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A large working steam model of a stone breaking machine including boiler, piston, etc, mounted on a display board with various buildings, platform 66 x 66cm.

A & AEF : a collection of memorabilia comprising: a 'Probe Probane' relief armorial, a presentation Apprentice Training Scheme cased apparatus, a Technical Services Division aircraft piston-head mounted on a display base and other items

An exhibition award winning 5 inch gauge model of a London North Western Railway Teutonic Class 2-2-2-0 tender locomotive No 1304 'Jeanie Deans', built by Mr David Roberts of Eccles.Manchester. The silver soldered copper boiler fitted with stainless steel radiant superheaters, water feed via two injectors feeding into backhead check valves, which is as fitted to the full size locomotives. Fittings including water sight gauge, normal on the LNW, regulator,whistle fitted high near the cab roof, screw reverser controls as per the high pressure engines, the low pressure cylinder is fitted with slip eccentric gear which cannot be reversed by the driver when stationary. Chassis having three cylinders fitted with inverted Joy valve gear , high pressure cylinders 1 3/16th diameter by 2 1/8 in stroke.Low pressure cylinder 2 5/8th diameter by 2 1/8th stroke. Cylinder lubrication is by a double ram oscillating pump underneath the engine, with separate feeds to the high pressure steam chests. The oil tank is filled by a pipe on the left hand side. There is in addition provision for oiling the HP cylinders by removing the screw over the cylinders. The low pressure piston can be lubricated by oiling down the blast pipe, this valve being of the balanced type. The tender is of timber framed construction, the timbers joined by steel angles; an archaic method by 1890, but used on all Webb's tenders. The draw is transmitted from the loco by two steel rods to the rear hook to avoid strains on the woodwork . The locomotive finely finished with fitted hand rails, steps and lamp irons. -360-334 Awards: The locomotive was awarded Second Prize at the Midlands Exhibition, 1996, and a Silver Medal at the Model Engineer Exhibition, Olympia, in December 1998 . * Original full size Locomotive history: LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY 3-Cylinder Compound Express Passenger Locomotive 'Jeanie Deans 'Teutonic" Class. -360-334 The old London & North Western had ten of these engines. They were built at the company s Crewe Works in 1889-90 under the direction of Francis Webb, Chief Mechanical Engineer and were modified versions of the earlier Dreadnought class. -360 The engines used Webb s system of compounding, in which steam from the boiler passes to the two outside cylinders, driving the back wheels. The exhaust passes to a single cylinder driving the centre axle. The axles were not coupled so all the initial starting effort was provided by the back wheels and, in addition the low pressure cylinder was fitted with a slip eccentric and could not be reversed from the cab, making the engines notoriously bad starters. -360-334 Despite their faults, the Teutonics are regarded as the best of Webb s 3-cylinder compounds and hauled many of the North-Western s principal expresses throughout the eighteen-nineties. After Webb s retirement in 1903 his successor quickly scrapped these engines. Jeanie Deans was broken up in 1906. * Jeanie Deans is the heroine of Sir Walter Scott s novel Heart of Midlothian , the engine being exhibited in Edinburgh in 1890. -360-334

