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Lot 2180

Foreign Coins, British Honduras, Victoria, silver 50 cents, 1901, crowned head to l., rev. value within circle, date below (KM.10), certified and graded by NGC as Mint State 63 Only three other examples graded the same or higher by NGC or PCGS. The Property of Richard Stuart

Lot 1575

British Coins, Isle of Man, James Stanley, 10th Earl of Derby (1702-1736), proof silver halfpenny, 1733, crest, rev. Triskelis, plain edge (Pr.29a; S.7409; KM.4b.1), good very fine

Lot 225

Lot of Four (4) Silver Plate Table Top Items. Includes two wine coolers 5-1/4", one Christofle tumbler 3", one Boulenger tumbler 3-1/2". Boulenger with dent or in Good condition. Shipping $38.00 (estimate $25-$50)

Lot 226

Vintage Murano Glass Bird Candlestick on Silver Base. Old label (p)lata, the base with Italian hallmarks. Loss to tail or in good condition. Measures 8-1/2" H. Shipping $45.00 (estimate $50-$100)

Lot 221

Sterling Silver Tray. Hammered, Gadrooned Rim. Signed 925. Measures 10 Inches Square and Weighs Approx. 10.48 Troy Ounces. Shipping $55.00 (estimate $100-$200)

Lot 162

Ambassador Cutlery Mfg. & CO Sheffield England Sterling Silver Handle Carving Set. Stamped on handle. Good condition. Knife measures 13-3/4" Long, fork measures 10" Long. Shipping $38.00 (estimate $25-$50)

Lot 212

Thirteen (13) Pieces Vintage English Silver Plate Flatware Including Six (6) Each Fish Forks and Fish Knives "English King" style Pattern Together with a Pair of Silver Plate Grape Shears. Signed Unidentified Makers. Pitting to Shears, Surface Wear from Normal Use Otherwise Good Condition. Fork Measures 7 Inches Long. Shipping $38.00 (estimate $25-$50)

Lot 171

Yoel Zidon Sterling Silver "Fiddler on the Roof" on Wooden Base. Stamped. Good condition. Measures 7-1/2" H. Shipping $42.00 (estimate $50-$100)

Lot 25A

Lot of Two Early 19th Century Sterling Silver Mesh Bags. Signed Sterling. Good condition. Larger measures 5-1/2 x 6-1/4". Total weight approx. 10.75 troy ounces. Shipping $35.00 (estimate $150-$200)

Lot 321

Ω A rare French brass inlaid rosewood carriage clock with two-plane 'chaffcutter' escapement Paul Garnier, Paris, circa 1835 The circular eight-day two train movement with two-plane 'chaffcutter' escapement regulated by sprung three-arm monometallic balance set between the plates, the backplate with bell, visible winding clicks and signed PAUL GARNIER, H'LR DU ROI PARIS towards upper left hand margin over number 2207 to centre, the rectangular white enamel dial with blued steel trefoil hands, the rectangular case with hinged gilt brass carrying handle over inset bevelled rectangular t glass within brass foliate scroll and line-strung borders to top, the front with down-sliding glass and double-line decorated surround, the sides inlaid with musical trophies within scroll cartouche and conforming line borders, the rear with lift-out wooden panel, 13cm (5ins) high excluding handle. Paul Garnier is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS as born 1801 and receiving Silver Medals in the Paris Exhibitions of 1827, 34, and 39; and gold medals in 1844 and 49. He worked from various addresses at Rue Taitbout, Paris and died in 1869 leaving the business to his son of the same name who was still exhibiting carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. Paul Garnier is generally credited for being the first maker to essentially standardise the 'petit pendule portative' which was in effect to become the prototype for the archetypal French carriage clock.Cites RegulationsPlease note that this lot (lots marked with the symbol Î© in the printed catalogue) may be subject to CITES regulations when exported from the EU. The CITES regulations may be found at www.defra.gov.uk/ahvla-en/imports-exports/cites

Lot 289

A George III shagreen cased etui of silver mounted drawing instruments George Adams, London, late 18th century The tapered oblong shagreen veneered case with silver clasp button, hinge, collar mounts and caps to top and base, the interior enclosing two silver and steel compass dividers, interchangeable pen/pencil attachments, a silver folding sector signed G. Adams, London, a silver mounted steel parallel ruler and a silver ruler engraved with mathematical plotting and protractor scales signed G. Adams, No. 60 Fleet Street, London , (lacking two accessories) the case 18cm (7ins) high. George Adams senior is recorded in Clifton, Gloria Directory of British Scientific Instrument Makers 1550-1851 as apprenticed to Thomas Heath gaining his Freedom of the Grocers Company in 1733. He worked from several addresses in and around Fleet Street, London until his death in 1772, these include Tycho Brahe's Head, 60 Fleet St. where the business was based from 1738. In 1760 Adams was appointed as Mathematical Instrument Maker to King George III for whom he supplied a vast range of apparatus including items for pneumatic and mechanical experimentation almost all of which survive in The King George III Collection housed in the Science Museum, London. George Adams junior was apprenticed to and succeeded his father working as maker of a full range of instruments including globes from Tycho Brahe's Head, 60 Fleet St. 1772-95. He was succeeded by his widow, Hannah, before the premises was taken over by his brother, Dudley, in 1796.

Lot 252

A group of longcase clock crank winding keys and assorted other clock winders Anonymous, mid 18th century and later Including an unusual Japanese silver and gold inlaid brass winding key; the crank winders all with simple steel handles, (qty).

Lot 174

White, George English Lantern Clocks Antique Collectors Club, Woodbridge 1989, gilt titled blue cloth with dj; with a copies of Loomes, Brian LANTERN CLOCKS & THEIR MAKERS Mayfield Books, Ashbourne 2008, dj; and Bruce, Bill EARLY ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS 1615-1700 exhibition catalogue published by the author, Lewes 2004, silver titled blue card soft binding, (3). Provenance: The horological library of Michael Hurst.

Lot 331

A fine miniature engraved gilt brass and blue champlevé enamel Japonesque carriage timepiece Retailed by Le Roy and Fils, Paris, circa 1880 The eight-day movement with unusual platform incorporating vertical lever escapement set between the plates regulated by horizontal sprung split bimetallic balance, the backplate with engraved signature LE ROY & FILS, 13. 15 PALAIS ROYAL, PARIS and No. 11516 over indistinct BREVETE trademark incorporating anchor and initials P M opposing further stamped number 12657, the circular dial with mid-blue and gilt rosette centre within faux Japanese cartouche numeral chapter ring, with blued steel hands set within bevelled convex-glazed gilt bezel, the mid blue enamel and gilt brass case with pierced hinged tied loop handle applied via quatrefoil fleur-de-lys strapwork boss onto the rectangular case decorated with stork and dragonfly inhabited stylised foliage, the rear with hinged door and the rounded angles applied with pierced leafy trefoil mounts to all four corners, 7cm (2.75ins) high. The stamped anchor trademark incorporating the initials P M to the backplate of the current lot is probably that of the maker of the movement who, as far as the cataloguer is aware, remains unidentified (although details in its execution suggests that it is possibly Swiss made). A closely related model using silver as the base metal for the case was sold at Bonhams, Bond Street, London in their sale of Fine Clocks 6th July 2016 (lot 134) for £2,000. The firm of 'Le Roy & Fils' can be traced back to 1785 when the business was founded by Basille Charles Le Roy at 60 Galerie de Pierre, Palais Royal, Paris. During the Revolutionary years the firm relocated to 88 Rue de L'Egalite before finally settling at Galerie Montpensier, 13 and 15 Palais Royal. In 1828 Basille Charles died leaving the business to his son, Charles-Louis, who continued producing clocks signed 'Le Roy & Fils' until 1845 when the firm was sold to his former employee Casimir Halley Desfontaines; who was in-turn succeeded by his son M. George Halley Desfontaines in 1883. In 1888 M. George Halley died leaving the business to his brother Jules Halley who then took-in as partner Louis Leroy (apparently no relation to the founders of the firm). In 1899 the firm left the Palais Royal and moved to Boulevard de La Madeleine from where it continued trading in the hands of various successors well into the twentieth century.

Lot 320

A rare French gilt brass carriage clock with two-plane 'chaffcutter' escapement Paul Garnier, Paris, circa 1840 The eight-day two train movement with two-plane 'chaffcutter' escapement and three-arm monometallic balance set between the plates and striking the hours on a bell mounted to the backplate signed on an applied plaque PAUL GARNIER, A PARIS towards upper left hand corner and stamped P.G., Brevete over serial number 514 to centre, the rectangular engine-turned silvered brass Roman numeral dial with radial design to centre within chapter ring and 'watered-silk' infill incorporating vacant signature plaque to lower margin and with Breguet style blued steel moon hands, the gilt brass one-piece caddy moulded case with hinged slender baton handle above upward sliding front glass for winding, on cavetto moulded skirt base with inset rounded angles, (in neglected, unrestored condition), 14.5cm (5.75ins) high excluding handle. Paul Garnier is recorded in Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS as born 1801 and receiving Silver Medals in the Paris Exhibitions of 1827, 34, and 39; and gold medals in 1844 and 49. He worked from various addresses at Rue Taitbout, Paris and died in 1869 leaving the business to his son of the same name who was still exhibiting carriage clocks in the Paris Exhibition of 1889. Paul Garnier is generally credited for being the first maker to essentially standardise the 'petit pendule portative' which was in effect to become the prototype for the archetypal French carriage clock. The current lot with its 'chaffcutter' escapement, engine turned 'watered-silk' dial and squat one-piece case with wooden block insert to underside can be firmly identified as a 'Series I' carriage clock by Garnier as identified by Allix (see Allix, Charles and Bonnert, Peter CARRIAGE CLOCKS pages 56-7).

Lot 314

A brass Bell Pattern No. 1 sextant Heath and Company Limited, London, late 19th century The elaborate bell-pierced frame with pivoted arm mounted with mirror opposing hinged magnification lens over aperture for reading the silver inset brass Vernier scale signed Heath & Co. Ltd., Crayford. London, and engraved with owner s name E.W. Sinclair. R.N., with two sets of hinged filters, brass sighting tube and wooden grip to rear of frame, the fitted mahogany box with various accessories and paper test certificate inscribed National Physical Laboratory, KEW OBSERVATORY... dated April 1904 applied to a maker s card to the interior of lid, the exterior with shaped brass name plate engraved E.W. Sinclair R.N. to top and ivorine plaque inscribed BELL PATTERN, No. 1, SEXTANT over recessed carrying handle to right hand side, the box 28cm (11ins) wide. The firm of Heath and Company was founded in 1845 by George Heath in Erith, Kent. He specialised in supplying instruments to the maritime trade as was succeeded by his sons Frederick Thomas and George William on his death in 1872. By 1900 the firm had expanded to become one of the most prolific manufacturers of nautical and surveying instruments and had adopted the 'Hezzanith' trade name; in 1926 the business was amalgamated with W.F. Stanley of London.

Lot 339

A rare limited edition domestic scale replica of the Bluewater Planisphere timepiece John Smith and Sons, Derby, to a design by Eric Kuhne and Associates, 1999 The mains-driven electric movement with 15 inch circular dial incorporating rotating silver on blue celestial projection disc annotated with the principal heavenly bodies and constellations set behind fixed elliptical mask revealing a simulation of the visible night sky for a given time of the year, the outer margin of the rotating celestial disc annotated with the months of the year with divisions for each day allowing the date to be read via a triangular pointer at six o clock, the outer margin with fixed silver on white narrow Arabic numeral chapter ring with dot minute markers, with canted mask and chrome finish moon hands set within stainless steel circular surround applied with engraved metal plate inscribed Bluewater, 16th March 1999, Designed by Eric Kuhne Associates, Manufactured by John Smith & Sons Derby, England, Limited Edition : 1 of 15 to lower edge, the rear with time and calendar adjustment screws, 43.5cm (17ins) diameter overall; with original packaging. The current lot is a domestic scale slightly simplified version of the large public timepiece supplied by John Smith & Sons, Derby for the Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, Kent, installed on the 16th March 1999.

