What is it?

[GHOSTHUNTER]

No country of origin may place it as part of a larger set which when boxed is likely to have the country of origin displayed and those other items may well have been a Train ticket dispencer and a weighing machine for passengers to check their weight while waiting for their Train to arrive.

I do not recognize the item from my model railway interests.

GHOSTHUNTER.

[motorman]

Is it not just a stylish travel clock of uknown origin in the deco style?

[fixer]

It would only be right twice a day if it was Allison

[Idris]

Station clocks tend to be wall-mounted or hanging rather than free-standing.

[Ewan]

Wow - thanks for all the interest

Station clocks tend to be wall-mounted or hanging rather than free-standing.

That's what I was thinking, I'm leaning more towards a garage item

Does it have any inner workings that have a manufacturers name on it. How was the clock powered?

No inner workings, powered by imagination like all good toys

[Ewan]

Believe it or not, I've made a tiny bit of progress with the clock - it looks like Johnboy was right with his dolls house suggestion as this fireplace arrived today, complete with the same 'G' or 'GI' lettering.

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Vectis have had one of these go through, needless to say by an unknown manufacturer. A couple of other things the clock has in common with the fireplace are

1. A seemingly large number of what I take to be ejector rings

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2. Paint deteriorating in a 'crinkle' type fashion

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I don't suppose either of the above ring any bells in connection with any makers of our more usual diecast toys?

[Miller]

Although its die cast, its a complete other world with dollhouses. Dollhouses always had an educational charakter besides the value of playing and there haven´t been less companies producing parts for them. Maybe you try to find a dealer specialised in old dollhouses, who can give you a clue.

I did a quick google search and found this https://www.minishop.com/victorian-doll-house.htm

Victorian dollhouses may be to old for your parts, but i guess, those people can give you a hint.

[Idris]

The logo appears to be GI: G................ Industries?

[GHOSTHUNTER]

The logo appears to be GI: G................ Industries?

GABRIEL INDUSTRIES...big toy company in the US.
GILBERT INDUSTRIES...this was a subsidary of Gabriel Industries.
ILLINOIS GRIDDLE Co...actually were manufactures of real cast Iron house and kitchen wares!

Not saying any of the above have made the miniature fire place, but interesting to note them.

Ghosthunter.