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Title: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 16, 2020, 10:16:19 pm
Picture is one that Danny posted... I see a name, so I guess I have that, but what was the engine's original use?

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Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 16, 2020, 10:39:17 pm
I guess the main reason for my interest in this engine is that I seen it "in the flesh" at a local threshing show in MN 11 1/2 years ago. When I first seen Danny's picture, I thought it was a sister engine, but looking at the paint chips, it is the exact same engine, with some added dust and fur  :D  I sat and talked with the owner for quite some time that day and found out that he bought it in the flea market just moments ahead of me.

Here it is in July of 2008... a little cleaner looking

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Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: St Paul Steam on January 17, 2020, 03:03:20 am
Appears it is a Ahaigh York , the current owner didn't keep care of it very well , it has noticeably deteriorated.
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 17, 2020, 03:14:29 am
Appears it is a Ahaigh York , the current owner didn't keep care of it very well , it has noticeably deteriorated.

The new owner in 2008 was quite old and not in the best looking health... I assume he has passed.
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 17, 2020, 03:16:26 am
Here is some low quality video I took of it back then

https://youtu.be/Eh5iqa425Hs
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 17, 2020, 10:29:05 pm
Danny has let me know that the engine sold for $2400 without commission. And to think I missed out on it by minutes at a flea market where the guy hinted that it sold very low, as in $100 or so.
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Maxwell on January 19, 2020, 09:03:23 am
I was the under bidder on this one, very well built machine
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2020, 09:14:47 am
I was the under bidder on this one, very well built machine
Any information on the engine?
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Maxwell on January 19, 2020, 11:27:26 am
As Bruce mentioned, the plaque says Ahaigh York. (Could be York USA or York England) Looks like a real working engine, heavily built, similar to Bishoff. The oilers’ style are not German, English, or American; just unique, but to me is not worth more than $2500 including the 20% commission & tax. Someone got a very good machine though
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: txlabman on January 19, 2020, 07:28:30 pm
A very complete engine. I agree with Mike that it brought all the money. Definitely the most money in the room in my three years of attendance. A Trump Bump Year.

Mike got the deal of the CF Auction IMHO with a Boucher Boiler at the end of the Auction.

But, Jed got the best deal.......I will leave it to Jed to share the rest of the story. 🤠
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: RedRyder on January 19, 2020, 07:32:53 pm
It may be  A. Haigh.

That said I know little more about it other than it seemed to be an exceptional piece that is both stout and elegant... and... oh yes....heavy!
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 19, 2020, 07:53:46 pm
Here's some more pictures I took of it in '08

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Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: RedRyder on January 20, 2020, 04:50:26 pm
As Bruce mentioned, the plaque says Ahaigh York. (Could be York USA or York England) Looks like a real working engine, heavily built, similar to Bishoff. The oilers’ style are not German, English, or American; just unique, but to me is not worth more than $2500 including the 20% commission & tax. Someone got a very good machine though


If you really want that engine you should give the buyer a call.
His name is John Rozevink. He is a prolific antique engine collector, trader, dealer. He can be reached at 419-789-1159


Gil
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: CBWho on January 20, 2020, 07:08:07 pm
 
Appears it is a Ahaigh York , the current owner didn't keep care of it very well , it has noticeably deteriorated.

It is too bad the engine looks worse. I hope the new owner spruces it up.

As for Darlington, I suspect it's Darlington in England.

Nick, you missed out on a tremendous deal even if it was worth only a $100 as it is such a fine piece. In 2008, I think I would have offered him $500 on the spot for it. I never see such things at flea market area at the tractor shows. Admittedly I only skim them as I'd rather look at the machinery. (There is a lot at the market area that wouldn't interest many.)
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: CBWho on January 20, 2020, 07:11:20 pm
So Nick, the guy demonstrating it was the new owner? Looks like he was very happy with it. Clearly he would not have sold it for any price.
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 20, 2020, 07:28:18 pm
So Nick, the guy demonstrating it was the new owner? Looks like he was very happy with it. Clearly he would not have sold it for any price.

Right, it was at Little Log House in Hastings. I had walked through the flea market and didn't find a thing. Then I was going through the displays and found it with the new owner who had zero interest in selling it on. After talking with him, I found out that he had beat me to the engine by only a few minutes... he was very happy with his new purchase. As I said he was old and not the best of health, he could have died shortly after and that is why I think the engine is now so dusty.
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 21, 2020, 04:58:12 pm
As Bruce mentioned, the plaque says Ahaigh York. (Could be York USA or York England) Looks like a real working engine, heavily built, similar to Bishoff. The oilers’ style are not German, English, or American; just unique, but to me is not worth more than $2500 including the 20% commission & tax. Someone got a very good machine though


If you really want that engine you should give the buyer a call.
His name is John Rozevink. He is a prolific antique engine collector, trader, dealer. He can be reached at 419-789-1159


Gil

Jon Rozevink just posted this picture on Facebook. This twin is on the bottom left.

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Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Nick on January 21, 2020, 05:02:26 pm
Holy Cow! I just went on his Facebook and not only did he have a car full of smaller engines, but he has a trailer full of full-size  :o Did he buy half the auction??

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Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: Maxwell on January 21, 2020, 06:37:30 pm
Appears it is a Ahaigh York , the current owner didn't keep care of it very well , it has noticeably deteriorated.

It is too bad the engine looks worse. I hope the new owner spruces it up.

As for Darlington, I suspect it's Darlington in England.

Nick, you missed out on a tremendous deal even if it was worth only a $100 as it is such a fine piece. In 2008, I think I would have offered him $500 on the spot for it. I never see such things at flea market area at the tractor shows. Admittedly I only skim them as I'd rather look at the machinery. (There is a lot at the market area that wouldn't interest many.)

I bid my maximum price for this engine at the auction!
Title: Re: What is this engine going on the auction block at Cabin Fever?
Post by: RedRyder on January 21, 2020, 07:13:32 pm
You just might get another crack at it for less in a few more years.