211 |
AN ENGLISH SMALL-SWORD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with hollow-triangular blade retaining traces of etched decoration at the forte (the tip chipped), steel hilt including oval shell-guard with shaped border, a pair of quillons, urn-shaped pommel and solid grip all studded with faceted beads in imitation of brilliants, and retaining a portion of its knuckle-chain
78cm; 30 3/4in blade
Estimate: 80-100 |
Nil |
|
130 |
212 |
A COURT SWORD, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
with slender blade etched with trophies and foliage over the forte, gilt brass hilt cast with beadwork, including shell-guard, knuckle-guard and flattened urn-shaped pommel, solid grip, in its brass-mounted scabbard, complete with its sword knot
78.8cm; 31in blade
Estimate: 50-80 |
Nil |
|
150 |
213 |
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD, RETAILED BY R. JOHNSTON, LATE BLAND AND FOSTER, SWORD CUTLER AND BELT MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY, 68 ST JAMES'S STREET, LONDON
with double-edged blade stamped 'J.J.Runkel, Solingen' within a near full-length fuller on each side, regulation brass hilt retaining much original gilding, including boatshell guard and ovoid pommel, and original grip of twisted silver wire between gilt-brass collars, in its regulation scabbard with gilt-brass locket and chape, the former inscribed with the maker's details
81cm; 32in blade
This maker is recorded at this address 1798-1838.
Estimate: 800-1000 |
Nil |
|
1000 |
214 |
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S FIELD SWORD BY DURS EGG
with hatchet-pointed blade engraved 'J. Runkel Solingen' on the back at the forte and with the Royal Cypher GR, the Royal Arms 1714-1801 and military trophies, retaining its leather washer; regulation 'ladder' hilt with langets, with a rounded back-piece, prominent 'nose' to the pommel, original leather-covered grip wound with silver wire, retaining an early leather liner and part of its leather knot, in its steel scabbard, with a single suspension ring (the other missing), and inscribed with the maker's details at the locket (rubbed)
88cm; 34 1/2in blade
The Egg family are well known as prominent gunmakers during this period. They were also major suppliers of muskets, swords and polearms to the board of Ordnance during the French Wars. See L. Southwick 2001, p. 102.
Estimate: 2500-3500 |
Nil |
|
2000 |
215 |
AN UNUSUAL SWORD OF REGULATION TYPE BY W.L & H. SARGENT, MID-19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade formed with a hatchet point, stamped 'best cast steel' and with the maker's name on the back-edge, gilt-brass gothic hilt incorporating an oval filled with an expanded flower head, fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard
82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade
William Lucas Sargent is recorded at Edmund Street, Birmingham, circa 1852-65.
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
220 |
216 |
A VICTORIAN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD
with etched fullered blade double-edged towards the point, steel triple-bar hilt, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its steel scabbard
82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade
Estimate: 100-150 |
Nil |
|
160 |
217 |
THREE COURT SWORDS, LATE 19TH/20TH CENTURY
the first with etched blade including the Royal cypher 'GRV' crowned, gilt-brass hilt cast with beadwork in low relief, in a contemporary brass-mounted leather scabbard; the second with etched blade, gilt-brass hilt including shell-guard decorated with a crown, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard; and the third with etched blade and gilt-brass hilt including shell-guard cast with a pair of dragons and scale pattern, in a contemporary brass-mounted leather scabbard
the first: 79cm; 31 1/8in blade
(3)
Estimate: 300-350 |
Nil |
|
360 |
218 |
A VICTORIAN 1845 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER'S INFANTRY SWORD
with etched blade including the royal cypher and a crossed sword and baton, and regulation brass hilt
82.5cm; 32 1/2in blade
Estimate: 50-100 |
Nil |
|
110 |
219 |
AN 1854 PATTERN VICTORIAN RIFLE OFFICER'S SWORD, A VICTORIAN ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SWORD AND A U.S. MODEL 1840 NON COMMISSIONED OFFICER'S SWORD, DATED 1863
the first two with etched blades, steel hilts, fishskin-covered grips and each in its regulation scabbard; and the third inscribed 'Ames Mfg Co' at the forte, with brass regulation hilt and the grip bound with twisted brass wire
