GWRA Auction of Railwayana 10^th May 2008 Catalogue & Results

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1

Shedplate 85A, Worcester until May 1973.

2

Small C/I plate McKenzie & Holland Signal Engineers Worcester.

3

Worksplate North British Locomotive Coy Hyde Park Works Glasgow number 24779 dated 1942. Circular brass, ex Ministry of Supply (War Department) 2-8-0 later class 8F Locomotive WD 562. Taken into LMS stock in 1943 and numbered 8275 becoming 48275 under BR. Initially allocated to Heaton Mersey and spending most of its life there, it did see a short period at Buxton.  Ex loco condition.

4

British Railways (M) Enamel Station Direction Sign CENTRAL STATION with right facing arrow, measuring 28" x 13". Ex Manchester area. Good colour and shine with only slight blemishes.

5

Railway Post Cards, to include 515 Postcards (a few LNWR officials ) covering mainly England , a few noted from America, France, Russia, Germany and Africa. Together with 2 albums of black and white photographs of English locos 18 large format and 45 small, early A4's noted.

6

British Railways enamel, Upper Quadrant Distant Signal complete with Spectacle. Ex Eastleigh West Junction line to Fareham. Excellent condition.

7

LNER steel 6' rule housed in a wooden box clearly stamped "LNER Whessoe Lane - Darlington". An unusual item not seen before. Whessoe Road is the site of the original Stockton & Darlington Works that transferred from Shildon to Whessoe Road in 1863 by which time the S&D had merged with the North Eastern Railway.

8

Great Northern Railway 3 aspect Handlamp complete with L&NER reservoir and BR burner. The reducing cone is stamped 'GNR A4/04' and also has the number around the side '16387'. The number stamped on the lamp side is 1511 indicating a marriage, no doubt carried out by the railway themselves at some time. A delightful lamp, tastefully restored.

9

British Railways Alloy Lion-Over-Wheel Emblem as carried in the early 1960's by BR 25Kv Bo-Bo Class, later Class 85 Electric Locomotives.

10

Shedplate 9M, Bury from September 1963 until April 1965. A scarce shedplate in ex loco condition.

11

Carriage Print 'Salisbury Cathedral' from a painting by Claude Buckle, Southern Region series A. In an original style glazed frame.

12

London & North Eastern Railway 9 x 5 brass numberplate number 8239, Darlington Works 1890. Ex J25 Locomotive Tender Plate in clean, ex loco condition.

13

Stainless steel Inter City Swallow as used on HST Power Cars. Excellent, ex loco condition.

14

British Railways Pocket Watch by Limit (No 2), Swiss Made. Face has the second hand in the lower half and bears the initials BR(W) and the number 03812. The rear case has had a spare fitted at some time, by the railway and is engraved GWR with the number 0.2231. The face bears no damage and the watch is in full working order.

15

WITHDRAWN

16

GER wooden chair with re-upholstered, blue rexine seat. Turned front legs and extremely well built. Company initials clearly engraved in chair back. Excellent condition.

17

GWR paperwork miscellany comprising a beautiful, linen bound, fold-out 'Map Of The Great Western Railway And Its Connections dated 1909; GWR official Pamphlet/Booklet 'Somerset'; official Booklet 'Brunel & After' dated 1925; official Booklet 'Somerset Ways'.

18

A South Eastern Railway official leather document case, nicely embossed S.E.R. Dec 20 1885, this was probably used to convey official documents for the opening of a station or line, in totally original condition complete with key for the lock. A stunningly rare item the likes of which have not been seen before.

19

London & North Eastern Carpet in blue and beige with the company initials either end. Measures approximately 68" x 30" and apart from a little fraying at one end, it is in very good condition.

20

Shedplate 72E, Barnstaple until September 1963. Ex loco condition.

21

GWR C/I Doorplate STORES. Flat border style measuring 18" x 3½" approximately. In original condition

22

Nameplate "RIVER OJE", from a Nigerian Railways 3' 6" gauge "River" Class 2-8-2 built by Vulcan Foundry in 1947. Has been polished but plenty of usage knocks evident.

23

LNER Cathedral Plates, a pair comprising Peterborough and Ely. First series, both in excellent, undamaged condition.

24

Diesel Flamecut cabside 25178, ex BR Type 2 Bo-Bo, later Class 25 locomotive D7528. Built by BR at Derby in February 1965 and allocated to Nottingham. Withdrawn April 1985 from Cricklewood and cut up at Vic Berry, Leicester. Measuring a manageable 27"x 8"

25

Worksplate, Beyer Peacock & Co Ltd , No 6682 ex GWR Pannier Tank 8702, built in 1931 her sheds included St Phillips Marsh, St Blazey, Newport Ebbw and lastly Hereford from where she was withdrawn in May 1964 and then cut up at Swindon in June 1964. The worksplate has been face restored but the back retains its original patina.

26

North Eastern Railway Tyers Mahogany cased block instrument, complete and in excellent condition.

27

NER 12 fusee Mahogany cased drop dial clock, the original dial lettered LNER 5125 and ghosted W.POTTS & SONS LEEDS. The fusee movement is in good clean working condition , the drop of the case has a nice Flame mahogany veneer and the clock is in excellent overall condition, Research show that it was located at York in the Chief civil engineers accounts office. A nice early example dating from the latter part of the 19th Century.

28

London Midland and Scottish Railways fully titled cast iron 'Notice As To Trespassing' Sign. Dated January 1925 containing title and  9 lines of text. Ex lineside condition and certainly uncommon.

29

GWR EPNS Tea Pot measuring 5½" tall and bearing the GWR Coat of Arms logo. Lovely condition.

30

Shedplate 6J, Holyhead until January 1967. Ex loco condition.

31

British Railways D type Wagon Plates, qty 12 consisting of B778386 12T 1959 Lot No 3228 Wolverton, B780394 12T 1958 Lot No 3109 Ashford, B486236 13T 1953 Lot No 2462 Derby, B922084 30T 1957 Lot No 3060 Met-Cammell, B592912 16 T 1958 Lot No 3042 Central Wagon, B579454 16T 1957 Lot No 2922 Pressed Steel , B259255 16T 1956 Lot No 2803 Teeside, B411932 21T 1950 Lot No 2164 Head-Wrightson, B945902 30T 1958 Lot No 3155 Met-Cammell, B336453 24½T 1962 Lot No 3426 Shildon, B338081 24½T 1965 Lot No 3525 Pressed Steel, B495024 13T 1952 Lot No 2409 Ashford.

32

LNWR C/I Signal Box Lever Plates qty 15 comprising: Up Main; Down Main; Up & Down Main; To Down Main, Slip & Siding; Slip; Reception Siding; Home; Through Crossing; Crossing (x3 the same); Dwarf Signal Up Main To Down Main; Dwarf Signal Sidings To Down Main; Dwarf Signal Siding To Up Main. Also a plastic Distant - Down Main.

33

Qty 3 Pocket Watches in need of attention. The first is an LNER enamel faced Limit, rear of case engraved L.N.E.R. 4342. The second hand is missing and the face has chips at 10 and 4 o'clock. The second is an LMS Swiss Recta with second hand. The rear of the case is engraved L.M.S 12606. The third is a BR(M) Swiss Phenix with second hand. Rear of case engraved BR(M) 21425. This one works for a while then stops.

34

Large cast model of LMS locomotive 6220 CORONATION on original wooden plinth. Believed to be one of just a few made for the LMS Directors to commemorate the visit of LMS Pacific 'Coronation' to America in 1939 (actually 6229 Duchess Of Hamilton in disguise) for the World Fair. An extremely rare item, whether any others survived is not known. Painted in original colours of maroon and straw.

35

Signed Plans dated 1845 of "Sections Of The Grand Union Railway from Nottingham to Kings Lynn with the several Branches Therefrom"

36

BR(E) Enamel Sign, F/F reads:- "All Vehicles To Ferry" with left facing arrow. Measures 48" x 24 and is in very good condition with deep colour and shine. Unusual and possibly unique

37

GWR Chad Valley Wooden Jigsaw A CORNISH FISHING VILLAGE, complete and with its original Black label box, both puzzle and box are in excellent condition.

38

Industrial Nameplate HOMEPRIDE. Ex Hawthorn Leslie  0-4-0ST with outside cylinders, works number 3589 built 1924. In use first at Paul Bros Homepride Flour Mills, Seacombe then  William Lee Haulage Contractors Seacombe. Comes with matching Worksplate R & W Hawthorn Leslie & Co Ltd number 3589 dated 1924

39

Southern Railway Shelf plate LYME REGIS black on white enamel measuring 3½" x 1¼". In excellent condition and a great rarity from this long closed Devon line.

