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A vintage Crowley & Co, Alton slate and enamel advertising sign - the slate with carved gilded lettering, 'Crowley & Co's Alton Stout', with central inset enamel plaque depicting the stout bottle label, behind a (later) black-lined perspex panel - replacing the original glass - with cut-outs to display the gilt lettering beneath, 50.8 x 28cm. (old chipping and losses to corners of slate, a few very small surface rust spots to the edges of the enamel plaque, some flakes and one discoloured patch to the gilding, minor scratches to the black finish to the perspex at top centre).

REGGAE - 12" COLLECTION. A fine collection of around 57 reggae 12" singles. Artists/ titles include The Jolly Brothers - Conscious Man (x2). Barry Brown/ Stamma Rank, The Upsetter Revue - Closer Together, Tamlins - Laying Beside You, Ken Parker - Getting Nowhere With You, Rowan Bowal - Running Up And Down Paul (Echo) - Trying Harder, Errol Scorcher - Masquitaes, One Blood - House Is Not A Home, Mikey Spice - Showers Of Blessing, Natural Mystics - My Sweet Girl, King Sounds & Trinity - Spend One Night In A Babylon. Roy Alton, Debra Glasgow, Barry Brown, Sly Dunbar, Winston Groovy, Wayne Wade, Richie Davis, The Arawaks, Dennis Brown, Krystal & Shabba Ranks, Sanche & Lady G, Singing Melody & Flourgon, Cobra, Richard Ace. Condition is generally VG to Ex+.

Three posters: possibly later printing of Bill Haley Family Dog FD133 poster (35.5 x 56cm), a later printing or reproduction of FD25, Alton Kelley's Skull and Roses poster for Grateful Dead (this example approx 36 x 50cm), a good quality reproduction of a Jim Salzer poster for Yardbirds and more at Santa Monica (37.5 x 60cm). Also a reproduction copy of OA502. Approx 51 x 76cm. Strong VF condition with image of Jimi Hendrix.

REGGAE / DUB (LARGELY CONTEMPORARY PRESSINGS) - LP COLLECTION. A collection of 36 x LPs. Artists/ Titles include Coxsone's Dramatic and Music Centre, The Ethiopians - Freedom and Songs Of Our Forefathers, Delroy Wilson - Better Must Come, Toots And The Maytals - Sailin' On (sealed), Life Goes In Circles, Greater Jamaica - Moon Walk - Reggay, Best Of The Ska-Lites, The Best Of Alton Ellis, The Ska From Jamaica (sealed), Pat Kelly - Jamaican Soul, Rolando Al & The Soul Bros, Tommy McCook and Clement 'Coxsone' Dodd. The condition is generally VG+ to Ex+.

Original mixed media on brown laid paper by American artist Dennis Alton who used pastel, gouache, graphite and ink to depict a lobster and clams restaurant in a quaint harbor. Signature on lower right: Alton. Includes artist biography on verso. Housed in a metallic gold frame with a brown mat. Artwork dimensions: 13"L x 7.75"H. Frame dimensions: 19.25"L x 13.25"H x 1"W. Artwork can be unframed and rolled for shipment.Artist: Dennis Alton (American 20th-21st century)Issued: c. 1970Dimensions: See DescriptionCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

