Registration : tbc Chassis Number : SCAZD42A0FCX10104 Engine Number : 10104 Odometer reading : 69,992 miles Estimate : £26,000 - £35,000 A term in both French and Italian for a coastal road, the name 'Corniche' was registered by Rolls-Royce in the 1930's yet was only designated to a production model in 1971 after which time the Mulliner Park Ward customisations to coupé and convertible Silver Shadow limousine, took this name. The Coachwork was designed by John Polwhele Blatchley and is characterised in particular by the uplifted waistline above the rear wheel-arches. When launched in 1971, the Rolls-Royce Corniche Convertible was the most expensive British car on the market. The introduction of features such as rack-and-pinion steering, rubber bumpers and bi-level air conditioning resulted in demarcation of the production as 'Series II' from 1977 onwards before the name changed to 'Corniche II' in 1986 for the US market following further modifications. Most sources indicate that 3,224 Corniche Convertibles were built of which 2,006 were Series II cars. Rolls-Royce had varying degrees of success with export sales and very roughly 25-30% of Series II cars would have been sold to export markets. Our example is a lefthand drive, Series II, delivered new by Marty Motors Corp, New York on 30th January 1985. Specified with Royal Blue coachwork with tan hide Connelly leather interior and Tan Everflex electric convertible roof. The original owners wallet, with delivery card, remains with the vehicle along with owner's manual, audio guide, warranty pamphlets and service booklet (with stamped entries in New York, Palm Beach, Florida and Maryland). The Rolls-Royce master key is also present. It was privately imported to the UK last year and has been subject to work on the suspension and overhaul of the braking system by an independent specialist who for many years worked on the Corniche whilst at HR Owen, Western Avenue, London at the time when Rolls-Royce was still manufacturing the Corniche and selling many from that flagship dealership. This most elegant low-mileage example is beautifully poised and reported by the private owner to drive majestically. The car is presented in good order throughout and with eight months MoT test certificate, is ready to be enjoyed straight away for continental top-down motoring. Interested parties should note that the current number plate is to be retained and a new aged-related plate issued instead.
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HIGHLAND PARK SAINT MAGNUS The second edition from the series. Earl Magnus was murdered by his cousin Haakon and canonized 20 years later. The bottle is produced to reflect the bottles used by the distillery in the 1870's. 700ml. 55% abv. 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 1 of 11,994 bottles. In original wooden frame. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
HIGHLAND PARK SAINT MAGNUS The second edition from the series. Earl Magnus was murdered by his cousin Haakon and canonized 20 years later. The bottle is produced to reflect the bottles used by the distillery in the 1870's. 700ml. 55% abv. 12 year old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 1 of 11,994 bottles. In original wooden frame. Level mid-neck. Excellent condition. 1 bottle.
PERNOD FILS ABSINTHE TARRAGONA CIRCA 1940'S An extremely rare bottle of Pernod Fils Absinthe Couvet Suisse (White Absinthe). 68 degrees. During the period that Absinthe production was banned in France Pernod continued to create it in Spain, this bottle dates from that period. Labels have staining but are complete. Level mid-top shoulder. 1 bottle.
RHUM NIKOLA CIRCA 1920'S An exclusive chance to get hold of this superb bottle of Rhum Nikola imported for Cointreau circa 1920's. approx. 75cl. 44 degrees. The rum is believed to be from Guyana. Label is in very good condition and has been stored in a wooden box for most of it's life. Level mid-high shoulder. 1 bottle.
2 HAIG'S DIMPLE A bottle of HAIG'S DIMPLE bottled late 60's/ early 70's. 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs. 70 degree proof. In original box. Missing wire enclosure, otherwise excellent condition. Level top shoulder. HAIG'S DIMPLE 15 YEAR OLD bottled for the export market. 75cl. 43% abv. In original box. Level bottom neck. Excellent condition. Blended Scotch Whisky. 2 bottles.
ABSENTA ALTAMS 1940-1950'S Another rare bottle of Absinthe, this time from the Altimiras Distillery in Spain. Presented in a pint flask. The rear label describes the contents as "Healthy & Wholesome", if only all spirits were such. Some evaporation. Level bottom shoulder/ top body. Fantastic image of the Devil holding a globe and pouring a bottle over Europe. 1 bottle.
RHUM NEGRITA "OLD NICK RUM" CIRCA 1955 A bottle from the 1950's in great condition. Rhum Negrita, Bardinet, Bordeaux. Believed to rum from Guadeloupe & Martinique. These bottles are bocoming more & more rare, so pick one up while you can. Label in very good condition. Level top shoulder. 1 bottle.
OBAN 12 YEAR OLD - 1970'S 1 bottle. Oban 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. OB. 26 2/3 Fl. Ozs. 70 degrees proof. John Hopkins & Co. Ltd. In decanter-style bottle with separate glass stopper. The plastic seal has been broken in transit. Level mid-top shoulder. In original box. Excellent condition.
