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XL Industrial Gents of Leicester Railway Station Factory Wall Clock

About the Item

- An incredibly rare single sided Gents' of Leicester station clock of huge proportion, English circa 1940. - A very heavy solid black outer casing with original backplate featuring three lugs for affixing to the wall. - The clock has maintained its original hands, the iconic Gent Of Leicester logo sits in the middle of the white face and is in a beautiful condition. - Fitted with new 4mm toughened glass which looks incredible. - The clock has maintained its original movement and runs electrically, rewired and PAT tested. - Width 96.5cm, Depth 18cm. Gents' of Leicester also known as Gents & Company Limited was established in Leicester, England in 1872 by John Thomas Gent. For over a century, the company was a well-known manufacturer of electrical equipment, in particular, its electric clocks, which were used in public buildings and railway stations all over the world.
  • Attributed to:
    Gents of Leicester (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.5 cm)Width: 38 in (96.5 cm)Depth: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sale, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6212227144052

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