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Chilcotts
Lot 117

A Devon Regiment group of five Medals, awarded to 4122 Private R J Reddaway  comprising: India General Service Medal, two clasps Tirah 1897-98 and Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Queen's South Africa Medal, two clasps Defence of Ladysmith and Belfast, W.W.I trio, to 14992 R. J. Reddaway, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, together with a quantity of associated ephemera including eight French embroidered 'silk' postcards, a photograph of the recipient in later life wearing the medals, and The Pocket Gospel of St. John "Active Service" 1914-1915 edition (a lot) Note: Mr Reddaway came from Great Torrington, North Devon, were he was a stone mason.

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Chilcotts
Lot 67

Antiquarian  Books; 'The Commentaries of C.Julius Caesar's Commentaries of His Warres in Gallia, and the Civile Warres betwixt him and Pompey', translated by Clement Edmonds, printed by R. Daniel, London, 1655, rebound in gilt tooled leather.

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Chilcotts
Lot 392

Dapol: Seven ‘00’ gauge Locomotives, D1 L.& Y. Class B7 Pug Locomotive 0-4-0ST 11217 L.M.S. black, D2 ex L.& Y. 0-4-0 Pug Locomotive 51241 B,R. black,  D71 0-6-0 Terrier 32640 B.R. black,  D72 0-6-0 Terrier 6 G.W.R. green, J-94 Class 0-6-0ST “Warrington” 150 War Department black, J-94 Class 0-6-0ST 68077 B.R. Black, and D/3 4-6-0 County Class locomotive “County of Worcester” 1029 G.W.R. green, all boxed and in good condition (7)

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Chilcotts
Lot 122

A W.W.I Memorial Plaque or 'Death Penny' named to William Mitchell, together with two pairs of W.W.I Medals, British War Medal and Victory Medal, awarded to 2823 Pte. E. G. Herridge, Devon. R., and 18501 Pte. W. W. Humphries. A.S.C. (5)

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Chilcotts
Lot 13

Reid (Pat R, M.B.E., M.C); 'Colditz, The Colditz Story and The Latter Days', Hodder and Stoughton 1974, with author's ink signature.

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Chilcotts
Lot 341

Hornby Railways: R.369 “00” gauge B.R. 3-Car Diesel Multiple Unit Pack, comprising R.689 Motor Brake Composite (powered), R.690 Motor Composite and R.688 Trailer Second, sealed in original box.

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Leighton Hall Auctions
Lot 192

Wedgwood large blue on white Queensware trumpet vase, 28cm tall, with Aynsley D Jones fruit scene plate and Royal Albert Flower of the Month cake plate (3). In good condition with no obvious damage or restoration. Some surface wear, R. Albert 2nds.

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Leighton Hall Auctions
Lot 363

'Handbook of The Austin Sixteen Light-Six', 1930 version. Some slight staining throughout. Page 13 slight teat to R H bottom corner, repaired with archive tape, page 14 more staining than other pages. Otherwise complete and reasonably clean for age.

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Leighton Hall Auctions
Lot 395

Early 20th century 'D R G M' cine projector / magic lantern style item, with electrics to rear, 44cm tall.

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Chilcotts
Lot 423

Corgi: No.97700 Jaguar Through the Years – 3 Jaguar Models, boxed, together with fifty-four collectors diecast model vehicles, including Corgi Classics sports cars (14), Solido classic cars (16), Exclusive First Editions buses (7), Dinky classic cars (4), etc, all boxed and in good condition, together with Tri-ang Railways R.50 "Princess Victoria" locomotive, boxed (54)

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Chilcotts
Lot 315

Hornby Railways: An “00” gauge R.763 L.M.S. 4-2-2 Locomotive and tender (Ex Caledonian) No.14010, boxed, and three other locomotives, R.350 S.R. 4-4-0 L.1 Locomotive, R.857 2-6-0 Ivatt Class 2 Locomotive and tender, and R.868 S.R. 0-4-4 M.7. Tank Locomotive, together with twenty-two passenger coaches and goods wagons, etc, all boxed (26)

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Chilcotts
Lot 412

Four boxed John Deere 1:16 scale models by Speccast and ERTL, including a Model 44 plow, model 55ABH plow, a model FB grain drill and an ERTL 420 crawler, together with 3 unboxed John Deere models; A model D Tractor, a model BR Tractor and a model R plough (7)

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Chilcotts
Lot 172

H.M.Queen Elizabeth II and H.R.H.The Duke of Edinburgh: a collection of nineteen Christmas cards, each with twin gilt ciphers to cover and colour photographs of members of the Royal family and autopen-signed ‘Elizabeth R (year date) Philip’, with  envelopes; dates: 1966-1969, 1972, 1973, 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987-1990, 1992-1994, together with a piece of Royal Wedding Cake, Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson, 23rd July 1986, in box with packaging and accompanying card, card in poor condition, (20) Provenance: Mrs Deborah Bean (née King), CVO, Head of Information and Correspondence Section, Private Secretary’s Office – Lady Clerk to the Assistant Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Chilcotts
Lot 389

Four ERTL diecast 1:16 scale John Deere models comprising: a 1940 12A combine, a 1915 model R Waterloo Boy Tractor, No 559, a 620 Tractor and a model 1930 GP Standard tractor, all in original display boxes, together with a novelty John Deere cast iron money box (5)

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Chilcotts
Lot 309

Hornby Railways: Five “00” gauge Locomotives, R.061 4-6-0 Class 5P5F Locomotive and Tender, R.072 B.R. Class 25 Diesel-Electric Locomotive, R.080 B.R. Class 29 Diesel Locomotive, R.150 4-6-2 Class B12 Locomotive and Tender, and R.154 SR Class N15 Locomotive and Tender ‘Sir Dinadan’, all boxed (5)

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Chilcotts
Lot 102

A Queen's South Africa medal, three clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal and Wittebergen, awarded to Pte. J. R. Vance. Border Horse.

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Chilcotts
Lot 308

Hornby Railways: Four “00” gauge Locomotives and tenders, R.063 B.R. Standard Class 7P6F 4-6-2  ‘Britannia’, R.357 L.M.S. Patriot Class 5XP 4-6-0 ‘Duke of Sutherland’, R.077 G.W.R 0-4-0 Tank No.101, R.353 L.B.S.C. Class E2 0-6-0T, together with R.738 Ferry Van, all boxed (5)

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Chilcotts
Lot 314

Tri-ang Hornby: Six “00” gauge Locomotives, R.251 0-6-0 Locomotive with R.33 Tender, R.350 4-4-0 Locomotive and R.36 Tender, R.356S “Battle of Britain” Class Locomotive “Winston Churchill” with R.38 Tender, R.754 0-4-4 Class Tank Locomotive,  R.864 L.M.S. 4-6-2 “Coronation” Locomotive (blue), and R.871 L.M.S. 4-6-2 “King George VI” Coronation Locomotive (maroon), together with sixteen Tri-ang Hornby passenger coaches and goods wagons, etc, all boxed (22)

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Chilcotts
Lot 310

Hornby Railways: Two “00” gauge Silver Seal Locomotives and tenders, R.859 Class 5MT Stainer 4-6-0 ‘Black 5’, and R.861 B.R. Class 9F 2-10-0 ‘Evening Star’, both boxed (2)

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Chilcotts
Lot 311

Hornby Railways: Five “00” gauge Locomotives and tenders, R.053 LNER 4-6-0 Class B17 Locomotive ‘Manchester United’, R.060 BR Class B17 4-6-0 ‘Leeds United’, R.324 BR 4-6-0 Locomotive ‘Lady Godiva’ Patriot Class, R.376 LMS Class 4P 4-4-0 Compound, and R.393 GWR Country Class Locomotive ‘County of Bedford’, all boxed (5)

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Chilcotts
Lot 313

Hornby Railways: Seven “00” gauge Locomotives, R.055 LMS Class 4P 2-6-4 Tank Locomotive, R.057 Caledonian 0-4-0 Tank, R.059 GWR Class 2721 0-6-0 Pannier Tank, R.062 BR Class 4P (MT) 2-6-4 Tank Locomotive, R.301 LMS ‘Jinty’ Class 0-6-0 Tank, R.396 GNR Class J13 0-6-0 Saddle Tank, and R.861 LNER Class J52 0-6-0T Tank, all boxed (7)

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Silverstone Auctions
Lot 856

