Electrifying Time: Telechron and G. E. Clocks 1925-55 by Jim Linz


Electrifying Time: Telechron and G. E. Clocks 1925-55
Title : Electrifying Time: Telechron and G. E. Clocks 1925-55
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ISBN : 0764311905
ISBN-10 : 978-0764311901
Language : English
Format Type : Paperback
Number of Pages : 256 pages
Publication : Schiffer Publishing

Telechron and General Electric pioneered the application of machine age, art deco styling to clock designs, starting with the Paul Frankl designed Modernique. So impressive are many of the designs that over the years they have been incorrectly attributed to such designers as Gilbert Rohde, Russel Wright, and Rockwell Kent. This book sets the record straight, documenting the designers of some 175 models. Readers are introduced to such long forgotten designers as John Rainbault, Ray Patten, and Ivan Bruce whose work is often credited to the "big name" designers. Over 700

Electrifying Time: Telechron and G. E. Clocks 1925-55 Reviews

  • Old Coyote

    If you own one or Telechron or G.E. clocks, then this is absolutely a must have book. If you are simply a fan of classic electric clocks, Art Deco, or early mid twentieth century industrial design. then this book still might be of interest. This is clock

  • Thomas A. Renick

    The definitive bible on Telechron motored electric clocks which includes Revere chime clocks, General electric and Herschede. These companies all had a working relationship and used the Warren Telechron electric rotors to power the clocks. A good basic book about Electric

  • Joe

    The book contains a lot of good history on the company, the founder, and the advertising/promotion meterials. The section on the "designers" gets a little boring. The section on repairing/restoring is interesting and has some good information. There is not a lot of depth to

  • Dan F.

    Very informative book

  • Isaias Ramirez

    Great information and wonderful color pics of nearly every model! Love this book!

  • Coronet Blue

    This is a well done book with tons of photos and lots of literature and obscure facts on Warren Telechron. The only thing I found a little dissapointing was the clocks themselves. A few are fabulous, scarce and expensive but the majority are rather conservative and dull.

  • MasterBlaster

    This is a rare print resource for Telechron collectors. The quality of the materials is above that of other collector books I've purchased, well worth the purchase price.

  • John M Lorenz

    For Telechron clock enthusiasts, this book is well organized with an extensive listing of clocks made during Warren Telechron production years. Excellent pictures and documentation. For the enthusiast well worth the purchase price.