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INDONESIA. SUMATRA. Sultanate of Aceh. Gold 1 Kupang, 1530-1537. Obv: Arabic inscription in three lines, surrounded by beaded circle. Rev: Arabic inscription in two lines, surrounded by beaded circle.In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS62 , certification number 50772142.PCGS population in this grade: 30.PCGS population in higher grade: 54.Reference: HCM-133; Salah ibn Ali Leyten-A5Diameter: 13 mm.Weight: 0.59 g.Composition: Gold.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
INDONESIA. DUTCH EAST INDIES. William I, 1816-1840. Silver 1 Gulden, 1839. Royal Dutch Mint. Obv: WILLEM KONING DER NED. G.H.V.L., bare head right. Design by Auguste-François Michaut. Rev: MUNT VAN HET KONINGRYK DER NEDERLANDEN .1839., crowned coat of arms dividing denomination; NEDERLANDSCH INDIE below.Reference: KM-300a; Scholt.II-616.Mintage: 2,217,250.Diameter: 29 mm.Weight: 10 g.Composition: 945/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: A 22.50% buyer's premium will be charged separately. VAT on the buyer's premium may apply in accordance with UK regulations. Additional 6% fee charged on the Saleroom. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
ORIENTALISTS -- BABINGER, F. Aufsätze und Abhandlungen z. Geschichte Südosteuropas und der Levante. 1962-66. 2 vols. W. many (fold.) plates. Ocl. (Spines tanned, upper side vol. II waterstained, textblock bright & unblemished apart from a few pencil annot.). -- Id. Johannes Darius (1414-1494) Sachwalter Venedigs im Morgenland, und sein griechisches Umkreis. 1961. W. 5 plates. Owrps. -- J. SCHMIDT. The Joys of Philology. Studies in Ottoman literature, history and orientalism (1500-1923). 2002. 2 vols. W. illustr. Owrps. W. autograph dedication from the author. -- Id. From Anatolia to Indonesia. Opium trade and the Dutch community of Izmir, 1820-1940. 1998. 4°. Owrps. -- And 8 o. (14).NOTE: Books from the library of Prof. Dr. A.H. de Groot may contain some annotations in pencil.
REINWARDT, Caspar Georg Carl (1773-1854) -- COLLECTION of letters addressed to the botanist Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt. (1810-30-s). 8 autograph letters by prominent European scientists (naturalists, botanists), i.a. Elias Fries, Thomas Horsfield, Charles Lyell, Leonard Horner, Nathaniel Wallich, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius. (Fold.) lvs., for the greater part written on r° & v° (in diff. languages), all signed, 3 w. wax seal. Dif. sizes. (Some small defects).NOTE: Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854) was a Prussian-born Dutch botanist. He is considered to be the founding father of Bogor Botanical Garden in Indonesia.
COLLECTION of c. 1900 foreign and Dutch picture postcards, b&w and coloured, for the greater part topographical. 1900's-1930's. Partly circulated. Stored in 5 (partly w. dam. interiors) 'family' albums w. art nouveau decorations on front sides.NOTE: All deriving from the same family estate. Comprising i.a. postcards from Indonesia, Ceylon, Singapore, Egypt, Belgium and the Netherlands (especially Sneek, Vlissingen). Cards in v.g. condition.
A group of Geographical strategy RPG Board Games comprising GOA: DESTINATION SPICE ISLANDS (2004) Rio Grande Games, INDONESIA (2005) Splotter Spellen, JAVA (2000) Rio Grande Games, PUERTO RICO (2002) Rio Grande Games, SAN JUAN CARD GAME FOR PUERTO RICO (2004) Rio Grande Games, appear complete (5) NB: This lot is located in off-site storage facility (WD24) and only available for viewing by appointment with 24 hours notice. It will be available for collection from our main site after 2nd May.
including GB, Vietnam, Nigeria, Samoa, Singapore, Canada, Equador, Namibia, Botswana, Belize, Barbados, Indonesia, Uganda, Brazil, Falkland Islands, Kenya, Malta, Luxembourg and many further, housed in eight albums Please see a selection of additional images, there are too many pages to provide photos of all.
