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Y A PAIR OF CHINESE EXPORT SILVER MOUNTED MOTHER OF PEARL POSY VASESMAKER'S MARK WA (UNKNOWN) CANTON, CIRCA 1850-85The shells within wirework leafy tendrils, each on three simulated bamboo supports, 9.5cm (3 3/4in) high; and a gilt metal mounted mother of pearl snuff box, the cover carved with figures and pavilions, 7.5cm (32in) long (3)Condition Report: Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use. Vase 1: a leaf missing from the end of two tendrils, others have worked loose from the shell but all ok. Vase 2: all leaves worked loose but OK. Box fineCondition Report Disclaimer

AN ITALIAN SILVER SHAPED OVAL WINE OR CHAMPAGNE COOLER BY CARLO VALLÉ SNCMILAN POST 1968, .925 STANDARD, POST 2000With twin bold acanthus scrolling handles, the scroll foliate rim with shells, the lobed bowl centred by two central vacant cartouches on scroll, foliate, flower and rocaillework reserves, with pendant flowers and further foliage, the lobed oval pedestal with complementary chasing, 46cm (18in) long, 2998g (96.4 oz)Condition Report: In good condition, no splits or dents, no wear to decoration, sits well, clear mark on foot and beneathCondition Report Disclaimer

AN ITALIAN SILVER SHAPED OVAL WINE OR CHAMPAGNE COOLER BY CARLO VALLÉ SNCMILAN POST 1968, .925 STANDARD, POST 2000With twin bold acanthus scrolling handles, the scroll foliate rim with shells, the lobed bowl centred by two central vacant cartouches on scroll, foliate, flower and rocaillework reserves, with pendant flowers and further foliage, the lobed oval pedestal with complementary chasing, 57cm (22 1/2in) long, 4577g (147 oz)Founded by Mario Vallé, sculptor and engraver, who in 1931 he opened his first workshop in the Navigli area of Milan, a district always in much favour among artists and artisans. As a skilful master craftsman, he was deeply engaged in engraving, embossing and hammering. His sons, Carlo and Alberto, continue to this today.Condition Report: 29cm (11 1/2in) high, no faults, clear marksCondition Report Disclaimer

A LATE GEORGE III SILVER 10 INCH SHAPED CIRCULAR SALVER BY PAUL STORRLONDON 1811The raised gadrooned rim with anthemion on shells and with anthemion at intervals, on four foliate bracket feet, engraved with a crest and motto, later presentation engraved beneath, 26cm (10in) diameter, 693g (22.3 oz)Condition Report: 'Knife' marks as usual, nicks and scratches commensurate with age and use, marks clear, sits well, small dent at 4 o'clockEngraved beneath 'Charlotte J. Parke from C. J. Parke, March 1893'Condition Report Disclaimer

A SILVER CIRCULAR SALVERCANCELLED MARKS, LONDON ASSAY OFFICE HALLMARKS 2021The border cast in relief with female heads, half eagles, vacant asymmetric shields, lionesses and lion cubs all divided by fruiting vines and bordered by scrolls, leaves and shells, the centre engraved with a shield and crest within a band of the National Flowers, on four bold shell and lion head bracket feet, 53cm (20 3/4in) diameter, 3694g (118.75 oz)The arms of John RIDLEY (1781-1842) of Northumberland. The blazon: gules, on a chevron between three falcons close argent as many pellets (RIDLEY) - impaling - quarterly 1,4: argent, a lion passant gules, on a chief of the 2nd three acorns leaved and slipped or (JOHNSON). 2,3: or, a chevron gules between three martlets sable (MOORE); crest: a bull passant gules, the tail turned over the back (RIDLEY) John Ridley (1781-1842) was born in Northumberland the son of John Ridley (1754-1839) who was born at Hexham, Northumberland, by Mary MUSGRAVE (1754-1842). He married, in 1804, Elizabeth JOHNSON (1781-1842) and it is likely to be this event that the salver was commissioned for. This particular branch of the Ridley family shares the arms of Baron Wensleydale (created 1756) and the later Viscounts Ridley (created 1900) and it is this noble branch of the Ridley family that I would suspect are the benefactors of the salver. The family John and Elizabeth are otherwise poorly documented and we note that there is lack of any noble augmentations as part of the engraving. Condition Report: Full marks under salver, border with standard and duty marksEngraving is crispLight scratches and wear commensurate with age and useCancelled marks were transposedCondition Report Disclaimer

[BATTLE OF SAN DOMINGO INTEREST] A GEORGE III SILVER SHAPED OBLONG TWIN HANDLED TRAY BY WILLIAM BENNETT LONDON 1810 With fruiting vine chased handles, the gadrooned rim with anthemion, shells and fruiting vine at intervals, similar motifs to the incurve, on four fruiting vine and flower openwork bracket feet, engraved with a coat-of-arms and a presentation inscription, 74.5cm (29 1/4in) long, 6669g (214.4 oz)The inscription reads 'This plate was presented to The Honble. Vice Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane, Knight of the Honourable Order of the Bath, by The Insurance Association of Barbadoes, In testimony of their esteem & as an acknowledgement as well of his many & meritorious Services during his Command on the West India Station as of their sense of his Gallant Conduct in the Naval Engagement off St Domingo when in the Northumberland of 74 Guns he laid himself along side of the French Ship Imperial of 120 Guns & after an Action long & bravely maintained on both sides forced the Imperial to retire from the fire of the Northumberland upon the adjacent Rocks of St Domingo where she was totally destroyed'.The coat-of-arms of Admiral of the Blue Sir Alexander Inglis Cochrane, GCB (born Alexander Forrester Cochrane; 1758-1832). He was a senior Royal Navy commander during the Napoleonic Wars and achieved the rank of admiral. He conducted operations against the French and Spanish on 6th February 1806 at the Battle of San Domingo during the Napoleonic Wars. A cannonball blew his hat off his head while he was on the deck of his flagship, HMS Northumberland. He was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath on 29th March 1806 in recognition of his service. Other rewards included thanks from both Houses of Parliament, freedom of the city of London, a sword valued at 100 guineas as well as the present lot. Condition Report: Nicks and scratches commensurate with age and use small shallow dent to left of left hand supporter. Marks, decoration and engraving crisp. Sits wellCondition Report Disclaimer

A LATE GEORGE III SILVER SHAPED RECTANGULAR INKSTAND BY REBECCA EMES AND EDWARD BARNARD ILONDON 1814The square taperstick with a chained extinguisher and a gadrooned rim, sitting on a central box, flanked by the cut glass cube wells with silver covers, the stands with two pen wells, the gadrooned rim with shells and foliage at the quarters, on four winged flower and paw feet, 25cm (9 3/4in) long, 642g (20.65 oz) weighableCondition Report: Well collars- maker, standard, date, duty; covers- maker, standard, dateGlass- both with minor nibbles overall, one with chip inside collar, the other with two angle chips to side both approx 0.5cm x 0.5cm and one corner base chipTaperstick-maker, standard, date, duty; extinguisher- unmarked (bruise to one side); sconce- duty, standard, date; holders- maker, duty, standardBase- full marks (all well struck)In most cases the makers marks poorly struck. Generally in good condition, no dents or splits, sits well.Presentation engraved to box and a later In Memoriam dated 1869 to a pen wellCondition Report Disclaimer

A GEORGE IV SILVER ROUNDED SQUARE FOUR BOTTLE DECANTER STAND BY WILLIAM BATEMAN ILONDON 1823With a central rectangular handle with incurved angles, leaf-capped shell and scroll supports, threaded canted-square decanter and circular stopper holders, on rose, shell and scroll supports, the base with a gadrooned rim with shells at the angles, on anthemion, acanthus and paw feet, engraved with a crest, 31cm (12 1/4in) high, 1327g (42.6 oz)The crest for BEREEL, BOREEL, BURELL, BURRELL and REICHENBERG. 

A pair of 19th Century papier-mâché shell dolls, a man and a women with painted black hair, blue eyes, jointed wooden arms, him with rigid legs and hat, her with jointed legs, headdress and colourful apron, covered in shells with a crab and a shell of shells in each hand, on wooden bases, under glass domes --10¼in. (26cm.) height with dome (one dome damaged at base)

A basket extensively decorated with seaweed and shells under a glass dome, 27cm highCondition report: Glass dome with chips to base, some seaweed and shells are detached, chips to wooden base

An East African pouring vessel, Turkana, carved wood together with an old east African basket with lidded cover decorated with cowrie shells and another Turkana container made from animal skin (3)Provenance: Tomi van Duuren collection

A Pair of Victorian Silver Shells, 10cm, Birmingham 1897, Deakin & Francis Ltd., 89g

Three Trench Art style brass shells

A pair of late 17th century French tapestry panels of cherubs, with flowers, fruit and parrots, standing above scallop shells, later framed, 152 x 41cm, overall 161 x 50cm

14 various Parker fountain pens and 12 Parker propelling pencils and roller balls, together with leads and 3 pen shells

A Boxed Britain's 155 mm. Gunn. 3 Shells are Missing legs do not close.

Six mixed tank shells

Nine Mixed shells

Two Roll Up Drawings of Tank Shells

Six Mixed shells

A Pair of large brass tank shells in steel cases

Six mixed tank shells

A Pair of large brass tank shells in steel cases

A Pair of large brass tank shells in steel cases

A Pair of large brass tank shells in steel cases

A Pair of large brass tank shells in steel cases

A Pair of large brass tank shells in steel cases

Six mixed tank shells

Six mixed tank shells

A Pair of large brass tank shells in steel cases

A TURQUOISE SERPENT AND SHELL BRACELET, modelled as a serpent's head set with turquoise, to a body formed of cast shells. Length 19.5cmCONDITION REPORTOne turquoise deficient to an eye, the turquoise discoloured, solder repair noted to the joins between some shell links, the clasp is not very secure. It is not hallmarked or stamped but in our opinion would test as base metal.

A PAIR OF GEORGE II SILVER WAITERS, by John Robinson II, London 1738, shaped circular with cavetto rim interspersed by shells, raised on hoof feet, engraved with heraldic arm bearing a sword rising from a masonry crown and motto 'Animo Non Astutia'. (2) 17.5cm diameter, 16.7 troy ounces

A GOOD PAIR OF BAROQUE REVIVAL SILVER CADDIES, by Charles Hawksworth & John Eyre, Sheffield 1846, of square bombe form with lift-off covers, each boldly chased with C-scrolls and shells. (2) 12cm high, 10cm wide, 16.2 troy ouncesCONDITION REPORTMarks rubbed but visible, overall good condition, 

A collection of assorted silver and silver plate, the silver including a small rose bowl, a cased set of butter shells, the plate including goblets and other items (qty)

A silver plate three-branch candelabrum centrepiece, the triform base with cast dolphins and shells, the fluted stem terminating in two angular branches and a further central branch, glass bowls lacking, 48.5cm high

David Robinson, 'Colliery', signed, watercolour, 35.5cm x 53cm; Marjorie Heath, 'Shells', signed, pastel; another two, Humbert, lithographs, (4).

19TH CENTURY STAFFORDSHIRE 'BUDE CORNWALL' PRINTED PEARLWARE FRUIT BOWL decorated with black transfer vignette landscapes to the inside and out, 22.3cms diameter, and a large moulded and black-printed water jug decorated with flowers and shells, 25cms high (2) Comments: Jug with rim chips and crack, star crack to base

AMETHYST BLOCK, FOSSILS & STONE SAMPLES a mixed lot including a large block of Amethyst (33cms high), various stone samples, flint, fossils, shells etc. Also with a mahogany box with trays inside, probably previously used for some of the specimens.

SHELL VALENTINE & FRAMED SHELLS a mixed lot including a heart shaped shell valentine (22cms by 20cms), a rectangular case with a lace border and various shells to the centre (33cms by 29cms), two small glazed cases with various shells, and various shell boxes and other souvenirs. Also with various loose shells, fossils etc.

