A GWR combined name and numberplate, ETONA, from the 3300 Bu...

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£9,000 - £12,000

A GWR combined name and numberplate, ETONA, from the 3300 Bulldog Class 4-4-0 built at Swindon in November 1899, originally numbered 3335 and renumbered 3323 under the Company's 1912 renumbering scheme. Withdrawn in August 1935. One of only seven of the class to include the GWR coat of arms in the centre. Withdrawn in August 1935. It took its name from the Latin equivalent of Eton and almost certainly chosen by Neville Chamberlain who was a scholar there. Cast brass, 25½"x17¼". 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.