Showing 34 items matching "clock mantle"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Domestic Object - GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: MANTLE CLOCK, 1941
... GERTRUDE PERRY COLLECTION: MANTLE CLOCK......mantle clock...Object. Mantle Clock. 1940's 8 day time and strike clock. ...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSON Bendigo mantle clock Gertrude Perry Collection Mantle Clock Bendigo Easter Fair Object. ...Object. Mantle Clock. 1940's 8 day time and strike clock. Veneered case with chrome bezel, silvered hands and numerals. Cathedral gong, chimes once on 1/2 hour and number of hours. Complete with pendulum and key. Presentation plaque on front reads Presented to Miss Gertrude Perry, Mitchell St, Popular Girl 1941'. Modified key for easy winding.person, bendigo, mantle clock, gertrude perry collection, mantle clock, bendigo easter fair -
Stawell Historical Society IncRealia, Eight Day Ansonia King Mantle Clock Circa 1880
... Eight Day Ansonia King Mantle Clock Circa 1880...Pendulum Mantle Clock...Domestic Manufactured By Ansonia Clock Co New York USA Pendulum Mantle Clock Eight Day Ansonia King Mantle Clock Circa 1880 Realia ...Donated with 2 Display Cabinets From Val Gregory The clock is a higher quality than the usual kitchen clock or gingerbread clock as they were known, with the pressed carving. Pendulum Mantle ClockManufactured By Ansonia Clock Co New York USAdomestic -
Bendigo Military MuseumDomestic object - CLOCK, MANTLE PIECE, Gilbert Clock Co. U.S.A, possible 1918 - 1921
... CLOCK, MANTLE PIECE...Mantle Piece Clock, timber frame, hinged glass cover over the face is missing, numbers are 1 - 12 on clock face, rear door to the mechanism, a pendulum weight is taped to the inside, no wind up key....Domestic object CLOCK, MANTLE PIECE Gilbert Clock Co. U.S.A ...This clock was originally in the front Office of the Soldiers Memorial Institute Bendigo on the mantlepiece of the fireplace. Original donor or date of being placed is unknown. It was last used in 2005 by Jack Barnes OAM who wound it every day he was in the Office, he was Secretary for 43 years of the BRSL. After the renovations to the SMI in 2016 - 18 it was placed on the mantlepiece of the fireplace in what is now called "The Building and RSL History Room"Mantle Piece Clock, timber frame, hinged glass cover over the face is missing, numbers are 1 - 12 on clock face, rear door to the mechanism, a pendulum weight is taped to the inside, no wind up key.On Clock face, "Gilbert". Around clock face, "Made in Winsted Conn United States of America"brsl, smirsl, mantle -
Clunes MuseumDomestic object - MANTLE CLOCK, ANSONIA CLOCK COMPANY, 1900s
... MANTLE CLOCK...MANTLE CLOCK....1 MANTLE CLOCK. WOODEN CASE WITH GLASS FACE INTERNALLY ETCHED FEATURING PALM TREES AND HANGING BASKET. ...Clunes Museum 36 Fraser Street enter building through Collins Place Clunes goldfields MANTLE CLOCK DULCE WEICKHARDT ROSEMARY & GEOFF MULLER ANSONIA NEW YORK 35/6 ON BACK IN PENCIE .1 MANTLE CLOCK. ...MANTLE CLOCK.1 MANTLE CLOCK. WOODEN CASE WITH GLASS FACE INTERNALLY ETCHED FEATURING PALM TREES AND HANGING BASKET. WOODEN CASE IS DECORATIVELY CARVED AND FEATURES BLACK PAINTED WOOD PANELS. STRIKER IN GOOD ORDER. .2 BRASS WINDING KEY. GIVEN AS A WEDDING PRESENT BY DULCE WEICKHARDT TO ROSEMARY AND GEOFF MULLER IN 1975.35/6 ON BACK IN PENCIEdulce weickhardt, rosemary & geoff muller, ansonia new york -
Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage ParkDomestic object - Mantle Clock
... Mantle Clock...This mantle clock was given to Norman Nobelius by his parents Rupert and Flo Nobelius on the occasion of his marriage to Frances Ayers in 1947 and was subsequently inherited by their daughter, Pauline. ...Ansonia mantle clock with ornate oak case with metal pendulum and a brass key c1940s. ...Nobelius & Sons 1940s Ansonia clock Below clock face: "ANSONIA CLOCK COMPANY" Ansonia mantle clock with ornate oak case with metal pendulum and a brass key c1940s. ...This mantle clock was given to Norman Nobelius by his parents Rupert and Flo Nobelius on the occasion of his marriage to Frances Ayers in 1947 and was subsequently inherited by their daughter, Pauline. Rupert was the son of Carl Axel Nobelius, the famous Emerald horticulturalist. This clock was a gift from the son of the famous Emerald horticulturalist, Carl Axel Nobelius.Ansonia mantle clock with ornate oak case with metal pendulum and a brass key c1940s. Round metal face with Roman numerals. The clock was cleaned and the silver work on the door replaced in recent years.Below clock face: "ANSONIA CLOCK COMPANY"emerald, c. a. nobelius & sons, 1940s, ansonia clock -
Learmonth and District Historical Society Inc.Mantle Clock, "circa 1910"
