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J. Craig Thorpe (American, B. 1948) "Illinois Locomotive" Signed lower left. Original oil painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Illinois Commemorative Cover postmarked September 11, 1995. The Chicago & Alton Railway -- known for building and operating the first Pullman sleeping car -- was also noted for its fabulous "Red Train." The Alton Limited, running between Chicago and St. Louis, was a daylight train distinguished by its luxurious accommodations as well as its distinctive maroon and red exterior. Throughout the six-hour journey between St. Louis and Chicago, passengers on the Red Train had the use of handsomely appointed smoking cars, dining cars and even observation-parlor cars, where afternoon tea was served by Japanese maidens dressed in traditional attire. Introduced in 1899, the Alton Limited was re-equipped in 1905 and again nearly 20 years later. On September 11, 1924, the newly-refurbished Red Train was put on display in the Windy City. The public was encouraged to tour the luxurious train, including the impressive observation car appropriately dubbed "Chicago." Such an exhibition was intended to drum up business on a route where the competition for riders had long been fierce. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois, the Wabash and the Illinois Central all vied with the Alton for a share of the Chicago-to-St. Louis business. Displayed here is engine No. 659, a 4-6-2 Pacific type built in 1913 by the American Locomotive Company. It has been handsomely portrayed pulling the famed red-colored cars through a stretch of Illinois farmland. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 18 x 15 in. Unframed. (B15164)

Architecture, Victorian Gothic Revival - Sir George Gilbert Scott RA (1811-1878) & William Bonython Moffatt (1812-1887), a set of three country house floorplans, New House at Alton Manor, [Idridgehay], Derbyshire/For James Milnes Esq:re, the Ground Floor sheet later delineated by a slightly later hand with plumbing drainage, each sheet inscribed with the architect's name from their Spring Gardens, London, premises, titled, pen-and-ink with wash on paper, 36.5cm x 51.5cm, loosely-inserted in a folio of contemporary morocco over decorative cloth boards, stamped C. Smith [...] of Piccadilly, elephant folio (56cm x 38cm), [1]

A collection of 1970s & 1980's Reggae, Ska & Dance hall singles including Augustus Pablo, Junior Ried, Black Slate, Horace Andy, Steel Pulse, Betty Wright, Johnny Nash, Sheila Hylon, The Jelly Beans, Bob Marley, Kursaal Flyers, Joshua's All Stars, Alton Ellis etc

Reggae / Ska - A collection of 150+ 45rpm vinyl singles of varying artists to include The Morwels, Vinley Gayle, Prince Buster And The All Stars, The Tenors, Harry Brown, Lee 'Scratch' Perry, Peter Hunnigale, The Slackers, Bruce Ruffin, Dandy Livingston, Lord Fly, The Abyssinians, Slickers, The Silvertones, Soul Defenders Band, Toots & The Maytals, The Chquers, Bob Marley & The Wailers, Winston Samuels, Desmond Dekker, Rolando Alphanso, Alton & Eddy, Byron Lee & The Dragonairs, Symarip, The Buccaneers, Robert Knight, Boris Gardiner, Derrick Morgan and many many more. Labels include Supreme, Trojan, Revue, Monument, Beverley's, Jaguar, Rhino Records, Treasure Isle, Duke, Cox Sone, Randy's, Island, SEP, Dynamic, 1 Studio, Impact!, Clinch Records, Downbeat, Big Hit, Ska In The World and more. Varied condition.  

A LARGE QUANTITY OF MISCELLANEOUS ROYAL DOULTON TEA SETS, comprising a 'Cordeliére' pattern teapot, 'Emilie' plate diameter 26cm, four 'Rebecca' dishes (seconds), two 'Rachel dishes, one 'Jillian', one 'Cassandra' dishes (both seconds), a 'Longwood' milk jug and covered sugar bowl, an 'Alton' milk jug (second), 'Salisbury' covered sugar bowl, a 'Highland Valley' two handled covered sugar bowl, 'Tennyson' soup dish and oval plate, a 'Lisa' rectangle sandwich plate (second), four Air New Zealand snack dishes, two 'Brambly Hedge' Spring and Summer plates, diameter 12cm, 'Angelic' two dishes (seconds), a 'Quintet' pattern meat plate, three 'Fresh Flowers' serving dishes, Romance Collection 'Tamara' meat plate, 'Diana' six side plates, five dinner plates (seconds), seven Fresh Flowers 'Park Lane' dishes, 'Carnation' pattern sandwich plate, six side plates, six dinner plates, six cups (all seconds), 'Carnation' pattern six tea plates, six saucers, 'Carnation Micro' two sugar bowls, a 'Fantasia' covered tureen (second), 'Sonnet' pattern milk and covered sugar bowl, with spare lid, six cups, six saucers, eight tea plates, 'Citrus Grove' five tea plates, Fresh Flowers 'Regent Park' dish, ' Expressions' two cups (seconds) (114) (most pieces are in fair to good condition, some have light surface scratches and worn gilding all seconds have been mentioned in description)

