A 'Blue Riband of English Motor Racing - The Story of the 1922 International Tourist Trophy Race' publication with successes for Bentley cars,textured cream card covers, 23 numbered pages produced by Bentley Motors Ltd, printed by Herbert Fitch & Co.Ltd reproduced from The Autocar, a post-race report celebrating 2nd, 4th and 5th places for the Bentley Team in the 'Three Standard' Three-Litre Bentleys driven by F.C.Clement, W.O.Bentley and W.D.Hawkes in the 302 mile race on 21st June, illustrated with race images including scenes depicting the Bentleys notable by being 'Standard' production cars competing in a field of race cars including Sunbeam and Vauxhall, some staining to front covers, 8vo. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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Property of a distinguished gentleman1924 Vauxhall 30-98 OE-Type Velox TourerRegistration no. NM 5557Chassis no. OE165*Outstandingly original*Full matching numbers*Known ownership history from new*Present ownership since 1968*Restored by Arthur Archer 1978-1988Footnotes:This is a most handsome example of what is considered by many knowledgeable enthusiasts to be the finest British sporting car of the Vintage period. Vauxhall 30-98 adherents will maintain that while Bentley generated greater publicity - thanks largely to their victories at Le Mans - the Vauxhall company (which raced at both Grand Prix and Tourist Trophy level before the Great War) had produced a car which could run rings around 3-Litre Bentleys on cross-country journeys. The 'big engine/lightweight car' formula has been repeated to good effect many times throughout the history of the sporting motor car, and Vauxhall's famous 30-98 was one of its earliest successful applications. As has so often been the case, the spur behind this particular combination was the desire for competition success; the first 30-98 being constructed at the behest of car dealer and motor sport competitor, Joseph Higginson, in 1913. Higginson's first objective was victory in the Shelsley Walsh hill-climb in June of that year, and the Laurence Pomeroy-designed 30-98 duly obliged, setting a hill record in the process which was to stand for fifteen years.Laurence Pomeroy's tenure as Vauxhall's Chief Engineer saw the Luton-based concern produce some of the truly outstanding designs of the Edwardian period, commencing with the 20hp Prince Henry in 1910. A larger version of the Prince Henry's four-cylinder side-valve engine was developed for its successor, the D-Type, which, with some 70bhp on tap, was good for 70mph-plus when not overburdened by formal coachwork. Pomeroy's 30-98 was powered by a 4.5-litre, four-cylinder, side-valve engine - in effect a stretched version of the Prince Henry/D-Type's - mounted in a conventional but lightweight chassis; suspension being by beam axle at the front and live axle at the rear, with semi-elliptic springs all round. Power was transmitted via a multi-plate clutch to a robust four-speed gearbox, and thence via a short prop-shaft to the straight-cut bevel rear axle. The braking system consisted of a foot-operated transmission brake and a handbrake operating on the two rear drums, the front wheels being un-braked.At first glance this unremarkable specification seems an unlikely one for a performance car - even an Edwardian example - but the 30-98's 90bhp-plus power output, combined with a weight of only 24cwt (with the factory-built, four-seater 'Velox' tourer coachwork) gave it a formidable power-to-weight ratio for the time. A fully road-equipped 30-98 was capable of around 85mph, and when stripped for racing the company guaranteed a top-speed in excess of 100mph for the later overhead-valve models, a capability demonstrated at Brooklands on numerous occasions. Only a handful of cars were sold before the outbreak of WWI interrupted production, and when manufacture resumed in 1919, the model was given the designation 'E-Type' - its Prince Henry predecessor having been the 'C' and the 25hp Tourer the 'D'. Manufacture of the E-type ceased in September 1922 after 287 cars had been constructed, there then being a slight hiatus in production before its successor, the overhead-valve 'OE', commenced delivery to customers in early 1923. Despite a reduction in capacity to 4.2 litres, the power of the ohv motor went up to 110bhp-plus, although this increase made little difference to the car's performance.The OE was not to gain front-wheel brakes until late 1923, when a cable system was introduced. This was operated, along with the transmission brake, by the foot pedal, with the linkages and compensating mechanism - the inaccurately-termed 'kidney box' - mounted somewhat untidily in front of the radiator. Hydraulic actuation of the front-wheel and transmission brakes was adopted in 1926. By the time the final batch of OE chassis had been completed in early 1927, there were few customers for the 30-98, the antiquity of the design telling against it when compared to the more refined competition from Bentley and Sunbeam. Total production of OEs numbered 312 cars. While some may argue that the E-Type was the last of the totally Pomeroy-designed cars, and is therefore for the purists, it is the OE that has become more sought after by enthusiasts over the years.This exceptional matching-numbers Vauxhall 30-98 retains its original chassis, axles, steering box, engine, gearbox, and Velox tourer body. 'NM 5557' was first owned by coachbuilders E D Abbott Ltd and was registered to its late owner on 1st August 1968. The Vauxhall was purchased from Chiltern Cars and comes with their sales receipt for the sum of £295. This car's entry in Nic Portway's The 30-98 Vauxhall Centenary Index lists all its owners, the second of whom was Sir Ralph Millais, a descendent of Sir John Everett Millais, the celebrated artist and founder member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. In 1978 the car was entrusted to Arthur Archer for a complete restoration which occupied the next ten years and cost £55,000 - a colossal sum at that time and not inconsiderable now. The interior was re-trimmed in correct Connolly leather by Barry Lummis in 1987 for £2,500, while new wheels and tyres were supplied by Richard Brothers in 2012 at a cost of £7,000. Maintenance and running notes for the period 2003-2019 are on file.In 2013 'NM 5557' was displayed at Shelsley Walsh for the Vauxhall 30-98 Centenary celebrations, and in 2015 took part in the Gordon Bennett Rally in Ireland. The car comes with a nice history file containing the aforementioned purchase receipt; an old-style continuation logbook (1960); tax discs from the 1960s; expired MoTs; and a V5C Registration Certificate. This is the finest and most correct Vauxhall 30-98 to come to the market in many years. When one considers the recent £1m-plus sales result for a Wensum-bodied car, this Velox tourer represents exceptional value.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A small 'Schneider Trophy Seaplane' mascot,stamped 'AEL' to rear of base, in the form of the 1927-1931 Supermarine S6b, engraved 'Rolls Royce' to wings, with spinning propellor, some lifting to plating, 8cm long, mounted on a marble base. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Sarah Williams (British 1961-): The Washing Line, oil on canvas signed verso 61cm x 108cm Notes: Sarah graduated from Norwich School of Art and Design in 1984 with a first-class BA Hons in Fine Art and, having won the Stowell's Trophy, was awarded an unconditional place to study MA Painting at the Royal Academy. She comes from a family of creative talent - her father, Reg Williams, was a member of the York Four. During her three years at Norwich Art School, she exhibited regularly in the school gallery and Norwich Castle and visited Switzerland, exhibiting and working with Kurt Rupe. More recently, she has exhibited in galleries around England and has had her own businesses in Interior Design, Architectural Design, Furniture Design and Jewellery. Sarah has recently returned to painting full-time and, having used a multitude of mediums in her creative work, now confesses she is an oil-paint addict. It is "the smell, the texture, the depth and colour of pigments: total nectar". - Condition Report
ELKINGTON & CO. LTD A LATE 19TH CENTURY SILVER TWO-HANDLED TROPHY BOWL, cast scroll handles, the shallow bowl with rim band of soldiers from the classical period, raised on circular platform foot with egg & dart band, Birmingham 1897, the bowl 22.5c m in diameter, weight; 948g, raised on an ebonised socle base
From the collection of Valerie Leon - a unique award, given to Ms Leon, in the form of ' Maschinenmensch ' from the 1927 film ' Metropolis '. The figure of aluminium metal construction, standing atop a squared plinth base. To the front is attached a small engraved plaque which reads ' Valerie Leon '. An impressive award trophy. Measures approx 33cm tall.
