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A George III/IV mahogany and brass folding pocket gold coin balance, by Stephen Houghton & Son, Ormskirk, 13.5cm long (folded), c.1820; others (3)

Travel, Topography, Roads and Turnpikes - Paterson (Daniel): A New and Accurate Description of all the Direct and Principal Cross Roads in England and Wales [...], fifth edition, London: Printed by T. Carnan [...], 1781, two-page map, contemporary calf, upper-cover with a red morocco gilt-lettered piece, 8vo, (1); a later copy, seventh edition, 1786, contemporary speckled calf over marbled boards, vellum corner, contemporary ink MS ownership inscription: R.N.H. Wyatt, 8vo, (1); A Travelling Dictionary: or, Alphabetical Tables [...], fifth edition, London: Printed by Thomas Carnan [...], 1787, relaid contemporary calf, 20th century Pictorial bookplate: Ex Libris John E. Pritchard, Bristol, 8vo, (1); Paterson's Roads, in a Pocket Size, for the Convenience of Travellers on Horseback [...], London: Printed for the Proprietor [...], 1804, contemporary black half-calf over marbled boards (loose upper-cover, losses to spine), contemporary ink MS ownership inscription: Edward Charles Rudge, another later and dated 1881, 8vo, (1); Paterson's Roads, six copies, comprising fifteenth edition, London: 1811, contemporary calf over boards; Admiral Tollemache's Copy, sixteenth edition, London: 1822, contemporary calf over marbled boards by W. Houghton, Twelve Years with & Sucessor to Mr Wrangham, Stationer, &c., 161 New Bond St., [London], his ticket, contemporary dated ink MS ownership inscription: Admiral [John] Tollemache (née Halliday) 1823, & later Plain Armorial Tollemache bookplate; seventeenth edition, London: 1824, contemporary calf over marbled boards, ink MS ownership inscriptions: N. Charrington/Mile End; eighteenth edition, London: 1826, map printed on India paper, contemporary calf by G. Batenham of Chester, his ticket, slightly later dated ink MS ownership inscription: Henry Dudley Ryder [...] April 1831 [?1777-1836, Bishop of Lichfield], later Plain Armorial bookplate: William Garnett, Esq., Bleasdale and Quernmore Park, Co. Lancaster, 8vo, (1); another copy, drab calf gilt, marbled endpapers, Neoclassical Armorial bookplate: Geo. Lucas Esqr [?of Elmwood House, Hertfordshire]; another copy in publisher's boards, all 8vo, (6); Ogilvy (David, Jun), A General Itinerary of England and Wales, with Part of Scotland [...], London: Printed for G. & J. Robinson [...], 1804, publisher's boards, contemporary ink MS ownership inscription: Charles Lloyd, 8vo, (1), [11]

A collection of vintage cameras to include a Canon Eos 100 film camera with a 28-80mm lens, a Rolleiflex SL35 E, an Olympus XA 2, a Houghton Ensignette, box camera, binoculars erc.

