Richard Winterton Auctioneers: The Fine Collection
Last Updated on Wednesday, 3 November 2010 11:21 Written by a2e Wednesday, 3 November 2010 11:21
The Fine Collection
Nov 17, 2010, 11:00 AM GMT
Richard Winterton Auctioneers: Lichfield, UK
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Edward Prince of Wales Tie Pin for Lichfield Auction
Last Updated on Sunday, 19 September 2010 04:00 Written by a2e Sunday, 19 September 2010 04:00
An exquisite tie pin gifted by Edward Prince of Wales, (1894-1972) (Later King Edward VIII) to a chauffeur in 1923 is to appear at auction on 30th September.
Discovered on a valuation day in Lichfield, the 15ct gold pin is surmounted with an enamelled ‘E’ and plumes contained in the original case with letter from St James’ Palace expressing the Prince’s gratitude.
In 1923 Prince Edward visited the midlands on a tour. A local policeman ‘R’ 47 William Jones was given the prestigious and responsible task of chauffeuring the future King back from Stratford Upon Avon on the last day of his visit to Birmingham. Photographs are included showing Mr Jones seated in the driving seat of a suitably grand motor car outside Shakespeare’s birthplace. Prince Edward can be seen descending the steps towards the awaiting car.
Prince Edward later became famous for his notorious relationship with American divorcee Wallis Simpson. In 1936 he abdicated to be with the woman he loved.
The Royal gift will appear as Lot 261 in Richard Winterton’s Fine Art & Collectors Auction on 30th September at The Lichfield Auction Centre. Contact the auctioneers for further information on 01543 251081. Free valuation days are held in Lichfield on Tuesdays from 10am to 4pm.
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Read The Rest Of This...The Costume of China – Rare Book for Richard Winterton Fine Art Sale
Last Updated on Saturday, 15 May 2010 04:20 Written by a2e Saturday, 15 May 2010 04:20
A rare book titled ‘The Costume of China’, compiled by George Henry Mason, (Major of His Majesty’s 102nd Regiment), published in 1804 has come to light in a local property. The leather bound volume contains sixty hand coloured engravings of Chinese figures in the respective costumes of their individual trade. An informative description accompanies each.
Examples of note are the garments worn by ‘Man with a Raree Show’, ‘Pork Butcher’, ‘Frog Catcher’, ‘Barber’, ‘Woman preparing Tea’, ‘Fishmonger’ and so on. The plate showing ‘A Lady of Distinction’ shows the figure in her ‘Habit of Ceremony’ holding a pipe. The illustrations were designed by Pu-Qua of Canton and published originally in 1799.
The rare volume is coming up at Richard Winterton’s Fine Art Sale on Thursday 27th May and carries a £1,500-2,000 estimate.
Contact the Auctioneers for any further information on 01543 251081.
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Richard Winterton Auctioneers Benefit Help for Heroes
Last Updated on Sunday, 9 May 2010 12:00 Written by a2e Sunday, 9 May 2010 12:00
Richard Winterton Auctioneers and their clients have raised £1,000 for Help for Heroes. The Lichfield based Auctioneers do not charge for their sales catalogues, instead ask for a voluntary donation to go to the Help for Heroes Charity. In addition the Auctioneers also hold free valuation days every Tuesday (9am to 5pm) for antiques and collectables where clients can also make a donation.
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WW2 Distinguished Service Medal Group for Lichfield Auction
Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:23 Written by a2e Wednesday, 21 April 2010 12:23
A WW2 naval hero’s medal group including the coveted Distinguished Service Medal are to appear at auction on 27th April. The Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to Petty Officers and ratings of the Royal Navy, (amongst others) for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy.
The group of seven medals were awarded to Petty Officer William Allanson. Allanson was born in Islington London on 16th November 1919. He enlisted as a boy in 1934 spending most of his war service in submarines. At the outbreak of WW2 he was serving with the China submarine Flotilla of the far eastern fleet on H.M Submarine Rainbow. He also served amongst others H.M. Submarine Phoenix, Perseus, Tetrach, Rorqual and Sickle. He was mentioned in the London Gazette supplement 27th July 1943 for the part he played in the hazardous and successful patrol of H.M. Submarine Sickle in the Mediterranean. On the 12th June 1944 Acting Chief Petty Officer Allanson was in hospital recuperating from injuries when Sickle was presumed sunk by mines in the Antikithera Channel with no survivors.
The group includes photocopies of service, original documentation confirming the DSM and attending the presentation of medals at Buckingham Palace. A photograph album shows many of the submarines in which he served. He was invalided out of service 1st November 1945.
Discovered on a valuation day when the local vendor brought them in, the group carries a £1,200-1,500 estimate at Richard Winterton’s Collectors Sale on 27th April. Free medal valuation days are held at the Lichfield Auction Centre on Tuesdays from 10am to 12midday. Phone 01543 251081 for further information.
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James Bond Golden Gun for Lichfield Auction
Last Updated on Saturday, 17 April 2010 02:02 Written by a2e Saturday, 17 April 2010 02:02
The Collectors Sale being held by Richard Winterton Auctioneers of Lichfield, on Tuesday 27th April, will include a replica ‘golden gun’ commemorating the 1974 Roger Moore film ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’.
Anyone who has seen the film will remember the infamous villain Scaramanga played by Hammer Horror legend Sir Christopher Lee. Scaramanga is one of the most memorable Bond villains, not only renowned for his three nipples but ingenious golden gun. The gun was disguised from harmless everyday objects such as a cigarette case, lighter, cufflink and pen. There is a scene in the film showing Christopher Lee putting together the gun and killing someone. The weapon is one of the most suave and sophisticated of gadgets from any Bond film to date.
In a memorable grand finale, Scaramanga and Bond have a shoot-out in the former’s ‘fun house’ where naturally Bond sees off his evil nemesis.
There is a huge market for movie memorabilia with collectors keen to acquire items from movies for pleasure and/or investment. The original gun used by Christopher Lee would be a priceless artefact of movie history.
The example offered on the 27th April was not used in the film but is a limited edition 20th anniversary replica made of yellow metal by S.D. Studios Ltd. This faithful edition dismantles into the respective components, although buyers will be pleased to know it does not fire bullets and is purely decorative. The pre-sale estimate is £1,500-2,000. An example signed by Christopher Lee sold for £8,000 two years ago.
For further information contact Adrian Rathbone at the Auctioneers on 01543 251081.
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Richard Winterton Auctioneers: Collectors Sale
Last Updated on Friday, 12 February 2010 05:00 Written by a2e Friday, 12 February 2010 05:00
Collectors Sale
Feb 24, 2010, 9:00 AM GMT
Richard Winterton Auctioneers: Lichfield, UK
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Richard Winterton Auctioneers: Antique & 20th Century Sale
Last Updated on Wednesday, 10 February 2010 12:00 Written by a2e Wednesday, 10 February 2010 12:00
Antique And; 20th Century Sale
Feb 11, 2010, 10:00 AM GMT
Richard Winterton Auctioneers: Burton on Trent, UK
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