British Metallising Company Ltd.
Description
A handsome and stylish Art Deco desk clock dating to 1929, featuring a Britannia silver mounted rectangular case with a striking cream dial and bold turquoise Arabic numerals. The silver frame is hallmarked for London 1929 and bears the maker's mark of B.M.C. Ltd. (British Metallising Company Ltd.).
The clock is fitted with a Swiss-made 8-day movement and retains its original folding easel stand to the rear. The combination of the geometric Art Deco design, silver-mounted case and decorative blued hands creates an attractive period piece that displays beautifully on a desk, mantelpiece or sideboard.
The movement winds, sets and runs well, keeping good time during testing. The clock remains in pleasing unrestored condition, showing honest age and wear consistent with nearly a century of use.
Maker History
British Metallising Company Ltd. was a London-based manufacturer active during the early 20th century, producing silver-mounted and decorative metalware. Their Art Deco clocks and dressing table items are particularly sought after today for their distinctive period styling and quality construction.
Key Details
• Maker: British Metallising Company Ltd. (B.M.C. Ltd.)
• Hallmarks: London 1929 Britannia Standard Silver
• Date: 1929
• Material: Britannia Silver mounted case with metal backplate
• Dial: Original cream Art Deco dial with turquoise Arabic numerals
• Movement: Swiss-made 8-day mechanical movement
• Hands: Decorative pierced steel hands
• Original folding easel stand to rear
• Winds, sets and runs well
• Unrestored example
Dimensions
• Width: 216mm
• Height: 152mm
Condition
• Movement winds, sets and runs well
• Keeping good time during testing
• Surface marks and wear to the silver frame commensurate with age
• Tarnishing and oxidation to the rear metal backplate and stand
• Dial shows age-related discolouration and wear
• Small losses and wear to some numeral paint, particularly around the "11", "8", "4" and "9".
• Glass appears in good condition
• Remains in attractive original unrestored condition
Summary
An attractive and authentic Art Deco silver-mounted desk clock dating from 1929. With its bold turquoise numerals, Britannia silver frame and Swiss 8-day movement, it is a decorative and functional piece that would make an excellent addition to any collection of Art Deco objects, antique clocks or silverware.
Postage & Shipping
As usual, this item will be packaged carefully and dispatched with tracking. International shipping is available upon request.
