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Lot 1298
2005 Aston Martin DB9 Coupé - Registration No HX55 AXK, V12 six litre engine - 450 bhp, touchtronic transmission (automatic with paddleshift). This excellent example has only had two owners and has covered less than 14,900 miles from new. It is finished in Midnight blue with Sandstorm (cream) leather upholstery with Caspian blue secondary colour to the dash top and centre console. It has full walnut door cappings and console and has the following options - Bluetooth, cruise control, heated front seats, navigation system, first aid kit, parking aid, power fold-back mirrors and tyre pressure monitoring. It has an extensive service history file and is fitted with a tracker. It cost £111,810 new and represents a rare opportunity to buy a low mileage and low ownership iconic British sports car at an affordable price
Lot 911
Books: D. H. Lawrence - Love Among The Haystacks, publisher Nonesuch Press 1930, limited edition printed on handmade paper, numbered 889 / 1600, together with Gerard Manley Hopkins - Selected Poems, publisher Nonesuch Press 1954, numbered 116 / 1100 in card sleeve, five further first editions, Edith Sitwell - The Song of the Cold; Osbert Sitwell - England Reclaimed, Osbert Sitwell - Sing High Sing Low, Lawrence Whistler - Armed October, Richard Church - Twenty Five Lyrical Poems (7)
Lot 218
Harry Watson (1871-1936) - Large oil painting - River landscape, thought to be on the Isle of Elmley, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, with three children on bridge to foreground and cattle and farm to background, canvas 46ins x 56ins, signed in full and dated 1906 to lower right corner, in heavy gilt moulded leaf pattern frame (frame somewhat damaged). Note : Stanley Johnson lived in Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, and was the owner of a pottery works at Queenborough. He was the first Initiate of Queenborough Lodge - No. 3893 and went on to become Worshipful Master in December 1922. He not only gifted this painting to the Lodge but also donated £100 to the Temple Building Fund, and also donated the Lodge Banner.
Lot 602
A group of George V First World War medals to "64228 Gnr. A. Dorman, Royal Artillery", comprising - 1914 Star, 1914-18 War Medal and Victory Medal, an Elizabeth II Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to "Constable Roger Search", two Elizabeth II Imperial Service Medals to "George Manning" and "Ernest Eldridge" (latter three in fitted cases), a George V 1914-18 War Medal and two Victory Medals
Lot 680
Two George V First World War medals to "25011 Pte. J. Batho. E. Sussex R.", comprising - 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal, and a Southern Railway St. Johns Ambulance Association Long Service Medal (7 years) awarded to "John Batho. 1932.", and a large quantity of railway livery buttons, various
Lot 229
Studio of Edward William Cooke (1811-1880) - Oil painting - Marine scene - "Morning after a heavy Gale 1857" - The crew of a pilot boat and the first Deal lifeboat, the "Van Kook", in choppy seas approaching the wreck of "The Coromandel", an East India Company ship, with the Goodwin Lightship to background, relined canvas 27ins x 44ins, unsigned, in modern gilt moulded frame. Note : The first Deal lifeboat, the "Van Kook" was gifted to the town of Deal by the artist, Edward William Cooke and his famous painting "Morning after a heavy Gale" painted in 1847 shows the local pilot boat and the first Deal lifeboat the "Van Kook", the Coxwain of whom was Robert Wilds, approaching the wreck of the East India Company ship the "Coromandel". The crew and passengers of the ship perished on the Goodwin Sands. The Captain would not desert his ship and was saved by the lifeboat. The lifeboat was originally stationed in the North Deal Lifeboat House which is now home to the Deal Angling Club. The painting has a significant record of the Lifeboat Service in Deal.
Lot 513
Five: 1939-45 star, Atlantic star, Burma star, Defence, War (first three privately engraved 1532779 Sgt Henry J Carver RAF Air Sea Rescue Service) VF, with an album, named to Henry Carver, showing over 200 photos of service life, views, local interest etc covering Darjeeling Nepal, Chittagong, Bengal, Calcutta etc (few photos missing), album exterior worn.
Lot 502
D.C.M. George V issue (7906 Pte M. Sullivan RAMC) VF Plate 1 Note: DCM London Gazette 16.2.1915, recipient with the 21st Field Ambulance and awarded “For gallant conduct in the performance of his duties whilst exposed to heavy shell fire”. Sullivan first entered the war 7.10.1914 and later transferred to the Royal Engineers as Sapper 285422.
Lot 548
A modern museum style wooden model of Nelson’s flagship HMS Victory, a fine representation of Nelson’s 104 gun first rate ship of the line. An impressively detailed plank on frame model fitted with fully rigged masts, with rigging and dead eyes, planked decking, cannon, long boats, flags, ships figurehead. Painted in the original colour scheme of deep yellow and black. Overage length 130cm, height to top of main mast 93cm. Mounted on a small wooden support. VGC (minor restoration required to one mast). Plate 3
Lot 251
2 Durham Classics. DC8 1938 Lincoln Zephyr Convertible, top up. 1/200 in dark metallic green with tan top and interior. ‘17th Illinois Toy Show February 1991’. Commissioned by Past Time Hobbies. Plus DC1H 1934 Chrysler Airflow 2-door coupe limited edition 85/100. In dark blue with white interior, ‘Airflow Club of America’ First International Meet Outside The USA decals to doors. Both boxed, with packing. Contents Mint. See internet
Lot 2155
AFTER GEORGIA O'KEEFFE, UNESCO COMMISSIONED OIL-PAINT-SCREEN-PRINT H 12" W 30", "WHITE CANADIAN BARN"From the "UNESCO Travelling Print Exhibition From Impressionism Till Today" series" commissioned in 1948. Multiple, amended-oil paint-screen-printed reproduction of "White Canadian Barn No. 2, 1932". The original from which this reproduction was produced was from a series done by O'Keeffe during a summer trip to the Gaspe Peninsula of Canada in 1932. The Detroit Institute of Arts labels at the reverse, Loan No. 171 (see additional photographs). Measuring H. 12" x 30"; framed. The pamphlet for the UNESCO exhibition notes: "Government Departments, educational and cultural institutions desiring duplicate sets of the prints contained in this exhibition may obtain them at special rates through UNESCO." and many duplicates of this and the other prints were made.Areas of light craquelure noted, with several areas of marks noted along the upper section {visible in first photograph}. (Additional condition info as viewed under UV light in the unopened frame: UV clean; original frame with some chips. rf, 3-31-2015)- For High Resolution Photos visit Dumouchelles website.
Lot 89
* JOHN GUTHRIE SPENCE SMITH R.S.A. (SCOTTISH 1880 - 1951) BUTLEY CROSS, SOMERSET oil on panel, signed 27cm x 18.5cm Framed Note: John Guthrie Spence Smith was a Perth born artist with a distinctive approach to the landscapes and streetscapes of Scotland; Spence Smith was born in Perth 1880 and died in Edinburgh 1951. A childhood illness caused John to lose his hearing and his speech, a condition which no doubt enhanced his visual senses. The artist first came to notice in 1904 when his design was selected in a public competition for the cover of the Syllabus of the 1904 Perth Arts and Crafts Exhibition, by 1906 John was attending the RSA Life Drawing Classes in Edinburgh where he studied under Charles Hodge Mackie and Robert Burns and in 1906 won several prizes there. Spence Smith was a co-founder and member of the so-called Edinburgh Group. His later works such as shown here have strong influences of the Scottish Colourist movement. In 1977 a solo exhibition of John's work was mounted at Perth Museum and Art Gallery, as part of the 1977 Perth Festival of the Arts. In 1983 nine works by the artist were included in the first exhibition devoted to the Edinburgh Group at the City Art Centre Edinburgh. In 1986 an exhibition of his work was held at Perth Museum and Art Gallery and an accompanying booklet was also published to commemorate the 35th anniversary of his death. John Guthrie Spence Smith's work is to be found in a number of public collections including Kelvingrove, Paisley, Dundee, Aberdeen, Kirkcaldy, Fleming Collection and City Art Centre Edinburgh
Lot 38
* COLIN W BURNS (BRITISH b 1944 - ), HUNTSMAN IN A LANDSCAPE oil on board,signed 62cm x 91cm (24.5 x 35.8 inches) Framed Note: Born in 1944, Colin Burns grew up in a Norfolk seaside town. From the age of seven, he began to paint landscapes and sunsets and, as a nine year old, started winning art prizes at school. At the age of twelve, his parents moved to live in the middle of the country in a marshland farmhouse and his former town life was replaced with beautiful surroundings and the local wildlife. Colin Burns claims that this change of lifestyle was the greatest artistic influence he has experienced. He became more and more involved in painting and began observing the wonders of nature. At the age of sixteen he left school and qualified as an accountant and went to work at 'Birds Eye' in Great Yarmouth, painting in his spare time and finding an enthusiastic market for his local landscapes. Colin's paintings caught the eye of a well known Art Dealer - Ivor Hook of 'The Little Gallery' in Elm Hill, Norwich - and, through an introduction in 1976 to the renowned 'Tryon' Gallery in London specialising in wildlife by leading artists, Colin held his first exhibition in 1977. Having left 'Birds Eye' in 1978 to become a professional artist, painting both in oil and watercolour, concentrating on the East Anglian countryside and the birds that inhabit it, Colin Burns has now become one of the most ·successful artists of the day. The Highlands of Scotland and its moors with its unique Scottish wildlife are also beautifully portrayed along with London scenes and even Central Park in New York, such is the versatility of Colin's talent with the brush. However it is the East Anglian countryside for which he is regarded as a leading wildlife artist. The international Auction House 'Christies' now almost exclusively handles the sales of his new work through sales in London, New York and Scotland. Many of his paintings have been reproduced as greetings cards and prints and his original oils and watercolours are keenly sought after and included in important collections in Europe and the USA
Lot 139
A 1957 Jaguar 3.4 Mk I automatic saloon, registration number 682 UYB, British Racing green. William Lyons new compact Jaguar would become available in 1955 with the 2.4 litre XK engine, and was conceived to fill the model range between the XK sports cars and the big imposing Mk VII. The public would have to wait until 1957 for the larger 3.4 litre version to become available, and with its 210 bhp engine it was a match for any sports saloon on British roads, with a top speed of 120 mph. This 3.4 litre automatic example was originally supplied by Brown's Garage, Bath, to its first lucky owner, a Mr Filpin. The Jaguar sports its originally supplied colour scheme of British Racing green with a Suede green leather interior as stated on the accompanying Jaguar Heritage Certificate. The Jaguar has the desirable option of all round disc brakes and sits on colour coded wire wheels. The well appointed interior has recently been fitted with a new headlining. Jaguar's Mk I has seen a resurgence in popularity recently, with Mk Is taking to the race track in ever increasing numbers and a black example starring in the new Endeavour ITV detective series, prices have risen accordingly. The Jaguar is offered for auction with an accompanying history file. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations
Lot 177
A 1967 Jaguar 420, registration number PLB 847E, chassis number P1F2910BW, cream. Introduced in October 1966 and seen as being the ultimate in compact sporting saloons, the 420 was essentially a restyled S-Type answering some of the criticism levied at the latter's awkward styling. As the name suggested, all cars came with the XK 4.2 six cylinder engine feed by twin carburetors producing a claimed 245bhp. Inside, the wood trim of the S-Type was replaced with padded Rexine but high grade leather still featured heavily in what was a thoroughly British cockpit. This example was first registered in June 1967 to a transport haulier in Romford who subsequently sold the car after just three years to a hotel owner in Kensington. The car remained in his ownership for the next 39 years retiring to Bournemouth with its second keeper in 2007. In February 2009, the Jaguar was sold to a collector in West Wiltshire where it has remained to this day. It comes with a comprehensive service history from 1970-2001 and most MOT certificates from 1970 to the present day. RF60, V5C, MOT to June 2016 See illustration
Lot 148
A 1930 Rolls-Royce 20/25 hp Brooklands Sluggard special, registration number DXP 567, chassis number GSR50, engine number Q90, silver. GSR50 was despatched from Rolls-Royce in July 1930 in rolling chassis form to Carrosserie Janssen of Paris to have a Sedanca de Ville body fitted for its first owner Sr Juan Pardo in Spain. In 1937 Sr Pardo moved to London just before the outbreak of the civil war bringing the car with him. In 1940 GSR50 was registered to John Patterson in Paisley, Scotland for the Ministry of Transport, who had the chassis rebodied by Alpe & Saunders Ltd. Two further custodians are registered a Mr James Weir of Glasgow in 1952 and then Mr James Hugh also of Glasgow in 1956. The last known custodian before the car was taken off the road in 1967 was a Mr Thomas Crawley who had purchased the car in 1961. The striking current body which has been modelled on the 1911 Silver Ghost 'The Sluggard' (the streamlined Brookland special) which achieved a remarkable 101 mph at the Surrey racing circuit. The body is constructed in the traditional fashion of doped fabric over an ash frame, a technique which was perfected in early aircraft construction. At the same time further restoration works were carried out, including an engine rebuild, rewire and an overdrive unit was fitted to aid long distance touring. Since the restoration the previous owner used the car regularly for touring including a 1,000 mile tour of France. The accompanying history file contains photocopies of the build cards, receipts, previous logbooks, photographs and magazine articles on GRS50. This very imposing Rolls-Royce started easily and sounded in rude health on inspection for this catalogue, and with its distinctive styling it will certainly make the next custodian stand out from the crowd. RF60, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations Condition report Report by MW The Rolls Royce is running and driving, and has participated in a long distance rally of 1,000 miles through France, with the previous owner. The car is fitted with overdrive, which should enable more relaxed high speed driving. We have had a reasonable level of interest in the vehicle and the car comes from a deceased estate, so the seller is motivated to complete a sale.
