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West Bromwich Albion signed cheque collection includes 12, dating 1980's and 1990s.

A group of three extremely rare Arab Bank Limited partial die proof engraver's test strikes for the obverse of a Jordanian traveller's cheque, each in blue with portrait vignette of Abdul Hameed Shoman, founder of Arab Bank 1890-1974, on oversized paper/card, together with a group of four die proof engraver's test strike vignettes of Abdul Hameed Shoman, comprising three in blue and one in black (all extremely fine). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.

A scarce Thos. Cook & Son (Bankers) Ltd partial banknote progressive die proof engraver's test strike for the obverse of a five hundred dollars traveller's cheque, in red with portrait vignette of Thomas Cook to right side, values to upper and lower near corners, on oversized paper/card (very fine, some handling marks). Provenance: from the personal archive of the late Alan Dow, master banknote engraver to Bradbury Wilkinson & Co and the Bank of England.

A signed Phil Silvers display with cheque, and four assorted prints

James Bond 007 Dr No (1962) A comprehensive A4 folder with many signatures, up to 20 of cast members from the film to include the following items:- Signed card with John Kitzmiller (Quarrel), colour photograph from a scene in the film and other signatures (2) Full Cast & Crew list and a Half Moon placemat from Jamaica (2) Signed card by Dinny Powell Stuntman on the movie together with his picture business card (2) Signed photograph of Ursula Andress and photograph with our client and Ursula (2) Signed card by Joseph Wiseman together with Bond Villain Dr Julius Card and colour photograph (3)Signed cheque by Jack Lord together with colour photograph from a scene in the film with Connery & Lord (2)Signed photograph Zena Marshall (Miss Taro) together with colour photograph (2)Signed photograph of Eunice Grayson & Sean Connery with colour photograph (2) Signed photograph of Yvonne Shiman ( Dr Lily) (1)Signed photograph of Marguerile Lewars and Dr No signed card (Annabel Chung) (2)Signed photograph of Bettine Le Beau and photograph with our client ( Professor Dents Secretary) (1)Signed photograph with Count Prince Miller (Nightclub Dancer (1) Signed card and photograph of Keith Binns ( Crab Key Guard) (2)Signed card by Maxwell Shaw (Communications Operator) (1)Signed photograph and card of Stanley Morgan ( Casino Concierge) (2)Signed photograph of Stanley Morgan with Connery in scene from the film ( Casino Concierge) (1)Signed photograph from scene in the film and signed 007 card of Tim Moxon (Professor John Strangways) (2) Signed film photograph of Charles Edghill (2nd Blind Mice Assassin) (1)Signed card and photograph of Diana Coupland (singing voice of Honey Rider) (2)Still photograph of Connery, Dr No and Honey Rider from the film (1)Signed photograph from scenes in the film of Tim Moxon (Professor John Strangways) (1) (36)Provenance: from the collection of a former supporting actor working in the film industry, amassed over a number of years.Condition Report: CR:-All in very good condition. Recommended to view.

Jack Haley signed cheque dated 11. 5. 74. Certificate of. TV/Film, Entertainment autograph. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

David Niven signed cheque dated 26/3/1962. Mounted and framed below colour photo. Approx overall size 16x12inch. TV/Film, Entertainment autograph. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

Quantity of coins, tokens and bank notes to include 1953 coronation crown, French revolution period 5 sols, Newgate MDCCXCIV prison token, Norwich royal wedding of Prince of wales and princess Alexandra of Denmark March 10th 1865, Louie XIV (1638-1715) brass Jetton, 1923 Weirmar republic bankers cheque, also together with Royal mint 2007 Diamond wedding crown

1916 Hong Kong Shanghai Banking Corporation cheque book.

JAMES 'JIMMY' MCGRORY OF CELTIC F.C., CHEQUE AND SIGNED PICTURE, the cheque made payable to McGrory for £94 and dated February 3rd 1959, signed by Robert Kelly, the signed picture framed and under glass32.5cm x 24cm overall

AR * Peake (Mervyn, 1911-1968). Illustrated Autograph Letter Signed, ‘Mervyn’, no place or date, [?Sark, 1947], to David, in sepia ink, sending some money and mentioning mutual friends, Christmas plans and hearing [Mary Norton’s] ‘Magic Bedknob’ on the radio, ‘Finance seems sticky. Here are two miserably little cheque-lets, but £100 ought to be forthcoming any moment. The snag is Xmas … We heard Mary's “magic” bed-knob on the wireless the other night. Awfully well done. Love to Chick and Wendy from us both’, with a large fantastical long-billed creature playing a semi-circular grand piano drawn to the upper half of the page with text below and the caption, ‘“Let me see - how did that passage go?”’ written at the top, a few minor marks and some slight splitting along folds, 1 page, 4to (225 x 175 mm), tipped onto paper, mount aperture, together with a small pencil drawing of a man’s head on paper, attributed to Mervyn Peake, water stain to lower left area of image, 95 x 73 mm, both framed and glazedQTY: (2)NOTE:The recipient of the letter was most likely William Eric Davis MBE, (1908-1996), better known by his professional name David Davis. He was a British radio executive and broadcaster, working as a voice actor and storyteller. He was the head of the BBC Children's Hour. An accomplished pianist, he joined Children’s Hour as a staff accompanist in 1935. He soon began to perform as a reader too and became Head of Children’s Hour in 1953. He was married to Barbara Sleigh, a children’s writer and broadcaster herself. Mary Norton’s Magic Bedknob was broadcast as a BBC Children’s Hour serial in 1947 and it is likely that Davis was involved in at least one role, possibly as the storyteller. At this date Mervyn Peake and his wife Maeve were living on Sark.

A signed Jake LaMotta Skybrite Inc. cheque, dated 24th October 1955, in frame alongside a photograph of Jake LaMotta 'The Bronx Bull', 53.5 x 35cms wide overall.

Various collectibles including a Burroughes & Watts spot wall-mounting billiards counter, a brass bell style push bridge marker showing suit of cards, a Daguerreotype portrait of a lady, two vintage toffee tins, Martins Bank of Liverpool money box, a tinplate money box, pocket binoculars, children's dressing table set, shell trinket box, four Giles books, a box of Apple Blossom Fine Toilet Soap by Cussons, two vintage cheque books from the early 20th century for the Bank of Australasia, and one cheque book for Lloyds Bank from the early 20th century, various cigarette cards and buttons, etc.

A rare Margarete Steiff G.m.b.H company cheque, for 200 Billion Marks, dated 16 Nov 1923, signed by Otto Steiff —5 ½in. (14cm.) wide - purchased from Pfeiffer Giengen auction in 2000

SALISBURY MARQUESS OF: (1830-1903) British Prime Minister 1885-86, 1886-92 & 1895-1902. A.L.S., Salisbury, one page, 8vo, Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 2nd July 1869, to the Reverend A. Townsend. Salisbury states that he has pleasure in enclosing a cheque (no longer present) ´for the object in respect to which your letter is written´, and further remarks ´I wish that the many claims upon my assistance would allow me to make it larger´. With a contemporary pencil annotation to the head of the page, presumably in the hand of Townsend, ´Reply to request for assistance in restoring the Parish church of Wick St. Lawrence, Co. Somerset. Cheque for £20 enclosed´. VG

MARCONI GUGLIELMO: (1874-1937) Italian inventor & electrical engineer, Nobel Prize winner for Physics, 1909. Marconi is credited as being the inventor of the radio. D.S., Mr. Marconi, in the third person, three pages (separate leaves), 8vo, n.p., n.d. The printed document is a galley proof of an English newspaper article entitled A Day of My Life - Mr. Marconi of "Wireless" Celebrity, with several ink corrections in Marconi´s hand, including altering the title of Signor Guglielmo Marconi to Commendatore Guglielmo Marconi. The article, seemingly published in Household Words, discusses Marconi´s daily work, particularly in connection with wireless telegraphy, and also includes an anecdote relating to autographs, explaining that when he was employed as the Italian ´electrical attache´ to London he was paid by cheque at the rate of three shillings a day, the journalist enquiring what happened to the cheques, and Marconi elucidating ´I had the total amount transferred to the credit of the Italian Benevolent Society in London, and used the cheques as convenient autograph souvenirs (when they were duly endorsed) for distribution among my friends´. Signed by Marconi in the third person to the upper left margin of the first page, ´Proof returned with Mr. Marconi´s compliments´. Some light overall age wear and a few minor tears to the edges, G

GARBO GRETA: (1905-1990) Swedish-American Actress, the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award. D.S., `Greta Garbo´, being a signed cheque, n.p. (New York), 1st August 1982. The partially printed cheque, completed in typescript, is drawn on the Chase Manhattan Bank and is made payable to D.E.-G. & J for the sum of $2,510.67. Signed by the actress in bold purple ink. Bearing to the verso few bank cancellations stamps. Scarce. With two extremely small holes due to a former staple, otherwise VG

FLYNN ERROL: (1909-1959) Australian actor. D.S., Errol Flynn, being a signed cheque, Hollywood, California, 1st June 1946. Flynn's personal cheque is drawn on the California Bank and is made payable to James Fleming for the sum of $40. The perforated bank cancellation does not affect the signature. Bearing to the verso several bank cancellations. VG

