1

Shedplate 85A, Worcester until May 1973.

2

Small C/I plate McKenzie & Holland Signal Engineers Worcester.

3

Worksplate North British Locomotive Coy Hyde Park Works Glasgow number 24779 dated 1942. Circular brass, ex Ministry of Supply (War Department) 2-8-0 later class 8F Locomotive WD 562. Taken into LMS stock in 1943 and numbered 8275 becoming 48275 under BR. Initially allocated to Heaton Mersey and spending most of its life there, it did see a short period at Buxton.  Ex loco condition.

4

British Railways (M) Enamel Station Direction Sign CENTRAL STATION with right facing arrow, measuring 28" x 13". Ex Manchester area. Good colour and shine with only slight blemishes.

5

Railway Post Cards, to include 515 Postcards (a few LNWR officials ) covering mainly England , a few noted from America, France, Russia, Germany and Africa. Together with 2 albums of black and white photographs of English locos 18 large format and 45 small, early A4's noted.

6

British Railways enamel, Upper Quadrant Distant Signal complete with Spectacle. Ex Eastleigh West Junction line to Fareham. Excellent condition.

7

LNER steel 6' rule housed in a wooden box clearly stamped "LNER Whessoe Lane - Darlington". An unusual item not seen before. Whessoe Road is the site of the original Stockton & Darlington Works that transferred from Shildon to Whessoe Road in 1863 by which time the S&D had merged with the North Eastern Railway.

8

Great Northern Railway 3 aspect Handlamp complete with L&NER reservoir and BR burner. The reducing cone is stamped 'GNR A4/04' and also has the number around the side '16387'. The number stamped on the lamp side is 1511 indicating a marriage, no doubt carried out by the railway themselves at some time. A delightful lamp, tastefully restored.

9

British Railways Alloy Lion-Over-Wheel Emblem as carried in the early 1960's by BR 25Kv Bo-Bo Class, later Class 85 Electric Locomotives.

10

Shedplate 9M, Bury from September 1963 until April 1965. A scarce shedplate in ex loco condition.

11

Carriage Print 'Salisbury Cathedral' from a painting by Claude Buckle, Southern Region series A. In an original style glazed frame.

12

London & North Eastern Railway 9 x 5 brass numberplate number 8239, Darlington Works 1890. Ex J25 Locomotive Tender Plate in clean, ex loco condition.

13

Stainless steel Inter City Swallow as used on HST Power Cars. Excellent, ex loco condition.

14

British Railways Pocket Watch by Limit (No 2), Swiss Made. Face has the second hand in the lower half and bears the initials BR(W) and the number 03812. The rear case has had a spare fitted at some time, by the railway and is engraved GWR with the number 0.2231. The face bears no damage and the watch is in full working order.

15

WITHDRAWN

16

GER wooden chair with re-upholstered, blue rexine seat. Turned front legs and extremely well built. Company initials clearly engraved in chair back. Excellent condition.

17

GWR paperwork miscellany comprising a beautiful, linen bound, fold-out 'Map Of The Great Western Railway And Its Connections dated 1909; GWR official Pamphlet/Booklet 'Somerset'; official Booklet 'Brunel & After' dated 1925; official Booklet 'Somerset Ways'.

18

A South Eastern Railway official leather document case, nicely embossed S.E.R. Dec 20 1885, this was probably used to convey official documents for the opening of a station or line, in totally original condition complete with key for the lock. A stunningly rare item the likes of which have not been seen before.

19

London & North Eastern Carpet in blue and beige with the company initials either end. Measures approximately 68" x 30" and apart from a little fraying at one end, it is in very good condition.

20

Shedplate 72E, Barnstaple until September 1963. Ex loco condition.

21

GWR C/I Doorplate STORES. Flat border style measuring 18" x 3½" approximately. In original condition

22

Nameplate "RIVER OJE", from a Nigerian Railways 3' 6" gauge "River" Class 2-8-2 built by Vulcan Foundry in 1947. Has been polished but plenty of usage knocks evident.

23

LNER Cathedral Plates, a pair comprising Peterborough and Ely. First series, both in excellent, undamaged condition.

24

Diesel Flamecut cabside 25178, ex BR Type 2 Bo-Bo, later Class 25 locomotive D7528. Built by BR at Derby in February 1965 and allocated to Nottingham. Withdrawn April 1985 from Cricklewood and cut up at Vic Berry, Leicester. Measuring a manageable 27"x 8"

25

Worksplate, Beyer Peacock & Co Ltd , No 6682 ex GWR Pannier Tank 8702, built in 1931 her sheds included St Phillips Marsh, St Blazey, Newport Ebbw and lastly Hereford from where she was withdrawn in May 1964 and then cut up at Swindon in June 1964. The worksplate has been face restored but the back retains its original patina.

26

North Eastern Railway Tyers Mahogany cased block instrument, complete and in excellent condition.

27

NER 12 fusee Mahogany cased drop dial clock, the original dial lettered LNER 5125 and ghosted W.POTTS & SONS LEEDS. The fusee movement is in good clean working condition , the drop of the case has a nice Flame mahogany veneer and the clock is in excellent overall condition, Research show that it was located at York in the Chief civil engineers accounts office. A nice early example dating from the latter part of the 19th Century.

28

London Midland and Scottish Railways fully titled cast iron 'Notice As To Trespassing' Sign. Dated January 1925 containing title and  9 lines of text. Ex lineside condition and certainly uncommon.

29

GWR EPNS Tea Pot measuring 5½" tall and bearing the GWR Coat of Arms logo. Lovely condition.

30

Shedplate 6J, Holyhead until January 1967. Ex loco condition.

31

British Railways D type Wagon Plates, qty 12 consisting of B778386 12T 1959 Lot No 3228 Wolverton, B780394 12T 1958 Lot No 3109 Ashford, B486236 13T 1953 Lot No 2462 Derby, B922084 30T 1957 Lot No 3060 Met-Cammell, B592912 16 T 1958 Lot No 3042 Central Wagon, B579454 16T 1957 Lot No 2922 Pressed Steel , B259255 16T 1956 Lot No 2803 Teeside, B411932 21T 1950 Lot No 2164 Head-Wrightson, B945902 30T 1958 Lot No 3155 Met-Cammell, B336453 24½T 1962 Lot No 3426 Shildon, B338081 24½T 1965 Lot No 3525 Pressed Steel, B495024 13T 1952 Lot No 2409 Ashford.

32

LNWR C/I Signal Box Lever Plates qty 15 comprising: Up Main; Down Main; Up & Down Main; To Down Main, Slip & Siding; Slip; Reception Siding; Home; Through Crossing; Crossing (x3 the same); Dwarf Signal Up Main To Down Main; Dwarf Signal Sidings To Down Main; Dwarf Signal Siding To Up Main. Also a plastic Distant - Down Main.

33

Qty 3 Pocket Watches in need of attention. The first is an LNER enamel faced Limit, rear of case engraved L.N.E.R. 4342. The second hand is missing and the face has chips at 10 and 4 o'clock. The second is an LMS Swiss Recta with second hand. The rear of the case is engraved L.M.S 12606. The third is a BR(M) Swiss Phenix with second hand. Rear of case engraved BR(M) 21425. This one works for a while then stops.

34

Large cast model of LMS locomotive 6220 CORONATION on original wooden plinth. Believed to be one of just a few made for the LMS Directors to commemorate the visit of LMS Pacific 'Coronation' to America in 1939 (actually 6229 Duchess Of Hamilton in disguise) for the World Fair. An extremely rare item, whether any others survived is not known. Painted in original colours of maroon and straw.

35

Signed Plans dated 1845 of "Sections Of The Grand Union Railway from Nottingham to Kings Lynn with the several Branches Therefrom"

36

BR(E) Enamel Sign, F/F reads:- "All Vehicles To Ferry" with left facing arrow. Measures 48" x 24 and is in very good condition with deep colour and shine. Unusual and possibly unique

37

GWR Chad Valley Wooden Jigsaw A CORNISH FISHING VILLAGE, complete and with its original Black label box, both puzzle and box are in excellent condition.

38

Industrial Nameplate HOMEPRIDE. Ex Hawthorn Leslie  0-4-0ST with outside cylinders, works number 3589 built 1924. In use first at Paul Bros Homepride Flour Mills, Seacombe then  William Lee Haulage Contractors Seacombe. Comes with matching Worksplate R & W Hawthorn Leslie & Co Ltd number 3589 dated 1924

39

Southern Railway Shelf plate LYME REGIS black on white enamel measuring 3½" x 1¼". In excellent condition and a great rarity from this long closed Devon line.

40

Shedplate 82C, Swindon until May 1973. Ex loco condition.

41

British Railways Southern Region Signal box bell code notice from between BARNSTAPLE JcT and ILFRACOMBE. Lists all the Signal boxes, Motive power depots and crossing keepers boxes on the whole stretch of the line, dated 3rd March 1960, complete with original glazed frame, a superb reminder of this premier holiday line.

42

A pair of Mahogany LYR chairs, both of similar pattern with the LYR monogram carved into the back rail. Both are in good original condition and retain there original fabric fillings and gimp. A rare pattern of chair seldom seen.

43

Doorplate, BR(NE) GENTLEMEN, dark tangerine with black edge lettering, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 3½"  in virtually mint condition. Surprisingly rare.

44

Smokebox Numberplate 43798. Ex Deeley 0-6-0 3F Locomotive built Derby 1904 and originally numbered 268 then LMS number 3798. Withdrawn June 1958. Somewhat rusty from outside shed storage.

45

Totem, BR(M) BOURNVILLE, F/F. Ex Midland Railway station on the old Birmingham & Gloucester Railway line south of New Street. Site of the world famous Cadbury factory and of course the old Bournville MPD. Deep colour and shine with a couple of small, expertly repaired chips. An extremely scarce totem, photographic evidence suggesting only two on the station and this is the only 'known' one, GWRA having sold this some years ago for the first time.

46

Alloy Key Token TIVERTON to CADELEIGH. Ex GWR line from Exeter to Tiverton, long closed. Retains original blue paint which signifies B configuration.

47

British Railways Station Illuminated sign “Weston super-Mare”.

48

British Railways D type Wagon Plates, qty 12 consisting of B224666 16T 1955 Lot No2719 Chas Roberts, B722566 12T 1953 Lot No 2446 Derby, B310178 21T 1961 Lot No 3387 Shildon, B730029 20T 1949 Lot No 2048 Darlington , B887847 20T 1958 Lot No 3177 Gloucester , B741706 12T 1957 Lot No 2846 Wolverton , B273541 16T 1956 Lot No 2816 Teeside, DB978309 34T 1983 Lot No 4021 Shildon, B733292 22T 1961 Lot No 3332 Derby, B888895 22T 1958 Lot No 3176 Butterley, B873388 20T 1961 Lot No 3405 Met, B461418 13T 1951 Lot No 2488 Ashford.

49

Southern Railway framed and glazed notice re Special Instructions at WADEBRIDGE EAST BOX. A stunning item that lists all the regulations pertaining to this box as far as single line working between Wadebridge East and Wadebridge West, Electric Train tablet regulations between Wadebridge East , St. Kew Highway and Boscarne Junction and also every Shunting and Platform Bell Codes for Wadebridge. Measures 16" x 12½", dated December 1931, Waterloo Station. A wonderful reminder of the one of the most evocative names of the former LSWR North Cornish lines.

50

South Eastern Railway Police Truncheon measuring 17½" in length and bearing the large crown at the top, the initials 'S.E.R. horizontally across the centre and a pattern beneath. In absolutely superb condition with little sign of use.

51

Shedplate 75G, Eastbourne until June 1965. Not common. Ex loco condition.

52

Ex Swindon Works, Braime of Leeds,  large Firebox Inspection Flare Lamp with the handle stamped 'ENGR DEPT S'DON'.  Has a small brass makers plate on the side and comes in totally original condition. Undoubtedly from GWR days but unusually not stamped so.

53

LNER (GN) Pattern 3 aspect double pie crust top Guards handlamp, Bearing a brass fully titled LNER location plate with the Station name Ardsley. Complete and with original stamped LNER  fore and aft reservoir and LNER burner, restored to a high standard.

54

Carriage Print ' Saturday Market Place, Kings Lynn, Norfolk' from a painting by Leonard Squirrell, LNER series. In an original type glazed frame.

55

Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction C/I  Beware Of Trains / Trespass Sign,  very rare, flat, narrow border style. Face only restored.

56

Alloy Key Token BIDEFORD to TORRINGTON. Ex LSWR section on the Barnstaple to Torrington route in North Devon.

57

North Eastern Railway, Bracket clock with a going barrel movement which strikes on a Gong manufactured by Winterhalder and Hofmeier of Germany, supplied By Potts of Leeds . Oak  cased with intricate carving and a  silvered dial with black wax filled numerals. Stands 12" high and is 8" at widest, 6" deep. The rear door opens to reveal a label inscribed "W. Potts & Sons Watch & Clockmakers, Leeds" with various inscriptions including Mar 1921, Aug 1904. There is an additional, railway label showing it to be from the General Managers Office, Telecoms Centre, Room 11, Basement MHQ, York. Recently overhauled by 'Clock Tower, Morecambe' and guaranteed for 1 year from 21st September 2007. A lovely clock in extremely good condition. Note: Winterhalder and Hofmeier are possibly the most famous of the German Victorian clockmakers. The firm was started by Anton Winterhalder in Schwarzenbach, Germany in 1810, taking Anton Hofmeier into partnership in 1850, with the business finally closing on the death of Winterhalder's last son Linus in 1910. A large part of their output was made for Britain and the quality of movements and cases is always very high as seen in this example.

