Alarm clock - Veglia - Metal - 1930-1940

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Title: Vintage Veglia Alarm Clock Fratelli Borletti Milano 1930s/40s - Working and 100% Complete
Description: Splendid and fascinating mechanical desk clock from Veglia, produced in Italy by the historic company Fratelli Borletti Milano between the late ’30s and the ’40s. A true piece of Italian industrial design history, perfect as a collectible object or vintage/retro furniture accessory.
Conditions and Features:
Operation: The clock is fully functional. The mechanism keeps time and winding responds correctly.
Original components 100%: Retains all its original era parts. On the back there are two characteristic butterfly-folding winding keys and knurled knobs for the hands.
Alarm selector: At the top there is the original brass plaque with mechanical selector "SILENT / ALARM" perfectly responsive to activate or disable the alarm, topped by the large stop button and the carrying ring.
Aesthetics: Metal case with resting feet. The dial features large Arabic numerals in the period-typical font and a small secondary dial at 12 o’clock for setting the alarm.
Patina of time: The dial and the case show a beautiful and uniform vintage patina that guarantees authenticity and historic charm. Glass intact.
Back inscriptions: "Made in Italy - Fratelli Borletti - Milan"
Dimensions: Desktop standard.
Available for tracked shipping with careful protective packaging, or for in-person pickup.

Title: Vintage Veglia Alarm Clock Fratelli Borletti Milano 1930s/40s - Working and 100% Complete
Description: Splendid and fascinating mechanical desk clock from Veglia, produced in Italy by the historic company Fratelli Borletti Milano between the late ’30s and the ’40s. A true piece of Italian industrial design history, perfect as a collectible object or vintage/retro furniture accessory.
Conditions and Features:
Operation: The clock is fully functional. The mechanism keeps time and winding responds correctly.
Original components 100%: Retains all its original era parts. On the back there are two characteristic butterfly-folding winding keys and knurled knobs for the hands.
Alarm selector: At the top there is the original brass plaque with mechanical selector "SILENT / ALARM" perfectly responsive to activate or disable the alarm, topped by the large stop button and the carrying ring.
Aesthetics: Metal case with resting feet. The dial features large Arabic numerals in the period-typical font and a small secondary dial at 12 o’clock for setting the alarm.
Patina of time: The dial and the case show a beautiful and uniform vintage patina that guarantees authenticity and historic charm. Glass intact.
Back inscriptions: "Made in Italy - Fratelli Borletti - Milan"
Dimensions: Desktop standard.
Available for tracked shipping with careful protective packaging, or for in-person pickup.

Details

Specific region of origin
Milano
Manufacturer/brand
Veglia
Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Alarm clock
Material
Metal
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Maker/designer
Borletti
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
15 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Weight
670 g
Winding key
Yes
Sold by
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Objects sold
Private

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