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Click here to subscribeLimited edition collectors plate with gold rim depicting people in synagogue celebrating holiday.Royal Doulton backstamp. Comes with original box. #Ceramic #England #Judaica Artist: James WoodsIssued: 1982Dimensions: 10.5" dia.Edition Number: 1471 of 7500 Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good.
A Victorian mahogany and brass achromatic stereoscope, Smith, Beck & Beck London, No 2083, focusing by rackwork, the air of brass lenses set in a rectangular brass plate and engraved between with serial number, folding brass handle, in rectangular mahogany box Minor crack on lid but in otherwise good, original, unrestored condition. Lacquer discoloured / dirty
A Japanese-made guitar in the style of a Rickenbacker 330 with Roy Lichtenstein style WHAAM! design painted on. It is a Paul Weller replica design with WHAAM! painted to from and XITS painted to back. Back of the headstock displays the serial number: 8900238, made in Japan sticker. Front Rickenbacker brand plate displays made in USA, the guitar is functional but in clean condition with a few minor scuffs and some age wear to the fretboard.
Deactivated Mauser C96 Semi auto pistol 7.63mm cal serial number 9819 complete with original wooden holster/shoulder stock. Barrel length 140mm. Overall length 300mm. Overall length with shoulder stock fitted 630mm. Stock is removable. All matching serial numbers to both gun and shoulder stock. Gun can be cocked and slide will hold on hammer. Working safety catch. Trigger moves but disconnected. Magazine floor plate is removeable. Currect EU/UK Deactivation Certificate issued June 2023. No licence required in the UK.
A COLLECTION OF ROYAL ALBERT TEA AND DINNER ITEMS, VARIOUS PATTERNS, including six Moss Rose pattern tea cups and saucers, a 20.5cm diameter plate, a pin dish, a tea pot lid and a sweetmeat dish, almost all seconds, a Tenderness pattern tea pot and cereal bowl, a Lavender Rose pattern tureen and cover, milk jug, sugar bowl and preserve pot and cover, etc (Qty) (Condition Report: a number of items are seconds quality, tea pot has brown surface staining and remnants of paper, Jubilee Rose sucrier has chipped cover, general signs of light to moderate use)
This rare jukebox has a pink 1957 Ford Thunderbird style fiberglass body with a white top that fits flush against a wall. It currently has 6 of the 80 Slots for 45 rpm vinyl records full and the same number of the label Slots on either side of the mechanism and thus offers up to 160 selections. It uses a German mechanism, Model ES-2 NSM to select the records. There are lights behind the chrome trimmed tail lights and a standard size license plate holder. There is a sealed manila envelope attached to the inside with the tubular wrench the factory supplied. Two keys are in their factory location, screwed to the rail on the back of the unit. Serial No. 2031. When this particular Songbird Jukebox was manufactured in December 1988, by Carson City Parlour of Shakopee, Minnesota, it was made without a coin mechanism and is being consigned by the original owner. He had it on display in his retail store, not being used, for 10 years and then in climate controlled storage for the last 20 years! These are becoming more and more scarce as international collectors have become attracted and you simply will not find another unused example. Height: 131 cm. Width: 175 cm. Depth: 84 cm. Condition: Excellent. Location: Switzerland, Degersheim.
A pair of Heuer 'Allstate' dashboard timepieces for Sears Roebuck & Co, Swiss made for American market,comprising Heuer Super Autavia, number 7791, black dial numbered in white with hours, minutes and seconds with subsidiary seconds and 0-30 dials, rotating outer chapter marked 0-100, some painted luminous details, unadjusted 17 jewel movement, marked 'Ed Heuer & Co' to escapement, with Ed Heuer & Co backplate; and Heuer Autorally, number 9517, black dial numbered in white with minutes and seconds with outer chapter marked 0-100, some painted luminous details, unadjusted 7 jewel movement, marked 'Heuer-Leonidas SA' to escapement, with Sears Roebuck and Co backplate; each 5.4cm diameter, mounted on a Sears Roebuck and Co dashboard mounting plate 11.2cm wide overall, both in working order at time of cataloguing. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Art Deco Shelley coffee and tea services circa 1933, comprising five tea cups, six saucers, six tea plates, milk jug, tea pot, hot water pot approx 19cm h, bread and butter plate, fruit bowl and four fruit dishes. Coffee pot, sandwich plate, six coffee cups, 5 saucers, six plates, cream jug, sugar bowl, pattern number 781613 (47)
Late 19thC Royal Crown Derby teapot 14cm h, cup, saucer and plate in the Wilmot orange design, along with six Susie Cooper coffee cans, saucers and plates and three Wedgwood meat plates longest 36cm, two tureens and a gravy boat in a yellow design, having printed Wedgwood & Co Ltd England mark verso, trade mark number 547269. (27)
Books - Holderness. Poulson, George. The History and Antiquities of the Seigniory of Holderness. Hull. Robert Brown. 1840 - 1841. 2 volumes with 41 plates as called for plus an extra 2 plates and a large engraving of The Interior of the Library at Burton Constable - “A limited number of Copies have been coloured”. Half red morocco with gilt decoration. The coloured plate is unusual. (2)
Dinky 230 (23k) Talbot Lago Racing Car - mid-blue including ridged hubs with black treaded tyres, silver trim, figure drive, yellow racing number 4 (23k base plate) - Good Plus still a lovely bright example in a Good Plus yellow & red carded picture box with harder to find (dual numbered 23k/230 end flaps) - see photo.
