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Bonhams
Lot 291

An Emile Deyrolle Scénographe collapsible camera,No.22, Stamped Senograph No 22. A. Loiseau Fils Paris complete with brass lens unit and cap, removable struts, fabric bellows and wooden plate holder and struts, 7in x 4 1/2in (18cm x 12cm) Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras, 25 November 1993, Lot 393.Literature: LOTHROP. (1973), 'A Century of Cameras', (p.20)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Lot 32

[GERVAISE DE LA TOUCHE (JEAN-CHARLES)]Mémoires de Saturnin écrit par lui-même, 2 parts in 1 vol., large paper copy printed on blue paper, 24 plates after Borel and by Elluin, period-style French olive morocco gilt, pink silk endpapers [Cohen-de Ricci 431; Pia Enfer 622], 8vo, Londres [but Paris, Cazin], 1787-1786Footnotes:THE RARE LARGE-PAPER ISSUE OF THE FIRST CAZIN EDITION: 'les exemplaires en grand papier sont fort rares et généralement sur papier un peu bleuté' (Cohen-de Ricci).Provenance: Librairie François Ier, 1988, item 83; Sotheby's, Bibliothèque d'un amateur, 15 May 1997, lot 42.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 320

A good Le Coultre et Cie, Compass Camera outfit, Switzerland,comprising; a Compass II Camera no.2674 Anastigmat 35mm f/3.5 lens in original presentation case with roll film back, set of envelopes, neck chain, rare Compass Negative album and 'Instructions of the use of Compass Camera I and II', together with other accessories, in two cases, (Qty)Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras including a Collection of Subminiature Cameras, 5 November 1992, Lot 361This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 321

A rare Simons & Co. 35 mm Sico Tropical Camera, Switzerland,No.52, with 'Rudweadorf A.G.' Sico anastigmat 6cm f/3.5 len no.6773, brass mounted teak body, folding viewfinder and dial-set Compur shutter, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Cameras and Optical Toys including the James L. Bikoff Collection of Tropical Cameras, 15 May 1992, Lot 538This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 324

A Marion & Co. Half-Plate Tropical Reflex Camera,no.M907, with Ross Homocentric 8 1/2in f/6.3 lens no.140661, rare format with red bellows and brass bound teak body, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Cameras and Optical Toys including the James L. Bikoff Collection of Tropical Cameras, 15 May 1992, Lot 338.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Lot 330

An E. Schmid Metal-Body Biflex 35 Camera, Switzerland,no.1107, with Biflex-Trivar 2cm f/2.8 lens no.1019 in Khaki coloured metal case, rare front cap and simulated leather carrying case, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras including a Collection of Subminiature Cameras, 5 November 1992, Lot 370Literature: WHITE. (1990) Subminiature Photography, (p.45-47)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 332

An Expo Camera Co. Police Camera,1 1/4 x 1in camera with black metal body, nickel fittings complete with original set of printed instructions and original cardboard box Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras including a collection of Subminiature Cameras, 5 November 1992, Lot 403This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 340

A Suzuki Optical Works 8 mm. Echo 8 Combined Camera / Lighter,With an Echor 5mm f/3.5 lens, film cutter and two cassettes, in green simulated leather presentation case, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras, 25 November 1993, Lot 188.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Lot 344

A Gandolfi Field Camera,5 x 4in, teak body and Ross Homocentric 7in f/5.6 lens in case with plate holders, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras, 25 November 1993, Lot 411.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 346

A Concava S.A. 35 mm Tessina Camera, Switzerland,no.565751, with 25mm f/2.8 lens, in manufacturer's case with wrist strap, film winder and accessories, (4)Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras, 25 November 1993, lot 210This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 347

A Lanak Minox-Film Cam Watch M1 Camera,With 14.3mm f/4 lens complete with wristband and instruction sheet in original box, Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, Fine and Rare Cameras, 25 November 1993, Lot 207This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 413

DINKY rare white 674 United Nations Austin ChampExport issue, no holes for personnel, green hubs and mud guards, 152b Reconnaissance car smooth hubs, 153a Military Jeep with solid steering wheel and smooth hubs (3) Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's, London, South Kensington, The Ashley Collection of Dinky Toys, 19 May 1992, lot 519, 522, 551This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 421

DINKY 39eu rare red and yellow Chrysler Royal Sedan, 1950-52Yellow body and hubs, red wings, white tyres, two colour finish produced only for the U.S market Footnotes:Provenance: Christie's, London, South Kensington, The Ashley Collection of Dinky Toys, 19 May 1992, lot 206This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 435A

