Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 4 March 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auctions Sale 225, Auction Lot 251 Lot 251
An attractive early 20th Century, 12" Caledonian Rly oak-cased drop-case fusee clock probably from Airdrie. Overall height: 20 inches. Recently restored with replacements including bezel, pendulum and side door. Box with bottom door with lock, shaped, brass edged, glazed pendulum window, flanked by carved ears and the rear chalk marked Ex Airdrie with more indistinct detail. Dial repainted and written Caledonian Railway Coy; the rear with repair notes from the 1930s and later. Small plastic covered wire fusee movement between rectangular plates. Clock typical of a number bought by the Caledonian from Smiths of Clerkenwell during and after the First World War this one possibly for the reopening of their station at Airdrie in 1919. Complete with pendulum, winding key and door key. £500-800
 This lot sold for £500.