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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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One of the finest and rarest examples of a Telechron alarm clock, the Electrolarm is a beautiful art-deco piece that was produced from 1929-31. More commonly found today in brown, it was also produced in more limited quantities with ivory or green…

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Produced from 1940-42, the Satellite is a glass dial with white numerals and brass hands. The center of the dial was mirrored, although this example has some damage to both this portion and the numbers. This model has a unique stand that utilizes…

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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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With approximately 117,000 Airlux alarm clocks sold, this is an extremely common example. A solid block of clear plastic, this model has brass trimmings and a white dial. A few early variations had clear Lucite feet whereas this example, like most…

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The Telechron "Ivy" clock was featured in a Kitchen Clock catalog. Model 2H33 features a white case with red planters for ivy. It was also available with gray, yellow or green planters. The clock can sit on a shelf or hang with the provided hole. The…

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Telechron Model 525, the 'Windsor' has a solid mahogany wooden case with stepped detailing on each corner. It is similar to many gothic-inspired mantle clocks produced in the period by the company. This example has brass details, ornate hands, and…

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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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A stately wooden specimen, Model 4H173 the 'Woodmont' was produced from 1953 to 1955. It features, like many other Telechron clocks, an "indicating device" that would turn red to signal its owner of a power outage. Its case has a mahogany finish with…

"Telechron 'Telalarm'"
The Telechron "Telalarm" was featured in the August 1931 issue of the Telechronicle. Like the similar "Alarm Lite", Model 711 featured an illuminated dial with a switch on the rear of the case to activate it. It features the same case as its related…
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