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Posted 3 years ago
Chadakoin
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This sleek Streamlined Moderne electric cyclometer clock was made by the Pennwood Co. of Pittsburg, PA, ca. 1939. Pennwood was perhaps the first company to market a 'digital' clock, beginning in the early 1930s (Warren Telechron filed for a cyclometer patent a month before Pennwood, Feb. 1933). Their movements were also used in GE, Lawson, and Seth Thomas clocks, among others.
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we have a pennwood digital clock, bakelite
it keeps excellent time
we are curious about its approx value?
Also is there anything we need to do regarding light oiling?
we recevied from a family whose father was a clock maker and they were about to toss it and we expressed interest based upon its design
pictures to follow
The value of Pennwood's bakelite clocks varies widely based on model/desirability and, of course, condition. Re oiling - generally, if it's functioning properly and not making a lot of noise, then don't. Particularly if you don't have some experience with these. If you do decide to oil, then use only light clock oil, preferably synthetic, with an applicator designed specifically for clocks ( pen-type applicators often on ebay for $1-2...). Use very sparingly - one tiny drop on pivot points only - is almost always enough.
Looking forward to your pictures!
Tom and Mary,
According to "20th Century Modern Clock Desk, Shelf and Decorative" by Mark V. Stien, Pennwood made three Zephy clocks two in bakelite brown and Ivory and one walnut cased. The brown clock is worth $75, the ivory $100, the walnut cased clock is worth $750. These prices relfect clocks in pristine condition with fine normal wear.
This is a lovely clock, in excellent condition. I just wanted to point out that the rolling wheel "cyclometer" mechanisms in Barr digital clocks are entirely different from those used in Pennwood/G.E./Lawson clocks. I've written a bit about this on my site, decopix.com.
Randy,
Right you are. Thanks, don't know how that bit of misinformation got left in there. The Pennwood mechanisms are crafted much better and are far more reliable than those used by Barr, in my experience. You've got an amazing site, I've spent hours and hours there...
Hi,
I just purchased the same model as the clock pictured above at an antique store in Portland, OR. It seems to be working and keeping time. It appears that it may have been refinished with some sort of clear coat but it shows the wear one would expect from a 1939 clock and I don't know the amount of sheen it had when new to compare. There is a 5" scratch across the back of the clock. Other than that it looks like it's in great shape. I was wondering if you had any idea (rough estimate) of its value?
Thanks!
Morgan
I love the warm colour and shape, very nice...:-)
I have one of the Walnut ones in not great condition. I think it could be great for parts or totally a restoration project. Anybody have a sense of a fair asking price?
hey ironmanmike, contact me regarding your clock. sent you an email, but it failed. send phone or other means of contact, thanks, be well
484 868-6958 Philly Area
thanks, will call in the morning not too early
no problem. I'm still up actually, if you wanta call, it's actully quieter here at night anyway. If not tomorrow is fine.
hi, I tried you, but I think you are sleeping, tomorrow is fine. talk then. be well
weird it didn't ring thru. I guess we can just talk tomorrow. Thanks! Mike
484 868-6958
well, I tried you a couple times after we spoke, and no go. I guess this isn't happening. oh well, onward and upward.
how good is life? just found a pennwood zephyr at a house sale, pristine condition. I will post pics after dusting it off and polishing the case. also found a frankl modernique in lovely shape too. these folks were big on modernism, had all the heavy hitters. once in a while, you get a break. hoosah!
well mike, am at a loss, got an email from you and replied but it seems your name doesn't exist. will wonders never cease.
I can assure you I don't know WTF this system's major malfunction is. I've never gotten any emails from you, just the messages on here and our convo. Got so busy never got to dig out the radio, then saw your messages that you got one and figured it was a done deal. If you are still interested in mine too, just get back in touch and I'll find where it's hidden. Sorry for any confusion. Mike 484 868-6958
hey mike, is it soup yet?
dude, what's the buzz, did you find your clock?
no, still no clock here....
This clock is a gem !~Phil.
blackangel64 (Carl) Still have not gotten into teh storage unit that must have the bin with the clocks. Still keeping you 1st on the list when I find it.