the first: 83.4cm; 32 7/8in blade
(3)
Estimate: 400-500 |
Nil |
|
480 |
220 |
AN INDIAN GENERAL OFFICER'S SWORD, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged blade, inlaid with a decorative panel of brass lines and pellets on one side, gilt-brass mameluke-hilt cast and chased with scrolls in low relief, applied on each side of the cross-piece with a crown surmounted by a lion, and fitted with a pair of ivory grip-scales retained by brass foliate washers (one washer missing), complete with its silver bullion sword knot (worn), in its original silk-covered wooden scabbard with gilt-brass mounts cast and chased with flowers along the sides (the silk faded and with areas of wear), the middle-band, chape and locket each decorated with sprays of rose and thistle foliage, the latter fitted with spring-locking catch, and applied on each side in silver with the Harp of Erin
76cm; 29 7/8in
Estimate: 500-800 |
Nil |
|
3600 |
221 |
A CONTINENTAL CAVALRY SWORD, MID-19TH CENTURY
with curved single-edged fullered blade, stamped with the bladesmith's mark at the forte, the initials 'BFD' and a trophy-of-arms, brass triple-bar hilt cast with foliage in low relief (rubbed), banded horn grip (cracked), in its steel scabbard
85.3cm; 33 5/8in blade
Estimate: 150-250 |
Nil |
|
120 |
222 |
A FRENCH MODEL AN XI CAVALRY SWORD, A BADEN WURTEMBURG EPEÉ, 19TH CENTURY AND A GERMAN OFFICER'S SWORD, 20TH CENTURY
the first with fullered regulation blade (pitted) and brass four-bar hilt stamped with inspector's marks; the second with plain blade, regulation brass hilt cast with the arms on the shell-guard, in its scabbard; the third with curved fullered blade (pitted) and steel stirrup hilt, in its scabbard with a single ring for suspension
the first: 95.5cm; 37 5/8in blade
(3)
Estimate: 300-400 |
Nil |
|
550 |
223 |
A CONTINENTAL OFFICER'S SWORD, MID-19TH CENTURY
with curved pipe-backed blade of polished steel, regulation brass stirrup hilt, including langets cast with crossed swords, down-tuned quillon and pommel formed as a lion's head, and the grip bound with twisted wire and fishskin, in its steel scabbard; together with a modern copy of an Oriental sword, in a military scabbard
the first: 83.5cm; 33in blade
(2)
Estimate: 250-350 |
Nil |
|
200 |
224 |
A NORWEGIAN MODEL 1774/85 CAVALRY SWORD
with broad double-edged blade (chemically cleaned), stamped with the Royal arsenal mark of Christian VII and the date 1766 at the forte, regulation brass half-basket guard, inscribed with the letters 'H.L.E.NO.24' on one side of the guard, globular pommel, and later wire-bound grip
93.5cm; 36 3/8in blade
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
550 |
225 |
A LARGE QUANTITY OF SWORD SCABBARDS, 18TH AND 19TH CENTURIES
including eight for small-swords or epées, a number of steel scabbards for regulation swords, and a detached barrel for a percussion gun
(qty)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
450 |
226 |
A LARGE QUANTITY OF SWORD BLADES, 17TH-19TH CENTURIES
including a broadsword blade engraved "For the commonwealth of England" and '1650' on one side, a blade for a short sword, 19th Century, in its fabric-covered wooden scabbard with repoussé silver mounts, a regulation blade for a 1796-pattern light infantry officer's sword with some etched, gilt and blued decoration, a regulation blade for an English 18th Century sword stamped with the running fox mark of Shotley Bridge, twelve blades for transitional, small-swords and epeés, six straight broad blades, six blades for backswords, four dagger blades, eighteen various curved single etched regulation sword blades (rusted throughout, some tips chipped)
(qty)
Estimate: 200-300 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
227 |
AN OFFICER'S JACKET, 6TH (OR INNISKILLING) DRAGOONS, CIRCA 1812-16
of scarlet wool with yellow wool facings, the front, skirts and cuffs trimmed with silver regimental-pattern lace 2 inches wide with a central black or very dark blue 'ladder' train and fastening at the front with hooks and eyes; shoulder-cords of twisted silver square-cord secured at the neck with white metal hooks; lined in white linen, quilted in the collar, upper breast and shoulders with white wool which also reinforces the underarms; inner pocket to left breast; scarlet fly over the belly; some lining damage and moth; retaining metal hooks added in the 19th century for display
This jacket conforms in general to that ordered for officers of heavy cavalry in 1812, but having the yellow facings and regimental-pattern lace of 6th Dragoons.
