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Click here to subscribeA 1926 General Strike cotton FLAG with the word 'Strike' on the bar of an Underground Group bar & circle motif. The date 'May 4th, 1926' is embroidered on the reverse. Presumed made by a trade union for the picket line. Measures 16" x 12" (40cm x 30cm) and in very good condition, just a little dusty. A most unusual item, not seen before. [1]
1929 Southend-on-Sea Transport (Corporation Light Railways & Transport Dept) POSTER 'Tours by Tram - No 2. Visit the Quaint Old Town at Leigh. Cars leave Warrior Square every 2 minutes'. Features an attractive illustration of Leigh by E V Colyer. Measures 14.5" x 20" (37cm x 51cm), has been folded and has a few foxing spots, edge-scuffs and small punch-hole at top left. A highly unusual item and amazing survivor. [1]
1915 Brighton Corporation Tramways fold-out MAP 'showing the Routes, together with all the Places of Interest reached from each, and a Key Plan of the Brighton District'. Not officially dated but has been marked in pencil 'July, 1915' which we have no reason to doubt. Fragile covers with small losses and a repair to the spine, the map is in good condition apart from a small loss in the area of text at the side. A most unusual item. [1]
1930/40s London Transport chrome-plated POCKET WATCH engraved 'LPTB 548' as issued to Underground station foremen etc. Made by Record of Switzerland. Very good appearance and works fine when wound although not tested at length. A most unusual item, unlike main-line examples, LT versions are hardly ever seen. [1]
1964 London Underground POSTER MAP designed by Paul Garbutt. Measuring 20" x 15" (51cm x 38cm), this was produced officially by LT, presumably to hang in offices etc, and is professionally made on thick card with a laminated finish and wall hanger. In superb condition, barely a mark. A most unusual item. [1]
GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS : 1870 envelope franked with five 2d blues (plate 13), postmarked London & addressed to Sydney, N.S.W.. Sent via ship to Alexandria overland to Suez & on to Galle. From there by "S.S. Avoca". On arrival a King George's Sound "Avoca" found "S.S. Malta" with engine failure & carrying mails destined for Galle. The mails, homebound, were taken by "Avoca" to Ceylon. "Malta" returned to Melbourne & Sydney with the outbound mails. Fine item!
GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS : 1860 envelope franked with 2d blue & 4d surface printed issue, addressed to Melbourne, Victoria. Sent from Enfield & has a fine undated "Enfield, Forty Hill" circular handstamp in blue on reverse flap. Stamps have to fine London duplex datestamps. Sent via Marseilles to Alexandria via Malta, overland to Suez and via Port Louis to Melbourne. Fine & attractive item!
GREAT BRITAIN STAMPS : 1858 envelope franked with three 1d reds & a 6d lilac, postmarked Plymouth and addressed to Major Radcliffe, Calcutta. Radcliffe was involved in the Siege & capture of Lucknow (wounded & twice mentioned in despatches). Has a Army Forwarding Agent "Thacker, Spink & Co." cachet on the reverse & re-addressed to Lucknow. Fine item!
STAMPS : IRELAND 1861 envelope franked with 6d lilac and cancelled with a fine Dublin duplex postmark. Addressed to Mauritius and sent "via Southampton" on "S.S. Mooltan" on her maiden voyage to Alexandria, then overland to Suez, by "S.S. Malta" to Aden and by "S.S. Norna" to Mauritius. Envelope has a fine "4 1/2d" due mark in red. A superb item!
POSTAL HISTORY AIRMAIL: 1931 Graf Zeppelin Polar Flight (S119l). Postcard depicting Graf Zeppelin, franked with two 1RM "Polar-Fahrt" over-printed stamps. Posted on board Graf Zeppelin and dropped at Leningrad on the return flight to Friedrichshafen where the Russian DERULUFT airmail cachet was applied and was flown by the service to Berlin. Scarce item
CORGI PREMIUM EDITION LIMITED TO 2000 POST OFFICE SERIES Bedford TK Box van Post Office Telecommunications 22705, Albion Clydesdale Drop side trailer Post Office Supplies Department 23802, Guy Warrior 6-wheel drop side lorry 29501 and a British Railw ays item including Scammell Scarab CC11301, Thames Trailer Flatbed CC11001 and Corgi Limited Edition 2486/13,000 British Railways Transport of the 50's and 60's D46-1, all in ovb (6)
Linnie Watt 1875-1908, painted pottery charger, probably Pinder Bourne pottery, woodland scene with mother and five children signed. 42 cm dia.The firm of Pinder, Bourne & Co 1882 became Doulton & Co. Ltd in 1882 Have not had item out of frame, cannot see rim.Visible area only - no major faults found. Very minor crazing under magnification.Frame - various losses.
