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    Hamilton Koehler Clock Prototype Of The First Electric Movement Design, Serial #3 of 6 Made. ...

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    Hamilton Koehler Clock Prototype Of The First Electric Movement Design, Serial #3 of 6 Made
    Case: Bakelite and nickel Art Deco case, base measures 5 x 3 inches, with presentation plaque to a former Hamilton employee, clock case rotates 360 degrees
    Dial: 2 inch diameter dial, silver, applied golden baton and circle indexes, golden Dauphine hands
    Movement: F. Koehler patent, large coils supply power to the electro-magnetically driven balance wheel which drives the gear train

    Note: From the René Rondeau collection this rare clock is serial number 3 of the 6 pieces made. The handsome Bakelite Art Deco case was designed and patented by a Hamilton engineer, Charles W. Sheldon. Three of the six Koehler prototypes were cased in this manner. An original wooden travel box accompanies this clock.

    Condition Report*: Type: Hamilton Koehler Clock Prototype Of The First Electric Movement Design, Serial #3 of 6 Made
    Dial: 2 inch diameter, silver, golden markers
    Hands; golden Dauphine
    Metal: bakelite and nickel case
    Case Info: center case rotates 360 degrees
    Case Width: base measures 5 x 3 inches
    Watch Movement: F. Koehler patent, large coils supply power to the electro-magnetically driven balance wheel which drives the gear train
    Circa: 1950
    Condition: dial is very good, case is very good, movement very good, non-running prototype
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

    Auction Info

    Auction Dates
    October, 2015
    29th Thursday
    Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 5
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