Desk clock - Metamec lighted dial - Mid-century modern plastic - 1960-1970 - Vintage
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Metamec lighted-dial vintage electric 220V bureau clock, made in England in the 1960s–1970s, plastic construction, 16×9.5×7 cm, 500 g, in good vintage condition and in working order with weak illumination.
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Description from the seller
A distinctive vintage Metamec electric alarm clock/radio, Made in England, featuring a highly decorative Mid-Century Modern / Space Age-inspired design and several unusual original functions.
The clock has a particularly attractive architectural dial composition, with a metallic background, centrally white dial, black hour markers, silver-toned horizontal decorative elements and black hands.
The overall design is strongly representative of British domestic design from the late 1960s / 1970s, combining geometric shapes, contrasting materials and a characteristic retro-futuristic look.
The front is protected by a curved transparent flap with a chrome-like finish; the light-brown teak-like housing gives the clock a compact and sculptural appearance.
The dial is marked:
METAMEC
REPEAT
LIGHTED DIAL
Made in England.
The clock has been tested and is operational.
The light output, however, is very weak and does not provide sufficient intensity to illuminate the dial in the dark.
It should therefore serve as a working original feature, but not as effective nocturnal digital illumination to read the time in the dark.
The clock uses a vintage mains-powered synchronous movement.
As is common with many vintage electric clocks of this type, some mechanical operation sounds, buzzing or vibration may be audible during use.
The intensity may vary depending on the substrate, clock position and surroundings.
For this reason the clock should not be regarded as completely silent.
Power
220V AC
50Hz
European plug
Dimensions
Width: 16 cm
Height: 9.5 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Condition
The clock is in good vintage condition with normal aging and wear consistent with an original item from the period.
Please examine all photos carefully, which are an integral part of the description and show the condition in detail.
The clock, alarm, repeat/snooze function, Tick function and internal lighting have all been tested prior to listing.
A distinctive vintage Metamec electric alarm clock/radio, Made in England, featuring a highly decorative Mid-Century Modern / Space Age-inspired design and several unusual original functions.
The clock has a particularly attractive architectural dial composition, with a metallic background, centrally white dial, black hour markers, silver-toned horizontal decorative elements and black hands.
The overall design is strongly representative of British domestic design from the late 1960s / 1970s, combining geometric shapes, contrasting materials and a characteristic retro-futuristic look.
The front is protected by a curved transparent flap with a chrome-like finish; the light-brown teak-like housing gives the clock a compact and sculptural appearance.
The dial is marked:
METAMEC
REPEAT
LIGHTED DIAL
Made in England.
The clock has been tested and is operational.
The light output, however, is very weak and does not provide sufficient intensity to illuminate the dial in the dark.
It should therefore serve as a working original feature, but not as effective nocturnal digital illumination to read the time in the dark.
The clock uses a vintage mains-powered synchronous movement.
As is common with many vintage electric clocks of this type, some mechanical operation sounds, buzzing or vibration may be audible during use.
The intensity may vary depending on the substrate, clock position and surroundings.
For this reason the clock should not be regarded as completely silent.
Power
220V AC
50Hz
European plug
Dimensions
Width: 16 cm
Height: 9.5 cm
Depth: 7 cm
Condition
The clock is in good vintage condition with normal aging and wear consistent with an original item from the period.
Please examine all photos carefully, which are an integral part of the description and show the condition in detail.
The clock, alarm, repeat/snooze function, Tick function and internal lighting have all been tested prior to listing.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Metamec lighted dial
Title additional information
Vintage
Clock type
Desk clock
Material
plastic
Clock mechanism
Electric 220 Volt
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Alarm clock
Style
Mid-century modern
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
9.5 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Weight
500 g
Winding key
No
