Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style

Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style

£100.00
£100.00
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Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
  • Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style
Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style

Rare 1952 Metamec Bakelite Mantel Clock, Model 748, Quartz Movement, Art Deco Style

£100.00
£100.00

1952 Metamec walnut brown bakelite mantel clock, Model 748 — a rarely seen piece from the 700 series, Metamec's very first range of clocks. 14 x 14cm (5.5 x 5.5 inches), 7.6cm (3 inches) deep, 11.4cm (4.5 inch) dial, originally mains-powered and now converted to quartz, new hands sympathetically matched to the originals, fully working.

A genuine piece of Metamec's earliest history — one of the first bakelite clocks the company ever made.

Metamec — The Very Beginning, Dereham, Norfolk

Metamec began in Dereham, Norfolk around 1947 as an offshoot of the furniture maker Jentique, using surplus timber and brass left over from wartime ammunition box production. The very first Metamec model was a mains-powered mantel clock numbered "701" — and this Model 748 belongs to that same original 700 series, the company's founding range, before Metamec grew into the largest clock manufacturer in Britain through the 1960s. A clock from this series is a genuine piece of Metamec's earliest history, made when the company was still a small operation finding its feet, years before the sunburst wall clocks that later made the name famous. Surviving examples from this original range are rarely seen.

A confident, rounded Art Deco-influenced form

The case has a distinctive rounded, waisted silhouette in deep walnut brown bakelite, with a cream dial carrying bold black Arabic numerals and elegant fleur-de-lis style hands. Signed "Metamec Dereham" beneath the 12, with "Made in England" printed at the base of the dial. The glass and bakelite case are in perfect condition. Originally mains-powered, the movement has been converted to quartz for practicality, with new hands sympathetically matched to the originals to preserve the clock's period character. The original bakelite movement casing has been kept in place for authenticity rather than discarded.

At 5.5 x 5.5 inches and just 3 inches deep, this is a compact, characterful mantel piece — small enough for a shelf or side table, with real historical weight behind it.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Metamec, Dereham, Norfolk — Made in England
  • Model: 748, 700 series — Metamec's first range of clocks
  • Era: 1952
  • Material: Walnut brown bakelite
  • Dimensions: 5.5 x 5.5 inches (14 x 14cm), 3 inches (7.6cm) deep, dial 4.5 inches (11.4cm)
  • Movement: Converted to quartz — originally mains-powered, original bakelite movement casing retained for authenticity
  • Style: Early 1950s Art Deco-influenced mantel clock
  • Freestanding

Condition

Excellent vintage condition. The glass and bakelite case are in perfect condition. There is evidence of a small repair to the movement housing, which is not visible when the clock is displayed. New hands fitted, sympathetically matched to the originals. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item's description.

A genuinely rare survivor from the very start of Metamec's history — one of the first bakelite clocks the company ever produced.

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.

Please 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.

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