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Lot 1
Accum (Fredrick) A Practical Treatise on Gas-Light..., second edition, 7 hand-coloured engraved plates, 4 aquatint, 2 folding (slightly shaved), modern morocco-backed cloth, red & green roan labels, [cf.Abbey, Life 436, first edition], 8vo, R..Ackermann, 1815.⁂ Iconic work on gas-light technology with fine plates depicting machinery, apparatus, and light fittings & chandeliers. "The adoption of gas lighting in London was largely due to this book. The famous publisher, R.Ackermann, was one of the earliest to adopt gas lighting; in a letter printed on pages 71-2 he gives an account of his cost in producing gas for the whole of his establishment and private house, that had been in use since 1811. His cost per year for gas lighting is given at £40.5s.0d., against a previous expense of £160." (Abbey).
Lot 356
Alison Kinnaird MBE (British, born 1949)The Poet, an engraved glass plaque, decorated with a female head in profile below a number of engraved and stained butterflies, held in white metal frame, 35 x 25cmFootnotes:NotesAlison Kinnaird is an internationally acclaimed visual artist and musician. Her glass art combines the ancient technique of wheel engraving with the cutting-edge technology of LED lighting. Her work features in many important public and private collections, including the Scottish Parliament, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Royal Museums of Scotland.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 7070
A 1960's Pollocks "Regency Theatre" of wooden construction with Bakelite proscenium with applied paper decoration, over stage lighting with three gels, footlights, character slides and a large collection of plays published by Pollock, Green, Skelt etc together with a Pollocks The Redington Theatre proscenium
Lot 402
A quantity of lighting, comprising: a blue glass hanging light, 1930-50s, with white 'lace' decoration, 40cm diameter; a brass adjustable twin-light desk lamp, with green glass shades (damaged), 57cm high; an Italian glazed pottery lamp modelled as two females, a modern wall light modelled as a light bulb, 45cm high; a pair of white painted column table lamps, 29cm high; ten glass shades; and a large quantity of lamp shades, AF, (LOT) (VAT charged on hammer price)It is the buyer's responsibility to ensure that electrical items are professionally rewired for use. Please refer to department for condition report
Lot 414
Two Chinese table lamps, early 20th century, each modelled as a flower brick with Canton famille rose decoration, one depicting a court scene, the other a hunting scene, each with later electrical fittings, the bases each 19cm high, with matching later shades, each 47cm high overall (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items. No obvious signs of restoration or repair. General wear and surface abrasions visible such as scratching and fading/rubbing of decoration.
Lot 479
A Moorcroft table lamp, late 20th century, of squat baluster form decorated in the "Leicester" pattern by Rachel Bishop, 26.5cm high to top of fitting, the flex with in-line switch Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 512
A French style four branch chandelier, early 20th century, modelled as three crossed arms "bound" to the central arm with a cast ribbon, with four pressed glass shades, approximately 61cm high overall (at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 518
A pair of turned and carved effect table lamps, each with aged gilt effect finish, each 40.5cm high to top of fitting, with a chinoiserie style table lamp, 35cm high (3) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 521
A pair of lacquered brass Corinthian column lamps, modern, each of typical fluted form upon an integrated plinth base, 48cm high (2) 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 tarnishing particularly to the base, cables intact.