A RARE KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE WITH SHIBUICHI PLATE DEPICTING A NEKOMATAUnsigned Japan, late 19th century Of circular form, the shibuichi plate finely decorated in gold, shibuichi, copper, and shakudo takazogan with a dancing bakeneko wearing a cloth on its head, under a flat-inlaid crescent moon, with a bundle of straws, flowers, and grasses carved in katakiri and kebori.DIAMETER 4.4 cm (the bowl) and 3.4 cm (the plate)Condition: The bowl is a later addition and exhibits some wear and losses. The plate is in very good condition with little wear and expected minor tarnish.Museum comparison:Compare a related kagamibuta netsuke depicting a nekomata by Shuraku, 4 cm diameter, dated c. 1860-1890, formerly in the Trumpf Collection and now in the Linden-Museum Stuttgart, inventory number OA 18841.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
KIKUGAWA: AN IVORY AND SHIBUICHI KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKE WITH SHELLSBy a member of the Kikugawa family, signed Kikugawa 菊川Japan, Edo (Tokyo), second half 19th centuryOf circular form, the ivory bowl set with a shibuichi plate depicting an underwater scene with an awabi shell, a trumpet conch, and a hamaguri clam, all neatly worked in takazogan. The reverse of the disc with a small plaque signed KIKUGAWA.DIAMETER 4.1 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear and few small surface scratches. The bowl with two natural age cracks.Provenance: Ex-collection Teddy Hahn, Darmstadt. Theodor “Teddy” Hahn (1933-2012) was a well-known and respected collector of netsuke and other Asian works of art. After spending time in museums to study the early cultures of the world, finding particular interest in their sculptures, he began collecting, remarking, “I somehow knew it would have a profound influence on my life. How right I was. And how happy I have been.”The present subject appears to be rare for kagamibuta netsuke. The quality of the metalwork is superb.Literature comparison:Compare a related Kagamibuta by a Kikugawa family member, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number M.1395-1926.Trade Certificate:The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0556). This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
RYUMIN: AN UNUSUAL IVORY AND METAL KAGAMIBUTA NETSUKEBy Serizawa Ryumin, signed Ryumin and kakihan Japan, Tokyo, late 19th centuryThe shibuichi plate set into an unusual heart-shaped ivory bowl bearing a fine patina, the plate carved in katakiri-bori with an old lady seated by a spinning wheel, the details inlaid in gold, with the signature RYUMIN and kakihan. Central himotoshi to the back.LENGTH 4.2 cmCondition: Very good condition with minor surface wear. The bowl with natural age cracks. Provenance: Ex-collection Ted Wrangham. Edward A. 'Ted' Wrangham (1928-2009) formed one of the most important collections of Japanese Art in modern times. His reference book 'The Index of Inro Artists' (1995) is considered one of the most important English-language studies on Japanese lacquer ever published.Trade Certificate: The trade certificate for the sale of this lot within the EU has been granted (permit number AT 22-B-0333).This item contains ivory, rhinoceros horn, tortoise shell, and/or some types of tropical wood and is subject to CITES when exporting outside the EU. It is typically not possible to export such items outside of the EU, including to the UK. Therefore, after this item has the necessary trade certificate, it can only be shipped within the EU or picked up in our gallery in person.
Southern Railway nameplate - King Arthur N15 Class "Sir Bedivere" An original Southern Railway King Arthur Class 4-6-0 locomotive nameplate which became B.R. No. 30457. Length 100cm. Acquired by the vendor's father in early 1970's and ever since has been bolted to the wooden display board. Bears the same impressed number to the rear of the plate. The locomotive was built in April 1925 at the Southern Railway works at Eastleigh and was withdrawn in May 1961. These engines were used to haul heavy express passenger trains to the West Country as well as to South and Southeast England ports and resorts.Vendor has located a signed typed receipt dated 3/5/1977 from Mr Mike Soden for £675 for selling for the nameplate to the vendor's father. Mike Soden is a renowned owner of Great Central Railwayana auctions based in Banbury.
An original spatial torpedo prop as seen used in Star Trek - Enterprise (Paramount Network Television, 2001- 2005). This torpedo prop is composed of a hard plastic material with an inner wooden frame. At both ends, a machined aluminum plate is present. The number on the side of the torpedo reads "0178624." The main body of the torpedo is a dull gray, while the nose cone is an iridescent silver-tone.Spatial torpedoes were standard equipment aboard all Starfleet ships and were considered to be the most powerful weapon available until proton torpedoes were equipped. While proton torpedoes wouldn't make an appearance in Star Trek - Enterprise until season three of the show, spatial torpedoes were present throughout the series. This torpedo prop has not only been used during the production of the television series, but was also exhibited at museums in the early 2000's. In multiple places cracking has occurred, exposing the interior of the torpedo.100 x 15 x 16 inches
GIBSON B-25 TWELVE STRING ACOUSTIC GUITAR 1969 serial number 566020 in natural finish and faux tortoise shell scratch plate. This instrument is from the collection of Jimmie MacGregor MBE. Musician, writer, broadcaster, played during performances and on recordings throughout his career. Condition Report:Available upon request
TWO WHIELDON EARTHENWARE PLATES, mid 18th century, of silver shape, one with moulded gadrooned rim, the other with diaper, basket weave and scroll moulded rim, both in a tortoiseshell glaze, 9" and 9 1/2" diameter (Est. plus 24% premium inc. VAT)Condition Report: Both crazed, gadrooned plate has misfired glaze on reverse of rim and small area of flaking to glaze centre top (close to two ochre spots). Diapered plate bears old collector's label "HCK Buckingham Pottery Collection, number 264", and has a couple of deep scratches to top centre
5th century B.C. Displaying a repoussé horned animal advancing right, two roundels composed of bulbous rivets flanking the animal and encircling the central design; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. The Metropolitan Museum, New York, accession number 18.145.23, wrongly classified as shield boss; cf. Connolly, P., Greece and Rome at war, London, 2006, figs.9-14 p.101, for a similar one and the fastening system. 626 grams total, 28.5 cm high including stand (11 1/4 in.). Collection of Jacques and Henriette Schumann, formed between 1950 and 1970.The Schumanns inherited part of their collection from Henriette’s parents, Alice and Fernand Halphen, andjacques’ maternal grandfather, Albert Lehmann.Collection of Jacques and Henriette Schumann, Christie's, Paris, 30th September 2003, lot 85.Accompanied by a copy of a French cultural passport no.107322.This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.11877-207824. This type of armour, composed from a bronze breast and back plate with hinged shoulder straps, all the parts backed with iron, was used by Etruscans, Hernici, Aequi and Volsci, the feared enemies of Early Rome. In particular our item has many parallels with the disc-cuirass (cardiophylax) found in the Necropolis of Alfadena.