A fine exhibition quality model of the British Railways Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 Tender Locomotive No 92220 Evening Star , professionally built to an exceptionally high standard by Mr Ron Martin of Bristol and completed in 1992 after five years of work. Research involved fifteen trips to see the original engine - nearly two thousand photographs were taken in the course of preparing drawings, the client's brief was to create the finest model possible of the last steam locomotive built by British Railways. The locomotive fitted with a Kingswood silver soldered copper boiler with four element radiant super-heater, 90 psi working pressure and twin injectors fitted. Finely detailed cab, prototypically authentic including scale backhead fittings, twin water gauges with linked shutoff valves, pressure & vacuum gauges with BR(W) detailing to the face, lever-operated sliding firehole doors with drop plate, glazed windows with hinged armrests, wooden crew seat and leather padded driver s seat with kit locker beneath, planked cab floor. Vacuum brake and blower valves on stand beside driver's seat, screw reverser with calibrated cut off indicator. Chassis features cast iron cylinders with piston valves operated by Walschaert's gear, steam-operated drain cocks, finely finished and fluted motionwork, lubrication by a pair of replica Wakefield lubricators with sight level glasses. Axles run on roller bearings with working leaf springs. A BR1-G type 5000 gallon six wheel tender with finely riveted tank, fitted folding side doors, hand brake, water pick up control to working water scoop with security chain on the operating handle and counterbalanced weigh-shaft which allowed the fireman to raise and lower the heavy scoop quickly at speed, latched door fittings, steps, hand rails, lamp irons, rear ladder, leaf spring suspension, couplings, connection hoses and vacuum hoses. The model is finely finished in British Railways green livery, hand lined and signwritten including cabside numbers and British Railways emblem on the tender. Smoke deflectors carry the Evening Star nameplate, along with dedication plates commemorating the original locomotive s naming by K.W.C.Grand of the British Transport Commission. Smokebox carries Pines Express headboard and 82F shed plate, detailed rivet-work, fitted steps, hand rails, coupling and vacuum hoses. Length 260 cm Cab width 35 cm Boiler History: Full boiler history and paperwork will be available for inspection at the auction rooms. Kingswood Boiler No. KB94013 with certificated history from 1994 to current day. Steam test certificate valid to the 21st of March 2016. Hydraulic test certificate valid to the 19th of July 2018. Whilst the engine has spent much of its life on display, it was built as a running model and has proved a fine performer on the track - its last outing was in July of this year at the Echills Wood Railway's "Standard Gauge Weekend" event. Built as one of a legendary pair, her sister locomotive is in a private collection in Switzerland. * The British Railways BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for British Railways by Robert Riddles. The Class 9F was the last in a series of standardized locomotive classes designed for British Railways during the 1950s, and was intended for use on fast, heavy freight trains over long distances. It was one of the most powerful steam locomotive types ever constructed in Britain, and successfully performed its intended duties. The class earned a nickname of 'Spaceships', due to its size and shape. At various times during the 1950s the 9Fs worked passenger trains with great success, indicating the versatility of the design, sometimes considered to represent the ultimate in British steam development. Several experimental variants were constructed in an effort to reduce costs and maintenance, although these met with varying degrees of success. The total number built was 251, production being shared between Swindon (53) and Crewe Works (198). The last of the class, 92220 Evening Star , was the final steam locomotive to be built by British Railways, in 1960. Withdrawals began in 1964, with the final locomotives removed from service in 1968. Several examples have survived into the preservation era in varying states of repair, including Evening Star .

A Mamod static live steam engine, driving a doubled piston fly-wheel, base W. 22cm

A percussion pocket pistol dating: mid-19th Century provenance: Europe Smooth, cylindrical, twisted, turn-off, 12 mm cal. barrel; box-lock type frame with rear hammer slightly off-centre (piston missing), the sides engraved with racemes and outlined; foldaway trigger; grooved, wooden grip chiselled with palmette.dimensions: length 15 cm. Starting Price: €150 Please note commission bids lower than the start price will not be accepted.

A multipurpose tool for percussion pistols dating: mid-19th Century provenance: Europe Iron tool with turn-off piston device, two screwdrivers and needle for the vent.dimensions: length chiuso 8 cm. Starting Price: €50 Please note commission bids lower than the start price will not be accepted.

A 1950s model airliner with a wing span of 14 inches mounted on an alloy aircraft piston

A Dial Gauge and brackets, used for piston setting.

