The 1970 MG Midget is a classic British sports car that embodies the charm and spirit of the 1970s automobile culture. As part of the MG line-up, the Midget has been known for its lightweight design and agile handling, making it a popular choice among driving enthusiasts. Featuring a petite two-seater configuration, this car is both compact and fun, ideal for those who appreciate a spirited driving experience. Under the bonnet, the 1970 MG Midget is powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine, which delivers a modest yet satisfying output of around 65 horsepower. While this may not seem substantial by today’s standards, the Midget’s low weight (approximately 1,590 lbs) allows for impressive performance and excellent fuel efficiency. Coupled with a four-speed manual transmission, the Midget offers an exciting, hands-on driving experience, with the engine sound enhancing its charm on winding roads. Visually, the 1970 MG Midget showcases classic lines and an appealing design that captures the essence of 1970s motoring. The round headlights, chrome bumpers, and signature MG grille are all characteristic features that contribute to its timeless aesthetic. Available in a variety of colours, the Midget was designed for open-top driving, with a convertible roof that adds to its allure, allowing enthusiasts to enjoy sunny days on the road. The MG Midget has garnered a cult following over the decades. Owners cherish not just its performance, but also the sense of freedom and nostalgia it evokes. Club events and classic car shows often feature these spirited little cars, where owners share their passion and pride in preserving this piece of automotive history.Originally registered on 9th January 1970 this MG Midget has formed part of a private collection in recent times. It has been well stored in a dry garage, however, a small amount of recommissioning may be required. We are advised the engine starts promptly and runs with good oil pressure. Finished in white with black interior this early Midget, with its chrome bumpers and Rostyle wheels, together with a rollover bar is a good looking example. Overall, the 1970 MG Midget stands out as a representative of a bygone era, cherished by collectors and drivers alike for its fun, engaging, and timeless driving experience. A good entry level car into classic motoring. Consigned by Stewart Banks. STARTS AND RUNS WELLWILL REQUIRE SOME LIGHT RECOMMISSIONING
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Bristol Zoo Project - Exclusive Gorilla Island Experience For Four - This is a unique opportunity to explore the new Gorilla Island and the Bristol Zoo Project - before our gorilla troop arrives! Your experience begins at Hollywood Mansion House, where you'll be welcomed with tea and coffee. Our conservation team will share insights during an engaging talk, followed by a personalised guided tour of the island. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to visit the island before it becomes off-limits after the gorillas’ move in. Don’t miss out! (Participants must be a minimum of 12 years old. Dates to be finalised in 2025)
An Ilford Witness Rangefinder Camera, 1952, chrome, serial no. 5354, with a Dallmeyer Septac f/1.5 2" lens, chrome, serial no. 376041, body, VG, shutter fires but slow speeds sticking, lens, VG-E, some light internal haze, complete with original instructions, maker's case, some original photographs were taken in 1983 of the Goytre Stage of the RAC Rally in South Wales, and 2 original share certificates totalling 284 shares for Pena Industries assigned to Ronald Ernest Parish as an executive of Peto Scott Electrical Instruments, the manufacturer of this camera
Bristol Old Vic Theatre - An 18th century George III silver token for Bristol Theatre, King Street. The token engraved to read ' Bristol Theatre, King Street, May 30 1766.; The obverse engraved ‘No. 31 The Proprietor of this Ticket is Entitled to the sight of Every Performance to be Exhibited in the House'.(Viewing available by appointment only)The token was originally issued by the Bristol Theatre (now the Bristol Old Vic) allowing its owner unlimited free entry to any production. Fifty silver and two gold tokens were minted, and given to the first fifty shareholders who had each raised £50 to fund the construction of the theatre in 1766. The original shareholders of these tickets insisted that they could be loaned or traded, which led to great difficulty for the Theatre managers to keep track of who was entitled to enter the performances at no cost. The original owner of the token being theatre shareholder, Daniel Harson, Collector of Customs in the port of Bristol and formerly a dissenting minister from 1758 until his death in 1779. In 1816 the ticket and share of the theatre was held by John Palmer who was assigned his shares (and presumably the ticket) on 15 July 1793. The ticket and share had previously been in the hands of Antony Palmer Collings who had been the executor of the Original Proprietor, Daniel Harson, Collector of Customs. The share associated with the ticket was held by various persons in the 19th century to include Theatre Lessee’s James Henry Chute in 1861 and Andrew Melville in 1887. In 1925 the Final Dividend List shows ticket 31 as being owned by A A Levy-Langfield wherein it stayed in the family until being sold at auction in 2009 to the current owner. Supplied with some printed history. Bristol Old Vic will still honour this token should it be presented - the offer applies to Bristol Old Vic productions only, not visiting shows. (Confirmed October 2024). Measures approx. 31mm diameter. Total weight 12.9g.
* Miscellaneous ephemera. A small group of 6 musical programmes for events held at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle and Cavendish House, 5 July 1866-5 June 1872, 4 pp., lace pattern to first page, containing Royal Crest (except Cavendish House) and details of musical performances, singers including: Madame Monbelli, Signor Bettini, Mr Santley, Signor Graziani, etc., 25.5 x 20.3 cm, together with two 2 pp. programme of entertainment, 22 May 1865-13 May 1874, one printed for the arrival of the Tsar Alexander's II state visit to Windsor, plus various miscellaneous ephemera including: a share certificate for the North American Lumber Company, Sept 10 1839; 8 black and white photographs mainly showing SS Lovat; sketchbook containing 21 pages of watercolour, pencil or pen and ink illustrations, of military figures or ships; a short piece of wood with two 19th century handwritten labels adhered to it 'piece of Mulberry tree under which the young princes were buried' and 'in the Tower of London', three further small pieces of wood, two with 19th century baggage labels labelled from 'HMS Victory', a signed photograph of Princess Alexandra, framed and glazed (37.5 x 31 cm), etc.QTY: (a carton)
Original antique poster for The Russian General Oil Corporation / Societe Generale Naphthifere Russe featuring share certificates with share warrant of 25 shares of 1£ sterling each. Horizontal. Fair condition, folds, creasing, tears, some paper stickers, large paper loss cut out, paper skimming, staining, ink stamps, blind embossed stamps, signed by hand, double sided. Country of issue: France, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 39x51 (unfolded) 39x26 (folded), year of printing: 1912.
BRITISH SHARE CERTIFICATES x12: LONDON AND NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY 1939; UNION PLATE CO 1847; FULHAM FOOTBALL CLUB; ANGLO SOUTH AMERICAN BANK 1930; COLONIAL RUBBER AND PRODUCE INVESTMENT CO 1912; SMITH AND CO 1901; GREENQICH CABLE WORKS LTD 1925; TRUST AGENCY ASSETS LTD 1908; EVERLITE LTD 1930; COMMERCIAL GLASS WORKS LTS 1920; UNITED KINGDOM CO-OPERATIVE INVESTMENT SOCIETY LTD 1935 (x12)
US SHARE CERTIFICATES x12: NEW YORK CENTRAL RAILROAD CO 1965; PITTSBURGH AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO 1968; TRIBUNE OIL CORP 1964; READING RAILROAD CO1 1964; INTERNATIONAL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH CO 1972; ATLANTIC RICHFIELD CO 1967; ST. LOUIS, INDIANAPOLIS AND EASTERN RAILROAD CO c1890; THE MIWAUKEE MINING AND MILLING CO; BARUCH-FOSTER CO 1962; THE ANACONDA CO 1957; HORIZON'S TITANIUM CO 1960; CENTURY NATURAL GAS AND OIL CO 1952 (12) 12 american share documents
Natural History Minerals: A Victorian Mineral Collection, dated 1861, by James Tennant (1808-1881), No 149 The Strand, London (WC), contained within a period mahogany hinged box, complete with specimens housed within 75 individual boxed compartments (with corresponding numbered labels) with the original padding protection between each layer, including original hand written key, 25.5 cm by 20cm by 10.5cm, full paper label to interior box inner lid, together with two further collections which are from the same collection but unlabeled, enclosed within a mahogany hinged box comprising 36 compartments of unnumbered specimens, 34cm by 27cm by 6cm, a third collection contained within a pine hinged box containing two lift out trays (140 compartments in total) with blotting paper leaves for protection. The first tray complete with 70 undisturbed specimens all correctly numbered and in order, the second tray is incomplete, 42cm by 25.5cm by 7cm. Notes on James Tennant. An English mineralogist to Queen Victoria.Tennant was born on 8 February 1808 at Upton, near Southwell, Nottinghamshire. His father, John Tennant, was an officer in the Her Majesty's Customs and Excise; his mother, Eleanor Kitchen, came from a family of yeomen resident at Upton for more than two centuries. In October 1824, Tennant was apprenticed to John Mawe, a dealer in minerals at 149 Strand in London. After Mawe's death in 1829 Tennant managed the business with Mawe's widow, Sarah Mawe, who became known as "Mineralogist to Her Majesty". He purchased Sarah's share of the business on her retirement in 1840. Tennant attended classes at a mechanics' institute and the lectures of Michael Faraday at the Royal Institution in London. In 1838, on Faraday's recommendation, Tennant was appointed teacher of geological mineralogy at King's College London, later a professor. In 1853 the professorship of geology was added. From 1850 to 1867, Tennant was also a lecturer on geology and mineralogy at the Royal Military Academy, Woolwich. Tennant had an excellent practical knowledge of minerals; when diamonds were first found in South Africa, Tennant verified that they were indeed genuine. Tennant was an earnest advocate of technical education, giving his own money liberally to help, and persuading the Turners' Company, of which he was master in 1874, to offer prizes for excellence in their craft. When the Koh-i-Noor diamond was recut, Tennant superintended the work In 1840, he became mineralogist to Queen Victoria, taking over from Sarah Mawe. Tennant was elected a fellow of the Geological Society in 1838, and president of the Geologists' Association (1862–3). Tennant died in London on 23 February 1881. He never married.
A set of three late 20th Century Masonic tracing boards with stylised imagery including one with skull and coffin, rarely seen in part because the ritual it entails is rarely performed and those that have undergone it rarely share information about it, 51 cm x 38 cm (3) CONDITION REPORTS Are acrylic on board paintings. See images for more details.
* Cruikshank (Isaac). The Russian Bruiser getting his dose with his seconds thirds bottle holder &c coming in for their share, published by S. W. Fores, January 30th 1801, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring, trimmed to the plate mark, some adhesion scaring to the verso, 240 x 350 mm, mounted, together with Williams (Charles). Boney Bothered or an Unexpected Meeting, published by Thomas Tegg, July 9th 1808, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring, toned overall, horizontal central fold, 330 x 250 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, together with Heath (William). Blowing up the Fire, published by Thos. McLean, October 8th, 1830, etched caricature with contemporary hand-colouring, 260 x 375 mm, mounted, framed and glazed, plus Rowlandson (Thomas). None but the Brave Deserve the Fair, 1819, etching with contemporary hand-colouring, trimmed to image, dust-soiled and a little stained, 300 x 225 mm, framed and glazedQTY: (4)
Chaucer (Geoffrey). The Workes of our Antient and Learned English Poet, Geoffrey Chaucer, newly printed. In this impression you shall find these additions, 1. His portraiture and progenie shewed. 2. His life collected. 3. Arguments to every booke gathered. 4. Old and obscure words explained. 5. Authors by him cited, declared. 6. Difficulties opened. 7. Two bookes of his, never before printed, 1st Speight edition, London: Adam Islip, at the charges of Bonham Norton, 1598, engraved title (trimmed with losses and laid down), engraved portrait of the author by John Speed, 3 divisional titles within woodcut borders, woodcut initials and head- and tail-pieces, main text in black letter in double-column, lacking leaves aii-iv at front, lacking final leaf (of Annotations and colophon) and blank, folio 164 with small loss of text lower right (text completed in later manuscript recto and verso), a few other small marginal repairs, occasional small annotations, some occasional soiling, spotting and stains, endpapers renewed, contemporary calf, panelled covers with arabesque in gilt, rebacked and repaired, a little rubbed with some edge wear, folio, 31 x 21 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:Grolier 43 English; Pforzheimer 177 (different imprint); STC 5078. 'From the form of imprints it would seem that Bishop, Norton and Wight commissioned Islip to print this edition, and judging from the frequency with which copies with their imprints occur it is probable that Bishop took the largest share and Norton the next' (Pforzheimer).First edition of Thomas Speight's definitive edition of the complete works of Chaucer, and the first to contain an engraved portrait of the author, this copy the Islip and Norton issue. Speight, a somewhat obscure schoolmaster, was assisted in its production by the chronicler John Stow, Francis Thynne, Francis Beaumont (father of the dramatist of the same name), and Robert Glover.
LAGAVULIN 16 YEARS OLD | Stated age: 16 years old | ABV: 43% | Region: Islay | Country: Scotland | Type: Single malt Scotch whisky | Distillery description | Lagavulin is an iconic distillery located on the island of Islay, founded in 1816 by John Johnston, though the site had been home to illegal distilling prior to its establishment. Nestled between Ardbeg and Laphroaig, Lagavulin is renowned for its heavily smoky and peaty character. In 1862, the distillery was purchased by John Logan Mackie. His nephew, Sir Peter Mackie, a prominent figure in the whiskey industry and creator of the famous White Horse blend, played a significant role in its development. After losing exclusive representation to Laphroaig, Mackie constructed a malt mill on Lagavulin's grounds in 1908. However, despite its aim to produce whiskey akin to Laphroaig's, it never succeeded, and the whiskey produced bore little resemblance to Lagavulin's. A fictional cask from Lagavulin prominently featured in Ken Loach's film The Angel's Share. Today, Lagavulin is part of Diageo's Classic Malts range, with its most famous expression being Lagavulin 16 Year Old, regarded as one of the best peated whiskeys on the market. In addition to this staple bottling, limited editions are regularly released, including the Distiller's Edition, Diageo Special Releases, and offerings for the Feis Ile festival. | Bottle description | Lagavulin Aged 16 Years is one of the most iconic single malt whiskies from the Islay region, renowned for its intense yet subtle smoky character. This whisky is aged for a minimum of 16 years in a combination of bourbon and sherry casks, resulting in a rich flavor profile with deep layers of smoke, sweetness, and peat.Nose: Strongly smoky with distinct notes of peat, sea salt, and dried fruit, complemented by subtle vanilla and caramel sweetness, along with sherry and wood notes.Taste: Full and intense with rich smoke, peat, caramel, and vanilla sweetness, along with dark fruit, raisin, and chocolate tones from the sherry casks. Finish: Long and warm, with lingering peat, sea salt, and fruit notes, providing satisfying depth with subtle spice and wood undertones.Size: 700 ml | Condition: traces of mold on the bottle | Duty stamp: CZ | Packaging: paper box with traces of mold on the box | Bottle code: L9007CM000 0065662
A SCIMITAR PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JAMES KEARNEY WHITE R.N. ABOARD H.M.S. NORTHUMBERLAND BY NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, ST. HELENA, 1815the 31in. curved steel flat blade with faint etching, brass quillon guards with cast and engraved foliate decoration, shaped polished stone grip with tassel hole to end, contained in brass mounted leather scabbard with medallion facings by suspension loops, the top locket engraved From Napoleon Buonaparte / To Captn. James Kearney White / St. Helena, October 1815. / H.M.S. Northumberland -- 36in. (91.5cm.) overallJames Kearney White (1782-1828) and thence by descent. Blade has small patches of corrosion but remains sharp, close examination shows the top third was once finely etched but this is now almost invisible.; the scabbard is scuffed and the top section now loose, but overall in fair condition.A FASCINATING AND IMPORTANT TRIO OF SWORDS PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JAMES KEARNEY WHITE, R.N.James Kearney White was born in 1782 and although there is scant information about his family, his early life or his entry into the Royal Navy, the latter part of his career more than made up for this deficiency. He first came to notice in 1804, during operations off the coast of the Netherlands, when the 18-gun brig-sloop Scorpion was detached from Admiral Thornborough’s squadron to reconnoitre the Vlie passage into the Texel where she discovered two Dutch brig-corvettes at anchor in the Texel Roads on 28th March. One of them, the Atalante, was armed with sixteen valuable ‘long’ 12-pounders and Captain Hardinge, commanding Scorpion, resolved to take her. Not wanting to risk Scorpion herself because of the danger of shoals, he decided to mount a ‘boat action’ when conditions allowed. In the event, it was three days before the conditions were right and, at 9.30pm. on the evening of 31st March, in full dark, three boats from Scorpion and two from H.M.S. Beaver (which had joined the fray earlier that day) set out on the flood-tide. Nevertheless, it still took two hours to reach the Atalante which, by now, was on full alert and more than ready to repel any boarders. Leading the attack, Captain Hardinge himself was first aboard and, in a short but furious action, the Atalante was taken. In his subsequent despatch to Admiral Thornborough, Hardinge described Atalante as “one of the largest brigs in the Dutch navy… and admirably calculated for His Majesty’s service” and then went on to commend “the zeal and gallantry” of several individuals including “…Lieut. White” who was rewarded with a £50 sword from Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund (see lot 204).He next attracts attention during the Anglo-American ‘War of 1812’ during which he achieved at least a small measure of fame as well as wealth and, finally, a well-deserved promotion to post-rank. Having been made Commander on 10th June 1811, he was given the gun-brig Thistle, still on the stocks at Rochester but launched on 13th July 1812. From there, White took his new command to Chatham to oversee her fitting out after which she sailed for North American waters. White only stayed in Thistle just over a year until appointed to the command of the larger brig-sloop Peruvian in October 1814. The Peruvian had already enjoyed two very successful tours, first in the Caribbean in 1812 and then, in 1813-14, on the American Station during which she had captured two U.S. privateers and taken part in a daring expedition up the Penobscot River in Maine. When White took over the command in October 1814, crew morale was riding high and, under his captaincy, two more prizes were added in quick succession to Peruvian’s impressive tally – the Spanish ship Dolores and the U.S. merchantman Rufus – before Peruvian was ordered home in April 1815. By mid-June, she lay becalmed at Ostend and when Major the Hon. Henry Percy, the only one of Wellington’s aides to have survived the carnage at Waterloo unscathed, arrived with the news of the great victory, White took drastic action. With no wind in the offing, he immediately ordered Peruvian’s gig lowered and, after selecting four of his strongest crew, the six men, including both White and Percy who did their share at the oars, rowed it across the Channel to Broadstairs where the two officers hired a fast post-chaise-and-four and raced to London bearing the momentous news of Napoleon’s defeat.Once Napoleon had been brought to England and the decision taken to banish him to the distant island of St. Helena, Peruvian and her sister Zenobia were assigned to Admiral Cockburn’s squadron which was to escort the Emperor into exile. Extraordinarily, and before the long journey south began, Peruvian was despatched to Guernsey to pick up a supply of wine for Napoleon’s consumption in exile, a very personal service rewarded by the presentation of another sword (see lot 206). Later, when Cockburn became concerned that the French might use the then uninhabited island of Ascension as a base from which to mount a rescue attempt to free Napoleon, he sent Peruvian and Zenobia to claim it and, at 5.30pm on 22nd October 1815, White and Zenobia’s commander Captain Dobree went ashore, raised the Union flag and took possession of the island in the name of King George III. Leaving some marines as a garrison, the two sloops then resumed their voyage to St. Helena although, in the meantime, Peruvian’s crew had presented White with a splendid silver-mounted sabre (see lot 205), presumably purchased in Portsmouth before Cockburn’s squadron sailed. Months later, Peruvian returned to England carrying despatches from the island’s governor, and then laid up In Ordinary at Plymouth where she remained until broken up in 1830. After some shore leave, White returned to sea and was promoted Captain (December 1818) although he was already in command of the sixth-rate Spey (1818-August 1819). Before taking up his next command, another sixth rate, the Tyne, in February 1821, with orders to sail for the West Indies, White took the opportunity to marry Elizabeth Neeld in London with whom he had one daughter. His appointment to Tyne was short-lived however – barely one year – and he was not re-employed at sea, perhaps due to sickness. Given that he died in Bermuda on 2nd March 1828 at the age of only 46, it is possible that he had contracted one of the many fevers which afflicted Europeans there and died as a result, although this remains unconfirmed.
Ø AN UNRECORDED £50 LLOYDS PATRIOTIC FUND SWORD PRESENTED TO Lt JAMES KEARNEY WHITE OF H.M.S. BEAVER FOR CAPTURING THE DUTCH BRIG ATALANTE, 31st MARCH, 1804the 30in. curved blade with remnant blued and gilt finish, silvered cartouche with dedication in an early font type, brass hilt with ivory grip, contained in brass mounted scabbard of issue with single suspension loop (corrosion and wear throughout) -- 35½in. (90cm.) overallJames Kearney White (1782-1828) and thence by descent.Blade heavily corroded obscuring the dedication, which is a very early example of dedication being not blue and gilt and with a font not found on other Lloyd’s swords; The hilt has suffered heavy polishing and has lost all gilt; The scabbard has suffered from heavy polishing and lost all gilt. The middle locket suspension ring is missing.A FASCINATING AND IMPORTANT TRIO OF SWORDS PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN JAMES KEARNEY WHITE, R.N.James Kearney White was born in 1782 and although there is scant information about his family, his early life or his entry into the Royal Navy, the latter part of his career more than made up for this deficiency. He first came to notice in 1804, during operations off the coast of the Netherlands, when the 18-gun brig-sloop Scorpion was detached from Admiral Thornborough’s squadron to reconnoitre the Vlie passage into the Texel where she discovered two Dutch brig-corvettes at anchor in the Texel Roads on 28th March. One of them, the Atalante, was armed with sixteen valuable ‘long’ 12-pounders and Captain Hardinge, commanding Scorpion, resolved to take her. Not wanting to risk Scorpion herself because of the danger of shoals, he decided to mount a ‘boat action’ when conditions allowed. In the event, it was three days before the conditions were right and, at 9.30pm. on the evening of 31st March, in full dark, three boats from Scorpion and two from H.M.S. Beaver (which had joined the fray earlier that day) set out on the flood-tide. Nevertheless, it still took two hours to reach the Atalante which, by now, was on full alert and more than ready to repel any boarders. Leading the attack, Captain Hardinge himself was first aboard and, in a short but furious action, the Atalante was taken. In his subsequent despatch to Admiral Thornborough, Hardinge described Atalante as “one of the largest brigs in the Dutch navy… and admirably calculated for His Majesty’s service” and then went on to commend “the zeal and gallantry” of several individuals including “…Lieut. White” who was rewarded with a £50 sword from Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund (see lot 204).He next attracts attention during the Anglo-American ‘War of 1812’ during which he achieved at least a small measure of fame as well as wealth and, finally, a well-deserved promotion to post-rank. Having been made Commander on 10th June 1811, he was given the gun-brig Thistle, still on the stocks at Rochester but launched on 13th July 1812. From there, White took his new command to Chatham to oversee her fitting out after which she sailed for North American waters. White only stayed in Thistle just over a year until appointed to the command of the larger brig-sloop Peruvian in October 1814. The Peruvian had already enjoyed two very successful tours, first in the Caribbean in 1812 and then, in 1813-14, on the American Station during which she had captured two U.S. privateers and taken part in a daring expedition up the Penobscot River in Maine. When White took over the command in October 1814, crew morale was riding high and, under his captaincy, two more prizes were added in quick succession to Peruvian’s impressive tally – the Spanish ship Dolores and the U.S. merchantman Rufus – before Peruvian was ordered home in April 1815. By mid-June, she lay becalmed at Ostend and when Major the Hon. Henry Percy, the only one of Wellington’s aides to have survived the carnage at Waterloo unscathed, arrived with the news of the great victory, White took drastic action. With no wind in the offing, he immediately ordered Peruvian’s gig lowered and, after selecting four of his strongest crew, the six men, including both White and Percy who did their share at the oars, rowed it across the Channel to Broadstairs where the two officers hired a fast post-chaise-and-four and raced to London bearing the momentous news of Napoleon’s defeat.Once Napoleon had been brought to England and the decision taken to banish him to the distant island of St. Helena, Peruvian and her sister Zenobia were assigned to Admiral Cockburn’s squadron which was to escort the Emperor into exile. Extraordinarily, and before the long journey south began, Peruvian was despatched to Guernsey to pick up a supply of wine for Napoleon’s consumption in exile, a very personal service rewarded by the presentation of another sword (see lot 206). Later, when Cockburn became concerned that the French might use the then uninhabited island of Ascension as a base from which to mount a rescue attempt to free Napoleon, he sent Peruvian and Zenobia to claim it and, at 5.30pm on 22nd October 1815, White and Zenobia’s commander Captain Dobree went ashore, raised the Union flag and took possession of the island in the name of King George III. Leaving some marines as a garrison, the two sloops then resumed their voyage to St. Helena although, in the meantime, Peruvian’s crew had presented White with a splendid silver-mounted sabre (see lot 205), presumably purchased in Portsmouth before Cockburn’s squadron sailed. Months later, Peruvian returned to England carrying despatches from the island’s governor, and then laid up In Ordinary at Plymouth where she remained until broken up in 1830. After some shore leave, White returned to sea and was promoted Captain (December 1818) although he was already in command of the sixth-rate Spey (1818-August 1819). Before taking up his next command, another sixth rate, the Tyne, in February 1821, with orders to sail for the West Indies, White took the opportunity to marry Elizabeth Neeld in London with whom he had one daughter. His appointment to Tyne was short-lived however – barely one year – and he was not re-employed at sea, perhaps due to sickness. Given that he died in Bermuda on 2nd March 1828 at the age of only 46, it is possible that he had contracted one of the many fevers which afflicted Europeans there and died as a result, although this remains unconfirmed.
The Inkpot Farm Sleaford, South Lincolnshire: A Day for up to x6 guests with Hannah Thorogood, Senior UK Permaculture Expert Donated by: The Ink Pot Farm This is a rare opportunity to learn about permaculture farming by leading expert, Hannah Thorogood, on her 150-acre organic, demonstration farm in Sleaford, South Lincolnshire. Hannah grazes a thriving heard of Lincoln Red cows, Shetland and Icelandic sheep, as well as chickens and turkeys. As a result, The Inkpot Farm produces meat, wool, eggs, vegetables, fruit and their own jams and chutneys, but this is all done without a single tractor! Hannah’s ethos, land and farming practises have featured in many press articles and farming papers, embodying a mindset of abundance – one that many are aspiring to and wondering how to realise. To this end, Hannah is offering a private guided tour for up to x6 guests, either family and friends or a small corporate team to spend an immersive day at the hugely popular Inkpot Farm to share a wonderful countryside experience, with new ideas to consider together. There will also be time to enjoy a visit to their award-winning farm shop too! Terms & Conditions: Date to be mutually organised between the final bidder and The Ink Pot Farm with 4-weeks’ notice, excluding Public & School Bank Holidays Experience for up to x6 guests to be redeemed by 31 October 2025 Catering is not included in the tour Dogs are not allowed Experience is not to be re-sold or re-auctioned We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
Monty Panesar: Online Chat or Coach for 30 Minutes with the Cricketing Legend Donated by: Former England Spin Bowler, Sports Presenter & Broadcaster A fantastic opportunity to have one-to-one online coaching session for 30 minutes with Monty Panesar one of England’s most popular cricketers and an inspiration for British Asians, as the first Sikh cricketer to play for England. A left arm finger spin bowler, Monty Panesar made his Test Cricket debut in 2006 against India in Nagpur and One Day International debut for England in 2007. He also played for the England Lions Cricket Team in South Africa. In English County Cricket he has played for Northamptonshire, Sussex and Essex, having taken over 700 first-class wickets during his career. Monty Panesar has gained a wealth of experience in international coaching, broadcasting and sports presenting. He is looking forward to spending half an hour chatting online with a fellow cricketing fan, player, coach or young talent who would like to share stories, ask question, seek advice or simply reminisce. Terms & Conditions: Date & time to be mutually agreed by Monty Panesar, via The Country Trust, and the final bidder Online Chat or Coach is for 30 minutes – to be redeemed by 31 April 2025 Subject to availability Experience not to be re-sold or re-auctioned Photo: © Mugley We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
Islands In A Common Sea: Stories of Farming, Fishing and Food around the World by Jenny Jefferies, published by Meze Publishing – signed by the author Donated by: Jenny Jeffries Following her successful For The Love Of cookbook series, championing farming and fishing in the UK, award-winning author Jenny Jefferies has compiled a brand new, visually stunning, and globally relevant book to celebrate and share the stories of farmers and fishermen from all over the world. Despite its global scale, the book is based on the author’s belief that there is more in the world that unites us than divides us, and the power of this unity in overcoming the challenges that currently face us all, from climate change to food. From rural Bhutan to central Singapore, the wilds of Western Australia to paddy fields in Japan, and Argentine vineyards to Nigerian aquaculture, Islands in a Common Sea takes a deep dive into the everyday lives of 25 pioneering individuals who nurture their environment in the hopes of a regenerative, productive, and positive future. This beautiful, coffee table, hardback book with remarkable photography, featuring stunning landscapes and captivating portraiture, is signed by the author Jenny Jeffries. https://mezepublishing.co.uk/product/islands-in-a-common-sea/ We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
