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Lot 201
1945 GMC DUKW Transmission: manualMileage:3108The DUKW was designed and developed to solve the problem of resupply to army units who had just performed an amphibious landing. Its name was derived from the manufacturing initials used by General Motors at the time; D designed in 1942, U utility, K all-wheel drive, W dual rear axles. Now colloquially known as a Duck, it was initially rejected by the combined armed services. However, when a United States Coast Guard patrol ran aground on a sand bar near Provincetown, Massachusetts, an experimental DUKW that happened to be in the area had no trouble in rescuing the seven stranded Coast Guardsmen when more conventional craft had been prevented from doing so. The military opposition to the DUKW soon melted.This General Motors DUKW is one of the largest lots ever offered by Historics. Manufactured in 1945 it is one of the last 150 ever made.This DUKW has only had two owners. You could say three, as the US government ordered them to be manufactured, but never took delivery. The first owner was the Tennessee Valley River Authority who purchased six or more in 1945. They fell out of use in the 1980s and Mr. Glyn Hewitt of Hewitt Marine purchased this one. He shipped it over in 1988 and added it to a pile of DUKWs in a field in Barrow on Soar, Leicestershire. Following a lengthy ordering delay the vendor took delivery in January 2000. Two Varta lorry batteries give 24 volt starting power and it was on the road but the petrol engine seized so Rex Ward of Reading did a diesel conversion in 2003, fitting a six-cylinder Bedford 330 diesel engine which, we are told, has proven to be reliable, starting first time, every time. He also put in air over hydraulic brakes, a marine synchromesh gearbox and new brake cylinders all round, this made a much safer vehicle with much better braking. This DUKW has had two major mechanical overhauls, in January 2000 and May 2012. Both by DUKW specialist Rex Ward of Reading. Engine and drive train accessories re-newed or repaired as necessary.It is unusual to find a DUKW in such good order and with as many original features as are displayed on GSL 629, these include an original kedge anchor by Danforth Berkeley and the original Garwood Detroit winch with fitted wire, two US fuel cans on the rear deck, new three-part canvas, new metal (tyre) chock, original hinged passenger seat with original cushions, and a full set of canvas support irons and all original floor boarding in rear load area .Also in the rear loading area is a secure box containing gear oil, wheel brace, and a tin containing the bronze bungs which seal the bilge drain hole and the breather holes in the prop shaft outer housings. These are extremely rare, and when fitted are outside the underneath of the hull. It has the original bilge pump which works at an incredible 300 gallons a minute and also present are two good spare wheels with fitted tyres which have the seventeen good nuts for the removeable tyre retaining ring. There are two correct pattern front tyres which were imported from the USA at a cost of £900, four good rear tyres and a good spare on the rear deck. There are also six spare, part-worn, tyres which could be used for a display vehicle but not for road use. It should be noted that the DUKW tyre size is almost unique in American WWII vehicles.Our 81 year old vendor tells us that he regularly takes the DUKW from its custom built barn to military vehicle days at Debach airfield near Ipswich and Rougham airfield near Bury St. Edmunds. He also says that the 100 mile round trips at 35mph are enough for him. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and a comprehensive history file containing various bills receipts and photographs, this road ready DUKW is a real head turner and is offered with a sensible reserve. Potential buyers should note that GSL 629 has not been on the water for a number of years and should be fully inspected before doing so. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 215
