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Click here to subscribePAIR OF SWANSEA GLASSY PASTE PORCELAIN PLATES circa 1815, of circular non-moulded form, painted with sprays of flowers within solid gilt borders, one plate impressed with Swansea trident mark, 20cms diamProvenance:private collection Swansea, consigned via our Cardiff officeCondition Report:appear to be no issues #
RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN SQUARE DISH circa 1815-1822, of lobed form, decorated with a garland of of blooming pink roses and leaves, to the interior a large spray of colourful flowers, all within a gilt motif decorated ground, wide solid gilt decorated rim, impressed SWANSEA and trident to baseDimensions: 23cmsProvenance:private collection Carmarthenshire, consigned via our Carmarthen officeCondition Report:restoration to corner section, wear
RARE SWANSEA PORCELAIN TOPOGRAPHICAL PLATE circa 1815-1817, circular non-moulded, the interior fully painted with a titled scene 'Ackworth School' within a solid gilt frame and with salmon pink band to the border rounded by solid gilt rim, impressed Swansea trident mark, 23cms diamProvenance:private collection Swansea, consigned via our Cardiff office, to accompany a 1942 letter from headmaster of Ackworth School to then owner Louis Goldstone of 21 Richardson Street, Swansea, this responding letter relates to a request from Mr Goldstone for information regarding former pupils with the surname BevingtonAuctioneer's Note:Founded in 1779, Ackworth School, near Pontefract is still in operation. It was originally a boarding school for Quaker children. Mr Goldstone would have been enquiring as to whether the plate was so decorated, as Timothy and John Bevington (the partners in Cambrian Pottery), were alumni of the school. T & J Bevington were also Quakers so it may have been likely. The headmaster's response in the letter was inconclusive.Condition Report:slight impact mark over and to right of main house, fresh decoration
ENSEMBLE DE QUATRE IMPORTANTES TAPISSERIES SUR LE THEME DES BACCHANALESIMPORTANT SET OF FOUR TAPESTRIES OF THE SERIES 'BACCHANALIA' PROBABLY WOVEN FOR CARDINAL MAZARIN, OFFERED AS DIPLOMATIC GIFT ON REQUEST OF LOUIS XIV TO DON LUIS DE HARO, MARQUIS DE CARPIO, FIRST MINISTER OF THE KING OF SPAIN, FOR THE CONCLUSION OF THE TREATY OF THE PYRENEES. PROBABLY MANUFACTURE DU LOUVRE, WORKSHOP OF PIERRE AND JEAN LEFEVRE, CIRCA 1648-1659Probably based on designs by Giulio Romano and/or Bartolomeo GuettiWoven in wool, silk, gold and silver thread, later mounted on red velvet panels and framedThe first panel: 'A Concert of Satyrs and Maenads.' To the foreground there are three figures leaning on a balcony, behind them a satyr plays the flute and a woman sings holding a book of music in her hand, they are surrounded by three figures, one of whom is playing classical bagpipes, in the background there are rustic figures in a bucolic landscape including some aqueduct-type ruins, the coffered ceiling and figures leaning on the balcony add to the feeling of three dimensionality, the whole enclosed by a coffered ceiling and two columns.The second panel: 'Council of the Gods and Goddesses.' Including Jupiter with his sceptre, Mercury with his caduceus slung over his right shoulder and distinctive winged helmet, Neptune with his trident, Mars resplendent in his armour and helmet and Selene or Diana with her crescent moon diadem on top of her head, there is also a small winged putto, probably Cupid, and a drunken curly haired semi-nude male to the lower left hand edge, possibly Bacchus, the pillared portico looking out to a bucolic landscape with various outbuildings and a lone tall tree in the middle distance, the scene enclosed by two columns and an elaborate foliate border to the top edge with swags and winged putti, later added.The third panel: 'The Procession of Silenus.' The main figure of Silenus appearing to be supported by two satyrs, his feet resting on the balcony edge, while a Maenad crowns him with a crude wreath, the other satyrs playing 'conch-shell' trumpets to the top and the two to the bottom pouring wine into a libation bowl and eating grapes, the one to the bottom left with a particularly animalistic expressiveness to his face, the landscape to the distance with working villagers and famers, the whole set between two columns and a coffered ceiling.The fourth panel: 'The Companions of Bacchus.' Including two female figures, one squeezing grapes into a cup, the male figure next to her, probably representing Bacchus, one of the loosely robed females holds a bowl of fruit above her head and offers fruit to a child, possibly Cupid, under a coffered ceiling again but with pilaster supports with inset affected marble diamond and triangle additions to the middle and top and bottom corners.This last panel is probably a fragment of a larger composition which is depicted in a later Paris edition of the set. The larger composition also depicts a concert panel to the right of our fragmented section.(the first 140 x 225, the frame 181 x 250cm) (the second 143 x 224cm, the frame 188 x 250cm) (the third 143 x 224cm, the frame 250 x 188cm) (the fourth 133 x 235cm, the frame 179 x 267cm) . (4)Footnotes:Provenance:Probably commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin, as directed by Louis XIV as a diplomatic gift (1648-1659);Don Luis de Haro, Marquis de Carpio, (1598-1661) First Minister of the King of Spain;Private European Collection and thence by descentWe would like to thank Professor Guy Delmarcel, Professeur emerite en Histoire de l'Art, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Membre de l'Academie royale des Sciences de Belgique for his time and help with this important set of tapestry panels. The present lot represents an intriguing and potentially significant discovery. Thought to pre-date the famous Gobelins manufactory these tapestries were most probably woven in the Manufactures du Louvre at the Atelier de Pierre et Jean Lefèvre between 1648 and 1659. The inclusion of metal threads suggests a high-status set. Although the attribution of tapestries is seldom simple, the absence of City 'hallmarks' or weavers' marks on the present lot poses a particular challenge. There is enough documentary evidence in this case, however, not only to attribute them with some certainty to a maker but also to shed light on their important provenance, which demonstrates the importance of art in European