Vintage Smiths Speedometer Head with Dial and Drive Fitting
This lot is a vintage speedometer by Smiths, the British instrument maker long associated with motor vehicle gauges. The head features a round, metal-cased bezel with fine knurling and a pale dial marked in numbered increments from 10 to 60, with smaller graduations between. The dial centres on a pointer and carries a small red-numbered window and a Smiths roundel below the centre. The rear body is cylindrical, with a tubular spigot for the drive connection and a set of mounting lugs and slotted screw heads around the base.
Condition, Originality and Collector Appeal
The metalwork shows the age expected of an early motoring instrument, with dark patina, surface wear and rust to the rear housing and mounting plate. The dial is speckled and has an aged, uneven tone, and the pointer shows some wear. The original Smiths markings remain legible, and the casing and rear fittings appear to be original components. Buyers interested in pre-war or early post-war motoring, dashboard instrumentation or restoration projects may find this an appealing piece to display or to use as a reference for period detail.
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