The Royal Navy Court Martial Reports of Captain Anthony James Pye Molloy (1754 – 1814) A collection of original handwritten manuscripts that offer captivating first-hand accounts of Captain Molloy and twelve selected crew members. These documents were presented as evidence during the court martial in 1795, in response to charges of misconduct levied against Molloy during the 'Glorious First of June' conflict with the French in 1794. As commander of the leading warship HMS Caesar, Molloy was accused of disobeying orders and failing to give his "utmost endeavours to pass through the enemy’s line," which led to condemnation from Lord Howe and other ship captains. To clear his name, Molloy requested a court-martial, which was conducted in May 1795 with the Admiralty's agreement. The court-martial was conducted over sixteen days and after final deliberation, the members concluded that the charges against Captain Molloy had been proven. However, they also noted that Molloy's personal courage had been unimpeachable in previous actions. Despite this, the court ultimately adjudged him to be dismissed from the command of His Majesty’s ship Caesar. Despite the praise for his bravery, the court martial's findings effectively ended Molloy’s career in the Royal Navy, and he never held another command. The testimonials, written in a clerk’s hand, comprise Captain Molloy (8 pages), Lieutenant Ebdon (2 pages), Lieutenant Bennett (4 pages), Lieutenant Dickson (4 pages), Lieutenant Dickinson (4 pages), Lieutenant Hodder (2 pages), Lieutenant Jones (3 pages), Lieutenant Whitty (3 pages), Lieutenant Cleverly (4 pages), Thomas Hopper (4 pages), Captain Driffield, Captain of the Marines (2 pages), Ship’s Master Mr. Luckey (4 pages), and Ship’s Carpenter Mr. Holmes (1 page). Excerpts from Captain Molloy’s account include: (after describing the already perilous condition of the ship due to damage following two hours of conflict on the 29th/30th May) At Dawn of Day on the 1st of June we saw the enemies fleet in line upon our lee beam at about 4 leagues distance … In running down the three van ships of the enemy opened their fire upon us and cut us very much. The Officers upon that sent to me repeatedly for permission to fire which I refused telling them that she was not yet near enough when she was properly placed I would let them know and they might then fire away as fast as they would. We continued bearing down upon them for a full quarter of an hour we hauld up, and we then tried our broadside into the 2nd ship of the line, back’d the maintopsail, and shot up abreast of the van ship with which we began a brisk and heavy fire which was at first as briskly returned after having been for some time engaged I could not see our opponent for smoak, I ordered the firing to cease, and when it cleared up I found that both the van ships had their jibs up and had edg’d away and considerably increased their distance from us. Our mizen mast was at this time shot through in two places the mizen yard shot away and the cross jack and mizen topsail yards and the quarter masters at the wheel immediately called out to me that some accident had happened to the rudder for that the wheel was immoveable. I went myself to the wheel with the Master and tried to move it, but could not, it was at this moment the Marine Officers and people stationed on the poop to observe signals call’d out to me that our signal was flying on board the Bellorophon to come to close action. I immediately said, I am sorry for it, but cannot help it answer the signal, which it was, but was not haul’d down. … In less than 20 minutes the van ship bore round up before the wind extremely shatter’d in her hull and starboard quarter, we then rak’d her, and bore up after her, by which means our broadsides was presented to the head of the 2nd ship and we gave her our fire, right into the bows and she bore away also as much as shatter’d in her hull as the other. In wearing round we fired a broadside at the 3rd ship when her foremast went, and at the near broadside her main and mizzen masts went also. The Leviathan then came close down to the demasted ship and lay close under the stern firing broadsides into her but the ship would not strike. I attempted to haul to the wind after the two van ships who had haul’d close up on the starboard lack with a great deal of sail lost, but having no after sail whatever to set and not being able to set the mainsail the stay having again been shot away together with the spring stray, and most of the main shroudes, I found it impossible. In this action we had 15 men kill’d and 61 wounded, 8 guns disabled and two bower anchors five large