On offer is a truly exceptional vintage brass carriage clock, dating to the 1970s, and crafted with timeless design and industrial heritage. This classic quartz mantel clock is not only a functional timepiece, but a striking decorative accent with a fascinating provenance tied to British refinery history.

Whether displayed on a bookshelf, desk, or mantel, this piece bridges the worlds of mechanical elegance and industrial commemoration — a tactile link to mid-century achievement and craftsmanship.

📌 Key Features:

✅ Authentic brass case – traditional carriage clock form with handle and bun feet
✅ Elegant Roman numeral dial – classic black-on-white face with “Tempora” branding
✅ Commemorative Esso refinery plaque – reads:
“Milford Haven Refinery Commemorating 10 Years Injury Free – 9th January 1969–1979”
✅ Condition: Very good vintage condition; some surface patina and wear to brass consistent with age
✅ Working battery-powered quartz movement (C battery, accessible via hinged rear door)
✅ Unusual provenance – corporate award piece, rarely seen on the open market

💡 Styling Tip:
This piece works beautifully in industrial, vintage, or eclectic interiors — display on a mantel, in a study, or among vintage books and curios for a well-traveled, intellectual look.

🎁 Perfect For:
✔️ Lovers of meaningful vintage home decor
✔️ Collectors of timepieces or oil industry memorabilia
✔️ Unique gift for horology or engineering enthusiasts
✔️ Stylish accent for a home office or library

🔍 Provenance / Maker Notes:
Branded “Tempora Quartz” and made in England, this clock was issued by Esso (Exxon) as a corporate award marking a decade of safe operations at the Milford Haven refinery in Wales. A rare survivor of mid-20th-century corporate culture — part timepiece, part artifact.

📦 Shipping & International Buyers:
We ship worldwide, fully tracked and insured. Final shipping costs are always shown before checkout — no surprises.

This is more than an object — it’s a story told in form, function, and brass. Rarely offered with such provenance, this piece is both decorative and collectible.

📌 Don’t miss the opportunity to add this industrial-era treasure to your home or collection — once it’s gone, it’s gone.

stock code 270525