A Second World War group of medals are estimated to sell for up to £2,000 when they go under the Charterhouse hammer in their auction of collectors’ items in March. “It is the first time this wonderful fighting Military Medal group has come onto the market as it is offered for auction by a close family member. ” Commented Richard Bromell. “The Military Medal was awarded to NCO’s and men of the Army for individual acts of bravery, with some 115,600 awarded in the First World War and just over 15,000 in the Second World War, making them very sought after by collectors today. “Corporal Jack Clarke served with The Royal Irish Fusiliers and was awarded the Military Medal for his leadership during an attack against the enemy in Italy during 1943. The Platoon Commander and Sergeant were both seriously wounded, and Corporal Clarke, although himself wounded by shrapnel and in pain, took over the Platoon. By his personal example and leadership, he kept them together under the extremely heavy fire brought down on them and took the men forward until they had to stop due to the lack of ammunition. Only then did he allow himself to be helped back.The medals come to auction framed with a photograph of Jack Clarke along with other items he collected during the war, and are estimated at £1,500-2,000.Charterhouse is now accepting entries for this forthcoming auction of militaria, medals, coins, stamps, postcards, clocks, watches and other collectors’ items on Friday 18th March. They are also taking entries for their specialist auctions of classic cars in April and their classic motorcycles auction in May.For further information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a home visit, please contact Richard Bromell at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or email Richard with items for valuation atinfo@charterhouse-auction.com The group of medals awarded to Corporal Jack Clarke, including his Military Medal awarded for bravery, entered into the Charterhouse auction of Collectors’ items on Friday 18th March in Sherborne estimated at £1,500-2,000
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Buyers look to seal lots with Bids
The Charterhouse auction of silver, jewellery and watches on 27th August also contains a collection of over 200 seals. “It is an amazing collection of seals which come in all shapes and forms. ” Commented Richard Bromell. “The Somerset vendor collected seals for a number of years having been looking for a hobby which was interesting and did not take up too much space. Over the years, they have been sourced and bought through auctions, the internet and even from car boot sales! “Seals have always been attractive to collectors and dealers. They can involved in signing off important documents or be very personal in closing a letter ensuring that no one can grab a peek at the contents.Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of summer sales including silver, jewellery, watches and antiques with a selection of wine, port & spirits on 27th August. Then there is an auction devoted to classic motorcycles and related items in their salerooms on 15th September, which is then followed with a two day auction with Beswick & Royal Doulton on the morning of Thursday 23rd September and medals, coins & stamps in the afternoon. The next day, Friday 24th, is another full day with clocks, collectors items, trains and model vehicles. To arrange a free home visit through out the West Country, please contact Richard Bromell, Director, at Charterhouse 01935 812277. 19th century French seal, initialed MM, with a large mother of pearl handle £150-200 in the Charterhouse auction on Friday 27th August
Cache in the Attic
A collection of modern gold coins, which lived in an attic for several years, was sold in the Charterhouse two day February auction in Sherborne for nearly £50,000. “The owner, who lives in Somerset, had been clearing his father’s property in Bridgwater and came across several boxes of coins in the attic. ” Commented Richard Bromell. “He then removed them back to his Somerset house when he then put then in his attic €“ like father like son! The son, with whom we sold some stamps for previously, then took advantage of the free home visit service we offer as boxes in which the coins were held in were rather too heavy to bring into our salerooms. “The father had collected the coins directly from The Royal Mint, and they all came in fitted cases with certificates. The family have had local Somerset ties for many years. The father worked as a part time fireman and also had a sweet shop in Yeovil in the late 1960’s. In more recent years, he lived in Bridgwater where he collected the coins.In addition to the gold coins, which sold for just over £48,000, there are the silver coins which are entered into the Charterhouse two day March collector’s auction. With several thousands of pounds worth of coins still to be auctioned, the owner who originally thought the collection to be worth about £10,000, is delighted, and hopes to be able to help his daughters university education with some of the money.If you think you have at a fortune lurking in your attic, or to arrange a free home visit, please contact Richard Bromell, Director at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auction.comCharterhouse is now accepting further entries for this March collector’s auction which includes stamps, medals, coins, clocks, model trains, cars & antiques. They are also accepting entries for their next auction of classic cars and motorcycles in April.Part of a cache in the attic €“ a collection of gold coins which sold for nearly £50,000 at Charterhouse in SherborneA Victorian anniversary gold coin set sold for £1,800A Royal Sovereign gold coin collection set sold for £4,150A UK Britannia gold coin set sold for £1,700Quick Links For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Director
