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WWI "Old Contemptibles" medal trio together with related badges and paperwork. Sapper J.A Smith, Royal Engineers 13049. Trio comprises: 1914 Star (Mons Star) with clasp, 1914-18 War Medal and Victory Medal. Also Princess Mary gift tin, Old Contemptibles Association pin badge, Royal Engineers cap badge, Services rendered pin badge & R.E. enamel pin badge. Paperwork includes Honourable Discharge certificate, a red Army Reserve folder, certificate of Discharge, 1914 Star entitlement letter, testimonial by officer slip for services rendered badge, pensions slips, post service carpenters tools receipts and family "In Memoriam" cards.
An exhibition quality 10 ¼ inch gauge model of the Great Western Railway Star Class 4-6-0 live steam tender locomotive ‘Polar Star’ No. 4005, The model built by the late David Curwen, circa 1989. The steel boiler with cab fittings including pressure gauge, sight-glass, regulator, direction control, lever operated firebox doors, oiler system, vacuum control, drivers seats and simulated wooden plank flooring. Fitted hand brake. The chassis with twin outside cylinders and twin inside cylinders, Henry Greenly’s modified piston valves, fluted motion and fitted axle pump. The six wheel tender with Great Western Railway print and crest, fitted water cocks, tools boxes and other detailing.The model finished in traditional green and black lined livery with name plates and cab-side number plates, detailed river-work, steps, hand-rails, lamp irons and lamps. Locomotive length 250cm. Tender length 141cm. Locomotive width 56cm. Cab height 90cm. This locomotive will be sold together with a folder containing further details and some of its past history.Provenance: The Lord Braybrooke Collection, Audley End, Saffron WaldenPolar Star is a unique locomotive in the miniature railway world as it is the only example of a fine scale, exhibition quality, 10 ¼ gauge locomotive built by David Curwen. This locomotive has had little use and has been on display in the Audley End estate offices for most of its life.Boiler History: Past Boiler Records. No current Hydraulic test certificate or steam test.The boiler was built by Mr P Lewis of ‘Wellaway’, Close Lane, Marstone, Devizes. Wiltshire. and completed on the 21st of June 1988 during construction of the locomotive by the late David Curwen. Boiler Number 88/6. Drawings Number 4891. Report of Examination dated the 2nd of September 1988 from SGS Inspection Services Ltd., Instat Division, 329-331, London Road, Camberley, Surrey. GU15 3HQ. Report number 36/823A Conducted on instructions from The Hon. Robin Neville, Audley End. Hydraulic test pressure 200 psi. Working test pressure 125 psi. Report signed by Mr C J Cheater and dated 2nd September 1988. These records will be available for inspection at the auction house 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 warranty as to the safety of the boilers or their present condition.
A Circa 1870's to 1880's Ivory Brisé Fan, of fontange form, the fifteen inner sticks plain, the upper guard elaborately carved in high relief with harvesting tools, including a scythe, rake, corn sickle. Ivory loop. Possibly German or Austrian. Guard length 5.5 inches or 14cm. Height at tallest point 8.75 inches or 22cm Purchased at an Antiques fair in 1977.Good. No losses noted.

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