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Lot 727
An Edwardian oak cased games compendium with hinged lid, folding front and two lift-out trays, enclosing tooled leather board for chess, backgammon, and steeplechase, with complete red stained and natural ivory chess set, dominoes, draughts pieces, cribbage board with pieces, a small gavel, two dice shakers, five decorative cards, six dice and painted lead horses and jumps and F. H. Ayres Ltd booklet guide, together with additional pieces including seventy-five mother of pearl game counters, four dice, seven bone cubes marked 1-6, and one decorated with a gavel, twenty-eight bead counters, a hand written word game, and a game of Toto with instructions, case 34 by 24.5cm and 17.7cm high.
Lot 1060
1977 Norton Commando MkIII, 829 cc. Registration number SKV 197V, Frame number 335554. Engine number 335554. While the Commando was a direct descendant of the the Norton Atlas and the Dominator line before that, it was definitely not evolutionary. It was revolutionary, a true game-changer. Not because of some amazing new engine, not because it was all that faster than the model it replaced. It was because Norton had solved, in one brilliant design concept, the biggest problem that had been nagging every British motorcycle manufacturer for the past 20 years. Vibration! The new machine came with a brand new frame, one that isolated the engine and its vibration, from the rest of the bike via rubber mounts, called Isolastic Suspension, they were was now free to extract the kind of power the engine was capable of producing. Launched in 1967, the Commando used the Atlas model's 750cc engine and AMC gearbox, and was an instant hit with the motorcycling public, being voted Motor Cycle News 'Machine of the Year' for five consecutive years. Introduced in 1973, the '850' (actually 829cc) featured a larger bore, through-bolted cylinder block, stronger gearbox casting and an all-metal clutch among a host of other, more minor improvements. The extra capacity provided the 850 with even more mid-range urge, and the model would continue as the sole Commando after 1975 when the MkIII was introduced. An electric starter was the major MkIII innovation, while other upgrades included a rear disc brake, left-side gear lever, right-side rear brake lever and an automatic primary chain tensioner. The last year of Norton production was 1977 with of around 1,200 machines produced, 30 units are sold in 1978, leftovers from 1977. This is the end to yet another great English marque as NVT was in receivership until Stuart Garner, who already owned Norton Racing acquired the rights to the Norton Commando brand. It took until 2010 for the first production bikes to hit the market. SKV was first registered on the 31st March 1977, towards the end of production. In 1982 the mileage was at 27,763 but by 1986, whilst in the hands of Nigel Donkin of Selby, it received a full restoration including the engine and gearbox with a gas flowed head, electronic ignition, stainless steel mudguards and exhaust. The next owner was J. Makinson of Wakefield who undertook some more work including new alloy rims and spokes. In March 1991 SKV was acquired by Richard Jones of Ilkley who sold it to our vendor in March 2000. Ridden many times over the years he is now thinning out his collection. Sold with the V5C, 1982 MOT and a quantity of receipts for the rebuilds. It will require some gentle recommissioning before being ready for the road.
Lot 115
A Chinese bone and bamboo Mahjong set in hide case, 148 blocks, each block decorated in colours with various character marks, roundels, birds, and scrolls, all fitted within five trays, together with an instruction booklet "The Game of Mahjong by Max Robertson", seventeenth edition, 24cm wide x 16cm deep.
