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How about a year for this one?

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July 16, 2005, 00:04
Sheila Gilbert
How about a year for this one?
Can someone tell me the year of this clock.
It's an Elgin Welby, in original box.

I realize these maye not be very old or popular, but I do like the "Digital" of yesteryear.
Can you believe the name "Digital" on a watch today! Oh how the world changes.

Elgin Welby



Sheila
July 16, 2005, 12:23
Andy Krietzer
Sheila,
I think it would date to the late 1960s or early 1970s. It could be from the 1950s too but I doubt it. I know there was a company that made digital clocks in the 1950s but it had a different type of numbers.

Andy
July 16, 2005, 13:06
Sheila Gilbert
Thank you Andy, the auction said 1960's but I like to check to make sure.

It's a lot bigger in person than it is in the picture, and it is spotless and new in the box. I like it.

Kind of weird to buy one from the 60's when I look at late 1800's or early 1900's pocket watches all day!


Sheila
July 18, 2005, 22:26
Tom Seymour
Sheila,
I can't add anything to the dating info on the clock, but I also like those early digitals.

Are there any patent dates on it?


Tom
July 19, 2005, 15:42
Sheila Gilbert
Hi Tom,
I didn't see any from the Outside, and I'm going to take the back off as soon as I can.

It's wild, it still has the knob in an envelope that attaches to the side of the clock, to change the time. Never opened!

Since this is a Welby by Elgin National Industries Inc., maybe that would be a clue?

I wonder when Elgin National Industries Inc. started?

Anyway, I will let you know what I find out, when I open it.


Sheila
July 19, 2005, 17:18
Kevin Pestor
I have a nice little Welby anniversary clock, nice one.
I like the early digital clocks also.Thanks Sheila for sharing.