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Lot 18: Follower of Hubert Robert, An architectural
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £3,000 - £5,000
Description: Follower of Hubert Robert, An architectural capriccio with figures before an obelisk, Oil on canvas 143 x 133cm (56 1/4 x 52 1/4in)
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Lot 33: After Robert Walker Portrait of Oliver Cromwell,
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,200 - £1,800
Description: After Robert Walker Portrait of Oliver Cromwell, Oil on canvas 76 x 63cm (30 x 25in)
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Lot 42: French School (late 18th century), Portrait of a
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £600 - £800
Description: French School (late 18th century), Portrait of a gentleman, Oil on canvas 47 x 38cm (18 1/2 x 15in)
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Lot 68: Circle of George Frederick Watts, Portrait of a
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £300 - £500
Description: Circle of George Frederick Watts, Portrait of a young man, said to be Robert Browning, Oil on canvas 42.5 x 36.5cm (19 3/4 x 14 1/4in)
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Lot 82: A French carved and giltwood wall mirror, in 18th
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £700 - £1,000
Description: A French carved and giltwood wall mirror, in 18th century style, 20th century, the cresting with twin amorini, 88cm high, 165cm wide
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Lot 88: A pair of French giltwood and composition wall
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £800 - £1,200
Description: A pair of French giltwood and composition wall appliques, in Louis XVI style, early 20th century, the back plates modelled as quivers of arrows, 74cm high, 50cm wide, 28cm deep
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Lot 93: A French carved and giltwood and marble topped
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £2,000 - £3,000
Description: A French carved and giltwood and marble topped side table, third quarter 19th century, bow fronted, the frieze with guilloche above swagged laurel leaves and fluted tapering legs, 98cm high, 214cm wide, 63cm deep
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Lot 106: A French kingwood veneered, gilt metal mounted and
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,500 - £2,000
Description: A French kingwood veneered, gilt metal mounted and marble topped side cabinet, 19th century, pair of double hinged grille panelled doors, plinth base, 98cm high, 176cm wide, 45cm deep
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Lot 113: A pair of French gilt metal and alabaster mounted
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £250 - £350
Description: A pair of French gilt metal and alabaster mounted three light candelabra, circa 1880, the urn sockets on foliate cast branches rising from urn stands, on conforming bases, 55cm high
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Lot 114: A pair of French gilt bronze and variegated cream
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,000 - £1,500
Description: A pair of French gilt bronze and variegated cream marble mounted urns, late 19th century, each with twin handles cast as bacchic masks, tapered foot, plinth base, 54cm high, 22cm diameter
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Lot 119: A French carved and giltwood framed cartel wall
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £700 - £1,000
Description: A French carved and giltwood framed cartel wall timepiece, with gilt on-mid blue circular Roman numeral dial and pierced brass hands set behind a convex glazed bezel within elaborate asymmetric rococo scroll carved gilt case incorporating a ho-ho bird to crest, approximately 76cm high
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Lot 120: A pair of French marmo nero Belgio and marmo rouge
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £600 - £800
Description: A pair of French marmo nero Belgio and marmo rouge griotte mantel urns, circa 1880, with gilt bronze mounts overall, 46cm high, 26cm wide
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Lot 135: A French upholstered and carved beech fauteuil,
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £200 - £300
Description: A French upholstered and carved beech fauteuil, early 20th century, padded backs, arm rests and seats, cabriole legs, 98cm high, 70cm wide
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Lot 140: A French mahogany and rosewood parquetry oval
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £400 - £600
Description: A French mahogany and rosewood parquetry oval occasional table, late 19th century, in Louis XVI style, the top and shelf below with repeating cube pattern, 46cm high, 68cm wide, 46cm deep
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Lot 146: A French walnut and upholstered fauteuil, in Louis
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £300 - £500
Description: A French walnut and upholstered fauteuil, in Louis XV style, early 20th century, with rocaille carved cresting to the backrest, padded back, seat and arm rest, acanthus carved cabriole legs and scroll feet, 107cm high, 69cm wide, 66cm deep
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Lot 147: A French carved, stained walnut, parcel gilt and
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £150 - £200
Description: A French carved, stained walnut, parcel gilt and upholstered stool, in Regence style, early 20th century, acanthus carved frame, cabriole legs, shaped stretchers centred by a finial, 41cm high, the seat 52cm square
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Lot 149: A French kingwood parquetry bureau plat, in Louis
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,200 - £1,800
Description: A French kingwood parquetry bureau plat, in Louis XV style, 19th century, leather inset top, with serpentine sides and three frieze drawers, cabriole legs and sabots, 76cm high, 125cm wide, 62cm deep
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Lot 157: A French carved and giltwood upholstered fauteuil
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £300 - £500
Description: A French carved and giltwood upholstered fauteuil in Louis XV style, late 19th century, with foliate carved backrest and arms
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Lot 158: A French Transitional kingwood and gilt metal
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £2,000 - £3,000
Description: A French Transitional kingwood and gilt metal mounted commode, late 18th century, breakfront with marble top above three short and two long drawers, tulipwood and green stained sycamore banded on shaped cabriole legs, 85cm high, 130cm wide, 60cm deep
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Lot 159: A French kingwood veneered bedside table, 19th
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £150 - £200
Description: A French kingwood veneered bedside table, 19th century, with shaped top, the central drawer opening as a reading stand, square section cabriole legs and sabots, 73cm high, 50cm wide, 34cm deep
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Lot 160: A French kingwood and marquetry decorated and gilt
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £800 - £1,200
Description: A French kingwood and marquetry decorated and gilt metal mounted secretaire a abattant, in Louis XVI style, late 19th century, with dove grey marble top, the fall front enclosing a fully fitted interior, above a pair of cupboard doors, shaped apron, square section legs, 144cm high, 93cm wide, 47cm deep
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Lot 165: A French fauteuil in Regence style, early 20th
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £400 - £600
Description: A French fauteuil in Regence style, early 20th century, with carved walnut frame and old burgundy velvet upholstery, open arms, shell carved frieze, cabriole legs, 101cm high, 75cm wide, 70cm deep
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Lot 203: A carved giltwood wall mirror in George III style,
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,200 - £1,800
Description: A carved giltwood wall mirror in George III style, after a design by Robert Adam, shaped plates within bell flower decorated frames, plinth section supporting a pair of griffins, surmounted by an urn, 137cm high, 52cm wide
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Lot 251: An Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted suite of
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £8,000 - £12,000
Description: An Empire mahogany and gilt metal mounted suite of seat furniture, stamped for Chateau de Saint-Leu, circa 1810, comprising five chairs, rectangular studded backs, the tapestry decorated with musical trophies and bouquets of flowers in medallions on garnet background, gilt metal anthemion mounts, open arms, arm supports carved as stylised female busts, anthemion mounted frieze and square tapered legs, two further armchairs with padded sides, of similar design, some chairs with a crowned stamp 'SL' and numbered top seat rails, 92cm high., 62cm wide, 60cm deep; together with a similar settee, of later date. For a related suite of seat furniture also bearing the stamp, see Christies Important French Furniture, 25th May 1993, New York, Lot 88. The 'SL' brand is that of the chateau de Saint-Leu, on the edge of the Fôret de Montmorency. In 1774, the late 17th century chateau belonged to Jean-Jacques de Laborde, banker to the Court, who carried out many improvements, particularly to the gardens. In 1777, the property passed to another well-known banker Nicolas Beaujon, who sold it in 1780 to the duchesse de Chartres, wife of Louis-Philippe-Joseph, duc de Chartres (1747-1793). The duc de Chartres, Philippe-Egalite, succeeded his father as duc d'Orleans in 1785; his wife was the daughter of the duc de Penthievre and granddaughter of the comte de Toulouse. The chateau was purchased by her in order to escape the notice of the duc de Chartres' many creditors. It was at Saint-Leu that madame de Genlis, their governess, educated the duc de Chartres' five children. On his succession in 1785, the duc d'Orleans sold the chateau de Saint-Cloud, an Orleans property, to Louis XVI. In 1792, the duc d'Orleans handed over the chateau de Saint-Leu to the marquis de Giac. In 1804, Saint-Leu was bought by Louis Bonaparte, King of Holland from 1806-1810, who became comte de Saint-Leu after his resignation in 1810, and from 1810-1815 the chateau was the home of his wife, Queen Hortense, daughter of Empress Josephine. Following the Cent Jours (June 1815) the chateau was bought by the last Prince de Conde and after his death in 1830 it was demolished.'
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Lot 259: A gilt metal and moulded and cut glass hung
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £3,000 - £5,000
Description: A gilt metal and moulded and cut glass hung chandelier in the French 18th century style, with waisted finials around the openwork frame, hung overall with faceted glass pendants, approximately 120cm high
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Lot 293: A French porcelain and gilt-metal-mounted
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £300 - £500
Description: A French porcelain and gilt-metal-mounted inkstand, circa 1900, modelled with a female figure emblematic of Water seated on a mirrored base, beneath a single candlebranch issuing porcelain flowers, 21cm high
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Lot 301: A French Louis XV style gilt brass mounted boulle
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £300 - £500
Description: A French Louis XV style gilt brass mounted boulle mantel clock retailed by W. Oppenheim, London and Paris, circa 1900, the eight-day striking movement with oval retailer's stamp W. OPPENHEIM, LONDRES PARIS and numbered 500, 87 to backplate, the circular gilt rosette centred blue on white enamel Roman numeral cartouche dial with convex bevel glazed brass bezel, the arched foliate-scroll engraved brass and mottled red shell marquetry veneered case with basket of fruit cast finial to the concave sided surmount above foliate cast crest issuing husk trails to the angles, the apron inset with a Sevres style porcelain plaque decorated with two cherubs at work, the sides with blind brass grille sound frets, the base with scroll cast angle mounts and integral scroll feet with leafy apron between, 37cm (14.5in) high
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Lot 302: A French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock,
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £250 - £350
Description: A French Louis XV style ormolu mantel clock, Unsigned, mid 19th century, The eight-day countwheel bell striking movement with silk suspension and Japy Freres MEDAILLE D'OR roundel over stamped 64 to backplate, the twelve-piece blue on white enamel Roman numeral cartouche numeral dial with scroll-chased centre and within convex glazed bezel, the waisted elaborate foliate scroll cast case with foliate spray surmount above flowerhead trellis cast shaped side frets and conforming infill to the shaped apron flanked by scroll supports, on integral conforming rococo cast open-work base with pierced feet, 36cm (14in) high
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Lot 326: A French Boulle mantel clock, late 19th century,
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £200 - £300
Description: A French Boulle mantel clock, late 19th century, the eight-day gong striking movement with circular white Roman numeral enamel dial in a waisted case with brass and red stained mottled shell foliate scroll marquetry decotated front and rocaille cast gilt mounts, the sides and rear ebonised, 30.5cm (12in) high
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Lot 366: A French amboyna, ebonised, rosewood and brass
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £300 - £500
Description: A French amboyna, ebonised, rosewood and brass strung coiffeuse, circa 1880, serpentine top centred with quarterveneered amboyna and an engraved brass plaque within ebonised and metal strung borders, opening to a mirror and a divided sliding drawer, on slender cabriole legs, 73cm high, 62cm wide, 42.5cm deep
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Lot 367: A French porcelain and gilt metal mounted
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £250 - £350
Description: A French porcelain and gilt metal mounted jardiniere, floral painted with pierced foliate rim and stand, 36cm x 34cm
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Lot 371: A French tulipwood and marquetry commode, in 18th
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £800 - £1,200
Description: A French tulipwood and marquetry commode, in 18th century style,19th/20th century, marquetry decoration depicting floral sprays, ribbon and a basket of flowers, red variated marble top, the top underneath bearing an indistinct stencil mark for 'HOPILLIART & LERUY PARIS' above three drawers, flanked by cupboards opening to shelves, on gilt metal mounted square tapered legs, gilt metal feet, 88cm high, 74cm wide, 36.5cm deep
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Lot 392: A French mahogany and sycamore and gilt metal
May 29, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
Newbury, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,000 - £1,500
Description: A French mahogany and sycamore and gilt metal mounted display cabinet, circa 1890, scroll and shell mounted frieze, glazed door opening to a velvet lined interior, cabriole shaped legs, galleried undertier, 170cm high, 73cm wide, 38cm deep
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Lot 6: AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £12,000 - £15,000
Description: A Superb and Extremely Rare WWII Pathfinder's CGM & DFM Group of 5 awarded to Warrant Officer Solomon Joseph Harold Andrew, No.35 Squadron, No.8 (Pathfinder Force) Group, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve; a veteran of a staggering 89 operational sorties and 315 hours of operational flying over France and Germany between November 1943 and April 1945, he was awarded the CGM and DFM for his role as an Air Gunner 'of outstanding ability' and considered to have skill 'second to none' in the Halifax and Lancaster bombers of No.8 Group - one of only 11 such gallantry combinations awarded, comprising: Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (Flying), GVIR (1715306 F/Sgt. S. J. H. Andrew. R.A.F.), Distinguished Flying Medal, GVIR. (1715306. F/Sgt. S. J. H. Andrew. R.A.F.), 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with copy 'France and Germany' clasp, War Medal 1939-45; the first two officially engraved, the remainder unnamed as issued, group court-mounted on board by Spink & Son Ltd, with reverse pin for wear. Group lightly toned with a few light hairlines and tiny contact marks in places, otherwise good extremely fine, and an extremely rare and desirable combination of awards. (5). ex Spink, 11th of May, 2001, lot 777 (cover group), sold for £8,050 hammer. CGM London Gazette 26.10.1945 DFM London Gazette 8.12.1944 Warrant Officer Solomon Joseph Harold Andrew was born in early 1924, in Lanner, near Redruth, Cornwall. Having previously worked as an agricultural labourer, he enlisted into the RAFVR in June 1942 at the age of 18. His remarkable operational career began in late 1943, being drafted into the elite Pathfinder Force of No.8 Group, No.35 Squadron, RAF - based at Gravely near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Initially equipped with Halifax Bombers (the squadron converted to Lancasters in March, 1944) the Pathfinder Force was comprised of picked, specialist crews of high skill and navigational ability, intended to precede the large-scale RAF bombing assaults by laying down target indicators to assist the following Bomber formations in finding their targets, all the while enduring the gruelling anti-aircraft 'flak' fire, harassment by enemy fighter aircraft and