The Henley Royal Regatta Grand Challenge Cup Medal, 1908 won by Sir W.A. Akers who rowed as number 2 in the winning Christ Church 8 in 1908, sharing his victory with Apsley Cherry-Garrard, later of Arctic fameA British chemist and industrialist he specialized in physical chemistry and during the Second World War was the director of the Tube Alloys project, a clandestine programme aiming to research and develop British atomic weapons capabilities from 1941 to 1945After the war he was director of research at Imperial Chemical Industries and also served as a member of the Advisory Council of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, and the committee that drew up the organisation of what became the United Kingdom Atomic Energy AuthorityRecognising his significant contribution to the war effort he was made a C.B.E. and conferred with a knighthoodHenley Royal Regatta Grand Challenge Cup Medal, 1908, Christ Church engraved on the rim 1908, 'W.A. Akers', additionally engraved on the obverse, 'Christ Church B.C., A.G.B. Cherry-Garrard Bow, 2. W.A. Akers, 3. F.E. Villiers, 4. A.C. Gladstone, 5. G.E. Hope, 6. E. Majolier, 7. H.R. Barker, C.A. Gladstone Str.', in its case of issue, extremely fine[K.B.] London Gazette 28 December 1945.[C.B.E.] London Gazette 31 December 1943.Wallace Alan Akers was born at Walthamstow, Essex in 1888, the son of chartered accountant Charles Akers and his wife,Mary Ethelreda. He was educated at Lake House School in Bexhill-on-Sea, Essex, and Aldenham School. He entered Christ Church, Oxford, where he specialised in physical chemistry, graduating with first class honours in 1909.After university, he joined Brunner Mond & Company in Winnington, Cheshire, as a researcher. In 1924 he joined the Borneo Company, where he served as its general manager in the Far East. He returned to England in 1928 to join Imperial Chemical Industries, into which Brunner Mond had earlier merged. In 1931 he became the chairman of the Billingham division of ICI. This was mainly concerned with the manufacture of ammonia using hydrogen under high pressure, ammonia being one of the company's most profitable products at the time.Between 1933 and 1936 he was involved in a project to produce synthetic petrol from the hydrogenation of coal; ICI executives envisaged competing with oil companies. It became clear that the process would not be competitive but, since it had defence implications, he sought government subsidies. In this he was opposed by Sir John Anderson, the permanent secretary at the Home Office. The change of government following the October 1931 general election brought with it a change in policy and he was able to secure some financial relief.A reorganisation of ICI in 1937 ended Akers' chairmanship of the Billingham division and he was posted to ICI headquarters, where he worked closely with Holbrook Gaskell. At this time, Britain was starting to re-arm. Munitions contracts had begun to roll in, and ICI expanded its production capacity. He became executive manager in 1939.During 1941 Akers was recruited by the British war-time government as director of the Tube Alloys project, a clandestine programme aiming to research and develop British atomic weapons capabilities. This helped galvanize both Britain and America to proceed down a path which led to the Manhattan Project, and ultimately the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Historian Margaret Gowing noted that 'No doubt Akers had been picked for his personality and drive that had been considered so important and which he possessed in abundance'.Akers' ICI background led to difficulties when it came to dealing with the American Manhattan Project. American officials such as Vannevar Bush, James Conant and Leslie Groves saw him as "an Imperial Chemical Industries man at heart" and he aroused American suspicions that British interest in atomic energy was with its commercial possibilities after the war. As a result, James Chadwick was appointed the head of the British mission to the Manhattan Project, but Akers remained director of Tube Alloys until the end of the war.In 1946, Akers returned to the Board of ICI where he served as director of research until April 1953, when he retired, having reached the compulsory retirement age of 65. He established university research fellowships and donated money to university laboratories for research purposes. In 1946 he established the Butterwick Research Laboratories to carry out fundamental research, unrelated to commercial objectives. They were later renamed the Akers Research Laboratories in his honour.Akers was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1944 and was knighted in 1946, both for his services to the war effort. He became a fellow of the Royal Society in 1953 and received honorary degrees of D.Sc. from Durham University and D.C.L. from Oxford University.After his retirement he remained a member of the Advisory Council of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research and was part of the three-man April 1953 committee that drew up the organisation of what became the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. He was a member of the National Gallery's scientific advisory committee, later becoming a trustee, and was the treasurer of the Chemical Society from 1948 to 1954. He married Bernadette Marie La Marre in 1953 and died at their home in Alton, Hampshire on 1 November 1954.Sold together with a comprehensive obituary for Sir Wallace.For the Distinguished Service Cross and Great War pair awarded to his brother, Lieutenant N.C. Akers, R.N.V.R., please see Lot 309.…

Model Railway: A collection of four boxed HO Scale, to comprise: AHM Amtrak 902 locomotive, 5162; International Hobby Corp, Milwaukee Road 6160, M9864; and a Rivarossi 1930 Alton diesel loco Two Car Set. Original boxes, general wear expected with age. Used condition. Untested for working order. Please assess photographs. (4)

An Aynsley Flying Wild pattern coffee pot; a Royal Doulton Alton pattern cake plate; a Paragon Rockingham pattern cake plate; a Wedgwood Hathaway Rose pattern plate; a Coalport Ming Rose pattern plate; a Buckingham Palace pattern mug; other decorative ceramics; qty

Vinyl - 6 Original 1st pressing UK pressing Reggae / Ska 7” singles to include: Slim Smith – I've Got Your Number (WI 3023), The Gaylads – Stop Making Love (WI 3002), Don Drummond / Rita And Benny – Man In The Street / You Are My One Love (WI 208), The Upsetters / The Inspirations – Eight For Eight / You Know What I Mean (US 300) VG, Byron Lee And The Dragonairs – Mr. Walker (TR 631), Alton Ellis, Tommy McCook And The Supersonics – Breaking Up (TR 642). Condition VG+ overall (apart from where mentioned) with writing on labels

A model of a Courage Brewery Dray. Signwritten: “Take Courage – The Best Brew of Our Time.” “London Alton” marked to the front.

λ  WALTER STEGGLES (BRITISH 1908-1997) NEAR ALTON BARNES, WILTSHIRE Oil on board Signed (lower right) 19 x 23.5cm (7¼ x 9¼ in.)Painted circa 1980. Measurements do not include the frame unless specified. Please note Dreweatts are not liable for damage to frames or mounts. Condition Report: Please Note: All Lots In This Auction Are Not Available To View There is some dirt and dust on the surface of the picture, the lower left corner has minor paint loss due to abrasion. Inspection under UV reveals no obvious evidence of retouching or restoration. High resolution images are available upon request, please contact the department directly at pictures@dreweatts.com PLEASE NOTE: ALL LOTS ARE LOCATED SACKVILLE WEST STORAGE IN ANDOVER SP10 3SA. Condition Report Disclaimer

