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Lot 304
Hemingway (Ernest) For Whom the Bell Tolls (Scribner, 1940). First Edn., v.g. in original cloth, unclipped d.w., in cellophane wrapper. Tan cloth over boards, discoloured on edges, edges are age-toned, top edge dusty. First issue d.w. (without photographer's name) has a few small tears (loss) to both panels, some closed tears some creasing to head of spine paper but colour is fresh and it looks better than it sounds! (1)
Lot 840
A French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with the backplate stamped with the serial number 31488, the pink porcelain dial decorated with painted flowers to the centre and gilt and coloured swags between each numeral, with black Roman numerals and brass spade hands, with pink porcelain panels to the shaped base and a further curved panel below the dial depicting the head of a female, the ormolu case with shaped sides and with chased and matted gilt floral mounts and surmounted by a matching mount depicting a winner's wreath, an Olympic torch and a quiver of arrows, seated on a carved, shaped gilt-wood base, height 36cm, including base.
Lot 848
A French pink marble clock garniture: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with an outside count-wheel, the backplate stamped with the trademark for the maker A.D. Mougin, along with the serial number 3531, the pendulum bob decorated with a cast-brass basket of flowers, the round white enamel dial having black Arabic hour numerals with coloured swags of flowers between and decorative gilt-brass hands, the pink variegated marble case of serpentine portico form surmounted by a matching marble urn, with corner finials to the centre piece, all with applied gilt-metal mounts, with a pair of matching side pieces, height 42cm. * Biography; A.D. Mougin is recorded as a good maker of French clocks in the late 1800's working at Rue de Turenne, 75, Paris which was also the address used by the trio of clockmakers Marti, Roux and Japy who joined forces in an attempt to defend against the cheaper imports coming into France at this time.
Lot 504
Two English wine glasses and one other: comprising an example with bell shaped bowl set on a single series air twist stem on a conical foot, circa 1760, 17 cm high, another with ogee shaped bowl on a knopped stem containing a single series opaque twist on conical foot, circa 1770, 14.5 cm high, together with a Dutch wine glass. (3)
Lot 857
A William IV mahogany bracket clock: the eight-day duration, double-fusee movement striking the hours on a bell, the round white painted dial with black Roman hour numerals and blued steel clover hands, the mahogany case with canted corners and curved top all with applied carved mouldings, the sides with glazed panels, height 45cm.
Lot 860
James Peters Cambridge, a Regency bracket clock: the eight-day duration, double-fusee movement with shaped plates, striking the hours on a bell, the eight-inch round painted convex dial having black Roman hour numerals and signed Jas Peters, Cambridge, with blued steel moon hands, the Regency mahogany case having brass inlaid decoration, brass fish-scale sound frets to the sides, a gadrooned top surmounted by a cast brass pineapple finial and standing on brass ball feet, height 52cm. * Biography; James Peters is recorded as working in Cambridge from circa 1830 until at least 1840 where he was also known as a barometer maker. J.C. Peters is also recorded as working there from 1858 until 1865.
Lot 858
A Victorian scroll and steeple shaped skeleton clock: having an eight-day duration single-fusee movement with passing strike sounding once at each hour on a bell, the shaped silvered dial engraved with black Roman numerals and having blued steel spade hands, with brass scroll and steeple shaped plates, standing on an ebonised oval base, height 40cm, including base.
Lot 839
Joseph Silvani, Paris: a French ormolu and porcelain mantel clock having an eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell, with an outside countwheel, the backplate stamped Silvani a Paris, the round white enamel dial having blue Roman hour numerals, black outer Arabic five-minute markings, gilt-brass decorative hands and signed Joseph Silvani a Paris, the gilt-metal case having blue porcelain panels either side of the dial painted with putti seated on clouds, with further panels inset below, the case surmounted by a cast figure of a cherub seated within a garden, height 38cm.