FOUJITA TSUGUHARU: (1886-1968) Japanese painter and printmaker. A.L.S., Foujita, one page, 8vo, Paris, n.d., to Jean Avalon, in French. The artist states that he received his correspondent´s letter that morning, and that it had given him great pleasure to know that he had not been forgotten, continuing ´je suis toujours un des admirateur de vos Edition Esculape, mais j´ai ignore jusqu´a ici, et cette apres-midi j´ai recu egalement vos 4 numeros d´Esculape qui sont magnifiques. Je suis tres touche de votre attention et amabilite envers moi, merci. Aujourd´hui evidemment je vous envoi un cheque et voulez vous assez aimable de m´envoyer ces volumes qui m´interresse enormement´ (Translation: ´I am still one of the admirers of your Esculape Editions, but I have ignored them until now, and this afternoon I also received your 4 issues of Esculape, which are magnificent. I am very touched by your attention and kindness towards me, thank you. Today of course I am sending you a cheque and would you be so kind as to send me these volumes which are of great interest to me´). VG

[CARTER HOWARD]: (1874-1939) English archaeologist and Egyptologist who discovered the Tomb of Tutankhamun in 1923. T.L.S., Alfred W. Fryzer, by the solicitor to Almina Herbert, Countess of Carnarvon, one page, 4to, Maxwell House, Arundel Street, Strand, London, 4th November 1930, to Howard Carter in Luxor. Fryzer informs Carter that he has received a letter from Messrs. Frere Cholmeley & Co., continuing 'The material point of this letter is that the ultimate balance to come to Lady Carnarvon is £2.184.10.11. an amount which I have since received. In accordance with the arrangements of the 22nd September last I am now sending you 25% of this sum which amounts to £546.2.9.' and asking Carter to be good enough to acknowledge receipt of the cheque. A couple of minor paperclip rust stains to the upper left corner, otherwise VGAlmina Herbert (1876-1969) Countess of Carnarvon, wife of George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon. The Countess was the illegitimate daughter of the banker Alfred de Rothschild, who provided her with considerable wealth which went towards funding the search for Tutankhamun's tomb in Egypt. The Countess continued to provide financial support for Carter's excavation of the tomb until 1925, when she reached a settlement with the Egyptian authorities whereby she gave up any claim on the contents of the tomb in return for a compensation payment of £36,000. Despite her wealth, the Countess was declared bankrupt in 1951 and spent the last years of her life living in a terraced house in Bristol.George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon (1866-1923) English peer and aristocrat, financial backer of the search for and excavation of Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings.

PASTERNAK BORIS: (1890-1960) Russian poet and novelist of Doctor Zhivago (1957). Nobel Prize winner for Literature, 1958. A.L.S., B Pasternak, one page, 4to, n.p., 12th July 1959, to ´Dear and reverend Sir´, in English. Pasternak, writing in his characteristic purple ink, states, in part, ´I was unfeignedly sorry to learn [of] our mutual unsuccess. Please kindly accept this little reparation. I thankfully return you the cheque (I´ve torn the precedent), since it is unrealisable in our conditions and of no use for me´. A couple of very light, extremely minor creases, VG

A COLLECTION OF ORIGINAL GUNCASE TRADE LABELS, including three variations of the gilt-tooled leather 'James Purdey & Sons' labels with the South Audley Street address, another in parchment, a parchment 'W.R. Pape' (holed), with Collingwood Street address, a gilt-tooled leather 'Churchill, Atkin, Grant & Lang Ltd,' (1970's), a gilt-tooled leather 'Holland & Holland' label together with a woven label from a gunslip, three 'John Manton' parchment labels (two of small size from pistol cases), an 'H. Holland' parchment label with the 98 New Bond Street address and a hand-written letter from W.W. Greener dated 1909 acknowledging receipt of a cheque (fragile, torn lengthways), together with a game licence dated 1924.

Gig Young signed City National Cheque dated 18th Feb 1972 and black and white photo both fixed to A4 sheet. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

A 9ct gold charm bracelet, comprising a cable link chain with twisted rope design, suspending thirteen various charms, including examples of a Stanhope church charm with a peephole, a birdcage, an oil lamp, a clam revealing a seed pearl, a London bank miniature cheque book etc., most of them are individually hallmarked, overall length 18.0 cm, total weight of item 43.5 grams.