A Royal Doulton Fox Terrier and an Alton Example, Latter 13.5cms High

Collection of Lledo Days Gone By die cast cars including Tizer, Wall's Ice Cream, Alton Towers, Hamleys, Ovaltine and some Corgi cars

Vinyl - . Soul / Funk / Boogie / Disco - 50 USA original pressing albums by Female Artists from 1977-1987, including: Donna Washington (still sealed), Pattie Brooks, Lorraine Johnson, Pattie Brooks, Dorothy Moore, Tramaine (still sealed), Sharon Redd, Betty Wright (still sealed), Natalie Cole, Robbie Jackson, Alicia Myers, Alton McClain & Destiny, Stephenie Mills, Patti LaBelle, Carrie, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Phyllis Hyman, Millie Jackson, Linda Clifford, Bruni Pagan, Shannon and many more. Condition varies throughout though vinyl should be at least VG with some higher unplayed examples, some might need cleaning from dust after being stored for many years

Vinyl - Modern Soul / Funk / Boogie - 10 USA Original pressing, early 1980’s 12” singles including: Transit (1983, Storm Records, ST 519), Michael Shamblin (1984, Warrior Records, WR 1-010), War (1984, Coco Plum records, CCP-1001), Barbara Joyce (1984, LuLu Records, LULU 2000), Colors, (1984, Power Light Records, PL 1900), Flakes (1980, Magic Disc Records, MD 1980), People’s Choice (1981, West End Records WES 22133), Wish (1983, Blue Records,10013), Ebo (1985, Domino Records, D 8903), J. Gayle Gaymore (1982, Alton Records, AL 1512) . condition at least VG+ with unplayed examples

Vinyl - Modern Soul / Funk / Boogie / Latin / Cosmic Disco - 29 Original US Pressing mainly 1970’s Soul 7” singles including Promos, to include: Larry Houston, El Chicano, Leroy Morrison, Expose, Lawrence Hilton Jacob, Bo Kirkland & Ruth Davis, Fortune, Trouble Funk, Parliament, Incredible Bongo Band, Mandrill, Maceo And The Macks, Jerry Butler, Cameo, Sons Of The 7 Sisters, Jim Gamble, Alton & Johnny, Israel Tolbert, Lee Dorsey, Jeff Perry and many more. Condition varies, but generally VG with some unplayed examples

Mackintosh (Charle Rennie).- Muthesius (Hermann) and Roger Billcliffe, Meister der innen Kunst. Charles Rennie Mackintosh Glasgow Haus eines Kunstfreundes, from an edition limited to 1000 copies, second edition, in facsimile, plates and plans, with decorative title, in colour, loose as issued, original cloth backed portfolio, with printed onlay to upper cover, ribbons, Glasgow, The Fraser Press, 1991 § Parmelin (Hélène) Picasso. Les Dames de Mouins, one of 125 copies, numerous colour plates, mostly tipped-in, light off-setting at p.7, original cloth, some light toning along top edge upper cover, Paris, 1964 § Al-Qays (Imru') Weep, ah weep love's losing..., one of 99 copies accompanied by an additional set of illustrations each signed by the illustrator, from an edition of 299, illustrations by Henry Fuller, signed by the illustrator and Trevor Weston (designer), original pictorial wrappers, with 8 additional illustrations loose in pictorial wrappers, together housed within original printed portfolio, Alton, 2001; and 7 others, art, illustrated, and including two maps of the middle east, v.s. (11)

