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Click here to subscribeBassett-Lowke 3/4 inch scale Burrell type traction engine of brass construction with a single horizontal cylinder. Appears complete; finished in mid green and black, with cream spoked and straked wheels, model has been fired and would benefit from a light cleaning. The model is spirit fuelled and was probably built from the 1950’s kit, complete with pressure gauge, regulator, reverse lever and worm and chain steering.
Proprietary and Kit Built OO9/HOe Narrow Gauge locos(16), coaches and wagons: OO Scale trains running on N gauge track. Engines with Grafar chassis: green 4-6-0 loco and tender, blue 0-4-0 tank engine, red 0-6-0 tank, green 0-6-0 tank “Apollo”, green 0-6-0 side tank, green 0-6-0 tank “General” and green Bo-Bo diesel railcar. Fleischmann chassis: 0-4-0 black tank and silver Bo-Bo cabless diesel. Minitrix 0-6-0 black loco and tender and silver Bo-Bo diesel. Arnold chassis: 0-4-0 black/weathered tank. Jouef HOe 0-4-0 green tank “Steatite” Decauville. Roco HOe 0-6-0 black tank with spark arrester and green 0-4-0 diesel. Rivarossi 0-6-0 diesel. 10 coaches, 34 wagons plus some spare/incomplete. (60)
Proprietary and Kit Built OO scale railway wagons: 100+ mostly Ratio kit-built wagons – a few Hornby and Bachmann wagons of recent production. Most wagons are Southern Railway outline with some Great Western and a few LMS / LNER. Wagons are generally finished to a very high standard; some are realistically weathered, contained in three drawers. (104)
Bachmann/Jouef and Kit Built OO scale railway Engines: Bachmann Lord Nelson 4-6-0 Sir Martin Frobisher, Jouef French 4-8-2 SNCF 241P Express, both boxed and appear unrun. Finecast Southern E5 Tank engine kit boxed and unstarted, Schools Class 4-6-0 boxed but started – with 5 pole motor. Unboxed: Kit built SR green 2-6-0 mogul and tender, Kit built GWR green Pannier Tank 0-6-0, black Pannier Tank 0-6-0, Hornby M7 0-4-4 Tank, 0-6-0 Tank “Southern 2101”, modified/detailed black Hornby R355 0-4-0 Tank, modified/detailed green Hornby 3F 0-6-0 and tender, 4-6-2 Princess Elizabeth and tender, Trix Twin and tender, 0-4-0 and DDT 0-4-0 Shunter both repainted green. Also three other partial and four kit-built non-running (Airfix) models, spare tenders, wheels, bogies etc.. (20+)
A Victorian postage scale set with brass plates, weights and frame on a shaped walnut stand, 12cm high by 22cm long, together with a Victorian lacquered desk standish, a central lidded compartment before a vacant pen tray, decorated with inlaid mother of pearl, painted floral motifs and gilded borders, measuring 15cm x 23cm, together with two wrythen moulded clear glass funnels etc.,
A pair of mid 18th century style upholstered mahogany frame sofas, circa 1900, the undulating backs, scroll arms and seats, with three loose cushions, upholstered in striped old gold velvet, the scale carved shaped aprons and cabriole legs with bell-flower and leaf carved ornament, 191cm wide x 85cm deep x 90cm high.Illustrated
AN 8IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY WILLIAM DOLLOND, LONDON, CIRCA 1860, OWNED BY WALTER GOODSALL, NAVIGATION OFFICER ABOARD THE S.S. GREAT EASTERN CIRCA 1865 the arc signed Dollond London and inscribed Silver above '70' with inset scale divided to 145°, ebonised brass T-frame, vernier with magnifier on horizontal tangent screw adjustment and glass light diffuser, braced index arm, mirrors and seven shades on oxidised frame section, wooden handle and three pin feet, contained within fitted baize-lined keystone box of issue with inset owner's plate inscribed Walter Goodsall , accessories including four sighting tubes and filter -- 11in. (28cm.) wide Provenance: Walter Goodsall to Captain Inch via auction. ~~*~~ Walter Goodsall, Master Mariner (1848-c.1900) went to sea as an apprentice on the Rajah of Cochin in 1863 and, in 1867, joined the Bombay Shipping Company as a Second Mate. His submarine telegraph career began when he was made Third Officer on the Telegraph Construction and Maintenance Company's cable laying ship K angaroo in 1871, laying a cable from Singapore to Hong Kong, and as Second officer on that company's cable laying ship Vanessa he participated in the laying of the duplicate Placentia-St.Pierre-Sydney cable between 1872-73. Late in 1873 he was Third Navigating Officer aboard the Great Eastern , working on the cable from Valentia-Newfoundland. He went on to command other cable ships, including the Chiltern when it was deployed in the Red Sea between 1883-84. His papers are divided between Greenwich and the Public Records Office, Kew.
Ø A 9½IN. RADIUS VERNIER OCTANT BY THOMAS CHRISTIAN, LONDON, CIRCA 1820 signed on the cross bar as per title and addressed for 102 Strand , main ivory scale divided to 100°, vernier on braced brass index arm, mirrors, three shades and pinhole sight, pencil and note plate and three pin feet, contained within fitted keystone box, with correspondence to Greenwich dated 1960 and some sextant instructions priced 10p -- 11in. (28cm.) wide
A FINE 8½IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY WILLIAM CHARLES COX, PLYMOUTH, CIRCA 1825 the lattice frame retaining much original lacquered finish, signed above the vernier COX Plym Dock , inset silver scale divided to 130°, braced index arm with swivelling magnifier, mirrors, seven shades, wooden handle and three pin feet, contained within fitted keystone box of issue with near complete set of accessories, securing hooks and lock -- 14in. (35.5cm.) wide
A 4IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY CARY, LONDON, CIRCA 1893 the oxidised brass T-frame with polished arc signed and inscribed Cary London 1089 , with inset silver scale divided to 150°, vernier with swivel magnifier, mirrors, six shades, pin feet and wooden handle with stand escutcheon, contained within fitted wooden box with accessories including three sighting tubes and the lid inset with test certificate dated 1893 – 7in. (18cm.) diam
A 7IN. RADIUS VERNIER SEXTANT BY C. PLATH, HAMBURG, CIRCA 1925 the ebonised ladder frame with polished arc signed as per title and complete with maker's trade mark to left and numbered 10377 , inset silvered scale divided to 150°, vernier stamped D.R.G.M. 724619 724624 / 25 with quick release clamp, glass glare deflector and swivel magnifier, two mirrors and seven shades, threaded sprung site assembly and wooden handle threaded pin feet, stamped 13 behind main mirror, contained within fitted box of issue with accessories including sighting tubes, mounting assembly, filters and quill-handled brush, with correction certificate inside lid dated 1925 and maker's label, and owner's plate inscribed D. Campbell to front, securing hook and handle -- 12in. (30.5cm.) square
AN IMPROVED MARINE ANEROID COMPENSATED BAROMETER BY H. HUGHES & SON LTD, CIRCA 1930 the 6in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 3428 , with scale reading between 28 to 31 bars with blued steel indicator and gilt setting indicator contained within oxidised brass bulkhead case with key adjustment in lower rim; together with another similar with 4½in. dial (2)
Ø A POCKET BAROMETER BY NEGRETTI & ZAMBRA, LONDON, CIRCA 1890 the 2¼in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 26212 , with blued steel needle, rotating faceplate with reciprocating pin and scale divided to 31, contained in red leather case of issue with plush-lined lid and fob ring; together with another two unsigned in gilt brass cases, one Singer pattern with leather outer case; and a leather-cased ivory thermometer by Adie & Wedderburn, Edinburgh (4)