A rare pair of hongmu side-tables, jiuzhuoQianlong/JiaqingEach table defined by a rectangular top supported by a recessed waist and four square straight legs ending in hoof feet, all secured by humpback stretchers with four and two vertical struts respectively on the longer and shorter sides dividing the negative space beneath the table into pierced panels. Each 80.6cm (31 7/8in) high x 89.5cm (35 2/8in) wide x 44.5cm (17 3/8in) deep. (2).Footnotes:清乾隆/嘉慶 紅木酒桌成對From The Jacob Collection PROPERTY OF AN IMPORTANT SWISS COLLECTOR 重要瑞士藏家藏品This lot is offered at No Reserve. 本拍品無保留價Provenance: Sotheby's New York, 1-2 June 1993, lot 553The Jacob Collection來源：紐約蘇富比，1993年6月1-2日，拍品編號553Jacob收藏系列The simple yet elegant form displayed by the present examples was frequently employed in Chinese classical furniture construction. The popularity of the shape led to the creation of numerous variations on the form, which include waisted and waistless examples, tables with and without stretchers, as well as examples bearing a square form.Compare with a related huanghuali side table, 18th century, bearing a similar form as the present lot but lacking the vertical struts, illustrated in C.Evarts, Liang Yi Collection: Huanghuali, Hong Kong, 2007, p.121, no.43. See another huanghuali example, 17th/18th century, also lacking the vertical struts, from the collection of Robert Hatfield Ellsworth, illustrated by R.Ellsworth, Chinese Furniture: Hardwood Examples of the Ming and Early Ch'ing Dynasties, New York, 1970, no.66.Two related huanghuali rectangular waisted side table, 17th/18th century, were sold at Sotheby's New York, respectively on 19 March 2007, lot 301, and 27 September 2006, lot 27.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP Y* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.Y Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 45

PLAYING CARDS'Alart' [Jack of Hearts]; 'Hector' [Jack of Diamonds] , pochoir-coloured (red, green, blue and grey-brown) wood-engavings on paper, the figures in medieval French courtly dress, named in gothic lettering on left, standing within architectural borders, with buildings, towers and ramparts in the background, mounted on card, 102 x 74mm. (the second cropped to 95 x 75mm.), [Lyon?, early 16th century]Footnotes:Two rare playing cards, seemingly from the same pack, depicting the Trojan hero Hector and Alard, from the novel of Renaut de Montauban.Provenance: Tajan, Autographes et Livres, 30 September 2002, lot 35This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 46

PLAYING CARD'Jacques Vise' [Jack], wood-engraving on paper, pochoir-coloured (red, green, brown, grey-blue), the figure in courtly French dress, inscribed 'Jacques vise' in banner at foot, some manuscript text showing through lower portion, the top section (including suit and the top of the head) torn away, mounted on card, 93 x 59mm., [Lyon, late fifteenth/early sixteenth century]Footnotes:An exceptionally rare example of a card produced by Jacques Vise, the Lyonnais card-maker active from 1481 to 1517. Although the figure is not clear, the use of Vise's name would tend to indicate that the card is a Jack.Provenance: Tajan, Autographes et Livres, 30 September 2002, lot 34This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 92

A rare Dutch mid-18th century mahogany metamorphic wingback armchair or daybedThe arched top rail centred by a carved portrait medallion above a needlework upholstered back depicting the sacrificing of Isaac, with a hinged folding seat extending to a daybed, the arms becoming legs, 96cm wide x 80cm deep x 135cm high, (37 1/2in wide x 31in deep x 53in high) (un-extended)Footnotes:Provenance: Sotheby's, The Burgenstock Collection, Zurich, 10 December 1996, lot 260 A related pair of metamorphic armchairs were sold at Christie's New York, 15 October 2019, lot 282 where it was described as Anglo-Dutch. A related example, with slightly more elaborate carving, is in the collection of the late Count of Rechteren Limpurg at Rechteren Castle, Overijssel (A. Berendsen, Het Nederlandse Interieur, Utrecht, 1950, p. 218, fig. 230)Literature: Ralph Edwards illustrates a near identical metamorphic armchair at Padworth House, Berkshire, in his Shorter Dictionary of English Furniture, London, 1964, p. 269, fig. 14, dating it to the 1730s. However, the overall proportions and the distinctive, isolated carving of the toprail, indicates that this chair was more likely to have been made in Holland. Examples, of 'travelling chairs', often called 'reisstoelen' can be found in several old Dutch collections, which also suggests a Dutch rather than an English origin for this type of furniture.A near identical example to the present chair can be found in the Stichting Hannema-de Stuers Fundatie at Het Nijenhuis Castle, Overijssel, and is illustrated in A. van der Feltz, Kunstnijverheid Hannema-de Stuers Fundatie, Zwolle, 1980, p. 57, fig 123.Another closely related example is illustrated in C. de Jonge, Holländische Möbel und Raumkunst, The Hague, 1922, p. 218.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * TP* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.TP Lots denoted with a 'TP' will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Southgate Auction Rooms
Lot 163

