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Click here to subscribeHand painted resin of a Snowman Magician, with birds and a bunny. Certificate of Authenticity included. Incorporated lighting. Backstamp on the underside. This item has its original box. Box measures 12.5"L x 11.5"W x 8.25"H. Artist: Lynn BywatersIssued: 2016Dimensions: 10"L x 9.75"W x 6.5"HManufacturer: LenoxCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. As is. Tested. Functionality not guaranteed.
Crafted resin of two snowman kayaking with birds. Very colorful and festive Incorporated lighting that changes colors. Lenox backstamp on the underside. Artist: Lynn BywatersIssued: 2017Dimensions: 10.25"L x 7.75"W x 4"HManufacturer: LenoxCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear. As is. Tested. Functionality not guaranteed.
Peter Nelson (1928-2009), an 'FA2' polished aluminium twin floor lamp, for Architectural Lighting, fitted with two adjustable lights, on a circular stand,137cm high, anda conforming desk lamp,with a single light,61cm high (2)Condition ReportNot currently working and will need new bulbs or rewiring. Both shows minor signs of wear commensurate with age. Please see the additional images.
A COLLECTION OF LAMPS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, to include a vintage Heinze & Co 1967 nodding troll old west Germany toy, a vintage Bossons table lamp with chalkware head Tibetan head for main body of the lamp, (not tested signs of wear), two vintage oil lamps, one brass, one cobalt blue font, British made, brass, with a cast iron bottom, (not tested signs of age wear), an Eccles protector lamp & lighting, type 6 No. B/28, brass, (signs of brass cleaner), heavy cast iron and brass decorative cannon, vintage horn sailing ship, mid-century copper coffee set, vintage wooden money box of a castle entrance, with a moving soldier that you put your coin on and he moves left or right to deposit in the slot, a black and gold plastic miniature grandfather clock (Condition Report: overall condition of items are ok but age worn, specific damage is included in description), (qty)
Collection of mostly unboxed OO/HO gauge railway models to include Lima Class 117 3-car DMU in BR white and blue livery, collection of Hornby and Triang non-illuminated Pullman coaches and a boxed parlour car with home added lighting (please note hole cut to end, see photos), Bachmann 39-200K limited edition BR Mk1 NQA Super BG full brake EWS lined maroon livery (166/512, model mint with sealed accessory bag, box excellent), Life-Like Models HO Amtrak American diesel loco, 2x boxed American coaches from Bachmann and other unboxed examples (no makers name visible) etc, model condition generally good and better, all A/F
RMS Titanic built kit model from Trumpeter with added upper deck lighting (runs off USB, also has a 9V battery connector although this has no effect) and added photoetch details, overall length approx 134cm, some loose PE benches and other small details top deck which will be boxed separately
Seven boxed OO gauge Pullman coaches from Hornby to include 5x Super Detail series coaches with internal table lighting, Super Detail examples in at least excellent (though slightly dusty) little used condition, all with instructions and unused accessory packs (please note one set of instructions not shown in photos but since found), boxes excellent, other examples in at least good previously run condition, boxes fair/good
A collection of various lighting to include a pair of cream painted cast iron Classical style candle holders on tripod bases 43 cm high, a pair of Indian floral painted open barley twist decorated table lamps 43 cm high including fittings, a single reeded glass and brass corinthian column table lamp 61 cm high including bayonet fixing, a pair of painted square baluster table lamps 57.5 cm high, a pair of Classical style twin light painted tin table lamps and shades 55 cm high and a painted metal and wood four branch tapering candle holder 77 cm high (10)
A frosted glass pendant light fitting, early to mid 20th century, the shade of domed and trumpet form, applied with a cast gilt metal ribbon tied band, 48cm H x 37cm D Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.Condition reportExtensive speckled tarnishing to the gilt metal fittings, the glass shade would benefit from a clean but has no obvious chips, cracks or faults.