... Mantle Clock...mantle clock...These are black metal, and show remains of gilt paint on top of columns.On the base of the clock is carved decoration with similar carvings on each of the four corners of square around clock face.Dial is cream with Roman numerals. the hands are set in gilt centre piece.Below the 12 is the name WELCH.The glass dial cover is edged in gilt. It is spring wound and has settings-day/night,1/2 hour strike(hour on gong -1/2 0n bell), Cathederal Gong, turn back hands. Mantle ...Founded in1903 when William E.Sessions and some of his family took over E.N.Welch Co. in Forestville. E.N.Welch Manufacturing Company used a local foundry to produce their castings. The foundry owner's son,William E.Sessions, took an interest in horology and ,along with other Sessions family members, bought controlling interest in the E.N.Welch Company., which was a joint stock corporation formed July 6th 1864 to succeed an older private firm who made clocks under the name of E.N.Welch. Elisha N. Welch (1809-1887),had been making clocks at a factory on East Main Street Forestville Conneticut after taking over J.C.Browns bankrupt business around 1856.Under William Sessions management the firm produced all components of their clocks including movements,cases,dials,artworks and castings.In 1930 the company expanded to produce electric clocks,timers for radios,televisions and other devices as well as their traditional brass mechanicial movements.In 1956 Sessions was absorbed by another company while retaining the name and in 1969 the business went into liquidation.Clock is made of black wood with Corinthian style columns,three set on each front corner. These are black metal, and show remains of gilt paint on top of columns.On the base of the clock is carved decoration with similar carvings on each of the four corners of square around clock face.Dial is cream with Roman numerals. the hands are set in gilt centre piece.Below the 12 is the name WELCH.The glass dial cover is edged in gilt. It is spring wound and has settings-day/night,1/2 hour strike(hour on gong -1/2 0n bell), Cathederal Gong, turn back hands. THE SESSIONS CLOCK COMPANY. Successors to the E.N.WELCH MANUFACTURING COMPANY.Forestville.Conneticut.United States of America.mantle clock, the sessions clock company, forestville conneticut united states of america -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumDecorative object - French Mantle Clock
... French Mantle Clock...China Mantle Clock with brass face. Decorative edging. ...Decorative object French Mantle Clock ...This clock originally belonged to Mrs Helen Cross of Tatura. It may have been a wedding present in 1880. It was handed down to her daughter Mrs W Dick (1933) of Harston, then to her daughter Mrs Ruby Williams (1952) of Tatura and then to her son Brian Williams in 1997. Mrs Cross was formally Miss Brideson of Rushworth. China Mantle Clock with brass face. Decorative edging. Olive Green glaze with pink trim. Floral decorations on front.128 on baseharston, tatura, rushworth, clock -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumDecorative object - Sessions mantle clock, After 1903 and before 1935
... Sessions mantle clock...Mantle clock black wooden casing with embossed "flourishes" on front base and around the clock face. ...In working order Decorative object Sessions mantle clock ...Purchased in Bendigo in 1973. Previous history unknown. Provided with laminated account of Sessions clock Co history. Mantle clock black wooden casing with embossed "flourishes" on front base and around the clock face. Fancy gold painted face featuring numbers. Black hands. Detachable back reveals the mechanism. Has key attached inside . In working orderMade in USA on face. Labelled on back, eight day, half hour, cathedral gong, turn back. The Sessions Clock Co successors to the E. N. Welch MFG Co, Forrestville, Conn, USA -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.Clock, Mantle Clock, Early 20th century
... Mantle Clock...clock face has a glass front, black numbers and metal hands. There is a strip of brass around the outside of the face. There are two key holes on the face. Mantle ...This is a mantel clock used probably in the dining room or lounge room of a house. It would have been a common item in a household in the 20th century and was often an heirloom passed down from grandparents. This type of clock is an attractive item and is still regarded as highly desirable today.This clock has no known local significance but is retained as an attractive and historical item and serves as an example of a high quality household object of the past. This is a black wooden clock with a rectangular base with ornamental metal corner pieces and two ornamental gilt metal patterns. The clock has an overhanging rectangular top with two gilt handles on the side. Also on the sides of the lock are two green inset faux columns with two metal ornaments in between. The brass mechanism at the back of the clock has four wheels. The clock face has a glass front, black numbers and metal hands. There is a strip of brass around the outside of the face. There are two key holes on the face. 'Sessions'warrnambool, mantel clock -
Stawell Historical Society IncRealia, Wooden Napoleon Mantle Clock c1940
... Wooden Napoleon Mantle Clock c1940...Grey Silver Faced Clock with Numbers Wooden Napoleon Mantle Clock c1940 Realia ...Common in many homes of the periodBrown Wooden encased Clock. Grey Silver Faced Clock with NumbersMade in Germany -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Functional object - BLACK SLATE MANTLE CLOCK
... BLACK SLATE MANTLE CLOCK...Small black slate and marble mantle clock with single train movement,pendelum, round white enamel dial with black numerals and hands, brass bezel with bevel edged glass, case of black slate with red marble decoration on front. ...Functional object BLACK SLATE MANTLE CLOCK ...Small black slate and marble mantle clock with single train movement,pendelum, round white enamel dial with black numerals and hands, brass bezel with bevel edged glass, case of black slate with red marble decoration on front. Donated by Mrs A. Gill, Somerville Street, Bendigo.on movement E793 46horology, clocks, mantle -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumDecorative object - Clock, Seth Thomas Clock Company, 01/01/1881
