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A vintage wooden cased Bush radio (working when tested) Collection Only

A Newbright radio controlled model Ferrari together with a diecast model of a Bugatti housed within a glazed display case

A direct descendant of Jaguars giant-killing D-Type, the E-Type naturally borrowed many styling and engineering cues, the body was slippery and voluptuous, looking fast even when stationary. The engine, initially, was the same 3.8 litre unit with triple SU carburettors, independent suspension, and disc brakes. The car evolved however, over time, with an engine upgrade in 1968 to 4.2 litres as well as various body modifications such as front scoop, headlights and indicators for the Series II model. Autocar described it, at the time, as €œthe fastest car we've ever tested€.The history file accompanying this example is extensive to say the least, detailing ongoing improvements including a light restoration in 1991/92 have contributed to this original righthand drive fixedhead model. According to the JDHT certificate, it was delivered new to Mr. G. Martinson with England cricketer and coach, Graeme Fowler taking delivery more recently and John Bintcliffe, Audi racing driver/team finally taking the wheel prior to the vendor.Since then, in 1999, rear bearings were added as well as cap-leads, plugs, bulbs, filters etc. Later, new tyres were fitted all round as well as new Boge shock absorbers to the front. In 2000, it had a full engine and gearbox rebuild with new nitrided valve guides and bearings. This included a carburettor rebuild and new exhaust manifold. The new clutch is a three-part Borg & Beck unit and, obviously, all new hoses and fan belts were added. In 2011/12, all suspension bushes, ball joints and tie rod ends were replaced along with rear shock absorbers and front torsion bars. The steering column was also rebuilt alongside a completely new interior with an up-to-date radio/CD/MP3 unit and hands-free telephony. In the last 12 months, it has had new front discs and pads, overhauled front suspension with new shock absorbers, front and rear and springs to the rear with a rebuilt rear cradle assembly, as well as a new radiator and cowling. Complete with a new clutch, a fresh MoT test certificate and plenty of books and manuals, this most classic of sporting coupés is well priced, well put together and extremely well documented. 

1975 saw the launch of the Jaguar XJS. In a year that Margaret Thatcher was made the leader of the Conservative Party and petrol was 70p/gallon, the new grand tourer from Jaguar was introduced as the replacement for the iconic E-Type. During an astonishing build run of 21 years, 115,413 units were produced by the Coventry manufacturer at their world famous Browns Lane factory. V12 engine cars were unusual at the time with notable exceptions coming from Italian luxury sports car makers Lamborghini and Ferrari. The specifications of the XJS compared well with both Italian cars; it was able to accelerate to 60mph in 7.6 seconds and had a top speed of 143mph. The XJS model was available until production ceased in 1996.This lovely 1990 Jaguar XJS convertible is showing 88,420 miles on the odometer and is finished in the wonderful colour combination of Bordeaux Red metallic over a contrasting, well presented Magnolia interior and benefits from desirable Lattice alloy wheels. Offered in good order throughout, this Jaguar has recently been treated to a service, the fitment of a Bluetooth radio and repair work to the walnut dashboard. Previous maintenance works include various services and an extensive refresh to the paintwork which retains a deep shine. Included in the file are many previous MoT test certificates, maintenance invoices, a current MoT test certificate valid until June 2022 and the original service and workshop booklets. Also present is the original toolkit and the spare wheel. A nicely presented example of the flagship 5.3 litre V12 XJS which has established itself as a most worthy, latter-day, classic. Offered to auction with a V5C registration document and including the cherished number plate G70 XJS. 

