Summary
Mantel alarm clock with white plastic case. Dial is painted with scene of red riding hood and wolf in woods. The wolf holds a stick which beats the balance. The alarm plays the tune 'Who's afraid of the big bad wolf' by means of a steel comb activated by pins on a brass cylinder.
Manufactured by Smiths English Clocks Ltd, 1952.
Physical Description
Mantel clock, white plastic case. Dial is painted with scene of red riding hood and wolf in woods. White arabic numerals, black hands for time, and a short copper hand for alarm. Spring wound; lever escapement.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase
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Manufacturer
Smiths English Clocks Ltd, London, Cricklewood, England, Great Britain, 1952
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Inscriptions
Dial is marked 'Smiths Music Call' and 'Made in Great Britain'. Back of case marked 'Smiths English Clocks Limited, Made in England'.
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Overall Dimensions
20 cm (Length), 6 cm (Width), 14 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Alarm Clocks, Chiming & Musical Clocks, Mantel Clocks, Horology