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Yankee Clipper with Sessions Clock | Clocks817 of 1734 |  |  |
Posted 1 year ago
cindyjune
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I came across this clock at an estate sale in New Bedford, MA. The sails are metal and the piece is nicely put together. When I plug it in, nothing, but the cord is quite old. Maybe just needs a new one. I don't know much else about it but I am sure I will try to get it running.
Thanks for looking.
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Sessions ClocksIn 1902, William E. Sessions, who ran the Sessions Foundry Company in Brist…
I bought one like this back in around 1965 but it was a darker color. i happen to be at a mom and pop store back then and the salesman was wanting the store owner to sale them in his store and the owner did not so he asked if i wanted to puchase the clock. im not sure i think i paid twelve dollars for it. i have a good idea where it might be today.
Thanks for the comment, olegaclockman47. You have a fine collection of clocks and it sounds as though you are very knowledgeable! Although I prefer fresh water to ocean, I was drawn to this particular clock. It looks like it has attitude!