1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor

1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor

£85.00
£85.00
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1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
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  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
  • 1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor
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1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor

1970s Smiths Timecal Sunburst Clock – Teak Gold Starburst, Mid Century Modern Wall Decor

£85.00
£85.00

1970s Smiths Timecal sunburst wall clock — a beautifully preserved piece of late British clockmaking, featuring a teak and gold starburst frame with a champagne brushed dial, Roman numerals, and a distinctive red sweep seconds hand. Original quartz movement, fully working. 28.5 cm (11¼ inches) diameter. Ready to hang.

One of the last sunburst clocks Smiths ever made

Smiths Industries — founded in London in 1851 — produced clocks, wristwatches, and precision instruments for 128 years, supplying British homes, factories, military aircraft, and motor vehicles before ceasing domestic clock production in 1979. The Timecal name was used on Smiths' most design-forward pieces — the modernist sub-brand for their boldest and most decorative work. This 1970s sunburst is among the final Timecal designs produced before Smiths closed their clock division entirely, giving it a genuine end-of-an-era significance that purely decorative vintage clocks rarely carry.

The clock

The starburst frame combines warm teak-effect wooden segments with a gold-tone metal surround — a material pairing that gives this clock a richer, more layered character than all-metal or all-wood sunburst designs of the same period. The champagne brushed dial with Roman numerals is finished with a bold red sweep seconds hand — a period detail that adds a dash of colour and movement that sets it apart from more restrained examples.

At 28.5 cm diameter it is a versatile size — readable as a focal point but compact enough for a kitchen, office, bedroom, or gallery wall. The design sits naturally across mid century modern, retro, and contemporary interiors alike.

Specifications

Manufacturer Smiths Industries — Timecal division, Made in England
Era 1970s
Frame Teak-effect segments with gold-tone metal surround — starburst / sunburst
Dial Champagne brushed, Roman numerals, red sweep seconds hand
Diameter 28.5 cm (11¼ inches)
Movement Original quartz — fully working
Style Mid century modern, retro British design
Hanging Ready to hang

Condition

Like-new vintage condition. The dial is exceptionally clean, the teak-effect segments are well preserved, and the metal frame retains its original finish with minimal signs of age. An unusually well-preserved example for a clock of this era.

A wonderful retro home decor piece and a genuinely unique vintage gift — one of the last decorative wall clocks from one of Britain's greatest clockmaking names.

Shipping

Free 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.

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