Lot 274

A quantity of pewter & silver plated items

Lot 352

A mixed lot including costume jewellery, vesta case, clay pipes, teapot & silver sugar tongs etc.

Lot 361

A quantity of coins including commemorative crowns, silver proof & copper etc.

Lot 240

An eastern copper bowl with spout a pottery bird & silver plate candlestick

Lot 351

6 silver handled knives & a quantity of cutlery including cased sets

Lot 11

A collection of silver plate items, mainly toast racks

Lot 447

A Victorian silver plated teapot, cased set of butter knives & silver plated tureen with lid & liner

Lot 330

2 white metal bangles & 2 white metal bracelets including silver

Lot 23

A well engineered 5 inch gauge model of a 0-6-0 side tank locomotive Albert , built to the design 'Butch' by LBSC. The silver soldered, super-heated, copper boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, water sight-glass, regulator, safety valve and other usual fittings. Chassis with twin outside cylinders, Walschaert s valve gear and Stephenson s reverse gear, eccentric driven oil pump from axle, lubricating system with associated pipework, hand feed water pump to tender, brakes, whistle and cylinder drains. The model finished in red and black livery with polished brass boiler bands, brass framed porthole windows to cab, fitted steps and hand-irons with LMS to side tanks. Name plate Albert to cab side. Locomotive length 73cm. Cab width 25cm. The locomotive is sold together with a driving trolley in the form of a goods wagon with metal straps, rivet-work and drivers foot rests. Driving trolley 86cm by 36cm including foot rests. The locomotive was bought from Christie's in the spring of 1981.

Lot 25

A well engineered model of a 7 1/4 inch gauge Great Western Railway 0-4-2 side tank locomotive No 5800, the silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including steam pressure gauge, water sight-glass, regulator and other usual fittings. The chassis with twin inside cylinders and Stephenson s valve gear, fitted brakes, hand operated water feed pump fitted to side tank and sanding gear. The model finished in traditional green and black livery with detailed rivet-work, fitted steps, hand rails, lamp irons, vacuum hose, tool box and cab side number plate. Length 116cm. Cab width 34cm. Height 48cm. No current boiler history available.

Lot 9

A 3 1/2 inch gauge model of a 4-2-2 Stirling Single Great Northern Railway tender locomotive No 1 , built by award winning builder the late Mr A J Bodily of Northamptonshire. The silver soldered super-heated copper boiler with cab fittings including regulator, pressure gauge, sight-glass, direction control, cab operated cylinder drain cocks and smoke box door. The chassis with twin outside cylinders, Stephenson s internal valve gear, brakes and water pump. The six wheel tender with suspension, hand feed pump, steps, hand-rails and couplings, brakes, simulated coal panel and sign-written GNR . The model finished in traditional green lined livery with fitted handrails, steps, lamp irons and couplings. Brass builders plaque A J Bodily 1978 Cogenhoe . Total length 101cm. Cab width 14cm. Past boiler history: Boiler Identification No. N47-80-47. Northern Association of Model Engineers Boiler Test Certificate No. 47/0. Dated 10th of June 1991. Test pressure 160 psi. Working pressure 80 psi. Awards: This model was awarded The Clarkson Cup at the 1st Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition. Leicester 1978. 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 warrantees as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.

Lot 12

A well engineered 3 1/2 inch gauge model of a 4-6-0 tender locomotive No 6109 Royal Engineer , the silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, sight-glass, regulator and other usual fittings. The chassis with twin outside cylinders,Walschaert's valve gear, fluted motion, injector, brakes, safety valves and whistle. The model finished in dark red and black lined livery with locomotive name plate 'Royal Engineer' to splasher, smoke deflectors, rivet-work, fitted steps and hand rails. The six wheel tender with fitted hand operated water pump and spring suspension. Length 123 cm. Cab width 18cm. No boiler history available.

Lot 26

A rare and well engineered 7 ¼ inch gauge model of a LNWR 4-4-0 Class 'George the Fifth' tender locomotive No 5000 Coronation , believed to have been built from Bassett Lowke castings and restored by George Swift in 1989 with copper boiler replaced and fitted by Swindon Boilers. The model was totally re-built by Mr R S Hammond of Basingstoke between 1992 and 1994. It is believed the locomotive originally ran at the garden railway at Gunton. North Walsham. The silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, water sight gauge with drains, regulator, direction control, safety valve, brake and other usual fittings. The chassis having twin inside cylinders 1 ¾ bore by 3 stroke with Joy valve gear, injectors and lubricating system. The model finished in black lined livery with cab-side number plate, 'Coronation' name plate and hand painted gartered crests to each side of six wheel tender. Fitted hand-rails, steps, vacuum hose, detailed rivet-work and cushion driver's seat. Total length 130cm. Boiler history: Boiler Identity No SB 107. No current boiler history available. Passed boiler history from the 1990 s to 2016 available for inspection at the auction rooms on view days. 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 guarantee s or warrantee s as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.

Lot 22

A well engineered 5 inch gauge model of a 0-6-0 side tank locomotive, built by the late Mr F Tucker of Ashford in 1986 from the LBSC s design Gert . The silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including boiler and cylinder pressure gauges, sight-glass, regulator, lever operated fire doors, vacuum gauge, whistle, reserve gear, steam brakes, hand operated brake, water feed by twin weir pump, injector, hand pump and twin safety valves. The chassis with twin outside cylinders having cylinder drain cocks and Stephenson s internal valve gear, fluted motion and oil feed via two large ratchet pumps. The model finished in British Railways black lined livery with crests to side tanks and fitted with steps, handrails, rivet-work and lamp irons. Length 84cm. Cab width 23cm. The model comes complete with carrying cradle. No current boiler history available. Steamed in the past.

Lot 20

A very rare exhibition quality 5 inch gauge model of the British Railways Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 tender locomotive No 92024, built to the Franco Crosti boiler design of which only 10 where built at Crewe in 1955. All ten went to Wellingborough shed 15A. This model is as the locomotive was originally built with no later alterations or re-building. The model built by Mr B G Aldred of Peterborough over a 30 year period together with a sister Locomotive No.92184 also being offered for sale in this auction. The locomotive fitted with a silver soldered copper boiler with super-heater, twin injectors fitted, cab backhead fittings include twin water gauges, pressure and other scaled gauges, lever-operated sliding firehole doors, glazed windows, simulated planked cab floor, checker plate-work, drivers seats, brake and blower valves, screw reverser. Chassis with twin outside cylinders having piston valves operated by Walschaert's gear, cab operated drain cocks, fluted motion - work and ratchet lubrication. A BR1-B type 4725 gallon six wheel tender with coal division, riveted tank, fitted folding side doors, hand brake, steps, hand rails, lamp irons, rear ladder, leaf spring suspension, couplings, connection hoses and vacuum hoses. The model is finely finished in British Railways black livery with British Railways emblem on the tender. Detailed rivet-work, fitted steps, hand rails, coupling and vacuum hoses. Length 180cm. Cab width 24cm. Boiler History: No boiler history available. The model comes together with a photographic history folder of the locomotive and boiler being built.The boiler was tested by the owner when built but the model has never been steamed. The original boilers were designed in the 1930 s by Attilio Franco and Dr Piero Crosti. The British Railways BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for British Railways by Robert Riddles. The Class 9F was the last in a series of standardized locomotive classes designed for British Railways during the 1950s, and was intended for use on fast, heavy freight trains over long distances. It was one of the most powerful steam locomotive types ever constructed in Britain, and successfully performed its intended duties. The class earned a nickname of 'Spaceships', due to its size and shape. At various times during the 1950s the 9Fs worked passenger trains with great success, indicating the versatility of the design, sometimes considered to represent the ultimate in British steam development. Several experimental variants were constructed in an effort to reduce costs and maintenance, although these met with varying degrees of success. The total number built was 251, production being shared between Swindon (53) and Crewe Works (198). This Locomotive No 92024 was built in Crewe and went to Wellingborough shed 15A. The chimney is blocked off in these Locomotives. The last of the class, 92220 Evening Star , was the final steam locomotive to be built by British Railways, in 1960. Withdrawals began in 1964, with the final locomotives removed from service in 1968. Several examples have survived into the preservation era in varying states of repair, including Evening Star .

