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Great Western Railway 8-Day Signal Box (Pork Pie) Tool Clock No 0403 by Smith, Dating Pre-1939
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Great Western Railway 8-Day Signal Box (Pork Pie) Tool Clock No 0403 by Smith, Dating Pre-1939

1920 - 1940
Description

For sale this fine rare Great Western Railway 8-day signal box, (Pork Pie), tool clock no 0403 by Smith, dating pre-1939. Fitted in its original Oak case with its original Smiths 8 days movement with a platform escapement. It is in full working order keeping time, having just under gone a full service. Fully signed original dial with Smith 8day & the GWR signature and numbered 0403 along with Made in England. This great little clock shows signs of a hard-working tool clock, the original and unrestored dial showing some ageing as shown in the pics. Affectionately referred to as a Pork Pie clock because of its well-turned Oak case. It is in good original condition with a good patina. Size approx. 14.4cm in diameter by 8.4cm deep including the lens. A rare clock. Price £695.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

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Physical Dimensions
Height
14.4cm (5.67")
Width
14.4cm (5.67")
Depth
8.4cm (3.31")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Gwr Signal Box Clock to the 1940s.

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SA1112123
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OSA1418
Description
For sale this fine rare Great Western Railway 8-day signal box, (Pork Pie), tool clock no 0403 by Smith, dating pre-1939. Fitted in its original Oak case with its original Smiths 8 days movement with a platform escapement. It is in full working order keeping time, having just under gone a full service.
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Fully signed original dial with Smith 8day & the GWR signature and numbered 0403 along with Made in England.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

This great little clock shows signs of a hard-working tool clock, the original and unrestored dial showing some ageing as shown in the pics. Affectionately referred to as a Pork Pie clock because of its well-turned Oak case. It is in good original condition with a good patina. Size approx. 14.4cm in diameter by 8.4cm deep including the lens. A rare clock. Price £695.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
14.4cm (5.67")
Width
14.4cm (5.67")
Depth
8.4cm (3.31")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Gwr Signal Box Clock to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1112123
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1418
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands.
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Archive I A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands.

Great Western Railway 8-Day Signal Box (Pork Pie) Tool Clock No 0403 by Smith, Dating Pre-1939

Archive II A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View II
Archive III A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View III
Archive IV A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View IV
Archive V A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View V
Archive VI A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View VI
Archive VII A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View VII
Archive VIII A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View VIII
Archive IX A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View IX
Archive X A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View X
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Archive XII A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands. View XII
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A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands.
Great Western Railway 8-day Signal Box (Pork Pie) Tool Clock No 0403 By Smith, Dating Pre-1939
Ref: SA1112123
A circular dark oak GWR signal box clock featuring a brass bezel, glass face cover, cream dial with Arabic numerals, and black clock hands.
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FAQs

A railway signal box clock is a robust mechanical timepiece commissioned by rail networks to keep synchronized time across signal cabins, stations, and operational hubs.

These clocks were typically built using turned hardwood cases such as oak or mahogany, fitted with brass bezels, glass dials, and reliable 8-day spring-driven mechanical movements.

Authentic examples feature maker marks from established horologists like Smiths, official railway acronyms printed on the dial face, and stamped inventory numbers corresponding to company records.

Position the clock as a focal point on a narrow wall space, hallway, or study wall, pairing it with dark wood furniture, brass accents, or industrial shelving.

Wind the movement consistently using the correct key, dust the timber casing with a soft dry cloth, and keep the mechanism away from high humidity or direct heat sources.
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