A set of four 19th century dark coloured glass decanters of flattened ovoid form, all with stoppers, each painted to the front with a titled portrait of 'Field Marshal Duke of Wellington', 'Admiral Nelson', 'Willem V' and 'Prasident Wassington, the reverse side enamelled with a flower amongst scrolling foliage, each decanter and stopper numbered to undersides in Roman numerals, height 21.8cm, s.d. (4)
about Lot 122
Two cases of LPs (approximately 63 in total) and a case of 45 singles records, the LPs include The Jam - Dig The New Breed, The Beatles - 1962-1966, The Doors - The Doors, David Bowie - Hunky Dory and Scary Moments, The Best of Jefferson Airplane, Patti Smith Group - Easter, Bruce Springsteen - The Wild, The Innocent and The E Street Shuffle, Darkness on The Edge of Town, The River,Born In The USA , Greetings From Asbury Park, N.J., Nebraska and Born To Run, John Lennon - The Collection, Iggy Pop - Lust For Life, Eric Clapton - Backless and Timepieces, the Best Of, Doc Holliday - Doc Holliday Rides Again, U2 - Live Under a Blood Red Sky, and The Unforgettable Fire, Bad Company- Straight Shooter, The Rolling Stones In Concert, etc (3 cases)
about Lot 157
***In container awaiting collection by Proovia 16.01.25 with Lot No. 774*** An Arts & Crafts style oak Monk`s bench \ hall bench, curved back rail with central fan shaped carved foliate decoration, heart shaped pierced decoration to arm rest, lift up seat with cupboard interior, 79 x 33 x 69cm
about Lot 956
A group of 11 to Colonel E S W Waley / late Captain 16th Battalion London Regiment, Queens Westminster Rifles. The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire O.B.E. Silver Hallmarked. 1914 Star with copy bar. Correctly impressed Lieut E.G. S. Waley. 16/ Lond: R. British War Medal, correctly impressed Capt: E. G. S. Waley Victory Medal with MID emblem, correctly impressed Capt: E. G. S. Waley 1939 to 45 Star Africa Star Defence Medal War Medal G.V.R .Officer Territorial Decoration, dated 1943 G.V.R. Special Constabulary Medal. Correctly impressed Eric. G.S. Waley Egyptian Order of the Nile 4th Class Condition GVF Court mounted by Spink. In a high-quality contemporary leather display frame. The group likely is regimentally unique or at least to someone who served in the 16th Bn. Eric George Simon Waley was born on the 29th of August 1891 in Paddington London, the son of Alfred and Laura. The family were Jewish and were active members of the local Synagogue. Eric was educated at Eton School and as a young man entered the Stock Exchange, as had his father and brothers. He was commissioned into the 16th battalion London regiment - (County of London) Battalion (Queen’s Westminster Rifles) on the 19th of May 1911, serving as a territorial. When the Great War broke out, he volunteered for overseas service and went to France on the 1st of November 1914 with 1/16th Bn serving in C Coy. Later in the war with 2nd/16th , Waley served in Palestine and Egypt, being Mentioned in Despatches (5th June 1919) and awarded the Egyptian Order of the Nile 4th Class (13th January 1920) Waley was awarded the O.B.E. in 1920 for his service during the War. In between the Wars he remained a territorial with the Kings Royal Rifle Corps and served in the Special Constabulary in Reigate, eventually rising to Divisional Commandant. When WW2 broke out he was commissioned as Major in the Royal Artillery and for a time commanded the 43rd Bn of the 148th Light Anti-Aircraft battery, Royal Artillery. He saw service in the Middle East and became dangerously ill on the 4th of April 1942. Upon recovery he was posted to Eritrea, becoming part of the British Miliary Administration once the Italians were defeated. By the wars end he was promoted to Colonel. In civilian life once again, he returned to work and was very active in the community, working with the cadets, and being a major figure in the Royal British Legion. He supported hospitals and particular the welfare of nurses for whom he undertook many fundraising
about Lot 491
A pair of early to mid 20th century 18ct gold earrings, the screw thread earrings set with seed pearls and single cut diamonds, together with two carved jade panels (jade drops detached from earrings), together with a carved jade panel ring, earrings stamped 18ct, ring stamped 18ct and numbered 3501, approx ring size M 1/2, gross weight 9.8 grams
about Lot 683
A Mamod Traction Engine, T.E.1., in original box with instructions
about Lot 734
A Mappin & Webb silver plated Art Deco style two-piece Tea and Coffee Set with ebonised handles pattern number W27681, together with a similar Mappin & Webb plated tray
about Lot 938
New Zealand Medal dated 1863 – 65 to Thos Wheelton 70th Regt New Zealand 1845-66. Reverse dated 1863 to 1865. Correctly impressed 600 Thos. Wheelton, 70th Regt Condition, Good Fine (heavy edge bruising which effects the naming in places) Thomas Wheelton was born in Manchester in 1841. He attested as an 18 year old on the 21st of April 1859, giving his occupation as Labourer. He first serve with the 70th Regiment, seeing active service in New Zealand for which he was awarded the medal. This is confirmed in his service papers and on the roll. After 12 years service he renegade transferring the to Kings Own Scottish Borders. He finished his army career serving with Durhams. Thomas was discharged at Sunderland in May 1880.
about Lot 483
A yellow metal gem set pendant with chain, the pendant set with a central metal panel, with garnet accents suspended from a rope twist chain with pendant, pendant and chain unmarked, weight 24.5 grams.
about Lot 636
A collection of approximately two hundred and twenty seven LPs and singles in a yellow record case and two large boxes, genres include funk, soul and jazz, artists include Tom Scott, Herbie Hancock, Lee Ritnor, Grover Washington, Lonnie Liston Smith, Bob Marley, plus some artists from the 1980's including Stevie Wonder, Simple minds, Toyah Willcox, Desmond Decker, Ohio Players, Roy Ayers, Funkadelic, Bad Manners, Stanley Clark, Jimmy Hendrix, Deep Purple, Chic and Olympic Runners, etc, (3 boxes)
about Lot 755