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveOne of only 235 UK-supplied, right-hand drive 246 GT SpidersDelivered new by Dick Lovett Specialist Cars to its first owner in Northampton in June 1973Finished in Azzuro Dino Metallico with Beige VM 3218 hide, Beige carpets and electric windowsThis matching numbers example has only covered a documented 18,275 miles from newRecent refresh to return the car to its original colour of Blue Met DinoDocumentation with the car includes copies of the original order and invoice from Ferrari to Dick Lovett, DVLA ownership from new, MOTs and service invoices dating back to 1974. Factory manuals and bespoke JackRarely do such well-documented cars of this quality come to market and we are proud to offer this beautiful example which is now ready to begin the next chapter of its lifeThe new Dino 246GT was an absolute delight from all angles, its beauty, handling, engine note, mid-engined layout, unusually good all-round visibility and comparative affordability made it absolutely irresistible. The voluptuous bodywork, which many people regard as the prettiest ever to grace a road-going Ferrari, was designed by Pininfarina and built by Scaglietti and covered a tubular chassis which carried wishbone independent suspension at each corner. The 190bhp engine, with four overhead camshafts, was mounted transversely behind the driver and in front of the rear axle. Power to the wheels was transmitted via drop gears to the transverse 5-speed gearbox, in unit with the differential and engine sump. With rack and pinion steering and a mid-engined configuration, it was a revelation in terms of road holding and stability, nothing had been made like this before and it left its larger V12-engined siblings in its wake.This was a very modern car and a real step in Ferrari history announcing a new age for Ferrari in concept and design. Sparkling acceleration and a top speed of 145mph combined with a comfortable interior and some usable boot space meant that it was a genuine 'Grand Touring' car. Proving a great sales success, production of the Dino 246 finished in 1974 with 2,487 GTs and 1,274 GTS models.This fabulous Dino GTS was supplied new in right-hand drive by Dick Lovett Specialist Cars to a William John Blundell of Northampton on the 3rd June 1973 finished in Azzuro Dino Metallico with Beige VM 3218 hide, Beige carpets and electric windows, exactly as the car is presented today. It was first registered EAM 97L and a photocopy of the 'Green' Logbook is with the car. Within this car's super History File are copies of the original telephone order from Dick Lovett to the Factory and the Bills of Sale from Ferrari to Maranello Concessionaires (£4,902.00) and from Dick Lovett to the first owner (£5,537.36).The car was returned to Maranello Concessionaires in late 1979 for work to be carried out and there is a 4-page invoice in the file dated 29th February 1980 detailing those costs (£4,438.09). At the time, the second-hand value of a Dino was around £6,000 to put this expenditure into perspective. The speedometer head was also replaced with the original reading 15,445 miles. The MOT dated March 10th 1980 shows an odometer reading of 40 miles covered in the first few days of having the Dino back. At this point, the car had been painted Rosso and appears to have been looked after by Maranello for the next few years.The Ferrari was used lightly after its 1980 rebuild and by 20/01/1995 it had only covered 1,596 miles. The car's fourth owner, Mr Luay Allawi, instructed renowned Ferrari specialists, DK Engineering, to carry out a complete refresh in February 2001. Naturally, there are detailed invoices on file indicating that over 450 man-hours were spent on this recommission and the total expenditure was just short of £16,000. The car returned to DK in November of the same year, at 2,364 miles, for minor works and extensive detailing which included removing the engine to clean and paint the engine bay, specialist finishing of the carburettors and other ancillaries, strip and rebuild the driveshafts and supply and fit a 'Tubi-style' stainless silencer. The account, in this case, totalled £8,410.16 DK continued to look after and service the car until 2018 and there are invoices on file.This matching numbers example has recently been returned to its original Azzuro Dino Metallico and has still only covered 18,340 miles from new as fully documented in the extensive history file. As well as the aforementioned orders, bill of sale etc, the file also includes DVLA ownership from new, older MOTs from May 1977 through to 07/06/2018 at 2,465 miles, V5s, SORN details, dozens of invoices, correspondence, photos of the recommission and a condition report from GTO Engineering dated 02/08/ 2019. It still retains its original leather wallet with the original Service/Handbook and Parts Catalogue and the bespoke Dino jack.A superb, UK-supplied, rare original right-hand drive Dino GTS in a truly beautiful colour combination with genuine documented low mileage and literally just serviced by marque expert Bob Houghton.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: VBY 879LYear: 1973Make: FerrariModel: Dino 246 GTSRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 6074Odometer Reading: 18340 (2895 + 15445) kilometersEngine Capacity: 2418Engine Number: 6074Body Colour: Blue

The 'SA-30 Collection' - 30 exceptional vehicles chosen to celebrate 30 years of the Silverstone Classic and all excitingly offered at No ReserveOne of only 14 F430 GTC' built. Ex-Allan Simonsen, Pierre Ehret, Jim Tafel and Alex FiggeExclusive Ferrari 4-digit chassis number, as always allocated to the factory competition carsImpressive period results: 4th at the 2008 Sebring 12 Hours, multiple ALMS top 10 finishesRunner up team in 2008 ALMS GT2 Championship-the highest placed Ferrari team; 195 points to Porsche RSR's 211Most recently prepared by Bob Houghton and ran perfectly at Ascari in 2019Eligible for a variety of high-quality championships and events including 'Peter Auto Endurance Racing Legends', 'Masters Endurance Legends' and Ferrari's own exclusive 'Clienti' eventsExtensive spares package included, with full details listedAccompanied by an impressive history file and excitingly offered at No ReserveWith the arrival of Ferrari's new F430 GT2 in 2006 came, not only Frank Stephenson's stunning and fresh design, but a whole raft of improvements over the outgoing 360 GTC. With research carried out by Ferrari's Gestione Sportiva F1 Racing Division and the build and development entrusted to the Scuderia's long-term partner, Michelotto, the F430 GT2 was a genuine leap forwards rather than just a mere evolution. A total of 25 'Series 1' GT2 cars were built for 2006. In 2007, the launch of the second series saw a further 16 examples built for worldwide GT2 competition use. For 2008, the updated and new 430 EVO GTC was introduced, with 14 examples produced in total.Built to the FIA's GT2 specifications, the F430 was tantalisingly eligible for a number of series around the world and would go on to regularly dominate its class. An F430 GT2 won its inaugural American Le Mans Series Championship in 2006 and achieved the 'Holy Trinity' in 2007, winning the GT2 Championship in the FIA GT, Le Mans Series and the ALMS for the second time.For 2008, Pierre Ehret, a German-born businessman and gentleman driver, did not want to miss out and ordered two F430 GTCs. On 16th January 2008, Ferrari invoiced Ehret for the car you see here, Chassis #F131EVOGTC 2610, and he left nothing to chance when specifying his new race car. On top of the €435,000 base price, over €30,000 was spent on options, including a data acquisition system, water and engine oil quick refilling equipment, air conditioning, 24-hour race lights, a carbon clutch and an uprated front brake cooling system.Prepared and run by Tafel Racing, the pair of F430 GTCs arrived at Sebring in March for the season opener, which also happened to be the most important race of the year: the legendary 12-Hours. The car's owner, Pierre Ehret, shared the driving of No.73 with team owner Jim Tafel and the late, great Allan Simonsen, a Danish driver who would go on to become a 'Works' driver for Aston Martin, compete at Le Mans seven times and win the Asian Le Mans GT2 Championship in 2009. After the infamously gruelling round-the-clock race was run, No.73 came home 4th in class; a sterling effort which saw it finish ahead of its sister Ferrari and just 3 laps shy of that final podium position.From Sebring, No.73 would see out the remainder of its ALMS championship with great consistency and style. Of the nine races it contested, at some of North America's most prestigious circuits like Road Atlanta and Laguna Seca, No.73 finished in the top 10 an amazing eight times - just one retirement in an otherwise outstanding season.As a result of No.73's points scoring regularity, Tafel Racing finished 2nd overall in the GT2 class of the 2008 American Le Mans Series Championship; agonisingly just 16 points behind the Flying Lizard team's 911 RSR, but a whopping 36 points clear of the works-backed Risi Competizione F430 GTC.#F131EVOGTC 2610 was retired and sold after that initial season in the ALMS, preserving it carefully for the future, and it was the car's history and incredible original condition that caught the eye of the previous owner. It was during this ownership that the Ferrari returned to the track to compete in a select few rounds of the 2012 Pirelli World Challenge series. With David Welch at the helm, the then four-year-old Ferrari achieved three further top 10 finishes against some much more advanced machinery.Recently returned to its 2008 Sebring 12 Hours livery and prepared in 2019 by Bob Houghton and run at Ascari for a private track day last year, #F131EVOGTC 2610 remains highly original throughout and is now available for sale, accompanied by a large number of spares. It's scarcely believable that this Ferrari debuted some 12 years ago, but in that time it has become eligible for some of the most exciting events where entries are highly sought after - specifically both the Peter Auto Endurance Legends Series, where it is the latest and therefore 'ultimate' GT2 Ferrari eligible and also the Masters Endurance Legends series, together with the exclusive Ferrari Challenge and GT Days.One of only 14 and with fantastic provenance, this successful 430GTC remains in excellent original condition. It's a genuine modern-classic Ferrari sports racing car and in the right hands could be very competitive. With a large spares package and knowledgeable engineers still around, this is a remarkable opportunity.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Harry Whale on 07919 887 374 / harry@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Year: 2008Make: FerrariModel: F430 GTC EVORHD/LHD: LHDChassis Number: F131EVOGTC2610

