1977 Laverda 750 SF3, 748cc. Registration number TTM 243R. Frame number LAV.750 SF2 *19454*, DGM.12565.OM. Engine number 750*19454*. Lightweights, scooters and mopeds formed the mainstay of Laverda production up to the late 1960s when the small Italian concern, hitherto little known outside its home country, astonished the motorcycling world by introducing a 650cc parallel twin. After fewer than 100 had been made, the engine was taken out to 750cc and a team of 650 and 750 Laverdas duly walked away with the 1968 Moto Giro d'Italia. The first 750 GT (touring) and 750 S (sports) models spawned the 750 SF late in 1970. 'SF' stood for Super Freni (super brakes) and marked a switch from Grimeca stoppers to Laverda's own superior drum brakes. The SF also benefited from Japanese Nippon Denso instruments. For 1972 the SF1 arrived with a different character, beefed up crank, bigger pumper carbs, new silencers, lower compression and slightly more power. The SF2 in 1974 came with a single 280mm Brembo disc front brake – twin discs were soon introduced for the front, but you’ll find bikes with either set-up. The dual saddle also became standard fitment. The last hurrah of the SF arrived in 1976. The SF3 sported 5-spoke cast alloy wheels, a duck-tail seat, a rear disc brake, and its gear and brake levers swapped sides. Over time, Laverda lightened the flywheels to improve acceleration so the engine’s characteristics do change from SF to SF3. The final incarnation was no faster, flat out, than the first. For its time, the 750 SF was bang up to date. Its oil-tight, twin-carb, electric start, five-speed ohc engine ticked every box at the start of the 1970s. That’s why the SF variants proved to be Laverda’s most successful model range, notching up over 18,000 sales. TTM 243T was first registered on the 15th June 1977, supplied by Morphy Motorcycles of Tring, to Andrew Scott of Chelmsford, (note the 1977 silver Jota in this auction has a registration number of TTM 240T). Richard Burgess of Marston bought it in September 1979, Mark Worth of Northampton in August 1987 and quickly to Ian Cave of Northampton in the October. In April 1988 it moved to Paul Goodwin of Cambridgeshire, followed by Robert Brittain of Peterborough in July 2009 and Neil Bell of Nottingham in February 2010. Our vendor bought it in August 2015. In 2020 he had the front forks rechromed and and new exhaust system was fitted. MOT history from 2009 at 41,793 miles and 2013 at 42,688miles backs up today mileage of 43,093 miles. Only being sold due to ill health, it comes with the V5C, DVLA ownership details and three receipts.

A 19th Century French alabaster and marble figural mantel clock, the white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals, the unsigned movement striking on a bell, the case with a naked lady lady by a stream, the lower section with a gilt frieze with winged cherubs, height 46 cm, pendulum.

1952 Peugeot Type 55GL, Project, 125cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number 917770. Engine number 917770. The first "Type 55" appeared in 1946, built on the basis of the pre-war P53 model, with an increased engine size from 100 to 125 cc. It had parallelogram forks, no rear suspension and a 3-speed hand-controlled gearbox. During the 10 year production run, the Type 55 evolved, 55 AL, C, T, TA, TC, TCL, GL, GLT, GTS, with or without sliding rear suspension, with parallelogram or telescopic forks, manual or foot selector gears, economy or luxury versions, in short, there is had something for all tastes and all budgets! There is no paperwork with this project.

An 18K gold three stone diamond Odeonesque cocktail ring, set with brilliant cut stones, approximately 0.15, 0.20, 0.15cts, colour estimate H/I, clarity estimate VS1/2, to high scroll shoulders, 9.4gm, Q 1/2.

1959 Ford Consul MkII, Lowline 1,703cc. Registration number WWF 566 (see text). Chassis number unknown, Engine number 204E 168987. In 1956, a new Consul appeared with the Ford code of 204E. The car was still the four-cylinder submodel of the Zephyr range, with which it shared the same basic body shell. Compared with the original, it had a longer wheelbase, larger 1703 cc, 59 bhp engine, and a complete restyle, borrowing cues from the 1956 models of America's Thunderbird and Fairlane. One thing not updated was the windscreen wipers, which were still vacuum-operated. The roof profile was lowered in 1959 on the Mark II 'lowline' version, which also had redesigned rear lights and much of the external bright work in stainless steel. Front disc brakes with vacuum servo appeared as an option in 1960 and were made standard in 1961. WWF was restored by our deceased vendor and has no been finished off, although stored outside the body work has survived very well. Spare trim comes with the car but buyers are requested to satisfy themselves over the completeness. It is recorded with DVLA but not taxed for road use. There is a copy of a V5 from 1984 in the deceased's name and no keys are with this vehicle.

1926 Dodge 116 Sedan, 3,500cc. Registration number BF 9273. Chassis number A 642744. Engine number B715429. The Dodge name has long been associated as a member of the Chrysler family; however, there was a time when Dodge was an entity of its own. John and Horace Dodge established their first machine shop in 1900 and their talents were quickly noticed by several pioneers of the early motor car. Ransom Eli Olds and Henry Ford both purchased engines, transmissions, and axles from the Dodge brothers and by 1913 the brothers realised that they were capable of building their own car. Plans were underway in 1913 and the first Dodge brothers' car left the factory in November of 1914. From the very start, Dodge gained a reputation as a sturdy car that offered superior reliability. Never one to make drastic changes, the Dodge Brothers only refined their design when the need arose. It was in this belief that the Dodge found its niche as a car that outlasted many other cars of the day. Within a mere two years of its introduction as a manufacturer, Dodge would rank fourth place in the industry in terms of volume. This older restoration was imported from the USA where it had been in long term ownership, it has matching engine and body numbers. Our vendor informs that the it has rear brake system only that work well, steering is good, gearbox has no issues and the electrics work. It is offered with Budd/Michelin steel disc wheels and five almost new Firestone tyres. The water pump leaks and needs the seal repacking (material included). When in California the alternator was rebuilt at a cost of $666 in 2009 and the carb rebuilt. Sold with the V5C, USA receipts for parts, a few related books and a small selection of spares.

Bassett-Lowke O Gauge 4-6-2 Locomotive and Tender LMS maroon Princess Coronation Class "Duchess of Montrose" No.6232, 3-rail electric.

Robert Mouseman Thompson (1876-1955), an oak circular fruit bowl, probably pre war, adzed exterior and interior, with carved mouse trademark to the exterior, diameter 24cm.

An 18ct gold, opal sapphire and diamond cluster ring, O, 4.9gm

George III 1796 pattern Calvary Officers' Sabre, with iron stirrup hilt with wire bound ribbed shagreen grip, engraved blade with Royal Arms, military trophies and scroll decoration, length 83 cm (scabbard not present)