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Click here to subscribeWilliam IV Coronation, 1831, white metal medals (2), by T.W. Ingram, 55mm (BHM 1484), unsigned, 54mm (BHM 1487); Reform Bill, 1832, white metal medals (5), by T. Halliday (3), 51mm (BHM 1597), 49mm (BHM 1590), 38mm (BHM 1586), unsigned (2), both 47mm (BHM 1604); Temperance Society, 1833, a white metal medal by T. Ottley, 44mm; Alton Towers, 1860, a white metal medal by J. Moore, 40mm (BHM 2677) [9]. Varied state £50-£70
Registration No: LO08 XYF Chassis No: ZFA31200000159214 MOT: August 2025Commissioned by Ferrari for their dealer networkNumber 120 of only 200 examples, of which 60 were right-hand driveSupplied with extensive service history including the original book packShowing only 58466 miles from newThe Fiat 500 Ferrari Dealer Edition is a very special and rare example of the incredibly cute and successful 'retro' city car. Originally ordered by Ferrari in 2008, to be used as a stylish courtesy vehicle by their approved service network, only 200 were built, with a numbered plaque fitted to each; of which only 60 were delivered to UK dealers in right-hand drive specification. Not to be confused with the later (and more common) Abarth 695 Tributo, the Dealer Edition was fitted with a 100bhp turbocharged 1.4 Litre four-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. All were painted in the iconic Rosso Corsa with the obligatory Scuderia shields adorning the wings, with the inside fitted out with Nero Leather where bucket seats, aluminium sports pedals, automatic climate control and an electric sliding panoramic sunroof could be found for the full 'Maranello' effect. The Dealer Edition proved so popular that most were sold to some of the most important clients of the Italian brand and the little Red Fiats are now very hard to find on the market today.First registered on the 29th July 2008, to Stratstone Ferrari & Maserati of Manchester, 'LO08 XYF' was to be kept by the firm for only one year before being sold out of the business to Park Lane (UK) Ltd of Alton, Hants in 2009. It is apparent that the baby Fiat was serviced by Stratstone during their ownership and not recorded in the service book at the time, however, the first stamp in the book is from Park Lane at 23,571 miles. There are four further stamps on file from Park Lane at 30,604 miles, 33,217 miles, 38,113 miles and 43,490 miles upon sale. For reasons unknown, the latter two service events included two cambelt changes. Acquired by the vendor's brother at the end of 2018, it was used very sparingly and actually moved to Italy with them for some six months. It was during this period that he decided that it was not suitable for the mountain roads and so it was sold within the family to the vendor in 2020 at c.56,500 miles. It was serviced by PMW Ltd at 56,841 miles immediately after acquisition.The vendor, in his own words, isn't ‘a major car enthusiast’ and has only covered approximately 2,000 miles on short trips to the shops with his wife and has now decided that it is time for the car to go to a more appropriate home. It has deteriorated cosmetically somewhat; the vendor pointed out some dents, lacquer peel and the original alloy wheels being in need of refurbishment. However, he describes the mechanical condition as 'very good' and describes it as a 'dependable little car'. Now offered at No Reserve, this could be the most affordable route to legitimate Scuderia shield-wearing exotica out there! For more information, please contact: Lucas Gomersall lucas.gomersall@handh.co.uk 07484 082430
HAMPSHIRE, Alresford, Richard Hockley, Farthing, 1652, 1.01g/6h (N 1790 obv., different [earlier] rev.; D 2A), James Withers, Farthing, 0.48g/9h (N 1791; BW. 3), Halfpenny, 1.72g/12h (N 1792; BW. 3); Alton, J[ohn] H[ockley], T[homas] B[raiman] and W[illiam] T[urner], Farthing, 1652, 0.84g/12h (N 1796; BW. 5), J[ohn] H[ockley], L[awrence] L[amport] and W[illiam] T[urner], Farthing, 1666, 0.62g/9h (N 1799; BW. 7); Andover, Borough Farthing, 1666, 1.70g/12h (N 1803; BW. 14), Halfpenny, 1666, 2.26g/12h (N 1805; BW. 13), Nucom Cokeii, Farthing, 1666, 0.56g/12h (N 1809; BW. 18), William Cornelius, Farthing, 0.64g/12h (N 1811; BW. 19), Thomas Paine, Farthing, 0.98g/6h (N 1815; BW. 24), William Waller, Farthing, 1665, 0.47g/3h (N 1823; BW. 30); Basingstoke, Robert Blunden, Farthing, 1.18g/3h (N 1826; BW. 32), John Coleman the elder, Farthings, 1652 (2), 1.11g/6h, 0.94g/6h (both N 1829; BW. 33), Samuel Kichener, Farthing, 0.96g/6h (N 1830; BW. 35), Barnard Reve, Farthings (2), 0.70g/6h (N 1833; BW. 38), 0.66g/12h (N 1834; BW. 38), John Watts Jr, Farthing, 1.17g/3h (N 1840; BW. 42) [18]. N 1803, 1826 and 1840 fine, last double-struck, others in varied state, N 1829 at 0.94g pierced £60-£80 --- Provenance: N 1796 bt J. Holman 2012
▲ Ruskin Spear RA (1911-1990) 'The Boxers'signed 'Ruskin Spear' l.r., oil on board76 x 63cm, unframedProvenance: The Alton Gallery, London;The David and Pam McCleave Collection of Modern British Art.Condition ReportLight surface scuffs and scratches with a little light surface dirt. A couple of extremely tiny losses.There are some pencil marks in the lower left corner and it is unclear if these are original. There is a 25cm strip in the centre of the top edge where the paint is thinner, which is presumed to be the result of tape used and then removed during the making process. Please see additional condition images. Overall presents well when viewed on the wall. Examined under UV light no retouching shows.
