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Lot 9146
Great Britain - QV (surface printed) : (SG 185) 1884 Crowns £1 brown-lilac, LB, centred to top, excellent colour, this is such a rare stamp mint commanding prices tens of thousands of pounds in original gum, an exceptionally unusually affordable example, regummed/redistributed gum, expertly reperfed, originally estimated a little above the catalogue value of a fine used well centred example (SG£4,200 for such) at £5,000 - but now reserved at £3,560 reserve as 2nd time offered...very hard to locate another genuine unused example at lower than the catalogue value of used… Cat £32000 (image available) [US1]
![Great Britain - KGV : (SG 437wi) 1929 PUC 2½d, with WATERMARK INVERTED, fresh o.g. RARE. Cat £2750 (image available) [US1]](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/4e4939d1-9d72-4a37-b887-a67b00f20160/3567ab7d-fed2-4b95-a19e-5142952ee7e5/468x382.jpg)
Lot 2005
- Purchased new by the Electricity Council- Present owner since 1990- Last used on the road in 1997 and dry stored sinceAccording to accompanying paperwork, 'MVO 380P' was purchased new in 1976 by the Electricity Council, since when the electric two-door, two-seater City car has had three keepers; the most recent of whom acquired it in May 1990. It last saw the public roads back in 1997, following which it has been dry stored and the odometer currently displays an unwarranted but entirely feasible 19,758 miles. The little Enfield is now presented in the contrasting combination of White bodywork and Black interior trim and the vendor presently grades its bodywork as 'good' and the paintwork and interior trim as 'average'. A rare opportunity to acquire, at No Reserve, a car that's arguably more suited to today's environment than the one it was born in. The 8000 was produced by Enfield Automotive on the Isle of Wight. A total of 120 were completed, of which 65 were utilised by the Electricity Council and Southern electricity boards.
Lot 2008
- Believed to have been rejuvenated between 2000 and 2005 with photographs on file showing the work- An intriguing and rare vintage English vehicle with front wheel drive- Old buff log book on file and described by the vendor as being in good to excellent conditionPurchased by our vendor on a bit of a whim last May, he wasn't really looking for another vehicle but being called Bob he felt it was meant to be his car! An original buff registration book on file shows that this charming front-wheel-drive BSA Scout was first registered on June 28th 1935. Purchased in June 2000 by a Glynn Edwards as a project, it appears from a letter in the history file from a former owner to the BSA FWD Club that the car was undergoing rejuvenation as long ago as 1989. Mr Edwards carried out a very thorough rejuvenation which was finished in June 2005, and photographs are on file showing some of the work in progress. In the file are a set of wood frame plans and it is believed that much of the Ash frame was replaced during the rejuvenation. Mr Edwards was apparently 92 years old when he sold the car to our vendor, and it is only being sold now due to moving home to somewhere with less garaging. The BSA is described by the vendor as having a "good" paintwork, and "very good" bodywork, engine, gearbox, and interior trim.
Lot 2009
- A rare model that was originally sold new in England and believed to have always been finished in Alfa Red- Thorough body and engine rejuvenation in 1990/1991 with a photographic record and many invoices, and repainted again in 2008- Alfaholics suspension and 15" wheels fitted but original wheels and bumpers supplied, plus cylinder head overhauled in 2010This Bertone designed Alfa Romeo coupe was first registered on July 1st 1973. Painted in Alfa Red with a black vinyl interior, the car was the recipient of much body and mechanical work during 1990 and 1991, including a repaint of the body, a retrim of the interior, and new pistons and liners and engine bearings. The car was repainted again in 2008, and in April 2010 it was purchased by the father of the current owner, with it being registered in his name the following year. The GT Junior has been much enjoyed by our vendor, and in 2010 he had the cylinder head overhauled and in 2013 he had an Alfaholics Fast-Road Suspension Kit B fitted, along with their 7x15 GTA style alloy wheels. With the history file containing invoices and photographs for much of the work mentioned above, there are also many previous MOT certificates, one dating from 1991. Described by the vendor as being in "good" condition with regards to the body, paint, and interior, with the engine described as "very good", it is believed to be supplied with its original wheels and bumpers.
Lot 2011
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor has informed us that a new Holley carburettor has just been fitted to the car at a cost of 750GBP. Please check with our documents office for details of any other spares which may be included with this lot. - Benefits from spending most of its life in the dry climates of California and Spain - Much money spent on parts including chrome wheels, brakes and suspension work - Serviced less than 20 miles ago, 5.7-litre V8 engine, external spare wheel with bumper and clam shell case Conceived to challenge Chevrolet's Corvette sports car launched in 1953, the iconic Thunderbird, Ford's first 'personal car', made its debut in October 1954 and was one of the first models fitted with the blue oval's new overhead valve V8 engine. The T-bird remained fundamentally unchanged during the first two years before a restyle for 1957 introduced fins on a longer tail section, increased boot space, and more aggressive frontal styling. The following year, the T-bird grew larger in its second generation, the '58 'Square-bird' being the first of the line to adopt unitary construction and offer four seats. Imported into the UK in 2014, this smart example is finished in white with red / white vinyl interior and benefits from the fitment of a new steering wheel and chrome wheels at a cost of over £3,500. New shock absorbers and brakes have also been fitted along with a number of other miscellaneous parts for which we are advised the invoices total thousands of pounds. Described as having "good" bodywork, engine and gearbox with "very good" interior, this classic piece of Americana, complete with rare external spare wheel with bumper and clam shell case, is offered with a Swansea V5 document and the non-transferable registration 326 UYG.
Lot 2014
Now here's the perfect project with which to while away the long winter evenings - a 'one owner from new' Series 3 Lotus Seven that's running and complete but, by its owner's admission, could do with some modest recommissioning and cosmetic improvement. It's no ordinary Series 3 either, but one of the rare Holbay-engined ones (less than 350 S3s were made, very few of which were Holbay-powered). The other extras specified when the car was ordered new from Lotus agent Caterham Cars in Autumn 1969, were a set of Lotus Dunlop alloy wheels and pair of seat belts. Its specification also included the later, stronger Ford gearbox and Ford rear axle which, together with the hand-built engine, made for a tough reliable version of this iconic breed of Lotus. In 1989, the powerplant was returned to Holbay and overhauled as a precautionary measure. During the refurbishment it was fitted with a later stronger cylinder block, however, the original unit was retained and is available if required. When new, the alloy body featured a Yellow nosecone and wings but was painted Silver all over around the same time as the engine work was carried out - the colour contrasts well with the car's Black vinyl trim. All parts that have removed, such as the front wings, hood, side screens, rare rear lights, tonneau etc, are being automatically included in the sale. The car also comes complete with its original V5, Lotus Letter of Provenance, letter between Holbay and the owner regarding the overhaul carried out, and a copy of Lotus's hand-written build sheet. The Seven currently indicates a total unwarranted mileage of 40,039 and is considered by the vendor to have 'excellent' engine, 'good' bodywork, paintwork and four-speed manual transmission, and 'average' interior trim. A rare opportunity for the many lovers of Chapman's rightly revered Lotus Seven.