58

Worksplate, Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds, England, number DE 1075 dated 1959. Oval brass engraved, face cleaned. Ex Manchester Ship Canal 430hp 0-6-0DE named "ALNWICK CASTLE" at  a ceremony outside the Dock Office 18/3/59. Unusual as most plates simply have a single letter D prefix. Sold and could recently be found at Winfield Shoe Co. Ltd., Hazel Mill, Blackburn Road, Acre, Rossendale.

59

A small collection of 20 whole Edmondson Tickets. Noted, GC & NSRC, Barry Railway, Belle Steamers, British Empire Exhibition, D & AJR etc.

60

Shedplate 62C, Dunfermline until September 1969. Wonderful, ex loco condition.

61

BR(E) Enamel Sign, unflanged with British Railways Totem at the top, reads:- "Only Vehicles Over The Ferry Are Allowed On This Pier - No Vehicle Accepted Over 2 Tons Gross Weight". Measures 48" x 24".  Reasonable condition with some chipping/loss. Nevertheless, a very rare, probably unique sign indeed.

62

Poster, GWR 'Speed To The West', Q/R. Produced for the Great Western Railway to promote the company’s speedy services to the West of England. The poster shows a 'King' class locomotive on a holiday train for the West Country.  Artwork by Charles Mayo, who worked in the GWR publicity department. Some loss and a number of repairs to the rear, carried out recently with 'magic' tape which could be removed and the poster mounted to preserve. Despite the damage, this is one of the most evocative railway posters ever produced.

63

Poster, British Railways Q/R "Somerset, Travel By Train" by Jack Merriott, printed by Chromoworks London.

64

Poster, British Railways Q/R "Three New Ships For The Heysham Belfast Overnight Service" by Wilcox, printed by Jordison & Co Ltd.

65

Poster, "LNER D/R London Via Harwich" by Frank Mason. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd, London , Dunstable and Watford. A scarce poster only available at auction twice before.

66

Poster, LNER Q/R The Trossachs - Travel From Kings Cross by Austin Cooper (Canadian 1890 - 1964). Printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode Ltd., H.M. Printers London for the London & North Eastern Railway. A colourful scene in the unusual style of this artist. Has a clean, 8" tear on right side and a clean 1½" tear on left side. Would mount perfectly on linen.

67

Poster, LNER Q/R The Western Highlands - Travel From Kings Cross by Austin Cooper (Canadian 1890 - 1964). Printed by John Waddington Ltd., Leeds and London for the London & North Eastern Railway.  A colourful scene in the unusual style of this artist. Has a 6" clean tear on right side and a similar, repaired tear on left side. Would mount on linen perfectly.

68

Poster, LMS Q/R 'New Brighton & Wallasey - Served By The L.M.S." by Claude Buckle. Printed by S.C. Allen & Company Ltd., 20 Gerrard Street, London. A quite wonderful image of costumed bathers and holidaymakers on the beach with the lighthouse, yachts, boats and ships as a backdrop. Extremely good condition with only minor stains and defects.

69

Poster, Royal Albert Bridge Centenary 1859 - 1959, Q/R by Terence Cuneo. Classic image of Castle 5021 crossing the Tamar on the Cornish/Devon border. Published by British railways Western Region and printed by Waterlow. Some minor border loss, creasing and creasing tears.

70

Shedplate 24F, Fleetwood until September 1963. Ex loco condition.

71

LNWR iron Boundary Post, large version with rounded top. As removed from near Llandudno Junction.

72

Worksplate British Railways oval C/I  “Built 1957 Crewe”. Face restored only.

73

Cambrian Railways C/I Trespass Notice. Face restored only.

74

Great Eastern Railway original, enamel Signal Box Board CROMER BOX. Measures 37" x 6" and is somewhat faded but what a scarcity, little remains of this nature from the M&GN.

75

Nameplate ZANZIBAR, ex LMS Jubilee Class Locomotive numbered 5638, later 45638. Built Crewe in December 1934 and allocated at Longsight until 1960 when a move to Llandudno Junction took place. After a short stay on the N Wales coast route, a brief spell at Crewe and Warrington and then a return to Crewe until withdrawal in 1964 being cut up at the Works in April of that year. A wonderful Jubilee plate and a unique opportunity to own the only nameplate with the letter 'Z' appearing twice.

76

Worksplate Built Crewe 1935. Oval cast brass, ex Jubilee 5638, later 45638 ZANZIBAR. See Nameplate in previous lot for locomotive details.

77

Southern Railway brown salt glazed Teapot by Dunn Bennett & Co. Southern Railway garter crest on the side. Complete with lid and in excellent, virtually mint condition.

78

Tinplate signs, qty 2 comprising Railway Passengers Assurance Company Insure Your Luggage Here; Insurance Tickets covering any accidental injury on the journey. Both in fair condition.

79

Various Ships Plaques, qty 3 comprising Alert, Otus and MMS 1685. The last being cast in bronze and depicting none less than Mickey Mouse. All mounted on wooden backboards.

80

Shedplate 30B, Hertford East until November 1960. Face restored only.

81

Enamel Road / Private Railway sign complete with all the glass reflectors, STOP ON RED SIGNAL, an unusual sign in good condition measuring 25½" x 22½"

82

Pressed Steel road sign complete with all glass reflectors GATES NOT WORKING this rare sign was used on the road side of level crossings when not in use, in good overall condition and measurers 27"x 36"

83

Doorplate, BR(NE) STAFF ONLY, flangeless. Measures 18" x 3½" and is in excellent condition with good colour and shine and no chipping, just minimal signs of use.

84

Pullman EPNS Sauce Boats, a pair, one by Martin & Hall, the other Walker & Hall. One has folded lip and plain base, the other a plain lip with folded base.

85

Alloy Tablet BARNT GREEN - REDDITCH NORTH. Ex Midland Railway section on the now branch to Redditch, one time alternate route via Evesham to Ashchurch.

86

Alloy Key Token with brass end, CHESTER No 6 - GREEN LANE. Good, ex service condition.

87

GWR 'black leaf' china Coffee Cup bearing GWR Coat of Arms logo. Superb condition.

88

GNR or later LNER Signal Box Name Board HOUGHAM. Ex GNR East Coast Main Line location between Grantham and Newark. Wood with cast letters. Measures 61" 12" approximately in sound, original condition.

89

Totem, BR(W) BIRMINGHAM SNOW HILL, F/F. Ex GWR station in the heart of Birmingham on the route between Paddington and N. Wales

90

Shedplate 1B, Camden until January 1966. Face restored only.

91

South Eastern Railway wrought iron and cast iron Platform Seat Ends, qty 3. The two extremities have the 'SER' initials cast within and the centre support is blank. They are complete and just need the old bolts removing, new wooden slats and a paint job to bring to former glory.

92

A small collection of 20 whole Edmondson Tickets. Noted, Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Railway, R & SBRy, Weston Clevedon & Portishead Rly, SE & CR, LSWR, Met & GC Joint.

93

A small collection of 20 whole Edmondson Tickets. Noted, NBR all Cupar, NSR, MSWJR, MR, LNWR and GER

94

A collection of whole Edmondson Tickets to include 16 LNER, 26 SR, 20 GWR (mostly buffs), 29 LMS, plus a few odds and 60 halves, mostly grouping.

95

London & North Western Railway C/I Beware Of Trains Look Both Up And Down The Line Before You Cross. The back is original, face painted white, quite possibly by the railway.

96

GWR Brass Drum Clock similar to the normal Kays style one but this one is slightly deeper and was probably supplied by a different company. The number 5566 is stamped into the rear cover, it also has the normal winding square conversion. In reasonable condition but would benefit from a service.

97

GWR Copper Tea Urn plated GWR Carriage Dept Mess Room. Additionally stamped 'GWR' on the brass tap. Stands 14" high, 11" diameter with carrying handles both sides. Complete with stainless steel lid

98

GWR, large, 9" tall EPNS Coffee Pots bearing the GWR Roundel logo. Reputedly, and confirmed by the purchaser of the actual coach, these were used to serve coffee to HM The Queen Mother on the occasion of the last use of GWR Saloon number 9001 by a member of The Royal Family in March 1968. These large size coffee pots are certainly uncommon. The logos are well worn from extreme polishing fit for Royalty.

99

British Railways, Darlington cast, right facing  Fox as produced for the LNER D49 'Hunt' Class 4-6-0 locomotive nameplates. This one is absolutely original but was not carried, just held in stores at Darlington Works.

100

Totem, BR(W) BATH GREEN PARK, H/F. Ex Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway station, home of the S&D and arguably one of the top totems ever. A lovely example, probably the best of the few that has ever come to market. It retains the top mounting bracket and has excellent colour and shine with minimal defects from actual use. Not to be missed.

101

Shedplate 51D, Middlesbrough until June 1958. Face restored only. An uncommon shedplate.

102

Carriage Print 'Wymondham' from a painting by Leonard Squirrell, LNER series. In an original type, glazed frame.

103

Poster, LNWR D/R fully titled depicting a central map to the image with coloured Vingnettes around the outside. Has been mounted to hardboard then onto chipboard and is contained within a pine, unglazed frame. A rare poster that would benefit from being remounted.

104

London & North Western Railway C/I Rybudd Trespass Notice in Welsh, December 1883 measuring 26" x 19". Well rusty as a result of outside shed storage.

105

Smokebox Numberplate 45034. Ex LMS Class 5 4-6-0 Locomotive built by the Vulcan Foundry under works number 4579 in 1934. Allocations include Rugby, Crewe South, Monument Lane and Speke Junction. Survived almost until the end of steam being withdrawn in 1968. Superb, ex loco condition just as it was removed from the loco and taken into possession by the Speke Junction Shed Master. A small number of quality, b/w photographs accompany.

106

Alloy Key Token LLYNCLYS JUNCTION - BLODWELL JUNCTION. Ex Cambrian Railways section just outside Oswestry. This is an old, original engraving example, not a re-strike.

107

Industrial Nameplate PREMIER ex Manning Wardle 1463 of 1899 scrapped at a unknown date. The plate was then fitted to Peckett 0-4-0 OC Locomotive number 1079, built 18th December 1906. Used at Joseph Perrin and Son Haulage Contractors at Birkenhead Docks. Scrapped 1960.

108

Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway, Grimsby Docks Metropolitan Police Whistle complete with chain. A magnificent and very scarce item, beautifully engraved 'M.S.& L.Ry Grimsby Docks 7'. Also bears the makers name 'J. Hudson & Co 131 Barr Street, Birmingham. Research shows that only 20 policemen were employed by this company at Grimsby Docks and this is the only whistle of this nature to have survived. A unique opportunity for the whistle collector.

109

BR(NE) F/F Enamel sign 48" x 12" STATION MASTER with Black edged letters on dark Tangerine, in excellent condition with a few small chips, ex Bradford Exchange Station.

110

Shedplate A81, Old Oak Common, alloy construction. Unusual style, ex class 47 484. Face repainted, back cleaned but corrosion evident.

111

Enamel Advertising Sign for Gargoyle Mobiloil measuring 20" x 16".

112

Enamel Advertising Sign for Harris Brushes. Double sided with wall mounting flange,  measuring 16" x 15" and in excellent condition.

113

Enamel Advertising Sign for Swan & Health  Brand Shoes. Curved to fit a post and measuring 10" x 10", this sign must be unique because it directs one to Howcrofts, Fold Street, 1st Turning Left. (Wolverhampton?) Excellent condition.

114

Enamel Advertising Sign for Hancocks Bitter. Measures approximately 18" x 12" and is in excellent condition.

115

Enamel Advertising Sign for Eldridge Pope Ales. Measures 11" x 8" and is in excellent condition.

116

Enamel Advertising Sign for Websters Traditional Ales. Measures 11" x 10" and is in excellent condition.

117

Enamel Advertising Sign for Salters Scales, West Bromwich. A very early enamel measuring 18½" x 12" depicting the famous set of scales and 4 vignette style images of the same female head. A rare enamel despite some fading.

118

Enamel Advertising Sign for Singer Sewing Machines measuring 33½" x 24". Although in Greek, it is the familiar image in red, white and green of the lady sat at the treadle machine. Some restoration.

119

Enamel Advertising Sign for Yorkshire Bitter. Measures 11" x 10" and is in excellent condition.

120

Shedplate 75C, Norwood Junction until August 1966 and then Selhurst until May 1973. BR Triangle cast into reverse. Face restored, back clean ex loco.

121

Poster,  'The Central Highlands, Schiehallion (3547 feet) And Loch Rannoch'  British Railways D/R. A simple yet dramatic landscape view by Kenneth Steel. Printed by Jordison & Co. London & Middlesbrough and published by British Railways Scottish Region. Some staining, mostly in the margins and some minor crease tears, otherwise fine colour and complete.

122

Poster, British Railways D/R "Gloucestershire Travel By Train" an idyllic view of the Cotswolds by Muncaster, printed by Charles A Read Ltd.

123

Poster, British Railways D/R "Elgin Cathedral See Scotland By Train" by Jack Merriott, printed by Stafford & Co Ltd.

124

Poster, British Railways D/R "Selby Abbey See England By Rail" by Kenneth Steel, printed by Jordison & Co Ltd. Small corner loss top left hand side.

