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An important Royal Flying Corps ( R.F.C ) photograph and scrapbook album dating from 1912. The property of Harry Ware ( b. 1892 ) an Air Mechanic 1st Class in the RFC Motor Transport Division, Service Number 536. The album containing photographs and postcards of RFC individuals and Squadrons at work and recreation including Victoria cross recipients Billy Bishop and James McCudden. The majority of the photographs have pen notes underneath identifying members and their dates of death during the war. The latter half of the album are photographs culminating in by this time Senior Equipment Staff Officer Ware's career based in Africa then subsequent retirement in 1948.

584 An important Royal Flying Corps ( R.F.C ) photograph and scrapbook album dating from 1912. The property of Harry Ware ( b. 1892 ) an Air Mechanic 1st Class in the RFC Motor Transport Division, Service Number 536. The album containing photographs and postcards of RFC individuals and Squadrons at work and recreation including Victoria cross recipients Billy Bishop and James McCudden. The majority of the photographs have pen notes underneath identifying members and their dates of death during the war. The latter half of the album are photographs culminating in by this time Senior Equipment Staff Officer Ware's career based in Africa then subsequent retirement in 1948.

£600-800
A silver 3 handled bowl, the handles in the form of sea creatures raised a circular spreading base, Sheffield 1911 by E Wigfull (Henry Wigfull) 12cm h, 1400 grams

99 A silver 3 handled bowl, the handles in the form of sea creatures raised a circular spreading base, Sheffield 1911 by E Wigfull (Henry Wigfull) 12cm h, 1400 grams

£900-1200
William Morris, a pair of ebonised elm Sussex armchairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats, raised on turned supports 85cm h x 57cm w x 41cm d

1055 William Morris, a pair of ebonised elm Sussex armchairs with spindle backs and woven rush seats, raised on turned supports 85cm h x 57cm w x 41cm d

£400-600
**Laurence Stephen Lowry (British, 1887-1976), The Football Match, offset lithograph, signed and editioned 833/850 in pencil, published by Grove Fine Art, Manchester, with their blindstamp, 28cm x 38cm, within a stained wood frame.**Please note Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

837 **Laurence Stephen Lowry (British, 1887-1976), The Football Match, offset lithograph, signed and editioned 833/850 in pencil, published by Grove Fine Art, Manchester, with their blindstamp, 28cm x 38cm, within a stained wood frame.**Please note Artists Resale Rights may be payable on this lot

£1800-2200
A 75cl bottle of specially selected by Gordon & MacPhail Glenburgie single malt Scotch Whisky, distilled 1966 and bottled in 1990, 61.2% vol natural cask strength, with presentation box

548 A 75cl bottle of specially selected by Gordon & MacPhail Glenburgie single malt Scotch Whisky, distilled 1966 and bottled in 1990, 61.2% vol natural cask strength, with presentation box

£300-400
A silver and gilt coronet worn to the Coronation of King George VI by Countess Mildred Anne Buxton GBE JP (1866 - 1955).  The gilt coronet of 8 strawberry leaves and 8 "pearls" with crimson caul having gold braided mushroom finial, trimmed in ermine with silk interior.  The coronet hallmarked London 1936 with maker's mark of EB (likely Edward Barnard and Sons) and each "pearl" stamped lion passant.  With original cardboard box marked Countess Buxton

74 A silver and gilt coronet worn to the Coronation of King George VI by Countess Mildred Anne Buxton GBE JP (1866 - 1955). The gilt coronet of 8 strawberry leaves and 8 "pearls" with crimson caul having gold braided mushroom finial, trimmed in ermine with silk interior. The coronet hallmarked London 1936 with maker's mark of EB (likely Edward Barnard and Sons) and each "pearl" stamped lion passant. With original cardboard box marked Countess Buxton

£1000-2000
An 18ct yellow gold and platinum dress ring set a sapphire approx. 4.40ct, surrounded by 24 diamonds  clarity SI - I1, colour H/I approx. 0.48ct, size K, 4.29 grams

17 An 18ct yellow gold and platinum dress ring set a sapphire approx. 4.40ct, surrounded by 24 diamonds clarity SI - I1, colour H/I approx. 0.48ct, size K, 4.29 grams

£1200-1400
A Victorian 1873 gold sovereign in a pendant mount, hung on a yellow gold, testing as 14ct, chain 52cm

13 A Victorian 1873 gold sovereign in a pendant mount, hung on a yellow gold, testing as 14ct, chain 52cm

£650-750
A rare 18th Century yew drop flap gateleg tea table fitted a frieze drawer with pierced brass plate drop handle, raised on turned supports with bun feet and square moulded stretcher, 76 cm h  106cm w x 45cm when closed x 91cm h when open

951 A rare 18th Century yew drop flap gateleg tea table fitted a frieze drawer with pierced brass plate drop handle, raised on turned supports with bun feet and square moulded stretcher, 76 cm h 106cm w x 45cm when closed x 91cm h when open

£800-1200
A Must de Cartier pen set, with gold plated ballpoint pen and propelling pencil, cased and with original paperwork

579 A Must de Cartier pen set, with gold plated ballpoint pen and propelling pencil, cased and with original paperwork

£150-200
A Royal Worcester coffee pot, with hand painted decoration of peaches and grapes by J Freeman, the base with black Royal Worcester mark and 5 dots 19cm h

677 A Royal Worcester coffee pot, with hand painted decoration of peaches and grapes by J Freeman, the base with black Royal Worcester mark and 5 dots 19cm h

£800-1200
The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, a 1975 commemorative set of 50 silver proof .925 Sterling silver medallions commemorating the Life and Works of Leonardo da Vinci, 50 grams each, 2500 grams gross weight

335 The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, a 1975 commemorative set of 50 silver proof .925 Sterling silver medallions commemorating the Life and Works of Leonardo da Vinci, 50 grams each, 2500 grams gross weight

£1800-2000
An Asprey and Garrard glass and silver mounted claret jug decanter, London 1999, 27cm, boxed

179 An Asprey and Garrard glass and silver mounted claret jug decanter, London 1999, 27cm, boxed

£300-500
Various Artists, a 1973/74 autograph album, a prize in a competition by Radio Luxembourg and won by the vendor, consisting of approximately 100 autographs to include Perry Como, Keith Moon (stuck in), a purported Elvis Presley, Ringo Starr, the Pointer Sisters, Sparks, Jimmy Ruffin, Mae West, Carl Perkins, Art Garfunkel, Phil Lynott (stuck in), Abba, Roy Orbison, Slade, Bay City Rollers, Alice Cooper  (stuck in), Olivia Newton John (stuck in), The Osmonds, etc.  Denham's sold a similar example in our Auction 12th January 2022 on behalf of another winner of a Radio Luxembourg competition for 1,150 pounds

582 Various Artists, a 1973/74 autograph album, a prize in a competition by Radio Luxembourg and won by the vendor, consisting of approximately 100 autographs to include Perry Como, Keith Moon (stuck in), a purported Elvis Presley, Ringo Starr, the Pointer Sisters, Sparks, Jimmy Ruffin, Mae West, Carl Perkins, Art Garfunkel, Phil Lynott (stuck in), Abba, Roy Orbison, Slade, Bay City Rollers, Alice Cooper (stuck in), Olivia Newton John (stuck in), The Osmonds, etc. Denham's sold a similar example in our Auction 12th January 2022 on behalf of another winner of a Radio Luxembourg competition for 1,150 pounds

£500-700

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