Description

A beautiful, fully functional piece of social and sporting history! This is an original mid-20th-century Toulet Imperator pigeon racing timer clock, manufactured in Belgium and imported/serviced in the UK.Unlike most vintage clocks found online that are seized or broken, this mechanism is fully tested and actively ticking! It winds directly from the central faceplate without needing a separate key.Key Features & Provenance:

Perfect Mechanical Condition: Winds smoothly and runs with a strong, healthy tick.100% Matching Serial Numbers: Factory stamped with Serial No. 211404 on the chrome drum, perfectly matching the original internal paper certificate (No. 38339) issued by The Automatic Timing Clock Co. Ltd.Original Wooden Case: Features a sturdy leather carrying handle, brass hardware, and the iconic embossed "Toulet Impérator" metal hatch cover.

Intact History: Features the original glass etching ("The Imperator - Made in Belgium"), a vintage National Flying Club telephone hotline sticker, and the hand-painted details of its original racer (J. Wickham, Leigh-on-Mendip, Bath).

Self-Contained: No loose winding key is required; it is ready to display or add to a collection immediately.
Perfect for collectors of industrial antiques, unique horology/clocks, or sporting memorabilia.

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The wooden box has a gorgeous natural patina with minimal age-related wear. The chrome drum inside is clean and highly reflective.

Please see photos for exact condition details.

Shipping: Will be packed incredibly securely with plenty of bubble wrap to protect the internal clock mechanism during transit.

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