Disney Winnie the Pooh Anniversary Clock
Date: 1997-2006
Inventory Number: MUS-117-0011
Classification: Clock
Subject:
Maker: Alan Alexander Milne
Maker: Walt Disney
Manufacturer: Fantasma
City of Use:
Dimensions:
with glass dome: 24 × 15.5 × 12.5 × 12.7 cm (9 7/16 × 6 1/8 × 4 15/16 × 5 in.)
without glass dome: 22.2 × 14.9 × 11.9 × 12.1 cm (8 3/4 × 5 7/8 × 4 11/16 × 4 3/4 in.)
glass dome: 20 × 11.6 × 0.3 × 11.7 cm (7 7/8 × 4 9/16 × 1/8 × 4 5/8 in.)
clock mechanism: 17.8 × 9.5 × 3.3 × 10 cm (7 × 3 3/4 × 1 5/16 × 3 15/16 in.)
Description:
A Disney Winnie the Pooh Anniversary Pendulum Clock with a porcelain base and clock face. The clock is covered by a glass dome. The pendulum bob of the clock is four honey bees that rotate in a circular motion. The pendulum bob is used to regulate the movement of the clock. The movements are attributed to quartz pendulum movements. Quartz pendulum movements are the result of an electromagnet that sends a pulse to the pendulum, however, the pendulum does not affect the clock keeping time accurately. The structure of the clock is silver with a gold finish. The clock requires one AA battery to operate.
In Collection(s)
Signedon the face of clock: Disney comany logo; FANTASMA logo
underneath the clock base: Disney company logo; FANTASMA logo
underneath the clock base: Disney company logo; FANTASMA logo
FunctionThe primary function of the clock is to display the time. It also functions as a collector's/keepsake item.
Historical AttributesThe Winnie the Pooh franchise is one of Disney's most successful franchises and merchandise generates a substantial amount of revenue. Walt Disney Productions acquired trademarks, the licensing rights to the stories, and film production rights of Winnie Pooh and other characters from Stephen Slesinger, Inc and the estate of A.A. Milne in 1961. In 1991 Disney was involved in a legal dispute with Stephen Slesinger, Inc, over undisclosed royalties. In 2001, Disney purchased the rights for future use of Winnie the Pooh from the A.A. Milne Trust, effective until 2026. The legal battle with Stephen Slesinger, Inc ended in 2009. The court concluded, Stephen Slesinger, Inc has transferred all rights to Winnie-the-Pooh and related Pooh works.
Curatorial RemarksThe clock is currently used a decorative item. Winnie the Pooh was M. Alas favorite childhood character.
After researching what the marking in the battery terminal signified, SF30 stands for Solicitation Form 30. Solicitation Form 30 is used for contract modifications. For instance, "amending invitation for bids [make changes in quantity, specifications, delivery schedules, opening dates, etc., or to correct a defective or ambiguous invitation]; modifying purchase and delivery orders; and modifying contracts. The form may also be used to amend solicitations for negotiated contracts" ("53.243" and "14.208"). It is unknown why manufacturer FANTASMA added this marking to the clock.
After researching what the marking in the battery terminal signified, SF30 stands for Solicitation Form 30. Solicitation Form 30 is used for contract modifications. For instance, "amending invitation for bids [make changes in quantity, specifications, delivery schedules, opening dates, etc., or to correct a defective or ambiguous invitation]; modifying purchase and delivery orders; and modifying contracts. The form may also be used to amend solicitations for negotiated contracts" ("53.243" and "14.208"). It is unknown why manufacturer FANTASMA added this marking to the clock.
Primary SourcesAmos, Tanya L. "Winnie the Pooh." Registration 3038490. United States Patent and Trademark Office, 03 Jan 2006.
Fickes, Jeri J. “Timepieces with Character.” Registration 2292173. United States Patent and Trademark Office. uspto.report/TM/75442328.
Marks, Martin. “Fantasma Llc.” Registration 1725465. United States Patent and Trademark Office. uspto.report/TM/74142837.
"14.208 Amendment of invitation for bids." Acquisition.gov, acquisition.gov/content/14208-amendment-invitation-bids#i1110854.
“53.243 Contract Modifications (SF 30).” Acquisition.gov, Nov. 2016, acquisition.gov/content/53243-contract-modifications-sf-30.
Fickes, Jeri J. “Timepieces with Character.” Registration 2292173. United States Patent and Trademark Office. uspto.report/TM/75442328.
Marks, Martin. “Fantasma Llc.” Registration 1725465. United States Patent and Trademark Office. uspto.report/TM/74142837.
"14.208 Amendment of invitation for bids." Acquisition.gov, acquisition.gov/content/14208-amendment-invitation-bids#i1110854.
“53.243 Contract Modifications (SF 30).” Acquisition.gov, Nov. 2016, acquisition.gov/content/53243-contract-modifications-sf-30.
ProvenanceDonated to the museum by M. Alas; a christmas gift from L. Rivera to S. Alas in 1998.
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Yanity, Kathleen. “Foster Grant Buys Stake in Fantasma Watch Maker of New York City.” Knight Ridder Tribune Business News, 30 July 1998, global-factiva-com.ezp-prod1.hul.harvard.edu/ha/default.aspx#./!?&_suid=1593451398897000422186757217613.