the general navigational difficulties of night-time raids. Flight Sergeant Andrew made his first sortie on the night of the 22nd of November, 1943, and was very much 'thrown in at the deep end', taking part in a bombing raid on Berlin itself. From this point onwards he was almost continuously involved in bombardment of strategic targets over France and Germany. After less than a year, in September 1944, he was recommended for the Distinguished Flying Medal, having already completed an impressive 54 sorties and 221 operation hours as Air Gunner, his recommendation for the DFM states: 'Flight Sergeant Andrew is a most efficient and capable Air Gunner who has shown the greatest determination when flying on operations. Many of the 54 bombing attacks against the enemy in which he has taken part have been against targets strongly defended by night fighters and Anti-Aircraft guns. It is considered that the high standard of efficiency attained by this N.C.O., together with his record of many operations successfully completed, fully merits the non-immediate award of the Distinguished Flying Medal'. Continuing in his role as Air Gunner, he continued to take part in further important bombing raids, and was regularly used as part of the crew of the Master Bomber aircraft - the lead bomber aircraft which used high-frequency radio to co-ordinate all other bombers towards an accurate target. In total, he would go on to complete a remarkable 89 sorties and some 315 hours of operational flying against numerous German and French targets. Completing 3 operational tours, he took part in raids on Frankfurt (thrice), Stuttgart (four times), Essen (four times), Bremen (twice), Duisburg (twice), Dortmund (thrice), Kiel (twice) and Dresden (once) - this the night of 13th and 14th of February 1945, when the resultant 'Firestorm' devastated an area of 1600 acres and killed tens of thousands. Andrew appears to have flown his last operational sortie on 24th of April 1945, against Neubrandenburg, and also appears to have assisted in the repatriation of POWs from Juvincourt on the 26th of May 1945. Warrant Officer Andrew's recommendation for the CGM in May 1945 states: 'Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Medal, Flight Sergeant Andrew has completed a further 35 bombing attacks against enemy targets as an Air Gunner in heavy bombers, with Path Finder Force. Many of his sorties have been carried out in the Master Bomber aircraft. He has always shown an extremely strong spirit of offence, plus skill at his job second to none. Flight Sergeant Andrew has earned for himself an excellent reputation as a Gunner in the Squadron and by his devotion to duty, has set an extremely fine example to all Aircrew. This N.C.O's fine record of service is considered worthy of the non-immediate award of a Bar to the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal (sic - this in error)'. By the end of WWII some 109 CGMs had been awarded to operational aircrew, of which 89 were issued to Bomber Command, with 59 awarded to aircrew aboard Lancaster Bombers. However, only 11 recipients were awarded the CGM and DFM in combination. This rare group sold with copy sortie summary, copy recommendations for awards and London Gazette mentions, original Central Chancery Investiture letter (dated 23.11.1945), 3 excellent original photographs, including photos of the recipient receiving of his awards at Buckingham Palace, and a photograph of the recipient and his crew with Lancaster bomber behind, and large photocopy 'Operation Record Book' for 35 Squadron P.F.F. from February 1944 to May 1945 giving detailed assessments of the aforementioned bombing raids, and printed copy extract from 'The Western Morning News' October 27th, 1945, mentioning the award of his CGM, and providing newly discovered information regarding his place of birth and date of enlistment. Genealogical records suggest he took a wife of the surname Holman, being married in Lewisham in late 1967
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Lot 8: AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,400 - £1,600
Description: A WWII Dunkirk and D-Day Operations 'Minesweeping' DSM Group of 6 awarded to Leading Seaman Robert Louis Rousseau, Merchant Navy, awarded the DSM for 'devotion to duty' aboard Motor Minesweeper HMS MMS-17, comprising: Distinguished Service Medal, GVIR (L.S. R. L. Rousseau, LT/JX 203783.), 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, War Medal 1939-45, Dunkirk Veteran's Medal; the first officially impressed, with box of issue, the remainder unnamed as issued, group loose, the latter framed with original named certificate. The first toned, lightly polished, group extremely fine overall. (6). DSM London Gazette 01.01.1945. Leading Seaman Robert Louis Rousseau was born in Bristol on the 9th of January 1922, but was raised in Brighton, the son of John and Phillis Rousseau. Having been raised on the Channel Coast and given that his father had been born in St Helens, Jersey , and had served as an Armourer with the Royal Navy, it appears to have been something of a forgone conclusion for Robert Rousseau to serve at sea, choosing the Merchant Navy. LS Robert Rousseau took part in the evacuation of British Forces from Dunkirk as part of 'Operation Dynamo' between the 27th of May and the early hours of the 4th of June 1940,whilst serving with the Merchant Navy (as shown by his certificate), and is believed to have served aboard one of the 'little ships of Dunkirk' - a flotilla of nearly 700 smaller merchant and fishing vessels, as well as a number of Dutch coasters, that assisted the larger British Fleet in removing as many soldiers as possible in that short window of opportunity. Later in the war, he was awarded the DSM for service with HM Motor Minesweeper 17, a Thornycroft Motor Minesweeper (these vessels known generally as MMS or 'Mickey Mouse'), which served as part of the 101st Minesweeping Flotilla, initially based at Gravesend. The 101st Minesweeping Flotilla played an important part in the intensive and largely unsung minesweeping operations prior to 'Operation Neptune' and the D-Day landings, later working from Lowestoft. In an attempt to clear the channel 'lanes' intended for the enormous 7000 or so vessels necessary for the landings, minesweeping flotillas worked tirelessly in June and July 1944 to ensure their safety from German acoustic and magnetic mines. In particular, on the 5th and 6th of June, right up to the point of the landings, the MMS Flotillas in fact led the way, undertaking the final and particularly risky minesweeping of the inshore areas as close to the shoreline as possible, to remove mines deployed to destroy smaller troop carrying landing craft bringing the soldiers to the beach. As described by the Naval Commander of the Western Task Force, Read Admiral Alan Kirk, US Navy: "It can be said without fear of contradiction that minesweeping was the keystone in the arch of this operation. All of the waters were suitable for mining, and plans of unprecedented complexity were required. The performance of the minesweepers can only be described as magnificent." Sold with original photograph of recipient in uniform, believed to be with his brothers, original letter of notification of the award of the DSM for 'gallantry in the face of the Enemy' as part of the New Year Honours, original certificate of identity slip pertaining to the award of a Naval Gratuity of £20 for the DSM, signed by the recipient, dated 4th of September 1947, and some useful genealogical research, showing that LS R L Rousse died in May 1985 at Brighton, and historical research, particularly relating to "Operation Neptune: the Minesweeping Operation 5-6June 1944", by David Verghese
