Russel Wright was the designer of, among other furnishings, American Modern, the most widely sold ceramic dinnerware in the United States. That perhaps explains the success of his only clock design for General Electric, the "Ceramic". This was the only true success out of GE's Designer Line clock series. It has the rounded lines, heavy pottery feel, and granular glazes that fit with the dinnerware line.

The clock face is essentially a heavy ceramic plate with a chapter ring molded on the front and the Russel Wright signature on the back. The rounded lines and granular glazes tie in with the dinnerware line. The four glaze color offerings were: Meadow Green (this example), Golden Spice, Coral Sand, and Charcoal.

The hand assembly, in order from left to right. The brass sweep second hand is press fit and is often missing from these clocks.

The riveted plate movement, field coil, spacers, screws and copper Telechron H rotor before cleaning. These were in good condition with little sign of wear.

The reassembled motor after cleaning. I think all the original cords were green, regardless of the clock color.

These clocks had a serious design flaw, in that the standard plastic motor housing was not strong enough for the weight of the heavy ceramic plate. I think every one that spent time hanging on a wall split at the hanger hole, which was also insufficient. Later in the production run (1954-56) they added a folding stand to the housing for shelf display. I think most of those broke too.

This one was not too badly split. I reinforced the housing internally with a sturdy plastic strip and glue. I still wouldn't trust hanging it on a wall without a plate hanger, and it would be safer in shelf or tabletop display with a plate stand or easel. It is worthy of display. I have another in the Coral Sand color under restoration.