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Lot 220
19TH CENTURY ENGLISH SCHOOL "Gentleman in black coat with white stock" and "Lady in mop cap", portrait studies, half length, a pair, oil on canvas, 76 cm x 63 cm CONDITION REPORTS Both frames with various cracks, splits and losses, and some areas of repair and re-painting. Painting of gentleman has quite a milky appearance under UV light, with the hair and outline of his coat showing up lighter, plus a dark area to the right of the bridge of his nose, craqueleur to surface of paint and some slight indentations and undulations to canvas. Both paintings appear to have been re-lined. Painting of the lady under UV light appears quite patchy particularly to the background where there appears to have been some restoration and repairs, also quite a lot of dark areas to her clothing, and repaired split, face appears in reasonable order with no obvious signs of restoration under UV light, frame does have some areas of moulding missing.
Lot 106
Cookery.- Carême (Antonin) - Le Cuisinier Parisien, ou L'Art de la Cuisine Française au XIXe... Le Cuisinier Parisien, ou L'Art de la Cuisine Française au XIXe Siecle , second edition, half-title with advertisements verso, engraved additional pictorial title and 24 folding plates, heavy water-stain to upper quarter of half-title and titles, some lighter water-staining towards end, some foxing, contemporary half cloth, spine gilt, spine faded, [Bitting p.75; Vicaire 146], 8vo, Paris, 1842. The second edition is rare. Provenance: 'Sauty a Parlement' and 'Maguerite Sauty a Coppet' (contemporary ink inscriptions to front free endpaper and printed title respectively).
Lot 184
Dexter (Colin) - Last Bus to Woodstock, first edition of the first Morse title, browning throughout but lighter than often, ink name on front free endpaper, original brown boards, slight shelf lean, dust-jacket, slight creasing to upper edge of lower panel, minor sunning to very small section near upper joint, otherwise a very good example, 8vo , 1975.
Lot 391
A MIXED LOT: A novelty table lighter in the form of a small hunting horn by Jane Brownett, London 1888, a William IV christening mug, initialled, gilt interior, a pair of late Victorian knife rests, a small Victorian Scottish quaich, monogrammed & dated ?"1885", a bonbon dish, a pair of modern Scottish vases (loaded bases) & a matchbox holder; the lighter 4.7" (12 cms) high; 11.9 oz weighable silver (9)
Lot 397
A MIXED LOT: A double photograph frame with tied ribbon surmounts by H. Matthews, Birmingham 1911, a modern engine-turned spirit flask, a small Scottish quaich, two pairs of antique sugar tongs (one pair initialled), a table lighter in the form of a small cup & a small square dish/ashtray; the latter 3.5" (9 cms) overall; 13.1 oz weighable silver (7)
Lot 247
A mixed lot of silver items, various dates and makers, comprising: a ball shaped tea infuser, Birmingham 1901, a shoe horn, a cigarette case, three vesta cases, a lighter, a scent bottle funnel, an aide memoire, a Chinese match box cover, a George III wine label 'SHERRY', London 1817, a continental vesta case, and a mother-of-pearl aide memoire, approx. weighable 7oz. (qty)
Lot 264
A mixed lot of silver items, various dates and makers, comprising: a cigarette case of rectangular form, engine-turned decoration, by Mappin and Webb, Birmingham 1965, a French box, a silver and blue enamel cigarette case, a prayer book, a matchbox cover, a pill box, the cover with the crest of The Skinners' Company, a cigar cutter and knife, plus other non silver items: two bosun's calls, a lighter, a cigarette case, a tag, two coins, and a cased Imperial Service medal, approx. weighable 11oz. (qty)
Lot 27
- One of just fifty known surviving LG6 examples - Extensive restoration in the early 2000s - Short chassis car - Numerous interesting features including: - Working Jackall system - Original inspection lamp - Working rear luggage rack - c.36,000 miles believed genuine but not warranted Introduced at the 1937 London Motorshow, the LG6 was the brainchild of Lagonda's then technical director W.O. Bentley, who had recently joined the firm after being released from a contract with Rolls-Royce stemming from the sale of his own company to them in 1931. The Lagonda LG6 and V12 were to be the result of this union. Though similar to that of the V12, the LG6's chassis had nothing in common with the earlier LG models being of diagonally cross-braced rather than ladder construction and featuring independent front suspension by wishbones and torsion bars. Braking was hydraulic and included a tandem master cylinder for increased safety. It was powered by the final incarnation of the venerable 4.5-litre six-cylinder OHV Meadows engine, now producing 140hp, allied to a four-speed manual transmission with synchromesh on 2nd, 3rd and 4th gears. Decidedly expensive and boasting nigh-on 100mph performance, only 85 LG6 cars were made before the outbreak of World War Two, of which 67 were built on the short (127.5 inch) chassis and 18 on the long (135.5 inch) chassis. One of only fifty examples of the LG6 known to have survived, DAK 311 wears factory coachwork and was first registered on 12 April 1939. A short chassis car, as denoted by the SS suffix stamped on its maker's plate, little is known of its early history although it is believed