Myers Grove School
Wood Lane, Sheffield 6
Auction 15th June 2002 at
11.00am Viewing 15th June 2002 from 7.30am
till 11.00am
MAIN AUCTION CATALOGUE
LOTS 1 TO 550
POSTAL AUCTION LOTS 551
TO END
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illustrated items have a * after the Lot number
1* A
BR(NE) tangerine enamel DIRECTION-SIGN “LONDESBOROUGH ROAD STATION” with
‘British Railways’ totem logo and feathered directional arrow. Flanged,
28”x13”, with only a couple of tiny face blemishes and flange chips. A fine,
deep colour and gloss. An extremely rare, possibly unique, sign from the
Scarborough ex NER station opened as “Scarborough Excursion” in June 1908,
renamed on 1st June 1933, and closed on 4th July 1966,
the last train having called there on 25th August 1963. (See Lot
499).
2* A
magnificent and ornate Great Eastern Railway silver-plated biscuit barrel, by
Elkington. Complete with a hinged lid with finial, wide base and three ball
feet, it clearly displays the “GER” intertwined script lettering and dragon’s
wing crest on the side. The lid and the body display bands of leaves and fruit.
Circular 5¼” diameter, 7½” tall and replated to superb condition. NSB.
3* A
WORKSPLATE “Dubs & Co. No. 3512 Glasgow Locomotive Works 1897”. As carried
by the LSWR ‘700 Goods’ class 0-6-0, LSW 689, that emerged from Works in March
1897. These engines were used mainly for freight work and light duties. It was
superheated in January 1923, becoming SR E689, then SR 689, and finally BR
30689. Latterly based at Feltham and Exmouth Junction, it was withdrawn from
there in November 1962 and cut up at Eastleigh in February 1964. Diamond cast
brass, 13½”x5½”, polished and repainted.
4* A
CARRIAGE-PRINT “Direct Electric Services. London-Brighton”, by Richard Ward. A
fine view of a 6-PUL unit crossing the Ouse Viaduct, Sussex, from the Southern
Region (B) series. A scarce print in an original type, glazed frame. A minor
tear at the top margin does not detract.
5* A
TOTEM “NEW MILLS CENTRAL”. BR(M) maroon, fully-flanged. A minor face chip and
some flange chipping, but a good deep colour and gloss. An ex GC/Mid station,
between Chinley and Marple, opened as “New Mills” in 1865 and renamed in
1952. A scarce totem that has only
appeared twice in Auction.
6* A
Lancashire Derbyshire & East Coast Railway circular saltglaze inkwell with
four top pen holes. The sloping side, of broad brown and pink panels, is
lettered in black “LD & ECR”. 3” diameter across the rim, 3½” diameter
across the base, and 1½” tall. In very good condition with only a couple of chips
underneath. A very rare item indeed. Note The LD & ECR opened in
1896 to operate a line from Chesterfield Market Place station to Lincoln, and
branches. It amalgamated with the GCR in 1907.
7* A
Great Northern Railway wood-cased ‘Up Line/Down Line’ crossing indicator, the
two dials with centrally pivoted pointers lettered in black “Train In Section”;
“Train Approaching Section”. (12”x10”x5” tall, good original condition);
together with a GNR wood-cased switch-out box, the sliding lid stamped “75.
GNR.Tele.” A brass end handle, and six brass terminals on either side
(10½”x5½”x5½” tall, good original condition).
8* A
Scottish North Eastern Railway large silver, rectangular bandolier buckle
lettered “SNER” and surrounded by a thistle and leaf design. 3½”x1½”, in
original condition. Exceedingly rare. NSB.(See Lot 539) Note The SNER
was formed by an amalgamation of the Scottish Midland Junction Railway and the
Aberdeen Railway in 1856. It operated the line from Perth to Aberdeen, and
branches, and amalgamated with the Caledonian Railway in 1866.
9* A
Southern Railway enamel TARGET station sign “DURRINGTON ON SEA”. Hole and edge
chip repairs only and still mounted on its original back-board. 36”. A very rare
Target (only twice in Auction) from the ex SR station, between Worthing and
Arundel, opened in 1937.
10 A
SHEDPLATE 24G (Skipton February 1957-September 1963). Face-restored only.
11* A
WORKS NUMBERPLATE “London & North Eastern Railway 5362 Gorton Works 1906”.
As carried by the ex Great Central Railway 8B Class 4-4-2 Atlantic, GCR 362,
built at Gorton in June 1906. It became LNER 5362 Class C4 on 23rd
May 1925, was superheated in March 1928, renumbered LNER 2924 on 30th
August 1946, and was finally withdrawn from Boston on 30th January
1948. A rare survivor! Oval cast brass, 9”x5”, face-polished and repainted
only.
12* A
Midland Great Western Railway of Ireland small cast-iron gate notice lettered
“MGWR. Notice. Any Person Opening And Neglecting To Shut This Gate Incurs A
Penalty Of 40 Shillings”. Rectangular with scalloped corners, 11¾”x7½”,
repainted a long time ago. A Grade 1 sign not seen before, recovered from
source just after the War. Note The MGWR opened in 1847 to operate a
line from Dublin to Galway and Sligo. It was grouped into the Great Southern
Railway in 1924.
13* A
TOTEM “KEMSLEY HALT”. BR(S) dark green, fully-flanged. Virtually mint. An ex
Southern Railway station, between Sittingbourne and Queensborough on the north
Kent coast. THIS TOTEM HAS NEVER SEEN SOLD IN AUCTION OR PRIVATELY TO OUR
KNOWLEDGE.
14* A
North Eastern Railway fireman’s black leather helmet complete with its full
Company title brass badge, ornate brass chinstrap bosses, and brass bands to
the peak. No chin-strap, otherwise excellent. NSB.
15* A
SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “6924”. As carried by the ex GWR ‘4900 Hall’ 4-6-0
“GRANTLEY HALL” built at Swindon in August 1941 under Lot 340 at a cost of
£5,600. She was named in May 1947. A Stafford Road engine until 1949; she moved
to Leamington, Oxley in 1953; Oxford in 1955; Reading in 1959, and Oxford again
in 1964 from where she was withdrawn in October 1965 after running 774,155
miles. The Hall is 5 miles west of Ripon, North Yorkshire. The plate is
face-repainted only.
16 A
London & South Western Railway inspector’s small 3-aspect HANDLAMP. The
body is stamped “LSWR” (scratched) and “SR”, the reducing-cone “LSWR”. Complete
with its SR (marked) vessel and brass/ceramic burner; reflector, and all
glasses. Stripped of paint. In fine, original condition.
17* A
GWR 8” dial roundhead fusee wall-clock in a mahogany case, bearing its original
“GWR 2347” ivorine plate. The original dial is lettered “GWR”, and has ghost
letters “Kay & Co Makers”. Complete with pendulum, winding-key, and in full
working order. A desirable and rare GWR clock.
