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Winchester Advertising Wall Clock

Partially verified

This regulator wall clock is attributed to the Sessions Clock Company, located in Forestville, Connecticut, and dates to approximately 1920. The timepiece serves as a promotional advertising piece for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. of New Haven, Connecticut. Constructed from oak stained to a walnut finish, the clock measures 28 inches in height and 17 inches in width. It features a 12-inch diameter dial containing the Winchester trademark, various slogans regarding guns and cartridges, and the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. name. The upper portion holds the clock face behind a brass bezel, while the lower section features a pendulum door with reverse-painted gold borders and a central red Winchester "W" emblem. This clock identifies as a specialized advertising instrument, combining standard mechanical timekeeping with commercial branding intended for display in professional or retail settings.

A front-facing view of the Winchester advertising wall clock, showing the octagonal case, the branded clock face, and the pendulum door with the red 'W' logo.
A front-facing view of the Winchester advertising wall clock, showing the octagonal case, the branded clock face, and the pendulum door with the red 'W' logo. — Poulin Antiques & Auctions / Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Clock · Regulator wall clock
Maker / attribution
Sessions Clock Company
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
206536726
Source-reported date
circa 1920
Source-reported place
United States

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case Construction and Design

The clock is housed in a regulator-style frame measuring 28 inches in height and 17 inches in width. The structure is fabricated from oak, which has been finished with a walnut stain. The upper housing follows an octagonal form that protects the 12-inch diameter clock face, which is secured behind a circular brass bezel.

Below the main clock dial is a pendulum door. This section is fitted with a glass pane that features decorative reverse-painted gold double borders. A red, stylized Winchester "W" emblem is centered on this lower panel, serving as a visual link to the branding on the dial above.

Evidence for this section
  • “Clock body is comprised of oak, stained walnut.”
  • “Measuring 28" from top to bottom and 17" wide”
  • “Glass pendulum door pane exhibits reverse painted decorative double gold borders, with a red stylized Winchester "W" embellishment”

Dial and Branding

The clock face functions as an advertising medium for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. It carries the inscription "ASK FOR" above the Winchester trademark logo, followed by the promotional text "GUNS AND CARTRIDGES/ MADE FOR ALL KINDS OF SHOOTING." A box containing the "W" brand and the phrase "Sold by All Firearms Dealers" is also present on the face.

The lower portion of the dial includes the company name and location, stating "WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co./ NEW HAVEN CONN USA."

Evidence for this section
  • “The clock face is marked "ASK FOR" above the Winchester trademark logo”
  • “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS Co./ NEW HAVEN CONN USA”

Manufacturing Attribution

The clock is identified as a product of the Sessions Clock Company, based in Forestville, Connecticut. This attribution is supported by historical references to the manufacturer's output during the 1920s.

While the record attributes the production to Sessions, the listing notes that independent verification of the type is still required. The provenance and specific commission details remain unlisted in the provided source materials.

Evidence for this section
  • “Regulator clock mfg. by the Sessions Clock Company in Forestville, Connecticut circa 1920.”
  • “Independent confirmation of type attribution and auction-house statements remains research required.”

Open research questions

  • Are there original catalog entries for this specific Winchester advertising model?
  • Did the Sessions Clock Company maintain a specific contract to produce clocks for the Winchester Repeating Arms Co.?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Winchester Advertising Wall Clock
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerSessions Clock Company“mfg. by the Sessions Clock Company in Forestville, Connecticut”
Datecirca 1920“circa 1920”
MaterialsOak and stained walnut“Clock body is comprised of oak, stained walnut.”
Height28 inches“28" from top to bottom”
Width17 inches“17" wide”
Dial Diameter12 inches“face measuring 12" in diameter”
MarkingsWinchester branding and slogans“The clock face is marked "ASK FOR" above the Winchester trademark logo and "GUNS AND CARTRIDGES/ MADE FOR ALL KINDS OF SHOOTING”

Visible details

  • Octagonal upper housing for the clock face
  • Brass bezel framing the glass dial cover
  • Reverse-painted decorative details on the pendulum door
  • Prominent red Winchester logo on the lower glass panel

Research qualifications

  • Type attribution requires independent confirmation
  • Status as a commercial advertising piece makes original manufacture versus later modifications a subject for research

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

WINCHESTER ADVERTISING WALL CLOCK

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record b654783f24

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