1970 Land Rover Series IIA 88’’ Transmission: manualMileage:50020The Land Rover Series IIA is considered by many to be the hardiest Series model constructed. It is also quite possibly the model that features most strongly in the general public's perception of the Land Rover, from its many appearances in popular films and television documentaries set in Africa throughout the 1960s, such as Born Free. In February 1968, just a few months after its manufacturer had been subsumed, under government pressure, into the Leyland Motor Corporation, the Land Rover celebrated its twentieth birthday, with total production to date just short of 600,000, of which more than 70% had been exported. This example has recently been treated to an external restoration by marque specialist, Stuart Brown. The body and paintwork were refinished in the original Bronze Green and Limestone, all four wheels were refurbished, and seals, lamps, gaskets, hinges and other external parts were replaced or renewed where necessary, retaining the originality of existing parts wherever possible. Other works completed included a comprehensive brake overhaul, specialist roof lining and a new starter motor replaced by VR Autos Ltd. The chassis is also reported to be in very original and strong order and has more recently been treated with underseal protection while the interior and engine bay have largely been untouched to preserve an original patina. Showing a mere 49,800 on the odometer, the mileage is believed to be genuine with paperwork and various MoT test certificates indicating a gradual, incremental increase of mileage over the last 14 years of documented history. The history file that accompanies this Land Rover includes various sundry invoices, previous MoT test certificates from 2007 and the UK V5 Registration document. Parked in a dry barn for the last few years and regularly driven on weekends, this Land Rover has been serviced and maintained when necessary and comes to the market with a fresh service prior to sale. We are informed this Land Rover will be driven to the auction by the current vendor who describes the car to run beautifully. We are sure this well-presented example will bring huge amounts of fun to the new owner. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 231
1955 AC Ace Transmission: manualMileage:2An influential and widely imitated design, the AC Ace (and its Cobra derivative) could trace its origins back to a one-off sports-racer built by chassis engineer John Tojeiro for Cliff Davis in 1952. The success of Davis' Tojeiro sports-racer prompted AC Cars to acquire the rights to the design, which was put into production in 1954 as the Ace. The Davis car's pretty Ferrari 166 inspired Barchetta bodywork was retained, as was Tojeiro's twin-tube ladder frame chassis and Cooper-influenced all-independent suspension, but the power unit was AC's own venerable, 2.0 litre, long-stroke six. Designed by AC co-founder John Weller, this overhead-camshaft engine had originated in 1919 and with a modest 80bhp (later 100bhp) on tap, endowed the Ace with respectable, if not outstanding, performance. Nevertheless, in tuned form the Ace enjoyed great success in production sports car racing, winning its class at the Le Mans 24 Hour Race in 1959.In 1954 AC added a hardtop version - the fastback-styled Aceca - and both models later became available with the more powerful Bristol engine before production ceased in 1963. Towards the end of production, the Ace was also available with the 2.6 litre overhead-valve Ford Zephyr engine installed. Only 223 cars were delivered with the 2.0 litre AC engine compared with 463 Bristol-engined cars and a further 37 Ford-powered examples.Chassis number ‘AE44’ is one of the earliest production cars, finished by the factory in green body colour, trimmed in beige leather and fitted with the AC six-cylinder engine ‘UMB2102-H’. Supplied as Ex-Works on 31st January 1955 and brokered through Swanmore Garage, Bournemouth to its first custodian Mr. F Richards of Poole, Dorset.The next significant owner was Mr. H.E.M Russel of Danemoor, Malvern. He was the custodian of the car from 1975-1999, during this time it was solely used for gentle road use. Shortly after the car was marketed by The Car Centre in 1999, it passed to the most recent custodian who embarked on a, from the ground up, body-off restoration to the highest standard. Brooklands Motor Cars Ltd were approached to attend to all the chassis work for the motorcar, including local repairs whilst retaining as much of the original framework as possible. The rest of the restoration was kept to the highest standard including a full rebuild of the current engine ‘UMB1219’ by Tyler Motorsports of Kingstone, Hereford. Coachwork, paintwork and the upholstery were undertaken by AC Heritage Works, based at Brooklands. The period livery consists of a black leather interior paired with the period AC racing green. A fitting colour for the Ace as in 2019 it was the 60th anniversary since the AC works team won their class at Le Mans in 1959.We are delighted to present AE44 to the auction, it’s the first time this car has come to the market in two decades. Whether you desire to participate in some of the most prestigious vintage motoring events such as pre 1957 Mille-Miglia or feathering the straight-six on country roads, we are sure this Ace will exceed all expectations.Please find the full specification of this nut and bolt rebuild below.