A Victorian lacquered brass oil lamp, 19th century, the central Corinthian column formed of four plain pillars set to a stepped octagonal base, with associated etched glass shade and chimney, later converted to electricity, 81cm high overall Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
A brass hanging hall lantern, late 19th/early 20th century, of hexagonal form, the circular boss with a cast stiff leaf gallery extending to six conforming down swept supports and the six panel shade, the single door opened with a cast 'hand' catch, 65cm high Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.Condition reportMissing one cast leaf to the gallery, please see additional image, otherwise general light tarnishing with no visible damage or faults to the glass panels
Julius Theodor Kalmar (Austrian, 1884-1968) for Kalmar Lighting, three Austrian glass wall lights, mid 20th century, each of rectangular form with three sided moulded glass shade, each 18cm W x 11.5cm D x 32cm H (3) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Alexej Alexejewitsch Harlamoff (Russian, 1842-1925) 'Girl in White' Oil on Canvas Undated, signed lower right, depicting a portrait of a young girl dressed in white, wearing a veil, in a gilt and gesso on wood frame, acrylic backing, Richard Green gallery label and title verso, including paperwork from Richard Green Gallery and Springfield Fine Arts Limited Property from: a Private Collector, Muncie, Indiana Height: 26 inches, Width: 20 inches (canvas)Frame Size: 24 inches by 28 inches Condition: no damage noted, inspected under UV lighting, frame having minor cracks, canvas relined Disclaimers: not examined out of the frame Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:24 am (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6Photograph #7Photograph #8
Takahashi Denson for Midori Empire State Building Lamp c.1985, a white plastic blow molded with metal base, lamp base having a bulb to light the iconic building Property from: a Private Collector, Glen Ellyn, Illinois Height: 39 inches, Width: 11 inches, Depth: 9 inches Condition: light wear consistent with age, rust on bottom edge, minor discoloration and dirt accumulation, working when tested Disclaimers: we cannot guarantee the operation or lifespan, not checked for replacement parts Category: Modern Design > Lamps & Lighting Estimated Sale Time: 12:36 pm (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5
John Atkinson Grimshaw (British, 1836-1893) 'A Moonlit Street' Oil on Canvas 1874, signed 'Atkinson Grimshaw' lower left, a nocturnal depiction of a figure dressed in white on a path leading to a dimly lit manor house, in a gold painted wood frame, having acrylic protective backing, Richard Green Gallery labels verso, and including paperwork from Richard Green Gallery Property from: a Private Collector, Muncie, Indiana Height: 9 1/4 inches, Width: 13 1/2 inchesFrame Size: 15 1/2 inches by 20 1/2 inches Condition: some retouching with pigment in varnish, '4' within date having in-painting, canvas relined, inspected under UV lighting, conserved by J. H. Cooke, frame having minor finish wear Disclaimers: not examined out of the frame Category: Fine Art > Paintings Estimated Sale Time: 10:20 am (America/Chicago) Shipping Status: Leonard Auction Shipping Quote Download High Resolution Photographs:Photograph #1Photograph #2Photograph #3Photograph #4Photograph #5Photograph #6Photograph #7Photograph #8Photograph #9Photograph #10
c.1929 BSA 500cc S.29 OHV SloperRegistration no. BS 9074 Frame no. P10996Engine no. P10073During the 1930s its advertising slogan - 'One in Four is a BSA' - reflected the Birmingham-based company's status as the world's largest motorcycle manufacturer. In 1927 BSA had introduced the influential 'Sloper' (so called because its inclined cylinder) thereby starting a trend that saw many of its rivals launch similar machines. Nevertheless, models with vertical cylinders continued to form part of BSA's extensive range, outliving the Sloper when the fashion for inclined cylinders faded. The '27 Sloper featured a trend-setting saddle tank that afforded a low seating position, and for 1930 gained chromium-plated brightwork and a new frame with forged steel spine. Models with the 493cc overhead-valve engine came with twin-port cylinder heads. For 1930 the Birmingham firm offered no fewer than 18 models, six of which had inclined engines. The Sloper range remained essentially Vintage in character until its demise in 1935.Accompanying old/current V5C documents and an HPI check sheet state that this BSA Sloper was previously registered overseas. Acquired in 2004 and last taxed and MoT'd in 2012, the machine is an older restoration which will require recommissioning before returning to the road and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Notable features include a later Amal carburettor and an acetylene lighting set and generator.