Description
Condition: generally very good to excellent original, especially the dial and numeral blocks. The weight knocked the bottom off once and someone added a steel angle bracket to hold on the bottom; we took it out. Tablet and top glass original; good damascene on pendulum and original weight. Note this clock was patented June 9th, 1885. This clock was in response to demand for a 24 hour clock to avoid misunderstandings in train time-tables. See Feb 08 Nawcc Bulletin article by Ian Bartky, discussing Sandford Fleming's many contributions. Fleming is given credit for the inspiration behind this model; see also Bulletin No. 288, Feb '94. Also see this model pictured in Palmer's Treasury of American Clocks, page 61. Height 31.5 inches
Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts