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P W Tomkins, 19th Century coloured engraving to Admiral Sir Hyde Parker KT.Commander in Chief "The Attack on the Danish Fleet and Batteries off Copenhagen 2nd April 1801" 51cm x 75cm
SOLD FOR £220
P W Tomkins, 19th Century coloured engraving to Admiral Sir Hyde Parker KT.Commander in Chief "The Attack on the Danish Fleet and Batteries off Copenhagen 2nd April 1801" 51cm x 75cm

P W Tomkins, 19th Century coloured engraving to Admiral Sir Hyde Parker KT.Commander in Chief, "The Defeat of the Danish Fleet and Batteries"  51cm x 74cm
SOLD FOR £220
P W Tomkins, 19th Century coloured engraving to Admiral Sir Hyde Parker KT.Commander in Chief, "The Defeat of the Danish Fleet and Batteries" 51cm x 74cm

United Kingdom, 1740 bronze Medal for Admiral Vernon and the Battle of Portobello, 1739. 38mm. Obv: Half-length bust of Vernon / Rev: Ships entering Portobello harbour.
SOLD FOR £70
United Kingdom, 1740 bronze Medal for Admiral Vernon and the Battle of Portobello, 1739. 38mm. Obv: Half-length bust of Vernon / Rev: Ships entering Portobello harbour.

A Victorian style mahogany dining suite comprising oval extending dining table with 1 extra leaf, raised on turned and reeded supports 74cm h x 107cm w 195cm l x 239cm when extended, together with a set of 10 Admiralty tulip back dining chairs with over stuffed seats, raised on turned turned and reeded supports 90cm h x 47cm w x 41cm d (seats 24cm x 28cm)
SOLD FOR £150
A Victorian style mahogany dining suite comprising oval extending dining table with 1 extra leaf, raised on turned and reeded supports 74cm h x 107cm w 195cm l x 239cm when extended, together with a set of 10 Admiralty tulip back dining chairs with over stuffed seats, raised on turned turned and reeded supports 90cm h x 47cm w x 41cm d (seats 24cm x 28cm)

An Art Deco chiming mantel clock with gilt Arabic numerals, contained in a figured walnut Admiral's hat style case, with key,  25cm h x 70cm w x 15cm
SOLD FOR £60
An Art Deco chiming mantel clock with gilt Arabic numerals, contained in a figured walnut Admiral's hat style case, with key, 25cm h x 70cm w x 15cm

Star Wars by Kenner, a Luke Skywalker ( Hoth Battle Gear ) action figure on  48 back Empire Strikes Back unpunched card ESB 48C ( Hong Kong 1983 promotional Admiral Akbar edition )
SOLD FOR £90
Star Wars by Kenner, a Luke Skywalker ( Hoth Battle Gear ) action figure on 48 back Empire Strikes Back unpunched card ESB 48C ( Hong Kong 1983 promotional Admiral Akbar edition )

A gentleman's gilt cased Longines automatic Admiral wristwatch contained in a 33mm case
SOLD FOR £440
A gentleman's gilt cased Longines automatic Admiral wristwatch contained in a 33mm case

A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold keywind pocket watch, the dial inscribed William Bent London EC, numbered 15291, the movement inscribed chronometer maker to The Admiralty 15291, contained in a 50mm case, London 1874, gross weight 136.3 grams
SOLD FOR £1850
A gentleman's 18ct yellow gold keywind pocket watch, the dial inscribed William Bent London EC, numbered 15291, the movement inscribed chronometer maker to The Admiralty 15291, contained in a 50mm case, London 1874, gross weight 136.3 grams

A Japanese 1937 Naval Officers sword (Kai-Gunto) forged by Fujiwara Kanefusa (1899-1977) with wooden saya finished in black lacquered leather, the 70cm blade with clear hamon, the complete length 99cm including saya.  The plain tsuba supported by two copper sunburst dai-seppas then 4 plain ovoid seppas (all are stamped 91). The length of the tang engraved "Kanefusa the 23rd, resident of Seki in Noshu" and three characters painted in white enamel on the obverse also a 5mm Seki mark at the base of the tang.  The brass fuchi on the handle can be removed to reveal an unclear signature on the wood.

