Auction For : April 2009

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289 LMS fully titled double royal letterpress timetable Poster details trains leaving Mauchline and Auchinleck stations to a list of destinations. Minor edge creasing and nicks only. v.g.c. and rolled. Both former G&SWR stations, they closed in Dec. 1965, the latter re-opening in May 1984. 301 Wooden Poster Board Header with applied cast iron letters “Great Southern Railways Ireland”. One letter ‘A’ is missing otherwise very good original condition. 1375mm. long (54in). The GSR(I) was formed in 1924 and was absorbed into the C.I.E. in 1944.
290 GWR cast iron Locomitve Cabside Numberplate “3703”, as carried by 0-6-0 Pannier Tank Locomotive built at Swindon. In BR days the loco was shedded at Llantrisant and Pontypool Road. The cabside is in v.g.c. face restored only, the numerals and rim painted. 302 Box of miscellaneous Signal Box Lever Plates and lever collars etc.
291 GWR fully titled cast iron Signal Box Door Plate “No unauthorized persons allowed in this box by order”. A nice example face restored only. 303 Original Great Central Railway Coat of Arms Transfer nicely mounted onto a painted wooden panel and presented in a glazed wooden frame with card slip mount. v.g.c. and strung ready to hang. 470x407mm. (18.5x16in) overall.
292 LNER or earlier double sided wooden Train Destination Fingerboard. Original lettering to both sides “Doncaster, Kings Cross etc.” Both faces also show the original painted over pointing hand. Probably ex-Hull Paragon. 1070mm. (42.2in) long and in v.g.c. 304 “Midland Railway Trespassers will be prosecuted by order” cast iron Notice. Face restored only. This is the scarcer ‘short’ pattern of the MR trespass.
293 Rolled paper copy Signal Box Diagrams: “Ardsley Station”; “Lofthouse North”; “Batley West” and “Copley Hill No. 1”. Some small tears but in the main very good. (4). 305 LNER Face Piece Horsebrass. Incorporating the ornate “L&NER” script initials based on the earlier NER design (Hawthorne ref. no. 93). v.g.c. and scarce.
294 Great Eastern Railway Rummer Glass with a sculptured stem and pedestal foot. Clearly face etched “G.E.R.” An early piece of heavy glassware in v.g.c. 150mm. tall (6in). 306 Signal Box original Lever complete with spring grip and “12” brass number disc nicely restored and mounted in a wooden base to allow free standing. The lever originated from Carnaby Signal Box on the Driffield - Bridlington Line.
295 BR(E) fully flanged Enamel Sign “Caution No Vehicles to Pass over Turntable”. Three small re-touched face chips not affecting lettering. Very good colour and shine. 760x610mm. (30x24in). An unusual enamel ex-Stratford. 307 Great Western Railway one pint pewter Tankard manufactured by James Yates of Birmingham circa 1860-1881. Very nicely face marked “Pint GWR RD” in early style. The tankard bears the maker’s name and other markings including the verification stamp “VR149” which is either Northampton 1879-90 or more likely Plymouth 1892. Tankards were often not stamped when new but when the excise men got round to it! A very scarce piece in very good condition.
296 LNER Hotel china Water Jug of bulbous form by Mintons with blue bands and “LNE” intertwined letters to face. Chipped loss to base foot and small chip to neck (easily repaired). The top blue band worn. An impressive piece 285mm. tall (11.2in). 308 A cast brass Builder’s Plate “Wallis & Steevens Ltd. Makers Basingstoke England” as carried by one of the company built steam rollers. Original paintwork to the face of the plate, the letters and rim lightly polished. The back untouched. Rectangular with pointed ends. 330x87mm. (13x3.5in).
297 Oval cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “61A” Kittybrewster”. Face restored only. 309 Three woven silk pictures (Stevengraphs) presented in a glazed frame and titled “A travel contrast of two reigns”. The first is sub-titled “George IV Manchester to London in 20 1/4 hours by Mail Coach”. The third is sub-titled “George V Manchester to London 3 1/2 hours by L&NWRy”. (A Claughton hauled Express). In between is an image of George Stephenson with his Locomotion and Rocket locomotives. v.g.c. but the frame has face damage at the right hand side. 592x212mm. overall (23.3x8.3in).
298 LMS sepia photographic Carriage Print with title label “Balmoral Castle Scotland”. A fine view of the Queen’s Royal Residence amidst the trees. v.g.c. and in an original type glazed frame. 310 BR(E) mahogany cased 12in (300mm) Wall Clock circa 1948 with a quality English wire driven fusee movement. The dial is written “BR(E) 13152”. The clock has been overhauled and is in working order complete with pendulum and key. Records show that the clock was located at Colwick Carriage & Wagon District Foreman’s Office.
299 North Eastern Railway Station enamel Door Plate “General Room & Booking Office” with maker’s name “Chromo Wolverhampton”. One chip to top edge otherwise v.g.c. and a nice example of a two liner. 311 LNER (GNR pattern) 3 aspect Handlamp. Top stamped “L&NER 8905” and date stamped for December 1924. The body is stamped “L&NER 10035” and brass plated “London & North Eastern Railway Netherfield & Colwick”. Complete with “L&NER” vessel, burner, reflector, copper lens cone and all glasses. Restored a while ago.
300 BR(M) oak cased 8in (200mm) Wall Clock of circa 1950 with a Smiths going barrel movement with platform lever escapement within rectangular brass plates. The dial is written “BR(M) 18162 Smiths Empire”. Clock records show that this clock was located in the Booking Office of Uppingham station and is in fully overhauled working order complete with key. Uppingham the terminus of a short branch from Seaton Junction closed in May 1964. 312 Midland & Great Northern Railway enamel Armband “M&GNR Look Out”. Re-touched edge and strap hole wear otherwise good condition. Lacking straps.