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Posted 9 months ago
pw-collector
(476 items)
This is a key-wind, hand-set (finger-set) Automobile clock.
Back of movement is marked:
PATENTED
APR. 11. 1905
JUNE 4. 1907
An A. C. Becken - 1911 advertisement states:
OCALA - $16.00
Polished Brass, Nickel or Gun Metal.
(For Automobiles)
8-Day Time.
Jeweled Movement.
2-1/4 inch Porcelain or Silver Dial.
Measures across the back 3-3/16 inches.
Beveled Glass. Screw Bezel.
Practically Dust-Proof and Water-Tight
(I have not water tested it yet!)
Thanks for looking,
Dave
ClocksThink of antique clocks and a stately grandfather, German cuckoo, or Art De…
sweet :)
Thanks mikielikesigns2, thisoldwatch & BELLIN68 for the appreciation.
Dave
Tanks Kevin for the appreciation.
Dave