125

Poster, British Railways D/R "Ilkley Gateway To The Yorkshire Dales" anon, printed by Jordison & Co Ltd. Small tear at top and some creasing.

126

Poster, British Railways D/R "Edinburgh The Scott Monument" by Claude Buckle, printed by Stafford &Co Ltd.

127

Poster, British Railways D/R "Cheltenham Spa For The Cotswolds" (Illustrated Map) by Lee, printed by AAG Ltd. Small amount of loss at left hand corner and right hand edge.

128

French Railways double royal poster, PAYS BASQUE, Societe Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of the bridge, town and mountains.

129

French Railways double royal poster, PARIS, French Railways. A view of the Seine and Notre Dame

130

French Railways double royal poster, COTE DE L'ATLANTIQUE, Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of a harbour and Fort.

131

French Railways double royal poster, PUISANCE ECONOMIE, Electrification Des Valenciennes - Thionville, Societe Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Francais. A stunning image of one of the new electric locomotives used on this line.

132

French SNCF Poster, D/R "France - Vale de Loire" dated 1959. Edge pin-holes and slight creasing otherwise very good

133

French Railways double royal poster, PROVENCE, Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of the olive groves and mountains by Yves Brayer.

134

French Railways double royal poster, VAL DE LOIRE, Societe Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of the Valley and bridge.

135

Totem, BR(M) SELLY OAK, F/F.  Ex Midland Railway station on the old Birmingham & Gloucester Railway line south of New Street.

136

Doorplate, BR(W)  TICKET COLLECTORS, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 6"  in virtually mint condition. An extremely rare doorplate.

137

Midland Railway copper Platform Lamp case with original, glass Lamp Tablet BOLTON ABBEY. Situated between Ilkley and Skipton, Bolton Abbey closed on the 22nd March 1965. The lamp is in fairly good condition but requires some restoration.

138

LNER A4 brass three-tone chime Whistle carried by A4 Pacific 4-6-2 Locomotive LORD FARINGDON. Built at Doncaster Works No. 1877  in July 1938 and originally  named PEREGRINE.  Renamed LORD FARINGDON in March 1948.  Renumbered LNER 34 in November 1946 and became BR 60034 in March 1948.  A Kings Cross engine until October 1963 when it was transferred to St Margarets Edinburgh for a brief spell, ending up at Ferryhill, Aberdeen from where withdrawal took place in August 1966. Cut up by Hughes, Bolckow at Blyth.  Measures 13” x 5” and is mounted on a wooden plinth. A wonderful item in lovely condition.

139

British Railways Pocket Watch by Limit (No 2), Swiss Made. Face has the second hand in the lower half and bears the initials BR(W) and the number 03922. The rear case also engraved BR(W) and bears the same number. Small repair to enamel at 10 o'clock and between 4 and 5 o'clock, otherwise extremely good. In full working order.

140

Shedplate 1D, Devons Road (Bow) until September 1963 and then Marylebone until May 1973. Face restored long ago.

141

Pullman Car Company Limited EPNS Sugar Tongs manufactured by MH & Company and bearing the small, quite exquisite coat of arms on the outer shaft. Measures just 3½" in length and in extremely good condition with just slight offset shape.

142

London Brighton & South Coast Railway Horn Whistle complete with original chain. Deeply inscribed with company initials, it is a superb item in totally original, used condition.

143

Great Western Railway white Tail Lamp with company initials embossed on the chimney. Red bulls-eye front lens, it comes complete with original reservoir and GWR stamped burner. Has been tastefully restored with the initials picked out in black.

144

Smokebox Numberplate 92046. Ex Riddles 9F 2-10-0 locomotive built Crewe in February 1955 and allocated to Leicester. Withdrawn in October 1967 from Croes Newydd and cut up at Buttigiegs, Newport.

145

A Tyers No 6 Brass and steel single line Tablet OTTERHAM-CAMELFORD 11, from the ex LSWR Okehampton-Halwill-Padstow route which closed on the 3rd October 1966, hand engraved lettering, the face has not been stamped "Not In Use" as were most of this section and others from Devon & Cornwall (as was the Custom at Exeter Central S&T Dept) before being sold.

146

Great Central Railway EPNS Serving Spoon with full Coat of Arms and the wording 'Lutterworth'.

147

GWR 'black leaf' china Milk Jug bearing GWR Roundel logo. Superb condition.

148

BR(W) enamel Station Direction Sign ACOCKS GREEN STATION, F/F. Ex Birmingham suburban station on the main line from Snow Hill to Paddington. Right facing arrow measuring 28" x 13". Excellent condition, virtually mint.

149

Worksplate Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds, England, number D1257 dated 1962. Oval cast brass, ex loco with red background. Ex Manchester Ship Canal 204hp  0-6-0DM which was withdrawn in June 1983 and dismantled.  'D13' stenciled onto rear.

150

Nameplate SIR DURNORE, ex SR King Arthur Class 4-6-0 Locomotive. Built Eastleigh in October 1926 by the Southern Railway to Maunsell design and numbered 802, later 30802 by British Railways. Allocations include Ashford and Stewarts Lane. Withdrawn in July 1961. Sir Durnore was thought to be the alternative spelling of Sir Dornard who was son of King Pellinore, brother of Agglovale, Lamorak, Percival and Torre.

151

Shedplate 24C, Lostock Hall until September 1963. Somewhat rusty but significant traces of original paint remain.

152

Carriage Print 'Ely, Cambridgeshire'  from a painting by Jordan, LNER series. In an original type, glazed frame.

153

GWR Sleeping Cars Towel Bag. Fine linen measuring 12" x 8", this delightful item bears the following inscription: "The enclosed towel is issued for the convenience of the passenger, with the compliments of the Great Western railway Company. The company respectfully request that the passenger will kindly replace it in the bag provided and leave it on the rack of the compartment on completion of the journey". Excellent condition and of considerable scarcity.

154

GWR Platform bench with the early script type legs (x2) complete with original pitch pine wood, the ends have been cleaned and primed and the wood has been stripped. In excellent condition ready to repaint. Originates from the South Wales area.

155

Totem, BR(W) BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET, F/F. Ex GWR station a little south of Snow Hill, built to relieve the pressure endured by Snow Hill.

156

Alloy Key Token FENNY COMPTON to BURTON DASSETT. Ex East & West Railway, later the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway section in rural Warwickshire between Stratford and Towcester.

157

London & North Western Railway C/I Trespass Notice, 1st November 1888 measuring 18" x 18". Well rusty as a result of outside shed storage.

158

Worksplate English Electric Company Ltd London No.2690/D451 – 1959,  The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Locomotive Works England. Ex Class 40 D 234 “ACCRA”. The face is in very good, ex loco condition, the back has been painted Silver.

159

Railway Signal Company Miniature Staff BRENT EAST - BRENT WEST. This Staff is in  good, ex service condition.

160

Shedplate 53D, Bridlington until June 1958. Ex loco condition.

161

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring OTFORD. Ex SECR location in Kent. This lot and the next 4 lots present a unique opportunity to acquire one of these from every location along this particular stretch of line, from Otford to Maidstone.

162

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring BOROUGH GREEN.

163

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring MALLING.

164

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring BARMING.

165

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring MAIDSTONE.

166

Great Western Railway Signal Box Gate Wheel and supports, clearly marked ‘G.W.R.’. Originates from one of the Cotswold area Signal Boxes.

167

G.W.R. Tin Map of the system, in original Oak frame, in V.G. condition.

168

London & North Western Railway C/I Caution - Trespass Notice, December 1883 measuring 26" x 19". Well rusty as a result of outside shed storage.

169

GWR Mahogany cased 6½" Diameter Signal Box / Office Wall Clock, this type of clock is generically known as a "Pork Pie" however this is the much rarer French version that was supplied before the GWR bought the later type Smiths types. The French version has a much better quality movement and porcelain dial which is similar to the brass drum clocks supplied to the GWR, the clock is in restored and working condition.

170

Shedplate 64E, Polmont until June 1960. Face restored only.

171

Early Tin petrol can complete with original brass top painted red and stencilled B.R. Obviously earlier than this probably dating from around 1910 - 1920 an unusual item. Together with a Paraffin can with a long pouring spout, probably for filling lamps, filler cap marked GWR.

172

London & South Western Railway nickel Porter Badge numbered 8203. Original condition retaining both rear rings and clip

173

Peckett Loco Lamp complete with original reservoir and burner and retaining the red, slide-in colour changer. Top chimney bears the brass makers plate 'Peckett & Sons Ltd, Engineers, Bristol'. Front bullseye lens has a crack obtained in service. An uncommon lamp that has been repainted matt black with a white cowl interior.

174

BR(W) small enamel sign ' The Conditions upon which tickets, including season tickets, are issued, and the Conditions applicable to Passenger' luggage, etc., can be obtained free of charge on application to the Booking Clerk'. Measures 6" x 4" with cream lettering on a chocolate background. Just about mint condition with the slightest of marks around the boltholes.

175

Great Western Railway Brass Tenderplate number 1871 Swindon Works April 1912. Stamped beneath the date is 3500 Gallons. The Tender would have been fitted to many locomotives over the years but a sample include 4931 Hanbury Hall,  7819 Hinton Manor, 3239 and last loco in 1944 was 5369

176

GWR brass collared, Bladon 1938 Fogmans Handlamp converted, probably by the railway, to a 3 aspect lamp. Complete with original reservoir and a BR burner. Tastefully restored.

177

GWR C/I Propping Of Wagon Doors Sign. Original condition with chocolate and cream paintwork.

178

Shell Lubricating Oilcan, in excellent condition with vibrant colours of red on yellow. Stands 10" tall, circa 1920's.

179

Doorplate, BR(Sc) GOODS OFFICE, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 3½"  in virtually mint condition. A very rare doorplate.

180

Shedplate 72F, Wadebridge until September 1963. Face restored only. Very uncommon.

181

GWR EPNS Milk Jug measuring 3¾" tall and bearing the GWR Hotels Coat of arms logo, in excellent condition.

182

Enamel Advertising Sign for Royal Blue Coaches. Measures 30" x 20" and is in good condition with some areas of restoration

183

Enamel Bus Stop Sign, double sided white lettering on red worded 'Bus Stop, "Q" Other Side and opposite "Q" This Side'. Measures 12" x 9", company unknown.

184

Enamel Sign, believed to have been affixed to  an early tram or trolleybus, reads: Caution - To Ride or Hang On To The Back Of This Vehicle is Dangerous and Strictly Forbidden. Red lettering on white background, circular 12" diameter in excellent condition.

185

Totem, BR(S) PINHOE, F/F. Ex LSWR station just outside Exeter closed 7th March 1966. A lovely totem with only minor blemishes from use. Extremely rare, only once on the market long ago.

186

LMS Hotels china Egg Cups, qty 4 with Serving Dish. The Dish has a typically English thatched cottage with flower garden covering half of the surface, the rest being delicately coloured and finished with orange rim decoration. It has the tiniest of rim chips at 11 o'clock. Beneath is the makers name 'Royal Venton Ware - J.Steventon & Sons, Burslem' and 'LMS Hotels' inscribed. The central hole is fitted with an EPNS lifting handle. The Egg Cups have a floral design, 3 of the 4 Rose & Pansy, the 4th Fresia and Bluebells. No markings beneath but the rim finish indicates these are originals. One Egg Cup has a rim chip.

187

Smokebox numberplate 32346. Ex LBSCR K class 2-6-0 Locomotive, designed by L.B.Billington and one of the small class of only 17 locos built between 1913 and 1921. All of the class survived into BR ownership and were withdrawn pretty much simultaneously between November and December 1962. Allocated for most of its life at Three Bridges. An excellent chance to acquire a sought after class. It is in as removed condition, with the correct BR(S) triangle cast into the back.

188

LNER Brass Football, ex B17 Class 4-6-0 'Footballer' and believed to have been removed from 61652 DARLINGTON at the same named loco works when withdrawal took place in September 1959. Ex loco condition but face polished over the years. Most desirable as many nameplates lost their original Balls.

189

Worksplate The English Electric Company Ltd., London, Robert Stephenson & Hawthorns Ltd., Locomotive Works, England number 3069/8323 - 1962. Ex Type 3 Class 37 originally numbered D6777 introduced to traffic in October 1962 and allocated to Thornaby. Received Tops number 37 077 in February 1974 and was named BRITISH STEEL SKELTON on 30th September 1985 at BSC Lackenby. Name removed in July 1987 and unofficially named HURRICANE at Tinsley in October 1989. Currently in store with EWS. Retains chrome plating around the edge and rear, the latter being ex loco with the exception of the number being painted in white.

190

Shedplate 6G, Llandudno Junction until May 1973. Face restored only.

191

O Gauge scratch built Carriages, qty 15 comprising:- Pullman Carriages, qty 3, Mona, Brenda and Car No 34 First Class, all nicely detailed with interior fittings and sprung buffers; qty 3 LMS; qty 5 of which 3 are GWR and 2 SR, some needing attention; qty 4 LNER Gresley, teak examples.

192

O Gauge scratch built 0-6-0 LMS Jinty number 7359.

193

O Gauge scratch built Southern Railway 0-4-0 Dock Tank number 93.

194

O Gauge scratch built GWR Duke Of Connaught 4-2-2 Single locomotive. Complete with Tender.

195

O Gauge scratch built A4 Pacific 4-6-2 locomotive number 2512 Silver Fox. Complete with Tender.

196

O Gauge scratch built GWR 0-4-2T number 5815.

