Anstey & Wilson Brass Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s British Sunburst, Restored, Original Hands, 18 Inch

1960s Anstey & 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.

A genuine piece of British atomic-age design, brought fully back to life.

Anstey & Wilson — Britain's Finest Sunburst Clock

Made in Birmingham, England, Anstey & 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.

A meticulous, hand-finished restoration

This 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.

At 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.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Anstey & Wilson, Birmingham — Made in England
• Era: 1960s
• Frame: Brass — alternating pointed rays and ball-ended spokes, dismantled and hand-polished
• Dial: Warm gold, stylised black numerals, domed glass lens
• Diameter: 46cm (18 inches)
• Movement: New quartz battery — original hands retained
• Style: Mid century modern, Eames era, atomic age
• Ready to hang

Condition

Excellent vintage condition, fully restored. The glass is in perfect condition. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item's description.

A genuinely stunning example of Britain's most desirable sunburst clock — a true centrepiece for any mid-century modern interior.

Shipping

Free 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.

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