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Islay Mist (Laphroaig) 8 Year Old Believed 1970s Italian import Martini & Rossi. Lightly scuffed label. Level into neck 43% 75cl (1) Bushmills 9 Year Old Believed 1970s Italian import A Sposetti. Level 4cms 43% 75cl (1) John Jameson JJ&S Extra Special Liqueur Dublin Whiskey 12 Year Old Believed 1970s Italian import P Soffiatino. Lightly marked label. Level 4cms 43% 75cl (1)

L S LOWRY, FRAMED PENCIL SIGNED LIMITED EDITION PRINT- THE LEVEL CROSSING, BURTON ON TRENT, APPROXIMATELY 45cm x 60cm

A Zenza Bronica SQ-A SLR 6 X 6cm Camera, no. 1235410, body G, single shutter speed working only, a Zenzanon-S 80mm f/2.8 lens, heavy dust, P, three film backs, a Polaroid film back, a waist level finder and a Bronica Speed Grip S, A/F

Superb Gold Half-Guinea Dated 1691 of William and Mary, ex Norweb CollectionWilliam and Mary (1688-94), gold Half Guinea, 1691, second conjoined busts right, legend surrounding, GVLIELMVS. ET. MARIA. DEI. GRATIA, toothed border around rim both sides, rev. second crowned quartered shield of arms, date either side of crown, MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. ET. REGINA. weight 4.19g (Schneider 476; MCE 163; S.3430). Lightly toned with underlying brilliance, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as MS62. NGC certification 4862558-006The year 1691 represents the second lowest calendar year output of gold coin across all the denominations that year and was perhaps a result of a fluctuating gold and silver price level as war had broken out with France in 1689. The total output for the year was £54,497. The Roettier brothers James and Norbert, were responsible for the engraving of the coin dies and the joint portrait of William III and Mary II facing right together. Provenance: Ex Mrs E. M. H. Norweb Collection, part 2, Spink Coin Auction 48, 13th November 1985, lot 463. Ex Samuel King Collection, Spink Auction 173, 5th May 2005, lot 133.

1 DOUBLE MAGNUM BOTTLE CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD GRAND CRU CLASSE PAUILLAC 1959 (LEVEL AT VERY TOP SHOULDER - VTS), one owner since purchase “en primeur” in early 1960’s (through either Berry Brothers or The Wine Society) and stored in an ideal cellar. This ‘iconic’ DM has come from the Private Collection of the late philanthropist and Businessman Sir John Zochonis, one time Lord Lieutenant of Greater Manchester and Chairman and CEO of The Cussons Soaps empire. This Double Magnum, as a typical early 1960’s release when the presentations for large formats were hand-applied, is in excellent condition and has recently been taken to Bordeaux for appraisal. A full report from the Technical Director of Chateau Lafite is available. The label is intact and partially “cellar-soiled” and the lower part of the capsule also shows minor damage. The Ultimate 60th Anniversary item.

1 BOTTLE MARTELL 3 STAR COGNAC FROM 1940'S, in excellent condition with full intact label and showing high fill level for age.

A GEORGE V SILVER WAITER, of circular form, pie crust edge, engraved 'D' to centre, on four short cabriole legs with hoof feet, the underside with presentation inscription, makers Barker Brothers, Chester 1912, diameter 20.5cm, approximate weight 11ozt, 342 grams, together with a late Victorian silver twin handled double lipped cream jug of baluster form, gilt interior, maker Samuel Walton Smith, London 1897, height 7.3cm, approximate weight 5.3ozt, 165 grams, an Edwardian silver cream jug with bobbin style rims, 'S' scroll handle, baluster body and circular foot, maker William Adams, Birmingham 1906, height 14.3cm, approximate weight 4.6ozt, 145 grams and three various silver cruet items, various makers and dates, including Chester 1901 and 1906, approximate gross weight 6.6ozt, 206 grams, with a silver plated condiment spoon (7) (condition: waiter engraved back and front, also surface scratches, sits level on a flat surface, double lipped jug has one slightly mishapen spout with a small split between the rim and the lip which doesn't extend beyond the join, baluster cream jug has rubbed marks, several dints under the pouring lip, the pepperette has a wobbly foot and a large dent as well as rubbed hallmarks, oval salt interior is corroded, blue glass liner has several small chips, mustard pot cover is loose at the hinge and cover slightly mishapen, blue glass liner has two chips to the rim)

A BOTTLE OF EXTREMELY RARE WHISKY, which is an Offilers' Finest Liqueur Special Reserve Scotch Whisky, bottled by Offilers Brewery Limited, Derby, possibly in the 1940's or early 1950's, 70% proof, 26 2/3 fl. ozs, fill level upper shoulder, seal intact

AN EARLY 20TH CENTURY SILVER SAUCE BOAT, of oval form, wavy rim, 'S' scroll handle, on three shell capped cabriole legs with hoof feet, makers Edward Barnard & Sons Ltd, London, possibly 1906, date letter rubbed, approximate weight 11.8ozt, 368 grams, together with six silver and white metal teaspoons (7) (condition: marks on sauce boat rubbed and partially rubbed, sits level on a flat surface, otherwise condition seems good)

