November 2012 Railwayana Auction Results
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British Transport Enamel 40/- Trespass Sign, black lettering on a white ground 12 x 15. Corner chipping around the bolt-holes, not affecting the lettering. Together with BR(W) enamel Sign 'Conditions On Which Tickets are Issued....'. Good overall condition. Finally, a British Railways enamel Sign 'Danger Don't Touch Conductor Rails'. Good condition, some damage around the bolt holes. (3 items)
Sold for: £70
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A 6 x 4 sepia photograph of Gresley prototype O2 class 2-8-0 locomotive Great Northern Railway number 461 mounted on its original card frame. The bottom frame border is actually signed by Gresley himself and dated by him 'Christmas 1918'. He is in the photograph, complete with obligatory bowler hat, standing next to the loco. Also written by Gresley, the back is annotated '1917 For Haulage of Heavy coal trains, 80 coal wagons and 1300 tons (3 cylinder)' 67 locos were eventually built in various guises, sadly none survived into preservation. A wonderful memento of this fine class of loco
Sold for: £60
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Great Northern Railway engraved Worksplate No 1343 Doncaster 1912. Ex 0-4-2T N1 Class Locomotive. Introduced in June 1912 to work London suburban trains having been fitted with condensing gear. This was removed in 1942 when it was transferred to the West Riding area. Became BR number 69478 in 1949 and survived until December 1956. A lovely plate having the rear stamped 4598 and also deeply scratched with the original number 1598.
Sold for: £1,100
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Midland Railway Police Officer James Gates papers and notebooks with paper cuttings of railway crimes etc. An interesting insight into this particular policeman's life as an officer of the MR. Hand written notebooks and scrapbook of villains along with official MR Police Department and other papers make most interesting reading. One book is an alphabetical record of villains names, offence, sentence and other notes. Another book has newspaper cuttings of railway offences, noted - theft of tools from the MR shed Saltley - theft of a bottle of Bovril from Lawley St Goods Station. The dates indicate turn of the century up to the 1920's, much action in Birmingham and Sheffield. This is fascinating material for both the railway collector and the criminologist alike.
Sold for: £1,100
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Photographs, BR era b/w, a huge collection of predominantly BR(M) but also BR(E), BR(W), BR(S), a small selection of Industrial and some Architecture/Stations. Mostly large format, many captioned. A rough estimate 2000 - 3000, quality varies but the majority are extremely good. (These are to be removed on the auction day)
Sold for: £160
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Photographs, BR era b/w, a huge collection of modern traction, the majority are Class 50's but there is a box of Class 37's and a few of HST's/DMU's. Mostly large format, many captioned. A rough estimate 500 - 600, quality varies but the majority are extremely good. (These are to be removed on the auction day)
Sold for: £50
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Photographs, approximately 2500 to include c150 pre 1968 steam various format; c1000+ A3 & A4 size UK preservation; c850 A3 & A4 size Foreign steam; c400 A4 size BR Diesel all era's. These predominantly good quality prints from the estate of the well known photographer Colin Whitfield. (These are to be removed on auction day)
Sold for: £50
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Cardiff Railway enamel Sign 'Smoking In Or About This Warehouse Is Prohibited - by Order T.N. Rosser Dockmaster. There are 9 further lines of text besides the heading and it is signed again at the bottom C.S. Denniss General Manager, Cardiff Railway Company, Bute Docks, Cardiff. Red lettering on white ground, the sign is in exceptional condition with no face chips to speak of just very minor bolt-hole chips and slight loss to middle right bolt hole. Certainly in better condition than the one sold in the last auction.
Sold for: £460
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Smiths 0 - 100 mph Speedometer as fitted to Bulleid Pacifics. Alloy case retaining the 2 pin plug on rear. Original makers plate shows manufacture date as 3/60. Untested but the needle is free to move so may well still be functional. Reputedly originated from Cashmores and the large format b/w print accompanying is of 34006 BUDE although we are unable to confirm that this was the actual loco of origin.
Sold for: £1,900
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GWR brass Cabside Numberplate 9020. Ex 4-4-0 'Dukedog' Class locomotive, built Swindon in November 1938 as number 3220, from the frame of 3414 and the boiler of 3279. Allocated to Oswestry, it moved to Machynlleth to work the ex Cambrian lines. Withdrawn from there in July 1957 and cut up at Swindon. Ex loco condition, the back is clearly marked 'Machynlleth'.
Sold for: £1,800
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Great Northern Railway 12 oak cased fusee Clock by Stockall Marples & Co Ltd of London. The cleaned and overhauled fusee movement is in excellent working order and the oak case is retains its original finish now just lightly waxed. The dial has been repainted post 1948 and now reads B.R.(E) 9615, but clearly visible in Ghosted writing is G.N.R. 1043 Stockall Marples & Co Ltd London EC, the original GNR number 1043 is also stamped on the front plate of the movement and the top of the spring barrel. The LNER clock records show that this clock was in use at Eastville Station signal box, Eastville was a former Great Northern station between Boston and Firsby. Rare to see a nice pre grouping GNR clock in this condition and In full working order complete with pendulum and key.
Sold for: £1,500
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GWR brass Lever Plate of significant length and content. It is actually 20 long and has the following:- 36 - Disc For No 35 - 27, 28,31, 33, 34, 35, 62 - OR 27 -30 - 22 - 31 - 33 - 34 - 35 - 64 -OR 31 - 33 - 34 - 35 - 68. Known to have originated from Frome South Signal Box as confirmed by the Railway Signalling Society.
Sold for: £300
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Poster 'Sunny Rhyl for a Healthy Happy Holiday' by Leonard, D/R size (25 x 40) dates from 1961. Depicts a vibrant beach scene with bathing belle and a donkey in the foreground and children building sand castles behind. Published by BR London Midland Region and printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition, mounted on linen.
