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posted by
zimberz
edited on 15-Jan-10 03:02 AM [edit]
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15-Jan-10 |
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The "black dot"
... is the hole for the key. The one shown is a hand-wound version.
As to the different model numbers, I don't know which is the correct model number for that design and frankly, I'm too tired to get up from the computer and go look in some books to try and figure it out. There are Nelson clock experts here who can probably tell you without lifting a finger.
It would not surprise me if a clock model number was mismatched. I see Herman Miller pieces with the wrong label from time to time (you know, a Nelson design with an Eames label, and vice-versa). Such is the nature of mass production.
Regardless, that is a sweet clock design and a great score.
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posted by
Pegboard Modern (USA)
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15-Jan-10 |
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The clock number 2293 is the...
The clock number 2293 is the correct number for your clock. Clock 2287 is solid round, with a floating rim, like that of a horse racing track. Pegboard I think nailed the reason for the mismatch label.
oh btw...indeed great score! I'm envious as this is one of my favs.
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posted by
WoofWoof (USA)
edited on 15-Jan-10 04:15 AM [edit]
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18-Jan-10 |
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Follow up question...
Does it happen to be battery powered? I ask because, as I recall, the 2287 or "Ring Around" Clock was offered battery-operated at about the same time; and the 2293 -- sometimes called the "Spike Diamond" -- was not offered with a battery option. It could have been a special order; and the only battery option they had available was the 2287 works.
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MidMod50
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19-Jan-10 |
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MidMod
It seems like the most common vintage clocks are electric corded. The battery motor option (with the D or C battery) was a bit more expensive and many of these vintage motor no longer work properly.
I think the wind-up type was considered 'old hat'.
Of the vintage clocks i own, most are electric. A few have the original C battery motor, but a number have been replaced by a new tacky Chinese battery motor.
That's probably why i value the corded electric clocks I have since they're original. (I know a lot of you hate the cord,. but I have white walls and all of my electric clocks have white cords, so they kind of disappear....)
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16-Feb-10 |
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posted by
barrympls (USA)
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16-Feb-10 |
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The brass
Hands are cool... But the clock doesn't work and has some damage. I think it's a re-listing too?
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posted by
woodywood (USA)
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16-Feb-10 |
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Possibily, Woody
but I bet it can be repaired and restores without alot of difficulty.
You're right, the brass hands are unusual.
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posted by
barrympls (USA)
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03-Mar-10 |
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posted by
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03-Mar-10 |
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nice!
one of the best things I have seen.. so funny!
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tynellbuyer
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03-Mar-10 |
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posted by
WoofWoof (USA)
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06-Mar-10 |
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Ahhaha!
Well, at least they did not call it a 'George Nelson' paper clock.
They must of sold a million of those back in the day.
I see them for sale all the time. Original box, never installed.
Mine was under 30 bucks with shipping. I only wish they used the
Nelson hands to give it some value. The clock part is well made and still
works but i'm switching mine to battery and changing out the hands.
The number markers are cheap quality and the prongs bent and/or broke
off when i was testing the layout on the wall.
The best thing is the box graphics and the layout instructions...
(different than the one Jesgord posted)
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posted by
rockland
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07-Mar-10 |
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And no wonder
so many are not installed!
I just spent the afternoon putting one in.
A bitch.
But i decided to cut and enamel some new hands as well...
Doesn't look that great after all the effort.
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posted by
rockland
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07-Mar-10 |
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posted by
WoofWoof (USA)
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07-Mar-10 |
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In the wall.
I initially wanted to wire-in the original elec unit but it limits where it can go.
Cutting the hole for the surface mount disc was easy and changing to
a battery unit was easy. But the number markers are cast out of just a cheap
pot metal and the pins broke off with just a tap. So i had to lay it out on
paper and drill every tiny hole to set them in standard drywall.
One number will need to be glued today.
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rockland
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