TWO BOXES OF BLUE AND WHITE DINNER AND TEA WARE, to include an Arabia porcelain 'Willow' pattern tea set, 'Willow' pattern tea caddy and covered cheese dish, a 19th century 'Willow' pattern oval meat dish, a Booths 'Real Old Willow' pattern teapot (crazed with restoration to spout), a gilt edged Continental porcelain serving platter, a Myott 'Coaching Days' pattern sugar bowl, tea cups and saucers, a small 'Olde Alton Ware' teapot, etc. (s.d) (2 boxes)
Shepard, E. H. [Six Drawings Illustrating Poems from When We Were Very Young] [London: Methuen, c.1925]. One of 250 numbered sets, 6 hand-coloured engravings on wove paper, each numbered in pencil lower right, tissue-guards, titles comprising: Teddy Bear (61 x 49cm, no watermark), The King's Breakfast (61 x 49cm, no watermark), Happiness (50.5 x 38.5cm, watermark ‘English Hand Made’, tissue-guard renewed), Hoppity (50.5 x 38.5cm), Lines and Squares (50.5 x 38.5cm, watermark ‘W King Alton Mill’), Vespers (50.5 x 38.5cm, watermark ‘W King Alton Mill’). A few minor spots and marks, Teddy Bear, King's Breakfast and Vespers tissue-guards with figures on print traced in pencil
Popular History of Buxton, Matlock, Dovedale, Alton Towers and The Peak District. C1880. London. Ward and Lock. With With folding tinted map of Derbyshire [with closed tear]Original printed boards, lacking part of the spine. Rubbed. With Black’s Picturesque Guide to Yorkshire. 2nd Edition. 1862.With folding map of York [again with closed tear] Other folding maps throughout, orig cloth, the cloth to the back joint split. The History of Tredegar Subject of Competition at Tredegar Chair Eisteddfod. 1885. Orig binding, worn front board near detached. [3]
JAZZ - LP COLLECTION. Deep grooves with this collection of around 95 x LPs. To include Dollar Brand Trio - Anatomy Of A South African Village (UK original with beautiful Marte Roling sleeve design, Fontana 688 314 ZL - VG+ a few surface marks/VG small paper tear to the reverse), Donald Byrd - Places And Spaces (Blue Note, US, BN-LA549-G, US copy blue ♪ label), Monty Sunshine's Jazzband Volumes 1 and 2 (BBC Radioplay Music LPs), Nina Simone, Bobbi Humphrey, Gabor Szabo, Neil Ardley, George Benson, Earl Klugh, CHarlie Byrd, Slim Gaillard, Chris Barber, Raymond Boni/Gerard Marais Duo, Geoff Simkins Quartet, Alton Purnell, Keely Smith and Duke Ellington. Condition can range from VG to Ex+.
