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Lot 7
Iron Age Cosmetic Set.Circa 1st century AD. Copper-alloy, 91mm, 54.2g (mortar) 64mm, 14.9g (pestle). A high quality and finely-modelled bronze cosmetic-grinder set consisting of a mortar and pestle. A centre-looped mortar that is exquisite, finely-modelled with a bull's head at one end and a curled tail at the other. The bull's head has a very natural life-like appearance that displays finer details than most seen on such artefacts of this period. Modelled with horns curved up and inwards just above the ears, the eyes with prominent sockets are set with dark blue stones and the mouth is open as if it where letting out a call (moo). The crescent shaped body is detailed with a crescent panel outlined with a raised border, this bridges the space between the head and curled tail terminal that sits between two large round projections. The second part of this fascinating set is the pestle, although undecorated it is finely made and fits perfectly in the groove that runs through the body of the mortar. Ref: R. Jackson. Britannia 1985, Cosmetic sets from Late Iron Age and Roman Britain. fig. 6. Type A.
Lot 586
* Mosquito. Propeller tip attributed to Mosquito XVI NS795, the aircraft piloted by Flying Officer Raymond Morris Hays DFC and his Navigator Flight Sergeant Morgan Phillips, 544 Squadron were on a photo-reconnaissance sortie on the 16 March 1945 when their aircraft was attacked by enemy aircraft resulting in severe cannon and flak damage, Hays being awarded an immediate DFC The propeller with yellow tip and severe damage, the lots also includes and navigator's board which was acquired with the propeller tip, green painted wood with original notepaper inscribed 'Sortie 4850, Back 4851'Qty: (2)NOTESProvenance: The propeller tip and navigator's board were both purchased from an online auction. According to correspondence provided by the vendor the seller explains that she lived next door to Morgan Phillips as a child and he was a family friend. The seller then bought Phillips's house after he passed away and his "war items" were left in the house. The seller also provided a black and white photograph of Phillips in civilian clothes and also remembers a Phillips and "German pilot Rolf" meeting up after the war. It seems likely that this propeller tip was a war souvenir given to Phillips and once hung on his wall. An extract supplied by the vendor is included. 'A photo-reconnaissance sortie was made on 16 March by a Mosquito from No 544 Sqn RAF. The Mosquito XVI NS795, was flown by Flg Off R M Hays and Flt Sgt M Phillips based at RAF Benson. The squadron's operations log book recorded; Gotha and Lutzendorf targets photographed then attacked by three Me 163s. Aircraft shot up and landed Lille.' This brief entry was also in more detail; 'Flg Off R M Hays DFC and Flt Sgt M Phillips had targets at Gotha, Chemitiz and Lutzendorf. Subsequently, Lutzendorf and Gotha were claimed. At 1145 hrs, flying 30,000 feet making a photographic run (with the navigator in the nose of the aircraft) on course 090 degrees over Leipzig, the pilot saw two Me 163s practically at ground level and climbing rapidly. The pilot altered course 90 degrees and opened up fully. 'Within three to five minutes both enemy aircraft were at Mosquito height (30,000 feet) and split up, one to starboard and one to port and slightly above, from which positions they attacked the Mosquito simultaneously on either beam. The pilot did a half-roll and dived vertically, attaining an IAS of 480mph pulling out at 12,000 feet. The pilot then saw that three Me 163s were attacking, one either beam approximately 500 yards from the Mosquito and the third the same distance astern, and all enemy aircraft slightly above. The pilot did not see the enemy aircraft fire but the navigator did... as the Mosquito levelled off at deck level the pilot saw his starboard engines smoking and without power - presumably as a result of a hit by cannon shells from the Me 163s. This engine was then feathered and the pilot climbed to 2000 feet ... after approximately 30 to 40 minutes flying the navigator saw a single Me 109 approaching from 1000 yards astern ... The Mosquito then dived to deck level again and then flew up and down valleys ... during this evasive action the Me 109 lost sight and made no further contact. Approximately 45 minutes later the Mosquito crossed a small unidentified town and experienced intense flak - the Mosquito sustained hits and the navigator was injured in the foot. Shortly afterwards the pilot again climbed to 2000 feet to clear high ground and to take advantage of three-tenths/five-tenths prefrontal cloud (Cu). After flying for 30 minutes American C-47s and gliders were seen on the ground ... and the pilot decided to carry on... Mayday calls were made on all channels without result... the pilot was unaware that the starboard tyre was punctured by cannon shells and as soon as he touched down the aircraft swung violently to starboard, both port and starboard undercarriage legs collapsed, and the Mosquito was severely damaged. Inspection of the aircraft revealed damage by cannon shells - presumably from Me 163s . One shell passed through the starboard engine nacelle, another through the starboard engine near the boss ...A flak shell also hit the blade of the starboard propeller, spraying the fuselage and starboard engine with fragments. Flying Officer R M Hays was awarded an immediate DFC for this action DFC London Gazette 24 April 1945 "This officer was the pilot of an aircraft detailed for a reconnaissance covering the Leipzig area in March 1945. Whilst over the target, two enemy fighters attempted to close in. Pilot Officer Hays took violent evading action. Much height was lost. At this stage another enemy aircraft joined the fight. Pilot Officer Hays manoeuvred with great skill and although his aircraft was hit he succeeded in evading the attackers. The starboard engine had been badly damaged but course was set for home. Later on the return flight the aircraft was attacked by another fighter. Pilot Officer Hays manoeuvred with superb skill. Although the aircraft sustained further damage and the navigator was wounded, this pilot succeeded in evading the fighter. He afterwards flew to a landing ground in Allied territory. This officer, who has completed many sorties, has consistently shown courage and resolution."
