No matter how many you’ve seen, there are always more!

First up, a Lawson Carlton, model 402. Made at Lawson Time’s Los Angeles factory in the 1930s, and probably not for long, I had seen one of these but couldn’t even find a photo for the book. Here it is, courtesty of Brian W. Smith.

Note the unusual convex front. This is not lens distortion.

Another unusual feature. The Carlton has no legs so there is an indented section on the bottom for the mechanism mounting screws.

Here we have a Lawson 490, given as an award to Heisman Trophy winner Vic Janowicz. His story is amazing–also a bit sad, but very interesting. Thanks to Tom Hendricks for these photos.

Lawson trophies are all unusual finds, but this one is exceptional and the incorporated model 460 clock (not to be confused with model 310) is very scarce. The recipient is Sergeant Milford Hill of the Detroit Police Department. Thanks to Russell Windle for these photos.

Lastly, a model with a unique number. Here is the 812/C. The model 812 clock/lamp combination are already very rare but I have never seen one with pens and don’t know for sure what the “C” stands for. Chrome, perhaps? Many thanks to Michael Zion for bringing this one to my attention.

I’m sure there will be more to come!