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Lot 114

Two 925 silver necklaces

Lot 115

Three pieces of 925 silver jewellery

Lot 116

Three boxed pieces of 925 silver & gemstone jewellery

Lot 117

Nine pairs of 925 silver jewellery

Lot 130

A gold on silver Necklace, bracelet & earring set

Lot 138

A vintage silver plate on copper box wood lined trinket box 14x9x5cm

Lot 162

A silver plated brooch with red stone

Lot 166

A cased silver plated stirrup cup 7x6cm

Lot 171

Two boxed 925 silver rings

Lot 172

Two boxed 925 silver rings

Lot 173

Two boxed 925 silver rings

Lot 174

Two boxed 925 silver rings

Lot 176

Two hallmarked silver dressing table items

Lot 179

A Sterling silver perfume bottle & funnel

Lot 180

A hallmarked silver locket & chain

Lot 184A

A vintage 925 silver & MOP brooch

Lot 186

Two vintage 925 silver brooches

Lot 187

A hallmarked silver locket/pill box

Lot 188

A selection of 925 silver items

Lot 189

A hallmarked for Chester silver Charles Horner brooch

Lot 190

A 925 silver charm bracelet

Lot 191

Three hallmarked silver dressing table items

Lot 194

A boxed pair of cut throat razors with engraved silver cartouche to box lid

Lot 215

A pair of 925 silver Charles Tyrwhitt penguin cufflinks

Lot 216

A large silver & opalite ring size L 1/2

Lot 218

A pair of 925 silver Charles Tyrwhitt horse cufflinks

Lot 230

A selection of 925 silver & blue john jewellery

Lot 241

A 925 silver bracelet

Lot 245

A 925 silver bracelet

Lot 251

A 925 silver bangle

Lot 253

A 925 silver bangle

Lot 254

A 925 silver necklace

Lot 255

A 925 silver necklace

Lot 351

Three vintage walking sticks, one with a hallmarked silver top

Lot 581

A job lot of coinage including pre 1937 silver coins

Lot 583

Two pieces of hallmarked silver & a novelty vesta case in the form of a rat

Lot 585

A job lot of pre 1947 silver British coinage & other

Lot 61

A quality Viners of Sheffield silver plated galleried tray 39x25cm

Lot 62

A white metal & leather riding crop & a hallmarked silver handled knife

Lot 77

A boxed sterling silver cased Rolls-Royce desk clock, from the Rolls-Royce Collection, 1997,in the form of a vintage Rolls-Royce radiator, hallmarked Birmingham 1997 with 'RR' sponsor's mark to rear of case, squared dial with Roman numerals, surmounted by plastic 'Spirit of Ecstasy' mascot, 8-day movement with handmade 11 jewel escapement gilded in 22 carat gold, 13cm high, offered with key and contained in original presentation box, offered together with colour scanned copies of pages from 'Praeclerum' and 'Flying Lady' publications illustrating the clock. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 235

1951 Renault 4CV Grand Luxe SaloonRegistration no. VXS 427Chassis no. 1582033*Mille Miglia participant in 1989*Monte Pellegrino and Vernasca Silver Flag participant in 2015*UK registered since 2016Footnotes:Conceived in secret during wartime, the 4CV had been influenced by the most advanced small car of the pre-war period: the FIAT 500 Topolino. In production from 1946, the Renault 4CV improved on its Italian rival's specification by virtue of its four-door four-seat body, all-independent suspension and overhead-valve engine, though the FIAT would soon gain the latter. The 4CV's rear engine also set it apart from the FIAT, of course, and this layout would characterise all Renault's mainstream passenger cars until the 1960s. Initially of 760cc (it was downsized to 747cc in 1950) the four-cylinder engine produced between 19-22bhp and drove via a three-speed gearbox. The 4CV's top speed was around 100km/h (62mph) but for those who wanted more excitement there was a high-performance version - the R1052 Sport. 4CV production had totalled over one million units by the time the model was withdrawn in 1961, the car's outstanding commercial success providing the foundation for Renault's post-war resurgence. This very appealing 4CV is full of impish character. In 1989, the Renault successfully completed the Italian Mille Miglia, finishing in a highly creditable 41st place out of a field of 315 starters. This is confirmed and documented in a book on the subject, which is included with the car. Much more recently (in 2015), it competed in the Italian Monte Pellegrino and the Vernasca Silver Flag rallies. The car is described as wonderfully sound throughout, and the underside needs to be seen to be believed, being very sound and clean. The apparent splits in the seats are in fact in the fitted covers, which could easily be removed to reveal what appears to be the original cloth upholstery underneath, seemingly in good condition. 'VXS 427' is UK registered (since 2016) and comes with Italian registration papers and an MoT valid until May 2022. Running very sweetly, this charming little Renault 4CV represents a relatively affordable entry into the Mille Miglia and other such events.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 231

