Collectors Sale on Tuesday 17th November 2009
1. AMALGAMATED PRESS - "Triumph" Makes of Motor Cars and Index Marks (32/32) and LAMBERT & BUTLER - Motor Index Marks (46/50)
Estimate: 30-40
2. GALLAHER - Champions A series (48/48 2 sets, one fronts with letterpress, one without) and 2nd series (48/48)
Estimate: 15-20
3. LOUIS GERRARD - Modern Armaments, numbered (50/50); Moustafa Ltd - Real Photos (25/25) and Major Drapkin Views of the World captions in two lines (12/12)
Estimate: 25-35
4. OGDENS - Boy Scouts, blue back (50/50)
Estimate: 30-40
5. GALLAHER - WOODLAND TREES SERIES (100/100)
Estimate: 120-160
6. Large cards sets: Players - Old Hunting Prints; Famous Beauties; Wills -English Period Costumes and Old Silver
Estimate: 40-60
7. PLAYERS - large cards Old Sporting Prints (25/25); CHURCHMANS - Sporting Trophies (25/25); Kings of Speed (50/50) and Lawn Tennis (28/50)
Estimate: 30-50
8. OGDENS - Cricket 1926 (32/50); Prominent Cricketers of 1938 (50/50) and D C THOMPSON - The World's Best Cricketers (18/18)
Estimate: 30-40
9. LAMBERT & BUTLER - A History of Aviation, front in green (25/25); Interesting Sidelights on the Work of the GPO (50/50); Motor Cars A series, green backs (25/25); 2nd series of 25 (25/25); Motor Cycles (50/50) and Pirates & Highwaymen (25/25) all contained in a modern album
Estimate: 90-130
10. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of loose odds and part sets, various
Estimate: 20-40
11. PLAYERS & WILLS - 19 sets relating to animals and natural history including Wills Dogs, Garden Life, British Butterflies and Players Curious Beaks, Dogs by Wardle and Game Birds & Wildfowl also Abdulla set British Butterflies (20)
Estimate: 20-40
12. MAINLY WILLS - 19 sets of cards relating to flowers and shrubs including Roses A series of 50, Alpine Flowers, Old English Garden Flowers, Wild Flowers and Garden Flowers, also Carreras Flowers and others (23)
Estimate: 20-50
13. RICHARD LLOYD - Old English Inns (25/25) and ARDATH - Your Birthday Tells Your Fortune (50/50)
Estimate: 20-25
14. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - 18 sets of sport related cards including Gallaher Sporting Personalities, Godfrey Phillips Sportsmen "Spot the Winner" inverted back, Players Cricketers 1938, Wills Rugby Internationals, Cricketers 1928 and others (18)
Estimate: 30-60
15. PLAYERS & WILLS - 20 sets of military related cards including Players Drum Banners & Cap Badges, RAF Badges, Modern Naval Craft and Wills Ships Badges and Air Raid Precautions also Godfrey Phillips Soldiers of the King and Aircraft (22)
Estimate: 40-60
16. ALEXANDER BOGUSLAVSKY - Mythological Gods and Goddesses (25/25)
Estimate: 20-25
17. GALLAHER - 11 sets of film related cards including Stars of Screen & Stage (green back), My Favourite Part, Film Episodes, Famous Film Scenes, Shots form Famous Films and Portraits of Famous Stars (11)
Estimate: 30-50
18. WILLS - Cinema Stars 1st series (2), 2nd series (2), 3rd series; Radio Celebrities (2) and Film Stars second series; PLAYERS - Film Stars second series (2), third series (4); Ogdens Actors Natural & Character Studies and Phillips Film Favourites (18 in total)
Estimate: 40-60
19. PLAYERS - Riders of the World (50/50); Gems of British Scenery (25/25); Motor Cars A series and second series (both complete); LAMBERT & BUTLER - Pirates & Highwaymen; MILLHOFF - Reproductions of Celebrated Oil Paintings and other sets including Crystal Palace Souvenir Cards (40/40)
Estimate: 30-60
20. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - 71 sets, various subjects including Wills - English Period Costumes, Arms of Companies, Speed, Historic Events; Players - Cries of London, Aircraft of the Royal Airforce; Abdulla - Old Favourites; Carreras; Millhoff and others. all in small plastic cases and contained in a plastic 5 drawer cabinet
Estimate: 150-200
21. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of sets and part sets including Brooke Bond, J Wix Kensitas silk flowers (4 small); Flags, silks; some adhesive albums of cards and others
Estimate: 20-40
22. B A T - silk cards Best Dogs of their Breed (16, some duplicates) and Arms of the British Empire (19 blue back)
Estimate: 30-50
23. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets sorted into cigarette packets, many different also some Brooke Bond adhesive albums, Mars issues and others (a lot)
Estimate: 50-60
24. OGDENS - Poultry Rearing Management (25/25); CHURCHMANS - Silhouettes of Warships (8), Holidays in Britain (10), Navy at Work (46/48) and a quantity of other Churchmans odds and part sets
Estimate: 12-20
25. PLAYERS - Army Life (25/25); Life on Board a Man of War (30); Arms & Armour (43/50) various transfer cards and other part sets
Estimate: 20-40
26. GALLAHER - Plants of Commercial Value (34), Fables (50), WILLS - British Birds (21); CHURCHMAN - Story of Navigation (90) and other part sets
Estimate: 15-20
27. PLAYERS - Regimental Uniforms, blue back (50/50), British Livestock (25/25), Cricketers 1934 (45), Regimental Uniforms second series (40/50) and Boy Scout & Girl Guide Patrol Signs and Emblems (50)
Estimate: 15-20
28. PRIMROSE CONFECTIONERY - Laurel & Hardy, paper thin card (50/50)
Estimate: 20-25
29. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets including approx. 79 Kensitas silk Flags; some Players large cards including Wildfowl, British Butterflies and Fresh Water Fishes; some Tea cards and others contained in envelopes, cigarette boxes and tins (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
30. WILLS - Fish and Bait (48/50); OGDENS - Flags and Funnels of Leading Steamship Lines (36), Orders of Chivalry (16) and part sets of Players Celebrated Gateways and Lea Old Pottery and Porcelain second series all contained in a slot in album
Estimate: 60-80
31. B A T - Flag Girls of all Nations, plain backs (42); Nautch Girls Pedro cigarettes (22); some Wills Actresses, Flags & Ensigns; other plain back Actresses etc (a lot)
Estimate: 30-40
32. J WIX - Kensitas silk flowers (37 small size)
Estimate: 25-35
33. J WIX - Kensitas silk flowers, medium size (24 printed back 2 plain back) (covers a little foxed silks good); Godfrey Phillips - BDV silks; Whitbread album of Inn Signs Devon and Somerset (complete) some other cards and two "schoolboy" albums of stamps
Estimate: 40-60
34. FRANKLYN DAVEY - Ceremonial & Court Dress (15/25)
Estimate: 12-20
35. PRICES PATENT CANDLE CO - Famous Battles, postcard size cards (9/12)
Estimate: 15-25
36. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets including Typhoo, Players, Cavanders and others together with a Wills album containing Do You Know cards
Estimate: 20-25
37. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets, includes some more interesting cards including Lambert & Butler Coronation Robes, Motor Cars; Adkin War Trophies; James Illingworth Cavalry; Fry's; Wills; Players; Cavanders and others also some empty cigarette packets including "Klondyke"; BDV and Craven "A" (a lot)
Estimate: 50-70
38. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a large quantity of sets, part sets and some odds, sorted, some contained in old cigarette packets and including Edwards Ringer & Bigg; Wills; Players and others also three South African albums of cards "Our South African Birds", "National Parks" and "South African Flora" (a lot)
Estimate: 70-100
39. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - 10 complete sets including Ogdens Records of the World and Wills Modern Architecture
Estimate: 20-30
40. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - 10 complete sets including Players Motor Cars second series and Mars Famous Aeroplanes Pilots & Airports
Estimate: 20-30
41. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of part sets of photographic Film Stars, Film and Stage Beauties, Modern Beauties etc includes Carreras and Ardath, all larger size cards
Estimate: 30-40
42. FRANKLYN DAVEY - Boxing (25/25) and CHURCHMANS - Boxing Personalities (50/50)
Estimate: 25-35
43. OGDENS - Australian Test Cricketers 1928-1929 (36/36)
Estimate: 25-35
44. CARRERAS - Footballers (1934) (74 cards, no.1-75 with no.69 missing, both size of Carreras to the front)
Estimate: 20-40
45. OGDENS - Derby Entrants 1926 (25/25) and Derby Entrants 1928 (50/50)
Estimate: 30-50
46. OGDENS - Jockeys 1930 (50/50) and Jockeys and Owners Colours (50/50)
Estimate: 50-70
47. OGDENS - Steeplechase Celebrities (50/50); Prominent Racehorses of 1933 (50/50) and Champions of 1936 (50/50)
Estimate: 60-80
48. GALLAHER - Famous Jockeys (48/48); Racing Scenes (48/48); Sporting Personalities (48/48). CHURCHMANS - Association Footballers (50/50); PLAYERS - Derby & Grand National Winners (50/50) and some others contained in a corner album
Estimate: 40-60
49. PLAYERS - Cricketers 1934 (50/50) and Cricketers 1938, adhesive backs (50/50) contained in an album together with various other loose, sorted part sets contained in envelopes, cigarette packets etc and some large Wills Modern British Sculpture in album (a lot)
Estimate: 30-40
50. WILLS - a quantity of sets including Celebrated Ships, Roses A series, Wonders of the East, Garden Flowers by Sidell and Lucky Charms (12 sets in total) contained in a modern album (list available)
Estimate: 20-40
51. PATTREIOUEX - Senior Service sets and part sets including Beautiful Scotland (48/48), Dogs (48/48) and Britain from the Air (48/48) contained in a modern album (list available)
Estimate: 12-25
52. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of sets and part sets including Lambert & Butler Motorcycles (42/50); Mitchells Famous Crosses (25/25); Wix Kensitas Henry (50/50); Godfrey Phillips Fish (25/25) and others contained in a modern album (list available)
Estimate: 30-50
53. ASSORTED TRADE & CIGAR CARDS - a large quantity of sets and part sets, various subjects, contained in plastic album sheets (list available)
Estimate: 20-25
54. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of loose odds and part sets including Kensitas silk flags, other silks, various Wills issues and others (a lot)
Estimate: 12-20
55. CARRERAS - Famous Airmen & Airwomen (50/50) vg clean set
Estimate: 18-26
56. AMERICAN TOBACCO CO - Actors, larger cards "Between the Acts" back gold embossed frames (44 cards)
Estimate: 25-30
57. UNITED TOBACCO CO (South Africa) - Sports and Pastimes in South Africa, large cards (missing 8 & 14 and with duplicates)
Estimate: 18-25
58. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets including Wix - Henry (large cards); Lambert & Butler Aeroplane Markings, Horsemanship, Motor Cars A Series, Birds and Eggs; Richard Lloyd Old English Inns; "Senior Service" photographic cards and others contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-40
59. VARIOUS TRADE MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets including Mars Famous Escapes, Musgrave Brothers, James Pascall, Primrose Confectionary and others contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-40
60. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets including Major Drapkin; Edwards Ringer & Bigg; Cavanders; Churchmans; Players; Gallaher; Hills and others, some large cards, various subjects, contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-35
61. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets including J Wix Kensitas silk flowers (medium size x 6); Wills; Players; some trade issues contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-35
62. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of sets relating to birds including Players Game Birds & Wildfowl, Birds and Their Young first and second series; Typhoo British Birds and their Eggs; Carreras Birds of the Countryside; Ogdens Foreign Birds and others contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-40
63. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of sets and part sets of bird related cards including Gallaher Birds Nests & Eggs; Ogdens British Birds; Wills British Birds; F. Warne Observer cards British Birds and others contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-40
64. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - assorted sets of cards including Players Poultry, Derby & Grand National Winners; Gallaher Trains of the World; Wills Railway Engines and Allied Army Leaders, contained in a modern album
Estimate: 70-80
65. VARIOUS MANUFACTURERS - a quantity of odds and part sets including American Tob Co. Fish Series 1-50 and 1-100 (49); Wills Flag Girls of All Nations; Leibig sets; some early odds from Wills, Peninsular Tob. Co., BAT and others contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-40
66. PLAYERS & WILLS - a quantity of complete sets including Wills Old English Garden Flowers; Players Motor Cars A series; Wills Racehorses and Jockeys 1938, large cards; Players Polar Exploration and others contained in a modern album
Estimate: 70-80
67. PLAYERS - a quantity of complete sets including Film Stars, Association Footballers, Cricketers 1930 and Cricketers 1934 contained in a modern album
Estimate: 30-40
68. A real photographic postcard of C Squadron West Somerset Yeomanry gathered in a square in Bridgwater around a large stone water trough in front of the Masons Arms Inn c.1904
Estimate: 20-30
69. An album of approx. 91 early postcards of Bridgwater including view of sheep market in West Street; Taunton Road; views of ships on the river Parrett; rp of the bore on the river; Blake Gardens; The canal; Alexandra Villas; card for H G Montgomery Esq MP Bridgwater Division and others contained in a modern album, mainly c.1905 - 1910, some later
Estimate: 90-130
70. An album of approx. 115 postcards of Bridgwater and surrounding area including views of Salmon Parade; River Parrett; Fore Street; rp of the bore going under the bridge; Eastover; Cornhill; The Pill Combwich; East Quantoxhead; Turfing in Somerset; Burnham Sands; Triscombe and others contained in a modern album, c.1905 - 1920, some later
Estimate: 90-130
71. Four Brocklehurst-Whiston, Macclesfield woven silk pictures c.1960's - "Prestbury Village", "Old Macclesfield", "The Wizard", "Sailing of the Mayflower" all mounted in their original display cards; another mounted as a 1948 calendar "The House of Brocklehurst" and a screen print by Langley Prints Ltd "Pheasant Hawking" in original card together with some loose cigarette cards Wills University Gowns and Hoods
Estimate: 60-80
72. An album of approx. 385 assorted postcards including children - photographic and artist drawn including Mabel Lucie Attwell & Agnes Richardson; animals; chromo litho greetings and Christmas; some photo topo; Teddy bears; Peg Dolls; South African Rugby Players 1912-13; and together with a quantity of loose cards including WWI embroidered silk; Actors & Actresses and others, c.1905 - 1920's
Estimate: 150-280
73. A quantity of loose postcards, mainly photo topo including GB and foreign; artist drawn cards including songbirds and others (a lot)
Estimate: 20-30
74. A real photo card of the main street in Carhampton (near Minehead) by Bert Hole, Watchet and another unmarked card of the river Parrett (2) c.1905
Estimate: 15-20
75. A quantity of loose postcards including GB and foreign photo topo, some local; chromo litho embossed Christmas greetings, Gloucester cathedral, message novelty card with early aeroplane and others also two albums of modern cards, a quantity of "Camerascopic" stereo cards and two empty albums (a lot)
Estimate: 40-60
76. Interesting local ephemera - Stogursey British Legion - a collection of Legion Annual Dinner Menus from 1928 - 1939 (inclusive) and 1946, 1948, 1950, 1951 (2) and 1952 (2); a song sheet; and a Stogursey Cricket Club Jubilee dinner menu 1938
Estimate: 30-50
77. Bridgwater Carnival - programmes from 1973, 1977, 1986 and 1987; a VHS tape 2003; Book - History of Bridgwater (poor); some other local ephemera; a small stamp album; some WWI ephemera, embroidered card and hankies etc (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
78. A small quantity of theatre programmes including London - Maggie May, Adelphi, Strand; There's a Girl in My Soup, Globe, 1966; Wait Until Dark, Duchess Theatre 1966; On a Foggy Day St Martin's Theatre; Hippodrome Bristol and others also a souvenir brochure of the Black and White Minstrel Show and Charlie Girl Picture Book (all mainly 1960's) (approx.29)
Estimate: 15-20
79. A printed pink satin official programme for "The First Aldershot Cyclists and Tradesmen's Carnival" in aid of the proposed Cottage Hospital for Aldershot, Monday November 5th 1894; a similar yellow programme for the second Carnival 1895; a printed yellow satin copy of the Aldershot News 1895; a satin purse which contained a donation towards the Hospital and some early 20th Century Royalty commemorative magazines
Estimate: 30-50
80. A Victorian scrap album glued with a good selection of lacy valentines and Christmas cards, makers include E Rimmel, together with a large scrap book with linen pages glued with assorted chromo litho cards, prints and scraps; a packet of Pictorial postcards of New York City c.1940's and some others
Estimate: 30-60
81. RADIO LONDON - a copy of Beat Wave magazine on pirate stations, first issue with profiles of many DJ's who worked on these stations including Ed Stewart, Kenny Everett, Tony Windsor and others together with a quantity of photographs, small felt pennant, paper car stickers, an autographed photograph of Chuck Blair, an autographed card from "Paul and Barry" and a metal identity bracelet "Big L 266" all c.1966
Estimate: 20-40
82. An Edwardian scrap album glued with a selection of chromo litho scraps of flower girls, soldiers, Father Christmas, animals, flowers and children also some loose scraps and a "Giant Postcard" of Miss Gabrielle Ray dated 1906
Estimate: 40-50
83. A quantity of Royalty related books and ephemera including Royal Wedding Prince of Wales to Diana Spencer and Prince Andrew to Sarah Ferguson, books relate to Edward VII, Edward VIII, George VI, Princess Marina, Queen Elizabeth II and others
84. Approx 73 assorted postcards including Mabel Lucie Attwell; humour by Reg Maurice, Donald McGill; Christmas; "Saucy" seaside humour; photographic of Harry Corbett with Sooty and Sweep; sentimental greetings and others contained in a modern "flip" album
Estimate: 20-40
85. A quantity of loose mixed postcards including photo topo; "saucy" humour; some earlier humour by Gilson; souvenir multi view cards and similar (a lot) c.1910 - modern
Estimate: 20-40
86. A quantity of Royal commemorative books and magazines mainly Elizabeth II including Princess Anne First Souvenir Book, Our Bonny Royal Children, Royal Tour of India and Pakistan, Margaret Princess Charming and others
Estimate: 12-20
87. A large quantity of risque humour cards contained in 6 modern albums, artists include Taylor, Fitzpatrick, Chas. and Quip (a lot)
Estimate: 50-80
88. A quantity of items relating to one family and their associates - the Napier Miles who lived at Kings Weston, Nr Bristol. Includes photographs of various family members including Philip Napier Miles, the sisters and mother of Baron Hochpied, images on porcelain of young Constance Mason (who died as a child), Sylvia (nee Mason) Beaufort Palmer in the gardens at Kings Weston. The Beaufort Palmers mixed with many artists from the New English Art Club, this lot also includes a water colour portrait by George Percy Jacomb-Hood of Claire Goff (wife of the artist Colonel Robert Charles Goff) and a letter written by "Percy" Hood when a young boy, to his mother and some other related items
Estimate: 30-60
89. A quantity of loose mainly photo topo postcards, a number of local Frith's issues including Porlock, Wellington, Minehead, Taunton, Lynton & Lynmouth, Lustleigh and views of Exmoor; some artist cards and souvenir letter cards, mainly unused c.1910
Estimate: 50-70
90. A collection of approx. 119 postcards, mainly photo topo. Foreign views, some GB including Shottermill near Haslemere all contained in a modern file
Estimate: 20-40
91. "The Perishers" - by Dennis Collins: an original cartoon of The Perishers by Dennis Collins with a letter from "The Mirror".
The cartoon was won in a draw by the vendor in 1985
Estimate: 40-50
92. A quantity of loose postcards, mainly photo topo GB and foreign, some Westcountry, also shipping, humour, embossed sentimental, Christmas greetings and others, c.1905 - 1960's (a box)
Estimate: 30-60
93. A large quantity (hundreds) of loose postcards, mainly photo topo, c.1940's - modern, contained in two boxes (2)
Estimate: 20-40
94. Approx. 180 assorted postcards including photo topo. of Middle Street Misterton, Southsea, Jersey Battle of Flowers, Matlock and others; some foreign topo. Mabel Lucie Attwell; chromo litho greetings; Shipping including HMS Hood; photographic of South African natives; Royalty and others contained in a modern album, c.1905 - 1940's
Estimate: 50-70
95. A set of six photographic proof cards by Bray & Son of the floods in Holmfirth, May 29th 1944
Estimate: 12-20
96. A Robins's Panoramic Representation of the Queen's Coronation Procession from The Palace to the Abbey, 28th June 1838, in original outer sleeve, the coloured lithographic images unfolding to form a long continuous image of the procession
Estimate: 50-80
97. Twenty five Westcountry photo topo postcards including views of Taunton, Minehead, Avonmouth, Portishead High Street also The Harbour, Pill and Tormarton Village, the majority c.1904 - 1917
Estimate: 30-40
98. Approx 37 photo topo cards including an rp of Gloucester Street, Avonmouth c.1915 another of a procession in Kingswood; also views of Ilminster, Wotton under Edge, Birdlip, Marlborough, Crawley, Durrington and others, mainly c.1904 - 1918
Estimate: 40-60
99. A Victorian scrap book glued with a selection of chromo litho scraps, Christmas cards and magazine cut outs
Estimate: 60-70
100. Fifteen Victorian valentine cards, includes "lacy" cards with chromo litho flowers, cherubs; some with chromo litho figures and verse, each one mounted on card (15)
Estimate: 12-25
101. An album glued with 36 chromo litho covers from "The Prize" magazine for Girls and Boys dating from January 1900 - December 1902 together with a collection of matchbox labels and National War Savings stamps
102. A large leather bound volume containing a selection of black and white photographs of "Kiln Quay" - the house, garden, interior rooms and views from the garden, each page mounted with a single image, the cover with gold lettering "Kiln Quay" together with a similar volume of photographs of "The Wincel" (Tompsets Bank, East Sussex)c.1929 , a smaller album of The Wincel images and another of "Farley Court" (Farley Hill, Reading) c.1933 (4)
NB: In 1919 Joan Beach fell in love with a Cornish sea captain. She could not bear to leave her beautiful, 400 year old house in Sussex, so moved it to Cornwall where it was reconstructed in Flushing. The photographs were taken c.1928 in Cornwall and provide an extensive record of the house and grounds at that date. The other albums contain images by the same photographer "K H Beach"
Estimate: 40-60
103. An interesting collection of mixed ephemera including a scrap book containing newspaper cuttings on England/Australia cricket c.1950's; a few film related booklets including Making of Films - The Alamo, Spartacus, Ben Hur and others; some pop concert programmes including Cliff Richard c.1950's, David Essex, Status Quo, Black Sabbath and others; two albums containing photo cards with facsimile autographs of 1950's movie stars and some news papers form 1963 headlining the assassination of Kennedy (a lot)
Estimate: 50-70
104. Ordnance Survey Maps - eight linen bound maps, 2 miles to 1 inch, plain white covers with black lettering, c.1911; some others of different scale c.1914 (12 in total)
Estimate: 20-40
105. Ordnance Survey maps - 11 maps of areas in France and Belgium including Ostend, Cambrai, Lille and others, linen backed and with simple printed labels or printed details to the fronts when folded, printed in GB c.1909 - 1912
Estimate: 15-25
105A. A small bundle of local ephemera including Car Registration Book c.1927-1937; 2 car licences 1938; sale particulars of Bridgwater properties 1907 & 1910 etc
Estimate: 30-50
106. CUNARD - RMS Mauretania, 5 Dinner/Luncheon Menu cards each with decorative colour printed cover, all 1952; an unused Mauretania postcard; some unused Mauretania writing paper with colour vignette of the liner at the top; two tie clips each centred with image of the liner and on original printed cards; a badge and some other shipping ephemera including "The Loss of the Lusitania" card
Estimate: 80-100
107. Two albums of assorted mainly photo topo postcards including views of Oxford and Cambridge Colleges, the Lake District, assorted churches, some foreign views and chromo litho cards, c.1900 - 1910 (2)
Estimate: 20-30
108. An album of approx 99 assorted postcards including some local topographic views of Nether Stowey and Crowcombe c.1910; children by Mabel Lucie Attwell, D Tempest and Phyllis M Purser and "seaside" humour by Taylor; a selection of loose mainly photo topo cards and some albums of religious cards
Estimate: 30-50
109. A quantity of loose assorted postcards including WWI embroidered silk, WWI political, portrait cards of Lord Kitchener, General French and others, sentimental and together with an album of embossed sentimental greetings cards
Estimate: 20-40
110. Shipping postcards - a chromo litho card "Icebreaker" with Parracombe postmark dated 1903 together with 7 other shipping related postcards
111. A quantity of loose mixed postcards including WWI embroidered silk, humour, children, sentimental greetings, packs of small souvenir cards and others (a lot) c.1903 - 1920
Estimate: 30-40
112. A quantity of loose postcards including Picturegoer Monthly film stars Fatty Arbuckle, Douglas Fairbanks etc; rp of Boy Scouts stretcher party; portrait card of Lord Kitchener; other WWI cards; photo topo GB and foreign and others, c.1905 - 1960's
Estimate: 60-70
113. Approx. 105 mainly photo topo postcards including views of Taunton, Meldon Viaduct Okehampton, Bath, Wells, Porlock, Weston Super Mare, Glastonbury; rp of Bridge Street Fordingbirdge c.1920; some foreign and others, c.1907 - 1960's and a few later
Estimate: 30-50
114. "MUCH BINDING IN THE MARSH" - a page from a notebook with original autographs (1948) from some of the stars of the BBC show: Richard Murdoch, Kenneth Horne, Maurice Denham, Sam Costa and producer Leslie Bridgemont together with some contemporary newspaper cuttings relating to the show
Estimate: 30-40
115. A WWI French woven silk postcard "Lord Kitchener" together with 3 embroidered silk cards, one with original insert (4)
Estimate: 30-40
116. Rupert Bear annuals - 1973 (with white Rupert); 1969, 1971 and 1975 (4)
117. Ten "Cowboy" Annuals and books including "Roy Rogers and the Outlaws of Sundown Valley" 1950; 3 Roy Rogers Annuals; Champion the Wonder Horse; Waggon Train and others (10)
Estimate: 12-20
118. The All world collection housed in a Lincoln Stamp album and a Triumph album, late 19th and early 20th Century, includes USA, Canada, GB, France, Italy, Switzerland and others, together with a leather wallet containing some late 19th Century German covers and other ephemera
Estimate: 40-60
119. The All world collection contained in 8 stockbooks, many different, mainly early 20th Century - modern, and together with 4 other stockbooks of thematic issues including birds, animals, flowers etc (12 in total)
Estimate: 150-180
120. A collection of approx. 252 First Day covers c.1967 - 1995 contained in 10 modern files
Estimate: 30-50
121. A quantity of postage stamp reference books, mainly Stanley Gibbons (a lot)
122. Royal Mail Special Stamp Books nos. 1 - 20 inclusive (c.1984 - 2003)
Estimate: 70-90
123. A well filled stockbook containing a mainly used accumulation of Eire, France, Germany; some early issues, def values to £1 and some commemoratives
Estimate: 40-60
124. Nineteen ex stamp club books include Queen Victoria plates - Elizabeth II (19)
Estimate: 30-40
125. A small quantity of covers including South Africa commemorative First Air Mail Capetown to London 1932; USA Tin Can Mail 1935; other USA Air Mail, some with censor stamps and others
Estimate: 20-40
126. A small carton of used on paper World stamps
127. A small quantity of Irish covers including some c.1941 with censor's label, some first day covers c.1963 - 1970 and others
128. A Westminster Railway Heritage Bicentennial Stamp Collection of first day covers contained in their original file together with a Hornby Power of Steam folder of commemorative issues and a quantity of loose file leaves and covers (a lot)
Estimate: 30-40
129. A Royal Mail stamp album containing assorted used world issues, mainly early to mid 20th Century, some late 19th Century
Estimate: 12-20
130. A quantity of modern commemorative covers including Royalty - Queen Mother, The Royal Family; includes coin covers; stockbooks of modern commemoratives, foreign commemoratives, Elizabeth II definitives; uncirculated UK coin collection 2005; modern commemorative crowns in card wallets; Westminster Crown Jewel coin collection in case and other similar (a lot)
Estimate: 40-60
131. Royal Mail Special Stamps Year Books - no.s 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 1986 (9)
Estimate: 40-50
132. Great Britain and British Empire collection in 3 books, the Great Britain mainly modern with Christmas stamps in large blocks, also first day covers and general British Empire ranges
Estimate: 50-70
133. SPAIN - a quantity of used and unused issues c.1920's - 1970's contained in a stockbook
Estimate: 20-40
134. A quantity of sets of PHQ cards c.1994, various, contained in a modern album
135. A small quantity of assorted GB and foreign coins including some silver, modern commemorative crowns; Royal Engineers brass badge with pin; NUR enamelled metal lapel badge; small badge "Arras" and others
Estimate: 20-30
136. AUSTRIA - silver Thaler "S Maria Mater" obverse, dated 1782, ef
Estimate: 50-60
137. GEORGE III - Shilling 1787, no semee of hearts, f/vf and Sixpence 1787 without semee of hearts, vf/ef (2 in total)
Estimate: 20-40
138. GEORGE V - 10 assorted Farthings together with Elizabeth II Halfcrown 1966, 2 halfpennies a 1964 penny and 1953 brass 3d
Estimate: 12-20
139. ROMAN COINS - Antoninianus of Gallienus, Salonina, Valerian and Postumus (4 in total)
Estimate: 30-50
140. BANKNOTES: Bank of England £20 signed Gill; £1 note signed Somerset and a 10/- note signed Fforde; Bank of Scotland £5 & £10 c.1988/89, £1 c.1978; Royal Bank of Scotland £1 c.1984; Clydesdale Bank £5 c.1990; Allied Irish Banks £5 c.1990 and States of Jersey 10/- signed Maughan (10 notes in total)
Estimate: 50-60
141. A large quantity of assorted Foreign coins, mainly 20th Century, some earlier (a lot)
Estimate: 20-30
142. A quantity of assorted pennies and halfpennies and some farthings, mainly George V - Elizabeth II but some Victoria (a lot) mixed condition
Estimate: 12-25
143. GEORGE V - Halfcrown 1920, worn; Florins 1920 (worn), 1928 (2) and 1929 f; together with 32 assorted silver Halfcrowns, Florins, Shillings and Sixpences pre 1947 and some other later
Estimate: 30-50
144. ELIZABETH I - silver Threepence 1568, without rose, mm coronet, f/worn
Estimate: 35-40
145. A small 18th Century copper token advertising Thomas Spence's penny weekly "Pigs Meat", an image of a pig trampling symbols of power to one side and "Noted Advocates for the Rights of Man...." to the reverse, worn on centre of reverse and together with a brass medallion one side cast with an image of Vesuivius and the bay of Naples, the other "The Italians To The Heroic 8th Army" (2)
Estimate: 15-25
146. VICTORIA - Crown 1893, LVI, f
Estimate: 10-15
147. GEORGE III - Cartwheel Twopence, 1797, some knocks otherwise vf/f
Estimate: 20-25
148. CHARLES II - Britannia Farthing, copper, f/worn
Estimate: 20-25
149. An early silver hammered coin, possibly French
150. ELIZABETH I - Sixpence, with rose and date 1576, worn, some loss to edge and small split
Estimate: 20-40
151. A small early copper coin, date 16??, obverse shield, reverse appears to be crown over harp? (piece missing from edge) together with three other later copper coins (4 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
152. EDWARD I - silver penny, "long cross" back together with three other early hammered coins
Estimate: 20-40
153. A quantity of assorted GB and foreign coins, some silver including USA Half Dollar 1940, another 1964, GB pennies, halfpennies (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
154. A large quantity of assorted GB and foreign coins, late 19th and 20th Century, some silver
Estimate: 30-50
155. A large quantity of assorted mainly 20th Century Commonwealth foreign coins (a lot)
156. A large quantity of pennies, halfpennies, brass 3d's, mainly 20th Century some earlier (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
157. GEORGE VI - ELIZABETH II a quantity of assorted post 1947 silver coins (a lot)
Estimate: 15-25
158. VICTORIA - Crown 1887, worn; George V Crown 1935 (2) together with other pre 1947 silver halfcrowns florins and silver 3d's also some later and some modern commemorative crowns (a lot)
Estimate: 50-60
159. A Bradbury one pound banknote, T16, brown, prefix D15, has been folded, slight crease to top right corner otherwise good
Estimate: 15-25
160. Two Peppiatt one pound notes, "Britannia" design, one green with prefix X25A the other blue with prefix J68E (blue one with very slight central fold mark otherwise both good and clean) (2)
Estimate: 20-30
161. USA - commemorative issue silver dollars 1971 Eisenhower unc. silver dollar, in paper wallet (2)
162. VICTORIA - Double Florin 1890, Jubilee bust, discoloured otherwise ef
Estimate: 20-30
163. GEORGE V - 10 assorted Halfcrowns c.1920 - 1936 together with other pre 1947 silver coins (28 in total)
Estimate: 30-50
164. PANAMA - 1904 "Pill" silver coin "C.1.25 .Ley 0.900" ef
Estimate: 15-25
165. VICTORIA - Three-Halfpence 1838, discoloured, f
166. VENEZUELA - silver 5 Centimos 1954, ef; 50 Centimos 1954, ef; together with a quantity of other Foreign coins including Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, France, Spain and others, some contained in a miniature oak chest of drawers
Estimate: 30-50
167. USA - silver Dollar 1887, f/vf; 2 silver Dimes 1929 & 1941; and 4 others (7 in total)
Estimate: 12-20
168. A large quantity of pennies, halfpennies and other mainly 20th Century coins contained in tins and a small plastic cabinet (a lot) mixed
Estimate: 20-40
169. A quantity of assorted Foreign coins, late 19th and early 20th Century, silver and copper and including Victoria Jamaica silver one penny 1871, f/worn; some Japanese; Switzerland; Italy; USA; Austria; Belgium and others also a few GB (a lot) mixed
Estimate: 20-40
170. A Chichester Halfpenny 1794, the obverse with portrait of "Queen Elizabeth", ef; together with four "Victorian" brass tokens "Rimmer's Freshfield Hotel"
171. GEORGE IV - Irish copper penny 1823, f; two George V silver metal commemorative medals and another for Edward VIII, vg clean condition, and 2 others
Estimate: 15-25
172. Westminster - Concorde's Last Flight a 2oz silver commemorative medallion in original box with certificate
Estimate: 20-30
173. Royal Mint - 1994 Three-Coin silver proof collection commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Allied invasion of Europe comprising French one Franc, USA one Dollar and UK 50 pence, in original case with certificates
Estimate: 40-50
174. Royal Mint - UK £1 silver proof collection 1984-1987 in red case of issue
Estimate: 40-60
175. Royal Mint - 2003 Coronation Jubilee silver proof crown in case of issue with booklet and card outer case
Estimate: 25-35
176. Royal Mint - four proof silver Royalty commemorative crowns in original boxes with certificates; a 1986 silver Royal Wedding medal in case with certificate and a 1981 Royal Wedding silver commemorative coin in box with certificate (6)
Estimate: 70-90
177. Royal Mint - UK silver proof £1 coin 1988 and another 1994, both in original cases with certificates (2)
Estimate: 30-40
178. Royal Mint - UK silver proof Piedfort £1 coins 1989 (in case of issue) and 1994 in case of issue and with certificate (2)
Estimate: 60-70
179. Royal Mint - 1989 £2 silver proof Two-Coin set in case of issue with certificate; a UK 50th Anniversary of the UN 1995 silver proof £2 coin in case of issue with certificate and a 1986 silver proof £2 in case of issue (3 in total)
Estimate: 50-70
180. Royal Mint - UK silver proof coins: 1992-1993 50 pence; 1982 Piedfort 20 pence; 1992 Ten Pence Two-Coin set and 1990 Five Pence Two-Coin set, all in original cases and with certificates (4 cases)
Estimate: 50-70
181. Royal Mint - 1992-1993 silver proof Piedfort Fifty Pence coin in case with certificate and D-Day commemorative silver proof Piedfort Fifty Pence coin in case with certificate (2)
Estimate: 50-60
182. Royal Mint - UK silver proof Piedfort 1994 £2 coin in case with certificate; Second World War silver proof Piedfort £2 coin in case with certificate and 50th Anniversary of the UN 1995 silver proof Piedfort £2 coin in case with certificate (3)
Estimate: 90-130
183. Spink & Son Ltd - The Great Fire of London Tercentenary 1666 - 1966, silver gilt medallions in case of issue, limited edition no.7/150, 107.9g
Estimate: 60-80
184. South Africa - proof set 1958 (9 coins) in case of issue
Estimate: 60-80
185. Franklin Mint - Bahamas Islands Proof set 1973, (9 coins) in case of issue together with Guernsey 1966 Proof set (4 coins) in case of issue (2 items)
Estimate: 30-40
186. Approx. 100 Farthings c.1938 - 1955, ef/with lustre
Estimate: 15-20
187. Approx. 300 Farthings, Victoria - Elizabeth II, mixed
Estimate: 20-30
188. Austria - 4 coin proof set in wallet of issue
Estimate: 25-35
189. Elizabeth II - Royal visit to New Zealand 1970, proof set (7 coins) in case of issue
Estimate: 15-20
190. A quantity of modern commemorative crowns, £2 and £5 coins in original cases and wallets, nickel silver, some commemorative First Day covers and similar (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
191. A quantity of modern silver proof commemorative coins, mainly Australia including a cased set Masterpieces in Silver Monarchs of the Commonwealth of Australia; 2000 one dollar (one ounce silver); 1999 silver Kangaroo dollar; Royal Visit 2000 50 cent in case and others similar for Gibraltar, Fiji and Barbados (a lot)
