Paul Mellinger, Lakewood Mortuary owner, admires a Seth Thomas clock at Richards Jeweler in mid-November, 1951. The clock may be the "Sharon" model of Colonial style clocks, as the small booklet nearby indicates. There is also a traditional cuckoo clock behind Mr. Melllinger. Gil Richards' jewelry store had recently opened in the newly expanded Lakewood Community Center.

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Tacoma News Tribune 1951 "Christmas Gift" edition. Businessman Paul Mellinger admires clocks at Gil Richards Jewelers store in Lakewood. He is touching a Seth Thomas clock while a traditional cuckoo clock is on the wall behind him. Both show different times. The Gil Richards store had recently opened in the Lakewood Community Center. (taken for the News Tribune but apparently not published)

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Interior view of Richards Jeweler, Lakewood. Gil Richards began his career as the owner of a small watch repair shop in downtown Tacoma. Richards Jeweler is now an expanding business with fine items such as Seth Thomas clocks, Ronson lighters, 1847 Rogers Community Plate, and personally selected diamonds for sale. View of case with watches and jewelry; silverware is positioned on top of counter, with clocks and dishware on the back wall. (TNT 11-14-51, C-11, C-17)

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