Early Wooden Gents of Leicester Clock
A very early and rare wooden cased wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1910
Smaller in size, the dial has been subject to heavy weathering which has resulted in a beautiful patina. The roman numerals, chapters and makers marks have all survived and have been sealed in to preserve. Original hands now fitted to a high torque Quartz movement for modern convenience.
A very early and rare wooden cased wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1910
Smaller in size, the dial has been subject to heavy weathering which has resulted in a beautiful patina. The roman numerals, chapters and makers marks have all survived and have been sealed in to preserve. Original hands now fitted to a high torque Quartz movement for modern convenience.
A very early and rare wooden cased wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1910
Smaller in size, the dial has been subject to heavy weathering which has resulted in a beautiful patina. The roman numerals, chapters and makers marks have all survived and have been sealed in to preserve. Original hands now fitted to a high torque Quartz movement for modern convenience.
About the maker
Gents of Leicester was formed in 1872 by John Thomas Gent and later registered as Gent & Co. In 1903 they produced an electric clock system labelled as the 'Pul-syn-etic' - a master and slave series of clocks that would go on to revolutionise the workplace and public spaces alike. Gents' electric clocks can still be found in public buildings, railway stations and factories all over the world to this day - a testament to their superior design, build and quality. In the field of electric clocks, Gents products were routinely specified by architects for their simple style, quality, reliability and foolproof installation in any situation.
Dimensions
Diameter: 380mm
Depth: 90mm
Weight: 8kg