... Clock Company...Adamantine...Black Mantle...clocks. After Seth Thomas's death, his son, also Seth Thomas (1816-1888), continued operating the business. Their 'Adamantine' model was released in many variations. This particular model features two pillars on either side of the clockface, however other Adamantine variants could have none or up to three or four half-pillars on either side. This style of black mantle...Decorative black mantle clock with black and green veneer and a white face marked with black roman numerals...Seth Thomas Clock Company Adamantine Black Mantle Clock Horology Manufacturing Inscriptions: 7337 2685 6618 10508 Label on reverse [one section is illegible due to damage to label]: ADAMANTINE Label No. 295 E. / ST Trade Mark ... the / smaller end of key. ...The Seth Thomas Clock Company was founded in 1813 by renowned American clockmaker Seth Thomas (1785-1859) of Connecticut, USA, and pioneered the mass production of clocks. After Seth Thomas's death, his son, also Seth Thomas (1816-1888), continued operating the business. Their 'Adamantine' model was released in many variations. This particular model features two pillars on either side of the clockface, however other Adamantine variants could have none or up to three or four half-pillars on either side. This style of black mantle clock appears to be inspired by French clocks of the 1860s, which had gained popularity in the United States. While those clocks were often made with onyx, slate, or marble, Seth Thomas uses a durable celluloid veneer named Adamantine over a wood case to replicate the appearance of the original materials. This object is representative of the innovative manufacturing processes of pioneering clockmaker Seth Thomas and his company. Decorative black mantle clock with black and green veneer and a white face marked with black roman numeralsInscriptions: 7337 2685 6618 10508 Label on reverse [one section is illegible due to damage to label]: ADAMANTINE Label No. 295 E. / ST Trade Mark ... the / smaller end of key. To make run faster, turn to the right, slower to the left. One full turn of the key will make a difference of two / minutes in twenty-four hours. To get correct strike turn minute hand to 12 and then back to figure 9; continue doing so until proper / hour is struck. Key and Pendulum ball will be found tied or tacked to each clock. Adamantine Clock. Patented September 7, 1880. This finish is very durable, will not chip, and cannot be scratched or dented by any ordinary usage. Can be / washed or otherwise cleaned without detriment or injury to polish. Genuine Seth Thomas Clocks have Trade Mark on Movement. WHEN ORDERING MATERIAL FOR THIS CLOCK BE SURE AND GIVE LABEL NUMBER 295E. SETH THOMAS CLOCK CO. / MAKERS OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES.seth thomas clock company, adamantine, black mantle clock, horology, manufacturing -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Functional object - BLACK MANTLE CLOCK
... BLACK MANTLE CLOCK...Black wooden mantle clock with pendulum bob, made in U.S.A. by the Sessions Clock Company, mounted on ornate metal feet with metal handles on each end, four faux marble columns in green with metal tops & bases. ...Functional object BLACK MANTLE CLOCK ...Black wooden mantle clock with pendulum bob, made in U.S.A. by the Sessions Clock Company, mounted on ornate metal feet with metal handles on each end, four faux marble columns in green with metal tops & bases. Round gold dial with black numerals and hands, brass bezel with flat glass. 8 day time and strike, chiming the hours on a gong and half hour on a bell. Original paper label on back with manufacturers details and operating instructions.The Sessions Clock Cohorology, clocks, mantle -
Williamstown Historical Society IncFunctional object - Mantle clock, c.1910
... Mantle clock...Eight-day mantle clock in an ornate carved wooden case. Plain face with Roman numerals, under glass. ...Clock Horology Eight-day mantle clock in an ornate carved wooden case. ...Eight-day mantle clock in an ornate carved wooden case. Plain face with Roman numerals, under glass. A glass door allows access to the weighted pendulum, and is decocrated with an etching-like transfer showing a bearded Cavalier with a sword. The clock face and pendulum is flanked by a pair of brass or gold coloured cupids, standing on turned wooden pedastels, with mirrors behind them. A carved wooden head is above the face, and another carved wooden head flanked with wings is on the base.clock, horology -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Functional object - WIEGARD COOPER COLLECTION: BLACK MANTLE CLOCK, 1926
... WIEGARD COOPER COLLECTION: BLACK MANTLE CLOCK...Object. Black wooden mantle clock with pendulum bob made in U.S.A by the Sessions Clock Company, mounted on ornate metal feet, and decorated with four columns supporting Gothic arches, with torch like ornamentation between them and an ornate handle on each end. ...Functional object WIEGARD COOPER COLLECTION: BLACK MANTLE CLOCK ...Object. Black wooden mantle clock with pendulum bob made in U.S.A by the Sessions Clock Company, mounted on ornate metal feet, and decorated with four columns supporting Gothic arches, with torch like ornamentation between them and an ornate handle on each end. Round white enamel dial with black numerals & hands, a brass bezel with convex glass. 8 day running with gong strike on hour & half hour. Brass plaque on front reads presented to Mr.P.Cooper by his fellow employees of the Water Commission Bendigo on his retirement 30.6.1926.Sessions Made in U.S.Ahorology, clocks, mantle -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageClock, 1950
... ...clock mantle...In 25 years the factory had produced over 50 million clocks, yet it was perhaps inevitable with the advent of Quartz technology that was ironically evolved, largely by General Time for use in the Apollo 11 Command space Module, that would ultimately herald the end of the mechanical clock. flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village clock mantle clock mantle clock westclox ltd horology clock industries Inscribed on face "Made by Westclox Ltd Scotland" . ...Westclox had a highly successful factory in Scotland situated in the Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, in Dumbarton, around twenty miles from the City of Glasgow. Westclox had originally planned to start production in Scotland in 1939 but the War intervened and it was not until 1948 that they were able to fully commission their factory in Dumbarton. Westclox Scotland produced its first clock on the 21st September 1948; a spring wound alarm with a 4 inch dial. The Westclox factory in Scotland was a full manufacturing plant with all their clocks assembled from start to finish with only the basic raw materials being brought in by outside suppliers. 95% of the staff were local people and the firm trained their employees from scratch to a high level of skill and had an annual apprenticeship for toolmakers and classes in horology. By 1949 Westclox Scotland were making 10,000 clocks a week, and by 1950, 1,000,000 clocks had been produced since its opening. No home in the Dunbartonshire Vale was without at least one Westclox clock, nor any raffle complete without a clock as one of the prizes! Many of these clocks are still around today. So successful was the Dumbarton factory that in the mid 1950’s Westclox had to expand into adjoining buildings. The factory then added watches to what they made as well as timing devices for other sectors. By the mid 1960’s, employment levels at the Scottish plant were around 1100. Over a third of the clocks manufactured in Scotland were exported to some 110 countries across the globe. Difficult times came in 1967/68 when 400 workers were laid off and the future of the plant was in doubt primarily due to cheap clocks from the then communist countries. However, strong petitions to the UK Government produced the passing of an anti-dumping law allowed production from the factory to pick up. In 1968 General Time was bought out by Talley Industries, which was best known as a manufacturer of timing equipment, such as factory time clocks to various industries. Westclox in Scotland enjoyed several boom years under the then Managing Director, John Santos. Westclox Scotland in October 1974 hosted a Space Seminar for the Astronaut, Neil Armstrong and British Astronomer, Sir Patrick Moore. Both visited the Scottish factory to promote the introduction of Quartz time-keeping. In 1976 the Westclox plant in Dumbarton became the Headquarters of General Time (International Operations) Ltd. John Santos retired from General Time and Westclox in the early 1980s and by 1988 the future of Westclox in Scotland was almost over. The advent of Quartz clock technology, developed largely by General Time for use in the Apollo 11 Command Module, resulted in the reduction of mechanical clock production and sales, and the factory fully closed in 1988.The Westclox factory building in Dumbarton has been converted and is now home to many thriving small businesses. The item marks a time when clock production in the United Kingdom was at it’s peak producing clocks for sale in over a 110 countries, they were keenly priced and available to all. The company had many innervation's during it’s life regards clock and later wrist watch making. In 25 years the factory had produced over 50 million clocks, yet it was perhaps inevitable with the advent of Quartz technology that was ironically evolved, largely by General Time for use in the Apollo 11 Command space Module, that would ultimately herald the end of the mechanical clock.Wooden bedroom alarm clock small painted brown with a criss cross pattern in gold and a white enamel face roman numerals & a glass front, clock case is of a fancy design. Inscribed on face "Made by Westclox Ltd Scotland" .flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, clock mantle, clock, mantle clock, westclox ltd, horology, clock industries -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageMemorabilia - Fire Brigade Collection, Warrnambool Fire Brigade, 1863-1950s
... clock...mantle clock...Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and Village Great Ocean Road Shipwreck Coast Flagstaff Hill Warrnambool Maritime Village Maritime Museum CFA Fire Brigade Warrnambool Fire Brigade fire reel leather bucket wooden ladder pump fire extinguisher foam nozzle fireman’s hydrant breathing apparatus copper and brass extinguishers copper and brass branches canvas bucket Discipline Certificates Warrnambool Fire Brigade Football Club L C Marshall Officer’s jacket blazer turnout jacket harness belt leather helmet pair of boots brass helmet axe belt with axe and plug spanner clock mantle clock Warrnambool Fire Brigade Collection: a variety of historic objects and equipment used by the firemen of the brigade since 1863. ...The original replica Fire Station at Flagstaff Hill was constructed in 2006 by members of the CVA Warrnambool Fire Brigade. It was rebuilt in 2015, ironically due to damage from fire in the adjacent building, and now includes a locked display. The fire station faithfully replicates the designs of the late 1800s fire stations found across Victoria. Every detail, including the type of nails used, adheres to period-correct specifications. The objects on display are on loan from the CFA. They provide a glimpse into the history and evolution of firefighting in Victoria, preserving the heritage and legacy of the brave men and women who have served their communities. Fire Brigade Collection highlights: . Hose reels and equipment: essential firefighting equipment used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. . Brass helmets: symbolic headgear worn by firefighters for protection and identification. . Photographs: historical images capturing the evolution of firefighting in the region. . Certificates: awards highlighting the skill and dedication of firefighters. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE WARRNAMBOOL FIRE BRIGADE - [Ref: Quarrell, A, 2013, The Warrnambool Fire Brigade: 1863-2013, Amazon Printing, Warrnambool]: “Since the township of Warrnambool was established in the 1840s, there were several attempts at forming a Fire Brigade. However, many issues hindered progress. Firstly, minimal fires were recorded. Secondly, the town had no money to purchase expensive equipment, including a fire engine, and thirdly and most importantly, there was no infrastructure for accessible running water from pipes, as we know today. But after the expansion and growth of the township, it was time for action. The Warrnambool Fire Brigade was formed in 1863. The Brigade has served Warrnambool on a daily basis ever since. The volunteers of the Brigade were required to fill their water carts each evening from a spring on Cannon Hill and be on standby to deliver water to fire scenes. In 1889, the Warrnambool Council built a new Fire Station at 25 Liebig Street. Today, the Civic Centre is located on this site.” The objects on loan from the Warrnambool Fire Brigade are significant to local history since its establishment in 1863. They tell the story of the Brigade’s history, which is part of Warrnambool and the district’s history.Warrnambool Fire Brigade Collection: a variety of historic objects and equipment used by the firemen of the brigade since 1863. The items are kindly on loan from the Warrnambool Fire Brigade in a building originally erected in the Village by the Fire Brigade to house their historic collection. The items include: EQUIPMENT: 2 fire reels, 3 leather buckets, 1 wooden ladder, 2 old pumps, 2 fire extinguishers, 1 foam nozzle, 2 hydrants, 1 red chest with breathing apparatus, 1 large grey chest, 1 red metal thread gauges box, 2 copper and brass extinguishers, 3 copper and brass branches, 1 canvas bucket, assorted reels of hose, assorted couplings and branches, PHOTOGRAPHS/CERTIFICATES: 3 Discipline Certificates dated 1894, 1893, 1911, Mounted photo of members of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade Football Club, Mounted photos of members of the Warrnambool Fire Brigade in uniform, framed photo of LC Marshall UNIFORMS: 1 Officer’s jacket, 1 blazer, 1 turnout jacket, 1 harness belt, 1 leather helmet, 1 pair of boots, 1 brass helmet, 1 axe belt with axe and plug spanner TROPHIES: 1 clock flagstaff hill maritime museum and village, great ocean road, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill, warrnambool, maritime village, maritime museum, cfa, fire brigade, warrnambool fire brigade, fire reel, leather bucket, wooden ladder, pump, fire extinguisher, foam nozzle, fireman’s hydrant, breathing apparatus, copper and brass extinguishers, copper and brass branches, canvas bucket, discipline certificates, warrnambool fire brigade football club, l c marshall, officer’s jacket, blazer, turnout jacket, harness belt, leather helmet, pair of boots, brass helmet, axe belt with axe and plug spanner, clock, mantle clock -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageDomestic object - Clock, late 1900s early 20th Century
