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1933 Gillet 98 cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number 94258. Engine number 265V. Alongside FN and Saroléa, Gillet was one of Belgium's three main motorcycle manufacturers, all of which were situated near the town of Herstal. FN and Saroléa had been around for 20-or-so years before Desire Gillet and his son Leon founded Société Anonyme des Ateliers Gillet in 1919, adding 'Herstal' to the company name to differentiate it from the French René Gillet concern. The fledgling firm soon established a reputation for original design and sound engineering, which was further enhanced when Robert Sexé rode a two-stroke Gillet-Herstal around the world. This project was bought by our vendor some 20 years ago at auction and he has now decided that he never will restore it. There is no paperwork with this lot.
about Lot 322
Great British Regiments. Birmingham Mint, Birmingham 1976, a limited edition presentation collection of 52 silver medals, numbered 1095, the collection presented in a mahogany and brass display case, enclosing two trays each with a fine display of silver medals representing line regiments and with corresponding cap badges, each medal 45gms, total weight approximately 2340gm, with information cards and promotional literature, the brass plaque on the list of the box is very scratched but the contents are generally in good original condition, case size 14 x 54 x 35.5cm
about Lot 239
An exhibition standard 2 inch scale model of a John Fowler A7 General Purpose Traction Engine, number 11298, built by Mr K.H. Tucker of Street, Somerset. The model having copper boiler with fitted pressure gauge, water sight glass, regulator, firebox door and lever operated direction control. The model finished in red and black paintwork with polished brass boiler bands, detailed rivet work, spoken flywheel, winch with fair-leads, worm steering, strakes and spoked wheels with rubber tyres and brass plaque to cylinder block. The boiler was tested to a pressure of 200lbs/psi on the 8th of May 1997 by Cheddar Models Ltd, it has not been run during our vendors ownership. 90 x 36 x 60cm. Fowler 11298 has not survived into preservation, built c.1909/10 it could drive threshing machines, saw benches and stone crushers the a belt on the flywheel, it could also haul up to 40 tons and had two gears resulting in either 3mph or 6mph. This example can run of either coal or compressed air.
about Lot 1
An Art Deco French platinum single stone diamond ring, claw set with an old brilliant cut stone, calculated to weigh 2.7 cts (spreads 3.5 cts), colour estimate K/L, clarity estimate Si1, baguette diamond shoulders, weight 5 gms, size K 1/2.
about Lot 107
Eureka Super Junior 35 child's pedal car, c.1935-38, metal body painted in red over black, metal disc wheels with solid Bergougnan rubber tyres, pedal drive, over painted chrome rear wings (possible replacements) and grill, 115 x 49cm.
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South Africa 1879, awarded to 1509 Pte. C. Mullin, 1/24th Foot, Queens South Africa, 1879 clasp. Provenance; purchased by the vendors father in the 1970's. With thanks to Celia Green, Archivist/Researcher, The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh, sold with a copy of her research and a copy of the Medal Roll entitlement. Charles MULLIN (sometimes MILLEN) Rank: Private 1st Battalion 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot Regimental No: 1-24/1509 Enlisted in Manchester, Lancashire 19.2.1868 age 21. Served in ‘H’ Company under Captain George Vaughan Wardell at St Helena 31.8.1876 to 31.8.1877. Arrived in South Africa with the draft from St Helena on 31.8.1877. Re-engaged at King William’s Town, South Africa on 18.9.1878 Killed in action on Wednesday 22.1.1879 at the Battle of Isandlwana No known grave but remains interred under one of the many cairns to be found on the Battlefield The 1st Battalion had 15 Officers, 51 NCOs, 12 Drummers and 325 Other Ranks killed at Isandlwana on 22nd January 1879. During 1877 and 1878, 1st Battalion, 24th Regiment was engaged in the Kaffir War with the natives of the Transkei, and was joined in South Africa by 2nd Battalion, 24th Regiment in March 1878. At the end of 1878, it became clear that a Field Force would have to be sent to bring the Zulu nation under control. ISANDLWANA On 11th January 