Property of the late Warrick Blackwell c.1974 MZ RE250 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle ProjectFrame no. 3161Engine no. St 111•Former MZ factory machine•Part of the Blackwell Collection for at least 30 years•Not ridden for some time•Offered for restorationAlthough the Zschopau marque established its reputation with the general public as purveyor of reliable, if somewhat unexciting, commuter machines, the East German concern was in the forefront of high-performance two-stroke development in the post-war years. Under the direction of engineer Walter Kaaden, MZ achieved some notable triumphs against the might of Japanese opposition in the 1960s, and although its Grand Prix effort eventually faded, the firm produced many highly successful ISDT machines in the 1960s and 1970s. What would become Motorradwerk Zschopau (Zschopau Motorcycle Works) was founded in the old DKW factory in Saxony after WW2, although its first machines were marketed under the IFA brand name. That first machine was based on the pre-war DKW 125, and derivatives were soon being raced in the East German Championship. The pace of development quickened following Kaaden's arrival in 1952, for it was he who redesigned the engine to accept a rotary disc inlet valve and resonant exhaust system. The machine offered here represents MZ's 250cc Grand Prix racer in its ultimate form. Introduced in 1955, the first 250 racer - effectively a doubled-up 125 - was air-cooled and fitted with a four-speed transmission. Maximum power was 25bhp at 8,000rpm. Water-cooling was adopted in 1962 on the RE250, boosting power to 48bhp at 11,000 revs. By 1970 a six-speed gearbox was standard, and with 50-53 horsepower on tap the RE250 was good for a top speed of 140mph. When the factory's racing effort folded in 1977, all the existing bikes and parts were sold off to privateers, who continued to race them for years afterwards. This ex-works example has formed part of the Warrick Blackwell Collection since at least 1992 and has been displayed at both the International Classic Bike Show and Midland Classic Bike Show. Sadly, nothing is known of its in-period racing history. Accompanying history includes photocopied marque-related literature; a selection of photographs; and an invoice/letter from John Mossey dating from November 1992 in which he states that 'the bike starts good and runs up a treat and sounds sharp and clean on both cylinders'. MZ authority Manfred Woll has advised us that the front fork is from a 1977-onwards production roadster, while the rear suspension struts have been modified to a later specification. The covers for the expansion chambers are incorrect also. Otherwise the machine is believed to be correct. Not ridden for some years, this motorcycle will require restoration before returning to the racetrack. Partially dismantled, the machine is sold strictly as viewed and prospective bidders must satisfy themselves as to its completeness, provenance, authenticity and engine capacity prior to bidding. A fairing, screen, two tyres, clutch parts, assorted sprockets, cylinder block and sleeves are included in the sale. Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Georg Jensen: A mid 20th Century 925 sterling silver Acorn pattern flatware service, the majority stamped to reverse handles with Georg Jensen 1933-1944 mark and STERLING DENMARK; comprising: 12 table forks12 dessert spoons12 dessert forks12 pastry/cake forks (2 stamped with assayer's mark of Christian F Heise, Copenhagen 1931)12 soup spoons12 teaspoons4 table spoons2 serving spoons (1 stamped with assayer's mark of Christian F Heise, Copenhagen 1932)3 pickle forkspair of caddy spoons2 condiment spoonsan oyster forkfish forksmall sauce ladlelarge sauce ladleserving fork, combined silver weight: 120.76 ozt (3,756.5 grams)this lot also includes: three various servers / cake slice, a large sauce ladle and a bottle opener, with silver handles and steel blades or bowls - not weighed
A Modern eight piece Hanoverian style silver flatware service, hallmarked by Carr's of Sheffield, 1993, in fitted canteen, comprising: Table ForksDessert ForksDessert SpoonsSoup SpoonsFish Knives TeaspoonsCoffee Spoons, combined weight 124.07 ozt (3,880.9 grams)together with Table Knives and Dessert/Side Knives and a plated table fork and a plated spoon
