London and South Western Railway 8 inch Mahogany cased drop dial fusee clock with a cast brass bezel supplied to the LSWR circa 1893 by John Gaydon of Barnstaple at a cost of 2-17-6d. The English fusee movement with rectangular plates held together by turned tapered pillars has been overhauled and the original white enamel dial lettered L&SWR JNo GAYDON 123 BARNSTAPLE has been lightly restored. The Mahogany case is in very good condition and features fine figured mahogany. The Southern Railway clock records show that it was last in use at Exeter Central Divisional Engineer's Office and was Transferred to the Western Region 1/1/1963. Complete and in working condition with pendulum and key.
Category:
Clocks
Auction: November 2020, Lot: 381
Sold for: GBP£3,100