to have been the property of a mill owner. An accompanying continuation logbook shows it to have been owned by a Reginald Watts of Solihull in 1965 before passing to the late Herb Schofield in 1968. In 1971 it was in the possession of David Vernon of Birdham, West Sussex (a relative of Admiral Edward Vernon) who placed it in storage for the next thirty years. Following its purchase in 2001, the vendor set about restoring the car, a task which would take three years to complete. The bodywork and woodwork being entrusted to independent Rolls-Royce and Bentley specialists Taylor's of Birdham, with Mike Thomas carrying out the necessary trim work. A new block was sourced from LMB, the magneto overhauled by A D Stairs (an aircraft engineer), the fuel pump overhauled by Burlens of Southampton, whilst the electrics were attended to by the vendor. Photographs of the restoration are contained in the history file along with assorted invoices. Resplendent in blue and silver with grey leather piped blue complimented by blue carpets, this magnificent car boasts a number of interesting features including a toolkit complete with original inspection lamp in the faux spare wheel housing, original dipping system, working Jackall system, working rear luggage rack with canvas cover, mesh stone guards, radio, original art nouveau cigar lighter and a working sunroof. Kenlowe fans and rear indicators are fitted to make the car more usable in modern traffic. Registering some 36,300 miles, which the vendor believes to be genuine, this wonderful Lagonda is only being offered for sale due to health reasons and is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document, continuation logbook, assorted expired MoTs and sundry invoices. It is rare indeed for an LG6 to come to market, let alone a car in which as much time, effort and expense has been invested as this.
Lot 39
- Very rare Formula Junior and eligible for numerous prestigious race meetings - Restored in the '90s, engine overhauled c.2000 and transmission c.2011 - Offered with FIA/HTP papers, rolling road print out and history folder Further info: The Dolphin Formula Junior cars were financed by former tuna fisherman Bud Hull of San Diego, and designed by Briton John Crosthwaite; previously of Cooper and Lotus. The Fiat-engined MKIs proved uncompetitive, but the lower, lighter International (aka MKII) with body by Troutman and Barnes showed promise, especially in the hands of Ken Miles (2nd, Pomona, March 1961) and Kurt Neumann (1st, Riverside, June 1962). This tidy International is reputedly chassis No.3 and had a Ford engine and VW/Hewland transmission from new. It was raced by Bruce Trenery of Fantasy Junction before being laid up and then restored in the '90s. The vendor has owned it for 16 years but never driven it in anger. The engine was overhauled c.15 years ago and the transmission c.four years ago. The car last ran at a Mallory Park test day, c.2010. It is offered complete with FIA/HTP papers, engine dyno print out and history folder.
Lot 54
- Reputedly factory upgraded with B36 specification bodywork in 1976 - Campaigned on both sides of the Atlantic in 1600cc and 2000cc guises - Most recently prepared by Racing Fabrications and 'on the button' - Outright winner of the Martini class at the 2013 Oulton Park Gold Cup - Last raced at Hockenheim during 2014 Further Info: David Gordon's book 'Chevron, The Derek Bennett Story', lists chassis B23-73-25 as being the penultimate of 23 Chevron B23 frames constructed in 1973, and originally intended for use in the FIA Championship of Makes and South Africa's popular Springbok series; although there are no known records of it actually appearing in either. According to information supplied to the vendor by its previous keeper, this Chevron returned to the marque's Bolton factory in 1976 where it was enhanced with a roll cage and B36 specification bodywork. The B23 employed a tubular chassis frame, whereas the B36 utilised a monocoque structure. As such the upgrade would have been aerodynamic rather than structural. Nevertheless, we are informed that (a) the changes were sufficient for a second identity to be issued - M36-76-05 (the 'M' perhaps standing for 'Modified') - and (b) both relevant chassis plates accompany the car. We also understand that there is another B23 numbered as B23-73-25 extant in the USA and a B36 numbered as B36-76-05 (and underpinned by a monocoque chassis) resident in the same country. Following its modifications the re-bodied B23/M36 is believed to have been actively raced in Europe, including rounds at Mugello and Vallelunga. Between 1981 and 1988 it was campaigned with a 1600cc rather than 2000cc Ford unit driving through the current FG400 Hewland transaxle; though the lighter FG200 option would have sufficed. It was then apparently campaigned in Italian hillclimb events before being extensively restored by a noted Italian race shop - this work included the fitment of new floors, Lockheed braking system, starter motor, small capacity (hillclimb-sized) fuel cell, plumbing and paintwork. In 1999 title was assumed by a Mr Tom Black of Portland, Oregon, who imported the Chevron to the USA. He evidently contested one race at the Portland International Raceway that year, as well as replacing all the previous bodywork with new lighter components and supplanting the 