Mantel clock - Glass, Brass, Celluloide - 1930-1940 - Aquarius Watch
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Mechanical aquarium clock made of glass, brass and cellulose, with a multi‑day power reserve and no striking, of European origin, in good used condition and in working order, measuring 20×12×12 cm and weighing 680 g with no winding key.
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Stupendous and incredible antique Aquario mechanical clock, dating from the late 1940s to the 1950s. Made by a master craftsman.
The idea behind this watch was undoubtedly to create a timepiece that would also have the function of appearing as an aquarium. The small upper fish rotate, making full circles around the transparent blue glass, while the lower fish moves in place, raising and lowering its head and tail.
A watch that evokes the idea of an aquarium, already conceived within a 'Pet Save' concept, as it does not cause suffering or restraint to living animals.
You can watch the video on YouTube of the clock in operation by typing into YouTube's search the exact words "antico orologio meccanico pesciolini".
If you observe it from a distance, with a backlight, it looks just like a real Aquarium, with shadows of its movements reflected on the surrounding surfaces.
In the mechanism (photo), a part seems to be missing; there was probably a third intermediate row of little fish that over the years must have been lost.
The little fish should be in celluloid, as should one of the gears in the mechanism (I think to reduce friction).
The Bell in the upper part, with parts in silver and in cloisonné enamel style, to reproduce the colors of the sea background.
Very beautiful, in good working condition, rare, antique and unobtainable.
Splendid, curious object, a great conversation piece, extremely exclusive.
Stupendous and incredible antique Aquario mechanical clock, dating from the late 1940s to the 1950s. Made by a master craftsman.
The idea behind this watch was undoubtedly to create a timepiece that would also have the function of appearing as an aquarium. The small upper fish rotate, making full circles around the transparent blue glass, while the lower fish moves in place, raising and lowering its head and tail.
A watch that evokes the idea of an aquarium, already conceived within a 'Pet Save' concept, as it does not cause suffering or restraint to living animals.
You can watch the video on YouTube of the clock in operation by typing into YouTube's search the exact words "antico orologio meccanico pesciolini".
If you observe it from a distance, with a backlight, it looks just like a real Aquarium, with shadows of its movements reflected on the surrounding surfaces.
In the mechanism (photo), a part seems to be missing; there was probably a third intermediate row of little fish that over the years must have been lost.
The little fish should be in celluloid, as should one of the gears in the mechanism (I think to reduce friction).
The Bell in the upper part, with parts in silver and in cloisonné enamel style, to reproduce the colors of the sea background.
Very beautiful, in good working condition, rare, antique and unobtainable.
Splendid, curious object, a great conversation piece, extremely exclusive.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Aquarius Watch
Material
Celluloide, Brass, Glass
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power Reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of Origin
Europe
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
20 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
Weight
680 g
Winding Key
No
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