Alarm clock - Wood, Brass - 1910-1920

Mantel clock with an external alarm, a piece that blends mechanical functionality with an almost “industrial-rustic” aesthetic.
1. Description and Technical Details
The clock is mounted on a stained wooden frame (probably poplar or poor walnut) with a bell-tower or kiosk-like silhouette.
• The Dial: It features Arabic numerals and two small auxiliary dials (one for seconds and one for setting the alarm). At the bottom it clearly reads "Made in Italy", confirming domestic production.
• The Alarm Mechanism: This is the most fascinating part. Instead of an internal bell, the clock uses two external dome bells struck by a central, visible hammer. This design strongly recalls street alarm clocks or factory alarm systems from the early 20th century.
• Decorative Elements: The case is enriched with flower-shaped metal studs and a decorative chain at the base between two wooden columns, elements that suggest artisanal or small-batch production. Finally, there is an oval mirror at the top center, original to the period.
• Back: The brass back plate shows the winding keys (one for the time and one for the chimes) and the lever to regulate the advance/retard (S/F or Slow/Fast).
2. Period and Style
• Period: Dated to the 1920s–1940s. The dial graphics and the “exposed” mechanism are typical of the first half of the 20th century.
• Style: It is an Eclectic/Popular style. It does not follow an elite art movement like pure Art Deco, but mixes late 19th-century decorative elements (the flower studs) with a functional, robust structure, almost “proto-industrial.” It was probably used in settings where the chimes had to be very loud, such as a large kitchen, a workshop, or a bedroom in a rural house.
It shows visible signs of age.
CLOCK MECHANISM UNDER REVIEW, CURRENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING.