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M. C. Taylor has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Behind an 8" diameter painted iron dial with its original base paint and the typical John Walker hands (black painted brass with a pronounced spade to the hour hand). Having an outer divided minute track with triangular hour markings, Roman hour numerals and the centre bearing "B.R.(E)" and numbered "9533" (this is also written on the rear of the dial and the number is stamped onto the rear of the case).
Contained in a dark mahogany case with a one-piece shaped surround. The back box has a side access door and a locking and cockbeaded regulation door to the rounded bottom. Also having a polished cast brass bezel with snapped-in flat glass.
Records show that this clock was re-assigned in 1923 to Boston Railway station in Lincolnshire.
John Walker were manufactures of clocks and are best known for supplying timepieces to the principal railway companies of the day. They supplied them with clocks and watches and also maintained and serviced them. John Walker started in business in 1845 and the company were still in existence as late as 1980. Their main location was 1 South Molton Street but they had various premises in London.
Condition: This clock is in excellent condition throughout, very original and of superb appearance and colour. The dial is good as is the case, with no cracks or splits. The movement has been well maintained and is crisp. We have completely overhauled it and removed wear from the escapement. It is working perfectly and fully guaranteed. Rarely can an example be found that is in such good and undamaged condition.
Dimensions: 10 1/2" diameter x 5 1/2" deep.
Price: The price is for the clock in its overhauled and fully guaranteed condition.
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M. C. Taylor has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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8 Inch Dial, Eastern Railway Fusee Wall Clock by John Walker, London. circa 1880.
