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A late 19th/early 20th century Meissen porcelain group, Je Decouvrelout, some loss, 12 cm high, a set of four Victorian Staffordshire figures, The Four Seasons, 11.5 cm high, and other ceramics (box)Various damage and lossesMeissen figure: there looks to be most of the 'lace' missing, otherwise (fingers, toes, arrow, quiver of arrows, wings) good

THREE PARCEL-GILT SILVER AND NIELLO BELT FITTINGS PROPERTY FROM THE PRIVATE COLLECTION OF THE LATE OLIVER HOARE (1945 - 2018) Andalusia, Nasrid Spain, 14th - 15th centuryEach of rectangular shape with a pointed, arrow-like head, pierced in the corners with three attachment holes, the front decorated with a seated regardant lion, its tail issuing a scrolling palmette spray, one with a hanging hoop and another with a parcel-gilt silver and niello circular pendant decorated with a stylised bird.6.6cm x 2.7cm the largest Provenance:Originally acquired in 1989 from the Iranian artist Parviz Tanavoli (b. 1937); Roseberys, London, 26 October 2021, lot 199. 6.6cm x 2.7cm the largest Qty: 3

A studio pottery plaque with incised arrow decoration 11" high and one other Studio pottery vase (2)

JAEGER-LECOULTRE A MILITARY KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. F053432 Movement: Compensated balance, flat balance spring, lever escapement Case: Base metal three piece case, snap case stamped with Broad arrow mark over G. S. T. P. over F053432 Dial: White Size: 51mm Signed: Dial, movement Accessories: None   Together with a Helvetia military keyless wind open face pocket watch, 52mm diameter Condition Report: Jaeger-LeCoultre Movement is currently functioning. Movement appears to be in a generally good condition with little sign of previous intervention when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows scratches, marks and dints. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Helvetia Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands appear to be in a generally good condition. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com                   Condition Report Disclaimer

A TWO COLOUR ALBERT CHAIN SUSPENDING A SAMPSON MORDAN PENCIL The two colour curb link chain with ring bolt clasp and lobster claw clasp, stamped 18, suspending a polished propelling pencil, stamped S.Mordan & Co. with arrow mark; together with a green and white enamelled propelling pencil by S. Mordan & Co.; and a pen knife stamped Rolled Gold Size/dimensions: chain 36cm long Gross weight: 49.6 grams Condition Report: S.Mordan pencil: wear and a knock to the outer barrel, the mechanism is a bit stiff, but is still working, the signature is clear, the arrow mark is rubbed; 13.9 grams gross Chain: some light wear between links, 8 grams gross Enamelled pencil: chipping to the enamel, mechanism slightly stiff Rolled gold penknife: rubbing Condition Report Disclaimer

LONGINES, SILVER ARROW, REF. 9100-3 A STAINLESS STEEL WRISTWATCH, CIRCA 1955 Movement: Cal. 23ZS, manual wind, 17 jewels Case: Stainless steel case, screw down case back Dial: Black Strap: Darlena black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle Size: 34mm Signed: Case, dial, movement Accessories: None Condition Report: Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. The dial is in good condition for it's age, in our opinion this has likely been restored Hands appear to be in a generally good condition. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case appears to be in good condition with minor scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. Strap appears to be in good condition with minor marks and creasing. Buckle appears to be in good condition with minor marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com                       Condition Report Disclaimer

WALTHAM A MILITARY WHITE METAL KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. 23328 Movement: Compensated balance, overcoil balance spring, lever escapement Case: Base metal three piece case, the screw down case back engraved 23328 above Broad arrow mark Dial: White Size: 52mm Signed: Dial, movement Accessories: None   Together with a Buren military keyless wind open face pocket watch, 52mm diameter Condition Report: Waltham Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye. Dial has a hairline crack. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows scratches, marks and dints. Crown has light scratches and marking. Buren Movement is currently functioning. Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Dial appears to be in a generally good condition with no marks visible when viewed under a 4x loupe. Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe. Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe. Case shows light scratches and marks. Crown has light scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe. This lot does not come with box or papers. Dreweatts 1759 do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold. Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by a qualified technician to ensure any stated water resistance is achieved. If you should have any further questions regarding this lot, please contact the Watch Department on 01635 553 553 or at watches@dreweatts.com                                                   Condition Report Disclaimer