The Silver Wraith was the first post-war Rolls-Royce offered directly to the general public. Traditionally, their cars were offered as engine only/rolling chassis then delivered directly to a coach builder to receive the body of choice. They were larger than their sibling, the Bentley Mk. VI, and were equipped with independent front suspension and hydraulic shock absorbers, appealing to both owner-drivers and passengers alike.Originally delivered to Mr. Arthur Aman of Windlesham in Surrey by Brooklands of Bond Street in 1952, instructions included Silver Dawn headlamps and a wider, more imposing, bonnet. It was then absorbed as a company asset by Arthur Aman & Co. in 1954 followed by sale to Mr. Philip Rickards of Fulham, London in 1962. Mr. K. Hemmingway of Stanmore, Middlesex in 1965 became the last recorded owner on the enclosed period owners documentation. More recently, documents show that the car came from the US to a Mr. David Leppan of Phillimore Gardens, London who imported the car from Los Angeles to Felixstowe in 2010. All taxes and duties were paid at the time and part of the UK V5, and NOVA is enclosed. It was then sold to a noted German collector before finding its way back to the UK.Originally a black car with contrasting brown leather interior, it has since been painted in these two shades of a much more cheerful blue. New carpets have been installed, front and rear and, some time ago, a boot-mounted, air-conditioning system has been integrated into the superstructure and reported to be fully functioning. The aluminium exterior of the car is in excellent general condition with faults hard to find. The aluminium bumpers are also in excellent condition although the wing mirrors would benefit from some light attention along with the interior silvering of the offside headlamp. This imposing example has also just undertaken a mechanical overhaul alongside a major service and is reported to be running beautifully with a powerful, silent engine exhibiting good oil pressure and cool running at motorway speeds.A large diameter steering wheel allows for easy low-speed manoeuvring and new white wall tyres are fitted all round with chrome wheel centres recently purchased and fitted.The internal appointments are of equally good quality with period blue leather in good order throughout and just minor wear on the drivers bolster. There are walnut picnic tables, fold-out footrests, and foot-cushions for the rear occupants with door cappings and dashboard in excellent condition. Additional details include the original brass Pyrene fire-extinguisher, modern Alpine radio and a golden Spirit of Ecstasy.A very well-prepared and sporting Rolls-Royce, effortlessly able to keep up with modern traffic and with many miles ahead of her. 

Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2003, the first-generation Continental GT differed from previous incarnations due to it no longer being a coachbuilt car. However, as a result, the price at launch was significantly less than the Continental R (approximately half) which exposed the car to a much wider customer base. Despite the lower price however, the new GT was still roundly well received with celebrities, sports personalities alike buying in droves due to the six-litre, twin-turbocharged W12 engine with 552bhp coupled to opulent surroundings and an ultra comfortable ride. After all, this was designed to be a mile crunching continent cruiser and with that huge W12 engine coupled to a smooth six-speed automatic box distributed by the Quattro four-wheel drive system, it was equally at home in Mayfair as it was on the Autobahn where it was capable of an astonishing 196mph and a 0-60 time of just 4.7 seconds. The Continental offered the most comfortable way of reaching supercar speeds and, still to this day, is a fabulously capable GT.This example of an early GT is presented in Silver over a blue hide interior. This Bentley boasts massage and heated front seats with electric memory, multimedia DVD, radio, TV, phone fitting, satellite navigation and electric folding mirrors. Offered with a good service history with 13 service stamps, seven of which are from Jack Barclay main dealer and six with Bentley Specialists.  Accompanying the Continental is a new MoT test certificate, various sundry invoices and the current V5 registration document. Continental GT's are incredible value for money and combine opulence with speed like no other, this example is without doubt very well priced and could represent fabulous value for money.

When the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow was released to the public in October 1965, the development departments were showing the result of work carried out over a period of some ten years. The new models were technically striking in three ways. A monocoque chassis was used; all wheels were sprung independently and four-wheel disc brakes now ensured stopping power of the sort that had come to be expected in a modern car. Under the bonnet, the V8 engine that had been introduced in the Silver Cloud series was employed. In February 1977, the Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II was introduced. The most notable changes mechanically were to the rack and pinion steering and modifications to the front suspension which improved handling markedly.This example is presented in the desirable period colour combination of brown and gold with a tan Connolly leather interior. Described by its engineer vendor as being in excellent all-round condition and a luxurious joy to drive and that even the original radio cassette player works. This Rolls-Royce exudes class and, we are informed, has benefitted from an extensive service history, and retains the original manuals and toolkit. Presented to auction with a V5C registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until February 2023, this quintessentially British car is offered without reserve.

The Porsche 944 was built from 1982 to 1991 and was built on the same platform as the 924. The 944 was intended to last into the 1990s but major revisions planned for a 944 S3 model were eventually rolled into the 968 instead which replaced the 944. The 944 was a successful model and was available as both a coupé and cabriolet in naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms. In mid-1985, the Porsche 944 underwent significant changes. These included a new dashboard together with new door panels, embedded radio antenna as well as some mechanical changes. Also included was a larger fuel tank, optional heated and powered seats, Porsche Hi-Fi sound system and revisions in the mounting of the transaxle to reduce noise and vibration. The numbers built, reflecting the popularity of the model, made it one of the most successful cars in Porsche's history.This excellent S2 944 Cabriolet was owned by an older gentleman for most of the past fifteen years. Latterly however, he was struggling to get in and out of the car and as a result was using it less and less. His son, a mechanic, had maintained the car for him and kept it in good working order from when he acquired the car in 2007 through until the vendor purchased it at the beginning of 2021. Showing a total of 14 stamps in the service book, the last service, (April 2021 at AVS, Ltd, with all parts supplied by Design 911 Ltd), included the important cambelt service. The invoice shows that this service included the replacement of the cambelt idler roller, tensioner roller, belt idler, power steering belt and cam cover gasket. The vendor, one of his businesses being a bodyshop, noticed the very early signs of rust on the usual spots for the 944 in the corners of the lower wings. Whilst barely noticeable, a perfectionist, he decided that they should all be repaired using new metal, repainted and re-stonechipped. The rest of the car is in as good condition, with the engine bay very clean and the boot interior unmarked. The blue interior is in good order and the car runs and drives very well with the hood raising and lowering without issue. The car also benefits from a new battery and has its original and very rare hood cover included.Supplied with its correct and original leather handbooks, service booklet, V5C registration document and new MoT test certificate valid through until February 2023, this lovely example is a well presented and unmodified 944 S2 with a total use of less than 11,000 miles recorded in the last 15 years.Guide Price: £12,000-£16,000

The very pretty and highly desirable Mercedes-Benz 250 SL was the successor to the popular 230 SL and was first introduced to the public at the 1967 Geneva Motor Show. The brief production run ended a year later in January 1968 and as a result of this short run, the 250 SL is the rarest of the W 113 (Pagoda) series cars. These lovely German stalwarts were offered with a four-speed automatic, a four-speed manual box or the ZF five-speed. Also, for the first time an optional limited slip differential was also available. This fabulous fully restored, including engine rebuild, Pagoda Mercedes is presented in red with black leather interior and is left hand drive. Its restoration was carried out by various Mercedes-Benz specialists and looks fabulous. The car had a full glass-out respray, brand new Mercedes-Benz grained leather interior including full dash, door cards, seats etc. Brand new salt and pepper carpets have been installed and brand new wood including dash and surrounds. The restoration also included a brand new Mohair hood, exhaust, headlights and rubber seals throughout, interior works carried out by leading marque specialists, D Class of Surrey cost in excess of £16,000. The full list of the works carried out can be seen in the history file as well as the summary of the engine work which was carried out and it has covered zero miles since its completion. As part of its engine rebuild, it received a full tune up and reset all settings and controls, reset mixture/tappets and clearances as well as draining the oil, brake fluid and the braking system was fully bled. The original documents held on file include its Service Book, stamped Mercedes-Benz Kundendienst, Germany.  Fastidious attention to maintaining originality including correct period Becker Europa radio, Hirschmann aerial and new Michelin tyres.  This truly is a superb restoration and is resplendent in its gleaming new red paint. One of the finest of this marque on the market today. The Vendor has applied for a V5 log book from the DVLA but this may not have arrived by the time of the Auction. Therefor it may be sold without its new log book but when it arrives the new owner can then apply for it to be changed into their name.Interested parties should note that  whilst driving well when being consigned and photographed three weeks ago, a new fuel pump has been fitted which currently is not working but the vendor will rectify at his cost before any new owner takes delivery of this vehicle.

