2000 BMW Z8 Roadster with HardtopRegistration no. X919 FAJChassis no. WBAEJ11010AF77766*Rare and exclusive limited edition model*Supplied new in the UK*circa 47,000 miles from new*Comprehensive service and MoT historyFootnotes:In recent times many motor manufacturers, particularly those with a significant sporting heritage, have felt the need to reference iconic models from the past when launching their latest. BMW has proved adept at exploiting this 'retro' trend, commencing in 1996 with the Z3 coupé and convertible, the styling of which brilliantly recalled its fabulous '328' sports car of pre-war days. Its next effort along similar lines - the 'Z07' concept car of 1997 - took its inspiration from the post-war Alfred Goetz-designed '507', a luxurious limited edition roadster.The sensation of the 1997 Tokyo Auto Show, the Z07 was received so enthusiastically that BMW took the decision to press ahead with a production version: the Z8. For the most part the Z8 remained remarkably faithful to the original concept, retaining the 507-like twin-nostril front grille and distinctive front-wing vents. A period-style interior had been one of the Z07's most remarked upon features, and that too made it into the Z8.The Z8's body panelling and spaceframe chassis were fabricated in lightweight and corrosion resistant aluminium, while the 32-valve 4,941cc V8 engine, shared with the M5 saloon, was built by BMW's Motorsport division. With 400bhp on tap, the Z8 raced to 100km/h (62mph) in 4.7 seconds and only the built-in rev limiter stopped it from exceeding 250km/h (155mph). Power reached the run-flat tyres via a Getrag six-speed manual gearbox. Needless to say, the Z8 also came with all the modern appurtenances one would expect of a flagship model: traction control, stability control, front and side air bags, GPS navigation, climate control and power operation of the seats, steering wheel and convertible hood all being included in the package. The fact that the Z8 was a low-volume model assembled, for the most part, by hand, enabled BMW to offer customers considerable freedom in personalising their cars. Further enhancing its appeal to collectors, the factory announced that a 50-year stockpile of Z8 parts would be maintained. Despite a (US) launch price of over $128,000, initial demand was so high that a bidding war broke out, with many Z8s selling for well in excess of that figure. By the time production ceased in 2003, 5,703 of these fabulous cars had been built. Supplied new in the UK by Preston Hall BMW, this stunning Z8 Roadster has covered only 47,330 miles from new and comes with comprehensive service history and MoT certificates verifying the mileage. The most recent service was carried out by Sytner, Chigwell in November 2019, since when the car has covered fewer than 100 miles. Finished in silver metallic with red/black leather interior, this superb Z8 comes complete with book pack, leather wallet, two keys, V5C document and MoT to January 2022. A true collectors' BMW.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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1962 Aston Martin DB4 'Series V' Sports SaloonRegistration no. not UK registeredChassis no. DB4/1007/L*Original left-hand drive export model*Delivered new to Sweden*Overdrive transmission*Present ownership since 2007Footnotes:'Performance, controllability and comfort have been combined in the Aston Martin DB4 to make it a highly desirable car: one in which long journeys can be completed very quickly indeed with the minimum of risk or discomfort and the maximum of pleasure.' - The Motor. Classically proportioned and instantly recognisable from the moment of its introduction in 1958, the Touring-styled Aston Martin DB4 established a look that would evolve through the DB5 to the DB6. The DB4's new twin-cam six-cylinder engine displaced 3,670cc, delivering 240bhp, and enabling it to become the first production car capable of accelerating from a standing start to 100mph and back to rest again in under 30 seconds. At a time when few family saloons were capable of exceeding 70mph and took an age to get there, this staggering performance made the DB4 just about the fastest thing on the road, easily the equal of its Italian rivals.Chassis 1007 is an example of the final (fifth) series manufactured between September 1962 and June 1963. It was built on a 3.5' longer wheelbase, like the DB5 that would replace it and allowing for increased leg room and a larger boot. Other improvements included 15' wheels, an