Lot 522
A set of four gilt metal wall light fittings, each of bulbous form with hanging fruit pendant, 25cm high, along with a pair of bronze two branch wall light fittings, each with reeded horn shaped branches, 25cm high, and a pair of contemporary wall light fittings, each with a single articulated arm, 20cm high (8) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 523
A trio of Empire style giltwood wall light fittings, 20th century, each formed as two interlinked fluted horn shaped branches, 36cm high, along with a wall mounted figural girandole, the figure of a young boy holding a torch aloft extending to six scrolling branches, 66cm high, a giltwood twin branch wall light fitting, in the form of hanging rope twist cord, 88cm high, and a gilt metal 'ribbon' two branch wall light fitting, 33cm high (6) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 524
A pair of Victorian style gilt brass ewer table lamps, early 20th century, each of lobed baluster form, applied with an open scroll work and mask handle, raised upon a relief cast foliate base, later converted, 48cm high Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 525
A painted toleware lamp base, designed as a Chinese tea caddy, converted to a lamp base, 45cm high, along with an Empire style rouge marble and bronze column table lamp, 50cm high, and a brass table lamp of tapering fluted form with associated opaline glass shade, 44cm high (3) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 526
A 19th century style gilt metal and glass droplet basket chandelier, late 20th century, with two graduated tiers of glass drops, 75cm high, some droplets detached with some possible losses (at fault), along with a glass lustre pendant light fitting, 34cm high (at fault), and a gilt metal cherub figural pendant light fitting with associated lustre droplet shade, 28cm long, head to foot 22cm long (3) (at fault) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.Condition report Cherub figural light fitting has been later re-painted with substantial restoration to the back and shoulders, possible further minor restoration and light tarnishing, please see additional imagesBasket chandelier has tarnishing to the gilt metal with multiple chains of droplets detached and with possible losses
Lot 528
A pair of Edwardian brass rise and fall ceiling lights, each with twin branches extending to opaline glass conical shaped shades, 54cm wide (2) Lighting lots are sold as decorative items only, prospective buyers must consult with a qualified electrician before use or installation of these items.
Lot 530
A selection of 19th and later metal wares, including four Art Nouveau style bronze tealight holders in the form of ginkgo leaves, each 11cm long, an early 20th century miner's lamp with plaque for The Protector Lamp and Lighting Co, Type SL, 25.5cm high, a Milner's Patent Fire-Resisting brass safe plaque, 21cm diameter, a medal for the 6th Centenary of the National Crisis of 1383-1385 (Battle of Aljubarrota - 1385), 9cm diameter, a Victorian doorstop modelled as a soldier on horseback, Rd. No.218993, 24.5cm long, and a further selection of tableware and accessories (Qty) (at fault)
Lot 119
BRUNO GECCHELIN (Milan, 1939) for SKIPPER.Floor lamp, model "Gesto", 1970s.Marble base, metal rods and white metal shade.Producer Skipper.May show signs of age.Working.The piece will be available after a period of approximately 10-15 days.Measurements: 220 x 17 x 62 cm.Bruno Gecchelin graduated in architecture at the Milan Polytechnic School. Since 1962 he has been designing furniture, decorative items and lighting equipment. His most important professional experiences include the design of office machinery and electronics for Olivetti, at first together with Ettore Sottsass and later alone, Panda car accessories for Fiat and air conditioning equipment for Riello. Other companies he has worked for include Fratelli Guzzini, Frau, Arteluce, Indesit, Busnelli, Skipper, Antonangeli, Ycami, Venini and Magneti Marelli.His work has received numerous awards, the most prestigious being the "Lampada D'Oro" in 1980, the BIO/Lubiana in 1982 and 1988 and the Compasso D'Oro in 1989 and 1991. He has been working with Oluce specifically since 1968, and in 1985 this cooperation was marked by a recommendation for the Compasso d'Oro award for the "Personal" table lamp.
Lot 122
JOSEP LLUSCÁ (Barcelona, 1948) for ANDREU WORLD.Set of four chairs model Andrea, design 1987.Chromed steel, aluminium and stained beech wood.In need of refinishing. Wear and tear due to use and the passage of time.Measurements: 80 x 60 x 60 cm.The Andrea chair was born more than thirty years ago from a double challenge: that of a company that was firmly committed to design and innovation (since then Andreu World has been one of the most representative brands in the production of Spanish designer furniture), and that of a designer who was looking for an original and creative response to an unresolved problem in chair design. Taking over from Charles Eames in the exploration of a three-legged chair, Josep Lluscà successfully tested a solution to the problems of stability of such a seat.As Oriol Pibernat once said, "there are few objects that are celebrated on their day of birth and deserve to be celebrated on their successive anniversaries". The Andrea chair enjoys this unusual privilege.Josep LLuscá was born in Barcelona in 1948. He studied Industrial Design at the Eina school in Barcelona. He later furthered his training at L'École des Arts et Métiers in Montreal. He set up his own studio in 1972, specialising in lighting and furniture. Throughout his professional career he has collaborated with important national and international companies: Antonio Puig Perfumes, Ena, Fagor and General Electric, among many others. Among his best-known designs is perhaps the Andrea chair, an elegant three-legged aluminium chair. In addition to his activities as a designer, he has been a professor at the Eina design school, vice-president of the ADI-FAD (Industrial Design Association of the Promotion of the Decorative Arts) and a member of the Design Council of the Generalitat de Catalunya. He has received important prizes and awards for his elegant and avant-garde designs.
