A Collection of Automotive Memorabilia

It is with humble pride that we present an assembly of old tat rare and sought after automobilia belonging to the Rt. Hon. Edgar A. Jessop VC, MBE, DSO and (mainly) Bar^*. The items have been carefully selected^** from a collection spanning over 100 years of aviation and automotive history, and will be of great interest to collectors whose spouses are sufficiently understanding to allow this stuff in the house.

* with grateful acknowledgements to Edgar's creator, the sadly missed Ian Norris
** i.e. the rest was either in poor repair, of unknown function, actively dangerous or illegal. None of the above is mutually exclusive

1930s AA Enamel Sign

Enamel Signs

An original 1930,s AA enamel sign in original unrestored condition.These signs were taken down in 1939 due to the real fear of imminent invasion.

£485.00

 

1940s Castrol Oil Dispenser

Complete with oil jugs and bottles

A beautiful, working Castrol-branded oil dispenser as seen on petrol forecourts and in racing pits through the forties and fifties. This one was fully restored in 2003. Included are four original glass oil bottles and a full set of steel Castrol oil jugs. The latter are reproduction items, but authentic...

£700.00

 

1956 Original Rallye Monte Carlo Plate

Number 109, Renault 4 CV

This Monte Carlo Rally plate is in lovely original condition. It was driven to class second by the well-known Belgian driver Gilberte Thirion and her co-driver, Lise Renaud. Gilberte won the Tour of Corsica Rally that same year.

 

Vintage leather flying helmet

Probably 1930s/40s. In excellent, wearable condition

A really nice leather flying helmet that would also give great service as a vintage style driving helmet. We know this because it was recently to be seen behind the wheel of a rather splendid XK120. Splendid for keeping your ears warm! Lovely lustre to the leather and the sheepskin lining is clean and nicely worn-in

£150.00

 

Teardrop Pilot's Goggles

Probably German from WW2

This is an interesting piece. It's a pair of aircrew goggles, probably of WW2 German origin.It comes with its original metal case and a pair of spare lenses in a soft bag. There's very slight discolouration in the right-hand lens and one of the spare lenses has deformed, possibly because of exposure to direct sunlight.