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Alarm Clock - Ansonia Clock Co, 1880s
Reg. No: ST 019746
- Summary:
- Alarm clock, 'Peep O Day' carriage clock, Ansonia Clock Co, 1880s.
Founded in 1850, Ansonia manufactured their mass-produced and inexpensive clocks in both Ansonia, Connecticut and Brooklyn, New York. - Description:
- The nickel on brass metal case is embossed and plated on the front with Father Time. Has glass panels and a handle. Behind the metal front there is a willow pattern scene on cardboard. A cardboard dial is stuck in front of this scene.
Spring wound; lever escapement. - Acquisition Information:
- Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1982
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 17 cm (Height), 8 cm (Width), 13 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | alarm clocks, carriage clocks |
| Themes this item is part of: | John Askew, Clock & Watch Collector (1890-1945), Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clocks |
| Tertiary Classification: | united states of america |
| Inscriptions: | Back of case is marked 'Trade Mark Peep O Day Carriage' and 'Patented June 8, 1880'. |
| Manufacturer: | Ansonia Clock Co, Ansonia, Connecticut, United States of America, 1880-1890 |
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