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Lot 18

Vintage S shaped adjustable spanner wrench and Clyburn "The Original no4" cranked arm adjustable spanner wrench.

Lot 295

Mixed lot of hand tools that include spanner set, file set, screwdriver set etc.

Lot 641

Very Large Vintage Adjustable spanner

Lot 1839

Cased near complete socket and spanner set. Not available for in-house P&P

Lot 1860

Mixed spanners including a Snap On ring spanner. Not available for in-house P&P

Lot 553

A bucket of tools, spanners, large adjustable spanner, ball joint remover and pipe pliers.

Lot 399

A flattened horn powder flask for a wheellock gun, 13½" overall, with bone base, brass band around the nozzle and wooden stopper, the body with a later 3 hole iron wheellock spanner attached. GC (scratched areas on the body of the flask) £200-300

Lot 287

A group of tools and hardware including Hitli, MD2000 sealant gun in case, spanner set, allen key set, Topex 72 piece socket set, etc. (1 box)

Lot 631

Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge 3-Rail EDP2 'Duchess of Atholl' Passenger Train Set and Accessories (qty), Set comprising LMS maroon 6231 'Duchess of Atholl' and Tender, two LMS maroon Coaches, oval of track, oil capsule. Spanner, Transformer, Instructions dated 4/50 and Rail Layouts booklet dated 10/50, in original box, G-VG, whiting t one cabside and front of smoke box door due to storage., box F-G, wear and stains, together with Transformer, Railer, Double Straights (4 in box) and uncoupling Rail. all in original boxes, unboxed, pair of LMS maroon Coaches, curved track (11), two points, and Level Crossing, Crescent Junction Signal (in original plain box) and two unboxed Buffer Stops, F-VG, boxes F-G (qty)

Lot 1082

A METAL TOOLBOX, CARDBOARD BOX AND LOOSE TOOLS including loppers, saws, a spirit level, adjustable spanner, workmate, etc

Lot 2075

AN ASSORTMENT OF TOOLS AND HARDWARE TO INCLUDE JUNIOR HACKSAWS, A SPANNER AND HOUSE NUMBERS ETC

Lot 511

Kamasa tools socket set within a fitted case together with draper spanner set

Lot 167

Railwayana - a brass single line railway token key stamped ' N. RLY ' on the ring together with a spanner / wrench with an octagonal shaft stamped GWR 82.

Lot 33

A box containing a collection of engineering tools to include socket sets, threading sets and adjustable spanner.

Lot 51

A collection of hand tools to include a two way Bahco spanner and a small anvil

Lot 261

A George V Silver Spanner, Retailed by Elkington and Co., London, 1923 realistically formed, engraved with an inscription, in fitted casethe spanner 12.5cm wide, the case 15.5cm wide, 6oz 19dwt, 217grThe inscription reads 'Presented to Master John Lloyd-Greame on his Driving the First Train on the Hendon Extension of the London Electric Railway 19th November 1923'.

Lot 1055

A boxed Hornby Dublo 'Never was' 3-rail Halcyon LT32 'Duchess of Sutherland' Locomotive, unused in superb condition, complete with reproduction instructions, guarantee and test tag. Comes with spanner and pre-made oil tube. Box in perfect condition

Lot 1075

A rare boxed Hornby Dublo L12 'Duchess of Montrose' Locomotive in unused condition, showing no signs of use to wheels, pick-ups or armature. Boxes generally in EX condition, surface paper tear on top of locomotive box. This box is the later version with one piece insert. Comes with blue type packing rings, instructions, guarantee, oil and spanner. Tender box is correct type with packing rings

Lot 1060

A boxed Hornby Dublo EDL2 'Duchess of Atholl', M, shows little sign of use, locomotive box dated 3/51, tender box dated 1/51. Locomotive comes complete with front and rear packing pieces, top and bottom packing pieces, cover strip, operating instructions, guarantee and spanner

Lot 2362

WW2 Third Reich MG13 Tools to include spare parts box, screwdriver and three different spanners and one combined spanner/hammer/screwdriver.

Lot 116

Shackleton: a 'Foden FG6', with key and spanner.

