National Phonograph Co. Paper Weight Desk Clock

[RodPickett]

I've had this for a number of years but have no information on it's background.  I thought I would post it here for comment.

 

It is slightly larger in diameter than a soda can.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Roaring20s]

Rod,

Please show a photo of the back of the clock and a sharp close-up of the Edison logo

Have you ever opened it, to identify the movement and its markings?

 

My searches have not found anything of use for "chatwood" plus ...

antique

clock

edison

novelty or novelties

phonograph or phono

music

dealer

advertising

talking machine

 

... or with smaller businesses that may also carry phonograph

jeweler

optician

chemist

druggist 

 

James.

[RodPickett]

James,

 

Photos added.  Like you, I have not found any additional data.  I've never had the back opened.  It does wind, but does not operate.

 

 

[Roaring20s]

That's a great mystery item!

 

It has a very good look to it. I'd like to see Chatwood somehow relate.

 

I think the printing technique is Flexography. It was around during this time period. The way the ink looks to have an outline and pools to the center is a trait for this method. 

 

That's all I got.

 

James.

[Tinfoilphono]

I wish I knew more about it. I know that the late Allen Koenigsberg had one. Perhaps it will be auctioned next year with the rest of his collection.