Fero - Thermometer - Spelter - Clock Desk Thermometer
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Fero Danish spelter miniature grandfather clock desk thermometer, circa 1920–1930, 20 cm high, 8 cm wide, 3 cm deep, weighing 395 g, in good condition.
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Fero, Denmark Miniature Grandfather Clock Desk Thermometer with Stag Motif
Date: Circa 1920s–1930s
Country of Production: Denmark
Description:
Type & Material: An antique Scandinavian novelty desk and wall accessory made of cast metal with a bronze finish.
Architecture & Motif: Styled as a miniature architectural longcase (grandfather) clock featuring a scrolled pediment top framing a mock Roman numeral clock face, a decorative sunburst motif, and side panels and base adorned with detailed floral scrollwork.
Thermometer & Base: The central shaft holds an operational dual-scale Fahrenheit and Celsius glass tube thermometer backed by a printed "Foreign Made" card—complying with British import regulations for items produced in Denmark and exported to the UK market—while the stepped rectangular base displays a prominent circular relief medallion depicting a stag standing among pine trees in a Nordic woodland forest.
Maker's Mark: Clearly marked on the back with the manufacturer's name and origin (Fero, Denmark).
This charming miniature stands as a captivating testament to European craftsmanship and whimsy, bringing a touch of Scandinavian forest romance and tactile history to a curated collection of small-scale decorative antiquities.
Fero, Denmark Miniature Grandfather Clock Desk Thermometer with Stag Motif
Date: Circa 1920s–1930s
Country of Production: Denmark
Description:
Type & Material: An antique Scandinavian novelty desk and wall accessory made of cast metal with a bronze finish.
Architecture & Motif: Styled as a miniature architectural longcase (grandfather) clock featuring a scrolled pediment top framing a mock Roman numeral clock face, a decorative sunburst motif, and side panels and base adorned with detailed floral scrollwork.
Thermometer & Base: The central shaft holds an operational dual-scale Fahrenheit and Celsius glass tube thermometer backed by a printed "Foreign Made" card—complying with British import regulations for items produced in Denmark and exported to the UK market—while the stepped rectangular base displays a prominent circular relief medallion depicting a stag standing among pine trees in a Nordic woodland forest.
Maker's Mark: Clearly marked on the back with the manufacturer's name and origin (Fero, Denmark).
This charming miniature stands as a captivating testament to European craftsmanship and whimsy, bringing a touch of Scandinavian forest romance and tactile history to a curated collection of small-scale decorative antiquities.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Clock Desk Thermometer
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Denmark
Material
Spelter
Manufacturer/brand
Fero
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
20 cm
Width
8 cm
Depth
3 cm
Weight
395 g
Estimated period
1920-1930
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