The Sunbeam Beer Barrel Alarm Flip Clock

The Beer Barrel flip clock, evidently model (catalogue number) 85-115 is a bit of a mystery. You won't find many (or any online) and it comes with no explanation. It's just a flip clock .... that looks like a tapped wooden beer barrel.

The clock is an alarm flip clock and by the looks of the internals, was a relatively early flip clock (due to the presence of a neon glow bulb.

What can you say? It's designed well - it looks like what it's supposed to be. Disassembly reveals a plastic clock that is sturdy, quiet and keeps time well.

This is one of those clocks that we'll be hoping someone gives us more information about in the future.


Clock Details (from the label)
Name: Sunbeam Electric Clock
Model: Cat. No. 85-115
Power: 120 Volts AC 60Hz 4 watts
Other: Service Number SN85-11G
Manufacturer: Sunbeam Corporation Chicago ILL
Made in Japan

See the Forum Post for a video of the clock and to comment.