[FORE-EDGE PAINTINGS]Four volumes with fore-edge paintings. Comprises IRVING, WASHINGTON. Bracebridge Hall. London: John Murray, 1825. Two volumes, 19th-century red straight-grained morocco gilt, each with two concealed double fore-edge paintings. 7 3/8 x 4 1/2 inches (18.5 x 11.5 cm); Volume 1 depicting a view of Mount Vernon and a view of Baltimore and Vol. II depicting a view of Little Falls on the Mohawk River and the Brooklyn ferry, slipcased. Light wear, spines dulled; together with SYMMONS, CHARLES. The Life of John Milton. London: G. & W.B., Whitaker, 1822. Full scarlet straight grain morocco gilt, all edges gilt with a concealed double fore-edge painting. 8 3/8 x 5 1/8 inches (21.5 x 13 cm); views of London Bridge and the Pool of London. Light wear; and WHITE, GILBERT. The natural history and antiquities of Selborne. London: J. & A. Arch et al, 1820s. Contemporary blue straight-grained morocco gilt, paneled sides with gilt ornamental border, spine gilt in compartments, all edges gilt, with a concealed double fore-edge painting. 8 3/8 x 5 1/8 inches (21.5 x 13 cm); each foredge with two vignette views surrounded by wildflowers and animals: side 1, The village of Selborne, and, Gilbert White's house at Selborne; side 2, The Plestow, and, The approach to the village of Alton. Light wear.No condition report? Click below to request one. *Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact and Doyle New York shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. Please contact the specialist department to request further information or additional images that may be available.Request a condition report

Postcards, Hampshire, a North Hampshire mix of approx. 58 cards with many good village RPs inc. Longmoor Rd Greatham (4 plus 1 dup), Brockenhurst village, Brookley Bridge Brockenhurst, Army Aircraft Workshops Farnborough, Army biplane at Farnborough, Four Marks, Southampton St Ringwood, Anchor Hotel Liphook, Lavant St Petersfield, Station Rd W Liss, Market Square Eastleigh, High St Alton, Romsey, Houghton, Kings Worthy, station approach Farnham (Surrey), Sun Hill Bentworth in the snow 1927, Winton Hill Stockbridge, 'Bat and Ball' Hambledon, St Boniface Church Chandlers Ford (T. Hunt) etc. Also Tidworth Camp and bar, and many good printed street scenes (mainly gd)

Original vintage propaganda poster calling for a public meeting Monday 2 December 8 PM at Battersea Town Hall, featuring an illustration of rollercoaster tracks wrapping around the Battersea Power Station, signs below read - 4 million visitors to power station Disneyland will mean traffic chaos. Printed by Wandsworth Community Printshop. In the 1980s, developer John Broome, the founder of Alton Towers, purchased Battersea Power Station with plans to create a theme park, the project was short-lived and the theme park was never built. Good condition, folds, minor staining, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: 1980s.

Original vintage propaganda poster calling for a demonstration on Monday 21 May 2.30 PM at the main gate of Battersea Power Station, featuring a caricature of Margaret Thatcher and John Broome detonating the station building behind them with a red and yellow explosion, and the sound of explosion 'BOOM' spelled as 'BROOM'; the caption reads - In May '88 John Broome promised Mrs. Thatcher that if she returned on May 21st. 1990 the Theme Park would open at 2.30 pm precisely. They won't be there, but we will. Join us. Printed by Wandsworth Community Printshop. In the 1980s, developer John Broome, the founder of Alton Towers, purchased Battersea Power Station with plans to create a theme park, the project was short-lived and the theme park was never built. Very good condition, creasing, backed on linen. Country of issue: UK, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 76x51, year of printing: 1990.

Studio pottery including Purbeck, Williamsburg and 6 pieces of Alton Towers pottery together with 2 wooden display cases containing pottery miniatures etc.

Studio pottery - 27cm diameter blue bowl by Tony Gant (London), another bowl, a large vase 43cm high by Langholm (Norway, some damage), and 2 pieces of Alton Towers pottery (Staffordshire)

A Corgi The Aviation Archive 1:72 scale AA34012 World War II Daring Raids Consolidated Liberator B.V.I number .223 Bomber Support Squadron, 100 Group, RAF Alton Norfolk 1944, boxed.

THREE POSTCARD ALBUMS comprising an album of approximately eighty postcards centred on Alton Towers, Stafford, and the surrounding areas, an album containing approximately eighty postcards covering Alpine, British Coastal, Welsh landscapes, and an album comprising approximately one hundred post cards covering Stafford, Burton-on-Trent, Cairo, Suez, Trentham Gardens etc (3) (Condition Report: postcards in various conditions, wear to the albums, overall good conditions)

ALTON - a Swedish modernist sterling silver perspex geometric pendant necklace, circa 1975, plain circular form, on sterling spiga link chain, pendant 36.4mm, chain 46cm, 24g . Condition Report:No damage or repair, only light surface wear, fitting working

KARL ERIK PALMBERG for ALTON - a Swedish modernist sterling silver geometric panel bracelet, circa 1972, stepped hexagonal form with textured decoration, band width 28.7mm, internal circumference 17cm, 54.3g . Condition Report:No damage or repair, only light surface wear, fitting working

PER DAVIK for ALTON - a large Swedish modernist sterling silver cuff bangle, circa 1974, plain flared form, setting height 42.1mm, internal circumference 16cm, 56.1g . Condition Report:No damage or repair, only light surface wear

TAXIDERMY; a stag's head mounted on an oak shield, inscribed 'September 1917, Alton Towers', the antlers with three points on one side and five points on the other (lacking one eye).Condition Report: The stag has one eye.

Bachmann OO Gauge group of 3x Tank Wagon Triple Packs to include Ref. 33-525Z "Tank Traffic Classics - Royal Daylight - Power - Esso" Limited Edition of 272 of 500 produced for Alton Model Centre plus others (see photo). Conditions are Excellent to Near Mint in Good Plus boxes.

Royal Navy "Canal Zone" Oman Medal Group of Six Medals Awarded to "MX789424 L R ALTON SPO RN"Comprising:Defence Medal, War Medal, Naval General Service Medal, clasp "Canal Zone" "SPO RN", Oman General Service Medal, Oman Victory Medal, Oman Peace Medal.Mounted court style for wearing. Payment by Bank Transfer ONLY

Registration No: USL 397 Frame No: RS 16147 MOT: ExemptVenom 500 with an Alton electric starter kitPresented in authentic and standard conditionSupplied with some manuals and a current V5CVelocettes motorcycles were manufactured by Veloce Ltd in Hall Green Birmingham between 1905 and 1971, a family-owned firm producing mainly hand-built motorcycles and competing favorably with the bigger concerns such as BSA, Triumph and Norton. Veloce was a great technical innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today, including the positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension with hydraulic dampers. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was "always in the picture" in international motorcycle racing from the mid 1920s through to the 1950s, culminating in two 350cc World Championship titles and its legendary, and still-unbeaten, record of averaging over 100mph for 24 hours on a 500cc single cylinder machine. This was achieved on a Venom in 1961 cementing its reputation as one of the best sports bikes of its day.This Venom, being offered at 'no reserve', is part of a deceased estate, so unfortunately not much is known of its history. It appears to have not been run for a number of years, but it turns over freely on the kickstarter. The vendor looks to have been part way through installing an Alton electric starter kit before ill-health took over, so the set-up instructions and some parts not yet fitted, together with the standard items removed, are supplied with the bike. These kits cost over £2,000 and are a fantastic way of keeping these 'hard to kickstart' bikes on the road. It will need a good recommissioning before use, however, once done it will make a good usable classic, supplied with a few workshop manuals and a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415871189

Registration No: WSJ 792 Frame No: RS7995 MOT: ExemptVenom 500 with an Alton electric starter kitRestored in authentic and standard conditionSupplied with a manual and a current V5CVelocettes motorcycles were manufactured by Veloce Ltd in Hall Green Birmingham between 1905 and 1971, a family-owned firm producing mainly hand-built motorcycles and competing favorably with the bigger concerns such as BSA, Triumph and Norton. Veloce was a great technical innovator and many of its patented designs are commonplace on motorcycles today, including the positive-stop foot shift and swinging arm rear suspension with hydraulic dampers. Renowned for the quality of its products, the company was "always in the picture" in international motorcycle racing from the mid 1920s through to the 1950s, culminating in two 350cc World Championship titles and its legendary, and still-unbeaten, record of averaging over 100mph for 24 hours on a 500cc single cylinder machine. This was achieved on a Venom in 1961 cementing its reputation as one of the best sports bikes of its day. This well presented Venom, part of an enthusiast private collection, has been authentically restored in the past keeping a good degree of originality. Most importantly it has been converted to 12v coil ignition and fitted with an Alton electric starter kit. These kits cost over £2,000 and are a fantastic way of keeping these 'hard to kickstart' bikes on the road. It has recently had new tyres fitted and the wheels rebuilt with CWC rims and the vendor gave the clutch an overhaul in October including new plates. Not run since, it will need the normal checks before use but with the electric start, it will make a great bike for summer runs and rallies. It comes supplied with a Haynes workshop manual and a current V5C. For more information, please contact: Ian Cunningham ian.cunningham@handh.co.uk 07415 871189

Registration No: BOT 779C Frame No: A50B7530 MOT: ExemptA genuine BSA Lighting ClubmanThere are large number of invoices for parts purchased etc.Offered with a current V5C,Dating Certificate from the BSA Owner's ClubThe BSA Lightning Clubman was a 650cc British motorcycle made by BSA at their factory in Birmingham between 1964 and 1965. Finished in Gold and Black, the Lightning Clubman is now a highly sought-after classic motorcycle, thanks to the very limited production run of just 200. Replicas are often created by enthusiasts from the BSA Lightning. This genuine 1965 BSA Lightning Clubman has had just three previous owners from new. Most of the history is known from new. Sold by W.M Snell, in Alton on the 11th May 1965 the BSA was kept by the first keeper until 1969 when it was sold to Mr Brady (higher purchase agreement on file), the BSA being kept and used by Mr Brady until it was sold to a Mr Rushton in 2014. He then set about carrying out a full restoration on the machine, so the Clubman was completely stripped and overhauled to a very high standard using some SRM components. It was completed in 2015 and went back to Snells in Alton where it was supplied originally, albeit now a Ducati dealership. The Clubman was sold again to the late vendor in 2023, due to Mr Ruston's passing. There is a wonderful folder full of paperwork including old pictures from back in the day. On file are lots of receipts for parts and work carried out and a current V5C. Being offered at 'no reserve', some recommissioning will be required before putting it back on the road. For more information, please contact: Mike Davis mike.davis@handh.co.uk 07718 584217

Registration No: MVS 519 Frame No: RC12569B MOT: ExemptExquisitely restored by a marque specialist in 2015 and only ridden two miles since, due to the vendor's work commitmentsA potential show winner, replica crankcases, 12v electrics, Alton dynamo and electric startOne of two bikes claiming the same identity. The other is in Australia but this one has a UK V5C Registration DocumentStarted up and run on the 8th February 2020.PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been informed the Vincent Owners’ Club are confident that the other motorcycle bearing frame number RC12569B (which is located in Australia) is the one built by the factory in period. As far as we are aware, the UK road registered machine we are offering has never had its frame number stampings independently verified by removing the paint and / or x-ray etc.Vincent Motorcycles, 'the maker of the world's fastest motorcycles' was established in 1928 when Phil Vincent bought the rights to HRD Motors Ltd after the company went into voluntary liquidation. With the backing of his family, wealthy from cattle ranching in Argentina, Vincent acquired the trademark, goodwill and remaining components for £450, renaming the new company Vincent HRD. Initially, motorcycles were sold under the HRD brand name, using their own chassis with proprietary engines, however, in 1934 two new engines were developed, a 500cc single and a 1000cc V-twin. Always the innovator, Vincent now had full control over his products and began introducing many design features that proved to be way ahead of their time, such as cantilever rear suspension. The 1000cc V-twin was 'the fastest motorcycle in the world' at the time and with some astute marketing become the bike everyone aspired to own, the Rapides and the Black Shadows have become some of the most desirable and iconic bikes of the era. This 1955 Vincent Black Shadow was subject to a comprehensive restoration some 10 years ago by a renowned Vincent restorer. This machine benefits from 12v electrics, electric start, and an Alton alternator at the time of build. The previous vendor had the Vincent in the house up until he sold it to the current owner. The Black Shadow had new crankcases from John Wyatt at the time of restoration as the old ones were badly damaged, and this allowed for the fitment of the electric start. During the build, it has been fitted with the following, Godden cylinder heads, Holder barrels and liners, Holder outer cases, Maughan gearbox cover, Omega 7-5-1 pistons Magun crankshaft, Corrilllo Rods, Gary Robinson Mk1 camshaft, V2 clutch, Maughan camshaft and pinion BTH magneto. Alton Alternator, Amal 229 and 289 carburettors, and all stainless fittings. The machine has been run from time to time since ownership and has formed part of a collection of machines. Some very light recommissioning would be advised before placing it back on the road. Once it has been checked over, it would make for an extremely rideable Vincent Black Shadow. The Vincent comes complete with a current V5C. PLEASE NOTE: Since the catalogue went to press we have been informed the Vincent Owners’ Club are confident that the other motorcycle bearing frame number RC12569B (which is located in Australia) is the one built by the factory in period. As far as we are aware, the UK road registered machine we are offering has never had its frame number stampings independently verified by removing the paint and / or x-ray etc. For more information, please contact: Mike Davis mike.davis@handh.co.uk 07718 584217

Y A GEORGE III CHEVRON-BANDED MAHOGANY MERCURY STICK BAROMETERSNELLING, ALTON, CIRCA 1800The case with open triangular pediment above rectangular chevron-edged glazed mahogany door incorporating concave lower corners, enclosing silvered Vernier scale calibrated in barometric inches to right-hand side opposing the usual observations to the left beneath signature Snelling, ALTON to upper margin, with visible tube to the chevron banded caddy moulded trunk over domed circular cistern cover to the rounded base.96.5cm (38ins) high, 15cm (5.5ins) wide. Provenance:The Dr. Castle Collection of barometers and other weather instruments. Purchased at Dickens Fine Art Auctioneers, Middle Claydon, sale of the THE RICHARD COOKSON COLLECTION 20th April 2008 (lot 59) for £1,350 hammer. James Snelling is recorded in Banfield, Edwin BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900 as a clock and watchmaker and silversmith working from High Street, Alton, Hampshire, 1793-1830. Condition Report: Instrument is in fine working condition with tube filled and no apparent airlocks. The register plate has good fairly bright even silvering. The case has some historic worm train damage to the rear upper section (behind the scales) infestation has long gone. Otherwise case is in very good original condition although has been given a coat of polish resulting in a slightly muddy appearance to the surface.Condition Report Disclaimer

Stan Burgess, watercolour study of Alton Water

† LUCIE RIE (1902-1995); a stoneware milk jug covered in manganese glaze, impressed LR mark, made circa 1957, height 11cm.For a similar example, see 'Lucie Rie' by Tony Birks (Stenlake Publishing, revised edition, 1999), p. 115.Geoffrey Swindell writes: 'I was a 19 year old student touring Cornwall in 1964 when I found this milk jug in St Ives. Although I was a painting student, I had an interest in pottery because I had taken a part-time job in a handcraft pottery at Alton Towers. I bought the jug for £2.10 shillings. It was quite unlike any other pottery I had seen before. I was amazed at the innovative and unique approach to designing and making functional pottery. When I got back to my home and college of art in Stoke-on-Trent, I transferred my interest from the painting course to the pottery course and my lifelong obsession with making ceramics began. The jug has been a prized possession of mine ever since. At 80, like most old people, I feel the need to pass on the pleasure of owning this beautiful item to someone else.' Provenance: Geoffrey Swindell collection; purchased from The New Craftsman Gallery, St Ives, 1964. Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

