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Chadakoin
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This Hawkeye timer/clock has a two-hour timer above, set with the large knob at center, and a clock below. While Measured Time, Inc., La Porte, Indiana is inscribed on the dial, the ID tag on the back identifies it as Model L, made by the Stevenson Mfg. Co. of La Porte. It was available in black or white Bakelite, and with either a wind-up or electric movement. Patents for both movements were held by Chester R. Gains and date to 1931 and 1934. The Hawkeye's gorgeous and very Modern looking case design came later, ca. 1940, designer unknown.
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One word for this timer - sexy! One of my favorites.
I have one of these on display that my dad gave me many years ago. It still works!