Lot 50
GIANFRANCO FRATTINI (Italy, 1926 - 2004) for BERNINI.Chest of drawers-desk, model 804. Designed in 1958.Walnut. Glass top. Sliding top covered in black leather.With maker's label.Slight marks of use.Restored.Measurements: 80 x 100 x 65 cm.Chest of drawers with desk made in walnut wood, a design by Grianfranco Frattini edited by Bernini in 1958. It consists of a prismatic structure raised on six cylindrical legs, which visually lighten the design. It has drawers at the front (10 in double rows) and shelves at the back, as well as a roller shutter that houses numerous drawers and a leather-covered desk top.Gianfranco Frattini belongs to the generation of Italian designers of the fifties and sixties. He studied architecture at the Politecnico di Milano, and began his career as an industrial designer when he realised that he needed appropriate furniture and lighting for the interiors of his architectural projects. In 1956 he was one of the founders of ADI, Associazione per el Disegno Industriale. Throughout his long career, Frattini collaborated with Gio Ponti, worked for Cassina and Acerbis, and designed lamps for Artemide, as well as being a member of the Milan Triennale and designing for Knoll.
Lot 320
A SET OF FOUR BRONZE LANTERNS, of octagonal tapering design. Each 77cm highProvenance: Formerly hung as street lamps on O’Connell Street, Dublin C.1960’s/70’sIn 1937 Dublin Corporation installed a new system of public lighting in the city centre of the capital. One scheme focused on the traffic route while the other was for the pedestrian throughfare. They enlisted the help of a Parisian foundry to carry out the commission. The specific demands of the footpaths required them to be hung from tall doubled armed lamp posts. Dark green in colour, they blended seamlessly into the surroundings while their height allowed for maximum illumination on the dark city streets. The new lights were erected on O’Connell St., D’Olier St., Trinity College, Nassau St., Dame St., and Westmorland St.In the 1970’s the lighting was once again changed by the corporation and these lanterns in the sale represent an important artefact of Dublin’s architectural history.
Lot 321
A SET OF FIVE BRONZE LANTERNS, of octagonal tapering design. 77cm highProvenance: formerly hung as street lamps on O'Connell St Dublin C.1960's/70'SIn 1937 Dublin Corporation installed a new system of public lighting in the city centre of the capital. One scheme focused on the traffic route while the other was for the pedestrian throughfare. They enlisted the help of a Parisian foundry to carry out the commission. The specific demands of the footpaths required them to be hung from tall doubled armed lamp posts. Dark green in colour, they blended seamlessly into the surroundings while their height allowed for maximum illumination on the dark city streets. The new lights were erected on O’Connell St., D’Olier St., Trinity College, Nassau St., Dame St., and Westmorland St.In the 1970’s the lighting was once again changed by the corporation and these lanterns in the sale represent an important artefact of Dublin’s architectural history.
