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Place of Origin: British
Art Deco 1930's Regulator
Located in Amersham, GB
A very fine regulator dating from 1936 in a restrained art deco style. The large precision 8 day movement with Harrison’s maintaining power, and a dead beat escapement with six bar wheels...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Art Deco Brass & Mirrored Electric Clock, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish Art Deco electric clock , British made and dating to the 1930's. The dial is made up from clear ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Clocks
Materials
Brass
Quality Antique Inlaid Mahogany Eight Day Desktop Clock by R Stewart of Glasgow
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique inlaid mahogany eight day desktop clock by R Stewart of Glasgow having a quality mahogany case with a shaped top beautifully inlaid with ...
Category
Early 1900s Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Regency period Mahogany Gothic mantel clock.
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality Regency period Mahogany Gothic influenced mantel clock, having delicate carved finials, cluster columns to the sides, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, a thr...
Category
Early 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Oak and Mahogany Longcase Clock by Enfield
By Enfield Clock Company 1
Located in Norwich, GB
Art Deco oak cased longcase clock with arched top and mahogany moulding, serpentine shaped base standing on block feet and with glazed trunk door.
Silvered dial with Arabic numerals...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Oak
George I Lantern Clock by Thomas Reeve, Harlestone
Located in Norwich, GB
George I lantern clock by Thomas Reeve of Harlestone
One-piece column turned corner posts with integral tall vase turned finials and domed brass bell ...
Category
1710s George I Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Synchronome Electric Copper Cased Railway Waiting Room Wall Clock
By Synchronome
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage Reclaimed Industrial Copper Wall Clock by Synchronome
A stunning little industrial clock made in England circa 1930 by The Synchronome Company Ltd.
Synchronome were the preeminent clock maker throughout the early & mid 20th century, commercially producing the most accurate electric clocks globally despite strong competition from companies such as Gents of Leicester.
Stunning stepped copper case retaining its wonderful original aged patination.
The attractive aged hand painted dial bearing Roman Numeral indices and the Synchronome Electric makers marks.
The clock currently retains its original 30 second impulse movement which we can run via a impulse driver which would mimic the original master the clock would of ran from, alternatively we can convert the original hands to run from a modern high torque battery quartz movement.
The artists figure in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.
Technical Details
Movement Type Single AA Battery Powered Quartz
Clock face width 240 mm (9.5 Inch)
Overall Width 295 mm (11.5 Inch)
Depth 75 mm (3 inch)
Weight 1.5 kg
Colour / Materials Copper, Glass, Aged White
The Synchronome Company
The Synchronome Company, established in 1895 by Frank Hope-Jones and George Bennett Bowell, became one of Britain’s most influential manufacturers of precision electric clocks. Specialising in master clock systems, Synchronome revolutionised timekeeping with their innovative mechanisms, which distributed accurate time signals across large networks. Their clocks found widespread use in observatories, railway stations, and public buildings, becoming synonymous with reliability and precision.
One of their crowning achievements was the development of the Shortt–Synchronome free pendulum clock, created in collaboration with horologist William Hamilton Shortt. Released in the 1920s, this was the most accurate pendulum clock of its time and was used as the primary time standard in many observatories worldwide, solidifying Synchronome’s reputation for technical excellence.
Rivalry with Gents of Leicester
Synchronome’s rise to prominence brought them into fierce competition with another titan of the industry—Gents of Leicester. Both companies vied for dominance in the electric clock market, offering master clock systems that set the standard for accuracy and reliability. While Gents focused on robust, functional designs that served a wide range of public and industrial applications, Synchronome honed its reputation in scientific and observatory-grade timekeeping.
The rivalry spurred innovation, with each company striving to outdo the other in design, precision, and reliability. Gents became renowned for its large-scale installations in landmarks like Waterloo Station and the Houses of Parliament, while Synchronome distinguished itself with pioneering technology, particularly in the field of astronomical timekeeping. This competitive dynamic not only elevated the standards of timekeeping in the early 20th century but also left a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that collectors and enthusiasts value today.
Synchronome Clocks: A Timeless Legacy
Today, reclaimed Synchronome clocks are treasured for their industrial design and historical significance. Known for their sturdy construction and clean, minimalist style, these clocks are perfect for adding vintage charm to modern interiors. Whether it’s a classic Synchronome master clock...
Category
1930s Industrial Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Copper, Steel
Antique English Tall Case Clock with Chinoiserie Design
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome antique English tall case clock with Chinoiserie design. A beautiful piece with ebonized and gilt details. Pretty!! Circa 1840.
