August 20th, 2010




ANTIQUES PLATES 1800
Info and values for two antique railroad coach lights circa 1800’s?

I am searching for the history and current values for a pair of P.L.M. railroad passenger coach wall lights from the 1800′S.
They are made of brass and are about 12″ in height,and have the
glass globes.
Hand stamped on the back of the mounting plates is: “Gare Laroche Migenne”,or,Micenne, hard to read that letter.
We have had these for some years and do not wish to part with them.
I would appreciate any help to this end that I can get.

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