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Western Asiatic Style Mixed Stone Bead Necklace with Stamp Seals and Amulets
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £312
A restrung designer necklace composed agate, amethyst, rock crystal, sodalite, and other beads in various shapes, interspersed with various amulets and four domed stamp seals, large pendant to the centre with engraved detailing. 194 grams, 68 cm
From the family collection of a Hampstead gentleman; formerly acquired in the 1980s. -
Post Medieval Silver Ring with Symbols
Circa 17th-18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
D-section hoop supporting an octagonal bezel divided into four registers, a cross on the upper register. 6.26 grams, 22.33 mm overall, 18.76 mm internal diameter (approximate size British P 1/2, USA 7 3/4, Europe 16.86, Japan 16)
Ex German art market, 2000s. Acquired from an EU collector living in London. From the collection of a Surrey, UK, gentleman. -
German WWI Kaiserliche Marine Pea Jacket
1914-1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Dark blue fabric waist-length pea jacket with cotton lining, double-breasted format with two columns of nine gilt buttons to the front with Kriegsmarine insignia and corresponding button-holes, and six more to each cuff; left arm with inverted chevron Obergefreiter insignia in braided cord with another in yellow cloth below it. 1.14 kg, 63 cm long
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Imperial German Kriegsmarine Small Flag
1914-1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Rectangular Reichskriegsflagge (Imperial war flag) with printed design of imperial eagle, with wired cord; in a later clear sleeve. 39 grams, 24 cm wide
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
German Kriegsmarine Naval Patch Group
1938-1945 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Each a fabric panel with applied design: WWII German Kriegsmarine Signal Petty Officer Sleeve Insignia; WWII Kriegsmarine EM/NCO Boatswain Sleeve patch. 18 grams total, 8.8-10.1 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
German Prinz Heinrich Cap
Early 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Wool cap with braided chin strap with anchor buttons, maker's badge inside. 187 grams, 25.5 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
German WWI Kaiserliche Marine Pea Jacket
1914-1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Dark blue fabric waist-length pea jacket with cotton lining, double-breasted format with two columns of nine gilt buttons to the front with Kriegsmarine insignia and corresponding button-holes, and six more to each cuff; some usage wear especially to the outer sleeves and hem. 1.03 kg, 62 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Imperial German Naval Visor Cap
1914-1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Wool cap with wide cap-band, wreath and cockade with Imperial crown at the front, leather sweatband, chin strap with gold anchor buttons. 230 grams, 27 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
British Nautical Wind Speed Ventimeter in Tube
Mid 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Plastic hand-held wind speed and direction indicator in original cardboard tube with printed instructions and scales. 102 grams total, 20.8 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson. -
Naval Leather Binocular Case
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Moulded case with lid and strap handle, the lid with a stamped M beneath a crown and flanked by handwritten numbers 2 and 7. 705 grams, 19.2 cm wide
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson. -
German WWI SM U-120 U-Boat Clock, Flag Sock and Flags
1918 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,380
Comprising: naval timepiece in watertight casing with substantial pierced lugs for attachment, manufactured by Franz Happe, Kiel and with issue no. M4923 on the dial; two printed cloth ensigns with halyard and D-ring clip, each with Nordic cross in black on a white field, a black-edged disc in the centre with Prussian splayed and crowned eagle, and black-white-red tricolor in the canton with an Iron Cross, blue anchor below and to the reverse manufacturer's label 'J. Haller / Fahnen Manufactur / Stettin N. Konigsstr. 5'; canvas sleeve with inked notation 'German ensign from "UB120" 24-Nov-1918'. 3.32 kg total, 22-152 cm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.
SM U-120 was a Type UE II long-range minelayer submarine of the Imperial German Navy. She was built at Hamburg, Germany, by Aktiengesellschaft Vulcan and launched on 20 June 1918. She was commissioned in the Imperial German Navy on 31 August 1918 with Kapitänleutnant Hans von Mellenthin in command. She was surrendered to Italy on 22 November 1918. -
American Badge, Medal and Other Item Group
Late 20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Including '7 stars' Confederate States badge; cartwheel penny with design erased and stamped hatching applied; 'NRA' Rifle Club pendant; Confederate Navy Museum keyring and other item. 96 grams total, 25-87 mm
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey; thence by descent to his grandson.