25th Jul, 2024 10:30
The Summer Fine Sale
A Maxwell Hemmens 1" scale model of a Showman's Traction Engine.
Finely detailed of copper construction, the main body in maroon with blue and yellow line edge detail. Sunshine yellow painted wheel felloes and spokes, encircled by solid rubber-tread tyres.
A wooden, sky-blue painted canopy affixed to main body on twisted supports.
Smooth-moving throttle, steering wheel and brake lever, 80 lbf/in² pressure gauge.
Auxillary belt-driven dynamo to power front headlights and removable chimney extension.
Small name-plaque to rear, engraved 'Albert Smith, Ormesby' and embossed boiler cover, 'Maxell Hemmens PSM'
Dimensions approximately: 27.5cm x 55cm
Sold for £1,250
A Maxwell Hemmens 1" scale model of a Showman's Traction Engine.
Finely detailed of copper construction, the main body in maroon with blue and yellow line edge detail. Sunshine yellow painted wheel felloes and spokes, encircled by solid rubber-tread tyres.
A wooden, sky-blue painted canopy affixed to main body on twisted supports.
Smooth-moving throttle, steering wheel and brake lever, 80 lbf/in² pressure gauge.
Auxillary belt-driven dynamo to power front headlights and removable chimney extension.
Small name-plaque to rear, engraved 'Albert Smith, Ormesby' and embossed boiler cover, 'Maxell Hemmens PSM'
Dimensions approximately: 27.5cm x 55cm
Auction: The Summer Fine Sale, 25th Jul, 2024
Our specially curated Summer Fine Art sale includes selected
- Ceramics,
- Glass,
- Oriental items
- Paintings
- Jewellery
- Silver
- Clocks
- Watches
- Furniture
Viewing
Saturday 20th July 9:30am - 12:30pm
Monday 22nd July 9:30am - 4:00pm
Tuesday 23rd July 9:30am - 4:00pm
Wednesday 24th 9:300pm - 4:00pm
Thursday 25th July 9:30pm - 4:00pm
Friday 26th Prior to the auction
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