Serial Number: DW 0038
Subcategory: Desk Watch
Status: Display
Description:
Metamec Electric Desktop Watch, Made in England, 200/250 V.
Metamec was a manufacturer of domestic clocks in the 2nd half of the 20th century, and was based in Dereham, Norfolk, England. The name “Metamec” is derived from
“metal-work mechanics”. The company started as an offshoot of the furniture manufacturers Jentique in about 1941 which made boxes for instruments and bombs during World War II.
The first Metamec model was a mains-powered mantel clock numbered 701 in 1947. All clocks by Metamec were produced to a high standard and the factory expanded with the purchase of new machines to allow them to create their own movements, rather than import the movements in from other clock companies. The factory increased in size in 1960s to 1970s and was the largest clock manufacturer in UK at that time.
