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A .45 FLINTLOCK NORTH AMERICAN PLAINS-RIFLE, no visible serial number, circa 1820, with octagonal 43 3/4in. barrel, traces of a signature to top-flat, shallow blade fore-sight, applied standing notch rear-sight, flat step-tailed lock with borderline engraving, swan-necked cock and roller to the frizzen spring, walnut 'roman nose' full-stock stained in imitation of stripey maple (broken through and repaired at wrist), brass furniture including complex patchbox with pierced hinge, four barrel keys and replacement ramrod, finish worn with loss to detail.

AN 8-BORE HEAVY IRON-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK BLUNDERBUSS WITH SPRUNG BAYONET SIGNED WM. SHAW, MANCHESTER, circa 1815, with heavy iron slightly flaring 14 1/4in. barrel with moulded bands at muzzle and breech and a further raised narrow band forwards of the bayonet mount, top of breech marked 'MANCHESTER' and with Birmingham proofs, sprung 10 1/4in. concave sided triangular bayonet released via a catch on the top-tang, borderline engraved bevel edged step-tailed lock signed 'WM. SHAW' below the pan, swan-necked cock with sliding safe, roller frizzen spring, walnut full-stock with exposed muzzle and chequered wrist, brass furniture and horn-tipped ramrod (frozen).

A GOOD .625 VOLUNTEER MATCH GRADE BAKER FLINTLOCK RIFLE SIGNED I. GILL, CIRCA 1802, serial no. T.W.W.III., with 30in. twist barrel stamped with Tower private Ordnance proofs at breech and rifled with seven grooves making one turn in 30in. (standard Baker 1/4 in 30in.), blade front-sight and block for bayonet on the underside of muzzle, leaf rear-sights with one fixed and two hinged, the hinged leaves with V's to top and sighting holes at a lower level, flat bevelled border-line engraved lock with stepped tail signed 'I. GILL' and with the Crown G.R. cypher to the centre, semi waterproof pan, roller to frizzen and fitted with a ring-neck cock, detented action, regulation brass-mounted figured full walnut with raised cheek rest, stocked to four inches of the muzzle, the wrist escutcheon engraved 'T. W. W. IIII', this is a superior example with fine stock, barrel professionally rebrowned at some time in the distant past and looking good.

A .54 FLINTLOCK SPORTING-RIFLE SIGNED HEWSON, LONDON, CIRCA 1815, no visible serial number, with 26in. octagonal barrel rifled with eight grooves, dovetailed blade front-sight and three leaf rear-sight, patent breech with platinum lined touch hole, the top flat with inset silver poincon bearing the legend 'HEWSON / LONDON' the fixed breech attractively decorated with ribbon bands, border lines, and a stand of flags, the detented lock with border decoration and a small amount of foliate engraving on the tail, and signed 'HEWSON' to the centre, waterproof pan, refaced frizzen and the frizzen spring with roller, French-style cock engraved to match, the rifle also has a set trigger, iron-mounted walnut half-stock with chequered wrist the butt with raised cheek-rest vacant silver escutcheon to wrist, the iron mounts attractively engraved, scroll trigger-guard with pineapple finial, complete with sling swivels and brass mounted ebony rammer. The rifle has been refurbished to the highest standards and reconverted from percussion back to flint, and re-engraved, a good looking piece.

AN INTERESTING .69 FLINTLOCK JAEGER STYLE RIFLE, POSSIBLY RUSSIAN AND MADE AT TULA, CIRCA 1800, no visible serial number, with 32 1/2in. octagonal barrel with eight groove rifling, having a small blade front-sight and fixed block vee rear-sight, inlaid with silver near the breech 'I M -C-T P', plain lock of rounded form with semi-waterproof pan, roller to frizzen and fitted with a swan-neck cock, gilded brass mounted full walnut stock, carved in relief around rammer channel, tail pipe and trigger-guards, the left-side of the butt with cheek-rest and carved with scroll decoration, scroll trigger-guard.

A .31 FLINTLOCK HALF-STOCKED KENTUCKY RIFLE, SIGNED RUSSOM & CO. CIRCA 1820, no visible serial number, with 37in. octagonal barrel having a small brass blade front-sight and fixed vee block rear-sight, barrel makers name stamped at breech 'H. M. CLALLE', the lock with some foliate decoration and a sunburst to the left of the pan, stepped tail and signed 'RUSSOM & CO.' to centre, vee form waterproof pan, platinum lined touch-hole, roller to frizzen spring, frizzen has been relined, pierced cock engraved to match the lockplate, the action with a set trigger, brass mounted walnut half-stock, the butt fitted with a brass crescent butt-plate, rectangular patchbox with large pierced decorative surround covering much of the butt, scroll trigger-guard, the left-side of the butt with a raised cheek-rest and inset brass star, complete with a brass rammer.

A CASED 15-BORE SINGLE BARRELLED FLINTLOCK SPORTING GUN BY THOMAS MORTIMER & SON, CIRCA 1810, serial no. 446, with 30in. London proofed browned twist barrel, engraved near the breech '44 LUDGATE HILL, GUN MAKERS TO HIS MAJESTY' with two sunbursts, the patent breech with platinum lined touch hole and the top with inset silver oval impressed 'T. MORTIMER / & SON / LONDON', the fixed breech engraved with a sunburst and foliate decoration, waterproof lock with vee pan and roller to frizzen spring, the lockplate engraved with leaf pattern edging, a sunburst between the cock and pan, makers name 'THOMAS MORTIMER & SON' to centre and a foliate trophy design on the tail, bevelled pierced cock engraved to match, figured walnut half-stock with finely chequered wrist and raised cheek-rest, fitted with engraved and decorated iron mounts, including scroll trigger-guard, the bow engraved with a hunting scene of a dog and game birds, wear to the stock and mounts, contained in its correct green baize lined and fitted mahogany case, the lid broken and coming apart, lining stained and worn the lid with original Thomas Mortimer & Son trade label.

A RARE .65 PATTERN 1831 CUSTOMS OFFICERS / COASTGUARD FLINTLOCK PISTOL, no visible serial number, 4 1/2in. round barrel with flat top, bead front-sight and stamped with the kings proofs at the breech, swivel rammer hinged at the muzzle, the lock with stepped tail marked 'TOWER' and fitted with a bolt safety, the center bearing the Crown G.R. cypher, semi-waterproof pan, and roller to frizzen, fitted with a ring-neck cock, brass mounted full walnut stock the butt with inset oval butt-cap with screw for lanyard ring, the grip stamped with the arrow B.O. stamp, a rare British military pistol.

A PAIR OF 28-BORE FLINTLOCK DUELLING PISTOLS SIGNED OSBORN, LONDON, no visible serial numbers, circa 1800, with rebrowned octagonal 10in. barrels, the top-flat marked 'PALL-MALL, LONDON', applied white metal fore-sights, standing notch rear-sight, engraved and coloured top-tangs, gold-lined touch-holes, flat bevel edged locks with stepped tails and engraved with starbursts behind the semi rainproof pans and to the tails, roller springs to the frizzens, swan-necked cocks with sliding safes, walnut full-stocks with chequered bag-shaped grips, single set triggers, iron furniture and brass tipped ebony ramrods.

AN 18-BORE FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL SIGNED BOLTON, LONDON, circa 1815, with browned octagonal 8in. barrel (some staining), the top-flat marked 'LONDON', bead fore-sight, shallow standing notch rear-sight, engraved top-tang, platinum line and touch-hole at breech, borderline engraved bevel edged lock with engraved stepped tail and signed 'BOLTON' below the semi rainproof pan, engraved pierced cock with safety, roller spring for the frizzen, walnut full-stock with chequered bag-shaped grip, blued iron furniture, clipped corner white metal rectangular escutcheon to wrist, ebony fore-end tip and captive iron stirrup ramrod, strong traces of finish.

A .650 FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL SIGNED MANTON, LONDON, no visible serial number, circa 1810, with browned octagonal 7 3/8in. barrel signed on the top-flat 'LONDON', small applied blade fore-sight, shallow standing notch rear-sight to the front of the engraved tang, border and trophy engraved stepped tail bevel edged lock signed 'MANTON' below the semi rainproof pan, sliding safe behind the swan-necked cock, roller to the frizzen-spring, walnut full-stock with chequered bag-shaped butt, engraved trigger-guard bow and horn-tipped ramrod.