RARE 1920s CHINESE PIDGIN ENGLISH CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD FOR EUROPEAN RESIDENTS FRONT: THREE COPPER CASH DANGLING FROM THE MOUTH OF THE DRAGON AND A SMALL (DAMAGED) PAINTING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CARD INSIDE: 4 COINS INCLUDING 2 COPPER CASH TOP RIGHT. EMPEROR'S REIGN TITLE SHUNZHI 1644-1661 - FIRST EMPEROR OF THE QING DYNASTY 1644-1912 BOTTOM LEFT' HONGWU 1368-1398FIRST EMPEROR OF THE MING DYNASTY 1368-1643 IN ACCEPTABLE CONDITION App.size: 10cm x 14cm

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Auktionshaus Kloss
Lot 1013

Bodenvase China um 1900/15späte Qing-Dynastie oder frühe Republik Periode, die Wandung mit verschiedenen Techniken glasiert und bemalt, oberhalb mit Seladonglasur mit reliefiertem Dekor und bemalt mit Insekten- und Schmetterlingsdekor, goldstaffiert, als oberen Abschluss tronende Lotusblüte, vollplastische seitliche Handhaben in Form Lotusblumen, Mittelteil umlaufend mit floraler Emaille- Malerei, unterer Korpus mit hellem Fond, darauf umlaufend Pfirsichblüten, Lotusblüten, Insekten- und Vogeldekor in Emaille-Malerei, unterm Stand 4 Zeichen Bodenmarke, sehr seltenes und aufwendig herzustellendes Prunkstück, H: 61 cm, Ø ca. 26 cm,Provenienz: alte Berliner SammlungFloor vase China around 1900/15late Qing dynasty or early republic period, the walls glazed and painted with various techniques, above with celadon glaze with relief decor and painted with insect and butterfly decor, gold-colored, lotus blossom tronating at the top, fully plastic side handles in the form of lotus flowers, circumferentialed middle part with floral enamel painting, lower body with light background, circumferentialed with peach blossoms, lotus flowers, insect and bird decor in enamel painting, under the bottom four characters with bottom mark, very rare and elaborate showpiece, height: 61 cm, Ø approx. 26 cm,provenance: old Berlin collection

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Auktionshaus Kloss
Lot 694

Salzstreuer Bern Schweiz um 1770Silber gepunzt, Johann Jakob Dulliker, seltener Drehverschluss, Gewicht ca. 87 g., H: 12 cmSalt shaker Bern Switzerland around 1770silver hallmarked, Johann Jakob Dulliker, rare twist lock, weight approx. 87 g, height: 12 cm

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Auktionshaus Kloss
Lot 723

Jaeger-LeCoultre Rue de la Paix TischuhrStraßenlaterne Edelstahl / Messing mit goldenerJaeger-LeCoultre Rue de la Paix TischuhrStraßenlaterne Edelstahl / Messing mit goldener Verzierung. Gesamthöhe 280 mm, Fußdurchmesser ca. 75mm. Gehäusedurchmesser der Uhr 48mm, Gehäusehöhe 22mm. Lünette poliert, Zifferblatt matt champagnerfarben mit schwarzen römischen Zahlen und gebläute Zeiger. Uhrwerk Handaufzug 8 Tage Gangreserve, Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufakturkaliber 245/3. Anzeige von Stunde und Minute über Zeiger aus der Mitte. Plexiglas gewölbt. Baujahr um 1960, seltenes SammlerstückJaeger-LeCoultre Rue de la Paix TischuhrStraßenlaterne Edelstahl / Messing mit goldenerJaeger-LeCoultre Rue de la Paix table clockstreet lamp made of stainless steel / brass with gold decor, Overall height 280 mm, base diameter approx. 75mm, watch case diameter 48 mm, case height 22 mm, polished bezel, matt champagne-colored dial with black Roman numerals and blued pointer, movement manual wind 8 days speed reserve, Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture caliber 245/3, hour and minute are displayed, arched plexiglass, built around 1960, rare collectors item

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Auktionshaus Kloss
Lot 736

Ferreira Port Quinta do Rodo 1936Füllstand normal, Etikett gut, 0,7 l, extrem seltener PortweinFerreira Port Quinta do Rodo 1936fill level normal, label in good condition, 0.7 l, extremely rare port wine