- Fully rebuilt engine - replace top half of block and machine - white metal main bearing and line bore- six new liners and pistons (high compression)- regrind crank, balance engine parts- steel flywheel lightweight- steel conrods- 12 stainless steel valves with bronze valves guides- 12 valve inserts- performance camshaft competition roller rockers- surface head to remove grooves and block off the waterway- 12 rocker lash pads- new uprated oil pump- modified sump to prevent oil surge and new water pump- new timing chain- new spark plugs leader and holder- vernier timing gear- billet inlet manifold- new studs, bolts and nuts- front pulley conversion- rebuilt four-speed gearbox with overdrive- steering rack conversion- front disc brake conversion with braided brake lines- bespoke stainless steel side exit exhaust- alternator upgrade- upgraded SU carburettors- remote oil cooler and filter and electric fuel pump- 6 x 15 wire wheels- 185/80R15 tyres with full spare wheel- new curved windscreen- Black Wilton carpet - Connolly leather upholstery with Everflex tonneau cover- Moto-Lita 15” steering wheel- Smiths Gauges and remote oil filter - aluminium fuel tank and aluminium radiator- balanced clutch assembly- new wiring loom.- full suspension rebuild with all bushes, pins etc replaced. Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.
Lot 1653
An early 20th c. Mahogany Wardrobe having to the right hand side a flight of three short drawers with bronze coloured drop handles, a raised and fielded doored press cupboard over and to the left hand side a bevel plated mirror-doored hanging cupboard, 70 3/4" high x 53" wide x 23" deep and standing on bracket feet.
Lot 46
A London Underground Bond Street enamel 'bullseye' roundel sign,in bronze frame and mounted on painted backing board,sign width 61.7cm, height 50cm, overall width 63.7cm, height 52.2cmCondition: Overall in good condition, wear to enamel on top edge of the sign, some streaks and spots to enamel semicircles, most visible in white areas, 2cm loss to bottom left corner of the nameplate, spotting and pitting to the bronze frame, as well as some light scratches, small chips to backboard
Lot 69
A London Underground Marble Arch enamel 'bullseye' roundel sign,with bronze frameheight 50.5cm, width 61.5cmCondition: The roundel enamel sections are in three parts, with one being loose to the frame and others being taped in place, losses to the Marble Arch nameplate corners and bottom, small marks and scuffs to the semicircles, some scratches to the frame
Lot 51
A London Underground Holborn enamel 'bullseye' roundel sign,in bronze frameheight 50cm, width 61.2cmCondition: sign is in three parts plus the frame, two of which have been taped on to the frame whilst one is loose, some scratches and surface marking to the enamel sign which is generally obscured once placed in the frame, frame has scratches and paint stains on the outer edge
Lot 206
A Road Transport & General Insurance Company Limited bronze sign,with shaped top and printed lettering,heoght 45.7cm, width 30.6cmCondition: some large pits to the surface, rust, scratches and stains, slight buckle to the sign in the middle IMPORTANT: ALL TRANSPORT SIGNS AND EPHEMERA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM OUR OFF SITE WAREHOUSE IN BECKENHAM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 0208 468 1010 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT
Lot 47
