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A scarce original wartime period 'Lancashire Fusiliers 1915 silver regimental spoon', the finial depicting a small representation of their cap badge inlaid with blue enamel to the scrolls, the bowl impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1915 and maker's details 'M&B' (Marples & Beasley Birmingham). Very good condition, no damage to the enamel. Length approx 120mm.
Code: 14255
SOLD
A very scarce original '5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry silver 1913 prize spoon', the finial depicting a Crowned title strap, strung bugle to centre with engraved '5th' within the cords and superimposed over crossed rifles; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1912 and maker's details 'V&S' (Vaughton & Sons Birmingham). Very good condition. Length approx 124mm. The 5th Battalion Durham Light Infantry was formed in 1908, it was a Territorial Force battalion with headquarters in Stockton.
Code: 14136
A very attractive scarce '5th VB South Wales Borderers silver tribute spoon', the finial a khaki uniformed Boer War soldier about to fix bayonet, the ground on which he stands with plinth below inscribed '5VB' the shank a column of crossed rifle and flag. The reverse of the bowl bearing Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1906, maker's details 'C.B&S' (Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd) and 'Rd.No354107' a registered, design and patent date of 1900. Very good condition. Length 122mm. 5th VB South Wales Borderers were formed in 1897 with HQ Newton, Montgomeryshire. Many of its members served in the Boer War resulting in the Battalion being accorded the battle honour 'South Africa 1900-01' in 1905. When the Volunteer system ended in 1908, the Battalion was transferred to the Royal Welsh Fusiliers as its 7th Battalion.
Code: 14135
75.00 GBP
A good original '5th Battalion London Rifle Brigade silver prize spoon', the finial depicting the 'Royal Arms' within a title circlet , the reverse bearing Sheffield hallmarks for 1910 and maker's details 'C.B & S' (Cooper Brothers & Sons Ltd, Sheffield & London). Very good condition. Length 130mm.
Code: 14134
30.00 GBP
A scarce 'Royal Corps of Signals silver prize spoon', the finial depicting 'Mercury' the winged messenger of the Gods, referred to by the Corps as 'Jimmy' surmounted by a King's Crown and supported by a rifle shank; the obverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1927, maker's details 'M&B' (Marples & Beasley Birmingham) the reverse with retailer 'R.Bond & Co. Darlington'. Very good condition. Length 128mm.
Code: 14126
60.00 GBP
A fine quality scarce 'Transvaal Scottish silver spoon', the finial on floral decorated shank, depicting the badge of the Regiment, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1932 and maker's details "C.W" (Charles Wilkes Birmingham). Very good condition. Length 120mm.
Code: 13967
35.00 GBP
A good quality scarce 'Royal Artillery silver prize shooting spoon', the finial depicting the badge of the Regiment with motto scroll 'Ubique' (Everywhere) and scroll below 'Quo fas et gloria ducunt' (Wherever right and glory lead) inlaid with blue enamel, the reverse impressed "Silver". Very good condition, enamel intact. Length 109mm.
Code: 13709
A fine quality unmarked 'South Indian Railway Battalion spoon', the finial depicting an elephant within a crowned title circlet the reverse inscribed "Officers & Ex-Officers.". Very good condition. Length 119mm.
Code: 13679
A fine quality scarce 'Somerset Light Infantry silver prize shooting spoon', the finial on barley twist shank, depicting the badge of the Regiment superimposed over crossed rifles within laurel wreath surround, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1929 and maker's details "C M Co". Very good condition. Length 120mm.
Code: 13670
A fine quality scarce 'The Lincolnshire Regiment, Canada silver and enamel prize spoon', the finial in the form of the Crowned title circlet inlaid with blue enamel and bearing Canadian maple leaf to voided centre, with motto scroll below "Non Nobis Sed Patriae" (Not for Ourselves but for Our Country), the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1923 and maker's details "J.R.G & S" (J.R.Gaunt & Sons) "Made in England" Very good condition, minor service wear. Length 117mm. 'The Lincolnshire Regiment' amalgamated with the 'The Lincoln and Welland Regiment' in 1936.
