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Smiths London Passenger Transport Board Clock Ref No 763, Circa 1940'S.
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Smiths London Passenger Transport Board Clock Ref No 763, Circa 1940'S.

1920 - 1940
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For sale this exceedingly rare Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock ref no 763, dating circa 1940's. Fully signed throughout and in fantastic original unrestored condition. The bark brown Bakelite case is in undamaged condition. The front bezel still retains excellent chrome plate. Full working order keeping time. A very rare clock and part of the history of The London Underground and Bus transport system. Dial approx. 15cm diameter and 18cm at the back with a depth of 6cm

Price £495.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

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Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Smiths Transport Clock to the 1940s.

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SA899118
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OSA1243
Description
For sale this exceedingly rare Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock ref no 763, dating circa 1940's. Fully signed throughout and in fantastic original unrestored condition. The bark brown Bakelite case is in undamaged condition. The front bezel still retains excellent chrome plate. Full working order keeping time. A very rare clock and part of the history of The London Underground and Bus transport system. Dial approx. 15cm diameter and 18cm at the back with a depth of 6cm
fig 1. A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel.
fig 1. Smiths London Passenger Transport Board Clock Ref No 763, Circa 1940'S.

Price £495.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

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

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.co.uk

or: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Smiths Transport Clock to the 1940s.

Reference Numbers
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SA899118
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA1243
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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Archive I A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel.

Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock ref no 763, circa 1940's.

Archive II A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View II
Archive III A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View III
Archive IV A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View IV
Archive V A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View V
Archive VI A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View VI
Archive VII A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View VII
Archive VIII A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View VIII
Archive IX A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View IX
Archive X A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View X
Archive XI A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View XI
Archive XII A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel. View XII
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A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel.
Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock ref no 763, circa 1940's.
Ref: SA899118
A circular vintage Smiths London Passenger Transport Board clock featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, luminous hands, and a chrome bezel.
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Transport clocks were commissioned by public transit authorities, such as the London Passenger Transport Board, during the early to mid-20th century to maintain strict schedules across buses, trams, and railways. Manufactured by specialized horological firms like Smiths, these timepieces were engineered for high legibility and operational reliability under constant usage.

These clocks typically featured sturdy metal casings, often brass or steel with chrome plating, to withstand vibrations and environmental wear. Dials were commonly painted black or white with high-contrast Arabic numerals and protected by thick glass lenses set within screw-down or hinged bezels.

Authentic examples generally display official transport authority initials, identification reference numbers, or maker marks printed directly onto the dial face. Additionally, genuine pieces possess mechanical or early electrical movements housed in heavy-gauge metal casings rather than modern lightweight reproductions.

An industrial transport clock works effectively as a focal accent on a neutral wall, within a gallery display, or positioned above a console table. Its clean utilitarian lines and monochrome palette complement modern, industrial, and minimalist interior schemes.

Mechanical clocks require routine servicing by a qualified horologist every three to five years to clean and lubricate the movement. The casing and glass should be dusted with a soft, dry microfibre cloth, avoiding harsh liquid cleaners that could damage original chrome finishes or dial paint.
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