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1969 Lotus Seven Series 3Registration no. H3299BBD (Spanish Historic Registration)Chassis no. LSB 2454Frame no. BL2162Odometer reading: 9,878 miles* Matching numbers car * Two private owners from new* Lotus Classic Certificate of Vehicle ProvenanceWhen the Lotus Seven was launched in 1957, designed by the legendary Colin Chapman, it was far ahead of any other sports racing cars of the era. The car was so right first time, it is still in production today, as the Caterham. It is the second most copied car on the planet. Lotus produced the classic Seven through until 1970, the Series 3 benefiting from a strengthened chassis, wider wheels and tyres, slightly wider and strengthened Ford Escort Mexico back axle, exterior fuel filler, and even a fuel guage!This Lotus is a genuine factory built Seven that was released from Lotus Components in Hethel on the 18th April 1969, and shipped to the Lotus distributor in Canada. The optional extras were stated to be mag/alloy wheels and a heater. It was part of the very last batch of approximately 70 LHD now classic Lotus 7s assembled by the factory. It was purchased by an enthusiast in Calgary, who had a small car collection, and used it mainly for the local car club events. The last recorded competition event was on the 11th September 1979, although it is said to have participated in hill climbs in the early 80s, after which the car was put in to dry storage.The Lotus changed hands for the first and only time in 2012 at 8238 miles, when the present owner shipped the car to Spain, via the UK. Whilst in the UK it was inspected by the Lotus Seven Registrar, who confirmed that it is a genuine, original Lotus. It still had the original tyres, so it was refitted with Pirelli Cinturatos, so that it could be driven safely, and pass the Spanish ITV. It had all of the original equipment, the hood and seat belts pretty much unused.The aluminium body bore the scars of a few competition mishaps, and after 42 years was too brittle to restore properly, the chassis had been oversprayed in silver with a rattle can, in an effort to enhance the appearance. It had also been modernised with Caterham wings and rear lights, which have now been replaced with the correct items.The chassis was sent to Xtra Special Sevens, checked to be rust free, and in perfect alignment. It was powder coated in Lotus grey, and a beautiful new aluminium skin hand formed around the chassis, by a skilled craftsman. Wherever possible the original parts and components were cosmetically restored, the bolts re plated/re chromed, the mag alloy wheels re finished to concours standard.When you sit in this car, you are sitting on the original seat fabric, holding the original Springall steering wheel, and looking at the original dashboard. Even the carpet over the transmission tunnel, is the original item. Compare the black and white picture of the engine bay taken from the Series 3 section of the Lotus Seven Register, with the colour picture, it is identical, right down to the Barnacle suction rear view mirror. Even the exhaust silencer and tail pipe were remanufactured to the original pattern and it has the correct Thorpe PT 675 brake/stop/side lights. It must surely be one of the most correct Lotus Seven Series 3s.The sidescreens are original, although the old opaque plastic windows have been replaced, and the hood, frame and fittings are totally original.This lightweight Lotus is powered by the original Ford Cortina GT crossflow engine, with the Weber 32 DFM twin choke downdraught carburettor. During the rebuild the ignition was upgraded to an electronic distributor head, which combined with a new coil gives a much improved and reliable spark.Whilst the chassis was being refinished, as a matter of house keeping, the gearbox was stripped and checked and rebuilt, and later the rear axle was also rebuilt with a new crown wheel and pinion, to the correct standard ratio of 3.77:1. The clutch plate was renewed whilst the engine and gearbox were out of the car. All of the serviceable bolts and fixings were retained, re plated and reused. The front brake calipers were serviced and replated, new discs and pads fitted, and the rear brakes received new cylinders and brake shoes. The brake and clutch master cylinders were also serviced.The front suspension components were media blasted and re finished in Lotus Grey, the cast components were ceramic coated to keep the surface good for many years. The Spax shock absorbers were repainted, and new logos applied. The 4 branch header and exhaust system were also ceramic coated in a period silver, for a durable and attractive finish.During the present owner's tenure, the Lotus twice entered the annual Classics and Legends event at the Ricardo Tormo Circuit in Valencia, and had an outing with the South of France Lotus Seven group, for a blast up Mont Ventoux. It also won a concours trophy immediately after restoration