Clock

Production date
1970s
 Description
A battery operated mantle clock. The clock has a grey face which is covered in clear glass. The body has a brown wooden veneer on the front and sides and it is painted black on the reverse. A hinged panel on the reverse can be used to access the battery compartment and interior of the clock. "SEIKO/TRANSISTOR/5 JEWELS" is written on the face. It rests on two wooden legs and comes complete with a pamphlet of operating instructions. A list of dates and battery types has been handwritten on the back of the booklet. The earliest date recorded is 1974 and the latest is 1986. A paper label on the underside of the base reads "SEIKO/JAPAN/TTZ-105."
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Object detail

Artist/Maker
Production role
Manufacturer
Production date
1970s
Classification
Timekeeping T&E/T&E For Materials
Credit line
The clock was owned by George Russell, the postmaster of Eltham, during the 1970s.
Accession number
PA2007.011
Collection type
Social History

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