Lot 2019
This lovely matching numbers TA was built in the Spring of 1939; ie close to the end of the model's run. It is very smartly-presented in Red inside and out and benefits from a relatively recent nut and bolt restoration, during which every item is understood to have been refurbished or replaced - including the original body which was supplanted by a new Naylor's ash example. Owned by the same enthusiast for 24 years, it was then purchased from our Duxford auction in September 2011. Since then it has been largely garaged, but nevertheless treated to: a top end engine overhaul; gearbox, brake and cooling system service; and radiator recore. The vendor currently has no hesitation in classing the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, engine and transmission as all being in 'excellent' condition. Riding on smart chrome wire wheels, this former concours award-winning two-seater also sports: a rare original Midget mascot; replacement Bloomberg steering wheel; tonneau cover; aero screens; side wind deflectors; and original Shelley tools (housed in two trays). Among its claims to fame are featuring in the BBC's 'Strathblair' TV Series (original tape included) and being used to help launch the new MGF at the RAF Leuchars air base in Fife (photographs included). A fine example of the first, and arguably purist, member of MG's much-loved T Series lineage. Announced in 1936, the TA established the famous T-Series pedigree which would persist until the mid-1950s. Designed around a simple new ladder-type chassis frame with beam axles front and rear, it employed a modified Morris powertrain, including an overhead-valve 52bhp/1292cc engine and part-synchromesh four-speed gearbox. Visually and structurally, the bodystyle was an evolution of earlier MG Midgets. The top speed was up to 75mph, the ride was firm, but the entire driving experience was exhilarating. A total of 3,003 TAs were produced.
Lot 2028
- 1 of just 12 RHD Lele Sports built according to the Iso and Bizzarini Owners' Club - Ford 5.7 litre V8 engine overhauled three years ago and uprated with Holley carburettor, Weiand alloy intake manifold and electronic ignition- The Sport model boasted a different interior, revised bumpers, various body modifications and most notably a 5-speed ZF manual gearboxAccording to the Iso and Bizzarini Owners' Club, this eye-catching example of '70s Italian exotica is one of only 12 right-hand drive Lele Sports made and therefore exceedingly rare. The Sport version most notably boasted a ZF five-speed manual gearbox, plus a model-specific interior and range of identifying body details. This car's 5.7-litre Ford engine was apparently overhauled three years ago, at which time it was uprated with Holley carburettor, Weland alloy intake manifold and electronic ignition. The vendor acquired the Lele in October 2009, since when he has continued to compile an astonishingly detailed diary of the servicing and general maintenance it has enjoyed - the document runs to eight A4 pages and would appear to leave nothing to doubt. 'JOJ 992N' is now being offered complete with a copy of that diary, V5C, and an MOT valid to April 18 next year. There is also a fascinating letter of May 2013 from the Secretary of the Iso and Bizzarini Club, explaining that the fact this particular car was manufactured in December 1973 but remained unsold until 1975 could well be because the company entered liquidation early in 1974. It also points out that the sales records of the last UK concessionaires, Nicholas van der Steen Ltd, are presumed to have been lost. However, the Secretary did enclose the relevant page from the factory build sheets, which forms part of the accompanying history file. A rare and exciting motorcar that is extremely well presented throughout.The striking Lele was penned by Marcello Gandini on behalf of Bertone and produced from 1969 to the closure of the company in 1974. Of 2+2 configuration it sat between the Grifo and Fidia in the maker's model range, all of which were powered by either Ford or Chevrolet V8 engines - the Ford ones with manual transmission produced 360bhp.
Lot 2030
Introduced in Autumn 1962, the S3 Continental was notable as the last Bentley to utilise a separate chassis. The substantial box-section structure in question was powered by a 6230cc OHV V8 engine allied to four-speed automatic transmission. Reputedly capable of nigh-on 120mph, the S3 Continental was sold to coachbuilt special order only. One of the more striking designs available, the H.J. Mulliner Park Ward Fixed Head Coupe owed its beautifully sleek profile to Vilhelm Koren. A freelance stylist from Sweden, the 'straight-through' wing line and 'cut-back' wheelarches that he pioneered on the Bentley S2 Continental chassis were successfully carried over to its successor. Visually updated by the diagonal placement of their quad headlights, the Koren-inspired S3 Continentals (in either open or closed guises) thus boasted a decidedly modern yet majestic look. Of the 312 S3 Continentals made between 1962 and 1966, a good number were supplied to such contemporary celebrities as Jayne Mansfield, Fanny Craddock, Sir John Mills and Harry Belafonte.Finished in Light Metallic Blue with original St. James Red leather upholstery and Burr Walnut fascia and cappings, this particular example was originally registered as 'CPL 600B' and delivered new in June 1964 to an F. Gree Esq. Having spent most of its life in Australia, the 'beautifully preserved' Continental was repatriated in 2015. The vendor, who enjoyed the Le Mans Classic weekend behind the wheel in July, is now offering this lovely Bentley complete with air-conditioning and rare full-length Webasto sunroof. Recently treated to a Bentley specialist service, he also plans to have a fresh MOT in time for the sale.