SEVEN BOOKS ON INDONESIAN DECORATIVE ARTS comprising Ancestral Ships: Fabric Impressions of Old Lampung Culture; Woven Cargoes: Indian Textiles in the East; Power and Gold: Jewelry from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines; Legend and Reality: Early Ceramics from South-East Asia; Indonesiche Siermotieven; River of Gems: A Borneo Journal, and Goud der Goden: Uit het oude Java
Zoologie - Ornithologie - - J. Delacour u. P. Jabouille. Le Oiseaux de l'Indochine Francaise. Exposition Coloniale Internationale Paris 1931. 4 Bd. Mit 67 Tafeln, davon 66 Farboffsetdrucke. Paris, Exposition Coloniale, 1931. 4°. 282 S. XLVI S. 342 S. LXII S. 346 S. LXXIII S. 296 S. LXVII S. Späterer HLd. mit goldgepr. RTitel. OUmschlag eingebunden (leicht berieben und bestoßen). Erste Ausgabe. - Nissen IVB 228. - Vier Bände zu der Avifauna des heutigen Laos, Indonesien und Kambodscha. Die Region wurde bis in die 1950er Jahre als der indochinesische Raum bezeichnet. - Pierre Jabouille war der Gouverneur von Indochina und hegte ein persönliches Interesse an der Ornithologie. Er ging zusammen mit dem französisch-amerkanischen Ornithologen J. Delacour auf eine Reige von Expeditionen, auf denen sie die heimischen Vögel der Region erkundeten. - Die 67 Tafeln wurden Henrik Grönvold entworfen. - Tafeln nicht numerisch geordnet, aber vollständig enthalten. - Stockfleckig und Seitenränder gebräunt. Tafeln weitgehend unbeeinträchtigt. Insgesamt gut erhalten. Zoology. - Ornithology. - With 67 plates, 66 of which are color offset prints. Later leather with gilt stamped title. Original cover bound in. (Slightly rubbed and bumped.) - First edition. - Nissen IVB 228 - Four volumes on the avifauna of present-day Laos, Indonesia and Cambodia. The region was referred to as the Indochinese region until the 1950s. - Pierre Jabouille was the governor of Indochina and had a personal interest in ornithology. Together with the French-American ornithologist J. Delacour, he went on a series of expeditions on which they explored the native birds of the region. - The 67 plates were designed by Henrik Grönvold. - Plates not arranged numerically, but included in full. - Foxing and page edges browned. Plates largely unaffected. Overall in good condition.
Hapag Lloyd - Weltreise - - Sammlung von 156 OPhotographien einer Weltreise der S. S. Resolute (Resolute World Cruise) sowie einigen privaten Aufnahmen. Um 1929/1930. Silbergelatine- und Bromsilbergelatineabzüge auf Photopapier. Maße je ca. 10 x 12,5 cm. Überwiegend mit einbelichteter Bezeichnung sowie datiert. Verso teils hs. datiert u. bezeichnet. Gesteckt in modernes gr.-8° Pp. Album. Mit Aufnahmen einer Weltreise mit der SS Resolute (Resolute World Cruise), einem Schiff der Hapag, welches in den Jahren bis 1935 zahlreiche Weltreisen durchführte. - Gezeigt wird u.a.: Indien: Schlangenbeschwörer, zahlr. architekt. Momumente wie Gateway of India, Garten Eden (Kalkutta), Jama Masjid (Delhi), Fischmarktszenen (Alt-Batavia), Aussicht auf das Himalaya-Gebirge gesehen von Darjeeling. - China: Einheimische auf Sampan-Booten, Panoramaansichten (Hongkong), Pauluskirche (Macau). - Amerika: Nuuanu Pali u. Waikiki Beach (Honolulu), Golden Gate Park (San Francisco), Ölfelder nahe Los Angeles. - Indonesien: Buitenzorg (heute Bogor). - Ägypten: Muhammad-Ali-Moschee, Sultan-Hasan-Moschee (Kairo), Suez Kanal. - Mit einigen Privataufnahmen aus China. - Wenige Photographien etw. verblasst oder fleckig. Insgesamt sehr gut erhaltene sowie umgangreiche Sammlung. Collection of 