LOT 72

Two boxed sets of BARC Brooklands Member's and Guests' enamel badges for 1931 and 1932, issued to Brooklands driver Richard Wells,

Sold for £537.60 inc. premium

Previous Lot

Next Lot

Lot 72

Two boxed sets of BARC Brooklands Member's and Guests' enamel badges for 1931 and 1932, issued to Brooklands driver Richard Wells,

The Winter Automobilia Online Auction|14 December 2023, 13:11 GMT|Guildford

Two boxed sets of BARC Brooklands Member's and Guests' enamel badges for 1931 and 1932, issued to Brooklands driver Richard Wells,

two boxed complete matching number sets of Member and two Guests badges, for 1931, in yellow and black enamel, numbered 1148, and for 1932, in light and dark blue enamel, numbered 738, complete with cords, pin fastenings and backing cards, and contained in original boxes with matching numbered labels to lid (some splits and wear to lid for 1931 set); offered together with nine period small monochrome photographs including one suggested by the vendor to possibly depict Wells in a #6 'Ladybird' Brooklands race car, two other possibly Wells family photographs, and other Brooklands circuit scenes including an image of Sir Henry "Tim" Birkin in the Supercharged 'Blower' Bentley, dated 21.4.30 to reverse.
(11)

Footnotes

Bill Boddy: The History of Brooklands Motor Course 1906-1940; makes a reference to a "Mr Wells" competing in the 1930 Devon Junior Long Handicap race, driving (C.) Reffitt's Bianchi. (see page 212)

Additional information

This auction is now finished. If you are interested in consigning in future auctions, please contact the specialist department. If you have queries about lots purchased in this auction, please contact client services.
Buyers' Obligations
ALL BIDDERS MUST AGREE THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BONHAMS' CONDITIONS OF SALE AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THEM, AND AGREE TO PAY THE BUYER'S PREMIUM AND ANY OTHER CHARGES MENTIONED IN THE NOTICE TO BIDDERS. THIS AFFECTS THE BIDDERS LEGAL RIGHTS.
If you have any questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest client services team.
From 28 June 2025, the import into the EU of non-EU property of a certain age (and in some categories above a certain value) is subject to additional requirements. Under the relevant EU Regulation, it is the Buyer's sole responsibility to assess whether any Lot meets the criteria for import into the EU. The refusal of any required Import License or Importer Statement, or any delay in obtaining such License or Statement shall not give rise to the rescission or cancelation of any Sale, nor allow any delay in making full payment for the Lot.
Buyers' Premium and Charges
For all Sales categories, buyer's premium excluding Cars, Motorbikes, Wine, Whisky and Coin & Medal sales, will be as follows:
Buyer's Premium Rates
28% on the first £40,000 of the hammer price;
27% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £40,000 up to and including £800,000;
21% of the hammer price of amounts in excess of £800,000 up to and including £4,500,000;
and 14.5% of the hammer price of any amounts in excess of £4,500,000.
A 3rd party bidding platform fee of 4% of the Hammer Price for Buyers using the following bidding platforms will be added to the invoices of successful Buyers for auctions starting on or after 6th July 2024 – Invaluable; Live Auctioneers; The Saleroom; Lot-tissimo.
VAT at the current rate of 20% will be added to the Buyer's Premium and charges excluding Artists Resale Right.
Payment Notices
For payment information please refer to the sale catalog.
Shipping Notices
For information and estimates on domestic and international shipping as well as export licences please contact Bonhams Shipping Department.