Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Manhattan Electrical Supply Co., New York, time switch, time and electrical switching function using a Seth Thomas clock similar to the "Long Alarm" model, c1915; (2) Barr Mfg. Corp., Weedsport, NY, electric electrically impulsed clock with battery power, c1938. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: Clocks- 2 (Two): (1) Manhattan Electrical Supply Co., New York, time switch, time and electrical switching function using a Seth Thomas clock similar to the "Long Alarm" model, c1915; (2) Barr Mfg. Corp., Weedsport, NY, electric electrically impulsed clock with battery power, c1938.
Brand: Mixed Lot
Price: 100 USD
Availability: Discontinued

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Sale date October 27, 2018

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Maker Mixed Lot
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country Mixed Lot
Price type auction
Date October 27, 2018
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

(1) Linkage between the electrical switch and clock is incomplete. (2) Refinished wood base. Modern plastic battery holder has been installed in back of clock. When the Poole Mfg. Co. stopped production in 1934, the Barr Mfg. Co. took over in 1937, manufacturing battery clocks based on the Poole design. Dimensions are for the Barr (2). Sold "as is ".

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts