The British Railway Clock Specialist
12 inch Mahogany cased iron dial fusee railway clock with a spun brass bezel, supplied by Darling & Wood of York circa 1870-1880. The quality English fusee movement in fully overhauled condition has rectangular plates with turned pillars. The case made out of mahogany with a flame veneer to the drop has inscribed in the back “ New case March 1894 old one destroyed by fall in cabin, Darling & Wood York J Wood March 24th 1894” The bottom door is secured by a brass lock and the case is in original condition and has just been lightly waxed. The original dial bears the writing BR ( E ) 16825, and retains its original ornate hands. The LNER clock records show that the clock was last in use at Peterborough Spital Motive Power Engine Men’s Mess room and replaced the LMS clock No 12331 (later BR(NE) 16825) on the 13th June 1960, this clock was also recorded in use at the Royal Station Hotel Hull, Still room before its move to Peterborough.