Militaria inc WW1 Trench Compass 'F Baker & Son Makers London 1917 N IV'. A Temperature Guage W/D stamped in leather case by Taylor of Rochester NY USA. USAAF WW2 Decals (modern) x8, A bell 'Cast in metal from German Aircraft shot down over Britain 1939-1945'. Plus an RAF Ash Tray 'Made from a Rolls Royce Merlin engine piston as used in the Battle of Britain August - October 1940'. (qty)

A rare Montblanc Meisterstück L139 "Long Window" Fountain Pen, c.1940, black celluloid cap and barrel, long ink window, two white and one yellow cap bands, piston filler, large white metal 4810 nib, end piece imprinted "D.R.P. 652405 - L 139 - OB", 5¼in (13.5cm) long, together with a Montblanc Pix propelling pencil (2) The Meisterstück L139 "Long Window" Fountain Pen is a Montblanc classic, greatly prized by vintage pen aficionados, and the pen that inspired the Hemingway Writers Series design. This was Montblanc's top of the line pen when it was introduced in 1938, and was originally retailed for 45 Reichsmarks (approx. $20 US). THIS LOT WILL BE SOLD ON SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER STARTING AT 10.30AM UK TIME

A 1951 Norton Big 4, registration number VAS 420, frame number F339832, silver and black. Norton's Model 1 or more commonly known as Big 4 was manufactured between 1907 & 1954 in various forms. This particular model range saw service with The British Army during WWII and became a firm favourite back in civvy street where they found favour pulling many a sidecar outfit. This particular post WWII example has been restored by the vendor to a good standard whilst in his 20 year ownership. During the restoration the engine was rebuilt top and bottom with a new piston supplied by F W Thornford & Son Ltd. Since the restoration the machine has seen little use and will require general recommissioning before taking to the road once again. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration

A 1976 Maico 440cc motocrosser, yellow. This classic twin shock scrambler has been restored by the vendor to a high standard and the motorcycle is in race ready condition. During the sympathetic restoration the machine has been kept as standard as possible. The engine has received new crank bearings and seals, it has been rebored and fitted with a Wossner 82.92mm high compression piston (part number 8099D100), a new primary chain, a new Bing carburettor, a reconditioned stator coil, a new ignition coil, the frame was powder coated, new swing arm bearings were fitted, a new exhaust system was fitted, new tyres were also fitted with other components being either recommissioned or serviced as necessary. After all of this hard work the Maico has had a couple of shake down outings and is said by the vendor to now be running very well and ready for some serious action. Maicos are very popular and capable machines in the right hands and this restored example is ready to be used in anger. No accompanying paperwork See illustration

A 1957 BSA M21, registration number UNA 443, frame number BM20S 6626, engine number BM21 7577, black/cream. BSA's 600cc post WWII side valve singles were dependable sloggers and found favour with customers who needed a reliable machine to pull a sidecar. This example was originally supplied by F W Thornford & Sons Ltd and has been restored by the vendor to a good standard. During the restoration the engine has been rebuilt with a new piston (STD) and bearings, the MAG has been rewound and the bike has been resprayed, and numerous other items have been replaced. The BSA comes to auction with a BSA dating certificate and the original RF60. V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustration

A 1966 Gilera Giubileo 150cc 5V Sport Extra, registration number FHJ 511D, yellow with bronze frame. This rare Gilera has formed part of a large private collection. It was last used in 2014, when the vendor informs us that it was running well. It benefits from an engine rebore, with new piston, which still requires further running in a five speed gearbox and alloy wheels. Its last MOT expired in ***May 2013 (not 2015)***, and now will require general fettling and the usual safety checks before passing its new MOT and taking to the road. It is now unfortunately, only reluctantly for sale due to the owner's ill health. V5C, no MOT, tax exempt See illustration

A live steam Bowman Models wooden hulled launch “SNIPE”. 60cm overall in red and white lacquered finish, aluminium streamlined superstructure and funnel, covering brass boiler with simple single piston attached to a single propeller, complete with brass ratchet controlled rudder, fitted to stern wooden cover on which is a metal Bowman company trademark. GC for age some light wear to lacquer. Plate 2

c 171 Tan Duradon (?) headsail by J. Lawrence. Rope luff; piston hanks. Acquired at BBC auction of Hornblower sets. 47’x21’6”x34’.

Flax canvas headsail. Rope luff with chromed piston hanks. Marked ‘Jolie Brise?’, but stencilled marks on corners seem to be Spanish, with English added later. 29’x12’9”x21’3”.