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Auktionshaus Kloss
Lot 855

Große Figur der Guan Yin, Ming Dynastie 15./16. Jhd.große und schwere Bronze, Die Göttin der Barmherzigkeit: Bodhisattva Guan Yin mit insgesamt 12 Armen, auf Lotussockel sitzend, mit Schwarz - und Rotlack gefasst. An Füßen , Händen, Gewand, Gesicht und in den rot gefassten Kronen lackvergoldet. obere rechte und untere linke Hand beschädigt, mit Attributen, u.a. die Flasche des Lebenswassers, altersbedingter guter Zustand, Gesamthöhe 81 cm, Gewicht ca. 82 kg., äußerst seltene Figur der Guan Yin,Provenienz: Alte Sammlung Berlin.Large figure of Guan Yin, Ming dynasty 15th / 16th centurytitle: Large figure of Guan Yin, Ming dynasty 15th / 16th centurylarge and heavy bronze, the Goddess of Mercy: Bodhisattva Guan Yin with 12 arms, sitting on lotus pedestral, painted with black and red lacquer, on feets, hands, robes, faces and in the red-tipped crowns partly gilded. damage at the upper right and lower left hand , with attributes, among other things the bottle of the water of life, in an age-related good condition, total height 81 cm, weight approx. 82 kg., extremely rare figure of the Guan Yin,provenance: Old Berlin collection.

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Omega Auctions
Lot 140

ALFRED HITCHCOCK SHADOW OF A DOUBT LOBBY CARD. A rare original US lobby card for Alfred Hitchcock's 'Shadow Of a Doubt'. Measures 14 x 11". Excellent condition.

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Omega Auctions
Lot 161

RKO RADIO PICTURES 1940 / 1941 EXHIBITORS ANNUAL. A fantastic example of a rare studio piece from RKO - filled with spreads on forthcoming features for the year ahead, many with extravagant 3D popups in an artfully produced 'scrapbook' style to catch the eye of potential exhibitors. Some wear to outer covers but contents very clean.

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Omega Auctions
Lot 168

THE BEATLES - DANISH FILM BOOKS. A pair of rare film booklets (each 12 x 15.5cm) issued in Denmark for 'Magic Christian' and 'How I Won The War'. Very good condition.

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John Taylors Auction Rooms
Lot 134

Swarovski Rare Encounters desert glow giraffe 935896 H 17.5 cm and baby giraffe H 14 cm 236717 both complete with boxes etc

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Special Auction Services
Lot 443

UK Quad Film Posters, Seven UK Quad Cinema posters comprising The Shawshank Redemption (1994), Ghostbusters 2 (Teaser - 1989), The Rare Breed (1966), The Krays (1990), Battle For The Planet of The Apes (1973), Zardoz (1974) and Car Trouble (1986) with Bysouth artwork, all 30"x 40" - variopus conditions

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Gary Don
Lot 466

VERY RARE 1839 QUEEN VICTORIA SILVER PROOF ISSUE CROWN GOOD EXTRA FINE LIGHTLY POLISHED

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Thomas N. Miller
Lot 186

A rare early twentieth century North Eastern Automobile Association bronze 'Guardian' car mascot, modelled as a warrior with sword and shield, No. 224, by Grant & Son of South Shields, 18cm.

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Thomas N. Miller
Lot 213

A very rare gent's 9ct gold Rolex Precision wristwatch, Ref. 9083, so called 'UFO' model, silvered "honeycomb" dial with gold batons, centre seconds & dagger hands, inner minute track, 17 jewel manual wind movement, on original Rolex gold riveted bracelet with deployant clasp, case approx. 36mm. * These watches are believed to have been retailed only in Great Britain for a brief period in the 1950's before being discontinued by Rolex. Most examples are stainless steel, to find a gold example is particularly unusual.

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Thomas N. Miller
Lot 225

A rare Georgian silver decanter label for Shrub

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Thomas N. Miller
Lot 44

A rare George VI Army Boxing Championships solid silver statue/trophy of a boxer, London 1938, height 22cm CONDITION REPORT: 55oz.

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Bonhams
Lot 125

A rare Yue celadon 'bird' box and coverFive DynastiesThe circular box with a flattened cover in the form of a stylised bird with crested head and extending tail, the wings tucked neatly at the sides, incised to simulate the plumage.11cm. (4.3/8in) long.Footnotes:The Professor Conrad Harris Collection of Early Chinese Art, formed in the late 1990's to early 2000's.Provenance: Berwald Oriental Art, 19 September 2002 (invoice).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 164

A rare Qingbai pear-shaped ewer and coverYuan DynastyWith dragon handle and makara-head spout, with moulded and slip-applied decorative bands of flowers, phoenix and lotus, and an upright lappet band above the flaring foot, the cover with Buddhist lion finial. 26cm (10 1/4in) high (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 23

