£6,000
A locomotive nameplate, NARCISSUS, incorporating its building date, L&NWRCo CREWE WORKS SEPR 1873, from a London & North Western Railway Samson Class 2-4-0 No 604, later renumbered 1694. Named after a hunter who fell in love with his own reflection in Greek mythology. Withdrawn November 1890 whereupon it was "renewed" as Waterloo or Whitworth Class No 3131 which became LMS No 5087 and was withdrawn in October 1930. Engraved brass, length 49", the plate stamped REBUILT to the left side. STEAM NAMEPLATE SPECIAL: Buy a main line steam nameplate and we can deliver it to you promptly, free of charge. This offer applies to addresses in England, Scotland and Wales. Should you be successful in purchasing this lot, we are happy to accept items against nameplates purchased. Please phone the office to discuss.
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