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Click here to subscribeQuantity of buses and coaches by various makers: Dinky Viceroy, Tekno Mercedes and Siku Man coaches in Swiss PTT livery; Volvo B10 bendy bus, Tekno Scania City bus, Dinky Red Arrow London bus; 9 Corgi Routemasters; 2 Indian Milton Routemaster and luxury coach; 6 Dinky Leyland Atlantean; Budgie Routemaster; 3 EFE RTs, 12 Matchbox Metrobuses, various liveries, plus other items. A few examples boxed. QGC - mint. Some wear, chipping and rust. VGC
A PAIR OF 20TH-CENTURY GILT BRASS ELECTRIC TABLE LAMPS of two-branch candelabra form, in the Louis XV style, each having a tinned shade of broadening oval section, applied with a cast ribbon, the stem having a leaf finial and truncated arrow ornament above waisted square section column flanked by scroll branches with leaf-cast drip trays and pendent glass lustre drops, on a domed beaded oblong base with spreading feet, 45cm, (17.7in) high (electrified)
A Pullman coach brass table lamp, the domed circular base stamped "PHOENIX". Complete with an original celluloid shade lettered "Pullman Car Company" and in full working order. "Phoenix" is a parlour car built at Preston Park Brighton in 1952. The interior decoration was specially commissioned from Mary Adshead; it depicted the Seasons and transport themes - all in collage work, of stamps, used bank notes and bonds. Apparently a favourite car of the Royal family, it was used for state arrivals and in the consist of the "Golden Arrow". It was withdrawn from service in September 1972 and is now in the VSOE train. This style of lamp, the rarest of all the Pullman lamp styles, was unique to "Phoenix" and is most redolent of the early 1950's.
A BR(S) dark green enamel DIRECTION SIGN "HERNE HILL STATION"/"NORTH DULWICH STATION" (with the "British Railways" totem at the top and bi-directional feathered arrow at the bottom). Flanged, 28"x13", in excellent condition with only a couple of minor repaired edge chips. Herne Hill station was opened by the LC&DR in 1862; North Dulwich by the LBSCR in 1868. Southern Region direction signs are rare.
A BR(W) black on white enamel DIRECTION SIGN "SNOW HILL STATION" with the British Railways totem sign and a feathered arrow. Flanged, 28"x13", with a face-chip and some edge-chipping. An exceedingly rare sign, believed to be of a colour style unique to this station. Birmingham Snow Hill station was opened by the Birmingham and Oxford Junction Railway as "Birmingham" in 1852; was renamed "Birmingham Snow Hill" in 1858, and closed in 1972 only to be re-opened in 1987.
A BR(W) enamel chocolate and cream DIRECTION SIGN "PENCARREG STATION". (with 'British Railways' totem logo at the top, and feathered arrow). Flanged, 28"x13". Five repaired face-chips to look good. From the ex GWR station, between Lampeter and Llanbyther on the Aberystwyth to Carmarthen line. Pencarreg Halt opened in 1930 and closed in 1965.
Detmold (Edward J., illust.). The Fables of Aesop, pub. Hodder & Stoughton, c.1910, 23 tipped - in col. plts., each with a tissue guard, b&w illusts. throughout, dec. printed endpapers, t.e.g., recent full tan morocco by Cottage Bindery of Bath, elaborate gilt dec. with inlayed col. vellucent panel depicting the eagle and the arrow to upper boards, contained in modern slipcase with orig. gilt dec. cloth cover laid - down, 4to . (1)
A marcasite and enamelled elephant brooch, a marcasite and enamelled crocodile brooch, an arrow brooch, a silver twin hearts brooch, a marcasite dress clip, a fox's mask and wishbone stick pin, a colourless paste set ring, a Masonic medal, a St Agnes School enamelled badge, a Blarney Stone enamelled charm pendant and a pencil.
An Omega military issue gentleman's centre seconds wristwatch, circa 1950, the black dial with Arabic numerals, luminous dot markers and hands and with MOD arrow device above 6 o'clock, in circular brushed steel case with integral lugs and further MOD arrows above '6645, 101000, GB/542, 5754/53' to rear.