Lot 629
* “Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few” – Sir Winston Churchill, 20 August 1940 ‘This officer’s flight encountered about one hundred enemy aircraft. He led the flight in attack against them.' DFC London Gazette 13 September 1940 The outstanding Battle of Britain gallantry group awarded to Hurricane ‘Ace’, Air Commodore Peter Malam ‘Pete’ Brothers, CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar, credited with 16 aerial victories, 10 of them for the Battle of Britain. Brothers also participated in the ill-fated Dieppe Raid as well as over the beaches of Normandy during D-Day Landings and was known to unwind after a sortie by sliding his cockpit hood back and smoking a cigarette. In all, he flew an astonishing 875 operational hours. This remarkable group, together with its set of logbooks, is being sold on behalf of the family, and offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the last Battle of Britain Ace groups to have remained in private hands. a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Commander’s (CBE) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband in Garrard & Co case of issue b) Distinguished Service Order, G VI R, silver-gilt and enamel c) Distinguished Flying Cross, G VI R, reverse officially dated ‘1940’, with Second Award Bar officially dated '1943' d) 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Clasp e) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Clasp f) Defence and War Medals g) General Service 1918-62, G VI R, 1 clasp, Malaya (Act. Wg. Cdr. P.M. Brothers. R.A.F.), officially engraved in the normal RAF style, contact marks to last 3, therefore good very fine and better, mounted court style as worn, with a number of personal belongings including five logbooks, a Guild of Air Pilots and Air Navigators medal engraved to Brothers dated 1974-75, cased, bestowal documents for the CBE & DSO plus some general ephemera including a short history of No.32 Squadron plus a Battle of Britain thanksgiving booklet (Westminster Abbey 17 Sept 2000). Logbook 1: commencing 27 January 1936 - 31 October 1938 Logbook 2: commencing 14 October 1933 - 28 April 1949 Logbook 3 : commencing 1 September 1938 - 6 October 1944, it is this logbook which records all Brothers WWII service including the Battle of Britain, Dieppe Raids, D-Day and later service, aerial victories have been confirmed by a red swastika, various comments written by Brothers, some at the time and others retrospectively, various ephemera items pasted or tipped-in including menu dated 27 May 1942 signed by Brothers and other distinguished pilots, original newspaper cutting etc, original cloth boards, spine damaged and crudely repaired with brown tape, some surface loss to upper cover Logbook 4: commencing 22 March 1945 -12 December 1952 Logbook 5: commencing 23 January 1953 - 6 May 1970 (although there is very final entry dated 13 August 2000 which records an aerobatics flight with Nigel Lamb)Qty: (8)NOTESDFC London Gazette 13 September 1940 “During an offensive patrol in August 1940, this officer’s flight encountered about one hundred enemy aircraft. He led the flight in attack against them, but before this could be pressed home, he himself was attacked by a number of Messerschmitt 110s. Turning to meet them, he found himself in a stalled position; he spun out of it and immediately sighted and engaged a Dornier 215 which was shot down. Later in the day he destroyed a Messerschmitt 109. Altogether Flight Lieutenant Brothers has destroyed seven enemy aircraft. He has at all times displayed great courage and initiative.” DFC Second Award Bar London Gazette 15 June 1943 “This officer has displayed outstanding keenness and efficiency. Within recent months he has led a wing in many operations and, by his skilful work and personal example, has contributed in a large measure to the high standard of operational efficiency of the formation. He has displayed great devotion