Lot 2045
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor informs us this lot did not receive a service and new timing belt. The so-called T was the final iteration of Ferrari's mid-engined Mondial model range that was launched in 1980 and concluded in 1993, and differed markedly from its earlier siblings both inside and out. The T referred to the re-positioned drivetrain that, as per Ferrari F1 cars of the '80s, featured the engine mounted longitudinally driving through a transversely positioned transmission. This set the pattern for the marque's mid-engined V8 cars for years to come, and endowed the T with far superior handling to previous Mondials, that had their engines mounted higher up and across the frame. For ease of maintenance, the revised drivetrain was fixed to a removable subframe. Other Ferrari firsts embodied in the Mondial T included power-assisted steering, three-position electronically controlled suspension, and ABS as standard fit. Power was provided by a dry-sump V8 unit of 3.4-litres and 300bhp - sufficient to sprint the Prancing Horse to 60mph in 5.6 seconds. Production ran for just 4.5 years, during which 987 Coupe versions were created, just 54 of which featured right-hand drive and just five were finished in the Medio Blue of the sale car, making 'A11 CXD' a very rare example indeed. A notably original and unmolested right-hand drive manual gearbox example, it was supplied new to Evans Halshaw of Birmingham in August 1993. It received a documented speedometer change at 45,166 miles, and has so far completed a total of 65,492 and just been treated to a service and new timing belt. The vendor is now offering the Ferrari complete with original handbooks, service book containing 20 stamps, toolkit, over £42,000 of invoices and lots of MOTs, plus a current one free of advisories and valid into July 2017 - it confirms that this handsome Mondial has travelled little more than 2,000 miles in the last three years. A rare opportunity.
Lot 2047
PLEASE NOTE: The vendor advises further details on the specification include:The crank is a standard size Australian item which has not been regroundThe rods are CarilloA standard cam is fittedCooper bearings on the rods with new shell bearings on the crankA Volumex supercharger is fittedNew wheel bearings and a fuel pressure warning light are also fittedThe car competed in club events with the HSRCA in Australia but the vendor has been unable to find out any further information on thisThe vendor has used it in non-VSCC club events with the MG Owners Club, Bugatti Owners Club and Midland Automobile Club - Built and raced in Australia before coming to the UK c.20 years ago - Restored by the vendor but retaining a lovely patina - Pre-selector gearbox, ready to enjoy Surely the most familiar and best-loved sports cars of their era, the P-type MGs naturally attracted the attention of the clever engineer and enthusiast in search of higher performance. Introduced in March 1934, the MG PA Midget was a more sophisticated and durable design than the J-type Midget it replaced. Longer and more rigid, its cruciform-braced chassis was equipped with all round semi-elliptic leaf springs (fixed at their leading edge but held in sliding trunnions at the rear). In standard two-seater form, its classic shape was described by colourful US motoring writer Ken W Purdy as a "grand piano supported by four harps"! This supercharged PA special was built in Australia and used in competition before being imported to the UK approximately twenty years ago. The vendor, an experienced engineer and racer, has owned the car since 2005 during which time it was treated to a chassis up restoration approximately ten years ago. The bodywork and maroon paintwork are currently described as "good" whilst the 948cc engine (complete with Carrillo rods, race pistons and friction-reducing Kawasaki rings) is "spot on", as is the pre-selector gearbox. The electrics have been rewired. The beige interior presents well with the imposing Jaeger rev counter in clear view of the driver behind the removable steering wheel. Under the bonnet the engine bay looks well cared for whilst the Blockley tyres, bonnet strap and rare mechanic's grab handle complete its sporting appearance. Braking is taken care of by Jaguar SS drums to the front with standard drums to the rear. A potent and highly attractive pre-War MG that has been timed at c.95mph at Goodwood, 497 UXH is only being offered for sale to help fund a new vintage project.
Lot 2066
The vendor purchased this Diamond Black 850i as a project. The V12 engine has subsequently been fully overhauled by 8 Series specialist Chris Burton, during which: the heads were skimmed; valve seats and broken rocker arm replaced; and new valves, stem oil seals, timing chain and gaskets installed. Other items replaced include: plugs; leads; distributor caps; coils; lambda sensors; brake discs and pads; track rod ends; washer jets; batteries; and horn. This is a high specification 850i that features: rare six-speed manual gearbox, sunroof, climate control, six-CD autochanger, heated sports seats with memory, full Parchment-coloured leather interior and rear blind. The vendor currently grades the interior trim and engine of the BMW as 'very good', the bodywork and transmission as 'good', and the paintwork (which has a key scratch on the passenger door) as 'average'. It comes complete with thousands of pounds worth of invoices, original manuals, old tax discs and an MOT to July 31st 2017.
Lot 2069
It was Sunbeam dealer George Hartwell who had the idea of creating a Sports Roadster version of the Talbot 90 Saloon. Sunbeam liked the thinking and offered the so-called Alpine for general sale, and had the bodies for these striking two-seaters hand-crafted by Thrupp & Maberly. The Alpine Special was a limited edition version equipped with higher output engine, just 42 of which featured righthand drive, making the sale car a rare survivor. Within days of it being registered in 1954 it competed in the London MC Rally. It was apparently restored in the '70s, since when it has remained unmolested save for running repairs. The vendor presently views the transmission as 'poor', the bodywork and Red paintwork as 'poor to average', the engine as 'average' and the Black interior trim as 'good'. A spare overhauled gearbox and the original Stromberg carburettors (it now runs on a single one) are included in the sale.
Lot 2079
- A very rare and stately motor car bodied by Connaught of Piccadilly, London- Acquired by the vendor in 2012 in Newport, Wales, as a part finished restoration project- Repainted and retrimmed by the vendor but recommissioning possibly required before returning to the roadSupplied new to the Middlesbrough steel company Cochrane & Co, this very stately Daimler was first registered on February 10th 1933. The chassis featured Daimler's sleeve-valve engine and "Fluidrive" fluid flywheel with Wilson pre-selector transmission, and was bodied by the prestigiously located company of Connaught Coachwork (Howard Godfrey & Co) of Piccadilly, London. The Limousine body is sumptuous and private with its two extra seats and glass compartment divider. Ownership records are on file from 1972 onwards, with the current owner purchasing the car as a project in January 2012 from a company in Newport, Gwent, that specialised in Daimler limousine hire. Our vendor was told by the seller that during their six year ownership the wooden frame, chrome, and engine had all been rejuvenated. Since acquisition, our vendor has repainted the car and completely retrimmed the interior himself with new leather, carpets, headlining, and refurbishing the original woodwork. Hardly used by the current owner, he describes the paintwork as "average", the transmission as "good", and the engine, bodywork, and interior trim as "very good", and does recommend that safety checks are carried out before the car returns to the road.