(Whittington Press, Edward Bawden), David McKitterick: 'Wallpapers by Edward Bawden printed at the Curwen Press', The Whittington Press, December 1988, limited edition, No. 88 of a total number of 120 copies only, folding colour plate of Bawden's Bird's Nest wallpaper + b/w & colour ills. of various other Bawden wallpapers, b/w ills. from photographs showing rooms decorated with the papers, ix,[3],18,[3]pp, set in 14 point Walbaum and printed on Oxford mould-made paper, folio, original quarter buckram, boards covered in a reproduction of Bawden's Birds Nest wallpaper, housed in original card folder
(Ceramics), Édouard Garnier: 'The Soft Porcelain of Sèvres, With An Historical Introduction', London, John C. Nimmo, 1892, 2 volumes, 50 leaves of chromolithograph plates heightened in gilt as called for, 32pp letterpress, leaves, plates and captioned tissue guards all loose, a few plates with slight staining/soiling, mainly marginal, and a small number with marginal closed tears (not affecting illustrations), (a/f), some contents jumbled, but all plates present and much if not all else appears present original printed pale green wraps for parts II, III, V, VI, VII, VIII & IX loosely inserted, together with 5 other coloured plates depicting Sèvres porcelain + 1 other unrelated coloured engraved plate, contents all housed loose in two contemporary half calf gilt folio volumes (very worn). Some of the most beautiful and precious porcelain of all time was made by the Sevres porcelain factory in France. The plates (produced by Sevres) display some of the best products of this golden age of soft-paste porcelain (2)
Christopher Saxton, Warwickshire and Leicestershire, hand-coloured map, rather discoloured, visible 39.5 x 52cm.Condition report:Margins all appear to have been trimmed so the plate mark is not immediately clear in the current frame, perhaps looking on the reverse you can see the lower plate mark. We haven't taken it out of the frame; it is glazed front and back so you can see the centre crease and historic tape and paste. We take this to be an original copy. The orange colour is particularly vivid, even more so than comes across on the additional images it has to be said. There is a label pasted to the frame verso for 'P.J/ Radford, Denmead nr Portsmouth, Hants', along with handwritten notes in pencil, and what appear to be much earlier county names in pen to top right margin verso, and a number in the upper right corner, partially obscured by the frame.
A GOOD COLLECTION OF 19TH CENTURY ENGLISH PORCELAIN,including: - a pair of bloor derby coffee cans, cup and soup dish - a pair of spode display plates - a pair of square shaped coalport dessert plates, and another - a davenport plate - a number of nicely decorated saucers - some later pieces including a pair of spill vases etc.
JULIUS ASSMANN Glashütte Savonette Taschenuhr. Roségold 14K, inkl. Staubdeckel, Gehäusenummer 11053, Sprungdeckel mit großem Monogramm "HP". Vergoldetes Handaufzug-Werk mit 3/4-Platine, Goldanker und -ankerrad, bimetallische Kompensationsunruh, Breguet-Spirale, Aufzugsräder mit doppeltem Sonnenschliff, gebläute Schrauben, Werknummer 11053, funktionsfähig. 2-teiliges weißes Emaille-Zifferblatt mit römischen Ziffern, sign. "J. Assmann Glashütte i/Sachsen", goldene Zeiger Louis XV. Sehr guter Zustand, Monogramm überpoliert. Durchmesser ca. 54mm ohne Krone.| JULIUS ASSMANN Glashütte hunter case pocket watch. Rose gold 14K, incl. dust lid, case number 11053, sprung lid with large monogram "HP". Gilt manual wound movement with three quarter plate, gold lever and escapement wheel, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet hairspring, winding wheels with double-sunray finish, blued screws, movement number 11053, working. Two-piece white enamel dial with roman numerals, sign. "J. Assmann Glashütte i/Sachsen", golden hands Louis XV. Very good condition, monogram polished over. Diameter approx. 54mm without crown.
A. LANGE & SÖHNE Goldsavonette Taschenuhr. Roségold 18K, inkl. Staubdeckel, Gehäusenummer 63322, Staubdeckel signiert "Felsing _ Berlin". Vergoldetes Handaufzug-Werk mit 3/4 Platine, Goldanker und -ankerrad, bimetallischer Kompensationsunruh, Breguet-Spirale, Schwanenhals-Feinregulierung, gebläute Schrauben, Aufzugsräder mit doppeltem Sonnenschliff, Werknummer 63322, funktionsfähig. 3-teiliges weißes Emaille-Zifferblatt mit arabischen ziffern, sign. "A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte-Sa.", Gold-Zeiger. Sehr guter Zustand, minimale Dellen am Gehäuserand bei 6 Uhr. Passende Box mit Zertifkatskopie anbei (nicht pasend zur Uhr). Durchmesser ca. 50mm ohne Krone.ERGÄNZUNG 28.08.2023: Bilder zur Uhr wurden neu zugeordnet. | A. LANGE & SÖHNE gold hunter case pocket watch. Rose gold 18K, incl. dust lid, case number 63322, dust lid signed "Felsing _ Berlin". Gold-plated manual-wound movement with 3/4 plate, gold lever and escapement wheel, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet-hairspring, swan-neck fine-adjustment, blued screws, double-sunray finish on winding wheels, movement number 63322, working. Three-piece white enamel dial with arabic numerals, sign. "A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte-Sa.", gold-hands. Very good condition, very small dents on the case rim at 6 o'clock. Diameter approx. 50mm without crown.SUPPLEMENT 08/28/2023: Pictures to the watch were reassigned.