197

O Gauge scratch built 4-4-2 LSWR Adams Radial Tank number 520 in Southern Railway livery.

198

LMS Hotels Glass Cake Stand standing 6” tall. Measures 11½” diameter at the top and 6” diameter at the base.  Acid etched on the top ‘LMS Hotels’. This rare item of glassware is in excellent condition throughout.

199

London & North Western Railway 8" Oak Cased Fusee Clock by Joyce Whitchurch. Company initials across centre of dial, the clock has the original enamel plate on the right hand side numbered 5320. The case has been merely cleaned and waxed since acquisition. Ex Llandudno Junction Signal Box. In full working order.

200

Locomotive Alloy Headboard THE CAMBRIAN COAST EXPRESS. The train was inaugurated in 1927 running Fridays and Saturdays from Paddington to Aberystwyth and through coaches to Pwllheli. Journey time was total of 5 hours 35 minutes for the 235 miles from London. In the reverse direction, the train left Aberystwyth at 10:00 am. The train became the 2:00 pm (hourly service) departure from Birmingham to arrive at Paddington at 4:00 pm. Thus the up journey, which took 6 hours, was 25 minutes slower than the down journey This excellent headboard is in pretty much ex loco condition, still retaining some soot around some of the corners, plenty of evidence that this was carried for a long while, the back has the names of other headboards of the same pattern cast into it. An opportunity to acquire a evocative headboard that has not been on the market for over a decade.

201

Shedplate 71I, Southampton Docks until September 1963. Face restored only.

202

Alloy Key Token BURTON DASSETT to KINETON. Ex East & West Railway, later the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway section in rural Warwickshire between Stratford and Towcester.

203

Great Western Railway C/I Bridge Restriction Diamond, complete with all Tonnage plate and in very good, unrestored condition.

204

Glasgow Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint Railway brass Button Whistle. A very early example with the twin thistle button either side showing 'Joint Railways' around the periphery. Retains original pea and is fully working. Extremely rare.

205

A 12-inch Mahogany cased, iron dial fusee clock manufactured for the Eastern Region of British Railways circa 1948. the white enamel dial displays B.R.(E) 14094. The L.N.E.R. record cards show that this clock was located at Doncaster Yard Master and was sold through Collectors Corner on 10/10/1983. In good original working condition.

206

Poster, British Railways D/R 'The Bonnie, Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond' by Nicholson. Depicts a relief map of the area from Ardlui in the north to Balloch Pier in the south. Published by British Railways Scottish Region and printed by McCorquodale, Glasgow. Rolled with minor creases and tears

207

Poster, British Railways D/R 'Norfolk Broads', Holidays Afloat', anon artwork Shows a view of a boat on the Broads through the porthole of another boat and below that, a fish and a pair of sunglasses. Circa 1957, published by British Railways Eastern Region and printed by Waterlow & Sons. Rolled with some creasing and minor defects.

208

Poster, British Railways D/R 'Aberystwyth' by Harry Riley. Beach scene and promenade. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by Charles & Reid Ltd. Some edge fraying in margins and some minor creasing but rolled. Very slight paint mark near the letter 'H'.

209

Poster, British Railways D/R 'Plymouth' by Harry Riley. View of the Lido on the Hoe with children, sailors and their girlfriends, palm trees and the pool. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by N Lloyd & Co. Rolled with minor edge fraying and tears. Overall very good.

210

Shedplate 82F, Weymouth until February 1958 and then Bath (S&D) until March 1966. Face restored only.

211

Southern & London Midland & Scottish Railway Company (Somerset & Dorset) Letterpress Cloak Room Charges & Conditions Poster, Bath 1930, printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Excellent condition with the exception of a few brown stains here and there.

212

British Railways Southern D/R Poster 'Motorail' from 1968 together with a similar Poster 'Diary Of Events' May 1969 and another similar 'Southern Rover Tickets' 1968. Also, British Railways card signs, qty 2 comprising 'Explore North Wales' and 'Holiday Highways / Irish Seaways. Additionally Travel Card Posters, qty 5 comprising: New Trains; Season Tickets; Liverpool Bus Services; Intercity; 'Showboat' Mini Holidays.

213

Poster, BR D/R size 'Registered Seats - Cornish Riviera Express and Torbay Express, 1956. Published by British Railways Western Region and printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. Excellent condition throughout.

214

Poster, Bournemouth For Winter Warmth - Express Trains From Waterloo - Through Trains From Midlands & North', British Railways D/R. Striking image of large, pink rhododendron with bay and pier as a backdrop. Printed by Jordison & Co. London & Middlesbrough and published by British Railways Southern Region. Some edge staining and a fist sized area of loss middle left side. Additionally, an ex Q/R Poster 'Every Week, British Railways Modernisation Plan Goes Further Ahead' depicting the Cuneo execution of the Warship and 9F side by side at Swindon Works. Sadly, the left side has been cut back.

215

Poster, British Railways D/R 'Isle Of Wight' artwork by Baylis & Adam. Shows central map of the island with railways clearly annotated and several arty scenes around the periphery. Published by British Railways Southern Region and printed by Leonard Ripley & Co. Some minor tears and defects.

216

GWR Brass Hand engraved Shelf plate 4¾" x 1½"  FROM CAMBORNE, in good condition.

217

Southern Railway Enamel Target Sign BROADSTONE, in excellent condition with good colour and shine and a few small areas of excellent restoration, displays well. Broadstone was a former LSWR  & S&DJR station in Dorset and was officially the last station on the S&D line. The station closed in 1966.

218

BR(W) Wooden Platform Finger Board WORCESTER - BIRMINGHAM - BURTON - DERBY -SHEFFIELD. Double sided and in excellent condition. Either ex Cheltenham Spa or Gloucester Eastgate.

219

Railway Signal Company Staff BROOM Nth - ALCESTER Stn. This Staff is in good, ex service condition.

220

Shedplate 8B, Warrington (Dallam) until October 1967. Face restored only.

221

Doorplate, BR(Sc) PARCELS, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 3½"  in virtually mint condition. An uncommon doorplate.

222

British Railways Southern Region Signal box bell code notice from between BARNSTAPLE JN and TORRINGTON. Lists the intermediate stations of Fremington, Instow and Bideford and is dated 15th June 1960, complete with original glazed frame, a nice item from this well loved, closed line.

223

Great Western Railway Hotels bronze/gunmetal, art deco style lamp standard. A substantial item with a 5½" square base rising to a stepped pedestal and a magnificent, Corinthium Column rising a further 11". The top retains the original seals and screw and even a small piece of original glass trapped between the screw and lower seal. The base is clearly engraved 'Great Western Railway Hotels'. Quite wonderful and certainly not seen before.

224

Totem THIRSK, BR(NE) H/F. Ex NER Junction Station in Yorkshire on the line between York and Northallerton. In good displayable condition with some expert restoration around the edges

225

Nameplate THE TYNEDALE with original, right facing, smooth fur Fox being the right side nameplate. Ex LNER D49 Hunt Class Locomotive, last of the class, built at Darlington in February 1935 and numbered 377. Re-numbered 2775 in November 1946 and then to 62775 by BR in September 1948. Withdrawn in December 1958. Although it carries the smooth fur Fox, inspection shows no reverse stampings  indicating either it was missed or, it may be an early replacement Note: The Tynedale Hunt was formed in 1839 at Corbridge in Northumberland, and operated in an area ranging roughly from the Tyne to the Wansbeck and from Hexham to Ponteland.

226

O Gauge scratch built D49 Hunt Class 4-6-0 locomotive number 377 'The Tynedale'. Would compliment the Nameplate in this auction.

227

BR(M) Enamel Sign, F/F with British Railways Totem at the top reads:- " Corby Goods Office". Measures 48" x 24" and is in excellent condition with deep colour and shine and only some minor chipping.

228

GWR Menu from the Torbay Express dated December 18th 1930. Typical, triple fold, six pages with the addition of the festive, holly border and having the  4/- Luncheon Menu on the cover. Also the list of hotels and the conductors name  "F. Wray". Inside is the system Map  with distances from Paddington to places of interest. Back covers advertise the Fishguard Bay Hotel with image and a page of special events for 'your Christmas Holiday' and also the Wine List. Some staining but a lovely item from 'Torquay Car (1)'

229

Southern Railway small enamel sign ' The Conditions upon which tickets, including season tickets, are issued, and the Conditions applicable to Passengers' luggage, etc., can be obtained free of charge on application to the Booking Clerk'. Measures 9" x 6" and is virtually mint with the exception of a small area of loss around the bottom left bolthole. Originated from Horsebridge Station.

230

Shedplate 85E, Gloucester Barnwood until January 1961. Face restored only.

231

London & North Eastern Railway General Purpose Handlamp stamped LNE D2 on the handle and similarly on the original reservoir. Fitted with /E & NER burner, it has been tastefully restored.

232

Doorplate, BR(S) WAITING AND LADIES ROOM, F/F dark green variety. Measures 18" x 6". Rarer version with Southern Railway style lettering. Very good condition with one face chip.

233

GWR Brass Machine engraved Shelf plate 4¾" x 1½" TO BRYNMENYN JUNCTION MAIN LINE, in good condition.

234

Midland Railway  Signal Box wall mounted lamp, the cast iron wall mounting bracket retains its original MR Co plate and the brass reservoir is stamped MR Co Gas.

235

Worksplate Beyer Peacock (Hymek) Ltd., serial no 8001. Ex BR diesel hydraulic loco no D7097 built December 1963 and allocated new to Newport. Withdrawn from Bristol Bath Road in December 1972, a mere 9 years after introduction. Cut up March 1975 at Swindon.

236

Railway Signal Company Miniature Staff LEEKBROOK Junc - CALDON. Good, ex service condition.

237

Great Eastern Railway C/I Fire Fender, clearly embossed “G.E.R.”. This Fire Fender was recovered from one of the Waiting Rooms at Ipswich Station and sold through Collectors Corner some years ago

238

Southern Railway Target sign TEMPLECOMBE. Ex LSWR, junction for the S&D station, this particular Target being recovered from the S& D Low Level platform. Requiring some restoration as it was used to patch up a hole on a nearby barn.

239

BR(S) Bulleid locomotive cab sign 5½" x 9" black on white enamel. Reads:- BRITISH RAILWAYS SOUTHERN REGION special notice - this engine is fitted with an overheating detector a strong smell like garlic means a hot inside big end. Action 1/ Keep regulator cracked. 2/ Use brake to stop train. 3/ Examine inside big end. 4/ If advisable to proceed do not exceed 15mph. The sign is in very good condition. Certainly a long time since we have seen one of these for sale.

240

Shedplate 32A, Norwich until May 1973. Face restored only.

241

Southern Railway wooden platform fingerboard painted white on green, both sides read  CANNON STREET Via LEWISHAM, in excellent overall condition.

242

British Railways Double Arrow, alloy cab plate, reputedly ex class 08 562 named The Doncaster Postman. Original condition.

243

Southern Railway Capbadges, a pair of oval brass originals, one pristine and one well polished and worn.

244

Great Central Railway EPNS Serving Spoon with full Coat of Arms and the wording 'Gt Central Railway Dining Cars'.

245

Totem, PLUCKLEY BR(S), F/F with original bracket. Ex SECR station between Tonbridge and Ashford. Light green with white border variety, in extremely good condition throughout.

246

Southern Railway Centre St. Johns Ambulance Association 2nd Class First Aid Certificate awarded to Henry John Cordis for his actions in applying 1st aid to a victim who was run over by a train at Guildford, April 13th 1930. In an original, glazed frame

247

GWR Signal Box brass Shelf Plate CRINDAU SIDINGS, hand engraved. Located pretty much in the heart of Newport.

248

London & North Western Railway historical, World War I, handwritten letter from G.H. Claughton, Chairman of the LNWR to G. Hughes, ex LYR Engineer, then destined to become Chief Mechanical Engineer of the LNWR. The letter, dated Oct 9th 1919, expresses the feeling and gratitude of Claughton through the then Strike and aftermath of the War. A quite moving letter written and signed by this famous Railwayman. Loose mounted under polythene to protect whilst displayed today.

249

Worksplate, Nasmyth Wilson Manchester number 199 dated 1878. Brass oval measuring 12¼" x 8". One of two standard gauge  0-6-0T locos with 13" x 18" outside cylinders sold to Captain Osbourne on behalf of the Mount Kiera Colliery in New South Wales, Australia. It arrived at Woollagong Harbour on 13th February 1879 where it was assembled and then drawn by horses to the colliery. It was originally named 'KEMBLA' but when an opposition colliery opened at Mount Kembla, it was decide to rename it to 'KIERA 2'. It had a very long, 75 years hauling coal from the colliery to the main line before being scrapped and cut up in January 1955.

250

GWR C/I Signal Box Board HEATHFIELD SIGNAL BOX. Ex GWR station between Exeter and Newton Abbot. Excellent, as removed condition.

251

Smokebox Numberplate 45247. Ex LMS Class 5 4-6-0 Locomotive built by Armstrong Whitworth under works number 1302 in 1936. Allocations include Chester, Mold Junction and Bangor. Withdrawn in 1967. Superb, ex loco condition.

252

Carriage Print 'Blythburg nr Halesworth'  from a painting by Scott, LNER series. In an original, glazed frame. Note, this is the much rarer view of this location.

253

BR(NE) Enamel Sign, F/F reads:- British Railways Hull Central Goods Depot - Entrance For Vehicles Not Exceeding 12ft High" Measures 60" x 24" and is in extremely good condition with deep colour and shine and minimal chipping.