18* A
WAGONPLATE “MOS.41”. Rectangular cast-iron with scalloped corners, 10¼”x6”,
face-repainted only. Barrow-in-Furness Steelworks were owned by the Barrow
Haematite Steel Company Ltd. In 1938 the Works were taken over by the Ministry
of Supply, ready for the War, and all the wagons were replated with M.O.S.
numbers. Very rare.
19* A
Sutton Miniature Railway original gold leaf garter arms transfer mounted on
board. 11¾”x12¾”. Mint. Note The Sutton Miniature Railway was a 15”
gauge line in Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield, and had four steam locomotives. It
was closed in 1962 and put into store, but is currently being resurrected and
rebuilt at the Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway.
20* A
LOCOMOTIVE PLATE “This Engine Was On Loan To R.O.D. 1917.1919 France”. Oval
engraved brass, 10½”x6”, face-polished only. About 80 Midland Railway Kirtley
0-6-0’s of the “700 Standard Goods” Class were called up for R.O.D. service in
France (and a few more worked on the LSWR). They became LMS locomotives in the
27xx Series, and these plates were fitted to the cabside. Extremely rare.
21* A
London & North Western Railway circular silver-plated fruit bowl in a
decorative fretted design and on a pedestal foot. The top centre clearly
displays the full Company title Britannia crest. 9” diameter, 3” tall, and in
excellent condition. Very special.
22* A
TOTEM “CHURCH STRETTON”. BR(W) chocolate and cream, fully-flanged. A few minor
flange chips well repaired. An ex Shrewsbury and Hereford Joint Railway
station, between Shrewsbury and Craven Arms, opened in 1914 to replace an
earlier station opened in 1852. A VERY RARE TOTEM THAT HAS ONLY APPEARED ONCE
BEFORE IN AUCTION (in 1987!).
23 A
‘Cathedrals’ Wedgwood dessert-plate “Peterborough Cathedral”. Second series.
Illustration courtesy of the LNER. Mint.
24 A
SHEDPLATE 84C (Banbury 1950-September 1963, Truro September 1963-October 1965).
Unrestored.
25 A
GWR cast-iron CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “4616”. As carried by the GWR ‘8750 Class’
0-6-0PT built at Swindon in April 1942 under Lot 330 at a cost of £3,451. A
Collett design, these locos were the workhorses of the GWR, used on shunting
and pilot duties, freights, local passenger and banking. Initially a Cardiff
East Docks loco, then Merthyr (in 1953), she was TRANSFERRED TO THE SOUTHERN on
14th June 1959 to be based at Dover, Basingstoke, Nine Elms,
Weymouth, Salisbury and Exmouth Junction before withdrawal in October 1964. The
plate is repainted.
26* A
Midland Railway large and ornate silver-plated large fish-serving fork, with 5
prongs. The front and back of the main blade are decorated with a design which
incorporates, on the back, the seahorse of the Midland Hotel Morecambe. The
handle is top-marked with the “Midland Railway Hotels” logo. 10” long. Superb
condition. Note The Midland Hotel Morecambe was acquired by the Midland
Railway in 1871 and sold by BR in 1952. Still extant. It did of course sport
the famous ‘seahorse’ china, latterly transferred to the Kyle of Lochalsh
Hotel.
27* A
Caledonian Railway station double-sided wall sign. An ornate cast-iron frame
enclosing a blue on white enamel centre lettered “General Waiting Room”.
30”x30”. Unrestored.
28* A
SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “45567”. As carried by the ex LMS ‘Jubilee’ Class 5XP
(later 6P) 4-6-0 “SOUTH AUSTRALIA” built by the North British Locomotive’s Hyde
Park Works as Works No. 24125 in August 1934. It was named on 16th
March 1936, and eventually became BR 45567 in November 1948. Latterly an Edge
Hill and Crewe North engine, it ended its days at Llandudno Junction from where
it was withdrawn in January 1965 to be cut up by Cashmores of Great Bridge in
May. The plate is face-repainted only.
29* A
(Preston & Longridge) cast-iron gate/look up and down the line cast-iron
sign (LYR pattern) titled “Lancashire & Yorkshire London & North
Western Joint Lines”. 23½”x20½”. Face-repainted only. Very rare.
30 A
WORKSPLATE “LMS Built 1933 Derby” (engraved date). As carried by a Class 4P
(later Class 4) 2-6-4T in the LMS series 2385 to 2423, which became BR 42385 to
42423. Designed by Fowler, these were extremely useful and handsome engines.
Mainly used on secondary duties, they could perform well on express passenger
trains. They were allocated to depots on all the Regions of British Railways.
Oval cast brass, 10”x6”, in ex-loco condition with a little wear to the
bolt-holes.
31 A
Great Central Railway glass inkwell clearly etched “GCR” in large serif
capitals on the side. Complete with stopper. 3” diameter. VGC.
32* A
Midland Railway signalbox wood-cased pegging block instrument in fine, original
condition, and still bearing inside its Midland Railway test label dated 1913.
The hipped roof is clearly stamped “M R Co” (twice). This instrument was located
in the Southend area.
33* A
TOTEM “SHENSTONE”. BR(M) maroon, fully-flanged. In very good condition except
that it is not as glossy as it could be. An ex LNWR station, on the Sutton
Coldfield to Lichfield line, opened in 1884. THIS RARE TOTEM HAS ONLY APPEARED
ONCE IN AUCTION BEFORE.
34 A
LNER cast-iron DOORPLATE “Booking Hall” (2 lines). 14½”x4½”, in original
paintwork.
35 A
Southern Railway steel single-line key token “Stoke Junction-Allhallows.4”. A
section, closed in 1961, on the line from Rochester to the North Kent coast. In
completely original condition.
36* A
CARRIAGE-PRINT “Lake Windermere. Lake District”, by David Cobb. A serene view
of the beautiful lake with its yachts and rowing boats, from the LMR Series. In
a glazed frame. Mint. Not common.
37* A
Terence Cuneo signed limited edition print “City of London”. Painted March
1993. No. 581 of 850 copies. It shows No. 46245 with an Up Caledonian leaving
Primrose Hill Tunnel on the run into Euston in the 1950’s. Accompanied by its original
Certificate of Authentication. Framed and glazed, 33”x27”. Mint.
38* A
WORKSPLATE “Great Central Rly Builders 1908 Gorton Works”. As carried by a GCR
Class 9J 0-6-0, one of Nos. 319, 320, 322-330 which became LNER Class J11 Nos.
5319, 5320, 5322-5330, then LNER 4433-4443, BR 64433-64443. Designed by
Robinson these elderly looking engines were nevertheless used widely on
freight, local passenger, station pilot and shunting duties. Oval cast brass,
9¾”x5¼”, face-polished and repainted only. Only 11 J11’s were built in 1908.
39* A
BR(S) dark green enamel station sign “Overbridge For Way Out And Trains To
Chatham, Gravesend, Bromley And London”. Flanged, 36”x18”, in very good
condition with only a couple of minor edge chips. Presumably this sign was located
at Rochester station.
40* A
SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “63369”. As carried by the ex NER Class T2 0-8-0, NER 1363
built at Darlington in September 1913. Designed by Raven, these 0-8-0’s were
used almost entirely on freight duties in the north-east. 1363 became LNER
Class Q6 No. 1363; then 3369 in September 1946; BR 63369 in November 1949.
Latterly a Middlesborough then Thornaby engine, it was withdrawn in July 1963
from there and cut up in Darlington Works in September. The plate is
face-repainted only with the casting numbers clear in the ex-loco back.
41 A
Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Signalbox Board “BOURNE EAST”. Wood
with metal letters, 57” long, in original condition. A Railway Signal Company
signalbox, GNR Type 1/RS Co design, opened in 1893 and closed on 28th
February 1959.
42 A
SHEDPLATE 5A (Crewe North 1935-May 1965). Unrestored. This shedplate was
removed from 51412, the ex LYR ‘528 Class’ 0-6-0 built by Beyer Peacock as
Works No. 1981 in March 1881. It was rebuilt to 0-6-0ST in September 1895,
reboilered in October 1912 and became LMS 11412 Class 2F. Becoming BR 51412
from October 1948, it was latterly a Crewe Works shunter and was withdrawn in
September 1962 to be cut up on site in October. 51412 WAS THE LAST SURVIVING
ASPINALL 2F. Sadly none are preserved.
43 A
GWR large silver-plated ‘boat’ bread-roll basket, by Elkington. The side
clearly bears the pre-grouping “GWR. Dining Car” garter. 12½”x7¼”. In excellent
condition.
44* A
TOTEM “PITTENWEEM”. BR(Sc) light blue, fully-flanged. A couple of repaired
chips and a little faded but overall pretty good AND A RARE TOTEM INDEED HAVING
NEVER BEEN IN AUCTION. From the ex NBR Fife station, between Elie and
Anstruther (see Lots 342 and 128) on the Firth of Forth. It opened in 1863 and
closed in 1963.
45* An
original George Heiron painting of 6220 “CORONATION” at full speed on a Euston
Glasgow express. Commissioned in 1966, the painting is accompanied by letters
from George Heiron including a sketch of the proposed design. In a gilded
wooden, glazed frame, 33”x23”.
46* A
GWR silver-plated 2-pint swan-neck coffee pot, by Elkington. The side clearly
displays the “GWR. Great Western Royal Hotel” scroll and GWR crest. 9” tall.
Replated to superb condition. Note The Great Western Royal Hotel opened
in 1854 and is still open.
47* A
WORKSPLATE “Robert Stephenson & Co Ltd No. 3454 Darlington 1911”. As
carried by the Great Northern Railway of Ireland 5’3” gauge 0-6-2T Class QGT2
No. 168. It became Great Northern Railway Board property in 1953 and was withdrawn
in 1957. A yard shunting design, there were only 2 in the Class. Hexagonal cast
brass, 11¼”x5¼”, just lightly face-polished many years ago.
48 A
“LM & S and GW Joint Lines” (GWR pattern) cast-iron PRIVATE ROAD sign.
25”x16”, unrestored. See Lot 229.
49* A
GWR signalbox 1947 Thompson wood-cased two-needle absolute block instrument
with its 2 flaps, circular bakelite commutator and push-button. In fine,
original condition.
50* NAMEPLATE
“WESTERN KING” with its matching CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “D1039”. This fine and
desirable ‘royal’ set was carried by the British Railways C-C 2700 HP Type 4
‘Western’ diesel hydraulic built at Crewe and emerging to traffic at Old Oak
Common on 20th September 1962. It became Class 52 about 1974 and was
withdrawn from Laira on 5th October 1975. Reinstated to Laira on 9th
October, it was finally withdrawn on 28th February 1976 going to
Swindon for scrap in May 1976. It was finally cut up by 11th August
1976. Accompanied by the official BR receipt. (1975). The nameplate is 73”
long.
(also see Lots 151-173)
51* Poster. British Railways (North Eastern Region).
“The Yorkshire Coast. Robin Hood’s Bay”. Frank Sherwin. q.r. Pub, Stafford
& Co. Folds. Mint.
52* Poster.
LNER. “Royal Deeside. Travel by L.N.E.R.” Austin Cooper. q.r. Pub. John
Waddington. Folds. Mounted on japan.
53* Poster.
British Railways (Western Region). “Royal Albert Bridge Centenary 1859-1959”.
Terence Cuneo. q.r. Rolled only. Virtually mint.
54* Poster.
British Railways. “The Clyde. At The Entrance To Loch Long”. q.r. Folds, minor
fold holes.
55* Poster.
British Railways (Southern Region). “Bon Voyage”. Terence Cuneo. q.r. Pub.
Baynard Press. Folds. Virtually mint.
56* Poster.
British Railways (London Midland Region). “Derbyshire. Chee Dale. Great Rocks
Dale”. L.W. Daniels. q.r. Pub. Jordison & Co. Folds. VGC.
57* Poster.
British Railways (Southern Region). “The South Downs”. Jack Merriott. q.r. Pub.
Baynard Press. Folds. VGC.
58* Poster.
British Railways (London Midland Region). “London Midland
Electrification…..Liverpool and Crewe”. Greene. q.r. Folds. Mint.
59* Poster.
British Railways (London Midland Region). “Isle of Man. Port St. Mary”. Peter
Collins. q.r. Pub. Waterlow. Rolled only, minor top edge creasing.
60* Poster.
S.R. “London Town. Travel By Southern Railway”. 1938. q.r. Anon. Pub. Baynard
Press. Folds. VGC.
61* Poster.
LNER “Ullswater. English Lake-Land”. Austin Cooper. d.r. Pub. Ben Johnson.
Folds. VGC.
62* Poster.
British Railways (Western Region). “Barry-By-The-Sea. The Children’s Paradise”.
Anon. d.r. Pub. Leonard Ripley & Co. Rolled only. Virtually mint.
63* Poster.
British Railways. “The South Wales Pullman”. Illustrated Timetable poster for
1955/56. Illustration of 7007 “Great Western” on this famous express, by A.N.W.
d.r. Folds, good condition.
64* Poster.
British Railways (Scottish Region). “Loch Ness”. Kenneth Steel. d.r. Pub.
Nathaniel Lloyd. Folds. VGC.
65* Poster.
British Railways (Eastern Region). “Lincolnshire. Somersby Rectory (Birthplace
of Alfred Lord Tennyson 1809 – nearest station Alford Town”. Jack Merriott.
d.r. Pub. Jordison. Folds. VGC.
66* Poster.
British Railways (Eastern Region). “Norfolk”. Stobbs. d.r. Pub. Jordison &
Co. Rolled only, virtually mint.
67* Poster.
British Railways (London Midland Region). “Southport”. Anon. d.r. Pub.
Jordison. Minor stains, folds, minor edge tears.