electric radiator fan, and the DB4GT-type instrument panel. The accompanying copy guarantee form shows that chassis number '1007/L' left the factory equipped with the optional overdrive; 3.77:1 rear axle ratio; heated rear screen; power aerial; radio housing; steering column distance piece; and a de-carbonising kit. The original colour scheme was Black Pearl with dark grey Connolly leather interior, and the Aston was delivered new in January 1963 to one Svend Tidstrand of Tidstrand Yllefabrik AB in Sweden. In June 2007 the DB4 was sold to the current owner by Brinkert Classic Automobiles of Recklinghausen, Germany and exported from the EU. The car has covered minimal distance since and is likely to require re-commissioning prior to serious road use. A copy of the sales invoice is on file and the Aston also comes with a copy Swedish registration document, and various copy invoices late 1990s/early 2000s. If the car is to remain in the UK it is subject to the low import duty rate of 5% and will require registering. A rare opportunity to acquire a left-hand drive example of this sought-after Aston Martin model.Lot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * N* VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.N If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (CARS) to undertake the NOVA on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £250 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1924 Bentley 3-Litre Speed Model TourerCoachwork by Chalmer & Hoyer (see text)Registration no. EL 8828Chassis no. 425*One of 513 Speed Models made*Known ownership history*Present ownership since 2003Footnotes:W O Bentley proudly unveiled the new 3-litre car bearing his name on Stand 126 at the 1919 Olympia Motor Exhibition, the prototype engine having fired up for the first time just a few weeks earlier. Walter Owen Bentley was already well known for his pre-WWI exploits with DFP cars and the pioneering use of aluminium pistons in their engines; and as an engine designer he was no novice, having been responsible for some of the Allies' most successful aero engines during the Great War. The Bentley 3-Litre's four-cylinder 'fixed head' engine incorporated a single overhead camshaft, four-valves per cylinder, and a bore/stroke of 80x149mm. Twin ML magnetos provided the ignition and power was transmitted via a four-speed gearbox with right-hand change. The pressed-steel chassis started off with a wheelbase of 9' 9½' then adopted dimensions of 10' 10' ('Standard Long') in 1923, the shorter frame being reserved for the TT Replica and subsequent Speed Model. Rear wheel brakes only were employed up to 1924 when four-wheel Perrot-type brakes were introduced.In only mildly developed form, this was the model that was to become a legend in motor racing history, winning the Le Mans 24 Hours in 1924, 1927, 1928, 1929 and 1930, and which, with its leather-strapped bonnet, classical radiator design and British Racing Green livery, has become the archetypal Vintage sports car. Early success in the 1922 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, when Bentleys finished 2nd, 4th, and 5th to take the Team Prize, led to the introduction of the TT Replica (later known as the Speed Model) on the existing 9' 9½' wheelbase, short standard chassis. Identified by the Red Label on its radiator, the Speed Model differed by having twin SU 'sloper' carburettors, a higher compression ratio, different camshaft, and the close-ratio A-type gearbox, the latter being standard equipment prior to 1927 when the C-type 'box was adopted. These engine changes increased maximum power from the standard 70 to 80bhp and raised top speed to an impressive 90mph. Other enhancements included the larger (11-gallon) fuel tank and (usually) André Hartford shock absorbers. Bentley made approximately 1,600 3-Litre models (513 to Speed Model specification), the majority of which was bodied by Vanden Plas with either open tourer or saloon coachwork.Speed Model chassis number '425', with engine number '424', was completed in December 1923 and first owned by one F E B Elton. According to the renowned marque specialist, Dr Clare Hay, the four-seater tourer coachwork has been credited to Vanden Plas but is more likely to be the work of Chalmer & Hoyer (later Hoyal) although not definitely established (see photocopy on file taken from Bentley – The Vintage Years). It has also been suggested that the body is by Park Ward. Copies of the car's original factory records (up to 1937) and a list of subsequent