Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 3 September 2016

Great Central Railwayana Auctions Sale 216, Auction Lot 438 Lot 438
A mid-19th century stripped pine wall-hanging NER longcase clock probably from the Richmond (Yorks.) area in moderate condition. Overall height: 71". The case, originally false grained to resemble oak, now stripped, except inside the door. The back and base replaced with plywood. The whole of the front hinged and with two glazed panels one revealing the 12 inch dial written Darling & Wood, York, a regular supplier to the NER. Door lock present but lacking mechanism. A number of paper notices etc. pasted inside the door, most very faded but one detailing Polo at Catterick Bridge, another a presentation by the Richmond stationmaster. Weight-driven, seconds-beating movement between rectangular plates joined by knopped pillars with drive for a slave, complete but dirty and needing work. Complete with replaced seconds pendulum of suitable length, weight and winder. £400-600
 This lot sold for £300.