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Ernst Plank for Gamage's, a live steam traction engine: of traditional design with single piston, the flywheel with drive chain to the main wheel, whistle and safety valve, bears Ernst Plank metal label and Gamage's metal label, overall length 25cm.

3 x Webra 1.5cc diesels with two spare piston liner assemblies, boxed.

1982 Moto Morini 500, 478 cc. Registration number PFR 535X. Frame number MM * 500W * 05210*. Engine number *04592* Before the arrival of its family of 72-degree v-twin roadsters, Morini's reputation had rested mainly on its highly successful double-overhead-cam single-cylinder racers. An entirely different approach was adopted for the v-twins: each cylinder's two valves were pushrod-operated by a single camshaft while the combustion chambers were located, not in the flat-faced cylinder heads, but in the piston crowns. Coupled to a six-speed gearbox, this superb motor's performance belied its lack of capacity, endowing the lightweight, nimble-footed Morini with a top speed of around 100mph. In 1975 Morini announced a '500' version (actually 478.6cc), production of which commenced a couple of years later in five-speed form, a six-speed version superseding it for 1982. The 500's top speed was not that much more than the 3½'s, the biggest gain from the larger engine being greater flexibility. PFR was owned by D Laycock of Keighley in 1990 who sold it to Charles Johnson of Otley in August 1992, our vendor acquiring it in 2006, since when it has laid up. In good original condition recommissioning will see this rare machine back on the road. Sold with a V5 and a 2005 MOT.

1959 BSA Gold Star, Clubmans Trim, 500 cc. Registration number 322 KPD (non transferrable). Frame number CB32 8354. Engine number DBD34 GS 4199. Gearbox RRT2. To start the Goldie story, we go back to 1937, when Wal Handley came out of retirement to ride a three-lap race for BSA at Brooklands. Winning the race, with the fastest lap of 107.5mph, Wal earned himself the Gold Star (awarded for race laps in excess of 100mph) and with it launched the Gold Star marque. The following year saw the first of the production Gold Stars, the M24, complete with the trademark alloy barrel and cylinder head. The engines were built from individually selected parts and bench tested, a practice that was to remain throughout its life. The machine, an instant 'good-looker' and a bargain at £82, was capable of 90mph performance though possibly without the handling to match, and pre-war production was restricted to under 500 machines. Post war, BSA launched the ZB32 in 1948 at a price of £211. In order to satisfy the eligibility requirements for the Clubman's TT, over 100 machines were produced, 21 of which were entered into the 1949 350cc junior race, a race to be dominated by Gold Stars for the next eight years. The 350cc model was followed by the 500cc ZB34. 1953 saw the introduction of the BB series (BB32-350cc/BB34-500cc) with new duplex cradle frame and swinging arm rear suspension. These were followed in 1954 by the CB series with engine changes aimed primarily at the road racers. Immediate success was achieved in the Clubman's TT and this cycle of engine redesign and immediate success was repeated the following year with the DB series. Towards the end the Gold Star was only offered in scrambles or Clubman's trim. In 1963 Lucas ceased to produce the magneto used in the B series, which was a prime reason that BSA and Triumph reconfigured their pre-unit-construction parallel twins into engines with integral gearboxes, simultaneously converting the ignition system from magneto to battery and coil. The Gold Star was not considered for progression to unit-construction, and instead the 250cc BSA C15 was developed (via the B40) into the 500cc B50. This example was dispatched from the factory on Tally number 1715 in Clubman trim to Commerfords of Thames Ditton as Consignment Note 3395 on the 24th April 1959. They sold it to A. Labrum of Balham, London on the 11th May, for £305.13.4. After this its life is unknown until Peter Sargent of Southampton registered it with DVLA in November 1985 and obtained an age related number CSV 495. In July 2001 he contacted the Owners Club to start proceedings to regain the original number, 332 KPD, which happened in the October. In 2014 he sold it, via D.R. Classic Motorcycles of Burton on Trent to Michael Bell of Rossett and our vendor bought it from him, via Venture Classics of Herefordshire in March 2015. In the December he had the engine rebuilt by John Cronshaw with an Omega forged piston and an electronic magneto at a cost of £1,711, the carb was also changed to a Mikuni VM36 (the original Amal is included in the sale). It runs on period correct Dunlop alloy rims. Little used since due to his worsening hip problems, he asked a friend to ride it from his home in Tadcaster to the saleroom in Driffield. This very well sorted BDB34 is offered for sale with the V5C, V5, Gold Star Owners Club letters, copy of Commerfords register, receipts for the purchase by the last two owners, receipts for works undertaken. We can highly recommend this machine.

