Bidspirit auction | A vintage Toulet Imperator racing

A vintage Toulet Imperator racing pigeon clock, supplied by The Automatic Timing Clock Co. Ltd. of Irwell Terrace, Bacup, Lancs., housed within a sturdy, dovetailed wooden carrying case. The light-colored wooden case, likely dating from the late 19th or early 20th century, features a metal top handle, a front latch with a keyhole, and a decorative metal escutcheon embossed with ”Joulet Imperial.” The serial number ”209899” is visibly marked in gold on the wooden case and engraved into the polished, likely nickel-plated, cylindrical metal timing mechanism housed within. An internal label inside the lid identifies the supplier and details a guarantee against magnetic influence. Three accompanying paper 'CLOCK TEST CERTIFICATE' documents corroborate the 'Joulet Imperial' / 'TOULLET 12 BIRD' model and serial number, noting compliance with 'R.P.A. Rule 1(28)' on dates such as '2.4.96' and '27.4.97,' suggesting its use in a competitive or club context.