{"product_id":"vintage-electric-london-magneta-brass-industrial-wall-clock","title":"Vintage Electric London Magneta Brass Industrial Wall Clock","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"product-single__title\"\u003eVintage Electric London Magneta Brass Industrial Wall Clock\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a beautiful, working, 1940s Vintage Electric London \u003cem\u003eMagneta\u003c\/em\u003e Brass Industrial Wall Clock, with 8 Inch Clock Face, made by the\u003cem\u003e Magneta Time Co. Ltd\u003c\/em\u003e, Cateret Street, London \/ Goblin Works, Leatherhead, Surrey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum Diameter:  27cm \/ 10.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClock Face Diameter:  20cm \/ 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth:  8.5 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mechanism is labelled as follows:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e200-250 Volts, 50 Hz - self starting\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePat No. 571849 \u003c\/em\u003e(which dates to 1943 and was filed by BRITISH VACUUM CLEANER \u0026amp; ENGINEERING CO., Ltd. (BVC: trade name 'Goblin'), which were affiliated with the Magneta Time Co.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLicensed Under Letters Pat. No. 366710 \u003c\/em\u003e(which was filed in 1931)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also has the number 18563 stamped on the rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Synchronous electric mains, 200\/250V 50Hz, operated clock has been rewired with a natty yellow\/orange vintage style braided wire terminating in a UK plug. It retains its original electric 'Magneta' movement, which is started by turning \u0026amp; releasing the knob at the base of the clock. This type of clock tends to hum when first started.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exterior is in very good cosmetic condition with a few surface blemishes \/ scuffs in the brass.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inside of the clock is pretty \u003c\/span\u003edistressed after hanging on a factory or railway office wall for many years... I've not been tempted to polish the inside as I quite like to see the patina!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe face has black, easy to read, Arabic numerals and looks pretty clean \/perhaps slightly dusty. The hour and minute hands are black and are complemented by a large sweeping red seconds hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surround is made from spun brass and has a 1940s Electric \u003cem\u003eMagneta\u003c\/em\u003e movement fitted in the rear. \u003cspan\u003eIt has \u003c\/span\u003ekept reasonable time over a 48 hour period but, like any clock of this age, it would probably benefit from a professional clean to ensure perfect time-keeping and maximum visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely looking retro clock just waiting for the perfect wall to hang on!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/vintage-clocks-watches-timepieces\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage clocks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNB: Accessories are shown for photographic purposes only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"border-top-left-radius: 2px; 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