Telechron Model 7F53 "Telebell"
Telechron Model 7F53 "Telebell"
This is the Telechron model 7F53 alarm clock, which they called the "Telebell".  This clock was made between 1933 and 1936, and was unusual in that the alarm on-off button was on top, rather than out the back.  I know of no other Telechron/GE clock of this period that was so configured.  This clock cost $5.95 when new.

There were a number of variations on the Telebell.  The one above has an aluminum (nickel silver?) case with a black Bakelite base.  The one below has a lacquered brass case.  These clocks are most often seen with a black base.  They were also available with Plaskon bases in white, red, or green.  

Telechron Model 7F53 "Telebell"
Telechron Model 7F53 "Telebell"
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