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Lot 106
The Ex-Bill Turnbull1913 Panhard et Levassor 2.2-Litre 12hp X19Registration no. SV 6925Chassis no. 35738Engine no. 35738*Offered from just one ownership of over 65 years*Extensively restored in recent years - now close to completion*Accompanied by a fantastically-detailed related archive*Complete with perfect provenance from new*2155cc 4-cylinder engine - superbly drivableFootnotes:The 12hp Panhard et Levassor X19, UK registration 'SV 6925', is from the same stable as the 1937 Bugatti 57S also offered here. Together they comprise 'The Bill Turnbull Collection', and both reflect the outstanding qualities of their highly enthusiastic, immensely experienced and competent engineer owner in very similar ways.Twin brothers Bob and Bill Stuart Turnbull were born and lived on a fruit and dairy farm in the rural community of Galloway, Alexandra, South Island New Zealand. Their father Alistair Stuart Turnbull, who had served in the First War, was a very practical man and a skilled cabinet maker; sadly, their mother Mary died suddenly when the boys were only seven. From this background emerged two intelligent, self-reliant, capable and industrious boys, and both went on to have successful engineering careers.Before and after WW2 New Zealand was a happy hunting ground for veteran cars and community of enthusiasts which flourishes to this day was already emerging. Recognising their interests, at the age of 16 the two boys were given a 1904 Humberette, on which that they practised their skills and to which the origins of their lifelong passion can be traced. Later, during the 1950s, Bob bought the remains of a 1907 Sizaire et Naudin which he restored, kept, together with the Humberette, and used almost daily up to his death in 2012. Meanwhile Bill in 1954 bought the 1913 Panhard now offered here, which he also kept for the rest of his life The twin brothers also both bought and restored Bugattis; Bob from 1958 an open Gangloff-bodied Type 57 and Bill from 1969 his 1937 Corsica-bodied Bugatti Type 57S. In addition Bill bought and worked upon a Type 23 Brescia Bugatti which he kept from 1961 to 1992. They were indeed identical twins...Against this background one might expect the Panhard to be something special, and it most certainly is. Bill Turnbull bought the car in 1954. Research within his personal archive related to this Panhard reveals two original receipts, recording that he first paid Mr Roger Barratt a deposit of £2 and on May 30, 1954 he followed up with the agreed balance of £13. He immediately set to work tackling jobs from which the average owner would recoil. There is a striking £1 2s 0d invoice 'To balance Panhard crankshaft' from Canterbury University College, where Bill and Bob had studied engineering, dated April 30, 1956. Mr Turnbull used his reliable Panhard quite intensively up to 1960 and there are many fine photographs showing him and the car covering that period. With the Panhard had come rare and interesting provenance documentation which Bill Turnbull later supplemented with his own research. The history file also incudes copies of published accounts of Bill and Bob's adventurous veteran car journeys, a published article by Bill himself and rare original Panhard driver's hand books in both English and French.The surviving original private-car registration document was issued to Miss E.G. Gardner by Christchurch City Council on May 15, 1914. No engine or chassis numbers were required to be entered but plate number '6987' was assigned, and regulations relating to letter size and spacing were printed on the reverse. A new Vehicle Registration Act came into force in 1924 and a replacement certificate was issued to Mrs E.G. Williams (née Gardner) in Christchurch on January 23, 1924. This certificate has also been carefully preserved.It is a wonderful document. In addition to recording engine, chassis and plate numbers it bears on the reverse the names and addresses of all subsequent owners up to and including Roger Barratt and William Stuart Turnbull. Mrs Williams appears to have kept the Panhard from 1914 until 1933 when it passed to Ford Motors of Christchurch, New Zealand.Amazingly, but typically, Bill Turnbull sought out Mrs Williams and drove to meet her in the Panhard. She recognised her old car and sent confirmation by post, enclosing a 'snap' of the car taken during her ownership. Mr Turnbull preserved her note, a small photograph of a boy straining with the starting handle and original envelope is post-marked August 15, 1957.But what of the car? What is its specification? What is a 12hp Panhard like to drive? The high reputation and commanding stature enjoyed by the company during the pioneering years of motoring is well known but the above questions can be answered very fully and specifically in relation to Bill Turnbull's car.The 1924 Registration Document confirms that 'SV 6925' was owned by Andrew Affleck Anderson from June 16, 1947 to December 18, 1951. Andrew Affleck's article 'The Edwardians' appeared in the December 1949 edition