shot in the main mast the maintops and main*** very badly wounded. The mizen topsail yard and cross jack yards shot in two, mainstay springstay and almost all the fore and main rigging together with the running rigging and every sail that was bent was cut to pieces. Our main topmast shott off in the head and most of the booms cut to pieces and yet it has been cruelly and malignly said that the Caesar was not in action and that the loss she sustained in men was solely owing to her guns having burst Whereas one gun only did burst And that was before splintered by the enemies shot and two men only were killed by it, Vig’t George Chambers and John Morrison. I am censur’d in Lowe Howes Supplemental Letter for not having kept to the wind on the 29th of May. I fully admit I did not, and for the best of all reasons, I could not, having not only been disabled in a smart action we had been in for two hours and upwards prior to the signals being made to tack and pass through the enemies line but from the leaky state of the ship, was absolutely in distress yet we kept up a very heavy in that condition as we passed along the line. No idea is given to the public or impressions made on these minds that the Caesar had been engaged when the signal was made to pass through the Enemys line which vey signal gives the Captain to whom it is addressed a discretionary power of acting and the Conduct of the leading ship is by no means a guide for others, as the orders specifically say that ships are not to be misled by the Leader, for in the event of their not keeping their station either from inability or neglect, the others are to proceed to execute the specified movement. Several crew members appear to be in strong support of Molloy's leadership - e.g. Thomas Hopper, who begins his deposition with 'To the truth of this I can swear, but not to particular words to any time, as I never took any remarks - for Heaven knows I never expected to have any occasion for it.' Provenance:Provenance: Originally purchased as part of an archive from Booths Solicitors, London.Footnote:[i] Stevenson, William (1817). Lives of the British Admirals: Containing an Accurate Naval History, From the Earliest Periods. The Naval History Continued to the Year 1779. London: C. J. Barrington, p. 342. [ii] Chester Chronicle, 22 May 1795, Friday, p. 2Condition:Reports all fragmenting at the left-hand edges, with losses and small tears - but the pages are all still secured together at the top-hand left corners and the interiors of the documents are in a good, clear condition and still very legible with wide margins around the interior text. The exterior fronts of all testimonies are inscribed with the witness's name and position, further titled 'Report of the Caesar' and named to Booth solicitors on the lower right-hand front corners.
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First World War medals. Comprising a trio of British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star to "20928 PTE. G. BURRETT ESSEX. R. (no ribbons, war medal ribbon bar bent); a pair of British War Medal and 1914-15 Star to "19338 PTE. R.H. FRANKISH. E. YORK. R." and pair of Victory Medal and British War Medal to "75530 PTE. H.V POOLE R. FUS. (7)Private George Burrett, 1st Battalion Essex Regiment. Also Labour Corps [20928]. Served in Gallipoli (Dardanelles). Private Robert Henry Frankish, East Yorkshire Regiment. Also entitled to the Victory Medal and likewise to Burrett, saw action in Gallipoli (presumably with the 6th Battalion). Private Horace Victor Poole, Royal Fusiliers. Also Labour Corps [612790].
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve and Royal Navy, First World War. A Victory Medal to "AB Thomas WOODS RNVR"; and a pair of British War Medal and Victory Medal "284756 C.F. ELLIS. ACT. CH. STO. R.N", together with one further duplicate Victory Medal named to Ellis (a.f) (4)Woods was briefly with the Royal Navy Division before seeing sea service on HMS Canada during the Battle of Jutland. He was from From Wallsend-on-Tyne and he saw post-war service in the Merchant Marine. Sold with a copy of service record and research including a picture of recipient.Acting Chief Stoker Charles Frederick Ellis (b. 1st February 1878) was also entitled to the 1914 Star. A career sailor, he entered service aged 19 in 1897. His wartime service includes the vessels HMS Thunderer (January 1912 - April 1917) and Chrysanthemum (January 1918). Ellis therefore would have been involved in numerous North Sea sweeps and the Battle of Jutland with HMS Thunderer. Condition: One of Ellis' Victory medal heavily worn. The other is missing the medal ribbon ring.