254

Doorplate, BR(Sc) POLICE, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 3½"  in very good condition with one small repair at the bottom.

255

Totem BR(W) OLDBURY & LANGLEY GREEN F/F. Ex GWR station between Stourbridge Junction and Smethwick Junction. A rare totem, which has not appeared at auction for 12 years, in excellent condition with good colour and shine.

256

Alloy Key Token FREMINGTON to INSTOW. Ex LSWR section on the Barnstaple to Torrington route in North Devon.

257

Enamel Advertising Sign for Chocolat Menier (French) measuring 16" x 10". This is a very desirable 1960's enamel depicting a little girl chalking on the wall 'Eviter Les Contrefactions'.

258

Metropolitan Rly. double sided enamel Train Destination Plate BAKER ST / NEASDEN white on black enamel. Some edge chipping and a crease repair but in generally good condition and a very scarce example.

259

GWR / BR-W Wooden carriage board 32" x 3"  SWINDON / GLOUCESTER , Cream paint on a maroon background in nice original condition complete with both metal ends.

260

Shedplate 74E, St Leonards until June 1958. Face restored only. Extremely rare.

261

Cabside Numberplate 1601, ex GWR design BR  0-6-0PT built Swindon in October 1949 and allocated to  Duffryn Yard. Latterly at Neyland and finally Whitland where withdrawal took place in August 1960 after a mere 11 years in service.

262

Lancashire And Yorkshire Railway C/I Notice Sign ”Jigger’s And Friction Cranes” etc. face restored only. A Scarce Sign

263

GWR Brass Drum Clock by Kays, Paris. The white porcelain dial is in excellent condition with no visible repairs or damage and has G.W.R. Kay & Co Paris set in enamel. The brass case, back and movement all have the same number, 4842 stamped within. The clock is in good working, original condition, complete with key.

264

Southern Railway Enamel Target Sign SOUTHAMPTON CENTRAL, in excellent condition with good colour and shine and a few small areas of excellent restoration, displays well. Southampton Central was a former LSWR station in Hampshire.

265

Smokebox Numberplate 60142. Ex British Railways built 4-6-2 A1 Class Pacific named EDWARD FLETCHER. Built in February 1949 at Doncaster under works number 2061. Named in October 1950 running for just over a year in BR blue livery. Withdrawn in June 1965. The plate has the typical casting marks in the totally ex loco rear. A quantity of good quality photographs accompany.

266

Lancashire & Yorkshire and London & North Western Joint Railways EPNS Wine Cooler manufactured by Gibson & Co Ltd., Belfast. A quite superb item standing 4½" tall with a saucer-like base 5¾" diameter and a cylindrical holder 4¼" diameter. The joint companies' initials are engraved within the shipping garter on the side. Excellent, undamaged condition apart from some of the plating has lifted inside where, no doubt, many bottles of fine wine once sat.

267

Shedplate 84A, Laira from September 1963 until May 1973. Two hole, alloy example with traces of maroon paint around the edge.

268

LMS Fire Notice relating to a company Hostel. Measures 14½" x 12" in a red pine, glazed frame. Together with an LMS 'Shunt With Care' sign in a glazed frame measuring 12" x 9".

269

British Railways (M) enamel Station Direction Sign BOURNVILLE, F/F.   Ex Midland Railway station on the old Birmingham & Gloucester Railway line south of New Street. Site of the world famous Cadbury factory and of course the old Bournville MPD. Deep colour and shine with no face chips or repairs at all.

270

Shedplate 84H, Wellington until September 1963. Face restored only.

271

Southern Railway Eastleigh (LSWR Pattern) 4 aspect Handlamp complete with SR reservoir and SR burner, Large style with single pie-crust top. Both the side and reducing cone are stamped 'S[E]R. Tastefully restored, a fine looking lamp indeed.

272

Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway C/I Firebuckets Notice.  Reputedly purchased from BR at Evercreech Junction on the final day of operations and is exactly as it came off the wall.

273

LSWR Enamel Armband number 3359 complete with leather strap. Shows' L.S.W.R. The Holder Of This Badge Is Authorized To Be On The Railway 3359'. Excellent condition throughout and certainly one of the best examples.

274

British Railways LUCAS Firing Shovel. Measures 46½" in length and appears to be in extremely good condition.

275

Brass Single Line Tablet GLENFINNAN to ARISAIG number 25. A stunning item from a stunning location between Fort William and Mallaig. Scene of one of the most famous viaducts in railway history and in modern days, of the most famous 'schoolboy wizard' known, Harry Potter. Excellent condition.

276

Southern Railway pump-action, large Oil Can that originated from Eastleigh Works. The brass filler cap is deeply incised 'SR'. Has been restored and painted black.

277

GWR EPNS Serving Spoons, a pair, one bearing the Coat of Arms logo, the other the Roundel logo.

278

Enamel Advertising Finger - Plate for Zenith Pocket Watches. Measures 8" x 4" and is in pristine condition.

279

Enamel Advertising Sign for Gilbeys Invalid Port for All Occasions. Measures 30" x 21" and is in very good condition.

280

Shedplate, 14D Neasden from February 1958 until June 1962. Not common.

281

GWR Board Game 'Race To The Ocean Coast'.

282

BR(S) light green F/F sign 24"x18" PLATFORM 6 in reasonable condition with one face chip, good colour and shine.

283

Worksplate English Electric Company Vulcan works Newton-Le-Willows England No. 3622/D1021 – 1966. Ex Class 20 D8151. Very good, ex loco condition.

284

GWR fully titled C/I sign Goytre Wharf Private Road - This Road Is The Property Of The Great Western Railway - Trespassers Will Be Prosecuted - By Order. An incredible, unique sign from the Monmouth & Brecon Canal, Abergavenny. Measures 17" x 25" approximately and is in original, as removed condition.

285

Totem, BR(M) NORTHFIELD, F/F.  Ex Midland Railway station on the old Birmingham & Gloucester Railway line south of New Street.

286

LNER KESICK ware English Rose pattern Teapot in excellent condition with no visible damage or repairs, dated on base 1934.

287

LNER KESICK ware English Rose pattern Milk jug in excellent condition with no visible damage or repairs, dated on base 1934.

288

LNER KESICK ware English Rose pattern 4 x  Tea Plates in excellent condition with no visible damage or repairs, dated on base 1935. (4 pieces in total )

289

LNER KESICK ware English Rose pattern 2 x  Tea Cups and Saucers, cups in excellent condition with no visible damage or repairs, saucers have a couple of small rim chips, dated on base 1935. (4 pieces in total )

290

LNER KESICK ware English Rose pattern 2 x  Coffee Cups and Saucers in excellent condition with no visible damage or repairs, dated on base 1935. (4 pieces in total )

291

Shedplate, 87D Swansea East Dock until July 1964.

292

BR(M) Enamel Trespass Notice " The Railway Executive - Warning - Is Hereby Given To Persons Not To Trespass Upon The Railway - Penalty Not Exceeding 40/-" Measures a small 5" x 4". In excellent condition, certainly a rare sign.

293

GWR EPNS Sugar Bowl  measuring 2½" tall and bearing the GWR Hotels Coat of arms logo, in excellent condition.

294

Worksplate, Beyer Peacock (Hymek) Ltd., serial no 7980. Ex BR diesel hydraulic loco no D7076 built May 1963 and first allocated to Old Oak. Withdrawn just 10 years later in May 1973 from Bristol Bath Road. Preserved at the East Lancs Railway.

295

BR(M) Enamel Sign,  British Railways (In Totem) “Private Road No Cycling”. Ex Altrincham Station. Some fading, but a Scarce Sign!

296

Shedplate 84B, Oxley until September 1963 and then St Blazey until May 1973. Face cleaned long ago, edge and back ex loco, chalked 6630.

297

Doorplate, BR(NE) WAITING ROOM, dark tangerine enamel unflanged measuring 18" x 6"  in very good condition with a few, well matched edge chips.

298

Doorplate, BR(M) STAFF ONLY, F/F measuring 18" x 3½". In good condition with some areas of restoration.

299

Nameplate EARL OF BIRKENHEAD.  Ex GWR 4-6-0 Castle Class Locomotive, built  Swindon in June 1937 and allocated to Shrewsbury, remaining there until after nationalisation. Originally named Sudeley Castle but renamed just 4 months later, in October 1937.  Double chimney and 4 row superheater fitted September 1958. By March 1959 shed allocation was Reading. Last shed allocation Cardiff Canton. Withdrawn September 1962. Scrapped at Cashmore's, Newport. A lovely plate with original splasher as fitted to earlier class of locomotive. (The plate was made for and allocated to "Dukedog" 4-4-0 No. 3218 constructed in 1936 but is not thought to have been carried - or even fitted to that loco - which later was renumbered 9018)

300

Cabside Numberplate 5061, ex Castle Class Locomotive EARL OF BIRKENHEAD. See previous lot.

301

O Gauge scratch built Castle Class 4-6-0 locomotive number 5061 'Earl Of Birkenhead', complete with Tender. Would compliment the Nameplate in this auction.

302

Carriage Print 'Canterbury Cathedral, Kent' from a painting by Claude Buckle, Southern Region series A. In an original style glazed frame.

303

Shedplate, 71A Eastleigh until September 1963. BRS triangle cast into rear.

304

British Railways standard style Locomotive Lamp with red, flip-over lens operated by a brass thumbnut on the exterior. Chimney embossed 'BR', the lamp is in excellent condition with original reservoir and burner.

305

GWR Oil Cans, a pair, one small 12" and one medium 16". Both bear the 'K' makers legend and both are stamped 'GWR' on the sides.

306

Alloy Key Token INSTOW to BIDEFORD. Ex LSWR section on the Barnstaple to Torrington route in North Devon.

307

London & North Eastern Railway 9½" EPNS Sauceboat with very ornate legs. Clearly stamped L & NER (RG), quite what the 'RG' stands for is a mystery.

308

London & South Western Police Whistle by J. Hudson & Co., Birmingham, Metropolitan Patent . A scarce whistle, ornately engraved with company initials. Excellent condition and complete with original chain.

309

British Railway 3 aspect Guards handlamp brass plated 'BR(E) DONCASTER'. Complete with red and blue glasses, original reservoir and a BR(E) & NE stamped burner. Excellent, restored condition.

310

Shedplate 34A, Kings Cross until June 1963. Unrestored with original blue paint on face.

311

LMS Railway C/I Shut & Fasten Gate Notice. Well rusty form outside shed storage.

312

British Railways Midland Region Oak cased 8" dial clock with clockwork mechanism. Original dial shows faded lettering 'BR(M) 19633'. Purchased at Carlisle by the Area Manager when the Settle - Carlisle route Signal Boxes started to close. Key accompanies, in working order.

313

A Pair of Southern Railway EPNS 5" long Brown-Sugar Spoons.

314

British Railways Western Region (GWR pattern) white, heavy  Loco Lamp with 'BR(W)' embossed on the chimney. Complete with original reservoir and burner. Retains the red, slide-in aspect glass in the rear access door. Tastefully restored, these were used on BR(W) passenger trains throughout the steam era.

315

Totem, BR(S) SALISBURY, H/F. Ex LSWR Cathedral City station on the main route to the west from Waterloo to Exeter and beyond. Good colour and shine, some repainting of the border.

316

London & South Western Railway C/I Boundary Post, ex Porchester Station. Restored in white lettering with red background.

317

LNER Enamel Look-Out Armband complete with leather strap which itself is clearly stamped with the company initials. Excellent condition throughout.

318

Worksplate LMS Built 1937 Crewe, oval cast brass. Locos built in this year include a small number of 3P's, 4P's, 4F's and of course the first 5 Coronations.

319

Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Railway, C/I Bridge Restriction Notice. Scalloped corner having the rest of the full title (E & W etc) chiseled off. Face restored.

320

Shedplate 1A, Willesden until May 1973. Face restored back cleaned and has the mark 44241.

321

Cabside Numberplate 5951 ex GWR 4-6-0 locomotive named CLYFFE HALL. Built Swindon in December 1935 and allocated new to Gloucester. A short time at Worcester saw the return to Gloucester and undoubtedly became the 'old favourite' Withdrawn from there in April 1964 and finally cut up at Cashmores, Newport in August 1964. The numerals and rim of the face has not been touched but indications are that someone has applied black paint at some time, the lining has disappeared. A framed and glazed colour photograph taken in June 1962 at Blatchbridge Junction on a Cheltenham - Weymouth train accompanies. Note: Clyffe Hall is an early 18th century building at West Lavington, a few miles south of Devizes.

322

GWR Hotels 'Staff' Tea Towel measures 20" x 16" and has 'GWR Hotels' embroidered in one corner and 'Staff' in another. Slightly grubby but functional.

323

Southern Railway Enamel Armband number 383. Slight loss on left side otherwise extremely good with a strap replaced by the railway but possibly never used thereafter.

324

Southern Railway C/I Notice 'PENALTY FOR NOT SHUTTING GATE £2'. Originated from a footpath crossing near Hummoon, just outside Sturminster Newton on the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway line. It was rescued in a broken condition so was mounted on a wooden board. A small engraved plaque states "S&D Humoon" (sic)

325

Totem BR(M) NUNEATON. Ex West Coast main line station between Rugby and Tamworth. This face-drilled example has one small chip between ‘N’ & ‘E’ otherwise Very good condition.

