A good example of a small mahogany dial clock by John Walker of London.
The usual, good quality, 8 day duration, gut fusee movement with Anchor Recoil escapement, stopwork to the winding and short pendulum.
Behind an 8'' diameter, flat painted iron dial with its original paintwork. Having an outer, divided minute track with triangular hour markings, inner, Roman hour numerals and the centre being written with ''B. R. L. M. JOHN WALKER, 1 SOUTH MOLTON ST.'' above the centre and ''LONDON 1710.'' below the centre. The paired brass hands are painted black and are behind a hinged and cast brass bezel and sight ring with a thick and bevelled glass.
Contained in a red mahogany circular case with a one-piece, pegged-on dial surround and a backbox with a side access door to the right. The curved bottom also has a curved, locking and cockbeaded regulation door. The lower right side bears the original white enamel plate bearing the clock''s number of ''1710'' and can be seen in the pictu
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* This is a genuine railway clock that was re-numbered during 1923 when the railway companies were nationalised into ''British Railways'' and registered as ''British Railways London Midland''. It''s a very good example of one of the more desirable, small and numbered dial clocks. It is worth noting that a true representation of the case colour and size of the clock can be seen in the picture that shows a team member holding it also, the substantiality of these movements literally fill the backbox. They really are designed to ''last forever''. Also, it is highly important and a valuable feature for the dials of these clocks to have their original background paint - even if ''patched''.
Dimensions: 10 1/2'' high x 10 1/2'' wide x 5 3/4'' deep.
Condition: The condition is excellent throughout. The movement is totally original and well maintained though will be fully serviced by me (included in the purchase price) and will be guaranteed. The dial is also very original with its original paintwork. The brass bezel is also excellent and the glass is undamaged as is the case. All of the pegs are present and the lock is working. This little clock shows slight signs of its long usage but has a good colour and patina and is full of character. It is in very sound condition with no signs of damage.
Price: The price is for the clock including movement service and full guarantee.
For further information please contact us at
info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk
Internal Reference: SA14539
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1200911
Dateline of this antique is 1880
Height is 26.7cm (10.5inches)Width is 26.7cm (10.5inches)Depth is 14.6cm (5.7inches)
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