Medals for Chaterhouse Auction
Published May 20th, 2008
Medals awarded to George James are to go under the Charterhouse hammer on Friday 13th June in their auction of collectors’ items, clocks and antiques.
“George James was a local lad who was born in Sherborne in 1893 and joined the Royal Navy as a young cadet in 1907/08. Over his long and distinguished career of over 40 years he served in the Persian Gulf campaign 1909/14, the First World War, the Baltic campaign and the Second World War, finishing up as a Chief Petty Officer.” Commented Richard Bromell. “Long groups such as this with medals including the Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal and Naval General Service Medal, and having a strong local interest rarely come onto the auction market today command huge levels of interest in the market.”
Charterhouse is now accepting further entries for their forthcoming programme of specialist auctions including collectors’ items, medals & militaria in June, classic cars and motorbikes in July and Beswick & Royal Doulton in August. To arrange a free home visit throughout the West Country, please contact Richard Bromell, Partner at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3BS, 01935 812277.
Auction info www.charterhouse-auctions.co.uk
