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Period: 1930s
Vintage Industrial Copper Gents of Leicester Factory Railway Wall Clock c.1930
Located in London, GB
Beautiful example of the iconic wall clock made in England by renowned electrical manufactures Gents of Leicester. c.1930
The metal casing has been stripped of paint to show the e...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Copper
Huge Industrial Illuminated Double Sided Gents of Leicester Railway Clock. c1930
Located in London, GB
An incredible and large illuminated double faced wall clock made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Double sided wall mounted in fantastic condition in old dark blue paint. Ge...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Seldom Seen Art Deco Neon Hexagon Clock, 'The Electric Clock Co. Cleveland
By Cleveland Clock Co.
Located in Buffalo, NY
By far. one of the best examples I have ever owned!!! Unmolested, totally original, 1930s Art Deco 2-color neon clock, manufactured by The Electric Clock Company, Clevland Ohio,Trul...
Category
American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Steel
Huge Industrial Illuminated Double Sided Gents of Leicester Railway Clock. c1930
Located in London, GB
An incredible pair of large illuminated railway clocks made in England by Gents of Leicester. c.1930
Believed to have originally hung in Cardiff Central railway station. Double si...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Art Deco Table Desk Clock Kienzle
Located in Vienna, AT
Brass frame nickel plated clock face made of polished steel and fixed on pink colored glass made by Kienzl in the late, 1930s. Fitted with a mechanical movement. On request can be re...
Category
German Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Ceramic
Large Siemens Factory Industrial or Station Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1950s. Original condition with patina on the frame.
Formerly a slave clock, it is now fitted with a modern quartz movement wit...
Category
German Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock
Located in Buffalo, NY
.Classic 1930's /40's Art Deco Red Neon Advertizing Clock. Great style and design.. All original ,unmolested condition, Clock tested and in working order. keep's perfect time.. Retai...
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American Art Deco Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Rare Art Deco Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
Gent of Leicester makers ...
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British Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Rare Extra Small Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gent of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
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Materials
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Superb, Unique "Father Time" Art Deco Clock, Wood Inlay
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Extremely fine, made in America, Germany or France, this "Father Time" electric wall clock is a masterpiece of wood and brass inlay. Using a series of hard...
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Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
Located in London, GB
Large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. c.1930
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Materials
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Wall Clock by Mjolby Intarsia from the Late 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid Swedish wall clock attributed to Mjolby Intarsia. New battery movement.
Category
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Materials
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Vintage Industrial Cast Iron Smiths Factory Wall Clock, c.1930
Located in London, GB
Beautiful example of a cast iron factory wall clock made in England by Smiths. c.1930
Lesser seen than the iconic cast Gents of Leicester clock - made from a single piece of cast ...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
Large Industrial Cast Iron Gents of Leicester Factory Wall Clock, circa 1930
Located in London, GB
Incredible large cast iron factory clock manufactured by renowned electrical company Gents of Leicester. circa 1930
Almost certainly used in an industrial setting, this clock has ...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Iron
"Zodiac Clock, " Spectacular Art Deco Sculptural Clock in Wrought Iron and Copper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of the most unusual and spectacular Art Deco pieces we have ever offered, this large Art Deco clock is composed of fer forgé or wrought iron a...
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Junghans Wall Clock
Located in Vienna, AT
Wood box, clock face with Arabic numbers, restored new battery movement.
Category
German Art Deco Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Brass 7-day winding nautical wall clock, signed S. Marti 1931.
Located in Milan, IT
Nautical brass wall clock with 7-day spring winding, signed S. Marti Montbeliard Grand Prix Paris 1931, Samuel Marti was a renowned 19th century Par...
Category
Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Vintage Synchronome Electric Copper Cased Railway Waiting Room Wall Clock
By Synchronome
Located in Nottingham, GB
Vintage Reclaimed Industrial Copper Wall Clock by Synchronome
A stunning little industrial clock made in England circa 1930 by The Synchronome Company Ltd.
Synchronome were the preeminent clock maker throughout the early & mid 20th century, commercially producing the most accurate electric clocks globally despite strong competition from companies such as Gents of Leicester.
Stunning stepped copper case retaining its wonderful original aged patination.
The attractive aged hand painted dial bearing Roman Numeral indices and the Synchronome Electric makers marks.
The clock currently retains its original 30 second impulse movement which we can run via a impulse driver which would mimic the original master the clock would of ran from, alternatively we can convert the original hands to run from a modern high torque battery quartz movement.
The artists figure in the images is 6ft 1" to give a representation of scale.
