Arthur Umanoff Rosewood Flip Clock Howard Miller George Nelson MCM 1960s WORKING

Description: Just look at it. The Howard Miller Flip Clock, if you have an interest in flip clocks, or basically, time keeping in general this clock gets your attention. It looks vintage and sort of contemporary at the same time. When I first saw it I couldn't decide if it looked like an up-cycled flip clock that you might see on Esty.com or if it was a long lost early flip clock from the 1930s. The Howard Miller Flip Clock first showed up in newspaper advertising right around 1969. Yes, 1969. It's vintage but not exactly an antique clock at all. Here we see the clock in this newspaper advertisement from The Philadelphia Inquirer, November 30, 1969. They're calling it the "Howard Miller Digital Clock (electric). We have a video out about when so-called digital clocks became known as flip clocks - if you're interested. In this ad from the the Fort Lauderdale News, June 16, 1971 you 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. Adjusted for inflation, $55.00 in 1971 is equal to about $355 in 2020. That was pricey for flip clock at that time. On the same page in this newspaper, we can see the common GE model 8114 going for a measly $9.87. 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. The clock's run seems to have slowed or ended around 1972 since no advertisement were found after than time. As you noticed from these ads, the cylinder of the clock is not glass but Plexiglas. 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. The wood base and ends of this clock are said to oiled rosewood - not a cheap wood these days. My father was the original owner of his clock back in the 1960s that he had in his office. I have recently inquired since passing and I’m putting up for option. The clock isn’t working condition has been tested and clean professionally and movement keeps perfect time. The rosewood is an excellent condition and recommend periodically treating with a little bees wax every now and then. The clock is being sold as this and all sales are final, so please accordingly you have any questions. Drop me a message. His clock is being sold as is and working condition has been fully tested and clean. All sales are final happy bidding.

Price: 500 USD

Location: Sterling, Virginia

End Time: 2024-11-17T05:42:28.000Z

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