A VICTORIAN SILVER GILT TWIN HANDLED VASE, of baluster form and engraved with ferns, bearing a presentation inscription 'Presented To The Rt. Honble William Cowper M.P On His Retirement From The Representation in Parliament for The Borough of Hertford By Their Constituents & Friends As A Mark of Their High Esteem And In Acknowledgment Of His Services During An Uninterrupted Period of 33 Years 1868', crest engraved on opposite side, maker S. Smith & Son (Stephen Smith), London 1868, height 31cm, approximate weight 42ozt, 1307 grams, Footnote: William Cowper 1811-1888 was the second son of 5th Earl Cowper of Brocket Hall, Hertfordshire, his mother married Prime Minister, Lord Palmerston after she was widowed, William Cowper's uncle was Prime Minister, Lord Melbourne and during the course of his career he was a private secretary to Melbourne as well as being a junior minister in his step father's government, groom in waiting to Queen Victoria, as well as holding positions on the Board of Health and The Board of Works (condition: the base is not sitting completely level on a flat surface, some wear to gilding, surface scratches and several dints)

A BOTTLE OF EXTREMELY RARE WHISKY, which is an Offilers' Finest Liqueur Special Reserve Scotch Whisky, bottled by Offilers Brewery Limited, Derby, possibly in the 1940's or early 1950's, 70% proof, 26 2/3 fl. ozs, fill level mid-lower neck, seal intact

A VICTORIAN SILVER TWIN HANDLED DOUBLE LIPPED SAUCE BOAT, of shaped rectangular form with wavy rim, on a stepped oval base, makers S. Smith & Son (Stephen Smith), London 1885, length lip to lip 20cm, approximate weight 11.7ozt, 365 grams (condition: sits level on a flat surface, surface scratches, one handle has a black rough patch, similar patch around foot rim)

1970’s Fisher Price (Belgium) 930 Three Level Garage, complete with working lift, 4 cars, figures, in very good unboxed condition.

RAF WW2 Original 617 (Dambuster) Squadron & 9 Squadron Crashed Lancaster Photographs.These are original RAF photographs printed on official Air Ministry Paper. Depicting Lancaster KC-Y (taken at ground level) flown by S/Ldr Wyness DFC. ... 3x Lancaster 'KC-B' flown by F/Lt Stewart Ross (617). These images are air to ground showing the Lancaster after a forced landing. ... Similar flown by F/O Keeley (9). ... Similar flown by F/O Morrison (9). ... Accompanied by three photographs showing the Mohne Dam after the raid by 617 Squadron. All the crashed Lancaster Bomber photographs were taken around the 12th September 1944. Both 617 & 9 Squadrons were tasked for a 'Tallboy' operation and were flying to a Russian airfield for refuelling. four of the Lancasters ran out of fuel and were forced to make a wheels up forced landing, while S/Ldr Wyness Lancaster made a crash landing at Kegostrov airfield.

ROCK / POP - LPs/10"s/DVDs. Stirrin' collection o around 150 x LPs with a few 10"s and DVDs. Titles/artists/bands include Bruce Springsteen Born In The USA (CBS 11 86304, Picture disc), Queen Sheer Heart Attack (EMI EMC 3061, Ex+/Ex+), Queen A Night At The Opera (EMI EMTC 103, Ex+/Ex+), Michael Jackson Bad, The Sisters Of Mercy, Meat Loaf, Eric Clapton, Dire Straits, Electric Light Orchestra, Robert Palmer, Level 42, Dr. Hook, Nazareth, Europe, Climie Fisher, Renaissance, Eagles, Mud, Rita Coolidge, Ray Sawyer, Carpenters, Dan McCafferty, Roy Orbison, Pseudo Echo, Heart, Jennifer Rush, Climie Fisher, Bangles. Condition es generally Ex to Ex+.

CD COLLECTION - DANCE/ROCK & POP. Keep the party going with this interesting mixed collection of around 300 x CDs (including box sets which are counted as '1'). Artists/titles include My Sounds series, The Annual 2007, The Best Disco In Town, THe Rolling Stones, The Who - Thirty Years Of Maximum R&B, A Complete History Of Dance 1989-2004, SPandau Ballet, The Sweet, THe Beatles - Anthology series, Black Sabbath, Sounds Of The 70's and DAnce Zone Level SIx. Condition is generally excellent.

A late 19th century mercury wheel barometer with thermometer and hygrometer and level feature to the base by S Lelli of Newport (af), approx. 95cm high

Collection of miscellaneous medical instruments, including two cased sets of Urology Sound Instruments, set of scalpels, Sikes's Hydrometer in a fitted case, S Maw & Thompson Magneto- Electric Machine, parallel rule and a spirit level.

L S Lowry (1887-1976), 'Level Crossing - Burton on Trent', a limited edition print, 161/850, signed in pencil lower right, with Fine Art Trade Guild blind stamp lower left, published in 1973, 41 x 56 cm, framed.

