Product code: Replica 1917 World War 1 Doughboy Canteen Table Clock, retailer Aluminum & Brass
CANTEEN TABLE CLOCK Doughboy was a widely popular nickname for the American infantryman during World War I. The origins of the term are not certain; the term dates back to the Mexican War of 1846-48, when American infantrymen made long treks over dusty terrain, giving them the appearance of being covered in flour, or dough. The nickname was still in use as of the early 1940s. An essential field accessory was the canteen, which is the inspiration for this circa 1917 US Doughboy Pendulux canteen table clock. A wonderful addition to a bedside end table or as a desk timepiece, you can be sure that the accurate time is just a glance away. Fitted with a cast brass shrapnel grille and a vintage military clock dial, it's a great conversation starter and an awesome gift for a military collector. A screw down rear cover allows for easy access for battery changes and time adjustments. Made retailer of Polished cast aluminum and brass Measures just over 5” tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5” deep Weighs 1.6 lbs.
CANTEEN TABLE CLOCK Doughboy was a widely popular nickname for the American infantryman during World War I. The origins of the term are not certain; the term dates back to the Mexican War of 1846-48, when American infantrymen made long treks over dusty terrain, giving them the appearance of being covered in flour, or dough. The nickname was still in use as of the early 1940s. An essential field accessory was the canteen, which is the inspiration for this circa 1917 US Doughboy Pendulux canteen table clock. A wonderful addition to a bedside end table or as a desk timepiece, you can be sure that the accurate time is just a glance away. Fitted with a cast brass shrapnel grille and a vintage military clock dial, it's a great conversation starter and an awesome gift for a military collector. A screw down rear cover allows for easy access for battery changes and time adjustments. Made retailer of Polished cast aluminum and brass Measures just over 5” tall x 4.5" wide x 2.5” deep Weighs 1.6 lbs.