Lot Essay
The red sections are the 'silent periods' during which the Radio Operator has to listen out for S.O.S. calls. During the period, except to make a distress call, no transmitting was permitted
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'Wireless Office' A ship's brass bulkhead clock, the 6in (15cm)
painted dial signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd, Barking & London 'Sestrel', Arabic hour numerals, centre second sweeps, black hands, the dial with 'red sectors'
painted dial signed Henry Browne & Son Ltd, Barking & London 'Sestrel', Arabic hour numerals, centre second sweeps, black hands, the dial with 'red sectors'