The Bentley Continental Flying Spur (2006 - 2013) was the second Bentley manufactured since the Volkswagen Group purchased the brand in 1999, after the Continental GT. The Flying Spur is essentially a four-door version of the Continental GT, with a stretched wheelbase and greater length for more spacious rear seating. The two models were similarly priced. The 2013 Spur weighs 5,580lbs and carries the same twin-turbo, 6.0 litre W12 engine used in the Continental GT, for an output of 600 horsepower and 533 pound-feet of torque. It has a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 200mph. The steering column-mounted paddle shifters enable direct access to the six-speed gearbox when the ZF transmission is put into S or sports mode.This lovely low mileage example of this luxury saloon is presented in silver with cream leather interior. It comes with full rear climate control, fully adjustable rear seats with memory, heated and cooled rear seats with massage capability, heated and electrically operated front seats multi-adjustable sunroof, rear electric blinds, multimedia, DVD, radio, TV, satellite navigation and phone fitting. The history file contains invoices from Jack Barclay and various other invoices charting its service history over the years, which includes six stamps in the service book from Jack Barclay. This Continental Flying Spur has the desirable two rear seat option, offering the occupants just that much more in terms of luxury and individuality, more akin to First Class travel on any airline!

The Porsche 993 was introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 964 generation of the iconic 911 model and was built until 1998. Regarded by many as the best generation of 911s ever produced from Stuttgart, this car was the last to use the air cooled flat-six engine that had powered 911s for the previous thirty years. The 993 was offered in a number of guises and specifications during its production life including two and four-wheel drive trains, known as Carrera and Carrera 4 respectively. The 993 was the first generation 911 to have standard six-speed manual transmission. The Carrera, Carrera S, Cabriolet and Targa models (2WD) were available with a Tiptronic four-speed automatic transmission which was first introduced in the 964.First registered on 1st August 1996, this fantastic example of the final air cooled 911 has only covered an incredible 36,170 miles in its 25 year life. The accompanying Porsche Certificate of Authenticity confirms that the car was delivered new to Stratstone Porsche in Midnight Blue Metallic with a dark blue hood and optional extras including 17€ New Cup design wheels, top tinted windscreen, immobiliser and a Sony CD radio tuner. Unchanged from its factory ordered specification, this must be one of the lowest mileage examples in existence. The cars history file shows every MoT test certificate from 2003 onwards, as well receipts for maintenance carried out and copies of the stamps from its service book. In the nicely presented history file is also a list showing all of the cars services and the mileages at each from new. Supplied with a fresh MoT test certificate valid through to February 2023 and two new rear tyres, the car has covered just over 100 miles since its last service at Porsche Brooklands in 2021. The vendor reports the car to run and drive just as you would expect a car of its pedigree to and is only selling due to lack of use, having covered less than a thousand miles in his entire ownership.Supplied with V5C registration document, MoT test certificate valid until February 2023, service history file, past MoT test certificates and Porsche Certificate of Authenticity. A rare opportunity to own a low mileage, unmodified design classic that was the evolutionary pinnacle of Porsches legendary air cooled flat-six. 

A Bush 90 DAC Bakelite radio, an Olympus typewriter, cased, a copper bowl or lid, plated flatware, a deed box, novelty money bank, 19th Century work box, etc. **PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR POSTING AND PACKING**

A Bush bakelite DAC 90A valve Radio in brown and an Ever Ready C/A valve radio in cream..

