Campaign Groups and Pairs 150 Pair: Able Seaman D. Cobell, Royal Navy


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (D. Cobell, A.B. H.M.S. “Sultan”); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting from star, very fine (2)


£160-£200


David Cobell was born in Poole on 19 May 1862 and entered naval service on 8 May 1878 as a Boy 2nd Class in H.M.S. Boscawen. After advancement to Boy 1st Class, he served in H.M.S. Minotaur from September 1879 to 23 December 1881. Serving in H.M.S. Sultan during Egyptian operations from April 1882 to November 1885, he spent time in cells on that ship, before being advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class in April 1891 in H.M.S. Invincible. He was shore pensioned on 30 June 1900.


151


Three: Petty Officer E. C. Watkins, Royal Navy


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (H. C. Watkins. A.B. H.M.S. “Temeraire”; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (E. C. Watkins, P.O. 1 Cl., H.M.S. Barham) ; Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting overall, therefore good fine or better (3)


£200-£240


Edward Cuthbert Watkins was born in Mathvin, Monmouthshire, on 18 June 1858 and entered naval service on 13 August 1874 as a Boy 2nd Class in H.M.S. Impregnable. He was promoted to Able Seaman in May 1878 whilst serving in H.M.S. Defence, and served in this rate in H.M.S. Termeraire during the bombardment of Alexandria. Advanced Petty Officer 1st Class (Gunner’s Mate) in November 1884, he was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in April 1896, and was shore pensioned on 15 July of that year.


152


Pair: Boy 1st Class J. H. Templeman, Royal Navy


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tamaai (J. H. Templeman. Boy: 1 Cl: H.M.S. Thalia); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting from star, nearly very fine (2)


£280-£320 Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, 18 June 1997 (when sold without the Khedive’s Star)


Joseph Henry Templeman was born in Weston Super Mare, Somerset, on 30 June 1885 and entered naval service on 6 December 1880 as a Boy 2nd Class, serving in H.M.S. Thalia from 28 July to 31 October 1882. His remaining service was frequently marked by periods in the cells and he was discharged on 7 July 1893.


Note: Tamaai clasp unconfirmed.


153


Pair: Ordinary Seaman G. H. Gudgin, Royal Navy


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1884 (G. H. Gudgin. Ord: H.M.S. “Euryalus”); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting from star, good fine (2)


£140-£180


George Henry Gudgin was born in Belgravia on 3 July 1864 and entered naval service on 2 July 1880 as a Boy 2nd Class. He served in H.M.S. Euryalus during Egyptian operations, and was advanced Petty Officer 1st Class on 19 June 1893, in H.M.S. Dreadnought, in which ship he had served since 6 April 1891.


154


Pair: Ordinary Seaman F. Ross, Royal Navy


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1884 (F. Ross. Ord. H.M.S. “Euryalus”); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting from star, nearly very fine (2)


£140-£180


155


Pair: Boy 1st Class W. H. Ellis, Royal Navy


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1884 (W. H. Ellis. Boy. 1. Cl: H.M.S. “Euryalus”); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting from star, nearly very fine (2)


£140-£180


William Henry Ellis was born in Plymouth on 15 December 1864 and entered naval service on 26 January 1880 as a Boy 2nd Class in H.M.S. Implacable. Advanced Boy 1st Class, he served in H.M.S. Euryalus from 11 January 1882 to 15 November 1887, including during the Egyptian operations, and was rated Ordinary Seaman. Promoted to acting Botswain on 10 February 1893, whilst serving in H.M.S. Cambridge, he was shore pensioned on 1 January 1909.


