1963 Lambretta Li150, 175cc (see text). Registration number YKE 538A. Frame number 150Li 3 633850. Engine number 150Li 633587. Although best remembered these days as a 1960s style icon favoured by the fashion conscious ‘Mods’, the Lambretta motor scooter - together with Piaggio’s rival Vespa - had been intended as basic transport for the non-enthusiast masses. Manufactured by the Italian industrial giant Innocenti, the Lambretta gained instant acceptance in the immediate post-war years, its cleanliness and convenience in particular appealing to those who regarded the true motorcycle with suspicion. By the late 1950s, the scooter had begun to evolve into a larger and faster machine capable of two-up touring. Piaggio led the way with its 150 GS, to which Innocenti responded with the Lambretta TV 175. The latter was all new and incorporated innovations (for Lambretta) of enclosed chain drive and a four-speed gearbox. While the styling was an undisputed success, the engine proved troublesome and the first TV was a failure. Following the unreliable TV 175 Series 1, Lambretta went back to the drawing board to create one of its all-time greats: the ‘Li’. Built as a 125 or 150, the classic Li used the bore/stroke dimensions of the preceding ‘D’ Series but housed its entirely new engine in modern bodywork similar to that of the TV. The Li twins subsequently underwent a series of styling alterations, the Series 3 offered here being readily distinguishable by the handlebar-mounted headlight and ‘slimline’ styling that is for many enthusiasts the definitive Lambretta look. Little is known of YKE's early history, although it is believed to have been in a 40 year ownership before passing to a son. In 2000 it was shown at a local show in Norfolk and was re registered with DVLA in 2005 with an MOT at 16,591 km, gentle use over the years saw this rise iring the restoration the barrel was changed to a 175cc example with a Jetex 22 mm carb, front damper kit and a stainless steel exhaust, The wiring upgraded to 12 volts, along with a large selection of lights and mirrors. Our vendor purchased it as a display piece so it will need recommissioning before use on the road. Sold with V5C, some spares, and various paperwork.

A WWI American knuckle duster bayonet, the blade and hilt both stamped U.S. 1918, steel scabbard, 47 cm overall. PLEASE NOTE WE HAVE CONFLICTING REPORTS ON WHETHER THIS IS ORIGINAL OR A COPY, THE BUYER SHOULD MAKE UP THEIR OWN MIND.

An Arts & Crafts oak side table, octagonal shaped top with lower cross member, raised on four curved legs. 70cm tall, 61cm diameter.

A light oak twin pedestal desk with leatherette skiver, three frieze drawers over three drawer pedestals, 68cm x 138cm x 77cm, together with a 'rise and fall' oak stool. (2)

A collection of books to include, Nonesuch Press 'Herodutus', Rawlinson's translation revised and annotated by A.W.Lawrence, 1935 No.89 of 675, Quarter calf; North's Plutarch, 5 volumes No.815 of 1550 copies, cloth, spine labels, some damage to fore edge of the front board of volume 1, together with 18 other volumes (24)

A Thoren's Art Deco electroplated combination watch/lighter, USA and British patents, c.1920, Brevette 81816, 5 x 3 cm.

Circle of Sir Peter Lely, (1618-1680), a 17th century portrait of Lady Anne Keith, unsigned, with dedication, oil on canvas, 70 x 57 cm, gilt frame.

A Zippo Lighter Set, consisting of eight limited edition Zippo lighter depicting songs of Elvis, with sculpted replica of a gold disk, in a glazed hinged case with 'King of Rock and Roll' badge

1937 Ariel VB sidevalve De Luxe, 597cc, project. Registration number EKK 411. Frame number XF 10549. Engine number CC 3604. By 1930 Ariel's new single-cylinder range, designed by the great Val Page, had gained a rear-mounted magneto and its distinctive timing cover, and the basic engine design - though frequently revised - would last well into the post-war era. Both overhead-valve and sidevalve versions were made, though there was only one of the latter in Ariel's post-war line-up: the 600cc VB, a long-stroke workhorse. First introduced for 1936 and intended for sidecar use, the VB was regularly updated along with the rest of the Ariel singles, gaining plunger rear suspension, a telescopic front fork and, finally, a swinging-arm frame as the 1950s progressed. Production ceased in January 1959 when parent company BSA decided to axe Ariel's four-stroke models. EKK (original frame and engine numbers) was dispatched from the Ariel Works on the 26th July 1937 to dealers R.O. Wiltshire of Folkestone in Kent for sidecar use and registered by Kent County Council to F.W. Bromley. It was still being used with a sidecar in 1944 and 1948 (old tax discs). What became of it after that is unknown until it was bought by John Mitchell of Chorley in January 2000. He sold it to our deceased vendor in June 2000. Our vendor, with the help of the Ariel Owners Club and K.C.C. traced and successfully recovered the original registration number. Sold with the V5C, V5, two tax discs, copy of the K.C.C. paperwork and Ariel Owners Club despatch records, EKK appears very original and would make a worthy oily rag/patinated restoration project. Please note the engine is seized.

A collection of Nintendo Entertainment System cartridge games to include, Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Legend of Zelda (golden cartridge), McDonald Land, and others, together with an NES cleaning kit and controller pad To be sold on behalf on Monkey World, Dorset