Sold for: £550
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GWR Poster 'Inland & Marine Spas by Harry Whincap, D/R size (25 x 40). Depicts 12 small colour views of locations on the GWR system such as Cheltenham Spa, Malvern, Droitwich, Leamington, Builth Wells, Llandrindon Wells etc. The poster isn't dated but the booklet to which it pertains, was issued in 1923 and reprinted in 1924. Slight creasing top left corner and a small, closed tear on 'Llandrindod Wells', otherwise in excellent condition.
Sold for: £250
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SR Poster 'Children's Own' by Elizabeth Skottowe Q/R size (50 x 40) mounted on linen dates from 1947. A most wondrous poster of considerable scarcity, indeed believed to be the only known example outside of the NRM. Depicts a variety of activities and entertainments aimed at children, such as pantomimes, magic & mystery, exhibitions, waxworks, circuses and plays. The colourful pictures surrounding the central text include Beefeaters at the Tower of London, waxworks, scenes from the theatre and animals. Some minor damage and fold creases despite being mounted on linen.
Sold for: £300
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LNER & LMS Joint Poster 'Eastern Scotland - Royal Deeside' by Frank Newbould, Q/R size (50 x 40) dates from 1935. A pure scenic view of the dramatic Scottish countryside with the River Dee meandering through the forest and a small village in the foothill of the mountains. Printed by Haycock Press. Very good condition, minor edge crinkles and folds.
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LNER & LMS Joint Poster 'Glencoe - Scotland For Holidays' by Norman Wilkinson, Q/R size (50 x 40) dates from mid 1930s. A dramatic view of the Pass with a small herd of Highland Cattle in the foreground. Printed by McCorquodale. Extremely good condition with minor edge crinkling and folds.
Sold for: £1,200
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Poster 'Norfolk - Kings Lynn Custom House' by Frank Mason, D/R size (25 x 40). A typical, vibrant scene of sailing trawlers and small fishing boats in the river adjacent to the famous Custom House landmark. Published by British Railways Eastern Region in the early 1950's, printed by Stafford & Co. Folds and some edge crinkling/tears but very good overall.
Sold for: £160
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London Underground Poster 'Everybody's Underground - Part 3 The Rolling Stock', by Aubrey Hammond, Q/R size (50 x 40). This is the third of a set of three (we sold Part 1 and Part 2 in the previous auction) of superb posters designed to produce a cut out model railway and were issued as a set of 3. Printed by Litho J Weiner Ltd London. Folds and minor tears/crinkling and one larger tear centre top otherwise extremely good and very scarce as most would have been cut up by children.
Sold for: £40
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British Railways Poster 'Clapham Junction' by Terence Cuneo, Q/R size (50 x 40) dates from 1962. Classic view of this world famous junction with a plethora of steam across the panoramic scene. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd London & Dunstable. This version has the text beneath. Excellent condition with folds.
Sold for: £1,850
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Poster,' LMS In Perspective No 2 The Permanent Way', LMS Q/R size (50 x 40). Shows a full sized image of a major junction with a numbered key and separate key index in the left-hand bottom corner. Printed by Chromoworks Ltd London. Folds with one minor edge tear otherwise excellent.
Sold for: £60
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Poster, 'LMS In Perspective No 3 The Footplate - 4-6-2 Coronation Class Locomotive - How the Driver starts the engine - How the Driver stops the engine', Q/R size( 50 x 40), ERO 53351. Shows cab view of a Duchess and labels to show operation. Printed by Chromoworks London. Folds and slight edge crinkling otherwise excellent.
Sold for: £40
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Poster,' LMS In Perspective No 4 The Track', LMS Q/R size (50 x 40). Shows a main image of a 4 track straight disappearing into the distance with annotated labels describing how the track is made up. Printed by Chromoworks Ltd London. Folds with minor tears and edge crinkling otherwise extremely good.
Sold for: £40
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Poster, 'LMS In Perspective No 5 The Locomotive - Express Passenger Locomotive 4-6-2 Coronation Class', Q/R size (50 x 40), ERO 53351. One half of the image is of 6231 Duchess of A Atholl the other half is a cutaway diagram showing pistons, boiler tubes and steam pipes. Printed in Britain by Chromoworks London. Folds and a 4 clean tear centre right otherwise excellent.
Sold for: £40
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Great North of Scotland Railway Silver Pass, 25mm diameter with top ring. The face has the company name in full around the periphery and the shield coat of arms in the centre. Obverse is most interesting having the central number '619' engraved and the holder's name 'J. Ballantyne - Cal Rly' above. Quite superb to have two Scottish Railway Companies on the same Pass. Excellent condition throughout.
Sold for: £820
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London & North Eastern Railway Co, fully engraved brass Worksplate No 1597 Doncaster 1924. Ex GNR J23 0-4-0T built in May 1924 and numbered 3239. Renumbered 8938 in June 1956 and finally, under BR, no 68938 in August 1949. An Ardsley loco for its entire life, it was withdrawn in October 1959. Clean ex loco condition, the number 3239 is stamped on the rear rim and 8938 is stamped in the middle rear.
Sold for: £600
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GWR brass Cabside Numberplate 5980, ex DINGLEY HALL. Built Swindon Works in September 1938. Allocations include Worcester, Severn Tunnel Junction, Westbury and finally Gloucester Horton Road. Withdrawn in September 1962 and cut up at Cashmore's Newport in April 1964. Face restored.
Sold for: £1,150
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Caledonian 14 inch mahogany cased wall clock with glass door panel to show pendulum. The deadbeat movement with Harrisons maintaining power escapement, a wood rod seconds pendulum, brass cased cylindrical bob and engraved bone beat scale attached to back of trunk. It is in working condition complete with pendulum, weight and key. The hood slides forwards and the base is elegantly shaped. Removed from Coupar Angus Station, clocks of this type this type were also supplied to the Highland Rly by J&A Mcnab of Perth. A fine impressive clock in full working order standing an impressive 62 tall and 9
Sold for: £900
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British Railways(M) double sided Station Sign KENDAL STATION, measuring 36 x 24. Has the British Railways totem above the lettering on both sides. Hanging bracket still in place, the whole sign in superb condition with deep colour and shine, just a few minor defects as expected from being in use outside the station. Kendal is situation on the Cumbrian branch line from Oxenholme on the West Coast Main Line, to Windermere in the beautiful Lake District.