owners are on file also together with numerous invoices dating back to the 1990s when the Bentley was owned by a Mr R Lippiatt of Hampshire. '425' had been in the USA and then Canada from approximately 1968 to 1986, and when brought back to the UK had been issued with the age-related registration 'DS 7420'. The original registration, 'EL 8828', has since been retrieved. The current owner acquired the Bentley in 2003, since when it has been maintained by West Hoathly Garage and more recently by Henal Engineering of Hailsham, East Sussex (see bills on file). The most recent bill (for attending to a water leak) is dated September 2018. More recently the Bentley has been maintained and exercised regularly by a local motor engineer. Driven recently by a Bonhams specialist, the car seemed to be in good running order. A wonderful opportunity to acquire a rare and beautiful 'W O' Bentley with known ownership history.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1930 Aston Martin 1½-Litre International 'Short Chassis' Sports TourerRegistration no. GW 3860Chassis no. L0/92*One of 122 short-chassis Internationals*Known ownership history*Professional engine rebuild in 1993*Eligible for VSCC and AMOC eventsFootnotes:Manufactured by Robert Bamford and Lionel Martin, the first Aston-Martins (the hyphen is correct for the period) rapidly established a reputation for high performance and sporting prowess in the immediate post-WWI years. Unfortunately, the management's concentration on motor sport, while accruing invaluable publicity, distracted it from the business of manufacturing cars for sale, the result being just 50-or-so sold by 1925 when the company underwent the first of what would be many changes of ownership. The foundations were laid for the commencement of proper series production with the formation of Aston Martin Motors Ltd in 1926 under the stewardship of Augustus 'Bert' Bertelli and William Renwick. Built at the firm's new Feltham works, the first 'new generation' Aston Martins were displayed at the 1927 London Motor Show at Olympia. Like his predecessors, 'Bert' Bertelli understood the effect of competition success on Aston Martin sales and sanctioned the construction of two works racers for the 1928 season. Based on the 1.5-litre, overhead-camshaft road car, the duo featured dry-sump lubrication and this feature was carried over to the International sports model, newly introduced for 1929. Built in two wheelbase lengths (102' and 118'), the International was manufactured between 1929 and 1932, mostly with bodies by Augustus's brother Enrico 'Harry' Bertelli. Aston Martin built 136 cars between 1927 and 1932: 14 on the long chassis and 122 on the short International chassis. A contemporary road test of an International recorded a top speed of 81mph with up to 90mph attainable, depending on the axle ratio. The new Aston was soon making its mark on the racetrack, 'Bert' Bertelli and Pat Driscoll winning the Biennial Cup at Le Mans in 1932, one of many competition successes achieved before the International was superseded by the Le Mans and Ulster models. Private owners entered all kinds of competitions, while team drivers included Sammy Davis, Eddie Hall, Cyril Paul and George Eyston. Its chassis number reveals that 'L0/92' was built in December 1930 ('L' indicating December and '0' 1930) while the (copy) chassis card shows that it was not sold until October 1931. The car is listed as 'International Sports 4 Seater. Black body and red wings. Rotax lighting. New type brakes'. The first owner was one J H James of Brookdale, New Southgate, London N11, who appears to have been followed by H O Moore, Royal Engineers Mess, Catterick Camp. According to the old-style continuation logbook (issued 1948, copy on file), the Aston was first registered on 28th January 1932, more than a year after it had been completed. Known subsequent owners are as follows: Mr J W Greenwood of Herefordshire (early 1950s-1970s); Mr P Bevis of Stoulton, Worcestershire (1970s-1986); Mr K P Tankard of West Yorkshire (1986-1987); Mr Roger Ugalde of Exmouth, Devon (1987-1994); Mr John Carey of Malmesbury, Wiltshire (1994-2002); Mr Giovanni Strabiumi, Italy (2002-2009); and then the current vendor from December '09. On file are numerous invoices and correspondence dating back to the early 1950s, including a letter from the AMOC dated 22nd November 2002 confirming that 'L0/92' is an original short-chassis International with its original body and original engine. Arguably the most significant bill (running to some seven pages) relates to a full engine rebuild carried out by consulting engineer David Taylor in 1993 while the Aston was owned by Roger Ugalde. Since coming into the vendor's care the car has been maintained by Orchard Restorations of Maynards Green, East Sussex, their last bill being dated September 2019. Recently serviced, 'L0/92' is 'on the button' and ready to enjoy. Eligible for VSCC and AMOC events, this well documented, fast and highly desirable Vintage-era Aston Martin is one of the nicest examples of the much sought-after International, which is acknowledged as one of the outstanding designs of its era.