to duty.” DSO London Gazette 3 November 1944 “Wing Commander Brothers is a courageous and outstanding leader whose splendid example has inspired all. He has led large formations of aircraft on many missions far into enemy territory. Much of the success obtained can be attributed to Wing Commander Brothers brilliant leadership. He has destroyed 13 enemy aircraft.” CBE London Gazette 13 June 1964 (Queen’s Birthday Honours) Air Commodore Peter Malam “Pete” Brothers, CBE, DSO, DFC & Bar (1917-2008) was born in Prestwich, Lancashire. He was educated at North Manchester School. He learned to fly at the Lancashire Aero Club aged 16 and joined the Royal Air Force in January 1936. After completing training Brothers was posted to 32 Squadron at Biggin Hill on 11 October 1936. Here the Squadron would practice ‘scrambles’ on a daily basis flying Gloster Gauntlet biplanes to practice interception on civil airliners. In the winter of 1938 the Squadron were equipped with Hurricanes and Brothers became a Flight Commander. Serving as ‘B’ Flight Commander in 32 Squadron fighting over Northern France he downed his first enemy aircraft in the final days of the Blitzkrieg, a Bf 109 on 18 May 1940 followed by a Bf 110 on 23 May. July 1940 saw the beginning of the Battle of Britain and the squadron was operating Hurricanes from Biggin Hill, flying three, sometimes four times a day. Brothers shot down seven fighters and a bomber over Kent before the end of August, three Bf 109s (19, 20 and 29 July), Bf 110 (16 August), Bf 10 and a Do 17 (18 August), Bf 109 (22, 24 August). On one occasion he returned home after a particularly difficult day to learn from his wife that a bomb splinter had come through an open window and shattered the mirror as she was applying her make up. Brothers is noted some years later for stating “It was then that decided the war had become personal.” On 9 September 1940 he was posted to 257 Squadron in Debden serving as Flight Commander, here he destroyed a Do 17 and a Ju 88 on the 15 September. From June 1942 he commanded 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron at Redhill and on 26 June he damaged two FW 109s, on 18 August and destroyed a FW 190 and the following day damaged another. The following day on 19 August, Brothers led on the Dieppe Raid (Operation “Jubilee”). His Squadron destroyed five enemy aircraft and damaged ten. Flight Lieutenant Johnny Niven, D.F.C, was shot down and parachuted into the sea, Brothers circled overhead until a corvette rescued him. In October 1942 Brothers was appointed Wing Leader of the Tangmere Wing, here the squadrons were led by Red Grant and Johnnie Johnson. On 26 January 1943 Brothers destroyed a FW 109 and later on 29 July he was posted to 61 OTU and moved to a staff job at HQ 10 Group on 22 November. He destroyed a FW 190 on 12 January 1944. After a rest from at an operational unit, Brothers returned to operations in April 1944 and was appointed Wing Leader of the Exeter Wing. There were six squadrons in the Wing, scattered over various airfields and difficult to control. Brothers split the Wing into two and they went to Europe, sweeping over beaches and deep into Europe and on D-Day (6 June 1944) Brothers was flying mostly with 131 (County of Kent) Squadron from Culmhead. They flew daily sorties protecting allied troops, accompanying Allied (mostly USAAF) bombers and attacking targets when possible. In October 1944 Brothers went to Fort Leavensworth, Kansas, America for a course at the Command and General Staff School, after returning to Britain early in 1945. He joined the Colonial Service in Kenya as a District Officer in 1947, owning his own aircraft which proved extremely useful for touring the area. Brothers rejoined the RAF in 1949 and was posted to Bomber Command where he was given command of 57 (No. LVII) Squadron, the Squadron went to Singapore on 15 March 1950 and were the first bomber squadron to participate in the Malayan Emergency.
