May 2019 Lots 451-500

SAT 11th May 2019 – Gartell Light Railway,
Templecombe, Somerset BA8 0NB
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451 A Leyland Tiger chromed metal and enamelled Badge from the front of a lorry or motor coach. V.g.c. and complete with backing plate. SOLD FOR
£70
452 Midland Railway copper 3 aspect Handlamp by Eli Griffiths & Son Birmingham. The body and aspect drum stamped “MR Co” in typical style. Complete with all fittings and glasses. V.g.c. An unusual style for the Midland. SOLD FOR
£420
453 BR(W) Guards 15 jewel Pocket Watch by Limit. Small Roman numerals and slender hands. The case back inscribed “BR(W) 03541”. V.g.c. and in working order. SOLD FOR
£120
454 BR(S) fully flanged enamel Station Doorplate “Staff Only”. Tiny chips only. SOLD FOR
£160
455 BR(S) double royal Poster “Conducted Rambles” to a variety of Sussex locations including Rotherfield, Heathfield and Mayfield. Perimeter artwork by Shep. Folds only otherwise v.g.c. In a glazed frame but not stuck down. SOLD FOR
£80
456 London Brighton & South Coast Railway brass cased Signal Box Signal Repeater with semaphore post and arm. Lettered “LB&SCR 1382 On / False / Off”. V.g.c. n/s
457 The Railway Executive small enamel Trespass Notice as displayed in ticket offices and booking halls. A scarce transitional sign in Southern Railway green in v.g.c. 5x4in. SOLD FOR
£160
458 Midland Railway copper Platform Lamp Top from one of the stations on the Somerset & Dorset Joint Line retaining its ex-service Western Region paintwork. Complete with original vessel, burner, glass chimney and all glazing. V.g.c. 40in. tall overall. SOLD FOR
£200
459 GWR cylindrical copper two handled Urn with “GWR” marked brass tap with wooden handle. Brass plate to the face “GWR Carriage Department Messroom”. V.g.c. 14in. tall x 11in. diameter. n/s
460 “Caledonian Railway” fully titled 1898 enamel Trespass Notice. Some excellent restoration. Superb colour and shine. 22.5×16.75in. Ex- Abercairny station. SOLD FOR
£380
461 GWR twin shields Transfer nicely applied onto a painted wooden framed panel. 18.25x16in. overall. SOLD FOR
£40
462 Cast iron Locomotive Smokebox Numberplate “92195” as carried by the BR Class 9F 2-10-0, a Doncaster and Immingham loco mainly it was w/d from Langwith Jct in May 1965 and cut up by Draper’s, Hull. The plate is restored and the fixing holes have bushed inserts which could be easily drilled out. SOLD FOR
£400
463 Carriage Print “Pinmill, near Ipswich, Suffolk” by Charles King from the 1953 series. V.g.c. and in an original type glazed frame. SOLD FOR
£60
464 GWR Cart Rear Lamp by J. H. Hetherington & Co. Birmingham”. Complete with original “GWR” vessel and burner, all fittings and red lens. SOLD FOR
£70
465 Two red cloth embroidered “Pilotman” Armbands. “GWR” and “BR-WR” examples. n/s
466 Large Southern Railway enamel Sign “Speed Limit 10 m.p.h. Cars from Continent must be examined in Customs Hall”. Ex-Folkestone Harbour. Very good colour and shine. 92.75×35.5in. SOLD FOR
£90
467 GWR cast iron Single Line Key with aluminium plate inscribed “Bishops Lydeard – Crowcombe”. V.g.c. and restored. A section of the Taunton – Minehead line originally closed in Jan. 1971. SOLD FOR
£200
468 A Southern Railway Bell clearly incised “SR”. 4.5in. tall. SOLD FOR
£30
469 Original Painting by Joe Townend G.R.A. depicting Southern rebuilt Pacific “Cunard White Star” on shed at Salisbury. Oil on canvas. Unframed. 24x18in. SOLD FOR
£160
470 Southern Railway official Publication “Golf in the South”. 167pp. in hard covers pubd. 1935. V.g.c. n/s
471 Large Flare Lamp plated “GWR Signal Dept. Frome”. Complete with chained cap and wick. 17in. long and unrestored. SOLD FOR
£220
472 Replacement Lot. GWR fully titled wooden cased Volt Meter. SOLD FOR
£40
473 GWR fully titled enamel Notice “Fire” followed by six lines of text re-reporting the same. Light edge wear only. Very good colour and shine. 13×11.5in. SOLD FOR
£160
474 A china Cup and matching Saucer by Pountney of Bristol each top marked “Cannards Grave Church” in a zig-zag banner. V.g.c. Not strictly railway but the village was passed by the S&DJR. The location often used by Ivo Peters when photographing the railway. SOLD FOR
£20
475 Southern Railway enamel Station Target Sign “Salfords”. Chip to one screwhole affecting the edge of ‘L’ otherwise light edge chipping only. A ‘grassy’ green colour with very good colour and shine. SOLD FOR
