April 16, 2024
Jefferson Golden Helm Mystery Clock - 1954 Vintage Marked With New Motor & Cord
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You're bidding on a vintage Jefferson "Golden Helm" mantel or shelf clock - a nautical-themed variation on Jefferson's Mid-Century classic Golden Hour Mystery clock - so called because the hands seem to turn on their own with no visible gears or mechanics. In fact, the motor drives the glass face of the clock from within the pedestal, which drives the minute hand, which is tightly locked down to the glass. The hour hand operates via a weight mechanism on the back of the clock behind the hands. The innovation and elegance - the clocks are 24K gold plated - makes them highly collectible today. Unfortunately, the mechanics of the clock are also very taxing on the motor - I have installed a brand-new replacement motor and a new cord and run the clock for four days - it keeps perfect time and should continue to do so for a long time going forward. This clock is marked inside under the bottom panel with a 1954 manufacturer's date. Good overall condition - it could use a little detailing or polishing, I have left it as is rather than risk damage, as the gold plating on these clocks is easy to mess up if not cleaned properly - but nice luster and appearance as-is. Note that I threaded the new cord through the original grommet to try to keep the appearance as authentic as possible, so there is a little bit of cracking/split on this piece
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