156 orig. photographs from a world cruise of the S. S. Resolute (Resolute World Cruise) as well as some private photographs. Gelatine silver and bromide gelatin silver prints on photographic paper. Mostly with imprinted inscription and dated. Partly dated and inscribed by hand on verso. Mounted in modern cardboard album. - With photographs of a world cruise on the SS Resolute (Resolute World Cruise), a Hapag ship that travelled around the world on numerous voyages in the years up to 1935. - Depicted: India: Snake charmer, numerous architect. momuments such as Gateway of India, Garden of Eden (Calcutta), Jama Masjid (Delhi), fish market scenes (Old Batavia), view of the Himalayas as seen from Darjeeling. - China: Locals on sampan boats, panoramic views (Hong Kong), St Paul's Church (Macau). - America: Nuuanu Pali and Waikiki Beach (Honolulu), Golden Gate Park (San Francisco), oil fields near Los Angeles. - Indonesia: Buitenzorg (today Bogor). - Egypt: Muhammad Ali Mosque, Sultan Hasan Mosque (Cairo), Suez Canal. - With some private photographs from China. - Few photographs somewhat faded or stained. Altogether very well preserved and comprehensive collection.
Indonesien - - Sammlung von 152 OPhotographien mit Aufnahmen aus Bali. Vintages. Silbergelatineabzüge. Um 1954. Versch. Formate von ca. 6 x 6 bis 18 x 23 cm. Mont. in Album d. Zt. Quer-4°. Ldr. mit Kordelbindung (etw. berieben u. fleckig). Gezeigt werden u.a.: Tempel, Einheimische, Tänze, Maskierte, überschwemmte Straßen, Brand, Landschaften, Familienphotos. - Darunter 1 koloriertes u. 1 Farbphoto. - Gelegentlich gering ausgesilbert, tls. montagebedingt etwas wellig, insg. wohlerhalten. Indonesia - Collection of 152 orig. photographs with pictures from Bali. Vintages. Silver gelatin prints. Mounted in contemp. album. Leather with cord binding (somewhat rubbed and stained). - Shown are among others: Temples, natives, dances, masked people, flooded streets, fire, landscapes, family photos. - Including 1 coloured and 1 colour photo. - Occasionally slightly silvered, partly somewhat wavy due to mounting, overall well preserved.
CHRIS | INDONESIA (BALI), INDONESIAN | Country: Indonesia (Bali) | Date: 19th century | Condition: Excellent | Lot information | A traditional oriental weapon originating from Bali, Indonesia, made in the 19th century. The Kris is known for its signature wavy blade, which in this case is Damascus, adding to its strength and aesthetic value. The handle is richly carved, suggesting that it is a representative or ceremonial piece. This type of weapon had not only combat but also symbolic and spiritual value in Indonesian culture. | Dimensions | Length: 415 mm | Blade: 325 x 23 mm | Weight: 170 g***IMPORTANT NOTICE*** | SHIPPING ONLY WITHIN THE EUROPEAN UNION | Bidders are obliged to inform themselves about the condition of the lots before the auction, subsequent complaints will not be taken into account.
Old to modern, mixed mint and used collection including Netherland Indies, with some early issues, predominately 1930s-40s issues, Japanese Occupation issues with study of the various opt/chop types of the controlled areas, with postal history and money orders, Independent issues with 1948-49 optd ‘INDONESIA’ set to 25g, modern issues noted better commemorative sets with 1988 Olympics (imperf and perf) miniature sheets, 1989 Endangered Animals ‘Orangutan’ set and miniature sheets (cat £275), postage dues and air mail postal history with many 1970s flight covers, generally fair to fine condition.
