Burns Auctions

A piece of History 

Birmingham Small Arms Company (BSA) Military Manufacture Bicycle.

We may never see one again. Dating all the way back to the first world war, we could only imagine what this bike has seen.

This piece is just one of many products that BSA was manufacturing at the time, along with Lewis guns, shells, aero engines, aircrafts, and other vehicles that were used by soldiers in the war.

A true survivor if we have ever seen one.

1974 Chrysler Valiant VG Charger R/T Tribute!

With our August Auction catalogue full and underway, we are now taking entries for our October Classic Car and Motor Bike Auction set down for Sunday 23^rd October from 12noon

Burns & Co are privileged to have another 1968 Holden HK GTS 327 Monaro in their stables for the 7^th August Classic Car and Motor Bike Auction to be held in Bayswater, Melbourne.

Owners John and Michelle are long time car collectors having both owned HK Monaro’s over the journey.

As long time car lovers both John and Michelle have watched many car actions and have purchased through different auction houses.

Its Johns opinion that none have Ashley’s enthusiasm and passion on auction day and the care for the cars shown by the Burns & Co crew.

John and Michelle hope to do more travelling in the future, purchase a caravan and hit the road but are planning to be here on the 7^th August to see the Warrick Yellow HK go under the hammer

Year Identification 

John Furphy, the founder of the Furphy Enterprise, started as a blacksmith and wheelwright in 1864 when he was just 22 years of age.

After finishing his apprenticeship with Hutcheson and Walker, John set out to start his own business which thrived to carry his name for over 150 years.

One of the most collectable items that came from John’s endeavours was the Furphy water tanks. They were manufactured to provide transportation of water on farms, this was a solution that was much needed during a significant drought between 1895 and 1902.  The potential to have a joint unit of a water tank and cart to transport water was revolutionary.

Cast Iron concave ends were designed, and to this day are classic collector’s item.

With over 100 years of manufacturing these tank ends, the iconic designs had some slight changes which help identify the year of production.

MAJOR LIVESTREAM AUCTION – ALBURY,  NSW, 2640

Saturday 26th November 2022 starting at 9.00am AEDT

LIVESTREAMED FROM “Merv’s Shed”, 108 Boronia Street, North Albury, NSW, 2640

Complete dispersal of the significant collection affectionately known as “Merv’s Shed”.

Trucks – Cars-Tractors – Implements and Agriculture – Early Transport – Collectables

Including (but not limited to): Classic, Vintage and Muscle Cars; Early to mid-century International Trucks including veteran hard wheeled examples, desirable Mobil Vacuum fuel tanker; rare 1914 International Wagon in outstanding original condition; restored 1945 Dennis Fire Engine; early transport including carts, jinkers etc.; Furphy Tank; quality offering of restored and unrestored tractors and crawlers including Massey Fergusson, Massey – Harris etc.; great selection of portable engines of various HP including steam, kerosene etc. – mostly on transporters; early agricultural and horticultural implements including Howard rotary hoe’s, hobby farm tractors, Victa Lawnmower etc.; early wool presses, shearing plants and wool bale trolleys including large Koerstz Wool press; other industrial and rural collectables; rare Texaco Star petrol pump canteen in outstanding condition; variety of early clocks including Grandfather etc.; vintage maps; milk cans; bottles; early car accessories and so much more..

Agents comments: This is a significant, well-respected collection amassed over a long period of time. Superbly presented, in outstanding condition from start to finish and offering rarely seen variety and subject matter. This really is a once in a generation opportunity to purchase the rare, desirable and the seldom seen item. More information and photos to follow as we move further forward.

What other Auctioneers bring their own tilt tray truck to deliver / handle the delicate.

Here she is the 1914 International Truck coming off it’s display stand, onto our tilt tray and onto the ground ready for the road trip to Queenslan

MAJOR LIVESTREAM AUCTION – ALBURY,  NSW, 2640

LIVESTREAMED FROM “Merv’s Shed”

Privilege to be apart of history, with the dispersal of such a significant collection affectionately know as “Merv’s Shed”.
A huge thank you to all our staff, vendors and bidders.

Soon to be featured in our upcoming collectors Auction…