Twelve boxed Matchbox Superfast diecast, some boxes are worn and considered a/f with end flaps missing, models to include; No.42 Tyre Fryer, No.1 Mod Rod, No.34 Vantastic, No.10 Piston Popper etc

Collection of Formula 1 Ornamental Engine Parts, to include Brabham Grand Prix Plug 1982 paper weight, Brabham Inlet and Exhaust Valve Paper weight, Brabahm Piston Ash Tray and a Nelson Piquet Italian Grand Prix Piston/Conrod on marble effect base

Arts and Crafts Pewter Three Piece Service and Bronze Steam Engine Piston Sleeves and

WHITE (Graham): 'R-2800.. Pratt & Witney's Dependable Masterpiece..'; Airlife, 2001. 4to, pub. cloth in dustjacket, VG; WHITE (Graham): 'Allied Aircraft Piston Engines of World War II..'; Airlife, 1995. 4to, orig. cloth with dustjacket, VG; PAGET (Victor W., 1st. Lieut.): 'Aviation Engines..'; New York, Norman W. Henley, 1919. 8vo pub. red cloth, rubbed; LOENING (Grover Cleveland): 'Mono-Planes and Bi-Planes.. Their Design, Construction & Operation..'; London & New York, 1911. 8vo, pub. blue cloth, rubbed and marked; together with approx. sixty five other books over two shelves, largely technical books and manuals on engines and aero-dynamics of various periods, to include: a broken run of 'Aircraft Engines of the World..' from 1941-70 with some duplicates. (Quantity: two shelves)

Early Large Japanese Hand painted Piston filled pen, 13cm Length

Matchbox Superfast No.10 Ford Mustang Piston Popper Pre-Production Model - metallic dark blue body, amber windows, white interior, bare metal base with "Superfast" branding rather than production issue "Rola-matics" branding

A quantity of Mamod live steam items Comprising live steam stationary engine on red metal base with two pistons driving a single wheel, a further stationary engine with a single piston driving a wheel, a boxed model power press, boxed miniature polishing machine and an unboxed hammer.

A Scratch built 20th Century livesteam steam engine With single piston driving one large single wheel based on a mid 19th Century design, painted green on rectangular oak plinth base, length 33cm, height 28cm. (illustrated)

BSA D7 1967, VENDOR STATES THE BIKE HAS HAD NEW PISTON RINGS, PRIMARY CHAIN AND BATTERY BUT REQUIRES FURTHER WORK, WITH V5C NO RESERVE

A Webley 'Mark 1' air pistol, marked to the piston Webley and Scott Ltd, Birmingham 4 with interchangeable barrel to suit both 0.22 and 0.177 pellets, circa 1958 with a small quantity of 80 - 100 - 0.177 pellets - Est £80 - £100

A 0.22 calibre Webley 'PREMIER' air pistol, marked to the piston Webley and Scott Ltd, Birmingham in original box with instructions and parts list, with pellets and darts, circa 1968 - Est £80 - £100

Aurora, 88 Demonstrator, a limited edition transparent fountain pen, no. 1783, with a transparent cap and barrel, the cap with a gold plated cap band and clip, the medium nib stamped 18K, piston filling system, uninked, in original box, with a bottle of ink and outer sleeve

Omas, T2 Paragon, 75th anniversary, a limited edition fountain pen, no.146/750, 2000, with facetted titanium cap and barrel, gold plated Greek key trim, and 18 carat gold nib, piston filler, in a lacquered blue box

Pelikan, 1050, a black lacquer fountain pen, the black lacquer barrel with gilt trim, the cap stamped 925, two colour nib stamped 18C, with a piston filling system, in a Pelikan box with ink

Pelikan, Toledo, an engraved and black resin fountain pen, the engraved barrel with a black blind cap, the black cap with double cap bands , and nib stamped 18c M, with a piston filling system, in a Pelikan case with certificate

