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Click here to subscribeExtremely rare 1925 France v New Zealand All Blacks Invincibles rugby programme - played at Toulouse on 18th January with New Zealand winning 30-6, comprising 4 pages with the team line ups to the front and rear inside pages and hand written score, New Zealand team photograph on the centre page with legend of players down each side, some staple rust, punch holes, and slight crease folds and soiling to the covers (AF)
Rare 1924 Wales v New Zealand All Blacks Invincibles rugby signed programme - played at St. Helen's Ground Swansea on Saturday 29th November with the All Blacks winning 19-0, signed to the front cover by the All Blacks Capt. Jock Richardson, small split to the covers from the bottom staple down, slight staple rust, some light soiling to the covers otherwise generally clean (F)
Rare 1962 Great Britain v Wide Bay -Burnett rugby league programme, official itinerary and commemorative boomerang - the match was played at Eskdale Park, Maryborough on Sunday 1st July, a large boomerang with carved figures of koala bear, kangaroo, and kiwi and British Rugby League Touring Team - Australian Itinerary with player portraits and sponsors Craven A cigarettes (G) (3)
A 1967 Jaguar S-Type 3.4 manual overdrive saloon, registration number LVF 309E, chassis number 1B8042DN, engine number 7B 9232-8, opalescent green. Introduced in 1963, the new S-Type offered the usual attributes of grace, space and pace in a new body style with larger boot, a more luxurious wood and leather interior and independent rear suspension following the lines of the E-Type and Mk X. They were offered with a choice of either 3.4 or 3.8 litre engines mated to either a Borg Warner automatic or manual overdrive Moss 4 speed manual gearbox. The S-Type would remain in production until 1968 with just over 23,000 rolling off the production line before the groundbreaking XJ6 took over the mantel and hit the showrooms. This particular S-Type is a desirable manual overdrive example and has seen considerable restoration works carried out by respected Marque specialists including Hollygrove Jaguar of Ringwood, Dorset. Works carried out including a full interior retrim by BAS International with swede green leather, new door cards & headlining, bodywork refurbishment and full re-spray in opalescent green, rebuilt engine, new clutch, stainless steel exhaust, new fuel pumps and battery. This beautifully presented and rare example is offered for auction with a history file containing receipts, previous MOTs, sundry paperwork and ***tax discs (but no SORNs)***. V5C, tax exempt, MOT to January 2018 See illustrations
A 1998 Paul Smith limited edition Rover Mini 1275, registration number S592 CDV, Paul Smith blue. Based on the Rover Mini Cooper, the Paul Smith limited edition is a low volume special Mini of only 1800, 800 in Paul Smith blue (300 for the UK and 500 for Japan), 500 in white and 500 in black for the lucrative Japanese market. They featured black leather interiors, with Citrus green rocker cover, petrol tank, boot liner and glovebox interior, special badging and Charcoal grey Minilite alloy wheels. Finished in Paul Smith blue, this ex-demonstrator has had one lady owner since purchasing it with 216 miles on the odometer from Richardsons of Tiverton. Having covered a genuine 63,000 miles from new with an accompanying history file which can verify the mileage containing the bill of sale, receipts, MOTs and the original sales brochure. This rare Mini offers an opportunity to purchase a rare low mileage classic Mini. V5C, ***MOT to 27th June 2017 (not 10th June 2017, it has not been freshly MOT'd)*** See illustrations
