This is a v intage c1950’s “Smiths” Police Presentation Westminster chiming mantel clock. This is in excellent condition and is in full working order. It has a beautiful domed oak body with Art Deco style protruding side and feet. The oak has a medium/dark brown coloured finish with a darker visible grain and a soft subtle shine. There is some veneer lost to the right side. The face is circular in shape with a raised gold coloured metal chapter ring, raised gold coloured numerals and gold coloured hands. To the left of the number nine is the chime/silence selector lever (fully functional). The face is protected by a circular convex glass door with a brass bezel. The glass is in excellent condition with no
scratches, chips or cracks.
To the rear is the door to the mechanism chamber. The door is intact and also in excellent condition. This chimes at quarter past the hour, half past the
hour, quarter to the hour and on the hour. On the hour it also chimes the
number of hours.
This comes complete with its pendulum and key. The clock was cleaned and serviced on the 19th February 2024. The Presentation Plaque Reads: With best wishes to Arthur Barkley from his colleagues of the Acton Sub-Division, Metropolitan Police on his retirement. Dimensions:- Height: 22.5cm (9") Width: 33.75m (13 1/2") Depth: 12.5cm (5") Stock Number: 9X0310 If you have any questions please let me know. Please take some time to look at some of our other items.
Condition:Used
Condition:This is a vintage c1950’s “Smiths” Police Presentation Westminster chiming mantel clock. This is in excellent condition and is in full working order. It has a beautiful domed oak body with Art Deco style protruding side and feet. The oak has a medium/dark brown coloured finish with a darker visible grain and a soft subtle shine. There is some veneer lost to the right side. The face is circular in shape with a raised gold coloured metal chapter ring, raised gold coloured numerals and gold coloured hands. The face is protected by a circular convex glass door with a brass bezel. The glass is in excellent condition with no scratches, chips or cracks. The rear door is intact and also in excellent condition. This chimes at quarter past the hour, half past the hour, quarter to the hour and on the hour. On the hour it also chimes the number of hours. This comes complete with its pendulum and key. The clock was cleaned and serviced on the 19th February 2024.
Antique:No
Power Source:Mechanical
Year Manufactured:1950
Depth:12.5cm (5")
Colour:Brown
Vintage:Yes
Unit Type:Unit
Display Type:Analogue
Item Height:22.5cm (9")
Style:Art Deco
Frame Material:Oak
Features:12-Hour Display, 8-Day, 8 Day Movement, Chimes, Silencer, Westminster Chimes, Wind Up