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Railwayana, Posters & Advertising Signs
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Station Road
Pershore, Worcestershire
WR10 2BX
United Kingdom
Railwayana, Posters & Advertising Signs

Auction dates
09 Jul 2016 10:00 BST
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09 Jun 2016 08:00 - 10:00 BST
09 Jun 2016 13:00 - 13:20 BST
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Lot 242
GER Foulsham West

GER coloured signal box diagram GER FOULSHAM WEST, linen backed measuring 40in x 16in. Shows From County School on the left and To Reepham on the right. In good rolled condition with a little water staining. A rare survivor dated 26th August 1910.

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340 GBP
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Lot 243
BR Glorious Thames, Bagley

Original watercolour painting by Bagley for the British Railways Glorious Thames publicity brochure. Nicely framed and mounted measuring 19in x 11in.

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50 GBP
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Lot 244
1503

Smokebox numberplate 1503 ex GWR 1500 Class 0-6-0 Pt built at Swindon in August 1949. It was an 81A Old Oak Common loco for all of its working life from where it was withdrawn on 31 December 1963 and scrapped at T.W. Ward Britton Ferry. Face restored , a rare smokebox from only a class of only 10 and the third from this class to ever appear at auction.

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2,300 GBP
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Lot 245
30368

Smokebox numberplate 30368 ex Drummond Black Motor, a long time 70D Basingstoke engine that was withdrawn from there in December 1962. Face lightly cleaned, rear ex loco with BR(S) Eastleigh casting marks. Also marks of gas torch removal around bolt holes.

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900 GBP
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Lot 246
GWR bread basket

GWR silver plate bread basket with GWR DINING CARS in garter nicely engraved on the side. Base marked Elkington & Co. 12.5in long, in excellent condition.

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120 GBP
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Lot 247
BR(E) Beware of Trains

BR(E) enamel BEWARE OF TRAINS measuring 27in x 19in. In excellent condition.

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110 GBP
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Lot 248
GWR Bottle Bristol

GWR Hotels Department Bristol Green glass Beer Bottle, stands 9 inches tall and is free from cracks and chips on the bottle except for a small chip on the inside rim. GWR beer bottles are very rare.

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260 GBP
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Lot 249
North British ex SAR 3337

North British Locomotive Brass worksplate No 26057 1948 ex South African Railways Class 19D 4-8-2 No 3337. one of the final batch of fifty locos of this large and successful Class designed mainly for branch line duties. Face restored rear ex loco.

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190 GBP
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Lot 250
Sir Charles Wheatstone 20187

Diesel nameplate Sir Charles Wheatstone ex 20187. Named at Pickering Station North Yorkshire Moors Railway 28.05.94 when part of the BR Telecommunications fleet, the name was removed around 06.97 and loco sold to Direct Rail Services. Renumbered 2030 8 after overhaul and currently stored at Barrow Hill. In ex loco condition.

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Lot 251
Heppers Patent key instrument

Heppers Patent key instrument, cast into the face LMSR WB&S CO LTD HEPPERS PATENT AND TRAFFOLITE PLATE POINTS NO2. In good original condition standing 13in tall, originated from Scotland.

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50 GBP
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Lot 252
GNR block x2 & repeater

GNR mahogany cased pegging block instruments a pair together with a GNR mahogany cased repeater. All in good cleaned condition except the block instruments are missing their zinc dial face plates.

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240 GBP
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Lot 253
BR(W) FF Afon Wen

Totem BR(W) FF AFON WEN. In virtually mint condition, from the former Cambrian railway station on the Dovey Junction to Pwllheli line, the station was closed in December 1964, not a common totem.

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3,500 GBP
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Lot 254
BR(E) Rights of Way etc

BR(E) enamel RIGHTS OF WAY ACT 1932 THE BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION HEREBY GIVE NOTICE THAT THIS WAY IS NOT DEDICATED TO THE PUBLIC. Measures 10in x 8in and is in excellent condition. An uncommon sign.