† LUCIE RIE (1902-1995); a stoneware coffee pot covered in manganese glaze with sgraffito decoration, impressed LR mark, made circa 1957, height 18cm.For a similar example, see 'Lucie Rie' by Tony Birks (Stenlake Publishing, revised edition, 1999), p. 115.Geoffrey Swindell writes: 'I was a 19 year old student touring Cornwall in 1964 when I found this coffee pot in St Ives. Although I was a painting student, I had an interest in pottery because I had taken a part-time job in a handcraft pottery at Alton Towers. I bought the coffee pot for £5. It was quite unlike any other pottery I had seen before. I was amazed at the innovative and unique approach to designing and making functional pottery. When I got back to my home and college of art in Stoke-on-Trent, I transferred my interest from the painting course to the pottery course and my lifelong obsession with making ceramics began. The coffee pot has been a prized possession of mine ever since. At 80, like most old people, I feel the need to pass on the pleasure of owning this beautiful item to someone else.' Provenance: Geoffrey Swindell collection; purchased from The New Craftsman Gallery, St Ives, 1964. Condition Report: Appears good with no obvious signs of faults, damage or restoration.

Rare historical vinyl LP 'Oswald Self-Portrait in Red', released by INCA. This spoken-word album features an unedited radio broadcast of Lee Harvey Oswald discussing his political ideology, including a controversial interview defending his beliefs. The recording provides firsthand insight into Oswald's views, as captured in a public broadcast before the events of November 1963. The album includes analysis from figures such as Congressman Hale Boggs, Dr. Alton Ochsner, and Edward Scannell Butler. A significant piece of political and historical audio, this LP is a must-have for collectors of political memorabilia, rare interviews, and vintage spoken-word recordings.Artist: Lee Harvey OswaldIssued: 1964Dimensions: 12.5"L x 12.5"HCountry of Origin: United StatesCondition: Age related wear.

Lledo. Buses and vehicles (x5). 41000 1928 Karrier E6 Trolley Bus. 41001 1928 Karrier E6 Trolley Bus, WH Smith Group red van. Alton Towers blue van. Yellow car. Very good to excellent condition

ELEANOR HOPE-HENDERSON (BRITISH 1917-2006) ⊕ LADIES RESTING ON A BENCHsigned and dated Eleanor Henderson 1977 lower rightgouache on paper35 x 41cm; 13 3/4 x 16in54 x 60.5cm; 21 1/4 x 23 3/4in (framed)Property from a West London CollectionProvenanceAlton Gallery, Barnes (purchased by the present owners in the mid-1980s)offered for sale without reserve

PAUL LUCIEN MAZE (FRENCH 1887-1979) ⊕ END OF THE GARDEN WITH CATTLE BEYONDsigned Paul Maze lower leftoil on canvas22.5 x 32cm; 9 x 12 1/2in47 x 56.5cm; 18 1/2 x 22 1/2in (framed)Property from a West London CollectionProvenanceAlton Gallery, Barnes (purchased by the present owners in the mid-1980s)offered for sale without reserve

A collection of 20 Reggae records to include Alton Ellis, George Faith, Gregory Isaacs, Dennis Brown, and other examples

MONTGOMERY B. L.: (1887-1976) British Field Marshal of World War II. A.L.S., Montgomery of Alamein, two pages, 4to, Isington Mill, Alton, Hampshire, 27th April 1968, to [Major Michael Babington Charles] Hawkins. Montgomery states that he has received his correspondent´s letter regarding BLESMA (the Military Charity for Limbless Veterans) and their dinner in October, remarking ´I must tell you that for some years I have been adjusting myself mentally and physically to my age; one of my decisions was to give up going out at night and in 1968 this has become a definite rule; I have become an expert in saying "No", very nicely and explaining the reason. The result; I keep very well´, although continuing ´But I find it very difficult to refuse your request because many of your members in this area possibly were my comrades on the battlefields of Africa and Europe. However, I am faced with a dilemma. I leave London on Friday October 11 for Australia and New Zealand to attend Alamein Reunions in Melbourne, Sydney, Wellington and Auckland, and to meet once more the soldiers of the 9th Australian and 2nd N. Z. divisions who fought so well at Alamein.....If you should have your dinner in September, say 27 or 28th, I would make an exception to my rule and attend it´. Montgomery further writes in a light-hearted manner, ´On my return from Australia and New Zealand I will be worn out, since I know well what will happen once I arrive in those countries! I reckon it may well take 2 years off my life; but since I propose to remain on this planet until I am 100, I don´t mind moving on at 98 - and anyhow I reckon one becomes a bit of a nuisance once over 90! I shall need November to recover, But would attend your dinner if held in early December´. Montgomery concludes ´So now you see my dilemma, and the problem. Perhaps you will let me know your decision?´. An ink annotation at the foot of the second page, presumably in the hand of Hawkins, indicates that a reply was sent to Montgomery on 30th April with the suggestion of either 6th/7th or 13/14th December as suitable dates for the dinner. Some very light, extremely minor age wear, VG

