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Beech Wartime Ministry Dial Clock
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Beech Wartime Ministry Dial Clock

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Worboys Antiques
Description

Large wartime ministry dial clock having a 14" dial in a beechwood surround , having an eight day lever platform movement , with its original wartime black painted bezel , made by Smiths .

* Height46 cm / 18 1/4"

* Width46 cm / 18 1/4"

* Depth12 cm / 4 3/4"

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store. If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Beech Wartime Dial Clock to the 1940s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09430814
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques Date1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-90 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1940s:
Dial printed with the date 1940: fixes the year of manufacture.
Broad arrow mark below winding hole: British military issue.
Segmental surround in stained beech: wartime timber economy specification.
Black painted metal bezel: standard finish for wartime service issue.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
46cm (18.11")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1204402
Dealers Internal Reference
378324
Dealers Notes

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Description
Large wartime ministry dial clock having a 14" dial in a beechwood surround , having an eight day lever platform movement , with its original wartime black painted bezel , made by Smiths .

Height46 cm / 18 1/4"

fig 1. A circular 1940s wall clock featuring a turned beech wood bezel surround and an aged dial with black Roman numerals.
fig 1. Beech Wartime Ministry Dial Clock

Width46 cm / 18 1/4"

Depth12 cm / 4 3/4"

Please note that not all items are on display in our showrooms and may be in our off-site store.

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If you wish to see specific items please notify us before visiting so that we can ensure the item(s) are available to view.
Worboys Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this Beech Wartime Dial Clock to the 1940s.

Independent Date Report ID 09430814
Dealer's Item Date1940s
Sellingantiques dating1940s
Sellingantiques agingItem 80-90 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1940s:
Dial printed with the date 1940: fixes the year of manufacture.
Broad arrow mark below winding hole: British military issue.
Segmental surround in stained beech: wartime timber economy specification.
Black painted metal bezel: standard finish for wartime service issue.

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
46cm (18.11")
Width
46cm (18.11")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1204402
Dealers Internal Ref
378324
Worboys Antiques
Worboys Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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Archive I A circular 1940s wall clock featuring a turned beech wood bezel surround and an aged dial with black Roman numerals.

Beech Wartime Ministry Dial Clock

Archive II A circular 1940s wall clock featuring a turned beech wood bezel surround and an aged dial with black Roman numerals. View II
Archive III A circular 1940s wall clock featuring a turned beech wood bezel surround and an aged dial with black Roman numerals. View III
Archive IV A circular 1940s wall clock featuring a turned beech wood bezel surround and an aged dial with black Roman numerals. View IV
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Telephone 01494 931812
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Beaconsfield
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HP9 2JD
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A circular 1940s wall clock featuring a turned beech wood bezel surround and an aged dial with black Roman numerals.
Beech Wartime Ministry Dial Clock
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A circular 1940s wall clock featuring a turned beech wood bezel surround and an aged dial with black Roman numerals.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • Style1940s Utility
  • MaterialBeech, Glass, Metal
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned wooden bezel, Roman numerals, Broad arrow mark, Spade hands
  • SizeH 46 cm (18 in) x W 46 cm (18 in) x D 12 cm (5 in)

This 1940s Utility wall clock is a circular timepiece designed in the British wartime style. The piece consists of a turned wooden bezel in a warm brown beech, paired with a glass front and a metal movement inside. The aged off-white dial displays black Roman numerals, the manufacturer name Smiths, the year 1940, a broad arrow mark, and spade hands, all showing visible wear and patination. The original black painted bezel frames the dial. The piece measures 46 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 12 cm deep. In a modern home, this clock suits placement above the mantel in a gentleman's library, hallway, or study. It hangs securely on a wall to provide functional timekeeping while serving as a period decorative focal point. The neutral tones of the warm brown timber and aged face complement traditional or industrial interior schemes.

FAQs

Wartime ministry dial clocks were standardised timepieces produced during the mid-20th century, commissioned by British government departments and military branches for official use.

These clocks typically featured turned hardwood bezels, such as beech or oak, enclosing a painted metal dial with a mechanical pendulum or fusee movement.

Authentic wartime clocks often bear maker marks, military broad arrow symbols, or official production dates printed on the dial face or stamped into the movement.

Position the clock as a focal point above a mantelpiece, hallway console, or integrated within a gallery wall alongside framed architectural prints.

Dust the wooden frame gently with a dry microfibre cloth and arrange periodic mechanical servicing by a qualified horologist to maintain timekeeping accuracy.
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