... ...mantle clock...Clock, pendulum mantle model. Carved scallop "Ginger bread house" cottage clock. ...New York, USA" Clock, pendulum mantle model. Carved scallop "Ginger bread house" cottage clock. ...In 1850 the Ansonia Clock Company was formed as a subsidiary of the Ansonia Brass Company by Phelps and two Bristol Connecticut clock makers, Theodore Terry and Franklin C. Andrews. Terry & Andrews were the largest clock manufacturers in Bristol at the time with more than 50 employees using 58 tons of brass in the production of about 25,000 clocks in 1849. Phelps decided to get into the clock making business to expand the market for his brass, while Terry and Andrews got access to better quality brass at better prices. They had then sold 50% of their business to Phelps and moved the business to Ansonia, Connecticut. In 1877 the clock company purchased a factory in New York and moved most of its production thereafter being spun off from the brass company. Henry J. Davies of Brooklyn, himself a clock maker, inventor and case designer, joined the newly reconstituted company as one of its founders. As President, he is thought to have been largely responsible for the figurine clocks, swing clocks and other unusual and desirable novelties for which the Ansonia firm became known. By 1879, a second factory was opened in Brooklyn, New York and by June 1880 employed 360 workers, while the Connecticut factory continued producing clocks as well with a workforce of 100 men and 25 women. Hence, clocks marked "Connecticut" were generally produced before 1879, while those marked "New York" were all produced after 1880 After the New York factory burnt down in 1880 the company rebuilt the factory on the same site, and reopened the expanded factory in 1881, with a capacity to exceed that of the Connecticut factory which by 1883 had closed. By 1886, the company had sales offices in New York, Chicago and London, with more than 225 different clock models being manufactured. In 1899, Phelps' grandson William Earle Dodge Stokes commissioned architect Duboy to build the "greatest and grandest hotel in Manhattan, New York” which became the city's first air-conditioned building. In 1929 the majority of the timekeeping machinery and tooling was sold to the Soviet government's US trading company Amtorg, just before the stock market crash. The parts, machinery and key skilled workers were shipped out of the USA to form the basis, along with the remains of a watch company purchased a year later, of the clock and watch industry in Moscow such as Poljot and Sekonda. In 1969, the rights to the use of the name, trademarks, and goodwill were transferred to Ansonia Clock Co., Inc., Lynnwood, Washington. The item marks the beginning of mass produced clocks in the United States, cheaply priced and available to all. The company had many innervation's during it’s life regards clock and later wrist watch making that led the way for other companies in many different countries to emulate.Clock, pendulum mantle model. Carved scallop "Ginger bread house" cottage clock. Oak case, white enamel face, floral etched glass door. Clock has an hour bell chime. Glass front opens to allow rewinding. Made by Ansonia Clock Co, New York. Marked "Manufactured by Ansonia Clock Co. New York, USA"flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked coast, flagstaff hill maritime museum, maritime museum, shipwreck coast, flagstaff hill maritime village, great ocean road, mantle clock, clock, pendulum clock, time keeper, horology, ansonia, ansonia clock co, america -
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (RANZCOG)Mantle clock given to Professor F J Browne, 1934, c1934
... Mantle clock given to Professor F J Browne, 1934...Browne /In Remembrance of many kindnesses/ Christmas 1934/ J.G.M"' Clock has an electric lead, but there is a 'not working'l tied to lead. Mantle clock given to Professor F J Browne, 1934 ...Donated by Professor F.J. Browne's widow, Dr Grace Cuthbert Browne. This clock used to be in the President's room, but stopped working in 1992.Art Deco mantlepiece clock that belonged to F.J. Browne. Attached brass plate reads "To Professor F.J. Browne /In Remembrance of many kindnesses/ Christmas 1934/ J.G.M"' Clock has an electric lead, but there is a 'not working'l tied to lead. -
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Museum and VillageInstrument - Clock, 1920s
... Clock mantle type face set in a painted black case designed to represent a Greek building with gold decorative pillars. ...Yet it was perhaps inevitable with the advent of electricity along with stiff competition from other clock manufactures that would ultimately herald the end in 1935 of the Sessions company's ability to continue manufacturing mechanical clocks. flagstaff hill warrnambool shipwrecked-coast flagstaff-hill flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum maritime-museum shipwreck-coast flagstaff-hill-maritime-village sessions mantel clock clock clock industries No markings or inscriptions on clock case or mechanism Clock mantle type face set in a painted black case designed to represent a Greek building with gold decorative pillars. ...In 1902, William E Sessions and other family members purchased a controlling interest in the E.N. Welch Company, a clock manufacturer located in Forestville, Connecticut. Sessions' father owned a foundry located in the town of Bristol, Connecticut that produced cases for E.N Welch Co. On January 9, 1903, the company was reorganized and registered as The “Sessions Clock Company”. Within a few years the Sessions Clock Company was producing clock movements, cases, dials, artwork and castings for their line of mechanical clocks. Between 1903 and 1933 Sessions produced 52 models of mechanical clocks, ranging from Advertisers, large and small clocks with logos of various businesses, to wall, or regulator clocks, and shelf or mantel clocks, designed for the home. Many of the Session clocks from this period are prized by collectors. In 1930, the company expanded to produce electric clocks and timers for radios, while continuing to produce traditional brass mechanical movements. Beginning at the end of World War II Sessions