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Click here to subscribeMixed Lot of British and World Coinage; large lot featuring; a Sheffield assay office medallion, struck in sterling silver; an assortment of pre-decimal Irish currency, a tin of old USA coinage; a range of 19th and 20th century European and world coinage; a large amount of pre-decimal British coinage and cupro-nickel crowns; together with an envelope of first-day covers and assorted stamps; housed in a large wooden chest, viewing recommended
Various Georgian and Regency Style Toleware and Papier Mache, including tray, urns, baskets, a pair of 1970s tin glazed earthenware blackamoor posey vases, together with Miscellaneous Household Ceramics, Glass, Metalwares etc. including silver plated items (loose qty and four boxes)
Five Boxes of Miscellaneous, ceramics and glass, silver plate, metalwares, wooden items a ephemara, including postal scales, inkwells, various clothes brushes, Masons ironstone, an oil lamp base, a mahogany box with stencilled lettering ''Velvet'' WW1 embroidered postcards, etc
3x Silver Crowns, Banknotes and a Plated Pocket Watch; crowns comprising: George III, 1820 and (2x) Victoria 1889; all Near Fine and darkly toned; together with 6x Page £1 notes and a Kentfield £5; together with, a plated Oris open-faced pocket watch with attached yellow metal watch chain
Three Victorian Sunderland Glass Dumps, together with an Austrian style cold painted metal lighter formed as a mounted camel, a scent bottle tantalus in mother of pearl and gilt metal case, a cased silver medal, a carved horn and a pair of painted spill vases (one tray)Sunderland Glass Dumps- each with numerous impact fractures and scratches Metal Lighter - Wear throughout, a section of the rains are missingScent Bottle Tantalus -gilt metal mounts are loose and some elements are broken/lacking, all scent bottles are present, one lacking a stopper and three clouded, each with residue of contents remaining.Carved Horn - Large chip to the rim with a 7cm crack emanating from itSpill Vases - with repair to the feet and scratches to the body
A Quantity of Assorted and Later Collectables, including a pair of Ruby glass table lustres, a enamelled Bohemian glass stein, a silver plated biscuit box, a similar conserve dish, stained glass panels, various metal printing blocks and a framed Will with waxed seal (two trays)
A Collection of Silver and Base Metal British Pre-Decimal Coinage, an extensive collection comprising runs of halfcrowns, florins, shillings, sixpences, threepences, pennies and halfpennies, predominately 20th century, includes a small selection of foreign currency, banknotes, (5x) Edward VII coronation medals and (2x) Whitman folders, pennies No. 3 and shillings 1937-1951, both partially complete; all nicely presented in individual coin packets and labelled, contains approx. 1300g of Pre-1947 silver
A Victorian Figured Walnut Fitted Vanity Box, with glass and silver plated accoutrement, together with Tunbridge inlaid box, containing assorted vintage jewellery boxesVanity case top with large crack from right to left upper quarter, large crack running around all four sides near the base, glass bottle (perfume perhaps) base mark to the left of the brass, scuffed and scratched, drawer is a little stiff and doesnt close flush, bottles with plated elements all noticably tarnished, all glass bottles with some cloudingTunbridge box with scratches and wear, hinges replaced, jewellery boxes all a little worn.
A Quantity of Jewellery, including a cameo brooch, stamped '9C'; a garnet and cultured pearl brooch, indistinctly marked; an amethyst scarab ring; a ring stamped 'STERLING; three further brooches (a.f.); and two silver napkin ringsThe scarab ring has a closed back setting.
A Pocket Watch Dial and Verge Movement, signed John Hodges, London, Duplex pocket watch dial and movement signed C.Elisha, London, a silver chronometer standard C G Kelvey, Liverpool, a silver rack lever pocket watch (outer case missing) (4)Verge pocket watch, appears to not have any damage to the movement, balance swinging when shaking the watch from side to side, but stops after a few seconds, the Duplex movement is working, the balance is swinging slowly, the Rack Lever pocket watch, the balance is swining when shaking the watch from side to side, but stops after a few secondsKelvey chronometer - movement not working, the minute hand is missing
A Quantity of Costume Jewellery, including simulated and cultured pearls, a turquoise bead necklace, a peridot bead necklace, various silver gem-set rings, a boxed Rotary wristwatch, a nickel plated ingersoll fob watch and a lady's 9 carat gold rone wristwatch with attached plated bracelet
A Silver Pair Cased Verge Pocket Watch, chain fusee movement signed GC Hatton, Lancaster, both cases with matching silver hallmarks, another Verge Silver Pocket Watch, movement signed Thos Amoore Worthing, (outer case missing), Open Faced Pocket Watch, case stamped 0.800, A Lady's Fob Watch, with case stamped 0.800 and a Gents Quartz Wristwatch, (5)
A Trace Link Bracelet, stamped '9' and '.375; suspending twelve charms including a horse, a cross, an aeroplane, a Royal Silver Jubilee medallion, an 1892 sovereign, an Isle of Man 1979 sovereign, an Isle of Man 1981 sovereign etc; together with A 9 Carat Gold Cross Pendant/CharmGross weight 111.0 grams. Charms hallmarked for 9 carat gold.