Mighty Medal Collection up for Auction
Charterhouse Auctioneers & Valuers in Sherborne, Dorset, have been instructed to sell a large collection of important medals in their two day auction in September 23rd & 24th. The medals are going under the Charterhouse hammer on day Thursday 23rd being sold with coins, stamps & militaria in one session followed by a session devoted to Beswick. This is then followed on the Friday 24th with clocks, watches, collectors and antiques, with there being in the region of 1,500 lots over the two days. “The medals were amassed by a collector from Cornwall over the past 30 years. During this time he bought some very impressive groups of medals which are now expected to sell for £25,000-35,000. ” Commented Richard Bromell. “It is one of the best medal collections I have seen for some time and is already generating high levels of interest. The with the market for medals, coins and stamps on a high at present and combined with live internet bidding at this sale, I am looking forward to a very successful auction. “In the collection of hundreds of medals, there are 15 Military Medals, 4 Military Crosses and 6 Distinguished Service Orders medal groups along with many others. Predominantly from the First and Second World Wars, highlights include a First World War gallantry group of four to Capt R C Dunford, Northumberland Fusiliers. This group comprises a Distinguished Service Order which Dunford was awarded for conspicuous gallantry in action. For three days prior to an attack he directed the digging in of assault trenches under heavy shell fire, during the attack his personal direction of the company resulted in heavy losses to the enemy and the capture of 150 prisoners. For this action, he was recommended for the highest gallantry award possible, The Victoria Cross, but awarded to the DSO. Finally he was shot through the body whilst organising his defences and died on 10th November 1916.Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of summer sales including an auction devoted to classic motorcycles and related items in their salerooms on 15th September, which is then followed with a two day auction with Beswick & Royal Doulton on the morning of Thursday 23rd September and medals, coins & stamps in the afternoon. The next day, Friday 24th, is another full day with clocks, collectors items, trains and model vehicles. To arrange a free home visit through out the West Country, please contact Richard Bromell, Director, at Charterhouse 01935 812277.Captions: Medals awarded to:Capt R C Dunford DSO £2,000-3,000Lt Col A N Gavin Jones DSO 2/72 Punjabis, 36th Jacob’s Horse, 16th Battn Royal Welsh Fusiliers and his wife’s medals €“ Mrs A Gavin Jones (nee Leigh) £1,500-2,500Lt Col Walter Howel-Jones CMG DSO £2,000-3,000Gunner F D Alderson MM (Burma) 115 Field Regt RA £1,500-2,500Major K M Loch MC 68th Batty, RFA £1,000-1,500
Bristol Pops Up In Devon
A classic Bristol motor car has been pulled out of a garage in Devon by Dorset based Charterhouse Auctioneers, 20 years after the owner drove it in with a view to starting a programme of restoration. “The name Bristol is synonymous with great design and superb engineering. No surprise when you consider Bristol Motor Cars evolved from a company who made aircraft such as the Blenheim and Beaufighter during World War Two. ” Commented Matthew Whitney. “All Bristol Motor Cars were desirable and expensive in their day, and moving forward into the 21st century, they are highly sought after by collectors. However, what makes this Bristol particularly rare is its special aluminium body made by the legendary Italian design house Zagato of Milan. “This Bristol originally started out in life as in 1949 as a standard Bristol 400. Then in 1957, it was delivered to Zagato for a special lightweight aluminium body and numerous upgrades such as disc brakes all round and triple carburettors which pushed engine power and performance up on a standard 406. It returned to England in 1961 when it was owned by Antony (Tony) Crook, a Director at Bristol. It was used, possibly as a demonstrator, until sold in 1962 and sold again to the current owner in 1965. Bristol records show that three 400’s were given this treatment by Zagato, as well as six new 406’s, but it appears that the Charterhouse car is a previously unrecorded chassis. To prove just how exclusive the Bristol 406 Zagato was, they were twice as expensive as a new Jaguar E Type!During the owner’s professional career in the Civil Service from the 1960’s, he took his beloved Bristol Zagato wherever he worked. The car still retains documentation and number plates from a posting in Libya, during which time it was driven across the Sahara desert. Last driven into his garage in Devon some 20 years ago, the keys still remain in the ignition. Now, with a few panel sections removed from a restoration started many years ago, this very rare Bristol 406 Zagato is entered into the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars being held in a marquee in the grounds of Sherborne Castle on Sunday 21st July, where it is estimated to sell for £10,000-20,000.To enter a vehicle into this important classic car and motorcycle auction, contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Director, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277, via email mw@charterhouse-auction.com or log on to www.charterhouse-auction.comThe Bristol 406 Zagato is pulled out from its Devon hiding after 20 years, being sold by Charterhouse in Sherborne on Sunday 21st July £10,000-20,000 For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Director