REGGAE/ DUB - 12"/ LP COLLECTION. A collection of around 54 reggae 12", including a couple of LPs. Artists/ titles include Rico - Wareika Dub (M/ Sealed), Raging Fyah - Everlasting, Joe Higgs - Family, Love Divine Vol 1, Alton Ellis - Continuation, Singers & Players - Vacuum Pumping, Bandelero - Pinchers, The Dub Invaders - Trouble Like Dirt, Donna Marie - Marvellous, Devon Russel - Sing Roots Classics, Dub War - Mental EP, Jack Radics - Rough Life. Rappa Robert, Mafia & Fluxy, Barrington Levy, Sugar Minot, Anthony Redrose, Dreadzone, Super Cat, Bunny Lie Lie, Ijahman & Madge, Joe Gibbs, Champion Doug Veitch, Junior Marvin, Junior Tucker, BB Seaton, Nerious Joseph, Papa Levis, Matumbi, Little Axe, Garry Clail. Condition is generally VG+ to Ex+, odd one may drop to VG.

AR * Shephard (Rupert, 1909-1992). Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, 1987, watercolour and pencil on paper, signed and dated lower left, additionally dated lower right, with an Alton Gallery promotional pamphlet for an exhibition of works by Shephard (with this work used as the frontcover illustration) and the original purchase receipt from the same gallery dated February 1990, mount aperture 24 x 33.5 cm (9 1/2 x 13 1/4 ins), framed and glazed (43.5 x 52 cm)QTY: (1)NOTES:Exhibited: An Exhibition of Works by Richard Shephard and W. S. Taylor, The Alton Gallery, London, 16 February to 10 March 1990. Rupert Norman Shephard was an English painter and illustrator. He studied at the Slade School of Fine Art from 1926 to 1929. In 1929 he began to exhibit with the London Group, the Wertheim Gallery and the Coolings Gallery. During the Second World War he worked as an official war artist.

**Vintage Olde Alton Ware Tureen and Johnson Bros Pouring Jug**Presenting a charming selection of vintage ceramic tableware, showcasing the timeless elegance of blue and white designs.The first item is a Vintage Olde Alton Ware Tureen. This exquisite piece features a distinctive lid crowned with a floral handle. The tureen is adorned with an intricate blue and white pattern, depicting a picturesque building set within a detailed landscape. Notably, the lid shows signs of crazing, adding a touch of vintage character to this beautiful piece.The second item is a Johnson Bros Pouring Jug, crafted with a graceful handle for ease of use. This jug is decorated with a classic blue and white illustration, prominently featuring a British castle, accentuating its historical charm and adding a regal touch to any collection.These pieces offer a captivating glimpse into the artistry of vintage ceramic tableware, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts of antique ceramics.

Sterling silver necklace set with rock crystal by Swedish designer Alton Set with rock crystal (Ø approx. 14.81 mm). In good condition. Hallmarks: Alton, Sweden, 935 Sterling, national assay mark Sweden, silver assay mark. Inner size: approx. 13.4 x 12.4 cm. Weight: 46.1 grams.

Nonesuch Press.- Herodotus. The History..., translated by G. Rawlinson, wood-engraved illustrations by V. Le Campion, 9 maps at end, most double-page, original blue-stained vellum-backed cloth, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, spine faded, cloth a little marked, 1935 § Plutarch. The Lives of the Noble Grecians & Romanes, translated by Thomas North, 5 vol., plates, original buckram, paper labels, uncut, 1929-30 § Holy Bible (The), 5 vol. including Apocrypha, copper-engraved pictorial titles and head- & tail-pieces by Stephen Gooden, tissue guards, original decorated boards, gilt, uncut, some joints split and spine ends frayed, 1924-27 § Walton (Isaac) The Compleat Angler..., edited by Geoffrey Keynes, engraved portraits, hand-coloured illustrations of fish, 1929; Cervantes Saavedra (M. de) Don Quixote de la Mancha, 2 vol., hand-coloured plates by E.McKnight Kauffer, 1930, all limited editions, the last two original russet morocco, gilt, t.e.g., others uncut, spotted, faded spines, all a little rubbed, Nonesuch Press; and c.45 others from the press, v.s. (c.60)

TWO 'QUEEN OF HEARTS' FIGURES, ONE BY ROYAL BARWOOD, THE OTHER ALTON

A BOX AND LOOSE CIGARETTE CARDS AND OTHER EPHEMERA, to include cigarette cards loose in two albums, including International Air Liners, Railway Equipment, Life in a Liner, Aeroplanes (Civil), Motor Cars, Modern Naval Craft, Life in the Royal Navy and Evolution of the British Navy, a number of loose cards, an album of vintage studio cards including Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, John Wayne, Rock Hudson, Dickie Valentine and Lana Turner, some with facsimile signatures, a small autograph book, an Alton Towers souvenir coin set, etc (1 box + loose) (sd)

A GILDED WOODEN WHITBREAD PLC WALL PLAQUE44cm high x 38cm wide x 2.5cm deep; together with other beer ephemera, including a Tetley Walker Bitter wooden barrel terminal, 50cm diameter and a 'Courage Alton Pale Ale' framed advertising poster, 37.5cm high x 24.4cm wide (3)

A Royal Albert 'Lavender Rose' tea service, comprising six tea trios, cream jug and sugar bowl; together with other ceramic tea wares, including: a Gainsborough part tea service; an Alton Wellington China part tea service; and a set of six Royal Stuart floral decorated tea trios.