UROFA Original Glashütte Savonette Taschenuhr 1929. Erstkauf 01.08.1929 inkl. orig. Box & Papiere. 14K Gelbgold inkl. Staubdeckel. Staubdeckel graviert mit Datum 10.08.1929. Gehäusedeckel monogrammiert "HF". Vergoldetes 3/4 Platinenwerk, Schwanenhals Feinreglage, Ankerhemmung, Aufzugsräder im Sonnenschliff und verschraubte Chatons und gebläuten Schrauben in funktionsfähigem Zustand, Gangprotokoll anbei. Emailliertes weißes zifferblatt mit arabischen Ziffern, blauer 24h Anzeige und goldenen Zeigern. Guter Zustand, mit altergemäßen Gebrauchsspuren. Original Schatulle (teils beschädigt), Kaufbeleg mit Datum vom 01. August 1929 von G. A. Blunk in Hannover sowie Zertifikat mit übereinstimmender Nummer anbei. Durchmesser ca. 51,5mm.| UROFA Original Glashütte savonette pocketwatch from 1929. First purchase 01.08.1929 incl. orig. box & papers. 14K yellow gold including dust cover. Dust cover engraved with the date 10.8.29. Case cover monogrammed "HF". Gold-plated 3/4 plate movement, swan-neck regulation, lever escapement, sunburst winding wheels and screwed chatons and blued screws in working condition, rate log attached. Enamelled white dial with Arabic numerals, blue 24-hour display and gold hands. Good condition, with signs of wear commensurate with age. Original box (partially damaged), proof of purchase dated August 1, 1929 from G. A. Blunk in Hanover and certificate with matching number attached. Diameter approx. 51.5mm.
A. LANGE & SÖHNE große, schwere Goldsavonette Taschenuhr mit Außenscharnier. Gold 18K, inkl. Staubdeckel, Gehäusenummer 41568, Goldgewicht ca. 55g. Vergoldetes Handaufzug-Werk mit 3/4 Platine, Goldanker und -ankerrad, bimetallischer Kompensationsunruh, Breguet-Spirale, Schwanenhals-Feinregulierung, gebläute Schrauben, Aufzugsräder mit doppeltem Sonnenschliff, gravierter Unruhkloben, Werknummer 41568, funktionsfähig. 2-teiliges weißes Emaille-Zifferblatt mit arabischen ziffern, sign. "A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte b/Dresden", Gold-Zeiger Louis XV. Sehr guter Zustand, leichte Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse. Durchmesser ca. 55mm ohne Krone.ERGÄNZUNG 28.08.2023: Bilder zur Uhr wurden neu zugeordnet. | A. LANGE & SÖHNE large, heavy gold hunter case pocket watch with outer hinge. Gold 18K, incl. dust lid, case number 41568, gold weight approx. 55g. Gold-plated manual-wound movement with 3/4 plate, gold lever and escapement wheel, bimetallic compensation balance, Breguet-hairspring, swan-neck fine-adjustment, blued screws, double-sunray finish on winding wheels, engraved balance-cock, movement number 41568, working. Two-piece white enamel dial with arabic numerals, sign. "A. Lange & Söhne, Glashütte b/Dresden", gold-hands Louis XV. Very good condition, light signs of wear on the case. Diameter approx. 55mm without crown.SUPPLEMENT 08/28/2023: Pictures to the watch were reassigned.
Not wishing to repeat myself but, the MGB was conceived as early as 1958 as a replacement for the highly successful MGA and this was before the last of the MGA model range, the MGA 1600, was put into production. it was only anticipated that the MGB would have a production life of seven years. The basic price of the MGB when it was released in the Autumn of 1962 was £690 plus £260 car tax. This was very favourably priced against the Triumph TR4 at £750 and £695 for the Sunbeam Alpine. The MGB went through a number of revisions with the Mark II being released in November 1967 with changes under skin only, namely the new stronger all syncromesh gearbox. The mark III arrived three years later Several changes were introduced for the 1970 model year (commencing in Oct 1969 for Roadsters, but September 1969 for GTs) the most important being a black, recessed radiator grille instead of the traditional chrome one which had been MG's trademark for many years. For the 1973 model year (from August 1972) MG reverted to a chrome radiator grille which resembled the older '62-'69 grille but had a black plastic honeycomb centre.This car was first registered 4th May 1973 having been purchased from Parish’s of Scarborourgh by Mr Thompson for £1450.00 exactly, who also specified static seatbelts, and overdrive as an option. Mr Thompson then moved to the Isle of Wight and took the car with him. The car returns to the UK in 2018 and is reassigned its original plate. The history file is copious on this car. There is a passport showing service stamps all the way through 1997 from new. Someone has written a car maintenance diary from 1997 onwards, and the previous vendor Spent £10,000 on mechanical work between 2020 to 2022. Having only had 2 previous owners and covered only 77k miles from new (we believe this genuine based on the records). This car is a little gem. It shows nice patina but still looks great. The roof fits, and it drives nicely. Wearing the correct face and alloys from the period. This could be an original car that’s worth keeping. Selling due to bereavement.