AN OFFICER'S SHABRAQUE, 6TH (OR INNISKILLING) DRAGOONS, CIRCA 1804-16
of yellow wool, lined with buckram and grey wool and edged all round with silver regimental lace 2½ inches wide with a central black or very dark blue wool train; pierced in the central ridge in two places for harness; reinforced against the stirrup leathers with leather patches and with leather straps and buckles forward of the knee for pistol holsters; the regimental badge on both rear points embroidered in gold and silver wire and coloured silks; inked indistinctly inside 'Cpt. Miller' (?); some staining and slight damage to the lining; retaining metal hooks added in the 19th century for display.
Miller became a captain in 1804 and thus this shabraque is dated circa 1804-16, although it may relate to the earlier part of that period.
AN OFFICER'S SABRETACHE AND SLINGS, 6TH (OR INNISKILLING) DRAGOONS, CIRCA 1812-15
the sabretache with a body and expanding pouch of black leather, the pouch lined with buckram and secured with a loop and button; the front of black or very dark blue wool (slight moth) with a border of regimental lace enclosing, in silver wire embroidery, the Royal Cypher GR beneath a monarchial crown in gold and silver wire embroidery and coloured fabric and above the regimental badge similarly embroidered, flanked by Union sprays embroidered in coloured silks and incorporating the regimental designation VI D in silver wire embroidery; three white metal suspension loops, the two slings of crimson Russia leather faced with regimental lace with white metal buckles, lace sliders and steel sprung catches, 34.5cm; 13⅝ in x 26.5cm; 10½ in
This particular sabretache is noted and described in Carman, W.Y., 'Sabretaches of Dragoons', Journal of the Society for Army Historical Research, Vol. LXVII (1989), pp. 69-74, p. 73.
AN OFFICER'S POUCH AND POUCH-BELT, 6TH (OR INNISKILLING) DRAGOONS, CIRCA 1812-15
the pouch body covered in brown leather and containing a wooden block pierced for six cartridges; the frontal flap of brown leather, covered in yellow wool edged with ⅝ inch regimental lace, without a central train, enclosing the regimental badge above and flanked by Union sprays, all embroidered in silver wire and coloured silks; one white metal loop for the belt; slight moth; the pouch belt in two parts (incomplete), one attached to the pouch by its loop and the other sewn to it for display; of brown leather faced with 2¼ inch regimental lace, without a central train, and edged with black or very dark blue wool; white metal buckle; generally good condition, frontal flap12cm; 4¾ in x 17cm; 6¾ in
AN OFFICER'S WAIST-BELT, 6TH (OR INNISKILLING) DRAGOONS, CIRCA 1812-15
of crimson Russia leather faced with regimental lace, with a central train, 2¼ inches wide; three white metal loops for slings, the two outer 1⅜ inches wide and the inner 1 inch wide; plate of gilded brass or copper, 1⅝ in x 3⅛ in, with an applied regimental badge in white metal and a flat hook on the reverse to engage with a similarly shaped gilt metal loop; generally good condition, 5.7cm; 2¼ in wide
AN OFFICER'S COCKED HAT, 6TH (OR INNISKILLING) DRAGOONS, CIRCA 1814-16
of black felted material to fold flat, edged with 1 inch black silk, tied across with a black silk regimental ribbon, 2 inches wide with two 'ladder' trains, passing through a loop of silver gimp; a white metal star-loop set upon a black silk cockade of regimental ribbon and incorporating a white metal officer's button; two crimson and gold bullion tassels linked by a plaited gold wire and crimson silk cord; lined in white silk with a white leather headband bearing the inked inscriptions: 'Lt.Col. Miller Inniskilling Dns' and 'Lt.Col. Miller'; retailer's label of 'Wagner Pall Mall', height at back 19cm; 7½ in; at front 16.5cm; 6½ in
Miller became a brevet lieutenant-colonel in 1814 and left the regiment in 1816; the hatters Wagner occupied premises at 89 Pall Mall at this period and are known to have supplied military headdress for both officers and other ranks. This cocked hat would probably have been worn, or carried, in levée dress.