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Royal Mint- Silver and Britannia Silver coins, 9 various mixed lot comprising 4x London 2012 Sports Collection 50p (Judo, Athletics, Football and Cycling), together with 2010 VE Day £2, 2006 50p George Cross, Britannia 1oz 1999 (reverse Proof), Britannia 1oz 2010 and 2011 half-ounce (9 coins)
* Stereoviews. A group of approximately 200 mostly travel & topographical stereoviews, plus a group of approximately 30 portrait cabinet card photographs, many of politicians and mostly signed, subjects include Lord Milner, Joseph Parker, Lord Salisbury, H.H. Asquith, Earl Londonderry, Lord Avebury, etc., plus a late 19th-century album of albumen prints of British topographical views and three snapshot albums, early 1920s, including Tonbridge Grammar School and Bedford College for Women sports teams' photographsQty: (a carton)
A Selection of Presentation Fire Brigade Medals awarded to Superintendent E. Huxtable, Toowong Volunteer Fire Brigade, Queensland, who served with the Queensland Mounted Infantry in South Africa during the Boer War Comprising two Best Attendance Prize Medals, 33mm, silver, the reverses engraved ‘Toowong V.F.B. Presented to Superintendent E, Huxtable for Best Attendance’ and the years ‘1895-96’ and ‘1896-97’ respectively; A Sports Prize Medal, 33mm, silver, the reverse engraved ‘May Day Sports 1896. Presented by Members to Super. E. Huxtable’; a Toowong Volunteer Fire Brigade Life Member’s Medal, 35mm, silver, the obverse engraved ‘T.V.F.B. Life Member E. Huxtable’; and a Boer War Presentation Medal, 31mm, silver (hallmarks for Birmingham 1899), the reverse engraved ‘Presented by United V.F.B. Brisbane to Trooper E. Huxtable on his departure to S. Africa, 26.2.1900’; together with the West Buckland Devon County School Fortescue Prize Medal awarded to the recipient’s son, 38mm, silver (S. E. Huxtable), generally good very fine (6) £300-£400 --- Edwin Huxtable, a Superintendent with the Toowong Volunteer Fire Brigade, served as 227 Sergeant with the 3rd Battalion, Queensland Mounted Infantry in South Africa during the Boer War. Sydney Edwin Huxtable was born in South Molton, Devon, in 1905, the eldest son of Edwin Huxtable, and was educated at West Buckland School; St. Luke’s College, Exeter; and King’s College, London. A prominent artist, he exhibited at the Royal Academy in 1858-66, and died in Carshalton, Surrey, in 1990.
A German Second War Group of Three. Comprising an excellent condition National Faithful Service Medal, good frosting to the award, undamaged enamel to the swastika with its blue watered silk ribbon and pin back uniform fitting pin. Accompanied by an Armed Forces 4 year Long Service with the gold Kriegsmarine eagle motif affixed to the blue ribbon. An SA Sports Badge in bronze, which has lost the majority of its finish with a replacement pin and re-soldered hook, maker marked on the reverse side in raised relief Feckler of Bernsbach, this is an unusual maker for this award, good condition (3) £70-£90
A German 1936 Berlin Olympics Souvenir Dagger. A mint condition 21cm length knife very similar in construction and design to a Hitler Youth knife. Aluminium hilt, stag grips with Hitler Youth enamel triangle to the centre of the hilt. The blade is excellent, to one side it is maker marked Emil Voos, Solingen, to the opposite side the Coat of Arms of Berlin, the Olympic rings surmounted by a Third Reich eagle and swastika with motto between Zum Ruhme Des Sports Vur Ehre Des Vaterlandes (To the glory of sport in honour of the Fatherland) with its leather washer still intact, in its original scabbard, which is mint condition with all its leather fittings and finally within its original paper bag with all details of the dagger and the maker Emil Voos to the exterior, excellent condition £200-£240 --- This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.