68* Poster.
Underground. “London’s Newest Underground Wonder. The Camden Town Junctions
Open April 20th”. 1924. Chas W. Baker. d.r. Pub. Waterlow. Folds, a
little edge wear.
69* Poster.
British Railways (London Midland Region). “Derbyshire. Monsal Dale in the Peak
District National Park”. Peter Collins. d.r. Pub. Jordison & Co. Folds,
some creasing.
70* Poster.
British Railways (Eastern Region). “Cambridgeshire. Bourn Mill (oldest dated
windmill in England circa 1636)”. Kenneth Steel. d.r. Pub. Stafford & Co.
Folds. VGC.
71* Poster.
British Railways (North Eastern Region). “York”. Claude Buckle. d.r. Folds,
very minor right edge creasing.
72* Poster.
British Railways (Scottish Region). “Dunfermline”. Blake. d.r. Pub. Jordison.
Folds, some margin staining, minor edge tears.
73* Poster.
British Railways (Eastern Region). “Cromer. Gem Of The Norfolk Coast”. Kenneth
Steel. d.r. Pub. Stafford & Co. Folds, minor creasing.
*********************
74 A
LMS white china side-salad/vegetable dish by Royal Cauldon. It clearly displays
the blue Seahorse on the top (the Midland Hotel Morecambe design), and is
base-marked in black “L M & S Hotels”. Minor crazing but no chips. 9”x6”.
(See Lots 26 and 521).
75* An
INDUSTRIAL NAMEPLATE “DIANA”. Carried by a Hunslet 0-6-0ST with inside
cylinders it was Works No. 1441 of 1923 and was of considerable significance
being one of only 3 prototype 0-6-0ST’s with 15” inside cylinders. It was
ordered by J & J Charlesworth Ltd. Colliery owners of Beeston, and went new
to its Newmarket Silkstone Colliery, Yorkshire, on 23rd July 1923,
named “DIANA”. It became NCB property on 1st January 1947 in Area 8
(Castleford), still at Newmarket Silkstone where it became No. S109 (S=Steam). It
then worked at various collieries including Fryston, Lofthouse, Glasshoughton
and Savile Colliery where it was by February 1971. It was finally scrapped
about 1972. Rectangular cast brass, 19¼”x6½”, in fine, original condition.
76* A
WORKS NUMBERPLATE “London & North Eastern Railway 2585 Rebuilt Stratford
Works 1935”. As carried by the ex GER Class D15 ‘Claud Hamilton’ 4-4-0, GER
1814, built at Stratford in May 1910. It became LNER 8814 Class D15 in 1924;
was rebuilt to Class D15/2 in May 1931, and again to Class D16/3 in August
1939. Renumbered LNER 2585 on 21st September 1946, then BR 62585 on
7th May 1949, it was withdrawn from Cambridge on 11th
April 1955 to be cut up at Stratford. Oval cast brass, 9”x5”, in ex-loco
condition. The date 1935 is mis-cast on the plate, as often happened at
Stratford.
77* A
TOTEM “ILKLEY”. BR(NE) tangerine, fully-flanged with black-edged lettering.
Virtually mint. An ex Otley and Ilkley Joint station opened in 1865.
78* A
Great Northern Railway coloured signalbox diagram titled “GNR HORNSEY No. 2”.
Dated February 1921, it illustrates the details of the north end of Hornsey
station on the East Coast Main Line between Finsbury Park and Wood Green. In
its original glazed, wooden frame, 51”x21”, and in very good condition.
79 A
SHEDPLATE 16C (Kirkby In Ashfield January 1935-September 1963, Annesley
September 1963-January 1966), Colwick January 1966-April 1970). Unrestored.
80 A
LMS heavy pocket-watch by Recta. The back case, clearly engraved “LMS 9994”,
unscrews to reveal a 15 jewel Swiss movement. In very fine condition, and full
working order.
81* A
CARRIAGE-PRINT “Blakeney, Norfolk” by Acanthus. A colourful view of the estuary
with its boats and overlooking buildings, from the LNER series. In a glazed,
wooden frame. Mint. Not common.
82 A
Southern Railway Erikson Omnibus Circuit wall telephone with its bakelite
mouthpiece, two bakelite ear-pieces, and polished copper bell. The face bears
three enamel plates “To Call Exchange”; “Challenge Before Calling”; “For Code
Ringing”. In good, original condition.
83* A
WORKSPLATE “Yorkshire Engine Co. Limited No. 2478 Meadow-Hall Works Sheffield”
with a brass plate “Rebuilt C.E.W. May 1962”. As carried by an 0-6-0ST with
outside cylinders that emerged from Works in 1949 going new to
Appleby-Frodingham Steel Ltd., Frodingham Steelworks, as their No. 5. It was
rebuilt at its Central Engineering Workshops in March 1956 and again in May
1962. Its final demise came in 1966. Oval cast brass, 11”x6”, face-polished and
repainted only.
84* A
GWR original gold ‘roundel’ transfer mounted on board. This is the 12” diameter
version without back lining, used on small locomotives and coaches from
1934-42. 15” square. One small blemish otherwise mint.
85* A
South African Railways brass single language CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “1582.14R”. As
carried by the SAR 3’6” gauge Class 14R 4-8-2 locomotive built by the North
British Locomotive’s Queens Park Works as Works No. 20574 in 1914. Built as
Class 14A, it was rebuilt with a bigger boiler to Class 14R in the 1930’s.
Originally designed for mixed traffic, they were downgraded to shunting in the
1960’s. A number ended up in industrial use and the last SAR ones operated in
1983. In ex-loco condition.
86* A
LNER full Company title cast-iron Private Footpath sign. Casting 0.3. 6 lines
of text. 22”x12½”. Unrestored.
87* A
TOTEM “BALCOMBE”. BR(S) light green, fully-flanged. Virtually mint. An ex LBSCR
station, between Three Bridges and Haywards Heath on the Brighton line, opened
in 1841.
88* A
Southern Railway marine silver-plated cocktail-shaker, by Mappin & Webb.
The side clearly displays the “SR” flag and “Southern Ry” scroll. Complete with
cap. 8½” tall. A couple of dents to the cap, otherwise very good.
89 A
WORKSPLATE “Built 1957 Derby”. As carried by either a BR Standard Class 5 4-6-0
73145-73154 or by a BR 350 H.P. 0-6-0 diesel electric shunter 13125-13126
(later D3125-D3126); 13295-13297 (later D3295-D3297; D3367-D3407). Oval
cast-iron, 10½”x6”, repainted some time ago.
90 A
SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “3714”. As carried by the ex GWR ‘8750 Class’ 0-6-0PT
built at Swindon in November 1936 under Lot 299. She was a Newport (Ebbw)
engine her entire life, and was finally withdrawn in December 1963. The plate
is face-repainted only, and accompanied by a photograph.
