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Eureka Mahogany cased Clock
The Eureka clock was designed by T Powers an American engineer and patented by the Kutnow brothers in 1906. The saying is that only about 10,000 clocks were made and because of this prices have risen considerably over the years Many articles have been written on the Eureka clock, the one to get is by Dr Alan Shenton published in 1979 it contains technical details, patent specifications, and the history of the Eureka Clock, plus details of the various models that were for sale. . This clock was recently purchased from a clock fair, held at the Birmingham Motorcycle Museum, a great source of old clocks and bits--well worth a visit.
Clock description--Mahogany case with some stringing, four brass bun feet, dial is solid vitreous enamel signed Eureka Clock Co. Ltd., London. and the words 1000 Day Electric Clock On the snailed back plate is found the serial number( No 2656) , Patent number and date 1906. The small flap at the rear of the case gives access to the 1.5 Volt battery. The clock has been fully restored and is now offered for sale This clock has now been sold but click HERE to see latest Eureka clock offered for sale I hope to find more of these clocks on my travels and when I do they will be repaired and offered for sale, so do come back to this site--you never know what might come along!!! If you would like more details please
If you would like to see some more pictures of other styles of Eureka Clocks then CLICK HERE
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