Technical instrument - Belgium - 1920-1930 - Mechanical inspector
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Mechanical pigeon racing timekeeper for homing pigeons, a fully mechanical timing device in a solid wooden case with steel components, dating from the 1930s and made in Belgium, in excellent condition with only minimal signs of wear.
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Mechanical timekeeper for racing pigeons, also known as the columbophile clock.
This is an official time-keeping instrument used in pigeon racing competitions to precisely record the return time of a homing pigeon.
Period : 1930
Solid wood box with traditional joinery, fully mechanical internal mechanism
Total absence of electronics, official bilingual plate (Dutch / French)
Endorsement by the national federation
These elements correspond perfectly to Belgian observers from the interwar and postwar periods.
The inner plaque clearly states: Koninklijke Belgische Duivenliefhebbersbond VZW, Royale Fédération Colombophile Belge ASBL, Officially approved device, Individual registration number
This confirms that the object is not a gadget, but a regulatory instrument, recognized by the Belgian national federation.
The pigeon returns with a ring containing a message; the ring is inserted into the device.
drives a disk, perforates or marks a paper tape, records the date and exact time.
The case is sealed until the official inspection.
No manipulation can occur without leaving a trace, hence the system's reliability.
Manufacturer's metal plate on top, metal drums, precision-machined parts
Rugged design, side-entry device for the ring.
The mechanism is dense, reliable and designed to last.
Complete device, official plates present, mechanism visually intact.
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
Translated by Google TranslateMechanical timekeeper for racing pigeons, also known as the columbophile clock.
This is an official time-keeping instrument used in pigeon racing competitions to precisely record the return time of a homing pigeon.
Period : 1930
Solid wood box with traditional joinery, fully mechanical internal mechanism
Total absence of electronics, official bilingual plate (Dutch / French)
Endorsement by the national federation
These elements correspond perfectly to Belgian observers from the interwar and postwar periods.
The inner plaque clearly states: Koninklijke Belgische Duivenliefhebbersbond VZW, Royale Fédération Colombophile Belge ASBL, Officially approved device, Individual registration number
This confirms that the object is not a gadget, but a regulatory instrument, recognized by the Belgian national federation.
The pigeon returns with a ring containing a message; the ring is inserted into the device.
drives a disk, perforates or marks a paper tape, records the date and exact time.
The case is sealed until the official inspection.
No manipulation can occur without leaving a trace, hence the system's reliability.
Manufacturer's metal plate on top, metal drums, precision-machined parts
Rugged design, side-entry device for the ring.
The mechanism is dense, reliable and designed to last.
Complete device, official plates present, mechanism visually intact.
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of Origin
Belgium
Material
Steel, Wood
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
11 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated Period
1920-1930
Title additional information
Mechanical inspector
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