91* A
Great North of Scotland Railway Signalbox Board “INVERURIE”. Wood with metal
letters, 51”x8”, in ex signalbox condition. A location on the Aberdeen-Keith
Junction line, junction for the Old Meldrum Branch. Accompanied by the official
BR sales receipt and a fine photograph of a B1 passing the signalbox on 16th
October 1947. Opened on 10th February 1902 it was a GNSR Type 3b
design.
92 A
GWR wood-cased signalbox tapping block bell with its Thompson makers plate and
large nickel-plated bell (in fine original condition); together with a BR(W)
cast-iron ‘tombstone’ Intermediate-Block signalling instrument with a circular
black plastic dial-switch working 1-4 positions, each position indicated by an
inset, ivorine disc. (Painted red, 8½” tall, in good original condition).
93* A
LNER cast-iron SEATBACK plate “BRIDLINGTON”. 36”. Unrestored. From the ex York
& North Midland Railway station opened in 1846.
94 A
“Cathedrals” Wedgwood dessert plate “Ely Cathedral”. Third series. Illustration
courtesy of the LNER. Mint.
95 A
SHEDPLATE 70F (Fratton September 1954-July 1967). In ex loco condition with the
BR(S)E triangle clear on the back.
96* A
North Staffordshire Railway WAGONPLATE lettered “Registered By The North Staff
Ry Co. 1893. To Carry 10 Tons 1989” (1989 is the wagon number not the date!).
Nearly 6” diameter. Repainted with both lugs expertly replaced.
97* A
TOTEM “PRESTON ROAD”. BR(M) maroon, fully-flanged. A few very minor flange edge
chips only, otherwise a fine deep gloss and colour. The top and bottom centre
flange holes damaged. An ex LYR station, on the Liverpool to Wigan line, opened
in 1848 and renamed “Rice Lane” in 1984. A RARE TOTEM ONLY APPEARING ONCE IN
AUCTION BEFORE (1994).
98* A
pair of Henschel WORKSPLATES – “Henschel & Sohn G.m.b. H Cassel 1924-Nr.
20425” from an Austrian snowplough “OBB. 985000” (oval cast brass, 14¾”x9”,
just lightly face-polished). One of only 2 snowploughs supplied to the Austrian
State Railways. Mounted on two 4-wheel bogies, it consisted of two vertical
steam engines operating a rotary snowplough. A rare plate. PLUS “Henschel 1940
F Nr. 25774 Kassel (oval cast aluminium, 8½”x5¼”, unrestored) from a Standard
gauge 2-10-0 Deutsche Reichsbahn Class 50 No. 50.555 (later 050.555-2). A new
freight design, first built in 1937 and throughout the War, they eventually
numbered over 3000. This engine was withdrawn in 1968 in West Germany by
Deutsche Bundesbahn.
99 A
Great Eastern Railway large sliding-knob HANDLAMP, the reducing-cone stamped
“GER” and bearing a brass plate “39”. Complete with brass knobs; copper lens
cowl (minor crack to the lens edge); interior drum; back handle; BR-E vessel
and brass/ceramic burner; and all glasses. Painted blue and black.
100* NAMEPLATE
“SIR MELIOT DE LOGRES”. This 52“ long
cast brass nameplate was carried by the Southern Railway Maunsell “King Arthur
Class” N15 4-6-0 801 built at Eastleigh in October 1926. It became BR 30801,
was a longtime Bricklayers Arms engine, and was withdrawn in April 1959 to be
cut up in Eastleigh Works in June. The plate is face-polished and repainted
only (not skimmed), the ex-loco back clearly stamped “801”. A rare opportunity
to obtain a ‘long’ Arthur. (See Lot 101).
101* A
SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “30801” as carried by the ex Southern Railway locomotive
“SIR MELIOT DE LOGRES” as detailed in Lot 100. Repainted, with a fine BR weld,
and supplied with a polished wood mount.
102* A
GWR coloured architectural drawing “GWR & GCR Joint Line. High Wycombe To
Princes Risborough Doubling. New Station At Princes Risborough”. Dated 1901. Signed
by Inglis. The drawing shows the detail of the new fireplace to be installed in
the booking office and waiting rooms. Framed and glazed, 21”x24”, vgc.
103 A
WORKSPLATE “North British Locomotive Coy. Ltd No. 21336. 1916 Hyde Park Works
Glasgow”. This rare early aluminium plate was carried by the SNCF Standard
gauge 2-8-0 No. 140.C.191. It was built for War work, then went to the Etat
Railway as 140.191, becoming SNCF 140.C.191 in 1937. It was withdrawn in
October 1965. A similar loco is preserved and running. 7¾” diameter, in ex-loco
slightly battered condition.
104 A
pair of London Chatham & Dover Railway silver-plated bonbon dishes, by
Elkington. Both clearly display on the side the full Company title vertical
oval crest surmounted by “LCDR”. 5” and 6” diameter respectively. Good
condition.
105 A
SHEDPLATE 71A (Eastleigh 1950-September 1963). Unrestored, with the BR(S)E
triangle clear on the back.
106* A
“L&NW & GW Joint lines 55” (LNWR pattern) oval cast-iron BRIDGEPLATE.
18”x11½”, repainted.
107* A
Southern Railway CARRIAGE-PRINT “Southern Railway. Island & Mainland
Connections”. A map of the Isle of Wight, with vignettes. In its original
glazed frame numbered “15429” on the back. Good condition.
108* A
TOTEM “WALTHAMSTOW”. BR(E) dark blue, half-flanged. Minor flange-edge chipping
only. A fine deep colour and gloss. A couple of the flange holes damaged
including top centre. An ex Midland Railway station opened in 1894 and renamed
“Walthamstow Queen’s Road” in 1968.
109* A
WORKSPLATE “The English Electric Co Ltd Vulcan Works Newton-Le-Willows, England
No. 3506/D937.1964”. As carried by the British Railways Type 3 CoCo 1750 H.P.
diesel electric D6949 which emerged new to traffic on 9th December
1964 at Cardiff Canton. It was renumbered 37249 Class 37/0 in February 1974;
37903 Class 37/9 in February 1987and is currently in store at Crewe.
Rectangular chromed brass, 10”x4½”, face-polished only.
110 A
pair of Great Central Railway police HANDCUFFS with the original key clearly
stamped “GCR”. In fine, original condition. These handcuffs belonged to P C
Hornsby who won the Military Medal in the First World War, and joined the GCR
Police Department at Grimsby Docks subsequently becoming an employee of the
LNER. Eventually they passed to P C Hornsby’s grandson. A photograph of P C
Hornsby accompanies the Lot.
111* A
West Riding & Grimsby Railway cast-iron VIADUCT-PLATE lettered “WR & GR
82”. Rectangular with scalloped corners, 14½”x10¼”, face-repainted only.
112* A
LNER 10” dial roundhead fusee wall clock, the original face lettered “LNER
10891”. Faded 24 hour red numerals. A fine polished oak case. In full working
order with pendulum and key. This clock was located in the Doncaster Carriage
Dept Drawing Office.
