{"product_id":"metamec-starburst-wall-clock-rare-white-gold-bakelite-vintage-50s-60s","title":"Metamec Starburst Wall Clock Rare White Gold Bakelite Vintage 50s 60s","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuinely rare Metamec starburst wall clock — a scalloped white petal case with a black and gold bezel ring, gold cursive numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, and polished chrome hour markers. 9 inches (22.9cm) diameter, 6 inch (15.2cm) dial. Fully refurbished to an exacting standard — new German UTS quartz movement, original hands retained, fully working. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA piece we'd genuinely never seen before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMetamec — Dereham, Norfolk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetamec was founded around 1941 in Dereham, Norfolk, as an offshoot of furniture makers Jentique — the name itself derived from \"metal-work and mechanics.\" By the 1960s and 70s Metamec had grown into the largest clock manufacturer in the UK, employing around 750 people and producing some 25,000 clocks a week across 350 different models. This particular design is a genuinely scarce one — we've not come across it in reference archives of Metamec's catalogue, and it was originally mains electric powered, pointing to an earlier Metamec piece from the 1950s–60s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA full, careful restoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clock has been completely stripped down and restored: the chrome hour markers and bezel have been re-polished to a bright shine, the bakelite case re-polished to bring back its original lustre, and the white petal finials around the edge stripped back and re-sprayed. The original hands have been retained and fitted to a new German UTS quartz movement, so the clock keeps accurate time while staying completely true to the piece. Signed \"Metamec, Made in England\" on the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9 inches across, it's a genuinely pretty, compact starburst — a lovely statement piece for a hallway, kitchen, or small wall space where a full-size sunburst wouldn't fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Metamec\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: 1950s–60s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Brown bakelite, white metal scalloped petal edge, black and gold bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: 6 inch \/ 15.2cm, gold cursive numerals, chrome markers at 12, 3, 6 and 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 9 inches \/ 22.9cm diameter, glass unmarked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: New German UTS quartz movement, original hands retained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally mains electric powered\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 restored condition — brass re-polished, bakelite re-polished, metal petal finials stripped and re-sprayed. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item's description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely rare Metamec design, beautifully brought back to life.\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":55304428814675,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/Metamec-Starburst-Wall-Clock-Rare-White-Gold-Bakelite-Vintage-50s-60s.jpg?v=1791649085","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/metamec-starburst-wall-clock-rare-white-gold-bakelite-vintage-50s-60s","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}