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Old Jul 28, 2023 | 01:03 PM
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1930s OLDSMOBILE Accessory Dash Clock

Does anyone know what exact year this clock is.. I see there were already dash clocks ..but this was mounted on either the dash of window center post..
Made by Waltham..






Old Jul 28, 2023 | 07:35 PM
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I had a 1948 model 66 and the wheel covers had a similar shield design, not sure how long they had been using it or whether it was a post-war thing.

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Old Jul 28, 2023 | 07:42 PM
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I found this info someplace on the interweb, not sure of it's accuracy but it might help.

Old Jul 29, 2023 | 06:17 AM
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I don't know what year it is either but I'd like a chance to buy it should you decide to sell. Add it to my collection - Thanks - Chris
Old Jul 29, 2023 | 11:53 AM
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Thanks fellas for all the information.. I wonder if theres a catalog out there from the 30s.. Ive looked at Accessory booklets from 1936.. but dont see any type of advertisement for the dash clock.. just the "In Dash Clock" that was available at the factory.. but not this style for mounting on the windshield garnish or top of dash.. Pretty cool piece though.. Needs a glass crystal glass cut for the face.. It doesnt click.. but then again.. I havent checked to see if it just needs a little oil... and some help.. More to follow..

Thank you all again...
Valentine Sr.
Old Jul 29, 2023 | 04:47 PM
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Oldsmobile’s “Winged Spur” Crest

By 1929, Oldsmobile had already been in existence for more than three decades, and the company decided it was time for a new crest that was symbolic of Oldsmobile and the important place it occupied in the automotive industry.
According to the story that went with this 1929 headline, each element of the crest depicted, in the language of heraldry, some characteristic of the company:
“Centered in the shield is a winged spur. This symbol of fleetness represents the harnessing of horsepower and the development of transportation to its present efficiency. The role of the Oldsmobile in this development has been so outstanding that the prominence of the winged spur is well deserved.
Under the spur and superimposed on the gold field are three acorns. These represent the historical position of Oldsmobile, the first company to introduce quantity production methods and from which the automotive industry branched out and grew to its present foremost position.
Oak leaves form a decorative background around the top of the shield. These symbols of strength and sturdiness are symbolic of the industry as well as of the strength of Oldsmobile and its parent corporation, General Motors.
Centered above all is the lamp of knowledge, depicting the brain and research power at the command of this veteran company. The flame of this lamp represents the continuous research work being conducted by Oldsmobile engineers and the additional facilities afforded them by the General Motors’ proving ground, General Motors’ research laboratories and their staffs of experts.
At each side of the lamp of knowledge are a micrometer and a triangle. This modern touch tells the story of exactness and precision methods. They also represent the spirit of craftsmanship which impelled the Oldsmobile workmen to originate and take as their creed, the motto, ‘Anything short of my best is not acceptable.'”
Old Jul 29, 2023 | 05:04 PM
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There are people around that can restore the clock. If nothing else the bezel could be restored and a new movement may be able to put behind it. Post your question here https://mb.nawcc.org/ , I'm sure someone there can help you.
Old Jul 29, 2023 | 06:06 PM
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