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Lot 20
A Pair of Late 16th/Early 17th Century German or possibly Dutch Bronze Pricket Sticks. The spikes rivetted to a disc fitted into the drip pan and fixed with three further rivets. The hollow heavy ball knopped stems leading down to a flared, lathe-turned bases, 9½ ins (24 cms) in height [see 'Making Fire & Light' by John Caspall, Page 66, Figure 107].
Lot 232
A Large Collection of Archaeological Finds from an amateur Collector: mostly labeled with dates and locations to include; a green stone age axe head, other Paleolithic axe heads, arrow heads, flint cutting tools and knives, also bronze age and Roman pottery shards, fossils and stone samples, all housed in three wooden cases together with a 19th century mahogany cased brass & iron microscope by Newton, Temple Bar, London.
Lot 493
A Flamboyant 19th Century Rococo Style Carved & Painted Wall Mounted Water Fountain. The copper cistern housed in a scrolling urn festooned with a garland of flowers and having a crested lid carved with a cascade of water enhanced by glittering mica. The bronze water tap cast in the form of a sea shell. The scallop shell basin raised on a scrolling pedestal crested with foliage, 80 ins (203 cms) in height, 29 ins (74 cms) wide, 20 ins (50 cms) deep.
Lot 73
A Neo-Gothic Bronze Twelve Branch Chandelier. The centre stem surmounted by the figure of crowned Madonna with suspension ring through her crown, above two graduated tiers of six scrolling candle branches sprouting quatrefoils and berries. The dolphin head pendant finial bearing a ring, 41 ins (104 cms) in length, 24 ins (61 cms) in width.
Lot 74
A 17th Century Continental Bronze Chandelier. The knopped stem having an upper disc with six slot on reflectors. The lower disc bearing six scrolling candle branches surmounted by spire finials; the tenons numbered by a series of dots corresponding to the mortise slots above a large globe bulb and ring-turned pendant finial, 21 ins (54 cms) in length, 24 ins (61 cms) in width.
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Lot 115
A rare enamelled advertising pin badge, produced in Slovakia around the 1910 - 1914 period, constructed of bronze, with original securing pin to reverse side. Enamelled in three colours, featuring the early 'smoking Monsieur Bibendum' character. Offered in excellent original condition, together with a postcard of a similar vintage advertising the same product. 3cm diameter.
Lot 180
This mascot also known as the 'The Storm' depicts a terrified girl bent forward facing the wind, with her dress blowing behind her and trying to keep her balance against the gusts, originally commissioned for Hermes in 1921 and marketed in the UK by Finnigans, London, sculpted by G.Poitvin, in silvered bronze and carries the Contenot-Lelievre foundry stamping to the side of the base, also signature of G.Poitvin plus Casset, Lyon to top of the base, a fine mascot in totally correct original condition, with wonderful patination. Height 7_ ins.
Lot 192
A rare MG Tigress Mascot by French sculptor Casmir Brau, also known as the 'Brau Panther.' Constructed of patinated bronze, as originally fitted to MG 18/80 & 18/100 cars. This mascot was also fitted to some Jaguar models before the war as a replacement for the less attractive factory mascot. Mounted to a period brass radiator cap and approx. 8" in length.
Lot 197
A magnificent Edwardian Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy mascot for the 40/50HP six cylinder Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost automobile, this being the rarest type, produced for only 6 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 other 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, deep original pre-war nickel-silver plated finish on bronze base metal, mounting stud and fittings, mounted to a period radiator cap. H&H are delighted to offer this type of Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost mascot for only the second time since 1993.
