24" Factory Clock by Gents of Leicester
A very large 24″ wall clock typically found in factories and railway stations made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
This clock has been left in fantastic original condition. Black steel casing has been waxed to preserve the excellent patina built up over the years to the factory-applied paint. Original iconic hands and slave movement now running on a battery-operated impulse driver – clock retains that wonderful ‘clunk’ as the minute hand progresses every 30 seconds.
A very large 24″ wall clock typically found in factories and railway stations made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
This clock has been left in fantastic original condition. Black steel casing has been waxed to preserve the excellent patina built up over the years to the factory-applied paint. Original iconic hands and slave movement now running on a battery-operated impulse driver – clock retains that wonderful ‘clunk’ as the minute hand progresses every 30 seconds.
A very large 24″ wall clock typically found in factories and railway stations made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
This clock has been left in fantastic original condition. Black steel casing has been waxed to preserve the excellent patina built up over the years to the factory-applied paint. Original iconic hands and slave movement now running on a battery-operated impulse driver – clock retains that wonderful ‘clunk’ as the minute hand progresses every 30 seconds.
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: 620mm
Depth: 80mm
Weight: 15kg
