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Large 1930'S English Octagonal Wall Clock - Working
For sale by Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
for sale €462     $502
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Large 1930'S English Octagonal Wall Clock - Working

1920 - 1940
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Large 1930’s English Octagonal Wall Clock – Working

A good quality English early 20th century large wall clock that is octagonal in shape in a solid oak case with a chrome inner slip. Totally original with the lovely painted face and shaped hands. Made by Ferranti around 1930, in fully working condition and with the original electrical movement.

Dimensions

Height: 45cm (17.86")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 9cm (3.57")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this 1930s Octagonal Wall Clock to the 1930s.

Independent Date Check ID 09360436
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques Date1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1930s:
Ferranti trademark on the dial: British mains electric timepieces produced from 1931.
Stepped octagonal oak surround: interwar geometric styling popular in offices and schools.
Chromium-plated inner bezel: modern metal finish adopted across Britain after 1930.
Dial marked Made in England below six: standard country marking from interwar manufacture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194348
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Description
Large 1930’s English Octagonal Wall Clock – Working
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A good quality English early 20th century large wall clock that is octagonal in shape in a solid oak case with a chrome inner slip.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Totally original with the lovely painted face and shaped hands. Made by Ferranti around 1930, in fully working condition and with the original electrical movement.

Dimensions

Height: 45cm (17.86")

Width: 45cm (17.86")

Depth: 9cm (3.57")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this 1930s Octagonal Wall Clock to the 1930s.

Independent Date Report ID 09360436
Dealer's Item Date1930s
Sellingantiques dating1930s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-95 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1930s:
Ferranti trademark on the dial: British mains electric timepieces produced from 1931.
Stepped octagonal oak surround: interwar geometric styling popular in offices and schools.
Chromium-plated inner bezel: modern metal finish adopted across Britain after 1930.
Dial marked Made in England below six: standard country marking from interwar manufacture.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
45cm (17.72")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194348
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An Art Deco octagonal wooden wall clock featuring a cream dial face, black Roman numerals, and a polished chrome inner bezel.
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Archive I An Art Deco octagonal wooden wall clock featuring a cream dial face, black Roman numerals, and a polished chrome inner bezel.

Large 1930'S English Octagonal Wall Clock - Working

Archive II An Art Deco octagonal wooden wall clock featuring a cream dial face, black Roman numerals, and a polished chrome inner bezel. View II
Archive III An Art Deco octagonal wooden wall clock featuring a cream dial face, black Roman numerals, and a polished chrome inner bezel. View III
Archive IV An Art Deco octagonal wooden wall clock featuring a cream dial face, black Roman numerals, and a polished chrome inner bezel. View IV
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 160
Items Sold 10,760
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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An Art Deco octagonal wooden wall clock featuring a cream dial face, black Roman numerals, and a polished chrome inner bezel.
Large 1930's English Octagonal Wall Clock - Working
Ref: SA1194348
An Art Deco octagonal wooden wall clock featuring a cream dial face, black Roman numerals, and a polished chrome inner bezel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialOak, Chrome, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsOctagonal casing, Roman numerals, Chromed bezel, Art Deco hands
  • SizeH 45 cm (18 in) x W 45 cm (18 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This large 1930s English wall clock belongs to the Art Deco period and takes an octagonal shape. The piece comprises a solid warm brown oak case, a polished chrome inner bezel, and a glass-covered cream dial face with black Roman numerals and shaped hands, signed Ferranti. Observable details include a branded dial, a bottom electrical cord extending down the wall, and aged tarnishing on the chrome bezel. The clock measures 45 cm high, 45 cm wide, and 9 cm deep. In a modern interior, the clock suits placement on a narrow wall space in a living room, hallway, or study. The working electrical movement provides practical timekeeping, while the neutral cream dial and warm timber tones complement various interior styles ranging from vintage to contemporary.

FAQs

During the 1930s, English wall clocks featured Art Deco design principles, incorporating bold geometric silhouettes like octagons, clean Roman or Arabic typography, and synchronized electric movements.

Clocks from this era typically combined traditional timber casings, such as oak or walnut, with modern accents including polished chrome bezels, glass fronts, and painted metal dials.

Authentic period clocks feature period-appropriate maker marks on the dial face, geometric wooden frames, synchronous electric wiring, and stepped moulding profiles.

Display the clock on a prominent accent wall above a console table or sideboard, allowing its geometric form to act as a structured focal point against plain painted backdrops.

Dust the timber casing with a soft dry cloth, clean the glass and chrome bezel using mild non-abrasive solutions, and ensure electrical components are regularly inspected by a certified electrician.
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