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« on: March 14, 2025, 17:49:50 »
Appearing in a nearby auction. Tomorrow...

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https://www.gwra.co.uk/auctions/nameplate-bath-abbey-ex-gwr-castle-class-4-6-0-num-2025mar-0258.html
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« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2025, 08:09:34 »
Lots of others too



Discussion with the domestic authoritys have lead to the conclusion that there is nothing in here which is a "must have" for us in Melksham and that included a look through targets, totems and posters too.  Never realised just how many obscure castles and halls there are (or were) in the UK▸ (United Kingdom)!
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« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2025, 09:42:54 »
Out of interest how much do these nameplates generally sell for?
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2025, 09:50:51 »
Quote from: TaplowGreen on March 15, 2025, 09:42:54
Out of interest how much do these nameplates generally sell for?

Last November some example...

Lord Palmer - £5600
Ickenham Hall - £3000
Willington Hall - £2750
Earl of Plymouth - £8000
Corfe Castle - £9100
Thomas Hardy - £6500
Western Star - £10000
Beryl - £480
Albert - £1000
Thames - £10500
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