A DIAMOND DOUBLE ARROW BROOCH LONDON 1976 The arrow terminals set with brilliant cut diamonds, connected by an 18ct white gold metal bar with interlocking eight cut diamond set hoops, stamped with UK hallmark and E W & Co maker's mark Size/dimensions: 6.3cm long Gross weight: 4.9 grams Condition Report: The diamonds are all present and correct, bright and lively, approximately 0.40 carats total. Some light wear commensurate with age and use, no noticeable damage or repair Condition Report Disclaimer

ELGIN A MILITARY KEYLESS WIND OPEN FACE POCKET WATCH, NO. A112540, CIRCA 1940 Movement: Bimetallic split balance, lever escapement, 7 jewels Case: White metal three piece case, the screw down case back engraved with Broad arrow mark above A112540 above G.S.T.P Dial: Black Size: 52mm Signed: Case, dial, movement Accessories: None   Together with another similar Elgin military keyless wind open face pocket watch, 51mm  

A WW1 period British military issue Verner's Pattern VII officer's compass - Swiss manufacture, No. 29111, stamped with broad arrow and dated 1915, in very good condition, in the original tan leather case with strap, stamped 'T.F&S 1916', the reverse stamped with broad arrows and 'C.P.R.'.

Mattel (c1984) Princess of Power action figures Frosta No.9189, She-Ra No.9182, Angella No.9186, Glimmer No.9188, Castespella No.9187 & dual logo Mermista No.2454 & Fanastic Fashions Blue Lightning No.2833, all on card with bubblepack, plus Arrow Loyal Horse boxed No.9721 (8 total)The items in this auction are located offsite and as such, we have limited access to provide postage quotes. Therefore, we are only able to offer a discretionary post and packing service on small, singular items. Due to the fragility of lots in this auction, we would strongly advise using a professional packing service in most instances.

A MID 19TH CENTURY UNMOUNTED SHELL CAMEO OF ZEUS AND HERA The oval shell panel carved with the profiles of Zeus and Hera, with Mercury and Zeus' attribute of the Eagle; together with a shell cameo carved with the profiles of Athena and Venus, with Cupid to the base holding an arrow and burning torch; the third with Venus with two cherubs in attendance Size/dimensions: first 5.9cm long; second 4.2cm long Gross weight: 28 grams Condition Report: The first is well carved, it has some small losses, one to a tip of a leaf on Zeus' head, and possibly the tip of the eagles wing, detail remains quite crisp. There is some hairline cracks, and a small section of loss to the top of the cameo near the cracks. Second not as well carved, some rubbing to the detail, hairline cracks. Third not as well carved, some rubbing to the detailCondition Report Disclaimer

Henry VIII (1509-1547), Second coinage, Groat, Tower, mm. arrow, bust D, saltires in forks, reads aglie z france’, 2.66g/9h (N 1797; S 2337E). Very fine, light marks, dark toned £120-£150

Henry VIII, Second coinage, Halfpenny, London, mm. arrow (?), 0.43g/9h (N 1815; S 2356); Elizabeth I, Sixth issue, Shilling, mm. A, 5.55g/1h (N 2014; S 2577); Charles I, Tower Mint (under Parliament), Shilling, Gp F, mm. sun, 5.75g/3h (N 2232; S 2800); Commonwealth, Halfgroat, 0.91g/3h (N 2728; S 3221) [4]. Fair to fine £80-£100

Searle at Seventy, 1990, a cast plated bronze medal by R. Searle, half-length figure of the artist, left arm raised, right hand preparing to deflect an arrow, rev. naked caricature of the artist with a snake coiled around his body, 70mm (Attwood 67). Extremely fine £60-£80 --- Edition of 80

A British military Nepalese fighting Kukri with broad arrow marks to hilt and leather scabbard, with marks to the blade

NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE: Four LPs to include 'Weld' (7599-26671-1), 'Sleeps With Angels' (9362-45749-1), 'Ragged Glory' (7599-26315-1) and 'Broken Arrow' (9362-46291-1) (4, vinyl generally EX+, sleeves VG+ with some minor storage wear)

A 1960s Smiths Military issue manual wind stainless steel wristwatch, 35mm, black dial with T in circle and broad arrow, glass good and dial also good, 17 jewel movement clean and running well, with no. 109 and 60466E, having dust cover, dented, and screw off cover, scratched, with engraved issue numbers WIO/6645-99-961-4045 and 0647/68 and with broad arrow, on NATO blue canvas strapPlease see additional images

A Jaeger-LeCoultre Atmos VIII brass and glazed mantle clock, 22cm high, with white outer dial having partial numerals and arrow batons, with its original Jaeger LeCoultre boxPlease note that the clock is not currently running and will require attention. The lever to free the balance weight is working but the weight is not spinning smoothly. It is obviously sold as seen and will require payment by bank transfer if successful with bidding on the lot.

