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Los 122
A late Victorian silver Buckle, hallmarked Birmingham, 1898, 3in (7.5cm) long, a hinged silver hexagonal powder compact, hallmarked Birmingham, 1921, with engine turned decoration, a small silver case, hallmarked Birmingham, 1928, rectangular form with engine turned decoration silver mounted glass jar etc., weighable silver 4ozt (a lot)
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A FINE ANTIQUE SILVER-GILT SKELETON-ESCAPEMENT TIMEPIECE SNUFF BOX. WITH FINELY ENGINE -TURNED AND CHASED DECORATION ON ALL SIDES OF THE OUTER CASE. THE TIME PIECE WITH PLATFORM LEVER ESCAPEMENT, BACK PLATES WITH FOLIATE ENGRAVING, WITH WHITE ENAMEL DIAL AND BLACK ROMAN NUMERALS. ALL VISIBLE BEHIND A GLAZED PANEL. THE BACK PLATE OF THE MOVEMENT ENGRAVED ANCHER HEMMING, IN 10. STEINEN GEHAIRD, KRAUTH. THE INTERIOR OF THE SNUFF BOX LID INSCRIBED: PRESENTED TO REVD. MR. F.H. FAGUY BY MME L.B.P. LARUE ON 4TH DECEMBRE 1901. CONTAINED WITHIN A BESPOKE LATER FITTED CASE, COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL KEY WITH TAPERING HEXAGONAL GRIP. GROSS WEIGHT 167.8grms, MEASURMENTS 7cms x 3.5cms x 2cms.
Los 101
Two Vincent cylinder headswith casting numbers ET22F and BA70798, used condition, one in black; together with a Vincent timing cover; timing gear and sprocket; wheel rim and hubs; toolbox; front engine cover plate and other assorted spares, close inspection advised. (Qty)Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 106
c.1960 BSA C15 cutaway Frame no. C15.21336/5Engine no. None visiblePresented without documents, this highly detailed cutaway version of BSA's best selling four-stroke model of the 1960s is purported to be a BSA factory engineers model. The VMCC kindly confirm that frame number C15 21336 was dispatched on the 9th November 1960 to the Earls Court Motor Show and is listed as a cutaway model. The vendor knew it 30 years ago, when he was asked to mend the silencer so that it could be used on another machine; when he was offered the same machine recently, part of his limited restoration work was to open the same silencer up again and have it rechromed to match the rest of the bike. It uses frame number C15.21336/5 but there is no engine number. It was not uncommon for such exhibition pieces to be built from parts not offered to the production line because of minor faults. The motorcycle has been inspected by noted restorer Graham Horne, who worked at BSA's Small Heath factory, and he considers it could be a factory production because of the standard of the work. It could fill a number of roles, either as an attraction in a store or museum, to attract visitors at any show or to be as subject material in lectures on the history of what was once the largest motorcycle factory in the UK.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 108
A Rudge 'Special' projectframe number not visible, engine number C6995 together with a spare engine (numbered 890); an ML magneto; mudguards; part exhaust system; chain cases and other sundry parts, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Šâ—Š Requires specialist shipping and storage at the buyer's expenseFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 113
A Velocette KSS enginenumbered KSS4314; partially dismantled, fitted with a believed Mk 1 KTT cylinder barrel with fin damage; cambox and other sundry parts, condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. (Qty)Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £25 + VAT uplift and storage at £5 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 117
A c.1947 Velocette MSS enginenumbered MSS7493, damaged cylinder barrel fins; condition and completeness unknown, close inspection advised. Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £25 + VAT uplift and storage at £5 + VAT per lot per dayFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 20
A Cartire cigarette lighterwith engine turned finish and flip top; inscribed Cartire Paris D84108 to the base; close inspection advised. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 201
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1959 Matchless 498cc G9 Registration no. not registered (see text)Frame no. over-paintedEngine no. 56/G9 29815Announced in 1948, the Matchless G9 and equivalent AJS Model 20, while following the established pattern of British parallel twins, were unusual in having a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. The new 498cc engine was housed in the sprung frame recently introduced on the heavyweight singles. Progressively developed, the motor underwent a number of capacity increases, finally arriving at 646cc in 1958. Restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque, this G9 comes with an old-style continuation logbook and a DoT letter dated 19.3.84, the latter confirming that the registration 'XDH 876' is linked to the machine. However, the aforementioned registration does not appear in the HPI and DVLA databases and so the Matchless must be considered unregistered. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 203
