Lantern clock - Walt - Brass - 1960-1970 - West Germany
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Walt table lantern clock from West Germany, circa 1960–1970, made of brass with finely chased decoration, mechanical hand-wound movement with alarm function, 10 cm high by 6 cm wide, 180 g, in good used condition with natural patina.
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Table clock with alarm function produced by the Walt brand, famous for its high-quality decorative timepieces from the mid-20th century.
This piece stands out for its refined Baroque/Rococo style and the exquisite German craftsmanship (West Germany), as indicated on the dial and the back of the case.
Main Features:
• Brand: Walt
• Origin: West Germany
• Era: Circa 1960-1970
• Material: Gilded metal/brass with finely chiseled workmanship.
• Dial: Very dramatic, with white cartouches for the black Roman numerals. The center is richly engraved with floral motifs and scrolls.
• Hands: Carved in the Louis XV style, with luminescent inserts (still visible).
• Structure: The clock is suspended inside a crescent-shaped stand, mounted on a stable circular base. The outer bezel features a beautiful bas-relief motif with small flowers.
Technical Details and Functions:
• Movement: Manual wind mechanical.
• Functions: Hours, minutes, alarm.
• Back: Features the original selectors for adjusting the time and the alarm, the
"Alarm STOP/TOP" lever and the velocity adjustment screw (+/-).
Conditions:
• Aesthetics: Very good, with a beautiful patina of time that authenticates its originality. The metal retains excellent luster (see photos for details of gilding and small signs of natural oxidation).
• Mechanical: The clock is intact and the original components are present.
Table clock with alarm function produced by the Walt brand, famous for its high-quality decorative timepieces from the mid-20th century.
This piece stands out for its refined Baroque/Rococo style and the exquisite German craftsmanship (West Germany), as indicated on the dial and the back of the case.
Main Features:
• Brand: Walt
• Origin: West Germany
• Era: Circa 1960-1970
• Material: Gilded metal/brass with finely chiseled workmanship.
• Dial: Very dramatic, with white cartouches for the black Roman numerals. The center is richly engraved with floral motifs and scrolls.
• Hands: Carved in the Louis XV style, with luminescent inserts (still visible).
• Structure: The clock is suspended inside a crescent-shaped stand, mounted on a stable circular base. The outer bezel features a beautiful bas-relief motif with small flowers.
Technical Details and Functions:
• Movement: Manual wind mechanical.
• Functions: Hours, minutes, alarm.
• Back: Features the original selectors for adjusting the time and the alarm, the
"Alarm STOP/TOP" lever and the velocity adjustment screw (+/-).
Conditions:
• Aesthetics: Very good, with a beautiful patina of time that authenticates its originality. The metal retains excellent luster (see photos for details of gilding and small signs of natural oxidation).
• Mechanical: The clock is intact and the original components are present.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Walt
Title additional information
West Germany
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Lantern clock
Material
Brass
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
10 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Weight
180 g
Winding key
Yes
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