{"product_id":"anstey-wilson-brass-starburst-wall-clock-1960s-british-sunburst-restored-original-hands-18-inch","title":"Anstey \u0026 Wilson Brass Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s British Sunburst, Restored, Original Hands, 18 Inch","description":"\u003cp\u003e1960s Anstey \u0026amp; Wilson brass starburst wall clock — Britain's most collectible sunburst design, restored to an exacting standard. 46cm (18 inches) diameter, new quartz movement retaining the original hands, fully working. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine piece of British atomic-age design, brought fully back to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAnstey \u0026amp; Wilson — Britain's Finest Sunburst Clock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Birmingham, England, Anstey \u0026amp; Wilson sunburst clocks are widely regarded as the pinnacle of British mid-century sunburst design. Produced during the height of the Eames era, when atomic-age optimism was transforming British interiors, these clocks are now actively sought after by collectors and interior designers worldwide, regularly commanding significant premiums on platforms like 1stDibs and Pamono.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA meticulous, hand-finished restoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example has been fully dismantled, deep cleaned, and hand-polished piece by piece to bring the brass back to its original lustre — not simply wiped over, but properly restored ray by ray. The distinctive alternating pointed rays and ball-ended spokes give the clock its unmistakable sculptural silhouette, framing a warm gold dial with stylised black numerals beneath a domed glass lens. A new quartz movement has been fitted, but the original hands have been carefully retained, keeping the clock's genuine period character intact rather than replacing every element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 46cm (18 inches) diameter, this is a substantial, confident piece — solid brass construction that gives it real weight and presence, the kind of quality that mass-produced reproductions simply can't replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Anstey \u0026amp; Wilson, Birmingham — Made in England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrame: Brass — alternating pointed rays and ball-ended spokes, dismantled and hand-polished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: Warm gold, stylised black numerals, domed glass lens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 46cm (18 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: New quartz battery — original hands retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Mid century modern, Eames era, atomic age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition, fully restored. The glass is in perfect condition. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item's description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely stunning example of Britain's most desirable sunburst clock — a true centrepiece for any mid-century modern interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree tracked delivery across the UK. We ship to the US and internationally. US orders only: all duties\/taxes covered upfront. Non-US buyers may face local import charges outside our control — check with your customs authority before ordering. Every item packed carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note: as stated in our shop policy, buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply outside the UK. US orders are the exception — duties are covered upfront by us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RetroTime","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55304226144595,"sku":null,"price":215.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/Anstey-Wilson-Brass-Starburst-Wall-Clock-1960s-British-Sunburst-Restored-Original-Hands-18-Inch.jpg?v=1791648927","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/anstey-wilson-brass-starburst-wall-clock-1960s-british-sunburst-restored-original-hands-18-inch","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}