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Lot 10: AWARDS FOR GALLANTRY AND DISTINGUISHED SERVICE
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £3,000 - £3,500
Description: A Scarce WWII Dunkirk 'Light Cars' MM Group of 3 awarded to Sergeant John Alexander Cross, Guards Armoured Divisional Signals, Royal Corps of Signals - whilst serving with the 11th Light Car Section attached to the 1st Head Quarters Battalion, he was awarded the MM for courage and devotion to duty in surviving an encounter with a German tank on the 26th of May, 1940, where he was wounded and his driver killed, but nevertheless made his escape and successfully delivered his despatches, comprising: Military Medal, GVIR (783320 Sgln. J. A. Cross. R. Signals.), 1939-45 Star, War Medal 1939-45; the first officially impressed, the remainder unnamed as issued, group loose. Old cabinet tone, the first with two edge bruises and light obverse scratch, very fine. (3). MM London Gazette 22.10.1940. Sergeant John Alexander Cross was born in 1908, the son of Alexander and Mary Cross of Govan, Scotland and was awarded the MM during the Battle of Cassel: "For courage and devotion to duty. On 26 May 1940 he was in a light car with despatches near Cassel. He met an enemy tank on the road which opened fire killing the driver and wounding Cross. He took the despatches from the car, crawled some distance along a ditch, being machine gunned at intervals from the tank. When he got clear he met a column of French transport, warned them of the presence of the tank, and diverted them to another road. He obtained a lift on a passing vehicle, delivered his despatches and returned to the unit with other messages before he had his wound dressed. He refused to be evacuated and carried on until embarkation on 28 May." We can only speculate as to the specific nature of the despatches in question, but given that the 26th of June was the day before the announcement of the retreat and evacuation from Dunkirk, it may have been very sensitive information. He married one Margaret Cross, of Auldern, Nairn, Scotland, and died between the 26th and 28th of May 1942 at Cucklington Camp, Somerset, at the age of 34, under currently unknown circumstances. He is buried in Glasgow (Cardonald) Cemetery.
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Lot 21: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £5,000 - £6,000
Description: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, 23rd June, 1795, with attractive contemporary silver replacement suspension and bar, with additional silver and glass encasement, this engraved in upright capitals (W. Symonds Midshipman); medal rim itself proud and of correct diameter, believed officially impressed naming beneath, with reverse pin for wear, reverse lunette now missing, with fitted leather and velvet box. Once roughly polished prior to encasement with associated hairlines, otherwise good extremely fine with lustre, silver encasement at reverse with a little damage at 12 o'clock, and a rare and interesting award to a Rear-Admiral. Rear Admiral Sir William Symonds CB FRS, was born in Taunton, Somerset, on the 24th of September, 1782 to an important naval family - being the second son of Captain Thomas Symonds, RN, and family friend of Admiral Sir William Cornwallis. After the death of his father in 1793, he began his career at the age of 12, entering the Royal Navy at Torbay on the 27th of September 1794 as a Midshipman in HMS London (98) under Vice-Admiral John Colpoys. He took part in Lord Bridport's action with the French fleet off the Ile de Groix on the 23rd of June 1795, which after a lengthy pursuit and action resulted in the capture of 3 enemy ships of the line (Alexandre, Tigre, Formidable) prior to their arrival at Lorient. In this action, HMS London played a major role in the final capture of the damaged French vessel Tigre, but suffered only three wounded from her crew. In addition, William Symonds was present aboard the same vessel when the French corvette Jean Bart was captured, along with the French frigates Gloire and Gentille, and during the events of the Mutiny at Spithead. William Symonds led a successful and varied career throughout the Napoleonic Wars, and whilst missing out on the famous action at Trafalgar, he took part in numerous lesser actions against privateers and enemy vessels which went without the reward and recognition of further clasps to his medal. He was promoted to Lieutenant on the 10th of October 1801, and was made Magistrate of the Ports of Malta and Captain of Valetta in 1819; during which time he suggested a plan for the transport of Cleopatra's Needle to London, and he remained in this post until his promotion to Commander on the 4th of October 1825. It was also during this period, however, that he built at his own expense the experimental yacht Nancy Dawson, which was copied and promoted by yachtsman George Vernon, this beginning his career in ship design. Having been introduced by Vernon to the Duke of Portland, he was promoted as a designer to Lord High Admiral the Duke of Clarence in April 1827 (later William IV). He was appointed to the Royal Yacht HMS Royal George, and appears to have befriended the Duke of Clarence himself, being made Captain soon after in December that year. Following on from his earlier work with Nancy Dawson and the subsequent design of the sloop Columbine and 50 gun brig HMS Vernon, he was appointed and served as Surveyor of the Navy between 1832 and 1847, when he became involved in the building of most of the new ships of the Royal Navy. During this period of his career, he came into conflict with many who did not share in his enthusiasm for new ideas, and who had also suggested somewhat unfairly that he had gained his position by political means rather than by merit. Despite his new ideas, this period marked the gradual decline of large heavy-rigged ships and the abandonment of sail in favour of steam power. He was elected FRS in 1835 and was knighted in 1836. In deference to his opponents in the Admiralty he resigned from his position as Surveyor of the Navy in October 1847 regardless receiving his CB (Civil) on the 1st of May 1848. This last award is believed to have displeased him greatly, feeling that he should have received CB (Military). Sir William was for short time Queen Victoria's naval ADC, and promoted to Rear-Admiral on the 28th of October, 1854, before retiring for health reasons to Malta as Retired Admiral. He died in 1856 whilst at sea aboard the steamer Nile en route from Malta to Marseilles and was buried at the latter. In his will, he requested the publication of a biography, which continued to argue for the vindication of his designs - Memoirs of the life and services of Admiral Sir William Symonds (1858), by J A Sharp. This medal sold by order of an indirect family relation, with a quantity of useful research, including extract taken from O'Byrne's Naval Biographical Dictionary, detailing his career in full. The medals belonging to the recipient's son are to be found in lot 32.
