Great Central Railwayana Auctions

Auction Catalogue: Great Central Railwayana, 10 March 2018

Great Central Railwayana Auctions Sale 241, Auction Lot 47 Lot 47
A late 19th century NER 16" double dial drum clock used at Sunderland. In oak case, now painted brown, mounted through an ogee shaped bracket with metal strap fixings so the clock projects from wall. Overall height excluding fixings: 41¼". Both dials now written LNER, rear of main dial with dial-writing instruction BR(NE) 12913. Hands to main dial replaced, those to slave dial probably original and typical of Potts of Leeds. Cast brass bezel with bevelled glass to main dial, replaced clip-in spun bezel to slave. Chain fusee movement with two opposing sets of motion work one driving the hands of the slave dial. Pendulum rod with oval insertion allowing it to swing over the slave motion work. Ex-LNER records show it was used in the North Booking Hall at Sunderland. Complete with pendulum, winder and copies of entry in LNER records. £500-800
 This lot sold for £500 to commission or postal bidder number 8708.

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