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Majestic and charming pendulum wall clock in finely carved and turned solid wood, complete with original winding key and embossed …
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Majestic and charming pendulum wall clock in finely carved and turned solid wood, complete with original winding key and embossed gilded brass pendulum lens, a refined piece of vintage clockmaking dating to the early 20th century.
· Subject and Style: Architectural case in the Umbertine/Eclectic style with a shaped tympanum adorned with a relief mask, turned lateral semi-columns, a glass front door, and a ribbed lower end with spinning-top pendants. Circular white dial with Roman numerals, openwork hands, and a double winding hole.
· Material and Finish: Solid wood frame stained walnut with a warm wax polish and vivid grain; dial bezel and pendulum lens in embossed brass with richly embossed leafy scrolls, complete with a vintage metal winding key.
Ideal for: Classic living rooms, formal studies, stately entrances, lovers of traditional mechanical clockwork, and collectors of vintage clocks.
Technical Details and Condition:
Type: Pendulum wall clock / Wall regulator with winding key.
Style: Umbertine / Turn-of-the-century eclectic.
Make/Origin: Attributable to a European watchmaker (not visible mark).
Materials: Solid wood, brass, glass, metal movement and key.
Period: Attributable to the early decades of the 20th century (early 1900s / Vintage).
Dimensions: Width 31 cm, Total height 68 cm, Depth 17 cm.
Condition: Excellent overall condition of vintage preservation. The wooden case is sound and solid, with perfectly solid turnings and carvings; the glass is sound and the dial is well preserved. The embossed pendulum lens is intact and free of dents; the mechanism is complete, sound, and in place, complete with the original key. It needs to be tuned and serviced as is customary for vintage clocks; there are minor, normal signs of aging consistent with its age.
Please note that any white areas in the photos are due to reflections from the artificial lights used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.
The item is original and is carefully photographed, capturing every detail, highlighting its quality, strengths, and any flaws. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 12.2ʺW × 6.69ʺD × 26.77ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Glass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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