Beer labels, a mixed age selection of 21 labels, Crowley & Co Ltd, Alton (9 inc. stopper), Cunningham, Warrington (9), Dale & Co Cambridge, Audit Ale (1), Dares Brewery Birmingham (2), various shapes and sizes (all lightly hinged to sheets of paper, gd)

Alton Kelly Japanese Poster for the Benefit for The Momo Kaki Ikueikai Kobe Earthquake Relief Fund. Framed (63x81 cm), Capitol Records 'Take your entertainment home' Promo Poster- Exciting new Lps from the Worlds Greatest Artists. Folded (38 x 52 cm) and The Other Summit 'Can Europe be Nuclear-Free?'- Poster Commissioned and organised by Colchester & District Campaign for nuclear Disarmament - Public debate by representatives of U.S. Embassy, Soviet Embassy and CND, flat, (30 x 42 cm) (3).

Approximately 180 photographic glass slides, to include Clifton Zoo Bristol, musicians at Shepperton lock on the Thames with blacked faces, climbers at Grindelwald glacier, Alton Towers, Enville, steamship at Jamaica, Champery electric railway, Birmingham, tour of the Holy Land, African or Polynesian tribal group, early motorcycles in the desert, some colour examples and some educational

MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. Small group of three A.Ls.S., Montgomery of Alamein, two with his rank as Field Marshal added beneath, six pages (total), 8vo, Whitehall, London and Isington Mill, near Alton, Hampshire, 21st September - 24th October 1948, all to Paul Loosli, the president of the Gstaad Ski Club and  director of tourism in Gstaad, one on the printed stationery of the Chief of the Imperial General Staff at the War Office. Montgomery writes concerning his travel plans, in part, 'I am going to Murren next February and will be staying at The Palace Hotel des Alpes as the guest of Arnold Lunn and his wife Lady Mabel Lunn….I would like to come on to Gstaad about 14 February and have the jumping competition for the Montgomery Cup on Sunday 20 February…..Would it be possible for me to be put up in Gstaad? The shortage of Swiss francs for English visitors makes it difficult. I would of course like to stay in the Chalet Gifferhorn again, but I do not know if that would be possible…..I would have one staff officer with me. And I would like to have Lucien Trueb to stay also. I shall look forward to seeing Gstaad again' (21st September 1948), 'It is kind of you to say you will take me in as your guest at Gstaad, with my staff officer and Lucien Trueb. I would prefer to stay in a private chalet, as it is quieter, and one can avoid publicity, and not be bothered by people. If that is not possible then I would prefer the Park Hotel…..Of course you can tell the press about my visit to Gstaad….Please note my private address as above: to which all letters should be sent' (5th October 1948), 'If the Chalet Gifferhorn is not possible, then my next choice would be the Chalet Park. I am glad to have the Sports Programme' (24th October 1948). Each of the letters are accompanied by the original envelopes hand addressed by Montgomery. VG, 3 Sir Arnold Lunn (1888-1974) British skier, mountaineer and writer who invented the slalom skiing race in 1922. Lucien Trueb (1934-   ) Swiss science writer who, as a twelve year old boy in 1946, met Montgomery in Switzerland and went on to maintain a close relationship with the Field Marshal.

Hampshire Shopkeeper. Manuscript Exercise and Account Book of Josiah Pack of Alton, of the four basic mathematical operations, reduction of English money and exchange, reduction of foreign currency, cloth measure, iron weight, time, rules of proportion and other exercises, each with fine copper plate heading followed by worked examples, the accounts (at the other end) from 1748-1766 concerning the sale of cloth, including barragon, drugget, serge, fine woded denim, sallinett and black or white amen, for frequent purchases of national stock, interest payments (3½, 4 and 5%) and rent, original verse 'On Chewing Tobacco Written for the Benefit of G. H.' by J[osiah] P[ack] of 25 rhyming couplets, also signed at the end with initials and, elsewhere, in a slightly later hand a few notes, including 'My son went towards Charlbury on 19th of ye 11 mo: 1770', about half of the leaves blank, contemporary vellum with two blind fillets, cover inscribed in ink Josia Pack Liber Septembris rrvi a d 1727, brass clasps, 20 x 16cm, accounts indexed, unpagenated An unusually well preserved and interesting picture of an early Georgian Quaker Mercer and Shopkeeper in a rural English market town. Josiah Pack (January 13, 1714-May 1, 1768) spent his entire life in Alton. He was the son of Samuel and Mary Pack of Alton. Josiah Pack was buried in the Quaker burial ground adjoining the Meeting House. Almost all of the entries are for the sale of cloth. This example to William Benford is typical: 21.3.1748 "45y[ards] nutmeg-drab chequ'd Drugg[ett] 2s 4d". Several of his customers were contra creditors, including John Churchill, the owner of a vessel "at Pole" [Poole] in which Pack had a quarter share. On 5 March 1761 he paid Churchill 6s 3d "for the carriage of a cask of wine from Gosport" Excellent condition