A c1950s Smiths Military issue manual wind stainless steel wristwatch, 32mm, black dial with T in circle and broad arrow, plastic glass appears OK and dial relatively clean, hands with some pitting and marks and small loss to hour hand, case with marks and scratches, 17 jewel movement relatively clean and running well, with no. C322952, with snap off case cover, with a canvas strap

A 1960s Smiths Military issue manual wind stainless steel wristwatch, 35mm, black dial with T in circle and broad arrow, glass good and dial also good, 17 jewel movement clean and running well, with no. 108 and 60466E, having dust cover and screw off cover, scratched, with engraved issue numbers WIO/6645-99-961-4045 and 7385/68 and with broad arrow, on NATO green canvas strap

A WWII Leonidas stainless steel Military issue open faced pocket watch, 52mm, marked to rear cover with broad arrow and G.S.T.P. and T 37735 XX, balance wheel runs when shaken but is overwound and not running

Boxell, Brighton a French late-Victorian Anglaise brass carriage clock the eight-day duration movement having a platform lever escapement and striking the hours and half-hours on a gong with a repeat of the last hour on demand, the backplate engraved with the name of the retailer Boxell, Brighton and numbered 1479 the hand setting arrow in the form used by Couillet Freres, carriage clock movement makers at Saint-Nicolas-d'Aliermont, the decorative cream enamel dial having black Arabic numerals in individual roundels and blued-steel decorative hands, the Anglaise case with matching handle, height 18.5cm/16cm, handle up/down.Note: Thomas Boxell, born 1823, was apprentice to a local watchmaker and at the age of twenty-two was running his own business as at 55/56 Albion Street, Brighton. In 1856 he re-located his business to The Observatory, 40 King's Road, Brighton and the 1859 Post Office Directory of Sussex records Thomas Boxell as a "watchmaker & jeweller" at 43 King's Road, Brighton.He was not only a fine maker but retailed clocks and watches made by some of the finest makers of the period including Thomas Cole and carriage clocks from Drocourt of Paris.

Duverdry & Bloquel, France, an Obis carriage clock the eight-day duration timepiece movement having a later platform lever escapement with the backplate stamped with the hand setting arrow as used by Duverdry & Bloquel of Saint Nicolas d'Aliermont, the white enamel dial having black Roman numerals, blued-steel spade hands and brass mask, the brass Obis case with fluted handle, height 14cm/11.5cm handle up/down.

Group of 19th century ceramics and glass, including two Wedgwood pearlware leaf dishes, Crown Derby centrepiece, an unusual blue glazed jar with crown and broad arrow, a terracotta vase with Dutch tavern scene, decanters, etc

A CAST IRON RECTANGULAR DEED STRONG BOX EARLY 19TH CENTURY,the lid with cast crowned 'R' and upright arrow, fitted twin side carrying handles, 45cm x 32cm x 21cm

Hot Wheels - Matchbox - Corgi - Others - Over 70 unboxed playworn diecast and plastic model vehicles in mainly 1:64 scale. Lot includes Matchbox Vauxhall Astra GTE; Hot Wheels Golden Arrow and similar. Conditions appear to range Poor - mainly Fair Plus - a few Good, all with play wear. All items are unchecked for completeness. (This does not constitute a guarantee) (K)

A vintage mantel or desk clock in the form of a longcase clock, 31 cm (h) and a British military General Service Trade Pattern pocket watch, marked with broad arrow and numbered 009499. [W]

Includes a gorgeous Mueck Cary condiment or toothpick holder with a rose repousse motif. The bottom is marked, M Sterling 503. It measures, 3"L x 2.5"W x 2.75"H. A Webster sterling silver saucer, marked sterling 6546, with the Webster Silver Hallmark sign, W with an arrow. It measures, 0.25"H x 4" dia. And a silver toned saucer with a grapevine motif and decorative etching. Sterling pieces weigh 46g and 28g. Issued: 20th centuryDimensions: See DescriptionCondition: Age related wear. As is. Some tarnishing and scratches.