156


Pair: Caulker T. Wilcox, Royal Navy


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1884 (T. Wilcox. Caulker. H.M.S. “Inconstant”); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fine (2)


£160-£200


157


Pair: Private G. Lane, Coldstream Guards


Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (4215. Pte. G. Lane. 2/Cdm. Gds.); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed as issued, pitting from star, nearly very fine (2)


£180-£220 www.dnw.co.uk all lots are illustrated on our website and are subject to buyers’ premium at 24% (+VAT where applicable)


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24  |  Page 25  |  Page 26  |  Page 27  |  Page 28  |  Page 29  |  Page 30  |  Page 31  |  Page 32  |  Page 33  |  Page 34  |  Page 35  |  Page 36  |  Page 37  |  Page 38  |  Page 39  |  Page 40  |  Page 41  |  Page 42  |  Page 43  |  Page 44  |  Page 45  |  Page 46  |  Page 47  |  Page 48  |  Page 49  |  Page 50  |  Page 51  |  Page 52  |  Page 53  |  Page 54  |  Page 55  |  Page 56  |  Page 57  |  Page 58  |  Page 59  |  Page 60  |  Page 61  |  Page 62  |  Page 63  |  Page 64  |  Page 65  |  Page 66  |  Page 67  |  Page 68  |  Page 69  |  Page 70  |  Page 71  |  Page 72  |  Page 73  |  Page 74  |  Page 75  |  Page 76  |  Page 77  |  Page 78  |  Page 79  |  Page 80  |  Page 81  |  Page 82  |  Page 83  |  Page 84  |  Page 85  |  Page 86  |  Page 87  |  Page 88  |  Page 89  |  Page 90  |  Page 91  |  Page 92  |  Page 93  |  Page 94  |  Page 95  |  Page 96  |  Page 97  |  Page 98  |  Page 99  |  Page 100  |  Page 101  |  Page 102  |  Page 103  |  Page 104  |  Page 105  |  Page 106  |  Page 107  |  Page 108  |  Page 109  |  Page 110  |  Page 111  |  Page 112  |  Page 113  |  Page 114  |  Page 115  |  Page 116  |  Page 117  |  Page 118  |  Page 119  |  Page 120  |  Page 121  |  Page 122  |  Page 123  |  Page 124  |  Page 125  |  Page 126  |  Page 127  |  Page 128  |  Page 129  |  Page 130  |  Page 131  |  Page 132  |  Page 133  |  Page 134  |  Page 135  |  Page 136  |  Page 137  |  Page 138  |  Page 139  |  Page 140  |  Page 141  |  Page 142  |  Page 143  |  Page 144  |  Page 145  |  Page 146  |  Page 147  |  Page 148  |  Page 149  |  Page 150  |  Page 151  |  Page 152  |  Page 153  |  Page 154  |  Page 155  |  Page 156  |  Page 157  |  Page 158  |  Page 159  |  Page 160  |  Page 161  |  Page 162  |  Page 163  |  Page 164  |  Page 165  |  Page 166  |  Page 167  |  Page 168  |  Page 169  |  Page 170  |  Page 171  |  Page 172  |  Page 173  |  Page 174  |  Page 175  |  Page 176  |  Page 177  |  Page 178  |  Page 179  |  Page 180  |  Page 181  |  Page 182  |  Page 183  |  Page 184  |  Page 185  |  Page 186  |  Page 187  |  Page 188  |  Page 189  |  Page 190  |  Page 191  |  Page 192  |  Page 193  |  Page 194  |  Page 195  |  Page 196  |  Page 197  |  Page 198  |  Page 199  |  Page 200  |  Page 201  |  Page 202  |  Page 203  |  Page 204  |  Page 205  |  Page 206  |  Page 207  |  Page 208  |  Page 209  |  Page 210  |  Page 211  |  Page 212  |  Page 213  |  Page 214  |  Page 215  |  Page 216  |  Page 217  |  Page 218  |  Page 219  |  Page 220  |  Page 221  |  Page 222  |  Page 223  |  Page 224  |  Page 225  |  Page 226  |  Page 227  |  Page 228  |  Page 229  |  Page 230  |  Page 231  |  Page 232  |  Page 233  |  Page 234