at the Marina Alta Classic Car Club. The really great news about a Lotus Seven as a classic car, is that although 50 years old, it keeps up with and will even out perform many modern cars, and has an aluminium body that will not rust. With the Caterham versions still in production today, outwardly unchanged, this car still looks perfectly at home on the roads of the 21st Century as it did in the 60s.. As an added bonus, it is a real head turner.During the research of the car's provenance, a gentleman from Calgary was in touch. In 1973 he actually viewed the car as a possible purchase. Sadly the car was well over his budget at the time, and he settled for a cheaper more used model, which he still owned at the time of the correspondence. Interestingly he was reunited with our car in 2012 as it was being prepared for shipping, and confirmed that it was the same car he viewed in '73. There is a signed document from him to support this history.This car comes with a NOVA certificate, so that it has cleared customs and can be registered in the UK, and the Spanish registration papers which should enable registration world wide.This Lotus would sit well in any collection, but is no 'trailer queen', and could equally be enjoyed for fun days out.Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 93/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 23/25Body Work: 5Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5Glass: 4Paint: 4Wheels/Tyres: 5INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4Headlining: 4Seats: 4Trim: 4ENGINE TOTAL: 19/20Mechanical components: 5Running: 5Starting: 5Under Bonnet: 4RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20Axles: 5Brakes: 5Gearbox/Clutch: 5Suspension: 5ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10Ancillary components: 5Main components: 5Car History File: 5... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Circle of Carl Haag (1820-1915) German Portrait of an Orientalist beauty, head and shoulders, wearing a headdress decorated with fine jewellery and holding a hookah pipe indistinctly signed Pastel on vellum, 58.5cm dia. (oval) See illustration . reverse of vellum sheet has been painted covered in a significant layer of dirt and consistent varying sized mould spots throughout surface. some general rubbing to outer edges, four small pin holes to top, bottom left and right hand corners. some slight surface scratches mostly vertical in nature to background. images can be supplied by dept. indistinct signiture lower right. upon removing from frame transferrance of pastels and materials from edges which would suggest the pastel has not been fixed to surface.
Tauro Models - a Fiat 3000 Model 21, 1.35 scale kit, #104 box is open with one clear packaging bag containing contents and instructions, box is in dusty condition and a Maquette British selfpropelled gun, Bishop Mk1 MQ-3551, 1.35 scale, box is open (crushed) with instructions, kit is unsealed and also contains Hallow metal exhaust pipe in blister pack and further added accessories (2) (unchecked for completeness)
Victorian cast iron Omega D2 conservatory heater, 76cm high Condition: Some repair to the upper grille section and cracks to the second tier, please see images, appears to have some later pipe work, but sold in non working order - **Due to current lockdown conditions, bidders are unable to view lots in this online-only sale. Please therefore read the following: As this is a sale of second-hand and antique items, bidders should expect items to exhibit general wear and tear commensurate with age and use unless otherwise stated. Please carefully examine the images as they form part of the overall condition. Clevedon Salerooms are happy to provide further detailed information on request, if received by email or telephone at least 24 hours prior to the sale. The mention of a specific flaw or fault does not automatically mean that no other faults exist. Reports are provided as a goodwill gesture and are a general assessment, not a forensic survey. Further category-specific condition information can be found in our Standard Terms and Conditions. The placing of a bid by you is taken by us as an indication that you have read, understood and agreed to these terms.
An early 20th century oak smoker's cabinet, the twin glazed doors enclosing four short drawers and compartment containing terracotta mixing bowl with printed decoration and lozenge registration mark to base, with twin pipe racks, height 45cm, width 40.8cm, depth 19cm.Additional InformationGeneral wear commensurate with age and use, some surface scuffs, scrapes, dirt, etc.
A mixed group of metalware including graduated pans, iron teapot stamped ‘T. Sheldon & Co. No.2’, pewter, plaque featuring interior scene in relief, stamped ‘Fletcher Russell & Co Warrington’, to reverse, brassware including pair of candlesticks, charger featuring galleon in relief, a warming pan with turned wooden handle, hookah pipe, etc.