Lot 465
Miscellany comprising: BR double arrow Tail Lamp; Diesel 4 aperture Gauge Panel; CI D type Wagonplate 358892 32 Ton Shildon 1976 Lot No 3882; EWS Cap; Enamel Signal Plate 751; a couple of Brush plates; Diesel Lighting Switch Panel; qty 3 Signal Box Lever Plates; a couple of reproduction diesel workplates. (13 items)
Lot 321
1931 Sun 98cc Deluxe TouristRegistration no. PO 4682Frame no. P142Engine no. CY2568Sun began motorcycle production in 1911, and, over the years, utilised various power units, including Precision, VTS, Villiers, J.A.P., and Blackburne in a range of capacities from 98cc to 600cc. In 1931, for the 1932 model year, they began production of the 98cc Villiers-powered Deluxe Tourist, equipped with a two-speed gearbox, kickstart, and lighting set. PO 4682 was acquired by the vendor in 2019, in need of restoration, and cosmetical challenged. The owner advises that he carried out a total strip and rebuild, refreshing the paintwork, rewiring and /or renewing the various parts of the electrical system, relining the brake shoes, and refurbishing the machine wherever needed. Since completion, the machine has not been started or used, and will, therefore, require a degree of commissioning by the new owner. Documentation comprises a current V5C, photocopy parts book, and sundry invoices for parts.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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 327
1956 Excelsior 147cc CourierRegistration no. LJU 671Frame no. 5PC/206 Engine no. C/1611After WW2 Excelsior concentrated on the production of lightweights powered by engines of their own make and those of Villiers. The Courier model first appeared in 1953 as the C2 with Excelsior's own 147cc engine, which went into the lightweight, plunger suspended cycle parts used for the existing U/R single-cylinder models. For 1954 a direct-lighting C1 version joined the battery-electrics C2, and then for 1955 the Courier was extensively revised with a new swinging-arm frame, dual seat as standard and battery electrics, becoming the C3. The Courier was last produced in 1957.Sold strictly as viewed, this machine is offered from the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior. The Consort was last taxed in April 2015 and comes with a V5C Registration Certificate.Offered without 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.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 414
From the estate of the late David Atkinson 1925 Zenith-JAP 678cc Model 6-80 ProjectRegistration no. PP 5026Frame no. 9650Engine no. GT/T 49110•Rare Vintage-era Zenith v-twin•Off the road for many years•Offered for restorationZenith motorcycles were manufactured from 1904 until 1950 in a variety of factories in or around London. From the early days proprietary engines were used, such as Fafnir, Precision, JAP, Bradshaw and Villiers. The driving force behind Zenith was Chief Engineer, and company owner, Frederick Barnes, who was responsible for the famous 'Gradua' gear. Worked by a hand-wheel or crank handle, the Gradua mechanism varied the diameter of the engine pulley while simultaneously sliding the rear wheel back and forth in the fork slots, thus maintaining correct belt tension. Its advantages showed most effectively in speed hill climbs, and in pre-WW1 days Zenith machines gained many successes as the Zenith rider could change gear during the ascent while the other competitors had to make do with a single choice of ratio. Rival riders and manufacturers thought that this was an unfair advantage so many leading clubs excluded Zeniths from their hill climbs. Zenith was quick to recognise the publicity value and took the word 'Barred' as their trademark. Although the expensive Gradua system gave way to a more conventional Sturmey-Archer countershaft gearbox in the 1920s, Zenith continued to pursue its racing and record breaking activities with enthusiasm. Fred Barnes himself enjoyed considerable success at Brooklands, where in 1922 Zenith rider Bert Le Vack became the first man to lap at over 100mph on a motorcycle – in the rain. In 1928 a Zenith-JAP ridden by Oliver Baldwin established a world motorcycle speed record of 124.62mph at Arpajon in France, while Joe Wright later raised the record to 150.736mph using his supercharged Zenith-JAP 'reserve bike', his favoured OEC having succumbed to mechanical problems. Significantly, when Wright's record was set in 1930 the company was temporarily out of business. Despite adding a Villiers-powered economy model to the range, Zenith failed to weather the financial storms of the early '30s. After a succession of closures and changes of ownership it re-emerged after WW2 with a solitary model: a 750cc JAP-powered sidevalve v-twin, which lasted only a few more years. Dating from Zenith's Vintage-era heyday and finished in the marque's distinctive purple and black livery, this JAP sidevalve-engined Zenith 6-80 appears un-restored and almost certainly has not been touched for some considerable time. The late owner purchased the machine, which was offered from The Keeley Collection, at