Lot 0369

Wonder Clock. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930.

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Wonder Clock. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930.

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Wonder Clock. Los Angeles: F.G. Thayer, ca. 1930. Cleverly designed wooden clock in a box (5 ¾ x 3 x 1") allows the prediction of the exact hour to which the spectator has set the hand, even though the dial is covered with a sliding door. Minor chip to one corner; very good overall.