The fabled Miura 'Spinto Veloce' in right-hand drive, an incredible opportunityThe ultimate spec MiuraOne of 147 SVs built in total and one of the final 94 split-sump carsOne of only 11 right-hand drive carsFull European spec when newDesirable factory fitted A/C, LSD and Radio Pack optionsFully documented 32,014 miles (51,523km) from new with recent service, fuel system overhaul, rebuild read brake cylinders and fresh MOT (30/06/2020)The SV was the final evolution and considered the most desirable Miura with only 147 manufactured within a total of 762 built. Of these 147, it is the final 94 cars supplied with the split-sump engine, such as this car, that is considered to be the absolute best.Completed on the 31st of March 1972, Chassis 5036 was originally ordered via Italian concessionaire Interauto, produced to European specification and delivered new, in left-hand drive, to regular Lamborghini client Antonio Spada of Brescia. This important fact does allow any future owner the possibility to convert back to left-hand drive where there is a far larger worldwide market, should they so desire. Original features recorded include a Rosso Corsa exterior finish, optional factory-fitted air conditioning, limited-slip differential and a radio pack. Latest research records that just nine right-drive SVs were originally commissioned and built new. The Australian Lamborghini importer was desperate to acquire two right-hand drive cars quickly for clients, so to avoid the inevitable delay in build time, the recently completed chassis 5036 and 5002 were purchased. They were both immediately, and clearly professionally, converted to right-hand drive, ahead of being shipped as effectively new, right-hand drive Miura SVs as, at the time, it was not permitted to bring a left-hand drive car into Australia. These cars, therefore, add two further examples to the tally of the original right-hand drive cars supplied worldwide.For anyone lucky enough to have sat in or indeed driven a Miura, for taller people the tight space and close throttle pedal are immediately apparent, but amazingly this car's right-hand-drive set up allows noticeably more room and comfort.According to the accompanying Build Log Slip, 5036 was Production Number 717, with the corresponding Bertone body number of 817, finished to European spec, fitted with Engine Number 30715 and, importantly is a split-sump car (1 of 94). It confirms the car still retains all it's original build details; finished in Rosso Corsa and Nero and was factory fitted with an LSD, air-conditioning, and a Radio Pack with roof aerial.When it arrived in Australia in late 1972/early 1973, 5036 was acquired by Dennis/Laurie O'Neal of Sydney, a well-known enthusiast who almost immediately sold it to Peter Opie of Sydney, who retained it for a short while before selling it to Queensland businessman, Gerry Kent, in 1975. The Miura remained with Mr Kent for nearly 29 years, retaining the car until his passing in 2004. His wife sold the SV to Lamborghini Australia with an indicated mileage of 48,708km. In a 'well enjoyed' state at the time, 5036 was substantially re-commissioned by the official importer at great cost, with the works performed by Carle Rheinberger, a Lamborghini specialist in Queensland, with the fully detailed bills on file commencing on 26th April 2004 to 26th January 2005 and totalling AUD 80,424. The work included the removal of the fuel tank and all fuel lines, refurbishment of the fuel tank, a complete suspension refurbishment, and the cleaning and re-coating of the chassis. The engine was fully checked over, and the cylinder heads were overhauled with the camshafts reground. In addition, the air conditioner was overhauled and re-gassed, the brake lines were renewed, and new brake discs and pads were fitted.The next owner was Rory Johnston, also of Sydney, who acquired 5036 directly from Lamborghini Sydney on 29th September 2006, actually selling his house to facilitate the purchase. The transaction was finalised on 20th October and the ownership change notified at 48,067 km (29,867 miles) that same day, with all documents on file. He reports that he enjoyed the Miura for a number of outings and events prior to, in May 2010, commissioning a Melbourne-based specialist to completely rebuild the engine at a cost of AUD 77,543. The original pistons were found to remain virtually perfect, so just new rings were fitted. The crankshaft was machined and reground, the cylinder heads were rebuilt, the engine bay received some detailing and the cooling system was refurbished. In addition, the air conditioning system was serviced and re-gassed, the ignition system was refurbished and properly set up and a set of new tyres were added. This work was carried out by Terzini Motore in Victoria at a mileage of 50,950km (31,658 miles) - so just 356 miles have been covered since.In 2010, the Miura was imported to the UK and soon sold to one of the world's most significant collections. Later, the decision was made to strip off all the exterior paint, now showing it age and refinish the car in its original colour. In 2019, the current owner sent the car to respected expert Bob Houghton to check through and fully service.Today the Miura SV remains in highly original and correctly-maintained condition, with its rare and highly desirable original specification including factory-fitted air conditioning, a limited-slip differential and a factory fitted radio with aerial. A repaint in the original Rosso Corsa has freshened the image, while the original interior remains hugely evocative.With Kidston SA's long-awaited, limited edition "The Lamborghini MIURA Book" bound to create renewed interest in this icon and currently going to press, numbered edition '717' has already been reserved and will be supplied with this car. Miura BookWith this example having been chosen as the cover car for CAR Magazine's 'Celebration of the Supercar' issue, the outrageous Italian supercar is celebrated as the one that set the template for almost every great automotive performance icon since.You can now book a one to one appointment (up to one hour) to view this lot at our central location between 16th and 30th July. Please contact Nick Whale on 07831 440 158 / nick@silverstoneauctions.com to secure your appointment or to discuss the car in more detail. The health and safety of both our customers and team remains the utmost priority, we are therefore operating to strict COVID-19 guidelines and full instructions for arrival and inspection protocols will be given when making your appointment.Click here for more informationSpecification:Registration: VHJ 582LYear: 1972Make: LamborghiniModel: Miura SVRHD/LHD: RHDChassis Number: 5036Engine Capacity: 4000Engine Number: 30715Body Colour: Rosso Corsa