Lot 137
A Second World War operational parachutist qualification wing with Special Operations Executive provenance, that of 2352299 Acting Sergeant Thomas Edward Handley, Royal Signals. [Provenance: by descent to vendor. These rooms having sold Handley's Military Cross in 2014] Serving with the Royal Signals from 1940, it is believed Sergeant Handley was an early volunteer for Commando and operational paratroop training. While serving in the Middle East he was recruited by the Cairo office of Special Operations Executive. In 1943 he took part in Operation Locksmith, a mission intended to block the Corinth Canal. The four man operation was led by Lieutenant Commander C M B Cumberlege, DSO and bar, Royal Navy Reserve. The operation's objective was to sink heavy shipping by means of magnetic mines, thus creating block ships. In January the team was landed in uniform by submarine near Poros, Greece, with over two tons of munitions and explosives. While Handley maintained communications with Cairo, ultimately Cumberlege and one other, despite interventions by Italian and German forces, managed to deposit the mines as intended. However it appears the explosives either failed to detonate, or were otherwise ineffectual, as no major vessels were sunk. Thereafter the team faced treachery from hostile locals, and were ultimately involved in a fire fight with a German patrol which resulted in the capture of one of their radios, complete with secret code books. The detail of what transpired next is unclear, however it is known is that Handley received a message, almost certainly sent by the Germans using the captured wireless set, advising the team of a rendezvous with a Royal Navy submarine. The meeting was a trap which finally lead to the capture of the SOE personnel. Whilst his comrades were sent to prison at Athens, it appears Handley under duress was forced by the Germans to send false messages back to SOE Cairo. However Handley, at great personal risk, managed to insert covert 'tells' into these communications alerting Cairo of his compromised situation. Upon being 'caught at his own game' [taken from the recommendation for Handley's MM] he too was sent to Athens. The men were brutally treated, though contrary to Hitler's infamous 'Commando Order' that captured Allied commandos be summarily executed, they were taken to Germany and ultimately imprisoned in the Zellenbau of Sachsenhausen concentration camp. There they were murdered in early 1945. Handley was awarded the Military Medal while a prisoner of war. An extract from the recommendation for the award reads 'Without consideration of his personal safety, he took a grave risk the whole time in deliberately hoodwinking the enemy in a manner which has in other cases resulted in the immediate shooting of the operator."
Lot 114
Taxidermy: South African Steenbok (Raphicerus campestris campestris), circa April 2003, Rowland Ward Record Class, Senekal, FS, South Africa, shoulder mount looking slightly to the left, 26cm from the wall, 41cm high, horn measurements 4 half inches, 1 three quarters inches, 2 inches, including a copy of Rowland Ward's Records of Big Game certificate
Lot 116
Taxidermy: Southern Bush Duiker (Sylvicapra grimmia caffra), circa June 2004, Rowland Ward Record Class, Kei Road, E Cape, South Africa, shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 35.5cm from the wall, 45cm high, horn measurements 4 & five eighths, 2 inches, 2 inches, including a copy of Rowland Ward's Records of Big Game certificate
Lot 121
Taxidermy: Blesbok (Damaliscus phillipsi), circa April 2003, Rowland Ward Record Class, Senekal, FS, South Africa, large shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 54cm from the wall, 91cm high, horn measurements 17 & three quarters, 7 inches, 9 & half inches, including a copy of Rowland Ward's Records of Big Game certificate
Lot 122
Taxidermy: Black Wildebeest / White-Tailed Gnu (Connochaetes gnou), circa April 2003, Rowland Ward Record Class, Senekal, FS, South Africa, high quality, large shoulder mount looking straight ahead, 80cm from the wall, 85cm high, horn measurements 23, 10 & half, 17 & half inches, including a copy of Rowland Ward's Records of Big Game certificate
Lot 133
Taxidermy: Chacma Baboon (Papio ursinus), circa 19/04/2007, Tyrtyaba Game Reserve, South Africa, ''The Cheeky Monkey'', full mount male Baboon standing upright, both arms raised in front, the right hand with middle finger raised, mounted upon a faux rock base with faux brush, 125cm high CITES Annex B Appendix II with proof of legal import date 13/04/2009
Lot 135
