A compact mid-20th century wall clock bearing the HES maker’s mark and retailer’s dial signature: “J. Hardacre & Company – Bombay”, with “Made in India” at 6 o’clock.
The clock measures approximately 10cm in diameter and features a cream bezel with a grey cylindrical wall-mount case. The dial is cleanly laid out with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6 and 9, baton hour markers, and black hands with luminous insets typical of the period.
The rear reveals a mechanical movement stamped HES, with key-wind arbor and adjustment controls visible. The clock currently ticks when wound but has not been tested for long-term timekeeping accuracy.
Retailer-signed dials for Bombay firms add regional interest and suggest distribution through colonial or post-colonial commercial networks. The compact form makes it suitable for kitchen, hallway or study display.
Condition 🌿 Movement winds and ticks, not tested for sustained accuracy 🌿 Dial shows age-related spotting and surface marks 🌿 Acrylic/glass cover lightly scratched 🌿 Case in good structural order with minor age wear 🌿 No visible cracks to housing
Sold as a vintage mechanical clock; servicing may improve performance.
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