A collection of mainly late 19th and early 20th Century silver plate, EPNS, A1 plate, Electro plate serving /utility ware to include: Pair of fish servers, engraved tine and blades, carved twist bone handles; another pair similar; Continental ornate pair of fish servers; bone handled engraved toasting fork; pair of plain bone handled salad servers; boxed bone handled cake knife and another three examples; bone handled engraved asparagus server; two various pickle forks with bone handles; set of six mother-of-pearl handled engraved fish knives and forks remaining plate includes: pair of large fiddle pattern server and soup ladle; Continental style Berry spoons and servers; cake slices; lobster picks, sauce ladles, grape scissors, wine stopper, Continental taperstick holder etc (1 bag)
A 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN STERLING SILVER FORK BY JONES, SHREVE & BROWN the leaf moulded oval terminal engraved 'KH', 18.5cm long, a ditto silver butter knife by W&H, 19.5cm long; five other American sterling silver cutlery items, combined weight 234 grams; and a small selection of American silver plated cutlery
ADMIRAL LORD HORATIO NELSON, 1ST VISCOUNT NELSON (1758-1805) / HMS VICTORY INTEREST: A collection of items consisting of the following:Lord Nelson's wax seal depicting side profile portrait of Nelson framed by lettering “ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY” upon a turned ebony mount. Provenance: Previously belonged to a descendant of Nelson. A circa 1805 damask white tablecloth, produced as a tribute with design of HMS Victory surmounted by a heart containing the words “Sacred Nelson” amidst foliage. Provenance: Given to descendant of Nelson as a gift (Miss Beryl Nelson, Warham, Wells Next the Sea). Had been passed on through generations from Captain John Rendell R.N. A late 18th / early 19th Century knife and fork, horn handles and hand forged steel. From HMS Victory when Admiral Lord Nelson was in command. Provenance: Accompanied by an early handwritten note “This is to certify that this knife and fork came off The Victory and was given one by Captain J.L. Zuinton who served under Lord Nelson and was on board at the time of his death. Frances Napp.”A 19th Century oval portrait print of Admiral Lord Nelson, gilt gesso beaded frame with details verso (part indistinct). A Holkham Pottery figurine of Admiral Lord Nelson, hand painted and numbered 61.
A PAIR OF CONTINENTAL SILVER COLOURED FISH SERVERS STAMPED 800 The foliate and shell handles engraved VJ, the knife blade pierced and engraved with a fish among foliage The fork 24cm (9 1/2in) long The knife 29.5cm (11 1/2in) long 218g (7 oz) Together with a George III fish slice by William Eley & William Fearn, London 1802, with a filled handle and pierced blade, 30cm (11 3/4in) long Condition Report: Continental servers Marks worn Engraving crisp Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use George III slice Marks lightly rubbed to blade No marks to the handle Handle dented Play to the handle Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
SIX CASED SETS OF SILVER FLATWARE To include: a set of six King's pattern fish knives and forks and by C. H. Beatson, Sheffield 1928, with electro-plated tines and blades, the knives 22cm (8 1/2in) long, together with a matching fish serving fork by William Yates Ltd.; a set of six Victorian Old English pattern tea spoons and a pair of sugar tongs by Wakely & Wheeler, London 1890, with shell shaped bowls, 11cm (4 1/4in) long; another two sets of six tea spoons; a set of six silver handled knives; and a set of five silver handled knives 298g (9.6 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A GEORGE III SILVER OLD ENGLISH PATTERN SOUP LADLE SAMUEL GODBEHERE, EDWARD WIGAN & JAMES BOULT, LONDON 1818 Engraved with a monogram 35cm (13 3/4in) long Together with a silver King's pattern dessert slice by Harrison Brothers, Sheffield 1975, with a stainless steel blade, 25.5cm (10in) long; an electro-plated pair of tongs; a dessert fork and a dessert knife 245g (7.9 