The Golden Age of Motoring Sale

A Rotax 'Roadlight 267' self-generating acetylene headlamp,black painted body with integral cross-body generator, 5¼ inch clear lens, with loop ha...

A rare pair of 'Napier' oil-illuminating side-lamps, dated 1907,for Napier Cars, badged S.F.Edge Ltd of London, brass bodies, 4 inch clear lenses ...

A pair of Ducellier oil-illuminating side-lamps, French,brass bodies, with 5¾ inch clear bevelled lenses, the left side lamp, numbered '891' to re...

A pair of acetylene driving lamps/spotlamps,a near pair, nickel-plated bodies with handle to rear, 6¼ inch lenses, one marked 'Lucifer M-B. Paris'...

A BRC Alpha acetylene generator, French, circa 1908,brass with cylindrical internal equipment, (lacking water filler cap and tap), with remains of...

A pair of 'Maximus Searchlight' No.117 drum-shaped acetylene headlamps, by The Beckley Ralston Co. Chicago, USA,brass bodies, with 8 inch clear sl...

A Salsbury-Flario self-contained acetylene headlamp,brass body, with 6¾ inch ribbed lens (cracked), the fork mounts both stamped '244', with hinge...

A BRC Alpha Type 1000 acetylene generator, French,squared brass main body, 26cm long, fitted with cylindrical generator, handle and outlet taps. ...

A good large pair of BRC Alpha No.30 self-generating acetylene headlamps, French,brass bodies with cross-body generators, with 8¾ inch clear lense...

A Lucas No.38 double-twist bulb horn,polished nickel-plated brass, trumpet fitted with fly-gauze, with replacement rubber bulb, 55cm long overall....

A Rotax 'Clarion' double-twist brass bulb horn, British,fitted with bulb, producing sound, 43cm long overall. For further information on this lot ...

A boxed Lucas 'King of the Road' No.24T single-twist bulb horn,new/old stock, Japanned black body, fitted with nickel-plated fly-gauze and reed, p...

An 'Apollo' electric long-trumpet running-board mounting brass horn, patented 1909 and 1911,trumpet fitted with fly-gauze (some soldered repairs),...

A floor mounted foot operated warning bell by Bevin Bros Mfg Co of Easthampton, Connecticut, USA,two tone cast bell with 5 inch diameter domes and...

A L'Autovox brass double-twist bulb horn, French, patented 1908,polished brass, 18cm diameter trumpet fitted with fly-gauze, with maker's plaque t...

A 'Sethos' circular bulb horn, French,nickel-plated, 18.5cm diameter circular tubing arrangement with perforated trumpet cover, some dents and los...

A 'Sethos' circular brass bulb horn, French,18.5cm diameter circular tubing arrangement with perforated trumpet cover, some dents in places, with ...

A brass Lucas circular bulb horn,polished brass, with flat flared trumpet, 17.5cm diameter, fitted with coiled flex and bulb (perished) with taped...

A brass 'Le Circulaire' No.58 horn, distributed by Weldhen & Bleriot of 54 Long Acre, London,with wide flared trumpet, 20cm diameter, and red-pain...

A fine Motor Aneroid by A. R. Baines of Harrogate, British, circa 1910,nickel plated dial with scale from 27-31 millibars, the dial marked 'Motor ...

A 'The Napier' 8-day car clock, dated 1907, and other dashboard instruments,for Napier Cars, marked S.F.Edge Ltd of London, Swiss movement, brass ...

Three brass-cased dashboard instruments,comprising a car clock by the New Haven Clock Co. Connecticut, USA, patented March 28, 1905, enamel dial (...

A wooden-cased 4-cylinder coil box, early 20th Century, French,the wooden case with hinged lid and fall-front, fitted with a bank of four coils ma...

A Nilmelior 4-Volt trembler coil, by Bassee & Michel of Paris,in wooden case with maker's markings and lid, the unit marked 'NS75', 15cm high over...

A Nilmelior 4-cylinder magneto to suit Panhard,stamped 'No.26 114' to side of base and further stamped 'B2869' under the base. For further inform...

A Bosch Type ZR6 magneto, German,numbered '1476804', further marked 'S' and with stamped numbers '28 4 6' to side of base. For further informatio...

A Bosch Type ZU4 magneto, German,numbered '1361567'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com ...[more]

Two Panhard-Levassor radiator scripts, and an Edwardian foot warmer,comprising circular metal scripts, each 15.5cm diameter, one with mounting rod...

A Bosch 4-volt coil starter,the nickel-plated end-plate numbered 145884, some rubbing away to plating, with key, used condition. For further info...