1933 Rolls-Royce 20/25hp Owen Sedanca Three-position Drophead CoupéCoachwork by Gurney NuttingRegistration no. AGJ539Chassis no. GEX28*One of the most elegant and admired coachwork designs on the 20/25 chassis*Featured in Lawrence Dalton's Those Elegant Rolls-Royce (1967, page 88)*Formerly part of a private collection in California for over 40 years*Refurbished since its return to the UKFootnotes:'This model was introduced to meet requests for a smaller, less expensive car in keeping with the trend after the First World War towards smaller cars for a wider market. Construction was simplified - but standards of workmanship were not compromised.' - Edward Eves, Rolls-Royce, 75 Years of Motoring Excellence.Changing times after WWI eventually forced the abandonment of Rolls-Royce's 'one model' policy, an all-new 20hp car joining the existing 40/50hp Silver Ghost in 1922. The 'Twenty' reflected Henry Royce's interest in contemporary trends within the American automobile industry, incorporating unitary construction of the engine and gearbox, the latter featuring the modern innovation of a central ball change, together with a 'Hotchkiss drive' rear axle. The engine, Rolls-Royce's first with overhead valves, was a six-cylinder unit displacing 3,127cc. Favourably received as the Twenty was, its three-speed transmission's central gearchange was not to everyone's taste, and when four-wheel, servo-assisted brakes were introduced in 1925, a four-speed gearbox with right-hand, gated change replaced the original three-speeder.The Twenty's introduction enabled its makers to cater for the increasingly important owner-driver market that appreciated the quality of Rolls-Royce engineering but did not need a car as large as a 40/50hp Ghost or Phantom. The car proved eminently suited to town use yet could cope admirably with Continental touring when called upon. Its successor, the 20/25hp, introduced in 1929, updated the concept with significant improvements, featuring an enlarged (from 3.1 to 3.7 litres) and more powerful version of the Twenty's six-cylinder overhead-valve engine. The latter's increased power allowed the bespoke coachbuilders greater freedom in their efforts to satisfy a discerning clientele that demanded ever larger and more opulent designs. Produced concurrently with the Phantom II, the 20/25 benefited from many of the larger model's improvements, such as synchromesh gears and centralised chassis lubrication, becoming the best-selling Rolls-Royce of the inter-war period.The Rolls-Royce 20/25hp was, of course, an exclusively coachbuilt automobile, and most of the great British coachbuilding firms offered designs, many of them unique, on the 20/25hp chassis. Some of the most widely admired were the work of J Gurney Nutting, a company associated with quality marques - Bentley in particular - from its earliest days and a supreme practitioner of the coachbuilding craft in the late 1930s. Founded in Croydon, Surrey in 1919, Gurney Nutting had bodied its first Bentley before moving to London's fashionable Chelsea district in 1924, and within a few years was established as the Cricklewood firm's foremost supplier of bodies after Vanden Plas.Gurney Nutting's work had a sporting flavour from the outset and succeeded in attracting the attention of society's upper echelons; the Prince of Wales and Duke of York were clients, and the firm gained its Royal Warrant in the early 1930s. Daimler and Rolls-Royce had been added to the Gurney Nutting portfolio in the mid-1920s, and the fruitful association with the latter continued into the succeeding decade.By general consent, Gurney Nutting's stunning drophead coupés - developed for fashionable retailers, H R Owen - are among the most handsome and best proportioned ever to grace the Rolls-Royce 20/25 chassis. The car offered here, chassis number 'GEX28', is one of these remarkable dropheads, differing slightly from the others by virtue of its extended bonnet, an original feature that enhances the already elegant proportions and further accentuates its resemblance to a Phantom II. 'GEX28' was off test on 10th February 1933 and sold new to a Captain Gladstone. The car's original registration was 'AGJ 539', which it retains. 'GEX28' is featured in Lawrence Dalton's Those Elegant Rolls-Royce (1967, page 88).'GEX28' has spent a large part of its post-WWII life in the USA, a not unusual fate among Rolls-Royces of its generation, and for over 40 years formed part of a private collection in California. Since returning to the UK the car has benefited from considerable upgrading, including refinishing to an excellent standard in Embassy Black, together with a new top in the correct duck material, and new carpets. The seats have been reupholstered in light caramel leather at some time in the last few years and still present beautifully. Said to be very pleasant to drive, with a smooth and powerful engine, this unique 20/25 drophead possesses all the qualities that make this one of the most desirable models of its decade.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 80

A Rolls-Royce sterling silver salver by Saunders & Shepherd, presented as a Christmas gift for 1935,hallmarked London 1935, with engraved Spirit of Ecstasy design and initialled R.H., 23cm wide, raised on four tab feet. Footnotes:This salver was one of a series commissioned and presented by Rolls-Royce Ltd as a Christmas gift for 1935 to selected dealers and distributors of UK Rolls-Royce motor cars, and part of a set of 11 different Christmas gifts in total presented in the years 1926-1937, after the successful introduction of the Phantom I.Recipients of desk sets included Clyde Automobiles of Glasgow, Watson of Liverpool, Cockshoot of Manchester, Rippon Bros of Huddersfield, Car Mart of London, Roltes of Maidstone and Croal of Edinburgh.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ΩΩ VAT on imported items at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price and Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 83

A 1961 ADAC 1000km Race silver tray awarded to Stirling Moss,the simple silver tray in Continental 925 silver with German hallmark, engraved with race details 'VII. Int. ADAC-1000-km-Rennen - Ehrenpreis - Kölner Stadt=Anzeiger', believed awarded to Moss for his achievement or participation at the 28th May World Sportscar Championship endurance event at Nurburgring, where he finished 1st in class and 8th overall in the Porsche 356B Carrera Speziale, the tray measuring 24cm wide, offered together with seven glazed period monochrome photographs of Moss including race scenes and two portrait images. (8)Footnotes:Provenance: According to information received this silver tray and accompanying photographs were passed to the vendor by his great aunt, Kathleen Newley, who was secretary to Stirling Moss's father Alfred Ethelbert Moss.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 86

Two 1:18 scale models of Mercedes-Benz Renntransporters by CMC Models of Germany,hand-built finely detailed models constructed from resin and metal parts, the first the 1933/34 Mercedes-Benz LO 2750 Renntransporter, Model M-164, finished in blue livery with tarpaulin and opening doors, 41cm long, loaded with model of the 1934 Mercedes-Benz W25 'Silver Arrow' Grand Prix race car also by CMC, the second of the 1954/55 Mercedes-Benz 'Blue Wonder' Renntransporter, Model M-136, finished in blue livery with opening doors, 38cm long, and loaded with a limited edition (1801/2000) 1:18 scale model of the 1954/55 Stirling Moss British Grand Prix winning Mercedes-Benz W196 Monoposto race car also by CMC, finished in silver and wearing race number 12, each on a black painted wooden display base, and with two miniature figures. (4)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 224

The Stan West Collection1923 Rolls-Royce 40/50hp Silver Ghost Pall Mall TourerRegistration no. BF 5157Chassis no. 314XH*Built by Rolls-Royce of America Incorporated*Right-hand drive*Acquired by Stan West in 2010*Extensively restored by P&A WoodFootnotes:Although the 40/50hp model would have earned its 'The Best Car in the World' sobriquet in any event, Rolls-Royce's decision to drop all other types only served to focus attention on what would become known as the 'Silver Ghost'. Prior to 1908, when it relocated to a new factory in Derby, the company founded by engineer Frederick Henry Royce and entrepreneur the Honourable Charles Stewart Rolls had manufactured a variety of models at its Manchester premises. Cars with two, three, four and six cylinders were made, and even an abortive V8, before Managing Director Claude Johnson's decision to concentrate on the range-topping 40/50hp. The latter had first appeared at the 1906 Motor Show and became known as the 'Silver Ghost' the following year when chassis number '60551' was exhibited wearing silver-painted tourer coachwork by Barker. The heart of the Silver Ghost was its magnificent engine, a 7,036cc (later 7,428cc) sidevalve six equipped with seven-bearing crankshaft and pressure lubrication. A sturdy chassis comprised of channel-section side members and tubular cross members was suspended on semi-elliptic springs at the front and a 'platform' leaf-spring arrangement at the rear, though the latter soon came in for revision. The transmission too was soon changed, a three-speed gearbox with direct-drive top gear replacing the original four-speed/overdrive top unit in 1909. In the course of its 20-year production life there would be countless other improvements to the car, one of the most important being the adoption of servo-assisted four-wheel brakes towards the end of 1923. After a successful 2,000-mile trial under RAC supervision, the factory demonstrator - chassis '60551', 'The Silver Ghost' - was entered in the Scottish Reliability Trial, completing the 15,000-mile run with flying colours to set a new World Record. From then on the car's reputation was assured, not the least in North America where the wide-open spaces placed a premium on reliability and comfort. Royce's uncompromising engineering standards demanded only excellence of his staff in Manchester and later Derby, and no chassis was delivered until it had been rigorously tested. The Silver Ghost remained in production in England until 1925 and at Rolls-Royce's Springfield plant in the USA until 1926, the longest production run of any model from that celebrated company. Cars were right-hand drive up to 1925 and left-hand drive thereafter. Unlike its British-built counterpart, the American product could be ordered with 'factory' bodywork, usually by Brewster, which would be taken over by Rolls-Royce in December 1925. Before Brewster's acquisition, bodies supplied under the 'Rolls-Royce Custom Coach Works' programme were built by various independent coachbuilders, while from 1923 some bodies were built in the company's own coachbuilding facility in the old Knox Automobile Co factory; the latter, though, was mainly employed in finishing bodies built by outside contractors to Rolls-Royce Custom Coach Works' designs. Like their British counterparts, the majority of US-made Silver Ghosts carried closed formal coachwork, making this example, with its Pall Mall open tourer body, rare indeed. '314XH' was first registered to Stan West on 27th July 2010. The car comes with a history file mostly consisting of numerous invoices from renowned marque specialists P&A Wood relating to extensive restoration works undertaken between 2011 and 2017 at a cost of around £163,000. The file also contains an invoice for an interior re-trim by Rick Turner (£2,320) and a (part) V5C document. Described by P&A Wood as 'an extremely good long distance touring car', this rare Silver Ghost Pall Mall tourer would enhance any prestigious private collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 84

A large sterling silver trophy by William Comyns & Sons Ltd of London 1928,the large classical twin-handled trophy with lid and finial, hallmarked London 1928 under the base and to edge of lid, un-issued and un-engraved and would suit motor club or similar society seeking a trophy to award, measuring 37cm high overall (including lid), and weighing approximately 3,450gms, together with accompanying purchase receipt and insurance valuation dated 1968 and a small newspaper cutting of a similar trophy. (4)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 226