It’s Rock €˜n Roll at Charterhouse Auction
Charterhouse have been instructed to sell an important collection of personal rock €˜n roll memorabilia relating to the Beatles, The Who, Paul McCartney and Wings in their two day auction of collectors’ items on Thursday 16th & Friday 17th December. “The collection, estimated at over £20,000, has been formed by Howie and Sheila Casey from the 1960’s onwards. ” Commented Richard Bromell. “Both Howie and Sheila have been professional musicians for more years than they care to remember, and have decided that now is the right time to pass the collection over to a new generation of enthusiasts. “Howie Casey started his music career in the 1950’s and formed his first band, Howie Casey and the Seniors in Liverpool in 1960 which featured Freddie Star on vocals. Howie then went on to play with Cliff Richard, Chuck Berry, The Who, Mott the Hoople, Wings and ABC. Sheila and her sister Jeanette, formed The McKinley Sisters in the early 1960’s and toured with The Beatles in 1964 which is when she was given a full set of Beatles autographs worth thousands of pounds today.Included in the sale are personal items including photographs of Howie and Paul McCartney, a postcard from the McCartney’s, play lists for Wings, promotional records, back stage passes, clothing and other items,Viewing for this two day sale at The long Street Salerooms, Sherborne DT9 3BS is on Wednesday 15th 10am-4pm and Thursday 16th 9am €“ 7pm. Catalogues are available from Charterhouse 01935 812277 or you can see the catalogue on line atwww.charterhouse-auction.comFor further information regarding this sale please contact Richard Bromell, Director at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, DorsetDT9 3BS 01935 812277 or via email enquiry@charterhouse-auction.comPaul and Howie photograph, from a group £500-800Howie’s Platinum disc for Wings selling 1,000,000 albums £200-300 Quick Links Forthcoming Sale Previous Sale Sale Catalogues Contact How to find us Tel: (01935) 812277For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Director
Auctioneers Weighs Up Lots
The Charterhouse 1,100 lot two day June auction of collectors’ items and antiques includes an extensive collection of weights and scales. “The collection has been amassed over many years by the client near Taunton, who has now decided to sell his entire collection through Charterhouse. ” Commented Matthew Whitney. “As is often the case, once you start to become involved in any subject you run the risk of it taking over your life €“ filling every nook and cranny in your house, which is pretty much what has happened here! ” The scales and weights collected come in all shapes and sizes. We all take for granted when we buy a certain measure of a certain product that it will weigh exactly when we expect, but it has taken many centuries for the consumer to receive high standards of protection from less scrupulous traders.In Britain, the use of weights and the development in standards was much influenced by trade with Europe, although earlier the Romans had introduced their own systems during occupation. The word pound is derived from the Roman libra pondo and ounce from the Roman uncial. Over the subsequent centuries, weights have been made in all sorts of shapes, sizes and materials. The most valuable lots in the collection are two rare George I bronze wool weights estimated at £400-600 and £600-800. The largest lots are a selection of sack, platform and personal weights and one of the smallest lots a set of Burmese chime weights. With estimates from just £30 up to £800, there will be something for everyone.Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their forthcoming programme of auctions including pictures, prints, books and antiques through to classic and vintage cars in July. For further information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a free home visit throughout the West Country, please contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Director at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset 01935 812277 or via email on info@charterhouse-auction.comTwo early 18th century bronze wool weight £400-600 & £600-800 eachA selection of platform and sack scalesQuick Links For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Director
Second World War Relic up for Auction
