Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 2 December 2017

Great Central Railwayana Auctions Sale 237, Auction Lot 183 Lot 183
An NER early twentieth century mantel clock used at Dunston Yard. Overall height: 12½"inches. 5" silvered brass dial written LNER, the rear marked LNER 1267. Simple rectangular mahogany case with moulding to top and bottom and raised on block feet. Nicely shaped cast brass bezel holding a bevelled glass and closed by a button operated latch. Rear door closed by a replaced key-operated lock and bearing a red print LNER (NE Area) regulation notice marked Gateshead Mineral Yard (crossed out), 1269 Sunderland and with repair notes dated from 1924. Plain 20th century chain fusee movement, rear plate stamped 9817 – a maker’s reference number. NER number 1269 became LNER 2819 and appears in LNER records at Dunston Yard Master, Private Office. Complete with pendulum, winder, door key and copies of records. £450-600
 This lot sold for £940.