Wall clock - Wempe - Brass - 1950-1960 - Chronometerwerke Hamburg
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Description from the seller
Nautical wall clock WEMPE Chronometerwerke Hamburg – Made in Germany – Not working
Elegant nautical-inspired wall clock produced by the prestigious WEMPE Chronometerwerke Hamburg, a historic German manufactory specializing in precision instruments and marine chronometers. The dial, with Roman numerals and the “Made in Germany” inscription, is housed in a distinctive brass helm-shaped case mounted on a wooden panel.
A piece with a strong decorative impact, ideal for décor in a maritime, nautical, industrial, or vintage style, as well as for collectors of nautical instruments and German clockmaking.
Conditions:
The clock is non-functional and is sold as seen in the photographs. It has not been tested nor opened to verify the mechanism; it may require servicing, repair, or restoration. It shows normal signs of aging and wear, with slight tarnishing and wear consistent with its age.
Please carefully view all photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
La Rigatteria is in Trieste and was born in 1981 in the heart of the old city where antique dealers and second-hand dealers are collected. From a small used book shop, over the years the shop has grown, giving space not only to a wider choice of ancient and modern books with more or less rare editions, but also to objects, furniture, paintings, curiosities and prints. for collectors from the mid-1800s to the 1950s.
Since 2018 it has also launched into the field of e-commerce, expanding its views globally
Translated by Google TranslateNautical wall clock WEMPE Chronometerwerke Hamburg – Made in Germany – Not working
Elegant nautical-inspired wall clock produced by the prestigious WEMPE Chronometerwerke Hamburg, a historic German manufactory specializing in precision instruments and marine chronometers. The dial, with Roman numerals and the “Made in Germany” inscription, is housed in a distinctive brass helm-shaped case mounted on a wooden panel.
A piece with a strong decorative impact, ideal for décor in a maritime, nautical, industrial, or vintage style, as well as for collectors of nautical instruments and German clockmaking.
Conditions:
The clock is non-functional and is sold as seen in the photographs. It has not been tested nor opened to verify the mechanism; it may require servicing, repair, or restoration. It shows normal signs of aging and wear, with slight tarnishing and wear consistent with its age.
Please carefully view all photographs, which are an integral part of the description.
Seller's Story
La Rigatteria is in Trieste and was born in 1981 in the heart of the old city where antique dealers and second-hand dealers are collected. From a small used book shop, over the years the shop has grown, giving space not only to a wider choice of ancient and modern books with more or less rare editions, but also to objects, furniture, paintings, curiosities and prints. for collectors from the mid-1800s to the 1950s.
Since 2018 it has also launched into the field of e-commerce, expanding its views globally
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Wempe
Title additional information
Chronometerwerke Hamburg
Number of objects
1
Material
Brass
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
23 cm
Width
231 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
1825 g
Winding key
No
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