What size is the original Kit-Cat Clock?
What size is the original Kit-Cat Clock?
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| Style | Retro |
|---|---|
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Operation Mode | Electrical |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3 x 3.25 x 8.26 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.59 Pounds |
When did the Kit-Cat Clock come out?
1932
1932. In 1932, during the height of The Great Depression, the Kit-Cat® Klock was first invented in Oregon by designer Earl Arnault (1904-1971).
What is a Kit Kat clock?
The Kit-Cat Klock is an art deco novelty wall clock shaped like a grinning cat with cartoon eyes that swivel in time with its pendulum tail. It is traditionally black, but models in other colors and styles are available. It is an iconic symbol of kitchens in pop culture.
Are Kit-Cat clocks noisy?
It has a little tick tock sound while the tail is moving, but it didn’t bother me… until it stopped after a few months. I would restart the tail and it would run for a short while (sometimes a few days), then quit again. The clock would still keep time, although it’s far from the most accurate clock in my house.
What kind of batteries does a cat clock take?
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 9.5 x 3.25 x 4.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | California Clock Company |
| ASIN | B01N2V5XVD |
| Item model number | BC-42 B |
| Batteries | 2 C batteries required. (included) |
Why did my Kit Kat clock stop working?
Be sure the tail is straight and tight so it’s not throwing the clock off balance (a loose tail requires more power). If the tail isn’t tight and setting exactly flat or square in the lever the animation will not work. Start the animation by pushing very lightly on the top of the tail.
Why is my cat clock not moving?
Why does my Kit Cat clock stop moving?
A clock may slow and stop because the small Philips head screw securing the lever, or pendulum, is over tightened. Back the screw off 1/2 turn, and usually the clock then animates correctly. This screw is found immediately to the left of the pendulum pivot point, which is above the batteries in the middle of the clock.
What batteries do Kit Kat Clocks take?
How do you open a cat Kit clock?
Tip 1: If the clock is hanging on the wall, usually it needs a little forward tilt. This brings the magnet above the tail closer to the motor inside the clock, to use the full power and life of the batteries. Pull the head out about 1/2″ from the wall, then give the tail a push to one side to start it.