A late Victorian mahogany and tin lantern-type enlarger "The Record Enlarger", with iron bound wooden box, with BUTAL 6 inch f/5-6 lens, together with a Record Enlarging Easel by The Houghton-Butcher MFC Co. Ltd, London (2).

Angling: Hardy Palakona 9'0" three piece split cane fly rod 'The Brown Houghton', H20188, in maker's canvas case.

MAXWELL (Sir Herbert, editor): 'Chronicles of the Houghton Fishing Club 1822-1908', London, Edward Arnold, 1908: No.35/350 copies: 4to, publisher's green cloth, teg, some spotting: HEYWOOD (Gerald): 'Charles Cotton and his River..', Manchester, 1928: 4to, publisher's green cloth: with 4 others, large format fishing interest. (6)

Houghton Mill with figures in a rowing boat in the foreground signed lower left "W W Milne" oil on canvas 42 x 52cmFootnote: Bridget Flanagan writes that the only mill at Houghton was the old Eagle Mill at Houghton Hill, pulled down before Milne's arrival there. The present painting is likely to be the old mill, now gone, on the Low Road to Fenstanton, near St Ives Staunch. We are grateful to Bridget Flanagan for her assistance with the catalogue entry.Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been lined. There are a few old scattered losses across the surface. The painting has extensive areas of brushy retouching across the canvas. The varnish is matte but clear and even. The frame is in a good condition.