THREE 18TH CENTURY PRINTS OF FISH From Francois Valentyn, Tropical Fishes - Moluccas Indonesia, Amsterdam, 1724, two hand-coloured examples and one other 27.5 x 18cm Condition Information: The two coloured examples have minor insect damage to the upper right Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale in the name of the owner, Sake Santema. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
[BARBIER, GEORGES]VERLAINE, PAUL. Fêtes Galantes. Paris: H. Piazza, 1928. First edition thus. Copy 9 of 25 copies from the edition de tête (total edition 1025 copies), printed on japon, with an original signed watercolor of a reclining woman, and suites in color and in outline. Bound by G. G. Levitzky in full blue morocco, orange morocco doublures, pictorial batik free endpapers at front and rear executed on silk (after the designs in the book), marbled binder's flyleaves, all edges gilt on the rough, chemise and slipcase; original wrappers bound in. 12 x 9 1/4 inches (30.5 x 23.5 cm); 100, [4] pp., with 20 color plates heightened in pochoir. Slipcase and chemise a trifle toned and soiled, the book fine. Barbier's charming Fêtes Galantes is present here in its rarest state. The binding by Georges Levitzky (a Ukrainian master binder whose Parisian atelier had great success between the wars) is distinguished by the highly accomplished batik designs that grace the end leaves. Batik (a resist dyeing process originating in Indonesia) had a brief vogue in Paris couture in the late 1920s, and some of Levitzky's bindings incorporate specimens of the technique, which otherwise we have never encountered in a designer bookbinding.No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
Silver-mounted agate presentation bowl, centering a Garuda Pancasila, the national emblem of Indonesia, on a wood stand with a brass plaque inscribed: Presented by Madame Soeharto, containted in a fitted box, the cover applied with an enameled metal Garuda Pancasila, the national emblem of Indonesia.Height of bowl 4 1/8 inches (10.5 cm), diameter 10 5/8 inches (27 cm). Provenance:Presented by Presented by Madame Soeharto, First Lady of Indonesia, to First Lady Betty Ford.Height of bowl on wood stand 5 1/2 inches.Height of box 6 1/2 inches, width 12 1/4 inches, depth 12 1/2 inches.Height of bowl on wood stand 5 1/2 inches. Height of box 6 1/2 inches, width 12 1/4 inches, depth 12 1/2 inches.Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and our Organization shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report
Ravilious (Eric).- Hennell (Thomas) Poems, out-of-series copy on Basingwerk Parchment (from an edition limited to 50) signed by the author and artist, wood-engravings by Ravilious, printer's library copy with label and number in red ink to front pastedown, original cloth, t.e.g., others uncut, very slight wear to head of spine, 8vo, 1936.*** An excellent copy of this scarce item. Thomas Hennell (1903-45) was an artist and writer who succeeded Ravilious in his post of war artist in Iceland following Ravilious's death there in 1942. Ravilious was in a plane which disappeared while itself searching for a missing plane and, poignantly, the final wood-engraving in the book shows an aeroplane (re-used from 'A Young Airman' in Martin Armstrong's 54 Conceits. Hennell died in Indonesia in 1945 having been captured by nationalist fighters.
An Asmat Ancestor Figure, Papua Province, Indonesia, carved from dark stained soft wood, as a man standing, wearing seed and raffia pendant earrings, raffia necklace, bracelet, anklet and waist belt, his hands clasped before him, on a later wood plinth, 91cm; a Kapriman Gable Mask, Papua New Guinea, of basket woven leaf fibre painted with ochre and white pigments, trimmed with Casowary feathers, 80cm by 43cm (2)
A teak tester bed, 19th century, made for the Chinese community in Indonesia, with ornate, carved and giltwood panels, the tester of 'trelliswork' design over a side shelf with two drawers, a modern mattress and ornately carved front supports, mattress 5ft 4in wide bed 176cm wide 250cm long 240cm highCondition ReportGeneral knocks, splits, chips, wear and repair throughout consistent with age and use. Evidence of some later timbers and modern fixings. One piece of giltwood moulding off but present. The joints are generally sound and solid, however we would recommend it be inspected by a professional prior to use to ensure safety and stability.
