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Last Updated 16th May 2013


LARGE TURRET CLOCK This is a beautifully distressed English turret clock in its original blue paint which has faded over time. The rich gold roman numerals have also faded over time. We've made traditional hands and fitted them to a heavy duty quartz movement so that the clock is fully functioning. This exterior dial and a similar one were replaced recently by a firm that installs turret clocks so we were thrilled to be able to buy these old original dials which will find a new home indoors rather than outdoors, We don't think you could find a more shabby chic but at the same time elegant wall clock. Size:137cm diameter x 7cm deep £1650 To Buy £250 To Hire REF: EL/17

LARGE TURRET CLOCK A most unusual wall clock as the convex dial is copper. It has aged for at least 100 years and was originally an external clock dial, almost certainly English, which we have mounted into a beautifully shaped antique wooden frame. We have left the numbers just as they were as it adds to the overall character of the piece. The natural ageing of the copper to a mottled brown perfectly compliments the surround. Again this is a unique piece and fully functioning with a high torque movementy. Size:99cm diameter x 18cm deep £1150 To Buy £150 To Hire REF: EL/16	Clock in a room setting courtesy of Annabel Stringer Interiors


LARGE ANTIQUE SQUARE TURRET CLOCK DIAL Square dials of this size are far less common and can look impressive either hung on the wall using the purpose made bracket or allowed to lean againt the wall or in the corner of a large room. This clock has its original hands but we would need to make replica hands in lightweight material if you would want it be working with a heavy duty quartz movement. 126 cm Square £1450 To Buy £125 To Hire REF: EL/15


LARGE ANTIQUE TURRET CLOCK A very unusual metal clock dial from the 1950's with applied white chevron numerals and oblong minute markers. We have made the hands in the style that compliments the dial and fitted a heavy duty quartz movement to them for perfect timing. Will look fantastic in a modern setting. Origin probably Swiss or German. Price also includes the original hands if required. 137 cm Diameter £ 1450 To Buy £ 220 To Hire Click Image for Full Details REF: EL/14


LARGE FRENCH ANTIQUE TURRET CLOCK The charm of this dial comes from its weathered appearance with its chalky white roman numerals and turqoise centre. We have now fitted the dial with replica hands and a heavy duty quartz movement. Size: 132cm Diameter £1650 To Buy £125 To Hire REF: EL/13


LARGE 19th CENTURY FRENCH TURRET CLOCK A beautifully aged turret clock dial with original trident shaped hands. The dial comes from Picardy in northern France Circa 1890. This sheet enamel dial mounted on to a wooden back are not easy to find anymore and the distressing only adds to its charm. Replica hands are being made in the same style of these originals so the same clock will function perfectly. The buyer will then have the old hands which can be mounted for wall hanging as a decorative feature. 110cm diameter £2350 To Buy £200 To Hire REF: EL/12


LARGE ANTIQUE TURRET CLOCK Probably would have adorned a large public building somewhere in France anytime around 1900 - 1920 judging by the classic gold roman numerals on a black background. The centre of the dial is an attractive and weathered bluey green. The dial is now fitted with replica hands and a heavy duty quartz movement for perfect time keeping. Easy to hang from the purpose made bracket. CIRCA 1920 116cm Diameter £1650 To Buy £195 To Hire REF: EL/11


LARGE ANTIQUE TURRET CLOCK Probably would have adorned a large public building somewhere in France anytime around 1900 - 1920 judging by the classic gold roman numerals on a black background. The centre of the dial is a feded bluey green. The dial is now fitted with replica hands and a heavy duty quartz movement for perfect time keeping. Easy to hang from the purpose made bracket. CIRCA 1920 125cm Diameter £1450 To Buy £195 To Hire REF: EL/10


DISTRESSED CLOCK DIAL WITH BOLD BATON NUMERALS AND HANDS Now fitted with modern quartz. £ 395 To Buy £ 55 To Hire 75cm Diameter x 8cm Deep REF: EL/09


RARE SWISS 2 SIDED ADVERTISING CLOCK THAT WOULD LOOK GREAT ATTACHED TO A METAL BEAM The purpose of this clock was to advertise the Swiss watch brand Pontiac. The two sided clock was mounted to the roof of a vehicle and would have toured the streets promoting Pontiac. This is the only one we have ever had. 115cm W x 68cm H x 13cm D £1250 To Buy £145 To Hire REF: EL/08


DECORATIVE TWO SIDED WALL MOUNTED CLOCK This metal cased clock in the shape of an old pocket watch was probably made as a special commision for a company / shop called 'The Works'. We have painted the case red to compliment the cream dial. In the right place this would be a really impressive working feature. Powered by mains electric Size: 78cm diameter x 98cm height x 14.5cm deep £1250 To Buy £145 To Hire REF: EL/07

We have made the following clock dials pictured below based on some of the original antique clocks that we have had. All of them are now fitted with a modern quartz movement attached to hands which we have also made in the style of the originals.
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FOUR LARGE METAL CLOCKS We have made these four really authentic looking turret clocks based on an antique style from the 1930's. The distressed off-white arabic numerals sit well on the steel dial which will fit perfectly in a modern setting such as a stainless steel kitchen. We have made the hands in Art Deco style which are attached to a specially adapted high precision quartz movement. Size: 91 cm Diameter Both Arabic & Roman Numerals £ 650 to Buy each £ 95 to Hire each


CLASSIC 1950's STYLE CLOCK We have made this clock and fitted it with a modern quartz movement for perfect timekeeping. The white Perspex dial with Roman Numerals is set into a black framed case and directly modelled on an original from the 1950's. An impressive 96cm Square £850 To Buy £95 To Hire REF: EL/02


CLASSIC 1950's STYLE CLOCK We have made this clock and fitted it with a modern quartz movement for perfect timekeeping. The white Perspex dial with Arabic Numerals is set into a black framed case. Based on an original 1950's smiths clock. An impressive 96cm Square £850 To Buy £95 To Hire REF: EL/01 RED VERSION

ONE OF OUR LARGE CLOCKS IN JAMIE OLIVERS NEW RESTAURANT IN YORK Many of our clocks are perfect for restaurants, offices and hotels where they make a strong design statement as well as being practical. Others have appeared in major films like 'Hugo' and 'Quartet' and television programmes as well as fashion shoots and music videos.

How our clocks & clock parts have been used recently for photo shoots and window displays
Debenhams - Oxford Street, London Window display with our clocks Hacketts - Regents Street, London with our clocks Window display with our clocks Old clock wheels and dials used in a glossy magazine photo shoot Old

NEW ARRIVALS


BRUSHED STEEL RETRO WALL CLOCK Made by Magneta and originally an electric clock we have now converted it to quartz for perfect time keeping. Size: 31cm diameter x 9cm deep £195 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: NA/43


FRENCH INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK This clock was produced by the eminent French firm Lepaute known for stylish office and industrial electric wall clocks. They always used the distinctive hands as seen on this clock which we have now converted to work on a quartz movement. Size: 36cm diameter x 8cm deep £165 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/42


MODEL TRAIN CARRIAGE An interesting model train carriage made in the 1930's. Beautifully crafted. Perfect for window displays but also a collectors item. Size: 70cm length x 19cm width x 16cm height £395 To Buy £75 To Hire REF: NA/41


FRENCH ART DECO MANTEL CLOCK An interesting feature of this art deco clock are the two electric lamps, one on either side of the clock itself. Missing its shades but with candle light bulbs it should be easy to find a suitable shade. Size: 51cm length x 10cm width x 20cm height £275 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: NA/40


EXTRA LARGE TURRET CLOCK Just photographed as it has come in but would obviously be mounted on the wall as a completely square clock. 19th Century square turret clock so large that it was made in two halves of copper sheet then painted with gold roman numerals on a black chapter ring against a beautifully faded green background. It has been left completely untouched with gives it charm. The antique hands are too heavy to function as a working clock but we could make replica hands and fit them to a heavy duty quartz movement if required. There would be an additional charge for this. We rarely find these dials with hands so this should appeal to anyone that likes the clock as a decorative feature. Size: 161cm x 161cm £1950 To Buy £195 To Hire REF: NA/39


ART DECO TURRET CLOCK An iron turret clock from Nancy in France with art deco lozenge numerals. Probably would have been a factory clock high up outside but is now fitted with replica handsattached to a heavy duty quartz movement for perfect time keeping. To be hung in doors only. Size: 124cm diameter £1350 To Buy £145 To Hire REF: NA/38


ART DECO GLASS FACED WALL CLOCK An interesting hanging wall clock from the art deco period with a shaped glass dial typical of that period. Tumbling arabic numerals again art deco this clock would have originally had a mains electric movement but has now been converted to quartz. A real period statement. Size: 32.5cm x 38.5cm £345 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/37


TRADITIONAL WALL CLOCK The dial with its bold arabic numerals is enhanced with a convex glass set in a chrome rim suggesting that the clock dates from the 1930's. It is mounted in a solid wooden surround and fitted with a modern quartz movement. Size: 44cm diameter x 7cm deep £165 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/36


ART DECO MANTEL CLOCK Highly stylised French mantel clock with a wind up mechanical movement made in the 1920's / 30's. The clock is set on a marble base with a guilded bird motif on either side. While the movement works it cannot be guaranteed and that's why we are showing it for hire only. Size: 45.5cm length x 12cm deep x 24cm height To Hire Only REF: NA/35


FRENCH ANTIQUE TURRET CLOCK This style would have graced the tower of some major buiding in France around 1900. This iron dial has gold roman numerals on a black background and a blood red centre which now gives it its dramatic quality. We have made hands in the original style so that the clock will work conveniently and accurately with a high torque quartz movement and a simple AA battery. We should stress that we know of no other company that can make these antique style replica hands of this size to work with a quartz movement. Size: 101cm diamater £1950 To Buy £150 To Hire REF: NA/34


LARGE RETRO CLOCK If you are looking for an impressive and colourful wall clock for a swimming pool area this would be ideal. Alternatively it would be amazing in a childs bedroom because of its size, colour and easy to read arabic numerals. The casing is of moulded plastic and the dial is protected with perspex. The clock can be suspended as shown by robe or chain. Quite an eye catching piece and the first one we have ever had like it. Size: 90cm x 95cm x 6cm deep REF: NA/33



