The clock below is a 1930s Ferranti electric clock which I bought last weekend. It's in a pretty bad condition and is falling apart.
When/if I get it working again it will strike on the hour and half hour. I'll need to replace the wire gong which is missing.
Behind the clock is a small label with the name and address of a previous owner. I tried to look them up with no success, but I did discover the address is very close to Manchester airport and is directly below the flight path - maybe that will explain the condition of the clock :)
Text on the movement reads:
'To start motor move Lever "A" in direction of arrow & release
Then set hands by knob "B"'
Would any one like to guess what I paid for the clock? Clue: it was under £5.

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