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A small group of collectibles to include a pair of postal scales on oak base, a bronze lion, a spelter figure of a fisherman in sou'wester, a scale piston engine marked 'Stuart' and a wall clock with 19th century watch mechanics, height 17cm (5).

A scratch built piston engine

A 1937 New Imperial Model 46 De-Luxe, registration number HL 8578, frame number 35307, engine number 43210, maroon/chrome. New Imperial were unsurpassed for innovation during the 1930's introducing models with full unitary construction of the engine and gearbox and pivoted fork rear suspension to name just a few innovations. They also found great success in competition, with one of their many successes being the last British built machine to win the lightweight 250 TT (in 1936). The 350 cc Model 46 was introduced in 1936 along side its 250 cc Model 36 stable mate. They both featured new overhead valve unit construction engines. Initially they were both built with rigid frames, for 1937 the De-Luxe gained sprung rear frames, foot change gearbox, mag-dynamo ignition/lighting, chrome plated fuel tank and valance mudguards. This Model 46 De-Luxe was built in 1937 and was first registered in December 1939. A matching numbers machine which has been rebuilt by our vendor from a basket case, retaining as much originality as possible, but will require some final fettling. Noteworthy works carried out included the rebuilding of the engine with new big and main bearings, re-bore with new piston and rings, reconditioned oil pump, rebuilt magneto, new Burlem Amal carburettor, new exhaust downpipes and silencers, powder coated frame, rebuilt wheels with new bearings, stainless steel spokes and new tubes and tyres, plus numerous other components. The motorcycle will be offered for auction with a history file containing receipts and a letter from the vendor outlining works carried out. RF60, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations All lots in this sale are sold 'as is' and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions.

A 1936 BSA New Blue Star Q21 project, registration number HV 6760, frame number D 63058, engine number D21598, green/black. The New Blue Star Q21 is one of the rarest BSA models only being produced for one year (1936/37 ). They featured the 4.96hp OHV engine with high compression piston, special cam, twin upswept exhausts, instrument fuel tank panel, Amal carburettor and foot gear change. This delightful oily rag barn find project comes direct from a private collection. The machine would appear complete in all major respects and is ripe for a sympathetic or full restoration depending on your point of view. The BSA still retains its original transferable registration and will be offered for sale with a history file. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See front cover and other illustration All lots in this sale are sold 'as is' and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions.

A c1968 Cotton AJS Stormer 250cc twinshock scrambler, unregistered, frame number AJS CR 36961, blue. CR 36961 was originally campaigned by Norman Capstick and was restored by a previous owner in 2009. Since restoration the Cotton has not seen any competition and still presents well. The scrambler was built and tuned by the recognised marque authority Fluff Brown (1930/2013) with some works/trick modifications. They included the engine having boost ports and inlet side of piston skirt shortened by 3/16 inch and 370cc crankshaft and crankcases (works tuned specification) which has resulted in a stronger and more powerful engine. Further works undertaken were a stove enamelled frame, new clutch, alloy wheels, exhaust, cables, Betor front forks (John Giles tuned), works rear suspension, refurbished 36mm carburettor by Kevin Traill, Little Demon electronic ignition plus numerous other components associated with a thorough refurbishment. The Cotton will be offered for sale with a detailed break down of the works carried out, workshop manual, spare parts lists and other literature. The scrambler was checked over by Mike Hann of Bishops Caundle garage in 2017 give a clean bill of health and has not been used since. No paperwork See illustration All lots in this sale are sold 'as is' and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions.

A 1967/68 Rickman Metisse BSA 441cc Victor twin shock scrambler, unregistered, red. This meticulously built and presented BSA is a wonderful example of the 441 Victor which was built by Richard Thomas, the renowned specialist competition bike builder from West Wales. Since then the bike has raced twice and completed the Red Marley hill climb in Worcestershire. Cherished and well looked after, the bike was built with an enormous amount of skill and attention to detail. A brief description of the specification is as follows: Rickman Metisse chassis Mk III A frame with red fibreglass tank, side panels and mudguards (new petrol tank and seat unit recently fitted); WorX rear shocks; Grimeca alloy hubs; period original Akront alloy wheel rims with stainless steel spokes (tapered for extra strength); specially machined rear sprocket to fit the hub; chrome period handlebars with Domino levers; engine kill switch; fast action alloy Swedish throttle; NEB balanced crankshaft; NEB clutch; Amal carburettor; all new bearings, shafts, oil seals, gaskets and bushes when built; close ratio Victor GP gearbox with high first gear; electronic ignition; compression ratio ten to one; SRM piston and taper rings; and alloy square barrel TR25W primary chain case, plus other components, too numerous to mention. There is a comprehensive list of all works carried out by Richard Thomas supplied with the motorcycle with receipts. This beautifully presented twin shock scrambler is said by the vendor to be ready to race or show as the next owner wishes, and offers tremendous value when compared with trying to replicate a similar bike today. No accompanying paperwork See illustrations All lots in this sale are sold 'as is' and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions.

