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1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock

Description: For sale is a gorgeous 1940s Warren Telechron Company Model 8H55 Household Timer Electric Clock 5⅛” tall by 5¾” wide by 3½” deep including the back switch. We purchased this great clock at an Estate Sale and have not tested it. It has the original thick woven cord that may benefit from replacement if you plan to use the clock rather than just display it. The clock is in lovely Antique condition with the expected light wear for its age. Please examine all photographs carefully prior to purchase. The clock will be professionally packed and shipped. About the Telechron Company: Telechron was a successful U.S. company that manufactured electric clocks between 1912 and 1992. "Telechron" is derived from the Greek words tele, meaning "far off," and chronos, "time," thus referring to the transmission of time over long distances. Founded by Henry Ellis Warren, Telechron introduced the synchronous electric clock, which keeps time by the oscillations of the alternating current electricity that powers it from the electric power grid. The Telechron company's success from the 1920s into the 1950s was not solely due to the technical advantages of their clocks, although all Telechron clocks were powered by successive versions of Henry Warren's synchronous motor. Rather, the Telechron company sought to produce clocks whose designs reflected one of the fundamental principles of the Art Deco movement: to combine modern engineering with the beauty of simple geometric shapes. Thus, Telechron clocks are often considered genuine pieces of Art. The company employed some of the finest designers of the time, such as Leo Ivan Bruce (1911–1973) and John P. Rainbault. In the evolution of their designs, Telechron clocks were a faithful mirror of their own time and were relatively expensive compared to other clocks. In 1941, their most inexpensive alarm clock was the model 7H117 "Reporter," and it sold for $2.95, the equivalent of $30.00 in 2008 funds. But their beautiful design and amazing reliability assured a brisk market for them throughout the company's most prosperous years. Due to their design esthetic, Telechron clocks remain highly collectible.

Price: 85 USD

Location: Reseda, California

End Time: 2024-08-20T19:32:47.000Z

Shipping Cost: 18.4 USD

Product Images

1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock1940s Warren Telechron Company Mod.8H55 Household Appliance Timer Electric Clock

Item Specifics

All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

Antique: Yes

Power Source: Electrical

Color: Brown/Gold/Red/Beige

Year Manufactured: 1940

Material: Bakelite

Vintage: Yes

Brand: Telechron

Type: Desk Clock

Display Type: Analog

Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)

Style: Art Deco

Frame Material: Bakelite

Features: Timer

Time Period Manufactured: 1920-1949

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