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Sessions ClocksTake me to the Auctions! In 1903 William became the sole owner of the company when Welch left. Having access to his father's foundry was a great boost for the business, and soon he was making just about every part necessary for the production line of new clocks. Sessions Clocks were also sold under another name. The Attleboro Clock Company purchased a substantial number of clocks direct from Session and sold them under their own name. In fact this company sold other clocks made by famous makers such as Ingraham, Ansonia and Waterbury; their clocks are dated between 1890 and 1915. For the next 30 years Sessions continued making clocks in the traditional manner, producing about sixty different models of all varieties. The first major departure from normal Sessions Clocks was the inclusion of electric clocks in around 1930. The inclusion of electric clocks opened up another market for Sessions, and so it was that the company developed timing and other devices for use in military and commercial applications. Electric clocks and parts kept the company busy for the next twenty years or so and gradually this side of the business began to take over from the clcok making side. As clock making gradually slowed, so other companies began to take an interest in their parts making ability. Soon Sessions found itself amalgamated into another company, although the name remained the same. From the period 1956 to 1969 Clock production slowly faltered until there was little hope of the company surviving. Buildings and machinery were sold and gradually production ground to a halt. The final part of the company was sold in 1970 and the Sessions Company was forced to close its doors. Sessions Clocks Models Of the many clocks models that were produced, their regulator clocks seem to appear for sale more than most. The regulator E & H and 2 through 6 are very popular and fetch good prices in original condition. Other fine examples you may come across are the "Drop Octagon", "Eiffiel", "Plymouth", as well as classics like the "Star Pointer". Happy Collecting!
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