Two trays containing a quantity of sea shells

Two Imperial German 37mm pom pom shells and projectiles, the first is marked to the base 'PATRONENFABRIK KARLSRUHE, IX 98' with an Imperial crown over 'M' for Marine (navy), the projectile is also marked with crown over 'M' and the fuze stamped with a 'J' and 98, base of the projectile stamped 11, the other shell case base is stamped 'PATR-FABR KARLSRUHE, OCT 1889', the projectile stamped with crown over 'M' and the fuze stamped with a 'J' and 98, (2)

A 19th Century Rococo influence gilt gesso wood firescreen having a carved wooden frame detailed with shells raised on scrolled splayed feet supports. The fire screen with central panel having embroidered floral scrolls and sprays. Measures approx; 106cm x 57cm x 34cm.

A SUPERB LARGE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY SIX LIGHT ORMOLU CANDELABRA with shells, acanthus and cupids 24ins high.

AN ARCHIVE OF LETTERS AND PHOTOGRAPHS FROM LIUTENANT JOHN BOSTOCK RN. Two extensive albums of letters, photographs and documents, a unique archive from Midshipman, later Acting Lieutenant John Bostock R.N. who was present at the battle of the Flaklands and Jutland. The earliest letter is dated January 24th 1914 from HMS Cornwall which leaves Plymouth for Gibraltar on a tour which will travel until July. The numerous letters, some on headed paper with an image of the Cornwall, from this cruise are accompanied by various photographs. Bostock describing the Cornwall as 'quite an ordinary old County class' accounts of training with torpedoes, guns, battle practice and visits ashore. Present at the Spithead review in July 'we are in our proper place amongst all the old crocks'. On July 31st he wrote from Devonport 'if there is war we go South to protect commerce' ... 'I don't think there is any doubt as to the result ... I think Germany will be beaten pretty badly'. By September 8th 'we have not yet fired a shot ... [we did] capture 70 Germans & Austrians'. By the 25th of November he is remarking on the action of Coronel and the sinking of the Good Hope and Monmouth, commenting 'I think there is quite a good chance of getting into action sometime with the Scharnhorst' There follows his account of the Battle of the Falklands ending with 'Everyone was quite calm & my gun crew worked excellently even when the three shells hit just below the casement ...' a hand drawn map of the battle is included alongside a longer hand written and typed 'Account of Battle off Falkland Isles Dec 8th 1914. and a letter 'I must say I thoroughly enjoyed the whole action except the end when we were trying to get out the boats and it was freezing'. By April 1915 Bostock has joined Warspite and at sea by the 12th, after which follows a period where letters are taken up with thanks for cakes and fruit, talk of sidecars and uniform with occasional gunnery practice. Bostock sees significant action at Jutland and the battle is covered in an eleven page hand written account of the action. The Warspite played an important role at the battle of Jutland under Commander Humphrey Walwyn, famously losing control of her steering and circling dangerously close to the German fleet and in doing so drawing huge amounts of fire from the enemy. Bostock's report covers the battle in detail 'my own job is supervising the ammunition supply to the guns' accounts of shells hitting the ship and his lucky escape from injury, fighting fires, helping the wounded and shelling enemy ships. The account is followed in the album by a telegram, presumably to his mother reporting him 'safe and well'. Jutland seems to have been the highlight of his naval career and extracts from his report are included in Peter Hart and Nigel Steel's book Jutland 1916 Death in the Grey Wastes. Service aboard H.M.S. Medway, Walpole, Centurion, Ajax, the final letter in the collection being dated 24th June 1920.

The stone with crushed ice inclusions, finely carved with three carp swimming amongst three clam shells and pierced wave scrollsLength: 3.5cmPROPERTY FROM THE DIANA M. STAINOW COLLECTION (1926 - 2019) Please note lots 16 – 54, Stainow Collection to be sold at no reserve清注意拍品16 號至54號 斯坦諾收藏 均為無底價起拍 DIANA M. STAINOW 收藏 私人財產(1926-2019)Originally a native of Boston, in her youth she studied painting and drawing at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. In 1954, she married Gregory Stainow and had three children, where they lived in Paris until their divorce in 1979. After some ‘itinerant’ years where she lived amongst other places London, Paris and Hong Kong, she devoted herself to collecting art, writing, further travel and family. As an artist she travelled the world bringing home treasures to incorporate into her paintings, with a particular interest in non-Western Culture, particularly Chinese and Celtic art.(An extract taken from The Boston Globe 19th October 2019.) 黛安娜 斯坦諾 波士頓人,年輕時曾在波士頓美術博物館學院學習繪畫. 1954 年,她與格雷戈里· 斯泰諾結婚,育有三個孩子,後來居住在巴黎,直到 1979 年離婚,在倫敦.巴黎和香港等地都有 居所,由於對藝術的熱愛 她致力於收藏藝術品,寫作,以及熱愛旅行和家庭.作為一名藝術家,她周遊世界,將所見所藏珍寶 融入她的畫作 中,同時也對非西方文化特別感興趣,尤其是對中國和凱爾特藝術.居所，由於對藝術的熱愛 她致力於收藏藝術品、寫作，以及熱 愛旅行和家庭。作為一名藝術家，她周遊世界，將所見所藏珍寶融入她的畫作中，同時也對非西方文化特別感興趣，尤其是對 中國和凱爾特藝術。TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE無底價起拍Condition ReportThe stone of whitish tone, in good condition

A collection of shells including a conch shell

20 N gauge items of rolling stock plus locomotive shells to include Grafar, Peco etc, contained within 2 x good flight cases

Boxed Britains 2064 155mm Gun with 2 x shell cases and 6 x shells, model gd, box vg

A gem-set gold shell brooch, c.1940's, designed as two scallop shells, set with two old circular-cit diamonds, calibre-cut rubies and further rose-cut diamonds, with engraved decoration in gold, 3.5cm wide

Pair of late 19th Century Davidson primrose Pearline glass wall mounted baskets, moulded with coral and scallop shells; and four Davidson primrose Pearline glass baskets; and a square form vase.

