Vintage Waltham Premier 8 Day Copper Electric Mantle Clock
This vintage Waltham Premier 8 day electric mantle clock is offered as a copper-finished piece with a rectangular case, a plain top rail and two slender upright columns supporting the top. The dial is white with black Arabic numerals and blue hands, and the Waltham name is printed on the face. The case is set on a rectangular base with a moulded edge, and the clock is mounted within a raised, arched panel at the centre of the design. The 8 day description refers to the movement as catalogued, and the piece is an electric example.
Condition and Restoration Potential
This clock is offered for restoration and is not sold as working. The copper finish shows a degree of tarnishing, scratches and surface wear, and there is visible green patina to the base. Loose and frayed wiring is visible at the rear, and the base shows signs of corrosion and old rust-coloured residue in places. The dial appears to be intact, though its condition should be assessed by the buyer before bidding. Collectors and restorers of vintage American mantle clocks and early electric timepieces may find this lot of interest as a project piece, particularly given the recognised Waltham name.
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