F.W. Elliot, England, "Royal Air Force Operations Room Plotting Clock" or sector/radio room style clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven, fusee movement in a beech case with polychrome painted metal dial that was used in conjunction with observations and radar to track and intercept enemy aircraft during the World War II. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: F.W. Elliot, England, "Royal Air Force Operations Room Plotting Clock" or sector/radio room style clock, 8 day, time only, spring-driven, fusee movement in a beech case with polychrome painted metal dial that was used in conjunction with observations and radar to track and intercept enemy aircraft during the World War II.
Brand: Elliott, FW
Price: 1300 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Wall Dial or Gallery Elliott, FW England auction

Price Record

Sale date May 19, 2018

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Maker Elliott, FW
Type Wall Dial or Gallery
Country England
Price type auction
Date May 19, 2018
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

The movement and case are genuine Elliott, but this is NOT a true war time RAF timepiece. Rather, it was assembled from various Elliott parts and a dial painted to make it look like a RAF clock. The beech case has lost most of its finish. Painted metal dial is flaking and needs to be stabilized, but the RAF logo and outer ring used to color-code 5 minute intervals is still in good shape. The fusee has a chain and ticks when the crutch is moved manually. Pendulum is absent. One wooden peg is also missing. Signed movement is dated 1942.

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts