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.
  • DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1930-1939.
  • 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. 

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