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1961 AJS 646cc Model 31 De LuxeRegistration no. 631 FOPFrame no. A77073Engine no. 61/31L X4880When announced in 1948, the AJS Model 20 and equivalent Matchless G9, while following the established pattern of British parallel twins, were unusual in having an engine with a third, central, crankshaft main bearing. Progressively developed and enlarged, the engine finally arrived at 646cc in the autumn of 1958 with the launch of the AJS Model 31 and Matchless G12. Well-finished, stylish, and deservedly popular despite lacking the performance image of certain rivals, AMC's twins were much missed after their demise in 1966. This AJS Model 31 was attached to a Swallow sidecar when it was purchased by the Museum at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in April 2004 (Lot 327, purchase invoice on file). It has since been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque; only 27 miles have been covered since the rebuild's completion. Accompanying documentation consists of SORN paperwork and a V5C. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 204
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1950 AJS 497cc Model 18Registration no. 770 UYNFrame no. 58667Engine no. 46/18 926Associated Motor Cycles announced its post-war range of AJS and Matchless 'heavyweight' singles in June 1945. Coded Model 18 and G80 respectively, the two 500cc models shared the same 93mm stroke as their 350cc brethren, coupled to an 82.5mm bore. Housed in a rigid frame with Teledraulic front fork, the rugged overhead-valve engine drove via a four-speed gearbox. Hairpin valve springs were adopted for 1949 and a swinging-arm frame introduced, the latter initially for export only but available in the UK from 1949, models so-equipped being suffixed 'S'. This 1950 AJS Model 18 has been fitted with an earlier (1946) engine. Purchased from Andy Tiernan Classics in 2016 (invoice on file), the machine has been totally restored by the Museum, as commemorated by the attached silver plaque. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 205
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1965 Royal Enfield 736cc Interceptor Series IRegistration no. APO 71CFrame no. 69869Engine no. YB16552Built to satisfy the North American market's insatiable appetite for ever-larger engines, the 736cc Interceptor arrived in the UK in 1962 and was closely based on the Constellation but with the added refinement of a dynamically balanced crankshaft. In 1966 Royal Enfield was acquired by Norton Villiers and much of the business sold off. After a brief hiatus in production, Royal Enfield introduced the Series II Interceptor, with revised wet-sump engine, and the model continued in this form until the company's demise in 1970. Although it sold in relatively small numbers compared to the more popular BSA and Triumph twins, the big Interceptor had a character all of its own and even today commands a loyal following. This Interceptor was extensively restored in the early 2000s while belonging to the immediately preceding owner, as evidenced by the substantial quantity of bills on file, many from recognised marque specialists Hitchcock's Motorcycles of Solihull. The odometer reading is 13 miles, which is believed to be the distance covered since the rebuild's completion. 'APO 71C' also comes with an expired MoT (2008) and an old-style V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 206
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1961 Royal Enfield 693cc Constellation Registration no. 830 AWKFrame no. 9745Engine no. SB10437Like BSA and Triumph before it, Royal Enfield went on to enlarge its 500cc twin, eclipsing its rivals with the 693cc Meteor, Britain's largest vertical twin at the time of its introduction for 1953. The crankcase remained fundamentally unchanged but the bore/stroke dimensions and engine top-end were those of the 350 Bullet, doubled up and restyled. Extensive revisions to the engine and a new frame (shared by the Bullet singles) ushered in the Super Meteor in the autumn of 1955. Maximum power went up to 40bhp and top speed increased to just over the magic 'ton'. While the Super Meteor was a fine performer, Enfield's next development - the Constellation - was outstanding. Based on its immediate predecessor, the new sports roadster featured a 51bhp engine, revised frame, and a handsome 4.25-gallon fuel tank. On test with Motor Cycling magazine in Belgium, a Constellation recorded a top speed of 115mph while averaging 51mpg, impressive figures by any standard. This example of one of Britain's rarer parallel twins was in its present condition when purchased by the Museum from Bill Little Motorcycles in May 2004. The sales invoice is on file and the Enfield also comes with SORN paperwork and a V5C Registration Certificate. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 207
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1939 Ariel 599cc Model 4F Square FourRegistration no. JFC 85Frame no. P1797Engine no. EE587Designed by the legendary Edward Turner, Ariel's Square Four was first shown at Olympia in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. The crankcase was split horizontally, unusually for a motorcycle engine of the period, while the vertical valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft. Although launched as a '500', the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this bigger 4F6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. Added to the range in 1937 was the totally redesigned Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making it an even more enticing prospect for sidecarists. Dropped after 1936, the '600' 4F reappeared for 1939, redesigned along the lines of its larger sibling. Not revived after WW2, the overhead-valve 4F is one of the rarest of 1930s Ariels. This rare Square Four variant has been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque, and comes with an old-style continuation logbook and an old-style V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 208