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S FIELD SWORD
with hatchet-pointed blade engraved 'J. Runkel Solingen' on the back at the forte and with the Royal Cypher GR, the Royal Arms 1714-1801 and military trophies, retaining its leather washer; regulation 'ladder' hilt without langets, with a rounded back-piece, prominent 'nose' to the pommel and a leather-covered grip (some worm) wound with silver wire; in its steel scabbard; with two loose rings; the blade edge with many nicks and the scabbard dented, 89cm; 35 in blade
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD
with double-edged blade of flattened elliptical section having a single central fuller; regulation gilt-brass hilt (no gilt remaining); the grip-covering absent; in its steel scabbard (some dents, rust staining and a hole at the chape) with a single loose split-ring, 78cm; 30¾ in blade
Estimate: 25000-35000 |
Nil |
|
25000 |
228 |
THE WATERLOO MEDAL OF LIEUTENANT-COLONEL F.S. MILLER, 6TH (OR INNISKILLING) DRAGOONS, 1797-1825 AND DOCUMENTS RELATING TO HIS MILITARY CAREER
Waterloo Medal 1815 (rim impressed Lieut.-Col. Miller 6th or Inniskilling Drag.), with original steel clip and split ring suspension, edge bruise, otherwise extremely fine and toned, contained in a contemporary red leather case with Rundell, Bridge and Rundell label inside lid (possibly the case for the Companion of the Bath Badge which he was awarded in 1815)
Roll confirms.
The documents comprising (1) his father's commission as a captain in the Warwickshire Provisional Cavalry, 1797 (incomplete); (2) a letter from the Waterloo Subscription Committee, requesting his acceptance of £150, April 1816; (3) a letter from the Horse Guards signifying that he was to remain in the Army List, although unpaid, June 1817; (4) a letter from the War Office, signed 'Palmerston', notifying him of an increase in his annual disability pension from £250 to £300, July 1817; (5) a letter from the War Office, signed 'Palmerston', notifying him that his annual disability pension of £300 was to be continued, September 1821; (6) his commission as a Deputy Lieutenant for Warwickshire, August 1825.
Estimate: 10000-15000 |
Nil |
|
29000 |
229 |
THE PROPERTY OF THE DESCENDANT FAMILY OF Captain Francis Stupart, 2nd (or Royal North British) Dragoons, circa 1808-21
A COMPANION PAIR OF PORTRAITS: CAPTAIN AND MRS FRANCIS STUPART, CIRCA 1821
oil on canvas, half length and contained in elaborate gilded-wood frames, that of Captain Francis Stupart showing him in regimental uniform, wearing the Waterloo Medal 1815 and with his field sword cradled beneath his left arm; overall condition fair, requiring some restoration
119.5cm; 47in x 99cm; 39in (framed)
A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S FIELD SWORD; A 1796 PATTERN HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD AND AN 1821 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD
the first: with undecorated spear-pointed blade, regulation 'ladder' hilt without langets and having a chamfered back-piece with 'ears' and a leather-covered grip (some wear) wound with silver wire, in its steel scabbard (some rust-staining) with two loose rings; THE SECOND: with double-edged blade engraved in the central fuller 'OSBORN & GUNBYS WARRANTED' and with the Royal Cypher GR and Royal Arms, regulation gilt-brass hilt with minute traces of gilding, the silver grip-wire partially unwound, in its steel scabbard (some dents and rust staining) with two loose rings; and THE THIRD: with undecorated blade of post-1846 'Wilkinson' type, regulation steel hilt (some slight traces of plating remaining) and fishskin-covered grip wound with copper wire, in its steel scabbard with two loose rings.
the first: 86.4cm; 34 in blade
the second: 77.5cm; 30½ in blade
the third: 84.5cm; 33 1/4in blade
Francis Stupart (1781-1860) was the son of John Stupart of Clackmannan. He was commissioned lieutenant in the Dundee, or 4th Forfarshire, Volunteer Infantry on 20th June 1803 and was commissioned cornet in 2nd (or Royal North British) Regiment of Dragoons on 5th May 1808, purchasing promotion to lieutenant in the regiment on 14th December 1809.
Embarking for Flanders, with 390 fellow officers and men of his regiment, in April 1815, Stupart was second-in-command of the troop commanded by Captain Edward Cheney and their regiment was brigaded with 1st (or Royal) Dragoons and 6th (or Inniskilling) Dragoons to form the Union Brigade within the Cavalry Division of the army assembled under command of the Duke of Wellington to block Napoleon's advance on Brussels. On 18th June 1815, Stupart and his regiment went into action at the Battle of Waterloo and he was among the 98 officers and men of 2nd Dragoons who sustained wounds in that battle. After Waterloo, Captain Edward Cheney was given the brevet of lieutenant-colonel and promoted within the regiment to the rank of major. Cheney's promotion left a vacancy for command of his troop and Stupart was promoted into command, in the rank of captain, his commission being dated 20th July 1815.
Stupart spent less than a year in command of a troop of 2nd Dragoons before going on Half Pay on 25th March 1816. He remained on Half Pay until 1844, in that year taking up a captaincy vacated through a promotion in 26th (or Cameronian) Regiment of Foot, then promptly selling the captaincy to a lieutenant in the regiment and retiring on the proceeds of the sale.
Francis Stupart married, in Dublin on 8th April 1821, Anne, a daughter of John Jameson of Alloa. There were three children of the marriage: Margaret Haig, born 1823; John, born 1825 and Robert, born 1827. Stupart is buried in Warriston Cemetery, Edinburgh and his Waterloo Medal is in the possession of his regiment, now The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers and Greys).
Estimate: 5000-7000 |
Nil |
|
6500 |
230 |
SOLD BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES OF THE 10TH BARON MONSON
THE KING'S COLOUR, 96TH REGIMENT OF FOOT (MONSON'S), CIRCA 1761-65
of silk, sewn from twelve white, eight blue and three red pieces to form a Union Flag of the type in use 1707-1800 and embroidered in the centre with a Union Wreath, of roses and thistles, in coloured silks enclosing, in silver wire and yellow silk thread, the title REGT, over the numerals XCVI; a hoist tube of crimson silk; some slight damage in the upper hoist corner and some contemporary patching of small holes
167.7cm; 66in x 198.2cm; 78in
This Colour would have been one of two used by the regiment in the four years of its existence; the other Colour would have been the Regimental Colour, which would have been of the regimental 'facing' colour (buff) with a similar design in the centre and a small Union Flag in the canton.
96th Foot (Monson's) was formed in India early in 1761 from four companies of 70th Foot (Parslow's) and five Independent Companies, all of which had been shipped from Britain for the purpose. Command of the 96th was given to The Hon. George Monson (1730-76), third son of 1st Baron Monson, who had gone to India in 1759 as major in 79th Foot (Draper's) and distinguished himself at the siege and capture of Pondicherry, being promoted lieutenant-colonel in 1760. During 1761 and 1762, the 96th was divided between Bombay and Madras, with a detachment at Tellicherry, and in 1762 Monson served as quartermaster-general during an expedition to Manila in the Philippines. In May 1763, the 96th was united in Madras as part of a force being formed to undertake punitive action against the ruler of the Carnatic city and province of Madura, which was besieged by the force, commanded by Monson, by the end of August. Madura proving a tougher nut to crack than expected, the siege failed, with the 96th being in action against native cavalry and in the besieging trenches for the remainder of 1763 but being withdrawn to Madras in mid-December that year: the small patched holes in this Colour may have resulted from it having been damaged in action at Madura August-December 1763.
Monson sailed for home in May 1764 and some elements of his regiment fought at the battle of Buxar in October 1764; given its provenance, it seems probable that Monson brought this Colour home with him. Those officers and men of the 96th who had not elected to remain in India in other regiments, or in the East India Company's service, probably returned to Britain in 1764 and 1765: the regiment is considered as having ceased to exist by 1765. See A. Cormack 2006, pp. 215-222, esp. pp. 217-221.
Estimate: 3000-5000 |
Nil |
|
14000 |
231 |
A VERY FINE OFFICER'S GORGET, 1ST REGIMENT OF FOOT GUARDS, CIRCA 1785-95
of parcel-gilt, with a gilded rolled rim, the silver panels of the 'arms' pierced with a design of overlapping scales and the gilded and polished centre panel bordered by a wreath and mounted with the Royal Arms 1714-1800 in silver; the centre panel backed by a shaped piece of white chamois leather and the tips of the arms bearing dark blue rosettes and ribbons, each tied in a loop
11.4cm; 4½in x 10.2cm; 4in
This gorget probably belonged to The Hon. Charles Monson (1758-1800) third son of 2nd Baron Monson, who served in 1st Foot Guards 1778-1800: ensign 1778; lieutenant and captain 1780; captain and lieutenant-colonel 1790; brevet colonel 1795; brevet major general 1798. Gorgets of this design were unique to officers of 1st Foot Guards and are believed, based upon portrait-evidence and extant examples, to have been worn circa 1785-95. For a comparable example, see Peter Finer catalogue 1995, item 29.
Estimate: 2000-3000 |
Nil |
|
4400 |
232 |
1st Viscount Oxenbridge, and/or, the 8th or 9th Baron Monson
comprising a pair of gentleman's unlined linen trousers, military or civilian, for wear in hot climates, late 18th or early 19th century; a pair of silver spurs with silver fittings, early 19th century and two pairs of steel Wellington or Hessian boot spurs, also early 19th century; a tall cocked hat, with loop of black braid and edged with black braid, in tin marked 'Viscount Oxenbridge' (this type is known as a 'Peer's Parliament Hat' and was worn by peers upon first being formally introduced to the House of Lords, as Viscount Oxenbridge would have been on being created a Viscount in 1886); a collection of civilian and/or Court dress items, comprising three pairs gentlemen's evening dress trousers; one pair slippers; three mourning armbands; three pairs white kid gloves; one pair silk drawers; two and a half pairs silk socks; one pair crocheted silk socks; one pair silk stockings; two stiff white collars for wear inside tunic collars; three cotton shirts with attached stiff collars and cuffs
Estimate: 300-500 |
Nil |
|
500 |
233 |
7th Baron Monson, 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, and/or the 8th and 9th Baron Monson
comprising uniform items of Deputy Lieutenants of English Counties: full dress tunic and shoulder cords, dated 1924; cocked hat in tin; waist-belt and slings (narrow), 19th century; waist-belt and slings (broad), 20th century; shoulder sash, 19th century; pair silver bullion epaulettes in tin, 20th century; items of the Windsor uniform (worn by chosen members of the Royal Household when at Windsor and for evening dress): two evening dress coats (blue with scarlet collars and cuffs) and one waistcoat. These may have belonged to any of the 7th, 8th or 9th Barons Monson; items of civil uniform (worn at Court by men in official positions but not members of the Royal Household), comprising: one full dress coatee, 1st or 2nd class; one levee dress coatee, probably 5th class; one flat cocked hat with gold gimp loop and black feather trim, 3rd-5th class; one cocked hat with triple bullion loop, probably 1st class; two pairs, white cotton stockings; two shoulder sword belts, full dress (white frog) and levee dress (blue frog); two pairs, patent leather court shoes; three pairs blue cloth pantaloons; two pairs of breeches, one in white melton cloth and one in blue jersey; three pairs Wellington boots; two pairs brass (box) spurs; two pairs overall instep-leathers; two pairs spur leathers; one dark blue cape, lined scarlet, with buttons bearing crown; two pairs dark blue overall-trousers with oak-leaf lace stripes
The 19th century items probably belonged to 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, DL Lincolnshire c. 1860-98, and the 20th century items probably belonged to 9th Baron Monson, DL (probably for Lincolnshire) in the 20th century.
