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A collection of books to include, Private Presses, Raven Press 'Book of Tobit' limited edition, No.55 of 275, slip case together with Fleece Press, Ian Rodgerson, Barnett Freedman 2006; Officine Bodini, Rampant Lion, Hesperides Press and Gregynog Press (c.24)
about Lot 148
South Africa, One Pond, 1898, loose mounted, gross 10.5gm
about Lot 54
Omega Seamaster Professional 300m Stainless steel gentleman's quartz wristwatch, the round blue dial with luminous dot hour markers, date aperture at 3, lume sword hands, centre seconds hand, 41mm case with SEAMASTER, hippocampus and Omega logo to the caseback, to a 1503/825 stainless steel bracelet with signed Omega clasp.
about Lot 30
An 18ct gold, opal sapphire and diamond cluster ring, O, 4.9gm
about Lot 462
Royal Copenhagen'; a pair of 'Blue Fluted Plain' painted porcelain standing Dala horses, each with marks and 134 and 570 to base, 17cm high.
about Lot 268
A German ceremonial Third Reich Army Dagger, the plain 29cm double edge steel blade with maker's mark of visored helmet over WKC Solingen, the white metal hilt with cream celluloid wrythen fluted grip, with pebbled white metal scabbard and portapee.
about Lot 52
1930 AJS Model S2, 996 cc. Registration number DS 9578 (non-transferrable, originally PO 3338). Frame number S 69318. Engine number S2 69318. Four of the five Stevens brothers (sons of a blacksmith) produced their first motorcycle in 1897 using a proprietary engine, by 1910, to protect the existing name of their engines, it was thought necessary to introduce a new name for their motorcycles. After much deliberation, they chose to use initials only, and as only one brother, Jack, had two Christian names (Albert John), the new marque was christened A.J.S. Up until the take-over by Colliers in 1931 they produced a wide range of machines, some of which gained distinction in the TT. By 1930 the company held 117 world records but was in financial trouble. After 1931 the only true AJS's were the racing 7R's, Porcupines and the AJS Four. Optimistically as ever, the company added 5 new models to the existing range for the 1931 catalogue, the ‘S’ series were extremely good value for money, and were offered at very attractive prices. The range consisted of 9 basic models, ranging from a 248 cc OHV single to a 996 cc V-twin machine intended for sidecar use or fast and comfortable touring. The company made good motorcycles but in 1930 it had shown a big loss for the fourth year in a row and in the autumn of 1931 the company went into voluntary liquidation. Matchless Motorcycles Limited of Plumstead, London, purchased the A.J.S. name, manufacturing rights, and good will for £20,000, consequently the 1931 AJS models were the last Wolverhampton AJS machines. The S2 had a bore and stroke of 84×90 mm, a 3 speed gearbox with foot-operated clutch and detachable aluminium cylinder heads. The weight was 375 lb. DS started life out with a registration number of PO 3338 (not found at DVLA’s record office so it may be possible to apply for it) and in 1947 was with Robert Fox of Chichester with a sidecar attached. It was taxed every year up until 1959 and then sold to Stuart Tallack of Felpham in Sussex in 1977. In August 1983 it was bought by David Crouch of Hailsham, presumably as a project as when he registered it with DVLA it was assigned a new number of DS 9578. Our vendors father, renowned serial vintage restorer Spike Holman, purchased it as a dismantled project in 2005 and began the resurrection of this rare machine. It is believed this machine had been dismantled at one point and the engine used as a boat winch at Peacehaven in Sussex, presumably prior to the 1983 DVLA registration. The engine is stated to have had new sleeves and pistons, new big ends and a rebuilt magneto, it has been running but not for some period of time so recommissioning will be required. Sold with the V5C, two R.F 60A as PO 3338, various manuals and literature.
about Lot 332
A six shot .44” Colt Army single action percussion revolver, No.64416 (matching), round barrel stamped ‘ADDRESS COL SAMl COLT NEW-YORK U.S. AMERICA’, underlever rammer, rebated cylinder roll with engraved Naval engagement, COLT PATENT No.4416, and Pat. Sept 10th 1850, brass trigger guard, Inspector stamped HH to barrel and H in two other places, script D to the cylinder, walnut grip, barrel 20.2cms. This product is not for sale to people under the age of 18. By bidding on this item you are declaring that you are 18 years of age or over. Please be aware that we are unable to send weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
about Lot 514
Longines, Comet, ref. 8475, a stainless steel mystery wristwatch, circa 1970, manual wind movement, 17 jewels, cal. 702, blue dial, Arabic numerals and baton markers, centre arrow hour hand and outer minute dot marker, screw down back, width 35mm
about Lot 40
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