The Stan West Collection1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Convertible with HardtopRegistration no. OOO 88DChassis no. 113.042-22-013 654*Landmark, first-of-the-line model*Right-hand drive, UK car*Automatic transmission*Restored by Roger Edwards*Acquired for the Stan West Collection in 2016Footnotes:A convertible model finished in silver with red leather interior, this car is a right-hand drive example of the 230 SL, a landmark model that founded a sports car dynasty that would prove an enormous commercial success for Mercedes-Benz. Introduced at the Geneva Salon in March 1963 as replacement for the 190 SL, the 230 SL abandoned its predecessor's four-cylinder engine in favour of a more refined 2.3-litre fuel-injected six derived from that of the 220 SE and producing 150bhp. An all-new design, the unitary chassis/body was one of the first to incorporate impact-absorbing 'crumple zones' at front and rear. An instant classic, it featured upright 'fishbowl' headlights and a simple chrome grille with Mercedes' three-pointed star in the centre - a direct reference to the already legendary 300 SL. Beneath the skin the running gear was conventional Mercedes-Benz, featuring all-round independent suspension (by swing axles at the rear), disc front/drum rear brakes, and a choice of four-speed manual or automatic transmissions. Top speed was in excess of 120mph. Christened 'Pagoda' after their distinctive cabin shape, these Mercedes-Benz SL models were amongst the best-loved sports-tourers of their day and continue to be highly sought after by collectors. An automatic transmission model, this example is a right-hand drive UK car, and still had its original stickers in the 1990s (since lost in refurbishment). 'OOO 88D' has had only six owners in 56 years, although as the preceding custodian owned it twice - for many years in the 1990s and again from 2003 - it is really a five-owner car. The preceding owner first bought the Mercedes from its original lady owner, who only sold it as she was getting too old to drive. The 230 SL had covered 32,000 miles at that time and was the best that could be found (the current odometer reading is 48,109 miles).Marque specialist Roger Edwards has restored the engine and bodywork, the latter being repainted in is original silver colour, while the interior trim has been changed from black MB-Tex to red leather. Following restoration, the car was kept garaged and serviced annually by Schmidt Mercedes in London. Stan West purchased the 230 SL at Bonhams' Bond Street sale in December 2016 (Lot 2), since when it has benefited from the expert attention of The SL Shop. The latter's bills are on file, and this user-friendly and fast-appreciating post-war Mercedes also comes with service history; a V5C registration document; and its original books and manuals.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 216

The Stan West Collection, Earls Court Motor Show1960 Bristol 406 Sports SaloonCoachwork by Carrozzeria ZagatoRegistration no. 120 NPKChassis no. 406-1-5299One of the rarest of Bristol motor cars*Continuous history from new*Professionally restored 2002-2005*Part of the Stan West Collection since 2014Footnotes:'The Bristol Zagato Grand Touring model is designed to cater for those who desire an even faster car than the standard type 406 saloon. The Bristol Zagato is lighter and smaller with a tuned version of the 406 Bristol engine. The lightweight two-door coachwork has been built to the requirements of Anthony Crook Motors Limited by Zagato of Milan, Italy, who have been famous coachbuilders for half a century mainly in the field of high performance cars. The emphasis has been placed on providing extra speed without impairing reliability or flexibility and whilst still retaining reasonable rear seat accommodation - a feature normally lacking in Grand Touring saloons.' – Anthony Crook Motors. Last of the six-cylinder Bristols, the 406 was made between 1958 and 1961 only, though the basic steel-framed alloy-panelled superstructure would be carried over to its V8-engined 407 successor. Bristol's BMW-based engine was extensively revised and enlarged to 2.2 litres for the 406. As a result, power went up to 130bhp and flexibility increased, while other improvements included servo-assisted Dunlop disc brakes on all four wheels and self-cancelling overdrive as standard. Bristol had commissioned Carrozzeria Zagato to build a limited series of lightweight four-seater cars on the 406 chassis in October 1959, six of which, plus a solitary two-seater, had been completed by the time production ceased. Weighing 2,436lbs, the Zagato was a whopping 574lbs lighter than the stock 406 as well as 11' shorter and 5' lower, with commensurate gains in both acceleration and top speed. One of five four-seater Bristol 406 Zagatos known to survive, chassis number '5299', registered 'NPK 120', was displayed at the 1960 Earls Court Motor Show and sold new by Anthony Crook Motors to Richard Robinson in May 1961. Mr Robinson was an active member of the Bristol Owners' Club and his 406 Zagato was a regular sight at their events. He kept the Bristol until 1991, faithfully recording all works carried out, parts purchased, and relevant mileages (logbook on file), and then sold it to Jonas Liden of Sweden. After some ten years of ownership, Mr Liden commissioned a major restoration, which was undertaken by Jaye Engineering of Ravenstone, Olney, Buckinghamshire over the period 2002 to 2005 (see bills totalling £138,910 on file). Its first owner had fitted Minilite alloy wheels in the 1960s and these were replaced during the rebuild with correct original items. The immediately preceding owner, Ian Simpson, purchased the car in January 2010 from Bristol Cars Ltd, who were selling it on Mr Liden's behalf, and following his acquisition had seat belts and door mirrors fitted. The Bristol was purchased for the Stan West Collection at Bonhams' Goodwood Festival of Speed sale in June 2014 (Lot 365) and since then has benefited from the expert attentions of Spencer Lane-Jones Ltd (bill on file). '120 NPK' is offered with sundry restoration and other invoices; old/current V5/V5C registration documents; an original instruction manual; and copies of related articles. Finished in silver-grey with cream leather interior, this beautiful Zagato-bodied 406 represents an exciting opportunity to acquire one of the rarest of Bristol motor cars, boasting continuous history from new.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 227