A GROUP OF CERAMIC ORNAMENTS AND TEAWARE FROM NAMED MANUFACTURERS to include a boxed Royal Doulton Nisbet porcelain Firstborn doll height approximately 30cm, with three Royal Albert Old English Rose tea cups (one with hairline crack), three Royal Albert Sweet Romance saucers, three Crown Royal tea cups with two saucers and five side plates, a pair of Staffordshire Spaniels (visible damage to the ears and hairline cracks to the body, heavy crazing), a lustre carnival tri-footed glass bowl, a group of Old Alton Ware in blue and white comprising five tea cups (two with hairline chips, one with a chipped rim), a tea pot (hairline cracks and missing lids), five saucers, five side plates, an Aynsley footed bowl, two glass paperweights (qty) (Condition Report: major damage listed in main description)
A QUANTITY OF WH GOSS CRESTED WARE AND OTHER VESSELS, over sixty pieces, to include a marmalade pot and cover, a pot printed and tinted with seagulls (small chip on base), a Royal Buff George VI coronation beaker with a view of Alton Towers (hairline, crazing), a goblet height 17cm, a 'The Farmers Arms' beaker with verse, a mug painted with flowers, teacups and saucers, tygs, jugs, small vases, miniature mugs, etc (qty) (Condition Report: most pieces appear in good condition, sd and as stated, some gilding wear/loss)
REGGAE 7" TEST PRESSINGS - MOSTLY ISLAND - a collection of 12 Reggae Test Pressings. Collection to include: Freddie McGregor - Natural Collie - (Island WIP-6715-B) (Never released), Inner Circle - New Age Music - Island (WIP 6537A) (x2), Dillinger - Cokane In My Brain - Island (WIPX-1774), Dillinger - Buckingham Palace + Ragnampiza - Island (WIPX 1775), Steel Pulse - Ku Klux Klan - Island (WIPX - 1798), Steel Pulse - Ku Klux Klan (Dub) - Island (WIPX 1799), Alton Ellis - Chatty People - Island (WIP 6748 B), Jimmy Cliff - Wild World - Island (WIPX-1075), Jimmy Cliff - Be Aware - Island (WIPX-1076), Aswad - Warrior Charge - Island (WIP 6646), Toots & The Maytals - Dilly Dally - Island (WIP 6692B). All are single sided releases. Condition is primarily brill Ex+/archive.
Dapol 00 Gauge boxed Ltd Ed Wessex Wagons mostly related to the Mid Hants Railway (10) Wessex, Sayers & Cox Open wagons (2), The Alresford Brewery Van (2), Crowley & Co Brewers Alton cream Vans (2), E James & Son Alresford Van and The British Oil &Cake Milss Farringdon, Harwin Open Wagon Alton/Farringdon/Medstead and Lavender Line Preservation Society Williams Dairy Isfield Milk Tank wagon, all with certificates, in original blue and grey window boxes, E, boxes E (10)
Zwei Teile Meissen, Reliefplakette, 2. H. 20. Jh., quadratisches Format, Profilbildnis der 'Marie d`Alton' im Alter von 5 Jahren nach Christian Daniel Rauch (1777-1857), Biskuit, weiß, unterhalb der Darst. u. verso bez., 15 x 15 cm, Vase in Kolbenform, Knaufschwerter 1850-1924, 1. W., urspr. w. technisches Porzellan, weiß, H. 24,5 cm
A collection of approximately 159 postcards of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight including postcards titled ‘Weight of Dress 200 lbs, The Diver at Winchester Cathed’l’, ‘Fratton & Southsea Railway Station’, ‘Bmth Vol F.B. – The Jumping Sheet’, ‘High Street Hambledon’, ‘Market Square, Basingstoke’, ‘Crown Hotel, Lyndhurst’, ‘High Street, Eastleigh’, ‘Purbeck Rd, Bournemouth’, ‘High Street, Alton, Hants’, ‘London Street, Basingstoke’, ‘Unicorn Gates, Dockyard, Portsmouth’, ‘Lee on Solent’ and ‘High St, Winchester’.
Assorted celluloid badges mainly of American interest comprising of Geraghty & Co Our Flag with flag of America mounted on a flag pole, 28mm diameter; A. W. Patrick America Day Cheer-Up Society S.A. 'The Winning Lane' with central lady dressed in American flag holding various flags 'The Winning Hand', 30mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag One Tongue One Purpose, decorated with lion and an eagle holding two flags, 30mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag with central portrait of Alton R Parker with under wings of a bird and flags of America on gold painted background, 30mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag Village Improvement Society So. Shaftsbury, depicting Uncle Sam peering through dynamite, 30mm diameter; Whitehead & Hoag The St. Nicholas League with blue border and gilt painted outswept eagle, F. F. Pulver Co. portrait badge depicting Teddy Roosevelt, 43mm diameter; unnamed celluloid portrait badge depicting General Lee surrounded by an American flag, 30mm diameter; American Badge Co. portrait of Wm. C. Crolius 'The Man Who Made Good', 20mm diameter; Sweet Caporal badge with Maine coat of arms decoration, 20mm diameter; unnamed American Day Cheer-Up Society gilt metal mounted celluloid badge with central bi plane with American flag wings, 33mm diameter; unnamed tin plate On To Victory lapel badge with two American naval officers holding American flag, 18mm diameter; unnamed God Bless America, the Flag I Love celluloid with American flag decoration on yellow flagpole, 30mm diameter; Greendock Co. Remember Pearl Harbor within red border, 30mm diameter; Baldwin & Gleaseon Vote for Edward J. Ader badge, shaking hands on orange background, 20mm diameter; unnamed 'Be Sunny' portrait celluloid badge, on orange background, 43mm diameter; a Sterling silver and enamel badge for the American 22nd Infantry Regiment, 27mm long; George V hallmarked silver with standing crane with enameled G.H., 30mm long.
