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Smiths British Rail Midland Region, Bakelite, 8-Day Wall Clock Issue No 23653, Dating Circa 1950’S
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Smiths British Rail Midland Region, Bakelite, 8-Day Wall Clock Issue No 23653, Dating Circa 1950’S

1940 - 1960
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Smiths, British Rail Midland Region, Bakelite, 8-day wall clock, issue no 23653, dating circa 1950’s. This fine example has been very well looked after. It retains its bright original and unrestored fully signed and numbered dial and mat-black handset. The fine Bakelite case is in fantastic condition that is without damage, just faint paint spotting from wall decoration. The clock is in full working order keeping time. Size diameter 26cm front, 29.3cm back, and 7cm deep. A very fine example that looks great even in today’s modern home. Price £495.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

This clock was probably sold out of service by British Railways Derby Works in December 1986.

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Physical Dimensions
Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
29.3cm (11.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Bakelite British Rail Clock to the 1950s.

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SA1152758
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OSA 1469
Description
Smiths, British Rail Midland Region, Bakelite, 8-day wall clock, issue no 23653, dating circa 1950’s. This fine example has been very well looked after. It retains its bright original and unrestored fully signed and numbered dial and mat-black handset.
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The fine Bakelite case is in fantastic condition that is without damage, just faint paint spotting from wall decoration.
Oliver Sargent Antiques

The clock is in full working order keeping time. Size diameter 26cm front, 29.3cm back, and 7cm deep. A very fine example that looks great even in today’s modern home. Price £495.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

fig 1. A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands.
fig 1. Smiths British Rail Midland Region, Bakelite, 8-Day Wall Clock Issue No 23653, Dating Circa 1950’S

This clock was probably sold out of service by British Railways Derby Works in December 1986.

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

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
26cm (10.24")
Width
29.3cm (11.54")
Depth
7cm (2.76")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Bakelite British Rail Clock to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1152758
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA 1469
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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Archive I A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands.

Smiths British Rail Midland Region, Bakelite, 8-Day Wall Clock Issue No 23653, Dating Circa 1950’S

Archive II A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands. View II
Archive III A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands. View III
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Archive XIV A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands. View XIV
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Archive XXII A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands. View XXII
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A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands.
Smiths British Rail Midland Region, Bakelite, 8-day wall clock issue no 23653, dating circa 1950’s
Ref: SA1152758
A circular mid-century wall clock featuring a moulded dark brown Bakelite case, a white dial with black Arabic numerals, and dark hands.
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Produced during the mid-twentieth century, Bakelite wall clocks were standardised timepieces widely deployed across railway networks, offices, and public utility buildings for their durability and reliable mechanical movements.

These timepieces typically feature moulded Bakelite or phenolic resin cases, painted metal dials, convex or flat glass covers, and mechanical eight-day brass movements.

Authentic examples usually feature official network markings or issue numbers printed on the dial, heavy Bakelite housings with moulded casting marks, and mechanical wind-up mechanisms rather than modern quartz movements.

A Bakelite wall clock functions well as a focal point in a modern hallway, kitchen, or home office, pairing effectively with minimalist furniture, exposed brickwork, or reclaimed wood accents.

Clean the Bakelite case using a soft dry cloth, avoiding harsh chemical solvents or water exposure which can dull the surface finish. Mechanical movements require periodic servicing by a professional horologist to ensure accurate timekeeping.
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