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Click here to subscribeAn impressive opal and diamond dress ring, comprising an oval opal cabochon of 16 mm x 12 mm, bezel set between the bifurcated shoulders of the 18 k yellow metal shank, the latter bearing inset acute chevrons of contrasting precious white metal terminating in pairs of claw-set diamond brilliants, Q, 9.5 g
An impressive contemporary 18 ct white gold diamond and sapphire half hoop eternity ring, having two bands of nine channel set square cut sapphires, set between three bands of fifteen pave set brilliant cut diamonds, 12 mm wide, size P, 9.96 g (with original bill of sale dated 2018 for £2,500)
Unique Audi works car and part of Audi's speed record breaking team of 19881988 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro 'Nardò 6000' Speed Record CarChassis no. N6000/1• Voiture d'usine unique• Projet du Dr Ferdinand Piëch• Ex voiture de l'équipe de record de vitesse de Audi de 1988• La première des trois construites, la seule survivante de ces trois voitures• Acquise auprès d'Audi par le Dr Sigi Brunn (un de ses pilotes)• Acquise auprès du Dr Sigi Brunn par le vendeur• Unique Audi works car• Dr. Ferdinand Piëch's project• Part of Audi's speed record breaking team of 1988• The first of only three ever built, the sole survivor of the three• Purchased from Audi by Dr Sigi Brunn (one of its drivers)• Purchased from Dr Sigi Brunn by the vendorFootnotes:Audi 200 Turbo Quattro « Nardo 6000 » de record 1988Châssis n° N6000/1Désireuse d'exploiter les succès exceptionnels de ses premières voitures de rallye Quattro 4x4 à moteur cinq cylindres, Audi releva un nouveau défi en 1988 : battre les records de vitesse détenus par le prototype expérimental C111 Diesel de Mercedes depuis 1978. Trois berlines Audi 200 Quattro furent choisies et spécialement préparées pour ce projet conçu par le directeur général exécutif d'Audi, le Dr Ferdinand Piëch.Caractérisées par des appendices aérodynamiques légers en Kevlar à l'avant et à l'arrière (qui abaissaient le Cx à 0,27) et par un toit et des portières en aluminium, ces voitures étaient équipées du moteur cinq cylindres en ligne de 2,2 litres alimenté par turbo et catalysé qui, préparé pour les records, délivrait au maximum 650 ch. Deux de ces voitures reçurent des moteurs à 20 soupapes, mais la troisième – objet de la vente – a une culasse à 25 soupapes comme l'a confirmé l'ancien directeur du département Technologie des Moteurs, Ulrich Baretzky. La voiture proposée ici est donc unique. Les voitures furent aussi équipées d'un arceau cage de sécurité et de vitrages latéraux en plastique, tandis que les roues étaient en alliage de magnésium.La piste de vitesse de Nardò, en Italie du sud (ancien circuit d'essai de FIAT) fut choisie pour cet assaut sur les records des 500 et 1 000 km détenus par la C111 à 320,78 km/h et 318,30 km/h respectivement. Le système de traction intégrale Quattro d'Audi s'était déjà illustré dans les rallyes internationaux et le but de la tentative de Nardò visait à démontrer sa capacité d'endurer des efforts soutenus à très grande vitesse sur la route.Le directeur du développement d'Audi, van Basshuysen, prit la direction des opérations sur l'anneau de vitesse de 12,65 km du 1er au 4 avril 1988. Une équipe de 13 pilotes (majoritairement allemands) avait été recrutée pour ces tentatives de record que soutenaient Michelin, Shell, Boge et Ermitee. Un réservoir de très grande capacité (340 litres) fut installé afin de réduire le nombre d'arrêts ravitaillement, qui ne demandaient que 25 secondes pour refaire le plein grâce à un système de remplissage rapide type aviation. Pour gagner du temps sur les changements de roues, les voitures furent équipées d'un système de crics pneumatiques intégrés, les roues étant elles-mêmes fixées par un seul gros écrou et serrées/desserrées au moyen d'un outil pneumatique. Un système de contrôle de pression des pneus fut installé pour améliorer la sécurité. Les pilotes étaient en contact radio permanent avec le stand et les fonctions essentielles de la voiture étaient enregistrées par télémétric.Deux records de vitesse furent battus : 500 km à 324, 509 km/h et 1 000 km à 326, 403 km/h. Malheureusement, la tentative dut être abandonnée lorsqu'une crevaison causa un accident (châssis n° N6000/2). Audi