A men's Bavarian lederhosen outfit, comprising a MMM Glorette cream linen-blend shirt, size 41, genuine suede leather black knee length trousers having traditional white stitching adornment at each side, buttoned flap closure and cinch-tie back, with plaited straps and metal buckles. Also included are a leather cheque book cover, a pink and green woven belt or tie, and pink, brown and white tasselled edge pocket square or neck tie, calf length cream woolen socks, and a brown fur trappers hat, presumed to be either otter, beaver or rabbit.

John Ford signed cheque to the Motion Picture Industry Association America, dated 1969, with B&W photo of Ford with John Wayne and others. Mounted, framed and glazed, 15 x 14 inches.

* Moonwalkers. A NASA Apollo Missions’ Moonwalkers’ autographs wall display piece, featuring signed pieces from all twelve Apollo moonwalker astronauts, comprising: Neil Armstrong (1930-2012), printed card listing names of astronauts from Mercury III to Apollo XV missions, signed in blue ink in blank area to the right, somewhat faded; Buzz Aldrin, signed off-white card; Pete Conrad, signed cheque; Alan Bean; Alan Shepard; Edgar Mitchell; David Scott; James Irwin; John Young; Charles Duke; Eugene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt; 6 patches of the related missions, Apollo 11, 22, 14, 15, 16 & 17, neatly presented in a matted display around a central colour photograph reproduction showing Buzz Aldrin next to the first American flag erected on the moon as photographed by Neil Armstrong, framed and glazed (Perspex), overall 84 x 112 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:Fifty-five years ago, on 21 July 1969, at 02:56 UTC, Neil Armstrong became the first person to step onto the lunar surface. Buzz Aldrin joined him 19 minutes later. They spent over two hours together outside the spacecraft collecting lunar material to bring back to Earth. Command module pilot Michael Collins flew the command module Columbia alone in lunar orbit while they were on the Moon's surface. In total, Armstrong and Aldrin spent 21 hours 31 minutes on the lunar surface at a site they named Tranquility Base, before lifting off to rejoin Columbia in lunar orbit.Only four of these moonwalkers are still alive: Buzz Aldrin (Apollo 11), David Scott (Apollo 15), Charles Duke (Apollo 16) and Harrison Schmitt (Apollo 17).A certificate of authenticity from Charles Phillips & Sons is included with the lot.

1921 Talbot - Darracq 16hp V21 open tourer, reg. no. XH5797, chassis no. Type 21 No. 36652Owned by the vendor's late husband since 1967.This splendid high quality French vintage open tourer which was made for the English market is based on a 1913 design which was discontinued for the duration of the First World War while the factory engaged in aircraft production and was then re-introduced after the war when the production of motorcars commenced again. The powerful 3 litre four cylinder engine allows a cruising speed of 45 miles an hour and was highly regarded when it was new. This very original example was purchased by the vendor's husband in 1967 from CJ Bendall Ltd of Hitchin, Hertfordshire for £750 (the original bill of sale, original purchase cheque and a photograph of the happy couple with their new purchase are included in the sale.) The car has lovely green and black coachwork with a black buttoned leather upholstered interior with canvas hood all of which have a wonderful patina and appear in very sound condition for their age. It is equipped with good quality CAV electrical fittings, including the headlamps, side lamps and instruments. The late owner used the car frequently at first and then commenced some sympathetic mechanical restoration in the 1970s and early 1980s. It had its last MOT in 1982 and was then taken off the road and stored in an open but dry barn. The engine was turned over from time to time to keep it free as it is today. This delightful 'oily rag' large vintage tourer represents a rare opportunity to obtain a highly original vintage car that will require some restoration and recommissioning that has a wonderful history file including a V5C logbook, old logbooks, bills for work carried out in 1970s and 80s and related ephemera including old photographs. It is also supplied with several boxes of spares and fittings. (Subject to 12% buyers' premium inclusive of VAT).

HARRY POTTER AND THE PHILOSOPHER'S STONE (2001) - Gringotts Bank Items - A collection of Gringotts Bank items from Chris Columbus' fantasy adventure film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The goblins of Gringotts Bank kept cheques on their desks, speared on metal spikes, and Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe) later read about a break-in at the bank in a copy of the Daily Prophet newspaper). This lot comprises a Gringotts bank ledger; two Gringotts Bank cheques; a black feather quill; a Daily Prophet newspaper; a Gringotts Bank coin bag containing foam coins; and two gold bars, one large, one small. The coin bag is filled with grey foam nuggets to mimic coins and has a drawstring closure. The gold bars are made of plastic and painted gold. The bars exhibit some minor wear, and each cheque features a small hole from the tellers' metal spikes. However, all the items remain in otherwise very good condition. Dimensions: 60 cm x 30 cm x 10 cm (23.75" x 11.75" x 4")Estimate: £4,000 - 8,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Saturday, November 16th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Friday, November 15th or Sunday, November 17th.

