florida national guard Faithfull service medal, Vietnam service medal, 50th anniversary of Korean war Medal and a Korea defence medal.

Lot 146

A collection of particoloured tourmalines, to include faceted, cabochon and rough examples. Featuring a square shaped approximate 27.72 carat pink and yellow particolour stone, marked as being sourced in Afghanistan and measuring 19mm x 12mm depth; an approximate 5.10ct green and white Tourmaline, again marked for Afghanistan; a "watermelon" parti-colour tourmaline, with chatoyancy in the green portion, approximate weight 2.31 ct; a parti-colour hexagonal crystal marked as being from Vietnam and an approximate 0.61 carat pink-white parti-colour stone. See photographs for further information. From a single owner collection of a Scottish gentleman.

Lot 92

Felix Droese, "6 Schlüssel im Holz" & "Die Kommission", 2 Holzschnitte und 4 Radierungen, je signiert, 1995/98Felix Droese, *1950 Singen, 2 Holzdrucke aus der Serie "6 Schlüssel im Holz", c- und d-Schlüssel im Holz, je signiert und datiert 1995 sowie 4 Radierungen aus der Serie "Die Kommission": "Bittstellergemeinschaft auf dem großen Marktplatz" / "Europäischer Gerichtshof fern vom Leben" / "Freiheitsbeeinträchtigte bei Laune halten" / "fachbestandslose autonome Teilgewalt", je signiert, datiert 1998, größtes Blattmaß 74 x 55 cm, o. RahmenZum Künstler: Von 1970 bis 1976 studierte er an der Kunstakademie Düsseldorf in der Klasse Peter Brüning, arbeitete jedoch hauptsächlich in der Beuys-Klasse. Der politisch in der Vereinigung Sozialistischer Kulturschaffender engagierte Künstler wurde bei einer Vietnam-Demonstration in Köln 1972 verhaftet und wegen schweren Landfriedensbruchs zu sieben Monaten Gefängnis, ausgesetzt zu drei Jahren auf Bewährung, verurteilt. 1986 übernahm er eine Professur an der Städelschule in Frankfurt am Main

Lot 116

λ&nbspDORA GORDINE (ESTONIAN 1895-1991) MARY VERA HEPWORTH NÉE HOPKIN Bronze with green patina Signed and numbered 1/2 53.5cm (21 in.) Provenance: Direct from the artist, sculpture for Mary's 21st birthday Thence by descent to the present owner  The sitter depicted in the present lot is Mary Vera Hepworth née Hopkin. She was born in Bangkok, Thailand on 20 September 1918. Her father was Harry 'Hoppy' Hopkin, then a journalist on the Straits Times, Singapore, and her mother was Nadia, a dancer, born in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia. Mary's grandfather, Engel, was a tailer in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia and was responsible for the clothes worn by the workers responsible for the construction of the Trans Siberian Railway. Many of his co-workers were circus people and taught Engel and his family a whole range of circus skills. Following the completion of the railway the group of worker's including Engel and his family decided to travel to Shanghai to become street entertainers.  After touring with Colonel Phyllis and his circus across China, Vietnam and Laos the family decided to buy a hotel, King Chulalonghorn himself becoming a habitué, as did the Sultan of Johore. Nadia and her sisters danced for the King at his Palace and were paid in gold. So when Hoppy, Mary's father walked in to the hotel, one day, on the lookout for a new story and his gaze fell on a dancing Nadia, he was struck. They were married, and had two girls, Nadia and Mary. Eventually Mary joined the Straits Times, to edit the society page, under the pen name Vera Ardmore - Ardmore being the name of the flats in which they lived. She had already met Dora as Hoppy had introduced Dora to Nadia as he thought her Russian/Ukrainian background would be of interest to her, and they all became friends. Some years later Hoppy came to London to join the Daily Mail as foreign editor. Dora heard of it and proposed they take the vacant house beside her newly built studios in Kingston which they did and was how and why, for a 21 birthday present, Dora sculpted Mary's nude figure.  Mary married Joseph Bulmer Hepworth on 27th June 1947, who was the grandson of Joseph Hepworth who founded the nationwide tailoring company Hepworths, whose trading name changed to NEXT in 1990. Condition Report: There is some light surface dirt throughout and patches of green verdigris to crevasses. Otherwise, in good original condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

Lot 346

USA FDC Personally Signed by Lt Col James Empey Army Air Force 5th Fighter Sqn During World War II, James Empey became a U. S. Army Air Forces ACE, credited with shooting down 5 enemy aircraft in aerial combat. Recalled to active duty in 1952, he subsequently served a combat tour in Vietnam as a Forward Air Controller, before retiring in 1972 as a U. S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel. CITATION enclosed First Lieutenant (Air Corps) James William Empey (ASN: 0-754606), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action against the enemy as a P-51 Fighter Pilot of the 5th Fighter Squadron, 52d Fighter Group, in action against the enemy in aerial combat in the European Theater of Operations His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army Air Forces. Good Condition. 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

Lot 345

USA FDC Signed by Commander Dean "Diz" Laird, the only known Navy ace to shoot down both German and Japanese planes during World War 11, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War and is given credit for 5 ¾ aerial victories. flew 138 fighter missions during World War II. and was awarded the DFC and the Congressional Gold Medal. Good Condition. 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

Lot 411

AN ASSORTMENT OF MILITARIA FROM DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, to include maps from Cambodia and Vietnam, a photo of Chu Tich Ho Chi Min, various Russian badges and a hat cockade, an East German side cap, a brown leather belt, a telescope that has paint losses on it, a Masonic Stewards metal Coronation medal, cap badges from different eras of the British Army, Vany badges and epaulettes and a collection of cloth patches that are mainly American, Customers must satisfy themselves prior to sale in regards to conditions and authenticity, viewing is advised, condition reports are available on request

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