Book – architectural: Jewitt (Llewellyn, FSA) & Hall (S. C., FSA), The Stately Homes of England, London, Virtue, Spalding & Daldy, n. d. [1870], 8vo, xi + 399pp, 210 woodcut illus., also extra illus. pasted in to endpapers, describing 13 seats: Alton Towers, Cobham, Mount Edgecumbe, Cothele, Alnwick, Hardwick, Arundel, Penshurst, Waewick Castle, Haddon, Hatfield, Cassiobury [dem.] & Chatsworth, gilt edges, black and gilt embossed red bevelled boards, and to spine, (slight wear, spine faded) (1)

Georgian era scrapbook compiled by John Newman (d.1824) of Southampton Street, Bloomsbury, London (father of John Henry Newman, who became a Catholic cardinal and was later canonised as a saint by Pope Francis). Many newspaper clippings, including: humourous stories; comical events; details of funerals for Lord Nelson, George III, William Pitt, and Princess Charlotte; stories about the Covent Garden theatre protests by the O.P.s; stories of public hangings; names synonymous with the period mentioned such as Jonathan Wilkes, Hogarth, Rousseau, Samuel Foote, Prince Regent. Ephemera included: Menu c.1800 for Lamy Restauranteur au Salo des Arts; Major Peter Labilliere broadside; Christmas 1790 menu for John Weeks, owner of well-known coaching inn the Bush Tavern, Bristol, includes turtle (weight 47lb), bittern, reindeers tongues, stares (starlings) and Tenby oysters; playbill for famed conjurer and notorious quack Gustavus Katterfelto; two posters advertising Alton Races (Hampshire), which included donkey racing, catching a pig, a gingling match, and a cheese to be run for by men in sacks. Many hand-written clippings, including: comical observations, bon mots, epigrams, copied poems, lists of famous pugilists, copied passages of text, The Groves of Blarney lyrics and score. Measurements: 33 x 27cm. Around 187 sides of scrapbook filled, and some loosely inserted material. Condition: exterior with some bumping/rubbing at edges, some cracking along joints. internally solid, some browning/marking in places, ephemera condition varied but largely as it was when compiled. Highly evocative, encapsulates the Georgian era, carefully assembled for posterity by John Newman. 

Vintage 6 piece Royal Doulton Alton coffee set to include coffee pot, cups and saucers

Vintage Royal Doulton Alton 6 place dinner set to include two lidded tureens, dinner plates, gravy boat, meat tray etc

Vinyl - Reggae - Alton Ellis – Sunday Coming LP on Bamboo Records – BDLPS 214. Original UK 1971 1st pressing album. VG+ / EX+

Vinyl - Approx 300 Rock, Pop & Soul & Reggae 7" singles to include Wilson Pickett, Junior Byles, Howlin' Wolf, The Heptones, Ken Boothe, Desmond Dekker, Jimmy Cliff, John Holt, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Bandwagon, Bonzo Dog Band, Otis Redding, Prince Buster, Clint Eastwood, Aswad, De La Soul, The Marvelles, Rainbow, Bob Marley, Roy Alton, Salt N Peppa, The Pioneers and others including demos / promos. Condition varies

Royal Doulton 'Alton' pattern tea and dinner service 62 pieces

Postcards, a UK collection of approx. 79 cards with RPs of Callander Main St, St Ives harbour (2), sand models Weymouth, Floral Dance Helston (2), Gwennap Pit, Royal visit to open Royal Edward Dock Avonmouth (4), Hobbyhorse Minehead, charabanc, motorcycles (2), good social history (Cornish pasties, Cornish cream). Also 4 printed cards of Antarctic Expedition with S.S Scotia (cards in need of TLC), A.R Quinton (3), Wain (gd) 'Cheer Up! You can still post me for a halfpenny'. Sold with many printed street scenes, villages and scenic views mainly Hampshire and Cornwall, with Newlyn, St Ives, Helston, Alton, Lyndhurst, Fareham, Milton, Penzance, Aldershot (mixed condition)

* Montgomery (Bernard Law, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein). El Alamein to the River Sangro, 1st edition, 1946, colour map frontispiece and 16 mostly folding colour maps, occasional spotting and light marginal damp staining, author's ink autograph inscription to front endpaper 'Montgomery of Alamein, Field-Marshal, June 1946', bookplate of R. F. Mudie, original cloth gilt, rubbed, spine ends chipped, 8vo, together with an Autograph Letter Signed, 'Montgomery of Alamein', Isington Mill, Alton, Hampshire, 6 October 1962, to J. A. Raw, saying that he would be glad to see him some time, but not just yet as he is very heavily engaged, and suggesting one afternoon during the first week in January, blue ink on personal stationery, 1 page, 8vo, with the accompanying postmarked envelope addressed in Montgomery's handQTY: (2)

A limited edition Albany Fine China Co. model of a retriever mounted on wooden plinth, modelled by Neil Campbell. Together with an Alton bone china model of a gun dog with pheasant, a/f, and a Royal Osborne model of puppies.

Alton blue and white part tea set to include six cups and saucers, six side plates, milk jug and a cake serving plate

Royal Doulton Character Figurine 'Old Meg' HN2494 also Alton Bone China Brown Horse On Plinth (2)