Sold for: £300
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Millwall Extension Railway Single Line Train Staff and steel Ticket Box. The solid brass Staff is 10 in length and has the engraving 'SOUTH DOCK' one side and 'NORTH GREENWICH' opposite. The Ticket Box is opened by the Staff and this has 'SOUTH DOCK AND NORTH GREENWICH' painted in black with red shadow lettering. It measures 13
Sold for: £800
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Armstrong Whitworth brass Builders Plate No 1447 dated 1937. Ex LMS Stanier Class 5 Locomotive No 45392. Allocated to Carnforth and then became a much travelled loco appearing at Holyhead, Northampton, Edge Hill, Willesden, Crewe South, Banbury (in 1965), Colwick and finally Heaton Mersey from where withdrawal took place in May 1968. Two bolt holes damaged on removal otherwise ex loco condition.
Sold for: £120
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Live Steam 5 Gauge Model of Southern Railway King Arthur Class Locomotive No 453 estimated to be about 90% built. This is a kit-build model, supplied by Modelworks International Ltd, largely assembled with all parts to complete. There is a complete set of documentation includings parts list, assembly drawings, boiler certificate. Superheated copper boiler, silver-soldered throughout. Initial hydraulic test certificate to 160psi for 80 psi working pressure. Feed by twin injectors, axle pump and auxiliary hand pump. Twin cylinders with piston valves actuated by Walschaerts gear. Eight wheel bogie tender. Length of Locomotive 41 inches; Tender 29 inches
Sold for: £2,900
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Original Acrylic Painting of 60894 roaring through a country station on a night time freight train by Norman Elford, Guild of Railway Artists (1931 - 2007). An extremely evocative interpretation with this nigh scene captured to perfection. Tastefully framed and glazed measuring 24
Sold for: £400
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Pullman brass Table Lamp, stamped Hercules. In 1951 the Golden Arrow saw the introduction of seven new cars, these are known as the Festival of Britain set. Hercules was destined for the LNER and work commenced on it 1938, but the outbreak of the Second World War brought a halt to construction work. On cessation of hostilities in 1945, the Pullman Car Company set about the restoration of services as soon as possible and in 1949 work finally re-commenced on the new cars at the Birmingham Railway Carriage & Wagon workshops at Smethwick. A rare lamp of a design seldom seen.
Sold for: £1,000
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South African Railways brass Bunker Plate 4001, measuring 7 x 4. Ex SAR class GEA 4-8-2 + 2-8-4 Beyer-Garratt locomotive 4001. Built under the authority of the Ministry of Works, the fifty locomotives of this type, built in the UK by Beyer Peacock, were delivered to South Africa immediately after WWII.
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Poster, 'East Coast Havens, Lincolnshire, Motor Fishing Vessels at Boston' by Frank Mason, D/R size (25 x 40), 1950's. A wonderful, vibrant scene with many fishing vessels moored in the river and plenty of buildings in the background including the famous Boston 'Stump'. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region, printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £800
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Poster, 'Ely Cathedral - Where Hereward The Wake Made His Last Stand' by Lance Cattermole, D/R size (25 x 40), from 1959. An artist impression of Hereward The Wake in full fighting regalia and the wonderful cathedral in the background. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region, printed by Waterlow & Co. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £140
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Poster, Canadian Pacific Observation Car Service Through The Austrian Tyrol by Cyrus Cincinnati Cuneo (1879 - 1916, father of Terence Cuneo) D/R size (25 x 40), dating from around 1910. A beautiful execution showing a woman looking through the carriage window across a stunning lake. Mounted on linen, this extremely rare poster is in very good condition..
Sold for: £500
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Poster, 'Leicestershire' by John Francis Bee, D/R size (25 x 40). Image through a barn door of young boy and farmer in a farm yard with the village church in the background. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region in 1950, printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition and of considerable rarity. This is the only poster from Leicestershire known so far.
Sold for: £470
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GWR Poster, 'Buckfast Abbey Devon' by Claude Buckle, Q/R size (50 x 40), circa 1935. Superb view of the Abbey with rolling Devon countryside behind and Dartmoor in the distance. Published Paddington Station London W2, printed by William Brown & Co London. Centre fold and minor edge creasing.
Sold for: £1,100
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Poster, 'Aberystwyth - Where Holiday Fun Begins' by Harry Riley, BR D/R size (25 x 40). Vibrant image of couple with small dog on the cliffs overlooking the town and bay. Published by BR Western Region in 1959, printed by Ernest J Day. Very minor edge tears otherwise extremely good.
Sold for: £360
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Poster, 'Thornton Cleveleys - On the Lancashire Coast' by Geoff Sadler, D/R size (25 x 40). Interesting image of children on the beach with seafront helter skelter and amusement arcades in view. Published by BR LM Region in the early 1960's, printed by R B Macmillan. In excellent condition.
Sold for: £180
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Poster, 'The Enchanting River Dart - Travel by Rail to Totnes or Dartmouth thence by River Dart Company's Steamers' by Cecil King, D/R size (25 x 40). Panoramic view of the River, with steamer and village in the foothills in the distance. Published by BR Western Region in 1961, printed by Charles and Read. Excellent condition with centre fold.
Sold for: £160
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Poster, 'North Wales - Unsurpassed in the Variety of its Holidays Attractions' by Daphne Padden, D/R size (25 x 40). View of the Lledr Valley near Betws-y-Coed with a green DMU appearing through the trees on the right-hand side. Published by BR LM Region in 1959, printed by R B Macmillan. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £210
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Poster, 'Cardigan Bay Resorts - For glorious sea and country holidays' by Harry Riley, D/R size (25 x 40). Depicts family of 4 (mum, dad, daughter and son) strolling in the foreground with a map of the whole of the bay and railway lines behind. Published by BR Western Region, printed by R B Macmillan. A view minor edge nicks otherwise excellent.
