Telephone Auction For : Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th November 2009
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Closing time Lots 1 - 22 Monday 23rd Nov. 6.30pm (01949 21105)
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1 East Coast Joint Stock original Coat of Arms Transfer nicely mounted on a framed polished wooden panel to replicate the carriages of the period. 433x377mm. (17x15in). The ECJS was an alliance of the GN, NE & NB Railway Cos. and the device incorporates the arms of England, Scotland, Edinburgh & London. v.g.c. 12 GNR official Publication “Tourist and weekend Programme East Coast Route etc.” 32pp. 1914/15 complete with all six folding Scottish tour maps. Attractive covers and vgc throughout.
2 “L&NW 242 Porter” large nickel Cap Badge. One rear lug missing and a small sewing hole has been punched through the left side probably in service. Impressive 75x53mm. (3x2in). 13 GNR official folding Timetables “Yorkshire District Oct 1909 to June 1910”. 17pp. Minor damage to spine with cellotaped edge.
3 LNER silver plated Gravy or Sauce Boat by Walker & Hall. Crisply face marked with the “LNER” script initials. Superb condition 14 70 postcard size black & white Photographs of Eastern Region steam. All good quality and most have back notes. Mixed classes.
4 Cast aluminium Locomotive Builders Plate “British Railways Darlington Built 1961 Power Equipment by Associated Electrical Industries Ltd. & Sulzer”. As carried by Bo-Bo type 2 1250hp DE Loco in the range D5151 - 5170 (Class 25nos. 25001 - 020). Face repainted BR blue, back ex-loco. 333x168mm. (13x6.6in). 15 Tyers leather brass rimmed Tablet Pouch with integral hoop. Clearly marked “Tyer & Co. Ltd. Dalston London”. Very good ex-service condition.
5 GWR official Publication “The Appeal of the Thames”. 32pp. March 1928 with sepia illustrations. v.g.c. and complete with folding map of GWR system and local map. Uncommon. 16 Highland Railway bronze Single Line Tablet engraved “Dava - Grantown on Spey West 27”. A section of the Forres to Aviemore Line closed in Oct. 1965. v.g.c.
6 BR double royal Letterpress Poster printed in red on white with large heading “Football at Old Trafford” then detailing services on match days between Manchester Oxford Road and Manchester United Football Ground Stations. “British Rail” with double arrow logo to base. v.g.c. with light folds only. 17 “LNER” script initials nickel Cap Badge. v.g.c. and complete with sliding pin to rear.
7 LNER early style Locomotive Headlamp clearly stamped “LNER” in the body. The aspect drum also stamped “LNER” retains its original cherry red glass. Complete with original “LNER” marked vessel with brass filler cap, “LNE” burner, reflector, superb bullseye lens set in a deep cowl, and rear bracket. Nicely restored. A very fine example of a scarce lamp. 18 London County Council brass Handbell with a turned wooden handle. Clearly marked “L.C.C.” on top of the bell which has stress fractures to the rim. Nice and original though and complete with clapper. 323mm. (12.7in) tall.
8 Highland Railway Co. silver plated Hot Water Pot by Elkington. Face marked with the “HRC” monogram within a ribbon and bow cartouche (polished). v.g.c. 19 Six wooden backed Railway Ticket Office Rubber Stamps: “Lampeter for Bryn Teify”; “Lampeter for Llanybyther”; “Available only from Lelant”; “For Area Manager Southport”; “Please remit to Wisbech East”; “Goods Dept. Wolverton”. An interesting selection in v.g.c., the first 3 being particularly scarce. (6)
9 LNER cast iron Doorplate “Parcels Office”. Unrestored. 20 Carriage Print “The River Ouse, Naburn, York” by S. Agnew Mercer. One of only 2 by this artist from the E.R. 1954 Series (see also lot no. 233). Damp areas to bottom right margin but in an original LNER ivory crommoid glazed frame.
10 “Canadian Pacific Railway” small Chamber Pot by Copeland Spode. The title boldly displayed on the face in a belted garter around the “CPR” monogram. The base is also marked “Canadian Pacific Railway Co.” 21 Manchester Ship Canal Railways 3 aspect small LNWR style Handlamp. The back handle stamped “MSC” in typical style. Complete with vessel, burner, red glass and front lens. Reflector and blue glass missing. v.g.c. and unrestored.
11 “Canadian National Railways” cast nickel Luggage Tag. Back with celluloid insert. Pivots to access name card. v.g.c. 22 Unusual small GNR Permanent Way Man’s conical Oil Can, with turned brass filler cap. Clearly stamped in the body and handle “GNR Way”. v.g.c. 155mm. (6 in) tall.