A 1973 MG Midget Mk III 1275 RWA, registration number OJR 500M, chassis number GAN5-139377G, engine number 12V588F/H2797, black. Produced for only a short period between 1972 and 1974, the RWA Midget is perceived by many enthusiasts as one of the most sought after Midget models to roll off the Abingdon factory production line. With 40,000 miles from new, this low mileage example finished in rare factory black with Autumn Leaf interior has only had three owners from new. Originally supplied by R Wilson's Garage, Monkseaton, North Yorkshire, to its first owner, a Mr Henry Douglas Byers, a police sergeant in the Northumberland Constabulary. Mr Byers would own the MG until 2002, when the second owner, a Mr Kenneth Spencer purchased the car. Mr Spencer was a colleague of Mr Byers in the Northumberland Constabulary and had known the car from new. The MG had been in storage since November 1990, having covered a genuine 30,014 miles. At that time, the condition was described as very original, even having the original Pirelli Cinturato tyres fitted! On delivery to Mr Spencer's home, the MG was stripped and restored to a high standard over a period of eighteen months (detailed 30 page account on file) retaining as much originality as possible. Mr Coombes, the current owner, purchased the MG in 2012 with 37,000 miles on the odometer, since when he has added a further 3,000 miles during his custodianship. This matching numbers MG will be offered with a comprehensive history file, including the original purchase receipt and order form, Cadulac corrosion preventing guarantee, Passport to Service, original sales brochure, R Wilson owner's wallet, the detailed history and restoration notes, previous MOTs, receipts and sundry paperwork. V5, V5C, MOT to March 2018, ***tax exempt*** See illustrations
A 1970 Morris Mini Cooper S Mk III, registration number EVG 115H, chassis number X-ADI/150923-A, engine number 12H/397F/348, red. Manufactured between March 1970 and June 1971, the Mk III Cooper S is one of the rarest of all Cooper derivatives, with only 1,570 being manufactured before production ceased. In line with the other Mk III models the body was revised with concealed door hinges, larger rear lights and new front grille. This matching numbers Cooper S is an early example having a build date of June 1970, just 3 months into production. As such it has some of the earlier Mk II's features including toggle dashboard switches and dashboard ignition switch. Having had only two registered keepers from new (both resided in Suffolk), the first owner registered the Mini on his personal registration 30 RHW and kept the car until 1978. On selling the Cooper to its second owner a Mr John Mills from Beccles, he retained his personal registration and the Mini was allocated the period registration EVG 115H. Our vendor purchased the car in 2015 direct from Mr Mills, removing it from Mr Mills's garage where it has been in store since approximately 1990. EVG 115H was then sent to Mini marque specialists, Coopers Garage, Mildenhall for a full restoration retaining as much originality as possible. The restoration took approximately 18 months and was completed in December 2016. During the restoration the shell was stripped back to bare metal and new Heritage panels were let in as necessary, retaining the original body numbers, before a full respray was carried out. The engine which sports a period Osseli special tuning cylinder head was fully rebuilt. The hydro-suspension and all running gear were also fully rebuilt and all bright work was restored to a similar high standard. The original interior has been sympathetically restored to retain as much originality as possible to retain some period charm. The Cooper sits on period Dunlop alloy wheels shod with Dunlop S/P tyres which certainly suit the sporting nature of the Mini. This rare and quite unique Mini is offered with a Heritage Certificate, verifying it's matching number status, a V5 verifying Mr Mills as the second owner, past MOTs and tax discs ***(but no original handbook)***. The vendor who resides in America has taken the reluctant decision to sell his Mini due to a change in plans which now means that he will not be returning to Britain and he does not wish to export the car to the States. This fully restored Cooper S now offers an opportunity to purchase a rare Cooper without all of the inconvenience associated with managing a full restoration. V5, no MOT See illustrations