Sold for: £200
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Poster, 'Teignmouth Is Devon' by Glenn Steward D/R size (25 x 40). Depicts Bathing Beauty holding a beach ball that has a map showing the railway line between Exeter and Torquay with Teignmouth in the centre; also children paddling in the background, a passing ship and a red cliff beyond. Published by BR Western Region, printed by Jordison and Co. Some edge tears and centre fold otherwise very good.
Sold for: £260
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Poster, 'Blackpool - and the pleasure's your - but be sure to go by train' by Greene, D/R size (25 x 40). An uncommon poster with a central view of the Tower with 10 small pictures around the periphery showing all the activities that the resort has to offer. Published by BR London Midland Region in the mid 1050's, printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £270
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LMS Bottle of Royal Scot Whisky with original label showing the rampant lions in red either side of the wording and 'LMS' beneath within a scroll. The bottle is full retaining original cork and believed to be an absolute rarity, probably from around the 1930's. The whisky alone must be of significant value!
Sold for: £210
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Original oil on canvas Painting 'Sun & Steam - 9F and Black 5 at Leeds' by Joe Townend, Guild of Railway Artists. An execution in Holbeck Roundhouse where the shafts of sunlight dances upon the grime and gloom. Tastefully mounted in a gilt frame, the canvas measures 40 x 32 and 44 x 36 including the frame.
Sold for: £320
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London & North Western & GW Joint, (Shrewsbury & Hereford Railway) Permanent Way Thunderer Whistle by J, Hudson & Co Birmingham. A rare example engraved one side ''L&NW & GW' and 'P.WAY 220' on the other. Makers name is on the lip. Complete with a waist-coat style chain. Excellent working condition.
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SER Station Wall Lamp with original glass and Lamp Tablet 'LYDD'. The interior reservoir is present and is complete with globe and reflector. This particular lamp was under the bridge at the end of the station and is totally unrestored with original paint. Lydd opened in 1881 and became Lydd Town in 1937. The station closed to passenger traffic March 1967 and for freight in October 1971. The station buildings still exist but sadly are derelict. A most attractive, desirable Lamp of significance.
Sold for: £700
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An LMS Seahorse pattern china Soup Bowl by Royal Cauldon, dating from 1933-35. The LMS was keen on exclusive patterns of crockery for its flagship hotels, and chose the Seahorse pattern for the new Midland Hotel, Morecambe, to complement the Marion Dorn mosaic in the hotel's foyer, and the Eric Gill sculptures on the front. BR sold the Midland in 1952 and transferred what remained of the crockery to its Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel.
Sold for: £110
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Totem, BR(M) SAWLEY JUNCTION, F/F. Ex Midland Railway station between Derby and Trent and the junction for Long Eaton, opened in 1888 renamed Sawley Junction for Long Eaton in 1933 & Long Eaton in 1968. A rare totem, that has only appeared at auction twice before. In good condition with excellent colour and shine and a couple of small chip repairs.
Sold for: £1,150
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GWR C/I Cabside Numberplate 9657. Ex GWR 0-6-0PT built Swindon 30/11/1946 and allocated to Shrewsbury where it remained until withdrawal on 30/04/1966. Cut up at Cashmore's, Great Bridge three months later. The plate is a little worse for wear having been broken in several places, has some loss and an attempt at 'fixing' has been made. Regardless, it is a survivor.
Sold for: £110
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GWR Nameplate FARNLEY HALL and Cabside. Ex GWR 4-6-0 Locomotive, built Swindon Works in August 1942 and upon introduction, was allocated to Worcester. Moved to Hereford and then spent time at Cardiff Canton. Final allocation was Gloucester Horton Road from where withdrawal took place in December 1963. Cut up at Cashmore's Newport in March 1964. Face polished rear ex loco, clear visible stay marks and stamped L 6943, signifying it was the Left hand plate. The Cabside appears in the next lot and the smokebox the lot after. NOTE: Farnley Hall is near Otley in Yorkshire, well outside GWR territory.
Sold for: £5,000
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A pair of Southern Railway Platform indicator boards, in original ex station condition, white on green. One has destinations Borough Green & Wrotham, Otford, Shoreham, Eynsford, Swanley, Herne Hill and Victoria. The other destinations Borough Green & Wrotham, St Mary Cray, Bromley South and Victoria.
Sold for: £250
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Midland Railway C/I Lamp Post with a 'Mexican Hat' style lamp affixed. The base is nicely embossed with the company name and the whole thing appears to be around 12' - 14' tall. It is fixed into the ground at a property near Severn Tunnel Junction station. The Vendor is responsible for isolating from the electric supply and the Buyer is responsible for uplift from the ground and subsequent removal. The vendor has offered to arrange a local tradesman to take out of ground at Buyers cost.
Sold for: £200
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Nameplate THE DONCASTER POSTMAN. Ex Class 08 Diesel Shunter D3729, built Crewe Works 1958 and allocated to 64A St. Margarets, Re-numbered 08562 in November 1973 whilst allocated to Gateshead and was withdrawn in December 1981. Stored at Heaton and then Swindon Works an eventually reinstated and allocated to Neville Hill, Leeds, in February 1985. In March 1985 it was transferred to Doncaster and was named THE DONCASTER POSTMAN in November of that year. Numbered CT 83 it saw use at Dollands Moor, Channel Tunnel, from November 1993. Finally withdrawn in January 1994 and disposed of at Old Oak Common in August 1997. The plate measures 41
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Cyldon Oscillating Cylinder Engine Model No 13/4, Made in England. Methylated Spirit operated, 12 x 4 x 5 in original box although this has become rather aged. Also, a live steam model of a Stuart Turner Stationary Boiler with a cylindrical attachment containg a lever-type pump. Untested by us.
Sold for: £160
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Hot Air mini Engines, qty 3 all of which did work but have not been tested recently. Interesting little items, each having its own meths burner. Together with a Scott Vacuum Engine construction kit, believed a complete set of castings and instructions for the beginner.Untested by us.
