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1920s Large Early 20th Century Painted Clock Face Display
D and A Binder Ltd
for sale €491     $533
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1920s Large Early 20th Century Painted Clock Face Display

1900 - 1920
Description

A beautifully aged and visually striking large painted wooden clock face, dating from the early 20th century. This striking piece is inscribed with “J. Masters, London – Makers of Watches – Right on Time”, hand-painted lettering with bold Roman numerals and iron hands, all showing wonderful patina.

The face features a distressed cream ground with gilt-painted rim and inset black chapter ring, enhanced with carved and shadowed lettering. The surface wear and minor cracks, as seen around the gold edging, W e believe that the painting has been retouched over the years making it a later additional.

H: 117 W: 117 D: 8 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Declaration

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Large Painted Clock Dial to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157374
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Description
A beautifully aged and visually striking large painted wooden clock face, dating from the early 20th century. This striking piece is inscribed with “J.
“
Masters, London – Makers of Watches – Right on Time”, hand-painted lettering with bold Roman numerals and iron hands, all showing wonderful patina.
D and A Binder Ltd
fig 1. A large circular painted clock face featuring Roman numerals and hand-lettered text reading J Masters London, Right On Time, Makers of Watches.
fig 1. 1920s Large Early 20th Century Painted Clock Face Display

The face features a distressed cream ground with gilt-painted rim and inset black chapter ring, enhanced with carved and shadowed lettering. The surface wear and minor cracks, as seen around the gold edging, W e believe that the painting has been retouched over the years making it a later additional.

H: 117 W: 117 D: 8 cm

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
117cm (46.06")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Date of Manufacture

D and A Binder Ltd has dated this Large Painted Clock Dial to the 1920s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1157374
D and A Binder Ltd
D and A Binder Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2015
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Archive I A large circular painted clock face featuring Roman numerals and hand-lettered text reading J Masters London, Right On Time, Makers of Watches.

1920s Large Early 20th Century Painted Clock Face Display

Archive II A large circular painted clock face featuring Roman numerals and hand-lettered text reading J Masters London, Right On Time, Makers of Watches. View II
Archive III A large circular painted clock face featuring Roman numerals and hand-lettered text reading J Masters London, Right On Time, Makers of Watches. View III
Archive IV A large circular painted clock face featuring Roman numerals and hand-lettered text reading J Masters London, Right On Time, Makers of Watches. View IV
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D and A Binder Ltd

D and A Binder Ltd
Telephone 020 7609 6300 or 07944 356 180
Location
101 Holloway Road
London
N7 8LT
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/danda
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Items For Sale 161
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A large circular painted clock face featuring Roman numerals and hand-lettered text reading J Masters London, Right On Time, Makers of Watches.
1920s Large Early 20th Century Painted Clock Face Display
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A large circular painted clock face featuring Roman numerals and hand-lettered text reading J Masters London, Right On Time, Makers of Watches.
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FAQs

Early 20th-century painted clock dials were created as functional timekeeping faces or commissioned as trade signs for watchmakers, pub exteriors, and commercial shops to market local craftsmen.

Large clock dials were primarily constructed using wood or metal bases finished with hand-applied oil paint, gilded highlights, and wrought iron or cut steel clock hands.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural paint cracking or craquelure, subtle brushstrokes from hand lettering, oxidation on metal components, and edge wear consistent with historic age.

Mount the oversized dial centrally above a sideboard or fireplace mantel to create a structural visual focal point within rustic, industrial, or transitional rooms.

Dust the surface lightly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfibre cloth, keeping the dial away from direct heat sources and high humidity to prevent paint flaking.
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