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1922 Rudge 499cc 3½hp Chain-drive ModelRegistration no. AP 7666Frame no. 797415Engine no. 24147•Rare, early, chain-drive Rudge•Present family ownership since 1969•Kept on static display•Requires sympathetic recommissioning/restorationFormed by the acquisition in 1894 of the Rudge Cycle Company Ltd by the Pugh family's Whitworth Cycle Company, Rudge-Whitworth built its first motorcycle in 1910 and is best remembered for its famous variable-pulley belt-drive 'Multi' gear and pioneering use of four-valve cylinder heads. Unlike many of their contemporaries, Rudge did not use a proprietary engine but one of their own design, a 499cc single with inlet-over-exhaust valve gear. The new 3½hp model proved outstandingly successful: in 1911 Victor Surridge's becoming the first 500cc machine to exceed 60 miles in one hour, while Rudge-mounted Cyril Pullin won the Isle of Man Senior TT for the Coventry manufacturer in 1914. Prior to this landmark achievement, Rudge had jumped the gun somewhat with the introduction of a TT sports model in the spring of 1911, before any of its machines had competed in the Isle of Man! Rudge continued to set world records at Brooklands, establishing new one-hour and two-hour marks in 1912 at more than 65 miles and 122 miles respectively. The firm also figured prominently in the popular reliability trials of the day, thereby demonstrating that its products were durable as well as fast. By 1919 however, the belt-drive Multi gear was already outdated, and subsequent models used three- and (later) four-speed countershaft gearboxes and chain drive. First registered in August 1922, the chain-driven 3½hp model offered here is an extraordinary survivor of an early Vintage-era Rudge and a very suitable candidate for a sympathetic 'oily rag' recommissioning or restoration. Amazingly, the machine appears to retain its original paint, transfers, handlebar grips, saddle, and lighting set. 'AP 7666' was purchased in 1969 from a P A Clare of Beulah Hill, London, for £85 and has been in the vendor's family's possession ever since (purchase receipt is on file). Kept on static display as part of an important private collection, the Rudge also comes with Leicester County Council correspondence; an old-style V5; and an old-style duplicate logbook issued in 1975.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of Daniel Craig; proceeds to benefit the RNLI in their 200th year; generously donated by Triumph UK2020 Triumph Scrambler 1200 Bond EditionRegistration no. KY74 FXXFrame no. SMTDAD82HYL960803 Engine no. 962913•Number '003' of only 250 Scrambler Bond Edition models built•Offered directly from Daniel Craig and registered in his name•Signed by Daniel Craig•Offered with Certificate of Authenticity signed by both Daniel Craig and Triumph Motorcycles' CEO, Nick Bloor•Also included is a riding experience at the Triumph Adventure Experience in Wales, UK with Bond stunt co-ordinator Lee Morrison and '007' stunt double Paul Edmondson •Delivery mileageIn 2020 Triumph, the premium British motorcycle brand founded in 1902, introduced the limited edition Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition to celebrate an iconic British partnership. In December 2019, Triumph had announced a new official partnership with EON Productions, revealing the dynamic action featuring Triumph motorcycles in the forthcoming 25th 'James Bond' film, No Time to Die, starring Daniel Craig. To celebrate this milestone collaboration, Triumph, proudly introduced the first ever official motorcycle directly linked to the James Bond franchise. To date Daniel has starred in five 'Bond' movies, commencing with Casino Royale in 2006 and most recently in No Time to Die (2021). Daniel says No Time to Die will be his last film as James Bond. The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition is an ultra-rare and exclusive model featuring a unique '007' design scheme and limited to a production of just 250 models worldwide. This special Bond Edition motorcycle was inspired by the amazing custom Scrambler 1200 action machines featured in No Time to Die and has all of the top-specification Triumph Scrambler 1200 XE's exceptional performance and capability, together with the following premium high-value enhancements:•Beautiful and unique 'James Bond' design scheme•Premium '007' bodywork, including beautiful exhaust number board and lower side panel finisher with '007' branding•Premium real leather seat with embroidered logo•Unique 'Bond' TFT instrument startup screen•Distinctive '007' paint scheme inspired by the bike ridden by James Bond in the 25th film•Blacked-out finishes including black anodized rear and high-level front mudguard•Elegant black forks•High-value engine badges with gold accents•Black powder coated swingarm and sprocket cover•Black anodized grab rail, sump guard and in-fills•Beautiful features and details, including fog lights with unique black anodized shrouds•Arrow silencer with carbon-fibre end-caps•Machined front brake reservoir•Black rear wheel adjusters•Stainless steel headlight grill•Numbered limited edition plaque and unique badging•Special 'Bond' handover pack•Numbered edition plaque and unique badgingThe Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition offers class leading torque and a dedicated 'scrambler tune'. The charismatic 270° firing interval ensures a smooth, linear power delivery from the slick six-speed gearbox. Evolved specifically for the Scrambler, the 1200 engine produces 89bhp at 7,400rpm, and additionally, is tuned to deliver 'high