Montblanc, Writers Edition, Oscar Wilde, a limited edition three piece set, no. 28702/20,000, issued in 1994, the fountain pen with a black and cream marbled body with black caps fitted gold plated bands, the nib stamped 750, with a piston filling system, uninked, in original box, with service certificate, slip cover and outer packaging

Montblanc, Meisterstuck, Writers Edition, Voltaire, a limited edition fountain pen, no 15311/20000, issued in 1995, the black resin barrel and cap with engraved trim, the nib stamped 18K, with a piston filling system, in a Montblanc box with paperwork and outer card packaging

Montblanc, Writers Edition, Alexandre Dumas, a limited edition fountain pen, no.13331/20000, issued in 1996, the black and marbled resin body with gold plated mounts, the medium nib stamped 750, with a piston filling system, uninked, in original box, with slip cover

Montblanc, Writers Edition, Feodor Dostoevsky, a limited edition fountain pen, ballpoint, rollerball and pencil, all edition no. 2807, bar pencil no. 2806, issued in 1997, the fountain pen with a crosshatched pattern etched in lines to the black resin body, the gold plated clips set with a blue cabochon, the medium nib stamped 750, with a piston filling system, uninked bar, the roller ball which has been used, in original boxes, with service certificates, slip covers and outer packaging

Montblanc, Patron of the Arts Series, Prince Regent, a limited edition fountain pen, no. 0102/4810, issued in 1995, the blue resin cap and barrel with silver gilt filigree overlay, the nib stamped 18K, with a piston filling system, uninked, in a Montblanc lacquer display box, with paperwork, outer card printed sleeve and white card sleeve

Montblanc, Patron of the Arts 888 Series, Andrew Carnegie, a limited edition fountain pen , no.818/888, issued in 2002, the resin barrel and cap with white gold overlay, the clip in the form of a nude woman, the medium nib stamped 18k, with a piston filling system, uninked, in a Montblanc lacquer box with paperwork and outer card packaging

Montblanc, Meisterstuck, Artisan Series, L'Aubrac, a special edition fountain pen, in cooperation with the Forge de Laguiole, the grandille wood cap and barrel, accented with silver coloured rivets, with engraved foliate trim, and a mother of pearl Montblanc emblem to the cap end, the nib stamped 750, with a piston filling system, uninked, in its original Montblanc wooden box with paperwork and outer card packaging

Montblanc, Year of the Golden Dragon, a limited edition fountain pen, no. 1010/2000, issued in 2000, black resin barrel and cap, the barrel with a clip modelled as a gold coloured dragon with a freshwater cultured pearl in it's mouth, the medium nib stamped 18K, with a piston filling system, uninked, the dragon stamped 750, in a Montblanc lacquer display box, with international reply card, outer card box and outer white card sleeve

Montblanc, Sakura, a limited edition Meissen porcelain fountain pen, no. 137/333, circa 2001, the cap and barrel hand painted with cherry blossoms, the cap with a gold plated clip and bands, the medium nib stamped 18K, piston filling system, uninked, in original Montblanc box, with information booklet, international reply card, outer card packaging and white outer card box

Twelve Matchbox Superfast 1:75 series boxed,5 Seafire, black exhausts, 6 AMX Javelin, 8 De Tomaso Pantera, 10 Rolamatics Piston Popper, 28 Rolamatics Stoat,33 Datsun 126X, 35 Rolamatics Fandango, 38 Armoured Jeep, 49 Chop Suey Chopper, 54 Personnel Carrier,67 Rolamatics Hot Rocker Capri and 73 Rolamatics Weasel ,all the models and boxes are in mint to near mint condition (12 items)

Twelve Matchbox Superfast 1:75 series boxed,10 Rolamatics Piston Popper,11 Flying VW Bug, 13 Snorkel Fire Engine, 19 Road Dragster,30 Beach Buggy, 35 Rolamatics Fandango, 43 Steam Locomotive, 48 Sambron Jacklift, 58 Faun Dump truck, 61 Blue Shark, 67 Datsun 260-Z and 71 Cattle Truck all the models and boxes are in mint to near mint condition (12 items)

A live steam scale model of a river launch: the ribbed hull with plank and pinned decking enclosing single piston engine, water tank and boiler, the hull painted white to water line and red beneath, 99cm long, together with cradle and associated scratch built carry case. (restored).

