Clock recording device used by pigeon flyers for validating flying times by birds in competition. Manufactured in Belgium, no date, ca 1930's - 1940's
Entry/Object ID
2005.085.0001
Description
Clock recording device used by pigeon flyers for validating flying times by birds in competition. Manufactured in Belgium, no date, ca 1930's - 1940's; ink stamp inside lid for G.B. Gombaro & Son, Watchmaker & Jeweler, Union City, New Jersey plus pencil markings next to it: 7/53, 9/58 which are presumed to be dates in 1953 and 1958 that the mechanism was serviced and/or calibrated.
Used by Vinny Torre as part of activities of the Hudson County Homing Pigeon Club, Hoboken.
Oak wood case with hinged lid, 8-1/2" wide x 6-3/4" deep x 5-1/4" high plus handle. Front has locking mechanism with holes for a security seal to be attached; crank handle for operating printing mechanism; right side opening for access to a metal tray. Various exterior metal fittings plus round glass windows in the lid top and in the bottom. Interior has mechanism with manufacturer's plate; includes printing ribbon. Lacking the interior clock that would have been mounted to have been viewed through the lid top. The clock is present in the bottom window.
Acquisition
Accession
2005.085
Source or Donor
Torre, Vincent
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Gift of Vincent Torre
Made/Created
Date made
1930 - 1960
Notes
Date: 1930-1960
General Notes
Note
Display Value: Good
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2005-12-05