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This is the the First Electric alarm clock built by the "Darche Mfg. Co". in Chicago Ill. in the late 1800's. The alarm was NOT a wind up; but an electric. Run from a battery - cell placed in the right side tower. It also came with a push button switch to light the light bulb above the clock at night. I do not have that cord & switch. From time to time they pop up on E-Bay. This one has a working clock. The bank part is unique too with the vault door to remove the money.
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Portrero posted this same clock a while back ( http://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/2098-mystery-chrome-alarm-clocknight-lightp?in=activity )
Nice that you added the cool photo of Mr. Darches shop.
The clocks were made by Darche Mfg. Co. Chicago.
Here are some articles about the Darche Company, and their clocks:
http://www.acc178.org/a/darche/index.html
http://www.acc178.org/newsletters/2003_v4_4website.pdf
http://www.antiqueclockspriceguide.com/pages/clock3466.php