A Bosch 4-volt coil starter,the bronze end-plate numbered 149082, lacking key, used condition. For further information on this lot please visit Bo...

A pair of interior 'bud vases', Edwardian, 1910s,polished metal brackets with removable nickel plated vase flutes, marked EPNS S & Co, 13cm high. ...

A Chauffeur-Passenger communication tube, French,green fibre covered flex tubing measuring 3.8m long, with turned wooden trumpets to each end, one...

A folding windscreen to suit Edwardian car,wooden framed main screen with two hinged side-screens (one seized), glazing stained yellow/brown and m...

A rare motorist's folding ladder, circa 1910,unmarked but believed by Hodgkinson's of Ambergate, Derby, wooden posts with steel reinforcements, wi...

An RAC Full Members badge, believed to have belonged to Selwyn Francis Edge, 1920s-1930,(type 5) nickel plated brass, (rubbed, lacking part of cro...

Selwyn Francis Edge's personal Circle of 19th Century Motorists enamel badge,shield shaped, with coloured enamel insert, engraved with driver's na...

Selwyn Francis Edge's AA Committee member's AA badge, circa 1908,Stenson Cooke type numbered 26509, with later chrome plating, the reverse mounted...

An early brass Stenson Cooke 'AA' member's badge, 1906,inscribed with 'Stenson Cooke' facsimile signature to shank and numbered 899, mounting lug ...

A Brooks of Birmingham motoring trunk, previously fitted to a De Dion Bouton motorcar,black Rexine covered trunk with metal handle, bronze lock, c...

A leather-cased tea-set for four persons by Mappin & Webb,English manufacture for French export and retailed from Nice and Monte Carlo outlets, br...

A Lot of assorted London to Brighton Commemoration Run memorabilia,comprising three RAC Commemoration Run posters for 1973, 68 x 49cm; 1974 75th A...

Three French early motoring-themed porcelain side-plates, early 20th Century,each transfer printed with a humourous early French motoring scene wi...

Seven French early motoring-themed porcelain side-plates, early 20th Century,each transfer printed with a humourous early French motoring scene wi...

A 'The Brodmotor' leather motorist's undercoat, British,single-breasted with button fastening, tan leather main tunic with side pockets, and beige...

A series of early transport-themed porcelain table-ware by CPA/Limoges, French,modern, in white porcelain with gilt handles or edging, comprising ...

Two leather helmets and two pairs of driving goggles to suit Veteran motorists,the helmets in dark brown leather with light tan chamois linings, ...

A 'Benzin' ceramic hot chocolate jug,after an original design by Carl Tielsch, modern, in the form of a portly lady in motoring attire carrying a ...

A gentleman's leather motorist's coat by H.A.Lederkleding,heavy brown leather, full-length double-breasted button fastening, with two pockets and ...

Two full-length motoring coats and two pairs of gauntlets to suit veteran motorists,both single-breasted, button fastening, with lapels, collar an...

Eight motoring-themed bone china plates,circular dinner plates with gilt-edging or decorative rims, each decorated to centre with an early motorin...

A leather motoring coat by Wareing Clothes,full length unisex coat in brown leather with dark brown wool lining, double-breasted button fastening,...

A rare 1906 De Dion Bouton promotional book/stereoscopic viewer, French edition,the 'book' with embossed front cover, held by shaped brass catch, ...

A 1902 Crystal Palace & Motor Traders' Show bronze award for 'Best Finished Body' presented to Mulliner for De Dion Bouton,the 63mm diameter bronz...

The Autocar Emancipation Day Anniversary Demonstration Run meritorious award 9 carat gold medal, 1928,by D George Collins, hallmarked Birmingham 1...

A cylinder musical box, believed Swiss, late 19th Century,wooden case decorated with floral marquetry lid, opening to reveal glass cover, applied ...

Seven acetylene early cycle lamps,comprising Peugeot, Cicca, 'Luxor', Pleiduon, Lucas Calcia Cadet and Calcia Toura No.153, and a Miller type (dis...

Seven oil-illuminated early cycle lamps,assorted types, comprising Joseph Lucas & Son's 'New Holophote'; three other Lucas types; and Powell & Han...

Four candle-powered early cycle lamps,comprising Lucas 'Candle Lamp'; Saint Etienne 'MF'; and two others (one lacking chimney cap); various condit...

Six acetylene early cycle lamps, ((6))comprising Powell & Hanmer 'The Revenge', 'Panther', and 'New Sultan' types; and Lucas 'Major', and two '...

Six acetylene early cycle lamps,comprising a Riemann's 'Favorit'; Powell & Hanmer 'Panther' and 'Vulture'; Miller 'Carbo'; and two Lucas 'Calcia C...