Lot 350
History of the Second World War. 12 volumes, mixed editions, London: H.M.S.O., 1954-74, including The War at Sea, 3 volumes in 4, by S. W. Roskill, volume 1 3rd impression, September 1954, volumes 2-3 1st editions 1956-61, The Strategic Air Offensive against Germany 1939-1945, 4 volumes, by Charles Webster & Noble Frankland, all 1st editions, 1961, Victory in the West, 2 volumes, By L. F. Ellis, volume 1 2nd impression, 1974, volume 2 1st edition, 1968, The Defence of the United Kingdom, by Basil Collier, 1st edition, 1957, SOE in France, by M. R. D. Foot, 1st edition, 1966, numerous monochrome illustrations & maps, some minor spotting, all original cloth in dust jackets, some spines lightly toned, 8voQty: (12)
Lot 444
* WWII 'Burma' Immediate Military Medal group to Corporal N. Mwanawina, Rhodesia Regiment, for outstanding and conspicuous bravery on the Chindwin River Front, he led his section to the attack with great determination and personal courage, and himself killed four Japanese with his Sten gun as the enemy withdrew to the summit of the feature, his final tally was 8 Japanese during the Campaign a) Military Medal, G.VI.R. (10869 Cpl. Mwanawina. N. Rhod. R.) b) 1939-1945 Star c) Africa Star d) Burma Star e) War Medal with MID oakleaf, contact marks to 1st and 3rd, very fine and better, swing mounted for wearQty: (5)NOTESMM London Gazette: 24 May 1945 'During this period No. NRA.10869 Corporal Mwanawina was awarded an immediate Military Medal' Hill Feature 828787 South of Pagyizu Village. For outstanding and conspicuous bravery on the Chindwin River Front. Corporal Mwanawina's section was the leading element of his Company, which had been ordered to attack and secure Hill Feature 828787 on Nov 28. The feature commanded the main road and the enemy’s occupation of it was holding up the Battalion’s advance. Corporal Mwanawina led his section to the attack with great determination and personal courage, and himself killed four Japanese with his Sten gun as the enemy withdrew to the summit of the feature. Pressing on and making skilful use of cover he led his section to within 200 feet of the summit when it was held up by intensive light machine-gun fire and showers of grenades. Corporal Mwanawina held on to his position for an hour until his platoon was ordered to withdraw, and eventually evacuated this position after he had seen a wounded comrade and the dead body of one of his section removed to safety. This African Non-Commissioned Officer by his leadership and personal bravery showed a magnificent example to his section and platoon which is worthy of meritorious recognition.
Lot 445
* A post-war military MBE, Second World War MM group of eight awarded to Major E. D. Childes, Rhodesia and Nyasaland Army Service Corps, late Southern Rhodesia Regiment, attached Nigeria Regiment a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver; Military Medal, G.VI.R. (CR/1247 Mech. S/Sjt. E. D. Childes, S. Rhod. R.) b) 1939-1945 Star c) Africa Star d) Burma Star e) Defence and War Medals, unnamed f) Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Southern Rhodesia (CR1247 T/Lieut Edgar D. Childes M.M.) M.M. uniquely named to the Southern Rhodesia Regiment, minor contact marks, very fine and betterQty: (8)NOTESProvenance: DNW, 17 May 2016 (lot 138) MBE London Gazette 1 January 1963. ‘Major Edgar Davey Childes, Rhodesia and Nyasaland Army Service Corps.’ MM London Gazette 30 December 1941. ‘.... in recognition of distinguished services in the Middle East (including Egypt, East Africa, The Western Desert, The Sudan, Greece, Crete, Syria and Tobruk) during the period February 1941 to July 1941.’ ‘ No. CR/1247 Mechanist Staff-Serjeant Edgar Davey Childes, The Southern Rhodesia Regiment (attached The Nigeria Regiment).’ The recommendation reads; ‘This B.N.C.O. has been the only Mechanical Staff Sgt. in the Bn. Tpt. since the arrival of the Bn. in East Africa in July 1940. His devotion to duty and response to every call has been most remarkable throughout the operations: since the 12th Feb. the Bn. has not lost a single vehicle, and every vehicle has covered over 1500 miles, much of it over nothing better than a camel track. This is due to the unfailing devotion to duty, and his resourcefulness and skill. On several occasions, in order that every vehicle should be ready for the next march, he has had no sleep for 48 hours.’ Recommended for the M.B.E. but awarded the M.M. as a member of the 23rd Nigeria Brigade, 11th African Division. With copied gazette extracts, recommendation and copied photographs, including one of Childes wearing his newly awarded M.B.E.
Lot 452
* Suffolk Regiment. Trios (2), 1914-15 Star (13005 L.Cpl. E.R. Roper. Suff.R.), British War and Victory Medals (13005 Cpl E.R. Roper. Suff.R.), contact marks to second, good very fine and better,1914-15 (12447 L. Cpl. E.J. Cobbold. Suff.R.), British War and Victory Medals (12447 Cpl. E.J. Cobbold. Suff.R.), extremely fineQty: (6)NOTES13005 Corporal Edward R Roper served on the Western Front from 4 October 1915, he is recorded as wounded on 16 April 1916 and again on 13 May 1918. 12447 Lance Corporal Ernest J Cobbold served on the Western Front with 7th Battalion, Suffolk Regiment from 30 May 1915 and attached the Norfolk Regiment (20010), recorded as wounded 24 October 1915.
