Sold for A$25
Pair Brass Nameplates: 1. John I. Thornycroft & Co Ltd / Engineers / Motor Boat No 1555 / Shipbuilders / London England. 2. Prize Medals / London 1851 / NewYork 1853 / Paris 1855 / London 1862 / Dublin 1865 / Paris 1867 / English Coat of Arms / Thomas Glover & Co / Patent / Dry Gas Meter / For 3, Lights / No 672392 / 214 to 222 St John-Street, Clerkenwell Green / Estabd 1844 / London. Miscellaneous Advertising 1. Oval heavy brass. 2. Light brass, fancy shape. 1. 110 mm across. 2. 99 mm tall.. 1. 1900s 2. 1888.
1. Very Good. Looks like it has been cleaned and has some pitting to the surface but generally nice looking and well printed. From a famous shipbuilding company. 2. Very Good. Is dull to the surface but beautifully embossed and with very few minor dints etc. Great looking item from the early gas meters used around Melbourne. Grade: N/A Estimate: $20 - 30