STUART TURNER PRE-WAR STEAM POWERED PLANT, the horizontal boiler on black metal housing and fitted with pressure gauge and safety valve, powering a horizontal single piston none-oscillating engine applied with small brass plate 'Stuart Turner Ltd. makers Henley on Thames, driving a cog and cog wheel on base with brass safety/hand rail, detachable chimney, 10 1/2" (26.7cm) wide x 9" (22.9cm) high over chimney in a contemporary cloth covered card box and lid

A stationary model steam engine, Product Of Mersey Model Co, Liverpool, steam powered piston drive wheel, with burner and fuel dropper, boxed

Two vintage aluminium ashtrays, one a the top of a piston and the second with two figures and the caption "Oh"

Registration : PK02 URP Chassis Number : ZD4RP00002S102254 Engine Number : R0959324 Odometer reading : 25,120  Estimate : £2,000 - £3,000 The Aprilia RSV Mille was manufactured from 1998 to 2003 and. offered in three versions, RSV Mille, RSV Mille R, and RSV Mille SP. The first RSV Mille (ME) was made from 1998 to 2000, the updated RSV Mille (RP) from 2001 to 2002 and the last update was made in 2003. With a 998cc, 60° V-twin engine built by the Austrian company Rotax, the RSV Mille was the first large displacement motorcycle made by Aprilia that up to then had made up to 250cc engines. This same engine was used unmodified in the Tuono and in slightly modified form in the SL1000 Falco. The Mille featured a type of slipper clutch which worked by using a vacuum on a closed throttle from the inlet manifold to give the effect of slipper clutch but only on a closed throttle. The first changes were made in 2001 when the fairing was restyled adding wind deflectors to improve airflow. The fuel tank was changed to a plastic item and the rear shock on both the standard and the 'R' models was revised. In 2002, the front brake calipers were changed to Brembo Monobloc four-pad callipers, each piston having a separate pad gave an increase in braking performance and feel. This hugely sporting machine has a number of modifications which just go to enhance the look and feel of this already stylish example. These include a number of carbon fibre sections and a more toned-down matt black paint work. It is also worth noting that this is the larger engined model with a 1000cc, V-twin motor and a Datatag electronic security system installed. Supplied with a V5 registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until May 2016, this striking and extremely rapid sports bike is now available for its next brave owner. 

Registration : 108 YUR Chassis Number : 9698 Engine Number : 11127 Odometer reading : 21,274 miles Estimate : £5,500 - £7,500   In 1933, Velocette decided to introduce a new line of overhead valve machines in order to cut production costs and make a more affordable motorcycle. The K-Series was expensive to produce, requiring selective hand assembly of the shaft-and-bevel camshaft drive; it was determined that a simpler OHV design would be quicker to build and require less skilled labour to assemble. The first of these new machines was the MOV, using a 250cc engine of 'square' dimensions. It was an immediate success, having lively performance for the time and proved a reliable machine with excellent road manners. Velocette went on to build a 350cc version for use primarily by the British army.   It is one of these that is the basis for this modified version. Whilst the frame and ancillaries are correct, it was an MAC in origin but has now been converted to the far more desirable and better performing MOV specification with a 250cc engine installed. It also has a new cylinder head, cylinder and piston and is reported to run very well indeed with a very lively motor. Restored just two years ago, all chrome work, exhaust and paintwork is in good condition and the motorcycle, overall, presents well. It has been carefully maintained by a long standing Velocette enthusiast and forms part of a fascinating collection of these classic English motorcycles. 