A 1934 Austin 10/4 Colwyn Cabriolet, registration number RV 4807, chassis number G33986, engine number IG 34094, black with brown accents. Introduced in 1934 to complement the family of 10/4 Austins, the Colwyn was described by The Motor Magazine as a neat occasional four seat Cabriolet, with folding three position hood and rear luggage compartment. Nicknamed Bonnie, this charming Colwyn Cabriolet was originally purchased for £178.00 by a Mr A D Smith, the owner of Farlington Garage, near Portsmouth. On delivery, the odometer had a delivery mileage of 13 miles and five gallons of Shell petrol was put into the tank for just over seven shillings. Bonnie was mainly used for a weekly wage collection and touring holidays, she was subsequently fitted with a tow bar to tow a caravan or trailer and visited amongst other places, Ripon in Yorkshire, Ffestiniog, Snowdonia and Cornwall by way of the infamous Porlock Hill. All these journeys are carefully documented from 12 April 1934 until September 1949, noting average speed and MPG, stops undertaken and time, and whether or not the caravan or trailer accompanied the Austin. The Austin Sports Ace disc wheel trims and spare wheel cover, and all running repairs were recorded during Mr Smith's ownership. When Mr Smith decided to part with the Austin in 1968, 65,182 miles had been covered. Bonnie was then purchased by a Mr John Gates for £75.00, he would then use the car regularly for the next five years before passing custodianship onto his daughter and son-in-law, who enjoyed the Austin on numerous road rallies and runs. A Mr John Harrison was then the next owner who purchased the car for £850.00 in January 1977. In 1982, Bonnie was taken off the road for 16 years for a comprehensive restoration. Mr Harrison restored the car retaining as much originality as possible and carefully used refurbished original parts and repairing the leather interior. The hood was subsequently replaced, but all carpets and running board rubbers were retained. When the restoration was completed, the Austin toured France twice and has won six first place awards at the Austin Ten Drivers Club national rally. Ownership changed hands again in 2015 and was purchased by our vendor in 2016. RV 4807 is presented in excellent condition and is not only an extremely rare model but is offered with a comprehensive and most revealing history detailing its life with the various owners, including six winners rosettes from the ATDC national rally, a Motorine logbook with the aforementioned records dating from 13-3-1934 until 1968 (including petrol consumption at 41 mpg), oil consumption, oil changes, tyre records, chassis lubrication and a schedule of repairs. The history file also contains images of the restoration and photographs of the Austin at various locations with the caravan, handbooks, an original sales leaflet, the warranty, spare parts lists, a Castrol lubrication chart, numerous invoices, previous MOTs, RF60 and RF60A logbooks. With its continuous history from new and being presented in excellent condition this rare Austin is every bit as charming as it was when new, and will be cherished by its new custodian and will be ready to be shown or enjoyed as one wishes. RF60, V5C, MOT and tax exempt See illustrations
A 1972 Ford Escort Mexico Mk I, registration number YUO 38K, chassis number BFATMB28964, engine number L7, Tawny brown metallic. The iconic Ford Mexico was introduced in 1970 to celebrate Hannu Mikkola's London to Mexico World Cup Rally triumph. Based on the RS 1600 bodyshell and suspension, they featured the Kent overhead valve 1.6 litre engine and other performance enhancements. This fully restored Mexico is finished in a very rare colour of Tawny brown metallic, one of only sixty believed to be manufactured in this distinctive colour. With a build date of 8 January 1972, this genuine AVO Aveley built Mexico was restored over an eight year period by an AVO Owners Club member to an extremely high standard. A known car to the AVO Owners Club register, it had thousands of pounds lavished upon it, with the vendor advising us that it is as clean underneath as it is on top. It sports the correct battery in the boot, 140 mph speedometer and 8,000 rpm max rev counter. During the restoration, the opportunity was taken to implement some sensible upgrades including the fitting of polybushed and adjustable front and rear suspension and upgrading the engine to a 1650cc engine with Burton camshaft and lightweight rocker shaft, alloy radiator with electric thermostatically controlled fan and Revolution 6 x 13 inch alloy wheels. In summary, this genuine AVO Mexico in a very rare colour, will be offered for auction with photographs of the restoration and receipts to substantiate the extent of works undertaken. V5C, MOT to March 2018 See illustrations
