San Francisco, CA
Details
Description
ABOUT
An Art Deco "Postal Telegraph Bynchronous Electric Time" clock with a painted black metal body, glass front with chrome …
Read more
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.
See less
San Francisco, CA
Questions about the item?
Related Collections
- Cartier Clocks
- Carriage Clocks
- 1960s Clocks
- Antique Bronze Finish Clocks
- Plywood Clocks
- Zinc Clocks
- Fruitwood Clocks
- Clocks in Naples, FL
- Black Forest Clocks
- Howard Miller Clocks
- Seth Thomas Clock Company Clocks
- Mid-Century Modern Clocks
- Wind Up Clocks
- Antique Pendulum Wall Clocks
- Wall Clocks
- Grandfather Clocks
- Antique Grandfather Clocks
- Banjo Clocks
- Art Deco Clocks
- French Clocks
- Mantel Clocks
- Wood Clocks
- Italian Clocks
- Marble Clocks
- Brass Clocks