A Pre-War Moko Tinplate Clockwork Limousine, green and black lithographed body, chauffeur, opening side hoods with moving piston action to engine, reverse, neutral and forward gears, 'Semperit Cord' wheels, 'Moko' to radiator, 235mm long, thought to be made by Georg Adam Mangold (GAMA) and distributed by Moko, in Moko box, late 1920s, VG, some light scratches, box P, inside lid with picture of Moko Lorry from the same series

A scratch built piston engine

Bachmann Airfix Tri-ang and Hornby 00 Gauge SR Locomotives, Bachmann 31050 LNER green J72 0-6-0T No 8680, Airfix GMR GWR green varnished No 4073 'Caerphilly Castle', both in original boxes and unboxed Tri-ang LMS maroon varnished 'Princess Elizabeth' damaged piston and Hornby LNER green 0-6-0T No 8477, F-VG, boxes F (4)

A Fine Bing Live Steam 'Locomobile' Engine, with double-acting piston-valve cylinder, 2½" diameter flywheel, 9½" high over chimney, the engine frame in maroon with yellow lining, boiler in polished brass, complete with safety valve, oiler cap, drive chain and original spirit burner, G-VG, slight rusting to steel parts, some areas of paint loss, burner handle/vent pipe detached

A Fine Bing Live Steam Vertical Stationary Engine, with double-acting piston-valve cylinder, 3" diameter flywheel, 11½" high over chimney, the engine base in yellow-lined black, flywheel in maroon with yellow lining, complete with safety valve, oiler cap, whistle, water gauge glass, funnel and original spirit burner, G-VG, slight loss of nickel-plating to flywheel rim and some small areas of paint loss

the mechanical remnants of a late 19th century model paddle steamer, with vertical twin piston steam engine, boiler, prop shaft and propeller and a further smaller example

An Early XX Century Live Steam Plant (Brass Plate Attributing to "F.R. Jones" 1922), with horizontal single cylinder piston of possibly German manufacture; one inch draw, coupled to a three and half inch dia flywheel. Connected to a boiler of unknown origin with external cladding. Condition fair to good and worthy of inspection with a view to refurbishment.

THREE BOXES OF ITEMS - CIRCLIPS, PISTON RINGS, BANJOS FOR FUEL LINES ETC

A BOX OF PARTS FOR A MODEL 10, 1931 SUNBEAM, BOXED PISTON, ENGINE CASINGS ETC

5 ITEMS INC PISTON AIR PUMP 2 TIER EXTENDABLE GARMENT RAIL ETC

A late 19th Century brass refracting 'table' telescope by Thomas Cooke & Sons, York, with 3" diam brass tube, sighting scope, various interchangeable lens tubes, folding oak tripod stand with two telescopic piston 'steadies', original mahogany fitted storage box

Eight various boxed Matchbox Superfast diecasts, all housed in original all-card boxes, to include No. 60 Holden Pickup, No. 21 Renault 5TL, No. 10 Piston Popper, and various others

1933-6 Hornby No.3C Flying Scotsman 4-4-2 clockwork loco only, no tender, lighter green, black smokebox, 4-boiler bands, outline rear splasher lining, black gold nameplate. Damage to cab sides, all driving wheels replaced, bogie & pony wheels replaced with finescale non-Hornby wheels, corrosion to rods & boiler handrails, missing both piston rods. (F)

An ashtray fabricated from a Merlin engine piston as fitted to Spitfires and other aircraft, bearing an RAF crest and inscription "Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few - Winston S Churchill' 'MADE FROM A ROLLS ROYCE "MERLIN" ENGINE PISTON AS USED IN THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN - AUGUST - OCTOBER 1940", framed together with its original carton

Matchbox Rola-Matics, New 10 Piston Popper, boxed as new

Matchbox Rola-Matics, 10 Piston Popper, boxed as new

James (Derek N.) . Gloster Aircraft since 1917, 1st edition, 1971, Putnam, numerous black & white illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, covers lightly rubbed to head, 8vo, together with, Käsman (Ferdinand C.W.) , World Speed Record Aircraft, the fastest piston-engined landplanes since 1903, 1st U.K. edition, 1990, Putnam, numerous black & white illustrations, book plate to title page, original cloth in dust jacket, 8vo, and, Williams (Dennis) , Stirlings in Action with the Airborne Forces, air support for SAS and resistance operations during WWII, 1st edition, 2008, numerous black & white illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, spine lightly rubbed to head, 8vo, plus other modern aviation history &reference, including publications by Pen & Sword, PSL, Putnam, Grub Street, Airlife, Air-Britain, mostly original cloth in dust jackets, G/VG (Qty: 3 shelves)

Matchbox - ten diecast vehicles from the 1970's to include #1 Mod Rod, #10 Piston Popper, #39 Clipper, from the 67 Hot Rocker and similar, models appear to be in near mint to mint condition in very good to near mint boxes, Est 60 - £80 [10].

1960 Ariel Arrow 250cc motorcycle 433 UYW, with  history file including V5C and paperwork relating recording restoration all receipts, vendor advised its been re bored with new piston and is not yet run in

Circa 1975 Yamaha TY80 schoolboy trails motorcycle, the vendor advises this has been fitted with a new piston.

Two Stuart live steam part built single piston vertical & horizontal engines with many spare parts, accessories and instruction booklets and magazines

Nine boxed Matchbox Superfast and Rolamatics diecast models to include Rolamatics 67 Hot Rocker in green, 39 Clipper in metallic pink and 10 Piston Popper in metallic blue, Superfast 17 The Londoner, 40 Guidsman 1 in pink, 41 Siva Spydar in metallic red, 42 Tyre Fryer in metallic blue, 35 Merryweather Fire Engine and 46 Stretcha Ambulance, overall diecast excellent, boxes vg

Bristol Hercules engine parts comprising two cylinder piston liners, a con-rod/crankshaft assembly with one spare painted demonstration piece, part of a Supercharger Impeller/Gear Drive, a Piston Brake, Hammerited Relay Box and a red Pressure Container Vessel

Aluminium ashtray made from a Rolls Royce Merlin engine piston, together with three wooden World War II aircraft models with a perspex model

10 Matchbox Superfast/Rolamatics. 3, Monteverdi. 6, Mercedes 350SL. 7, Hairy Hustler. 10, Piston Popper. 11,Flying Bug. 12, Big Bull. 15, Fork Lift Truck. 16, Badger. 17, The Londoner and 18. Hondaror. All boxed, some creasing, date labels to some. Vehicles VGC-Mint. £60-80

Two Spitfire Style Fighter Aircraft Mounted On Merlin Engine Piston Tops.

A French Piston Advertising sign

Montblanc Meisterstuck, 144, three piece pen and pencil set, to include black fountain pen, ballpoint pen and pencil, the caps with a gilt clip and triple cap band, the medium nib stamped 14K, cartridge filling system with Montblanc piston converter, in original Montblanc leather case. For condition reports please go to www.peterwilson.co.uk

Montblanc, Patron of the Arts Series, Karl der Grosse, a limited edition fountain pen, no.1001/4810, issued in 2000, the silver on black resin cap and barrel overlaid gold plated pierced bands with onyx cabochon, the nib stamped 750, with a piston filling system, uninked, in original box, with service certificate, slip cover and outer packaging. For condition reports please go to www.peterwilson.co.uk

Military interest - Percussion pepper-pot piston, fold up trigger,

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Belgium, Cylindrical, smooth-bore, 12 mm cal. barrel in damask, with two, alternated bands, with brass fore-sight. Box-lock type frame of almost cylindrical shape, engraved with rinceaux. Cock, engraved as well, and piston on the right side. Both with Liege test-bed stamp on the left side. Mechanics in working order. Foldaway triggers. Ivory butts. length 17,3 cm.

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Europe, Round, brass barrel. Cock with rear piston. Iron frame with spur-trigger. Wooden grip scales. In a wooden case, lined with green cloth. length 13.5 cm.

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Europe, Round, rifled, finished, 8 mm cal. barrel; box-lock type frame, finely engraved with floral motifs and with a foldaway trigger. Grooved piston base. Ebony, grooved butt and with iron butt-plate. length 12 cm.

A model horizontal beam live steam double piston engine, mounted on a cast iron plinth, 20cm.

A model horizontal beam live steam double piston engine, mounted on a cast iron plinth, 20cm.

An interesting Employee Presentation Piece from Perkins comprising a Failed Piston Head on a plinth.

A 9ct gold De La Rue engine turned Onoto fountain pen, London 1913, total weight 20.7g. Condition report: Piston moves but no suction. General condition good, marks rubbed, nib tip worn.

A Unique Pedal Bi-Plane, By Tri-Ang Lines Bros:Made for display in Hamleys of London based on a World War I Nieuport 1761 with radial piston engine, length 170cm. Provenance: Northam Pedal Car Museum.