113* A
Southern Railway enamel TARGET sign “SHOREHAM AIRPORT”. 27”. Three largish edge
chips otherwise very good, and still fixed to its original back-board. An ex
LBSCR station, between Brighton and Lancing, opened as “Bungalow Town Halt” in
1905, renamed “Shoreham Airport” in 1935 and closed in 1940. AN AMAZING
SURVIVOR, THIS TARGET HAS NEVER BEEN SOLD IN AUCTION OR PRIVATELY TO OUR
KNOWLEDGE.
114 A
brass single-line key token “Spean Bridge – Mallaig Jcn. 11”. In fine, original
condition. An ex NBR/West Highland Railway section where the West Highland Line
meets the Mallaig Extension.
115* A
WORKSPLATE “Neilson Reid & Co No. 5817 Hyde Park Locomotive Works Glasgow
1900”. As carried by the Central South African Railway 3’6” gauge 7th
Class 4-8-0 No. 380. The CSAR was the former Imperial Military Railway from the
Boer War and was formed in 1902 to include all the railways in the Orange Free
State and the Transvaal. Originally IMR No. 110, CSAR 380 was one of a large
class of 4-8-0’s for mixed traffic. It was sold in about 1906 to Rhodesia to
replace an accident-damaged loco, and became Rhodesia Railways No. 19. It was
resold to SAR about 1915 becoming Class 7D No. 1354. Oval cast brass, 9”x6½”,
face-polished and repainted only. A little damage to the bolt-holes.
116* A
Mid Wales Railway cast-iron BOUNDARY-POST, the circular top clearly cast “MWR”.
45” tall. Unrestored. Rare indeed. Note The Mid Wales Railway opened in
1864 to operate a line from Llanidloes to Talyllyn Junction. It was worked by
the Cambrian from 1888, amalgamating with it in 1904.
117 A
LNER Wedgwood ‘Cathedrals’ dessert plate “York Minster”. 1st series.
Minor crazing but no chips.
118* A
TOTEM “DESBOROUGH & ROTHWELL”. BR(M) maroon, fully-flanged. An edge and a
few minor flange chips well repaired. A fine deep colour and gloss. An ex
Midland Railway station, between Market Harborough and Kettering, opened as
“Desborough” in 1857; renamed “Desborough for Rothwell” after five months;
“Desborough And Rothwell” in 1899, and closed in 1968. THIS TOTEM HAS ONLY EVER
APPEARED ONCE IN AUCTION.
119* A
London & North Western Railway light oak policeman’s truncheon, lettered in
gold shaded black “VR. No.86. L&NWR”. It is also branded “Camden.
L&NWR”. 18½” long. In fine, original condition.
120* A
HEADBOARD “THE EASTERLING” (with twin enamelled shield crests). In totally
ex-loco condition, the back painted “Return to Stratford”. The summer of 1950
saw the introduction of this new Liverpool Street and Yarmouth South Town
train. Non-stop to Beccles, where a portion was detached for Lowestoft, it
reached Yarmouth in two hours nineteen minutes. This was the only named train
ever to run over the East Suffolk line.
121 A
LMS silver-plated two pint teapot by Elkington. The side clearly displays the
“LMS Steamers” laurel wreath motif. (Midland pattern). VGC.
122 A
Great Northern Railway brass Vesta match-case, the top lid bearing a maroon
label lettered in gold “Great Northern Hotels London & Leeds” surrounding a
crest. 1¾”x1¼”x½”. In excellent, original condition.
123 A
WORKSPLATE “The Vulcan Foundry (Limited) No. 4666. 1935 Newton-Le-Willows
Lancashire”. As carried by the LMS Class 5 4-6-0, LMS 5123, which became BR
45123. Latterly an Inverness and Hurlford engine, it was withdrawn in September
1963 and cut up by Barnes & Bell of Coatbridge in April 1964. Oval cast
brass, 8¾”x5¼”, face-polished and repainted only.
124* A
Great Central Railway Signalbox Board “AKEMAN STREET”. Wood with metal letters,
78” long, repainted. It was the only intermediate box on the connecting line
from Ashendon Junction (on the Princes Risborough to Aynho Junction line) to
Grendon Underwood Junction (on the GC main line). It closed on 9th
December 1967.
125* A
NAMEPLATE “CROSS RIVER”. As carried by the Nigerian Railways 3’6” gauge 101 Class
2-8-2 No. 112 built by Vulcan Foundry as Works No. 5619 in 1947. A mixed
traffic loco, and the ultimate Nigerian steam design, 79 were delivered in 1948
and 1956. Boiler problems marred their early years but most lasted into the
mid-1970’s. Several still exist. The plate is accompanied by photographs of it
in Kanfanchan ‘graveyard’ in 1981. It is rectangular cast brass, 45” long, in
ex-loco condition.
126* A
LNER “Kesick” ware diamond china side-salad/vegetable dish with the Scottish
thistle and rose pattern to the rim. By Alfred Meakin. Base-marked in black
“LNER 1937”. 9¼”x5¼”. Mint.
127 A
SHEDPLATE 31A (Cambridge January 1950-June 1962). Unrestored.
128* A
TOTEM “ANSTRUTHER”. BR(Sc) light blue, fully-flanged. VGC. An ex NBR Fife coast
station between Pittenweem and Crail on the way to St Andrews. It opened in
1883 and closed in 1965. THIS TOTEM HAS NEVER BEEN SEEN IN AUCTION.
129* A
Great Central Railway locomotive brass whistle, complete with operating lever.
This impressive design of whistle was used from about 1885 through to 1923. 14”
tall, lightly polished and mounted on a polished wood display base.
130* A
WORKSPLATE “1004 Built Gorton Works 1949” (this is how the plate was cast, nothing
has been removed, a rare style). It was carried by the (LNER) B1 Class 4-6-0
locomotive that emerged to traffic as 61346 on 30th April 1949. A
longtime Kittybrewster engine, it ended its days at Thornton Junction from
where it was withdrawn to be cut up by P & W Maclellan of Langloan in June
1964. Oval cast brass, 9”x5”, polished and repainted. 1004 is the Works number.
131* A
WAGONPLATE “Midland Ry. Carriage & Wagon Co. Ltd 31765 Owners Birmingham”.
This is one of the huge ‘sunburst’ plates with 8 points and slightly convex in
the centre. Overall 15¼”x13¼” with all points complete, and attractively
face-repainted.
132* A
Glyn Valley Tramway original gold leaf garter transfer mounted on board.
18”x14”. VGC. This narrow gauge railway started as a horse operated tramway in
1874 from Gledrid to Glyn Ceiriog in S.E. Denbighshire. Passenger services
began in 1891 when the line (by now steam operated) was extended to the GWR at
Chirk. The garter transfer adorned the middle green coaches. The line was closed
in 1935, but two coaches survive on the Talyllyn Railway.