The Stan West Collection, First registered to Sir Malcolm Campbell1926 Rolls-Royce 20hp TourerCoachwork by MaythornRegistration no. YE 1962Chassis no. GYK 74*Originally bodied by Easter & Co*In the immediately preceding ownership from 11 years*Restored in the late 1990s*Acquired by Stan West in 2008*Maintained by P&A Wood and Priory Vintage Car CompanyFootnotes:Up until the arrival of the 20hp Rolls-Royce in 1922, the Silver Ghost, with its impeccable Edwardian roots, was the Derby company's only model. But the new six-cylinder smaller car, of which this is a 1926 example, was specifically created for the very different post-war years. Announced in October 1922, the 20hp (3,127cc) model was the first Rolls-Royce to be equipped with overhead valves. The chassis price was £1,100 and the 20hp was destined to outsell both the Ghost and its Phantom I successor, and by the time production ceased in 1929 to make way for the 20/25 a total of 1,241 had been built. The design is interesting because it reflects Royce's preoccupation with contemporary American automotive trends. Thus the 'Twenty' features unitary construction of the engine and gearbox, the latter being a three-speed unit with a central ball change, together with 'Hotchkiss drive' rear axle. Favourably received as the Twenty was, its central gearchange was not well liked and when four-wheel, servo-assisted brakes were introduced in 1925, a four-speed 'box with right-hand, gated change replaced the original three-speeder. Originally owned by Sir Malcolm Campbell, chassis number 'GYK 74' wears five-seat tourer coachwork by the Biggleswade-based firm of Maythorn, a coachbuilder mainly associated with Daimler, FIAT and Minerva, which also bodied other quality makes including Bentley and Rolls-Royce. The accompanying (copy) chassis cards confirm that the car was sold to H C Nelson Ltd of Jermyn Street, London SW1 for Malcolm Campbell, who appears to have owned it but briefly. It is noted that the purchaser was 'providing own coachwork', while the coachbuilder listed is the London-based Easter & Co, a short-lived firm best known for bodying the first Bentley chassis. The type of body is not recorded, though 'springs for a saloon seating 4/6' were specified. Subsequent owners listed include Sir Thomas Nicol KBE, Major-General Pitt-Taylor and, lastly, a Squadron Leader Horsman (from 8th January 1948). In September 1997 the Rolls-Royce was acquired by the immediately preceding owner, Brian Sewell, who commenced its restoration 12 months later. Works undertaken included stripping the coachwork, wings and all six wheels back to bare metal, priming and repainting. The ash frame, which carries Maythorn's plate number '212', was found to be in superb condition. Only one door skin needed replacing. The electrical system was completely rewired including circuits for indicators, stoplight, existing front and replacement rear lights; all cables (of original braiding and colour code) being placed within original conduits. Completely re-upholstered in Swedish brown leather, the interior boasts renewed Wilton beige carpeting while the re-covered hood, tonneau cover and weather screens are all in double duck material to existing fittings. All brightwork was removed and re-nickeled, and the chassis repainted. Apart from a clean, the only engine work undertaken involved replacing the exhaust manifold and fitting a stainless steel exhaust system. All the forgoing renovation was carried out by companies specialising exclusively in the restoration of prestige motor cars, the bulk being undertaken by John Foy of Barley, Herts with paintwork by Robert Ransley of Melbourn, Herts. The restoration was completed in 2000 and Mr Sewell enjoyed his Rolls-Royce for the next eight years before offering it for sale at Bonhams' auction at the R-REC's Annual Rally at Kelmarsh Hall in June 2008 (Lot 231). Purchased there by Stan West, the Rolls-Royce has since been maintained by P&A Wood and Priory Vintage Car Company, there being related bills on file totalling in excess of £41,000. The file also contains an old-style V5C document and a quantity of MoTs.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 205

The Stan West Collection1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn 4½-Litre SaloonRegistration no. SMA 411Chassis no. 50G96*Landmark Rolls-Royce model*One of only 481 4½-litre 'long tail' cars*Well documented*Acquired for the Stan West Collection in 2005Footnotes:The policy of rationalisation begun in the late 1930s continued at Rolls-Royce after WW2; more components were bought in rather than manufactured in house and for the first time there was factory bodywork, which was better suited to the owner driver than to a chauffeur. This 'standard steel' body was available at first only on the Mark VI Bentley, the equivalent Rolls-Royce - the Silver Dawn - not appearing until 1949. A separate chassis was retained, the same basic design being built in three different wheelbase lengths, while other notable features were independent front suspension and hydraulic front brakes. The range featured a new 4,257cc six-cylinder engine (enlarged to 4,566cc in 1951) with inlet-over-exhaust valve gear. Rolls-Royce used belt drive for the water pump and dynamo for the first time on this engine, which employed a Zenith Stromberg carburettor in Rolls-Royce configuration. The latter was preferred to the Mark VI's twin SUs as it offered smoother running and a cold start facility, which was not available on the SU-equipped Bentley until 1952. In mid-1952 a welcome improvement to the standard bodywork arrived in the shape of an enlarged boot together with associated changes to the rear wings and suspension. This design was introduced on the 'E' series Silver Dawn and was retained until the final 'J' series. The new model was almost identical to the Mark VI up to the rear doors; however the larger boot with its greater luggage capacity gave it arguably a more attractive and balanced profile. Only 760 Silver Dawns were built and this model is considered by many to be one of the most attractive 'standard steel' models from either Rolls-Royce or Bentley. 'SMA 411' was first registered to Rolls-Royce Ltd on 18th February 1954 before being retailed via Joseph Cockshoot Ltd, Manchester and sold to its first private owner, one V A B Hughes, Esq in March of that year. Copy build sheets on file show that the car was originally fished in Masons Black with beige hide interior, and that it left the factory equipped with the synchromesh gearbox and standard trafficators. The file also contains the original buff logbook and old registration documents tracing the car's ownership history. Stan West acquired the Rolls-Royce on 15th June 2005 and since then the car has been maintained by P&A Wood. The latter's bills are on file together with numerous old MoTs and other invoices dating back to 1961.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 107