of the New Zealand magazine 'Sports Car' accompanied by a photograph of himself in the car. In that article he described his experience of what became Bill Turnbull's car. A verbatim extract from his article follows:It is obviously impossible to begin a series on Edwardians without describing a Panhard first of all. This makes things easier for me since I am the proud owner of one of these cars, but since it is a characteristic example of the medium-priced continental Edwardian I hope I may be excused for starting with my own machine.The car is a 1913 Model rated at 12 R.A.C horse-power and one of the last of the poppet valve Panhards. It is in original condition save for fitting of electric lights. It is, therefore, not one of the famous Panhards of earlier years but it nevertheless retains many characteristics of a race-bred car of the period. The engine is a four-cylinder (bore and stroke 70 x 140=approx..2 litres) with side valves, magneto ignition and fully automated carburettor of Panhard et Levassor patent.Beautifully finished internally the engine peaks at 1500 r.p.m. with normal cruising speed of 1000 r.p.m.; a massive built-up crankshaft is carried on three wide bearings in the cast aluminium crankcase and is splash lubricated as are all working parts; the connecting rods and domed hour-glass pistons. Though lubrication is by splash the oil circulates through a cooler and is automatically replenished from a reservoir. Water circulation is by pump and cooling is most efficient. Power is taken via a rather primitive plate clutch to a four-speed gearbox with right hand control and thence through a spring connection and torque tube to a 3.3:1 rear end. A very advanced feature is that the clutch is totally enclosed and is in unit with the engine and gearbox. On the road she is a delight to handle; the steering is typical of the period being very positive and high geared and the gears though tricky are soon mastered and a very close ratio thrid and top provide a lot of innocent fun in rolling country!!Though 1000 revs is normal cruising speed and equals 30 m.p.h. between 45 and 50 m.p.h. is possible without any bother and the motor runs very smoothly right up to peak revs. Chief attraction lies in the phenomenal power at very low revs. That make it suitable for almost any trials work in spite of that 3.3:1 back axel!! Even the two-wheel metal-lined brakes give considerable stopping power and it takes some brakes to pin down all that 'avoir-dupois' punctually.Her chief features are typical of the period being effortless cruising at very low revolutions and pulling a very high gear ratio, hard positive suspension, hair-line steering, extremely roomy and comfortable coachwork, in fact a c... Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 3
A track rod and drag link to suit Bugatti Type 57/57S,modern manufacture, of correct length and diameter. (2)Footnotes:Lots 3 to 35 Property from the Estate of the Late William Stuart 'Bill' Turnbull, a most remarkable owner.Bill Turnbull, who accumulated the components offered here during his 50-year ownership of the Bugatti Type 57S, offered as Lot 105 in this auction, was a New Zealander, born after his twin brother, Bob, on August 20, 1930.He became an extremely competent professional engineer blessed with innate talents across a broad range of associate practical capabilities, including machining, general metal-working, clock repairing and even wood working to cabinet-maker standards, a skill he used restoring antique furniture as a hobby. Amongst other wide ranging interests he counted antique porcelain, regional architecture and travel.When he and his twin brother were only 16 they were given a 1904 Humberette. In their 20s, Bill Turnbull bought his 1913 Panhard et Levasseur X19 and Bob a 1907 Sizaire et Naudin. Eleven years before Bill acquired his Corsica-bodied Bugatti Type 57S, brother Bob bought an open Gangloff-bodied Type 57.Bill Turnbull settled in England and worked at Dowty Hydraulic Units, Cheltenham, became chief designer at Rubery-Owen, Darlaston, and Kontak Manufacturing in Grantham before in 1986 joining JCB to serve as Chief Engineer of its Hydrapower Division until retirement at age 65.He adored his Bugatti and worked incessantly, to the highest standards, to achieve 'the perfect' programme of restoration and conservation that he truly so nearly completed.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 2
A boxed Royal Crown Derby Imari cabinet plate, decorated in the 1128 pattern, D27cm, together with a Royal Crown Derby dish of lozenge form with acorn detailed twin handles and four conforming feet, decorated in the 1128 pattern, L22.5cm. (2). Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.
Lot 281
The Ladies' Cabinet of Fashion, Music and Romance. Three volumes. 1840/41/42. Hand coloured fashion plates. Uniformly bound in half morocco; together with The Weekly Belle Assemblee. Bound Literature and Fashion periodical. December - June 1835 (4)Click here to view further images, condition reports, sale times & delivery costs for this lot.