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1935 Ariel 601cc Model 4F Square FourRegistration no. CMF 597Frame no. Y10923Engine no. WA489Designed by the legendary Edward Turner, the Ariel Square Four was first shown at Olympia in 1930. Unique at the time of its introduction, the 'Squariel', as it was swiftly dubbed, featured a single block of four cylinders and twin geared-together crankshafts with pistons phased at 180 degrees. The crankcase was split horizontally, unusually for a motorcycle engine of the period, while the vertical valves were operated by a single overhead camshaft. A supercharged example was raced at the Isle of Man TT in 1931 without success, which was hardly surprising as its makers had envisaged the model as more of a luxury tourer than an out-and-out sports machine. Although launched as a '500', the Squariel was soon enlarged to 601cc with an eye on the important sidecar market, this bigger 4F6 version being made available for the 1932 model year. Added to the range in 1937 was the totally redesigned Model 4G, with 995cc overhead-valve engine, making the Squariel an even more enticing prospect for sidecarists. The 4F square Four has been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque, and comes with an old-style continuation logbook and an old-style V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 209
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection c.1958 Ariel 499cc HT5 Trials MotorcycleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. CRT311Engine no. CNJ265By the mid-1950s the swinging-arm frame's superiority had begun to be recognised in the trials world, overturning the conventional view that a rigid frame gave better grip. Ariel was one of the last manufacturers to introduce a trials frame with rear suspension, the prototype of what would become the HT5 first appearing at the 1955 Scottish Six Days event with production proper commencing in September of that year. Little was achieved by the works HT5s in their first season but the arrival of Ron Langston for 1956 brought with it the success Ariel had been seeking, their new signing winning the Cotswold and Greensmith trials. For the next few seasons, the HT5 was the class of the field. Arguably the most capable of the 'heavyweight' trials irons, the HT5 disappeared along with the other Ariel four-strokes in 1959 after only 450-or-so had been made, though Sammy Miller's famous and much modified example - 'GOV 132' - would continue winning at the highest level well into the 1960s. One of the last of its kind produced, this restored HT5 displays a total of only 1 mile on the odometer. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Offered with purchase receipt (2003).Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 210
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1956 Ariel 350cc Red HunterRegistration no. VTA 154Frame no. DU2698Engine no. NBH18943 (see text)In 1946 the Red Hunters became the first models to feature Ariel's new telescopic front fork, and the following year could be ordered with the optional Anstey Link plunger rear suspension. A new duplex loop frame with swinging-arm rear suspension was adopted for 1954, the 500cc VH gaining an alloy 'head at the same time (a feature the 350cc NH would not enjoy until the 1956 range was announced). Stylish sports roadsters, the much-loved Red Hunters were discontinued when production of all Ariel four-stroke models ceased in 1959. This 350cc Red Hunter is offered with its original old-style logbook and an old-style V5C document, both of which record the engine number as 'LB1019', indicating that it has been changed. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 211
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1990 Norton 588cc F1Registration no. H669 SYGFrame no. 050144Engine no. obscuredNorton's last valiant attempt to build a roadster around its fabulous rotary engine was easily the best looking. Race-styled and painted in the John Player Specials livery of Steve Spray and Trevor Nation's works bikes, the F1 made do with 94bhp as opposed to the racer's 150-plus, a figure putting its performance (top speed was around 145mph) on a par with that of contemporary sports 600s from Japan. In the quality of its equipment though, the F1 was streets ahead: Spondon alloy beam frame, White Power 'upside down' forks, White Power rear shock, and Brembo brakes all-round. The downside, however, was the F1's cost: a staggering £12,700 (a Honda VFR750 cost £5,799 at the time) but then quality never did come cheap. Perhaps not surprisingly, few were made before the factory hit yet another financial crisis and production ceased. Today, this last 'proper' Norton has become one of the most sought-after British motorcycles of recent times. Displaying a total of 21,188 miles on the odometer, this F1 was purchased 'as is' from its first owner in July 2003. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5C, photocopy old V5, and a valuation report (2005). The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 212
