![]() ![]() The width is 20 inches, which is twice that of most other master clocks. This is due mostly to the 5/8 inch thick Oak case (the backboard however is made from 5 ply to avoid warping). The clock itself stands a mighty 64 inches, or 5 foot 4 inches, tall (1.625m) and is not unsurprisingly rather heavy. However these records do not appear to be valid for the European made clocks. ![]() ![]() This means that if this clock had been made for the American market it would have been an easy job to date it exactly, as IBM have a website devoted to their early clocks and time recorders etc, which lists the serial numbers against the years of manufacture. The ITR company was actually part of IBM when this clock was made. This particular clock was probably made in the late 1930's or early 1940's as soon after the dial face changed to a more conventional style, whilst the cases were given the Art Deco style. The one thing everyone looks at on a clock is always the face and I have always considered that the early ITR clocks possess the most stylish face of all, thanks to the combination of very slender hands and the distinctive 'font' that is used. I recently acquired this one after having looked for this particular model for quiet a while. ITR, or International Time Recorders to give their full name, made some truly beautiful examples of Master Clocks. ![]()
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