Lot 156 , An early 20th century oak smokers casket, 13.25in.

An early 20th century oak smoker's casket, modelled as a GWR coal wagon, 13.25in.
Estimate £200-300

Simulated coal is missing off the hinged cover, the original key is present, the two ends which have the buffers - strips of wood have been reglued and re-fixed in position with three screws from beneath and on one side beneath one of the bogey's there is a plywood block introduced to strengthen that side, there is a split in the wood at this point on the exterior, on each corner just around the buffers there looks like some replacement pieces of plywood block where some mouldings have been lost but these have been coloured into match, otherwise good condition.


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