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Lot 62

- Rare Black Weymann fabric-covered coachwork and Riviera specification - Reportedly treated to 'an extensive nut and bolt restoration' - 1185cc four-cylinder engine and three-speed manual transmission Further Info: This rare and immaculate Rover 10/25 features Black Weymann fabric-covered coachwork that's complemented by Red leather seating, eye-catching Red/Grey check side panelling and door cards, and Brown carpets, and the car rides on Red artillery wheels. A `Riviera' model that would have originally been priced at £250, this delightful Rover benefits from a full-length sunroof as well as folding windscreen and sliding windows on all four doors. Recently imported from Dublin, the Rover is said to have been the subject of `an extensive nut and bold restoration' and currently appears to want for nothing. It bristles with such charming period features as a capacious rear trunk, running-board mounted fuel can, mellow klaxon and Viking radiator mascot. The vendor informs us that the 1185cc four-cylinder engine `starts instantly and pulls surprisingly hard', the three-speed manual gearbox is `sweet and easy to use' and the brakes are `excellent'. A delightful addition to any collection.

Lot 63

- Supplied new to K. Redgrave Esq. of Belgravia as a Thrupp & Maberly Drophead Coupe - Engineer owned since 1981 and extensively restored from a rolling chassis - New ash frame and body copied from another Thrupp & Maberly Drophead Coupe - Original engine overhauled with assistance from Fiennes Engineering - Large history file including copy chassis cards, numerous invoices / bills and photos of the restoration Further info: It is a sobering thought. Had Rolls-Royce not purchased its financially troubled competitor Bentley in 1931, the world would have been denied the Continental, Turbo R, Mulsanne and countless other iconic models subsequently graced with the 'Flying B'. Of particular loss for many, would have been the coachbuilt Derby Bentleys manufactured between 1933 and 1939. Their chassis was derived from an experimental supercharged 2.75-litre Rolls-Royce (codenamed Peregrine) that never saw the light of day, and power came from a redesigned and tuned version of the company's 20/25 engine, initially of 3.5-litres (3669cc). Fed by a pair of SU carburettors, it drove through a four-speed manual gearbox. The suspension was by semi-elliptic springs all-round and braking by servo assisted drums. The newcomer was introduced to the public in the appropriate surroundings of Ascot in the August of 1933, and production of these 3.5-litre cars continued into 1937; by which time 1,191 examples had been produced. The final year's allocation was manufactured alongside the incoming 4.25-litre (4257cc) version that would ultimately supersede the 3.5-litre one. Coachbuilders and body styles were the preserve of the customer and the following are just a few of the carrozzerias engaged to clothe these fine cars: Park Ward, Barker, Vanden Plas, Gurney Nutting, H.J. Mulliner, Hooper, James Young, Arthur Mulliner and, the focus of this particular lot, Thrupp & Maberly. Chassis B7BN came off test on September 3rd 1934 and was delivered to its first owner in February 1935. When discovered at Adams and Oliver by the vendor in 1981, it was effectively without a body - the only related items that could be rescued for reuse were the boot hinges and petrol filler door! So began a 25-year labour of love that resulted in the magnificent Derby Bentley we are now delighted to offer. The first task was to ascertain what type of body had originally been fitted, and chassis records obtained through the RREC quickly established it to be a Drophead Coupe by Thrupp & Maberly. It was evidently to the order made on July 10th 1934 by a K. Redgrave Esq of Belgravia, who took delivery of his sparkling new car on the ensuing February 16th. The records also showed the original registration to have been 'BLA 218', which the DVLA was happily able to reallocate. Coachbuilder Derek Leyshon-James of Hereford had already been earmarked as the man to fashion the new coachwork and, by another stroke of good fortune, was commissioned to work on a Thrupp & Maberly Derby body of exactly the right type, so a ready template was available. Replacements for the many other missing parts were patiently obtained by writing letters, attending autojumbles, scanning the classified columns of Motor Sport etc, and slowly but surely the project came together. The finished article was sprayed in Jaguar Indigo Blue over Peugeot Rhapsodie by a specialist in Shropshire. The trim and carpets were supplied by a neighbour 'he operates from his garden shed and does such excellent work you have to book him a year ahead'! The rechroming was carried out by Derby Plating and the new toughened glass supplied by Romans of Hereford. Both the engine and gearbox were overhauled (the former with help from Fiennes) and much restorative work carried out on the suspension and front axle. A new fuel tank has recently been installed by Fiennes, along with an uprated clutch. A new suitably caring keeper is now sought for this wonderful period Bentley as, despite all the work he has painstakingly carried out over the years, the vendor (a retired Sales Engineer) reluctantly accepts he is no longer of an age to enjoy B7BN to the full.