1914 Rhodia 16hp Ambulance Registration no. G 7416 Chassis no. to be advised Engine no. 940•Believed to be the sole surviving Rhodia WWI ambulance•Subsequently used as a taxicab/charabanc in Scotland•Rediscovered derelict in the late 1970s•Restored to concours-winning conditionThe vehicle offered here is believed to be the sole surviving Rhodia ambulance used during World War 1. It was originally manufactured in the USA and is one of only a few exported to the UK. The agents were Mass Cars Ltd of 10 Milverton Street, London SE. Many years later (in 1977) the Rhodia was recovered by the late Don Cameron from Crossways Garage, Beach Villa, Argyll together with other cars that had been locked away in 1939 and left untouched. The remains of a licence disc were found on the Rhodia stating 'PRIVATE, 16HP, £4 16s, RHODIA, G 7416, Dk GREEN' and dated April 13 1922. The 'G 7416' front number plate was present also and is still on the vehicle today. Motoring historian Michael Ware discovered that the Rhodia had been registered in Glasgow in March 1921 as a six-seater taxicab (the 'G' registration was allocated during 1914/1916). Messrs Alexander and James Scobie ran the Rhodia as a taxi/charabanc at Strachur in 1921 before it was taxed privately in 1922. Alexander Naismith Stobie had served with the Royal Scots Fusiliers and then the Labour Corps in 1917. He was subsequently transferred to the Royal Flying Corps 92 Squadron and then on 1st April 1918 to 93 Squadron of the newly formed Royal Air Force, from which he was finally discharged on 29th March 1922. He died in Dunoon, Scotland in 1978. Alex Scobie had told local people that the Rhodia had been an ambulance and that he had brought it back from the Great War. This Rhodia ambulance has been lovingly restored by the current vendor. (A photograph on file shows the vehicle's dilapidated state when acquired in 1980.) The engine block, leaf springs, steering column, most of the chassis, one and a half wooden wheels, and a small fragment of the dashboard were all that remained. The wooden wheels were built using hickory for the spokes; the body panels and engine covers fabricated from mild steel; the radiator constructed using silver-soldered sheet brass; the mudguards hand-tooled; and the windscreen frame made from brass. The vendor reconstructed the laminated steering wheel, and the rear canvas covers were also made and hand-sewn by him. The canvas cover's supports and the cab roof are exact replicas of the original ambulances of the period. An electric starter has been fitted for convenience.The rebuild was completed in 2016 and since then the Rhodia has won two major concours awards. The vehicle comes with a most extensive history file including an article in The Automobile's February 2018 edition by Michael Ware entitled 'Back on the Road', which recounts the Rhodia's fascinating story in greater detail (close inspection recommended). For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C 2500 Project Registration no. not registered Chassis no. 916578 Engine no. 926953•Aluminium replica body•Assorted engine and other parts included•Exciting and potentially most rewarding projectIts Portello factory devastated by wartime bombing, Alfa Romeo did not resume car production until 1946 with, inevitably, a pre-war carry-over, the 6C 2500, which would form the basis of the Milanese marque's post-war recovery. Last of the separate-chassis Alfas, the 2500 had debuted in 1939 and was a development of the preceding 2300. Styled in-house, but strongly influenced by Touring, the streamlined five-seater Freccia d'Oro (Golden Arrow) sports saloon was built alongside coupé and cabriolet versions featuring bodies by the likes of Pinin Farina, Touring and Ghia, plus a six/seven-seater berlina on a longer wheelbase. The engine was, of course, the latest version of Alfa's race-developed double-overhead-camshaft 'six', its 2,443cc displacement having been arrived at by enlarging the bore of the 2300. Introduced in 1934, the latter had been designed by the legendary Vittorio Jano and was later developed by Bruno Treviso, becoming the 2500 in 1939. Maximum power ranged from 90bhp in single-carburettor Sport guise to 105bhp in the triple-carb Super Sport. The Alfa Romeo tradition of building driver's cars par excellence was upheld by the 2500, for although the box-section chassis