Imhof desk pendulum clock - - Gilt brass - 1950-1960
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Imhof Zodiac desk clock, circa 1950–1960, with a brass case and cobalt blue enamel bezel housing a circular dial with the zodiac signs in relief, mechanical manual-wind movement with an 8-day power reserve and no striking, Swiss made, in good used condition with minor aging, dimensions 18 × 16.5 × 5 cm, weight 1132 g, winding key included.
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Stunning Imhof "Zodiac" Table Clock – Mechanical Movement 15 Jewels (8 Days) – Switzerland, c. 1950/1960
Magnificent and rare vintage table clock / desk clock from the prestigious Swiss firm Imhof, dating from the 1950s-1960s.
This iconic piece of Mid-Century design stands out for its superb circular dial surrounded by a cobalt-blue enamel rim adorned with the 12 zodiac signs rendered in relief gold.
Manufacturer: Imhof (Swiss Made)
Period: Circa 1950 – 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Late Art Deco
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical (8-day power reserve)
Jewel bearings: 15 jewels (engraved on the back 15 Jewels Swiss)
Serial number: 1292729 (engraved on the back)
Materials: Case and base in gilded brass, crown enamelled cobalt blue
Aesthetic details: Stylized gold hands with a sunburst motif featuring an anthropomorphic face on the hour hand. Gold relief baton hour markers.
Aesthetic: Very good overall vintage condition. The beige dial, glass, and cobalt blue enamel are well preserved. The case and brass base show a beautiful original patina with light traces of oxidation and legitimate wear on the back and edges, attesting to its authenticity.
Movement 544
Highly sought-after desk clock
Photos are part of the description
Stunning Imhof "Zodiac" Table Clock – Mechanical Movement 15 Jewels (8 Days) – Switzerland, c. 1950/1960
Magnificent and rare vintage table clock / desk clock from the prestigious Swiss firm Imhof, dating from the 1950s-1960s.
This iconic piece of Mid-Century design stands out for its superb circular dial surrounded by a cobalt-blue enamel rim adorned with the 12 zodiac signs rendered in relief gold.
Manufacturer: Imhof (Swiss Made)
Period: Circa 1950 – 1960
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Late Art Deco
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical (8-day power reserve)
Jewel bearings: 15 jewels (engraved on the back 15 Jewels Swiss)
Serial number: 1292729 (engraved on the back)
Materials: Case and base in gilded brass, crown enamelled cobalt blue
Aesthetic details: Stylized gold hands with a sunburst motif featuring an anthropomorphic face on the hour hand. Gold relief baton hour markers.
Aesthetic: Very good overall vintage condition. The beige dial, glass, and cobalt blue enamel are well preserved. The case and brass base show a beautiful original patina with light traces of oxidation and legitimate wear on the back and edges, attesting to its authenticity.
Movement 544
Highly sought-after desk clock
Photos are part of the description
Details
Brass type
Gilt brass
Era
1900-2000
Clock type
Imhof desk pendulum clock
Model
Zodiac
Material
Brass, Enamel
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
Switzerland
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
18 cm
Width
16.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
Weight
1132 g
Winding key
Yes