A c.1930s London Underground enamel direction sign showing 'WAY OUT / AND TO / PICCADILLY LINE / PLATFORMS 3, 4 & 5','WAY OUT' inside bullseye pierced by three-flight arrow facing right, possibly from Holborn station, sign in bronze frame and mounted on backing board,height 45.7cm, width 76.2cmCondition: The sign has had several losses and areas of retouching, notably to the white enamel just below the arrow flight roughly 3cm square but has dribbled to the left, a 1cm spot below the 'T' in 'OUT', and some white filler on the second 'C' in 'PICCADILLY', loss to the enamel about 1cm long in bottom left hand corner, there are a number of black and blue streaks to enamel surface, discolouration lines to top, left hand side and bottom edges, a number of light surface scratches, scratches and spotting to bronze frame, See the London Transport Museum collection for a similar sign with arrow facing to the left, reference number 1997/1509, described as probably from Holborn station
Lot 217
A large Westminster Bank Limited bronze sign,height approx. 61cm, width 100cmCondition: knocks and scuffs to the sign, extremely heavy IMPORTANT: ALL TRANSPORT SIGNS AND EPHEMERA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM OUR OFF SITE WAREHOUSE IN BECKENHAM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 0208 468 1010 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT
Lot 209
A Lloyds Bank and a National Provincial Bank bronze sign, the first with embossed lettering inside a border, (2) first height 22cm, width 36cmCondition: first has chips, stains and corrosion to sign surface, second has losses to each corner and corrosion present IMPORTANT: ALL TRANSPORT SIGNS AND EPHEMERA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM OUR OFF SITE WAREHOUSE IN BECKENHAM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 0208 468 1010 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT
Lot 45
A London Underground Oxford Circus enamel 'bullseye' roundel sign,in bronze frame and mounted on backing board,sign width 61.7cm, height 50.2cm, overall width 64.1cm, height 52cmCondition: Overall in good condition with some small surface markings, very slight losses to the enamel but not very perceptible, scratch to nameplate intersecting first 'O', rubbing and scratching to bronze mount, some streaks of white on outer rim of bronze frame, chips and small losses to backing board
Lot 205
A Barclays Bank Limited bronze and enamel sign,from a Sheffield branch, inscribed with 'UNIVERSITY BRANCH / GLOSSOP ROAD', inside a reeded moulded border with four drilled holes for mountingheight 36.8cm, width 39.4cmCondition: some marks and staining to the surface, oxidisation to the frame, IMPORTANT: ALL TRANSPORT SIGNS AND EPHEMERA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM OUR OFF SITE WAREHOUSE IN BECKENHAM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 0208 468 1010 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT
Lot 44
A London Underground Tottenham Court Road enamel 'bullseye' roundel sign,in bronze frame and mounted on painted backing board,sign height 50.2cm, width 61.7cm, overall height 52cm, width 64.1cmCondition: Overall in good condition, some very small pin holes, scratches and marks to red and white enamel, notably a few faint streaks on the lower semicircle, some markings to nameplate, a series of small dings to the bronze mount between 4-5 o'clock, and some other surface markings, some chips to backing board
Lot 207
A General Accident Fire & Life Assurance Corporation bronze sign and an Agency County Fire Office Ltd sign, first with lettering within an applied beaded border, (2)height 59.2cm, width 45.7cmCondition: top section of the border is unattached and corner pieces are missing, other marks and stains, second has marks and scrapes to surface IMPORTANT: ALL TRANSPORT SIGNS AND EPHEMERA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR COLLECTION FROM OUR OFF SITE WAREHOUSE IN BECKENHAM BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. PLEASE CALL 0208 468 1010 TO ARRANGE AN APPOINTMENT
Lot 2033
* BENNO SCHOTZ RSA (ESTONIAN 1891 - 1984), WELCOME bronze sculpture on wood plinth, incised signature "Benno Schotz", titled in presentation plaque 35cm high, including plinth. Note: Benno Schotz was born to Jewish parents, Jacob Schotz, a watchmaker, and Cherna Tischa Abramovitch, in Arensburg, Russia (now Kuressaare, Estonia) in 1891. He was educated at the Boys Grammar School of Pärnu, Estonia. Later he studied at the Grossherzogliche Technische Hochschule in Darmstadt, Germany. In 1912, he immigrated to Glasgow, where he gained an engineering diploma from the Royal Technical College and from 1914–23 worked in the drawing office of John Brown and Company, Clydebank shipbuilders while attending evening classes in sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art. Schotz