c. 1986 Moto Morini Kanguro 350 cc. Registration number not registered. Frame number E3 13 - 0339264. Engine number TBC. Before the arrival of its family of 72-degree v-twin roadsters, Morini's reputation had rested mainly on its highly successful double-overhead-cam single-cylinder racers. An entirely different approach was adopted for the v-twins: each cylinder's two valves were pushrod-operated by a single camshaft while the combustion chambers were located, not in the flat-faced cylinder heads, but in the piston crowns. Coupled to a six-speed gearbox, this superb motor's performance belied its lack of capacity, endowing the lightweight, nimble-footed Morini with a top speed of around 100mph. Following the works prototypes' successes in the Paris-Dakar Rally and ISDE, Morini introduced its first off-road v-twin - the 500 Camel (or Sahara) - in 1981. A 350 version arrived the following year and soon became Morini's best-selling model in its home market. Early versions were characterised by round-tube frames and drum brakes while later ones had a square-tube chassis and disc brakes. Little is known of the history of this rare machine which was purchased in 2004 by our vendor; there was no paperwork with it. He obtained a dating certificate from Classic Services and had it MOT'd at 30,706 km. Little used by him it has spent recent years in a dry garage. Sold as seen, with the dating certificate and old MOT, it will make an interesting project for the next owner.

A Taskmaster SWL 15 tonne piston compressor

Pelikan, Souveran M600, a red fountain pen and a propelling pencil, the fountain pen cap with a gilt clip and double cap band, the broad two tone nib stamped 14C-585, piston filling system, inked, the propelling pencil conforming, with a Pelikan box

Montblanc, Meisterstuck, a black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt clip and triple cap band, the two tone nib stamped 14K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked, with a Montblanc box

Montblanc, Meisterstuck, a black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt clip and triple cap band, the two tone nib stamped 14K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Pelikan, Souveran M1000, a green fountain pen and a propelling pencil, the fountain pen cap with a gilt clip and double cap band, the medium two tone nib stamped 18C-750, piston filling system, inked, the propelling pencil conforming, with a Pelikan box

Onoto, a 9 carat gold and black lacquer fountain pen, the barrel hallmarked London 1929 and engraved A. Elliot, piston filling system, inked, with an Onoto box and instruction leaflet; Waterman, a wood effect fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and 9 carat gold cap band, lever filling system, inked

Pelikan, Souveran M400, a black fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and double cap band, the medium nib stamped 18C-750, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, Patron of the Arts Series, Friedrich II, a limited edition fountain pen, no. 3459/4810, circa 1999, the gold plated cap and barrel with interlinking arch detail, the medium retractable nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, inked, with a Montblanc box, service/guarantee booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

Pelikan, Souveran M300, a black fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and double cap band, the extra fine nib stamped 14C-585, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, Meisterstuck 146, a burgundy fountain pen, the cap with a gilt clip and triple cap band, the fine nib stamped 14K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, Meisterstuck 146, a burgundy fountain pen, the cap with a gilt clip and triple cap band, the extra fine nib stamped 14K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Pelikan, Souveran M400, a brown and black fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and cap band, the oblique medium nib stamped 14C-585, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, Meisterstuck 146, a burgundy fountain pen, the cap with a gilt clip and triple cap band, the fine nib stamped 14K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Pilot, Namiki, Emperor, Autumn Leaves/Flowers Hagi, a lacquered fountain pen, decorated with foliate decoration with hidden signatures, the broad nib stamped Namiki 50, 18 Karat Gold, piston filling system, uninked, with a Namiki wooden box, instruction booklet, pen pouch, bottle of ink and pipette