Steve Ferguson (American, B. 1946) "Martin MB Series Airplane" Signed lower right. Original Acrylic painting on Cold Press Illustration Board. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was originally published on the Fleetwood Commemorative Cover with the U.S. 29c Flag stamp issued August 15, 1994. The MB-1 was designed in 1918 as a multipurpose bomber with long-range observation capabilities. Yet it was so versatile that the post office purchased several for use in its fledgling airmail service. An evolution of the MB-1, the MB-2 was the only production bomber ever specifically designated as a night bomber by the U.S. Army. The MB-2s were similar to the MB-1 but featured larger wings and other modifications to permit carrying heavier bomb loads. The MB-2 was America's primary bomber following World War I, a period that saw no combat operations. They nevertheless proved the effectiveness of bombers against warships when General Billy Mitchell used them to destroy the decommissioned World War I German battleship Ostfriesland in a demonstration raid off the coast of Virginia in 1921. Image Size: 16.5 x 14 in. Overall Size: 20 x 15 in. Unframed. (B13374)
The Vickers Wellington was a British twin-engine bomber aircraft used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. It was one of the most widely used bombers of the war and played a significant role in various operations.The Wellington, named after the Duke of Wellington, was a versatile and reliable aircraft that saw action in both day and night bombing raids, maritime reconnaissance, and special operations. It had a unique geodesic airframe design developed by Barnes Wallis, which provided strength and allowed the aircraft to absorb significant damage and still remain airborne.The Wellington's geodesic construction used a network of intersecting metal frames covered with fabric. This design made the aircraft lightweight, strong, and resistant to damage, enabling it to survive enemy fire and bring its crews back safely.Equipped with multiple machine guns for defense, the Wellington had a crew of five to six members, including the pilot, co-pilot, navigator/bomb aimer, wireless operator, and gunners. Its bomb load capacity varied depending on the specific model, but it could carry a significant payload.The Wellington participated in numerous high-profile operations during the war, including the bombing campaigns over Germany, mining operations in enemy waters, and anti-submarine patrols. It also played a role in the famous "Thousand Bomber Raid" on Cologne in 1942.Later in the war, as more advanced bombers became available, the Wellington was gradually phased out of frontline bombing duties and reassigned to secondary roles, such as transport and training. However, the aircraft continued to serve until the end of the war and even beyond, being used in various roles in different air forces around the world.The Vickers Wellington's durability, versatility, and significant contribution to the war effort made it a highly respected aircraft during World War II. Its distinctive geodesic construction and operational success cemented its place in aviation history as one of the iconic bombers of the era.Measures 32 x 24.
Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist known for his distinctive style of bold, colorful, and energetic art. He was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and rose to prominence in the 1980s New York City art scene. Haring's art was heavily influenced by street culture, graffiti, and pop art. His iconic imagery often featured simple, stylized figures such as crawling babies, barking dogs, radiant hearts, and dancing figures. He used vibrant colors and dynamic lines to create visually engaging and accessible artworks. Haring's work was not limited to the confines of galleries and museums. He began his artistic career by creating murals in public spaces, particularly in the subway stations of New York City. These murals, executed in his distinct style, quickly gained attention and became a part of the urban landscape. Haring saw public spaces as a way to bring art to a wider audience, blurring the boundaries between high and low culture. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Haring was also a passionate social activist. His art addressed themes such as AIDS awareness, apartheid, drug addiction, and the environment. He used his platform to raise awareness and promote social change, advocating for issues that were important to him. Tragically, Haring's life was cut short when he succumbed to complications from AIDS on February 16, 1990, at the age of 31. However, his art and activism continue to resonate today. Keith Haring's distinctive style and his commitment to using art as a means of communication and social engagement have left a lasting impact on the art world and beyond. His works can be found in museums and public spaces around the world, and his legacy as a pioneering artist and activist remains influential. Measures 7 x 7 Printed circa 2000sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
Donald Trump is an American businessman, television personality, and politician who served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021. He was born on June 14, 1946, in Queens, New York. Before entering politics, Trump made a name for himself as a real estate developer and businessman. He became involved in various ventures, including real estate, casinos, hotels, and entertainment. He gained public recognition through his appearances on the reality TV show "The Apprentice." In 2015, Trump announced his candidacy for the presidency as a Republican. His campaign was characterized by his populist rhetoric, controversial statements, and promises to "Make America Great Again." Trump's unorthodox and unconventional campaign style resonated with a significant portion of the electorate, leading to his victory in the 2016 presidential election. During his presidency, Trump pursued various policy agendas, including tax cuts, deregulation, immigration reform, and a more protectionist approach to trade. His tenure was marked by a highly polarized political climate and numerous controversies. Trump's presidency also saw significant events, such as his impeachment by the House of Representatives in 2019 and his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. His administration implemented policies that impacted areas such as immigration, foreign relations, healthcare, and the environment. Donald Trump's presidency concluded on January 20, 2021, following the inauguration of President Joe Biden. Since leaving office, Trump has remained a prominent figure in American politics and continues to influence public discourse. It is important to note that opinions on Donald Trump's presidency and his impact on the United States and the world are highly varied and often polarized. Different perspectives exist regarding his policies, leadership style, and overall legacy.Measures 22 x 34.