avait été à l'époque engagée dans d'autres tentatives de record dont celui de 30 000 km. Audi vendit par la suite les trois voitures de record : deux ont été détruites, si bien que cette voiture, châssis numéro 1 est la seule survivante.Un des pilotes de ces records, le Dr Siegfried « Sigi » Brunn, connu comme « le dentiste le plus rapide d'Allemagne », avait commencé par rouler à une moyenne de 350 km/h après seulement trois tours de chauffe ! Le Dr Brunn, racheta la voiture à Audi après la réussite de la tentative. Le propriétaire actuel acheta directement l'Audi à Sigi Brunn. Quelques pièces de rechange (roues, nouveaux éléments de carrosserie, suspension) sont disponibles par négociation séparée après la vente et sur demande. Immobilisée depuis les années 1990, cette voiture est une des plus importantes voitures de l'histoire de la marque proposée en vente publique au cours de ces dernières années.1988 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro 'Nardò 6000' Speed Record CarChassis no. N6000/1Capitalising on the outstanding success of its pioneering, five-cylinder, four-wheel-drive Quattro rally cars, Audi took up a new challenge in 1988: to break the speed records held by Mercedes-Benz's diesel-powered C111 experimental prototype since 1978. Three identical Audi 200 Quattro saloons were selected and specially prepared for the project, which was the brainchild of Audi CEO, Dr Ferdinand Piëch. Featuring lightweight Kevlar aerodynamic modifications to the front and rear bodywork (lowering the drag coefficient to 0.27 Cd) and an aluminium roof and doors, these cars were powered by Audi's 2.2-litre inline five-cylinder engine, which in turbocharged and catalysed record-breaker form produced a maximum of 650bhp. Two of the cars were built with 20-valve engines while the other one – that offered here – had a 25-valve engine, as confirmed by Audi Sport's former Head of Engine Technology, Ulrich Baretzky. The car on offer is therefore unique. There was also a built-in roll cage and plastic side windows, while the wheels were of lightweight magnesium. The Nardò Ring in southern Italy (formerly FIAT's test track) was chosen for the attempts on the 500km and 1,000km records, held by the C111 at 320.78km/h and 318.30km/h respectively. Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system had already proven itself in international rallying, and the aim of the Nardò exercise was to demonstrate its ability to sustain continuous loads at very high speeds on the road. Audi's Head of Development Richard van Basshuysen directed proceedings at the 12.65km circular track, which took place from 1st to 4th April 1988. A team of 13 (mainly German) drivers had been recruited for the record attempt, while sponsorship came from Michelin, Shell, Boge, and Emitec. An extra-large (340-litre) fuel tank was installed, minimising the number of stops, which took only 25 seconds to replenish thanks to an aerospace quick-filler. To speed up wheel changes, the cars were equipped with a built-in, pneumatically operated jacking system, while the wheels themselves were secured by a single large-diameter nut, locked/unlocked by a pneumatic gun. A tyre pressure-monitoring system was used for increased safety. Drivers were in radio contact with the pits at all times, and the cars' vital functions were telemetrically monitored. ... Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
LATE VICTORIAN DESSERT SERVICE,comprising eighteen plates and four comports, decorated in the Imari palette, printed marks to base, the plates 26.2 cm diameterCondition report: Some stained, some crazing, rubbing to gilt and surface scratches, manufacturing imperfections, some with hollow ring due to crazing, some fritting to rims and pitting but no visible cracks or chips
LARGE 19TH CENTURY BOULLE WORK EIGHT DAY CLOCK,of shaped outline, with gilt metal putto finial, the enamelled chapter ring set with Roman numerals, above gilt putti with scrolled mounts on cast supports, with twin drum movement striking on a bell, 79cm highCondition report: Condition fair. Finial and top damaged. Door will require attention and missing lock. Damages to boulle as per additional images. Rust to hands. Damages to brass mounts. No pendulum present. Movement unsigned.For restoration.Additional images now available.
LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH BRASS AND PORCELAIN MANTEL CLOCK,with two train eight day movement by Japy Freres, striking on a coil, the chapter ring with Arabic numerals, the dial hand-painted with a guardsman, the oblong base with strapwork frieze, on ogee bracket feet, 40cm highCondition report: No key, feels overwound, not currently ticking, mechanism will need attention, pendulum present, no guarantee of working order, dial with possible small hairline to right side of 3 numeral, this seems to have been painted over in a thin black line but one can feel a ridge with a finger nail, there has been damage and restoration around the left winding hole, further rubbing and marks to decorated areas as well as nicks and tarnish to metal
REPRODUCTION MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK,by Charles E. Short, with three train movement, striking on eight gongs, the brass dial with silvered Roman and Arabic numeral chapter ring, the pillared hood with with fretted swan neck pediment and three ball and spike finials, with glazed trunk door, over an inlaid block base, 209cm high
LATE VICTORIAN CARRIAGE CLOCK,with one train movement, the face with fretted scroll and foliate decoration, with white enamel Arabic numeral chapter ring, contained in a pillared five glass case with swing handle, 16.2cm highCondition report: Does not run when wound, some slight sporadic movement of balance wheel, chip to rear lane in one corner, further slight nibbles, tarnish and nicks to case, overall surface dirt
VITASCOPE ART DECO AUTOMATON CLOCK,circa 1940s, electric powered movement, the chrome chapter ring with Arabic numerals, below a perspex window revealing a three-masted ship on stormy seas, in a grey bakelite case, bearing stickers to the reverse, 31.2cm highCondition report: Condition good to fair.The case is with light age related wear. The Perspex screen may need slight adjustment. Chrome hands and chapter ring with wear too and may need slight polish.Mechamism and lamp working at time of testing.The case is in grey Bakelite.Additional images now available.
GEORGE III OAK LONGACSE CLOCK,by Thomas Malone of Bawtry, with two train eight day movement, the brass chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, subsidiary calendar dial, with pillared moulded flat top hood, on bracket feet, 199cm highCondition report: No weights or pendulum present; hours and minutes hands present although probably replacements, subsidiary dial hand present also and this possibly original; the tops and bottoms of the pillars flanking the dial have been replaced, these replacements quite crude and also bearing damage and losses; split to trunk upper left corner and plinth base left side; further usual scuffs, scrapes and general wear and tear throughout; not tested and no guarantee of working order
REPRODUCTION MANTLE CLOCK GARNITURE,of French Empire design, gilt and bronzed metal with German quartz movement, the chapter ring set with Roman numerals, flanked by satyr putti, the clock 61cm highCondition report: Ticks when wound, no guarantee of working order, has key, the glass is in place although the cover is loose and does not close flush
GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK,by Matthew Scott of Leith, with two train eight day movement, with brass Arabic and Roman numeral chapter ring, subsidiary seconds dial and calendar aperture, moulded dentil swan neck pediment, block base, 208cm highCondition report: Condition fair. Restoration to pediment, worm to dial surround, also possible missing dial mounts.Wear throughout case, also split to block base. Weights and pendulum present, though cannot confirm working order.
VICTORIAN MAHOGANY DRUMHEAD LONGCASE CLOCK,by H.McCall of Uddingston, with two train eight day movement, with Roman numeral chapter ring, subsidiary seconds and calendar dials, tapered trunk and block base, 194cm highCondition report: Condition fair.Dial been crudely repainted in areas. Seconds hand loose and calendar dial missing. Weights and pendulum missing. Wear as per age.
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