A rare Smiths blue glass Art Deco 1930s electric clock in gorgeous condition with lovely chrome work, face and hands. The base of the clock is 7.75 inches by 1 inch and a total height of 7 inches. The face has a 5.5 inch diameter with the glass being 7.5 inches wide at the base tapering to 6.25 inches at the top. The clock is in beautiful condition although I cannot see the Smiths makers mark on the face of the clock which leads me too believe it has been repainted at some time. The glass and chrome work is excellent, as is the Bakelite body on the back. The electric motor has actually been replaced with a good quality quartz movement and covered with a non Smiths Bakelite body. To gain access to this to replace batteries or to adjust the time, by unscrewing the three little screws to free the Bakelite housing. Not surprisingly, these original electric motors will fail, given they are over 70 years old can you imagine a kettle or an iron giving that sort of service? This fine example has been sympathetically updated with skill to ensure it remains as original looking as possible, right down to the red and black wheel on the face that would show the clock was working in place but now not being able to turn. Hand adjuster and power input all appears in place in the Bakelite cover giving the appearance of originality. A beautiful clock from the height of the Art Deco period and in superb condition. The item “SMITHS ART DECO 1930S BLUE GLASS ELECTRIC CLOCK” is in sale since Monday, January 22, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Periods/Styles\Art Deco”. The seller is “diomede.deco.lamps” and is located in Leicester. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Australia, United States, Russian federation, Canada, Brazil, Japan, New Zealand, China, Israel, Hong Kong, Norway, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, Chile.
- Type: Clock
- Original/Repro: Original
- Age: 1900-1940
- Material: Bakelite