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1968 Norton 745cc P11A Series 2Registration no. not registeredFrame no. 125907Engine no. P11 125907Associated Motor Cycles' final years saw the ailing company launch a bewildering assortment of 'badge-engineered' hybrids. Announced in the autumn of 1963, the first was a street scrambler intended for the North American market. The AJS/Matchless-framed machine used the 745cc Norton Atlas engine, and the experience gained paved the way for the AJS Model 33 and Matchless G15 roadsters introduced for 1965, by which time Norton forks and brakes had been standardised throughout the range. This 'mix-and-match' policy continued under Norton Villiers' ownership, the CSR-framed roadsters being joined by a Norton-badged clone: the N15. While the range as a whole contracted, there was one new model for 1967: the Norton P11; another Atlas-engined hybrid but this time one built using the Rickman-style Reynolds 531 frame of the Matchless G85CS scrambler. With the Commando's arrival later that same year, the days of the P11 were numbered and production ceased at the end of 1968.Despatched new to North America in April 1968, this example of one of the rarest and most sought-after of post-war Nortons was re-imported in November 1989 by Worldvista Ltd and purchased from them in 2005. The machine was restored by Worldvista's Michael Bell and since acquisition has benefited from further restoration by the NMM, whose commemorative silver plaque is attached. The purchase receipt, dating/specification notes, and C&E Form 386 are on file. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1974 Norton 829cc John Player CommandoRegistration no. CCA 214MFrame no. 000128Engine no. 318048The Commando's vibration-beating Isolastic frame enabled Norton Villiers successfully to prolong the life of their ageing parallel twin. Launched in 1967, the Commando was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. It might have been a little down in top speed compared to rivals such as BSA-Triumph's 750 triples and Honda's 750 four, but the Commando more than made up for this minor deficiency with superior mid-range torque and steadier handling. Reflecting the Norton racing team's sponsorship by the John Player tobacco company, a new Commando model – the 'John Player Norton' or 'JPN' for short – was announced for the 1974 season. Boasting a streamlined half-fairing and matching tank/seat unit in John Player livery, the café racer-styled JPN came with a choice of engines: the standard 829cc motor or a short-stroke 749cc unit intended for production racing. A top-of-the-range, limited edition model produced for only a couple of seasons (1,000 were envisaged but only around 200 made), it is now one of the most sought-after members of the Commando family. Purchased by the National Motorcycle Museum in November 2003, this original JPN Commando is offered with a Certificate of Manufacture; an expired MoT (2004); and a V5C document. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1956 Norton 497cc Dominator 88Registration no. not registeredFrame no. L122 68911Engine no. 68911 L122In November 1951 Norton's 500cc twin-cylinder engine found a new home in the racing singles' 'Featherbed' duplex frame. Initially for export only, the newcomer - titled 'Dominator 88' - was the first production Norton roadster to feature the lightweight, race-proven chassis. Updated year by year, the Dominator had received an alloy cylinder head, full-width hubs, welded rear sub-frame, alternator electrics, and coil ignition by the decade's end and - for 1960 - the narrower 'slimline' Featherbed frame among countless other improvements. Motor Cycle magazine clocked 92mph on an '88' in 1957 and, needless to say, the handling and roadholding were found to be first class. This beautiful Dominator 88 was purchased in October 2003 from Worldvista Ltd and restored for the Museum by Worldvista's Michael Bell (purchase receipt on file). Further restoration has been carried out by the Museum, as commemorated by the attached silver plaque. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 217
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1929 Norton 490cc Model 18Registration no. RM 5906 (see text)Frame no. 41655 (see text)Engine no. 41655•Exciting Vintage-era sports roadster•Restored by the National Motorcycle Museum•Potential Banbury Run entrantLike the majority of their contemporaries, Norton relied on the sidevalve engine until the 1920s, when the existing and well-tried 490cc unit was used as the basis for the firm's first overhead-valve design. Penned by James Lansdowne Norton himself and first seen in prototype form in 1922, the overhead-valve Norton made little impact in that year's Senior TT, though at Brooklands D R O'Donovan raised the world 500cc kilometre record to over 89mph using the new motor. A road-going version - the Model 18 - was catalogued for 1923, quickly establishing a reputation for both speed and reliability when a standard engine assembled from parts was used to set a host of records, including a new 12 hours mark. Alec Bennett