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Lot 22: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £4,000 - £5,000
Description: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, St Vincent (William Larke, Midshipman.); officially impressed. Dark and slightly uneven tone, a few light obverse marks and hairline scratches in places, good very fine. Commander William Larke, believed to be of Yarmouth, Norfolk, joined the Royal Navy as an Able Seaman on the 10th of January, 1796, on board HMS Hebe. Through determined effort and spirited conduct he rose through the ranks to achieve the Rank of Commander upon retirement in 1834. As reported in significant depth, presumably by his late wife, the details of his career, many of which are newly discovered and not mentioned in O'Byrne, were printed in the Norfolk News, Saturday 15th June, 1850: "Death of Captain Larke, R.N. - In our obituary this week will be found the death of our worthy and excellent fellow-townsman Captain William Larke, RN, who though of humble origin received the benefit of a useful education, which he turned to good account up to the latest period of his life. The spirit which prevailed in this country during the French revolutionary war, led Captain Larke at an early age to enter the navy, and it was not long before he joined the British Fleet under the command of Sir John Jarvis (afterwards Earl St Vincent), at that time blockading Cadiz. At the great battle of Cape St Vincent, the subject of our notice was present, and has since received a medal for it. In that action he was one of the party which carried, by boarding, the Salvador del Mondo (sic), a Spanish ship of the line of 112 guns. In taking possession of the vessel his duty led him into the chapel (a usual appendage to all large Spanish vessels of those days) where he found a huge waxen candle burning before the altar, and this he bore away as his trophy of the day, and for many years after, on every anniversary of the engagement, the gallant Captain was in the habit of lighting this candle, and pledging a toast to 'Lord St Vincent, and the wooden walls of old England.' This relic is now in the possession of the deceased gentleman's friend Francis Worship esq. The good conduct and steadiness of Captain Larke were not long before they attracted the favourable notice of his Admiral, and, indeed, so unremitting were his services, that they soon secured for him the friendship of Lord St Vincent, and this friendship was maintained by constant correspondence which terminated only with his Lordship's life. Captain Larke particularly distinguished himself in boat actions, which always full of danger, required the greatest coolness and courage; and his comrades in those trying scenes presented him with a costly sword, as an acknowledgement of his services which always led them to success. He became Lieutenant in 1802, and Lord St Vincent (then First Lord of the Admiralty) appointed him Governor of the Naval Hospital at Yarmouth, at that time a post of much responsibility, considering the state of the continent, especially that part nearest to our shore. He became Retired Commander under the order of Council of 1816. He was one of the first Aldermen and Magistrates appointed under the Municipal Act, but he resigned the former office in 1839. He was twice married, first to Miss Hawes, and secondly to Elizabeth, widow of John Worship esq.; and he survived his second wife only a short period. His strong good sense, gentle manners, and stern integrity, endeared him to a large circle of friends, by whom his death will long be lamented." (© The British Library Board). Sold with copy Last Will and Testament, copy printed account as mentioned above in the Norfolk News, and confirmation on the NGS roll.
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Lot 23: ?CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £3,500 - £4,000
Description: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Capture of the Desiree 8th July 1800, with attractive contemporary silver replacement suspension, bar and clasp (Richard Bluett, Lieut. R.N.); officially impressed, with reverse pin for wear. Toned, scratch to cheek of portrait and in obverse field behind nape of neck, otherwise very fine, and rare. Commander Richard Bluett was born in Barr, near Falmouth, Cornwall, on the 18th of January, 1781. His father (and his father before) were shipbuilders, of close relation to the old and influential Bluett family, based at Halcombe Court, whom they regularly visited. Richard Bluett joined the Royal Navy as an Able Seaman in April 1793, at the age of 12, going aboard HMS Druid (32) under Captain Joseph Ellison. He joined Captain Ellison, now as Midshipman, into HMS Standard (64), with whom he took part in the ill-fated expedition to Quiberon Bay in 1795. He was also unlucky enough to have been afterwards employed aboard HMS Artois (38) which was wrecked off La Rochelle on the 31st of July 1799, however after this his luck improved. He served aboard HMS Unicorn (32) and Ethalion (38) both commanded by Captain James Young, under whom on the 17th of October 1799 he served during the capture of the Spanish Frigate El Thetis, carrying a huge amount of bullion from the New World. From this capture, then Midshipman Richard Bluett gained a share of nearly £800. He was also present as Lieutenant aboard HMS Babet; a converted French 20-gun corvette under the command of Captain James Mainwaring, during the cutting out action at Dunkirk Roads on the 7th of July 1800. As part of a British Squadron under Captain Henry Inman, British blockading forces attempted to 'cut out' and capture numerous vessels of a French frigate squadron confined within this well-defended port. On that evening, HMS Dart, and the gunboats Biter and Boxer (as well as several fire ships) succeeded in passing within range of some of the innermost vessels, and Dart discharged its double-shotted 32 pounders into Desiree and soon after came alongside and sent a boarding party to capture the vessel. Despite initial success, a second party was required to subdue the rallying French sailors, the vessel was successfully steered away from the action, taken as a prize and entered in naval service. The remaining ships of the British squadron attacked the van, however they avoided the fire-ships, and despite some exchange of fire the three French frigates cut anchor and escaped the harbour, navigating the sandbars in a broadly successful manner (one was temporarily grounded), with the British unable to follow in dark and unfamiliar waters. His varied career continued, and as First Lieutenant, Richard Bluett served aboard HMS Raisonnable (64) under Captain Josias Rowley, was subsequently present at the Battle of Cape Finisterre in July 1805, and also at the reduction of the Cape of Good Hope in January 1806 and the capture of the French frigate Volontaire (46). He was also noted for his 'steadiness and good conduct' at the taking of St Paul's, Ile de Bourbon in September 1809, where he was placed in charge of the captured La Caroline frigate. Richard Bluett was promoted to Commander on the 6th of December 1816, and retired to half-pay in 1837. He married Maria Fisher in County Cork, Ireland, on the 24th of June, 1812, and had 7 children. He died on the 15th of April in Dublin, at the age of 73, and was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery in Dublin. His headstone reads: Sacred to the Memory of RICHARD BLUETT, Commander Royal Navy, who departed this life, April 15th in the year of our Lord 1854, aged 73. Also MARIA his wife who slept in Jesus, 28th Feby. 1862, aged 69 years. Also WILLIAM ROWLY his son, Vicar of Clonlea, Co. Clare, who slept in Jesus 20th Dec. 1884, aged 68 years. Also ANNA MARIA his daughter, died 4th June 1885, aged 67 years. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord" Rev. XIV 13. Only 24 medals were issued for this action. Sold by order of a direct descendant. This medal relates to Lot 140.