Lot 65

- Reputedly 1 of just 10 or so survivors known to the Riley Register - 'Barn Find' with the makings of a worthwhile restoration project - 1.5-litre six-cylinder engine believed original and in running order Further Info: This 'barn find' 12/6 is fitted with Fastback Kestrel four-light saloon coachwork and is one of only a few hundred such models made, of which just 10 or so are reputedly known to the Riley Register; so it's a rare car by any standards. The popularity of Riley 'twin-cam' OHV six-cylinder engines with the racing and special building fraternities means that many of its siblings have been cannabilised over time (displacing 1458cc the 12/6 powerplant is well suited to 1500cc class events). First road registered as 'GS 3741' by Perthshire County Council on April 8th 1933, chassis 44T254 has since been issued with the number plate '533 YUM' and is still recorded on both the DVLA and HPi databases. The vendor describes the Riley as follows - coachwork: 'sound but in need of restoration', paintwork: 'tatty', brown leather upholstery / four-speed (helical) manual gearbox: 'good', and six-cylinder engine: 'running but would doubtless benefit from further recommissioning'. All things considered - a very worthwhile project with which to while away the next winter. The doors are understood to open and close without undue difficulty and the engine (numbered as 12T254) is thought to be the original factory-installed unit.

Lot 66

- Desirable late R107-series SL with black / dogtooth upholstery - 19 services to date, original book pack and 119,000 recorded miles - Factory hardtop, alloy wheels, PAS, automatic, 5 litre V8 Further Info: Featuring Bosch KE Jetronic fuel injection, ABS brakes, sundry galvanised panels and recalibrated suspension etc, the 1986-onwards R107-series cars are particularly sought after by enthusiasts. Flagship of the European model range, the 500SL was powered by a 4973cc SOHC V8 engine rated at 240bhp and 296lbft of torque. Equipped with four-speed automatic transmission as standard, it was reputedly capable of 134mph. First registered on August 1st 1987, 'E937 CPB' boasts an extensive history that details all 19 services carried out over its current mileage of 119,000. Finished in Arctic White with Black dogtooth cloth / leather upholstery, the Mercedes-Benz is deemed by the vendor to possess a `very good' 5.0-litre V8 engine; `good' automatic transmission, bodywork and paintwork; `fair' interior trim and `unmarked' alloy wheels. He also says that it `drives superbly'. Acquired by its last registered keeper some five years ago and sporting both hard- and soft-top roofs, this appealing 500SL is offered for sale with the aforementioned paperwork and MOT certificate valid until April 2016.

Lot 67

- 1 of just 1,583 RHD S1 4.2 Fixed Head Coupes made - 86,000 recorded miles and MOT'd into December - Offered with Heritage Certificate, invoices and collection of old MOT's Further info: Though over 70,000 E-Types were manufactured all told, a high percentage were exported to the USA, and it's intriguing to note that just 1,583 Series 1 4.2 Coupes were produced in right-hand drive form; of which the sale car is one. 'FDM 493C' vacated the Browns Lane production line on June 2nd 1965, was dispatched to Henly's of Manchester three weeks later, and first registered in the nearby county of Flintshire. Then, as now, it was finished in Metallic Silver Blue. The vendor informs us that the Jaguar has had just three keepers since 1991 and regards the indicated mileage of 86,200 as being substantiated by the 19 old MOTs and large collection of invoices that comprise the E-Type's history file. Among them are two from the Vicarage Motor Company for the fitting of a stainless steel exhaust and carburettor overhaul (2009) and distributor refurbishment (2013) respectively. The vendor views the bodywork, paintwork, Black interior trim, XK 4.2 litre engine and four-speed manual gearbox as all being in 'good' condition, and is selling the car with Heritage Certificate and MOT to December 2nd.

