Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Dakota", 8 day, time and strike spring driven, lever movement black mantel clock. These clocks were bought by The Loheide Mfg. Co. and modified and sold as a "Trade Stimulator", - a gambling clock.

Waterbury Clock Co., Waterbury, Conn., "Dakota", 8 day, time and strike spring driven, lever movement black mantel clock. These clocks were bought by The Loheide Mfg. Co. and modified and sold as a "Trade Stimulator", - a gambling clock. Black mantel clock in original finish has a long scratch on the base and a repair to a broken top right corner. Original paper dial has age darkened a little with some wear to the chapter ring. Original hands. Six original scarce tokens stamped: G. Arioly, Montpelier, VT. are included. The token is an award for a cigar. Most players when they inserted a coin won only one token while some others won two. These gambling clocks are rarely found.