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 Withdrawn April 1985 from Cricklewood and cut up at Vic Berry, Leicester.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8702, built in 1931 her sheds included St Phillips Marsh, St Blazey, Newport Ebbw and lastly Herford from where she was withdrawn in May 1964 and then cut up at Swindon in June 1964.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 Clark & 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, SOMERSET by Jack Merriott, Q/R

64

Poster, THREE NEW SHIPS by Wilcox, Q/R

65

LNER Double Royal Poster 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 sign 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 to Evesham.

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

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 have 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 Squirrel, LNER series. In an original type, glazed frame.

103

LNWR D/R Poster: Fully titled and showing a central map to the image with coloured Vingnettes around the outside, the poster has been mounted to hardboard then onto chipboard and is contained within a pine frame ( no glass), this truly rare poster would benefit from being remounted and is a must for any serious LNWR collector.

104

London & North Western Railway C/I Rybudd Trespass Notice in Welsh, December 1883 measuring 26" x 19". Well rusty form 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 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 & Lincoln 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 pretty unique because it directs one to Howcrofts, Fold Street, 1st Turning Left. 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, GLOUCESTERSHIRE by Muncaster

123

Poster, ELGIN CATHEDRAL by Jack Merriot, D/R

124

Poster, SELBY ABBEY by Steel, D/R. Small corner loss top left hand side.

125

Poster, ILKLEY anon, D/R. Small tear at top and some creasing.

126

Poster, EDINBURGH - SCOTT MONUMENT by Claude Buckle, D/R

127

Poster, CHELTENHAM SPA (Illustrated Map) by Lee, D/R. 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 FARRINGDON. 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.

140

Shedplate 1D, Devon Road until September 1963 and then Marylebone until May 1973. Face restored long ago.

141

Pullman Car Company Limited EPNS Sugar Tongs manufactured by MH & Company and bearing the small, quite exquisite coat of arms on the outer shaft. Measures just 3½" in length and in extremely good condition with just slight offset shape.

142

London Brighton & South Coast Railway Horn Whistle complete with original chain. Deeply inscribed with company initials, it is a superb item in totally original, used condition.

143

Great Western Railway white Tail Lamp with company initials embossed on the chimney. Red bulls-eye front lens, it comes complete with original reservoir and GWR stamped burner. Has been tastefully restored with the initials picked out in black.

144

Smokebox Numberplate 92046. Ex Riddles 9F 2-10-0 locomotive built Crewe in February 1955 and allocated to Leicester. Withdrawn in October 1967 from Croes Newydd and cut up at Buttigiegs, Newport.

145

A Tyers No 6 Brass and steel single line Tablet OTTERHAM-CAMELFORD 11, from the ex LSWR Okehampton-Halwill-Padstow route which closed on the 3rd October 1966, hand engraved lettering, the face has not been stamped "Not In Use" as were most of this section and others from Devon & Cornwall (as was the Custom at Exeter Central S&T Dept) before being sold.

146

Great Central Railway EPNS Serving Spoon with full Coat of Arms and the wording 'Lutterworth'.

147

GWR 'black leaf' china Milk Jug bearing GWR Roundel logo. Superb condition.

148

BR(W) enamel Station Direction Sign ACOCKS GREEN STATION, F/F. Ex Birmingham suburban station on the main line from Snow Hill to Paddington. Right facing arrow measuring 28" x 13". Excellent condition, virtually mint.

149

Worksplate Hudswell Clark & Co Ltd Railway Foundry Leeds, England, number D1257 dated 1962. Oval cast brass, ex loco with red background. Ex Manchester Ship Canal 204hp  0-6-0DM which was withdrawn in June 1983 and dismantled.  'D13' stenciled onto rear.

150

Nameplate SIR DURNORE, ex SR King Arthur Class 4-6-0 Locomotive. Built Eastleigh in October 1926 by the Southern Railway to Maunsell design and numbered 802, later 30802 by British Railways. Allocations include Ashford and Stewarts Lane. Withdrawn in July 1961. Sir Durnore was thought to be the alternative spelling of Sir Dornard who was son of King Pellinore, brother of Agglovale, Lamorak, Percival and Torre.

151

Shedplate 24C, Lostock Hall until September 1963. Somewhat rusty but significant traces of original paint remain.

152

Carriage Print 'Ely, Cambridgeshire'  from a painting by Jordan, LNER series. In an original type, glazed frame.

153

GWR Sleeping Cars Towel Bag. Fine linen measuring 12" x 8", this delightful item bears the following inscription: "The enclosed towel is issued for the convenience of the passenger, with the compliments of the Great Western railway Company. The company respectfully request that the passenger will kindly replace it in the bag provided and leave it on the rack of the compartment on completion of the journey". Excellent condition and of considerable scarcity.

154

GWR Platform bench with the early script type legs (x2) complete with original pitch pine wood, the ends have been cleaned and primed and the wood has been stripped. In excellent condition ready to repaint. Originates from the South Wales area.

155

Totem, BR(W) BIRMINGHAM MOOR STREET, F/F. Ex GWR station a little south of Snow Hill, built to relieve the pressure endured by Snow Hill.

156

Alloy Key Token FENNY COMPTON to BURTON DASSETT. Ex East & West Railway, later the Stratford & Midland Junction Railway section in rural Warwickshire between Stratford and Towcester.

157

London & North Western Railway C/I Trespass Notice, 1st November 1888 measuring 18" x 18". Well rusty form outside shed storage.