Lot 68

- Subject of a restoration over the past two years - Finished in Polaris Silver with Black Scheel sports interior - RHD car fitted with Batmobile body kit and steel boot The BMW 3.0 CSL - Coupe Sport Lightweight - was a special version of the six-cylinder BMW E9 pillarless coupe produced in lighter gauge steel with aluminium doors/bonnet/boot lid and chrome arch extensions to accommodate wider alloy wheels. Introduced in May 1972, 1000 were built to homologate the BMW Coupe for the Group 2 European Touring Car Championship where the E9 CS Coupes had suffered with a weight handicap against the dominant Ford Capris. BMW UK took 500 in RHD with most of standard CS coupe luxury equipment refitted. Mechanically these cars were almost identical to the fuel-injected CSi (which meant 200bhp and 140mph plus) but to take it into the over 3-litre class the engines were bored out slightly to 3003cc. Equipped with all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear), disc brakes and responsive steering, it was wonderfully balanced. Very expensive when new (several hundred pounds more than a 911 RS 2.7), CSLs are now the most highly coveted BMWs of the nineteen seventies with a fabulous competition record. First registered in April 1973, this right hand drive CSL has been the subject of a two year restoration between 2013 and 2015 following a period of storage from 2008. Works undertaken include: bead blasting of the body with any repairs being carried out using BMW panels, rustproofing of the body using Dinitrol, a comprehensive engine overhaul by Corry Engineering, retrimming of the interior using new Scheel seat materials and new carpets, overhaul of the braking system including brake boosters, calipers and master cylinder, the fitment of new brake and fuel lines, all new Bilstein suspension including bushes and powdercoating, refurbishment of the original 14 x 7 wheels, retrimming of the steering wheel in hand-stitched leather and refurbishment of the interior wood trim. Painted in Polaris Silver complimented by a Black interior with Scheel seats, the car is further enhanced by the fitment of a 'Batmobile' aero package including front spoiler, lightweight rear bumper, rear window hoop and rear spoiler mounted to the steel boot lid (a correct modification due to the spoiler's weight being found to distort the aluminium boot lids). Painstaking attention to detail has resulted in a truly evocative BMW sporting coupe of the 1970s that is certain to turn heads wherever it goes. Currently displaying some 27,440 miles on its odometer, MCY 35L is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document, dating certificate letter from BMW, a list of owners from new together with invoices and receipts for the restoration work. This wonderful looking and highly collectable BMW is expected to possess a fresh MoT by the time of sale.

Lot 7

- Finished in Sapphire Blue with 22,000 recorded miles - Offered with photographic evidence of the 'body off' restoration - Large collection of invoices and old MOT's included in the sale Further Info: Cars take the blame for many things, and it seems the protracted body-off restoration of 'NGY 145L' not only kept it from the road for many years, but was responsible for wrecking a marriage in the process! The good news is that full photographic evidence of the work, together with multiple invoices and MOTs, apparently confirms the amazingly low indicated mileage of 22,210. Finished in Sapphire Blue and trimmed in a complementary shade of the same colour, this handsome 1972 MKIII GT6 therefore represents a rare opportunity, and is considered by the vendor to have 'very good' bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, six-cylinder engine and four-speed manual gearbox. With 98bhp on tap, the GT6 can sprint to 60mph sprint in 10 seconds and on to a top speed of 110mph, thereby comfortably outpacing its main rival, the MGB. Some 40,926 examples were made - 13,042 of which were the MKIII variant.

Lot 70

- Current ownership since 1988 and MOT'd into March 2016 - Engine overhauled c.2002 and stainless steel exhaust fitted - Offered with history file and Jaguar Heritage certificate Further Info: The manual transmission 3.4-litre MKII on offer was first registered in June 1965. Once Maroon in colour, it is these days finished in Red and trimmed in Beige leather that's teamed with Beige carpets. According to the V5C, the Jaguar has only had four keepers to date, the most recent of whom has retained it since 1988, and for some years used it for club runs etc. He informs us that the clutch and bell-housing were replaced in 1990 and that the nearside door sills have been refurbished and the engine overhauled in 2002. More recent activity has included the overhauling of the brake system, and replacement of the petrol tank, roof lining, carpets and front door cards. The vendor now views the Jaguar's bodywork and XK engine as 'very good' and the paintwork, interior trim and four-speed manual transmission with overdrive as 'good'. 'CBX 714C' is being sold complete with history file, heritage certificate and an MOT to March 26 2016.

Lot 71

- c.38,000 miles will extensive Mercedes-Benz and specialist service history - Factory hard top, Xenon headlights - Silver with light grey leather The fourth generation of Mercedes-Benz's much-vaunted SL model (the R129 Series) was launched at the Geneva Motor Show of 1989. It was a beautifully-engineered motorcar that bristled with technical refinement and innovative safety features. The specification included independent suspension all round (double wishbone at the front/five link system at the rear), adaptive damping, ventilated disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control, integral roll-over bar and front air bags. When introduced in 1993, the SL320 variant featured a DOHC in-line six-cylinder engine of 220bhp and was continued through to 2002. This fastidiously maintained right-hand drive example has covered some c.38,780 miles with extensive Mercedes-Benz and specialist service history. Finished in silver with light grey leather, options include a factory hard top and Xenon headlights. The air-conditioning is said to be "ice cold" and the car "beautiful" and a "fantastic driver". Resident in the Channel Islands, the vendor advises it will be offered with taxes paid.

Lot 8

- Retained by its previous keeper's family for c.40 years - Subject to a decades long restoration and still very smart - More recent attention to clutch, dynastart, lighting, brakes, tyres etc Further Info: This charming Vintage Tourer benefited from a major restoration not many years ago, since when it has covered very few miles. The previous family retained 'DP 7434' for no less than 40 years and it was during their tenure that a decades' long programme of improvement took place. Still more restorative work has occurred since the latest keeper took charge and included the installation of new gaskets and seals, Hardy Spicer propshaft discs, front dampers, and tyres (including spare). The braking system, wiring and Dynastart assembly have been overhauled and the Humber treated to a full service. It is beautifully finished in Grey over Black and trimmed in Brown button hide. The easily erected hood is of double duck. The vendor informs us that 'the engine starts easily and runs like new, the steering is light and direct, the suspension taut and the car a real pleasure to drive, with performance arguably a little superior to that of a comparable Rolls-Royce 20hp'. 'DP 7434' comes complete with running board-mounted fuel can and radiator topped with characterful temperature gauge.

Lot 9

- Supplied new via J.B. Fenwick Ltd of Glasgow to Mr Brown - Continuous ownership from 1933 to date - Extensively restored by marque specialist Ian Lock Engineering during the mid-1980s - Sparingly used since completing the Frazer Nash Raid to the South Tyrol (June 9th - 23rd 1989) - Correct-type Anzani 1.5-litre engine allied to three-speed chain-drive transmission - Inspected by Winston Teague, Registrar of the Frazer Nash Car Club Further Info; According to the late David Thirlby's authoritative tome `The Chain Drive Frazer Nash', this rakish Fast Tourer was completed in July 1926 and supplied new via J.B. Fenwick Ltd of Glasgow to a Mr Brown. The earliest document on file - a buff logbook issued by Leeds County Council during February 1933 - gives the 2+2-seater's chassis and engine numbers as 4520 and RH4520 respectively. The Frazer Nash remains registered as `PF 5858' with chassis number 4520 to this day. Interestingly, David Thirlby records its initial chassis number as 1097. It is pure supposition but the issuing of a new logbook in 1933 may have been triggered by the Fast Tourer receiving a factory replacement chassis. Chain-Gang `Nashs have always encouraged spirited driving and it is not unknown for accident damaged cars to have been rebuilt by the works in period. `PF 5858' boasts a continuous ownership history from 1933 to date. Not only is the buff logbook augmented by a green continuation one but Nigel Griffiths Esq who owned the car from 1966 - 1972 did much to research its earlier history via letters to his predecessors. Mr Griffiths' correspondence reveals that the Frazer Nash passed through the hands of The Vale Engineering Co and Chiltern Cars as well as various private keepers and that it was re-bodied and uprated with an Alvis 12/50 `big port' engine and rod brakes over time. Entering the current family ownership more than thirty years ago, `PF 5858' joined a number of other `Nashs including a TT Replica and Le Mans Replica etc. Entrusted to marque specialist Ian Lock Engineering for an extensive `chassis up' restoration during the mid-1980s, the Fast Tourer was returned to original specification. Beautifully wrought, its aluminium over ash bodywork mimics that shown in various accompanying Motor Sport magazine road tests. A correct-type but substitute unit, its 1.5 litre Anzani sidevalve four-cylinder engine is allied to three-speed chain drive transmission (complete with a Frazer Nash Car Club-sourced replacement bevel box). The refurbishment was completed in time for `PF 5858' to complete the Frazer Nash Raid to the South Tyrol from June 9th - 23rd 1989 which progressed via Brooklands, Pirmasens, Stuttgart, Innsbruck, Merano and Bolzano. Sparingly used since then, the Fast Tourer has recently undergone a sympathetic recommissioning (fluid change, check over, chassis greasing etc). Trimmed in Blue leather, the 2+2-seater upholstery is protected by a Black double duck hood, hood bag, and tonneau cover. Puzzled by the discrepancy between the chassis numbers quoted for `PF 5858' in 1926 and 1933, the vendor's agent took the Fast Tourer to Winston Teague, the Frazer Nash Car Club Registrar, for inspection earlier this year. Mr Teague spent several hours examining and photographing the car. Chain Gang `Nashs are notoriously easy to replicate, however, it is our understanding that the chassis which underpins `PF 5858' has many of the `hallmarks' of a genuine factory frame. For example the side rails are made from the right thickness of metal and there are signs of repair to traditional areas of weakness such as the `Admiral's Walk' etc. In the absence of corroborating paperwork there can be no absolute guarantees as to the chassis frame's provenance. That said it appears correct and prospective purchasers are encouraged to contact Mr Teague for his opinion on the car. Nicely detailed, this delightful Frazer Nash is described by the vendor as being in `very good overall' condition with regard to its engine, transmission, electrical equipment, bodywork and interior trim. Worthy of close inspection, `PF 5858' would afford its new owner entry to one of the old car world's most enthusiastic owners' clubs.

