As well as supplying a diverse range of hardware including Stoves, Garden Engines, Warming Pans and Rock and Blasting Powder, the label also announces 'Importers of American Clocks. Ogee, Gothics, Circular Office, and others, superior to any other imported, manufactured at Bristol, United States'. Wheels and Axles'. Manufacturers label below the movement. Importer's label on the back.
Illustration is of a cast iron grate.
Green paper importer's label inside case. With the growing railway business, it is possible that Nicklin imported the Gallery clock to be the ubiquitous railway clock for station offices, waiting rooms and platforms but, if so, the import was a failure. Inevitably, writing such an article raises as many questions as answers and it would be interesting to hear from anyone who has seen or worked on others. We welcome your comments and suggestions. Upton Hall, Upton, Newark, Notts.