{"product_id":"1960s-metamec-teak-nickel-sunburst-clock-rare-eames-era-mid","title":"1960s Metamec Teak Nickel Sunburst Clock – Rare Eames Era Mid Century Modern Wall Art","description":"\u003cp\u003e1960s Metamec teak and nickel sunburst wall clock, Model 5892 — a rare nickel finish variant, the least commonly seen of the two Metamec sunburst finishes. Solid teak rays alternating with nickel-tone metal spokes, professionally restored, new quartz movement. 60 cm (23½ inches) diameter. Fully working, ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe rare one — nickel and teak\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetamec produced their iconic sunburst wall clocks in two primary finish combinations — brass and teak and nickel and teak. Brass examples are well documented and regularly found on the market. The nickel finish — cooler, more silvery, with a clean Scandinavian character — is significantly rarer and less frequently encountered by collectors. For those who already own a brass  Metamec sunburst, or for buyers who prefer the cooler palette that nickel brings, this is the variant that completes a collection or makes the distinction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetamec was the largest clock manufacturer in the UK at their peak, employing 750 people at their Dereham, Norfolk factory and producing 350 models before going into receivership in 1984. The nickel and teak 5892 dates from the height of the Dereham factory's production in the 1960s — the decade when Metamec's designs were at their most adventurous and their quality at its finest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe clock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe alternating solid teak rays and cool nickel-tone metal spokes create a visual contrast quite distinct from the warmer brass variants — the teak's natural grain reads against the silvery metal with a crispness that suits Scandinavian, minimalist, and mid century modern interiors particularly well. At 60 cm (23½ inches) diameter it is a commanding piece with the sculptural presence to anchor any wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetamec, Dereham, Norfolk — Made in England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5892\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSolid teak rays, nickel-tone metal spokes — rare finish variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 cm (23½ inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew quartz — professionally restored, fully working\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid century modern, Eames era, Scandinavian\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. Professionally restored to an exacting standard. Light signs of age consistent with a genuine 1960s piece may be present, adding to its authentic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare vintage clock in the most collectible Metamec sunburst finish combination — a wonderful retro home decor piece and an exceptional collector's gift for anyone serious about British mid-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked delivery across the UK. We ship to the United States and internationally — please message us before ordering for an accurate quote. All import duties and taxes are covered upfront for US orders, with no surprise fees on delivery. Every clock is packed carefully to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroTime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53283876176211,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/1960s-Metamec-Teak-Nickel-Sunburst-Clock-Rare-Eames-Era-Mid-Century-Modern-Wall-Art.jpg?v=1774893772","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/1960s-metamec-teak-nickel-sunburst-clock-rare-eames-era-mid","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}