Black Metal Magneta Wall Clock
Imposing British railway clock made in England by well known clock makers Magneta Electric. c.1920
Likely once used in a railway setting, this clock has been left in as found, original condition - just cleaned and preserved. The clock surround is made of heavy duty steel, which has been pressed to imitate wood. The dial is 18" in diameter and features hand painted roman numerals, chapters and makers mark. The original hands now running on a high torque Quartz movement for modern convenience.
Imposing British railway clock made in England by well known clock makers Magneta Electric. c.1920
Likely once used in a railway setting, this clock has been left in as found, original condition - just cleaned and preserved. The clock surround is made of heavy duty steel, which has been pressed to imitate wood. The dial is 18" in diameter and features hand painted roman numerals, chapters and makers mark. The original hands now running on a high torque Quartz movement for modern convenience.
Imposing British railway clock made in England by well known clock makers Magneta Electric. c.1920
Likely once used in a railway setting, this clock has been left in as found, original condition - just cleaned and preserved. The clock surround is made of heavy duty steel, which has been pressed to imitate wood. The dial is 18" in diameter and features hand painted roman numerals, chapters and makers mark. The original hands now running on a high torque Quartz movement for modern convenience.
About the maker
The Magneta Time Co. were based at the Goblin Works factory in Leatherhead, Surrey. As a company there were instrumental in the development of public clocks with many still found at railway stations today. They manufactured synchronous, impulse, turret and even advertising clocks where commissioned by architects. Outside of clocks they also produced fire alarms, telephones, loudspeakers and many other electrical items.
Dimensions
Diameter: 600mm
Depth: 120mm
Weight: 10kg