Bonhams' Stafford sale in October 2015 (Lot 251). At that time we said the following: 'The attached tax disc expired in June 1942 and the accompanying old-style continuation logbook (issued that same year) records licensing up to 31st December 1943. A 1926 model, the Zenith was first registered in Buckinghamshire in October 1925. Acquired for the collection in 1991, this wonderful 'barn find' appears to be totally original and complete, and should, despite its somewhat distressed condition, be a relatively straightforward restoration for the experienced practitioner. Noteworthy features include an acetylene lighting set, leather-fronted panniers and a Cowey '60mph' speedometer.' As well as the aforementioned logbook, the machine also comes with a (photocopy) V5 and old-style V5C documents. A most exciting and rewarding project. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 1009
10092018 Toyota LandcruiserReg. no. DG18 YXOChassis no. JTEBR8FJ20K081922Engine no. 1GD8240417Transmission: ManualMileage: 48,000A well-known saying in the off-road world “If you want to go to the desert take a Land Rover, if you want to get back out again, take a Toyota”. With 65 years of heritage, the Landcruiser is famed for being super reliable whilst remaining comfortable and luxurious for its occupants and has been used worldwide in the most challenging terrains.This 2018 example reflects on the model’s reputation and was used by a rally team as a support vehicle for the African Safari Rally, as a result it’s kitted out to ensure the owner is fully prepared for all eventualities in harsh conditions. This 5-door 4x4 sports leather Recaro interior is powered by Toyota’s 2.8 D4D turbo diesel engine which has covered just 48,000 miles from new. It has had no expense spared, comes with a full-service history and comes a fresh MOT. The service book shows three stamps up to 2021 when it was serviced at 35,400 miles. It was purchased new by the current owner and transferred to private ownership from their business, so despite this being a commercial spec truck from factory and on the V5C as a Light Goods Vehicle, the 4x4 itself does not incur any Vat. This fantastic truck is now offered for sale as it is surplus to the vendor’s requirements.Modifications are vast, well-picked and include Iron Man Suspension, full under guard kit, Iron Man front bumper with winch, snorkel, outside lighting, twin batteries with split charge, Braid rally wheels and mud tyres. The interior also benefits from rear racking and a slide-out fridge frame. With low mileage, briefly used as intended, it’s the perfect overland vehicle, rally support truck or ultimate private estate run about…. you decide!Estimate: £20,000 – 25,000To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on October 15th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
Lot 556
1906 Peugeot Frères 5hpRegistration no. JAS 793Frame no. 11559Engine no. 16943•Pioneer motorcycle from one of the European industry's founding manufacturers•Formerly part of the Ernst Wouters collection in Belgium•An older restorationOne of the pioneering firms of the French motorcycle industry, Peugeot followed the familiar progression, first adding proprietary clip-on engines to its bicycles before building complete machines of its own manufacture. The first Peugeot was manufactured in 1882; at this time the firm was known as Peugeot Frères, but as more family members joined, changed its name to Les Fils de Peugeot Frères. Dating from its manufacturer's 'Peugeot Frères' period, this 5hp Peugeot v-twin once formed part of the collection of Ernest Wouters. Wouters' was one of the finest collections of early motorcycles and bicycles in original, untouched condition and was housed in the Bicycle and Motorcycle Museum, 'La Petite Reine', situated at Falmignoul in the Belgian Ardennes. The collection comprised some 60 early motorcycles, including tricycles and forecars, and 300-or-so bicycles. Due to its founder's illness, the museum was liquidated circa 1985 and all exhibits sold to other collectors, including this Peugeot's previous owner, noted collector Brian Moore, who purchased the machine directly from the museum and restored it, sparing no effort to make this one of their finest restorations ever. The machine has the optional Truffault front fork and Bosch magneto, while another useful 'extra' is the NSU-patent two-speed epicyclic gear with crankshaft-mounted clutch, top gear being direct drive. The handlebars carry Bowden-type levers (that operate the two Garrier-type rear-wheel brakes) a beautiful twisted bulb horn and leather case for spare inner tube. Lighting is by Riemann self-contained acetylene headlamp, while the leather Brooks-type saddle bears the 'Peugeot Frères' logo. The machine was ridden in several rallies, including the Dutch Horsepower Run and other pre-1915 events on the Continent. The immediately preceding owner, a Peter Sanders of Putney, London, purchased the Peugeot at Bonhams' Olympia sale in December 2002 (Lot 233). Now offered from the collection of noted collector, the late Ken Senior, the machine has not been used for some time and would respond well to detailing and recommissioning or restoration to a greater or lesser extent. Accompanying documentation includes an expired MoT (2004); an old-style V5 registration document; starting/operating instructions; and a quantity of marque-related literature. A truly beautiful specimen of an early Pioneer motorcycle from one of the European industry's founding manufacturers. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 560