A GOOD .65 DOUBLE-BARRELLED FLINTLOCK OFFICER'S PISTOL BY W. PARKER CIRCA 1810, no visible serial number, with 8in. sighted twist barrels the top rib inscribed along its length in large letters 'W PARKER MAKER TO HIS MAJESTY HOLBORN LONDON', foliate engraved and decorated breech and fixed breech, border decorated bevelled locks with stepped tails and bolt safeties, the rear sections engraved with martial trophies and foliate scrollwork, and the makers name 'W. PARKER' to centre, stylised pierced cocks foliate engraved to match, vee shaped waterproof pan, roller to frizzen spring, figured full walnut stock with chequered wrist fitted with a vacant rectangular white metal escutcheon, iron trigger-guard the bow decorated with a martial trophy, pineapple finial.

A FINE AND RARE 8-BORE TUBELOCK FOWLING PIECE SIGNED JOSEPH MANTON, serial no. 5969, for 1813 and converted from flint, with octagonal to sixteen-sided to round 36in. damascus barrel, banded at the intersection and marked 'W.F' on the underside for barrel maker William Fullerd, the breech-block with platinum line and vent and inlet with a white metal poincon signed in raised letters 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT' together with a crown, applied elongated bead fore-sight, carved raised sighting groove to the fully engraved top-tang, flat clip-tailed borderline and acanthus scroll engraved lock signed 'JOSEPH MANTON PATENT', straight roller-tipped external spring operating the tube clamp, engraved solid hammer with squared and bladed nose, walnut chequered half-stock (repair above and forwards of lock), engraved iron furniture including trophies engraved to both the heel-plate spur and the trigger guard bow, twin barrel keys, horn fore-end tip and brass tipped mahogany ramrod.

A garden roller

Britains - Charbens - A group of metal Horses and carts including a Charbens milk cart with one churn, a Britains Horse with roller and others. They show signs of age and use, some may have minor damage, they appear mostly in Good condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

DGM - A vintage clockwork tinplate Steam Roller marked D.G.M. D.P. made in U.S.-Zone Germany. It measures approximately 23 cm long and the motor is working. It would benefit from cleaning and appears in Very Good overall condition. (This does not constitute a guarantee)

Hydraulic floor roller jack

ASSORTED TREEN DENTAL & APOTHECARY'S ACCESSORIES, including pill silverer, two double measures, mortar, massage roller, dental spiral mouth gag and set of six concentric pill boxes (7)Provenance:'The St John Perrott Stimson Collection of Treen & British Folk Art’ Please see This Autumn: Treen & British Folk Art — Rogers Jones Co (EN)Condition Report:double measure with old cracks, mortars both with old cracks, otherwise all generally good

Konvolut 2 Krüge, 1. Hälfte 19. Jh.: Zinnkrug mit Klappdeckel und Daumenrast, bezeichnet 'H J L 1801', H. ca. 23 cm und Fayencewalzenkrug mit Zinnmontur, vegetabile Malerei, Zinndeckel bez. 'F.G.B.m 1839', H. ca. 24, beschädigt.| Convolute of 2 jugs, 1st half 19th c.: Pewter jug with hinged lid and thumb rest, marked 'H J L 1801', h. approx. 23 cm and faience roller jug with pewter mount, vegetal painting, pewter lid marked 'F.G.B.m 1839', h. approx. 24, damaged.

Triang Minic Duo of Mechanical toys including Road Roller and Vauxhall Town Sedan. Both in good working order and generally very good.

EMU Series (Made in England) Large Metal Lawn Roller in Red. Generally very good with only minor signs of wear in very good original box. Hard to find.

Matchbox Regular Wheels No. 1a Aveling Barford Diesel Road Roller. Dark green with gold trim, red wheels, tan driver. Straight edge canopy. Appears very good to excellent, a few minor marks contained in type A 'script' type box. Box is good to very good, some rubs and minor age related wear.

Matchbox Superfast No. 21b Rod Roller x 2. Yellow with flame decal and black plastic bases. Generally excellent, factory sealed on good to very good cards.

Ten 1970s Matchbox Series 1-75 and Superfast diecasts in their boxes:# 1 Dodge Challenger (1975 Blue - Superfast)# 8 De Tomaso Pantera (1975 Mark 6 White - Superfast)# 9 Ford Escort RS 2000 (1978 White - Superfast) # 12 Citroen CX (1978 Metalflake Blue)# 19 Road Dragster(1970 Red)# 20 Lamborghini Marzal (1969 Pink)# 21 Renault 5TL (1979 Metalflake Blue)# 21 Rod Roller (1975 - Superfast)# 24 Diesel Shunter (1978 Yellow)# 24 Diesel Shunter (1978 Green)

Two pairs of roller skates

An Interesting 'Homemade' Rangefinder 16mm Camera,brass construction with Wollensak Type-V f/3.5 35mm lens, black, serial no. 489835, body, G-VG, unable to operate the shutter, rangefinder not working, lens, G, some internal haze. Note: Engraved to the inside of the base 'F.B' and with an unusual roller to the rear

Half Plate Brass & Mahogany Sanderson Camera Outfit With Provenance,English, c.1900, the camera signed 'The Sanderson H. Ltd, London' and 'Regular Model' of standard Sanderson Field Camera form with double extending base board via rack and pinion, Thornton Pickard roller shutter, along with several lenses including a brass-bound lens engraved WATSON & SONS LONDON, SET No4 HOLOSTIGMATSEIESE ICOMBINED No.444, with interchangeable lens in a leather case, a lens engraved 7x15 rapid rectilinear, in a leather case, a lens engraved Carl Zeiss, Jena, Anastigmat, a lens engraved Zeiss Convertable Anastigmat, a brass bound lens engraved Cooke Primoplane 4inch, f/6.5 along with 6 DDs, two tripods and other accessories in a leather suitcase stamped B.E.H. Blanche Elizabeth Edith Henrey (1906–1983) was an English botanical writer and bibliographer, described in her Times obituary as "one of the most eminent among botanical bibliographers", she wrote several books on botany and flowers including Flower Portraits and Trees & Shrubs which are included in this sale, along with a letter from the Royal Horticultural society giving permission to photograph at the Royal Horticultural Society's Garden at Wisley

A GROUP OF FOUR VINTAGE BIRD CAGES including a white-painted architectural example, 34cm high, two domed and slatted-metal examples, 33cm high and 30cm high, and a painted box example, with a sticker to the front inscribed 'National Roller Canary Society', 25cm high x 28cm wide (4)Provenance: The Richard Pratley Collection of English Furniture, Naïve and Folk Art.

A 19th Century Farriers knife stamped W.A Tyzak & Co Sheffield, another stamped a J Barnsley, various leather workers tools, a wire sprung bird trap, a printer's ink roller frame, a brass grease gun by Frank Sugg and a baby’s rattle. (qty)

A Rema DMDK-50C cross cut saw with roller platform, the bed being 4.1 metres to the left of the cut and 2.6 metres to the right, including unit block, three phase. VAT is also payable on the hammer price of this lot.

A quantity of early 20th Century postcards to include fashion, roller skating and sweetheart examples, some with written word to the reverse, approx 56 in total. Location:BWR

Gloucestershire. Atkinson (John), Plan of Her Majesty's Forest of Dean, in the County of Gloucestershire, with High Meadow and Great Doward Woods, by John Atkinson, Mineral Surveyor, one of the Deputy Gavellers of Her Majesty's Forest of Dean,1842, large map, engraved by J & C Walker, with contemporary outline colouring, on four conjoined sheets, the whole laid on linen, calligraphic cartouche, compass rose and table of explanation, slight overall toning, 1350 x 1060 mm, presented on a contemporary turned wooden roller attached to the lower marginQTY: (1)NOTE:Scarce.

A Lino Print. Steam Engine on a farm. Linocut, also known as lino print, lino printing or linoleum art, is a printmaking technique, a variant of woodcut in which a sheet of linoleum (sometimes mounted on a wooden block) is used for a relief surface. A design is cut into the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, V-shaped chisel or gouge, with the raised (uncarved) areas representing a reversal (mirror image) of the parts to show printed. The linoleum sheet is inked with a roller (called a brayer), and then impressed onto paper or fabric. The actual printing can be done by hand or with a printing press.