W Model (electric) was widely used by various casting companies for their clocks. The dial of the W Model read Movement by Sessions. In the early 1950s Sessions begin to produce timers for television. In 1956, Sessions was absorbed by a company interested mainly in their timing devices. In 1959, William K. Sessions, grandson of William E. Sessions left the Sessions Clock Company and formed the New England Clock Company. In 1960, one of the Sessions Clock buildings was sold to the Bristol Instrument Gears Company. Kept as the Sessions Company, the new owners ran the operation until 1969 when changes in the market forced the Sessions Company into liquidation. In 1970, the remaining buildings were sold to Dabko Industries, a machine parts manufacturer.The item marks a time when clock production in America was at it’s peak producing clocks for sale in many countries, they were keenly priced, mass produced and available to all. The company had a relatively short life span life regards clock manufacture later diversifying into electric timer mechanisms. Yet it was perhaps inevitable with the advent of electricity along with stiff competition from other clock manufactures that would ultimately herald the end in 1935 of the Sessions company's ability to continue manufacturing mechanical clocks. Clock mantle type face set in a painted black case designed to represent a Greek building with gold decorative pillars. Free standing with decorative feet. No markings or inscriptions on clock case or mechanism flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, sessions, mantel clock, clock, clock industries -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia
... Ornate Mantle Clock ...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Ornate Mantle Clock Memorabilia Realia ...Ornate Mantle Clock stawell -
Kew Historical Society IncFunctional object - Mantel Clock, Dunklings Diamond House, Westminster and Two-Tone Chiming Clock, c. 1936
... ...mantle clock...clock is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew. cyms (kew) kew catholic young men’s society mantle clock f.c.m. mcardle A wooden mantel clock presented to Mr F. ...This mantel clock is one of a number of objects gifted to the Kew Historical Society in 2015. A number of the items relate to F.C.M. McArdle, the donors' father. Others belonged to his relatives. Some of the items testify to the family's close connection with the Sacred Heart Church in Cotham Road, Kew. A wooden mantel clock presented to Mr F. McArdle by the Kew Catholic Young Men’s Society on the occasion of his marriage. The date engraved on the plaque is 29 June 1936. F. McArdle was the father of the three McArdle family members who are donating the item. The donors were born at 3 Wills Street, Kew.cyms (kew), kew catholic young men’s society, mantle clock, f.c.m. mcardle -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, 1955
... Mantle Clock (Ron Maddocks Best & Fairest 1955 Stawell Football Club)...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Mantle Clock (Ron Maddocks Best & Fairest 1955 Stawell Football Club) Memorabilia Realia ...Mantle Clock (Ron Maddocks Best & Fairest 1955 Stawell Football Club)stawell -
The Beechworth Burke MuseumDecorative object - Clock, New Haven Clock Company, 1881
... Decoratively carved and etched wooden eight day striking mantle clock with a white face and black roman numerals....Clock strike wrong, lift the wire / under the figure VII until it strikes right. Markings on reverse: 2496 / 3526 / 4190 / 4873 / 5936 / 7107 Decoratively carved and etched wooden eight day striking mantle clock with a white face and black roman numerals. ...The New Haven Clock Company from Connecticut, USA, was incorporated by clockmaker Hiram Camp (1811-1893) in 1853. Camp studied clockmaking under his uncle Chauncey Jerome (1793-1868) from the age of 17. New Haven Clock Company supplied brass clock movements to Chauncey Jerome's own business, Jerome Manufacturing Company, until that company declared bankruptcy two years later. New Haven Clock Company acquired Jerome Manufacturing Company and continued to manufacture clocks for over a century. They grew to such a scale that they were outproducing all other clockmakers in the state of Connecticut. Their 'Duna' model was created circa 1881 and features a solid walnut cabinet with ornate carvings and a glass door decorated in gold, black, and red detail. The 8-day clock is designed to be wound once per week with a key; the clock features instructions on the reverse side should the timing need adjustment.This object is part of the Burke Museum Collection and represents the detailed craftmanship of one of the leading clock manufacturers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.Decoratively carved and etched wooden eight day striking mantle clock with a white face and black roman numerals.Engraving on rim above clock face: PATD FEB.11.1879 Engraving on pendulum: PAT'D MCH.1st 1881 Reverse label: 8 Day Duna / STRIKING./ New Haven Clock Co., / NEW HAVEN, CONN. / NOTICE. / If the Clock should go too fast, lower the ball ; / if too slow, raise it. The minute hand may be / moved at any time forward, but never backward / further than the figure XII. / Should the Clock strike wrong, lift the wire / under the figure VII until it strikes right. Markings on reverse: 2496 / 3526 / 4190 / 4873 / 5936 / 71078-day clock, new haven clock company, mantel clock, hiram camp -
