[modeleng] Re: Auction
- From: "Tim Rickard" <the_viffer@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 06 Oct 2004 10:04:38 +0000
And talking of auctions. For those keen on ic engines the following from
http://archive.dstc.edu.au/BDU/staff/ron/
Special Auction Services of Kennetholme, Midgham near Reading in Berkshire
will be including 100 Lots from the remaining part of the Miguel de
Rancougne Collection in their sale of Toys & Models for the Collector on
16th and 17th October. The first part of the sale on the Saturday includes
Gauge 1 live steam Locomotives & Carriages, including complete sets from the
late David Jenkinson's property, plus numerous diecast collectibles . The de
Rancougne estate which incorporates rare petrol ignition engines, tether
racing cars and off-road radio controlled cars will be sold on the Sunday.
Viewing starts from 9am on each day until 11.45am at the saleroom which can
be found adjacent to the Berkshire Arms Hotel on the A4 main road 8 miles
west of Junction12 on the M4/A4.
A Catalogue is available, price £10 from the Auctioneers at S.A.S, Midgham,
Reading RG7 5UX, Phone 0118 9712949 , Fax 0118 9712420 or via details on the
Website at www.invaluable.com.
Miguel de Rancougne's property will be of special interest to all collectors
of vintage model aero and racing car engines of which there are 30 examples
ranging from the rare Gerald Smith "Wizard", an original Ohlsson taper fin
"Gold Seal" , Hallam and Fisher ignition engines to the diesels by Paul
Bugl, Delmo, Maraget and Barbini. Approximately thirty cars cover the
classic period of post-war tethered racing to more recent R/C running both
for speed and off-road. Remaining Lots will appeal to model makers as they
comprise boxes of discarded components typical of any serious enthusiast's
workshop. Generally separated into groups of associated interest are sets of
ignition and glow plugs, wheels, castings, tanks, engine components and
general material worthy of salvage. To be auctioned from 12am on the 17th
October, the Rancougne Collection can be viewed on both days of the auction
from 9am.
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