1

A fine Georgian gold guard chain, the links patterned with zig-zag ornament, original barrel clasp, 42.5in long.

2

A Victorian repoussé gold cabachon garnet brooch of pierced oval form with foliate and scroll work decoration, original locket back, 1.75in wide.

3

A pair of early Victorian gold agate pendant earrings the shield shaped stones of good translucency and tone, slight natural flaw to one stone, 2.875in overall length.

See illustration

SOLD £575

4

A Georgian gold mounted paste aquamarine bracelet, the foiled back stones linked with slender chains; an antique gold double-row pearl half-hoop ring with floral carved shank, inscribed Elizabeth Marten obt Dec 4th 1816 Ae 47; and a Georgian topaz and smokey-quartz drop pendant of oval form set with pearls, 1.625in overall. (3)

5

A Georgian gold mesh collar of hollow oval form, the canateille clasp set with rubies and emeralds, circa 1820.

6

A Victorian sapphire and diamond brooch of interlaced foliate design, set in silver and gold, 1.625in high.

7

A 19th century 'Etruscan revival' gold bracelet, patterned with flowerheads, linked by chains of twisted wire, integral clasp with palmette and rope twist ornament, 2.375in wide, weight 104gr.

See illustration

SOLD £700

8

Victorian piqué; a pair of tortoiseshell earrings of square tapering form with silver and gold foliate decoration, 2.5in long; and a similarly decorated brooch with lobed border, 1.5in diameter; together with a 19th century Bohemian garnet bracelet with integral clasp. (3)

9

An 18th century gold mourning ring modelled as a glazed urn, set with iron pyrites, enclosing a panel of woven hair, the black enamel shank inscribed, N Gwynne died 1 Sep 1767 Aged 33; together with a garter ring set with garnets, the blue enamel shank inscribed Honi soit qui mal y pense (evil be to him who evil thinks), slight damage to enamel. (2)

10

A 19th century carved coral bracelet, formed as a coiled serpent with gold set emerald eyes.

11

An antique diamond and emerald pendant, modelled as a standing male figure, his outstretched arms supporting a diadem of emeralds with pearl drops, 1.75in overall length.

See illustration

SOLD £350

12

Diamonds and pearls; a negligée pendant necklace, the asymetrical drops suspended from a central diamond on platinum chain; together with an unusual Victorian gold scatter brooch, the carved malachite owls' heads with garnet eyes. (2)

13

A token of love; a Victorian opal and diamond brooch formed as a winged heart, set in silver and gold, 1.625in wide.

See illustration

SOLD £700

14

A Victorian gold cabachon emerald and rose diamond necklace, the finely woven collar with five graduated adjustable pendant drops, together with a pair of matching earrings.

15

An Indian 19th century gold 'tear-drop' pendant set with rose-cut jargoons, 1.5in high, in fitted case; together with two gold mounted tiger's claw brooches, one 15ct, with engraved decoration, 1.5in long, the other a double claw with three sapphires set in foliate gold work, 1.625in wide. (3)

16

A pair of Victorian gold turquoise pendant earrings of cruciform design with filigree decoration, 1.5in long; a pair of earrings formed as fruiting vines set with green beryls and natural coloured pearls, 1.5in long; and a 19th century gold filigree necklace patterned with flower heads. (3)

17

An 18th century Indian gold rose diamond and ruby pendant of pierced floral design with natural pearl drops, 3in overall length.

18

Edwardian earrings; aquamarine 'tear drops' suspended from slender rose-diamond and pearl bars, 1in long; an Edwardian sapphire, diamond and pearl ring; and a Victorian pearl and diamond brooch of quatrefoil design with pear-shaped terminals set in silver and gold, 1.5in wide. (3)

19

A 19th century gold sapphire and pearl 'cluster' necklace, each cluster separated by a pearl bar, with two integral clasps for conversion to a pair of bracelets.

20

Tutankhamun; an Art Deco 'Egyptian revival' pendant formed as the pharoah's mask, mounted with white sapphires, onyx, and calibré set natural and synthetic emeralds and rubies, 1.25in high.