Lot 2090
- The 90th of just 93 right-hand drive Roadsters made- A 'Special Equipment' model that was exported new to Hong Kong - Treated to a meticulous 'chassis up' restoration upon entering the current ownership in 1985- Participated in the 1st and 2nd Martell Classic Car Rallies to China and has raced at Macau- Matching chassis, engine and body numbers etcLast flowering of the separate chassis XK sportscar line, the XK150 was introduced in 1957. A more sophisticated and refined design than its forebears, the newcomer benefited from the adoption of four-wheel disc brakes and a more generously proportioned cabin. Available with a variety of 3.4 litre or 3.8 litre DOHC straight-six engines (in differing states of tune), potential customers could also choose between four-speed manual or three-speed automatic gearboxes. An effortless performer (contemporary road tests recorded top speeds of 130mph upwards) the XK150 did much to cement Jaguar's reputation as Britain's foremost sportscar manufacturer. Although, the model could be ordered in standard trim, the majority of customers seem to have opted for the factory-fitted 'Special Equipment' (SE) pack which incorporated wire wheels, front spotlights, tuned B-type cylinder head and a twin exhaust system. Appearing in 1958, a year later than its Fixed Head Coupe and Drophead Coupe siblings, the Roadster did without their token back seats. Decidedly more rakish looking thanks to a repositioned scuttle (moved four inches further back) and curved door tops, it nevertheless boasted a proper hood and wind-up windows. Of the 2,267 Roadsters made, just 93 were to right-hand drive specification.According to its accompanying Jaguar Heritage Trust eCertificate, this particular example - chassis S820090 - was manufactured on July 13th 1960. Among the very last right-hand drive Roadsters to emerge from Browns Lane (production ceased at chassis 820093), it was dispatched to Jaguar distributor Gilman & Co of Hong Kong the following month. A 'Special Equipment' model complete with four-speed manual transmission, the XK150 showed very little sign of corrosion by the time it entered the current ownership in 1985; a result no doubt of the former British colony's temperate climate. Living and working in Hong Kong at the time, the vendor purchased the two-seater from marque enthusiast John Northwode Turner as a partially stripped restoration project. Drawing on local contacts, he had AEL Ltd which serviced all the rolling stock at, and on, Kai Tak airport refurbish the chassis, overhaul the original engine, re-trim the interior and renew the hood / tonneau cover. Renowned specialists Suffolk & Turley supplied the relevant trim kits, while XK Engineering of Coventry assisted with sundry new engine internals. Local engineering firm Paul Gross Ltd of Sai Kung tracked down a number of new components such as disc brakes etc. Part of the Toyota Group, Crown Motors helped rejuvenate the original body. Repainted in Old English White with Beige leather upholstery, Dark Blue mohair hood and Black tonneau cover, the two-seater also had its instruments overhauled by Vintage Restorations and a stainless steel exhaust fitted. Suitably mechanically and cosmetically refreshed, chassis S820090 participated in the first and second ever Classic Car Rallies to the People's Republic of China during 1986 and 1987 which were organised and sponsored by the Classic Car Club of Hong Kong and Martell respectively. Taking to the famous Macau Grand Prix circuit as part of these events, the XK150 was invited to contest the Supercar Race on one occasion and thus found itself dicing with modern Porsches and Ferraris (finishing 11th out of 31 entrants). A testament to Jaguar reliability, the Roadster then contested the Classic Car Race at the same meeting immediately afterwards much to the displeasure of the Circuit President!Repatriated and UK road registered for the first time some twenty-nine years ago, the XK150 now presents as an older restoration. Starting readily upon inspection and proving decidedly un-temperamental whilst we photographed it, the two-seater is understood to pleasingly retain its original chassis, body, engine and gearbox. A decidedly rare car and one deserving of another long-term custodian, 'FSV 998' is offered for sale with numerous restoration photographs and invoices, two under bonnet rally plaques and a fresh MOT certificate.
Lot 2092
Launched at the October 1978 Birmingham Motor Show, the Fourth Series or Oscar India V8 (Oscar India being AM factory 'shorthand' for October Introduction) boasted a re-profiled 'power bulge' bonnet, subtly integrated rear lip spoiler and GKN alloy wheels. Little changed beneath its aluminium skin, the model utilised the same independent coil-sprung front suspension, De Dion rear axle, four-wheel disc brakes and power assisted rack and pinion steering as its predecessors. Predominantly allied to three-speed Torqueflite automatic transmission, the Tadek Marek designed 5340cc DOHC V8 engine was fed via quad Weber carburettors. Thus equipped, Autocar magazine found the Oscar India to be capable of 146mph and 0-60mph in 7.2 seconds. Cementing its Grand Tourer credentials, the model featured a smart burr walnut dashboard / door cappings and could be had in Fixed-Head or Convertible guises. Total carburettor-fed V8 Volante production amounted to just 439 cars (though, the American market accounted for the vast majority). According to its accompanying British Motor Industry Heritage Trust Certificate, this particular example - chassis 15075 - was completed on 1st May 1979 and dispatched to Reg Vardy Ltd some eight days later. Originally finished in Tourmaline Blue with Light Blue-piped Fawn leather upholstery (the same livery it pleasingly sports today), the Aston Martin's build specification also included a lockable fuel-filler cap, left-hand electric door mirror and two detachable headrests. Purchased by its previous keeper, Alan Webb Esq., from marque specialist Runnymede in 2010, the V8 Volante was subsequently entrusted to the Chiltern Aston Centre for a thorough vehicle inspection following which attention was paid to its boot floor, sills, floorpan, brake system and suspension etc. Keen to enhance his driving pleasure, Mr Webb commissioned Aston Workshop to convert 'OPT 775T' from automatic to six-speed manual transmission. Showing a credible but unwarranted 43,966 miles at the time, the occasional four-seater retains its original engine but now displays some 3,000 miles to the digital odometer which was fitted as part of the Tremec gearbox upgrade. Acquired by the vendor with service and maintenance bills from Aston Martin main dealers and specialists that apparently totalled nearly £50,000 not to mention over 150 photographs detailing work done, the car has since been treated to a re-spray in its original Tourmaline Blue and had its interior trim smartened etc. Highly presentable and mechanically well sorted, this rare right-hand drive carburettor-fed V8 Volante is offered for sale with BMIHT Certificate, original handbook, brochure, fresh MOT certificate and extensive bills / invoices dating back to the 1980s. It also comes with its original automatic transmission should a new owner wish to reinstate it.