Technical Details
Movement Type Single AA Battery Powered Quartz
Clock face width 240 mm (9.5 Inch)
Overall Width 295 mm (11.5 Inch)
Depth 75 mm (3 inch)
Weight 1.5 kg
Colour / Materials Copper, Glass, Aged White
The Synchronome Company
The Synchronome Company, established in 1895 by Frank Hope-Jones and George Bennett Bowell, became one of Britain’s most influential manufacturers of precision electric clocks. Specialising in master clock systems, Synchronome revolutionised timekeeping with their innovative mechanisms, which distributed accurate time signals across large networks. Their clocks found widespread use in observatories, railway stations, and public buildings, becoming synonymous with reliability and precision.
One of their crowning achievements was the development of the Shortt–Synchronome free pendulum clock, created in collaboration with horologist William Hamilton Shortt. Released in the 1920s, this was the most accurate pendulum clock of its time and was used as the primary time standard in many observatories worldwide, solidifying Synchronome’s reputation for technical excellence.
Rivalry with Gents of Leicester
Synchronome’s rise to prominence brought them into fierce competition with another titan of the industry—Gents of Leicester. Both companies vied for dominance in the electric clock market, offering master clock systems that set the standard for accuracy and reliability. While Gents focused on robust, functional designs that served a wide range of public and industrial applications, Synchronome honed its reputation in scientific and observatory-grade timekeeping.
The rivalry spurred innovation, with each company striving to outdo the other in design, precision, and reliability. Gents became renowned for its large-scale installations in landmarks like Waterloo Station and the Houses of Parliament, while Synchronome distinguished itself with pioneering technology, particularly in the field of astronomical timekeeping. This competitive dynamic not only elevated the standards of timekeeping in the early 20th century but also left a legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that collectors and enthusiasts value today.
Synchronome Clocks: A Timeless Legacy
Today, reclaimed Synchronome clocks are treasured for their industrial design and historical significance. Known for their sturdy construction and clean, minimalist style, these clocks are perfect for adding vintage charm to modern interiors. Whether it’s a classic Synchronome master clock...
Category
British Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Copper, Steel
Unique 100% Original Finished Swedish Gustavian Wall Clock
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Unique 100% Original Finished Swedish Gustavian Wall Clock.
Category
Swedish Gustavian Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Early 20th Century Smiths Astral 'Great Britain' Shipboard Clock, circa 1930s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early 20th century Smiths Astral [Great Britain] shipboard brass clock, circa 1930. A brass case with inset beveled glass panel that reveals a silvertone...
Category
English Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Small Reclaimed Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
Gents of Leicester makers...
Category
British Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
EXTREMELY RARE JUNGHANS ATO WALL CLOCK Germany 1930's
Located in Barcelona, ES
EXTREMELY RARE JUNGHANS ATO WALL CLOCK Germany 1930's
Category
Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Brass
Siemens Halske Bauhaus Factory or Workshop Wall Clock
By Siemens
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel frame with gold ring inside and steel clock face with red and black digits, manufactured by Siemens Halske in the 1930s.
According to the previous owner the clock was hanging...
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
AEG Factory, Station Wall Clock by Peter Behrens
By Peter Behrens, AEG
Located in Vienna, AT
Steel painted with glass front made in Germany in the 1930s by AEG.
Now fitted with a 220Volts movement but can be changed to a modern quartz movement w...
Category
German Bauhaus Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
Small Art Deco Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock by Gents of Leicester
Located in Nottingham, GB
Rare Octagonal Bakelite Wall Clock.
A beautiful art deco style wall clock by renowned British clock maker Gents of Leicester.
Made in England circa 1930.
Gents of Leicester makers...
Category
British Industrial Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Steel
1930 Art Deco Wall Clock in Parchment, Made in France
Located in Milan, IT
1930 Art Deco wall clock in Parchment. Made in France.
Category
French Art Deco Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Wood
Wall Clock By Mjolby Intarsia From The Late 1930s
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid wall clock with different kind of wood manufactured in the late 1930s by Mjolby Intarsia in Sweden. New battery movement. The original movement is stil...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Softwood
Wall Clock Eos & Diana By Gerhard Malmberg For Mjolby Intarsia
Located in Vienna, AT
An original handcrafted inlaid wall clock "Eos & Diana" with different kind of wood designed by Gerhard Malmberg in the 1930 and manufactured by Mjolby Intarsia in Sweden. New batter...
Category
Swedish Art Deco Vintage 1930s Wall Clocks
Materials
Softwood
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