Does anybody have info on an art deco gilbert alarm clock

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 7:33 am     Post subject: Does anybody have info on an art deco gilbert alarm clock

Hello, first time posting in this forum, bit of newbie to collecting antique/vintage clocks, and am stumped with my latest purchase, a Gilbert alarm clock, The dial has 'Gilbert' and 'Made in USA', inside I found the number '4689' and 'Continental Die Casting Corp'. It's made out of a thin metal with an off white enamel coating.

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Any information on the clock (especially a date or era) would be greatly appreciated

Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2010 2:18 pm     Post subject:

The style of this clock almost seems to have a 1920's feel to it (but this is strictly my opinion). I did happen to come across some info:

http://www.discoverclocks.com/gilbert_clock.html

http://www.nationalclockrepair.com/Gilbert_Clock_History.php

Hope this helps to point you in the right direction...

Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:39 pm     Post subject:

Hello, I have read through those and am thinking it's 20s-late 30s now, but does anyone down there have a closer date? I've searched the net for hours to find a similar clock to no avail