won the Senior TT for Norton in 1924 and, demonstrating that racing really did improve the breed, the Model 18 gaining Webb forks and better brakes for 1925 as a direct result of the works team's experiences. The Model 18 retained its essentially Vintage characteristics until 1931 when the range was extensively redesigned, the most obvious external alteration in its appearance before then being the adoption of a 'saddle' tank on the 1929 range. Today the Vintage-era Model 18 enjoys landmark status as Norton's first overhead-valve roadster and is highly prized by discerning enthusiasts. It should be noted that this example's frame number ('41655') is incorrect and stamped in the wrong place. The V5C records the frame number as '35989' and thus cannot be offered with this motorcycle, which is effectively unregistered. The Norton has been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 218
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection1959 Triumph 649cc T120 BonnevilleRegistration no. HFO 139Frame no. D1458Engine no. T120 D1458Hurriedly prepared for its debut at the 1958 Earls Court Show (it was too late for inclusion in the 1959 catalogue) Triumph's Bonneville arrived at a time when young motorcycle enthusiasts wanted style as well as substance and had the money to pay for it. Finished in striking two-tone Tangerine/Pearl Grey with matching mudguards and black cycle parts, the bike was a real looker; and the name 'Bonneville', chosen in honour of Johnny Allen's record-breaking achievements with his Triumph-powered streamliner at the eponymous Utah Salt Flats, was an inspired piece of marketing. Works tester Percy Tait had achieved 128mph at MIRA on a development bike, and even though this figure proved beyond the reach of the production version the Bonnie was at least as fast as the opposition and much better looking, which was all that mattered. A 1960 model built in November 1959, this Bonneville comes with numerous invoices relating to its restoration in the early 1990s while in previous ownership, including many from renowned marque specialist Hughie Hancox. Acquired by the Museum in 2004 and restored by them, the machine also comes with an attached commemorative silver plaque, a Certificate of Authenticity, and an old-style V5C document. The current odometer reading is 554 miles, which is believed to be the distance covered since the rebuild's completion. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 219
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1951 Triumph 649cc 6T ThunderbirdRegistration no. JUK 186Frame no. 15758NAEngine no. 6T 15758NAAlways a step ahead of their rivals, Triumph followed up the trend-setting Speed Twin 500 of pre-war days by being first in the field with a 650cc parallel twin. Announced in September 1949, the 650 Thunderbird was Triumph's response to demands for more power emanating from American racers and British sidecarists alike. A spectacular launch stunt saw three Thunderbirds lap the banked Montlhéry circuit in France at over 90mph for 500 miles, after which they each achieved a flying lap of 100mph-plus and were ridden back to the Meriden factory, a quite outstanding achievement. A 1952 model first registered in December 1951, this sprung hub-equipped example was purchased for the Museum in November 2003 and restored by them, as commemorated by the attached silver plaque. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Offered with an old-style V5C document.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Los 220
Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1975 Triumph 741cc Legend No. 058Registration no. KHP 662NFrame no. T160 CK02898Engine no. T160 CK02898When NVT collapsed, race-shop foreman Les Williams set up a business specialising in BSA-Triumph triples and built a number of replicas of the famous racer, 'Slippery Sam'. Les also developed the ultimate street triple: the T160-based Legend café racer, which first appeared in the early 1980s. Hand built, the Legend was produced in limited numbers into the early 1990s; it is estimated that only 60 were made and today this ultra-rare 'classic superbike' is highly sought after. Displaying a total of 4,183 miles on the odometer, this example has an engraved plaque on the top yoke stating that it was built by L P Williams for Stan Trowell. Acquired for the Museum in October 2003, the Legend comes with old/current V5C/V5 documents, both incorrectly recording the frame/engine number prefix as 'C4' rather than 'CK'. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1968 Triumph 740cc T150 TridentRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. T150T 121Engine no. T150T 121 (see text)Essentially a 'Tiger-and-a-half', the Triumph and BSA 750cc Triples were launched in 1968. BSA-Triumph had learned a lot about engine development from racing the 500cc twins, and the Triples were the most powerful machines in their class. Today they enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by numerous recognised specialists and a first rate owners' club, the TR3OC. Dating from the first season of production and believed restored, this T150 Trident was re-imported from California in 1990 and purchased by the Museum in July 2003. Currently displaying a total of only 4.9 miles on the odometer, the machine is offered with the 1990 