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Lot 25: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £1,800 - £2,200
Description: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Navarino (W. C. Coffin, Midshipman.); officially impressed. Old cabinet tone, small reverse edge bruise at 10 o'clock and one or two tiny nicks, otherwise nearly extremely fine. William Chappell Coffin was born in January 1811 in Devonport, Devon. He entered the Navy on the 15th of April, 1824 coming aboard HMS Prince Regent as a Volunteer 1st Class, aged 13, and was promoted to the rank of Midshipman on the 1st of August that year. He moved to HMS Cambrian (40) on the 7th of September 1824, and served aboard that vessel for a total of nearly four years on the Mediterranean station. Midshipman Coffin was present at the Battle of Navarino on the 20th of October, 1827, as part of the combined British, Russian and French fleet under Vice-Admiral Sir Edward Codrington - sent to engage the Ottoman fleet lying in Navarino Bay. During this battle (the last to be fought entirely under sail) the British and Allied fleet's superior firepower and training led to the destruction of the opposing fleet - three quarters of the 78 Ottoman vessels were sunk, and only 8 remained worthy of repair. The British suffered 181 killed and 480 wounded, and whilst several British and Russian battle ships required serious repair, none were sunk. Contrastingly, Ottoman casualties were considered to be as high as 3,000 killed, 1,109 wounded, as stated by Letellier in his report to Codrington. HMS Cambrian, located towards the left of the British line, attacked its opposing vessels and also helped silence the shore batteries nearby, but only suffered fairly light casualties of one killed and one wounded. Soon after, Midshipman Coffin was present aboard HMS Cambrian during the attack made upon a pirate stronghold at Gramvousa (or Grabusa), an island stronghold off the northwest coast of Crete. During the Greek Wars of Independence, a population of some 400 Cretan rebels had taken control of the old Venetian fort (previously garrisoned by Ottoman troops) located on the crest of a mountain, and due to the lack of resources present on the island, were engaging in piracy in the strategic straits between Gramvousa and Antikythyra. A taskforce of six British and two French ships under Commodore Sir Thomas Staines was duly sent by the Governor Ionnnis Capodistrias to pacify the pirates, and all 14 Greek pirate vessels were destroyed in the sheltered harbour, and two merchantmen (Ionian & Austrian) were secured, the booty returned to Malta for claims. Unfortunately, having secured the stronghold, HMS Isis struck Cambrian, causing her to broadside the rocks in the narrow channel. The ship settled in shallow water and the entire crew was safely removed before strong swell then subsequently broke her up. William Coffin served aboard numerous other ships and packets, being promoted to the rank of Mate aboard HMS Kent on the 7th of October 1830, and he appears to have received a severe wound to his right eye in an unrecorded incident which took place aboard HMS Scorpion c.1836. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on the 23rd of November 1841, and began to receive a pension for wounds of £27/7s/6d as of the 14th of March 1842. Genealogical research suggests he was married in early 1842, just prior to serving for three years as First Lieutenant aboard HMS Scylla (18) on the North American and West Indies station under Captain Robert Sharpe, which proved his last serious post before retirement. He is shown in the 1851 Census as living in Plymouth, as Lieut. RN on half-pay, at the age of 40, and is not long afterwards recorded as having died in Calcutta, India, as noted in the London Standard, Monday 8th August, 1853: "Lieutenant William Chappel Coffin (1841) died on the 14th of June at Calcutta. He was admiralty agent in a contract mail-packet, and was in receipt of a pension for wounds." (© The British Library Board). Sold with copy O'Byrne entry, detailed service papers and other useful research.
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Lot 26: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £3,500 - £4,000
Description: A Scarce Waterloo 'Long Service & Good Conduct' Pair awarded to Corporal John Taylor, 1st Battalion, 71st (Highland Light Infantry) Foot, comprising: Waterloo Medal, 1815, with replacement steel clip and ring suspension (Corp. John Taylor 1st Batt. 71st Reg. Foot.), 71st Foot Regimental Medal, in silver, 48mm, with silver suspension and ribbon bar, obverse engraved 'For Courage, Loyalty & Good Conduct' with crowned '71' at centre, and '10 Years Service' below, reverse with combined emblems at centre, engraved 'Tria Juncta In Uno' above, without hallmarks, with old section of tartan ribbon [cf. Balmer R446a]; the first officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, pair loose. Toned, the first with minor obverse edge bruise at 3 o'clock, light surface marks and tiny scratches to both, otherwise nearly good very fine, and a scarce pair. (2). ex Needes Collection, 1908. Corporal John Taylor fought at the Battle of Waterloo in Captain James Henderson's Company, 71st Foot, the regiment placed in the 3rd (Light) Brigade of Lieutenant General Sir Henry Clinton's 2nd Division. The 71st Foot, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Reynell, were initially held in a reserve position on the right flank to the rear of Hougoumont (given their recent arrival after 2-day's march) but were later brought forward into line to support the British regiments between Hougoumont and La Haye Sainte. As recorded in the anonymous 'The Journal of a Highland Soldier, of the 71st or Glasgow Regiment, Highland L.I.'': "The artillery had been tearing away, since day-break, in different parts of the line. About twelve o'clock we received orders to fall in, for attack...General Barnes gave the word, 'Form Square'. In a moment the whole brigade were on their feet to receive the enemy. The General said ' Seventy-first, I have often heard of your bravery, I hope it will not be worse, than it has been, to-day.' Down they came upon our square. We soon put them to right...The noise and smoke were dreadful...all around the wounded and slain lay very thick. We then moved on, in column, for a considerable way, and formed line; gave three cheers, fired a few volleys, charged the enemy, and drove them back." Napoleon subjected this area to heavy artillery fire and repeated cavalry attacks led by Marshall Ney, but the line held. The 71st played their part in the repulse of the Imperial Guard, and reputedly fired the last shot of battle with an artillery piece they had just captured, turning it to fire onto the fleeing French forces. In total, the 1st/71st suffered the loss of 16 officers and 171 men killed and wounded at Waterloo. Sold with copy original roll mention (possibly showing name as Tyler), contemporary accounts and extracts, and other research.
