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An R.a.f Officers Mess Clock 1938
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An R.a.f Officers Mess Clock 1938

1920 - 1940
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A WW2 period RAF officers mess clock. A moulded pediment to the mahogany case. An engraved silvered dial with the RAF laurel emblem and blued steel hands. Convex glass to the cast brass bezel with the original latch and push button side release.

An 8-day duration precision English fusee mechanism no. 4088 by F.W. Elliott in 1938. The original pendulum transportation lock.

F.W. Elliott Ltd, based in Croydon, London, played a significant role in the British war effort during World War II, producing specialized clocks for the military, particularly the Royal Air Force along with aircraft parts.

Height 11" 31cms Width 9" / 23cms Depth 5 1/2" 14cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantel clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a detailed video by Whatsapp. Worldwide tracked sending, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Raf Officers Mess Clock to the 1940s.

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A WW2 period RAF officers mess clock. A moulded pediment to the mahogany case. An engraved silvered dial with the RAF laurel emblem and blued steel hands. Convex glass to the cast brass bezel with the original latch and push button side release.
fig 1. An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base.
fig 1. An R.a.f Officers Mess Clock 1938

An 8-day duration precision English fusee mechanism no. 4088 by F.W. Elliott in 1938. The original pendulum transportation lock.

F.W. Elliott Ltd, based in Croydon, London, played a significant role in the British war effort during World War II, producing specialized clocks for the military, particularly the Royal Air Force along with aircraft parts.

fig 2. An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base.
fig 2. An R.a.f Officers Mess Clock 1938

Height 11" 31cms Width 9" / 23cms Depth 5 1/2" 14cms

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From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique mantel clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Please phone 01179565281 to order the clock. We can send you a detailed video by Whatsapp. Worldwide tracked sending, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Date of Manufacture

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this Raf Officers Mess Clock to the 1940s.

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SA1218316
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Archive I An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base.

An R.a.f Officers Mess Clock 1938

Archive II An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base. View II
Archive III An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base. View III
Archive IV An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base. View IV
Archive V An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base. View V
Archive VI An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base. View VI
Archive VII An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base. View VII
Archive VIII An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base. View VIII
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Telephone 0117 956 5281
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An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base.
An R.A.F Officers Mess Clock 1938
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An upright wooden mantel clock featuring a brass-rimmed dial marked with the RAF crest and Roman numerals, set above an oval floral marquetry inlay on a stepped base.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco / Interwar Military
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass, Satinwood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsRAF crest insignia, Oval marquetry inlay, Brass bezel, Roman numerals

An Interwar Military mantel clock stands within a warm brown mahogany case, defined by a moulded pediment, a stepped rectangular base, and an oval satinwood floral marquetry inlay on the front body. A cast brass bezel holds convex glass secured by a side latch, framing a silvered Roman numeral dial marked with the engraved RAF laurel emblem and blued steel hands. Visible details include a winding aperture on the dial face, brass hardware, and the rich grain of the timber case. Height 31 cm, width 23 cm, depth 14 cm. Positioned on a mantelpiece, the timepiece suits a gentleman's library, study, or living room setting as a functional decorative accent. The construction incorporates mahogany, brass, glass, and satinwood materials arranged in an upright rectangular profile. It functions as a historic desk or shelf accessory for domestic display, bringing military heritage character to interior spaces.

FAQs

An RAF officers mess clock is a military timepiece commissioned for use within Royal Air Force station mess halls and administrative offices. Produced predominantly during the interwar and World War II periods, these clocks feature official RAF insignia printed or engraved on the dial.

Military clocks from the 1930s were constructed using solid hardwoods such as mahogany or oak for the outer case. Internal mechanisms comprised brass movements, complemented by glass face covers and silvered or painted metal dials.

Authentic pieces feature the official crown and RAF crest printed directly on the dial face, often accompanied by military issue markings or date stamps on the rear movement casing. The cabinetry typically displays standardized period detailing, including stepped bases and subtle marquetry inlay.

Position the clock centrally on a fireplace mantelpiece, study desk, or bookshelf as an anchor piece. Combine it with traditional leather-bound books, brass accents, or framed monochrome photography to create a balanced scheme.

Keep the wood casing dust-free by wiping with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and applying natural beeswax sparingly twice a year. Mechanical movements require professional horological servicing every five to seven years to maintain functionality.
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