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Alarm Clock - Western Clock Co, 'America Electric', 1934
Reg. No: ST 019598
- Summary:
- Alarm clock, electric, 'America Electric', Western Clock Co, USA, 1934.
Western Clock Co introduced the synchronous electric motor to some of its clock range in 1931. The 'America Electric' was produced 1932-1936. General Time Corporation, which owned the Western Clock Co and Seth Thomas, purchased the Hamilton-Sangamo Corporation in 1930 in order to gain an exclusive license to use their synchronous motor design. - Description:
- Alarm clock with round black metal case on flat metal stand. White cardboard dial with red dots to mark hours. Two black hands, and gilt sweep seconds hand.
Electric synchronous motor. - Acquisition Information:
- Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 1934
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 5 cm (Width), 11 cm (Diameter) |
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| Tagged with: | alarm clocks, electric clocks, mantel clocks |
| Themes this item is part of: | Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection |
| Primary Classification: | HOROLOGY |
| Secondary Classification: | Clocks |
| Tertiary Classification: | united states of america |
| Inscriptions: | Dial is marked 'Westclox America Electric' and 'Made by Western Clock Co, La Salle, Ill. USA'. Back of case is marked 'Made by makers of 'Big Ben'. |
| Manufacturer: | Western Clock Co, La Salle, Illinois, United States of America, 1934 |
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