Lot 149
A 1960 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II, registration number 6 DEJ, chassis number SWC34, Midnight blue. Introduced in 1959 the Cloud II incorporated the pure lines of the original design with the all new V8 aluminium engine and would remain in production until 1962 when the series III model became available. This example has covered a believed 82,000 from new with three recorded custodians. The first keeper retained the car until 1996, with a third deceased owner acquiring the Rolls-Royce earlier this year. The car is finished in a most becoming Midnight blue which was repainted approximately ten years ago at a cost of £13,000. The interior is presented in contrasting parchment leather with recently replaced carpets and dark blue over rugs. The headlining, wood veneers and door cards are equally in fine condition and all in all the interior is a pleasure to sit in. The accompanying history file contains evidence of regular and sympathetic maintenance, including ***a receipt from Gordon Dale (not Frank Dale)*** for nearly £7,000 on recommended preventative maintenance, other receipts from P & A Wood, other marque specialists, past MOTs and general correspondence. This low mileage example is offered from a deceased estate and should offer the next custodian a fine example of an elegant Rolls-Royce. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations
Lot 146
A 1961 left hand drive Volkswagen Beetle 1200, registration number 642 UYM, blue. The evergreen Beetle is as popular today with enthusiasts as when they first rolled off the Wolfsburg production line in 1938. This particular 1200 was imported and first registered in the UK in 1971 on registration number GBP 222J, the previous owner acquired the Beetle in 1979 and it had been dry stored until purchased by the vendor in November 2012. Since acquiring the Beetle the vendor has embarked on a sympathetic restoration incorporating as many original components as possible. For safety purposes he has replaced the entire hydraulic braking system, replaced the starter motor, thoroughly recommissioned the engine, and has reinstated the stale air cooling system. The charming Beetle is fitted with an original VW ski rack with period skis. The interior is serviceable but the vendor advises us this is one area of the car which could be improved as time and funds allow. V5C, MOT to September 2016 See illustration
Lot 120
A 1953 Austin Healey 100, registration number TDD 47, chassis number BN1 1140267, Healey Ice blue. The sensational new Austin Healey 100 caused a major stir when it was debuted at the 1952 London Motor Show. The all new Healey sports car was intended to be a low cost high performance sports car aimed squarely at the US market. The 100 sourced its major components from the Austin Atlantic saloon including the 2660cc four cylinder engine tuned to 90 bhp which when installed in the lighter streamlined Healey resulted in a genuine 100 mph plus sports car. It was equipped with a four speed gearbox with the bottom gear blanked off which with the overdrive gave five usable gear ratios. The Healey 100 is a muscular sports car for the purest and its performance was not bettered by its successor the 100/6 and was only surpassed when the Healey 3000 became available in 1959. This particular example has been in the vendor's possession for a remarkable 41 years. The car was registered on 1st September 1953 and is arguably finished in the best colour combination of Ice blue with a dark blue interior, the same colour combination as it left the factory. It sits on recently replaced chrome wire wheels with correct style tyres and has a desirable Sebring louvered bonnet fitted. We are advised by the client that he had the Healey resprayed in 1976 and the car still looks bright. Recent expenditure includes the fitting of an aluminium fuel tank and a general health check at a Healey specialist. With a believed genuine 69,000 miles on the odometer, this rare early chassis number Healey 100 is eligible for some of the world's most prestigious sporting events including the Mille Miglia, Le Mans Classic and Tour Auto to name but a few. Now coming to the market for the first time in over four decades this extremely original low mileage Healey is certainly a must for any serious collection. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See cover and other illustrations
Lot 130
