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Alvis and Brooklands, (Garage), Promotional Advertising Desk Clock, by Smiths Dating Circa 1950
Oliver Sargent Antiques
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Alvis and Brooklands, (Garage), Promotional Advertising Desk Clock, by Smiths Dating Circa 1950

1940 - 1960
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For sale this rare Alvis and Brooklands, (Garage), promotional advertising desk clock, by Smiths dating circa 1950. This rare desk clock with its stylized two-tone silver outer edged dial decorated to the centre with the Alvis Motor Car Company symbol along with Brooklands 103, New Bond Street London W1 just above 5, 6, and 7. All picked out in Silver. The clock measures 14.3cm square and is in almost mint condition and fully working. Alvis Motor Cars are famous in their own right and Brooklands Garage New Bond Street London was a well-known supplier in the late 1940’s early 1950’s.

A fabulous item for any Alvis or Automobilia Collector.

Price £395.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

For the reading about Alvis and Brookland Garage New Bond Street please see these links

https://alvisarchive.com/p-p-s-posed-probed-and-solved/war-and-peace/

https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Brooklands_of_Bond_Street

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.3cm (5.63")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Declaration

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Smiths Desk Clock to the 1950s.

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SA1147187
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OSA 1452
Description
For sale this rare Alvis and Brooklands, (Garage), promotional advertising desk clock, by Smiths dating circa 1950. This rare desk clock with its stylized two-tone silver outer edged dial decorated to the centre with the Alvis Motor Car Company symbol along with Brooklands 103, New Bond Street London W1 just above 5, 6, and 7. All picked out in Silver. The clock measures 14.3cm square and is in almost mint condition and fully working.
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Alvis Motor Cars are famous in their own right and Brooklands Garage New Bond Street London was a well-known supplier in the late 1940’s early 1950’s.
Oliver Sargent Antiques
fig 1. A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding.
fig 1. Alvis and Brooklands, (Garage), Promotional Advertising Desk Clock, by Smiths Dating Circa 1950

A fabulous item for any Alvis or Automobilia Collector.

Price £395.00 inclusive of shipping to within the UK

For the reading about Alvis and Brookland Garage New Bond Street please see these links

https://alvisarchive.com/p-p-s-posed-probed-and-solved/war-and-peace/

https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Brooklands_of_Bond_Street

You can find more items of interest and purchase through our website, using all major credit cards:

please visit: www.oliversargentantiques.com

Height
14.3cm (5.63")
Width
143cm (56.30")
Depth
4cm (1.57")
Date of Manufacture

Oliver Sargent Antiques has dated this Vintage Smiths Desk Clock to the 1950s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1147187
Dealers Internal Ref
OSA 1452
Oliver Sargent Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2013

Specialists in vintage military watches & clocks and antique oriental ceramics & works of art

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A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding.
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Archive I A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding.

Alvis and Brooklands, (Garage), Promotional Advertising Desk Clock, by Smiths Dating Circa 1950

Archive II A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View II
Archive III A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View III
Archive IV A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View IV
Archive V A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View V
Archive VI A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View VI
Archive VII A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View VII
Archive VIII A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View VIII
Archive IX A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View IX
Archive X A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View X
Archive XI A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding. View XI
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A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding.
Alvis And Brooklands, (garage), Promotional Advertising Desk Clock, By Smiths Dating Circa 1950
Ref: SA1147187
A square mid-century chrome desk clock featuring a cream dial with black Arabic numerals and embossed Alvis and Brooklands branding.
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Promotional automobilia desk clocks were commissioned by motor manufacturers, garages, or racing venues as corporate gifts or dealership display pieces during the mid-20th century. Typically produced by established clockmakers like Smiths, these timepieces incorporated company logos onto the dial.

Clocks from this era typically featured chromium-plated metal frames, glass face covers, and stamped metal dials with painted or embossed graphics. The internal movements were primarily mechanical hand-wound mechanisms constructed from brass and steel components.

Authentic pieces feature crisp dial printing or embossing, proper maker markings such as SMITHS or MADE IN GT BRITAIN, and era-appropriate mechanical hand-wound movements accessible from the rear casing.

A vintage mechanical clock functions as a focal accent on an executive desk, bookshelf, or mantelpiece. It integrates effectively into industrial, mid-century modern, or classic study spaces alongside leather and dark wood accents.

Dust the exterior regularly using a dry, soft microfiber cloth. Avoid abrasive polishes on plated metal surfaces to prevent wearing through the chromium finish, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist if intended for daily timekeeping.
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