Four Brooklin Models 1/43 scale model, No.1 1933 Pierce Arrow Silver Arrow, damage to mascot, No.2 1948 Tucker Torpedo red, BRK 2A 1948 Tucker Torpedo bronze, No.3 1930 Ford Model A Victoria olive green, all mint boxed condition, models wrapped in original packing, boxes with inner packing, (4 items).

Ca. AD 100 - 300.A Roman red/ orange carnelian intaglio depicting the goddess Diana, set in a high carat, possibly later gold ring. The goddess is shown standing, holding a bow in her right hand and drawing an arrow from her back quiver, with her left hand. At her feet is a hunting dog.Size: D:19.15mm / US: 9 1/4 / UK: S; Weight: 12.2gProvenance: Property of a London Ancient art collector, formerly in a Mayfair private collection of Mr. P. S., formerly acquired on the UK art market since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.This piece comes with an authentication report by Sami Fortune, ancient jewellery specialist.

Ca. AD 200 - 300.A Roman silver-gilt patera with a flat decorated handle. On the top of the handle is a double arrow with heart-shaped points surrounded by a motif of dots. The bowl is deep, with high walls and an extremely polished surface. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 47.100.29.Size: 160mm x 90mm; Weight: 105gProvenance: Private London collection; acquired on the European art market prior to 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

CLASSICS ILLUSTRATED: ENGLISH/US ISSUES (33 in Lot) - #7 'Robin Hood' (HRN 126), #8 'The Odyssey' (HRN 126), #13 'Romeo and Juliet' (HRN 126), #15 'Uncle Tom's Cabin (HRN 126), #19 'The Covered Wagon' (HRN 126), #22 'The Pathfinder' (HRN 118) Cents Copy, #31 'The Black Arrow' (HRN 125), #46 'Kidnapped' (HRN 123), #48 'David Copperfield' (HRN 115), #60 'Black Beauty' (HRN 82), #67 'The Scottish Chiefs' (HRN 118) Cents Copy, #71 'The Man who Laughs' (HRN 125), #72 'Oregon Trail' (HRN 121), #86 'Under Two Flags' (HRN 115), #88 'Men of Iron' (HRN 115), #91 'The Call of the Wild' (HRN 124), #95 'All Quiet on the Western Front' (HRN 96) Cents Copy, #96 'Daniel Boone' (HRN 125), #98 'The Red Badge of Courage' (HRN 124), #100 'Mutiny on the Bounty' (HRN 121), #105 'From Earth to the Moon' (HRN 124), #106 'Buffalo Bill' (HRN 121), #107 'King of the Khyber Rifles' (HRN 112), #108 'Knights of the Round Table' (HRN 106), #111 'The Talisman' (HRN 112), #113 'The Forty-Five Guardsman' (HRN 134), #115 'How I found Livingstone' (HRN 115), #119 'Soldiers of Fortune' (HRN 125), #123 'Fang and Claw' (HRN 123), #124 'The War of the Worlds' (HRN 123), #132A 'The Story of America' (HRN 133) Cents Copy + Classics Illustrated Junior #507 'Jack and the Beanstalk', #509 'Beauty and the Beast' - NB: Issue #31 has a detached cover, issue #72 has a 50% spine split, issue #108 has tape repair to spine, issue #115 has a detached cover, issue #132A has a spine split

A collection of World War One and World War Two military issued wire cutters to include British and German examples, markings include the British Broad arrow and D.R.G.M. markings.

A Schylling Collector Series 1929 Land Speed Record Car, Golden Arrow, and a model of The Titanic

A sterling silver (cap and barrel) Parker ballpoint pen (75?) with gold plated/yellow metal arrow-form clip

Militaria interest, a Post Office Cox Walkers 1910 ringer/bell box with British military broad arrow/crows foot insignia, together with a wall mounted bell/ringer system (2)

Smith's -1943 Bakelite wall clock with a spring driven movement,10" dial with Roman numerals, minute track and steel baton hands, movement cover with a military arrow symbol, makers name and date stencil painted in the rear of the movement.

A British Military open face keyless wind pocket watch, GS/TP, broad arrow, S, 051/18, engraved Braningtons, London, screw back and bezel, 50mm, working when catalogued

An Edwardian walnut display cabinet, the glazed doors opening to fitted glass shelves over two frieze drawers, carved arrow on cabriole legs. H-158, W-97, D-42cm

Helvetia, a black dial British Military open face keyless wind pocket watch, GS/TP, P27753, broad arrow, 51mm, working when catalogued

A large Union Flag, inscribed 'Chatham Dockyard Flag Loft Ltd', broad arrow and 571-4580, 8.Bdths 1983, 370 x 185cm.