Registration : V550 DRU Chassis Number : CGVF400AAXV000167 Engine Number : F4000215 Estimate : £21,000 - £25,000 Introduced in 1998, the MV Agusta F4 was the motorcycle that resurrected the legendary name of MV Agusta. It was designed by Massimo Tamburini at the MV Agusta's famed Cagiva Research Centre in San Marino; Tamburini having been previously responsible for the design of the Ducati 916. The engine of the new MV, a liquid cooled in line four cylinder with double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, electronic multipoint fuel injection and induction discharge electronic ignition was designed to be made three different capacities; 749.5cc, 998cc and 1,078cc. It was influenced by the 1990-1992 Ferrari Formula One engine and is one of few production superbikes to feature a four-valves-per-cylinder engine with hemispherical combustion chambers. It is also unique in that it is the only motorcycle engine currently in production to feature radial valves, a feature taken from the Ferrari Formula One engine. Power output of the initial model, the750, was 126bhp at 12,500rpm, enabling it to reach a top speed of 170mph with 0-60 achievable in 3.1 seconds and a standing quarter mile in less than eleven seconds. The first F4 model released to the public was the F4 750 Serie Oro on May 1999, of which only 300 examples were produced and just twenty one of those imported into the UK. With the bodywork resplendent in the traditional MV Agusta livery of red and silver, many parts such as the swinging arm, frame side plates and wheels were made of magnesium and anodised gold - hence the name 'Oro' (Italian for gold). The fuel tank, fairing, seat cover, front mud guard and air box were made of carbon fibre which enabled the weight to be kept under 400 lb - an extraordinarily light weight for a road going superbike. The Showa front forks were specially made for MV Agusta and feature quickly detachable axle clamps while the rear suspension was manufactured by Sachs. Six piston (front) and four piston (rear) brake calipers were provided by Nissin. Contemporary road tests enthused over the F4's incredible handling, and were confident that the new MV would be a success, securing the future of the MV Agusta name. The F4 750 Serie Oro was considered to be one of the best sports bikes in the world at the time of its release and the bike offered here today is number 167 of the 300 produced. The vendor, a connoisseur of sporting motorcycles and competitor on the gruelling Paris-Dakar Rally, is the original owner, having been fortunate enough to be selected from the waiting list for the launch of the eagerly awaited new MV Agusta. The bike is in as-new condition, having covered a mere 1,200km from new and used for long trips only. For the past few years the MV has taken pride of place in the vendor's sitting room; perhaps the ideal storage conditions. UK registered from new, the MV comes with a V5C registration certificate and we are informed by the vendor that a full service will be carried out before the auction, coupled with a MoT test certificate. This is an exceptionally rare motorcycle and, as the first example of the revived MV Agusta, is sure to become very desirable and a true collector's item. It can, surely, only increase in value. 

Registration : SV4580 Chassis Number : J681 Engine Number : D2479 Estimate : £4,500 - £6,500 The BSA Sloper, so named because of its inclined cylinder configuration, was launched in 1927 and was designed by Harold Briggs, who had joined BSA from the Daimler car company. Initially available only as a 500 (or S series), the Sloper was a very influential design, with two of its key features becoming widely copied; the inclined engine (hence the name 'Sloper') and the saddle tank, which enabled a low seating position, improving the centre of gravity and handling. The first models featured a 493cc (80x98mm) engine and a single port cylinder-head, topped by a cast-aluminum cover for the rockers but featuring exposed valve springs. Alongside the cast iron cylinder barrel were plated tubes to cover the pushrods. Gentle camshaft contours and wide bases on the tappets helped to achieve a quiet and smooth running engine and the large crankcase accommodated a big and heavy flywheel, to aid low speed torque. The gearbox contained three speeds and the wet sump lubrication system featured separate, hand operated metering. Offering good performance and handsome looks, the Sloper quickly established itself as a rider's favourite. There was also the option of a specially tuned engine with higher compression ratio and special cams. A 349cc (L series) version was offered from 1929 and the engines now featured a fashionable two port cylinder head with twin exhausts and fishtail silencers. For 1930 chrome plate replaced nickel on all the bright work and there was a new frame with a forged steel spine in place of the previous duplex type. The Sloper range had increased to six models by 1930 but was reduced thereafter and by the time of the Sloper's demise in 1935 there were just two models, both of 595cc; one overhead-valve, the other, a side -valve. This rare 1929 L29 model 350 was actually delivered in December 1928 to a Mr. Waldson, according to the factory despatch records. It was recorded as being in Pembrokeshire from 1992 until 2008 when it was purchased by the vendor who, after riding a Sloper at the VMCC Training Day at Curbourough in 2007, said he was so impressed by the forgiving nature of the Sloper that he decided he must have one. It has since been used in many VMCC events including the prestigious Banbury Run in 2009, 2012 and 2013. Work done to the BSA, while in the vendor's hands, includes an engine overhaul involving the fitment of a new piston, cylinder liner, valves , springs and guides; a rebuild of the Lucas MDB1 magdyno and renewal of the steering head bearings. The BSA comes with a V5C and a history file which includes receipts for the work described above. Ready for a new owner to ride and enjoy, the BSA is offered for sale at a very attractive estimate. 

West German Champion Record - 12 Shot Repeater Air Pistol 177 cal. with Spring - Piston Side Lever Wood Grips, Magazine Feb and all the Stamp pings. Number 00333. c.1980's.

Hirtenberger HP 40 Silver Star, double ball bearing crankshaft, single ring piston, new in box.

Cosworth piston from Ayrton Senna's 1993 Australian Grand Prix winning McLaren MP4-8, HBE 516 AYRTON SENNA WINNER AUSTRALIAN GP 1993 engraved inside, fuel carbon deposits on top, with a 17cm. 7in. square carbon fibre plinth bearing a small brass plaque inscribed AYRTON SENNA, also a letter of provenance written by the Cosworth mechanic responsible for its removal (3) Following his untimely death at Imola on Mayday 1994, the 1993 Australian GP proved to be Ayrton Senna's last ever Formula 1 race win and the last time he would score World Championship points.

Perkins Engines components, comprising piston assemblies, filters, etc, with gaskets, bearings, etc, (3 boxes)

West German Champion Record - 12 Shot Repeater Air Pistol 177 cal. with Spring - Piston Side Lever Wood Grips, Magazine Feb and all the Stamp pings. Number 00333. c.1980's.

A Rolls Royce Merlin piston ashtray with Battle of Britain inscription and R.A.F emblem

Military and General Aviation. A group of mainly soft covered books and booklets to include Chant & Batchelor 'Piston Engine Airliners', Pilot's Manual for F4U Corsair, Luftwaffe in World War II', Dressel 'Stuka!', MacDonald 'Famous Bombers of the Second World War II', David Charles 'Seven Decades of Powered Flight', Bowyer 'Aviation Photo Album', Camouflage and Markings of Luftwaffe Aircraft, Volume One Day Fighters (Japanese), Foster 'Strike Command at Nato's Front Line', Scutts 'Messerschmitt BF109', Cross Scarborough & Robertson 'P51 Mustang', Volksjager 'Heinkel HE162', three Aero Series booklets, Heinkel HE100, Messerschmitt ME163 and FW190, Bower's 'The DC3', 'Fighter's Defending the Reich', Robertson 'Aviation Archaeology', Boehme 'JG7 The World's First Jet Fighter Unit', 'Luftwaffe at War', 'Night Fighters over the Reich', 'Eagles over North Africa and the Mediterranean' and 'Blitzkrieg in the West', B. L. Davis 'Luftwaffe Air Crews Battle of Britain 1940', Dymot 'Fleet Airarm', Burgess & Saunders 'Battle over Sussex 1940', Griehl 'German Jets of World War II', Ethel '50 Classic War Birds', Green 'Modelling the Messerschmitt BF110', Filpott 'German Fighters over England' and 'German Maritime Aircraft'. (30 Volumes) CONDITION REPORT: All fair to good, detailed condition report on request.

Five Parker pens; two 51s, one Slimfold, one silver cased and one piston fill.