Code: 13579
A fine quality scarce '28th County of London Artists Rifles silver spoon', the finial in the form of the conjoined heads of the Roman Gods Mars and Minerva in profile and inscribed "Artists" below; the reverse impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1930 and maker's details "W&H" (Walker & Hall, Sheffield). Excellent condition. Length 114mm.
Code: 13571
A fine quality scarce '28th County of London Artists Rifles silver spoon', the finial in the form of the conjoined heads of the Roman Gods Mars and Minerva in profile and inscribed "Artists" below; the reverse impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1926 and maker's details "W&H" (Walker & Hall, Sheffield). Excellent condition. Length 134mm.
Code: 13570
A rare Edwardian period 'King's (Liverpool Regiment) silver and enamel spoon', the finial bearing the motto "Nec Aspera Terrent" (Difficulties be Damned) above the 'White Horse' within crowned Garter and 'Sphinx' on Egypt tablet below, the reverse of the supporting shank, impressed with Chester silver hallmarks for 1906 and "Phillips Aldershot". Good condition, enamel with minor service wear and bowl with surface scratches. Length 127mm.
Code: 13535
A scarce circa 1930's silver and enamel prize rifle shooting spoon; the finial a Crowned circlet inlaid with blue enamel and inscribed "Gold Coast Police" the voided centre displaying an elephant and palm tree; the supporting shank being crossed rifles with bowl depicting a shooting range; the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1931 and maker's details "ACCoLtd" (Alexander Clark & Co Ltd, London and Sheffield). Very good condition, enamel perfect. Length 129mm.
Code: 13401
40.00 GBP
A very attractive scarce '2nd Battalion South Wales Borderers silver and enamel prize spoon', the finial bearing the badge, an unbroken wreath of immortelles surmounted by a King's Crown with 'Sphinx' on Egypt tablet resting on the numerals "24" with 2nd Batt scroll and title scrolls inlaid with enamels; the supporting shank with laurel leaf decoration, the reverse of the bowl with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1921 and maker's details "G&SCo Ltd" (Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co Ltd, London). Very good condition, enamel perfect. Length 125mm.
Code: 13379
A scarce fine quality 'Nore Command Rifle and Revolver Club silver shooting prize spoon', the finial with title circlet inlaid with blue enamel, the centre depicting crossed rifles superimpose on open laurel wreath with single star between, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1938 and maker's details "W.H.Ltd". Very good condition, enamel perfect. Length 117mm.
Code: 13344
A fine quality scarce '21st County of London Battalion First Surrey Rifles silver prize spoon', the finial depicting the badge of the Regiment with barley twist shank, the reverse impressed with Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1912 and maker's details "W.J.D" (William James Dingley). Very good condition. Length 122mm.
Code: 13339
An exceptionally good example of a 'Malacca Volunteer Rifles silver prize spoon', the finial depicting the "A Famosa Portuguese fort in Malacca, Malaysia" with tri-part title scroll below and further motto scroll "Firm Though Few", the supporting shank with floral decoration, the reverse impressed with Sheffield silver hallmarks for 1927 and uunusual maker's details "GLtd." (Gladwin Ltd, Rockingham Street, Sheffield). Very good condition. Length 123mm.
Code: 13288
A good circa 1920's 'Suffolk Regiment silver spoon'; Crowned Castle and Key resting on the scroll "Montis Insignia Calpe" ('Badge of Mount Calpe' the motto of Gibraltar, recognising the regiments service in the Great Siege), the reverse impressed "Silver" and with maker's details "Barton". Good condition. Length 123mm.
Code: 13185
A scarce unmarked example of a 'Worcestershire Regiment prize spoon', silver coloured precious metal the finial in the form of an elongated star bearing a lion resting on a tablet "Firm" within 'The Garter' "Honi Soit Qui Mal y Pense" (Evil unto him who thinks evil of it). Very good condition. Length 116mm.
Code: 13179
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