Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 June 2018

Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 245, Auction Lot 71
Lot 71 A nameplate, OBERON, from a London & North Western Railway Precursor Class 4-4-0 No 2164 which became LMS 5277 and was renumbered 25277, withdrawn in August 1946. It was named after the Mythical King of the Fairies, the husband of Titania. Engraved brass, 50¼" with additional stamping, Superheated, 1/13. The original purchase receipt, to H. C. Casserley, dated 1946, accompanies the lot. £7000-8000
 This lot sold for £8400 to commission or postal bidder number 2521.

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Great Central Railwayana Auction Sale 245, Auction Lot 71