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Lot 27: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £4,000 - £5,000
Description: WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with replacement steel clip and ring suspension (Lieut. A. E. Glynne, 1st Batt. 40th Reg. Foot.); officially impressed. Once cleaned but lightly toned, a few light obverse marks, scratch to neck of portrait and two minor edge bruises, otherwise a bold very fine. ex Gaskell Collection, 1908. Lieutenant Andrew Eugene Glynne was born c. 1789 and is believed to have been born in Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland. He attested for service as an Ensign in the 40th (2nd Somersetshire Regiment) Foot April 1809 at the age of 20, and served in the Peninsular Wars in Spain and southern France. He was promoted to a Lieutenancy in September 1811, and joined the regiment at Ciudad Rodrigo. He served with the 40th Foot throughout the remainder of the Peninsular War, and the Challis Roll suggests he was slightly wounded whilst in action at the Pyrenees, although in his records it states 'near Pampeluna' which might be more accurate. In June 1815, The 'Fighting Fortieth' arrived at Waterloo later than most Regiments after a long forced march from Ghent, but arrived the night preceding on the 17th (missing out on the action at Quatre Bras) and owing to their long march were initially placed towards the centre rear amongst the reserve with Lambert's Division. After a wet night, on the morning of the 18th the battle was underway, during which the reserve position was nevertheless subjected to constant cannonade. At about 3 o'clock in the afternoon Lambert's Division was brought forward to defend the vital crossroads behind La Haye Sainte, which had been under constant French attack. Napoleon; mistaking the nature of these troop movements and believing a retreat was imminent, ordered a huge attach of cavalry at this critical point led by Marshall Ney, with the aim of smashing the British and Allied centre and taking the farm building there. The British regiments of the centre formed squares in response and with concentrated musket fire they bitterly resisted the cavalry and subsequent attacks of columns of infantry which followed in support. At 6.30pm the position of the 40th became particularly desperate as the French temporarily captured La Haye Sainte, but the 40th held their square. Following the repulse of the elite Old Guard, Wellington called out to Lambert's Brigade: 'No cheering, my lads, but go on and complete your victory.' And so, the 'Fighting Fortieth' fixed bayonets and went on to rout the French columns to their front and recapture La Haye Sainte, continuing with general advance until exhausted and called to halt. During the battle, Lieutenant Glynne served in Captain C Ellis's Company, and was himself severely wounded in the action. During the battle all five officers of his company were wounded. Sold with a quantity of research, confirming his entitlement to this medal, and the Military General Service Medal with 9 clasps.
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Lot 28: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £2,800 - £3,200
Description: WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with replacement steel clip and ring suspension (Tr. Serj. Maj. F. Kinkee, 10th Royal Reg. Hussars.), officially impressed. Toned, good very fine. ex Sotheby, February 1892. H Gaskell Collection, 1908. DNW, 6th of July, 2004, lot 26. Cornet Frederick Kinkee was born c.1787 in St. James, Piccadilly, London, and attested for service with the 10th Hussars in July 1803. He was promoted to Corporal in December 1805, to Sergeant in December 1810, and to Troop Sergeant Major in June 1812. He served in the Peninsular War with the 10th Royal Hussars, where his regiment performed admirably, being present at the action at Morales de Toro (where under Major Robarts they confronted and routed the French 16th Dragoons, taking two officers and two hundred soldiers captive), and also at the Battles of Vittoria, Pyrenees, and Orthes. Whilst serving in Spain, he showed courage and experience on the 23rd of May, 1813, as mentioned in the 'Memoirs of the Tenth Royal Hussars' by Colonel R S Lidell: "In passing the Douro, a feat accomplished by Graham's force in six hours, three horses of the Tenth fell out of the boats, but were brought safely to the shore by Troop Sergeant-Major Kirkee, who jumped into the water after them." Frederick Kinkee was present with the 10th Hussars at the Battle of Waterloo, serving as Troop Sergeant-Major in Captain Charles Wood's Troop (No. 5). The 10th Hussars, under the command of Colonel Quentin, formed part of Major General Sir Hussey Vivian's Hussars Brigade. Initially placed far to the British left near Ter-la-Haye and Frischermont, whereby they still received steady cannonade. Later in the day, the Hussars were moved along the main road to support the British and Allied centre, which was under increasing pressure from cavalry attacks as Napoleon sought to break the British squares. Having helped to repulse the cavalry, the 10th Hussars faced galling fire as the Hussar Brigade (with the 18th Hussars and the hussars of the King's German Legion) formed lines, with the 10th in front. At this point they were ordered to charge the French Imperial Guard. As recorded in the account written by Private John Marshall: "After advancing one hundred yards we struck into a charge, as fast as our horses could go, keeping up a loud and continual cheering, and soon we were among the Imperial Guards of France... we got into their columns and like birds they fell to the ground. We took sixteen guns and many prisoners." Additionally, It has been noted that in comparison to the bold enthusiasm of the Union Brigade (including the Scots Greys and Inniskilling Dragoons, neither of which had served on the Peninsula), the Hussars Brigade performed with cold discipline, maintaining their order and helping to turn the tide of the battle at a key juncture. This achievement was not only due to the experience of their rank and file, but must also have been the result of the bravery of the Senior NCOs, such as Kinkee. After Waterloo, Troop Sergeant Major Kinkee was promoted to Regimental Quartermaster, 19th Light Dragoons, on the 1st July 1824, retired to half pay on the 18th of August 1825. He was soon after promoted to the commissioned rank of Cornet & Acting Adjutant (without purchase) on the 19th of October 1827, where he latterly served with the Cavalry Riding Establishment in St Johns Wood, but finally retired in 1832. He married one Mary Kinkee (nee Johnston) in the Church of St Andrew by the Wardrobe (near Blackfriars) on the 3rd of January 1815, and died on the 17th of November, 1863, at 14 Victoria Road, Kentish Town, at the age of 77. Sold with copy death certificate, copy Waterloo Roll mention, and copy MGS roll mention, showing his entitlement to an MGS with two clasps (although his papers record him as being present at Vittoria), copy mention in the Waterloo Roll Call, showing him as an NCO (later commissioned), and some useful research
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Lot 52: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £450 - £500
Description: A Boer War LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Sergeant Trumpeter Robert John Hutchings, 6th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, comprising: Queen's South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen (53470 Sgt-Tptr: R. J. Hutchings, R.F.A.), King's South Africa Medal, 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Sgt-Tptr:), Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, E VII R (Sgt-Tptr:); medals officially impressed, group loose. Lightly toned, a few edge bumps and surface marks, otherwise very fine. (3). Robert John Hutchings was born in January 1872 in Bradford, Yorkshire, and attested for service with the Royal Artillery at Londonderry on the 15th of February 1886, at the age of only 14 years old. He had previously been trained as a Tailor during four years study at the Royal Hibernian Military School. Starting his career with the rank of Boy, after a period of home service he then served in India for five years, before being returned home 'invalided'; for two months in late 1896, presumably from disease. He was promoted to Trumpeter on the 29th of June 1897 and served in South Africa during the Boer war, took part in the Relief of Kimberley, and later received the rank of Sergeant Trumpeter on the 1st of April 1899, serving nearly four years in South Africa. Returning home he was later discharged on the 28th of February 1909, with an exemplary record, having not a single recorded offense against his name during 23 years of service with the colours. Sold with copy attestation and discharge papers.