40

Shedplate 82C, Swindon until May 1973. Ex loco condition.

41

British Railways Southern Region Signal box bell code notice from between BARNSTAPLE JcT and ILFRACOMBE. Lists all the Signal boxes, Motive power depots and crossing keepers boxes on the whole stretch of the line, dated 3rd March 1960, complete with original glazed frame, a superb reminder of this premier holiday line.

42

A pair of Mahogany LYR chairs, both of similar pattern with the LYR monogram carved into the back rail. Both are in good original condition and retain there original fabric fillings and gimp. A rare pattern of chair seldom seen.

43

Doorplate, BR(NE) GENTLEMEN, dark tangerine with black edge lettering, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 3½"  in virtually mint condition. Surprisingly rare.

44

Smokebox Numberplate 43798. Ex Deeley 0-6-0 3F Locomotive built Derby 1904 and originally numbered 268 then LMS number 3798. Withdrawn June 1958. Somewhat rusty from outside shed storage.

45

Totem, BR(M) BOURNVILLE, F/F. Ex Midland Railway station on the old Birmingham & Gloucester Railway line south of New Street. Site of the world famous Cadbury factory and of course the old Bournville MPD. Deep colour and shine with a couple of small, expertly repaired chips. An extremely scarce totem, photographic evidence suggesting only two on the station and this is the only 'known' one, GWRA having sold this some years ago for the first time.

46

Alloy Key Token TIVERTON to CADELEIGH. Ex GWR line from Exeter to Tiverton, long closed. Retains original blue paint which signifies B configuration.

47

British Railways Station Illuminated sign “Weston super-Mare”.

48

British Railways D type Wagon Plates, qty 12 consisting of B224666 16T 1955 Lot No2719 Chas Roberts, B722566 12T 1953 Lot No 2446 Derby, B310178 21T 1961 Lot No 3387 Shildon, B730029 20T 1949 Lot No 2048 Darlington , B887847 20T 1958 Lot No 3177 Gloucester , B741706 12T 1957 Lot No 2846 Wolverton , B273541 16T 1956 Lot No 2816 Teeside, DB978309 34T 1983 Lot No 4021 Shildon, B733292 22T 1961 Lot No 3332 Derby, B888895 22T 1958 Lot No 3176 Butterley, B873388 20T 1961 Lot No 3405 Met, B461418 13T 1951 Lot No 2488 Ashford.

49

Southern Railway framed and glazed notice re Special Instructions at WADEBRIDGE EAST BOX. A stunning item that lists all the regulations pertaining to this box as far as single line working between Wadebridge East and Wadebridge West, Electric Train tablet regulations between Wadebridge East , St. Kew Highway and Boscarne Junction and also every Shunting and Platform Bell Codes for Wadebridge. Measures 16" x 12½", dated December 1931, Waterloo Station. A wonderful reminder of the one of the most evocative names of the former LSWR North Cornish lines.

50

South Eastern Railway Police Truncheon measuring 17½" in length and bearing the large crown at the top, the initials 'S.E.R. horizontally across the centre and a pattern beneath. In absolutely superb condition with little sign of use.

51

Shedplate 75G, Eastbourne until June 1965. Not common. Ex loco condition.

52

Ex Swindon Works, Braime of Leeds,  large Firebox Inspection Flare Lamp with the handle stamped 'ENGR DEPT S'DON'.  Has a small brass makers plate on the side and comes in totally original condition. Undoubtedly from GWR days but unusually not stamped so.

53

LNER (GN) Pattern 3 aspect double pie crust top Guards handlamp, Bearing a brass fully titled LNER location plate with the Station name Ardsley. Complete and with original stamped LNER  fore and aft reservoir and LNER burner, restored to a high standard.

54

Carriage Print ' Saturday Market Place, Kings Lynn, Norfolk' from a painting by Leonard Squirrell, LNER series. In an original type glazed frame.

55

Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction C/I  Beware Of Trains / Trespass Sign,  very rare, flat, narrow border style. Face only restored.

56

Alloy Key Token BIDEFORD to TORRINGTON. Ex LSWR section on the Barnstaple to Torrington route in North Devon.

57

North Eastern Railway, Bracket clock with a going barrel movement which strikes on a Gong manufactured by Winterhalder and Hofmeier of Germany, supplied By Potts of Leeds . Oak  cased with intricate carving and a  silvered dial with black wax filled numerals. Stands 12" high and is 8" at widest, 6" deep. The rear door opens to reveal a label inscribed "W. Potts & Sons Watch & Clockmakers, Leeds" with various inscriptions including Mar 1921, Aug 1904. There is an additional, railway label showing it to be from the General Managers Office, Telecoms Centre, Room 11, Basement MHQ, York. Recently overhauled by 'Clock Tower, Morecambe' and guaranteed for 1 year from 21st September 2007. A lovely clock in extremely good condition. Note: Winterhalder and Hofmeier are possibly the most famous of the German Victorian clockmakers. The firm was started by Anton Winterhalder in Schwarzenbach, Germany in 1810, taking Anton Hofmeier into partnership in 1850, with the business finally closing on the death of Winterhalder's last son Linus in 1910. A large part of their output was made for Britain and the quality of movements and cases is always very high as seen in this example.

58

Worksplate, Hudswell Clarke & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds, England, number DE 1075 dated 1959. Oval brass engraved, face cleaned. Ex Manchester Ship Canal 430hp 0-6-0DE named "ALNWICK CASTLE" at  a ceremony outside the Dock Office 18/3/59. Unusual as most plates simply have a single letter D prefix. Sold and could recently be found at Winfield Shoe Co. Ltd., Hazel Mill, Blackburn Road, Acre, Rossendale.

59

A small collection of 20 whole Edmondson Tickets. Noted, GC & NSRC, Barry Railway, Belle Steamers, British Empire Exhibition, D & AJR etc.

60

Shedplate 62C, Dunfermline until September 1969. Wonderful, ex loco condition.

61

BR(E) Enamel Sign, unflanged with British Railways Totem at the top, reads:- "Only Vehicles Over The Ferry Are Allowed On This Pier - No Vehicle Accepted Over 2 Tons Gross Weight". Measures 48" x 24".  Reasonable condition with some chipping/loss. Nevertheless, a very rare, probably unique sign indeed.

62

Poster, GWR 'Speed To The West', Q/R. Produced for the Great Western Railway to promote the company’s speedy services to the West of England. The poster shows a 'King' class locomotive on a holiday train for the West Country.  Artwork by Charles Mayo, who worked in the GWR publicity department. Some loss and a number of repairs to the rear, carried out recently with 'magic' tape which could be removed and the poster mounted to preserve. Despite the damage, this is one of the most evocative railway posters ever produced.

63

Poster, British Railways Q/R "Somerset, Travel By Train" by Jack Merriott, printed by Chromoworks London.

64

Poster, British Railways Q/R "Three New Ships For The Heysham Belfast Overnight Service" by Wilcox, printed by Jordison & Co Ltd.

65

Poster, "LNER D/R London Via Harwich" by Frank Mason. Printed by Waterlow & Sons Ltd, London , Dunstable and Watford. A scarce poster only available at auction twice before.

66

Poster, LNER Q/R The Trossachs - Travel From Kings Cross by Austin Cooper (Canadian 1890 - 1964). Printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode Ltd., H.M. Printers London for the London & North Eastern Railway. A colourful scene in the unusual style of this artist. Has a clean, 8" tear on right side and a clean 1½" tear on left side. Would mount perfectly on linen.

67

Poster, LNER Q/R The Western Highlands - Travel From Kings Cross by Austin Cooper (Canadian 1890 - 1964). Printed by John Waddington Ltd., Leeds and London for the London & North Eastern Railway.  A colourful scene in the unusual style of this artist. Has a 6" clean tear on right side and a similar, repaired tear on left side. Would mount on linen perfectly.

68

Poster, LMS Q/R 'New Brighton & Wallasey - Served By The L.M.S." by Claude Buckle. Printed by S.C. Allen & Company Ltd., 20 Gerrard Street, London. A quite wonderful image of costumed bathers and holidaymakers on the beach with the lighthouse, yachts, boats and ships as a backdrop. Extremely good condition with only minor stains and defects.

69

Poster, Royal Albert Bridge Centenary 1859 - 1959, Q/R by Terence Cuneo. Classic image of Castle 5021 crossing the Tamar on the Cornish/Devon border. Published by British railways Western Region and printed by Waterlow. Some minor border loss, creasing and creasing tears.