Lot 138
Robert Heritage for Archie Shine, a 'Hamilton' Range cocktail cabinet, the two pairs of doors veneered in rosewood and separated by a ridged central drawer, on teak tapering legs, w. 87 cm CONDITION REPORT: CITES Article 10 Transaction Specific Ref: 5907077/01.Please Note: moving rosewood items between GB and NI or between GB and the EU will now require extra paperwork. It is the buyer's responsibility to apply for the relevant certfication and to arrange storage while this takes place.Width 87 cm. Depth 46 cm. Height 115 cm.Structurally sound, legs and base firm with no concerns. Overall in good condition. Some nibbles to the veneers on the top left edge of the surface (illustrated). Marks and minor losses to the varnish above each handle. Two handles look like they have been reglued. Two small scuffs to the left door near the edge. Minor horizontal scuff running parallel to the bottom of the lower doors (illustrated- the auctioneer believe this would probably polish out). Interior generally very clean and tidy although the glass shelf does have two small chips.
Lot 141
A 1960's Danish rosewood and crossbanded two-door office cabinet by BS Mobelfabrik, on square straight legs, w. 92 cm CONDITION REPORT: CITES Article 10 Ref: 596782/04Please Note: moving rosewood items between GB and NI or between GB and the EU will now require extra paperwork. It is the buyer's responsibility to apply for the relevant certfication and to arrange storage while this takes place.
Lot 60
An Avalon teak modular shelving system including two sliding door cabinets, a glazed sliding door cabinet, a fall front bureau, ten various shelves, five uprights and various cross members. CONDITION REPORT: Width 82 cm. One sliding cabinet d. 43, h. 41, Glazed sliding cabinet d. 31 cm, h. 41 cm, bureau d. 44, h. 41, eight shelves d. 31cm, two shelves d. 44 cm. Upright h. 180 cm. Heavy wear throughout and in need of attention. Uprights structurally sound without breaks but heavy rust and wear. Pad feet vary in shape.
Lot 113
A 19th Century Boulle Work / Boullework pier cabinet having red tortoiseshell and brass inlay decoration with hinged door having an oval protruding shield with gilded ormolu mounts. All raised on a gadrooned mounted plinth base. Some loss / wear in places to the brass Measures:: 108cm x 87cm x 35cm.
Lot 154
An antique late 19th Century Victorian / Edwardian Art Nouveau mahogany breakfront sideboard credenza cabinet having a raised gallery back with inset bevelled mirror and carved scroll detailing. The base having a stepped edge with glazed heart & scroll door, blind fretwork flanked by open shelves sections. All raised on carved cabriole legs. Measures approx; 134cm x 122cm x 37xm.
Lot 182
An antique early 19th Century Georgian Country House pine corner cupboard wall mounted cabinet bookcase / vitrine. Stepped cornice top with astragal glazed door with shelved interior, brass pull handle and decorated lock escutcheon. Complete with hanging mounts. Measures approx; 101cm x 76cm x 43cm.
Lot 219
An early 19th Century English antique rosewood side cabinet pier cabinet credenza sideboard bookcase having a mirror back with white marble top joined by turned columns. The win glazed doors revealing fitted interior with multiple shelves. Raised on plinth base with two large columns flanking the doors. Measures: 87cm x 137cm x 49cm.
Lot 246
A large antique early 20th Century Edwardian English mahogany astragal glazed vitrine china display cabinet having a flared cornice top with central bowed glass panel below. Flanked by astragal glazed doors to each side with a series of shelves within. The exterior having decorative floral stenciling to the bottom of each door and central panel with all being raised on back and front cabriole leg supports. Measures approx 178cm x 122cm x 36cm.
Lot 266
A 20th Century Art Deco Queen Anne Revival burr walnut cocktail drinks cabinet of two tiered form, the upper opening to reveal a mirrored interior with glass shelves. The lower housing a fitted interior with all having brass locks fitting to the front the cabinet being raised on a carved frieze and scrolled legs. Measures approx 156cm x 89cm x 42cm.
Lot 27
An antique early 19th Century Chinese Oriental Chinoiserie black lacquer cabinet on stand. Comprises of a twin door cabinet top with fully appointed interior and carved pediment top with twin section open top box raised on a square table stand all raised on tapering square legs. Hand painted gilt decoration with scenes of buildings and decorative borders. Dismantles into three sections for ease of transport. AF condition. Measures approx 130cm x 55cm x 53cm.
Lot 294
An antique late 19th Century Arts & Crafts mahogany hanging bookcase cabinet in the manner of Liberty & Co having a Tudric type pewter plaque to the gallery back inset depicting a pelican or other bird. Two small square stands to the top with two shelved tiers and a lower twin section shelf space. An unusual example. Measures approx; 72cm x 58cm x 15cm.
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