25th Nov, 2021 10:30
Quarterly Specialist Sale
Second World War Interest - German Reich Service Flag - salvaged from Allied Forces
Second World War Interest - German Reich Service Flag purportedly taken down from a flagpole located at a building occupied by German forces in Europe in 1945. The flag was liberated as a trophy by William 'BIll' Dodd, who was attached to the Welsh Guards during the D-Day Landings, 250cm x 144cm high
This flag was appraised by BBC Antiques Roadshow's 'Arms & Militaria' team, at their 1990 valuation day which took place at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. Proceeds to be donated to the Royal British Legion in their 100th Anniversary, in memory of all those who have fallen.
Second World War Interest - German Reich Service Flag purportedly taken down from a flagpole located at a building occupied by German forces in Europe in 1945. The flag was liberated as a trophy by William 'BIll' Dodd, who was attached to the Welsh Guards during the D-Day Landings, 250cm x 144cm high
This flag was appraised by BBC Antiques Roadshow's 'Arms & Militaria' team, at their 1990 valuation day which took place at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire. Proceeds to be donated to the Royal British Legion in their 100th Anniversary, in memory of all those who have fallen.
Auction: Quarterly Specialist Sale, 25th Nov, 2021
Our Quarterly Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights include a sapphire and diamond necklace at £12,000-18,000 and - in a first for the auctioneers - an original oil painting by the renowned French Impressionist, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The study of two roses was last sold over twenty years ago in London and has accompanying confirmation from the Wildenstein Institute verifying it as a genuine Renoir.
Viewing
Wednesday 24th November 10am to 5pm (no appointment necessary).