Montblanc, Meisterstuck 149, a black fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and triple cap band, two tone nib stamped 18K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc leather two pen case

Pelikan, Souveran M400, a burgundy fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and double cap band, the medium nib stamped 14C-585, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, 146, a silver fountain pen, ball point pen and propelling pencil, stamped with 925 common control mark, the fountain pen cap engraved with a monogram, gilt metal clip and triple cap band, the two tone nib stamped 18K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked, the ball point pen and propelling pencil conforming, with a Montblanc leather pen tube

Montblanc, Meisterstuck 146, a black fountain pen, the cap with a gilt clip and triple cap band, the extra fine nib stamped 14K, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, John Harrison, 333, a limited edition gold coloured skeleton fountain pen, no. 020/333, circa 2002, stamped 750 with common control mark, the barrel set with a diamond, the cap with a clip, the gold coloured nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, inked

Pelikan, Souveran M400, a black fountain pen, the cap with gilt clip and double cap band, the medium nib stamped 14C-585, ink viewing window, piston filling system, inked

Montblanc, Patron of the Arts Series, Friedrich II, a limited edition fountain pen, no. 439/888, circa 1999, the white gold coloured cap and barrel with interlinking arch detail, stamped 750, the medium retractable nib stamped 18K 750, piston filling system, uninked, with a Montblanc box, service/guarantee booklet, outer card packaging and white card sleeve

Bassett-Lowke O gauge live steam engine 2-6-6 and tender in black livery, no 42980, engine has piston valves, externally fixed boiler, vaporizing spirit lamp in original box, with instructions, box reads 'Scale Model B.R. Locomotive'

A Wellworthy Piston Rings tin rectangular pediment sign, 36 x 6".

An ashtray made from an RAF Rolls Royce Merlin engine piston, as used in the Battle of Britain August-October 1940, engraved with Churchill's speech 'Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few', diameter, 5¼in. (13.5cm.) approx.

AN EXTREMELY INTERESTING EAR TAGGER DESIGNED TO TATTOO THE EAR OF RACING GREYHOUNDS, aimed at off setting the potential for a dog to change identity between races, it is based on a Webley Tempest air pistol frame where the former barrel becomes the cocking lever, the dog's ear was placed into the slot at the end of the device and the piston was used to drive a plate carrying a set of pins bearing a unique number through an ink pad leaving a unique number tattooed in its ear, it was designed by an Allen John Douglas and patented in 1989 by Crofts and Assinder Ltd of Birmingham in conjunction with the National Greyhound Racing Club, this specimen is marked 'Property of the NGRC Serial Number 117'', interestingly it was never adopted by the National Greyhound Racing Club

FOUR BOXES AND LOOSE SUNDRY ITEMS, to include brass canon with cast carrier, wooden desk stand with brass mounts, Milbro 7ft fishing rod, Intrepid reel, leather Midland Bank bag, brass items, oil lamp parts, desk model of an aircraft radial piston engine etc

Mixed lot to include a brass lock, vintage corkscrew, pair of piston candlesticks etc, and a Horseshoe (a lot)

A cast iron moving piston racing car, with moving parts. Approx. 27cm long.

A Stainless Steel Spitfire Piston, 13.5cm diameter; and A Stainless Steel Connrod's Connecting Rod, a prototype for the first David Brown diesel engine 1948, fitted with a Smiths clock, 24.5cm wide, on wooden display stand, together with a photocopy of provenance The current vendor's father was head of Design & Development at David Brown Tractors from 1947 to 1978 and was involved with the development of all tractor and other engines. There were only three conrod left and he decided to have this example chromed and a clock added