One of only eight H.J. Mulliner Two-Door S3 Continental Coupés, finished in Pine Green and undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cars in the world.The Series 3 is perhaps the ultimate post-war Bentley in terms of appearance, performance and practicality, as well as the last medium sized Bentley to be offered with custom coachwork and H J Mulliner of Chiswick were responsible for some of the most iconic and beautiful coachwork designs on post-war Bentley chassis, especially the Continental variants. Their styling of the R-Type and S1 Continental fastback coupés evolved into the S2 Continental Coupé, with the final development being Design No. 2012: the S3 Continental Coupé. The car’s flowing lines were very similar to those of its predecessor, but Mulliner's third-generation Continental was produced in far fewer numbers, with just eight cars in right-hand drive and a further three in left-hand drive.Quad headlamps were the S3's major styling innovation and the indicators on the new models were incorporated into redesigned sidelights, positioned on the front of the wings. Headlamps aside, the most significant change was to the S3's engine, which boasted an increased compression ratio, larger carburettors and a Lucas vacuum-advance distributor, modifications that raised peak power by some 7%. The car’s power steering was further developed offering more feel in the straight ahead position but remaining light and user friendly when trying to ease this substantial automobile into a parking bay. A further minor change was the adoption of smaller bumper over-riders and a slightly reduced radiator height of about 1.5'', giving a sloping bonnet line and improving forward vision. Individual front seats and arm rests became a standard feature, and more powerful lighting and additional indication lights and switches on the instrument panel were introduced, presenting a far more modern feel to the last of the S-series Bentleys.Chassis number BC 88 XA is one of those original eight right-hand drive cars and is recorded as having been completed on 22nd February 1963 and supplied new by H.R. Owen of Mayfair to its first proud owner after being registered and taxed on 1st of March, 1963. It’s finished in a glorious shade of Pine Green with a single gold coach line over a magnificent tan leather interior.There is a fair amount of history with the car and a decent number of invoices for work completed between 1987 and 2005. A Minor Road Test and Workshop Mechanical Report was carried out for the car’s then owner, K.J.Riding Felce, by P&A Wood and their recommendations were carried out as confirmed by a 12-page invoice dated 7th July 1987 and totalling £11,374.27. This work was purely mechanical and system and accessory-related and didn’t involve any bodywork or trim. Further invoices detail servicing and maintenance and the work was always entrusted to well known Bentley specialists including P.J.Fischer, Jack Barclay, M.B.Jarvie, and Broughtons. We note that on 5th December 1988 the car was fitted with seatbelts and a car telephone at a cost of £1,064.33. Within the file there are a substantial number of previous MOT Certificates dating from December 1988 at 80,993 miles (registered 698 JGK and subsequently 1551 DM) up until late April 2010 at 91,313 miles (registered XMW 81A).There are a couple of Bills of Sale with the car indicating that it was purchased by Geoffrey Greenwood on 17th October 1988 for £85,000 and became the property of Dr James Hull on 26th October 2010 for £156,000. In common with the rest of Dr Hull’s extensive Collection, the Continental joined our vendor in 2014. The current indicated mileage is 91,335, meaning that this fabulous motor car has covered a mere 24 miles in the last 23 years so inevitably will need some commissioning before retuning to the road.One of only eight S3 Continentals by HJM, this is a rare car, in decent order, with a gorgeous interior and clothed in a coat of Pine Green so deep that you feel you could dive in. It’s a time capsule on wheels, a wonderful example of how brilliant British coachbuilding could be when talented young designers at James Young, Hooper, Park Ward, and Mulliners were given a box of sharp pencils and a free hand.We welcome and encourage you to come along to Sywell, sit in this elegant Bentley and be smitten.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: S3 CONTINENTAL COUPEYear: 1963Chassis Number: BC 88 XARegistration Number: XMW 81ATransmission: AutoEngine Number: 87ABCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Tan LeatherClick here for more details and images

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Silverstone Auctions
Lot 855

Delivered new to The Earl of Sefton, this stunning R-Type is bodied by E.D. Abbott of Farnham, Surrey in 'Continental' style. Only a handful of such were constructed, and offer stunning styling for a fraction of the cost of the celebrated Fastback Continental.In June 1952, Bentley’s new R-Type was presented to the public and it owed its name to the fact that the VI Series had, by this time, reached the chassis letter ‘R’. The new model continued to utilise the MkVI’s independent front suspension, hydraulic front brakes and six-cylinder, 'F-head' power unit, by now extended to 4,566cc. The standard R-Type was a lively performer, achieving 106mph in silence and reached 50mph from standstill in 10 seconds, despite a curb weight approaching two tonnes.As usual, the R-Type could be ordered in chassis form for bodying by specialist coachbuilders and this manual transmission example was the work of E.D. Abbott of Farnham, Surrey. The stylish, streamlined Continental-style fastback coupé coachwork, designed by Abbott's stylist Peter Woodgate, had been intended for the superseded MkVI chassis and bore more than a passing resemblance to H J Mulliner's contemporary Bentley Continental. After two prototypes had been completed, Abbott bodied 14 'production' cars, that offered here being the first. Of the remaining 13, one was fitted with automatic transmission and one was built with left-hand drive.We understand that B393SP, was sold new to The Earl of Sefton bodied in ‘Continental’ style by Abbott, as a two-door coupé in Ascot Grey.OYE 700 is accompanied by a fascinating history file which contains a list of previous owners which confirm that the car’s first owner was indeed the Rt. Hon. Earl of Sefton at Croxteth Hall. In 1968 it became the property of Richard Clover from Worcester and ten years later, it was registered to the Midland Record Company (Peter John Riley). Jeremy Pemberton of Yellowhammer PLC. acquired the Bentley in 1990 before selling it in 2004 to specialists dealers Frank Dale and Stepsons who, according to invoices in the file, carried out quite a lot of work on the car. A Michael Percival is listed as owning the car in 2004 with Eric Adkins in 2005 prior to Mr and Mrs Silverstone also in 2005. The famous car-collecting dentist, Dr James Hull added it to his Collection in late 2009 and, naturally, it moved to our vendor’s significant Collection around 2012 when Dr Hull sold everything.There are a number of older invoices with the car and it appears that by 1985, whilst in Peter Riley’s custodianship, the Bentley was looking a little sad. A.B.Price, Automobile Engineers of Studley provided an ‘Estimate’ dated 4th February 1985 for “Totally stripping coachwork, rebuilding corroded and damaged panelwork, re-cellulosing the car, replacing wood frame in body structure, completely refitting the interior woodwork and reassembling all fittings etc”. The estimate totalled £14,338. Invoices over the next 18 months totalling over £20,000 from A.B.Price detail the work completed and later invoices over the years from Frank Dale & Stepsons and Hillier Hill detail subsequent maintenance and repairs with the most recent one dated 8th October 2011 recording the odometer reading of 50,572 miles.The history file also contains a number of old V5s, a dozen older MOTs, lots of correspondence, the original ‘buff’ logbook, its R Type Bentley Handbook, an article by Bill Medcalf entitled 'R-Type Continentals' and a booklet called ‘Twenty Years of Crewe Bentleys’ . Additionally there is also a letter from Bentley confirming that they would like OYE 700 to be displayed at the factory as part of ‘The Bentley Experience’.The current indicated mileage is 50,893 meaning that the car has only covered just over 300 miles in the last dozen years, however, having been in two prominent collections this is not surprising. It has been looked after undoubtedly, and presents supremely with gleaming paintwork and a gently patinated interior with beige leather, excellent veneers and an unmarked Mulliner headlining. The engine bay is very tidy however as the car hasn't been used for a number of years. Some level of recommissioning is to be expected.This was the first of the Abbott-bodied cars and one can only imagine the sort of attention the 'swoopy' Continental bodywork would have generated back in 1954, matched only by the sort of admiration it would garner in 2023. We encourage you to view this remarkable piece of automotive art in the metal and appreciate the sheer quality on offer. SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: R-TYPEYear: 1954Chassis Number: B393SPRegistration Number: OYE 700Transmission: ManualEngine Number: B446SDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BeigeClick here for more details and images

