Collectors Items

A pair of rare Kangxi Chinese porcelain parrots discovered in a South Hams farmhouse sold to an international collector at Plymouth Auction Rooms.

To be sold on behalf of the Eccles family, the important ‘Falklands War’ Military Medal group of four awarded to Corporal Michael Eccles, P028263C , 42 Commando RM, for his gallantry during operations on the Falkland Islands. Citation On 12th June 1982 ‘K' Coy was the leading company for a unit night attack against a strongly held Argentine position on Mount Harriet. After surprising the enemy fierce fighting followed at close quarters amongst the rocks in which decisive and inspiring leadership at section level proved critical. Corporal Eccles set an outstanding example in this respect by leading from the front to encourage his section to exploit shock action and successfully overrun the position. This was only achieved, in fact, by a series of assaults against machine gun positions and groups of snipers. Several ranks were wounded, including another section commander, while the troop became even more depleted as increasing numbers of the enemy surrendered and had to be guarded. Corporal Eccles pressed on relentlessly, however, to inflict sufficient casualties for the remainder to abandon further resistance. The set comprises: Military Medal, EIIR, for Bravery in the Field, (P028263C Cpl M. Eccles RM), General Service Medal GSM, for Campaign Service, with two clasps ‘Northern Ireland’ and ‘N. Iraq & S. Turkey’, (RM 28263 M. Eccles MNE RM), South Atlantic Medal 1982 with rosette (Cpl M. Eccles PO 28263 C), Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, LS & GC, (Sgt M. Eccles PO28263C RM) EIIR with additional Long Service Bar. Together with a miniature set. Follow this link to Commando Veterans Archive to find out more http://www.commandoveterans.org/MichaelEcclesRM Follow this link to find out full details on the Battle of Mount Harriet https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Mount_Harriet Follow this link to see the full story on our News From the Rostrum https://plymouthauctions.co.uk/the-important-military-medal-group-awarded-to-corporal-michael-eccles-42-commando-royal-marines-plymouth/ Note: Just ten military medals were awarded during the Falkland Conflict from 9,000 troops. Michael 'Mick' Eccles (born 1949-) was a keen sportsman and won various cups for football."All Battles are Won by Corporals" quote from Michael Eccles. The night battles on 11/12th June including Mount Harriet let to British Troops capturing all the heights above Port Stanley leading to the surrender of Argentine Forces.400 Royal marines and 170 Welsh Guards were involved in the three night battles leading to some 300 Argentine soldiers being captured. Ref ; Corporal Eccles is featured in a photograph in the book 'March to the South Atlantic' by Nick Vaux, leading of a fighting patrol to Mount Harriet. Also on page 249 listed as one of the four commando's from 42 Commando that was awarded the MM. Michael Eccles trained Prince Edward from September 1986 to January 1987.

Harold Harvey (1874-1941) Newlyn School, oil on canvas, ‘A Ring, a Ring o’ Roses’, signed, 36cm x 46cm, titled on canvas on reverse, framed and glazed.

An English ebonised bracket clock, signed Tho (Thomas) Taylor, in Holborne, with eight day twin fusee movement, two bell strike on hammers, floral engraved backplate, gilt basket finials, ornate cast and gilt carrying handle, 6 1/2" dial with chapter ring with roman numerals and outer arabic numerals, date aperture at 12' o clock,  gilt spandrels, pull cord repeat at hours and quarters, single bob pendulum. Some damaged to back of case on plinth, no fusee chain, now wire fitted, the winding holes are not inline on the dial, overall height 37cm.

The King's Royal Irish Hussars, a collection of Victorian officers dress items including a Sabretache, two flap pouches, each with red cloth having embroidered Victorian crowned VR cipher with lion above and winged harp to the centre, shamrock wreath and battle honours, also two cross belts, buckles and other items, all framed within a glazed frame, 87cm x 61.50cm. Formerly the property of Lieutenant Colonel Moul (William Vincent Moul 1865 - 1951). Moul had a long and distinguished army career. He was an Officer in the Cheshire Regiment and served in South Africa, India and Burma, after his first retirement he served in the Great War and then went on to Ireland to help oppose the troubles. He was also sent to Ireland to locate the renegade Sir Roger Casement and escort him back to London. Before Casement’s subsequent execution he gave his bejewelled personal pistol to Colonel Moul who for many years kept it among war like relics at his home in Looe. Moul was also assistant to provost Marshal at the Dublin garrison, during the Easter Uprising 1916. He was awarded various medals relating to Burma 1887 and the Boar War 1899.

Early Summer 2019 we were delighted to be invited by St. Lukes Hospice, Plymouth to provide our auctioneering services for the sale of the 40 Elmer Elephant Sculptures. Having sold many items for the charity over the years we did not hesitate in offering our services free of charge for such a wonderful cause. Following the Elmer’s Big Parade around the city where the sculptures, each featuring a unique design by a talented artist, delighted tens of thousands; it was now down to the final part of the journey, the main event. Plymouth Auction Rooms were involved in the cataloguing, logistics and marketing of the Elmer Sculptures and in with St. Lukes Hospice, we were delighted it all came together on the evening on 9^th October where auctioneer Paul Keen took to the rostrum to greet a packed out Toys ‘R Us. The sale was truly electrifying with cheering, clapping and amazing excitement. For almost 3 hours Paul pushed for more and more bids smashing all expectations. The sale concluded with a rapturous applause and a standing ovation. The sale raised a staggering £323,750 for St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth. This is the equivalent of providing over 350 families with hospice care at home.

An extensive collection of T. G. Greene Cornish Ware.

A George III rare coin sold as part The Evans Harvery collection of gold pattern coins, one of the most important coin sales outside of London in recent years, discovered in a Plymouth home and sold at Plymouth Auction Rooms.