I think I need a new jacket...
Some of you will already know that I am a sucker for trawling naval auction sites and look what I've just found! This gorgeous early 18th century blue frock coat and naval waistcoat with regulation buttons belonging to Captain Hyde John Clarke is being sold by Charles Miller Ltd on the 27th of October and is expected to fetch between £400 - 500. I love that jacket but I really want that waistcoat! I have advised partner to lock up my bank cards.
There are several other astonishing lots in this auction including an early 19th century union flag and pennant reputably from the HMS Termeraire and originally belonging to the same Captain Hyde John Clarke who served on the ship in 1810. That's it you can see hanging behind the frock coat in the picture above. The ensign, which is valued at £1000 - £2000, is enormous, 8 by 16ft (!!) and appears to be riddled with shot holes.
I also rather fancy Captain Marryat's telescope :)
Or perhaps a nice hat... ;)
H.M.S. Ajax: a regulation naval cocked hat from Admiral E.D.B.McCarthy by Gieves Ltd and comprising bi-corn, epaulettes and belting, contained within japanned case of issue; together with a treen ashtray made from the deck of H.M.S. Ajax, with presentation inscription from the ship's company for his command 1940-41
A six bolt Admiralty-pattern copper and brass diving helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd London
There are several other astonishing lots in this auction including an early 19th century union flag and pennant reputably from the HMS Termeraire and originally belonging to the same Captain Hyde John Clarke who served on the ship in 1810. That's it you can see hanging behind the frock coat in the picture above. The ensign, which is valued at £1000 - £2000, is enormous, 8 by 16ft (!!) and appears to be riddled with shot holes.
I also rather fancy Captain Marryat's telescope :)
Or perhaps a nice hat... ;)
H.M.S. Ajax: a regulation naval cocked hat from Admiral E.D.B.McCarthy by Gieves Ltd and comprising bi-corn, epaulettes and belting, contained within japanned case of issue; together with a treen ashtray made from the deck of H.M.S. Ajax, with presentation inscription from the ship's company for his command 1940-41
A six bolt Admiralty-pattern copper and brass diving helmet by Siebe Gorman & Co Ltd London