Carriage clock - Metal - 1990-2000
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Description from the seller
This carriage-style clock, made of metal and dating from the late 20th century, revisits the classic silhouette of 19th-century French models but reinterpreted with a more decorative and contemporary language. Its vertical structure, marked by four columns on the sides, gives it a clearly architectural air: it almost looks like a small portable pavilion, solid and ceremonial, where the form protects and frames the dial as if it were a precious object.
The metal, with its warm, slightly aged finish, adds presence and visual weight. The columns, slim yet robust, create rhythm and depth, while the top is capped with an ornate handle that evokes the old clocks designed to accompany travel and movement, though here its function is purely aesthetic. The dial, with Roman numerals and dark hands, preserves the traditional elegance that characterizes carriages, balancing the decorative with the functional.
Taken together, it is a piece that blends tradition and vintage charm, with that late-20th-century final touch that softens classical solemnity and turns it into a versatile decorative object, perfect for adding character to a shelf, desk, or display cabinet.
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Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
Translated by Google TranslateThis carriage-style clock, made of metal and dating from the late 20th century, revisits the classic silhouette of 19th-century French models but reinterpreted with a more decorative and contemporary language. Its vertical structure, marked by four columns on the sides, gives it a clearly architectural air: it almost looks like a small portable pavilion, solid and ceremonial, where the form protects and frames the dial as if it were a precious object.
The metal, with its warm, slightly aged finish, adds presence and visual weight. The columns, slim yet robust, create rhythm and depth, while the top is capped with an ornate handle that evokes the old clocks designed to accompany travel and movement, though here its function is purely aesthetic. The dial, with Roman numerals and dark hands, preserves the traditional elegance that characterizes carriages, balancing the decorative with the functional.
Taken together, it is a piece that blends tradition and vintage charm, with that late-20th-century final touch that softens classical solemnity and turns it into a versatile decorative object, perfect for adding character to a shelf, desk, or display cabinet.
Certified shipping and secure packaging.
Seller's Story
Vintage Shop SL is a prominent antique store that since 2010 has been committed to customer satisfaction and sustainability. This shop is not only a cultural treasure that preserves the history and heritage of our societies, but also strives to operate in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.
At Vintage Shop SL, we believe that customer service is essential to our success. Our highly trained team is dedicated to providing friendly, knowledgeable, and personalized service. We take pride in helping our customers find the perfect vintage pieces that fit their individual tastes and needs, ensuring their satisfaction and fostering lasting relationships.
But that's not all. At Vintage Shop SL, we also care about the sustainability of the business and its impact on the natural environment. We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting responsible business practices.
On the one hand, we promote the circular economy and reuse by offering vintage items in excellent condition. By acquiring antiques at our shop, customers contribute to the conservation of natural resources by avoiding the production of new items and reducing the carbon emissions associated with manufacturing and transportation.
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Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Carriage clock
Material
Metal
Clock mechanism
Quartz
Power reserve
infinite movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
25 cm
Width
14 cm
Depth
10 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
Weight
1 kg
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