Antique Warren Telechron M1 Type B-2 Electric Wood Mantel Clock – WORKING

A wonderful surviving example of early American electric clockmaking, this antique Warren Telechron Company mantel clock was manufactured in Ashland, Massachusetts, USA and features the desirable early M1 Type B-2 synchronous electric movement.

The B-2 movement dates to Telechron’s pioneering early period of electric clock production and was used in time-only clocks during the 1920s and early 1930s.

THIS CLOCK IS WORKING.
The clock has been plugged in and tested, and the second hand is visibly moving and the mechanism is operating. A video showing the clock running is included with the listing when available.

Details

* Warren Telechron Co.
* Ashland, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
* M1 / Type B-2 electric movement
* Serial / movement number: 182907A
* 100/125 Volt – 60 Cycle
* Original-style synchronous electric operation
* Beautiful wooden tambour / Napoleon-hat style mantel case
* Contrasting decorative wood inlay-style panels
* Brass-tone bezel
* Glass-covered dial
* Elegant decorative Arabic numerals
* Ornate black hour and minute hands
* Gold-tone sweep second hand
* Early Telechron power-interruption indicator beneath the 12
* Original vintage character and patina
* Tested and currently working

The wooden cabinet displays a beautiful warm aged finish with attractive grain and decorative contrasting panels. The dial, hands, brass-tone bezel and case retain the wonderful character expected from an approximately century-old clock.

Please carefully examine all photographs for cosmetic condition. There is age-related wear, surface marking, finish wear and patina consistent with an antique clock of this age. These characteristics have been left intact rather than aggressively refinished, helping preserve its vintage appearance.

Important vintage electrical notice: The clock retains an older electrical cord and plug. Although the clock has been tested and is currently operating, due to the age of the electrical components, the buyer should have the cord and electrical system inspected by a qualified person before extended or unattended use.
Price reflects the bottom level piece of wood is missing and only 3 corners have the small piece of wood.

A fantastic piece for a Telechron collector, antique clock collection, Art Deco/early electric collection, vintage office, library, study or mantel display.

Early working Warren Telechron clocks represent an important period in American horological history, when synchronous electric movements were beginning to replace traditional wind-up household clocks.

A beautiful, functional piece of early American electric-clock history.