The USS Missouri (BB-63) was a United States Navy Iowa-class battleship. It is widely known for its role in the Pacific Theater during World War II, particularly as the site of the Japanese surrender that officially ended the war.Commissioned in June 1944, the USS Missouri participated in the latter stages of World War II. It saw action in various campaigns, including the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Battle of Okinawa. The ship's firepower, speed, and heavy armor made it a formidable asset in naval engagements.One of the most significant events in the ship's history occurred on September 2, 1945, when the USS Missouri served as the venue for the Japanese surrender ceremony in Tokyo Bay. General Douglas MacArthur, along with representatives of the Allied powers and Japanese officials, gathered on the deck of the battleship for the formal surrender ceremony, marking the end of World War II.After the war, the USS Missouri continued to serve in the U.S. Navy. It underwent modernization and upgrades in the 1980s, which included the addition of advanced weapons systems and electronic equipment. The ship saw action once again during the 1991 Gulf War, launching Tomahawk missiles at targets in Iraq.The USS Missouri was decommissioned in 1992 and subsequently became a museum ship. It is permanently docked at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, near the USS Arizona Memorial, and serves as a memorial to the events of World War II.The USS Missouri's historical significance as the site of the Japanese surrender and its service during World War II have solidified its place in naval history. The battleship represents the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served on board and symbolizes the end of a global conflict that reshaped the world.Measures 32 x 24.
Keith Haring "Untitled" Print. Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist known for his distinctive style of bold, colorful, and energetic art. He was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and rose to prominence in the 1980s New York City art scene. Haring's art was heavily influenced by street culture, graffiti, and pop art. His iconic imagery often featured simple, stylized figures such as crawling babies, barking dogs, radiant hearts, and dancing figures. He used vibrant colors and dynamic lines to create visually engaging and accessible artworks. Haring's work was not limited to the confines of galleries and museums. He began his artistic career by creating murals in public spaces, particularly in the subway stations of New York City. These murals, executed in his distinct style, quickly gained attention and became a part of the urban landscape. Haring saw public spaces as a way to bring art to a wider audience, blurring the boundaries between high and low culture. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Haring was also a passionate social activist. His art addressed themes such as AIDS awareness, apartheid, drug addiction, and the environment. He used his platform to raise awareness and promote social change, advocating for issues that were important to him. Tragically, Haring's life was cut short when he succumbed to complications from AIDS on February 16, 1990, at the age of 31. However, his art and activism continue to resonate today. Keith Haring's distinctive style and his commitment to using art as a means of communication and social engagement have left a lasting impact on the art world and beyond. His works can be found in museums and public spaces around the world, and his legacy as a pioneering artist and activist remains influential.