European Colonial Medals (3): Annam (French Indochina / Vietnam) "L'Homme Annamaise" uniface bronze d.49.5mm by G. Bruneau c.1930, VF, small marks (the companion piece to "La Femme Annamaise" as sold by Stacks Bowers Sept. 2021 lot 20040); along with The peoples of Africa Maure D' Aleg / MAURITANIE, bronze d.59mm by Emile Monier 1930, nEF; and a WWII-era occupied Netherlands iron or steel(?) medal of the Colonial Institute of Amsterdam, concerning the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia) 1943, aEF.
A finely crafted stone bust depicting Dewi Danu, the revered Balinese water goddess. Hand-carved from solid stone, this sculpture showcases intricate detailing, including an elaborate headdress adorned with floral motifs and a decorative necklace, reflecting traditional Balinese artistry. Dewi Danu is venerated as a central figure in Balinese Hinduism, symbolizing water and fertility, with prominent temples such as Pura Ulun Danu Bratan dedicated to her worship. This piece captures the serene and benevolent essence of the goddess, making it a significant addition for collectors of Southeast Asian art.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 12.5"HCountry of Origin: IndonesiaCondition: Age related wear.
A 17TH CENTURY ENGLISH MAP OF INDONESIA, MALAYSIA AND SINGAPORE By Robert Morden, from Atlas Terestris, London, 1687, one of the earliest English maps of the region, framed 13 x 10cm Ownership Statement: This item is offered for sale in the name of the owner, Sake Santema. For a condition report or further images please email hello@hotlotz.com at least 48 hours prior to the closing date of the auction. This is an auction of preowned and antique items. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and you should expect general wear and tear commensurate with age and use. We strongly advise you to examine items before you bid. Condition reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are our general assessment of damage and restoration. Whilst care is taken in their drafting, they are for guidance only. We will not be held responsible for oversights concerning damage or restoration.
South East Asia.- Indonesia.- Salèh Sarief Bustaman (Raden, 1811–1880) The Attack of the Lion (Die Anfall des Lowen), lithograph with original hand-colouring, 380 x 450 mm (14 7/8 x 17 3/4 in), under glass, minor surface dirt and light browning, very minor handling creases, framed, [circa 1860s-1870s] *** Vibrant and scarce print after Salèh, the pioneering Indonesian painter and Javanese Prince, one of the first South East Asian artists to study in Europe, where he fell under the influence of the French artist Horace Vernet.
A striking hand-carved wooden tribal mask from Indonesia, featuring a weathered, natural wood finish and an elongated face with deep-set eyes and a prominent nose. This mask is topped with a woven fiber crown adorned with natural hair, adding to its distinct character. The back includes a label indicating its origin from Indonesia and its tribal heritage. The textured patina and organic details make this a compelling piece of cultural artistry, perfect for collectors or as a unique decorative accent.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 14"HCountry of Origin: IndonesiaCondition: Age related wear.
A striking hand-carved wooden mask from Indonesia, featuring a serene face with intricate headdress detailing. The mask is finished in a deep blue-black patina, giving it an aged and artistic appearance. Presented on a custom wooden stand for tabletop display, the mask can also be removed and hung as wall decor. This finely crafted piece reflects traditional Indonesian artistry and would make an excellent addition to a cultural or tribal art collection.Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: 19.5"HCountry of Origin: IndonesiaCondition: Age related wear.
