girl on a swing. It has wooden gears and ivory bearings. new clock designs, he was restoring antique clocks. Mastercrafters and United Clock, Hand Tinted Replacement L.E.D. A gear on the same shaft as
The scene is glued to the contoured metal back of the clock. interchangeable with the Sessions movement. beside a rustic gate. I finally got my Swinging Girl up and running I purchased about 4 years ago. plastic case in walnut or onyx finishheight 10-3/4", width 7-3/4",
(20% off), Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Pat. Light and clock still works and l love it wont part with it. Cleaned, polished and clear coated where needed. Size is 11" high, 7-1/2" wide and
diameter and the overall height is 9-1/2". the lights is located at the bottom in the center, where the power cord also
Repair or use it for Parts, MasterCrafters Swinging Girl WORKING SEE VIDEO OF GIRL SWINGING-CLOCK RUNNING, Vintage Mastercrafters Green Swirl Case Swinging Girl Motion Clock FOR PARTS, 2 Vintage MasterCrafters Waterfall clocks lighted motion clock lamp parts/repair, VTG White Model 560 Animated Lighted Mastercrafters Church Clock For Parts D6, Vintage MasterCrafters Waterfall clock lighted motion clock lamp parts/repair, Mastercrafters Swinging Playmates Bakelite Electric Clock, Vintage Mastercrafters Model 920 Merry Go Round Clock Back, Vintage ca. The finish is nickel. It has a light switch on the side. Thanks to his daughters Laraine and Johanna for the picture. For additional troubleshooting information please visit . lightweight metal--possibly gold anodized aluminum. In other words,
I bought my brown swinging girl clock, at an auction for $2, probably 35 years ago. Magic Lite (Glitter Tube)
The lights are mounted in a circular piece
The motor is located behind the center area. I also am looking for someone to restore and put new motor in I have the model 551 swinging playmates! So busy, in fact, that he
Throughout the 1920s, the young Lermans shared a home in Chicagos Ukrainian Village neighborhood (2124 W. Cortez St) with Kates three siblings and her widowed mother, Gussie Reich, who set an example for the family as a breadwinner, working for years as a painter, then ultimately managing a cloak store and a lamp store, among other retail gigs. Numerals are at 3, 6, 9 and 12
marvelously enhances garden scene. 8-1/2" wide and 4-1/4" deep. Going thru my keepsakes, I have the clock you described. So busy, in fact, that he
You must log in or register to reply here. be turned on and off using a switch shown at the right side of the clock. There is no light. weight 3-1/2 lbs. To replace bulb: remove nuts and screws on back
bathroom. Brings out colors in full splendoralso serves
September of 1976 at age 67. Park, IL, about 15 miles west of Chicago. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. I hope this helps. Mans arm holding a bottle moves up and down, am looking for original crosses for my 3 church clocks. It has a black cylindrical case 2" in diameter
. Two picture
Wow wouldnt that be prophetic. horse have been found with the name Ceramic Clock Company, This is the same address that was found on the model
The words "Clock Movement by Sessions" is written in small print
power cord runs down a small hollow tube to the base. I understand that the Sunbeam
I have not yet
floating in the air is similar to the Jefferson Golden Hour but the frame is
Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Mastercrafters Sessions Airplane Clock Replacement Propellor at the best online prices at eBay! It is titled "Design for a Clock." ), a percolating teapot, and a new line of glass of TV clocks developed by John L. Hancock, with glittery space-age designs known by names like Starlight, Action Starlight, and Eternalight., [A pair of ads from the Ellman era, dating from 1959 (left) and 1962 (right)], Mastercrafters was very aggressive sales wise, according to the NAWCC article, with representatives throughout the United States, Canada and South America targeting retail outlets. It came in green onyx or
has recently been published in the October 2004 NAWCC Bulletin. The clock has been advertised in a 1959 N.
that any clock is repairable. In Hancocks collection is a clock dating back
recalls being spanked at the age of five for taking apart his mothers
This page details the restoration of a Mastercrafters Starlight Model #146 Clock Here it is, as purchased Here Disassembled, cabinet parts restored. Set to correct time. that time it was $15.95. This clock was sold as early as 1952 and at
A reflection of them can be seen below the real
A. C. 9.5. . Each lamp can be removed from its socket for replacement. There is no light. Created with WordPress. The familiar Swinging Girl even resurfaced in a new line of cottage clocks., According to a 2004 article in the NAWCC Bulletin (National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors), however, the Ellmans generally pushed the firm in a more sales driven orientation, heavily promoting some less memorable but equally gimmicky new designssuch as a series of sports figure clocks (a golfer, a baseball player, a football player, etc. supports are provided on the back to hang the clock on the wall. The litigation just wasnt worth it. the swinging girl. The motor is mounted on a steel plate. It was assigned to Mastercrafters Clock & Radio
exits. Modernity. My thanks to Johns two surviving daughters,
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I have a small stock of these gears, which are guaranteed to be an exact replacement or your purchase price will be refunded to you upon the pinion's return. The clock is 8-1/2" high
I have the coffee pot clock that percolates, it really is a special clock and still works!! The clock has been advertised in a 1959 N.
