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A GENTLEMAN`S 9CT SOLID GOLD TIMOR WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1960s, D: Silver dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals & batons, subsidiary seconds. M: 21 jewel manual wind incabloc movement signed Timor, calibre SU-1200. C: Circular case hallmarked & numbered, signed by case-maker`s R&M, case diameter measures approx 31mm. S: Hirsch brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition with some light scratches due to general use. S: In excellent condition.. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL TISSOT ALARM WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1970, D: Blue dial with gilt batons, date aperture, alarm white arrow hand. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed CHS. Tissot & Fils, numbered. C: Tonneau shape case with perforated outer case back to enhance alarm, signed Tissot, original Tissot crowns, one for winding & setting the alarm, case width approx 35mm. S: Brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition. S: New. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S 9CT SOLID GOLD TISSOT `SEASTAR SEVEN` WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1970, D: Silver dial with gilt & black inlaid batons, date aperture. M: A manual wind movement, signed Tissot. C: Circular case signed Tissot & numbered, 9ct hallmarks, Tissot crown, case diameter approx 33mm. S: Brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original and in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition, some light scratches due to general use, engraving on the case back. S: In very good condition, hardly worn. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX TUDOR WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1950s., D: Silver dial with Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Tudor. C: Circular case signed Tudor & numbered, case diameter approx 34mm. S: Brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original and in fair condition with some discolouration. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition for age with light scratches due to general use. S: In very good condition for age. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S 9CT SOLID SOLID ROLEX TUDOR `GENEX` WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1960s, D: Silver dial with raised gilt Arabic numerals. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Genex. C: Circular case signed Rolex, RWC & 9ct hallmarks, case diameter approx 31mm. S: Brown leather CONDITION REPORT D: In excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition. S: New D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX TUDOR OYSTER ROYAL WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1950s, D: Silver dial with raised silver Arabic numerals. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Tudor. C: `Rolex Oyster` case signed Montres Tudor S.A & numbered, Rolex crown, case diameter approx 33mm. S: Black leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In good condition, with some light scratches due to general use. S: New. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX TUDOR OYSTER BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1950s WITH, "HONEYCOMB", DIAL, D: Silver honeycomb dial with gilt, "dagger", batons & hands. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Tudor, calibre 162. C: Oyster case signed Montres Tudor S.A & numbered, ref 7903, original Rolex crown, case diameter measures approx 31mm. S: Non-original stainless steel riveted bracelet. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In good condition, with some scratches due to general use. B: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A LADIES 9CT SOLID GOLD AND A GOLD PLATED ROLEX TUDOR WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1940/50s, 1. D: Silver dial with gilt Arabic numerals & batons. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement, signed Tudor. C: Hexagonal case signed Dennison, 9ct hallmarks & numbered, case measures, approx 21mm across. B: Gold plated Excalibur., 2. D: Silver dial with gilt Arabic numerals & batons. M: 21 jewel manual wind movement, signed Tudor. C: Circular case signed Tudor & numbered, case measures approx 15mm across, Rolex Crown. S: Brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original and in very good condition. M: Both in working order. C: In very good condition with some scratches due to general use. S/B: Good condition but worn.. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL UNIVERSAL COMPAX CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1950s, D: Silver dial with luminous Arabic numerals, three sub-dials recording seconds, minutes & hours. M: Manual wind chronograph movement. C: Circular case, numbered, case diameter measures approx 34mm. S: Brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition. S: In very good condition, has been worn. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A RARE LADIES 18K SOLID GOLD & DIAMOND VACHERON & CONSTANTIN BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1950s ORIGINALLY RETAILED BY MAUBOUSSIN PARIS, D: Silver dial with quarterly gilt batons and hourly applied black markers. M: Manual wind movement signed Vacheron & Constantin. C: Rectangular back-wind case with 6 brilliant-cut set diamonds, signed Vacheron & Constantin, hallmarked & numbered, case width approx 9mm. B: Original 18k solid gold integral bracelet, total length measures approx 170mm. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in good condition, some spots to the surface. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition. B: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A QUALITY LADIES 18K SOLID GOLD & DIAMOND VACHERON & CONSTANTIN BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1970s, D: Blue Lapis Lazuli dial with gilt hands. M: 20 jewel manual wind movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, calibre K1050/8. C: Cushion shape case with original quality diamond-set bezel, signed Vacheron & Constantin, hallmarked & numbered, ref 7289, original crown, case width approx 21mm. B: Original 18k solid gold Vacheron & Constantin integral bracelet, total length measures approx 170mm. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition. B: In very good condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S 18K SOLID GOLD VACHERON & CONSTANTIN WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1950s, D: Two-tone silver dial with raised gilt Roman numerals & batons, subsidiary seconds. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement signed Vacheron & Constantin, numbered, calibre 453/2C. C: Circular case fully hallmarked, signed Vacheron & Constantin & numbered, case diameter measures approx 33mm. S: Brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition. S: New. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL VANTAGE CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1970, D: Silver dial with applied luminous markers, two black registers recording minutes & continuous seconds. M: 17 jewel manual wind Valjoux 7733 movement. C: Circular screw-back case, diameter measures approx 36mm. S: Quality racing style strap. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition with some light scratches due to general use. S: In good condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S NICKEL CHROME & STEEL VULCAIN CRICKET ALARM WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1950s, D: Two-tone silver dial with applied luminous Arabic numerals, outer track with 10 minute divisions to set the alarm. M: Manual wind movement signed Vulcain. C: Circular case with perforated outer case back to enhance the feel/sound of the alarm, signed & numbered, diameter measures approx 33mm. S: Black leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in good condition, with a few small marks to the surface. M: In working order at present. C: In good condition with some light scratches due to general use. S: New. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A RARE GENTLEMAN`S STAINLESS STEEL ZENITH CHRONOGRAPH BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1970, D: Black dial with luminous applied markers, three silver registers recording hours, minutes & continuous seconds. M: Manual wind Zenith movement signed, calibre 146H. C: Circular case with rotating bezel, signed Zenith with emblem embossed onto case back, original crown & pushers, case diameter approx 40mm. B: Original Zenith bracelet. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition, with some light scratches due to general use, bezel nicely faded. B: In very good condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A BRASS CASED SHIPS CLOCK SIGNED SMITH`S CRICKLEWOOD N.W.2, CIRCA 1940s, D: White enamel dial with Roman numerals. M: Manual key wind movement through the dial. C: Circular brass case, diameter measures approx 23.5cm. CONDITION REPORT D: Original and in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition with a few dents on the side. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A FINE SILVER AND ENAMEL DESK CLOCK SIGNED `LE COULTRE` D: Silver dial with luminous Arabic numerals. M: A Swiss lever manual wind movement. C: Solid silver & violet colour enamel surround, gilt metal bezel & case back, diameter approx 74mm. CONDITION REPORT D: Dial in excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition.