21

An unusual gold posy holder modelled as an umbrella, set with diamonds and calibré rubies, marked 63, 2.875in long; a Royal Artillery 18ct gold rose-diamond and enamel brooch, 2.5in wide; and a Victorian gold blue enamel brooch formed as a garter, set with pearls, 1.125in diameter. (3)

22

A gentleman's 18k gold Eterna-Matic 3000 De Luxe wristwatch with integral bracelet.

23

Masonic; a Georgian gold brooch of pierced circular form with finely engraved decoration, inscribed Charles Fyfe, Jamaica, A.D., 1816, 2.75in overall height.

24

A Queen Anne Britannia Standard 'toy' silver porringer of circular form with flaring lip, opposing wirework strap handles and gadrooned lower body, the neck with two rows of punched ornament, by Thos Waterhouse, London 1702, 1.125in high, 2.75in across handles.

25

A George III silver leaf caddy spoon with ring terminal by Joseph Willmore, Birmingham 1813; together with a fiddle pattern 'bright cut' caddy spoon, the oval bowl decorated with a flowering shrub, contemporary initials, London 1821, maker's mark H.D. over C.D.

26

A Georgian silver nutmeg grater of reeded oval form by Matthew Linwood, Birmingham 1804, 1.75in wide, 1.125in high.

27

An 18th century American lucky charm; a silver mounted raccoon penis bone (os penis) of translucent ivory tone with seal terminal, engraved I.H. 1794, 4.25in overall length.

28

A Fine Gold Mounted Micro-Mosaic and Tortoiseshell Snuff Box with a view of the Roman campaigna, with figures and animals within a leaf chased gold surround, gold lined interior, marked for Camillo Picconi, Rome, circa 1820, 3.5in x 2.5in.

29

A Continental 19th century blue cut glass scent bottle of slender baluster form, pierced and foliate engraved silver gilt mount, the stopper with chain attachment, 4.75in high; together with an Adam style tortoiseshell silver piqué scent bottle case inlaid with oval medallions and bell flowers, 2.375in high. (2)

30

Liberty & Co; a silver peppermint box, the cover with an enamel oval plaque depicting a stylized river landscape with meandering stream and trees, hinge defective, Birmingham 1929, 1.75in wide.

31

An Art Deco silver snuff box, the cover decorated in brightly coloured enamels and gilding with a figure of a girl kneeling on an abstract patterned carpet, smoking a pipe, the borders and reverse in red on a guilloché ground, gilt interior, London import marks for 1926, 3.375in x 2.375in.

32

Charles Boyton; a silver toastrack of geometric oval form raised on pedestal foot, together with a matching butter dish and knife, each with facsimile signature, London 1931-32, 3.5in high, 4.5in long; 2.625in high, 4.25in long; and 4.625in long respectively, total weight 6.75oz.

33

Anglo-Indian; a silver presentation trowel and gavel, the handles chased with birds and flowers, inscribed Victoria Memorial, Dharmsala, Kekri, 1907, blade loose, unmarked, 9in and 9.625in long respectively; together with a silver padlock and key with engraved foliate decoration commemorating the opening of the 'Cox Distillery' in Bundelkand, 2nd Jany 1914, marked JCBS & Co, Bechtler, Allahabad, 6.25in overall height, 4.875in wide, the key 6in long. (3)

34

A Victorian mother-of-pearl necessaire of rectangular form enclosing a compliment of mother of pearl and silvered metal fittings, complete except for a pair of steel scissors, label within inscribed, This box belonged to Mary Jane Beech afterwards Mrs Wyndham Portal born 9-9-1828, died 4-11-1903, 5.875in wide.

35

An extremely rare George III officer's silver gorget of heavily embossed form with hand finished engraving, decorated with the Royal Arms, G.R above, a foliate spray on each shoulder, unmarked, 4.5in high, 3.5in wide, 3.5oz.

A type worn in the American Colonial Wars.

36

Buttons; a pair of 18th century ivory silk waistcoat buttons embroidered in coloured threads with a rose stem within a mushroom coloured circular border, 0.75in diameter; four Georgian silver paste amethyst buttons, 0.375in square; four early 19th century mother-of-pearl hunting buttons engraved with a hare, retriever, partridge and woodcock, .875in diameter; four 19th century coral buttons of circular form with carved dice pattern decoration, gold shanks, 0.375in diameter; and eight 19th century French cast silver buttons decorated with prancing horses within a circular border, 0.75in diameter. (22)

37

Bilston Enamel; three gentleman's frock coat buttons painted with rural scenes within raised gilded scroll borders on a duck egg blue ground, circa 1765, 1.375in diameter.

38

A 'Honeysuckle Group' Staffordshire enamel snuff box of serpentine form painted with flower sprays within shaped reserves on a pale blue ground, gilt metal mounts, circa 1765, 3.125in wide.

39

A 'Honeysuckle Group' Staffordshire enamel box of bombé oval form painted with sprays of flowers within white scroll borders on a rose pompadour ground, gilt metal mounts, minute chip to edge of cover, circa 1765, 3.25in wide, 1.75in high.

40

A 'Honeysuckle Group' Staffordshire circular enamel box painted with flower sprays within shaped reserves on a pale blue ground, gilt metal mounts, minor hair crack to underside of base, circa 1765, 3.5in diameter.

41

A pair of 18th century Bilston enamel candlesticks of baluster form with lobed bases and scalloped circular nozzles, painted with panels of fruit, flowers, butterflies and birds within raised gilded scroll borders on a cobalt blue ground, gilt metal mounts, minor damages, circa 1765, 9.25in high.

42

A George II silver waiter with panelled C-scroll border raised on four scroll feet, contemporary asymetric floral cartouche, by John Tuite, London 1729, 8.375in diameter, 15oz.

43

A George I Britannia Standard silver porringer of cylindrical flaring form with beaded scroll handles, each side with contemporary initials, three further pairs of initials on the underside of the base, by Thomas Mason, London 1718, height 3.875in, wide across handles 7.5in, 8.5oz.

44

A George III silver sauceboat with leaf capped scroll handle and gadrooned border raised on shell pattern pad feet, by Walter Brind, London 1765, 4.25in high, 10.5oz.

45

A pair of George III silver sauceboats with leaf capped scroll handles and cut card borders raised on hoof feet, London 1772, maker's mark S.S in a rectangle, 4.5in high, 11oz.

46

A Queen Anne Britannia Standard silver tankard of tapering cylindrical form with domed cover, embryo ramshorn thumbpiece and scroll handle with pointed terminal, raised on moulded circular foot, with contemporary armorial, by Nathaniel Lock, London 1711, 8.25in high, 28oz.

The Arms are those of Kemmis impaling Long.

47

A 19th century German silver tea and coffee service of wrythen moulded baluster form, comprising a coffee pot, teapot and covered sugar basin, maker's mark H. Saar, stamped 800, height of coffee pot 10in, total weight 59oz.

48

An Art Nouveau embossed silver photograph frame decorated with stylized honeysuckle, oak fitted back with stand, Reg No 453534, by James Deakin & Sons, Sheffield 1908, 8.75in x 7in; together with a circular frame with pierced and embossed border decorated with pairs of mythical birds and flowers, blue velvet fitted back with stand, by H. Matthews, Birmingham 1904, 6in square. (2)

49

A Georgian style three piece silver coffee service of baluster form comprising a coffee pot, cream jug and sugar basin together with an octagonal tray, Dublin 1971, height of coffee pot 10.25in, tray 17.875in wide, total weight 73.5oz.

50

Garrard & Co; a 'feathered edge pattern' silver table service for 12, Sheffield 1972, 143 pieces, weighable silver 218oz, in fitted canteen, 18in wide.

51

A Victorian silver plated revolving oval breakfast dish engraved with 'Aesthetic Style' fern leaf decoration, on scroll legs with hoof feet, together with a silver plated tea kettle on stand, with ivory handle, decorated with foliate engraving, raised on rosette pattern feet.

52

A late Medieval redware pottery urn of bi-conical form with thumb moulded rim, the interior decorated in a coarse mottled green glaze, short section of rim lacking, 15th-16th century, 7in high, 7.5in diameter. Believed to have been unearthed near Bristol.

53

An 'Ann Gomm' delft plate of traditional form with spider's web decoration and floral rosette, bordered by flower buds, painted in blue, manganese, red, green and yellow on a pale bluish glaze, probably London, 1790, 9in diameter.

54

An early 19th century blue and white transfer printed pottery jug with shaped scroll handle, decorated with a river landscape, a steamship within a gorge, buildings and figures either side, the neck encircled with a band of foliage and flowers, minor damages, 6.625in high.

55

A Staffordshire early 19th century blue and white transfer printed Willow pattern bordalou of traditional form, single loop handle, unmarked, 9in overall, 4.875in high.

56

An 'Admiral Rodney' brown saltglaze stoneware jug with naively carved facial details, reeded strap handle, 5.875in high; together with a Nailsea glass dump with multicoloured spatter decoration in red, blue, yellow, green and white, 4.125in high, both early 19th century. (2)

57

A Victorian majolica garden seat modelled as a cluster of bamboo, with ribbon-tie bows, decorated in coloured glazes, 18.75in high, 13.75in diameter.

58

Michael Cardew; a stoneware teapot of globular form with everted neck decorated in a green-brown lustre glaze, loop handles, 7.25in high, and a stoneware wall pocket, the interior decorated in a pale green celadon glaze, 6.75in high, both with Wenford Bridge and personal seals; together with a small stoneware plate and bowl by Svend Bayer with combed and incised decoration glazed in olive-green and brown, 6.5in and 5in diameter respectively, both with Wenford Bridge and personal seals.

Offered for sale by a member of Michael Cardew's immediate family.

59

Katherine Pleydell-Bouverie; a shallow stoneware bowl with incised scroll pattern decoration covered in a grey-green speckled glaze, octagonal seal, incised and painted letters and numerals, 7.75in diameter, 2in deep; together with a globular stoneware vase carved with a vertical band of stylized leaves decorated in a green celadon glaze, no evidence of seal, painted letters only, 6.25in high. (2)

A gift to the vendor's aunt from Miss Pleydell-Bouverie.

60

A 16th century German pottery stove tile in the manner of Hans Kraut of Villingen, moulded in relief with a figure of ARTIMEIKA (Artemesia) within a columned archway, surmounted by a lion mask and winged cherubs, covered in a mottled green translucent lead glaze, circa 1580, 11in x 9.25in.

61

An 18th century German white saltglaze stoneware tankard of tapering form with thumb-moulded loop handle, decorated in relief with the funerary procession of 'Reynard the Fox', his coffin being transported on the backs of two deer accompanied by various animals and birds, a banner above inscribed IHM·IST·- - OA·NS·IST·RESSER, oak leaf border below, probably Cologne or Sieburg, 4.75in high.

62

A Worcester 'Blind Earl' dish with scalloped rim, moulded in relief with a rose spray, the stalk forming the handle, decorated in coloured enamels, circa 1765, 5.375in diameter, 6.5in overall.

A Worcester teapot stand of traditional form, transfer printed in black by Robert Hancock with a version of the Milkmaids pattern (a milkmaid carrying a pail on her head, another being relieved of her pail by a man), circa 1770, 6in diameter.

An engraving of this subject was published by Robert Sayer in 1766.

A Flight Worcester 'Hope Service' porcelain plate, 1790-92, from the service made for the Duke of Clarence, later William IV, painted en grisaille by John Pennington with a figure of Hope standing gazing out to sea at a ship in full sail, an anchor at her feet, the lobed border with gilt medallions and false flutes reserved on a blue ground, rim cracked and riveted but unaffecting image, no loss, crowned Flight and crescent mark in under-glaze blue, 9.75in diameter.

John Flight's diary records that the Duke of Clarence chose 'Hope' as the theme for this service from three specimens provided - 'Arabesque', 'Peace and Abundance' and 'Hope and Patience'. The service comprised 296 pieces.

A Neolithic Red Deer antler pick of the 'Windmill Hill People', from Durrington Causewayed Camp, Wiltshire, circa 3000 B.C., 14.5in overall length, together with inscribed and fitted display board.

Ex Richard Hattatt Collection No 648.
The Windmill Hill People (so named from the settlement in Wiltshire) were the first arrivals in Britain to bring the Neolithic, or earliest farming, culture.
Antler from the Windmill Hill longbarrow has been radiocarbon dated to 3200 B.C.