CHINESE YUE-WARE 'LOTUS' JAR FIVE DYNASTIES TO NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY 五代至北宋 越窯青釉刻蓮瓣紋罐of compressed globular form with a flat inverted rim, supported on a short foot ring, the body decorated with a band of lotus petals carved in delicate relief, covered overall in a pale olive-green glaze exhibiting a dense web of crackles 12.5cm wide A Yue ware jar of similar shape and decoration from the highlands of Jambi Sumatra, one of many found in Indonesia is published in ORIENTAL CERAMICS The World's Great Collections, Vol. 3: Museum Pusat, Jakarta, 1982, colour pl. 73, and discussed p. 170 (12.6cm diameter, dated as Five Dynasties or Song dynasty). For another globular jar with similar lotus petal decoration, also as Yue ware from the Five dynasties or Early Song period, 10th century, see ORIENTAL CERAMICS The World's Great Collections, Vol. 10: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 1980, fig. 103 (10.4cm diameter). A further comparable example dated to the Five Dynasties to the Northern Song Dynasty, is in the collection of the Shanghai Museum (museum's collection online archive, https://www.shanghaimuseum.net/mu/frontend/pg/article/id/CI00159994).
The unique Brunei D.S.M. pair awarded to Petty Officer Mechanician P. J. D. Kirwin, Royal Navy, Stoker Petty Officer of the leading lighter at the opposed Royal Marines Commando raid against heavily armed Indonesian supported rebels at Limbang, Brunei, on 12 December 1962, who, ‘when his craft came under heavy fire, left the safety of his engine room, grasped his automatic weapon, and engaged the rebels himself at very close range’ - one of just four D.S.M.s awarded to the Royal Navy in the period from the Korean War in 1953 until the Falklands War in 1982 Distinguished Service Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (P/KX.869578 P. J. D. Kirwin. P.O.M. (E) R.N.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Brunei (KX.869578 P. J. D. Kirwin. P.O.M. (E). R.N.) this with officially re-impressed naming, extremely fine (2) £10,000-£14,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, May 2022. D.S.M. London Gazette 31 May 1963: ‘For gallant and distinguished services in operations in Brunei during the period 8th to 23rd December 1962.’ Up to 1962, the island of Borneo was divided into the vast southern area under Indonesian rule and three British dependencies, Sarawak, North Borneo and, sandwiched between them, the tiny but very wealthy protectorate of Brunei. With the sun gradually setting on British interests in this part of the Far East, a proposal to include these three northern Borneo states into the new Federation of Malaysia was opposed by Indonesia which then proceeded to back the dissident TNKU in mounting an insurrection in Brunei with the aim of maintaining a North Borneo Union. To further this, in December 1962 the rebels occupied several towns, including Brunei town and at Limbang across the border in Sarawak, they held a number of hostages, including the British Government’s Agent - the ‘Resident’, ‘Dick’ Morris - his wife and a nursing sister. There were indications that the hostages were to be executed on 12 December. At this time 42 Commando, who were awaiting Christmas in Singapore, were put on short notice, and two days later ‘L’ Company, under Captain Jeremy Moore (later to command British Land Forces during the Falklands War), flew to Brunei Town where the Gurkhas had restored order. In fact, most of the trouble had been quickly stamped out, except at Limbang, only accessible by river. Tasked with rescuing the Limbang hostages, Moore’s urgency was further sharpened when it was learned that the TKNU had murdered some hostages at Bangar. At the waterfront in Brunei he met the Senior Naval Officer, Lieutenant-Commander J. J. Black (who by coincidence would also rise to senior command during the Falklands War as Captain of the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Invincible) who had requisitioned two Z-Lighter landing craft for the raid, the Nakhoda Manis and the Sindaun, and provided these with five man crews from the minesweepers Fiskerton and Chawton under his command. Lieutenant Willis, being Black’s First Lieutenant, was appointed as the Senior Naval Officer charged with ensuring that the task force arrived off Limbang but once the assault landing was under way, the lighters would then