Sale 9086
London, South Kensington
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3 May 2001
Price realised
GBP 529
Estimate
A well detailed Gauge 0 brass two-rail electric model of the 'Rocket' unpainted, by Fulgurex, the motor mounted in the tender -- 4 x 6 1/8in. (10 x 15.5cm.) long, in wooden box See Illustration
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