Lot 2093
- First registered to Viscount Monsell of Evesham- One of just ten Lagonda M45As built- Stunning looking conversion to Le Mans style coachworkAmong the rarest Lagondas ever made, the M45A measured its production span in terms of months rather than years. Notable as the last model to be signed off before Lagonda went into receivership, manufacture recommenced during Autumn 1935 once LG Motors (Staines) Ltd had taken control but is thought to have accounted for just ten saloons. An evolution of the M45 incorporating lessons learnt from the sporting M45 Rapide, the M45A utilised a modified version of the marque's proven 10-ft 9in wheelbase `ZM' chassis but with the engine set further forward so as to increase cabin space. The radiator and Girling brake system of the Rapide were adopted but otherwise the newcomer was mechanically more akin to the M45 (though, it did also share the racier model's rocker cover). Powered by an unstressed Meadows 6ESC 4453cc OHV straight-six engine, the M45A was reputedly capable of 95mph. Compared to the `Silent Traveller' ST34 saloon body fitted to the M45, the pillarless four-door ST64 body found on its successor was not only roomier but also boasted a host of detail changes including: a larger, more rounded boot, reprofiled windscreen, flush door hinges, improved mouldings and restyled / valanced wings (complete with a central ridge). Of the ten M45A saloons built during the Summer and Autumn of 1935, it is understood that just two are known to have survived.According to its chassis plate, Z11408 began life as one of those extremely rare M45A ST64 pillarless saloons. A letter from the Lagonda Club confirms it was first registered on 1st July 1935, although it was not delivered to its first owner, Viscount Monsell of Evesham, until 8th November. Due to its Surrey registration number it is quite possible the car served as a Works demonstrator between first registration and its November delivery date. Bolton Meredith Eyres-Monsell, 1st Viscount Monsell GBE PC, had been a decorated Naval Commander during WW1, receiving the Order of the Nile from the Sultan of Egypt. He enjoyed a lengthy and successful political career, serving as an MP for Evesham District from 1910 to 1936 and held the position of Chief Whip of the Conservative party until 1931 when he was appointed First Lord of the Admiralty.It is not known when he sold the car but by November 1955 it was in the ownership of a K A Targett of Chiswick and in 1970 was acquired by Tony Toffolo of Paignton, Devon. According to Club records, it was he who removed the original saloon body replacing it with touring coachwork. It is believed this is the coachwork worn by the car today. The work would appear to have been completed to a good standard and CPK 384's appearance is both striking and extremely attractive. Finished in green with black seating and carpets, aero screens and Rapide style exhaust complete its sporting character.In December 1984 the car was acquired by motor dealer, Geoff Forty, who sold it in April 1985 to a Mr H Pendlebury of Blackburn. By July 1990 it was in the ownership of a Miss Janet Simpson of Preston, from whom it was purchased by the vendor's late-father in 2008.The engine currently fitted is numbered M45/15 and is understood to have originally been installed in chassis Z10510 before being repaired under warranty and then fitted into chassis Z10795 which is believed to have been subsequently broken up. Featured on the front cover of Lancashire Life magazine in December 2007 (a copy accompanies the car), it is understood to drive well with a good turn of speed, although the exact current specification of the Meadows straight 6 OHV engine is unknown.Fast, tough and beautiful, the M45 is as highly prized today (and for exactly the same reasons) as it was amongst those lucky enough to have enjoyed ownership during its 1930s heyday.
Lot 2096
- 1 of just 60 UK supplied examples (from a total production run of 112 cars)- 6 litre V12 engine rated at 420bhp / 400lbft, five-speed 'Touchtronic' automatic transmission- Manufacturer claimed 0-60mph in 5.1 seconds and 165mph (limited)- Reportedly 1 of just 4 finished in this colour, 23,000 miles, 'FSH', new front discs / padsAccording to the vendor, the apparently immaculate GTA now being sold is '100 percent original' and has covered just 23,227 miles from new - a fact supported by the car's full service history. The last full service was carried out in 2015 but the front brake discs and pads have been replaced as recently as July this year. Finished in Metallic Green and trimmed in Black leather, the sale car is one of just 60 such home market examples from a total run of 112 cars, and reputedly one of only four GTAs finished in this discreetly-elegant colour. The vendor acquired the Aston in September 2014 and currently views the bodywork, paintwork, interior trim, 420bhp 12-cylinder engine and five-speed Touchtronic transmission as all being in 'excellent' order. With a 0-60mph capability of 5.1 seconds and (limited) top speed of 165mph readily on tap, this is a British classic to savour and, at 23,227 miles, is barely run in. Complete with Sat/Nav and MOT into September 2017 it represents a rare opportunity to acquire a princely example of one of the last of the V12 DB7s.Penned by Ian Callum, the all new DB7 made its debut at the 1993 Geneva Salon where its svelte lines and attractive specification caused quite a stir. By the time it was replaced by the DB9 more than 7,000 examples had been manufactured - by far the highest production figure for any Aston made to that date. The V12 GT and GTA (when equipped with automatic transmission) versions of the V12 DB7 were introduced in 2002 and were essentially improved versions of the Vantage. They featured substantially updated suspension, vented Brembo disc brakes, and such pleasing cosmetic touches as mesh front grille, bonnet vents, boot spoiler, alloy gear lever, optional carbonfibre trim and restyled alloy wheels.
Lot 2108
- Rare 2WD example supplied to the War Office in 1958- 1 previous keeper since being demobbed in 1963- One of just 655 examples builtThis very rare 2WD Land Rover Series 1 is one of only 655 produced and was supplied to the War Office in 1958 as part of a later to be aborted vehicle standardisation exercise. The army were looking to replace the ageing Austin 10 Utility Truck (Austin Tilly), and Land Rover offered these modified 2WD versions of their standard Series 1 vehicle to fill the role. TSY 435 was based at Feltham for the Ministry of Supply. These vehicles were in service for four years before disposal and most then went to the Ministry of Public Building and Works in 1963.Offered with a Swansea V5 document showing only one registered owner since being demobbed over fifty years ago along with correspondence from Land Rover confirming its build date. We are advised it is in running condition with "nice straight" bodywork, "good" engine, paintwork, gearbox and interior although the brakes will require attention. A most unusual vehicle that would surely be a welcome addition to any collector.
