Description

This was the first of all the Jefferson Electric clocks to be manufactured. Jefferson later built other models but the Golden Hour was the most popular. The Golden Hour clock remained in production essentially unchanged until the clock division closed in August 1991, a time period of almost 41 years for this single model. About two million of these were sold over the years.Because of the weight and color of the clock, it could be thought of as being made of brass. However, the ring and base are made of a cast zinc alloy. They are plated with pure 24-karat gold. The dial frame ring has raised numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o'clock as well as raised radial lines at the other hours. Production began with luminescent paint in the numerals and lines of the hands. The hour and minute hands also had luminescent paint. The luminescent material is actually radium paint and is still radioactive but now glow very little or not at all in the dark. However, the radium is still active and has a half-life of 1600 years. Later Golden Hour versions do not have painted luminescent areas. Luminescent paint has been found on Golden Hours as late as 1965.   This one is in fine Working condition and was packed in its original box from Jefferson Electronics.

Condition

Please note all items are "as-is where-is"

Measurement

Dimensions are 8-7/8" high and 4-1/2" deep. The outside diameter of the outer ring is 7-7/16". Weight is 2.3 lbs. 

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