ENGLISH ANTIQUE 2 SIDED CLOCK This impressive clock with its fine iron scroll work decoration would have been outside some shop telling the time for passers by on two sides. It would have been fixed to the wall from the sturdy iron bracket shown on the right hand side. We have replaced the electric motors with modern day quartz for perfect timing. It is now best used indoors as a main decorative feature. Perfect for a restaurant or bar now that it has a trouble free quartz movement for both dials. It is painted in classic green with red arabic numerals and cream against cream painted dials. Size: 75cm diamater x 26cm deep x 96cm projection £1450 To Buy £145 To Hire REF: NA/32

Glass top covering large printed dial
PEDESTAL TABLE WITH CLOCK DIAL DESIGN UNDER THE GLASS TOP We have inkjet printed a beautiful French 19th Century clock face we once owned and mounted it under the glass top of this large three legged pedestal table. Should appeal to any with an eye for design and has been used by photographers to display objects on for photo shoots. Size: 136cm diameter £350 To Buy £95 To Hire REF: NA/31


LAVA STONE CLOCK TABLE ON CAST IRON BASE An old French turret clock dial has been used as a table top on an antque cast iron base. The dial dates from around 1890 and is made from genuine lava stone with the dial itself baked on in enamel to protect it from the weather when it was fitted to an outdoor clock. Size: 57cm Diameter x 72cm High £450 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: NA/30


CLOCK TABLE ON CAST IRON BASE This is not an antique clock but one that we have made and fitted to an antique cast iron base. The clear arabic numerals and our name Lascelles London appears on the dial which is protected by toughened glass so it can be used for drinks etc. Fuctions with a quartz battery operated mechanism. Size: 80cm Diameter x 73cm High £350 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: NA/29


ANTIQUE TURRET CLOCK DIAL Here is a convex English turret clock dial. Dating from the 19th Century this would have been on a square clock tower probably with three other similar ones. We rescued three of them, one of which is now sold and the other is shown above reference EL/104. It is a very convenient size to have now hanging inside and the brownish paint over the copper dial has weathered over time and gives it great character. Size: 76cm diameter £1250 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: NA/28


CLASSIC ENGLISH WALL CLOCK Dating from around 1900 this is the type of clock that would have been seen in shops, schools, offices and railway stations throughout Britain up until 1930 when mechanical clocks were being replaced by mains powered electric ones. Size: 40cm diameter x 11cm deep £325 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/27


ENGLISH TURRET CLOCK This would have been fitted into a clock tower and now it is simply a convex dial on its own fitted by us with a lightweight pair of traditionally shaped hands now fitted with a heavy duty quartz movement for perfect time keeping. Size: 96cm diameter £650 To Buy £75 To Hire REF: NA/26


SWEDISH INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK Clear arabic numbers and simple baton hands give this relatively large clock its modern styling although it was made in the 60's/70's when it was powered by mains electric. We have now converted it to modern quartz.. Size: 54cm diameter x 13cm deep £495 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: NA/25


FRENCH TIN CLOCK The charming 1930's French tin clock with the 24 hour dial indicating that it was probably in a bar or restauarant that stayed open late ! The old mechaincal movement has been replaced for perfect accuracy. Painted a dark green this would be perfect in a AGA kitchen. Size: 29.5cm diameter x 8cm deep £145 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/24


1960's SHOP CLOCK The clock above and below formed part of a double sided clock belonging to a well known jewellers in London's Edgware Road. We have painted the metal frames in a blue (above) and in a grey (below) whch show off the white dial and black numerals. We have fitted the original hands to a heavy duty quartz movement for perfect timing. Size: 60cm x 60cm £750 To Buy £125 To Hire REF: NA/23


1960's SHOP CLOCK Now converted to quartz Size: 60cm x 60cm £750 To Buy £125 To Hire REF: NA/22



TWO SIDED CLOCK ON SCROLL BRACKET This is a Smiths English Clock Systems two sided wall clock from the 1960's / 70's or possibly earlier. It extends from the wall by a scroll bracket making it 92cm wide and 35cm deep. The original workings are in tact and mains powered. A qualified electrician would be needed for installation of this very rarely found clock. A real eye catcher. 92cm diameter * We have another similar clock available £1850 To Buy £150 To Hire REF: NA/21


EXTRA LARGE WALL CLOCK This clock would have been lit up from behind in some tower or public building. Its simple size and style plus the fact it now works with a high torque quartz movement means that it is destined for an indoor setting of proportions to match its size. Size: 132cm diameter £950 To Buy £95 To Hire REF: NA/20


PERSPEX FRONTED WALL CLOCK Although smaller than the clock above this is still a large wall clock. Originally electric now converted to quartz. It will fit well into a modern decor with its black metal rim, moulded plastic lens and perspex dial. Size: 70cm diameter £750 To Buy £75 To Hire REF: NA/19


