Vintage Mid-Century Smiths Sectric Bakelite Wall Clock

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Vintage Mid-Century Smiths Sectric Bakelite Wall Clock
£83.00
Item number: C/S2B/008

Bring authentic 20th-century British industrial design into your space with this classic Smiths Sectric Bakelite Wall Clock. Originally manufactured in Great Britain during the golden age of synchronous electric timekeeping, this timepiece features a iconic molded Bakelite casing, clean Art Deco typography, and timeless mechanical elegance.

Key Features

  • Authentic Bakelite Casing: Deep brown-black molded phenolic resin housing with smooth contours and a rich natural finish.

  • Classic Art Deco Dial: Crisp face featuring bold Arabic numerals, minute track, and contrasting hands for maximum legibility.

  • British Horological Heritage: Produced by Smiths, the premier name in 20th-century British clockmaking and electric timepieces.

  • Versatile Styling: Perfectly complements vintage, industrial, mid-century modern, or eclectic interior decor.

Specifications

Smiths Sectric Origin Great Britain EraCirca 1930s–1950s Housing Material Bakelite (Phenolic Resin) Lens Material Glass Movement Type Mains Synchronous Electric (220–240V AC) Dimensions Standard 9 dial" Diameter x 3" Depth Mounting Type Wall Mount

Condition & Servicing Report

  • Case: Excellent vintage condition. Free of cracks, chips, or severe scratches; Bakelite retains a glossy patina.

  • Dial & Glass: Clean, legible dial face with minor aging consistent with age. Original glass lens is intact and clear.

  • Electrical & Movement: Pat tested and fitted with fresh period-style braided flex cable and a standard modern fused plug. Tested for reliable timekeeping on standard AC mains power.

  • Authentic Bakelite Casing: Deep brown-black molded phenolic resin housing with smooth contours and a rich natural finish.

  • Classic Art Deco Dial: Crisp face featuring bold Arabic numerals, minute track, and contrasting hands for maximum legibility.

  • British Horological Heritage: Produced by Smiths, the premier name in 20th-century British clockmaking and electric timepieces.

  • Versatile Styling: Perfectly complements vintage, industrial, mid-century modern, or eclectic interior decor.