1879, the Force crossed from Natal into Zululand in three columns. The Force Commander, Lieutenant General Lord Chelmsford, accompanied the left column, which was commanded by Colonel Richard Glyn, 24th Regiment, and comprised 1/24th and 2/24th, a field battery, some mounted infantry and two battalions of the Natal Native Contingent. This column crossed the Buffalo River at Rorke’s Drift, and for the next week was engaged in road making tasks. On 20th January, leaving B Company 2/24th under Lieutenant Gonville Bromhead to guard the drift, the stores and a hospital established there, the column advanced to Isandlwana Hill, ten miles east of Rorke’s Drift. During 21st January, a reconnaissance to the south-east came into contact with the Zulus and at 4 am on the 22nd January Lord Chelmsford with 2/24th, the artillery and some of the Natal Native Contingent moved out to bring them to battle. Left in camp at Isandlwana were the headquarters and five companies of 1/24th under Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Pulleine and G Company of 2/24th. Although there had been reports of Zulus to the north-east the previous day, Lord Chelmsford had taken no steps to verify this nor had the camp been put into a state of defence. At 7 am Zulus were seen collecting in the hills to the north-east of the camp. The alarm was sounded, the troops stood-to, and a message was sent off to Lord Chelmsford, who apparently thought the news of no consequence as he took no action when he received it. At 10 am Colonel Durnford of the Royal Engineers, arrived in camp from Rorke’s Drift with a rocket battery, 250 mounted Basutos and four companies of the Natal Native Contingent. He was senior to Lieutenant-Colonel Pulleine, and promptly took his men out to attack the Zulus, telling Pulleine to send a company to support him; this he did, the company moving to a ridge 1,500 yards from camp. About mid-day Durnford’s force was heavily attacked and he demanded more support. Pulleine reluctantly sent out a further company, leaving himself with only three companies of 1/24th, one of 2/24th and the Natal Native Contingent. Masses of the enemy were now advancing directly upon the camp itself, Durnford’s men were retiring and all the companies of the 24th were in action and hotly engaged. Vigorously as the attack was pressed, the 24th were standing their ground well, shooting steadily and confidently and making every round tell. The Zulus, though their main body had worked to within 200 yards of the 24th line, were finding the fire too hot and were on the verge of retreat. Indeed had the ammunition supply been maintained the attack might have been beaten off, but there was great trouble in getting the ammunition boxes off the kicking and plunging mules, and difficulty in opening them, as in those days the lids were screwed down. Suddenly at about 1.15 pm the fire slackened, the Zulus seized their chance and dashed in with loud shouts, the Natal Native Contingent fled and the Zulus poured through the gap. In a short time all was over. The men of the 24th were found afterwards lying in groups back to back where they had stood to fight it out. Rings of dead Zulus all about them showed how they had held out till their ammunition failed. Only ten men of the Regiment escaped.
about Lot 353
Platform lamp glass "North Cave", This former Hull, Barnsley and West Riding junction and Dock.Co railway station opened in July 1886 and closed to passenger traffic in August 1955
about Lot 86
WWII Third Reich Reichsluftschutzbund RLB Leaders Dagger, 2nd pattern, the 24cm blade by Paul Weyersberg & Co., Solingen, scabbard. This bladed 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 edged weapons or bladed products by postal courier to a UK residential address (Offensive Weapons Act 2019)
about Lot 208
Play Football by Chester - Pollard Amusement Company New York, a thirteen a side penny arcade game, c.1924-1926, consisting of two teams of 13 tinplate players (some wearing original woollen jerseys) in red and yellow, 103cm x 60cm x 40cm, together with the remains of the metal cabinet, Ahrens Pats, London, on cast iron legs, three glazed viewing windows, money tray, 113cm x 140cm x 40cm Provenance; purchased from the SS Empire Emporium, York closure in 1985. In 1987 it reopened as the Grand Opera House, York
about Lot 284
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