Clock - Copper, Brass - 1930-1940
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Estimated period 1930–1940; materials copper and brass; style Amsterdam School clock.
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Description from the seller
A special clock from the Amsterdam School period
Made by the Emba Company in Amsterdam
equipped with a Mehne movement
Beautifully designed in several colors of brass and copper
The numbers and the decorative bars (on the side) are patinated
In working order
The Emba company was a historic manufacturer from Amsterdam that in the 1930s and 1940s produced among other things special electric clocks and neon advertisements.
The former factory and school building can be found at Gijsbrecht van Aemstelstraat. Today these rare vintage Emba clocks are traded on collecting platforms
The logo in the image is from the Mehne brand, a well-known manufacturer of (electric) clocks and timepieces
Origin: It is a German brand (Mehne Germany), which often produced clocks in styles such as Mid-Century Modern and Space
The specific logo in your photo, executed in an elegant script with an arrow/bolt symbol underneath, is often found on the back plate of their clocks to guarantee the authenticity of the movement
A special clock from the Amsterdam School period
Made by the Emba Company in Amsterdam
equipped with a Mehne movement
Beautifully designed in several colors of brass and copper
The numbers and the decorative bars (on the side) are patinated
In working order
The Emba company was a historic manufacturer from Amsterdam that in the 1930s and 1940s produced among other things special electric clocks and neon advertisements.
The former factory and school building can be found at Gijsbrecht van Aemstelstraat. Today these rare vintage Emba clocks are traded on collecting platforms
The logo in the image is from the Mehne brand, a well-known manufacturer of (electric) clocks and timepieces
Origin: It is a German brand (Mehne Germany), which often produced clocks in styles such as Mid-Century Modern and Space
The specific logo in your photo, executed in an elegant script with an arrow/bolt symbol underneath, is often found on the back plate of their clocks to guarantee the authenticity of the movement
Details
Era
1900-2000
Material
Brass, Copper
Clock mechanism
Electric 220 Volt
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Netherlands
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
14.5 cm
Width
31.5 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Weight
1270 g
Winding key
No
