AN 8-DAY SHIP'S CLOCK FROM H.M.S. AMETHYST (1943)
the 7in. enamel dial signed Smiths, Cricklewood, slow/fast lever under 'XII', black steel hands with red sweep seconds, winding arbor to going barrel movement stamped and numbered 'Astral 156' on the back plate, contained within typical brass bulkhead case now secured to teak board with brass plate inscribed H.M.S. AMYTHEST [sic] -- 11½in. (29cm.) square; together with a copy of Amethyst's badge on wooden mount.
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Broken up by Demmelweek & Redding, Plymouth in 1956, this clock is understood to have remained locally until recently - the teak board and misspelled brass plate both point to dockyard/sailor-type work. Amethyst was made famous during the 'Yangtse Incident' of April-July 1949 when, having been grounded with casualties under sustained fire from Chinese communists, she was able to re-float and follow a pilot through the shallows to safety, culminating with the full-speed ramming of a restrictive boom at the river's mouth and the now-famous signal Have rejoined the fleet off Woosung... God save the King! The episode was celebrated in the 1957 film The Yangtse Incident: The Story of H.M.S. Amethyst.

Condition Report
Fine overall condition, running well at time of writing.

We are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of this property. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Charles Miller Ltd is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD “AS IS” IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE.