Lot 183 C/I Private Owners Wagon Plate "BROXBURN OIL Co LTD No 1142" - Broxburn Oil Company, Limited" This company bought up the oil work and shale fields acquired by Bell in 1862. Bell, besides being a large stock-holder, also took and active interest in the management of the company, which latter has been one of the greater successes in the history of the Scotch oil industry. Size 20" x 8". Totally unrestored. A rare Scottish Private Owner's company plate.

 

  Lot sold for £400