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Collectors Cars, Motorcycles & Memorabilia — Watson's Auctioneers (No longer trading)

Auction House:Watson's Auctioneers (No longer trading)Number of lots recorded:116
Sale Title:Collectors Cars, Motorcycles & MemorabiliaLots with images:24
Auction Location:ChristchurchPrices available:55
Date:19-Apr-2009
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10 assorted car manuals and 1940s mechanics books
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Original artwork, 'Classic' aqua and cream
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Original artwork, 'Supreme' pink and grey
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Selection of Castrol information folders
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The Motor magazines x 5, c1955, good condition
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The Motor magazines x 5, c1954, good condition
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Collectable automotive cards
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Vintage New Zealand number plates x 6
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4 Oklahoma number plates, great display pieces, condition 9/10
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Shell cast iron ground cover, c1920s, condition 8/10. 1 90 mm diameter
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Maxwell Betting Agents enamel sign, curved design for post attachment, Hamilton sign, condition 9/10, c1950s. 220 x 300 mm
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Hoyts Metals enamel sign, good colour and gloss, c1930s, condition 8/10, maker: Patent Enamel Co. 500 x 360 mm
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Royal New Zealand Engineers painted sign, great detail, condition 7/10, some wear. 910 x 610 mm
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Shell Xmo silver screen printed sign, suit 10 bottle rack, c1970s, condition 9.5/10, near mint condition. 480 x 270 mm
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Dominian enamel sign, limited edition, reproduction of a rare sign, strong artwork, great colours, condition 10/10. 360 x 490 mm 41
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Caltex pint oil bottle, rare with pyro label, no chips or cracks
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Vacuum Oil Company embossed amber glass bottle, features Pegasus logo, no chips or cracks
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Esso 6 pint tin, great condition 9/10, c1960s, size 6 pint
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Texaco embossed metal funnel, very rare, condition 8/10
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Esso embossed pint oil bottle, no damage
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Harley Davidson Wla Barrels (new), suit late 1930s - 1950s
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War Dept, MU42 Blackout headlamp, Lucas pattern 6 1/2 in. Suit Triumph, Norton, Bsa
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Original artwork, '1930s Front Fender' red and cream
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Original artwork, 'Super' red, cream and black
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Castrol pint embossed oil bottle, original tin top pourer
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Harley Davidson Wla Solo seat (new), black with white stitching
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Shell Xmo yellow screen printed sign, suit 10 bottle rack, c1970s, near mint condition. 480 x 270 mm
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British Traders Insurance enamel sign, strong colour and gloss, c1930s, condition 8/10, maker: Chandler & Co. 460 x 255 mm
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Voco double sided screen printed sign, limited edition, reproduction, c1990s, condition 6/10, scratched. 355 mm diameter
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Royal Daylight Oil enamel sign, great double sided post mount, heavy gauge, strong artwork and colour, c1930s, condition 9.9/10. 510 x 410 mm 52
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Shell drag free enamel sign, limited edition, reproduction of a rare sign, suit 8 bottle rack, condition 10/10, maker: Empire Enamel Works. 400 x 270 mm
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National Insurance enamel sign, nice script and lettering, c1930s, condition 8/10, maker: A Simpson's, Adelaide. 430 x 330 mm
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Shell, 'Shut the Gate' enamel sign, limited edition, reproduction, condition 10/10. 330 x 100 mm
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Harley Davidson Wla headlamp (new), suit 1930s - 50s
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Original artwork, 'Rear Fender' red and cream
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Original artwork, 'Rear Fender' red and cream
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Castrol embossed pint oil bottle with original mint pourer, no chips or cracks
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Vacuum Oil Company embossed clear glass kerosene bottle, features Pegasus logo, no chips or cracks
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Mobil oil lubrication milk glass globe, 320 mm high
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Shell Rimula X, screen printed sign, suit bottle rack, c1970s. 480 x 270 mm
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Large 'Certified' American screen printed sign
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Framed compiled set of cartoon motor racing prints originally from Punch magazine
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A handwritten letter and newspaper clipping of the Prince of Siam to R B Stand, co-founder of New Zealand Vintage Car Club including photograph of himself
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Original artwork, 'Delahaye Triptych'
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Original artwork, '1940s Front Fender' grey and black
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War Dept, motorcycle panniers, complete with frame bags and fittings, suit most British World War II dispatch bikes
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Large enamel Firestone sign, great graphics and colour
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Triumph Dual seat, unit construction, dry frame models
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8 inch flat glass headlamp, Lucas pattern, suit most British bikes, complete with ampmeter and switch
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Castrol embossed Quart oil bottle with mint condition pourer, no chips or cracks
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Esso embossed quart oil bottle, no damage
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Original artwork, 'Premier' maroon and cream
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Powell & Hanmer bike lamp
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Castrol quart embossed oil bottle, deep embossing with tin top pourer, c1930s
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Brown and Ewing enamel sign, diamond shape, great design, 'Dunedin' c1920s, condition 7/10, some chipping, maker: Patent Enamel Co. 535 x 535 mm
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Shell dye cut enamel sign, limited edition, reproduction, heavy gauge, traditional techniques. 330 x 500 mm
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Original artwork, 'Minx' pink and grey
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Spey Royal Scotch Whiskey, enamel sign, heavy gauge, good colour and text, c1930s, condition 9/10. 760 x 380 mm
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Mobil Laurel kerosene tin, great condition 9/10, c1950s, size 2 gallon
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Large Quaker State Motor Oil sign, screen printed, good condition, U.S.A
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Big Tree oil rack with enamel sign, limited edition, heavy gauge, reproduction sign, excellent quality, traditional techniques
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Caltex oil bottles with tops including basket
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Solo motorcycle saddle, Lycette pattern, universal British, 1930s - 50s
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Original artwork, '33 Ford Fender' yellow and grey.