Sold for: £430
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GWR brass Lever Leads, a set of 12 that came from Eastern United Colliery in the Forest of Dean. Together with a couple of oval Lever Plates 1 DOWN DISTANT and 2 GATE BOLT and a pair of red & green from the same box. The Lever Leads are all early GWR pattern (a couple have been repaired by BR) and range from a 3 '13 SIDING SAFETY' to a 10
Sold for: £290
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Webb & Thompson Single Line Staff with brass plates at one end showing the section ILMINSTER - CHARD. Ex GWR Branch line from Taunton to Chard which branched off the main line at Creech Junction. It then joined the L&SWR branch from Chard Junction. Closed to Passengers 10th September 1962 completely 6th July 1964.
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Sold for: £400
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Posters 'Royal Blue', a pair. Each has image in top quarter, the bottom being blank for attachment of notices/alterations etc. The first has a wonderful image of a Bristol single decker in full Royal Blue regalia and has printed beneath 'The Western National Omnibus Co Ltd - The Southern National Omnibus Ltd'. The second has 'New Timings - New Destinations' logo with a more modern bus image at the bottom. Both are 30 x 20 and in excellent condition.
Sold for: £50
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LMS Signal Box Board BROMSGROVE. From the up platform Signal Box at the foot of the famous Lickey Incline. The wooden board with cast letters measures 58 in length and although it only retains the top beading and is a little worse for wear, it is the board that appears in many photographs taken of banking engines passing it on the long haul up the incline. The ex Midland Railway box had 36 levers and closed in 1969. Some original maroon paint is clearly visible.
Sold for: £520
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South Eastern Railway 12 inch Oak cased fusee drop dial clock supplied circa 1890 by Gillett and Baxter of London. The quality chain driven English fusee movement of typical London style has rectangular plates which are held together by turned tapered pillars, these characteristics point to a clock manufactured in the period 1880-1890. The front plate is scratched with the number 722 and the back plate is stamped with the SER cartouche and G&B. The pendulum rod and bob are also stamped with the number 722. The original white enamel screen printed and hand painted dial displaying bold Roman numerals and the legend, S.R John Walker 1, South Molton St London 722.S.E, the rear of the dial is also stamped 722 A traditional English drop dial clock case manufactured from oak with a one piece turned convex surround affixed to the back box by two battens with four tapered pegs, the back box is of traditional mid to late 19TH century design with one side access door and a bottom door with the lock removed and replaced with an ornate Brass turn. The drop of the case features an oak veneer showing the Medullary rays of this type of wood the rear of the case has been branded SER and also stamped 722SE. The side door retains its original SER brass numberplate 722. The Southern clock records show that this clock was originally supplied to Canterbury West Booking Office then later transferred to Canterbury Tonfold crossing and finished its railway life at Lancing Works Progress Office. A wonderful clock in full working order complete with pendulum and key.
Sold for: £1,700
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Totem, BR(W) WESTON MILTON, F/F. Opened as Weston Milton Halt in 1933, it was situated between Worle and Weston-S-Mare General station near to Locking Moor Road. A rare totem that has never appeared either publicly or privately for sale, in good condition with a good shine and a couple of small repaired face chips.
Sold for: £1,500
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GWR & LMS Joint Poster 'Cheltenham Spa - A Beautiful Resort In The Heart Of The Cotswolds' by C.H. Birtwhistle, D/R size (25 x 40). A stunning panorama of the town and countryside taken from the Devil's Chimney viewpoint. Printed in 1939 by Jordison & Co. Extremely good condition with just one small edge nick and folds.
Sold for: £600
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Poster ' London - See Britain By train' by Donald Blake, D/R size (25 x 40). Depicts 5 pageantry images of the Tower, Horseguards, Queens Coach etc. Published by BR London Midland Region in 1960 and printed by Baynard Press. Version was issued for the American market with New York, Chicago and Los Angeles above BR logo. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £190
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Poster, 'Lavenham, Suffolk' by Edward Wesson, D/R size (25 x 40). A serene village scene from the 1950's with children and locals outside the olde worlde shops. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region and printed by Jordison & Co. A second version was issued later with a local map in the lower panel. Excellent condition..
Sold for: £340
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Poster, 'The Master Cutler' dated 1961, semi pictorial, D/R size (25 x 40). A superb poster with much more visual impact than the usual 'named train' poster. In addition to the Railway Coat of Arms, both Sheffield and London badges appear either side of the timings. Published by British Railways Eastern Region, printed by Waterlow & Sons. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £200
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Poster, 'Visit The Ancient City Of Lincoln' by Allanson Hick, D/R size (25 x 40). Map style poster with the city heraldic Coat of Arms and detailed map of the central streets and historic landmarks. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region in 1950, printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £50
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Poster, 'Southend-on-Sea, Westcliff-on-Sea Leigh-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay, Shoeburyness' by Kenneth Steel, D/R size (25 x 40). A colourful image of the Sun Shelter at the Cliffs Gardens in Westcliff-on-Sea, with Southend pier, yachts and coastline beyond. Published in 1960 by the Railway Executive Eastern Region and printed by Jarrold & Sons. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £200
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Poster, 'Map Of Lincolnshire' by M Simms, D/R size (25 x 40). Typical map in this style with small images of landmarks and famous people associated with the various towns of the county. Published by BR Eastern Region from the early 1960's, printed by Jordison & Co. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £45
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Poster, '1953 Coronation - God Save The Queen -British Railways Pay Their Loyal Tributes To Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II' by Shep, D/R size (25 x 40). The image is dominated by the lion & unicorn coat of arms. Published by British Railways Eastern Region, printed by Baynard Press. Identical versions were published by the other BR regions.
