Wall clock - Bronze - 1960-1970
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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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Italian wall clock from the 1960s in bronze with a mechanical movement (West German), Baroque Rococo style, non‑striking, in good condition and in working order, 30 cm high by 19 cm wide by 5 cm deep, weight 718 g.
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Wall Clock Italian circa 1960–1980 – Bronze – Movement West Germany – Baroque Rococo Style
Elegant and scenographic vintage wall clock of Italian manufacture, datable roughly between the 1960s and 1980s, realized in a Baroque and Rococo style, with evident references to the great ornamental European clocks of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The case, marked on the back “BREV. ITALY”, features rich bronze workmanship, characterized by elaborate relief decorations with roses, flowers, leaves, scrolls and vegetal motifs. The surface preserves a beautiful browned patina, which gives the clock an antique and particularly decorative appearance.
The dial, adorned with floral decorations, features Roman numerals and characteristic shaped hands, in harmony with the classical layout of the entire clock.
Particularly interesting is the pairing between the Italian manufacture of the case and the mechanical movement of West German production, marked “West Germany”, a feature that allows placing the piece in the context of European production in the second half of the twentieth century.
The model reinterprets the tradition of the old French cartel clocks and Rococo clocks, adapting it to the taste of Italian furniture of the period.
An object with great presence and decorative charm, suitable for living rooms, studies, entrances, classical interiors and vintage clock collections.
Wall Clock Italian circa 1960–1980 – Bronze – Movement West Germany – Baroque Rococo Style
Elegant and scenographic vintage wall clock of Italian manufacture, datable roughly between the 1960s and 1980s, realized in a Baroque and Rococo style, with evident references to the great ornamental European clocks of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The case, marked on the back “BREV. ITALY”, features rich bronze workmanship, characterized by elaborate relief decorations with roses, flowers, leaves, scrolls and vegetal motifs. The surface preserves a beautiful browned patina, which gives the clock an antique and particularly decorative appearance.
The dial, adorned with floral decorations, features Roman numerals and characteristic shaped hands, in harmony with the classical layout of the entire clock.
Particularly interesting is the pairing between the Italian manufacture of the case and the mechanical movement of West German production, marked “West Germany”, a feature that allows placing the piece in the context of European production in the second half of the twentieth century.
The model reinterprets the tradition of the old French cartel clocks and Rococo clocks, adapting it to the taste of Italian furniture of the period.
An object with great presence and decorative charm, suitable for living rooms, studies, entrances, classical interiors and vintage clock collections.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
more day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
In working order
Yes
Height
30 cm
Width
19 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
Weight
718 g
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