{"product_id":"rare-square-format-large-vintage-industrial-wall-clock-by-gent-of-leicester","title":"Rare Square Format Large Vintage Industrial Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLARGE SQUARE VINTAGE INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK BY GENT OF LEICESTER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRare Square Format — Mid to Late 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA large-format square industrial wall clock by Gent of Leicester, one of Britain's most respected manufacturers of institutional and industrial timekeeping equipment. The square case format is significantly less common than the standard circular Gent dial and gives the clock a strong graphic presence — the bold Arabic numerals and clean white face sitting within the deep black case read with an almost typographic clarity at scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe dial style and case construction place this example in the period between approximately 1960 and 1980, during which Gent supplied clock systems to factories, schools, hospitals and civic buildings across the UK. The depth of the case reflects the original impulse slave mechanism housed within, designed to receive a signal from a master clock and advance the hands at regular intervals — a system that gave large institutional buildings synchronised time across every room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe original impulse mechanism is present and retained. The clock is supplied with a modern impulse driver unit, compatible with both mains and battery operation, allowing the clock to function as a standalone piece without the need for a master clock system. Mains connection with 24-hour battery backup is available at additional cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOffered here unrestored. Supplied fully restored and ready for installation. Input on finish is welcomed prior to restoration commencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMaker: Gent of Leicester Era: c.1960–1980 Format: Square — rare variant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDimensions: 700mm x 700mm x 180mm deep (approx. 27.6 x 27.6 x 7.1 inches) Weight: approx. 18 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eConstruction: Deep pressed steel case — white painted dial — black hands and Arabic numerals Finish: Original black case finish retained Condition: Unrestored. Dial clean and legible. Original impulse mechanism present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMovement: Original Gent impulse (slave) mechanism Driver: Supplied with modern impulse driver unit — mains or battery operated Option: Mains operation with 24-hour battery backup available at additional cost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInstallation: Wall mounted. Due to weight, solid wall fixing is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSHIPPING \u0026amp; DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFree UK Mainland Shipping. International Buyers: We ship globally via DHL \/ UPS. Professionally packed and fully insured for transit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gents of Leicester","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56103223787899,"sku":"IG221628","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/5161\/4544\/files\/Rare-Square-Format-Large-Vintage-Industrial-Wall-Clock-by-Gent-of-Leicester.jpg?v=1772056940","url":"https:\/\/industrialglow.co.uk\/products\/rare-square-format-large-vintage-industrial-wall-clock-by-gent-of-leicester","provider":"Industrial Glow Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}