Wall decoration - Howard Miller - United States

Howard Miller – World Time electric wall clock – Mid-Century Modern – United States, 1950s/60s. - untested

Description
Original and very decorative World Time wall clock from the prestigious American firm Howard Miller.

Vintage Mid-Century Modern design piece with a world map and world time system via electrically synchronized movable bands.

Made in the United States and patented in 1959, as indicated on the dial:
“Patent #3,232,038 – Printed in U.S.A.”

The clock shows different international time zones through an interior mechanical/electrical system of great decorative and collectible interest.

Features:

* wooden frame
* color world map
* original electrical mechanism
* movement manufactured by General Electric
* original Howard Miller label
* original back

A highly representative piece of American design from the mid-20th century, ideal for:

* Mid-Century interior design
* office or library
* collectors of decorative timepieces
* lovers of vintage American design
* decor for offices or studios

The interior mechanism and the time bands create a very technical and industrial aesthetic typical of the 1950s-60s.

Condition
Good overall condition for its age.

Shows slight signs normal for the passage of time and use:

* small marks and wear on the frame
* slight signs on some interior metal parts
* interior and graphics well preserved

Functionality has not been tested for extended periods, so it is sold as a vintage collectible/decorative piece.

Photos are part of the description.

Brand
Howard Miller

Manufacture
United States (U.S.A.)

Era
1950s / 1960s

Materials
Wood, metal, glass and electrical components.

Dimensions
Height: 44 cm
Width: 61.3 cm
Depth: 10 cm

It will be shipped carefully protected to ensure proper preservation during transport.