Estimate: 180-200
192. GUERNSEY - two modern commemorative silver one pounds 1997 and 2000 and an Alderney 2004 silver five pounds (3) in plastic cases
Estimate: 30-50
193. VICTORIA - Crowns: 1889, 1891, 1893 LVI, 1893 LVII and 1894 LVIII (5 in total) f
Estimate: 50-70
194. SPAIN - silver 5 Pesetas 1885 (2) and 1898, f
Estimate: 30-40
195. GEORGE V - Crown 1935 (2); George VI Crown 1937; Elizabeth II Crown 1953 (4) 1960 and set of uncirculated 1953 in plastic wallet
Estimate: 30-50
196. GEORGE II - Shilling 1745, LIMA, f
Estimate: 12-20
197. VICTORIA - Crowns 1889, 1891, both f/worn; and 14 assorted young head shillings, f/worn and worn
Estimate: 30-40
198. GEORGE III - three crowns, all worn; 7 assorted shillings, worn; 1797 cartwheel and two other coins
Estimate: 30-50
199. GEORGE V - GEORGE VI a quantity of assorted silver coins, halfcrown to 3d (a lot)
Estimate: 50-70
200. Approx. 80 assorted silver 3d's together with some brass 3d's (a lot)
Estimate: 20-25
201. Three Victoria silver Diamond Jubilee medallions together with a small quantity of tokens, a Wiveliscombe 1d token and others
Estimate: 12-20
202. JAMAICA - silver $10 Tenth Anniversary of Independance and others (4)
Estimate: 12-20
203. A quantity of assorted GB and foreign coins, silver and copper, late 19th and early 20th Century (some later) a Fiji $1 note and a very worn 9 mark note (a lot) mixed condition
Estimate: 40-60
204. VICTORIA - Crown 1887, Jubilee bust, vf; George VI Crown 1937, v. discoloured; a WWI War medal, lacking suspender, named to Williams, Hamp Regt. and 4 small silver coins
Estimate: 40-60
205. VICTORIA - Halfcrown 1887, jubilee bust, some knocks to rim otherwise vf/ef and SOUTH AFRICA - 2 Shillings 1896 f/worn
206. VICTORIA - Florin 1887, Jubilee bust, discoloured otherwise vf; Shilling 1897, discoloured otherwise ef; EDWARD VII - Halfcrown 1902, f; German silver 5 Mark 1935; 4 Victoria Half Crowns, worn and other silver coins Victoria - George V and later (a lot)
Estimate: 50-80
207. A quantity of assorted GB and foreign coins, some silver, copper and other, various countries including Swiss 2 Franc 1921, GB pennies and halfpennies and others (a lot) mixed
Estimate: 20-40
208. GEORGE III - Crown 1819, LIX, f
209. Fifteen silver 3d's (some drilled) together with a small quantity of other GB and foreign coins contained in a red cash tin
Estimate: 12-20
210. VICTORIA - Crown 1889, worn together with 9 silver 3d's all pre 1947
211. CHARLES II - silver Threepence 1679, f
Estimate: 10-15
212. A small quantity of silver coins including a very worn William III shilling, some 3d's and some coin "jewellery"
Estimate: 15-25
213. A quantity of assorted coins including pennies, halfpennies, brass 3d's, post 1947 silver, medallions and others contained in a decorative tin
Estimate: 12-20
214. VICTORIA - Half Crown 1885, young head, worn; another 1900 with wear; a quantity of more modern GB and foreign coins and some late 20th Century foreign bank notes
215. VICTORIA - Crown 1889, Jubilee bust, small nick to edge otherwise f/vf together with 2 other similar f and f/worn (3 in total)
Estimate: 35-45
216. VICTORIA - Crowns 1891, Jubilee bust, f (2 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
217. VICTORIA - Crown 1887, Jubilee bust and another 1890, both f/worn
Estimate: 20-30
218. GEORGE IV - Crown 1822 TERTIO, worn and George V Crown 1935, discoloured but otherwise f/vf and Elizabeth II - commemorative crown 1953 ( 3 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
219. MARIA THERESA - silver Thaler 1780, f/vf and another worn (2 in total)
Estimate: 18-25
220. CHARLES II - Farthing 1675, worn/f and WILLIAM IV - Farthing 1834, incuse line on saltire, vf/ef (2 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
221. WILLIAM IV - Farthing 1831, vf/ef; another, vf with traces of red wax and another 1835, f/vf (3 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
222. WILLIAM IV - Farthing 1831, f surface poor; another 1834, f/vf; another 1837, f/vf; GEORGE IV - Farthing 1826, f/vf and another vf (5 in total)
Estimate: 20-40
223. GEORGE V - Halfcrown 1912, nick in rim otherwise ef; Florin 1912, vf; Sixpence 1912, vf/ef and Threepence 1912 small blemish to "2" in date otherwise ef (4 in total)
Estimate: 40-50
224. VICTORIA - Crown 1889, f; another f/worn and another 1890 f/worn (3 in total)
Estimate: 25-35
225. VICTORIA - Crown 1889, Jubilee bust, f; another 1889 and 1898 both worn; Halfcrowns 1894 and 1899 worn; another 1895, f and 1900 f (7 in total)
Estimate: 30-40
226. VICTORIA - Crown 1887, Jubilee head, f; another 1889, worn and another 1889 with gilt plated finish and f condition (3 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
227. VICTORIA - Farthings, bun head issue: 1860 (2); 1861, 1862, 1865, 1866, 1868, 1869, 1872, 1873, 1878, 1882, 1884, 1885, 1886, 1887, 1891 & 1893 ( the majority ef and vf) (18 in total)
Estimate: 30-40
228. VICTORIA - Half Farthing 1844, ef; Farthing 1838, vf and bun head issue 1863, ef (3 in total)
Estimate: 60-70
229. VICTORIA - Double Florin 1889, Jubilee bust, f; Florin "Gothic" type mdccclxxxiii, worn and Shilling 1898, f/worn (3 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
230. VICTORIA - Shillings 1874, f; 1887 Jubilee bust, vf; 1890, Jubilee bust, f/vf and 1894, ef good colour (4 in total)
Estimate: 30-40
231. GEORGE V - Sixpences: 1914, 1915 (2), 1916, 1918, 1926. Threepences: 1913 - 1921 inclusive (2x1920), 1932 & 1935 (18 in total), mainly vf and ef
Estimate: 20-40
232. WILLIAM IV - Sixpence, 1834, vf; GEORGE III - Shilling, 1824, f and GEORGE IV - Shilling 1826, worn (3)
Estimate: 20-30
233. GEORGE IV - Farthings: 1822, 1823, 1825, 1826 and 1827 all vf and vf/ef; GEORGE III - Penny 1806 f/worn; Farthing 1799 f/worn; Cartwheel twopence 1797, f/worn and three worn cartwheel pennies (11 coins in total)
Estimate: 15-20
234. GEORGE V - Florins: 1932, f; 1918, vf/ef; 1923, 1924, 1931 & 1935 all f (6 coins in total)
Estimate: 20-40
235. GEORGE V - Silver Jubilee commemorative Crown 1935, vf; Halfcrowns: 1915, 1916, 1918 (2), 1920 (2), 1921, 1922 and 1936 (10 coins in total) generally vf and f/vf
Estimate: 30-50
236. GEORGE V - Shillings: 1911, 1914, 1915 all vf/ef; 1918 (2), 1919 and 1929 all vf/f (7 coins in total)
Estimate: 20-25
237. VICTORIA - Penny 1854, f; Farthing 1840, vf/f; three other pennies; GEORGE III - Shilling 1816, worn; GEORGE VI - Halfcrowns 1940, 1942, 1945 & 1946, vf/ef; GEORGE V - Penny 1912H, f/worn and other coins
Estimate: 30-50
238. GEORGE V - Penny 1918 KN, slight knock to rim, obverse vf, reverse with some wear to Britannia
Estimate: 12-20
239. GEORGE V - Halfcrown 1932, vf/ef
240. GEORGE VI - Crown 1937, vf; Victoria - Half Crown 1899 f/worn some other Victoria, George V silver coins (generally worn); a small quantity of silver 3d's; quantity of modern commemorative crowns; pennies Victoria - Elizabeth II and other coins (a lot)
Estimate: 50-60
241. GEORGE I - Half Guinea 1722 (drilled)
Estimate: 50-60
242. ELIZABETH II - Sovereign 1965
Estimate: 80-120
243. ELIZABETH II - Tuvalu $100 1993, 7.78g
Estimate: 90-130
244. MEXICO - gold 60 Pesos 1916, 41.57g
Estimate: 500-550
245. IRAN - a gold coin 1358 AH, 1979
Estimate: 40-60
246. ELIZABETH II - Bahamas $10 gold 1967
Estimate: 40-60
247. Royal Mint - The Gambia gold proof 150 Dalasis "Lady of the Century" in case of issue and with certificate, 7.776g
Estimate: 100-120
248. CANADA - Elizabeth II $100 gold coin 2000, commemorating Arctic Expedition of 1850, in case of issue and with certificate
Estimate: 130-150
249. AUSTRALIA - VICTORIA SOVEREIGN 1870 Sydney mint, type II, f/worn
Estimate: 100-120
250. Four original black and white photographs of steam locomotives including 4-6-0 no.40537, trains "The Red Dragon" and "Severn Wessex" and a colour photograph of a down Bristol train at Badminton hauled by 4096 "Highclere Castle", all framed (5)
Estimate: 40-60
251. A collection of 10 original black and white photographs of steam hauled trains including A35 The Red Dragon and "The Mayflower", various sizes and all contained in single large frame
Estimate: 25-35
252. An original black and white photograph taken in 1922 at the Highbridge (Somerset) works "The Unveiling" with Band of the 1st Somerset Light Infantry, depicting the unveiling of the 1914-18 War Memorial May 8th 1922, size of image 15.5cms x 20.5cms, framed
Originally from Highbridge Shedmaster's Office, Highbridge Works
Estimate: 15-20
253. An original sepia photograph of S & DR No.11 "Bluebottle" at Glastonbury and Street c.1871, the 2-4-0 was designed and built by George England, it worked the Glastonbury - Wells branch 1863-70, size of image 19.5cms x 27cms, framed
The gentleman on the left of the image, leaning on the buffers is Robert Read, secretary and GM of S & D until 1891.
Originally from Highbridge Shedmaster's Office
Estimate: 40-50
254. An album of original photographs ranging in date from 1930's - late 1950's including an rp postcard of Toller station c.1920 (closed 1975) where his grandfather worked 1921-1926, images of Pewsey Station, Portishead and many of Evercreech. Trains Illustrated Excursion 1954 loaded with train spotters visiting Evercreech Station, many different steam hauled trains and locos including Standard Class 5, Schools Class "Blundels", Royal Scot and many others, the majority with detailed notes beneath
Estimate: 60-80
255. Three albums of original black and white photographs dating from c.1958 - 1963, depicting many different Somerset and Dorset locomotives at Evercreech, Castle Cary, image of Pylle station and others. Locos in the Swindon Works, views of Signal Box Templecombe Junction, view of new instruments at Evercreech Junction South Box; Pigs being fed at Evercreech Junction en route to Yeoford; Car Train at Pilning, loading and unloading; double headers; images of station staff, fitters, drivers and others; clearing remains of derailment at West Pennard 1958; some diesel locomotives. (3)
These images provide a fascinating record of the locomotives, workers and stations, they include an image given to him by Mr Ivo Peters of the down "Pines Express" nearing Masbury Feb. 1956
Estimate: 200-300
256. Four albums of original black and white photographs ranging from 1963 - 1975 including images of Class A4 Mallard passing Chippenham, assorted other steam hauled trains, a wider selection of diesel including units, BR type "3", Type "4" Albion, shunters, A.C.Cars Rail Bus 79976 at Yeovil Town 1966; series of images taken September 18th 1965 Final night on the Calne Branch; Last Day on the S & D March 6th 1966; various derailments and others (4)
Estimate: 140-180
257. Three albums of original coloured photographs ranging from 1974 - 1992 including many views of diesel locos at Westbury, workers at Westbury, steam locos Black Prince, Clan Line, King George V and others; Clink Road derailment and other derailments etc. (3)
Estimate: 40-60
258. A quantity of boxed videos relating to steam including The Ivo Peters Collection and The Power of Steam
259. Ministry of Transport Railway Accidents - a quantity of reports on various accidents in different regions c.1946 - 1949 including the derailment on 27th June 1949 near Mersham Quarry Tunnel, Southern Region; collision on 10th November 1945 at Woking, Southern Railway and accident on 31st January 1949 at Glasgow Cross, Scottish region, all contained in a GWR folder and together with a GWR "Course of Instruction on the subject of Safe Working of Railways....." c.1946 (2)
Estimate: 30-40
260. Three folders containing Work Study notes and diagrams, some headed British Rail Eastern Region; a book containing detailed drawings of signal-box diagrams for Gloucester and District (with A - Z index at the front), a 1966 British Transport Commission Modernisation and Re-Equipment of British Railways Handbook of Freight and Parcels Terminals Planning and others (a lot)
Estimate: 20-30
261. A large quantity of engineering diagrams, instruction notes and technical books relating mainly to diesel locomotives c.1960's - 1980's including British Railways Staff Training College, Derby file of notes on Diesel Training Course c.1960's; an Instruction Manual for Napier Turbo Blower; blueprints of various valve and braking systems etc (a lot)
Estimate: 30-60
262. Railway Clearing House Official Railway Junction Diagrams published 1920, having cloth covers and containing many colour printed plates numbered 1 - 158
Estimate: 90-130
263. A large book containing drawings of Signal Box Diagrams, Bristol District together with another Diagrams of Stations in Bristol Division c.1940's (2)
Estimate: 30-60
264. A large wall map British Railways Western Region, Divisional Map , coloured; an Ordnance Survey Geological map, Bristol District, coloured together with many other maps of Western Region routes and others (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
265. A large British Railways Map of Yorkshire, c.1949, 125cms x 96cms approx together with a British Railways "Racing at Chepstow Special Excursion" poster showing train times and fares, April 1962, approx 98cms x 61cms (2)
Estimate: 30-40
266. Two BR binders containing many drawings and printed drawings of signal box and station diagrams (Western Region)
267. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - booklet - Information for the Guidance of Railway Officials with regard to Police Regulations 1906; another - Station Number circular Geographical and Alphabetical Lists of Stations, Signal Boxes, Goods Yards, Receiving Yards etc, January 1911 and a Synopsis of Course of Instruction on the subject of Safe Working Of Railways.... October 1915 (3)
Estimate: 20-40
268. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - Station Accounts Instruction Book 1929 also containing supplements and later British Transport Commission Cash Regulation booklets and similar; three copies of GWR General Appendix to the Rule Book August 1st 1936 and British Railways Cartage Hand-Book January 1960
Estimate: 20-40
269. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - Goods Rates and Station Working c.1920; Regulations for Train Signalling on Double and Single Lines; small booklet Forms of Examination of Look-Out Men, Handsignalmen and Fogsignalmen 1936; Traffic Dealt with at Stations and Goods Depots 1903-1934; Mileage Distance Tables c.1920's and Appendix to the No.3 Section of the Service Timetables Reading, Chippenham, Westbury, Taunton and Weymouth May 1920 (6)
Estimate: 30-50
270. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - an unused booklet of Cycle Cloak Room Tickets c.1920; a small hand written ticket certifying that engine 2435 was employed for 15 minutes "at this station...."; a GWR Identification Card for W A J Pike, Bristol; a booklet Regulations in regard to the Supply of Stores, Furniture and Equipment to Offices, Stations, Depots etc. 1926; a War Record of the Great Western Railway by Edwin A Pratt and a WWII Air Raid Precautions Handbook no.14 The Fire Guards Handbook
Estimate: 20-40
271. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - a quantity of instructions booklets including Notice of Special Trains December 11th 1941; Notice of Royal Trains 1939 and 1945; Diversion of Through Trains to Alternative Routes in cases of Emergency June 1940; Instructions Affecting Great Western Employees when working over the Southern Railway and others also other GWR related booklets including The Great Western Railway 1926; The Swindon Works of the Great Western Railway; Centenary magazines 1935 and Report by Mr J Lean on visit to the German State Railways 1927-1929
Estimate: 30-60
272. A collection of black and white photographs mainly c.1960's including assorted steam trains and locos including King Class leaving Taunton, 35026 downtrain Templecombe Upper; others at Midford, Bath Green Park, Evercreech, Bournemouth Central, Yeovil Town before closure 1965/66; also Diesels including an image by Ivo Peters of the Royal Train passing Hawkeridge on 3rd June 1966 (together with a letter to Mr Pike from Ivo Peters regarding the photo); other images include last train to stop at Badminton August 1968; Chippenham station in snow of winter 1961/62 and many others of Chippenham contained in two albums and together with a large album of colour images c.1990's of preserved railways and others (3)
Estimate: 60-80
273. A collection of luggage labels, various regions and destinations including Somerset & Dorset; GWR; S West & Midland Som & Dor Joint Line; Southern London Midland and Scottish Railway Companies Somerset & Dorset Joint Line. Destinations include Ashcott, Brentford via Templecombe, Boscombe via Parkstone, Bridgwater, Box, Bathampton, Clapham via Templecombe, Cole, Codford, Dauntsey, Evercreech New, Jersey, Puxton, Redland, Saltford, Shillingstone, West Pennard and many others (approx 172) together with some parcel labels "Eggs With Care"; "Glass"; some "To Pay Parcel" tickets and others contained in a modern album
Estimate: 80-120
274. A quantity of loose luggage labels, mainly GWR, destinations include Saltash, Tiverton (Devon), Oxford, Heytesbury, Melksham, Box, Clutton, Bovey and others (100+)
Estimate: 20-40
275. A collection of Somerset & Dorset Railway "One Bicycle" tickets issued at Pyllie; some rail tickets including LNER Service Military third class Montrose to Dundee, other Forces tickets, British Railways tickets and others also a quantity of Somerset & Dorset tickets, various sorts all overstamped in red "Reminder Ticket Not To Be Issued", all contained in an album
Estimate: 30-50
276. A large quantity of files and notes relating to Maintenance Procedures on diesel locomotives including HST's c.1970's, booklets of handwritten notes relating to the work done on various locos. (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
277. Winston Churchill Visit to Badminton - a letter from Divisional Superintendent's Office, GWR Bristol to Mr Pike, Badminton Station regarding a Private Special Train Saturday April 21st 1945 - the letter outlines arrangements being made for this train including sending a Rotary Pump to Badminton, the pump to be filled and "left in readiness to replenish the water on the train as necessary while it is standing at Badminton", Mr Pike is asked to acknowledge receipt of instructions by telegram "Willow Saturday"
