Huge Gents of Leicester Illuminated Wall Clock
Huge 36" single sided and illuminated drum clock by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Salvaged from Mold Bus station in Wales, a very large and imposing single sided clock with internal illuminations. In wonderful time-worn condition with original black factory applied paint, tapered hands and Perspex face allowing the face to glow when illuminated. Original slave movement running perfectly which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds, with the illuminations controlled via a remote switch - allowing the clock to remain running, but the lights to be switched off.
Fully rewired with new LED internal illuminations.
Note: Internals are accessed via removable manhole to to the side of the clock.
RESERVED
Huge 36" single sided and illuminated drum clock by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Salvaged from Mold Bus station in Wales, a very large and imposing single sided clock with internal illuminations. In wonderful time-worn condition with original black factory applied paint, tapered hands and Perspex face allowing the face to glow when illuminated. Original slave movement running perfectly which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds, with the illuminations controlled via a remote switch - allowing the clock to remain running, but the lights to be switched off.
Fully rewired with new LED internal illuminations.
Note: Internals are accessed via removable manhole to to the side of the clock.
RESERVED
Huge 36" single sided and illuminated drum clock by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Salvaged from Mold Bus station in Wales, a very large and imposing single sided clock with internal illuminations. In wonderful time-worn condition with original black factory applied paint, tapered hands and Perspex face allowing the face to glow when illuminated. Original slave movement running perfectly which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds, with the illuminations controlled via a remote switch - allowing the clock to remain running, but the lights to be switched off.
Fully rewired with new LED internal illuminations.
Note: Internals are accessed via removable manhole to to the side of the clock.
RESERVED
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: 990mm
Depth: 260mm
Weight: 40kg
