Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 December 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auctions Sale 237, Auction Lot 282 Lot 282
A Midland Railway late nineteenth century twelve" mahogany drop case clock in good condition. Used in Derby, one of many similar clocks supplied to the MR by John Smith & Sons of that town. Overall height: 22¾". Box with two side doors, bottom door (replaced and secured by a latch) and glazed pendulum window surrounded by a shaped moulding. Original ears lacking. Dial surround of standard sectional construction and containing a glass held in a spun brass bezel by a silvered sight ring plastered in place. Dial written John Smith & Sons, Midland Clock Works, Queen St., Derby. Typical Smiths hands. Gut fusee movement with feet and shaped shoulders. As usual, neither dial nor case bear any reference to the Midland Railway but the right side of the box bears a standard oval brass plate stamped L.M.S. 11113. Its LMS record does not survive but it is numbered among many used at Derby. Complete with typical Smiths pendulum with round steel rod, winder and notes from a restorer and a repairer together with replaced parts. £800-1000
 This lot sold for £780.