A 1955 Austin A90 Westminster historic FIA rally car, registration number PSV 545, black. This A90 has formed part of a collection of rally cars. It was discovered as a barn find and the vendor informs us that it was exchanged for fabricating a trials sump guard. The Austin has been in the vendor's possession for over 20 years and was previously registered FVV 1344. The A90 was restored to compete in the 1994 Monte Carlo Challenge and was initially rebuilt to original specification apart from twin 1½ SU carburettors, seat belts, fog lights, a Halda trip meter and snow tyres. On its first Monte the Austin as described by the vendor had lost all brakes by the time it had reached Beaune in France but still managed to finish a very creditable and impressive 20th overall. By the time the Austin was ready for its second Monte, the car had been extensively uprated. It now featured a three litre engine from a Wolseley 110, four speed floor change gearbox from an Austin Princess, Wolseley 110 front disc brakes and the ability to fit snow chains to the rear wheels. The Austin has been campaigned in several other rallies, including LeJog finishing 7th overall on one occasion. The Austin is offered for auction with a comprehensive spares package including a spare 2600cc engine, two gearboxes, rear wheels with snow chains and a complete set of glass. The accompanying history file contains numerous receipts, handbooks, past MOTs and expired FIA documents. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration
Lot 105
A 1953 Austin K9 Loadstar cattle lorry, brown. This rare and very original K9 Loadstar has resided in the same Somerset village of Middlezoy since its first registration. Both the first and current owner are farmers, who used the lorry to transport cattle to Bridgwater Market. The lorry has been in dry storage for a good number of years, but has been started and moved on a regular basis and it certainly sounded in rude health on our inspection for the catalogue photographs. Unfortunately the logbook has been lost, but the vendor has contacted Somerset County Archives and acquired relevant documentation from them which should enable the next owner to register the lorry with its original registration. No V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations
Lot 124
A 1994 Mercedes-Benz C220 Elegance, registration number L498 VRL, Pearl blue metallic. This low ownership C220 was supplied by Cathedral Motor Company, Truro, Cornwall (Mercedes-Benz main dealers) to its first owner. It was maintained by them until 2007, when the Mercedes was purchased by Mrs M W H Hillyer from Rampisham, Dorchester and maintenance was continued by Mercedes-Benz Dorchester. The Mercedes is offered for auction with its original maintenance booklet, past MOTs and receipts. V5C, MOT to March 2016 See illustration
Lot 119
A 1991 Volkswagen Golf Driver, registration number H277 WYA, red. This local Somerset Volkswagen was supplied by Loders of Yeovil and was serviced by them until late last year. The recorded mileage of 90,000 miles is believed to be correct. The Driver was a cross over model between the GTi and the five door hatchback. The Golf is finished in red and is fitted with a factory sunroof, five speed gearbox, has the original tool kit and first aid kit. V5C, MOT to July 2016 See illustration
Lot 122
A 1955 Ford Thames E83W 10 CWT van, registration number HPR 569, green over black. This charming light commercial was purchased by the vendor from Tites Scrap Yard near Sherborne, Dorset in approximately 1977. When purchased it was signwritten in the livery of Plumbheat Ltd 122 South Street Bridport. A full restoration was carried out over the next six years with a full length sunroof, detachable side signboards and was converted to 12V electrics. Its first trip was to complete the London to Brighton commercial vehicle run which was completed from its home in South Petherton in Somerset up to London and from there to Brighton and back again all in one day. The van has attended numerous classic car events in the South West of England and has always been admired. The vendor advises us that the van has seen very little mileage in the last ten years, starts and runs well and has had a reconditioned gearbox supplied by the Ford Sidevalve Owners Club. The van is offered for auction with an accompanying history file with photographs, expired MOTs, SORNs and general correspondence. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations
Lot 164
A 1979 Datsun 280c Cedric four door saloon, registration number FYC 966T, chassis number P330-022470, engine number L28-297383, white. This now rare Japanese saloon is believed to be one of only two known Custom De-Luxe manual saloon versions still on British roads. The first owner, a director of Taylor's Electrical, Taunton, Somerset, purchased the Cedric from Arthur Martin Autorama, Taunton, Somerset, after seeing the model displayed at that years International Motor Show. There have been four subsequent changes of title, including his widow and the vendor, who has owned the car once before. This rare Datsun has travelled less than 56,000 miles from new and is offered with service history, receipts, past MOTs, manuals and a detailed history of ownership. V5C, MOT to March 2016 See illustration
