ethan allen (i think) clock

17 years ago

I don't think our clock is either antique or particularly collectable but we are curious about it. Sometime in the early 80's my wife and I bought a battery powered, quartz movement Ethan Allen table clock in a "twin towered" wooden configuration. I believe that it was called a "cathedral" clock. We gave it to her parents. They are both gone now and the clock has come back to us. We like it and it keeps excellent (perfect) time and was built w/o a chime. We would like to know more about it. Inside it has a paper label that says Ethan Allen, Catalog 41-4025, Mfg: Feb/(can't read day)/1981 or 1987(last digit is not clear). The clock was not expensive and I'm reasonably sure that it was a promotional thing by the Ethan Allen company. Can anyone tell me more about this clock (i.e. how many were made, was it popular, etc)?

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lindac
17 years ago
Ethan Allen furniture had a catalog and stores through the country. They not only had furniture but accessoriesa sw ell.
I am sure there is no way to know for sure how many were made.
Was it popular? Lots of people completely decorated their houses from that catalog, knick-knacks, tables, chairs, pillows, pictures, fake plants and all. Only Ethan Allen can tell you how many were made....but I doubt even that.
you have a mass produced furniture stors clock. Sounds like you are enjoying it and that it works well.
Linda C
clem
Original Author
17 years ago
Linac - - Thanks for the response. I recognize that the clock is neither expensive or particularly valuable. I clearly remember the newspaper ad that led my wife and me to purchase it and am confident that it was a promotional effort to get people into the store. That said, I remain curious about it. Thanks again.
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Miss EFF
17 years ago
I worked for EA in the early 70's and mid-90's. Both EA and Pennsylvania House did promos with $100 pieces in the mid-70's to early 80's. Some went as high as $199. Nice little end tables, nightstands......... I have a small plant stand that they did.

If I can remember the sku numbers -- I will let you know. I'm thinking the 41 prefix was for maple but it has been so long -- I'm not sure. It might be the cherry finish.