Original Listing Description

Up for auction is a vintage all original Hawkeye Measured Time Electrical White Bakelite Clock / Kitchen Timer designed by Isamu Noguchi, c.1932. Model E-1. Manufactured by " Measured Time " Inc. La Porte, Indiana. Made of bakelite, glass, printed paper, enameled brass. White Bakelite examples of this form are EXTREMELY RARE. Two models of this clock were produced: a limited run of white Bakelite clocks was followed by a more substantial run of black Bakelite replicas. The one presented here is from the initial production.This clock marks Noguchi's first industrial design for commercial manufacture. This clock is an excellent example of industrial design in bakelite, an early form of plastic, by a major twentieth century artist. Noguchi continued to design objects for domestic use and over the course of thirty years produced a number of successful pieces, including lighting, tables, stools, chair. According to the Noguchi Foundation, this timer was Noguchi's first mass-produced design, completed ca. 1932. It predates his design for the "Radio Nurse" baby monitor by about five years. The clock has a two-hour timer on top and the actual clock below. The dimensions are: 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm) x 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm) x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm). This clock is in good vintage all original unrestored condition. The electric cord cover looks frail and we diced to leave the testing process to the new owner. The clock has a white bakelite body, metal back plate, the earliest printed paper face and black enameled handles. The small handle has one very tight hairline (or scratch). Please view all photos attached. This issue is barely visible and have been reflected in our asking price. Other than that, the front of bakelite body looks perfect! The clock face printed with MEASURED TIME in upper portion and " Measured Time Inc. La Porte Indiana (lower portion) and is covered with clear crystal bubble cover. The printed paper face looks consistent with age. The timer face is covered with clear plastic. No damage to the crystal and plastic covers. The metal back plate is firmly attached and shows some rust pitting. The metal label on the back reads: " MEASURE TIME Inc La Porte ,IND. Use only on 110 V-A-C 60 cycle MODEL E-1. PATENTS 1371781 1424092 1620455 1821628 1821629 1961417 OTHER PATENTS PENDING ". Great high-end piece for serious collector! Thank you for visiting our store, stay healthy and safe. Please Support Ukraine!Store Policy: Domestic shipping to lower 48. For International shipping cost please include your country. Sold as is. No returns. We process 5 orders (or no more than $5,000,00), whichever comes first, per customer with successfully completed transaction ending with positive review. Any larger orders must be arranged before completion. Only Buyers with positive review history are welcomed. We reserve the right to pre-screen a Buyers with negative 3 stars (or less) review and deny purchase approval if necessary. We ship only to a valid first and last name and address registered with eBay. No shipping to P.O Box address. Buyer must be available to accept the shipment or sign for it if required. We bear no responsibility for failed delivery attempts. No full refunds given, no returns accepted for non-delivery to incorrect, illegible or incomplete addresses. Please don't ask to alter the Customs forms. We don't claim our items as gifts outside the U.S. Sorry, the shipping to Germany and to Belgium has been permanently suspended. We pack our items well and ship them fast. Excellent service guaranteed. All copy rights are reserved. (Condition: Pre-Owned)

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