Sangamo Electric Co., Springfield, Ill., Circa 1928, An ingenious designed movement that uses jewel double-roller lever escapement from a 16 size Illinois pocket watch. The balance wheel is visible on the dial. An electric motor winds the movement in minute increments as needed and allowing the clock to run 30 hours if the electricity goes out. At the time the cycles per second had not been standardized and this clock still had to capacity to keep accurate time. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Sangamo Electric Co., Springfield, Ill., Circa 1928, An ingenious designed movement that uses jewel double-roller lever escapement from a 16 size Illinois pocket watch. The balance wheel is visible on the dial. An electric motor winds the movement in minute increments as needed and allowing the clock to run 30 hours if the electricity goes out. At the time the cycles per second had not been standardized and this clock still had to capacity to keep accurate time.
Brand: Sangamo Electric Co
Price: 104 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Tambour Sangamo Electric Co United States auction

Price Record

Sale date 5/15/2010

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Maker Sangamo Electric Co
Type Shelf or Mantel Tambour
Country United States
Price type auction
Date 5/15/2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

mahogany veneered case in very clean condition in an original finish wigh some minor blemishes. Original silvered dial some minor tarnish. Hands are original. Original cord is starting to fray, and for safety should be replaced. Ht 9"

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts