Historical information

Smiths were once the largest clock manufacturers in Europe. They produced clocks for the home.

Significance

Used by a resident of the Kiewa Valley

Physical description

White clock face with black hands and numbers. The seconds hand is red. Electric cord attached at the back with details of makers embossed in the centre circle. The face of the clock is attached to a round tin mantel. It has a white knob at the bottom (for adjusting the hands). The electric wall plug has 3 cylinder shaped prongs (they are not flat).

Inscriptions & markings

On clock face "Smiths"
On the back "Smiths / English clocks"
Details re maker, watts etc. embossed on the back centre.