Historical information

This clock was used in the Linton Post Office until it closed in 2014. It is not known when the clock was installed, presumably after 1939, when electricity came to Linton.
The Post Office was purpose built in 1880. Miss Georgina Montgomery was the first postmistress.

Physical description

Large, round, electric wall clock with bakelite casing and white dial, Arabic numerals, protective glass panel.
Clock is not in working order. Mechanism behind clock face inside casing, encased in metal cover. Small knob at bottom for adjusting time.

Inscriptions & markings

"SMITHS / SECTRIC" on dial beneath the number 12. "MADE IN ENGLAND" in small letters beneath the number 6.