Charlie Chaplin 1915 hand-written letter to a fan, written in black ink on "Charles Chaplin, Los Angeles, California" (embossed in dark blue) headed notepaper. Chaplin wrote the letter from Los Angeles after completion of his famous film "The Little Tramp". He worked for Essany Studios during this time.
The letter is discoloured and folded and is mounted onto board. There are small holes where the folds intersect and there are tears running along the line of the fold. The ink has faded but remains Good to read.
The letter was sent in response to a young boy who was a fan and used to dress up as Charlie Chaplin- the picture included in this lot is of him dressed as Chaplin.
The letter states: "Oct 20/15. Dear Little George, Received your little card and your picture is very good, thank you. Sincerely Charlie Chaplin". Letter size: 5"/13cm x 8.5"/22cm. Accompanying photograph 5" x 3.25". NB The vendor is the little boy's grandchild. There is a hand-written letter of provenance.
Vectis are pleased to offer a pair of LNER 3½ inch Gauge coal fired Locomotives in their forthcoming sale on Friday 20th April 2018
Bassett Lowke or similar 3.5 inch Gauge 2-6-2 Locomotive & Tender class V4 LNER No. 3402, coal fired.
Good detail includes Cab Fitting with Bassett Lowke pressure Gauge, Water sight glass, Regulator, reverser, Steam whistle etc.. 6 wheel tender with sprung suspension, hand operated water pump.
All finished in LNER Green with running number 3402 to Cab sides – No boiler history
This was built as a mixed traffic locomotive, lighter than the V2 class and therefore had a larger route availability. Two Locomotives were built in the class 3401 ‘Bantam Cock’, 3402 was unnamed but was known as ‘Bantam Hen’
The Locomotive was withdrawn in 1957
Auction estimate £1200 to £1900
Unknown make/build 3.5inch Gauge 4-4-2 Locomotive and Tender, LNER green based on the Ivatt C1 class named ‘MERDEKA’, No. 3302, Live steam.
Good detail includes Cab fitting with Bonds pressure gauge, water sight glass, regulator, reverser, Steam whistle, water feed pump etc.
Finished in LNER green with ‘MERDEKA’ nameplate above second splasher, running number 3302 to cab side, LNER lettering to tender sides – No boiler history.
3302 is a fictitious number and name for this class of Locomotive.
Auction estimate £1000 to £1500
For further information please contact Michael Bond on 01642 750616 or Mike Delaney on 01993709424
Specialist Sale - Wednesday 21st February 2018 10:30 AM
The Specialist Sale to be held on the 21st of February features a large selection of Corgi Aviation Archive and other boxed aircraft, plus Matchbox Sky Busters, boxed and unboxed diecast aircraft and boxed helicopters. There is also a wide range of Matchbox Superfast models including cars, commercials, trucks, buses and coaches, field cars, Dragsters and racing cars, plus fire service, farm related and caravans and a selection of pre-production trial and bare metal body’s and parts. Other lots in this sale include Speed Kings and Super Kings, Matchbox Models of Yesteryear featuring further pre-production/factory trial models and bare parts, plus empty boxes, literature, badges, books and catalogues. There are Dinky Military models, Corgi Classics, Heavy Haulage and Vintage Glory collections plus a modern coin collection, 7” vinyl records and display cabinets.
General Toys - Thursday 22nd February 2018 10:30 AM
The General Toy Sale to be held on the 22nd of February features a good selection of boxed and unboxed Corgi, Dinky, Matchbox, EFE, Lledo, and WSI Models plus many others. Lots include cars, miniature trains, military, fire and emergency service vehicles, trams, buses and coaches. There is a large selection of Corgi Aviation Archive and Heavy Haulage, plus Airfix kits, Scalextric sets, board games and general toys, plus catalogues, magazines, books, annuals and cabinets.
Model Train Sale -- Friday 16th February 2018 10:30 AM
The Model Train sale to be held on the 16th of February features British Outline OO Gauge, HO Continental & American Outline, N Gauge and Narrow Gauge; plus Hornby Dublo 2-rail and 3-rail, Dublo and Acho. The sale will also include Wrenn and Triang Railways, Trix/Liliput and a Live Steam pair. Also featuring in the sale are Kits & Kitbuilt OO Gauge, Meccano & Other Constructional Toys, plus O Gauge, Gauge 1 & Larger, and Railwayana, Books, Magazines & Catalogues, Pictures, Jigsaws and Prints, Hornby Dublo Display Cabinets and our usual good selection of General Trains.
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