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An 18ct gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring, the large Sri Lankan sapphire 14x10mm weighing approx. 8.1cts, surrounded by diamonds totalling 1.87cts, size N 1/2, gross weight 12.8g, purchased by the vendor in 2016 for £12,000 Provenance: private collection, Branksome, Poole
18th July 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A 9ct gold bangle set with a central blue topaz and diamonds, 12.4g
4th July 2024 from 10am
Bridport
1954 Austin-Healey 100/4 BN1 Registration Number: YVS 717 Chassis Number: 159271 Engine Number: B214614M Transmission: Manual with Overdrive Steering: Right Hand Drive MOT Test Expiry: Exempt Road Tax Exempt DVCA is very pleased to offer this 100/4 BN1 from 1954. An original right hand drive export model (to Larke Hoskins Limited of Sydney, Australia), the 100/4 successfully competed with Bernie Huynen ('Mr Healey' of Australia). Mr Huynen enjoyed the sporting car as he toured Australia, participating in race meets, rallies and competitions, and then took it to New Zealand in the early 1980s, which is where the current custodian, a Navy helicopter pilot, purchased the sporting car in 1991. The Healey was repatriated to the UK in 1993 and has remained in the same ownership ever since. It has been used for classic tours, and trips to the 24 Heures Le Mans and Classic Le Mans. The sporting car has been clearly well maintained during the current ownership, as evidenced in the numerous invoices dating back to 1993 contained within the history file. As well as regular maintenance, a part-floor / sill panel restoration and mechanical overhaul was carried out in 2012 to the cost of £3500 and the following year, £3600 was spent, again on mechanical work including a carburettor overhaul. In addition, the gearbox, overdrive, differential, propshaft, steering and braking system have also been overhauled. Further attention was paid to the carburettors in 2019. In the last couple of years, the vendor has had little time to enjoy the Healey and so has made the very reluctant decision to sell. It has been laid up for some time in dry garage storage but the vendor has carried out a recommissioning service before the auction sale. We understand that the fuel pump requires replacement and the brakes would benefit from dismantling and checking. In terms of its cosmetic condition, the red upholstery is original, the rear of the seats could be retrimmed and the carpets replaced. The hood and tonneau could be improved. The body and panel work and underside are all good. The paintwork is described as fair, with a few chips and some crazing on the bonnet, and is probably the subject of an older respray. Non standard accessories include a Kenlow fan, auxiliary lamps, a Maniflow exhaust, a lead free cylinder head (the original is supplied) and 1 inch carburettors. The 72 spoke wire wheels fitted are described as being in good order but the original 48 spoke set will be included in the sale. The brightwork as a whole may require some work, the rear bumper is included in the sale but not currently fitted. This history file contains many MOT test certificates dating from 1993, numerous invoices from the current ownership, documentation from the motor car's time in New Zealand, a reprint A-H parts list, several modern spare parts books, a reprint manual, a Haynes SU manual, DVLA correspondence, import information from 1993, a BMIHT dating certificate, three Australian registration documents from 1978, a photograph of the Healey competing, a Wellington registration document from 1982, a V5 document and the V5C registration certificate.
20th June 2024 from 12pm
Bridport
Chateau La Tour de By, Médoc 2017, Imperial (6L), OWC
7th June 2024 from 1pm
Bridport
A 9ct gold curb link bracelet with heart padlock, the links with floral chasing, gross weight 20.6g
6th June 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A Royal Doulton Art Deco figurine, 'Sunshine Girl', model no. HN1348, designed by Leslie Harradine, stamped to base 'Potted by Doulton, 13cmH
9th May 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A Rene Lalique opalescent glass 'Rampillon' vase, tapered form with lozenge nodes on a foliate ground, stencilled mark to base, 12cm high
18th April 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A Victorian mahogany framed circular mirror, with carved ribbon cresting, 38x41cm
5th April 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A two coloured gold brooch set with a central citrine surrounded by leaves and flowers (af), 3.7cmL, 7g
4th April 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A George III mahogany dropleaf table, on square tapered legs joined by H stretcher, the drop leaves supported by lopers, 122x68x72cmH
1st March 2024 from 10am
Bridport
An 18ct gold, turquoise and diamond chip five stone ring, size L, 3.6g
29th February 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A William IV mahogany sofa table, on a turned column and four swept legs with acanthus caps and brass casters, 93cm wide when closed, 147cm wide when open, 71cm deep, 69cm high
2nd February 2024 from 10am
Bridport
After Pierre-Jules Mene (French, 1810-1894), a patinated bronze sculpture of a wild boar, 35cm long, 22cm high
1st February 2024 from 10am
Bridport
A George III and later mahogany side table, with single frieze drawer, 84cm wide, 33.5cm deep, 71cm high
15th December 2023 from 10am
Bridport
An 18ct white gold diamond trilogy ring, the shoulders studded with diamonds, the three brilliant cut diamonds with a total carat weight of approx. 2.4cts, size P, 4.4g
14th December 2023 from 10am
Bridport
An impressive 18ct yellow gold ring set with a large navette shaped emerald, estimated 9.35 carats, three diamonds to each shoulder, totalling 0.5cts, clarity VS to SI, colour F to G, 9.8g
23rd November 2023 from 10am
Bridport
A 20th century oak refectory table in 18th century style, the top above frieze drawers to the short ends and supported on substation barrel legs united by stretchers, 222x110x75cmH
10th November 2023 from 10am
Bridport
A 9ct gold charm bracelet with fourteen 9ct gold charms including donkey, shamrock, swan etc, 28.6g
9th November 2023 from 10am
Bridport
A Mughal Indian katar push dagger, facetted grip bars, engraved guards, 29cmL
General Sale
6th October 2023 from 10am
Bridport
Wright Barker (1864-1941), Study of a Fox, signed and dated 'Wright Barker 1898, oil on canvas, 37x42cm
Sporting, Militaria & Clothing Sale
5th October 2023 from 10am
Bridport
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