Make/model of the clock and marking on the motor + voltage/hz. What I am asking of you is when you have a clock in parts in your hands and you are fairly certain that the motor is original to the clock, check for markings and post it here. Moderator can add the info to this post as it is being added. That's it for now, perhaps we can make this into a sticky topic and Mr. Motor R67 - Copal Model RP-233 (220v 50Hz)Ĭopal Model 101/201, no marking, but they are unique since they have a different gear on the outside, the one which connects with the clockwork Motor K6Y - Sony Model TFM-C480E (220v/50Hz) Now that is of course never going to happen, but what is stopping us from trying, right ? Ideally, I would like to set up an overview of which type of motor is mounted in which clock and get the complete. But for now, I'll just keep looking at it online.An idea I have been toying around with for awhile but since I had some motors laying on the table and they have actual markings on them, I figured I might as well record it here as to make it public and not let the info get lost. As they say, "it's worth what someone would pay for it." Personally, I'd love to add this to the Flip Clock Fans collection. Personally, I wouldn't pay a grand for it because I don't think it will hold that value. Whether the clock is worth a 1000 dollars or not is up to the buyers. Also known as the George Nelson, Arthur Umanoff Howard Miller Digital Plexiglas Cylinder Digital clock, or Clock 4620 - an expensive clock in the day which has only gotten more expensive over the years. It does resemble very early flip clocks, the New Haven Flip Clocks which were produced around 1937-1939. So why does this clock seem to be selling so high? I think that it's possible some people are mistaking the clock for an antique. The wood base and ends of this clock are said to oiled rosewood - not a cheap wood these days. While PLEXIGLAS® was registered as a brand in 1933, it's use in the making of clocks did not occur significantly until the mid to late 1960s. As you noticed from these ads, the cylinder of the clock is not glass but Plexiglas. Sankyo Digi-Glo 501 - Intermatic type motor. The clock's run seems to have slowed or ended around 1972 since no advertisement were found after than time. Both of these are 240 volt, 50 cycles so the 501 must be an exception to the Telechron motor above. So as you can see, the Howard Miller Flip Clock arrived on the scene about the time all the other makers were putting out flip clocks. On the same page in this newspaper, we can see the common GE model 8114 going for a measly $9.87. That was pricey for flip clock at that time. Adjusted for inflation, $55.00 in 1971 is equal to about $355 in 2020. In this ad from the the Fort Lauderdale News, Jyou can see they called it the "Howard Miller Plexiglass Cylinder Digital Clock." What is it with this clock and the naming confusion? In 1971 it was still priced at $55.00. We have a video out about when so-called digital clocks became known as flip clocks - there’s a YouTube video about that if you're interested. They're calling it the "Howard Miller Digital Clock (electric). Here we see the clock in this newspaper advertisement from The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 30, 1969. It's vintage but not exactly an antique clock at all. The Howard Miller Flip Clock first showed up in newspaper advertising right around 1969. When I first saw it I couldn't decide if it looked like an up-cycled flip clock that you might see on or if it was a long lost early flip clock from the 1930s. It looks vintage and sort of contemporary at the same time. The Howard Miller Flip Clock, if you have an interest in flip clocks, or basically, time keeping in general this clock gets your attention. we'll discuss that one and give it a name later, I don't know. It's curious to note that there was another flip clock produced by Howard Miller around the same time period. I'll explain the other names in a minute. are they overpriced?įor simplicity sake, we're going to call this clock the Howard Miller Flip Clock. "gold?, why do they have 3 men's names?, Are they really exceedingly rare and finally. Why, exactly would these clocks be priced so high, when were they made? What are they made of. In recent years these clocks have sold for exceedingly high prices upwards of 500 dollars and even over $1000 dollars. We're here to discuss a vintage flip clock that flip clock fans usually call "The Howard Miller Flip Clock." However, on online auctions you will see this clock referred to as some variation of: the Rare Vintage Arthur Umanoff George Nelson Howard Miller Flip Clock.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |