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Lot 116
A COLLECTION OF ADMIRAL VERNON 'PORTO BELLO' MEDALS, 1739-1741with assorted portraits of Vernon to the obverse and the fleet attack to reverse, most -- 1½in. (4cm.) diameter(8)Reference: Adams, Chao & Bentley: Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon: Medals Sometimes Lie, Kolbe & Fanning, Gahanna, 2010Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth Admiral Edward Vernon (1684-1757) gained his fame during the short war of Jenkins Ear, which was sparked by Captain Robert Jenkins having his ear cut off by Spanish Coast Guard when he and his smuggling ship Rebecca were captured off the coast of Cuba in 1731. Seven years later, in a wave of revenge filled debate, Jenkins was paraded before Parliament without his ear. Permission was granted for punitive raids to take place in the Caribbean and Vernon was given command of the expedition. He first attacked Porto Bello in Panama 20-22 November 1739 where, with six ships, he captured the port and over three days destroyed the fortifications and warehouses which provided much treasure. He then attacked Cartagena, in present day Colombia, on 13-20 March 1740. However the Spanish prepared a solid defence against the British and after 21 days of siege, Vernon withdrew his force and returned to Panama where he attacked Fort Real Chagres (22-24 March 1740). The fort was defended by only a small garrison which the British quickly overcame, thus removing the last Spanish stronghold in Panama.Vernon returned to Cartagena on 3 May 1740 and was again unsuccessful. Determined to gain Cartagena and her riches, Vernon returned on 13 March 1741 and maintained an amphibious assault during which the British gained the upper hand and a messenger was despatched to London with news of the victory which resulted in the minting of commemorative medals by Mr. Pinchbeck. The reality was much different, which following yellow fever afflicting the British troops, they then decided to return to Jamaica to regroup. A Council of War agreed to attack Havana which, when news reached London, meant more medals commemorating victory were struck. However, it was decided Havana was too strong so Santiago would be attacked. This too was deemed too strong at which point Vernon brought his fleet home.It appears the one man who did well from all this activity was the descent of Christopher Pinchbeck who developed the brass alloy which became the basis for these medals and became known as Pinchbeck Gold. The Vernon series of medals is unique in its scope with a couple of hundred varieties covering one campaign.With reference to ‘Medallic Portraits of Admiral Vernon’ by Adams, Chao and Bentleyall AE except where noted: NLv 8-G Betts 246 VF R-5, PBv 16-M Betts 194 VF R-5, 17-N Betts 180 VG R-6, 26-V Betts 216 AR VG R-5, 32-K Betts 204 F R-6. PBvi 5-F Betts 222 VG R-5, 6-G Betts 224 VF R-5, 11-P Betts 238 VF R-6.
Lot 258
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL'S BAROGRAPH, CIRCA 1920unsigned, oak case mounted with brass bed plate, seven pressure capsules to recording drum with clockwork mechanism, bevelled glass cover, chart drawer, silver plate to front inscribed 'THIS BAROGRAPH BELONGED TO / SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL / AND HAS BEEN GIVEN BY / MRS M. K. GRANT TO THE / ROYAL NAVAL CLUB PORTSMOUTH / MARCH 1972' -- 8 x 14½ x 9in. (20 x 37 x 23cm.)Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth
Lot 2742
Übermut, Lorenz Hutschenreuther, Abteilung für Kunst Selb, um 1929-38, Entwurf Karl Tutter 1929, Modellnr.: 904, auf abgestuftem Ovalsockel vollplastische Darstellung eines nackten Puttos, einen springenden Widder bei den Hörnern packend, weiß, gold staffiert, Sockel mit Goldrand, Sockeloberseite gepresst sign. K. Tutter, H. 27 cm
Lot 127
Five framed prints to include: John Knapp Fisher - 'Aberfiddy Evening', signed and numbered 379/1000 in pencil below, 61 x 19 cm; Helen Bradley, lithograph on paper, signed in pencil below and blindstamped, 39 x 30 cm; Webb - giclee on paper, signed and numbered 096/200 in pencil below, 23 x 34 cm; K. W. Burton - 'Arlington Row, Bibury, Gloucestershire', numbered, signed and titled in pencil below 26 x 37 cm; Kathy Lewis - Gloucester Cathedral, signed, titled and numbered 11/200 in pencil below, 25 x 35 cm, all framed and glazed (5)
Lot 547
ATTRIBUTED TO KANO TAN'YU (1602-1674)Monkeys and KannonA set of three scroll paintings, ink and colour on silk, variously depicting monkeys reaching down for the reflection of the moon in the water; monkeys on rockwork, one reaching up towards the moon; and Monju Bosatsu seated on the back of a large shishi, holding a reishi fungus sceptre.105cm (41 1/4in) high x 42.5cm (16 3/4in) wide (3).Footnotes:Provenance: Marquis Mori collection, by reputeK. Watanabe - TokyoFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 44
