Clock, Alarm

Object Name:: Clock, Alarm
Object ID:: 1972.089.091
Creator:: Waterbury Clock Co.Clockmaker
Place of Origin:: Waterbury, CT
Date:: circa 1900
Description:: Alarm Clock. Materials: nickel-plated ware; brass; paper (dial). Stepped cylindrical case, diameter being greater at back end than at front. Bell mounted on top. Turned front feet. Circular dial glass set within front end of case over recessed dial. Case has inset removable brass plated back. Projecting through back of case are winding keys for time and alarm, knobs for setting same and a regulation lever. Impressed alarm dial also on back. Carrying ring on top.
Round printed paper dial with roman hour numerals; steel hour and minute hands differing in design; and a seconds dial above center. Monogram "WC" printed just below center of dial. "WATERBURY CLOCK CO., U.S.A." printed at bottom edge of dial. One-day brass alarm movement.
Material:: Metal
Paper
Glass
Brass
Nickel
Dimensions:: H-5.75 D-2.375 Dia-4.5 inches
Provenance:: Part of a large clock collection (and related materials) including not only clocks made in N.H., but also several made elsewhere, acquired in N.H. by the donor (Charles S. Parsons, 1904-1988) and probably used here. However, no information about New Hampshire acquisition or use provided with regard to this clock.
Credit Line:: Gift of Charles S. Parsons
People:: Parsons, Charles S. (1904-1988)