and 2003 purchase receipts and form C&E 386. It should be noted that the background engraving to the engine number boss is missing, suggesting that the number has been re-stamped. Furthermore, the machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection, 7 recorded miles from new 1979 Triumph 744cc T140E BonnevilleRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. T140E DA20937Engine no. T140E DA20937The final phase of Triumph twin development began in 1972 with the first appearance of the enlarged-to-750cc version of the Bonneville; the increase in bore size necessitating a new crankcase to accommodate the wider barrel. Other improvements included a new ten-stud cylinder head, triplex primary chain, stronger transmission, and a disc front brake, while a five-speed gearbox, introduced on the preceding 650 Bonneville, was standard equipment. The T140 remained for many years the UK's top-selling 750 and was voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' in 1979. We are advised by the vendor that this Bonneville is a 'new old 'stock' example with only 7 miles recorded (original 'DOT' labels are present). Accompanying paperwork consists of the 2004 purchase receipt and form V55/3 listing the supplying dealer as Terry Hobbs Motorcycles. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1984 Triumph 744cc Trident T150V 'Rob North' ReplicaRegistration no. KHB 240P (see text)Frame no. ME00117Engine no. T150V NK45136Inspired by the BSA-Triumph works racers of the early 1970s, this superb road-legal special was built by expert restorer Eric Parr (hence the E.D.P. initials) in 1983-1984 and won the 'Classic Bike of the Year' award at the 1984 International Classic Bike Show. It later featured in Classic Bike magazine (December 1984 issue), appearing on the front cover (copy available). The frame is the legendary Rob North type used by the factory's all-conquering triples in 1971; it was obtained new from Miles Engineering, who made nearly 500 such frames. A box-section swinging arm allows a wide rear tyre to be fitted, while twin 10' front discs provide powerful braking. The engine is from a late five-speed Trident T150V. Other noteworthy features include a 3-into-1 exhaust with megaphone silencer; Akront alloy wheel rims; and a works replica 'letterbox' fairing complete with oil cooler. Twin headlamps are fitted in the style of a 1970s endurance racer, and the rear lamp is neatly incorporated into the seat which, like the aluminium oil tank, replicates factory short-circuit items. The stickers all relate to products actually used. With 120mph-plus performance available, the addition of rear-view mirrors is understandable. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. There is no registration document with this Lot.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection, 14 miles displayed on the odometer 1957 Triumph 500cc TRWRegistration no. not registeredFrame no. 25894NAEngine no. TRW25894 NADeveloped in the immediate post-WW2 years to fulfil British Government contracts for a new military motorcycle, the TRW followed the overall lines of Triumph's trend-setting parallel twins but with the simpler and more easily maintained side valves rather then the civilian models' overhead valves. In keeping with the military's requirements for robustness and simplicity, the TRW retained a rigid frame while featuring Triumph's telescopic front fork as used by many models across the range. The vendor advises us that this TRW, originally despatched to Canada, is a new-old-stock example that was still in its crate when purchased in the 1980s. A total of only 14 miles is displayed on the odometer and the 'CAUTION ENGINE NOT RUN IN' sticker is still on the speedo! The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. Offered without documents.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1996 Triumph Daytona 1200Registration no. P567 GRBFrame no. SMTTC354CRV045509Engine no. none visibleTriumph's resurrection and transformation into a thriving global brand is one of the more unlikely manufacturing success stories of modern times. Unveiled in the autumn of 1990, the range consisted of three- and four-cylinder models named after iconic Triumphs of the past: Daytona, Trophy, and Trident. Acquired from its first owner in 2016, this Daytona 1200 has been restored by the Museum and currently displays a total of 14,361 miles on the odometer. The machine comes complete with numberplate (detached); V5C document; expired MoT (issued April 2017 at 13,181 miles); and its original wallet containing the owner's manual and service booklet (last stamped in April 2002 at 5,743 miles). The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1959 Triumph 249cc TigressRegistration no. YWK 217Frame no. 4022Engine no. W4255Latecomers to the scooter market, BSA introduced its first 'proper' scooter in October 1958. Launched under the BSA and Triumph banners as the 'Sunbeam' and 'Tigress' respectively, both could be had with either a 175cc Bantam-based single-cylinder two-stroke engine or a new 249cc twin-cylinder four-stroke unit. Pressed steel bodywork of conventional appearance was wrapped around a duplex loop frame. For the 249cc version, comfortable cruising at 55mph and an average fuel consumption of around 80mpg were reported by contemporary road-testers. Apparently restored, this twin-cylinder Tigress was purchased 'as is' by the Museum in July 2010. Accompanying documentation consists of an old-style V5C, an expired tax disc (1967), and a Vintage Motor Scooter Club dating certificate. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1928 Sunbeam 493cc T.T. Model 90 Racing MotorcycleFrame no. E1134Engine no. L1211•Believed to incorporate a works frame•Formerly part of the Anthony Blight Collection•Restored by the National Motorcycle MuseumIn 1928 Sunbeam produced what was arguably their finest ever racer: the 'Bullnose 90', so called on account of its fuel tank's round¬ed nose. Four machines were taken to the Isle of Man that year for the Senior TT race with an international team of riders: Francesco Franconi (Swiss), Luigi Arcangeli (Italian), Arthur 'Digger' Simcock (Australian) and Charlie Dodson (English). The race was run in atrociously wet weather, which suited Dodson, who was well known for his remarkable ability in such conditions. Nevertheless, he crashed at Kepple Gate while leading the race, allowing Rudge-mounted Graham Walker to take the lead. Dodson remounted and continued, only to be brought down a second time by the loose rear stand. Back in the saddle once more, he eventually passed the Rudge ahead of him, which failed 10 miles from the finish. Franconi finished 7th and Arcangeli 15th, which was good enough to secure Sunbeam the Team Prize. 1928 was the last time that a flat-tank motorcycle won the Senior TT. This particular Model 90 was purchased by Ivan Rhodes in 1998 on behalf of the National Motorcycle Museum and is believed to incorporate a works frame. Reputedly the machine had been used extensively by one G D Dunlop for sand and path racing. It was then acquired by Iliffe & Sons, publishers of The Motor Cycle, and formed the basis of instruction and advice on machine overhaul written by the editor at the time, the late Arthur Bourne. Subsequently the machine belonged to the well-known Sunbeam enthusiast, the late Anthony Blight, and before that it had been owned by the famous Scottish tuner/entrant, Joe Potts - best remembered as Bob McIntyre's sponsor in the 1950s and '60s. The Sunbeam has been restored by the Museum, as commemorated on the attached silver plaque. It should be noted that the engine is not original to the frame and that the crankcases are from a single-port Model 9. Accompanying documentation includes the 1998 purchase receipt and correspondence; a continuation logbook in Joe Potts' name (1970); and a V5C Registration Certificate. It should be noted that the V5C still records the number of the previous engine ('N2092'). The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1928 Sunbeam 493cc T.T. Model 90 Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. OX 5193Frame no. E1015Engine no. N2017•One owner from 1983 to 2002•Belonging to the National Motorcycle Museum since 2002•Restored by the NMMThis T.T. Model 90 comes with an old-style continuation logbook (issued 1949) recording two owners: R Shelton and Peter Woodward, the second of whom acquired the machine in November 1983 and is listed as previous keeper on the accompanying V5C document. Writing in the Marston Sunbeam OC magazine of summer 2017, Peter Woodward says: 'The Sunbeam showroom at 194 Broad Street, Birmingham displayed the bike for sale in June 1928; an unknown gentleman used it to race at Pendine Sands during the summer and he returned the bike to the showroom for resale afterwards. '... the CT close-ratio gearbox, without kick-start or components; the kick-start hole in the gearbox was blanked off with a genuine plug, this was slightly domed and plated in nickel. The Binks three-jet carburettor for performance and the WM2 21' front wheel are how it left the factory ready for racing at Pendine.'The second owner, Mr Bate, was employed as works managers at R T Shelley, the engineering company that bailed out Norton Motorcycles when it became bankrupt. The third owner, Mr Shelton, worked at the Sunbeam Elms factory as a fitter, where they serviced and overhauled customers' bikes. He rode the Model 90 during the war years, and one night he ran into a bomb crater in the dark, which seriously damaged the frame.'The Model 90 was then stored in a bedroom for many years until eventually the house was condemned and the Sunbeam offered for sale at a Phillips auction in London, where Peter Woodward bought it. Peter then restored the machine to his usual exemplary standard, fitting a kick-start-equipped BT gearbox for convenience, and in December 2002 sold it to the National Motorcycle Museum. The Sunbeam has since been restored by the National Motorcycle Museum, as commemorated by the attached silver plaque. Accompanying documentation consists of a V5C Registration certificate and the aforementioned continuation logbook. The Classic Motor Cycle's editor James Robinson wrote a lengthy article for the magazine's January 2018 edition about his experiences riding 'OX 5193' (copy article available). James much enjoyed the Sunbeam: 'Thing is, one really doesn't want much more performance, as it's already so quick compared to (almost) anything from its period, plus most motorcycles 30 years newer. Cruising at 55-60mph is absolutely effortless...' A carburettor in need of adjustment/tuning was the only niggle of note. The