THE BEATLES - John Lennon-Owned Bracelets, Incense Burner and Ashtray - Two bracelets, an incense burner and an ashtray that were once owned by John Lennon. These items were initially part of the Memory Lane Museum auction held in March 1995. The museum was run by Kenneth and Margaret Brunt, whom The Beatles employed as transport contractors during the late 1960s. Family friends of The Brunts bought these items and kept them in their possession for several years. The set comprises two copper bracelets, one Kenneth received directly from Lennon after a gig, a brass incense burner stamped "Irene India Series", and a copper ashtray. There are signs of verdigris patina and tarnishing. The lot is accompanied by a letter from the previous owner, an original Memory Lane Museum auction catalogue, five photographs showing The Brunts and the family friends and an Apple Corps Ltd cheque. Dimensions (largest): 6 cm x 6 cm x 8.5 cm (2.25" x 2.25" x 3.25")Estimate: £1,000 - 2,000 M Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, November 15th. The auction will begin at 3:00 PM GMT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, November 14th, Saturday, November 16th or Sunday, November 17th.

CHARLES DICKENS: printed cheque drawn from Coutts Bank for the sum of £80, dated 17th April 1865, payable to a Mr William Aldridge from Charles Dickens, filled out and signed in blue ink, countersigned by payee to verso with One Penny duty blindstamp, light toning and marks else good. (1)

A vintage tan briefcase containing Lloyds Bank cheque books dating mid to late 1930's, a driving licence, issue number 243941 dated 1924 to 1925 and 1929 to 1930, a leaflet regarding buying your own home in Slough, National Registration booklets pre WWII, and others.

An 1814 cheque, 'Herries, Farquhar & Co.' for £7 14s 4d.

AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING 1IN. SINGLE DRAW DECAGONAL REVERSE TAPER MARINE TELESCOPE BY J. GILBERT, LONDON, CIRCA 1760 WITH H.M.S. VICTORY ASSOCIATIONthe tube with owner's name carved by the draw tube FRANCIS MATTHEWS GUNWHARF, signed J. GILBERT / Tower Hill / LONDON by the tapering eyepiece, sailorwork twine binding loops (lacking dust slides), contained in original ebonised pine box counter carved on hinged lid F. MATTHEWS VICTORY -- 53¼in. (135cm.) long (closed)An F. Matthews is recorded as being located at Gun Wharf in 1801 working as a "Clerk of Cheque and Barrack-Master; John Gilbert worked from Tower Hill, London from 1751-91 having been apprenticed to his father, also John Gilbert in 1737. He had several important apprentices of his own, not the least of whom was Peter Dollond who went on to become famous for optics and the development of the achromatic lens.Optics working but need clean; minor typical splits to tube, box with old wear overall

A 1970's National Westminster Bank limited edition Concorde cheque book (One Missing).

S.S. Canberra A Chinacraft Cup and Saucer designed for P&O Canberra Together with six coffee cups of the same design, a modern Cunard Steamship pin, six pens bearing the names of various ships, a Cunard White Star Limited blank cheque and White Star Line postcards.Generally good condition, no damage to the ceramics, several of the pens have surface corrosion

Autographs. A framed and signed photograph and signed cheque from David Niven. With COA.