Keith Haring was an American artist and social activist known for his distinctive style of bold, colorful, and energetic art. He was born on May 4, 1958, in Reading, Pennsylvania, and rose to prominence in the 1980s New York City art scene. Haring's art was heavily influenced by street culture, graffiti, and pop art. His iconic imagery often featured simple, stylized figures such as crawling babies, barking dogs, radiant hearts, and dancing figures. He used vibrant colors and dynamic lines to create visually engaging and accessible artworks. Haring's work was not limited to the confines of galleries and museums. He began his artistic career by creating murals in public spaces, particularly in the subway stations of New York City. These murals, executed in his distinct style, quickly gained attention and became a part of the urban landscape. Haring saw public spaces as a way to bring art to a wider audience, blurring the boundaries between high and low culture. Beyond his artistic pursuits, Haring was also a passionate social activist. His art addressed themes such as AIDS awareness, apartheid, drug addiction, and the environment. He used his platform to raise awareness and promote social change, advocating for issues that were important to him. Tragically, Haring's life was cut short when he succumbed to complications from AIDS on February 16, 1990, at the age of 31. However, his art and activism continue to resonate today. Keith Haring's distinctive style and his commitment to using art as a means of communication and social engagement have left a lasting impact on the art world and beyond. His works can be found in museums and public spaces around the world, and his legacy as a pioneering artist and activist remains influential. Measures 7.01 x 7.5 Printed circa 2000sVerso is blank.Mounted to archival quality paper.
A WWII DSC medal group and log book belonging to Donald Judd, comprising a Distinguished SC hallmarked and dated 1945 verso with original case, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Burma Star, Defence medal and War medal with oak leaf, a miniature medal group, a Pilot's Flying Log book, dating from 30th May 1940 until 18th March 1943, Judd was a key member of the Fleet Air Arm, he saw action in Africa during the battles of Tobruk and El Alamein, together with a copy of his biography 'Avenger from the sky'(pub. 1985), two other books with personal dedications from their authors: 'Wings of War' ed. Laddie Lucas (pub. 1983) and 'Carrier Pilot' by Norman Hanson (pub. 1979), as well as a 9ct gold Royal Engineers badge (1.8g) and other badges, a pair of WWI medals, Victory and War medals, for 'Lieut. S.W. Mossop' 826 squadron pewter tankard, (also see lot 197 within this auction: his Jack Hobbs signed presentation cricket bat, awarded after he bowled the legendary batsman during a school visit). (1 box)
An exceptionally rare right-hand drive Dodge, sporting 'boat tail' coachwork fitted in Australia. A superb way into VSCC speed events at a very sensible estimate. John and Horace Dodge established their first machine shop in 1900, and their talents were quickly noticed by several pioneers of the early motor car — Ransom E. Olds and Henry Ford — whose companies bought engines, transmissions, and axles from the Dodge Brothers. By 1913, the brothers realized that they were capable of building their own automobile, an awareness that happily coincided with Henry Ford deciding to move production of his cars’ components in-house.The first Dodge Brothers car was delivered on 14th November 1914, and the company quickly became known for its fine engineering at a modest price. Only one model was available, a five-passenger touring, at a cost of $785. Word spread quickly of their reputation for producing a quality automobile. Although the Dodge Brothers were not known for being particularly innovative, they were first to use an all-steel, all-welded body in large-scale production. It is likely that more Dodge Brothers cars saw service overseas during WWI than any other manufacturer. By 1920, Dodge was second in industry sales, behind its former employer Ford.Sadly, both brothers died during 1920, leaving the company to their widows. The company dropped to fifth place in sales by 1925. The company was then sold to the New York banking house, Dillon, Reed & Company for $146,000,000, a record-setting transaction at the time. DR&C would in turn sell to Walter P. Chrysler in 1928, who established the marque as its Dodge Division.Dating from 25th July 1922, this Dodge Brothers Model 30 is a right-hand drive example destined for the British Empire market and originally exported to Australia as a running chassis (at the time it was not possible to import complete cars). On its arrival, it was fitted with a body of unknown type and, much later, refitted with the boat-tail 'Roadster' bodywork that the car wears today. It remained in Australia until 2006 when it was exported to the UK.Within the history file is a letter from the Dodge Brothers Club to a David Parker of West Sussex confirming that the car 'would be considered a '22 Series' and that the numbers appear correct and that the car has the correct engine. It's stamped with a DVLA Brighton stamp confirming its UK-registration number, BF 6085.This is a good-looking little roadster with a fascinating history and would be a great way into VSCC speed events at a very sensible estimate.SpecificationMake: DODGEModel: FOURYear: 1922Chassis Number: 752022Registration Number: BF 6085Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 796256 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
