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

Gilbert
 
Posts: 886 | Location: Nebraska, in the U.S.A. Heartland | Registered: November 22, 2002
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted August 12, 2003 01:12
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.
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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posted August 12, 2003 13:03
Wayne,
I will check for you tonight when I get back to the shop.

Viele Grüße

David Fahrenholz
Fahrenholz Clock & Watch
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Posts: 52 | Location: Fishers, Indiana USA | Registered: June 24, 2003
Picture of David Fahrenholz
posted August 13, 2003 20:27
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
 
Posts: 52 | Location: Fishers, Indiana USA | Registered: June 24, 2003
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted August 13, 2003 23:35
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.
 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
Picture of Wayne C. Anderson
posted August 14, 2003 06:20
Tom & David,
Thanks very much for the information about the Gilbert clock -
 
Posts: 886 | Location: Nebraska, in the U.S.A. Heartland | Registered: November 22, 2002
Picture of Tom Seymour
posted August 27, 2003 22:46
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.

 
Posts: 2537 | Location: Mount Angel, Oregon in the U.S.A. | Registered: November 19, 2002
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