Kal Klok 1930 Art Deco Red Rotary Alarm Calendar Date RARE! Original chinese red paint — not repainted. The watch uses a Western (westcox) mechanism. Western Patent Dates are on the top under the dial. Three patent codes, 1563431, 1709146, 1848520. Note, The mechanism will only run for a short duration when you lift it up and lightly shake. This unit will require some service if you want it operating condition. The Day of Week, Month and Are fully manual as designed, and you adjust them using the back pull up rod and turning. You life it to align with each rotary dial to make the change. This works as designed. A unique deco clock that combines 4 features – Time (via winding) Alarm (turn knob under dome), Date Month and Day of week withe manual adjust system. The clock weighs 2lb 4oz. Marketed as the Kal Klok, this rotary calendar clock was designed by Herbert W. Lamport and patented in July 1938. It has a cast metal case and chinese red paint in the wrinkle style. Winding/setting knobs for alarm and time are concealed under the hinged domed lid. The upper opening in the clock case displays the time on a rotating tape measure-like dial. Windows below display the month, day, and date. The three calendar dials are manually set (not operated by clock movement) using a knob on the back of the clock case. Height, 5 1/2 in. X 5 3/8 in. Key wound 30-hour movement. Although this looks like a Lux Clock Mfg. Rotary clock, it was not made by Lux. The three patent nos. On the Kal-Klok pertain to the movement only, and all are assigned to the Western Clock Co. The Kal Klok wasn’t manufactured by Westclox either, but probably by the Howard Clock Corp. Howard was owned by Joseph C. Morris and Jim I. Silvers, who are listed as assignees on Lamport’s Kal-Klok patent. The Kal-Klok was available in ivory, bronze, and Chinese red finishes. The item “Kal Klok Red circa 1930’s Art Deco Rotary Alarm Calendar Date RARE” is in sale since Friday, December 01, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Clocks\Vintage (1930-69)\Shelf, Mantel”. The seller is “treasureroad” and is located in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Austria, New Zealand.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States