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Lot 205
Fairport Convention: Dave Swarbrick's Violin, Used To Record The Landmark Album Liege And Lief,German, circa 1900,indistinct label believed to read Domenico Montagna sud al Signe fecit Venius anno 1799, with jack socket and additional wooden strip, internal wiring, front with small hole filled in, back with three-screw plastic plate, in fitted case with engraved white metal rest plates and bow, 23 1/2in (59.6cm) longFootnotes:Provenance: Offered by Jill Swarbrick-Banks.In an in-depth article in Uncut magazine, Michael Bonner describes Fairport Convention's Liege And Lief as '...the record that invented - and set the benchmark for - folk rock in Britain.' Released in December 1969, this, the band's fourth album, came out of the trauma of the motorway crash involving the band's van in May of that year, as they were on their way home from a gig in Birmingham. Their 19-year-old drummer, Martin Lamble was killed, as was guitarist Richard Thompson's American girlfriend, Jeannie Franklyn. Thompson, bassist Ashley Hutchings and rhythm guitarist Simon Nicol all received hospital treatment. Vocalist Sandy Denny had been travelling in another vehicle.Regrouping after the accident, Fairport recruited Dave Mattacks as drummer, following his appearance on their third album, Unhalfbricking, and another guest musician, violinist Dave Swarbrick, became another full-time member of the band. Shortly afterwards, in July, the band took up residence in Farley House in the village of Farley Chamberlayne, Hampshire. It was hoped that the seclusion and rural setting would help them recover from the accident. Richard Thompson has said of this period: 'We were only a few months after losing Martin Lamble, and I think we were still in shock, so this was a healing time. The environment was perfect, and the mission kept us sane.' Over the next few months, working long hours, the band rehearsed and honed the material that would become Liege And Lief. Photographer Eric Hayes, who had shot the cover for Unhalfbricking, stayed with the band at Farley House and captured the essence of their time there. Writing to the vendor in 2020, a lasting memory of his stay was waking up in the morning to the sound of Dave's fiddle coming up the stairs from the living room.The band eventually emerged from this rural idyll to appear at a hugely successful comeback concert in London's Royal Festival Hall on 24th September. In October they then went into the Sound Techniques studio with producer Joe Boyd and engineer John Wood to record the album's eight tracks, a mix of new compositions and traditional British folk songs and jigs.The band's adoption of amplified instruments for music that was hitherto an acoustic genre posed a problem for Swarbrick in how to amplify his sound to match that of the guitars and drums. Early attempts involved dismantling a telephone and strapping the receiver to the violin. John Wood, writing in July 2021, recalled the recording of Dave's violin or viola when electrified. Although some devices were then available for amplifying acoustic guitars, there were none suitable for use on a violin. For Liege And Lief, a simple contact microphone was attached to the top of the instrument and then fed to an amplifier. However, the combination of the poor response from the microphone, a tendency to feedback with the amplifier and Dave's hearing difficulty made this unsophisticated set-up very difficult to record as the tracks were all recorded live with few overdubs. The resulting album, however, belies such problems. In an effort to find a more satisfactory solution to the problems, Dave then spent some time consulting Cyril Jones who worked for Sound Techniques at their manufacturing facility in Suffolk.Although reasonably successful on release, reaching No. 17 in the UK Top 20 album chart, Liege And Lief has in the subsequent decades achieved a somewhat iconic status. At the 2006 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, it was voted as Most Influential Folk Album Of All Time and in 2007 Mojo magazine listed it at No.58 in its 100 Records That Changed The World.Literature:Uncut, Michael Bonner, June 2016, the article originally published in the September 2007 issue.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 3212
ONKYO; a cassette turner amplifier and a Hitachi model HT-40S turntable, both on a glass top gilt metal table with a pair of KEF Model 101 type SP1122 speakers.Additional InformationThese items are sold as decorative only and consultation from a qualified electrician must be used before use in the home.
