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Desk clock with perpetual calendar

Front view of a calendar showing the clock face and date. Side view of a calendar showing the metal stand. Rear view of a calendar showing the metal back panel. Rear view of a calendar showing the metal back panel. Front view of a calendar showing the imitation horn panel.
Front view of a calendar showing the clock face and date. Side view of a calendar showing the metal stand. Rear view of a calendar showing the metal back panel. Rear view of a calendar showing the metal back panel. Front view of a calendar showing the imitation horn panel.

Classification

Description

A mechanical desk clock, circa 1930s, with a rectangular frame, circular clock face and windows showing the date and month. The front panel is made of thermoformed cellulose nitrate or cellulose acetate and has an impressed pattern made to resemble horn. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
A N

Inscriptions

inscribed: "MODELE DEPOSE AN PARIS MADE IN FRANCE" (rear)

Object number

PHSL : 369

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

France

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
CA
cellulose acetate
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
96mm
Height
137mm

Colour

colourless
gold