A rare blue and white 'kraak' frog-shaped vessel, kendiWanliThe body moulded and painted as a crouching frog, the eyes picked out in brown, all surmounted by a cylindrical handle with flaring, hexagonal floriform handle. 19cm (7 1/2in) highFootnotes:Provenance: Jorge Welsh (label).Kendis in the shape of a frog are in several museum collections, including the Princessehof Museum, Leeuwarden, illustrated by Maura Rinaldi, Kraak Porcelain, A Moment in the History of Trade, London, 1989, pl. 234, p. 181, the Ardebil Shrine, Teheran, illustrated by John Alexander Pope, Chinese Porcelains from the Ardebil Shrine, London, 1981, plate 97, no. 29.465, and two in the Topkapi Saray Museum, illustrated by Krahl & Ayers, Chinese Porcelains in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul, London, 1986, vol. II, nos. 1296 and 1297, pp. 730 and 731.For other frog-shaped kendis see Christie's, Amsterdam, The Decorative Arts Sale, 21-22 June 2011, lot 418, and Sotheby's, London, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 5 November 2008, lot 300.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 556

A pair of rare gilt-decorated blue enamel covered stem cups and stands18th centuryOf European form, painted with stylised central flowerheads within bands of lotus blooms and entwined scrolling foliage, the interiors and undersides enamelled turquoise.The vessels and covers 19cm (7.1/2in) high. (6).Footnotes:Compare with a pair of near identical gilt decorated blue enamel saucers, Qianlong mark and Period, sold at Christie's South Kensington, 3rd September 2013, lot 31.A set of four Qianlong mark and period bowls with a similar design is illustrated in Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum, The Prime Cultural Relics Collected by Shenyang Imperial Palace Museum: The Enamel Volume, no. 4, pp.40-41.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 564

A rare enamelled rectangular plaqueIron-red Hongxian four-character mark, Republic PeriodWell enamelled in shades of grisaille and coral-red with a tranquil mountainous riverscape enclosing a sage and his attendant standing on a riverbank beneath gnarled pine trees while his other attendant crosses a bridge approaching a pavilion enclosure, inscribed at the top right, with the seal at the bottom left. 42.8cm x 29.8cm (17in x 11 3/4in), framed.Footnotes:Provenance: A distinguished Asian private collection, and thence by descentCompare with a later enamelled rectangular plaque signed by Wang Yeting (1884-1942), dated 1933, which was sold at Bonhams London on 10 November 2011, lot 596.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 90

A large and rare grey pottery model of a long-eared owlWestern Han DynastyModelled as a plump seated owl with long pricked ears and a crest rising from the short beak, with incised linear designs, a circular aperture to the top of the head, the wings folded back neatly against the body28.5cm. (11.1/4in) high. Footnotes:The Professor Conrad Harris Collection of Early Chinese Art, formed in the late 1990's to early 2000's.Provenance: Priestley & Ferraro, 27 March 2003 (invoice) and label to base.Published: Animals for the Afterlife, Han Dynasty, Priestley and Ferraro Chinese Art, November 2002, catalogue no. 13.The unusual form of this owl bears a resemblance, with the exception of the ears, to a painted lacquer owl-shaped vessel excavated from a Warring States tomb in Sichuan, Illustrated in 'Zhongguo Wenwu Jinghua Daquan, A Compendium of Chinese Cultural Treasures', Works of Art Volume, p. 157.This form is rare in that published examples of pottery owls from the Han Period are usually in the form of a vessel and cover, rather than a complete model.Examples of owl form vessels in bronze, of which the present lot is a descendent, are extant from the Shang Period and were among the most commonly depicted subject for animal-form vessels from this period.Compare with a very similar pottery figure of an owl, The Hardy Collection of Early Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art from the Sze Yuan Tang, Christie's New York, 21 September 1995, lot 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 94

A rare large grey pottery model of a wolfHan DynastyStanding four square, the head slightly lowered and facing forwards with concentrated expression, with a thick, bushy tail.37cm (14.1/2in) long.Footnotes:The Professor Conrad Harris Collection of Early Chinese Art, formed in the late 1990's to early 2000's.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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NL Auction Rooms
Lot 203

A collection of rare football programmes inc. Great Britain 1948 Olympia, Arsenal, Tottenham and Man U

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Sally Mitchell Fine Arts Ltd.
Lot 26

Mick Cawston Limited Edition Rare 'Artists Proof', Image Area 10.5"x7", Guide Price £180-£240 Good Condition

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Sally Mitchell Fine Arts Ltd.
Lot 45

Mick Cawston Signed Limited Edition Print Number 12 of 850, Has rare pencil re-marque on the border. Image Area 12"x 9.5", Supplied Print Only, Guide Price £150-£200 Good Condition

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Sally Mitchell Fine Arts Ltd.
Lot 5

Mick Cawston Rare Signed Limited Edition Print Number 162 of 500, Image Area 5½"x 12.½", Guide Price £140.00 - £180.00. Good condition.