1918 Harley-Davidson Model F Motorcycle CombinationRegistration no. SV 6533Frame no. 18F 3231Engine no. 19 T3 683•Built to European specification and sold new in Paris•Louis Vannod top-of-the-range Grand Luxe sidecar•Numerous additional 'extras' and safety features•Only four owners in 104 yearsThis Harley-Davidson motorcycle combination was purchased new by a Mr Cante, whose address is recorded on a brass badge attached to the front fork. He purchased the machine from the Harley-Davidson Agence Parisienne Exclusive dealership in Paris, France. This machine is an original civilian Harley-Davidson built to European specification; thus it has two brakes rather than the single (rear) stopper standard on American models. Both brakes operate on the rear wheel and the machine has two foot-brake pedals, conforming to the European regulations at that time.In 1922 Mr Cante sent the Harley to sidecar manufacturer Louis Vannod, a company recognised as France's premier sidecar maker. The original Harley-Davidson sidecar was removed while the chassis, supplied with the machine in 1918, was retained. This striking looking sidecar is Louis Vannod's top-of-the-range Grand Luxe model and has several additional 'extras' and safety features:•An extra brake on the sidecar wheel•An electrical system featuring a 6-volt dynamo driven from the crankshaft•Electric lighting set•Unusual 'V' windscreen (a work of art)•Brass handle for the passenger door•Tool box boot•Extra front chassis support•Child's sprung seat fitted to the luggage rack•A different carburettor (far superior to the original Schebler carburettor)•Up-rated forks•Stronger wheels and larger tyresMr Cante owned the Harley until WW2 when he gave it to a Mr Bouquet in Paris as a token of thanks for the latter having saved his son's life during the war. The current vendor purchased the machine some 40 years ago from Mr Alain Bouquet, grandson of the aforementioned Mr Bouquet senior. The vendor is only the Harley's fourth owner in 104 years! Restored in 1992, this magnificent Harley-Davidson motorcycle combination was last run this summer and is described by the vendor as in good condition. Unique in its specification, the machine comes with a dating certificate, a V5C document and its original French-language handbook, which must be extremely rare. 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 604
1966 Triumph 649cc T120TT Bonneville TT SpecialRegistration no. TRX 210DFrame no. T120TT DU46093Engine no. T120TT DU46903The USA had long been Triumph's most important export market, and to cater for local tastes a 'TT Special' (also known as the 'Competition Sports') Bonneville was introduced in 1964. The Triumph twin was already a formidable force in American flat-track racing, and the TT Special's stripped-down look, smaller fuel tank and short, open exhaust pipes echoed the style of the racers. By this time a maximum output of 52bhp was claimed for the Bonneville while the TT Special engine produced 54bhp courtesy of 11.2:1 pistons (up from the T120 roadster's 9.0:1). A crankcase under-shield, tachometer-only instrumentation, larger-section front tyre and an absence of lighting further distinguished the TT, which came with lowered overall gearing reflecting its intended role as primarily a dirt bike. This TT Bonneville was subject to a 'last nut and bolt' no-expense-spared restoration to 'as new' condition circa 2000, since when it has seen very little use. The previous owner stored the machine in a heated warehouse following its acquisition in 2005, covering only a couple of hundred miles up to 2019 when ownership passed to the current vendor. Since then the Bonnie has been ridden for only some 20 miles. The machine last ran in August 2022. Accompanying documentation consists of a VMCC dating communication, a V5C Registration Certificate, and a full list of what was done during the restoration (perusal recommended). 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.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 1149
Workshop of Robert Mouseman Thompson (Kilburn): A Bespoke English Oak Lighting Board Box, the rectangular box mounted with two single wall light brackets, each with carved scroll work to each side, with a single upright brass electric light bulb holder, each with carved mouse trademark, box 122cm (4ft) wide, 15cm deep, 15cm high
Lot 116
