Dashboard instrument (1) - Smiths - Dashboard klok - 1940-1950
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Smiths metal dashboard clock, model Dashboard clock, dating to 1940–1950, 13 cm high, 9 cm wide, 7 cm deep, original and non-working.
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Dashboard instrument (1) - Smiths - dashboard clock - 1930-1940
Smiths – 8-day mechanical dashboard clock – Pre-War / 1940s – England
Original Smiths 8-day dashboard clock from the pre-war period or the early 1940s. This type was mounted in various British car makes such as MG, Riley, Morris, Wolseley, Sunbeam, Triumph, Jaguar (SS Cars) and other classic English vehicles.
The clock features the distinctive black dial with original Smiths logos and is in a fully original, cleaned-up condition.
The piece is complete, including the winding stem and original hands. The clock does not work and is offered as a restoration project or for a high-quality automobilia collection.
Original Smiths instruments from this period are especially sought after by classic car collectors and are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Smiths
Country: England
Period: c. 1938-1948
Type: 8-day mechanical dashboard clock
Diameter of mounting opening: 81 mm
Original black dial
Original hands
Complete
Not working
Beautiful authentic patina appropriate to the age
Condition
Good original vintage condition with normal signs of use. Not working!
Will be carefully packaged and insured for shipment.
Dashboard instrument (1) - Smiths - dashboard clock - 1930-1940
Smiths – 8-day mechanical dashboard clock – Pre-War / 1940s – England
Original Smiths 8-day dashboard clock from the pre-war period or the early 1940s. This type was mounted in various British car makes such as MG, Riley, Morris, Wolseley, Sunbeam, Triumph, Jaguar (SS Cars) and other classic English vehicles.
The clock features the distinctive black dial with original Smiths logos and is in a fully original, cleaned-up condition.
The piece is complete, including the winding stem and original hands. The clock does not work and is offered as a restoration project or for a high-quality automobilia collection.
Original Smiths instruments from this period are especially sought after by classic car collectors and are becoming increasingly difficult to find.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Smiths
Country: England
Period: c. 1938-1948
Type: 8-day mechanical dashboard clock
Diameter of mounting opening: 81 mm
Original black dial
Original hands
Complete
Not working
Beautiful authentic patina appropriate to the age
Condition
Good original vintage condition with normal signs of use. Not working!
Will be carefully packaged and insured for shipment.
Details
Authenticity
Original/official
Brand
Smiths
Number of objects
1
Model/title
Dashboard klok
Material
Metal
Condition
2: Very good - minimal signs or wear and age
Period of manufacture
1940-1950
Height
13 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
7 cm
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