Wall decoration - Howard Miller - United States

Howard Miller – World Time wall clock, electric – Mid-Century Modern – United States, 1950s/1960s. - untested

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

Vintage Mid-Century Modern design piece with a world map and a world-time system using electrically synchronized moving 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 displays different international time zones through an interior mechanical/electrical system of great decorative and collector interest.

Features:

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

A very representative piece of mid-20th-century American design, ideal for:

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

The interior mechanism and the time-band system create a very technical and industrial aesthetic characteristic of the 1950s-60s.

Condition
Good overall condition for its age.

Shows slight signs of normal aging and use:

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

Its operation has not been tested over long periods, so it is sold as a vintage collectible/decorative piece.

The photographs are part of the description.

Brand
Howard Miller

Origin
United States (U.S.A.)

Era
1950s / 1960s

Materials
Wood, metal, glass and electrical components.

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

Will be carefully packed to ensure safe transit.