An Ever Ready cream bakelite Art Deco radio.

A Phillips brown/cream bakelite radio.

Fine and interesting late 18th/early 19th century French violin labelled M. Lupot Fils, Luthier, rue d'illiers á Orleans, l'An 1792; also bearing a repairer's label dated 1859, the one piece back of very faint irregular curl with medium curl to the sides and head, the table of a broad width grain and the varnish of a reddish-brown colour on a golden ground, 14 1/16", 35.70cm, case *This violin is sold with a French nickel mounted violin bow stamped Ch. Buthod á Paris and another nickel mounted violin bow, unstamped**This violin is being sold by the daughter of her late father and she has written a moving tribute below about him and the violin. Christopher Sheppard (1941-2018) Lead Violinist (RadioLight Orchestra) multi-instrumentalist, conductor, music lecturer and artist. Christopher was extraordinarily talented both as a musician and an artist. His early life was, like all those born during the war, challenging and difficult. Forced to join the Royal Marines School of Music at 14, Chris rose to lead violin under Sir Vivian Dunn in three years which began his lifelong career as a performing artist. After 25 years in the services, a lifetime's experience as a worldwide musician, conductor including the position of band master of the Ark Royal in 1977 (featuring in the TV series Sailor) He retired to Devon where he took the lead in The Radio Light Orchestra and as a session musician playing all the shows in the Theatre Royal (Plymouth), teaching and composing music. The love of his life was his beautiful violin (one might have said it was his obsession) which he played daily, permeating the walls of his house with his favourite tunes from the Max Bruch Concerto in G minor to Shostakovich's most moody concertos. His friends nick named him Shosta which said it all. As his daughter, my love for the violin was sadly lacking having had to endure endless practice as a child every morning from 5am. However, now he has departed, I miss his beautiful playing and the enchanting sound he created with his Lupot violin. My hope is that his violin will find a worthy owner who loves it as much as my Father did.

A retro wooden cased Gossor valve radio

A vintage dial radio, together with a wooden cased Pye branded electronic Radiogram

Advertising enamel sign KB RADIO AUTHORISED DEALER. KB radio (Kolster Brandes) used this logo from around 1929 to 1939. Double sided in very good condition with minor edge chipping measures 20inx 13in.

Cartier Parfum Panthere de Cartier perfume bottle in original box, boxed cross gold plated fountain and ballpoint pen set, Hermes perfume bottle, Astro solid state travel companion clock radio, modern silver hallmarked propelling pencil, etc

Group of various collectables to include jewellery boxes, inlaid pen stand, Kolster-Brandes radio, mid C20thC scrapbooks, Aberdeen FC match programmes, pewter quaiche, Vieillard of Bordeaux Longwy style enamel vase etc (3 boxes)

MIXED LOT OF COLLECTABLESincluding a pocket pair of Miranda 8x21 field glasses, Roberts RM33 radio, Royal Doulton tobacco jar, child's gas mask, boxed, Isle Of Man cruet set, boxed, bridge set, mortar shell money box, toddy kettle and other items

RADIO CONTROL SUBARU WRC 2003 IMPREZAin original box, new and unused, together with a radio control Dodge Viper GTS-R, in original box, new and unused (2)

CAM PAC MODEL RADIO CONTROL UNITmodel FC-16, together with a Hill Billy battery pack and six other batteries and a mains charger

RADIO CONTROL NAVY DESTROYERof fibreglass and wood construction with two internal motors and two brass propellers, not completed, 170cm long

RADIO CONTROL NAVY FRIGATEof fibreglass construction with lift off deck and propellers, not completed, 183cm long

RADIO CONTROL RUSSIAN NAVY DESTROYERof fibreglass construction, completed with guns, radar, rigging, rear helicopter pad with helicopter, with a lift of deck revealing motors, 161cm long

MILITARY FIELD RADIO RECEPTION SETin a green metal case with a lockable lid and side carry handles

