Name/Title
Neptune Beach prize sailing ship clock, late 1930sEntry/Object ID
1987.86.1Description
Acc. No. 87.86.1
Subject Category: Beaches, Neptune Beach
Date or Period: C. late 1930's
Object: Clock
Description: Electric clock in the form of a three masted sailing ship (nickel plated sails & trim) with a mahogany stained hull. Clock works manufactured by the United clock Corp, Brooklyn, N.Y. The clock also serves as a night light as faceted red & green colored plastic jewels can be illuminated (indicating the bow & stern).
Size: H-16 1/2 x W-19 1/2 inches.
History of Object:
Unusual electric clock in the form of an old time sailing ship won by the donor at Neptune Beach amusement park, Alameda.
Acquired from:
Wm. R. Geraghty
Date: 11-07-1987Interpretative Labels
Label
Neptune Beach Memorabilia
In a game of chance, you might win a Kewpie Doll, a clock in a ship, a teapot, or a sugar bowl. The Neptune Palace Theater held contests on Thursday and Sunday nights. The grand prize was this Bucket of Cash! The trophies and medals here were won at swimming competitions in the pool. Leo Purcell, whose name is on one of the trophies, later established his own bathing resort. Purcell's Plunge opened in 1936 and closed in 1961.