Lot 15

A well engineered 3 1/2 inch gauge model of a Black Five 4-6-0 tender locomotive No 45158 Glasgow Yeomanry , the silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, water sight glass, regulator, screw reverse, lever operated drain cocks, clack valve, steam whistle, twin safety valves, injector and blower The six wheel tender with spring suspension and hand operated water feed pump. The model finished in British Railways lined black livery with fitted steps, hand rails, vacuum hose and detail rivet-work. Length 125cm. Cab width 17cm. No boiler history available.

Lot 10

An exhibition quality model of a 3 1/2 inch gauge WWI 2-6-2 side tank locomotive, No.1227, built to 1 3/4 inch to the foot scale based on the American Loco Company two foot gauge 1917 design for service in World War I working in France behind the trenches by The Royal Engineers, built by Mr Sayer of Sussex between 2004 and 2009 and based on the Mountaineer design by Don Young, with silver soldered copper round top boiler, fittings including water sight glass, ratchet lever operated regulator, pressure gauge, safety valves, direction control lever, cab control drain cocks to cylinders, hand feed pump, steam brakes and hand brake to all driving wheels, clack and blow-down valves, chassis details including twin outside cylinders 1 1/2 inch by 2 1/4 inch stroke with Walschaert's valve gear to slide valves, planked flooring to cab and cab operated whistle, injector and ratchet type mechanical oiler system, fitted with steps, handrails and lamp irons in World War I livery having cab sides plates American Loco Corporation 57110 1917 , 102cm long, the cab 30cm wide. Boiler history: Boiler supplied by Western Steam Boilers of Bridgwater, Somerset, purchased on 5th July 2004. Model completed in 2009. Hydraulic test pressure 170 psi. Working pressure 85 psi. Southern Federation of Model Engineering Societies Hydraulic test certificate No.SF113394. Expired on 23rd January 2013. Along with other history and steam test certificates. 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 warrantees as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition. A great deal of research was carried out in the building of this historic and unique model, including information supplied by the Imperial War Museum, Royal Engineers Museum, The Royal Logistic Corps Museum and The National Railway Museum.

Lot 19

An exhibition quality 5 inch gauge model of the British Railways Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 tender locomotive No 92184, built by Mr B G Aldred of Peterborough over a 30 year period together with a sister locomotive No.92024 also being offered for sale in this auction. The locomotive fitted with a silver soldered copper boiler with super-heater, twin injectors fitted, cab backhead fittings include twin water gauges, pressure and other scaled gauges, lever-operated sliding firehole doors, glazed windows, simulated planked cab floor, checker plate-work, drivers seats, brake and blower valves, screw reverser. Chassis with twin outside cylinders having piston valves operated by Walschaert's gear, cab operated drain cocks, fluted motion work and ratchet lubrication. A BR1-F type 5625 gallon six wheel tender with riveted tank, fitted folding side doors, hand brake, steps, hand rails, lamp irons, rear ladder, leaf spring suspension, couplings, connection hoses and vacuum hoses. The model is finely finished in British Railways black livery with British Railways emblem on the tender. Smoke deflectors, detailed rivet-work, fitted steps, hand rails, coupling and vacuum hoses. Length 180cm. Cab width 24cm. Boiler history: No boiler history available. The model comes together with photographic history folder of locomotive and boiler being built. The boiler was tested by the owner when built but the model has never been steamed. The British Railways BR Standard Class 9F 2-10-0 is a class of steam locomotive designed for British Railways by Robert Riddles. The Class 9F was the last in a series of standardized locomotive classes designed for British Railways during the 1950s, and was intended for use on fast, heavy freight trains over long distances. It was one of the most powerful steam locomotive types ever constructed in Britain, and successfully performed its intended duties. The class earned a nickname of 'Spaceships', due to its size and shape. At various times during the 1950s the 9Fs worked passenger trains with great success, indicating the versatility of the design, sometimes considered to represent the ultimate in British steam development. Several experimental variants were constructed in an effort to reduce costs and maintenance, although these met with varying degrees of success. The total number built was 251, production being shared between Swindon (53) and Crewe Works (198). This locomotive No 92184 was built in Swindon and went to shed 34E in 1958 being one of the first double chimney examples. The last of the class, 92220 Evening Star , was the final steam locomotive to be built by British Railways, in 1960. Withdrawals began in 1964, with the final locomotives removed from service in 1968. Several examples have survived into the preservation era in varying states of repair, including Evening Star .

Lot 21

A well engineered 5 inch gauge model of a 2-6-2 Firefly side tank locomotive No 5556, the silver soldered copper super-heated boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, water sight-glass, regulator and other usual fittings. The chassis with twin outside cylinders, Stephenson s internal valve gear, fluted motion, sanding gear, brakes, oiler system and fitted whistle. The model finished in Great Western green and black livery with detailed rivet-work, steps and hand rails. Length 102cm. Cab width 26cm. No boiler history available.

Lot 17

A fine exhibition quality model of a 5 inch gauge Great Central Railway Robinson Class 11F Director 4-4-0 tender locomotive No 505 Ypres , built by Steam Age in 1973 with paintwork by the famous award winning model engineer Louis Raper of Failsworth, nr Manchester (documented in cab interior). He was a close friend of Harry Powell and painted all the famous locomotives built by Harry Powell. The silver soldered copper boiler with fittings including pressure gauge, twin sight-glasses, regulator, clack, direction control lever and lever operated fire doors. The chassis with twin inside cylinders and Stephenson s valve gear, drain cocks, ratchet oiler, whistle, and brake. The six wheel tender with fitted hand operated water feed pump, hand brake, leaf suspension, fitted steps, hand rails, lamp irons and vacuum hose. The model finished in traditional Great Central Railways lined green, black and red livery painted by Louis Rapier with polished bright-work and fitted hand-rails, steps, lamp irons, vacuum hose, couplings, detailed rivet-work, glazed windows and simulated plank flooring to cab. Total Length 159 cm. Cab width 23 cm. No boiler history available. The model has been on display for many years. The Great Central Railway Class 11F or Improved Director Class is a class of 4-4-0 locomotive designed by John G. Robinson for passenger work. The LNER classified them as Class D11 from 1923. They were based on the earlier GCR Class 11E "Director" class (LNER D10). Locomotive Number 506 Butler-Henderson is in preservation but is no longer running.

Lot 10

Taxidermy: A Large Framed Collection of 70 Various British Butterflies, to include: Monarch, Painted Lady, Red Admiral, Purple Emperor, Peacock, Marbled White, White Admiral, Clouded Yellow, Pale Clouded Yellow, Swallow Tail (Papilio machaon), Silver-Washed Fritillary, Duke of Burgundy Fritillary, etc, enclosed within a glazed picture frame style case, 60.5cm by 5.5cm by 76cm.

Lot 304

INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF POSTMASTERS COLLECTION OF MEDALLIC FIRST DAY COVERS in two special albums, 72 All World Covers, each with a limited edition proof sterling silver medal.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Lot 193

VICTORIAN TWO STONE TWIST RING. The old cut diamonds set in silver mounts on a yellow metal band. Ring size L&1/2.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Lot 260

SET OF SIX CAULDON CHINA COFFEE CANS AND SAUCERS on a cobalt blue ground with gilt foliate and geometric decoration with silver mounts and scroll handle, by James Dixon, Sheffield, 1948, together with a set of six silver hallmarked coffee spoons in original fitted oak case with gilt beaded decoration. Green printed marks to base.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Evidence of crazing to some of the pieces, silver mounts are slightly tarnished overall, rather grubby in places, but no obvious chips, cracks or restoration, some of the gilt beading is loose from the side of the casing, but present and inside box.

Lot 166

PAIR OF SILVER TAPERING CANDLESTICKS, raised on lemon shaped bases with egg and dart design rim, (loaded), Sheffield, 1913, 22.5cm high. (2)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Hall marks a little rubbed, stems slightly misshapen, as are the sconces, surface wear and scratches also.