Vauxhall's baby touring car of the 1920s range, this exciting project 14-40 is ripe for restoration.Prior to 1925, when Vauxhall was taken over by General Motors, the company was renowned for producing handsome, finely engineered cars that put it on a par with Bentley or Sunbeam. Laurence Pomeroy's tenure as Chief Engineer saw the firm produce some of the truly outstanding designs of the Edwardian period, commencing with the 20hp Prince Henry in 1910. A larger (4.0-litre) version of the Prince Henry's four-cylinder side-valve engine was developed for its successor, the D-Type, which is perhaps best remembered for its role as a WWI military staff car. With the return of peacetime production at the end of The Great War, the D-Type's successor, the 30-98, proved itself to be one of the greatest of all fast tourers, and in 1922 Vauxhall matched its great rival - the Sunbeam company of Wolverhampton - in offering an alternative, smaller and less expensive car - the 2.3-litre 14-40hp M-Type. The latter featured a four-cylinder detachable-head engine, 3-speed in-unit gearbox, a single-plate clutch, and rear brakes only. It sold for around £750 against some £1,600 for the 30-98.The second generation of the M-series, as we have here today, benefits from a redesigned cylinder head, by Ricardo giving extra compression, a 4-speed gearbox and four-wheel brakes.#M922 was delivered new by Vauxhall and fitted with four-seater Princeton tourer Coachwork. It's believed to have been registered in Staffordshire when new and remained in the ownership of one family, father, son and brother, from 1924-2000. Our vendor, a retired mechanical engineer, first saw the 14-40 when he was 15 years of age in 1960 and was obviously fascinated by it, so when the third-generation of family ownership passed away in 2000, he was able to purchase it from the original family owner's widow.The Vauxhall retains its original chassis, engine, gearbox, axles, coachwork etc. and is in remarkably solid condition having been off the road since approximately 1985 in dry storage. After his purchase, an engine strip-down was started but never completed. In fact, the whole restoration project was never really started and #M922 returned to garage storage until recently.The engine crankcase remains in the car, with the head and block separate, but included along with valves, springs, guides, shells etc. The car steers, brakes (rear only as fronts are void of shoes) and has good suspension. Cycle wings have been fitted to the rear at some time in replacement for Vauxhall's long flowing type. The car still has its original instruments plus others, and column controls which often go missing over the years.This fantastic project would make a superb VSCC rally car or even trials machine. There is a ready supply of 14-40 parts available and, once the engine is rebuilt, the car could be used in ‘oily rag’ condition or would be a great basis for a full restoration. A V5C registration document has been applied for by the vendor, and is hoped to be completed my time of sale - otherwise it will follow post sale.SpecificationMake: VAUXHALLModel: 14/40 TOURERYear: 1924Chassis Number: M922Registration Number: TBATransmission: ManualEngine Number: M922 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BrownClick here for more details and images
Prepared in Paris by renowned Rolls-Royce racer, James Radley, for the late King Mohammed V of Morocco, this fabulous Carrosserie-bodied Phantom has been subject to a recently finished, no expense spared, long-term restoration that started in 1985.Following the hugely successful 18-year production run of the Silver Ghost, Rolls-Royce was firmly at the forefront of luxury and sporting motorcar production. The Silver Ghost deservedly earned the title 'The Best Car in the World', thanks to the soundness of its design and the painstaking lengths the Rolls-Royce engineers and workmen went to during construction, and it's fair to say that the Ghost’s efficiency, reliability, and superb performance were unmatched at the time. Its reputation laid the foundations for the continued success of the company and, following seven years of development, a new chapter in Rolls-Royce’s story commenced. The 2nd May 1925 saw the arrival of the New Phantom, which later became known as the Phantom I, and featured the introduction of the pushrod-operated, overhead valve engine replacing the side-valve Ghost engine. It produced 33% more horsepower at just over 2,000rpm than its predecessor, thanks to a host of mechanical improvements. Three groups of two-cylinders with detachable