1930s Double Rear-view Car Mirror With Clock - Pierce Arrow on 2040-parts.com
Springfield Center, New York, United States
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One of a kind?
Double rear-view mirror/clock combination. Earliest day/night rear-view mirror? This two-mirror combination came off of a Pierce Arrow motorcar, some time in the '30s. It has stayed with the same family since that time. Unfortunately, the car has not. Presumably, one would align both mirrors for a view through the rear window. As night fell and following cars' headlights became distracting, one would just angle the day mirror so it was no longer shining in your eyes, leaving just the night (dark) mirror. The day mirror is in very good shape and is tinted a beautiful gold; the night mirror is just "good" and has a darker tint. The clock is made by Standard Mirror Company of Buffalo, New York. It looks good, but does not run. Perhaps it has been wound too tight. The time can be set using the stem, however, and it feels smooth. There is a bit of paper stuck in the mounting (see picture). My guess is that it came with the clock (watch?) and was tucked in there for future reference. |
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