Posted 6 years ago
pw-collector
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This is one of the first electric alarm clocks (electric meaning operated by a dry battery).
Patented Mar. 19, 1889, Jan. 29, 1901 (noted on the back plate of the clock).
Manufactured by the Darche Mfg. Co., 2117 S. Halsted St. Chicago, Ill. (noted on dial).
With this clock when purchased, was included a braided cord with a pear shaped bulb & call button (regretfully I do not have). The button at the end of the bulb, could be pressed, and it would sound the alarm bell to call someone (a nurse) into your sick room. Squeezing the bulb would also turn on the light below the dial to illuminate the dial if the room was dark.
Looking at the back of the battery compartment are two contact points to attach the ends of the braided wires to, left side is for the light and right side is for the call bell.
Below the contacts is marked:
"SEARCHLIGHT"
(trade Mark Registered)
ELECTRIC ALARM CLOCK
PAT. APPLIED FOR
The advertisement is circa 1901.
Thanks for looking,
Dave
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rniederman
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vetraio50
Now, that's just fascinating Dave!! And still looks amazing for it's age.
Man, it was expensive. I bet the battery was sold separately, too!
Incredible, historical piece. Really awesome!
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jscott0363: I have been looking for an original cord for about 15 years.
SpiritBear: for that price I hope the battery was included.
AnythingObscure
fortapache
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betweenthelens: thanks for the comment.
Interesting piece!
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Manikin
gargoylecollector
buckethead
Looks like a bloody bomb !
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BB2, maybe it's a good thing I haven't found a battery and call button/cord/ charge-button. It might blow-up. Thanks for the appreciation & comment. Always great to hear from you.
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