Prentiss Clock Co. hanging "Empire" calendar clock, ca. 1897.
Anonymous (not verified)
23 October 2024
37 inches high walnut case. This clock has been completely restored and is perfect inside and out. 10 inches paper dial replaced, brass components polished. 60 day time only upper movement and 1 year lower calendar mechanism are working properly. The Prentiss Clock Co. made clocks for the time service in New York City which rented these clocks to companies. These high quality mechanical clocks competed with the synchronized clock services of the time. Ly-American Clocks, Vol. 2, No. 649.
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Empire
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Manufacturer
Prentiss Clock Improvement Co
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5026.00
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Horton's Antique Clocks
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Prentiss Clock Co. hanging "Empire" calendar clock, ca. 1897. 37 inches high walnut case. This clock has been completely restored and is perfect inside and out. 10 inches paper dial replaced, brass components polished. 60 day time only upper movement and 1 year lower calendar mechanism are working properly. The Prentiss Clock Co. made clocks for the time service in New York City which rented these clocks to companies. These high quality mechanical clocks competed with the synchronized clock services of the time. Ly-American Clocks, Vol. 2, No. 649.
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