Art Deco Black Postal Telegraph Clock c.1930
$295
ABOUT
An Art Deco "Postal Telegraph Bynchronous Electric Time" clock with a painted black metal body, glass front with chrome rim, black lettering with a black second hand.
The clock needs to be rewired and currently does not work. Price reflects repairs needed.
- CREATOR Hammond Industries.
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DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1939.
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MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Glass.
- CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Needs rewiring. Loss of paint and some pitting of the chrome. No chips in the glass.
- DIMENSIONS Diameter 20 in. D 4.5 in.
HISTORY
The Bichronous mechanism keeps the clock running for a short time in the event of a power failure. Hammond made clocks with and without the feature.
