Mantel clock - RITZ - Brass, Onyx - 1960-1970
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RITZ table clock from Italy (1960s–1970s) with a green onyx base and gilt brass case, featuring a cherub statue and a fully mechanical hand-wound movement with multi-day power reserve, no striking, in good used condition with minor age marks and not currently working.
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Authentic gem of exquisite home decor: a table clock-alarm signed RITZ, dating from the glorious golden era of Italian modern décor (the 1960s/1970s).
It is not a mere timepiece, but an exclusive, accessible luxury accessory, conceived for those who will not compromise on style and elegance. An object that embodies the philosophy of beauty well made, capable of imparting an immediate aristocratic and sophisticated allure to any setting, from the fireplace in the formal drawing-room to the presidential desk of a professional office.
The clock is nobly laid upon a solid rectangular slab of genuine green onyx. The clock body is supported and adorned by lavish, solid brass elements with a gilded finish. Four Baroque lion-paw feet elevate the structure with majestic stability, and the scrollwork floral decorations support the case. At the summit a sublime relief figurine depicts a cherub playing a string instrument. A rare, finely crafted allegorical sculptural detail typical of the great European decorative tradition.
Encircled by a grooved golden bezel, the milk-white dial features highly legible black Roman numerals and hands with a darkened lancet style. On the back lies the charm of micromechanics from another era: the movement is fully mechanical with manual winding, operated by its original period keys for adjusting the time and the strike. The clock requires servicing to function.
Authentic gem of exquisite home decor: a table clock-alarm signed RITZ, dating from the glorious golden era of Italian modern décor (the 1960s/1970s).
It is not a mere timepiece, but an exclusive, accessible luxury accessory, conceived for those who will not compromise on style and elegance. An object that embodies the philosophy of beauty well made, capable of imparting an immediate aristocratic and sophisticated allure to any setting, from the fireplace in the formal drawing-room to the presidential desk of a professional office.
The clock is nobly laid upon a solid rectangular slab of genuine green onyx. The clock body is supported and adorned by lavish, solid brass elements with a gilded finish. Four Baroque lion-paw feet elevate the structure with majestic stability, and the scrollwork floral decorations support the case. At the summit a sublime relief figurine depicts a cherub playing a string instrument. A rare, finely crafted allegorical sculptural detail typical of the great European decorative tradition.
Encircled by a grooved golden bezel, the milk-white dial features highly legible black Roman numerals and hands with a darkened lancet style. On the back lies the charm of micromechanics from another era: the movement is fully mechanical with manual winding, operated by its original period keys for adjusting the time and the strike. The clock requires servicing to function.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
RITZ
Material
Brass, Onyx
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
No
Height
12 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Weight
430 g
Winding key
Yes
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