Staceys Auction

Catalogue

Mon 14th Dec 2015: 20151207

An early Twentieth century Japanese lacquered postcard/photograph album, the front cover with shibayama bone inlay of a geisha with attendants. Inside are cloth covered leaves, hand painted with landscape scenes, birds and flowers. The album is fully stocked with 72 WW1 embroidered silk postcards sent by British soldiers from the western front to loved ones at home. These include envelope type with greeting card inserts, regimental crests and two particularly rare cards showing a French 75mm field gun in action and another with a shell being fired. Many show the flags of the Allies with colours well preserved, including, in some cases, USA and Japan.

An early Twentieth century Japanese lacquered postcard/photograph album, the front cover with shibayama bone inlay of a geisha with attendants. Inside are cloth covered leaves, hand painted with landscape scenes, birds and flowers. The album is fully stocked with 72 WW1 embroidered silk postcards sent by British soldiers from the western front to loved ones at home. These include envelope type with greeting card inserts, regimental crests and two particularly rare cards showing a French 75mm field gun in action and another with a shell being fired. Many show the flags of the Allies with colours well preserved, including, in some cases, USA and Japan.

Lot number: 1720

Est: £600 - £800

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A fine silvered and engraved 18th Century pistol fitted in an oak case and powder flask, maker Archibald Campbell (apprentice to John Wilson of Edinburgh). The pistol presented to brother in law Fraser Phillips on marriage, together with literature.

A fine silvered and engraved 18th Century pistol fitted in an oak case and powder flask, maker Archibald Campbell (apprentice to John Wilson of Edinburgh). The pistol presented to brother in law Fraser Phillips on marriage, together with literature.

Lot number: 1721

Est: £1,500 - £2,000

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A French First World War Bayonet

A French First World War Bayonet

Lot number: 1722

Est: £30 - £50

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two vintage .177 Gat air pistol

two vintage .177 Gat air pistol

Lot number: 1723

Est: £30 - £50

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A interesting WWII letter from a prisoner of war dated 18/5/44 from Stalag 344 and an envelope from United Sttes fleet, USS Colorado battleship, 1st line 1938

A interesting WWII letter from a prisoner of war dated 18/5/44 from Stalag 344 and an envelope from United Sttes fleet, USS Colorado battleship, 1st line 1938

Lot number: 1724

Est: £0 - £0

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A Cigar Box with contents of Army Military badges and buttons including silver sugar tongs

A Cigar Box with contents of Army Military badges and buttons including silver sugar tongs

Lot number: 1725

Est: £0 - £0

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A Quality German infantry offices sword maker M.Neumann Hoflieferant Berlin. the parcel gilt blade with a further inscription. The wired grip with original pummel, the blade also with date 1896-1906 and also numbered 99.

A Quality German infantry offices sword maker M.Neumann Hoflieferant Berlin. the parcel gilt blade with a further inscription. The wired grip with original pummel, the blade also with date 1896-1906 and also numbered 99.

Lot number: 1726

Est: £300 - £500

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Two old military cavalry swords one stamped Wilkinson London. The other lacking scabbard (2)

Two old military cavalry swords one stamped Wilkinson London. The other lacking scabbard (2)

Lot number: 1727

Est: £50 - £100

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An SS dagger brooch marked to reverse T.L.O.23/R.R/E.S.

An SS dagger brooch marked to reverse T.L.O.23/R.R/E.S.

Lot number: 1728

Est: £40 - £60

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A cased O.B.E. medal.

A cased O.B.E. medal.

Lot number: 1729

Est: £120 - £150

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A British army helmet and a policeman's hat.

A British army helmet and a policeman's hat.

Lot number: 1730

Est: £20 - £30

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A George V dress sword and sheath.

A George V dress sword and sheath.

Lot number: 1731

Est: £40 - £80

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A 'Benjamin Franklin' air gun.

A 'Benjamin Franklin' air gun.

Lot number: 1732

Est: £40 - £60

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A collection of first and second world war medals and ribbons.

A collection of first and second world war medals and ribbons.

Lot number: 1733

Est: £60 - £100

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A German Imperial infantry sword with a wire grip and metal sheath

A German Imperial infantry sword with a wire grip and metal sheath

Lot number: 1734

Est: £180 - £220

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Two French bayonets 1879 pattern and 1874 (2)

Two French bayonets 1879 pattern and 1874 (2)

Lot number: 1735

Est: £60 - £80

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