Highly sought after and very collectable! Please note, the minute hand is not original and has been latterly added at some point in time. The cases were made in various colours including cream, white, brown, green and pink. These clocks were manufactured in The Isle of Man. The light switch is also on the rear for the diorama and works great. The case is bakelite and cream in colour. It has a couple of defects…
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Highly sought after and very collectable! Please note, the minute hand is not original and has been latterly added at some point in time! The cases were made in various colours including cream, white, brown, green and pink. These clocks were manufactured in The Isle of Man. The light switch is also on the rear for the diorama and works great. The case is bakelite and cream in colour. It has a couple of defects…
Read MoreIMPORTANT 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…
Read MoreMade 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…
Read MoreThis very hard to find clock is in great original condition. Typical Art Deco design, Clock is complete and intact. Photos show overall condition. A great display piece and a great addition to any collection. For any other questions please don’t hesitate to ask. Update Tested for 12 hours. The item “Vitascope Art Deco Clock 1940s Bakelite with Mechanical Moving Ship Scarce” is in sale since Monday, February 20, 2017. This item is in the…
Read MoreAn 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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