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Palitoy Action Man Vintage 34720 105mm Light Gun "It actually fires soft plastic shells" - generally Good some light scratches in a Good original card box.

A COLLECTION OF EIGHT EXOTIC SEA SHELLS

BRASS AND COPPER WARES, A CARVED WOODEN BOX TOGETHER WITH AN AFRICAN GOURD, THE EXTERIOR STRUNG WITH COWRIE SHELLS, ETC.

A LARGE BRASS JAM PAN, THREE BOXES OF COLLECTABLES INC. SHELLS, DUCK ORNAMENTS, TREEN ETC.

A SET OF FOUR LATE 18th C. CREAMWARE PLATES CENTRALLY PAINTED IN IRON RED WITH TRAVELLERS TALKING BELOW AND TREE, THE SCENES ENCLOSED BY FLOWERS AND SHELLS. Dia. 25.5cms.

Qty of fossils, rock samples, shells inc fish & shell fossil, quartz sample etc

Trench Art in Form dreier Artillerie-Projektile, 1. Weltkrieg Französisches Projektil PDPs 37-85, die separate Hülse datiert "9.17". Gesamthöhe 16,5 cm. Dazu ein weiteres Projektil, montiert als Briefbeschwerer auf quadratischer Messingplatte. Höhe 10 cm. Außerdem Projektil als Schnittmodell, Höhe 11,5 cm. Jeweils delaboriert. Three WW I artillery shells as trench art Französisches Projektil PDPs 37-85, die separate Hülse datiert "9.17". Gesamthöhe 16,5 cm. Dazu ein weiteres Projektil, montiert als Briefbeschwerer auf quadratischer Messingplatte. Höhe 10 cm. Außerdem Projektil als Schnittmodell, Höhe 11,5 cm. Jeweils delaboriert.

SLEEPY HOLLOW (T.V. SERIES, 2013 - 2017) - Headless Horseman's (Craig Branham) Costume and Ax - Headless Horseman's (Craig Branham) costume and ax from the adventure-crime series Sleepy Hollow. The ax-wielding Headless Horseman wore his costume as he rode his horse through Sleepy Hollow. Designed by Kristin M. Burke, this lot consists of a black-painted dense rubber ax; gray trousers with black nylon suspenders and gold-color metal buttons; a red and blue wool overcoat with gold-color metal buttons and coiled wire epaulets; a beige linen long-sleeve blouse; a gray and purple rayon vest with gold-color buttons; a beige ascot; black leather boots; a brown leather harness; one black and brown leather glove with silver-color painted rubber covers; a black-painted leather ammo belt with foam shotgun shells; a green nylon mask, a black leather holster belt; a long-sleeve (size L) and tank (size XL) shirts; and nine production tags. All are marked "Stunt DBL Riding." This lot exhibits intentional distressing from production with black paint. Dimensions: (ax) 47" x 12" x 2" (119.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 5 cm)Estimate: $3,000 - 6,000Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, June 30th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 28th or Thursday, June 29th.

TERMINATOR GENISYS (2015) - T-800's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) CPU Chip with Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) Pliers and Three Liquid Magnet Shotgun Rounds - T-800's (Arnold Schwarzenegger) CPU chip with Sarah Connor (Emilia Clarke) pliers and three liquid magnet shotgun rounds from Alan Taylor's sci-fi action sequel Terminator Genisys. Sarah used various tools throughout the film. The steel, long-needle nose pliers feature a textured rubber grip. The multicolor-painted metal chip features black painted inlays. Three brass and plastic shells feature partially-silver painted interiors with black printed information. The pliers exhibit minor discoloration, scratching, and chipping; the chip and shells exhibit paint chipping and edgewear.Dimensions: (pliers) 12" x 3" x 0.5 (30.5 cm x 13 cm x 1.25 cm); (shells) 3" x 1" x 1" (8 cm x 3 cm x 3 cm)Estimate: $800 - 1,600Bidding for this lot will end on Friday, June 30th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 28th or Thursday, June 29th.

GLADIATOR (2000) - General Maximus' (Russell Crowe) Screen-Matched Hero Dress Cuirass - General Maximus' (Russell Crowe) screen-matched hero dress cuirass from Ridley Scott's Academy Award®-winning epic Gladiator. Maximus wore his dress cuirass when surveying his troops and meeting with the Emperor following the battle of Germania. The cuirass screen matches through the wear pattern of the wolf crest, distressing marks, and leather folding on cuirass matches to when Emperor Marcus Aurelius (Richard Harris) asked him to become the next emperor, and finally when Maximus talked with Lucilla (Connie Nielsen) about the emperor in the courtyard.Two styles of Maximus cuirass were created for filming: hero versions that were fiberglass-cast shells wrapped in leather, and lightweight cast foam versions for stunts and action sequences. This hero-style cuirass consists of a leather-covered fiberglass breastplate, backplate, leather connecting straps and shoulder detailing, and leather skirt straps at the waist. It features cast metal breastplate embellishments permanently affixed to the armor. The wolf crest on the chest is the same sculpture seen on General Maximus' gold battle armor. The breastplate connects to the backplate at the shoulders via leather cords that are tied into punched holes, and above the hips via dual leather buckles. The bottom of the cuirass features leather pteruges with metal details at the very ends also permanently affixed to the armor. The film's costume designer Janty Yates stated that it was Crowe's idea to add embellishments to the cuirass breastplate. Gladiator was one of the most successful films of 2000 and places frequently on lists such as Empire's 100 Best Movies Of All Time. This screen-matched piece is one of the few hero cuirass in circulation and represents three of the five Academy Award categories that Gladiator won: Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Costume Design. This piece has been lightly intentionally distressed to appear aged. This lot exhibits crease marks and misshapen pteruges.Estimate: $80,000 - 160,000Bidding for this lot will end on Wednesday, June 28th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Thursday, June 29th or Friday, June 30th.

BATTLESTAR GALACTICA (T.V. SERIES, 1978) - Lorne Peterson Collection: Production-Made Colonial Warrior Blaster and Holster - Colonial warrior blaster components from the sci-fi TV movie Battlestar Galactica. Captain Apollo (Richard Hatch) blasted the Ovion Alien's elevator controls with his blaster.Made for production but ultimately unfinished, this resin blaster comes from the collection of miniature and optical effects unit model builder Lorne Peterson. It consists of two half-shells, a clear plastic barrel painted black, and a plastic holster. The blaster shell is finished in dark blue and the inside is hand-marked with "200 AMS" and "171 AMS." This lot exhibits pitting in the resin, discoloration, and notable adhesive residue. Dimensions: 10.75" x 7" x 1.25" (27.5 cm x 18 cm x 3.25 cm)Estimate: $1,200 - 2,400Bidding for this lot will end on Thursday, June 29th. The auction will begin at 8:00AM PDT and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Wednesday, June 28th or Friday, June 30th.

‡ AN ITALIAN SWEPT-HILT RAPIER, CIRCA 1625-35 with associated tapering blade of flattened-hexagonal section, stuck with the initials ‘SH’ between decorative marks in a short fuller on each face, tapering rectangular ricasso with incised border and struck with a pair of cross marks, iron hilt of rounded bars engraved with lines, comprising vertically recurved quillons with moulded near spherical terminals chiselled with a series of clam shells in the round, a pair of écusson chiselled with six clamshells, outer ring-guard, pas d’âne and knuckle-guard with mouldings en suite with the quillons (the quillons adapted, one outer ring missing, light pitting), associated openwork pommel decorated with scrolls, and later grip of plaited wire between copper alloy collars, 110 cm blade Provenance Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971), thence by descent A sword decorated in a near identical manner is preserved in the Wallace Collection (inv. No. A585). See Norman 1980, plate 56. Part proceeds to benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Arms and Armor department, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

A Worcester junket dish, circa 1775, moulded with scallop shells and decorated with the Pine Cone pattern 26cm diameter; another decorated with flowers 24.5cm diameter; an English porcelain blue and white slop bowl decorated with prunus 18.5cm diameter (3)Provenance: From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)

A pair of Flight Barr and Barr Worcester armorial plates, circa 1817- 30, with the heraldry for Sir Roger Gresley 8th Baronet and Sophia Catharine and the motto 'Melyor fyde quam fortuna', within broad pink ground borders decorated with shells and scrolling foliage 27cm diameterProvenance: From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)Sir Roger Gresley was an English author and politician. He succeeded to the baronetcy in 1808 on the death of his father and inherited the family estate of Drakelowe Hall, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire. He married Lady Sophia Catherine Coventry, daughter of the 7th Earl of Coventry, on 2nd June 1821.Rubbing to the gilding in places, especiallyto the centre rim of one, and the gadrooned rim of the other

A Swansea armorial fluted trio, circa 1814 - 16, decorated with a boar's head, within broad gilt borders decorated with shells; a Swansea cup and saucer, circa 1818, painted by Henry Morris with panels of birds and flowers, reserved on a blue ground border gilt with scrolling acanthus (5)Provenance:Highgate Antiques, London From the estate of the late Barry Lock (1934-2021)Armorial - rubbing to gilding, especially the fluted section of the saucer. scratches to the interior of the cup and small area of black pitting to the interior of the coffee cup. The floral cup is in good condition, the saucer has a chip to the rim 

Lead garden planter of tapering square form, with pierced base, decorated with lozenge panels of animals and birds, shells and snails, 45.5cm wide x 36.5cm high overallProvenance: The property of a Gentleman, from a period Winchcombe Town House.At present, there is no condition report prepared for this lot, this in no way indicates a good condition, please contact the saleroom for a condition report.

A set of three Italian carved and ebonised wall brackets In the form of scallop shells supported by winged putti with mermaid tails, and pierced scrolling backs, bearing paper printed labels (some fragmentary) INVENTAR, 46cm wide x 29cm deep x 53cm high, (18in wide x 11in deep x 20 1/2in high) (3) This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots 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

2 WW1 1917 brass shells and a belt of bullet shells

A collection of works on botanical subjects and natural history, to include Wood (J.G), THE ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY OF BIRDS, ¾ leather, marbled block, marbled endpapers, printed by George Routledge & Sons, New York 1869, with THE ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY REPTILES, FISHES, MOLLUSCS and THE ILLUSTRATED NATURAL HISTORY OF MAMMALIA, in matching bindings; and Lowe (E.J) et al, OUR NATIVE FERNS OR A HISTORY OF THE BRITISH SPECIES AND THEIR VARIETIES, two vols, gilt embossed decoration to front board, printed by Groombridge and sons, London 1865; Wooster (David), ALPINE PLANTS: FIGURES AND DESCRIPTIONS OF SOME OF THE MOST STRIKING AND BEAUTIFUL OF THE ALPINE FLOWERS, two vols, gilt embossed decoration to front board, printed by George bell & Sons, London 1874; Gordon (W.J), OUR COUNTRY’S SHELLS AND HOW TO KNOW THEM A GUIDE TO THE BRITISH MOLLUSCA, printed by Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co, Ltd, London; Stanley (E), A FAMILIAR HISTORY OF HISTORY OF BIRDS, sixth edition, printed by John W Parker and Son, London 1854, etc. (Qty) (at fault)

A collection of decorative seashells, the group containing a pearlised troca shell, cowrie shells of various colours and sizes, a murex trapa shell, half valves of mussel shells, and further examples, with a box of cowrie shell counters within 'African Cowrie card counters' paper box (Qty)

A large collection of various fossils and ammonites, to include a large 'devils toenail', 10cm wide, with collection label to reverse for 'Cotswold 16 May 1890' a partially sealed jar of multiple examples of seashells, a fossilised ammonite with 'Oxford' engraved to the reverse, fossilised ammonites, sea urchins and conch shells (Qty)

Large hand crafted traditional Folk Art doll dressed in colorful costume with headdress, jewelry of cowrie shells and beads, dark brown cloth for face and arms, hair in unswept form with painted features. Artist: Unknown, Haitian (Cap Haitien)Issued: c. 1981Dimensions: 24"HProvenance: The Bass Museum of Art Condition: Good condition.

Large Hand crafted Folk Art doll dressed in colorful costume with headdress, jewelry of cowrie shells and beads. Dark brown cloth for face and arms, hair in unswept form with painted features. Artist: Unknown, Haitian (Cap Haitien)Issued: c. 1981Dimensions: 24"HProvenance: The Bass Museum of Art Condition: Good condition.

A large pair of Ambété fetish figures, Gabon, brass clad and adorned with cowry shells for eyes, nails studded to the cavity back and wearing bead jewellery, each adorned with a hippo's tooth, mounted on contemporary presentation plinths, height 85.5cm and 87.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A Dan, Ivory Coast, mask adorned with cowry shells, bells and 'spikes', presented on a contemporary display stand, height including stand 67.5cm.Provenance: This collection has come to us having been in storage for at least ten years. All items were boxed by Messrs Christie's Fine Art Tribal Department.

A GEORGE I WALNUT WING ARMCHAIRCIRCA 1725With shaped crest rail and inswept arms above a veneered apron rail on cabriole legs carved with Venus shells, husks and " C " scrolls, with claw and ball feet, having outswept cabriole back legs123cm high, 82cm wide, 75cm deepBearing an Untermeyer label to one front leg, and inventory marks.Provenance: The Collection of the Late Sir Joseph Edward Hotung (1930 - 16 December 2021) a businessman, art collector, and philanthropist. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1993. He received honorary degrees from St George's, University of London, University of Hong Kong and the University of LondonThis handsome walnut wing chair was once part of the collection of Judge Irwin Untermeyer ( d. 1973 ) who assembled one of the most important private collections of English furniture in the world. Some of the collection was bequeathed to the Metropolitan Museum in New York, where it formed an important part of the museum's collection of English furniture. LiteratureIllus. J. Gloag, English Furniture with some Furniture of other Countries in The Irwin Untermeyer Collection, London, 1958, fig. 89, plate 66.Condition Report: Marks, knocks, scratches and abrasions commensurate with age and use. Chair is structurally solid overall. Timber elements with the various expected old splits and chips. Various old veneer repairs to rails consistent with age. Late elements to replacement timber to edges of both rear feet. One rear leg with a small area of old inset timber. The backs of both front legs with later supporting blocks, screws and glue residue visible - see images. Evidence of old worm to the backs/undersides of seat rails. Also some evidence of old worm to underside of both rear feet. Leather upholstery in generally good order overall. As illustrated, it bears some scuffs, creases and scratches. Please note, Dreweatts cannot guarantee the originality of elements beneath upholstery. Please refer to additional images for visual reference to condition. Condition Report Disclaimer

A pair of Turbo shell and coral earrings, by Seaman Schepps, with a polished spiral shell bound with wire and set with oval cabochon corals at either end, flat backing mount stamped 750 and tested as 18ct gold, signed Seaman Schepps, copyright and shell symbol, post fittings, length 35mm, 29.52gCondition ReportWear, tear and some abrasion to shells and corals, commensurate with age; one shell has a crack across the widest spiral and there are other minor cracks. Butterflies are not original. This design is offered in the current Seaman Schepps catalogue with either turquoise or pearl ends at $4,350

A large Edwardian silver tray, Mappin & Webb, Sheffield 1904, the gadrooned border with shells to the corners and handles, engraved 'Annie from Willie', 79.5cm wide across handles, approximately 4450g CONDITION REPORT: Condition information is not usually provided in the description of the lot but is available upon request; the absence of a condition report does not imply that a lot is without imperfection

A Chinese white jade ‘conch shell’ yellow metal mounted pendant, the pendant carved with a large conch shell, smaller shells and lingzhi fungus, the stone of good even tone, the yellow metal ‘seaweed’ suspension stamped ‘585’, 6.2cm including mount***CONDITION REPORT***Good condition.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

An impressive Burmantofts turquoise glazed faience ‘giant shell’ jardiniere and stand, c.1900, the jardiniere modelled as a giant shell above rocks, seaweed and shells, the pedestal modelled as a mooring post with rings and rope encrusted with seaweed and shells, impressed mark ‘Burmantofts Faience England 1127’ to stand and monogram mark to jardiniere, total height 154cm, jardiniere 85cm across, small glaze losses and some weathering***CONDITION REPORT***Some occasional small glaze losses and some weathering to the glaze which has turned opaque white in some areas most notably on the base. The top of the pedestal has chips losses one third of the collar and other glaze losses. This is obscured when the jardiniere is placed on top. The bottom of the jardiniere has a few splinter chips hidden when on to of the pedestal. Jardiniere wobbly on the base and may be associated.PLEASE NOTE:- Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any goods in which they are interested BEFORE the auction takes place. Whilst every care is taken in the accuracy of condition reports, Gorringes provide no other guarantee to the buyer other than in relation to forgeries. Many items are of an age or nature which precludes their being in perfect condition and some descriptions in the catalogue or given by way of condition report make reference to damage and/or restoration. We provide this information for guidance only and will not be held responsible for oversights concerning defects or restoration, nor does a reference to a particular defect imply the absence of any others. Prospective purchasers must accept these reports as genuine efforts by Gorringes or must take other steps to verify condition of lots. If you are unable to open the image file attached to this report, please let us know as soon as possible and we will re-send your images on a separate e-mail. 

A Dutch or Flemish bronze mortar, 18th century, cast with two bands of scrolls and shells, 14cm high; together with a Dutch or Flemish bronze mortar and pestle, cast from an 18th century mortar, with two scroll handles, the body cast AA Ao1711, the mortar 16cm high (3)

Unknown Contemporary artist, 'Suplication', an abstract framed artwork consisting of a crucifix surrounded with sea urchin shells and leaves, held in a carved wood frame, the whole spray painted in matt black, with purple thread strung across the frame in a cross, titled to verso and bearing wax seal for Maison Guintoli, 66 x 53cm

Two large pieces of trench art from gun shells. H 23 dia 9cm engraved with 1919 Langemarck. 1914 Ypres.

Three boxes of various bags; sewing related items; shells etc

WW2 British Steel Helmets: Early army helmet stamped 1938 to rim ,complete with liner and chin strap, Wardens and Home Guard helmet shells. 3 items

Inert Grenades and Ordnance: Mills No 36 grenades one complete.one missing base , two rifle grenades, shells and cut away bomb fuse. 7 items Please note due to the nature of the lot, we are not able to offer in house postage. Personal collection only

seven inkstands with shipping as theme - two are made with shells || Lot van zeven inktstellen met de scheepvaart als thematiek - twee zijn opgebouwd uit schelpen - hoogtes van 6 tot 22 cm

A Victorian folding decorative sea shell collectors case, 19th century, the hinged octagonal case with an arrangement of assorted colourful shells, 34cm diameter; together with a vintage arrangement of wax fruit under a glass dome, 28cm high (2)

A fabulous lot of shells, minerals & fossils, etc.

Large 19th century French Country House Aubusson carpet, the central ivory and shell pink cartouche medallion containing rose bouquets, surrounded by scallop shells connected by pale teal rinceaux, fuschia scrolls interconnect within the field and rose garlands flank the medallion, the secondary field decorated with with ton-sur-ton burgundy club decoration, the corners and central edges decorated with shell cartouches with floral decoration with splayed acanthus leaves, extending round the guarded border are interlaced scrolling rinceaux patterns with repeating coral egg and dart motifs, circa 1850-1880Provenance: property of a gentlemanDimensions: Length/Width: 823cm  Depth/Diameter: 713cm

Regency design terracotta finish pedestal, modelled as two intertwined dolphins and decorated with shells, stepped rectangular top and plinth baseDimensions: Height: 72cm  Length/Width: 59cm  Depth/Diameter: 29cmCondition Report:The base material is lightweight.

LALIQUE COQUILLES OPALESCENT AND CLEAR GLASS BOWL decorated with shells, wheel cut signature and number 3201, 21cm diameter Condition Report:some surface scratches as expected

A large Royal Dux Bohemian centrepiece 'Nymphs & Shells' together with a Dresden porcelain Victorian figure playing the piano and flute

Lot of two tortoise shells

Lladro 5662 Figurine, finger loss, 22cm high; other figurines, shells, mushroom ornaments, Worcester trinket box, enamelled box, terrestrial paperweight, etc:- One Box

Astra Pharos, Pom Pom Gun die cast and steel Bofors Gun Replica fires aluminium shells from its top-mounted magazine, complete with 12 shells in original packet, and instructions, with original box with all card inserts (VG-BVG)

Pair of WW1 1917 trench art shells in the form of vases with matching Rose engraving (2)

A pair of military trench art naval two pounder shells in brass casings, 45cm

A collection of crystal coral and shells

A Swiss ormolu cartel clock, Mid-18th century, 50x27x11 cm, Provenance: Property of a Dutch noble family. The case decorated with scrolling rocaille shells, C-scrolls and foliate ornaments, the enamel dial with Roman numerals, the mechanism with an anchor escapament and a cord suspended pendulum, signed ‘S. Roy à Fontaine en Suisse’, quarter-chiming mechanism on two bells and the whole hour in full on a single bell. ,

Six Anglo-Dutch carved walnut chairs, in the manner of Thomas and Richard Roberts, Ca. 1710, H ca. 120 cm (back), H ca. 48 cm (seat), A near set, comprising a set of three chairs, a pair and a single chair, each with a pierced and slightly curved back, the shaped splat and cresting decorated with scolling foliage, scallop shells, and Marot style mouldings, above a padded seat, on curved scrolling legs ending in hoof feet, joined by a curving H-shaped stretcher.

A group of three seashells comprising of two nautilus shells and a sea urchin. L.17cm. (largest)

1932 Bentley 4/8-Litre TourerRegistration Number: GT 8776Chassis Number: VF4008Engine Number: WK2665With their ultra-desirable running gear based on the 8-Litre chassis, many 4-Litre Bentleys were converted into specials using the more traditional and often more powerful WO Bentley engines. GT 8776 is one such car, having started life as a standard 4-Litre in January 1932, it originally wore HJ Mulliner saloon coachwork. Many decades ago, this body was removed and, according to Michael Hay, reinstated on a Rolls-Royce Phantom II. Apparently dismantled by the late 1960s, it was later rejuvenated and rebodied with a curvaceous Vanden Plas body, in which form Alex Tanner bought the car.Discovering the coachwork was not best suited to his intended trips overseas and with the 4-Litre running gear widely regarded as the ultimate 'blank canvas' for the basis of that mythical beast, the 'Le Mans-style 8-Litre', Alex Tanner instructed specialists, VBE Restorations, to create for him such a car from VF4008. The 4-Litre's major components have remained together, but with the addition of a powerhouse of an 8-Litre engine.The engine is based on a 6 ½-Litre, formerly fitted to a William Arnold saloon, and had been on loan to, and displayed at the BDC HQ. A rebuild to 8-Litre specification, with a new crankshaft with modern shells, special rods, crankcase conversion and opening up the crankcase to suit 110mm pistons, was carried out by Elmdon Vintage Automobiles Ltd.Clearly constructed to a very high specification, the 8-Litre has been used since 2010 for extensive touring on the Continent, including almost annual trips on the 'Downs' Vintage Bentley Tours of France.Finished in very dark British Racing Green, the coachwork is in Vanden Plas-style 'Le Mans' four-seat tourer configuration, with fabric-covered body, cycle wings, leather bonnet straps and quick-release radiator cap. Headlights are large diameter, top-quality Carl Zeiss.The green leather interior with green carpeting is in lovely condition and just starting to mellow. The rear seats were removed to provide extra luggage space and, now refitted, show hardly any use. Matching door cards feature a raised 'B' detail and the steering wheel is string-bound.The engine bay is in wonderfully presented condition and obviously dominated by the near-monolithic triple-carburettored engine. Bills on file refer to further engine work being undertaken to the cam damper and to improve the cooling system by NDR Ltd. in 2017.A small quantity of paperwork is present with the car together with a current V5C Registration Certificate.

