Clock-peddler table clock - Schwarzwald - - Cast iron - 1930-1940

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Current bid
€ 30
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Justus Heutink
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Estimate  € 150 - € 230
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€30
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€25
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€20

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A heavy polychrome cast-iron clock figure (Uhrenträger) inspired by Schwarzwälder clock sellers, dating to ca. 1930–1940, with mechanical 1-day power reserve, no striking, German origin, a table clock model, height 37 cm, width 12 cm, depth 12 cm, weight 3.6 kg, winding key included, one of the two hands missing, authentic patina and light age-related wear, runs well.

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Description from the seller

Characterful and heavy polychrome-painted cast-iron clock man (Uhrenträger), inspired by the historic Schwarzwälder clock sellers.
The figure is traditionally dressed in a coat with a top hat and carries a hand-painted shield-clock in front of him, with a second decorative clock shield on his back. The mechanism features a visible pendulum.
Includes the accompanying winding key.

Condition:
In good, authentic condition with a beautiful old patina and characteristic light lacquer and paint wear appropriate for its age.
The clock runs well.
NOTE:
Currently only one of the two hands is missing (the large or the small hand).

Dimensions:
Height: 37 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: 3.6 kg (3600 grams).

The lot will be packed with utmost care and shipped registered and insured with track & trace.
Pickup by arrangement is also possible.

Characterful and heavy polychrome-painted cast-iron clock man (Uhrenträger), inspired by the historic Schwarzwälder clock sellers.
The figure is traditionally dressed in a coat with a top hat and carries a hand-painted shield-clock in front of him, with a second decorative clock shield on his back. The mechanism features a visible pendulum.
Includes the accompanying winding key.

Condition:
In good, authentic condition with a beautiful old patina and characteristic light lacquer and paint wear appropriate for its age.
The clock runs well.
NOTE:
Currently only one of the two hands is missing (the large or the small hand).

Dimensions:
Height: 37 cm
Width: 12 cm
Depth: 12 cm
Weight: 3.6 kg (3600 grams).

The lot will be packed with utmost care and shipped registered and insured with track & trace.
Pickup by arrangement is also possible.

Details

Iron type
Cast iron
Manufacturer/brand
Schwarzwald
Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Clock-peddler table clock
Material
Iron
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
In working order
Yes
Height
37 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
Weight
3.6 kg
Winding key
Yes
Sold by
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Objects sold
97.33%
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