Stawell Historical Society IncPhotograph, Appraisal of Items
... Colour Photograph: Two People a man and a woman. the man seated the woman is standing. there is a mantle clock between them on a table....Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Colour Photograph: Two People a man and a woman. the man seated the woman is standing. there is a mantle clock between them on a table. Appraisal of Items Photograph ...Colour Photograph: Two People a man and a woman. the man seated the woman is standing. there is a mantle clock between them on a table. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps MuseumClock, pre 1954
... Mantle clock c 1950's Polished wood casing, silver face and hands. ...Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954. arthur knee mantel clocks Tatura Royal Tour Committee Presented to Arthur Knee by Tatura Royal Tour Committee in appreciation of services rendered as secretary on the occasion of the visit to Tatura of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954. Mantle ...Presented to Arthur Knee by Tatura Royal Tour Committee in appreciation of services rendered as secretary on the occasion of the visit to Tatura of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954.Mantle clock c 1950's Polished wood casing, silver face and hands. Wind up. Not working. Chiming and striking type.Presented to Arthur Knee by Tatura Royal Tour Committee in appreciation of services rendered as secretary on the occasion of the visit to Tatura of H.M. Queen Elizabeth 11 5 March 1954.arthur knee, mantel clocks, tatura royal tour committee -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural CollectionFurniture - Clock, 1882
... Large mantle clock made from dark wood. Front door has a large glass pane with roman numerals in gold affixed to interior of glass. ...This original Portland Post Office clock, dated 1882, was fully restored and presented to the Portland City Council by Rotarian Norm Middleton on 20 September 1993. (metal engraved plaque affixed to front). Back: (unknown) Large mantle ...Portland Post Office Clock. Case is apparently new.Large mantle clock made from dark wood. Front door has a large glass pane with roman numerals in gold affixed to interior of glass. Brass arms and some of workings of clock visible through the door.Front: PORTLAND ROTARY CLUB INC. This original Portland Post Office clock, dated 1882, was fully restored and presented to the Portland City Council by Rotarian Norm Middleton on 20 September 1993. (metal engraved plaque affixed to front). Back: (unknown)portland rotary club, portland post office, mantel clock, horology -
Blacksmith's Cottage and ForgeClock, 1880's
... clock...ansonia...new york...pendulum...mantle...Ornamental mantle (shelf) clock with carved dark wood surround. ...New york - United States of America" on face Ornamental mantle (shelf) clock with carved dark wood surround. ...Local HistoryOrnamental mantle (shelf) clock with carved dark wood surround. Roman numerals on clock face. Face and pendulum covered with glass door. Two winders in front face. "Man. Ansonia Co. New york - United States of America" on faceclock, ansonia, new york, pendulum, mantle, shelf -
Orbost & District Historical Societymantel clock, late 1840's
... A wooden mantle clock in a rectangular cabinet. It has pendulum striking. ...Samuel Richardson bought this clock in Ballarat1865" A wooden mantle clock in a rectangular cabinet. ...This clock was brought out to Australia in 1849. it was then bought in Ballarat by Samuel Richardson in 1865 and brought to Orbost when he settled there. The Richardson family was one of the very early settler families to establish themselves in the Orbost district. Samuel Richardson was builder of the Paddle Steamer Curlip. This clock may have been used as a marine clock. The Richardson family was one of the very early settler families to establish themselves in the Orbost district. Samuel Richardson was builder of the Paddle Steamer Curlip. A wooden mantle clock in a rectangular cabinet. It has pendulum striking. The face has blue and gold decorations. the numerals are Roman. The face surround is white and the numerals black.There is a glass door with red,blue and green decorations on the lower quarter. There is a faded printed label behind the clock and pendulum.Scratched onto the back: "To Australia in 1849. Samuel Richardson bought this clock in Ballarat1865" -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Slide - BENDIGO VIEWS, Aug 1964
... It has a small bookcase with photos on it and a shelf above it with a black mantle clock and a photo on it. There is more shelving with books, photos and a model of a sailing boat on it. ...It has a small bookcase with photos on it and a shelf above it with a black mantle clock and a photo on it. There is more shelving with books, photos and a model of a sailing boat on it. ...Slide. Bendigo Views. View of a loungeroom. It has a small bookcase with photos on it and a shelf above it with a black mantle clock and a photo on it. There is more shelving with books, photos and a model of a sailing boat on it. There is a cabinet with model aeroplanes, ships and a coach in it. On the top is a larger model of an aeroplane. There are more pictures on the walls. There is a television in front of the bookcase.slide, bendigo, bendigo views, bendigo views