A Quantity of Jewellery, including a nephrite bangle, Scottish dirk pins, amber pendants, hardstone brooches, a paste buckle, various silver and white metal jewellery, two eternity rings (one stamped 9CT) etc ; together with A Quantity of Wristwatches, including Sekonda Rotary etc, and A Military Elgin Pocket WatchTwo eternity rings - 4.0 grams.
A Silver Pocket Watch, 9 Carat Gold Wristwatch, Wristwatches, Pocket Watches, Two Second World War Medals, Two First World War Medals, etc9ct gold watch, strap is broken, the second hand is missing, the adjuster working, main spring and balance spring in tact, ticks but only for a short time
A Quantity of Jewellery and Collectables, including cufflinks, belt buckles, silver thimble, silver tie pin on chain, bead work, decorative gilt metal hand mirror, costume jewellery, gents belt buckles, a red and black bead work clip on bow tie, pen knives and other items etc
Supplied new by Henlys in late 1934, this well-travelled SS1 is fresh from long-term ownership and appears to only need some light recommissioning.Forerunner of the 'Jaguar' marque, 'SS' originally stood for the Swallow Sidecar & Coachbuilding Company, which had been founded in Blackpool, England by William Walmsley in 1922. The company branched out into motor manufacture in 1926, its first major success being an attractive sports saloon on the Austin Seven chassis. The design was the work of Walmsley's business partner, William Lyons, whose future Jaguar creations would confirm his reputation as one of the British motor industry's most gifted stylists. The SS1, launched in 1932, is a close-coupled coupé based on the Standard Ensign 16hp. The chassis and body were designed by Lyons; a long bonnet, tiny passenger compartment and helmet-type front wings imply the ultimate in high performance of the time and this is what ultimately created a blueprint for Jaguars of the future, combining sporting good looks with a better-than-average specification. Indeed, so successful was Lyons' new venture that production of Swallow-bodied cars ceased altogether in 1933, and SS Cars Limited was formed, initially as a subsidiary of the Swallow sidecar-building business.For 1934 the SS1 gained a new wide-track chassis and slightly enlarged Standard engines of 2,143cc and 2,663cc, while the body - now available in four different configurations - underwent yet another restyle. In this, its final form, the SS1 remained in production until 1936, by which time 2,503 examples of this ultimate version had been made.The final assembly of this Swallow Sports One (SS1) Tourer on to its Standard Motor Company rolling chassis (#245816) was completed on the 17th December 1934 and, as a late 1934 Model, it benefited from a wider track and a synchromesh gearbox. Finished in Birch Grey with a green interior and a green soft top and powered by a 2,663cc 68bhp straight-six. It was despatched to Henlys, registered MG 3624 and onward to a, rather proud we imagine, Mr L Garton of Surrey.Within the history file there is a ‘Buff’ logbook which lists a further four owners, the last one being a Mr Michael Roberts of Huddersfield, who appears to have written a running commentary on the maintenance of the car from 1981 until 1985. The car at this point was painted red, so presumably had been refinished between 1934 and his purchase.There appears to be a small gap in the car’s history until 1994/5 when it was exported to Germany when its keeper is listed as Herr Frederick Rausch of Langscheid. There is a raft of invoices for works completed between then and c.2008 along with some photographs detailing what looks like an engine rebuild. At this point the car carried the registration plate MK 06333. The SS then returned to the UK and joined a large private Collection, where it remained until recently. We are unsure of exactly when the car’s current silver and silver grey two-tone finish was applied, but it still presents well today. The odometer is reading 8,692 miles which we assume is 108,692 but can’t warrant.The lovely period interior is trimmed in Burgundy Leather with Art Deco ‘sunburst’ door cards and sports its original steering wheel and dashboard including the combined 100mph speedometer and 5,000rpm tach. Externally, the car is just what you would hope to find with decent silver/silver grey paintwork, running boards, chrome wire wheels wrapped in Firestone ‘whitewall’ tyres, a fold-down windscreen, big Lucas 165 headlamps and a chrome badge bar with an early AA badge.The SS is supplied with a large A4 history file containing details of previous keepers, old MOTs etc. and, as mentioned earlier, a lot of information from Herr Rausch during his ownership. Having been in storage for several years, the car will require a certain amount of recommissioning and we invite and encourage interested parties to view this lovely 1930s Tourer and form their own opinion.SpecificationMake: SWALLOWModel: SS1Year: 1934Chassis Number: 248516Registration Number: MG 3624Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 248501Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 8692 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Burgundy LeatherClick here for more details and images