A pair of Mintons twin-handled pedestal vases, one painted with Windsor Castle, the other Alton Towers, both 21cm highBoth crazed and with gilt wear, lacking covers, no chips, cracks or restoration

Local Interest, The Earls of Shrewsbury and the Talbot Family - a White Horse Cricket Club blazer, by Gibberd, Piggott & Holding, South Molton Street, London, W., labelled, the label is further dated, numbered and inscribed: 7/6/11, No. 8212, The Right Hon:ble Lord Ingestre, dated 1911, (1); a later vintage white jacket, Harrods label, (1), [2]Provenance: 1st: Charles John Alton Chetwynd-Talbot, Viscount of Ingestre (1882?1915); inscribed label.

A VINTAGE PHOTO ALBUM AND CONTENTS CIRCA 1932 - 1940, comprising a quantity of landmark, churches and historical building images, to include Eton Hall, Alton Towers 1932, Lichfield 1934, Blackpool Illuminations 1935, Lands End 1936, Stonehenge 1939, The Major Oak Sherwood Forest 1940 and a selection of motorcycles, cars and a velocipede, approx 100 images

1958 Velocette VenomRegistration number MTL 782Frame number RS/10686Engine number VM/2089Machine numbers original machine Purchased in 2014 in a partly dismantled state Totally restored to a high standard by the present long term VOC ownerFactory engine breather type modification 12 volt Alton alternator with Pazon electronic ignitionThruxton style battery box and seat Many stainless parts and fasteners With V5C, original buff logbook, various documents and invoices Runs very well For sale due to ill heath

Seven: Warrant Officer Class II A. G. Finnimore, Hampshire Regiment 1914 Star, with clasp (9303. L. Cpl. A. G. Finnimore. 1/Hamps: R.); British War and Victory Medals (9303 Pte. A. G. Finnimore. Hamps. R.); Defence Medal; Coronation 1953, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, Regular Army (5485193 W.O. Cl. II. A. G. Finnimore. Hamps. R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 3rd issue (5485193 W.O. Cl. 2. A. G. Finnimore. Hampshire R.) mounted court-style for wear, the Great War awards heavily polished and worn, these good fine; the rest good very fine (7) £240-£280 --- Albert G. Finnimore attested for the Hampshire Regiment in February 1913, and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 23 August 1914. Promoted Sergeant in August 1915, he was appointed Company Quartermaster Sergeant in 1922, and was promoted Company Sergeant Major in 1924. He transferred to the 4th Battalion as Regimental Sergeant Major in 1929, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 208 of October 1931. He retired in February 1935, after 22 years’ service. ‘He was an excellent shot with the rifle and was Battalion shot in the 2nd Battalion in 1920, and in the 1st Battalion in 1924, 1927, and 1928. He was also runner-up in the Egyptian Command Championship in 1922.’ (Regimental Journal refers). Retiring to Alton, Hampshire, Finnemore served as a Captain in the Home Guard during the Second World War, and as Chairman of Alton Urban District Council 1952-53, in which capacity he was awarded the Coronation Medal. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal per Army Order 98 of 1953, and died in Alton on 23 September 1965. Sold with copied research, including a photographic image of the recipient in later life.

A QUANTITY OF DECORATIVE PICTURES, to include Gordon King open editions of female figures, G Tarantino nude figure studies, vintage Michel Thomas prints, two indistintly signed limited edition teddy bear prints, two Algenon of Alton Towers prints, two Ed Bookmyer watercolours of Florida, small oil landscape by Giuseppe Bonacina, Arthur Sarnoff prints etc

An interesting set of early 1930's magic lantern slides depicting hop picking at Alton (Hampshire), to/w various other slides - mostly religious subjects

A collection of pottery to include Wedgwood blue Jasperware to include a bud vase, an Alton Towers pin tray and others together with Royal Albert Old Country Roses sugar bowl and 2 egg cups (8 pieces). In good condition with no obvious damage or restoration. Some surface wear.