diplomacy in the 17th century.THE BACCHANALIA SET OF FRANCOIS I:The composition of these panels is based on a suite of seven 'Bacchanalia' tapestries woven in gold and silver thread in Brussels between 1530-1535. This set was recorded in 1542 in the inventory of King Francois I of France (1494-1547) where they were called 'Histoire à Plaisirs' (the 'Story of the Pleasures'). They were described again in more detail in the inventories of Louis XIV (1638-1715) in 1716:'une tenture de tapisserie toute de soie rehaussée d'or ,dessein de Julles Romain, fabrique de Bruxelles, représentant des Baccanales, dans une bordure d'architecture à pilastres de grisaille sur fonds marbré, la tenture en sept pièces , contenant vingt-une aune de cours sur trois aunes un tiers de hault.....21 aunes sur 3 aunes 1/3'This describes the tapestries all woven in silk and enhanced with gold, designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546) and made in a factory in Brussels, representing the Bacchanales in an architectural border with pilasters and a marbled background, in seven pieces, measuring 21 aunes by 3 aunes 1/3.Like many others, these tapestries (the set of Francois I) were burned in June 1797 with a view to extracting the precious metal. This method did not work, and countless treasures were lost as a result. The size is remarkable: the tapestries measured 400cm – what would now be referred to as monumental – while the present lot is considerably smaller. THE SET OF CARDINAL MAZARIN:Cardinal Giulio Raimondo Mazzarino was born in 1602 in Pescina, Italy. Over the course of his career, he served as chief minister to Kings Louis XIII and XIV of France. After starting as a Papal diplomat, Mazarin moved to Paris in 1640, where he offered his diplomatic services to Cardinal Richelieu. Upon the death of Richelieu, Mazarin became the first minister of Louis XIII in 1643. After twenty years of devoted service and numerous diplomatic successes, such as the Peace of Westphalia, the Treaty of the Pyrenees, and the marriage of Louis XIV with Maria Theresa of Spain, Mazarin died in 1661. As well as being an accomplished diplomat, Mazarin was an important patron of the arts.Despite their destruction in 1797, it is known that the tapestries of Francois I were copied on a smaller scale (250cm high) in Paris between 1648 and 1659, probably in the Manufactures du Louvre in the workshop of Pierre and Jean Lefevre. This smaller set, of which the present lot is thought to be part, was commissioned by Cardinal Mazarin.At the King's request, the set was offered as a diplomatic gift to Don Luis Méndes de Haro y Guzmán, 6th Marquis de Carpio (1598-1661), the first minister of Spain at the time of the conclusion and signing of the Treaty of the Pyrenees on November 7, 1659. The peace treaty, which was signed between Louis XIV and Philip IV and brought an end to the Franco-Spanish War (1648-59), is said to herald the be... This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TPTP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Book of Hours. Illuminated Manuscript on vellum, [probably Tours, c. 1470], 104 leaves: 16, 2-88, 94, 10-148, apparently complete, modern pagination 1-208, followed here, 17 lines written in a gothic book hand in brown ink between 2 verticals and 17 horizontals ruled in violet, justification 99 x 65 mm, rubrics in red, two-line initials of burnished gold on divided grounds of pink and blue patterned with white, capitals alternately in blue and gold, and blue and gold line-fillers, 5 large miniatures with arched tops above three-line initials with fruit- or flower-sprays in the infill and accompanied by full-page borders of acanthus, flower and fruit sprays in gold, blue, green, red and pink interspersed with hair-line sprays with gold disks and leaves, one historiated and 7 foliate illuminated initials, four-lines high, with two-sided borders of similar type (slight smudging, some borders a little trimmed, a few small losses of surface pigment to miniatures on pp. 41, 129), page size 167 x 113 mm, gilt-gauffered edges, recent gilt-panelled red-brown morocco, the panels of gilt fleurons with fleur-de-lys cornerpieces, single gilt fillet line border, gilt family crest of the Turbutt family (embowed arm holding a trident)to centre of upper cover, spine gilt in five compartments, 8vo, modern cloth chemise in a purpose-made morocco-backed book box with gilt-titled spine and two button fasteners, overall 20.5 x 16 cmQTY: (1)NOTE:Content: Calendar pp. 1-24; Obsecro te pp. 25-31; Gospel extracts pp. 31-40; St John pp. 31-33; St Luke pp. 34-36; St Matthew pp. 37-39; St Mark pp. 39-40; Office of the Virgin pp. 41-124, matins pp. 41-59, lauds pp. 60-76; from lauds interspersed with the Hours of the Cross pp. 77-78 and the Hours of the Holy Spirit pp. 79-80; Office of the Virgin pp. 81-124, prime pp. 81-89, terce pp. 90-95, sext pp. 96-101, none pp. 101-106, vespers pp. 107-117, compline pp. 118-124; blank ruled leaves pp. 125-128; Penitential Psalms pp. 129-149; Litany pp. 150-158; blank ruled leaf p. 160; Office of the Dead pp. 161-208.Illumination: The style of these miniatures is not instantly localisable: the decorative gilding of fabrics is evocative of Rouen illumination, while the compositions, such as King David kneeling before an altar in an interior, are familiar from Parisian manuscripts. One individual and remarkable feature of the illustration is the depiction of an emotional response in the couple facing Death -- both react with open-mouthed horror in a way rarely attempted in 15th-century illumination. The subjects of the miniatures are as follows: Annunciation p. 41; Crucifixion p. 77; Pentecost p. 79; David kneeling in prayer p. 129; Death taking a man, watched by the man's wife p. 161.A historiated initial with the Virgin and child in half-length on page 25.Provenance: 1. Both the Office of the Virgin and the Office of the Dead are for the use of Tours, whether or not the manuscript was made in that city it is likely to have been intended for use in that diocese.2. Johan. C. Jackson, 1853; inscription on opening folio of the Calendar. [Rev. J. C. Jackson, fl. 1861-1867: marchand-amateur and vendor of items acquired by the British Museum.]3. William Robert Hay MA [1761-1839, British barrister, cleric, magistrate, collector]: his armorial bookplate (loose) inside upper cover.4. Christie's, London, 16 November 2005, lot 23: purchased (and rebound) by the Turbutt family.
20 Buses and Coaches by Creative Masters, OOC, EFE and Britbus. Including Creative Masters: President bodied Dennis Trident, Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis Trident, Dennis Mini Pointer Dart, Plaxton President bodied Dennis Trident. All Brighton & Hove. Alexander ALX400 bodied Dennis Trident. Stagecoach CoastLiner. OOC: 2x 2-Vehice sets: Leyland PS1 / Leyland Leopard, Suthdown. Bristol L6B / Weymann Trolleybus, Dorset Delights. Weymann Trolleybus, Bradford. Guy Arab Utility, Colwyn Bay. AEC Tower Wagon, Brighton & Hove. BritBus: Guy Arab 1V, Confidence. Park Royal NBC Atlantean, Brighton & Hove. EFE: Bristol VR Series III / Leyland National 2-vehicle set, Southdown. Plaxton Pointer Dart, Stagecoach Southdown. Leyland TD1, Camouflage. Bristol Lodekka, Morris Bros. Leyland PD2 Orion, Maidstone. All boxed, minor wear. A few EFE lightly faded. Contents VGC-Mint. £80-100
Early Anglo-Saxon Period, Shilling or Thrymsa, Ultra-Crondall period, Wvneetton type, draped bust left with flowing hair, trident in field before face, rev. blundered legend (wvottoctw), cross potent within double beaded centre circle, 1.26g/1h (SCBI BM –; SCBI Abramson –; M –; N 26; S –). Double-struck on obverse and cleaned, otherwise very fine; the type unrecorded with a left facing bust and extremely rare thus £2,000-£2,600
THRACE, Byzantion, Tetradrachm, 90-75, in the name and types of Lysimachos, diademed and horned bust of Alexander the Great right, rev. βασιλεωσ λυσιμαχου, Athena Nikephoros seated left, holding transverse spear and resting elbow on shield, trident in exergue, 16.25g (Callataÿ Gp 3). Very fine, toned £90-£120
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique and beautiful Carrozzeria-bodied car, the world’s only right-hand drive TVR Trident Coupé.The third of three prototype TVR Trident Coupés and the only right-hand drive example, the Trident was designed by Trevor Fiore and hand-built in steel on a stretched TVR Griffith 200 chassis by Carrozzeria Fissore of Turin in 1965. It was shown at the Turin Motor Show in November of that year before being sent to TVR Cars where it was dismantled and carefully stored until 1972. Over the next decade or so it passed through the hands of several optimistic restorers before being acquired by its current owner in 1986, at which time a full restoration commenced under the guidance of Sir Stirling Moss’ ex-racing mechanic, Don Haldenby. Don's brief was to return this unique TVR to its original condition, including sourcing a correct Ford 289 V8 with 4-barrel Holley carburettor, Borg Warner T10 gearbox and Salisbury Power-Lok 4HU differential. When the Trident was put together in the late 1980s, the correct TVR suspension was unavailable, so it was fitted with Ford front and Jaguar rear suspension, pleasingly, resulting in better drivability and, as it was a prototype, that was the whole idea.The car has recently undergone a complete strip down and respray to maintain its Concours standard and eligibility for most major Concours events. It has previously featured in the Cartier Style et Luxe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Salon Privé at Blenheim Palace to name but a few. The car’s provenance has recently been verified by the TVR Car Club and, more importantly, in a letter from the then owner and managing director of TVR Engineering, Martin Lilley, confirming its presence at the Turin Motor Show in 1965 and its sale from the factory in 1972.Having covered just 13,000 miles from new and still sporting its original Italian hand-crafted interior, this is a rare opportunity to acquire a unique and beautiful Carrozzeria bodied car, the world’s only right-hand drive TVR Trident Coupé.SpecificationMake: TVRModel: TRIDENTYear: 1965Chassis Number: LWB107Registration Number: FNB 449CTransmission: ManualEngine Number: 303725Drive Side: Right-hand DriveOdometer Reading: 13053 MilesMake: RHDInterior Colour: Grey VinylClick here for more details and images
BronzeNepal , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 8 cm Depth 3 cmWeight: 277 gramsSeated Ganesha on small surface with arch at the back. The big belly is wrapped by the snake, Ganesha has four arms holding attributes like the elephant goad, his broken tusk and the trident wrapped with the noose. He is holding sweets in one of his left hands, reaching for them with his trunk. He is wearing a three-tiered pointy headdress.
BronzeIndia , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 7 cm Wide 5 cm Depth 4,5 cmWeight: 176 gramsSeated Ganesha on lotus flower throne attached to surface, one leg pending to the floor. He has four arms, two holding the trident and the conch shell, one hand showing the abhaya mudra, the other hovering over his left knee. The trunk is hanging down in font of his belly. He is wearing a round headdress.
BronzeIndia , 18th centuryDimensions: Height 11 cm Wide 9 cm Depth 5 cmWeight: 700 gramsSeated Ganesha on square base, his vahana the mouse to his right foot. He has eight arms fanning out to the side holding attributes like the trident, the dharma chakra, the conch shell and many others. His consort is sitting on his left knee. His trunk is hanging down in front of his belly holding a vessel. He is wearing a high conical headdress.
A BRONZE FIGURE OF DURGA MAHISASURAMARDINI, ORISSA, EASTERN INDIA, CIRCA 17TH CENTURY, the four-armed goddess stabbing the buffalo demon with her trident, assisted by her vehicle the lion, the decapitated buffalo head on the lotus base below, 13cm high Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)
A BRONZE SHRINE DEPICTING DURGA MAHISASURAMARDINI, WESTERN INDIA, DATED SAMVAT 1735/1678 AD, the four armed goddess attacking the demon with her trident as it emerges from the decapitated buffalo's body, while holding a sword and ritual drum in her upper hands, the goddess and her foe wearing silver bracelets and armbands, extensive dedicatory inscriptions including date in devanagari script on the reverse, 17.5cm high Very unusual on a Hindu bronze of this date is the Mughal style merlon decoration engraved on the base. Provenance: Collection of the late Peter Millett (1925-2016)
A LARGE BRONZE GROUP DEPICTING SIVA AND PARVATI ON NANDI BULL, WESTERN DECCAN, CIRCA 18TH CENTURY, the four armed god holding a rosary, and axe and a trident(?), his lower left hand holding his consort, who has a lotus in her left hand, the couple sheltered by a seven headed cobra under an arched prabha, their vehicle with pronounced horns, blanket and three necklaces, 41cm high Provenance: Private collection, England, thence by descent.
A rare Chinese blue and white cup and saucer with a scene from Roman mythology, Qianlong, circa 1750, depicting Neptune holding a trident, being carried across the sea by a team of dolphins, the rim of the saucer is further decorated with a narrow diaper border, the dish 11cm diameter.(2)Other pieces with the same decoration include a pattipan in the Princessehof Museum, Leeuwarden, Netherlands (Jorg, 1982, no. 50), and a plate in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York (Le Corbeiller, 1974, no. 28); a straining saucer in the Mottahedeh collection comes from a similar service with additional flower sprays (Howard and Ayers, 1978, vol. I, no. 336).According to Le Corbeiller, p. 66, no. 28, the design on the present lot was taken from an engraving by Frederick Bloemaert (1564-1651). For a plate with the same design from the Rijksmuseum, see Jörg, 1997, p. 277, no. 321.清乾隆 外销青花罗马神话故事图杯碟一组共两件Condition Report: the saucer with fine glaze cracks largely to surface but some appear to go through to base small rim chip 1mm x 1mm and hair crack extending down approximately 1.5cm long cup handle with chip to top of handle approximately 6mm x 2mm Condition Report Disclaimer
A BOX OF ASSORTED SILVER AND WHITE METAL, to include a silver rimed glass bottle, hallmarked 'Lawrence Emanuel' Birmingham 1898, three silver trident forks with mother of pearl handles a silver fish knife with a mother of pearl handle, all hallmarked, a white metal four piece tea set, containing a tea pot, coffee pot, milk jug and sugar pot, a sugar caster, a butter dish, a basket, a foliage decorated shallow dish, a coaster, a bowl and an assortment of cutlery
1991 Triumph Trident, 885cc. Registration number J202 ORW. Frame number SMTTC338DDM001104. Engine number 001138.A range of new 750 cc and 900 cc triple-cylinder bikes were launched at the September 1990 Cologne Motorcycle Show. All used a modular liquid-cooled DOHC engine design in a common steel frame with large-diameter backbone design.ORW was bought by our vendor in 2019 when the mileage was 42,973 miles, he then placed it on SORN. It has MOT history going back to 2006.Sold with the V5C and copy of the MOT history, although running before being brought to the saleroom it will need recommissioning.
Rick Owens (American 1962-) Pair of 'Half Box' Chairs, designed circa 2011 black plywoodDimensions:each 76cm high, 50cm wide, 49cm deep (30in high, 19 3/4in wide, 19 1/4in deep)Note: Acclaimed fashion designer Rick Owens began designing bespoke furniture, in his dark and minimalist style, for his bunker-style loft in Los Angeles. From this he has developed a collection of pieces, working alongside leading crafts people, that articulates his singular style in the volume and cut of the works. Owens’ designs evoke classic furniture, including the ‘Curial’ ceremonial chair, the ‘Trident’ chair and current works, the ‘Halfbox’ chairs, crafted from a chest, all developed in his juxtaposing palette of black and white.
A GROUP OF SILVER FORKS, GEORGE IV AND LATER including three table forks by William Eaton, London 1829, Fiddle pattern, engraved with 'E' to reverse of handle terminal; another table fork by Elizabeth Eaton, London 1847, Fiddle pattern; two dessert forks by Elizabeth Eaton, London 1847, Fiddle pattern; and a pickle fork by Emile Viner, Sheffield 1934, with trident prongs and angular block-cut mother-of-pearl handle. (7) Table forks 20.3cm long, 13.7 troy ounces gross
Neptun auf Delfin. Ungemarkt, 19. Jh. Polychrom bemalt, goldstaffiert. H 24,5 cm. Auf einem wasserspeienden Delfin sitzender Neptun mit Dreizack, auf einen durchbrochen gearbeiteten Natursockel mit Muscheln und Korallen. Linker Arm restauriert, rechte Hand defekt, rechtes Bein geklebt, Sockel brandrissig. Neptune on dolphin. Unmarket, 19th century Polychrome painted, gold decorated. H 24,5 cm. Sitting on a water-spouting dolphin Neptune with trident, on an openwork natural base with shells and corals. Left arm restored, right hand defective, right leg glued, base fire cracked. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-. Gold 200 pounds, 2021. Royal Mint. Proof. Seated Britannia with seated Lion in foreground. Popular limited edition which sold out within seconds of launch. Fifth crowned head of Elizabeth II facing right; JC below; ELIZABETH · II · DEI · GRA · REGINA · F · D · 200 POUNDS · 2021. Design by Jody Clark. / Contemporary design of Britannia seated with the lion before her, holding trident and shield. Inscription: 'BRITANNIA 20Z 999.9 FINE GOLD 2021'. Designed by P.J. Lynch. Edge milled.Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6321972-007. NGC Census in this grade: 47, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 53Mintage: 103.Diameter: 40 mm.Weight: 62.42 g. (AGW=2 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-. Gold 2 pounds, 2015. Royal Mint. Proof. Since 2015 the definitive type two pound coin.Fifth crowned bust of Elizabeth II facing right; ELIZABETH II · DEI · GRA · REG · FID · DEF · 2015 ·. Design by Jody Clark. / Modern half-length depiction of Britannia—the female personification of the United Kingdom—facing left, wearing a Corinthian helmet, trident in right hand and shield displaying the crosses of the Union flag in left, 'TWO POUNDS' in top left. Design by Antony Dufort. Edge milled and inscribed (incuse lettering); QUATUOR MARIA VINDICO.Comes with the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA). Reference: S-K37 (was 4736)Mintage: 675,285.Diameter: 28.4 mm.Thickness: 2.5 mm.Weight: 15.9761 g. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)Composition: 917.0/1000 Gold.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.This lot is exempt from VAT. Payment can be made in EUR, CHF, or USD for an exchange fee. Please contact us to find out more.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-. Silver 10 pounds, 2013. Royal Mint. Proof. In 2013 the Britannia series changed considerably; the fineness was changed to 999.9 fine in both gold and silver, bullion coins bearing the static reverse design of Philip Nathan and the proof coins being different designs every year. The 2013 issue was designed by Robert Hunt and is a truly Athenian tribute.Fourth, crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II right; IRB below; ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 10 ' POUNDS '. Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. / Britannia seated in Ancient Greek style turned right, wearing Corinthian helmet and holding a trident; owl perched on her leg; BRITANNIA to left; 5 OUNCES FINE SILVER and date below in exergue. Design by Robert Hunt. Edge milled.Ex-TCC Auction 59, Lot 244. Comes with the original certificate of authenticity (COA) as issued by the Mint. In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 3787913-042. NGC Census in this grade: 1239, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 3332Reference: S-BG1; KM-1268Mintage: 4,054.Diameter: 65 mm.Weight: 156.3 g. (ASW=5 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
UNITED KINGDOM. Elizabeth II, 1952-. Silver 10 pounds, 2014. Royal Mint. Proof. Jody Clark's interpretation of Britannia aims at depicting her as moving with the world surrounding her.Fourth, crowned bust of Queen Elizabeth II right; IRB below; ELIZABETH ' II ' D ' G REG ' FID ' DEF ' 10 ' POUNDS '. Design by Ian Rank-Broadley. / Standing Britannia left, wearing Corinthian helmet, holding trident and shield; lion resting behind her; globe of meridians and parallels in the background; date and JC in exergue; BRITANNIA 999 5 oz FINE SILVER. Design by Jody Clark. Edge milled.Comes with the original certificate of authenticity (COA) as issued by the Mint. In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 3918015-090. NGC Census in this grade: 540, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 769Reference: S-BG2Mintage: 1,348.Diameter: 65 mm.Weight: 156.3 g. (ASW=5 oz.)Composition: 999.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
ANCIENT GREECE. TARAS, CALABRIA. Silver didrachm, c.281-240 BC. Taras, or perhaps better known by its Roman name Tarentum, was an ancient Spartan colony in southern Italy. In all of Magna Graecia, the Tarentine Mint was one of the more prolific mints, producing silver coinage as early as the late 6th century BC. The reverse depicts a man, likely Taras, the son of sea god Poseidon and nymph Satyrion. One founding myth of the city tells of Taras being stranded on an island, with his father rescuing him by sending a dolphin for his son to ride on. The dolphin carried Taras to the southern end of Italy, into what is now known as the Gulf of Taranto. Where he landed is where Taras was founded. Taras and the dolphin iconography is depicted on the majority of Tarentine coinage and was paired with a variety of reverses in the fifth century BC. The most well-known variety are various depictions of horsemen, either military or athletic. After the introduction to this reverse, the next two centuries focused on the horseman/dolphin-rider iconography. This extensive series of horsemen reverses has been a favorite for collectors to engage in and find as many as they can.Horserider crowning horse facing left. / Male, possible Taras, riding dolphin and holding trident, facing left. Owl to right. TARAS in Greek below.Ch VF Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5. Weight: 6.33 g.Composition: Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.
Kowsch (Trinkgefäß), Russland, um 1740 Silber. Runder Standring. Schiffchenförmige Wandung. Abschluss in Form eines Dreizacks. Handhabe mit reliefiertem Rankenwerk verziert. Innen gewölbter, mit gravierten Blüten und Ranken verzierter Spiegel. Auf der Wandung kyrillischer Trinkspruch (Wohl bekomms - Kowsch - lasst es uns gut gehen) sowie vier Kartuschen mit graviertem Rankenwerk. Am Standring verschlagene Marke. Länge 19 cm, Höhe 8 cm, Gewicht 193,62 g. A Russian silver kovsh, circa 1740 Silver. Round stand. Boat-shaped vessel. Finial in the form of a trident. Handle with foliage cast in relief. The domed centre decorated with engraved blossoms and foliage. The exterior featuring a Cyrillic toast (Cheers – kovsh – let's have a good time) as well as four cartouches with engraved foliage. A mark struck into the stand. Length 19 cm, height 8 cm, weight 193.62 g.
A Charles II silver mounted sea bean snuff boxSimon Romney, London circa 1680 A sea bean mounted with hand-cut silver strapwork, the edges shaped and naively engraved, the silver cover hinged and secured via a hook and vertical ring, inscribed 'IE'97', together with a silver mounted carved mother-of-pearl snuff box, possibly Dutch early 19th century, unmarked, boat shaped, a mother-of-pearl body featuring Neptune with his trident and a nude woman to the hinged cover, opened by a shell button to reveal a lead lined interior, an internal silver disc inscribed 'Sahagun Dec' 21 1808', the exterior with applied silver scrolling mounts, the sides carved with cherubs playing horns with wave-like scrolls, a silver keel beneath. (2)Footnotes:Property of a private collector.The interior of the mother-of-pearl snuff box cites the following - The Battle of Sahagún, 21 December 1808. This refers to a cavalry clash at Sahagún, Spain, in which the British 15th Light Dragoons (Hussars) defeated two regiments of French cavalry during the Corunna Campaign of the Peninsular War. Losses to one of the French regiments were so heavy that it was subsequently disbanded. The action marked the final phase of the British army's advance into the interior of Spain, before they began their harrowing retreat to the coast and ultimate evacuation by sea. This was some kind of commemorative snuff box, possibly given to honour someone involved in the battle.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A silver and enamel 'Punch' vesta case and a silver and enamel 'Devil' vesta caseJoseph Whitten Birmingham 1886, and John Millward Banks, Birmingham 1893The first, the Monochrome enamel lid depiction of Punch magazine, the second, the hinged lid enamelled with an image of a red devil holding a trident and with the legend, 'I am G Goulding Who the devil are you', length 3.8cm and 4.5cm. (2)For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 19th century Indian silver three-piece tea serviceHamilton and Co, marks, an elephant, urn, letter A, crescent tally mark and another, possibly a trident, circa 1845Comprising a tea pot, covered two-handled sugar bowl and a covered cream jug, of compressed melon form, lobed sides and covers, on anthemion scroll bracket feet, the teapot handle with ivory insulators, weight 79.5oz. (3)Footnotes:The item within this lot containing ivory has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10). With non-transferable reference (4KBXL2AE)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Decorative Bronze table lamp with Mermaid and Cherub Decorative bronze table lamp with a frosted glass shade in the form of a flame. The figures depicted on the neck of the lamp are a nude mermaid with a cherub standing on the end of her tail, on three raised scroll feet.Height without shade 90cmIt is likely the mermaid had a trident, this is missing.
Corgi 1:76 Scale Far Eastern Buses, all cased, modern double deck buses in various liveries, 44504 Trident, 44407 KCR Bus, 44512 Trident, 43208 Airbus, 44507 City Bus, 44503 City Flyer, 43213 New World First Bus, 43202 KCR Olympian, 44505 100th New Bus, 43207 1997 Hong Kong Reunification, 44511 KMB Trident, 43217 Stage Coach Hong Kong Olympian, 43225 Year of the Dragon, 43218 KCRC Olympian, 44506 KMB Millennium, G-E, cases G-E, (15)
Corgi 1:76 Scale Far Eastern Buses, all boxed/cased, modern buses in various liveries, double deck examples, 43216 Airport Express, 44601 Atlantean, 43224 KMB 50 years, 43212 Oriental Omnibus Co, 43202 KCR Olympian, 44512 2000 Duple Metsec Trident, 43210 3 Axle Olympian, 43225 Year of the Dragon, 43220 KMB, 43129 Singapore Bus Services 25 years, OM 45403 Year of the Snake, 43212 Oriental Omnibus Co, 45006 City Bus Network 26 two model set (boxed) and single deck examples, 45005 East Meets West Stagecoach and Citybus, two model set, also boxed, 42803 Dennis Dart City Shuttle, 42808 KMB Dart, 42707 Van Hool Alizee Citybus, G-E, boxes/cases G-E, (17)
Modern Diecast UK Buses, all boxed or cased double deck models from various regions in various liveries, 1:76 examples, Creative Master Northcord, UKBUS 1001 (3), UKBUS 1002 (2), all AL400 Alexander Dennis Trident, UKBUSS 2006 Brighton & Hove Plaxton Dennis Trident, HKBUS 2002 Megabus Dundee-Glasgow, Original Omnibus OM42502, 0M41202, OM41201 (Wright Eclipse Demonstrator), Exclusive First Editions 20429 Solent Blue Line and Matchbox KRW-15 Royal Wedding 1981, G-E, packaging F-E, (12)
Modern Boxed Britains Mainly 18th/19th Century Military Figures, a boxed collection, Napoleonic, 36048 Duke of Wellington mounted, 00152 French Advancing Set, 36050 British Major General Hussey Vivian mounted, set in incorrect box British and French hand to hand Hougoumont, American Revolution, 17540 Butlers Tory Rangers, 17280 Continental Infantry, 17349 American Command Set Battle of Saratoga, two sets in incorrect boxes, Hessian Troops (includes one non Hessian American Revolution figure), 17280 Continental Infantry, The Alamo 17516 Wounded Texan and New Orleans Grey, Crimean War 00170 Scots Greys Duals 11th Hussars, Trooping the Colour 40112 Unfurling the colours Coldstream Guards, 40193 Fort Henry Guard Goat Mascot and handler, 40179 Silver Trident Banner of Jaipur, 40198 Charging Zouave, G-E, boxes F-E, (15)
1991 Triumph 885cc Trident 900Registration no. J599 CYMFrame no. *SMTTC338DDM001083*Engine no. *001117*After the Meriden Cooperative went into receivership, the rights to the Triumph name were sold to John Bloor. By 1990 he was ready to begin production, and Triumphs began to roll off the production line once again in 1991. Initial models were three- and four-cylinder machines in a modular design. Manufactured in the first year of production for Hinckley Triumphs, J599 CYM is an example of the larger three-cylinder Trident. Still largely original, it is fitted with an aftermarket fairing, which is easily removable if required. Owned by the vendor since 2014, the Trident has been used sparingly during the present ownership, and not for the past few years. However, the vendor has recently started and run the bike in preparation for the sale, rectifying a problem with the rear brake at the same time. Documentation comprises a current V5C, and two expired MoT certificates.Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1975 Triumph 750cc T150V TridentRegistration no. HTG 190NFrame no. T150V NK45343Engine no. T150V NK45343•An older restoration (2003-2005)•Present ownership since 2021•Running well when acquired•Not used since acquisitionLaunched in the UK in 1969, the BSA-Triumph 750cc triples were based on the existing Triumph 500cc twin-cylinder engine, being in essence a 'Tiger-and-a-half'. Differences between the Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket 3 were more than just cosmetic: the two models used different frames and in BSA guise the motor featured an inclined cylinder block. Only the Trident survived the group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the T160 (using the inclined engine). Although ultimately upstaged in the showroom by Japanese rivals, the Triumph and BSA 750 triples did more than enough on the racetrack to ensure their place in motorcycling history. BSA-Triumph's Chief Engineer Doug Hele supervised engine development throughout 1969 while frame builder Rob North devised a chassis that would stand the test of time like few others. The team narrowly missed victory at the 1970 Daytona 200, its first major event, when Gene Romero finished second on a Triumph. Dick Mann's BSA won at Daytona in 1971 and John Cooper, also BSA-mounted, at Mallory Park's Race of the Year, vanquishing the hitherto unbeatable combination of Giacomo Agostini and MV. Percy Tait and Ray Pickrell had won the 24-hour Bol d'Or endurance race the preceding week on another Triple, and Cooper wrapped up a memorable international season for BSA-Triumph with victory in the 250-mile race at Ontario in October. As a production racer the Triple was equally dominant, as the number of important production race victories achieved (most notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') is eloquent testimony. It appears that this beautiful T150V Trident was extensively restored by a previous owner, there being restoration photographs and numerous bills on file dating from 2003-2005. The current vendor purchased the Triumph in June 2021, at which time the machine was said to be running well. It has not been used since acquisition but should require only minimal re-commissioning before returning to the road. Accompanying documentation includes a quantity of MoTs (most recent expired 2021) and a V5C. A workshop manual is included in the sale. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
1976 Triumph 740cc T160 TridentRegistration no. MYE 306PFrame no. JK05594Engine no. JK05594Of BSA-Triumph's two flagship three-cylinder models, only the Triumph Trident survived the Group's collapse in 1972, continuing as the five-speed T150V and later the heavily revised and restyled T160 (using the inclined engine of the deleted BSA Rocket III, suitably altered to appear more Triumph-like). The important production race victories achieved (most notably by the works Triumph 'Slippery Sam') testify eloquently to how effective a high-speed road-burner a well-fettled triple can be; indeed, the T160's improved cycle parts reflected lessons learned from production racing. Other important advances included an electric starter, rear disc brake and left-side gearchange. Fewer than 7,500 T160s were made between March 1975 and December 1976 when the Small Heath factory closed, and this last-of-the-line triple can only become increasingly collectible. Today the BSA-Triumph triples enjoy an enthusiastic following worldwide and are supported by a first rate owners' club - the T&R3OC - and numerous recognised specialists. This T160 was restored in 2017 when the following new parts were fitted: clutch and pressure plate; wiring harness; rear brake master cylinder, pipes and pads; tyres and tubes; chain and sprockets. At the same time the forks were rebuilt with new seals and the fuel tank re-sprayed (bills available). The Triumph last ran in August 2022 and is described by the vendor as in good condition throughout. Offered with three expired MoTs and a V5C document. Offered with keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