torque' off-road and on, low down and across the mid-range, with peak torque of 81.1lb/ft at a low 3,950 revs.Delivering the evocative Scrambler soundtrack is a beautifully crafted twin high-level exhaust system with stainless steel headers and an Arrow silencer with carbon-fibre end-caps for a deep and punchy scrambler sound. Just like all the new generation Bonnevilles, the Scrambler 1200 engine offers ride-by-wire control, boasting six riding modes, cornering ABS, and traction control. With only 250 sold worldwide, the Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition will be one of Triumph's most exclusive and desirable Modern Classics. Featuring a beautiful individually-numbered plaque on the billet riser clamp, each one is unique and never to be repeated. Every Bond Edition came with a special tailor-made handover pack unique to that bike, featuring a numbered letter hand-signed by Triumph's CEO Nick Bloor, and a premium rucksack.The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition features Triumph's latest generation full-colour TFT instruments with a unique 007 startup screen, a stylish design and two information layout design themes that can be personalized, enabling the rider to update the startup screen message with their name. The Scrambler 1200 Bond Edition also comes with all-LED lighting, illuminated backlit switches, keyless ignition, heated grips, cruise control, and USB charging.The Bond Edition features premium fully-adjustable twin-spring Öhlins rear suspension units with piggyback reservoirs, which deliver class-leading wheel travel (250mm) and increased ground clearance for amazing off-road capability. Topping off the high-specification running gear are premium Brembo M50 monobloc radial brake callipers, adjustable folding foot controls, first-in-class tubeless tyres, and a spoked 21' front wheel.Number '003' of the 250 built, this Bond Edition was given to Daniel Craig by Triumph and is offered for sale by him, with all proceeds going to the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a cause close to Daniel's heart. Please note, no Buyer's Premium will be charged on the hammer price of this lot due to its charitable nature.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1932 BSA 499cc Blue StarRegistration no. 864 UXB (see text)Frame no. A5.1465 (see text)Engine no. A7.221.Among BSA's range for 1932 were three new 500s: one a sidevalve and two with overhead valves. The overhead-valve sports 500 was given the name 'Blue Star', a title also applied to the equivalent 250 and 350 models. All featured engines with vertical cylinders and magneto ignition carried in conventional cycle parts with rigid frames and girder forks. The Blue Stars came with a tuned engine incorporating a high-compression piston; 'hotter' cams; a twin-port cylinder head; and a four-speed foot-change gearbox. Originally an optional extra, a full electric lighting system became standard equipment for 1934. This lovely BSA Blue Star was previously registered overseas and restored in New Zealand as a project for a gentleman who had had a stroke. A vast quantity of related invoices may be found in the history file. The family acquired the BSA in 2004 and is its first registered keeper in the UK. It should be noted that the registration 'UXD 864' is incorrectly displayed on the machine (the actual registration is '864 UXB'). It should also be noted that both the HPI check sheet and V5C documents incorrectly record the frame number as 'A51485'. Kept on static display, the machine will require recommissioning before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1953 Norton 497cc Dominator 88 De LuxeRegistration no. 776 UXBFrame no. 122 53151Engine no. 53151 122This Dominator 88 was sold new in Paris; it has the dealer's plaque on the headstock and had unique tank transfers with the dealer's name. New copies may be found among the accompanying documents and photographs. The Dominator was purchased at Bonhams' Stafford Sale in October 2002 and since then has been fully rebuilt. The complete history of the rebuild is recorded in a logbook with supporting documents. The frame and cycle parts have been repainted and the brightwork re-chromed. All cycle parts except the front mudguard are original - even the silencers were reconditioned and re-plated - while the seat was re-covered by R K Leighton. The engine was fully rebuilt with Super Blend main bearings and a balanced crankshaft, and the transmission overhauled. The carburettor has been re-sleeved; the engine breather improved; a new braided wiring harness installed; and a Kingpin Components oil tap with magneto cutout fitted. Other upgrades include a 1955-type aluminium cylinder head; improved leverage front brake; electronic voltage regulator; 12V electrics; LED lighting; and a lithium battery. Last run in September 2024 and described by our vendor as an easy starter and very reliable, the machine is offered with an NOC dating certificate; a V5C document; and the aforementioned restoration records.