The design of this clock dates to the mid-1930s. It was one of the first bakelite models, and also the first to use the trademark Smiths hands, which continued in use until the late 1950s.
This is a rare wartime example, dated February 1941. It is of very solid construction with a steel dial and separate steel falseplate. It is driven by the 'Deluxe' synchronous motor, which was the heavy duty workhorse of the Smiths Sectric stable from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The clock runs on mains electricity and keeps perfect time because it is synchronized to the frequency of the electricity supply. Early models, such as this, have a "tell-tale" window below the number 12 to indicate that the clock is running.
The clock has been sensitively restored and is in outstanding overall condition; the steel dial is in a particularly good state of preservation.
It is supplied in full working order with instructions and guidance on aftercare.