POST MODERNIST WALL CLOCK The chrome bezel, slim hands and thin triangular numbers fit the period beautifully and the overall smart appearance is enhanced by the convex glass protecting the dial mounted on to a red wooden surround. Size: 49cm x 4.5cm deep £265 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/18


A GOOD SIZE RETRO WALL CLOCK This clock was originally made by GENTS of LEICSETER a famous English clock making company up to the 1970's. The retro appearance and red painted case make it ideal for todays modern kitchens and offices. Like many of the industrial clocks they are hard to come by. Size: 47cm x 8cm deep £495 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: NA/17


A TYPICAL RETRO WALL CLOCK MADE BY METAMEC CIRCA 1960 Size: 18cm x 2cm deep £125 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/16


A MAINS ELECTRIC SMITHS WALL CLOCK IN A CHROME SQUARE CASE PROBABLY DATING FROM THE 1930'S We have now converted this art deco clock to quartz retaining the original hands. Size: 30.5cm x 30.5cm x 6.5cm deep £345 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/15

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AN ENGLISH 2-SIDED WALL CLOCK IN A COMPACT BAKELITE CASE Originally electric and now conveniently converted to quartz. This conveniently sized clock can be mounted to the wall or ceiling from the attached fixing. It dates from around 1960's / 70's and in very good condition. Size: 28cm diameter x 16cm deep £495 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/14


1970's SMITHS METAL CASED WALL CLOCK An impressively large clock that would have been in a public office where a 24hour dial was necessary. Originaly electric but now fitted with a modern quartz to the original hands. The sort of clock you might of seen in a main post office. Size: 54cm diameter x 11cm deep £375 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/13


FACTORY CLOCK BY 'GENTS OF LEICESTER' An excellent examples of a sturdy English Factory clock with heavy steel case made by 'Gents of Leicester' known for their electric clocks used in many factories up until the 1970's when they were largely replaced by modern quartz clocks. We have fitted a modern quartz movement to the original hands. If you really like the industrial look this is the clock for you and they are really hard to finf now. Size: 47cm diameter x 10cm deep £950 To Buy £85 To Hire REF: NA/12


1960's SUNBURST CLOCK A very decorative clock from the 60's made by the English firm Metamec. We have fitted it with a modern quartz for perfect timing. Size: 45cm diameter x 6cm deep £145 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/11


ENGLISH FACTORY CLOCK A similar size to the clock above only made by the English firm GENTS OF LEICESTER known for their electric wall clocks which we have converted to modern quartz. Size: 65cm diameter x 4cm deep £650 To Buy £75 To Hire REF: NA/10


FRENCH POST MODERNIST WALL CLOCK Here is a really interesting clock made by LePaute who speciallised in electric clocks for high-end offices in the 1960's / 70's. There is always a very strong design element in clocks by this maker and this is no exception. The hands are quite unlike any other clock style with a slim minute hand a sturdier tapered hour hand. The numerals are plastic discs in black and light blue and stand proud of the cream textured dial with the Le Paute name mounted proud of the dial. The case is satin chrome and its depth gives it prominence on the wall. Size: Diameter 23.5 x 9cm deep £495 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: NA/09


ANTIQUE DUTCH TIN DIAL This was once a teaching dial to tell the time which we have now fitted with a quartz movement. Probably dates from around 1930 Size: 49.5cm x 49.5cm £165 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/08


POST MODERN WOODEN MANTEL CLOCK With original 8 day mechanical movement in sound working order Size: 23cm x 16cm x 5cm deep £145 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/07


GERMAN PORCELAIN CLOCK FROM THE 1970'S WITH QUARTZ MOVEMENT Very much in vogue today this retro clock fits in perfectly if you have the retro look. Size: 19.5cm x 21.5cm x 2cm deep £110 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: NA/06


MAGNETA BRASS CASED CLOCK Magneta was an English clock company speciallising from the 1920's upto the 1960's in electric mains clocks. This brass wall clock now has a modern quartz fitted to the original black hands and a centre minute hand. Size: 32cm Diameter x 9cm deep £285 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: NA/05


1950/60's SMITHS SUNBURST CLOCK Minor damage to 4 of the sun rays but does not noticeably distract from the overall attraction of this beautiful 1950's timepiece. Originally electric now converted to quartz. Size: 70 cm x 48cm x 8cm deep £195 to Buy £65 To Hire REF: NA/04


SMITHS OCTAGONAL BAKELITE CLOCK - CIRCA 1950 Originally electric now converted to quartz retaining the original hands including the red seconds hand. The octagonal shape is far less common than the round bakelite Smiths clocks. Size: 30.5cm Diameter x 7.5cm Depth £165 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: NA/03


SMITHS PORCELAIN WALL CLOCK A rarely found wall clock by Smiths. Circa 1960's. The dial is covered with a convex glass and a modern quartz replaces the old electric motor. Size: 20cm Diameter x 5cm Deep Price: £145 REF: NA/02


GENUINE MYSTERY CLOCK - Circa 1910 Made in Germany by Junghans the clock has a brass pendulum swinging from the spelter elephants trunk. The mystery is to work out how it can keep swinging semingly without any visible power source. The mystery is inside the small clock that is attached to the swinging pendulum where a spring drives the motion work that activates an internal pendulum that keeps the long pendulum swinging. A rare collectors piece. See video below to see clock swinging. Size: 23cm Width x 29cm Height To Buy: £550 REF: NA/01
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One of our large clocks in Jamie Olivers new restaurant in York

French Bistro Clocks
A selection of French clocks in our showroom


OLD FRENCH 24HR CLOCK This clock dial with its 24 hour numerals could well have been found in a French Bistro at the end of the 19th Century. It originally would have had a wooden case and a mechanical movement but it was so badly damaged that we have provided a new backing and fitted it with a modern quartz movement. Its size and hand style are eye catching. Size: 49cm diameter £495 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: FB/17


FRENCH ADVERTISING TIN CLOCK Really a clock for collectors of advertisng memorabillia. This is a particularly rare example of a French tin clock from the 1930's advertising rum. It would have been in some bar that stocked the brand. In all the time that i have been collecting tin clocks i have never seen this example before. A must assume it is rare. Size: Diameter 48cm x 8cm deep £550 To Buy £125 To Hire REF: FB/16


FRENCH BARREL CLOCK The perfect wall clock for a French home or anybody who likes French country furniture. We had the clever idea to make a clock by cutting down an old barrel bought in Avignon and then having an artist hand paint the dial. We have now fitted a modern quartz to the clock. The clock is of a size to make a strong impact on the wall. Size: 66cm x 13cm deep £1150 To Buy £95 To Hire REF: FB/15


LATE 19TH CENTURY FRENCH WALL CLOCK STRIKING ON A GONG WITH AN 8 DAY MECHANICAL MOVEMENT. The round glass dial is surrounded by an oval wooden frame. This shape is not common and makes a nice change from the generally round or square shape of clocks. Size: 56.5 Height x 47.5 Width x 12.5cm deep £450 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: FB/14


FRENCH WALL CLOCK - CIRCA 1880 This style of clock adorned bars and bistros all over France and was known as a bullseye cock. 'Oeil de boeuf'' You can just make out the inner red arabic numerals typically found on clocks in places that stayed open late and needed a 24hr dial. Case repainted in a distressed white and now converted to quartz. Size: 37cm Diameter x 14cm Depth £345 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: FB/13


1950's FRENCH SCHOOL CLOCK This is the first one we have had like this by a French company called Spendia who made electric and mechanical clocks for schools in particular, just after the second world war. The Arabic numerals are interesting and the dial is protected by a lift up perspex cover. We have repainted the case from its drab grey to a more appealing distressed duck egg blue. Originally electric now converted to quartz retaining the original hands. Size: 30cm Diameter £365 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: FB/12


1930's FRENCH OCTAGONAL WALL CLOCK This clock differs from the one below by being slightly earlier (i.e 1930's) indicated by the style of numerals and has an interesting mottled pattern on all eight sides as opposed to plain industrial grey. It was originally an electric clock by Le Paute which we have converted retaining the origianl hands. It is clearly in the art deco style. Size: 40cm x 8cm deep £495 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: FB/11


FRENCH TIN CLOCK An classical Greek key pattern design adorns this 1930's French tin clock. It has its original mechanical movement which cannot be fully guaranteed to be a reliable so we can convert to quartz if desired at no extra cost. Size: Diameter 33cm £125 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: FB/10


FRENCH TIN CLOCK An Art Deco courucopia design adorns this 1930's French tin clock. It has its original mechanical movement which cannot be fully guranteed to be a reliable so we can convert to quartz if desired at no extra cost. Size: Diameter 33cm £125 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: FB/09


1930's FRENCH TIN CLOCK NOW WORKING WITH QUARTZ MECHANISM 30cm diameter x 9cm deep £135 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: FB/08


FRENCH ADVERTISING CLOCK Click Image for Full Details Size: 48cm Diameter £ 450 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: FB/07		FRENCH ADVERTISING CLOCK Highly collectable square enamel French St Raphael advertising clock promoting Quinquina tonic water in the 1930's. Note the art deco hands and graphics. Old clockwork motor replaced by a modern quartz. Size: 40cm x 40cm x 5.5cm £450 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: FB/06


FRENCH TIN CLOCK This clock with its Roman numerals has also an inner track of arabic numbers indicating that it was probably in a bitro that stayed open late. The daisy decoration (Marguerites) on blue is excellent codition and we have fitted a modern quartz in place of the old clockwork movement. 32cm Diameter x 7cm Deep £165 To Buy £45 To Hire FB/05	FLORAL TIN CLOCK Made in France in the 1930's and known as a Pendule Fleuri on accounts of its floral decoration. This is in excellent condition and is fitted with a modern quartz to the original decorative hands. 32cm Diameter x 7cm Deep £165 To Buy £45 To Hire FB/04


REPRODUCTION OF A FRENCH TOLE CLOCK This clock is a pretty reproduction of the much more expensive genuine 19th Century French clocks of this style. Finished in duck egg blue. Size: 34cm Diameter x 7cm deep £75 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: FB/03