A rare and early item of Duncan Edwards memorabilia: an English Schools' F.A. 'Schools Internationals' certificate for The Victory Shield Competition in May 1952, completed in beautiful manuscript calligraphy, named to D. EDWARDS and certifying that he was selected LEFT HALF FOR ENGLAND v WALES, BIRMINGHAM, 3rd MAY 1952, signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the English Schools F.A., the crests of the four home nations schools' F.A.'s decorate each corner, 20 by 33cm., 8 by 13in. Duncan Edwards is the only England schoolboy international to have played over the course of three years, 1950, 1951 & 1952 at U-15 level His debut for England Boys was v. N. Ireland at Oldham 6 May 1950, at the age of 13. He made four further appearances in 1951 and was captain for the four appearances he made in 1952 including the 5-1 win over Wales at Birmingham City's St Andrews Ground for which the present certificate was issued. His ninth and final match was on 1st September 1952, precisely a calendar month before his 16th birthday.
A quantity of whisky miniatures and liqueurs, to include Glenfarclas 10 Year Old, Oban 14 Year Old and Deanston 12 Year Old CONDITION REPORT: Lot 43 - We can't send a full list of miniatures due to time restraints, however they include 1960's Highland Park, Glenfarclas 10 year old (level at lower neck), Oban 14 year old, Deanston 12 year old and Bruichladdich 10 year old (see images for further details). One or two levels are half, but seals are not broken (evaporation).
Dimple Old Blended Scotch Whisky, bottled 1970's/80's, 70 proof, 26 2/3fl.oz, together with two bottles of Grand Old Parr Real Antique and Rare Old De Luxe Scotch Whisky, 26 2/3fl.oz, one boxed, level low on one (3) CONDITION REPORT: Lot 50 - Lower seal on one bottle of Old Parr is missing, but lid secure and unopened. The level is at top of shoulder because lower seal is missing therefore whisky has evaporated slightly.
A large quantity of Whisky miniatures, to include 1990's Macallan 10 Years Old and bottles of 1970's Dimple CONDITION REPORT: Lot 67 - We can't send a list of all miniatures because of time restraints, however they include Macallan 12 year old, Sandeman Scotch Whisky, Tomatin 10 year old and Haigs Gold label (please see images for further details). Three bottles at half level but seals not broken (evaporation).
The late 1920's proved to be a difficult period for P & M who had invested heavily in the Panthette 247cc vee twin designed by Granville Bradshaw. The new model, although technically excellent, was an expensive machine seeking buyers just as the effects of the Wall Street Crash started to bite and it is thought that only about 200 examples were produced before production ceased. Seeking a rapid way to revive the company's fortunes, P & M turned to Villiers, the Panthette frame being easily modified to accommodate the Villiers Mk IX-A 247cc twin port singles. Released in 1928, the new machine exceeded the performance of the Panthette, was cheaper to produce and enjoyed the favourable tax rate offered for machines weighing less than 200 lbs. The 1929 model season saw the adoption of the Villiers Mk-X A engine and for 1930 the Model 25 benefitted from a number of cosmetic enhancements as well as the adoption of a positive lubrication system with an oil tank mounted on the frames diagonal brace being pressurised from the crankcase to feed the engine and primary drive chain. Production of the Villiers powered 250cc continued with further detail refinements until 1932 when it was effectively replaced in the range by the 250cc ohv Model 40. The model 25 offered dates from 1931 and is fitted with a high level exhaust system. Attractively presented with a green and silver fuel tank, it is described as being an original, unrestored machine that is accompanied by some original Panther transfers.
Shortly after the Second World War, well known Irish road racer Ernie Lyons successfully persuaded Edward Turner to provide him with an engine for road racing, a feat that must have required frequent visits to the "blarney Stone" given Mr Turner's well publicised views on road racing! Mr Turner instructed Freddie Clark to build an engine in the development shop using, wherever possible, production components. The engine that resulted benefited from Mr Clarks extensive tuning abilities and was based on a Tiger 100 bottom end fitted with the alloy cylinder head and square barrel from the wartime generator unit. Separate inlet manifolds, each mounting an Amal carburettor sharing a remote float chamber were employed. The valve gear, although standard production items, were like the bottom end components, lightened and polished. Heavier conrods were fitted and roller main bearings employed. Full race camshafts, a racing BTH magneto, alloy pushrods and a rev counter all formed part of the build with the power unit being installed in a standard Tiger 100 chassis equipped with a "Sprung Hub" and an experimental 8" single sided front brake. The machines first outing at the 1946 Ulster Road Race was not a success but a win at that years Manx Grand Prix, when Mr Lyons was never headed, followed by a fastest time at Shelsley Walsh contributed to demands for a "production" version ,to which Mr Turner reluctantly agreed. In production form the machine retained the special pushrods and roller main bearings but relied more on catalogue production components. Typed the "Grand Prix" the new production racer met with some success in Europe and Don Crossley won the Manx with one, however, it was at National and Club level where the machine shone, thanks in part to the robust nature of the twin cylinder engine, which was easier for an amateur rider to maintain than contemporary "cammy" designs. It is believed that somewhere between 150 and 200 examples were built between 1948 and 1950. The low production numbers and hard environment in which they plied their trade resulted in a high attrition rate with original survivors being rare, however, due to the model's production based origins, good replicas, as offered here can be built. This replica was built to a high standard during the 1980's before forming part of a private collection and was purchased by the present owner in 2010. Described as having excellent paint and brightwork, the machine, which had not been used on a regular basis prior to its acquisition by the vendor, has benefitted from a new electrical system and is described as having an excellent transmission and cycle parts and restored engine. It was chosen as one of the best ten machines in the prestigious 2012 Moto-Legend Coupes and featured in issue 249 of Moto-Legend.
