A late 19th Century nightwatchman's recording clock by Dent in a massive brass housing and leather case. Centrally mounted mainspring barrel which can only be wound when the case is unlocked. Circular paper disc marked in green showing the hours and quarter marks, around the centre "Dents portable Registering Tell Tale". Under the paper disc a carbon and second disc. Small glazed window in the cover to reveal the hour and a slot to allow an impression to be made on the disc. Substantial brass casing and leather protective pouch with apertures for the window and slot.

Signed _ _______ Dent 41 Pall Mall & 4 Royal Exchange London Recording Clock Pat No. 54411
Circa 1940
Diameter 85 mm - Depth 40 mm
Condition
Case _ _______ Very good.
Dial _ _______ Very good.
Movement _ _ Very good.

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