Extra Large Antique Brillie French Kitchen Wall Clock

Extra Large Antique Brillie French Kitchen Wall Clock

An original French factory clock manufactured by Brillie. This clock was the “Master” clock that communicated to the “Slave” clocks around the factory. The clock has a hinged glass front secured by a pair of brass fittings which enables access to modify the time and change the battery. The clock has been converted to quartz battery mechanism, retaining its original glass and hands. It has a fixing eyelet at the top and bottom of the clock backing to secure to the wall. The clocks steel casing retains its original taupe coloured factory paint.

The Brillié company, founded in 1897, developed the electric clock into a commercial product; providing clocks to the Paris Observatory and other national companies.

Dimensions:

Diameter: 61cm
Face Diameter: 45cm
Depth: 11cm

Origin: Normandy, France

Circa: 1930s

Workshop Report: The workshop team inspect all products and perform any necessary repairs to ensure many more years of future use, with clocks we dismantle and clean the clock and professionally remove all existing electrical components and fit new battery quartz mechanism. This clock requires a AA battery for use (not provided) The clock has some scuffs and scratches and some surface rust in places to the paint finish, there are some scuff markings to the face in places.

As with all our products, this product is an original vintage item so there can be exterior signs of wear in places.

Additional Info: Price is for a single wall clock.