A yellow metal carved shell cameo brooch, depicting a country scene of women and children playing, with a scalloped border and roller catch fastening with safety chain, brooch dimensions 70 x 54mm, gross weight 18.4g, not marked but tested as 9ct

A 9ct yellow gold sapphire and diamond insect bar brooch featuring 3 round sapphires for the eyes and thorax and an oval sapphire for the abdomen with the wings each set with 3 single cut diamonds. Sapphire dimensions between 1.15 and 4.75 by 3.5 by 2.75mm approx. Total weight estimated as 0.61 carats, diamond diameters 1.1mm each approx. Total weight estimated as 0.01 carats. Brooch length 45mm, gross weight 3.1g, Hallmarked 9ct London 1979, Sponsor BJ, roller catch fastening.

A yellow metal emerald abstract leaf brooch comprising 2 rectangular cut emeralds in bezel settings within a textured openwork surround with roller catch fastening. Emerald dimensions between 2.65 by 1.75 and 4.1 by 3.65 by 2.3mm approx. Total weight estimated as 0.32 carats, brooch length 70mm, gross weight 3.7g, stamped and tested as 18ct.

A 9ct yellow gold, amethyst and pearl quatrefoil cluster brooch, comprising four oval faceted amethysts within a rope edge surround with six 3.15mm pearls, amethyst dimensions each approx 9 x 7 x 5.2mm, total weight estimated as 8.16 carats, brooch dimensions approx 40 x 30mm, gross weight 10.6g, roller catch fastening and safety chain, hallmarked 9ct, London 1973

A yellow metal, peridot and diamond circular cluster brooch, featuring a centre Old European cut diamond within a border of ten peridots, nineteen Old European cut diamonds, and a further 24 peridots, all in claw settings with roller catch fastening, diamond dimensions between approx 2.1 x 1.4mm and 4.3 x 3mm, total weight estimated as 1.12 carats, assessed mounted collectively colour H to I and clarity VS2 to SI1, peridot dimensions each approx 2.1 x 1.55m, total weight estimated as 0.36 carats, brooch diameter 22mm, gross weight 6g, tested as 18ctTwo peridots are fractured.Most have abraded facets.

Darren Shaddick Dog Vin, 2022 Roller Ball Pen, Brush Pen and Graphite Stick on Paper Signed verso 15 x 10cm (5¾ x 3¾ in.) About   Darren Shaddick is a Freelance Illustrator and Artist based in The Sticks of North Devon, UK.   Education   BA (Hons) Illustration, Plymouth University, 2016   Select Exhibitions/Awards   No Planet No Fun: The Exhibition, Tokyo - Jan '20 No Planet No Fun: The Exhibition, Barcelona - Dec '19 Zine Library, Raum für Illustration, Hamburg - Dec '19 Roar Presents: 'Into the Wild', theprintspace, London - Nov '19 Secret 7", Grennich Penninsula, London - Jun '18 'WORK' Residency Show, Loft 6D, Bristol - May '17 D&AD, Old Truman Brewery, London - Jul '16 (Winners of Best in Show)   Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork   A pair of stream of consciousness drawings, incorporating some of the subjects and motifs I have been inspired by as of late. In contrast to my typical works in which colour is a predominant characteristic, I focused on the confidence of my line and shading, using a rollerball pen, graphite stick and a dried out brush pen. Message from Art On A Postcard: Please do not bid if you intend to sell on the artwork. All artworks have been generously donated by the artists to raise money for The Hepatitis C Trust and when work is sold on the secondary market, it damages our relationship with the artist and prevents us from fundraising    

Darren Shaddick Improvisational Drawing Services LTD. Roller Ball Pen, Brush Pen and Graphite Stick on Paper Signed verso 15 x 10cm (5¾ x 3¾ in.) About   Darren Shaddick is a Freelance Illustrator and Artist based in The Sticks of North Devon, UK.   Education   BA (Hons) Illustration, Plymouth University, 2016   Select Exhibitions/Awards   No Planet No Fun: The Exhibition, Tokyo - Jan '20 No Planet No Fun: The Exhibition, Barcelona - Dec '19 Zine Library, Raum für Illustration, Hamburg - Dec '19 Roar Presents: 'Into the Wild', theprintspace, London - Nov '19 Secret 7", Grennich Penninsula, London - Jun '18 'WORK' Residency Show, Loft 6D, Bristol - May '17 D&AD, Old Truman Brewery, London - Jul '16 (Winners of Best in Show)   Statement about AOAP Submitted Artwork   A pair of stream of consciousness drawings, incorporating some of the subjects and motifs I have been inspired by as of late. In contrast to my typical works in which colour is a predominant characteristic, I focused on the confidence of my line and shading, using a rollerball pen, graphite stick and a dried out brush pen. Message from Art On A Postcard: Please do not bid if you intend to sell on the artwork. All artworks have been generously donated by the artists to raise money for The Hepatitis C Trust and when work is sold on the secondary market, it damages our relationship with the artist and prevents us from fundraising    

EX LIBRIS -- COLLECTION of c. 300 ex libris for Belgian or Luxembourgish collectors whose names begin with P to S. 20th c. Various sizes, techniques and artists, partly signed in pencil. All but a few tipped-onto mounts, loose/partly in portfolio's in alphabetical order. NOTE:Incl. duplicates/variants. Comprises ex libris for a.o. Hedwig Pauwels (17x), Monique van Paeschen, Armand Paul, Jan Piotrowicz, Louis Pisane (15x), Michiel Raymaekers, Jacques and Jeanne Rasdolsky (26x), Pierre Roller (17x), Antoine Rousseau (43x), Peter van Sant, M. de Schampheleire, Jan Scheir, Gerard Schelpe, Jeanine Schraeyen, Ludo Segers (20x), Denise Syers, A.G. Stainforth, P. Stevens, Yolanda Stradiot and Eduard Stynen.

A Steiff limited edition Teddy Bear Willheim Telegram bear on roller skates 1214/1500 No 995316, 2001

A rare mid 19th century bisque shoulder head doll with unusual wooden roller walking mechanism, with large blue painted eyes, blonde painted and moulded centre-parted hair held with black bank, exposed ears and falling in curls, carton body with bisque arms, the wooden base with large central wooden wheel and white cotton underdress -12in. (30.5cm.) high (back of shoulders expertly restored and one replacement arm)

A Wilesco D36MS solid brass live-steam Steam Roller. Boxed with paperwork, some wear. GC, some tarnishing overall. Together with 12 Brumm 19th century coaches with 2 sets of horses. Plus 3 Yesteryear vehicles and one Lledo. All boxed, cleaning required. Contents VGC. £70-90

A quantity of lead Farm by Britains, Johillco, etc. Including; 16+ figures of farm workers, etc. Hay stacks, Johillco pond, bridge, trees, fence panels, sheep, cows, poultry, roller, feeding troughs, etc. QGC-GC, some paint chipping, minor damage, etc. £70-100

11 Dinky Toys. Trojan Van Chivers. Bedford Van Ovaltine. Telephone Service Van. Austin Van Nestles. Dodge Farm Produce Wagon. Bedford Truck. Fire Engine. Aveling-Barford Road Roller. B.E.V Truck. Coventry Climax Fork Lift Truck. Plus a Ford D Series Johnston Road Sweeper. GC-VGC, chipping to some. £50-80

A pair of Oxelo Active Fit 3 roller blades. (new)

First year of production example in a very well maintained condition.Early UK example of the A65 LightningVery well maintained and in excellent running orderOdometer showing 3,557 miles following a complete engine rebuild in 1990 by SRM EngineeringWell-documented with build sheets, partial service history, MOT Certificates and invoices in excess of £2,000Needle roller bearing conversionAppears to be a complete bike with mostly original partsOriginal handlebars are also included in the saleSpecificationMake: BSAModel: A65 LIGHTNINGYear: 1965Registration Number: EYC 14CEngine Number: A65DC4911 Click here for more details and images

CARRY HAUSER (1895 Wien - 1985 Rekawinkel bei Wien) Sitzender weiblicher AktWachskreide und Ritztechnik auf Velin. 1959. 28,5 x 20,9 cm. Unten rechts mit Kugelschreiber in Schwarz signiert "Carry Hauser" sowie in der Darstellung monogrammiert "CH" (geritzt), 2-mal datiert und unten bezeichnet "Zeichnung nur, um wieder ins Arbeiten zu kommen!". Nach dem Abschluss an der anerkannten Kunstgewerbeschule in Wien, wo Alfred Roller einer seiner Lehrer war, entschied sich Hauser für eine Laufbahn als freischaffender Maler, Graphiker, Bühnenbildner und Schriftsteller. 1914 meldete er sich als Freiwilliger zum Kriegsdienst an, kehrte jedoch zum Pazifisten geläutert nach Wien zurück. Die meisten Werke aus seiner frühen Schaffensperiode, Zeugnisse des Kriegsschreckens, sind in den Turbulenzen der Nachkriegszeit verloren gegangen.

