Desk clock - Five Rams Space Age Plastic, Metal - 1970-1980 - Serviced, Working Order

A refined blend of geometry, colour, and functionality, this Five Rams mechanical alarm clock perfectly captures the aesthetic language of 1970s Space Age and Mid-Century Modern design.
Its vibrant emerald green dial, polished metal hour markers, chrome surround, and elegant curved glass crystal create a distinctive decorative object that remains remarkably contemporary today. The gently curved front glass produces a subtle magnifying effect, enhancing the depth of the dial while giving the clock a sculptural presence from every angle.
Constructed from metal with a substantial weight and quality feel, this example reflects the optimistic and forward-looking design trends of the period, where everyday objects were designed to be both functional and visually engaging.
The Five Rams brand takes its name from the famous "Five Rams" legend associated with Guangzhou (Canton), one of Southern China's most important historic trading cities. The emblem featured on the dial reflects this cultural connection and adds an additional layer of interest to this attractive example of 1970s Chinese industrial and decorative design.
This clock has been professionally serviced, cleaned, and tested. The mechanical movement runs correctly, keeps time, and the alarm function operates as intended. The original curved glass crystal is present and remains one of the most attractive features of the piece.
The rear panel retains its original controls for time setting, alarm setting, and winding, while the front displays a beautifully balanced composition enhanced by applied metal indexes and contrasting red seconds hand.
An attractive addition to any collection of vintage clocks, Mid-Century Modern interiors, Space Age design, industrial design, or twentieth-century decorative objects.
Condition:
Professionally serviced, cleaned and tested
Running correctly at the time of cataloguing
Alarm function working
Original curved glass crystal
Original mechanical movement
Very good vintage condition
Minor signs of age and use consistent with normal vintage wear
Please carefully review all photographs as they form an integral part of the description
Specifications:
Brand: Five Rams
Origin: China
Period: 1970s
Type: Mechanical alarm clock
Materials: Metal and glass
Dial colour: Emerald green
Crystal: Original curved glass
Height: 11.5 cm
Width: 17 cm
Depth: 6 cm
Weight: 510 g

The item offered is original, vintage, and pre-owned, and is described accurately and in good faith.
Before listing, the item is carefully cleaned, tested, and documented with detailed photographs a showing its actual condition and functionality. All functions mentioned in the description are tested and verified and are tested again before shipment as a final quality check.
Photographs and any accompanying video form an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the item at the time of listing.
As this is a vintage item, minor signs of age and normal wear are to be expected and are consistent with its age. Any structural damage, missing parts, or non-functioning features are clearly disclosed in the description and/or visible in the images. Colours may vary slightly due to lighting conditions and screen settings.
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This is a vintage mechanical item. Due to its age and original components, slight variations in performance, accuracy, or behaviour may occur over time, even if fully functional at the time of testing. All stated functions have been tested and verified at the time of listing and again before shipment.
The item has not been modified unless explicitly stated and is intended for normal use consistent with its age, or for collection and display.