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Alarm Clock - 'War Alarm', USA, circa 1944
Reg. No: ST 026687
- Summary:
- Alarm clock, black paper case, 'War Alarm', USA, circa 1944.
Produced during 1943-45 as a wartime economy measure. - Description:
- Square black case made of paper. White dial with arabic numerals and alarm dial at 12.
Spring wound; lever escapement. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mr Leslie William, 1970
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 13 cm (Height), 6 cm (Width), 13 cm (Length) |
More information
| Tagged with: | alarm clocks, mantel clocks, hfuramtmm, valuation info sheet |
| 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 'War Alarm' and 'Made in Winsted Connecticut USA'. |
| Place & Date Made: | Winstead, Connecticut, United States of America, circa 1944 |
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Comments
I bought a clock the same as this 30 years ago. I liked the look of the clock with its basic dial. I have never got around to repairing the movement, though it is in good condition. Are there many of these around?
Regards Dale