Vintage Art Deco brass and white onyx mantel clock manufactured by Sessions, a well-known clock-maker in Connecticut. This is a working clock, not just for show!

In 1902, William E. Sessions of Bristol, Connecticut bought fledgling clockmaker E.N. Welch Company and created in 1903 the Sessions Clock Company. All clock parts—movements, dials, artwork and castings, and cases—were produced in Connecticut.

By 1930 Sessions realized that electricity was the wave of the future and  began producing electric clocks. During World War II, the Sessions plant devoted itself to the manufacture of war materials. After the war, Sessions began making electric alarm clocks and kitchen clocks. In 1958 Sessions was sold to Consolidated Electronics Industries Corporation and by 1969, the Sessions Company was no longer making clocks.

Donated by Magnolia Clubhouse Shop.

Magnolia Clubhouse Shop is an upscale resale shop and member art gallery sponsored by Magnolia Clubhouse which helps adults who have mental illness. Located in an elegant 1915 Federal-style mansion at 11027 Magnolia Drive in University Circle, Magnolia Clubhouse Shop is open between 11 am – 3:30 pm Tuesday thru Friday. At Magnolia Clubhouse Shop, you’ll find elegant, gently used furniture, collectibles, fine linens, china, crystal, jewelry, books and home furnishings.