A gentleman's stainless steel British military Eterna W.W.W. wristwatch, circa 1945, part of the "dirty dozen" Case: 36mm. Stamped to back ^ W.W.W. P 1275 3109603. Winds and goes, dial appears to be in good condition, the hands are flaking and bits can be seen loose in the dial.
about Lot 625
Cowper, J. E. MBE Chief Engineer for the Empire Crusader 8 August 1940, Lloyd's Bravery at Sea medal and MBE medal with documentations. Empire Crusader; 1.042 tons; 224x33 ft; Built in 1925 as the LEANDER, for the Neptune Line, Bremen. On the 9th November 1939, she was captured by HMS IRIS off Vigo, Spain. In 1940 she was renamed EMPIRE CRUSADER and requisitioned as MOWT and managed by Constantine SS Co. On the 8th August 1940, she was bombed and sunk off Isle of Wight. Her Chief Engineer, Joseph Cowper, was awarded an MBE, and Acting Able Seaman William Robson was commended, for their part in rescuing the ship's Second Mate.
about Lot 1009
Plastic dolls, Sindy Wardrobe, Bed, Jeep, Clothing, Sweet April Carry Case Wardrobe & Cot.
about Lot 410
Pair of Second World War German Third Reich Kriegsmarine U-boat binoculars.
about Lot 792
A very large accumulation of mint G.B. mini sheets to include the period 1978-2014. Large face value. Duplicates eg. 9 x Thunderbirds, 10 x Harry Potter, 10 x Airliners, Fifty Years of Jet Travel etc.
about Lot 682
A Limoges 'Elisabeth' Bernardaud Golden Phoenix pattern 8 piece dinner and tea service commemorating Queen Elizabeth II visit to France in 1957 comprising; 1 x soup tureen 22cms h x 30cms d, 2 x tureens 17cms h x 28cms d, 1 x oval platter 38.5cms d, 1 x gravy boat, 8 x dinner plates 26.5cms d, 8 x medium plates 22cms d, 8 x side plates 16cms d, 8 x fruit plates, 8 x soup dishes and saucers, 8 x tea cups and saucers, 8 x coffee cups and saucers, 1 x cake plate and knife, 1 x tea pot 26cms h, 1 x coffee pot 19cms h, 1 x lidded sugar bowl 16cms h and a cream jug. 91 pieces in total.
about Lot 132
Books. Potter, Beatrix. The Tale of Two Bad Mice. F. Warne & Co. 1904. 1st edition (1st or 2nd printing). Small amount of damp to base of spine. (1)
about Lot 1030
A Victorian silver castle-top card case. The Royal Exchange London in high relief with a foliage scroll border and reverse by Nathaniel Mills, Birmingham 1844. Monogram to reverse. 10 x 7 cm. Weight 74.5gm.
about Lot 717
A mid 20thC autograph book collected by Joan Richardson AKA Joan Peters, singer and actress, signed by many prominent military and entertainment figures of the time to include Guy Gibson, Jack Leggo, Air Marshall Sir Harold Brownlow-Morgan, Leonard Sumpter and others of the Dam Busters, entertainment figures to include Dickie Valentine, Laurel and Hardy and numerous from various walks of life to include Fred Perry, George Brough, Gordon Steele VC, Jack Vivian, squadron leader of Bomber Command. Full list in the condition report. 120 approx.
about Lot 759
A group of five WWII medals including Atlantic, African and Italy Star. Awarded to Matron E Prescott. R.R.C together with her Faith Hope and Charity medal 1883 in original fitted Garrard and Co case with photograph of recipient, two flags and George VI Coronation medal.
about Lot 943
Rolex Genéve Cellini 18k diamond watch.
Fine and rare Rolex Genéve Cellini 18k gentleman's bracelet diamond watch with Sultanates' official emblem.
Breakfast table serves up a £32,000 result
This early 19th century walnut and ebonised circular breakfast table sold at Hawleys (20% buyer’s premium) is very much in the Grecian revival style.
John Dyer Collection.
A large John Dyer Collection of books and paintings in our 7/8th August auction.
Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun portrait in our next August sale.
A fine quality portrait of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) upcoming into our 7th/8th August sale.