Carlton Clocks

Description

A 1930s Art Deco glass etched wall clock with "Internalite" pierced brass tubes top and bottom housing electric light strips to illuminate the clock .

The "Internalite" (patent) electric sign was iconic of the period a Ladies sign from the lavatories at The Ivy, illuminated by an Internalite strip, recently sold at auction for £7500.

According to KFM's catalogue from c.1934, ""Internalite" electric signs have been produced to meet the demand for a sign of the highest class for advertising, directional and all other purposes. They are constructed of polished plate glass, on the back of which is etched any wording, picture or design which may be suitably coloured or gilded. The design or inscription is cut into and thus protected by the glass, it permanently retains its original brilliancy, and will not discolour...The illumination is obtained from standard striplight metal filament lamps enclosed in a framework along one or more edges of the plate, and is internally reflected except by the etched portions which are brilliantly illuminated" [Source: P. [2], The Corning Museum of Glass]

As part of the overhauling of this clock, the light bulbs within the strips have been replaced with LED strips for economy and longevity. Aesthetically, nothing has changed, but the heat generated is far less!

The clock is wired for mains electricity.

Height: 56cms (22 inches), excluding the chain from which it is suspended which can, of course, be any length.
Width: 54 cms (21 inches)
Depth : 10 cms (4 inches)

Guaranteed for 3 years.
We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.

The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.

We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.

Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.

The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.