Large Copper Factory Clocks by Gents of Leicester
Made in England circa 1940.
Rarely seen copper case, Arabic Numbers to face in the familiar Gents of Leicester typeface and arrow head hands.
Gents of Leicester makers marks to face along with Made in England.
The copper casing has been brightened back to review the warm tone of the copper but is unsealed which can be maintained or left to tarnish naturally.
To the bottom section of the case several holes have been drilled previously assuringly to provide access of cables.
The clock retains its original slave movement which includes a modern impulse driver to run the clocks, this provides a satisfying click every 30 seconds moving the minute hand each impulse and can be either battery or mains operated.
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The artists figure in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.
| Technical Details |
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| Movement |
Original Slave Movement |
| Clock Face |
460 mm ( 18 inch) |
| Width |
490 mm ( 19.5 inch) |
| Depth |
90 mm |
| Colour / Materials |
Copper / Off White |
| Weight |
4.5 kg
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