A 1:43 scale limited edition sterling silver model of a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow II by Magna Dove Ltd of London, 1979,sterling silver model of the V8 6750cc Silver Shadow II for The Magna Collection, with opening doors, bonnet and boot and with miniature Spirit of Ecstasy mascot, 12cm long, displayed on a mahogany plinth with sterling silver base and engraved plaques (hallmarked London 1979) and numbered 86 of a limited edition of 1200, contained in original wooden presentation case, the case measuring 30cm wide. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 275

One owner from new1971 Iso Grifo 7.4-Litre Series II CoupéCoachwork by Carrozzeria BertoneRegistration no. HFJ 592NChassis no. 7L/110/3339/DEngine no. 1536T0303CZU•One of only three right-hand drive '7.0-Litre' cars•Unique specification•Original 7.4-Litre 'Can Am' engine•Original five-speed manual gearbox•Dry-stored since 1974Footnotes:'For front-engined machismo at a bargain price, look no further than the 7-litre Iso Grifo – fastest and rarest of all the hybrid, American-engined heavyweights that proliferated in the Sixties.' – Classic Cars. With only 90 made, examples of the ultimate 7.0-litre version of Giotto Bizzarrini's Iso Grifo supercar are rarely offered for sale, and of the few that are, surely none can match the exceptional provenance of the right-hand drive car offered here, which was ordered new by the current owner and has spent the last 47 years in dry storage!Italian 'bubble car' manufacturer Iso joined the ranks of supercar constructors in 1962 with the launch of the Rivolta coupé at the Turin Motor Show. Renzo Rivolta's Isothermos company had begun life pre-WW2 making refrigerators, turning to the manufacture of scooters and motorcycles, under the Iso name, after the war and thence to the Isetta bubble car, which was taken up so successfully by BMW. Styled at Carrozzeria Bertone by the young and up-and-coming Giorgetto Giugiaro and powered by a 327ci (5.4-litre) Chevrolet V8, the four-seat Rivolta employed a steel platform chassis featuring independent front suspension, De Dion rear axle, and disc brakes all round (inboard at the rear). The chassis and running gear were designed by ex-Ferrari engineer, Giotto Bizzarrini, whose company specialised in the production of prototypes for the Italian automobile industry. An engineering graduate and former Alfa Romeo test driver, Bizzarrini was head-hunted by Ferrari in 1957, eventually assuming responsibility for sports car development at Maranello where he worked on such notable models as the 250 GTO. In 1961, he was one of the many senior technical staff that departed from Ferrari following an acrimonious dispute over the company's style of management. His next job was with ATS, and then in 1962 he started his own company, Società Autostar, changing its name to Bizzarrini in 1964. His delight at being asked by Rivolta to produce a 'Ferrari beater' can only be imagined.As Iso and many of its European contemporaries had recognised, the use of a tried and tested American power train enabled them to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Maserati and Aston Martin in performance terms while undercutting them on price. Iso's first supercar set the pattern for those that followed: Bizzarrini-designed chassis, Bertone coachwork, and Chevrolet engines. Future developments included the long-wheelbase, Ghia-styled, Fidia four-door saloon; the Rivolta-replacement Lele; and the muscular, short-wheelbase Grifo.Produced between 1965 and 1974, the 'standard' Grifo used the small-block Chevrolet Corvette V8 engine in all but its final Ford-powered incarnation. Even the tamest Grifo came with 350bhp, which was good for around 160mph, while for the seriously speed addicted there was the exclusive, 427ci (7.0-litre), 'big block' model. Introduced in 1968, the 7.0-litre Grifo incorporated numerous mechanical changes to cope with larger, heavier engine and its monstrous power output. It was readily distinguishable from the regular Grifo by its large bonnet scoop (dubbed 'Penthouse' on account of its shape) necessitated by the taller engine. The factory claimed a top speed of 186mph for the long-legged 7.0-litre Grifo, making it faster than a Ferrari Daytona. Iso also offered the even more powerful 7.4-litre 'Can Am' version of this engine. The latter produced a claimed 390bhp at 4,800rpm, with 500lb/ft of torque available at 3,600 revs. There was also a Corsa (racing) version of the Grifo: the A3/C. Despite the partnership's successes, Rivolta and Bizzarrini soon parted company, the latter going on to re-launch a revised version of the A3/C under his own name in 1965. Between 1965 and 1974 when production ceased, Iso made approximately 412 Grifos (published figures vary), this car being one of only three right-hand drive examples of the ultimate 7.0-litre version. In actual fact, this car goes one better, having been delivered new with the 7.4-litre 'Can Am' engine under the bonnet. It is a Series II model featuring the restyled, sleeker nose with its pop-up headlight covers, and is referred to (with ownership) in the excellent reference work Iso Rivolta - The Men, The Machines by Winston Goodfellow.The elderly gentleman owner ordered the Grifo directly from the factory, specifying the rare 'Can Am' motor; right-hand drive configuration; the five-speed manual gearbox; and a special Blaupunkt radio suitable for reception in Rhodesia where he was living at the time. He chose the Iso rather than a 12-cylinder Ferrari as he wanted the same power but from what he describes as a more reliable V8 power unit. He also ordered a special dual Targa top rather than the sunroof that the factory had advised against, saying it would reduce rigidity. Other notable original features include a leather-trimmed steering wheel; air conditioning; and a heated rear screen with wiper. Reportedly, the Grifo ended up costing roughly the same as a Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. In the event, the owner stopped the car being delivered to him in Rhodesia and went to the factory to collect it, driving back through Europe and Spain to the UK. Over the next three years he used the Grifo in the UK and completed at least one or two trips through Europe and to Spain. During this period Kenlowe cooling fans were added plus a higher-output alternator. The owner recalls having the car serviced and some works carried out at Peter Agg's Trojan company near Croydon.The car was not registered in the UK until January 1975 having been run with Italian plates until the owner put it in the garage in 1974, never to be taken out again! He has a logbook of petrol fills, the last entry being made in 1974, and the car also comes with copies of its original purchase paperwork and correspondence, and a 'Use and Maintenance' manual. At time of cataloguing the car had recorded 20,873 miles and is not expected to be started before the auction. Careful reconditioning and servicing, at the very least, is suggested before returning it to regular use. The black leather interior trim is very good, with no undue signs of wear.Of quite exceptional rarity, and having had only one gentleman owner from new, this spectacular Iso Grifo '7.4' represents an unrepeatable opportunity to acquire a unique example of the very best in Italian Gran Turismo style and performance. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 220