Lot 167

LATE 19TH CENTURY SILVER INDO-CHINESE RECTANGULAR CIGARETTE BOX, overall decorated with figures, elephants, animals, and having engraved dragons to base, 16cm long x 9.5cm x 6.5cm high. (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Some dinks and dents in places. Box shuts but lifts up so doesn't close perfectly. Very tarnished inside. Appears complete. Approximate weight is 14oz.

Lot 305

INTERNATIONAL GEOGRAPHICAL UNION COLLECTION OF THE GREAT EXPLORERS MEDALLIC COMMEMORATIVE COVERS in two special albums, 50 All World Covers, each with a sterling silver medal.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT)

Lot 163

FOUR PIECE SILVER MATCHED TEA AND COFFEE SET comprising: teapot; coffee pot; twin handled sucrier and cream jug, all raised on four bun feet, mixed hallmarks, Birmingham and Chester. 37 Troy oz approx. 21cm high the tallest piece. (4)(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Mixed hallmarks as catalogued, surface wear, scratches, minor dings, as expected, no obvious major problems, hallmarks a little rubbed in places.

Lot 161

GEORGE V PIERCED SILVER EPERGNE with large central stem surrounded by three scroll and tulip design branches, raised on nine sided base, London, 1912, 30 Troy ozs approx. 34.5cm high.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Some damage and repairs particularly to one of the branches, near the rim, surface wear and scratches as expected, some soldering and repairs evident, hallmarks rubbed in certain areas, slightly misshapen also in certain places.

Lot 10

LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY EBONISED TWO TRAIN, GILT METAL MOUNTED, BRACKET CLOCK, having step pediment with Classical figure above arched case with arched aperture, flanked by foliate gilt metal mounts, gilt metal finials, on a step base with foliate gilt metal mask mount on scrolled foliate feet. The face with silver chapter ring, having Roman numerals and being marked: J.W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, London, German made, strike/silent and slow/fast dials, two train brass plate movement striking on two gongs. 57cm high approx. With key and pendulum.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: In good overall condition considering age, minor nicks and wear, all metal mounts are in place, not tested.

Lot 162

PAIR OF EARLY 19TH CENTURY PIERCED IRISH SILVER CIRCULAR WINE COASTERS, having wooden bases, overall decorated with hunting scenes including: rifle; birds; hounds amongst foliage, scrollwork and berries, both with vacant cartouche, hallmarked with maker's mark: J.W.,probably John West, c. 1805. Both have hand engraved dates to inner rim, one reading: 6.11.12. 13cm diameter, 7cm high. (2) (B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: Both in good overall condition with no obvious major damage to silver, or losses. Surface wear, minor dings, slightly misshaped as expected with age. No hallmarks apart from maker's mark: J.W. Wooden bases are scratched and a little worn.

Lot 222

CASE COLLECTION OF WESTMINSTER 1 OZ FINE SILVER EAGLE $1 COINS from various years, in fitted three section coin case with certificates of authenticity. 37 coins.(B.P. 24% incl. VAT) CONDITION REPORT: All appearing overall in very good condition.

Lot 426

A silver cigarette case with engine turned decoration

Lot 106

A case pair of Victorian circular silver salts on ball feet, with blue glass liners and matching spoons, Birmingham 1888, a pair of Edwardian cruet pots in the form of cooking pots, Birmingham 1904, a coin salt spoon and one other salt spoon, 99.4g

Lot 389

A JVC compact VHS camcorder GR-AX270 with instructions, together with ebonized elephants, mixed metalware to include silver plate, various glass decanters and miscellaneous items

Lot 296

A small selection of silver plate to include a pierced decorated dish, a tray, servers and a small jug

Lot 456

Mixed cutlery to include silver handled fruit knives

Lot 382

Three silver vesta cases

Lot 376

A group of Mexican silver items to include cruet pots and a Mexican leaf brooch

Lot 286

Mixed silver plate to include an ice bucket having lion mask and ring handles

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