The Dawn of Motoring Sale

Silverstone Auctions are delighted to present an entirely new auction to our sales calendar. The Dawn of Motoring Auction will take place at The Lygon Arms, Broadway, WR12 7DU on Friday 5th August and will feature select items of memorabilia and pre-war motor cars celebrating the earliest years of engineering development through to stunning Art Deco styling of the 1930s and 40s. Timed to coincide with the Vintage Sports-Car Club’s Prescott Hillclimb weekend, the largest gathering of Vintage and Post Vintage Thoroughbred cars in the world. Viewing of the lots is available on 5th August from 9am until the auction commences at 3pm. Clients should park at the North Cotswold Hunt supporters field, off the High Street (£5 parking charge applies). The auction will take place in the marquee in the Lygon gardens. Access to the gardens is via the hotel.

  • Auction Date: Friday 5th August | 3.00pm GMT
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The Dawn of Motoring Sale - Cars & Motorcycles - 4pm

View 34 Lots 901..934

The Dawn of Motoring Sale - Automobilia - 3pm

View 82 Lots 801..882

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  • Lot Number: 801

    Bus Stop Signs from the 1st Quarter of the 20th Century

    Enamelled with patination commensurate with age.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 802

    RAC Full Members Badge c1907

    Type 2 hollow-cast brass by Elkington & Co. Ltd.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 803

    Brass Motor Union Badge c1908-1910

    Brass Type 3 numbered 8070 in good condition.  

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 804

    Very Well Preserved Enamelled BARC Brooklands Badge

    Stamped to rear "1186" from the 1930s.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 805

    A Very Rare Enamelled "Order of the Road" Radiator Grille Mascot Car Badge

    Standing 8.5cm high and dating to 1928.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 806

    **Regretfully withdrawn** Brooklands BRDC Pre-War Member’s Car Badge c1930s

    Chromed brass and enamelled decoration with racing car & union flag imagery design by S.C.H.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 807

    A Fine Pair of Automobile Association Brass Badges

    Issued in 1906 and 1913 (stamped 67759).

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 808

    Brooklands BARC & Junior Car Club – a Duo of Members’ Car Badges c1930

    Mounted together on joint-bracket with central fixing tab.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 809

    Royal Automobile Club Civil Service Badge

    Circa 1930s mounted

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 810

    Royal Automobile Club Association Badge

    Numbered D9157. Enamelled, chromed and mounted.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 811

    Large Selection of Oil Dispensers

    11 early-20th Century oil cans in various materials.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 812

    Rolls-Royce Pressurised Oiler c1920s

    Nickel-plated canister with adjustable plunger and release-tap to base.                                                  

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 813

    Collection of Oil Cans, Dispensers and Funnels

    Assorted early 20th Century oil ephemera

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 814

    A Novelty Oil/Fuel Container Marked "Shell"

    Petrol pump in miniature with Shell Sign atop  

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 815

    Fordson Sales and Service Contemporary Enamel Sign

    Double sided, embossed and painted on substantial metal.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 816

    "Shell" Motor Spirit Enamel Sign

    Hand painted on substantial metal with some wear.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 817

    ''Gargoyle Mobiloil C'' Circular Enamel Sign

    Hand-painted on good quality metal.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 818

    "Texaco" Gasoline Filling Station Enamelled Sign

    Emulating signs found across the USA in the 1930s - 1950s  

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 819

    Substantial Period "Dad's Root Beer" Embossed Enamel Sign

    In a condition commensurate with its age.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 820

    ''Dunlop'' Stock Enamel Sign

    Double-sided quality reproduction.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 821

    ''Mobilgas'' Enamel Advertising Sign c1940s-1950s

    Shield-shaped small-format with distinctive red “Pegasus” flying horse motif.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 822

    ''Castrol'' Style Enamel Advertising Sign

    Quality homage to mid-20th Century advertising signs.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 823

    Alberto Ascari Painting

    Rendition of legendary Grand Prix Driver, Alberto Ascari, by International Artist Phillip Dutton-White

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 824

    Selection of Esso Oil Bottles and Period Correct Crate

    Ten bottles and crate stamped "Property of Esso Petroleum Co. Ltd".