Lot 437

Tools - a collection of agricultural related bygones and various rural bygones, comprising a small sickle, a Wheelwrights spanner, a root cutter, cast metal hand iron etc; other hand tools etc (quantity)

Lot 171

A box containing a hammer, three soft face hammers, grease gun, jubilee clips, a light commercial side mirror and a 7 piece combination spanner set (6mm - 32mm).

Lot 3556

Tischklingel SchildkröteMitte 20. Jh., Metall vergoldet und oben Kupfer bunt, teils transluzid emailliert, gestempelt BOJ Eibar Espania Patent Nr. 19536 und 30366, Kopf und Schwänzchen lösen einen Klingelmechanismus aus, am Bauch drehbarer Spanner, funktionstüchtig, Vergoldung partiell berieben, im Emaille ein kleiner Chip und Haarlinien, L 15 cm.

Lot 493

An Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 6000 C fishing reel, made in Sweden, complete with leather case, spares and lubricant (no spanner) together with a pair of Dollond vintage binoculars marked Spencer & Graves Naval & Military Club, with it’s leather case. (Sold on behalf of Charity Multiple Sclerosis Peoples Help)

Lot 423

Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge pre-war DP1 3-Rail Passenger Train Set, comprising LNER blue 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' Locomotive and Tender, pair of LNER 'Teak' articulated Coaches (both very good), six curved rails, four straights, oil capsule and spanner, in original set box, G-VG, Loco has some whiting to front bogie wheels, box F, lid lacks all sides, majority of label G

Lot 516

Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge 3-Rail EDP2 and EDG7 LMS Passenger and Goods Train Sets (2) EDP2 comprising maroon 6231 'Duchess of Atholl' Locomotive and tender, pair of LMS Coaches, oval of track, Controller, Instructions Ref 16/654/65 and G'Tee slip Ref 12/12543/150 Stamped DL 1284, oil capsule, spanner, box of fuses, in original box, G-VG, some corrosion to cab sides due to cardboard inserts, box G-VG, some light wear, EDG7 comprising LMS black 0-6-2T 6917, brown Open wagon, Van and Brake Van, near oval of track, Controller, oil capsule, spanner, Rail Layouts Suggestion booklet 1053 and G'tee slip Ref 16/1054/100 stamped 0255?, in original box, G-VG, box G, some wear to one lid edge, both boxes with pre-war Layout label (2)

Lot 422

Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge pre-war DP1 Clockwork Passenger Train Set, comprising clockwork LNER blue 4498 'Sir Nigel Gresley' Locomotive and Tender, pair of LNER 'Teak' articulated Coaches (both very good), eight curved rails, two straights, oil capsule and spanner, in original set box, G-VG, Loco tested well, box F, lid lid heavily repaired, majority of label G, poor below Goods train

Lot 439

Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge EDP1 'Sir Nigel Gresley' Set purchased by Douglas Baldock from Bond's of Euston Road on Saturday 6th November 1948, set comprising, LNER blue No 7 ' Sir Nigel Gresley', pair of LNER 'Teak' Coaches, oval of track, Transformer, Oil Capsule and spanner, Instructions, letter from Meccano 27/2/67 about repairing Loco and Douglas's notes about the set, in uncommon type original box, F-VG, many parts have been replaced by either Meccano or Douglas over the years as mentioned in his notes, box F, several repairs and lacks one lid end, together with an additional D2 'Teak' First/Third Coach, in original box dated 1-49, G roof grubby, box F-G (2)

Lot 457

HRCA 25th Anniversary (1994) Halcyon Co Hornby-Dublo 00 Gauge 3-Rail EDL12 BR green 46251 'City of Nottingham' Locomotive and Tender with tested tag, spanner and oil capsule, letter confirming purchase, believe Ltd Ed 25/25, in original blue striped Picture Box, E, appears unrun, box VG, creased to label across lid

Lot 870

A toolkit for an Austin Seven Chummy and other models to include brass grease gun, brass tyre pressure gauge, Austin spanners, screwdriver, valve lifter, Austin Seven hub cap spanner and other items.Click here for more details and images

Lot 871

Tools for vintage cars including 1920s/30s Pre-War W.O. and Derby Bentleys. Kit includes grease guns, perfect Poulton screwdrivers, BSA set of spanners plus other spanners, period hand drill, adjustable spanner, magnetic spanner, tyre lever, tyre pressure gauge, Shelby stirrup tyre pump and other rare items.Click here for more details and images