Houghton (William). British Fresh-Water Fishes, 1st edition, London: William Mackenzie, [1879], half-title, title in red & black, 41 colour plates, with tissue guards (one with closed tear), wood engraved vignette illustrations, fore-edge blank margins of half-title & frontispiece with few wormholes (worming also to fore-edge of front free endpapers), occasional light scattered spotting, contemporary black half calf, gilt decorated spine with slight wear, maroon morocco title label, folio (Nissen ZBI 2009), together with: Yarrell (William) , A History of British Fishes, 2 volumes, with supplement volume, London: John Van Voorst, 1836-1839, wood-engraved illustrations throughout, occasional spotting, original green cloth, 8voQty: (4)

A Houghton Ltd. Ensignette Camera,2 1/4 x 1 5/8in, with red leather bellows and plated metal body in original leather carrying case, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Cameras and Optical Toys including the James L. Bikoff Collection of Tropical Cameras, 15 May 1992, Lot 381.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

TV AND FILM STARS SIGNED. Excellent collection of approximately 88 signed items, many official cast cards etc. All obtained by a dedicated collector. To include: Michael Gambon, Richard Armitage, Fiona Shaw, Tom Hiddleston, Martin Shaw, Dirk Benedict, Christina Cole, Bryan Forbes, Johnny Vegas, Natalia Jena, Robert Pattinson, Gemma Jones, John Rhys Davies, Richard Briers, Imelda Staunton, Emilia Fox, Bonnie Wright, Richard Griffiths, Sally Lindsay, David Bradley, Prunella Scales, Philip Glenister, Anthony Andrews, Claire Bloom, Nick Frost, James Nesbitt, Barry Foster, Alan Freeman, Matthew Horn, Alfred Marks, Matthew Corbett, Patrick Stewart, Steve Houghton, Richard Attenborough, Julia Davis, Mary Quant, Vinnie Jones, Kenny Everett, Jenny Handley, KEith Harris, The Red Arrows circa 1970s, Les Dawson, Dickie Davis, Penelope Keith, Kelvin Fletcher , Stuart Hall and many more. Provenance: From the collection of Barry McDermott who started collecting autographs in 1976. Autograph hunting became a passion for Barry and he would send hundreds of letters every year coupled with meeting stars of sport and TV when they visited the Manchester area.

Corgi - Two boxed Limited Edition diecast 1:50 scales model trucks. Lot consists of CC13102 Volvo F88 Log Trailer - William Nicol; 'Hauliers of Renown' Foden Alpha Houghton Parkhouse 'The Professional' Livestock Transporter - Woodhead Bros. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Very Good - Excellent boxes with some minor storage imperfections and are unchecked for completeness. (2)

A small mixed lot of four silver pencils, comprising: a three-colour pencil, by Houghton and Gunn, cylindrical form, slide action movement with three enamelled spots of Black, Blue and Red, with a ring attachment, plus three other pencils. (4)

A collection of British Freshwater Fishes, by the Reverend W Houghton, published in parts circa 1900.

A set of 19th century sovereign scales in rosewood case, labelled 'Stephen Houghton & Son, Makers, Ormskirk...'

Circle of Jean-Baptiste Van Loo (French, 1684-1745)Portrait of Horatio, 1st Lord Walpole of Wolverton, PC (1678-1757), half length, in long grey wig, blue jacket and gold waistcoatOil on canvas73 x 62cmProvenance: West Acre High House, Norfolk; Cheffins, 'West Acre High House', 24 November 2010, Lot 520, where acquired by the vendor;Wood Hall, Arkesden, Essex.Horatio Walpole was the son of Robert Walpole of Houghton Hall, Norfolk. Jean-Baptiste Van Loo’s original painting of Horatio Walpole is in the Norwich Castle Museum, Norfolk.Horace Walpole entered Parliament in 1702, remaining a member for fifty-four years. In 1715, when his brother, Sir Robert, became first Lord of the Treasury, he was made Secretary to the Treasury, and in 1716, having already had some experience of the kind, he went on a diplomatic mission to The Hague. He left office with his brother in 1717, but he was soon in harness again, becoming secretary to the lord-lieutenant of Ireland in 1720 and Secretary to the Treasury a second time in 1721.In 1722 he was again at The Hague, and in 1723 he went to Paris, where in the following year he was appointed envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary. He got on intimate terms with Fleury and seconded his brother in his efforts to maintain friendly relations with France; he represented Great Britain at the congress of Soissons and helped to conclude the treaty of Seville (November 1729). He left Paris in 1730 and in 1734 went to represent his country at The Hague, where he remained until 1740, using all his influence in the cause of European peace. He was in 1739 a founding governor for London's most fashionable charity of the time, the Foundling Hospital.After the fall of Sir Robert Walpole in 1742, Horatio defended his conduct in the House of Commons and also in a pamphlet, 'The Interest of Great Britain steadily pursued'.In 1724 he engaged Thomas Ripley to design him a new house at Wolterton in Norfolk to replace one that had burnt down. Wolterton Hall was completed in 1742.In 1756 he was created Baron Walpole of Wolterton and he died 5 February 1757 at his house in Whitehall.Condition report: Oil on canvas which has been lined. The tension is stiff and the canvas is in plane. The paint layer is in a good condition overall. There is an old damage in the sitter's jacket which has been filled and retouched, the retouching is starting to flake away. There are other, small, scattered retouchings across the surface which are reasonably well matched to the original. The varnish is yellowed and semi-matte with a layer of surface dirt and accretions. There is wear and loss to the gilded surface on the frame and a heavy build up of dust.