A 19TH CENTURY INLAID ROSEWOOD CYLINDER MUSIC BOX, 8 1/2 inch cylinder with ratchet wind, numbered 49142, the hinged lid centred by a musical trophy. 42cm wideThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Music box will play but has not been tested for a prolonged period of time, as such is sold unwarranted and as seen.
A LARGE GEORGE V SILVER FOOTBALL TROPHY, by Walker & Hall, Sheffield 1923, modelled as a football player holding a football standing upon a tapering stand with acanthus corbels, raised upon a domed circular base with four footballs upon lobed stands, on a circular wooden base. 42cm high, 52 troy ouncesThe absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.Marks are clear and well struck. Stands flat and upright, no wobbles. In very good condition without damage.
A large hand-knotted Indian carpet by Obeetee of Mirzapur; central cobalt-blue lozenge with flower-head designs surrounded by a beige ground with further flower-head and geometric designs, all within varying sized red, beige and cobalt-blue borders with further larger stylised repeating motifs, flower heads and similar patterns etc. (307cm x 240cm) (Obeetee - 25,000 artisans have been creating authentic hand-knotted Indian carpets since 1920 and have received many awards including the Export Performance Award given by the President of India, New Delhi and also the Gold Trophy for the highest export performance for hand-knotted woollen carpets from the Minister of State)
Kingstonian Football Club - English Football Club - An impressive and historic collection consigned by Clive Howse, assistant manager to Geoff Chapple from the club's run to winning the F.A. Umbro Trophy at Wembley in 1999, including a winner's medal for the F.A. Challenge Trophy issued to Clive Howse in presentation case by Firmin & Sons, match issued shirt from the final, two zip up Umbro jackets issued for the final, Nationwide Conference T Shirt, captain's armband, cap, match worn shirt from the semi final worn and signed by Matt Crossley, pennant from Forest Green Rovers who they played in the final, Wembley Itinerary, signed programme and team sheet from final, together with other programmes from previous rounds and newspaper cuttings.Provenance: Consigned from Clive Howse who was assistant manager at Kingstonian F.C.
A late Victorian silver gilt equestrain trophy cup and cover. London 1901 by Rowlands and Frazer. The base with applied strapwork below banded centre and engraved circular cartouches below a swag border, leaf-capped double scroll handles. The pull-off cover with a cast model of a horse below a strapwork border and engraved crest. Together with an octagonal wooden plinth, set with rotating commemorative medals. The trophy given by The Hackney Horse Society 38cms high 99ozs
Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Skulls, modern, a varied selection of African hunting trophies to include - Black Wildebeest horns on upper skull, Blesbok horns on upper skull, Ellipsen Waterbuck horns on upper skull, Cape Red Hartebeest horns on upper skull, Common Warthog full skull, Blue Wildebeest horns on upper skull, (6)
Horns/Skulls: A Selection of African Game Trophy Horns, circa late 20th century, to include - Cape Greater Kudu large adult bull horns on cut upper skull, on shield, right horn 125cm, left horn 127cm, Cape Red Hartebeest - Rowland Ward record class, large adult male horns on cut upper skull, on shield, right horn 60cm, left horn 61cm, South African Springbok - Rowland Ward record class, large adult male horns on cut upper skull, on shield, right horn 37cm, left horn 36.5cm, Gemsbok Oryx adult male horns on cut upper skull, on shield, right horn 78cm, left horn 79cm, all measured using Rowland Ward method 7 + 8, (4)
Hides/Skins: A Quantity of African Game Trophy Hides, circa late 20th century, comprising - three South African Springbok full hides with shortened limbs, Blesbok full hide with shortened limbs, Cape Greater Kudu hide with shortened limbs, Cape Bushbuck hide with shortened limbs, Sable Antelope flank skin, Common Eland hide with shortened limbs, (8)
Antlers/Horns: A Selection of African Hunting Trophy Skulls, circa 1991, a varied selection of African hunting trophies to include - Northern Grants Gazelle horns on upper skull, Common Reedbuck horns on cut upper skull on shield, two South African Springbok horns on cut upper skulls on shields, Common Impala horns on upper frontlet, Red Hartebeest horns on cut upper frontlet, (6)
Antlers/Horns: A Selection of African Hunting Trophy Skulls, circa 1991, a varied selection of African hunting trophies to include - Thomson's Gazelle horns on cut upper frontlet, two South African Springbok horns on cut upper skulls on shields, Common Warthog muzzle/snout with tusks on shield, Red Duiker face mask with horns, Steenbok horns on cut upper frontlet on split wood shield, female Western Hartebeest horns on cut upper frontlet, (7)
Hides/Skins: African Game Trophy Skins, modern, South Africa, hide quality tanned hides, to include - Lowland Nyala flat skin with shortened outstretched limbs, length 198cm, across forelimbs 134cm, across rear limbs 146cm, a Blue Wildebeest flat skin with shortened outstretched limbs, length 230cm, across forelimbs 158cm, across rear limbs 150cm, a Common Impala flat skin with shortened outstretched limbs, length 150cm, across forelimbs 100cm, across rear limbs 88cm, (3)
Sporting/Fishing: A Large Carved Wooden Model of a Salmon, by P.D. Malloch of Perth, Scotland, 1853-1921, a very large naturalistically painted half block carving of a Salmon, 137.5cm length P.D. Malloch were a famous old-time fishing tackle shop located in Perth, Scotland, which employed professional Scottish model makers who would create exact copies of your trophy fish. Malloch models divided up into 3 categories referred to as the early Malloch maker 1900-1922, the middle Malloch maker 1920s to the early 1930s, and the late Malloch maker from 1934-1952. P.D. Malloch also established the Tay Salmon Fisheries Company in 1899, buying up the fishing rights along the river and estuary and creating one of the biggest operations of its kind. Unfortunately, the company has now ceased trading as of February 2020 after being in business for 149 years. . all fins are damaged and in need of repair, damage to lower jaw, a nail is present to top of mouth, in need of full restoration, 23/07/20
Horns/Skulls: A Group of African Game Trophy Skulls, circa 1972, all prepared by Rowland Ward Taxidermy, ''The Jungle'', Crawley, Road, Wood Green, London, comprising - East African Eland (Taurotragus oryx pattersonianus), Kenya, East Africa, horns on upper skull, right horn 74cm, left horn 75cm, tip to tip 30cm, painted text to skull - ''3-II-72, Kajiado''. Western White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes mearnsi), Kenya, East Africa, horns on cut upper skull, right horn 55cm, left horn 54cm, tip to tip 54.5cm, widest span 60cm, painted text to skull - ''4-II-72, Kajiado''. Coke's Hartebeest (Alcelaphus cokii), Kenya, East Africa, horns on upper skull, right horn 42cm, left horn 42cm, tip to tip 33.5cm, painted text to skull - ''5-II-72, Kajiado''. Southern Lesser Kudu (Ammelaphus australis), Kenya, East Africa, horns on cut upper frontlet, right horn 51cm, left horn 51.5cm, tip to tip 28.5cm, including original back skin, painted text to skull - ''31-I-72, Kajiado''. including photocopy of Rowland Ward invoice, (qty). wildebeest nasal bone restored, Eland missing 8 upper teeth, Cokes hartebeest missing 5 upper teeth, 12/08/20