Lot 454
* Suffolk Regiment. Great War group of 3 to Private R Barber, Suffolk Regiment 1914 Star (6848 Pte. R. Barber. 2/Suff: R.), British War and Victory Medals (6848 Pte. R. Barber. Suff.R.), extremely fine .Qty: (3)NOTES6848 Private Reuben Barber served on the Western Front with the Suffolk Regiment from 15 August 1914, he was taken prisoner of war on 25 February 1915
Lot 455
* Suffolk Regiment. Trios (2) 1914-15 Star (19260 Pte H.R. Green. Suff:R.), British War and Victory Medals (19260 Pte. H.R. Green. Suff.R.), very fine,1914-15 Star (6041 Pte. C. Elliston. Suff:R.), British War and Victory Medals (6041 Pte. C. Elliston. Suff.R.), good very fineQty: (6)NOTES19260 Private Horace R Green served on the Western Front with the 2nd Battalion Suffolk Regiment from 26 June 1915, he was recorded as wounded on 2 November 1917 having suffered a gunshot wound to the right thigh and transferred to the Hospital Ship Essequibo. 6041 Private Charles Elliston served on the Western Front with the Suffolk Regiment from 23 February 1915.
Lot 460
* Dorsetshire Regiment. An emotive Great War casualty group to Private John Bray, Dorsetshire Regiment who died of wounds on 8 October 1917, his bullet struck pocket bible was recovered after his death and is included in the lot British War and Victory Medals (19973 Pte. J. Bray. Dorset. R.), extremely fine in card box of issue and envelope addressed to next of kin, with Bronze Memorial Plaque 'John Bray', extremely fine in card envelope with letter of condolence from Buckingham Palace, together with an emotive pocket bible inscribed with recipients service number, named address and later inscribed 'This Bible was in John's Breast Pocket of his uniform when he was wounded you can see where the Bullet struck the Bible, Died Oct 8th 1917', 11.5 x 7cm, Edwardian gold plated half-hunter pocketwatch , regimental cap badge, several photographic postcards including 3 of the recipient in civilian dress, 2 of his brother William (including 1 in full regimental dress), an embroidered 'sweetheart' greeting card and plus a remembrance booklet and family researchQty: (4)NOTES19973 Private John Bray (1894-1917) was born in Launceston, Cornwall, he served on the Western Front with 5th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, Bray died of wounds on 8 October 1917, he is buried in Dozingham Military Cemetery, Belgium.
Lot 461
* India General Service Medal to Private R. Wycherly, who also served in the Indian Mutiny and was wounded by a musket ball during the action at Rathgur 24 January 1858 India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (R. Wycherly, 14th King’s Lt Dgns), good very fineQty: (1)NOTESPrivate Richard Wycherly was born in Newport, Shropshire in 1821 and joined the 14th Light Dragoons in 1840. He served during the Second Sikh War, 1849-1849. He is entitled to a Punjab Medal with 2 clasps for Chillianwala and Goojerat. Wycherly also served in the Indian Mutiny and was present at the action of Barodia on 21 January and on 24 January 1858 at Rathghur where he was wounded in the back of the head by a matchlock musket ball. Wycherly is entitled to an Indian Mutiny Medal with Central India Clasp, this was sold at DNW on 21 March 2021 (see lot 541). He was discharged from service in Dublin in 1860 after 20 years of service, ‘unfit for further service, suffering from chronic rheumatism since 1857 caused by exposure and hard military duty in a bad climate from 18 years in India’
Lot 500
* Alcock (John William, 1892-1919 & Brown, Arthur Whitten, 1886-1948). A printed menu card for the Aircraft Production Department (Engine Branch). Luncheon in honour of Capt. Alcock and Lieut. Brown, Atlantic Flyers, Holborne Restaurant, 18th June 1919, printed in blue on off-white card, signed by 8 of the diners, J. Alcock, A.W. Brown, E.M. Miles, Wm. Alexander, R. Brooke-Popham, M. Kathleen Kennedy (in pencil), D.H. Kennedy and (?)L.F. Bullingham, light brown (?) gravy spots to upper left corner and one spot below embossed gilt crest of the restaurant, 18 x 11.5 cmQty: (1)NOTESThis celebration dinner preceded the Daily Mail event on 23rd June at the Savoy Hotel. Alcock & Brown had carried out the world's first transatlantic flight, crash-landing at Clifden, County Galway, on 15 June, and winning the £10,000 Daily Mail prize. The Aircraft Production Department (originally called the Aeronautical Supplies Department) was established in January 1917. Following the formation of the Air Ministry in January 1918, the responsibility for design was transferred to the Ministry of Munitions, and the Aircraft Production Department became an independent air group. John William 'Jack' Alcock (1892-1919); Arthur Whitten Brown (1886-1948); Robert Brooke-Popham (1878-1953); E.M. Miles; Marguerite Kathleen Kennedy (1896-1952); Major David Henry Kennedy (1870-1940), Electrical Engineer at Ministry of Munitions; Brig. Gen. William Alexander (1874-1954), Controller of Aircraft Supply & Production.
Lot 503
* Aviation / Motoring Slides. A slide collection compiled by Alan R. Smith, Motoring Racing photographer of the 1950s, the collection comprising approximately 200 35mm colour motoring slides circa 1990s, some captioned including veteran car rallies and more modern cars, Ferrari Daytona, Grand Prix Lotus 1966, motor racing Brands Hatch, together with approximately 300 35mm aviation slides circa 1980s including Concorde, Dan-Air Comet 4C, American Airlines Boeing 747, D.H. Dragon Rapide, British Caledonian VC10, Spitfire, Hurricane, Me109 and others, plus an extensive collection of personal 35mm slides (approx. 1250), bearing in mind Smith was a professional photographer the cataloguer would consider these to be very high-quality photographs, also included are negatives and 6 x 6 slides, all contained in a large plastic crateQty: (a carton)NOTESAs a schoolboy in the mid-thirties, Alan was given a box camera. Living near to Croydon airdrome, photography became his passion and after WWII Alan discovered the same passion for motorsport. He went on to shoot some evocative and iconic images many of which featured in his book 'Fifties Motor Racing - the GP Scene'.
Lot 822
DEVON POLWHELE, R. Historical Views of Devonshire Vol. I, 1793, Exeter, 4to orig. bds. plus (SPREAT, W.) A New Guide to Exeter? 1824, Exeter, sm.8vo, cont. hf. cf. fr. bd. det. engrvd. frontis, plus ?A DEVONIAN? Devonshire Scenery; or, Directions? Sidmouth to Plymouth 2nd.ed. 1827, Exeter, sm.8vo cont. bds. rebacked with new sp. 6 cold. litho plts. plus CAREW, B. M. The surprising adventures of? new ed. c. 1813, London, engrvd. port frontis. & t/p, orig. bds. lacks sp. fr. bd. det. plus BRITTON, J. & BRAYLEY, E.W. Devonshire Illustrated? 1832, London, 4to wrn. & loose with foxing to plts. plus 3 others (8)
Lot 27
Vintage Cricket autograph book containing many team signed pages from 1940/50s including 1948 Yorkshire Team inc Len Hutton , Ellis Robinson, A Coxon, W Watson, J V Wilson, Ted Lester, H Halliday, JP Whitehead, 1948 Middlesex Team inc J Robertson, F G Mann, L H Gray, Alex Thompson, D Compton, 1951 Gloucester inc T Graveney, A Wilson, G Lambert, C Cook, J Mortimore, G Emmett. 1951 Sussex inc J Langridge, D Bates, K Suttle, G Cox, J Oakes, 1951 Yorkshire inc Len Hutton, F Trueman, B Sutcliffe, D Brennan, B Close, Ted Lester, H Halliday, R Appleyard. 1951 England at Leeds inc L Hutton, F Brown, P May, W Watson, A Bedser, M Hilton, D Compton, R Tattersall, T Graveney. 1951 Lancashire inc C Washbrook, A Wharton, B Statham, K Grieves, M Hilton, R Tattersall, 1951 South Africa inc E Rowan, J Waite, P Mansell, A Rowan, R Mclean, Clive van Ryenveld. 1951 Northampton inc. D Brooks, N Oldfield, R Clarke, C Davis. Also has few opera and music autographs. Condition 8/10. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99
Lot 14
1970 Aston Martin DB6 Mk2 Sports SaloonRegistration no. not UK registeredChassis no. DB6/4188/R*One of only 240 made*Last-of-the-line model*Long-term family ownership up to circa 2008Footnotes:In 1958 Aston Martin introduced its DB4 model, the first of a line of models (and series within) that culminating with the DB6 MK2 in 1970. Engine capacity remained the same as the DB5 at 4.0-litres and power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed manual gearbox. In the summer of 1969 the Mark 2 DB6 was announced in saloon and convertible (volante) versions. Distinguishable by its flared wheelarches and DBS wheels, the DB6 Mark 2 came 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 (240 to Mk2 specification) plus 178 of the Volante convertibles. As such, the DB6 Mk2 is one of the rarer and more desirable models and naturally sought after. This particular example was manufactured with automatic transmission and left the factory finished in Silver Birch with black leather interior. '4188/R' appears to have belonged to one family from new until circa 2008, the last UK V5C document (copy available) recording one Matthew L Prater as owner from 1997 and Leslie M Prater as the owner from 1970. The AMOC Register records that in 2005, while belonging to the Praters, this DB6 took part in the St George's Day Parade at Windsor Castle in front of H M, The Queen. The vendor purchased the Aston from Runnymede Motor Company in June 2009 (copy purchase receipt on file). Having been stored for the intervening period, the car may require some re-commissioning prior to road use. Now being offered for sale from overseas, the car will attract the low import duty rate of 5% if it is to remain in the UK and require re-registering.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 18