A collection of Victorian and later jewellery to include; an oval pietra dura pendant depicting flowers, an old-cut diamond pave set heart applied to an oval locket on a bar as a brooch, a 9ct gold brooch in the form of an arrow and shield for the Worshipful Company of Fletchers, a silver-gilt and gem set Prince of Wales feathers and coronet brooch, a damaged brooch set with a cushion shaped yellow-ish brown zircon, a 9ct rose gold facetted slave bangle, a gold half-hunter cased wristwatch, and other items
LIONEL EDWARDS (1878-1966) ORIGINAL ILLUSTRATION FOR "BLACK ARROW" BY R. L. STEVENSON: "CAN YOU STEAL ME A SHIP.." Pen and ink, inscribed 16.5 x 22.5cm.; with an illustration of Mr Faggus for R. D. Blackmore's "Lorna Doone", inscribed, ink and brush over pencil, 22 x 15.25cm. (2) ++ Each satisfactory; some handling marks
A French brass carriage clock, the enamelled mask dial with roman chapters, the movement striking on a coiled wire gong and with platform lever escapement, in Anglaise case with repeat button in the top, 15cm h, backplate numbered 847 (plus arrow) Faint v shaped hairline crack in the upper right corner of the enamelled dial, also an indistinct Parisienne retailer's name beneath the chapter ring. In otherwise fine original condition although in need of regilding. the movement appears to be complete and in apparently going order
A Saxon wheel-lock holster pistol of the Trabanten-Leib Garde of the Elector Christian II, dated 1590 with swamped two-stage barrel stamped with the date and the maker's initials HR framing a mark, a lion and an arrow in a shaped shield (Neue Stockel 3065 and 5497), blued lock-plate fitted with safety-catch, flat wheel-cover, and sliding pan-cover with button release, ebonised wooden full stock stamped in imitation of staghorn, inlaid with engraved staghorn plaques, the pommel inset with a staghorn rondel engraved with the arms of the Electorate of Saxony and the Hereditary Archmarshallship of the Holy Roman Empire, steel trigger-guard, engraved staghorn ramrod-pipe, associated wooden ramrod with blued threaded steel terminal and engraved staghorn tip, and the steel parts retaining traces of original blued finish 56 cm ; 22 in
A .750 calibre percussion 'Sikh' Brunswick service rifle for Indian Army issue, dated 1864 of regulation specifcations, the lock stamped VR crowned, 1864, 'Tower' and also struck with Indian Army broad arrow mark, figured walnut full stock, the butt with patch-box and ordnance stamps, and retaining its original steel ramrod; and a .577 East India Company percussion cavalry carbine, circa 1850, with 21in sighted rifled barrel with Indian arsenal markings on the breech (modern), border-engraved lock with East India company lion mark, full stock (small cracks and chips), and brass mounts, saddle ring, and stirrup ramrod the first: 76.5cm ; 38.125in (2)
THREE ART NOUVEAU ITEMS comprising: A circular white metal brooch of medallic form depicting a classical female head and bow and arrow allegorical of Diana the Huntress, the reverse stamped with maker's device and "Sterling 925 Fine", 45mm (1.8in) diameter, An oval silver belt buckle with bright-cut edge, the centre applied with a relief of a female head and flag irises, hallmarked Chester 1901, maker A.J.S., 47mm (1.9in), and a silver brooch of button form depicting a female head with peony hair ornament, partial Sterling import mark, circa 1900 (3)
A Meissen figure of Cupid late 19th century, modelled standing at a grindstone sharpening a gilt arrow, crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised C.62, impressed 51, 11.5cm., 4.5in., some damage; together with a Meissen figure of a lady, late 19th century, standing holding a basket of flowers, decorated in blue and gilt, crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised C.72, impressed 147, blue script painters mark 27, 16cm., 6.25in., some damage and repair; and a Meissen figural salt, late 19th century, modelled as a woman seated between two baskets, crossed swords in underglaze-blue, incised model number 3024, impressed 36, 12.5cm., 5in. high, minor damage and repair (3)
PHOTOCHROM LIMITED: "The Golden Arrow Limited (sic) - London - Paris de-luxe Service" with "Lord Nelson" Class engine No. 853 and Pullman Coaches. c.160 pieces (24" x 9") in good condition. Issued c.1928 by the Southern Railway for publicity purposes. Note: Not to be confused with a Chad Valley 40-piece puzzle with similar picture. Puzzle and lift lid box: good. Rare. (1) £50
A BR(Sc) light blue enamel DIRECTION SIGN "NORTH QUEENSFERRY STATION" with its "British Railways" totem device and feathered directional arrow. Single-sided, flanged, 28"x13", somewhat lacking shine but only a few very minor edge chips. North Queensferry, ex NBR station, is located at the north end of the Forth Bridge. It opened in 1890.
A Southern Railway large enamel sign lettered white on dark green "To The Trains LORD WARDEN HOTEL & TOWN" (with arrow). Flangeless, 72"x24", minor edge restoration only. The Lord Warden Hotel was opened by the South Eastern Railway at Dover in 1853, was closed by the Southern Railway in 1939 and converted into offices.
A LNER enamel Station Direction Sign lettered on both sides, white on blue, "LNER Station. LUNDIN LINKS" with feathered directional arrow. Flangeless, 243/4"x91/2", a little edge-chipping. From the ex NBR Fife Coast station, on the Thornton Junction to St. Andrews route, opened in 1857 and closed in 1965.
A SIR HENRY SEGRAVE'S 'GOLDEN ARROW' LAND SPEED RECORD CAR, 1929, by Kingsbury, tin plate bodywork finished in gold, Dunlop cord tyres, clockwork mechanism operating rear wheels, complete with driver, in working order, 19.75in. (50cms) long, condition poor to fair - surface rust, (please see lot 79 for image)
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