Estimate: 20-40
278. Some interesting ephemera relating to A J Pike, Station Master, Badminton including a notebook dated August 1926 "Presentation to Mr A J Pike Station Master of Toller GWR.." given when he was promoted, and with list of names of subscribers to his gifts; a GWR Identification Card and notes regarding the issue of the card dated 1941; some ticket stubs Monthly Return Ticket First Class Paddington to Badminton; a GWR leather bound notebook; Devises GWR Staff Thrift Society Contribution Card; a bundle of Reminder Tickets and other items
Estimate: 20-40
279. A large linen backed map of Bristol Joint Station Temple Meads, c.1906, scale 40 feet to an inch, with facsimile signatures dated 1906 (folded)
Estimate: 40-60
280. A group of British Railways prize certificates for "Best Kept Station" awards including Pylle Station 1949; Evercreech Junction second prize 1950; others for Evercreech c.1951 - 1958 together with a quantity of Great Western Railway Certificates of Merit and British Railways Examination Certificates awarded to W A J Pike c. 1935 - 1953
Estimate: 20-40
281. A small quantity of mixed ephemera including some Somerset & Dorset but mainly British Rail including "For Repairs" tickets, "Eggs", Season Ticket applications etc
Estimate: 12-20
282. Approx 61 loose postcards depicting steam trains and locomotives including a number issued by L&NWR c.1905, mainly photographic, some artist drawn
Estimate: 30-50
283. SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT RAILWAY - a small quantity of ephemera and other items including Appendix to the Working Time Table April 1914 (2); Rules & Regulations for the guidance of the Officers and Men 1st January 1920; a photographic souvenir of the Last Passenger Train March 1966 and a printed itinerary for the day; Instructions to Engineering Staff c.1902 and other items
Estimate: 20-40
284. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - books: Rules & Regulations 1923 (leather bound); 3 1933 Rule Books; a Cartage Department Instructions book 1915; a Telephone Directory c.1925; a Great Western and London Midland and Scottish Railways Rates and Arrangements for.. Parcels by Passenger Train.....and a GWR book of Gradient Diagrams c.1909
Estimate: 20-40
285. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - Rules and Regulations book 1883 and another 1897 with additional Instructions as to Moving Engines in Steam 1902 (2 books)
Estimate: 15-25
286. A 1949 wall calendar with a photograph of the South-Wales to London Express passing Badminton September '48; a large photograph on card mount of the Pines Express 8th Sept 1962 and other photos of locomotives (including Mallard), stations etc, some with press stamps on the back and some unframed coloured prints of locos
Estimate: 30-50
287. A box of assorted books on steam locomotives, various regions and railways, mainly hardback illustrated copies (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
288. A box of assorted books on steam locomotives and railways, many different, mainly hardback illustrated copies (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
289. A box of assorted books on steam locomotives and railways, mainly hardback illustrated volumes, many different and 2 large Railway Wonders of the World books
Estimate: 20-40
290. Twenty assorted volumes on the Somerset and Dorset Railway, mainly illustrated and authors include Alan Hammond, Chris Handley, Colin Maggs and Ivo Peters, many inscribed and signed by the authors
Estimate: 30-50
291. A quantity of books and booklets relating to railway signalling including Southern Railway Standard Regulations for Train Signalling (reprint 1945); LMS Book of Instructions to Station Masters, Signalmen and Others....1934; various British Railways booklets and others
Estimate: 20-30
292. A quantity of assorted books and booklets relating to railways and locomotives (a lot)
Estimate: 20-30
293. British Railways - a quantity of Rule books c.1950; booklets on Course of Instruction for various subjects, working manuals for staff; Bristol Temple Meads Station Working Books and others similar c.1950's - 1960's
Estimate: 20-40
294. A large folding map of The Great Western Railway scale 8 miles to one inch; another LMS map of England and Wales, some other folding maps of LMS ; a booklet of Gradient Profiles and a folding "blueprint" type map of Midland Railway Distance Diagram
295. A quantity of assorted booklets and books - Instructions and Rule Books, includes British Railways Instructions on Dangerous Goods, Instructions on Armoured Fighting Vehicles March 1957; LMS Rule Book 1933; leaflets on special Trains, speed restrictions and other similar items (LMS and BR Western Region and BR Southern Region mainly)
Estimate: 40-60
296. GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY - bound copies of Great Western Railway Magazine 1905-6-7 and another January - December 1912 (2)
Estimate: 20-40
297. A History of the Great Western Railway by E T MacDermot in three volumes 1927 and 1931, each with dj; some other later volumes including History of the Southern Railway; some modern illustrated books on specific locos including Portraits of Kings and Fowler Locomotives and other books
Estimate: 40-60
298. The Book of the Great Western Railway edited by George Perry limited edition no.840/3000 published 1970, together with a quantity of other modern illustrated books on GWR and other "local" railways including The Calne Branch, Brunel's Bristol Temple Meads, GWR The Badminton Line, some earlier paperbacks including Cheltenham Flyer and The "King" of Railway Locomotives (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
299. A Christmas card to M A J Pike (Station Master of Badminton) from Queen Mary 1940, the card personally inscribed "Mr Pike.... Queen Mary 1940" in dark ink
Estimate: 50-70
300. GWR - a quantity of ephemera including unused "Wrong Line" forms, headed notepaper, unused Electric Token Block System (if worked by Pilotman), other unused forms, some BR also a book of diagrams of Stations from Signal Notices of Bristol Division (a lot)
Estimate: 30-40
301. A quantity of assorted ephemera including a scale drawing of Easton Station, Easton & Church Hope Railway and a quantity of letters regarding proposed development at the site c.1939; a quantity of notices regarding Royal Trains c.1960's & 1970's; various sheets of Signal Box diagrams, GWR, scaled down and done in hand by W A J Pike; a GWR official Report on Absorption of M & SW Railway April 28th 1922; various other letters and cuttings, some contained in a modern file (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
302. Three small framed coloured prints together with some unframed prints of steam trains
303. Seven Valentine's series photographic postcards of various steam and diesel locos together with a small quantity of black and white photographs, some newspaper cuttings and other ephemera
Estimate: 20-30
304. A quantity of assorted bus tickets, Poole Bridge Toll tickets, and others
305. A Winegarten's Railway Regulator open face pocket watch in nickel silver case, having white enamel dial, black roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, stamped on the back
Estimate: 50-70
306. GWR - a 9ct gold medallion "Great Western Railway Fifteen Years First Aid Efficiency" engraved on the back "3692 Alfred J Pike 1941" 6.8g
Estimate: 80-120
307. A gold plated presentation open face pocket watch engraved on the inner cover "British Railways W A J Pike in appreciation of 40 years Service", the Vertex Revue watch no.H4064, from Garrard & Co with guarantee certificate dated 1971, in original box
Estimate: 60-80
308. An unmarked stained pine desk stand with carrying handle, the top with pen slides, compartments for ink bottles, fitted with drawer containing large lengths of sealing wax, BR rubber, brush , an MR brass padlock, rubber ink stamps including "Station Masters Office Chippenham GW6" and other items, stand 30.5cms wide.
Estimate: 70-90
309. An early 20th Century circular brass cased mantel timepiece with alarm having white enamel dial, black Roman numerals and subsidiary alarm dial, suspension ring to top of case and on small turned brass front supports, 9.75cms diam, with keys
Estimate: 40-60
310. LMS - a goods Guard's handbrush with wooden handle and original bristles, stamped on the back "LMS" 26cms long
Estimate: 10-15
311. GWR - a dip pen with nib and tapering wooden handle, stamped "GWR" on the metal collar and together with an un marked 19th Century pewter inkwell/pen holder 6cms high (2)
Estimate: 30-50
312. MIDLAND RAILWAY - a carriage key with ring handle and short tapering shaft, stamped on the end, 11cms long; another with "T" shaped handle stamped on the end by Hewliss & Co Warrington and another unmarked carriage key of "T" shape (3)
Estimate: 20-40
313. GWR - a hand held ticket punch, stamped "GWR" 16cms long
Estimate: 12-20
314. BR - a bakelite Acme Thunderer Whistle with silver metal inset to one side engraved "BR" on original metal chain with hook
Estimate: 15-25
315. BR (W) - a nickel silver Acme Thunderer Whistle marked to one side "BR(W)" on original metal chain with hook
Estimate: 15-20
316. GWR - Two small brass plaques on leather backs - "GWR Calne" and "GWR Holt Jun" (2)
Estimate: 20-40
317. BR - a quantity of pencils, rubbers and crayons, most marked for British Railways also an early wooden backed rubber stamp "Bath Green Park", another small stamp "The Railway Executive" and some other rubber stamps, drawing instruments etc (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
318. A rubber ink stamp with wooden handle and brass head "Southern & LMS Railways (Somerset & Dorset Jt); a large stamp "Area Manager's Office Chippenham WR6" a quantity of small wooden stamps with rubber letters "Pewsey", "Calne Wilts WR" and others (mainly Western Region) (20 in total)
Estimate: 12-20
319. GWR - a curved brass drawer handle stamped at either end "GWR" 18cms long max
320. GWR - a Ticket Collector's clipper; a Carriage Key and another Carriage Key (one end rounded) (3)
Estimate: 30-40
321. SOUTHERN REGION - Westcountry Class tyre thickness gauge
Estimate: 12-20
322. SER - Carriage key together with an unmarked Carriage Key (2)
Estimate: 20-25
323. An unmarked Ticket Collector's clippers, the ends with raised numerals "393" together with an unmarked Carriage Key (2)
Estimate: 15-25
324. GWR - a paper spike, the wooden handle stamped "GWR"; a BR(S) hand lamp reflector; BR vacuum cylinder branch pipe plug blank; another similar possibly LMS; a signal lamp burner and a vacuum hose sealing washer (6)
Estimate: 20-30
325. A rectangular brass plate "Patney & Churton Box", 12cms wide 4cms high
Estimate: 20-40
326. A signal lever clip "Workman/Disconnected" red enamel with white lettering, 8cms diam together with a cast brass signal lever clip "Clearing Point Fouled" 3cms high (2)
Estimate: 20-30
327. Chippenham East ground frame key, the large brass handle stamped "Chippenham East Groundframe" 20cms
Estimate: 20-30
328. SR - leather wages bag with original leather buckle fastener and original brass plaque "S R Wages Evercreech Junc"
Estimate: 80-120
329. BR - a leather bag with long leather shoulder strap and original fastener, the leather flap embossed "BR"
Estimate: 20-30
330. A coarse linen GPO/Telegraph bag with original brown leather and brass stud fastener, stencilled under the flap "77 GPO" and on the back "Station Master.....Rly Stn" underneath inscribed in ink "Evercreech Jct"
Estimate: 20-30
331. SOMERSET & DORSET - a Whitaker automatic tablet catcher bracket and arm as fitted to loco 75007, the bracket inscribed in white paint "BR Std Cl 4 4-6-0 Engine No 75007"
Estimate: 100-150
332. A Tablet Pouch for Whitaker Automatic Tablet Catcher, leather with white painted metal handle
This was the fitters test pouch from Templecombe Shed
Estimate: 60-80
333. A bundle of assorted door/cupboard keys, some stamped GWR
Estimate: 12-20
334. GWR - a small brass cash bag padlock with 2 keys together with a similar BR(W) padlock and key
335. GWR - cupboard door lock with 2 keys; another cupboard door lock (possibly GWR); GWR key Gloucester Central Station Up Side; a key Westbury Diesel Depot Main entrance and a BRI carriage key
Estimate: 15-25
336. GWR - a standard Signal Box key stamped BR(W)
337. GWR - a signal wire roller; a DMU AEC engine fuel pump bleed screw; a pair of SR locomotive boiler water gauge washers; a gauge glass washer from LNER engine working over the S & D 1939/45 War Ambulance Train; various hand lamp glasses and Mendip Stone traffic plastic Darvic wagon label "Empty to Merehead Quarries XF1" c.1970's
Estimate: 15-25
338. GWR - Railway Service badge numbered on the back 45730; a silver metal commemorative badge for Edward VIII; a British Railway bronze medal Western Region Association Exhibition of Arts & Crafts, in box and a small metal lapel badge Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway
Estimate: 30-40
339. A DG00/D800/D6300 Class control key, black painted brass and a Des 08 Class control key, polished brass (2)
Estimate: 25-35
340. A signal lever collar, painted red; an LMS clack valve and a set of BR Go/Not to Go wheel tyre profiles P1, P2&4, P3&5 and P6
Estimate: 15-20
341. An engineman's hand cloth; a BR small hand towel; two lamp wicks; a small linen bag stencilled "British Railways (Western Region); 3 other larger bags; and a red flag
342. A GWR Booking Office Counter, stained pine and fitted with drawers (in need of restoration)
Estimate: 30-50
343. GWR - two wooden correspondence trays each stamped "GWR" (2)
344. WEYMOUTH AND PORTLAND RAILWAY - two large and four small brass buttons with scrolling letters and a Station Master's gold bullion and cloth cap badge
Estimate: 30-50
345. GWR - a Station Master's gold bullion and cloth cap badge together with a pair of earlier GWR gold bullion on cloth collar badges
Estimate: 20-40
346. LMS - A gold thread and black cloth Station Master's cap band
347. BRITISH RAIL - a "bronzed" badge "Station Master", lion standing over a wheel with red enamelled bar; another similar brass finish with green enamel bar; a red enamel and white metal curved badge "Guard" by Gaunt, London, with fastener; a similar green "British Railways" (damaged) and a small red enamel and silver metal "British Rail" badge (5)
Estimate: 50-80
348. TAFF VALE RAILWAY - a single brass button, centred with an image of an early locomotive, by J Compton & Sons London
349. GWR - a quantity of assorted brass buttons: small with scrolling letters; 2 large and 3 small art deco letters within wreath, small similar lacking wreath; one large and one small GWR under crown within wreath (9 in total)
Estimate: 15-25
350. SOMERSET & DORSET - two silver metal "SJC" buttons together with 6 large white metal British Railways buttons, one medium size and 3 small similar
351. LMSR - 7 large brass buttons, 6 bakelite buttons, one large white metal and one small together with LSWR one large silver metal button, one brass and 2 small brass
352. GWR - an early 20th Century Station Master's Cap of pill box type with original braiding, GWR and laurel wreath bullion badge and bullion to the short peak, original red silk lining and leather band , labelled "J Compton Sons & Webb Ltd"
Estimate: 80-130
353. BR - Station Master's Cap, with wide brim, original brass badge on brown felt disc, gold bullion "Station Master" and braiding to the peak, original lining and makers name "J Compton Sons & Webb London 1961" together with a newspaper cutting showing Mr W Pike wearing the hat (announcement of his promotion)
Estimate: 30-50
354. BR - an Area Manager's Cap with original brass badge on blue felt disc, gold bullion to the peak and the sides, original black cotton lining and ink stamped on the leather band "BR" and "Compton...1966"
Estimate: 40-60
355. A quantity of BR c.1980's uniform - overcoat, trousers, mackintoshes's, leggings, work overalls and a high vis. vest (most unused and some with original labels (a box)
Estimate: 30-50
356. British Railways "15 Years First Aid Efficiency" enamelled silver medallion on silver curb link Albert engraved to William A Pike 1949 W.38, a small silver St Johns Ambulance medallion engraved to Alfred J Pike (HM 1928) together with a quantity of metal date "bars", a St Johns Ambulance Association badge, tie pin in box, certificates in wallet, two presentation plaques to William Pike 1969 & 1974 etc
Estimate: 50-70
357. BR - a 2 aspect Bardic Handlamp with raised "BR" letters to one side
Estimate: 15-25
358. BR - a 4 aspect Bardic handlamp with raised "BR" letters to one side and named "PJ Pike AMF Westbury"
Estimate: 20-25
359. A hand lamp made up by Peter Pike's father W A J Pike (station master Evercreech Junction) the base LMSR 3520 the top S & DJR no 320, 29.5cms high
Estimate: 20-40
360. SR - a ground signal lamp with raised "SR" to one side and stamped "Welch Patent" 22cms high
From Evercreech Junction
Estimate: 30-50
361. A BR standard and Diesel locomotive tyre thickness gauge stamped "B R Standard Loco & W R Diesel Loco" together with four profile tyre gauges stamped "Profile P1, Proflies P2 & P4, Profiles P3 & P5 and Profile P6 and a small steel caliper gauge
Estimate: 40-60
362. BR (W) - a wooden tool box with brass carrying handle, the box stamped "BR(W)" and containing a large selection of tools, some marked BRW
Estimate: 40-60
363. A large metal trunk containing a large selection of assorted tools, some marked BR(W) but many unmarked (a lot)
Estimate: 50-70
364. GWR - a selection of tools all stamped GWR, including spanners, dies, grips etc contained in an unmarked wooden box
Estimate: 30-40
365. SOMERSET & DORSET JOINT RAILWAY - LMS loco eccentric strap scraper together with 3 large closed spanners (4)
366. A quantity of assorted tools, some marked for BR(W), Midland and LMS, others unmarked and including spanners, a water gauge spanner, oil restrictor remover key, small boiler tube expander, Engineman's tea-can water heater and other contained in an unmarked wooden box
Estimate: 70-80