From the estate of the late 'Rocket' George Wander 1971 BSA 740cc Rocket III Mk1Registration no. EVB 92J Frame no. HD00193 A75REngine no. HD00193 A75R•Owned by Rocket George since April 1977•Fastidiously maintained in the current ownership•Large history fileThis was the bike that gave our friend Rocket George Wander his nickname. In April 1977 George responded to a small ad which read 'BSA Rocket Three £550 or P/X cheaper British bike'. We know this because the very small advert is taped to the back of an envelope (within the history file) which has been cut in half. The bottom half of the same envelope bears a handwritten and dated receipt for £540 – so we know that George negotiated a £10 reduction in the price! It was the start of a 45 year love affair, and the bike became part of the family. The BSA triple had a short production life which started in 1968 and ended prematurely in 1972 due to the company's huge financial problems. By contrast the last Triumph T160 rolled off the production line in 1976. The Rocket 3 and Trident were brought to the market shortly before Honda's ground-breaking CB750. The triples were faster, but the styling didn't meet with universal approval, and they lacked the glamour of the Honda which boasted a five-speed gearbox, an overhead camshaft, a disc brake, and an electric starter. A successful but hugely expensive racing programme ceased when the money ran out. By this time the British motorcycle industry was in deep trouble, and the arrival of several other Japanese superbikes was imminent. George's Rocket 3 is supplied with a current V5C, an older V5, multiple tax discs, the oldest being 1982, and a stack of old MoT certificates. The earliest supplied MoT was issued 14.2.78 and records a mileage of 20,327. By 2005 the mileage on the MoT certificate had increased to 45,427, but in 2006 it is quoted as only 37. Therefore a new speedometer is presumed to have been fitted around that time. The bike is offered with a Haynes manual, BSA's own workshop manual, parts list, and maintenance notes. George's BSA M24 website includes a photo of the Rocket 3 with the comment 'fully restored in 2006', but the very large number of invoices supplied suggest that he may also have restored it at some previous date, and that regular maintenance was certainly ongoing. The engine oil is believed to have been drained, and some recommissioning will be necessary following a period of inactivity. Prospective bidders should satisfy themselves as to the motorcycle's completeness and mechanical condition prior to bidding. Offered with keys. There cannot be many BSA triples boasting longer ownership or such fastidious maintenance. George's cherished Rocket 3 is offered for sale now because he couldn't face parting with it while he was still with us. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a much-loved machine.Footnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.Lot to be sold without reserve.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Property of Ron Chandler; 1973 Rouen 200-mile winning 1973 Triumph 750cc Trident 'Rob North' Formula 750 Racing MotorcycleFrame no. noneEngine no. A75R KG00356•The first privateer (non-works team) frame supplied•Original factory BSA engine •Also campaigned successfully by Alistair Frame for the Bee Bee brothers•Rebuilt by Arthur Jakeman in 2003•Paraded by Ron in the UK and on the Continent•Good history fileThe historic Triumph racing motorcycle offered here was originally commissioned by Ron Chandler and used by him to win the Formula 750 200-mile race at Rouen in 1973.The Triumph and BSA 750 Triples had been launched in the UK in 1969, just in time to be up-staged by Honda's four-cylinder CB750. Faced with ever-increasing foreign competition the Triple failed to fulfil its makers' expectations in the showroom, but success on the racetrack did more than enough to ensure a place in motorcycling history. BSA-Triumph's Chief Engineer Doug Hele spearheaded engine development throughout 1969, while frame builder Rob North devised a chassis that would stand the test of time like few others. The team narrowly missed victory at the 1970 Daytona 200, its first major event, Gene Romero finishing 2nd on a Triumph. A revised 'lowboy' frame, twin front disc brakes and the racing Triple's characteristic 'letterbox' fairing were all new for 1971, a year which would see the Triple established as one of the most formidable racing motorcycles ever. Dick Mann's BSA won at Daytona, and John Cooper - also BSA-mounted - at Mallory Park's Race of the Year, vanquishing the hitherto unbeatable combination of Giacomo Agostini and his four-cylinder MV. Percy Tait and Ray Pickrell had won the 24-hour Bol d'Or endurance race the preceding week on another Triple, and Cooper wrapped up a memorable international season for BSA-Triumph with victory in the 250-mile race at Ontario Motor Speedway in October. The company's financial difficulties meant that there was no works effort in 1972, but privateers kept the Triple winning for many years, and the bike remains a potent force in classic racing today. Ron Chandler was an established star on the international road-racing scene when he bought the Rob North frame back in 1973. A Thames lighterman by trade, Ron had been using a pre-war AJS 250 and then a Matchless G9 to ride to work when the opportunity presented itself to purchase the ex-Lewis Carr Matchless G45 from dealer Geoff Monty. After a couple of years learning the ropes, Ron felt confident enough in his abilities to purchase a brand new Matchless G50. That was in 1960. Ron won his first two races on the G50 and caught the eye of sponsor Tom Kirby. Moving up a gear, he began competing in the Manx Grand Prix, Isle of Man TT, and World Championship events on the Continent. After a few relatively successful seasons, Ron transferred his allegiance to Tom's brother, Reg Kirby, and began working for Colin Seeley, building frames and bikes in Colin's Belvedere workshop. With Colin preparing his machines, Ron was able to progress to the next level. In 1967 he was crowned 'King of Brands' and completed his best-ever season by winning the British 500cc Championship. He rode the works Seeleys for a couple more years before the 7R's waning competitiveness forced a switch to the ubiquitous TZ Yamaha for the '350' class, while for 1971 he had a more competitive Kawasaki H1R to ride in 500cc events. With the advent of Formula 750, Ron decided he needed a bike for that class and approached frame builder Rob North. 