1959 BSA Gold Star, 500 cc. Registration number NRS 978. Frame number CB32 9046. Engine number DBD34 GS 4815.On Wednesday 30th June 1937, a specially prepared Empire Star 500 ridden by the great Wal Handley achieved a 100mph lap of the Brooklands circuit on its way to a debut race victory and award of the 'Gold Star' that would give BSA's new super sports model its evocative name. Possibly the most successful production racing motorcycle ever, the post-war Gold Star formed the mainstay of Clubman's racing in the 1950s. In 1955 of the 37 Junior entries, 33 were Goldies and following Gold Star rider Bernard Codd's 1956 Senior/Junior double victory the event was dropped due to the model's domination of the Isle of Man Clubman's TT.The DBD, the ultimate road going 500 Gold Star, appeared in 1956 when the famous RRT2 close-ratio gearbox and 190mm front brake became standard equipment. From then on BSA's perennially popular sporting single changed little until its much-lamented demise in 1963.NRS 978 was dispatched from the factory on the 30th October 1959 to dealers George Cheyne of 147-149 Holburn Street, Aberdeen (established 1895 and sold on in the 1970's) on consignment number 23852 in Clubman's trim with a 4 gallon steel tank, 190mm front brake, 1 1/2" Amal GP carb, Dunlop alloy rims and an RRT2 gearbox. They received six Gold Stars from the factory; CB32.5089/DB32.903 (20.04.56), CB32.5313/DB32.952 (07.06.56), CB32.5428/DB32.992 (26.02.57), CB32.6206/DB32.1158 (22.11.56), CB32.6695/DB32.1271 (19.09.57) and CBN32.9046/DB34.4815 (30.10.59). Only one was a 500 cc; this machine.Research in the Aberdeen area has put forward two possible first owners, a Cammie Beattie or a William Duncan but Jim Bolton, who worked for the RAF in Kinloss bought one in the early 1960’s and then later rode it to Bristol where he sold it to buy a car. He cannot remember the registration number but this would fit with the known history as it was next owned by a Mr Evans of Bristol in January 1965, followed by Mr Exon in 1966 and also Robert Porter owned it until 1969 when Max Ellis became the owner. In 1983 it had moved to Cheltenham with a Joseph McCaig. In 1989 it was in the stock of Saddleworth Classic Motorcycles and Glen Telford of the New Inn, Chapel le Firth put a £750 deposit down it and completed the purchase at £6,000 in December of that year. During his ownership the engine was rebuilt.In May 2004 it appeared in Mac McDiarmid’s book “Classic Superbikes” pages 38/39 and was also sold by Glyn Jones for £7,800 to Brian Daly of Lothian. Christopher Hampshire of Newcastle upon Tyne bought it on 10th January 2007 and had the engine rebuilt by Dave Flintoft of Cleveland in October 2008 and in September 2010 our vendor acquired it; an electric magneto was fitted in 2016.This matching numbers machine comes with the R.F. 60, V.E. 60, V5C, letters from the Gold Star Owners Club (1988 and 2007), copy of the Despatch Book records, various old tax discs, a quantity of receipts, MOT’s starting in 1989 at 4,730miles, through to 2009 at 12,622 (just after the engine rebuild), the last one in 2010 is at 13,436. The current odometer reading is 13,466 so the engine has only covered some 1,000 miles. There are also a selection of photographs of an earlier restoration with a blue tank.With thanks to Bob Gratton for his help with research.
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A pair of silver and blue guilloche enamel mounted grenade cut glass scent bottles, by Colin Hewer, Chester 1924, of circular form, height 11cm, together with a small ships decanter, having silver collar with engraved swag decoration, by Hugh Crawshaw, Sheffield 1991, complete with cut glass stopper, height 17cm, and a silver cigarette case, Birmingham 1926, having bevelled edges and engine turned decoration. (4)CONDITION:the decanter is in very good order, with no chips or cracks.
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An 18 carat gold rope twist necklace with gold locket having engine turned foliate and scroll decoration and a gold brooch made from a filigree Frisian hat clamp. Total weight 17gEen 18 karaat gouden ketting met hanger en een gouden broche gemaakt van een fries oorijzer.17 gramsThe absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email
Alcyon Cycles Motos "LE POSTE ALCYON annonce: Tour D' Europe "France, circa 1927Printed by Affiches Gaillard-Paris-AmiensColour lithograph, framed.A large advertising poster with decorative artwork design depicting a man smoking a pipe, seated next to a radio and looking up to five cyclists on their racing bikes, the whole scene is depicted on a bright red ground, lettered above is the text Cycles – Motos – T.S.F., ALCYON, Meme marque….. Memes Performances. To the lower right side is the text, LE POSTE ALCYON annonce: Tour D' Europe, 1er X… suivi de X…., tous deux sur ALCYON116 cm x 78 cm.Provenance:Poster Collection, Bicycle Museum Velorama, Nijmegen.Catalogue note:Alcyon was established around 1890 by Edmond Gentil. In the early 20th century, the company was located at 4 & 6 Boulevard Bourdon, Neuilly sur Seine. Alcyon moved to Courbevoie, Seine, in 1912, and ceased trading in 1957.The early 1920s was a time of innovation for Alcyon. A few years after World War One, cyclemotors and small motorcycles started to become popular, particularly among cyclists and women. Alcyon encouraged them to upgrade from pedal bicycles to motorised bicycles. One of these machines was a bicycle with an engine over the front wheel – the ‘Motrix’ – while the ‘Alcyonette’ was essentially a strengthened bicycle frame with sprung forks and a 98cc two stroke centrally-mounted engine. The style later became known as an ‘autocycle’ and then as a ‘moped’. In France it was called a ‘B.M.A’ and Alcyon made a female frame version too, known as the ‘Dame et Ecclesiastique’ because it was also suitable for priests with cassocks.Condition: Minor discolouration, minor surface scratch.The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email
A Sun Wasp 175cc 1959Registration 126 YUC V5 present three former keepers recorded, extremly rare British example of this sought after model, in stunning condition finished in red and cream with white wall tyres, two miles covered since restoration (not warranted), Villiers 175cc engine with rare electric start, complete with various paperwork and copies of workshop manuals and spares list, original card registration document, three previous MOT's and one tax disc present.
Mitsubishi Carisma 1999 2ltr GDI naturally aspirated engine, the car was driven by Tim Coronel for Mitsubishi racing, bought by the present owner as a barn find for track days at Oulton Park, starts and drives very reliable-possibly race converted by Mitsubishi motors themselves spares included,
A late 19th Century Richard & Co brass cased carriage clockThe four glass clock with straight sided architectural casing raised on bracket feet adorned with a arched geometric scroll handle and an engine turned dial with a gilt white metal enamel dial with gilt Roman numerals, stamped with R & Co makers mark verso, 15cm high.
TWO IVORY BOXES AND COVERS, early 20th century, by AH Gibbs, with radiating and engine turned decoration, diameter 8.5cm; together with a coaster with hardwood base and two further twisting ornaments and two small pots and covers, some applied with stickers inscribed AH Gibbs, Fecit, and one dated 1926 (7) Provenance: Antony Hubert Gibbs, a member of the Gibbs family who previously owned Tyntesfield, Wraxall, North Somerset, and thence by family descent.
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