What would this Smith's speedo have been fitted to?

[Sideways Tim]

As per the title, we have this 1905ish speedo/odometer that seems very similar to the one Smiths made for King George - any idea's what it might have been fitted to. Have you seen similar?

[Roy C]

The PERFECT SPEED INDICATOR is an aftermarket accessory, so it could have been on any car: http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/S._Smith_and_Son

Speedometers were made compulsory on 1 January 1937.

Edited by Roy C on Wednesday 19th October 15:46

[Sideways Tim]

Thanks, that's very interesting. So basically fit your own speedo to anything.

[Allan L]

As you say, with the Strand address on it, it's an early one - well pre-1913. Quite high-reading for the period I'd say and having a trip distance recorder as well as the total would make it quite up-market, as we'd now put it.

[Roy C]

£12 2s in polished brass case (Nickel £1 1s extra).
Yours has the optional "Tell-tale hand" £2 2s extra.
It must have come with a Bowden cable and transmission mechanism from the drive of the vehicle.

These early Smiths speedos were produced at Watford (North & Sons).
"Watford" brand speedos were also made for early motorcycles.