FRENCH PENDULUM WALL CLOCK Decorative Comptoise weight driven wall clock now set on a bracket although originally fitted into a wooden case. Strikes on a bell and runs for 8 days. A stylish French clock from the 19th Century that looks equally good in a contemporary settin. This type of clock always attracts interest because of its visible swinging pendulum and is best shown off with plenty of wall space around it. £950 to Buy £95 To Hire Size: W 27.5cm x H 150cm x D 18cm REF: FB/02


ANTIQUE ENAMEL CLOCK FACE Pretty French enamel clock face from a comptoise clock. Circa 1870. Now runs on AA 1.5V battery quartz movement. £135 to Buy £35 To Hire Size: DIA 23.5cm REF: FB/01
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Art Deco, Retro & Industrial Clocks



AMAZING ART DECO MIRROR CLOCK A fabulous example of an English Art Deco mirror clock, the sort of piece you would have seen in the cocktail bar of a posh west end hotel. The peach glass surround highlights the oblong mirror and the clock is mounted centrally on the top. Originally the clock would have been mains powered but we have adapted the original art deco chrome hands to fit a modern quartz movement so it is fully functional. We have never had another clock like it before so in the right seting this will make a real centre piece. It has been hard to photograph to best effect because the mirror reflects what was in the foreground when we photographed it. e.g the opposite white wall and floor 98cm height x 62cm width x 8cm deep £950 To Buy £110 To Hire REF: RC/51


ART DECO WALL CLOCK The sort of clock you would have seen in the lobby of a grand London hotel in the 1930's. The square roman numeral dial is mounted on a wooden art deco frame with rich walnut veneers. Formerly electric but now converted to quartz for perfect timing. Size: 41 cm x 51cm x 9cm deep £425 to Buy £65 To Hire REF: RC/50


HARRODS MECHANICAL WALL CLOCK FROM THE ART DECO PERIOD This is an interesting piece as it was probably comissioned by Harrods either for use in the store or for sale. We have never had another one like it so it would have certainly been a limited edition. The Harrods name and 'London' are printed on the metal dial which is protected by glass and set into a chrome bezel that opens when it is necessary to wind the clock. The mechanical movement has a 8-day duration. Size: 24cm x 24cm x 75cm deep £380 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: RC/49


ART DECO BEDSIDE ALARM & LIGHT One of the most interesting & stylish clocks we have ever had ! As an alarm clock you can see what time it is during the night by pressing a button to illuminate the lamp. The red dial has delicate cream numerals and hands set into a triple stepped chrome casing. The clock and lamp are set on two small red wooden plinths. As art deco as it comes. Size: 11 cm Height x 14.5 cm Width x 7.5cm Deep £295 To Buy REF: RC/48


AMERICAN ADVERTISING CLOCK This clock would have graced the walls of stockists of Kodak film back in the 1970's. It has a shallow red metal frame complimenting the red hands with the Kodak film box as the logo. The convex lens protecting the dial gives it an extra dimension. Obviously this clock and the one below by General Electric are rarely found in the UK or Europe. Size: 47cm Diameter x 6cm deep £450 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: RC/47


1930 FRENCH INDUSTRIAL CLOCK BY BRILLIE WITH ORIGINAL HANDS NOW FITTED TO A MODERN QUARTZ FOR PERFECT TIMING Brillie clocks although made in the 1930's for use in factories are much sought after today as there simple arabic numerals and unfussy hands fit well into a modern day clock. Its distressed blue case gives it added charm. Size: 26cm diameter x 2.5cm deep £345 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: RC/46


1930's FRENCH DIAL Removed from an electric clock and recased as shown . Can stand on a shelf or hang on the wall. Great colour combination of case to dial. Fitted with a modern quartz movement. 35cm x 35cm x 10cm deep Price: £295 REF: RC/45


ANTIQUE BRASS CASE WITH HEAVILY DISTRESSED DIAL NOW FITTED WITH QUARTZ MOVEMENT 45m diameter x 16cm deep Price: £185 £45 To Hire REF: RC/44


1930's FRENCH WALL CLOCK A 1930's French metal cased wall clock by Jazz, a well known French company with the distinctive bird logo. The dial is slightly dented but it still remains a charming wall clock that we have fitted a modern quartz to. Also the price is reasonable. 30cm diameter x 6cm deep £95 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: RC/43


1960’s / 70’s Czechoslovakian factory clock with interesting triangular logo on dial and baton numerals. Case has been re-sprayed in red and now fitted with a quartz movement to the original hands. This clock and the yellow and blue versions below of the same make would be good if you needed to demonstrate 3 time zones, e.g London, New York, Tokyo. Size: 325mm diameter x 90mm deep £295 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/42


1960’s / 70’s Czechoslovakian factory clock with interesting triangular logo on dial and baton numerals. Case has been re-sprayed in mustard yellow and now fitted with a quartz movement to the original hands. This clock and the red and blue versions of the same make would be good if you needed to demonstrate 3 time zones, e.g London, New York, Tokyo. Size: 325mm diameter x 90mm deep £295 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/41


See above for description Size: 325mm diameter x 90mm deep £295 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/40