A Victorian mahogany microscope specimen slide case with a lacquered brass carrying handle, a glazed door and twenty six drawers, an extensive collection of slides to include insects, spiders, shells, botany, botanicals, minerals, zoology etc, the case 31.5cm wide x 22.5cm deep x 37.5cm highIvory submission reference: AA3FUX38The case in good condition, with some surface marks and wear, no key, back panel loose on one corner

Pair: Lieutenant-Commander P. T. Brown, Royal Navy General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (Lt P T Brown RN); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Lt P T Brown RN HMS Antrim) mounted court-style as worn, nearly extremely fine (2) £700-£900 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2002. Patrick Thomas Brown was promoted Lieutenant on 1 April 1975, and Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April 1983. H.M.S. Antrim, a County Class Guided Missile Destroyer, was commanded by Captain B. G. Young, D.S.O. As part of the advance-guard sent South, she played a prominent role in the recapture of South Georgia and assisted in the movement of S.A.S. troops. Between 20-21 May she led the Naval Forces in the Falkland Sound during the amphibious landings. At this time she was hit by a 1,000lb bomb delivered by a Dagger fighter-bomber. The bomb struck the flight deck, gashed two missiles in the magazine and came to rest in the Seaman’s After Heads, without exploding. In further attacks by Daggers she was sprayed with 30mm. shells causing two serious casualties. After 10 fraught hours the unexploded bomb was dealt with by C.P.O. Michael Fellows of the Fleet Clearance Diving Team; an action that was to earn him the D.S.C. As a result of the damage sustained the Antrim reverted to escort duties for the remainder of the campaign.

A scarce Second War ‘Madagascar operations’ M.M. awarded to Gunner W. Howell, Royal Artillery, who died in Madagascar on 1 June 1942 Military Medal, G.VI.R. (785314 Gnr. W. Howell. R.A.) second digit of number officially corrected, nearly extremely fine £1,400-£1,800 --- M.M. London Gazette 16 June 1942: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Madagascar.’ The original Recommendation states: ‘On the morning of 6 May 1942, Driver Wilfred Howell was driving an Armoured OP to 29 Independent Brigade HQ - he was travelling at the rear of a convoy of Infantry Carriers. As the third carrier was passing through the road block at 075286, a 75mm gun opened fire on the road. The occupants of the carrier which was then passing through the road block dismounted from their carrier and left it almost completely blocking the road. The next two carriers turned back. Despite the fact that three shells burst alongside the Armoured OP, wounding a signaller, destroying the wireless set and setting the Armoured OP on fire, Driver Howell obeyed the orders of his BC, and by showing great coolness and skill drove his Arm OP straight on to safety where it had to be abandoned - burnt out.’ Wilfred Howell attested for the Royal Artillery and served with 9 Field Regiment during the Second World War in Madagascar. He died on 1 June 1942, aged 31, and is buried in Diego Suarez War Cemetery, Madagascar.

Five: A Naval M.S.M. group of five awarded to Chief Petty Officer T. Williams, Royal Navy, who served in H.M.S. Tiger at the Battles of Dogger Bank and Jutland, and was awarded his M.S.M. for his later service in H.M.S. Lion 1914-15 Star (158309, T. Williams, Act. C.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (158309 T. Williams. C.P.O. R.N.); Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (158309. T. Williams, C.P.O. “Lion” Services During War.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (158309 Thomas Williams, P.O. 1 Cl., H.M.S. Repulse.) nearly extremely fine (5) £400-£500 --- M.S.M. London Gazette, 21 June 1919. Thomas Williams, a Farm Labourer from Menheniot, Cornwall, was born on 30 July 1875. He attested into the Royal Navy as a Boy on 1 July 1894 and his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal was traced whilst he was serving in H.M.S. Repulse on 29 June 1908. He served during the Great War in H.M.S. London, H.M.S. Tiger and was present at the Battle of Dogger Bank, and later at the Battle of Jutland, when she received damage from 21 separate shells. Appointed Chief Petty Officer on 1 June 1916, he later served in H.M.S. Lion, for which he was subsequently awarded the M.S.M. He was demobilised to shore on 9 August 1919 and joined H.M. Coastguard on 1 November 1919.

