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« on: February 03, 2013, 10:23:47 pm »

Hi, guys.  I picked up this neon clock not too long ago and was looking for some information on manufacturer, year, etc.  There are no identifying marks or tags. 

Also, unlike some other vintage clocks I've seen, there is no pull string to turn the neon on and off.  What the best way to display this without keeping the neon on all the time?







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« Reply #1 on: February 04, 2013, 09:42:04 am »

You will have to open it up and separate the clock wires from the neon transformer and add your own switch.you may have to get a toggle switch and drill a 1/4 hole in body to stick it thru.
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« Reply #2 on: February 04, 2013, 08:56:06 pm »

thats an awesome clock looks cool.i agree with cohamer add a switch you can still get a pull toggle switch, rob one from the celing fan jk lol
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« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2013, 10:59:36 pm »

It looks to me like it should have an advertising display ring that would cover the neon(lit by the neon). I think there's one on ebay right now. Belfast Spring Water or Sparkling Spring Water maybe.
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« Reply #4 on: February 04, 2013, 11:18:10 pm »

cool clock love neon!
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« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2013, 10:17:04 am »

Thanks for the info, guys.  I'll look into adding a switch. 

Any idea about what company might have manufactured this clock?  I've looked around on the below site, but can't seem to find a match:

http://www.neonclock.org/pages/manuf.htm
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« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2013, 10:26:19 am »

My guess is Glo-Dial.  I agree with Tom, it seems tobe missing the outer advertising  ring.
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« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2013, 10:32:49 am »

You might be right.  This one looks pretty similar (numbering style, exterior shape and finish, etc.) and has a Glo-Dial tag:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121015998513?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

My guess is Glo-Dial. 
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