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Old 16 March 2016, 04:55 AM   #1
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My 1930s art deco clock

I figured something needed to go on top of the 1935 General Electric A67 Radio I just bought and overhauled, so looked for a time-period piece. What do you guys think? To me, it just screams ART-DECO
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Old 16 March 2016, 05:15 AM   #2
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Paul, that is absolutely perfect!
I guess you can now say that you have a 1930's clock radio!
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Old 16 March 2016, 05:19 AM   #3
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I love that clock - Arabic numbers are my favorite!
Great artifact shopping there!
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Old 16 March 2016, 05:29 AM   #4
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Nice Paul !

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Old 16 March 2016, 11:57 AM   #5
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OK!!!!!!!!! I am OFICIALLY... A DORKLEHEAD!!!!!!! I just looked up the serial number from inside the box.... Manufactured in....


1951





I have to replace it... I really want this room to be authentic 1930s.

Anyone interested in a (free) electric clock from 1951? PM me.

I AM SUCH A DORKLEHEAD!!!!!!!!!
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Old 16 March 2016, 12:18 PM   #6
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Maybe Jocke can use it
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Old 16 March 2016, 12:26 PM   #7
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OK!!!!!!!!! I am OFICIALLY... A DORKLEHEAD!!!!!!! I just looked up the serial number from inside the box.... Manufactured in....


1951





I have to replace it... I really want this room to be authentic 1930s.

Anyone interested in a (free) electric clock from 1951? PM me.

I AM SUCH A DORKLEHEAD!!!!!!!!!
Too funny!
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Old 16 March 2016, 12:31 PM   #8
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Maybe Jocke can use it
Definitely send it to Jocke
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Old 16 March 2016, 12:35 PM   #9
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Definitely send it to Jocke
You guys have a GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!


OK, getting shipped out tomorrow to Sweden. Let's see if Jocke doesn't see this thread how surprised he will be
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Old 16 March 2016, 01:45 PM   #10
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It's very cool!
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Old 16 March 2016, 01:51 PM   #11
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My 1930s art deco clock

Blue, Gold and White Face... I like it!
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Old 16 March 2016, 02:52 PM   #12
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Old 16 March 2016, 02:56 PM   #13
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Really cool, Paul. You've got some good polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride (Bakelite) going on.
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Old 16 March 2016, 10:34 PM   #14
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Don't send it to Jocke - start a 1950's room!
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Old 16 March 2016, 10:42 PM   #15
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You really should keep it till you find a replacement.
It'll look cool in the meantime.
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Old 17 March 2016, 03:22 AM   #16
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Don't send it to Jocke - start a 1950's room!

Rocky, how big do you think my place is? I am afraid I don't have a mansion like yours.


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You really should keep it till you find a replacement.
It'll look cool in the meantime.
Agreed Paul, last night I shopped on a couple antique sites and purchased two AUTHENTIC 1930s electric clocks, they both looked so good I couldn't decide which one so got the two of them and will decide when they arrive.


Anybody want the 1950s clock? I really don't have a place for it and will send it to anyone that can use it.
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Old 17 March 2016, 03:44 AM   #17
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I have a modest, yet very cool looking little deco clock in my study
It's not period authentic (runs on batteries, actually) but adds a ton of style to the room
Love it
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Old 17 March 2016, 04:00 AM   #18
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I have a modest, yet very cool looking little deco clock in my study
It's not period authentic (runs on batteries, actually) but adds a ton of style to the room
Love it
Pics!!!! That's very cool. When I get the two I purchased, I'll do a poll on here to help me decide which one looks better.
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Old 17 March 2016, 04:02 AM   #19
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Does it have to be 1930's? I mean, the clock and radio go together very well IMO.
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Nice Deco look, some Goldscheiders and Lencis will complete the look.
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Old 17 March 2016, 07:41 AM   #21
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Pics!!!! That's very cool. When I get the two I purchased, I'll do a poll on here to help me decide which one looks better.
I like it
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