Lot 183
A 1952 Bentley R Type saloon, registration number WXG 975, chassis number B121 RS, engine number B120R, Tudor over shell grey. This R Type has been registered in one family from new. It was originally supplied by Arnetts of Bournemouth, Dorset to the first owner Mr Ingram Spencer the founder of Hamworthy Engineering. On his death the Bentley was registered to his widow and then subsequently to the daughter upon her death. The Bentley is presented in remarkably original condition with the two tone grey coach work and grey piped blue leather interior having a well cared for patinnation. The brakes, clutch, gearbox and engine are said, by the vendor, to be in fine fettle and running and driving well. The accompanying history file contains receipts from Haynes Motor Museum, expired MOTs and a letter from the original owner's daughter which confirms the Bentley's family history. V5C, MOT to April 2016 See illustrations
Lot 372
98-99 AD. Group comprising: Obv: IMP NERVA CAES TRAIAN AVG GERM P M legend with radiate head right. Rev: TR P COS II PP legend, SC in exergue, Abundantia, holding sceptre, seated left on chair formed by two crossed cornucopiae. Obv: IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AVG GERM P M legend with radiate head right. Rev: TR POT COS III PP legend, SC in exergue, Abundantia, holding sceptre, seated left on chair formed by two crossed cornucopiae. BMC 719 note (citing Baldwins Auction, 1931 and Paris); RIC 382 variant (TR P but obverse legend IMP CAES NERVA...) and RIC 386 variant (this obverse legend but reverse TR POT); cf. Sear 3225/RIC 411; Cohen 629. First, see Wildwinds.com (this coin"). 11.91, 10.50 grams. [2, No Reserve] Fair. First extremely rare.
Lot 364
Dated 1677 and 1844 AD. Group comprising: Charles II. Obv: profile bust withCAROLVS II DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: cruciform arms with CC monogram in angles with MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX legend and date. Edge: with raised DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI VICESIMO NONO legend. Victoria, young head. Obv: profile bust with date below and VICTORIA DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: crwoned arms inw reath with BRITANNIARUM REGINA FID DEF legend. Edge: with incuse DECUS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI VIII legend with star stops. S. 3358; ESC 6th, 398 (old 52)/S. 3882; ESC 6th, 2561 (old 280); BSC431. 28.78, 27.71 grams. [2, No Reserve] First fair with attempted piercing to centre reverse; second good fine.
Lot 334
1935-1953 AD. A mixed group comprising: George V, silver jubilee, 1935, souvenir published by Weldons Ltd, London [pictorial large paperback; 70pp.]; George VI, coronation, 1937, official souvenir programme, published by Odhams Press Ltd, London [pictorial large paperback; 36pp.]; Princess Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten, wedding, 1947, souvenir programme, published by Odhams (Watford) Ltd, Watford [pictorial large paperback; 32pp.]; Elizabeth II, coronation, 1953, souvenir book by Neil Ferrier, published L. T. A. Robinson Ltd, London [hardback blue cloth, 97pp.]; all profusely illustrated, first and last with some in full colour. Property of an Essex, UK lady; by inheritance. 1.1 kg total, largest 31 x 23cm (12 x 9"). [4, No Reserve] Good to fine condition; minor wear to paperback covers.
Lot 391
1893-1927 AD. Nasir al-Din Shah (1848-1896 AD"). Obvs: Shah's name within crowned wreath. Revs: crown above radiant lion holding sword with date 1311 AH by lion legs and inscription below, within wreath. Muzaffar al-Din Shah (1896-1907 AD), Tehran mint. Obv: facing bust within wreath with inscription above and date 1323 AH below. Rev: crown above radiant lion holding sword with inscription below, within wreath. Muhammad Ali Shah (1907-1909 AD"). Obv: Shah's name within crowned wreath. Rev: crown above radiant lion holding sword with date 1325 AH between lion legs and inscription below, within wreath. Sultan Ahmad Shah (1909-1925 AD"). Obv: Obv: Shah's name within crowned wreath. Rev: crown above radiant lion holding sword and inscription below, within wreath with date 1329 AH below. Obv: three quarter bust with inscription above and date 1332 or 1342 AH below. Rev: crown above radiant lion holding sword and inscription below, within wreath. Reza Shah (1925-1941 AD"). Obv: profile bust with inscription over and within wreath with date 1306 SH below. Rev: crown above radiant lion holding sword with inscription below, within wreath. KM# 911/KM# 975/KM# 979/KM# 1012/KM# 1040/KM# 1057/KM# 1104. 82.70 grams total. [9, No Reserve] Good fine and better; first two weakly struck as usual for issue, last good very fine.