Estimate: 500-600 |
Nil |
|
500 |
234 |
Malcolm Duncan Kennedy OBE (1895-1984), 2nd Bn. The Cameronians
AN OFFICER'S FULL DRESS SHAKO AND PLUME, THE CAMERONIANS (SCOTTISH RIFLES), CIRCA 1916-22
the shako body covered with rifle green cloth and encircled by bands of black thistle pattern lace, 4.5cm; 1¾in wide at the base and 1.6cm; ⅝in wide around the crown; patent leather peak; a front plait and cords of black silk square-cord; two bronze thistle ventilation-ornaments with hooks for cords at the sides of the crown; circular domed plume boss of black silk round-cord, lacking its 'mullet' badge; badge in the form of a bronze strung bugle-horn; plume of black vulture and ostrich feathers in a bronze corded ball socket, the plume slider bent; lined in scarlet silk stamped in gold with the retailer's name and address: F.W. FLIGHT, Army Tailor, HIGH STREET, WINCHESTER & Aldershot; mould and some damage; in its tin box, the lid bearing a brass label engraved with the name 'Captain M.D. Kennedy'
11.5cm; 4½in high at front; 19.7cm; 7¾in at back
This unique regimental pattern of officers' shako was sealed in May 1892 and worn until the end of Full Dress for officers in circa 1939.
Malcolm Duncan Kennedy OBE (1895-1894) was born in Edinburgh and educated at Glenalmond College and RMC Sandhurst. Commissioned 2nd lieutenant in 2nd Bn. The Cameronians in January 1914, he was temporarily promoted lieutenant in November 1914, given permanent promotion in March 1915 and promoted captain in July 1916; he retired from the Army in 1922. He subsequently became a businessman, freelance journalist and intelligence officer, specialising in Japanese affairs 1925-45 and working for MI6 1945-55. For his diaries see and papers see Sheffield University library, (MS 117 & 236).
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
350 |
235 |
Henry Lane-Fox, Royal Horse Guards (1846-76)
AN OFFICER'S HELMET, ROYAL HORSE GUARDS (THE BLUES), CIRCA 1867-71
the helmet body of silver plate, ornamented in gilt metal with edging to the peak and rear edge, a die-struck decorative central strip to the rear skull and eight-pointed fluted star to the skull top, a chin-chain of overlapping interlaced links and chin-chain bosses in the form of rose-flowers and a die-struck plate formed of laurel sprays enclosing a crowned Collar of the Order of the Garter enclosing, in silver-plate, gilt metal and enamel (damaged) the Star of the Order of the Garter; lacking its plume holder, plume and lining and with denting to the skull; in its tin box, the lid bearing a brass label engraved with the name 'Hy Lane Fox Esq'
22.9cm; 9in high
This pattern of helmet - the 'Albert' helmet - was adopted by the Household Cavalry in circa 1842-44 and worn until 1871.
Henry Lane-Fox (1846-76) was the third son of George Lane-Fox of Bramham Park, Tadcaster, Yorkshire. Educated at Eton, he bought a cornet's commission in the Royal Horse Guards in 1867 and purchased promotion to lieutenant in 1869, retiring by sale of his commission in 1875.
Estimate: 350-450 |
Nil |
|
420 |
236 |
7th Baron Monson, 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, Honorary Colonel The Lincolnshire Regiment
ITEMS OF UNIFORM OF THE NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE MILITIA AND 3RD (MILITIA) BATTALION, THE LINCOLNSHIRE REGIMENT
comprising as follows. North Lincolnshire Militia: pair of officer's silver-wire 'wings' in their tin case, circa1853-55; officer's full dress tunic 1868-80; officer's shell jacket and vest 1868-80; officer's patrol jacket 1868-80; officer's peaked pillbox cap, 1868-80; 3 officer's shakos, all in tins, of the patterns worn 1844-55, 1861-69 and 1869-78. 3rd (M) Bn. Lincolnshire Regiment 1881-98, officer's full dress tunic; officer's caped greatcoat; 2 pairs of trousers, one levee dress, and one pair of breeches; one peaked pillbox cap, lacking badge; one officer's Home Service pattern helmet, in tin; two white enamelled leather waist-belts and slings and one spare set of sword slings; one crimson silk net sash; one Sam Browne pattern shoulder sling; two pairs field spurs with chains and leathers
7th Baron Monson, 1st Viscount Oxenbridge, served in the North Lincolnshire Militia 1853-81 and then in 3rd (Militia) Bn. The Lincolnshire Regiment 1881-98, being Honorary Colonel 1890-98.