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Lot 881

Sparkling Rally Escort in 'build fresh' condition with an extremely rare Millington Diamond 2.0 ‘McRae’ R4-stamped power unit and a massive spec. Currently set up for tarmac rallies, this exceptional Escort has never been used in anger and has covered just 300 non-competitive miles or so since completion. It was prepared for a customer who subsequently no longer required it, and consequently still displays the relevant sponsorship decals. It remains in 'build-fresh' condition throughout with an enviable specification based around its extremely rare and desirable power plant, a Millington Diamond 2.0 ‘McRae’ R4 stamped block, one of just 20 such examples produced by Millington Engineering in conjunction with Colin, and we believe the last one of the ‘McRae’ series produced.With a purposeful and superbly detailed interior equipped with an abundance of high-end parts and safety features it's clear that this was a 'no expense spared' build resulting in a rare, functional and competitive, in the right hands, Mk2 Escort.  Wherever you look the finish is exemplary, be that internally or externally, so much so that this particular Escort could very easily hold its own on the show circuit, but clearly that is not the intention especially as it's accompanied by an MSA Passport valid up until 22th July 2027 providing numerous competition opportunities for the next custodian. The car looks fabulous in Ford Royal Blue with gold Revolution wheels but, as we know, good looks don't win rallies and we have included as much of the specification as we can squeeze in.General13x8 Revolution (Minilite-style). Full set of new Toyo Proxes R888, fully-shaped 4mm rally mudflaps, bronze-tinted polycarbonate windows, heated front screen, fibreglass bumpers, Ford grille, PIAA rally spec spotlights with alloy brackets, TRS towing strap, 10mm-thick alloy sumpguard, fibreglass bonnet and boot with alloy bonnet and boot hinges, DTM-style door mirrors.InteriorRace Technology DASH2 flocked stack dash, carbon door cards, Sparco ADV Seats (2018) with alloy mounts, TRS helmet net, TRS wheel strap, OMP Deep dish steering wheel and quick release boss, electronic fitted power steering and adjuster, Lifeline 4-litre electrical plumbed in fire extinguisher, Lifeline 2-litre handheld fire extinguisher, Motomec custom drivers foot rest.Engine2.0L Millington Diamond (257bhp) with stamped Colin McRae plate on the block, Millington tapered throttle bodies,  Millington dry-sump system, TLE 4-1 manifold, Tony Law full exhaust system, Omex ECU and loom, high-torque starter, alternator, lightweight flywheel, AP 2 piece paddle clutch,  chassis-mounted AH dry sump tank, 2 alloy breather tanks (engine and D/S tank), braided hoses and fast flow alloy fittings for the oil and fuel, alloy radiator, silicone hoses. Remote filter, Motomec oil cooler, Alloy 54-litre tank (12 gallon), Twin Bosch fuel pumps with filter in torques cradle.GearboxQuaife 5-speed 26z sequential gearbox with standard height gear lever, RS2000 bellhousing, AP external mounted clutch slave cylinder, custom gearbox mounts, one piece prop shaft.SuspensionRix Engineering 'world cup' cross member, Rix Engineering WRC-type track-control arms, compression struts (adjustable in situ), Rix Engineering alloy hubs with group 4 studs, Rix Engineering special WRC type front legs, WRC alloy hub assembly, Bilstein 300/100 inserts (front), Rix Engineering 2.4 quick rack, Rix Engineering rose-jointed steering arms, 225lbs front springs, 2-piece alloy rose-jointed top mounts, Bilstein coil-overs with rear rose-joints, 18lbs rear springs, heavy-duty 4-link bars.BrakesFord bias pedal box with adjuster, AP Cylinders APCP5219 Calipers (front), AP Discs Rix Engineering bells, Rix Engineering mounts, Ferodo DS2500 brake pads, Braided brake lines throughout, Wales motorsport WRC Alloy Hydraulic handbrake, Billet AP H/H cylinder AP CP2577 calipers with handbrake mechanism, AP discs, AP Bells, Mintex brake padsMisc.Harry Hockley full weld-in roll-cage, fully seam-welded, full RS2000 strengthening kit with chassis and gearbox mounts, Group 4 strut brace, large gearbox tunnel, L/H and R/H exhaust tunnels, historic spec 2-piece 4-link boxes 4-strengthened link gussets, 15” front inner wheel arches, Group 4 Monte Carlo alloy rear arches, 3-piece bulkhead strengthening plate, Bulkhead to chassis gussets, top and bottom rad cut out panel, 15” rear tubs, Round turrets, custom firewall, custom bulkhead, CDS round tube seat rails, Watts linkage towers. SpecificationMake: FORDModel: ESCORTYear: 1977Chassis Number: BBATTG19744Registration Number: POI 4978Transmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images

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Silverstone Auctions
Lot 857

Believed to be one of only two H.J. Mulliner Drophead Coupés, this late production example was first delivered to the BSA Chairman Sir Bernard Docker. Sporting a delightful patina, the Bentley retains its original interior.Launched in 1955 as a replacement for the long-running Mark VI/R-type, Bentley’s new S-type was more closely related to the equivalent Rolls-Royce, the Silver Cloud, than ever - radiator and badges apart, there were no differences between the two. Under the stately bonnet Bentley’s superb six-cylinder engine was revised with a light alloy cylinder head and the new box-section chassis boasted many improvements, including hydraulic brakes all round. The perfectly proportioned, traditional styling of the S-Type and Silver Cloud was by John Blatchley and to this day remains the very epitome of British luxury motoring. Although Standard Steel coachwork was fitted to the vast majority of chassis built, there were still a small number of cars bodied by independent coachbuilders such as H.J.Mulliner, Park Ward and James Young, however, the unitary construction of the S-Type’s successor and all subsequent models, all but ended such a traditional association.Completed on the 4th September 1959, B20HA is one of just two convertibles styled to Body Design Number 7492 by H.J.Mulliner. Bentley Works paperwork in the file contains details of the car’s initial build. The order reference was BS:5897 and the finished car was scheduled to be delivered on 27.08.1959 so it was a week late. The car was to be finished in Shell Grey with a Putty coloured hood and Red upholstery. Specific options included “No. plates XXA 262 supplied and fitted, Radio 200R, Dunlop tubeless tyres, Electrically operated windows, Power operated hood, Hood cover, Badge bar with 4 badges, Zip-fasteners to backlight and finally, Initials ‘BD’ to doors”. We understand that the car's final cost was £7,266 which would have bought a couple of comfortable three-bed homes in 1959.That ‘BD’ referred to the cars first owner, Sir Bernard Docker KBE, of Claridge House, London W1. Sir Bernard was the Managing Director of the BSA grup of companies, Chairman of Daimler and the Anglo-Argentine Tramways Company and was awarded a Knighthood for his work as the Chairman of Westminster Hospital. The Bentley was a present for his second wife Norah Collins, a former showgirl. She was the widow of Sir William Collins, the President of Fortnum & Mason and also the widow of Clement Callingham, the head of Henekeys wine and spirit merchants.You have to respect Lady Norah’s perspicacity in marrying (and outliving) three millionaire husbands but, we understand, that she may have been a bit of a nightmare. Her notorious parties on their 863-tonne Motor Yacht Shemara, her outrageous spending, talking her husband into commissioning a gold-plated Daimler for her, and her outspoken approach meant that during the fifties she was seldom out of the tabloid newspapers who christened her “Naughty Norah”. There are books written about her escapades but, inevitably things started to take a turn for the worse when the Rainiers banned her from Monaco, and indeed the whole of the Cote d’Azure, a similar thing happened in Jersey when they moved there and she finally ended up in Majorca.B20HA passed briefly through the hands of agent Neville Hamwee who managed to find the car’s next owner on 29/11/1960.(It was never registered in his name). Incredibly it was another vivacious young woman, Maureen, Marchioness of Dufferin and Ava who was equally newspaper worthy but more The Times and Country Life. She was originally Maureen Guinness, heir to the brewing family, friends with the Royal Family and the original society "It Girl" as christened by the press. She was a blonde-haired, pre-war beauty, who dated celebrities and the aristocracy, was photographed for Vogue by Cecil Beaton and was the inspiration for Osbert Lancaster's cartoon character, Maudie Littlehampton. She too had three husbands and kept her first husbands title, the Fourth Marquess of Dufferin. She owned the Bentley for 25 years until late 1985 when it was sold to James Carroll of Bexleyheath for £22,000. There is correspondence in the file between the Marchioness and Mr Carroll some of which refers to Mr Carroll’s intention to restore the car and possibly change the colour.The next set of invoices in the file are from 1997 addressed to Mr and Mrs Carroll from P.J.Fischer Classic Automobiles of Putney. A quote from them refers to sorting out some paint issues “on lower blue section of body”. A substantial five-page invoice from them totalling £6,244.46 and dated 17/02/1997 details lots of work to the car which appears to be all mechanical and not cosmetic.The Bentley’s next owner was Godfrey Hickton of Worcester who acquired it on 18/05/2007. Shortly afterwards it appears that he commissioned Lea Francis Cars (Barry Price) of Alcester to restore the car and return it to its original Shell Grey. There are dozens of invoices and bits of correspondence between the owner and Lea Francis, all hand-written and hard to read, but it appears that many thousands of pounds had been invested with Lea Francis with the work still carrying on over two years later. At some point in 2009, it appears that Mr Hickton sadly passed away, as the final batches of invoices were addressed to the 'Executors of R Hickton' and the V5C lists the new owner as Mrs Jane Hickton on 19/07/2010. There is an invoice in the file from Hampton Coachtrimming for £3,989 dated 17/06/2010 for a complete new hood and associated parts.B20HA was then acquired by the legendary collector of British cars, Dr James Hull and, in common with the rest of Dr Hull’s extensive Collection, joined our vendor in 2014. There is only one further invoice in the file since then and it’s from Denyer Classic Cars on 04/06/2018 and appears to be for a service and recommission including all fluids, filters, coolant system flush, brake service (master-cylinder seals, hoses and a bleed), road test and an MOT.XXA 262 is accompanied by old tax discs, MOTs, V5Cs, the aforementioned history file with period newspaper articles, 3 x Original Bentley Instruction Books, Smiths Radiomobile operating instructions, the Maintenance Instructions for the hood operation, and instruction booklets for the heating and air Conditioning and the automatic gearbox.With a mileage of less than 50,000, at least two restorations and being one of only two cars built to this design, B20HA is a very desirable coachbuilt Bentley in its own right, but, for many of us, its fascination lies with its first two owners. Arriving in High Society from diametrically opposed corners of the social spectrum, these attractive, vivacious, captivating women managed to find six millionaire husbands, fill newspaper pages for a decade and are still known as ‘Naughty Norah’ and the ‘It Girl’ over sixty years later. There can’t be many society events that B20HA hasn’t attended and a few secrets it’s been asked to keep! SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: S1 DROPHEAD COUPEYear: 1959Chassis Number: B20HARegistration Number: XXA 262Transmission: ManualEngine Number: BH33Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 49217 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Red LeatherClick here for more details and images

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Lot 803

The original supercar killer, rightfully earning the title ‘Godzilla’, this low-mileage, very special R32 benefits from a host of period upgrades by JDM tuning gurus Kansai Service.There are very few cars that can earn world renowned nicknames due to their automotive prowess. To cite a few, we have RUF’s Yellowbird, Mercedes’ Hammer and Porsche’s 'Widow maker', but arguably the best and most iconic automotive nickname in history was given to the Nissan Skyline R32 GT-R, rightfully nicknamed ‘Godzilla’.The GT-R moniker was somewhat of a sacred cow for Nissan having discontinued it in 1973 following their Hakosuka and Kenmari Skylines, but Nissan revived it 16-years later with the introduction of the R32 Skyline. The car’s heart was Nissan’s hugely capable RB26DETT, a 2.6 litre, twin-turbocharged inline 6-cylinder DOHC engine producing the ‘Gentleman’s Agreement’ 276bhp and included all the latest electronic gadgetry including 4-wheel drive, HICAS all-wheel steering, and multi-link suspension. The Godzilla title was gained/earned for two reasons, firstly for its supercar killer performance on the road and secondly for its sheer domination on the racetrack winning every single race (29 out of 29) in the Japanese Grand Touring Championship between 1990 – 1994, as well as winning the 1991 Spa 24hr and Bathurst 1000 in 1991 and 1992 consecutively. Tour de Force doesn’t quite cut it, the R32 GT-R was simply unstoppable and unbeatable.The car culture in Japan is globally renowned for its passion for modification, enthusiasm for all cars, and unbridled ability to push the boat out. Throughout the 1990s, the tuner culture truly exploded in the Japanese car world with (now) infamous garages, workshops and brands popping up and growing notoriety such as Smokey Nagata’s ‘Top Secret’, Akira Nakai’s ‘RWB’, and brands/factions such as Nismo, Blitz, HKS and others.Kansai Service was, and still is, a tuning faction/division of performance part gurus, HKS Japan. They are a separate company with a longstanding close relationship with the founders of HKS, so naturally they use lots of HKS parts on their cars, although not exclusively. Their speciality is building reliable, dependable, and fast cars that are backed by a Kansai warranty with the aim of building 600-800bhp cars that would last 10+ years rather than 1,000bhp+ cars that would only last a month. They are known for great service, testing and record keeping for their clients’ cars.This 1993 R32 GT-R Kansai Service was purchased and imported by our vendor via BHP Imports in 2017 following a long hunt for the right car. As soon as it landed it was immediately detailed and undersealed to futureproof its 4B auction condition. It’s lived a pampered life in a temperature-controlled garage, never driven on a wet or salty road since being in the country, living alongside our vendors collection of JDM royalty. It's finished in Sonic Silver with a grey cloth interior and is one of the very few cars built and prepared by Kansai Service themselves, boasting an almighty specification list. To the naked eye, the car appears to be totally standard, short of the Advan AVS VS5 wheels and small ‘Kansai Service’ badge, however with its Kansai Service treatment it's been quietly tuned and tweaked as they know best, primarily using HKS parts, to produce a very reliable 490whp, approximately 600bhp at the crank. In addition to the mechanical upgrades, the interior benefits from Nissan installed upgraded door and rear parcel shelf speakers, with a Kenwood minidisc player as a head unit.Even with the novel-length upgrade list, the driveability, comfort, and somewhat unassuming looks are all retained, despite having enough power to embarrass most things on the road, even by today’s standards. All these things add up to help this GT-R retain its Godzilla title in fantastic style, including retaining the HICAS system that many remove due to poor maintenance.Within the history file there are two sets of keys, a fabulous amount of JDM service history including booklets, invoices, Nissan and Nismo paperwork and Owner’s Handbooks. UK history includes DVLA/registration correspondence, invoices for parts/servicing and MOTs. The mileage is a verified total of 71,750km (44,600 miles), the car was imported with a documented speedometer change at 57,000km for more suitable 320kph items. The car has been kept in kilometres and now reads 16,003km.The specification list is truly exceptional, using the best parts available, to create an R32 that perfectly encapsulates the tuning scene of the 1990s. The known upgrades are as follows, which we state as ‘known’ due to only listing what we have documentation for:- HKS LC turbochargers (full HKS fitting kit with reinforced actuators)- HKS exhaust manifold- HKS intercooler- HKS intercooler piping kit- HKS evc/boost controller- Nismo 8.5 twin plate clutch- Nismo solid shifter assembly- Tomei camshafts- HKS cam pulleys- HKS mushroom intakes- HKS Kansai lower brace kit- Kansai upper front and rear brace- HKS Kansai transmission collar- HKS turbo timer- DEFI Gauges in centre console- HKS pillow ball tension rods- New Nismo floor mats- HKS exhaust- Genuine removable Nissan rear window tint screen- New Meister R coilovers supplied and fitted by RB Motorsport in 2021- HKS Sports coilovers that the car came on are also included.- 17" Advan AVS VS5 alloys with AD08R semi-slick tyres with almost new tread depth.These special Japanese sports cars from the 1990s are soaring in popularity, and rightly so. Good, low mileage, and special examples are hard to find yet they do exist as you see here. Suitable for any enthusiast or collector alike, this Kansai Service car is truly very special, and R32s are definitely underappreciated, especially in relation to the R34 GT-R, Subaru 22Bs/P1s and special Mitsubishi Evos. These JDM legends are rightly becoming highly desirable and are slowly making their way into the best car collections across the globe, and rarely do we see an R32 of this mileage, quality and calibre on the market making this a superb opportunity.SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINE R32 GT-R KANSAI SERVICEYear: 1993Chassis Number: BNR32303078Registration Number: K311 HRMTransmission: ManualEngine Number: RB26Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 57515 KMMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey ClothClick here for more details and images

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Lot 887

Exceptionally rare, 604bhp, V12 SL65 AMG Roadster offering 0-100mph in 7.5 seconds in supreme comfort.AMG, the official performance division of Mercedes-Benz, has a long history of producing high-performance derivatives of Mercedes' standard production vehicles, and these improved versions enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide. When the stunning SL55 AMG was introduced in 2003 with its 5.4-litre V8 producing 476bhp and a tree stump-pulling 520lbs/ft of torque it was naturally assumed it would remain top of the range, however AMG had a further party-trick. A year later the SL65 AMG arrived and was the new 'King of the Castle'.It retained the stylish looks and civilised manners of the rest of the range but was powered by a V12 leviathan capable of crushing the competition at a push of the accelerator. The twin-turbo, 6-litre engine delivers a remarkable 604bhp which is tamed through an intricate network of safety features and keep-you-alive electronics. At 740lbs/ft, the torque output is sufficient to keep you pinned in the immaculately stitched leather seats, in any gear at any time, whilst the 5-speed automatic transmission with manual capability provides a good level of control. Distinctive 19” dual-spoke AMG-signature alloys camouflage the eight-piston caliper performance brakes and the suspension has been subtly tweaked to deal with the general increase in numbers. Performance is documented at 0-62mph in 3.6 seconds and 0-100mph in 7.5 seconds. All in all, a beautifully packaged amalgam of huge power, sumptuous comfort and a shop-window rattling V12 sound track.This stunning example is finished in Obsidian Black over black leather and black carpets and was ordered from new with a substantial list of options. According to the PDI report on file it was delivered new on 24th September 2009 to the 'Transport Department' at Mercedes-Benz UK and we understand that it was allocated to senior management. It was serviced in October 2010 by Mercedes Milton Keynes at 6,363 miles and was subsequently sold through Mercedes Salisbury in March 2012 to a Mr R Gibbs who owned the car until it was purchased via Rob Hall of Bourne, Lincolnshire by our lady vendor's deceased husband in July 2020. Sadly he passed away in October 2020 and the Mercedes has been in storage since.Recent new batteries have been fitted, and it will be freshly MOT'd by the time of our sale. It's accompanied by its original handbooks, manuals etc. in the original leather Mercedes folder, a digital service report on file detailing nine services, some older MOTs and its UK V5C.This exceptionally rare SL65 AMG Roadster variant has covered just 34,506 miles, remains in excellent condition and seems very sensibly guided when you consider the performance, rarity and sheer quality on offer.      SpecificationMake: MERCEDESModel: SL65 AMGYear: 2009Chassis Number: WDB2304792F160169Registration Number: KN59 TNFTransmission: AutomaticEngine Number: 27598160008072 Make: Interior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images

