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Rochete
·Barcelona, the city where I have been living 27 years already, is famous for many things but unfortunately not for its art deco. However, some details can be found here and there:
the lamps
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queriver
·The art deco former MLC Building on Sydney's Martin Place, opened in 1938. Note the Rolex shop on the ground floor.
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CaptainWinsor
·One of the better ‘Deco’ clocks I’ve seen. If you’re not familiar with John Wanamaker, they were a department store who championed the Moderne esthetic in the late 20s and 1930s
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ite...-egyptian-revival-art-deco-clock#&gid=1&pid=1
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ite...-egyptian-revival-art-deco-clock#&gid=1&pid=1
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptOne of the better ‘Deco’ clocks I’ve seen. If you’re not familiar with John Wanamaker, they were a department store who championed the Moderne esthetic in the late 20s and 1930s
https://www.liveauctioneers.com/ite...-egyptian-revival-art-deco-clock#&gid=1&pid=1
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me1969
·I picked this early travel clock up yesterday at an estate sale.
It's from the 1939 Worlds Fair in NY.
It measures approx 1 5/8" X 1 1/2". Once you slide it most of the way of its case the case then acts as a stand so I'm thinking it's an early travel clock (?)
So far it's kept ticking since giving it a few winds. I'm not sure how to set the time, though. The crystal can be taken off and that may be how the hands are set.
Hard to believe it's 80 years old, it looks great!
It's from the 1939 Worlds Fair in NY.
It measures approx 1 5/8" X 1 1/2". Once you slide it most of the way of its case the case then acts as a stand so I'm thinking it's an early travel clock (?)
So far it's kept ticking since giving it a few winds. I'm not sure how to set the time, though. The crystal can be taken off and that may be how the hands are set.
Hard to believe it's 80 years old, it looks great!
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verithingeoff
·That's a nice clock, doesn't the crown pull up to set the hands, like a pocket watch?
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me1969
·That's a nice clock, doesn't the crown pull up to set the hands, like a pocket watch?
I also picked up a nice Hamilton Railway Special 992B pocket watch in like-new condition (seriously, very very well cared for pieces)
All in all I got 3 watches and a few other odds and ends for $40... not bad at all 😀
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CaptainWinsor
·That’s the right price. Most of that stuff was cheaply made so don’t expect a great movement inside
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me1969
·That’s the right price. Most of that stuff was cheaply made so don’t expect a great movement inside
But the Hamilton is worth much more than $40 itself.
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CaptainWinsor
·I didn't expect the Worlds Fair clock to be worth anything, I bought it because I like the deco style and it caught my eye.
But the Hamilton is worth much more than $40 itself.
There was a time when people wanted that stuff but for the most part, those days have passed. It’s still cool though
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me1969
·There was a time when people wanted that stuff but for the most part, those days have passed. It’s still cool though
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Syrte
··MWR Tech Support DeptI picked this early travel clock up yesterday at an estate sale.
It's from the 1939 Worlds Fair in NY.
It measures approx 1 5/8" X 1 1/2". Once you slide it most of the way of its case the case then acts as a stand so I'm thinking it's an early travel clock (?)
So far it's kept ticking since giving it a few winds. I'm not sure how to set the time, though. The crystal can be taken off and that may be how the hands are set.
Hard to believe it's 80 years old, it looks great!
Oh and by the way @me1969 : dibs!
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