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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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Shown here is a movement with the Telechron type B-13 synchronous rotor and gears from the Gold Room clock inside Harvard University’s Adams House. B-13 rotors were most commonly used in striking and chime clocks. The B-13 rotor’s output shaft…

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Missing its outer case, this is an incomplete example of the Telechron model 'Airlux'. The missing case would have been white onyx to complement the brass detailing. It was originally produced from 1934-1940 and in subsequent years was reproduced…

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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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Unusual hands set this Telechron model produced from 1930-1933 apart from its peers. This example uses black beetle plastic but the Apollo was also available in rarer color variations such as ivory and blue. Designed by Harry C. Richardson, only…

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The Telechron "Attendant" was sold from 1938-1941 in a brown or ivory case. This special black case dates to 1939 and was available during a Special Campaign as Model CH785 (otherwise known as Model 7H85. 4,888 were sold of this special model, 31,061…

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Produced from 1936-1937 model #4F71, the "Casino", is a shelf clock that has a mirrored glass royal blue semi-oval case that rests on an ivory plastic base. The light blue face is a texture designed to resemble cloisonne that contrasts nicely with…

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This brown plastic clock stands 7-1/4" tall and was known as the "Cathedral". Manufactured from 1927 to 1932 it has a silvered dial with black numerals and hands. Interesting fact: the original price was $25.00 for Model 355, but dropped to $9.95…
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