Collection of scientific instruments, various instruments: a Beck microscope, an azimuth circle circa 1940s, a surveyors level by Haldane (damaged case), a gunnery quadrant marked 'E G & S', box dated 1952, an American cased steel micrometer, Houghton Butcher Dial Camera, O'Gorman's Tautness Meter, and a few other items (a quantity)
GAYARRE JULIAN: (1844-1890) Spanish Tenor, created the roles of Marcello in Donizetti´s opera Il Duca d´Alba and Enzo in Ponchielli´s opera La Gioconda. Rare A.L.S., Julian Gayarre, two pages, 8vo, Palermo, 7th August 1875, to Camero, in Spanish. Gayarre states ´On the 2nd of the present month we have performed the Africana which only got a medium success, in part because it was badly performed with a very bad orchestra and worse choirs.... And the Tabachi and Falloni? you know them because of their necklaces... I have been very welcomed, as much as any could wish, they wanted to make me repeat the aria but I didn´t want, but the largo from the duo I had to repeat it despite my bad stage partner.... The theatre is uncovered, with strong wind; hope God will protect us from catching pneumonia! Don´t ever accept open theatres because it is pernicious for the voice and health.´ Further adding ´Yesterday we started with the rehearsals of the fucked Dolores, a first level mess as I expected´. A letter of good content from an important stage in Gayarre´s career, just a few months before the premiere of La Gioconda in Milan. With blank integral leaf. Some light uniform age toning, otherwise VG. £150-200
HIGHLAND FUSILIER & THE ANTIQUARY 2 bottles. HIGHLAND FUSILIER 15 YEAR OLD Blended Malt Scotch Whisky. 75cl. 40% abv. A bottling from the 1980's in rectangular dumpy bottle. Bottled by Gordon & MacPhail. In original carton. Level top shoulder. Excellent condition. THE ANTIQUARY 12 YEAR OLD Blended Scotch Whisky. 75cl. 40% abv. Bottled by J&W Hardie Ltd., Edinburgh. Faceted, decanter-style bottle.
CARDHU 12 YEAR OLD & GLENLIVET 12 YEAR OLD 2 bottles. Cardhu 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. OB. 75cl. 40% abv. Pre "Pure Malt" scandal. In original carton. Level high shoulder. Excellent Condition. The Glenlivet 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 70cl. 40% abv/ 40 degree GL. 1990's bottling. In original tube. Level low neck. Excellent condition.
OBAN 14 YEAR OLD & DALWHINNIE 15 YEAR OLD 2 bottles. Oban 14 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. OB. 75cl. 43% abv. "Little Bay of Caves". In original tube. Level low neck. Excellent condition. Dalwhinnie 15 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. 75cl. 43% abv. A late 80's bottling of this classic malt with a watercolour depiction of the distillery on the label and box. In original carton. Level bottom neck. Excellent condition.
19th Century satinwood cased wheel barometer by S. Lilly of Edinburgh, having ebonised stringing and swan neck pediment with ivory roundels and central brass finial, engraved silvered dial, scale, level and hygrometer, 100cm high Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
LAGAVULIN 12 YEAR OLD 1980'S WHITE HORSE 1 bottle. Lagavulin 12 Year Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky. OB. 75cl. 43% abv. A rare 1980's bottling of this Islay malt. Distilled and bottled by White Horse Distillers Ltd. Original carton badly damaged. Level top shoulder. Bottle in excellent condition.
RHUM BARBIERI JAMAICA - CIRCA 1950 1 bottle. Barbieri Rum - Jamaica circa 1950. 75cl. 42 degree grad. Another great old rum from the 50's with striking red, black & white graphics. Imported by S.pA Flli Barbieri, Padova. Level low neck. Beautiful emerald green glass bottle. Some discolouration to label and 1972 written in pen by a previous owner when he bought the bottle.
PERNOD FILS EXTRAIT D'ABSINTHE - CIRCA 1940'S 1 bottle. Pernod Fils Extrait D'Absinthe Qualite Superieure circa 1940's. 1 Litre. 68 degree proof. While there was a ban on the production of Absinthe, Pernod continued to produce it in Spain. This bottling is an uncoloured "Suisse" version. Level mid-high shoulder approx. 3cm from base of foil. Label suffers from a little damage but otherwise superb condition.
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