Electric clocks
Smith's "Sectric" and Genalex

 

Smiths electric alarm clock. Mains operated alarm clock housed in brown Bakelite case. for really interesting information see here: http://www.smiths-clocks.co.uk/

Genalex electric alarm clock. Mains operated alarm clock housed in brown Bakelite case. This is identical in every respect other than a slight variation in the pattern of the moulding below the dial.

Motor coil from the Genalex The coil is open circuit and as can be seen the coil former has split probably due to overheating.