Shimpling Park Farm Suffolk: Field to Fork Farm Visit for x6 guests & a Box of Organic Lamb Donated by: John & Alice Pawsey – Shimpling Park Farm John & Alice Pawsey take delight in inviting a family or a group of up to x6 guests to join them for half a day on their organic farm, near Bury St Edmunds in rural Suffolk, East Anglia. Fourth generation, innovative farmers John and Alice are leading the way in exploring natural farming methods. They will share their experiences and knowledge about organic farming and producing good food in a way that allows nature and soils to thrive. Shimpling Park Farm is highly regarded for producing top quality, organic lamb, which not only has fantastic flavour but is also an integral part of the sustainable and holistic farming system. This special experience will include a walking tour of the farm highlighting their approach to regenerative cropping in the fields and the forest to discover how agroforestry works. You and your guests will also be able to enjoy tea, coffee and flapjacks as part of this special day with widely respected experts in this field of agriculture and organic farming. The half-day visit also includes a Box of Shimpling Park Farm Organic lamb which, depending upon the time of year, would comprise fresh or frozen, individually wrapped lamb loin and chump chops, rolled breast or mince, a leg, shoulder and French trimmed rack. You can either take the box of delicious lamb away with you or accept a voucher to be redeemed at the farm another time. https://shimplingparkfarm.co.uk/ Terms & Conditions: Tour for up to x6 guests to be organised on a mutually convenient date with John & Alice Pawsey and the final bidder, with at least x4-weeks’ prior notice Experience, depending upon the time of year, can be taken either morning, afternoon or evening if light enough The Tour to be taken by 30 June 2025 Subject to availability Experience not to be re-sold or re-auctioned We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
Darjeeling Express: Welcome Drinks & Royal Thali Dinner for x 2 guests at the iconic Restaurant in Soho, London, founded by Asma Khan one of the UK’s & India’s brightest culinary stars Donated by: Asma Khan, British restaurateur, author, social campaigner & Country Trust Auction Champion You and your guests will enjoy a sumptuous culinary experience with authentic Indian food, lovingly cooked from family recipes that go back to generations. The dishes are a true homage to the restaurant’s Founder, Asma Khan’s Royal Mughlai ancestry and the busy streets of Calcutta, where she grew up. What results is a lovely mélange of street food such as Channa Chaat and slow-cooked Tamatar Gosht, which takes you on a journey from Calcutta in the east of India to Hyderabad in the south. Food here is served the way Indian food is meant to be eaten – platters of dishes boasting texture and flavours which complement each other, encouraging you to gather and share in the style of the traditional ‘Daawat’ (feast). An all-women team of housewives run the kitchen at Darjeeling Express, and have been doing so from day one. What you will taste is home-style food, cooked with passion and the aim to nourish your body and soul. Darjeeling Express is the definition of honest, traditional Indian food. Conjuring the ambience of a home-cooked dinner enjoyed with your nearest and dearest, the all-women kitchen team at Darjeeling Express lovingly create a multitude of flavours and textures served on sharing platters, with recipes drawing influence from the length and breadth of India. Michelin Guide Asma Khan is one of the UK’s most prominent female chefs and an unstoppable force for social change in the food industry. She was the first British chef to be profiled in Netflix’s Emmy nominated Chef’s Table and the first chef to be featured on Vogue’s List of 25 Most Influential Women. In 2019 Business Insider named Khan number 1 on their list of 100 Coolest People in Food & Drink. Her debut cookbook Asma's Indian Kitchen won the World Gourmand prize for best Indian cookbook in 2018. https://www.darjeeling-express.com/ Terms & Conditions: Reservation to be made in advance on mutually convenient date as agreed by Darjeeling Express and the final bidder Voucher expires December 2025 Experience includes Welcome Drinks & a Royal Thali Dinner for x2 guests Any additional drinks to be charged to the final bidder Voucher is non-transferable Experience not to be re-sold or re-auctioned We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
Max Malins signed No. 23 England Rugby Shirt: Autumn International Series 2021 Donated by: Max Malins, England national Rugby Union and Premiership Ruby Club player A signed No.23 England Rugby shirt, (1419 10th Cap) from the Autumn Internationals, England v South Africa, at Twickenham Stadium, London on 20 November 2021, when a last-minute penalty kick by Marcus Smith, secured a narrow 27-26 victory, for England over the Springboks. To view Max’s instrumental role in achieving this victory, with his brilliant try-saving intervention, against South Africa, visit here A unique item of rugby sporting memorabilia, donated by Max Malins, a professional Rugby Union player and wing for Premiership Rugby Club The Bristol Bears and the England National Team. Max made his England debut in November 2020 against Georgia in the Autumn Nations Cup. He was named for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France. The shirt is signed by Max Malins and framed as shown with authentication. https://www.englandrugby.com/follow/england-men/senior-men/max-malins https://www.facebook.com/share/v/mHJu1dtMaq5XG6Tj/?mibextid=UalRPS We are hosting this auction on behalf of The Country Trust - please contact Victoria Cable if you require further information about the individual lots.
pastel on paper, signed mounted, framed and under glass image size 40cm x 28cm, overall size 63cm x 52cm Note: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.
The rarest Production Porsche. One of 13 made worldwide, one of two in right-hand drive and the only right-hand drive car in the UK. On offer here is quite simply the rarest production Porsche ever built and is a unique opportunity in this country. This 911 Club Coupé is one of just 13 cars built, one of two right-hand drive examples and the only car to be delivered to the UK (the other right-hand drive car went to Hong Kong).The Club Coupé is a unique model created to commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the first Porsche Club. The first club specifically for Porsche owners was originally known as the Westfalischer Porsche Club Hohensyburg and was set up in May 1952, just four years after the first 356 rolled off the production line, by a group of enthusiasts. There were 13 original members and consequently it seemed appropriate to build the same number of cars out of respect to those early owners who were so excited about their new cars that they got together to share their enthusiasm, little knowing what they had started.Of the 13 cars, only 12 were available for sale as Porsche themselves decided to keep one to be displayed at the Porsche Museum. Porsche regularly display their own example and it was recently presented at the launch of the 992.2 in Spain.Revered by Porsche collectors, over 50% have been retained by their original owners and Porsche have run rallies specifically for those select few owners. A film on YouTube, 'Rallye 911 Club Coupe La passion continue', will show what lies ahead for the purchaser. To make the ordering process for the remaining 12 a little fairer, the company ran a lottery system, which was opened on 16th June 2012, with each of the 12 lucky winners having their name engraved on a switch-panel trim strip. They were handed over at a dinner in Stuttgart hosted by Wolfgang Porsche. The Museum printed a limited run of 250 books dedicated to the story and documenting the build process, a copy of which will accompany the car.The stunning paint finish was described as Brewster Green and the vendor later ordered a new 911GTS to match for daily use. When parked next to each other, it was clear that the Club Coupé was a completely different colour. Further research with the Factory revealed that it was known internally as 'Family Green', a colour reserved exclusively for Porsche family members and as worn by Wolfgang Porsche's personal 993 Turbo S which is displayed at the Porsche Museum. A shade not offered nor available anywhere else adding to the car’s unrepeatable exclusivityMileage at the time of cataloguing was 7,918 in the hands of its three previous owners and the car has been well maintained by Porsche main dealers in recent years as you might expect with such a special 911. It was last serviced at Porsche Reading some 200 miles ago.The specification is impressive and includes:7-speed automatic PDK transmission. X51 Carrera Powerkit, Porsche Carbon Ceramic BrakesBespoke 'Porsche Family Green' paintwork with an Espresso Natural Leather interiorSportDesign Package, Sport Chrono, Sports Exhaust, Sport Techno Alloy Wheels Painted Body ColourElectric Sliding Sunroof, Unique Illuminated Door Sills, PASM Sports SuspensionSports Seats, BOSE Sound System, ParAssist Front and Rear, PCM with Bluetooth, LED Headlights with PDLS, Heated SeatsTPMS, Cruise-Control, Electric Mirrors, Brushed Aluminium Interior Package, Centre Console in leatherThis is an unrepeatable opportunity to purchase the rarest Porsche production car ever built, in a colour never publicly offered before and to join the exclusive club of 911 Club Coupé ownership.Specification Make: PORSCHE Model: 911 CLUB COUPE Year: 2013 Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ99ZDS112816 Registration Number: DL62 ULS Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: SD07282 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Make: RHD Interior Colour: Espresso NaturalClick here for more details and images
Ex-Ford press/promotion vehicle, previously owned by the Benetton F1 Team, with just a handful of enthusiast-owners, 47,000 miles and a huge history file. The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1985. It was introduced as a means of homologating the Sierra for 'Group A' Touring Car racing, with a requirement that 5,000 cars were built and sold. Launched for sale in July 1986 and based on the three-door Sierra bodyshell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed 2-litre turbo engine of now-legendary repute. At this time, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a 'blue-collar hero' able to humble true sports cars. In total, 5,545 cars were produced - of which 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the Sierra RS500 Cosworth. If the RS Cosworth was a homologation car, the RS500 was an evolution special. Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, 'Group A' rules allowed an upgraded evolution model to be launched. This could carry changes focused on improving its racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500. The RS500 was announced in July 1987 and had a mechanically uprated Cosworth engine (more similar to the one to be used in competition), with power boosted to 224bhp, upgraded brakes, modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled - the RS500 really is the ultimate 1980's Fast Ford! Indeed, during the model's 30th anniversary year in 2017, the RS500 was named the 'Ultimate Cosworth' by one of the UK's biggest one-make car shows.The car presented here is 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth (AMT #012 of 500/chassis #GG38602) in black, being just the second RS500 despatched from Tickford on 22nd June 1987. Registered D62 XVX, it was to be one of three examples to be used for ‘Press Appraisal’ i.e. a Ford press and publicity car. Iconic Auctioneers were honoured to sell another such example in 2023, registered D64 XVX, which achieved £140,000.#012 was paraded not only at the launch of the RS500 in the UK but all over Europe, as documented in numerous magazines articles and paperwork. Unsurprisingly, due to its significance, #012 was previously owned by Martin Thomas, the former RSOC RS500 Registrar. Martin and his wife Julie are real Ford aficionados and amassed a huge amount of history, provenance and press material surrounding #012 – all of which accompanies the car, in numerous files and dossier-type folders. Fascinatingly, they managed to find a period press image of Peter Collins, the manager of Team Benneton (whose F1 cars were powered by Ford), standing with the car promoting Cellnet car phones; supposedly, at this time, Benetton were responsible for #012, servicing and maintaining it (and rumour-has-it, ‘breathing on it...’) to their high standards.After #012 had completed its press duties, it was offered for sale at a Ford Motor Company auction, when it was purchased by the first of its Ford-enthusiast owners, subsequently being bought, loved and showed at numerous RS events by Martin and Julie Thomas, winning multiple Concours events and featuring in magazines over their years of dutiful ownership. In 2006, #012 was even invited to London to share in the convoy of significant and best of breed vehicles, amassed to help celebrate the 80th birthday of HM The Queen.The car is as good and as significant as you’d want from any RS500, coming to auction from another Ford devotee who has maintained the originality, condition and mechanical health of #012 since he bought it some years ago.Without doubt, a special example of the legendary RS500 which is highly regarded within the Ford community. This is a real opportunity to become a member of very exclusive club of RS500 owners at an attractive guide price.Specification Make: FORD Model: SIERRA RS500 COSWORTH Year: 1987 Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGG38602 Registration Number: D62 XVX Transmission: Manual Engine Number: GG38602 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 47000 Miles Make: RHDClick here for more details and images
Beautiful coachwork finished in Nero Daytona complemented by Crema leather, 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds and just 29,353 miles from new. The Ferrari 599 succeeded its predecessor, the 575, in the summer of 2006 and brought the front-engined V12 Grand Tourer into the modern age. Whereas the 550 and 575, even at their introduction, always felt like modern classics, the 599 was every inch a new-age Ferrari. The all-aluminium chassis, F1 SuperFast gearbox, F1-Trac stability and traction control, magnetic semi-active dampers and carbon-ceramic brakes, all wrapped in aggressive, aero-optimised bodywork with minimal overhangs and maximum presence was a mission statement. Top billing, though, went to the engine - a lightly modified version of the Enzo's 6-litre V12 with a mighty 611bhp at 7,600rpm, endowing Ferrari's new series-production flagship with truly sensational performance with 0-62 in 3.7 seconds and on to a top speed of 205mph. Of the 3,500 Ferrari 599 GTB F1 Fioranos produced globally, the United Kingdom’s share, as is the norm with right-hand drive Ferraris, amounted to under 10% of the total production. Online resources confirm that there are currently 301 examples registered in the UK.This delightful 599 GTB Fiorano F1 was supplied new in the UK on 1st December 2006 with few option boxes left unticked. The well chosen combination of Nero Daytona with recessed Scuderia Ferrari shields complements the Crema trimmed carbon fibre bucket seats, black top roll and matching carpets, highlighted by carbon fibre and aluminium inserts. The factory-fitted equipment includes dual-zone climate-control, electrically adjustable seats with driver memory function, electric windows, rear parking sensors, a carbon fibre-trimmed steering wheel with LED shift lights, an electrochromic rear-view mirror, leather headlining, a Giallo tachometer and a premium Bose sound system, enhanced by a more modern Pioneer unit with Bluetooth connectivity.Sitting four-square on 20" ‘Monolithic’ alloy wheels, housing Rosso callipers with carbon-ceramic brake discs and shod with Pirelli P Zero tyres, the 599 is perhaps the most handsome V12 GT Ferrari since the Daytona, designed, as they were, to be both beautiful and monstrously capable. A true GT car should raise the odd eyebrow when first introduced and then age gracefully, they should never be vulgar and we wonder how the aggressive coachwork of the 599’s successors will look in time.This glorious 599 is presented to auction freshly serviced with some 29,353 miles, its dealer handbooks, a well stamped service book and advisory free MOT Certificate valid until May 2025. It's also accompanied by the original toolkit in its tan leather case, a car cover and we are pleased to confirm the Cherished Registration Number V12 FSH is generously included in the sale.Specification Make: FERRARI Model: 599 GTB FIORANO Year: 2006 Chassis Number: ZFFFD60C000149552 Registration Number: V12 FSH Transmission: Automatic Engine Number: 109009 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 28000 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Crema LeatherClick here for more details and images
Schallplatten, Bücher und Grammophon-Werbung1) Album mit 3 einseitig bespielten Gramophone Concert Records. – 2) 4 Alben mit internationalen Künstlern: Xavier Cugat, Eddy Duchin, Paul Robeson und Carson Robinson. – 3) 8 Alben mit Chansons, Operetten und Weihnachtsmusik. – 4) 30 Pathé-Platten, Ø 29 cm. – 5) 22 Pathé-Platten, Ø 30 cm. – 6) Holzkassette mit 12 Edith-Piaf-Schellackplatten. – 7) Album mit 6 Platten "Gregorianische Gesänge", mit HMV-Büchlein. – 8) Album mit 14 Tino-Rossi-Schellackplatten. – 9) 3 Blechdosen für Platten. – 10) 2 Saturn-Bildplatten "La Chanson du Tour de France". – 11) Kinderplatte "Bozo Sings". – 12) Edison-Schallplatte. – 13) Aerophone-Schallplatte. – 14) 13 Champion-Baby-Schallplatten. – 15) 5 Crystalate-Schallplatten. – 16) 2 frühe Grammophon-Schallplatten, einseitig, Made in Hannover. – 17) 3 Bildplatten "Le Professeur inlassable", zum Lernen des Morse-Codes. – 18) Roulette-Schallplatte, mit Regeln in Schachtel. – 19) 14 verschiedene Platten. – 20) Bücher: "Le Magasin du Phonographe", "Phonographes et Musique Mecanique", "Pathé Catalogue Général 1951", "Boites à Musique", "Pathé les Disques à Saphir 1929", "Mon Ami Mr. Edison" und 15 weitere Bücher, Kataloge und Hefte. – 21) Polydor-Single-Verkaufsständer. – 22) Original-Werbung: "Le Disque Pathé", "Melophone", "Arya", "Nirona" und "Peter Pan". – 23) Aktienbrief von 1908 "Phonographes & Cinématographes Lux". – 24) Werbeständer "La Voix de son Maitre". – Und: 25) Ca. 15 weitere Teile. Start Price: EUR 240 Zustand: (3/–)Records, Books and Gramophone Adverts1) Album with 3 Gramophone Concert Records, single-sided. – 2) 4 albums with international artists: Xavier Cugat, Eddy Duchin, Paul Robeson and Carson Robinson. – 3) 8 albums with chansons, operettas and Christmas music. – 4) 30 Pathé discs, Ø 11 2/5 in. – 5) 22 Pathé discs, Ø 11 ¾ in. – 6) Wood case with 12 Edith Piaf shellac discs. – 7) Album with 6 records "Gregorian Chants", with HMV booklet. – 8) Album with 14 Tino Rossi shellac discs. – 9) 3 cannisters for discs. – 10) 2 Saturn picture discs "La Chanson du Tour de France". – 11) Children's disc "Bozo Sings". – 12) Edison record. – 13) Aerophone record. – 14) 13 Champion Baby records. – 15) 5 Crystalate records. – 16) 2 early gramophone records, single-sided, marked "Made in Hannover". – 17) 3 picture discs "Le Professeur inlassable", for learning the Morse code. – 18) Roulette record, with rules in box. – 19) 14 assorted discs. – 20) Books: "Le Magasin du Phonographe", "Phonographes et Musique Mecanique", "Pathé Catalogue Général 1951", "Boites à Musique", "Pathé les Disques à Saphir 1929", "Mon Ami Mr. Edison" and 15 other books, catalogs and booklets. – 21) Polydor singles sales stand. – 22) Original adverts: "Le Disque Pathé", "Melophone", "Arya", "Nirona" and "Peter Pan". – 23) Share certificate from 1908 "Phonographes & Cinématographes Lux". – 24) Advertising display "La Voix de son Maitre". – And: 25) Approx. 15 further items. Start Price: EUR 240 Condition: (3/–)
CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVING OF A SEATED TIGER SONG TO YUAN DYNASTY 宋至元 青玉雕虎carved in seated pose with two straight front legs supporting the slightly arched back, the tiger has an alert expression with bulging eyes, long whiskers, grin mouth and pointed ears, its front forehead incised with a ‘Wang (King)’ character, the long tail and four paws minutely incised 5.3cm high Collection of Mr Sheng-Hsiung Tsai, Taiwan 台灣蔡勝雄先生藏品 Mr. Sheng-Hsiung Tsai (蔡勝雄) is the founder and honorary chairman of The Association of Jade Collections (玉翫雅集) in Taiwan. He loves the research and collection of ancient cultural relics, focusing on ancient Chinese jades, goldware and wooden statues. He endeavours to promote jade culture. For example, he gave lectures on "Gold and Jade Jewelry of Nobles from the 14th to 17th Centuries" at The Tainan Lawyer's Association and Hualien County Cultural Affairs Bureau Library in 2011 and 2012.The Association of Jade Collections is Taiwan's first professional jade research society registered with the Ministry of the Interior. It is composed of a group of elites from various professions who have great interest in jade and jade culture, and is committed to the preservation, promotion and inheritance of jade culture. This adheres to the central concept of moving closer to academics, allowing the majority of jade enthusiasts to improve their appreciation of jade through communication and research.The Association regularly holds academic lectures. In 2017, it held the first large-scale "Exhibition of Jade Artifacts from the Tang, Song, Liao, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties" at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei. The honorary chairman Mr. Sheng-Hsiung Tsai coordinated the publication of the exhibition catalogue Jade Artifacts from the Tang, Song, Liao, Jin, and Yuan Dynasties. The jade collections from The Association's members were displayed at the "Exhibition of Jade Artifacts from the Ming Dynasty" at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei to share the results of members' collections and win unanimous praise from jade friends in Taiwan and abroad.蔡勝雄先生為台灣玉翫雅集玉協會創會及名譽理事長，喜愛古文物研究與收藏，專注於中國古玉器、金器與木雕神像，對於玉文化的推動不遺餘力，如2011至2012年皆在台南律師公會及花蓮縣文化局圖書館主講「十四世紀至十七世紀貴族的金玉首飾」。玉翫雅集玉協會是台灣第一個於內政部登記成立的專業研究玉器社團，由一群對玉器和玉文化有著莫大興趣的各行各業精英分子組成，致力於玉文化的保存、推廣和傳承，秉持向學術靠攏的中心理念，讓廣大的玉器愛好者透過交流研究提升玉器的鑑賞能力。協會例行舉辦學術專題演講，2017年並於台北中正紀念堂首次舉辦大型「唐宋遼金元玉器精品展」，並由名譽理事長蔡勝雄統籌出版《唐宋遼金元玉器》展覽圖錄。2023年11月19日至12月13日，玉翫雅集會員藏品更於台北中正紀念堂展出「大明王朝暨歷代玉器展」，分享會員收藏成果，獲得海內外玉友們一致好評 。
RARE CHINESE GREEN 'JUN' BOWL NORTHERN SONG TO JIN DYNASTY 北宋至金 鈞窰綠釉碗potted in conical form rising from a short straight foot inverted to straight mouth, covered overall in a thick crackled green glaze save for the foot rim revealing the brown buff body 23.2cm diameter Private Scottish collection, Scottish Borders. The owner had an enduring friendship with Dr Kenneth Lawley (1937-2023), a lifelong Asian art collector and a significant part of whose collection was sold in this saleroom, 3 November 2023, lot 1-95. He would share his research, his catalogue, and his admiration of these items with the owner, as a natural consequence of their friendship. The bowl offered here was gifted by Dr Kenneth Lawley, 28 Sep 2002, with an original letter, who acquired from Sotheby’s, lot 15, 14 Feb 1966, via Bluett & Sons Ltd., with an original receipt. Exhibited: Early Oriental Ceramics, MacRobert Centre, University of Stirling, 5-25 July 1973, no. 23. Illustrated in the exhibition photograph (circled). 蘇格蘭私人收藏，蘇格蘭邊區。藏家與已故Kenneth P. Lawley博士（1937-2023）為摯友。Lawley 博士一生為東方藝術癡迷，其大部分藏品在2023年11月3日售於禮昂騰博，拍品1-95。其對東方高古及中古瓷器的熱忱深深感染藏家，他們在書信往來中互換收藏心得、藏品研究及筆記，可見其深厚友誼。本品由Lawley博士於2002年9月28日贈予藏家，含信函原件；Lawley博士透過著名古董商Bluett & Sons Ltd於蘇富比購得，1966年2月14日，拍品15，含收據原件。展覽：《早期東方陶瓷》（Early Oriental Ceramics），蘇格蘭斯特靈大學麥克羅伯特中心（MacRobert Centre），1973年7月5日至25日，編號23（附圖，紅框），展出老照片（附圖，紅框）。 Compare to a rare large green ‘Jun’ bowl, Song-Jin dynasty, sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 30 Nov 2023, lot 2868; Another rare Junyao green bowl, Song/Yuan Dynasty, sold at Bonhams London, 5 November 2020, lot 19; Also see a related rare large green 'Jun' bowl, Northern Song / Jin dynasty, in more bulbous form, was in the collection of Dr Kenneth Lawley, sold at Sotheby's 1 November 2023, lot 49. See a comparable green-glazed bowl, Song / Jin dynasty, illustrated in Feng Xiaoqi Eds., 2013, The Specimens of Ancient Chinese Kilns in the Collection of the Palace Museum, Henan Volumn II, Beijing: The Forbidden City Publishing House, pt. 652, pg. 625.
The C.I.E. and Gold Kaisar-I-Hind Medal group of four awarded to Sir Richard Amphlett Lamb, K.C.S.I., C.I.E., Indian Civil Service, member of the Executive Council of the Governor of Bombay 1910-15 The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E., Companion’s 2nd type breast badge, gold and enamels, complete with integral gold brooch bar; Kaisar-I-Hind, V.R.,1st class, 18 carat gold, hallmarked London 1900, complete with integral gold brooch bar; Delhi Durbar 1911, silver; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1887-89 (Mr. R. A. Lamb Dy. Comr.) nearly extremely fine (4) £3,000-£4,000 --- Richard Amphlett Lamb was born at Poona, India, on 4 April 1858, son of Veterinary Surgeon William Lamb, 3rd Bombay Cavalry. Educated at Highgate Grammar School, he passed the Indian Civil Service examination in 1877 and was posted to Bombay, where he joined the Indian Civil Service in 1879. He served first at assistant collector, magistrate, and later as forest settlement officer, at Kandesh. He was one of the younger civilians selected for service in Upper Burma where he was appointed Deputy Commissioner in 1887. For his share in suppressing the dacoity which so long delayed pacification he was awarded the medal and clasp. After his return to his own Presidency as a collector, it fell to him in 1897 to act as chairman of the Poona Plague Committee soon after the assassination of its first chairman, his civilian colleague, Mr Rand. Later, he made an excellent Commissioner of the Central Division, for he had a thorough grasp of the complicated revenue system, and was both assiduous and sympathetic. He also did good wrk in the Secretariat, where he filled various departmental secretaryships, and in the Commissionership of Customs, Salt, &c. He was appointed a member of the Executive Council of the Government of Bombay, for which Lord Sydenham selected him in 1910. He was awarded the Kaisar-I-Hind medal (1st Class-Gold) in 1900, and appointed C.I.E. in 1901; C.S.I. in 1909, and knighted as K.C.S.I. at the Delhi Coronation Durbar in 1911. Sir Richard married at Colaba, Bombay, on 31 May 1901, Kathleen Maud, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel J. P. Barry, I.M.S., and had a family of four sons. He died at his residence, Tudor House, Broadway, Worcestershire, on 27 January 1923. Sold with the following original photographs and documents: i. Studio portrait in uniform wearing I.G.S. medal. ii. Studio portrait in uniform wearing C.I.E., K-I-H, and I.G.S., Ahmednagar January 1903 (two versions, standing and seated). iii. Studio portrait seated in uniform wearing C.S.I., C.I.E., K-I-H and I.G.S., dated December 1909. iv. Studio portrait in uniform wearing K.C.S.I., C.I.E., K-I-H, Delhi Durbar 1911 and I.G.S. (two versions, standing and seated). v. Various documents of appointment to the Bombay Civil Service in 1879, together with Birth and Marriage certificates, and five obituary press cuttings. vi. Court cane in ebonised wood with gilt finial engraved with monogram ‘RAL’ vii. A particularly fine album created in commemoration of the 1911 Delhi Durbar, the cover embossed in gilt lettering ‘Coronation Durbar. Delhi. 1911.’ containing numerous invitations for Sir Richard and Lady Lamb to the many and various official celebrations for the Delhi Durbar, including plan of camp of the Governor of Bombay, captioned photographs of the members of same, invitations to the State Entry and Coronation Durbar of the King Emperor, large fold-out panoramic photograph of the Durbar celebration, other invitations to State Garden Party at Delhi Fort on 13 December 1911, and to Investiture held the following day, the occasion on which Lamb was invested with the K.C.S.I. For the recipient’s miniature dress medals, see the following lot (Lot 185).
The group of five miniature dress medals attributed to Sir Richard Amphlett Lamb, K.C.S.I., C.I.E., Indian Civil Service, member of the Executive Council of the Governor of Bombay 1910-15 The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, silver, silver-gilt and enamels; The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, silver-gilt and enamels; Kaisar-I-Hind, V.R.,1st class, gold breast badge; Delhi Durbar 1911, silver; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Burma 1887-9, all medals unmounted and unnamed having been removed from a display frame, ribbons poor, otherwise very fine (5) £240-£280 --- Richard Amphlett Lamb was born at Poona, India, on 4 April 1858, son of Veterinary Surgeon William Lamb, 3rd Bombay Cavalry. Educated at Highgate Grammar School, he passed the Indian Civil Service examination in 1877 and was posted to Bombay, where he joined the Indian Civil Service in 1879. He served first at assistant collector, magistrate, and later as forest settlement officer, at Kandesh. He was one of the younger civilians selected for service in Upper Burma where he was appointed Deputy Commissioner in 1887. For his share in suppressing the dacoity which so long delayed pacification he was awarded the medal and clasp. After his return to his own Presidency as a collector, it fell to him in 1897 to act as chairman of the Poona Plague Committee soon after the assassination of its first chairman, his civilian colleague, Mr Rand. Later, he made an excellent Commissioner of the Central Division, for he had a thorough grasp of the complicated revenue system, and was both assiduous and sympathetic. He also did good wrk in the Secretariat, where he filled various departmental secretaryships, and in the Commissionership of Customs, Salt, &c. He was appointed a member of the Executive Council of the Government of Bombay, for which Lord Sydenham selected him in 1910. He was awarded the Kaisar-I-Hind medal (1st Class-Gold) in 1900, and appointed C.I.E. in 1901; C.S.I. in 1909, and knighted as K.C.S.I. at the Delhi Coronation Durbar in 1911. Sir Richard married at Colaba, Bombay, on 31 May 1901, Kathleen Maud, daughter of Lieutenant-Colonel J. P. Barry, I.M.S., and had a family of four sons. He died at his residence, Tudor House, Broadway, Worcestershire, on 27 January 1923. For the recipient’s full sized awards, see the previous two lots (Lots 183 and 184).