Lot 2110
The Milwaukee Automobile Company of Wisconsin was founded in late 1899 and proceeded to produce a range of steam cars from March 1900 until, well, it ran out of steam in May 1902. While times were good, the concern decided to make a splash at the first Chicago Automobile Show in 1901. So, in addition to two other cars and two commercial vehicles, it displayed a racing car. Such machines were, of course, rare in those early days of the horseless carriage and the Milwaukee they displayed, and which is now being offered for sale, must surely be one of the earliest surviving machines specifically designed and built for competition. It was manufactured for a Dr J.G. Lovell of Chicago and designed by the company's agent in that city, Frank P. Illsley. At some later stage, possibly by the factory before it closed, the Milwaukee was extensively modified, and the boiler housed up front under a bonnet. Evidently the racer was in this form when restored in 1954 by a Mr Ray Salentine of Waukesha, Wisconsin, and the current boiler and water tank are thought to date from that period. It is believed this fascinating item of Americana dwelt in Beloit near Chicago in the 1960s/1970s and was next heard of at the Carl Benz Automuseum in Ladenburg, Germany in 2001. The vendor acquired the Milwaukee in the Spring of 2005 and, following extensive research, it has been painstakingly restored to original 1901 specification. Despite the evident intentions for it to compete in period, little related history has been uncovered, except for the possibility of a half-mile race at Joliet, Illinois in October 1901.Being pre-1905 it is eligible for the London to Brighton run and has indeed participated in the event. Superbly presented in Black and Green, this fascinating veteran comes complete with boiler certificate valid into 2017 and an entry into this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run.
Lot 2113
- 1 of just 12 AM90 chassis bodied to this design by Offord and the sole known survivor- Extensively restored during the current nine-year ownership with much work done by recognised marque specialists: Arthur Archer, Fopp d'Hane and Ian Polson- Large history file and enjoyed on numerous Sunbeam-Talbot-Darracq Register rallies to Ireland, throughout England and other club events in France"The 1930 Le Mans race is often remembered for the struggle in which one Mercedes defeated the Blower Bentleys but was itself vanquished by the 6¢s, whereas the most telling, and also the most significant performance, historically, came from the brace of Talbot 90s which finished third and fourth, ahead of all but two Speed Sixes. Using a plain unsupercharged production engine of only 2? litres, with pushrod overhead valves, not overhead camshaft, and fitted with a single carburettor, they beat every Bentley below 6¢ litres, together with the 38/250 Mercedes, Earl Howe's supercharged twin-cam Alfa Romeo and a 5-litre Stutz. Somewhat naturally they won the Indice de Performance. The great Charles Faroux called their performance stupefiant, and he was right. Not only were the two Talbots tremendously fast and reliable, they were practically silent as well, making no more fuss than a rolled umbrella" (D.B. Tubbs, `The Talbots 14/45 - 110' Profile Publications).Capitalising on the success of the Fox & Nicholl Team Cars at Le Mans, Talbot are understood to have built some 216 examples of the 90. Available with a choice of wheelbase lengths, the model was underpinned by a substantial ladder frame chassis featuring all-round leaf-sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Developing up to 93bhp, its advanced 2276cc straight-six OHV engine was allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, later versions could be had with a four-speed pre-selector gearbox). Potential buyers could choose from a range of factory bodystyles or employ the services of an independent coachbuilder. Regardless of the coachwork worn, most 90s were capable of the 90mph top speed that their name implied. An understandably popular choice with sporting motorists, the Talbot enjoyed continued competition success as a privateer entry at events such as the Irish GP, Ards TT and Brooklands thanks to the efforts of Bill Esplen ('GN 5872') and the Burt brothers ('GO 1568') etc.A genuine AM90 Speed Model, 'GP 6096' is understood to be one of just twelve such chassis to be fitted with Close Coupled Drophead Coupe coachwork by Offord and indeed the sole known survivor (although, a very similar car which was built under sub-contract by Carlton still exists). According to its copy factory build record, chassis 30000 was erected on 1st January 1931 and as such is accepted by the Vintage Sports Car Club as being of Vintage manufacture (which in turn allows it to run with other pre-1931 machinery in VSCC events). The AM90 is accompanied by a very large and interesting history file which chronicles the last six decades of its life. Thought to have belonged to Mr D. English during the mid-1950s, other keepers have included Mr Williamson, Mr John Gray, Mr Brian Fidler, Mr Peter Theobald, Mr Peter Sutcliffe, Mr Gillie Andrew, Mr Tim Wadeson, Mr Michael Manning and, since 2007, the vendor. Mr Gray was the Sunbeam Talbot Darracq Register's secretary and there is a photo on file of him showing none other than Georges Roesch over 'GP 6096' (the 90 engine was reputedly Roesch's favourite among all those he designed for Talbot). Mr Theobald took the Close Coupled Drophead Coupe to Rhodesia in 1968 and thereafter it relocated to South Africa. Mr Sutcliffe used the four-seater for a long distance rally during his brief tenure (1977-1978) and Mr Wadeson finally repatriated the AM90 to the UK in the early 2000s. Substantially improved during the seller's custodianship, chassis 30000 has benefited from a thorough engine overhaul (reground crankshaft with shell bearings, Arrow rods, new pistons, new timing gears and new oil pump gears etc) plus the installation of a down draught carburettor, freeflow exhaust and new dynastart bearings (the unit having been otherwise rejuvenated for a previous keeper) all of which was carried out by marque specialists Arthur Archer and Foppe d'Hane. Further boasting a 'New Zealand' cartridge oil filter conversion, solid state voltage regulator, correct complete new 'wet' radiator and halogen headlights, the Talbot was entrusted to marque specialist Ian Polson for a back axle refurbishment and new petrol tank. Foppe d'Hane restored the wooden body support frame as necessary before the coachwork was treated to a bare metal respray in Dark Blue. Re-upholstered in contrasting Light Blue, the interior is protected by a new Black double duck hood. Riding on fresh tyres, this rare and potent Roesch Talbot is only being offered for sale because a shoulder injury makes its right-hand manual gearchange awkward for the vendor. A delightful and seemingly very well sorted motorcar, it has conveyed him on numerous STD Register Tours around the UK and to Ireland and France etc. Offered for sale with the aforementioned history file, bills substantiating the work undertaken and an original first edition handbook and spares list, 'GP 6096' is summed up as 'a very rare and very usable car with wind-up windows and relaxed cruising ability'.