367. A set of Taps and Dies by The British Tap & Die Co Ltd, some marked GWR others unmarked, contained in original wooden box with leather carrying handles
Estimate: 40-60
368. SOMERSET & DORSET - a large pair of outside calipers, stamped "S & D JR"
Estimate: 15-25
369. A Somerset & Dorset Tommy Bar together with a selection of other large tools including BR(W) Water Gauge Spanner, sledge hammer, small hand lamp etc
Estimate: 20-40
370. A Somerset & Dorset tool for finding the centre of a round bar
Made by Charlie Baker in Highbridge Works when he was an apprentice, he was the last resident fitter at Radstock North
371. LNER - an Acme Thunderer whistle, nickel silver, stamped "LNER" to one side, with original split ring suspension loop
Estimate: 15-25
372. MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY - two nickel silver buttons with raised scrolling lettering "Mid & GN" both marked "Smith & Wright Birmingham" on the back and together with a small "The Great Eastern Railway" nickel silver button (3) together with a short film reel by British Transport films "Fixing Removing or Repairing Signals" in canister and 2 LP records "Southern Steam" and "The Sounds of Bygone Transport"
373. LNER Pullman Chair, the high, wing back chair upholstered in green moquette, with padded arm rests and with moulded decoration where the arm supports join the seat, and with square section wooden supports, 116cms high
Estimate: 200-250
374. Approx. 145 postcards all relating to locomotives, steam and diesel, photographic and artist drawn, many different including many GWR, LMS, LMSR, BR and others and some other topo cards
Estimate: 100-120
375. A cast iron "D" shaped wagon plate "B 77463 16T PRESSED STEEL 1951 LOT No 2250", 28cms x 17cms max and a shaped square plate with raised white painted lettering "N.E.R.H.D 01979 TIMBER BOGIE" 14cms x 22.5cms (2)
Estimate: 30-60
376. A small enamelled metal sign "British Transport Commission British Railways General Bye-Laws are available for inspection at this booking office"; a green painted aluminium plate with raised numbers "8185" 22.5cms long; another similar "C7077" 20.5cms long; a cast aluminium "D"; a heavy brass plaque "WR" and a repro brass plaque (6)
Estimate: 20-30
377. GWR - a handlamp with carrying handle above the fluted chimney, brass plaque to one side stamped "GWR 9607" with original burner, 34cms high together with a smaller unmarked lamp, (lacks burner) (2)
Estimate: 70-90
378. A quantity of boxed DVD sets and VHS videos relating to steam locomotives (a lot)
379. A framed coloured print after Maurice Bishop of the Quantock Belle, 2 other framed coloured prints of steam trains and some other prints
380. Britannia 4-6-2 Steam Locomotive carved out of a solid piece of coal 29cms long
381. Midland Automobile club Official Yearbook 1948 including the Official Programme of the International Speed Hill Climb at Shelsley Walsh on 12th June 1948 (good condition); Official programmes for Speed Hill Climb at Prescott Sept 1952 (2) and Sept 1953 (2); a simple single sheet programme for the Bentley Drivers Club Firle Hill Climb September 1953 and a copy of The Bulletin of the Vintage Sports Car Club Winter 1960-61
Estimate: 15-25
382. MOTOR RACING - an official programme for the Grand Prix at Silverstone July 14th 1956, another for 16th July 1960; three programmes for meetings at Brands Hatch 1956, 1958 & 1960; a Brooklands Official Race Card for the 60th Anniversary Meeting 11th June 1967; ten programmes for various meetings at Goodwood dates from 1953 - 1966; others for Crystal Palace 1959 and others
Estimate: 50-70
383. MOTOR RACING - an official programme for the 24 hours Le Mans 1953; 3 other French programmes; a programme for the 12th Annual Banbury Run for veteran and vintage motorcycles 1960; some BP and Shell "Success" racing booklets c.1959 - 1961 together with some other motoring ephemera and some unrelated magazines etc
Estimate: 30-60
384. "The Simplex" Accident Reporter by E M Richford Ltd., No.2 Outfit, comprising a set of stamps each with an outline of a different vehicle - Tramcar, Trap, Mechanical Horse & Lorry, Cycle, Pram etc., an ink pad and bottle of ink, scale 1" = 16' in original box
Estimate: 30-50
385. A "Humber" Map, paper on card wall map of part of South West England and Wales, 57.5cms x 74cms
386. A single sided printed metal "Michelin" road map of England and Wales 87.5cms x 64cms
387. A Mamod stationary steam engine on red metal base plate
Estimate: 12-20
388. An Edwardian painted composition toy duck, with moulded detail (originally fitted with internal bellows which "quack") 23cms long
Estimate: 50-60
389. A Scalextric 500 Racing Game set in original box complete with two F1 racing cars, length of track, controllers, speed calculator and instructions
Estimate: 12-20
390. SCALEXTRIC - Race-Tuned model racing cars Sunbeam Tiger, Europa VEF and C14 Matra GP, each in original box
Estimate: 60-80
391. SCALEXTRIC - a quantity of racing cars including 3 boxed F1 racing cars including C120 Martini Brabham; C128 BMW Turbo, boxed; C129 March Ford 240, boxed and some unboxed models Ferrari GT 250 Berlinetts, blue; 2 Austin Mini Coopers and others (13 in total)
Estimate: 50-70
392. A card Trumps indicator on decorative brass stand together with some small wood and bone dominoes
393. A board game "Farmers Glory", the board with printed map of Europe and together with a selection of figures in national costume with wooden stands, c.1930's
394. SCALEXTRIC - four boxed F1 racing cars: JPS Special, Ferrari 312, March Ford 240 and UOP Shadow together with a set in polystyrene box with 2 F1 racing cars
Estimate: 15-25
395. A Triang "Puff Puff" tinplate garden toy steam locomotive no.73000 with original decals and rubber wheels, 45cms long 25cms high
Estimate: 20-40
396. A Mamod Steam Tractor in box and with metal steering rod and instructions, 17.5cms high
Estimate: 30-40
397. A Triang metal toy crane, red with original metal hook together with a Mamod stationary steam engine, a belt wheel, grinder and steam hammer also a Dinky Coles Hydra Truck
Estimate: 30-50
398. MECCANO - a quantity of assorted pieces, mainly red or green, some other accessories, sorted into bags but unboxed, some part filled later sets of Meccano (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
399. An early stationary steam engine, constructed in cast metal with pressure gauge mounted on the boiler, a single cylinder horizontal engine and a dynamo mounted on a wooden base board and with various accessories including small oil can, funnels etc (distressed condition)
Estimate: 20-40
400. A Victory Jig Saw puzzle of Cunard White Star Liner "Queen Mary" in original box together with a quantity of plastic soldiers by Crescent, Lone Star and others, some Dinky military vehicles (some with added painted camouflage); field guns; Britains and other diecast soldiers, stretcher party etc (a lot)
Estimate: 40-60
401. CUNARD BROCKLEBANK LTD - two boxes, each containing two Waddington's unopened packs of playing cards, each set with a modern/old shipping theme backs, the base of one box printed "With the compliments of Messrs Thos & Jno Brocklebank Ltd. Cunard Building, Liverpool 3" (2) c.late 1960's
Estimate: 40-60
402. A c.1960's playground toy of a tiger mounted on a large spring, 80cms high
Estimate: 70-100
402A. A Mobo painted tinplate child's ride-on snail
Estimate: 15-20
403. A RARE EARLY 20TH CENTURY CLOCKWORK TINPLATE AEROPLANE the simple biplane with original painted detail and with original pilot seated centrally under the top wing, with original painted card propeller and various rudders, with original suspension loop on the top wing, possibly German c.1910, wingspan 18cms
Estimate: 150-200
404. A Victorian circular polished mahogany game board for "Fox and Geese" with grooved border and pierced with a series of holes and on three small ball supports, with 16 turned bone pegs and a similar red stained bone peg, board 30cms diam together with a small box to contain the pegs and a dice
Estimate: 80-120
405. A late 19th/early 20th Century child's spinning top, wooden with painted decoration, one side with a rectangular hole and together with a painted wooden handle, top approx 18cms long
Estimate: 30-40
406. Playing cards - Rubicon Bezique, the "Shakespeare" theme cards by Chas Goodall & Son contained in leather covered box, with instructions and two markers; Waddingtons Lexicon (unused); two small "Elfin" packs of cards in leather case "To try your Patience" and a wooden card box the cover inlaid as a cribbage marker board, containing some card game instructions, some ivory pegs and two bezique markers
Estimate: 60-80
407. MECCANO - a quantity of loose pieces, 2 clockwork motors, some wheels; an Instructions booklet for Accessory Outfit no.2A; 3 1951 Meccano Magazines and another from 1959
Estimate: 20-40
408. A quantity of assorted items including Minic tinplate clockwork ambulance (poor), some "gilco" diecast traffic signs, painted lead figure of Minnie Mouse, Matchbox shop "Home Stores", some "OO" gauge railway accessories and other items (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
409. A Sutcliffe "Unda Wunda" clockwork submarine (rusted) together with a battery operated painted metal toy boat, cream with blue detail 31.5cms long (incomplete) (2)
Estimate: 20-25
410. Action Man Scorpion Tank in original box together with "free" tank commanders uniform as supplied with the tank
Estimate: 30-50
411. Six Million Dollar Man in original box
Estimate: 20-30
412. A box of original Action Man parts etc together with a boxed Sailor and boxed Action Man soldier
Estimate: 25-35
413. A Pelham Puppet Mickey Mouse with yellow shoes and in original box, with instructions, 25cms high, c.1970's
Estimate: 15-25
414. MARX - a quantity of articulated plastic figures of cowboys, red indians and others, three horses, a canoe, plastic wigwam and other plastic accessories including saddles, rifles, bow, quiver etc also a wooden "Fort William" toy fort (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
415. A Lehmann tinplate spinning top "Hop-Hop" with printed decoration and original "winding" piece fitting to the central spindle, c.1915
Estimate: 30-40
416. A Saturn "Giant Walking" Robot, battery operated, in original box, 31cms high
Estimate: 20-30
417. A Waddington card game "Bobs yr Uncle" complete in packet and with instructions; a card game Lexicon; and a Palitoy "Hao-Wan" Chinese Puzzle
Estimate: 15-25
418. A "CV Co Ltd" jigsaw "Humpty Dumpty" in original box (complete), another "Baa-Baa Black Sheep" (complete) together with some other boxed games including Spears "Smuts" The Tailless Cat (lacks some tails) (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
419. Playing cards - a complete set of c.1960's Glamour cards, unboxed; a boxed set of two packs by De La Rue illustrated with Financial Times and Christmas presents; a boxed set for Singer Sewing Machine and an unopened set of Poker Bridge cards in box
Estimate: 20-30
420. STARWARS - Three Star Wars vehicles - Rebel Snowspeeder with box and figures of Hans Solo in Hoth outfit and Luke Skywalker in X wing gear, Battle Damaged Imperial Tie Fighter in box and an Intercepter Vehicle in box
Estimate: 30-40
421. A quantity of Starwars figures and vehicles etc. includes B Wing Fighter with B Wing Pilot, Imperial AT-ST with driver, Luke Skywalker, Jedi Knight with cloak (10 figures in total)
Estimate: 30-40
422. BRITAINS, JOHILCO & HILL - lead soldiers, a quantity in excess of 70 items from the 1930's/40's, in khaki. Includes Hill figures in full anti-gas equipment, gunners etc. From Britains set 1918 Home Guard marching and from set 258 Infantry marching in steel helmets and gas masks together with a balloon winch from Britains 1641 underslung lorry
Estimate: 70-100
423. BRITAINS & OTHERS -a quantity of painted lead figures including farm animals, dog kennel, trees, zoo animals, corn bins, wheelbarrow, hand cart, feeding troughs, fencing and other similar items (a lot) contained in a small case
Estimate: 30-50
424. A brown velvet doll with brown hair, inset glass eyes, stitched detail to hands and feet and with yellow dungarees, 35cms long together with a decorative William Crawford biscuit tin printed to look like a tea caddy; a cribbage marker board, 2 boxed vehicles and 2 bottle openers
Estimate: 20-25
425. A large Dolls House of mock Tudor design, opening at the front and back with an arrangement of rooms at the front and back, the central gabled roof window opening to reveal attic space now containing the modern electrics, with original wallpaper, wooden stairs and bannister rail, all mounted on a wooden base with wheels, together with a quantity of modern furniture, 107cms high max, 91cms wide, 69cms deep
Estimate: 200-250
426. A quantity of small bisque dolls heads including Strobel & Wilkin, Steiner, William Goebel and others contained in a 19th Century wooden jewellery box
Estimate: 60-80
427. A Schoenau & Hoffmeister bisque socket head doll having original brown wig, sleeping blue glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, marked SH PB 1909 21/2 Germany and on ball jointed wood and composition body, 50cms high, in later blue knitted dress
Estimate: 30-40
428. A c.1930's composition baby doll having moulded hair, sleeping blue glass eyes and open mouth with teeth, impressed SHA Germany 339-61/2 on bent limb composition body and wearing knitted clothing, 44cms long
Estimate: 40-50
429. A Norah Wellings type black velvet doll with black hair, moulded and painted features with inset glass eyes, wearing raffia skirt and plastic jewellery, unmarked, 30cms high
Estimate: 20-40
430. A c.1930's German composition baby doll with moulded hair, sleeping blue glass eyes, open mouth with teeth, impressed Germany SHA 339-6 and on bent limb composition body wearing white cotton vest and knitted cardigan, 48cms long
Estimate: 20-40
431. An Armand Marseille "My Dream Baby" bisque socket head doll impressed AM Germany 341/2K with sleeping blue glass eyes and on bent limb composition body, wearing original bonnet, Christening gown both trimmed with "Marina" green ribbon, woollen undergarments and booties 25cms long
Estimate: 90-130
432. An early German made Teddy Bear with sparse golden mohair plush, black painted metal eyes, cotton pads and black stitched claws, 32cms long
Estimate: 20-30
433. An early 20th Century Teddy Bear with light mohair plush, pointed nose with stitched detail, glass eyes, hump back and stitched claw detail, 40cms long c.1915 - 1920, probably German
Estimate: 190-230
434. A Teddy Bear, probably Chad Valley, with light plush, broad ears, a metal button to the right ear, replacement button eyes, stitched nose and claw detail, cotton pads, soft body with growler (not working), 30.5cms long, c.1920's
Estimate: 30-50
435. A miniature Teddy Bear having golden plush, glass eyes, black stitched nose and mouth, moving limbs, 12cms c.1940's together with another small Teddy Bear, 13cms c.1940's and a novelty table lighter in the form of a knight in armour on wooden base (3)
Estimate: 30-50
436. A Teddy Bear with golden plush, small ears, brown glass eyes and stitched nose and claw detail, cotton pads, soft body arms and legs, growler in tummy (not working), unmarked, 41cms long, c.1930's
Estimate: 30-40
437. A small Teddy Bear with golden plush, glass eyes, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, with cotton pads, c.1950's, 24cms high together with another small teddy bear (2)
Estimate: 30-40
438. DINKY - DY-1 1968 E Type Jaguar, DY-3 MGB GT both boxed together with CORGI - boxed Austin Healey Set and 5 other modern boxed Corgi vehicles
Estimate: 20-40
439. DINKY - Foden Flat Truck with chains red/grey, later type cab and chassis
Estimate: 70-80
440. DINKY - Pullmore Car Transporter no.982, dark blue/light blue together with loading ramp no.794
Estimate: 35-45
441. DINKY - 14A BEV Truck with driver; Wheelbarrow; 626 Military Ambulance; 641 1 ton Army Truck; other military vehicles, lorries cars also some Corgi and others (a lot) generally playworn
Estimate: 20-30
442. DINKY - 185 Alfa Romeo Coupe, yellow; 25R coal lorry and other vehicles (10)
443. DINKY DUBLO - Austin lorry, green; Austin Taxi, blue/cream; Singer Roadster, orange/red seats; Massey Harris Tractor, blue; Bedford Articulated Flat Truck, yellow/red and baggage trolley vehicle, maroon with blue driver (6)
Estimate: 20-25
444. DINKY - a small early racing car with driver, silver, no number, name cast into the base; a Meteor aeroplane; 6 Britains gauge "O" milk churns (all lack lids); an oil dispenser; a Corgi Thunderbird Guided Missile on trailer (lacks nose cone); a large field gun and a painted lead elephant
Estimate: 20-40
445. DINKY - no.236 Connaught, light green, number "32" with white driver (2); 289 Routemaster Bus "Esso....Tyres"; Crescent Tractor and some other diecast vehicles
Estimate: 20-40
446. DINKY - no.300 Massey Harris Tractor, boxed and 301 Field Marshall, unboxed, both with drivers (2)
Estimate: 30-40
447. DINKY - 110 Aston Martin, light grey/blue seats, racing number 20; 23G Cooper-Bristol, green and 23N Maserati, red with white flash, all unboxed
Estimate: 30-50
448. DINKY DUBLO - AEC Mercury Petrol Tanker, green/red Shell/BP; Bedford Articulated Flat Truck, yellow cab/red trailer with BR Furniture container and Bedford Flatbed, grey with BR Furniture container (3)
Estimate: 20-40
449. DINKY DUBLO - Austin Lorry; Austin Taxi, Morris Pick Up, Royal Mail Van; Landrover and Trailer (6)
Estimate: 20-40
450. DINKY - DY4 Ford 10cwt Van Heinz, DY5 Ford V8 Pilot, DY6 1951 Volkswagen, DY21 1964 Mini Copper "S" and DY 32 1957 Citroen 2CV all in original display boxes (5)
Estimate: 20-40
451. DINKY - assorted Military vehicles including Supertoys 642 RAF Pressure Refueller (worn); 626 Military Ambulance; 622 10 Ton Army Truck; 643 Army Water Tanker; 677 Armoured Command Vehicle; 651 Recovery Tractor; 6 wheel Reconnaissance vehicle and others (9 - in rather worn condition) together with another 14 including Austin 7 with driver, all resprayed or with some restoration and a Britains field gun (also with repainting)
Estimate: 80-120
452. DINKY - Observation Coach, cream with red flashes, some paint loss; Double Decker Bus "Dunlop" red wheel hubs, with wear; Luxury coach, brown with orange flashes (green wheel hubs) with wear; 283 BOAC Coach (some touching up to roof, worn); French made Somua Panhard coach, repainted and another Luxury Coach, repainted (6)