70

Shedplate 24F, Fleetwood until September 1963. Ex loco condition.

71

LNWR iron Boundary Post, large version with rounded top. As removed from near Llandudno Junction.

72

Worksplate British Railways oval C/I  “Built 1957 Crewe”. Face restored only.

73

Cambrian Railways C/I Trespass Notice. Face restored only.

74

Great Eastern Railway original, enamel Signal Box Board CROMER BOX. Measures 37" x 6" and is somewhat faded but what a scarcity, little remains of this nature from the M&GN.

75

Nameplate ZANZIBAR, ex LMS Jubilee Class Locomotive numbered 5638, later 45638. Built Crewe in December 1934 and allocated at Longsight until 1960 when a move to Llandudno Junction took place. After a short stay on the N Wales coast route, a brief spell at Crewe and Warrington and then a return to Crewe until withdrawal in 1964 being cut up at the Works in April of that year. A wonderful Jubilee plate and a unique opportunity to own the only nameplate with the letter 'Z' appearing twice.

76

Worksplate Built Crewe 1935. Oval cast brass, ex Jubilee 5638, later 45638 ZANZIBAR. See Nameplate in previous lot for locomotive details.

77

Southern Railway brown salt glazed Teapot by Dunn Bennett & Co. Southern Railway garter crest on the side. Complete with lid and in excellent, virtually mint condition.

78

Tinplate signs, qty 2 comprising Railway Passengers Assurance Company Insure Your Luggage Here; Insurance Tickets covering any accidental injury on the journey. Both in fair condition.

79

Various Ships Plaques, qty 3 comprising Alert, Otus and MMS 1685. The last being cast in bronze and depicting none less than Mickey Mouse. All mounted on wooden backboards.

80

Shedplate 30B, Hertford East until November 1960. Face restored only.

81

Enamel Road / Private Railway sign complete with all the glass reflectors, STOP ON RED SIGNAL, an unusual sign in good condition measuring 25½" x 22½"

82

Pressed Steel road sign complete with all glass reflectors GATES NOT WORKING this rare sign was used on the road side of level crossings when not in use, in good overall condition and measurers 27"x 36"

83

Doorplate, BR(NE) STAFF ONLY, flangeless. Measures 18" x 3½" and is in excellent condition with good colour and shine and no chipping, just minimal signs of use.

84

Pullman EPNS Sauce Boats, a pair, one by Martin & Hall, the other Walker & Hall. One has folded lip and plain base, the other a plain lip with folded base.

85

Alloy Tablet BARNT GREEN - REDDITCH NORTH. Ex Midland Railway section on the now branch to Redditch, one time alternate route via Evesham to Ashchurch.

86

Alloy Key Token with brass end, CHESTER No 6 - GREEN LANE. Good, ex service condition.

87

GWR 'black leaf' china Coffee Cup bearing GWR Coat of Arms logo. Superb condition.

88

GNR or later LNER Signal Box Name Board HOUGHAM. Ex GNR East Coast Main Line location between Grantham and Newark. Wood with cast letters. Measures 61" 12" approximately in sound, original condition.

89

Totem, BR(W) BIRMINGHAM SNOW HILL, F/F. Ex GWR station in the heart of Birmingham on the route between Paddington and N. Wales

90

Shedplate 1B, Camden until January 1966. Face restored only.

91

South Eastern Railway wrought iron and cast iron Platform Seat Ends, qty 3. The two extremities have the 'SER' initials cast within and the centre support is blank. They are complete and just need the old bolts removing, new wooden slats and a paint job to bring to former glory.

92

A small collection of 20 whole Edmondson Tickets. Noted, Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Railway, R & SBRy, Weston Clevedon & Portishead Rly, SE & CR, LSWR, Met & GC Joint.

93

A small collection of 20 whole Edmondson Tickets. Noted, NBR all Cupar, NSR, MSWJR, MR, LNWR and GER

94

A collection of whole Edmondson Tickets to include 16 LNER, 26 SR, 20 GWR (mostly buffs), 29 LMS, plus a few odds and 60 halves, mostly grouping.

95

London & North Western Railway C/I Beware Of Trains Look Both Up And Down The Line Before You Cross. The back is original, face painted white, quite possibly by the railway.

96

GWR Brass Drum Clock similar to the normal Kays style one but this one is slightly deeper and was probably supplied by a different company. The number 5566 is stamped into the rear cover, it also has the normal winding square conversion. In reasonable condition but would benefit from a service.