became a full-time sculptor in 1923 and subsequently a member of the Royal Scottish Academy, Head of Sculpture at the Glasgow School of Art (a post he held from 1938 until his retirement in 1961), and later, in 1963, Her Majesty's Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland. His pupils included Hannah Frank, Paul Zunterstein and Inge King (née Neufeld). His homes at West Campbell Street and later Kirklee Road were a focus for meetings of artists, writers, actors, and politicians. His first solo Glasgow exhibition was at Reid's Gallery in 1926 and his first in London at Alex Reid and Lefevre Ltd (Lefevre Gallery) in 1930. He was also a member of Glasgow Art Club, alongside recently arrived refugee artists Jankel Adler and Josef Herman, for whom he organised local Jewish community support. In 1942 he organised the important 'Jewish Art Exhibition' at the Glasgow Institute as an act of Jewish cultural identity during the Second World War. In 1981 Schotz was made a Freeman of the City of Glasgow and in the same year, Gordon Wright published his autobiography, Bronze in My Blood. During his career, Schotz produced several hundred portraits and compositions including figure compositions, religious sculptures, semi-abstracts and modelled portraits, the majority located in Glasgow and the surrounding area. A major retrospective exhibition of his works was held at the Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh in 1971. He was Life-President of the Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts as well as Honorary Member of both the Royal British Society of Sculptors and the Royal Institute of Architects in Scotland. His last sculpture was executed less than six weeks before his death, aged 93. He was a committed Zionist and was buried in Jerusalem. His work is represented in numerous UK collections including The National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh City Art Centre, The Kelvingrove Art Gallery, Aberdeen Galleries, The Scottish National Portrait Gallery, BBC Scotland, The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow Museums & Galleries, The Peoples Palace (Glasgow), The Scottish Jewish Archives Centre, Ben Uri Gallery & Museum (London) and the House of Commons (London). His work is also held in various public collections in Israel. Christie's held a major Studio Sale of Benno Schotz's work in Glasgow in 1997.
Lot 232
A CHING DYNASTY CAST BRONZE CHINESE CENSER, two handled form, bearing Arabic script panels to the body, raised on three lug feet, cast six character seal mark to base, the mouth 13cm in diameterCondition report: there are some stains to the surface, chips/blemishes/dents to the surface. Base of one foot has casting fault, small hole. Interior rough, dirty, Verdigris colour.
Lot 1181
Fine quality Theodore Alexander mahogany circular extending dining table in the manner of Theodore Alexander Robert Jupe, the crossbanded top upon four gun barrel turned pillars to the octagonal plateau and four curved supports terminating with bronze caps and castors, bearing plaque, 80" diameter fully extended, leg height 27.75"
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Lot 144
A modern moorcroft vase of slender form by Nicola Stanley decorated with hares in a winter landescape and with painted date 2007 to base, togther with a modern moorcroft lindisfarne pattern vase. Ovoid form and a Richard Cooper and company bronze puffin ltd edition 143/150 with certificate and a small bronze hare (4)Both Moorcroft vases with noticable crazing
Lot 1088
Yorkshire; archaeology. A small collection of Yorkshire and archaeology reference, including: Thomas Hurtley, A Concise Account of Some Natural Curiosities in the Environs of Malham, in Craven, Yorkshire, 1st edition, London: at the Logographic Press, by J. Walter, 1786 (8vo, contemporary tree calf, rebacked, front inner hinge gone, complete with half-title and 3 engraved plates); John Evans, The Ancient Bronze Implements, Weapons, and Ornaments, of Great Britain and Ireland, 1st edition, 1881 (8vo, original cloth, rubbed, front inner hinge cracked, bookplate of Oliver Henry North Esq.); W. Boyd Dawkins, Cave Hunting: Researches on the Evidence of Caves respecting the Early Inhabitants of Europe, 1st edition, 1874 (8vo, original cloth, recased, frontispiece excised); and various others similar (2 boxes) Sold as seen.
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