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Sarasota Estate Auction
Lot 29

Extremely rare Qing dynasty. Two beautiful fern stands, each is crafted of hardwood with carved design, marble top, two lower shelves. Size of each: 32 1/2 x 9 x 9 in. Please note that all sales are final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances. Sarasota Estate Auction provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, matter. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Online images can sometimes be poor quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com.

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Sarasota Estate Auction
Lot 38

Regency period oval inlaid tea caddy. Early 19th C. Original interior, inlay, in good condition. Rare form. Size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. Please note that all sales are final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances. Sarasota Estate Auction provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, matter. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Online images can sometimes be poor quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com.

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Sarasota Estate Auction
Lot 70

This is a book and signed letter written by T E Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia (1888 - 1935). Lawrence was a British military officer who led the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Turkish empire in World War I and achieved great fame for his actions during the war. The book is titled Seven Pillars of Wisdom and is an autobiographical account of his experiences in the conflict. It is a second printing of the book (1935). After the war, Lawrence joined the Foreign Office, working with the British government and King Faisal to create an Arab state that would include Syria, Iraq, and other countries in the Middle East. Faisal was a leader of the revolt and had great respect for Lawrence. In 1922, Lawrence retreated from public life, and spent his remaining years as an enlisted man, mostly in the Royal Air Force, with a brief stint in the Army. The body of the letter reads “Dear Madam ... Jonathan Cape has duly sent me on your letter, which dates from last summer, I see. It is a very pleasant thing to come along, casually, and I am most grateful for the kindness you offer. Fortunately, there is no need of a refuge, other than this. Not that I regard the R.A.F. as a refuge. Flying, and the progress of flying, is a very great interest of mine - almost a profession, as the Catholics would have it - and the life and work I have led for the last ten years in our Air Force have been wholly delightful. Still, it was kindly of you to make that offer. Yours [ ly], T E Shaw”. “T E Shaw” was the name Lawrence adopted in the 1920‘s because he grew tired of his celebrity. He stopped working with the British government in 1922 and enlisted in the Royal Air Force under an assumed name (John Hume Ross), and when the press found out about it, the RAF was embarrassed and released him from service. Lawrence found it impossible to reenlist under his own name, so he signed up as a private with the Royal Tank Corps in 1923 under the name “T E Shaw”, which was probably taken from his friendship with George Bernard Shaw, the noted Irish playwright. Somehow Lawrence was able to enlist with the RAF again in 1925 by using this new name, and he legally adopted the name in 1927. The letter was sent from Mount Batten, the Royal Air Force base near Plymouth, England. You can see the address in the upper right corner. We are not sure who wrote the letter that prompted Lawrence to write this one, but the consignor found the letter in the book when she lived in New Jersey, and she believes whoever wrote the letter to Jonathan Cape was concerned about Lawrence’s sexual orientation, and that’s why the person offered him sanctuary. There has always been speculation about his sexual orientation - some people believe he was asexual, others claim he was homosexual, but this has never really been confirmed. He was also captured and tortured by the Turks during the war and historians believe he was raped by the Turks at this time. The Criminal Law Amendment, which was passed in England in 1885, also outlawed homosexual activity by men, and it is possible the person who wrote to Lawrence through Jonathan Cape was offering Lawrence shelter from criminal prosecution for his alleged orientation. We don’t know, but it would be nice to see what the other letter said. (Jonathan Cape was the publishing company in England that handled the book for Lawrence, and Herbert Jonathan Cape was the founder of the company, and we’re not sure if Lawrence received a letter from the publishing house or from the founder of the company. Lawrence might have known Herbert Jonathan Cape personally, but we can’t say for sure about that either.) The letter is clearly written in his hand and signed by him, and it is dated May 1, 1933, just two years before he died from injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. The letter is rare and adds to some of the historical record for Lawrence; there is very light foxing in a couple of spots. The frame is 12 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. wide and the letter is 8 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. wide.

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Sarasota Estate Auction
Lot 9

Important Late19th C. Parisian Japanesque Three Piece Clock Set. Finial is loose. Unknown if in working condition. Exquisite enameling with extremely rare foo dog finial. Original condition, with matching garniture set. Clock size: 20 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 8 in. Accompanied pieces are 10 1/2 x 5 x 5 in. Please note that all sales are final and no refunds will be given under any circumstances. Sarasota Estate Auction provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client and is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, matter. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Online images can sometimes be poor quality due to the uploading process, original high-resolution images can be requested via email at sarasotaestateauction@gmail.com.

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Pax Romana Auctions
Lot 115

100 – 300 AD. Gandharan. A rare grey schist figure of Atlas in a crouching position, with his hands braced against his knees, resting on a rectangular base. Atlas is depicted bare-chested, with a cloth garment draped around his waist. His hair, short beard and features have all been carefully modelled, underlining the high quality of this piece. Atlas is an important figure in Greek art and architecture, usually employed to support the pediment of a frieze, whether actual size or in miniature. Gandhara was an ancient region in the Peshawar basin in the north-west of the ancient Indian subcontinent. The Kushan period (c. 75-451 AD) of Gandharan art, to which this schist figure belongs, was the golden age of artistic production in the area. For further information on Gandharan art, see Jongeward, D. 2019, Buddhist Art Of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Good condition; on a custom-made stand. Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquire on the UK/European art market in the 1980s; Size: H:324mm / W:188mm (w/o stand); 4.7kg

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Pax Romana Auctions
Lot 118

100 – 300 AD. Gandharan. A rare Gandharan yellowish-grey schist panel depicting a drunken Hercules embracing a female companion. Both individuals are depicted with their richly-draped clothing falling away to reveal their naked bodies, and another figure can be seen to the right of the female companion, clutching at her gown as it falls. The figures are framed by a border of grapes and leaves, a symbol of drunkenness and the god Dionysus. The Greek hero Herakles/Hercules is famous for his acts of penance known as the Twelve Labours, but also for his uproarious drunkenness. This is a fantastic representation of a classical motif in the oriental style. Gandhara was an ancient region in the Peshawar basin in the north-west of the ancient Indian subcontinent. Gandharan art frequently incorporates elements of Greek classical mythology. The Kushan period (c. 75-451 AD) of Gandharan art, to which this schist panel belongs, was the golden age of artistic production in the area. For further information on Gandharan art, see Jongeward, D. 2019, Buddhist Art Of Gandhara in the Ashmolean Museum. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Good condition. Provenance: Property of an Oxfordshire art professional; previously in an old British collection, formed in the 1980s on the UK / International art markets. Size: H:240mm / W:163mm ; 2.3 kg

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Pax Romana Auctions
Lot 159

Rare gilt bronze figure of seated Buddha Shakyamuni, China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century or earlier. Size: H:160.2mm / W:110mm ; 954g; Provenance: From UK and European estate collections; acquired between 1970-2010.

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Pax Romana Auctions
Lot 173

A rare Swatow ware dish with phoenixes, China, Ming Dynasty, 17th century Size: H:350mm / W:350mm ; 1640g; Provenance: From UK and European estate collections; acquired between 1970-2010.

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Pax Romana Auctions
Lot 190

A Rare and very well preserved vertical Ying scholar’s rock, China, 19th C AD Qing Dynasty; Large Size Size: H:400mm / W:160mm ; 4459g; Provenance: From UK and European estate collections; acquired between 1970-2010.

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Pax Romana Auctions
Lot 232

A rare gilt bronze figure of Maitreya seated on throne with mandorla, Tibet, 17th/18th century Size: H:360mm / W:280mm ; 6300g; Provenance: From UK and European estate collections; acquired between 1970-2010.

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Pax Romana Auctions
Lot 3

C. 3rd millennium BC. Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley. An excellent example of an Indus Valley civilisation bowl, with a truncated conical and flattened base. while the interior of the bowl features a border of black leaves surrounding a central rondel. This central rondel contains a female figure depicted in a hieratic pose (facing the viewer); she wears a carefully textured dress akin to a modern sari and special attention has been paid to her highly detailed shoulder-length hair, which is worn loose. To her left and right are short examples of the Indus Valley written script. The exterior is undecorated. The Indus Valley Civilisation was an important Bronze Age culture which arose in c. 3300 BC and lasted until c. 1300, though its heyday, to which this ceramic vessel belongs, was in the 3rd millennium BC. Representations of mortal women are rare in Indus Valley Civilisation Art, indicating that the individual depicted here is probably a goddess. Cf. N. Satyawadi, 1994. Proto-Historic Pottery of the Indus Valley Civilisation: Study of Painted Motifs, New Delhi. Excellent condition. Good condition. Provenance: From the private collection of a Central London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/European art market formed in the 1980s; Size: H:50.5mm / W:150mm ; 266g

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Potteries Auctions
Lot 371

A quantity of mixed Royal Albert matching cups and saucers: some rare patterns noted.

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Potteries Auctions
Lot 373

Royal Albert mixed and un-matched cups and saucers: some rare patterns noted.

