Antique 16″ Scientific Railway Station / School Round Dial Wall Clock (Timepiece)

Summary:

• Item: 16” Wall Clock
• Circa: 1945
• Provenance: India
• 16” external diameter
• Quality single brass barrel spring mechanism
• Timepiece mechanism
• French polished mahogany case
• Black Arabic numeral face
• Pendulum access door
• Brass bezel
• Elegant shaped hands
• Original cream colour tin dial
• Winding key
• Detachable adjustable pendulum
• Restored & serviced
• Free delivery to mainland England, Wales & Southern Scotland*
• 2 Year UK warranty included
• Free 14-day UK returns policy

Description:

This is a good quality antique 16″ wall clock, by ‘Scientific’, designed for use as municipal / railway / station clock, housing a timepiece mechanism, circa 1945, with a mahogany case, which has been lovingly restored to its former glory, and is in good original working order.

This 16″ wall clock houses a quality single brass barrel spring driven featuring a timepiece mechanism.

This 16″ wall clock features a lovely ebonised mahogany case, with a moulded brass bezel, a pendulum access door on the underside.  The mahogany case has been cleaned and French polished by hand to revive the wonderful colour and patination of the grain in the timber.  On the back of the clock is a bracket to attach the clock to the wall.

The movement has been restored and serviced and is now in good mechanical order, ensuring this clock is reliable and keeps good time. The pendulum, which is attached to the mechanism by accessing the clock from the door below, can be adjusted in length to allow you to regulate the clock speed. The 16″ wall clock comes with a key, which is used to wind the mechanism through the centre of the face dial.

This 16″ wall clock face retains the original ivory colour dial with black Arabic numeral numbering and an elegant shaped hour and minute hand.  A hinged solid brass bezel houses the glass face that protects the tin dial and face whilst in operation.  The brass bezel opens on a right-hand hinge to allow you to adjust or set the time. There is a catch to the back of the clock that locks the brass bezel in place and stops it from accidentally swinging open.

The 16″ wall clock looks great in a variety of rooms and also in either a traditional or contemporary setting.  This truly is a very beautiful wall clock of classic styling and quality construction.  It will become a member of the family after not too long!  So, don’t miss out your chance to own a lovely clock.

Provenance:

Established in 1946, Scientific Clock Manufacturing Co. has made a name for itself in the list of top suppliers of office clock, municipal clocks, decorative wall clock in India. The company is located in Morbi, Gujarat, India and is still in existence today, as one of the leading retailers of wall clocks (source: https://www.tradeindia.com/scientific-clock-mfg-co-2641835/).

This wall clock was designed for use in public / municipal buildings such as schools, office and railway stations in the British colonies, specifically India, therefore, its reliability and quality of construction were paramount.

Condition Report:

This is a good quality antique 16″ wall clock, by ‘Scientific’, designed for use as municipal / railway / station clock, housing a timepiece mechanism, circa 1930, with a mahogany case, which has been lovingly restored to its former glory, and is in good original working order.  Nominal old use marks to the case and tin dial but nothing significant considering the age of the item. The mahogany case is in good condition having been French polished by hand in our workshop.  The 16″ wall clock retains its original tin dial, which is nice to see.  The brass-hinged bezel is in good working order, with some play to the hinge.  The bezel-locking latch is present and working and prevents the bezel from opening.  The spring mechanism is original (not fusee); it has been cleaned and serviced and is in good working order, keeping good time.  As we are confident that you will have no problems with the mechanism, we offer a 2-year UK warranty whereby if there were a mechanical problem with the clock, we would collect it free of charge from you, have it repaired and returned free of charge to you.  We also offer a 14-day UK returns policy if you were not happy with it or wanted to return it for any reason. Please also note, this clock has the original mechanism; it has not been replaced with a cheaper devaluing electrical battery-operated kit that you see on some clocks.

Setting up the Clock:

The clock may require the pendulum to be adjusted once on the wall. The clock will only work if it is placed on a flat wall in a direct up-right position (not on a side angle). Detailed setup instructions will be included when the clock is delivered.

Dimensions:

External Diameter = 16″
Painted Dial Diameter = 12″
Depth = 4½”

Ref. TP537/77666