Lot 464
Devonian Period, 417-354 million years BP. A group of three trilobites comprising a Devonian specimen of Greenops boothi accompanied by a Gregory, Bottley, and Lloyd label reading: 'DEVONIAN, Greenops boothi, Hamilton, New York, USA', and two unidentified trilobites in shale, all in old white card trays. From a historic ‘Victorian Museum’ collection; from the stock of Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd (1981-2014); formerly with Gregory, Bottley & Co. (1932-1981) and previously with J. R. Gregory & Co. (1898-1932); originally in the collection of the famous James Reynolds Gregory (1858-1898"). This item is part of a historic collection of fossils and minerals which has recently been reviewed by leading geological expert Dr. Ronald Bonewitz. Cf. Bonewitz, Dr. Ronald Louis Smithsonian Rock and Gem, (2008), p.340. James Reynolds Gregory (1832-1899) was one of the principle London mineral and fossil dealers during the second half of the 19th century. The company he founded was one of the longest surviving geological suppliers in the world, second only to Kranz of Germany. In 1858 James Gregory established his business selling polished stones, minerals and fossils from premises in King William Street. A few years later he moved to premises in Golden Square, Soho. He won prize medals at exhibitions in Paris (1867), Sydney (1879) and London (1862 and 1883"). He also formed a superb collection of meteorites, which was later sold by his sons to the Natural History Museum, London. On the death of his father in 1899 Albert Gregory took over the business, dealing from premises in Kensington, then 30 Old Church Street in Chelsea. He eventually sold the company in 1932 to Percy Bottley, and after his death in 1982 the premises were sold. The company was then acquired by Brian Lloyd who had started the Natural History sales at Sotheby's before dealing from his own premises in Pall Mall. Gregory, Bottley & Lloyd, as it became known, traded from Ricket Street and later Seagrave Road in Fulham. In 2008 the business and all of the stock and Victorian cabinets were moved out of London to Walmer in Kent. On the eventual retirement of Brian and Mary Lloyd in 2014, with none of their family interested in taking over the business, the stock was sold and is now dispersed. Trilobites are a well-known fossil group of extinct marine arthropods and form one of the earliest known groups of arthropods. The trilobites were among the most successful of all early animals, roaming the oceans for over 270 million years. Among other distinctions, they are the the first known animals to develop eyes. 391 grams total, 45mm-10.5cm (1 3/4 - 4 1/4"). [3, No Reserve] Fine condition.
Lot 509
Dated 1879, 1889 and 1891 AD. Group comprising: Gothic issue, florin, type B7 (38 arcs"). Obv: profile bust with Gothic 'Victoria d g britt reg f d mdccclxxix' legend. Rev: cruciform arms with Gothic ' One florin one tenth of a pound' legend. jubilee head issue, crowns (2"). Obvs: profile bust with VICTORIA D G BRITT REG F D legend. Revs: St George and dragon with dates. S. 3898; ESC 6th 2895 (old 852); BSC 769/S. 3921; ESC 6th 2589 and 2591 (old 299 and 301); BSC 483 and 486. 10.83, 27.71, 27.83 grams. [3, No Reserve] First near fine; others good fine with few small edge knocks.
Lot 75
A late 19th/early 20th Century Russian silver and cloisonné enamel beaker, by Pavel Ovchinnikov, of circular tapering form and raised on a single circular foot, exterior enamelled with multi-coloured floral design, with a gilt interior, stamped to base 84 with First Kokoshnik mark, makers mark for Pavel Akimov Ovchinnikov, height approx. 7.5cm, along with two silver gilt and enamel spoons, reverse bowl enamelled with floral and foliage design with further enamel to terminal, also stamped 84 with First Kokoshnik mark and indistinct makers mark.
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