An Air Ministry iron bound instrument trunk, the hinged lid stamped to the underside A.M. 1938, w.62, d.31, h.27cm, together with one other military trunk, named to the lid Sgt Alton Sykes and a Cal. 50M2 ammunition tin. (3)

A box containing assorted tea wares to include Royal Doulton 'Alton' pattern trio and a box of assorted items including scales with weights, wooden boxes, Sylvac and a pair of brass candlesticks

Rivarossi American N Gauge Rake of Coaches, The Alton Limited, in two tone red livery, all cased 9584, 9585, 9586, 9587, 9588, 9589, with museum numbers, G-E, cases G, (6)

POSTCARDS - SOUTHERN ENGLAND Approximately 380 cards, namely Berkshire (c.21), Buckinghamshire (c.27), Hampshire (c.62), Hetfordshire (c.12), Isle of Wight (c.28), Sussex (c.151), Surrey (c.27), and Wiltshire (c.52), comprising real photographic views of The Green, Soulbury (by Baker, Leighton Buzzard); Tudor Houses, All Saints Street, Hastings; Mayfield from the South; Fore Street and Town Hall, Trowbridge; and High Street and Poultry Cross, Salisbury; with printed views of the Thames Hotel and River, Maidenhead; Windsor End, Beaconsfield (by Stone, Slough); Guildhall, High Wycombe (by Mealing, High Wycombe); The Bargate, Below Bar, Southampton; St. Michaels Square, Southampton; Church Street, Alton; South Street, Havant (by Sweasey, Southsea), North Street, Havant (by Sweasey); East Street, Chichester; Palace Pier, Brighton; High Street, Arundel; Upper Road, Etchingham; West Street, Haslemere; The Borough, Farnham; The County Hotel, Salisbury; The Bridge, Winterbourne Stoke; Thunder Storm at Mere, 1906; and others, (box).

A pair of Alton twin handled vases, together with Royal Vale and a Crown Clarence teawares

Pop interest, comprising concert tickets for Bruce Dickinson and Guests, Rock City 7th June 1996, Bon Jovi, The National Bowl Milton Keynes 7th July 1996, Bryan Adams, Alton Towers 24th July 1999, Thunder, Cambridge Corn Exchange 6th June 1999, and Iron Maiden, Royal Centre Nottingham 21st October 1998, Virtual World Tour, together with Iron Maiden calendars, posters, Kerrang! magazines, etc. (a quantity)

AMATEUR CUP FOOTBALL PROGRAMMES Forty nine programmes, majority being 1960's and 1970's, including 14 Finals from 1951 onwards, 3 Semi-Finals and 32 from the earlier rounds including matches at Alton Town, Eastwood Town, Ford United, Highgate and Wokingham. Includes 2 tickets for a Semi-Final at Brentford, undated 70p. and Wycombe Wanderers v St. Albans City Quarter-Final 21/2 no year stated. Generally good

A collection of approximately 1000 postcards in three albums and loose, the majority British and foreign topographical views, including photographic postcards titled 'Clun, Market Square', 'Winners of I'Anson Cup, 1923', 'War Memorial, Shipham', 'Lake, Battersea Park', 'Public Buildings, Alton', 'Westgate, Winchester', 'Charlevoix, Mich' and 'Here Sits the Scribe, Will Write Your Name 1D'.Buyer’s Premium 29.4% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 6% (including VAT @ 20%) of the hammer price.

A large copper jug (some dents) and optic used for dispensing hot drinks, from Alton Court Brewery Bar in Ross-On-Wye which closed in 1961. 19" tall.

Taxidermy: A Cased Hobby (Falco subbuteo), circa early 20th century, a full mount adult with head turning slightly to the left, perched upon a small branch, issuing from a painted faux rock, amidst a natural setting of ferns and fauna, above sanded groundwork beneath, set against a watercolour painted back drop, enclosed within a typical period ebonised three-glass display case, 30.5cm by 16cm by 35.5cm, bearing handwritten label to interior- Hobby (Falco subbuteo), shot in Hampshire, given to me by W.H. Mullens who bought it at a shop in Alton, Hants, on May 3rd 1907, when he visited Selbourne for the first time, T. Parkin, Farrseal, High Wickhem, Hastings.

