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Click here to subscribeA MILITARY POCKET WATCH AND MEDAL, the pocket watch with white dial, Arabic numerals, seconds subsidiary dial at the six o'clock position, dial signed 'Helvetia' case engraved 'GS/TP P26880' approximate case width 50.8mm, together with a circular medal for '202 field ambulance, athletics 1945', engraved '4800m 1st PTE. J Longbottom'
TWO WWII BOXES OF ISSUE, containing a number of un-named medals, (a) 1939-45, Africa, France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medal addressed to a J Proctor, Bradford address, with issue slip, a Navy issue box, Burma Star, Defence & War medals, no other details known (8) There are no WWI medals within this lot
Offered from The Alps to Goodwood Collection1926 Bentley 6½/8-Litre 'Le Mans' TourerChassis no. WB2565*2007 Peking-Paris Rally Gold Medal winner*Matching engine*Known ownership history*Present ownership since 2000*Extensively campaigned worldwide*Accompanied by an extensive selection of spares and rally adaptationsFootnotes:With characteristic humility 'W O' was constantly amazed by the enthusiasm of later generations for the products of Bentley Motors Limited, and it is testimony to the soundness of his engineering design skills that so many of his products have survived. From the humblest of beginnings in a mews garage off Baker Street, London in 1919 the Bentley rapidly achieved fame as an exciting fast touring car, well able to compete with the best of European and American sports cars in the tough world of motor sport in the 1920s. Bentley's domination at Le Mans in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930 is legendary, and one can only admire the Herculean efforts of such giants as Woolf Barnato, Jack Dunfee, Tim Birkin and Sammy Davis, consistently wrestling the British Racing Green sports cars to victory. W O Bentley proudly unveiled the new 3-litre car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier. Bentley's four-cylinder 'fixed head' engine incorporated a single overhead camshaft, four-valves per cylinder, and a bore/stroke of 80x149mm. Twin ML magnetos provided the ignition and power was transmitted via a four-speed gearbox with right-hand change. The pressed-steel chassis started off with a wheelbase of 9' 9½', then adopted dimensions of 10' 10' ('Standard Long') in 1923, the shorter frame being reserved for the TT Replica and subsequent Speed Model. Rear wheel brakes only were employed up to 1924 when four-wheel Perrot-type brakes were introduced.In only mildly developed form, this was the model that was to become a legend in motor racing history and which, with its leather-strapped bonnet, classical radiator design and British Racing Green livery, has become the archetypal Vintage sports car. Early success in the 1922 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, when Bentleys finished second, fourth, and fifth to take the Team Prize, led to the introduction of the TT Replica (later known as the Speed Model) on the existing 9' 9½' wheelbase, short standard chassis. However, by the middle of the decade the 3-Litre's competitiveness was on the wane and this, together with the fact that too many customers had been tempted to fit unsuitably heavy coachwork to the excellent 3-Litre chassis, led to the introduction in 1926 of a larger car: the 6½-Litre. Known as the 'Silent Six', the latter perpetuated the 3-Litre's mechanical theme but with greatly increased refinement. Although the 6½-Litre had been conceived as a touring car to compete with Rolls-Royce's New Phantom, in Speed Six form it proved admirably suited to competition: in 1929 Barnato/Birkin's Speed Six won the Le Mans 24 Hour Race ahead of a trio of 4½-Litre Bentleys, while Barnato/Kidston repeated the feat in the following year's Grand Prix d'Endurance at the Sarthe circuit ahead of similarly-mounted Clement/Watney. Small wonder then, that the fast yet refined 6½-Litre Speed Six was W O Bentley's favourite car. The 6½-Litre was produced for four years, during which time 544 chassis were completed, the standard/Speed Six split being 362/182. According to Dr Clare Hay's authoritative work, Bentley: The Vintage Years, this particular 6½-Litre, registration number 'YP 7937', is one of 97 erected on the ST2 (12') standard chassis; most (242) of the standard cars being built on the longer (12' 6') frame. Chassis number 'WB2565' was completed in August 1926 and bodied as a saloon by the obscure coachbuilder, Surbiton Bodies. The car was supplied via Jack Withers & Co of North London and the first owner was one Ulrich Charles Pusinelli of London. Early in its life 'YP 7937' was one of a group of Bentleys photographed on the seafront at Cannes (copy on file). The car continued to be serviced by Bentley until the outbreak of war, the last entry in the record (copy on file) being dated 2nd March 1939. By this time 'YP 7937' belonged to J O Kastner-Walmsley (its fourth owner), the second and third owners being T Miller Jones and S K Troman respectively.The next three known owners are, in order: H A Booth (1968); Paul Bentley (1972); and J C Wardell (1976). The Vanden Plas-style 'Le Mans' tourer body was fitted in 1972, and the car was in this form when it appeared in Clarendon's advertisement in Thoroughbred & Classic Cars magazine's June 1977 edition. Clarendon described the car as a 'Vanden Plas type 4-seater. Open Tourer coachwork, magnificently well finished. Tonneau and weather gear supplied. The overall appearance and performance of this vehicle are outstanding'. 'YP 7937' was next owned by David Findlay (1986) followed by Spencer Flack (1989-2000) and from then onwards by the current vendor, a prominent Swiss private collector. Restored in 1988, the Bentley is finished in British Racing Green with matching upholstery, while the original engine ('WB2562') has been enlarged to 8 litres. Figures quoted for this engine are a maximum output of 240bhp at 4,550rpm and 334lb/ft of torque at 2,950 revs, while the car is said to have a top speed in excess of 110mph. 