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A Saxon pottery urn of plain form with slightly flaring neck, broken and repaired but with negligible loss, red-black surface, inscribed, Saxon, c 6th Cent, Warren Hill, Mildenhall, Dec 1875 ·P·S·I·A VI·I, 3.25in high, 5.25in diameter; together with a Neolithic polished stone axe of symmetrical flaring form with curved blade, pale grey-green tone, with label inscribed, Found in a field at the end of Rectory Lane, Nailstone, Nr Ibstock, Leics, 6.375in long. (2)

Old Bering Sea; a fossil ivory harpoon point with incised curvilinear and geometric decoration, double barb and transverse slate blade, grooved and pierced for attachment, circular aperture, dark brown translucent patina, before 500 A.D., 2.75in long; a fossil ivory scraper, shaped and notched grip with slate blade, 2in long; together with a fragmentary harpoon point and three worked pieces, one pierced, from Kukkuluk village, St Lawrence Island, 3.125 - 1.875in long. (6)

Gordon Willey; An introduction to American Archaeology, page 420.

Ex Martin Choson Collection.

A marine ivory figure, probably Okvik, the face of elongated pointed form with tattoo lines, circular aperture for attachment, lower edge irregularly finished, well worn glossy patina, 2in high; together with a marine ivory harpoon point, probably Thule, with incised geometric decoration, double barb and transverse stone blade, grooved and pierced for attachment, circular aperture, light honey brown patina, 3.625in long. (2)

Ex Martin Chosen Collection

Nukleet Culture, late Eskimo tradition; three harpoon points, Cape Denbeigh region type, two marine ivory, the other antler horn, grooved and pierced for attachment, triangular aperture, good old surface with warm brown patina, 3.5in, 3.125in and 2.25in long respectively. Gordon Willey; An Introduction to American Archaeology, page 433, figures 7-17.

Ex Martin Choson Collection.

A fine Aborigine hardwood parrying shield of narrow oval form, each side carved with broad parallel grooves, the face with diagonal central panel, decorated in red and white ochre, pierced grip, dry patination, 26in long; together with a tula adze (woodcarving chisel used for decorating artefacts), the grooved wood shaft with flaked stone blade set with triodia resin, 28in long, Western Australia, 19th century. (2)

Ref: Catalogue of the National Museum of Victoria, Nos X45761 and X27867 respectively.

An Aborigine boomerang of symmetrical form with finely incised curvilinear and geometric designs, one end notched for use, the other with slight chip, dark brown patina, Southwest Queensland, not later than mid-19th century, 27.5in overall.

For a similar example; National Gallery of Victoria, CC/D2.

A fine Tonga Islands club with lozenge shaped pointed blade, the shoulder with transverse ridge, squared shaft with flaring butt, pointed terminal pierced for attachment, tip at one end of ridge lacking, red-brown glossy patina, early 19th century, 46in overall.

A Nupe stool, the circular top with geometric hatched ornament, notched dentil border, raised on ten chip-carved tapering legs, dark red-black patina, Benue, Nigeria, 19th century, 16.5in diameter, 11.5in high.

Traditionally presented by a groom to his bride.

Tecchi; an ornamental carrying handle, shakudo inlaid in gold and silver, the circular base plate depicting a Samurai on horseback accompanied by two Oni and inscribed with a poem, the handle formed as stylized bamboo, the poem continuing along the entire length of both sides, artists signature reading Tecchi (a pun-translating as Iron and Fool), Meiji Period, base plate 2‹/¡§in diameter, 8in overall length.

The theme of the poem is about an individual called Shoki. He killed himself after failing the exam to become a government official during the reign of Genso (713-756 A.D.) the sixth Emperor of the Tang dynasty. He appeared in a dream of Genso and has since been considered as a God, who repels and exorcises evil spirits.

Menuki; eight pairs of varying design, together with two plaquettes, one displaying the head and shoulders of a merchant carrying kumade (a bamboo rake) indicative of gathering wealth, signed Mingyoku, 1.75in wide, the other with arched top depicting two birds on a pine tree in Autumn with the moon behind suggesting a happy marriage, signed Te-tsu, 1.5in wide, Shakudo with copper, gold and shibuichi. (18)

Menuki were bound under the hilt-wrapping of sword handles to improve the user's grip.

A Tibetan Thanka, depicting 'Green Tara' the embodiment of infinite compassion, wearing the five leaf crown, dhoti scarf and body jewellery, sitting in Lalitasana upon a lotus throne, her right hand resting on her knee, her left raised and holding the stem of a lotus flower, painted in colours on cotton, 15.75in x 10.5in, bordered with crimson silk damask, 36in x 19.75in overall, some wear, first half of the 19th century or earlier.