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1915 Douglas 4hp Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. XA 5120Frame no. 3336Engine no. 3265X•Ex-military model•Present ownership since 1964•Long-term restoration completed in 2002•Unused since restoration (requires recommissioning)The Bristol-based Douglas Foundry took up motorcycle production in 1907 with a machine powered by a horizontally-opposed, twin-cylinder engine, and the company would keep faith with this layout until it ceased motorcycle production in 1957. Fore-and-aft installation made for a slim machine with a low centre of gravity, and the design's virtues were soon demonstrated in competition, 2¾hp Douglas machines taking 1st, 2nd and 4th places in the 1912 Junior TT in the Isle of Man. Douglas were quick to realise the advantages of the countershaft gearbox, its three-speed entries gaining the Team Prize in the 1914 Six Days Trial, a conspicuous success that resulted in the firm obtaining a wartime contract for the supply of military machines. In military service the 2¾hp Douglas was used for solo despatch duties while the 4hp model - introduced for 1915 - was used as a motorcycle combination, 4,816 of the latter being supplied to British forces by 1918.An ex-military model, this 4hp combination was purchased by the vendor in 1964. Restoration to civilian specification started in 1972 and continued on and off for the next 30 years! Finished in 2002 and unused since, this wonderful early Douglas with restored Douglas sidecar is presented in good order, although it will require some recommissioning before resuming regular use. The Miller lighting set is particularly worthy of note.The date of first registration recorded in this machine's accompanying old-style logbook is 22nd February 1921, this being shortly after the introduction of the Roads Act of 1920, which required local councils to register all vehicles at the time of licensing and to allocate a separate number to each. (Many vehicles, although in existence for several years in some cases, were only registered for the first time after the Act's passing). This logbook lists two owners, the second being 'McLean Cycle Depot', Hayle, Cornwall. The logbook records occasional licensing in the 1920s and late 1940s. The machine is believed to have stayed in Cornwall until purchased by our Cornish vendor in 1964 when the other old-style logbook was issued. Offered with a file of correspondence and other material.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of Peter Ardron1965 BMW 594cc R69SRegistration no. JPC 896CFrame no. 658763Engine no. 658763This wonderful R69S motorcycle belongs to Peter Ardron, a well-known and highly respected enthusiast within the BMW community. Restoring these older BMWs has always been his passion, and he probably has more experience of working on them than anyone else in the UK. Indeed, he founded and ran for several years an international vintage BMW club.Peter acquired this R69S 22 years ago and restored it with no expense spared purely for his own use. Fully rebuilt circa 6,000 miles ago, it has had everything done that it could possibly need. All worn frame and engine parts were replaced to return it to 'as new' condition. Wheel bearings, swinging-arm bearings, and suspension units were renewed and the final drive rebuilt with new bearings. Dream Machine of Nottingham resprayed the frame, fuel tank and mudguards. The engine was rebuilt by Peter; being rebored and fitted with new pistons, valves, valve guides and springs, while the gearbox was rebuilt by marque specialist Bob Porecha 20,000 miles ago. Other notable features include 12-volt lighting, a sports fuel tank, and a US-specification 'comfort' seat. The machine last ran in August 2024. Offered with old/current V5/V5C documents.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1914 Bradbury 554ccRegistration no. DS 7411Frame no. 47798Engine no. None visible•Rare British make•Present ownership for some 50-plus years•Restored in 2014/2015 and unused since•Requires recommissioningEstablished at the Wellington Works in Oldham, Lancashire in 1852, Bradbury & Company Limited claimed to be the first manufacturer to build an 'All-British Motor Cycle and Tri-Car', its products having been ridden successfully as early as 1898. Its early two-wheelers were basically a standard bicycle powered by a Minerva engine mounted on the frame's down-tube, which were soon superseded by models built to the new Werner layout, with the engine in the bottom bracket position. Although destined not to survive beyond 1925, Bradbury had amassed an impressive tally of awards and records prior to WWI. 'Speed and Reliability' were claimed as special qualities, and any machine which simultaneously held the 'English and Irish End to End Sidecar Records' - 'at record speed and without a single mechanical stoppage' - must have had a lot going for it.The 3½hp model was standardised from 1909 and now featured a sprung front fork. This model was later rated at 4hp. The 4hp Bradbury employed a single-cylinder sidevalve engine of 554cc and could be ordered in single-gear belt-driven form or with the refinements of hub gears and chain drive. Perhaps the model's most unusual feature was a crankcase integral with the frame 'ensuring better balance, greater strength and rigidity', this design having first appeared on a Bradbury around 1902.This rare Veteran-era Bradbury was purchased by our vendor some 50-plus years ago and not registered until 1986. It was restored in 2014/2015, including a re-bore and new main bearings, piston, valve guides, etc. Notable features include direct belt drive via a Philipson's Pulley, Bosch magneto, Lucas acetylene lighting set, leather tool box, and a bulb horn. Unused since the rebuild's completion in 2015, the Bradbury is presented in good order throughout, although recommissioning will be required before this delightful Veteran returns to the road. Accompanying paperwork consists of old-style V5 and V5C documents.