Railway Clocks For Sale or Exchange.

North Eastern Railway 12 inch Fusee clock Ex Middlesborough

For Sale or exchange, 12-inch Oak cased iron dial clock with a spun brass bezel manufactured for the North Eastern Railway circa 1870 by Potts & Sons of Leeds. The quality early English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has ‘A’ frame shaped plates which are held together by turned pillars, these characteristics point to a clock manufactured around 1870. The white enamel painted dial in original LNER condition displaying bold Roman numerals and the legend L.N.E.R. 5002, also visible in ghosted writing is POTTS & SONS LEEDS, LNER again ! NER and P 1358 ( its original NER number). The Case is a traditional English dial clock case manufactured from English Oak with a eight piece turned convex surround fixed to the back box by two battens with four tapered pegs, the back box is of traditional mid 19^TH century design with two side access door’s and a bottom door secured by a brass lock. The LNER Clock records show that this clock was located at Middlesborough, Goods Abstract office. A magnificent clock in good original condition with a really nice colour to the case complete with its original British Railways collectors corner receipt.

£1250

Southern Railway 8 inch Fusee Clock Ex Arundel.

For Sale or exchange, 8 inch Oak cased iron dial fusee railway clock with a spun brass bezel supplied to the Southern Railway in 1938 by John Walker of London at a cost of £3-10-0d. The quality English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates, which are held together by cylindrical pillars.A totally original Oak case with a four piece turned surround held onto the back box by four tapered pegs, the case has been lightly waxed. The back box is of typical 20th century design with one side door and a bottom door secured by a brass turn. An enamel painted iron dial with Roman numerals and bearing the legend, B.R.(S) John Walker 1 South Molton ST London 10306. The Southern Railway clock records show that this clock was located at, Arundel Station, Burpham Signal Box, and was sold from railway service to Messrs Gorieng in London on the 23rd November 1964.  Arundel was a former London Brighton and South Coast Railway Station in Sussex on the coastal line from Portsmouth to Brighton.

£1450 

Great Eastern Railway 6 inch Fusee Bracket Clock Ex Liverpool Street.

For Sale or exchange, 6-inch mahogany cased convex dial bracket clock with a cast brass bezel with convex glass manufactured for the Great Eastern Railway in the latter part of the 19th century. The quality English chain driven fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates with shaped shoulders. The silvered brass convex dial has been rewritten post 1948 by British Railways Eastern region and displays wax filled Roman numerals and the legend BR(E) 1355.  The arched top mahogany case has been sympathetically restored to its original French polish finish. The LNER records show that this clock was last located at Liverpool Street Station and was used in the Eastern Region HQ DOS Private Office. Railway bracket clocks of this quality are seldom seen so this clock is somewhat of a rarity and would be suitable for display in most dwellings.

£1550

Great Western Railway 3½ inch Brass Drum Clock.

For Sale or exchange, 3½ inch Brass cased Great Western Railway drum clock. This was supplied to the Great Western Railway in the latter part of the 19th century by Kay & Co of Worcester. The brass case is stamped with serial number 3456 as is the movement and back of the case, the quality French made circular movement has been stripped and cleaned and now is keeping good time, the enamel dial is free from chips and restoration and the clock retains its original feet and hands. Rare to find this type of clock in this condition ! GWR brass drum clocks were used in signal boxes and offices.

£425

Southern Railway 8 inch Fusee Clock                     Ex St. Margaret's.

For Sale or exchange, 8 inch Oak cased iron dial fusee railway clock with a spun brass bezel supplied to the Southern Region of British Railways in 1949 by Grimshaw, Baxter & Elliott Ltd at a cost of £7-6-8d. The quality English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates, which are held together by cylindrical pillars and the plates are stamped with the movement number 18470. A totally original Oak case with a four piece turned surround held onto the back box by four tapered pegs. The back box is of typical 20^th century design with one side door and a bottom door secured by a brass turn. An enamel painted iron dial with Roman numerals and bearing the legend, B.R.(S) 10909. The Southern Railway clock records show that this clock was located at, St Margaret's Station Booking Hall. St Margaret's was a former London and South Western Railway station in Middlesex on the line between Richmond & Twickenham.