Lermans daughter, gradually assumed control of the company. To operate clock, plug into electric outlet. edges. Original Price 54.17 the globe has broke into 2 pieces, it does still light up but i think the motor is locked up that keeps time. Mastercrfters
119. The appearance of hands
The
John was a brilliant clock
It's now occupied by United Feather and Down. Power requirements are 13W, 115V, 60CY A. C. Mastercrafters Clock Corp, 1750 West Fulton St., Chicago, Illinois 60612, "To operate the clock, plug into
https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageClockRevival?ref=profile_shopname. height 10-3/4, width 7-3/4, depth 3 . Chicago 12, Ill.
Satin gold finish, metal base, 9"
Their marriage would ultimately outlast the business, as the self-described soulmates were together for 68 years, up until Bernards death in 2014. Add to Favorites . British Horological Institute Web Site at (, John Lane Hancock was the chief designer and
It runs quite, and like brand new. Turning off personalized advertising opts you out of these sales. Learn more in our Privacy Policy., Help Center, and Cookies & Similar Technologies Policy. Self-starting electric movementTenite
There is also an on-off switch in the back for the light. I have
Mastercrafters Clock Motor Sold Request a custom product See item details Similar items on Etsy ( Results include Ads ) Peter Pan Big Ben Wall Clock - RGB LED 5V Backlit Option - Room Decor - Gift Idea SolPixieDust $14.90 Bestseller Modern wall clock Wooden clock Rustic wall clock Wooden wall clock PromiDesign $30.64 $43.78 (30% off) Swinging Girl" in a wholesale catalog. This turns the minute hand
quicker action is desired, pull the glass tubes out of base and gently shake
The photo was taken in the late 40s or early 50s. runs down a small hollow tube to the base. Mastercrafters "Mystery Clock" because no model name is on the base. The oil is about the color of urine, but it is excellent for removing old oil varnish and withstanding higher than normal temps without varnishing. John HanCLOCK! Motors. 1/4 in. in the base that illuminates the etched patterns on the glass as well as the
It was assigned to be divided equally between Benjamin Lerman and
address. or Onyx finish. man with flaming red hair and piercing blue eyes. four pins attached to it near the center. flowers. The third label says
The second version has a more modern ranch
and across and 8" high. i want to get it fixed but am afraid to have just anyone do it. The date was probably 1953 1955. He got his inspiration for the Model 47
clear liquid with gold leaf flakes suspended in it. MasterCraft. Turn light switch on. The second
. It was assigned to Mastercrafters Clock & Radio Co.. . high. Learn more. The side to side motion is
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We have the swing 551 clock. it used to be my grandmothers. Respectfully, Michael P. Murray Memberships Include: National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors An Internet private E-mailing list called Clocksmiths N.A.W.C.C. 551 Swinging Playmates, Use 7 watt bulb, A. C., 115V, 60 cycle, 9.5 watts,
Where they mesh with
The original name was
Do not remove this label. The hands are mounted at the front of the front glass. It's 7/32" thick and is frosted around the edges. It was very noisy, and did not work right. Do not remove this label. This motor is in an older Fireplace clock. The American Time AllSync Plus replaces nearly any . Behind that is a 4-section flat mirror 16 in
"This clock has been tested and inspected. It was assigned to be divided equally between Benjamin Lerman and
Kate Lerman doesnt appear to have applied for any more patents of her own, suggesting she either took a less active role orperhaps more likelylet her husband and other male designers take all further credit. In prior known devices of this character, the swinging pendulum is intimately associated with the clocks mechanism. The front glass of the clock is partially silvered to produce the
Btw - The hands cap is pressed on with this movement. clockwise direction.". I have found that they made an overwhelming number of different clocks. runs down a small hollow tube to the base. Could it be the same one? Thirty five
Set to correct time. the pendulum. ad picture is at the right. illustrations show the clock, swinging girl and mechanism but only in outline. According to a website, the second hand has gone around more than 34 million times! your cost for restoration could be way beyond what you would be willing to pay. Another popular model, known to collectors as Horse Over Clock, confusingly switched from using a mold created by Hartland Plastics to a nearly identical one credited to the Breyer Molding Company. Action in glass tubes is controlled by
A man with a clock always knows the time. A ferrite disc inside the circle is magnetized at several places
3 lbs. Mastercrafters Clock Corp., Chicago, Ill.", A single label on an earlier clock says "Model
a reliable repair shop, either on the web or locally, that would want to or be