Photograph Albums - London, Alton Towers, motor vehicles, family Berwick Filey, etc, may 1920's. (11)

Donald Rayner (1907-1977)"Dingle Co Kerry""Alton Lock""Canal at Marple"Signed, watercolour, 14cm by 55cm and smaller (3)

Fifty Western Cartrige Company of East Alton Illinois USA Super-X The Long Range Load 12 bore shotgun cartridges, in two original boxes. PLEASE NOTE THAT A VALID RELEVANT FIREARMS/SHOTGUN CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED TO HANDLE/PURCHASE THIS ITEM. Please note we are not able to post this lot.

REGGAE / ROCKSTEADY / ROOTS / DUB - LP COLLECTION. A vibey collection of 12 x LPs. Titles / Artists include Alton Ellis - Sunday Coming (Ex+ / Ex - PSOL 3423), Burning Spear - Marcus' Children (VG / VG+ - D.S.R 6672), John Holt - A Love I Can Feel (VG+ / VG - SOL 9017), Rhythm Rulers - Mudies Mood (Ex / VG - TBL 132), Moodie in Dub Vol. 2 (VG+ / Ex - MMLP 102), Club Rock Steady '68 (VG / VG - WIRL ILP965), B. Wailer - In I Father's House, Dance Crasher - Ska to Rocksteady (TRLS 260), King Tubby Presents Soundclash, Mad Professor - Schizophrenic Dub, Visions of Dennis Brown and Max Romeo & The Upsetters - War In a Babylon. Elsewhere condition is generally VG to Ex.

Postcards, a collection of 10 cards of UK prisons and lock-ups, with RPs of Ancient Lock-up Neepingworth, Shere Old Prison house, The Old Jail Box, The Old Prison Pensford, Old Town Gaol Cambridge. Also printed cards of Round House (or ancient lock-up) Alton (Staffs), Castle Howard Reformatory, Old Chobham Lock-up, Ye Olde Prison Pensford (mainly gd)

Postcards, Rail, a collection of 16 printed cards of UK railway stations with interior views of Waltham Cross and Crouch End (both Charles Martin), Barnoldswick, Darly, Hampton-in-Arden, Godalming, Hatfield Peverel, Andover, Alton (Staffs), Adisham, Elstree, Chalford, Dunmow, Merstham, Sherwood (Notts) etc (mainly gd)

Bowls Badges, a collection of approx. 45 enamelled bowling badges mostly 1940s/60s to include EWBA National Championship badges with Year Bars for 1947 and 1951, also Warwickshire County Bowling Ass., Buckinghamshire, Leicestershire, Wiltshire, Hurstville Bowling Club, Basingstoke & District, Wymondham, Harborough, Alton, Alton Broad etc. (vg) (approx. 45)

GEORGE CLAUSEN (1852-1944) Study of trees signed in pencil lower right, watercolour, 29.5cm x 23cm Exhibited: The Fine Art Society, 1953Provenance: Private collection, Lennox Gardens London SW1Provenance: Purchased from The Alton Gallery, London, 1985

*EDWARD BISHOP (1902-1997) 'Chinese figure with two poetic trees' signed, titled and dated 9th Jan 1977 verso, oil on board, 29cm x 19.5cm Exhibited: Alton Gallery, London, SW13Provenance: Private collection, Lennox Gardens London SW1

*FREDERICK GORE (1913-2009) Elm Park Gardens, Chelsea, in the snow signed and dated '92 lower left, watercolour and pencil, 64cm x 56cm Provenance: Purchased from Alton Gallery, London, 1996Private collection, Lennox Gardens London SW1

*ARTHUR NEAL (B. 1951) 'Blenheim Road' stylised street scene, oil on board, 22cm x 16.5cm Provenance: Purchased from the Alton Gallery, London, SW13Private collection, Lennox Gardens London SW1

*MARTYN BALDWIN (B. 1959) 'Little Venice' signed lower left, oil on board, 25.5cm x 28cm Exhibited: Alton Gallery, London, SW13Private collection, Lennox Gardens London SW1

Ten items of WWI era crested china including an aeroplane with Norwich crest and Edith Cavell monument with Alton Towers crest