1600cc engine with a 2000cc 12-bolt crank Cosworth BDP unit. During the ensuing year the Chevron changed hands once more and, despite the extensive work recently carried out in Italy, the new keeper set about a no-expense-spared restoration via West Coast expert Neil Porter. Safety, competitiveness and reliability were his watch words, and he had the entire suspension renewed or overhauled and the Hewland transmission fully renovated by Taylor Racing. The halfshafts were also attended to. However, the major change concerned the replacement of the existing Cosworth engine with a state-of-the-art Geoff Richardson example, purchased on the owner's behalf by Arnie Loyning at a cost reputedly exceeding $50,000 - this unit is understood to have produced 294bhp @ 9,000rpm. It was in this guise that the car was offered for sale by well-known Californian car specialist Fantasy Junction. At this stage the Chevron was acquired by the current keeper, who repatriated it in 2010 and obtained its MSA Historic Technical Passport the following year. The most recent bout of preparation has fallen to Ian Jones of Racing Fabrications and the Chevron is these days powered by a Craig Beck-prepared Cosworth BDG unit. After successful outings at Dijon and the Oulton Park Gold Cup in 2013 where it won outright in the Martini class, the sports racer's most recent race was at Hockenheim last year. Nevertheless, this splendidly-presented Chevron is reportedly 'on the button' and ready to propel a new keeper to success on the circuits. Finished in a striking Blue and Yellow livery, chassis B23-73-25/M36-76-05 comes complete with all relevant paperwork. The story of Chevron Cars Ltd is one of success and tragedy. It was founded in 1965 by Derek Bennett, an intuitive but largely self-taught engineer and talented amateur racing driver. Lancashire born and bred, he graduated from an interest in stock cars to building an 1172cc Ford-powered special and then a successful Clubmans car; the demand for replicas of which kick-started his career as a constructor. The marque's heyday was from the late 1960s and the birth of the immortal B8 to the Bennett's untimely death in a hang gliding accident in 1978. Its greatest successes came in the 2-litre sports racing category, and Chevrons won their class at Le Mans no less than three times - 1974 (B23); 1979 and 1980 (B36); ie with exactly the models embodied by chassis B23-73-25/M36-76-05.
Lot 68
- Subject of a restoration over the past two years - Finished in Polaris Silver with Black Scheel sports interior - RHD car fitted with Batmobile body kit and steel boot The BMW 3.0 CSL - Coupe Sport Lightweight - was a special version of the six-cylinder BMW E9 pillarless coupe produced in lighter gauge steel with aluminium doors/bonnet/boot lid and chrome arch extensions to accommodate wider alloy wheels. Introduced in May 1972, 1000 were built to homologate the BMW Coupe for the Group 2 European Touring Car Championship where the E9 CS Coupes had suffered with a weight handicap against the dominant Ford Capris. BMW UK took 500 in RHD with most of standard CS coupe luxury equipment refitted. Mechanically these cars were almost identical to the fuel-injected CSi (which meant 200bhp and 140mph plus) but to take it into the over 3-litre class the engines were bored out slightly to 3003cc. Equipped with all-round independent suspension (McPherson strut front / semi-trailing arm rear), disc brakes and responsive steering, it was wonderfully balanced. Very expensive when new (several hundred pounds more than a 911 RS 2.7), CSLs are now the most highly coveted BMWs of the nineteen seventies with a fabulous competition record. First registered in April 1973, this right hand drive CSL has been the subject of a two year restoration between 2013 and 2015 following a period of storage from 2008. Works undertaken include: bead blasting of the body with any repairs being carried out using BMW panels, rustproofing of the body using Dinitrol, a comprehensive engine overhaul by Corry Engineering, retrimming of the interior using new Scheel seat materials and new carpets, overhaul of the braking system including brake boosters, calipers and master cylinder, the fitment of new brake and fuel lines, all new Bilstein suspension including bushes and powdercoating, refurbishment of the original 14 x 7 wheels, retrimming of the steering wheel in hand-stitched leather and refurbishment of the interior wood trim. Painted in Polaris Silver complimented by a Black interior with Scheel seats, the car is further enhanced by the fitment of a 'Batmobile' aero package including front spoiler, lightweight rear bumper, rear window hoop and rear spoiler mounted to the steel boot lid (a correct modification due to the spoiler's weight being found to distort the aluminium boot lids). Painstaking attention to detail has resulted in a truly evocative BMW sporting coupe of the 1970s that is certain to turn heads wherever it goes. Currently displaying some 27,440 miles on its odometer, MCY 35L is accompanied by a Swansea V5 document, dating certificate letter from BMW, a list of owners from new together with invoices and receipts for the restoration work. This wonderful looking and highly collectable BMW is expected to possess a fresh MoT by the time of sale.
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