Prepared in Paris by renowned Rolls-Royce racer, James Radley, for the late King Mohammed V of Morocco, this fabulous Carrosserie-bodied Phantom has been subject to a recently finished, no expense spared, long-term restoration that started in 1985.Following the hugely successful 18-year production run of the Silver Ghost, Rolls-Royce was firmly at the forefront of luxury and sporting motorcar production. The Silver Ghost deservedly earned the title 'The Best Car in the World', thanks to the soundness of its design and the painstaking lengths the Rolls-Royce engineers and workmen went to during construction, and it's fair to say that the Ghost’s efficiency, reliability, and superb performance were unmatched at the time. Its reputation laid the foundations for the continued success of the company and, following seven years of development, a new chapter in Rolls-Royce’s story commenced. The 2nd May 1925 saw the arrival of the New Phantom, which later became known as the Phantom I, and featured the introduction of the pushrod-operated, overhead valve engine replacing the side-valve Ghost engine. It produced 33% more horsepower at just over 2,000rpm than its predecessor, thanks to a host of mechanical improvements. Three groups of two-cylinders with detachable heads powered the 7.7-litre six-cylinder offering rapid acceleration and the ability to maintain high speeds for long periods of time 'undreamt of before'. The New Phantom was a great success and was a very worthy successor to the Silver Ghost. Production lasted until early 1930, with a total of 2,269 chassis being produced here, while a little more than 1,200 further chassis were completed at the Rolls-Royce factory in Springfield, Massachusetts. The standard chassis was listed with a price tag of £1,850 and then it was up to the new owner to instruct the coachbuilder of his/her choice to construct coachwork to their taste.This important motorcar, #37LC, has been confirmed by the Ambassador of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco in London in 1985 as being formerly owned by His Late Majesty, King Mohammed V of Morocco. According to correspondence with the Ambassador, the chassis was specially prepared in Paris by James Radley, a phenomenally talented driver for Rolls-Royce who had a series of spectacular wins in Alpine Rallies in a self-prepared Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost. It was fitted with a fabulous cabriolet body by Carrosserie L Gallé before having a later body, based loosely on a paper design by Gallé again, originally for a Bugatti, but built on to #37LC. It was considerably lighter which consequently unlocked huge performance improvements, making the Phantom far more 'racy' with a turn of speed that now matched its looks. The car was owned by His Majesty from 1925-1932 and resided in Paris but is known to have visited London at least once during this period.#37LC was discovered by renowned Rolls-Royce guru Michael Forrest in the early-1980s, and through his knowledge and research into its historical importance, set about restoring the car to its former glory. As with many projects and restorations, the pursuit of perfection can dominate the process, and whilst the project was started in the 1980s, the car wasn’t finished until after Michael Forrest's unfortunate passing when the mantle was picked up by the current custodian with the final touches being made in 2023. A 40-year restoration is extraordinary, but when looking at the car and the exquisite level of detail one can understand why it took so long.The history file is fairly minimal due to the nature of an enthusiast restoration, with the bulk of the paperwork being copies of the original Purchase Order from Rolls-Royce including all specifications as well as parts ordered and required at the time with a huge amount of photos documenting the restoration process.Upon completing the restoration, the car was run up to temperature to check for any leaks or issues and, thankfully, there were none, with the engine reportedly running and driving as beautifully as it looks. Presenting in simply outstanding condition, this fabulous, early Rolls-Royce Phantom I has been restored and rebuilt with absolute perfection in mind. A collage of Dove Grey, Navy Blue, Bakelite, chrome, brass, copper and polished steel, it's simply exquisite, a work of art and an image from the time when men of impeccable taste and unlimited funds met passionate craftsmen with hard-won skills in order to create an automotive statement.With the mammoth restoration completed after 40-years, the car was then displayed with justifiable pride in our vendor's office entrance, with the doors built in afterwards. Unfortunately, this meant that to extract the car in order to prepare it for the sale, the whole front of the office had to be deconstructed, which is a new one for us!Our vendor's goal with #37LC was to complete the restoration correctly to Michael Forrest’s standards, which we can comfortably say has been achieved and with this fabulous project completed, it's now time for this glorious Phantom to move on to its next home. Its sheer style, elegance and unique Royal provenance mean that #37LC would be welcome in any collection of important motor cars, but after 40-odd years of not going anywhere, it would be wonderful to see it out and about enjoying the English countryside.SpecificationMake: ROLLS-ROYCEModel: PHANTOM IYear: 1925Chassis Number: 37LCRegistration Number: BF 9933Transmission: ManualEngine Number: TBCDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Blue LeatherClick here for more details and images