A pair of military 7x50 binoculars, with broad arrow marks, indistinctly inscribed.

A mixed group of works of art and similar, to include a glass eye; a small boxwood tape measure; a brass snuff box; an obsidian arrow head; and a Parker 14k gold fountain pen nib. (13)

A mixed lot, to include an old green painted lantern, with broad arrow mark. (5)

A WW2 Fairbairn Sykes Commando fighting knife pattern 3 with board arrow I stamped on finger guard and number 3 on pommel in part scabbard.(UK postage only)

An MOD issue survival knife, steel bladed with broad arrow mark to wooden handle, in sheath. (UK postage only)

A Copper and Brass Ships Signal Lamp, "signal red" partial makers label, broad arrow mark, 55cm

Hamilton: A British Military Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Hamilton, issued in 1975, manual wound lever movement, black dial signed and with a broad arrow and T within a circle for tritium, Arabic numerals and outer luminous dot and baton markers, fixed bars between the lugs, case back engraved with a broad arrow and numbered W10-6645-99 523-8290 5873/7534mm wideCase with surface scratches, front of the case with small dents to the outer edges in parts, nato strap is slightly worn, plexi glass with scratches, original dial finish is clean, hands with staining marks, hand setting correctly and winding smoothly, movement in going order.

CWC: A British Military Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed CWC, issued in 1977, manual wound lever movement, black dial with luminous Arabic numerals and signed, dial with a military broad arrow and T within a circle for tritium, tonneau shaped case with fixed bars between the lugs, back cover with engraved military marks broad arrow W10-6645-99 523-8290 205/7734mm wideCase with surface scratches, front of the case with small dents to the outer edges in parts, later strap and buckle, plexi glass with scratches, original dial finish with the luminous markers slightly discoloured but have a nice patina, hands with minor parts of the lume missing, crown is loose on the winding stem and needs tightening, you can hand set the watch by turning the hands backwards at present so the crown does not come off the stem, winding smoothly, movement in going order.

A Jaeger leCoultre Military Pocket Watch, another gun metal pocket watch, with caseback engraved with a broad arrow, together with three wristwatches and a white metal watch chain

An early 20th century white metal arrow brooch, set mine cut diamonds and baguette sapphires, stamped 'Pl & 18ct', steel pin to reverse, 63mm.

An Elgin HS-3 Royal Navy stem wind open faced watch, the case marked Bravingtons and  broad arrow, 51mm; together with an Elgin GSTP open face stem wind pocket watch. (2)

A circa 1940 Admiralty Pat.300 nickel plated stem wind open face pocket watch, Serial No.33409, 53mm, with broad arrow mark.

A WWII military GSTP stem wind open face pocket watch, unsigned, engraved to back with broad arrow, G.S.T.P and No.T42738.

A 1990s military issue CWC 'G10' stainless steel quartz wristwatch, 36mm, having 'Tritium Dial', the broad arrow engraved to case back, NATO Stock No. 5415317, on contemporary 'Nato' strap.

An 18ct diamond and ruby set pig brooch. Naturistically modelled with a single round brilliant cut diamond at his hoof of 0.05ct estimated weight, ruby set eyes, stamped 18k and with bow and arrow makers mark, width 33mm, 13.2g.