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Lot 854

**Please note the brakes are inoperative on the car.** One of just 202 cars in right-hand drive out of a total of 250, this Black Garnet example has covered just 38,000 miles from new. The Bentley Turbo R was a high-performance model produced by Bentley Motors from 1985 to 1997 with the 'R' apparently standing for "road holding", to set it apart from its predecessor, the square-headlight Mulsanne Turbo. It initially inherited the turbocharged engine from the Mulsanne Turbo and also sported retuned suspension and wider tyres on alloy wheels, a first for a Bentley. From 1987, however the Turbo R's V8 engine was fitted with fuel injection for added torque. The Turbo RT was the last, rarest, most powerful and most expensive of the Turbo R line (apart from the Mulliner Editions and a few Olympians) and was fitted with the 400bhp, 590lb/ft, twin-turbo, 6.75-litre V8 engine from the two-door Continental T. Performance was 'more than adequate' with the top speed limited to 150mph. The RT models were fitted with an active-ride suspension system, 'easy-entry' tilt steering wheel, and their longevity benefited from a galvanised zinc coating on the underside.All apart from seven Mulliners were built on the longer 212'' wheelbase and they were visually differentiated from other Bentley Turbo R models by their ‘sports’ wheels, radiator mesh grille, and colour-coded bumpers with bright mesh inserts. The ultra-luxurious Turbo RT was built between 1997 and 1998, with just 252 cars produced prior to the introduction of the Arnage.Originally registered R680 CTX, this smart Turbo RT was finished in Black Garnet with Silverstone leather and handed over to its first proud owner on 1st October 1997. The car continues to present really well and the Black Garnet paintwork, a rather subtle shade of very dark metallic purple, retains a deep shine. The interior is trimmed in blue/grey Silverstone leather piped in navy blue to match the roll-top and the lambswool over rugs and the Burr Walnut veneers appear to be in good condition. All rather delightful.In addition to an immaculate Owner’s Handbook in its green leather sleeve, the car is accompanied by a handbook for the Motorola cellular phone that remains fitted and an original Bentley ‘Sound System Demonstration Tape’ for the cassette player. The car’s service history is detailed in the original Service Handbook which displays 15 service stamps with the most recent on 26th March 2010 at 36,781miles. Carried out by Broughtons of Cheltenham, it was a Number 2 Service with additional work and the invoice (in the file) totalled £5,096. There are a few other invoices in the file including one dated 21st October 2008 at 32,472 miles from N. Sandell which covered work to the suspension and brakes etc. and totalled £5,482. Also, within the file, are a few old Tax Discs, some earlier MOTs (the most recent expiring on 16th July 2010) and a Bill of Sale relating to the car’s previous owner dated 19th January 2011. It was acquired by our vendor around 2015 and the current indicated mileage is 37,435.In recent years this car has formed part of a very large collection, receiving little or no use and an element of re-commissioning is to be expected prior to returning it to the road once again. Your inspection pre-sale is welcomed and encouraged to appreciate the potential of this rare Bentley.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: TURBO RTYear: 1997Chassis Number: SCBZP23C8WCH66365Registration Number: R55 BLTTransmission: AutoEngine Number: 89139L410M/T1T/S Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: Silverstone LeatherClick here for more details and images

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Lot 816

The almost mythical V-Spec R34 GT-R. This modestly guided example might be the final opportunity to acquire a GT-R V-Spec at a sensible budget.The R33 GT-R was a good car, but many found it to be too bulky in design and too heavy to be a worthy successor to the R32 GT-R, which the R34 sought to rectify, and did so with flying colours. Released with a shorter, sharper design and the performance to match, it’s safe to say the bite truly matches the bark. For a car released in 1999, the R34 came crammed full of technology including a 5.8" LCD multifunction display in the dashboard, showing seven different live readings of engine and vehicle statistics such as boost pressure, oil/water temperature and throttle percentage amongst others.It arrived with aggressive new styling, a stiffer bodyshell and a reworked version of the bulletproof and highly modifiable RB26DETT twin-turbo inline-six mated to an all-new Getrag 6-speed gearbox and transfer case. The electronically controlled Super HICAS rear-wheel steering system was retained. Unlike some other performance cars of the 1990s, Nissan did not neglect the braking system and fitted Brembo brakes with 300mm vented discs, although further upgrades were available from after-market suppliers to cope with later increases in power.The V-Spec (Victory Specification) was offered with a number of upgrades over the standard R34 GT-R and came equipped with arguably one of the most technically sophisticated four-wheel drive/steer chassis in the world: the ATTESA E-TS Pro system. The V-Spec also benefited from an active limited-slip differential at the rear, firmer suspension and lower ground clearance, as well as a rear carbon fibre air-diffuser.The right-hand drive Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec on offer here was first registered in Japan in February 1999 by its original owner who kept it until 2015. It was enjoyed by its second keeper for a further two years and subsequently exported to the UK and registered here in October 2017, at which point it was purchased by our vendor to add to his private collection.Finished in gleaming Nissan White (QM1), the car's incredible condition belies its 24 years and 164,085km (101,958 miles) however, having been in our vendor's private Collection for a number of years the car might need some light recommissioning. It's accompanied by its V5C, original manuals etc., Japanese Shakens (the very stringent two-year inspection), a photocopy of the original Japanese Export Certificate (for the DVLA) and the car will have a fresh UK-MOT prior to the sale. With its aluminium rear wing and alloys as delivered on the car new, these early versions of the R34-generation Nissan Skyline GT-R series are coveted by collectors because they are increasingly difficult to find, particularly in standard form. This V-Spec example is very rare in the UK.This car represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a rare example of arguably the fastest appreciating modern classic in the fastest appreciating sector of the market which showcases just how capable these Japanese manufactures were at building phenomenal cars for both road and track. The imminent end of the 25-year import regulations in the US means that, in a year or so, the whole of America will be a market for the R34 GT-R V-Spec possibly rendering this one of your better investments and, in the meantime, you can enjoy this hugely competent Japanese 'rocket-ship'. SpecificationMake: NISSANModel: SKYLINEYear: 1999Chassis Number: BNR34001416Registration Number: S646 TCVTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 164085 KMMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