158

Worksplate English Electric Company Ltd London No.2690/D451 – 1959,  The Vulcan Foundry Ltd Locomotive Works England. Ex Class 40 D 234 “ACCRA”. The face is in very good, ex loco condition, the back has been painted Silver.

159

Railway Signal Company Miniature Staff BRENT EAST - BRENT WEST. This Staff is in  good, ex service condition.

160

Shedplate 53D, Bridlington until June 1958. Ex loco condition.

161

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring OTFORD. Ex SECR location in Kent. This lot and the next 4 lots present a unique opportunity to acquire one of these from every location along this particular stretch of line, from Otford to Maidstone.

162

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring BOROUGH GREEN.

163

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring MALLING.

164

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring BARMING.

165

Sykes, Southern Railway Signal Box Brass Bell Push with enamel location ring MAIDSTONE.

166

Great Western Railway Signal Box Gate Wheel and supports, clearly marked ‘G.W.R.’. Originates from one of the Cotswold area Signal Boxes.

167

G.W.R. Tin Map of the system, in original Oak frame, in V.G. condition.

168

London & North Western Railway C/I Caution - Trespass Notice, December 1883 measuring 26" x 19". Well rusty form outside shed storage.

169

GWR Mahogany cased 6½" Diameter Signal Box / Office Wall Clock, this type of clock is generically known as a "Pork Pie" however this is the much rarer French version which were supplied before the GWR bought the later type Smiths types. The French version has a much better quality movement and porcelain dial which is similar to the brass drum clocks supplied to the GWR, the clock is in restored and working condition.

170

Shedplate 64E, Polmont until June 1960. Face restored only.

171

Early Tin petrol can complete with original brass top pained red and stenciled B.R. Obviously earlier than this probably dating from around 1910 - 1920 an unusual item. Together with a Paraffin can with a long pouring spout, probably for filling lamps, filler cap marked GWR.

172

London & South Western nickel Porter Badge numbered 8203. Original condition retaining both rear rings and clip

173

Peckett Loco Lamp complete with original reservoir and burner and retaining the red, slide-in colour changer. Top chimney bears the brass makers plate 'Peckett & Sons Ltd, Engineers, Bristol'. Front bullseye lens has a crack obtained in service. An uncommon lamp that has been repainted matt black with a white cowl interior.

174

BR(W) small enamel sign ' The Conditions upon which tickets, including season tickets, are issued, and the Conditions applicable to Passenger' luggage, etc., can be obtained free of charge on application to the Booking Clerk'. Measures 6" x 4" with cream lettering on a chocolate background. Just about mint condition with the slightest of marks around the boltholes.

175

Great Western Railway Brass Tenderplate number 1871 Swindon Works April 1912. Stamped beneath the date is 3500 Gallons. The Tender would have been fitted to many locomotives over the years but a sample include 4931 Hanbury Hall,  7819 Hinton Manor, 3239 and last loco in 1944 was 5369

176

GWR brass collared, Bladon 1938 Fogmans Handlamp converted, probably by the railway, to a 3 aspect lamp. Complete with original reservoir and a BR burner. Tastefully restored.

177

GWR C/I Propping Of Wagon Doors Sign. Original condition with chocolate and cream paintwork.

178

Shell Lubricating Oilcan, in excellent condition with vibrant colours of red on yellow. Stands 10" tall, circa 1920's.

179

Doorplate, BR(Sc) GOODS OFFICE, enamel F/F measuring 18" x 3½"  in virtually mint condition. A very rare doorplate.

180

Shedplate 72F, Wadebridge until September 1963. Face restored only. Very uncommon.

181

GWR EPNS Milk Jug measuring 3¾" tall and bearing the GWR Hotels Coat of arms logo, in excellent condition.

182

Enamel Advertising Sign for Royal Blue Coaches. Measures 30" x 20" and is in good condition with some areas of restoration

183

Enamel Bus Stop Sign, double sided white lettering on red worded 'Bus Stop, "Q" Other Side and opposite "Q" This Side'. Measures 12" x 9", company unknown.

184

Enamel Sign, believed to have been affixed to  an early tram or trolleybus, reads: Caution - To Ride or Hang On To The Back Of This Vehicle is Dangerous and Strictly Forbidden. Red lettering on white background, circular 12" diameter in excellent condition.

185

Totem, BR(S) PINHOE, F/F. Ex LSWR station just outside Exeter closed 7th March 1966. A lovely totem with only minor blemishes from use. Extremely rare, only once on the market long ago.

186

LMS Hotels china Egg Cups, qty 4 with Serving Dish. The Dish has a typically English thatched cottage with flower garden covering half of the surface, the rest being delicately coloured and finished with orange rim decoration. It has the tiniest of rim chips at 11 o'clock. Beneath is the makers name 'Royal Venton Ware - J.Steventon & Sons, Burslem' and 'LMS Hotels' inscribed. The central hole is fitted with an EPNS lifting handle. The Egg Cups have a floral design, 3 of the 4 Rose & Pansy, the 4th Fresia and Bluebells. No markings beneath but the rim finish indicates these are originals. One Egg Cup has a rim chip.

187

Smokebox numberplate 32346. Ex LBSCR K class 2-6-0 Locomotive, designed by L.B.Billington and one of the small class of only 17 locos built between 1913 and 1921. All of the class survived into BR ownership and were withdrawn pretty much simultaneously between November and December 1962. Allocated for most of its life at Three Bridges. An excell