A 1969 Morris Minor Pick-Up, registration number SKR 131G, chassis number MAU5257925, cream. This rare Morris Pick-Up has been restored by the vendor's engineering company and is presented in cream coachwork with a black vinyl interior. During the refurbishment the body was stripped and repaired with new metal let in as necessary before a full re-spray in cream. The canvas tilt was made and fitted by Larry Piper, the respected car trimmer from Sparkford, Somerset, over new hood hoops manufactured by the vendor. Further works include the fitting of Minilite style alloy wheels (originals will be supplied), a side exit exhaust and general servicing. Since finishing the rebuild, the vendor has used the Morris to attend local shows and road runs, adding approximately. 500 miles to the odometer in the past two years. The Pick-Up will be offered for auction with a history file containing receipts and previous MOTs. V5C, MOT to August 2017 See illustrations
William & Mary Maundy Fourpence 1689 first busts, I over original first E in GVLEELMVS corrected to read GVLIELMVS, traces of E still clear, together with a clear second error - inverted A for first V in GVLIELMVS; this coin apparently an unrecorded & possibly unique double error (also the opinion of the British Museum); very good edge & surfaces, good portrait detail, AVF, RARE
USA, Pennsylvania Colonial Currency Note for 5 Pounds 1775, plate letter A; obv. 'No. 3147 FIVE POUNDS' above legend: 'According to an ACT of General Assembly of Pensylvania, passed in the 15th Year of the Reign of His Majesty GEORGE the Third. Dated the 10th Day of April, Anno Domini 1775' arms of the Penn family to left & signed below by colonial officials 'Edw(ard) Roberts, Job Bacon (in red ink) & Lindsay Coats' rev. fully detailed vignette of the Walnut Street Workhouse (Philadelphia Jail) in centre, 'To Counterfeit is DEATH.' below, 'Printed by Hall & Sellers' above; surface embedded with mica flecks (an early anti-counterfeiting device), printed in black & red ink, minor obv ink stain at right margin, VERY RARE virtually UNC
A rare 19th century 58-bore 'Cutlass' type percussion knife pistol by Smith, London, 5 1/4" octagonal section rifled barrel, six-shot revolving magazine, two-stage trigger, engraved hammer, frame, trigger guard, rear strap and butt cap, chequered two-piece grip, Birmingham proof marks, 13 1/4" fixed cutlass engraved J. Rogers Cuttler, 'Superlative' Sheffield.
German New Guinea, a good range of "Yacht" stamps mint and used and early postcards. German Post Offices in Morocco and in the Turkish Empire, a good selection of mint and used stamps and postcards.Caroline, Marshall and Mariana Islands, a good selection of mint and used "Yacht" stamps including high values including rare bisected 10Pf carmine on piece (authorised after a typhoon destroyed the Post Office in April 1906.) Germany, 1889-1902 good range including high value
The following eight lots comprise an unusual and interesting collection of stamps, letters and postcards from former German Colonies dating from 1880 to 1915 and collected by German missionaries or early settlers, with many rare and valuable items.German East Africa. An exceptional collection in original album of stamps, letters and early postcards with many high value used and unused "Yacht" stamps. Includes pages of used stamps from individual Post Offices. Very high catalogue value
A rare late Victorian leather 'Tabloid' apothecary's travelling case, with a strap handle, the interior fitted with utensil holders, a pouch and with various glass bottles with cork stoppers and with original contents, stamped 'TRADE MARK "TABLOID" BRAND BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO. LONDON, SYDNEY & CAPETOWN.', with registered number '419543', with a tooled view of factories inscribed 'WORKS AND LABORATORIES OF BURROUGHS WELLCOME & CO.', 17.3cm high, 26cm wide, 12.5cm deep. Provenance: From the collection of the late Ian Jenkins.
