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Darche Mfg. Co. Flashlight Electric Alarm Bank Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]CA$200 – CA$300[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Miller & Miller Auctions Ltd.[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]CA$425[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]Mar 25, 2023[/restrict]

American. 1910s. Nickel Plated. A multi-accessory clock featuring an alarm, bank and originally a flashlight function. Embossed on the surround above the dial. Patent stamped beneath the dial. Also stamped on top and bottom, reverse. Originally included a wired flashlight which has since become detached and is missing. Minor surface oxidation. This clock was running at the time of cataloguing, but its service history is unknown. From the Skip Kerr Collection. 8"H X 12.5"W X 5.5"D.

Darche “Flashlight” Electric alarm clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$100 – $150[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Schmidt's Antiques Inc. Since 1911[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$50[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Oct 08, 2016[/restrict]

An early 20th century Darche “Flashlight” Electric alarm bank and clock. 30-hour spring wound time only movement with electric alarm bell, light and exterior off/on switch. Metal case with molded base. Re-painted Black with some wear. Running when cataloged. 8″ high.

Condition

Re-painted Black with some wear. Running when cataloged.

Darche Battery Operated Flashlight Alarm Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$30 – $150[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$90[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Jul 27, 2011[/restrict]

Darche Battery Operated Flashlight Alarm Clock: marked paper dial with 12 hour alarm; case marked “Made by Darche Mfg. Co. Chicago”; one side of case is a battery box and alarm, the other is a place to put out matches. Not working.

(Dial stained, case finish rough; bottom box on battery side is loose.)

8 1/2″

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Darche Battery Operated Searchlight Alarm Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$30 – $150[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$70[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – Jul 27, 2011[/restrict]

Darche Battery Operated searchlight Alarm Clock: marked paper dial with 12 hour alarm; “Searchlight Electric Alarm Clock” on the battery box. Not working.

(Dial yellowed, case wear.)

8 1/2″

Darche Electric Co. Alarm Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$100 – $1,000[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Tom Harris Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$30[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]7:00 AM – Jan 06, 2010[/restrict]

Darche Electric Co. Alarm Clock: in an oak case with mirrored door and good interior label. The clock has a fixed key winder and 4″ paper dial.

(Not running, wiring needs work. Paper dial has tattered edges.)

17 1/4″ tall

Darche Battery Clock, Unique Electric Alarm Clock

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$400 – $600[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Cottone Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$125[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]8:00 AM – May 18, 2013[/restrict]

Darche Battery Clock, Unique Electric Alarm Clock. Oak & walnut case, original finish. Original painted paper dial. Original mirror. Original label. Ht. 17″. A Private Midwest Collection.

A RARE DARCHE MFG ELECTRIC QUACK MEDICAL DEVICE CLOCK

Estimate:: [restrict paid=ture]$150 – $250[/restrict]

Auctioneer:: [restrict paid=ture]Soulis Auctions[/restrict]

Sold Price:: [restrict paid=ture]$100[/restrict]

Sold Date:: [restrict paid=ture]9:00 AM – Apr 17, 2016[/restrict]

This device captures the mind set towards and understanding of electricity in early the days of its commercial applications. Through a number of switching options on the base in front of the clock dial, one could ring a call bell, turn on a light over the clock dial or deliver an electric shock to themselves or a loved one for medical reasons. Each square tower on either end would house a dry cell battery. For the night light or call bell, the owner could press a button on the end of the wooden knob on the cloth wrapped cord you see in the pictures. With a simple change of the front switch, current could be channeled to the coil seen on the left side and through some no longer present connectors, a mild current could be administered to ailing body parts of the body for some health giving electrotherapy. The alarm clock was still spring driven. Manufactured by Darche Mfg circa 1910. Measures 8 x 12.5 x 5.5 inches.

Condition

The clock is wound tight not running, all other elements are intact and in good condition retaining the original black japanned paint. Corrosion on the bell as shown.