Black & White 1950's full bottle of Scotch Whisky bottled by James Buchannan & Co. Ltd., Glasgow, Scotland with spring cap. Fill level & condition are both very good - no shrinkage seen

A bottle of Martell Cognac Three Star Brandy, Spring Cap blue label, probably 1950's. Old blue inked label, 70% proof.Condition; labels torn and discoloured, level lower neck upper shoulder

Vinyl - Rock, Punk, Pop - Collection of 23 LP's and 11 45's to include Pink Floyd, The Sweet, Level 42, The Stranglers, The Police and others. Sleeves & Vinyl VG+

A Nivellator, Phillips pocket surveyor plus Cooke & Sons brass level gauge

BATTLE OF BRITAIN RAF Escaping Society Escape from Yugoslavia cover signed by Lothar Lau who took part in the Polish campaign as a member of StG77 then the Battle of Britain as a Staffelkapitän with 8 StG2 “Immelmann” with distinction over Britain and then the Balkan and Crete campaigns. In 1941 he sunk a Soviet cruiser near Kronstadt after which he saw service in the Crimea. Lau s war came to an end on 22 January 1945 when he was shot down during a low level attack in his Ju87 in Silesia and taken prisoner. He returned to Germany in 1950. RAF WW2. Good condition Est.

6 Hornby O Gauge Accessories. Hornby Series - 'Windsor' Railway Station. Example with 1920's style car, opening doors and fixed roof, complete with both platforms. Plus a Signal No.2 and Turntable No.1 Plus a later issue No.1 Level Crossing, Platform Crane in grey, red and cream and a small No.1 Water Tank. All boxed, some wear. Contents GC-VGC some marking to Level Crossing, mostly light age wear to others. £70-100

A 1995 Mercedes-Benz S500 W140 coupé , registration number M830 BNO, metallic grey.The W140 S class saloons and coupés were the flagship models of the mid to late 90s. The S500 had over 300bhp on tap which endowed the handsome coupé with immense performance and road presence. The level of comfort was also top drawer featuring close assist double glazed doors, dual zone air conditioning and full nappa leather plus all the usual electric conveniences. This particular S500 coupé is finished in a subtle shade of grey which complements the full black nappa leather interior and comes direct from a private collection. Imported from Japan the coupé has only covered a very low 31,000 miles with supporting history which could possibly make it the lowest mileage example available on British roads. Our vendor is the only registered Britain keeper, will have the car serviced prior to the auction and advises us that the car is in very good condition in all regards and driving well. This modern classic offers tremendous value at the guide price and is only been offered for auction due to our client reducing his collection. V5C, MOT to April 2020 See illustrationsAll lots in this sale are sold as is and bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Please read our terms and conditions.

An Early Boxed Mamod SR 1 Spirit-fired Steam Roller, with non-reversing engine, polished aluminium rolls, whistle, level plug, scuttle and vapourising lamp, F-G, generally grubby, drive belt u/s, box missing one flap and slightly faded

1950's Mincer & a 'magic marmalade cutter', large brass inkwell, Vietnamese plastic water bottle, junior snooker balls, J Rabone & Sons spirit level

A GEORGE V SILVER FOUR PIECE TEA SERVICE, of octagonal baluster form, 'S' scroll handles, ebony fitments to teapot and hot water jug, on four open scrolled feet, makers Northern Goldsmiths Co, Sheffield 1918, approximate weight 54.6ozt, 1698 grams (4) (condition: sugar bowl and hot water jug do not sit level on a flat surface, teapot and milk jug have slightly uneven feet, teapot interior shows use, teapot lid not closing completely flush, all pieces have light surface scratches and a few minor dints, especially the hot water jug)

A GEORGE V SILVER SAUCEBOAT, of oval form, wavy rim, 'S' scroll handle, on three cabriole legs with shell knees and hoof feet, makers Reid & Sons, London 1923, together with an Elizabeth II silver rose bowl, with removable grille, lion mask ring handles, stepped circular foot, makers mark rubbed, Birmingham 1966, diameter 15.5cm, a cased set of six silver handled tea knives (case damaged), approximate gross weight 23.9ozt, 745 grams (parcel) (condition: sauceboat and rose bowl both sit flat on a level surface, some minor dints, surface scratches, cutlery and flatware in mixed conditions)

A VICTORIAN SILVER PLATED THREE PIECE TEA SERVICE, of baluster form, embossed foliate decoration, with 'S' scroll handles and eagle mask spout, makers Elkington & Co (3) (condition: heavily tarnished, jug not sitting level on a flat surface, wear to gilt interiors)

A BOTTLE OF 'BLACK JOE' ORIGINAL JAMAICA RUM,, 1960's bottling, fill level mid neck