CIGARETTE CARDS - SEVENTEEN ASSORTED SETS comprising Ardath, 'Real Photographs, Series One', 1939 (44/44); Ardath, 'Film, Stage & Radio Stars' (large), 1935 (25/25); Wills, 'Radio Celebrities, A Series', 1934 (50/50); Phillips, 'Stage and Cinema Beauties', 1933 (35/35); Player, 'Film Stars', 1934 (50/50); Phillips, 'Film Favourites', 1934 (50/50); Wills, 'Cinema Stars, 2nd Series', 1928 (50/50); Carreras, 'Film & Stage Beauties', 1939 (54/54); and others, all generally good (album).

ASSORTED DOLL'S HOUSE FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES comprising a bedroom suite of single bed, wardrobe and mirror-back chest of drawers; a day bed; radio receiver; Meccano table lamp; English Bijou book; and other items.

ASSORTED DOLL'S HOUSE FURNITURE & ACCESSORIES comprising a Pit-A-Pat sofa bed and two matching chairs; Guild of Treasure Seekers table; a form; radio receiver; German Anfoe carpet sweeper; Taylor & Barrett vacuum cleaner; two telephones; and other items.

A record player, radio tape deck and miscellaneous records, (running at time of lotting).

Box of miscellanea, car charger cable, 3D glasses, garden tools, car radio, a/f.

Two boxes of miscellanea, umbrella, cart horses and wagons, radio/CD player, etc.,

Box of candles, set of knives, car radio, cassette player, etc.,

Goodmans radio/CD player and small radiator heater.

Quantity of miscellanea including singing fish, halogen lamps, car radio, etc.

DAB radio receiver [Running at time of lotting]

NO RESERVE Dyrenforth (James) & Max Kester. Adolf in Blunderland: a Political Parody of Lewis Carroll's Famous Story, third edition, frontispiece, plates and illustrations by Norman Mansbridge, original pictorial boards, small mark to upper cover, fractional bumping to corners and spine extremities, dust-jacket, faint spotting to upper panel, fractional creasing to corners and spine extremities, 4to, December 1939.⁂ This was originally broadcast as a radio piece for the BBC, before being published in book form. The first, second and third editions of this work were all published in the same month.

Authentic Repro Steepletone turntable/radio

A G-Shock Mudmaster GWG 100 Multi Band 6 Tough Solar wristwatch with green plastic strap and black metal case. Multi functions include light, timer, radio controlled, world time, mud and shock resistant. Luminous hands and hour markers. In working order.

2 vintage Kodak cameras together with a boxed Solid State Satellite transistor radio. Model 010, in excellent condition, with original instructions. Kodak Instamatic 104 & 25 together with 2 boxed Sylvania flash cubes.

A box of vintage radio valves. To include Mullard, Tungsram, Pinnacle and AC Delco.

Box of straps, pouches, radio alarm clock etc

Box of material, to include a valance, woollen chain stitch rug and a Pifco wi-fi radio

A Murphy A122C floor standing valve radio, on bent-ply legs, 1947, W65cm, H75cm

A vintage Sterling radio along with a Rogers HG88 valve amplifier. H.20 W.40 D.27cm

Margaret Kerry signed 10x8 Tinker Bell animated photo. Margaret Kerry (born May 11, 1929) is an American actress and radio host, best known for her work as the model for Tinker Bell in the 1953 Walt Disney Pictures animated feature, Peter Pan. 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

Gene Autry signed 6x4 colour post card photo. Orvon Grover Gene Autry (September 29, 1907 - October 2, 1998), nicknamed the Singing Cowboy, was an American singer, songwriter, actor, musician, rodeo performer, and baseball owner who gained fame largely by singing in a crooning style on radio, in films, and on television for more than three decades beginning in the early 1930s. Autry was the owner of a television station, several radio stations in Southern California, and the Los Angeles/California Angels Major League Baseball team from 1961 to 1997. 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