Estimate: 25-35
453. DINKY - Trojan Van "Chivers Jellies", worn; 470 Austin Van "BP", with wear; 260 Royal Mail Van; Austin Taxi; NCB electric Van "Express Dairies"; loudspeaker Van; 261 Telephone Service Van (all with wear) together with 4 re-sprayed vehicles
Estimate: 25-35
454. DINKY - Supertoys Coles Mobile Crane (earlier version with grey wheels and brass handle); 972 20 Ton Lorry-Mounted Crane; Bedford Refuse Wagon; Blaw Knox Bulldozer, red; BEV Truck; Motocart and others (16 in total)
Estimate: 40-60
455. DINKY - a quantity of lorries including 533 Leyland comet Cement, grey tyres; 421 British Railways Hindle smart Helecs; various post war Austin lorries; Bedford tippers; British Railways Horsebox, maroon; various trailers; Supertoys Guy lorries and others also repainted Guy Slumberland, Big Bedford Heinz, some other repainted lorries (31 in total)
Estimate: 150-180
456. DINKY - 39 series Chrysler Royal Sedan, light green; Hudson Sedan, two tone grey/blue; Station Wagon light brown/dark brown; Morris Oxford, grey; 40 series Triumph 1800 saloon, light blue (later version with rear axle fixed to base plate); 30 series Vauxhall, brown/black (6)
Estimate: 50-70
457. DINKY - 40A Riley, cream; 40J Austin Somerset, red; 160 Austin A30 fawn; 166 Sunbeam Rapier two tone blue; 167 AC Aceca, red/grey; 169 Studebaker Goldern Hawk, fawn/red; 176 Austin A 105, cream blue stripe; 23K Talbot Lago, blue (blue wheel hubs) all with wear/playworn condition; together with 11 other dinky vehicles all either re-sprayed or painted (19 in total)
Estimate: 50-70
458. DINKY - 697 25 Pounder Field Gun Set, boxed and 660 Tank Transporter, boxed (2)
Estimate: 50-70
459. CORGI - James Bond Aston Martin, gold (lacks figures, unboxed); Spot-On Jaguar Mark 10, unboxed and other unboxed vehicles (13)
460. CORGI - Gift Set no.3 Batmobile and Batboat on trailer, in original display box with yellow plastic rockets (some rockets missing)
Estimate: 100-120
461. CORGI - Originals replica of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, limited edition no.0697 in box and with certificates also a display box; Classics 27601 Atkinson 8 Wheel Truck & Trailer, F.B.Atkins, limited edition, boxed; Mr. Bean's Mini in display box and 839 1929 Thornycroft Van in display box (5 items)
Estimate: 30-50
462. CORGI - a limited edition model for J. H. Haskins & Son Ltd, House Furnishers, Shepton Mallet no.70/125 in box; MATCHBOX - Models of Yesteryear YS-46 1880 Merryweather Steam Fire Engine in box; three other modern boxed Matchbox model, a small model of a tanker for Wincanton Transport and a 1:20 scale model of a 1967 427 Corvette Roadster by Pentoy Ltd in box
463. CORGI - 97080 Bedford O series Pantechnicon "John Julian Cornwall", boxed; Classic Commericlas AEC Mercury Truck & Trailer Billy Smart's Circus, boxed; Tekno 1:50 scale lorry boxed and 4 other boxed models
Estimate: 20-30
464. CORGI - Classics 97840 Scammell Highwayman Tanker Shell Mex/BP; 97950 Foden Tanker Guinness; 97956 Foden Flatbed Pickfords; 97980 ERF Elliptical Tanker Esso and 10201 ERF V Tipper, all boxed (5)
Estimate: 50-70
465. CORGI CLASSICS - 97885 Chipperfields Circus Scammell Highwayman Trailer and Caravan, limited edition, with "poster" and certificate, boxed; Golden Oldies - 19302 Bedford S Weetabix and 19303 Thames Trader Heinz, both boxed (3)
Estimate: 30-50
466. CORGI - a quantity of 1:43 scale models including General Post Office Morris Minor Van; 1929 Thornycroft Van Lyons Swiss Rolls all in display boxes (7); an Eddie Stobart Lorry, boxed; some Classic Models in boxes and a Bryant & May Thorneycroft and Ford Model T Delivery Vans in box (17 boxed models in total)
Estimate: 40-60
467. CORGI - Classic Commercials 97170 Burlingham Seagull Woods, boxed; 97180 Grey Green Coaches AEC Regal, boxed; a 91919 Plaxton Paramont Shearings coach in box and C949/3 Bedford type OB Coach in box (4)
Estimate: 25-35
468. MATCHBOX - K-44 Super Kings Bridge Layer set in original display box
Estimate: 15-20
469. Assorted diecast vehicles including Dinky US Space Shuttle, Roadrollers, 2 Lesney Esso petrol pump and attendant stands and others
470. BRITAINS - a Searchlight, unboxed
471. LONE STAR - "OOO" gauge diecast railway track, station, various locomotives, coaches and wagons
Estimate: 20-30
472. LESNEY MATCHBOX - a large quantity of unboxed models, some early series including military vehicles, cars, lorries, racing car, Major Pack Guy Warrior car transporter, tractor and others also a boxed no.47 Ice Cream Shop (good) and a boxed no.27 Cadillac Sedan (worn)
Estimate: 80-120
473. TRIANG MINIC "SHIPPING" - a quantity of assorted ships including Ocean Liners Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary, Aquitania, SS United States, cargo vessels, assorted naval vessels, pilot boat, Light vessels, paddle steamers, Royal Yacht Britannia (as hospital ship and normal livery), sections of breakwater, Quay straights, Pier Building, Customs Sheds, Ocean Terminal Extension, Factory Building, Storage Tanks, Statue of Liberty and similar (a lot)
Estimate: 90-130
474. MATCHBOX - Models of Yesteryear special edition YS-16 1929 Scammell 100 ton Truck-Trailer with GER Class E4 2-4-0 locomotive in original box
Estimate: 20-30
475. BUDGIE TOYS - Scammell "Scarab" and Semi-Trailer, red/cream with Cadbury/BR decals; Leyland Hippo 20H9, Coal and Coke green/light brown (both a little worn); Renault lorry yellow/red with original cloth tilt "Fresh Fruit Daily"; Bedford Tipper "Ham River Grit" red/yellow and Leyland Hippo cattle lorry, orange/light brown, (good) (5)
Estimate: 40-60
476. MATCHBOX - a quantity of Lesney "Matchbox" military vehicles including Thorneycroft Antar Tank Transporter and Centurion Tank; M3 Personnel Carrier; RAF 10 Ton Pressure Refueller and others (13) all unboxed
Estimate: 20-25
477. MATCHBOX - Lesney 1-75 Series a quantity of assorted commercial vehicles, cars, caravans, buses, tractor, fire engine, bulldozer etc, all unboxed (approx. 80 vehicles)
Estimate: 80-120
478. MATCHBOX - Major Pickfords Scammell Tractor crane transporter and crane; Car transporter, light blue; Bedford tractor and York freightmaster trailer; Mobilgas tanker (grey wheels); Jennings Cattle truck and Thames Trader; Esso petrol pump stand with attendant; Shop "Home Stores"; Garage; some Dinky road signs and other diecast vehicles
Estimate: 30-50
479. A mixed quantity of mainly Matchbox diecast vehicles, many different and unboxed, some later plastic boxed vehicles, a Dapol Coke Wagon in box etc (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
480. A quantity of assorted diecast vehicles including Matchbox and Corgi - some boxed and in display packs including Eddie Stobart Steady Eddie and others (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
481. A Gebruder Bing tinplate Station building and platform, with chromo litho printed detail, the building with original advertisements for Swan Fountain Pens, Pears, Liptons Tea and others, 54cms wide, c.1920's
Estimate: 30-40
482. TRIANG - a RS8 Train Set containing 4-4-0 Lord of the Isles loco and tender, 3 brown/cream coaches and some associated wagons, signals, 4-6-0 loco and tender and Diesel shunter also some other loose accessories
Estimate: 20-40
483. AIRFIX - 54170-5 HO scale Central Pacific Jupiter 4-4-0 loco with tender, boxed
Estimate: 20-25
484. HORNBY - R396 GNR Class J13 0-6-0ST loco in box
Estimate: 15-20
485. MANTUA - 323-21 Pacific Camelback "Reading" no.2007 with tender, boxed
Estimate: 30-40
486. FLEISCHMANN - HO scale 4064 2-6-2 steam locomotive, boxed
Estimate: 20-30
487. LIMA - 20 8071L Santa Fe locomotive no.106, boxed
488. PREMIER KITS - a constructed LNWR DX goods 0-6-0 loco and tender, black, in box
Estimate: 20-30
489. ROCO - 43737 DRG E91 electric locomotive, boxed
Estimate: 30-40
490. TRIANG - The Blue Pullman electric train set, in original box
Estimate: 60-90
491. KLEINBAHN - an HO gauge electric locomotive in box and a coach, boxed and a Hornby R078 GWR 4-6-0 loco King Edward I with tender in box
Estimate: 20-40
492. HORNBY DUBLO - 2 rail "City of London" no.2226, maroon livery, with original box
Estimate: 135-150
493. HORNBY DUBLO - boxed 3 rail set Duchess of Montrose 4-6-2 no.46232, matt BR green with 2 red/cream coaches and track
Estimate: 50-70
494. A quantity of "OO" gauge painted metal figures - passengers, porters, lineside workers, postman, ice cream vendor on bicycle, army personnel, 7 Lesney road-signs and others, all unboxed (48 pieces approx)
Estimate: 20-40
495. WRENN - W2217 LNER 0-6-2T no.9522, light green, boxed, with instructions
Estimate: 30-50
496. WRENN - W2207 SR 0-6-0T no.1127, green livery, boxed with instructions
Estimate: 30-50
497. WRENN - W2221 BR 4-6-0 "Cardiff Castle" no.4075 with tender, BR green with orange lining, in box
Estimate: 80-90
498. WRENN - W2218 BR 2-6-4T no.80033, black livery, in box
Estimate: 60-80
499. WRENN - W2227 LMS 4-6-2 "City of Stoke on Trent" no.6254, with tender, lined black livery, in box
Estimate: 90-120
500. WRENN - W2211 BR 4-6-2 loco "Mallard" no.60022, with tender, green livery, boxed
Estimate: 80-120
501. HORNBY - 3 plastic Pullman coaches: Car No.77, Rosemary and Ansonia (unboxed) and three Triang Great Western chocolate/cream coaches (unboxed)
Estimate: 15-25
502. WRENN - 15 unboxed goods wagons, various including Fyffes Bananas, Robertsons and Oxo, coal wagons, brake van and others; Bachmann - 5 unboxed goods wagons; Hornby Dublo 2 plastic tankers Traffic Services Ltd; 7 other wagons, loads etc
Estimate: 60-80
503. HORNBY DUBLO - A Power Ethyl Tanker with hand logo together with 10 other metal tankers including Esso Royal Daylight, Shell Lubricating Oil and Power Petrol (11) some converted for 2 track running
Estimate: 30-40
504. HORNBY DUBLO - four tinplate coaches red/cream; a similar Restaurant Car, 3 maroon with grey roofs and a Royal Mail TPO coach (9 in total)
Estimate: 15-25
505. HORNBY DUBLO - a quantity of unboxed tinplate and cast goods wagons including cattle wagons, bogie wagons, brake vans, cable wagon, crane, bogie bolster wagons, open wagons, some with original containers (39 includes parts of crane), plastic Saxa salt, a wagon with BR cover and various loads
Estimate: 80-120
506. GRAHAM FARISH - scale model GWR 2-6-2 Prairie locomotive no.8103, green, boxed and GWR 0-6-0 Pannier Tank no. 9410, boxed (2)
Estimate: 40-60
507. TRIANG HORNBY - R861 BR 2-10-0 Evening Star with tender, boxed (box lacks interior fittings); Bachmann Branch Line London Transport 0-6-0PT, boxed and Lima BR 2-6-2T no.5574, boxed (3)
Estimate: 20-40
508. TRIANG - a quantity of unboxed locomotives, coaches, goods wagons and track (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
509. HORNBY - R1103 The Mallard Passenger, limited edition train set, boxed
Estimate: 70-100
510. HORNBY - R1038 "Orient Express" The Boxed Set comprising BR 4-6-2 "United States Line" Merchant Navy Class loco, Pullman first class Kitchen Car "Minerva" and Pullman first class parlour "Cygnus and "Ibis" in red box and with original outer box
Estimate: 150-180
511. HORNBY - R2215 LMS 4-6-2 "Princess Elizabeth" limited edition gold plated edition no.3/5000 produced in celebration of the Queen's Golden Jubilee, boxed, with certificates and length of display track and with the normal display box
Estimate: 90-130
512. HORNBY - Train Pack 3015 The Coronation Scot limited edition no.514/1500, maroon livery, boxed
Estimate: 120-140
513. HORNBY - Great British Trains "Liverpool" BR 4-6-0 locomotive Class B17/4, limited edition pack no.797/1500, boxed
Estimate: 80-120
514. HORNBY - Great British Trains LNER Manchester United 4-6-0 Special Presentation Edition, limited edition, boxed
Estimate: 70-90
515. HORNBY - Great British Trains "Wellington" 4-4-0 loco no.30902, Special Presentation Pack (lacks box cover)
Estimate: 50-70
516. HORNBY - Great British Trains GWR "King Charles II" 4-6-0 locomotive, Special Presentation Edition, limited edition, boxed
Estimate: 70-90
517. HORNBY - Train Pack The Master Cutler limited edition no.513/1500 BR 4-6-2 locomotive "Flying Fox", boxed
Estimate: 100-130
518. HORNBY - Train Pack The Silver Jubilee LNER "Quicksilver" 4-6-2 loco Class A4 limited edition no.638/2000, boxed
Estimate: 100-120
519. HORNBY - Train Pack The Cambrian Coast Express GWR "Nunney Castle" 4-6-0 Castle Class loco, limited edition no.41/1500, boxed
Estimate: 100-130
520. HORNBY - Train Pack Lakes Express BR "Queen Elizabeth" 4-6-2 locomotive limited edition no.936/1500, boxed
Estimate: 90-130
521. HORNBY - R350 BR 4-6-2 locomotive "Mallard" no.60022 with tender, green livery in box
Estimate: 20-40
522. A collection of eight display models of assorted locomotives including GWR King Henry VII, LNER Flying Scotsman, PLM Mountain Class and A4 Class Mallard, all on display rails with name plaques and in simple display boxes together with a Flying Scotsman toffee tin (9)
Estimate: 30-50
523. DAPOL - two 1:76 scale models "local" Wagons: Thos S Penny Builders Merchants, Taunton, 7 plank wagon, boxed and container for W & A Chapman Ltd, House Furnishers, Taunton on wagon, boxed (2)
Estimate: 20-25
523A. A layout, the track on a base with naturalistic "hilly" landscape, fencing and road and together with a quantity of modelling accessories, controllers etc
Estimate: 50-70
524. TRIX TWIN RAILWAY - 230 BR 4-4-0 locomotive "Pytchley" no.62750 and tender, green livery, in original box together with a similar locomotive and tender (235) in BR black livery, boxed and No.244 Diesel Shunter Set (lacks truck) in box (3)
Estimate: 60-80
525. HORNBY DUBLO - 3 rail BR 4-6-0 locomotive "Bristol Castle" no.7013 and tender, green livery (unboxed, good/fair); BR 4-6-2 locomotive "Dorchester" no.34042 and tender, green (unboxed, fair); Duchess of Montrose and tender (repainted); Silver King and tender, playworn; BR 0-6-2T no.69567, fair and BR 2-8-0 loco no.48094 with tender in box (with wear, box poor)
Estimate: 50-70
526. BACHMANN - Branch Line 31-451 Ivatt 2-6-2T BR black in box and Lima 305342W maroon Guards coach in box (2)
Estimate: 15-25
527. A quantity of assorted items including goods wagons, coaches, some locos, track, accessories etc, various manufacturers, (a lot)
Estimate: 50-70
528. A quantity of single sided printed metal station name boards, black lettering on white ground, some signal box signs, white lettering on black ground and 4 "Stephens Ink" advertising signs (37 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
529. GEBRUDER BING - a boxed tinplate clockwork train set comprising 0-4-0 locomotive no.116 and tender MR in maroon with yellow lining, two other tenders (lack coal) some track, some associated signals, the box with original lithographic label to lid , c.1906-1919
Estimate: 70-100
530. HORNBY - a tinplate station with printed litho detail and with opening doors to the waiting rooms; a signal box; turntable (blue); platforms and platform ramps, level crossing, a painted wood platform with small building and other similar items
Estimate: 30-60
531. BASSETT LOWKE - live steam 4-4-0 Express locomotive "Enterprise" and tender no.6285, black livery with red lining, in original box and with metal funnel
Estimate: 150-200
532. BASSETT LOWKE - clockwork LMS Standard Compound 4-4-0 locomotive and tender, maroon livery, litho detail and with key
Estimate: 120-150
533. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99011 Special Limited Release Rebuilt Scot Class Locomotive Royal Scot no.46100, with tender, electric, boxed
Estimate: 400-450
534. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99013 Special Limited Release Princess Class Pacific locomotive Princess Helena Victoria, with tender, electric, boxed
Estimate: 400-450
535. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99024 Special Limited Release British Railways A3 Class 4-6-2 locomotive Flying Scotsman, with tender, electric, boxed
Estimate: 400-450
536. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99017 Special Limited Release Rebuilt Patriot Class Locomotive, Southport, with tender, electric, in box
Estimate: 400-450
537. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99007 Special Limited Release Princess Class Pacific Princess Royal, with tender, electric, boxed
Estimate: 400-450
538. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99018 Special Limited Release A3 Pacific Class 2751 Humorist, with tender, electric, boxed
Estimate: 400-450
539. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99015 Special Limited Release Rebuilt Scot Class Queens Westminster Rifleman, with tender, electric, boxed
Estimate: 400-450
540. BASSETT LOWKE - BL99022 LNER Class A3 Pacific Flying Scotsman - 1966 Two Tender Preserved Version (1928 Record Breaker Livery), electric, boxed
Estimate: 430-480
541. BASSETT LOWKE - modern Train pack: BR 4-6-0 locomotive Black Watch no. 46102, tender and three crimson/cream coaches, boxed
Estimate: 500-550
542. "The Little Grey Book" by R W Smeal and E A Frith - a WWI cartoon book of humorous verse and sketches with simple grey covers and silver lettering
543. A silver Cigarette Case - Stirling silver hallmarked 1915, the case bearing the insignia of The Prince of Wales Feathers, topped by the crown and "1915-1916 R A Edgar from William Scott"
NB: Robert Anderson Edgar MC (served 1914-1920) PRO catalogue WO372/6: citied in the 10708 Supplement to the London Gazette of October 18th 1917; Service Record - Second Lt. Reg.no.17631, initially as a Private in the Corps of Hussars prior to being granted a commission as 2nd Lt in the Durham Light Infantry (information via the Royal Army Museum, Chelsea, London)
Estimate: 80-100
544. A 1965 military cloak worn by an Officer to the Danish Court, having 5 small gilded buttons at the neck, the badges show the Danish Coat of Arms surmounted by the Royal crown and enclosed in a laurel leaf wreath (labelled and named)
Estimate: 50-60
545. Luftschutz (Anti-Aircraft Defence) Buckle and SA Sports Badge.
A Luftschutz silver grey belt buckle in excellent condition marked "RS & S" (some slight rust on back) together with two tunic buttons manufactured by Assmann and Sohne with RZM stamp.