DEVON. Papers of Captain John Charles Fanshaw Royle (1884-1973) Educated at Wellington and Christ Church, Oxford, John Royle was called to the Bar in 1912. After civilian work, he joined the Inns of Court O.T.C. in 1918 and became an Acting Captain in the R.A.O.C. in 1919. In 1915, he married Amy Mabel the widow of James Cavan and went to live at her home Eaton Mascott Hall in Shropshire. Captain Royle appears not to have practised as a lawyer and led the life of a country gentleman helping run the estate and being involved in local affairs. In 1919, the family moved to Youlston Park, near Barnstaple, in Devon. These papers give an insight into the management of a country house in the first half of the twentieth century, with the details of running costs, maintenance, insurance, labour, super tax, motors, and personal expenses. A large collection of hundreds of documents contained in three large cardboard boxes: Numerous bills, invoices and receipts, many with decorative headings, for building, painting, plumbers, telephone, timber, coal, some from Pinxton Colliery, journal subscriptions, tithes, clothes, vets, cider, nurseries, plants and seeds, iron mongers for supplies to Youlston Park. Motor expenses, car insurance, AA key, Armstong Siddeley guarantee, 1926, bills for Prideaux's garage, Barnstaple. Repairs, servicing, purchases, car hire, for Napier and Singer 8 1928 guarantee, 1915 registration and purchase for Douglas motorcycle, 1922 driver's licence. Insurance policies, Income tax and Super tax forms and correspondence, shares, including Escot Rubber, dividend vouchers, war loan. Over 30 used cheque books, bank book. Legal documents, includes the lease of the Park 1921, correspondence concerning his mother's estate and her marriage settlement and his parents' wills. Address books, 1949 diary, particulars for sale of Youlston Estate, 1920 with plan Papers concerning North West Devon Conservative Association, Barnstaple Division, and Conservative party rosette. Letter dated 1926 asking to be J.P. North Devon Infirmary subscriptions and correspondence Milk Book, 1944, employees N.I. record book, Military documents and correspondence, leave passes, ration books, selection to Inns of Court OTC, 1918, and temporary commission as 2nd Lieutenant 6/11/1918. Commission as Lieutenant, 1921, medical examinations. Wallet with British Museum library card, fishing licences, Bar Examination Law lecture notes, bar certificate, 1912, and his birth certificate. Periodicals including Justice of the Peace, Journal of Criminal Law, North Devon Elector (1925). 3 real photographic postcards by R.L. Knight of Barnstaple, possibly showing election day and a photograph of Youlston Park With a large number of photographs etc. With papers of SYLVIA CAVAN [1882-1962] comprising a collection of over 60 letters, invoices, receipts to her, including from her brother, other relatives and friends, and concerning Exeter Diocese, and Women's Home Mission Association. With brochures, leaflets, etc, and four portrait photographs of her. Mostly dated 1920s-1950s, but some personal items earlier. YOULSTON PARK, near Barnstaple, had been in the Chichester family since it was built in 1516 and it was leased by Mrs Amy Royle in 1919. The following year, she purchased the freehold for £8,300 from Edward Chichester. Captain Royle probably left Youlston on his marriage to Barbara Chichester in 1951. In a Country Life article dated 1961 it is described as the home of Major Cavan and his sister Sylvia Cavan. In 1972, Captain Royle and Major Cavan agreed to sell the estate to J.S.C. Clark of Smythapark for £17,000 and the contents at Sotheby's valuation.

American sports stars, Joe Dmaggio, New York Yankees speia toned 8 x 10in photo and Ben Hogan display with signed cheque (2)

Jack Haley 19x17 inch overall mounted signature display includes signed cheque , colour photo from the Wizard of Oz and name plaque. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99

A collection of three silver boxes,comprising: a George III box by William Fearn, London 1806, engraved cheque decoration with an initialled cartouche to the hinged cover, a George IV box by Clark & Smith, Birmingham 1824, length 5.4cm, and a Victorian circular pill box by John Tongue, Birmingham 1840, total approx. weight 1.9oz. (3)

A Large Collection of Ephemera to Comprise Elizabeth II Coronation, Early to Mid 20th Century Photographs, C.1940's Ephemera, Sheet Music, Maps, Presentation Cheque etc

A collection of British banknotes, approx. 50 notes in total, including a selection of Bank of England 10 Shilling and £1 notes, Ulster Bank and Bank of Ireland £1 and £5 notes, a selection of Bank of Scotland, RBS, Clydesdale Bank and Commercial Bank of Scotland notes, including a BOS 2003 £20 note, also noted an 1889 Darlington Bank £5 cheque, along with a selection of other notes from other British regions and territories including Guernsey, Jersey, Isle of Man, Australia, New Zealand, and others, presented in a green 'Hendon' album

Stubbs' Guardian of Commerce Institute - 1884 Cheque book, used with cheque stubs to local Cigar Merchants etc., unused blue request for new cheque book intact

T & T.T. Paget Leicester Bank 1887 cheque for E', 320 Pounds. Pink on white, order

A Metal ‘Cheque Safe’, dated 1826-1929, containing four built-in numbered drawers with internal dividers, black paint with gold numbering, brass handle and working lock and key (these may be later refurbishment's), each drawer contains around 30 contemporary cheques of various types, paint chipped around edges and corners, overall in excellent condition and fully working order, a charming item £150-£200

Smokey Robinson signed 15x14 inch mounted signed cheque display and vintage black and white photo. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99.

