12" FLP Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Wall Clock
Beautiful example of the iconic cast iron factory wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
In as found condition, just cleaned and waxed to preserve - this clock has a solid cast iron construction and is much more heavy duty than usual for this size. Dial features raised numerals and makers plaque showing FLP rating. The 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.
NOTE: all 3 fixing lugs should be used when securing to a wall.
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: 340mm
Depth: 120mm
Weight: 15kg
