24-hour dial wall clock by Dent, London

A timepiece wall clock by Dent of London from the second quarter of the 20th century, very unusually with a 24-hour dial.

The quality 8-day movement is signed with Dent’s trademark triangle and the serial number 68358. It has a lever platform escapement with a screw down brass dust cover. The gearing for the hour wheel is such that a complete revolution takes 24 hours rather than the usual 12.

The 12-inch dial is in excellent original condition, also signed and numbered, and with Arabic numerals within an outer minute track. A regulation slot sits just below Dent’s triangle trademark.

The dial is set into a tapered oak dial surround, the cast brass bezel fitted with flat glass, and with a good catch.

Overall diameter 15 inches (38cms)

Dent is a highly esteemed company of English clockmakers, the name still exists today, and their history can be seen here.

Among their many prestigious commissons, London’s Big Ben remains their most famous clock to date.

Overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.