machine's present mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection c.1933 Vincent-HRD 499cc Model PRegistration no. not UK registeredFrame no. D705Engine no. 9005•Rare Rudge Python-engined Vincent-HRD•Initially assembled from parts circa 1973•Cosmetically restored by Ian Savage and the National Motorcycle Museum•Non-runner for display purposes onlyThe Vincent-HRD marque originated in 1928 when Philip C Vincent acquired the name, jigs, tools and patterns of the recently liquidated HRD Company. ('HRD' stood for Howard Raymond Davies, the Isle of Man TT winner who had founded the firm in 1924). Like Davies before him, Vincent relied on proprietary engines until increasing dissatisfaction with suppliers led to the creation of Vincent's own in 1934. One of the firm's suppliers was Rudge, whose proprietary engines were sold under the 'Python' brand name. According to document on file, written by the VOC's Ian Savage, its restorer, this Python-engined Vincent-HRD was built from parts by the late George Maple of Douglas, Isle of Man circa 1973 using a Vincent-HRD rear frame and swinging arm bearing bracket set from a Model P with frame number 'D705', dating from 1933. The other major components are a Series-A frame with no visible number; Series-B Brampton forks; and a Burman gearbox from a JAP-engined Vincent Model J of similar period. The engine, number '9005', appears to be a mixture of Rudge parts from the Ulster and Special models dating from 1933/34. The period 1933-1934 marked a transition in the specification of Vincent-HRD machines. From single brakes to twin brakes; to rod operated rear brakes; Terry to Dunlop saddles, etc. As the rear frame is of the earlier (cable-operated) pattern, the machine has been built to this period. The rest of the cycle parts are a mixture of pre-and post-war Vincent 'A' or 'B' items. Since acquisition the machine has benefited from further restoration by the NMM, as commemorated by the attached silver plaque.It should be noted that this motorcycle has been prepared for display purposes only and no attempt should be made to start it, as many of the engine's internal components are badly worn. The engine has been greased and oiled during assembly but not filled with oil, while the gearbox and cycle parts are greased as necessary. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to this motorcycle's condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding. The machine is offered with correspondence; the aforementioned document (perusal recommended); and an old (1972) Isle of Man logbook.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1954 Vincent 499cc Comet Series CRegistration no. UVK 711 (see text)Frame no. RC/1/12412 Rear frame no. RC/1/12412Engine no. F5AB/2A/10512 Crankcase mating no. PP4Vincent's first single-cylinder model of the post-war era appeared in 1948. The newcomer was offered in two forms initially: Series-B Meteor and Series-C Comet, both of 500cc. Apart from its Burman gearbox and 'missing' cylinder, the Comet followed Series-C twin lines, featuring the newly introduced Girdraulic front fork and hydraulic dampers at front and rear, while the Meteor retained the old Brampton girders. The Meteor was soon dropped but the Comet continued in production until 1954, offering the same degree of refinement as its bigger brother, albeit with reduced performance. Even so, the Comet combined a 90mph potential with excellent fuel economy, and was the ideal touring mount for the discerning rider who placed civility of manners and quality of construction above outright performance. An expensive machine to produce, the Comet did not sell as well as its maker had hoped and was dropped when the Series-D range was introduced. This example comes with its original logbook, an expired MoT (1974), and a DoT letter dated 1984 linking the registration number 'UVK 711' to the machine; however that registration is not listed in either the HPI or DVLA database and thus the machine must be viewed as unregistered. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Offered from the National Motorcycle Museum Collection 1961 Velocette 499cc VenomRegistration no. 233 DYHFrame no. RS174424Engine no. VM5516Engine development pursued as part of Velocette's scrambles programme bore fruit in 1956 in the shape of the high-performance Venom and its 350cc sibling, the Viper. The MSS frame and forks were retained for the newcomers but full-width alloy hubs were adopted to boost braking power and smart chromed mudguards fitted to enhance the models' sporting image. Produced until the end of Velocette production in 1971, the Venom in its various guises represents the final glorious flowering of the traditional British sports single. Boasting some 'sports' features: large fuel tank, rear-set footrests, and a swept-back exhaust pipe, this beautiful Venom had already been restored to an apparently high standard when purchased by the Museum in October 2004. The purchase receipt is on file and the Venom also comes with old/current V5C documents. The machine's mechanical condition is not known; accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to its condition, completeness, correctness, or otherwise prior to bidding.Footnotes:As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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