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 825

    Rolls-Royce “Kneeling-Lady” Radiator Mascot c1930s

    Chrome-plated on original radiator cap suitable for Silver Wraith cars.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 826

    Rolls-Royce 20hp Radiator Town-Cap c1920s

    Originally nickel-plated brass.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 827

    Eagle Car Mascot – After Le Verrier c1930s

    Art-deco style, patinated spelter.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 828

    Aeroplane Car Mascot c1940s

    A rare aviation radiator embellishment representing a Miles “Master” monoplane fighter-trainer of WWII.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 829

    Early Tri-Ang Treadle Scooter c1950s

    Propulsion system with a similar movement to the treadle action of a sewing machine pedal.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 830

    A Pair Of Cav Model E Brass Electric Headlamps*

    Polished brass rims with gloss black bell-shaped bodies

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 831

    Marchal Pre-War Spare-Bulb Container c1930s

    Nickel-plated case, complete with original spares content.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 832

    A Fine Pair of Large Lucas Electric Car Headlights

    With a third headlight for spares.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 833

    A Rare Vintage Remax Ignition Service & Spares Kit

    In a branded case with metal lid containing a large quantity of original spares.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 834

    Two Vintage Dunlop Cord Road Tyres

    Part-worn and measuring 810 x 90 and 875 x 105.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 835

    1950s Brexton two-place Picnic Set

    1950s-style almost complete.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 836

    A Delightful Wicker Picnic Case by Coracle

    Having place settings for four and in complete and original condition.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 837

    A Superb Vintage Wicker Automotive Picnic Case

    By Coracle from the first half of the 20th Century and in remarkably good condition

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 838

    Early Vintage “French Horn” Pattern Brass Motor-Horn c1910

    Decorative external motor-embellishment in “snail-shell”.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 839

    Amplor Large Electric Motor Horn c1920s

    12-volt, nicely restored and ready for use.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 840

    Early Vintage Motor Horn “Does Give a Hoot”

    A rare early 12-volt electric motor horn by Clear Hooters Ltd c1920s.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 841

    Pair of Pre-war Chronometric Instruments c1930s

    5-inch diameter Speedometer & Tachometer with inset mechanical clock.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 842

    Hispano-Suiza Dashboard Clock c1920s by Jaeger Paris & Geneva

    Aluminium casing with screw-front bezel, 8-day black-faced with Roman numerals, side-winding and button adjust, single stud-fixing to back.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 843

    Rolls-Royce Watford Dashboard Clock c1920s

    Suitable for early cars including Rolls-Royce 20hp.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 844

    Selection of Four Well-Travelled Suitcases

    Luggage that could tell a tale from the first-half of the 20th Century.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 845

    Early Vintage Running Board Box c1920s

    Rectangular long-format with rubber-step mat and reeded-aluminium edging to hinged lid.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 846

    Early Vintage Running Board Box c1920s

    Bespoke cabinet-maker quality in mahogany.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 847

    Rolls-Royce Toolkit c1920s

    A selection of marked spanners and accessory tools suitable for Rolls-Royce 20hp and later types.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 848

    Two Original Photographs c1908 and c1920

    Depicting a fine open touring Brasier Motor Car and Mercedes Town Car

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 849

    Two Original Photographs by Argent Archer c1910

    Depicting a large open-drive Mercedes Limousine and Sentinel Steam lorry 

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 850

    Depictions of a De Dion-Bouton c1920 and Darracq Racing Car

    A study of a Convertible Coupe with chauffeur and photographic print of a Darracq racing car at speed 

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 851

    A Very Rare MG Grille-Head Watch

    New-old stock dating to the early 1980s.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 852

    An MG Themed Chronograph Gentleman's Wristwatch

    Cream ground face bearing MG logo with baton hands, subsidiary splits dials and date aperture.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 853

    A Rare Contemporary Riley Homage Dress Watch

    Smart polished steel watch head, cream face with Roman numerals

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 854

    Motoring Gloves For a Lady c1930s

    A very fine pair of Art-deco design period motoring themed gloves.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 855