97

GWR Copper Tea Urn plated GWR Carriage Dept Mess Room. Additionally stamped 'GWR' on the brass tap. Stands 14" high, 11" diameter with carrying handles both sides. Complete with stainless steel lid

98

GWR, large, 9" tall EPNS Coffee Pots bearing the GWR Roundel logo. Reputedly, and confirmed by the purchaser of the actual coach, these were used to serve coffee to HM The Queen Mother on the occasion of the last use of GWR Saloon number 9001 by a member of The Royal Family in March 1968. These large size coffee pots are certainly uncommon. The logos are well worn from extreme polishing fit for Royalty.

99

British Railways, Darlington cast, right facing  Fox as produced for the LNER D49 'Hunt' Class 4-6-0 locomotive nameplates. This one is absolutely original but was not carried, just held in stores at Darlington Works.

100

Totem, BR(W) BATH GREEN PARK, H/F. Ex Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway station, home of the S&D and arguably one of the top totems ever. A lovely example, probably the best of the few that has ever come to market. It retains the top mounting bracket and has excellent colour and shine with minimal defects from actual use. Not to be missed.

101

Shedplate 51D, Middlesbrough until June 1958. Face restored only. An uncommon shedplate.

102

Carriage Print 'Wymondham' from a painting by Leonard Squirrell, LNER series. In an original type, glazed frame.

103

Poster, LNWR D/R fully titled depicting a central map to the image with coloured Vingnettes around the outside. Has been mounted to hardboard then onto chipboard and is contained within a pine, unglazed frame. A rare poster that would benefit from being remounted.

104

London & North Western Railway C/I Rybudd Trespass Notice in Welsh, December 1883 measuring 26" x 19". Well rusty as a result of outside shed storage.

105

Smokebox Numberplate 45034. Ex LMS Class 5 4-6-0 Locomotive built by the Vulcan Foundry under works number 4579 in 1934. Allocations include Rugby, Crewe South, Monument Lane and Speke Junction. Survived almost until the end of steam being withdrawn in 1968. Superb, ex loco condition just as it was removed from the loco and taken into possession by the Speke Junction Shed Master. A small number of quality, b/w photographs accompany.

106

Alloy Key Token LLYNCLYS JUNCTION - BLODWELL JUNCTION. Ex Cambrian Railways section just outside Oswestry. This is an old, original engraving example, not a re-strike.

107

Industrial Nameplate PREMIER ex Manning Wardle 1463 of 1899 scrapped at a unknown date. The plate was then fitted to Peckett 0-4-0 OC Locomotive number 1079, built 18th December 1906. Used at Joseph Perrin and Son Haulage Contractors at Birkenhead Docks. Scrapped 1960.

108

Manchester Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway, Grimsby Docks Metropolitan Police Whistle complete with chain. A magnificent and very scarce item, beautifully engraved 'M.S.& L.Ry Grimsby Docks 7'. Also bears the makers name 'J. Hudson & Co 131 Barr Street, Birmingham. Research shows that only 20 policemen were employed by this company at Grimsby Docks and this is the only whistle of this nature to have survived. A unique opportunity for the whistle collector.

109

BR(NE) F/F Enamel sign 48" x 12" STATION MASTER with Black edged letters on dark Tangerine, in excellent condition with a few small chips, ex Bradford Exchange Station.

110

Shedplate A81, Old Oak Common, alloy construction. Unusual style, ex class 47 484. Face repainted, back cleaned but corrosion evident.

111

Enamel Advertising Sign for Gargoyle Mobiloil measuring 20" x 16".

112

Enamel Advertising Sign for Harris Brushes. Double sided with wall mounting flange,  measuring 16" x 15" and in excellent condition.

113

Enamel Advertising Sign for Swan & Health  Brand Shoes. Curved to fit a post and measuring 10" x 10", this sign must be unique because it directs one to Howcrofts, Fold Street, 1st Turning Left. (Wolverhampton?) Excellent condition.

114

Enamel Advertising Sign for Hancocks Bitter. Measures approximately 18" x 12" and is in excellent condition.

115

Enamel Advertising Sign for Eldridge Pope Ales. Measures 11" x 8" and is in excellent condition.

116

Enamel Advertising Sign for Websters Traditional Ales. Measures 11" x 10" and is in excellent condition.

