Sectric

Synchronous motor electric clock, c.1937, wall-mounted, by Smith's English Clocks Ltd, 'Smith Sectric' brand, for use as a shop advertising display clock. Contains rotating pierced back-lit disc around dial reading 'Greenwich Time From The Mains', the disc rotating once per 30-seconds. Dial reads 'Approved Stockist of Smith Sectric Clocks'. Non-self-starting motor, chrome-plated case, hand-setting and starting knob, light switch, white dial with black Arabic numerals and no seconds-hand.

Object Details

ID: ZBA4433
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Synchronous motor clock
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Smith's Group plc
Date made: circa 1937
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Diameter: 402 mm;Overall: 85 mm
Parts: Sectric