oz) weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A COLLECTION OF CONTINENTAL SILVER COLOURED SERVING PIECES To include: a silver ladle, possibly German, chased with a Greek key band and a turned wood handle, 38cm (15in) long; a silver coloured serving fork and spoon, stamped 800, with horn tines and bowl, 26cm (10 1/4in) long; a Czech silver coloured straining spoon, 1929 - 1942 .800 standard, 20cm (8in) long; an Austrian dessert spoon, Vienna circa 185021.5cm (8 1/2in) long; a German silver coloured crumb pusher, post 1886 .800 standard, 10cm (4in) long; and a sauce ladle 167g (5.4 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
A COLLECTION OF DUTCH SILVER AND SILVER COLOURED SERVING PIECES To include: a Dutch silver Old English and thread pattern soup ladle, .833 standard, circa 1921, 27.5cm (10 3/4in) long; a Dutch silver Hanoverian pattern slice, .833 standard, circa 1932, the blade pierced and engraved with flowers, 23cm (9in) long; a Dutch silver sauce ladle, circa 1843, the shaped handle engraved with a basket of fruit and foliate swags, 18cm (7in) long; a Dutch silver coloured handled carving knife and fork, circa 1962, with stainless steel fittings, the knife 30.5cm (12in) long; together with four other Dutch silver serving pieces 597g (19.2 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
Y A COLLECTION OF ELECTRO-PLATED ITEMS To include: a four piece Art Deco tea set, with wood finials to the ogee domed covers and angular handles; a shaped circular salver, with a raised moulded border, engraved with an inscription and on four pad feet, 30cm (11 3/4in) diameter; a mother of pearl handled pickle fork; a crumb pusher; and thee cups Y - Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
JEAN SAIIS, A ZODIAC PENDANT The pierced rectangular pendant pierced with the Aries symbol above a devil tail and pitch fork, signed Jean Saiis and stamped 18k, suspended from a facetted belcher link chain, stamped 14k Italy Size/dimensions: pendant 4.8cm long Gross weight: 29.2 grams Condition Report: Some light wear commensurate with use Condition Report Disclaimer
WMF; a polished metal preserve jar stand, the frame with pierced stylised decoration, with detachable glass liner and cover, height 25cm, with associated WMF pickle fork, and a pair of polished pewter dishes of rectangular form embossed with Art Nouveau maidens, embossed 325 and 325A, approx. 9 x 11cm.
Miscellaneous German Third Reich Badges, Tinnies, and Awards. Comprising a 1939 German, England light athletic meeting in Koln, multi coloured, multi enamelled badge, nice quality. 50mm Cortina Italy 1941 Winter Olympic medallion. A shield for one of the series of the German Marksmanship awards without its pins. A good condition SA Braunschweig Oktober 1931 badge with its pin fitting. An example of the Third Reich awarded 1914 War Honour Cross with crossed swords, maker marked WK. A group of 3 Kriegsmarine officers buttons, two in gilt, one in white metal. Dutch NSB tinny for Goudsberg in 1940, pin suspension missing. German multi enamelled Reich Luftschutz pin, maker and Ges Gesch marked on the reverse side. A broken and repaired Meissen commemorative plaque for the Battle of Norway April 1940. Luftwaffe marked dinner service fork, marked Vesterland 1939 with eagle and swastika. Unidentified German black enamelled pin, central cross with large outline of a mortar type weapon, lapel buttonhole fixing, generally good condition (11) £70-£90
A cased silver christening set,by G Unite & Sons & Lyde Ltd, Birmingham 1932, comprising an egg cup and spoon,together with another example,by Elkington & Co, Birmingham 1896, comprising a knife, fork and spoon,and a final set,by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1931, comprising a knife, fork, spoon and pusher (3)Condition ReportSilver tarnished. One set engraved 'Anthony', cases with wear.
A part set of silver flatwareprobably by Thomas Wilkes Barker, London 1780, Queens pattern, comprising twelve dinner forks, six dessert forks, one similar dessert fork, 1781, twelve table spoons, five teaspoons, and two condiment spoons, London 1861 approx 101ozt (49)The Estate of Sir Jack and Lady Diana Baer.Condition ReportWith wear.
