ELGIN ANTIQUE STREAMLINE MODERN ART DECO ROARING 20s CHROME CLOCK SCULPTURE OLD

Description: FABULOUS ANTIQUE ART DECO SCULPTURAL CLOCK BY WELL-KNOWN CLOCK COMPANY ELGIN. MADE IN USA. NEEDS WORK. GREAT ART PIECE. COLLECTORS ITEM. DIMENSIONS: 5” W x 3” H The Elgin National Watch Company's history is closely tied to the history of clocks and timekeeping, including the development of the Elgin National Watch Company Observatory and the company's factory clocks that were synchronized to astronomical time: Elgin National Watch Company Observatory Built-in 1910, the observatory was used to signal the correct Central Standard Time to the factory. The observatory was a notable structure in the Elgin National Watch Historic District. Factory clocks The Elgin National Watch Company's factory clocks were synchronized to astronomical time, allowing the company to claim that its timepieces were "timed to the stars." Star on the dial Many Elgin models from the 1930s later included a star on the dial to reinforce the company's slogan. Here are some other highlights from the history of the Elgin National Watch Company: Founding The company was founded in 1864 as the National Watch Company in Chicago, Illinois. World War II The company halted civilian manufacturing during World War II to produce military watches, chronometers, and other instruments. Closure The company's original factory in Elgin closed in 1964 and was demolished in 1966. Elgin watches today Original Elgin watches are still available from vintage dealers and galleries. They are popular with collectors because they are plentiful, reasonably priced, and easy and cheap to repair

Price: 475 USD

Location: Pasadena, California

End Time: 2025-01-25T21:18:00.000Z

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