1960's CZECHOSLOVAKIAN CLOCK with an interesting slightly concave dial and bakerlite case. Originally electrically powered, now fitted with a quartz movement. DIA 30cm £ 195 To Buy £ 45 To Hire REF: RC/39


RECASED SMITHS WALL CLOCK Here is a 1950's ENglish Smiths wall clock dial and hands which we have bought up to date by making a square frame and painted in a sophisticated dove grey. The clock is fitted now with a quartz movement and has the advantage of being wall mounted or allowed to stand on the shelf, either way it is a centre piece attraction. Size: 36.5cm x 36.cm5 x 10cm Price: £195 £45 To Hire REF: RC/38


SQUARE WALL / SHELF CLOCK with chrome bezel signed Magneta Electric on the dial, formerly electric (Circa 1960) but now converted to quartz and re-cased in a slightly distressed dove grey. Size: 395mm x 110mm Price: £225 £55 To Hire REF: RC/37


'SMITHS OF DERBY' mains electric wall clock. CIRCA 1970 The clock is in perfect working order and the navy blue metal case is in excellent condition. 43cm diameter x 10cm deep £225 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: RC/36


GERMAN INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK IN BAKERLITE CASE - SPECKLED DIAL An impressive Bakelite industrial clock (German) circa 1970. The baton numerals are a direct influence from the Bauhaus movement of the 1930's and has stayed popular ever since. We've fitted a quartz movement to the original hands for perfect timekeeping. We have the same clock shown below only with a cleaner dial (without the speckles on the dial) 43cm diameter x 10cm deep £395 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/35


GERMAN INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK An impressive Bakelite industrial clock (German) circa 1970. The baton numerals are a direct influence from the Bauhaus movement of the 1930's and has stayed popular ever since. We've fitted a quartz movement to the original hands for perfect timekeeping. Size: 43cm diameter x 10cm deep £395 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/34


RETRO WALL CLOCK WITH RED AND BLUE HANDS Rarely have we found a clock with the hands painted in different colours. It is a definite positive feature and gives the clock its character. Originally made in the 1970's and electrically powered we have now fitted it with a modern quartz. Size: 55cm diameter £450 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: EL/33		GERMAN INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK This is an iconic industrial wall clock from the late 1960's. Many of the German clocks of this period used the baton numerals designed by Hans Hilfiker for the Swiss Federal railway clocks back in the 1940's. He in turn was influenced by the Bahaus movement. The size plus the colour of the case and the hands against the black and white dial will draw your eye to this clock in any setting. Originally electric it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement adapted to fit the original hands. Size: 64cm Diameter x 9cm deep. £650 To Buy £75 To Hire REF: RC/32


ENGLISH CHROME CASED WALL CLOCK, CIRCA 1970 Smiths a classic English company who stopped making clocks in the late 60's, branded there industrial clocks 'Smiths English Clock Sytems' and this is clearly one of them of good size (50cm). £395 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/31


1950's SMITHS CLOCK DIAL Recased for either wall hanging or positioning on a shelf. Size: 36cm x 36cm x 10cm deep £195 To Buy REF: RC/30		POST MODERNIST WALL CLOCK An unusual wall clock from Germany which we have now converted to quartz retaining the original hands. A very reasonably priced clock to fit in to a modern decor. Size: 44cm diameter £195 To Buy £65 To Hire REF: RC/29


FRENCH RETRO WALL CLOCK An unconventional shape to this clock gives it its style and dates it to the 1960's. Definetely an eye catcher. 44cm W x 23cm H £145 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/28		OCTAGONAL WALL CLOCK Smiths, a famous English clock company, now no longer, made this clock in the 1950's with an electric motor. We've now converted it adapting the original hands to fit a modern quartz movement. Made of Bakelite with the added interest of being octagonal Size: 22cm x 7cm £135 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/27

1970's WALL CLOCK This is a metal cased industrial wall clock made by SIMPLEX, a French company from the 1970's. The central sweep seconds hand is always an attractive feature on a wall clock. Now fitted with a high precision quartz movement. £165 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/26		FRENCH INDUSTRIAL WALL CLOCK A smart French office wall clock from the 1960's made by the firm of LePaute. This firm specialised in stylish electric clocks which are rarely found today. We have replaced the redundant electric motor with a modern quartz movement. Size: 31cm x 9.5cm £350 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/25


RARE RED COLOURED SMITHS BAKELITE WALL CLOCK Now fitted with quartz movement Circa 1950 16.5cm SQ x 5.5 Deep £145 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: RC/24		WHITE SMITHS BAKELITE WALL CLOCK Now fitted with quartz movement Circa 1950 16.5cm SQ x 5.5 Deep £145 To Buy £35 To Hire REF: RC/23


1950's SMITHS BAKELITE CLOCK Also has a red sweep seconds hand. Now converted to quartz for perfect time keeping Size: 16.5cm SQ x 5.5 Deep £145 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: RC/22


1950's SMITHS BAKELITE CLOCK This cream colour bakelte clock by Smiths was originally called Durban. It was one of there most popular clocks and produced in a number of different colours. You will find other colours under the Retro section of the website. Now converted to quartz for perfect time keeping. Size: 16.5cm SQ x 5.5 Deep £145 To Buy £55 To Hire REF: RC/21