MISCELLANEOUS CASED SETS:-. a German three-piece travelling set, a cased set of 6 grapefruit spoons, a set of 6 tea/coffee spoons, a pair of butter spreaders, a fork and spoon and two cake knives (one with a mother of pearl handle); the latter case 12.25" (31.5cm) long; 11.2oz weighable silver (7). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
A GEORGE III MEAT SKEWER. with a ribbon-ring terminal, probably by William Skeen, London 1766, together with a George III marrow scoop, London 1812 (no apparent makers mark) and a George III Irish two-prong fork, crested, by Richard Whitford, Dublin 1812; the skewer 9.6" (24.5cm) long; 5.05oz (3). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
A MIXED LOT:-. including a George III provincial wine funnel, by Thomas Ollivant of Manchester, hallmarked for London 1795, initialled and crested, together with a continental fish knife and fork, initialled, a mid 20th century German mounted pollard or burr-wood cigar box with an inscription inside the cover and a dressing table box with an inlaid tortoiseshell cover; the fish knife 12" (30.5cm) long; 11.2oz weighable silver (4). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
A QUANTITY OF NORTH AMERICAN FLATWARE & CUTLERY:-. 7 table spoons, 2 table forks, 3 dessert forks, a fish serving fork, a fish knife, a table knife, 3 butter knives, 2 cake forks, a decorative two-prong fork, a pickle fork and 3 continental table spoons, the majority initialled, mixed maker's, patterns & dates; 41.5oz (25). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
A WILLIAM IV CASED MINIATURE OR TOY KNIFE AND FORK. in a King's-like Pattern, in original fitted case, by Unite & Hilliard, Birmingham 1830, together with a late 19th century Russian cup, engraved with baskets of flowers inside geometric borders, initialled and inscribed, Assay Master Anotoly Artisibashov, maker's mark indistinct, Moscow 1890 and a mounted glass scent bottle, with applied enamel decoration on each side, unmarked; the cup 3" (7.5cm) high; 2.3oz weighable silver (3). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
AN 18TH CENTURY MEAT SKEWER. with a rope ring handle, by Thomas Whipham & Charles Wright, London c.1757-67 (date letter worn), together with a Victorian knife rest, 6 North American/Canadian souvenir spoons (one initialled), a Norwegian enamel teaspoon, by Marius Hammer of Bergen, a Swedish two-prong fork and two early 20th century Danish spoons, one by Georg Jensen (with import marks for London 1908 & Stockwell & Co); the skewer 10.6" (27cm) long; 11.3oz (12). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
CONDIMENT SPOONS ETC:-. including a set of four George IV Fiddle Pattern condiment spoons, by James Beebe, London 1826, a pair of George III shell-bowl condiment spoons, probably by Charles Hougham, London, 1781, three naturalistic examples and a quantity of others in varying patterns, mixed makers and dates, together with a Victorian Scottish pickle fork with a twist stem and a ball finial, an English example and a butter spreader, most of the above with crests or initials; 9.1oz (lot). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
A MIXED LOT:-. two cased sets of tea/coffee spoons, a vase (loaded), a pair of Victorian fish servers (loaded handles), by Aaron Hadfield, Sheffield 1849, two pairs of sugar tongs, a sauce ladle, a pair of salad servers, a decorative pickle fork, a cream ladle, a pair of nips, a set of 6 Onslow Pattern teaspoons and 8 other teaspoons, some pieces with crests or initials; the vase 10.25" (26cm) high; 20oz weighable silver (lot). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
A GEORGE III SCOTTISH FISH SLICE. Fiddle Pattern, with pierced and engraved decoration, by George Fenwick, Edinburgh 1811, together with seven 18th century teaspoons, a Danish silvergilt fork, a butter knife, a pair of condiment spoons, a Victorian decorative fork, and four other spoons; the slice 11.75" (30cm) long; 12oz (17). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
A MIXED LOT:-. a pair of George III table spoons and three dessert forks, Bead Pattern, all initialled "H", by George Smith & William Fearn, London 1791, a George III Fiddle & Thread Pattern serving fork, initialled "D", a pair of George III forks with matching knives (loaded handles), a fish knife, a butter spreader, two oval salts (one pierced, with a blue glass liner and crested), a Far Eastern bowl on three legs, a filigree-work spoon, a Peruvian spoon with a twist stem and a Llama terminal and 10 picks, also with Llama terminals; the Bead Pattern spoons 8.6" 21.7cm) long; 18oz weighable silver (lot). **BP: 22.5% (inc VAT) + Lot Fee of £8
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