SPOILUM (ACTIVE 1774-1805)Portrait of a Western Man in a Chinese LandscapeOil and silver on reverse of glass, framed. 61cm (24in) high x 45.7cm (18in) wide.Footnotes:史貝霖（活躍於1774-1805） 在中國風景中的西方男子 玻璃鏡畫 有框Provenance: a Swedish private collectionMartyn Gregory, London來源： 瑞典私人收藏倫敦古董商Martyn GregoryPublished, Illustrated and Exhibited: Martyn Gregory, Merchants and Mariners: Catalogue 98, London, 2018-2019, p.97, no.97. 展覽著錄： Martyn Gregory，《Merchants and Mariners: Catalogue 98》，倫敦，2018-2019年，第97頁，編號97The Chinese export artist known to Westerners as Spoilum, is renowned today for his oil portraits on canvas, painted in Canton (modern Guangzhou) between 1785 and 1805. However, it is evident that he was earlier engaged in painting reverse-glass portraits of Western merchants, depicting them either standing or seated in a style reminiscent of the English portrait artist Arthur Devis; often with a river landscape in the background. His earliest known work is a reverse-glass portrait of Captain Thomas Fry, dated 1774. For similar reverse-glass portraits that share compositional elements with the present picture, see also Martyn Gregory, Catalogue 81, London, 2005-2006, no.117, and Catalogue 78, London, 2002, no.108. Another example can be found at the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Port Sunlight (acc.no.LL 8824).In the current portrait, a young man, likely a merchant trading in Canton, wears a dark blue coat over a cream waistcoat, holding his stick and hat in his extended right hand. He stands on a path bordered by rocks and flowers, beside a tree overlooking a river, where a Chinese official's boat is anchored. A pheasant and a parakeet appear in the sky above.For further details about Spoilum's portraiture, see P.Conner, 'The Enigma of Spoilum and the Origins of China Trade Painting,' in The Magazine Antiques, March 1998, vol.CLIII, p.418, no.3.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
An album of assorted banknotes and cheques and a share certificate comprisingLimited edition banknote pair of £10 notes both signed "Lowther" commemorating Dickens and Darwin, No's AA01-999854 and LA80-999854, together withB.M.A five shillings and ten shillings notes, British Armed Forces, eleven notes form five pence to five pounds "Dad's Army" notes, and Bank of England twenty pound note signed "Bailey". Condition:Please refer to additional images
A monumental Chinese polychrome and gilt stucco figure of GuanyinEarly Ming dynastyThe tall figure raised on lotus pedestal, with a large urna to the forehead, elaborately moulded and carved wearing flowing robes with ribbons, further adorned with belt and jewellery in gilt, 240cm high. Provenance: Barakat Gallery, circa 2000.Radio carbon dating report of 4 October 2007 confirms the production date to be between 1410AD - 1485AD. 明早期 彩繪描金泥塑觀音像來源：90年代末購自Barakat畫廊2007年10月4日放射性碳元素檢驗報告，斷定為公元後一四一零至一四八五年間。cf. The deity likely originated from the Shanxi region. Sculptures in the Yuan / Ming dynasty temples of Shanxi region share similar features such as broad shoulders, a square and rounded face, slender fingers, and flowing sleeves. The present sculpture is comparable to those from the Fusheng Temple in Yuncheng and the Guangsheng Temple in Linfen.
Assorted periodicals and ephemera,including The Locomotive October 15 1909; RAC Journal March 31 1911 and December 20 1912; Motorcycling 17 August 1915; assorted copies of L'Illustration; and other printed materials including the Timken Magazine 1913; Eismann Magneto type EB handbook with separate pricelist; Eismann Magneto type E M 4-Dual handbook; 1903 Panhard Automatic Carburator booklet; 1912 Bradford Patent Truck & Trolley Co catalogue; Cryer & Jordan: Machine Construction and Mechanical drawing, 1904; a Stepney Spare Motor Wheel share certificate 1907 and other items. (Qty)Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Castilian school. 16th century.‘Temperance’ and “Justice”.Pair of carved, walnut wood reliefs. 47,5 x 42,5 cm. each. This pair of incredible quadrangular white walnut wood reliefs representing Temperance and Justice must have originally belonged to a liturgical piece of furniture which would also have contained the other two Cardinal Virtues, i.e. Fortitude and Prudence. It is most likely that they were part of a set of Renaissance pews - without categorically ruling out their belonging to a cupboard or a door - as representations of the Virtues were quite common in the pews of this period due to their moralising character, as we must bear in mind that the moral conduct of the Human Being rested on them.Given the technical characteristics of both reliefs, the remarkable skill and finesse with which they are carved, and the fact that sculpting in walnut and the making of pews and other ecclesiastical furniture were not commissioned from just any master, it seems clear that their sculptor was a relevant sculptor of the Castilian school and that they were carved around the second third of the 16th century.Both Virtues have been depicted, as is often the case, as women of classical appearance, almost like Roman matrons or noble maidens with sophisticated headdresses. They wear wide, fine garments completely covered with small pleats that make the edges of the garments extremely faceted.The wet cloth technique is simulated in some areas, with which not only the plastic and volumetric values of the reliefs are highlighted but also the voluptuousness of the women, since through these fine garments the rounded forms of their bodies are suggested. As a general rule, they are worked in bas-relief, but in the most relevant areas, such as the heads, hands and attributes, the relief acquires greater volume, close to being in the round, but never quite reaching it.The heads are small, round and have expressive faces, serious in the case of Justice and more serene in that of Temperance. They have slanting eyes, carved with great detail both in the iris and the eyelids, and above them, sharp curved eyebrows that give them personality, as well as a chiaroscuro in the area of the eye sockets that enhances their volume. The facial features comprise smooth foreheads, broad, elongated noses, marked nasolabial folds, small open mouths with thick lips and bulging cheekbones. The ears are not visible due to the elaborate headdresses that almost completely obscure their hair. In the case of Justice, we can see a scarf that leaves free a couple of snaky locks that slide down her temples, and a ribbon that the anonymous sculptor models with great skill, creating a series of curves and counter-curves while displaying it from different profiles with multiple folds. For her part, Temperance also wears a kind of veil that leaves free a pair of locks of similar characteristics to those of Justice. Above the veil, the end of which seems to be moved by the wind, is a winged head of a putti, one of the most characteristic elements of Renaissance vocabulary. This same putti is found on Justice's neckline, almost like a brooch. Finally, Temperance wears a kind of cloth hanging from the ends of the buckles that cover her ears.Both women are perfectly identified both by the Latin signs carved on the upper part of the panels - ‘TEMPERATIA’ and ‘IVSTICIA’- and by the attributes they hold in their hands. Thus Justice elegantly holds a scale in her right hand - the allegory of the equality with which she must act - while in her left hand she wields a sword - the symbol of the strength with which she imposes herself - whose long blade occupies the entire height of the panel. Temperance, on the other hand, is seen pouring water from a jug over a wide goblet filled with wine in order to temper what is too stimulating.The conception of the two figures differs from each other, for while Temperance presents a closed composition, withdrawn in on itself, as well as having a calmer character as it embodies the Virtue it is representing, Justice is conceived with an open composition -see the arms- and shows a more decisive and dynamic spirit. Both differences in state, tranquillity and impetuosity, can be seen in another specific detail that they both share: the way in which the wind moves or waves the scarf or ribbon that covers their hair. We would like to thank Dr. Javier Baladrón, doctor in Art History, for the identification and cataloguing of this work.
A Höchst figure of Harlequine from the Commedia dell'Arte, circa 1752Modelled by Johann Christoph Ludwig von Lücke, standing on pedestal with tree-stump support at the rear holding a slapstick in her left hand, wearing a gilt-edged green hat, red-striped bodice edged in gilding and with a green bow, puce dress reserved with stripes, and yellow shoes with green bows, the pedestal moulded with a reserved panel at the front, flanked by puce flower garlands to the sides and trailing bell-flowers to the corners, 20.6cm high, wheel mark in iron-red (very minor damage)Footnotes:Literature:Reber, Horst,Höchster Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts aus Privatbesitz, 1984, p. 33;Jansen, Reinhard (ed.), Commedia dell'Arte: Fest der Komödianten, 2001, cat. 147;Siemen, Wilhelm (ed.), Von den Ursprüngen des europäischen Porzellans bis zum Art Déco, 2010, p. 101, cat. 60Exhibited:Höchst, Jahrhunderthalle, Höchster Porzellan des 18. Jahrhunderts aus Privatbesitz, 9 December 1984 to 9 January 1985;Berlin, Schloss Charlottenburg, Commedia dell'Arte: Fest der Komödianten, 14 July to 14 October 2001;Selb and Hohenberg a.d. Eger, Porzellanikon - Staatliches Museum für Porzellan, Königstraum und Massenware. 300 Jahr europäisches Porzellan, 24 April to 2 November 2010;Hohenberg an der Eger, Porzellanikon - Staatliches Museum für Porzellan, 2018-2023The series of Italian Comedy figures from Höchst share stylistic similarities with those produced at both Meissen and Vienna on account of their modeller Johann Christoph Ludwig von Lücke having worked at both of those factories. The principal inspiration for these figures originated in the gardens of the baroque Palais Schönborn in Vienna, wherein statues depicting commedia dell'arte figures on similar pedestals as those of the present Harlequine were built at the beginning of the 18th century for its owner, Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. Lücke may well have been brought to the Palais Schönborn at the behest of the Elector of Mainz, Johann Friedrich Karl von Ostein (r. 1743-1763), who had granted the privilege for founding the Höchst factory in 1746 and was also the nephew of Friedrich Karl von Schönborn. A comparable figure of Harlequine is in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, acc. no. 2017.77, formerly in the collections of Carl Jourdan, Frankfurt; Emma Budge, Hamburg; Otto Blohm, Hamburg; and Eduard Pflueger, New York.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Salmon Clubs.- Ste. Marguerite Salmon Club, Canada.- [Photograph Album], 24 silver-gelatin prints, laid-down to thick grey boards one per page, with black paper surrounds, spotting to some photographs, later half morocco, gilt, housed within modern custom-made morocco-backed drop-back box, [Wood BSS 157], photographs c.115 x 89mm. et infra, [c.1900]; An Original Share Certificate, 'one share no. 11', with a river scene vignette to centre, manuscript ink recipient name, date and signatures from president and secretary, Club stamp in blind to left corner, stuck-down along top edge to display card mount, housed within modern custom-made morocco-backed drop-back box, (c.285 x 180mm.), December 1st 1885, v.s. (2)*** Photograph album likely by an amateur photographer member of the Club, images primarily of the wild and rugged setting of the club buildings and river's course, with a couple showing anglers in canoes and astream, and a horse-drawn canoe carrying-cart. The Ste. Marguerite River runs near Sacré-Coeur (Quebec, Canada) and salmon fishing is known to have taken place here since the 1860s.
