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E. Ingraham Sunset Alarm, 1942.

This Ingraham alarm has the name Sunset on the dial. It is dated 5 42 which makes this a "war time" product. Perhaps that explains the extensive use of steel and general lack of brass.

The frames are thin copper plated steel and the pivot holes did not have brass bushings. The front bracket that supports the dial is riveted to the front movement plate with the posts. Most of the pivots were badly scored and the main wheel arbor had cut almost completely through the side of the plate. The main wheel had badly cut the center pinion. The balance wheel and hair spring were loose in the bottom of the case but undamaged. The movement was filthy and the pictures show the condition of the case. The original paper dial has darkened badly but retained because everything else seems to be original.

I originally thought that perhaps this one was so badly used and abused that it was too far gone to save, but it was given to be by a friend, so I decided to see what I could do with it. I spent far more time on it that it would be worth on the market but it is now running and looking much nicer. The time side pivots were reconditioned and the steel plates fitted with brass bushings. One main bushing was soldered because it was so close to the edge of the plate. The worn center pinion was shifted to contact an unworn area. This necessitated moving a couple other wheels just a little as well. The case was refinished in gloss black enamel. The bezel was cleaned up with steel wool and waxed. The movement was cleaned, lubricated and put back together and is now running.

Under the crud was a date of 5 42 which just happens to be the year I was born so I guess this one will be a keeper.




Not for sale at this time

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