Lot 304

This little 1,584cc Fulvia HF (now registered as a Rallye HF) would make a perfect first time entry into the world of historic rallies. Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 1963, Lancia’s little Fulvia was as intriguing and ambitious as it was innovative, swapping rear-wheel drive for a more advanced front-wheel drive, embracing Lancia's DOHC V4 engine. Starting with a modest 57bhp but evolving to a sturdy 130bhp, its variants, especially the Coupés, gained fame for their rallying prowess. An undeniably underappreciated icon in the history books of Italian automotive successes.The Fulvia marked Lancia’s glorious and victorious return to motorsport, carving a niche in the rallying scene, paving the way for an era of dominance in the World Rally Championship far from the spotlight hogged by its successors – the Stratos, O37 and Delta Integrale. It is often forgotten that it was the Fulvia that earned the distinction of winning Lancia's first World Rally title in 1972.This particular Fulvia was rebuilt as a rally car in 2017 having started its life as a standard 1.3 (1,300cc). It's now powered by a 1,600cc engine fitted with twin-Weber 45 carbs, work-spec cams, Arrow conrods, a balanced crank, Mangoletsi intake manifold and carburettor linkage and a 'Group 4' manifold/free-flow exhaust, recently set up and dyno-tested by Stanton Motorsports. It's a Fulvia HF body (steel construction with aluminium bonnet, boot, and doors) registered as a Rallye HF. The interior is as basic as one would expect, stripped back to save weight and fitted with a roll cage, two Recaro bucket seats, racing harnesses and fire extinguishers.Upon its conversion to rally-spec, the car was maintained by its owner's in-house mechanic, who carried out all repairs, modifications, servicing and pre-event spanner checks. Recent work included stripping the engine and gearbox for check-overs and refurbing with fresh gaskets.Cosmetically, as is to be expected with a competition car, there are some dents and imperfections, however there are no major sightings of rust except for some light surface tarnishing where the paint has chipped.Lancia-based rally cars have traditionally been expensive, however this little Fulvia seems like tremendous value. It’s a well raced and ready-to-go example of Lancia's legendary rally car.Specification Make: LANCIA Model: FULVIA RALLYE HF Year: 1968 Chassis Number: 81833112492 Registration Number: TBL 82G Transmission: Manual Engine Number: 8185402286651 Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 68389 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: BlackClick here for more details and images

Lot 326

**Saleroom Notice - Please note there is an element of finishing work required to the radiator, driveshafts and oil system. Because of this the estimate has been lowered to £17,000 - £20,000. Required parts are included in the sale.** An historically significant car, one of the very first, freshly rebuilt and HSCC-eligible. Formula Ford 1600 has pride of place as the world’s most successful single seater formula. The brainchild of Walter Hayes, Ford’s Marketing Director who saw the potential of using a blueprinted 1,600cc Kent engine mated to a thoroughbred single seater to create the ultimate level playing field for emerging talent. The rules were simple, tubular space frame chassis (from any manufacturer), four gears, control tyres and steel brakes. The result took the world by storm and the formula counts names such as Senna, Schumacher, Fittipaldi, Hakkinen, Button, Räikkönen and Hill among its alumni. Founded by Alex Francis and Bill Harris, Alexis first made an impact in Formula Junior racing in the early 1960s, building cars for its in-house Team Alexis, however, their decision to become involved with Formula Ford was the right one, proving an outstanding success both competitively and commercially. The firm’s first FF design was the 'Russell-Alexis' (retrospectively known as the Mk14) following a deal struck to supply cars for the Jim Russell Racing Drivers School, hence the name. The first Formula Ford race was held at Brands Hatch on 2nd July 1967 and the Alexis Mk14 went on to win more races in the following 12 months than any other contender, comfortably eclipsing its main rival, the Lotus 51. The Russell-Alexis evolved into the Alexis Mk15 late in 1968 and this model was the firm’s frontline FF contender for the 1969 season.This beautiful Mk15 is eligible for HSCC’s ever-popular Historic FF1600 championship and is offered fresh from a substantial rebuild by Iain Rowley at Delta Motorsport to a high standard. No stone went unturned in the car’s reconstruction which now boasts a zero miles Barnett engine and a zero miles refreshed Hewland Mk8 gearbox with new input shaft. Meanwhile the chassis has been freshly powder-coated and bodywork all resprayed to a high standard. Brand new dampers and springs take care of the suspension, which also features all new rose-joints and bearings. Additionally, the following are all new: drive shafts, instruments, extinguisher, belts, wheels & tyres, brake callipers and pads, exhaust, brake and clutch lines, clutch release bearing, master cylinders and the battery.Professionally prepared and beautifully presented, this little Alexis is offered 'on the button' and after a spanner check, ready to race. Competitive in class in Historic FF, it would also be fun for an occasional day at Shelsley or Prescott.SpecificationMake: ALEXISModel: MK15Year: 1968Chassis Number: TBCRegistration Number: N/ATransmission: ManualClick here for more details and images

Lot 330

2-litre Triumph Vitesse-based two-seat Special, superbly crafted, beautifully presented and totally evocative of those glamorous Sports Racers from the 1950s. As an ex-pattern maker and fibreglass laminator at Sunseeker Yachts, Glan Richards was totally familiar with contemporary design, yet his passion was for those glorious, curvaceous sports cars and sports racers from the 1950s. Cars created at a time when body panels were hand-shaped with hammers and wheels, dashboards were made of metal, seat belts were optional and impact bumpers, effective crumple zones, airbag steering wheels and pedestrian-friendly front ends were some way in the future.Over a period of approximately ten months, Glan and colleagues shaped and created the Formosas fibreglass bodyshell, incorporating many of the features and styling cues from those fabulous 1950s racers. A close look will offer reminders of Jaguars C-Type, Maseratis 300S, the Ferrari 750 Monza, Astons DBR1 and others but, as the design didn't lean heavily or replicate any particular marque or model, it avoided all the copyright and patent issues that have recently caused replica builders legal problems. The Formosa was designed to accept the chassis and running gear from a Triumph Vitesse or a Reliant Scimitar SE5A and, by utilising the majority of the donor, minus the bodyshell, it retained the cars classic status, registration, chassis number, etc., still a true 1960s classic, just wearing a different suit of clothes.This particular Formosa 120GR is based on a 2-litre Triumph Vitesse first registered on 1st May 1963 and has covered just 13,559 miles since the build. It was assembled in 2019/20 by Formosa 'guru', Dave Thickins and sold to its first owner in December 2021. Motivation is provided by a twin-carb 1,998cc Triumph six-cylinder generating around 100bhp and mated to a 4-speed manual gearbox. The car is finished in an an attractive shade of steel blue metallic, a couple of shades down from Ecurie Ecosse blue enhanced by a single white 'racing stripe'. External sporty features include a single race-style rear headrest, quick release bonnet catches, twin period side mirrors, centre-mounted chrome filler cap, 'Speedster' style Perspex windscreen, Perspex headlamp covers with P700 lamps, an 'egg crate' front grille, painted wire wheels and a full mohair Tonneau cover.More recent work includes custom-made, fully cushioned, sling back blue leather seats, angled correctly for optimum comfort, new harness seat belts, additional trimming to dash and other parts, new rubber mats, a battery cut out switch, K and N filters and an upgraded fuel tank. It's eligible for free historic road tax (ULEZ exempt!), inexpensive classic car insurance and is MOT-exempt.The Formosa is supplied with its current V5C, an MOT valid until 5th December 2024, an HPI 'all clear' certificate, spare keys, knock-on wheel hammer and spinner spanner, Vitesse owners manual and workshop manual, a toolbag with sundry items and its history file.We understand that this good-looking period road-race style special Triumph is great fun to drive and delivers a nostalgic raspy exhaust note through a single exhaust pipe. Specification Make: TRIUMPH Model: FORMOSA 120GR Year: 1963 Chassis Number: GD4829RS Registration Number: WTN 417A Transmission: Manual Drive Side: Right-hand Drive Odometer Reading: 13566 Miles Make: RHD Interior Colour: Navy BlueClick here for more details and images

Lot 199

A German dagger spanner for S.A, S.S. etc.