'I was talking to Mick Boddice about moving up to the 750cc class, and said that I'd like to get hold of a Triumph or BSA Triple. Mick said that he had a factory BSA Rocket 3 engine that was unsuitable for his outfit. We did a deal, and at the end of the season I went up to Mick's garage in the Midlands and collected the engine. 'Chris Allen (my sponsor) and I went up to Rob North's workshop and bought a complete rolling chassis. We delivered the rolling chassis and motor to (Triumph Experimental Department engineer) Arthur Jakeman, who prepared the engine at his home.' Arthur Jakeman remembers that Rob North had made it very clear that this frame was the first commercial (i.e. non-works team) sale. With the blessing of Doug Hele (Triumph's Chief Development Engineer) Ron was able to buy all the factory racing components needed. Ron designed the tank and seat and had them made in alloy by Weldatank in Swanscombe (John Pearson, Lyta). By January '73 Arthur had finished the bike and Ron went up to Coventry to collect it. Although it had a BSA engine, the bike was badged as a Triumph. There is a (copy) document on file, signed by Arthur Jakemen and former BSA-Triumph team manager the late Les Williams, testifying to the machine's origins. Ron again: 'My first outing on the bike was at Mallory Park in March 1973. At the race I was talking to Percy Tait and he asked whether I was going to Rouen, the second meeting of the year. I managed to get a late entry and went down to Rouen with the former Triumph works team: Percy, Tony Jefferies and Les Williams. There was only enough room in their twin-wheel Transit van for the bike, me, and my leathers bag, so I couldn't take any tools or spares! 'Well, I won the first leg by eight seconds and finished 2nd in the second leg, Tony Jefferies beating me by half a wheel's length. On aggregate I won overall.' Reputedly, the £2,200 Rouen prize money was the same sum it had cost to build the bike! There are black-and-white photographs on file of Ron receiving the victor's trophy, laurel wreath and Champagne, one of which also shows a somewhat disgruntled looking Tony Jefferies being interviewed!Ron used the Triple for the rest of the 1973 season, riding in the Transatlantic Match Races (also in 1974) and taking it to continental 750cc races, getting some decent placings. 'In '74 we were racing against the 700cc Yamahas and Suzuki 750s and the BSA (sic) was no match for these machines so we decided to sell it and buy a Yamaha.' Ron retired from racing in 1975 but in 1983 was tempted back on track to take part in classic parades, which he would enjoy for the next 30 years. In the meantime, Ron's Rouen-winning Triumph had been acquired by the Bee Bee brothers, and while racing under their banner it had an engine displacement of 830cc. Bee Bee team rider Alistair Frame used this machine extensively, amassing an impressive 52 race wins in three years (1977-1979 inclusive) during which period he won three Championships at Aintree and for a while held the lap record at that circuit. He also held the Midland Club Championship for three years, riding at circuits like Cadwell Park, Mallory Park, Donington Park and Wellesbourne.Having retired in 1975, Ron did not ride again until Mike Hailwood's memorial meeting at Donington Park in 1983. Meanwhile, Chris Allen had bought the ex-Eddie Mannschreck lowboy-framed BSA Triple and Ron began riding it at various parades, commencing in 1998. Ron takes up the story again: 'I had often wondered what had happened to my old Rouen-winning machine, and felt that it would be nice to buy it back someday. The problem was, of course, that I had no idea where it was. 'I was riding Chris Allen's ex-Jim Rice BSA at Silverstone when I met Michel Laurette, a French journalist. I asked him whether he could get me a ride at Montlhéry in France, which he arranged. Michel was reading on the internet about Alistair Frame, one-time Bee Bee Triple rider, and some way through the piece it read '... this bike once belonged to Ron Chandler who rode it to victory in Rouen 1973'.'To cut a long story short, Ron successfully traced the collector who had bought the bike from the Bee Bee brothers: Ronnie Niven, who revealed that he had kept it in his bedroom for the last fiv... For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Greek Coinages, Campania, Neapolis, Nomos, 320-300, head of nymph right, kantharos behind, rev. man-headed bull right, crowned by Victory above, 7.23g/12h (HN Italy 571); LUCANIA, Poseidonia, Nomos, c. 470-445, Poseidon standing right, casting trident, chlamys draped over shoulders, rev. bull standing left on single exergue line, πome (retrograde) above, [s]a in exergue, 7.94g/3h (HN Italy 1114) [2]. First about very fine but with some surface porosity, second fine £90-£120
Greek Coinages, Campania, Phistelia, Obol, 325-275, male head facing slightly right, rev. dolphin, barley grain and mussel shell, ethnic around in Oscan, 0.53g/2h (HN Italy 613; Pozzi 243; McClean 369-72); CALABRIA, Tarentum, Diobol, 325-280, head of Athena right wearing crested helmeted ornamented with Scylla, rev. Herakles kneeling right, wrestling lion, 1.15g/6h (HN Italy 976; McClean 705); LUCANIA, Metapontion, Diobol, c. 325-275, helmeted head of Athena right, rev. ear of barley, 0.97g/10h (HN Italy –; Johnston Class F.21; McClean 999-1001); Poseidonia, Diobol, c. 445-420, ποσειδα, Poseidon standing right, casting trident, chlamys draped over shoulders, rev. bull standing left on exergue line, 1.14g/11h (cf. HN Italy 1119; McClean 1079); Thurium, Triobol, 440-400, helmeted head of Athena right, rev. bull walking left, fish below exergue line, 1.17g/12 (HN Italy 1759; McClean 1239); BRUTTIUM, Terina, Drachm, c. 300, head of nymph right, triskeles behind, rev. Victory seated left on plinth, holding kerykeion, 1.99g/9h (HN Italy 2641) [6]. Fine to very fine, several with light surface porosity £240-£300
Greek Coinages, Calabria, Tarentum, Nomos, 380-340, youth on horseback left, dismounting while holding shield, wave-pattern border, rev. dolphin-rider left, holding trident, ταρασ below, wave-pattern border, 7.57g/3h (HN Italy 885; Vlasto 497; McClean –). Cleaning scratches, otherwise good very fine, toned and rare £200-£260
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