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A 19th century Downing Street sign was on show yesterday at Bonhams auction rooms, London.

It is estimated to be worth between 4,000 and 6,000, and will be sold as part of the auction house's Gentleman's Library Sale.

Other noteworthy lots include an original 1895 Hildebrand & Wolfmller motorcycle, on sale at the first of Bonhams’ two annual Stafford auctions.

Manufactured in Munich, Germany, the Hildebrand & Wolfmller was the first powered two-wheeler to enter series production, and the first vehicle to which the name ‘motorcycle’ was ever applied.

Presented in original, unrestored condition, this machine is estimated at 40,000 to 60,000.

The auction will be held on April 25.