come under the tactical direction of the senior Royal Marine on board. None of the Royal Navy men under Willis had any experience in handling Z-Craft or landing craft operations but they were now being committed to the daunting prospect of an opposed landing. At 10pm on 11 December, the understrength ‘L’ Company of 87 men, faces blackened, all wearing green berets with glinting cap badges for identification, filed on to the waiting Z-Craft. On board the lead lighter, Nakhoda Manis - commanded by Willis - was Captain Moore, his reconnaissance group, part of Company HQ, and 5 Troop. Also aboard as guide was Captain Muton, the Brunei Director of Marine who would later receive the M.B.E. for his efforts and four more Royal Navy crew including Petty Officer Mechanician Kirwin. The assault went in at first light: ‘When they were 300yds from the Limbang police station, and as the leading craft came abreast of the huts south of the town,‘it erupted like a disturbed ants' nest as the rebels stood to’. At 200yds the Commando Intelligence Sergeant called through the loud-hailer in Malay: ‘The rebellion is over . . . you should lay down your arms.' They replied with automatic weapons - an LMG, three or four SMGs - and some dozen rifles, supported by over 100 shotguns. The instantaneous counter-fire from both craft gave the commandos, thanks to their Vickers machine-guns, the initiative, enabling the leading craft to beach half a minute later only 30yds from the police station. Two marines of the leading No.5 Troop were killed before the craft gained the bank and their OC, Lt ‘Paddy’ Davis, was wounded as he jumped ashore. Sgt Bickford led two Sections of the Troop against the police station, which was quickly cleared, but the naval coxswain of the leading craft had been wounded and as the craft drifted off the bank, Lt D.O. Willis, RN, drove it hard back ashore; but this shallow draught lighter broached to 150yds upstream between the hospital and the home of the British Resident. Capt Moore sent the reserve section ashore, with HQ personnel led by TSM McDonald, and they cleared the hospital. As they came through to the back of this building, the Troop sergeant and two marines were killed, ‘for the jungle comes literally right down to the back door of the hospital’. The grounding of the craft up-river had been a fortunate accident, for Capt Moore found some of the hostages in the hospital. A rebel had fired at them but missed, and no one was hurt. While the ground between the hospital and the police station was being cleared, as was the Resident’s house, the Company Commander was told of more hostages. Therefore, he organised the clearing of the rest of the town to the south, and by the afternoon had released another eight hostages but at nightfall there were still rebels inside the Company’s perimeter, two of whom were killed close to the marines’ positions. Next day the town was secured. Five marines had been killed and six wounded (including a sailor), but the action here, coupled with those of the Gurkhas and Queen's Own Highlanders elsewhere in Brunei, had broken the rebellion. At Limbang alone 15 rebels had been killed and 50 captured from a force of 350, - twice the expected size. They had been taken by surprise, as the commandos now discovered. The Vickers guns in the second craft had been masked, the Company Commander also learnt, by the leading craft, until QMS Cyril Quoins asked the officer commanding this lighter if he could pull out of line to give them a clearer shot. ‘Sergeant Major’, the officer replied, ‘Nelson would have loved you’, and promptly swung his craft into a more exposed position.’ (The Royal Marines by James D. Ladd refers.) It is also worth quoting Captain Jeremy Moore’s observations, made much later: ‘It is perhaps interesting to note that, though my assessment of where the enemy headquarters might be was right, I was quite wrong about the hostages. Furthermore, it was chance that the second beaching happened where it did, that resulted in us taking the hospital from the direction we did. It could be that this saved us heavier casualties, though I assess the most important factor in the success of the operation was first class leadership by junior NCOs. Their section battle craft was a joy to watch and the credit for this belongs to the troop and Section commanders.’ Moore received a Bar to the Military C...