Lot 2127
- A very rare vehicle of which only 1,400 are believed to have been built, and thought to have covered only 35,500 miles from new- UK registered in 2009 and reportedly re-wired in 2010, and thought to be extremely original and retain its original body panels and interior- 331ci V8 engine and semi-automatic gearbox, plus power steering, brakes, and windowsRelatively little is known about the Stateside history of this delightful example of 1950s Americana, though it is initially believed to have been employed by the manufacturer to introduce the dealers to the concept of the Station Wagon. It then formed part of the factory museum until purchased by a private collector. The Wagon was certainly an expensive option and it is thought only 1,400 were ultimately built, of which the one offered is a rare and extremely original surviving example that has covered just 35,400 miles from new. It was first UK registered in 2009, when in the care of a Mrs Caroline Rosemary Kisko, and has had only one further keeper since, who acquired the car in May 2013. It is powered by a 331ci 'Firepower' Hemi V8 engine that drives through Chrysler's patented Fluid Drive semi-automatic transmission. The vehicle is presented in its original livery of Brown over Beige and trimmed in perfectly patinated faux crocodile leather. The load area is a wonderful mix of highly polished wood and chrome ribbing, while the facia's a sea of ornate controls, including those for the factory-fitted heater and radio. The steering wheel has the words Power Steering inset into the centre, just in case you were in any doubt the car featured such technology. The Chrysler also sports power brakes and power windows and rides on its original wire wheels - an option of the period - shod with White walled tyres. The only non-original features of note are the bumpers, which are Chrysler Imperial ones. Rust-free, thanks to spending its life in a dry climate, '536 XUU' was apparently rewired in 2010 and is now felt by the vendor to have an 'excellent' V8 engine, and 'very good' transmission, bodywork, paintwork, interior trim and electrical system. A great opportunity.
Lot 2135
- A rare and early example that was rejuvenated to exacting standards in Rome to factory launch brochure colours in 1996- Placed in storage after the rejuvenation and reportedly only covered 100 kilometres since- Owned from new by the same family in Rome until importation to the UK in early 2016The car on offer is a very early, rare, and highly collectable Autobianchi Bianchina Trasformabile 1st Series that was first registered in Rome in 1958, and owned by the same family from new until it was imported to England early in 2016. The vendor advises that the car has its original 479cc engine and the odometer displays just over 57,000 kilometres (35,500 miles) which he believes is all the car has covered since new.In 1996 the car was thoroughly and professionally rejuvenated by a company in Rome, finishing it in a wonderful 2-tone red with a red and ivory interior. This was apparently the original factory launch brochure colour combination and it suits the Trasformabile perfectly.The vendor informs us that after the restoration the car was "stored in a temperature controlled garage, started and run regularly and has covered less than 100km".Since arriving to the UK earlier this year, the car has been recommissioned with new white-wall tyres, a brake overhaul, and an engine tune up. Described by the vendor as being in "very good-to-excellent" condition in all respects, the car is now UK registered and the original ''ROMA'' plates will remain with the car.
Lot 763
Fine and rare example of a 17th Century Charles I memorial ring. 'Struck in gold with black enamelled scrollwork to upper shank and a ribbed bezel enclosing under glass, a miniature enamel portrait of Charles I. 'These rings were worn as a sign of allegiance to the royalist cause after the execution in 1649 of the King
Lot 1352
Approximately 30x LPs from the 1960s, includes: rare Robert Johnson LP “1936 - 1937” (Philips BBL 7539, gatefold); The Fleetwoods “Mr Blue” (Top Rank BUY 028); Johnny & The Hurricanes “Stormsville”; Chet Atkins “Teensville”; Duane Eddy “Songs Of Our Heritage” (Gatefold); “A Date With The Everlys” (Gatefold); Dionne Warwick “Valley Of The Dolls”; Supremes (TML 11088); Supremes & Temptations (STML 11122) and Supremes & Four Tops (STML 11179). The condition of the vinyl varies a little but the majority appear to be very good.
Lot 1368
A rare copy of The Beatles “Abbey Road” (Apple PCS 7088). The Apple logo is aligned in-line on the rear sleeve, the label on Side 2 lists “The End Her Majesty” and Side 2 has a sticker “Factory Sample Not For Sale”. Matrices are YEX 749 4 and YEX 750 2U. The condition of the vinyl appears to be excellent. The condition of the sleeve is excellent with no scuffs or tears although part of the top seam has come unglued. Also, The Beatles “1962 - 1966” on red vinyl which appears to be in excellent condition.
Lot 367
A RARE SET OF SIX GEORGE I MAHOGANY FRAME CHAIRS POSSIBLY IRISH, the slightly swept backs with curved scroll crest rails carved with acanthus leaves above pierced vase shape splats, the drop in seats upholstered in embroidered silk on deep frames, with bow fronts and shaped backs, the rails carved with central scallops and flanking acanthus leaves, raised on cabriole legs finely carved with leaves and scrolls, the claw and ball feet unusually pierced to emphasise the claw grip.These chairs have an extremely rare feature of pierced web claw feet. This feature is normally associated with American furniture of the period. However, Roladn Horst's article 'Irish Influences on Cabinet Making in Virginia's Rappahannock River Basin (see C. Beckerdite (ed)), American Furniture 1957' shows that many Irish cabinet makers emigrated to the towns and rural districts of the coastal plain during the second and third quarter of the 18th Century. This led to Irish features becoming part of the American cabinet making tradition.Christie's sold a pair of similar chairs in 1998 with pierced claw feet, described as being possibly Irish and a set of six walnut chairs with pierced claw feet were sold by Sothebey's London, 4th May 1991, lot 51, the property of Dame Violet Willis.
Lot 383
A RARE PAIR OF COALISLAND ULSTER POTTERY VASE GROUPS, each vase mounted on a naturalistic orange-peel ground base, alongside a bird, flowers and foliage. Having red printed mark of The Ulster Pottery of Coalisland Ireland to the underside. The Coalisland Ulster Pottery Company was established towards the end of the 19th century producing similar porcelain to Belleek. During its brief manufacturing period workers from the Belleek factory joined the Ulster Pottery Company. As is the case with this pair of vases, each piece is usually clearly marked ‘Ulster Pottery Co. Coalisland Ireland’ in a circle surrounding a red hand of Ulster.
