Desk clock - Rare en laiton en forme de brouette – Cronel...

Vintage brass desk clock in the shape of a wheelbarrow – Cronel Swiss Made – Circa 1960-1970 Original and uncommon horological curiosity: a miniature brass desk clock in the shape of a wheelbarrow, incorporating a Swiss mechanical movement from the Cronel brand. This vintage piece, dating probably from the 1960s-1970s, combines a Swiss watch movement with a particularly original decorative presentation. The wheelbarrow-shaped frame is made of brass and features a movable wheel. The dial has a textured gold finish, with black Roman numerals, elegant hands, and a railway-style minute track. Thanks to its compact size and unusual design, this piece is especially suited to collectors of vintage watchmaking, curios, and decorative desk objects. Features * Watch brand: Cronel * Origin of movement: Switzerland – Swiss Made * Type: mechanical desk clock/watch * Movement: manual winding mechanical * Inscription on movement: Antimagnetic * Display: Roman numerals * Minute track: railway style * Main material: brass * Era: circa 1960-1970 * Wheel: movable Dimensions * Total length: 12.5 cm * Maximum width: 5.5 cm * Maximum height: 5 cm Condition report Very good overall condition for a vintage piece from that era. The brass displays a lovely original patina, consistent with its age. The dial is clean and perfectly legible. The Swiss manual-wind mechanical movement runs correctly. The winding crown operates smoothly.

Estimate:£118.46

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