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Lot 858

Rarely do cars of such importance come to the open market; presented in highly original condition throughout, just 4 owners and 69,000 miles from new.The Bentley R-Type Continental Fastback by H.J. Mulliner represents the very essence of 1950s Grand Touring. When it was unveiled in 1952, the Continental was both the world’s fastest genuine four-seater and the most expensive production car. Those fortunate enough to own one could reach 80mph in second gear and continue on to 120mph in the utmost comfort, luxury and style.Of the 207 production R-Type Continentals built, 192 received fastback coachwork by H.J. Mulliner as developed on the prototype affectionately known as “Olga”. In every respect, the H.J. Mulliner Fastback is a stunning example of the coachbuilder’s art. From the gently curved front windscreen and the slightly raked grille to the curvaceous rear wings the design is breathtaking and evokes the graceful effortless performance that Bentley provided with its special Continental chassis. To differentiate these high-performance chassis from the more pedestrian R-Type models, Bentley designated the Continentals with a special ‘BC’ chassis number prefix.The exceptional design of Mulliner’s Fastback was the result of extensive collaboration between the coachbuilder and Bentley Engineering offices. Mulliner went so far as to consult with Pinin Farina in the early planning stages and conducted aerodynamic testing at Milford Read’s Hucknall Flight Test Establishment using a quarter-scale clay model, resulting in a .388 Coefficient of Drag, a figure that was better than the 1961 Jaguar E-Type. Weight-saving was a critical factor and it was achieved with Mulliner’s proprietary all-aluminium lightweight construction method. The coachwork utilised Reynolds alloy for the panels, inner structure and window framing, whilst the carpet, leather and glass were referred to as ‘aero-grade' and weighed less than standard.According to the Bentley Continental Register records in this car’s simply remarkable Owner’s File, BC3E was ordered new in April 1955 through selling agents R.C. Wimbush Ltd. in London for its first owner, A.W. Schuster Esq. The original Bill of Sale is included in the extensive file. It was painted Dragonfly Blue, a delightful hue that it continues to wear today with a classic interior trimmed in Beige to Design Number 7277 with many special features including tables to the back of seats, slit pockets and armrests, and James Young-type ashtrays. Externally the car benefits from chrome rim embellishers, family crests on the doors and a chrome badge-bar with five badges. Dating from 1955, it’s an E-Series car fitted with the more powerful 4.9-litre straight-six mated to an automatic gearbox.The original owner enjoyed the Bentley from 1955 until sold to a friend in January 1982, when he fell ill. During his ownership, the Bentley was serviced regularly by renowned specialists P & A Wood and there are many receipts on file detailing this care and maintenance. In July 1998, Robert Bradfield inherited the car from his father and continued to use P & A Wood for the car’s needs. When it was advertised for sale some time later by P & A Wood, the advert noted its excellent, original condition throughout and confirmed that it is one of the last made, completely original and unrestored with low mileage and excellent history.Renowned Bentley R-Type Continental specialists, Lawton Investments, sold the Bentley to Dr James Hull in February 2011, where it formed part of his extensive private collection prior to joining our vendors substantial Collection in 2014.It should be noted that the paintwork has been polished in certain areas and remains original and dull in others and the interior trim is totally original. Upon our recent inspection with a jump battery, the Bentley ran beautifully and on a short test run it performed well, although it would benefit from a service and check over having seen little use in the past 5 years.Rarely do cars of such importance come to the open market and this exquisite R-Type Continental Fastback would surely be visual in any collection globally and a prime candidate to win the Preservation-Class at Pebble Beach Concours.Accompanied by the aforementioned extensive history file containing images of the car in period, the original Bill of Sale, Owners' handbook and its V5C.Quite simply, this is the ultimate package for a true connoisseur. SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: R-TYPE CONTINENTALYear: 1955Chassis Number: BC3ERegistration Number: PYR 1Transmission: AutoDrive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BeigeClick here for more details and images

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Lot 821

One of only 38 second-generation DB6 Volantes, a car that played "a significant part in the DB6 story". Premiered at the 1965 London Motor Show, the DB6 Volante marked the first occasion the evocative 'Volante' name had been applied to a soft top Aston Martin. After 37convertibles had been completed on the DB5 short-wheelbase chassis, the model adopted the longer DB6 chassis in October 1966. By 1969 however, Aston was winding down production of the DB6 which was now over a decade old and, as attention turned towards the newer, more modern-looking DBS, Aston Martin unveiled a final swan song, the DB6 Mk2. Distinguishable by its flared wheel arches and DBS wheels, the Mk2 was fitted with power-assisted steering as standard and could be ordered with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. When DB6 production ceased in 1970, a total of 1,575 saloons had been made, plus 178 of the long-wheelbase Volante convertibles (140 Mk1 versions and only 38 Mk2s) with one of these later cars being allocated to Her Majesty the Queen who gave it to Prince Charles on his 21st Birthday.The Royal DB6 undoubtedly enjoyed its ‘15 minutes of fame’, however the remarkable Mk2 Volante, #DBMK2/VC/3774/R on offer here has played a much more significant role in the story of the DB6. One of those original 38 Mk2 Volantes, it left the factory in June 1970 finished in Aquamarine with black Connolly trim and a black Everflex hood prior to being registered to its first owner, a Mr F Griffiths of Plastics and Veneers Ltd. in Liverpool, who are still in business today! Factory options recorded on the manufacturers build sheet were; automatic gearbox, two front seat belts, Fiamm air-horns and seven pints of antifreeze.The car's subsequent keepers were a Mr James Roddick from the Wirral in 1978, Philip Hale from Liverpool in 1989, Stephen Pilkington from Ormskirk in 1991 and, later that year Mr Maurice Jones from Walsall. In the early 1980s it had been returned to the Works and the original engine upgraded to factory ‘Vantage-specification’ with the automatic transmission being replaced by a manual factory 5-speed gearbox around the same time. By 1997, it had come into the hands of the Hopton family of Hopton Tyres in Uttoxeter, by which time it had been painted in Dubonnet Rosso with beige trim. The history file shows that the Hoptons had the car regularly maintained by Aston Engineering during their tenure before eventually parting with it in 2005, when it became the property of the Warefield House Establishment from Bracknell. The following year, the car was placed in the hands of marque specialist, RS Williams, with the object of returning it to a superb condition and, consequently, it was treated to new sills, a suspension rebuild and associated mechanical work before being refinished in Old English White with a glorious red leather interior and a new black hood.In 2007 Aston Works were instructed to discreetly source the best Mk2 Volante available for the recently-appointed Prime Minister of the State of Kuwait, H.H Sheikh Nasser Mohammed Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah. This very car was chosen and supplied through Mr Kingsley Riding-Felce, an Aston Martin main board director. It remained in the Kuwaiti Collection, lightly used, until 2018 when the Works were able to buy it back and return it to Newport Pagnell. Aston had been working on an ‘EV’ solution for their ‘Heritage’ models as part of their wider EV strategy by creating the first reversible EV powertrain concept. It was important that development of the reversible ‘Cassette’ concept for the older cars was sympathetic, enabling the cars originality and provenance to be maintained. Aston stated at the time, “Given the historical significance of these collectors’ cars, it’s vital that any EV conversion is sympathetic to the integrity of the original car”.In 2018, development was quite advanced and this very car, #DBMK2/VC/3774/R, was selected to demonstrate this technology due to its outstanding condition and originality and was the very first car to be fitted with the radical new EV powertrain. The original running gear was obviously kept securely at the factory whilst the car made its way around Europe in 2019 demonstrating Aston’s exciting new EV technology. There are many YouTube videos and press releases during this period, in fact  3774 features, wearing the world-famous plate ‘1 AML’  and it was also greeted with much enthusiasm when paraded around the GP circuit in Monaco.After this DB6’s illustrious promotional life in 2019 was over, Aston Works set about returning the car to its original running gear thanks to the fully reversible ‘Cassette’ powertrain concept. There are internal invoices in the accompanying history file showing the significant amount of work and expenditure that went into the car to get it running as was originally intended. The quality of this reinstatement was such that the finished car enjoyed a class win in that year’s AMOC Concours d’Elegance. Subsequently, #3774 went into private ownership where it has been enjoyed ever since. In March 2022, just over £5,000 was spent with Aston Works again with invoices on file for new suspension bushes, a new engine damper, a major service and an MOT. The current mileage is just under 54,000.Finally this particular car is without doubt one of the very best driving Astons of the 1960s and 1970s. The electric hood works perfectly, it starts instantly and ticks over very smoothly on its triple Weber twin-chokes and all the controls work, even the electric aerial! It is absolutely ‘on its toes’ and driven regularly by its highly enthusiastic known owner.One of only (effectively) 38 DB6 MkII Volante's, still fitted with its original engine which was upgraded to Vantage-spec by the factory in period, totally refreshed and retrimmed by the Works, a decade in the ownership of an important Middle Eastern politician, developed by the factory as their flagship ‘Heritage’ electric demonstrator, in a documented European Tour proudly bearing ‘1 AML’ and now carefully returned to its original motivation by the development department at Newport Pagnell – as we said before, #3774 is undoubtedly a significant part of the DB6 story.The car was recently fully serviced with a fresh MOT at Desmond Smail's (Aston Specialists in Olney) and the invoice is in the comprehensive history file.    SpecificationMake: ASTON MARTINModel: DB6 MK2Year: 1970Chassis Number: DB6MK2 VC 3774 RRegistration Number: TUJ 173HTransmission: Manual Engine Number: 400/4523 Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 54000 MilesMake: RHDClick here for more details and images