Lot 495
Denon Stereo System, a complete Denon Stereo System comprising of Amplifier UPA -F88, Mini-Disc player / recorder DMD F88, CD player / recorder UCD-F88, Tuner UTC F88, Cassette player UDR F88 and a pair of speakers SC-F88 (dark brown) all in original boxes and leads, two remotes, all units with two pin leads, very good condition, untested
Lot 1361
A VINTAGE ROTEL COMPONANT HI FI in an oak cabinet comprising of a RP 510 turntable (works as should), a RA 560 Amplifier (works as should), a RT 560 L Tuner (working) , a RD 560 tape player (doesn't play), a pair of Garrard GA 150s speakers (working) and a pair of Bowers and Wilkins BM 4 speakers (working) (PAT pass as a working and working unless stated)
Lot 237
Obviously highly rare, two original control unit covers from Apollo 11. Measuring 48cm in width and 18cm & 9cm high respectively. A pair of highly desirable and original items from this historic space flight featuring the Mission Control ‘spacecraft antenna amplifier switch.’Click here for more details and images
Lot 510
An early RS500 showing just 23,222 miles from new with a detailed history file and recent Paul Linfoot report.Tickford build sheets confirm this car as #215 out of 500 and first registered on the 3rd August 1987The detailed history file includes well stamped service book, numerous MOTs, historical invoices. There are two condition reports from 1991 and 2021Compiled by noted RS 500 expert Paul Linfoot, the 2021 condition report states the boost gauge is present and only fitted to early carsIt also notes that the mileage of 23,222 (atoc) is consistent with the interior, radio, gear knob and original exhaust systemThe car was professionally painted in 2015 and the panels are straight with no signs of rust according to the report which is available pre-auction via emailThe report is also complimentary of the shut lines as we note that the car sustained light damage to the front in its early life and is registered as an insurance loss, damaged and repairedWe welcome any inspection of this beautiful car and its impressive leather bound history file.The Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 was announced in July 1987 and had a mechanically uprated Cosworth engine (more similar to the one to be used in competition), with power boosted to 224bhp, upgraded brakes, modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled. Just 500 three-door Sierra Cosworths were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the RS500, and copy build sheets confirm that this car was number 215.First registered on the 3rd August 1987 as “E321 EPD” the well stamped service book supplied in the incredibly detailed history file shows periodic services consistent with incremental mileage increases and corresponds to the historical MOTs. A condition report dated 31st October 1991 written by Boddington, Mee Consulting Automotive Engineers of Nottingham shows the odometer reading as 2,972 miles and notes that there is slight damage to the N/S/F corner front bumper mounting and “no sign of major accident damage”. With no other reference in the history file to any further accident damage it appears that the 1991 report accounts for why the car appears on some online car history check websites as “repaired and inspected after being previously written off”. It would also be consistent with the low values of the model in the early 1990s and why the insurance loss adjuster may have been stricter with light damage.The car is offered from a small Ford collection and upon inspection we noted that the ECU mounted behind the “RS” panel on the dashboard appears to be the original with the Morrelli stickers covering the screw holes free of tampering. The interior is wholly consistent of a car of this mileage and the rear parcel shelf is “bowed”, a common RS500 characteristic, further confirms the interior’s originality and the first aid kit can be found in the usual spot. The car was professionally repainted in 2015 and presents well today retaining a deep gloss shine. The engine bay was attended to at the same time by respected RS specialist Paul Linfoot who replaced the wing sealer to the replacement wing(s) and fitted new brackets, bolts and screws where appropriate.Paul Linfoot compiled a report on the 17th October 2021, copies of which can be emailed to interested parties pre-auction, and we have, with Paul’s permission, reproduced some excerpts here, which of course can be read in context within the full written report:“The car carries all its correct RS500 unique parts that were fitted during its conversion. The original RS500 bumpers/spoilers and splitters are all in very good condition and fit correctly.”“The interior is in very good condition and consistent with the car's low miles of 23,222, with its original Ford stereo and amplifier fitted and working. The seats and door cards are all correct and in good condition. The original leather gear knob is also present and in good condition, these are often replaced as they didn't wear very well.”“The exterior of the car presents very well, its shut lines are all how they should be and the panels are straight and rust free…The correct pin stripe and (RS500) badge is proudly on display on the front wings and rear tailgate.”“The underside looks original and untouched but solid and again the correct RS500 rear beam sits in place along with an original exhaust system that are usually replaced in favour of a modern stainless steel system.”In relation to the car’s insurance registry status Paul said “It is my opinion that on older cars this is less important and any vehicle should be valued on its present overall condition rather than what may have happened while the car’s value was at its lowest.”We conclude that this car, whilst estimated to reflect it’s damaged-repaired status, should be judged on its current condition, superb history and low mileage. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: SIERRA RS 500Year: 1987Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGG38672Registration Number: E321 EPDTransmission: ManualEngine Number: GG38672 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 23500 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: GreyClick here for more details and images
Lot 323
A 1988 Bang & Olufsen Beogram 4500 turntable record player, serial number 07525480 together with a Beocord 4500 tape deck serial number 07501959 and Beogram CD 4500 CD player, serial number 07674071, Beomaster 4500 tuner/amplifier together with two Bose wall mounted speakers, a Bose acoustimass speaker system,
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