Lot 323

Silver compact with engine turned and enamel decoration and a Stratton compact and 1 other

Lot 127

A Dinky Supertoys 955 Fire Engine, with extending ladder, original box with miss-printing

Lot 136

A Mamod live steam stationary engine, SE series, on mahogany base

Lot 20

A George VI folding silver travelling time piece, eight day, with Arabic dial signed Drew & Sons, Piccadilly, the case wtih engine turned decoration, Birmingham, 1946, 10.5cm

Lot 2141

Industry, mostly RP, UK & France, Lace Machines, Weaving, Barlow & Jones Manchester, Engine and Boiler Rooms, Factories (16)

Lot 7037

A pair of Victorian longuettes with engine turned handle with loop terminal

Lot 232

Silver Yard O' Led propelling pencil, London, 1965, engine turned, a Wahl Eversharp gold filled propelling pencil, in original box and two silver thimbles (4).

Lot 241

A cased set of six George VI silver coffee spoons, Sheffield, 1946 together with a pair of twin handled late Victorian silver fluted salts, Sheffield, 1895, a pair of engine turned silver napkin rings and sundry silver plate.

Lot 242

Assorted silver napkin rings including a pair engine turned, cased approx 95g, cased EPNS cake forks and a set of butter knives (cased), EPNS enamelled souvenir spoons and an a/f early Victorian rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid writing slope.

Lot 456

A pair of late 19th Century gilt metal and mother of pearl opera glasses, signed A. Wachtel, Dresden and another pair engine turned with green enamel marked Busch Multinett D. R. G. M (2).

Lot 474

17 boxed Corgi die cast vehicles including 'Superhaulers', Thorneycroft buses, AEC Pump Escape Fire Engine etcetera.

Lot 480

Airfix Lockheed Tristay 144 scale unassembled in box, Rotodyne, unassembled in box, Heller Curtiss P. 40E together with Triang Real Estate 14 0 Post Office boxes and a Marx Toys tin plate four engine Sky cruiser, battery operated, boxed.

Lot 203

Buren Grand Prix Military Pocket Watch marked G.S.T.P and an Engine Turned Silver Cased Pocket Watch

Lot 439

Three Albums of Photographs 1970's / 80's of Stema Engine, Gypsy Caravans, etc at Steam Fairs

Lot 721

A group of Matchbox Orignal Models of Yesteryear comprising a No. 4 Horse Drawn Fire Engine, a No 5, No 6 and a No 11 VG-E in G-VG boxes.

Lot 76

A group of Hornby OO Gauge rolling stock to include an engine, some wagons and some boxed hydraulic buffer stops. G in G boxes. (11)

Lot 182

A selection of Hornby Thomas the Tank Engine Series locos and stock to include a Percy and Twin Wagon set, an unboxed Thomas and five other items of rolling stock. G-VG in G boxes (where boxed) (7)

Lot 497

A pair of Franklin Mint 1:24 scale vehicles comprising a 1930 Bugatti (unboxed) and a 1922 Ahrens-Fox Fire Engine (boxed) both slightly A/F, generally G, both with paperwork. (2)