Lot 2018
- Believed unique fastback coachwork by Barker - Exhibited during October 1931 Salon d'Automobiles, Grand Palais, Paris - Purchased in 1933 by the then-Marquis de Portago (father of Alfonso de Portago) - Subject to a painstaking two and a half year restoration to exacting standards completed in 2011 - 2012 Best in Class and Best in Show at RREC Annual Rally - 2013 Best in Show at NEC Classic Motor Show - Known as "Arabella", she is finished in her original colour scheme of Green and Cream We are indebted to the vendor for his assistance in producing the following description: My quest for a 20/25 began in 2007. After inspecting many cars, I heard rumours of a Barker bodied example in Lincolnshire. Having met the owner, I had to accept she was not for sale! However, I continued to visit on a regular basis and eventually, in May 2008, he agreed to sell. By now an RREC member I began researching the car's history. The first thing of consequence was that the engine plate was in French and the fuel gauge and speedometer were calibrated metrically. All became clear when I obtained copies of the build sheets containing the magic words "Paris Show Car" therein. My enthusiasm hit the roof! Having located photocopies of the October 1931 editions of Motor and Autocar it was evident she had two tone paintwork but, of course, the illustrations were in black and white! They did reveal, however, that the top half of the car was darker than the bottom. They also showed she originally sported wheel discs and a sunroof. The rear bumper had been remanufactured by the previous owner who made an excellent match to the original. We decided to progress with the body repairs, keeping an eye for traces of the original colour scheme. I remember our first sight of this as if it was yesterday - green and cream! It took time to be satisfied with a colour match, but after weeks of experimentation we felt it was perfect. I was lucky to be using a small body shop outside Grantham whose approach was as fastidious and perfectionist as my own. The chromework was re-plated and the bonnet hinges remade in stainless steel because, having seized, they caused it to distort when opened. In removing the hinges the original rivets had to be sacrificed. I purchased replacements but they stood too proud. A retired friend heard of the problem and offered to machine over 400 rivets so their profile matched the originals! He also remade the Barker patented dipping system in stainless steel, putting a grease nipple in the concentric tubes that operate it. At the same time all the dome headed coach bolts on the body were remade in stainless steel. A commercial supplier supplied new wheel discs at enormous cost which were painted to match the body. The original windscreen had delaminated so a new one was obtained. The chrome went back on, the locks were laboriously repaired and the headlamps sent to Sheffield to be refurbished and re-plated. It was time to tackle the trim. Around 1960 'Arabella' (as she is known) had been sold to America spending the next 25 years in Florida. Apart from painting her copper bronze, discarding the wheel discs, and fitting Buick bumpers, the hot weather had played havoc with the interior. The original horse hide leather had become dry and cracked and subsequently re-upholstered in vinyl. Fortunately the original leather was left so upon stripping the vinyl away it was revealed. A small tannery in Southern Spain, who tanned leather by hand in a non-industrialised way, were able to colour match using cow hide instead of the original horse hide. I had tried to locate horse hide but was unable to find a supplier. I already knew a trimmer whose work was of a very high standard and was confident he would maintain the standards already achieved. I wanted the seats upholstered in a 'baggy' way, replicating a 'gentleman's club chair' and am delighted with the outcome. The original stuffing of horse hair and latex was re-used. There were no carpets or headlining present so we chose colours that suited the colour scheme. New door cards were made from marine ply and upholstered to match the interior. Basically the engine and drive train were in good condition, but some original equipment had been "plundered" over time and a number of items were needed to restore the engine compartment. The most difficult were the under trays, which had disappeared, and the starter solenoid, which had been replaced with a modern version. The engine had been worked on by the previous owner and already boasted an aluminium cylinder head and re-metalled bearings. The carburettor proved unreliable and difficult to set up but the addition of new needles solved the problem and she has run perfectly ever since. The engine compartment was tidied and all electrics re-wired using correct colours. After steam cleaning the chassis and re-painting she was much admired by all who saw her. I have been ably assisted throughout by members of the RREC who were always on hand to offer advice and assistance when necessary. During the course of the restoration, which lasted two and a half years, research into the car's history proved