heads powered the 7.7-litre six-cylinder offering rapid acceleration and the ability to maintain high speeds for long periods of time 'undreamt of before'. The New Phantom was a great success and was a very worthy successor to the Silver Ghost. Production lasted until early 1930, with a total of 2,269 chassis being produced here, while a little more than 1,200 further chassis were completed at the Rolls-Royce factory in Springfield, Massachusetts. The standard chassis was listed with a price tag of £1,850 and then it was up to the new owner to instruct the coachbuilder of his/her choice to construct coachwork to their taste.This important motorcar, #37LC, has been confirmed by the Ambassador of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in London in 1985 as being formerly owned by His Late Majesty, King Mohammed V of Morocco. According to correspondence with the Ambassador, the chassis was specially prepared in Paris by James Radley, a phenomenally talented driver for Rolls-Royce who had a series of spectacular wins in Alpine Rallies in a self-prepared Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. It was fitted with a fabulous cabriolet body by Carrosserie L Gallé before having a later body, based loosely on a paper design by Gallé again, originally for a Bugatti, but built on to #37LC. It was considerably lighter which consequently unlocked huge performance improvements, making the Phantom far more 'racy' with a turn of speed that now matched its looks. The car was owned by His Majesty from 1925-1932 and resided in Paris but is known to have visited London at least once during this period.#37LC was discovered by renowned Rolls-Royce guru Michael Forrest in the early-1980s, and through his knowledge and research into its historical importance, set about restoring the car to its former glory. As with many projects and restorations, the pursuit of perfection can dominate the process, and whilst the project was started in the 1980s, the car wasn’t finished until after Michael Forrest's unfortunate passing when the mantle was picked up by the current custodian with the final touches being made in 2023. A 40-year restoration is extraordinary, but when looking at the car and the exquisite level of detail one can understand why it took so long.The history file is fairly minimal due to the nature of an enthusiast restoration, with the bulk of the paperwork being copies of the original Purchase Order from Rolls-Royce including all specifications as well as parts ordered and required at the time with a huge amount of photos documenting the restoration process.Upon completing the restoration, the car was run up to temperature to check for any leaks or issues and, thankfully, there were none, with the engine reportedly running and driving as beautifully as it looks. Presenting in simply outstanding condition, this fabulous, early Rolls-Royce Phantom I has been restored and rebuilt with absolute perfection in mind. A collage of Dove Grey, Navy Blue, Bakelite, chrome, brass, copper and polished steel, it's simply exquisite, a work of art and an image from the time when men of impeccable taste and unlimited funds met passionate craftsmen with hard-won skills in order to create an automotive statement.With the mammoth restoration completed after 40-years, the car was then displayed with justifiable pride in our vendor's office entrance, with the doors built in afterwards. Unfortunately, this meant that to extract the car in order to prepare it for the sale, the whole front of the office had to be deconstructed, which is a new one for us!Our vendor's goal with #37LC was to complete the restoration correctly to Michael Forrest’s standards, which we can comfortably say has been achieved and with this fabulous project completed, it's now time for this glorious Phantom to move on to its next home. Its sheer style, elegance and unique Royal provenance mean that #37LC would be welcome in any collection of important motor cars, but after 40-odd years of not going anywhere, it would be wonderful to see it out and about enjoying the English countryside.SpecificationMake: ROLLS-ROYCEModel: PHANTOM IYear: 1925Chassis Number: 37LCRegistration Number: BF 9933Transmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue LeatherClick here for more details and images
Exhibition Knife; F. Wenand and Schuh, with numerous special purpose blades and tools in different shapes and sizes - saw, leather punch, pencil, files, wax spoon and many more, approximately fifty-five, turtle shall scales (hairline crack stress cracks), nickel silver shaped bolsters, 15cm closed.
A Ryobi POWR XT petrol chain saw together with a Ryobi petrol strimmer, with other attachments, a Black and Decker 37mm GA1800E shredder, a Bosch PHS 36G, a Black and Decker GT 350, Weed control fabric, etc (All tools sold for parts only, untested) CONDITION REPORT: Shredder (Class II Pat /Test Pass) Bosch PHS 36G (Sold for parts unable to test) Black and Decker GT350 (Sold for part only, PAT Test fail due to integretity of the power cable)
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