A simply stunning 1927 20hp, one of only two bodied by Brewster as a Brougham de Ville and featured in numerous Rolls-Royce publications. Following World War I, Rolls-Royce abandoned the ‘one model’ policy they had previously employed, and sought to expand within the luxury top tier echelons of the motor car industry and in 1922 the all-new 20hp or Twenty was introduced to their lineup alongside the simply fabulous 40/50hp Silver Ghost.The Twenty was built to reflect Henry Royce’s interest in contemporary trends within the American motor car industry, incorporating a singular construction of engine and gearbox, and featuring the modern innovation of a central ball change gearbox and a 'Hotchkiss drive' rear axle. The smooth and silent 3,127cc inline six-cylinder engine benefitted from being Rolls-Royce's first engine with overhead valves. While the car was well received overall, the three-speed, central change transmission was not well liked, so in 1925 the Twenty was reintroduced with four-wheel, servo-assisted brakes and importantly, a four-speed gearbox with a right-hand, gated gearchange.The 20hp was initially produced to target owner-drivers, but many were sold to customers with chauffeurs, somewhat expected with their clientele at the time. Only the chassis and mechanical parts were made by Rolls-Royce with the bodywork created and fitted by a coachbuilder selected by the owner.This, right-hand drive example, was purchased new, in rolling chassis form, on 31st January 1927 by Mrs A L Sylvester, a resident of the Plaza Hotel, New York and shipped to the USA aboard the SS Laconia. GAJ 15 wears unusual Panel Brougham de Ville coachwork by the respected coachbuilder Brewster, a company acquired by Rolls-Royce of America Inc. in December 1925.Presenting in simply fabulous condition, this wonderful example retains its original body and is one of just two built on the 20hp chassis. Credited to Henry Peter, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux (1778-1868), this style of bodywork is noted for its formal upright and square appearance with a forward curving swage line in front of the rear compartment doors. This style was commonly seen on horse-drawn carriages of the time and, when the motorcar was introduced, many carriage designs were simply adapted by coachbuilders to accommodate an engine at the front as opposed to horses. This formal style is often referred to as a Town Car and would likely have been used for taking the owner(s) to the theatre or opera or other formal occasions. The well presented brightwork is nickel silver, and the style of the vertically striped paintwork is known as Dutch Pink although, in this case, it's undoubtedly red and not pink.Reportedly by Fabergé, the door furniture in the cabin is silver and enamel. The grey cord upholstery is not believed to be original, however, it presents well and the pull-down blinds are silk, albeit expectedly fragile. To confirm the high level of opulence, there is a speaking tube for the passengers to communicate with the chauffeur who sits on black leather seating. The solid artillery wheels present well. GAJ 15 changed hands five times whilst in the USA and was resident in the Powers Automobile Museum in Connecticut in the 1940s and '50s. The car returned to the UK in 1991 and soon after its arrival the engine was stripped and rebuilt before being stored between 2000 and 2005.Within the car's history file there is a list of all its owners in the USA up to and including the immediately preceding owner in the UK. Other documentation includes copies of the original Order Form and Chassis cards, photocopied literature, a quantity of old MOTs and tax discs, copies of previous registration documents, a current V5C and a most impressive quantity of bills for works carried out and parts purchased whilst with previous owners. The car has benefitted from some gentle recommissioning in our vendor's ownership having been purchased from an elderly gentleman who sadly wasn't able to maintain it due to failing health.This exceptional motor car comes complete with tools, jack, hubcap tool, rim lever and special grease gun, etc., all housed under the front seats and has a period-correct, Flying Lady mascot on a correct cap. It also comes with an original instruction book, a full set of keys for ignition, bonnet locks, rear compartment, and the padlocks on the spare wheels and the fuel can. Side-screens for the front compartment are kept in a black bag in the rear compartment. This car is featured in several publications including Rolls-Royce in America by John Webb de Campi; The Rolls-Royce Twenty by John Fasal, and