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1927 Böhmerland 600cc Langtouren Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. DO-CG8H (DE)Frame no. 484Engine no. 484 and 329Sidecar no. 42155•Unique Czech-built motorcycle•The longest wheelbase of any production motorcycle•Present ownership since 2006•Required recommissioning/restorationCzechoslovakia played an important role in the development of the European motorcycle industry from the earliest days of the 20th Century, being responsible for many innovative designs. Indeed, the Czech firm of Laurin & Klement was one of the first to introduce a four-cylinder motorcycle, in 1905. One of Czechoslovakia's more celebrated motorcycles is the improbable Böhmerland, which was manufactured from 1925 until 1939. Designed by Albin Liebisch, the Böhmerland was powered by a single-cylinder, air-cooled, four-stroke engine of 80x120mm bore/stroke for a capacity of 603cc. But whereas its overhead-valve motor was entirely conventional, the Böhmerland's advanced cycle parts were anything but, consisting of a lengthy, duplex-loop, tubular frame; coil-sprung, leading-link front fork; and - for the first time on a motorcycle - cast-alloy wheels, the latter not widely adopted until the 1970s. Models of varying wheelbase lengths were built, the most celebrated of which is the three-seater langtouren (long touring), which is notable as having the longest wheelbase of any production motorcycle. All Böhmerlands were powered by Liebisch's 603cc four-stroke single, the exception being a 348cc two-stroke model introduced in 1938 just before production ceased following the outbreak of war. By then Leibisch's factory at Schönlinde in the Sudetenland had produced around 3,000 motorcycles of all types. It is believe that only some 30-or-so Böhmerlands exist worldwide today. Acquired by the late owner in 2006, this Böhmerland is an older restoration (date and details unknown) that has since deteriorated (it should be noted that the front tyre is flat and there is damage to the wheel rim where someone has unsuccessfully tried to retrieve the tyre valve). The Böhmerland has clearly not been used for a considerable period of time and will require careful recommissioning, or potentially more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed. Accordingly, prospective purchasers must satisfy themselves with regard to the condition, completeness, authenticity and compatibility of this Lot's component parts prior to bidding. Notable features include a Sturmey Archer gearbox; a later Bing carburettor; lighting set and horn; and a glassfibre luggage box to the rear. Accompanying the machine is a substantial file of German documentation including correspondence; TüV paperwork; and registration documents. The machine also comes with copies of two books: Motocykly Ceche-Bohmerlan aneb Nesmrtelna vize Albina Liebische (Miroslave Gomola) and Motorcycles Ceche-Bohmerlan or The Immortal Vision of Albina Liebische (Miroslav Gomola).Footnotes:Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, Shippio Ltd, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If this vehicle is to stay in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the standard rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Motorcycles department harry.taylor@bonhams.com +44 (0) 20 8963 2817.All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1933 Francis-Barnett 148cc Lapwing 27Registration no. TXS 787Frame no. C27176Engine no. GY 4934Francis Barnett were in business from 1919, and their slogan from the outset was 'Built like a bridge', derived from their method of frame construction, which comprised a series of straight tubular sections bolted together. Their production of machines ran until 1966, and consisted almost exclusively of lightweight machines powered by proprietary Villiers engines, latterly AMC engines, in capacities ranging from 98cc to 249cc, although there was a brief sojourn in the 1930s with Blackburne four stroke engines. In 1933 the range included a number of models, ranging in size from the 98cc Snipe to the new Cruiser 250. The 148 Lapwing 27 featured ignition and lighting courtesy of Villiers flywheel magneto, an Albion three-speed gearbox, lights, and an extravagant twin exhaust system. Acquired by the owner in need of some attention, this machine was recommissioned, benefiting from a pair of new tyres, during 2023, but thereafter not used on the road. TXS 787 was last run in 2023, so will require some degree of re-commissioning and basic safety checks prior to any use by a new owner. It should be noted that the V5C does not record either the engine or frame number prefixes. Documentation comprises a current V5C, some