A SA Sports Badge in gold inscribed "Eigentum D Chefs D Ausdildungswesens" (Property of the head of Physical Conditioning) c.1935, manufactured by E Schneider Udenscheid, and numbered 234010.
The Vendor states that his father serving with the Royal Engineers crossed the Rhine in an inflatable boat under fire and jumped into the nearest trench, on landing they found a senior NCO or officer in full dress and liberated the above items together with his Luger and boots etc (the latter were disposed of long ago). Also included with this lot a photograph and ration book etc belonging to the vendor's father.
Estimate: 60-80
546. A pair of German inert brass/copper shells dated 1902, manufactured in Karlsruhe, marked c/97.98, total length 16.5cms approx together with a large brass shell case dated 1916 and made in Germany total length 50cms
Estimate: 20-30
547. A Grenadier Guards Association car badge, QEII crown
Estimate: 15-20
548. Diana Model I Air Rifle c.1940's in good working order complete with removable smooth bore barrel
Estimate: 10-20
549. SHARPS - a breach and firing mechanism for a Sharps Carbine (?)
Made up with a non matching stock and replica barrel. The lock is faintly marked "Sharps PA Oct 5th 1852" and "R S L Lawrence April 12th 1859" together with a relic bayonet
550. A French Chassepot model 1866 bayonet St Etienne 1872 on back of blade
Estimate: 20-30
551. An 1885 Pattern Cavalry Sword, blade length 87cms approx. and marked "Solingen" together with various view marks, dates and "YC" for Yeoman Cavalry, complete with scabbard marked Y over WST (West Somerset Yeomanry)
Estimate: 200-250
552. A French model 1874 "Gras" sword bayonet having brass pommel, wood grips, cross guard in steel with 52cms approx. blade, back of blade inscribed Paris 1880
Estimate: 20-30
553. EARLY OFFICER'S COATEE (COLDSTREAM GUARDS?) - scarlet cloth with dark blue facings to collar and cuffs, the collar is decorated with 2 lines of bullion lace, each mounted with a white metal or plated button. The cuffs are mounted with four loops of bullion lace and buttons. To the front are two rows of ten buttons mounted in pairs. The tails are tailored with pockets and have white facings mounted with bullion lace and buttons terminated with an eight pointed star of sequins embroidered in centre with a red St Georges cross and garter "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense". The interior with crimson silk quilted lining. The solid white metal back buttons have a stylised GR cypher and are made by Jennons & Co, London
Estimate: 200-250
554. Royal Marine Light Infantry full dress scarlet tunic, 1902 pattern, white piping with blue collar and cuffs etc. all Regimental buttons, several inspection stamps in ink on inside, possible date 1913, large bullion badge on right shoulder equivalent to naval "Gunners Mate"
Estimate: 50-60
555. Somerset Light Infantry Territorial scarlet Tunic.
The tunic with 6mm wide metal GS buttons to front (one missing), dark blue facings with white piping. On right sleeve is a large corporal stripe and 3 bullion proficiency stars and on left sleeve a bullion marksman badge. Marks on lapels show where 5th Battalion Territorial Force badges would have been and on the collar marks of a bugle horn.
Estimate: 40-50
556. A Tunic similar to the above labelled inside to 5 Somerset LI E Chilcott and made by J & B Pearse & Co. This example has seven brass GC buttons and shoulder titles in brass (Somerset and separate bugle horn). Marks on collar show where bugle horns were worn, on right sleeve is Sergeants stripes and one bullion proficiency star and on left sleeve bullion marksman badge with proficiency star.
Estimate: 50-60
557. A George V khaki service Dress Jacket, having pleated breast pockets, shoulder reinforcements and lapels, collar fastened by hooks and eyes, 5 George V Royal Engineers buttons to the front with smaller matching buttons to pockets etc. RE badges in brass to shoulder and collar, Sergeants stripes to both sleeves, green lanyard
Estimate: 50-60
558. A German field grey Wermacht Jacket, 4 large buttons to front by Overhoff & Cie, with smaller versions to pockets, Wermacht eagle on right breast
Estimate: 60-70
559. A Flying Officer's Full Dress Tunic, seven brass buttons to front with King George VI crown, collar embellished with bullion lace and fine pilots wings on left breast
Estimate: 40-50
560. A pair of Full Dress military trousers labelled to Major Wallis 1952, dark blue with 2.5cms red stripe together with black leather Sam Brown belt and black leather waist belt marked "GR 40"
Estimate: 20-25
561. A Japanese Naval Katana with flower head menuki, solid tsuba and in black lacquered saya, blade 73cms
Estimate: 180-220
562. A Japanese Miltary Katana with flower head menuki, tsuba similarly decorated, blade with wide hamon and in brown metal saya, blade 72cms long
Estimate: 180-200
563. THE MEDALS AND EFFECTS OF MAJOR W.J.R. HEPPELL RE serving with No.4 Commando April 1944 - November 1945
Medals:- Court mounted 1939-45 Star, France/Germany Star, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal (with oak leaf), Territorial Efficiency Decoration George VI with ER clasp dated 1951. Together with set of miniatures.
Royal Engineers cap badges, collar badges, boxed Normandy and Dunkirk medal, French Veterans 1944 medal etc.
His fighting knife, believed to be No.3 pattern, blued overall, no marks except "No.1" cast in pommel, blade 17.5cms approx. overall 29.5cms in length, good condition, together with leather sheath, elastic missing from top and some service wear.
Six officer's Commando buttons by Pitt & Co, London. Commando Service Certificate signed by Chief of Combined Operations 1945. Large cloth badge and framed certificate for mention in despatches 9/8/45.
His Dress Sword 1897 Infantry Officers pattern with George VI cypher, original leather covered scabbard and frog (some staining and service wear).
Military issue Compass (arrow stamped).
Leather Swagger Stick, unscrews with plumb line.
Customs of the Service booklet
Commission as Second Lt Territorial Army 18/9/39.
Quantity of service photographs, wall plaques, 1940 newspapers, box of buttons, ribbands etc.
NB: Major W J R Heppell was commissioned Second Lieutenant Territorial Army in 1939, serving with the Royal Engineers at Dunkirk 1940. Transferred to No.4 Commando 20/4/44 - 22/11/45. Present at Normandy and mentioned in despatches 1/8/45. Believed retired from Territorials late 1950's (photograph of him in Dorset 1957 with 109 (Glam) Army Engineer R (TA)
Estimate: 800-1000
564. Volume 1 and Volume 2 Royal Engineers Battlefield Tour 1947
Estimate: 50-60
565. A percussion pocket Pistol, plain single barrel approx.7cms in length and plain bag-shaped wooden grip, no makers name
Estimate: 70-80
566. An unusual Eastern Sword, curved blade 66cms approx. in length, triple fullers and 4cms width at widest part, stylised horn and brass grip, small traces of embellishment at the top of blade together with a wooden hilted Kukri with heavy steel blade, un marked
Estimate: 40-50
567. An African Throwing Spear, long slim steel blade and socket 85cms approx, on wood shaft with metal counterweight at end, total length 207cms approx
Estimate: 30-40
568. A memorial plaque to John William Jones (polished)
Estimate: 50-60
569. A Princess Mary Christmas tin 1914 with tobacco and cigarettes (2 remaining) Christmas card and photo
Estimate: 40-45
570. A hand crafted oak model of a small ship, made by a German Prisoner of War in WWII, the well modelled craft with single mast, deck detail and moving rudder and with brass funnel, portholes, propeller and deck detail, 31cms long
Estimate: 30-50
571. Two framed chromo lithographic prints of the Boxer Rebellion by Fritz Neumann, copyright dated 1901 - No.5179 Taking of Taku Forts and No.5180 Defence of British Legation, Peking. Overall size 58cms x 69cms approx.
Estimate: 70-80
572. A quantity of assorted buttons including brass Royal Navy, white metal Civil Defence, some Somerset Constabulary and others
573. A French model 1874 "Gras" sword bayonet having brass pommel, wood grips, cross guard in steel with blade 52cms, back of blade inscribed with details of Arsenal and dated 1876 together with steel scabbard
Estimate: 30-50
574. A six shot pin fire Revolver, the chamber marked "New English Pattern Sept 1876", wooden grip and originally nickel plated, in original holster similar to a lady's purse
Estimate: 70-80
575. A percussion double barreled Sporting Gun, 12b (?), makers name indistinct but lock marked "Taunton", barrel length 80cms approx. brass capped ramrod complete with worm and brass cover
Estimate: 80-120
576. Two socket bayonets, un-marked blades, 51cms approx. and 46cms approx.
Estimate: 20-30
577. An early Hanger, double fullered, curved 75cms approx. blade, the guard, langets and quillon are somewhat similar to the late 18th Century cavalry style, but pommel is larger and more ornate
Estimate: 40-50
578. Four Axeheads in various sizes (one with makers mark, possibly French) and another with original handle in poor condition
579. A double barrel hammer shotgun by A Chamberlain number 1712, 12b with 76 cms approx. barrel length, DEACTIVATED - with certificate - decorator's piece
Estimate: 30-40
580. A collection of original cap badges, collar badges, buttons etc including Lancashire Hussars, Imperial Yeomanry (K & K 1348), bi-metal Kings Scottish Light Infantry, Canadian 58th Battalion, Canadian 48th Highlanders, West Lancashire National Reserve in blue enamel etc. (over 30 items)
NB: The vendor's mother collected from the 1st world war onwards.
Estimate: 40-50
581. Girls Training Corps (Home Front) worn during the 2nd World War by a Miss N Rimmer in Lancashire, forage cap, GTC armband and original badge.
The GTC were given military drill and trained to carry messages and be generally useful during emergencies
Estimate: 30-40
581A. A quantity of cap badges, shoulder titles etc. KSLI, Norfolk Regiment, Leicester and Bedford (15)
Estimate: 30-40
582. Replica German badges - 2 Parachutist qualification badges and an iron cross
582A. Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Helmet Plate centre in gilding metal with 4 attachment loops
Estimate: 20-30
583. Two framed military photographs - officers and NCO's of D Company, Gordon Highlanders and NCO's RHA c.1910
583A. The Book of Guns & Gunsmiths; Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Pistols & Revolvers, and Collecting Metal Shoulder Titles by R A Westlake
Estimate: 15-20
584. A W Bombs - seven WWII period enamel signs, 30cms x 20cms approx.
The signs would have been used on boxes of A W Bombs warning of the dangers to be avoided when handling and storing. Made by Albright and Wilson. SIP or No.76 Grenades were based on white phosphorous and were in glass containers, initially issued to the Home Guard for use by hand and later with Northover Projector (the signs were found in a greenhouse)
Estimate: 40-50
585. A watercolour "The Convoy" signed "H" Clark, depicting merchant vessels and a destroyer at sea, an aeroplane overhead, c.1940's, 15.5cms x 30cms
Estimate: 90-130
586. A Chassepot 1866 Type needle Rifle, barrel 79cms, overall 130cms
Estimate: 60-80
587. An unusual Georgian Officer's Midshipmans Dirk having curved blade, approx. 41cms, which is half blued with crown, GR, sunbursts etc in gilt. The hilt supports a half circular guard showing anchor and Britannia (?) device, grip is of ivory with a gilt brass lion head pommel and back strap, complete with black leather scabbard and gilt mounts
Estimate: 300-400
588. American Civil War period Sharps 4 barrel pepperbox pistol, approx. .30cal, walnut birdshead grip, frame marked "C Sharpe Patent Jan 25 1859"
Estimate: 150-200
589. A collection of royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force and Parachute Regiment badges including pilots RFC cloth wings (u/v tested) and an RFC cap badge (24)
Estimate: 120-150
590. A collection of brass shoulder titles T/5 Somerset, T/4 Oxf/Bucks, T/4 Royal Berkshire, T/5 Bedfordshire, T/5 City of London, Scottish Horse and 12 others
Estimate: 80-100
591. A collection of officer's bronzed collar badges including pairs of Dorset Regt., Welsh Fusiliers, The Buffs, Queens Regt., Loyal North Lancashire Reg., SWB, Royal Berkshire and singles Warwickshire, Manchester and Worcesters
Estimate: 100-120
592. A pair of WWII period German binoculars marked 7x50 BEH 443907 (BEH is the code for Leitz) with partial rubber armouring.
These appear to be identical in style top those used on U boats. The Vendor stated brought home by his father as a souvenir from a U boat.
Estimate: 30-40
593. A Sharp's Compass in box
594. A copper and brass Bugle made by Henry Potter & Co of London dated 1908, stamped 3 WTS (Womens Transport Service FANY)
595. A pair of WWI military binoculars, arrow stamped and numbered 41370 together with case dated 1916 by J A J & Co Ltd
Estimate: 30-35
596. A Hudson & Co nickel silver whistle dated 1915 together with a small silver ARP lapel badge (2)
Estimate: 15-25
597. An RAF stained wood wall clock, the dial 34cms approx. with Roman numerals, RAF logo within a wreath surmounted by a George VI crown on the dial
Estimate: 100-150
598. An RAF stained wood wall clock, similar to the above
Estimate: 100-150
599. A box of mostly American militaria including - US Army steel helmet (1975) US Marine Corps cap, mine detector labelled Signal Corps US Army, etc
Estimate: 20-30
600. A box of Naval and Military items including - flight deck hood in blue and orange (obtained on HMS Hermes) various ordinance, Naval cap, Kukri, two spike bayonets etc
Estimate: 20-30
601. A Russian Moisin Nagant 7.62mm deactivated Rifle dated 1943 complete with certificate dated 1990
Estimate: 80-100
602. A small collection of a family's military badges etc - Green Howards cap badge, pair of shoulder titles, pair of collar badges sweetheart badge. Pair of collar badges to East Riding Yeomanry, gilt and white metal. Parachute Corps cap badges (to Private S J Sellick) together with sweetheart badge in enamels (20 items)
Estimate: 30-40
603. An early British Machete, blade approx. 37.5cms, overall length 51cms approx. The grips are black leather secured by 5 copper rivets, impressed 185. Blade marked "Samuel Kitchen (XCD) Sheffield" with figure "6" just legible underneath. Leather sheath, back of belt loop faintly impressed 1917, makers name illegible
Estimate: 30-40
604. United States WWII inflatable belt stamped Oct 27 1942 AM cont no. 4964TS9 Durkee Atwood MPLS, and instructions for inflation, USN marked on the valves
Estimate: 20-30
605. A box containing a large quantity of letters and ephemera, (in excess of 40) US Basic Field Manual, Coast Artillery Manual, Handbook of the Thompson Sub Machine Gun etc
The above items were left behind in 1944 by Private J B Hoffman 17059053 Battery B 474th AAA, who was billeted in Bridgwater. The vendor's parents tried to contact him after the war, but were unsuccessful.
Estimate: 30-35
606. Items left behind by Polish soldier Danielenko Franciszkovd, 24th Transport Company together with dog tags, screw back badges, medal ribbons etc (he was billeted in Bridgwater)
Estimate: 25-30
607. A large bi-metal pin back badge "Somerset Veteran Reserve" two enamelled lapel badges for the "National Reserve Somerset" by Gaunt, pin back enamelled badge "West Somerset Yeomanry" South Africa 1900-01 and a Central Association VTC lapel badge (5)
Note: The Veteran Reserve was founded around 1907/08 but not recognised by the War Office. In 1913 the Army Council authorised the formation of the National Reserve and members of the Veteran Reserve were invited to transfer. The 1st West Somerset National Reserve were provided with colours by the wife of the mayor of Taunton. They were never consecrated as by this time war had been declared.