was no longer state-of-the-art, it nevertheless boasted all-independent suspension, generously-sized brakes, fast-geared steering and an unusually slick, column-mounted gearchange. The latter enabled Alfa to claim the model was a full five-seater, with three passengers accommodated in the front and two (three at a pinch) in the rear. The inevitable weight gain over its pre-war predecessor was offset by the larger engine and superior aerodynamics, the two models' top speed being an identical 97mph. For all its race-bred charm, the 6C 2500 represented Alfa Romeo's past rather than its future. Production continued until 1953, by which time a little fewer than 2,200 of these handsome automobiles had been made. This Lot consists of an original 1951 Alfa Romeo 2500 6C chassis, stamped 916578 (on dollies) with an engine block and assorted engine parts. The engine block is a Tipo 6C 2500 Sport, numbered on plate '926953', while the gearbox is numbered '946573', stamped on the casing. Presented in bare metal, the aluminium replica body is in the style of a 2900B Mille Miglia Spider, built to a high standard by Steve McFarlane's Coachbuilders. The chassis number corresponds to 1950 Alfa Romeo 6C2500 Sport. Included in the sale are assorted engine parts, including a cylinder head, although it is not known if it is the original or not. Included also are four shot-blasted brake drums; a rear axle housing with affixed Alfa Romeo plate; a manifold; and one unattached wire wheel.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
MEISSEN "6 Druchbruchteller mit Zweibelmuster-Dekor" 19.Jh. Porzellan mit unterglasurblauer Schwertermarke der Porzellanmanufaktur Meissen, Preß- u. Malernr., Rand in 3-facher Symmetrie mit Gitterwerk durchbrochen sowie Reliefkartuschen ausgeführt, klassisches unterglasurblaues Zwiebelmuster, D: 23,5 cm. Min. Altersspuren, ein Teller mit einem Chip am Rand und am Boden. | MEISSEN "6 Druchbruchteller mit Zweibelmuster-Dekor" 19th century.Porcelain with underglaze blue sword mark of the porcelain manufactory Meissen, press and painter's number, rim in triple symmetry with lattice work and relief cartouches, classic underglaze blue onion pattern, D: 23,5 cm. Min. signs of age, one plate with a chip on the rim and the base.
An American Waltham 'Traveler' grade gold plated half hunter pocket watch, circa 1910, keyless wind, the white enamel dial with black Roman numerals, minute track, subsidiary seconds dial, signed Waltham, the outer case with black Roman numeral chapter ring, reverse of case monogram engraved, Dennison case number 925370, hinged dust cover, the three quarter plate 7 jewels movement engraved 'American Waltham, USA, Traveler', serial 19172034, dial 40mm, case 50.5mm, 64mm across winder,Notes: not in working condition, suspect 'overwound'.
An Autojumbler's Lot of assorted spares,including a 1945 Eastgate & Son Ltd railway signal lantern; two Lucas magnetos; an SU AUA 4080 fuel pump removed from an MG TD; a Zenith Type 22FZ 07590 bronze carburettor; SU Type 1217/E carburettor; MG wooden gear knob; Lucas 467/2 number plate light; two Lake & Elliott garage jacks, one Type S411; a Midas Junior 7 jack; three Cowey licence holders; and other items. (Qty)Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ◊◊◊◊ £60 + VAT uplift and storage at £12 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Lucas No.432 oil-illuminating rear lamp,black painted body, rear spade mounting, 3¾ inch ruby red lens and angled clear side lenses, 31cm high overall; offered together with three number-plate lamps, Lucas No.631 and No.634 types, and a Howes & Burley type, worn, for spares or restoration. (4)Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Banco Nacional Ultramarino, Cape Verde, 50 Escudos, 1 January 1921, serial number 017,437, repairs, with paper replaced particularly in lower margin, central hole filled, overall very good but with an appearance closer to a fine, and extremely rare in any grade Pick 37, BNU CV44a £1,200-£1,600 --- This is the BNU plate note
Custom Carriages Gauge 1 1/32nd scale GWR 40ft 3 Centre Brake Van. No internal detail with the exception of barred glass, the underside with Excellent detail and also includes vacuum pipes and corridor connectors, together with a plate number 07 to the underside. Excellent Plus in Excellent box. Coach painted by Brian Badger.