Taxidermy: Black-backed Jackal (Canis mesomelas), circa 2007, by Wild Africa Taxidermy, Tyrtyaba Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, South Africa, full mount in alert position with head turning slightly to the right, stood with front legs upon a faux rock mound with artificial brush and fauna, overall height 82cm, overall length 72cm including basetip of tail broken Rob 11/06/18
Lot 136
Taxidermy: Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus pygerythrus), circa 2007, Tyrtyaba Game Reserve, Eastern Cape, by Wild Africa Taxidermy, Port Alfred, South Africa, full mount male in walking pose along a tree branch, with head turning to the right, height 37cm, overall length 64cm approx excluding branch CITES Annex B, Appendix II with proof of legal import date 13/04/2009
Lot 214
Taxidermy: A Collection of Waterbirds, circa late 20th century, to include - a Mallard Duck full mount drake in upright position stood on a piece of drift wood, Pink Footed Goose full mount stood on a piece of drift wood, Lesser Black-backed Sea Gull full mount in stooped position mounted up on a branch, two White-fronted Geese both mounted as hanging dead game, two Juvenile Brent Geese both mounted as hanging dead game, and a Teal mounted as hanging dead game (8)tired condition , mallard has a broken neck, pink footed goose has a broken neck, dirty condition, need cleaning, Rob 14/06/18
Lot 7
Taxidermy: Masai Bushbuck (Tragehaphus scriptus) circa 1967 head mount on shield looking straight ahead, taken October 1967 East Africa by A W Denni entered into Rowland Ward's Records of Big Game 11th edition measurements 15 7/8. 5 7/8. 9 3/4 accompanied by original shell casing and Rowland Ward lapel badge
Lot 1575
EDWARD MARTIN (Fl.c.1845-1861) A GAME OF STOOL BALL AT WEST TARRING, SUSSEX Signed with initials EM and dated 1856, oil on canvas 39.5 x 69.5cm. Provenance: Miss Boult, granddaughter of Robert Southey (1774-1843), who had friendships at West Tarring; by whom bequeathed to Sir Arthur Bryant, the historian (1899-1985), Myles Place, Salisbury; his executors' sale, London, Christies, September 6th, 1985, lot 737 (as `EAM`), whereat purchased by the owner. * West Tarring is a village just north of Worthing and Martin was living in the village by 1855. The game of stoolball, which originated in the 15th Century, is believed by scholars to be a forerunner of both cricket and baseball and was traditionally played by milkmaids using their milking stools as wickets. An almost identical version of this subject in watercolour by Martin is in the collection of Worthing Museum and Art Gallery. ++ Lined; replaced stretchers; retouching over old scattered damages; craquelure etc; period gilt frame
Lot 1356
Antiquarian Book Interest Thomas Fairfax First Edition 1760 The Complete Sportsman; or, Country Gentleman's Recreation Published By J. Cooke, At Shakespear's-Head, In Pater-Noster-Row. Bound in pigskin with gilt trim, printed on laid paper, 11 page publisher's catalogue at end. Engraved frontispiece. ''Containing the Whole Arts: Of Breeding and Managing Game Cocks, with the best Methods of Fighting them. Of Rearing and Backing Colts. Of managing Race-Horses, Hunters. Of Horse-Racing. Of Bowling. Of Hare-hunting. Of Fox-hunting. Of Buck-hunting. Of Otter-hunting. Of Coursing. Of breeding and ordering Dogs for the Gun, or Chase, Of Angling in all its various Branches Of breeding Pigeons, Rabbets, Canary Birds, Of finding the Haunts of Partridges, Pheasants, and all manner of Game Of Shooting. Inscription in sepia ink to front paper top left 'S Fortescue 1776', (6 4/8 x 4 inches) some damage to spine and corners.
Lot 410
CIGARETTE CARDS - ELEVEN SETS comprising Player, 'Cricketers, 1934', 1934 (50/50); Gallaher, 'Army Badges', 1939 (48/48); Wills, 'Do You Know, 2nd Series', 1924 (50/50); Wills, 'Roses', 1926 (50/50); Wills, 'Animalloys', 1934 (48/48); Wills, 'Wonders of the Sea', 1928 (50/50); Wills, 'Speed', 1930 (50/50); Wills, 'Life in the Royal Navy', 1939 (50/50); Player, 'Gilbert and Sullivan, 2nd Series', 1927 (50/50); Player, 'National Flags and Arms', 1936 (50/50); and Player, 'Game Birds and Wild Fowl', 1927 (50/50), (album).
Lot 564
A mixed lot of toys to include Tri-ang Mimic, model soldiers and animals, two boxed Airfix motorcycle kits, boxed Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, boxed 'Beat the Clock' board game etc. CONDITION REPORT All loose items and boxes worn, some components will be missing so please view and judge for yourself, some pieces af, cannot guarantee all sets are complete, heavy wear throughout.
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