Illuminated Gents of Leicester Railway Clock
Exceptional example of an 18" double sided illuminated clock manufactured by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Double sided, the heavy gauge steel casing retains the original black paint which has been waxed to preserve a perfect industrial patina. The perspex faces are bright and clean and can be illuminated via a remote switch - allowing the clocks to remain running, but the lights to be switched off. Large imposing hands running perfectly on the original slave mechanisms, powered by a mains operated impulse driver.
Rewired with 1m of black round flex and suspension chain.
Exceptional example of an 18" double sided illuminated clock manufactured by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Double sided, the heavy gauge steel casing retains the original black paint which has been waxed to preserve a perfect industrial patina. The perspex faces are bright and clean and can be illuminated via a remote switch - allowing the clocks to remain running, but the lights to be switched off. Large imposing hands running perfectly on the original slave mechanisms, powered by a mains operated impulse driver.
Rewired with 1m of black round flex and suspension chain.
Exceptional example of an 18" double sided illuminated clock manufactured by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Double sided, the heavy gauge steel casing retains the original black paint which has been waxed to preserve a perfect industrial patina. The perspex faces are bright and clean and can be illuminated via a remote switch - allowing the clocks to remain running, but the lights to be switched off. Large imposing hands running perfectly on the original slave mechanisms, powered by a mains operated impulse driver.
Rewired with 1m of black round flex and suspension chain.
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: 480mm
Depth: 300mm
Weight: 20kg