133* A
GWR small enamel sign lettered white on red “GWR. Caution. Do Not Touch
Electric Wires”. Rectangular, 12”x5½”, mint apart from one repaired hole chip.
Very rare.
134* A
WORKSPLATE “North British Locomotive Coy Ltd Hyde Park Works Glasgow No. 23890.
1931”. As carried by the LMS Class 6 4-6-0 experimental high pressured boiler
locomotive No. 6399 “FURY”. It was ordered from the North British Locomotive
Company in December 1928 as an attempt to find out if it was possible to
improve the thermal efficiency of express steam locomotives. It was built with
an ultra high pressure boiler of German Schmidt-Henschel design by the
Superheater Company of the U.K The first steam test was carried out at Hyde
Park Works of the NBL Co in December 1929, and many faults were discovered. The
locomotive was delivered to the LMS for acceptance tests on January 30th
1930. On its first trial, running light, on February 10th 1930, one
of the tubes of the high pressure boiler (1400 lbs per sq inch) burst while
passing Carstairs. The inspector from the Superheater Company was mortally
injured; the driver and LMS inspector were seriously burned. The fireman was
blown over the tender and was found on the track but he survived. The
locomotive was returned to Hyde Park Works as it was hardly acceptable to the
LMS. After stripping down it was found that the tube had a longitudinal flaw.
After rebuilding the boiler and reassembly (at which point this worksplate was
fitted) “Fury” was sent to Derby Works and further unsuccessful trials were
carried out. At this time (1931) Sir Henry Fowler was displaced as C.M.E. and
replaced by Mr W.A. (later Sir William) Stanier. Stanier pronounced “Fury”
unsatisfactory and suggested a rebuild with a conventional boiler. The
locomotive was moved to Crewe Works from where it emerged in October 1935 as
No. 6170 “British Legion”. The original boiler was covered with tarpaulins and
placed outside the Machine Shop at Crewe where it lay until 1942 when it was
scrapped. The worksplates were both removed and have survived. They are of a
unique NBL pattern being circular cast brass, 9¼” diameter (standard NBL
circular plates are 7¼” diameter), convex and with a plain background instead
of a stippled one. This example is unrestored.
135 A
GWR cast-iron CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE “9742”. As carried by the ‘8750 Class’
0-6-0PT built at Swindon in January 1935 under Lot 285 at a cost of £2,447. She
was a Leamington; Oxley; Wellington and Duffryn Yard loco until withdrawal in
September 1964 to be cut up by T Jenkins & Son Ltd of Bridgend. The plate
is in ex-loco condition.
136* A
London & South Western Railway ornate silver-plated 3 gills teapot, by
Collis & Co, London. A very unusual vertical rib design to the body and the
lid. Base-marked with a garter lettered “Ref. Dept. L & SW Ry”. A little
wear to the plating, otherwise very good. (See Lot 433).
137* A
Manchester South Junction & Altrincham Railway abbreviated title cast-iron
Trespass sign. 3 lines of text. 26”x19”. Unrestored. Very rare. The MSJ &
AR, jointly owned by the LNWR and MSLR, opened in 1849. It retained its
identity under the LMS and LNER, and was nationalized in 1948.
138* A
TOTEM “HALL GREEN”. BR(W) chocolate and cream, fully-flanged. VGC. A scarce
totem from the ex GWR station, between Tyseley and Shirley, opened in 1908.
139 A
Great Northern Railway signal lamp interior. A Welch Patent lamp with a
polished copper funnel, top handle, brass burner and a steel plate stamped
“SLEAFORD NORTH”. Cleaned and polished.
140* A
SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE “46233”. This famous numberplate was carried by the ex LMS
‘Princess Coronation’ 4-6-2 Class 7P Pacific, LMS 6233 “DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND”
built at Crewe in August 1938. It was built unstreamlined, with a single
chimney, no smoke deflectors, and was turned out in red livery. A double
chimney was fitted in 1941, later becoming BR 46233. Latterly a Crewe North
then Edge Hill locomotive, it was withdrawn on 8th February 1964.
Bought by Bill Butlin, it went into Crewe Works for restoration into LMS
livery, at which time the smokebox numberplate (being BR) was not required and
put in the scrap bin from where the vendor rescued it (along with 46229) – he
was an Inspector at Crewe Works. The locomotive subsequently went from Butlins
to Butterley where it is preserved in all its glory, and currently employed on
main line specials. A ‘Great Treasure Unearthed’. (See Lot 315).
141* A
WORKSPLATE “Andrew Barclay Sons & Co Limited Caledonia Works No. 967. 1903.
Kilmarnock”. As carried by an 0-4-0ST with outside cylinders that went new to
W.R. Cunis, Rainham Rubbish Shoot. In July 1945 it went to Woolwich Rubbish
Shoot, then back to Rainham in September 1948, eventually being scrapped in
April 1967. Oval cast brass, 16¾”x11¾”, face-polished and repainted only.
142* An
aluminium single-line Tablet “Angel Road Junction-Edmonton Junction 21”. An ex
GER link between the two lines to Cheshunt. In original condition.
143* A
CARRIAGE-PRINT “Sible Hedingham, Essex” by Leonard Squirrell, from the LNER
series. A scarce and attractive print of old houses, as depicted on the cover
of “Landscapes Under the Luggage Rack”. In an original type glazed frame. Mint.
144* A
spectacular GWR brass fire bell in completely original red paint, engraved
“GWR” in large serif letters on the side. It also bears its original “L &
G” (Legal & General) motif, and is on its original cast-iron bracket.
Complete with clapper with its leather strap. 10” diameter at the base, 8”
tall. NSB.
145 A
SHEDPLATE 40B (Immingham 1950-February 1966). Unrestored (no paint).
146* A
London & South Western Railway Sykes plunging ‘Lock and Block’ signalbox
instrument with 3 rods, 2 tablet apertures and a back box. The polished wood
case has 2 release key-hole flaps and the usual brass plunger, brass
switch-hook and brass “Train On Line” disc and chain. The face is painted “2 To
Starters Down Local From Byefleet Junct.” (between Woking and Weybridge). The cabinet
bears its original Sykes brass makers’ plate on the front. The whole is
supported on a polished wood base for display purposes. A fine instrument.
147* A
WORKSPLATE “Thomas Hill (Rotherham) Ltd Kilnhurst-Rotherham-UK Unit No. 280V
Model 40 Ton Date Dec 1978”. As carried by a 4-wheel diesel hydraulic Vanguard
locomotive delivered new to Shell UK, Shell Haven Refineries Stanford-Le-Hope
Essex. In July 1993 it went to Shell Refining & Marketing Ltd, Shell
Manufacturing Complex, Stanlow, as their No. 26. In November 1998 it went to T
J Thomson & Son Ltd. Millfield Scrapyard, Stockton for scrap. Rectangular
cast brass, 8”x3½”, with the “Rolls Royce” logo on the plate. Face-polished and
repainted. Vanguard locomotives only carried one worksplate, fitted to the
driver’s control panel.