According to tradition, in the 7th century the Nepalese Princess Bhrikuti (an incarnation of Green Tara) introduced Buddhism to Tibet.

HENRY IRVING, BRAM STOKER, & ELLEN TERRY. Two autograph letters signed to John Lowood of Sheffield; Leeds, Dec. 1910. Letters of thanks, Irving writing Wonderful scissors which on examination I find more wonderful than ever & Ellen Terry the Scissors - They are delightful, most amusing & useful!. The body of the Irving letter in the hand of his secretary Bram Stoker; Irving having added the subscription and signed. The Terry letter in her own hand and signed. Both on the Lyceum "Provincial Tour 1900" letterhead. Laid down together with the original envelopes.

One is curious to know more of these scissors which elicited such encomiums.

[SIR EDWIN SANDYS (1561-1629) Statesman & Treasurer of the Virginia Company] - MANUSCRIPT MEDICAL & COOKERY RECEIPTS: A volume of upwards of 300 very detailed receipts in various hands; at the commencement of the 55th-page the volume being inscribed Hear begins my Lady Sandys her receipts. There follows a further 136-pages of receipts; all these and those in the first section are fully indexed at end. Following my Lady Sandys receipts are a further 16-pages of receipts ; the volume is thus comprised of three sections. Many of the receipts in the first give their source, e.g. My Lady de la fountaine, Dr. Diodati[Theodore Diodati 1574-1651?], goodwife Cutt, Sr Ric. ffords lady, Sr William Ryders Lady, Mr Lawrence the apothecary, My Lady Waterman, My Lady Anderson, Mr Rogers had it from old Dr. Rugely, Aunt Frances, Mrs Robinson the midwife, Mrs Lewes of Putney etc. Only a few give their source in the Lady Sandys section, e.g. My Cousen Sam Sandys, Mary Spencer, & Sir Theodore Mayherne [1573-1655; physician] etc. The medical receipts include To kill wild fire, A water for the consumption and surfeit, alias the admirable and most famous snaile water, The great plague water, A gentle purge to be taken at any time without dainger. Good to free the liver from obstructions and stoping of the cause of most diseases in women, good against the dropsy and green sicknes, good for an ague after the third fitt, all writers call Rhubarb the life of the liver, A most excellent anti Pestilentiall cordiall, A powder to clear the heart and to drive Malencholly from the vital spirits about the heart....which is the mother of most diseases, The great mistry in nature that Maxemilian the Emperor sent to his sister of Spaine, Lucatellos Balsam, A writ for a madd dogg [9 words to be written upon any thinge the dog will eat], This balme cures all wounds through the flesh, all scaldings, heat or burne with the fier, A receipt for the Gripes or Purgin.......it cured sister Kitty and Doctor Carays receipt for consumsion.....this cured my sister Pen etc. The culinary receipts include conserve of Cowslips, Currant Wyne, To make a lettis pie with a pudding in it, To make a pudding about a Carpe, To make flesh jelly, To boyle larks in broath etc.

Closely written on 212-pages, small 4to, old leather boards now detached, lacking backstrip; first few leaves detached. Approximately 60% of the receipts are medicinal.

*Circumstantial evidence within indicates, perhaps, that "my Lady Sandys" is the wife of Sir Edwin Sandys (1561-1629) the Jacobean statesman, member of the Council for Virginia 1607, and Treasurer of the Virginia Company 1619-20; perhaps his 4th wife Catherine (b.1583) whom he married c. 1604 and who bore him 12 children. There are references to "My cousen Sam Sandys" [his 2nd cousin Samuel (d.1651) ?], to "Aunt Frances" [his father, Edwin (1519-1585) Archbishop of York's sister ?], "Mary Spencer" [his daughter Mary who married Richard Spencer ?] and, in the 3rd section, perhaps a continuation by his daughters, references to "sister Kitty" & "sister Pen"[ his children Catherine and Penelope?]. The volume is however undated and only further research may positively establish a connection.