old receipts for the bike, some marque-related copy articles and sundry papers.Key not requiredFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1973 Norton Commando 850 RoadsterRegistration no. CDM 625MFrame no. 308869Engine no. 308869This extensively restored and sensibly upgraded Norton Commando 850 Roadster comes with a logbook detailing the complete history of its rebuild, which was carried out between 2018 and 2020. The original frame paint was retained as it was in very good condition, while the original plated parts were re-chromed and the fuel tank and side panels repainted. The engine was rebuilt with new Super Blend bearings and seals but otherwise is original, while the gearbox was overhauled and uprated with a Super Blend layshaft bearing. The brakes have been reconditioned/uprated and an uprated master cylinder fitted. The carburettors are new Amal Concentrics and the exhaust system and silencers likewise are new. The Commando has been fitted with a Colorado Norton belt primary drive and electric starter, and the transfers too came from his American specialist. The front fork was rebuilt with new seals and new shock absorbers installed. There is also new electrical wiring, a lithium battery, and LED lighting. Upholstery specialists R K Leighton re-covered the original seat. Particularly worthy of note is the Velocette-type anti-drain oil system fitted, which we are advised had proven to be '100% reliable'. Last run in September 2024, the machine is offered with a V5C document. Keys present.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
c.1923 Triumph 550cc Model SD with Triumph Gloria SidecarRegistration no. HP 5238 Frame no. 327166Engine no. 87311RR1 (see text)The first Triumph motorcycle of 1902 used a Belgian Minerva engine, but within a few years the Coventry firm - originally bicycle manufacturers - was building its own power units. Triumph's famous 3½hp model first appeared in 1907. Originally of 453cc, its sidevalve engine was enlarged to 476cc in 1908, and finally to 499cc in 1910 before being superseded by the 4hp model in 1914. Equipped with three-speed Sturmey-Archer gearbox, it was Triumph's revised 4hp - the Model H - that did such sterling service in WWI, some 30,000 'Trusty Triumphs' seeing action with Allied forces. Up-dated with chain final drive for 1920, it became known as the 'SD' (Spring Drive) because of its clutch-mounted coil-spring shock absorber, and formed the basis of the later four-valve Ricardo model. This delightful Triumph motorcycle combination has belonged to the current vendor since October 2006. The detached pillion seat is in the sidecar and the machine also has a Lucas lighting set. Apparently an older restoration, the Triumph will require recommissioning, or possibly more extensive restoration, before further use and thus is sold strictly as viewed (the engine turns over). Accompanying documentation includes old/current V5C documents, copy old V5, an expired MoT (1994) and an HPI check sheet. It should be noted that the HPI and V5C list the engine number as '87311R1'.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 2pm GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1965 Velocette 499cc Venom ClubmanRegistration no. LNR 281EFrame no. RS 18723Engine no. VM 6173This matching-numbers Venom Clubman was despatched from the Hall Green factory on 31st December 1965 to the agent Petty in Leicester, remaining in the dealer's showroom until it was sold to its first private owner in July 1967. 'LNR 281E' was acquired by the current vendor in August 2011 and completely restored over the next nine-or-so years. A logbook detailing the rebuild is on file together with supporting documents. The frame and cycle parts have been repainted; the front forks rebuilt; the brakes reconditioned; a new-old-stock Amal carburettor fitted; a new wiring harness installed; and the engine completely overhauled including a rebore, new piston, and conversion to the later (MkII) type of engine breather. The gearbox likewise has been completely rebuilt and the clutch overhauled with a roller release bearing and new plates and springs. Upgrades include an electric starter; rear-set footrest conversion kit; 12V electrics; LED lighting; a roll-on centre stand; and Pazon electronic ignition with warning lamp. Last run in September 2024, the machine comes with all the special tools required and all the original parts including a competition magneto. Accompanying documentation includes the original and continuation old-style logbooks and a V5C.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 13 October starting at 11am GMT.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Two vintage motorcycle acetylene lighting setscomprising; Miller acetylene generator, headlamp with 4.5 inch lens, and tail lamp, together with a similar Lucas set comprising; acetylene generator, headlamp with 4 inch lens and a nickel plated tail lamp. (6)Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.REQUEST A TRANSPORT QUOTEPlease click the link to request a transport quote from our recommended transport company, Moving Motorcycles.To request a UK or European shipping quote - Moving MotorcyclesTo request an International shipping quote - ShippioThis Lot will be auctioned on Saturday 12 October starting at 11am GMT.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
