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Flying Scotsman Reproduction Nameplate

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  1. GNR251

    GNR251 New Member

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    I'm looking for some help on behalf of a friend; perhaps someone here can help. I'm here in the states and a friend of mine is helping to sell off another friend's railwayana collection. This gent would come to the UK usually every year and would volunteer to work on the Flying Scotsman. Along the way, he picked up a nameplate of the engine, certainly a repro. I was wondering if there's a way to identify its maker and perhaps its value?

    While I'm thinking of it, does anyone know where the originals are?

    Joshua
     
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  2. Martin Perry

    Martin Perry Nat Pres stalwart Staff Member Moderator Friend

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    Unless there are any cast marks in the back of the plate, it is unlikely that you will be able to positively identify its maker. Newton Replicas are a possibility.
    Original plates were kept by Dr Marchington, but may have made their way elsewhere since.
     
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  3. AndyY

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    I guess a starter to knowing its value is to find out what somewhere like Newton Replicas would charge to make one today. It then either has that value or less because it is now second-hand. I can't see why it could be any higher as a reproduction item.
    Andy
     
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    huochemi Part of the furniture

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    Some of the specialist auction houses sell replicas (identified as such) in their auctions. Typically they make a few hundred pounds. I have never seen a replica A3 plate - does it have the integral brackets on the back? I see that those made by Newton replicas do not - their version costs £490 + delivery according to the catalogue, which presumably puts an upper limit on a sale price.
     
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