C.1935, German, Robert Plasschaert, Pigeon Race Timer, in excellent original condition.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
This is a very well made example of the specialized recording timer; it has provisions for 13 markers, and holds enough recording paper to cover a period of approx 24 hours. This particular unit bears serial number 71512, and that number is on all major components of the box. Seems to tick fine when wound. If you look at www.pigeonclocks.com, you will find this maker along with over 30 other makers of similar timers amazing. Plasschaert apparently moved to Belgium after WWII. Note a pigeon is banded for life when it is under 7 days old and that band is impossible to remove. Hence the race ring is used to number pigeons in a contest, and that rubber race ring is easy to remove. Dim 5.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 inches
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C.1935, German, Robert Plasschaert, Pigeon Race Timer, in excellent original condition. This is a very well made example of the specialized recording timer; it has provisions for 13 markers, and holds enough recording paper to cover a period of approx 24 hours. This particular unit bears serial number 71512, and that number is on all major components of the box. Seems to tick fine when wound. If you look at www.pigeonclocks.com, you will find this maker along with over 30 other makers of similar timers amazing. Plasschaert apparently moved to Belgium after WWII. Note a pigeon is banded for life when it is under 7 days old and that band is impossible to remove. Hence the race ring is used to number pigeons in a contest, and that rubber race ring is easy to remove. Dim 5.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 inches
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