A FINE THEODOLITE BY DENNERT & PAPE, HAMBURG, CIRCA 1894 constructed in oxidised and lacquered brass, the 11in. telescope with bubble level and circular vernier scale, mounted by A-frames to patinated brass platform signed as per title and numbered 12561 , bubble level to centre, opposing verniers with magnifiers, silvered scales with gilt edging and bevelled glass covers, sprung retention throughout and threaded levelling screw to feet -- 13in. (33cm.) high overall
A FINE UNIVERSAL THEODOLITE BY TROUGHTON & SIMMS LONDON, CIRCA 1900 constructed in lacquered and oxidised brass, the 9in. main tube with rack-and-pinion focussing to objective, mounted to a circular protractor with double bubble level twin verniers and oil lamp transit illumination, secured to A-frame over swivelling platform signed as per title with further vernier scale and bubble levels to tri-form base with adjustable feet -- 15in. (38cm.) high overall; together with a modern period-style electric transit lamp secured to perspex display base
A FINELY CONSTRUCTED AND DETAILED ?IN:1FT SCALE UNRIGGED MODEL OF CAPTAIN COOK’S BARK ENDEAVOUR AS FITTED FOR HIS FIRST VOYAGE OF EXPLORATION, 1768 modelled by M. Gebhardt from plans researched by K.H. Marquardt, the framed hull with lined planking and pinning over a simulated sheathed bottom, ebonised main wale, sweep ports, chain plates with deadeyes and booms, bound anchors with wooden stocks with spares chained behind, decorated stern lights with shutters, the deck replete with fittings including cut-away bowsprit and masts with cleats, catheads, bitts, winch with gilt knightsheads and belfry over, stove pipes, belaying rails, companionways, suite of fully fitted ship's boats in chocks over main hatch with spare spars over, four bilge pumps, capstan, compass box, helm rigged to tiller, swivel guns, tiller platform with rail, stern lantern and other details, mounted to ebonised cradle stand on display base. Overall measurements – 18 x 48in. (46 x 122cm.) ~~*~~ **This lot will be available for viewing at Imperial Road**
AN ATTRACTIVE LATE 19TH CENTURY SCALE MODEL FOR AN ADMIRALTY GALLEY OR GIG the 9in. hull carved from the solid with boxwood gunwales, the interior fitted as appropriate with gratings, seats, thwarts, foot rests, etc., with full complement of five oars and boat hooks, tiller with brass yoke, finished in naval blue with white ensign to either side of bow, mounted to brass supports within temple-topped glazed case with bun feet -- 6 x 13¼in. (15 x 33.5cm.)
A DETAILED CONTEMPORARY SCALE MODEL FOR H.M.PADDLE TUG ESCORT , CIRCA 1896 carved and painted hull with scored decking with polychromed wood and metal fittings as appropriate, twin stayed funnels, central panelled bridge and over-bridge, paddle boxes with fret-cut tops and feathering paddles, forward mast with standing and running rigging and other details, mounted on raised launching blocks within contemporary ebonised case with plate inscribed to front Paddle Tug "Escort" H.M. Dockyard Devonport Fawcett Builders, 1896 -- overall 14 x 26¼ x 8½in. (36 x 66.5 x 21.5cm.) ~~*~~ The iron paddle tug Escort (525 tons) was built by Fawcett of Preston, launched 28th July, 1896, and sold to J.A. White for breaking on 31st May, 1922.
A FINE AND HIGHLY ORIGINAL 1:48 SCALE BUILDER'S MODEL FOR THE LINER S.S. MEXICO , BUILT FOR THE CIA. MEXICANA TRASATLÂNTICA BY ROBERT NAPIER & SONS, GLASGOW, 1884 the 104in. hull carved from laminated pine with Plimsoll marks, oxidised brass anchors with stocks and studded chain, hinged port lids with raising chains, oxidised brass propeller with bolted blades, and finely carved decorative boxwood stern mouldings incorporating company name, the lined boxwood and white decks complete with silvered, gilt and oxidised metal fittings including bitts, bollards, anchor winch, capstan, wood capped and metal deck rails with chains over, wash screen, carved wooden ventilators, coal chute covers, companionways, spare anchors, raised superstructure with open bridge with helm, binnacle, telegraphs, lamps, fire buckets, panelled passenger accommodation, twin raked funnels with stays, safety valve extension pipes and whistle, covered lifeboats in davits, one fully-fitted with cross boards, thwarts and oars, engine room lights, two cranes with weighted chain hooks, a pair of signalling cannons mounted amidships with one further, possibly for life-lines, aft, raked masts the fore and main with yards, standing and running rigging with blocks and tackle, cleats and belaying pins, and many other fine details, mounted on launching blocks within original glazed wooden case with twin builder's plates, mounted on table stand with six turned legs. Overall measurements -- 78 x 116 x 27½in. (198 x 295 x 70cm.); Table -- 29in. (74cm.) high; together with a letter from William Beardmore to J.M. Bowker, dated 3rd September 1925 confirming the model's availability for sale from their premises at £50. ~~*~~ The last of three near-identical sisters all built by Robert Napier & Sons Ltd for the Compãnia Mexicana Trasatlántica in 1883-4, they registered 4,142 tons, measured 400ft with 44ft beam and were powered by a three-cylinder compound engine driving a single screw which could develop 14 knots. Well appointed within for her day, her 98 First Class passengers travelled in a manner that rivalled a modern Cunarder and she had further accommodation for 108 Second and 784 Third Class. Entering service in May 1884 on a route from Vera Cruz to Liverpool via Bermuda, the venture proved too ambitious and by 1887 with mounting losses the Mexico , along with her sisters Oaxaca and Tamaulipas were listed for sale by receivers in Liverpool where all three were sold to the Italian line La Veloce Linea di Navigazione Italiane a Vapore ("The Fast Italian Steam Navigation Line") and Mexico , now re-named Duchessa di Genova, had her funnels painted buff with a red star and successfully plied a route between Genoa and South America until 1901 when she was transferred to the New York run, and was broken up in Genoa in December 1905. In 1889, however, she was one of several ships caught up in what became known as the 'Dresden Affair' - named after the eponymous Norddeutscher Lloyd liner which arrived in Buenos Aires with 1,772 mostly Irish migrants who had been encouraged with assisted travel to emigrate to South America. Her arrival on the 15th February unfortunately coincided with the arrival of the Duchessa di Genova carrying a further 1,000 Italian migrants, and several other smaller steam ships also packed with migrants. With no facilities or accommodation in town, the overwhelmed local authorities were forced to deny disembarkation to the ships and passengers aboard began to develop sickness, malnourishment and dehydration. Suffering was intense and casualities mounted to the extent that immigration programmes were suspended overnight and questions were raised in the House of Commons; many premature deaths were assigned to this incident over the next few years. This lot is available for viewing at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Imperial Road - please see map for details
A RARE 1IN:32FT SCALE WATERLINE MODEL OF H.M.S. HAWKINS , MODELLED BY NORMAN OUGH, 1926 the hull carved from the solid with painted sides and natural deck, carved and painted fittings including capstan, bitts, anchors with painted chains, main and secondary armament, bridge with fire control, masts with radio aerials and signal lanyards, stayed funnels, covered boats in davits, and other details, mounted on raised cloth-covered plinth with maker's plate, name and scale plates, and contained within ebonised wood glazed cover with exhibition label to one corner. Cased measurements -- 6½ x 23½ x 6½in. (16.5 x 60 x 16.5cm.) ~~*~~ Norman Ough (1898-1965) was principal model maker to both the National Maritime Museum and Imperial War Museum and made commissions for many others as well as private clients. A considerable eccentric, he was sometimes found half starved having forgotten to eat for days being so wrapped in his work. His models are considered amongst the finest evocations of the genre, capturing the essential spirit of the ship and, at an age when few, if any short cuts were available, did not see the need to over-crowd detail. This model was presumably a private commission for someone connected to Hawkins , another example of this ship is held in the Imperial War Museum, Catalogue No. MOD1637. H.M.S. Hawkins was one of the five 'Cavendish' class cruisers ordered in 1915. Designed primarily for trade protection, Hawkins was built at Chatham where she was laid down in June 1916. Displacing 9,750 tons (12,190 deep loaded) and measuring 605 feet in length with a 65 foot beam, she could steam at 30 knots and carried a surprisingly heavy main armament of 7-7.5in. guns. Launched in October 1917, she was not completed until after the end of the Great War and her first tour of duty was as flagship to the 5th Light Cruiser Squadron on the China Station where she served from 1919–29. After a spell in the East Indies, she was rearmed in 1939 just in time for active duty in the Second World War during which she initially served as Flagship to Rear Admiral Sir Henry Harwood immediately after the Battle of the River Plate; she was scrapped in 1947.
AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING BRASS PLATE COMMEMORATING THE ATLANTIC SPEED RECORD OF H.M.S. INDOMITABLE, JULY-AUG 1908 WITH THE PRINCE OF WALES ABOARD inscribed with relevant details, list of engineering officers and officers decorated by the king, flanking an engraved ship's crest -- 10 x 12in. (25.5 x 30.5cm.) ~~*~~ An 'Invincible' Class battlecruiser, Indomitable was part of Admiral 'Jacky' Fisher's grand plan to evolve ever-faster lightly-armoured ships to out-gun an enemy with equivalent or superior fire power whilst remaining out of their range. It was a fatally flawed strategy as was repeatedly proven, but before the trials of War exposed their Achilles heels, they were considered to be amongst the most attractive and swift ships of their scale ever built. Indomitable was designed for a service speed of 25kts, but achieved 26.1 on trials. Fitted with two paired sets of Parsons direct drive turbines powered by 31 Babcock & Wilson boilers, she achieved an extraordinary 48,000bhp for three days in a row, averaging 25.3 kts. during a passage of the North Atlantic, an achievement marked for posterity by this lot.
Mixed Lot: early 20th century cased and lacquered brass pocket barometer for 'Murray & Heath - Opticians, 69 Jermyn St - London' of typical drum form with ring suspension and rotating bezel to an engraved and silvered field with scale of 25:31 contained in its original morocco covered case, together with a Dollond - London hydrometer of lacquered and patinated form with ring suspension, various dates and makers (2)
Mid-19th century rosewood and mother of pearl inlaid wheel barometer, Josh Somalvico & Co, 16 Charles St, Hatton Garden, London, the onion top case with waisted neck set with a single scale alcohol thermometer and detailed throughout with birds and foliage to a cast brass bezel enclosing a 30cm printed glass dial (a/f) with scale of 28:31 and with blued steel indicator arm and brass recording arm, height 109cm
Second half of 19th century mahogany and boxwood line inlaid five-dial wheel barometer, B Biola - Norwich, the swan neck pediment (a/f) over a silvered hydrometer and detachable single scale alcohol thermometer to a void (for convex mirror) to a 20cms silvered dial with scale of 31 and signed level, height 97cms
Mid-20th century mahogany cased aneroid wheel barometer, Short & Mason - London, "Stormoguide", case with overhanging cornice to a silvered twin scale alcohol thermometer to a spun brass bezel with bevelled glass enclosing a signed and silvered 16cms dial with scale of 28:31 and further rising/falling instruction and with presentation plaque to base, height 76cms
Early 19th century mahogany and boxwood line inlaid wheel barometer, J Sordelli - London, the case with break arch pediment to a baluster neck set with a single scale silvered alcohol thermometer to a concave cast brass bezel enclosing a 20cm signed and silvered dial with scale of 28:31, height 100cm
Early 19th century mahogany apothecary's cabinet of square form, the hinged cover with carry handle to a compartmentalised interior containing an assortment of clear glass bottles and jars (conditions vary) and further to a drawer to the base containing a clear glass mortar and pestle, four further square section jars, steel and brass hand held scale, width 19cm
Late 19th/early 20th century green painted and iron framed hospital scale, Salters "Albion" Weighing Machine No 214, to weight 20 stone by 1lb, with shaped rectangular platform base with leaf capped and girdled tapering column surmounted by a nickel plated circular bezel enclosing a 24cm painted dial with scale of 0 to 20 stone and with chrome finished indicator hand, height 172cm
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