This classic piece of mid-century design has a unique patina and has aged beautifully. This particular design has been reproduced over the years but it is uncommon to find an original with the multi-coloured finial “balls” they are usually all yellow or all red.
I particularly appreciate the delightful, authentic and unique patina where this has aged in storage. The metal wirework is in good order and with no corrosion.
This would fit in with any authentic 1950s-60s interior and equally into a rustic, industrial or modern eclectic look.
Measures approximately 29cm L - 38cm H - 18cm W
Spectacular XL West German Fat Lava Floor Vase - 1960s Orange and Red - Flame Glaze
A fabulous piece, at 45cm tall this really is such a joyful statement piece that won’t disappoint.
Fairly rare in this size, model and finish, you will struggle to find another exactly like this.
Good vintage condition - see photos.
NB. The “V” shaped dark marks you can see in the red glaze in the photos are a reflection of the studio lighting stands
A professionally restored early Smiths Sectric wall clock. This clock’s delightfully distressed even patina to the dial, is typical of this type and age of Smiths clock. Much sought after by collectors, the oxidation process on the face has been frozen in time with a light matte lacquer. The old burnt-out electric clock motor has been replaced with a new quality quartz battery movement. This is a large clock and the great condition, thick, heavy, Bakelite body is of a high quality and built to last.
In terms of giving this clock an accurate age, I estimate early to mid 1940s, based on the exaggerated “T” in the word Sectric on the dial which was dropped relatively early on in the branding of the Sectric range.
37cm in diameter with an approximately 30cm clock face and 9cm depth.
The condition of the clock is apparent from the photography and is sold as fully working
20th Century Magpie
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