The Stan West Collection1930 Rolls-Royce Phantom II TourerCoachwork by Steve Penny in the style of CarltonRegistration no. SV 9583Chassis no. 100WJ*Pictured in Rolls-Royce - The Derby Phantoms by Lawrence Dalton (page 194)*Restored by Coldwell Engineering in the 1990s/early 2000s*Purchased for the West Collection in 2011*Maintained by Priory Vintage Car Company and P&A WoodFootnotes:The Phantom II was introduced in 1929 as a successor to the New Phantom (retrospectively known as the Phantom I) with deliveries commencing in September of that year. Unlike its predecessor, which inherited its underpinnings from the preceding 40/50hp model, the Silver Ghost, the Phantom II employed an entirely new chassis laid out along the lines of that of the smaller 20hp Rolls-Royce. Built in two wheelbase lengths - 144' and 150' - this new low-slung frame, with its radiator set well back, enabled coachbuilders to body the car in the modern idiom, creating sleeker designs than the upright ones of the past. The engine too had come in for extensive revision. The PI's cylinder dimensions and basic layout - two blocks of three cylinders, with an aluminium cylinder head common to both blocks - were retained, but the combustion chambers had been redesigned and the 'head was now of the cross-flow type, with inlet and exhaust manifolds on opposite sides. The magneto/coil dual ignition system remained the same as on the PI. The result of these engine changes was greatly enhanced performance, particularly of the Continental model, and the ability to accommodate weightier coachwork. Chassis number '100WJ' was completed early in 1930 with Sedanca de Ville coachwork by Barker & Co and is pictured on page 194 of Lawrence Dalton's seminal work: Rolls-Royce - The Derby Phantoms. The first registered owner was Major A Holt of Berkeley Square, London W1. Several other owners followed as can be seen in the R-REC records. Little else is known of the car's history prior to the 1990s when it resurfaced and was purchased by John Cockayne of Coldwell Engineering, Sheffield. At that time '100WJ' had been reduced to a partly dismantled chassis, the body having long since gone. Restored to a very high standard (see photograph on file) the Phantom was approximately 80% completed when it was purchased by the immediately preceding owner from John Cockayne, who then finished the restoration for the new custodian (bills on file). For the latter's first drive – on private property – the chassis was fitted with a seat and a set of borrowed wings for testing purposes. An overdrive unit had already been fitted and it was decided to fit a 'high-speed' crown wheel and pinion to the rear axle as well, to further improve the Phantom's cruising ability. This is said to have transformed the drive, which is now long-legged, effortless and relaxed. Only 1,500 revs (approximately) are required to maintain a speed of 70mph, enabling motorways to be driven comfortably without lorries overtaking. A reserve fuel tank with a capacity of eight gallons further increases the Phantom's long-distance cruising capability.While the foregoing works were proceeding, bodywork options were explored and it was decided to reproduce a lightweight Carlton-style open tourer body with cycle wings, reducing the wheel size to 19' to achieve a lower and sleeker line. Body construction was entrusted to Steve Penny of S Penny Vintage Carriage Bodies in Banbury, and the result is a most attractive motor car built to a very high standard. The Phantom returned to the road in 2003 and had covered some 10,000 miles by July 2011 when it was purchased by Stan West from Bonhams' sale at the Goodwood Festival of Speed (Lot 466). Since then the car has been stored in a bespoke motor house like all the others in Stan's collection, and has been maintained by Priory Vintage Car Company and Messrs P&A Wood (bills on file). According to P&A Wood, '100WJ' is an 'attractive, well prepared, long distance touring car (equipped with) overdrive and many refinements'.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 29

A wooden-cased No.15 'Overseas Touring Spares Kit' for Rolls-Royce and Bentley, 1964,to suit Bentley S2, S2 LWB, S2 Continental, and Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud SII, LWB and Phantom V models, the wooden case with hinged lid, opening to interior with two compartments and lift-out wooden panel, containing various sundry spares and replacement parts for touring on the continent including various boxed bulbs, gaskets, oil filter element, distributor cap, spark plugs, cigarette lighter, drive belts, washers, rings, and other parts for lighting, hydraulic, oil, electrical, steering, fuel and engine systems, with list of parts to lid, completeness unchecked, the case measuring 71cm wide, some light wear and staining to case in places and one catch partially missing to lid. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 272

