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Lot 222
John Walker, South Molton Street, London. A Victorian oak cased railway station regulator, having Roman painted dial with out minute track and red painted Arabic numerals, the dial signed and inscribed B.R.S, 696.B., set 8 day movement with anchor escapement, the case of architectural form with pediment above a rectangular trunk door flanked by acanthus leaf and scroll carved shoulders, 82"h x 22"w, bears label to interior for Brighton & Southcoast Railways and with original bill of sale from the British Railways London Midland Region, Euston House London, ILLUSTRATED SOLD £1900

There are a few light scratches to the dial with some touching up (there is overpainting in the detail). The movement is original but very dirty and will require a service. The case has a very flat finish to the polish and will require a re-colour. There is a crack to the carcass at the top right hand corner above the door. The glass is loose to the hood. The pendulum has been broken into 2 pieces and requires a new hanger. There are no weights. This lot has been privately consigned. Overall, the lot is in good condition although it requires light restoration.

From Regulators in the Clocks & Scientific Instruments section in our Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 12th of June 2013