A German Second War Luftwaffe Pilots Soldbuch, Wherpass, and License. A nice grouping comprising the Luftwaffe soldbuch in blue with the image of a Luftwaffe officer Arnulf Harstein. Nice condition soldbuch. Page 4 showing his units from a bomber training school through to serving in the well known transport unit ZBV 600. Page 8 showing service in Africa, much other detail included. The photograph in the soldbuch shows him in full Luftwaffe uniform, hatless. Wherpass photograph in civil dress beginning service as an NCO in a flak artillery unit in 1938. Page 12 and half of page 13 full of all the units he served with from 1939 through to 1943 with annotation at the end of the listing ABGERSCHOSSEN (shot down). Page 21 shows him as a qualified pilot, his only award appears to be the Sports Abzeichen in 1942, he did achieve the rank of Oberleutnant. Accompanied by his linen covered Luftwaffe flying license with photograph as an enlisted man in Luftwaffe uniform, hatless, many details to the flying license. Lastly his unused condition Luftwaffe issued Afrika campaign cuff title, light grey embroidery on Luftwaffe dark blue backing cloth, good condition (4) £120-£160
German Second War Third Reich Paperwork. SS membership card, single card double sided, this is the Unterfuhrer ausweis (NCO) in light green, facsimile signature of Heinrich Himmler on the reverse side, recipient Arno Mehl, SS membership number 424544 of the 27th SS Standarte dated 4 February 1935, photograph of Mehl wearing a form of uniform, not identified with the SS, hatless. DAF membership card, single folded, issued with membership stamps. A Luftsport single linen double sided printed card. DAF sports card to a female. Reich Agricultural Association membership payment card, many stamps to the interior, generally good condition (5) £80-£120
German Second War Third Reich Paperwork. Double card War Invalids Organisation payment card, many contribution stamps, no photograph dated 43. NSDAP double sided linen membership card with photograph of recipient in civil dress, Berlin issued for Gau Gross Berlin. Helper of the NSDAP single card with payment stamps. German Army Red Cross card dated 1940. Hitler Youth membership card, single folded with photograph of a slightly older looking Hitler Youth member dated 1934. Police Service pass, standard Wehrpass size in police green colour. DAF years sports card, hard card cover, issued, no photograph with membership stamps, generally good condition (7) £50-£70
German Second War Third Reich Paperwork. Double folded card for a member of the NSDAP Head Office in Bad Godesberg. BDM membership book with hard card cover, photograph of recipient removed. Reich Sports Organisation membership card to a member of the Deutsche Football Association, photograph of recipient in sports dress with membership stamps. Female RAD membership card with the cover having the identical facsimile of the RAD womans neck brooch with photograph of recipient in uniform dress. German Red Cross members double folded card with membership stamps. Reichluftschutzbund membership booklet issued to a member. Vehicle identification booklet in double folded linen. Arbeits book fully filled out, generally good condition (8) £60-£80
SPORTING INTEREST: A George V Scottish silver quaich by Wilson & Sharp, Edinburgh 1923, on circular base on raised foot with twin handles, inscribed ?Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club Captain?s Prize 1925?,14.8cm wide, together with a small Edwardian silver bowl by James Dixon & Sons Ltd, Sheffield 1903, inscribed ?F.C. MEYER HOUSE SPORTS ETON 1904?, 9.9cm diameter, 6.80ozt (2)Provenance: Ruyton Hall, Shropshire
ORME'S COLLECTION OF BRITISH FIELD SPORTS, Illustrated In Twenty Beautifully Coloured Engravings From Designs By S. Howitt, facsimile edition, large folio, 3/4 leather, green cloth boards, Charles W. Traylen, Guildford, with Aldin (C), A SPORTING GARLAND, Picture In Colour By Cecil Aldin, first edition, illustrated card boards, Sands & Co, London 1902 (at fault), BRITISH SPORTS AND SPORTSMEN - SHOOTING AND DEERSTALKING, limited edition numbered 446/1000, Sports & Sportsmen Ltd, London, and Somerville (E), SLIPPER'S ABC OF FOX HUNTING, first edition, illustrated card boards, colour lithographic plates throughout, Longmans, Green And Co, London 1903 (4)
MIXED SPORTS, selection, inc. programmes, handbooks; football, athletics, golf, table tennis, boxing, rugby, tennis; 1988 Cologne Athletics, 1989 Leeds table tennis, 1993 Ryder Cup, 2014 Martinez v Frampton, 1958/9 Ilford handbook, Lennox Lewis poster, 2001 British Grand Prix, 2005 Vodafone Cup (played at Manchester United) etc., G to EX, Qty.
MIXED SPORTS, selection, inc. programmes, lapel pins; football, boxing, athletics, rugby, rowing, squash, Formula 1, tennis; 2005 Vodafone Cup lapel badges, (played at Manchester United); 1995 rugby World Cup (Scotland v France); Lewis v Akinwande boxing metal badges, 1993 Las Vegas Open golf etc., G to EX, Qty.
MIXED SPORTS, selection, inc. programmes, lapel badges, annuals, glass; boxing, rugby, football, athletics, speedway; England football (signed by Tommy Smith), Oxford United Rags to Riches book; boxing magazines, Speedway Champions No. 2; two engraved Cardiff rugby glasses, 1962 Commonwealth mug, etc., G to EX, Qty.
WATER SPORTS, selection inc. mainly programmes, Powerboat Racing, Bristol Docks (3), 1982, 1984 & 1988, World Offshore 1982, Toyota GP 1981; Waterskiing, Thorpe Park 1981, Tall Ships 1982, World Canoe Championships (1981), Oxford v Cambridge boat race; rowing Almanack 1986 etc., G to EX, Qty
The Badminton Library Bindings: Beaufort (Duke of)ed. The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes, 30 vols., 8vo London 1901 - 1909. With illustrations thro-out each volume, in fine dark green crushed mor., gilt line decorations on spine, bound by The Times Book Club. A very desirable set. (30)* S.N.S.R. - to be collected by Purchaser.
A TAG Heuer Automatic Sports watch 665 713T with automatic self winding mechanism. Water resistant to 200m. Stainless steel case, a cream face with luminous arabic numerals. Separate date display. Brown leather strap. With case and instructions. Watch purchased in 1994. VGC-Mint, little evidence of wear. The watch is running at the time of cataloguing. Please note we do not test for accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve or guarantee the future working of the movement. The movement may need servicing at the buyer's discretion. £80-120
A Longines Legend Diver Automatic watch with automatic self winding mechanism. Stainless steel case, black face and white numeral markers. Separate date display. Black canvas/leather strap. With case, 'Sports Legends' book and packaging.VGC-Mint, little evidence of wear. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing. Please note we do not test for accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve or guarantee the future working of the movement. The movement may need servicing at the buyer's discretion. £600-800
4x quartz watches. A Seiko chronograph sports watch. A Seiko dress watch. A Sekonda Submariner type watch. An England Football Team watch. All boxed with paperwork. VGC-Mint, little evidence of wear. The movements are not running at the time of cataloguing, however please note we do not test for accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve or guarantee the future working of the movements. The movements may need servicing at the buyer's discretion. £40-60
2x Seiko quartz chronograph watches. A Perpetual Calender watch and a Sports watch. Both with leather straps, 3x chronograph dials and date displays. Boxed with paperwork. VGC-Mint, little evidence of wear. The movements are not running at the time of cataloguing, however please note we do not test for accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve or guarantee the future working of the movements. The movements may need servicing at the buyer's discretion. £40-60
An Accurist Sports MB614 'All Terrain' watch with quartz movement. Black face with separate seconds dial and date display. With case. VGC-Mint, little evidence of wear. The movement is not running at the time of cataloguing, however please note we do not test for accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve or guarantee the future working of the movement. The movement may need servicing at the buyer's discretion. £20-40
Company School Ornithological WatercoloursThe exquisitely detailed ornithological paintings seen in the following lots are legacies of the Anglo-Indian relationship fostered at the end of the eighteenth century, when the East India Company expanded its influence across the country. The British colonialists settling in India were fascinated by the exotic flora and fauna they encountered and attempted to document it by commissioning local artists to paint natural history pictures. The artists producing these works came from a range of Indian artistic traditions – Mughal, Maratha, Punjabi, Pahari, Tamil and Telugu. Three distinct schools emerged, first in Lucknow and Calcutta, then later in Delhi. Here we see examples from the Calcutta School at the turn of the 19th century and later examples of ‘Company School’, a term that refers to Indian artists working in a European tradition. The school declined after the 1840s when the practice of painting as a means of documentation was replaced by photography.Calcutta School, c.1800A pair of Indian tree piesnumbered '400' and '399' in Persian (the first l.r., the second l.l.,) both further inscribed l.c., the second with an indistinct inscription in Latin l.l., pencil pen and ink and watercolour, heightened with bodycolour and gum arabicboth 47.6 x 32.8cm (2)Provenance: Christie's London, 'Watercolours and Pictures of Birds', 30 September 1997, lot 17.Condition report: There is possibly a small repair to the paper to the lower left corner of the bird facing left. see image. There are a couple of very minor sports of foxing emerging, see illustrations and a little time staining. Otherwise in generally good order.
A silver teapotCONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, condition of lot is fair.Notably, the item sports at least two repairs to one side, as shown.Item specifics are as follows -Height, 13cmLength, 27cmWidth, 13cmGross weight, 534gOur team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
An 18th century yew wood cushion framed wall mirror with original glass - 57cm x 46cm CONDITION REPORTBy our judgement, lot would benefit from some restoration, but is in a fair condition for its age.Notably, the mirror sports some foxing/flaking to the mirror as shown.Our team of trusted experts are on hand to help and always endeavour to provide an accurate judgement. The ultimate responsibility lies with the buyer however, and we recommend that you make every effort to inspect the lot yourself.To that end, we have provided a number of additional images for your attention.
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