{"product_id":"art-deco-bakelite-electro-matic-wall-clock-gents-of-leicester","title":"Art Deco Bakelite \"Electro-Matic\" Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester · England","description":"\u003ch2\u003eArt Deco Bakelite Electro-Matic Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gent \u0026amp; Co Ltd, Leicester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Art Deco\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scarce Art Deco Bakelite wall clock by Gents of Leicester, with an unusual silver dial marked \"Electro-Matic\" and \"Gents of Leicester, Made in England\". A variant rarely seen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStepped Art Deco moulded Bakelite case retaining its two metal test contacts, which carry through to the front of the case so engineers could check voltage and current through the clock with a meter without removing it from the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilver dial bearing the Electro-Matic name and Gents of Leicester, Made in England makers marks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Movement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Electro-Matic movement has been replaced with a high torque Seiko quartz movement, running on a single battery, for reliable everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGents of Leicester\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGent \u0026amp; Co Ltd of Leicester were one of Britain's leading makers of electric clock systems, supplying factories, schools, railways and public buildings throughout the twentieth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArt Deco and mid-century interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKitchens, studies and offices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of British electric clocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gents of Leicester\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8½ inch (216mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11½ inch (292mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 inch (76mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bakelite, glass, silver dial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seiko high torque battery quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnrestored as shown. One crack to the outer rim of the Bakelite case; structurally sound. Otherwise in good original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAvailability \u0026amp; Pricing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePricing on application.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Unrestored Collection provides early access to rare pieces, allowing designers and private clients to reserve stock and tailor restoration to specific requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree UK Mainland Shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInternational Buyers:\u003cbr\u003eWorldwide shipping available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll items are professionally packed and generally dispatched via DHL \/ UPS.\u003cbr\u003eFully insured with Secursus, our independent shipping insurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease contact us for an international shipping quotation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gents of Leicester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56545391477115,"sku":"IG221690","price":295.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/5161\/4544\/files\/Art-Deco-Bakelite-Electro-Matic-Wall-Clock-by-Gents-of-Leicester-England.jpg?v=1793138737","url":"https:\/\/industrialglow.co.uk\/products\/art-deco-bakelite-electro-matic-wall-clock-gents-of-leicester","provider":"Industrial Glow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}