1967 Aston Martin DB6 Sports SaloonRegistration no. LTO 828E (see text)Chassis no. DB6/3093/R*Previously in the long-term ownership of an AMOC member*Extensively refurbished by Alan Smith Motors (2008-2009)*Fitted with a rebuilt ZF five-speed manual gearbox (originally automatic)*Harvey Bailey handling kitFootnotes:'Stage by stage, as the DB has become dominant in the Aston Martin strain, the successive cars have changed their image. Today the aim is to offer the maximum of luxury and refinement as well as the ultimate in road performance. The minor barbarities of so many great sports cars of the past are no longer acceptable – at least in the hand-built models now leaving Newport Pagnell. Obviously such a car as the DB6 is expensive and exclusive but the value matches the price.' – Autocar, 1966. The DB6 was introduced in 1965, replacing the DB5 and effectively brought an end to the lineage that could trace its heritage to the DB4. Increased rear-seat space was the prime DB6 objective so the wheelbase was now a little longer than, resulting in an extensive re-style with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline, and reshaped rear quarter windows. The major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler improved the aerodynamics, greatly enhancing stability at high speeds. These many dimensional changes were integrated most successfully, the DB6's overall length increasing by only 2'. Indeed, but for the distinctive Kamm tail one might easily mistake it for a DB5. The Tadek Marek-designed six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp and Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox.The accompanying (copy) guarantee form shows that '3093/R' was delivered new to a Mr Kearsley of Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The car left the Newport Pagnell factory equipped with Borg Warner automatic transmission; chrome road wheels; heated rear screen; three-ear hubcaps; safety belts; and a power operated aerial. Subsequently the DB6 was owned for many years by AMOC member John Fritchley of Nottinghamshire (erroneously recorded as first owner on the last UK V5C document, copy on file). Mr Fritchley sold the Aston in 2008 and subsequently acquired by Jonathan Nebbitt of London, who commissioned respected specialists Alan Smith Motors of New Romney to carry out a comprehensive refurbishment. Completed in 2009, the works included extensive body repairs; wax-injection of chassis/body cavities; rust-proofing and under-sealing the chassis; fitting a Harvey Bailey handling kit; and replacing the automatic transmission with a BPA-rebuilt ZF five-speed manual gearbox. A detailed description of the works is on file (as is the copy V5C) and it is understood that some £28,000 was spent on the restoration. In 2012 the DB6 was acquired by the owner, exported and laid up in secure storage. As a result, it may require some re-commissioning prior to being used on the road. If it is to remain in the UK it attracts the low import duty rate of 5% and will require re-registering.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 26
1968 Aston Martin DB6 VolanteRegistration no. not registeredChassis no. DBVC/3675/RTo view a video of this lot please click here*One of 140 DB6 Mark I Volantes*Manual transmission*Desirable 'triple black' colour scheme*Supplied with Aston Martin Assured ProvenanceFootnotes:The culmination of Aston-Martin's long-running six-cylinder 'DB' line, the DB6 was launched at the Paris and London Motor Shows in 1965 and was recognisably related to the Touring-styled DB4 of 1958. The wheelbase was now 4' longer than before, resulting in an extensive re-style with more-raked windscreen, raised roofline and reshaped rear quarter windows. Although apparently a bigger car than its predecessors, the weight of the new model was in fact only fractionally increased. Opening front quarter lights made a reappearance but the major change was at the rear where a Kamm-style tail with spoiler marginally reduced aerodynamic drag. The Tadek Marek-designed double-overhead-camshaft six-cylinder engine had been enlarged to 3,995cc for the preceding DB5 and remained unchanged. Power output on triple SU carburettors was 282bhp, rising to 325bhp in Vantage specification. Borg-Warner automatic transmission was offered alongside the standard ZF five-speed gearbox, and for the first time power-assisted steering was available. After 37 Volante convertibles had been completed on the DB5 short-wheelbase chassis, the model adopted the longer DB6 