Art Deco Postal Telegraph Clock c.1930 Sofas Marks on the helmet

Marks on the helmet

Model A incorporates several unusual design features

Born in Minsk

Bertoia’s career began in the 1930s as a student at the Cranbrook Academy of Art

A large painted

Art Deco Postal Telegraph Clock c.1930 Sofas Marks on the helmetABOUT An Art Deco "Postal Telegraph Synchronous Electric Time" clock with a painted metal body, glass front with chrome rim, black lettering with a red second hand. The clock needs to be rewired and currently does not work. CREATOR Hammond Industries. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1930 1939. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Glass. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Needs rewiring. Loss of paint, some rust and some pitting of the chrome.