FOUR BOXES OF CERAMICS AND GLASS WARES, to include a forty one piece Spode Flemish Green dinner service, twenty two pieces of blue and white tea wares including Olde Alton Ware willow pattern and Broadhurst, three Ridgway Homemaker dessert bowls, an unmarked set of eleven tea plates and a platter all printed with fish, a pale green Poole Pottery jug height 18.5cm, a Watcombe Pottery motto ware mug with similar sugar bowl and cream jug, three Wade figures from Lady and the Tramp, an unmarked, Unfinished Imari Royal Crown Derby trinket dish, a blue and grey art glass vase height 22cm, pressed glass plates, bowls, cake stand and drinking glasses, etc (sd) (4 BOXES)

1950 Vincent 499cc CometRegistration no. LKH 109Frame no. Upper Frame no.RC/1/5966 Rear Frame no. RC/1/5966 Engine no. Engine no. F5AB/2A/4066 Crankcase nos.93H/93H• Matching numbers example• Well maintained, with some modern updatesWith the apocryphal tale of Vincent-HRD Series A twins being conceived as a result of two single-cylinder drawings being overlapped, it could be said that the post-war single cylinder engine was brought about by the use of a rubber – removing the rear cylinder of the existing twin-pot design. In other respects, the layout was almost identical, with the same 'frameless' cycle parts being employed for both types. On the singles, the rear cylinder was replaced with a cast alloy beam, and the gearbox employed was the familiar Burman item, an older versions of which had been popular before the war. Announced in late 1948, a few Series B Meteors were produced before being joined by the Comet in Series C form with Girdraulic forks, as opposed to the Brampton girders on the Meteor. The Comet was a little more expensive, being equipped with the new forks, a higher compression ratio, front propstands, and a modified, slightly longer, rear frame section. In most other respects the bikes were very similar. It remained in the model range from its inception in 1948 until 1954.This matching numbers Comet was purchased by the vendor in 2004. The previous owner, Neil Cowan, had acquired the machine in 1994 from a garage in Dundee, and used the machine for a few rallies and shows before realising that it required some work. He gave the machine to Simon Linford who carried out work mainly to refurbish the front forks, dampers and electrics, whilst the engine was sent to Bob Dunn for a complete rebuild (invoice on file). Later work included fitting an Alton generator and regulator. Registered in Hull, the factory records do not relate to whom LKH 109 was first consigned (possibly Jordans of Hull), but there is a copy of the Works Order form and a VOC certificate of Authenticity in the documents. It retains its original upper frame, rear frame and engine.The present owner has used the Comet every year during his ownership, for club runs and local rallies, and continued to improve the machine, adding stainless steel wheel rims and spokes, a centre stand, folding rider's footrests, barrel relined with standard piston, new valves and guides, new multiplate clutch, new carburettor, anti-sumping valve, and a 105 camshaft (original cam included). Unfortunately, the vendor has reached an age at which he feels he may be unable to use the bike as much as he would like, and wishes to pass it on to another custodian to enjoy. With the battery reconnected, it will be ready for a new owner to use. Documentation comprises a current V5C, copy old V5s, a quantity of old tax discs, the aforementioned copy Works Order Form, invoices / receipts, and sundry papers.Offered without keyFootnotes:All lots are sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to biddingFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

REGGAE - 7" PACK. A stompin' selection of 19 reggae 7" singles. Artists/ titles include Alton Ellis - La La Means I Love You (NB014, record is VG+), Rolando Al And The Soul Brothers - Pheonix City (DB 1020, VG+), David Isaacs - Place In The Sun (TR 616, Ex), Jackie Edwards - Sea Cruise (TF 465, Ex), Cassandra - I'll Never Let You Go Out Of My Live (F13734, demo. Ex), The Fabulous Flames - Holly Holy (CLA 224), Alton Ellis And The Flames - I've Got A Date (DB 1059), The Echoes - Are You Mine (45/BB 89), Duke Reid - Pink Lane Shuffle (DK 1002), Blues Busters (ST45 031), Dave And Ansil Collins inc (TE-901), (TE-914). Chuck & Dobby (ST45 044), Al Brown (TR 7915), Bob And Marcia (HJ6605), Desmond Dekker (PYR 6058), The Deltones (GD4010), Junior English (PM869) & Owen Gray (ST 45 032). Condition is generally VG to Ex+.

