24 Hour Gents of Leicester Clock
Large 18" industrial railway clock manufactured in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Likely one of many set up in a factory or railway station, this clock retains it's original black factory paint with a heavy patina and texture. The 18" dial has a beautifully crazed and aged appearance and also features the red 24 hour numerals. Gents' iconic hands run on the original slave movement which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds.
Large 18" industrial railway clock manufactured in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Likely one of many set up in a factory or railway station, this clock retains it's original black factory paint with a heavy patina and texture. The 18" dial has a beautifully crazed and aged appearance and also features the red 24 hour numerals. Gents' iconic hands run on the original slave movement which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds.
Large 18" industrial railway clock manufactured in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1940
Likely one of many set up in a factory or railway station, this clock retains it's original black factory paint with a heavy patina and texture. The 18" dial has a beautifully crazed and aged appearance and also features the red 24 hour numerals. Gents' iconic hands run on the original slave movement which now has benefit of a modern battery operated impulse driver giving that synonymous mechanical 'clunk' every 30 seconds.
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: 500mm
Depth: 80mm
Weight: 8kg