326

Worksplate, Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds, England, number D1256 dated 1962. Oval cast brass, ex loco with a red background. D12 stenciled onto rear as was normal with these. Ex Manchester Ship Canal 204hp  0-6-0DM which was withdrawn and cut up in June 1983.

327

Southern Railway Enamel Target Sign VAUXHALL. Ex LSWR station just outside Waterloo. Normal edge chipping otherwise reasonable condition.

328

GWR/BR wooden Carriage Board BIRMINGHAM - LAPWORTH. Maroon and straw, good condition.

329

LMS C/I on wood Signal Box Name Board BOURNVILLE. White letters on black background. Some loss to the bottom beading. Ex MR location on the southern side of New Street, famous for the Cadbury Factory.

330

Shedplate 82E, Yeovil Pen Mill until February 1958 and then Bristol Barrow Road until November 1965. Face restored only.

331

BR(NE) F/F Enamel sign STAFF ONLY CLOSE GATE AFTER USE. Measures 24"x18",  white lettering on dark tangerine. A rare sign in virtually mint condition except for a small hole which has been drilled in the bottom for mounting. Originates from the York area.

332

GWR Brass Cabside numberplate 4224 Ex GWR 2-8-0T built at Swindon in November 1913 and allocated to Newport. Last GWR shed was Ebbw Junction and stayed in South Wales throughout being withdrawn in February 1959 from Tondu. Brass construction, the engine class and boiler details being clearly stamped in the rim. Good, polished condition.

333

GWR Signal Arm from the Up Refuge Starting Signal at Newton Abbot West. It is a narrow arm with ring and was used with a triple route indicator. The stop light is very small and the green glass is elongated. A rare signal indeed.

334

Doorplate, BR(Sc) LADIES WAITING ROOM, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 6"  in extremely good condition with just one, well matched chip on the edge.

335

Totem RUTHERGLEN, BR(Sc) F/F. Ex Caledonian station on the line between Glasgow Central and Motherwell. In excellent condition.

336

Scratch built, electric Class 08 Diesel Shunter number D3926 in 5" Gauge. Well constructed but will probably require a new battery and full testing. Ideal for a garden railway.

337

British Railways Midland Region First Aid Cupboard. Standing 5' 1" high, 2' 2" wide and 13" deep, this most unusual wooden item has a fitted interior, a pull down working surface and separate partitions for equipment; almost a portable medical centre! Some hinges marked 'BR'. Contains a splint stamped 'Loco Le'ster' indicating that it was probably used at Leicester MPD. Comes complete with an original LMS Blanket.

338

Southern Railway  double-sided Enamel Platform Sign 'WAY OUT' with arrow. Complete in original hanging frame with hooks. Measures 50½" x 14" and came from Norbury Station. One side is excellent, the other has one chip.

339

LMS Hawkeseye BROMSGROVE. Ex Midland Railway station at the foot of the Lickey Bank, scene of all the wonderful sights of the steam era where every northbound train stopped to take on banking assistance for the 1 in 37 battle to the top at Blackwell.

340

Shedplate 75D, Horsham until July 1959 and then Stewarts Lane from June 1962 until May 1973. Face restored only.

341

O Gauge scratch built A3 4-6-2 locomotive, in LNER apple green, un-named and not numbered together with an O Gauge scratch built 4-6-2 Coronation Class Pacific with streamline casing. An unfinished model, complete with Tender

342

O Gauge scratch built 0-6-0 Southern 'Coffee Pot' number C1. Complete with Tender.

343

O Gauge scratch built LNER Sentinel Car 'Diligence' and a GWR Auto Coach.

344

GWR Brass Machine engraved Shelf plate 4¾" x 1½" CHELTENHAM MALVERN ROAD EAST, in good condition.

345

Totem, BARNES BR(S) H/F dark green variety. Ex LSWR station between Waterloo and Richmond. Excellent colour and shine with a couple of small face chips.

346

BR(S) Painted metal sign 48"x21" VIA FOLKESTONE, Boulogne, Paris and all parts of France, Switzerland and Italy. An interesting sign probably from Victoria station, in good condition.

347

Great North Of Scotland Rly brass Signal Box Hanging Lamp, clearly marked “Shires Of Aberdeen”. Complete with Glass Chimney.

348

Railway Signal Company, miniature Staff ROMFORD - UPMINSTER. This Staff is in good, ex service condition.

349

London & North Western Railway Fletchers Train Describer. This Pegging 9 position describer is from one of the Chester Boxes,. Destinations include: Holyhead Train, Crewe train, Empty Coaches, Coal yard etc. Good, used condition, except no Peg.

350

Nameplate ST SIMON, ex LNER A3 Class Locomotive built Doncaster in September 1923 under Works Number 1573. Originally numbered 4481 and then, in January 1946, was numbered 511. Just 4 months later became number 112 and finally 60112 in March 1949 under the BR regime. Allocated new to Doncaster and shuffled between there and Grantham until, during the War, had a spell at Copley Hill. Final depot was New England from October 1963 until withdrawal in December 1964. Note: St Simon was the winner of the 1884 Ascot Gold Cup under the ownership of the Duke of Portland.

351

Shedplate 85B, Gloucester Horton Road until May 1973. Face restored only.

352

Carriage Print 'Lichfield, Staffordshire' from a painting by Claude Buckle LMR series A. In an original type glazed frame.

353

LMR Pocket Watch manufactured by Montine of Switzerland. A stylish watch with 17 jewel Incabloc movement. The rear case is engraved LMR 138. Comes with a later Albert and has been recently overhauled to fine, working condition.

354

Worksplate Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds, England, number D1258 dated 1962. Oval cast brass, ex loco condition with green background. D14 chalked onto rear. Ex Manchester Ship Canal 204hp  0-6-0DM which was withdrawn on 13 November 1983 and dismantled.

355

Manchester South Junction & Altrincham Railway C/I Bridgeplate cast with company initials, M S J & A R and numbered number 114.  Restored.

356

Alloy Key Token LIFTON to LAUNCESTON. Ex GWR location being the last section on the Plymouth to Launceston route. Has an extremely good, replacement end.

357

LMS Signal Box Name Board HADLEY JUNCTION. Situated between Wellington and Trench Crossing and junction for the Coalport Branch. Measures approximately 80" in length, totally ex box condition.

358

GWR EPNS Salt & Pepper Pots both manufactured by Elkington Plate. Not a matching pair but extremely desirable nevertheless. The Salt pot is the smaller of the two and has the 1930's roundel logo on the side. The Pepper pot, the larger of the two, has the twin shield logo on the side.

359

London & South Western 4 aspect Fogman's Handlamp with Side Door. Complete with original reservoir and an SR stamped burner. Stamped with company initials on the door and a simple, brass plate stamped 'E' on the reducing cone. The lamp body has a thick, brass rim around the top and the whole lamp has been tastefully restored.

360

Shedplate 5F, Uttoxeter until December 1964. Face restored only.

361

Midland Railway Signal Box / Office Brass reservoir which is stamped 'MR Co Gas'. This is the more unusual type which fits in a cast iron basket similar to the GWR Wall / Table lamps.

362

Shedplate 2F, Coventry until July 1950, then Market Harborough until April 1958 then Woodford Halse until September 1963 and finally Bescot until May 1973. Face restored only.

363

Selection of approximately 250 used Edmondson Tickets from the 1950's. Predominantly North London stations but others are included.

364

A box containing a large amount of Continental Tickets, well worth a delve.

365

Tickets, qty 80 assorted Edmondsons, LMS, LNER, BR, Cal Steam Pkt etc plus qty 75 Edmondsons for events such as the Grand Natinal, Blackpool Illuminations, Launch Cruises etc. (155 in total)

366

Tickets, a box containing qty 6 LMS 1st Class linen Folder type Seasons, qty 34 mixed paper/book type, qty 18 1970 Commonwealth Games Rover/Holiday Runabouts. Plus a box of miscellaneous, Audit Season Tickets comprising qty 37 1st Class and qty 50 2nd & 3rd Class D & B Joint, LNER, LMS, BTC and BR. (145 in total)

367

Totem DAVENPORT, BR(M) F/F. Ex LNWR station in Cheshire on the line between Stockport and Hazel Grove. In good condition overall.

368

GWR Fixed Distant Signal Lamp with a BR Signal Lamp interior fitted. The front bulls-eye lens is coated internally to show yellow at all times. Tastefully restored.

369

GWR C/I Sign as carried in the cab of all GWR and ex GWR Locomotives warning of the danger of leaning out of the window.

370

Shedplate 32E, Yarmouth Vauxhall until January 1959. Face restored only. An uncommon shedplate.

371

Smokebox Numberplate 9661. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT built Swindon in December 1946 and allocated new to Paddington, no doubt for station duties. Withdrawn from Oxley in November 1964. Totally unrestored.

372

LNER Whistle, ex LNER A3 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive numbered  60051, BLINK BONNY. Built at Doncaster, Works No. 1606 entered traffic in November 1924 No. 2550 A10 class.  Later rebuilt at Doncaster into an A3 and re-entered traffic in November 1945.  Renumbered LNER 51 in August 1946 and BR 60051 in September 1948.  A long-time Gateshead and Heaton engine withdrawn in November 1964 from Gateshead and cut up by Hughes, Bolckow, North Blyth.  Measures 19” x 8½” x 6½” and polished some time ago.

373

InterCity Illuminated Agent Sign depicting a cut-out of the stainless steel Swallow. Measures 22" x 12", basically grey in colour with a tapered stand at the base. GWRA recommend an electrical check before using.

374

BR(W) 3 aspect, brass collared Handlamp unusually bearing a brass plate which is stamped 'WOLVERHAMPTON LOW LEVEL GOODS DEPT'. One aspect glass cracked otherwise extremely good.

375

Cabside Numberplate 3746. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT built Swindon October 1937 and allocated new to Chippenham. Final GWR shed was Bristol. Withdrawn from Westbury in July 1964. Completely ex loco and somewhat rusty.

376

Nameplate ARUNDEL CASTLE, ex Manchester Ship Canal Diesel Locomotive built by Hudswell Clarke works number 1076/1959 0-6-0DE No. 4002. This is the opposite side to the plate sold in the May 2007 auction.

377

GWR EPNS Soup Ladle bearing the GWR Coat of Arms logo. Together with GWR EPNS Sundae Dishes, a pair, each measuring 3¼" diameter and bearing the roundel logo.

378

Station Platform 2d Cigarette Machine for Wills's Wild Woodbine. A wonderful, green painted machine in full working order. The key and a couple of 'coppers' accompany.

379

North London Railway Indicator Board indicating 'Trains For Broad Street' and listing 11 stations starting with Brondesbury, then West End Lane, Finchley Road, Hampstead Heath, Gospel Oak, Kentish Town, Camden Road, Barnsbury, Highbury, Canonbury and Dalston. Each one on revolving, chocolate and cream, enamel plates. Measures just 28" square and is absolutely delightful, must be unique.

380

Shedplate 1F, Rugby from September 1963 until December 1968. Face restored only.

381

Doorplate, BR(NE) STATION MASTER, dark tangerine enamel unflanged measuring 18" x 6"  in very good condition with just one, well matched edge chip.

382

Southern Railway Enamel Armband number 1373. No straps but in remarkably good condition with only minor edge chipping and light scratching. These are surprisingly uncommon.

383

Southern Railway wooden platform fingerboard painted white on green, both sides read Front Portion Southampton Ctl, Salisbury, Exeter & Plymouth. Rear Portion Southampton Ctl, Brockenhurst & Bournemouth , in good overall condition.

384

An official set of  British Railways rolling stock drawings, presented in Three ring bound volumes, containing the following, No's 1-99 Open wagons, 100-199 Mineral wagons, 200-299 Covered Wagons, 300-349 Tank Wagons, 350-399 Cattle wagons, 400-499 Rail & Timber Wagons, 500-549 Goods Brake Vans, 550-649 Service Vehicles. A rare chance to obtain a complete set, Must be viewed.

385

Totem BR(W) EVESHAM. Ex Gwr station between Oxford and Worcester. There is a crease repair to the left hand side across the first ‘E’ and there are several chips restored. Good colour and been well restored.

386

Southern Railway Shipping glass Vinegar bottle, standing 6" tall with shaped glass rings from the top to the bottom, it comes complete with a glass stopper and on the base is acid etched the SR shipping flag, a rare item.

387

BR(NE) F/F Enamel sign 36" x 12" ENQUIRIES with Black edged letters on dark Tangerine, in very good condition with a few small chips, ex Bradford Exchange Station.

388

National Time Recorder Checking-In Clock ex Fyffes Banana Warehouse/ Goods Shed at Llandudno Junction Station. No railway markings but it was used for this purpose. Appears to be complete.

389

Metropolitan Rly. double sided enamel Train Destination Plate RICKMANSWORTH / CHORLEY WOOD white on black enamel with the manufacturers name “Wildman & Meguyer Ltd. Birmingham, Eng.”  some edge chipping but in generally good condition and a very scarce example.

390

Shedplate 21E, Monument Lane until September 1963. Ex loco condition.

391

Worksplate “British Railways Darlington Built 1964 Power equipment By Associated electrical Industries Ltd & Sulzer”. Ex B.R. Class 25 series D7582 – 7597. Face restored only.

392

Great Central Railway C/I Trespass Notice. The scarcer ‘one Month Imprisonment’ variety. Very good,  unrestored condition.

393

Railway Passenger Assurance company Screen printed tinplate sign 10¾" x 8¼" WHAT ABOUT YOUR BAGGAGE, a semi pictorial sign with a red background, In good overall condition.