19w x 9d x 93h
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinoiserie Antique British Clocks
Materials
Wood
Brown Industrial Bakelite Wall Clock from Smith Electric, 1950s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
This wall clock was produced by Smith electric in England during the 1950s. It features a brown bakelite frame, an iron dial, an aluminium hands and a clear glass cover. The piece ha...
Category
Mid-20th Century Industrial British Clocks
Materials
Iron
Antique Rosewood Inlaid Mantle Clock by Walker and Hall
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique rosewood inlaid mantle clock by Walker and Hall having a pretty and unusual rosewood Mother of Pearl and brass inlaid case with an eight day movement. It boasts a porcelain d...
Category
19th Century Antique British Clocks
Materials
Other
Miniature Longcase Rocking Ship Clock by Sinclair Harding.
By Sinclair Harding
Located in Amersham, GB
Made by one of the last great english clock makers working in a traditional manner. This miniature longcase has an eight day weight driven movement with an automaton rocking ship in ...
Category
1980s George III Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Gold Plate, Brass, Steel
Edwardian Weight Driven Chinoiserie Decorated Grandmother Clock
Located in Norwich, GB
Edwardian weight driven chinoiserie decorated grandmother clock.
Edwardian Grandmother clock housed in a pagoda top case with raised Chinoiserie decoration on a black background. Raised, stepped plinth with inset panel to the base, long break arch trunk door with gilded raised moulding featuring typical Chinese scenes.
The sides of the case with floral decoration and featuring two birds. Pagoda top hood with opening glazed door surmounted by three gilded finials...
Category
Early 1900s Edwardian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
George III Mahogany Regulator Clock
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Regulator clock by William Chisholm, London. Baillie has no record of the maker but by the design of its original case, we believe it to be late 18th century circa 1790. The 8 day ...
Category
1790s George III Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Chinoiserie Lacquer Chippendale Style Grandmother Clock
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality Chinese Chippendale style chinoiserie lacquer grandmother clock. Having a pagoda style hood, brass faced, eight-day movement. The case having gilded classical oriental...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Chippendale Antique British Clocks
Materials
Wood
English Regency Period 1820s Golden Toned Wall Clock with Chinoiserie Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English painted wood wall clock from the early 19th century, with chinoiserie motifs. Created in England at the end of the Regency period, this wall clock captures our attention w...
Category
Early 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique British Clocks
Materials
Wood
18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
Located in Devon, GB
This superb George III longcase clock is veneered throughout with patinated figured mahogany of excellent colour. The base, trunk with openin...
Category
1760s George III Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock by Elliott
By Elliott Brothers
Located in Norwich, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Bell Top Mantel Clock by Elliott
Finely decorated bell top case with raised chinoiserie decoration depicting typical Chinese scenes on a black ground with gild...
Category
1970s Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Fruitwood
English Victorian Papier Mache Wall Clock
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian papier mache pearl inlaid and decorated wall clock. (Not working)
Category
20th Century Victorian British Clocks
Materials
Pearlware
20th Century Bistro Clock
Located in New York, NY
Hand-picked by buyers at Ann-Morris Inc.
Category
20th Century British Clocks
Materials
Stainless Steel
Art Deco Large Chrome Mantle Clock by Ferranti, England, c1930
Located in Devon, England
Superbly stylish large chrome mantle clock by the English clock makers, Ferranti. Dating to the 1930's this electrical clock is an absolute gem and in remarkable condition with the c...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Aesthetic Movement Zodiac Black Marble Mantle Clock with Gong-Striking Movement
Located in London, GB
A rare and wonderful Aesthetic Movement black marble brass gong-striking mantel clock with brass finials and brass gallery to the top, just below with hand-painted porcelain panels o...
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Clocks
Materials
Belgian Black Marble, Brass
Art Deco Smiths Chrome Table Clock, circa 1930
By Smiths English Clock Systems
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this very stylish English Art Deco chrome clock made by the British clockmakers 'smiths'. A 30 hour movement, fully serviced and keeping good time is housed...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Clocks
Materials
Steel, Chrome
George III Adam and Eve Automaton Longcase Clock
By James Fenton
Located in New Orleans, LA
A majestic specimen of English clockmaking, this important longcase clock by London clockmaker James Fenton features an exceptional Adam and Eve automaton above the dial. Longcase ti...
Category
18th Century George III Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Huge Illuminated Advertising Clock by Gensign
Located in London, GB
A huge Illuminated Advertising clock by Gensign
We are proud to offer a rare and remarkable double-sided ironmongers advertising Gensign Clock. The ...
Category
1920s Victorian Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Metal, Sheet Metal
XL Industrial Gents of Leicester Railway Station Factory Wall Clock
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Sale, GB
- 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 featurin...