Nelson Eddy signed 10x8 black and white vintage photo. Nelson Ackerman Eddy (June 29, 1901 - March 6, 1967) was an American singer, baritone and actor who appeared in 19 musical films during the 1930s and 1940s, as well as in opera and on the concert stage, radio, television, and in nightclubs. A classically trained baritone, he is best remembered for the eight films in which he co-starred with soprano Jeanette MacDonald. He was one of the first crossover stars, a superstar appealing both to shrieking bobby soxers and opera purists, and in his heyday, he was the highest paid singer in the world. 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

Bessie Love signed 8x6 black and white vintage photo. Bessie Love (born Juanita Horton; September 10, 1898 - April 26, 1986) was an American-British actress who achieved prominence playing innocent, young girls and wholesome leading ladies in silent and early sound films. Her acting career spanned eight decades-from silent film to sound film, including theatre, radio, and television-and her performance in The Broadway Melody (1929) earned her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. 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

Gracie Allen and George Burns signed 10x8 vintage black and white photo. Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (c. July 26, 1895 - August 27, 1964) was an American vaudevillian and comedian who became internationally famous as the zany partner and comic foil of husband George Burns, her straight man, appearing with him on radio, television, and film as the duo Burns and Allen. George Burns (born Nathan Birnbaum; January 20, 1896 - March 9, 1996) was an American comedian, actor, singer, and writer. He was one of the few entertainers whose career successfully spanned vaudeville, radio, film, and television. His arched eyebrow and cigar-smoke punctuation became familiar trademarks for over three-quarters of a century. He and his wife, Gracie Allen, appeared on radio, television, and film as the comedy duo Burns and Allen. 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

