Blick Antique Mechanical Time Recorder Wall Clock Roman Numerals Oak London For Sale

Before you read below, I want to disclaim that everything is in original condition from the factory this came from so it won’t be perfect. However, the clock will only run for a short duration due to needing maintenance and it’s missing the key that locks the glass door. Other than that it has the Clock winding keys required to make it work. When I acquired the clock it came with the original card docking holder as well as some miscellaneous time punching cards. Anything you want to ask, I can try to answer please message me. Thanks :)This time recorder, originally designed to track employee hours, has a rich history that often piques the interest of history enthusiasts and vintage collectors. Once a staple in company offices, it now finds its place in modern homes, adding a touch of nostalgia. As an employee, you would \'punch\' in or out using your assigned time card, a practice that has evolved over time but still holds a certain charm.
First, move the horizontal lever in the lower section of the case to the left so that the pointer in the window above it reads, “IN / OUT.” You will notice that this example has four positions. Insert your assigned time card in the slot above. Then, depress the handle to the right. By depressing the handle, the mechanism inside the case records the current time via a stamp over an ink ribbon onto your card. This ribbon is very similar to the ones used in typewriters. It will print in blue or black depending on the ink reel. You would then take your card out and put it in the card storage rack, which is usually mounted aside the clock. When you leave for lunch, the first lever needs to be adjusted one position to the right. The pointer in the window will read, “IN / OUT.” Place your card in the slot and stamp it again. This process would be repeated when you returned from lunch and left for the day. At the end of each week, the company’s accountant would collect the cards and tally the hours worked. One would be paid accordingly.
Rest assured, this time recorder is in excellent condition, a testament to its robust construction and the care it has received over the years. Despite its age and the environment in which it was used, the clock has been well-preserved, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
The robustly built case is constructed in solid oak, and the finish is excellent. All the access doors can be locked with a key. The lower section houses the time-recording mechanism. Here the two levers for recording your time and the time of day adjustment are located. A fancy casting transitions the case to the upper section. Most time clocks are less decorative than this one. This heavy casting features an ornate Victorian design and the manufacturer’s name, “BLICK.” The upper window will display the day of the week and The upper door retains the original painted graphics of the manufacturing company. It reads, “BLICK-TIME RECORDING LIMITED.” Blick Time Recorders Ltd., based at 188 Gray\'s Inn Road, London. Usually, this detail is usually missing.
The dial is in wonderful original condition and lists the manufacturer’s name and working location. Again, the manufacturer’s name and trademark are located here. The hours are displayed in Arabic numerals along a segmented minute ring. Spade-shaped hands display the time. Wind indicators are located on the dial. The time-only movement is brass and powered by two large steel springs. Once fully wound, the clock runs for eight days. The movement also powers the lower time tracking mechanism through a steel shaft or PTO. This shaft can be seen through the glass door and is positioned in front of the nickel-plated pendulum bob, supported by a wooden rod.This clock was made circa 1925-1930s based on my Estimates on what I could find via the web.
The case is approximately 48.25 inches long, 17 inches wide, and 7.75 inches deep