very interesting. The first owner, who saw it at the Paris Show in the Grand Palais was a well-known enthusiast for the marque, Captain JF Kruse MC. He owned more than 20 Rolls-Royces in his time and bought 'Arabella' for his wife - a fashionable young lady who enjoyed visiting the clubs of London. The next owner, the Marquis de Portago, who bought the car in 1933, was a personal friend of Captain Kruse having met on the polo pitch at the Hurlingham Club. In 1928, he had had an only son named Alfonso, whose mother used the car until it was disposed of just pre-war. Alfonso became a famous racing driver before his death in the 1957 Mille Miglia. The car spent the war in storage in Montpelier Square, London, emerging in the ownership of another Captain - Captain Drummond MC, a member of the banking family and a distant relative of the Queen Mother. Around 1960 she was sold to an American Serviceman based at Bicester who shipped it to Florida. He registered her '1931 RR', repainted her copper bronze and over 20 years allowed her to descend into dilapidation. She was spotted in Miami and brought back to the UK by Porters of Kensington and, shortly afterwards, c.1985, acquired by the retired motor engineer in Lincolnshire from whom I bought her in 2008. Built as a 'one off' for the Paris Show of 1931, she remains unique although rumours exist of a similar body built on a Phantom chassis. Since completion 'Arabella' has travelled c.16,000 miles. The first ride overseas was to the Classic Le Mans meeting, then a tour was made under the auspices of the "Club d'Auto" around the Champagne vineyards of Epernay. We then attended the Circuit des Remparts at Angouleme before being invited to attend the British Car Club Meeting in St Moritz where we participated in the Rally, negotiating two Alpine Passes of seven and eight thousand feet before coming second in the Concours. She has made two trips to the Goodwood Revival and in 2012 she won Best in Class and Best in Show at the RREC Annual Rally at Rockingham. The achievement shortly afterwards of winning 'Best in Show' at the 2013 NEC Classic Car Show is a fitting testimonial to the craftsmen and friends who have helped to create the masterpiece that is the first Rolls-Royce to win this coveted award.
Lot 204
An original pre-war advertising mascot, depicting the popular cartoon character Mickey Mouse, constructed of painted bronze, signed 'Walt Disney' and 'Mickey Mouse Ltd'. This is the very rare 'arms folded' version and is one of only a handful of survivors. Desmo produced the 'Waving Mickey' mascot in large numbers after this example was discontinued. Offered in good original condition, save for some light wear to the painted finish. Display base mounted
Lot 237
Mercury the god of commerce, travel and thievery, who always carried a caduceus. This style of mascot was adopted in 1914 by the British Royal Signals. First seen portrayed as a mascot in 1917 in an advertisement for Mayo Radiators New Haven Conn. Sales office was at 50th Street and Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia. A very well detailed and attractive bronze accessory mascot, mounted to a marble display base, with affixed Isle of Man badge.
Lot 258
The 'Whisper' mascot was produced after John Walter Edward Scott-Montague, the second Lord Montagu of Beaulieu, commissioned his friend Charles Sykes to sculpt a personal mascot for the bonnet of his Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost; Sykes chose Eleanor Thornton as his model, her being the secret love & secretary of Lord Montague. Sykes set about crafting the figurine of her in fluttering robes, pressing a finger against her lips, symbolising the secrets of their love. The figurine was consequently christened 'The Whisper' & was reputedly optionally fitted to other 40-50HP Silver Ghost cars of the c1911 - 1914 period. This example, offered in very good condition, features nickel plating over the bronze base metal, with Charles Sykes signature and hollow base.
Lot 286
Constructed of bronze with good silver plating, this rare accessory mascot mimics the famous 'Spirit of Ecstasy' by Charles Sykes and was fitted to many Rolls-Royce cars in period by owners that preferred its design to the factory mascots. Marked 'AEL Copyright', display base mounted and offered in very good condition. 7" tall.
Lot 306
The 'Whisper' mascot was produced after John Walter Edward Scott-Montague, the second Lord Montague of Beaulieu, commissioned his friend Charles Sykes to sculpt a personal mascot for the bonnet of his Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost; Sykes chose Eleanor Thornton as his model, her being the secret love & secretary of Lord Montague. Sykes set about crafting the figurine of her in fluttering robes, pressing a finger against her lips, symbolising the secrets of their love. The figurine was consequently christened The Whisper & was reputedly optionally fitted to other 40-50HP Silver Ghost cars of the c1911 - 1914 period. This example, offered in very good condition, features silver plating over the bronze base metal, with Charles Sykes signature. Display base mounted.
Lot 326
A very rare solid bronze and silver plated "Schneider Trophy" car mascot, mounted to an ornate wooden base with silver-plated fittings. A similar example of this piece (offered from the estate of the late R J Mitchell's son) was sold by Dominic Winter Auctions for £27,000 last year. The original full-size Schneider Trophy now resides in the Science Museum, London. These smaller examples are believed to be the 'presentation' versions that were awarded as trophies and mementos for officials, sponsors etc. The trophy was awarded to the fastest seaplane over a 212 nautical mile course. Any country which won the trophy three years out of 5 would be permitted to keep the trophy. Britain completed this in 1931. The trophy is offered in excellent condition, featuring engraved plaques listing former custodians of the award. A superb piece of Rolls-Royce aviation history.
Lot 383
A very attractive Schneider S6B Seaplane accessory radiator mascot, circa 1929 period, stamped 'Rolls-Royce' to the underside of one of the floats. As produced to commemorate the famous Schneider Trophy Races on the South Coast of England at the time, and reputedly awarded to the engine designers, pilots, winners, and officials. Nickel silver finish, on bronze base metal, earlier multi-component example, display base mounted.
Lot 423
A magnificent Icarus factory mascot, designed by Frederick Gordon Crosby, nickel plated bronze construction, the Icarus mascot being commissioned by Walter Bentley for the W.O. Bentley Cricklewood London Factory cars of the 1920s, including the four and a half litre and six and a half litre variants. The mascot signed 'Gordon Crosby' to the side. Good condition.
Lot 468
A rare 'Ballerina Girl' accessory mascot designed by G. Poitvin, 1924-1926, well-detailed silvered bronze figure of a ballerina girl gazing down at the ground, holding the corners of her dress up, whilst standing on her tip-toes, with Contenot-Lelievre foundry stamping to the side of the base. Signed by the sculptor, with numbers. Approximately 15cm tall & display-base mounted.
Lot 477
A good nickel-plated bronze Spirit of Ecstasy, as fitted to c1912 - 14 period 40/50HP Silver Ghost models, signed to the base by sculptor Charles Sykes with patent date 6-2-11, correctly featuring no under-wing markings and a hollow base. Offered in good condition. This is the largest type produced for the 40/50HP Silver Ghost motorcars.
Lot 56
A very rare and important Rolls-Royce solid bronze giant-sized Rolls-Royce Spirit of Ecstasy Showroom Display Mascot, believed to be one of about 25 produced by Charles Sykes for Rolls-Royce Limited in the late Edwardian - 1920s period. Signed to the base Charles Sykes and marked No.5 to the base area. Measures approx. 21.50 inches tall base to wing tip and approximately 15.75 inches tall from the base to top of head. Overall, including the huge and very attractive polished wooden Showroom Display Mount for the Spirit of Ecstasy, the whole measures approx 29.50 inches tall. Offered in absolutely excellent original and well-preserved condition, this magnificent Rolls-Royce Showroom Bronze Spirit of Ecstasy Statue is believed to have been on display at the famous Rolls-Royce Conduit Street, London Showrooms until the 1960s, when it was passed on to another London RR Dealership for Showroom Display, It was in the magnificent Collection of Rare and Important Rolls-Royce Memorabilia of well-know RREC Member the Late Brian Corser until his sad passing in the 1990s.
Lot 76
The late Lord John Montagu was a Member of Parliament and motoring enthusiast. It is documented that he drove his Daimler into the yard of the Houses of Parliament, Westminster in 1899, the car adorned a bronze St Christopher figurine (designed by Charles Sykes) to its radiator cap. Reputedly, this was the first time a mascot was ever fitted to a motorcar and only a handful of the Sykes-deigned St. Christophers are known to exist. £750 £750 - 1000
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