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| andyb |
stuart turner v 10Hi all im new here and i am looking for some help?I buy and sell antiques in my spare time and yesterday i bought this Stuart Turner V 10 engine . Can anyone tell me if it was made by Stuart Turner or if it was a sold kit model . Also can anyone tell me what it might be worth on the market place , and if it is worth cleaning and how to go about cleaning it. Many thanks Andy http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/andyb_032/100_2549.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/andyb_032/100_2551.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/andyb_032/100_2553.jpg http://i297.photobucket.com/albums/mm221/andyb_032/100_2554.jpg |
| silverfoxsteam |
Welcome to Freesteam Andy.
The engine looks nice and clean, well presented. I'm pretty sure t would have been in kit form as new. Stuarts are not my realm so I wouldn't like to guess a value. Nowadays these things are worth whatever any individual buyer will pay at the time! |
| andyb |
Thank you very much for your input Stephen It only cost me a fiver at the car boot sale , I have searched the internet and cant find one the same to get an idea of worth.
Im looking to do my first Newark sale in August and i have'nt got a clue what to ask for it Thanks Andy |
| silverfoxsteam |
I think they're still made, check out Stuart's website for the prices new? http://www.stuartmodels.com/
I'll give you a tenner for it if you like (50% profit - not to be sniffed at  ).
I really must get to some car boot sales if this is the sort of stuff you can find - retirement may actually become a reality!! |
| andyb |
Thanks again Stephen, Without bragging too much I do have a good eye for stuff, I have studied antiques since school 30 years ago and in the last two years i would say i have made more at going car boot sales than i have working 5 days a week .
I have 6 children and a huge mortgage thats the only reason i have'nt gave up work , But ? Now i think its time to go for it .You would be amazed to see what i have picked up at the car boots , I have turned £2.50 into £1800 before and £40 into £1200 , Last week: Large victorian jewellery box, rosewood with inlay How much i asked £4 reply . I then open it to reveal full victorian contents from a late aunt . How much i asked ? Another £4 she replied . I posted pictures of a rare scottish agate bracelet to sothebys along with a brooch . They replied £700 to £1000 at auction . There is still 60 other items in the box inc: pencil stanhope miniture paintings etc: Oh and not forgeting the key . So Steve get yourself to the car boots mate ! Sorry if this has borred anyone |
| andyb |
Hi again I just had alook on the website and a new ready to run model will cost £490.00 + Vat
Thanks for your help |
| silverfoxsteam |
So I take it you're not going to go for my offer of a tenner then?
Hey Ho! |
| andyb |
No sorry mate but that would have been 100% profit not 50%
Thanks anyway Andy |
| Mamod Collector |
Thats a lovely model Andy, are you sure the price is correct though ? |
| andyb |
Hi thank you , The price of £490 exc VAT is what it says on the website
Although thats for a new one , What would my one be worth ? . Many thanks Andy |
| Mamod Collector |
Its difficult to say Andy, the castings cost around £75, but its the build hours you pay for
You would have to check ebay out for a average price |
| andyb |
Yes I have been looking but there is nothing to compare it with there are other stuart turner engines but not one the same
Cheers |
| Mamod Collector |
I have a few 10V's saved in my ebay
This one made £72 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...RK:MEWAX:IT&item=190311600545 
This one made £135 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAP...RK:MEWAX:IT&item=250433393556 
Some make more money, it depends on the quality of finish, and the quality of the photograph, and timing of the auction |
| gremlin |
I'd agree, it's the quality of the finish that counts but anywhere from £130 - £185 for a really good one seems to be the ebay price. A new set of castings is £95 and I'd say yours is not a factory built one so I very much doubt it's anywhere near £400. The fly wheel doesn't look right me, weren't they always spoked? |
| andyb |
thanks mate , I have'nt seen a fly wheel like my one on any steam engine |