Horns/Skulls: A Group of African Game Trophy Skulls, circa 1972-74-75, comprising - Southern Grant's Gazelle (Nanger granti granti), Kenya, East Africa, prepared by Rowland Ward Taxidermy, ''The Jungle'', Crawley, Road, Wood Green, London, horns on cut upper skull cap, right horn 60.5cm, left horn 58cm, tip to tip 40cm. Peter's Gazelle (Nanger petersi), prepared by Zimmerman Taxidermy, Nairobi, Kenya, horns on cut upper frontlet, right horn 59cm, left horn 59cm, tip to tip 26cm. East African Impala (Aepyceros melampus rendilis), Kenya, East Africa, prepared by Rowland Ward Taxidermy, ''The Jungle'', Crawley, Road, Wood Green, London, horns on upper skull, right horn 67cm, left horn 68.5cm, tip to tip 38.5cm, painted text to skull ''Longopito, B.I, Kenya, 5.2.74''. Kalahari Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella gazella), South West Africa, prepared by Nico Van Rooyen Taxidermy, Rosslyn, South Africa, horns on upper skull, right horn 96cm, left horn 94cm, tip to tip 51.5cm, painted text to skull ''Khomashochland, D.S.W.A, 18.2.75''. (4)
Horns/Skulls: A Group of African Game Trophy Skulls, circa 1972 & 1987, comprising - Eastern White-Bearded Wildebeest (Connochaetes albojubatus), Tanzania, East Africa, prepared by Hannes Wimmer, Pfarrkirchen, Germany, horns on upper skull, mounted upon an ebonised shaped shield, right horn 63.5cm, left horn 63.5cm, tip to tip 44.5cm, widest span 75.5cm, East African Impala (Aepyceros melampus rendilis), Kenya, East Africa, prepared by Zimmerman Taxidermy, Nairobi, Kenya, horns on cut skull cap, right horn 61.5cm, left horn 61.5cm, tip to tip 45.5cm, Fringe-Eared Oryx (Oryx callotis), kenya, East Africa, prepared by Zimmerman Taxidermy, Nairobi, Kenya, horns on upper skull, right horn 88cm, left horn 89cm, tip to tip 30.5cm, painted text to skull ''Merti P.P, 18.9.72, Kenya''. East Africa Defassa Waterbuck (Kobus ellipsiprymnus defassa), Kenya, East Africa, prepared by Zimmerman taxidermy, Nairobi, Kenya, horns on upper skull, right horn 54cm, left horn 55ccm, tip to tip 46cm, painted text to skull ''Kiboko 31-I-72'', (4)
Horns/Skulls: A Group of African Game Trophy Skulls, circa 1975 & 1975, comprising - Kalahari Gemsbok Oryx (Oryx gazella gazella), Chairos, South West Africa, prepared by Nico Van Rooyen Taxidermy, Rosslyn, South Africa, horns on upper skull, right horn 86cm, left horn 84.5cm, tip to tip 29.5cm, painted text to skull ''Chairos, D.S.W.A, 25-2-75''. Cape Greater Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), South West Africa, prepared by Nico Van Rooyen Taxidermy, Rosslyn, South Africa, adult bull horns on cut upper frontlet, right horn 126cm, left horn 125cm, tip to tip 97cm, painted text to skull ''Dremdeling''. Cape Red Hartebeest (Alcelaphus caama), South West Africa, prepared by Nico Van Rooyen Taxidermy, Rosslyn, South Africa, horns on cut upper frontlet, right horn 57.5cm, left horn 58.5cm, tip to tip 15cm, painted text to skull ''Klippdrift, D.S.W.A, 15-2-75''. Desert Warthog Tusks (Phacochoerus aethiopicus), prepared by Nico Van Rooyen Taxidermy, South Africa, a full set of adult tusks, mounted upon a painted shaped shield, with oak leaf mounts, (4)