Estimate: 3000-5000 |
Nil |
|
11000 |
237 |
1st Viscount Oxenbridge, Master of the Horse 1892-94
UNIFORM OF MASTER OF THE HORSE
comprising, tunic with shoulder-cords and aiguillettes; two wide crimson and gold shoulder-sashes; a waist-belt and sword slings
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
5000 |
238 |
UNIFORM OF A MILITIA ADC TO THE QUEEN
comprising full dress tunic with shoulder-cords and aiguillettes; undress tunic with shoulder-cords; two crimson and gold shoulder sashes; one pair of dark blue full dress overall-trousers with broad gold lace stripe, two pairs of dark blue undress overall-trousers (one in serge) and one pair of dark blue undress breeches, all with broad red stripe; four waist-belts with sword slings, all with three gold trains of embroidery on belt and slings
Estimate: 1000-1500 |
Nil |
|
3000 |
239 |
Brigadier-General Roy Stone (1836-1905)
TWO OFFICER'S MODEL 1895 HOT-WEATHER SACK-COATS, UNITED STATES VOLUNTEERS, CIRCA 1898
both of unlined linen, trimmed around collars, skirts and fronts with 3.2cm; 1¼in wide cotton braid, concealed buttons at the fronts, hook-and-eye fastenings to the side skirts vents and at the collars and with a cotton braid band on cuffs; single cotton pockets inside left breasts in each of which are labels reading Brig Genl Stone U.S. Vols.
These are 'hot-weather' versions of the US Army officer's Model 1895 undress sack-coat and were made for Brigadier-General Roy Stone (1836-1905), the father-in-law of 9th Baron Monson.
Roy Stone was born in Plattsburg, New York, and worked as a lumberman in Pennsylvania before the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861. Elected captain and then major in 13th Pennsylvania Reserves - the 'Bucktails' - in the spring and summer of 1861, he saw active service before being commissioned colonel of 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry in August 1862. Commanding a brigade with distinction in the Gettysburg campaign, Stone was wounded during that battle and, in 1864, given the brevet of brigadier-general of U.S. Volunteers in recognition of his gallant services during the Civil War and especially at Gettysburg; he retired from the army in 1865. For the next 30 years, Stone worked as a civil engineer specialising in road construction and rapid and mass transit systems, being appointed Special Agent, subsequently Director, in charge of the US Office of Road Inquiry in 1893. Stone volunteered his services during the Spanish-American War and was commissioned brigadier-general in the US Volunteers in June 1898; in this rank he served in the Corps of Engineers in Puerto Rico under Generals Nelson Miles and George Garretson, his responsibility being the opening and maintenance of communications networks, although he also distinguished himself in command of flying columns, and he was honourably discharged at the end of 1898. Returning to work at the Office of Road Enquiry, Stone retired in October 1899 and died in Mendham, New Jersey, six years later, being buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Stone Avenue in the Gettysburg National Military Park is named after him. In 1903, his daughter, Romaine Madeleine Turnure, née Stone, married Augustus Debonnaire John Monson, 9th Baron Monson (1868-1940). See R. Field 1998, pp. 33, 38 & (described) 48 and R. F. Weingroff.
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Estimate: 500-700 |
Nil |
|
500 |
240 |
9th Baron Monson and/or his father, the 8th Baron Monson
UNIFORM OF COMPTROLLER AND TREASURER TO THE HOUSEHOLD OF HSH THE DUKE OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA (HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH)
comprising dark blue frockcoat and shoulder-cords; full dress tunic with (separate) shoulder-cord and shoulder-cords; another full dress tunic, lacking aiguillette but with mourning armband; dark blue evening dress tailcoat; cocked hat and plume; crimson and gold waist sash; dark blue evening dress waistcoat; dark blue greatcoat with velvet collar; dark blue cape; dark blue cape, lined in scarlet; dark blue serge undress tunic pieces of embroidery from tunic skirt, collar and cuffs
The 8th and 9th Barons Monson held this position in the Household.
Estimate: 600-800 |
Nil |
|
1100 |