Coachwork on Rolls-Royce by Lawrence Dalton. A die-cast scale model of this particular car has been made by Top Marques of Honiton and an example is included in the sale.With the other car bodied in this style still residing in the USA, and with both examples being owned by the same family in the 1960s, this is a fabulous opportunity to own a very special motor car that epitomises why Rolls-Royce were considered, and remain, the 'Best Car in the World'.SpecificationMake: ROLLS-ROYCEModel: 20HP PANEL BROUGHAM DE VILLEYear: 1927Chassis Number: GAJ15Registration Number: BF 4349Transmission: ManualEngine Number: D5WDrive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 1 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black/Grey Click here for more details and images
Lovely Bullnose Cowley open-tourer that's lived a full life including a little silver screen provenance.One of the best-known and most readily recognised vintage cars, the 'Bullnose' Oxford had its roots in the Edwardian era. The first examples, fitted with 8.9hp White & Poppe engines, were manufactured in 1913, embodying Morris' successful formula of offering technically unexciting but well-built and well-equipped cars at a bargain price. Production at Morris' Cowley factory began in March 1913, and by the end of the year, 393 cars had been sold. The Oxford and its close relation, the Continental-engined Cowley, evolved gradually, both models switching to engines made by Hotchkiss' Coventry subsidiary in 1919. A close copy of the Continental, the Hotchkiss engine was built in 1,548cc, 11.9hp form initially, a larger (1,802cc) 13.9hp version becoming available in 1923. A more conventional flat-fronted radiator replaced the distinctive 'Bullnose' type in late 1926, by which time four-wheel brakes had become standardised on the Oxford chassis. All-steel bodies, built under licence granted by the American Budd concern, were another new introduction that year. Easy to drive and maintain, the Bullnose Oxford was Britain's most popular car prior to the arrival of the Austin Seven and they remained a familiar sight on British roads until well into the 1960s.This beautiful, well-cared for example of a 1924 Bullnose four-seat tourer has led an interesting life. It was used as intended as a private car until 1944 when the War effort necessitated that it was turned into an agricultural lorry. Post-War, it remained as a lorry and was used regularly until 1954 when it took to the fields earning a living as a 'turnip spreader', followed by a year transporting spare parts around a garage before being scrapped in 1965. Salvation arrived in May 1967 when our crumbling Bullnose was rescued from the breakers yard by one Kenneth Watson Bruce Esq. who returned it to good health with a smart four-seat touring body. The result was so impressive that SA 6959 was selected to feature as a 'background car' in the 1969 film “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” starring Gordon Jackson and Maggie Smith and set in Edinburgh. It obviously remained in Scotland as it was subsequently purchased in 1970 by Donal Cameron of the Creagdhu Hotel near Fort William, and used for trips up the Great Glen for his customers, before parting with the venerable Cowley in 1986. Our vendor became the sixth custodian in 2013 and he put his stamp on the car by rebuilding the engine and adding an SU carburettor, a well-known upgrade for this model.The car is accompanied by a small history file, buff log book and a copy of a letter from the Bullnose Morris Club confirming its original numbers and some of its fascinating history. It's very well presented with some nice touches including the original Bullhorn, Klaxon and dash-mounted smokers pipe rack complete with an engraved silver Morris Vesta case. We understand that it drives particularly well considering its advancing age and certainly looks the part. A delightful example. SpecificationMake: MORRISModel: COWLEY TOURERYear: 1924Chassis Number: 44801Registration Number: SA 6959Transmission: ManualEngine Number: 54838Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 9000 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Black LeatherClick here for more details and images
A collection of white metal and silver Abalone mounted jewellery including two pairs of circular earrings, pair of tear drop earrings, hinged bangle and scrolling hinged bangle, circular brooches and bird and shaped leaf brooches, V shaped articulated necklace and pill box. (a lot)
An oak flatware tray containing a collection of a set of six Birmingham silver tea spoons (a/f), seven silver mustard spoons, and an assortment of continental silver and white metal souvenir tea spoons, Epns butter forks and knives, cork screw etc. (a lot)
A large collection of various glassware comprising seven champagne glasses (h- 11cm), nine tumblers (h- 11cm), two sugar jars with cover (h- 13cm), a small crystal vase (h- 11cm), two emerald glass pin bottle (h- 6cm), nine various short stemmed sherry glasses, a Birmingham silver capped glass perfume bottle (h-11cm) and two short wine glasses. (33)
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