13th Jul, 2024 14:00 GMT/BST
The Summer Transport Sale
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Foden Compound Colonial Traction Engine 2" Scale Model
finely constructed with highly detailed scale controls, with makers plate 'By Royal Letter Patent No.964', Clean Boiler Out time gauge with 14" diameter driving wheels, 8 3/4" flywheel, overall length 39", 99cm
Designed by model builder Mr Charles Reginald Gee from drawings obtained from the Foden works at Sandbach in 1938. The model was completed in 1957 in an unpainted form and in 1982 work to correct a few minor details and was then painted, this was finished in 1985.
Sold for £5,800
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Auction: The Summer Transport Sale, 13th Jul, 2024
An array of classic and vintage cars and motorcycles will be coming under the hammer in Tennants Auctioneers’ Summer Transport Sale on 13th July, along with intricately made live steam and models, and automobilia from car mascots to antique enamel signage.
Leading the sale are a selection of cars including a 1979 Austin Morris Pick-Up (estimate: £9,500-£10,500 all figures exclude buyer’s premium) and a 1951 MG (estimate: £7,000-8,000). Highlights of the motorcycle section include a 1932 Rudge Whitworth Motorcycle (estimate: £6,000-8,000), and a c.1968 Triumph T120R (estimate: £4,500-5,000).
Viewing
Sunday 7th July - Friday 12th July 11am-4pm, and morning of sale from 8am
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