A large Italian third quarter 18th century giltwood armchair or throne chairof Venetian originThe frames carved with acanthus, rocaille, flowers, shells, foliate wrapped C- and S-scrolls and a cabochon, surmounted by a Corno Ducale (Doge hat) and flanked to each end by an 'Atlas' putto, above volute scrolled arms, over a shaped seat frame centred by a lambrequin canopy, on 'Atlas' putto figural and C-scroll front legs, with cabriole rear legs terminating in scroll feet, the reverse applied with a small oval metal plate engraved: '7486', re-gilt, significant wear to the leather seat, 105cm wide x 96cm deep x 169cm high, (41in wide x 37 1/2in deep x 66 1/2in high)Footnotes:A related pair of Venetian 18th century giltwood side chairs, made for Paolo Renier (1710-1789), who served as the last Doge of Venice until his death in 1789, sold Christie's, London, 10 June 2004, Important European Furniture, lot 21. Also, a pair of side chairs evidently forming part of the same commission had previously sold Christie's London, 15 December 1994, lot 559.These comparables formed part of a suite of furniture which was originally supplied to Paolo Renier before 1779. This is known because a portrait of Renier dressed in his official robes as the newly appointed Doge, by Ludovico Gallina (now in the Museo Civico, Padua), depicts Renier with a console table and armchairs from this suite, while the painting itself dates to 1779. Both this oil on canvas, as well as two side chairs and one of the armchairs from the Renier suite, are illustrated in A. Gonzalez-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, Le Art Decorative in Italia fra Classicismi e Barocco, Vol. II, fig.s 770-772 & 776, pp.'s 365-368. Of additional interest is another very similar Gallina portrait of Renier, depicted in 'full garb' as Doge, which is set within an elaborate contemporary carved giltwood frame crowned by a 'Corno Ducale' (or Doge's hat), that is very close in terms of its execution and relative size to the one surmounting the offered lot, Ibid, Vol. II fig. 778, p. 369. The Ca'Rezzonico and Cini Collection, both in Venice, house other chairs from this historic suite, whilst additional examples from the set can be seen at the Wallace Collection (illustrated in F.J.B. Watson, Wallace Collection Catalogues: Furniture, 1956, fig. 491-2, pl. 36) and other private collections. A further group of associated armchairs were sold as part of the Donna delle Rose Collection, Venice, 1934, lots 364-371. In this sale catalogue, G. Lorenzetti and L. Planiscig dated the suite to the first quarter of the 18th century and attributed its execution to the sculptor Antonio Corradini (1688-1752) due to the stylistic similarities between this furniture and fragments of the last state barge (Bucintorr), which was also claimed to be by Corradini. However, Alvar González-Palacios suggests that the suite is unlikely to be by Corradini but instead it could be the output of a single anonymous workshop, also dating the work to the third quarter of the 18th Century, by which time Corradini had died, Ibid, Vol. I, fig. LIV, pp.'s 333-341.LiteratureA. Gonzalez-Palacios, Il Tempio del Gusto, Le Art Decorative in Italia fra Classicismi e Barocco, Vol.'s I & II, 1986, Milan.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A large pair of George IV silver salversRobert Garrard, London 1827, also stamped Garrards, Panton Street, London Shaped-circular, reeded scroll borders with shells and further embellished with beaded ribbons, centred with with armorial engraving for the RAMSBOTTOM family, both on four scroll feet, diameter 55cm, weight 258oz. (2)Footnotes:These are the arms of John RAMSBOTTOM (1778-1845) of Clewer Lodge and Woodside, Windsor, Berkshire and his wife Sophia Augusta PRYOR (1776-1804) daughter of Colonel John PRYOR of Portland Place, Middlesex. The family motto as seen on the armorial crest was 'FIDE ET VIRTUTE', meaning 'Faith and Courage'. John RAMSBOTTOM (1778-1845) was from 1810-1845 the Whig MP for New Windsor. He was the eldest son of John RAMSBOTTOM (1750-1820) a brewer and banker of Windsor by Molly (1753-1828) and in 1799 married Sophia Augusta PRYOR. He was educated at Eaton.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Registration No: RNM 978RChassis No: 2H-1873BWMOT: 10 November 2022Rare and desirable Daimler Sovereign 4.2 CoupeSubject to photographically documented restoration in 1992 and more recently a full engine overhaul in 2019Offered with 48,266 miles on the odometer and an MOT certificate valid until 10 November 2022 The Daimler Sovereign was a name applied to a sequence of luxury cars built by Jaguar but carrying the Daimler badge between 1966 and 1983 and were based on contemporary Jaguar body shells, chassis and engines. The launch of the Jaguar XJ6 in 1968 and its Daimler sister in 1969 redefined expectations in the luxury car sector. The new model truly 'moved the goalposts', setting new standards in comfort, refinement and handling. A waiting list was quick to form and enthusiasm remained strong upon the introduction of the Series II cars in 1973. The standard or long wheelbase saloon models were joined later that year by a striking new variant; an elegant pillarless coupé, all being built on the short-wheelbase chassis with a black vinyl-covered roof and available with either the 4.2 litre straight-six XK unit or the 5.3 litre, V12. This handsome design retained the saloon's supple all-round independent coil and wishbone suspension, disc brakes and power steering. Performance was predictably strong with both variants reputedly able to exceed 120mph. Rarer than its Jaguar brother, just 1,677 Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Coupés are thought to have been produced by the time production ended in 1978 with 613 built in 1977 and only six in the final year. Presented in red with cream contrasting leather interior, this Daimler Sovereign 4.2 Coupe underwent photographically documented restoration in 1992, including replacement floor, inner and outer sill, bulkhead, lower quarter panel, wheel arches, a full respray and interior refurbishment at a cost of approximately £6,000.In 2019, RNM 978R was subject to a full engine overhaul and more recently a reconditioned gearbox and torque converter, as well as replacement petrol tanks, brake lines, fuel lines and engine tuning. Currently showing just 48,266 miles on the odometer, included with the vehicle is a large number of paperwork including photographic history of the restoration, a number of previous invoices and the V5 Document. The vendor rates the condition of the transmission and gearbox and electrical equipment as ‘Very Good’, with the bodywork, paintwork, engine and interior trim as ‘Excellent’.Footnote: For more information, please contact:Andreas Hicksandreas.hicks@handh.co.uk07943584762