£600
476 Cardiff Railway Company 3 aspect Wright’s Patent copper top Handlamp. The body clearly marked “CRC 574”. “Wrights Patent” brass plates to top and copper vessel. Complete with all fittings and glasses including “GWR” etched front lens. Unrestored. Very scarce. SOLD FOR
£540
477 “Swindon Corporation 173 Licensed Driver” double sided enamel Disc with leather buttonhole suspension strap. SOLD FOR
£40
478 “Stratford-upon-Avon & Midland Junction Railway cast iron Beware of Trains / Trespass Notice. Face restored only. SOLD FOR
£120
479 London & Chatham & Dover Railway upholstered mahogany Chair. The back rail with carved “LCD” monogram. Very good original condition. SOLD FOR
£90
480 Great Western Railway Signalman’s enamel Wash Bowl nicely lettered “G.W.R” in blue. V.g.c. n/s
481 “Saxby & farmer Patentees London W.” cast iron Signal Post Plate incorporating the Royal arms. V.g.c. 10.25×7.25in. SOLD FOR
£30
482 “The Railway Executive Don’t Touch Conductor Rails” enamel Notice in v.g.c., together with a “British Railways” example with two screwhole chips. Both measure 20×12.5in. (2). SOLD FOR
£45
483 GWR 3 aspect brass collar Handlamp by Polkey of Birmingham. Complete with all fittings and glasses. Unpainted nice example. SOLD FOR
£40
484 London & South Western Railway Main Line & Central Districts Working Timetables Passengers & Goods Trains June to Sept. 1906. 271pp. Small loss to front cover otherwise v.g.c. SOLD FOR
£40
485 London Chatham & Dover Railway Working Time Tables for 1870. Eight monthly tables for Jan, Feb, Apr, May, June, July, Oct and Nov. titled “Private Timetables for the use of guards, engine drivers and other servants” bound into new hard covers. V.g.c. (No T/T’s were issued for March, Aug, Sept or Dec hence the missing months). SOLD FOR
£40
486 Southern Railway Central Section Service Timetables for 1925 bound into hard covers together with three system diagram books for the SR Isle of Wight and SE Lines and a BR(S) Bridge Map Book of London East District. All in v.g.c. (4). SOLD FOR
£110
487 London Brighton & South Coast Railway Train Tail Lamp clearly stamped “LB&SCR”. Later brass plate to chimney “S.R.A. 4”. Complete with red bullseye lens to the door set in a substantial cast brass bezel secured with a chained peg. Complete with all fittings and restored. Scarce. SOLD FOR
£840
488 Pressed aluminium Road Sign “Gillingham 3 1/4”. Ex-roadside condition. 42x8in. A nice local item for us today. SOLD FOR
£35
489 Cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “82G” (Templecombe) Unrestored. Our local auction shed! SOLD FOR
£300
490 BR(S) enamel and nickel totem Cap Badges by Gaunt “Porter” and “Ticket Collector” examples in v.g.c. (2). SOLD FOR
£110
491 GWR cast iron Locomotive Cab Notice Warning of the dangers of passing along the side of the cab when near bridges, tunnels, etc. dated 1909. Face restored only. SOLD FOR
£60
492 Carriage Print “Halesworth, Suffolk” by F.W. Baldwin from the 1948 – 55 series. A vertical crease and in an original type glazed frame. SOLD FOR
£20
493 Cast iron Locomotive Shedplate “81F” (Oxford). Restored. SOLD FOR
£95
494 S&DJR 3 aspect large Midland Rly. pattern Handlamp with square front. Later but correct style top is embossed “LMS 3”. The body is lightly stamped “S&DR” both sides and bears the original painted legend “S&DJR Stores & Tool Van Bath Loco”. Complete with all fittings and glasses. V.g.c. SOLD FOR
£880
495 BR aluminium Ground Frame Sign “Garw Branch GF”. V.g.c. 73in. long. SOLD FOR
£55
496 Two Western Region wooden Signs: A full size totem “Platform 2” and “Supplies and Contracts Department Offices”. 36x6in. Both in good condition. (2). SOLD FOR
£40
497 Great Western Railway fully titled cast iron Trespass Notice in ex-lineside condition. SOLD FOR
£70
498 “Southern Railway” Promotional brass Ashtray. The title in ‘Sunshine’ style lettering. V.g.c. SOLD FOR
£40
499 GWR Locomotive Headlamp by Polkey of Birmingham. Chimney embossed “GWR” and with ‘star’ cap. Complete with original vessel, all fittings, bullseye lens and red shade insert. Restored. SOLD FOR
£520
500 Cast iron Road Sign “Cross Roads” with post mounting bosses to rear. Fine ex-roadside condition. SOLD FOR
£95
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