A Second World War Liberty ship launch bottle is one of the more unusual lots included in the Charterhouse two day specialist collectors auction in September. “In many ways it is quite a bizarre item to auction. During my 27 year auctioneering career, I have always regarded glass which has been broken into a thousand pieces as being of no commercial value, so this is a real change to put a broken bottle into one of my auctions! ” Commented Richard Bromell. “This is a fascinating piece of modern history. It is the first time it has ever appeared on the open market and is estimated at a modest £100-150. “The bottle, which is wrapped in a patriotic red, white and blue cloth, was used to launch the Liberty steam ship AR18 on July 8th 1944. Mrs R Millar, the vendor’s late mother-in-law, conducted the ceremony and was selected as her husband worked in the Admiralty. With the bottle, there are several photographs of the launch, the ship at sea, a few letters and a presentation mahogany box. AR18 was commissioned into the Royal Navy as HMS Diligence, a repair and maintenance ship. HMS Diligence was returned the US Navy in 1946, laid up at Suisun Bay and then scrapped in Karachi in 1973.Liberty ships were cargo ships built in the USA during World War Two. They were ordered by the British to replace ships destroyed by German U Boats to keep the war effort going and 2,751 liberty ships were built between 1941 and 1945. Although only designed for a lifespan of five years, many sailed on after the war and today there are still two left in service.Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their busy programme of auctions including motorcycles and automobilia in September closely followed by model cars, stamps, postcards, clocks, coins, medals and collectors’ items also in September and then pictures and books in October.For more information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a free home visit, please contact Richard Bromell, Director, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277 or via email rbromell@charterhouse-auction.comPart of the launch lot estimated at £100-150:Mrs Millar swings the bottle to launch the shipHMS Diligence at seaCharterhouse member of staff James Butler with the launch bottleQuick Links
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Classic Car Auction is a Marathon
Charterhouse is well known for selling classic and vintage cars and motorcycles. Over many years, they have sold exclusive vehicles, many of which have been high end brands, but they also like to spice their auctions up with a variety of lots and their 21st July auction is no exception as two coupes are no doubt set to appeal to very different car collectors. “In the July auction, we have two classic car coupe designs. First up there is the sleek and iconic 1970 Jaguar E Type coupe, with its powerful 4.2 litre engine and never ending bonnet. ” Commented Matthew Whitney. “And then we have a 1974 Daf 66 Marathon coupe with its not so powerful 1.3 litre engine. However, to collectors, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder and with this being such a rare little survivor combined with its recorded mileage of just 21,000 miles in nearly 40 years, it will have just as many admirers as the Jaguar. “Both this coupes are entered into the Charterhouse auction of classic and vintage cars being held in a marquee in the grounds of Sherborne Castle on Sunday 21st July. The Jaguar E Type is estimated at £20,000-25,000 and the cheeky little Daf 66 Marathon coupe £3,000-5,000.Charterhouse is now accepting further entries into the auction. To enter a vehicle into this important classic car and motorcycle sale, contact Matthew Whitney, Associate Director, at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277, via email mw@charterhouse-auction.com or log on to www.charterhouse-auction.comDavid and Goliath €“ the charming little Daf 66 Marathon coupe, which has previously formed part of a private museum collection, £3,000-5,000 and the Jaguar E Type coupe £20,000-25,000, both included in the Charterhouse auction on Sunday 21st July For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Director
American Presidential Approval at Charterhouse Auction
A rare piece of American Presidential history goes under the Charterhouse hammer in Sherborne, Dorset on Thursday 17th November, when a gold watch is entered into the sale which was presented by Grover Cleveland, the 24th American President. “The gold pocket watch was presented by President Cleveland on 11th November 1893 to Captain John Joseph Proud who was Captain of the SS Sutherland for his humane services on effecting the rescue of the crew of the American Schooner Peter H Crowel. ” Commented Richard Bromell. “It is incredibly rare to see this historically important presentation pocket watch and with live internet bidding at our auction, there will no doubt a few early risers state side when the lot goes up for sale. “The owner of the pocket watch bought it from a Christie’s auction in London nearly 20 years ago when he was working in the city. It was originally purchased to be worn with his suit, but now enjoying retirement near Bournemouth he has had few occasions to wear a suit that he has decided to enter it into the Charterhouse auction in Sherborne.Charterhouse is now accepting entries for their busy programme of auction including classic & vintage cars on Sunday 6th November along with silver, jewellery, watches and wine on Thursday 17th & Friday 18th November.For more information regarding these auctions, or to arrange a free home visit throughout the West Country, please contact Richard Bromell, Director at Charterhouse, The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset on 01935 812277 or via emailrbromell@charterhouse-auction.comTime is Money €“ the gold pocket watch presented by President Grover Cleveland in 1893, estimated at £3,000-5,000 when it goes under the Charterhouse hammer in NovemberQuick Links Forthcoming Sale Contact Previous Sale How to find us Sale Catalogues Tel: (01935) 812277 For further information regarding this article, please contact Richard Bromell, Director