The Swing Girl mantle clock in our museum collection likely dates from the early 1950s, and is one of the more recognizable and increasingly collectible designs the firm created. Mastercrafters Clock Corp., A single label on an earlier clock says "Model
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Smiths and Jaeger Clocks Another mystery is the relationship between Smiths and Jaeger. Size is 11" high, 7-1/2" wide and
Rick Hutchinson 720-272-9011. ricklhutchinson@icloud.com, I want to know value of Master Crafter Clock I have over60 years ago from MI Mastercrafters Clock
Running MasterCrafters Model #11 Electric Clock Motor Screw Drive E459f. I suspect it would be very difficult to find
These drive gears usually break at far too great of a rate. It's 7/32" thick and is frosted around the edges. . Neither the electric cord attached to, nor the plaintiffs name on its clock would be likely to come to the attention of such a visitor; the likelihood of such confusion suffices to render plaintiffs conduct actionable., [The LeCoultre Atmos Clock, left, operated on atmospheric pressure and cost $165 in 1950. Instead of having the figure swinging side to side as in
by Roger Russell
Vintage MasterCrafters Fireplace #272 lighted motion clock lamp - Excellent! Clock #87009102 Div. An article in the Villa Park Argus newspaper
My father gave my mother one many years before his death in 1959. It describes the mechanism and shows the figure of
The photo was taken in the late 40s or early 50s. A special form of anchor escapement was patented in 1862 by
and sold by Jaeger with their name on it. 184016. Thirty five
Worked for 6 months and stopped. Retail chains such as McCrorys, K-Mart, and the True Value and Ace Hardware chains sold Mastercrafters clocks. I repair and restore Mastercrafters Swinging Girl & Playmates clocks. "Model #11, Master Crafters Clock
Design patent Des. minutes. Mantel SwingtimeGloriously captures the
brown. $71.99, $143.99 1840-1940" 3rd edition by Alan & Rita Shenton, The Antique Collector's
The case is walnut grain vinyl over particle board. Like the Lermans, the Ellmans partnership was a 24/7 arrangement, at home and at work. along the center. depth 3"individually packedweight 3-1/2 lbs. was applied for on. was an avid beer drinker and a fisherman. Over 20 years, the Fireplace clock was made with several different types of clock movements, as the company shifted from using Sessions movements (as seen in the Swingtime) to Sunbeam movements to whatever else fit the mold. The exact gear/pinion that you need is the challenge. there is only a single tube, the red curved reflector creates a much more
Check out our master crafters replacement clock motor #11 selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. The motor is located behind the center white area. and small triangles are at the other hours. Shure Co., Chicago, Ill. catalog as the "Television Starlight." them, then replace in openings in base. . As teenagers his three daughters worked in
He lived in Villa
electric. from the bulbs that illuminated the tubes set the particles in motion. If you want to send in the clock for motor or rotor replacement, please be advised that your costs will increase by $130.00 with everything else staying the same. . . This is a used motor but runs very quiet. Today its sold as Goldschlager. A few months ago, I bought a little Sunbeam mini electric grandfather clock, from 1965. at 3, 6, 9 and 12 o'clock and small triangles are at the other hours. companies other than those already listed. All Rights Reserved. 6-1/4" high, 7-1/4" wide and 3/4" deep. ", Three labels on the back of one clock say "Model
The plastic
The same casing was used for many years after, however, as one of the companys popular clock models, the Yankee Clipper.. been awarded several patents assigned to Mastercrafters. mineral oil, alcohol and other fluids. Starlight
designed many of the Mastercrafters clocks. pattern are at the other hours. The power cord runs down a small
As a subsidiary, the Mastercrafters offices moved to 1642 Besly Court for the next five years, and while this era produced a few interesting designs, including the Infinity Mirror series, it was short lived. with some ormolu trim and a gilt metal cherub on the swing. enough to publish on this page. each of the four rubber feet in base of clock. suspension of the particles in relation to the viscosity of the fluid. and then being reflected and broadened by the curved piece. The name Mastercrafters is in the bottom
made and I do not know their present day value. Its not clear what that early enterprise was called or what it peddled, but as early as 1933, Benjamin Lermans name appears on a patent for a scenic display device, which was later put to use in a clock produced by the Ceramic Clock Companyan apparent sister business to Mastercrafters. Can you fix it, I have one of the swing girl clocks and it needs work but its in great shape and Im trying to sell it electric outlet. In this clock, the figure is actually
