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Smith Electric Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite See Though Clock
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Smith Electric Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite See Though Clock

1920 - 1940
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Art Deco Smith’s See-Through Mystery Clock – Chrome & Bakelite, Circa 1930s

A rare and visually captivating Art Deco see-through mystery clock by Smith’s Electronic Clocks, circa 1930s. This iconic timepiece features a chrome body with rich Bakelite detailing, and a transparent dial that gives the illusion of floating hands—a hallmark of the mystery clock design.

Known for its innovation, Smith’s Electronic Clocks created these clocks to showcase cutting-edge engineering and striking modernist aesthetics. The hands appear to float and move independently without visible connection to the mechanism, offering both function and fascination.

Item Details:

Maker: Smith’s Electronic Clocks

Design: See-through / Mystery Clock

Style: Art Deco

Materials: Chrome & Bakelite

Dimensions: 20 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) × 6.5 cm (D)

Condition: (e.g., Excellent vintage condition and working order, or add specific details)

A beautiful and collectible piece that blends technical ingenuity with timeless Art Deco style.

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Bushells Antiques has dated this Art Deco Electric Clock to the 1930s.

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Art Deco Smith’s See-Through Mystery Clock – Chrome & Bakelite, Circa 1930s
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A rare and visually captivating Art Deco see-through mystery clock by Smith’s Electronic Clocks, circa 1930s.
Bushells Antiques

This iconic timepiece features a chrome body with rich Bakelite detailing, and a transparent dial that gives the illusion of floating hands—a hallmark of the mystery clock design.

fig 1. A square Art Deco electric clock featuring a transparent glass face, black square-framed numerals, chrome trim, and a black Bakelite base.
fig 1. Smith Electric Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite See Though Clock

Known for its innovation, Smith’s Electronic Clocks created these clocks to showcase cutting-edge engineering and striking modernist aesthetics. The hands appear to float and move independently without visible connection to the mechanism, offering both function and fascination.

fig 2. A square Art Deco electric clock featuring a transparent glass face, black square-framed numerals, chrome trim, and a black Bakelite base.
fig 2. Smith Electric Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite See Though Clock

Item Details:

Maker: Smith’s Electronic Clocks

Design: See-through / Mystery Clock

Style: Art Deco

Materials: Chrome & Bakelite

Dimensions: 20 cm (H) × 6 cm (W) × 6.5 cm (D)

Condition: (e.g., Excellent vintage condition and working order, or add specific details)

A beautiful and collectible piece that blends technical ingenuity with timeless Art Deco style.

Date of Manufacture

Bushells Antiques has dated this Art Deco Electric Clock to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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A square Art Deco electric clock featuring a transparent glass face, black square-framed numerals, chrome trim, and a black Bakelite base.
Smith Electric Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite See Though Clock
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Art Deco clocks are defined by bold geometric shapes, clean lines, streamlined silhouettes, and the inclusion of modern materials such as chrome, glass, and early plastics like Bakelite.

Manufacturers during the Art Deco era frequently used polished chrome, Bakelite, moulded glass, walnut veneers, and brushed metals to create contrasting textures and high-contrast visuals.

Authentic pieces feature period maker marks, vintage mechanical components or synchronous motor movements, era-appropriate typography on the numerals, and characteristic construction materials like Bakelite.

Display the clock on an office desk, mantelpiece, or sideboard paired with minimalist decor objects to highlight its sharp geometric lines and industrial metal finish.

Wipe metal and glass surfaces with a clean microfibre cloth, gently clean Bakelite using a lightly dampened cloth while avoiding harsh solvents, and have vintage electrical wiring professionally inspected before use.
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