Memory master clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca.1964
This object is a "Memory" master clock, manufactured around 1964 in England by English Clock Systems (Smiths English Clock Systems) to a design by Robert Heritage. It features an internal mechanism constructed from steel and brass, housed within a rectangular mahogany case.
The clock face presents an aluminium dial with a matching bezel set into the upper portion of the case against a dark background, accompanied by clock hands and numerical hour markings. The lower part of the case includes a viewing window revealing internal elements. The outer case measures 40.3 cm in height, 23 cm in width, and 11.3 cm in depth.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Historical context
This clock design was the recipient of a Design Centre Award in 1964.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- Steel, brass, mahogany, aluminium
- Dimensions
- Height (case): 40.3 cm; Width (case): 23 cm; Depth (case): 11.3 cm
Technical characteristics
- Maker recorded
- Heritage, Robert; English Clock Systems
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Source note
- Transcribed from the Victoria and Albert Museum collection record for this single object; how far it represents a wider collectible type has not been independently verified.
- Museum object name
- Memory master clock
- Museum object number
- CIRC.118-1965
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.