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1950's MASTERCRAFTERS Swinging Playmates # 551 Animated Lighted Bakelite Clock

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 Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Vintage Working 1950's Mastercrafters #551 "Swinging Playmates" Animated Lighted Bakelite Mantel Shelf Clock, Made by the Mastercrafters and Radio Company of Chicago Illinois USA. This Has an Electric Clock Movement, Made by the Sessions Clock Company, That Sets From the Rear. This is an Animated Clock and When The Clock is Plugged in The Children on The Swings Move back and Forth, Very Unique!!! There is a Switch to Turn the Light on in the Lower Section to Illuminate the Swinging Kids. This is an Early Mastercrafters Clock in The Animated Clock Series. The Case is a Bakelite Case and Measures approx. 10 3/4" x 7 1/2" x 5". This is in Working Condition, But Has Not Been Serviced or Tested Long Term, Sold As Found! SEE VIDEO! This is in Good Cosmetic Condition As Pictured, Condition as Pictured!!! Don't pass this one up! This is Estate Fresh, Sold As Found. Due to the Delicate Nature of these Old Clocks, I am Selling This "As Is" with NO RESERVE.




 Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Vintage Working 1950's Mastercrafters #551 "Swinging Playmates" Animated Lighted Bakelite Mantel Shelf Clock, Made by the Mastercrafters and Radio Company of Chicago Illinois USA. This Has an Electric Clock Movement, Made by the Sessions Clock Company, That Sets From the Rear. This is an Animated Clock and When The Clock is Plugged in The Children on The Swings Move back and Forth, Very Unique!!! There is a Switch to Turn the Light on in the Lower Section to Illuminate the Swinging Kids. This is an Early Mastercrafters Clock in The Animated Clock Series. The Case is a Bakelite Case and Measures approx. 10 3/4" x 7 1/2" x 5". This is in Working Condition, But Has Not Been Serviced or Tested Long Term, Sold As Found! SEE VIDEO! This is in Good Co
Style Vintage/Retro
Material Bakelite
Power Source Electrical
Year Manufactured 1950
Vintage Yes
Original/Reproduction Original
Character Animated Children on Swings , Boy and Girl on Swing
Country/Region of Manufacture United States
Theme Animated Children on Swings
Department Girls
Type Novelty Animated Lighted Mantel Shelf Clock
Room Any Room
Finish Bakelite
Working Yes!
Time Period Manufactured 1950-1959
Brand Mastercrafters and radio Company Chicago Illinois USA
Item Width 7 1/2" Wide
Frame Material Bakelite
Movement Electric Plug In
Antique Yes
Number Type Arabic Numerals
Animated Feature The Kids on Swings Move Back and Forth as the Clock Keeps Time
Signed Yes
Era Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Model No. Swinging Playmates
Item Height 10 3/4" Tall
Origin USA
Movement Maker Sessions Clock Company USA
Display Type Analog
Features Animated
Color Brown
Design Style MCM Mid Century Modern Vintage Retro Modernist 1950's
Shape Rectangle
Chime Sequence None