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Lot 124
PLEASE NOTE: If you wish to view under the bonnet of this vehicle, please ask a member of staff as it is not a conventional hinge. H&H are indebted to the vendor for the following description: 'Born out of a design exercise that coachbuilder Ghia devised for the innovative Fiat Balilla 508 chassis, the 'S' or Sport version entered production in 1933. Benefiting from a tuned 995cc side valve engine, rear-mounted fuel tank and friction shock absorbers, its credentials as a driver's car were cemented the following year with the adoption of an overhead valve cylinder head and close-ratio four-speed manual gearbox. A popular choice on events such as the Mille Miglia, the 508S was typically supplied in kit-form outside of Italy with concessionaires in the likes of France (Simca), Poland and Czechoslovakia responsible for assembly. The British version, of which fifty were produced, differed from its Continental equivalents by dint of having right-hand drive, knock-on wheels and more elaborate instrumentation. In road tests, the 508S customarily achieved 60mph in third gear and 75-77mph in top, a very good performance for a sub-1000cc car in 1935, while in competition the two-seater often vanquished similar capacity MG and Singer opposition! 'BZ 4078' was one of four Balilla 508S cars dispatched in rolling chassis guise from Turin to the marque's English assembly plant in Wembley. Once bodied, the quartet are thought to have been bought by a Belfast car dealer. In 1965, whilst employed at Loughborough University, I was told of a Fiat Balilla 508S long wing spyder at Stow Maries in Essex. On 1st January 1966 I journeyed through a snow storm and bought 'BZ 4078' from its then owner, Bert Smith. Finished in Black with Maroon upholstery, its body tub was tired and scruffy. When I commenced restoration by rubbing down the bodywork I found that the original paint colour had been British Racing Green. I was able to use the original boot lid, bonnet, doors and wheels. The car had been fitted with a replacement Ford 10 engine but unusually this had been allied to the original four-speed close-ratio gearbox. Many of the instruments were missing. It was necessary to fit a new body tub, wings and floor. As original Fiat 508S engine 995cc parts were difficult to obtain, I fitted a Fiat 508C engine of similar design but much more robust. This engine was used from 1937 to 1951 and is a 1089cc OHV unit. The car has done 21 post-restoration miles and has been carefully stored since its rejuvenation was completed. As the engine is virtually new, it will want running-in, the brake shoes have high spots and no doubt adjustments will need to be made. The accompanying buff continuation logbook lists the Fiat's date of original registration as 28th May 1936. Subsequently, DVLA Northern Ireland confirmed its first owner to be John McGrattan of Bangor County Down who together with W. McMillan, Tommy Black and W. Sullivan achieved some notable competition results aboard 'BZ 4078': International County Down Trophy Race, Bangor - 20/6/1936. Driven by John McGrattan to tenth place. Ulster Automobile Club Hill Climb, Craigantlet County Down - 29/8/1936. Driven by John McGrattan in the Nelson Trophy. International Leinster Trophy Car Race, Tallaght County Dublin - 17/7/1937. Driven by W. McMillan with Tommy Black as his designated reserve. Phoenix Park International Grand Prix Meeting - 11/9/1937. Driven by W. McMillan and W Sullivan in a 7-lap handicap. Craigantlet - 27/8/1937. Driven by McMillan, Sullivan and Montgomery. Took three firsts and a third. Knock Club's Car Trial - 2/10/1937. Driven by McMillan to second. International Leinster Trophy Car Race, Tallaght County Dublin - 16/7/1938. Entered by Mrs R.E. Parish (Bangor) and driven by Tommy Black with McMillan as designated reserve. The car was advertised for sale in the 14th November 1958 edition of Autosport by Graham Readett who is the last keeper recorded in the aforementioned continuation buff logbook: FIAT Balilla 2-seater sports, Ford 10 engined with Ford 8 head, twin Sus, good hood and sidescreens, goes well, gearbox and body a bit rough. £100 o.n.o. - Readett, Luton'.