chassis in October 1966. Distinguishable by its flared wheelarches and DBS wheels, the DB6 Mark 2 introduced in 1969 could be had with AE Brico electronic fuel injection. A total of 1,575 DB6 saloons was made between 1965 and 1970, plus 178 of the long-wheelbase Volante convertibles. One of 140 DB6 Volantes Mark 1s made, '3675/R' was sold new via H R Owen to Leslie Holt, Esq and registered as 'LES 1' on 4th March 1968. The accompanying copy order form reveals that the DB6 was delivered finished in black with matching trim. '3675/R' left the factory equipped with the ZF five-speed manual gearbox, chrome road wheels, 3-ear hubcaps, power operated aerial, front safety belts, and a limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 final drive ratio. The engine is currently on triple Weber carburettors, indicating that it has potentially been upgraded to Vantage specification, though it is not known when or by whom this was done. Records held by the AMOC show that the Volante was owned by one R W H Masters circa 1976, followed by Michael J Malone of Seattle, USA from 1987 to 1990, during whose ownership it was shown at the Pebble Beach concours (in 1989). Subsequent known owners include J Cornet, London (1993 – 1998); H Winstanley, Northants (1999 – 2000); and D M Campion (2000 onwards). The Volante is offered with the all-important Aston Martin Assured Provenance (issued January 2021). This certification states that the car has matching engine and gearbox numbers and is largely original (the audio system is an after-market fitting) and that no evidence was found of body repairs. The front brake callipers and master cylinder were fitted with new seals by Aston Martin Works in 2017, and the right front chassis leg repaired at the same time (heavy corrosion is noted on both rear outriggers). Having been stored for some time, this car may require recommissioning prior to road use. The very pinnacle of British open-top motoring in the 1960s, this DB6 Volante benefits from a desirable colour scheme, manual transmission and is worthy of the closest inspection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 29
1968 Aston Martin DBS Sports SaloonRegistration no. not UK registeredChassis no. DBS/5013/R*First registered in the UK*Restored by Chris Shenton Engineering in 1999*Present ownership since 2012Footnotes:Although always intended to house the new Tadek Marek-designed V8 engine, the Aston Martin DBS first appeared with the 4.0-litre 'six' of the concurrently produced DB6. Styled in-house by William Towns, the beautiful DBS caused quite a stir, Autocar magazine observing: 'Without the aid of an Italian stylist the Newport Pagnell team came up with something as modern, handsome and Italianate as anything from the Turin coachbuilders at that time.'Assessing the virtues of Aston's new flagship, Autocar judged it superior to the DB6 in many areas, the bigger DBS offering four full-sized seats in addition to transformed handling and roadholding courtesy of the new rear suspension and standardised power steering. This DBS was originally registered on 10th May 1968 in Cheshire with the registration 'CMB 180F'. Its copy guarantee form shows that the Aston was delivered via Wilmslow Garages and first owned by a Mr PWA Sutton of Sussex. The original colour scheme was Kingfisher Blue with dark blue interior trim, and the car left the factory equipped with power assisted steering; a Motorola radio; and front seat belts.In 1999 the DBS was extensively rebuilt by marque specialists Chris Shenton Engineering. The restoration included an engine rebuild (stripped to the bare block); inspection of the gearbox; chassis repaired wherever necessary and Waxoyled; brakes fully reconditioned; and the electrics overhauled. The preceding owner purchased the Aston in August 2002 from the proprietor of a Nissan main dealership in Dublin, ROI where it was registered 'ZV 6338'. The car was maintained regularly in Dublin, the most significant work done being cylinder head gasket replacement in October 2003 and conversion to unleaded compatibility by specialists South Cerney Engineering. The clutch was replaced in 2011. The current owner purchased the DBS at Bonhams' sale at the RAF Museum, Hendon in April 2012 (Lot 355) and subsequently exported the car. As such, it now attracts the low import duty rate of 5% if it is to remain in the UK. Having been stored for the intervening period, the car may require some re-commissioning prior to road use.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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