An Victorian hand painted portrait miniature on ivory, a maiden seated within a landscape setting, diameter 8cm, overall 15 x 13cm, and a Victorian meerschaum pipe, fitted in leather case (2).Additional InformationMeerschaum pipe is slightly burnt in parts, scuffs, chipping and loss to the decoration to each.
A Sino-Tibetan bronze figure of a bodhisattva on buffalo, Qing DynastyThe figure modelled playing a pipe, the buffalo standing four square with head slightly raised, 14cm long, together with a Chinese bronze opium pipe, the bowl modelled as a pixiu, it's extended tail forming the tapering stem, 24cm long. (2)Part of a Herefordshire Country House EstateFootnote: Provenance:Part of a Herefordshire Country House Estate. Believed acquired by Chief Engineer Herbert Harris, stationed at Wei-Hai-Wei dockyards in 1911, thence by descent to the vendor. Harris had seen previous service with HMS Inflexible with the Mediterranean Fleet, 1891, and HMS Terpsichore at the Cape of Good Hope, 1904.
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Cornet C. J. [sic] A. Barnes, 2nd. Dragn. Gds.) good very fine £400-£500 --- Charles Gabriel Alfred Barnes was commissioned Ensign in the West Essex Militia on 6 January 1855, and served with the 2nd Dragoon Guards (Queen’s Bays) in India during the Great Sepoy Mutiny, the Medal Roll stating: ‘At Dawah near Newabgunge on 12 October 1858 under Brigadier Purnell. At Dawah near Newabgunge on 7 November 1858 under fire from the enemy’s piquet when on patrol in charge of Lieutenant Palmer Hudson’s Horse.’ Barnes had a relatively short and inauspicious career as the following newspaper cutting shows: ‘Henry Mullen, Hewett Wheatley, Charles Gabriel Alfred Barnes, and Walter William Younger; four fashionably dressed gentlemen stated to be officers in the army appeared before the Mayor of Dover to answer a charge of wrenching off knockers and conducting themselves in a disorderly manner in Shakespeare Place, Castle Street and Church Street. Superintendent Coram in reply to the bench said that several parties whose properties had been injured, including Mr G. T. Parke of Church Street had promised to be in attendance to press the complaint before their worships but none of them had appeared. Sergeant Geddes said that about half past one o’clock on Sunday morning as he was on duty in the Market Place he heard a great disturbance in Shakespeare Place and Castle Street and on getting near to the spot from which it proceeded he saw the four defendants engaged in wrenching off knockers. He stood and watched the proceedings for a short time and ultimately saw them pull off a knocker from a house in Church Street. On getting up to them he saw the knocker in the hands of Mr Barnes. The Mayor: “And how goes it the parties are not here to prosecute the charge?” Sergeant Geddes: “I cannot say sir, I have called upon them all.” The Mayor - “This is very disgraceful. Complaints of this kind of thing are continually being made to the bench; and when the police do their duty parties neglect to come forward. I am sorry to see you gentlemen in this position. Men of your standing who have to maintain discipline in your respective corps should be the last to be found guilty of such disgraceful conduct. It happens fortunately for you that the persons are not here to prosecute, for had they been you would have received as much punishment as the law permits. If poor unfortunate people get into difficulties of this kind prosecutors have no hesitation in coming forward and I cannot understand why they neglect to come in the present instance. As it is the case will be dismissed on you paying the Court fees.” Each of the defendants handed over his “two shillings for the hearing” apparently much amused at the ridiculous character of their punishment. The serious part of the drama has yet to be performed the Mayor having represented the matter to the Commander in Chief.’ Things didn’t get any better for Barnes, and he was subsequently before the bench again, this time for violent assault: ‘At the Westminster Police-court, London, Mr. Charles Gabriel Alfred Barnes, of the 2nd Dragoon Guards, residing at Bellevue-house, Notting-Hill, was finally examined charged with violently assaulting Mr. Henry Edridge Rice, of Howard-villa, Thistle-grove, solicitor. Complainant stated that on the evening of the Derby day he was standing in front of the circular bar at Cremorne Gardens, having a glass of ale and smoking, when the defendant and some friends pushed against him and deliberately knocked his pipe out of his mouth. Complainant naturally said, “What do you mean by that? You have knocked my pipe