Duxford War Museum today hosted another H & H Auction with 142 lots of petroliana to get the day started.
Quality was mixed but generally poor. Prices however were very strong with a broad range of bidders, not only in the room, but also on the phone & internet.
I suspect more collectors went home to upgrade the valuations of their collections, rather than with items to add to their garage.
Personally I was delighted to add an extremely rare early Hammond Model "C" to my collection which was largely complete with all functions working. Still a project for further restoration, but the first British pre war pump I have added to my collection for two years. A good day.
I also bought a 99 year old Combine Motor Spirit enamel sign that will be a future restoration project.
Aston Gary bought the bargain of the day! A very nice early double sided Avon Tyres sign. No doubt he will post pictures soon.
Two friends I went with returned home empty handed , amazed at the prices acheived.
Some particular items, £2,000 plus commission for a set of brass check measures, £1,500 for a G&B T8 pump, and £1650 plus comm for an unrestored Michelin compressor!
We await the next auction in this busy season but suspect more stunning prices with new collectors continuing to join our hobby.
Alan.