LEONE NANI 1880 - 1935 Shanxi Han-chung-fu 1903-1914 Ottantadue stampe fotografiche vintage all'albumina e stampe vintage aristotipiche (n.16 nel formato cm 13 x 18, n. 34 nel formato cm 9 x 13, n. 32 nel formato cm 6 x 9) , timbro "Leone Nani" al verso della maggior parte delle fotografie con note manoscritte dall'autore. Raro gruppo di fotografie di padre Nani, missionario e fotografo, vissuto in una delle regioni interne della Cina, dove è stato uno dei testimoni più significativi delle vicende storiche e sociali di questo Paese agli inizi del Novecento. Il fondo Nani di negativi è conservato presso il Pontificio Istituto Missioni Estere (PIME) A Milano, Palazzo Reale, dal 17 dicembre 2003 al 25 gennaio 2004 si è tenuta la mostra dal titolo: Cina perduta nelle fotografie di Leone Nani. A Verona, Centro Internazionale di Fotografia Scavi Scaligeri, dal 24 febbraio al 4 maggio 2008 si è tenuta un'altra mostra dallo stesso titolo.. LEONE NANI 1880 - 1935 Shanxi Han-chung-fu 1903-1914 Eighty-two albumen prints and gelatin silver prints (n.16 size in. 5.11 x 7, n. 34 size in. 3.54 x 5.11, n. 32 size 2.36 x 3.54). Leone Nani's credit stamp and captions verso (majority prints). A rare group of vintage prints from Father Nani, missionary and photographer. He lived in one of the inner regions of China, where he was one of the most significant witnesses of the historical and social circumstances of this country in the early twentieth century. The Nani negatives archive is stored at the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions (PIME). In Milan, at Palazzo Reale, from 17 December 2003 to 25 January 2004 it was held the exhibition titled: China lost in the photographs of Leone Nani. In Verona, at the International Center of Photography Scavi Scaligeri, from February 24 to May 4, 2008 was held another exhibition of the same title. € 800
A rare and important 18th century Irish provincial rectangular freedom box, hinged cover in relief after the arms of the city with a ship between two castles, within an arbour of flowering cornucopia flanked by a basket laden with fruit, above the motto Statio Bene Fida, bombe shaped sides, the base inscribed The Freedom of the City of Cork presented in this box to the Right honourable Isaac Barré as a publk. testemony (sic) of his distinguished abilities and his constant attention in the british (sic) house of commons to the interest of his native country Ireland 13Aug. 1768, gilt interior, 8.5cm wide, maker's mark only, William Reynolds, Cork, c.1768, 5ozIsaac Barré (1726 - 1802) was a soldier and politician. Gazetted ensign 1746, he rose under Woolf to Lt. Col.and was wounded in the cheek at Quebec in 1759. He sat in Parliament 1761-1790 and held office under Lord Bute, Pitt, Rockingham and Shelburne
Treen - a rare 16th century Dutch boxwood travelling knife case, carved in relief with the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, the Twelve Disciples and further scenes from the Bible, the knives with steel blades, one ivory handle with silver coloured metal pommel, applied with a double profile portrait, crowned heart to verso, representing a marriage, the case 21cm long, dated 1582
A copper half penny, token of Daniel Bott of Burton 1669Found metal detecting in a garden within one mile of Tutbury CastleFigure is possibly the silk traders coat of arms 17th Century Tokens were first issued in London in 1648. Their use spread to all of England, and most of Ireland and Wales. The first halfpenny Token known is dated 1656. The halfpenny became the dominant issue after 1664. A few penny tokens were also issued, most in use in Wales and the north of England. The vast majority of the tokens are round. A few other shapes exist, including heart-shaped, diamond shaped, square and octagonal issues. Most of these are quite rare, in demand, and command very high prices. There were probably over 20,000 issuers, though only around 14,000 types have been found and published. Copper Tokens were declared illegal in 1672, and the vast majority were melted down.
A rare 19th century Indian penwork and painted pida chair, pointed arched back with spindles and pendants, turned arms, cane seat, turned legs, inscribed to verso Sutar Narot *ambaram Ran**alav Su**a*, 92cm high, 59cm wide, Kashmir, c.1820 - 1850Reference: For a similar example of this work, on a Regency design armchair, see Jaffer, Amin, Furniture From British India and Ceylon, V & A Publications (London 2001), p.297, pl.116
A rare Chinese 'East Indiamen' teabowl and saucer: painted with two merchantmen and rowing boats in a river estuary, the shore with buildings and porter figures, Qianlong, diameter of saucer 12 cm [teabowl with short rim crack and minor fritting repairs].* Provenance Heirloom & Howard Ltd., purchased 1997.
