Ferranti Model 105 Electric Mantel Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1933
This Ferranti Model 105 electric mantel clock was manufactured in England in 1933 by Ferranti Limited. Held by the Science Museum Group under object number Y1996.10.5, the clock features an elongated hexagonal Art Deco case set on a dark plinth with stepped metallic base ends.
The dial face follows the geometric profile of the case, marked with elongated Roman numerals and the Ferranti signature below the upper chapter. The museum record notes materials of unknown metal, unidentified plastic, and glass, measuring 120 mm high by 180 mm wide by 65 mm deep with a weight of 0.9 kg.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Electric clock and mantel clock
- Maker
- Ferranti Limited
- Materials
- Metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and glass
- Credit Line
- Gift of Ferranti International Signal plc
- Measurements
- 120 mm x 180 mm x 65 mm, .9 kg
- Date and Place
- 1933 in England
- Place recorded
- England
- Maker / attribution
- Ferranti Limited
Design
- Visible features
- • Elongated hexagonal polished metal front bezel • Light-toned dial conforming to the hexagonal shape with elongated Roman numerals and baton markers • Ferranti printed branding beneath the XII marker • Dark plinth base mounted on metallic corner feet • Cylindrical housing visible behind the upper portion of the case
- Case Design and Form
- The Ferranti Model 105 features an elongated hexagonal polished metal front bezel. The clock is set on a dark plinth base, which is mounted on metallic corner feet. A cylindrical housing is visible behind the upper portion of the case. The total dimensions of the object are 120 mm high by 180 mm wide by 65 mm deep.
- Dial and Configuration
- The dial is light-toned and conforms to the hexagonal shape of the case. The markers consist of elongated Roman numerals and baton markers. The Ferranti brand is printed on the dial beneath the XII marker.
- Production and Material Data
- The clock was manufactured in England in 1933 by Ferranti Limited. The total weight of the object is recorded as 0.9 kg. Materials are identified in the source as metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified), and glass. Details regarding the internal movement or rear power connection are not visible in the provided record.
Identification
- Reference
- Model 105
- Object Number
- Y1996.10.5
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Source notes specific metal and plastic compositions as unknown or unidentified
- Research required: Rear movement and power connection details are not visible from the front perspective