An early 20th century cast iron counter or desk top revolving seal stand, a selection of seals en suite; a Protectograph mechanical cheque writer (2)

Registration No: 847 CXK Chassis No: BN6/2341 MOT: ExemptDesirable two-seater 'BN6' modelSubject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul in 1990's which has survived remarkably wellRecently undergone a caburettor rebuild by Leighton Buzzard specialists 'Carburetter Exchange' in preparation for saleMaintained very well since restoration with a large history file detailing expenditure"After a really gruelling road test, I can say that this new sports model is ideal for Continental touring. It also stood up to lap after lap of the Nürburgring at racing speeds, without complaint, and that must be equivalent to a vast mileage under more humane conditions. Finally, it has the kind of appearance that will make many prospective purchasers reach for their cheque books." – John Bolster on the Austin-Healey 100/6, Autosport, 12th October 1956.Introduced in 1956, the 100/6 represented the most radical step forward in the Big Healey's development. Despite its initial success, sales of the original Austin-Healey 100 had begun to decline by the mid-1950s and so the model was revamped as the '100/6', BMC's 2.6-litre C-series six replacing the original four-cylinder Austin Atlantic engine. At the same time, the wheelbase was lengthened from 7' 6" to 7' 8", which enabled the inclusion of two occasional seats in the rear of the BN4 variant. In 100-6 tune the pushrod six produced 102bhp - 12bhp more than its predecessor - though the inevitable weight gain meant that there was little if any improvement in performance, the car's top speed remaining at 103mph or thereabouts. Although stylistically very similar to the preceding 100, the 100/6 was nevertheless easily distinguishable by its 'crinkle' radiator grille and bonnet-top air intake. In 1957 an improved six-port engine became available, and this 117bhp unit was fitted to all the newly introduced BN6 two-seater roadsters. The top speed improved to 111mph and 1.7 seconds were cut from the 0-60mph time.According to the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust certificate on file, chassis BN6/2341 was initially despatched to the Austin showroom on Oxford Street, London on the 29th of July 1958 before being redistributed to Mann Egerton of Norwich and was specified with the desirable options of wire wheels and overdrive. The first owner was Mr J. A. Boyden of Knightsbridge, London who took delivery on New Years Eve, 1958.Little is known about Mr Boyden’s ownership, or subsequent ownership until 1991, when the car is understood to have been owned by Mr A Wilkinson. It is understood that the ‘Big Healey’ was at this point in dire need of restoration, and the first record is for an estimate from Automotive Engineering and Refurbishment Ltd of Brierly Hill on the 10th October 1991. Unfortunately, Mr Wilkinson’s declining health meant a change of plans and in 1993, whilst the car was still in restoration, the car was sold to Mr M. Workman and by 1995, the car was registered on what is believed to be its original registration number, ‘847 CXK’, MOT’d and back on the road. For some reason by 1996 a legal dispute had started regarding the restoration, which is documented in the history file. However, the two-seater was by now completed having been subject to a comprehensive body-off overhaul and repainted in Red over Ivory white. The Workman family would keep ‘847 CXK’ until 2020, when the car was sold to the previous owner, who completed several works to the mechanical components of the car for which there is a stack of invoices from AH Spares.The vendor acquired ‘847 CXK’ in 2023, with the intent of the car complimenting his two-plus-two 100/6 and has used the car sparingly whilst improving it with a recent Carburettor rebuild by Carburetter Exchange, Leighton Buzzard, new rear shock absorbers and a thorough service to improve running.Upon inspection, we noted that this fine-looking motor car appears very presentable, and the vendor notes that the paintwork and bodywork are still ‘very good’ given that the restoration is now just under 30 years old. The vendor also notes that the red vinyl interior is in ‘very good’ fettle too and has evidently been subject to a major re-trim in the past. Furthermore, mechanically the Healey is said to also be ‘very good’ and has evidently been very well looked after by its owners since the restoration. For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430

* A 17th century oak 'wainscot' armchair, Leeds area, YorkshireThe scroll carved top rail above a lunette frieze and a lozenge carved panel within a cheque inlaid border, scroll arms on baluster supports above the plain boarded seat, raised on turned supports united by plain stretchers.55cm wide x 59cm deep x 109cm high, seat height 43cmCondition:Showing signs of age throughout: typical chips, cosmetic marks and scuffing in places consistent with age and use; a little play in the joints; seat rails braced with iron straps; splits to seat boards; front edge of seat splat away but extant with some losses to the leading edge.