£1250

British Railways 16 inch Fusee Clock  ex       Enfield Chase

For Sale or exchange, 16 inch Mahogany cased iron dial fusee railway clock with a spun brass bezel supplied to the Eastern Region of British Railways around 1950. The quality English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates, which are held together by cylindrical pillars. A totally original mahogany case with a four piece turned surround held onto the back box by four tapered pegs. The back box is of typical 20^th century design with one side door and a bottom door secured by a brass turn. An enamel painted iron dial with Arabic numerals and bearing the legend, B.R. 14101. The L.N.E.R. records show that this clock was located at Enfield Chase Station Platform and was sent to British Railways collectors corner on 22nd April 1989 it was sold and the original sales receipt and a scan of the original clock record will be included with the Clock.  Railway clocks over 14 inch are quite rare so this 16inch clock will make a nice focal point for someone. Complete with its original British Railways collectors corner receipt.

£1050  This is a Large Clock

North Eastern Railway 8 inch drop dial Fusee clock ex  Lambley

For Sale or exchange, 8-inch oak cased iron dial clock with a cast brass bezel manufactured for the NER by Reid & Son of Newcastle upon Tyne. The quality early English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates with shaped shoulders, which are held together by turned barreled pillars with a central ring, the suspension back cock is also shaped, all of these features point to a movement made in the period 1860 to 1870. The White enamel painted dial rewritten by the LNER in the grouping style displaying bold Roman numerals and the legend LNER 4798. A small amount of restoration has been carried out sympathetically but the dial has not been totally repainted. The case is a traditional English drop dial clock case manufactured out of fine figured oak with a turned convex surround affixed to the back box by two battens with two tapered pegs, the back box is of traditional Mid 19th century design with one side access door and a bottom door secured by a brass lock, the side door also still retains Reid repair numbers and dates written in ink. The LNER records show that this clock was last located at Lambley Station and was used in the Station Cabin (Signal Box). Lambley was a former North Eastern Railway station in Northumberland on the Branch from Haltwhistle and Alston (which is now home to the South Tynedale Railway).

£1350

Great Northern Railway 8 inch Fusee clock ex Newark

For Sale or exchange, 8-inch Mahogany cased iron dial clock with a spun brass bezel manufactured for the Great Northern Railway circa 1870–1880 by John Smith of Derby. The quality English chain driven fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates with shaped shoulders which are held together by turned tapered pillars, these characteristics point to a clock manufactured between 1870-1880.  The white enamel painted dial rewritten in the post grouping style displaying bold Roman numerals and the legend B.R.(E) 9336, surrounded by a spun brass bezel. The LNER records show that this clock was originally GNR clock No 903 and its last known location was Newark Northgate Cotham Signal Box.

£1100

British Railways  6 inch Mantle clock ex               Kings Cross

For Sale or exchange, 6 inch mahogany cased mantle clock with a cast brass bezel and painted dial circa 1948. It has a  going barrel movement with platform lever escapement held within rectangular brass plates manufactured by Smiths and is in fully overhauled condition. The arched top mahogany case is stamped in the base BR(E) 13288 and is complete with its original cast brass bezel, the case measures 10 inches tall, 9 inches wide at the base and 4 inches deep. The L.N.E.R. records show that this clock was located at Kings Cross Station, Chief Stores Supt Office.  A Top London Station Location !

£425

South Eastern Railway  12 inch Mahogany drop dial clock ex Cuxton

Coming Soon for sale or exchange, 12-inch Mahogany cased iron dial clock with drop to the case and a cast brass bezel manufactured for the South Eastern Railway circa 1860. The quality chain driven English fusee movement of typical London style has rectangular plates which are held together by turned tapered shouldered pillars, these characteristics point to a clock manufactured in the 1860’s period. The front plate is stamped with the number 439 and the back plate is stamped with the SER cartouche. A white enamel screen printed and hand painted dial displaying bold Roman numerals and the legend, B.R.(S). John Walker 1, South Molton St London 439.S.E. the rear of the dial is also stamped 439.  A traditional English drop dial clock case manufactured from Mahogany with a one piece turned convex surround affixed to the back box by two battens with four tapered pegs, the back box is of traditional mid to late 19^TH century design with one side access door and a bottom door with the lock removed and replaced with an ornate brass turn, the drop of the case features a flame mahogany curl veneer and the rear of the case has been branded SER and stamped 439SE and the side door retains its original SER brass numberplate 439. The Southern clock records show that this clock was originally supplied to Cuxton Signal Cabin, Cuxton was on the line between Strood and Maidstone in Kent. Also included with the clock is the original British Railways Collectors Corner sales receipt dated 23/3/1989.

