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A Smiths Ships Clock
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A Smiths Ships Clock

1920 - 1940
Sold 19 May 2025 · Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Description

A brass cased ships clock with bevelled glass to the opening front door. A 6" painted dial with a small sweep seconds hand signed 'SMITHS ASTRAL' with a slow/fast adjuster. A well cast solid brass case. An 8-day duration timepiece mechanism. Circa 1945.

On the rear of the case is marked 'Galley' so therefore where it would have been positioned on the ship.

Width/Height 7" / 18 cms Depth 3 1/2" / 9 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique antique wall clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you more photos or a video on Whatsapp. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Brass Ships Clock to the 1940s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140467
Description
A brass cased ships clock with bevelled glass to the opening front door. A 6" painted dial with a small sweep seconds hand signed 'SMITHS ASTRAL' with a slow/fast adjuster. A well cast solid brass case. An 8-day duration timepiece mechanism. Circa 1945.
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On the rear of the case is marked 'Galley' so therefore where it would have been positioned on the ship.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
fig 1. A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall.
fig 1. A Smiths Ships Clock

Width/Height 7" / 18 cms Depth 3 1/2" / 9 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique antique wall clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you more photos or a video on Whatsapp. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Brass Ships Clock to the 1940s.

Height
18cm (7.09")
Width
18cm (7.09")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140467
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2009
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd Profile Page

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Archive I A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Smiths Ships Clock

Archive II A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall. View II
Archive III A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall. View III
Archive IV A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall. View IV
Archive V A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall. View V
Archive VI A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall. View VI
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
Location
Bristol
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kembery
Verified Since Aug 2009
Items For Sale 154
Items Sold 4,313
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall.
A Smiths Ships Clock
Ref: SA1140467
A round brass ships clock featuring a white face, black Roman numerals, and a secondary sub-dial mounted against a neutral wall.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleIndustrial Loft
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Sub-dial, Hinged bezel, Mounting lug
  • SizeH 18 cm (7 in) x W 18 cm (7 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Ships clocks, often referred to as bulkhead clocks, were essential marine instruments used historically for timekeeping and calculating longitude at sea.

Traditional marine clocks feature heavy brass or bronze casings designed to resist corrosion in damp marine environments, paired with glass dial covers and metal hands.

Authentic pieces typically feature maker signatures on the dial, robust mechanical movements, heavy cast metal bezels, and mounting brackets designed for secure bulkhead installation.

These timepieces can be mounted as focal points in studies, hallways, or living spaces to introduce a subtle nautical or industrial aesthetic.

Maintain brass housings with gentle polishing cloths to preserve the metal finish, and have mechanical movements professionally serviced periodically to ensure accurate timekeeping.
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