Bolland v Kraft Guillotine / Watchman / Haunted Churuchyard

[daveslot]

Did anybody here buy the model in Gorringes today? --add linky here--
I had the pleasure of underbidding it, just wondered if anybody knew who the maker was. I requested pics of the mech but never got them, so had to bid blind.

[pennymachines]

Can't blame me this time Dave - it warn't me.
Looks like Kraft.

[jingle]

what was the price,
nice item,
would of bought it if i knew

[coppinpr]

Brings back memories. There was one of these on Worthing pier when I was a kid.

[daveslot]

Yes, I thought it was Kraft, but I've never seen one with a small bottom door. They always had a large one so the mech was easily accessible and the modelling looked too good to be a Kraft. Looked more like a Bollands without their trademark front casting.

[pennymachines]

Yeah, assuming it is Kraft, it's the best one I've seen. And assuming it's not Bollands, it was either "inspired by" or the original inspiration for the Night Watchman.

[13rebel]

Estimated at £1500-£2000,the hammer price was £3000

[JC]

If I had to put money on it, I'd say it's a Bolland. The picture below is a Bolland - compare the two, there are just too many similarities for it not to be.
There is at least one known Bolland machine in a similar case (The Guillotine).

[pennymachines]

You're probably right JC, in which case I guess they built the case instead of using an old Merchantman for this one. I wonder if the motor and cams are Exhibit Supply though.

[slotalot]

I was trying to see what it said on the night watchman's brazier
could it be "Bollands" in a sheild?