'YP 7937' has been campaigned extensively while in the vendor's care, taking part in some of the toughest historic motoring events worldwide. These include the Peking to Paris Rally in 2007 (class winner, VSCC Award, Gold Medal); Carrera Sudamericana (2006); Vintage Bentley Tour of South Africa (2001 and 2006); and the New Zealand Vintage Tour (2002). It has also participated in the Liège-Rome Rally; Grand Prix de Tunis; Gran Premio Nuvolari; Rallye des Alpes; Ennstal Classic; Copperstate 1000; and the California Mille. The Bentley's most recent outing was at the Rotary Rally in September 2019. 'YP 7937' comes with a comprehensive history file, which among other items includes photographs of HRH Prince Charles driving it at Brands Hatch.The car is accompanied by numerous accessories designed and built with endurance rallying in mind, including but not limited to: tool cases built for the running boards; secondary water radiator and fans; custom made seats; desert air filters; and a customised bonnet. A full list of the adaptations and spare parts is available on request. In addition, the car is fitted with a 140-litre safety fuel tank. As legend has it, Ettore Bugatti once dismissed W O Bentley's products as 'the world's fastest lorries', but their inherent robustness made them ideally suited to the arduous long-distance events of their era. This car's exceptional rallying career in the hands of its current enthusiast owner amply demonstrates that W O got it absolutely right. Was there ever any doubt?Should the vehicle remain in the UK, local import taxes of 5% will be added to the hammer price.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, undertaken by Bonhams upon a successful sale, to facilitate the registration of the machine here in the UK.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Three WWI Campaign Medals, Comprising of The War Medal and Victory Medal, Awarded to 191905 PNR. V. R. Wild. R.E, And another Victory Medal Awarded to 58905 PTE S.W. Northwood. Welsh R, Also with four WWII Medals, And a WWI Christmas Box, Enclosing original packs of Tobacco and Cigarettes, (a lot)
An original German Steiff Danbury Mint made soft toy teddy bear 662621. The exclusive Danbury Mint limited edition bear having the gold button tag to the left ear. Featuring golden fine curled hair, fully jointed limbs, felt paw pads, glossed eyes and stitched brown nose. A medallion / medal stamped ' Danbury Mint ' 2008. Complete with certificate of authenticity. Measures approx 25cm
A collection of x4 original German Steiff made ' Danbury Mint 'edition soft toy teddy bears. The bears all having the gold button tag to the left ear. Mohair bodies with fully jointed limbs and felt padded paws. Each having their medallion / medal to their necks stamped ' Danbury Mint ' with dates 2001, 2004, 2006 and 2009. The 2004, 2006 and 2009 bears come with certificates of authenticity. Measures approx 25cm
SPORTS MISCELLANY A collection of miscellaneous sporting items. 15 Speedway programmes to include 1952 World Speedway Championships at Wembley , Wimbledon Speedway 1947, West Ham (2 meetings in 1952) plus 66th Annual Sports from Ibrox ( Rangers ) 1952. Comes with a gold hallmarked Manchester Football Medal inscribed Rushulme Champions 1908/09 (in box). Generally good
Queen Anne medal, circa 1713, struck in yellow metal, commemorating the Peace of Utrecht, 1713. Obverse: Bust of Anne (left), laureate, hair bound with pearls, lovelocks behind and on the left shoulder, in embroidered gown and mantle tied in a knot on the shoulder. Legend: 'ANNA . D : G . MAG : BRI : FR : ET . HIB : REG :'. Reverse: Britannia stands (left), with spear and shield, and holds out an olive branch; on one side are ships, on the other men ploughing and sowing. Legend: 'COMPOSITIS . VENERANTVR . ARMIS .' Exergue: 'MDCCXIII.'
Medals - First World war medal group awarded to 2217 Pte.G. Snelling. The Royal Sussex Regiment comprising: War Medal, Victory Medal, 1914-15 Star, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal and likely reproduction Belgium Medal with miniature medals, together with First War Medal pair awarded to 2734 Private L. Seymour.Hunts. Cyc.Bn, etc (would advise viewing this lot in person prior to bidding)
A collection of assorted coins includes Barbados 1973 Proof Set with silver $5 & $10 in Original Case with Certificate, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 1980 six Crown collection, USA Two Dollar Banknote preserved in plastic with two half dollar coins 1968,1969 & one cent coins in plastic (paperweights), 1951 Crown in Original green box, flat pack year sets for 1970, 1971, 1980 & Queen Elizabeth sixpence set 1953-1967, Silver Billiards Medal 13.8g, metal belt buckle with a Restrike dollar mounted in the front, A gold plated Edward VII Medallic coin 1909 in a pendant, Restrike of a Twenty dollar coin (gold plated Restrike) & a small collection of other coins.
Medals: WW2 medal groups comprising 5 medals: Italy and 1939-45 Star plus War Medal in box of issue and France & Germany and Defence Medal in box of issue together with an interesting diary and account of experiences whilst serving in Pahang Malaya and 3 1/2 years in the cookhouse of a Japanese POW camp.
RAOB Medals - very fine silver and 9ct gold and enamel Medal in box of issue, presented by the King George Lodge 6643 to Bro.P.Greenstreet for services rendered as Minstrel 1930 - 1931, together with another silver Medal presumably also issued for services rendered as Minstrel to Bro.P.D.Wells 1956, no suspender.
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