Neon clocks - the glowing tradition
The neon signboards were made in France during the early 20th century. In was introduced in the USA only in the year 1923. However, the neon clocks then called Aztec neon wall were made for the bars, offices or shops only in the late 1930's. The Electric Neon Clock CO of Cleveland manufactured variety of designs and styles. The wall clock was made in various combinations of hues and used green and blue neon. The most popular clock face was black with light blue trimmings... The neon clocks have dazzling chrome, heavy-duty electric motors and glass.
Why Neon Wall Clocks?
The neon clocks with the company's logos and graphics are custom designed and are very popular to campaign an event. Even long after the campaign program has ended these neon cloaks can be displayed to give publicity. These neon wall clocks can be used for visual branding and as an advertising medium.
Neon clocks--features
A medium sized neon clock can be a wonderful addition to any room. They blend with any décor. The neon clocks remind the age of jukeboxes, jazz and art deco. The neon clock gives a vintage tone to any room they are placed. The main feature of neon clocks is that they have neon lighting, which is luminous. The most popular and attractive design is the one that features two neon rings, a outer ring and an inner ringer around the clock face. The dial and numerical of these clocks are simple. The neon timepieces are featured as interior decorating features and they recall the jukeboxes and diner of 1950s.The neon clocks display a soft and energy efficient glow that highlights the logo on the face of the clock. The neon tubes are replaceable and lasts upto 12 years even when burned 24 hours a day.
Coke Bottle Cap Clock:
This neon clock is the authentic reproduction of a classic 1950s design. The clock glass is scratch resistant and easy to clean. The neon can be turned on or off while clock keeps running. They are hand made and the electric movement is 110-volt. The clock case is aluminum with powder-coated finish. They price ranges from $300 onwards.
Billard Ball clock:
In this type of neon clock the clock has small pool balls in the place of numericals. This is illuminated with a neon bulb that is built into the frame. The hour hand is triangle, the minute hand is a pool cue and the second hand is a cue ball.
There is a wide array of neon clocks that recalls the designs and styles of 1950s and 1960s. The "Ford Cobra neon clock"," Last Chance Garage", "Harley Davidson," "Nascar " is some of the popular varieties
Airplane Clock
A clock is generally taken to mean a device to show the time of day or night. However, a clocking device may be any instrument that registers a given condition such as the temperature of a place or clocking the revolutions per minute of a machine.
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Hermle clocks:
Have you ever wondered about the history of clocks and timepieces? What most of us know is that in the yester years you had to wind the clock with a key and now the put one or two batteries to operate the clock. Heard of Hermle clocks? They are the...
Martini clocks -the cocktail clock
Martini reminds of martini cocktail and James Bond movies. Martini is a cold cocktail drunk from a conical glass with long stem and a round bottom. It is advisable to hold the glass by the stem so the warmth of hand does not warm up the drink. The...