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190 GBP
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Lot 255
Lancashire Derbyshire & East Coast Railway clock

Lancashire Derbyshire & East Coast Railway clock 10in oak cased fusee clock by POTTS & SONS of LEEDS. The fusee movement has shaped plates and turned pillars and is in good working condition. The original dial has been repainted back to the g hosted writing that was visible and now visible in ghosted is the later LNER dial writing showing LNER No 9241. Pencilled into the rear of the case is Skellingthorpe and the LNER records confirm that clock No 9241 was in use at Skellingthorpe Signal Box. The clock probably dates from the opening in 1897 and Skellingthorpe was the only LD&ECR station in Lincolnshire and one of two LD&ECR stations that had a level crossing. A rare timepiece in working condition complete with pendulum and key.

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1,700 GBP
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Lot 256
Tyers No1 Sheringham-Runton Jc 19

TYERS No1 brass and steel single line tablet SHERINGHAM-RUNTON Jc 19. From the M&GN Melton Constable to Cromer Beach Line.

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520 GBP
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Lot 257
BR(M) FF Waiting Room

BR(M) FF enamel doorplate WAITING ROOM measuring 18in x 6in. In excellent condition with one small repair to bottom left hand corner.

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180 GBP
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Lot 258
Evesham Morton-in-Marsh

Single line alloy key token EVESHAM MORTON-IN-MARSH 49. In ex box condition.

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140 GBP
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Lot 259
BR(NE) Station Master

Enamel doorplate BR(NE) STATION MASTER measuring 18in x 6in. In good condition with some edge chipping on the top left hand corner.

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120 GBP
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Lot 260
BR(M) FF Stockingford

Totem BR(M) FF STOCKINGFORD, in good condition but with a little loss of shine. A former Midland Railway station on the line between Nuneaton and Whitacre.

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260 GBP
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Lot 261
LNER Crane notice

LNER cast iron sign LNER PERSONS NOT IN THE EMPLOY OF THE COMPANY USING THIS CRANE DO SO ENTIRELY AT THEIR OWN RISK BY ORDER. Face restored, a rare sign measuring 29.5in x 5in..

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50 GBP
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Lot 262
Walkers No 349 1923

Worksplate WALKERS LIMITED No 349 ENGINEERS 1923 MARYBOROUGH. From Queensland C17 class loco No 721 4-8-0 locomotive. In ex loco condition.

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180 GBP
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Lot 263
GWR Single Spagnoletti block instrument

GWR Single Spagnoletti block instrument in good original condition.

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60 GBP
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Lot 264
Midland Short Trespass

Midland Railway cast iron, short trespass Notice from Donisthorpe station on the Ashby and Nuneaton line (They were only used on this section) expertly welded and face restored to high quality 31.5in x 14in.

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120 GBP
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Lot 265
52290

Smokebox numberplate 52290 ex LYR Aspinall 27 class 0-6-0 built at Horwich works in 1895. It was shedded at Wigan Central, Fleetwood, Lostock Hall and finally at Rose Grove from where it was withdrawn in 1960. In ex loco condition.

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650 GBP
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Lot 266
LSWR milk jug

LSWR silver plate milk jug with early LSWR script, base marked Mappin & Webb. In excellent condition.

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220 GBP
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Lot 267
LNER double line block

LNER double line mahogany cased block instrument, complete and in good original condition. Stands 19in tall.

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150 GBP
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Lot 268
Badge ex 43152 St Peter's School York

HST stainless steel Nameplate Badge for ST PETER'S SCHOOL YORK AD627, ex 43152. Measures 9in x 9in and is in ex loco condition. Sold on behalf of Great Western Railways in aid of their nominated Charity, Prostate Cancer UK and will come with an offic ial certificate from GWR confirming this.

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400 GBP
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Lot 269
Deutchse Reichsbahn carbide handlamp

Deutchse Reichsbahn (DR) carbide handlamp stamped with the Nazi Eagle Emblem and Swastika to the rear. Complete with a later dated reservoir 1951 and with the makers name D B OSNABRUKER METALWERKE J KAMPSCHULTE & CO OSNABRUCK. In restored condition and complete with clear, blue and red glasses.

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Lot 270
GER Sleaford 47

GER 3 aspect sliding knob handlamp, stamped in the reducing cone GER S.J.BOX SLEAFORD and brass plated on the side LONDON AND NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY SLEAFORD 47 also plated with makers plate P&W MacLellan lamp manufacturers London & Glasgow. Complete with all glasses and GER stamped reservoir, burner and reflector. In good cleaned condition.

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700 GBP
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Lot 271
84D Leamington Spa

Shedplate 84D Leamington Spa 1950 to Sept 1963. In ex loco condition and with the engine number 7810 (Draycott Manor) chalked on the back. A rare shedplate.

