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Internet Auction - September 2005

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BR(W) Totem TORQUAY
BR(W) unflanged double sided black & white totem "TORQUAY"  from the South Devon seaside station. These totems are unique as this was the only station equipped with the plastic variety. Plenty of marks from use & bracket marks to show how it was hung. (There is a picture in Dave Brennand’s excellent book of this or a similar totem in situ on the station).

£660
Sold
2 Cast Iron CABSIDE 8782
GWR Cast iron cabside "8782" from a 5700 class 0-6-0 pannier tank built in 1933. The front has been attractively restored – the back is in primer.
Not Sold
3 BR(NE) Station Sign FOOTPATH FOR PEDESTRIANS ONLY
BR(NE) flanged enamel station sign "FOOTPATH FOR PEDESTRIANS ONLY……." Referring to the LNER act of 1933.  A rare & interesting sign with a lot of words for your money! Good colour & reasonable shine with a few well-matched repairs – 24" X 24".
£150
Sold
4 BR(M) Totem (FF) WALLASEY GROVE ROAD
BR(M) Fully flanged totem "WALLASEY GROVE ROAD" from the suburban station across the river from Liverpool. Some damage to the flange holes & a well matched chip repair in the top & bottom panel, but good colour & shine & overall very presentable.
£410
Sold
5 BR(M) Enamel Sign WAY OUT PLEASE SHOW TICKETS
BR(M) flanged enamel station sign " WAY OUT " with below in smaller capital letters "PLEASE SHOW TICKETS" . A couple of edge repairs but good colour & shine with slight face scuffing – manageable at 30" x 12".
 
Not Sold
6 Underground Glass Station Direction Plates
Three London Underground glass plates that were used to direct passengers to main line stations. Black background "FOLLOW THE ARROW" – 26" x 3.5" Blank 6" x 4" & "EUSTON" brown background with diagonal arrow – 6" x 4". All formed with 2 glass plates that were backlit. All in good condition. (3)
Not Sold
7 BR(S) Enamel Sign PLEASE SHOW TICKETS
BR(S) unflanged enamel station sign "PLEASE SHOW TICKETS". Unrestored with one dink centre right just touching the letters. Good colour & shine – 16" x 10".
£25
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8 Underground Frieze Panel NORTHERN LINE
Enamel LT Underground frieze panel "NORTHERN LINE", with black edge strips & Northern line in target. Good condition with minor edge chips only - good colour & shine – 26" x 9".
£25
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9 BR(E) Totem (HF) UPTON PARK
BR(E) Half flanged Totem "UPTON PARK" from the London station between West Ham & East Ham with football connections. The totem, which had no face chips but was rather faded, has been re enamel sprayed to look very good. A very rare totem having had only one outing in auction in 1994.
£960
Sold
10 BR(S) 12" Station Clock
BR(S) 12" dial fusee movement roundhead wall clock with the 24 hour face marked John Walker, 1, South Molton Street, London 6738. The clock, which has been serviced & had the case sympathetically restored, is in full working order & was obtained by the vendor from East Grinstead station.
Withdrawn
11 BR(M) Station Sign TICKETS & ENQUIRIES
BR(M) flanged enamel station sign "TICKETS & ENQUIRIES". One face repair near the left edge – otherwise excellent with superb colour & shine. A very displayable small sign at 18" x 12".
Not Sold
12 Underground Frieze Panel CENTRAL LINE
Enamel LT Underground frieze panel "CENTRAL LINE", with red edge strips & Central line in target. Good condition with two repairs on the red border at the bottom- good colour & shine – shorter version at 18" x 9".
£50
Sold
13 Southern Railway Station TARGET BLACKHEATH
SR enamel TARGET "BLACKHEATH" from the Kent station on the Bexley Heath line from Lewisham. In totally ex station condition with some chipping around the screw holes & rust staining on the face.
£230
Sold
14 Southern Railway Station TARGET KIDBROOKE
SR enamel TARGET "KIDBROOKE" from the next station to Blackheath. In ex station condition very similar to the previous lot. A rare target not previously in auction.
Not Sold
15 Underground Frieze Panel HOLLOWAY ROAD
LT Underground frieze panel "HOLLOWAY ROAD" with blue edge bands to signify the Piccadilly line. Minor chips by a couple of screw holes otherwise very good condition – 65" x 9".
£50
Sold
16 BR(E) Totem (HF) UPNEY
BR(E) Half Flanged totem "UPNEY" from the East London station near Dagenham. The totem has been resprayed & this has partly chipped off to reveal a rather faded surface underneath. A low reserve makes this very obtainable & it could be improved.
£380
Sold
17 Underground Target Enamel TOOTING BROADWAY
LT Underground rectangular white enamel with target  "TOOTING BROADWAY". Excellent condition with minor edge chipping only – excellent colour & shine - 25" square.
£50
Sold
18 SR Station Sign WAITING ROOM
SR unflanged enamel station sign "WAITING ROOM". Unrestored with a few small face & edge chips but good colour & some shine.
£35
Sold
19 Good Year Tyres Advertising Sign
Enamel advertising sign "GOOD YEAR FARM TYRES" diamond shaped in good used condition. 48" x 26" overall.
Not Sold
20 BR(S) Enamel Sign DON’T TOUCH CONDUCTOR RAILS
Fully titled BR enamel warning sign red on white "DANGER DON’T TOUCH CONDUCTOR RAILS". Good unrestored condition with minor edge chipping & slightly scuffed – good colour & shine – 12.5" x 10".
£30
Sold

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