Lot 18
Had it not been for Hillman's 14 model, it is doubtful if the company would have survived long enough to be taken over by Humber in 1928. It evolved from the 1327cc 9 model that had established Hillman as a recognised motor manufacturer, and featured: a 1953cc four-cylinder engine with detachable cylinder head; conventional four-speed non-synchromesh gearbox with righthand change; four-wheel cable operated brakes; and suspension by semi-elliptic springs all-round. The cost new in 1926, complete with Saloon body, would have been c.£345. Approximately 11,000 examples of the 14 were produced between 1925 and 1930. This delightful four-door Saloon version was tested and much enjoyed by The Automobile magazine in April 2002, at which time the Hillman belonged to a Sally Rossiter. The identity of the coachbuilder is uncertain, but thought to be Charlesworth. 'CJ 8772' is finished in a shade of Deep Blue and trimmed in Black. A very affordable, usable representative of the vintage era.
Lot 15
To include - A full size brass 'Motor Union' member's badge, reputedly dating from turn of century, numbered and named. Marked 'Manufactured by D. George Collins, 118 Newgate Street, EC' and 'The Use of this Badge is Subject to the Regulations of the Union'. Believed an original first series badge with larger detachable wings rather than later smaller 'all in one' cast wings. Together with a selection of RAC (Royal Automobile Club) and AA (Automobile Association) badges, dating from c1915 through the 1970s, including some scarce examples. Varied condition. (9)
Lot 20
A very good Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, manufactured for display on the 40/50HP six cylinder Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost automobile, this being the rarest type, reputedly produced for only six months back in 1911, having various correct period dating features including the hollow under base area & most importantly the words 'Rolls-Royce Limited 6th FEBRUARY 1911' around the base area, as opposed to all later Silver Ghost mascots which read 'Rolls-Royce Ltd FEB 1911'. This rare mascot features the signature of Charles Sykes across the top of the base area and no under-wing markings, which is correct on all pre-World War One examples. A stunning and impressive item of the very finest detail, silver plated finish on bronze base metal, original mounting stud and fittings, mounted to a period display base. The largest, most impressive and rarest of al Rolls-Royce mascots.
Lot 23
An impressive Minerva Goddess Head mascot for the eight cylinder AL-series Minerva cars of the late 1920s and early 1930s period, by the Flemish sculptor Pierre de Soete; (the AL being Minerva's finest automobile), the mascot signed P. de Soete to the side and numbered to the opposite side, exceptional attention to detail and finish, complete with the original fitted Minerva AL-series "MM" (Minerva Motors) scripted radiator cap, plated finish. Offered with a large nickel-plated/enamel Minerva motors lapel badge, again offered in excellent condition. (2)
Lot 398
A substantial Victorian tin trunk with domed top and hinged lid, with brown painted finish and highlighted handles, corner plates and lock plate containing a miscellaneous collection to include a large quantity of vintage cigarette cards, a small vintage Merrythought soft toy in the form of a panda, a vintage patented automobile lamp, vintage games boards to include Sorry, draughts and chess, boxed Chad Valley metal puzzles, timber pieces, playing cards, the game Auctioneer, Bakelite draughts and a further Bakelite box, timber chess pieces, etc
Lot 407
Vintage motoring effects to include a Smiths speedometer and one other, a cast iron foot pedal, an Automobile Association radiator badge, a boxed Desmo No 11 foot pump, a vintage lamp stamped - Made by Joseph Lucas Limited, Birmingham, England, a racing/driving helmet, a vintage fuel can, two books to include Trackin' with Briggo, Barry Briggs MBE and Ivan Mauger's Speedway Extravaganza, edited by Ivan Mauger MBE and Peter Oakes
Lot 432
A vintage bus conductor's ticketing machine stamped for London and numbered 70083 together with a vintage timber hinged unit containing a variety of unissued paper bus tickets, a chromium and enamel automobile badge reading - God Save The Queen 1953, adorned with three miniature Union Jacks, a glazed case containing a selection of Girl Guide enamel and other badges, a Girl Guide Association belt, a vintage felt cap, etc
Lot 454
A miscellaneous collection to include a writing box with marquetry inlay containing a small gilt framed pencil study of a seated cat, a turned oak lidded box of cylindrical form with beaded border and cabochon set top, a viewing lens on tripod stand, a small terracotta clay lamp (possibly Roman), a cast metal automobile mascot in the form of a standing female figure, a heavy antique cast metal two handled vessel, timber chess pieces, an oak paper tidy, etc
Lot 618
DUNCAN ISADORA: (1877-1927) American Dancer. Rare vintage signed postcard photograph of the elegant Duncan standing in a full length pose. Signed ('Isadora Duncan') in fountain pen ink to a light area of the image with an additional greeting, in French, and the date, 15th July 1913, in her hand. Addressed in her hand to Miss Bertha Durmont to the verso. Autographs of Duncan are rare in any form following her untimely and tragic death in an automobile accident. About EX £500-600
Lot 229
RAVEL MAURICE: (1875-1937) French Composer. An unusual autograph envelope signed ('Ravel') in the return address, addressed in the composer's hand to Madame Fernand Dreyfus in Paris. Signed by Ravel in the lower left corner in his capacity as a military lorry driver. Post marked at Paris to the verso, the date only partially legible, and with a circular Convois Automobile - Services Postal stamp to the recto, only very slightly affecting part of the address. Some very light, minor age wear, otherwise VG Madame Fernand Dreyfus - mother of Alexis Roland-Manuel (1891-1966) French Composer & Critic, a pupil, friend and biographer of Ravel. Ravel had joined the Thirteenth Artillery Regiment as a lorry driver in March 1915. Some of the duties the composer undertook in this role during World War I placed him in mortal danger, driving munitions at night under heavy German bombardment.
Lot 1010
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION BADGE and numbered 880816 14.5cm high together with a smaller Automobile Association badge number 33179A and also a Royal Automobile Club associate members badge with enamel Union Jack and number A28087 and a Royal Automobile Club associate Northern India badge (4)
Lot 29
A 1933 Singer 9 Le Mans, registration number AKO 352, chassis number 60047, red. This 1934 Series car was originally purchased by Mrs C G Scudamore, a serial purchaser of Singer motor cars and well known pre and post WWII racing driver. This particular car was campaigned on two occasions, once at the 1934 Colmore Trial where she gained a bronze award and a 1934 Women's Automobile and Sports Association (WASA) trial. It would appear that she sold the Singer soon after this. Little is known of its history until the car was purchased by the vendor's family in 1971. During the next 44 years the Singer was stored and used very sparingly only covering a few thousand miles as can be seen by the accompanying MOTs. There is a large history file which contains a brief history of the car during the vendor's custodianship, correspondence from the Singer Owner's Club, receipts, past MOTs, data sheets, spares catalogue and photographs. This charming two seater Singer Le Mans will require some fettling due to its recent lack of use. RF60, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration
Lot 465
A collection of vintage motoring effects to include a brass automobile horn, a cased Ferodo brake testing meter with floor mounting block, a Shell fuel can and a further smaller Esso example, a Goodyear printed tin tyre pressure wall chart, a motorists small cased first aid kit, literature to include a Morris Austin MG100 manual, various road maps, etc
Lot 102
A Royal Automobile Club Association enamelled car badge, R.1742, together with World War I medals including the Victory medal, 1914-15 Star and War medal issued to 42667 CPL A.E. Wilton R.A., a Victory medal and War medal issued to S-11584 PTE.R. McDonald, Ses. Highrs, together with standard World War II medals, a Queen Mary tin, coins, and assorted costume jewellery including pocket watches, brooches, rings, necklaces etc
Lot 213
A gentleman's MG Automobile stainless steel wristwatch, the blue dial with silver Arabic numerals, date aperture at 3 o'clock, on a black leather strap, contained in the original box with papers; and a gentleman's two-tone stainless steel wristwatch, Guess 5ATM, the textured black dial with gold baton and Arabic numerals, three subsidiary dials, on a black leather strap, contained in the original box with papers (2)
Lot 553
A small vintage stitched leather briefcase containing a quantity of automobile badges/effects to include a chromium example with enamel detail - Behold St Christopher and Go Your Way in Safety, a chromium model of a rampant lion, a female model - Eve, a further nude female, prefect plate, numerous AA plates, etc a chromium model of a stylised aeroplane, an oriental paper fan with painted detail of cranes with lacquered timber slats, two pewter work boxes, etc
Lot 586A
A vintage brass automobile horn stamped Deluxe together with a 19th century brass and copper fishing reel stamped Alex Martin, Glasgow, a vintage set of postal scales upon a squared timber base with associated graduated weights and a vintage ladies bead work evening purse in a white colourway with floral and other decoration
Lot 285
The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) brass full members badge - Type 1, A445, c1907-1913, with portrait of Edward VII and enamel Union Flag upon a wheel supported by Mercury, the base stamped Elkington & Co Ltd, 22 Regent Street, 18cm. The RAC attained Royal patronage in 1907 and this badge design was completed in October of that year.
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