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A Liberty style Art Nouveau inlaid mahogany open arm chair in the manner of J S Henry, with stylised floral panel inlaid concave sided toprail between tall uprights, over padded back panel and seat, flanked by horizontal arms with conforming inlaid panel infill, over four square section supports with low H-stretchers, 84cm high.
A set of twelve ebonised parcel-gilt chairs, circa 1800 by John Gee, including a pair of armchairs(12)These chairs then, by descent, became the property of William Chapman Waller, of Ash Green, Loughton, Essex. By descent to the present vendor. For comparable examples, please see Christopher Gilbert, 'Pictorial Dictionary of Marked London Furniture 1700-1840', W. S. Maney & Son Ltd., 1996, p.217-222W
An Aborigine parrying shield of narrow pointed form, the diamond section blade carved with alternate diagonal patterns of fine linear grooves divided by narrow feather bands, the reverse with integral pierced grip, varnished glossy patina, width 5in, overall length 32 1/4in; together with a hand club, the head of pointed oval form with tapering shaft and stepped chip-carved grip with pointed terminal, glossy brown patina, overall length 28 1/2in, Western Australia, early to mid-19th century. Ref: Catalogue of the National Gallery of Victoria, Christensen Collection. S.24 for the parrying shield; S.76-82 for the clubs with similar carved terminals.
WHISTLER, REX (1905-1944). Pencil sketch for Streamline - Eye-Volution? Cochran's 1934 Review. A proscenium arch with figures in boxes to the left, the one nearest to the stage being prominent. 9 3/4in x 15 1/2in. Unsigned. Inscribed by Laurence Whistler to the reverse Cochran thinks this is a sketch for a view in 'Streamline' designed by Cecil Beaton 22 'Eye-Volution' showing the three ages of a Chorus girl, 1890's, 1900's-1934... ...He says 'Lady Cunard' seen in the box caused offence. Did Rex make this sketch when discussing the scene with Cecil. Laurence Whistler & Ronald Fuller The Work of Rex Whistler [Batsford, 1960] No. 398 where Laurence Whistler is shown as the owner of this drawing.
A Colt .31, 5 shot 1848 Old Model percussion pocket pistol, Baby Dragoon, No 4970, 5in octagonal barrel with New York address, plain cylinder with brass silver plated back straps and square back trigger guard, polished one-piece wood grip, with matching numbers, 10in overall length, engraved on the backstrap, J. S. Clark, Piqua, Ohio. This model was only in existence for a little over one year.
A TOTEM "MERSTONE". BR(S), dark green, half-flanged. The usual half-flange edge-chipping only, with a fine deep colour and gloss. From the ex Isle of Wight Central Railway station, junction from the line from Newport to Sandown and Ventnor Town. It opened as "Merstone Junction" in 1895 (replacing an earlier station on the other side of the level crossing), was renamed in 1911, and closed in 1956. THIS TOTEM HAS NEVER APPEARED FOR SALE BEFORE.
A SMOKEBOX NUMBERPLATE "30799". As carried by the ex Southern Railway "King Arthur Class" N15 4-6-0, SR 799 "SIR IRONSIDE" built at Eastleigh in July 1926. Designed by Maunsell, it spent most of its life at Bricklayers Arms, the motive power depot for Charing Cross and Cannon Street stations. "Sir Ironside" was considered the best of the four King Arthurs allocated to this shed; it worked express trains to Dover recording a maximum speed of 80 m.p.h. It became BR 30799 and in May 1959 moved to Salisbury from where it was withdrawn in February 1961 after running 1,106,222 miles in service. It was cut up in Eastleigh Works in April 1961. The plate is repainted with the BR(S)E triangle clear on the back. It is accompanied by the original BR sales paperwork for 11/6.
A WORKSPLATE "GNR(l). 1928 Dundalk". It is alleged this was carried by the PP Class 5'3" gauge 4-4-0 No. 43 "LAGAN" built at Dundalk in 1911. It was rebuilt to Class PPS (S = superheated) in 1928, and became U.T.A. property in October 1958 becoming "43x". Withdrawal came in 1960. Oval cast brass, 81/4"x41/4", lightly polished in places with original red paint. Accompanied by the original U.T.A. receipt for 4/6 dated 1963.