Registration No: WC 1273 Chassis No: 126 BG MOT: ExemptSelf-evidently the subject of an extensive past restorationHailed by the vendor's son as the fastest Silver Ghost he has ever driven (whilst still bodied)A fantastic 'blank canvas' for its next ownerWorthy of close inspection if only to see the workmanship that helped garner Rolls-Royce its reputation for making 'the best car in the world'The model upon which Rolls-Royce's reputation as makers of 'The Best Car in the World' was founded, the 40/50hp debuted at the November 1906 London Motor Show. A somewhat conventional yet beautifully executed design, the newcomer was based around a massive ladder-frame chassis equipped with all-round leaf-sprung suspension, powerful rear wheel brakes and spiral-bevel final drive. Displacing 7036cc (7428cc from 1910), its superlatively smooth six-cylinder engine featured a seven-bearing crankshaft, full pressure lubrication and twelve spark plugs (fed via a dual magneto / coil ignition system). Allied to four-speed manual transmission (though, a three-speed gearbox was utilised from 1909 to 1913), the sidevalve unit proved both wonderfully torquey and eerily quiet. Possessing a legendary eye for detail, Henry Royce continued to develop the 40/50hp throughout its 18-year production life. Thus, late Silver Ghosts boasted considerably more horsepower (up from 48bhp at 1,250rpm to 80bhp at 2,250rpm) and higher top speeds than their earlier brethren. Rolls-Royce of America Inc was established to bypass the swingeing import duty that had hitherto restricted its parent company's transatlantic sales. Operating from factory premises in Springfield, Massachusetts, the new concern initially built carbon copies of the famous 40/50hp model. However, as time progressed so its product became more attuned to the US market. The beautifully wrought ladder frame chassis and enviably smooth 7428cc straight-six engine were little altered but later cars featured a three-speed, centre gearchange manual transmission and left-hand drive (interestingly just 600 or so of the 1,703 Springfield Silver Ghosts completed were to LHD specification). Designed to woo existing Packard, Cadillac and Pierce Arrow customers who had little truck with the idea of a chassis only purchase, a catalogued range of Rolls-Royce Custom Coachwork was soon made available. The various designs were given British names and subcontracted to the likes of Amesbury, Biddle & Smart, Holbrook, Locke, Merrimac, New Haven, Smith-Springfield and Willoughby. From what we can gather, chassis 126BG was initially bodied as a Town Car Brougham and supplied new to plantation owner Howard Melville Hanna Jr. Among the richest and most influential in Ohio, his family’s business interests encompassed the coal, iron ore and shipbuilding industries. Reputedly laid-up due to an engine malady, the Rolls-Royce was left to languish in a Syracuse barn for many years before being bought by noted German collector Lars de Jounge during 1972. Relocating to Europe, the Silver Ghost was subsequently treated to a protracted, ‘ground up’ refurbishment from which it emerged as a Piccadilly Roadster. Sold to the vendor by Richard Biddulph of specialist dealer Vintage & Prestige, chassis 126BG was advertised for £280,000 and described as having been “nut and bolt restored at vast cost”. Deemed by the seller’s son to be the fastest Silver Ghost he has ever driven (and his father has owned dozens), the car has since surrendered its rakish two-seater coachwork for another project. The vendor got as far as acquiring a suitable six-light Saloon / Sedan body to transplant (which is available to purchase by separate negotiation) but a change of plans means that he has decided to offer chassis 126BG as a ‘blank canvas’ for a new owner to configure as he / she wishes. Now UK road registered as ‘WC 1273’, this running and driving rolling chassis is worthy of close inspection if only to fully appreciate the engineering that earned Rolls-Royce its hallowed reputation. For more information, please contact: Damian Jones damian.jones@handh.co.uk 07855 493737

A Butcher’s-Type Joint Resection Saw, English, c. 1850 – 1928, by Arnold & Son, London, the steel and plated frame with screw-tension and adjustable and rotating blade, stamped with ‘2’, the lacquered-brass handle with screw adjustment – 32.5cm. long, 12.5cm wide; and an English, late 19th Century, steel bow-frame amputation saw, by Weiss & Son, stamped with broad arrow and ‘I’ (indicating use in India), with screw attachment to blade – 30cm. long, 8.7cm. wide Note: The first previously bought at Christie's, South Kensington on 13th August, 1998 (Lot 67). The second previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 8th April, 1989 (Lot 592).

Four Tenon Amputation Saws, including: an English, 19th Century, by Evans London, the steel saw with spine, with English-grip wood handle with screw adjustments to the blade – 39cm. long, 9cm. wide; a British, 19th Century, the plated saw stamped H.MC C&D (?), with ebony, cross hatch, studded, English-grip handle – 34.5cm. long, 8.5cm. wide; a British, 19th Century, steel saw with spine, with horn, cross hatch handle (worn and with some damage) – 34.8cm. long, 9cm. wide; and an English, 1829 – 1928, by Arnold & Sons, London, the steel saw with lacquered-brass handle stamped with a broad arrow – 33.2cm. long, 9cm wide Note: The first previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 25th March, 1995 (Lot 570). The second previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 31st March, 1990 (Lot 522). The third was previously bought at David Stanley Auctions on 30th March, 1996 (Lot 704). The fourth previously bought at Sandown Antiques Fair on 1st June 1997.