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Bonhams
Lot 107

1983 BMW 315Registration no. CBY 641YChassis no. WBAAG0107D8603420Odometer Reading: 86,062 kmMoT Expiry: 19/11/2020 *Two owners from new*Always garaged*Very original throughout Carrying on from the '02 line-up, the first 3-series set a template for a range that remains highly popular to this day. Offered here is an earliest-generation (E21) 315 model that was in reality a de-tuned 316. Built for three years it wasn't sold in the UK and is consequently a rare find. It has had just two owners from new, the first working at the BMW factory in Munich. The vendor rates body, paintwork, trim and glass as excellent and the interior described as excellent throughout. The engine's starting and running, as well as the running gear are again vendor-assessed as excellent, with the whole car described as perfectly preserved. An opportunity to purchase a vendor-described perfectly preserved example of a two-owner, first-generation 3-series.Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 74/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 16/25Body Work: 3Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4Glass: 4Paint: 3Wheels/Tyres: 2INTERIOR TOTAL: 13/20Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 2Headlining: 3Seats: 4Trim: 4ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20Mechanical components: 4Running: 4Starting: 4Under Bonnet: 4RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20Axles: 4Brakes: 4Gearbox/Clutch: 4Suspension: 4ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10Ancillary components: 4Main components: 4Car History File: 5Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 141

1993 Toyota Century VG40Registration no. L763 LBEChassis no. V40-014042Odometer Reading: 40,000MoT Expiry: 01/01/2021*Seldom seen in the UK*Bodywork said to be very good*Engine said to be excellent for starting and runningThe Century has always been a Japanese market-only offering targeting royalty, politicians, and businessmen lucky enough to have a chauffeur rather than having to do their own driving. One of only five on UK roads, this 1993 VG40 model is said to have very good bodywork and good paintwork and trim – the vendor notes there is a slight indentation to the rear bumper and a minor touch-up to an offside door. The interior has vendor-ranked good seats (there is a minor cigarette burn to the front passenger seat cushion) while headlining, dashboard, carpets and door cards are said to be very good: the original lace seat and headrest covers are still fitted. Our vendor reports the engine to be excellent for starting and running and the underbonnet presentation is described as very good, but the bonnet strut is missing. The gearbox and suspension are said to be very good, the brakes and axles excellent. New brake lines (custom fabricated) and rear electronic air shock absorbers have been fitted, along with a custom-made pitman arm. The electrics are noted to be good but the vendor says replacement front door window gears are required, as is an air-conditioning belt and speed sensor. This model comes with factory fitted rear television and VHS cassette player, two detachable front wing flagpoles, and original sales and maintenance brochures. Never sold new in Europe this Century makes a rare and interesting luxury saloon.Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 78/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 18/25Body Work: 4Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 3Glass: 5Paint: 3Wheels/Tyres: 3INTERIOR TOTAL: 15/20Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4Headlining: 4Seats: 3Trim: 4ENGINE TOTAL: 18/20Mechanical components: 4Running: 5Starting: 4Under Bonnet: 4RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 18/20Axles: 5Brakes: 5Gearbox/Clutch: 4Suspension: 4ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 5/10Ancillary components: 2Main components: 3Car History File: 4Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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Bonhams
Lot 71

1963 Autobianchi Bianchina CabrioletRegistration no. NSX 316AChassis no. 004915Mileage: TBAMoT: Exempt*Imported from Italy five years ago*Re-trimmed in leather, new hood fitted*Up-rated 650cc engineRare in the extreme on these shores, Bonhams is delighted to offer this charming Bianchina Cabriolet, which was imported from Italy five years ago. Our vendor tells us the bodywork is excellent for presentation, the bodywork appearing very straight with tight shutlines, while the medium blue paint (again said to be excellent) offers an understated air. The external trim and wheels/whitewall tyres are also vendor-rated as excellent. The seats were re-trimmed in leather (from the original vinyl) and reported to be excellent, as is the remained of the interior, and a new German mohair hood replaces a vinyl one previously fitted. Engine starting and running, as well as the running gear, is described as excellent.Could there be a more attractive small 1960s convertible? This Autobainchi Bianchina presents very well and thanks to its up-rated engine is more usable.Footnotes:Vendor Score Total: 99/100Bidders should note that the automated 100-point Seller's Assessment is provided by each Seller at the point of consignment using the guidelines below, and is not provided, assessed or verified by Bonhams MPH. Accordingly Customers (Bidders) are on notice that each vehicle is offered 'as is / as seen' subject to the Conditions of Sale for the auction, and Customers (Bidders) are strongly recommended to view the Lot(s) being offered, before bidding, in order to satisfy themselves as to their condition; Bonhams MPH will not entertain disputes over Sellers' Assessments. Key for sellers' assessments:1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very wellEXTERIOR TOTAL: 25/25Body Work: 5Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 5Glass: 5Paint: 5Wheels/Tyres: 5INTERIOR TOTAL: 20/20Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 5Headlining: 5Seats: 5Trim: 5ENGINE TOTAL: 20/20Mechanical components: 5Running: 5Starting: 5Under Bonnet: 5RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 20/20Axles: 5Brakes: 5Gearbox/Clutch: 5Suspension: 5ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 10/10Ancillary components: 5Main components: 5Car History File: 4/5For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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