Lot 456

A pair of vintage Hardy fly fishing rods. To include 'The Halford Knockabout' Palakona two-section split-cane fly rod. In very good condition, with original brass fittings and wooden end stoppers, complete with original cloth sleeve and spanner. Overall length of 294cm. To also include a Hardy 'The Gnat' split-cane two-section Trout fly rod, in very good condition and complete with original cloth sleeve. Overall all length of 277cm.

Lot 398

A tray of tools to include: pliers, gate fastener, adjustable spanner, etc.

Lot 56

A collection of tools, to include hydraulic pressure testing kit, a cased MAC cordless drill, AC power packs cabinet casters/wheels, a metal storage box and contents including oversized spanner, tow rope, adjustable wrench etc.

Lot 267

Royal Flying Corps / Royal Air Force WW1 medal pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 104121 I.A.M A.W Greenland RAF, with copy service records, homemade spanner for cable adjustment and chisel dated 1918, a post war German map of Hamburg and a phrase leaflet 

Lot 542R

Wooden model kit - An assembled wooden powered speed boat model kit (78cm long) and a controller. Item appear to be in good condition with display stand. The item has been painted to a fair standard in red and blue with "Aqua" decals applied. Item would benefit a clean. Also is a mini wrench set and a spanner set. Contents not checked for completeness. Untested (This does not constitute a guarantee) RG-2

Lot 1462

A quantity of various tools to include large spanner, measures, bearing puller, adjustable wrench, warning triangle, three spirit levels etc.

Lot 226

A World War One Zeppelin monkey wrench or spanner, German, with label,18.5cm longThe label reads:'This spanner (note reverse thread) was picked up from the wreckage of the first German 'Zeppelin' SL11, shot down near London 3 Sept 1916, by my father, then Driver F. W. Turner RASC (on 'rest' assignment to London Air Defence after artillery driving in the Somme battle). SL11 was actually a Schutte-Lanz, Cdr Hauptman Cramm, part of a mass airship attack, she was destroyed by a B.E.12 plane converted to night fighter, piloted by Lt Leefe-Robinson. He was given a V.C. for this...'Condition ReportWith tape and red ink inscription. ALso labelled,

Lot 401

A Jaeger black faced dashboard clock, gear knobs, spanner sets, a folding oiler, car badge, keyrings etc.

Lot 1075

Forged Steel Adjustable Spanner, Chesterman Steel Rule, Rabone level, Stanley bullnose plane, marking gauges, other tools, in chest.

Lot 834

A blue metal storage tool box with drawers 1/2" sockets with speed brace and a selection of metric spanner,etc.

Lot 181

Political and Railway Interest. Two silver presentation spanner keys: the larger one from Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway, engraved ‘Presented to the Right Honourable David Lloyd George MP, President of the Board of Trade on the occasion of his opening of The Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Electric Railway Undertaking on Saturday June 22nd 1907’, hallmarked Birmingham 1906 by Elkington & Co Ltd, the reverse engraved ‘This key was used by the Rt Jon David Lloyd George MP to start the first Electric Train run on The Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Electric Railway for Public Traffic’, 19 cm long, 9.5 ozt / 297 grams; the second smaller spanner engraved: ‘Presented to The Right Honourable David Lloyd George MP, President of the Board of Trade, on the occasion of his opening the Great Northern Piccadilly & Brompton Electric Railway Undertaking on Saturday December 15th 1906’. The reverse engraved ‘This key was used by The Rt Hon David Lloyd George MP to start the first electric train run on the Great Northern Piccadilly & Brompton Railway for public traffic’, hallmarked London 1906 by Mappin & Webb, 16 cm long, 6 ozt / 188 grams; together with a metal key engraved ‘Country Borough of Bournemouth New Police Headquarters opened 27th September 1956 by Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Home Department Major the Rt Hon Gwilym Lloyd George MP’, and two other gilt keys. (5) Provenance: Estate of the late William Lloyd George, 3rd Viscount Tenby (1927-2023), the grandson of David Lloyd George, 1st Earl of Dwyfor (1863-1945) the British Prime Minister from 1916 to 1922 during WWI.