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Lot 61: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £160 - £180
Description: QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse, 6 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (451 Pte R. Miller, Scots Gds:); officially impressed. Lightly toned, obverse edge bruise and reverse edge knock, a bold very fine. Private Robert Miller was born in the parish of Glasson Dock, Lancaster, and attested for service with the 1st Battalion Scots Guards on the 28th of June 1894 at Lancaster, having previously worked as a Fisherman. After a period of home service, he fought in South Africa with the Scots Guards at several important battles, including Belmont and Modder River, serving for nearly three years during the Second Boer War. He completed his 12 years with the colours and was discharged on the 27th of June, 1906. Sold with copy roll mention and attestation papers, showing his parents Mr & Mrs Thomas Miller as living at 41 Fleetwood Street, Preston.
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Lot 71: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £120 - £140
Description: QUEEN'S SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (30060 Tpr: H. Pilbeam, Roberts Horse); officially impressed. Light and somewhat uneven tone, small obverse rim nick and a few small marks, very fine. Trooper Herbert Pilbeam, of Hastings, Sussex, enlisted for service with Robert's Horse at East London on the 11th of February 1901, having previously worked as a Sailor. Whilst serving with this regiment during the Boer War he contracted Enteric Fever whilst stationed near Klerksdorp, and spent two months in hospital recovering from this life-threatening illness. Sold with copy 'record of service' papers of rather scant detail, and copy roll mention.
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Lot 107: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £250 - £300
Description: A WWI Gallipoli KIA Trio & Memorial Plaque awarded to Drummer Frederick Smith, 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment, killed in action during the First Battle of Krithia, comprising: 1914-15 Star (10214 Dmr: P.[sic] Smith. Worc: R.), British War & Victory Medals, 1914-1919 (10214 Pte. F. Smith. Worc. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-18 (Frederick Smith); medals officially impressed, group loose. Group lightly toned, extremely fine. (4). ex Neate Auctions, 5th of July, 2009. Private Frederick Smith was born and enlisted in Birmingham. Arriving at Cape Helles on the evening of April 24th - 25th, 1915, British forces faced very heavy Turkish resistance, and the 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment held their ground on the heights above the west of the beach. Following this, the 4th Worcestershires (along with the 2nd Hampshire and 1st Essex battalions) made a push to clear the Turkish trenches facing V Beach. In the process, the Worcestershire Regiment suffered over 100 casualties in the first two days of the 25th and 26th of April. The 28th of April marked the first day of a planned advance later named the First Battle of Krithia, and the 4th Battalion Worcestershire Regiment was part of the general advance at 8.00 am that morning. Under heavy Turkish shell fire, the 4th Battalion advanced under the command of Major Carr, with the French Division beside, which soon lagged behind, leaving the 4th Battalion Worcesters exposed. Drummer F Smith was killed in action on the 28th of April, 1915, and his name is commemorated at the Redout Cemetery, Cape Helles. Sold with damaged white metal ID 'dog tag', copy MIC and casualty certificate, and original card boxes of issue.
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Lot 119: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £50 - £80
Description: BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1919 (2244 Pte. G. Wishart. 5 Bn. A.I.F.); officially impressed. Toned, good very fine. Private George Wishart, son of Robert and Isabella Wishart of 272 Great Western Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, was born on the 2nd of January, 1882, and had previously worked as a Cabinet Maker's Apprentice. Having emigrated to Sydney, Australia, in 1909, he enlisted for service with the 5th Battalion AIF in Melbourne, on the 15th of March, 1915. Having fought in Gallipoli, whilst there he suffered from bouts of Influenza and Typhoid, but surviving all of this he returned to his Battalion for further service in France, arriving in Marseille on the 30th of March 1916. He was deployed to the Somme, and was present in action near Pozieres when he was reported missing in action on the 25th of July, and eventually confirmed as killed in action some time later on the 26th of November, 1916. He was buried at the Serre Road cemetery. Sold with some useful research.
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Lot 130: CAMPAIGN MEDALS AND GROUPS
June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £300 - £350
Description: A Fine WWII North Africa & Italy Campaigns Group of 7 awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Robert Craig Mayhew MBE TD, 9th (Londonderry) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, late 6th (Territorial) Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment (Birmingham) (TA), comprising: The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's Breast Badge (MBE), 2nd Type, in frosted silver with Royal Mint box of issue, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with clasp '8th Army', Italy Star, Defence & War Medals, 1939-1945, with MID bronze oak leaf, Efficiency Decoration, GRI, Territorial clasp (reverse engraved 1944), medals unnamed as issued, group mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Toned, extremely fine. (7). By family repute a direct descendant of William Huskisson MP (associate of the Duke of Wellington, and the very first person reported as having been killed by a locomotive), Colonel Robert Craig Mayhew attended Wrekin College and was Cadet CQMS at that school, later receiving his first commission through the OTC as 2nd Lieutenant with the 6th Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment on the 21st of December 1928. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1931 and Captain in 1936, during which year he was transferred to the Royal Artillery. He served for several years with the 190th Anti-Aircraft Battery (under the 69th Royal Warwickshire Regiment Anti-Aircraft Brigade), and was mobilized for service in WWII on the 24th of August 1939. His active WWII service with the 190th AA Battery saw him travel first to Malta and then through North Africa whilst fighting with the 8th Army, including the famous actions at Tobruk and El-Alamein in late 1942. He received regular promotion for his service, and having reached the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, he was transferred to the position of Commanding Officer with the 9th (Londonderry) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment, RA, on the 30th of June 1944 - a position he would hold until October 1945. During this period, he took part in the Allied push up through Italy. He retired from the TA on the 12th of June 1965, having attained the limit of age for the Officer Reserve, and returned to civilian life with the family law firm (believed to be Harold Mayhew & Co., Birmingham). Sold with a quantity of research, and original War Office letter releasing him from active WWII duty and confirming his rank as Lieutenant-Colonel.
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June 5, 2013, 10:00 AM GMT
London, United Kingdom
Estimated Price: £80 - £100
Description: WWII Group of 4 awarded to Honorary Captain Robert Chadwick, East Lancashire Regiment, late Royal Artillery, comprising: 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence & War Medals, 1939-1945; medals unnamed as issued, loose, with four 'dog tags' (170500 C-E Chadwick R). Toned, good very fine. (8). Robert Chadwick enlisted for service initially with the Manchester Regiment on Friday the 15th of December, 1939. After a short period of training he received a commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery. He was later transferred to the 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment, and saw action in France with the 158th Infantry Brigade until the 31st of August, 1945, where it is believed he was sent for further service in the Middle East. He was released to class A reserve as an Honorary Captain on the 31st of July, 1946. Sold with original National Service Act 1939 Enlistment notice paper, later release certificates, and a Royal Aero Club log book from 1957.
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