Summary
Electric mantel clock, bakelite case, 'Modern Electric', made by Rosenblatt Bros, Carlton, Victoria, Australia, circa 1933.
David Rosenblatt migrated from Poland in 1929, bringing his plant of automatic lathes and precision gear-cutting tools, and establishing a precision engineering business in Melbourne. His son, Binem Pesach Rosenblatt, was responsible for the design and construction of the clock.
Physical Description
Electric movement in a round bakelite case supported by square stands on each side. Dial has a figure of a man above 6, black hands, and black arabic numerals. Brass sweep second hand with crescent. Electric synchronous movement. Includes electric cord and plug.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Bequest from Mr John Askew, 03 Jul 1935
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Manufacturer
Rosenblatt Bros, Lygon Street, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1933
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Designer
Binem Pesach Rosenblatt - Rosenblatt Brothers, Carlton, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1933
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Inscriptions
Brass dial is marked 'Modern Electric' and 'Made in Australia'.
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Overall Dimensions
23 cm (Length), 9 cm (Width), 14 cm (Height)
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