Antique American Clocks January 2021
226. $10 ea.
Nine assorted alarms and desk clocks.
A, B, D, E: Four US Time Corp. “Waterbury” alarm clocks,
ca. 1944-1969. Sporty looking alarms with rounded solid-color rims and matching paper dials, 5.5 inches high, on nickel
stands. Colors are deep green, maroon, tan, and cobalt blue. The colored rims and dials are all in excellent
shape, only the green alarm has a rust stain on the dial from the alarm hand. The backs are nickel with some rust, and
some have replaced winding knobs. Glass dials and white or nickel hands, some with lume. They are 30-hour alarm
clocks, some will run and some need help.
C: New Haven “Chime-Call” alarm clock, ca. 1930? This metal case alarm
is 6.25 inches high, painted black with silver trim, with a convex dial glass and a painted dial signed “Old Kentucky Home” and manufactured
by B.H. & M. Co. Inc., Louisville, KY. The B.H. & M. company was Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing, a large hardware
distributer in Louisville in the first half of the 20th Century. This is a one-day alarm that is running and keeping time, if
you care to wind it. The painted finish shows considerable wear.
F, I: Jefferson Electric “bullet” clocks, ca. 1960. Two
small electric desk clocks, 5 inches high with 3-inch dials. The chrome clock (F) is the “500” model, and is common. It
runs on household current; the cord is wrapped under the base. It has a flat glass dial with gold numbers and lines, signed
at the bottom, and a corrugated black dial with gold hands and a red second hand. It is running and keeping good time,
and the finish is excellent. The gold clock (I) is the Model 880, an uncommon model that runs on two AA batteries. The
dial glass is convex with gold numerals and hands, and a white second hand. It is signed at the bottom of the black dial. The
gold mirror finish is a bit dull on the back and is brushed gold around the dial. The clock runs fast. You
can read more about these clocks at Roger Russell’s webpages.
G, H: Seth Thomas “Cannock”, 1928, and “Petite No. 3”,
1925. Two small Seth Thomas desk/dresser clocks from the 1920’s, both in mahogany cases, 4.5 inches high, both with inlays
of lighter wood. The Cannock (G) holds a backwind 8-day lever movement that is running, but a bit slow; the case shows
some crinkling to the varnish but is only noticeable up close. There is a silvered dial and a convex glass. The
Petite (H) has a gold metal dial and a lever movement that runs one day. It is running a bit fast. The finish
on the case is clean and glossy; there is a label on the bottom.
Minimum bid on any clock is $10. Be sure to specify which
one(s) you are bidding on by letter.