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Lot 914

Rightfully the most hyped production car in recent history, this Platinum White Circuit Pack car has covered just 2,200 miles.When Toyota decided that they wanted their many years of success in International Rallying to continue, the initial problem was selecting a model that was going to be competitive in coming years. The regulations that govern WRC rallying dictate that your car must be based on an existing road car, a process known as ‘homologation’, and although your rally car can deviate from the road formula in many areas, in most key ones it can’t. In the past, manufacturers were able to get around this because the regs didn’t insist on too many road-going versions, maybe 2,000 or even less, however, that figure is now 25,000. Few manufacturers would even countenance building 25,000 seriously focussed rally cars, and hope to find homes for them but Toyota, always up for a challenge, did just that. Based on their successful little Yaris, and developed alongside their Gazoo Racing World Rally Team, the GR Yaris made its debut in late 2020.This technological miracle may look like a Yaris but the similarities are few and far between. The roof is carbon fibre saving 3.5kg, the door skins, bonnet and tailgate are aluminium, removing another 24kg, and the front half of the chassis is Yaris but the rear is adapted from the Corolla and CH-R. It has the Yaris’ 2,560mm wheelbase, its light clusters, door mirrors and roof fin but that’s about it. Under the bonnet is the world’s most powerful production three-cylinder engine, a 1.6-litre with 257bhp and 266lb/ft. It features a unique block, bespoke pistons and a single-scroll, ball-bearing turbo to reduce weight with the engine itself being hydraulically mounted on one side to reduce vibration and unwanted movement. All cars were fitted with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a remarkably light, four wheel-drive system with an Aluminium central transfer case and Sport and Track Modes. At the rear, there’s an electronically-controlled clutch pack to divide torque between the wheels.When new, the GR Yaris was available with a Convenience Pack or, as here, the Circuit Pack (£3,500) designed for drivers who want the ultimate in handling response and precision. This option included lightweight 18-inch BBS forged alloys, retuned suspension, mechanical front and rear Torsen diffs, red brake calipers and Michelin Pilot 4S tyres.Finished in Platinum White Pearl and fitted from new with the Circuit Pack option, this is a UK-supplied GR that’s being offered from its first registered keeper. Just 2,200 miles have been covered including its first service at 600 miles and a health check at 1,600 miles, and the car is in the sort of condition that you might expect considering its tiny mileage and fastidious ownership. Being offered at a very sensible and tempting guide price, this is a true modern-day ‘homologation special’, yet effortless everyday transport and currently, undoubtedly super cool.SpecificationMake: TOYOTAModel: YARIS GR CIRCUIT PACKYear: 2022Chassis Number: JTDAF4E300A018022Registration Number: FV22 FRXTransmission: ManualEngine Number: G160028492Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 2200 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black SuedeClick here for more details and images

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Lot 859

Few cars are as instantly recognisable as the R-Type Fastback Continental. Viewed by many as a true collectors item, this beautifully presented example was restored by P&A Wood, and is a multiple concours-winner.Despite its name, the two-door Continental was produced principally for the UK domestic market and just 208 were built. Like many hand-crafted, coachbuilt cars of the period, the chassis were produced at the Rolls-Royce Crewe factory and shared many components with the standard R-Type. Coachwork for the majority of cars was completed by H. J. Mulliner & Co. of Chiswick, with most orders being for the Fastback Coupé (Design number-7277). A distinctive style of coachwork, the lightweight aluminium, wind-tunnel developed fastback from Mulliner, focussed strongly on keeping weight to a minimum in order to maximise power and performance.The early cars were powered by, essentially the same engine as the standard R-Type but with modified carburation, induction and exhaust manifolds along with higher gear ratios and consequently the R-Type Continental became the first British four-seat sports coupé capable of speeds of up to 120mph. The A, B and C Series cars were fitted with 4.5-litre engines that displaced 4,566cc and produced 158bhp and, when mated to a manual gearbox, the result was a potent continental cruiser or surprisingly docile and manageable city charger.On offer here, BC68C is indeed fitted with the desirable manual gearbox and is surely one of the finest R-Type Continentals in existence today. As is often the case with Rolls-Royce and Bentley motor cars from this era, factory and owner's records are well kept and, in this case, an exceptionally complete set of history files goes right back to the beginning of the car's life and confirms that, for the most part, it was exclusively maintained by Official Rolls-Royce and Bentley Agents including an engine rebuild in 1984 by renowned specialist PJ Fischer. H.P. Arnett & Son, Official Agents (latterly Arnetts of Bournemouth) carried out all maintenance until 1965 and then it was sent to the Central London Factory Service Centre until 1970. Caffyns, again Official Agents, took over maintenance at that point until 1982 followed by PJ Fischer and specialists until P & A Wood, Official Agents again, took over the car’s care in 1993.By 1999, BC68C was starting to look a little jaded, and the decision was made to commence a cosmetic tidy. The work was entrusted to world-renowned specialists, P&A Wood, and took a couple of years. As is often the case with cars of this nature, a gentle refresh escalated into a complete cosmetic rebuild between 1999 and 2001 when the bodywork was taken back to bare metal, laboriously prepared and fully repainted in numerous coats of a glorious deep blue. All the brightwork was re-chromed, the engine bay painted and detailed and the interior was retrimmed in grey leather with matching carpets, the steering wheel refurbished and the veneers, dashboard, gauges and cabin furniture all returned to a superb standard.The quality of this work was such that, between 2003 and 2007, the car was entered in a number of Concours d'Elegance events with much success, particularly at the Autoglym Regional Concours Events - when it won on each occasion and was invited to the National Grand Finals held at the NEC. The Bentley was also voted 'Car of the Show' at the Meguiars Classic Car Show at the Alexandra Palace in 2006. Even at the Annual Rolls-Royce Enthusiasts National Rally at Kellmarsh Hall, surrounded by other splendidly restored Rolls-Royce and Bentleys, the R-Type finished either first or second in Class in 2007, 2008 and 2009 and was 'Elegance' Winner in 2008 and second in Class overall in 2007 and 2009.Since 2011, this important Bentley has been part of two major collections and has covered very few miles in that time, however it has recently enjoyed a few outings with one of our directors, appears in our website opening video, and attracted a number of admirers at the very recent Salon Privé in Chelsea.Here at Silverstone Auctions, we have offered three of these rare Fastback Continentals in the last few years, all guided in excess of £900,000 so this fabulous example seems very sensibly positioned at £600,000 to £700,000. Naturally, we welcome and encourage your close inspection of this venerable Continental.We leave the last word to Autosport’s inimitable John Bolster. Writing in 1958, Bolster noted that the Continental was a classical design that achieved a high degree of excellence by sheer quality of construction: "In doing so, it develops an individuality, a character, call it what you will, that makes it entirely different from any other marque. The man who drives a Continental lives in an enchanted world, for everybody calls him ‘sir’ and he may park where other lesser cars may never tread." Despite the passage of more than 60 years, Bolster’s words ring every bit as true today as they did then.SpecificationMake: BENTLEYModel: R-TYPE CONTINENTALYear: 1954Chassis Number: BC68CRegistration Number: OYN 3Transmission: ManualEngine Number: BCC67Drive Side: Right-hand DriveMake: RHDInterior Colour: BlueClick here for more details and images

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Lot 4305

A George III reverse engraving on glass 'Partridge shooting, designed and published as the Act directs by Thomas Burford at The Golden Head, Bridge Street, Westminster, March 1770', 25 x 35cm; together with one other 'Cock shooting, printed for R. Sayer & J. Bennett, Map & Printoellers, Fleet Street, as the Act directs, January 1775', 25 x 35.5cmAll glass good, but both with significant staining.

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Lot 4146

Two late Victorian yellow metal turquoise rings, being a target ring with a central cluster of nineteen 2.05 to 2.6mm round turquoise cabochons within an Etruscan style border and with bifurcated shoulders, size P, gross weight 6.1g, tested as 18ct, the other ring designed as a half hoop eternity ring set with five graduated turquoise cabochons, dimensions between approx 2.75 x 3mm and 3.7 x 3.9mm, within a carved head mount, size R½, gross weight 3.1g, tested as 18ctSome discolouration to the turquoise commensurate with age.

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Lot 4004

Cromwell, Thomas Kitson: Excursions In The County Of Norfolk: Comprising A Brief Historical And Topographical Delineation Of Every Town And Village...Forming A Complete Guide For The Traveller And Tourist, 2 volumes, 1st edition, London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818/1819, folding engraved county map frontispiece, one hundred engraved plates, including titles, engraved plan of Norwich, marbled endpapers, bound by R. Hamilton, Edinburgh, contemporary tan leather with embossed covers and gilt titles to the spines, 8vo. (2)

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Lot 825

A fabulous example of Giorgetto Giugiaro's stylish and timeless design superbly recreated as the ultimate road-going Giulia Sprint GT.During the dark days of ‘lockdown’ in 2020, our intrepid European client, a gentleman of mature years and great taste, decided to contact the UK-based Alfaholics team to establish the likely lead time of one of their amazing GTA-R, 105-Series individual creations. Having established this could take a number of years, he decided to embark on a different route and managed to source in Germany an excellent, partly restored but unfinished 1965 ‘step-front’ Giulia Sprint GT as a donor car for €40,500.He then commissioned highly-respected Alfa specialist, Bas Aalberts of ‘BAS Auto Service’ of Lichtenvoorde in the Netherlands, to set about completely stripping and rebuilding the car to his ultimate road-going specification, very much in the style of Alfaholics’ much admired R-Type, but with a number of bespoke modifications to suit his personal requirements.Parts were sourced from the best specialists around Europe, including Alfaholics in the UK, Porsche spec leather, Tillet seats, and a Springall steering wheel in order to create the ultimate Giulia Sprint finished as he wanted it. All mechanical work was completed by BAS, however, the chassis stiffening, paintwork and the interior trim were outsourced to local Dutch specialists.The car was refinished in its original Bluette (AR506) with a full blue Porsche leather interior and looks extremely smart in the metal, totally underplaying the fantastic performance available from the freshly-built, bespoke 2,000cc Alfa 155 Twin-Spark engine. This special unit is on mappable fuel-injection with Jenvey ‘Heritage’ throttle bodies, very similar to the specification of the Alfaholics’ unit in their GTA-R, and generates 210bhp which, in a car weighing only 930kg, offers truly outstanding performance.All invoices for the build are included in the comprehensive history file and, when totalled, suggest that the overall build cost will have been close to €200,000, however, the quality of the workmanship and attention to detail can clearly be seen in our images. This project took more than a year to complete and the sparkling little Alfa was handed over to its excited owner in September 2021. He was totally delighted and set about the running-in process with care, prior to trailering it to Goodwood for a few enthusiastic laps which were recorded on video for posterity. The car has been lightly used since its completion and has covered only 3,700km in that time.The Alfa 105-Series has a worldwide following and we are delighted to be able to offer this carefully considered and superbly presented, bespoke 2-litre Giulia Sprint GT at a very tempting guide when you consider the original build outlay and the likely cost (when you can get one) of an equivalent Alfaholics R-Type. The car presents beautifully, drives extremely well and we welcome and encourage you to come along to our sale and inspect this delightful little Giula Sprint for yourselves. One for the true Alfa connoisseur.Please note, if the car is registered in the UK, the buyer will be responsible for completing a NOVA declaration within 14 days and paying the import VAT at 5% on the hammer price plus buyer's premium. We encourage buyers outside of the UK to confirm any local tax, VAT or duty that may be payable upon purchase.SpecificationMake: ALFA ROMEOModel: GIULIA SPRINT GTYear: 1965Chassis Number: 616553Registration Number: UNREGISTEREDTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 4000 KMMake: LHDClick here for more details and images

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Wotton Auction Rooms
Lot 1068

Eight Prints, Paintings and Drawings to Include: Chinese watercolour and ink painting of cockerel and chicks, with red seal marks; Lily M. Gibson - 'Jeannie' pastel on paper, signed lower right; Mitchell - 'Near Bawdsey - Suffolk Ferry', oil on board, signed; F. R. Wilson - 'Approach to Peinscastle', oil on board, signed; Still Life with Poppies and Daffodils, unsigned, oil on board; Still Life with Flowers, unsigned, oil on board; Watercolour scene of shop 'Flying Cloud' out at sea, unsigned; After Leonard Campbell Taylor 'The Sampler', print; together with one other print in giltwood frame, largest approx: 54 x 64 cm, all framed (8)

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Lot 1080

(Local Interest) Six Artworks to Include: Myrtle J. Barter - 'Struggling', ink on paper; Beatriz Aurora (Chile, Contemporary), limited edition print of cat, signed, titled and numbered 78/100 below, 61 x 43 cm; A. R. Pearson - Cromford, Derbyshire, oil on board, signed lower right; June Pearson, three embroideries - June Pearson and Myrtle Barter were both associated with Gloucester Art College (6)

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Lot 2187

A Lalique “Dahlia” frosted glass circular light shade, with moulded R Lalique signature 30 cm diam.

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Lot 2311

Antique 9ct signet ring, size R/S and pair of engraved kidney bean shaped cufflinks, 8.6g total (3)

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Lot 2328

Unusual 18k white gold cocktail ring set with a large garnet to centre, flanked by two cabochon rubies and further diamonds to shank, the shank mounted with carved hardstone (probably jade), size R/S, 19.1g

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Lot 2334

9ct wedding ring, size Q/R, 6.2g

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Lot 2341

9ct amethyst five stone ring, size R and a 10k peridot bracelet, 5.6g total

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Lot 2349

Group of vintage 9ct jewellery comprising a cabochon garnet dress ring, maker 'B.K.T', size Q/R, a cameo pendant and pair of stud earrings and a cross pendant necklace, 9.5g total (5)

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Lot 2357

Antique 18ct opal and diamond ring, set with three cabochon opals interspaced with four old-cut diamonds, size R, 3.9g, contained in a Victorian ring box

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Lot 2696

A cow hide rug/covering, branded R, with one small hole, 220cm x 180cm approx.

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Hawley's Auctioneers
Lot 458

A 9 carat gold ring set with clear and red stone. Size R. Weight 2.6gm.

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Lot 932

A collection of 3 catalogues of Yorkshire to include 'The Cave Castle Estate of 2,630 Acres' auction book by B. L. Wells & Son with 3 maps. 'Howden Explored' 1979 by David Neave and 'R-100 Howden Yorkshire' by Mr Pye books.

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Lot 476

An 18 carat ring set with 3 sapphires and diamonds. One diamond missing. Size R. Weight 2.5gm.

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Lot 983

Collection of children's books to include Marian Falski - 'Elementarz', Warszawa 1955, The Bible ABC, Golden Days, Sunshine for Showery Days', illustrations by M. Walker, R. Taylor and R. Barnes, published by S W Partridge & Co, 9 Paternoster Row, London, (H?) Leigh Greedy Frederick and Discontented Susan, published Downey & Co Ltd, London, The Demon Cat (A Naval Melo-drama) by C W Cole and W Ralston, etc.

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Lot 992

Animal Lore & Disorder Riddle Book, Sing a Song for Sixpence by R Caldecott, 'What became of Them? and The Conceited Little Pig?' by G. Boare, Tippoo: A Tale of a Tiger, Ralston W. & Cole, C.W. Published by George Routledge & Son, Boy's Own Paper Xmas 1896, 5 books on Shirley Temple The Real Little Girl, The Poor Little Rich Girl, etc. The Twelve Dancing Princesses (A Grimms Fairy Tale with drawings by Sheila Robinson), Rag Book Bingham (Clifton) The Animals’ School Treat, The High Toby (a play for the Toy Theatre by J B Priestey), Pop Up Book Gulliver in Lilliput, The Three Bears etc (qty).

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Lot 261

Royal Worcester fruit painted vase signed R. Sebright, height 28cm. Puce mark to base.

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Lot 1152

A good miscellany to include a metal cased set of scales with steel balance bar and pair of brass pans suspended with green twine with 4 weights, three marked guinea 5 8 and one marked S 21, an early 19thC oval brass snuff box engraved 'R. Binns', a vintage Union Jack, a leather military Bausch & Lomb binocular case containing unmarked binoculars, a trench art candlestick holder, 2 brass bells and a selection of badges, buttons and cufflinks. (8)

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Lot 1364

A large gilt framed painting signed by the artist R. Danford picture size 60 x 90cm with another large painting. Unsigned 60 x 90cm.

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Lot 435

An 18 carat gold ring set with sapphires and diamonds. Weight 3.5gm. Size R/S. In original presentation box.

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Lot 963

A large collection of children's books to include : Bookano Stories No 4 (a Pop Up Book), The Story of a Red-Deer by the Hon J W Fortescue, The Little Folks Picture Natural History, The Happy House Children Again, My Royal Past by Baroness Von Glop (1st Edition), My First Jig-Puz Book, Sweetheart Travellers by A R Crockett (First Edition), The Big Book for Girls, The Brave Book for Girls, The Brave Book for Tinies, The Big Book for Boys, etc.

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Lot 1232

Brass shell case moneybox containing old pennies together with Ritzenhoff boxed beer glass R. Goetz 1998.

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Lot 791

Four piece silver tea service Sheffield 1926/1928, maker R & W Sorley. Total weight 1915gms.

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Lot 971

A collection of books to include Swaledale by Ella Pontefract, Wharfedale by Ella Pontefract and Marie Hartley, four books by Robert Gibbings: Lovely is the Lee (2), Over the Reefs and Coming Down the Seine, The Wind on the Heath a Gypsy Anthlogy by John Sampson, The Book of a Naturalist by W H Hudson, No Second Spring by Janet Beith, The Living Hedge by Leslie Paul, How to See Beasts by Eric Fitch Daglish and Birds of a Valley by W R Philipson etc. (35)

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