Large Magneta Railway Clock
Imposing British railway clock made in England by well known clock makers Magneta Electric. c.1940
Likely used on a railway platform, this clock has been left in as found, original condition, just cleaned and waxed to preserve. Wonderful deep blue painted surround with paint loss here and there contrasted with the clean, sharp face. Original slave mechanism running perfectly on a battery operated impulse driver.
Imposing British railway clock made in England by well known clock makers Magneta Electric. c.1940
Likely used on a railway platform, this clock has been left in as found, original condition, just cleaned and waxed to preserve. Wonderful deep blue painted surround with paint loss here and there contrasted with the clean, sharp face. Original slave mechanism running perfectly on a battery operated impulse driver.
Imposing British railway clock made in England by well known clock makers Magneta Electric. c.1940
Likely used on a railway platform, this clock has been left in as found, original condition, just cleaned and waxed to preserve. Wonderful deep blue painted surround with paint loss here and there contrasted with the clean, sharp face. Original slave mechanism running perfectly on a battery operated impulse driver.
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: 650mm
Depth: 120mm
Weight: 15kg