Spanish school; 17th century."Crucifixion".Oil on canvas.Measurements: 46 x 35 cm; 66 x 54 cm (frame).In this work the author captures a work full of great dramatism that shows the moment in which Christ is already dead on the cross,It is an Iconographic evolved from the original Byzantine Déesis, which depicted Christ in Majesty accompanied by Mary and Saint John the Baptist. In Western art, the representation of Christ on the cross was preferred, as a narrative scene, and the figure of St John the Baptist was replaced by that of John the Evangelist. However, as in Byzantine Deesis, in the Western model both the Virgin and Saint John have their faces raised or turned towards Christ, with their hands in a position of supplication on behalf of humanity. In order to emphasise the dramatic nature of the composition, the artist has played with the lighting and created a much darker atmosphere in the foreground, while the background is completely black, worked in different planes and playing with the table and the candelabra on the ceiling. This markedly effective lighting is a typical Mannerist artistic device, which breaks with classical norms in its quest for a more conceptual, symbolic and, above all, expressive art. Another clearly Mannerist device, which can be seen here at first glance, is the marked spatial tension derived from the large size of Jesus Christ and the candelabra, which occupy a large part of the pictorial surface. Their monumentality contrasts with Christ's thinness, thus emphasising his helplessness and physical suffering. Jesus appears with his almost lifeless body broken and pale, which greatly accentuates the drama of the representation. However, apart from these clearly mannerist elements, we can see features that remain faithful to classicism, especially in the chromatic aspect of the foregrounds.
Lot 46
Circle by FRANCISCO BAYEU (Saragossa, 1734 - Madrid, 1795), last third of the 18th century."Nativity".Oil on copper.It presents slight faults.Measurements: 26,5 x 34 cm; 36,5 x 42 cm (frame); 49 x 37 x 58 x 47 cm (frame).In this work we can appreciate a devotional image, with the Virgin, St. Joseph and the Child, next to them an angel kneels down and seems to give him some cloths, which the delicate hand of the Virgin holds. The Gospel of Saint Luke tells us that Saint Joseph and the Virgin Mary went to Bethlehem to be registered following a census ordered by Rome and adds: "And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days of childbirth were fulfilled, and she gave birth to her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because they had no room in the inn.Aesthetically the work is close to the pictorial precepts of the artist Francisco Bayeu, a member of a notable family of artists, brother of the painters Ramón and Manuel, Francisco Bayeu was also the brother-in-law of Francisco de Goya. He began his training in his native Saragossa, attending the workshop of Juan Andrés Merklein, a painter of Bohemian origin, and the drawing classes of José Luzán Martínez. In 1756 he was awarded the Extraordinary Prize at the San Fernando Academy, which earned him a scholarship in 1758 to study for two years at the San Fernando Academy in Madrid. However, Bayeu left the academy only two months later because of his disagreements with one of the professors, Antonio González Velázquez. He then returned to Saragossa and his financial situation became complicated, as the death of his parents forced him to take charge of his family. He then began his career as a painter, carrying out commissions for churches and convents in the city. Around this time, in 1759, he married Sebastiana Merklein, the daughter of his master. During these years he developed a language that was still youthful, marked by the influence of Lucas Jordán and Corrado Giaquinto. However, in 1762 Anton Raphael Mengs, the leading court painter, visited Saragossa and asked him to work with him on the decoration of the new Royal Palace. Thanks to Mengs's protection, Bayeu carried out various decorative commissions for the Royal Sites, thus establishing himself as one of the most outstanding painters of the day. These early works for the court included the fresco decoration of the vaults of the dining room in the queen's bedroom ("The Surrender of Granada") and the antechamber of the Princes of Asturias ("The Fall of the Giants"). His Baroque training is still evident in these works, but elements of his mature language can already be glimpsed, such as the elegance of the positions, the meticulousness, the neoclassical lighting effects and the perfect anatomical study. By the 1760s his neoclassical aesthetic was fully formed, marked by a clean, precise drawing and a palette that played with the contrast of reds and yellows over a tonality based on blues and greys, as can be seen in "Hercules on Olympus" (conversation room of the Princes of Asturias in the Royal Palace), "Apollo remunerating the Arts" (El Pardo) or "Providence presiding over the virtues and faculties of man" (room next to the gala dining room of the Royal Palace). Within his religious production of these years, the eleven fresco scenes illustrating the lives and miracles of Toledo saints in Toledo Cathedral, works that were already completely indebted to Mengs, are particularly noteworthy.
Lot 47
School of BARTOLOMÉ ESTEBAN MURILLO Murillo (Seville, 1617 - Cadiz, 1682)."Dolorosa".Oil on canvas. Re-framed.It has a 20th century frame following ancient models.Measurements: 65 x 52,5 cm; 85,5 x 73,5 cm (frame).This painting is inspired by the work carried out by Murillo between 1660 and 1670, currently kept in the Prado Museum. The original is a work of great beauty, but also pathetic, typical of the Baroque period. However, the dramatic character is attenuated here by a more uniform treatment of the lighting. The rigorous drawing also suggests a certain influence of neoclassicism. This work depicts Mary as the Virgin of Sorrows and Solitude, a theme very much to the taste of popular devotion, which would become widespread, especially in works intended for chapels and private altars. The subject is usually depicted as we see here, with the Virgin alone in the foreground, in a dark, undefined setting of an undoubtedly dramatic nature. Although this is a compositional formula that we will see very much developed in the naturalist Baroque, here it still responds to a purely iconographic sense, and in fact derives from Flemish models, which were still very important in the Spanish school in the 16th century. On the other hand, the way the image is composed presents a large, monumental figure.Devotion to the Sorrows of the Virgin has its roots in medieval times, and was especially widespread among the Servite Order, founded in 1233. There are many and varied iconographic representations whose central theme is the Virgin Mary in her Sorrowful aspect, the first of these being those in which she appears next to the Child Jesus, who sleeps oblivious to the future suffering that awaits him. The cross, the main symbol of the Passion, is usually present in these works, even embraced by the Child, while Mary looks on with a pathetic expression. Another aspect is that which forms part of the Pietà, similar to the previous one although her Son is here dead, not asleep, depicted as an adult and after his crucifixion. In the oldest representations of this theme, Christ's body appears disproportionately small, as a symbol of the mother's memory of her Son's childhood, when she contemplated him asleep on her lap.
Lot 855
GEORGE III MAHOGANY DROP LEAF DINING TABLE,raised on tapered supports to ball and claw feet, 74cm high, 186cm wide, 119cm longTop has several areas of minor damage, water marks and some damage to one end of table visible on images. Joints sound. Images of table out are in a room with good lighting.
Lot 130
Cambridge. An Act for the better Paving, Cleansing and Lighting the Town of Cambridge; for removing and preventing Obstructions and Annoyances and for Widening the Streets, Lanes, and other Passages within the said Town. Printed by F. Hodgson 1794, 8vo, a little toned, slight foxing to title and signed 'Stanley, Cambridge' to the foot, a few ink annotations to the text, rebacked half calf
Lot 265
Lincoln Tax Rates. A large manuscript volume recording tax rates and payments for the parishes of the City of Lincoln, 1852, initial leaf states "A rate made levied and assessed by the Commissioners for putting into execution an Act of Parliament intituled: 'An Act for paving, lighting, watching and improving the city of Lincoln and the Bail and Close of Lincoln in the county of Lincoln and for regulating the Police therein' being a rate of eight pence in the pound for the year commencing the fifth day of August 1851 and ending on the fifth day of August 1852 - dated this sixth day of January 1852", with signatories beneath, a summary sheet of rates by parish for lighting and paving, with 119 pre-printed manually numbered leaves (1-38, 41-121) following, arranged by parish, with manuscript insertions in columns listing house numbers with descriptions of properties, names of proprietors and occupiers, tax rates payable and payments made and scattered sundry notes, etc., versos blank except one leaf with pasted-on printed broadside for the Speech of Mr Charles Seely, at the Nomination for Lincoln City Election, 9 November 1861, signed by two Justices of the Peace at end, sewing broken and all leaves loose, occasional closed tears, spotting, dust-soiling and marks throughout, in memoriam cards and other cuttings pasted at front and rear of album, a few mostly later manuscript items loosely inserted, contemporary half sheep, lacking spine and boards detached, worn, folio (54 x 37 cm)QTY: (1)
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