George Nelson clock

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rockybird

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14/10/2008 10:59 pm

I am looking at a GN HM spool clock. It has a double A battery in the back and the 2239 serial no. The original sticker is on the front. Before I splurge on this beautiful clock, I am wondering if battery-operated means that this clock is newer and therefore worth less? This is a lot of money for me to spend, and I dont want to make a mistake! Thanks so much for any advice.

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barrympls

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15/10/2008 4:14 am

This clock was
available three ways; electric, battery and 8-day wind.
But the vintage battery pack would've been made for a C battery, so it looks like your clock had a new motor put in.
Depending on the price, get it!
Whenever I buy a vintage clock, if it doesn't work, I take it in for repair and my guy will replace the non-working motor, so don't worry 'bout it.
The only issue, if it's being sold as original vintage with a working vintage motor, then that might not be kosher.

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rockybird

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15/10/2008 9:01 am

thanks barry!
I was incorrect...it has a C battery. It looked like a AA in the picture, but his email states C. But he is asking close to 1k. I think that is too much for this clock? It is beautiful though!

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