OVWCCC June 2025 - Early Canadian Electric Mantle Clocks

Scheduled Presentation

Early Canadian Electric Mantel Clocks

Allan Symons - The Canadian Clock Museum

By the 1920s, electricity was becoming available to more families in eastern North America. Some companies were developing electric models of mantel clocks. The apparent advantage of electric models was that the owner did not have to wind up the springs every week. But the equally obvious disadvantage was that electric clocks stopped when the power went off. Back then, power outages were commonplace. Spring-driven clocks kept on ticking!

By 1932, several Canadian companies were making electric mantel clocks. For the presentation, examples from Canadian General Electric, the Sangamo Company, and the Hammond Company of Canada, all in Toronto, and the Western Clock Company in Peterborough will be provided. The traditional Canadian makers of spring-driven mantel clocks – Pequegnat, Walter Clocks, and the Blackforest Clock Company (Toronto) – did not bring electric versions to the market.

Mart

There will be the usual mart where members offer items for sale. Please bring your unwanted items to sell.

Meeting Location

The Top Generation Club in Ramsayville.  Click here for the location and directions.