Rivarossi HO Gauge pair of Steam Locomotives comprising of Ref 1230 2-8-0 Southern Railway green livery Heavy Mikado Steam Locomotive No. 4501 and Ref 1530 4-6-2 Chicago & Alton maroon livery Heavy Pacific Steam Locomotive No. 5299. Conditions are Excellent Plus to Near Mint in generally Good boxes.
12" Singles, approximately thirty 12" Singles of various genres, mainly Reggae, Hip Hop, Electronica and Pop and with Promos - with artists including Trevor Walters, Barbara Jones, Ethnic Fight Band, Alton Ellis, Janett Kay, Dennis Brown, George Clinton, LL Cool J, Bootsy Collins, Bullitt, The Only Ones, Elvis Costello, Mystery Girls, Undertones, Pet Shop Boys, FGTH, Julian Cope and more - various years and conditions
Nameplate LION and Crest ex British Railways Diesel class 50 built by English Electric in 1968 as works number 3797/D1168 and numbered D427 and 50027 in 1974. Named Lion in April 1978 and nameplates removed in August 1991. Originally allocated to D05 Stoke Division and withdrawn from Laira in July 1991 and Purchased in 1992 by Mike Fuller and was based at the Mid Hants Railway and became one of the first Class 50s to work in preservation when it hauled a passenger train from Alton to Alresford on 17 May 1992. Later moved to the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and now back on the Mid Hants Railway being restored to working condition. This nameplate and crest were applied at Exeter in May 1994 and ran on the locomotive until when they were removed in June 2013. The nameplate has actually been carried by the loco longer than the original Lion nameplates were carried by the loco in BR days and comes with a signed certificate from the owner. Nameplate rectangular cast aluminium in as removed condition measures 26.125in x 9.875in and crest 9in x 6.5in.
ALTON TOWN Thirty two non league programmes, including, 20 home and 12 away non-League matches from the 1940's to the 1970's, including v Royal Navy, Hawker Siddeley, Hayes, Carshalton Athletic, Basingstoke Town, Andover, Newport and the Official Handbook from the late 1950's, detached cover page, some with creases, minor tears, rusty staples, ageing marks, marks to cover, team changes and scores entered. Fair
STUDIO 1 - 7" ARCHIVE. A comprehensive collection of approx 108 x 7". Artists/ Titles include The Soul Vendors - Frozen Soul (SO-3038), The Wailers - Do You Feel The Same Way, Peter Tosh - I Am The Toughest, The Wailing Soul - Back Out, The Heptones - Equal Rights, Alton Ellis - Christmas Coming, Lone Ranger - Screw Gone A North Coast, Pupa Freddie, Frankie Paul - Programme, Ernest Wilson - Story Book Children, The Silvertones - Smile, Jim Brown - LoveInThe Dance, C. Dodd & L. Minott - Vanity, Owen & Millie - Sugar Plum, Jah Buzz - Love In The Areana and John Holt - Why Can't I Touch You. Please see video on YouTube for further titles. The condition is generally VG to Ex+.
REGGAE - 7" COLLECTION. A collection of approx 28 x UK-issued 7", mostly from the late 60s/ 70s. Artists/ Titles include Winston Francis - Too Experienced (PH 5, Ex), Charlie Ace - Silver And Gold (PH49, VG+), Maytals - Monkey Man (TR-7711, Ex), Slim Smith - Spanish Harlem (CA 81, Ex), Delroy And The Tennors - Donkey Scank (CA 62, VG), The Maytones - Black And White Unite (CA 47, Ex), Alton Ellis - Sunday Comming (BA318, VG+), Cannon Ball King, Carl Dawkins, Lord Creator, Pioneers, The Heptones, Sexy Girl & Buster All Stars, Lee Perry and U-Roy. The condition is generally VG to Ex+ with some falling below.