Antiquarian Collection of bindings Shakespeare, William. The Works. Imperial Edition. Edited by Charles Knight. London: Virtue & Co., Limited, [1873-6]. 2 volumes bound in 3, large 4to (37 x 27cm), contemporary green morocco gilt over heavy bevelled boards, gilt gauffered edges incorporating a Greek-key roll, broad turn-ins richly gilt, 46 steel-engraved plates including frontispieces and additional vignette title-pages, tissue-guards, rubbing to joints and extremities, light discolouration to boards, volume 3 front joint cracked at foot;Kay, John. A Series of Original Portraits and Caricature Etchings. Edinburgh: Hugh Paton, Carver & Gilder, 1837. 2 volumes, 4to, volume 1 pp. 277/8 torn without loss, 358 engraved plates, contemporary half calf, morocco labels, rubbed, one cover detached;and 13 others (these not collated), mostly leather-bound, including: James Gairdner (editor), The Paston Letters A.D. 1422-1509. London: Chatto & Windus, 1904 (6 volumes, 4to (21.5 x 15.5cm), contemporary crushed dark green half morocco, gilt spines, marbled boards, coat of arms incorporating three cockle shells dexter and entwined serpents sinister gilt to front boards, top edges gilt, title-pages in red and black); [Joseph Hewlett], Peter Priggins, the College Scout. Edited by Theodore Hook. With Illustrations by Phiz, London: Henry Colburn, 1841 (3 volumes, 8vo, contemporary green half calf, gilt spines, etched plates, rubbed, plates spotted); P. Hately Waddell, Life and Works of Robert Burns, Glasgow, 1867 (4to, contemporary half calf, hand-coloured frontispiece); Samuel Taylor Coleridge, The Poetical and Dramatic Works, 1844 (8vo, contemporary maroon morocco with arabesque decoration gilt to sides); Reginald Heber, The Poetical Works, 1845 (8vo, contemporary straight-grain blue morocco gilt); Lord Guthrie, Robert Louis Stevenson: Some Personal Recollections, 1920 (first edition, one of 500 copies, 8vo, original cloth); Robert Burns, The Works, Edinburgh: William Paterson, 1877-8 (6 volumes, 8vo, original orange cloth gilt, engraved plates)

Lyell, Charles Principles of Geology Being an Attempt to Explain the Former Changes of the Earth's Surface, by Reference to Causes now in Operation. London: John Murray, 1832-32-33. 3 volumes, 8vo (21.3 x 13cm), xvi 586, xii 330, [iii]-xxxi [1] 398 109 [1], later calf, volume 1 with engraved frontispiece, plate and folding map, volume 2 with hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece and hand-coloured folding map, volume 3 with hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece, 4 engraved plates of shells, and hand-coloured map of south-east England, bound without half-titles, volume 1 plates spotted and offset, volume 2 sig. M with light staining in gutter, spotting to map and adjacent leaves, volume 3 shell plates spotted, map offset, short closed marginal tear in text-leaf K5, bookplates of Thomas Swanwick M.D. (c.1790-1859) to each volume (reimposed), his ownership inscription to versos of volume 1-2 title-pages, bookplate of Henry and Carol Faul to volume 3 [Cf. PMM 344; Ward & Carozzi 1408]Note: Note: Second edition of volume one, first editions of volumes two and three; volume one was first published in 1830. Lyell's revolutionary work is considered the foundational statement of what came to be known as the 'uniformitarian' school of geology, which in attributing geological phenomena to immutable laws challenged the prevailing 'catrastrophist' view which assumed the literal truth of the biblical narrative and found explanations in supernatural interventions, such as the great flood. The second volume concerned the organic realm and paved the way for Darwin in rejecting Lamarck's theory of the incessant mutability of species, 'arguing instead that they were real stable entities, and that they appeared and became extinct in a piecemeal manner in time and space' (ODNB).

Trenchart - an ashtray constructed from a shell and with "Verdun" shield to the front and other shells and bullet casings