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This collection includes various railway-themed items and personal effects. Featured is a large cast brass oval plaque with an inscription for the London Midland and Scottish Railway (LMSR) concerning water closet usage, dated 1st January 1865. Also present is a smaller metal Caledonian Railway Company oval badge and an enamel pin commemorating the L.N.E.R. A4 Pacific No 4468 Mallard 1938 record holder. A metal emergency train stop sign with a $20 penalty notice and a red plastic safety whistle are included. The timepiece selection comprises a gold-tone pendant watch on a chain, dial marked Rolex and 17 Jewels with Roman numerals; a Lanco 17-jewel wristwatch with a gold-tone case and Arabic numerals; and a stainless steel wristwatch with a date window mounted on a black leather cuff strap. Further items include a circular wooden box with a decorative fretwork lid reading Studs & Links, a silver-tone metal circular box with the City of London crest, a miniature souvenir knife in a leather sheath marked Australia, a mother-of-pearl handled folding pocket knife, and a pair of steel scissors. The lot also contains a boxed souvenir spoon, two terracotta relief plaques depicting a scorpion and a group of figures, and a leather keychain with a gilt metal letter R.
Condition report:
The collection displays signs of age-related wear throughout. The brass and metal railway items exhibit surface oxidation, tarnish, and a heavy patina. Timepieces are in an untested mechanical condition and may require professional attention. Minor scuffing and wear are visible on the leather and plastic components. Terracotta items appear generally intact with some surface dust.
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