A lovingly restored original pre-war GPO Van in superb order throughout. 'Olivia' is believed to be one of just eight pre-war General Post Office vans surviving today with just six remaining in GPO liveryAlthough most of the vehicle was Morris Eight-based, the van with its Minor radiator was known by the GPO as the Minor 35cu.ftFGN 202 was purchased by the previous owner as a total project some years ago and sympathetically restored along side its stable mate,FGN 203Now fitted with a post-war MM 918cc side-valve engine offering 27.5bhp @ 4,400rpm when newComplete with period accessories throughout, including an original document wallet, inspection lamp, a drivers shirt and original handbookA rare and very interesting period correct Light Commercial, recently serviced and now running and driving wellThis is a rare opportunity as correctly presented vans of this type are always welcome at country shows, garden fetes etc. but seldom become available on the open market Specification Make: MORRIS Model: 5 CWT GPO VAN Year: 1938 Chassis Number: S1EP0219283 Registration Number: FGN 202 Transmission: Manual Engine Number: B15823 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Make: RHD Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images
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A Derby 'Africa' porcelain figure, circa 1760, shown wearing a shell hat and holding a cornucopia beside a dog, patch marks to the underside, h.13.5cmSeveral small losses to cornucopia of flowers.Tusk loss to elephant headdress.UV lamp shows extensive very good restoration to lower body and both arms.Glaze and enamel good and bright.
A large French Louis Philippe bronze and gilt-bronze table lamp, second quarter 19th century, later wired and converted for electricity and having six lights below a perspex diffuser, with two further lights, the whole as a turned column with Anthemion leaf cast scrolling base to a triform rouge marble plinth, h.92cmWe do not know if it requires re-wiring, but it looks as though it should all be good.Condition is good.
A set of three Meissen porcelain models of hares, circa 1750, modelled by J.J. Kaendler, naturistically coloured and mounted upon a floral encrusted base, marked to the bases, largest h.16cmLargest (height 16cm) has some rubbing to the enamels on the body. The usual small losses and touching up to the flowers and leaves on the base.Mid (height 14.5cm) has a small amount of rubbing to the enamels on the body. There are losses and repairs to some of the leaves and flowers to the base, one flowerhead in particular has been quite crudely glued back on with a yellowed glue.Smallest (height 7cm) The ears appear to have been exceptionally well restored and with some overpainting. Some light rubbing to the enamels on the body. The usual small losses and touching up to the flowers and leaves on the base.UV lamp not showing further repairs/restoration but bidders must satisfy themselves to the condition and viewing in person is strongly recommended
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