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Large Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Railway Station Platform Factory Wall Clock
About the Item
- An incredibly rare example of the iconic larger cast iron wall clock made in England by Gent & Co Ltd Leicester, circa 1920.
- Beautifully presented, original black hands and fabulous age and wear across the entire face and casing. The dial features the early and rare Roman numerals and are now covered by a new piece of glass.
- Almost certainly from an industrial hard working past, this clock has a solid cast iron construction and is extremely heavy, three lugs protrude out from the casing which raise it away from the wall when fixed. The lug at the top has a piece missing.
- The clock has maintained its original movement and is supplied with a modern battery Slave Clock Impulse Driver.
- 64cm wide, 11cm deep.
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: 25.2 in (64 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 4.34 in (11 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1920
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Sale, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6212227144242
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