Registration No: YYO 13HChassis No: 1233645MOT: ExemptOffered with history file76,300 recorded milesFinished in Dark Blue complimented with a Black leather interiorFinished in a lustrous eye-catching shade of dark blue complimented by a black interior, this UK market Interceptor II was first registered on 27 February 1970. The subject of bodywork restoration and a repaint plus an engine overhaul carried out c.2009, YYO 13H registers some 76,300 recorded miles and benefits from a substantial history file including a collection of invoices, old MOT’s, tax discs and Cropredy Jensen specialist inspection report. In addition, the original Interceptor handbook and a large amount of service history are included, along with the original purchase documents from December 1969 – January 1970.The vendor advises the last service was carried out in April 2019 at 74,885 miles. This entailed replacement of the V8’s spark plugs, as well as the engine oil and filter. In March 2018, the spark plugs, distributor, coil pack, alternator and regulator had been replaced at 74,883 miles along with a mechanical service. Prior to this, the spark plugs, engine oil and filters were previously replaced in May 2017 at 74,836 miles.Jensen's C-V8 replacement debuted in 1966 reviving a name first employed in the 1950s. However, several of the firm's traditions were broken in that the design was outsourced to Carrozzeria Touring and the bodies made of steel not glass fibre. Early shells were built in Italy, by Vignale, prior to production being established at Jensen's Kelvin Way plant in West Bromwich. Power came from a 6276cc (383ci) Chrysler V8, driving through either a four-speed manual or three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission to an LSD Salisbury rear axle. Specification included electric windows, reclining seats, wood-rim steering wheel, radio with twin speakers, electric clock and reversing lights. MKI production ran for three years before being supplanted by the MKII. The MKIII followed two years later and was still in manufacture when Jensen entered receivership during 1976, by which time some 6,408 Interceptors had been built. Footnote: For more information, please contact:James McWilliamjames.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk07943 584760

A pair of late Victorian silver butter shells, each on three ball feet, by Josiah Williams & Co, London 1891, 12.5cm; a pair of George III silver table spoons, with later embossed and engraved decoration, London 1783, and a silver sifter spoon, Birmingham 1913, 8oz overall. (5)

A pair of early George III silver butter shells, by Henry Bailey, London 1768, 12.5cm, 6.5oz. (2)

A wooden case of fossil specimens labelled as from the Cretaceous Period, the majority in chalk matrix. With inner lift out tray containing; Pyenodente, Rhynchonella, Lopha Colubrina, etc. Shells, ammonites, econoids, etc. £30-50

Boxes & Objects - Conchology sea urchin, assorted shells; Treen; G Hunt studio pottery lamp base; clocks; prints; etc

the cavetto and scrolled cornice above chamfered bedposts, the scrolled; with a later divan; covered in red silk damask with silk trimmings and similar hangings, and a 249cm long, 343cm high, 181cm wide approx.Provenance: Supplied to Sir William Pearson, later 2nd Viscount Cowdray, for Dunecht House, AberdeenshirePurchased Christie's 9 March 2000, lot 71 Footnote: Note: The bed's French style derives from the velvet state bed, conceived in the William III 'Louis Quatorze' style that was popularised by Daniel Marot (d. 1752), and supplied about 1704 for Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire. The present lot was probably made by the firm Lenygon & Morant, who were established in Old Burlington St in 1915, after the purchase of Dunecht House in 1909 by Sir Weetman Pearson, later Baron Cowdray (1910) and Viscount Cowdray (d. 1927). Baron Cowdray employed the architect Aston Webb to aggrandise Dunecht House and it is likely the bed was part of this reburbishment. (M. Hall, 'Dunecht House, Aberdeenshire,' Country Life, 15 August 1991, pp. 54-57 and 22 August 1991, pp. 40-43). The accompanying heraldic head-cloth [not photographed with the bed] is in the 'Louis Quatorze' antique or arabesque fashion, and has a pearly white ground polychromed with flowered Roman acanthus and golden ribbon trellis. This frames a beribboned palm-and-laurel enriched escutcheon that displays a three-barred red, white and gold armorial in a lozenged compartment. Venus-shells embellish its baldequin and spandrels as well as the escutcheon pedestal, which is garlanded and accompanied by convulvulus-entwined roses and large 'Indian'/ Chinese flowers.

the dished tilt top on a knopped column and tripod base carved with shells and acanthus79cm wide, 70cm high, 78cm deep