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900 GBP
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Lot 272
S&DR Locomotion by Wigston

Original water colour on card by J E Wigston GRA of Stockton and Darlington Railway locomotive LOCOMOTION. Painting size 15in x 10in, mounted in card mount and framed and glazed size 22in x 17in. Signed and dated 1977.

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30 GBP
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Lot 273
S&CR balloon back chair

Sutherland & Caithness Railway mahogany balloon back chair, the centre back rail carved S&CR. The chair appears to be in excellent condition with green leather upholstery. Probably a singular survivor and of true historical importance.

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550 GBP
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Lot 274
LNER QR poster board heading

LNER enamel quad royal poster board heading, white on black enamel, measuring 51in x 5in. In good condition with minor edge chipping, this is the rarer version with script style lettering.

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110 GBP
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Lot 275
LNER Lavenham Suffolk

LNER carriage print LAVENHAM SUFFOLK by Roland Hilder RI. In excellent condition. An extremely rare carriage print in original frame.

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Lot 276
Spratts Dog Bowl

Enamel advertising Dog Bowl SPRATTS with trade mark blue on white enamel. Measures 10.75in diameter and 4in tall. Virtually mint and the best one we have ever seen.

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Lot 277
LT Tottenham Court road

LT bronze framed enamel target sign TOTTENHAM COURT ROAD, mounted on a wooden back board. The target measures 24in long x 20in tall and is in excellent condition.

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1,000 GBP
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Lot 278
GN&LNWR Joint Stathern

GN & LNWR Joint 3 aspect double pie crust handlamp brass plated Great Northern Railway STATHERN No1 and GN&LNW JOINT LINE. Stamped in the reducing cone GNR A7/07 GN 9054 and also stamped GN9054 in the side of the lamp. Complete with original fore and aft reservoir, burner, reflector and all glasses. In good cleaned condition.

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1,250 GBP
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Lot 279
GWR Ashtray

GWR porcelain Ashtray with Great Western Railway Hotels CoA to centre. Measures 4 inches square and is base marked Bishop England. In excellent condition.

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190 GBP
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Lot 280
GWR brass 4235

GWR brass Cabside 4235 ex 280 T built 1914 Swindon and shedded at Ebbw Junction, Newport Pill and withdrawn from Ebbw Junction in 1962. Face restored and comes with original Swindon receipt.

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1,400 GBP
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Lot 281
D1009 Western Invader

Cast aluminium cabside numerals D1009 ex Western Invader, as removed by one of the locos drivers when they became loose in service. Included with the lot is a copy of the collectors corner sale lists for 1978 showing that one side of Western Invader nameplate was sold without its cabside and the other with the cabside backing plate only. All in ex loco condition.

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1,100 GBP
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Lot 282
BR(M) FF Loughborough

Totem BR(M) FF LOUGHBOROUGH. In Good ex Station condition and complete with original mounting brackets. A difficult totem to obtain especially in this condition.

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1,050 GBP
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Lot 283
CR train follows board

Caledonian Railways steel and canvas train follows board, one side written TRAIN FOLLOWS CR and the other TO BE RETURNED TO BEATTOCK. Measures 28in x 21in, in good condition for a rare survivor.

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320 GBP
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Lot 284
Loco Stores Crewe

Carriage board LOCO STORES CREWE measures 28in x 3.5in. Straw on maroon paint complete with original metal ends. An unusual item.

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200 GBP
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Lot 285
LT Tram Stop Request

LT enamel TRAM STOP REQUEST measuring 17.75in x 15.5in. White on blue enamel in excellent condition. A very rare sign.

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220 GBP
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Lot 286
BR(Sc) Chrome LOW Ticket collector

BR(Sc) chromed brass lion over wheel cap badge TICKET COLLECTOR, as issued to female staff. In excellent condition, a rare badge.

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400 GBP
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Lot 287
GWR x 1

GWR brass lever lead 2 UP MAIN AND TO LMS HOME 18 OR 16 17 18. In original condition, 9in long.

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340 GBP
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Lot 288
GWR Stratford Upon Avon etc

GWR wooden Finger Board STRATFORD ON AVON BIRMINGHAM AND WOLVERHAMPTON. Double sided in good ex station condition measuring 46in x 7in.

