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Looks similar to one I have. My old man picked it up for a tenner at a bike meet a few years ago. Makers mark was in one end, first owners mark in teh other. The blade may also have a makers mark on it, and if that matches the body, you have a reasonable set.
Make sure the wedge comes free and have a look at the business end of the iron. Also, check that it has a cap iron. Checking the sole for flat and fixing it is easy enough.
If you get on well with the landlord, just ask him if you can borrow it for a weekend, to give you a chance to clean it up and examine it. If it looks viable, offer to make him something with it to take it’s place on the shelf.
There is a vid on this from Paul, but I don’t remember if it is on WWMC, or on youtube.