Custom Carriages Gauge 1 1/32nd scale 57ft Passenger Brake Coach No.1156. Includes internal partition detail together with Excellent detail to the underside and includes vacuum pipes and corridor connectors. There is a plate number 06 to the underside. Excellent Plus in Excellent box. Coach painted by Brian Badger.
Custom Carriages Gauge 1 1/32nd scale 1st / 3rd Composite Diner / Restaurant Car No.9572. Excellent internal detail including seating, table setting and other detail, Excellent underside detail includes a plate stamped number 10 and includes vacuum pipes, corridor connectors and other superb detail. There is one coachboard for Paddington Exeter Plymouth and Penzance. Excellent Plus in Excellent box. Coach painted by Brian Badger.
Custom Carriages Gauge 1 1/32nd scale GWR 12-wheel 70ft Ocean Mails Baggage Car No.1204. This 12-wheeler has some internal detail and includes Excellent underside detail including vacuum pipes and other detail together with corridor connectors, there is a plate to the underside and number 72. Condition is Excellent to Excellent Plus in Excellent box. Coach painted by Brian Badger.
Custom Carriages Gauge 1 1/32nd scale GWR 1st / 3rd 58ft Composite Side Corridor Coach No.6536. Excellent internal detail with seven compartments with different specification for the 3rd and 1st classes. Excellent detail to the underside, includes vacuum pipes and corridor connectors together with a plate number 100 to the underside and painted reference number E127. Excellent Plus. Coach painted by Brian Badger.
Custom Carriages Gauge 1 1/32nd scale 68ft Ocean Mails Post Office Stowage Vehicle No.822. No internal detail, however the external detail is superb similar to the other coaches in this section, includes vacuum pipes, corridor connectors and much other detail. There is a plate number 19 to the underside, overall Excellent Plus in Excellent box. Coach painted by Brian Badger.
Custom Carriages Gauge 1 1/32nd scale 1st / 3rd Side Corridor Compartment Coach top like Composite No.7758. Nine compartment with interior detail includes Excellent underside detailing together with vacuum pipes, corridor connectors and other detail. There is a plate number 01 to the underside. Light damage to underside support sections particularly to one side otherwise Excellent to Excellent Plus in Excellent box. Coach painted by Brian Badger.
Hornby O Gauge E220 4-4-0 Loco and Tender GWR green "County of Bedford" No.3821, 20v electric. Loco with paint chip to nearside cab side below running number plate otherwise overall Excellent to Excellent Plus, tender with GWR monogram tender, sides are Excellent to Excellent Plus. Loco is contained in a Hornby Service Department box with GW label to one end, includes a packet with two lamps, spanner and packet, corrugated wrapper, loco and tender boxes are Good Plus.
Gibraltar Highly complete mint collection in generally excellent quality, housed in two Lighthouse hingeless albums with issues to 2010. Highlights include 'Gibraltar' first set with extremely attractive 6d and 1/- as well as 2½d blue-black ovpt variety (SG.4a, ex Brian Lucas, with 1992 BPA cert), 1886 set, 1889 surcharges with lots of varieties incl. MNH broken 'N' (SG.17b) plate number single and in centre of strip of three, 1889-96 set plus 1p bistre top-margin block of four ex Lord Steinberg (partial printing offset on reverse), 1898 specimen ovpts on the four bi-colour values, then KEVII first set (2/- thin at top edge, £1 corner fault LL), 1908 £1, 1912-24 set with MNH £1 plus 2/- UL corner plate block MNH and £1 specimen ovpt, 1924 8/- top value very lightly hinged and top three values with specimen ovpts, through to the 1925-32 high values with 5/- and 10/- margin blocks of six MNH, 10/- LR corner plate block MNH (latter three blocks ex Lord Steinberg, light gum toning), £1 plate number single and a magnificent lightly hinged lower margin example of the key £5 (SG.108, cat. £1,600). Lots more here, not least the section of pre-stamp postal history 1830s-'50s with five outbound items, each acquired individually and in top quality, including 1849 entire to Cadiz with 'IR' (Isabella Reina) in red denoting official mail. Pre-QEII issues catalogue over £15,000.
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