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200 GBP
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Lot 289
Great Western Railway clock

Great Western Railway clock 12in mahogany cased drop dial fusee clock with original KAYS WORCESTER dial paint. The fusee movement is of typical John Walker style with cut out to the bottom plates and shaped back cock and turned pillars. The case is a lso of typical John Walker quality with dovetail joints and oak back. Complete with original British Rail Collectors Corner receipt dated 4-9-1979, in working condition with pendulum and key. This is a rare clock to have escaped GWR numbering and dial writing. There is also on the back of the box in pencil HALBERTON HALT FRONT OFFICE.

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Lot 290
LNER Keep to the Footpath

LNER cast iron sign THE PUBLIC ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP TO THE FOOTPATH TRESPASSERS WILL BE PROSECUTED BY ORDER. A very rare sign thought to have been used on canal/ river navigations. Face restored 27.5in x 15in. Ref TPLN111.

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200 GBP
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Lot 291
BR(M) FF Drinking water

BR(M) enamel doorplate FF DRINKING WATER. Measures 12in x 6in, some edge chipping but a very rare sign.

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320 GBP
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Lot 292
GWR Tickets issued here

GWR enamel sign GWR TICKETS ISSUED HERE. Double sided with repairs to both sides but displays well. Measures 18in x 12in. Not a common sign.

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160 GBP
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Lot 293
2E Northampton

Shedplate 2E Northampton 1952 - 1963 then Saltley until 1967. In ex loco condition.

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130 GBP
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Lot 294
Stewarts Lane depot plaque

Depot plaque STEWARTS LANE, cast aluminium ex 73133 which was in mainline blue. Measures 17.5in x 17.5in totally ex loco condition with one corner cracked.

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220 GBP
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Lot 295
GNR Bell Hubberts Bridge

GNR mahogany cased underslung block bell with traffolite plate on the front FROM HUBBERTS BRIDGE. In good condition.

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50 GBP
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Lot 296
GWR safe plates x 2

GWR brass travelling safe plates consisting of: NEWPORT TO EBBW VALE/ RETURN TO DISTRICT CASHIER GWR NEWPORT and NEWPORT TO NANTYGLO/ RETURN TO DISTRICT CASHIER GWR NEWPORT. Both in original condition and measure 4in x 2.5in.

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100 GBP
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Lot 297
GNR Sleaford signal box lamp

GNR brass signal box hanging lamp brass plated LNER SLEAFORD. Complete with original glass chimney hanging hoop and shade, in excellent condition.

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80 GBP
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Lot 298
45389

Smokebox numberplate 45389 ex LMS 4-6-0 Black 5 built in 1937. A long time Perth and Stirling engine withdrawn in 1965. Face restored, rear primed as it was displayed on a shed since the 1960's.

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500 GBP
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Lot 299
1960 Swindon ex Warship

Worksplate BUILT 1960 SWINDON, cast aluminium ex class 42 Warship in the range D816-D829. Face cleaned with clear traces of BR blue paint on the edges.

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500 GBP
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Lot 300
LNER A4 Golden Eagle

Nameplate GOLDEN EAGLE from the LNER A4 Class 4-6-2 No 4482 / 60023. Built at Doncaster works in December 1936. Allocated initially to Kings Cross it eventually settled at Gateshead in January 1942 and lastly at Aberdeen Ferryhill in May 1964 from wh ere it was withdrawn in October 1964. It was cut up at Motherwell Machinery & Scrap during December 1964. Face restored a long time ago rear ex loco and hand gravered R H signifying this was the Right hand side, also a small brazed repair that was done in service, the Left hand side plate is known to be a later replacement so one wonders if that side suffered a larger crack. One of the most evocative A4 bird named plates to ever come on to the market.

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Lot 301
DR LMS Pwllheli Post

Poster LMS PWLLHELI ON THE SUNNY CAMBRIAN COAST by Alfred Bestall. Double Royal 25in x 40in. Printed by Greycaine Ltd. Some insect damage to image, and mildew mainly to bottom border. This previously unknown LMS poster, with an identical GWR version, is believed to be the only railway poster illustrated by Alfred Bestall, who is regarded by many as the greatest artist ever to have illustrated the Rupert Bear articles and annuals, the link to the artist being Alfred Bestall was made by Geoff Courtney of Heritage Railway Magazine. A rare poster which deserves to be conserved.

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320 GBP
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