2 BRASS CASED CARRIAGE CLOCKS, WITH KEYS, CIRCA 1930s/1970s, D: White dials with Roman numerals. M: Manual wind movements with lever escapements. C: Brass 4 glass cases, dimensions approx 107mm/79mm/62mm & 105mm/80mm/61mm excluding the handles. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dials in excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In good condition, slightly tarnished and some discolouration. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A FINE & RARE MINIATURE SOLID SILVER GILT AND ENAMEL TRAVEL CLOCK SIGNED MAQUET, CIRCA 1900 IN ORIGINAL FITTED BOX, D: Cream colour dial with Arabic numerals. M: 15 jewel manual wind movement signed Juvinia. C: Solid silver gilt case with red and black enamel, hallmarked 0.935, approx height is 22mm without the handle & 31mm with /31mm wide/15mm depth. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition and no damage on the enamel. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

AN OMEGA EIGHT DAY TRAVEL DESK CLOCK, CIRCA 1930s, D: Silver dial with luminous Arabic numerals & decorative hands. M: An eight day manual wind movement signed Omega Watch Co & numbered. C: Nickel chrome with monogrammed outer leather case, dimensions approx 138mm/125mm. CONDITION REPORT D: Original dial in good condition. M: Working at present. C: In good condition, some light wear to leather. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A FINE AND RARE SOLID SILVER AND ENAMEL DESK CLOCK RETAILED BY MAPPIN, DATED 1932, D: Silver dial with Arabic numerals. M: A Swiss lever manual wind movement. C: Solid silver surround and base with two tone blue enamel, diameter approx 111mm/145mm. CONDITION REPORT D: In excellent condition. M: Working at present. C: In excellent condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A MALIK 8 DAY MYSTERY CLOCK AND A BRASS ALARM MANTEL CLOCK, CIRCA 1915/1930s, 1. Melik has an off white dial with red batons & red hour & minute markers, 8 day manual wind movement, chrome plated case, dimensions are approx 87mm/112mm. 2. A brass alarm clock with Arabic numerals, Cathedral hands and a gilt alarm hand, Swiss movement, Brass case, dimensions are 80mm/90mm excluding the handle. CONDITION REPORT D: Both in fair condition. M: In working order. C: In fair condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

