Mantel clock - Welter - Ceramic - 1950-1960 - mantel clock
09
days
08
hours
41
minutes
53
seconds
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Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Welter, a German mid‑century black glazed ceramic mantel clock featuring a galloping horse, with mechanical wind‑up movement, 41 cm wide, 34 cm high, 9 cm deep, non‑chiming, includes winding key, in good used condition with minor signs of age, weighing 1.75 g.
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Large Welter Ceramic Sculpture Clock in Glossy Black Ceramic - Galloping Horse - 1950s - Mid-Century Style
Fascinating and imposing sculptural mantel clock in glossy black glazed ceramic, produced in Germany in the 1950s by the well-known Welter manufacture.
The piece features a galloping horse framed within a dynamic circular structure, enriched with textured details and metallic reflections along the base and the outer edge.
A perfect example of Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency design, ideal as a statement piece for vintage or eclectic interiors.
Technical details and dimensions:
Manufacturer: Welter (marked "Made in Germany" on the dial)
Period: 1950s (circa 1955)
Material: Glossy glazed ceramic (hollow base)
Width: 41 cmHeight: 34 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Condition and Working Order:
The ceramic body is in excellent vintage aesthetic condition, with no visible cracks or chips (please examine the comprehensive photo gallery carefully, as it is an integral part of the description).
Movement: The mechanical wind-up movement is working: by winding the main key on the back, the clock ticks and the hands advance smoothly.
Notes: Please note that the other small ancillary keys/knobs for setting the time or alarm are missing from the back.
Sold as-is, as a beautiful decorative and collector's item.
Large Welter Ceramic Sculpture Clock in Glossy Black Ceramic - Galloping Horse - 1950s - Mid-Century Style
Fascinating and imposing sculptural mantel clock in glossy black glazed ceramic, produced in Germany in the 1950s by the well-known Welter manufacture.
The piece features a galloping horse framed within a dynamic circular structure, enriched with textured details and metallic reflections along the base and the outer edge.
A perfect example of Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency design, ideal as a statement piece for vintage or eclectic interiors.
Technical details and dimensions:
Manufacturer: Welter (marked "Made in Germany" on the dial)
Period: 1950s (circa 1955)
Material: Glossy glazed ceramic (hollow base)
Width: 41 cmHeight: 34 cm
Depth: 9 cm
Condition and Working Order:
The ceramic body is in excellent vintage aesthetic condition, with no visible cracks or chips (please examine the comprehensive photo gallery carefully, as it is an integral part of the description).
Movement: The mechanical wind-up movement is working: by winding the main key on the back, the clock ticks and the hands advance smoothly.
Notes: Please note that the other small ancillary keys/knobs for setting the time or alarm are missing from the back.
Sold as-is, as a beautiful decorative and collector's item.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Welter
Title additional information
mantel clock
Number of objects
1
Material
Ceramic
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Germany
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
34 cm
Width
41 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
1.75 g
Winding key
Yes
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