Lot 318

Battle of Britain lot to 77684 P/O Pilot Paul Eric Penfold 29 Squadron. Medals - Member of the Victorian Order (MVO) cased, Numbered 1457, with original framed Certificate 13/7/1944. 1939-45 Star (entitled to BOB clasp, but this is MISSING), Air Crew Europe Star, Africa Star (entitled to the North Africa clasp, this MISSING), Italy Star, Defence & War Medals, also entitled to Air Efficiency Award GVI (this MISSING). Plus full original Miniature Medal group. Group comes with a mass of original ephemera including Penfolds RAF Pilots Log Books x3 starting 26th Sept 1937 to 27th Sept 1945. His own personal Autograph Album with photos and the persons signature inc Field Marshall Maitland Wilson, King GVI, Winston Churchill, Montgomery, etc etc. various cloth badges, silver hallmarked hip flask, silver snuff box, various maps, RAF Note Books, a large photo album, and a bundle of A/M Press photos, and other loose photos (qty). His RAF Service & Release Book, Middle East ID Book, etc etc. (His Logbooks show he spent some time stationed at Martlesham Heath) Below is Penfolds entry in the Battle of Britain Book: Penfold was born in November 1915 at Barnham, Sussex and was educated at Woodbridge Public School, Suffolk. In April 1937 he joined the RAFVR at Brighton and carried out his flying training at Shoreham Airport, in Tiger Moths, Audaxes and Battles. Penfold was awarded his wings in 1938 and when he was called up on 1st September 1939 he had 250 flying hours in his logbook, a large number for a VR pilot. In the latter part of the year Penfold was posted to 3 FTS, South Cerney for a twin-engine conversion course and on 1 February 1940 he was commissioned, arrived at 12 Group Pool in March, converted to Blenheims and was then posted to 29 Squadron at Debden on April 6. Penfold served with the squadron during the Battle of Britain, on night fighting duties at various fighter stations. On 3 September 1940 he was posted to 6 OTU, Sutton Bridge, as an instructor, converting Polish Pilots to Hurricanes. Penfold was later posted to 73 OTU, Aden, to instruct. Its aircraft having been found to be unsuitable for the area, the unit was moved to Egypt in early 1942. Soon after arriving, Penfold joined 216 Squadron at El Khanka, fifteen miles south of Helipolis. The squadron had Bombays and carried out many tasks, including supplying troops, dropping paratroopers and transporting the severely wounded back to Heliopolis. Shortly after joining 216, Penfold's Bombay was attacked and set alight by a BF 109 near Burg-El-Arab and he managed to make a forced landing before the fire became too serious. German fighters staffed the burning aircraft for ten minutes, luckily without casualties. In thirty minutes it was completely burned out. The squadron re-equipped with Hudsons & Dakotas and had a forward flight throughout the North African campaign up to the German surrender at Tunis. In late 1943 it returned to Cairo West. In January 1944 Penfold was posted to Algiers and appointed ADC and personal pilot to Field Marshal Sir Henry Maitland Wilson KCB, the Supreme Commander of Mediterranean Forces. Penfold returned to the UK in April to collect a Dakota, especially fitted out for the Field Marshal's use. He flew it back to Algiers in May and a week later took it across to a landing strip at Caserta, north of Naples. From here Penfold made trips to various HQ's in Italy, Greece, Corsica, Sardinia and flew back frequently to North Africa. In July 1944 the King arrived on a visit to the land and air forces in Italy. Penfold was given the job of looking after him and flying him from the base at Orvietto to front line fighter strips, where he personally decorated many Army and RAF officers and men. For his services to the King, Penfold was made a Member of the Royal Victorian Order. Two weeks later Penfold performed the same services for Winston Churchill, flying him to the major battle fronts. During his time with Field Marshall Wilson, Penfold flew many VIPs and made many overnight flights to Britain. When the Field Marshal was posted to Washington, Penfold flew back with him to the UK. He then joined the Communications Squadron at Hendon and continued flying VIPs to Europe and within Germany. On one occasion Penfold flew Air Vice-Marshal Janousek back to Prague and flew down the main thoroughfare, escorted by Liberators and Spitfires of the Czech Airforce. Penfold's final trip was to take Air Chief Marshal Sir Christopher Courtney to Burma, to plan the route for the bomber force, which would fly out via staging posts, each aircraft carrying 100 soldiers to finish the campaign against the Japanese if the atomic bomb proved ineffective. From January 1944 until September 1945 Penfold had the same crew that he took from 216 Squadron. They had flown 1750 hours together in the same Dakota A3c, FZ 631, which still had the same engines as it had when he picked the aircraft up at Prestwick. Penfold was released from the RAF in October 1945, as a Squadron Leader. His MVO was upgraded to LVO by Royal Decree in the eighties.

Lot 568

Hemsley group - MBE(Mily), 1914 Star and bar Trio to 1148 2/A.M N Hemsley RFC (Capt N B Hemsley RAF on pair). His copied papers reveal that he was employed as a Technical Officer but was a Pilot, his MBE was L/G 1/1/1919 as Technical, i.e. Ground Award. Noel Butler Hemsley was Killed in a Flying Accident at BIGGIN HILL 31/3/1921, buried Keston Churchyard. Killed with Mr E Fenton-Terry a civilian assistant, they left Biggin Hill in a DH.4 (D8393) on a navigation test but at 600 feet the engine cut out, the Pilot (Lieut Hemsley) dived to restart the engine and succeeded, but it failed again and the aircraft hit the ground at Biggin Hill, Hemsley is thought to have died instantly. Born Hulme. GVF (4) See other brothers/fathers medals also in this auction.

Lot 29

Fire Service Memorabilia - A collection of four fire engine pump brass gauges, 2 marked Blackstone & Co Ltd Stamford and a chrome blue emergency light (5) Est £30 - £40

Lot 216

Fifteen Thomas the Tank Engine volumes, 1950s and later including Four Little Engines, Troublesome Engines, Henry the Green Engine etc.