A fine exhibition standard 5 inch gauge model of a 0-6-0 American Chicago West Pullman & Southern Railroad tender locomotive No 29 ‘Cincinnati’, built by Mr Alf Ogilvie of South Africa an associated and fellow model engineering friend of the famous builder Ron Etta. The model with multi tube boiler and cab fittings including steam pressure gauge, water sight-glass with glazed protector frame, regulator, direction control quadrant with graduations and lever, lever operated fire-box door, plus other traditional fittings, detailing and associated pipework. The chassis having twin outside cylinders with piston valves, Walschaert’s valve gear, ratchet oiler driven from fluted motion, clack valves, polished copper pipework, brake gear, safety valves, injector and polished brass steam whistle. The eight-wheel double bogie tender with fitted hand brake, driver's seat and access ladder fitted to back. The model finished in polished steel and black livery with cab side name plate ‘Cincinnati’, smoke box circular builders plate ‘The Baldwin Locomotive Works, Philadelphia 61424 USA 1930’. locomotive number plate to smoke box door, polished copper pipework, brass lamp to front of locomotive and brass bell to top of locomotive being operated from cab interior. The model fitted with steps to front of locomotive and cab-side with polished handrails and other fine detailing.Boiler History: Available to be viewed at the auction rooms on view days.BOILER HISTORY DISCLAIMER Please Note: All boiler history records and references made in this catalogue are made for guidance only and the auctioneers are not able to convey any guarantees or warranties as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.

A well-engineered 5 inch gauge model of a Great Northern Railway 0-6-0 tender locomotive ‘Sturrock’, built by Mr J J Wilks of Surrey to the circa 1865/67 design. The silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including steam pressure gauge, water sight-glass, regulator, direction control quadrant with operating lever, whistle control, drop down fire-box door, Salter’s-type safety valve, and two clacks. The chassis having twin inside cylinders with Stephenson’s valve gear, ratchet oiler system. The boiler lagged with simulated wooden planking having brass boiler bands. A six-wheel tender with unusual and rare ‘twin-simple’ piston driven cylinders fitted to the underside of the tender. Tender brakes and slip eccentric, The model finished in Great Northern Railway black lined livery with polished bright-work. Length 122cm. Cab width 19cm.Boiler History: Boiler Identity Number JW10. Southern Federation of Model Engineering Societies Boiler Test Records. Hydraulic test 120psi. Expired 15th of March 2019. Steam test 80 psi Expired the 23rd of September 1017.BOILER HISTORY DISCLAIMER Please Note: All boiler history records and references made in this catalogue are made for guidance only and the auctioneers are not able to convey any guarantees or warranties as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.

A large aluminium piston from a class 37 diesel engine loco, various stamps to top, 28.5 x 25cm.Additional InformationThis item is very heavy.

WWII Merlin Engine piston head ashtray engraved as to have taken part in the Dam Buster Raid 16th - 17th May 1943

AN EXTREMELY INTERESTING EAR TAGGER DESIGNED TO TATTOO THE EAR OF RACING GREYHOUNDS, aimed at off setting the potential for a dog to change identity between races, it is based on a Webley Tempest air pistol frame where the former barrel becomes the cocking lever, the dog's ear was placed into the slot at the end of the device and the piston was used to drive a plate carrying a set of pins bearing a unique number through an ink pad leaving a unique number tattooed in its ear, it was designed by an Allen John Douglas and patented in 1989 by Crofts and Assinder Ltd of Birmingham in conjunction with the National Greyhound Racing Club, this specimen is marked 'Property of the NGRC Serial Number 117'', interestingly it was never adopted by the National Greyhound Racing Club

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: Paris, Almost cylindrical, smooth-bore, 16.5 mm cal. barrel, finely inlaid with golden rinceaux at the base and at the nozzle on a dark ground, signed in gold 'Devisme a Paris', provided with silver fore-sight. Breech engraved with rinceaux in the center and piston on each side. Tang with fix rear sight and engraved with rinceaux. Forward spring lock, engraved with rinceaux and with frames at the borders, cocks engraved at the grip, both marked 'F.ni Par Devisme a Paris'. Mechanics with single trigger that activates the two cocks in sequence, in good working order. Wooden, half stock with checkered grip. Iron mounts, butt-plate with primer case, engraved with rinceaux and ring for a strap. Trigger-guard engraved en suite. Iron ramrod. length 30 cm.