A miniature Edwardian mahogany and marquetry inlaid bookshelf with six associated Houghton & Gunn volumes:  'Synonyms & Blunders', 'French and English Dictionary', 'Atlas', 'Classics & Mythology' 'English Quotations & Proverbs' and 'French & Latin Quotations' (22cm x 20cm)

After William Kent: A Scrolled Wooden Bench, modern, after a design of the bench at Houghton Hall, painted en grisaille and parcel gilt, with panelled back support and scrolled arms, the solid seat on baluster forelegs joined by a step, 232cm by 80cm by 111cm See illustration

World War 1 WW1 Discharge Certificate 83046 Arthur Stanley Houghton Royal Garrison Artillery

Jeremy Houghton, contemporary, watercolour - figure in landscape, signed and dated '09, in glazed gilt and ebonised frame, 26cm x 39cm

Henry Houghton Trivick (British 1908-1982): Valley Hamlet watercolour signed 42cm x 33cm; Thomas Swift Hutton (British 1860-1935): Marshland, watercolour signed 22cm x 32cm (2) Condition Report Click here for further images, condition, auction times & delivery costs

Early 20th century oak key cabinet, of rectangular form with moulded edge over two doors enclosing fitted rows of hooks etc by Houghton & Gunn, 169 New Bond St, 23cm wide

Two WW2 female Soldiers Pay Books with medals, one named to Ruby S Houghton with her Defence & War Medals, whilst the other is named to Grace E Tibbles with her War Medal & BRCS badge

Speedway - Wigan Speedway programme, Poolstock Stadium ca 1940s with two loose leaf pages with images of Don Houghton, Percy Brine, Ron Hart, Cyril Cooper, Jack Gordon, Harry Welsh, Reg Lambourne and Jack Winstanley, all eight with original signatures in pencil, the programme fully intact with scores filled in with pencil; also 'Speedway Highlights' compiled by Rick Eldon for Linden Lewis Ltd, London ca 1946 and three original photographs of riders of the period; also Oulton Park race meeting programme 1958

AUTOGRAPHS, signed white cards etc., inc. politics, TV & other entertainemt; Nick Bateman, Adam levy, William Hague, Raymond newell, Robert Llewellyn, Ian Shaw, James Callaghan, Barbara kelly, John Bowe, Sasrh Jane Fenton, Greg Hicks, Anthony Houghton, Rebecca Collard etc., G to EX, 105*

New Naturalist Series: The Wren by Edward Armstrong 1955 first edition in illustrated dust-wrapper, The Badger by Ernest Neal 1948 first edition in illustrated dust-wrapper, Butterflies by E.B. Ford 1945 with Sketches of British Insects by Rev Houghton 1888 with coloured plates in gilt cloth, British Beetles, Wild Nature & Country Life with mounted colour plates in gilt pictorial binding and Wild Life Through The Year A & C Black (7)   

[Illustrated] Herricks Content illustrated by Mrs Houghton decorated boards, Sketches for The House That Jack Built by Randolph Caldecott in original wrappers, Jackanapes (c.1885) Ex. Libris M.V. Wheelhouse signed and with bookplate, Mrs. Sewell in illustrated wrappers (c1870), Mores Ridiculi depicted by J.E. Rogers 1871 with verses and colour plates in gold lettered boards, Present Pastimes of Merrie England by F.C. Burnand with colour plates by Rogers 1873 in printed boards, and 3 others (9)   

A Mid 19thC poster entitled 'The Robinson Testimonial', requesting the attendance of a meeting at Bing's Long Room, on Tuesday 24th September 1850, at 8pm. printed by R.Morton, Houghton-Le-Spring, (Country Durham), 22cm x 28cm, unframed.

A Mid 19thC poster entitled 'The Robinson Testimonial', requesting the attendance of a meeting at Bing's Long Room, on Tuesday 24th September 1850, at 8pm. printed by R.Morton, Houghton-Le-Spring, (Country Durham), 22cm x 28cm, unframed.

A Mid 19thC poster for a bazaar at Houghton-le-Spring, (County Durham), taking place at the United Presbyterian Chapel on Tuesday and Wednesday 4th and 5th May 1858, printed by R. Morton, Houghton-le-Spring, 50cm x 37cm, unframed.

[Victorian Bindings] Book of Ballads illustrated by Alfred Crowquill with illuminated title 1845, English Melodies by Charles Swain 1849, Scott's Poetical Works 1851, Moxon's Miniature Poets Lord Houghton and Browning with other books of poetry by Goldsmith, Longfellow, Crabbe and Patmore, Henry VIII and his Contemporaries 1847 etc (24) 

PHOTOGRAPHY, King Penguin Kershaw Eight - 20 folding camera, also Houghton-Butcher "Duo- Ensign" 2 1/4 B box camera and 2 other vintage cameras

Whitaker, Rita E. - 'Houghton Farm House, Sussex c.1035', low stoving enamel on copper, signed and titled lower right, 12.5cm x 15cm, on a fabric mount in a gilt-effect moulded frame