Alton pattern Edwardian tea ware comprising nine trios and others, some wear but no chips or cracks. Not available for in-house P&P, contact Paul O'Hea at Mailboxes on 01925 659133

Ruskin Spear R.A. (British, 1911-1990)King Street, Hammersmith, in Winter signed 'Ruskin Spear' (lower right); titled 'KING ST./HAMMERSMITH/IN WINTER' (on panel verso)oil on panel36 x 27.5cm (14 3/16 x 10 13/16in).Footnotes:ProvenanceWith The Alton Gallery, London, where acquired byChristopher John Burt, 1993 and thence by descent to the present ownerPrivate Collection, U.K.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ARAR Goods subject to Artists Resale Right Additional Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

CATALOGUE OF THE MAGNIFICENT CONTENTS OF ALTON TOWERS, THE PRINCELY SEAT OF THE EARLS OF SHREWSBURY........SOLD BY AUCTION, BY MESSRS. CHRISTIE & MANSON AT THE TOWERS ON MONDAY, JULY 6, 1957....', together with 'Staffordshire General & Commercial Directory for 1818' Vols I, II (x2) and III, 'History, Gazeteer and Directory of Staffordshire' by William White 1851 and another lacking title pages (7)

STAFFORDSHIRE INTEREST BOOKS two trays to include 'A History of the North Staffordshire Hounds and Country 1825 - 1902' by C. J. Blagg 1902, 'Monasticism in Staffordshire by F. A. Hibbert 1909, 'Catalogue of the valuable contents of Alton Towers....W. S. Bagshaw & Sons... January 15th 1924...', Uttoxeter interest together with 'The History and Gazetteer of the County of Derby...' Stephen Glover, Vol. II Part I 1833 and other Derbyshire and Shropshire interest

Rivarossi Boxed Production Sample American 1920s Coach Sets, ref 6912 'A' and 6913 'B' sets, each of 4 coaches in Chicago & Alton crimson and red with yellow-gold lining and silver roofs, all E, boxes E (2 boxes containing 8 coaches)

Rivarossi Boxed Production Sample American Chicago & Alton 'Heavy Pacific' 4-6-2 Locomotive and Tender, ref 1530 (museum ref not found) in long plain red box, in crimson, black, grey and red Alton livery with gold lettering as No 5299, E, box VG-E, slight rubbing to lid, small tear to one corner

Luis Alton. 1894 Krumau - 1972 Innsbruck. Sign. Bunter Blumenstrauß. Öl/Ktn. 39 x 35 cm. R

Palissy, Royal Tudor ware, Old Alton ware, Liverpool pottery- game themed plates plus an blue and white plate, strawberry jug and 2 Windsor castle plates

J. Craig Thorpe (American, B. 1948) "Illinois Locomotive" Signed lower left. Original oil painting on Paper. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting originally appeared on the Fleetwood Legendary Locomotives of the 50 States Illinois Commemorative Cover postmarked September 11, 1995. The Chicago & Alton Railway -- known for building and operating the first Pullman sleeping car -- was also noted for its fabulous "Red Train." The Alton Limited, running between Chicago and St. Louis, was a daylight train distinguished by its luxurious accommodations as well as its distinctive maroon and red exterior. Throughout the six-hour journey between St. Louis and Chicago, passengers on the Red Train had the use of handsomely appointed smoking cars, dining cars and even observation-parlor cars, where afternoon tea was served by Japanese maidens dressed in traditional attire. Introduced in 1899, the Alton Limited was re-equipped in 1905 and again nearly 20 years later. On September 11, 1924, the newly-refurbished Red Train was put on display in the Windy City. The public was encouraged to tour the luxurious train, including the impressive observation car appropriately dubbed "Chicago." Such an exhibition was intended to drum up business on a route where the competition for riders had long been fierce. The Chicago & Eastern Illinois, the Wabash and the Illinois Central all vied with the Alton for a share of the Chicago-to-St. Louis business. Displayed here is engine No. 659, a 4-6-2 Pacific type built in 1913 by the American Locomotive Company. It has been handsomely portrayed pulling the famed red-colored cars through a stretch of Illinois farmland. Image Size: 14 x 12 in. Overall Size: 18 x 15 in. Unframed. (B15164)

A 1970's Swedish silver pendant, K.E. Palmberg for Alton