Sold for: £95
267
Poster, 'East Coast Havens, Suffolk - Grain Ships on the Orwell' by Frank Mason, D/R size (25 x 40). Stunning image of a smaller sail trawler, a larger sailing ship and an even larger ship. Published by the Railway Executive Eastern Region in 1955, printed by Stafford & Co. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £900
275
GWR C/I Cabside Numberplate 9742. Ex 0-6-0PT built Swindon Works 31st January 1935. Saw service at Wellington and Oxley before moving to South Wales in the late 1950's. Withdrawn from Neath in September 1964 and cut up a month later at Swindon. Face cleaned of paint, rear clean ex loco.
Sold for: £290
278
Buckinghamshire Railway 12 inch, drop dial, fusee Trunk Clock supplied to the Railway in 1850 by the world renowned Thwaites and Reed of London. The movement number 'T&R 11085' can be traced from the Thwaites and Reed records and these confirm the origin. The case is made from mahogany with a wonderful, flame mahogany veneer to the front. The substantial brass, chain driven fusee movement in fully restored and in fine working condition has the traditional ringed pillars associated with T&R and is also stamped on the front plate 'T&R 11085'. The dial has been repainted by the Western Region post 1948. Additionally, whilst acquiring typical GWR / BR-W broad spade hands, it was also fitted with a BR-W ivorine plate 'BR-WR 4833'. The clock was confirmed by the vendor as having come from Bicester London Road station and this certainly fits in with the Thwaites records as they supplied a clock in 1850 to this location. Possibly one of the earliest Railway Clocks to appear at auction and certainly the first confirmed Buckinghamshire Railway example
Sold for: £1,900
281
GWR Brass Cabside Numberplate 2807. Ex GWR 2-8-0 Heavy Freight Locomotive, built Swindon Works in October 1905 and initially allocated to the London area. Had a long spell at Tyseley followed by a similar spell at Hereford and Worcester. It then moved to South Wales being at Ebbw Junction and Pontypool Road. This was followed by a period at Newton Abbot before final allocation to Severn Tunnel Junction. Withdrawn from there in March 1963, it was sent to Barry Scrapyard where it languished for 17 years before rescue by the Cotswold Steam Preservation Limited. The loco is now at the GWR Toddington.
Sold for: £1,100
282
A display of items from Severn Tunnel Junction Signal Box mounted on a wooden board. Comprises :- two different, wood cased Block Bells of GWR origin; a 1948 wood cased Block Instrument and an array of traffolite Signal Lever Plates including 'Down Tunnel Line Facing'; 'Down Tunnel Line Starting and 'Bay Starting To up Tunnel Line'. Also 'Severn Tunnel West Tunnel Lines' traffolite shelf plate.
Sold for: £330
285
GWR C/I Signal Box Name Board PANTEG & COEDYGRIC JCT SIGNAL BOX. The box controlled the lines to Hafodyrynys and Blaenafon and also those running into the Pontypool Road Railway sheds and yards. Measuring 9' 4 in length, part painted, possibly by the Railway. (To be removed on the day)
Sold for: £160
288
Single line steel and brass Key Token engraved both sides RUFFORD JCT - MANSFIELD COLLY JCT No 13. Ex Midland Railway Mansfield to Southwell line commenced April 1929 when Rufford Colliery Junction and Mansfield Colliery Sidings signal boxes were renamed Rufford Junction and Mansfield Colliery Junction. Ceased when Rufford Junction signal box closed in June 1968 and the section became Mansfield Colliery Junction to Rufford Colliery with associated signal boxes. Ex box condition.
Sold for: £45
290
BR(M) Totem MILES PLATTING, F/F, wall fixing variety. Ex LYR station between Manchester Victoria and Newton Heath, junction for Rochdale and Staleybridge. It opened in January 1844 and closed in May 1995. In excellent condition and complete with original wooden brackets. This is the first time one of this type has been seen and offered for sale as wall mounted totems at this station are not recorded in any of the reference books. Se standard FF version elsewhere in this auction.
Sold for: £402
291
GWR C/I Cabside Numberplate 'GWR 78'. Ex Rhymney Railway 'P class' 0-6-2T originally numbered R35 built 1921 by Hudswell Clarke works number 1443. First allocated to Rhymney, it saw a spell at Barry and finally Cardiff East Dock. It was the last RR loco to be withdrawn in August 1955 from Cardiff East Dock. Face repainted, rear original.
Sold for: £750
292
Original Oil Painting 'Royal Scot 6148 The Manchester Regiment at Whitmore Troughs 1946' by Gerald Broom, Guild Of Railway Artists. A magnificent execution of this unrebuilt loco in black livery and a rake of maroon coaches picking up water as it passes a couple of P.Way workers. Measures 20
Sold for: £1,500
296
Great Western Railway /Neath & Brecon Railway 12 inch drop dial fusee Trunk Clock supplied to the Railway circa 1850-1860 ex Nantyglo. The case is made from mahogany with a wonderful, flame mahogany veneer to the front and filled in curved bow tie lenticle window, this was probably done when it was numbered (see below). The fine brass fusee movement in fully restored and in full working condition has very early shaped shoulders and tapered ringed pillars and is stamped 8488 and scratched 446 on the backplate, the movement characteristics point to a movement of the period 1850-1860. The dial has been repainted by the GWR probably in 1922 when the clock acquired its GWR numberplate 446 and possibly the standard GWR broad spade hands. This clock number is mentioned in Ian Lyman
Sold for: £2,000
299
LNER 9 x 5 Worksplate No 2561 Doncaster Works 1925. Ex 4-6-2 Gresley A3 Pacific No 60062 MINORU. Built May 1925 under works number 1617 it was originally numbered 2561, later 530. Allocated primarily at Kings Cross, Grantham and New England. Withdrawn from New England in December 1962. The racehorse 'Minoru' was owned by King Edward VII and was the winner of both the Derby and the 2000 Guineas in 1909.
