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

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

Independent Date Check ID 08784861
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
G.W.R. markings on the dial: railway issue before nationalisation in 1948.
Smiths lever platform escapement: British movement manufacture from the 1930s onwards.
Turned oak case fastened with slotted brass screws: standard mid-twentieth-century workshop fitting.
Fine spotting across the painted dial: honest age and exposure in service.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.4cm (5.67")
Width
14.4cm (5.67")
Depth
8.4cm (3.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1112123
Dealers Internal Reference
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

Date of Manufacture

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

Independent Date Report ID 08784861
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 75-100 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
G.W.R. markings on the dial: railway issue before nationalisation in 1948.
Smiths lever platform escapement: British movement manufacture from the 1930s onwards.
Turned oak case fastened with slotted brass screws: standard mid-twentieth-century workshop fitting.
Fine spotting across the painted dial: honest age and exposure in service.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
14.4cm (5.67")
Width
14.4cm (5.67")
Depth
8.4cm (3.31")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
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
Archive XI 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 XI
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
Archive XIII 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 XIII
Archive XIV 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 XIV
Archive XV 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 XV
Archive XVI 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 XVI
Archive XVII 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 XVII
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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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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial Transport
  • MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPork pie shape, Brass bezel, Arabic numerals, Oak casing
  • SizeH 14.4 cm (6 in) x W 14.4 cm (6 in) x D 8.4 cm (3 in)

This industrial transport wall clock takes the form of a pre-1939 Great Western Railway signal box clock, often called a pork pie clock due to its turned dark brown oak case. It has a round brass bezel enclosing a curved glass lens over a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and black hands. Visible details include the Smith maker signature, the G.W.R. designation, the number 0403, and noticeable aging and speckling across the dial face. The solid timber construction presents a warm wood grain finish and a well-preserved patina reflecting its working railway history. Measuring 14.4 cm high by 14.4 cm wide and 8.4 cm deep, the compact timepiece suits a narrow wall space or a small room placement in a study, hallway, or kitchen. It integrates well into an industrial loft or traditional interior setting, bringing functional heritage character to a home today.

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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