AN EDWARDIAN GARNET AND SEED PEARL BROOCH AND AN OUROBOROS RING, the brooch of an openwork design, foliate detail set with a central circular cut garnet, with two seed pearls to each end, stamped '9ct', fitted with a brooch pin, length 50mm, 2.4 grams, together with an 18ct gold ouroboros snake ring, set with a circular cut ruby to the head and colourless spinel set eyes, hallmarked 18ct gold London 1904, ring size K 1/2, approximate gross weight 4.1 grams (condition report: general light wear, the spinels to the snake ring are worn slightly, overall condition good)
Lot 484
1939 Velocette KSS MkII, 350cc. Registration number 277 UXC (non transferrable). Frame number KDD8666. Engine number KSS9051The KSS (standing for Kamshaft and the SS for Super Sports) was introduced in 1925 and from the beginning the overhead camshaft K-type stamped its authority on its competitors, its victory in the Junior TT on its first outing establishing its credentials and kick starting a 20 year long distinguished competition career. Velocette introduced the first practical foot-change on the K-type in 1931 and the arrival of the Mk II KSS in 1936 saw significant enhancements. All new for that year was the aluminum-alloy cylinder head with enclosed valve gear, together with the cradle frame and heavyweight Webb forks of the new MSS. In this form the KSS was to remain in production until late 1947, heavy production costs contributing to its demise.A touring version, the KTS was also developed with 19-inch wheels and matching mudguards. In 1936 Velocette developed the KSS Mk II, which had a Mk V KTT based chassis and a new engine with an alloy cylinder head.From the Velocette Owners Club website, according to the Factory Despatch Book 6, it would appear that KSS/KTS engines with engine numbers 8016 – 9243, left the factory between May 1937 - Sept 1940. UXC’s engine number of KSS9051 putting it in 1939.In 2004 John Andrew of Barton owned it, selling it in 2008. Our vendor bought it as a nearly finished project from these rooms in March 2021 when it came from a deceased estate auction. He then had to strip the engine as the wrong piston had been fitted, along with many other issues he got it on the road and enjoyed a summer of riding. It is now surplus to his requirements and is being moved on. He reports that the points need some adjustment to make it run smoothly.Sold with the V5C and recent receipts for £753 for parts bought to make it rideable. It uses KTS mudguards instead of KSS ones.
Lot 536
1984 Harley Davidson XR1000. Registration number A691 KJT. Frame number 1HD1CDH34 EY111014. Engine number 1HD1CDH34 EY111014. The XL 1000 was a development of the 1982 Sportster chassis and engine bottom end, and added new, better cylinders and heads bolted to the crankcase. A single carb with competition-look K&N air filter fed each head with a high level exhaust, again with a nod the the XR750. Wheels were cast aluminum, paint was more subdued; most of the two year run production run of 1100 were charcoal in colour, 177 were black with an orange strip. The basic XLX Sportster was just $3995, the XR1000 was nearly $7000 so never sold well. KJT is a rare UK machine with only two owners, the first being Frank Chapman of Oxford who registered it on the 2nd March 1984. He sold it to our vendor in 2004. There are MOT's on file from 1998 at 3,758 miles, 2000 - 2004, 4,970 miles, then 2008 at 4,982 and 2009 at 5,248, today it is 5,256. Unused for many years it will require recommissioning and will make a great addition to any Harley Sportster collection. Sold with the V5C, V5, old MOT's and purchase receipt for our vendor. The believed original front mudguard and seat in black and orange are included with the machine, there are no keys.
Lot 292
Quantity of 6 war medals to: 24098 CPL E Garner, York and Lancs Regiment; 201385 A SJT JW Cull, East Surrey Regiment; S-23491 PTE J Doyle, Gardons; 7964482 DVR F Armitage RA; 142502 GNR WJ Richardson RA, and 2 x 1914-19 victory medals to K 44378 G Stead Sto 2 RN and SS 115079 LC Petty Sto 1 RN
Lot 238
ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO. Savonette, Seriennummer 1131873, von 1883, Altschiff-Diamant auf dem Uhrendeckel, Gehäusedeckel innen signiert: Warranted 14K U.S. Assay, Patent No ..13, 14 K Filled (doubliert), Hunter Case; Gewicht: 151,1 g; Uhrenkette 585 GG / 41,5 g. Gebrauchsspuren, das Ziffernblatt müsste gereinigt werden. Ohne Gewähr für Funktionsfähigkeit
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