Smiths WW2 8 Day Aircraft Dashboard Clock Mk IIC Ref. 6A/1104
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1941
This individual British military aircraft cockpit clock is catalogued as an 8-day manual timepiece manufactured by Smiths. According to source details, the dial is marked Mark IIC with model reference 6A/1104 and serial number 21207/41, denoting 1941 production.
The cylindrical powder-coated aluminium case measures approximately 54 mm across the bezel and is affixed to a mounting backplate. It features a matte black dial with Arabic numerals, cathedral hands, an auxiliary red-tipped dummy pointer adjusted via a central knurled brass knob, and a lower protruding stem for winding and setting. The rear plate bears an Air Ministry AM crown stamp.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Type
- Ship's & marine clock
- Jewel Count
- 7 Jewels
- Case Material
- Powder Coated Aluminium
- Date of Issue
- 1941
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Model Reference
- 6A/1104
- Mark Designation
- Mark IIC
- Backplate Markings
- AM & crown stamp
- Maker / attribution
- Smiths
Design
- Visible features
- • Matte black dial marked '8 DAYS', 'MK. IIC', 'REF. Nº 6A/1104', and serial number '21207/41' • Aged luminous substance on the Arabic numerals and skeleton cathedral hands • Central knurled brass knob adjusting a slim red-tipped indicator pointer • Flanged mounting plate behind cylindrical casing with corner fixing apertures and visible edge wear • Knurled winding and setting stem projecting diagonally from the lower right of the bezel
- Controls and Markings
- The clock includes a central pin on the dial for adjusting a dummy hand, and a pin at the bottom right for winding and setting the time. The rear mounting plate is reported to bear an Air Ministry (AM) crown stamp. The Air Ministry stamp and the internal movement are not visible in the provided photographic documentation.
- Construction and Exterior
- The clock is housed in a powder-coated aluminium case with a bezel width of 54 mm. The dial is black with Arabic numerals and cathedral-style hands. The luminous substance on the Arabic numerals and hands is noted as having aged to a chocolate color and showing signs of deterioration.
- Object Identity and Documentation
- This timepiece is identified as a Smiths 8-day aircraft clock, marked as 'Mark IIC' with reference '6A/1104'. The dial features the serial number '21207/41', which is associated in the source with a 1941 production date. The seller describes the item as having been produced for and fitted to various aircraft, including Mosquitos, Lancasters, Spitfires, and Sunderlands. The reported movement is a 7-jewel mechanical caliber.
Identification
- Reference
- 6A/1104
- Serial number
- 21207/41
- 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-reported internal 7-jewel movement and rear Air Ministry stamp are not visible in the provided image
- Research required: Historical aircraft application types (Mosquito, Lancaster, Spitfire) are general historical associations reported by the seller rather than specific to this documented airframe