A GENTLEMAN`S 9CT SOLID GOLD ROLEX TUDOR ROYAL WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1960s, D: Silver dial with gilt Arabic numerals, subsidiary seconds. M: 17 jewel manual wind movement, signed Tudor. C: Circular case signed Rolex & numbered, 9ct hallmarks, Tudor crown, case diameter approx 30mm. S: Brown leather. CONDITION REPORT D: Original and in very good condition. M: Working at present. C: In very good condition, some light scratches due to general use. S: In good condition. D: Dial / M: Movement / C: Case / S: Strap / B: Bracelet.

Manual fire bell

La-Z-Boy manual reclining armchair in chocolate brown leather

Sakura electric bike with spare keys, instruction manual and charger

Bottle of vintage 1970 Vinho Velho Fino Port Wine, Manual de Almeida Martha, Quintas Das Almoinhas 5110 Armamar Lobrigos

A 1960's Bernina sewing machine complete with the original case and instruction manual. The original receipt for Arcade sewing machine co ltd.

A Pyrene brass fire extinguisher with a 1925 RAC manual, car parts book along with a British motorcyclists federation badge

A Garrard 9ct gold cased ladies dress watch, having a signed silvered circular dial with baton markers, manual wind movement and 9ct gold meshlink bracelet strap, gross weight 19g

An Omega gents gold cased dress watch, having a signed silvered dial with Arabic numerals and markers, subsidiary seconds dial, and with seventeen jewel manual wind 266 movement, dia.3.4cm

A 1960s Baume & Mercier 800 silver cased gents dress watch, having a signed plain dial with date aperture, manual wind movement and bracelet strap, w.3.2cm (excluding winding crown)

A gents Rolex Cellini 18ct gold cased dress watch, having a signed mother of pearl dial with raised gold Arabic numerals, manual wind movement, back cover numbered 5115K667458, leather strap, dia.3.3cm, sold with original box and all papers, purchased 2004

A black enamel microscope in box; manual typewriter (2)

A Rolex stainless steel gentleman`s Oyster date Precision Manual Wind Wristwatch the champagne dial with hourly applied gold batons, date aperture at three o`clock and tonneau shaped case stamped 357 on Rolex bracelet

LEICA III ROLL FILM CAMERA, Serial No. 186882, shutter speed 1/20 - 1/500th and slow speed dial from 1 sec - 1/20th sec, Elmar f 3.5, 50mm lens (knurled diaphragm ring badly bent) in original brown leather case, together with a SMALL TRIPOD AND A WESTON MASTER V VIEWFINDER, both in original brown leather cases, a self timer attachment, in metal tin an and an EDITION OF `LEICA MANUAL` by Willard D. Morgan and Henry M. Lester, (12th Ed), 1953 with dust wrapper EST 150-250

FOUR `VETERAN AND VINTAGE CAR` RALLY/RUN PROGRAMMES from the 1960s, `Castleton Motor Supplies` enamelled badge, signed black and white promotional photograph of John Handley 1968, `Motorists Manual`, 1956, car related badges etc EST 15 - 25

Box of mixed ephemera including ration books, soldiers service and pay book, soldier's release book, How to Run a Lathe, Ariel Motor Cycle Owners Guide 1933-37, Morris Eight Operators' manual Series II, plus trade cards, coins etc (qty)

1979 MGB Roadster - only 46,000 miles from new. Registration KLT 844V, 1798cc engine, manual with overdrive. This lovely low mileage classic British sports car is finished in pale blue with grey and black cloth trim. It has been well maintained and is sold with a large history file including all MOTs from 1989 to 2012 which proves the low mileage. The current MOT and tax expires in July 2013

