Clock Name: Caslon 201
Common Name: The Caslon Digital Electric Desk Clock
Brand: Caslon
Model Number: 201
Type: Digital Clock
Manufacturer: Copal
Country of Manufature: Japan
Year of release: 1966 (seen in print advertising from 1966-1973)
Imported by: Ropat, Box 2662, Culver City, CA.
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Power Source: AC 120V 60Hz
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Lighting: Neon glow lamp.
Colors: White, Black, Brown, Dark Gray, Red, Blue.
Features: 12 or 24 hour versions, nylon gears, Cyclolac case (billed as "same as used for telephone"), "soft lighting."
This clock is one of the first marketed in the United States.
Qualities: very sturdy case, know to work for years without service
Problems: front is glass - can break if dropped.
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References:
1. The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), 11 Dec 1966, Sun, Page 72 [view ad]
2. The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California), 19 Sep 1967, Tue, Page 36 [view ad]
3. Pasadena Independent (Pasadena, California), 05 Jun 1968, Wed, Page 3 [view ad]
4. The Portsmouth Herald (Portsmouth, New Hampshire), 03 Nov 1969, Mon, Page 23 [view ad]
5. Chicago Tribune (Chicago, Illinois), 09 Sep 1969, Tue, Page 15 [view ad]
6. Lansing State Journal (Lansing, Michigan), 06 Jul 1969, Sun, Page 106 [view ad]
7. Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona), 22 Sep 1970, Tue, Page 3 [view ad]
8. San Antonio Express (San Antonio, Texas), 23 Dec 1970, Wed, Page 7 [view ad]
9. Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona)31 Aug 1971, Tue, Page 10 [view ad]
10. Arizona Daily Star (Tucson, Arizona), 09 Jan 1973, Tue, Page 30 [view ad]
Contributors: Mackey
Credits: photo by RedRiverAntiques
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- Published: June 3, 2017, 06:47 PM
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