Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 3 December 2016

Great Central Railwayana Auctions Sale 221, Auction Lot 51 Lot 51
A Pullman Car table lamp from Car Plato, built as part of an order of six 20-seat first-class buffet cars by Metropolitan Carriage, Wagon & Finance Company Ltd in 1927. Often used on Ocean Liner Express trains and miscellaneous services, the car was modernised on numerous occasions and was withdrawn from service during August 1966 and sold for scrap. The table lamp is from the second A-type series introduced in 1947. The lamp has the car name on the side and is complete with its switch. £500-800
 This lot sold for £1350 to commission or postal bidder number 3451.

Please note: the invoice will be posted to the winning commission or postal bidder, along with collection/delivery options, on the Tuesday following the sale. The winning bidder is asked to please await delivery of the invoice before contacting Great Central Railwayana.

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Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 221, Auction Lot 51