Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 September 2017

	Lot 187
	A mid to late 19th century Glasgow & South Western Rly. 14" pine-cased, wall-hanging, weight-driven, longcase clock used in signal boxes at Drongan and later Hurlford. Overall height: 61". Pine case originally painted, now stripped and with repairs to the hood. Trunk with full length panelled door secured by a latch and with a number of indistinct notes written inside by railway workers including one from Drongan dated 1952 and several on trunk and hood noting a move to Hurlford in 1970. (Hurlford closed to passengers in 1955, remaining open for goods). Forward sliding hood secured by a large steel latch inside the trunk, with top hinged, turned, wooden bezel glazed with old glass secured by the original wooden sight ring. Movement with gut drive, between black painted (to reduce corrosion) rectangular plates joined by knopped pillars without slave drive (not required for signal box use). Now unwritten 14 inch dial with contractors label on rear marked: Drongan S/B, dial repainted 1960. Dial joined to movement by a false plate. Complete with rectangular cast Iron weight with hollow for suspension wheel, wood rod pendulum with replaced cylindrical brass cased bob and cranked winder. £700-900
	This lot did not sell at the auction. It may still be available to purchase for the reserve price of £700.00 plus 18% commission and VAT. If you are interested in purchasing this Lot, please contact the GCR office without delay.