Robertneuk

Coming to auction, a nice example of a pink lustre tankard with what looks like a transfer print showing The High Level Bridge, Newcastle upon Tyne. Appears to be unmarked on the base. Image courtesy of Boldon Auction Galleries.

At auction, a "Catalogue of a Scarce and Curious Collection of Books & Engravings Formerly Belonging to Thomas Bewick ..." This was the 1884 auction of items belonging to Jane Bewick, Bewick's daughter. Image courtesy of Dominic Winter Auctions

At auction, a good signed watercolour of St George's Bay, Tynemouth by Thomas Swift Hutton (1865-1935). 16.5 by 31.5cm. Although born in Edinburgh, Hutton spent a significant part of his life painting North East views. Image courtesy of Elstob Auctioneers

Coming to auction, a signed oil on canvas of Tynemouth Priory by John Davison Liddell (1859-1942), 29 by 60cm. Born in North Shields, Liddell worked in oils and watercolours and was a noted marine artist. Image courtesy of Elstob Auctioneers

Coming to auction in amongst a small collection of Mauchline ware - Scottish souvenir wood ware - is this string box or holder with a transfer print showing "Newcastle-on-Tyne Free Library & Newbridge Street". Possibly late 19th century. Image courtesy of Clevedon Salerooms

A rare survivor coming to auction: an Edwardian pram, with a rising hood & twin wood handles, bearing a label, "J Turnbull 43 45 47 New Bridge Street, Newcastle on Tyne". A perambulator warehouse at that address is listed in contemporary trade directories. Images: Ewbank's

At auction, a copperplate engraving by John Brand of "The Port of Tyne with Clifford’s Fort". Probably from Brand's "The History and Antiquities of the Town and County of the Town of Newcastle upon Tyne’ (1789). Image: Nigel Ward & Company

At auction, an interesting Sunderland lustre jug with a lover's lament and a naive view of the mouth of the Tyne. 18cm high. " ... the billows may foam across thy wide bar Tis the mouth of the home of the coaly Tyne TAR." Images: Kinghams Auctioneers

Coming to auction, a good example of his watercolour techniques by George Horton (1859-1950) and titled "Towing in the Narrows, Tynemouth". Signed and titled to the mount. 33 x 50cm. Image courtesy of Anderson and Garland

At auction, Robert Jobling (1841-1923), "The Mushroom, River Tyne, Low Tide". Signed & dated 1876. Titled & initialled to reverse. Oil on canvas, 29 x 44.5cms. Image: Anderson & Garland

Coming to auction, a copper plate cut showing "A View of Tynemouth Castle in Northumberland". Taken from "A New Display of the Beauties of England" published by R. Goadby in 1776. Probably has print on the reverse. Image courtesy of William George auction.

At auction, a Victorian silver presentation casket, "Presented by The Mayor Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Tynemouth, To John Foster Spence Esquire, with the honorary Freedom of the Borough, in recognition of his many eminent services, 1894." Image: Anderson & Garland

Coming to auction, an oil on canvas by John Wilson Carmichael (1799-1868), Rowing Out to the Ship off the Coast of Tynemouth. Signed and dated 1841. 42 x 57cms. Image courtesy of Anderson and Garland

At auction, an LNER poster "Explore Durham and Northumberland", designed by Montague Black (1884-1964). 50" by 40". Black was an illustrator and poster artist producing work for several railway companies. Image: G.W. Railwayana Auctions

At auction in a large collection of maps is this one by Greenville Collins of "Newcastle uppon Tyne". Collins was commissioned in 1676 to chart the coasts of Great Britain, producing his "Great Britain’s Coasting Pilot" in 1693. The map might date to 1764/74. Image: Bellmans

Local interest, at auction a silver medal of the Botanical & Horticultural Society awarded to "Mr Joseph Dunn, gardener to Wm Pears Esq: Newcastle, he having obtained the largest amount of prizes in the year 1854". Images: Richard Winterton Auctioneers

In amongst a lot of ephemera dealing with the 1926 General Strike is this gold plated pocket watch engraved "Presented to A.E. Lloyd for loyal service during the General Strike May 2-12 1926 From Angus Watson & Co. LD. Newcastle upon Tyne". Images: Bamfords Auctioneers & Valuers

At auction, an Intercity railway poster from 1991 of Newcastle Central Station from a painting by Brendan Neiland R.A. The poster celebrates the electrification of the East Coast Main Line & the full introduction of the 225 fleet. Image: G.W. Railwayana Auctions

Coming to auction, a framed watercolour by Thomas Swift Hutton (1865-1935) of Roker beach. 35.5 cm x 50 cm. A prolific painter of North East scenes, I've never seen one by him before of Roker. Image courtesy of Mitchells, Cockermouth

At auction, an enamel station direction sign HIGH SHIELDS STATION with British Railways totem and right facing arrow. From the former North Eastern Railway station between Newcastle and South Shields. 28" x 13". The station closed in June 1981. Image: G.W. Railwayana Auctions