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“PENDULETTES” – SWINGING TALES NOVELTY CLOCKS
 
COLUMBIA, PA:  With little birds bopping up and down, eyes moving from left to right, and pet tails moving wildly from side to side, Pendulettes are the funny little clocks that many of us had on our bedroom wall as a child!
 
Dr. Kenneth De Lucca will be sharing the fascinating story of the Lux Clock Manufacturing Company and its Pendulette clocks when he hosts May’s “Second-Hand Saturday” at the National Watch and Clock Museum on May 14 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
 
The story of the Lux Clock Manufacturing Company begins with one man, Paul Lux, his wife Caroline, and their two sons, Frederick and Herman.  Born in Germany in 1868, Paul Lux came to America in 1887, while Caroline arrived in 1888.  Married in 1896, the family lived in Waterbury, Connecticut where Paul worked for other clockmakers.  The Lux family formed their own company in 1914 and the business prospered.  By 1917, they moved to a larger facility and were incorporated as the Lux Clock Manufacturing Company, but shortly thereafter, a major fire destroyed most of their tools and equipment.  In addition to this great loss, both sons had joined the war effort and were serving in the United States Army. Paul and Caroline were determined to rebuild the company, and both of their sons returned home safely to assist in its growth.  In addition to a larger plant being built, their clocks began being manufactured in Lebanon, Tennessee and Ontario, Canada.
 
It is recorded that the Lux Company made 3,000 clocks per day during the 1930s in spite of a worldwide depression!  How did they accomplish this?  They did it by making low-priced novelty “Pendulette” clocks!
 
Come and see the clocks made by Paul Lux and family.  Discover if any of these clocks could have been found in your home!  Check out those bobbling bird, unique eyes, and adorable tails that look like they could fly off the wall!  A $10 fee covers the gallery talk and Museum admission.  Members pay just $5!  Please call (717) 684-8261 ext. 237 for more information.
 
Kenneth P. De Lucca, Ph.D., is Professor, Department of Industry & Technology, at Millersville University of Pennsylvania.  He served as an intern at the Museum during the summer of 2004 through the University of Delaware Museum Studies Program.  During that time, De Lucca, along with and Curator J. Carter Harris, created the exhibit to be presented for this presentation.  Since then, Dr. De Lucca continues to serve as a Museum Volunteer, “Bulletin” journal contributor, and looks forward to completing the clock program at the School of Horology.   
 
The National Watch and Clock Museum is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  It is operated by the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc., a non-profit association with approximately 27,000 members and 175 chapters worldwide. The Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday from noon to 4 p.m., and closed Mondays.  Discounts are available to seniors, students, AAA members, and groups of 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to call ahead.  For more program information, directions, or general Museum information, call 717-684-8261 or visit our website at www.nawcc.org.

Jim Bland, Director of Marketing
NAWCC, Incorporated

Thanks for posting that Lindell. Even the write up is interesting.