Non-Nelson/Miller Clocks
Ok...this isn't a coup against the Nelson Clock threads, which are great! With all the Nelson chatter, and the Arne Jacobsen clock popping up courtesy of LRF, thought other designer clocks could use some adulation. Let's see what else is out there!

Here's a humble clock of mine by Seth Thomas

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Clockoholic
Impressive LRF...that was unexpected...you have quite a Nelson/non Nelson collection!

Third pic down, hard to see, but looks like a Welby with Nelson hands?

You could leave it
Elgin, Welby, Westclox, Seth Thomas appears to be the most prolific mid-century starburst style clock producers aside Nelson(correct if needed).

LRF, you could leave the Nelson hands on. Gives it a distinctive character unlikey found elsewhere.

Elgin Clock
I have a "Lux" clock. Back is dated "1963"



Also this Elgin clock with matching candle holders:



(I remember buying both of these clocks for under $15 bucks last year.)

Nice British
clock I got for christmas off a friend ..

Saw that too Barry...ugh
Saw that too Barry...ugh

Frederik Weinberg was one o...
Frederik Weinberg was one of the greatest whimsical artist of the 20th century he did some of the greatest and most creative things mostly in metal
I would love to see more of his things as each is truly unique

those Weinberg clocks
They're really cool, but since the root of the clock is a Nelson ball clock, I can help thinking they kinda of a reproduction....couldn't he have come up with a more original basic concept?

It's kinda like taking a Ray Eames Time-Life stool and turning it into a floor lamp, isn't it?

More info?
LRF, can you give me more info (model numbers, etc.) on either or both of your last two (the Mastercrafters and the Welby with the wood points)?

I'd like to find one of those two to put above my fireplace (my wife and I just bought a mid-century modern ranch with a stone fireplace that's just BEGGING for a starburst clock!)

Thanks, LRF
The Mastercrafters clock is the closest I've been able to find to what I originally had in mind. How wide is yours across the points? I've found one on ebay that's 30in across the points, but I think that may be a little big for the space.

I really want something that is star shaped (I don't like that the points on the Turbine are "bent") and has exactly 12 points (seems logical for a clock, no?)

A lot of stuff in our house is gold toned (including the fireplace doors), so something like the Masterclock or the Welby would fit in nicely.

This is the fireplace where the clock will hang (the statue, speakers, and flowers belonged to the previous owner):


Thanks for your time!
Mike

eBay
I've been checking ebay daily. You've given me a bit more to go on, though.

While I don't own any...
While I don't own any (though I do have four Nelson clocks) I've always been a huge fan of the Weinberg clocks. Wish I had a place to put one somewhere :)

Arrrgghh! I bid too low!
I bid on the upper-right one, but I didn't bid high enough (the clock isn't working, and I was counting on that to keep the price down.)

I guess that's one for the "the one that got away" thread.

congrats to you i have t...
congrats to you
i have that clock and love it and you will toooo.

i have tooo many, some...
i have tooo many, some day all going on the block

It's here!
It's here!

Let's try this one again
I posted this beautiful (probably) Italian clock before, but no one made a comment on it.

It is 11 3/4" square, aluminum, very deep relief carving and downright beautiful.

Anyone have any ideas on it?

Elgin Starburst Clock
I just bought my first starburst clock on eBay. It is an Elgin with alternating wood spokes and brass rods/balls. The seller noted that the movement does not work. For those mid-century clock experts out there, I have a few questions:

1. Is there a website that provides a little more info about this Elgin company? I have read that the starburst Elgin clocks were made in Germany, but there are Elgin Clock, Elgin Watch, and Elgin Clock repair companies in nearby Elgin, IL that keep popping up in Google searches. This particular design seems to be somewhat popular as many examples pop up in searches. However, background info is scarce.

2. I see fairly inexpensive movement replacement kits on eBay. Is this the best approach, or can someone recommend a better option for this type of clock?

3. Any other thoughts or recommendations? Although I have never attempted clock repair, I consider myself fairly handy on doing things like this.

The attached image is from the listing. I have not yet received the clock for firsthand inspection.

Thanks.

cdsilva....
I replaced the original working movement in my Elgin starburst clock to a silent mechanism.
I bought a good quality one with a Japanese movement at a cost of $6. It took about 10 minutes to install, was very easy to do and keeps exceptionally good time. These clocks do not require any more expensive or complicated inner workings.
Very nice clock btw...

added: if you decide to do it yourself, make sure the hands will fit on the new mechanism properly, there are a few different varieties. I had no issues with the Elgin clock, but I did have trouble when replacing the works on another starburst clock....I ended up having to replace the hands altogether.

cdsilva...
The original movement was a ticking one that drove me bananas, which is why I opted to replace it for a silent (smooth) mechanism....

You should have no trouble sourcing the clock works locally: craft stores, etc...you could even go to a thrift store, buy a clock that works and take the mechanism out of it, but they are so inexpensive you might as well buy new.

I live yonder Canada way and bought mine at Lee Valley.