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19th century English school, portrait of a gentleman, unsigned, oil on canvas, 75 x 62 cm, gilt frame.
about Lot 325
1950 Vincent Comet, Series C, 499cc. Registration number DCK 473. Frame number, headstock and swinging arm RC/1/5451. Engine number F 5AB/2A/3551. Crankcases, both 75C.
about Lot 1062
1938 Benelli M37 250 TNE, 248cc. Registration number 741 XUN. Frame number 25-10352. Engine number 4TNE 10352. Benelli was established in Pesaro, Italy in 1911, in 1921 Benelli built its first motorcycle, using their own 98 cc engine. Giuseppe Benelli was inspired by a theoretical study of an engine by Edward Turner published in 1925 by a French magazine and produced a 175 cc 4-stroke with "cascade" distribution and overhead camshaft of 1927, it soon became the "trademark" of the Pesaro house. The five cylindrical gears with straight teeth of the distribution (one of the crankshaft, three idle, one of the camshaft) were inserted (cascade) in a thin aluminum folder placed on the right side of the engine, on the top of which was mounted the "castelletto" of the distribution with the camshaft and barbells annexed. The whole was fixed to the engine head not rigidly, but leaving the coupling with a degree of freedom. This solution was patented in 1927 and began the commercial and sporting success of Benelli, which lasted until the outbreak of World War II. Two years after that, using a version specially designed competition engine, Tonino "the Terrible" took to the track. Riding a Benelli 175, Tonino Benelli won four Italian championship titles in five years: in 1927, 1928 and 1930 with engine single overhead camshaft (SOHC) version, and in 1931 with the double overhead camshaft (DOHC) version. After the commercial and sporting successes achieved with its 175cc model, the Pesaro-based company Benelli decided, in 1936, to create a more powerful 250 cc model. The Benelli 250 TN (Turismo Normale) met with good success, especially with the acquisition by the Royal Army of the military version M37, used for service purposes such as escorts and relay, while for the motorization of the fighting troops the most powerful were preferred Benelli 500 VLM . In 2003 Roy Steans of Surrey obtained a dating certificate from the Benelli Club for this machine, there are photographs on file pre restoration with and Italian license plate 1165 AG, for Agrigento, Sicily. In 2008 a VMMC dating certificate was obtained by Raymond Meggett of Lincoln as well as an MOT and our vendor purchased it, in a restored condition, in 2014. Little used over the years, this rare machine will require recommissioning before use. Sold with the V5C, 2008 MOT, two dating certificates and various paperwork.
about Lot 639
An 18ct gold, opal sapphire and diamond cluster ring, O, 4.9gm
about Lot 462
A pair of painted wood Blackamoor standard lamps, in black and gold, supporting seven light chandeliers, 210 cm.
about Lot 387
1978 Triumph Spitfire 1500. Registration number YOA 179T. Chassis number FH 126792. Engine number FM/113303-HE. The Spitfire was conceived by Standard-Triumph to compete in the small sports car market against the Austin-Healey Sprite. The Sprite had used the drive train of the Austin A30/A35 in a lightweight. The Spitfire used mechanicals from the Herald. Where the Austin A30 used monocoque construction, the Herald used body-on-frame — a chassis Triumph was able to downsize, saving the cost of developing a completely new chassis-body unit. Giovanni Michelotti, who had designed the Herald, styled the bodywork, which featured wind-up windows (in contrast to the Sprite and Midget, which used side curtains) and an assembly of the bonnet and wings that opened forward for engine access. The Spitfire's introduction was delayed by its company's financial troubles in the early 1960's and was subsequently announced shortly after Standard Triumph was taken over by Leyland Motors. When Leyland officials, taking stock of their new acquisition, found Michelotti's prototype under a dust sheet in a factory corner, it was quickly approved it for production. The Mark IV featured a redesigned rear design similar to the Triumph Stag and Triumph 2000 models, both also designed by Michelotti. The front end was revised with a new bonnet pressing eliminating the weld lines on top of the wings/fenders, door handles were recessed, the convertible top received squared-off corners. The interior was revised to include a full-width dashboard, with instruments ahead of the driver rather than over the centre console, initially finished in black plastic and beginning in 1973 finished in wood. The 1500 followed in 1974. YOA comes with an extensive history; the Heritage certificate states it was built on the 5th September 1978 but not registered until the 14th February 1979, normal for a sports car. There is history from 1988 when it was owned by Mr Smith when he had the big end bearings replaced as well as a sill. In 1989 Mr Hardman of Chelmsford had the engine built at 88,000 miles. Eric Sullivan of Flitwick was the owner from 1990 and he set about a comprehensive restoration, including the body tub in 1994. MOT's are on file from 1992 at 6,470 miles, by 2007 it had risen to 9,125 miles and and 2017 at 12,290. Our vendor bought it in 2009 and has only added a few miles each year. Sold with the V5C, MOT history, Heritage certificate, large receipts history, this appears to be a well sorted Spitfire, ideal for summer fun.
about Lot 418
Shell Motor Spirit, a single sided vitreous enamel advertising sign, 46 x 137 cm
about Lot 65
Omega Speedmaster Professional Mark II chronograph stainless steel wristwatch, c.1969, ref 145.014, cal 861,matte black dial, luminescent baton numerals and hands, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, the Omega crystal with inset bezel calibrated for tachymeter, the manual wind 17 jewel movement numbered 23422980, the bracelet numbered1162/1/173, width 42 mm.
about Lot 176
A Movado Chronometre Ermeto electroplated slide wind purse watch, c. 1930's, numbered 1240, 687M, with Arabic numerals, working when catalogued, together with six other manual wind miniature travel/bedside clocks, sliding or hinged openings, makers to include Pontifa, Basis, Laco and others together with a French traveling clock with case.
about Lot 367
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