Garden Roller

Garden Roller for a ride on mower

An early, Pre-A Speedster on a set of Rudge knock-off alloys, one of the most collectable Porsches of all time.Porsche’s remarkable 356 put the Zuffenhausen Company firmly on the automotive map in the 1950s, with Dr Ferdinand’s original design - a somewhat basic sports car closely based on Volkswagen’s Beetle - evolving into a technically advanced, beautifully resolved machine over a production life spanning more than 15 years.  The earliest 356s were powered by a Volkswagen-derived flat-four displacing 1068cc and rated at 40hp, but the 1300cc engine became an option from 1951 onwards.  In 1952, the body was refined with a one-piece windscreen (bent in the middle) and revised bumpers, while a new 1488cc engine became available with a roller-bearing crankshaft, twin Solex carburettors and a handy 60bhp on tap.  Other improvements included duplex front brakes, a rear parcel shelf and revised instrumentation (the tacho became standard).  Stronger brakes, full synchromesh gearboxes across the range and a new two-spoke steering wheel appeared in 1953 and two new 1500cc engines were introduced, the 55bhp standard unit and the 70bhp 'Super'.  Sold in Coupé, Cabriolet and Speedster variants, the so-called ‘Pre-A’ 356 is highly prized amongst collectors for its rarity and purity of design. Built at the instigation of Porsche’s North American distributor, Max Hoffman, the original Speedster was a stripped down, open-topped version of the 356 and became very successful in North America as a dual-purpose sports car, proving popular with amateur racing drivers competing in SCCA events.  Porsche built approximately 920 Pre-A Speedsters before adopting the new Type 616/1 and 616/2 engines in October 1955 and a total of 1,234 Pre-A cars were made prior to the official introduction of the 356A in January 1956. The left-hand drive Speedster we have on offer here is an early one, indeed it’s the 347th car produced and the accompanying Kardex card confirms that it was completed on 3rd March 1955 prior to being delivered to Hoffman’s in New York City.Little is known about the car's early history although it has been enjoyed by its current owner for more than 20 years in Monaco. Recently, it's been looked after by award-winning Porsche restorers, Sportwagen in Southend as well as JAZ Porsche and recent attention includes a minor service with the relevant documentation on file.Sitting on a set of the desirable and valuable Rudge knock-off alloy wheels, the 356 is now attractively finished in Dunkelblau with a grey leatherette interior. The original colour was Signal Red according to the Kardex and additionally the Speedster now also boasts a more powerful 1600 cc engine.Overall, this is a car to use and enjoy, it's one for a driving enthusiast. If you’re after a matching numbers, Concours restoration with history from new, then this car is perhaps not for you, however, if you’re in the market for a highly usable example that you could still be proud to own and is priced very competitively, then this cracking little Speedster may well be worth the effort to come and see it in the metal at our NEC sale and investigate a bit further.Thanks in part to its association with glamorous film stars like James Dean and Steve McQueen, the 356 Speedster has always been a very desirable Porsche and any Pre-A version ranks amongst the most collectable Porsches of all, with a cult following that shows no signs of waning.SpecificationMake: PORSCHEModel: 356Year: 1955Chassis Number: 80347Registration Number: 670 UXBTransmission: ManualDrive Side: Left-hand DriveMake: LHDInterior Colour: LeatheretteClick here for more details and images

A cast iron garden roller

A Mamod Steam Roller SR1A, live steam action, green body with reversing, in original box.

Ashanti elephant table, the octagonal top above a carved elephant, raised on a plinth base ending in roller wheels [67x81.5x60cm]

Two new pairs of roller skates

A Dunhill electroplated gold roller lighter, (a/f), 25 x 13 x 65 mm

Three vintage cigarette lighters, comprising a Parker "The Roller Beacon" petrol lighter, an engraved and enamelled Zenith, and a flip-top Ronson

Roller Skates, paraffin lamps, blue and white plates:- Two Boxes.

A Lewis Ltd. Birmingham cast garden roller.