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ANTIQUE #SA811755

Victorian Brass Steam Engine Nameplate Firefly

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: Hand of Glory

A Victorian brass nameplate, probably from a steam traction engine or perhaps a stationery engine. Dated ''1st 1864'' and ''2nd 1893'' which may refer to two different incarnations of the same engine.
 
The wording and numerals are deep cast and have ''crackled'' residue of the original black lacquer infill.
 
The words Fire and Fly are not typically conjoined.
 
The integral cast mount is unusually sloped so it wasn''t fixed to a vertical flat surface. Later mounted on two wooden blocks for display. Some slight warping on the right hand mount and wear and scratching overall commensurate with its industrial life.
 
 
Antique Number: SA811755
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 8cm (3.1inches)
Width is 53cm (20.9inches)
Depth is 5cm (2.0inches)
Antique #SA811755, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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Hand of Glory
Decorative Antiques & Interiors
Wiltshire
United Kingdom
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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