A Strida folding bicycle with manual, No. 000641, Scottish built

HOROLOGY: A GROUP OF NINE REFERENCE BOOKS, including: Ronald E. Rose, English Dial Clocks, 1978; P.W. Cumhaill, Investing In Clocks And Watches, 1971; John Vernon, The Grandfather Clock Maintenance Manual, 1983 etc. (9)

GRÃœTZNER (EDUARD ILLUST), King Henry IV Parts I and II, Shakespeare, Cassell 1887, twelve photogravure plates with tissue guards and other illustrations within text, orig. dec. cloth; Launette (H.Ed) -Grands Peintres Francais et Etrangers, 1884, 2 vols. and Societe D'Aquarellistes, 1883, 2 vols, profusely illustrated with full plates and within text, half calf and Bjorling (Philip) - Pumps and Pump Motors, A Manual for the use of Hydraulic Engineers, 2 vols, 1895, red cloth (7)

1919 Royal Air Force Pigeon Service Ephemera. A rare selection of ephemera comprising: Official Pigeon service Manual issued by the Air Ministry, contains photographs, instructions for writing of messages etc.... A list of the Pigeon ring numbers of Birds which gave Meritorious Service to the Air Force during the Great War, complete with details of their service. Issued by the Air Ministry 1919.... A diagram issued July 1919 showing the method of wrapping pigeons from dropping from aircraft.... An official blank message sheet for use with pigeons ... Also a 50th Anniversary slip. The overall condition is very good. (5 items)

The Lanchester Ten Motor Car Booklets: To include Spare parts Catalogue, Instruction Manual, Photographic Maintenance manual, Autocar Road test Leaflets

Small selection of Army Manuals; To include; Army List for 1913 (missing covers), Kings Regulations 1908, Recent Publications of Military Interest Oct 1910, Manual of Military Law 1907, Organisation and Equipment by Gail and Polden, Army Service Corps training part 2, Infantry training 1905, Field Service Regulations for 1909, Officers Training Corps Examiner by Legge. Condition poor.

Secret Agent`s Aston Martin Action Car: Battery operated fully operational functional car. Automatic actions Bullet proof shield goes up and down hidden machine guns extend and light up with machine gun sounds crash bumpers extend starts and stops automatically manual functions front wheel steer license plate revolve push button ejection seat throws enemy through roof top condition is great with original box

A platinum and rock crystal manual wind open face pocket watch Lacloche Freres, London, circa 1925, with silvered dial having applied baton hour markers and outer applied dot minute divisions, moon hands, platinum bezel set within rock crystal case with platinum band and bow, cabochon set winding crown, together with fitted Lacloche Freres box, dial signed, 41mm

Calvert (Harry, Commander-in-Chief). The Manual and Platoon Exercises, etc., 1804, 118 pp. plus printed index leaf at rear, untrimmed, recent good quality half morocco gilt, slim 8vo, together with Nolan (Captain L.E.), Cavalry; Its History and Tactics, 1853, three hand-col. plts., one folding plt. (large tear), contemp. qtr. morocco, spine faded, rubbed, 8vo, together with The Training of Cavalry Remount Horses. A New System, 1852, num. eng. plts., recent cloth gilt, 8vo, plus Anglesey (George, Marquess of), A History of the British Cavalry 1816 to 1919, 8 vols., mixed eds., 1983-97, b&w illusts. throughout, orig. cloth gilt in d.j.s, 8vo, plus one other related (12).

Akenhead (D., pub.). The Ship Owner’s Manual, or, Sea-Faring Man’s Assistant. Containing a General System of the Maritime Laws, of the Most Interesting Subjects. Viz Fraight, Charter-Parties, Demurrage, Insurance, Salvage... With New Adjudged Cases, Useful Tables, and Other Articles... 5th ed., Improved and Enlarged, Newcastle Upon Tyne, 1788, 2pp. pubs. list at end, partly unopened, a few spots, original wrapper, upper wrapper with paper label, losses at spine ends, frayed edges, 8vo. ESTC N22424.. (1).

Hogg (Robert). The Fruit Manual: Containing the Descriptions, Synonymes, and Classification of the Fruits and Fruit Trees of Great Britain, 4th ed., 1875, 100 uncol. outline engs. of the best varieties, orig. blind-stamped cloth gilt, rubbed and damp-speckled, 8vo, together with Smith (Muriel W.G.), National Apple Register of the United Kingdom, 1st ed., 1971, frontis., orig. cloth in d.j., thick folio, plus Hyams (Edward and Jackson, A.A.), The Orchard and Fruit Garden. A New Pomona of Hardy and Sub-Tropical Fruits, 1st ed., 1961, numerous col. illusts. from photos, t.e.g., orig. cloth gilt, a little faded on spine, with slipcase, folio, and others related (2 cartons).

