Great Western Railway Benevolent Fund mahogany collection box with original enamel sign VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS IN AID OF THE GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY WIDOWS AND ORPHANS BENEVOLENT FUND. Complete with original lock and key, both hinges and lock are stamped GWR. The Benevolent Fund was started in the mid 19th century and this probably dates from the later part of the same century. In excellent condition, a rare item.