Category
Early 20th Century British Clocks
Materials
Steel
Regency Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut Library Bracket Clock, Haley & Milner, London
Finely figured walnut 5 glass case with moulded plinth and standing on pad feet with bevelled glass throughout.
Front opening doo...
Category
1810s Regency Antique British Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Small Vintage Industrial Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Gent of Leicester 6 inch Bakelite Slave Clock with Silver Dial.
A small bakelite wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1950.
Gent of...
Category
1950s Industrial Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Steel
Early 19th Century Tall Case Clock by James Hogg, circa 1820
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early 19th century tall case clock by James Hogg, from village of Gifford near Edinborough, circa 1820, with fine mahogany case, brass fin...
Category
1820s Regency Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Mahogany Inlaid English Fusee Drop Dial Wall Clock by Carter of Warrington
Located in Norwich, GB
Victorian Mahogany Drop Dial Clock.
Well figured octagonal case with brass inlay surround. Eight day Fusee movement with engraved pendulum bob depict...
Category
1850s Victorian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Lewis F Day, Howell, James & Sons Aesthetic Movement Ebonised & Polychrome Clock
By Howell James & Co., Lewis Foreman Day
Located in London, GB
Lewis Foreman Day, for Howell, James and Sons.
An Aesthetic Movement ebonized and polychrome painted mantle clock with a carved floret to the centre of the arched and turned gallery flanked by turned finials, with a dentil moulding below, and criss cross lattice work to the upper sides, the lower sides with hand painted Aesthetic flowers in planters...
Category
1880s Aesthetic Movement Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
Small Reclaimed Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
Gents of Leicester makers...
Category
1930s Industrial Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Steel
Scottish Mahogany Swan Neck Satinwood Patera Inlaid Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780
By Charles Campbell
Located in Charleston, SC
Scottish mahogany eight day tall case clock with three sphere brass finials, a swan neck satinwood inlay patera pediment, intricately carved fretwork, over an arched door with flanki...
Category
1780s Regency Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass, Steel
Small Mahogany English Fusee Dial Clock by J.Allen, Norwich
By James Allen
Located in Norwich, GB
English dial clock by J.Allen, Norwich
Mahogany round dial wall clock with brass bezel, inspection door to the side and bottom door to allow acces...
Category
1910s Edwardian Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Antique Industrial Double Sided Copper Ferranti Hanging Factory Clock
Located in Sale, GB
- A wonderful double sided hanging copper clock by renowned manufacturers 'Ferranti', England circa 1930.
- Beautiful aged condition, the clock encompasses two worn painted faces wit...
Category
Early 20th Century British Clocks
Materials
Copper
Antique Ships Yacht Marine Heavy Bronze Bulkhead Wall Clock Fully Working
Located in Belper, Derbyshire
A wonderful, heavy bronze ship or Yacht bulkhead clock. Originally nickel plated, this has worn to a lovely rich brown patina with speckled old plating and green verdigris. A heavy bronze flange holding the thick beveled glass in place with a watertight gasket. The dial has some slight marks. The original glass has some marks and scratches.
Originally an early electric movement by the Magneta clock...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial British Clocks
Materials
Bronze
English Oak Tallcase Clock
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th century English tallcase clock, the 8 day movement with brass face and silvered chapter ring by John Glover, London, the case of provincial manuf...
Category
1760s Georgian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Quality Brass Carriage Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality brass carriage clock having a bevelled edge, glass panels, white enamel dial with Roman numerals, original hands, 8 day movement and a shaped carrying h...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
Walnut Westminster Chiming Grandmother Clock Retailed by Garrards, London
Located in Norwich, GB
Walnut grandmother clock retailed by Garrards.
Walnut Longcase clock standing on a raised, shaped moulded plinth with applied panel to the ...
Category
1950s Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Rare 1930s, English, Art Deco Modernist Yellow Bakelite and Chrome Clock
By Genalex
Located in Devon, England
Superb 1930s, Art Deco chrome and yellow bakelite clock with a modernist feel. Made by Genalex an English company. Early plastic perspex in mustard yellow with chrome numerals and be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Fine Georgian Longcase Clock by Collier, Eccles
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4734 fine quality Georgian, mahogany, moon phase grandfather clock, having original enamelled dial signed Collier, Eccles with subsidiar...
Category
1780s Georgian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Art Deco Acrylic & Chrome Desk Electric Clock by Ferranti, England, C1930
Located in Devon, England
For your consideration is this rather stylish early acrylic and chrome Art Deco clock. Remarkable condition for it's age is this totally authentic 1930s clock...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco British Clocks
Materials
Chrome
Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & Inlaid Grandfather Clock
By France"
Located in Dereham, GB
Fine Miniature Victorian Rosewood & inlaid Grandfather clock,
Rosewood case with inlaid detail
Circular clock dial with French 8 day movemen...
Category
1860s Late Victorian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Rosewood
Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
Category
1930s Industrial Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Brass
19th Century English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful 19th century English chinoiserie tall case clock. Lovely painted images on the piece and the face of the clock has a very pretty ...
Category
19th Century Antique British Clocks
Materials
Wood
Antique Victorian Quality Figured Walnut 8 Day Wall Clock
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality figured walnut 8 day wall clock having a superb quality figured walnut case with a circular porcelain dial, original hands,...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Walnut
Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.
Located in Berlin, DE
Historic antique English grandfather clock, mahogany, 18th century.
English grandfather clock, 18th century, mahogany veneer with b...
Category
18th Century Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by Stephen Hurst, Liverpool
Located in Norwich, GB
George III Longcase Clock
The maker of this Longcase clock was Stephen Hurst from Liverpool. The case is made from the finest mahogany with wonderful use of flame mahogany to the trunk door and base.
It is beautifully decorated with boxwood and satinwood stringing throughout and ‘sheraton’ style inlay work of the highest quality. The trunk has reeded and canted corners, the hood is also reeded giving the appearance of double pillars, a feature of Liverpool clocks...
Category
1810s George III Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century J.J Elliott Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock
By James Jones Elliott
Located in Long Branch, NJ
19th Century J.J Elliot Inlaid Brass Mahogany & Mother of Pearl Tall Case Clock
Dimensions : 91" Tall X 21" Wide X 15" Deep
This stunning inlaid grandfather clock...
Category
1890s Edwardian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
George III Longcase Clock by Robert Wood, circa 1795, London
By ROBERT WOOD OF LONDON (c.1790-1825)
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Fine quality Georgian grandfather clock, having arched, silvered dial signed by Robert Wood, London with rocking ship automaton set in the painted estuary, seconds and date subsidiar...
Category
1790s George III Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
1970's British Ultimate Gray /Monochrome Black AC GMT Co. Classic Wall Clock
By Industrial Design
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Quartz sweep seconds / non ticking wall clock finished in ultimate gray pantone 17-5104
Rescued from Industrial scrap yards and brought back to life in our UK workshop, our expert...
Category
1970s Industrial Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Reclaimed Large 18inch Diameter Industrial Slave Clock by Gent of Leicester
By Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
A Large Vintage Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock.
A clean example of the iconic Gent of Leicester industrial wall clock.
Made in Leicester, England circa 1960 by Gents of Leice...
Category
1960s Industrial Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Steel
Thomas Pringle Mahogany Case 8-Day Tall Clock, Dalkeith, Scotland, circa 1830’s
Located in Milford, NH
A fine example of an 8-day tall clock in mahogany case made by Thomas Pringle, Scottish clockmaker, active 1830-1836. This beautiful tall case clock features a swan’s neck split pediment with foliate carved decoration, gilt foliate rosettes, and a center eagle finial on the hood, with an arched glass...
Category
1830s Antique British Clocks
Materials
Brass
A little Arts & Crafts copper table clock in the shape of a flower head
Located in London, GB
A little Arts and Crafts copper table clock in the shape of a flower head with hand hammered floral decoration, retaining the original sim...
Category
1910s Arts and Crafts Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Copper
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
By Maple & Co.
Located in Dereham, GB
Chinoiserie Decorated Mantel Clock circa 1920s
Black Background with gilt decoration
Dome shaped top , with gilt brass columns each side.
Cream ena...
Category
1920s Chinese Export Vintage British Clocks
Materials
Lacquer
Good Quality Regency ‘Egyptian Style’ Mahogany Longcase Clock by John Grant
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A good quality Regency ‘Egyptian style’ mahogany longcase clock by John Grant, the case surmounted by Egyptian columns with heads and feet of ca...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Bracket Clock by John Garth, Harrogate
By John Garth
Located in Norwich, GB
Regency bracket clock by
John Garth, Harrogate
Mahogany case standing on a stepped base with ribbed decoration and standing on four brass bal...
Category
19th Century Regency Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany
Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Chiming Repeater Clock from 1899
By Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd.
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co., this rare and collectable Antique, Victorian, Sterling Silver Repeater Clock has a plain...
Category
1890s Victorian Antique British Clocks
Materials
Sterling Silver
George III Mahogany Longcase Clock by William Taylor of Whitehaven, Cumbria
Located in Essex, MA
William Taylor lived 1738 till 1801. Beautiful case with unusual fret carved sides of case. The carved broken arched pediment with carved rosettes and trailing vine, reverse glass pa...
Category
1770s George III Antique British Clocks
Materials
Mahogany