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Smiths electric mantel clock

Front view of a clock showing the round face. Side view of a clock showing the marble colouring. Rear view of a clock showing the mains cable. Top view of a clock showing the stop button. Underside view of a clock showing the integral feet.
Front view of a clock showing the round face. Side view of a clock showing the marble colouring. Rear view of a clock showing the mains cable. Top view of a clock showing the stop button. Underside view of a clock showing the integral feet.

Classification

Description

A Smiths electric mantel clock with a circular face and sculptured case, circa 1940s or 1950s. The case is made of off-white compression moulded urea formaldehyde marbled with orange. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Smiths

Inscriptions

"SMITHS SECTRIC, MODEL CA MADE IN ENGLAND"

Object number

PHSL : 69

Date

1940 - 1959 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
130mm
Height
140mm
Depth
60mm

Colour

white
orange