Meccanuity 2016: Treasure Auction!
By Chris Instone and Chris Shute • Published on Friday 5 February 2016, 2:49pm
Here's a couple of things to dribble over!
At the January Show Chris Shute came along with two Meccano sets that were donated to the club many, many years ago, and it was agreed at the society meeting at the show that they would be auctioned off in aid of club funds. Initially, Chris Shute came up with the idea of a sealed postal bid auction, but this, it is felt, would be a little long winded and time consuming, so it has been decided that an auction will take place at some point during this year's Meccanuity, although the exact format of the auction is yet to be finalised, and the permission of the museum sort.
Chris said he would take away the sets to check their contents and condition and feed back to us, so here they are...
1914 No. 5 Outfit
Chris Shute says "
A fine example of the Meccano Outfit No.5 from around 1914. The box appears original, with one replacement card tray.
Almost all nickel plated parts are present, and in very good condition, largely free from rust.
The following items are missing:
Two of the forty-four 2 2/2" perforated strips, part no.5.
Two of the four 3/4" wide (not the later 1/2" wide) Double Angle Brackets, part no.11.
The three 25 tooth pinions (with single tapped hole) part no. 25.
The six Couplings (with 2 transverse holes) part no.63.
The two Funnels (red, with wrap-around teeth) part no.2.
The six hanks of cord, part no. 40.
The instruction manual.
The following items may not be from the 1914 period:
Some of the nuts, bolts and spring clips.
The screwdriver and spanners.
The following period items are included, although not believed to be part of the No. 5 outfit:
One extra 20t Pinion.
Three Octagonal Couplings.
Two 36t Sprockets (small boss).
Two 18t Sprockets."
1961 No. 6 Outfit
Chris Shute says "All items present, little used, in excellent condition, including two hanks of cord. The manual cover is
detached, and the box sides have lost their printing.".
Dig Deep For Society Funds!
Yes folks, please dig deep for these rather nice items, all in aid of club funds. It helps TIMS do things at our shows having a good supply of funds, from providing new equipment, to perhaps putting on "special" things that wouldn't normally occur, and all points in between. At the very least, things like this help to keep society sub's low!
Not So Small Print
The auction will take place during the Meccanuity Exhibition 2016 (date & time of auction to be decided). Items will be available for viewing at Meccanuity on the run up to the auction. Bids must be made in person. While the descriptions shown have been carefully prepared, TIMS shall not be responsible for any inaccuracies. All proceeds go to TIMS funds.
Missing parts
If anyone would like to donate any of the missing items for the 1914 set 5, please contact the webmaster, who'll forward the information on.