Sold for: £720
300
GWR Nameplate TWINEHAM COURT. Ex GWR 4-6-0 Passenger Locomotive numbered 2952, built Swindon Works in March 1913. First shed allocation was Cardiff Canton. Outside steam pipes fitted May 1932. In August 1950 its final allocation was Severn Tunnel Junction from where withdrawal took place in September 1951. Only 25 of the 'Saint Class' locos were named after Courts and only a handful have ever come to market. This particular one has been with the same, ex Severn Tunnel Junction Driver, since purchased from BR. Interestingly, Twineham Court is outside GWR territory being near Burgess Hill in Surrey.
Sold for: £8,000
302
A quantity of interesting items to include:- a GWR stamped Gas Burner of very early design; L&NWR Ticket Nippers; L&NWR Carriage Key; Midland Railway Scriber; Wick Trimming Scissors; Paychecks qty 4 - GER Traffic - LMSR Leeds - LNER West Riding Loco - GWR Refreshment Dept.; an oval brass plate incised 'Sig Dept Strat-on-Avon; a similar circular incised 'Cirencester B'; oval brass 'Oil Stores Derby' and a GWR Key Tag 'Lamp Hut'..
Sold for: £50
303
London & North Eastern Railway fully engraved Worksplate No 1568 Doncaster 1923. Ex A3 4-6-2 Pacific Locomotive ROYAL LANCER. Originally numbered 4476, it later became 506 and then 107 which precluded the BR number 60107. Allocations were varied, initially at Grantham but swapping regularly to Kings Cross and back. In 1950 it saw service at Leicester for a while and ended its days at New England from where withdrawal took place in September 1963. The plate is mounted on a wooden board, constructed by fitters at Top Shed where the original owner, well known top link driver Reg Clark worked. Above the plate is a small brass cab plate 'Coasting Cut Off - When The Regulator is Closed At Speeds Exceeding 25 MPH The Gear Must Be Put At 25% Cut Off (5
Sold for: £4,000
311
Worksplate, London & North Eastern Railway 1064 N.B. Loco Co. 1946. Ex Thompson B1 4-6-0 Locomotive numbered 61064. Built in 1946 under works number 25820, the loco was allocated to Keith for a while but transferred to Carlisle to see out its days. Scrapped at Cowlairs in July 1963. The plate has been cleaned but the knocks and marks are ever present as are the mounting bolt marks.
Sold for: £230
317
Road Sign 'Crossing No Gates' depicting a 4-6-0 Loco with most beads intact. Makers name 'Gowshall Ltd London WC1. Complete with original brackets, 21 x 12. Small crack but a very rare version introduced after the 1933 traffic act, superseded by the normal 0-6-0 style. Original condition.
Sold for: £200
319
A pair of British Railways Letterpress Posters the first of which is urging Passengers to use their rail service and advertising 'Day Return Fares from Wadebridge' with fares to Bodmin; Launceston; Padstow; St Austell; Exeter; Looe; Plymouth and Truro. The second is the 'Public Notice Withdrawal of Passenger Services Okehampton - Bude/Halwill - Wadebridge from 3rd October 1966, listing a further 17 stations to close. Mounted back to back in polythene, this is truly an historic pair of posters from the 'Withered Arm'. Both in extremely good condition.
Sold for: £130
323
British Railways 'Lion-holding-Wheel' alloy crest as fitted to a BR/EE 25kv Bo-Bo Class 86 Electric Locomotive that operated the London Midland Region, West Coast Main Line between Manchester, Liverpool and London Euston. Mounted on a wooden display board, it is in ex loco condition. The accompanying paperwork supplied to the vendor by the British Railways Board upon presentation, includes reference to E3164 and shows a photograph with crest location clearly visible. However, the vendor does not purport that this particular crest is that shown in the photograph.
Sold for: £500
346
Original oil on canvas Painting of Barmouth and Cader Idris by recognised Victorian landscape Artist Walter Reeves. Late 19th century execution with boats in the foreground and the famous bridge, long before the 'swing bridge' was built, in the centre and Cader Idris as a backdrop. On the extreme right is a wisp of steam from a train that has crossed from Barmouth. Canvas size 16 x 24
Sold for: £400
351
LNER Poster, 'Montrose - Sea Bathing - Golf - Tennis - Express Trains via Forth and Tay Bridges by Austin Cooper, D/R size (25 x 40). This rare poster shows the town statue and church with an old fisher woman trading her wares and a single period vehicle parked outside a shop. Published by the LNER in 1925 and printed by McCorquodale & Co. Folds otherwise excellent.
Sold for: £120
353
Poster, 'Lytham St Annes by Johnston, D/R size (25 x 40). Serene view of holiday makers on the beach with yachts on the sea in the background. Published by the Railway Executive LM Region in the 1950's, printed by London Lithographic Co. Excellent condition just a view extremely minor edge tears.
Sold for: £290
354
Poster, 'Brecknockshire - Travel by train' by Jack Merriot, D/R size (25 x 40). This depicts the Usk at Brecon with a fisherman trying his luck with ruined Brecon Castle and the hills as the backdrop. Published by BR Western Region, printed by Waterlow and Sons. Excellent condition.
Sold for: £300
355
Poster, 'Barmouth - Queen of the Cambrian Coast' by Henry Stringer, D/R size (25 x 40). View of the town and bay with a woman in traditional welsh costume sat beside the foxgloves in the foreground. Published by BR Western Region in 1962, printed by Jordison & Co. Two tiny edge nicks on the left and centre fold otherwise excellent.
358
Poster, 'Royal Deeside - See Scotland by Train, by Kenneth Steel, D/R size (25 x 40). Depicts Balmoral Castle - the Highland home of Britain's Royal Family, a famous and collectable poster. Published by BR Scottish Region in 1951, printed by Jarrold & Sons. Very minor edge crinkling otherwise excellent.
Sold for: £230
359
LMS Poster, 'The Antrim Coast Road - Ireland for Holidays ' by Norman Wilkinson, D/R size (25 x 40). Depicts a vibrant image of a rocky outcrop on the coastal road. One of a series by Wilkinson issued around 1925 promoting Irish Holidays. Bottom border has been trimmed by approximately one inch. Folds and slight edge crinkling otherwise very good.