148* A
TOTEM “LEAGRAVE”. BR(M) maroon, fully-flanged. Slightly dark mottled, otherwise
very good, and a scarce totem from the ex Midland Railway mainline station
north of Luton, opened in 1868.
149 A
LNER silver-plated 4-pint teapot, by Embassy. The side clearly displays the
“LNER” script lettering. Replated to lovely condition.
150* NAMEPLATE
“PRINCESS LOUISE”. This early nameplate was carried by the GWR ‘4000 Star’
Class 4-6-0 4047 built at Swindon as Works No. 2573 in May 1914 under Lot 199
at a cost of £3,022 plus another £486 for the 3500 gallons tender. A Laira
engine from new, she moved to Old Oak Common in 1916; Stafford Road in 1924;
Old Oak Common again in 1925; Bath Road in 1929; Landore in 1932; Weymouth in
1938; Bath Road again in 1941 until she was withdrawn on 30th July
1951 to be cut up at Swindon. She had run 1,773,415 miles. The nameplate is in
superb original condition. ‘Star’ plates are hard to find and this is probably
one of the best examples I have seen. Very special. Princess Louise was King
Edward VII’s daughter (1867-1931).
(also see Lots 51-73)
151* Poster. LNER. “Aberdeen”. Frank Mason. q.r.
Pub. McCorquodale. Folds, minor fold holes, otherwise excellent. Clean and
bright.
152* Poster.
British Railways. “On Early Shift. Greenwood Signal Box, New Barnet”. Terence
Cuneo. q.r. Folds, minor fold tears.
153* Poster.
British Railways (North Eastern Region) “Durham”. Kenneth Steel. q.r. Pub.
Chromoworks Ltd. Folds. VGC.
154* Poster.
British Railways (North Eastern Region). “Yorkshire”. Gyrth Russell. q.r.
Stafford & Co. Folds. Virtually mint.
155* Poster.
British Railways (North Eastern Region). “Northumberland. Seahouses”. J.G.
Fullerton. q.r. Folds. VGC.
156* Poster.
British Railways (Eastern Region). “Suffolk. Monks Eleigh (near Lavenham)”.
Leonard Squirrell. q.r. Pub. Chromoworks Ltd. Folds. VGC.
157* Poster.
British Railways (Western Region). “Oxford”. Fred Taylor. q.r. Pub. Jordison.
Folds. VGC.
158* Poster.
British Railways (Scottish Region). “The West Highland Line. Observation Coach
Train at Lochy Viaduct near Fort William”. Jack Merriott. q.r. Pub. Stafford
& Co. Folds. Mint.
159* Poster.
“Progress”. Terence Cuneo. q.r. Rolled only. Mint.
160* Poster.
British Railways (London Midland Region). “Chester. See Britain By Rail”. S.R.
Badmin. d.r. Pub. Jordison & Co. Folds. VGC.
161* Poster.
British Railways (Western Region) “Southern Ireland”. Jack Merriott. d.r. Pub.
Baynard Press. Rolled only, virtually mint.
162* Poster.
Underground. “Progress, Another New Task Completed. The New Escalators
Tottenham Court Road Station”. Chas. W. Baker. d.r. Pub. Dangerfield Printing
Co. London. Folds, minor edge creasing.
163* Poster.
British Railways (London Midland Region). “Colwyn Bay. The Natural Centre Of
The North Wales Coast”. A. J. Wilson. d.r. Pub. Jordison & Co. Folds, some
creasing.
164* Poster.
British Railways “North Wales for Holidays Beaumaris Castle”. Norman Wilkinson.
d.r. Pub. Stafford & Co. Folds. Mounted on japan.
165* Poster.
British Railways (Scottish Region). “The Western Highlands near Ballachulish”.
Kenneth Steel. d.r. Pub. Stafford & Co. Folds. VGC.
166* Poster.
British Railways (Western Region). “Warwick Castle”. Bagley. d.r. Rolled only.
Virtually mint.
167* Poster.
British Railways (Southern Region). “Isle of Wight”. Tom Smitch. d.r. Folds.
Good condition.
168* Poster.
British Railways. (Eastern Region). “Norwich. The Cloisters Norwich”. Kenneth
Steel. d.r. Pub. Stafford & Co. Folds. Virtually mint.
169* Poster.
British Railways. (Southern Region). “Eastbourne. Sun-Trap Of The South”.
1959/60. d.r. Anon. Folds. Good condition.
170* Poster.
GWR/LMS/LNER/SR. “By The Railway C.O.D. Service”. Frank Newbould. d.r. Pub.
Baynard Press. Folds. VGC.
171* Poster.
British Railways. (Western Region). “Compton Castle, near Paignton Devon”. Jack
Merriott. d.r. Pub. Waterlow. Folds. VGC.
172* Poster.
British Railways (North Eastern Region). “York. The Shambles”. A Carr Linford.
d.r. Rolled only, virtually mint.
173* Poster.
British Railways. “Rail Tickets In Advance”. R.N. Wolstenholme. (Portrait of
70000 “Britannia” on express). d.r. Rolled only, minor edge creasing and nicks.
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174 A WORKSPLATE “LMS Built 1920 Derby”. As
carried by an ex Midland Railway locomotive, either a ‘483 Class’ 4-4-0 Nos.
447, 452, 453, 454, 456 (also the LMS numbers) or a 3835 Class 0-6-0 Nos. 3902-3936
(also the LMS numbers). The 4-4-0’s became LMS Class 2P; the 0-6-0’s LMS Class
4F. Oval cast brass, 10¼”x6”, in fine ex-loco condition.
175* NAMEPLATE
“GUGLIELMO MARCONI”. As carried by the British Railways Type 1 BoBo 1000 H.P.
diesel electric D8050 built by English Electric as Works No. 2956 and Robert
Stephenson & Hawthorns Diesel as Works No. 8208. It emerged to traffic on 2nd
March 1961 at Darnall, then was renumbered 20128 Class 20 in November 1973. It
became one of the BR Telecommunications dedicated locomotives in 1994 and was
named on 12th September 1994 at Marylebone station by Princess
Elettra Marconi Giovanelli. The nameplates were removed in July 1997 and the
locomotive was withdrawn in 1998. This nameplate is a spectacular 35“x31“, cast
aluminium, and in ex-loco condition. (See Lots 275 and 375).
176* A
Great Northern Railway wood-cased single-needle, absolute block instrument,
complete with the usual catch-handle, commutator-mechanism and a trafolite
“Down Line” plate.
177* A
TOTEM “EAST FARLEIGH”. BR(S) light green, fully-flanged. Virtually mint. A
scarce totem from the ex SER station, on the Maidstone-Paddock Wood line,
opened in 1844.
178 A
SHEDPLATE 2A (Rugby 1935-September 1963, Tyseley September 1963-November 1966).
Face-restored only.
179 A WAGONPLATE “Registered By The L & N W Ry. Co. 8358 1912. To Carry 12 Tons