    Hispano-Suiza Books & Literature etc 1904-1930s

    Sundry pre-war, and one later, publications of Aviation & Motoring History.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 856

    A Cased Set of Ordnance Survey Road Maps c1920s

    A fine set of forty half-inch to one mile scale touring road maps.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 857

    Motoring Books – A Group Of Coffee-Table Motoring Publications

    c1960s-1990s, including “Automobiles & Automobiling” (Dumont, Barker & Tubbs)

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 858

    A Gentleman’s Travelling Grooming Set, marked "Bentley", c1920s*

    In a Rexine travel case, well worn with older repairs.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 859

    A fine Pre-War Reflective Rear Warning Triangle

    Comprising nine red reflectors on a Melamine base.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 860

    Live Steam Single-Piston Vintage Car Model

    A fine scale model as manufactured by Mamod.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 861

    A 1:24 Scale Model 1929 Bentley 4.5-Litre Blower.

    Precision-built by Franklin with a good level of detail.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 862

    Bugatti Atlantic Type 57SC - Brass Sculpture by Phillip Dutton-White

    Hand-formed brass 1936 Bugatti Atlantic sculpture by International artist Phillip Dutton-White.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 863

    Panhard-Levassor Steering Wheel c1930

    A very rare and highly decorative Art-Deco steering wheel from this luxury French car-maker.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 864

    Bespoke Racing Steering Wheel c1950s

    A fine and possibly unique craftsman-made racing wheel.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 865

    A cast and Polished Contemporary Aluminium "Bentley" Wall Sign

    Complete with pre-drilled mounting holes.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 866

    A Rare Metal Wall Poster Featuring 4½-Litre Bentley Blower

    The iconic Le Mans British Hero presented in full front, back, side and top plan form  

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 867

    A "Rolls-Royce" Advertising Wall Mirror

    In the Verre Eglomise style.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 868

    Jaguar Drivers Club Car Badge c1950s-1960s

    A well-used example of this decorative members’ car badge numbered 6306 verso.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 869

    Automobile Club Antibes Juan Les Pins Dashboard Plaque c1930s

    Pre-War Rallye Participant’s plaque, Art-deco style relief design in silver-plated bronze with enamelled applied badge escutcheon.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 870

    Rally Plaques

    A group of modern retrospective events participant’s award badges & plaques.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 871

    Royal Navy Services Car Badges c1950s-1960s

    Two WWII Service badges.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 872

    Royal Automobile Club – Veteran Car Club London To Brighton Run

    A group of participants badges and award medals 1991-96, including 100th Anniversary commemorative medal.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 873

    1920s National Safety First Association Medal

    An early and highly rare hallmarked silver 'Freedom from Accidents Competition 5 Years Drivers Award' medal

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 874

    National Motorists Association Car Badge c1930s

    A scarce pre-war members’ badge emblem inscribed with slogan “Omnium Saluti”.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 875

    SS Car Club Car Badge C1930s

    A scarce original pre-war member’s car badge.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 876

    Civil Service Motoring Association Car Badge c1930s

    A scarce pre-war issue member’s car badge by Collins of London.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 877

    RAC Car Badge c1930s, Smokers Requisite and Belt Buckle

    Associate Members badge shows some age-wear and pickling together with a pre-war French smokers' requisite

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 878

    Vulcan & National Motor Vehicles c1920

    A group of charabancs and a Bedfordshire Bobby c1900

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 879

    Cottin et Cesgouttes c1918

    A fine enlarged original sepia-tone photograph

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 880

    Napier Motor Cars c1908 & 1913

    Depicting an open-drive Limousine with coachwork by Audinot et Cie of Neuilly sur Seine and sporting-tourer  

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 881

    A Pair of Vintage Oil and Fuel Dispensers

    Fast pouring pits fuel can and pump action oil can.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

    Lot Number: 882

    Period Petrol Station Enamelled Fuel Price Sign

    How much! One shilling and fourpence halfpenny. And that is for a gallon! Just over 14 gallons for a pound.

    + buyers premium of 20% plus VAT (24% incl VAT)

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