Table clock (9) - Jaz - Metal - 1940-1950, 1950-1960
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Nine mechanical Jaz desk clocks from France, made of metal, dating to the mid-20th century (roughly 1940s–1960s).
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Description of the Vintage JAZ Alarm Clock Collection
This collection comprises 9 mechanical desk and alarm clocks from the renowned French brand JAZ, dating from the mid-20th century (approximately 1925–1965). The pieces illustrate the stylistic evolution of the brand—from the geometric lines of Art Deco in the interwar years to the pastel tones and rounded shapes of the 1950s.
Detailed list and dating by model:
1. Black clock with gold frame and base (top left)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1945–1955
Description: Elegant desk model with a black case, a gold inner rim, and a trapezoidal black base.
2. Classic clock made of chromed metal (top middle-left)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1925–1938
Description: Classic interwar model with a chromed case, early dial without a bird logo (only the “JAZ” inscription) and large Art Deco numerals.
3. Large clock made of silver steel (top middle)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1950–1960
Description: Sturdy desk clock with a simple white dial, fine hands, and the classic JAZ bird logo.
4. Pastel green vintage clock with feet (top middle-right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1952–1962
Description: Mint/pastel green case in the characteristic 1950s style, with an upper stop button for the alarm and discreet feet.
5. Small black bedside clock (top right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1955–1965
Description: Compact Bakelite/hard plastic model in black with a patinated dial and luminescent markings.
6. Vintage chromed clock with double bow (bottom left)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1930–1939
Description: Early alarm model with a metal carry handle on top and spherical metal feet.
7. Cream/ivory clock with gold rim (bottom left-center)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1948–1958
Description: Elegant cream-white case with a brass gold frame and a large top push button to turn off the alarm.
8. Deep blue clock (bottom middle-right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1955–1962
Description: Vibrant blue model, representative of the modernization of the JAZ product line in the second half of the 1950s.
9. Black clock with luminescent elements (bottom right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1945–1955
Description: Simple model with a dark case, hands with luminous material, and a small upper auxiliary dial for setting the alarm time.
Description of the Vintage JAZ Alarm Clock Collection
This collection comprises 9 mechanical desk and alarm clocks from the renowned French brand JAZ, dating from the mid-20th century (approximately 1925–1965). The pieces illustrate the stylistic evolution of the brand—from the geometric lines of Art Deco in the interwar years to the pastel tones and rounded shapes of the 1950s.
Detailed list and dating by model:
1. Black clock with gold frame and base (top left)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1945–1955
Description: Elegant desk model with a black case, a gold inner rim, and a trapezoidal black base.
2. Classic clock made of chromed metal (top middle-left)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1925–1938
Description: Classic interwar model with a chromed case, early dial without a bird logo (only the “JAZ” inscription) and large Art Deco numerals.
3. Large clock made of silver steel (top middle)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1950–1960
Description: Sturdy desk clock with a simple white dial, fine hands, and the classic JAZ bird logo.
4. Pastel green vintage clock with feet (top middle-right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1952–1962
Description: Mint/pastel green case in the characteristic 1950s style, with an upper stop button for the alarm and discreet feet.
5. Small black bedside clock (top right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1955–1965
Description: Compact Bakelite/hard plastic model in black with a patinated dial and luminescent markings.
6. Vintage chromed clock with double bow (bottom left)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1930–1939
Description: Early alarm model with a metal carry handle on top and spherical metal feet.
7. Cream/ivory clock with gold rim (bottom left-center)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1948–1958
Description: Elegant cream-white case with a brass gold frame and a large top push button to turn off the alarm.
8. Deep blue clock (bottom middle-right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1955–1962
Description: Vibrant blue model, representative of the modernization of the JAZ product line in the second half of the 1950s.
9. Black clock with luminescent elements (bottom right)
Manufacturer: JAZ (France)
Years: 1945–1955
Description: Simple model with a dark case, hands with luminous material, and a small upper auxiliary dial for setting the alarm time.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Jaz
Number of objects
9
Clock type
Table clock
Material
Metal
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
1 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
France
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
0 cm
Width
0 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950, 1950-1960
Weight
0 g
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