Cowper, J. E. MBE Chief Engineer for the Empire Crusader 8 August 1940, Lloyd's Bravery at Sea medal and MBE medal with documentations. Empire Crusader; 1.042 tons; 224x33 ft; Built in 1925 as the LEANDER, for the Neptune Line, Bremen. On the 9th November 1939, she was captured by HMS IRIS off Vigo, Spain. In 1940 she was renamed EMPIRE CRUSADER and requisitioned as MOWT and managed by Constantine SS Co. On the 8th August 1940, she was bombed and sunk off Isle of Wight. Her Chief Engineer, Joseph Cowper, was awarded an MBE, and Acting Able Seaman William Robson was commended, for their part in rescuing the ship's Second Mate.
about Lot 1009
A WWII German helmet with eagle to side and leather liner. Metal interior stamped 4859 and SE64.
about Lot 902
A Lee Enfield SMLE Number 1 MKIII 303 rifle deactivated, number W3802 with a 1907 leather sheathed bayonet, oil tube and pull through and five 303 deactivated bullets with charger. Includes a deactivation certificate and a carry bag. No licence is required to purchase this lot. Certificate of deactivation included.
about Lot 670
Three pieces 19thC or earlier carvings, believed to have been pew ends retrieved from an abbey that perished in a fire. Two measuring 30 x 26.5cms.
about Lot 622
A fine quality 18ct white gold and platinum hinged bangle. 41 diamonds, 5ct total. Largest diamond 5.8mm. 20.3gm total.
about Lot 392
Hergé: Four original sketches by Belgium artist Hergé along with four comic books from the 40s and 50s 'On a Marche sur la Lune', 'Le Tresor Rackham Le Rouge', 'Objectif Lune' and 'The secret of the Unicorn' two of which with signatures from Hergé which were signed in person in 1953 (Le Tresor Rackham Le Rouge and The secret of the Unicorn). From the family of the recipient of the signed book.
about Lot 1347
Four Robert ''Mouseman'' Thompson oak carver dining chairs each with lattice carved back and close stud leather upholstery on chamfered supports with signature mouse to front legs. 46cms to seat, 90cms to back x 51cms w.
about Lot 1262
A Chinese blue and white bottle vase, Guangxu mark and period. 29cm h.
about Lot 891
Pair of Second World War German Third Reich Kriegsmarine U-boat binoculars.
about Lot 792
A Breitling Jupiter Pilot alarm Chronograph gentleman's wristwatch with three subsidiary dials, original Bakelite case and box with booklets etc. Case: 40mm. Working order, a few scratches to glass and wear to bezel in places.
about Lot 637
Rolex Genéve Cellini 18k diamond watch.
Fine and rare Rolex Genéve Cellini 18k gentleman's bracelet diamond watch with Sultanates' official emblem.
Breakfast table serves up a £32,000 result
This early 19th century walnut and ebonised circular breakfast table sold at Hawleys (20% buyer’s premium) is very much in the Grecian revival style.
John Dyer Collection.
A large John Dyer Collection of books and paintings in our 7/8th August auction.
Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun portrait in our next August sale.
A fine quality portrait of Élisabeth Vigée Le Brun (1755-1842) upcoming into our 7th/8th August sale.