A Houghton Butcher folding projector screen in an oak case

1990 Mercedes Benz W201 190D, 2,497 cc. registration number H344 BBU. Chassis number WDB201 1262F748154. Engine number 60291122017753. From January 1974 to January 1982, Mercedes spent over £600 million researching and developing the W201m subsequently saying it was 'massively over-engineered', and was launched in Germany on 9 December 1982. It was marketed in right-hand drive for the UK market from September 1983. The 190 D was available with three different engines. The 2.0 L inline-four engine was the base engine, a 2.2-litre version, with the same power as the 2.0 L, was introduced in September 1983. The 2.5 L inline-five engine was available in the late 1980s and early 1990s. BBU was first registered in August 1990 to Frank Leak who sold it to his friend Clive Houghton and then Gary McAusland in 2013. In 2014 it moved to Stanley Sargeant. The service book shows Mercedes main dealers in 1993 at 4,927 miles, 1997 at 19,784 miles, 2004 at 28,883 miles and 2008 at 38,052, today the mileage is at some 62,000 which is backed up by it MOT history from 2006 until 2015 at 61,696 when it was put into storage. In 2019 it came out and was MOT'd at 62,410 miles and it will be sold with a new MOT. In overall good condition, these 190D's with this mileage are very rare, most have well over 150,000 on the clock. Sold with the V5C, service book and new MOT.

Corgi - A pair of boxed Limited Edition 1:50 scale trucks from the Corgi 'Hauliers of Renown' range. Lot includes CC15505 Volvo F12 Flatbed and Load - HE Payne, Bedfordshire, and CC 13732Scania R (Rear Tag) Houghton Parkhouse 'The Professional' Livestock Transporter. Both models appear to be in Mint condition in Near Mint - Mint boxes, and are unchecked for completeness. (2)

Corgi - A pair of boxed Limited Edition 1:50 scale trucks from the Corgi 'Hauliers of Renown' range. Lot includes CC14116 DAF XF Moving Floor Trailer - Downton, and CC15210 MAN TGX Houghton Parkhouse 'The Professional' Livestock Transporter - Bowring Transport. Both models appear to be in Mint condition (some dust to CC15210) in Near Mint - Mint boxes, and are unchecked for completeness. (2)

A late 19th/early 20th century Houghton & Gun, London, novelty clock in the form of a longcase, in an inlaid mahogany case, 39 cm highReport by JSoverall condition good, no major faults found, movement has been seen working, we do not guarantee this or that it keeps good time

HOUGHTON, W. British Fresh-Water Fishes (1879), London, fol. cont. quarter moroc. lacking leather from backstrip 41 cold. plts.

A Houghton Butcher Ticka Camera, with cap

A Houghton Butcher Ticka Camera, lacking cassette, complete with original instructions and maker's box

Barrie Houghton (b.1941) watercolour - still life, Store Fruit, signed verso, in glazed gilt frame, 36cm x 51cm Provenance: The John Russell Gallery

Two WWI Victory medals; 26107 Pte. H.J. Lacey Norf. R. and 19323 Pte. J.W. Houghton Linc. R., and two WWII medals

† William Fraser Garden (British 1856-1921)Houghton Mill on the River Ouse, CambridgeshireWatercolourSigned and dated 1914 lower left25.5 x 37cm (10 x 14½ in.)Provenance:Sale, Christie's South Kensington, 11 December 2007, lot 704Please Note: VAT is payable by the purchaser at the standard rate of 20% on the hammer price, in addition to the standard VAT charge added to the buyer's premium

Stackpole edition 1939 USA English language Mein Kampf The Unexpurgated Edition by Adolf Hitler (published without permission of the American licensed publishers Houghton & Mifflin, court case stopped production and withdrawal from sales)

Seleukid Empire, Seleukos I Nikator 312-281 BC, uncertain mint, ca. 282-281 BC.Head of Herakles wearing lion's scalp rightZeus seated right, holding Nike crowning his head with wreath. In the left field monogram _A, in the right E. ______½_ to the left, _E_EYKOY to the right. Houghton&Lorber Ad50; 74-75cf. Extremely rare. Splendid style. Traces of double-strike. See CNG Auction 108, 16.5.2018, lot no 267, from identical dies Size: D:25.7mm; 17.13g

An early 20th century magic lantern, bearing label for Houghton & Butcher Ltd of Ensign House, London WC1, in tin case; together with various magic lantern slides, many titled Old Davie

A WATERCOLOUR OF AN EXPENSIVE DETACHED HOUSE in its own grounds, signed Houghton, decoratively mounted in moulded gilt frame

James, Henry 9 volumes, first or early editions, comprising Portrait of a Lady. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1882. Second edition, American issue, secondary binding of dark brown cloth, [Edel A16b], bookplate, rubbed; [Idem] Essays in London. London: James R. Osgood &c., 1893. First edition, owner's inscription and bookplate on endpapers, original salmon cloth, [Edel A40a], slightly rubbed, slightly soiled; [Idem] Terminations. London: Heinemann, 1895. First edition, first issue, [Edel A45], original blue cloth, slightly rubbed, lacks first blank leaf; [Idem] What Maisie Knew. London: Heinemann, 1898, First edition, original blue cloth, rubbed and slightly soiled, [Edel A49a]; [Idem] A Little Tour in France. London: Heinemann, 1900, First English edition, limited issue, number 9 of 150 copies, white vellum boards, [Edel A23e], small split at foot of upper joint, a few light marks; [Idem] The Golden Bowl. London: Methuen, 1905, First English edition, [Edel A60b], original blue cloth, rubbed; [Idem] A Small Boy and others. London: Macmillan, 1913. First English edition, original cloth, [Edel A71a], original blue cloth; [Idem] The Letters. London: Macmillan, 1920, 2 volumes, first edition, original cloth (9)

London, Jack The Son of the Wolf Boston & New York: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1900. First edition, first printing without the stops on either side of the ampersand on the spine and with a comma, rather than a full-stop, following 1900 on the copyright page, frontispiece, original dark grey cloth printed with silver, neat ownership signatures of Amy L. Cadogan-Ogg, occasional small internal marks, slight soiling and rubbing to covers

A rare English delftware ointment pot, c.1775, of small cylindrical form with an everted rim, painted in manganese with 'The Queen's Dentifrice', 4.8cm high. Cf. R J Houghton & M R Priestley, Historical Guide to Delftware and Victorian Ointment Points, p.29, which details Joseph Hemet's patent of Essence of Pearl Dentifrice to Queen Caroline.

A SMALL QUANTITY OF ENGRAVINGS to include 'View of the interior of The House of Lords, during thr important investigation in 1820' engraved by John George Murray, 'Philadelphia and Elizabeth Wharton of Houghton by Gunst after Van Dyke, 'And When Did You Last see Your Father?' after Yeames, 'Inside View of Stables' by G. Shepheard after R. Lawrence, 'Search The Scriptures' by H. E. Dawe, two French engravings of gardens etc. (9) (2199, 2204, 2062A & B, 2169, 2217, )

HUGH BERTIE CAMPBELL POLLARD: 2 titles: WILDFOWL AND WADERS, NATURE AND SPORT IN THE COASTLANDS, ill Frank Soughgate, London, Country Life, 1928 (950), 1st edition, numbered, 16 coloured plates as list, 4to, original vellum backed boards; GAME BIRDS, REARING, PRESERVATION AND SHOOTING, ill Philip Rickman, London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, New York, Houghton Mifflin, 1929, 1st edition, 12 coloured plates as list, 3 small original pencil sketches of woodcock by Rickman laid down on ffep, 4to, original cloth, dust wrapper (2)

PHILIP RICKMAN: A SELECTION OF BIRD PAINTINGS AND SKETCHES, foreword HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, Curpotten Ltd for Sporting Interests Ltd, 1979 (500) (474), numbered and signed by artist, 32 coloured plates as called for, folio, original three-quarter crushed green morocco gilt, top edges gilt, cloth gilt slip-case + HUGH BERTIE CAMPBELL POLLARD: GAME BIRDS, REARING, PRESERVATION AND SHOOTING, ill Philip Rickman, London, Eyre & Spottiswoode, New York, Houghton Mifflin, 1929, 1st edition, 12 coloured plates as list, 4to, rebound, half morocco gilt, spine gilt in compartments, (2)

S.J. LAMORNA BIRCH. Farmstead. Signed in pencil & dated 1944. Inscribed 'To Mr and Mrs McKay with our best rememberences. John, Greta and Ronald.' Note: This inscription refers to Greta Sequeira & Ronald Valentine, with whom the artist spent time after the death of his wife Houghton, in June 1944. 18 x 25cm.WE CANNOT SHIP THIS ITEM… Due to fragility, size or weight this lot is unsuitable for our in-house postal shipping service.Our recommended carrier for this lot is MBE (Plymouth) telephone +44 (0)1752 257224.

An early 20th Century mahogany and brass and leather-covered 3in x 4in Houghton 'Sanderson' Hand and Stand Camera, with Aldis Patent Series II No. 2 lens, in Bausch and Lomb shutter, with instruction booklet, Lizars 'Challenge' daylight back, Imperial Dry Plate Co Ltd Orthochrome Light Filter, in case, Ashford's Patent 'The Giraffe' tripod and head, focusing cloth and Imperial Exposure Reckoner, in canvas outfit case

Brass Camera Lenses, Wray - wide-angle lens in Houghton Sanderson 'Tropical' lens board and another similar wide-angle lens, some solder to edge; Aldis Morocco-covered case for convertible lens set, various contents including Trio x 2 lens for No 7 SIII, Trio x2 lens for No 2 SII and yellow filter, with a similar style Duo for No 7 SIII, with Aldis lens brochure, circa 1910; 4in f/16 Ensign Symmetrical Wide Angle lens; and Beck or TT&H (?) for Army & Navy Stores Rapid Rectilinear 7.38in lens, in leather case, with lens flange; pair of Wray stereo front lens elements; overall G, some dings to fronts (a lot)

A Houghton mahogany and brass half-plate "Sanderson Junior" Field Camera, with Sanderson movements, fitted with Thornton-Pickard roller-blind shutter, with three dds by another maker that fit but do not lock in properly