A WORKSPLATE "LMS Rebuilt 1912 Derby". As carried by an ex Midland Railway 0-6-0. A large number of the Midland Railway 1873 Class 0-6-0's were rebuilt in 1912. They were MR numbers from 1907 onwards, and the first LMS numbers in the series 32xx, 33xx, 34xx, 35xx, 36xx and 37xx. Oval cast brass, 101/4"x6", face polished and repainted only. Some wear to the fixing-holes.
NAMEPLATE "WESTERN PATHFINDER" with its matching CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE "D1001". This set was carried by the 'Western' Type 4 BR C-C 2700 H.P. diesel hydraulic built at Swindon and emerging to traffic at Laira on 12th December 1962. It was finally withdrawn from Laira on 4th October 1976 due to colliding with an engineer's train the previous day near Stoke Canon while hauling the 23.15 Paddington-Penzance newspaper train. It went to Swindon for scrap on 4th January 1977 and was cut up by 24th August 1977. The nameplate is 105" long and in fine, restored condition. The numberplate is in ex-loco condition with two replaced 0's. As evidenced by the accompanying BR paperwork and receipt, the plate was sold with only one 0 missing; the other 0 was removed by the vendor to cast another off it, but then lost. It may turn up yet!
The following three plates were purchased by the vendor from Nevers Depot in the late 1960's, and are from the same engine, an SNCF 2-8-2 built for general duties as part of the post-war reconstruction. Many lasted until the end of steam in the 1970's and a number are preserved. 141.R.409 was withdrawn in 1973. #11;#11;A French CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE "S.N.C.F 141.R.409". Rectangular cast brass, 22"x121/4", with its top 'carrying-handle'. Face repainted only.
A WORKSPLATE "North British Locomotive Company Ltd Glasgow No.25980.1947". As carried by the South African Railways Class 15F 3'6" gauge 4-8-2, SAR 3096. This was the final design of South African 4-8-2, used on all mainline duties. Many lasted in service into the 1990's, and this one still exists. Diamond white brass, 131/2"x51/4", face-polished only.
NAMEPLATE "ROBERT BLAKE. Lord Nelson Class". This impressive nameplate was carried by the Southern Railway Maunsell Class E855 4-6-0, SR 855, built at Eastleigh in October 1928 under Order E157. It became BR 30855 in 1948 and was re-painted malachite green in February 1949; BR dark green in September 1950. The 'Lord Nelsons' were the most powerful 4-6-0's in Britain until the introduction of the GWR 'Kings'. They worked on all major routes and expresses but by January 1957 were mostly confined to the Western section of the Southern Region. A longtime Eastleigh loco, it was finally withdrawn in September 1961 after running 1,239,589 miles in service, to be cut up in the Works in February 1962. The plate is curved cast brass, 531/2", face-restored only. Robert Blake was one of Nelson's admirals, also commemorated by the LMS on 5650.
A South African Railways brass bi-lingual CABSIDE NUMBERPLATE "3478.25NC". As carried by the SAR 3'6" gauge Class 25NC 4-8-4 built by the North British Locomotive's Hyde Park Works as Works No. 27338 in 1953. Originally built with a condenser as Class 25, it was later modified to a conventional non-condenser and "NC" added to the numberplate as a consequence. This was the ultimate SAR design, famous for its heavy passenger and freight work into the early 1990's. Many survive and some are operational; this one is stored. Oval, 203/4"x141/2", face-polished and repainted only.
A WORKSPLATE "Henschel & Sohn, Kassel, Germany 1957 Beyer-Garratt Locomotive....South African Patent.....Built Under Licence From Beyer Peacock & Co. Ltd Manchester England". As carried by the South African Railways 3'6" gauge Class GMAM 4.8.2+2.8.4. No.4156 built by Henschel as Works No.29615 in 1956. A post-war light axle-load design of high power for general use. It had a cast steel chassis and roller bearings. They were in SAR service until the mid-1980's but many were transferred to industrial use. Many survive, but not this one. Oval cast brass, 131/2"x63/4", face-polished and repainted only.
A White Star Line matching 1st Class bone china tea-cup and saucer, c.1920's. Both pieces display the red rose, blue flowers and green leaves rim pattern on a green band. The saucer is top-marked in the centre with the green "OSNC" (Oceanic Steam Navigation Company) intertwined lettering, and both are base-marked "White Star Line" in green. A little rubbing of the gold rims, otherwise mint. The National Maritime Museum, Liverpool has one the same.
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