Lot 312

A Corgi Major Toys "Simon Snorkell" fire engine, articulated trailer 1137, Heinkel-I, The Green Hornets "Black Beauty", tractors, Disc Harrow, etc. (1 box) (playworn)

Lot 321

Quantity of Ertl Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends diecast, other locomotives and carriages, powered helicopter and large Ertl model of Thomas and Percy, etc. (1 box)

Lot 346

A Tonka tinplate fire engine and a wind-up model of a cat and ball

Lot 393A

Silver plated repousse and pierced link belt, similar buckle, Art Deco designed engine turned compact, 3 Indian silver teaspoons and another

Lot 404

A silver cigarette case with engine turned decoration, Birmingham circa 1930, length 11cm

Lot 1089

A 9ct gold match sleeve with engine turned decoration, Mappin & Webb, Birmingham 1939, 26.3g.

Lot 1095

A pair of 9ct gold double oval link cufflinks with engine turned decoration, 3.7g, pair of silver double oblong link cufflinks, a plated cigarette case, silver Mizpah brooch, Birmingham 1889, a Barker & Son damp detector, cased, and an Art Deco paste set faux ivory card case.

Lot 1128

A Victorian silver dish of circular form, raised on ball and claw feet, Martin Hall & Co, Sheffield 1891, box chased with flowers, Cornelius Saunder & James Shepherd, Birmingham 1893, cut glass ointment jar with silver lid, Birmingham 1900, pin cushion chased with flowers and foliate scrolls, Birmingham 1902, match sleeve with engine turned decoration, monogram engraved, and a silver backed hair brush and hand mirror. (7)

Lot 1155

A silver match sleeve with engine turned decoration, Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London 1931.

Lot 1225

A pair of silver and onyx Charles Rennie Mackintosh style cufflinks, two pair of engine turned silver cufflinks, further pair of cufflinks, a silver band, size Z, and an open dog tag on chain.

Lot 393

A quantity of Dinky Supertoys including a fire engine, Centurian tank, Mighty Antar, low loader, car transporter, 20 ton crane, a mobile crane, Big Bedford, turn table fire engine, a Leyland Octopus, Bulldozer, trailer and horse box. (13)

Lot 412

A quantity of Corgi die cast fire and police related models, mint and boxed, comprising; Chubb Pathfinder Airport Crash Truck 1103, Simon Snorkel-Dennis 1126, American La France Aerial Rescue Truck 1143, Simon Snorkel Fire Engine 1127, Forest Fire Land-Rover 109WB 421, Vauxhall Carlton Mk2 2.6L South Wales Police Force Car, a Vauxhall Cavalier mk3 2.0 16v 1.5 Ministry of Defence Police Car, together with a Shelvoke & Drewry Revopak refuse Vehicle 1116 and a Faun-AK435 Road Sweeper 1117. (9)

Lot 413

A quantity of Corgi Classic Fire Vehicles, limited edition, mint and boxed, comprising; an American La France Aerial Ladder Truck 97321, AEC Pump Escape Fire Engine 97356, La France Fire Vehicles Scottdale & South River 97331, AEC Ladder Staffordshire 97352, American La France Chicago 97322, AEC Pump Cleveland 97358, Bedford CA Van Blackburn Fire Engine 96906, and a Morris Minor pick Up Morris Motors Fire Brigade 96854. (8)

Lot 414

A group of Corgi Vintage Glory of Steam engines, limited edition, scale 1:50, comprising; Fowler B6 Showman's Locomotive 'Onward', Le Mont Blanc & Caravan, 80110, Garrett Bedford TK Low Loader & Garrett Tractor 'Princess Royal', 22402, Fowler B6 Crane Engine - Marstons Road Services, 80112, Garrett 4CD Showmans Tractor 'Little Billy', 80303, and a Garrett 4CD Road Tractor 'Bunty', 80301, all mint and boxed. (5)

Lot 423

A Hornby dublo GWR King Class locomotive 'King Edward I' 4-6-0, R 078, a Pannier Tank engine 0-6-0, R 041, a Class J13 Saddle Tank engine 0-6-0, R 396, two LMS 57 Composite Coaches and a 57 3rd Class Brake Coach, R 433/434, all mint and boxed, a BR Royal Scot boxed set with three coaches, and an R900 power control unit. (7)

Lot 427

A group of Hornby Dublo scale models, comprising; LMS Patriot Class 'Duke of Sutherland' 4-6-0, R 357, LMS Class 5P5F locomotive and tender 4-6-0, R 061, LMS 'Duchess of Sutherland' 4-6-2, R 066, and an LMS Class 4P tank engine 2-6-4, R 055, all mint and boxed. (4)