1950's SMITHS BAKELITE CLOCK Finished in a nice duck egg blue colour probably one of the nicest colors that Smiths used on this very popular clock which they named Durbam. Now converted to quartz for perfect time keeping. Size: 16 cm x 16cm x 6cm deep £165 to Buy £55 To Hire REF: RC/20


CIGARETTE ADVERTISNING CLOCK Click Image for Full Details 33 CM x 37 CM £ 265 To Buy £ 65 To Hire REF: RC/19

One of our retro clocks in a contemporary room setting. Photography courtesy of Susan Whittle.		INDUSTRIAL CLOCK This is a fabulous good sized factory clock from the late 1960's or early 1970's. We have converted it from electric to quartz retaining of cousre the classic baton hands. The aluminuim rim adds that contemporary touch for modern decor. £295 To Buy £65 To Hire Size: 43cm Diameter x 7cm Deep REF: RC/18


SWISS MECHANICAL DECO CLOCK with 8 Day movement set into a panel of glass and fixed to a brass base. This clock will appeal to a purist. Size: 24.5cm x 14cm £165 To Buy REF: RC/17		SQUARE ART DECO CLOCK Formely a French electric factory clock from the 1930's / 40's. The beauty of this clock is that it can now sit on a surface like a shelf as well as being hung on a wall. 16cm W x 16cm H x 11cm D £245 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/16


FLIP CLOCK A popular item for hiring 18cm width x 9cm height x 7cm deep £30 For Hire Only REF: RC/15


DAY, DATE & TIME CLOCK Size: 19cm width x 6cm depth x 8.5cm height TO HIRE ONLY REF: NA/14


1960's / 70's FLIP CLOCK £65 FOR HIRE ONLY 28cm Wide x 14cm High x 11cm Deep REF: RC/13		1960's FLIP CLOCK / TICKET CLOCK The minutes and the hours flip over on this battery powered clock. Size: 17.5cm FOR HIRE ONLY REF: RC/12


1980's CZECHOSLOVAKIA WALL CLOCK Piano keyboard style hands and numerals. Originally ekectric and now fitted with a quartz £ 165 To Buy £ 45 To Hire 39cm x 39cm x 4cm Deep REF: RC/11		'GENTS OF LEICESTER' RETRO WALL CLOCK The interesting features of this interesting wall clock are the unconventional style of numerals and the red seconds hand. Perfect for a modern setting. Circa 1970 Now converted to quartz 23.5cm Diameter x 7cm Deep £165 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/10


BRASS POST MODERNIST STRIKING MANTEL CLOCK This brass cased quality clock has an 8 day mechanical movement which strikes the quarters and the hour on a bell. Would have been expensive when originally sold and is now a superb example of a quality precision made clock of this period. JUNGHANS MIESTER, Circa 1960 16cm wide x 19cm high £195 To Buy REF: RC/09		RETRO DESK CLOCK A fun looking alarm clock made by Salvest of Germany probably around 1970. Battery operated. Size: 23cm x 12cm £95 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/08


RETRO WALL CLOCK Unusual continental Retro pendulum wall clock with glass front and wooden panelled sides, Circa 1960's / mechanical movement. 24.5cm Wide x 29.5cm High x 7cm Deep £ 165 To Buy £ 45 To Hire REF: RC/07		1970's WALL CLOCK A green plastic cased wall clock with roman numerals. Four available so could make good office clocks or show different world times, e.g New York, London, Paris, Tokyo times or similar £65 each To Buy Size: DIA 33cm x 8.5cm REF: RC/06


1950's BUS CLOCK BY SMITHS Now fitted with a quartz mechamism but retaining the original hands so that it looks all original in the outward appearance. Would look even better if it were mounted inset into a suitable fascia but still works well sitting as shown in the picture. £195 to Buy £45 To Hire Size: 20cm W x 16cm H x 8cm D REF: RC/05


STYLISH MANTEL CLOCK An elegant mantel clock probably 1950's but with a strong art deco influence. Made in Austria by Siemans. Plug in electric with continental fitting so needs a UK adapter. Size: 18cm x 12cm x 6cm £165 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/04		SMITHS INSTRUMENT PANEL CLOCK A 1930's Smiths 8 day clock movement that would have fitted into an instrument panel of a vehicle. Beautifully engineered with an opening brass bezel to reach the winding hole and fine off white roman numerals screen printed onto a black dial plate. Would look smart set into a suitable housing on a boat or in a kitchen / study. £195 to Buy £40 To Hire Size: DIA 15cm x 9cm REF: RC/03


BUBBLE CLOCK A real retro clock by Smiths with a convex dial and lens. The white raised numerals and hands make it easy to tell the time. Has a moving seconds hand too. Plugs in to mains electricity. Size: 21.5cm Diameter x 7cm Deep £135 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/02		ANTIQUE MANTEL CLOCK Old wind up movement clock with Art Deco features now converted to quartz for perfect timing. Size: 26cm x 16cm x 3cm £125 To Buy £45 To Hire REF: RC/01