24" C15 Gents of Leicester Wall Clock
A huge industrial clock from renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Model number C15 in the 24" dial diameter, with heavy duty stepped steel casing left in as found condition in a beautiful dark teal colour. The dial of the clock has a heavy amount of paint lifting which has been sealed and secured, but leaves an attractive texture and finish, also featuring the Gents of Leicester logo. Gents' iconic arrow hands run on the original slave movement which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds.
NOTE: The appearance of the dial may change over this clocks lifetime.
A huge industrial clock from renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Model number C15 in the 24" dial diameter, with heavy duty stepped steel casing left in as found condition in a beautiful dark teal colour. The dial of the clock has a heavy amount of paint lifting which has been sealed and secured, but leaves an attractive texture and finish, also featuring the Gents of Leicester logo. Gents' iconic arrow hands run on the original slave movement which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds.
NOTE: The appearance of the dial may change over this clocks lifetime.
A huge industrial clock from renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Model number C15 in the 24" dial diameter, with heavy duty stepped steel casing left in as found condition in a beautiful dark teal colour. The dial of the clock has a heavy amount of paint lifting which has been sealed and secured, but leaves an attractive texture and finish, also featuring the Gents of Leicester logo. Gents' iconic arrow hands run on the original slave movement which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds.
NOTE: The appearance of the dial may change over this clocks lifetime.
About the maker
Gents of Leicester was formed in 1872 by John Thomas Gent and later registered as Gent & Co. In 1903 they produced an electric clock system labelled as the 'Pul-syn-etic' - a master and slave series of clocks that would go on to revolutionise the workplace and public spaces alike. Gents' electric clocks can still be found in public buildings, railway stations and factories all over the world to this day - a testament to their superior design, build and quality. In the field of electric clocks, Gents products were routinely specified by architects for their simple style, quality, reliability and foolproof installation in any situation.
Dimensions
Diameter: 800mm
Depth: 100mm
Weight: 25kg
