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Black plastic (Bakelite) wall clock produced from 1954-1956 with the model number 2HA49. The outer case is cut into to reveal its silver-toned face and off-white numbers. Each front corner is decorated with a gold ivy design that mirrors the gold…

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Equipped with a Telechron movement and General Electric’s T-31 switch, this thermostat was manufactured by GE for the Penn Electric Switch Company around the 1940s. It features a metal case, light blue and black numerals on the clock dial, and a knob…

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The 'Alarm Lite' Model AB712 from 1931 featured an illuminated dial with a switch on the rear of the case to activate it. It features the same case as its related model 'Telalarm'. The silver metal case was patented by its designer George Graff. It…

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This General Electric timing device is powered by a Warren Telechron Co. synchronous motor. Considering GE’s use of a Telechron motor, this timer approximately dates back to the 1930s, give or take a few years. The timer sits in an oak box, complete…

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In 1954 GE and Telechron merged again. Their ‘Dinette’ model 2H109 is shown here in red and white. It was also available in turquoise and white, yellow and white or pink and grey. Its flying saucer shape was evocative of the kitchen clock of the…

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This 5" square General Electric Clock Model 8F02 features a revolving dial with cities listed from around the world. It has a black plastic case with a chrome bezel, off-white dial with reverse dial markings and red and black lettering. Each city…

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The 'Alarm Lite' Model AB712 from 1931 featured an illuminated dial with a switch on the rear of the case to activate it. It features the same case as its related model 'Telalarm'. The silver metal case was patented by its designer George Graff. It…

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This fascinating combination of a Telechron Clock with a Hotpoint Range Timer was used as an oven timer. The black Bakelite case measures 4-5/8" w at its base and stands 5-1/2" h and 2-1/4" d with an attractive stepped detail on the sides. An…

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This General Electric Telechron model is related to the Telechron "Telalarm". It uses the same patented George Graff designed case. Model AB716 has a silver metal case with a black Bakelite base. The dial has a golden finish. This model does not…

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Bright red enamel pops on these golden cuff links and tie clip. A seemingly rare item, there is little to no documentation of the production of these interesting pieces. Given the "General Electric" notation on the stylized clock dial it can be…
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