Overview
This is a nostalgic workshop wall clock designed to mimic a circular saw blade, featuring the iconic Sears, Roebuck and Co. globe logo and the Craftsman 'Greatest Name in Tools' slogan.
Preliminary identification
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Overview
This is a nostalgic workshop wall clock designed to mimic a circular saw blade, featuring the iconic Sears, Roebuck and Co. globe logo and the Craftsman 'Greatest Name in Tools' slogan.
Story
In 1927, Sears, Roebuck and Co. paid a mere $500 to acquire the 'Craftsman' brand name, a move that would eventually define American hardware for nearly a century. This clock was created as a tribute to that legacy, capturing the rugged aesthetic of the woodshop for the modern hobbyist.
Maker / Origin
The Craftsman brand became a household name under the leadership of Arthur Barrows, who transformed it into a gold standard by offering a lifetime warranty—a revolutionary concept at the time.
Condition & Value
The clock face appears to be in good condition with minimal scratching to the brushed metal surface. The hands are intact, though the red second hand shows slight fading typical of age. As a quartz-driven piece, its value is highest when in confirmed working order.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Regional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375