REGGAE / SOUL - CD COLLECTION. A collection of approx 250 x CDs. Artists include Burning Spear, Marc Evans, King Tubby & Friends, Horace Andy, Gaz Mayall, Alton Ellis, The Techniques, The Heptones, Don Drummond, Chuck Jackson, Otis Redding, Lou Johnson, Bobby Womack, Feddie McGregor and Joe Gibbs. Please see photographs for tites. The condition appears to be excellent.
REGGAE - 7" COLLECTION. Another collection of approx 94 x 7". Artists/ Titles include The Blues Busters Byron Lee - Wings Of A Dove, Augustus Pablo inc Zion High, Islington Rock, My Guiding Red, The Gaylads - Tell It All, The Upsetters - Festival Da-Da, Dennis Alcapone - El Paso, The Hamlins - Sentimental Reason, Alton Ellis - Hurting Me, Lee Perry - Dyon Anaswa, The Agrovators - King Of The Track, Johnny Osbourne - Play Play Girl, Princ Buster All Stars - Giant, D Brown - Keep On Skanking, Jackie Mittoo, Dennis Alcapone and Tommy Mc Cook. The condition is generally VG to Ex/ Ex+.
REGGAE - LPs. A collection of 27 x LPs. Artists/ Titles include Prince Buster - The Message Dub Wise (JA reissue, MS7), Prince Buster - Wreck A Pum Pum, Alton Ellis - Sings Rock And Soul (RE), Prince Buster - Dance Cleopatra Dance, Rico - Man From Wareika, Dillinger - Ready Natty Dreadie, The Ska-Talites - Celebration Time, Bobby Ellis & the Professionals meets the Revolutionaries, Top Ranking Dillinger, Horace Andy - Skylarking (RE), Lord Creator - Golden Love, Skatalites & Friends at Randy's, Lone Ranger - Top Of The Class, Winston Jarrett - Crucial Times and U-Roy - Rasta Ambassador. The condition is generally VG to Ex/ Ex+.
REGGAE - UK ISSUES - 7" COLLECTION. A super collection of approx 110 x 7". Artists/ Titles include Dr. Alimantado - Can't Conquer Natty Dreadlock, Augustus Pablo - East Of The River Nile, Owen Gray Busters Group, Prince Buster - Fishey, Prince Buster And The All Stars - My Heart Is Gone, Jackie Opel - Cry Me A River, The Soul Agents - Get Ready It's Rock Steady, Alton Ellis - Only Sixteen, Cables - Baby Why, Ken Boothe - Puppet On A String, Winston Scotland - Butter Cup, Delroy Wilson - Naughty People, Eric Morris Busters Group and Laurel Aitken. The condition is generally VG to Ex+.
REGGAE - 10" COLLECTION. A brilliant collection of 27 x 10". Artists/ Titles include The Zodiacs - Wake Me, Shake Me (TIS001), Alton Elliss, Zoot Simms - Misty (MLD-003), Bob Marley & The Wailers - Natural Mystic (TJHTE007), Lee Perry - Stay Dread (TJH10003), Randy's Allstars - Mission Impossible (CC-101), The Tennors - I Can Remember (TIS006), Gregory Isaacs - Night Nurse (AM484), Super T. - West Bound D Train, Ken Boothe - Tears From My Eyes, Upsetters - Keep On Dubbing, Slim Smith - Hip Hug, C. Dodd - The Answer, Tyrone Evans - How Sweet It Is (MLD-006), King Sporty & Roland Alphonso and The Melodians. The condition is generally Ex to Ex+.
REGGAE - LPs. A collection of 30 x LPs. Artists/ Titles include Badda Ban Dem - Lone Ranger (FCD-575, USA stock original, VG+/VG+), Agrovators Meets The Revolutioners - At Channel 1 Studios (TWS900), The Pioneers - Long Shot (TBL103, UK original, VG+/VG), The Termites - Do The Rock Steady (SOL 9003), I. Roy - Hell And Sorrow (TRLS.71), Joseph Cotton - The Sound Of Bond Street (test pressing), Barrington Levy - Divine, General Smilie & Papa Michigan - Rub-A-Dub Style, Alpheus, Alton & Hortense Ellis, Bunny Brown, Rico, Clash, Peter Hunnigale, Dennis Alcapone and Bob Marley & The Wailers. The condition is generally VG to Ex+.
