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Fw Elliott Brass Raf Bulkhead (21b/829) Wall Clock
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Fw Elliott Brass Raf Bulkhead (21b/829) Wall Clock

1940 - 1960
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Good Quality FW Elliott Marine Brass Wall Ships Clock with Twist-Off Bayonet Glass Bezel.

Case Dated 1952 with the King George VI (GVIR) Royal Cypher, Made by F Elliott Ltd Croydon & 21B/829

8 Day English Movement with Centre Seconds Sweep & Fast Slow Lever. Back Plate Stamped Elliott London 4731

Checked, Serviced & Tested

The "21B/829 code is a Royal Air Force (RAF) stores reference number. Clocks with this code were allocated for use in RAF Crew/Pilots' Rooms or On Board High Speed Air Rescue Motor Launches.

Elliott are Renowned for their WWII RAF Fighter Squadron Wall Clocks and are considered by many as the best mechanical Clockmakers of the 20th Century.9

Clock Face 18 x 18cm

Clock Back 20.7 x 20.7cm

Please Contact Robert via the Website Messaging or Contact him on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

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Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Brass Raf Bulkhead Clock to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09705529
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 74 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Case stamped with King George VI cypher and 1952: fixes the date.
RAF stores reference 21B/829 stamped inside: official military issue.
Movement backplate engraved Elliott London: original maker.
Twist-off bayonet bezel: heavy brass service pattern.

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
20.7cm (8.15")
Width
20.7cm (8.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1243647
Dealers Internal Reference
Bg10BEA81t289
Description
Good Quality FW Elliott Marine Brass Wall Ships Clock with Twist-Off Bayonet Glass Bezel.
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Case Dated 1952 with the King George VI (GVIR) Royal Cypher, Made by F Elliott Ltd Croydon & 21B/829.
Heydays Antiques

8 Day English Movement with Centre Seconds Sweep & Fast Slow Lever. Back Plate Stamped Elliott London 4731

fig 1. A circular brass FW Elliott RAF bulkhead wall clock with a cream dial, black Roman numerals, and spade hands.
fig 1. Fw Elliott Brass Raf Bulkhead (21b/829) Wall Clock

Checked, Serviced & Tested

The "21B/829 code is a Royal Air Force (RAF) stores reference number. Clocks with this code were allocated for use in RAF Crew/Pilots' Rooms or On Board High Speed Air Rescue Motor Launches.

fig 2. A circular brass FW Elliott RAF bulkhead wall clock with a cream dial, black Roman numerals, and spade hands.
fig 2. Fw Elliott Brass Raf Bulkhead (21b/829) Wall Clock

Elliott are Renowned for their WWII RAF Fighter Squadron Wall Clocks and are considered by many as the best mechanical Clockmakers of the 20th Century.9

Clock Face 18 x 18cm

Clock Back 20.7 x 20.7cm

Please Contact Robert via the Website Messaging or Contact him on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Please Supply Your Postcode For Shipping Options.

Viewing By Appointment Welcome

Date of Manufacture

Heydays Antiques has dated this Brass Raf Bulkhead Clock to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09705529
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem is 74 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Case stamped with King George VI cypher and 1952: fixes the date.
RAF stores reference 21B/829 stamped inside: official military issue.
Movement backplate engraved Elliott London: original maker.
Twist-off bayonet bezel: heavy brass service pattern.

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
20.7cm (8.15")
Width
20.7cm (8.15")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1243647
Dealers Internal Ref
Bg10BEA81t289
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Archive I A circular brass FW Elliott RAF bulkhead wall clock with a cream dial, black Roman numerals, and spade hands.

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Archive II A circular brass FW Elliott RAF bulkhead wall clock with a cream dial, black Roman numerals, and spade hands. View II
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A circular brass FW Elliott RAF bulkhead wall clock with a cream dial, black Roman numerals, and spade hands.
FW Elliott Brass RAF Bulkhead (21B/829) Wall Clock
Ref: SA1243647
A circular brass FW Elliott RAF bulkhead wall clock with a cream dial, black Roman numerals, and spade hands.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectWall Clocks
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Military
  • MaterialBrass, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brass
  • MotifsRoman numerals, Circular brass casing, Spade hands, Regulator aperture
  • SizeH 20.7 cm (8 in) x W 20.7 cm (8 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

This FW Elliott brass RAF bulkhead wall clock from 1950 exhibits a mid-century military style with a circular brass casing in a warm brass colour, a glass bezel, a cream dial, black Roman numerals, spade hands, a regulator aperture, and a twist-off bayonet glass mechanism. The brass frame shows signs of age with surface oxidation and wear around the edges, while the cream dial features black markings, a secondary track, and central hands. The item measures 20.7 cm high, 20.7 cm wide, and 8 cm deep. Positioned for a gentleman's library or a narrow wall space in a home today, this wall clock mounts securely using the flange holes on the brass back plate. The mechanical assembly operates via an eight-day English movement with centre seconds sweep and a fast-slow lever. The cream face displays clearly legible Roman numerals alongside minute markers and subtle ageing spots on the dial surface.

FAQs

Bulkhead clocks were developed for naval vessels, aircraft, and military command posts where reliable, highly legible timekeeping was required under challenging conditions. British manufacturers such as FW Elliott produced these robust timepieces under contract for military bodies including the Royal Air Force.

Authentic bulkhead clocks feature heavy cast brass or painted metal outer casings, bevelled glass crystal covers, and enameled or painted metal dials. Internal movements were typically key-wound mechanical engines designed to resist vibrations.

Authentic military timepieces generally display official maker stamps, military issue marks such as the broad arrow symbol, and specific reference or serial numbers engraved on the dial or brass case. Heavy weight, solid brass construction, and regulation apertures on the dial face also signal genuine manufacture.

A brass military clock functions well as a focal accent on a gallery wall, within a home office, or positioned in a hallway. The warm brass tones complement dark wood panelling, exposed brickwork, and contemporary neutral backdrops.

Dust the brass casing regularly with a dry microfibre cloth to prevent build-up. To preserve the aged patina, avoid aggressive chemical polishes, and have the mechanical movement serviced periodically by a qualified horologist.
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