Lot 847
A French green boulle mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell, the backplate stamped with the serial number 1281, the round white enamel dial with blue Roman hour numerals, black Arabic outer five-minute numerals and with pierced and engraved decorative brass hands, the waisted green tortoiseshell boulle case with decorative brass only to the front and sides, the front with a glazed panel to allow viewing of the decorative cast pendulum bob, with cast-brass mounts to the front and sides, the rear door with matching boulle work to the inside panel, surmounted by a cast-brass figure of a cherub and standing on matching feet, height 42cm.
Lot 843
Leroy & Fils, Paris, an ormolu and porcelain mantel clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell, with the backplate stamped with the trademark of the movement maker Japy frères, along with the name of the retailer Leroy & Fils, Paris, 1212, the round pink porcelain dial has gold Roman numerals and is decorated to the centre with a winged putto above nautical items, with brass spade hands, the ormolu case having a decorative cast shaped base with the main body having scroll shaped side mouldings and surmounted by a cast cherub sitting on a shell within waves and holding the reigns of two sea creatures, height 32cm. * Biography; Japy Freres was founded by Frederic Japy of Beaucount, born 1749 who first made movements for the clock industry at his factory in 1777, becoming the largest and most commercially important clockmaking concern in France. The business continued after his death.
Lot 864
A French ormolu wall clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours and half-hours on a bell with an outside count-wheel, the backplate stamped with the trademark and serial number of the maker Japy freres, 90716, the round white enamel dial having blue Roman hour numerals, blue outer Arabic numerals and pierced decorative gilt-brass hands, the ormolu case of rococo and scroll design, height 54cm.
Lot 855
A late twentieth century brass skeleton clock: the eight-day duration single fusee movement with an anchor escapement with passing strike on a bell once at each hour, with brass scroll and steeple plates and having a silvered dial with black Roman numerals and decorative hands (hour hand broken), sitting on an oval ebonised base with glass dome (broken), height 40cm, including base and dome.
Lot 870
Fran. Schooc, Amsterdam, a walnut marquetry longcase clock: the eight-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell, the eleven-inch square brass dial having a raised silvered chapter ring engraved with black Roman numerals, outer Arabic five-minute numerals and 'meeting arrow-head' half-hour markings, with engraved scroll decoration to each side of the dial between wheat-ear border engraving, the matted dial centre with ringed winding holes, a subsidiary seconds dial and a date aperture with engraved surround, with blued steel hands and cast-brass female-head spandrels to the four corners, signed to the lower Fran. Schooc, Amsterdam, the walnut case decorated with marquetry inlay depicting an urn with flowers to the trunk door, a symmetrical design to the base and floral decoration to the caddy top, with further inlaid decoration through-out, the hood having three-quarter columns with cast-brass capitals, standing on bracket feet, height 232cm.
Lot 859
George Miles, London a mahogany Regency pad-top bracket clock: the eight-day duration, double-fusee movemen with pull-hour repeat, striking the hours on a bell with engraved border decoration to the shaped backplate repeated to the pendulum bob, the painted seven-inch round convex dial having black Roman numerals and signed George Miles, London, with blued steel moon hands, the mahogany break-arch case with brass inlaid decoration to the front, brass sound frets to the sides, fluted moulding to the lower frieze and surmounted by a brass handle sitting on a brass-trimmed pad-top, on brass ball feet, height 40cm, including handle. * Biography; George Miles is recorded as working in London from circa 1799 until at least 1828.
Lot 628
A pair of Wedgwood pate sur pate oval plaques by Frederick Rhead: decorated in white on a green ground with a single cherub entitled 'The Auctioneer' and 'The Town Crier', the former stood naked before a table of small hearts with a hammer raised in one hand, signed lower left, the latter modelled naked with a raised hand bell and wearing a placard with a heart and Lost or Stolen, signed lower right, each incised to the reverse with a caption, J. Wedgwood & Sons and F.A.R., impressed Wedgwood, circa 1875, 19 cm high, set in gilt brass frames.
Lot 14
Continental porcelain mantel clock, ovoid urn shape form, cherub finial, an attendant lady, scrolled base, floral encrusted and painted in colours, French cylinder movement signed Japy Freres, striking on a bell, height 42cm, and a Continental porcelain pedestal urn, with cherubs and with painted ribbon ties, lacking cover, damaged, height 20cm, (2).
Lot 222
A MIXED LOT: A George III Fiddle pattern basting spoon, crested & initialled, by Solomon Hougham, London 1814, a George III embossed cream jug, initialled, a small late Victorian sugar bowl, initialled, a mounted table bell & a pair of Edwardian breakfast cruets with glass liners; the spoon 12.6" (32 cms) long; 14 oz weighable silver (6)
Lot 19
- Desirable Special Equipment (or 'M') model with 'C'-Type cylinder head - Veteran of numerous European and UK rallies with the XK Register - Body-on refurbishment in 1999 and major engine overhaul during 2014 (circa 1,400 miles ago) The XK120 Roadster (Open Top Sports) is the original XK sports car design and was first seen at the 1948 London Motor Show. With its handcrafted radiator grille, petite "bumperettes" and stunning lines not to mention a 120mph plus top speed, the newcomer was the fastest car then available to the public. The XK120 went on to be the most successful Jaguar XK model in racing and rallying terms, with Sir Stirling Moss's TT win in the rain at Dundrod during 1951 just one of its many successes. The XK engine proved its unbreakability, not only when the XK120 Fixed Head Coupe 'LWK 707' set a world record by averaging 100mph for 7 days and 7 nights in 1952 at the banked Montlhery track but also by powering "C" and "D" Type sports racers to five Le Mans 24-hours victories. Exceptionally long lived, the XK engine was a staple of the Jaguar range from 1948 to 1980. Of the total 30,357 XKs manufactured, 12,078 were XK120s, of which 6,347 were to left hand drive OTS specification. This particular example is the Super Sports derivative with the "C" type cylinder head providing a quoted 190bhp. Built in December 1952 and shipped to Hornburg, the California Jaguar Dealer, in January 1953, it returned to the UK in 1986 and has had only two owners since then. Nick Peace bought the car in 1991, joined the Jaguar Driver's Club and from 1996 to 2012 served as its XK Register Correspondent. He organised the XK Register's Autumn Rallies in Europe, and the UK, for a number of years and his wife continues as the XK Register Treasurer! The following numbered components are reportedly original and match the Heritage Certificate: Cylinder Head W6896-8S (the S suffix denoting its "C" type specification), Cylinder Block W6896-8S, Chassis S673307, Body F5350 and Gearbox JL14081. Although not listed on the Certificate, the Back Axle is numbered as 252 2756X (ratio 3.77:1). The longer tonneau cover is fitted with the roof and side screens stowed behind the seats, all in good condition. In November 1999 a body-on refurbishment was started, stripping back to bare metal, including reskinning the aluminium doors, the 2-pack paint system was used. The engine was disassembled and hardened valve seats incorporated, Poly bushes were fitted to the front suspension. The entire restoration is documented and all the bills are in a presentation folder together with numerous other papers dating back to the car's 1986 repatriation. In 2014 the engine was re-bored, Hepolite pistons fitted, the crankshaft reground, a new clutch assembly installed and the gearbox oil seals replaced. The only concessions to modernity are: a stainless steel exhaust (fitted by Bell Swindon in 2010), Japanese high-torque/ low-current starter motor, aluminium radiator with a Series 2 E Type expansion tank on the bulkhead, Kenlowe fan, 2x 12volt Varta batteries (housed in the original 6v battery boxes) and 15-inch radial tyres. The car is regularly used averaging approximately 2000 miles per year, (1,258 miles since the rebore and 35,800 miles since 1991). Indeed, Mr Peace intends driving it the 164 miles to the Chateau!
Lot 338
Ernest Nagamatsu will be travelling all the way over from LA to drive the Shelby Cobra and Old Yeller at this year's Chateau Impney Hillclimb. Ernest recently made the long trip to the Chateau in April to deliver two very special gifts. Ernest has donated two copies of 'The Legends of Motorsport' book. This book was compiled in the early 1990s and features many rare pictures from the extensive motorsport photography of Dave Friedman, Team Shelby Official photographer in the 1950s. Dave Friedman listed Ernest Nagamatsu in his acknowledgements amongst others as the editing and professional staff who assisted in the preparation of The Legends of Motorsport. One of the books, is a Limited Edition copy, one of only 350, which contains 22 signatures of motorsport legends, as well as the author. These signatures include; Chris Amon, Mario Andretti, Charlie Hays, Parnelli Jones, Phil Hill, Stirling Moss, Derek Bell, David Hobbs, Lother Motschenbacher, Jack Brabham, Brian Redman, Vic Elford, Jody Schecter, George Follmer, Denis Hulme, Jackie Stewart, Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, John Surtees, Jim Hall, Innis Ireland, Rodger Ward and Dave Friedman. The 415 photographs are all in black and white and shows a stunning and representative of the finest in racing photography. This Limited Edition copy will be auctioned during the event and all proceeds will be donated to our charity partner, the Midlands Air Ambulance. The other copy of the book will be used as a prize for the individual that we believe encompasses the spirit of the event.
Lot 403
DAMBUSTERS THE: A Limited Edition 17.5 x 12.5 print depicting the 617 'Dambuster' Squadron Memorial at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire, by artist K. Buckingham (1987), individually signed to the white borders by over fifty pilots of World War II associated with the Dambusters Raid and 617 Squadron, including Bill Howarth, Len Sumpter, Les Munro, James Tait, Bill Reid VC, Joe McCarthy, Ken Brown, Archie Johnstone, Harry Johnson, John Pryor, John Bell, Albert Hepworth, Colin Cole, Benny Goodman, Jock Calder, H. K. 'Duke' Munro, Frank Appleby, Basil Feneron, Bill Pengelly, John Sanders, Des Phillips, Arthur Joplin, Frank Tilley, Reg Spencer, Ross Stanford, Frank Cardwell, John Langston, Danny Daniel, Terry Kearns, Donald Cheney, Freddie Watts etc. Also signed by the artist and numbered 287 of 617. All have signed in bold pencil, with the exception of one ink signature. Rolled and with some light overall surface creasing, G
Lot 79
FOOTBALL: Selection of individually signed cards by various footballers including Derek Dooley, Colin Bell, Carlos Tevez, Phil Neville, Michael Owen, Nat Lofthouse, Gary Lineker, Kevin Keegan, Glen Johnson, David James, Emlyn Hughes, Colin Hendry, Steve Heighway, John Hartson, Alan Hansen, Ruud Gullit, Tom Finney, Dion Dublin, Ronald de Boer, Frank de Boer, Carlo Cudicini, Peter Crouch, Steve Coppell, Ray Clemence, Lee Chapman, Martin Buchan, Trevor Brooking, Billy Bonds, Wayne Bridge, Rainer Bonhof, Franz Beckenbauer, James Beattie, David Batty, Gareth Barry, Sam Allardyce, Berti Vogts, Gianluca Vialli, John Toshack, Phil Thompson, Graham Taylor, Gordon Strachan, Steve Stone, Frank Stapleton, Graeme Souness, Tommy Smith, Pat Rice, Stuart Pearce, Phil Neal, Steve McManaman, Terry McDermott, Gary McAllister, Paul Mariner etc. VG to EX, 179
Lot 357
THOMPSON WILLIAM BELL: (1922-1995) British-born Canadian Physicist, a pioneer in the field of plasma physics. A.L.S., W. B. Thompson, one page, 8vo, Didcot, Berkshire, 20th February 1958, to a gentleman, on the printed stationery of the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. Thompson sends his correspondent an autograph and adds 'You may be able to get a photograph from the UKAEA press office in London - or possibly from some newspaper - the Empire News, I think carried the official one'. The handwriting and signature are a little scratchy in places. Two file holes to the top edge, only very slightly affecting the printed heading, and some light overall foxing. G
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