Vintage Telechron Electrolarm Model 700 Skyscraper Bakelite Clock
Art Deco 1929
USD $298.98
Condition : Used
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Vintage Telechron Electrolarm Model 700 Skyscraper Bakelite Clock in Very Good condition for being nearly 100 years old. No cracks in plastic case or clear face cover. Missing one of the small gold trim pieces at top right. All other switches and knobs are intact. Cord is cut and doesn't appear original. Displays very nicely in any art deco collection. Please see my excellent feedback and bid with confidence. From smoke and pet free home. No returns.
— Background Information on the Skyscraper—
These magnificent clocks are model 700's made by Telechron from about 1929 through 1931. They called this model the "Electrolarm". As the name implies, it is an electric alarm clock, but that understates its effect. The bell inside is powerful enough to wake the soundest sleeper with its raucous jangle. There is nothing understated about the skyscraper styling, either. It was designed at the pinnacle of the Art Deco period, just before the streamline era started to take over.This clock was apparently sold under both the Telechron and General Electric names.
A small lamp illuminates the face (it is located just above the "12"), controlled by a tiny knob in the back. A small lever protrudes through the front, just below the face, which will silence the alarm when pushed. The clock stands about 8 inches high, and is 6 inches wide at the base. It is fairly hefty at just over 3 pounds.
Most of these clocks had brass trim pieces glued to the front of the case. Some were produced with wood trim. The glue they used did not last, and it is extremely rare to find one of these clocks with all of the trim in place. The two thin pieces at either side seemed to stay in place, however, and are often the only ones left.
— Background Information on the Skyscraper—
These magnificent clocks are model 700's made by Telechron from about 1929 through 1931. They called this model the "Electrolarm". As the name implies, it is an electric alarm clock, but that understates its effect. The bell inside is powerful enough to wake the soundest sleeper with its raucous jangle. There is nothing understated about the skyscraper styling, either. It was designed at the pinnacle of the Art Deco period, just before the streamline era started to take over.This clock was apparently sold under both the Telechron and General Electric names.
A small lamp illuminates the face (it is located just above the "12"), controlled by a tiny knob in the back. A small lever protrudes through the front, just below the face, which will silence the alarm when pushed. The clock stands about 8 inches high, and is 6 inches wide at the base. It is fairly hefty at just over 3 pounds.
Most of these clocks had brass trim pieces glued to the front of the case. Some were produced with wood trim. The glue they used did not last, and it is extremely rare to find one of these clocks with all of the trim in place. The two thin pieces at either side seemed to stay in place, however, and are often the only ones left.
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