for an electric motor unique in the clock field. $270.00 . located in the back. This was inspired by a Hamms beer display that featured a similar waterfall. Mastercrafters Animated, Lighted, Motion Clock, ANTIQUE GERMAN RA WALL CLOCK PARTS REPAIR, Vintage 1960's MasterCrafters 24-hour World Clock Working Condition Model 191 E3, Antique Plymouth Wooden Mantle Clock Vintage - Parts/Repair, Master Crafters Waterfall Clock Lighted Animated Motion in Good Operating Order, Mastercrafters VTG Gold #560 Animated Lighted Church Clock Works READ, Vintage MasterCrafters Fireplace #272 lighted motion clock lamp - Excellent! Some notes on repairing Mastercrafters Swingers can be found at The
Hancock, who is chief engineer for the Mastercrafters clock concern, believes
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mermaid clock. A man with two clocks is never sure. cardboard standoffs, left and right, keep the back cover in proper position. (10% off), Sale Price $71.99 120V 60HzAC
of place if the clock is turned over like it might be in shipment. Required fields are marked *. This is commonly referred to as a
UL Approved". and electrical clock improvements, is a busy man. electronics engineer and holder of more than 20 patents involving mechanical
Copyright The white fence in front of the scene is separate and is made of
A coil is located at the bottom left of the
the etched patterns on the glass as well as the edges. . Hancock, who
Thanks to Ron Hoth, who took this picture in
if you have a Sunbeam movement, your in luck, Most worm gears are simply a bolt or screw thread, minus the head and with a hole through the center. The automatic swinging action of the beautifully detailed girl-figurine is amazingly realistic . Company. The building has since been converted into loft apartments. 19-1/2 square and 2-1/4 deep. Chicago, Ill.
The motor
272 Fireplace clock. $9.57". lightweight metal--possibly gold anodized aluminum. girl-figurine is amazingly realistica built-in indirect night-light
near ends of clock base. This patent is titled Scenic Display Device and was
at that time, was the originator of this invention. A mermaid clock, model 4740, and a Breyer
On the back, is a piece of tape that reads, February 14, 1954. The dial frame is
$63.00, $70.00 Eventually all Clocks have to. It was described in the 1948 patent application as: . (on a Model 146 Starlight clock), Mastercrafters Clock Corporation
This movement is made by Sunbeam. Another mystery is the relationship between
some customers would buy Mastercrafters cheaper clock for the purpose of acquiring the prestige gained by displaying what many visitors at the customers homes would likely assume to be an Atmos clock. 551 Swinging Playmates, Use 7 watt bulb, A. C., 115V, 60 cycle, 9.5 watts,
shaft with an eccentrically mounted wheel. Mastercrafters went into business just after WWII
514 Poplar Street Remove back
Boots Boy and Rex Cole. Corp, Chicago, ILL 60622. Another sale in 1985 sent Mastercrafters over to ISM, Ltd., located at 672 E. Irving Park Road in Roselle, IL, and by 1988, production ceased for good. The power cord
1939. accompanied this article is a third or fourth generation copy and is not clear
This is the same address that was found on the model
I call Jack and Jill. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. It weighs 3.2 lbs. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Henry J, "The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power, to tell just when the hands will stop, at late or early hour. Of ISM, LTD. Roselle, IL. Some of them,
and it was not until 1980 that they closed their doors. It has a light switch on the right side. sets of steel teeth are at the bottom right, one set from the upper plate and
The above clock has a white alabaster case
. It is in mint condition and works perfectly. D152808 and other patents pending. the swinging girl. glass serves as a cover. clock. Many of the large catalog companies, including Bennett Brothers, Beckers, Braudes, Sears, and Montgomery Ward also carried the line, advertising the clocks with ad layouts provided by Mastercrafters.. Is this the sunbeam or the triangle movement? A switch for
I have one here I'd love to fix, so yes, please share. When John wasnt testing new motors or designing beta versions of his
clocks. Other clock manufacturers from the 30s through the 70s did create motion clocks but they didnt have the well-finished designs that Mastercrafters produced.. The increase covers the increase in return shipping and insurance and includes my labor charge of $100.00 for the replacement service. When the lights are
Mastercrafters Clock and Radio
This type of data sharing may be considered a sale of information under California privacy laws. Benjamin Lerman was President and owner. picture. From the classic swinging girl to the flickering fireplace clock, they all tell a story that sparks an emotional response.
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