Rare American Clock Co. Self Winding Electro Mechanical Shelf Clock Brass "READ"
Rare American Clock Co. Self Winding Electro Mechanical Shelf Clock Brass "READ"
SOLD $789.85 Sold: Jan 15, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
American Clock Company 4 Glass Shelf Clock Very Rare and Extremely Hard to Find, Not in Working Order, Great Candidate for Restoration DESCRIPTION: The American Clock Co., Chicago, Illinois, an Clock, with Brass case and four side Beveled glass windows, Arabic Numeral White enamel dial with Floral Decoration and Black hands, Brass movement with round plates, the movement powered by two Weights and Periodically Rewound by an electromagnet, Mercury pendulum CONDITION: Case in need of Brass Polishing with tarnish and heavy discoloration. Dial and Hands Very Nice. All four Beveled glass windows intact with no cracks. Has been in storage 30+ yrs. Not in working Condition Selling As / Is, When taken out of box from storage, Mercury pendulum was inside wrapped in paper, I don't know how it attaches (I taped to back where shows in place for front picture) inside battery box underneath was envelope with 1 gear wheel and another piece looks like pendulum attachment and a few old wires (will send with Clock) , Appears to have all parts however I do not know... And were no Batteries Info I Found when Researching: Made between 1901-1905 The American Clock Company of Chicago is the result of the merger of The Automatic Electric Clock Company, Kansas City and the United States Pneumatic Clock Company of Chicago on or about 1901. The movement is that of Fred I Getty of Chicago via patent # 637,454 dated Nov 21,1899 and further assigned to The Automatic Electric Clock Company, of Kansas City, Missouri. They have unusual double weighted arm movements that were actuated one after the other retaining power to the system at all times. The suspension springs and pendulum connection are unlike any other. DIMENSIONS: 13.25in x 8in x 6.5inFeel Free to message me with any questions or additional Pictures I try to Price Fairly using comparable Listed and Sold Pieces.See my feedback and other listed items , I will be listing more pieces like this, Collectibles Folk Art, Crystal, Porcelain, Carved Wood and a lot more, From Early 1900's - 1990's Ships Quickly USPS, FedEx, or UPS .... I always Ship same day payment received or thefollowing morning, depending on the time (Condition: Pre-Owned)
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Original Listing Description
American Clock Company 4 Glass Shelf Clock Very Rare and Extremely Hard to Find, Not in Working Order, Great Candidate for Restoration DESCRIPTION: The American Clock Co., Chicago, Illinois, an Clock, with Brass case and four side Beveled glass windows, Arabic Numeral White enamel dial with Floral Decoration and Black hands, Brass movement with round plates, the movement powered by two Weights and Periodically Rewound by an electromagnet, Mercury pendulum CONDITION: Case in need of Brass Polishing with tarnish and heavy discoloration. Dial and Hands Very Nice. All four Beveled glass windows intact with no cracks. Has been in storage 30+ yrs. Not in working Condition Selling As / Is, When taken out of box from storage, Mercury pendulum was inside wrapped in paper, I don't know how it attaches (I taped to back where shows in place for front picture) inside battery box underneath was envelope with 1 gear wheel and another piece looks like pendulum attachment and a few old wires (will send with Clock) , Appears to have all parts however I do not know... And were no Batteries Info I Found when Researching: Made between 1901-1905 The American Clock Company of Chicago is the result of the merger of The Automatic Electric Clock Company, Kansas City and the United States Pneumatic Clock Company of Chicago on or about 1901. The movement is that of Fred I Getty of Chicago via patent # 637,454 dated Nov 21,1899 and further assigned to The Automatic Electric Clock Company, of Kansas City, Missouri. They have unusual double weighted arm movements that were actuated one after the other retaining power to the system at all times. The suspension springs and pendulum connection are unlike any other. DIMENSIONS: 13.25in x 8in x 6.5inFeel Free to message me with any questions or additional Pictures I try to Price Fairly using comparable Listed and Sold Pieces.See my feedback and other listed items , I will be listing more pieces like this, Collectibles Folk Art, Crystal, Porcelain, Carved Wood and a lot more, From Early 1900's - 1990's Ships Quickly USPS, FedEx, or UPS .... I always Ship same day payment received or thefollowing morning, depending on the time (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.