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Eric Ellis Auction of American Railroad Steam Locomotive Worksplates
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08 Aug 2022 09:00 BST
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There are 32 lots within this auction
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Lot 1
Worksplate AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 31116 BROOKS WORKS JUNE 1905. Ex Northern Pacific Railroad C271 2-8-2 numbered 1550. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original, stamped 1550 and L for left. Measures 13.5in x 7.5in and weighs 3.4kg and is in in very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 2
Worksplate AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 46507 PITTSBURG WORKS SEPTEMBER 1909. Ex Western Pacific Railroad RR Class 0-6-0 numbered 158. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original. Measures 13.875in x 7.5in and weighs 3kg. In very good conditio n with bolt hole wear. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 3
Worksplate AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 74166 SCHENECTADY WORKS NOVEMBER 1945. Ex SNCF 2-8-2 class141R numbered 293. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original. Measures 14in x 7.5in and weighs 2.8kg. In very good condition. From the Collecti on of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 4
Worksplate AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 39533 MANCHESTER WORKS MAY 1906. Ex Northern Pacific Railroad Class L-9 0-6-0 numbered 1045. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original. Measures 13.875in x 7.625in and weighs 2.7kg. In good condition t he plate has an extra hole in the R in American and there is a groove in the back which appears to be a casting flaw not a repair. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 5
Worksplate AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 41165 RHODE ISLAND WORKS JULY 1906. Ex Wabash Railroad B7 0-6-0 numbered 525. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original. Measures 13.875in x 7.5in and weighs 2.8kg. In very good condition, RH bolt hole is enlarged. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 6
Worksplate AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY 64391 COOKE WORKS APR 1923. Ex W. R. Grace 2-6-0 numbered 6, narrow gauge. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original. Measures 9.125in x 4.5in and weighs 1.5kg. In very good condition. From the Collect ion of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 7
Worksplate BUILT 1930 HILLYARD SHOPS SPOKANE WASHINGTON. Probably from a GN class 07 2-8-2 numbers 3381, 3382 and 3384. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original, stamped GN 7046 and OFF. Measures 14.875in x 5.25in and weighs 1.9kg. This is the larger style plate and is in very good condition From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 8
Worksplate MANUFACTURED BY HEISLER LOCOMOTIVE WORKS ERIE, PA. U.S.A. PATENTED SHOP No 1357. Ex Chicago Mill & Lumber No5. Rectangular cast brass face restored, rear original, stamped No 7. Measures 12in x 5.25in and weighs 1.3kg. This is the rare r large version Heisler in very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 9
Worksplate LIMA LOCOMOTIVE WORKS INCORPORATED S-IA 5-1926 7052. Ex Baltimore & Ohio Railroad S1A 2-10-2 numbered 6177. Oval cast brass face restored with 54-437 stamped in, rear original. Measures 11.75in x 7.5in and weighs 2kg. In very good cond ition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 10
Worksplate H.K. PORTER COMPANY PITTSBURGH U.S.A. No 5540 1914. Ex Ex Argent Lumber 2-6-0 numbered 1. Shield shaped cast brass face cleaned, rear original. Measures 7.875in x 8.325in and weighs 1kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the l ate Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 11
Worksplate H.K. PORTER COMPANY PITTSBURGH INC U.S.A. No 8047. Ex United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Administration 3 foot gauge 0-8-0 numbered 1. Shield shaped cast iron face and rear cleaned with traces of red paint, rear also painted 305. M easures 7.875in x 8.75in and weighs 1.9kg. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 12
Worksplate 22 WILLAMETTE IRON & STEEL WORKS PORTLAND, OREGON USA. Ex Sauk River Lumber No 23. Circular cast brass lightly face cleaned, measures 10in diameter and weighs 2.2kg. In excellent condition, a rare logging plate. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 13
Worksplate THE LIMA LOCOMOTIVE & MACHINE Co LIMA OHIO, U.S.A. No 2490 1912. Ex Western Cooperage Railroad No2 Shay locomotive. Rectangular cast brass face lightly cleaned, measures 12in x 6.5in and weighs 3kg. In very good condition. From the Col lection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 14
Worksplate BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. PHILADELPHIA. BURNHAM, PARRY, WILLIAMS & Co No 7334 1884. Ex Barca de Arauama 3 foo 1-3/4 gauge 2-6-0 numbered 3. Circular cast brass face lightly cleaned, rear original with 816D17 and R stamped in. Measures 11.875in diameter and weighs 3.6kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 15
Worksplate BALDWIN LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. PHILADELPHIA. BURNHAM, WILLIAMS & Co No 18188 OCTOBER 1900. Ex Kansas City Southern Railroad E1 2-8-0 numbered 428. Circular cast brass face lightly cleaned, rear original with 10 25 48 E295 stamped in. Measur es 16.5in diameter and weighs 5.8kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 16
Worksplate ROGERS LOCOMOTIVE COMPANY PATERSON. N-J. No 5201. Ex Mobile and Ohio Railroad 4-6-0 numbered 123. Rectangular cast brass face and rear lightly cleaned. Measures 13.75in x 5.5in and weighs 2kg. In good condition with an extra semi circle ma chined in the bottom From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 17