£1950  (Much rarer than the Oak versions)

South Eastern Railway  12 inch Mahogany drop dial clock ex Lydd Town

Coming Soon for sale or exchange, 12-inch Oak cased iron dial clock with drop to the case and a cast brass bezel manufactured for the South Eastern Railway circa 1870. The quality chain driven English fusee movement of  typical London style has rectangular plates which are held together by turned tapered shouldered pillars, these characteristics point to a clock  manufactured in the 1870’s period, the back plate is stamped with the SER cartouche. A white enamel screen printed and hand painted dial displaying bold Roman numerals and the legend, B.R.(S). John Walker 1, South Molton St London 616.S.E. A traditional English drop dial clock case manufactured from Oak with a one piece turned convex surround affixed to the back box by two battens with four tapered pegs, the back box is of traditional mid to late 19TH century design with one side access door and a bottom door with the lock removed and replaced with an ornate brass turn, the drop of the case features oak veneer showing the medullary rays and the rear of the case has been branded SER and stamped 616 SE and the side door retains its original SER brass numberplate 616. The Southern clock records show that this clock was originally supplied to Lydd Town Up Platform, and was sold locally upon closure of the branch. Lydd was on the small branch between Appledore and Dungeness in Kent and was closed in 1967.

£1850  A sought after Kent location

North Eastern Railway 10 inch Fusee clock ex Kippax

For Sale or exchange, 10-inch Oak cased iron dial clock with a spun brass bezel manufactured for the North Eastern Railway circa 1870–1880 by Potts & Sons of Leeds. The quality early English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has ‘A’ frame shaped plates which are held together by turned pillars, these characteristics point to a clock manufactured between 1870-1880. The white enamel painted dial in original LNER condition displaying bold Roman numerals and the legend L.N.E.R. 4764, also visible in ghosted writing is POTTS & SONS LEEDS. The Case is a traditional English dial clock case manufactured from English Oak with a eight piece turned convex and concave surround fixed to the back box by two battens with four tapered pegs, the back box is of traditional mid 19^TH century design with two side access door’s and a bottom door secured by a brass lock. The LNER Clock records show that this clock was located at Kippax, Bowes Junction Signal cabin (Box). Kippax was a former North Eastern Railway station on the line between Leeds and Castleford.

£1250 RESERVED

London Midland & Scottish Railway 12 inch Clock. Ex Rugby

For Sale or exchange, 12 inch Oak cased wall clock manufactured for the LMS circa 1930-1940, the clock has a going barrel movement with platform lever escapement held within rectangular brass plates in fully overhauled and working condition, the dial retains its original finish and bears the legend LMS 17206. The case has a solid oak surround made from four segments with an integral back box. Although the LMS records do not exist this clock came from the family of Mr. Ernest Leslie Day, who was the Chief Technical assistant to the Civil Engineers Department and he was allowed to purchase his clock from his Rugby Office upon retirement, one of his notable tasks was to oversee the building of Birmingham New Street new Signal Box.

SOLD

British Railways  6 inch Mantle clock ex               Southend-On-Sea

For Sale or exchange, 6 inch mahogany cased mantle clock with a cast brass bezel and painted dial circa 1948. It has a  going barrel movement with platform lever escapement held within rectangular brass plates manufactured by Smiths and is in fully overhauled condition. The arched top mahogany case is stamped in the base BR(E) 13860 and is complete with its original cast brass bezel, the case measures 10 inches tall, 9 inches wide at the base and 4 inches deep. The L.N.E.R. records show that this clock was located at Southend-On-Sea, Line Traffic manager’s office and a scan of the original clock record will be included with the Clock. A Nice Seaside Location !

SOLD

British Railways  6 inch Mantle clock ex               Liverpool Street

For Sale or exchange, 6 inch mahogany cased mantle clock with a cast brass bezel and painted dial circa 1948. It has a  going barrel movement with platform lever escapement held within rectangular brass plates manufactured by Smiths and is in fully overhauled condition. The arched top mahogany case is stamped in the base BR(E) 13556 and is complete with its original cast brass bezel, the case measures 10 inches tall, 9 inches wide at the base and 4 inches deep. The L.N.E.R. records show that this clock was located at Liverpool Street Station, Assistant General Managers Office (Traffic)               A Top London Station Location !

SOLD