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Description
Vintage Pennwood Numechron flip clock featuring the “First Orbit – Feb. 20, 1962 – Col. John H. Glenn” commemorative emblem.
Badge commemorates NASA’s Mercury-Atlas 6 (MA-6) mission, better known as Friendship 7.
Mission details:
* Mission: Mercury-Atlas 6 (Friendship 7)
* Astronaut: Colonel John H. Glenn Jr.
* Launch Date: February 20, 1962
* Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, Florida
* Historic Achievement: First American to orbit the Earth.
* Orbits: 3
* Mission Duration: 4 hours, 55 minutes, 23 seconds
* Splashdown: Atlantic Ocean near the Bahamas
Your clock was made to celebrate that achievement. The front badge reading “FIRST ORBIT – Feb. 20, 1962 – Col. John H. Glenn” ties it directly to Glenn’s historic flight.
This classic Space Age electric flip clock is in working condition. The flip mechanism advances properly and keeps running when plugged in. Original brown case with vintage two-prong cord.
A great piece for collectors of:
* Space Race memorabilia
* John Glenn / Mercury Program collectibles
* Mid-century modern décor
* Vintage flip clocks
* Atomic age collectibles
Details
* Manufacturer: Pennwood Numechron Co.
* Model: F7C809
* Date Code: 809
* Made in USA
* 120V
* Electric flip clock
* Brown plastic case
* Original First Orbit commemorative badge
Condition
* Tested and working. Time on track after 2 days. Even more quiet. !!
* Flip numbers advance properly.
* Case shows normal age-related wear, scuffs, and scratches.
* Front lens has light wear consistent with age.
* Original power cord and plug are included.
* Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.
My understanding are these clocks are naturally loud.
Ships well packed with plenty of padding to protect the flip mechanism.
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Item Specifics
* Brand: Numechron
* Model: F7C809
* Type: Flip Clock
* Display: Mechanical Flip
* Power Source: Corded Electric
* Color: Brown
* Material: Plastic
* Era: Mid-Century Modern
* Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
* Vintage: Yes
* Features: John Glenn First Orbit commemorative emblem
