Motor Car Clock - Smiths, London, circa 1930

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A Manufacturer Cricklewood, United Kingdom

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Summary:: Motor car clock, S. Smiths & Sons, London, circa 1930. Could be fitted as accessory item to Austin Seven motor cars.
Description:: Double, round, black, metal case. Outer case is hinged to reveal controls on inner case. Label in outer case. Silvered metal dial has black arabic numerals.

Spring wound; lever escapement.
Acquisition Information:: Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1934

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	6 cm (Width), 10.5 cm (Diameter)

More information

Tagged with:	automotive accessories, automotive clocks, smiths ma
Themes this item is part of:	Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Clocks
Tertiary Classification:	england
Inscriptions:	Dial marked 'Smiths M.A. Regd Trade Mark'.
Manufacturer:	S. Smith & Sons (M.A.) Ltd, Cricklewood, England, Great Britain, circa 1930
References:	Information re Austin Seven from Brian Hutchings comment online 25 Sep 2011. No DC Inquiry no. quoted. [briandhutchings@yahoo.co.uk]

Comments

J David Grice Posted on 27 Nov 2009 6:54 AM

I have been fortunately given a S. Smith & Sons Ltd Type 30a 8-day Motor Clock. How old is it and into which cars was it fitted? Please

Discovery Centre Posted on 20 Dec 2009 2:23 PM

Hi there, thanks for your enquiry. We've referred this to one of our History & Technology staff for their advice. We’ll get back to you soon with some more information

Discovery Centre Posted on 31 Dec 2009 2:05 PM

[Explicit] , again. According to our curators, your 30A clock would date to a similar time as ours, circa 1930. It is possible that a better date can be found from the precise inscriptions on the clock, particularly on the movement. We do not have the information regarding which models of car it was commonly used with. Hope this helps!

Brian Hutchings Posted on 25 Sep 2011 1:31 AM

These clocks were not fitted by the car maker but were an accessory that could be fitted by the car owner.
Very often fitted to Austin Sevens and Morris Minors in the late 1920's and early 1930s.