Lot 250

Abu Ambassadeur Multiplier 6000C - reel seat No 730302, counter balanced handle, spindle tensioner, on/off check, leather case and spanner. Light use, runs well

Lot 501

Rare Penn International Model 80 Tournament Reel, in as new condition, built in Pennsylvania, fitted with preset strike drag, rod harness clamp, 5.5" diameter end plate, reel comes complete with original bag, handbook, spanner kit and original box.

Lot 521

5x Penn Sea fishing reels, Jigmaster 500 with star drag, free spool, ratchet, little used, with spare spool, rod saddle clamp, oiler and leaflet, in maker's box, a Penn Baymaster 185F with free spool, on/off ratchet check, little used, spanner, oiler and catalogue, in maker's box, a Penn Sea- Scamp 78, brown Bakelite with nickel fittings, free spool, on/off check, fine, in maker's box, a Penn Seaboy 85, Bakelite with nickel fittings, free spool, star drag, ratchet check, fine, spanner, oiler handbook in maker's box and an early Penn Seaboy 85, black Bakelite, nickel plated fittings, used, with spanner, in maker's original box, lacking lid. (5)

Lot 553

Abu Ambassadeur 6500C3 multiplier reel, fine condition, foot stamp 990302, free spool, star drag, level wind, optional ratchet check and Ergo grip, little used condition, complete with spanner, oiler and paperwork in MOB.

Lot 726

Abu Ambassadeur SM 3000C multiplier No 040005 ultra cast RHW - magnetic brake system, twin handles. In correct box with spare spool, lube, spanner and instructions. Looks unused

Lot 215

The unique and poignant Second War bomb and mine disposal G.C., D.S.C. group of ten awarded to Lieutenant-Commander W. E. Hiscock, Royal Navy In his capacity as Controlled Mining Officer at H.M.S. St. Angelo, Malta, he dealt with no fewer than 125 ‘incidents’ at the height of the island’s siege, among them an ‘Italian torpedo machine’ and other unknown types of ordnance: in dismantling the former, which contained a 650lb. high explosive charge fitted with four firing devices and a time fuse, the clock mechanism whirred into action, but Hiscock calmly neutralised the device nonetheless Tragically, he and his wife were killed in a bombing raid on Valetta in February 1942, just a few days after the announcement of his award of the G.C. George Cross (Lieut. (Acting Lieut. Commander) William Ewart Hiscock, D.S.C. R.N. 3rd February 1942); Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse hallamrked London 1940 and officially dated ‘1941’; 1914-15 Star (Act. Gnr. W. E. Hiscock, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Gnr. W. E. Hiscock, R.N,.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee Medal 1935, mounted court-style for display, good very fine and better (10) £80,000-£120,000 --- Importation Duty This lot is subject to importation duty of 5% on the hammer price unless exported outside the UK --- --- G.C. London Gazette 3 February 1942: ‘For great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty.’ The original recommendation states: ‘Lieutenant (Act. Lt.-Commander) Hiscock was in charge of the salvage, rendering safe and stripping of an Italian Torpedo Machine, which was recovered from 15 feet of water off St. George’s Bay, Malta. The operation of salvaging itself was one of great danger as, apart from the possibility of booby-trapping, no information was available as to the technical mechanism of the explosive head, whilst its behaviour when parted from the body was a matter of complete uncertainty. Rendering safe and stripping of the explosive head after salvage had been carried out personally by Hiscock, helped by Le Bargy [Petty Officer C., awarded the D.S.M., and later still the G.M.]. During the course of the operation the clock mechanism started and it was only cool determination and skill in the face of extreme danger which allowed of a successful conclusion. The machine contained a 650 lb charge of high explosive, fitted with four firing devices, including impact and hydrostatic types.’ Further notes appear in the Honours & Awards File ADM 516/41: ‘Total of all incidents - 125. Two specifically detailed: 1. While dismantling a one-man submarine recovered off Malta and rendering it safe, a special spanner (made in the Dockyard) slipped and started the clock mechanism. The lighter was then alongside N.A.D. but he tackled the mechanism again and succeeded in stopping the clock and withdrawing the detonator. 2. A new type German mine was recently encountered and rendered safe, regardless of the danger of its detonating on the rocks, he had what can only be described as an “all in wrestling match” when it washed to and fro in the heavy scend.’ His calm tackling of these highly dangerous jobs without fuss and with unfailing cheerfulness is, I consider, the highest form of courage and worthy of a very high award.’ D.S.C. London Gazette 14 January 1941: ‘For courage, enterprise and devotion to duty in contact with the enemy.’ William Ewart Hiscock was born in Dorchester, Dorset on 13 January 1886 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class in July 1901. Subsequently appointed an Acting Gunner, R.N., in August 1914, his wartime appointments included H.M. Ships Kale, from November 1914, Medea, from June 1915 and Tribune, from June 1918, and he was mentioned in despatches for ‘services in action with enemy submarines’ (London Gazette 20 September 1918, refers). In August 1924, he was appointed a Commissioned Gunner, and, following further seagoing appointments, he joined the Admiralty’s Torpedo and Mining Department in late 1931. Advanced to Lieutenant in March 1934, he was placed on the Retired List in January 1936. Recalled shortly before the renewal of hostilities, Hiscock was posted to the Malta base St. Angelo, where he was appointed Officer in Charge of Controlled Minefields and Parties, and it was in this capacity that he dealt with no less than 125 devices in 1940-42. Awarded the D.S.C. in January 1941, for his ‘courage, enterprise and devotion to duty in contact with the enemy,’ he was also advanced to Acting Lieutenant-Commander. As alluded to in the recommendation for his subsequent award of the George Cross (G.C.), Hiscock’s gallant work extended to all manner of ordnance. A case in point would be the parachute mine that fell in the gardens of Lady Bernard’s Nursing Home in the Villa Portelli. The patients were quickly evacuated to the Blue Sisters Hospital and Hiscock, after gently lowering the mine to the ground - its parachute had got caught up on a wall and a tree - defused it. Tragically, as confirmed by his service record, he and his wife, Alice, were killed in an air raid on 15th February 1942, just 12 days after his G.C. was gazetted. A local newspaper report stated that their home in the married quarters in St. George’s Barracks, St. Julian’s, just north of Valetta, received a direct hit. They were buried in Capuccini Naval Cemetery. Hiscock’s G.C. was presented to one of his daughters by King George VI at Buckingham Palace on 23 June 1942.

