{"product_id":"seth-thomas-starburst-wall-clock-1960s-teak-brass-sunburst-made-in-scotland-mid-century-atomic-clock","title":"Seth Thomas Starburst Wall Clock, 1960s Teak \u0026 Brass Sunburst, Made in Scotland, Mid Century Atomic Clock","description":"\u003cp\u003e1960s Seth Thomas teak and brass starburst wall clock — a striking atomic-age piece with alternating teak ray panels and brass ball-tipped rods radiating from a silver starburst dial. 34.5cm (13.5 inches) diameter, new silent quartz movement, fully working. Ready to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine slice of mid-century optimism for your wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Seth Thomas story\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeth Thomas began making clocks in Plymouth Hollow, Connecticut, in 1813, and the company he incorporated in 1853 became one of America's most celebrated names in horology. In 1931 Seth Thomas joined General Time Corporation alongside Westclox, and by the 1960s this partnership extended to a Scottish production base at Dumbarton, where clocks bearing the Seth Thomas name were made for the UK and European markets — which explains the \"Scotland\" mark on the dial of this piece, alongside its unmistakably American brand name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe starburst design — teak rays meet brass atoms\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis clock sits firmly in the classic 1960s starburst tradition, its silver dial framed by a ring of tapering teak ray panels interspersed with slender brass rods, each tipped with a polished brass ball — the \"atoms\" that gave the style its space-age nickname. The dial itself carries a printed starburst motif behind bold black Arabic numerals, with contrasting black hour and minute hands and a red step-seconds hand for a sharp, graphic finish against the pale face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 34.5cm across, it has real wall presence without overwhelming a room — substantial enough to anchor a mid-century living space, versatile enough to sit happily alongside Scandinavian, atomic or contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeth Thomas (Scotland)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStarburst \/ Sunburst design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1960s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrame\/Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTeak ray panels with brass rods and ball finials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.5cm (13.5 inches) — dial 16.5cm (6.5 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMovement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew quartz movement and hands, matching original style, silent step-seconds mechanism\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-century atomic starburst\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady to hang\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition throughout. Some light pitting to the brass rods and balls, consistent with age, but the piece presents very well overall with all original teak rays intact. Please review all photos carefully, as they form part of the item's description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA genuine piece of mid-century design history, ready to bring atomic-age character to any wall.\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\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":54912927727955,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1043\/8488\/9171\/files\/seththomaswallclock1960smcmretrovintage_1.jpg?v=1789065467","url":"https:\/\/retrotime.co.uk\/products\/seth-thomas-starburst-wall-clock-1960s-teak-brass-sunburst-made-in-scotland-mid-century-atomic-clock","provider":"RetroTime","version":"1.0","type":"link"}