Nicely presented Norton Commando 850 with electric start. In production for ten years from 1967 to 1977, firstly as a 750cc, then in 1973 as an 850Motorcycle News 'Bike of the Year' for five consecutive yearsThis restored example is presented in very good overall conditionMatching numbers, in running order and was ridden recentlyOriginally registered in the USAFitted with an Alton electric start for ease of useLarge history file included containing numerous receipts, photos and import paperworkUK-registered on a V5CSpecification Make: NORTON Model: COMMANDO 850 Year: 1973 Registration Number: BBK 619M Engine Number: 311648Click here for more details and images
Registration No: LYK 21D Frame No: M471555 MOT: ExemptThe 'Devils Ride' Norvin Rapide/Featherbed specialOwned and developed by the vendor since 1979Featured in magazines, supplied with a current V5CThis Norvin was bought by the vendor in 1979 and has been an ongoing project ever since, going through a few incarnations in its time to enhance the handling and performance. He now feels he has arrived at the ultimate specification which includes Suzuki GSXR1100 forks with K-Tech internals, Bandit 6-pot callipers, Armstrong wavy disc, Brembo rear calliper and tailor-made Ikon shocks. The engine has Alpha crank bearings, Mk3 camshafts, 8:1 Omega pistons in replacement cylinder liners, heads polished and ported with new valve trains, 32mm Amal Concentric carbs and a multi-plate clutch with an Alton alternator and Pazon Smart Fire ignition. The bike abounds with bespoke handmade fittings including the underbraced swinging arm and the stainless steel rear brake, gear change and footrest hangers. The classic Norvin look is completed by a small nose cone fairing, a Dow short circuit alloy fuel tank, a bespoke seat unit combining the oil tank with a recessed filler, one-off exhaust, Gold anodised hubs and wheel centres. On a recent trip to the IOM TT, it recorded 127.3mph on its electronic speedo and always draws a crowd wherever it goes. Nicknamed the 'Devil’s Ride' it has won awards at many shows and has been featured in Back Street Heroes and Cafe Racer magazine. It will be given a fresh 12 months MOT shortly before the sale and comes supplied with current V5C. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415871189
Registration No: SBO 326 Frame No: P1379457 MOT: ExemptA very rideable machineFitted with an electric startAlton alternatorStarts with easeThe Norton ES2 was in production from 1927 until 1964. A mid-range offerin with a sporting bent, it remained popular due to its reliability and ease of maintenance. From 1947 the ES2 had an innovative hydraulically damped telescopic front fork. This 1958 Norton ES2 has a lot of money spent on it to enhance its rideability. The previous owner totally restored the Norton to a very high standard during the process of which he decided to place a starter motor and an Alton alternator on it. The starter motor is understood to have benefited from a belt conversion too with the primary cover being modified to suit. The Norton started with ease at the press of a button but some light recommissioning is advised due to recent inactivity. For more information, please contact: Mike Davis mike.davis@handh.co.uk 07718 584217
Registration No: LKH 374 Frame No: Upper RC4233 Rear 8742B MOT: ExemptBlack Shadow engine number F10AB/1B/427212v electrics, electric start, Alton dynamoCentre stand, BTH magneto and a V5CVincent Motorcycles, "the makers of the world's fastest motorcycles", was established in 1928 when Phil Vincent bought the rights to HRD Motors Ltd after the company went into voluntary liquidation. With the backing of his family, wealthy from cattle ranching in Argentina, Vincent acquired the trademark, goodwill and remaining components for £450, renaming the new company Vincent HRD. Initially, motorcycles were sold under the HRD brand name, using their own chassis with propiatory engines but in 1934 two new engines were developed, a 500cc single and a 1,000 cc vee twin. Always the innovator, Vincent now had full control over his products and began introducing many design features that proved to be way ahead of their time such as cantilever rear suspension. In 1949 in order to stop any confusion with Harley Davidson (HD) in the USA, they began to use simply the 'Vincent' name on their products. The 1000cc V-twin was the fastest motorcycle in the world at the time and with some astute marketing become the bike everyone aspired to own, the Rapides and the Black Shadows have become some of the most desirable and iconic bikes of the era.This good looking Series C Black Shadow has been part of a private collection for the last 23 years and has been ridden and enjoyed by the vendor, including a trip around Europe. The bike has some desirable modifications including 12v electrics powering an all important electric starter, BTH magneto, Alton dynamo and even some neat little indicators. The chassis features an easier to use centre stand and interestingly the front brake plates and cooling fins are Lightning specification aluminium as well as the iconic 5" 150mph speedo. A lot of Vincents have become static display pieces over the years but this Shadow has been set up to be ridden and not just looked at. The fitting of an electric starter kit, together with the other subtle modifications, makes the bike a lot easier and more practical to use in modern day road conditions. The bike started and ran on the button when being photographed and comes supplied with some old MOTs and current V5C.Sale room notice.PLEASE NOTE. On running the bike we noticed an oil leak around the top of the engine/oil tank area that will need looking into. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415871189
Registration No: KUJ 875 Frame No: CB32 273 MOT: ExemptTouring DBD with some mods to make it more rideableFitted with Mikuni carb, BTH Magneto and Alton DynamoSupplied with a BSAOC dating letter and a current V5CBSA was established in 1861 and became one of the world's largest producers of motorcycles. The marque’s most sought-after models were arguably the late 1950s / early 1960s Gold Star range of 350cc and 500cc singles and the equally rare Rocket Gold Star 650 twin.This is a nicely presented DBD34 Gold Star in touring specification that has been restored to use, fitted with a Mikuni carb, BTH Magneto and Alton Dynamo. According to the BSAOC dating letter, the rolling chassis was despatched to Jack Davies Motorcycles, Shropshire on 1st October 1953 as a ‘touring’ spec. model. Like so many bikes from the era, it somehow lost its original engine and is now fitted with a motor stamped DBD34 GS 7128 C that was originally sent as part of a complete bike to Hap Alzina in California as a 'Special Competition Model' in June 1963. As a 'touring' spec model it comes fitted with higher handlebars and a gearbox stamped 'SC' making it a far easier and more comfortable bike to ride. It has been part of an enthusiast’s private collection of ‘50s and ‘60s classics for the last few years, all stored in a heated garage. Stood for a while, it may need some recommissioning and comes supplied with a BSAOC dating letter and a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415871189
MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A remarkable A.L.S., Montgomerty of Alamein, one page, 4to, Isington Mill, Alton, Hampshire, 20th April 1968, to [Major Michael Babington Charles] Hawkins. Montgomery asks for his thanks to be conveyed to the Duke of Gloucester for ´telling you to write to me about my gift to the Imperial War Museum of the original copy of the Luneburg Heath surrender document´, and continues to reveal that ´His Royal Highness should know that I disobeyed orders in not sending the original to Eisenhower´s H. Q. - as I was told to do. If I had sent it, it would now be in the United States. I sent Eisenhower photostat copies´. Montgomery further reflects ´There are times when one disobeys orders! As a C-in-C in the field in war time one is in a strong position. When I was a junior officer it was generally advisable to do as one was told - but in my case, not always!!´. A letter of outstanding content. Some very light, minimal creasing to the edges, otherwise VGMontgomery had accepted the unconditional surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands, northwest Germany including all islands, in Denmark, and all naval ships in those areas, at Luneburg Heath on 4th May 1945. As the present letter indicates, the Field Marshal donated the original historical document to the Imperial War Museum. On 9th September 1968 Montgomery was invited to open a new documents room at the museum, the surrender document being the centrepiece exhibit.
REGGAE - LP COLLECTION. A collection of approx 31 x LPs. Artists/ Titles include Earl Rodney - Friends & Countrymen (ALPS-1011, Ex with some non-feelable wear to the grooves, VG+ sleeve), Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd - Musical Fever 1967-1968, The Legendary Alton Ellis, Simply Rockers Vol. II - Jamaican Music From The Vaults, Man From New Guinea - In Crowd, The Ska-Ville - Ska Fantastic, Sly Dunbar - Sly-go-ville, Sly, Robbie & The Revolutionaries - Hard Core Dub, Reggae - Hit The Town, Jackie Edwards - Let's Fall In Love, Shabba Ranks - As Raw As Ever, The Pioneers and Third World. The records are generally VG+ to Ex+ and the sleeves are generally VG to Ex.
REGGAE - LP/12" COLLECTION. Crucial selection of 23 x LPs. To include Alton Ellis - Sings Rock And Soul (very scarce UK Coxsone original, CSL 8008 - please note side 1 graded as Fair with feelable scratches/side 2 VG with some surface marks, the playing surfaces remain glossy/VG sleeve with general creasing though is still fully intact), Phillip Fraser - Loving You, General Echo - 12" Of Pleasure, Hiltonaires - Big Bamboo, Glen Da-Casta, Barry BIggs, Peanut Vendor Meets Bongo Nyah, Club Reggae (TBL 159) and Volume 3 (TBL 178), Black Scorpio All Stars Vol 2, Don Drummond - Greatest Hits, Duke Errol, The Bionic Dread, Greensleeves Sampler and Top Of The Top Dancehall Vol One. Condition is generally VG to Ex with a few a little below.
TWO TEA SETS, to include a Wellington 'Alton' tea set consisting nine tea cups, twelve saucers, eight side plates, a Diamond China tea set consisting seven tea cups, twelve side plates, a slop bowl, a milk jug, two dinner plates, a Royal Albert milk jug, (qty) (Condition Report: four Wellington teacups have hairline cracks, four teacup with hairline crack, two saucers with cracks, one side plate has heavy staining and visible crack, visible crack to slop bowl, milk jug has visible crack, Royal Albert milk jug has a clear crack)
A fine silk needle flannel roll, the interior with eight embroidered panels of variant flowers divided by neatly arranged needles, silk ribbon tie, with attached label 'Silk ribbon and flower embroidered needle case part of Alton Manor Collection', 6.8cms wide, 57cms unrolled, small moth nip to one panel. From a Connoisseur's Collection
Group of four modernist silver pendants/necklaces to include a silver and amber pendant designed by Karl Erik Palmberg Alton (Swedish hallmarks, 1973), an articulated silver modernist pendant signed Airo, a silver pendant with Gemini design signed Ottaviani, and a 1960s silver necklace with a stylised fish design, maker's mark HJD (London 1967)
Clifford Hall ROI NS, British 1904-1973 - Portrait of a woman with short blonde hair, 1951; pastel on paper, signed and dated lower right 'Clifford Hall 19.11.51', 22.5 x 30.5 cm (ARR) Provenance: with The Alton Gallery, London (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame); the Collection of Paul Clarke and thence by descent Note: the subject of this work is one of the Antwerp girls and she appears in a number of works. The artist created a number of similar scenes of Antwerp, from his first trip in 1950. With thanks to the Clifford Hall Estate for their assistance with the cataloguing of this work.
Clarice Cliff - an 'Inspiration' Alton vase, with glazed trees and Alton Castle design, inscribed 'Inspiration Bizarre by Clarice Cliff, Newport Pottery" to base, approx. 23cm high. Further details: chunk to top rim, smaller chip to outside of rim, chip and nibbles to base rim, crazing, general wear.
9th-10th century A.D. A discoid lead insular Scandinavian domed trade weight with inset boss; the copper-alloy bridle mount very similar in design to one found at the late 9th/early 10th century Balladoole Viking boat burial on the Isle of Man in the 1940s; enamel-inlaid copper-alloy mount from a horse-harness set with a ribbed rim; the obverse decorated with a series of rectangular cells filled with opaque yellowish-green and reddish enamel, forming a circular border around a zoomorphic interlaced and spiral design formed by a series of sub-triangular and curving cloisons surrounding a circular central cell; the lead weight undecorated on the reverse. 194 grams, 43.5 mm (1 3/4 in.). Possibly found in Hampshire, UK. Acquired at a boot sale in Alton, Hampshire, UK in August 2023. Property of an Australian collector. Accompanied by a copy of the British Museum’s Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) report no.HAMP-7AD372. Recorded with Winchester City Museum and later the Finds Liaison Officer, Hampshire Cultural Trust, who in turn consulted with Medieval experts at the British Museum.This is an Insular Scandinavian weight which would have had an original weight of 8 ounces which is towards the heavier extreme for weights of this type, which re-use a variety of insular metalwork items as ready-made decoration. They appear to have originated in Viking contexts in England and/or Ireland in the late 9th century-early 10th century. Manufacture in the Isle of Man has been suggested for the entire group with similar designs and manufacturing techniques. The copper-alloy element is likely to be part of a Hiberno-Norse, Manx or possibly Scottish horse-harness boss; it probably has a pierced lug to the reverse, now embedded in the lead plug. It is very similar to pieces of the harness set from the ship burial at Balladoole, Arbory Isle of Man. No find spot is available, but the majority of weights with decorative insets do come from archaeological contexts such sites such as Torksey, Aldwark and Woodstown, or graves such as Kiloran Bay. [No Reserve]
13th-14th century A.D. Scaphoid matrix with strap and pierced lug to the reverse; median image of Mary enthroned beneath a canopy with infant Jesus on her lap, sharing a trefoil-headed sceptre; enigmatic dense blackletter legend to the rim; supplied with a museum-quality impression. 26.1 grams, 40 mm (1 1/4 in.). Found Shaw, Wiltshire, UK, before 1974.Shaw, a village noted in the Domesday survey, recorded a mere three poll-tax contributors in 1377, marking it as the Wiltshire village with the fewest taxpayers at that time. Likely abandoned in the early 15th century, Shaw became associated with Alton (the Alton in Wiltshire, not the one in Hampshire), with its agricultural lands consolidating with those of Alton. Today, one can only speculate about the challenges faced by the 10-20 residents who once called Shaw home. [No Reserve]
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