Ferranti Model 115 Clock

Made:
1936 in England
maker:
Ferranti Limited
Ferranti Model 115 Clock

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Ferranti model 115 electric mantel clock, 1936.

Details

Category:
Time Measurement
Object Number:
Y1996.10.1315
Materials:
metal (unknown) and plastic (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 174 mm x 220 mm x 75 mm, 1.4 kg
type:
clock
credit:
Gift of Ferranti International Signal plc

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