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Gilbert Clock?

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August 10, 2003, 09:33
Wayne C. Anderson
Gilbert Clock?
Would anyone have information on this Gilbert Clock? Its an alarm clock - mounted in a wooden case. Appreciate any information. Thanks

Gilbert

August 12, 2003, 01:12
Tom Seymour
Wayne,
I can't find anything about that particular clock. It was noted in Tran's book that in 1927 gilbert introcuced a line of clocks painted different colors with painted designs.

That sounds like a good starting point for yours. The number style is, in my opinion, not earlier than that.

I'll keep looking and post if I find anything more specific.

Tom Seymour
NAWCC #41293
IHC #104
IHC Exec.V.P.
August 12, 2003, 13:03
David Fahrenholz
Wayne,
I will check for you tonight when I get back to the shop.

Viele Grüße

David Fahrenholz
Fahrenholz Clock & Watch
Timeless Service
August 13, 2003, 20:27
David Fahrenholz
My guess is between 1922-1925. There is an advertising clock that resembles the paint scheme but not 100%. The dial is also Roman numerals. The carved case style (Tambour) dates as 1922, so possibly this was a special order item for a business or someone. There does not appear to be any specific catalog information on the Tambour Alarm clock.

Viele Grüße

David Fahrenholz
Fahrenholz Clock & Watch
Timeless Service
August 13, 2003, 23:35
Tom Seymour
In Tran's Gilbert book there are two clocks with dials having the same style numbers as on yours. They are both dated 1929.

Tom Seymour
NAWCC #41293
IHC #104
IHC Exec.V.P.
August 14, 2003, 06:20
Wayne C. Anderson
Tom & David,
Thanks very much for the information about the Gilbert clock -
August 27, 2003, 22:46
Tom Seymour
Wayne,
This doesn't help dating, but there was a picture of a clock similar to yours in the "Advertising Clocks" section.

The picture is from Tran's book on Gilbert clocks.

Tom Seymour
NAWCC #41293
IHC #104
IHC Exec.V.P.