Lot 222A
HERBERT PUGH (FL. C.1758-1788)Cows, Sheep and Goats in a LandscapeOil on canvas, 39 x 47.5cmSigned and dated 1762Born in Ireland, Pugh moved to London, settling in Covent Garden. He exhibited at the Society of Artists between 1760 and 1776 where his work was admired by no less than the great connoisseur Horace Walpole. He painted low-life, caricatured genre subjects rather in the manner of Hogarth and also landscapes seemingly influenced by the later period of George Barret, although the influence of Richard Wilson, his neighbour in Covent has also been detected in his work. Pugh's landscapes were praised by Colonel Grant, the great chronicler of the subject, who described him as 'very nearly a great artist'. Within the landscape tradition, Pugh specialized in the genre popularization by Dutch artists such as Aelbert Cuyp who was enormously popular in England and of the forty-five works he exhibited at the Society of Artists about a quarter were landscapes with cattle (Nicola Figgis and Brendan Rooney, 'Irish Paintings in the National Gallery of Ireland' Vol. 1, 2001, p.395). Clearly within this tradition, the present work, signed and dated 1762, is closely related to an example in the National Gallery of Ireland (NGI 1819) dated three years earlier which shows similarly, anthropomorphized cattle, here joined in a forest glade by sheep, goats and sparing bulls. In the background is a pyramid-shaped funerary monument. Pugh's work is extremely rare and this is a fine example. The canvas is painted with great brio and enthusiasm, and an element of quirky humour - found in his Hogarthian caricatures - should not be denied this gathering of the species. According to Strickland, Pugh's 'intemperate habits hastened his death' which occurred some time after 1788.
Lot 123
WILLIAM SADLER II (1782-1839)A View over Dublin Bay Looking Towards Howth, Ireland's Eye and Lamb Bay, with Frascati in the foreground, together with figures and animalsOil on panel, 48 x 79cmWilliam Sadler II was born about 1782 and practised in Dublin, painting chiefly small views of the environs of the city and the Wicklow countryside. Strickland mentions that he was fond of painting conflagrations, and did many copies of the Old Masters. His works are generally small in scale and were painted on mahogany panels, some salvaged from coach door panels. Larger works such as the present lot are rare as are recognisable topographical views. This view of Dublin bay from the South provides us with a panorama ranging from Blackrock on the right as far as Sutton on the left. On the Blackrock shores we have a vignette of what appears to be Frescati house, built in 1739 for the family of John Hely Hutchinson, the Provost of Trinity College. In the 1750s, Hely Hutchinson sold the house to the Fitzgerald's, Ireland's largest landowners, who owned land throughout Lenister. Frescati became one of their three principal residences alongside Lenister House in Dublin and Carton House in Co. Kildare. They spent much time in Frescati, especially in the summer.The house tripled in size and received flanking wings and bay windows to take advantage of its wonderful sea views. It was at this time that the house was given its name, Frescati, a deliberate derivation of the Italian resort Frascati. Sadly in more recent, less enlightened times the house was allowed to decay and it was finally demolished in 1983 to make way for a shopping centre. The diminishing mounds of Howth, Ireland's Eye and Lambay Island to the north and the man-made promontory that is the South Bull Wall and Poolbeg Lighthouse are seen in the middle distance. Dublin Bay had a long-running problem with silting and held major sand banks to either side of the Liffey mouth. Between the North and South Bulls, a sand bar existed, rising over time, limiting access to the city quays. After various ineffective efforts in the early 18th century, a stone pier of massive granite blocks, brought from quarries at Dalkey was commenced in 1761, working from the Poolbeg Lighthouse back to shore. It was the world's longest sea wall at the time of its construction and remains one of the longest in Europe. These clearly recognised points of reference are framed between stands of woodland and a charming rural family scene with cattle and horses, the kind of idyllic farming scene long since gone in south County Dublin.
Lot 579
1916 RISING - TWO RARE PICTORIAL ACCOUNTS'THE REBELLION IN DUBLIN, APRIL, 1916, Dark brown oblong booklet with string binding (as issued), cover image of the Custom House, published by Eason & Son, 1916. The earliest of a number of versions, containing an introductory page on ''The Six Days' Rebellion'' along with 12 views of the post-Rising destruction and portraits of some of the leaders.Together with THE ''SINN FEIN REVOLT'' ILLUSTRATED, printed and published by Hely's Ltd., Dublin [1916]. Oblong quarto, the best of the 1916 photographic records, including maps, photos mainly by Keogh Bros. & T.W. Murphy.As a collection. (2)
Lot 202
***PLEASE NOTE: FURTHER RESEARCH HAS LED US TO CONCLUDE THAT THIS GUN WAS MADE FOR LOUIS XVI KING OF FRANCE. ESTIMATE SHOULD READ €10,000 - 15,000***A VERY RARE FRENCH FLINKLOCK FUSIL DE CHASSES ROYALE BY BOUTET ARQUEBUSIER DU ROY A VERSAILLES CIRCA 1789-92, REFURBISHED BY JEAN LE PAGE CIRCA 1806, with blued barrel (rust spotted) formed with an octagonal breech and a long narrow sighting rib, the former engraved with a cartouche of scrolls and laurel festoons enclosing a hunting trophy capped by three fleur-de-lys beneath the Royal crown-in-splendour, cut with the maker’s monogrammatic initials ‘NB’ above and inscribed ‘NO.38’ with silver fore-sight (back sight missing), platinum-lined vent, finely engraved barrel tang, shaped bevelled lock signed in full by Boutet, the tail recessed and engraved with the Royal arms of France mantled-in-splendour, moulded figure walnut full stock finely carved in relief with small designs of characteristic palm and conventional foliage, chequered grip and fore-end, the butt retaining its original padded green leather cheek-pad with silver braid border (the butt with scratchers and small age cracks), full silver mounts, Paris charge and guarantee marks for 1798-1809, finely chased throughout, comprising trigger-guard decorated with both lyre and bursting bomb finials and inscribed ‘38’, butt-plate with foliate borders en suite with stock ornament, bevelled solid side-plate incorporating a pair of cabled bands in relief, three baluster-shaped ramrods-pipes, and retaining and early horn-tipped whalebone ramrod, perhaps original 97.1cm; 38 ¼ in barrel.This gun belongs to a Royal group, all essentially similar examples variously made by De Saintes, Le Page and Prevost. All are numbered on the mounts and/or the barrels. In 1806 Jean Le Page received an order to refurbish the group for the use of the Emperor. An example by De Sainte is in the collection of the Bavarian National Museum, Munich (Inv.-Nr. 13/829.)Nicholas-Noel Boutet was a director of the Versailles Rifle Manufactory. Born in Paris, son of the Royal Gunsmith, in 1788. He married Emilie Desainte, daughter of his father's colleague Pierre De Saintes, Arquebusier Ordinaire du Roy. This conferred a greater influence at court and the title Gunmaker in Ordinary to the King.During the revolution, he worked for Napoleon at the Director of the State of Arms Company
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