[NATIONAL ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1901-4:] AN HISTORICALLY INTERESTING BULKHEAD CLOCK BELIEVED TO BE FROM THE S.S. DISCOVERY
with 7in. enamel dial, black steel hands, subsidiary seconds and slow/fast lever over 'XII', single winding arbor to chain fusee movement, contained within a shagreen-covered brass bulkhead case with repairer's scratch-marks for 'RRS Discovery 36' inside, with hinged port, stamped around the recess ring H.M.S. DISCOVERY / R.F. SCOTT. 6 AUG. 1901, mounted on a circular wooden plaque for wall hanging, the top of the clock with white metal plate engraved H.M.S. DISCOVERY CAPTAIN SCOTT TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION 1910 -- 10½in. (27cm.) diameter

Discovery had several designations over the years and was 'S.Y.' when acquired by Scott, who then used 'S.S.' (having failed to get the Royal Navy to officially sanction the expedition, he couldn't use 'H.M.S.', but confusingly managed to fly the R.N. white ensign by being a member of the Royal Yacht Squadron - the only yacht club granted this privilege); King George V conferred 'R.R.S.' in 1925, but in 1954 she was absorbed in to the Royal Navy as a training ship and became 'HMS' until sold to the trust which saved her from the scrap yard in 1979 and when she reverted to 'RSS' which she carries to the present date. The scratch-markings inside are perhaps more telling insofar as they are very faint and are typical of the type used by clock repairers who, faced with a bench of similar movements, needed to record which case went with which movement, the '36' being the year it was serviced.

Condition Report
In running order; dial in good condition; shagreen has light mark where cleaning has been attempted; repair to the slow/fast lever; otherwise good overall condition.

Saleroom Notice:
Please note: In 1954 Discovery was absorbed in to the Royal Navy as a training ship and became 'HMS' until sold to the trust which saved her from the scrap yard in 1979 and when she reverted to 'RSS'.

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.