down, now pick it up.” He was then pushed about, hustled, and threatened by the defendant and his companions. In presence of a policeman he asked defendant what he meant by such conduct. In reply he received a desperate blow from him. A medical certificate was produced from Mr. Goodrich, surgeon, testifying that the complainant is suffering from a displacement of the nasal cartilages, the result of some external violence, and that although he progresses favourably it will be some time before he recovers from the injuries he has sustained. It was stated by the police constable that there was a great disturbance at the time complainant was assaulted. The witness’s hat was knocked over his eyes by someone, so that he could not see. He afterwards took the defendant into custody. Both parties were sober. Joseph Timms, clerk and money taker at Cremorne Gardens, corroborated Mr. Rice in every particular, adding that he stood slightly above the crowd and could see well everything that passed. After the accused had struck Mr. Rice, he said, “He asked for a hotulk and he’s got it,” or words to that effect. He was familiar with the prisoner’s face, but only knew his name by hearing a woman, in talking of the assault, say shortly afterwards, “Oh! it is that brute Barnes”. In cross-examination the witness stated that at the time of the assault Mr. Barnes had not a stick in his right hand, as he struck the blow with that hand. Mr. Charles Hanbury, of 19, Wilton Place, Regents Park, said that the defendant was his cousin. He had been with the defendant and his brother to the Derby, and went to Cremorne in the evening. He had hold of defendant’s left arm, but could not say whether he carried a stick in his right hand. He did not recollect anything having been said about a pipe. He simply heard Mr Rice charge his cousin with the assault, when the latter immediately replied, “I shall be happy to go to the station.” The place where the assault was committed was so crowded that it was impossible for any one to say who struck another a blow. Mr. Frederick Barnes, an officer in the 5th Middlesex Militia, residing at Bellevue-house, Notting-hill, brother of the defendant, was then called, and most positively denied that any one act imputed to his brother by complainant had been done by him. He walked on his right side, and saw him as usual carrying his stick in his right hand. He was most positive that his brother did not commit the assault. The witness, in answer to a question from Mr. Lewis, said it was totally false that his brother had been fined £5 for an assault. The defendant was then committed for trial, but, as before, admitted to bail.’ Barnes was allowed ‘to retire from the service by the sale of his Commission’ on 4 January 1861, having perhaps done more fighting outside the Regiment than in it. Sold with copied research.
The Second War Honorary O.B.E. attributed to Colonel A. E. Brundage, Signal Section, United States Armed Forces The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt, in Royal Mint case of issue, gilding almost all rubbed, and the outside of the case of issue somewhat distressed, otherwise nearly extremely fine £200-£240 --- O.B.E. not Gazetted but announced 29 December 1945. The official citation states: ‘From 1941 to 1943 Lieutenant-Colonel Brundage was Chief of the Signal Section, International Aid Division, U.S. War Department, where his services in the supply of Signal equipment for the British Army all over the world were of a very high order. It was in no small measure due to his efficient handling of the many requisitions involved that a steady flow of this invaluable equipment reached the British Forces in the field. His unfailing assistance to his British associates in Washington will long be remembered. Albert Edward Brundage was born on 2 October 1892 and in civilian life was employed by the Western Electric Company as a salesman and engineering consultant for railroads and oil and pipe-line companies on communication systems, including telephone circuits, dispatch circuits, and carrier systems. Having served briefly during the Great War he held a Reserve Commission in the United States Infantry until 1941, when he was commissioned into the Signal Corps. He served during the Second World War as Office in Charge of the Foreign Aid Section, and later as a Signal Supply Officer. For his services he was awarded the Bronze Star, and was also appointed an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Sold with various letters, original service records, newspaper cutting, photographs, and other ephemera, all contained in an embossed leather ‘War Service Record’ folder.
The important Victoria Faithful Service Medal awarded to Mr William Ross, late Pipe-Major, The Black Watch, personal Piper to Her Majesty Queen Victoria during thirty-seven years 1854-91; his death was “deplored by the Queen” who sent a wreath of yellow immortelles, bearing the inscription, “A mark of regard from Victoria RI.” Victoria Faithful Service Medal, with additional ‘10’ year bar, reverse officially engraved ‘To Mr. William Ross Piper, For Faithful Services to the Queen during 22 Years 1876’, edge embossed as usual ‘Presented by Queen Victoria 1872’, complete with original tartan ribbon; together with Germany, Hesse, Medal of Merit, Grand Duchess Alice, bronze, unnamed as issued, the first with contact wear, nearly very fine, the second good very fine (2) £4,000-£5,000 --- Provenance: Sotheby, July 1975. The Hessian Medal of Merit is representative of that awarded to Ross in 1890 and has been added for display purposes. Faithful Service Medal presented at Balmoral, 24 May 1876. William Ross was born in the Parish of Knockbain, Ross-shire, on 27 March 1821. He enlisted into the 42nd Royal Highlanders at Inverness on 1 March 1839, aged 17, was promoted to Corporal in March 1851, and to Sergeant (Pipe-Major) in January 1853. He was appointed to the rank of Pipe-Major on 1 April 1854. He served at Corfu, Malta and Bermuda until selected to be Queen Victoria’s personal Piper, when he was ‘Discharged free to fill situation of H.M. Piper,’ on 11 May 1854. The Queen was “so pleased with the Highlanders, that when she decided to have a Piper, she chose Pipe-Major Ross.” He was a “good all-round performer on the pipes and well versed in pipe music.” He won the Stirling and Bannockburn Medal for Best Pibroch in 1852; 1st Place in Marches and Strathspeys and Prize Pipe at the Northern Meeting in 1853 and 1st Place in Marches by the Glasgow Celtic Society in 1858. He established a bagpipe-making business in London and compiled a book of 40 pibrochs and 437 marches, strathspeys and reels. He was appointed Groom of the Great Chamber in 1869 and accompanied the Queen to Windsor, where he resided at Crathie Villas. He received the Faithful Service Medal of the Royal Household for twenty-two years service in May 1876, and received his clasp to mark thirty-two years in Royal service a decade later. He also received the Duchess of Alice Medal for the Queen’s visit to Darmstadt in 1890. Piper William Ross died at Windsor on 10 June 1891, following a short illness of asthma. His death was “deplored by the Queen” who sent a wreath of yellow immortelles, bearing the inscription, “A mark of regard from Victoria RI.”
Chinese 19th century opium pipe, approx 58.5 cms, together with a ceramic opium pillow approx 14 x 14 x 18 cms and a small quantity of 19th century clear glass chemist accessories including three glass pestle and a blue glass opium phial.Note: Opium pipe has some minor issues mainly just loose components, the opium pillow a hairline crack to base approx 6.5 cms.
A cut glass advertising pipe rest, for 'Sweet Chesnut Tobacco', width 9cm, together with a Victoria golden jubilee commemorative ale glass, a fishing float and a green glass vase overlaid in silver with an owl (4).Condition report: A couple of tiny knocks to the edges of the pipe rest, scratches to the surface of the float.
A Royal Worcester figurine of a tambourine player, 21.5cm; a Chinese man with opium pipe, 838, 17cm; a 'Mandarin' candlesnuffer, 9cm; a sleeping boy on chair, 9.5cm, and a King Charles spaniel on a gilt cushion, 5cm wide; and a figural wall pocket of a cherub gathering fruit from a tree, 662, 22cm.
A Japanese Satsuma jar, Meiji period, of globular form, painted with wisteria, signed Senzan, 5.5cm high, another, with a cover, painted with figures, 6.5cm high, an ivory mask. 4.5cm, three Kiseru pipes, and other miscellaneous collectables (qty)Condition report: Satsuma vase, mouth chipped and repaired.Other with lid, cracked.Mask, crack.Larger Kiseru pipe, cracks, one small with chips to wood

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