A rare Bristol polychrome delftware bowl: of large size with 'pie-crust' rim, painted in bright enamel colours with a lake landscape with floral sprays and rockwork, the foreground with three Chinese figures by an arch and fence and a large bird swooping down towards them, a pagoda beyond, circa 1740/50, 34 cm diameter [large star crack, some chips].* Notes. Cf. Michael Archer 'Delftware, The Tin-Glazed Earthenware of the British Isles', page 216 for a discussion of this type of vibrant chinoiserie decoration found on numerous fragments from the site of the Temple Back pottery, Bristol.
BARBANZOLO CORTESANO SOLERA 1915 BRANDY ANEJOA rare bottle of solera aged Spanish Brandy. No strength or capacity statements, but bottle approx. 1 litre. The Solera system of aging is an interesting process of fractional blending which is generally used to ensure consistant quality of product. We think this bottle is from the 1960's, with the original spirit being laid down in 1915. 1 bottle.
BRORA 21YO SIGNATORY A rare bottle of the Brora 21 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky bottled as part of Signatory's Un-Chillfiltered Collection. 70cl. 46% abv. Distilled 12th November 1981. Bottled 28th February 2003. Bottle No. 41 of 927. Butt no. 1422. In original metal tube. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
MANNOCHMORE 22YO RARE MALTSAn example of the Mannochmore 22 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Rare Malts Series in very good condition. 70cl. 60.1% abv. Distilled 1974. Bottled September 1997. Limited Edition Bottle no. 2756. In original carton. Level mid-low neck. Excellnt condition. 1 bottle.
ABSENTA F.E. VOLART CIRCA 1950'SAn ultra rare bottle of Red/ Rose Absinthe from F.E. Volart, Barcelona from circa 1950. The distinctive colour is achieved through the addition of Hibiscus to the botanicals. 95cl. 58% abv. Some discolouration to label. Level low neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.
NORTH PORT 20YO - RARE MALTSThis is one of my favourite drinking bottles from the Rare Malts series...North Port 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 70cl. 61.2% abv. Distilled 1979. Bottled 1999. Limited Eition Bottle No.: 0754. In original carton. Level mid-low neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
GLENDULLAN 23YO - RARE MALTSOne of the early malts produced at the modern replacement to the original Victorian distillery in Dufftown. Glendullan 23 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 70cl. 63.1% abv. Distilled 1974. Bottled 1998 as part of the Rare Malts range. Bottle no. 5371. In original carton. Level bottom neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
SMWS 24.49 (MACALLAN)A rare numbered bottle of Macallan 31 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Scotch Malt Whisky Society. 70cl. 56% abv. Distilled November 1966. Bottled September 1998. Bottle no. 57 of 72 bottles. In original wooden presentation case with certificate of authenticity. Level mid-low neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
CAOL ILA 20YO RARE MALTSA bottle of the Caol Ila 20 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from the Rare Malts series. 75cl. 61.12 % abv. Distilled 1975. Imported for the American market by Schieffelin & Somerset Co., New York. Limited Edition bottle no. 1872. Level mid-low neck. A few small marks on labels. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
LAPHROAIG VINTAGE 1976A rare vintage limited edition bottling from Laphroaig. Laphroaig 1976 Vintage Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 75cl. 43% abv. Bottle no. 5314 of 5400. Distilled in the most glorious summer in Scottish memory, I spent most of that summer playing football on the green in Girvan. In original carton. Level low neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
SMWS 25.2 (ROSEBANK)A rare bottle of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society's second bottling of Rosebank Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 75cl. 57.3% abv. Distilled Sept 1979. Bottled Sept 1990. The distillery has been identified on the top right corner of the label. Level mid-neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.
ARDBEG 24YO SIGNATORYA rare bottle of Ardbeg 24 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky from independent bottlers Signatory. 70cl. 51.3% abv. Distilled 22nd Feb 1974. Bottled 23rd Apr 1998. 70cl. 51.3% abv. Bottle no. 17 of 260. Cask no. 654. In original presentation case. Level bottom neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
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