JOSEPH KOSUTH (B. 1945)Clock (One and Five), [English-Spanish] clock and four mounted photographsOverall: 51 x 313.5cm (20 1/16 x 123 7/16in).Executed in 1965Footnotes:This work is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist.ProvenancePrivate collection, Santiago (acquired from the artist through Alain Tarica in New York in 1965).Acquired from the above by the present owner. ExhibitedBrussels, Palais des Beaux Arts, L'Art et le Temps: Regards sur la Quatrième Dimension, 21 November 1984 - 20 January 1985 (and later travelled to Geneva, Musée Rath, 16 February - 14 April 1985; Humblebaeck, Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 27 April - 16 June 1985; Mannheim, Städtische Kunsthalle, 11 July - 1 September 1985; Vienna, Museum des 20. Jahrhunderts, 19 September - 17 November 1985; Lyon, Le Nouveau Musée, 7 December 1985 - 26 January 1986; London, Barbican Centre, 20 February - 27 April 1986) (another version exhibited).Eindhoven, Van Abbemuseum, Joseph Kosuth: Tekst/Kontekst, 10 June - 9 July 1978 (another version exhibited).Madrid, Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Arte Minimal de la Colecciòn Panza, 24 March - 31 December 1988 (another version exhibited).Mallorca, The Pilar and Joan Miró Foundation, Joseph Kosuth L'Art les Idées. Una Visió de Trenta Anys 1965-1995, 12 March - 9 May 1995 (another version exhibited).Dublin, The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), Guests and Foreigners, Rules and Meanings. A New Installation, With a Survey: 1965-1997, 13 March - 4 June 1997 (another version exhibited).Paris, Centre Georges Pompidou, Les temps vite, 12 January - 17 April 2000 (another version exhibited).Washington, D.C., Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, The Panza Collection, 23 October 2008 - 11 January 2009 (another version exhibited).Oslo, Museet for samtidskunst, Kunst 4. Verk fra samlingen 1950-2007, 12 May 2007 – 12 April 2009 (another version exhibited).Warth-Weiningen, Kunstmuseum Thurgau, Das Dasein Und die Welt, 19 January - 24 August 2014 (another version exhibited).LiteratureB. Schnackenburg & W. Bojescul, Kunst der sechziger Jahre in der Neuen Galerie Kassel, 38 Werkinterpretationen, Kassel, 1982 (another version illustrated p. 43).Another version of this series is held in the permanent collection of the Tate, London.Clock (One and Five) [English-Spanish] from 1965 belongs to a broader series of works in which Joseph Kosuth incorporates objects such as chairs, hammers, clocks and picture frames, along with their identical photographs and a single or multiple dictionary entries. Each word, object and language combination are unique and invites a comparative analysis of language's role in defining and understanding the world around us. The art historical importance of this series is emphasised by the fact that examples of it are housed in the permanent collections of Tate, London and MoMA, New York - amongst others.Kosuth's use of multiple languages in this series is not accidental. He was influenced by the Whorf-Sapir hypothesis, which suggests that the language people speak influences their thoughts, perceptions, and worldview. Language structures can shape how individuals categorise, interpret, and experience reality, highlighting the connection between language and cognition. By juxtaposing English with other languages, Kosuth seeks to demonstrate how meaning can shift between cultural and linguistic contexts. In the present work, the choice of a clock, a universal symbol of time, allows for a collectively recognised object to be examined through the lens of language and semiotics. The translation between English and in this case, Spanish brings forth subtle variations in meaning and understanding, emphasising how cultural and linguistic differences influence perception.By presenting the object, its image, and the words used to describe it, the artist creates a dialogue between these different forms of representation. Each exhibition copy – the 'artwork' that the viewer sees - is accompanied by a non-exhibited signed exhibition diagram which acts as a certificate and invites questions of ownership and value. Kosuth's meticulous instructions insist that the photograph must perfectly replicate the clock and its surroundings. Any deviation in lighting, reflections, or context would necessitate rephotographing the clock to maintain the faithful representation of the object. This emphasis on the replication of reality through photography challenges the viewer to question the distinctions between the real and its portrayal.The physical exhibition copy of Clock (One and Five) [English-Spanish] can be remade: in fact it should be re-made to suit its unique environment and so a copy of the work may have the same meaning, but not the same market value. Joseph Kosuth has long been considered one of the most important pioneers of conceptual art and the present work is a truly outstanding example from his revered practice, the first of its kind to be offered at auction in over three decades.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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