The sword was gifted to Captain Clifford Caslon C.B.E by the Admiralty, due to his presence in command of the battleship H.M.S Nelson at Singapore during the surrender of Japanese forces in all of South-east Asia on 12th September 1945 in her role as Flagship, Eastern Fleet. 10 days earlier Caslon had hosted the surrender of Japanese forces in Malaya at George Town, Penang by Rear Admiral Jisaku Uozumi aboard the Nelson, following this, H.M.S Nelson was relieved as Flagship, Eastern Fleet on 20th September 1945 before returning to Portsmouth where on 27th November 1945 she became Flagship of the Home Fleet and together with a photographic portrait of Captain Caslon in uniform 30cm x 22cm, a warrant of commission promoting him to the rank of Rear Admiral dated 8th January 1947 framed 18cm x 36cm, a bar of miniature ribbon and other ribbons, 3 Admiral's buttons, a black and white photograph of H.M.S. Nelson with brass plaque H.M.S. Nelson Flagship Homefleet 1946 Captain Caslon CBE framed 41cm x 59cm and a brass plaque marked Clifford Caslon RN 8cm x 15cm 

Provenance - from Admiral Caslon by direct descent to his son Denis Caslon
SOLD FOR £1350
A Japanese 1937 Naval Officers sword (Kai-Gunto) forged by Fujiwara Kanefusa (1899-1977) with wooden saya finished in black lacquered leather, the 70cm blade with clear hamon, the complete length 99cm including saya. The plain tsuba supported by two copper sunburst dai-seppas then 4 plain ovoid seppas (all are stamped 91). The length of the tang engraved "Kanefusa the 23rd, resident of Seki in Noshu" and three characters painted in white enamel on the obverse also a 5mm Seki mark at the base of the tang. The brass fuchi on the handle can be removed to reveal an unclear signature on the wood. The sword was gifted to Captain Clifford Caslon C.B.E by the Admiralty, due to his presence in command of the battleship H.M.S Nelson at Singapore during the surrender of Japanese forces in all of South-east Asia on 12th September 1945 in her role as Flagship, Eastern Fleet. 10 days earlier Caslon had hosted the surrender of Japanese forces in Malaya at George Town, Penang by Rear Admiral Jisaku Uozumi aboard the Nelson, following this, H.M.S Nelson was relieved as Flagship, Eastern Fleet on 20th September 1945 before returning to Portsmouth where on 27th November 1945 she became Flagship of the Home Fleet and together with a photographic portrait of Captain Caslon in uniform 30cm x 22cm, a warrant of commission promoting him to the rank of Rear Admiral dated 8th January 1947 framed 18cm x 36cm, a bar of miniature ribbon and other ribbons, 3 Admiral's buttons, a black and white photograph of H.M.S. Nelson with brass plaque H.M.S. Nelson Flagship Homefleet 1946 Captain Caslon CBE framed 41cm x 59cm and a brass plaque marked Clifford Caslon RN 8cm x 15cm Provenance - from Admiral Caslon by direct descent to his son Denis Caslon

An Admiral Fitzroy barometer, the top section fitted a striking clock with painted dial, Roman numerals, contained in a black painted case 124cm x 22cm
SOLD FOR £70
An Admiral Fitzroy barometer, the top section fitted a striking clock with painted dial, Roman numerals, contained in a black painted case 124cm x 22cm

Rutledge?, a 1950's impressionist oil painting on canvas, study of Admiralty Arch,  signed to the bottom right hand corner 49cm x 59cm
SOLD FOR £85
Rutledge?, a 1950's impressionist oil painting on canvas, study of Admiralty Arch, signed to the bottom right hand corner 49cm x 59cm

William Minshall Birchall 1929, (1884-1941) watercolour and wash signed, "HMS Barham" 26cm x 37cm, label on verso HMS Barham flying the flag of Vice Admiral John D Kelly commanding first battle squadron Mediterranean 1927-1928
SOLD FOR £70
William Minshall Birchall 1929, (1884-1941) watercolour and wash signed, "HMS Barham" 26cm x 37cm, label on verso HMS Barham flying the flag of Vice Admiral John D Kelly commanding first battle squadron Mediterranean 1927-1928

Brian Haggar 1965 (1935-2006), oil on board, inscribed en verso, monogrammed, street scene with lady before a pub "The Admiral" unframed 51cm x 76cm
SOLD FOR £1000
Brian Haggar 1965 (1935-2006), oil on board, inscribed en verso, monogrammed, street scene with lady before a pub "The Admiral" unframed 51cm x 76cm