Thomson (J., architect). Retreats: A Series of Designs, Consisting of Plans and Elevations for Cottages, Villas, and Ornamental Buildings, 1st ed., 1827, half-title present, thirty-one fine hand-col. aquas., ten uncol. ground plans, 16pp pubs. ads. at rear, contents dampstained and fore-edge of a few leaves frayed and mould damaged (mostly affecting text leaves), later cloth, dust & dampsoiled, 4to (Abbey, Life, 76), together with [House of Lords], Manuscript List of the Lords Temporal in the Fourth Session of the Forty-first Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 28 October 1958,manuscript listing signed by G.R. Bellew, Garter, bound with lists for 1st and 2nd session of the 42nd Parliament, the first being signed by G.R. Bellew, Garter, and the second by Anthony R. Wagner, Garter, contemp. half sheep account book binding, rubbed, folio., with other miscellaneous books including art reference, literature, heraldry, gardening, motoring and bookbinding reference etc., including The Art of Bookbinding by Joseph W. Zaehnsdorf, 2nd ed., 1890, A Handy-Book about Books, by John Power, 1870 and Manual of Library Bookbinding by Henry T. Coutts, 1911 (4 cartons).

Dods (Margaret). The Cook and Housewife’s Manual: A Practical System of Modern Domestic Cookery and Family Management, 5th ed., revised and enlarged, 1833, a few wood-engs. to text, minor marginal browning, recent half morocco gilt, 12mo, together with Stewart (J.A.), The Young Woman’s Companion; Or, Female Instructor: Being a Sure and Complete Guide to Every Acquirement Essential in Informing a Pleasing Companion, a Respectable Mother, or a Useful Member of Society... , 3rd ed., improved, Oxford, 1815, eng. frontis., additional eng. title (spotted), later cloth, 8vo, plus Jeaffreson (John Cordy), A Book About the Table, 2 vols. in 1, 2nd ed., 1875, orig. quarter morocco gilt, rubbed and some wear to head and foot of spine, thick 8vo, with other cookery and related (3 shelves).

Pratt (Anne). The Flowering Plants, Grasses, Sedges, and Ferns of Great Britain, and their Allies, the Club Mosses, Pepperworts, and Horsetails, 6 vols., n.d., c. 1860s, numerous col. litho. plts., a.e.g., orig. gilt-dec. cloth, soiled and worn, 8vo, together with Jones (Thomas Rymer), The Aquarian Naturalist. A Manual for the Sea-Side, 1st ed., 1858, twelve col. litho. plts., orig. blind-stamped cloth gilt, dampstained, 8vo, plus Collins (Right Hon. Jesse), The Colonisation of Rural Britain. A Complete Scheme for the Regeneration of British Rural Life, 2 vols., 1st ed., [1914], author’s presentation copy, signed and inscribed on flyleaf of vol. 1, orig. cloth gilt, 8vo, a trifle rubbed, plus Farrer (Reginald), The English Rock-Garden, 2 vols., reprinted, 1948, b & w illusts. from photos, orig. cloth in frayed and torn d.j.s, thick 8vo, and other gardening and natural history, etc. (6 shelves).

An ETX telescope with tripod, in case and manual.