The property of a gentleman1965 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III Long-Wheelbase SaloonCoachwork by James Young of BromleyRegistration no. AHJ 287CChassis no. CEL 41•One of only 32 long-wheelbase Silver Cloud III saloons•Restored circa 15 years ago by Frank Dale & Stepsons•Offered from an important private collection•Closest inspection advisedFootnotes:'In the twilight of their coachbuilding years, James Young had with these cars reached the pinnacle of excellence.' - Martin Bennett, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Despite the popularity of the 'standard steel' bodywork, introduced when production of Rolls-Royce and Bentley cars resumed after WW2, a steadily declining number of independent coachbuilders continued to offer alternatives. One of the most prominent of these surviving firms was James Young, a company that had established itself among the foremost coachbuilders for upmarket chassis by the end of the 1930s. The Bromley-based carriage-maker had bodied its first automobile in 1908, affiliating itself with a succession of quality marques throughout the 1920s and 1930s before being acquired by the Jack Barclay Group in 1937. Its factory devastated by wartime bombing, the company did not resume exhibiting at the London Motor Shows until 1948, continuing to offer coachbuilt designs of distinction on (mainly) Rolls-Royce and Bentley chassis until the arrival of the unitary construction Silver Shadow/T-Series range in the 1960s. A lack of suitable chassis would force the firm's closure before the 'Sixties decade ended, but in its declining years James Young produced what are widely recognised as its finest creations, this beautiful Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III among them. Launched in 1962, the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud III and its Bentley S3 equivalent employed their predecessors' 6.2-litre V8 engine - though with larger carburettors, new distributor and raised compression ratio - and came with a four-speed GM-derived automatic transmission as standard equipment. Most obvious among many changes from the preceding models was the adoption of four-headlamp lighting, the absence of sidelights from the wing tops, and a slightly lower radiator shell. Inside there was improved accommodation with separate front seats and increased room for rear passengers. The long-wheelbase versions of the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud and Bentley S Series continued after the introduction of the new V8 engine, offering a less expensive alternative to the newly introduced Phantom V limousine. Four inches longer in the wheelbase than the standard saloon, these even more exclusive models usually were fitted out with an internal division. Accompanying chassis card copies indicate that this luxurious Silver Cloud III long-wheelbase saloon was ordered new in 1964 to be sent as a chassis to coachbuilders James Young for delivery in 1965. The Rolls-Royce was sold via H R Owen to their client S Osband & Company of Piccadilly, London W1. The fastidious client specified electrically operated Reuter front seats; no internal division; picnic tables and footrests to the rear; and a central armrest with lid. The car was to be finished in Oxford Blue livery. Originally registered 'CYP 352C', the car was maintained by Hooper Motor Services in London until circa 1973, as evidenced by the substantial quantity of copy receipts on file.Of the 32 Silver Cloud III saloons known to have been built on the long-wheelbase chassis, 'CEL41' must be one of, if not the best, example left in existence. Around 15 years ago it was restored regardless of cost and to concours condition by renowned marque specialists Frank Dale & Stepsons for one of Europe's most prestigious collections of desirable motor cars. The work included, but was not limited to, a complete mechanical rebuild; a bare-metal repaint in Tudor Grey; an interior re-trim in leather-piped West of England cloth; and restoration of the chrome and woodwork. The car was also upgraded with central locking; colour-matched seatbelts; power adjustable seats to the front; and modern stereo equipment, the latter tastefully incorporated into the dashboard. 'CEL41' also comes fitted with power windows and discreet air conditioning, and is offered with a file documenting the restoration process, with all of the bills arranged in chronological order. Since the restoration's completion, the Silver Cloud has been properly maintained within the vendor's collection of other fine cars and used sparingly in recent years, with trips to London mostly chauffeur driven. It is unlikely that any better examples of this rare and elegant Rolls-Royce will ever be offered for sale. 'CEL41' is worthy of the closest inspection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 202

A '1922 Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost' child's car with the 'skiff type' body,bespoke 'vintage' child's car, scratch built model with Steel chassis and axles, powered by a 24volt motor and transaxles giving forward and reverse variable speeds, varnished boat 'skiff type' body, sweeping black wings and polished aluminium bonnet, under which there is a detailed dummy engine, deep buttoned black leatherette seats are accessed by opening passenger door, working side and headlights, nickel plated brightwork. 2 x 12volt batteries are underslung and rechargeable with charger supplied. Tyres 300 x 12 with spoked wheels, overall dimensions Length 225cm long, 91cm high 91cm wide. Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 94

A 1:8 scale scratch-built model of the Kenelm Lee Guinness 1922 Sunbeam 350Hp Land Speed Racer,built by B.G.Swann and signed to the underside, kerbside model, metal construction and body, with cockpit detailing, fitted with solid rubber tyres, finished in olive and silver coloured livery, of the 1922, 1924 and 1925 Speed Record 18.3 Litre V12 aero engine single seater ''DA-E8' , 60cm long, on a black painted wooden display base. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 74

Two pairs of Bentley cuff links,comprising one pair of 9 carat gold by CBCo, hallmarked London 1989, oval with blue enamel Bentley 'Winged B' emblem on one side, chain link, in presentation box; one pair in sterling silver and enamel by Deakin & Francis Ltd, Hallmarked Birmingham 2004, silver Bentley B with spotted enamel oval panel, bar and chain link, in presentation case. (Qty)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

Lot 95

A 1:8 scale scratch-built model of the 1933 Napier-Railton 500 Miles Brooklands Lap Record car,built by B.G.Swann and signed to the underside, kerbside model, metal construction, detailed cockpit, solid rubber tyres, finished in silver coloured livery, depicting the 24 Litre W12 aero-engine car driven by John Cobb to an all-time Brooklands lap record of 143.44mph in 1935, measuring 58cm long, on a black painted wooden display base. Footnotes:This model is a former 1st Prize Winner at the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition, in Class 15.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: â—Šâ—Š £30 + VAT uplift and storage at £6 + VAT per lot per day.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

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