A 1 1/4" bore bronze model of a Naval ships canon with 17 1/2" long barrel, mounted on a solid beech Admiralty pattern (1800), the carriage with brass fittings and breeching ropes on solid beech trucks
SOLD FOR £280
A 1 1/4" bore bronze model of a Naval ships canon with 17 1/2" long barrel, mounted on a solid beech Admiralty pattern (1800), the carriage with brass fittings and breeching ropes on solid beech trucks

A German 8 day striking mantel clock with arched silvered dial and Arabic numerals, strike/chime dial, contained in a mahogany Admiral's hat shaped case
SOLD FOR £95
A German 8 day striking mantel clock with arched silvered dial and Arabic numerals, strike/chime dial, contained in a mahogany Admiral's hat shaped case

J Lynn, oil on canvas, unsigned, label en verso HMS Vernon Shortening Sail after a Trial Trip, purchased at the sale of the Late Admiral Sir Thomas Symonds, Symonds' Effects Torquay March 1897, relined, 90cm x 121cm
SOLD FOR £2600
J Lynn, oil on canvas, unsigned, label en verso HMS Vernon Shortening Sail after a Trial Trip, purchased at the sale of the Late Admiral Sir Thomas Symonds, Symonds' Effects Torquay March 1897, relined, 90cm x 121cm

A silver plated pocket watch the dial inscribed F A Chandler, Maker to the Admiralty, suspended on a silver Albert watch chain
SOLD FOR £65
A silver plated pocket watch the dial inscribed F A Chandler, Maker to the Admiralty, suspended on a silver Albert watch chain

A First World War recruiting poster published by the Admiralty Recruiting Department, 1915, Join The Royal Marines, Help to Man the Guns of the Fleet, printed by W H Smiths & Sons 76cm x 51cm
SOLD FOR £160
A First World War recruiting poster published by the Admiralty Recruiting Department, 1915, Join The Royal Marines, Help to Man the Guns of the Fleet, printed by W H Smiths & Sons 76cm x 51cm

Victorian watercolours, portraits, unsigned, Lady Henry Prescott and Admiral Sir Henry Prescott (arched in slip mounts) 27cm x 20cm
SOLD FOR £60
Victorian watercolours, portraits, unsigned, Lady Henry Prescott and Admiral Sir Henry Prescott (arched in slip mounts) 27cm x 20cm

An Admiral Fitzroy barometer with replacement thermometer
SOLD FOR £100
An Admiral Fitzroy barometer with replacement thermometer

After Fredericks, a composition head and shoulders portrait bust of Admiral Nelson (nose f and r) 12" raised on a socle base, together with 1 other composition head and shoulders portrait bust of a lady  10"
SOLD FOR £90
After Fredericks, a composition head and shoulders portrait bust of Admiral Nelson (nose f and r) 12" raised on a socle base, together with 1 other composition head and shoulders portrait bust of a lady 10"

A gentleman's steel cased Longines automatic Admiral calendar wristwatch on an expanding bracelet
SOLD FOR £140
A gentleman's steel cased Longines automatic Admiral calendar wristwatch on an expanding bracelet

A Georgian carved oak bureau, the fall front with a view of the Death of Admiral Lord Nelson, the interior fitted a cupboard door with a portrait of Nelson, pigeon holes and drawers, fitted 4 short drawers above 3 long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet 45"h x 42 1/2"w x 22"d.
SOLD FOR £1200
A Georgian carved oak bureau, the fall front with a view of the Death of Admiral Lord Nelson, the interior fitted a cupboard door with a portrait of Nelson, pigeon holes and drawers, fitted 4 short drawers above 3 long graduated drawers, raised on bracket feet 45"h x 42 1/2"w x 22"d.

A turned oak and brass mounted 6 spoked Admiralty ships wheel 24" diam. the boss marked A W and with crows foot mark
SOLD FOR £85
A turned oak and brass mounted 6 spoked Admiralty ships wheel 24" diam. the boss marked A W and with crows foot mark

Of World War One interest, a pair of carved and pierced teak bookends formed from teak off HMS Iron Duke, Admiral Jericho's flagship Jutland 1915 together with a pair of carved Swiss wooden expanding bookends
SOLD FOR £85
Of World War One interest, a pair of carved and pierced teak bookends formed from teak off HMS Iron Duke, Admiral Jericho's flagship Jutland 1915 together with a pair of carved Swiss wooden expanding bookends