KAMPALAN STREET SCENEsigned Jjuuko Hoods lower leftoil on canvas114.5 x 56cm; 45 x 22in unframedProperty of a Private Collector, LondonJjuuko Hoods is a graduate with a first-class honours degree from Kampala University and is currently the Director of IVUKA arts Uganda, President of the Society of Uganda contemporary art (SOUCA), and Director and founder of GECKO art Gallery, in Uganda.Hoods is an icon of the generation of contemporary artists who are African at heart, with a highly motivated goal of changing the face of Ugandan art and Africa at large.Through this present series on canvas, the artist is acting as a witness, at a time when the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) is trying to create a new look to a city densely populated, not only with people but also vehicles, especially the matatus (privately owned minibuses used as share taxis). These recent works attempt to document the urban-scape scenes of Kampala, knowing full well that these hybrid minibus/taxis, synonymous with Kampala, will soon be no more.
Registration No: WFM 951G Frame No: TR25W 4297 MOT: ExemptRESERVE REDUCEDOne enthusiast owner since 19811967 upswept exhaust modelSupplied with a current V5CTriumph, established in Coventry in 1885, made its first motorcycle in the early 1900s, beginning a continuous run of production under various owners until its closure in 1983, eventually enjoying a rebirth in the early 1990s. Triumph was actually taken over by the BSA group in 1953, however, the two companies kept up a fierce rivalry until they began to share designs in the late 1960s in an effort to ward off the onslaught of the Japanese manufacturers. The TR25W Trophy was Triumph's street/scrambler model, a style that was popular in the USA and was launched to replace the Tiger Cub. The bike was based on the BSA B25 range and was built at the Small Heath BSA plant rather than at Triumph’s Meriden factory.This 1967 Trophy, from a deceased estate, was first registered in the UK in 1980, possibly spending its early years in the USA where most of Triumph’s production was exported to at the time. Bought by the enthusiast owner in 1981, it has been stored in a dry garage together with his small collection of mainly 1960s and 1970s Triumphs and BSAs. Restored, keeping a good degree of originality, the Trophy has been stood for a number of years and will therefore require some level of recommissioning. It is being offered with a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415 871189
Registration No: RRH 691G Frame No: NC7546 TR25W MOT: ExemptOne enthusiast owner since 1985Interesting unfinished restoration projectSupplied with many partsTriumph is one of the most iconic and revered names in the history of motorcycling. Established in Coventry in 1885, by the start of the 1900s the company had made its first motorcycle beginning a continuous run of production under various ownership until its closure in 1983, eventually enjoying a rebirth in the early 1990s. Triumph was actually taken over by the BSA group in 1953, however, the two companies kept up a fierce rivalry until they began to share designs in the late 1960s in an effort to ward off the onslaught of the Japanese manufacturers. The TR25W Trophy was Triumph's Street/Scrambler model, a style that was popular in the USA, and was launched to replace the Tiger Cub. The bike was based on the BSA B25 range and was built at the Small Heath BSA plant rather than at Triumph’s Meriden factory.This matching numbers TR25 project is from a deceased estate and is being offered at 'no reserve'. First registered in March 1969, it was bought by the vendor in 1995 from what appears to have been its first owner. Not much is known of its history, but it is obviously an unfinished project supplied with a number of parts including a new Amal carb, alloy mudguards, upswept exhaust, seat, repainted fuel tank and rebuilt wheels. Assembled loosely for the photos, it appears to have most of the major parts. An interesting project to either restore to standard or form the basis of a special off-road model or cafe racer. A V5C accompanies the machine. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415 871189
Registration No: Unregistered Frame No: TR5MX EH75025 MOT: ExemptUS market 500cc Street ScramblerOriginal and authentic conditionOne of only around 500 madeTriumph had been taken over by the BSA group in 1953. Still, the two companies kept up a fierce rivalry until they eventually began to share designs in the late 1960s in an effort to ward off the onslaught of Japanese manufacturers. The TR5MX was Triumph's street/scrambler model, made mainly for the American off-road market, and was essentially the same as the BSA B50 with a few detail differences.This rare in the UK TR5MX has been part of Richard Darby's personal collection for the last few years. Richard, who sadly passed away in 2023, was a well-respected character in classic restoration and racing circles, mainly as the proprietor of 3D Motorcycles. Regarded as one of the world's best restorers of classic Triumph motorcycles, Richard was respected by his many customers and friends in the UK and around the world and will be sorely missed. He not only specialised in repairing and modifying Triumphs but raced them himself and sponsored many riders over the years on bikes he had prepared. Only around 500 were made and of course, Richard being a Triumph man would have only wanted the Triumph badged version. Repatriated from the USA a few years ago and still in original and authentic condition, it will need registering and recommissioning before use. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415871189
Registration No: GAM 243J Frame No: CE08903 T25SS MOT: ExemptUS market 250cc Street ScramblerOriginal and authentic conditionSupplied with a current V5CTriumph had joined the BSA group in 1953 but they kept up a fierce rivalry until they began to share designs in the late 1960s. The T25SS was Triumph's street/scrambler model, a popular style in the USA, and was launched to replace the Tiger Cub. The bike was essentially the same as the BSA B25 and was built in Small Heath rather than at Meriden.This T25SS Blazer has been part of Richard Darby's collection for the last few years. Richard, who sadly passed away in 2023, was a well-respected character in classic restoration and racing circles, mainly as the proprietor of 3D Motorcycles. Regarded as one of the world's best restorers of classic Triumph motorcycles, Richard was respected by his many customers and friends in the UK and around the world and will be sorely missed. He not only specialised in repairing and modifying Triumphs but raced them himself and sponsored many riders over the years on bikes he had prepared. Richard being a Triumph man would have only wanted the Triumph badged version. Repatriated from the USA a few years ago and still in original and authentic condition, it is fitted with Boyer Electronic ignition. Last run around 3 years ago, it will need recommissioning before use and comes with a V5C. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415871189
2006 Jaguar S Type V8 SE auto, 4,196cc. Registration number KC06 OPW. VIN number SAJAC01P46HN69923. Engine number HG0603200712.Sold with the V5C, MOT until September 2025, two keys, manuals, receipts for work.The S-Type Jaguar unveiled at the Birmingham Motor Show of 1998 had strong echoes of the company's glorious past. Not only did it share the name of one of the company's popular 1960's saloons, but the Geoff Lawson styling appeared to have been heavily influenced by an array of iconic Jaguar models from the same era - not least the immortal MKII.The V8 engine produces close to 300hp and the trim level includes heated front screen, sat nav and electric powered and heated front seats.OPW had a major service in September at 110,327 miles which included rear discs and pads, and a full set of tyres in 2021.
* FRANK MCFADDEN (SCOTTISH b. 1972), PORTRAIT STUDY pastel on paper, signedmounted, framed and under glassimage size 40cm x 28cm, overall size 63cm x 52cm Note: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.
* FRANK MCFADDEN (SCOTTISH b. 1972), SOUL SEARCHING pastel on paper, signedmounted, framed and under glassimage size 55cm x 40cm, overall size 81cm x 65cmNote: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.
* FRANK MCFADDEN (SCOTTISH b. 1972), SWAP pastel on paper, signed and dated 2008, titled versomounted, framed and under glassimage size 59cm x 45cm, overall size 101cm x 83cmNote: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.
* FRANK MCFADDEN (SCOTTISH b. 1972), WEE ROB (ROBERT BURNS) oil on canvas, signedframedimage size 19cm x 20cm, overall size 28cm x 28cm Note: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.
* FRANK MCFADDEN (SCOTTISH b. 1972), THE TOMB pastel on paper, signed, titled versomounted, framed and under glassimage size 60cm x 46cm, overall size 70cm x 87cm Note: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.
* FRANK MCFADDEN (SCOTTISH b. 1972), BEHIND THE MASK pastel on paper, signedmounted, framed and under glassimage size 59cm x 45cm, overall size 92cm x 78cm Note: Frank McFadden is one of Scotland’s best known artists. A former sign-writer and graphic designer, his work regularly appears in galleries around Scotland and beyond. Frank’s affiliation with fellow Glasgow artist Peter Howson has been instrumental in his success. They continue to share a studio, having exhibited together in Glasgow, Edinburgh and New York.
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