Worksplate CLIMAX MFG CORBY PA. PATENTED FEB 25 1890 MAR 18 1890 JUNE 30 1891 DEC 20 1892 NO 1684 Ex B.C.F.P. Timberland Developments number 7. Circular cast brass face lightly cleaned, rear painted with loco details. Measures 12in diameter and weigh s 3.6kg. In Very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 18
Worksplate JUNIATA SHOPS I.I.S 11-1918 3555. Ex Pennsylvania Railroad 2-10-0 numbered 3555 Oval chromed cast brass face lightly cleaned, rear original with label from the Works Manager Altoona PA 1954. Measures 11.625in x 7.325 and weighs 2.6kg. In V ery good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 19
Worksplate MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS LIMITED 48836 SEPT 1910. Ex Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo 2-8-0 numbered 51. Rectangular cast brass face cleaned, rear original. Measures 13.875in x 7.5in and weighs 3.1kg. In Very good condition. From the Colle ction of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 20
Worksplate 9353 LIMA LIMA-HAMILTON CORPORATION LIMA, OHIO-U.S.A. JAN, 1949. Ex Louisville and Nashville Railroad 2-8-4 Numbered 1974. Diamond shaped cast brass face restored rear lightly cleaned. Measures 16.125in x 9.5in and weighs 2.4kg. In very go od condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 21
Worksplate BLW THE BALDWIN LOCOMOTOVIVE WORKS 74134 PHILA,U.S.A. NOV - 1948. Ex Central American United Fruit Co. 3 ft. Gauge 2-8-2 numbered 204. Rectangular shaped cast brass face lightly cleaned, rear original. Measures 14.5in x 9.5in and weighs 3. 4kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 22
Worksplate BALDWIN – LIMA – HAMILTON CORP. F.O.A. U.S.A. SUPPLY 11-1955 BLH 76051 Ex Government of India 2-8-2 numbered 9112. Rectangular shaped cast brass face lightly cleaned, rear original with 281563 cast in.. Measures 14.625in x 3.125in and weig hs 1.6kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 23
Worksplate MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS LIMITED G5b 73720 AUG 1945. Ex CP 4-6-2 numbered 1203. Rectangular cast aluminium face restored, rear original with 540137 stamped in. Measures 16.25in x 7.5in and weighs 2kg. In very good condition. From the Coll ection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 24
Worksplate BLW THE BALDWIN LOCOMOTOVIVE WORKS 71325 PHILA,U.S.A. FEB - 1945. Ex USATC 2-10-0 numbered 5624. Rectangular shaped cast iron face restored, rear original with274769 cast in. Measures 14.325in x 9in and weighs 2.3kg. In very good condition with the close cropped BLW emblem From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 25
Worksplate BLH BALDWIN-LIMA-HAMILTON CORP. PHILADELPHIA. PA., U.S.A. , CONSTRUCTION NUMBER 75565 JUNE 1952. Ex New South Wales Government Railways D6S 2-8-2 numbered 5902. Rectangular cast iron face restored, rear restored with 280704 B2 29 cast in. Measures 14.5in x 7.25in and weighs 2.7kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 26
Worksplate THE BALDWIN LOCOMOTOVIVE WORKS PHILADELPHIA U.S.A. 56766 JULY, 1923. Ex Cyprus Mines Corporation 2 foot 6in gauge 0-8-2T umbered 2. Circular cast brass face lightly cleaned, rear original with 10168 stamped in. Measures 9.25in diameter and weighs 1.7kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 27
Worksplate 9286 LIMA LOCOMOTIVE WORKS INCORPORATED LIMA, OHIO-U.S.A. OCT.,1947. Ex Republic of Poland 2-10-2 numbered 100 and was the the last one of the order. Diamond shaped cast aluminium face restored rear original. Measures 16.25in x 9.5in and w eighs 700g. In good condition and a rare plate cat in aluminium. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 28
Worksplate MONTREAL LOCOMOTIVE WORKS LIMITED 65202 JULY 1923. Ex Semet Solvay Process 0-4-0T numbered 40 . Rectangular shaped cast iron face and rear restored. Measures 9in x 4.625in and weighs 1.7kg. In very good condition and the rarer small size p late. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 29
Worksplate DAVENPORT LOCOMOTIVE WORKS DAVENPORT IOWA BUILDERS NO, 2590. Ex U.S. Army 0-6-0T Rectangular shaped cast iron face restored rear original. Measures 14.125in x 4.125in and weighs 1.7kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the lat e Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 30
Worksplate H.K. PORTER COMPANY INC. NO 7523 FEB. 1943. CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY 1409. Ex U.S. Army 0-6-0T later SNCF 030TU35. Rectangular shaped cast iron face restored. Measures 12.75in x 7.5in and weighs 2.9kg. In very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 31
Makers plate NICHOLSON THERMIC SYPHONS LOCOMOTIVE FIREBOX CO. Ex New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railroad (NKP) C1a 0-8-0. Heart shaped cast brass face lightly cleaned rear original with 31024-Z cast in. Measures 8in x 9in and weighs 1.2kg. In exce llent condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
Lot 32
Four plates to include Boiler Id ENGINE NO 1779 Ex SP M7 2-6-0 numbered 1779 rectangular cast brass measures 6.625in x 3in, Boiler Id ENGINE NO 602 Ex T&NO P5 4-6-2 numbered 602 rectangular cast brass measures 6.5in x 3in, Cab plate EMERGENCY BRA KE VALVE rectangular cast brass measures 8in x 3.5in ex SP F4 2-10-2 numbered 3715 and a Makers plate ELESCO THE SUPERHEATER CO rectangular cast brass measures 15.5in x 4.5in ex SP 4-8-8-2. The four plates weigh 2.6kg. All in very good condition. From the Collection of the late Eric Ellis former Society Engineer of LMS 6201 Princess Elizabeth who purchased this plate from Alan Miller of San Diego CA and we have a copy of a sworn testament from Alan dated Nov 2007 that this plate is original. For shipping we recommend Mailboxes etc Worcester.
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