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Donkin & Co Ltd - Walker Gate, Newcastle on Tyne - Ordering spare parts, Quote No 6524
Donkin & Co Ltd - Walker Gate, Newcastle on Tyne - Ordering spare parts, Quote No 6524

Donkin & Co Ltd - Walker Gate, Newcastle on Tyne - Ordering spare parts, Quote No 6524

Maker
Date1930-1950
Object number00002656
NameBuilder's plate
MediumBrass
DimensionsOverall: 50 x 130 x 55 mm, 0.15 kg
ClassificationsCommemorative artefacts
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from J McPhail
DescriptionA brass maker's plate. Inscribed 'Donkin & Co Ltd. Walker Gate, Newcastle on Tyne ordering spare parts, Quote No 6524'. Reverse inscribed 'Made in England'.HistoryThe Union Company, Union Steam Ship Company (USS Co), or Union Line was started in Dunedin, New Zealand and was involved in the trans Tasman route.SignificanceCaptain Reeves-Mcpahil served with the Union Line of ships.