CHRISTOPHER DRESSER (1834-1904) FOR JAMES DIXON & SON SILVER TEAPOT, 1882 of sphere form, with ebony handle, stamped maker's marks and facsimile signature J.D.&S./ CHR. DRESSER, hallmarked Sheffield 1882, with Victorian lozenge marks for 25 April 1880, stamped serial numbers 2278/ N27/ 14-11, bears engraved inscription PRESENTED TO MR. FRANK AND MISS CATHERINE HODGKINSON, BY THE DUKE OF PORTLAND, FOR THE BEST YEARLING FILLY, SHEWN AT WELBECK./ AUGUST 2ND. 1887 14cm high Literature: James Dixon and Sons, Cornish Place, Sheffield, Catalogue, 1885, page 96 'Christopher Dresser: A Pioneer of Modern Design', Widar Halen, Phaidon Press Ltd, London, 1993, plate 205 'Christopher Dresser 1834-1904', Michael Whiteway, Skira Editore S.p.A., Milan, 2001, plate 95 'Christopher Dresser and Japan', ed. Koriyama City Museum of Art Brain Trust, 'Christopher Dresser and Japan' Catalogue Committee, Japan, 2002, plate 135 'Christopher Dresser: A Design Revolution', ed. Michael Whiteway, V & A Publications, London, 2004, plate 194, page 15 Note: This rare teapot is one of a group of remarkable designs that the pioneering Victorian designer Christopher Dresser produced for James Dixon & Sons of Sheffield from 1879 -1883. Christopher Dresser was born in Glasgow in 1834, the son of a tax collector and in his career he became Britain's first professional, independent, industrial designer. Unlike William Morris, his direct contemporary, Dresser fully embraced new production techniques in colour, pattern, material and ornamentation and worked with innumerable manufacturers to produce objects which were well designed and available to many. According to Dresser an object which perfectly fulfilled its function was beautiful in itself and needed no ornament and nowhere is this more apparent than in his metalwork. His early designs were informed by his study of botany however his work was transformed by his trip to Japan in 1876 as the official representative of the Victoria and Albert Museum, giving it a remarkably contemporary appearance. A series of costings books, held in the archives at Sheffield, reveal that Dresser produced approximately 80 designs for James Dixon & Sons, not all of which are thought to have gone into production. This was possibly due to comparative expense of manufacture, but also because of the radical nature of his designs. Dresser's interest in and close understanding of the process of manufacture and the use of materials are reflected in these books. They show how much each item produced cost to make in detail, how they were made and, in most cases, which were designed by Dresser, as in this case. The illustration shows the entry in the costings book for this teapot and, as well as laying out costs, also shows who would carry out some of the work. The cost, at £1/3s/10d, makes it an expensive item, however unusually the current example is made in silver rather than plate making it a special request and even more expensive to produce. Hallmarked in Sheffield in 1882, this teapot design first appears in the 1879 costings book. Several other versions of this teapot were made including a version especially created for Tiffany & Co. with hammered decoration. Looking through the books, the majority of the designs are not illustrated, with the exception of those by Dresser, which usually appear as a thumbnail sketch or photograph. This may be an indication that these more expensive and unusual vessels did not appear in their trade catalogues and were perhaps made to order. This particular example bears an interesting engraving which describes the occasion of its presentation in 1887, five years after its manufacture. The inscription reveals the teapot's likely original owner was the 6th Duke of Portland, William Cavendish-Bentinck. Amongst his long list of prestigious accolades, the Duke held a passion for thoroughbred horse racing and many of the horses he owned won championship races, including the Ascot Gold Cup and his half-sister was the English aristocrat and society hostess Lady Ottoline Morrell. Frank and Kathryn Hodgkinson resided near the Duke of Portland's estate in Nottinghamshire and were awarded the teapot by the Duke for best yearling filly. Kathryn was, in particular, known for her generosity to the staff she employed. Among them was George Maskery, a coachman to the Hodgkinsons who bred the horse mentioned in the engraving. After marrying Kathryn's maid, the Maskerys were gifted many items by Kathryn for their dedicated service, including this teapot by Christopher Dresser.
Longines 2015 automatic Conquest chronograph black face wristwatch with box, inner box and papers CONDITION REPORT: Purchased in 2015, excellent condition. This item is working at lotting but we do not comment on the time keeping. Generally good order with no apparent visible damage or repair. The item comes with a couple of extra links and the box - as per the item description.
Late 18thC turnover barrel pistol, maker name H Chaleven, screw off barrels with percussion cap CONDITION REPORT: Working action is good but trigger sticks when pulling back hammer. General condition appears good.POSTAGE: There are International restrictions on the shipment of this item. If you are looking to bid please contact the Office on 01925 658833 to discuss shipment options prior to bidding.
WWII German training gun in Mauser style firing pellets CONDITION REPORT: This item looks like a genuine rifle. Board marked BONNA, no other markings. This item does work.POSTAGE: There are International restrictions on the shipment of this item. If you are looking to bid please contact the Office on 01925 658833 to discuss shipment options prior to bidding.
Highest Flight Pilot Georges Detre signed cover. The highest that anyone has flown without a pressure suit goes to the French pilot Georges Detre who flew a French Potez aircraft to a record 48,698. He has detailed this feat on the cover. Rare item. Good Condition. All signed items come with our certificate of authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £3.95, EU from £4.95, Overseas from £6.95
A pair of James II silver sucket spoons/forks, maker's mark of RS above a mullet, London circa 1686, the oval bowls with a plain rat-tail, scratch initialled 'T.H 6 May 86', length 13.5cm, approx. weight 0.6oz. (2) Provenance: Constable Collection, The Albert Collection, item 448. This spoon is illustrated and written up in Constable, D., Silver Spoons of Britain, Constables Publishing 2016, Volume II, pages 774-775, spoon no.167.
R GARRETT & SONS LTD - a 3" scale Live Steam Traction Engine.Overall length approx. 110cm, width approx. 49cm, height approx. 75cm. Flywheel is 9 1/2 inches approx.Unfortunately does not have a current boiler certificate. The vendor believes it was last tested approx. 4 years ago but he has lost the certificate. Since then he has run it with a hot air line.He purchased the item privately approx. 7 years ago.
2 WWI watercolour caricatures: “Brigadier General W Harwood DSO, Provost Marshall to the British Armies in France, 1918”, smoking a lofty cheroot and “Lieut General Sir Francis Lloyd, KCB, CVO, DSO, Col R. W. Fus, General Officer Commanding London Dist. 1918”, marching purposefully ahead, both signed “C Hunt 18”. VGC, first item Plate 2 From a series of 10 well executed and amusing watercolour caricature sketches of senior British Army officers at the end of the First World War, each with detailed captions and signed by the artist C. Hunt; the sketches measure 11½” x 8½” and are neatly mounted and framed en suite 17” x 13½”
2 WWI watercolour caricatures: “Brigadier General J B Wroughton, GMG, Assistant Adjutant General to the Adjutant General, British Armies in France” plump, wearing monocle, smoking cigar in holder, and “Lieut General Sir A T Sloggett KCB, KCMG, KCVO, FRCS, KHS, Surgeon General, Director General of Medical Services to British Army in France. 1918”, wearing monocle and resting on his walking cane; both signed “C Hunt 18”. VGC, first item Plate 2 From a series of 10 well executed and amusing watercolour caricature sketches of senior British Army officers at the end of the First World War, each with detailed captions and signed by the artist C. Hunt; the sketches measure 11½” x 8½” and are neatly mounted and framed en suite 17” x 13½”
An impressive oil painting of Czar Nicholas I of Russia (1825-1855) in the uniform of the Chevalier Guards c 1825, mounted in white uniform with gilt breast plate, troops in background, 30” x 25”. Nicholas I took Russia into the Crimea War but did not live to see its conclusion. This painting appeared on the front cover of Tradition magazine Volume 3 No 18 and was in the collection of R Belmont-Maitland Esq. Good Condition Plate 52. Please note: This is a change to the original description which listed the item as a portrait of Alexander I as described in Tradition magazine. The estimate remains the same.
A good early 6 shot .44” Russian Smith & Wesson New Model No 3 single action revolver, number 4496, with 6½” barrel having patent dates to July 1871, blued finish overall and chequered wood grips, left side of the barrel engraved with the retailers name “A. Downey, 155 Fue de Grenelle, Paris”. Very Good Working Order and Condition, retaining 80% of original blued finish and all case hardened finish to the trigger guard and hammer; in a well made fitted green baize lined oak case with modern oil bottle, screw driver, cleaning rod and key to the case. This item is accompanied by a letter from the “Office of Smith & Wesson” dated 1998 stating that this revolver was shipped on February 28th 1896 to an agent in Paris and is as specified in their records. It had probably been held in store as the shipping date was 14 years after other revolvers in this serial range were shipped. Plate 77
A scratch built gauge 3 (2.5" gauge) live steam 2-2-2 tender locomotive. Built by W. Briggs. This spirit fired model features 2 slip eccentric outside cylinders, sprung suspension, hand water pump, steam whistle, pressure gauge etc, closed coupled with 6-wheel tender. Finished in green livery with maroon chassis. AF-QGC, some parts missing including the dome, safety valve cover, hand rails, spirit tank and burners, etc. General restoration required. Sold as a collector’s item only.
A scratch built gauge 3 (2.5" gauge) live steam 2-6-2 tender locomotive, ‘Hackworth’, 205. Built by W. Briggs. This spirit fired model is based on a Gresley Class V2 and features 2 outside cylinders, sprung suspension, hand water pump, steam whistle, pressure gauge, reverser, etc, closed coupled with 6-wheel tender. Finished in green livery with maroon chassis, nameplate to middle wheel splasher and the number 205 to cab sides. Generally GC, general restoration required. Sold as a collector’s item only. Plate 1
An historic scratch built gauge 3 (2.5" gauge) live steam Atlantic type 4-4-2 tender locomotive ‘Charles Rous-Marten’, 214. Designed and built by William Briggs, with valve gear designed and built by LBSC (Lillian ‘Curly’ Lawrence). This well documented and historic spirit fired model is recorded as being the first 2.5" gauge locomotive to pull an adult passenger in 1922. The model features 2 inside cylinders, sprung suspension, sprung buffers, lubricators, hand water pump, steam whistle, pressure gauge etc, closed coupled with articulated 6-wheel tender. Finished in lined dark blue livery with maroon chassis and a miniature works plate which reads ‘Radford Works 1922’. Appears to be in reasonably good overall condition but does require restoration. Sold as a collector’s item only. Our estimate reflects this locomotive’s historic importance. £800-1200 Note: LBSC referred to her as ‘The Anticipator’ referring to the GNR locomotive built soon after with an articulated tender. She visited 121 Grange Road, Purley Oaks (Lawrence’s home) for a major overhaul in 1941. A photograph of model appears in the book “LBSC, His Life & Locomotives” by Brian Hollingsworth and reference to its historic importance is made in an article by LBSC in The Model Engineer, (11th December 1947, page 632).William Briggs was an engineer apprenticed at Brighton Works (L,B&SCR), before moving to the Daimler works in Radford, Coventry (which is where the reference to Radford Works originates from on the works plate) and then to the Napier factory in Manchester. Plate 1
Pre War Metal Football Game: Named "penny on the ball"with a penny on a metal plaque. We are lead to believe that you paid a penny to enter and won the match ball if you won and the seller of the penny tickets had this item. We enclose a photocopy of a QPR programme from 31/32 that has reference to this. There are 2 Celtic, a West Brom, Everton and a Chelsea. Nice looking items that we have not seen before. (5)
England 1966 World Cup Football Autographs: Genuine autographs from the 1990 Masterfile collection. A4 card depicting Bobby Moore holding aloft the World Cup signed by Hurst Moore and Peters. Another page is signed by Alf Ramsey and another by Jack Charlton. The item has been later signed by 5 team mates. Nicely presented would look great framed.
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