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First World War Novelty Mantle Clock
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First World War Novelty Mantle Clock

1920 - 1940
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First World War Novelty Mantle Clock in an Original Plane Propeller, supported on an angular Mahogany Plinth.

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Henley Street Antiques has dated this Ww1 Propeller Mantel Clock to the 1930s.

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Description
First World War Novelty Mantle Clock in an Original Plane Propeller, supported on an angular Mahogany Plinth.

Free special delivery to theUK and Ireland.

Please add £ 50 for all destinations in the EU, USA and Canada.

For all other destinations please ask for a quote.

Date of Manufacture

Henley Street Antiques has dated this Ww1 Propeller Mantel Clock to the 1930s.

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A wooden mantel clock crafted from a section of an aeroplane propeller, featuring a white clock dial marked Smiths London mounted on a chamfered timber base.
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Archive I A wooden mantel clock crafted from a section of an aeroplane propeller, featuring a white clock dial marked Smiths London mounted on a chamfered timber base.

First World War Novelty Mantle Clock

Archive II A wooden mantel clock crafted from a section of an aeroplane propeller, featuring a white clock dial marked Smiths London mounted on a chamfered timber base. View II
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A wooden mantel clock crafted from a section of an aeroplane propeller, featuring a white clock dial marked Smiths London mounted on a chamfered timber base.
First World War Novelty Mantle Clock
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A wooden mantel clock crafted from a section of an aeroplane propeller, featuring a white clock dial marked Smiths London mounted on a chamfered timber base.
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  • ObjectMantel Clocks
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleFirst World War Trench Art
  • MaterialMahogany, Metal, Glass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsAeroplane propeller tip, Circular inlaid wood, Chamfered plinth base, Metal bezel dial

This First World War novelty mantel clock from 1930 takes the form of an aeroplane propeller tip carved from warm brown mahogany. The polished timber surface displays circular inlaid wooden accents arranged around the central dial, creating a striking visual rhythm across the vertical paddle shape. A metal bezel frames the white clock face, which bears black numerical markers and bears the Smiths London maker mark beneath the hands. The assembly mounts securely into a wide, rectangular mahogany plinth featuring clean chamfered edges and angled corners that anchor the upright design. The object measures approximately 40 cm in height and 35 cm in width, making it a compact yet substantial focal point. Placed on a mantelpiece or a desktop in a study, library, or living room, this trench art piece brings historical character and aviation heritage to interior styling.

FAQs

A First World War propeller clock is a commemorative timepiece constructed using a section of a wooden aircraft propeller blade or hub, popularised as trench art and military souvenirs during and after the 19141918 conflict.

These timepieces were typically crafted from laminated timbers such as mahogany, walnut, or oak, combined with brass or nickel bezel clock inserts and glass dial covers.

Authentic pieces exhibit laminated wood construction consistent with period aircraft production, original clock inserts by makers like Smiths, and evidence of hand-finishing on the wooden mounting plinth.

A propeller clock functions as an accent piece on an office desk, library bookshelf, or fireplace mantelpiece, pairing well with dark woods, brass accessories, and traditional study decor.

Dust the timber regularly with a soft cloth, keep the piece away from direct heat sources to prevent wood shrinkage, and clean the glass clock face with a non-abrasive glass cleaner.
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