One of my favorite features in time capsule houses is the old clocks centered above the sink or above the dinette. Where I live, it’s not uncommon to see these old clocks plugged into a recessed wall plug — no visible or dangling electric cords. How did they do that: With recessed “electric clock receptacles” framed right into the soffits or walls.
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I was checking to see what old was new at warehouse full o’ New Old Stock hardware seller nomoredrama4me
— whose warehouse full o’ wonders we have featured several times before — and I see that she has a few of these >> New Old Stock Electric Clock Receptacles for sale. Please be aware: I have no idea whether these oldies are still to code — get with your own properly licensed professional to determine potential safety/code issues if in fact you are interested in installing one of these. Be Safe/Renovate Safe!
Immediate update: Howdy hudee: Allen says these are still made — and with three-prong — cool!:
and there’s another brand, Pass & Seymour here, too. Thanks, Allen!
Oh, and nomoredrama4me looks like she has some other new New Old Stock up since the last time I checked, too. I am guessing it’s going to take a while longer list all the its and bits in that warehouse.
I have one of these in my kitchen, although I haven’t used it in all this time. My house have original copper accents (doorknobs, kitchen pulls and such) and I scored a copper kitchen clock whIch I need to refurbish. It will go on that wall along with my collection of copper molds, some where my mother’s and some are newer finds.
Please pardon all the spelling errors!
These are once again very popular for wall-mounted televisions — same need to recess the plug!
I’ve recently moved into a 1960s house that has a recessed outlet over the kitchen sink. Where can I find a clock??
Hi Amy, I would think… vintage. Have a pro look at the wiring.
we need a wall recesed mount for a clock.. it is from the 1950 and it plugs into a ROUND mount and then into the plug in… The round mount holds the clock onto the wall
I don’t know the answer to this. So many varieties of products made back in the day!