Lot 1362

A large home tool kit comprising spanner set, sockets, pliers, hammers, grips, Allen keys etc.

Lot 66

A Daimler/Jaguar MkII metal tool kit, lacking small adjustable spanner

Lot 747

Shackleton Toy Mechanical Foden F.G. Vehicle - a.f. A turquoise Shackleton Foden Tipper lorry (length 27cm) together with a small trailer. Motor is in working order. The front suspension has received damage and has a wheel missing. However, the lot includes three spare wheels, some other parts which may assist towards re-assembly. Also includes a wheel nut spanner and a key.

Lot 142

9ct gold curb link charm bracelet, the bracelet benefiting from twenty four 9ct gold charms, with a gate link clasp, approx 93.8 gms, including ball and claw, spanner, camera, teddy bear, St Christopher, tram, seal, golf clubs and hamper, amongst others. 

Lot 496

BLUES ICONS - LP PACK. A smashing collection of 20 blues LPs. Artists/ titles include John Lee Hooker inc The Big Soul (JOYS 147, Record VG+/ sleeve VG), The Folk Lore Of (JOYS 133, VG+/ VG), Alone, Tantalizing With The Blues, Chess Masters Double Album, Burnin. Otis Spann inc The Biggest Thing Since Colossus, Half Ain't Been Told, Cracked Spanner Head, The Blues Of Otis Spann, Walking The Blues, The Bottom Of The Blues. Howlin Wolf inc The London Howlin Wolf Sessions, Killing Floor Blues Essentials, Blues From Hell, Message To The Young, Moanin In The Moonlight, All Night Boogie. Lightnin Hopkins inc Live At The Bird Lounge, In Berkeley. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.

Lot 1085

A COLLECTION OF POWER TOOLS AND HOUSEHOLD ELECTRICALS including NuTool circular saw, jigsaw and planer, a JCB reciprocating saw, an Exact trim saw (all PAT pass and working), a Morphy Richards Cafe Rico coffee maker (still new in packaging), a spanner set, file set and Die set(9)

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