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Original artwork, 'Front Fender with Stars' green and cream
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Diners Club screen printed sign, double sided hanging, c1960s, condition 9/10. 690 x 1200 mm
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Praff sewing machines enamel sign, great pictorial, rare world class sign, this is a genuine Australasian issue sign, turned edge with original mounting pads, c1930s. 470 x 720 mm
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Amber Tips Tea enamel sign, nice design, condition poor with creases and chips, maker: Hadfield & Co. Wellington. 450 x 800 mm
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Haig Whiskey enamel sign, nice pictorial, c1920s, condition 6.5/10, some staining. 1070 x 620 mm
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Norton Commando Dual seat
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Original artwork, '37 Ford' yellow and grey
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Original artwork, 'Deluxe' green and grey
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Original artwork, 'Cutlass' orange and cream
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Castrol bottle basket complete with six glass bottles and pourers
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Large enamel 'Shell' sign, rare in this size and condition
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Original artwork, 'Automatic' orange and grey
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B.D.V. Tobacco enamel sign, great wording, made in Dunedin, c1920s, condition 8/10, some chipping, maker: Patent Enamel Co. 770 x 940 mm
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Texaco aluminum sign, nice artwork, condition 7/10, some fading. 840 x 1020 mm
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Castrol 'L' screen printed sign, suit 12 bottle
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Linton Coal enamel sign, great wording, strong artwork and colours, c1920s, condition 6/10. 915 x 620 mm
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Atlantic petrol Pump globe, all steel canteen with 2 different Atlantic glass lenses. Approx 440 mm diameter
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F Martin Furniture enamel sign, made in Dunedin by Bamfield, c1920s, condition 8/10, some chipping. 610 x 920 mm
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Mobil oil gargoyle enamel sign, limited edition, reproduction of a rare sign, good colours, strong artwork, condition 10/10, maker: Empire Enamel Works. 400 x 270 mm
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Atlantic motor oil screen printed sign, rare, condition 8/10, maker: Russell & Co. 765 x 1050 mm
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Wills Capstan showcard, cardboard sign, good condition, great pictorial, made in New Zealand, very few survived, c1940s. 750 x 250 mm
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New Zealand Turf Digest screen printed sign, racing pictorial with original timber frame, c1960s, condition 8/10, minor wear. 350 x 545 mm
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New Zealand insurance enamel sign, strong artwork and colours, c1930s, condition 8/10, maker: Hadfield & Co. Wellington. 450 x 620 mm
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Canterbury Farmers Co-op screen printed sign, nice script, c1940s, condition 9/10, maker: Railway Studios. 240 x 720 mm
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Enamel sign: Simplex Milking Machines, c1940s. Near mint condition
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Veedol motor oil enamel sign, limited edition, reproduction of a rare enamel sign, strong artwork, maker: Empire Enamel Works. 400 x 270 mm
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New Zealand insurance enamel sign, rare in this condition, great pictorial, minor chips, maker: Hadfield & Co. Wellington. 760 x 450 mm
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Castrol enamel sign, limited edition, reproduction of a rare sign, suit bottle rack, condition 10/10, maker: Empire Enamel Works. 400 x 270 mm
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Mackays Seeds screen printed sign, very nice detailed pictorial, sign from Auckland, c1940s, condition 9/10, maker: Railway Studios. 240 x 720 mm
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South British Insurance enamel sign, very collectable sign, stunning pictorial, c1920s, condition 8/10, chipping, maker: Hadfield & Co. Wellington. 915 x 620 mm
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Royal Enfield rear wheel (new), rim and spokes
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Large double sided enamel Sinclair oil sign from East Coast U.S.A, rare
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Large enamel Texaco sign, a rare sign in great condition, from West Coast U.S.A.
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1967 Jaguar 3.4 S-Type In 1963 Jaguar decided to introduce a new variant of its popular Mk II model, the luxurious S-Type saloon. The S-Type featured a modified version of the Mk II body shell with unique front and rear ends added. The front had its own distinctive grille, shrouded headlamps and a slim line bumper. The rear of the S-Type looked very similar to the large Mk X saloon and had a similar independent suspension design which gave a class-leading ride. Most buyers opted for the more powerful 3.8…
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1973 Harley Davidson 'Shorty' A great running example of this mini off road bike, last owner 20 years. Has fold down bars for easy storage in motor home. Original condition
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Steib Replica 'Bullet' Sidecar Brand new, complete with 19' wheel, Tonneau cover and rear carry rack, c1950s, a real head turner
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