dating: First half of the 19th Century provenance: Austria, Smooth-bore, two-stage, 14 mm cal. barrel, octagonal and round, with rings at the girdle, with brass fore-sight, with swallowtailed base. Lock converted to percussion, with flat plate, finely engraved and chiselled, with effigy of a hunter, armed with a rifle, sitting to rest in a wood, on the tang, his hounds to keep him company. Cock with effigy of a wolf, piston provided with a safety lock. Wooden, full stock (crack on the grip) with floral carvings. Fine, brass mounts, decorated in bass-relief. The counter-plate with a scene similar to the one on the lock, butt-plate with effigy of Diana, trigger-guard with armed man. No ramrod. length 39,5 cm.

dating: Mid 19th Century provenance: France, Octagonal, rifled, 11 mm cal. barrels, signed 'THOMAS A PARIS!' and numbered '1' and '2', provided with breeches engraved with rocaille and piston on the right side. Engraved tangs, provided with fix rear sight. Forward spring locks, engraved with rocaille and flowers so as the cocks; in working order. Wooden, half stocks, chiselled with rinceaux in the lower part and with grooved grip. Iron mounts. Trigger-guards with finger support, engraved en suite with the locks. Iron butt-plates with button, carved with disks. Wooden case (no key), lined with blue velvet inside, complete with accessories. Externally lined with brown Morocco leather, with brass mounts. length 39,5 cm.

Aircraft Engine Pistonpolished steel, brass and top spring piston. Bend to centre. As removed from crash. Together with a pair of post war MK8 goggles. Grey painted, brass frames with laminated glass, angled lenses. Leather face piece with some damage to rear. Strap absent. 2 items.

A JTA Piston Silver Mountain Express, battery operated toy, further battery operated Weston Express, both boxed, together with a clockwork MTU USAF emergency helicopter, and a Metoy Supertype toy typewriter. (4)

A commemorative Battle of Britain Spitfire Piston Ashtray depicting 303 Polish Sqn.Approx. 13.5cm diameter.

Battle of Britain commemorative Spitfire Piston Ashtray depicting the R.A.F crest.Approx. 13.5cm diameter.

Type E61, with double piston and molen mark Macap, 70 x 57 x 56 cm. This lot will not be shipped by auction house.

A Wilesco style steam plant having single piston horizontal engine with compressor

A very well engineered scratch built vertical live steam copper and brass boiler having single piston and flywheelCONDITION REPORTFull height including chimney 16 inchesDiameter of flywheel 6 inches 

A scratch built single piston , flywheel, beam engine, housed in glass case

Sirus, twin piston engine, cast iron body , in good working order , in glass case

Twin wheel , piston action beam engine, in good working order, housed under glass case

A collection of small single piston beam engines, all in Perspex display cases

Double piston flywheel beam engine , cast iron , in good working order, in glass case

A single fly wheel, single piston beam engine

A good .177" Whiscombe JW50FB underlever target air rifle, number 0014, deep mirror blued finish, with integral silencer and grooves for telescopic sight, the walnut stock having thumb hole pistol grip, roughened panels to fore end and grip, and adjustable cheek rest. GWO and As New Condition, with a large foam lined rigid plastic carrying case. Whiscombe air rifles were individually made in limited numb ers, have been described as "the pinnacle of piston air rifle engineering", and seldom appear on the open market. Plate 12

A boxed Pelikan fountain pen, 1986, Contrast Blue, fine nib, Piston fill, very good condition, made in Germany

A boxed Parker 45 fountain pen, 1984, Black, stainless Steel cap and gold trim, fine nib, piston fill, made in the UK

Two Parker fountain pens, Black, one with gold trim and one stainless steel cap, piston fill

A boxed Pelikan Fountain pen, circa 1986, Green and Brown stiated, fine nib, piston fill, made in Germany,