ESP-LTD AX-50 Electric Guitar A silver metallic ESP-LTD AX-50 electric guitar featuring a distinctive angular body design suited to modern and heavy rock aesthetics. The sharp-edged double-cutaway body is paired with a black hardware setup. The guitar includes dual black humbucking pickups, a fixed tune-o-matic bridge with six adjustable saddles, and controls for volume, tone, and a three-way pickup selector switch. The bolt-on neck, likely maple, has a dark rosewood fingerboard with small dot fret markers. The headstock bears the LTD logo, equipped with six black enclosed tuners in a 3+3 arrangement. Markings on the back of the headstock include an embossed ESP logo, the serial number "IR0538077," and "INDONESIA," confirming its origin within the modern ESP-LTD series typically manufactured mid-2010s onwards. Minor wear, scratches, and light grime are visible, indicating prior use. A black nylon guitar strap and a supporting tripod stand are included.
Yamaha EG112 Electric Guitar with Accessories A Yamaha EG112 electric guitar featuring a black solid-body design with a glossy finish and white pickguard. This Stratocaster-inspired model includes an HSS pickup configuration (humbucker at the bridge, single-coil at the middle, and neck positions), a chrome tremolo bridge, and three white control knobs with a 5-way selector switch. The bolt-on neck has a rosewood fretboard with 22 frets and dot inlay markers. The headstock bears the Yamaha logo and "EG112" markings, with six chrome-plated tuning pegs. A Union Jack-themed guitar strap is attached. Minor surface wear is visible, reflecting moderate use. Included is a black instrument cable with 1/4-inch jack connectors, one featuring a red plastic sleeve, and an Ibanez gig bag. The bag is black with a front storage pocket, Ibanez branding in white, and a red, blue, and white patterned side panel. The guitar and accessories are likely from the late 1990s to early 2000s. The guitar remains in a functional and playable condition, suitable for beginners or enthusiasts. Approximate dimensions: body length 39 inches, neck scale length 25.5 inches. Made in Indonesia, as marked on the headstock.
Among the Believers: An Islamic Journey by V. S. Naipaul is a travelogue that delves into the complexities of Islamic culture and politics. Published in 1981, the book captures Naipaul's journey through Iran, Pakistan, Malaysia, and Indonesia shortly after the Iranian Revolution. Through a series of interviews and personal observations, Naipaul explores the diverse manifestations of Islamic belief and its impact on individuals and societies. The book provides a nuanced portrayal of the Islamic world, highlighting the aspirations, struggles, and contradictions experienced by those Naipaul encounters. It blends historical context with vivid descriptions and insightful commentary, offering readers a deeper understanding of the region's religious and sociopolitical dynamics. Overall, Among the Believers is a thought-provoking and richly detailed narrative that invites readers to reflect on the broader implications of faith, identity, and cultural transformation. Dimensions: 6.25"L x 9.25"W x 1.5"HCondition: Age related wear.
This lot includes two boxed sets of Royal Doulton Christmas Coffee cups and saucers. Each set contains two cups and two matching saucers, for a total of four cups and four saucers across both sets. Featuring festive holiday designs with Santa and Christmas motifs, these sets were produced in 1999, marked Royal Doulton, and made in Indonesia. Each cup holds 9 oz. Box dimensions are approximately 7"L x 5.75"H. Both sets are in their original packaging. Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Age related wear.
Indonesia.- Hindu temple.- [Cephas (Kassian, photographer)] Photografifen van Tjandi Brambanan [Candi Parambanan], 60 albumen print photographs printed in sepia, each mounted to larger sheet of stiff card, a few captioned and dated April 1895 in the negative, many numbered in the negative (not sequentially), occasional light surface soiling, mount edges browned, loose in original cloth-backed board portfolio, printed paper label to spine (chipped), rubbed and worn, remains of one tie but other lacking, joints split but covers holding, photographs c.160 x 210mm., mounts 245 x 330mm., [c.1895]. *** Candi Parambanan is the largest Hindu temple of central Java, constructed to mark the return to power of the Sanjaya Dynasty (a Hindu dynasty) after nearly a century of dominance by the Sailendra (a Buddhist dynasty). Pioneering Indonesian photographer Kassian Cephas was responsible for the pictorial documentation of the excavation of the site in the late 19th century.

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