Horns/Skulls: A Group of African and Argentinian Game Trophy Skulls, comprising - Kalahari Springbok (Antidorcas hofmeyri), circa 1975, South West Africa, prepared by Nico Van Rooyen, Rosslin, South Africa, adult male horns on cut upper skull, including original prepared hide. Southern Gerenuk (Littocranius walleri), circa 1974 Kenya, prepared by Zimmerman Taxidermy, Nairobi, Kenya, large adult horns on complete upper skull, painted text to skull ''Mertipp 18.9.72, Kenya''. Eastern Bohor Reedbuck (Redunca wardi), circa 1987, Tanzania, prepared by Hannes Wimmer, Pfarrkirchen, Germany, adult male horns on complete upper skull, mounted upon an ebonised shield. Red Brocket Deer (Mazama americana), circa 1975, Argentina, prepared by Horacio Del Valle, Buenos Aires, adult male antlers on cut upper frontlet, mounted upon a shaped shield. Steenbok (Raphicerus campestri), circa 1975 South West Africa, prepared by Nico Van Rooyen Taxidermy, Rosslyn, three sets of adult horns all on complete upper skulls, (8)
Hunting Books: CIC Caprinae Atlas Of The World, Edition 1 & 2, published by Rowland Ward, 2013, volumes 1 & 2, both hard back copies with original dust covers, Safari Club International Mountain Game Of The World Edition 1, 2009, hard back copy with original dust cover, Safari Club International Alternative Methods Record Book Of Trophy Animals Edition 1, 2007, hard back copy with original dust cover, (4)
Hunting Books: Safari Club International Record Books, Edition VII, volumes 1, 2, 3, two - Africa field editions, one - all continents except Africa. Edition VII, volumes 2, 3, one - North America, one - North America introduced. Edition IX, volumes 1, 2, one - Africa field edition, one - All continents except Africa, another supplement edition to IX all continents. Edition X, volumes 1, 2, 3, one - Africa field edition, one - North America, North America introduced, one - South America, Europe, Asia, South Pacific. Edition XI, volumes 1, 2, 3, two - Africa field editions, one - North America field edition. Edition XII, volumes 1, 2, 4, two - Africa field editions, one - South America, Europe, Asia, South Pacific. Safari Club International All-Time Record Book Of Trophy Animals, 1978-2000, single volume. Two Spanish Record Books - Catalogo De Trofeos de caza, 1996-2000, Catalog De Trofeos, 1963 Ministerio de agricultura. (20)
A George V twin-handled trophy cup with embossed floral decoration and raised on an acanthus leaf circular base and inscribed "From the Office Staff May 23rd 1928" (S Blanckensee & Son Limited, Birmingham 1927), 23 cm high, 13 oz CONDITION REPORTS Over all condition sound though with small dent to the main body above the reeding below the handle. Otherwise with wear and tear conducive with age, minor surface scratching etc
A George III silver punch ladle, the oval bowl with reeded rim, on twisted whalebone handle, Thomas Morely, London 1779, to/w a (probably) Georgian caddy spoon in the form of a miniature scoop, Birmingham (Assay & Hallmark only), a small two-handled trophy-cup, pin-dish, four silver-topped toilet jars and another silver bottle-top
A stag's head trophy, by C J Gunston, Quebec, the head mounted on an oak shield, with maker's stamp to the reverse, 114cm high overall Provenance: Christie's, 4 and 5 June 1984, part of lot 321. From The Principal Contents of an East Anglian Estate.Condition report: Hair loss to top of head and snout, splits to ears, shield with knocks and dents
A large red deer trophy head by Rowland Ward, early 20th century, mounted on an oak shield, with maker's initials to the reverse,135cm high overall From The Principal Contents of an East Anglian Estate.Condition report: Ears split and lacking hair, nose and eyes in need of attention, condition poor
A white-eared kob trophy head, by Edward Gerrard & Co., mounted on an oak shield with ivorine label 'White eared Kob, White Nile 1911',90cm high overall Provenance: Christie's, 4 and 5 June 1984, part of lot 320. From The Principal Contents of an East Anglian Estate.Condition report: Ears split and freyed, hair loss to top of head, skrinkage, knocks and abrasions to shield, splits to base of horns
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