117

Enamel Advertising Sign for Salters Scales, West Bromwich. A very early enamel measuring 18½" x 12" depicting the famous set of scales and 4 vignette style images of the same female head. A rare enamel despite some fading.

118

Enamel Advertising Sign for Singer Sewing Machines measuring 33½" x 24". Although in Greek, it is the familiar image in red, white and green of the lady sat at the treadle machine. Some restoration.

119

Enamel Advertising Sign for Yorkshire Bitter. Measures 11" x 10" and is in excellent condition.

120

Shedplate 75C, Norwood Junction until August 1966 and then Selhurst until May 1973. BR Triangle cast into reverse. Face restored, back clean ex loco.

121

Poster,  'The Central Highlands, Schiehallion (3547 feet) And Loch Rannoch'  British Railways D/R. A simple yet dramatic landscape view by Kenneth Steel. Printed by Jordison & Co. London & Middlesbrough and published by British Railways Scottish Region. Some staining, mostly in the margins and some minor crease tears, otherwise fine colour and complete.

122

Poster, British Railways D/R "Gloucestershire Travel By Train" an idyllic view of the Cotswolds by Muncaster, printed by Charles A Read Ltd.

123

Poster, British Railways D/R "Elgin Cathedral See Scotland By Train" by Jack Merriott, printed by Stafford & Co Ltd.

124

Poster, British Railways D/R "Selby Abbey See England By Rail" by Kenneth Steel, printed by Jordison & Co Ltd. Small corner loss top left hand side.

125

Poster, British Railways D/R "Ilkley Gateway To The Yorkshire Dales" anon, printed by Jordison & Co Ltd. Small tear at top and some creasing.

126

Poster, British Railways D/R "Edinburgh The Scott Monument" by Claude Buckle, printed by Stafford &Co Ltd.

127

Poster, British Railways D/R "Cheltenham Spa For The Cotswolds" (Illustrated Map) by Lee, printed by AAG Ltd. Small amount of loss at left hand corner and right hand edge.

128

French Railways double royal poster, PAYS BASQUE, Societe Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of the bridge, town and mountains.

129

French Railways double royal poster, PARIS, French Railways. A view of the Seine and Notre Dame

130

French Railways double royal poster, COTE DE L'ATLANTIQUE, Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of a harbour and Fort.

131

French Railways double royal poster, PUISANCE ECONOMIE, Electrification Des Valenciennes - Thionville, Societe Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Francais. A stunning image of one of the new electric locomotives used on this line.

132

French SNCF Poster, D/R "France - Vale de Loire" dated 1959. Edge pin-holes and slight creasing otherwise very good

133

French Railways double royal poster, PROVENCE, Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of the olive groves and mountains by Yves Brayer.

134

French Railways double royal poster, VAL DE LOIRE, Societe Nationale Des Chemins De Fer Francais. A colourful view of the Valley and bridge.

135

Totem, BR(M) SELLY OAK, F/F.  Ex Midland Railway station on the old Birmingham & Gloucester Railway line south of New Street.

136

Doorplate, BR(W)  TICKET COLLECTORS, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 6"  in virtually mint condition. An extremely rare doorplate.

137

Midland Railway copper Platform Lamp case with original, glass Lamp Tablet BOLTON ABBEY. Situated between Ilkley and Skipton, Bolton Abbey closed on the 22nd March 1965. The lamp is in fairly good condition but requires some restoration.

138

LNER A4 brass three-tone chime Whistle carried by A4 Pacific 4-6-2 Locomotive LORD FARINGDON. Built at Doncaster Works No. 1877  in July 1938 and originally  named PEREGRINE.  Renamed LORD FARINGDON in March 1948.  Renumbered LNER 34 in November 1946 and became BR 60034 in March 1948.  A Kings Cross engine until October 1963 when it was transferred to St Margarets Edinburgh for a brief spell, ending up at Ferryhill, Aberdeen from where withdrawal took place in August 1966. Cut up by Hughes, Bolckow at Blyth.  Measures 13” x 5” and is mounted on a wooden plinth. A wonderful item in lovely condition.

139

British Railways Pocket Watch by Limit (No 2), Swiss Made. Face has the second hand in the lower half and bears the initials BR(W) and the number 03922. The rear case also engraved BR(W) and bears the same number. Small repair to enamel at 10 o'clock and between 4 and 5 o'clock, otherwise extremely good. In full working order.