394

Mahogany cased Signal Box Switching In - Out Box bearing the Sykes circular brass plate 'SYX' on top. The mechanism is a cogged lever that shows either 'IN' or 'OUT' as appropriate. Slight loss of wood on the top but this is as it came out of the box near to Maidstone.

395

Southern Railway, mahogany cased Sykes Signalbox Block Bell. Split case, small design bearing the brass 'Sykes' plate on the front base. Excellent condition throughout.

396

Industrial Nameplate REMUS, ex Hudswell Clarke 0-4-0ST with outside cylinders, works number 1399 built 25th March 1920. Saw service at Robertson Thain Ellesmere Port,  Joseph Perrin Haulage Contractors Birkenhead, and from 1965, at William J Lee Haulage Contractors Seacombe. Comes with matching Worksplate, Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd., number 1399 dated 1920. Cut up in April 1966.

397

Shedplate 31B, March until May 1973. Restored front and rear.

398

Worksplate LMS Built 1943 Derby. Oval brass, the date being engraved. Has been cleaned but plenty of 'in use' knocks and dents. Only a few locos were built at Derby this year, Class 4P 2671/2 and Class 5 5472 - 81 and 5482 - 91.

399

GWR Coppertop Guards Handlamp complete with original GWR reservoir and GWR burner. Brass plated with the number 3949 on the side body. Immaculate condition throughout

400

Nameplate GLASGOW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Ex class 47 number 47469. Named at Glasgow Queen Street station on 3rd March 1983 by George Heaney, President of the Chamber. Interestingly, the loco had failed earlier and had to be dragged to the ceremony and away again. Plate removed from the loco in March 1989. Totally ex loco and measures 113" in length.

401

Shedplate 65A, Eastfield until May 1973.

402

Carriage Print Bourton-on-the-Water, by Claude Buckle, Western Region series. In an original type glazed frame.

403

Rhymney Railway C/I,  Bi Lingual Trespass Sign, Fully titled with 3 lines of text in English and 4 lines of text in Welsh. This is a extremely rare sign. Face cleaned ready for painting back shows a good post mark, overall In excellent condition.

404

Royal Navy Ships Plaque HMS BRISSENDEN together with the original plaque presented by the People Of Barnes to HMS Brissenden to commemorate the adoption of the ship during Warship Week, March 1942. A wonderful, wartime artefact of great historic interest. HMS Brissenden was a Hunt Class, Type IV Destroyer laid down on 28th Feb 1941 and commissioned in Feb 1943 as L.79. The ship saw action during the 'D' day landings and later in the 'Battle of the Scillies' against German 'E' Boats. She was scrapped at Dalmuir in March 1963.

405

Totem, BR(M) BARNT GREEN, F/F.  Ex Midland Railway station on the old Birmingham & Gloucester Railway line south of New Street, junction for the Redditch Branch.

406

Alloy Key Token DULVERTON - EAST ANSTEY,  B configuration. An uncommon item from the long closed GWR line from Taunton to Barnstaple.

407

Salters Brass Spring Balance Scales, number 20T to weigh a maximum of 122 lbs. Complete with brass Pooley Plate on rear numbered GWR 5060. As used for weighing scrap and firewood at Swindon Works. Unusual and rare.

408

GWR Signal Department Annetts Key Instrument. Cast iron and steel.

409

GWR Hand Written Note Books, qty 2, written in 1942 by Chief Inspector Gillett, a notable and well known railway gentleman who worked in the Birmingham District detailing Engine Numbers and Drivers from Tyseley on specific workings with timings. Local trains only but extremely interesting. Locos include, many times in fact, 5152, 4108, 5166, 5177, 5199, 8109, 5193, 4939, 5102 etc. Most runs are Moor Street through to Stratford with all stations listed with timings. A couple of gems.

410

Shedplate 55G, Huddersfield from February 1957 until January 1967 and then Knottingley until May 1973.

411

GWR untitled C/I Occupation Bridge Sign, 8 Ton version. Ex Brecon & Merthyr Railway Bridge at West Rhiwderin Station. Measures 20" x 21" approximately and is in original, as removed condition.

412

NER 3 aspect single pie crust top Guards handlamp, Bearing a brass NER oval plate and complete and with original stamped NER  fore and aft reservoir, restored to a high standard.

413

GWR 'black leaf' china Finger Bowl bearing GWR Coat of Arms logo. Superb condition. Together with another that has been repaired.

414

Nameplate BLAKESLEY HALL. Ex GWR 4-6-0 'Hall' Class Locomotive, built Swindon in January 1929. First shed allocation Plymouth Laira. August 1950 and March 1959 shed allocations Bristol, St. Philip's Marsh. Last shed allocation Swindon. Withdrawn September 1962. Scrapped at Cashmore's, Newport.

415

Cabside Numberplate 4909, ex Hall Class Locomotive BLAKESLEY HALL. See previous lot.

416

O Gauge scratch built Hall Class 4-6-0 locomotive number 4909 'Blakesley Hall'. Complete with Tender. Would compliment the Nameplate in this auction.

417

GWR Signal Lamp with, unusually, double bulls-eye lenses. Complete with Signal Lamp interior with GWR stamped brass filler cap. An interesting lamp, tastefully restored.

418

Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway C/I  Beware of Trains Notice.

419

GWR EPNS Salt & Pepper Cellars, the pair bearing the GWR Coat of Arms logo.

420

Brass Cab Plate embossed "Improved Draughting" and stamped 6985. As removed from the cab of 6985 Parwick Hall, built Swindon February 1948 and first shed allocation Wolverhampton Oxley. August 1950 shed allocation Old Oak Common. Conducted improved draughting tests February 1953. March 1959 and last shed allocation Gloucester. Withdrawn September 1964. Scrapped at Cashmore's, Newport. There were 9 Halls selected for improved draughting test, only two were from the 69XX series. A rare plate indeed.

421

Shedplate 87B, Duffryn Yard until March 1964. Clean ex loco.

422

BR(M) Enamel Condition of Tickets Sign measuring 6" x 4" and in virtually mint condition.

423

Doorplate, BR(E) GOODS ENQUIRIES, unflanged measuring 18" x 6". Virtually mint, very rare.

424

Brass cased Ships Clock bearing the retailers name Lilley & Reynolds Ltd., London E.C.5, as painted beneath the lower winding hole on the face. Has a 6" diameter face with second hand beneath the XII in the top half. Mounted on a wooden backboard and in full working order

425

Shedplate 74A, Ashford until October 1958.

426

Pullman EPNS 4¼" long Sugar Tongs together with qty 10 EPNS 5" long Brown-Sugar Spoons.

427

German Carbide Lamp stamped 1936 and bearing the Weimar Eagle emblem (not with a swastika) on the rear handle. Substantial brass construction with wooden handle. Beautifully restored and polished. Thought to be of German Railway origins.

428

LNER Brass Fire Hose Nozzle clearly stamped in two places with company initials. Measuring just 8½" in length, this would have originated from a small appliance. Possibly earlier NER because the 'L' in both instances, appears to have been added later.

429

GWR C/I Doorplate WAITING ROOM. Flat border style measuring 24" x 3½". In totally original condition.

430

Shedplate 21A, Saltley until September 1963. Clean ex loco.

431

GWR Brass Signal Box Shelf Plate COLTHROP SIDING, hand engraved. Ex Thatcham, siding for Colthrop Board & Paper Mills Ltd.

432

Works Plate “Built 1962 Crewe”, alloy construction. Ex D1044 Western Duchess. Good, ex loco condition.

433

L&NWR 12" Mahogany cased fusee clock, with original dial displaying L&NWR  1162 and the same number repeated on a standard LNW enamel plate, in good overall condition and bearing a paper label affixed to the back showing the location as Stockport.

434

Industrial Nameplate BIRKENHEAD ex Manning Wardle 1661 of 1909 scrapped in 1950. The plate was then transferred in 1951 onto Andrew Barclay 1355 ex 0-4-0ST with OC which was built on the 13th June 1914. Used first, before naming at James Kennedy & Co Bo'ness until 1951, then Joseph Perrin and Son at Birkenhead Docks where naming took place. Scrapped 1957.

435

Totem, BR(S) CANTERBURY EAST, F/F. Ex SECR station between Faversham and Dover. Superb colour and shine, no noticeable defects at all.

436

Worksplate Sir W.G. Armstrong Whitworth (Engineers) Ltd Scotswood Works Newcastle-on-Tyne number 1451 dated 1937. Rectangular brass, ex LMS Stanier Class 5 Locomotive number 5396, later 45396. Allocations include St Rollox, Grangemouth and Balloch. Totally ex loco, two opposite corners have split at the bolt holes but there is no loss

437

British Railways Wooden Carriage Board in BR Southern green background with cream lettering. Brighton - Southampton - Bristol - Cardiff. Measures 132" in length and has what appears to be a BR repair in the form of a backplate holding together where a crack had appeared.

438

BR(E) Enamel Sign, F/F reads:- "Beware Of Crossing". Measure 40" x 32" and is in very good condition with deep colour and shine. An unusual and rare sign.

439

Road Sign 'Crossing No Gates' depicting an 0-6-0 loco with glass beads (one missing). Alloy construction, manufactured by Gowshall Limited.

440

Shedplate 84A, Laira from September 1963 until May 1973. Alloy construction, 2 hole variety. Face overpainted, clear bolt marks around holes.

441

Miniature Single Line Staffs, qty 5, 3 of which are plain, one with a circular, alloy end bearing the initial 'C', one with a small bras triangular shaped end tamped 'A' and a similar with an small brass oval end stamped 'B'.

442

C/I Signs, 2 matching 'Shut This Gate' and 'Penalty For Neglect £2'

443

Two BR(W) GWR pattern cast iron round post signal finials, both in good condition.

444

Sugg Platform Lamp in excellent condition and complete with glass globe having air-flow holes. Believed to be ex Norbury station.

445

London Transport Enamel Station Direction Sign CAMDEN TOWN with right facing arrow, F/F. Measures 25" x 11" and is in very good condition.

446

London & North Western Railway fully titled C/I Beware Of The Trains Look Both Up and Down The Line Before You Cross. This is a much thinner casting to the one elsewhere in the sale.

447

GER 12" Mahogany cased fusee clock No 108 , with a repainted dial executed By Dr D Parr ( part of his original paperwork accompanies the clock )  The LNER records show that this clock was located at Ilford Station East booking office.

448

Pullman EPNS Bread Basket measuring 13" in length together with Pullman EPNS Serving Salvers, a pair, both measuring 12".

449

GWR Brass Signal Box Shelf Plate TO SOMERTON BOX. Extremely good condition with most of the wax filling intact. This location was between Castle Cary and Taunton.

450

Nameplate STEINBOK, ex LNER B1 Class Locomotive built Darlington as works number 2019 in December 1947 and numbered 1039. Re-numbered under BR to 61039 in December 1949 whilst allocated at Darlington. By the early 1960's, allocation was York and from there it actually worked a few times all the way to Temple Meads on York - Bristol trains. Withdrawn in June 1965.

451

Shedplate 65F, Grangemouth until May 1973. Face restored long ago.

452

Southern Railway Carriage Print 22½" x 8½" SOUTHERN ELECTRIC Suburban Area, it shows a map of all the electrified lines around London, in generally good condition with one small taped edge tear, would frame well. Please note that this is an original not a later reprint.

453

British Railways (M), F/F  Enamel Sign relating to the Highways Act 1959, 'The British Transport Commission Hereby Give Notice That This Way Is Not Dedicated To The Public Save As A Footpath. Measures 18" x 9". Excellent colour and shine, edge chipping to one side.

454

Worksplate Built Darlington 1954, oval C/I. Ex 08 Diesel Shunter. Flaking but original Brunswick Green on face, rear original.

455

Southern Railway mahogany cased Sykes Relay Box with brass 'SYX' circular plate attached to the lid. Together with a Pattern 1880 Azimuth Circle Instrument housed in a bakelite box.

456

Alloy Key Token, 'C' configuration,  PILNING LOW LEVEL - HALLEN MARSH. Ex GWR section from the Avonmouth area where the National Smelting Works were.

457

LMS Hudson, Metropolitan style Whistle most unusually stamped 'ARP' and 'LMS'. Together with a similar Metropolitan whistle stamped L&NER, complete with chain.

458

GWR wooden chair with re-upholstered, black rexine seat. Company initials branded beneath. Excellent condition.

459

Cabside Numberplate 6625. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT, built Swindon January 1928 and allocated new to Bristol. Final GWR shed was Leamington and withdrawal took place from Tyseley in November 1965. Neatly welded.

460

Shedplate 86G, Pontypool Road until October 1967. Face restored only.

461

Southern Railway Eastleigh, small size 3 aspect Handlamp brass plated 'S[E]R' on the reducing cone and stamped with the same on the main body. Complete with original reservoir and an SR marked burner. Tastefully restored.

462

Various Ships Plaques, qty 3 comprising Warspite, Tabard and Alliance. All mounted on display boards.

463

LMS General Purpose Handlamp bearing the oval brass 'LMS Railway' plate on the dome beneath the carrying handle. Original reservoir and LM&S Sherwoods burner. Tastefully restored.

464

GWR Hotels Tablecloth measuring 24" x 23" and with the fully titled crest in the centre. Small hole near one edge barely detracts.