‡ An Alan Peters Furniture wych elm chest of drawers designed by Alan Peters OBE, rectangular section with raised side rail, five rows of piston fit drawers with hand cut dovetail joints and rounded draw pulls, sold with a copy of the auction catalogue stamped Alan Peters to drawer, 87 x 45cm, 117cm. high Provenance Commissioned from the artist by Lord Parmoor The Property of the late Lord Parmoor, Woolley and Wallis, 24th February 2009 lot 104. private collection,

‡ An Alan Peters Furniture mahogany sideboard designed by Alan Peters OBE, made in 1977, two piston fit drawers with hand-cut dovetail joints and rounded draw pulls, above hinged cupboard on square legs, stamped Alan Peters to drawer top, 122 x 47.5cm, 90.5cm. high Provenance Made for the vendor's family in 1977.

EIGHT BRASS CAMERA LENSES including an Emil Busch 12 inch Rapid Aplanat No 4 and other landscape lenses, one with piston shutter and a W Watson & Sons Ltd 6½ inch Holostigmat Series One lens in F Deckel shutter (9)++Deckel - shutter sticking at longer exposures. The other lenses with minor old scratches, dust and dents.

Vintage motoring handbooks, including The Trader Handbook and Garage Reference Book 1924 and 1925, Brown Bros Limited Motor Catalogue 1924, Piston Rings Catalogue and Directory 1935, and East London Rubber Company 1911, 1922 and 1925. (qty)

Montblanc, Patron of Art, Alexander The Great, 4810, a limited edition lacquer and gold plated fountain pen, no. 1806/4810, circa 1998, the cap with a clip, the fine two tone nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

Montblanc, Writers Edition, Jules Verne, a limited edition fountain pen, ball point pen and propelling pencil, no. 03599/18500, no. 03599/16500 and no. 3588/4500, circa 2003, with blue lacquer guilloche decoration, the fountain pen cap with a clip, the medium nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, the ball point pen and propelling pencil conforming, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

ϒMontblanc, Magical Black Widow, 88, a limited edition white gold coloured skeleton fountain pen, no. 09/88, circa 2004, stamped 750, the cap with a spider clip set with two black diamonds and a mother of pearl emblem, the medium nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, international guarantee certificate/information booklet, outer card packaging and white card box ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Montblanc, Patron of Art, JP Morgan, 4810, a limited edition silver coloured fountain pen, no. 51/4810, circa 2004, stamped 925 with common control mark, the cap with a clip and carbon decoration, the fine two tone nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

ϒMontblanc, Patron of Art, Alexander Von Humboldt, 4810, a limited edition grenadilla wood fountain pen, no. 21/4810, circa 2007, with silver coloured overlay, stamped 925 with common control mark, the cap with silver coloured clip and cap band, the medium two tone nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information.

Montblanc, Writers Edition, F. Scott Fitzgerald, a limited edition fountain pen, ball point pen and propelling pencil, no. 01192/18500, no. 01192/16500 and no. 1192/4500, circa 2002, the fountain pen cap with a clip, the medium two tone nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, the ball point pen and propelling pencil conforming, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet and outer card packaging

ϒMontblanc, Brandenburger Tor, 89, a limited edition gold coloured, blue lacquer and diamond fountain pen, no. 88/89, circa 2004, stamped 750, the cap, piece and end of barrel set with a row of diamonds, the cap with a clip and mother of pearl emblem, the medium gold coloured nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with Montblanc box, international guarantee certificate/information booklet, outer card packaging and white card box ϒ Indicates that this lot may be subject to CITES regulations when exported. Please see our Terms & Conditions for more information. 

Montblanc, Writers Edition, Virginia Woolf, a limited edition fountain pen, ball point pen and propelling pencil, no. 00007/16000, no. 00007/18000 and no. 0007/4000, circa 2006, the fountain pen cap with a ruby set gold plated clip and cap band, the medium gold coloured nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, the ball point pen and propelling pencil conforming, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

Montblanc, Patron of Art, Andrew Carnegie, 4810, a limited edition fountain pen, no. 21/4810, circa 2002, with silver coloured overlay, stamped 925, the cap with silver coloured female figure clip, the medium two tone nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

Montblanc, Writers Edition, Marcel Proust, a limited edition silver coloured and black lacquer fountain pen, no. 03708/21000, circa 1999, with engraved and engine turned decoration, the cap with a clip and double cap band, the medium two tone nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

Montblanc, Patron of Art, Pope Julius II, 4810, a limited edition fountain pen, no. 21/4810, circa 2005, with gold plated overlay, the cap with a clip, the medium gold coloured nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, international service certificate/service guide booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

Montblanc, Writers Edition, Oscar Wilde, a limited edition fountain pen and ball point pen, no. 05352/20000 and no. 05332/13000, circa 1994, the fountain pen cap with gold plated clip and double cap band, the gold coloured nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, the ball point pen conforming, each with a Montblanc box