SEMCA MUSICAL ALARM TIMEPIECE
INDEX # : 020-T-1291
circa: 1950-1955
CLOCK STYLE Musical Alarm CLOCK NAME N/A MANUFACTURE SEMCA (Swiss movement) CASE MODEL # N/A MOVEMENT TYPE Brass, balance wheel, 30-hour, Time only, pin lever escapement, 7 jewels, with music box. CASE SIZE & CONSTRUCTION Base = 3 ½", Height = 3 ½", Depth = 2 ½" LABEL INFORMATION No label - original. DIAL INFORMATION
2" white metal dial with gold Arabic numerals and hands. MISC. FEATURES Musical alarm plays "The Anniversary Waltz". Metal case with gold handle, Swiss made movement. ACQUIRED FROM Christmas gift from my parents in December 1991. CONDITION WHEN ACQUIRED Timepiece and musical alarm in running order. RESTORATION N/A HISTORICAL DATA Timepiece sold for $24.96 in 1954. REFERENCES 1. "Benj. Allen & Co." department store catalog 1954. NOTES N/A Continue with selection:
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