Outstanding Medals, Insignia and Paperwork Archive of Signalman Robert W Chapman Royal Signals Attached 1st SAS Brigade, Late Kings Own Royal Regiment, Captured After S.O.E Operation Disclaim in Occupied Yugoslavia, Multiple Escape Attempts from Captivity, Finally Escaping in 1945 and Operating with Partisans in Yugoslavia, the medals consist of General Service Medal 1918-62 George VI with single clasp Palestine “3711283 PTE R CHAPMAN KINGS OWN”, 1939-45 star, Africa star, Defence medal, 1939-45 War medal and EIIR Regular Army Long Service Good Conduct medal “3711283 S. SGT. R. W. CHAPMAN. R. SIGS.” Medals are swing mounted for wear and accompanied by matching miniature medals; cloth insignia including a privately tailored, possibly middle east made embroidered cloth shoulder title “1ST S.A.S”, pair of embroidered S.A.S parachute qualified jump wings, bullion embroidered Army Recruiter shoulder title, Royal Signals cloth shoulder title and regimental blazer badge. The grouping is also accompanied by a very large archive of original documents and photographs taken during the pre-war service in Palestine, but also during WW2, including one of himself and another comrade in uniform said to be in a house where they were hidden which was eventually blown up by Soviet Russian forces during the Russian advance west. Some of the documents include original letters sent by Chapman from prisoner of war camps, original POW leaflets, including one produced by the Germans titled “To all Prisoners of War! The escape from prison camps is no longer a sport!”. His regular army certificate of service document details his periods of service and confirms his time as a POW in Germany from 7th February 1942 until 1945, he continued to serve after with the BAOR into the late 1950’s. Many photographs accompany the group, showing Chapman in uniform, many of which he proudly wears the SAS parachute qualification wing. A truly fantastic archive which needs to be viewed to appreciate the grouping. Robert William Chapman was born on 10th February 1918 in Barrow in Furness, he enlisted into the Kings Own Royal Regiment on 29th February 1936. He served with the regiment during the campaign in Palestine, moving to the Royal Signals in 1941. He served and a wireless operator with the Royal Signals and was attached to the 1st SAS brigade at Kabrit on 25th December 1941. Chapman was selected by British Intelligence officer Major Kevan Elliott for the Special Operations Executive (S.O.E) Operation Disclaim. The mission was to re-establish contact with General Mihailovic, who was perceived to be the leader of the Yugoslavian resistance forces, who along with his men were in hiding in the mountains of Yugoslavia. Intelligence was very weak and they did not have an accurate idea of exactly where Mihailovic was. Chapman was requested for the mission because he had been trained in the specialist radio equipment which was being used. The two were accompanied by Fight Sergeant Miljkovic and 2nd Lieutenant Crnjanski of the Royal Yugoslav Air Force. The team trained in Egypt before departing from Malta in a Whitley bomber with ling rang fuel tanks for Yugoslavia on 4/5th February 1942. They parachuted over the Romania plateau east of Sarajevo into deep snow and icy cold. It was a disaster. The area was crawling with Germans and Croats alerted by the Whitleys endless circling before the drop, and most of their supplies fell out of reach, or were smashed. The four men were captured on the 6th or 7th February 1942. Because they were in uniform, otherwise they would have been shot for being spies. When captured Major Elliott was already known to the German Gestapo. An extract from Chapman’s interrogation report states the following, “The plane, after everything had been dropped and everyone had jumped, turned back towards Alexandria. Whilst the plane was manoeuvring one of the side doors came off and fell to the ground. It was a beautiful moonlight night; the snow was thigh deep. Acting according to his instructions he buried his parachute in the snow and flashed a signal with his pocket torch, a signal to which there was however, no reply. It began to get foggy. He walked for 20 minutes, sinking into the snow at every step, towards the edge of a wood; he tired rapidly, at dawn he found himself about 1600 meters from a farm. He fired three pistol shots in the air. After half an hour Major Elliott arrived, he too had buried his parachute. After another half an hour, and after another two shots had been fired, the two Serbs were traced. Finally the short-wave transmitter was also found. When day came they took cover in a hiding place in the snow which had probably been prepared by the partisans. Chapman buried the radio. They passed the whole day in the hiding place. They thought they could see some containers with parachutes attached about 1600 meters away, but they did not dare to leave their hiding place because at about the same distance away, at about 0700 hours, they noticed 30-40 men walking along the road. They thought they saw the four containers taken by these men. They awaited the evening in the hiding place, but did not dare to leave even during the night and remained in the same place trembling from the cold. On the morning of the 6th they decided to go and look for the containers. After the first 200 meters Major Elliott and the Serbian sergeant were so tired that they dropped to the ground and stayed there. Chapman and the other Serbian went on further but nothing was found. Completely exhausted they returned to their hiding place and spent another night and day there. On the morning of the 7th they decided to move into the apparently uninhabited farm. Chapman and the Serbian 2nd Lieutenant went ahead followed by the Serbian sergeant who carried on his shoulders the completely exhausted Major Elliott. At 1000 hours some Croatian soldiers captured the parachutists who put up no resistance”. Chapman made numerous escape attempts from being a prisoner of war, the first was along with 60 others from Stalag Luft IIIe on 1st May 1942, after making his way across Europe, he was eventually captured again on 11th May and returned to Stalag Luft IIIe. In October 1942, whilst imprisoned at Stalag 8B, he along with 14 others made an escape attempt but searchlights and machine guns opened up and they were returned to the camp. His 3rd attempt was whilst part of a working party at Stramberg cement factory on 1st May 1943, he was on the run for 3 weeks, in Yugoslavia, however he was betrayed and was once again captured. His final escape was successful, in April 1945 he managed to escape and contacted Partisan forces along with a Corporal Hudson. They managed to find a Partisan house where they were helped with civilian clothes, this house was eventually bombed by the Soviet Russian forces during the fighting. Chapman fought with the partisan forces until 23rd May 1945, being repatriated on 30th May 1945, returning to England. He continued to served in the Royal Corps of Signals with the British Army of the Rhine

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