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Lot 1131
1968 Triumph TR5 Reg. No.: HJF 600F Chassis no. CP372 Engine No.: CP51499HE The Triumph TR5 was built for a very short time between August 1967 and September 1968, therefore few were made, just 2,947, of which only 1,161 were destined for the UK market. The remainder were made as left hand drive models. Visually identical to its TR4 predecessor, the TR5 hid the main differences under the body, the most significant of which was the engine. The TR5 was powered by a 2.5 litre straight-six fuel injected engine, developing around 150 bhp. Triumph claimed that it was the "First British production sports car with petrol injection". This car is an original right hand drive UK registered TR5, that was owned by a German architectural student, studying in London in the 1970’s. After driving the car for some time, this owner damaged the engine. A short, replacement engine was fitted by TR Improvements, London (the receipt is still with the car). The car returned to Germany with its owner, destined to be restored, however the car was never registered in Germany and sat with its UK logbook and plates in a German barn for twenty years. In 2008 the car was sold to its present owner who undertook a complete restoration back in the UK. A full photographic record of this ‘no expense spared’ restoration is available. Everthing was taken apart, the chassis powder coated, the body received a bare metal respray and all the running gear was rebuilt. The engine was rebuilt and balanced with lightening where appropriate. It was converted for lead-free petrol at this time. The interior has been trimmed to a high specification in ivory leather, with extra areas such as the dash top, crash pads and central yoke incorporated at this time. A custom made mohair blue hood and tonneau have only recently been fitted. A truly excellent example of what is a rare British sports car. MOT’d until February 2013 this fine example is ready to be shown and enjoyed. Click Here to view this item on www.i-bidder.com
Lot 833
A 19th Century shaped ivory paper knife, the handle engraved E.B.W Ashantee 1874, 27 cm long * The Ashantee campaign (1873-74) was fought by the British against King Kakali in West Africa. Several major actions were fought and the terrain made the campaign more difficult. The forces eventually entered Kumassi and Kalkali in 1874.
Lot 54
Napoleonic Wars – Prisoner of War art a magnificently decorated mirror, featuring considerable embellishment hand carved in bone, showing heraldic devices, cherubs, foliage etc. One of the finest examples of Napoleonic Prisoner of War art we have seen. This mirror has been in the vendor’s family since the early 19th century, who originally derived from Leek in Staffordshire where some 342 French prisoners were kept during the period 1803-14. The family’s house was located almost adjacent to the area where some of the Prisoners were incarcerated. This area is still known as ‘Petty France’ today. Leek was doubtless chosen as a suitable place to keep the prisoners on account of its geographical location, right in the heart of England and far away from any coastal rescue or attempted escape. The French prisoners were treated with considerable respect during their time and were largely free to go about their days at leisure. In order to pass the long hours they indulged in producing works of art. There were many fine artists and craftsmen amongst them and the artefacts they produced were exquisite – including carved small objects, and models in bone, ivory and wood. Straw marquetry and scrimshaw work were other crafts. Peterborough museum today has a fine collection of such articles, which is claimed to be the largest and finest such collection in the world. Many of the objects produced by the Leek Prisoners were sold as part of a commercial venture at a local shop run by one of the Prisoners, Jacques Francois Neau who had married a local girl (whom he later abandoned at the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1814). According to our vendor’s family tradition, this mirror was bought during the period at Neau’s shop and has remained in the family ever since. It has not been seen publicly before. The mirror itself requires slight restoration, one of the bone figures of a cherub has become detached and another figure needs replacement. However the rest of the magnificent embellishment remains intact and fresh, providing a remarkable example of French craftsmanship at the height of the Napoleonic Wars.
Lot 241
Ephemera – receipt fine printed receipt with ms insertions issued by William Fraser, optical and mathematical instrument maker, to Lord Dellival, dated May 20th 1794. The receipt is for ‘an opera glass mounted in Ivory’. One small hole (presumably an original filing hole) otherwise in good condition.
Lot 44
A GEORGE V IVORY CYLINDRICAL BOX AND COVER, the silver hinge bearing hallmarks for London 1912, 8cm high x 8.5cm diameter; a matched oblong box and cover, with gilt metal hinges and push button lock, 17.5cm wide x 2.5cm high,x 7.75cm deep, both with monogram to covers and stamped Finnigans, 18 New Bond Street to underside, together with an ivory shaving soap box and cover and a pommade pot and cover (4)
Lot 216
A EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE CARVED IVORY FIGURE, of an Immortal, possibly Jurojin, God of Longevity, holding a staff and a scroll, his costume lightly incised and stained, 12cm high, together with an ivory vase, carved in relief with a scholar and attendants amongst trees, 11cm high; a chrysanthemum box, 4cm diameter, an ivory shibayama cane handle, inlaid in mother-of-pearl and enamelled with flowers and butterfly, 8.5cm long and a carved ivory concentric ball on a short knopped column, 8cm high (5)
Lot 222
AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY JAPANESE IVORY CARVED FIGURE OF AN OWL, with mother-of-pearl eyes (one missing and minor losses to wings and feet), 6.5cm high, together with a ivory carving of three quail on a branch, three character mark to base, 15cm long and another of a snarling lion, 13cm long, on a stained wood stand (3)
Lot 234
AN EARLY TO MID 20TH CENTURY CHINESE IVORY FIGURE OF A FEMALE, dressed in flowing robes, with stained coiffure, holding a single bloom in her left hand, 16cm high, on a stained hardwood stand, together with three similar figures, modelled as a flute player, and two ladies with baskets of flowers, 13cm high, on hardwood lotus stands (4) See illustration
Lot 342
ENGLISH SCHOOL, early 19th century, Portrait of a Young Man, bust length, turned dexter, wearing a white shirt with high collar and dark blue coat, oval miniature on ivory, 6.5cm by 5cm, brass mounted, moulded and ebonised frame; and three other miniatures, similarly framed. (4) See illustration
Lot 944
`Gamine` a bronze and ivory figure, cast and carved from a model by Ferdinand Preiss, on green onyx base, incised F Preiss to base 33cm. high Literature Alberto Shayo Ferdinand Preiss, Antique Collector`s Club front cover for this model illustrated. Page 47 an original advert for Preiss figures sold at Waring & Gillow reproduced with Gamine illustrated and priced at 24 Guineas.
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