BOER WAR: An original photograph (5.75 x 6.75 inches) mounted to a leaf of paper upon which is roneoed a description of the four Boers pictured, being a Description and History of above as far as known" - "Judge Hertzog - nicknamed 'Berrie'. Age about 38....Height 5'7.5 medium build. Fair. Square Shoulders. Pointed beard and Moustache. Commandant of several small Commandos in Calvinia-Clan-William District, which raided C.C in Ja'y/Feb.1901. Together with descriptions of Munnik Hertzog Nezer and Oberholzer. Mounted to an album leaf. Together with Base Orders, Port Elizabeth 1900; a Lines of Communication Orders; a proclamation of the Commander-in-Chief regarding sabotage of the railways 1900 & another. Together with a large map: Kroonstad and Newcastle to Pretoria; a number of printed photographs of Boer War generals; a contemporary facsimile of a newspaper billboard announcing the relief of Mafeking; a cavalry Club menu, 1902, illustrated with Boer War scenes; & other oddments.

*The Boer general James Barry Munnik Hertzog (1866-1942) -"Judge Hertzog"- the main subject in the above photograph, was, of course, to become Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa in 1924. This rare survival would appear to have been issued by British Intelligence to commanders in the field as an aid to the identification of these wanted men.

WWI - GALLIPOLI & ELSEWHERE: ROYAL IRISH FUSILIERS: An extensive group of autograph letters (865-pages) from Captain George Montgomery Kidd, M.C. Royal Irish Fusiliers, 5th Battalion, Tenth (Irish) Division. The series comprising 147 letters to his fiancé, later wife, and 51 letters to his parents, 1915 - 1918. The first letter, from Gallipoli, addressed to his fiancé Miss L.N. Kirker c/o his father, Dr. F.W. Kidd, in Dublin, dated 10th August, 1915 & headed, In the trenches is descriptive of his landing at Suvla Bay where he won his Military Cross during the fighting that led to the virtual annihilation of the 5th and 6th battalions. [4-pages 8vo with the original envelope]:

My own Girlie ... Just a line or two to say that I'm still going strong and that I'm very thankful to God for it, for I seem to have been extremely lucky......... We landed under shrapnel fire and just as we got on the beach we had three shells over us - Then we had to advance over a narrow strip of sandy land ......... our platoon were very badly hit - my little lot got through without a casualty - until the afternoon when we had to attack a small hill some three or four miles away, we finally got their positions with high explosives....... I'm not so very fond of this trench business - as there are perpetual snipers if you ever put your head up and we had four men in our company shot yesterday including Major Garstin shot clean through the brain....... I'm the sole survivor of the company at present and I'm looking forward ever so much to getting some sleep and a wash and a general cleanup as I've had none of them for the past three or four days. We've lost altogether 15 officers...... we are supposed to have done very well and that the general was very pleased. I think the men perfectly marvelous and I don't know how they manage to stick it at all when they have had to do without water for nearly twenty hours and at the end of that time only get a mouthful. I don't mind a bit about the bullets in the open but object to the hard work as all the snipers have to aim at is your head and it's rather risky - but I promise you that I'll take good care of myself and I nearly always use a periscope when I can get hold of one ... I must stop now Girlie mine ... very much love from your ever loving Impie.

The 147 letters to his wife are dated 10th Aug. 1915 - 19th Dec. 1918 and amount to 673-pages (343-pages 8vo and 330-pages 4to); all but 9 in their original envelopes. The 51 letters to his parents, dated 15th July 1915 - 30th July 1918 amount to 189-pages (56-pages 8vo and 133-pages 4to); together with a few related letters. With the letters are a photograph of Kidd in uniform, and one of his wife. Together with two albums of earlier negatives and a few contact prints; one relating to Kidd at Trinity College etc. the other to Miss Kircher and family at Craigavad House, Co. Down. Also a newspaper cutting quoting the 'Irish Independent' (ca. Feb. 1916), with portrait of Kidd, under the heading Military Cross Hero - He was at the Suvla Bay landing...... at one time he was the only officer of the 5th and 6th Battalions, with his Colonel, who was not wounded or killed....... after leaving Gallipoli he was all through the advance into Serbia, and in the retreat. He is now in the mountains in the NE of Salonika. After his evacuation from Gallipoli he served with his regiment in Salonika, Egypt, Palestine and, in 1918, France

*A slightly fuller description with transcriptions of a few other letters is available upon request.