AN IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF CHINESE PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS COMPILED BY A MEMBER OF THE SHANGHAI MUNICIPAL POLICE (1905-1930) containing approximately 600 private and known images of Chinese landmarks and daily life. Amongst the collection are photographs of the Yuan Ming Gardens, Shanghai Streets,Municipal courts and punishments. Many images identified with manuscript captions, observing and documenting various practices and local customs as seen through the eyes of a Western settler. See flickr for further images www.flickr.com/adams1887 One album with inscribed title page " Here and there through China - some snapshots which were taken on house boat trips by Messers Jake and Faylo, both officers of the SMP while on house boats in the company of myself. 1st Ship 1-7-08 2nd Ship 1-9-09 3rd Ship 1-6-10 3 albums with images varying in size and medium, together with a quantity of additional photographic postcards of similar interest. *The Shanghai Municipal Police was founded in 1854 and was tasked with the duty of safe-guarding the International Settlement at Shanghai until 1943. The Shanghai Settlement was one of the five treaty ports which were established under the terms of the Treaty of Nanking in 1842 and was of predominantly British make up. The force which originally consisted of a small number of British nationals taken from the Hong Kong police unit would eventually tally almost 5,000 members. Many of the personnel had been recruited from Britain, Ireland and Commonwealth countries through the British delegates of the Municipal Council. In addition to the maintenance of general law and order within its boundaries, the marked function of the Municipal Police was to provide security and stability in the region, thus encouraging and protecting Western trade interests in a somewhat fragile environment. Whilst the S.M. Police was charged with controlling day to day regional law enforcement, they would also be the first line of defence against the Chinese Nationalist movements. Continuous opposition and resentment from the Chinese people had been very strong. An increased sense of patriotism had been developing and events such as the Taiping rebellion against the (western influenced) Manchu rule and the Boxer rebellion opposing the European powers would only enhance further hatred against colonial communities. Successive revolutions in 1913 and 1927 along with a more Nationalist government challenged the control of the Shanghai International community leading to increased attacks and instability at the settlement. Violent clashes between police and criminals were frequent. This rise in crime prompted a development of riot control measures, leading to the advancement of the renowned William Ewart Fairbairn publication "Shanghai Municipal Police Self-Defence Manual". Members of the Police unit were required to master 8-10 core techniques in a close combat situation and this improvised martial art proved to be a lasting legacy of the SMP. The Japanese invasion and occupation of China in August 1937 led to an increasing demographic of Japanese nationals in the region; and by 1941 a full Japanese takeover of Shanghai's International Settlement resulted in the disbandment of the SMP. British and Commonwealth officers of the Shanghai Municipal Police would hold their position until the disbandment and eventual integration with the National police force in 1943.

1957 Lambretta Innocenti Moped, 48cc Reg.no. ONT 981 Frame no. 38688 Engine no. 40305 This delightful moped is an Innocenti although labelled a Lambretta 48. The single beam cradle type frame was light and rigid and held a 48cc engine. Whilst not being powerful at 1.7bhp the two speed gearbox made the ‘48’ capable of 31mph. This lovely example is part of the Bristol collection and is sold with V5C, original buff log book, a period instruction manual and a book of instructions for repair shops, with notes inside, possibly the original. Estimate: £200 – 300 No ReserveBidding is taking place on our sister site i-bidder.com Click here to bid

1960 Austin-Healey Sprite Mk.I Reg. no. HCC 250 Chassis no. AN5 29579 Engine no. AN5 29579 The Austin Healey-Sprite announced in 1958 was intended to be a low-cost but sporting model. Designed by the Donald Healey Motor Company, it first went on sale at a price of £669, using a mildly tuned version of Austin A-Series engine and many other components from existing cars as possible to keep costs down. The Little Sprite quickly became affectionately known as the ‘Frog-eye’ because its headlights were permanently mounted on top of the bonnet. The car’s designers had intended that the headlights could be retracted but cost-cutting led to the flip-up mechanism being deleted. Tested by The Motor in 1958, the car had a top speed of 82.9mph with a recorded 43mpg. This example finished in Old English White is described as in excellent all round condition, and the current owner has meticulously maintained the car during his ten years ownership, covering only 1,500 miles. Previous works carried out include a replacement cylinder head for unleaded fuel. This Sprite has a copy of its original sale and warranty in 1960, a heritage certificate, a member’s handbook, a workshop manual, service records and 14 years of continuous MOT’s. It is MOT’d until September 2013. Estimate: £12,000 – 14,000Bidding is taking place on our sister site i-bidder.com Click here to bid

A WALTHAM 9 CARAT GOLD OPEN FACED MANUAL WIND POCKET WATCH, having white enamel dial, Roman numeral hour markers, secondary outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o`clock, D 4.75 cm

A HALLMARKED SILVER OPEN FACED MANUAL WIND POCKET WATCH, having white enamel dial, Roman numeral hour markers, secondary outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o`clock, spares or repairs, D 5.25 cm

A GENTS 9 CT GOLD MANUAL WIND ROTARY WRIST WATCH, having champagne dial, baton hour markers and date window, upon replacement expandable steel bracelet, D 3.25 cm