Lot 436

A Hornby Dublo king size electric train set comprising R078 King Class Loco No.6024 'King Edward I', R084 Bo-Bo BR blue Class 29 Diesel Loco No.6124, R058 0-6-0 BR black 3F Jinty No.47458, three GWR brown and cream Coaches (Composite, Brake/3rd, Restaurant Car), six Correct Goods Rolling Stock (Bestwood Open, Smiths Vent Van, Bolsover Mineral, McVitties Vent Van, Shell Tanker, BR brown Brake Van), R900 2.25 amp controller, R902 circuit controller, buildings include Town Station, Engine Shed, Goods Shed, 2 ovals of track with four points, crossover and two sidings, R793, a high speed Intercity train set R693, both boxed, further track, points, bridges, platforms and sundries.

Lot 437

A wooden chest containing Hornby Meccano Ltd. trains and accessories including the Duchess of Montrose engine with tender, Great Western tank engine, wooden signal box, control tower platform, level crossing and track, etc .

Lot 458

A copper scratch built steam locomotive engine with brass wheels, a tin plate Triang Noddy and Big Ears push along toy, and a tin plate jet gun. (3)

Lot 461

A Minitrix N guage S-Bahn Zug, 1027, starter set with the Ice train, 11202, Deutsche Reichsbahn black engine and tender 2-8-0, 2923, and a guard's van, 3060, all boxed. (4)

Lot 463

A Bachmann Plus N gauge Southern Pacific diesel engine and carriage, a Fleischmann DB black locomotive and tender, 0-6-0, BR 53 316, two further steam locomotives and tenders, no 1305, a Schienen-Reinigungswagen, a DB goods brake van, no 5300, a Tyco HO gauge Chessie System engine, no 7071, Palitoy dublo engine and tender, a Hornby Breakdown Crane, R6369, and sundry buildings and track.

Lot 467

A Hornby Dublo Electric train set, complete with locomotive engine, number 69567, in British Railways black livery, complete with box and testing certificate, together with further Hornby Dublo, wagons, track and accessories, including a High Capacity Wagon, D1, Bogie Bolster Wagon, D1, Horse Box D1 and Buffers set, D1, mostly boxed.

Lot 161

J. F. Bautte & Co., an 18 carat gold slim open face pocket watch, no. 51979, circa 1830, cylinder bar movement, 6 jewels, silvered sun ray dial, Roman numerals, gold Breguet hands, the back cover with engine turned decoration, diameter 40mm

Lot 162

Gaydon, Barnstaple, an 18 carat gold open face pocket watch, no. 1554, hallmarked London 1874, three quarter plate movement, recessed escapement, three arm oversprung gold balance and pointed tooth escape wheel, engraved Gaydon, Barnstaple, no. 1554, champagne and engine turned dial, Roman numerals, dot minute marker index, subsidiary seconds dial, engine turned back cover with a vacant reserve, suspended on a gold coloured chain, diameter 45mm

Lot 163

A. Lindrea, an 18 carat gold open face pocket watch, no. 4412, hallmarked London 1883, full plate lever movement, recessed bimetallic oversprung balance, engraved balance cock, engraved A. Lindrea Bristol March 1884, champagne dial, engine turned centre, engraved with foliate swags, Roman numerals, blued steel spade hands, the back cover engraved with foliate sprays and a shaped vacant reserve, 38mm diameter

Lot 203

Jaeger LeCoultre, Reverso Memory, ref. 255.5.82, a two colour sliding case dual dial wristwatch, no. 1969584, circa 2004, manual wind movement, cal. 862, silvered dial with engine turned centre, Arabic numerals, luminous lozenge hands, subsidiary seconds dial, the reverse black dial with white Arabic numeral minute index, white lozenge hand, flyback pusher, rotating and sliding case, case, dial and movement signed , on a brown leather strap with a stainless steel Jaeger LeCoultre deployant clasp, accompanied by a Jaeger LeCoultre box, guarantee certificate and booklet, instruction booklet and outer card box, width 23mm

Lot 216

Rolex, ref. 2495, a 9 carat gold wristwatch, import mark for Glasgow 1924, manual wind movement, 15 jewels, timed to 6 positions, silvered engine turned dial, Arabic numerals, blued steel Breguet hands, subsidiary seconds dial, snap back engraved Tim 11.6.32, case, dial and movement signed , on a black Hirsch lizard strap, diameter 29mm This watch belonged to General Sir Frederick Alfred Pile, 14th September 1884 - 14th November 1976. He was a serving British Army officer during both World Wars.

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