The Todd Cheque writer - early 20th century apparatus for printing cheques

Wellington (Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of, 1769-1852) - a Coutts & Co. Cheque, dated 17th November 1825, pre-printed form, completed in manuscript, payable to himself, for £50, single filing hole and cross-hatching made by the bank by way of cancellation, 8cm x 17cm, framed with monochrome print of the Duke, 44cm x 27cm

WEST BROMWICH ALBION OFFICIAL CHEQUE MADE PAYABLE TO CYRILLE REGIS Cheque nicely framed for display Ref MH

A Cheque from Coutts bank from Viscount Rothermere for £500 to the right Hon. Herbert Morrison

Charm bracelet, including and articulated fish charm with red paste eyes, a drum with carnelian and blood stone plaques, a rose cut diamond set blue a white enameled charm, a sombrero hat, Koala bear charm curb link chain with a heart padlock clasp and safety chain, in 9 ct, with 29 charms attached, a London bank cheque book with others all mainly in 9 ctCondition Report: Gross weight 60.78g

WEST MAE: (1893-1980) American actress and sex symbol. D.S., Mae West, being a signed cheque, n.p. (Hollywood?), 11th April 1947. The partially printed cheque, completed in typescript, is drawn on the California Bank and made payable to West´s maid, Sallie Ann Jones, for the sum of $25. One circular bank cancellation only very slightly touches West´s signature. VG

LISTER JOSEPH: (1827-1912) British surgeon, a pioneer of antiseptic surgery. A.L.S., Joseph Lister, two pages, 8vo, Park Crescent, Portland Place (London), 15th May 1889, to C. B. Lockwood. Lister thanks his correspondent for having sent a ticket for the Humphry dinner and continues to remark ´I of course should not have thought for a moment of asking permission to attend except in the understanding that I should be allowed to pay for the ticket´, concluding by enclosing a cheque (no longer present) for one guinea. Very slightly irregularly torn to the left edge (caused by the removal of the integral leaf) and with two minor traces of former mounting. About VG

YUSUPOV FELIX: (1887-1967) Russian aristocrat who participated in the assassination of Grigori Rasputin and married Princess Irina Alexandrovna, a niece of Tsar Nicholas II. A.N.S., Prince Youssoupoff, one page, oblong 8vo, n.p. (Paris?), n.d. (1935), in French. Yusupov provides an instruction, in full, ´Prie remettre le dit cheque a Monsieur S. Karganoff´ (Translation: ´Please give this cheque to Mr S. Karganoff´). To the verso appears a typed copy of a letter, dated at Paris, 16th August 1935, addressed to Mr. Gambier and relating to the cheque in question, in part, ´Recu de Monsieur A. G. Paratcha, un cheque No. 26.485 date du 30 Mai 1935, tire par le Prince Youssoupoff, a son nom sur la Banque National pour le Commerce et l´Industrie, Agence d´Auteuil.....de la somme de dix mille francs, avec mission de remettre le dit cheque au Prince Youssoupoff´ (Translation: ´Received from Mr A. G. Paratcha, a cheque No. 26.485 dated 30 May 1935, drawn by Prince Youssoupoff, in his name on the Banque National pour le Commerce et l'Industrie, Agence d'Auteuil..... for the sum of ten thousand francs, with instructions to remit the said cheque to Prince Youssoupoff´). Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

PICASSO PABLO: (1881-1973) Spanish painter, a co-founder of the Cubist movement. A.L.S., Picasso, one page, 4to, Vallauris (Cote d´Azur), 3rd May 1950, to Max [Pellequer] (´Mon cher Max´), in French. Picasso writes, in part, ´Voici le cheque et voici la lettre. Mais je trouve que le chiffre a bien augmente´ (Translation: ´Here's the cheque and here's the letter. But I think the figure has gone up quite a bit´) and concludes by wishing Pellequer a pleasant stay at [Chateau de?] Poulesse and one other place. Some very light, minor creasing and age wear, VGMax Pellequer - French banker and art collector who would become Picasso´s private banker, financial adviser and close friend. Pellequer assembled an important collection of artworks in the 1920s and 1930s which included a number of significant early pieces by Picasso, as well as works by Paul Cezanne, Edgar Degas, Paul Gauguin, Henri Matisse, Joan Miro and others. Almost two hundred letters from Pellequer to Picasso are preserved in the Musee National Picasso in Paris.Picasso had come to live in Vallauris in 1948 and stayed in the seaside commune until 1955. During this time he created a great number of sculptures and paintings, including his mural War and Peace, and also developed a fascination for the techniques of ceramics and linocuts.

GARBO GRETA: (1905-1990) Swedish-American actress, the recipient of an Honorary Academy Award. D.S., Greta Garbo, being a signed cheque, n.p. (New York), 10th November 1960. The partially printed cheque, completed in typescript, is drawn on the Chase Manhattan Bank and made payable to Claire Koger for the sum of $60. Signed by Garbo in bold green ink, her signature only very slightly affected by a few light bank cancellations. VGClaire Koger worked for Garbo for over thirty years as a housekeeper, aide and confidante. Her signature appears in the form of an endorsement to the verso of the present cheque.