Estimate: 50-60
608. A pair of officer's Somerset Light Infantry collar badges, gold and silver embroidery on a ground of dark green (black) cloth showing a bugle with strings surmounted by a mural crown inscribed "Jellalabad"
Estimate: 30-40
609. A 13th Foot cloth pugaree badge, bugle with strings enclosing XIII surmounted by mural crown and inscribed Jellalabad, embroidered in yellow onto a dark black/green cloth together with a Somerset Light Infantry khaki/red cloth shoulder title
Estimate: 50-60
610. Seven Somerset Light Infantry cap badges, includes K & K 607 in white metal and one in gilding metal and similar in smaller size in white metal. 4th and 5th Battalion badges, one in white metal and smaller version in gilding metal K & K 1711, similar in white metal wreath on scroll
Estimate: 50-60
611. A Somerset County Volunteer Regiment K & K 1677 in bronze by Thomas Fattornini, Bolton
Estimate: 50-60
612. A fine Officer's 13th Foot pouch badge in white metal (almost identical to an example sold in our last sale which proved to be silver when tested)
Estimate: 60-70
613. West Somerset badges including K & K 1460 in gilding metal with slider, collar badges and staybrights (5)
Estimate: 20-25
614. North Somerset Yeomanry cap badges and shoulder titles including K & K 1320 officer's slouch hat badge in brass (7)
Estimate: 50-60
615. Somerset Light Infantry - collar badges and shoulder titles etc including 1st Somerset Rifle volunteers Corps ribboned bugle horn with XIII worn by 2nd Battalion 1890's, early mural crown over a strung bugle, horn without Jellalabad etc. (14)
Estimate: 40-50
616. A WWI MILITARY MEDAL GALLANTRY GROUP to 40979 S Sth T W Paddick RFA, the group includes Military Medal, 1914 Star, War Medal, VM and Long Service Special Constabulary, together with a printed letter from Buckingham Palace 1918
NB: The military medals are named to T W Paddick and the Police medal to T W Flood (His actual name was Thomas William Flood-Paddick, and was usually known as Flood). He was wounded in the shoulder and permanently disabled, he died in January 1965
PROVENANCE: The family
Estimate: 400-450
617. Medal group, Court mounted to James H Hoare - British Empire medal King George VI, Civil issue, WWI medal and Mercantile Marine medal (war medal is un marked)
Estimate: 100-150
618. WWI pair to 2nd Lt H R Phillips
Estimate: 30-40
619. WWI War medal to J Curran AB RN together with WWII Burma Star and 2 Defence medals
Estimate: 30-35
620. WWII group of 5 medals - Atlantic Star, Italy star, 1939/45 Star and War Medal together with strip of ribbons, (rosette to Africa ribbon)
Estimate: 40-45
621. WWII pair mounted, with box
622. Royal Navy Group to J105357 J H Ferris AB HMS Drake: 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, WWII Medal and LSGC (5 medals, mounted) together with numerous contemporary photographs, certificate of service, gunnery history etc.
NB: J Ferris joined the navy in May 1932 and was released 24/10/45. He served on many ships including Hood, Eagle, Glorious etc. He was also attached to 812 Squadron Fleet Air Arm
Estimate: 100-200
623. Imperial Service Medal, Queen Elizabeth II in original box with separate ribbon together with a King George VI example
624. MASONIC KNIGHT TEMPLAR JEWELS - comprising silver breast badge in Kenning & Son box; red enamel and gold metal red cross badge in Pobjoy box; an enamel and silver gilt neck badge constructed with enamelled city arms suspending an openwork crown over white enamel Maltese cross centred with red enamel cross of Lorraine, on red and white neck ribbon, by Spencer & Co in original box, HM Birmingham 1936 with presentation inscription to E Kt Francis Warner... 1955-1956; a vellum certificate Copy of Freedom City of London to Frank Warner Francis 1921; a small silver presentation sword; a small brass axe head and some photographs
Estimate: 90-150
625. World War II medals to Sjt H A C O'Brien 1458884 Royal Artillery - 1939/45 star, France/Germany star, Defence medal, War medal and efficiency medal (Territorial) together with ribbons from uniform and a French miniature medal
Estimate: 40-60
626. WWII War Medal and Defence Medal mounted together with ribbons for uniform, khaki lapel badge "Cornwall" Home Guard? The Kings Badge in original box, large medallion for Cross Country Run DCLI 1927 together with Masonic items etc
Estimate: 20-30
626A. World War II Trio including Italy Star with an RAF Cap Badge to an Airman
Estimate: 10-15
627. WWII MEdal Group to Gunner Cecil Elvin (LY) Field Reg Royal Artillery.
WWII Star, France/Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, together with a quantity of related ephemera. Together with WWII pair and France/Germany Star to Pte M Puddy of Gloucester Road, Bridgwater and kit bag, modern RAF belt and cap badge
NB: Gunner Elvin lived at the Volunteer Arms Bridgwater
Estimate: 30-40
628. World War 1 pair to 2nd Lt J H Herbert together with bronzed KSLI cap badge, pair of miniature medals, two silver gilt rotary medallions named to J H Herbert. A printed card is enclosed for Rev. J H Herbert, World War II pair with British Legion badge, WVS badge etc. also in the lot WWII pair to a Mr F J Ellis of Southport with box (box addressed Navy Accounts) and a cloth RNH badge
Estimate: 50-60
629. First World War Trio of Medals to Pte E Addicott Royal Fusiliers No.15394, star is marked no.10394, together with a photograph in uniform, British Legion badges and Royal Observer Corps badge.
NB: Edward Addicott was born 11/7/1889 at Goathurst near Bridgwater Somerset and died 12/2/71
Estimate: 60-70
630. WWI War Medal to R Hyslop Stoker RN; WWI Victory Medal to F C Hook Som LI, Kings badge etc in Princess Mary tin together with a Kukri (no marks)
Estimate: 20-25
631. A set of "Pink Lady" cocktail glass markers in original box, c.1950/60's
632. A 19th Century corkscrew with shaped lignum vitae handle, original suspension loop and horsehair brush; a pair of small 19th Century metal scissors stamped "Brooke"; an all metal folding button hook and a pair of folding scissors (4)
Estimate: 30-40
633. GUINNESS TOUCANS - a set of three Carlton Ware graduated flying toucans, black factory mark and impressed numerals, in original cardboard packing, largest 25cms long
Estimate: 150-200
634. A circular metal tray "Senior Service Tobacco at its Best" centred with an image of a packet of cigarettes, 33cms diam; another metal tray for Whitbread; two Bovey Pottery water jugs "Have a Capstan" and "Wills Woodbine" (both with cracked handles) and a glazed pottery ashtray "Duttons"
Estimate: 20-25
635. A quantity of plastic bar advertising figures, lamps etc including White Horse, Watneys Red Barrel, Double Diamond, Pony, Chandy, Babychams and a plastic wall clock for Huntsmans Ales
Estimate: 20-40
636. A large, circular Wade Taunton Cider ashtray (brown with gold lettering), two small Wade spirit barrels, various other ceramic and glass ashtrays, miniature bottles etc (a lot)
637. A Brentleigh Ware painted plaster bar advertising figure "Black & White" of the two terriers (white one with repaired ear); two painted plastic Bulmers Cider woodpeckers, a Rawlings Mixers glazed pottery ashtray, a Taunton Cider stoneware ashtray (base with chip), 5 other ashtrays and 6 Babycham stem glasses
Estimate: 20-40
638. FOOTBALL - Manchester United, a football signed by members of the 1st team squad 2001-2002, includes David Beckham, Andy Cole and Ryan Giggs, the ball in a plastic display case and with certificate and index of signatures
Estimate: 30-50
639. Fourteen books relating to Cricket including biographies on Ian Botham, Dickie Bird; autobiographies by Bob Willis, Ray Illingworth and others
640. SOMERSET COUNTY CRICKET - a quantity of items including Royal Worcester 100 Years of Champion Cricket, rosettes, programmes, books, miniature cricket bat with facsimile autographs 1978 and other items
Estimate: 15-25
641. A football programme - Arsenal v Nottingham Forest 23rd August 1969 and Rugby - England v New Zealand Twickenham 6th Jan 1973 (2)
642. CRICKET - Jack Hobbs: an autographed portrait photograph, signed in ink "J B Hobbs" (postcard size)
Estimate: 20-40
643. Rugby - two programmes: England v Scotland March 1963 and Wales v Scotland February 1964
644. FISHING REELS - An Intrepid Rimfly Regular 3.5" reel an Intrepid Rimfly King Size 3.75" reel; an Alvey 5" Snapper Reel; another Alvey reel 3.5" with wide line guide and a Gilfin model no.1200 reel in box
Estimate: 30-50
645. A small quantity of hunt badges including enamelled metal badges for Blencathra Foxhounds, Airedale Beagles, Devon & Somerset Hunt Club, Tiverton Staghounds, Colne Valley Beagles and others (15 in total)
646. George Best - a programme for the 1983 Football match Bridgwater Town AFC Survival Special v George Best All Star XI, autographed by George Best, a paperback book by Best and a small autograph book with autographs of various TV presenters etc
Estimate: 20-30
647. A quantity of brass gambling tokens "In Memory of the Good Old Days"; some modern commemorative crowns, old pennies and others (a lot)
648. FOOTBALL PROGRAMMES - approx. 160 assorted including Middlesborough Reserves v South Bank EE 1930; Coventry City v Newcastle United 1948; England v Yugoslavia 1960; Manchester United v Derby County 1946 and others
Estimate: 60-80
649. BOOKS - The Life of a Sportsman by Nimrod; Tally Ho illustrated by Lionel Edwards and A Fox-Hunting Anthology (3)
Estimate: 12-20
650. Bristol City Football Club - programmes: v. Bournemouth December 2nd 1961; v. Peterborough 13th Jan 1962; v. Crewe Alexandra 18th Jan 1964; v. Bristol Rovers 28th April 1964; v. Brentford December 28th 1964; v Chartlon 6th Sept 1966 and another v Partick Thistle (6)
Estimate: 12-20
651. A small boxwood measure with extending brass end, stamped "Philip Harris & Co Birmingham"; an unmarked brass cased spirit level in wooden case; a Singer Needle Threader in original paper packet; four small lithographic printed station signs for "O" gauge layout and a small needle tin
Estimate: 30-50
652. An interesting quantity of collectables including 2 pairs of wig spectacles, various penknives, a Penguin "leopard" skin covered cigarette lighter; other lighters; ink bottles; badges etc
Estimate: 50-70
653. An early 20th Century violin bearing label "Antonius Stradivarius.." having scroll end and two piece back, together with bow in case, 13.25"
Estimate: 30-40
654. Royalty memorabilia including an etched glass vase "VR Jubilee 1887", some other glass and china and some books and booklets
655. A pair of decorative Victorian silver metal and brass opera glasses, un marked, the silver metal covered barrels decorated in relief with floral sprays, scrolls, insects and mythical beasts, probably French
Estimate: 20-25
656. A lead firemark with crown over the London Exchange, numbered beneath "231047" 18cms high, later painted
Estimate: 30-40
657. YMCA Order of the Red Triangle medal, letters, newspaper cutting and certificate awarded to Mrs W Bowles for Valued War Service 1946 together with two YMCA cricket medallions (un engraved) and a silver medallion
Estimate: 15-25
658. LACE MAKING - a large modern lace pillow with partly worked length of lace and many spangled bobbins; a wooden stand for the pillow and two other lace pillows
Estimate: 40-60
659. LACE BOBBINS - approx. 109 modern lace bobbins with coloured spangles, mainly wood, contained in two cases together with a quantity of patterns, pins and thread (a lot)
Estimate: 40-60
660. LACE MAKING - 12 books on making lace including The Technique of Torchon Lace, The Lavendon Collection of Bobbin Lace Patterns, Traditional Bedfordshire Lace and 100 Traditional Bobbin Lace Patterns (12)
661. A "Baby" hand cranked 9mm projector, made in France, 33cms high in original box and together with 6 2.75" reels of "Baby" film, a 2" reel of film and a 6" Pathe film reel and a Pathescope Film Catalogue 1955
Estimate: 20-40
662. An early 20th Century Mandolin Harp with colour printed decoration, 50cms long max, together with some music
Estimate: 40-50
663. A FULLOTONE CABINET GRAMOPHONE contained in black lacquered cabinet with Chinoiserie decoration having pagoda shaped hinged top, original Fullotone reproducer and green covered turntable, pair of "speaker" doors opening above doors enclosing section divided to contain records raised on square, tapering supports with spade feet , 109cms high and together with a quantity of records
Estimate: 450-480
664. A pair of American Warner & Swasey power 6 prism binoculars, patent date 1902; a pair of binoculars in leather case and another pair in crocodile effect case (3)
Estimate: 20-40
665. A collection of approx. 50 LP records c.1960's - 1980's including The Beatles Please Please Me, The Beatles/1962-1966, Let It Be, Abbey Road, Sgt Peppers, Revolver and others also Roxy Music, Johnny and the Hurricanes, Rolling Stones, Cliff Richard also some boxed sets and compilation albums
Estimate: 30-40
666. A collection of 45rpm "singles" mainly c.1950's - 1960's including a good range of artists - Lonnie Donegan Skiffle Group 1954 EP; Everly Brothers EP; Ertha Kitt; Brook Benton; Eddie Cochran; The Piltdown Men; Duane Eddy and others also 78rpm Marty Wilde Endless Sleep; The Coasters; Frankie Avalon and The Four Preps (mainly in their original sleeves) (a lot)
Estimate: 30-50
667. Thirty small tin moulds for individual cakes or pastries, includes star shape, cones and flowerhead shape
668. A late 19th/early 20th Century electric shock therapy machine housed in a polished wood box and with a variety of wooden handled accessories, together with another similar (2)
Estimate: 20-40
669. Concorde - a maroon tie with single Concorde image (by Macaseta); a Corgi 59902 Concorde, new livery, in display box and a Concorde commemorative Solomon Islands $5 in case
670. A four section wooden flute with nickel silver keys, stamped with a crown and "Siccama Patented 1285 Chapell New Bond St London" 65cms long
Estimate: 20-30
671. ROBERTSON'S - Golly figures: 8 painted plaster band figures; a Wade glazed pottery band figure; a painted plaster Lollypop Golly; 3 painted plaster footballers and 2 plastic footballers (15 in total)
Estimate: 40-60
672. HOMEPRIDE "FRED" - two large plastic flour dredgers, 21cms high; two smaller salts, 11cms and a salt and a pepper shaker, 8cms high (6 in total)
Estimate: 12-20
673. A 9ct gold and enamelled medal from the Somerset Agricultural Association Bridgwater 1910 "First Champion Prize for Horse Shoeing presented by F H Cheetham Esq JP Triscombe House Taunton won by E Chilcott" 20.3g in original fitted case
Estimate: 100-150
674. A late 19th Century stained pine box containing 29 wood carving chisels and two small moulding planes (lack blades), the box with two lift out trays fitted for 24 chisels, all with handles of different woods, some of the blades stamped "J B Addis & Sons Sheffield"
Estimate: 90-150
675. Homepride - Fred flour dredger, 22cms high and a set of six herb shakers on original painted wood stand, 36cms long
Estimate: 15-20
676. A Miner's Lamp with brass plate "F Thomas & Williams Aberdare" 27cms high
Estimate: 20-40
677. Robertson's Jam - seven painted plaster Golly band figures
678. A novelty cigarette lighter "Photo Lit", in the form of a camera on a tripod, marked "Oriental" on the back, with small compass mounted at the front,9.5cms high including tripod
Estimate: 40-60
679. BUTLINS - an enamelled brass badge "Pwllheli 1947" together with a Girl Guide brass badge, a bakelite thimble some medallions and other items in a wooden container
Estimate: 15-25
680. WITHDRAWN - ELVIS PRESLEY - approx. 20 LP records including RCA Almost In Love; I Can Help, Elvis' Christmas Album and others
681. Robertson's Jam 8 painted plaster Golly band figures, a painted plaster footballer and a plastic footballer (10 in total)
Estimate: 20-30
682. A collection of "mystery" objects, 22 assorted collectable items including glove stretchers, boiled egg top removers etc all numbered and with identification list
Estimate: 15-20
683. A quantity of silver metal Boys Brigade badges, enamelled metal "Band of Hope" medallions; an enamelled badge for Wembley Speedway Supporters Club; Bus Conductor's badge; RAF brass buttons, small silver dish and other items (a lot)
Estimate: 20-40
684. A skinning knife with plain antler handle, short tapering blade and in original leather sheath with nickel silver mounts, 24cms overall together with 5 penknives and a cylindrically shaped lighter (7)
Estimate: 20-40
685. A GEORGE III SET OF DRAWING INSTRUMENTS IN SHAGREEN COVERED CASE the case of tapering form with silver metal push button opener and silver metal edging to the hinged cover, the cover with silver metal cartouche engraved "J Homfray", the fitted interior containing an ivory parallel rule, ivory and brass folding rule, an ivory 6" rule, two ivory handled calipers, two brass handled dividers, two small brass handled calipers and a metal file/knife, two of the ivory rules marked "Finsbury Academy" otherwise unmarked, case 17.5cms high max
Possibly once the property of John Homfray of Penllyn Castle near Cowbridge
Estimate: 300-350
686. A quantity of drawing instruments contained in a polished walnut box labelled "Reeves & Sons Limited, London" having purple plush lined fitted interior with lift out tray (incomplete) together with an oak box of drawing instruments, the fitted interior with lift out tray (2)
Estimate: 40-60
687. A Mead table top gramophone, the oak case with original sound reproducer and arm, re-sprayed horn and with winding handle, case 32cms wide
Estimate: 60-80
688. A table top gramophone with oak case, "Emperor" sound reproducer, re-sprayed horn and handle winder, case 30.5cms wide
Estimate: 60-80
689. A Parker "51" fountain pen in black case with steel cap together with a matching propelling pencil, contained in an associated brown leather pen case (2)
Estimate: 30-40
690. A Parker Junior fountain pen in maroon case with gold metal clip and band, in box
Estimate: 15-25
691. A Parker Premier 44 fountain pen with original nib, in plain black case; a Parker Duofold in green marbled casing (both made in Canada); a Conklin Endura fountain pen in green/brown/black marbled case (original nib broken); a propelling pencil in attractive green/black striped case and 3 others (7 in total)
Estimate: 20-40
692. A Parker Vacumatic fountain pen, made in Canada, with original gold nib, in gold/black striped case, good condition
Estimate: 20-25
693. BERNI INNS - three stained, leaded glass panels originally from the Berni Inn, Weston Super Mare, the long panel centred with "Berni" and with stylised tulip decoration, the two small side panels with tulip design, long panel 165cms x 41cms, side panels 41cms x 50cms
Estimate: 80-120
694. HUNTLEY & PALMERS - biscuit tin in the form of books "Literature" bound by a "leather" strap - books comprise History of England, Pilgrims Progress, Burns, Pickwick Papers, Robinson Crusoe, Gullivers Travels, Self Help and Shakespeare together with a small tin "Success Typewriter Ribbons" and another Caribonum Ribbon (3)
Estimate: 80-100
695. A "Senior Service" skittles score board, blue printed lettering above a black board with white divisions, 102cms x 108cms
Was removed from the Devonshire Arms, Bridgwater (the last scores still up)
Estimate: 30-50