Alarm clock - Petit réveil mécanique miniature Chambord –...

Small Chambord miniature mechanical alarm clock – Brass, gilt – West Germany – 1950s/1960s Elegant small mechanical table or bedside clock from the Chambord brand, made in West Germany (West Germany) around the 1950s-1960s. This miniature model stands out for its round brass case with a gold finish, topped with a bell and a carrying handle. Its compact proportions and decorative details give it a particularly refined character. The cream dial features large black Roman numerals, complemented by an outer minute track with Arabic numerals. The decorative-styled hands, with their original luminescent elements, provide an interesting contrast to the dial. In terms of size, materials, and aesthetics, this alarm clock constitutes a decorative piece representative of mid-20th-century German clockmaking. Characteristics * Brand: Chambord * Origin: West Germany – West Germany * Era: circa 1950-1960 * Type: miniature mechanical alarm clock * Movement: hand-wound mechanical * Winding: via keys at the back * Functions: time and alarm * Bell: upper bell * Case: brass with gold finish * Dial: cream with Roman numerals and outer minute track * Protection: glass * Total height: about 8.5 cm, including handle and feet * Case diameter: about 7 cm * Depth: about 4 cm * Weight: about 170 g Condition and operation The alarm clock has been tested before listing. * Operation: the mechanical movement runs correctly and the alarm function with ring on the upper bell has been tested. * Aesthetic condition: very good overall for its age. The brass case is well preserved and presents a nice finish, with a light natural patina and some minor signs related to time. * Dial and glass: well preserved, with the original details and decorative elements visible. Photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of the condition of this piece.

Estimate:£75.34

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