The history of Smiths Clocks (England) can be traced back to

1851, when Samuel Smith founded a jewellery shop in Clerkenwell, London. The

company grew rapidly over the next few decades, and by the early 1900s it was a

major supplier of timepieces, diamonds, and automotive instrumentation.

During World War I, Smiths Clocks made a significant

contribution to the war effort. The company manufactured precision timekeeping

instruments, including aircraft clocks and marine chronometers, which were

vital for military operations.

In 1931, Smiths entered the domestic clock market. They

formed a new company, Smiths English Clocks Ltd, and began producing a range of

synchronous electric clocks. These clocks were well-received by the public, and

Smiths soon became one of the leading clockmakers in the UK.

In the years that followed, Smiths continued to expand its

range of clocks. They introduced a number of innovative new designs, including

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A vintage Smiths Bakelite wall clock, the mottled brown…

Vintage Smiths Bakelite Wall Clock with Arabic Numerals and Glass

A vintage Smiths Bakelite wall clock, the mottled brown Bakelite cased kitchen clock, with raised Arabic numerals and convex glass, with 8 day winding movement, key and pendulum, length 25 cm, width 17.5 cm, depth 9.5 cm

A vintage English lantern style clock by Smith's of Great…

Vintage Smith's Lantern Clock, 20th Century

A vintage English lantern style clock by Smith's of Great Britain, 20th century, 25 cm high

A mid-20th century chinoiserie grandmother clock, decorated on…

Chinoiserie Grandmother Clock, 1952

A mid-20th century chinoiserie grandmother clock, decorated on a cream ground with floral motifs and Oriental scenes to the hood, trunk and base, the eight-day Smiths, Enfield movement chiming on a series of gongs. Chinese calligraphy to the interior with…

Smith's English Art Deco mirrored sunburst wall clock, circa…

Art Deco Mirrored Sunburst Wall Clock

Smith's English Art Deco mirrored sunburst wall clock, circa 1930, converted to electric, 41 cm high, 55 cm wide

Smiths mantel clock with striking movement, key and pendulum…

Smiths Striking Mantel Clock with Key and Pendulum

Smiths mantel clock with striking movement, key and pendulum included, 19 cm high

Vintage Smiths England electric clock perspex and brass frame,…

Vintage Smiths Electric Clock with Perspex and Brass Frame

Vintage Smiths England electric clock perspex and brass frame, untested, height 15 cm.

Vintage Smiths Bakelite cased mantle clock with seven day…

Vintage Bakelite Mantle Clock with 7-Day Striking Movement

Vintage Smiths Bakelite cased mantle clock with seven day striking movement, together with key no pendulum, height 19 cm

A Smith's British brass cased miniature lantern clock, with…

Smith's British Miniature Lantern Clock

A Smith's British brass cased miniature lantern clock, with simple timepiece mechanism, height 18 cm

Superb octagonal shaped Art Deco Smiths electric wall clock…

Octagonal Art Deco Smiths Electric Wall Clock

Superb octagonal shaped Art Deco Smiths electric wall clock with illuminated milk glass dial

Vintage Smiths electric clock, cm high

Smiths Vintage Electric Clock - 10 cm Height

Vintage Smiths electric clock, cm high

Smiths Sectric industrial electric clock, with bakelite outer…

Smiths Industrial Electric Clock - Bakelite Case - 37cm Diameter

Smiths Sectric industrial electric clock, with bakelite outer to case, 37 cm diameter

A Smiths English made electric sun dial clock, circa 1950, 31…

Smiths Electric Sun Dial Clock, 1950

A Smiths English made electric sun dial clock, circa 1950, 31 cm diameter.

Smith's vintage brass carriage clock 15 cm high

Vintage Brass Carriage Clock - 15cm High

Smith's vintage brass carriage clock 15 cm high

A 'Smiths' Bakelite mantel clock, England, circa 1930 (working,…

1930s Smiths Bakelite Mantel Clock

A 'Smiths' Bakelite mantel clock, England, circa 1930 (working, key & pendelum). Height 18 cm

Smiths, porcelain/ceramic wall clock, approx 24 cm diameter

Smiths Ceramic Wall Clock - 24cm Diameter

Smiths, porcelain/ceramic wall clock, approx 24 cm diameter

Vintage Smiths bracket clock. Length 19 cm. Height 24 cm approx

Vintage Smiths Bracket Clock - 19 cm x 24 cm

Vintage Smiths bracket clock. Length 19 cm. Height 24 cm approx

A table clock modelled as a lantern clock, brass cased…

Brass Lantern Clock with 8-Day Movement, 18cm Height

A table clock modelled as a lantern clock, brass cased enclosing a Smith's 8-day movement. Height 18 cm

Smiths pocket watch & J Farren Price watch face,

Smiths & JFP: A Timeless Collaboration

Smiths pocket watch & J Farren Price watch face,

Smiths mantel clock. 1940s walnut cased platform movement.…

1940s Walnut Mantel Clock

Smiths mantel clock. 1940s walnut cased platform movement. Height 27 cm

Vintage Smiths shelf clock set in gilt metal frame 19.5 cm x 19.…

Vintage Smiths Gilt Metal Shelf Clock

Vintage Smiths shelf clock set in gilt metal frame 19.5 cm x 19.5 cm approx

An English mahogany cased chronometer No. 469 by Eiffe, 48…

Eiffe Chronometer No. 469 with Provenance

An English mahogany cased chronometer No. 469 by Eiffe, 48 Lombard Street city and south crescent, Bedford square, London, circa 1845, the silvered dial with Roman numerals, fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power, Earnshaw style spring detent…