465

Totem, BR(W) BRISTOL STAPLETON ROAD, F/F. Ex GWR station a short way out of Temple Meads. A superb example in virtually mint condition with deep colour and shine, no defects and slight wear from use

466

Doorplate, BR(E) FEMALE STAFF, unflanged measuring 21" x 4". In excellent condition with just a few small chip repairs on the edge. A very rare and unusual size doorplate.

467

Smokebox Numberplate 4037, ex GWR  "Castle" Class 4-6-0 Locomotive named THE SOUTH WALES BORDERERS. Built at Swindon in December 1910 as a "Star" Class 4-6-0 with same number and named "Queen Philippa". Rebuilt as a Castle in 1926 and renamed in 1937 and also fitted with regimental crests. It went new to Old Oak Common and remained there well into BR days until a move in 1956 to Penzance, then Newton Abbot, Landore,  and finally a brief spell at Exeter from where withdrawal took place in September 1962. Cut up at Cashmores, Newport. Front repainted, the back cleaned.

468

Manchester Ship Canal brass Locomotive Cabside Numberplate 35. Ex-Hudswell Clarke 0-6-0T steam locomotive Works number 701/1904, out shopped 15th September 1904 and  named "Stockholm".  Scrapped in May 1966.

469

Southern Railway (Eastleigh) Signal Lamp Interior bearing a steel plate stamped 'EXETER'. Additionally has brass plate affixed to the top stamped 'S[E]R'. Good, restored condition

470

Shedplate 15B, Kettering until September 1963 and then Wellingborough until October 1968.

471

GWR EPNS Salt & Pepper Cellars, the pair bearing the GWR Coat of Arms logo.

472

Cheshire Lines Committee C/I Trespass Notice. Face restored.

473

Worksplate British Railways oval, cast iron “Built 1949 Crewe”. Face restored only.

474

A GWR 5“ Diameter brass cased Smiths dial clock from GWR Saloon 9001. This carriage was one of only two Special Saloons built by the GWR between 1938 and 1940 to Diagram G.62, Lot No. 1626. Both saloons had the Pantry equipped with Attendant’s Seat and a (GWR) clock. The Vendor bought the actual coach direct from BR in August 1968 and later sold it in the 1970’s, however he kept the clock. The sister coach, number 9002 now resides at Didcot and this retains a similar clock. No doubt a rare clock as only the two are known to have been fitted, one in each coach. A letter of provenance accompanies which also confirms that it has recently been overhauled.

475

BR(M) F/F Enamel 24"x18" double sided hanging sign LEFT LUGGAGE , both sides in good condition with a good colour and shine.

476

A box of colour slides mostly taken in the 1960's containing a mixture of steam and diesel, approx 59 mounted, 47 unmounted, some A4's in Scotland noted. Sold with copyright.

477

Shedplate 50E, Scarborough until April 1963. Face restored a long time ago, rear unpainted.

478

LNWR C/I Sign, 'Keep This Gate Shut'. Measures 40" x 3½".

479

Brass Bells from Signal Box Block Bells and other instruments. A generous collection of 11 Brass Bells in total, to include a church-bell, cow-bell, several dome-bells of differing size and several others.

480

Shedplate 34G, Finsbury Park from April 1960 until May 1973. Face repainted, back unrestored with traces of original diesel green paint.

481

GWR Hotels small EPNS Cream Jug by Mappin & Webb. A dainty little jug, unusually having the roundel logo stamped beneath but as a result, it is deep and clear. Excellent condition throughout.

482

BR(M) General Purpose Handlamp interestingly showing the original painted location  'AC Electric Stock' on the front. Three sided lenses, two clear and one red, with a rear door opening to reveal reservoir holding a BR/LMR burner. Totally unrestored.

483

LNWR C/I signal frame makers plate, reads 'L&NWRy Co HORWICH'. An ornate casting complete with original wooden backing board measuring 34½" x 7½". Slight loss to left hand end.

484

Southern Railway 9" diameter EPNS Vegetable Dishes, a pair. Together with BTC EPNS 10" Vegetable Dish , similar in design to SR examples together with a 14" BTC Serving Bowl bearing the French manufacturers name Christofle. No railway markings on the latter but purchased from St Pancras Chambers in 1968.

485

Totem, STRETFORD, BR(M), F/F. Ex MSJ&A Railway station between Timperley and Manchester. Some mottling but no real damage.

486

BR(M) Enamel Sign, "Before Moving The Lift Care Must Be Taken That The Barrows and Barrow Handles or Other Articles Cannot Move Into a Position Which Would Foul The Shaft". A very nice sign measuring just 18" x 7",  in virtually mint condition.

487

LMS 3 aspect, slatted glass Guards Handlamp together with an LMS Flare Lamp.

488

BR(M) Enamel Sign 'BRITISH RAILWAYS STAFFORD GOODS & COAL DEPOT, F/F measuring 60" x 24". A desirable, one off sign in very good condition, much less expensive than a totem from this location.

489

Great Western Railway, wooden, with C/I letters, Station Sign “Ladies Waiting Room”. In very good, condition, in choc/cream paint.

490

Shedplate 2E, Warwick until July 1950 and then Northampton until September 1963 and finally Saltley until May 1973. Face restored only.

491

A Bromsgrove Repair Plate together with a C/I Gas Valve Sign, ex Bromsgrove Works.

492

Great Southern & Western Railway C/I 40/- Trespass Notice, Francis Ormsby Secretary. If you've seen the awful replicas that appear on the internet, take a look at this one to see what an original looks like.

493

BR(NE) Enamel Sign, SMOKING PROHIBITED, F/F measuring 18" x 10½". In excellent condition with just one well repaired and matched edge chip.

494

Pullman EPNS 4" wide Toast Rack. Together with Pullman EPNS Serving Bowls, 11" across, a pair.

495

Signal Box, wood cased Spagnoletti Single Needle Telegraph Instrument retaining the brass and glazed circuit frame on the right hand side but no circuit card. Excellent condition throughout.

496

Doorplate, BR(M) LADIES ROOM, F/F measuring 18" x 3½". In very good condition.

497

Enamel Advertising Signs, a pair for Sun & Royal Insurance. One measures 15" x 10" and depicts the red shield on a brown background, the other measures 12" x 9" and contain a small version of the sun with face. Both in very good condition.

498

Enamel Advertising Sign Belga Vander Elst. Measures 27½" x18½". 1930's image of female smoker, predominantly red and white. Some restoration.

499

British Railways (M) Enamel Poster Board Heading measuring 25" x 6" approximately. Absolutely mint condition.

500

Shedplate 89B, Brecon until November 1959 and then Croes Newydd until September 1963. Ex loco condition.

501

BR(S) light green Totem F/F VAUXHALL in fairly good condition with a couple of minor face chips which have been repaired.

502

Pullman EPNS Soup Ladle measuring 6" in length.

503

London Transport Enamel Frieze Sign BAKER STREET.

504

GWR untitled cast iron Gate Notice "Any Person Omitting To Shut And Fasten This Gate After Using It Is Liable To A Penalty Of Forty Shillings." together with a GWR Paperweight, both unrestored

505

Great Western Railway C/I Sign 'Persons Not Fastening This Gate….'. Rusted from years of storage in an outside shed.

506

Brass Single Line Key Token PICKBURN - SPROTBOROUGH, red 'A' configuration with the number '15' on reverse. Ex Hull & Barnsley Railway section between Mexborough and Kirk Smeaton. Pickburn (& Brodsworth) and Sprotborough stations closed in 1903 but goods ran until 1964.

507

Two signal finials one GWR square wooden post type the other is a BR(W) round post type, both in good condition.

508

British Railways Office Carpet measuring 7' 7" x 3'. Basically black and maroon with the BR Totem in the centre and the words 'British Railways' unusually woven into the pattern. Ex Wolverhampton station offices. Very good condition throughout.

509

Shedplate 12A, Carlisle Upperby until February 1958 and then Kingmoor until May 1973. C/I construction,  ex loco condition.

510

GWR EPNS Milk Jug measuring 3¾" tall and bearing the GWR Hotels Roundel logo, in excellent condition.

511

GWR EPNS Sugar Bowl  measuring 2½" tall and bearing the GWR Hotels Roundel logo in excellent, condition.

512

Worksplate Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds, England, number D1254 dated 1962. Oval cast brass, ex loco with a black background. D10 stencilled onto rear. Ex Manchester Ship Canal 204hp 0-6-0DM Sold to Hunslet January 1976 where it was rebuilt under order HE 8522. It survives in preservation.

513

A collection of 6 Cotswold area wooden road signs, all complete and with their original cast letters. Comprises: UPPER SLAUGHTER 1 - LOWER SLAUGHTER 1¾,  double sided;  LOWER SWELL 2¼ - STOW ON THE WOLD 3¼ A436 ;  NAUNTON ¾ - STOW ON THE WOLD 6¼  A436; ANDOVERSFORD 3¾ - CHELTENHAM 9¾ B4068 , double sided;  WINCHCOMBE 5½ - CHELTENHAM 13½  A46, BOURTON ON THE WATER 3¾ - THE RISSINGTONS 5¾ B4068. A nice lot in original condition.

514

Great Western Railway C/I untitled, pre-grouping Gate Notice. Face restored, original back.

515

Carriage Print 'Norton, nr Billingham'  from a painting by Steel, LNER series. In an original type glazed frame.

516

British Railways D type Wagon Plates, qty 12 consisting of B266834 16T 1958 Lot No 2810 Gloucester, B139694 16T 1954 Lot No 2480 Shildon, DB996794 40T 1951 Lot No 2208 Cravens, B923062 30T 1959 Lot No 3238 Swindon, B420926 21 T 1957 Lot No 2934 Fairfield, B922567 30T 1959 Lot No 3162 Met-Cammell , B768260 12T 1956 Lot No 2707 Wolverton, B853278 12T 1956 Lot No 2865 Darlington, B888145 20T 1956 Lot No 2863 Shildon, B593839 16T 1957 Lot No 3058 Teeside, B426104 21 T 1956 Lot No 3034 Head-Wrightson, B421960 21T 1957 Lot No 2935 Met-Cammell.

517

G.W.R. Porters Cap, size 7, Black with “G.W.” embroidered on a cloth badge on the front.

518

Shedplate 52C, Blaydon until March 1965. Face restored, back cleaned and showing pattern stampings.

519

Great Western Wooden Signal Blade with loose Spectacle and cast pivot. Together with a GWR C/I Signal Finial, slight loss at base.

520

German Tram Sign from Frankfurt  "Stadgrenze/Offenbach to Niederrad Haardtwaldplatz  via Oberrad - Lokalbahnhof - Sudbahnhof  - Stresemannallee/Gartenstrasse - Universitatsklinikum. Measures 22" x 10" and is in extremely good condition.

521

Cooks Nile Service EPNS 9" Salad Servers, a pair, plus one other with a different C&S (Cook & Son) logo, together with an unknown 16" x 11¾" EPNS Tray.

522

Worksplate British Railways oval C/I  “Built 1952 Doncaster”. Face restored only.

523

BR (Western Region), enamelled signal box sign: NOTICE No unauthorized person allowed in this box - By Order. Ex Malago Vale Signal Box, Bristol, which closed 11th April, 1970.

524

BR BRISTOLIAN reversible, yellow plastic Destination Board, as affixed to Carriages. One side shows 'Paddington - Bristol', the other ' Bristolian - Bristol - Paddington'

525

A selection of lamps to include a blue Bardic complete with 240v wall mounted charger (not tested ), a BR 3 aspect handlamp copper plated no reservoir or internal glasses, a NR Nigerian Railways 3 aspect handlamp complete and an LMS coach plate LMS Derby Lot No 9760 1936.

526

LMS No 6 C/I Bridgeplate together with a '4'' and '8' BR(S) Enamel Car Stop Signs.

527

Miscellaneous lot comprising LNWR stamped Carriage Key; LNWR Brass Drawer Pull; LMS embossed Galvanised, flat bottom Fire Bucket; LMS Beer Bottle; Qty 3 Wagon Plates to include a 46½ Tons circular Registration Plate 1947 complete with lugs, a C.I.V. Plate and a Tare Plate.

528

Wooden indicator boards, qty 4 from Glasgow St Enoch Station (G.S.W.R.), MILLIKEN PARK, JOHNSTONE, PAISLEY (Gill St) and GLENGARNOCK, black letters on a white background with steel ends, all are in good condition.

529

BR (LMR) D/R Poster: NEW BRIGHTON: Wallasey Cheshire Coast:  Desmond Barnes original artwork dating from the early 1950s shows a glamorous bathing belle on the sea front with the pleasure ferry behind her and the distinctive skyline of Liverpool in the distance, the poster has been mounted on card and is framed and glazed, there is a small amount of loss to the top right hand corner.

530

Great Western Railway C/I standard Trespass Sign, well rusty from outside shed storage.

531

A pair of Steel and brass signal lever collars with TRAIN WAITING cast in the brass face, both originated from Scotland.

532

C/I Beware Of Trains Sign.

533

WITHDRAWN

534

BR(S) Enamel Station Entrance Canopy Sign NORBURY. A large sign in 3 pieces, when put together measures 240" x 18" wide.

535

Southern Railway C/I, standard 40/- Trespass notice in unrestored condition.

536

Nameplate EYDON HALL. Ex GWR Hall Class Locomotive built Swindon May 1929 and first allocated to Old Oak Common. August 1950 shed allocation was Tyseley and in March 1959 Banbury. Final allocation was Swindon from where withdrawal took place in October 1963. Cut up  at Bird's, Newport. This is the right hand plate and is in original condition.