FOUR BOTTLES OF SINGLE MALT, comprising a bottle of Aberlour 'St. Droston's Well' Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky aged 10 years, 40% vol. 70cl, fill level low neck, a bottle of Glen Deveron Pure Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky aged 10 years, 1994 distillation, 40% vol. 70cl, fill level lower neck, a bottle of Auchentoshan, triple distilled, Single Lowland Malt Scotch Whisky, 10 years old (we believe a 1980's bottling) 40% vol. 75cl, fill level lower shoulder and a bottle of Old Fettercairn Single Highland Malt Scotch Whisky 10 years old, 43% vol. 70cl, fill level high shoulder (all bottles seals are intact, including the Auchentoshan, and all are boxed) (4)

A collection of seventeen Tennis Medals awarded to Cyril Eames, a leading players of the 1920's, comprising Lawn Tennis Association Mens Inter-County Hard Courts Championship Surrey: three bronze Runner-Up medals 1923-4, 1925 & 1926, a silver Winners medal 1920-21, a silver Winners medal 1921 - 2, a silver Winners medal 1926-27, a silver Winners medal 1927-8; a silver Winners medal 1928-29; Surrey County L.T.A. a silver Winter Mens Pairs Winners Medal with A. Stevens 1920-21, a silver Mens Open Level Doubles Winners Medal with G.R.O. Crole-Rees March 1928, a bronze Mixed Level Doubles 2nd prize with Mrs R Lycett 1928; The Lawn Tennis Hard Court Championship of Great Britain: a silver Mens Doubles Runners-up medal 1930 with J.H. Wheatcroft, one bronze 1925 Mens Doubles Semi-Finalist with G.R.O. Crole-Rees, one bronze Mixed Double Semi-Finialist with Mrs CK Pitt, one bronze 1926 Mens Singles Semi-Finalist, one bronze 1929 Mixed Doubles semi-Finalist with Mrs M Watson, one bronze 1930 Mixed Doubles Semi-Finalist with Miss E.H Harvey; a bronze 1928 Surrey County L.T.A. Mixed Level Doubles 2nd prize with Mrs R Lycett; sold together with a postcard featuring the H.R.H. The Duke of York, (18)Mr Cyril Eames was a specialist in Doubles, a Davis Cup Player, Semi-Finalist Doubles French Open 1925, Won British Hard Court Doubles 1929. He also coached The Duke of York Future King George VI who played at Wimbledon in 1926.

35mm SLR with half case, 3 lenses, accessory finder, bag, extended literature.�Beseler Topcon Super D was the combat camera for the US Navy and the US Airforce from the 1960's to the 1980's after winning a competitive test with the Nikon F and several other Japanese and German cameras. This incredibly diverse lot includes: secondary Waist-Level Finder with case and original box;�35mm�f3.5 RE.Auto-Topcor lens with original leather case, caps, box; 100mm f2.8 RE.Auto-Topcor with original leather case, caps, box; and attached�RE.Auto-Topcor 58mm�f1.8 with front cap. LeMans SE bag also contains original manual, several promotional pamphlets and lens guides, a 20 page review and report magazine published about the Topcon D, and a large, fold-out full color folio detailing the Topcon D innovations and several other Beseler models. Condition-wise, the body itself appears quite good overall, with film advance/shutter cock and shutter release occurring reliably at all speed settings- Bulb hold-open works as expected, counter advances, aperture stop down, opening and closing, etc- all appear normal. Speeds are untested, CLA necessary. The attached 58mm prime shows some mild scuffing to front element and has not been fully inspected for fog or dust- aperture slow to close, may require CLA. 35mm and 100mm appear extremely dust free, in VF to EXC condition, with fast, oil-free aperture operation, well-greased focus helicals, and no obvious signs of fogging. All cameras sold by Whitleys Auctioneers are not tested for CLA or electronic/meter functions, but basic condition inspections have been performed. Issued: 1963 Dimensions: 13"L x 9"D x 9"H, in case Manufacturer: Beseler Topcon Country of Origin: Japan Condition: Age and use related wear

In original leather carry cases; brass, black lacquer; working.This set of US-made, Dietzgen surveying tools would have been at home in the pocket of any serious surveyor, contractor, or forestry servicemen when they made nearly a century ago- the topographic abney/inclinometer level has working vernier and spirit level, and measures rise and slope grades by sight; and the lensatic�hand level scope quickly and simply allowed a surveyor to sight the horizon by way of a clever half mirror and spirit bubble. Each appointed to its leather field case and sporting the 19th�century standard decor of black lacquer and brass, these handsome, vintage scientific/outdoorsman instruments would be at home in any consummate�collection- or back in the field, for another 100 years of service. Artist: Dietzgen Issued: Mid 20th c. Dimensions: 7"L x 3.5"W x 1.25"H, longest Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age and field-use related wear. Some of leather stitching is giving way

Matthews Teleheight tool in case w. directions; hand level, case.Two indispensable�tools for the 19th�century surveyor or logger on the go- a solid brass Keuffel�& Esser�Co. of New York hand level, which can sight objects perfectly level to the horizon; and a W.N. Matthews Corp of St. Louis, Mo "Teleheight"- an ingenious pocket tool which uses the fundamental qualities of trigonometry and a single bubble level to allow surveyors, forestry services or curious bird watchers to quickly ascertain the height of an object or tree by sight.� Both vintage tools include their original leather carry cases; and the Matthews includes handy directions for how to use it.� Issued: Mid 20th c. Dimensions: 7"H, longest Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age and use related patina throughout; one case missing its loop

