Auction Lots

Musical & Scientific Instruments, Cameras & Maritime On 14/05/2021

Musical & Scientific Instruments, Cameras & Maritime

14/05/2021

On 14th May, an interesting and varied catalogue goes under the hammer - starting with a small collection of Edwardian automobile brochures and followed by an assortment of scientific instruments including microscopes and drawing sets. Some really special items follow, most impressively a very rare Victorian cast-iron mechanical money box ‘The Wimbledon Bank’ estimated at £8,000 - 10,000 and an SS Titanic inquiry document dated 1912 with connection to one of the surviving crew members at £800 - 1,200, as well as other maritime collectibles including diorama, woolwork pictures, sextants etc. Leica M3 and other cameras and photographic equipment, a selection of musical instruments including French and German violins, guitars, wind instruments, and a collection of Status Quo tour memorabilia finish off a strong sale.

Lot 3000

Motoring History - nine early 20th century manufacturer's vehicle catalogues including Swift 7hp Two...

Motoring History - nine early 20th century manufacturer's vehicle catalogues including Swift 7hp Two-seater with additional brochure and letter 1910; De Dion-Bouton Automobiles 1909; Briton Cars 1909;Adams Cars with two other brochures 1909; Rover Cars 1909; Belsize Cars c1910; The Incomparable White Steam Car 1909; NSU Voiturette c1910; and Thornycroft Petrol Commercial Vehicles with 1907 price list (9)

9070

SOLD £550

Lot 3001

Motoring History - Ariel Silent Motors catalogue 1909 with additional unbound folded page...

Motoring History - Ariel Silent Motors catalogue 1909 with additional unbound folded page

9070

SOLD £120

Lot 3002

Motoring History - Ariel Silent Motors catalogue 1909 with additional unbound folded page...

Motoring History - Ariel Silent Motors catalogue 1909 with additional unbound folded page

9070

SOLD £100

Lot 3003

Motoring History - Ariel Silent Motors catalogue 1909 with ten additional identical unbound folded p...

Motoring History - Ariel Silent Motors catalogue 1909 with ten additional identical unbound folded pages and Testimonials brochure of the Ariel Simplex c1907

9070

SOLD £100

Lot 3004

Motoring History - various early 20th century automobile parts catalogues including E.I.C. Ignitiali...

Motoring History - various early 20th century automobile parts catalogues including E.I.C. Ignitialities 1908-9; Colibri Motorwagen Saison 1908; Stepney Wheels 1909; Palmer Cord Tyres 1908; Abolo 'Aimia' Plugs etc 1909; Simms Motors c1907; five wholesale/retail Dunlop Pneumatic Motor Tyres 1919 etc

9070

SOLD £200

Lot 3005

Cycling History - three F. Hopper & Co catalogues 1907/08/15; Midland Rubber Co. Ltd. Tyre catalogue...

Cycling History - three F. Hopper & Co catalogues 1907/08/15; Midland Rubber Co. Ltd. Tyre catalogue 1909; Dunlop Tyre catalogue 1920; The Cycle & Motor Trades Review magazine 1908; The Cycle & Motor Trader magazine 1910; over fifty trade flyers for The gent's C.E.I. Standard Light Roadster; British Cycles of Elegance brochure etc; together with Motor Cycling magazine 1927 etc

10009

SOLD £130

Lot 3006

Motoring History - The Automobile Handbook 1908; The Royal Automobile Club Journal 1908 No.XVI; thre...

Motoring History - The Automobile Handbook 1908; The Royal Automobile Club Journal 1908 No.XVI; three copies of The Motor magazine 1910; Isle of Man TT Races 1947 'Lightweight & Senior' and 'Junior' programmes; Service Station Manual Fifth edition; and quantity of unrelated catalogues, maps and other paper ephemera.

10009

SOLD £110