Sold for: £150
378
Great Eastern Railway 8 inch mahogany cased dial clock supplied by Seth Thomas of Connecticut America circa 1900. The clock retains its original hands and spun brass bezel, but has lost its original GER ivorine numberplate. The dial has been re written in LNER times and the number 2003 has been applied sometime after. The LNER clock records show that clock No 2003 was in use at Hilgay Signal box which was on the line between Ely and Kings Lynn. The Clock is not working and will certainly need some professional repairs.
Sold for: £180
381
Stevengraph Woven In Silk 'The Present Time - 60 Miles An Hour' Woven in Silk by Thomas Stevens, Inventor and Manufacturer, Coventry and London (Registered). Originally issued in 1879 at the York Exhibition and called 'Stephensons Triumph', this one was produced in 1879 and depicts LORD HOWE with 2 Coaches. Measures approximately 5
Sold for: £260
390
BR(W) Totem SEVERN TUNNEL JUNCTION, F/F with the word 'Junction' in the lower panel. Ex GWR station on the Welsh side of the tunnel, once site of the large Motive Power Depot. Extremely good colour and shine just a few chips not affecting the lettering and some edge rust, otherwise a wonderful totem that has not been on the market for over 10 years.
Sold for: £1,500
408
Nameplate PELSALL 994 - 1994 with steam train embossed above. Ex Ruston Hornsby DE165/DL7 built 1961 for the NCB Whitwell Colliery. Sold to the Chasewater Railway in 1979 where at some point this Nameplate was attached. In 2008 it was sold to the Titley Junction Railway and in 2011 it went to the Cambrian Railway. Measuring 20
Sold for: £100
410
BR(M) Totem MILES PLATTING, F/F. Ex LYR station between Manchester Victoria and Newton Heath, junction for Rochdale and Staleybridge. It opened in January 1844 and closed in May 1995. In good condition and complete with original brackets, some face chips which could easily be repaired. See the rarer version elsewhere in this auction.
Sold for: £310
417
G.P.O. Brass Cased Drum Clock with second hand. Stamped G.P.O. on case rear together with the identification CG 24 235 No.1. A heavy clock with a good quality, English Astral movement which is in full working order. The enamelled dial has no cracks and the case retains its original gimbal pins. These pins allowed the clock to rotate under movement. Probably from a Railway Travelling Post Office Carriage. A rare clock.
430
BR(S) Totem SURBITON, F/F, light green. Ex L&SWR station between Wimbledon and Esher and also between Clapham Junction and West Byfleet. A station with an interesting history being built in 1838 and named Kingston. In 1852 it became Kingston Junction and in 1863 became Kingston & Surbiton. It finally lost the Kingston element of the name in 1867 becoming simply Surbiton. Good colour and shine, some edge re-painting and minor defects otherwise very good.
Sold for: £230
439
Signal Box Ivorine Shelf Plate TO BAYSTON HILL, from one of the Shrewsbury boxes south of the station on the Hereford line. Together with a GWR ivorine Shelf Plate WORCESTER JOINT STATION BOX UP PLATFORM LINE. Also with this lot, a framed and glazed, hand written GWR Telephone Card between Swindon Exchange and Brimscombe East Box.
Sold for: £65
456
GPO Posters, qty 4 comprising: 'The Journey Of A Letter (with a blue diesel Class 40 in the centre); 'Post Office Tower' by Peter Battersby showing a cut-away image of the Tower with descriptions; 'Can You Spot What Is Wrong'; Post Office Telecommunications Service' showing map of the world with all the telecoms connections dated January 1969. Al in various sizes and exceptional condition.
Sold for: £20
468
Miscellany of smaller items comprising: GWR scroll lettering Detonator Canister plus a brass plated BR example; a large, double barrel Flare Lamp and a couple of smaller single example; LMS floral Teapot with chipped spout; SER Clothes Brush; x3 Guards Whistles, an Abtus Void Meter; GWR canvas Cash Bag marked 'NEWENT'; an Oil Can; a couple of Pocketwatch Cases; x3 LMS Lever Plates; GWR Leather folding Wallet; LNER Telephone Circuit Church Fenton - Wetherby; GWR Paper Spike; BR Lion-holding-Wheel Transfer on board; enamel sign 'Safe Working Load 5 CWT and a few sundry items. Together with Miscellaneous paper Notices & Books, a quantity. Of note, a L&NWR framed and glazed Signal Box Door Notice; Evesham Best Kept Station Certificate dated 1949; GWR Gardens & Stations and a similar Travelling Facilities; RCH Livestock Handbook; E&WJ Telegraph Notice; GWR Truck Label; SECR Handbill Cheap Tickets; TVR Dividend Certificate; Hand written Ledgers from Ashton Under Hill and Hinton; x2 Signal Registers from Bishops Cleeve and Winchcombe, plus other books of less significance.
Sold for: £150
473
L&SWR 'pawn shaped' Paperweight together with a couple of unmarked similar. Also, an interesting Quill Holder, sadly not marked but came from Eastleigh Works as did a further 3 items showing Repaired Eastleigh Locomotive Works. Finally a couple of Pullman Saucers by Ridgway, plain black and white and a few sundry buttons/badges and LSWR Pencil accompany.
Sold for: £90
512
BR(S) enamel 'NEXT TRAIN' with a central clock having a manual winding mechanism, beneath which there is a circular, rotating portion that can be turned to either 'Rear Train' or 'Front Train'. The main body is green text and clock numbers on a white ground. The circular portion is white lettering on a red ground. Measures 25 x 12 and is in excellent condition with just very minor edge chipping. Ex London Bridge Station.
Sold for: £320
1001
Smokebox Numberplate 30325. Ex LSWR Drummond 0-6-0 Class 700, built June 1897 by Dubs & Co Glasgow. Nicknamed 'Black Motors', this one spent most, if not all its working life at Guildford. It was withdrawn in December 1962 and cut up at Eastleigh in March 1963. Has the BR Triangle on rear and is basically clean, ex loco condition.
Sold for: £600