Chrome plated dual dispenser with original fortune cards, key.Produced in the 1950's by�F. E. Erickson Co. Inc. of California, this vintage piece of amusement is a quintessential icon of googie�diner memorabilia. Plated in chrome, and featuring "Madam X", the machine bids one to insert a penny and pull the level- dispensing a paper fortune which also contains an answer to a yes or no question.� Filled with numerous randomized tickets, and featuring the original key to access the pennies/fortune stack, this piece still functions; along with its sprung, dual napkin dispensers and a set of clips on the back to hold your favorite greasy spoon diner menu of choice.� Issued: 1950s Dimensions: 7"L x 4.5"D x 6"H Edition Number: 1928 Manufacturer: F. E. Erickson Co. Inc. Country of Origin: United States Condition: Age related use and wear

PROUST MARCEL: (1871-1922) French Novelist and Essayist. Best known for his major novel A la Recherche du Temps Perdu (`In search of Lost Time´). A good A.L.S., `Marcel Proust´, two pages, 8vo, two sheets written to the first and third page, n.p. [Paris], n.d. [1913], to a friend, in French. Proust tries to meet urgently his correspondent and states `I have allowed myself to make you call at home…They responded that you were at Madame de St Marceaux´s home. If by any chance between 9h1/2 and midnight you walk by close to my home (102 B[oulevar]d Hausmann, 2nd level without entresol, (two levels in total) it would be priceless for me if before sending my letter related to my book I could get your advice on the terms.´ and further saying `I am telling you what it is about in order that you do not think it is a honour affair..´ folded, otherwise VG £4000-6000

INDIE/NEW WAVE/ELECTRONIC/HIP HOP/DANCE - 12"/LPs. Mega mix of around 95 x 12" with LPs suitable for all occasions! Artists/titles include The Astronauts - Peter Pan Hits The Suburbs (Bugle/Genius Records Genius 001 - neat VG+ record/VG sleeve a little frayed), The Stranglers inc. Dreamtime and Live (X Cert), The Jesus And Mary Chain - Automatic, Various -Cool Struttin' Vol. One, The Wedding Present, Various - Dance Music The Best Of British Jazz Funk, Jackmaster Vol 1, The Egg -Travelator, New Fast Automatic Daffodils, David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Let's Active, Yachts - S/T (RAD 19 original with 7", blue stripes on sleeve), The Railway Children, The Alarm, A-ha, Pet Shop Boys, Kraftwerk, Pet Shop Boys, Laurie Anderson, The Christians, Level 42, Adam & The Ants, Blondie, Eurythmics, Various - Global Bass Vol. 1, and 2Pac. Condition is generally VG to Ex.

POP 12"/LPs. A collection of approximately 100 x 12" including some LPs with artists/titles to include Spandau Ballet (x2)- The Twelve Inch Mixes, The Singles Collection, ABC - Absolutely, Don Henley (x2) - The End Of Innocence, Building The Perfect Beast, Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Relax, Miami Vice soundtrack, Stephen Tin Tin Duffy - The Ups And Downs, Wet Wet Wet - Popped In Souled Out,Bananarama - Greatest Hits Collection, Belinda Carlisle - Heaven On Earth, Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms, Level 42 (x2) - A Physical Presence, World Machine, Toto (x2) - IV, Isolation, B-52'S - Roam, ABC - Be Near Me, Pet Shop Boys (x2) - West End Girls, Love Comes Quickly, Duran Duran - Carnival, Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme, Steve Winwood - Valerie, George Michael - I Want Your Sex, Don Henley - All She Wants To Do Is Dance, Daryl Hall - Dreamtime, Simple Minds - All The Things She Said, Debbie Harry - French Kissin, Cutting Crew - (I Just) Died In Your Arms, Climie Fisher - Love Changes (Everything), Carol Hitchcock - Get Ready, INXS - Devil Inside, Jimmy Barnes & INXS - Good Times, Kirsty MacColl - Walking Down Madison, Level 42 (x2) - To Be With You Again, Hot Water , REO Speedwagon - One Lonely Night, ABC (x2) - The Look Of Love, When Smokey Sings, Simple Minds (x2) - Speed Your Love To Me, Up On The Catwalk, Wang Chung - Let's Go, Duran Duran - All She Wants Is, Frankie Goes To Hollywood (x3) - War, Warriors (Attack), Two Tribes, The Cars - Drive, Falco (x4)- Rock Me Amadeus, Vienna Calling, Jeanny, Simple Minds - Alive And Kicking, Spagna - Every Girl & Boy, Stephen Tin Tin Duffy - Kiss Me, Simply Red - Stars, Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me), Swing Out Sister (x3) - Twilight World, Breakout, Breakout (ltd edition), Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling, Wilson Phillips - Hold On, Nik Kershaw - Wouldn't It Be Good. Condition generally Ex - Ex+.

A Hornby Meccano 1940's Tin Train Railway to include fourteen open and closed wagons, five passenger carriages, an M1 Locomotive, an M1 Locomotive AF, signal box, level crossing, turn table and a selection of track.

Large tray mainly Hornby '0' gauge items, 4 x post war no. 1 coaches including 2 x LNER 1st/3rd (G), LNER pass brake (G), no. 41 1st/3rd (G), prewar LMS pass brake, GWR no. 1 1st/3rd (P), M1 Pullman Marjorie (G-BG), M1 Pullman Aurelia (G-BG) refinery tank (G), no. 50 goods brake (F), 2 x Mettoy BR goods brakes, Japanese Union Pacific believed 'S' gauge (G), R/H only double symetrical pre-war clockwork point in box for a pair (G), 2 x R/H 2' radius C/W points and one L/H, no. 1 level crossing (G-BF)

[RAF, Dunkirk, Battle of Britain] A period document of considerable historical import, being a typewritten letter from Air Chief Marshal Hugh Dowding to the Under Secretary of State, Air Ministry, dated 16 May 1940, ten days prior to the evacuation of the BEF from Dunkirk, and giving a powerful insight into Britain's plight at this time and the struggle to balance military resources in the defence of Britain. Dowding advises "as a matter of paramount urgency the Air Ministry will consider and decide what level of strength if [sic] to be left in the Fighter Command for the defence of the country, and will assure me that when this level has been reached, not one fighter will be sent across the Channel however urgent and insistent the appeals for help may be. I believe that, if an adequate fighter force is kept in this country, if the fleet remains in being, and if Home Forces are suitably organised to resist invasion, we should be able to carry on the war single handed for some time, if not indefinitely. But if the Home Defence Force is drained away in desperate attempts to remedy the situation in France, defeat in France will involve the final, complete and irremediable defeat of this country. Approx 32 x 20 cm[Full transcript "To: The Under Secretary of State,Air Ministry,London,W C 2   Headquarters, Fighter CommandRoyal Air ForceBentley PrioryStanmoreMiddlesex SECRET FC/S.1904316 May, 1940 Sir, I have the honour to refer to the very serious calls which have recently been made upon the Hone Defence Fighter Units in an attempt to stem the German invasion on the Continent. 2. I hope and believe that our Armies may yet be victorious in France and Belgium, but we may have to face the possibility that they may be defeated. 3. In this case I presume that there is no-one who will deny that England should fight on, even though the  remainder of the Continent of Europe is dominated by the Germans. 4. For this purpose it is necessary to retain some minimum fighter strength in this country and I must request that the Air Council will inform me what they consider the minimum strength to the be, in order that I ma y make my disposition accordingly. 5, I would remind the Air Council that the last estimate which they made as to the force necessary to defend this Country was 52 Squadrons, and my strength has now been reduced to the equivalent of 36 Squadrons. 6. Once a decision has been reached as to the limit on which the Air Council and the Cabinet are prepared to stake the existence of the country, it should be made clear to the Allied Commanders on the Continent that not a single aeroplane from Fighter Command beyond this limit will be sent across the Channel, no matter how desperate the situation may become. 7. It will, of course, be remembered that the estimate of 52 Squadrons was based on the assumption that the attack would come from the eastwards except in so far as the defences might be outflanked in flight. We have to face the possibility that attacks may come from Spain or even from the North Coast of France. The result is that our line is very much extended at the same time as our resources are reduced. 8. I must point out that within the last few days the equivalent of 10 Squadrons have been sent out to France, that the Hurricane Squadrons remaining in this country are seriously depleted, and squadrons which are sent to France the higher will be the wastage and the more insistent the demand for reinforcements. 9. I must therefore request that as a matter of paramount urgency the Air Ministry will consider and decide what level of strength if [sic] to be left in the Fighter Command for the defence of the country, and will assure me that when this level has been reached, not one fighter will be sent across the Channel however urgent and insistent the appeals for help may be. 10. I believe that, if an adequate fighter force is kept in this country, if the fleet remains in being, and if Home Forces are suitable organized to resist invasion, we should be able to carry on the war single handed for some time, if not indefinitely. But if the Home Defence Force is drained away in desperate attempts to remedy the situation in France, defeat in France will involve the final, complete and irremediable defeat of this country. I have the honour to be,Sir, Your obedient Servant H C T DowdingAir Chief MarshalAir Officer Commanding – in – ChiefFighter Command,Royal Air Force"]

A collection of Smoking related items: 25 original unopened Silk Cut Cigarette in packets of 5's with outer carton: 9 cigars in unopened packets: wooden ashtray with inset Jamica farthing to bottom: pocket spirit level: three penknives for pipe cleaning: two Ronson ciagrette lights and one other Polo lighter by UL: Hallmarked Silver cigarette box weight inc wood liner 0.25 grams.

A Chinese embroidery with four symbols, peacocks in a fir tree with peonies at ground level, probably 1930's

MGTF Sports Coupe Registration number: VA03 WCV First Registered: 17-08-2003 Mileage: 82485 Engine Size: 1588cc Colour: Blue Engine Number: 16K4FP23106671 Chassis Number: SARRDMBEB4D621907 V5C present By 1991, Rover was working of a new mid-engined sports car similar in size (and expected to be similar in price) to the recently launched Mazda MX5 and Lotus Elan. The final product, the MG F, was finally unveiled on 8 March 1995, and went on sale in September that year with a 1.8 litre 120bhp engine and was joined several months later by a 145bhp VVC (variable valve control) version. It was hugely popular and received plaudits for its excellent ride and handling. The MG F received a mild facelift in August 1999 and with its revisions was renamed using the historic TF name in January 2002, but production was halted, following the collapse of the MG Rover Group in April 2005. The MGF remains a fantastic entry level classic that is more and more appealing to the younger enthusiast due to its cheaper price tag. On the road they are sprightly and handle superbly due to its mid engined benefits and complementary geometry. Styling is modern but with a classic flare drawing from sixties and seventies supercar design. This particular example is finished in striking metallic blue with sports cloth interior, showing a very reasonable 82,000 miles runs sweetly and performs as it should. The condition can be said to be extremely nice and with some further detailing and cleaning would present itself as a good candidate for the for the collector and enthusiast. Buyer's premium of 10% (+VAT) applies to this lot. Generally good condition. Showing signs of repaint and areas of overspray. Light wear to interior, small rips to hood. Small area of surface rust to lower rear N/S arch. Tyres perished and front MG badge faded Starts and drives well.

Porsche 944 S2Registration Number: H987 XSEFirst Registered: 28-08-1990Engine Size: 2969ccMileage: 107,000Colour: RedEngine Number: 42L04859Chassis Number: WP0ZZZ94ZLN401717V5C presentWhen the 944 launched for the 1983 model year, Porsche hoped it would mark a change in tides for its entry-level-priced car. The 924 that preceded it was mired in cries of "not a real Porsche" on account of its front-engine, water-cooled configuration, and tepid performance from its Audi-derived 2.0-liter inline-four. And that's to say nothing of the 924's meek, egg-shaped styling.Porsche considered using a six-cylinder engine for the 944 but ruled it out quickly, believing the necessary cost and development time wouldn't result in any significant advantage over a well-designed four-cylinder - if anything, a six-cylinder would be heavier. In the end, Porsche essentially chopped off half of the SOHC V-8 from the flagship 928 model, creating an eight-valve, 2.5-liter inline-four making 143 horsepower. Without the opposing bank of cylinders to balance out vibration, Porsche licensed belt-driven balance-shaft technology from Mitsubishi, which results in near-six-cylinder smoothness. A five-speed transaxle is hung out back, giving the car even weight distribution for excellent handling.The ultimate naturally aspirated 944 is the 944 S2, which arrived for the 1989 model year. With a redesigned engine block, the S2's engine capacity rose to 3.0 liters, making it the largest four-cylinder engine in production at the time. It retained the 16-valve cylinder head, and the car also got the Turbo's Brembos, integrated nose, larger anti-roll bars, 16-inch wheels, and stronger five-speed gearbox. Output increased to 208 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque - almost the equivalent of early Turbo models but without the low-end lag inherent to those cars.Porsche had done something that many thought they would never achieve, a front engined car with stunning performance and handling at a price considerably less than a 911. Now finally accepted as a true Porsche sales shot up worldwide. This example of the more desirable S2 dates from 1990 and is truly stunning example of this German muscle car. Presented in familiar 'Guards red', and with unmarked bodywork, clean original interior, the condition is a credit to its enthusiast owner.Mechanically the three litre engine is strong and with a smooth and and healthy transmission. Supporting the cars history is a folder containing a large pile of receipts and owners handbooks.A proper, thirty year old Porsche ready to use and enjoy and would sit well in any stable of classic exotica. It represents great investment potential with prices climbing rapidly over the last several years, and similar examples of the S2 with specialists regularly advertised for 20k and upwards.Buyers premium of 10% inclusive of VAT @ 20%

Science.- Mathematics.- 4 shelves of mixed university-level maths, physics and chemistry texts from 1940's-50's.

