Classification
Description
A Smith Sectric mantel clock in a dark brown bakelite case made in the UK circa 1932. The art deco style case of the clock surrounds a square dial. The arabic numerals are set around the four sides of the dial which, together with the hands and chapter ring, are in a gold tone metal.
Inscriptions
moulded: "MADE UNDER ONE OR MORE ENG. PATS. 366710. 369438. 374713. MADE IN ENGLAND. PRESS AND TURN KNOB TO SET HANDS. " (mechanism cover)
printed: "SEC REGD. ...MARK 200/250 50 -" (mechanism cover)
Object number
AIBDC : 008982SA
Date
1932 (circa)
Country
Method
Material
| plastic | |
| phenol formaldehyde | case |
| PF | |
| bakelite - generic term | |
| metal | mechanism, chapter ring, hands numbers |
| glass | dial cover |
| textile | outer cover of cable |
Dimensions
Width
192mm
Height
150mm
Depth
55mm