C.1932 Poole Manufacturing Co., NY, MELROSE, Battery timepiece.
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23 October 2024
Condition: Morsite case (similar to Bakelite) is in extra nice condition. (Morse assigned their own name to the plastic-like material). Silvered dial is very good with some wear on the outer edge. Hands are original. The case has the serial No. 5685. Dial is also marked "Morse Products Inc.". (Ithaca, NY) Morse bought out the Poole Co. in 1932 and ran it until 1934. For additional information, see booklet titled 150 Years of Electric Horology, by the Midwest Electric Horology Group (1992). Height 10 inches
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R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1932 Poole Manufacturing Co., NY, MELROSE, Battery timepiece. Condition: Morsite case (similar to Bakelite) is in extra nice condition. (Morse assigned their own name to the plastic-like material). Silvered dial is very good with some wear on the outer edge. Hands are original. The case has the serial No. 5685. Dial is also marked "Morse Products Inc.". (Ithaca, NY) Morse bought out the Poole Co. in 1932 and ran it until 1934. For additional information, see booklet titled 150 Years of Electric Horology, by the Midwest Electric Horology Group (1992). Height 10 inches
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