Eight bottles of red wine - three 1964 Ch Graud-Larose, Cordier. levels high shoulder, mid shoulder and low neck, labels complete but dirty, capsules generally good, one missing - A 1957 Cos d'Estournel, level high shoulder, capsule intact, label complete, some spottin/satin - two bottles of 1967 Ch Caronne Ste Gemme - two bottles of Ch La Louviere and two bottles of 50cl special reserve port M&S

An Aster G Scale Live Steam Continental Henschel 0-6-0 Locomotive and Tender, finished in green with red trim as no K33.6 'Frank S.', with twin outside cylinders and valve gear, gas burner with tank and regulator in tender, water pump in tender, pressure gauge in cab roof, water-level glass to boiler back and other features, overall G, moderately used, tender top detached, smokebox lamp loose (2, coupled together)

A 19th century mahogany banjo barometer, with boxwood and ebony stringing, hygrometer, thermometer, silvered dial and spirit level inscribed S. Grassi, Wolverhampton, 97cm high

(x) 'Squadron Leader W. P. Sutcliffe, D.F.C., with three other pilots and their crews, returned from their flight to France the previous day, when they escorted and navigated fighters. Charlie Breese, Attie Atkinson, Joe Hunt and Philip Sutcliffe stood before Paddy Bandon as he said, "We're now 82 Squadron. Yes, just us."Philip Sutcliffe recalls:When I returned to our base airfield, I was sent for by the Squadron Commander, Wing Commander the Earl of Bandon, who told me that of twelve Blenheims of 'B' Flight led by Mike Delap, no fewer than eleven had been shot down by A.A. and fighters over Belgium. Only one returned to Watton and it was very badly shot up. Squadron Leader Delap survived and I received a letter from him whilst he was in a Belgian hospital. The squadron commander had the squadron up to full strength in aircraft and crews within the next three days.'Valiant Wings, by Norman Franks, refers.A fine post-war C.B., early Second World War operations D.F.C. group of ten awarded to Air Commodore W. P. Sutcliffe, Royal Air Force, a lucky survivor of the massacre of Blenheim aircrews over the Low Countries and France in May-June 1940Pre-war he became something of a star during a protracted period of attachment to the Senior Service, surviving several close calls and in excess of 300 deck landingsBut it was for his gallant part in a low-level and hotly contested recce of Sylt Island, the morning after a much hyped strike on Hornum aerodrome in March 1940, that he won his D.F.C. His part in that trail-blazing operation was a success, unlike the cover-up of the results of his photographic work on the same occasion - for those photographs later came to light and revealed that Hornum aerodrome had escaped unscathedSubsequently plunged into the relentless - and costly - Blenheim operations of May-June 1940, he led formations of No. 82 Squadron on numerous occasions, a period of active service reflecting admirable courage in the face of heavy opposition: small wonder he was invited in the summer of 1940 to assist in the production of an episode of Time Inc.'s 'March of Time' short film seriesThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath (C.B.), Military Division, Companion's neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1940'; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, Air Crew Europe; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; United States of America, Legion of Merit, Officer's breast badge, gilt and enamel, the reverse machine engraved, 'Walter P. Sutcliffe', with its case of issue, together with the recipient's embroidered uniform 'Wings', mounted as worn where applicable, generally very fine and better (10). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

[Captain G. A.] Singer pointed out the tanks some distance ahead. Our second shot went home and the crew jumped from the burning tank into a slit trench. As we got level, Singer jumped off [the tank] and collected the crew. Among them was von Thoma, who was slightly wounded in the leg.'A prized trophy goes 'in the bag', Gloucestershire Echo, 23 December 1942, refersAn important 'Second Battle of El Alamein' group of seven awarded to Major S. B. Ferguson, Royal Tank Regiment, who had the rare distinction of the confirmed 'kill' upon the tank of General der Panzertruppe (General of the Armoured Corps) W. J. R. von Thoma, Rommel's Second-in-Command - it was Thoma's bugged conversation as a P.O.W. that would reveal the rocket sites at Peenemünde1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (Capt. S. B. Ferguson. R. Tks.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued, good very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

BELL'S OLD SCOTCH WHISKY - 70 PROOFA bottle of Bell's Old Scotch Blended Whisky from the late 1960's/ early 1970's. 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs. 70 Proof. Level mid-neck. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

DUFFTOWN GLENLIVET 8YOBottled in the late 1970's/ early 1980's this is a nice example of the Dufftown Glenlivet 8 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 75cl. 40% abv. "From the House of Bells". With original tube. Level bottom neck/ top shoulder. Very good condition. 1 bottle.

Long pale brown crepe sleeveless 1930's vintage dress with grey lace panels and brown crepe belt with diamante clasp. Together with a matching long sleeve bolero. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Lace generally in good condition but there is damage/tears under the arms of the dress in the crepe fabric. Some other smaller areas of damage to the crepe on the body of the dress. Some staining to the bolero, particularly to the inside around the armpits. Some very small areas of damage to the bolero. The dress is fully lined, bolero not lined. Appearing in good, original condition. Level is mid shoulder.

A 19th century brass sureyor level by Cooke, Troughton & Sims, numbered 18405, in fitted box, two vintage surveyor tape measures and surveyors chain

A Victorian design equestrian walking stick having HM silver band engraved for S Sturgeon, 36 Merton Road, Bootle, with hidden measure and levelCONDITION REPORT - SPIRIT LEVEL IN TACT

Pentacon Six TL camera outfit, body no. 74839, with top viewfinder and eye level viewfinder attachments, together with two lenses; Carl Zeiss Jena DDR Biometer 2,8/80 no.9335554 and Carl Zeiss Jena S 1:2,8 f=180 no. 9147097, leather outer case with strap