VITASCOPE Rare 1940s Art Deco Brown Bakelite AUTOMATON CLOCK (With Rocking Ship)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – PLEASE READ ALL! ITEM DESCRIPTION: Original early 1940s Art Deco Clock, called the Vitascope. Made in the Isle of Man, this is the rare and sought after mottled brown bakelite edition, with chrome clock, in absolutely perfect’shiny’ condition, this has been professionally re-wired and Pat tested. The two colour acetate cylinder is missing, but all the fittings with screws are there, to add easily if required, so just remains a single colour…

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Vitascope Automaton Art deco bakelite rocking ship clock

Made by Vitascope on the Isle of Man. The clock itself keeps good time with art deco style hands. In excellent condition with no marks or cracks to glass or case. Measures approx 38cm tall x 23cm wide x 21 deep. The original bulb has been changed for a low heat led which gives off a warmer light but I do have the original bulb and can include this if required. Plugs into standard 240v…

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Cream/Brown Art Deco Isle Of Man Vitascope Automaton Rocking Ship Clock

When plugged in and the small knob is turned in the direction of the arrow the boat slowly rocks up and down and the sky changes colour from dusk to dawn. The Back lite does not come on so it will need a new bulb. This clock is a fascinating watch the electric movement keeps good time. The case is not cream with a brown dial, It has been re-finished at some point in the…

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Vitascope Art Deco Rocking Ship Clock, in working condition

An electric movement, cream Bakelite case and an original grey metal back with start wind and light switch, & labelled Vitascope Industries Ltd. The clock was designed in 1941 and amended in 1947 by a Mr J. Powered by a 240 volt 50 cycles mains supply to a synchronous movement which drives both the hands and the automation. It is lit from the back of the case through a cylinder. The cylinder made up of…

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