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Self Winding Clock Co., Naval Observatory Time, Western Union gallery clock, ca. 1920

This is what remains of a Self Winding Clock Co. gallery clock that could synchronize to Western Union "naval Observatory Time". It was originally powered by a pair of No.6 dry cell batteries. The clock movement was a mechanical movement with a pendulum that was wound automatically by power from the batteries. Sadly, almost all or the original movement is missing and in its place was found a non-working modern quartz movement. The clock has a special meaning for the owner because it once hung in the office where she worked. However she was not interested in locating an original replacement movement or the expense of a proper restoration. The defective quartz movement was replaced with a "set and forget" quartz movement that auto corrects for daylight time as due to the mounting it is inconvenient to get at the time set knob. The owner is happy to at least have a cherished timepiece that again tells time.

Not for sale
(returned to owner after service)

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